http://host69-005.meigs.lib.oh.us/files/original/df79d366b0e2100b3d3cc5f56c0c061b.pdf 173e05edc1656b284df949b163d8b76a PDF Text Text SPORTS ALONG THE RIVER High School football kicks off in 26 days, B1 Summer reading, C1 Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Immunization clinic $1.50 • Vol. 45, No. 31 Sunday, July 31, 2011 Gonzalez murder suspects head to grand jury POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will hold a childhood immunization clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2. Bring child’s shot records and medical/insurance cards if applicable. A $10 donation appreciated but not required for service. Church celebrates 115 years POMEROY — The Mt. Union Baptist Church on Carpenter Hill Rd., will celebrate its 115 birthday on Sunday. The day begins with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. followed by a dinner at noon in the fellowship hall. An afternoon service begins at 1:30 p.m. and features the “Forgiven Four” quartet from Gallia County. Community Advisory Panel meeting slated GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — ICL-IP America Gallipolis Ferry Plant will be conducting its monthly Community Advisory Panel meeting on Tuesday August 2, 2011 beginning at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend. 2011 Gallia County Jr. Fair livestock check-in GALLIPOIS — Checkin for the 2011 Gallia County Junior Fair for market steers will be Sunday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Market swine will be checked in from 7 a.m.4:30 p.m. prior to weighin. Market sheep will be checked in from 1-4 p.m. Reminder: no lambs will be unloaded until that time. For further information, call the OSU Extension Office at (740) 446-7007. OBITUARIES Page A5 • Richard L. Coleman • Corey Allen Hatfield • Delores Tyree • Aleta M. Weaver • Junior Lee Gillispie WEATHER BY HOPE ROUSH HROUSH@MYDAILYREGISTER.COM POINT PLEASANT — Two of the three men charged with the murder of Rene Gonzalez are now headed to the Mason County Grand Jury. Preliminary hearings were held on Friday at the Mason County Magistrate Court for Chad McCallister, 25, of Apple Grove, and Matthew Woods, 24, of Gallipolis Ferry. Both men were charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of Gonzalez. Steven Adkins, Jr., 25, of Gallipolis, Ohio, who has also been accused of first degree murder, had his preliminary hearing on Thursday in Gallipolis Municipal Court. Gonzalez’s body was found during the early morning hours of July 11 near the front of his residence located on Huntington Road in Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va. He had died of multiple gunshot wounds. During Friday’s hearings, Cpl. B.L. Keefer of the Mason County Detachment of the West Virginia State Police was the only witness. He testified in both McCallister’s and Woods’ hearings. Keefer described the events leading up the shooting of Gonzalez, which took place earlier this month. According to the criminal complaints filed by Keefer in the cases against McCallister and Woods, the two men along with Adkins, were together at McCallister’s Apple Grove residence on or around July 11, where they allegedly discussed, planned and entered into a conspiracy to rob PRESERVING THE ART OF SOUND: URG music students, professor launch recording studio BY STEPHANIE FILSON SFILSON@HEARTLANDPUBLICATIONS.COM RIO GRANDE — What do you get when you place a group of extremely talented student musicians and a creative and passionate music professor in a rural area with minimal resources and a very limited budget? You get a delicious brew of perseverance and drive to accomplish the seemingly impossible. This impossible task that professor Scott Michal and his students set out to accomplish over the past nine months was to bring their dream recording studio to reality — a recipe that has stirred excitement on the campus of the University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College. The new recording studio space, located in the John W. Berry Fine and Performing Arts Center, has been used for various purposes over the years — even being utilized as a Service announced today that it will be taking the next step in right-sizing its expansive retail network by conducting studies of approximately 3,700 retail offices to determine customer needs. As part of this effort, the Postal Service also introduced a retailreplacement option for affected communities around the nation.” Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe was quoted as saying: “Today, more than 35 percent of GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Board of Commissioners is now one step closer to owning the Davis Hall lot. During a regular meeting on Thursday, the commission accepted a bond proposal from Ohio Valley Bank for a non-bank qualified loan for up to $200,000. The loan will incur an interest rate of 6.7 percent and will be adopted for a period of 20 years. The Davis Hall property, located in the 500 block of Second Ave. and adjacent to the Gallia County Courthouse, is currently owned by the City of Gallipolis. During a special meeting on June 21, the Gallipolis City Commission accepted a bid from the county for the purchase of the property in the amount of $206,050. The lot where Davis Hall once stood, a structure that was utilized as a dormitory for the Holzer School of Nursing until 1981, had been advertised for sale at a minimum bid of $200,000. The city had purchased the facility in 1999 with a loan of $350,000 for both the purchase and renovation of the facility. The building had originally been intended for the use of the city administrative offices — a plan that never came to fruition due to expense and changes in building requirements. The facility was demolished in September 2010 at an approximate cost of $92,000. The total asbestos abatement on the facility came in at approximately $77,000. When placing their bid, the county commission also requested that certain requirements be met prior to the closing date of sale, including that waivers or See Post Offices A5 See Davis Hall A5 Music professor Scott Michal points out the extensive but somewhat hidden work of perfecting the new studioʼs acoustic integrity. Stephanie Filson/photos POMEROY — Though Gallia County seems to have escaped the chopping block, both Meigs and Mason County, W.Va. did not when it comes to post offices which may possibly be closed. Last week, the U.S. Postal Service released a list of 3,653 post offices which could shut down as part of a cost-cutting measure. The U.S. Postal Service reportedly had a $8.5 billion net less in 2010 compared to a loss of $3.8 billion in 2009. For the first quarter of this year, the U.S. Postal Service has reportedly posted a $2.2 billion loss with the end of its fiscal year approaching in September. So, who made the local list? In Meigs County the post offices in Portland and Long Bottom are being considered for closure. In Mason County, the post offices in Ashton, Hartford, Southside and West Columbia are being considered for closure. Studies to determine customer needs will ultimate- Gallia Co. Commissioners secure loan for Davis Hall lot MDTNEWS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Return to sender! Local post offices on chopping block BY BETH SERGENT See Jury, A5 BY AMBER GILLENWATER University of Rio Grande music professor Scott Michal and a group of enthusiastic students recently unveiled the recording studio that they collectively built from scratch. The multifunctional space will be utilized by music, art and theatre students, as well as the community. See Studio, A5 BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM Gonzalez at his residence. Woods allegedly drove Adkins from McCallister’s home to Gonzalez’s residence with the intent to carry out the planned robbery. Upon arrival, Adkins is said to have shot Gonzalez twice. Following this, both Adkins and Woods fled the scene and returned to McCallister’s home. ly determine which doors stay open and which close. In a press release about the studies and possible cost-cutting measures, the U.S. Postal Service explained “as more customers choose to conduct their postal business online, on their smart phones and at their favorite shopping destinations, the need for the U.S. Postal Service to maintain its nearly 32,000 retail offices — the largest retail network in the country — diminishes. To that end, the U.S. Postal A “dream” coming true MHS sports complex nearing completion High: 91 Low: 66 BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH HOEFLICH@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM “When you dream, dream big As big as the ocean blue ‘Cause when you dream it might come true.” INDEX 3 SECTIONS — 24 PAGES Classifieds C2-4 Comics C5 Editorials A4 Sports B Section © 2011 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. POMEROY – About two years ago I quoted those lyrics from a Ryan Shupe song when writing about a group of Meigs High School alumni who were embarking on a fund raising program for the development of several community projects including a new sports complex on the Meigs campus. Since the new high school was built in the late 1960s, football games have been played at the old stadium in Pomeroy. Now, through the efforts of the Meigs Local E n r i c h m e n t Foundation (MLEF) and their many contributors, the “dream” of a sports complex on the MHS campus is becoming a reality. It is anticipated that the See Complex, A5 This is an overview of the track located between Meigs High School and the Middle School. (Charlene Hoeflich, photo) �Sunday, July 31, 2011 Extension Corner Home gardeners are you noticing the just blooming tomato and pepper blossoms falling off your plants? The past weeks of high temperatures have caused the flowers to abort their ovaries, meaning no fruit formation. Some mid afternoon shading may cool the plant to allow better pollination for the home garden. Sweet corn pollination is also effected. The pollen, even if viable, is not able to send the pollen tube to travel down the silk into the ovaries of the ear of corn due to hot afternoon weather. Thus, the sweet corn will have kernel gaps in the filling out the ears of corn. Squash and pumpkins are also adversely affected hot temperatures. Note the increase in male flowers being produced by your vine crop plants to increase the likelihood of pollination to those few female flowers. Mulching and supplemental watering (1 1⁄2 to 2 inch per week) is very important to a successful harvest. Water plants in the early morning hours. *** Are you noticing leaves and flowers of your autumn clematis vine, fall anemones, tickweed, and black cohosh being eaten by an unknown culprit? It may be blister beetle damage. Joe Boggs, an OSU entomologist has reported observing Margined Blister Beetle (Epicauta pestifera) Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A2 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Hal Kneen and Black Blister Beetle (E. pennsylvanica) feeding on various flowers of annuals and perennials in southwest Ohio. Boggs states “in addition to feeding on perennials, these insects deliver an injurious defensive punch! The beetle's blood contains cantharidin, a chemical that can cause severe blistering of the skin if the beetles are mishandled, hence the common name. This chemical can also be toxic to people and animals if ingested.” Horses have been adversely affected when fed hay with blister beetles in it. The adults of most species are plant feeders and may be found consuming leaves or flowers on plants in the Families Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae (= Compositae), Fabaceae (= Leguminosae), and Solanaceae. The larvae (immature forms) are specialized predators. Some feed on grasshopper eggs while others feed in the nests of solitary bees where they consume bee eggs, lar- Livestock Report GALLIPOLIS — United Producers Inc. livestock report of sales from July 27, 2011. Feeder Cattle 275-415 pounds, Steers, $100-$180, Heifers, $100-$140; 425-525 pounds, Steers, $100-$150, Heifers, $100-$130; 550-625 pounds, Steers, $100-$130, Heifers, $95-$120; 650-725 pounds, Steers, $98-$120, Heifers, $92-$118; 750-850 pounds, Steers, $98-$115, Heifers, $90-$110. Cows Well Muscled/Fleshed, $68-$80; Medium/Lean, $55-$67; Thin/Light, $30-$54; Bulls, $75-$89. Back To The Farm Cow/Calf Pairs, $800; Bred Cows, $360-$945; Baby Calves, $80; Goats, $15-$85; Lambs, $112$147; Hogs, $65. Manure to give away. Will load for you. Upcoming specials 8/3/11 — Next sale, 10 a.m. Direct sales and free on-farm visits. Contact Dewayne at (740) 339-0241, Stacy at (304) 6340224, Luke at (740) 645-3697, or visit the website at www.uproducers.com. Library Corner vae, and food stored in the nest. Blister beetle adults may emerge en mass and produce rapid plant damage. Fortunately, their visits are usually very short lived, lasting only a week or two. They can be easily controlled if necessary by using a gloved hand to knock them into a bucket of soapy water (to be carefully disposed!), or by using an insecticide labeled for the host plant. *** Remember that the 148th Meigs County Fair is just two weeks away, August 15-20. There is still time for Meigs Countians to preregister your crafts, baked items, canned goods, flowers, paintings, photographs, hay bales and fruit and vegetable entries for display. All items must be pre-registered on August 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior Fair Board Secretary’s office. Many fair attendees look forward to viewing what is produced and made in Meigs County. Plan to show off your talents this year! For a listing of what can be entered check out the Meigs County Fair Premium book or visit their website at www.themeigscountyfair.c om. Looking forward to seeing you there! Hal Kneen is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator for Meigs & Scioto Counties, Ohio State University Extension. Enroll now for VA health care GALLIPOLIS — Veterans are encouraged to enroll now for VA health care at the new Gallipolis VA Clinic, located at 323A Upper River Road, from 8 a.m.5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Interested parties may contact the clinic at (740) 446-3934. Enrollment may also be attained at the Gallia County Veterans Service Office located at 1102 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m.-noon on Friday. Interested parties may contact the office at (740) 446-2005. VFW meeting change GALLIPOLIS — Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4464 has changed its regular monthly meeting from Aug. 2 to 6 p.m., Aug. 9, at the VFW 4464 post in Gallipolis, due to the Gallia County Junior Fair. Materials Manager Gallipolis, OH Put your experience to use with ElectroCraft, a global leader in motion engineered solutions. In this key position, candidates will be responsible for Lean Materials Management. This position will provide direction of the overall materials resources to achieve the most economical material flow into the business and throughout the production areas. In this position you will provide leadership and guidance to the purchasing, packing, shipping and receiving departments. Responsibilities include meeting business goals set to obtain optimum cost, quality, and delivery. Also, the consistent application of Materials Metrics and activities that support the Lean goals of the company including Supplier on Time, Quality PPM, and Cost Reductions. Library patrons…. start your engines! BY DEBBIE SAUNDERS On any given day at the Reference Desk of the public library, patrons seek out assistance on a variety of reference questions. One such day, a friendly couple came into the Library to obtain information about replacing the timing belt on their vehicle — which was then on the brink. Using the Library’s on-line database, the Reference staff was able to assist this couple with information and diagrams on replacing the timing belt for their specific make and model of vehicle. Several weeks later, I encountered one-half of this couple while in town and asked her if they were able to repair the vehicle using the information provided by the Library. With much enthusiasm and appreciation, she assured me that they had replaced the timing belt successfully. The Chilton Library auto repair database is available to library patrons not only at the Library, but also remotely from a home computer, smart phone, or tablet, provided the patron has a valid library card and an Internet connection. Marketing Forecast reports that NPD’s 2011 Aftermarket Outlook Survey reveals that 52 percent of consumers intend to keep their car 5 years or more, and even consumers with vehicles 10 years old or more will Debbie Saunders keep their cars another 5 years, on average. To keep their vehicles on the road, the majority of consumers are expecting In today’s tight economy, more motorists are performing their own auto repairs. repairs or maintenance work in 2011. In today’s tight economy, more motorists are performing their own auto repairs. Through the Libraryoffered Chilton Library, patrons will have quick, simplistic, online access to repair, maintenance, and service information on seven decades of cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Chilton Library notes that users will benefit from the wide range of models included in the database, as well as photographs, diagrams, and up-to-date information not always found in printed repair guides. For patrons who prefer to reference these printed repair guides, the Library offers a variety of repair manuals for checkout, located in the nonfiction section of the library at Non Fiction 629. The Library also provides non-circulating guides so that they are available for any patron who needs access to this information in the Library’s Reference Department. As Reference Librarian Randall Fulks notes, “We’re pleased to add chiltonslibrary.com to our collection of databases at the library. We feel that this auto repair database has much more to offer than any of the previous auto repair databases that we’ve offered in the past. It has information on far more vehicles than our past databases, plus it has videos, illustrations, diagrams, and detailed repair instructions. I’m really glad that we’re able to offer this to the public because the actual Chilton’s repair manuals can be quite pricey and sometimes it’s difficult to find the exact manual that you need. With this database, the only thing you need to do is jump online, go to the reference page on our website and log in to Chilton Library. You’ll find the repair that you need anytime of the day or night without having to leave the house or garage.” AWARD WINNING Buckeye Hills Career Center Adult Center Now Enrolling for Fall Classes 2011 Basic Peace Officer Building/Property Maintenance Cosmetology Industrial Maintenance Medical Office Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Practical Nursing Surgical Technologist Welding Financial Aid is Available to students who qualify In this role you must possess the talent necessary for supplier coaching, negotiating agreements, setting Lean Strategies (Kanbans, safety stock, etc.), procedures and goals, and the ability to work with International suppliers. This person must set the example for constant cross functional cooperation and teaming ideology and provide leadership that encourages reports to drive toward meeting Lean objectives. Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related area. A minimum of five years of Lean materials management experience in a Lean manufacturing environment. A strong background with Lean business tools, concepts, practices, and procedures. For immediate consideration, please mail your resume and cover letter to: ElectroCraft – Human Resources, 250 McCormick Rd, Gallipolis, OH 45631 or fax to 740.441.6305. An Equal Opportunity Employer Supporting Diversity in the Workplace. Buckeye Hills Career Center "Creating Successful Lives" For more information contact Adult Center at 740-245-5334 www.buckeyehillscareercenter.com �Sunday, July 31, 2011 Meigs County Calendar Monday, Aug. 1 SYRACUSE — Sutton Township Trustees, regular meeting, 7 p.m., Syracuse Village Hall. LETART FALLS — Letart Township Trustees, regular meeting, 5 p.m., office building. Tuesday, Aug. 2 CHESTER — Chester Township Trustees, regular meeting, 7 p.m., Chester Town Hall. ALFRED — Orange Township Trustees, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., home of Fiscal Officer Osie Follrod. REEDSVILLE – The Olive Township Trustees, regular session 6:30 p.m. at the township garage. Wednesday, Aug. 3 MIDDLEPORT — Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency, public meeting to elect board member to represent the low income sector of the Board of Directors, 10 a.m., GMCAA office, 122 Second Ave. POMEROY — Meigs County Board of Health, regular meeting, 5 p.m.., health department. Community meetings Monday, Aug. 1 POMEROY — Meigs County Cancer Initiative, regular meeting, noon, Meigs County Health Department. Tuesday, Aug. 2 MIDDLEPORT – Middleport Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 CHESTER – Chester Shade Historical Association, 7 p.m. at the Chester Courthouse. Friday, Aug. 5 POMEROY —Meigs County PERI #74, regular meeting, 1 p.m., Mulberry Community Center, guest speaker Rep. Debbie Phillips speaking about pension reform and related topics, all members who receive OPERS check urged to attend. Reunions Saturday, July 30 REEDSVILLE – The 15th annual Thomas and Isabel (Weaver) Stobart family reunion, 1 p.m. at Forked Run State Park, Reedsville. Take a covered dish, family history and pictures. Sunday, July 31 RUTLAND — VanMeter Family Reunion, 1 p.m., Portland Park, potluck. Saturday, Aug. 6 RACINE – The 75th A S K D R . B RO T H E R S Casto-Stover reunion will be held at noon at the Star Mill Park in Racine. Entetainment will be by New Songs and Sheryl and Jimmy. Red, white and blue is the theme of the day. Take family pictures for display. At 1:30 p.m. 75 balloons will be sent off. Relatives and friends of the family invited. Church Events Sunday, July 31 ROCK POINT – The Sunshine Quartet along with local talent will be at the Point Rock Church of the Nazarene at 6 p.m. The church is located on S.R. 689 near Wilkesville. The public is invited to attend. Monday, Aug. 1 POMEROY – Carleton Church on Kingsbury Road, Vacation Bible School, Aug. 1 through Aug. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Theme is Big Jungle Adventure. Birthdays Wednesday, Aug. 3 COOLVILLE – Sarah Caldwell will observe her 90th birthday on Aug. 3. Cards may be sent to her at 42338 S.R. 7 Coolville, Gallia County Calendar Card Showers Glenna Rothgeb will celebrate her 94th birthday on August 10. Cards may be sent to: Glenna Rothgeb, C/O Holzer Senior Care, 380 Colonial Drive, Bidwell, Ohio 45614, Room 113 A. The Mayor of Millcreek Willie Simmons will celebrate her 90th birthday on August 6th. Please send cards to Willie Simmons, Holzer Senior Care, 380 Colonial Drive, Bidwell, Ohio 45614. Events Monday, Aug. 1 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Junior Fair, Gallia County Fairgrounds. CHESHIRE — Cheshire Village Council, 6:30 p.m. CROWN CITY — Crown City Village Council, 7 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch meets at Bossard Memorial Library, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Junior Fair, Gallia County Fairgrounds. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Commission, 7 p.m., Municipal Court, 49 Olive Street, Gallipolis. POMEROY — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees will meet for lunch at noon at the Wild Horse Restaurant. Retirees are responsible for transportation. Wednesday, Aug. 3 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Junior Fair, Gallia County Fairgrounds. GALLIPOLIS — American Red Cross blood drive, 12-5 p.m., Holzer Medical Center conference rooms A and B. GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Board of Health will meet at 9 a.m. in the conference room of the Gallia County Service Center, located at 499 Jackson Pike. Thursday, Aug. 4 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Junior Fair, Gallia County Fairgrounds. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., county courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). CENTERVILLE — Centerville Village Council, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Junior Fair, Gallia County Fairgrounds. Saturday, Aug. 6 GALLIPOLIS — American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., New Life Lutheran Church fellowship hall. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Junior Fair, Gallia County Fairgrounds. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). GALLIPOLIS — The Belville/Sheets reunion will be held at 11 a.m. at the Golden Corral Restaurant. Contact Gail Belville for more information. GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church, located at 900 Jackson Pike. Call the Red Cross office at (740) 446-8555 for additional information. Monday, Aug. 8 RIO GRANDE — Rio Grande Village Council, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 GALLIPOLIS — The Board of Trustees of the Bossard Memorial Library/Gallia County District Library will have itʼs regular monthly meeting at the Bossard Memorial Library at 5 � p.m. GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post 4464 meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Commission, 9 a.m., county courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Retired Teacherʼs noon luncheon will be held at the First Baptist Church, at 1100 Fourth Avenue. Please bring a covered dish and table service for the picnic lunch. Scholarships will be awarded. There will be no committee telephone calls. Saturday, Aug. 13 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Gallipolis City Park (State Street side). Sunday, Aug. 14 RIO GRANDE — Arron Fry reunion, 1 p.m., Bob Evans Shelter #2. PATRIOT — Annual Myers family reunion, noon, Fox Fairview Church. The Shaffer Family will sing following the meal. Call Henry Myers at 379-2352 for more information. Wednesday, Aug. 17 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Schools board of education meeting, 7 p.m., Gallia Academy High School, 2855 Centenary Road. Gospel Sing � ��� � ����� ��� �� � Featuring these Fine Gospel Music Artists & Comedians August 5th 7pm New Location This Year! Star Mill Park Tim Lovelace Racine, Ohio Parentsʼ influence in later relationships BY DR. JOYCE BROTHERS Dear Dr. Brothers: I got into a fight with my best friend the other day over how we communicate and share our feelings. I’ve never been a touchy-feely type of girl, and talking about my feelings excessively not only seems like a waste of time to me, but also makes me kind of uncomfortable. It’s hard for me to trust people, and while we were fighting, my best friend blamed my parents’ not being around for a lot of this. Do you think this is true, and if so, is it too late to change now? - V.S. Dear V.S.: It sounds like this fight with your best friend has made you think about your relationship with your parents, and this re-evaluation -while perhaps painful -is a great opportunity for personal growth. It’s important to realize that even though you’re fighting, your friend probably wasn’t trying to hurt you, but was trying to help you with this growth. While every person’s situation is different, there is some evidence to support the idea that children whose parents are more involved and active in their lives when they’re young grow up to be more confident in their trust in and attachment to their peers. According to a recent study published online by Social Psychological and Personality Science, toddlers who had sensitive, noncontrolling parents were more likely to feel comfortable with their attachments to their friends and romantic partners later in life. The Dr. Joyce Brothers good news is that a slight deficit in parenting as a child doesn’t set anything in stone for you. Even if your parents weren’t Even if your parents weren’t around a lot to support you when you were younger, you can control how you interact in relationships today. around a lot to support you when you were younger, you can control how you interact in relationships today. It sounds like you can recognize the issues you need to work through to become better able to communicate, and that’s the first and most important step. It’s definitely not too late for you. *** Dear Dr. Brothers: My dad just took an early-retirement option from his lifelong career as a doctor, and while he claimed to be excited about the time to relax and be at home, he doesn’t seem too happy. I know it can be tough to transition from working to retirement, but I expected him to be a bit more cheerful with so much less stress in his life. Is there anything I can suggest to him that might make this transition a little easier? -- L.N. Dear L.N.: The transition from working to retirement can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is making the transition voluntarily and gradually. Getting rid of the stress of working can be quite beneficial, but it’s important that he still have some kind of constructive outlet for his energy -especially if he retired at a younger age and is still fully capable of being productive. This kind of outlet can be anything, from working part time to doing something completely unrelated to being a doctor on a volunteer basis, to something as simple as baby-sitting, gardening or picking up a new hobby. Your father’s experience might not be very uncommon, especially with unemployment as high as it is. Stopping working entirely, without replacing any activity, might actually be more stressful than working. But if he can find some way to spend his time that is fulfilling, he can reap the rewards that are reported with early retirement. According to a recent study in the British Medical Journal, workers who stopped working at age 55 reported an increase in energy levels, a decrease in stress and even fewer symptoms of depression after they retired. The key to these benefits seems to be to stay occupied not just with time-wasting activities, but with things that truly contribute to the world. (c) 2011 by King Features Syndicate Dr. Clark is trained in all aspects of foot an ankle care. His areas of expertise include: • Foot and Ankle Surgery • Traumatic Injuries of the Foot and Ankle • Advanced Wound Care Modalities • Complex Revision Surgery • General Podiatric Conditions Mark Lanier Bring a Lawn Chair For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call: sponsored by 1st Southern Baptist Church Randi & Sherri Miller Pomeroy, Ohio for information contact 740.591.0003 60226443 Public Meetings Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A3 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis �Page A4 OPINION Sunday, July 31, 2011 825 Third Avenue • Gallipolis, Ohio (740) 446-2342 • FAX (740) 446-3008 www.mydailytribune.com Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Diane Hill Controller Stephanie Filson Managing Editor Pam Caldwell Advertising Director Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution YO U R O P I N I O N In favor: Single member district representation Dear Editor: As a resident of W.Va. in Mason County since 1965, I favor single member district representation in order to level the playing field and give a voice to local residents. It would seem more representative friendly to be able to pick up the phone and make a local call to your representative or even personally know that representative as a local resident. Our system presently does not lend itself to a fair representation of all local residents especially in rural areas and often the voice of the people is either not heard or ignored. Mason County has not had a representative in over 20 years. There are counties with far less population who have a representative. Somehow, redistricting deals in the past robbed Mason County of their representative. How fair is that? Single member districts would correct some great injustices that exist in our great state, especially in Mason County. Our county’s efforts to oppose the forced tolling of the US 35 upgrade was made even more difficult due to the fact we did not have a Mason County local representative to stand up for the 90 percent of our county’s population who vocally opposed this travesty. I ask that you lend your support to redistricting using the single member district approach. Regards, Gene Zopp, Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va. Wishing Msgr. Myers a happy retirement Dear Editor: I enjoyed reading your article about Msgr. William Myers retirement. I will miss him very much. He has been a wonderful priest for Gallipolis for the past 31 years. I will remember him fondly and will miss seeing him on my visits to my parent’s home. I want to wish him the very best as he begins his retirement years. I know that Fr. Hamm will be a great assist to St. Louis Catholic Church. I want to welcome him to my hometown church. Again congratulations to Fr. William (Bill) Myers on your retirement from St. Louis Catholic Church. May God grant you peace and happy journey during your retirement years. Sharon Newberne L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. 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While my participation in a fair sure was a long time ago, I seem to get a thrill each year thinking about the young people and how hard they are working to get ready. I delight in thinking about my past projects and experiences as a 4-H member and leader during my childhood. Each and every year those thoughts take me down memory lane. For me, 4-H was one of the major building blocks in my life’s journey. I have my parents to thank for that because they hauled us around to the meetings throughout the year – every year. I think back to those evening meetings when I was a kid and remember repeating the 4-H pledge: “I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.” I still remember that pledge years later. Those words have been an inspiration in my life as well as being the foundation of my personal growth and success, with building and managing my own business today. I feel so blessed that 4-H was a part of my early childhood and even into my college years. I remember how I learned to set goals, create project budgets, opening my very first savings account at Ohio Valley Bank, going to summer camp and later becoming a camp counselor, and staying loyal to my commitment and responsibilities of those projects. I worked hard and set high goals for myself, just like all the youth do today. Being selected to attend 4-H Congress was certainly an honor for me. The opportunities are endless. 