http://host69-005.meigs.lib.oh.us/files/original/2485a27297eb4a3300da1c5e92934ba0.pdf e4f7d4b090be7b5e2c201005892df43e PDF Text Text Page Jl(i • The Daily Sentinel Wednesday, December 22, 2004 www.mydailysentlnel.com Travelers try to beat • wmter stonn as snow moves into Ohio, A6 FULL-COURT BIG TEJI STAMDDIGS Big 10 All Top 25 PF 0·0 10·0 2-0 84.3 0·0 9-1 2-1 83.1 ntinois Iowa PA 62.6 0-0 8-2 0-0 75.7 Michigan St. 0·0 6-2 0·2 84.2 63 .1 Wisconsin Penn State 0-0 0-0 0-0 6-2 6-3 5·4 1-0 0-1 0-1 66 .7 70.7 70.8 57 .6 63.9 67 .7 Michigan Minnesota IIII.LJNOIS 71.6 59.8 Ohio State 0-0 6-5 0-2 65.4 64.2 Northwestern 0-0 4-4 0-1 5_7.7 55.5 Purdue 0-0 3-5 0-2 59.9 66.6 CONFERENCE PREVIEW Indiana 0·0 2-5 0·3 58.3 62.9 Favorites: Illinois, Iowa ez004 Longwing Publications Inc. TEAM LEADERS I'DI.D·OOAL DD&IIIII .... 385 Ohio State Wisconsin .... , fllinois . . . . . . . . Michigan . Michigan State. .403 .406 .407 .413 IIDOVIIDIIIIO IIAilGIIII Michigan State .. fllinois .. ; .. . Penn State ... . Minnesota . . . . Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . +8.8 . +5.7 . . +4 .8 . ...• . . +4 .2 . •. +2.9 AIIU'I'I fitinois .. . Iowa . . . . . . . Michigan State . . Ohio State . . .. Minnesota . . . . . 22.2 . . 18.8 . .. 18 .6 . . 15.9 . .. 14.8 aLOCDD 180ft Iowa . . . . . . .. 6.40 Minnesota . . .. 5.44 Michigan .. nlinois .. . Indiana .. . .. . .. 4.82 ' . ' 4.30 ' .. 4.00 ... •, . INDIVIDUAL LEADERS . (Per Game Averages) To be ranked. a player must appear in at least 75'o of his team's games. PODI'I'I 18.2 17.0 16.8 16.6 16.5 16.4 16.4 15.5 15.4 15.0 Vincent Grier, Minnesota . . . Bracey Wright, Indiana . . . . Vedran Vukusic, Korth western . Aaron Jo hnson, Penn State .. Jeff Horner, Iowa . Pierre Pierce, Iowa . . . . Luther Head. illinois . . . . . . . . Carl Landry, Purdue .... . Tony Stockman, Ohio State .. Maurice Ager, Michigan State . . . IIDOUIIIDIIIIG Aaron Jo hnson, Penn State . 11.2 Carl Landry, Purdue . 7.9 Terence Dials, Ohio State . , .. . .••• .7 .3 Greg Brunner, Iowa . . . . . . . . • . . . 7.I James Augustine, fllinois . . . . . . 7.1 Mike Wilkins<ln. Wisconsin . ' .. 6.9 Paul Davis, Michigan State .... 6.8 Geary Claxton, Penn State .. .. 6.6 Brent Petway, Michigan .. . . . 6.2 Courtney Sims. Michigan .. . . 6.1 •o-• Erek Hansen. Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 4. 1 4.1 3. 7 3.4 3.3 2.8 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.1 1.6 1.91 1.80 1.62 1.45 . ... 582 ... 582 .569 .563 .923 .909 .900 .861 .857 .816 .806 .805 .805 .783 a 11NNESOTA ~~;;:~~~ished :; ~ . :\1 II. Xh their seniors. In a 68·58 victory over Chicago State, they combined for 39 points. Breltt Lawson .had a career-high !9, making 8-of-12 field goals. Jeff Hagen had his second consecutive 20-pointer and grabbed eight rebounds. Ohio State (8-2) has stancd hot. but 1he III!RTHWESTERN ~~~atian lHustration by Bruce Plante c 2004 Michigan State Michigan State once again has hi gh e;.;:pectations. and fof t!u: first time since 2000 the Spartans. will look to capitalize on them . Throug hout the careers of this season's senior cla.<;S, the Spartans have been chronic underac hievers. And after carly·scason losses to George Washington and Duke , this season might end up the same way. For Chri s Hill , Kelvin Torben and Alan Anderson, this is one final shot at redemption. The Spartans have one of their deepest rosters in recent memory , led by cem~r Paul Dav is. At guard , Maurice Ager is leading the team in scoring. while Shannon Brown leads in eye-pop pin ~ dunks. True freshman point gUard Drew Neitzel still looks neither polished or comfortable. but that cou ld change as the season rolls on. University of Wisconsin In Wisconsin, the emphasis is once agai n on defense and ball control. The Badgers are second in the confe rence in scoring defense (allowing 57.5 points per game) and second in field-goal defense (allowing 40 percent). Led by Alando Tucker and Mike Wilkinson. the Badgers will look to feed (jff their early-season success and make an impact with Bo Ryan' s ball -control style. The Badgers beat Mary land in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. but lost to Pepperdine and Marquette in early-season road battles. · University of Minnesota After losing Rick Rickert and Kris H umphrie'l in consecutive Minnesota has had to find sco ri n ~ in new places. The early solution has been Vincent Grier. who leads the confere,nce in scoring (18 .2). With so much tumover. senior center Jeff Hagen and ~e nior guard Brent Lawson have had to take on more of the load for Dan Monson's Gophers. who have won four straight Boston University while strugg ling though injury woes. Forward Lester Abram, center Graham Brown und point guard Danid Horton have all missed time. Coach Tommy Amaker has once again a~sembled a talented squad, like he did at Seton Hall. hut Michigan has yet to achieve its potential. Horton and Dlon Harris lead a backcourt that can compete with almost any. And the highflying show lhat Brent Petway can put on is sensationaL But after taking highly rankeU Arizona tb uvertime in th~ Pre~ea~o n NIT. the Wolverines have gone into the doldrums while dealing with injury . They wi ll have to fight off the inJu ries to be competitive in confer.ence play. · Northwestern University It 's a nother season with another star in side for Northwestern's Bill Cannody. Croalian center Vedran Vukusit.:, une uf thn:e Croatians on the team. is currently third in scorin~ in the confere nce ( 16.R). Along with guard T.J. Parker. younger brother of San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker. the Wildcats have the · talen t to keep opponents off balance with their Princeton-style offense. Purdue University Two of the biggest disappointments this early season have been Purdue and Indiana. Both came into the year with reasonable talent and above-average hopes, and both ha ve struggled lhrough the preseason. At Purdue, coach Gene Keady' s farewe ll tour has started as a bust. The Boilennakers are 3-5. bul the y have played a tough schedule that inc: luded losses toN .C. State, Memphis. Oklahomu and Ci ncin nati. The Boilermakers wi!l re ly on guard David Teague and forward Carl Landry to lead them oul of the conference ceiJar. University of Indiana gam es. Pennsylvania State University At Penn State, the lalent level is questionable. but former walk -on Aaron Johnson has led the Nittany Lions to a reasonably good start. The j unior center is fourth in scorin~ (l 6.6 ppg) and first in rebounding ( 11.2 rpg) early in the season. Coach Ed DeChelis. starting his second season coac hing his alma mater. enters the year with higher hopes but the realization that the Nittany Lions don ' t have the talent to compete with the conference' s top players. · Indiana is ru nning into many of the same problems as Purdue . Mike Davis' squad has plenty of talem, but hasn't fo und its groove yet. After winning their first two games, the Hoosiers have lost five straight to North Carolina, Connecticut. Notre Dame. Kentucky and Missouri . Led by Bracey Wright, lndiama shoLJld be able to move past Lhe slow start and into contention in conference play . With he lp from freshman DJ . White and sophomore Patrick Ewing Jr .. they have enough talent to compete . The early seuson hus been rough fur the teams that chose to play difftcult schedules, wh ile falsely boosting lhe confidence of University of Michigan The depth of talent hasn't gotten result ~ early this year for Michigan. For the second straight scason.thc Wolverines lost to other teams th<H sched uled ;.1 series of cre;m1 puff matchups . When conference action begins in January, the fal se early season return s should be corrected . forward Vedran Vukuslc, it was a very happy 22nd birthday party last Saturday. He scored 14 points to lead the Wildcats to a 53-44 win over Seton Hall. He scored seven of his points, including a 3~pointer, during an 8-0 Northwestern second-half run that put the Wildcats ahead for good. ~" ST'li"''T The Buckeyes are still reeling from fired coach Jim O'Brien's illegal payment to a recruit . O'Brien has sued the university over the dismissal. and the team banned itself from this year's · postseason NCAA or NIT tournaments. O'Brien lost his job on June 8 after he admitted giving $6,000 to recruit Aleksandar Radojevi< in 1999. The suit, which seeks at least Sl .4 million, claims that the coach was fired improperly. ~ • - 1\l" •ilN ST'"'TE 1\ • OSU merciless in win over Mercer. See Page A7 - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - ---- --- - - --- -- J. REED POMEROY -The price of gas has decreased by nearly four cents this week - a Chri stm as present of sons for local motorisls who are spending more time on the road in the days just prior to Ihe holiday, and those who plan lo travel for Christmas. AIIhough local res idents " 1\ 1\ . Ttl\"·" h " "" t i ,... J . . . '"I often complain !hat gasoline prices are higher in Meigs County than in neighboring comm uniiies, local station s were selling regular unleaded gasoline Wednesday at .$ 1.82 per gallon. AAA East Central repons the naJional average price for self-servke regular gasoli ne is $1.807 per ga llon Ihis week , Ihree cents lower than last week and down nearly 14 cents from a month ago . . Price' Jhroughout sou th casJern Ohio range from $ 1.82 in Gallipo lis and Pomeroy to $ 1.86 in Jachon and $1 .62 in Logan and Washinglon Coun House. Gasoline pri ces may continue to go down as the Christmas holiday approaches, AAA said. although the price could rema in the same or go up depending on what happen s with crude oil pricing . Sim;c early December, oil has been priced near $-+I per barrel. Oil , prices began i.ncreasing last week on Jhc arrival of cold weather and new s Ihat OPEC would trim its oil production after Jhe first of Ihe year. Oil i' selling today t'or nearly $46 per barrel. If the oil prtcc remains aJ thi s level or moves higher. prices are unlikely 10 fall much further. AAA sa id in a new; release on Wednesday. Cold" weather affeus the price of gasoline because the demand for fueloib u'ed for generating eledri cit: increitses '" the Iemper;llure drops . as doe' the usc of home healing oll. A .vcar aon. re {erular unlead. c ed g~~~olmc averagetl $1.4tl per gallon. Family demonstrates it's better to give than receive BY BETH SERGENT BSERGENT@MY DAILYSENTINEL.COM OBITUARIES Page AS • Edith Cogar, 93 INSIDE • New Mason County history book is here. See Page AS • Office to close. See Page AS • Shot clinic planned . See Page AS WEATI:J:ER Johnson has been the Nittany Lions' offensive force, he got some help in an 84-71loss to Pittsburgh. Guards Mike Walker and Marlon Smith and forward Travis Parker shot from outside successfully. Walker had four 3-pointers and Parker and Smith added three each, as the three combined for 45 points. POMEROY " If you knew her you could never forget her, " said Donna Aleshire about her g'reatni ece Isa bella (Bella) VanMatre. who died tragically this past August. She was four years old . She remains beloved to her family who arc on a mission to make sure the rest of th e world remembers a little girl lost bm not forgotten. Bella\ aunts Shirley Lude, Submttted photo Sandra Peyton and Aleshire Pictured is Isabella (Bella) dec ided th at instead of pur- VanMatre. ;vho died tragically chasing gifts for one another, this past August. He r famil y the adult members of their keeps her memory· . alive family would in stead donate through donating to local chil.dre n's charities. that money to a chariiy in their great- niece's honor. "This keeps Bella's mem- Mulberry Community Center. ory alive in a good way and it Both organizalions focus on goes back into the communi- Ihe we lfare of children. Iy." said Ales hire . God's N.E.T. Director. The family donated thei r Rev. Keith Rader said hi s Christmas money to God's orga ni zat ion's co mribution N.E.T. and New Hori zons will go toward roof repair Child Enri ch menl Center which are both located in th e Please see Give. AS Beth Sergent/ photo Family mem bers of Isabel la VanMatre deci ded not to buy Chnstmas presents for adults in their fam1ly and instead donated the money to local charities in memory of the little gtrl. Pictured along with family members are representatives of God 's N.E.T. and New Ho rizons daycare which received donations. Back row (from left) Susan Eason with son Bost1c. Sandra Peyton. Donna Ales hire , Michael VanMatre. Leslee VanMatre with daughter Maddy VanMatre. Keith Rader. Front row (lrom left) Shirley Lude w1lh nephew Michael VanMatre Ill, Patti VanMatre with granddaughter Victoria VanMatre, Patty Taylor with daughter Kait lyn Taylor. Beegle completes training, meets with deputies BY BRIAN After a slow start. Carl Landry helped the Boilermakers win their second straight, 62-61 over Evansville last Saturday. Landry shot 6-for-8 with 17 points. On the game's final play, Landry tipped in a missed shot from Brandon M<Knlght with 3. 7 seconds remaining for the win. Teammate David Teague added 15 for Purdue. llllllow:!CQNSIN Th~defense is once P'ftC agam tough at Wisconsin . The Badgers won t heir Jlrd consecutive game at home when they beat Wisconsin -Milwaukee 66·37. Wisconsin tied a school record with its Jl rd straight home win, a feat it also accomplished between 1911-1915. Sharif Chambliss led the Badgers' charge, scoring 21 points in the victory, which began a four-game home stand. Details on Page A6 INDEX 2 SECTIONS - 24 P AGES Calendars . A2 Classifieds Ag-10 Comics Au Dear Abby A2 Editorials A4 Holiday Greetings BI- 12 Obituaries As Places to Go B1 I Sports A7 Weather A6 © :.r.on4 Ohin Valley PuhliNhinK Cu. PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL J. REED BREED@MYDAILYS ENTI NEL .COM . URDUE LIFE • BONDS • MOBILE HOMES • HOSPITALIZAnON 992-3381 BY BRIAN BREED®MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM While junior . FARM • HOME • BUSINESS 198 EAST SECOIID ST. • POMEROY, OH :.!llll-1 center Aaron Ill/\ I' If,/ /'/WI I H.)' \1'0 \'10/U./J H)' Til F U JI .U Ht/Nf; U f .' \'IN I·:S.\1-:.\: II :: .• 111 1l{S ll \' . Ill'(' 1·.1\1 B F R :.! ;~. Local gas prices down slightly for holiday SPORTS exam week with a huge performance from Ohio State I :;o l '1- ' rs • \ ol. Spartans came out rusty last Saturday but held off Delaware State to win 63-45. Michigan State, which trailed by five points early. shot 61 percent in the second half to win. Chris Hill led the way with 14 points, while Kelvin Torbert added 12 and Shannon Brown had 10. At Iowa, lhings are looking up for coac h Steve Al ford's squad. With Jeff Homer and Pierre Pierce returning with an impressive scoring touch, the Hawkeyes have been nearly unstoppable . losing only to Nonh Carolina in the final of the Maui Invitational. Earlier in the week, they knocked off ranked Loui sville and Texas teams. I Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio found a gem m freshman guard D.J. White. During a fivegame winning streak, the starter has led the team in scoring in two of the past three games. He scored 13 points, making 6 of 8 shots in the effort against Missouri. and he led the Hoosiers with 13 points against Notre Dame, shooting 5-for-10 with seven rebounds against the Irish. ~A The Hawkeyes will once again . . . . ,, depend heavily on Pierre Pierce. In an 88-7 5 victory over Western Carolina, the forward had a season-high 21 points and eight rebounds . Iowa started the game on a roll. holding Western Carolina to two field goals in the first 10 minutes. Pierce was 5-of-8 with 13 points in the first halt. The Wolverin~s have .-nti struggled at t1mes this season. but despite an 81-79 loss to UCLA last Saturday, they saw some positive signs. The best was the inside presence of Chris Hunter and Courtney Sims, who combined for 38 points. Hunter scored 21 in only 29 minutes, while Sims added 17. The game came down to the final play. but sophomore guard Dion Harris missed a shot at the buzzer and the Bruins prevailed. ._,HIGAN ST. layoff, After the exam .-nti the NBA drafts. and losi ng several other players to gradualion. ' .. 688 . .. 657 ... 655 . . .. 611 ' ... 619 ' .. .600 ..,..C -..,HIGAN University of Iowa 1.25 1.20 1.00 raz.ftlaOW I'C'r. Vedran Vukusic, Northwestern . . Shannon Brown, Michigan State. Kelvin Torbert, Michigan State . . Alan Anderson, Michigan State Dion Harris, Michigan . Chris Hunter, Michigan. Vincent Grier. Minnesota . Jeff Horner. Iowa . . . Adam Haluska, Iowa . . D.J . White, Indiana . . ha\'e provided the petiect mix of speed and shooting to help the lll ini score 84.3 points rer game with an average scoring · margin of 21. 1. Semor Roger Powell Jr., an ordai ned minister. has shown his touch in the early season, while forward Luther Head has been the unexpected link in the chain, leading the team in scoring with 1.5.8 ppg . The Illini have reached a No . 1 national ranking after early-season trouncings of Wake Forest and Gonzaga, and they hope to continue the run through the Big 10 season With help inside from James Augustine. Last year, in his first season, Weber coached the squad to its tlrst outright Big Ten title in 52 years. He wi!l try to repeat the feat with 130Ssibly more talent thi s . season. 1.6 ft"D GO.IL I'C'r. Roger Powell Jr .• fitinois ... J.J. Sullinger, Ohio State .. James Augustine, filinois Paul Davis, Michigan State. Dee Brown, fitinois .. , . . . Brent Petway, Michigan .. . Terence Dials, Ohio State. Alan Anderson, Michigan State Xetvin 'Iorbert, Michigan State. Greg Brunner, Iowa . . , . . . and Dee Brown Creigh10n. . 2.14 . . . . . . . W i ll iam ~ 6. 7 5.4 5.3 3. 78 · 3. 11 Jeff Hagen, Minnesota . D.J. White. Indiana . . . . . Brent Petway. Michigan . . . James Augustine, illinois . . Vedran Vukusic, fitinois . . . Courtney Sims, Michigan . . . . . ,. Mi,k:e Wilkinson, Wisconsin. . Greg Bru nner, Iowa . . . . . Drew Naymick, Michigan State . . made its way through the early season umcathed. and couch Bnu.:e Weber's squad has looked unsloppable. 6.9 ITEIILI Pierre Pierce, Iowa . . . Rico Tucker, Minnesota . . . . , .. Jeff Horner, Iowa . . . . . ..... Tony Stockman , Ohio State . . . . . . Je Kel Foster, Ohio State . . . . . . . . . Aaron Robinson. Minnesota . . . . • . . . Matt Kiefer, Purdue . . . . . . Brent Lawson, Minnesota . . . Brandon McKnight , Purdue . . Luther Head, illinois . . . . . A s the non-t:unfen::nce season runs down. only one Big 10 team remains undefeated. Illinois has Guards Deroo The nuni played .....,. Valparaiso after an eight-day layoff last Sunday but didn't miss a beat. After not playing during exam week, guard Dee Brown led five nuni scoring in double figures in the 95-56 rout. The team shot 59 percent as Brown scored 19, Deron Wi\Uom1 had 15, Roger Powell Jr. had 14, Luther Head had 11 and James Augultine added 10. The Hoosiers _may have -...miANA Illinois starts unbeaten Buckeyes are staring down a sclf-imJ>OSed ban on postseason play . Led by guard Tony Stockman and forward Terence Dial s. they have raced through the early season. losing only to Clemson ami AIIU'I'I Deron Williams, Tilinois . ' ' Jeff Horner, Iowa . . . . . Luther Head,·Tilinois ..•... Dee Brown, filinois .. . . .. Pierre Pierce. Iowa ... . Chris Hill, Michigan State . . . . Brando n McKnight, Purdue . . . Brandon Fuss- Cheatham, Ohio State . Marshall Strickland, Indiana . . Dion Harris, Michigan . . . . . . . . .. • POMEROY -She riff' elect Robert Beegle has cornpleied a two-week train ing course in Columbus for new sheriffs, and met Tuesday with se rgeants from hi s deputy staff to discuss his ideas for public service. Beegle was one of I 7 newly-elected sheriffs to auend th e training course. · Offered Ihrough Ihe Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and the Buckeye State Sheriffs Association. it included info rm ati on about slate audits. labor issues. use of fo rce, prisoner hou sing, cour. Iho use sec urii y, budgeiing and other topics. The course was held al Jhe Buckeye Slate Sheriff's Associmion headquarters in Colu mbu s. Prese ntations were made by C hi ef District Jud ge Sandra Beckwith of the U.S. Di strici Co uri Racine Council approves grant application for sidewalk arrd drainage project STAFF REPORT RACINE - Racine Village Councii will re~eive a $68.000 grant. Jhrough Ihe Ohio Departmenl of TransporiaJion for a sidewalk conslrucl!on and drainage projecJ cin old Ohio 12-+. :'vleeting last week. council approved a resolution alllhortzmg an application for an Brian J. Reedj photo Sheriff-e lect Robert Beegle met Wednesday with Sergeants Dan Leonard. Bi ll Gi lkey and Rick Patterson. left-right. to discuss hi s plans for public serv1ce as he prepares to assume office nex t week. SouJhern Ohio. Warren Cou nt y Sheriff Thomas Ariss, a Madison Coun ty Common Pl eas Couri Judge and representatives of Jhe O hio Audiior of State\ offi ce, the law fi rm Down s & Hurst, and the OPOTA. Those attending also were provided wi ih informaiion about legal issues relaiing 10 Jhe shcrill\ ofl'il-e. including forfeitu re procedures. crimi nal proce-.s and extradi ti on. and ccni ficaJion rcqutrcments. Beegle said he met with Sergeants Dan Leonard. Bill Gilkey ami Rick Patterson to di:-.cu ~ ~ lli:-. plun:-. to "re:-.tnre Please see Beegle, AS ODOT Enhance ment Gram. The 57.1.~00 projeci. which al"' includes a S 1-+.6-+0 cash mulch from the village. would complcJc insJallation of drainage pi pe. relocation of uJilities. and new side wal~s wiih a humper strip bc·Jwccn Ihc walk and sJreeJ. from T)ree Boule,ard to Please see Racine, AS The holiday blues Bv BETH SERGENT BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL. COM POMEROY - During the six-week period t'f lime from Thanksgiving until afler New Year's some people suffer from Ihe holidav blues. The holiday blue.s are a mood disJUrbance wilh symptoms thai incl ude a lack of cnlhusiasm ahouJ Ihc season. social v. ithdrawal. inabili11 Ju sleep or ' l eepin~ Ion much, agiLai1on ami an~icly. e.xc·essive guiiJ. decrea>ed illteresJ 111 al"li\·Jtle" ~ou · u~ually cnJt>)'. dimini shed concentratil""~ll ami inrrea:-..:d usc of aknhol nr other Jrug:-.. BreJga Neal. L.LS .W with Wc>ot!lanJ Center~ ltl PotnL'fO! , ga' 1.? ,~,·era! rea~on!-1 for the huliJ ,1~ blues. \\ hi.:h include pcr..,lnMI Jn..,...,e . . . She !lPleJ 1h.11 L'\~n if we lnst Please see Bllll!s, AS �PageA2 BYTHEBEND The Daily Sentinel Thursday, December 23, 2004 NATION • WORLD The Daily Sentinel ' Community Calendar Public meetings Tuesday, Dec. 28 CHESHIRE -Board of Directors of Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency. 12 noon. Cheshire office. Thursday, Dec. 30 LANGSVILLE The Salem Township Tru stee s will meet at 6 p.m. at the Salem Fire House on State Route 124. DARWIN - Bedford Township Trustees, year-end meeting. 5 p.m .. town hall. Monday, Dec. 27 CHESTER -Chester Township Board of Trustees special meeting. 7 p.m .. Chester Town Hall. Cogar at 992-2668, Steve Grady, 667-3917, or Jerrena Ebersbach at 992-7747. Clubs and organizations Birthdays Friday, Dec. 31 MIDDLEPORT -Meigs County Girl Scouts Polar Express Holiday Event. I to 3 p.m., Middleport Church of Christ, for gi rl s 5-11 . Activities include craft, refreshments, music, story telling. Fee fo r registered Girl Scouts is $3. $13 for other girls. including membership application fee. Financial assistance is available . Inform ation from Shirley Saturday, Dec. 25 RACINE - Patty Shain of Antiquity will observe her 84th birthday on Christmas Day. Cards may be sent to her at 47836 State Route 124, Racine. 45771. · Wednesday, Dec. 29 SYRACUSE - Howard D. Nolan will be 96 years old Dec. 29. Cards may be sent to him at P.O. Box 67, Syracuse, Ohio 45779. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Hotline: (888) 6 74-6854. Food safety specialists answer call s about meat and poultry preparation and cooking questions. year-rou nd Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m . EST Recorded information is avai lable 24 hours a day at the same number. Also available in Spanish. On the Net: www.fsis.usda.gov • Foster Farms Turkey Helpline : (800) 255 -7227. Turkey-coo king que stions arc answered and information given 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. On the Net: www.fosterfarms.com • Perdue consumer . help line: (800) 473-7383. Consumer-relations representati ves answer cooking, storage ·and other questions about poultry products weekdays year-round (except Christmas Day) 9:30a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Free booklet offer with tips on safe handling of pou Itry. On the Net: www.perdue.com Shady Brook Farms: (888) • Butterball Turkey Talk- 723-4468. Line: (800) 288-8372. Home Hol)eysuckle White: (800) economists and nutritionists 810-6325. answer holiday cooks' ques• Automated holiday-meal tions, in both English and information lines offer 24Spanish, for callers in the hour . service every day United States and Canada. throughout the holidays, Callers can request a free including meal planning, pamphlet with safety and buying and cooking turkeys. cooking tips and recipes. Through Dec . 23, weekOn the Net: days, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST www.shadybrookfarms.com Dec . 24 to Dec . 25, www.honeysucklewhite.com Christmas Eve-Christmas Day, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Empire Kosher poultry Dec. 26. day after customer hotline: (800) 3674734, or (717) 436-592 1. Christmas, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Automated ass istance Help is offered by consumeravailable outside the above affairs representatives yearhours and all year long. round Monday throu gh Thursday. 8 a.m. to 4:30p .m. On the Net: EST: Friday. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.butterball.com EST. Program offers recipes, On the Net: www.reynoldskitchens.com Also on the Net: www.mccormick.com. Includes a holiday entertaining guide. www.starchefs.com. Holiday recipes, with tips from professional chefs and cookbook writers. www.southemfood.about.com Otfers Christmas and holiday recipes, information and cooking tips. Court clarifies that bills must not contain unrelated subjects Bv ANDREW . . Brown Bettman. a University WELSH-HUGGINS of Ci n ci~ nati law professor. AP STATEHOUSE CORRESPONDENT She said the rulin g's greatest sig ni fica nce was its COLUMBUS - A consti - reminder to lawmakers tutional ru le requiring a bill about the separation of powcontain only one subject is ers between the Legi slature mandatory. not a guideline. and courts. the · Ohio Supreme Court "The court .does have turf ruled Wednesday in a deci- here and will exercise it when sion indicating the co urt 's appropriate,'' she said. impatience with blatant vioJu stice Alice Robie lations of the rule. Resnick , writing for the The court's 5-2 decision in · majority, said the single-suba bankruptcy case involves ject rule must be mandatory an Ohio Constitution's ru le since it has the ability to that states no bill shall con- cause laws to be overturned. tain more than one subject. Resnick noted that the The sing le-subject rule. court last week overturned a enacted as part of the IRS I provision inserted into a constitution , was meant to budget bill to exempt curb the power of lawmakers employees of the state 's who had· taken to packing school constru ction office unrelated measures that from a status that would might not pass by themse Ives allow them to join a union. into one piece of legislation. In a di ssent, Justice Evelyn That practice was known as Lundberg Stratton said "logrolling" bills. Wednesday's ruling ignored The decision is not expect- what the writers of 1851 coned to dramatical ly change sptution intended . She said how the General Assembly lawmakers at the time rejectwrites bill s but does put them ed a proposal to make the on notice that the court is rule mandatory, and that the purpose was to prevent watching. ob,erver' "'Y· The Supreme Court will logrolling, not to guarantee a show flexibility on the sin- common subject within bills. The si ngle-subject .rule has gle-subject rule . but ·:egregiou s violations will continue been debated for years at the to be noted ... 