4-H opens so many doors — all you have to do is step inside. The wonderful concept of the 4-H program, teaches you that you can do anything you put your mind to! Whether your project succeeds or fails (and we know what an impact weather can be), you still win because you learn from the experience. It’s true that 4-H prepares the youth of today for tomorrow. We should all revel in that fact. And for those members now, remember, whether your project finishes at the top, the middle, or the bottom, you still learn how to move through life by committing to a project. That’s the lesson, and boy it sure is a good one. In my mind, I feel like I am right there with each of you members as you prepare in the next few weeks. For me this time period and the week of the fair was such a rewarding time. I remember I was always so anxious to get to the fair after the judges visited, to see what color ribbon I received. Then later, as my projects seemed to take on four legs, the possibility of getting tapped for first, second or third place would surely be a dream come true. The excitement was thrilling, and I’m sure it still is for each and every member. I know all my past advisors are reading this with a smile on their face. They should, as they were the driving force of keeping us on track, on mission, and were there when we needed help. I thank them for their dedication to young people. Some of them are still active today! So here’s a message to all you 4-Her’s out there — I wish you luck with your projects. And remember…you did it! You succeed because you tried. Some years are better than others and the beauty is…you get to try it again next year. Enjoy making your memories for the future – they’ll last your lifetime. Also remember when the fair is over, thank your exhausted parents, your 4-H advisors, the county extension service personnel, the fair board but most of all, yourself, for putting forth the effort to complete your project. As they say in the theatre…it’s show time! Katie Woodward Maciag A review of our state’s tax expenditures more of their own money, that it is a tax expenditure. In my mind, this During the last is wrongheadbudget process, ed thinking. you might have One of the heard a lot of talk largest “tax about tax expendiexpenditures” tures. Think tank is Current groups with variAgricultural ous agendas, from John Carey Use Value, those who want the government to spend which allows for farmmore to those who want ers to pay the agricultura flat tax rate, talked al value of property about the elimination of taxes instead of the tax expenditures. Tax commercial values. This expenditures are actually makes sense to encourtax policy that has been age agriculture, which decided in the past to is Ohio’s number one encourage or maintain industry. As my colthe economy of the state. league, Representative I have some issues Jim Buchy says, “Don’t with the term. It pre- criticize a farmer with sumes that taxpayer dol- your mouth full”—food lars belong to the gov- for thought. Another tax expendiernment and that if we ture exempts packaging allow people to keep GUEST COLUMN FROM REP. JOHN CAREY from taxation. Because Ohio is one of the biggest manufacturing states in the nation, this makes sense to me. But one of the most oftencited abuses of tax expenditures is the assembly of jets. If Ohio did not have this provision, then the state would lose hundreds of high-paying jobs that do pay taxes and generate income for the state. Yet another tax expenditure is the state paying the homestead and 12.5 percent of the property tax for each homeowner. Politically, it is easy to talk about tax loopholes. When tax reform was worked on in 2006, Ohio had a very high corporate tax rate and very low corporate collections. The policy was changed to have one low, broad rate. It made sense, but we have to be careful not to make changes that we know will lead to job loss. After the Tom Noe case, which involved gold bullions, the tax exemptions for gold bullions were removed. This change led to the loss of many precious metal businesses that either moved to another state or went out of business. Speaker Batchelder and Senate President Niehaus are planning a review of Ohio’s tax expenditures. While this is necessary and right, my advice is for the General Assembly to proceed with caution. These things can be tricky, but we have to do what’s best for the people of Ohio. Girl gets charity wish met after death in crash BY DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE — Nineyear-old Rachel Beckwith had hoped to raise $300 to bring clean water to an African village. She was close to that goal when she died after a car crash. Support for her cause has swelled since her death and by Wednesday afternoon, nearly 16,000 people made donations totaling more than $550,000 to “charity: water” in Rachel’s honor. Many of those gifts from strangers were for $9 each. On a website set up by Rachel and her mother before her birthday, she explained the inspiration for her project. By her June 12 birthday, $220 was raised and the page was closed. On July 20, Rachel was fatally injured in a 13-car pileup on Interstate 90 in Bellevue, Wash. Over the weekend, she was taken off life support and a pas- tor from her church arranged for the donation page to be reopened. On Monday, Rachel’s mom, Samantha Paul, who was also injured in the accident and has declined to be interviewed, thanked donors online for their generosity. “I am in awe of the overwhelming love to take my daughter’s dream and make it a reality. In the face of unexplainable pain you have provided undeniable hope,” Paul wrote. “I know Rachel is smiling!” Her little sister, Sienna, was also in the car but not seriously injured. The total raised by Rachel’s appeal for “charity: water” has been growing exponentially since the weekend, increasing by nearly $100,000 on Wednesday. “We’ve all been so deeply moved by Rachel’s unselfishness,” said nonprofit founder Scott Harrison, who used his own 34th and 35th birthdays to raise money to bring clean drinking water to Africa. “Charity: water” estimates each $20 donation is enough to provide one person with clean drinking water for decades. The New York-based charity has raised more than $36 million in the past five years and supported 3,962 water projects in 19 countries. The money is spent mostly to dig wells, improve water systems or catch rainwater and the projects usually serve entire communities. Rachel’s fundraising campaign has quickly become the largest in the history of “charity: water,” which depends mostly on individuals to invite their friends and families to give money to celebrate a birthday or wedding or other event, said spokeswoman Sarah Cohen. Rachel was inspired to support the charity when Harrison spoke at her church. Donors wrote on Rachel’s page that they were humbled by her generosity, called her an angel, and some even asked her to say hello to dead relatives. A number of donors were inspired to start their own “charity: water” pages. “What a gift from God her charity will be for so many people who will never know her,” wrote Gregory Chiartas, who donated $50 on Wednesday and set up his own page to seek more donations from his friends. Jeremy Johnson, assistant pastor at Eastlake Community Church in Bothell, which Rachel’s family attends, said the community is thankful for the outpouring of support and love for Rachel. By email, he declined requests for interviews, saying the church was happy about how the campaign had grown and didn’t want to get in the way of the family or make anyone think they were trying to promote the church. Another church member is raising money to help the family with their expenses. �Sunday, July 31, 2011 Obituaries Aleta M. Weaver Aleta M. Weaver, 79, of New Haven, W.Va. passed away at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center on Friday, July 29, 2011. She was born May 11, 1932 in Letart, W.Va., a daughter to the late Horton H. Snyder and Bessie L. Donahue. She was a devout Christian and loved doing God’s work. She worked as a housekeeper at Pleasant Valley Hospital for 29 years and loved doing volunteer work for Lakin Hospital and the PVH auxiliary. Preceded her in death besides her parents were her husband of 52 years Robert S. Weaver, brothers Harry, Hubert, George, Harold, Ralph Edward, Jerry Wayne, Ross, and Max Snyder, and three sisters, Lydia, Wanita, and Mary, and grandson Anthony Weaver and daughter-in law Helen Weaver. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Linda and David Spencer of Racine, Ohio; son Tony R. and Faith Weaver of New Haven W.Va., two grandchildren Selena Spencer and Joshua Weaver, sister-inlaw Iona and Charles Zerkle of New Haven, Naomi Gillenwater of Lancaster, Ohio, Gary and Amy Snyder of Letart W.Va., Alice and John Hunter of Pataskala, Ohio, several nieces and nephews, and a special friend Matt Berkley of Letart, W.Va., and his children, Vicki, Dalton, and Paiget. A graveside service will be held at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in New Haven, W.Va., on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Swisher officiating. There will be no visitation. Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.dealfh.com. At her request no flowers please. Delores Tyree Delores Yvonne Tyree, 72, Middleport, passed away on July 29, 2011, at her residence. She was born on October 12, 1938, in Middleport, daughter of the late Vern Lloyd Little and Glenna Frazier Little. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Jane Tyree. She is survived by husband, John R. Tyree, Sr.; children, David (Dee) Tyree, Tammy Zedeker, and Gregory Mark Tyree, all of Middleport, John “Buck” (Leslie) Tyree, Jr. of Harrington,DE, Kelly (Buzz) Buzzard of Middleport, and Stacy (Craig) Wright of Gallipolis; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters, Geneva Wise, Eulonda “Lon” Haley, and Vivian Phillips, all of Middleport; Sidney (Lorena) Little, West Columbia, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Opal Tyree of Pomeroy; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Rev. James Keesee officiating. Burial will follow in the Miles Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at the funeral home. An on-line registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com Richard L. Coleman Richard L. Coleman, 66 of Pomeroy, passed away on July 27, 2011, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born on March 3, 1945, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Virginia (Voet) Coleman and the late Ted Coleman. He was a farmer for most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Anne Goss; his mother, Virginia Coleman; and four brothers and one sister. He is preceded in death by his father. A memorial service will be held at the Galbreath Chapel in Athens, Ohio, on August 28, 2011, at 2 p.m. Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy is handling the arrangements. An on line registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Corey Allen Hatfield Corey Allen Hatfield, 36, Middleport, passed away on July 29, 2011. He was born on Dec. 11, 1974, in Point Pleasant, W. Va., son of Charles David Hatfield and Kaaron Kay (Gilmore) Pickens. He was a member of teamsters Union Local #505. He was an avid hunter and loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He is survived by: wife, Jennifer Hatfield, Middleport; sons, Jacob and Josh Hatfield; God daughter, Lexus Tipton; mother, Kaaron (Calvin) Pickens; father, Charles (Cheryl) Hatfield; grandmother, Zelma Gilmore; sisters, Jessyca (Jeremy) Barnette, Sarah (Aaron) McCombs; step sisters, Miranda Long, Amy (Waylon) McKinney; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Vickie Damron; several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews; special friends and bike family. Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at Rocksprings Cemetery. Officiating will be Rob Combs. Friends may call on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 4-9 p.m. at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy and from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the funeral home for funeral expenses. An-line registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Gallia-Meigs Forecast Studio From Page A1 large closet, at times. Michal, who is a composer as well as teacher, and his students saw the potential for much more. “Ever since I started working here I’ve had my eye on this place,” said Michal. “It was really underutilized, and I thought it was really the coolest space on campus. It was just begging to have something done with it.” Michal approached fellow professors and faculty members about the idea, and although the idea was met with enthusiasm, there was simply no money budgeted for such a venture. So, Michal and his students started collecting equipment from university storage and from their homes to lend to the project. Then, they began collectively applying their physical skills, such as building and painting. “Rather than setting out to build a multi-million-dollar studio, we decided to try to make a studio as inexpensively as possible using the cooperative skills and equipment of all the people that will be using it — a coop studio,” said Michal. “Everybody just jumped on it.” The team went about the task of learning how to properly design the studio to create the best sound — paying special attention to the acoustics of the space. The studio is divided into two rooms: one very large multi-purpose room where students can perform and a smaller production room where they can learn about the engineering and mixing aspects of the recording process. For the things that just couldn’t be built or created on a shoestring, the group of musicians held fundraisers and gratefully accepted donations from area supporters. “It’s our studio now,” said Michal. “It’s something that we have a sense of ownership about that we would never have if we had just hired someone to come in and said, ‘here, build us a studio’,” explained Michal. Michal and his students are so proud of the communal nature of their work that they welcome community members to join in the ongoing effort to improve the space as well as the reward of creating and recording music. “The main things that most musicians have a desire for is not so much the fame and the money, it’s the desire to be heard,” said Michal. Davis Hall From Page A1 permits be in place for the removal of trees on the property and that the property be restored to its prior condition — with stone to be replaced on the lot. Reportedly, the city is drafting a contract for the purchase of the property with said contingencies in place. In a previous county commission meeting, the board reported that it intends to utilize the property for courthouse parking. No further information about the future use of the site has been reported. Jury From Page A1 At the conclusion of the hearings, probable cause was found, and both cases will be handed over to the grand jury. The upcoming Mason County Grand Jury will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Adkins, who was arrested in Gallia County, Ohio, on a fugitive from justice warrant out of Mason County, is scheduled to return to court Aug. 25 for a review hearing in the Gallipolis Municipal Court. Adkins refused to waive extradition during Thursday’s hearing. In order for Adkins to return to West Virginia, prosecutors must obtain a governor’s warrant. Post Offices From Page A1 the Postal Service’s retail revenue comes from expanded access locations such as grocery stores, drug stores, office supply stores, retail chains, self-service kiosks, ATMs and usps.com, open 24/7. Our customer’s habits have made it clear that they no longer require a physical post office to conduct most of their postal bU.S.iness.” Also, for communities currently without a postal retail office and for communities affected by these retail optimization efforts, the Postal Service introduced the Village Post Office as a potential replacement option. Village Post Offices would be operated by local businesses, such as pharmacies, grocery stores and other appropriate retailers, and would offer popular postal products and services such as stamps and flatrate packaging. “By working with third-party retailers, we’re creating easier, more convenient access to our products and services when and where our customers want them,” Donahoe said. “The Village Post Office will offer another way for us to meet our customers’ needs.” The list of offices being studied and additional information, including video, audio soundbites, b-roll and JPEGs, can be found at http://about.usps.com/news/electronic-press-kits/expandedaccess/welcome.htm. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Deaths Junior Lee Gillispie Junior Lee Gillispie, 61, of Point Pleasant, W.Va. died July 26, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Deal Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. A new career is just a click away! www.gallipoliscareercollege.edu 1-800-214-0452 Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page A5 Keeping Meigs & Gallia informed Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light northeast wind. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Local Stocks AEP (NYSE) — 36.86 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 61.21 Ashland Inc. 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Member SIPC. Complex From Page A1 entire project will be completed this fall Recently Mike Bartrum, MLEF president, announced that the sports complex work had been fully funded. Construction of the track is nearing completion. This week sidewalks around the entire track were being poured, and the track itself, now filled with crushed limestone, was being readied for the next step, the application of a “soft topping.” Concrete had also been poured where the bleachers will be located and some of the lighting was in place. Rain slowed work on the project this spring, but June was a breaking point in the weather so the construction could move forward. A new entrance to the cross country track was completed, and the football field was re-graded and top soil delivered to the site. While the weather has been hot but dry, much progress has been made on the complex. In a report presented at a recent meeting of supporters, it was announced that the concession/entry/toilet facility is nearing completion; the underground conduit is being installed and the field light foundations will follow; and the long jump and high jump concrete bases have been completed. It was also announced that the field irrigation system is 80 percent complete; the perimeter concrete sidewalk is currently under construction as is the concrete pad for the visitors’ bleachers, and the track perimeter fence will be started any day. According to the report the utilities (water, sewer and electric) are scheduled to begin soon and the foundations are currently underway for installation of the new home Marauders bleachers and the press box with its viewing deck. TTWO WOGREA GREAT AT CCOMPANIES O OMP MPPANIES AN A S ONEEGREAT GRREA ATT , FFUTTU FUTURE . 