'aid Mari;,nna Statehouse. Last yea r. the Dear Abby and felt it was important for her to break away. Read on: DEAR ABBY: A husband who tells hi s wife she's worthless and stupid is using verbal abuse to wear her down and control her. Marriage counseli ng and psychiatrists won't help. The man has low selfmean it.,. esteem and tries to make Well. it turned out he did him self appear powerful an d mean it. Once he found his intelligent by making his next victim - a younger wife feel inadequate. Every woman - he walked out. As day she stays wi th him is fa r newsletter, tips on defrosting he left. he announced it was more harmful to the children and cooking poultry. Closed because everything he' d' said than taking them ami leavJewish and sec ul ar holidays. had been the tru th.· I was ing. Abuse is not always ugly. fat. worthless. lousy in physical. She needs to get On the Net: bed. and he· d only stayed out BEFORE it becomes www.empirekosher.com because he wanted to be physical. - . DIANE IN around the kids. PENNSYLVANIA • Ocean Spray consumer You should have advised DEAR DIANE: It's true: help line (800) 662-3263. "Beaten Down" to see a ch ildren model their behav ior Year-round, weekdays lawyer in addi ti on to a coun- on what they're exposed to. (except Christmas Day. New selor, while she still has a DEAR ABBY: As a clinical Year's Day and other major shred of self-es teem. social worker and therapist holidays) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Following my divorce, I got wi th a strong background in EST Consumer department counseling. Once I felt better the field of domest ic viostaff field question s on cran- about myself, I met a wonder- lence. I must comme nt on berries, offer rec ipes. cook- fu l man·. We ' re married now. I you r response to "Beaten ing tips. nutritional info,ma- wish I could give "Beaten Dow n in Oklahoma." Your tion . . menu-planning work- Down·· a hug. because she's suggestion of marital counsheets. product information. not alone. She's in my se ling i ~ nol recommended in prayers. - FULL OF HOPE such situatiom. It can render On the Net: IN GEORG IA the victims more vtlinerable www.oceanspray.com DEAR FULL OF HOPE: I to abuse and manipulation heard from many readers after they leave the coun• Reynolds Turkey Tips Line who identified with that letter se lor 's office. (800) 745-4000. A year-round 24-hour automated hot line: through Dec. 31 offers advice on turkey defros ting, preparation and cooking options, free brochure and recipes. Holiday cooks·can find help on phone hot lines and online Toll -free telephone services and Web sites offer a variety of specialist answers to cooking and food-safety questions durin g holiday preparation times. Here are some of them: Your suggestion of going alone and building her own is' helpful. strength Contacting her local domestic violence organization for support is also recommended.- LSCW IN MAINE DEAR LSCW: Thank you for the input. The toll-free number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline is (800) 799-7233. DEAR ABBY: Too many times during my 24 years as a paramedic I have seen the encf result on a spouse or a child by "'mcone who cro>sed the lin~ rrorn verbal · to physical abuse. " Beaten Down" should indeed get cou nselin g. hut first it is imperative that she sec ure a safe place for herself and her children . More th an her men tal healt h cou ld be at stake. - EMT IN CINCINNATI DEAR EMT: I' ve got the Ohio chapter of the League of Women Voters blasted lawmakers for placing 118 unrelated items in the 20042005 budget bi II . In 1999. the Ohio Supreme Court held unconstitutional a school-voucher program inserted into the 'budget. The program later was passed as separate legislation. message- a11d I'm ~ ure trunk should be sti cky to the touch. If you bounce the tree trunk on the ground and a lot of needles fa ll off, the tree has been cut too long ago and has probably dried out. it is a fire hazard. • Caring for your tree: Cut about an inch off the bottom of the trunk before placing it in a tree stand. Keep the tree stand fill ed with water and check the water level dail y. Place your tree away from any heat source. inc ludin g a heat vent. fireplace or space heater. Never place any lit candles near the tree or anywhe•:'C near the area wher~ the tree may fal l if knocked over by a pet or child. • Tree decorations: Before plac ing li ght s on the tree. inspect them for fray ed wires. bare spots, gaps in the insulation , broken or cracked sock- BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)- The U.S. military said Wednesday that a suicide bomber likely carried out the explosion at a U.S. base near Mosul, spraying a crowded mess tent with- small pellets and killing 22 people - nearly all of them Americans . The announcement raised questions about how the· attacker infiltrated the base, which is surrounded by blast walls and barbed wire and guarded by U.S. troops. However, as in many other U.S. military faci lities, Iraqis do a variety or jobs at the base, including cleaning. cooking, construction and office duties. The apparent sophistication of Tuesday's operation - the deadliest single attack on U.S. troops sim.:e the war began - indicated the attacker probably had inside knowledge of the base's layout and the soldiers· schedule. The blast came at lunchtime. "We have had 'a su icide bomber apparently strap something to his body ... and go into a dining hall." Gen . Ri chard Myers, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. told reporters at the Pentagon. "We know how difficult this is to prevent people bent on suicide and sto pping them ." . Lt. Gen. Thomas Metz , gro und forces commander in Iraq, ordered an AP Photo Barbara Worthley, sister-in-law of Sgt. Lynn Robe rt Poulin Sr., joined by Maj. Peter Rogers, right, speaks at a news conference, Wednesday in Freedom. Ma ine. Sgt. Poulin is one of two soldiers in the Maine Army National Guard killed Tuesday in an attack in Mosul, Iraq. Oeor Abby is writtell by Abigail Vo11 ll11ren, al.w k11own as femme Pltillips, and was fo11nded by lrer mother, [>a11/ine [>frillips. Write /)ear Abby at www.OearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los A11ge/es, CA 90069. ets and excessive kinking 01 wear. Do not overload electrical outlets or connect more than three light stands together. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for connecting light s. Do not leave holiday lights on unattended. Turn them off when you leave your home or go to bed. Lse only non-tlammabl e decorations. • Disposi ng of you r tree: When the tree becomes dry. discard it promptly. The he st way to dispose of yo ur tree is hy taking it to a recycling center or having it hauled away by a community pick-up 'en·ice. Never put tree hranches or needle' in a firepl ace or woodburning ~love. It can cause a creosote huild-up in tile chimney. which i.' a lire hatard : Note: 11J .~ee lww fast a tree can burrr, •·isit: ww w.bfrl.n ist.f(ov. "At this point, it looks like it was an Improvised explosive device worn by an att~cker.'' -Gen. Richard Myers . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __.:..._ investigation. Troops found '·no physical evidence of a rocket, mortar. or other type or indirect tire weapon:· accordmg to a statement' is,ued early Thur,day by military authoritie' in Baghdad. There was little apparent sympathy for the dead American; on Musul '., deserted streets, where hundreds of U.S . troops. backed ur hy armored vehicles and helicopters . blocked bridges and cord oned off' Sunni Muslim areas of Iraq's third-largest citv. ''I wish that · 2.000 U.S. soldi ers were killed ," declared Jamal Mahmoud. a trade uni on official. Initial reports said a rocket had ripped into the tent. Later, however, a radical Sunni Muslim group. the Ansar al-Sunnah Army, claimed SHOP LATE I{ PARTICIPATING:::.:::-MERCHANTS! • Choose from our selection of vintage items for that special Christmas gift! Sue'~ 9electAb located inside Middleport Department Store On the T • Middleport. OH 740.992-3148 Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides for All - Fr0ffi (lark'5~etuelrp !tore 8PM ~ } 0PM - Thurs.daY Nillht is••• FRANTIC SANTA SHOPPING!! ' FRANTIC SANTA We'll be oPen late for last minute GIFTS FOR THE ENtiRE FAMILY! In-Store SPecials from SPM on! Open 9:00a.m. until 10:00 p.m. STOREWIDE SAVINGS! . Tile Shoe Place North 2nd Avenue Middleport, Ohio 992-5627 FRANTIC NTA SAVI Thursday, December 23rd 5PM- ??? IN STORE SPECIALS! 16 W. Main Street ; · Pomeroy, OH 115769 ·' / Telephone (7'10) 992-1.102 www.wstitches@hotmail.com Proud to be apart of your life. The Daily Sentinel • Subscribe today - 992-2 155 A SHOPPING SPREE TONIGHT SHOP NTil MIDNIGHTII Start Out The • o,l NIWYDR apm- midnight-.._·..__ fREE Gtf1 k:<;; with purcl.ha~!tl \while supp ,es- Join Us As We Celebrate The Birth Of Our Savior Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion December 24 - 6:30 p.m. Middleport Church of Christ Fifth at Main www.middleportchurch.org "Wise men still seek Him " - - - --- - - --·- .. Registperrb_•~.st~ ooor Service Technicians Please Apply In Person apm· 'l ~""' f.tJJt~ 'Price .feader tJn lhe 1liuer... Don Tate Motors East Main Street • Pomeroy, Oh . 740-992·6614 midnigbt ~-----: fQEE tlo\iday Gifl Wrap Experience Preferred But Others' Considered . 2004 responsibility. saying it wa' a "mart) rdom operation" - generally a reference to a 'uicide bomber. Military officiab in lray 'a•u Wednesday that '>hrapnel fr om the explosion included 'mall ball bearings, which are often used in 'uic1dc bombings but are not u'uall) part of shrapnel from rocke.ts or mortar, . . The attack sparked renewed con~erns about the abli•ty ol L'.S. troop' and their Iraqi al lies to 'ccurc elections Jan . 30. The military 'aid they had expected an increa'e in 'in knee '" insurgent s attempt to derai I th~ \'llte for an assembly that wi ll draft Iray·, new constitution. "Insurgents, who ha\'e everything to lose , are desperate to create the prr ception that elections arc not po"ible," said Gen . George W. Ca,ey. the commander of multinational lclrces in Iraq. ··we wi ll not allow terrori't violence to stop progre" toward elections ." The 22 dead included 14 U.S. 'ervice members. four U.S. ci\ ili:m,. three lrayi 'Jational Guard member,. and one "unident i1ied non-U.S . person:· the U.S. military command in Baghdad said Wcdne,da) c1·ening. Myers said authorities don't knoll whether the unident ified pcr>on "''" the likely bomber. my readers wi ll. too. DEAR ABBY: Have yqu ever wondered where · your readers come up wi th aliases they gi,·e to the people in their questio ns 0 I have. I have always suspec ted they were names they wanted to give the ir kid., . but didn't. How do you th ink they come up wi th then)'' - PONDERING IN CALIFORNIA DEAR PONDER ING: I come up with them' State fire marshal urges care to prevent holiday tree fires COLUMBUS - State Fire Marshal Stephen Woltz is urging citizens to follow special fire safety precautions when keeping a live tree in the house <during the holiday season. ''A dry tree is a seriou s fire hazard. A burning tree can fill a room with fire and deadly gases in just a few seconds," Woltz said. Last year there were six fires in Ohio involving holiday trees. In one, seven people perished in a Canton home when an un attended candle ignited a tree. Woltz offered a few simple tips that can make the difference between a joyous holiday and a tragic one. • Selecting a tree for the holidays: Make sure the needl es are tlexible and hard to pull off the branch. The needles should not break off easily on a fresh cut tree . The Thursday, December 23, ·Suicide bomber probably caused Iraq blast Husband's verbal abuse stops only after he leaves for good DEAR ABBY: You printed a letter from "Beaten Down in Oklahoma," who said that although she had a history of severe depression, her verbally . abusive husband refused to allow her to get medication "because he didn't believe in it." He told her she was "worthless" and said he only kept her around so he could be near the kids. That letter could have been written by me five years ago. I was nine years into a physically and emotionally abusive marriage. I heard the same things from my husband. And afterward, when he was tryin g to make up, he too always said he ''didn't PageA3 Vi6il lhe "Crafler:.:, Lotr while in our 6 tore! MIDDlEPORT DEPART ENTSTORE 991-3148 MIDDLEPORT, OH • �. The Daily Sentinel The Daily Sentinel 111 Court Street • Pomeroy, Ohio (740) 992-2156 • FAX (740) 992-2157 www.mydallysentlnel.com Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Jim Freeland Publisher Charlene Hoeflich General Manager-News Editor Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prollibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridgitrg 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 TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday. Dec . 23. the 358th day of 2004. There are eight days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 23. 1823, the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement C. Moore was published in the Troy (N .Y.) Sentinel. On this date: In 1783. George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief of the Army ancl retired to his home at Mount Vernon, Va. In 1893, the Engelben Humperdinck opera " Haensel und Gretel" was first performed, in Weimar. Germany. In 1928, the National Broadcasting C:ompany set up a permanent, coast-to-coast network. In 194 I. during World War II. American forces on Wake Island surrendered to the Japanese. In 1948. former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo and six other Japanese war leaders were executed in Tokyo. In 1968, 82 crew members of the U.S. intelligence ship "Pueblo" were released by North Korea. II months after they had been captured. In 1980, a state funeral was held in Moscow for former Premier Alexei N. Kosygin, who had died Dec. 18 at age 76. In 1987, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, serving a life sen· tence for the attempted assassination of President Ford in 1975. escaped from the Alderson Federal Prison for Women in West Virginia. (She was recaptured two days later. ) In 1997. a jury in Denver convicted Terry Nichols of involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing, declining to find him guilty of murder. Ten years ago: Bosnian Serbs and the Muslim-led government agreed to a weeklong truce beginning the next day as they worked on details of a four-month cease-tire. Baseball owners imposed a salary cap that was fiercely opposed by players. Five years ago: President Clinton pardoned Freddie Meeks. a black sailor court-martialed for mutiny during World War II when he and other sailors refused to load live ammunition following a deadly explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine near San Francisco that had claimed more than 300 lives. The Nasdaq c 0 mposite index briefly crossed 4,000 and closed at a record high for the 58th time in 1999. One year ago: The government announced the first suspected (later confirmed) case of mad cow disease in United States. A jury in Chesapeake. Va., sentenced teen sniper Lee Boyd Malvo to life in prison, spari ng him the death penalty. A gas well accident in southwestern China killed 233 people. New York Gov. George Pataki posthumously pardoned comedian Lenny Bruce for his .1964 obscenity conviction . Today's Birthdays: Emperor Akihito of Japan is 71 Rock musician Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) is 46. Singer Terry Weeks is 41. Rock singer Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) is 40. Actor Corey Haim is 33. Rock musician Jamie Murphy is 29. Actress Estella Warren is 26. Thought for Today: " It ain't no use putting up you r umbrella till it rains.'' - Alice Caldwell · Rice, American author ( 1870-1942). LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor are welcome. They should be less than 300 words. All letters are subject to editing and must be signed and include address and telephone numbet: No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. · The Daily Sentinel Reader Services (USPs 213-960) Correclion Polley Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Our main concern m all stones is to be Published every afternoon. Monday accurate. If you know ol an error in a through Fnday, 111 Court Street , story, call the newsroom at (740) 992- Pomeroy, Ohio _ Second-class postage 2156. paid at Pomeroy. Member: The Associated Press and the Ohio Newspaper Association. Our main number Js Postmaster: Send address corrections (740) 992·2156. to The Daily Sentinel. 111 Court Street. Department extensions are: Pomeroy, Oh10 45769. News EdHor: Charlene Hoeflich , Ex1. 12 Reporter: Brian Reed, Ext. 14 Reporter: Beth Sergent , Ext 13 Advertising Outside Sale&: Dave Harris , Ext. 15 Outside Sales : Brenda Oav1s, Ext ~ 6 CtuoJCirc.: Jody Clark. Ext 10 Subscription Rates By carrier or motor route O.n e month ............'9.57 One year ........... .'1 14.40 Dally ............. ..... SD' . Senior Citizen rates One month .••...... . • .'8 .70 One year .............'96.70 Circulation Subscribers should remit in ad~ance direct to the Daily Sentinel. No subscription by mail permitted in areas where home carrier service is available. District Mgr.: Jason Patterson, Ext. 17 Mall Subscription General Manager Charlene Hoeflich, Ext. 12 E-mail: news@ mydailysentinel .com Web: www.mydailysentinel.com Inside Meigs County 13Weeks . . . . . . . . . .' 30.15 26 Weeks . . ... '60.00 52 Weeks ..... '1 18.80 Outside Meigs County 13 Weeks . . .. . . ' 50 .05 26 Weeks ........... ' tOO 10 52 Weeks . . . . . .... '200 .20 PageA4 OPINION Thursday, December 23,2004 Kerik gave us a·Rudy awakening BY MARGARET CARLSON Bernard Kerik, the erstwhile Homeland Security nominee. may have saved the co untry from taking the Rudy-in-'08 juggernaut too seriously. In one swift, fantastic implosion. Kerik reminded us or the pre-9/11 Rudy, who had been lost in the mists of that horrible clay three years ago. Remember the old Rudy ? The controversial mayor who fired his most effective police chief. William Bratton. forced out his schools chancellor, berat· ed the homeless, who treated police brutality as the cost of a lo w crime rate? Like Kerik. he also had a compromised clomest ic life, keeping Gompany with a woman who was not his wife and announcing his divorce at a news confer· ence befure telling his wife or chi ldren. Even those who thought he'd saved the ci ty were sick of llim . In a preliminary matchup in the 2000 Senate race against the flawed , carpetbagging first lady. Hillary . Rodham Clinton , lle could muster only 40 percent. He decided not to run. Sept. I I erased all that, replacing it with a mythic figure covered in ash calming the nation wllile a dazed president flitted across the country in Air Force One, afraid to land. Rudy was such a hero that one of George W. Bush's tirst televised acts after he crept back into the Oval Office was to arrange a photo op of him· self on the phone with the mayor, accepting an invitation to tour the wreckage. That turned into the moment of President Bush's come· back as commander in chief. And in case voters had forgotten the link. Karl Rove made Rudy a constant presence at the convention this past summer -conveniently held 30 blocks from Ground Zero- where Rudy invoked 9/11 with every breath. Then came the cam· paign trail . where Rudy we lded the unsuccessful war in Iraq to the much harderto-measure war on terrorism. After 'uch service, Rudy could have told them to hire Ron Artest and they would have taken it under advisement. The marriage was mutual ly benefici<1l. Bush got to look tough on terrorism and Giuliani got to look presidential. Odd then that the former mayor would risk all that pushing a bottom feeder like Kerik on his new best friend . But the old Rudv saw no risk in Kerik, a· slightly ro ugher versio n of Hizzoner: Both were swashbucklers who despised goo-goo governmen t types with their sissy ru les that slow you down when you know you're right. At the time of the announceme nt , Rudy sa id • how proud he was: "I know personally what qualities he has." Rudy had plucked Kerik out of obscurity after the Vietnam vet (who fatltered and abandoned a child in Asia) chauffeured him during the J983 mayoral campaign. He first made him head of the Department of Corrections and then promoted him to the most sensitive job in New York commissioner of police despite ample signs that the guy was shady. Rudy didn't go off Kerik even when the top cop was fined for pulling two cops off the beat to research his memoirs, or when he was questioned abou t his connections to a New Jersey "waste management" company with ties to characters who would feel at home with Tony Soprano. Kerik lived above his means, keeping two COUnt them, two - mistreSS· es in addition to declaring bankruptcy and ignoring an arrest warrant for failure to pay his debts. After Kerik withdrew his nominati on, Rudy referred to all this sleazy behavior as mi stakes that were "human'' and "norm al. at least by Washington or New York standards." Actually, what they were was normal by Rudy standards. Rudy apparently thinks it's normal to use an apartment near Ground Zero donated for the ·~ - Thursday, December 23, use of exhausted rescue workers to condu'c t.an affair. Kerik was lucky to have an illegal nanny to blame for dropping out before things got any worse. Whatever, Rudy continues to love the guy, welcoming the philandering, mobbed-up, unethical, deadbeat, immigrant-exploiting cad back to Giuliani Partners with open anns. We know Rudy overlooked Kerik's behavior. But why did Bush. who had been warned he was no Boy Scout? The White House explains that Bush liked Bernie and Rudy so darn much he got carried away. Come to think of it, what would Bush find not to like about a guy who, behind a swaggering, macho bravado, has busily used his political connections to amass a personal fortune? Is becoming a millionaire on the basi s of your government connections really any different, when you get right down to it, from taking the taxpayer gift of a baseball stadium on the basis of your name, as Bush did? So thanks for the memories, Bernie, and for the inside look at the operations, values and instincts of our president and his would-be successor. You never served, but you did something for your country anyway. (Margaret Carlson is a contributing editor of Time magazine and a panelist on CNN's "The Capital Gang.") THIS IS THE TIME lESS FORTUNATE. Racine from Page A1 Southern Elementary School. Clerk David Spencer announced that the village has received a $500,000 award from the U.S. government for the new water treatment plant. Mayor Scott Hill reponed that the village is awaiting a $300,000 grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission, which would bring the total gnmt package for the project to $1.675 million. Because of funding delays. t~e cost tor the project is now estimated at $1.8 mill ion. Councilman Robert Beegle. who has served on council for 23 years, submitted his resignation at last week's meeting, and council took no action. Beegle was elected Meigs County sheriff in November (see related story. Page I). Council will have 30 days after the effective from Page A1 THOSf: WITHOUT IPODS? A sucker's bet for Social Security · each and every special-issue bond in the Social Security Trust Fund bears the following inscription: "The bond is supported by ·the full faith and · credit of the United States, and the United States is pledged to the payment of the bond with respect to both principal and interest.'' Under our brave, new Republica!) dispensation, the "full faith and credit of the United States'~ co uld prove a meaningless phrase. Treasury bonds held by Richard Mellon Scaife, Japanese banks and the Chinese government must, of course, be honored, lest the international monetary system be plunged into chaos. But it's OK to drain Social Security to pay for Bush's multimillionaire tax cuts instead of honoring solemn obligations made to generations of defrauded American workers and their families. Privatization, then, is partly an elaborate shell game to distract public attention, partly a utopian scheme dreamed up by the same geniuses who gave us the Laffer Curve , S&L reform and the "Dow 36.000" among other economically destructive "freemarket" fantasies. As for the deluded peasants whose future has been stolen. they simply made a sucker's bet and have only themselves to blame. (Arkansa.~ . DemocratGazette column is! Gene Lyons i.1· a national magazine award winner and en-author of "The Hunting of rhe Presidem" (Sr. Marlin 's Press, 2000). You can e·mail Lyons at genelymu2@cs.com.) ' and a memorial brick that lines the foundation of the communit y center bearing Bella's name. Patty Taylor of New Horizons plans to use their contribution to purchase a puppet theater and puppets. A brass tag will be attached to the theater denoting Bella's name and therefore preserving her memory. "This is a special thing that they've done," said Susan · Eason of New Horizons. "It's a good way to remember her · and I'm sure children will enjoy it.'' Bella's parents Michael and Leslee toured both God's N.E.T. and New Horizons on their· daughter's fifth birthday. "It seemed like we weren't visible enough," CVB Chairman Homer Preece said of the weeks the CVB spent advenising the book. "Overall, a~ a group, we didn't market that book very well." · Denny Bellamy. director of community service and economic development for Point Pleasant, said he thinks the booh will sell more quickly if people are able to see them . He added that the week leading up to Christmas is a great gpponunity for the CVB to get copies of the book in shoppers' hands. "You can sell twice as many when you actually have ·something they (shoppers) can get their hands on and take home that day," Bellamy said. In other busines s, John Sang , CVB co-chairman, commended the group on how >ucce"ful they have been this year. ·That's one thing we need to take a lot of pride in," Sang said of the group's accomplishments. "We ;:;ertainly have to be pleased about what happened this year and be focused on what's happening next year." The next meeting will be. 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12,2005. BY NtCOLE FIELDS NFIELDS@MY9AILYREGISTER.COM SYRACUSE -Edith Maude Cogar, 93, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant. W.Va. She was born March 4, 1911, in Grantsville, W.Va., daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Haulterman Kight. She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Nazarene Church. Surviving ;ve seven daughters and sons-in-law: Mary Jo and AI va Coates of Belpre, Helen Frank of Pomeroy, Nettie and James Fulenwilder of Georgia, Judy ani:! Charles Lee of Syracuse, Ginger and Willard Reed of Reedsville, Loretta and Alben VanCooney of Elyria. and Sharon and Bill Rizer of Syracuse; four sons and daughters-in-law: Bernard and Phyliss Jordan of Missouri, William "Bill" and Shirley Cogar of Racine, Gerald "Jerry" and Judi Cogar of California, and Richard and Brenda Cogar of Racine; a special friend, Jaye Mitchell of Syracuse; three sisters and two brothers; 35 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lafe Cogar; two infant sons, Robert and Eugene; two brothers; a sister; a son-in-law; a grandson and a granddaughter. Services will be held at I p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, at Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy with her nephew, Richard Kight, ofticiating. Burial will follow at Cogar Cemetery in Racine. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. 011 Thursday at the funeral home. · Give. Security fund. They couldn't be sold to private investors even at a penny on the dollar because they have absolutely no cash value.'.' Explaining the need for Bush's proposed "reforms," White House spokesman Dan Bartlett recently put it this w~y: "After 201&. the system goes frorn the black to the red. We have payments goi ng out that we can't afford to make.'' Americans have grown used to hearing such pro· nouncements from authoritative-sou nding "experts" from tycoon-funded, right-wing Washington "think tanks" >llch as tbe American Enterprise Institute, the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute, so many have come to believe them . The Los Angeles Times reports that a " 1994 survey found that more people between the ages of 18 and 34 believed in UFOs than believed Social Security would exist by the time they retired." But here's what Bartlett, Bu sh and the think tank spokesmen actually mean when they say Social Security's going broke: They mean that the trust fund has been looted fair <tnd square , that everybody who's been paying those increased payroll taxes >ince 1983 has been succes;fu II y swindled and that the U.S. government need not honor those special issue Treasury bonds. As Smith writes, it's a financial "crime against the American public that makes Enron pale in comparison." As David Sarasohn of The .Oregonian recently noted, New Mason County history book is here Obituaries Edith Cogar WHEN WE THINK OF THE In making President Bush its "Person of the · Year," Time gushed th at he had successfully "reframed reality to match his design ." Ponder that phrase. A Gene cynic might think it a backLyons handed way of calling him a particularly accomplished liar. Indeed, Bush prevailed in Noveinber largely because many Americans cash reserves. the Social simpl y cannot believe that Security Trust Fund, roughly their president would delib- $ 1.5 trillion to date. consists erately mislead them about of "special issue" Treasury matters of life and death . bonds pledging repayment Consider, however, Bush' s wi th interest whenever the doom sday pro·nouncement s money is needed to pay ·about the impending bank· Social Security benefits. ruptcy of Social Security. Under current projections. They're sheer fi ction, con - that's supposed to start haptrived to conceal this admin- pening in 2018, when 'the istration's Ol"n fiscal reck- excess payroll taxes pllid by lessness - the combination Baby Boomers over 35 years of tax cuts for the weal thy to fund their own retireme nt and runaway spending that will be needed. By then. the has increased federal outlays trust fund shou ld be worth some 29 percent since his approximately $3 trillion2001 inauguration. enough to keep the system After pledging during the solvent for at .least another 2000 cam paign · to set aside 30 years with no benefit $2.6 trillion of the projected adjustments whatsoever. surplus in a Social Security But here's the problem, Bu sh has , according to Allen W. Smith, "lockbox," instead, produced swelling author of "The Looting of deficits. Now he promises Soci al Security": "Instead of strict "fiscal discipline." Do investing the Social Security nol hold your breath . 'u rpluses in regular marHere's the real problem : ketable Treasury bond' that Over the past two decades, cou ld be cashed in whenever ever since a commi"ion led additional money was needby Alan Green,pan con - ed for benefits. the govern vinced the Reagan admini~­ m~nt simply .;pent the tration to raise payroll taxes money, lea ving nothing to to fund the retirement of the inveq . The govern ment so-ca lled Baby Boom gener- IOUs held by the trust fund ation : Repub lican !IIH.l ·arc not at all like regular Democratic administrations market:thle Treasury bolll.b alike have "borrowed" the ... thev are nothing more proceeds to finance the year- than <tccounting entries that to-year operation s nf the tcllu <how much th e governU.S. governme nt. lmtcad of ment owe ., 10 the Social The Daily Sentinel • Page As www.mydailysentinel.com 2004 date to name Beegle's replace· ment, after which Hill will make an appointment. Council also: • Reappointed Hilton Wolfe, Jr. as Racine's represen~ative on the SyracuseRacine Regional Sewer District Board. • Reappointed Gary Freeman and Charlotte Wamsley to the Firemen's Depemlency Board. which also includes two representatives from the tire department and an at-large member appointed by other members. • Authorized Hill to hire Tom Smith to complete an elevation certificate for the Pub! ic Safety Building. The village must obtain flood insurance for the property and the elevation certificate is required to calculate the insurance rate. • Approved a holiday bonus for village employees.. Also present were council members Henry Bentz. Joni Fisher, and Greg Taylor, and Marshal Dion Jones. Mrs. VanMatre said she was touched by her family's idea for the donation. "Especially after coming here and seei ng what they (God's N.E.T. and New Horizons) offer.'' she adde'd. The fact that New Horizons deals primarily with young children made the clonation more poignant for Bella's family. who described her as a little girl in an adult's body because of her care-taking nature. Besides preserving Bella's memory, her family made the donation hoping to inspi re others to remember that it is better to give than to receive. The family hopes to make their holiday donation an annual tradition. A memorial fund has been established in Bella's honor at Farmer's Bank in Mason. W.Va. Her parents, who are residents of New Haven.• POINT PLEASANT - Get 'em while they're hot. That's the me"age that members of the Mason County Convention & Visitor~ Bureau (CVB) are sending to the people of Mason County. Last Friday, the CV B received its shipment of hardcover books that they have been selling for the past few months. The books, which currently can be purchased at the Mason County Tourism and Welcome Center. Willa's ·Bible Bookstore. all three locations of Siders Jewelers, the Point Pleasant River Museum , the Lowe Hotel and the Mason Jar Antii[ue and Craft Mall. contain more than 200 photographs and SO pages of information about the local sights. history and points of interest that Mason County has to niTer. Although some CVB members said the book seemed to be selling at a decent pace. others voiced concern that the group did not spend enough time marketing it before it was printed. Stephanie Jenkins/photo Keri .Derenberger, right. and Twila Clark of. the Mason County Tourism and Welcome Center displayed the new Mason County books, which are now on sale at the visitors center and other locations in the county. Local Briefs Office to close RUTLAND - Leading Creek Conservancy District otlice will be closed on Dec . 24 and 27 for Christmas. Those with emergencies during that time shou ld call (8 77) 742-2597. Shot clinic planned POMEROY - Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood immunization clinic from 9 to II a.m. and I to 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the health department. 11 2 E. Memorial Drive The child's shot records and any medical cards must be provided. and the child must be accompanied by a parent or legal gu'ardian. A $5 donation will be accepted but is not reyuired: Beegle from Page A1 respect to the office." '' I think it 's important that my deputies and I do what we can to regain public support ," Beegle said. " I told these supervisors that they must stress to the deputies who work under them the import ance of service to the commu nit y. We must accommodate the public in any way they can, answer calls promptly. and represent the department in a • Celebrating sped11l dtlfs with you! • ,y Sunday Times-Sentinel 740-446-2342 positive way." Beegle will assume oftice on Jan. I. 2005. Lane W.Va. have plans of distribut· ing the money in . Ma,on County. Cautious and determined to do the right thing with the fund. they are undecided about exactly where the money will go at this time. Meigs County benefited from Bella's memory because her great-aunts and great-grandfather are residents of Syracuse. In death as in life , Bella sti ll unites her family from both side> of the Ohio River. At New Horizons Bella's younger siblings Victoria. Maddy and Michael played with the toys in a room where new generations of children will gat her. These children will congregate. around the puppet theater and see the. name Isabella VanMatre and ask ''Who was that ?" As long as somebody remembers to ask and answer that question Bella lives on. HOME FURNISHINGS Bring it all together. Comfortably. What's on YOUR Christmas List? TORINO Lane Motion Sectional · . Wedge. One Arm Lo''t'~l'Ut ~lrl'l'l ttll'r. Arm[.::\~ redinc:r & 112 Stationary ChaJse 12 100 ' ComfortKini ·~ ·Blues from Page A1 someone we love years ago we mourn them differently at and perhaps more Christmas. Family disappointments also add to the holiday blues. "People have this picture of the ideal family at Christmas," said Neal, ''families are not that shape anymore and because they· re not people think there must be something wrong." Families are now blended or have custody issues which result in several holiday visits to various grandparents. stepparents, cousins and friends in a short amount of time. · Neal said she also believes people complicate the season with buying love instead of building upon or creating new traditions. She asked, ·'Does anybody remember what they got for r Christmas last year?" More than Iikely we remember the traditions we share with fami ly such as baking or decorating the tree as opposecl to material possessions. • Also a ·lack of daylight can contribute to the mental and physical condi tion of depression. You can minimize the holiday blues by following some of these tips. Exercise to fight off a physical and emotional bout with depression. this ca n include somethin g as simple as a daily 20-minute walk. · Manage your time wisely. besides shopping and socializing make time for relaxation. Make .a holiday budget and stick to it. Talk with others about your feelings of loss or depression and · seek out support : Accept any llllplca,. ant f;~mily situations as best YQl' can and remember nobody has the ideal famil y. Take the time to participate in activities that you find relaxing such as readin g, listenin g 10 rnusic or ~eek out activities with groups if you fee l lonely. If you drink alcohol , clo so only in moderation . Create new holiday traditions to take your mind off of the past. Get in touch with your spiritual side by attending church or meditating. Neal also suggests having a toy box clean out of old toys after Christmas and ask ing your children to donate them to chari table organizations. or ask them to donate one of their new toys they received over the holidays. This teaches th em the lesson of not only . receiving but giving and creates a new holiday tradition. Woodland Centers offer' a 24-hour cri sis hotline that is ope~ational e;ery day of the week. including holidays . This hotline i., intended for people in emotiona l crisi' and i' 1-X00-2 52-5554 It's Chri,ln"" and expect tha't thing s will go wrong bui a' Neal put it "take whatev er goc~ wrong and turn it into a memorv r ~ • ~ • I .~;.- Mossy Oak Leaf Chair $649 95 "Stallion" Chair $49995 1 /; "Athena" DQuble Reclining Sofa / SIO.OO down/SIO.OO Month/0% Interest* QUALITY FURNITURE PLUS iliZi 42123 State Route 7 • Tuppers Plains, OH ·see store for details. 1-800-200-4005 or (740) 667-7388 -~ �· PageA6 OHIO The Daily Sentinel A7 The Daily Sentinel Thursday, December 23, 2004 Travelers try to beat winter storm as snow moves into Ohio BY ' winds from the northwest. Ovemight (1·6 a.m.) Temperatures will linger at 19 with today\ low of 18 occurring around 6:00am . Skies will range frmil clear to partly cloudy with 5 MPH winds from the northwest. Friday, December 24 Thursday, December 23 Moming 17 a.m.-Noon) A cloudy morning. It will be icy, with freezing rain and possibly some sleet (ice pellets). The frozen precipitation should end around 8:00am. Accumlations of ice could reach 0. 77 inches by tlie end of thi s morning . Temperatures wi II re main around 27 with today's high of 33 occurring around 8:00am. y.'inds will be 5 to 15 MPH from the northwest. Afternoon (1-6 p.m.) II should continue to be cloudy. Temperatures will stay near 25. Winds will be 5 to I0 MPH from the northwest. Evening (7 p.m.· Morning (7 a.m.-Noo11) Temperatures will climb from 18 to 24 by late this morning. Skies will be partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with 5 MPH winds from the northwest turning from the west as the morning progresses. Aftemoon (1-6 p.m.) Temperatures will diminish from 25 early this afternoon to 17. Skies will range from partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 MPH winds from the west turning from the northwest as the afternoon progresses. Midnight) Temperatures will hold steady around 21. Skies will be mostly clear to mostly cloudy with 5 to I0 MPH Local Stocks ACI- 35.20 AEP- 35.23 Akzo - 42.36 Ashland Inc. - 58.46 AT&T-19.82 BLI- 11.82 Bob Evans- 25.51 BorgWarner- 52.74 Champion - 3.65 Charming Shops - 9.38 City Holding - 36.69 Col-40.33 DG -20.21 DuPont-49 Federal Mogul - .42 USB- 31 .52 . Gannett - B1.27 General Electric - 36.84 GKNLY -4.60 Harley Davidson- 60.30 Kmart- 101 .36 Kroger- 17.18 Ltd.- 22.64 NSC -36.01 Oak Hill Financial - 38.41 OVB- 32.50 BBT-42.44 Peoples- 27.01 Pepsico - 52.17 Premier- 12.71 Rockwell - 48.89 Rocky Boots- 29.24 RD Shell - 56.28 SBC-25.95 Sears - 52.30 Wai-Mart - 52.97 Wendy's- 38.33 Worthington- 19.71 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. closing quotes of the previous day's transactions, provided by Smith Partners at Advest Inc. of Gallipolis. A DAY ON WALL STREET Dec. 22. 2004 11 ,000 Dow Jones Industrials 10,500 10 _()()(fj- ) +56.4!1 10,815.89 LISA CORNWELL ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Travelers worried about not making it to holiday gather· ings around the country hit the roads and airports earlier than planned Wednesday as weather forecasters predicted record-breaking snowfall for areas of western Ohio. "My brother always told me that I would grow up some· day to regret wanting a white Christmas, and this year he may be right," said Susie Brown. 32, of Cincinnati. "Especially if I have to spend it here and can't get home to be with my parents." Brown, with her feet propped up on her luggage, was impatiently waiting at the Greyhound Lines Inc. bus in · Cincinnati station Wednesday afternoon. She was waiting for a bus that she was told could be at least a half-hour late leaving for Toledo and worried about encountering more delays since she was headed no11h through western Ohio. ''I'm leaving a day earlier than I planned, and I'm afraid I still may not make it," she said. The National Weather Service in Wilmington said I0 to 16 inches could bl~nket portions of Ohio west of 1-71 before the snowfall ends Thursday afternoon, and areas around Dayton and Cincinnati in southwest Ohio could get as niuch as 20 inches. "Dayton may break its record, which is about 12 inches for 24-hour snowfall," said weather service meteorologist Mike Ryan. He said snow should be winding down by Thursday afternoon, but winds were expected to increase to as much as 25 miles an hour, causing blowing and · drifting. Temperatures were expected to drop to as low as zero to 5 degrees by Thursday night. By late afternoon, Darke County northw_est of Dayton already had received eight to 11mrsday, December 23, 2004 .================================================= · Prep Schedule College football , · Gallia Academy at P. Pleasant : Wahama at Meigs : JOHN McCARTHY ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER COLUMBUS- The fraud alleged in a challenge to President Bush's victory may have occurred, but there is no evidence it was widespread enough to have thrown the election, a professor who studies voting systems said Wednesday. The challenge filed Friday in the Ohio Supreme Court alleges _fraud including com· puter hacking, post-election vote switching, fraudulent absentee ballots and the . Law H;gh from prniou.; +0.52 10.822 68 Reecwd Ngh: 11 ,722.96 10.739 19 Jan. 14, 2000 Dec. 22. 2004 Nasdaq composite +6.12 · High Low 2.163.48 2.145.18 Pd. chlnge from prwloua: +0 .28 AP photo A pedestrian walks by a row of snow-covered newspaper vending machines. Wednesday in Springfield, after a snow storm came through the area. I0 inches of snow. Roads throughout southwest and west central Ohio were slick and hazardous and many areas declared snow emergencies, banning parking on city streets. Snow that began in southwest Ohio early Wednesday covered roads in Cincinnati by midmorning, coating streets already icy from freezing rain. By early afternoon, traffic on the highways ru1d bridges leading in and out of downtown was moving at a snail's pace as many people headed for home before conditions worsened. Hundreds of traffic accidents were reported throughout s(Juthwest Ohio as snow continued to fall faster than snow plows could remove it. Although few major injuries were reported, authorities said · at least one person died in a weather-related crash. In Stoutsville, about 30 miles south of Columbus, a Ford Explorer slid in icy conditions, rolled over and hit a utility post, killing its driver, . the state Highway Patrol said. The weather was believed to be the main factor in the .single-vehicle crash that killed Janet Akers, 51, of Stoutsville, said Sgt. Darrin waited to board buses or meet Blosser of the patrol's arriving passengers. Afternoon buses arriving from Buffalo, Lancaster post. The Cincinnati/Northern N.Y., and Erie, Pa., were runKentucky International ning on time, but delays up to Airpon had crews out work· 45 minutes were posted for ing before dawn to keep the .arrivals from Columbus. airport's three runways clear, Toledo and Chicago. Snow plows were out early and were succeeding, said airport spokesman Ted Wednesday on the Ohio Bushel man. He said the main turnpike which runs across problem by late afternoon the northern part of the state. was not airport conditions but even though no snow had cancellations of planes not fallen yet. Travelers also being able to get into or out tried to get a head start on the storm. of other cities. "If they come in, we are "We knew if we got up getting them out," he said. early enough. we'd be all The Cleveland Hopkins right,'' said Julia Gergits , International Airport had traveling from Youngstown declared a snow emergency to Chicago. by afternoon, which means Falling snow and slushy plows and weather crews are roads didn't prevent Joe and on a 24-hour standby to deal Ann Shay of Upper Arlington with the wintry weather. from finishing their holiday Runways were open, but shopping at a mall in the travelers were advised to Columbus suburb of check about flight delays Worthington on Wednesday frmn other airports. afternoon. . Airport spokeswoman Pat They were more worried Smith said officials had about the fact that their been planning for the storm daughter, Gretchen Saussy. for days. would be driving to Ohio on "We have all the equipment Thursday from her home in ready and all of our people Raleigh. N.C. ready," she said. "She drives better on sand AI the Greyhound station in than she does on snow," her Cleveland, seats in the terminal father said. "I'd rather be in were nearly fLIIed as people North Carolina." Bush defeated Kerry by denial of public inspection of voting records at county 119,000 votes. according to boards of elections, among the official vote count oy Ohio ·Secretary of State other things. "I do agree with the peti- Kenneth Blackwell. Ohio's tioners when they assert 20 electoral votes gave Bush there were serious prob- the 270 he needed for victory. lems with these elections. Kerry conceded the morning Does that mean the election after Election Day. was stolen? Does that mean A statewide recount paid (Democrat John) Kerry for by presidential candireally won? In my opinion , dates of the Green and no," said Daniel Tokaji, an Libertarian parties has assistant professor of law at given Bush 346 extra votes Ohio State University who an additional 494 votes to has been closely following Kerry, with all counties the Ohio vote and its after- except Lucas reporting. math. according to a survey of county boards by The Associated Press. Neither Democrats nor Republicans expect the recount to affect the outcome. The challenge filed on behalf of 37 Ohio voters by a group led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Columbus lawyer Cliff Arnebeck is based on comparison of reports of exit polling data with the offical vote. Arnebeck and other lawyers on the case say they would like to see the supporting data that produced the exit poll results. Urgent Care Holiday Hours Record high: 5,04S.62 March 10, 2000 Dec. 22. 2004 1,300 Standard & Poor's soo ... ,... Christmas Eve, December 24 ' Main Facility Jackson, Athens, Meigs Facilities -------::;~~........-~ 1.200 ~/ = .....::.... . . _L.: _ :>e...J. ~'-'--~----- 1 . 100 f!.. ....12 -.:c=--=-=-=--=..,--=:-- 1,209 .57 SEPT ""· chlnge from prnious; +0.34 Hi~ 1.211 42 ·OCT Low NOV 1.203.81 1.000 DEC R•COfd high: 1,527 46 Mai-ch 24, 2000 Christmas Day, December 25 Main Facility Jackson,Athens, Meigs Facilities • Celebrating· days with you! Sunday Times-Sentinel 740-446-2342 . ' Girls Basketball : Eastern (Pike) at Eastern ---;:; SE:-;:P::;;T--;:c OC:::T;-----:-N::::O::-V--::DE=:C;-- 1 •600 2,157.03 Monday'a Games Boya Baaketball · OVC at Hannan Tournament se'PT;;c-----,o"'c"'T--,., No"'v.,.--coe=c- 9 ·500 Pel. chlnge Wrestling · Gallia Academy at Purcell Marion Quad Expert: Fraud·possible but no evidence it threw election · BY Today'a Games Boys Basketball HOLZER CLINIC 1pm-6:30pm 12pm-6:30pm 1pm-6:30pm 12pm-6:30pm New Year's -Eve, December 31 Main Facility Meigs Facility Jackson ahd Athens Facilities 1p'm-9pm 12pm-9pm 9am-9pm New Years Day, January 1 Main Facility Jackson,Athens, Meigs Facilities 1pm-6:30pm 12pm-6:30pm Tuesday's Games Boys Basketball Gallia Academy at Fairland River Valley at Meigs Vinton County at Eastern Southern at Chesapeake Rock Hill at South Gallia OVC at Hannan Tournament Girls Basketball Southern at Wahama Tournament Indians sign Traber, Bere to minor deals CLEVELAND (AP) Billy Traber came bouncing back to the Cleveland Indians, who re-signed the left-hander to a minor league contract for 2005 on Wednesday one month after they waived him. Traber, who did not pitch last season following elbow surgery, became a free agent when Boston did not tender him a contract earlier this week. The Red Sox claimed him off waivers on Nov. I0 from the Indians. who didn't have a spot for him on their 40man roster. The 25-year-old Traber went 6-9 during his rookie season in 2003, pitching a complete game one-hitter against the New York Yankees. The Indians acquired him from the New York Mets in 2001 in the Roberto Alomar trade. Cleveland also signed right· · hander Jason Bere to minor league deal. Bere hasn't pitthed in the majors since 2003 when he was limited to two starts with the Indians before undergoing shoulder surgery. He made just four starts in spring training last year when he needed an elbow operation. The 33-year-old came back and made two minor league starts at Double-A Akron. Bere will get a one-year. $350,000 contract if he makes the Indians' roster and can eam another $100,000 in bonuses. Bere, who had two 12-win seasons with the Chicago White Sox, has a 71-65 major league record. Cavs activate Jackson, Wagner to IR CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers activated rookie swingman Luke Jackson and placed guard Dajuan Wagner on the : injured list before Wednesday · night's game against the New : Jersey Nets. : Jackson, the No. I0 overall : pick in this year's draft, is · averaging 3.0 points and just 4.4 minutes per game. He . missed the last five games : with tendidnitis in. his right ~ : knee. _ · The Cavs satd Wagner, : whose name continually pops : up in trade rumors, has left foot plantar fasciitis. The former first-round pick is aver: aging 4.0 points and 1.2 : assists. :Massimino returns to 'Nova as TV analyst . BRISTOL, Conn. (A P) · Rollie Massimino is return>ing to Villanova -as a tele: vision analyst. Massimino, who coached the Wildcats to the NCAA · · basketball championship in : I 985 , will be a guest analyst : for ESPN Classic when West : Villanova plays · Virginia on Jan . 5. The game : is the first in a series of nine weeklX "Turn Back the . Clock ' college basketball : games that will air on the net: work. . Similar teams meet in Fort Worth Bowl HAWKINS Associated Press BY STEPHEN FORT WORTH, Texas - There are plent~ of similarities between Cincinnati and Marshall besides their 6-5 records. The Fort Worth Bowl will be the last game for each before moving to different conferences. Cincinnati is going to the Big East from Conference USA. the · league Marshall will join next year after winning five of the last seven MidAmerican titles . . If not for winning streaks after poor starts, neither senior-oricmed team would be playing Thursday night . It's the eighth bowl fur the Bearcats and Thundering Herd. "We've sort of been roller-coaster • · Befor~ that, they had won four straight with Guiilugli completing 71 percent of his passes for I ,022 yards with 12 touchdowns and no interceptions. He had a career-best 377 yards passing one game, a school-record five TDs in .another. Without Guidugli, the Bearcats got type teams, played some really good 33 yards passing from two quartergames , played some games we'd both like to have back;" Marshall backs and trailed Louisvi lle 63-0 coach Bob Pruett said. "Our quaner· before scoring. "Nobody wants to end the season backs are very similar ... if they have a good day, we usually have a good on a game like that," said Guidugli, day. If they have an off day. we sort whose 24 TD passes are one short of the school record. of have a tough day-" "It's critical for us because obviCincinnati knows that too well. The ously that game was not who we are,'' Bearl·ats lost their regular season finale 70-7 to No. 7 Loui;-ville when first-year coach Mark Danton io said. quarterback Gino Guidugli was out "If we're not successful, it 's a lost with a broken bone in his throwing cause. We need to vindicate ourselves and play with the same attitude prior hand. to that." That loss to the C-USA champion may not have even been the most humiliating. The Bearcats were 2-4 on Oct. 9 after a 48-29 loss at Army. which ended a 19-game losing streak that was the nation's longest. Instead of going in a rebuilding mode then, Dantonio stuck with his 19 senior starters. They responded with four wins and now return Guidugli , who was back at practice last week after his cast was removed. The Thundering He,rd, whose last losing record was in 1983. began this season with three straight losses, including at No. 8 Georgia and No. 24 Ohio State. They then won their first five MAC games, but losses to Please see Bowl, AB College Basketball Buckeyes merciless in win over Mercer BY RusTY MILLER Associated Press COLUMBUS Terence Dial s dominated inside with a career-high 29 points and 13 rebounds to lead Ohio State to a I02-77 victory over Mercer on Wednesday night. The win was the liourth in a row for Ohio State (92) - all since athletic administrators announced the team would not play in the postseason because of NCAA violations which occurred under former coach Jim O'Brien . Tony Stockman tlirted with the first triple-double ever for Ohio State, finishing with 10 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. J.J . Sullinger added 16 points. Ivan Harris 13 and Je · Kel Foster I I for Ohio State, which scored more than I00 points for the first time since beating George Mason 102-72 eight years ago. The game was played before a sparse crowd because of heavy snowfall and freezing rain that hit the Columbus area on Wednesday. For the first time ever, spectators in the balcony at Value City Arena were permitted to come down into the lower bowl to fill up the thouPlease see OSU, A12 AP.photo Ohio State's J.J . Sullinger. center, shoots between Mercer's Will Emerson. left. and Jacob Skogen during the second half Wednesday. Bearcats beat up on La Salle BY Joe KAY Associated Press CINCINNATI - Only about 2.000 fans braved a snowstorm to see No . 