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The pageant is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. This year’s list of contenders for Miss Gallia County includes Tayler Bradbury, Jessica McGhee, Aubree Ward, Haley Rosier, Tara Baker, Lindsay Brown, Kyla Thaxton, Kristin Smathers, Abby Hammond, and Chelsea Johnson. Baker is the daughter of John and Teresa Baker and is a senior at South Gallia High School. Bradbury is the daughter of Cheryl Bradbury and Steve (Kim) Bradbury. She is a 2011 graduate at River Valley High School. Brown is the daughter of Jamie and Amy Graham. She is a 2011 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. Hammond is the daughter of Ron and Lori Hammond. She is a senior at River Valley High School. Johnson is the daughter of Jeff and Jody Johnson. She is a 2011 graduate of South Gallia High School. McGhee is the daughter of Steve and Karen McGhee. She is a senior at Gallia Academy High School. Rosier is the daughter of David and Janice Rosier. She is a senior at Gallia Academy High School. Smathers is the daughter of Harold and Cinnamon Smathers. She is a 2011 graduate of River Valley High School. Thaxton is the daughter of Harold and Deanna Thaxton. She is a senior at River Valley High School. Ward is the daughter of Billy and Tracie Ward. She is a senior at Gallia Academy High School. These 10 young ladies are vying to succeed 2010 Miss Gallia County Lindsey Miller, from Ohio Valley Christian School. The rest of the ‘10 fair royalty featured Carly Atkins, first runner-up; Lindsay Johnson, second runner-up; Taylor Bradbury, third runnerup; and Molly Carroll, fourth runner-up. This year’s pageant directors are Rochelle Halley, principal of River Valley High School; Bryna Butler from Ohio Valley Bank; and Bethany Covey, director of curriculum and instruction for the Gallipolis City School District. The Miss Gallia County Pageant was founded in 1955. Carolyn Arnold of Gallia Academy High School was crowned queen of the first pageant. Twenty-four young ladies from Gallia Academy have been crowned Miss Gallia County, the most of any school in the history of the pageant. Kyger Creek High School had seven winners, while River Valley and Southwestern each had six ladies win the title. North Gallia students won the crown on four occasions. Three ladies each from South Gallia and Hannan Trace have won the title. Ohio Valley Christian has had two students to win the crown. Tayler Bradbury Jessica McGhee Submitted photo Miss Gallia County 2010, Lindsey Miller, recently held a Queenʼs Tea for all past Miss Gallia Counties to attend. There were 16 Miss Gallia Counties that attended and enjoyed tea, many memories and the guest speaker, Miss Gallia County 1960 Sue Dailey Miller. A special addition to the event this year was Dorothy Toler who has made and donated sashes since 1990. The Queenʼs Tea was a special time to share before the upcoming fun and busy week of the fair. Aubree Ward Haley Rosier Tara Baker Lindsay Brown Kyla Thaxton Kristin Smathers Abby Hammond Chelsea Johnson �B1 SPORTS Sunday, July 31, 2011 Big teams, big names coming up at trade deadline BY JON KRAWCZYNSKI ASSOCIATED PRESS Michigan hopes new offense won’t slow QB Robinson CHICAGO (AP) — Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson will look different to Big Ten fans this season. No, he didn’t cut his dreadlocks. They’ll still be flapping out the back of his helmet as he sprints past defenders. And, no, he’s not about to start tying his shoelaces. The big difference between Robinson this year and last, when he was the most prolific offensive player in Michigan history, is where he’ll be lining up. Instead of taking almost every snap out of the shotgun, the way he did in former coach Rich Rodriguez’s spread offense, Robinson will spend much of his time right behind center as Michigan returns to a prostyle scheme under new coach Brady Hoke. “It reminded me of being back in high school,” Robinson said Friday, Day 2 of the Big Ten Media Days. “It was kind of cool.” Hoke is not about to confine Robinson to the pocket, though there are no doubt plenty of defensive coordinators that would sleep better if he would. In fact, Robinson will be one of several Big Ten quarterbacks capable of beating teams passing and running. At Northwestern, Dan Persa returns from a torn Achilles’ tendon to direct the Wildcats’ spread attack. Without all the fanfare Robinson received, Persa was one of the best quarterbacks in the country last season. He led the nation in completion percentage at 73.5 percent and finished ninth in the country in total offense at 310 yards per game, including 51.9 yards rushing. “I think looking back on last year I think I ran too much,” said Persa, who ran 164 times in 10 games before getting hurt. “I’m kind of looking at this injury as kind of a blessing in disguise to improve on the things I want to improve on in the pocket.” Nathan Scheelhaase of Illinois was sort of a light version of Robinson, passPlease see Slow, B4 The Major League Baseball trade deadline is fast approaching, and plenty of big names already are on the move. Carlos Beltran is headed to San Francisco, bolstering the reigning world champions for another run at the title and Colby Rasmus is out of Tony La Russa’s dog house in St. Louis and on his way to Toronto. With the deadline looming Sunday, there are still a lot of big decisions to be made and big stars who could be getting changes of scenery. The New York Yankees are in second place in the AL East, three games behind Boston, which almost assuredly means they will be active. The Yankees could be in the market for a quality starter with Phil Hughes struggling and a lefthanded reliever to help them chase down the Red Sox. “If we make moves, we feel that it’s to better the club and I can’t tell you that we’re going to make any moves,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “Our club has got to where we are with the pieces we have and we’ve done a good job. Will we tweak it? I don’t know. Past history has shown the Yankees have done everything they can to tweak the club to make it better.” Other teams in baseball’s upper echelon like the Red Sox and Phillies will likely be active in the trade market. Several other teams in limbo have difficult decisions to make. The Minnesota Twins are six games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. They have a history of late-season surges, but must make a decision soon if they are going to be buyers or sellers this Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome for a pair of minor league players. And what about the Cincinnati Reds? They’re five games behind the Cardinals in the NL Central — and St. Louis just picked up right-hander Edwin Jackson, too — but some help in the rotation or the outfield could put them right back in the picture. “We’re still buying. ... We’ve got a lot of things cooking, but nothing close,” Reds GM Walt Jocketty said Wednesday. The Texas Rangers saw what a big deal can do last year when they got Cliff Lee from Seattle Please see Trades, B3 Olympic Countdown: Less than a year from London LONDON (AP) — The London Olympics will open just over a year from now, amid the stunning and historic backdrops of the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace — all the monuments that make this city one of the world’s most popular destinations. For that very reason, these games will have a security presence like no other in the face of a constant terrorist threat. Wednesday marked the one-year countdown to the opening ceremony on July 27, 2012. For years, London has bracing for the Olympic onslaught: — 10,500 athletes from more than 200 countries; — 5,000 coaches and team officials; — 20,000 media personnel; — and, hundreds of thousands of visitors. All for an extravaganza in the most memorable of settings, featuring 26 sports in 32 venues. It’s a tall order, even for a place where the flow of tourists never stops. And it’s that much more challenging just seven years after a coordinated, deadly attack on London’s transit system. The message from Mayor Boris Johnson: Don’t worry. Everything is taken care of. “With a year to go we can safely say we are ready to welcome the world,” he said. Venue construction is largely completed, tickets are almost sold out, and the government says the games will come in under the 9.298 billion pound ($15 billion) budget. The Olympic Park is changing the face of a previously rundown area of east London. Athletes will be competing in iconic venues and locations across the capital. Fans will see Usain Bolt sprinting down the track in a new 80,000seat Olympic Stadium, beach volleyball players dueling on the sand in Horse Guards Parade, triathletes splashing in Hyde Park’s Serpentine, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal stepping back onto Centre Court at Wimbledon, archers firing their arrows at Lord’s cricket ground and showjumpers clearing fences at Greenwich Park. Underpinning the sports festival will be one of the biggest security operations ever mounted. Security at the Olympics has been a critical issue ever since the 1972 Munich massacre, even more so after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. A day after London was awarded the games in 2005, suicide bombers attacked London’s transport network, killing 52 people. The British government is planning for the national terror threat to be “severe” during the Please see London, B5 Mark Kehoe photo/Express Syndication/MCT Big Ben is decked out to show support for the London bid for the 2012 Olympics, February 21, 2005, in London, England. Bengals start new era with big problems GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — The Bengals started a new era in their history on Friday, opening training camp without Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco for the first time in nine years. Not a good start. The Bengals went 4-12 last year, then had one of the worst offseasons in franchise history, which is saying a lot. Palmer decided he’d rather retire than play another day in Cincinnati, players got arrested and many fan wrote off the franchise as hopeless. The hits keep coming. The Bengals lost cornerback Johnathan Joseph, who signed with Houston as a free agent, on the eve of camp. The cornerback who was first in line to replace him — Adam “Pacman” Jones — can’t fully practice for a few weeks because he’s still recovering from neck surgery. Linebacker Keith Rivers also is sidelined following wrist surgery, leaving the defense with a lot of big holes. time around. The Cleveland Indians are in a similar boat. One of the biggest surprises in baseball this season, the Indians trail the Tigers by just two games. They were looking for current help in the outfield with Grady Sizemore and Shin-Soo Choo on the disabled list, but didn’t want to give up any of their prized young prospects like infielders Jason Kipnis or Lonnie Chisenhall to do it. Manager Manny Acta said recently that it would be “an understatement” to say the team needs some help down the stretch, and the Indians made a move on Thursday by adding Coordinator Mike Zimmer was visibly glum as he wheeled his luggage up to his dorm room at Georgetown College, where the Bengals will have their first workout on Saturday. “I’ve been in the tank since 6 o’clock last night,” Zimmer said, referring to the time he heard Joseph was leaving. “But I’m going to get out of it quick.” Joseph teamed with Leon Hall to form one of the league’s steadiest cornerback tandems. The Bengals allowed him to become an unrestricted free agent, but seemed confident they would be able to keep him. Zimmer was told to expect him back when the NFL’s lockout ended. The Bengals even assigned him a dorm room for camp and put his name on the green front door. So much for that. “The contingency right now is to figure out who Please see Era, B4 NFL Roundup Eagles swoop in and snag CB Asomugha BY BARRY WILNER ASSOCIATED PRESS Charles Bertram/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco arrives on opening day of the Bengal's fall training camp at the Toyota Stadium in Georgetown, Kentucky, Thursday, July 29, 2010. Nnamdi Asomugha had a tough choice: the New York Jets or the Dallas Cowboys? Then, the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in and snagged the biggest prize in this year’s free agent frenzy. The All-Pro cornerback signed a five-year contract Friday with the Eagles, who gave the former Oakland Raiders star a deal that would pay him $60 million over the life of it, with $25 million guaranteed. It was a stunning development as the Jets and Cowboys were thought to be the final teams in the sweepstakes for Asomugha’s services. Rex Ryan and the Jets dreamed of a No-Fly Zone secondary with Asomugha paired with Darrelle Revis. Meanwhile, the Cowboys and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, Rex’s twin brother, imagined how improved t h e i r defense would be with one big move. Turns NOTEBOOK out, the Eagles were the team celebrating in the end. The signing came a day after Philadelphia acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Dominique RodgersCromartie from Arizona. Asomugha, considered the top free agent on the market, spent his first eight seasons with the Raiders and is regarded as one of the best players at his position. But the Eagles now have three Pro Bowl cornerbacks on their roster: Asomugha, RodgersCromartie and Asante Samuel, who has 42 interceptions in eight years and has made the Pro Bowl four straight years. The Indianapolis Colts expect to begin training Please see NFL, B5 �Page B2 • Sunday Times-Sentinel Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday, July 31, 2011 OVP Sports Briefs BIDWELL, Ohio — River Valley High School and Middle School will be holding their mandatory OHSAA Athletic preseason fall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9. The meeting will take place in the high school cafeteria. This meeting is for parents and athletes in regards to eligibility, athletic policies, code of conduct, nutrition, sports medicine, and necessary paperwork for each parent to complete for their child to participate in a fall sport. Mandatory OHSAA videos will be shown and athletic paperwork for each athlete to participate must be completed at this meeting. For questions call RVHS at 4462926 or email gl_jhill@seovec.org OVCS Submitted photos Pictured above are the winners from 16-18 age division. From left is Corey Arthur, Nick Saunders and Ed Caudill (Tournament Director). EASTERN JH GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Christian School will embark on its 35th Fall sports season on Tuesday, Aug. 23, with its volleyball and soccer teams playing at Grace Christian Academy. Practice for all fall sports teams will begin Monday, Aug. 8. OVCS is a member of the Ohio Christian Schools Athletic Association (OCSAA). Last year, all four OVCS varsity teams were OCSAA regional champions and appeared in the state finals. OVCS welcomes homeschooled students at all levels of its athletic program. Parents of homeschooled students who desire their students to participate in athletics at OVCS should call 740-446-0374. GAHS Pictured above are the winners from 11-12 age division. From left is Charlene Hemphill (AEP Gavin Plant), Addison Stanley, Bryce Tayengco, Zach Sarver, Taae Hamid and Ed Caudill (Tournament Director). FALL PRACTICE BEGINS AUGUST 8 BENEFIT TO BE HELD FOR NANCY TAWNEY GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — A golf benefit will be held for former professional golfer Nancy Tawney, a former Gallipolis resiMore Local News. More Local Folks. 