22 Cincinnati try to stay unbeaten. For the first 20 minutes, they had to wonder whether the harrowing trip was worth it. Steven Smith 's electrifying performance kept La Salle close, but James White led a second-half run that sent Cincinnati to an 84-63 victory Wedne sday night that turned out to be quite a· show in a nearl y empty arena . Smith finished with a career- high 35 points , and Cincinnati came away with an unblemished record. "We knew we had to pic.:k it up," said White. who had 12 points in the decisive 20-7 run. "In the first half, we didn't play with a lot of energy. Maybe it was in our mindset ·because -tl1ere weren't a lot of peopk there . I don ' t know wh;n it was ." AP photo Cincinnati forward Eric Hicks (14) dunks the ball pver La Salle for· The Bearcats improved war.d Steven Smith. bottom right. in the first half Wednesday 1n to 9-0 for the fourth time in the past I0 seasons. Cincinnati. They opened 13 -0 last season. then finished 25-7 and lost to Illinoi s in the seco nd round ·of the NCAA tournament. Smith scored 23 points in the first half against a defen se geared to stop him , but couldn't singlehandedly overcome Cincinn·ati ·s spurt that opened the second half and put it out of reach. La Salle (1-7) lost its fifth straight. adding to a tough opening stretch for fir.>t-year coac h John Giannini . He came from Maine to rc~cct the program from a 20-loss season and a rape scandal that prompted the men ·, and women ·s baske tball coaches to resign . "We're going to struggle for a while, but these are the kind of guys I want to go throu gh it with." Giannini said. "We're hanging in there with people . I'm proud of what · our players are doing, given th e ci rcum stances. " Giannini inherited a roster thin on talent and expectations the Explorer> started three freshmen and a sophomore . Their on ly accomplished player is Smith. a junior forward who lead s the team in scoring 12 2 J points) and rebounding. The Bearcats couldn' t find anyone to guard him in the first half. when he went I 0-of-1 ~ from the field and scored 23 of La Salle's 31 points - four shy of hi s career-high in only 20 minut es. He finished 13 -of-23 from the field. fouling ou t with J:05 to go . · "The 2.1 shots are well above anl'thinu J'1·e >hot in ,·olletie b<~ll." Smith said. "But I felt uood in warmups . M~ fir~t couple Please see Bearcats. AB I I �Page AS • The Daily Sentinel Thursday, December 23,2004 www.mydailysentinel.com Bengals' QB Palmer doesn't practice, RB Perry out for season CINCINNATI (AP) - Running back Chris Perry. the Bengals' first-round .draft pick, has a hernia and will miss the final two games of the season. Perry has carried only twice for I yard this season, when a hamstring injury and abdominal strain kept him sidelined most of the time. He went to see a specialist this week because the abdominal injury wouldn't heaL Coach Marvin Lewis said Wednesday that Perry should be 1 fully recovered next year. Perry declined to comment as he left the stadium. "It's something that takes a while to come back to gauge his progress. from, and the only way you can get it right is with Jon Kima made his first start of the season rest." Lewi s said. against Buffalo and threw two interceptions and Quarterback Carson Palmer didn ' t practice fumbled twice. He' ll start Sonday against the Wednesday and was listed as questionable to play G~?nt~ if Palmer can't go: . Sunday against the New York Giants . . He sdrobably a little frustrated because I thmk . . . 11 starte to get better for h1m early, the first couPalmer spram.ed h1s left knee when he was tack- . pie of da s. and maybe it hasn't progressed quite led Dec. 12 agamst New England. He sat out a 33- as quickf;, lately," Kitna said Wednesday. " But 17 loss to Buffalo last Sunday. he's going to be fine. The good thing is that his last After rece1vmg treatment on the knee part of the season, he has a lot of good memories Wednesday, Palmer said he had more range of to draw from if he doesn't get the chance to play motion. He's scheduled to see a doctor on Friday the rest of the year." Drew to·Dodgers, Duque to . BG bowls over White Sox; Astros talk to Beltran Memphis, 52-35 $750.000, one-year contract Associated Press with right-hander reliever John Reidling, who was let go by Cincinnati on Monday. NEW YORK - J.D. Drew In other free-agent news, St. is set to join the Los Angeles Louis added left-bander Mike Dodgers, who are concentrat- Myers ($600,000) and kept ing on offense after pulling out outfielder So Taguchi of the three-team. 10-player ($550,000); San Diego got trade that would have sent outfielder Mark Sweeney Randy Johnson from Arizona ($ 575 ,000)·, Cleveland agreed to the New York Yankees. Drew and the Dodgers have to minor league deals with reached a preliminary agree- right-hander Jason Bere and ment on a $55 million, five- left-hander Billy Traber; and Tampa Bay settle on a oneyear contract that cou ld be tear contract with for.mer finalized Thursday. In Arizona, Diamondbacks ndians first baseman/desigmanaging partner Ken nated hitter Josh Phelps. Kendrick said Wednesday he Two players eligible for planned to put aside Johnson salary arbitration agreed to trade talks until after one-year contracts:. Expos Christmas. catc~er . Bnan Schn71der ($2 A day after meeting with rrulhon) and San D1ego outYankees owner George fielder Dave Roberts ($1.35 Steinbrenner in Tampa, Ra., . mtlhon), who. was acqUired center fielder Carlos Beltran from Boston th1s week. got together ·in Kissimmee Drew's contract, first reportwith the Houston Astros, the ed Wednesday by The Record team he helped get within one of Hacke~sack, ~J., ts conunwin of the World Series. gent on h1m passmg a phys1cal As teams and agents worked ex.111!'· He '!"Ill recetve_ a $2 to get deals in place before the nullion s1gmng bonus and a$9 holidays, pitcher Orlando mllhon salary . next season, Hernandez agreed Wednesday then earn $11 null10n annually to an $8 million, two-year con- m the final four years. . tract with the Chicago White Arizona, whose deal With Sox. the Dodgers and Yan!cees In two other prelim·nary came apart Tuesday, sa1d 11 1 . 1sn't lookmg for a new partner agreements, outfielder Mm~es to create a three-team trade Alou got a two-year deal With that would send Johnson to the San Franc1.sco wo~h about Yankees. Kendrick said the $13.25 m1lhon and nght-han- Diamondbacks may keep the der Wade M1ller, cut. by Big Unit for 2005. Houston on. Monday. rece1ved "We're all in aholiday mode a $1.5 mtlhon, one-year con- starting today, bastcally," tract from the Boston Red Sox. Kendrick said. "You never The Yankees,. who want to know what to expect in the add the B1g Umt to thm All- baseball world, but I think Star filled clubhouse, mean- right now our focus is to get to whtle finalized thetr $39.95 our" families and le\ everybody m1lhon. four-year contract have a little down time." with right-hander Carl Pavano. The Yankees were livid over The World Series ch~pion the Dodgers' decision to scutRed _Sox completed therr $25.5 tie the deal, insisting that Los rrulhon, three-year deal wtth Angeles had said late Monday nght-hander Matt Clement. and early Tuesday it was going Rorida, which had wanted ahead with the trade, which to re-sign Pavano, reached a would have sent pitcher Javier preliminary agreement on a Vazquez from New York to the BY RONALD BLUM Bowl from PageA7 Akron and Bowling Green denied a departing championship. "We get to play one more game, a chance to prove we're a good team," said Josh Davis, only the second receiver in NCAA history with 300 receptions. "It was Bearcats from PageA7 of shots went in. I saw the way they were trying to play me and that l could still get off my shots, so I kept shooting . I think everybody else fed off of that. " White and Eric Hicks each scored 15 points, leading six Cincinnati players in double figure s. Darnell Harri s added 19 points for La Salle, going 5-of-8 from behind the arc . The official s got caught in traffic snarled by the snow storm, forcing the game to start 7 minutes late . Only a few hundred fans were in the stands for warmups , providing a silent. surreal atmosphere in the 13,176-seat arena. ''I've never seen that since J' ve been in Cincinnati," marveled JUntor point guard Chadd one of the toughest ·sched~les Marshall ever had. We overcame a lot of things." Marshall was left out ·of the postseason last year despite going 8-4 with a win over Big 12 champion Kansas State. The Herd are in this year because the Big 12 didn't have enough teams to fill its Fort Worth slot. At the school known for offensive stars such as Randy Moss, Chad Pennington and Byron Leftwich , defensive Dodgers and outfie"lder Shawn Green from Los Angeles to the Diamondbacks. "For some reason, the Dodgers over the weekend started to backpedal," Yankees president Randy Levine ·said late Tuesday night·. "Why they would break their word is only something they can answer. It sure is disappointing, and we 'II have to think long and hard before ever doing business with the Dodgers again." Yankees general manager Brian Cashman softened the rhetoric Wednesday, and spelled out why hfl believes the deal collapsed. The Dodgers had signed off on the trade during a pair of conference calls late Monday night and early Tuesday. "After everything seemed to be agreed upon by midnight Monday, the only way it could work is if you have physicals ta~en by a certain time Wednesday," Cashman said. "And that was not feasible the time of year we're at, Christmas week, people out of the country."' Beltran and his agent, Scott Boras, spoke with Astros owner Drayton McLane, team president Tal Smith and general manager Tim Purpura at the team's spring training camp. 'This is a very good step," Purpura said. "This is a continuation of what we all knew {rom the beginning was going to be a long process." If Houston doesn't reach an agreement wirh Beltran by Jan. 8, the Astros would be ineligible to re-sign him until May I. That makes the next two weeks critical. "I think we're at a point with this negotiation where we have entertained offers from everyone," Bonis said. "We're moving at a much more rapid pace." (AP Sports Writers Bob Baum in Phoenix and Joel Anderson in Houston contributed to this repon.) end Jonathan Goddard was the MAC 's top defensive player with NCAA highs of 16 sacks and 28 tackles for losses. Quarterback Stan Hill has thrown for 2,250 yards with 17 TDs and 13 interceptions. Marshall has won its last five bowls, with a 25-13 win over Cincinnati in the 2000 Motor City Bowl - the last game between the schools only about 125 miles apart. Moore, who had I 0 assists. take day s off. The honest"That was strange." to-God truth is these guys The small crowd settled haven 't come to play every in and watched Smith put day." on a show. · The Bearcats started Smith took the Explorers' putting some energy into . first three shots and made their defense, which had every one, including a 3pointer and a three-point limited the previous three play that put La Salle up 8- opponents to 29.3 percent 3. The Explorers looked shooting . Steals led to three comfortable playing in quick baskets, and Moore front of a crowd that was had two 3-pointers and a typical in size for one of fastbreak layup in a 17-0 their games. run that put Cincinnati Cincinnati, playing its ahead 31-20. third ga me in five days, was , Smith kept La Salle withsluggi sh and sloppy. Coach in striking di stance until the Bob Hu ggins benched start of the second half, Jason Maxie!!, · the when Cincinnati's tightened Bearcats' top inside defender, after Smith got off his defense forced him to miss first three shots without a hi s first four shots while the problem. Smith later hit a Bearcats pulled away. Cincinnat.i played its secdriving layup and a 3-pointer that made it 20-14, giv· ond straight game without ing him 15 points - more junior forward Armein than Cincinnati's entire ros- Kirkland, who has a ter at that point. sprained ankle . Kirkland "You ca n't take days off." was the Bearcats ' leading said Huggins. who was scorer in four of the fi vc upset with the effort . "We games before getting hurt. BY JOHN ZENOR Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. - Omar Jacobs pussed for 365 yards and five touchdowns, leading Bowling Green to a 5235 victory over Memphis Wednesday night in the GMAC Bowl. The Falcons (9-3) turned a shootoul into a blowout after leading 35-28 at halftime to win their fourth consecutive bowl game. Jacoi;Js got them started with four first-half touchdown passes - two apiece to Charles Sharon and Steve Sanders - and P.J . Pope helped carry them the rest of the way. Pope ran 28 times for 151 yards and a pair of 1-yard touchdowns. also scoring on a 13-yard reception for the only score of the third quarter. The Tigers (8-4 ). playing in back-to-back bowl games for the first time, couldn't keep up with the nation 's No.4 offense , which totaled 558 total yards. Memphis star DeAngelo Williams rushed for 120 yards on I g carries before limping to the locker room at the end of the third quarter with a fractured right fibula. Danny Wimp~ine nearly matched Jacobs' performance, going 26-of-39 for 324 yards and four touchdowns but passing for just II yards in the third quarter and losing a fumble. Jacobs, whose 41 touchdown passes led the nation and set a Mid-American · Conference record , completed 26 of 44 passes with an interception to' earn Most Valuable Player honors. At halftime, the team s seemed poised to take aim at the 2001 GMAC Bowl, the highest scoring bowl game in hi story with 125 combined points for Marshall and East Carolina. The offenses stopped themselves early in the third quarter. Jacobs threw only his fourth interception of the season to give the Tigers the ball at Bowling Green's 41. Memphis tried to go for it on fourth down but was Aohiancl - 82, Clo. His. 511 CblBieolhl Hunlingkln - 611, WdGoo24 • Clo. een.c11111. 10, Menlo< 511, or Clo. MIL Beaumonl 61. M i l - 39 Dresden Tri·Vall~ .a. Zanesville Maysville 44 E. Cle. Shaw 80, Clo. Collinwood 41 c . uu c ...... ry. 011 Galfl8ld Hta. ~9. Euclld 53 Hudson 54. Brtd<avlllo 43 Logan 49, Gallipolis Gallla 42 Massillon Perry !;8, MaOSlllon Washington 34 Mentor Lake Cath. 55. R«:ky River Magnificat 53. OT Mogadon! Field 49, Ravenna 46 New Pllitadtif)llto 42, cambriclQe 39 Oak Hill 66, Jadlson 35 Philo 53. New Lexlnglon 50 . Shaker Hta. « . Parma· Valley Forge 36 . SOlon 62, Maple Hta. 40 Thornville Sheridan 43, . McConnelsville Morgan 34 In One Week With Us REACH OVER 285,000 PROSPECTS PLUS YOUR AD NOW ONLINE To Place Your Ad, Call TOday... Tol. Bowsher •9, Tot Notre Dame 48· Tol. Cent ·calh. 63, Tot Wllil1t 46 Tol. Scott 59. Tol. Libbey 56 Tol. St Ursula 57, Tol. Slart 49 Tol. Whilmer43. To!. Rogers 20 WarrensviHe Hts. 57, Parma Normandy 26 Zanesville 66, Vincent Warren 49 Zanesville W. Muskingum 76, HOW IQ WRITE AN AD N. Ridgeville 51, Vermilion -43 Orange 45, Aurora 44, OT Perry 59, Wlcl<lllfo 46 Reed, Nev. 53, Kettering Alter 45 Richmond His. 97, Fairporl Harbor 61 W.Va. prep blak•tbltl KONI Wedneodoy"a Rnulto · Glrlo Allegany, Ud. 54, Frankfort 43 Braxton COunty 65, Roane County 60, OT Bridgeport 75. Norlh Marion 26 Capital 62, St . Albans 21 Clay County 72. Herbert Hoover 26 Doddridge County 59, liberty Harrison 41 Elkins 62. Pr8ston 41 Fairmont 53, East Fairmont 41 Gilmer County 40, Wirt County 31 Grafton 56, Nicholas County 55, OT Hedgesvme· 45, University 33 Independence 75. Liberty Raleigh 32 Lincoln 52, Robert C. Byr(l 47 Meadow Bridge "67, Big Creek 47 Mount de Chantal 71, Mon Signor Edward Pace, Fla. 43 · Oak Glen 38, Wellsville, Ohio 26 Paw Paw 47, Berkeley Springs 33 Petersburg 54 . Pendleton County 24 Pocahontas County 57, Greenbrier Wesl26 RavenswoOd 50, St. Marys 38 Ai1chie County 56, Calhoun County 27 Scott -45, Valley Fayette 29 Shady Spring 50, Weslaide 49 , SlsSOnvllle 47, Point ~leasant 35 Trinity 44, Union 24 Tygart& Valley 42. Tucker County 36 Wheeling Park 86, Washington, Pa. 64 Boyo Betsy Lane, Ky. 75, Matewan 31 Blueliold 61. Sheldon Clark. Ky. 41 BraX1on County 66, Roane County 60,0T . . Cameron 76, Valley Wetzel -46 Elkins 90, Nicl'lolas County 50 Grallam, Va . 66, Mercer Christian 62 Greenbrier Eas1 57, Cabell Midland 4(l Hamlin 62, Guyan Valley 38 Huntington 77, Woodrow Wilson 53 Logan 65, Martinsburg 53 North Marion 53, South Harrison 43 Richwood 86, Wyoming East 63 Riverside 61 , Nitro 56 S1 . Joseph 58. Wayne 42 MORE LOCAL NEWS. MORE LOCAL FOLKS. Sr~bscribe today. 992-2155 -Farmers Bank & Savings Company 1«11067·3161 Successfu I Ads Should Include These Items To Help Get Response ••• r Cadiz Harrison Cent. 62, Steubenvine 62 GCIIIIPOII.OH 7.:1!446<22t.6 1\AM( Molan, ¥/11 XM/173-6«0 or Fax To (740) 446-3008 or Fax To (740) 992-2157 JUST SAY ~egtster CHARGE !I1 (740) 446-2342 (7 40) 992-2156 (304) 675-1333 • ;ISA r AlllNOUNCEMEN"I~ ~~ Oeaa'~iru Word Ads In NeJCt DBy'• Paper _s,~u n, d••Yay In-Column: 1:00 p.m. 1 1 1 For Sundays Paper 1. 0 tJ All Display : 12 Noon 2 Bu•lne•• Day• Prior To Publication Sunday Dl•play: 1:00 p.m. Thursday for Sunday5 Pa,P••• • All ads must be prepaid' POLICIES: Ohio Yelley Pubbhlng r....-vu1he rlilht to edit, retect, or c&ncel eny ad 11 eny time . Errors must be '•JK>rted on the fir &l day o1 P4blicatlon and the Tribune-s.ntlnet-R-uleter will M re~;ponelble for no more than the coat of the epee& oeeupted by the error and onl-, the firat inserhon. We ahall not be hable lor any lou or expenee that resuns from tM publleallon or omiulon of an advertleemeM. Correction will be made m the l lrlt available edilion. • Box number are alwaya confidential. •Current r ..e card app~;.s. •All rNIHtate ad11ef1iMmenta are subject to the Federtl Fair Hous ing Act of 1968. • Th•• newspajMI accepts only hetp w.nted Mia EOE atanderda. We will not knowingly ac~pt any advertising in violation of tMe l11w KIT & CARLYLE HELP WANIFJ> lwright@ic .net v/ovJ ! YOll'.e.Ei L.--G-1\'FA_W_~.v-,.J ll'"'ll.4:-""!'Y~A'"'Ril·S~A-l.E---., ~1EROY/Mtoou: , 4 mixed breed pupp ies. Approximately 10 weeks old December 22 and 23 Call (740)441-0373 Rutland Fire House. Avon. furniture. clothing and odds Chest lype fre ezer. Call and ends. tm:--~---..., (740)367 -0444. r' Free to Good·Home 4 \'VANTEV female Lab puppies Bw~sBUY old if no answer leave-number will-call. back (740)386· Absolulo Top OollaL u.s. 8075 Sil\ler and Gold Coins. Proolsets, Gold Rings, u .S. Very sweet natured lab mik C M T S C . Sh ood h All urrency,· . . . om op. puppy 1reetog ome. Second Avenue . 151 vacctnations and spaded Gallipolis, 740-446-2842. (740)245-5186. m I -ioOAY ! 1/VJY~ HlqH~ ~ 7A~1A '';. ~I(.E" l-l<;f "f~/1~ I M'\ 0('4 HIS ''fiiAllqtiTY • I-tST. Foodservice HOURLY Sodexho is seeking hourly superv1sors for our dimng lacility at Tt'ie Untversity of R1o Grande. As part of our team . you will enjoy an 110 I Friday 9am-11am and 2pm· L,-•HEl.P--W•AN-'.IID_or'.• Grande, 5pm at The Uni\lersity ·Of Ato Dining Se111ice. No phone calls wtll be accepted. Lost- black Pug dog, 2 yrs. An EKcellent way lo earn Sodexho is an Equal old. ~Gizmo~ . Wolf Pen area money. The New Avon . Opportunity Employer, Sunday around 4:30. Call Marilyn 304-882-2645 MIFION. (740)992·9142 Immediate Openings. Residential Treatmenl Facihty for boys, now hiring Youth Worker position. Pa1d Medical Insurance. Call between 9 :00am-4:00pm (740)379·9083 IL·B J-.1\~'"'\ VJ~* CC 2004 by NEA, Inc. www.comics.com SmvtCE'i . , riO ~~---FOiiRiiiSiiALEiiiio_... TELEMARKETERS NEED· ED· No E~~:perience OK. $7· 2 bedroom, 1 bath Muse 9 Per Hour, Easy Work. 1· wl hardwood floors , new windows. furnace , AJC, electric, 868·974·JOBS seplic . & shed. Long SCHoou; Bottom. Oh. 30 minute from Athens. $45,000, (740)797INsffiUCllON 0030 _,. g~lhpo~sc<'refl!"collage ccm Acc1et:1•ted Member Acc1edillng Councd lor l~nden l Colleges and SchOOs 12746 190 CIIILIYEWERLV C\RE www.orvb.com A"ITENTION! NEW PURCHASES! REFINANCES $0 DOWN/ $0 DOWN CASH OUTI HOME IMPROVEMENTS. UNITED SECURITY MORTGAGE 1·8()().370-4965 CAll TODAY STAFFED BY U.S. VETERANS (Ohio loans Only) nip on SAVINGS Tw1n Rtvers Tower ts accept· tng applicatiOns to r Na•t1ng l!st for Hud·subs•zed. 1· br . apartment . ca I 675-E€79 EHO 2 bedroom tra1ler lor rent . localed on At. 160. $350 per month. no pets. 1·800-869· 2433 , \li~C " Iil"ll ' l r Ranch Style Home. 2 mttes lrom Gallipolis, 3 Bedroom. 1 Bath. Nice r:;arage , Very Clean. Code 129 or call 740· 46·3992. Redwood Cape Cod Home. 9.5 acres, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage. Above ground ool, 61dwe!l . Oh . Stocked Pond, Code 914 or call 74b)38B-0410 10 Hf~ ISEHOUl MOBilE HOMES 1 and 2 bedcoom a pact· ments. furnished and unlurNew OaKwood mega store nished, secu rity depostl featuring Homes by required. no pets, 740-992Oakwood. Fleetwood & 2218 . Giles. One stop shopping 1&2br Apts. in Pt. Plea. 1br only at OakwoOO Homes of House 1n Gallioolis. OH . BarbOursville WV (304)736central· atr/heat (740)4463409. 2200 or (740)709·0062 Only a few 3 to 5 acre lots available at lnd1an Creek. just past Rio Grande. off Buckeye Hills Ad . Horses and 4-H antmals welcome . (740)245·5747 Appliance HIJ\JS~ r SPI:lR"ni'C G<X.>I~ ...,_ _lllliiliiiiiii-_.1 Gold "s Gym we-tgnt system 1 year old, never used Boughl a1 01ck"s Sport1ng Goods at S699 . will sell tor r 2 or 3 bedroom house in Pomeroy lor rent , no pets. (740)992·5858 2br house at 2123 Lincoln Ave. $385/month + deposit No Pets (304)675·2749 Man or 138 t.=1 Buh! Morton Ad . Gallipolis. now accepttng applicatiOns for a 1 bed· room. HUD. Subsod1zed apartment lor elderly and handicapped . (740\4464639 Equal Houstng Opportunity Block . br1c~. sewer p1pes wtndows. hntels . etc. Clau oe Wmters . R1o Granoe OH Call 740·245-5121 r Pm; FOR SALE 3 fema le AKC Goloen Retrievers . born 10123104. had f1rst sho ts. {740)992· 7557 Chr iStmas pupptes CKC Regtstered Pug. male, pure black. 3 morlhs old. $550 CKC Basset Hounds. · 7 weeks old . fem ales $275 male $250 1st snots, wormeo. (7401388·9327 Male Goats Boer Champ1cnsh1p bloodlmes all ages. an lull bloocte-a reg· tStered w1ih ABGA A. dultt:> raven {740\245·0485 ~S4'ii9;'9'-'["7-" ' 40")4.;.'.;;6.; ·6.;;75;.'-..., 2nd Cutting trns yea 1 Square Bales 52 last yea r A'fllQI "I.:>. --- Buy or sell A1venne Fre nch Town Apa rlmenls . 727 4th Ave . Ga!hoohs now Ant1ques 1124 East Ma 1tl on SA 124 E Pomero~ 7<10· accepting apphcat1ons 'or a 992-25 26 Russ Moore 1 bedroom . FMHA . SubsidiZed apartment l or ~ owin~e~c~----...., elderly and hand tcapped l\ ll ~ Galha Bt1t.t>l'lc; St "111 .11~' r Sl lor appl1catiof1 & mlormatton. ~A partments. RFxr . 550 Golden Retr1ever AKC pL.p· p1es Pare1ts ·on prem•ses New day bed & mamass. have shots S250·S300 pr1ce $325 . Himalayan· 1740 )245·535 8 S1amese cat & kt1!ens. S50S150 (740J446-t062 Great Dane puppie s. Full blooded . Ready to go Tt'i ornpsons Appliance & December 9. {740 )379· Re pa1r·675·7388 For sale , 22B2 re·condi!toned automatiC washers & dryers. ref rt gera· One black female lors . gas and e1ect r1c Pomeran1an puppy S250 00 ranges . a1r concmoners. ana wttnout paoers. $350.00 wnnger washers Wtll · do w1tn repa irs on maJCI brands 1n 740·992·3595 shop or at your hOme _:..c:_::._:cc:..::_:_ _ __ P1tbu !l pupptes 6 weelo..s old Used Furntture Store 130 pt!lems on premtses Cali Bulavtlle P1ke Appliances. {740 )379·9079 dressers. twtn. full . quee n. I \W." '\I 1'1'1.11' king mattresses dressers. ,\I Ill SIOC I> couches d1net1es. recliners. Grave Monuments mucn more 1740)446-4782 . Ltnxnx·~ Gallipolis. OH Hrs. 11·3 i M· (7 40 )4 46 ·4639 Equal Housing Opportunity --, FOR a·· {;{xu; 11S(TI.L\'B L.,-·:\iiliiEHiii<liliil.\ii~ii"ll;,;L',;;"~-_..1 IU "\I \I .., Treadm ill Alr'lOSt N~:;w Proform Space Saver 5250 I Chtom€ MajeStiC Spoke wheels With Nlllo NT 450 T•res !tiS I.Jn•ve rsa! <1 lug (304)675·1258 o r ,3Q4 J593· 4040 S1 1740)256·1959 (30J)544·1675 "' HIO VALLEY PUBLISH Shop Classifieds! or Ha y ICI sale Square ana rcuf'l:::l bal es Delil'l(' Jac k~v n Fa rm 304·6 75 1743 IN.\ "'I''ON.I \ 110\ 710 Al ·n" I·HKS·\U F1rewood (hard wood s). S4C plck,up (dcltvery avatl.::tble· eJ(tra SJ Gc Ca·t S~OO' H ond a s Cllevy s Ect Poll:e Techumseh 5hp. 5450 Jeep·~; Impounds Cars ''om S50C (740)446 ·09~0 for ilst,ng,; d00·391·52F E)(T 390 1 o u acory ue, Hcltday Siitle' I op qual1ty warra,,J,es M11ton. WV Flea Marke· 1 ocllan C Satura avs a'l , unda s 606 61 5·0778 1996 Doage :rwep1a ES Ca'ld)t ap(:le rea •1· leather ·cadeo Aloe\ wneels •~:.s ~00 mttPS 2'1;:: O\'i 'ler SJ 100 080 C. <1 1740!44 1·01 :if Grac1ous li\lmg. 1 and 2 bed· room apartments at V1llage JET Manor and Riverside AERATION MOTORS Apartments in Middleport. From $295·$444 Call 740- Reparre d New & Rebu11: l"l 1997 Dodg"" -'\wnger G,K'.: Nf'\\ !'1;E-"f'C 992·5064 Equal Housmg Stock Ca ll Ron Evans 1 Concht10,.. !"" HOM~ 96 Doublewtde · 3 bedroom. 800-537-9528 Ast.. ,,..,g S( :or '._I8C I'OR SAI.E 2 bath. State Route 68t. Oppcrtuntltes. 17 40 1 44 6-1£)~3 Eastern Local Schools. Call Modern 1 bedroom apt For sale: 14X70 Windsor, 3 (740 )66 7·3982 NEW AND USEO STEEl PhOne (740 ) 4~6-03 90 15 Till,.,_, bedroom. set up in Country Steel Beams P1pe Rebar House tor rent 1 n Syracuse. Ntce 2 BR apt Centenary Fm Homes, $6.995 .00. Move tn Conc1ete Angle . today! Call (740 )992·2 167 or call lor mfo aller 4pm. Rd wale rltrash Pa,td. lUI· Cna ·mel cia\ Bar Steel (740 )667·0674 ntshed kttchen Grating (740)385-4019. For Ora ns 196 0 For,~ c: 1'>0 2WD washer/dryer hOokup . no Or1veways & Wa1kway 5 L&L $6 GC CJ a'tP • 3 10~w· House3 bedroom . 1 bath, Good Cl<"an Hepu's pets. deposJtlrelerellces Scrap Metals Oper Monoav . 740iJJ6·86tntce neighborhood. Green 2001 doublewide 2Bx52 required , $375 month Tu esday Wednesday & SchOols. $600Jmo renl & (740)446-9442 Fairmont, $28,000 Fnd a~· Bam 4 30prn Closed Sl \' 1997 16x80 Fleetwood . $600/sec dep You pay all T)1ursday Saturday & One BR apt nea1 Sp,rlg uttlittes. Call (740)446·3644 .-HH.S\1 .. $1 I ,995 Valle>y $290 per montn o 1 s Sund,w •7~0 144.6- 7300 1996 14x70 FlEe twood , Aactne. $500 deposit. $500 dep W'D hook up (740)339Pole Ba r"' 30x5fh tOn $8.500. SU\ rent plus gas & electr1c 0362 56 ... 95 mcludos P8 ~"< t M Call (740)709-1166 rrull twaler. trash. sewe1 mcluded Metal Plans lnstruct•on Townheluse j•St:" Cf' IOV. 'nl"r'1;JE' B.IICel Mak0'2 payments . move in 4 in rent) . 4 bedroom & 2 lull Tara Bact-. So~der Free Dellvel\ ent C:)r,j'tl::lr""l ~ • G45 on note (304)736- bath , ca/heat, must have rei· Apa rtm ents . Ve ry Spac1ous ! 93'"' "550·8385 110P erences . {740)949-2217 2 Bedr ooms. 2 Floors CA 1 1f2 Bath . NeWly Carpeled 7am ·10pm H p ' Adu lt Pool & Baby Po ol CLASSIFIEDS Small Muse . no pets PallO Start $385/Mo No $250 00 a month One mtle Pets. Lease Plus Secunty FOR from Mason Walmart Depostt Requ tred . Days 13041773·5083 13041773· 740-446·3481 . Eventr1gs BARGAINS 5163 740·367·0502 3 bedroom house in Pomeroy. deposit & refer· ences required . t;lO animals. (7 40 )9 49·7004 MOHIU: FOHS\1}- r BUSINJ-:8> u c1o business wtlh P~i'O le you ~now. and NOT 1 end money through th ail until you have in\lesti ated the olferln 14x70 trailer. garden tub. 2 bedroom. Very good cond1· tion . $400/renl . $400/deposit. Call (740)3677762 or (740)367·7272 i View photos/Into online OP!WruNm ., \llcHL"II ·\~IJN; In thil newspaper Is IUbjetiiO tt'te Federal SAVE·SAVE·SAVE Fair Housing Act of 1968 3 room and bath . which makes It Illegal to Stock models at old priCes. stove/refngerator. Clown· advertise "any · 2005 models amvtng Now, statrs. ail utilities patd 46 preference , limitation or Cole's Mobile Homes . Olive Street $450 dlacrlmlnetlon baNd on 15266 U.S. 50 East. Athens. (740 )446·3945 . race, coiOJ, religion, MX Ohio 45701. 1740)592·1972. familial atatu1 or national APART· ~where You Get Your BEAUTIFUL orlgln, or any lnt.nHon to MENTS AT BUDGET Money's Wortt'i" make sny auch PRICES AT JACKSON pret.rence, limitation or ESTATES. 52 Westwood dttcrlmlnallon." Drtve from $344 10 $442 WalK to shop & movies . Call Thlt l'ltWtpapor will not 40x60 3 bay shop building in 740 -446·2568 Equal knowtngly accept Henderson WV. 1·800·869· Housing Opportunity. adwtrtlaementl for r881 ettate wMich 11 In ~2433 ~'"-·--:---::'-...., Clean 2 br. wasner/dryi:!r violation of the lew. Our LoTs & hook -up, ret. & dep . req . no ruder~ are Mereby ___ ACRF..AGE pets 304·675-5162 Informed that all ..,__iiiiiiiiiiiiioo-' dwellings advertised In . I 9 1/2 CONVENIENTLY LOCATthlt newtp.-~r sra A pprOIItmate y acres EO & AFFORDABLE ! avtllable on ali equal on Bob McCormiCk Road . Townhouse apa rtmell ts. Dpportunlty baMa. No restrictions. $45.000. and'or small houses FOR Call (740)245-5466 . RENT. Call 1740 )441 . 1 111 Home Llttlngs ~ L1st your home by calling 1740)446·3620 MB 5263 Will baby sll tn my home in the Gallia/Cadmus area beg1nning m January. Accepting newbOrn through school age. Utnited open· mgs available. Contact Elaine ol "A Child's World" at (740)379·2317 or (740)645· 5320 tor more informallen. All resl ..tate advertising 3 bedroom 2 bath with fire· place. 7 years old, in county on 4.3 acres . $75,000. Can (740)709·1166. GET YOUR LOAN TO BUY OR REFINANCE YOUR HOMEI "FREE" APPROVED HOME LOANS! High School Juniors, Senters and Prior Ser\lice you can lilt vacant postlions in the . We st Virgin ia Army Nalional Guard. If you are between the ages of 17·35 or have prior military serv· ice. you won't want to pass this up. For Opportunities in your area, call : 304-675· 5837 HOMES I'OR SALE DIRECTV FrBB DVD Player Free HBO & Cinama)l Free Professtonal Installation up to 4 Rooms Call1-800-523-7556 for details Paramedics & EMT's r,~;;;;;;;;~;;;;;;;;;;;;-, needed. Apply at 1354 HoMDi Gallipolis Career College (Ca reers Close To Home) Call Today! 740-446-4367 . 1·600·214·0452 MLo;t "El.l .. l 'HII "'> F(Jj{ RE~I- ~~~~~---, ~:--~~-----., ~~~~~--~ r- AP~~~TI ~~--niiFORiiii.iiS'ii\LEiiiio_...I ~ i~--~---ION_AL_,.,I riO Jewelry. Buy Sell Gold , Diamonds , Gemstones . Repair, Appra tsals. Gem Testing . Graduate Gemologisl. Jeweler. (740)645-6365 or (740)446Now hiring Full and Pari 3080 time positions. McCiures TURNED DOWN ON Restaurant's in McArthur, Gallipolis and Middleport. SOCIAL SECURITY ISSI? No Fee Unless We Win! Apply between 10 and 1· 888·582·3345 10:15am , Monday thru Saturday. Ul \I I ..,I\ II Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. Al'·ll(f\ ltX I> m~RENr Clean 2 bedroom. mobile Warehouse hOrhe, 4 mites from A1 0 Grande. Refe rence Pre · required , $400 month. $300 1n Henderson . WV owned apphcanes starttng at depoSit, no pe"ts. (740)367· $75 & up all und er warranty, 7025 we do serv1ce work on all For rent · 2 and 3 bedroom Make and Models {304)675· mobile homes starting at 7999 $260.00 per month. Call Mollohan Carpet. 202 Clark (7401992·2167 Chapel Road , Porter. Oh10 Nice 2 bedroom mob1le (740) 446·74 44 1-877·830· homo . No pelS. 1740)445· 9 162. Free Est tmates. Easy 2003 or (740 )44 6· 1409. ftnanc.ng. 90 days same as cash . Visa/ Master Card Dnve- a· little save alot .....c_ _F_u_ll·_li_m_e_ __ SUPERVISOR Momu: Ho~m; 3 bedroom , 2 bath . all elec· tr1c , .small butldmg Porter area . $400 month. depostl and references requtred (740)446-4514 8·4.30pm . Work From Home . 600·211).4669 $500-$1 ,500/Month Part·time $2,000-$8,000/Month Found- white Husky on St. 1 Rl. 143. (740)992·5838 .., CLASSIFIED INDEX -frz.'( INq To CUST SVC REP NEEDED! excellent start1ng salary and attracltve benel11s. Apply in ..__ _ _ _ _ __ . mil"""_ _ _ _ _..., person Monday through 4x4's For Sale .............................................. 725 Announcement ............................................ 030 Antiques ....................................................... 530 Apartments lor Rent ................................... 440 Auction and Flea Market... .......................... 080 Auto Parts & Accessories .......................... 760 Auto Repair .................................................. 770 Autos lor Sate .............................................. 710 Boats & Motors tor Sale ................... .......... 750 Building Supplles ........................................ 550 Business and Buildings ............................. 340 Business Opportunlty ................................. 210 Business Training ....................................... 140 Campers & Motor Homes ........................... 790 Camping Equipment ................................... 780 Carda of Thanks .......................................... o1o Child/Elderly Care ....................................... 190 Electrical/Refrigeration ............................... 840 Equipment lor Rent .............................. ...... .480 Excavating ................................................... 830 Farm Equlpment... ....................................... 610 Farms lor Rent............................................. 430 Farms tor Sale ............................................. 330 For Lease ..................................................... 490 For Sale ........................................................ 585 For Sale or Trade ......................................... 590 Fruita & Vegetables ..................................... 580 Furnished Rooms ................ ,,...................... 450 General Hauling ........................................... 850 Giveaway...................................................... 040 Happy Ads ..................................... ...............050 Hay & Graln ..................................................640 Help Wanted ................................................. 11 o Home lmprovements ...................................810 Homes tor Sale ............................................ 310 Household Goods ....................................... 510 Houses tor Rent.. ........................................ 410 In Memorlam ................................................ 020 Insurance ..................................................... 130 Lawn & Garden Equlpment... ..................... 660 Llvestock ............................................ - ........630 Lost and Found ........................................... 060 Lots & Acreage .............................. .............. 350 Miscellaneous ....................................;......... 170 Miscellaneous Merchandlse ....................... 540 Mobile Home Repalr .................................... 860 Mobile Homes tor Rent ............................... 420 Mobile Homes lor Sale ................................ 320 Money to Loan ............................................. 220 Motorcycles & 4 Wheelers .... :.....................740 Musical Instruments .... ............................... 570 Personals ..................................................... 005 Pets tor Sale ................................................ 560 Plumbing & Heatlng .................................... 620 Professional Services .......... ,...................... 230 Radio, TV & CB Repalr ............................... 160 Rsal Estate Wanted ... .................................. 360 Schools Instruction ..................... ................ 150 Seed , Plant & Fertilizer .............................. 650 Situations Wanted ....................................... 120 Space tor Rent ............................................ 460 Sporting Goods ........................................... 520 SUV'I tor Sale .............................................. 120 Trucks lor Sale ............................................ 715 Upholstery ................................................... 870 Vans For Sale ................................................730 Wanted to Buy .................................. :.......... 090 Wanted to Buy· farm Suppllea .................. 620 Wented To 'Do ................................ .............. 180 Wanted to Rent.. .......................................... 470 Yard Sale- Gatupolls ....................................012 Yard Sela-Pomeroy/Middle ......................... 074 Yard Sale·Pt. Pleaaant ......................... _. ...... 076 1M 1 ~~!'.~ Aff"'Q"ION/\Te- r , Now you can have borders and graphics '~ added to your classified ads ~,m Borders$3.00/perad Graphics 50¢ for small $1.00 for large 1 Lost r r Monday- Friday for Insertion • Ads ShOuld Run 7 Days Ml Alto area. Silver· $500-$1,800 mo/pt $2,4()().$5,500 mo/11 Grey. btued·eyed 3yr-old Grave blanke1s, $5-$25; live male-dog, name on tag is Work from your Home wreaths. $1 0; live roping : Ollie. if-found-caii(304)675or Office Sue's Greenhouse. County 2289-Aeward International Company Rd . 30. Racine, Oh , needs Superv1sors & los t: Unusual inch long (740)949-2115 Assistants. One·on-One Mermaid Pendant Necklace. training , Vacalions Mary Kay Cosmetics, now Reward Information www.LlfeYouDeserve.com taking January orders, 50% RecO\Iery (304)458·1922 1·800-934-2601 off. Independent Beauty Consultant Joanne Fillinger. YARD SALE AVON! All Areas ! To Buy or (740)446-9496 ..._ Sell Shirley Spears. 304· 675·1429. Losr AND FOUND GET YOUR CLASSIFIED LINE AD NOTICED Display Ads • start Your Ads With A ICeyword • Include Complete Desc::rlptkJn • lnt:lude A Price • Avoid Abbfevlatlona • Include Phone Nuinber And Address When Needed . IIIlO 675-5234 --------------~~----~-- Monda.v thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beaver Eastern 60, Richmond Dale Coming Miller 58, Crooksvil~ 52 Glouster Trimble 75, Nelsonvllt&-York Sentinel Dally In-Column: 1:00 p.m 1 Basketball 56, 0T C!e. Sl. lgnaflus 74, Shaker His. 55 · C!e. VASJ 67, Euclid 64 m:rihune Offtee 1/tJar-~ SE52 Brunswid( 67. Clo. John Marshall 33 ('-;=~-- ~Piah . OH MripC:O...nty,OH F.,_~45 Akr. SVSM 66, Tol. Libbey 64 7«1f99'2·21l0 ' ~ 54, Bryan 35 (Ky.) FllrvieW 16, - Boya Pon""-4toyo , QH Page A9 ..' .. CLASSIFIED Qkta '"k '??' Ntt. - The Daily Sentinel • m:rihune ~ Sentinel - l\e ister Scoreboard We will re-open for regular hours Monday, December 27. Lobby's Drive-thru on New Years Eve will close 4:00p.m. and be closed New Years Day. I www.mydallysentlnel.com Prep The Lobby and Drive- thru of all locations of The Farmers Bank will close at noon on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. 1 Thursday, December 23, 2004 Crooksville 38 twice penalized for having 12 men on the field. Bowling Green made it 42-28 on the ensuing possession with Pope slipping underneath for a 13-yard touchdown catch on thirdand-7 The Tigers then squan· dered another trip across midfield when a scrambling Wimprine fumbled the ball and Bowling Green's Mike Thaler recovered 31 yards behind the line of scrimmage to set up a lield goal. Even the weather worked in the offenses' favor, how ever~ with a driving rainstorm subsiding a few minutes before kickoff to clear the way for Jacobs and Wimprine to go to work. They took full advantage. Jacobs capped his fourtouchdown half with a 17yurder to Sanders. who reached over defensive back Cameron Essex in the end zone with 37 seconds left. Wimprine was nearly as good, throwing for a 42yard score to tight end John Doucette, it 60-yarder to Chris Kelley and a 39yarder to Mauri ce Avery on a screen pass. Williams momentarily stopped the aerial show with a 31-yard scoring run down the sideline . Sanders had seve n catches for 124 yards and Sharon gained 117 yards Oil five catches. Not surprisingly. it was a night for offensive records. Jacobs set the MAC record with his 41st overall touchdown rushing or passing in th ~ first yuarter, adding four more. He also joined Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich as the league 's ooly 4.000-yard passers. The Falcons also set the MAC record for scoring . . average m a season. Wimprine, meanwhile. went over I0,000 career passing yards. . HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON ~ �Page A10 • The Daily Sentinel With Side doors. 373 Vortex eno•ne. air. cru•ae. t•lt 2004 Chevy E~press Cargo Van 3/4 ton 2500 series with lent condition. $3000 00 740-645-0446 or 740-2561526 2002 Yamaha TTR 125-l . 2004 Suzuki LTZ-250. yel- low, excellent condilion. never raced . less tt1an 10 hours. mint. S3.000 OBO. (740)446-4682 or (740)645- 2089. 78 ( 100 Suzuki) Motorcycle S500 OBO call (304)675· 3448 For Sale: Call (740)3677708. 2002 Kawasak i KX 60, $1 ,500 , very low hours, excellent condt110n. Amo PARI'S & liO North "0 " pendant now in at Siders Jewelers A~Ril:S "'' I~\ IC I .._ IO BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Unconditional lifetime guar- antee. Local references lurmshed. Established 1975. Call 24 H rs. (7 40) 4460870, Rogers Ba sement Waterproofing. Holiday-Special, Gu1ters C leaned , Dump Truck, Hauling Trees Trimmed, Odd Jobs Call We Do All 1 I I I I 1 her your love with Eternity Pendants at IC::h,m•' Do You Believe In Pt. Pleasant, Gallipolis & Mason WELLNESS? We promote wellness with a wide array of nutritional products. I Subscriber's Name ________ : City/State/Zip _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 1 Phone__________________________ I I I I I I I Mall or drop ofllhls coupon along with a copy of your photo ID to I 1 1 I I 1 Ohio Valley Publishing P.O . Box 469, Gallipolis, OH 45631 : #000008 $4,026.90 Bibbee Motor Company Tax #001488 $2,682.15 Jerry Bibbee Ford Tax #001635 $36,104.19 Waterloo Coal Company Tax #002324 $4 ,830.22 Wheels & Deals Tax #001527 $125.41 Patricia Rickman, Tax #000342 $277.95 Modern Sanitation , Tax #001199 $509.63 Darlene Warner, Tax #00005, $1 ,120.17 (12) 23 Magnets Far Infrared Wraps Pi Mag"' Water BISSELL . ·------------------------------- I Reaeh 3 tounties •• i BUILDERS IDC. Let me do 1t for you' New Ho mes • Vinyl Sidi ng • New Garages .-Replacement liii'S PlllmiG Windows • Roofing l140l985-4180 COMM ERCIAL and RE SIDENTIAL BARNEY IT'S FROM YORE CUZZIN ROSCOE, HE SEZ HE WANTS TH' SMIF CLAN TO SPEND I THOUGHT ROSCOE WUZ COM!N' HERE CHRISTMAS WIF I-IlM !! 740·992·7599 ?! Call740-992-7696 ASK FOR BOBBIE or go to www.v1~onforwell ness . com Access Code 2129391829 Advertise in.this spacefor$100 per month. '• ~'R~ High 8l Dry •• Self-Storage 33795 Hiland Rd. I - _ ~q;," FW., THE BORN LOSER 1'""1-10 l':>Ot-~u:, Tl-\lS 'iE.I\1<. -z 5UT I""1 ""l I'"" /N>-..OC t'LN-\'S TO ~PEt-I.e> 11-\1\I Mmt:.'< 1I t-IIT.D IT 1 NO, YOU oot-1\ I'<OU JUS\ 1-IJ\~[ '<OUI<.I'V.lORl\lE:..';, N~-TI-\l~K Of to 10'x30' · ' Hours . i '\\ S THE SE:A.SON TO BE SPI'>Z.Z.Y IMPORTS Athens Parts St. Rt.681 Darwin, OH 740-992-7013 or 740-992-5553 Res/o("kittlJ La le Model Sal•age and After .\'ltJ rl<et Pa.rls See Bre nt or Brian Wh aley PEANUTS I REMEMBER W~EN I WAS SMALL AND I LI'IED AT T~E DAIS'!' lliLL =:::> AND IT ALWA'I'S UAD A LITTLE e:::::> STA~ ON PIJPP~ FA~M . WE ALWA~S ~~~--1111"" " ... . ... . . . . 1212 J /0 4 ~ WAS A LONG TIME AGO .. 1J,___ ~lAD A C~~ISTMA5 TREE ... Advertise in this space for $1 00 per month. TilE TOP.. T~AT ' . ' ' I ~ ~====~~~~· L:~~~~y~~~~--~========~~~ SUNSHINE CLUB "TJ4f. HEAD OF NED< CARE ".:AYS A LOT CF ~y IS e£11VG ltJA~D­ ./rA'fln I ~£Y'V~ 601' 10 RJT AN aD FERSOIV IIJ 11-IAT JOO '' • i. i : GARFIELD • CHRifiTMA& 15 ONLY TWO C>AY5 AWAY 1 :• 0 I: !F~rlli W®®rtil • Locust, Oak Maple $45 lklivered Bill Slark I •• i : . . ' North l!:ast Pass 2" ~ ¥ Pass Pass I. !®allipohs ~at(p ijtrtbune The Daily Sentinel ~oint ~leasant l\egister! l._,,_.~~!.~:~~·-··-··-··-··~!1.~~.~~~-. -··-··-~~l.~.:.l~~·-···-·J 740-992-2269 GRIZZWELLS Deer Procl!ssin g mapleiiiOIHI fake CampgrDund • Skinnrd • Cut • Wra"j>pcd • Summl'r Sausagr :\>lade • Campsiles Availahl e 740·949-2734 Advertise in this space for $50 per month ROBERT BISSELL CONSTRUCnOI • New Homes ·Garages • Complete Remodeling 748·992-lm 1 2 3 4 All pass 17 Chowod down Book jacket 20 Sherlock's lrlend 21 Rile up 22 Kind of hog ~~ere 23 Pipe fitting Lhasa is 24 Vegan's Want-ad no-no abbr. 25 Till r.~gar's 5 Damage 6 Recipe root 36 Matador's word 7 Nasty look 8 Sea eagle 9 Fast jets 10 Turkish official 11 -of hand 12 Bump on a trog foe 37 Soggy ground 38 fndy 500 month 39 Provided funds Burr clash 41 Cartoon duck 42 Turquoise relative 43 Hot dog holders 44 Leiter starter 47 Aloha 28 Go in the tokens water48 Face spots 29 Movie · 49 Fr. holy lioness woman 31 ""Primal 51 High note Fear" star 52 Checkroom 32 Busy Item 33 Not 54 Marsh sociable 37 - mot 40 Hamilton· criticism.~ CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos t:o 'lOU ~MEM!:!ER 1\MJ YI'A~ ~o ~t\-\ J ~ "'b CeleOOty Ctpher cryp1(9rams are ol!'al~ lrom quo1atrons by lamoos pe()tje pas! ar.l present Eacn len..r•n tie crp!11!1 stands 101 arJOther Today's Clue. Gequals R "" SYKWXS . LTAXS NTS AE AX ST TXKO Y ESYGSAXN PMEAXW EE . ZWWL SYKWXS. "" OTM " OW FTGZAXN AGOAXN SRYS PWGKAX PREVIOUS SOLUTION - "Everything llows. nolhing slays slill." - Heraclitus 'The1e is oothing in this world constant but inconstancy." - Jonathan Swift (c) 2004 by NEA. Inc. 12·23 T:~i:t:~T 6©"\\.~~-~t~S· WOlD GAM I - - . . . . . , . - - - l<lllo<l 1! CLAY - · •OLLAN - - - - - 0 Reonano• l1tten of th1 Krambl1d btwordt lo vr Frld1y, 0.0. 24, 2004 By B1rnloe Bede Oeol lcw The monlhl ahead will bl tilled with much proml. . 1nd hope. The bad times you may have experienced will f•d e lrom your memory and be replaced w ith auec eaa In your andea\IOrl and l!ndert.klnga. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan . 19)- Plana you formulate today cou ld have larrea cnlng positive ertec11 for you tn way1 you'l:l least o11pe ct. Put your Idea• and programs mto action now whi le Lady Luck is smiling on you . AQUARIUS {J an . 20·Feb. 19) - Aa of today you will gain control ove r an unlita· ble condi11on, not by being aggres&IV8, but by relying on your smarts , your endearment for those Involved and a sense of liming to launch it P ISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)- Th is is an excellent time to go someplace drfferent or do something new you've been dyrng to try_Either will ha.\ie strong chanca.s for great success and bring a grea t deal of joy to you ARIES (March 21 -Apnl 19) - A secret desire you ·ve been nurturing for some trme cou la be realized today through the generosity of one who loves you . It could tur n out to be la1 more than you expected • I Wes t 1 NT W~!r!, BIG NATE 1/1411 mo pd •• South DOWN current 35 Pungent ~Astro- 7:00AM • 8:00 PM ' 10 7 2 I Whaley's Auto Sut. 8:30-Noon Sun. Closed · 29670 Bashan Road Racine . Oh io 4577 1 • 93 Columbus Rd. 740·992·5232 Sizes S'x10' • . A 94 3 ~~~~~~~~ j ~~-L~ Hu~ M -Fr i 8:30-5:00 740·949·2217 • • 10 9 6 J8653 This deal features two possible detenses. One escapes crit 1cism: the olher mtroduces vanety, bul ISn't guaranteed to deleat lhe four-heart cOntract. What are they? Norlh was planning a game-invitational two-spade ~ebid it South replied two diamonds to Stayman, but when I outh revealed four llearts. North upgraded and jumped to game . Declarer has lhree club losers, so must play the trump suit witllout loss. And he is about to get lucky, finding West with kingdoubleton. But West starts wit h the club k1ng , cont1nues with the club queen, and persists with the club jack. Now the spotlight falls on East. tf West had the spade or diamond ace . he should have cashed 11 at trick three before leading tile club jack. So, East. rea1 1zmg that there are no defensive pointed-suit tncks , O'llertakes with the club ace and plays his last club. When West ruffs with the lleart king, 11 effecls an uppercut . generating a trump trick lor East. Now suppose that East, afTer o\lertakmg with th e club ace. shifts to a diamond. I'"" "'l Dec larer wins in hand and f iness~s dummy's heart jack. If East plays the Sill, L.()()K, 'iOU CAN. AAKt. 'lOUR. 1 OWN. SI-\0\VIt-IG US L(l Mt. South will cash dummy's heart ace with gratifying resu lls. B.ut East drops !he nine 1'\M..( 11\1 t<f.._l or 10. trying to look l1ke a person with ihe doub leton 10·9. ll that 1s the pos1tion, to make the contract, declarer must re1Urn to hand with a spade and lead the heart queen to pin East's remain1ng trump. 11 South does that here. though, he goes See Pomeroy, Ohio Hill's Self Storage I Daily Sentinel, And It Will Run For FREE In •' • t down. 97 Beech Street Middleport. OH ' i i. i i i. 10 9 7 K Q .1 • ' "Middleport's only Self-Storage" •' • • 50Eggdlth 53 Power to produce reauna 55 Imaginary 56 Fix, 111 boundorlae 57 Selling point 58 Wall Street Inat. Bri tish novelist and essayist E.M. Forster wrote, "Two cheers tor Democracy: one because it admits \lariety and two FREE ESTIMATES 10x10x10x20 992·3194 or 992·6635 ,. I 5 K3 Two defenses, one sure winner MANlEY'S SElF STORAGE i i i ! Place Your Paid Classified Ad In Wednesday's I Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Point Pleasant Register, or • • Opening lead : • K 1 ·1 109762 2. Take the PAIN out of PAINTING! r-..-·_. _. _. _··-··-..-.._. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. ._. I t:asl . because it permits Siders Jewelers Address ________________________ 8 6 5 South • A Q • Q 8 7' • AK Q 4 Advertise in this space for $1 00 per month. Pl. Pl easant, Gallipoli s & Mason I I I 10 Joint...,_ 12 Hlp boott 13 Frolic 14 Extremely pa11lcnale 15 Cathedral part 16 Sense organ 18 Lo-graph lea 19 Cheep 23 Big bird of Auatratla 26 Historical period 27 Rocket part 30 Duration 32 Inches along 34 Most Vulnerable: Neither Siders Jewelers DELINQUENT PER· SONAL ~ROPERTY TAX LIST In compliance with Section 5719.04 of lhe Ohio General Code, lhe lollowlng list on personal properties has been returned by lhe treasurer for the October 2004 settlement. Frontiervlsion Operating Partners Tax ~001232 $4,418.48 Level Propane Gases Inc. Tax #000857 $1,515.01 Family Resort Inc. Tax AJ S 2 Sturm - 45 5 Tholl iW1fr111 Drtng Ydw<>•M> Cll Cry olwoo Dealer: South Also I • • p••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• (304)882·2196 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Home • Auto • Life • Retirement • IRA • 401 K Rotlovers • Major Med • Medicare Sup. • Cancer • Accident &unbap attmelt -~entinel HOME IMPIIOH~-IEN11i KJ843 • Past, Present & Future Jewelry The Daily Sentinel pertnera 12-23 -04 . W est New shipment Blackhills Gold at SIDERS JEWELER Pt. Pleasant, Gall ipo & Mason ,tloint ~lea•ant 1\e«i•ter Ford Motor Sports B.B rearend 355. Posi. fits 19791993 Mustang, like new. $300.00 740·388·0528 42 Peca' 1 Kltmet • 2 Pt. Pleasant, Gallipolis & Mason Here's all you need to do ... Fill out the coupon below and drop off or mail it with a copy of your photo ID. 4JallipoH• Jaad~ «tibune great cond•t1on , FMF p1pe , (740)992-2762 ' Phillip Alder on your home delivered subscription! Honda 400 EX. excel· NEA Croa1word Puule ACROSS Senior Discount* 7724. The Daily Sentinel• Page A11 www.mydallysentlnel.com BRIDGE If so, you qualify for a crwse, t•lt. 9,200 m•les. S21 .500. (740)4-<6-9585 or (740)446- 200~ Thursday, December 23, 2004 ALLEY OOP or·older? 44,000 mites. $16,500 (740)446·9585 or {740)446· n24 . A~r , Thursday, December 23, 2004 www.mydailysentinel.com Are you 65 2003 Chevy Express Cargo Van 314 ton. 2500 series s1de doors. . TAURUS CApnl 20-May 20) - A solution to a perplexmg srtuation that appears to have had no answer could occur to you today. The revelation mrght be tnggered by a chance remark o f another who IS no t rnvolved . GEMINI (May 2 1·June 20)- A collective endeavor m whrch you're equally rnvolved With aoother could make a brg leap lorwa•d rn rts completron today. Both 1nge· nwty and a lot of common sense make thi S pOSSible CANCER (June 21 -July 22) - Your judgment as well as your other menta l processes are e)(ceptionally keen today and should serve you well Don't be afraid to make on -the-spot deciSions when they are ca lled for LEO (July 23-Aug . 22 ) - Personal gains are likely today and they won't necessarIly be commg from ','our usual sources. Someone who you d least e~tpect may have a very happy surprrse m store for you . VIRGO (Aug. 23·Sept. 22) - Today's events mrglll be the rflSIIument for devel· op1ng a new frrendship wrth someone who could become Important m your 11te. Your upbeat atlrtude and warm drspos1· Ir on wtll set the tone LIBRA (Sept 23-0cl 23)- Your greatest happrn ess today wilt come from doing things thiil would be of serv1ce to your family and those you love . Being helpful Will brrng you more JOY than you can lind elsewhere SCORPIO lOCI 24-Nov 22\ •~ Although early In the day you mav not be m a soc1allrame ol m111d , as the clock trc~s on you r enthUSiasm Will grow Be sure to make some p lans to do sornet11mg tun tht s evemng SAG ITTARIUS {Nov. 23-0ec 21\ Cond1hons rr1 genera l appB'ar to be rather fortunate for you today. No matter what you ha ve planned thlngs will go well , but you 'll be especially lucky wrlh matters ol a matena l nature 10 lonn lovr worCJt. ANDIPK I~ I I I I I ELK YO I r~ I III , 0 I LL E s I~ ,. My husbands co-worker told him that computers will never ~ replace man His reason was r-:~:-7:-:::--::--:---, because computers can't laugh S YU0 0 J J at the boss's · · • • ·. . I Is I I I I IO Corop lete lhe chuckle quo1ed . _ _ . , by t1 :lrn9 in the mrslrnQ words .__.__.__...._........_.....__ you d evelop lrorn Jtep No. 3 below . &PR INTHESE 1 NUMBE~ED l ETT Ell SQUARES A V IN UNSCRAMBlE ABOVE LETTE RS TO GET ANSWU SCRAM-LETS ANSWERS 12-"-" Nephew- Grimy· Waltz· Loathe· HOW to LIE My friend came home from the gym and got on her bathroom scale. "'Alii want in life:· she sighed. "' 1s a scale that knows HOW to Lie I' · ARLO & JANIS A~W'T YOU (;0100 i OI\IO~Kr SOUP TO NUTZ 13\lY '1b\.l A !'Rt7E:\\1 1\liD , IF S...l:1"A HA~ To CA.RR'Y To'\'!i UP ANti ~ CH~ S To t~ kiD IN 1«<: c.<RLD. F:\-1~17 llP W'R\\\ \-\~ 'tU A 1./61"· Mlfi\.IW ~'j;: ~ Stop & Compare - .- I 8£Tc ~CI HE'.s ~LL'< AC.~Y ~C SORE: T\..4E NexT M~WQ . GcoD I~INC. ~E$ Go.::;;T TANNEN - BALI'\ .. I I �Thursday, December 23, 2004 www.mydailysentinel.com Page Al2 • The Daily Sentinel Bl The Daily Sentinel Jefferson goes for 42 as Nets edge Cavaliers BY CHRIS SHERIDAN Associated Press EAST RUTHER,FORD, N.J.