446-2342 Pictured above are the winners from 9-10 age division. From left is Charlene Hemphill (AEP Gavin Plant), Camden Maddox, Dylan Tayengco, Jasiah Brewer and Ed Caudill (Tournament Director). Kiwanis Juniors tourney at Cliffside Golf Club a success TIMES-SENTINEL STAFF MDTSPORTS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Cliffside Golf Club hosted the Third Annual Kiwanis Juniors at Cliffside on Thursday, July 14, which featured some of the best young golfers from both sides of the river. In the 9-10 year old division, Dylan Tayengco defended his brother Bryce’s championship from last year after firing a tournament record 37. Second place went to Jasiah Brewer with a 43, while 6-year old Maddox Camden placed third with a 54. Taae Hamid won the 11-12 year old division with a round of 46. Bryce Tayengco was second with a 52, followed by Allison Stanley in third with a 56. The 13-15 year olds were led by Drew Oxley with an 85, bettering his second place finish from a year ago. Dares Hamid was second with an 88, followed by Gus Slone in third with a 95. The feature group of the day was the 16-18 year old division, with Corey Arthur winning first place with a low round of 76. Arthur also bettered his second place finish from a season ago. Boeing Smith Pictured above are the winners from 13-15 age division. From left is Drew Oxley and Ed Caudill (Tournament Director). and Nick Saunders both tied for second with matching efforts of 79, but Smith won second place outright after beating Saunders in a tiebreaker. The top three golfers in each age group received awards and clubhouse certificates for their efforts. CARPET CLEANING JULY SPECIAL - Through JULY 31, 2011 ONLY! 00 99 9900 $ $ Price includes 3 rooms under 150 sq. ft. per room Special Care Cleaning Services 1743 Centenary Road Gallipolis, OH (740) 446-9585 OR 992-2155 FOOTBALL PRACTICE TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — Football practice for the Eastern Junior High football teams will begin at 6 p.m., Monday at the high school field. For more information call 667-6035. MEIGS MS FALL SPORTS CONDITIONING ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — Meigs Middle School conditioning for 7th and 8th grade football will begin on Monday, Aug. 1, from 5-7 p.m. The 7th and 8th grade volleball conditioning also will begin on Monday, Aug. 1. The 7th grade time is 9:30-11 a.m., while the 8th grade begins at 4:30 p.m. MYL FALL BALL FOOTBALL RESERVE SEATS CENTENARY, Ohio — Reserve seats for the 2011 Gallia Academy Football season will go on sale Monday, Aug. 8, for Super Boosters. Parents of varsity and reserve football players, band members, and varsity and reserve cheerleaders will be able to purchase reserve seats on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Reserve seats for the general public will be available on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Tickets may be purchased in the principal’s office at Gallia Academy between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Super Boosters will be limited to a 10 ticket purchase on the first day of sales. After the first day, there will be no limit on the number of tickets which may be purchased. GOLF dent, on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Cliffside Golf Course in Gallipolis, Ohio. Tawney, a graduate of Gallia Academy who is well-known in the area, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently fighting for her life. The Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 and Cliffside Golf Course are teaming up to sponsor a Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament to benefit Nancy Tawney. The planning committee for this welcomes any help or donations of prizes or sponsoring a hole for this tournament. Anyone wanting to play in the tournament or donate should contact one of the following: Nelson Dray (446-1782), David Tawney (446-1615), or Cliffside Golf Course (446-4653). The benefit will begin at 2 p.m. on August 27. SIGNUPS MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — The Middleport Youth League will be holding Fall Ball signups for both baseball and softball for boys and girls ages 5-16 at the Middleport Ball Fields from noon until 4 p.m. on the Saturdays of August 6 and August 13. For more information, call Dave at (740) 590-0438, or Tanya at (740) 992-5481. EAGLE 5K ROAD RACE AND FUN RUN TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — The annual Eagle 5k Road Race and Walk and 1 mile fun run will take place on Saturday, August 6, in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration will be at the Tuppers Plains Ballfields and the race will begin and end at the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Registration forms are available online at www.easternlocal.com. For more information contact Eastern Cross Country and Track Coach Josh Fogle at 740-667-9730. See a 2,400 gal. fish aquarium, experience the thrill of steering a boat in a thunder storm on the Ohio, Mississippi River, or San Francisco Bay. Do it all in the new Pilothouse Simulator at the............. POINT PLEASANT RIVER MUSEUM 28 Main St. Point Pleasant, WV (304) 674 0144 60224304 RIVER VALLEY ATHLETIC MEETING �Sunday, July 31, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis RGYSL Fall Soccer Registration RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The Rio Grande Youth Soccer League (RGYSL) is a competitive travel soccer team. The goals of this Association will be to provide a challenging, skill appropriate training environment that allows for proper technical and tactical development. Creating well-rounded soccer athletes that are capable of competing at a higher standard if they should make that decision. Registration is at the Lyne Center at the University of Rio Grande on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6-8 p.m. More information will be made available and we are also looking for volunteers to help with the league. For more information please contact Tony Daniels at (740) 645-0377 or by email at tdaniels@rio.edu Trades from Page B1 and rode him to the World Series. Here’s a quick-hit look at some of the moves that could be made this year to try to accomplish the same goal. PLAYERS ON THE MARKET: —Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP, Colorado Rockies: 27-year-old Dominican is 6-9 with a 4.20 ERA, a down year after last year’s brilliant effort (198, 2.88). But his strikeout numbers are still overpowering and he has a very manageable contract, making him an attractive target. Good fits? Yankees, Reds. —Heath Bell, RHP, San Diego Padres: Burly All-Star is one of the most proven closers available. His strikeout numbers (6.8 per nine innings) are down from the last two years, but he’s still getting the job done with 29 saves. Good fits? Rangers, Angels, Cardinals. —Hunter Pence, RF, Houston Astros: One of the few bright spots for the lowly Astros this year. Hitting .307 with 11 HRs, 62 RBIs and 24 2Bs. But Houston has been out of race almost since season started and could be looking to sell. Again. Good fits? Braves, Phillies. —B.J. Upton, CF, Tampa Bay Rays: With Rays languishing in a distant third place in the AL East, could look to cut ties with the 2nd overall pick in the 2002 draft. Upton has 15 HRs and 53 RBIs, but is hitting just .227 and could benefit from a change of scenery. Good fits? Nationals, Tigers. “I grew up through the minor leagues with a lot of these guys here, so I love being here, I love playing here,” Upton said. “Let’s hope for the best.” TEAMS TO WATCH: —Texas Rangers: New ownership has been ultra-aggressive in bringing in talent. Reportedly went hard after Beltran and getting a closer to help Neftali Feliz — his five blown saves are third-most in AL — is a big priority. “I just don’t see urgency,” manager Ron Washington said of Feliz. “I don’t see it.” —Philadelphia Phillies: Those Four Aces could use some run support. Phillies have the best record in the majors, but are 18th in team batting average and 13th in runs scored this year. At corner OF spots, Raul Ibanez and Domonic Brown have struggled sometimes. Pence and White Sox OF Carlos Quentin are two hot names right now. —Minnesota Twins: GM Bill Smith has been trying to wait as long as possible to decide if his team is a buyer or seller in the weak AL Central. If they buy, Twins need major help in bullpen and rotation. If they sell in an effort to restock a thin farm system, OFs Jason Kubel, Delmon Young and Michael Cuddyer, DH Jim Thome and LHP Francisco Liriano all could come available for the right price to impact a pennant race near you. —Seattle Mariners: GMs around the country are licking their chops and hoping they finally get word that LHP Felix Hernandez is on the market. M’s steadfastly maintain they’re holding on to King Felix and AllStar closer Brandon League, but you never know. Public Auction Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Take SR 93 South From Jackson, Ohio about six miles. Turn right on Camba Rd. Signs Posted. Locals may want to take Four Mile Rd. South from Jackson to Camba Rd. Address is 853 Camba Rd., Jackson, Ohio, 45640 (Old Dassel Orchard) Items: 2 Nice Oak Iceboxes. 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Owner: The Late Ruth Dassel Rosemary Dassel Trustee Terms: Cash or Local Check w/proper I.D. Out of State checks must be preapproved. Note: This is a huge sale and may require two auction rings. Preston Mustard Auctioneer/Appraiser 79 Pierce Cemetery Rd Jackson, OH 45640 • (740) 286-5868 Licensed State of Ohio See Photos on www.auctionzip.com 60227480 Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page B3 Reggie, the Dog of a Thousand Tears (Part 2) Just to recap from two weekends ago, a war would intervene in the relationship between me and Reggie, but when I came in the door on a fourday pass in November, 2004, I could hear his tail thumping the floor and a pitiful crying sound. It was heartbreaking, but sweet at the same time. I might have cried a little too, I can’t recall, but I was very touched by his show of love for his master. At the risk of coming across as a bit of a softy, I should state for the record that I am a dog person and confess to having a weak spot in my heart where they are concerned. Following my tour of duty in Iraq, I could see that Reggie (or “Reginald” or simply “Nald” as we occasionally called him) had visibly aged; his once jet-black coat was sprinkled with white and gray, his once gleaming white, sharp teeth were dull or broken, he was losing his hearing, his eyes were a little cloudy and he was having a harder time walking. His cat-chasing years were behind him. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but in his elder years, he learned one more trick, a most handy one - how to pee on command. Before he could come in for the night, when it was going to be particularly cold or there was a chance of thunderstorms, Reggie knew one of the conditions was that he would have to empty his bladder before he would be allowed into the house. “Go pee, Reggie!” I would command, and he would obediently comply, and only then would he be allowed to come inside. He was definitely moving more slowly now, staying in the yard and taking long naps. Sometimes I would look out and see him in the yard, and watch him for several minutes, wondering if he had died in his slumber, then only after closer examination I would see his chest heave or a leg twitch. He couldn’t really run anymore, but he In the Open Jim Freeman could sure chase those rabbits or cats in his dreams. Sometimes we would go outside and holler for him, loudly and repeatedly, only to find him sleeping somewhere, oblivious to our calls. He could only move short distances at a time, and had difficulty breathing, hence giving rise to another nickname, “Darth Vader.” During what I called his “last good summer,” we went camping at Hocking Hills State Park. He was well-behaved, but had to take frequent rests during the hike at Old Man’s Cave. He played Fetch the Stick in the pool beneath the lower falls and unleashed his inner puppy. Some youngsters playing nearby asked if they could play with him, and of course they could. He was in dog heaven, but I almost had to carry him out of the gorge. Then things got to the point he could no longer climb the few steps onto the porch to get into the house, and Mary or I would have to pick him up and carry his 80-or-so pounds. He was getting lighter and we could tell he was hurting with his old, stiff legs; we gave him children’s aspirin and knew in hearts the end couldn’t be far away. Then one day he couldn’t move one of his hind legs, and Mary made the tough phone call to Dr. Grueser, our veterinarian. She then made another phone call to me at the office telling me that he would stop by the house that afternoon. For the remainder of the day I was a complete wreck. I left work a little early and saw the veterinarian’s truck parked in the driveway and him talking with Mary. My heart sank and a huge lump rose up in my throat. I made it home in time, just barely. Reggie was lying there in the yard watching us talk, completely unaware of the topic of discussion. Incidentally, he was in the exact same spot in the yard where a couple of weeks ago I mentioned he first met my wife those many years before. It was a beautiful, warm fall day, the last hurrah of a late Indian summer with an incredibly blue, cloudless sky. It was, in short, a day without flaws. The three of us walked over to Reggie and sat down in the grass around him, Kelly explaining how the process works. There are two shots; the first to put him into a sound sleep, the second to shut down his nervous system and respiration, resulting in death. The old dog’s trust in us and complete innocence made me feel rather guilty. Reggie just laid there happily thumping his tail and winced just a little bit at the first injection then almost instantly settled back down with our comforting. Tears were streaming down my face then, just as they are now as I am writing this, and Kelly told us we had a few minutes that we could spend petting him or talking to him before he fell asleep. To be continued... Jim Freeman is wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District. He can be contacted weekdays at 740-9924282 or at jim.freeman@oh.nacdnet.net Toll Free 1-877-441-1312 �Page B4 • Sunday Times-Sentinel Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Sunday, July 31, 2011 Slow Gallipolis Elks Lodge Soccer Shootout winners from Page B1 Girls 8-and-under winners, from left, Kirstin James (1st), Regan Wilcoxon (2nd) and Lalla Hurlow (3rd). Girls 10-and-under winner Chloe Gee. Boys 12-and-under winners, from left, Caden Wilt (1st) and Wesley Collins (3rd). Boys 10-and-under winners, from left, Justin Wilcoxon (1st) and Caleb Henry (2nd). Boys 8-and-under winners, from left, Brody Wilt (1st) and Blake Caldwell (2nd). Girls 12-and-under winner Brianna McGuire. Era from Page B1 the next guy is, whether he’s here in training camp or he’s on the street somewhere or he’s on another team or he’s in Canada,” Zimmer said. “Who knows? We’ve got to find somebody who can play.” Losing Joseph was a huge setback. “Of course it’s a shock,” Jones said. “JJo’s been here for five years and he’s one of the best players on the team. When you hear it, it’s very shocking.” The Bengals didn’t assign a dorm room for Palmer — no shock there. Palmer stunned the organization by asking for a trade following a 4-12 season. He said he would rather retire than play another year for one of the NFL’s most forlorn franchises, with only two winning records in the last 20 years. Owner Mike Brown insisted this week that he wouldn’t trade Palmer, who was placed on a reserve list for players who didn’t report to camp on Friday. Palmer’s decision to stay away surprised his teammates initially, but they’ve come to accept it. “People just realized he was frustrated,” offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth said. “But there’s a lot of teams around the league that have frustrating years, and it doesn’t mean you quit and walk away.” Although they say they won’t trade Palmer because it would amount to rewarding someone who wants out, they sent Ochocinco to New England for draft picks on Thursday night. The selfpromoting receiver had tried to get traded three years ago, but the Bengals refused. “Chad was a great teammate and a lot of fun,” Whitworth said. “I enjoyed him every day. But he’s moved on, too. It’s definitely going to be different. Now it’s a chance for the younger guys on the team to step up and make this their football team and leave their legacy.” The Bengals added to their legacy of off-field problems this month, when Jones and freeagent running back Cedric Benson were arrested. Both could be disciplined by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Jones hurt his neck last season and needed surgery. He had another procedure over the summer to help it heal. Jones said on Friday that he probably won’t be allowed to participate in any drills that involve contact for two or three weeks. Jones knows that fans are expecting another dreary season in Cincinnati because of all the change. “All I’ve got to say is: There’s going to be bright days on the other end,” Jones said. “I promise you we won’t be 4-12 this year.” In other news, the Bengals released defensive end Antwan Odom on Friday, parting with the often-injured lineman as they opened training camp.The 29-year-old lineman was the Bengals’ top defensive addition after the 2007 season, getting a five-year, $29.5 million contract as a free agent from Tennessee. He ing for 1,825 yards and rushing for 868 more. Nebraska sophomore Taylor Martinez might be even the faster than Robinson, though he struggled at the end of last season after putting together a spectacular first half. And at Minnesota, new coach Jerry Kill is putting his diverse spread attack in the hands of MarQueis Gray, who has been moved back to quarterback from wide receiver, much to the delight of many Gophers fans who believe they might have another Denard Robinson. The player known as “Shoelace” quickly became a national sensation in his first season as a starter, with his breath-taking runs and record-breaking numbers. He set a school record for total offense in his first start, putting up 383 yards (197 rushing) against Connecticut, then topped that the next week with 502 yards in a victory at Notre Dame. When the season was over, Robinson was the first player in NCAA history to reach 2,500 yards passing and 1,500 yards rushing in a single season. But as the year wore on, the hits took a toll on the 6foot, 193-pound Robinson, who dealt with a variety of injuries. And despite all the yards and points Michigan’s offense produced, it often wasn’t enough to offset a defense that was one of the worst in the country and one of the worst in school history. In three years under Rodriguez, while Michigan’s offense made progress its defense was never any better than bad. Hoke, a former Michigan defensive line coach who was hired away from San Diego State, is hoping that a change in offensive scheme will help the Wolverines’ defense. “Being in a system where you, as a defensive lineman, have to play combination blocks, doubleteams . it teaches you, No. 1, how to play the blocks and it teaches a toughness that it takes to play those blocks,” he said. “I think there’s a physicalness that goes to how you practice and how you prepare when you’re playing against a prostyle offense.” A big change for Robinson? Sure, but maybe not as much as many Wolverines fans expect. The new offense is a lot like what he ran in high school, he said. In fact, he says not until his senior season did he become a shotgun quarterback. The biggest challenge has been working on the footwork necessary to drop back and set up in the pocket, including eliminating his tendency to bounce. “That