- LeBron James made many. many mistakes in the final 2 minutes. the last of which helped cost the Cleveland Cavaliers the game. Richard Jefferson capped the highest scoring night of his career by sinking an alley-oop layup off an inbounds pass with 0.8 seconds left, giving the New Jersey Nets a 92-90 victory Wednesday night. Jefferson scored 42 points. the final two coming when he rolled free of James. caught Jabari Smith 's lob pass and dropped the ball through. No defender was within 10 feet of Jefferson when he scored. "II was a lack of communication. that's all." coach Paul Silas said . "We were supposed to swi tch everything and didn't switch it." II was a frustrating fi ni sh for the Cavs. and especially for James. Despite scoring 23 points with nine rebounds and nine assists, in the fina l 2 minutes he committed two traveling violations, drew a technical foul, missed a foul shot and a field goal attempt. and didn't stick with Jefferson on the crucial inbounds play. "It's disappointing because we fought so hard to get back in this game," James said. "I don't want to take anything away from them. because they played well, but this was another one we let slip away." Jefferson shot 12-for-20 from the field and 16-for- 17 from the line for the Nets, who also got a career-high 22 points from Rodney Buford. Vince Carter. acquired last week from Toronto, was sideli ned by a sore Achilles tendon . He expects to make his Nets debut Monday against Detroit. James was livid that refer-.. ee Marc Davis whistled him for two traveling violations and a technical foul. "Those are great moves, l don't care what anybody says. l' ve been doing those moves since I've been playing basketball. I thought they gave you an extra step in the N BA, even though l didn't take one," James said. James had a dunk and then made one of two free throws to tie it at 90 with 43.6 seconds left. A missed jumper by Buford led to a jump ball with 17 .5 seconds left, and the Cavs controlled it. James missed a I 0-foot runner, and New Jersey rebounded and called timeout with 1.5 seconds remaining to set up an inbounds play on which Jefferson lined up near the free throw Iin e. "He winked at me. and I knew he was going to go." Smith said. Jason Kidd set a pick on James. and Jeff Mcinnis failed to pick up Jefferson when James didn't fight through the screen. "l should have switched, I didn't sw itch . Blame it on me. That's what everybody else said,'' Mcinnis said . Cleveland had a fina l chance, but ex-Net Lucious Harris ' 3-point atte mpt "'las long. New Jersey held · Cleveland to 10 points and had an 18-0 run in the second quarter. and Buford ended the half with a 3poi nter at the buzzer for a 49-38 lead . The Cavs made their comeback in the third quarter, and James ended the period with a 3-pointer to pull the Cavs to 68-67. Notes: This was only the seco nd of Cleveland's 26 games to be decided by four points or less . ... The Cavs have lo st six straight at the Meadowla nds. ... Nets F Brian Scalabrine strained hi s left hamstring in the second quarter and didn 't return. Cleveland F Anderson Varejao sprained his right ankle in the second quarter and didn't return .... With seve ral minor trade rumors swirling around the Cavs, Silas said nothing was imminent. "Jim (general manager Jim Paxson) and I haven't discussed any moves at all. He's talking to AP photo people all the time, but we're really not even clos~." New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James , right. during the first quarter Wednesday night in East Rutherford, N.J. Silas said. BiU Jobko, member of 1954 Ohio State championship team, dies at 69 LOGANVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Bill Jobko, a member of Ohio State's 1954 national championship football team , died after the main blood vessel through his abdomen burst. Jobko died Saturday at a hospital in Snellville, Ga. He was 69. Jobko was a standout for the Buckeyes on the offensive line. In 1957, the AllAmerican was chosen hi s team's most valuable player. The 1954team is known as one of Ohio State's most dominate teams. Under fourth-year coach Woody Hayes. the Buckeyes were I 0·0 and o utscored opponents 449-75. In the Rose Bowl , they beat Southern California 207, totaling 22 first downs and 370 yards. The Trojans had just six first downs and seven fumbles. Jobko played on the line ·---- r----------------, I I PI/If lfol(o,. & ;ffettro,.! /Vall I I I • Name: I •Address: I • City, State &Zip: I • Telephone: I •l would like to purchase_ tile( s) at $1 00 each. I • Please check appropriate box: In Honor of I In Memory of I I I • Nameofindividual(s): I One line- 18 characters/spaces allowed per line I I I •Given by: I Two lines- 18 characters/spaces allowedper line I I I I I I I I • Please check appropriate box: Check Cash Visa ; Mastercard . Name on card:' Accou/11 Number: Expiration Date: -·-- ·--~~ • • • Falcons director of pro personnel, a position he held until 1989. The body was cremated, There was a memorial service Wednesday in Snellville. Survivors inclucje his wife, Ju lie Jobko; a daughter, Lisa Jones of Loganville; two sons, Kenneth Jobko of Worthington , Ohio. and Dean Jobko of Lawrenceville; a stepdaughter. Lindy Lucas of Glendale, Calif.; a stepson, David Lucas of Rahway, N.J.; a sister, Darla Coyne of Lansing. Ohio ; and nine grandchil dren. ----·--- from PageA7 sands of empty seats. Dials. the reigning Big Ten player of the week. has set career highs in scoring twice during the Buckeyes' winning streak. In those four games, he is averaging 22 points and I 0 rebounds a game. The 6-foot-9 center hit 12-of- 15 ·s hots from the field and 5-of-7 free throws. Jacob Skogen scored 19 points and Will Emerson had 15 for Mercer (5-2), whose only previous loss 15 was to then -No. Maryland . The Bears used an 8-0 run to take a 24- 19 lead midway through the opening half, with Skogen and Andrew It's cookie season so let's go to the kitchen and bake . Bv BARBARA ALBRIGHT FOR AP WEEKLY FEATURES WILTON, Conn. - It's the time of year when even nonbakers push up their sleeves and get out the baking equipment. Making cookies is a family activity that works well because it spans the gen· erations - and, of course, eating cookies seems to know no age boundary either' Here are some basic reminders to make sure your baked goods turn out deli· cious every single time: -Read the recipe instructions and gather all the ingre· dients and equipment you will need to prepare the recipe. - Make sure your baking powder and baking soda are current and that use-by dates have not expired. Baking is a precise science. - Measure ingredients cor· rectly. Use clear glass or plastic cups to measure liquid ingredients and use stacked cups to measure dry ingredi· ents. Measure the flour care· fully and as directed in the recipe. Spoon it lightly into the appropriate size of dry measuring cup and level the top off with the fiat edge of a spatula or knife. -Check your oven's tem· perature with an oven ther· mometer and adjust accordingly. To avoid overbaking. check the cookies a few min· Utes before the minimum bak· ing time. Bake cookies on the center rack in your oven for even browning. If you use mo,re,-tllan one rack to speed up the baking process. make sure to rotate the baking sheets halfway through the baking time front to back and from one shelf to the other. - Do not run hot baking sheets under cold water. Abrupt temperature changes may .:ause them to warp. . - Never put cookie dough on a hot baking sheet or the cookies will spread out too much. To 'get you started in the kitchen, there are a couple or new books on making cookies. First up, "The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion" (The Countryman Press, $29.95), subtitled "The Essential Cookie Cookbook ." This is an absolutely wonderful baking book, dedicated to telling the reader clearly and concisely how to make every kind of cookie imaginable. Helpful and charming illustrations supply technical detail on how to make cookies that come out tasting terrific, just.the type of cookie you want to make. For several favorite cookies, they have broken the category down further. For instance, there is the Essential Chewy Oatmeal Cookie, the Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookie, the Essential Crisp Oatmeal Cookie and so on. Then eight variations are added to change any one of these cookies into vanilla oatmeal, say. or ,cranberry-chew cookies. or "Coconutties." In the center of the book, there's a section of mouthwatering color photographs of some of the cookies. Although the book is written by a flour company, I found several cookies that did not contain !lour, and all-in-all this is a serious cookie book written by folks who take baking seriously. · Here's one our family liked: Sort Molasses Cookies cup (2 sticks, 8 ounces) unsalted butter I cup (7 ounces) sugar. plus more for coating the dough 1/2 cup (6 ounces) molasses 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda I teaspoon salt I 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon I 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 large eggs 3 1/2 cups ( 14 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose !lour In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses while mixing at slow speed, then the baking soda, salt and spices. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is in corporated. Stir in the flour. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for I hour. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets. Shape or scoop the dough into I 1/2-inch balls: a table· spoon cookie scoop works well here. Roll them in granu lated sugar and put them on the prepared baking sheets. leaving about 2 inches between them . Bake the cookies for 10 minutes. The centers will look soft and puffy, which is OK. As long as the bottoms are set enough to lift part way off the cookie sheet without bending or breaking, they're ready to come out of the oven. Cool the cookies on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely. Makes 44 cookies. (Recipe from "The King Cookie Arthur Flour for 1 to 2 hours, or until tirm enough to roll. lf the dough is too firm. ,often at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thick between two piece> of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Remove the top sheet of waxed paper and cut out the · cookies with cookie cutters. Using a spatula, transfer the shapes to an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about I inch · between the cookies. Sprinkle the shapes with colored sugar or sprinkle,, if desired. (If the dough is too soft. place the sheet with the waxed paper and cut-out shapes in the freezer for 5 to I0 minutes to make it easier to remove the shapes.) Bake t()r 8 to 10 minutes. or until the cookies start to brown lightly around the edges. Set the baking sheet on a wire rack and cool for about 5 My favorite sugar cookies minutes. Transfer the cookies AP Photo Almost every year. I make to racks and cool completely. This photo provided by The Countryman Press shows Soft cut-out cookies. baking along The cookies can be stored in Molasses Cookies, made with a recipe from "The King Arthur with others. This started with an airtight container in the Flour Cookie Companion, .. a cookbook stocked with a huge my mom, then continued freezer for up to 1 month and selection of recipes for all kinds of cookies. • with my friends, and now ' for up to 3 days at room tem· with my kids. perature before you frost them. Companion," The can substitute milk or white Following is the recipe that Makes 12 to 50 cookies. Countryman Press, $29.95) chocolate morsels instead of I think makes the best cut-out depending on their size. .the semisweet, and use pecans cook ies. A tablespoon of li ght Variations: For fans of chocolate chip instead of the walnut. corn syrup makes the dough a Chocolate Sugar Cookies: cookies, Dede Wilson, food' little more easy to handle. After the last third of flour has writer, cookbook author and Chewy Brownie Chip Rolling the cookies in been added to the dough. mix television food-show host, Drops · between sheets of waxed in . I ounce melted. sl ightly has put together a collection 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour paper or plastic wrap instead cooled unsweetened chocolate. of 75 different ways to make 2/3 cup Dutch-processed of on a floured surface keeps Lemon Sugar Cookies: For this· all-American favorite. unsweetened cocoa powder them from getting too tough a lemon-tlavored cook ie , add Her new cookbook, "A 1 teaspoon baking soda from absorbing excess flour. 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Baker 's Field Guide to 1 teaspoon salt If the shapes are too soft to or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract Chocolate Chip Cookies" , 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalt- transfer to the baking sheet. Almond Sugar Cookies: Stir (Harvard Common Press, ed butter. softened - another technique I employ is in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. $16.95) includes cookies, bars 1 cup granulated sugar to simply pop the baking and brownies, all related to the 2/3 cup firmly packed light sheet into the freezer or Cookie Frosting traditional chocolate chip cook- brown sugar refrigerator until the dough is This basic frosting can be ie. It's a handy hardcover book 2 teaspoons vanilla extract firm. It then becomes much spread with a knife or small spatwith a concealed ring binding 2 large eggs easier to transfer the cookies ula or squeezed through a pastry so it can lie conveniently flat on I cup semi sweet chocolate to the baking sheet for baking. bag onto the cookies. If you plan morsels to pipe the frosting through the a kitchen counter. Sugar Cut-Out' Cookies bag. make it a little stifter by As its name says. the .book is I cup walnut halves. toasted set up as a "field guide" with and chopped 3 1/2 cups all-purpose fiour adding a little less milk. 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups confectioners· sugar notes and symbols that explain Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 1/4 cup unsalted butter. concisely each recipe's type. 2 cookie sheets with parch1.cup unsalted butter. softened 2/3 cup sugar softened its de scription. whether it's ment paper. 1/2 tew,poon vanilla extract kid-friendly or especially Sift tlour, cocoa. baking I large egg to 2 tablespoons n11Ik I quick to make, whether the soda and sal t together in a I tablespoon light corn syrup Liquid or paste food colordough freezes or stores well medium-size bowl. ("Lifespan"') and whether you In a large bowl with an elecI tablespoon vanilla extract ing (optional ) can substitute ingredients tric mixer on medium-high In a medium bowl. mix the In a large bowl and using an ("Re lated Species"). speed, beat butter until flour and salt. In a large bowl. electric mixer set at low speed. Among cookies featured in creamy, about 2 minutes. Add stir together the butter and beat the confectioners sugar. the book are Caramel granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Stir in the butter.md v<milla extract until it Chocolate Turtle Cookies. sugar gradually. beating until egg and then the com >yrup reaches 'preading consistency. White Chocolate Bittersweet light and fluffy, about 3 min- and vanilla extract. One-third Add more sugar or a little milk. Chunk Brownies and Ginger utes. and scraping down bowl at a time. add the flour mixture if necessary. to achieve the right Chip Brown Sugar Shortbread once or twice. Beat in vanilla, until thoroughly mixed. Pat texture. Stir in the food coloring Fingers. The following recipe then eggs, one at a time . the dough into two disks. wrap until combined. if desired. them in plastic, and refrigerate Makes about I 1/2 cups . for chewy cookies with a rich scraping down bowl. brownie flavor baked up fine and went down very well with my family. If you like, Wilson says, you Add about one-third of flour mixture and mix on low speed. Gradually add remaining flour mixture, mixing just until blended. Stir in chocolate morsels and nuts. Drop by generously rounded tablespoon 2 inches apart on prepared cookie >heels. Bake until firn1ed up around the edges but still a bit soft in the center, about I0 minutes (you want to keep them chewy). Slide parchment onto racks to cool cookies completely. Good Cookie Tip: These cookies are so dark that it's hard to gauge doneness by color. Follow these textural clues: They should be tirm around the edges, yet soft in the center. Makes 48 cookies. (Recipe from "A Baker's Field Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies" by Dede Wils'on, Harvard Common Press, $16.95.) In this time of hustle and bustle, we'd like to take time out to reflect on the many good people who have helped to make us who we are today, and how much fun we've had with you along the way. Have a great holiday and please accept our sincere gratitude. , , /lfllfj', , , . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~----------------~ with another All-American and future Pro Football Hall of Famer. Jim Parker. and blocked for Howard "Hopalong" Cassady, who would win the Hei sman Trophy the following year. After eight years of playing for the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, Jobko came to the Atlanta Falcons as part of the expansion draft in 1966 and played one season before he retired. He served as the Falcons' linebackers coach in 1908 before becoming a Falcons college scout in 1969. ln 1978, he was named the osu Walker · hitting 3s and Wesley Duke powering in a follow. It took Ohio State time to finally find Dials inside. When the Buckeyes did. they went to him on every trip down the fioor. He fo l· lowed his own miss to tie the game at 26. then later scored seven points in a ro,w to give Ohio State a 36-31 lead . That Dials-led surge was part of an 11-0 run, breaking a tie at 31 and capped by Dials' backdoor layup off an assist pass from Sullinger. Ahead 46-35 a! the break behind Dial's' 15 points and eight rebounds, the Buckeyes hit three quick baskets - two by Dials. Mercer never gut closer than 13 in the second half. Ohio State dominated the rebounding. 50-28. Thursday, December 23, 2004 The PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUN~ATION is currently accepting orders for Honor & Memory Wall tiles as Christmas gifts. The units have been created in remembrance or as a tribute to family, friends and loved ones. The addition will be created in a "quilt" design to represent . the family unity and the varied personalities that comprise our Welcome Christmas into your home By gathering friends from wherever they roam; Welcome Christmas into your heart By sharing the faith and doing your part; Welcome Christmas by honor'ing others Fathers, ~others, sisters, brothers; Welcome the season in your own special way, And enjoy all the blessings of Christmas Day! community and h9spital. Corian tiles can be purchased for $100 each. Please complete the attached form in honor or remembrance of someone who made a difference in your life. Return with payment to: Pleasant Valley Hospital, ATTN: ·community Relations, 2520 Valley Drive, Point Pleasant, WV 25550. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Please make checks payable to the Forest Run Ready Mix "Pleasant Valley Hospital Foundation." I For more information please call, (304) 675-4340, Ext. 1326. 32760 TWP Rd. 202 -- --:... .. - ----~·--------' __ ______ .._ '• Racine. OH 992-2067 ,_ ·- -· -- -~-·---- J C HR'I'!>LlR 6RAI Ufl IYTMIIfOIU ~,• 252 Upper River Rood 111 Ml141 South oiiM SIIY..- Brtdv-o. G•lllpoll•. Ohio ·-,--------~---~-- ... •111r SltiiiiCIIH 8111'111... - - - -- - - - -- ----,--- - - • -- - �' 4 Page B2 • The Daily Sentinel www.mydailysentinel.com Thursday, December 23. 2004 Thursday, December 23.2004 Chef Party-loving chef offers tips for serving 'bubbles and bites' BY MARIAN BETANCOURT FOR AP WEEKLY FEATURES , KEY WEST, Fla. - During a \IOrkshop demonstration of easy ways to make canapes for parties. chef Alice Weingarten mentions her credentials: She's been giving parties since she was 8 years old and at 12 was catering parties for her parents, she says. "My father only drank Champagne and my mom loved caviar. so I was off to a good ·start," she tells participants at her "Bubbles and Bites" workshop at a food and wine festival here. Weingarten. who operates Alice's Key West an acclaimed restaurant on Duval Street is a tall, vibrant redhead who wears her ow n unique chef's attire: Her soft toque and chef pants are fash ioned from che~tah-print cotton and her white coat is more like a blazer. A string of pearls, sneakers and "cat" glasses (she has 17 pairs) completes her outfit. She's always hated the trad itional chef's un iform, she says, since her stude nt days at The Culi nary Institute of America. "I always felt like a dark." Weingarten was born into the food business. "I went to work with my dad," she says. He was in the whole, sale food business, so she got earfy behind-the-scenes exposure to restaurant and hotel kitchens. Her father was also a great cook who made wonderful French omelets and other simple fare at home, she adds. "Mom was in gourmet clubs silver serving trays we all grew up and worked with caterers and went to with." She suggests using mirrors, lot of parties. I was doing classical for example. Aco.uple of tips to make work easiFrench and Chinese cooking at age 11 ." (These are her two favorite er: Use plastic sq uirt bottles for cuisines.) When Weingarten was 17, adding liquids or sauces; and for decher carrot cake recipe was published orative piping, she holds up a pastry in Gourmet magazine. tube flied with cream cheese and "As a kid 1traveled with my parents says, "You can make one of these to Greece, the Middle East, and North with a zip-loc k bag." Africa," says Weingarten, who grew Weingarten shows her workshop up in Pan Washington, Long Island, student s how to make four different N.Y. Her traveling influenced her canapes. cooking and she says she was doing The first: smoked salmon on crisp "fusion" long before anyone knew rye rounds. "You can use any storewhat it meant. She calls her culi nary bought smoked salmon that you like, style "New World fusion confusion." slice it into strips, roll them up with a After graduating from The sprig of dill and it looks like a Culinary School of America, flower. " It's topped with a seasoned Weingarten came to Key West as an cream-cheese and sour-cream combiextern and fell in love with the place, nation that can be made ahead. she says, although marriage took her Next: Wei ngarten's justifiably back to New York for a period. She popular spicy tuna tartare. It's mixed began a catering business there, but with siracha (a Vietnamese garliceventually returned to Key West and chili paste) , sesame oil and pickled in 1996 opened her own restaurant. ginger juice, is topped with hone yWeingarten has plenty of advice for wasabi sauce, and served on cucumher party-ready workshop audience. ber slices. " I chose things you can do at home. The mojo-marinated pork tenderYou can set these up ahead and put loin is another example of the chef's them together just before serving." fusion style. Weingarten uses a fried, It's easy to create delicious canapes, cumin-dusted won ton as the vehicle appetizers assem bled on toast ("the vehicle · carries it to your rounds, and still be able to enjoy your · mouth") for Cuban-style pork with own party, she says encouragingly. black bean and mango salsa. "It helps to have a party where peaLast: beef tenderloin carpaccio, a ple are interactive with each other. classic Italian dish of ultra-thin sliced It's fun if you have people to pass (the raw meat that Weingarten serves on AP Photo food ) for you." toasted French-bread crostini s with Chef Alice Weingarten toasts the party season at Alice's Key West. her Weingarten likes to use unusual restaurant in Key West. Fla. She holds a tray of one of her featured canapes, trays, something "different from the Please see Chef. 83 Spicy Tuna Tartare on Cucumber Slices With Hone y Wasabi Sauce . -----------------------------------------------FESTIVE COLONIAL DESSERT, TRIFLE HAS LONG HISTORY AS FAVORITE TREAT BY THE KssoctATED PRESS The recipe for this version of a creamy, fruity Christmas trifle is from the cookbook "Holiday Fare: Favorite Williamsburg Recipes" (Colonial Williamsburg, 2004, $19.95) by John R. Gonzales, who conti rms that trifle has a long his tory. "There are many mentions of trifle-like recipes through the centuries," Gonzales says. "Soaking dried cake and breads in various liquors and then layering them with custard cream and prepared fruit became a popular dessert. ''Though some slow-ripening fruit was brought up from the Caribbean during colo nial winters, most settlers would have used varieties that had been 'put up."' Gonzales. executive chef in charge of the four colonial taverns and the freestandin g restaurants operated by Colonial Williamsburg, knows his territory well- he grew up in the village known as Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. His latest book is a collection of some 60 recipes drawn from the culinary history and traditions of Williamsburg, full of seasonal tlavor. They ran ge from sausage and oyster gumbo to Christmas corn pudding, from rosemary-rubbed rib of beef to buttery rum cru mble pie, and they incl ude this trifle. Gonzales's recipe calls for fresh and prepared fruit, including kiwifruit, pineapple, and ras pberry jam. Be sure to display the dessert in a glass trifle bowl or individual glasses. he says, so everyone can appreciate the colorful fruit and custard cream layers. Christmas Tritle For the custard cream: 2 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 5 egg yolks I tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-hi gh heat until barely si mmering. Separately. mi x the granulated sugar, cornstarch and egg yolks with a pinch of salt in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, and heat over medium heat. Whi sk in the hot milk slowly, about 1/2 cup at a time, until all the milk is incorporated into . the egg mixture. Stir constantly with a wooden .Cai Q~zeai.. C~JM~, ~ale 550 East Main S~reet • Pomeroy 7 40-992-0013 Please see Trifle, 84 e Wish You A Merry Christmas ... And A Happy New Year! The Daily Sentinel. . . AP photo This photo provided by Colonial Williamsburg shows servings of Christmas Trifle, illustrating a rec ipe in "Holiday Fare: Favorite Williamsburg Recipes" by John R. Gonzales. The dessert is made up of layers of pound cake , fruit and creamy custard . On The Dirth Of Our Savior THANKS! For Mojo-Marinated Pork: Two !-pound pieces of pork tenderloin small enough in from Page 82 diameter to fit on a cracker when sliced shaved Parmesan and truffle Homemade Mojo (recipe oil. "I think the most interest- follows), or 16-ounce jar of ing pan is the truffle oil," she store-bought mojo (sec note) .says. White truffle oil is Black Bean and Mango expensive .(about $36 for a Salsa (recipe follows) small bottle), "but a little bit Crisp Won Ton Wafers goes a long way." (recipe follows) As for drinks: " I begin all of (Ahead of time: Marinate my parties with Champagne," the pork a day or two in ;Weingarten says. However, advance of the party; it can ;there's a wide choice of other be grilled a few hours before Champagne-like sparkling the party and kept at room wines that can be served. temperature. Do-ahead ,Prosecco, a sparkling wine options: Make the salsa and ·from Italy, is very popular, as store in refrigerator for up to ;are bubbly wines from Spain. a day. The won tons can also : "Bubbles go with every- be prepar.ed a few hours ·thing," she says. A student before the party.) comments that it's said there Homemade Mojo are 40 mill ion bubbles in a I cup ol ive oil ;bottle of champagne. 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ' "If you stick your finger in fresh lime juice ;the glass of champagne, you 3/4 cup orange juice ·get rid of the bubbles," 1/2 cup chopped fresh Weingarten says. But why cilantro would anyone want to do that? 8 garlic cloves, minced I tablespoon grated orange Makes 25 to 30 canapes. peel I tablespoon dried oregano Spicy Tuna Tartare on 2 1/2" teaspoons ground Cucumber Slices With cumin Honey-Wasabi Sauce I 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 pounds sushi-grade yeiI I /2 teaspoons ground Iowfin or blackfin tuna with black pepper ·good .red color and no smell at · ln medium bowl , whisk all :all ingredients to combine. . Marinate pork in mojo for 3 .tablespoons si racha (see note) 24 to 48 hours in the refrigera2 teaspoons juice from a jar tor. Grill the pork about 10 of pickl ed ginger (use the gin- minutes on each side on sto veger as optional garn ish) top gri ll or outdoor grill until 2 teaspoons toasted medium-rare to medium. Let ' Japanese sesame oil (see note) cool to room temperature . : 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (Never cut the meat immedi2 European cucumbers ately after it comes out of the sliced 1/4-inch-thick oven. When you let it rest, the Hon ey-Wasabi Sauce :(recipe follows) (Do-ahead op"tions: The tuna can be prepared ahead of time and stored for a few hours in the refrigerator.) ' . If usi ng a foo(l processor, :cut tuna into·small pieces and ' toss together with siracha. ginger juice, sesame oil and :salt. Place mi xture in food ·processor and pulse until 'blended well and mixture begins to hold together. Don't over-mix it. If preparing by hand, chop 'tuna into very tiny pieces that will hold together in a ball, and mix in other ingredients. Best wishes and For Honey-Wasabi Sauce: heartfelt thanks to . 3 tablespoons dry wasabi our customers .powder (see note) and friends. 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup sour cream Whisk all ingredie nts until just blended. Don't over-mix .or the sauce will get too thin. · To assemble: Place a 1/2985·3857 ounce scoop or a demitasse Chester, Ohio spoonful of the tuna mi xture "Jim" on the center of a cucumber slice. Top with a small dollop of Honey-Wasabi Sauce. (This is easy if you put the sauce into a squirt bottle .) :Garnish with a sliver of pick·Ied ginger, if desired . Note: Siracha is a Vietnamese garlic-chili paste. It, toasted Japanese sesame -oil, and dry wasabi powder are available in Asian sections of ·markets, or Asian markets. Also available online. juices go back into the meat.) For Black Bean and Mango Salsa: 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained I ripe mango, diced very small 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ci Iantra ' 1/4 cup finely diced red peppers 1/4 cup finely diced green peppers I tal)lespoon finely diced red onion Juice of I lime Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together and chill. For Crisp Won Ton Wafers: 2 tablespoons cumin powder , Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups for a large saute pan) 6 won ton skins (available in Asian market\), cut into quarte" Toast ground cumin in a dry saute pan for I minute on medium heat and >et aside . Fill a large frying pan I /4full with vegetable oil. Heat the oil to medium-high . Fry a few piece; of won ton 'kin1 at a time until golden brown. Drain fried won ton wafef' on paper towel to absorb excess oil. While still warm. li ght ly dust wafers with toasted cumin. To assemble: Slice pork tenderloin into 1/4-inch 'lice,. Place I slice of meal on lop o( a won ton wafer. and top with a dollop of the salsa. Makes 25 to 30 canape,. Note: Mojo, the sauce-marinade of Spanish origin, is available ready-made in grocery stores where Latin and Spanish foods are sold. Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio on Toasted French Bread With Parmesan and White Truffle Oil I pound beef tenderloin tip 25 <,lice' French bread. 1/.l inch thick, toa>ted golden 2 ounce' !.haved Reggiano Parmigiano, or other good Parmesan chee'e White truffle oil Ahead of time: To best cut raw beef to 1he 'hape you want, put it in thefreezer for at least 24 hours. You will never get it thin enough unless you freele it first. Slice beef as thinly as possible with a slicing machine (best way). a mandoline, or a very sharp stainless steel or ceramic knife. The raw meat will oxidize very 4uickly, so until you are ready to asse mble the canape, keep it wrapped between two ,heet' of pla.,tic wrap or free1er paper UIJU pu'h all the air out. The hrea<.l can be sliced · and "ert wrapped until toa1ting . To a"emble: Put a '>li~c of carpaccio on ead1 ptece of toast and top "'1th a few shave' of Parnle'>an chee'>e. Drizzle a couple ol drop• of truffle oi I over the top. Make' 25 piece'>. 1Recipe' from Alice Weingarten. chef-own er of Alice\ Key We•l, Key We" . Fla.) PROUD TO BE APART OF YOUR LIFE. The Daily Seminel Subscribe today • 992-2155 www.mydailysen rinel. com SUMMERFIELD'S RESTAURANT The Staff and Management of THANKS! Mojo-Marin ated Pork Tenderloin on Crisp Won Ton Wafers With Black Bean and ;Mal)go Salsa we'd like to join }llu and }llur family in giving thanks unto the lOrd on this holy occasion. as we'd like to give thanks to Jllu for Jllur kind friendship. Noel! THANKS! THANKS! THANKS! Front Davis, Carol Judy Oark Second Row: Jason Patterson, Charlene Hoeflich Third Row: Dave Harris , Beth Sergent, Brian Reed Happy Holidays & A Multitude Of Tbank.s For Your Generous Support/ CARRIERS e,.n Bernice Durst Carolyn Dailey Bemetta Ward Linda Hoffman Sheila Westfall Brian Randolph Shirley Coleman Jeny Jacks Jennie Kauff Meigs Co. Recorder Judy King and staff J spoon and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lumps of custard begin to form. Lower the heat and whisk until sinooth. Remove from the heat and mix in the va nilla extract. Transfer the custard to a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, poke a few holes in the plastic, and cool. Place the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a medi-· um mixing bowl. Whip on medium speed for 4 tci 5 min- The Daily Sentinel • Page 83 www.mydailysentinel.com .. ' . A ?lte44~ Dj ~MU May the coming year bring us all together In a great celebration of peace, hope and brotherhood. We know we're grateful for the goodwill you've shown towards us. Meigs County Auditor Nancy Parker Grueser '&Staff I ' - - --'-- Dr. Margie Lawson, D.D.S. and Stan Raci ne, Ohio ·. 949-2575 - - - -- ' - - - - -- - - - -- - .1 ·-~-- ------·-- ·' Racine 740-949-2210 Syracuse 740-992-6333 f"t)jj til LI'NOC .. •I �Page 84 • The Daily Sentinel Thursday, December 23. 2oo4 www.mydailysentinel.com Thu...ctay, December 23, 2004 -.mydallysentlnel.com The Dally Sentinel • Page 88 AP Interview: Post office innovating to nwve with the times . * * BY RANDOLPH E. SCHMID ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER WAS HINGTON - Need a gift card to a restaurant or store? Want to hear a modern electronic band? Looking for someone to pick up that holiday parcel from your home' The Postal Service may not pop to mind in all those cases. 'but perhaps it should. " We're innovating ... we are · trying to change our attitude," Postmaster General John .Potter said Thursday in an :interview with The :Associated Press. : The agency that goes back to Ben Franklin and colonial America is battling to keep its place in electronic America. "We· re embracing the Internet and saying, 'Hey, if that 's the way 30-year-olds want to do business. then God bless ·em, we're going to do business where they want to do it and how they want to do it,'' Potter said. As an example, he cited the rock band formed by two musicians who chose the name "Postal Service" for their group. In the past, a team of attorneys would have descended. insisting that the band cease and de'i't u'ing the agency\ name . ln,tead, Potter said. postal oflicoal; li,tened to the mu,ic and reached an agreement to permit use of the postal name . The 30-and-under population is the group most' likely to concentrate on electronic communication, Potter said, and this band ;, one way to get the postal name in front of them. Need a last-minute a gift for a birthday. anniversary. any occasion? The post office is there to help. Potter said. " You can go online with us, produce a (greeting) card for anyone. If you wan t to include a gift card ... the gift card's right there," he said. . Offerings cover a variety of prices and include a restaurant card that can be used at any restaurant that accepts American Express. Also, specific gift cards can apply to places such as Barnes & Noble bookstores, Romano' s Macaroni Grill. Safeway and Vons supermarkets, Lowe 's hardware. Chili's, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Starbucks cotTee. Another service allows people to avoid goi ng to the post oftice to ship their packages. "You can dick and ship," Potter said. "You can pro- duce a label ... there ;, an automatic calculation of postage by weight ... you can tell us th at you ha ve that package. If you want immediate pickup you can pay $12.50 and a carrier will come out to pick it up. If it can wa it until tomorrow, the carri er is coming by your door, tell us that you have it and on the route they'll just . pick it Lop,'' Potter said. Potter said the agency is working wit h what he called e- tailers. which sell through , the Internet. Studies have ' shown that people buy more if • they have a catalog to look at , instead of just the Internet. he : said, "so people who you i might never think would have : a catalog in the mail do," such , as major computer companies :. and even the online auction ; site e-Bay. . . : Potter satd he tS also look- : ing at ways to cooperate with : * * ------ Please see Post Office, 16 ' Brianna D. Acree, Shawn Arnott, Peggy Barton, Jackie Casto, Jo Ann Crisp, Tracy Davidson, Steve Dunfee, Cindy Edwards, Jacqueline G. Fields, Terri Fife, Judith Flowers, Kelly Gilland, Cyndie Gillilan, Kristy Greenlee, Mark Groves, Frances Hawkins, Randall Hays, Vicki Hoffman, Michelle Hutton, Lisa Kay Hysell, Roger Hysell, Des Jeffers, Shirael Johnson, Carolyn Kesterson, Amy Kloes, Brigette Lambert, Melissa Lambert, Carrie Lightfoot, Chastity Martin, Linda Mayer, Maryln ~artin, Tracy M. Pickett, Macie R. Pierce, Mary B. PrestoJl, Diane Rector, Paul Reed, Lora Riffle, Pam R!Jssell, Donna Schmoll, Paul A. Simpson, Edwar~ W. Stines, Ernie Vanlnwagen, · Brenda Venoy, Lisa Venoy, Edna Weber, Cherie Williamson, Charles Wise, Sandy Wise, Mary Wolfe, Amy Young Cremeens Funeral Home 75 Grape Street Gallipolis, Ohio Racine, Ohio TUPPEQ~ PLAIN~ (740) 446-6333 (740) 949·321 0 am if~ to Yours ur rom POMEQOY May all things peaceful and all things bright shine 011 you this Christmas, so wonderful new miracles can take flight. 128 Elm Street .,)< GALLIPOLI0 ~~ 0 - ., r!J~~~~ .. « To our friends and Customers.. 1' . · AP Photo/EI Paso Times, Victor Calzada Santa Claus. played by post office employee Juan Terrazas, greets Emilio Doring. center, and his brother Miguel Urbina as they carry packages into the main U.S. Post Office in El Paso, Texas. Trifle from Page 82 utes, or until stiff peaks form. and refrigerate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the whipped cream for decoration. Once the custard ha s cooled, mix in one -third of the whipped era'\} with the custard using a rubber spatula to lighten . Gentl y fold in the remainin g whipped cream and refrigerate the custard cream . For the trifle: 1 1/2 pounds vanilla or Iemar. pound cake, sliced 1/2- inch thick I cup raspberry jam 4 ounces dry sherry I0 kiwifruit. peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices, reserving several slices for decoration 24-ounce container pineapple, or mango. drained and cut in chunks (i n the fre sh fruit section) Two I0-ounce containers frozen strawberries with their juices, thawed, reserving I berry for decoration 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (about I ounce), for decoration Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lay the pound cake on baking sheets and bake about I0 minutes, or until partially dried. Remove from the oven level out the layer. Add in and and cool. Spread ea<:h slice of spread evenly one-third of the pound cake with a thin layer of custard cream. Repeat this raspberry jam. layering process twice. endPlace a layer of pound ing with a layer of custard cake slices. breaking them cream on top. Decorate with to fit eve nl y. into an 8-inch- the reserved whipped cream, deep trifle howl , or 3-quart kiwifruit. strawberry, and the gla ss bowl. Drizzle one- toasted almonds. thi rd of the sherry o nto the For individual portion s. pound cake. laye r th ~ glasses proportionLine the edge of the bowl ately an·d decorate each with the kiwifruit, leaving a serving. slight gap between each slice . Makes 16 servings. Fill in the gaps with chunks of pineapple. Spoon on one-third of the strawberries with their juices, making some visible throu gh the kiwifruit. Add additional kiwifrui t, pineapple and strawberrie s to We extend our Best Wishes for a joyous Holiday Season and a successful New Year. Betsy Kearns, Desiree Taylor, Lola Sanders, Cis Spencer, BfCkY Grate, Jennifer Doczi, Jessica Pore, Sheena Casto, Tanya Coleman, Helen Milhone, Janitor. Left to Right: Rhonda Fortner, Kevin Edwards, Ruth A Butler, Missy Mayes, Alisha McGuire, Jamie Denney, DeblJ Fisher, Sheila Wood, Brittany Cox and Susie Williamson. HUGE SALE Monday, December 27th thru Friday, December 31st I l)QANCH 501\QD Of DIQECT@~ JOY, LOVE HFALTH, G--~ou ~t~ - A ~ LSEAS Here's hoping your holiday Js all that It "auto" be. Customers like you are the best of the lot! HARMONY. Q<X)D FORl\JNE, PfACE CN EAR1H Wishing you and yours all the blessings of this special time of year. We really appreciate your business. Thanks! Credit With best wishes and gratitude for your continued support. RESS Tbe Caeb You Need Now! 518 East Main Street G:t ·-LENDEN CHEVROLET 740-446-3672 SM * * 992-177 Pomeroy Far· m ers Bank & Savings Company .' ' I • I ' I : :· . • I I I • I ' I ' I • d I I • I Pomeroy,OH Tuppen Pic* II, OH Gofllpob. OH 740/992·2136 740/667·3161 740/446-2265 BANI< Member F.D.I.C. . . I' i' I I' , I ~· .. •' Moson.WV 304/77WGJ �Page 86 • The Daily Sentinel Thursday, December 23. 2004 www.mydailysentinel.com ThUJ'!iday, December 23. Tomes Shaping up with two hefty cooking tomes Post Office Bv JOANNA PRUESS FOR AP WEEKLY FEATURES NEW YORK- If the whirl of holidays festivities has left you feeling you need to shape up, two hefty cookbooks that came out this fall wi ll help tone your biceps while honing your kitc hen skills. "The Gourmet Cookbook." edited by Ruth Reichl (Houghton Mifflin, $40), and "The New Best Recipe," by the editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine (America's Test Kitchen, $35), weigh about live pounds apiece. Ea<.:h ofl'ers more than 1.000 recipes and plenty of informative reading material. as well. For the novice or seasoned pro or anyone you know who · is interested in cook ing. either : is a fine choice. While similar. .: with far more strengths . than I \' I l II ; I I I ' ' I ' 1 I THE ~J'EW ,, i ' \ l 1,000 ' J ,i' ~- BEST RECIPE from Page 86 legions of readers. For others, however, thi s volume might border on bei ng ponderous. The grainy photographs also do not enhance the book. This updated and expanded version of a work fi rst published in 1999 has 500 new recipes. It includes favori te home-cooked foods ranging from Meat Loaf with Brown Sugar-Ketchup Glaze, and Chicken Pot Pie, to OldFashim:ied Chocolate Layer Cake, and Apple Crisp. It also explain s how and why these recipes work, so that reade rs will become better cooks. Since the last edition, tutorials on grilling, baking, stir-frying and much more have been added. Chris Kimball, the magazine 's founder and editor, says he wants to help home ·cooks save time. He and the Cook's staff have done all the : homework - and done it : well - for making the wise : choices that guarantee di shes : work flawlessly. Kimball says they test up to 50 times, evaluating every: thing from baking tempera: lures, mixing methods and : ingredient Choices to cooking : techniques and equipment , : all in the quest to deli ver the be st rec1pe while also answering every conceivable : cooking question. • Yet, ''The New Best Recipe" : never tells us how long each : dish will take to prepare. "The · Gourmet Cookbook" indicates . that the Coq au Vi n recipe : t!lkes 45 minutes of active : cooking time and 2 hours from : start to finish. The headnote in the Coq au Yin in ''The New Best Recipe" describes how the . editors came to the recipe by way of : French cookbooks. It : describes in detail how recipes : fell into two categories: those · that were simpler and more Season's Greetings From All Of Us To Ail Of You MARKET ALL·N EW EDITION weaknesses. there are some notable difference,. The authors of both cookbooks te ll us that all th~ mostly sophisticmed yet uncomplicated recipes have been exhaustive ly tested after ex tensive researc h. Ruth Reic hl, editor-in-c hief of "The Gourmet Cookbook." oversaw the entire project for a year. Her personally written introduction and recipe headnotes gi,·e tl uidity to the whole. She and her staff winnowed down 60,000 recipes from the 60 year< si nee the magazine's inception. Those that >lood the test of time were further tested fo r inclusion. As a result. the book offers a mini-overview of the evolution of cooking in America for the past six decades. During this time, sever.al important cooks and-or chefs who shaped how and what we as a nation ate, including James Beard, Paula Wolfert and Jacq ues Pepin, wrote for the magazi ne. With their articles and recipes spurring readers on, ingredients like chili peppers and Asian noodle s became more readily available in markets. and "The Gourmet Cookbook" reflects the exciting, global aspect of today's cooking. Useful sidebars in the book continue to support wou ld-be cooks in making in fo rmed choices ·as they move into unfamiliar territory. My one criticism is that the yellow ink used for the book's recipe titles and sidebar materi al is diffi cul t to read. (The publi sher said that this has been corrected in su bsequent printings.) "The New Best Rec ipe" fro m Cook's Illu strated is simi larly a worthwhile cook-_ book. It will appeal most to detail-oriented cooks, since it includes the same fastidious methodo logy and informati ve step-by-step li ne drawings favo red by the magazi ne's depend on whether that leg- and some first-class items is lation removes the have been switched to stanrequirement for the post dard rates. from Page B4 -The. po&t office is workoffice to place funds 1n escrow in 2006, tying up ing on installation of sensors to protect workers and the what are sometimes seen as $2.9 billion. - First-class mai l has public against anthrax and competitors in the battle for been declining while adver- other biological threats. the advertising dollar. The post office will not . Ad supplements carried tisi ng mai l increases, a in newspapers are one change that alters the abandon universal service but example, he said, with the . finances of the agency. would like some flexibility in post office · del ivering Diversion of bills and pay- closing smaller offices, many mailed supplements to ments to the Internet has of which serve fe wer than addresses that do not sub- been part of the problem, 100 people. scribe to a paper. In the interview, Potter also said: - The post office will keep its promise not to raise rates before 2006_ Because it takes nearly a year to put an increase in place, that means the postal service will probabl y began the process in the spring, per2ND STREET • SYRACUSE, OH haps in April. A phased 740-992-4242 increase is a possibility. - He is hopeful that Congress will be abl e to pass legislation to give the agency more flexibility in how it operates. Bills wo n approval in House and Senate committees this year but stalled. - The amount of the plann ed rate increase will AP This photo provided by America's Test Kitchen shows the cover of "The New Best Recipe" from Cook's Ill ustrated magazine (America's Test Kitchen), an updated collection of some 1,000 of the magazine's recipes. It will appeal to detaiklriented cooks, since it includes the same fastidious methodology and informative step by-step line drawings favored by the magazine's legions of readers. We may provide the heat tor your home. but nothing warrns our hearts more than th oug hts of the many good folks we 've had the privilege to serve this past year. Sincere holiday greetings to you! · May Your Days Be Merry And Bright! Happy Holidays. KING HARDWARE 992-5020 405 N. Second Ave, Middleport, OH ~AONE AMM~TuneO/Tiz lMr We would like to extend our hand across this snowy wonderland to send best wishes and gratitude, too To each and every one of you!i Merry Christmas&.. Happy New Year! Meigs County Treasurer Howard Frank & Staff c CLINIC 109 N. 3rd Street Racine, OH 74(}949-2078 G&M . FuEL -COMPANY 43070 St. Rt. 124 • Pomeroy . 992-5111 40-992-78 t9or 740-99i-7 173 . .....- rA TOAST TO OUR CUSTOMERS GLOECKNER'S CAFE ........ .... -........· .... .... .... . ........- :!_.. JromJimtfie Sfieets Meigs County Commisssioners: .+. _. Mick_ tJJavenport * .. . . Jeff rrfwrnton _.. Country Stare And Dellcaleaen Located on State Route 7 Tuppers Plains, Ohio 740-667-0771 Stop in ond check out our famous fried chicken and fresh baked goods. Super, Mega and Instant Lottety. Much more to see! We sell beer 7 days a week at .. ......................................... PLANDS "Helping with the Placement of God's Beautiful Creations." Water Ponds Water Falls Landscape Design Brick Walls & Patios Reseeding - Sodding Decking - Fencing :From Staff and :Management GRATITUDE Eddie Hupp, Owner 33179 Smith Ridge Road Long Bottom, Ohio 45743 WV0147 We're serving up an order of thanks for our dear patrons and friends. Serving you is a treat for us. 39239 Bradbury Road Middleport OH would like to thank eveeyone for their support! 7 just a part of the many things The MiddlepOrt Commu~ity Association works hard to support: 4th of July Celebration &.. Fireworks Yellow Flag Yard Sale, 1st weekend In May . Pops in the Park, breakfast for Dads, Fathers Day Moonlight Madness, last Monday in October Bunny Hop Bake Side, around Easter time Holiday Events &.. Giveaways Christmas Home Lighting Contest Frantic Santa Shopping Spree, the night before the night before Christmas! "Wbcn tbep saw tbe star tbep rejoiceb witb excrrbing gn•at jop." ~attbe\u - 2: 10 • With joy and love in our hearts, we wish you all the very best gifts of t he season . We appreciate your trust in us and thank you for your · kindness and support this past year. We feel blessed to have you as our friends. Merry Ouistmas to all! Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month, 8:30a.m. at Peoples ~nk. The Middleport · Block Retaining Walls Complete Line of Shrubbery Available Prune and Trim Services (740) 843-5235 WITH OUR JOIN OUR GROUP! · EVERYBODY is welcome! 333 Page Street, Middleport, Ohio 740-992-6472 * * * *.Fully Insured - free Estimates Merry Christmas! As we welcome the holiday spirit into our homes and our hearts, we're reminded of how proud we feel to serve this community and hope that the holiday delivers much joy and good fortune to your doorstep. Groceries and Snacks! Hours are '1 days a week - 24 hours Restaruant - 7 days a week 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 ..m. 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.. m. 992-5600 Middleport "The ehristmas Village" In the C- Store we offer our customers many services... Super, Mega and Jnstonr Lottery, Propane, Hours are 7 days o week Pomeroy, OH Ple11se see Tomes, 87 Located On Route 7 and SO Coolville. Ohio 740-667-6101 (Store) 74D-667·6101 (Restaurant) Stop in and check out our family style restaurant! We specialize in Country Cookin' and plenty to Eat! State Minimum Prices! 423 W. Main '> un~alled 2 tablespoons minced fresh lined plate to drain; .et a'ide. Add I tablespoon of the butter butter, at room temperature parsley leaves I large carrot. chopped I . Bring the red wine and to the rendered bacon fat and coarse chicken broth to a boil in a heat until melted; add the carI large onion, chopped large, heavy nonreactive rots, onion, shallots. and garcoar-e saucepan, reduce the heat lo lic and saute until lightly 2 medium shallots, quar- medium-high, and cook until browned, 10 to 15 minute,. tered reduced to about 4 cups, Pre>s the vegetables again~t 2 medium garlic cloves, about 20 minutes . Remove the side of the pan with a slotted spoon to squeeze out a> skin on and smashed the pan from the heat. 4 who le chicken legs, 2. Meanwhile, fry the bacon much fat as possible; transt'er trimmed of excess skin and in a large Dutch oven over the vegetables to the pan with fat, thighs and drumsticks medium heat until the fat is the reduced wine mixture. separated, or 8 bone-in, skin- rendered and the bacon is Discard all but I tablespoon of on chicken thighs (about 3 golden brown, about 5 min- the fat from the Dutch oven. pounds) · utes. Transfer the bacon with a Plene see Tomes, Bl Salt and ground black pepper slotted spoon to a paper-towel Bouquet garni: I teaspoon dried thyme, I0 fresh parsley stems, and I bay leaf tied in a 6- inch square of cheesecloth I I/2 teaspoons tomato paste Jn the spirit of the season, 24 froze n pearl onions We lift our glass and you're the reason. (eve nly sized), thawe d. or May your holiday be filled with cheer, fres h pearl onions Plus our best wishes for th e upcoming year. 8 oun ces white mushrooms, whole if small, halved if medi um, quartered if large 2 to 3 tab lespoons 110 East Main Street • Pomeroy • 992-5853 unbleached all-purpose flour Wishing you the gift of fdlth dnd the blessing of he.wenly pedCe throughout the holiday sedson. For your friendship, we are deeply grdteful. ~ . : . ' ' ... ' The Daily Sentinel • Page 8 7 Coq au Vin (Recipe from "The New Best' Recipe") · . I bottle (750 ml) medi um bodied, fruity red wine 2 1.12 cups low-sodiu m chicken broth 6 ounces (about 6 slices) bacon, preferably thick-cut. cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces ....- . 6 to 7 tablespoon~ Of Hope 214.East Main Street Pomeroy, OH 740-992-(:1587 ,.... : ·. ' . three in Cook's), including a fetching line drawing of a couple of mushroom,, Visually, the text is more open and. yellow titles aside, more readable. Both books include useful recommendations about kitchenware and l.ources for ingredients. "The Gourmet Cookbook" has them in appendices. while in ''The New Best Recipe" they are scattered throug hout the text and appear where they are most germane. Both books are big, beefy and fi lled with abundant essential information. When buying large cookbooks, the number of recipes isn't the essential criterion. Few people cook their way through an entire book. Rather. consider how well they are tested. written and presented. Both these volu mes will bring foolproof res ults, for appetize rs through desserts. They celebrate how delicious American cooking is today. ............................................................ ............... . . . . . . Brogan Warner Insurance joe's Appliances&.. TV Repair 175 N. 2nd Avenue Middleport, Ohio provincial in character (and thus good but not extraordinary); and those that were more complicated and promised a more relined taste. The discussion touches on thickening the stock, tec hniq ues for sk inning pearl onions, reducing wine, and which part of the bird to use (ultimately legs and thighs were preferable). Each step of the method is long, with every possible caveat included. When browning chicken, for example, it should not be inoved until the skin is crisped (or it may stick to the pan). For anyone who needs a hand held in the kitchen, this is usefuI to learn. The result: Cook's chicken was simply divi ne. It conjured up memories of French bistros with sed uctive aromas swirling about. Anyone who wants to tas te a "best" certainly wi ll enjoy thi s. While it takes time , the expe rience and knowledge acq uired in the process will stick wi th you. The Coq au Yin from "The Go urmet Cookbook" was also delicious. Less conventionally, it was made with white wine, an option the headnote suggested and which produced, as promised, a more visually appealing ti na! product. Th e direct ions are Jess wordy and more direct one page (rather thmi almost At This .Season ' Let's count our blessings one and all For all His creatures large amJ small And on this anniversary, celebrate diversity For He made us all, and on His birth Let's pray for everlasting peace on earth. Good Friends like our customers make our business possible. Than!< You and Happy Holidays "Jesus is the reason." www.mydailysentinel.com 2004 .. Comm~nity We're hoping all of you have a bea utiful and inspiring holiday season. For your patronage, please accept our heartf elt gratitude. Association ROCKY HUPP INSURANCE P.O. Box 9 ·Middleport, Ohio & FINANCIAL SERVICES 740-843-5264 , I .. "Our family caring for yours." 244 N . 