was natural just to bounce instead of stepping up into the pocket,” he said. “That was a big thing I have to work on. Just getting my feet underneath me.” New offensive coordinator Al Borges has said the shotgun will still be a part of Michigan’s offense and there will be plays designed to get Robinson running. As long as Robinson doesn’t look slower, Wolverines fans surely won’t mind. Submitted photos hurt his foot during his first training camp practice, setting a trend. He went on to start only eight games for the Bengals in 2008. He started the first six games in 2009, then tore an Achilles’ tendon. Last season, he started only three games because of a wrist injury and a fourgame suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances. The Bengals made an anticipated move on Friday, putting quarterback Carson Palmer on a reserve list for players who failed to report to camp. Palmer has four years left on his contract but has told the team he’ll retire rather than play another year in Cincinnati. Cincinnati signed two more draft choices — guard Clint Boling from Georgia (fourth round) and running back Jay Finley from Baylor (seventh round). That gives them six draft picks under contract, including firstround pick A.J. Green, who agreed to a four-year deal on Thursday. Quarterback Andy Dalton, taken in the second round, hadn’t yet reached an agreement Friday. The Bengals hold their first practice on Saturday afternoon. Also on Friday, Cincinnati waived offensive lineman Andrew Mitchell and signed college free agent Ryan McKnight, an offensive lineman from South Dakota State. Boys 14-and-under winner Joshua Henry. You’ll Feel Right At Home. Home National Bank is large enough to handle all of your financial needs, but small enough to know your first name. Since all of our loan decisions are made locally we can close a loan quickly. Please come see us for all your banking needs, we promise to make you feel right at home. w w w. h o m e n a t l b a n k . c o m Get up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway. 740-446-0842 www.norrisnorthupdodge.com RACINE 740-949-2210 SYRACUSE 740-992-6333 �Sunday, July 31, 2011 NFL from Page B1 camp practices Monday without Peyton Manning, who not only is coming off neck surgery, but doesn’t have a contract. Coach Jim Caldwell said the star quarterback is “not ready right now” and that the team will “turn him loose” when he is ready to play. Manning is in the midst of negotiations on a new contract that Colts owner Jim Irsay says will make the four-time league MVP the highest-paid player in NFL history. Manning has never missed a start — the streak is at 227, including playoffs, the longest active one in the league. “I’ve told him to be as cautious as he needs to be because the last time I checked, we don’t count preseason games,” Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday said. “I can tell you this, there’s not a player that works harder than he does.” New England did release seven players, including defensive end Ty Warren, tight end Alge Crumpler and offensive tackle Nick Kaczur. All carried salary cap numbers of at least $3 million. Also released were linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, defensive lineman Marcus Stroud, cornerback Tony Carter and linebacker Ryan Coulson. The Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers released Mark Tauscher, a fixture at right tackle for the better part of a decade, along with linebackers Nick Barnett, Brandon Chillar and Brady Poppinga and defensive lineman Justin Harrell. San Francisco has its new quarterback, too, and it’s a familiar face: Alex Smith. He signed his one-year free agent contract, as expected, giving new coach and former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh an experienced starter for this season. Within minutes of completing his deal, Smith was on the sidelines for the team’s first training camp practice — even though he can’t formally take part in physical activity until Aug. 4 under the new labor requirements. Meanwhile, running back Frank Gore was a no-show for the first day of camp, apparently fulfilling his plan to hold out for a new contract. The two-time Pro Bowl selection, in the final year of his current deal, has been deemed healthy by his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, who didn’t respond to phone messages or email inquiries Friday. Gore went down with a season-ending fractured hip in a Monday night game at Arizona last Nov. 29, but has recovered. San Francisco released veteran kicker Joe Nedney and center Eric Heitmann after they failed physicals. Nedney will be replaced by five-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers, late of the Eagles, who agreed to a deal Thursday. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora failed to report for the opening day of the New York Giants training camp and was placed on the reserve-did not report list. Umenyiora, who said during the recent lockout that general manager Jerry Reese failed to live up to a promise to renegotiate his contract, can be fined $30,000 a day. Umenyiora missed his physical, a team meeting and a conditioning session. Miami completed its trade for Reggie Bush by sending safety Jonathon Amaya and an undisclosed draft pick to New Orleans. Bush was acquired Thursday, when he agreed to a two-year contract for nearly $10 million with the Dolphins. Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne said Friday the team had reached a contract agreement with quarterback Matt Moore, who was not re-signed by Carolina, but Miami had not confirmed the deal. Pittsburgh cut veteran tackle Flozell Adams, while Atlanta is bringing back a rising star at the position, Tyson Clabo. After the Steelers agreed to terms with free agents Willie Colon and Jonathan Scott, they released the 36-year-old Adams, who was in the second year of a twoyear deal and was scheduled to make $5 million this season. The Falcons agreed to terms with Pro Bowl tackle Clabo on a five-year deal worth $25 million, about $11.5 million in guaranteed money. Atlanta opened cap room by releasing defensive end Jamaal Anderson and receiver Michael Jenkins, two former first-round picks. The team cleared $7.8 million under the salary cap with those moves, then agreed to terms with DE Ray Edwards on a five-year contract. Jacksonville and safety Dawan Landry agreed on a five-year contract, giving the franchise a third new defensive starter in as many days. Landry, who spent the last five years in Baltimore, is expected to sign a contract Saturday. Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis London from Page B1 Olympics, meaning an attempted attack is highly likely. Security screenings for spectators will be tight and widespread, with airport-style checks at most venues. Away from the competition sites, protecting the Underground subway network and public places will be a major challenge. “We’re already seeing chatter from terror groups regarding the 2012 Games but none of it seems defined at the moment,” said a British security official, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of his work. “This is to be expected though with an event of this magnitude.” About 12,000 police officers will be on duty each day of the July 27Aug. 12 games, which have a security budget of 475 million pounds ($770 million). British officials say the country has the experience and know-how in dealing with terrorism. “I am as sure as you can possibly be one year out from a games that we have done everything that we need to deliver a safe and secure games,” Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson said. Extra surveillance cameras will also be installed around the Olympic Park — Britain has some of the most extensive surveillance powers in the world and has become a leader in what critics call “Big Brother” techniques with its more than 4.3 million closed-circuit cameras in operation. All Olympics workers will be put through a vigorous screening, including checks for terror and other criminal offenses. Organizers are determined to keep security from being overwhelming. They point to the successful policing of the royal wedding in April of Prince William and Kate Middleton, when a million people lined the procession route from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. “We’re very good at policing in a friendly and a discrete way,” organizing committee leader Sebastian Coe said. “The real challenge is to maintain security to protect the athletes, protect people, protect assets, but at the same time having people leaving your city feeling they haven’t been pushed from pillar to post.” Despite the tight security, London wants these games to be a party. While the Beijing Olympics were marked by a sterile atmosphere, London promises knowledgeable fans, packed venues, “live sites” with giant screens around the city and a “home” crowd of citizens from different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. It will all kick off with an opening ceremony created by “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle. “It won’t be the same as Beijing,” Johnson said. “I’ve always said it would be different. It would be splendid. It would be brilliant. It would be brilliant in an entirely different way. “Wait till you see that opening ceremony. I think you will be weeping tears of joy after that opening ceremony. That’s my confident prediction.” While Athens struggled to the last minute to finish venues for the 2004 Olympics, and Beijing was battered for its record on Tibet and human rights ahead of the 2008 Games, London has enjoyed a comparatively smooth and crisisfree ride so far. On the down side, the British public has complained bitterly about the ticket sales process, and London’s strained public transport system faces tough challenges to keep the city moving smoothly during the games. Coe, a two-time 1,500meter Olympic gold medalist and former 800meter record-holder, surveys the year ahead like a runner entering the “midway back straight” on the final lap. “I know from 800s that’s where it’s won and lost,” Coe said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I don’t kid myself. This is a crucial part of the race, Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page B5 and how you come out of that 500 to 600 (meters) often determines how you come across the line.” On Wednesday, London will mark the year-to-go milestone with a televised ceremony from Trafalgar Square, with International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge on hand to formally invite the world’s athletes to the games. Organizers will present the design of the Olympic medals and, in the Olympic Park, British medal hopeful Tom Daley will perform the first dive into the Olympic pool. “If we compare with previous games, we are well advanced and this is a very comfortable position,” Denis Oswald, the Swiss IOC executive board member who leads the coordination commission for London, told the AP. “This is especially the case when you don’t have to worry about construction and you can really concentrate on the operations side.” Olympic organizers say 88 percent of the venues and infrastructure work for the games has been completed. The Olympic Park in Stratford has a set of gleaming new venues, including the main Olympic Stadium, the velodrome, handball arena and temporary basketball arena. The aquatics center, with its sweeping wave-shaped roof, will be formally completed on Wednesday. Over the next 12 months, organizers will install the track in the stadium, dress up the venues, finish the landscaping and complete the Olympic village on the edge of the park. The 226-hectare (560acre) site is the centerpiece of a massive regeneration project that is turning a former industrial wasteland into a huge urban park. Bordered by a giant new shopping center and new transport links, the park is designed to serve as a vibrant new neighborhood after the games. Ticketing remains a sore point. With 6.6 million tickets available to the British public, organizers received 22 million requests in a heavily-criticized first lottery-style allocation — with 1.2 million applicants coming up empty. Another 750,000 tickets were sold in the first phase of the second sales. A total of 3.5 million have now been sold, with tickets remaining only for soccer, volleyball and wrestling. “No city has ever sold tickets at that rate,” Coe said. “No games, no sporting event in my lifetime can point to that kind of demand. But I don’t for one minute diminish or dismiss the level of disappointment.” The IOC singles out transportation as London’s biggest Olympic challenge. Organizers are calling these the “public transport games,” with spectators traveling to venues by Underground, bus and the new high-speed “Javelin” rail service between St. Pancras station and Stratford. Billions of pounds have been invested in public transport upgrades. Underground strikes haven’t been ruled out. A system of Olympic traffic lanes and routes is still being finalized. “Transport is a challenge in London in normal times as well, so when you add 300,000 people who are moving from one place to another, it doesn’t help the situation,” Oswald said. Citing the transportation problems that marred the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Coe understands that London’s reputation would be severely damaged if the games are mired in traffic gridlock and travel chaos. Said Coe: “We know this has to work.” "West Virginia's La rg e s t C o u n t y Fa i r " MASON CO U N T Y FA I R Rt. 62 North of Point Pleasant, WV August 8th - 13th Carnival - Entertainment - Livestock Tues. Aug. 9th - Whisnants Wed. Aug. 10th - Joe Nichols Thurs. Aug. 11th - Josh Thompson Fri. Aug. 12th - Lo Cash Cowboys Sat. Aug. 13th - Rockshow Band All Shows 9:00 P.M. Call 304-675-5463 For More Information SUNDAY TELEVISION GUIDE �Page B6 • Sunday Times-Sentinel Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Browns busy, but quiet on eve of camp BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Players and coaches quietly hustled in and out of the Cleveland Browns training facility on Friday. But quiet was the order of the day. While other teams scrambled to add players and make headlines, the Browns did not announce any signings after 6 p.m. Friday, the time at which NFL teams were permitted to officially make moves. General manager Tom Heckert had advised earlier in the week not to expect the Browns to make a big splash in the free-agent pool. Turns out, he was right on the money. “If there’s a good player, we’re going to go after him,” Heckert said, “but we’re not going to just go out and sign a bunch of guys because there’s a bunch of guys available.” It was anticipated, however, that Cleveland would quickly announce the signing of draft picks. That did not happen, though Heckert has repeatedly said he and team president Mike Holmgren intend to build through the draft and are proud of this year’s series of picks. Despite their official silence, the Browns appear to have come to terms with all of their choices except their No. 1, defensive lineman Phil Taylor of Baylor. And defensive end Jayme Mitchell has all but re-signed to a two-year deal. But on the eve of new coach Pat Shurmur’s much-awaited first practice, still nothing was official. It’s still uncertain if running back Brandon Jackson is coming to Cleveland from Green Bay, which has been mentioned this week. Jackson would be a welcome addition as a player with significant postseason experience. He had his best year in 2010 at Green Bay, rushing for 703 yards on 190 carries. He also caught 43 passes for 342 yards. On the Packers’ postseason run to a Super Bowl title, he averaged 4.3 yards on 16 carries and 9.6 yards on eight receptions in four games. Meanwhile, the fate of veteran kicker Phil Dawson was still up in the air. The Browns’ all-time leader in field goals, and the lone remaining member of the 1999 expansion team, figured his career in Cleveland was over after last year’s 5-11 finish. Then the Browns designated him the franchise player in February, and Heckert has held conversations with the 36-year-old this week. If and when Dawson returns, he will play for his sixth coach in Cleveland. At least three different management teams have spoken with him about a possible long-term deal, but were out the door before negotiations became serious. Dawson never complained publicly, and instead went out and posted an 82-percent accuracy on field goals. That clip is good for 10th in NFL history. When the Browns announce their additions, they’ll have to work quickly. Shurmur intends to install a West Coast offense and change the defense to feature four down linemen, instead of four linebackers. Perhaps fourth-round choice Owen Marecic, of Stanford, can help in both areas. Drafted as a fullback to possibly replace free-agent Lawrence Vickers, Marecic’s claim to fame is scoring twice in 13 seconds on both sides of the ball a year ago. Against Notre Dame on Sept. 25, Marecic rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, then snared his first career interception as a linebacker and took it back 20 yards for another score in Stanford’s 37-14 win. Cleveland opens the preseason at home vs. the Packers on Aug. 13. They open the regular season at home, vs. Cincinnati, on Sept. 11. Sunday, July 31, 2011 Big Ten Notebook Bielema urges NCAA to kick out cheaters CHICAGO (AP) — Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema was asked Thursday about the NCAA cracking down on rule-breakers. He never mentioned Jim Tressel, but it certainly sounded as if he doesn’t have much sympathy for the former Ohio State coach. Bielema was the second coach to address reporters at Big Ten Media Day and he shared some strong opinions about what to do with coaches who cheat in recruiting. “If you’re trying to be competitive, you’re trying to win a football game, all those things, maximize all your opportunities, do what you have to do,” he said. “But when you consciously break an NCAA rule, to me the only way to deter that is to get rid of people, or seriously hold programs accountable. That’s probably the number one thing I would love to see happen in the world of college football.” Tressel was forced out at Ohio State on Memorial Day after the school learned he withheld information about possible NCAA violations by his players. Wisconsin has stayed above the fray in recent years when it comes to NCAA issues. “I tell kids all the time in recruiting, I’m going to be in charge of you basically two or three hours on a practice field every day,” Bielema said. “I don’t know what you’re going to do at 1 o’clock on Saturday night. I hope I know because I recruit a young man. I said it earlier, but I think you recruit your own problems. “One thing we try to emphasize at Wisconsin, I tell my coaches, they’re all fathers, they all have children, If you are not willing to let a recruit come in and baby-sit your children when you’re not in the house, don’t recruit them.” P O T E N T I A L STARTER? Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema isn’t about to hand the starting quarterback job to highly touted transfer Russell Wilson. He called Wilson, who transferred from North Carolina State, a “potential” starter. “It’s a work in progress,” Bielema said. “No matter how good a football player Russell Wilson is, the first thing I wanted to find out is what kind of person he is. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t recruiting somebody that was going to be a problem at Wisconsin.” NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Illinois fans won’t have to hit the road much this year to see their team play in person. The Illini have eight regular-season home games, including five straight at Memorial Stadium to open the season. Big Ten heavyweights Ohio State and Wisconsin come to Champaign later in the year. “All four nonconference games are at home and it’s exciting,” Illini coach Ron Zook said. “We’re looking forward to being able to stay at home.” Illinois kicks off Sept. 3 with Arkansas State and hosts Northwestern to open Big Ten play on Oct. 1. BOILERMAKERS DOUBLE UP AT QB: For the first time, Purdue coach Danny Hope has game experience at quarterback. His challenge is to pick from three who played in 2010: sophomore Rob Henry, senior Rob Marve and sophomore Sean Robinson. Henry and Marve appear to be the frontrunners. “A lot of people talk about our quarterback situation if you don’t have a starter, you don’t have a quarterback,” he said. “I disagree. We have two really good quarterbacks (Henry and Marve). Both guys are great players, great people ... and really want to win.” B U C K E Y E S RECRUITING: New Ohio State coach Luke Fickell said scandals and upheaval in the marquee program haven’t seemed to dampen recruiting. “I don’t know that we’ve seen any big backlash of any sorts,” Fickell said. “We’ve always — since I’ve been at Ohio State — focused on the history and traditions of what Ohio State has brought. It’s bigger than any one person, any one coach, any one coach or era. “I truly believe that Ohio State will always attract the top-notch student-athletes from around the nation no matter what.” Early Often for the Best 2011 READER'S CHOICE AWARDS Log on to one of the following: mydailytribune.com mydailyregister.com mydailysentinel.com CLICK ON 2011 READER'S CHOICE AWARDS Register with your email address, for your favorites. Brought to you by The Gallipolis Daily Tribune The Daily Sentinel The Point Pleasant Register 60227901 �C1 ALONG THE RIVER READING FOR A CAUSE Sunday, July 31, 2011 Brennan Dunlap (left), who read over 50 books during this yearʼs summer reading program, and Rebecca Jarrell (right) check out Indian-themed crafts during Fridayʼs art show at the library. BY AMBER GILLENWATER MDTNEWS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM GALLIPOLIS — The participants of this year’s summer reading program at Bossard Memorial Library shared their artistic talent with the community during a silent auction and art show held at the library on Friday. Approximately 100 kids participated in the summer reading program that took the participants on a journey around the world. Bossard Library’s Youth Services Coordinator Rachael Barker and Youth Services Associate Megan Daines compiled the weekly sessions on the summer reading theme of “One World, Many Stories” that expanded the cultural knowledge of the children, ages 2-12. Throughout the summer, children could drop by the library each Monday for a free hour of stories, crafts and snacks from a different culture, including Australia, India, Mexico, France, Egypt, Africa and Italy. During Friday’s silent auction and art show, the crafts completed by kids over the summer could be viewed by the public and many art projects were up for sale — funding that will go toward a program known as “Read to Feed” and held feed families across the globe. The Read to Feed program is coordinated by Heifer International, a company based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that works with communities all over the world in an effort to stop hunger through the gift of livestock and education in environmentally sound agriculture. The funding raised through donations and the silent auction will be pooled, along with funding gained through the children’s individual summer reading sponsors, and will be spent to purchase goats, sheep, llamas, rabbits, heifers, pigs, tree saplings, bees and/or other livestock for families in need. The program plays on the adage, “give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime,” and, according to Daines, shows the children participating in the summer reading program that they can make a difference. “I want the kids to see that they can make a difference in the world by doing something just as simple as reading,” Daines said. “Just by reading, they have a huge impact and by participating in this program ... they can improve somebody’s life.” According to Daines, all sponsorship money for Read to Feed is due to the library by Aug. 8 and the community can also donate and participate in the program. On Monday, summer reading participants will have the opportunity to participate in a presentation about to China and are encouraged to attend the program for fun, crafts, snacks and a story at the library from 2-3 p.m. The summer reading finale will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the library. The finale, a luau that will feature a fire dance performance by the Soul Fire Tribe of Yellow Springs, Ohio, will only be open to registered summer reading program guests due to limited space. Also, during the finale, the children who have completed the summer reading program will receive a certificate. A party will be held for the participants of the teen summer reading program will be held on Aug. 9 at the library. Kyley Jones (left), Julie Jarrell (middle) and Jenny Jones (right) stopped by during Fridayʼs silent auction and art show to hang out and show off their own crafts. While real pyramids donʼt sparkle, these miniature pyramids are a fun way to discover Egyptian culture. Even tigers enjoy a good book. Photos by Amber Gillenwater �Page C2 • Sunday Times-Sentinel 200 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. 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Call 404-456-3802 In Memory 2 bedroom house, $350 month $350 deposit, years lease, No pets, 740-992-5097 163 N 4th, Middleport, 3 br, 2 bath, newly renovated, No pets, $500 a month, 740-992-7853 or 740-5902324 Land (Acreage) Have land to Rent or Lease for Livestock feeding. Located on Perkins Road off 218. Call 216-281-8777 4000 Manufactured Housing Rentals For rent a 2 bedroom mobile home $425.00 a month, $ 425.00 deposit plus utilities. no pets 740-441-2707 RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 BR townhouse apartments, also renting 2 & 3BR houses. Call 441-1111. For Sale By Owner IN LOVING MEMORY Real Estate Rentals 2003 Mazda Protege', all power, 1 owner, 68,800 miles, 740-992-4422 Miscellaneous Jet Aeration Motors repaired, new & rebuilt in stock. Call Ron Evans 1-800-537-9528 4-Sale by Owner 36 acres "Wooded Area" 2-Good Home Sites-Close to water & Electric, Ph 256-6444 Large Yard Sale, Maple St., Middleport, Mon 8-1, Tues 8-2, 9-5, furniture, baby, kids, more Furniture 400 Sunday, July 31, 2001 Log- 2 BR apts -very nice roomy, LR,Kitchen,Bath,Laundry. References and deposit required. Porter area. 740-245-5114 or 446-2801. 1 br. apt, $325 per mo. plus utilities & deposit, 3rd St, Racine, 740-2474292 New Condo! 2 bedroom & den, or 3 bedroom's, stove-frig-ac-patio, wood floor's, Racine, Oh, $675 per mo. & electric, 740-247-3008 Spring Valley Green Apartments 1 BR at $400+2 BR at $475 Month. 446-1599. Commercial 2500 sq ft building for rent w/ office, display area and garage or shop area plus lots of parking. Best location in town beside new Hampton Inn. lease neg. 740-441-5150 or 740379-2923 In Memory In Memory of Tomiko Lewis Dec 21,1930 - 2010 WVDA needs assistance in the dayto-day operations at the Lakin Farm in Mason County. Duties include routine manual labor and general farm work using currently accepted agricultural practices and applications of new technologies. Work is performed in all weather conditions and schedule will vary dependent upon weather conditions. Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent, one year experience in farming operation. Salary: $21K Visit: www.wvagriculture.org/application.html; or contact Connie at ctolley@wvda.us or 304-558-2210. Submit application and resume to Connie Tolley, WV Dept of Agriculture, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25305 or fax to 558-2270. Closing Date: until filled. EOE 3-BR Trailer on 1 acre of land-3 buildings $525 mth & $525 Deposit NO PETS Ph: 740)367-0641 or 740)367-7272 2 BR Mobile Home with Air,Water,Sewer,Trash Paid, NO PETS, located @ Johnson's Mobile Home Park Ph. 446-3160 Small 2 br mobile home in Racine, $225 per mo. $225 dep., years lease, no pets, no calls after 9pm, 740-992-5097 Sales 1972 Homette for Sale 3 BR-1Bath $2,500 Ph: 339-0604 or 388-8476 1995 2BR 14x70 Mobile (Clayton) $7500 or Best Offer must be moved 709-1657 or 446-1271. WOW! Gov't program now available on manufactured homes. Call while funds last! 740-446-3570 6000 Employment Accounting / Financial Bookkeeper/Receptionist needed for Local Accounting Firm. Send Resume to the Gallipolis Daily Tribune PO Box 469 Gallipolis,Oh 45631 C/O KC 720 Drivers & Delivery 1-Driver Position Robertsburg : Valley Brook Concrete. Requirements; CDL, experience preferred, dependable, willing to work 6 days a week. Extra skills such as welding, building etc. preferred. Benefits after waiting period. 304-7735519 for interviews (Need Driver Immediately). R & J Trucking in Marietta, OH is hiring CDL A Drivers for local & Regional Routes. Applicants must be at least 23 yrs have min of 1 yr of commercial driving exp. Clean MVR, Haz-mat Cert. Excellent health & dental insurance, 401(K), Vacation, Bonus pays and safety awards. Contact Kenton at 1-800462-9365 E.O.E. Education It’s been one long year. I miss you every day. You were Loved by so many. You changed and blessed many lives with your life and your passing. I continue to pray for the young man whos life was also changed forever that day also. “I trust in the Lord with all my heart.” Always, Desi Overbrook Center is currently seeking a beautician to work in the facility's beauty salon. Candidates should possess a valid Ohio managing cosmetologist license. Salary is based on commission. Interested candidates should contact the administrator at 740-992-6472. EOE Overbrook Center participates in the Druig Free Workplace Program. Program substitutes needed to work at Carleton School & Meigs Industries with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Qualifications depend on position but at a minimum include a High School Deploma or GED and valid Ohio Drivers License. Submit application or resume to: Meigs County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 1310 Carleton Street, PO Box 307, Syracuse, Oh 45779 Management / Supervisory Beautician- w/Ohio managers license, full or part time, Attitudes, 740-992-2200 Medical Female Care Giver needed- Experience and references required Ph: 645-6513 Wanted Full-time employment in your own home as a Home Services Worker with Buckeye Community Services. Home must be in Gallia County. We provide salary plus benefits and a daily room and board rate. You provide a home,guidance and friendship in a family atmosphere. Requires ability to teach personal living skills and a commitment to the growth and development of an individual with developmental disabilities. If interested contact Cecilia at 1-800531-2302 or (740) 286-5039. Preemployment Drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. A Celebration Of Life...... Overbrook Center, Located at 333 Page Street, Middleport, Ohio Is Pleased To Announce We Are Accepting Applicatins For Full Time And Part Time RN's And LPN's, To Join Our Friendly And Dedicated Staff. Applicant's Must Be Dependable; Team Players With Positive Attitudes To Join Us In Providing Outstanding, Quality Care To Our Residents. Stop By And Fill Out An Application M-F 8am-4:30pm Or Contact Susie Drehel, Staff Development Coordinator @ 740-9926472. E.O.E. & A Participant Of The Drug-Free Workplace Program Swisher & Lohse Position open for pharmacy technician, call 1-740-992-2955 or email info@ThePharmacy4u.com Overbrook Center is now accepting resumes for the position of Director of Housekeeping and Laundry. The qualified candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, prior management experience, excellent organizational skills, working knowledge of long term care rules and regulations and must have solid knowledge base of industrial/commercial cleaning equipment, products, techniques and MSDS. Qualified candidates may send resumes to Charla Brown-McGuire, RN, LNHA, Administrator, 333 Page Street, Middleport, Oh 45760. E.O.E. & Participant of the Drug Free Workplace Program 9000 Service / Bus. Directory Help Wanted - General Direct Supervision employees to oversee male youth in a staff secure residential environment. Must pass physical training requirement. Pay based on experience. Call 740379-9083 M-F from 8-4 Miscellaneous BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee Local references furnished and established in 1975 Call 24 hrs 740)446-0870 Rogers Basement Waterproofing �Sunday, July 31, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C3 Got Something to say to that Special Someon e? Say it in The Classifieds ! Help Wanted Bulletin Boards $12.00 Column Inch per day REVIVAL & HOMECOMING Crown City Community Church AUG. 5, 6, & 7 Fr., Sat. 6:00 pm & Sun. 10 am Rev. Larry Dillon, Speaker Special Singing Nightly - Local Singers Forgiven 4 - Sat. & Sunday Lunch 12:00 Sun. Pastor Mike Dickerson Welcomes Everyone! Conceal & Carry Gun Class Must have for Gun Permit NRA Certified Instructor Email: NRACCW@inbox.com DANCE CLASSES Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe Baton, Flag Technical Foundation Performance Opportunities Basket Games Gallia Meigs Performance Arts Doors Open at 5 Games Start at 6 Patty Fellure 740-245-9880 or 645-3836 August 13st GAHS Cafeteria 20 Games for $20.00 Only 300 tickets available! Melissa Moore 740-645-4980 Help Wanted Help Wanted GKN Sinter Metals, a wholly owned subsidiary of GKN plc, is the world’s leading producer of precision powder metal components and has over 7,000 employees in 30 locations on five continents. Our manufacturing facility located in Gallipolis, Ohio, is increasing sales and reaching new customers. We are seeking motivated, skilled individuals for the following positions at our Plant. opportunity Call Now! For Next Class Date 740-256-6514 Help the GAHS Band Help Wanted Studios - Middleport & Gallipolis Production Supervisor is responsible to oversee, monitor, coordinate, train hourly employees, participates and leads lean activities. Requires a minimum of 4 year degree or equivalent combined education and experience, with a strong background in lean manufacturing, minimum of two years in supervision, preferably in a union facility. Tool Maker is responsible to manufacture, rework, and repair tooling, provide support for machine breakdowns as applicable and gauging upkeep. EDM, CNC and manual lathe experience preferred. Requires High School Diploma or GED, 3-6 years experience as a tool maker or equivalent combination of experience and education and passing score on entry test. Manufacturing Engineer Performs tasks related to manufacturing systems development, improvements and troubleshooting as related to equipment and tooling. Requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineer is responsible to perform tasks related to electrical system development, and troubleshooting. Requires a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or 8 years of equivalent experience. Program Manager is responsible for all customer correspondence, managing the APQP process from sourcing, launch and life cycle of product. Requires a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Help Wanted Help Wanted Needed Immediately! Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, OH is seeking per diem COTAs for the Home Care setting. Primary responsibilities for Cota include direct occupational therapy services under an OTR plan of care for. Qualifications: Must be graduates of an accredited COTA program. Ohio COTA licensure required with WV licensure also preferred. Previous experience is desirable. Holzer Medical Center offers an excellent salary and benefit package. Qualified individuals may contact the Human Resources Department or apply online. Holzer Medical Center Human Resources 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631 Phone: (740) 446-5105 • Fax: (740) 446-5106 • www.holzer.org QSC (Quality Systems Coordinator) This position supports the Quality Group by providing administrative expertise regarding the customer requirements and is responsible for location and/or group internal audit program management activities. Requires AS in technical or Business and 2-5 years exp w/auditing and/or administrative skills or 5-10 years of equivalent experience. Information Systems Technician is responsible for supporting hardware and software within a plant environment. Must have superior customer service skills. Requires minimum of associate’s degree or equivalent experience. GKN offers a comprehensive benefit package to its employees. If you are qualified, motivated and looking for a great growth opportunity and rewarding challenges; we encourage you to forward your resume to: Email: hr.gallipolis@gknsintermetals.com Fax: 740-441-3874 Mail: GKN Sinter Metals, 2160 Eastern Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Equal Opportunity Employer MONDAY TELEVISION GUIDE �Page C4• Sunday Times-Sentinel POLICIES Ohio Valley Publishing reserves the right to edit, reject or cancel any ad at any time. ¾Errors Must Be Reported on the first day of publication and the TribuneSentinel-Register will be responsible for no more than the cost of the space occupied by the error and only the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of an advertisement. Corrections will be made in the first available edition. ¾Box number ads are always confidential. ¾Current applies. rate card ¾All Real Estate advertisements are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. ¾This newspaper accepts only help wanted ads meeting EOE standards. ¾We will not knowingly accept any advertisement in violation of the law. FIND A JOB OR A NEW CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS 100 Legals Legal Notice Request For Bond Release Permit Number: D-2018 Mining Year: 4 Date Issued: 11-29-99 Sands Hill Mining LLC is requesting a Phase 3 bond release for 60.5 acres affected bythe aforementioned coal mine and reclamation permit, located in Section 33, Huntington Township, Gallia County, Ohio. Successful reclamation was completed on August 9, 2009 in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $22,687.50 bond is on deposit, of which $22,687.50 is sought to be released. Written objections, comments, or requests for a bond release conference may be submitted to the Chief of the Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. H-3, Columbus, OH 43229, in accordance with paragraph (F)(6) of the Ohio Revised Code Section 1513.16. Written objections or requests for bond release conferences must be filed with the Chief within 30 days after the last date of this publication. (7) 17, 24, 31, (8) 7, 2011 LEGAL NOTICE The City of Gallipolis will accept sealed bids for the construction of a new Justice Center at 518 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. Bid packages may be picked up at the City Manager’s Office at 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. There will be a nonrefundable deposit of $150.00 charged for each set. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the work site (meet at 518 Second Avenue). The bids will be due at 12 noon on Friday, August 26, 2011. Bids shall be delivered to the Office of the City Manager located at 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio, or mailed to City of Gallipolis, P. O. Box 339, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. This project will be performed under State Prevailing Wage laws. The City reserves the right to reject or accept all bids and pricing shall hold for a schedule delay of up to sixty (60) days.Randall J. FinneyGallipolis City Manager (7) 24, 31, 2011 Help Wanted 100 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Legals LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the Office of the City Manager, City of Gallipolis, 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio, 45631, for the milling and paving of First Avenue from Vine Street to Sycamore Street. State prevailing wages must be used on this project. Bid packages will be available in the Office of the Asst. City Auditor at the location above.All bids shall be sealed and marked “Sealed Bid - Street Paving.” Bids will be received at the above location until 12:00 noon, local time, Monday, August 8, 2011 and publicly opened and read at that hour and place. Bids should be mailed to P. O. Box 339, Gallipolis, OH 45631 or delivered to 848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio.The City of Gallipolis reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.Any questions regarding these specifications should be directed to the City Manager or Project Coordinator, Joe Woodall, at 740-446-1789. Randall J. Finney Gallipolis City Manager (7) 24, 31, 2011 The Gallipolis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at the Gallia County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Case #1 Bobby Walker-1015 Third Avenue Ext. Duplex in R-3 District with a conditional use. (7) 31, 2011 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Southern Local Board of Education wishes to receive bids for the following: One (1) 77-passenger conventional school bus. All bids shall be received in, and bid specifications may be obtained from TREASURER’S OFFICE, 920 Elm Street, Racine, Ohio 45771 on or before 12 Noon, August 12th. The Southern Local Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the submitting of any bid shall impose no liability or obligation upon the said Board. All envelopes must be CLEARLY MARKED as BUS BID. Roy W. Johnson, Jr.Treasurer/CFO (7) 31, (8) 7, 2011 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Southern Local Board of Education wishes to receive bids for the following: Bread/Bakery, Milk/Dairy and Fuel/Oil products. All bids shall be received in, and bid specifications may be obtained from TREASURER’S OFFICE, 920 Elm Street, Racine, Ohio 45771 on or before 12 Noon, August 10th. The Southern Local Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the submitting of any bid shall impose no liability or obligation upon the said Board. All envelopes must be CLEARLY MARKED according to type of bid. Roy W. Johnson, Jr. Treasurer/CFO (7) 31 (8) 3, 7, 2011 The Village of Middleport will hold public meetings from 6:30 to 7pm on August 8, 2011 and on August 22, 2011at Middleport Village Hall. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss a potential extension of the public waterline into the Hobson area. Susan Baker, Fiscal OfficerVillage of Middleport (7) 31, (8) 7, 2011 The Syracuse Racine Regional Sewer District will be holding a specialmeeting on Monday August 1, 2011 at 10am at the Racine Municipal Buildingoffices in regards to the project. (7) 31, 2011 The Gallipolis Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at the Gallia County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Case #1 Billy Walker-1015 Third Avenue Ext. Duplex in R-3 District with front and back yard variances Case #2-Mary Harrison-19 Madison Avenue. Appeal public nuisance/demolition orders issued by Code Enforcement Officer Case #3 Patricia Ferguson29/31 Madison Avenue Appeal public nuisance/demolition orders by Code Enforcement Officer. Case #4 Jo Ann Glassburn-82 State Street Appeal public nuisance/demolition orders issued by Code Enforcement Officer. (7) 31, 2011 SELL YOUR EXCESS ITEMS WITH A CLASSIFIED AD Help Wanted Holzer Assisted Living Gallipolis Nursing Assistant & Cook/Dishwasher If you are interested in becoming a part of our Assisted Living Community, we are seeking a part time Nursing Assistant and a part time Cook/Dishwasher. We offer competitive wages and employment benefits. Please stop by and see Peggy Williams, BSN, RN Executive Director or Loretta Schartiger at 300 Briarwood Drive, Gallipolis Ohio or call (740)441-9633 or look us up on the web at www.holzer.org Equal Opportunity Employer Sunday, July 31, 2011 SERVICES OFFERED Advertise Your Business Here Fenton C&M Tack Beaut iful Fenton Glass Beads These beads will fit All Bracelet Brands and Supply All your equine supplies & needs New Shipment of tack We take trade-ins ~ Available at ~ 100 E. Main Street, Pomeroy Ohio 740.992.7696 Horses - Ponies - Mules Alligator Jack’s Flea Market St. Rt. 7 • Pomeroy 740-992-3008 740-591-6593 Stanley Tree Trimming & Removal PAINTING & WALLPAPER • Prompt and Quality Work • Reasonable Rates • Insured • Experienced References Available! Call Gary Stanley • 25 Years Experience • Fully Insured • Friendly Free Estimates Hartwell House Interior & Exterior **Home Repairs & Small Remodeling!** Ray Burton Painting 740-446-0427 • 740-645-4052 "We Are Back!" 740-591-8044 Cell Please leave message CASH PAID Oil Changes $24.95 starting at For your scrap gold jewelry, gold and silver coins and sterling. FREE Tire Rotation Rick's Engine Trans & Brake MTS Coins 151 2nd Ave. Gallipolis 446-2842 30+ Years experience 1160 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 740-441-5213 Monday-Friday 8-4 Saturday 8-3 60225724 60223208 Patterson Construction No Job To Big or To Small We Do It All Roofing, Siding, Remodel, Decks, Porches, Pole barns and Custom Built Homes FREE ESTIMATES 740-388-8931 l l a 740-853-1024 C River Valley Stoneyard 740-446-6848 All grades Limestone Pulverized Top Soil Fill Dirt • Mulch • Decorative Stone Painted metal and bare metal available in 20 year, 45 year and no warranty. Delivery Available Hours M-F 8-5; Sat 8-12 We now have Kinco winter and summer gloves in stock! Machine Shop Service Warranty Forms Available Upon Request 10% Tax Credit On All Colors Energy Star® Certified Metal & Fanfold 21 Colors Available • Cannonball Products • All Metal Accessories Specializing in Pole Barn & Garage Packages *Hydraulic Hose Repair *Cylinder Head & Block Work *Turn Flywheels & Crankshafts *Press Work 208 Upper River Rd. Gallipolis • 740-446-1813 Real Estate Real Estate � �� �� Real Estate DEALSS THESE ARE THE ������� Real Estate �� � �� � ULTIMATE UL LTIMA T ATE T PPAYDAY AYDA Y AY RECEIVE RE C VE CEI VE UP TO TO 12 00 12, 12,000 000 0 $ IN OP OOPTIONS!* TIONNS!* !* or o SSAVE AVE 25% 2 % ON PAID OPTIONS! PAIDD OP PTTION IONS! SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS NEW HOME E GALLER RY 9845 Basil We estern Road Canal Winchester sterr, OH 43110 (866) 547-0375 FOR FOR DE DETAILS TAIL A S & DDIRECTIONS: IRECTIONS: KHOV.com/PaydayOH Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm PLUS PL US - A FULL LL BBASEMENT A NT EEXTENSION!* ASEMENT XTEN TEENSION! ION!* AND A NEW APPLIANCE PACKAGE!* *Offer expires 8/28/2011. Certain program restrictions & limitations apply. Appliance package includes refrigeratorr, microwave, range & dishwasher sherr. Offer not valid on previously written or contingent contracts. Not valid in conjunction with any other offerr. K. Hovnanian Homes reserves the right to modify, edit or terminate program without notice. See a New Home Sales Consultant for complete details. SHOP CLASSIFIEDS �Sunday, July 31, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis, OH • Pt. Pleasant, WV Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C5 www.mydailysentinel.com www.mydailytribune.com �Sunday, July 31, 2011 Pomeroy • Middleport • Gallipolis Jenna Hupp and Bradley Crouch Meghan Haynes and Nathan Grubb HUPP-CROUCH ENGAGEMENT H AY N E S - G R U B B ENGAGEMENT LONG BOTTOM — Ed and Sharon Hupp of Long Bottom announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Hupp, to Bradley Crouch, son of Tony and Angie Crouch, Columbus. Jenna is a 2007 graduate of Eastern High School and a 2010 graduate of Hocking College with a degree in Medical Records. She is employed at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Bradley is a 2006 graduate of Southern High School and a 2011 graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering Technology and Management. He is employed as a Quality Control Specialist with Hino Motor Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc in Williamstown, W.Va. The open church wedding is planned for Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Racine First Baptist Church. TUPPERS PLAINS — Paul and Janice Haynes of Coolville announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Meghan Shay Haynes, to Nathan Lee Grubb, son of Ronnie and Felicia Grubb of Tuppers Plains. Meghan is the granddaughter of Ted and Clara Riley, Roland Eastman, and the late Doris Chevalier Eastman. Her fiance is the grandson of Pearl and Ellen Grubb, Bruce and Nancy Kahle, and the late Joan Bailey. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Ohio University as a Dr. James A. Jewell-Cutler Scholar with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biology and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in psychology. She is currently a fourth-year medical student of The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. The prospective bridegroom received an Associate’s Degree from Hocking College in construction management and is a 2011 graduate from The Russ College of Engineering of Ohio University. He is currently employed as an electrical engineer with EASi Engineering Firm, Columbus, Ohio. An August 2011 wedding is planned. “A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” — Marion C. Garretty Sunday Times-Sentinel • Page C6 Evan David Thomas THOMAS BIRTH Evan David Thomas was born on May 5, 2011, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He weighed 9 pounds. Evan is the son of Billy and Kim (Evans) Thomas, formerly of Gallipolis. The family now resides in Worthington. Maternal grandparents are David T. Evans of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Beth Evans of Gallipolis. Great grandparents are Tim and Deanie Evans of Rodney. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Donna Thomas of Vinton and great grandparents are Don and Naomi Spencer of Vinton and Bill and Barbara Thomas of Ten Mile, Tenn. Patterson five generations Megan and Tyson Lee LESLIE-LEE WEDDING (Submitted photo) Posing for a five generation picture are, from the left, Connie Patterson of Pomeroy, great-grandmother; David Campbell of Pomeroy, great-great grandfather; Cassie Patterson of Gallipolis holding baby Colin Coleman; and Rick Patterson, grandfather. Beauties of the Creator BY PASTOR BARRY SWEET FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,WRITER I am a gardener. I love growing flowers and vegetables and taking care of the yard. I enjoy lilies, coneflowers, growing tomatoes, squash, corn and the like. Working in the garden helps me connect to God’s creation and through that creation, God Himself. Isn’t the world God created stupendous? I have traveled to many remote places (Haiti, The Dominican Republic, Peru) and even in the poorest of places there is beauty to be found - in people, in plants, in geography, in architecture. The “Flamboyant Trees” of Haiti are amazing. The mountain vistas of the Dominican Republic and the ocean views are breathtaking. The Amazon River is almost indescribable. In our own country, there are the Rocky Mountains, rugged woodlands, gorgeous waterfalls, amaz- ing sunsets, lush farmlands, and great cityscapes. Our world is teeming with life and beauty and one can see God’s hand everywhere. As we celebrate the beauty of this world we must be careful not to worship the wrong thing. It is easy to begin to worship the creation itself instead of the Creator. The beauty of this world should lead us to the Creator Himself, not back to the creation. Trees, flowers, beaches, etc., are wonderful gifts and blessings of God - but we lose our way when we focus on these things and not God Himself. So, as you enjoy what’s left of summer, when you sit in awe of a sunset or find some other thing of beauty - thank God for the blessing and let that beautiful thing lead you closer to the One who made it for you. May the beauty you encounter lead you into a deeper, more personal relationship with God Himself. See you in the garden! Meghan Danielle Leslie and Christopher “Tyson” Lee were united in marriage on June 10, 2011 on the beach at Nags Head, N.C. The bride is the daughter of Brenda Leslie of Pomeroy and the granddaughter of Sam and Martha Fry of Pomeroy. She wore a full-length Ivory Oleg Cassini gown with cascading train and a cathedral veil. She carried a bouquet of ivory calla lilies and ivory roses mixed with purple forget me nots and pistachio hydrangea. Maid of Honor was Caitlin Leslie, sister of the bride. She wore short, cotton sateen, strapless pistachio dress accented with an ivory cummerbund. Caitlin was escorted by Calvin, the bride and groom’s long-haired Chihuahua. Calvin wore a pistachio green satin collar with matching leash. Bridesmaids were Becky Rader and Megan Hood. The bridesmaids each wore a short, cotton sateen, strapless, pistachio dress. Flower girl was Aubree Lyons, daughter of Matt and Trudy Lyons of Middleport. She wore a pistachio dress with an ivory sash. The groom is the son of Crystal (John) Hood of Middleport and Randy (Dee) Lee of Galena. He is the grandson of Betty Reed of Middleport, Buck Hall of Bidwell and the late Charles Lee and Jean (Richard) Danner of Gallipolis. Tyson wore khaki pants, white shirt and navy-blue jacket. Best man was Tyler Stewart, cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Derek Miller and Marc Barr. The groomsmen also wore khaki pants, white shirts and navy-blue jackets. Ring bearer was Isaac Blank, cousin of the bride. He is the son of Chris and Stephanie Blank of Gallipolis. Isaac wore khaki shorts and a white shirt. The couple resides in Middleport. � 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 07. 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