2nd Avenue Middleport. Ohio James Acree, Jr. , Director 74G-992-7900 '· I I �Page B8 • The Daily Sentinel Tomes from Page87 3. Generously sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste. Place the Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat and add I tablespoon of the butter. When the butter has melted, add half the chicken pieces, skin-side down, and cook, not moving them until the skin is crisp and well browned, about 5 minutes. Using tongs. flip the chicken and brown on the second side, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer the browned chicken to a large plate. Brown the remaining chicken pieces, transfer them to the plate, and set aside. 4. Pour off all the fat from the Dut<;h oven. Return the pan to the heat and add the wine-vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom with a wooden spoon. Add the browned chicken, bouquet garni, and tomato paste. Return the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, partially covered, until the meat is tender and infused with wine flavor, 45 to 60 minutes. Turn the chicken once during cooking. 5. While the chicken and sauce are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over mediumlow heat. Add the pearl onions and cook, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat if the butter starts to brown too fast, until lightly browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt" to taste, cover, increase the heat to medium, and cook until the mushrooms release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Remove the cover, increase the heat to heat, and boil until the liquid evaporates and the onions and mushrooms are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. ~ - ... and HAPPY whisk in the beurre manie until smooth. Add the reserved chicken, bacon, onions and mushrooms. Adjust the seasonings, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer very gently to warm through and blend the flavors, about 5 minutes. Check the seasonings one more time and adjust with additional salt and pepper if necessary; add the parsley. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and pour the sauce over it. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. (Recipe from "The New Best Recipe," by the editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, America's Test Kitchen, $35) Transfer the onions and mushrooms to the plate with the bacon; set aside. 6. When the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a serving bowl or platter; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large measuring cup, pressing on the solids with a wooden spoon to release as much liquid as possible; the sauce should measure 2 to 3 cups. Return the sauce to the pan; skim as much fat as possible off the surface. Counting I tablespoon each of butter and flour for each cup of sauce, mash 2 to 3 tablespoons each · butter and flour in a small bowl or plaie to make a smooth paste (beurre manie). Bring the sauce to a boil and Coqau Vin (Active time 45 minutes, start to finish 2 hours) 10 ounces (2 cups) pearl onions 10 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1-by· 1/4-inch strips 4-inch piece celery rib 6 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs I fresh thyme sprig I Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California bay leaf 3 1/2-pound chicken, rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 8 serving pieces 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper I 1/2 cups dry white or red wine, preferably Burgundy 3/4 cup chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium broth I pound small mushrooms, trimmed and halved 1/4 cup Cognac or other brandy 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ~ 1 112 tab s ns unsalted butter, softened . Garnish: I 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf pars· ley Special equipment: cheese· cloth; kitchen string Blanch onions in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling water for I minute. then, with a slotted 213 N. 2nd Avenue HAZIER Middleport, OH 740-992-6976 . 740-992-7986 700 2nd Avenue • 992-3322 • Middleport f "' ,. ~~~ ., ·' ~ Please see Tomes, Bt Body Fantasies ' 1M -~- - spoon, transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Add bacon to boiling water and boil for 4 minutes, then drain and transfer to another bowl of cold water. Drain onions and peel. Drain bacon and pat dry with paper towels. Cook bacon in a I 2-inch heavy skillet over moderate At this magical time of the year, we'd like to thank all the special people: customers, neighbors &. friends · who have made a difference in our lives. - Sam, Rhonda, John, Brian, Buddha and Toni From: Dick, Ruby, Beth & the Gang at D.O.!! Warmest Yuletide wishes to you and yours! Many thanks for your support. r ~ Thlll'!lday, December 23. www.mydailysenti nel.co~ 2004 Robust sales of gift cards change retailers' holiday business BY ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP BUSINESS WRITER NEW YORK The increasing popularity of gift cards is shifting an ever-larger percentage of holiday sales past Christmas into January and even later- and that's both good and bad news for merchants. On the plus side, gift cards help stores reduce returns because customers pick put what they want, unlike gift givers who often are guessing what they need. Once in the store •. shoppers' total purchases also typically exceed the value of the cards by as much as 15 percent, according to one industry analyst. Such benefits, however, are offset by the cards' potential to "erase substantiill amounts of profits from retailers," according to Todd Slater, director of retail and consumer equity research at Lazard Freres & Co. That's because the recipient of a $100 gift card, for example, might be able to buy two sweaters on sale after Dec. 25, instead of one before Christmas. That will put even more pressure on margins in a season where a number of mid- to-low-priced stores like Gap Inc .'s Old Navy chain and Sears, Roebuck and Co . have been dis· counting even more than a year ago. Retailers have good reason to be concerned. Gift cards are hotter than ever, with an estimated $17.24 billion worth expected to be sold during the holidays roughly 8 percent of total sales - according to the National Retail Federation. Some analysts think that the category could account for II percent of the holiday business, based on prclimi· nary reports. American Express Co.'s gift card sales in November increased . fivefold from a year · ago after the company began selling them at Rite Aid Corp. and in grocery chain s like Wino-Dixie Stores Inc. Chicago-based General Growth Properties Inc., which operates 220 malls in the country, projects that gift card sales should rise 20 to Tomes utes. Add chicken and 'tm· [)i,card bouquet garni . mer, covered, for 15 minute,. Make a beurre manic hy Meanwhile, heat fat in 'ki l· ma,hmg llour and butter into from Page 88 let over moderately high heat a paqc with a for~ 111 a 'mall until hot but not 'moking. bo-wl. llrmg brai,ing liqutd to heat. stirring occa>ionally. Add mushroom\ and moL a 1immcr and 11 hi'~ in bcurrt• 25 percent this season from a until it is browned but not 1tirring frequently, until the) m.tnie a little at a ttme year ago . And Wal-Mart crisp and most of fat has been release their liquid. 5 10 X Simmer. whi1ktng l'Oihtantl) . Stores Inc . reported that gift rendered, about 8 minutes. minutes . Add Cognac and · until 'auce i1 1tnou1h and card sales are up significant- With slotted spoon, transfer cook until liquid is reduced to \ltghtly thicken~d. ahnut 2 ly this holiday season from a bacon to paper towels to 1/4 cup, about J minute,. minutes. Sca,nn \auce "ith year ago. drain. Pour off and reserve all Add mushroom mixture to '>alt and pepper and 'poon All of that means a final but 2 tablespoons fat from chicken and 'immer. covered. o1·cr chi.:J..cn . then 1prinklc accounting of whether the skillet; set skillet aside. until chicken is tender. ahout wil h par1lcy. holiday season was a sucWrap celery, parsley sprigs, 10 minute' more. Make' 4 1en• in~' · cess or disappointment - as thyme sprig and bay leaf in With slotted spoon. transfer I Recipe from ·'The• it now appears - for retail- cheesecloth and tie with chicken, bacon, and vegeta- Gourmet Cook boo~ ... edt ted ers is coming later and later kitchen string to make a bou- bles to a platter. and keep by Ruth Reichl. Hnughwn each year. quet garni. warm, covered with fo il. Milllin. S40J Gift card sa le s are not Sprinkle chicken with salt booked as revenues until the and pepper. Heat fat remain· cards are redeemed. And, ing in skillet over moderately with more merchants elimi- high heat until hot but not nating fees that erode card smoking. Brown chicken in 2 With Our Gratitude At The Holidays values if cards are not used batches; turning occasionally, immediately, rec1p1ents 6 to 10 minutes per batch. have little incentive to Transfer to a plate. We have alot to be thankful for spend right away. Add onions to skillet and Greater use of the cards cook; shaking pan frequently. this holiday season. and your also is forcing retailers to until browned. about I 0 mingenerosity is at the top of the list! consider stocking less mer- utes. Transfer onions to a 5Best wishes and many thanks for chandise earlier in the season quart heavy pot (set skillet and increasing the flow of aside), add bacon, and stir in your valued support. goods in January, $later said. wine and stock. Add bouquet garni. bring to a simmer, and Please see cards, B1o simmer, covered, for 10 min· @;;.n WHALEY'S AUTO PARTS St. Rt. 681 Darwin, OH 740·992· 7013 or 740·992·5553 It's the small things in life • a plate of cookies, a smile, a chance to say Hthanks" ~ that make the most difference, sti we thank you for making ~~~ such a big difference in ours. We wish you all a most wonderful holiday and a very happy new year. ~ RECYCLING STATSJANUARY 1 THRU NOVEMBER 30, 2004 •) n lJ ITEM AMOUNT CANS- Aluminum ............................... .. 3,302 )!NIT@ • 212 E. Main POMEROY¥ PHONE 992-6360 ~ ~ OhloDooonmontot f!i&t;i ...,..... - . , - ~.", !o~t':_. ,6 -Th&O..W.,JA<DC>~,MI!u, VINI'Otl ~$!!mW.umMAN"'a-l!lrri:Mnucr QUALITY CWTHING J* would like to thank you and wish you all a vtry Merry ChriJtmas and the Happiest of New Years . I* will rroptn on Monday, December 17th at 9 a.m. 290 North Second Ave • Middleport At this busy lime of) ear. when everyone i' sprucing up for Chn~tmas. good11 ill and .uratitude would cenainlv. come we·\"t.~ got pl enty To all thu'c who'1e pa"ed through our door~ thi ~ yeJr. we offer our he;t "i'he., and thank' · It\ alway~ a pleasure :-;en ·ing :~.m. Home . It's a place to unwind . A place to dream. A place to always feel welcome. For the hospitality and goodwill you've shown us this year, we are deeply grateful. We will always be proud to call this town "home" and wish all of our neighbors a very merry holiday season. ~~SYMes 'Bob&vaMS Hrs: Sun WINE RESTAURANT ~T hms 7am-9pm; Fri & Sat 7um- 10pm Call ahead- We'll have it ready to go! (304) 773-6112 20 Mallard Lane • Mason, WV 25260 BAUM LUMBER St. Rt. 248 • Chester, OH FARM Sa """M&' RESTAURANT ~~~ MERRY CHRISTMAS• TOBACCO BEER 985-3301 LOTTERY Your wine&. champagne store for the holidays! c;Ulm!. ~ ~(!; ~OU/(,5; ' ~AYNE'S PLACE 137 N. 2nd Avenue Middleport, OH QUALITY JUINITUU PLliS &STAFF Meigs County's Only Liquor Agent 221 Mill Street • Middleport, OH • 740-992-0008 Hours: M-Sat lOAM· 9PM; Sunday · CLOSED 740-992-5884 ~ulctidc 6rcctings blesseb anb beautiful ClCbrtstmas to pou anb pours. We appreciate pour patronage anb support. Just as the shepherd watches over his floc~, may the Lord hold you and your loved ones in His good graces throughout this holiday season. Noel! INGELS CARPET INGEL'S Fisher Funeral Home Bruce R. Fisher, Director Adam McDaniel, Director 264 S. 2nd Ave. 590 E. Main .,. .. Middleport Pomeroy 992-5141 992-5444 It's time to aeliver our message of gooawifl ana gratitude to the many kina toiles who have visitea us this year. Have a very merry season! & Shoe North 2nd Avenue Picture Gallery 116 N. Second"Ave. 740-992-2635 Middleport ' Season's Greetings May peace, love and harmony visit your home this holiday season and linger all the year through. With gratitude and warm wishes to each one of you . MondaY OnlY Timex Watches 1/2 Price Tile Jewelry & Radio Shack 175 North 2nd Ave. Middleport. OH · Hal'e a Happy and HealtLy Holiday! We're dispensing our best wishes, and they include a large measure of thanks to our loyal customer~. We truly appreciate your trust in us. ~ (740) 992-7028 :"\Jom1 10 spread around' If home is where the heart is, we know that ours resides with all the kind folk who've made us feel so welcome here. Thanks, everyone! Along with best wishes too, To each and every one . ofyou. !l: :iO · :>:00 x: ~ ~o . Sun. Clost·<! in handy. and NEW YEAR Santa's nying in to say, that our thanks are on the way Sal. Pomeroy GLASS- Bottles .............................:..... 61,395 PLASTIC- No. 1-2 Color.................... 17,950 PLASTIC -No.2 Jugs ................... ,....... 8,240 NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES ........ 375,320 PAPER- Office Mix ............................... 9,130 CARDBOARD .... .............................. 233,550 MEIGS CO. RECYCLING AND LITTER PREVENTION M+ri Clarice, Terry, Karen, ....,......._M-elissa and St_.a..icy,.~~~""' & BOOTS CANS .. Steel ...... ~ · · ~·~·~ .... · *•"*4 ' "'~ H· · ~ ·H ~·~ · u 48,580 TOTAL PROGRAM POUNDS ... 757,37.7 · The Daily Sentinel • Page 89 Cfhinking OjCJjou 9/t Chris!mm ~ ~~ MEIGS COUNTY RECYCLING & LITTER PREVENTION MERRY CHRISTMA Thursday, December 23. 2004 www.mydailysentinel.oom Middleport, Ohio 992-5627 Ridenour Gas Service St. Rt. 248 J, ( Chester, OH 740) 985-3307 Kenneth McCullough, R. Ph. Charles Riffle, R. Ph. Prescription Ph. 992-2955 I 12 East Main Street _ Pomeroy, Ohio 'Till HOURS Mon - Frl Sam - 9pm , Sot. Sam - 5 pm Sun. CLOSED • Service I �Thursday, December 23.2004 www.mydailysentinel.com Page Bto • The Daily Sentinel Cards Plan ahead when bringing pets home for the holidays SOUTH POINT mended by Petland. We're all Giving a pet as a Christmas about the human-animal gift is an innovative and bond, and making the right wonderful idea. but pet lifelong match between pet counselors at Petland in and owner is very. very South Point say you must important to the success of plan ahead if you intend to their long-term relationship.'' give someone a puppy, kit- Birk said. ten, bird, fish or small aniHowever, fathers and mal over the hol idays. mothers who have done their "Christmas Day is not the homework, taking the time best time to introduce a new to choose the right pet for pet into the family.'' said their family household, Dwight Burk. operator of might enjoy surprising their Petland in South Point. children over the holidays "Young pets are . like babies, with a puppy, kitten, bird, and they need some time and aquarium full of fish, or extra attention to adjust to the small animal. Even so, family routine." Petland says planned intraGenerally. Christmas Day ductions work best. involves a lot of visitors and c Alternatives for giftactivities at home- and lit- givers: There are alternatives tie time to spend caring for a for gift-givers who want. to new pet or se tting up a new give someone a pet on aquarium. Christmas morning. Therefore, Petland recomPetland suggests picking mends introducing a new pet out a new pet a few days into the household a little before Christmas, but waiting before or after Christmas. a day or so after the holiday to "If a pet is brought into the pick up the pet. Then what home a week or so before the can be placed under the holiday. it has time to adjust Christmas tree? to the family," said Burk. noting that housebreaking, exercising and feeding routines will be easier to initiate in a less hectic environment. Surprise is not always best: Anyone waniing to surprise someone with a pet over the holidays should make sure the intended recipient really wants a pet. According to Pet land, most pets live many years and require daily care. "Surprising someone with a pet as a gift is not recom- from Page 89 for the sake of buying more stuff. It is a gift card, and it is supposed to last Karl Bjornson, a store operations specialist at corrsulting firm Kurt Salmon Associates, contends the holiday season no longer spans only Thanksgiving to Christma$. "We now have to look at the full month after Christmas to understand the true impact of seasonal sales," he said. Customers like James McCusker are a key reason . The New Canaan. Conn ., resident said he expects to take his time deciding how to spend hi s gift cards he'll be receiving for Christmas. · "With Christmas. I get enough stuff that you don't need," he said. " I don't want to use a gift card just Some stores appear to be getting the message. Federated Department Stores Inc. is expected to increase the flow of fresh spring merchandise to their tloors in January. according to analysts . Best Buy Co. said it has made sure to increase its repertoire of video games, DVD movies and digital music in January. Those were the mo.st popular categories when consumers redeemed their gift cards a year ago. J.C. Penney Co. for the first time will have ads in newspa' pers nationwide on Sunday reminding customers to redeem their gift cards in an apparent effort to prop up holiday sales. But identifying the right aw~ile . " Wlslrlt1g A; . }'OU tidinJ~S make . , company based in Port Washington, N.Y., said it is imperative for stores to bring in spring merchandise in January. given such a captive audience that's eager to spend their "free money." "You don't go to a restaurant for yesterday's food," said'tohen. "Retailers are not putting ,their best foot forward. Consumers have this new found money and are more likely to be generous, buying merchandise to be used in the future." l~tll';"g 736 E. Main Street • Pomeroy. OH ·r our d ...., "'"'' ·~·"· (740) 992-5009 IN THE SPIRIT OF GMNG ... We're ez:tending our very best wishes to you and yours for a hoUday ftUed with good friends and cheer. We're proud to be a part of this fine communuy anci are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. 0 I • Me1 1 y Christmas!" • • • Happy New Year! • ' Belpre slates annual light festival · T s 4 BELPRE - Belpre's Holiday Ligl11 s Fcsti1·al. now in its 16th Christma:-. "it'asnn. j.., in opcn.ttiun unti l Del'. 31 each night. starting al darkness. s A .M To ~ct there T I Merry Christmas & Best Wrshes from 0 * A. N A L N 0 E D L Doctor of Optometry 1/4 MILE NORTH OF POMEROY/MASON BRIDGE . MASON,WV 443 General Hartinger Parkway --- Middleport, OH Middleport, OH 992-2725 2400 EASTERN AVENUE (ACROSS FROM K·MAFIT) GALLIPOLIS, OH 992-6545 ·~ ( EL Here's hoping your holiday hits all the high notes. We thank you kindly for choosing us. Crow & Crow 110 w. 2nd Pomeroy 992-6059 - -.,.....,ii"" .,.,~ .... - ----..l Christmas A world of thanks and best w1shes to our neighbors, customers and friends. We feel fortunate to serve great folk like you! 740-992-6606 · 36759 Rocksprings Road ' Pomeroy, OH 45769 Rocksprings · REHABILITATION CENTER this area. Getreadvtora ExT=:cE::-N=o-=-•c-=-A-RE-1& ra ,tilty www.extendicare .com Equal OpJw muwy flml'itla of Sen•ices Holiday theatre workshop at Ariel GALLIPOLIS The Ariel Theatre is announcing a Holiday Break Boredom Buster for kids. Joseph Wright, director of the Ariel Theatre and the Ariel Junior Theatre will be presenting a twoday creative drama workshop filled with unique performance activities. The workshop will be held Dec. 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day. The registration fee is $20 per student. Classes are open to students in grades 2- I 2. Activities will include . movement, acting games. skit creatio n. props and costumes. The workshops will highlight tv-o days of fun and ima&ination. Joseph Wnght has designed and presented creative drama workshops to more than 35,000 students throughout the United' States with his company. The Imagination Factory. Wright teaches afterschool acting classes for kids each week at the Ariel Theatre. The Ariel Theatre office will have reduced hours for the holidays. To register for the classes. please call the Ariel Theatre at 740-446-ARTS (446-27~7 ). (Mummy!' exhibiit closing]an. 9 HUNTINGTON . W.Va. - The two-year run for the Mummy! Exhibit at the Huntington Museum of Art is drawing near to a close. The final dav for the record-breaking exhibit at HMA is Jan . 9, 2005. · The exhibit openeu nearly two year' ago on Jan. 18. 2004. wi1h a record one-day attendance of 2.051 people . Tens of thousands of visitors have toured the exhibit. The Mummy' Exhibit al HMA features a 3.000-year-old coffin and mummy on loan from the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University and 20 Egyptian an1i4uities on loan from the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. The focus of the exhibition will be a beautifully embellished wooden coffin, with its mummy. of the 21st Dynasty (I 075-945 B.C.) . The Carlos Mu,eum 's coffin is a microcosm of funerary religion. with painted scenes of gods and goddesses and sy mbols of rebirth such as the sca rab. The hoJy inside the coffin is thought to he that of a man \\·hn Wit> between 20 and 35 years of age at <.Ieath. State-of-the-art medical tec hnology. induding X-rays and CT-scans of the mummy. arc on display in the exhibition. The l-IMA display is supplemented hy 20 small objects from the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Funerary and daily life artifacb that range in date from ahout l.fOO to 500 B.C. include a pot exl·avated in a pit in the Valley nf the Kings that held objects associ:tted with the mummification and funeral of King Tutankhamun. Admission to l-IMA include' the \1ummy 1 Exhibit and is $3 per person or $10 for a family of four or more. Admission is free on Tuesdays and for mLiscum members and school tours. l-IMA's hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. I0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wedne,day through Saturday. and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. HMA is dosed to the public on Mondays. For more info. visit www.hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is full) acce>Sible . Thi s project is made possible by the museum Loan Network . This exhibition is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. the West Virginia Humanities Council, the Huntinglon Mall. the Cabell County Commis>ion. and West Virginia. Wild and Wonderful. Power Show DUBLIN - When the 35th Annual Power Show Ohio opens its doors, Friday, Jan. 28. 2005. at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, it will mark the start of a spectacular power equipment show. Running for three days. this outstanding show offers a huge selection of agricultural. construction and outdoor power equipment models and· products. Held at the time of year when customers have time to con>ider new equipment purchases, Power Show Ohio·, sponsored by the members of the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Association. provides both first time and returning visitors the perfect chance to see and learn about all types of power equipment. And this year, there isn' t any conflict with the Super Bowl. While many shows are precisely just a large display of various farm equipment, Power Show · Ohio goes way beyond the standard boundaries of a typical farm show. Featuring over 600 different brands of products, this annual show displays the newest and best in tractors. skid steer loaders, commercial mowing equipment. grain handling. computer software. fen ce building, haying equipment. buildings. backhoes. compact tractors. and livestock equipment. Special daily educational seminars. door priLes. cooking demonstrati ons anr.lthe National Kiduie Traclor Pull are featured at this show-of-shows. Open daily Jan. 28. 29 anu 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m .. lickets for the 35th Power Show Ohio are available at the gate for $5. children under 12 are free. Free tickets are available from power equipment dealers throughout Ohio and Michigan. Check our Web site. www.omeda.org/powershow for a complete listing of dealers that have tickets available. Tickets are al so available by sending an SASE to: Power Show Ohio, P.O. Box 68. Dublin , Ohio 43017 . We All ll....,.,__- : - -- from tra1·el 'u.s. 50. Ohio 32 or Ohio 7 and take the first Belpre exit !Ohio 61X i for .J.R miles and then turn ri ght on George Street into Ri1·er Access Park to vuew di,plays and secure :1 map for directions to the three adJitional Belpre parks filled with festive lighting. Nearly I0 new display' have been added for the 2004 season. Fur more information . contact Darien Lorentz at (740) .fB8934. JAMES L. SCHMOLL, O.D. X.ay's 'Beauty Sa[on 0 IO GRANDE - . Area musicians. especially high school students. are mv1ted to learn from and play with an internattOnally:k~own mustc';ll group when the Dallas Brass visits the Un1vcr"ty of R10 Grande/R1o Grande Community College on 20. 2005. The Dallas Brass will be in concert in the evening at Rio Grande on Jan. 20: and all area residents are invited to attend the 8 p.m. concert, wh1ch IS presented by the Valley Artists Series. The Valley Artists series regularly brings award~winning concerts. performances and plays to the Berry Fme and Performmg Arts Center at Rio Grande. The Dallas Brass is a six-piece brass and percussion ensemble that originated m Dallas, Texas. The group performs all kinds of music, tours around the country and puts on a wonderful show. The musicians also put on workshops and seminars during their tours, and they will hold a workshop for area htgh school students and local musicians during their stop at Rio Grande on Jan. 20. After the workshop, the Dallas Brass will invite the local musicians at the seminar to perform with them for a special number during the evening concert. Gary Stewart. president of the Valley Artists Series and director of the Symphonic Band at Rio Grande. is hoping to have at least toO area brass musicians at the seminar. "This will be a great experience for area students," Stewart said. Students can always learn from watching professional musicians play, and the members of the Dallas Brass will give tips and instructions that students will find very helpful. The Dallas Brass includes two trumpet players, a trombone player, a tuba player. a French horn musician and a percussionist. Students will pay a small fee to take part in the workshop. but the fee includes dinner and tickets to the evening performance. Parents of students in the workshop also receiveu reduced ticket fees to the concert. At the even ing performance. the local musicians will be invited on stage to perform the concert finale. Stewart is excited to hear the Dall as Brass perform in person. but he is also thrilled with the idea of hearing the group accompanied by so many local musicwns. "It should be a memorable show:· Stewart said. The Dallas Brass performs a wide variety of music including .classical masterpieces. Dixieland. swing. Broadway. Hollywood and patriotic music. The group has performed at Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Center in Washingto.n. and has toured overseas in Europe and Asia . The Dallas BraS> has also shared the sta ge with the late Bob Hope and President Bush. and has appeared on the CBS-TV "Early Shuw." The group ·s music has also been used numerous times on the CBS television show "The Young and ·the Re stless." The Dallas Brass has already released five CDs and is dedicated to working with and teaching young musicians . For more information on the concert or on the workshop with the Dallas Brass. call Stewart at 245-7087 or toll-free at (800) 282nol. Additional information about the Dallas Brass can be found on-line at www.dallashrass.com. and additional information about upcoming events and the wide variety of academic and professional programs at Rio Grande can be found on-line at www.rio.edu. Pomeroy, OH • 992-3671 R H Thursday, December 23, 2004 cna~fas Cfirass to visit ~io Grande ~~; Good Holiday! www.mydallysentlnel.com ·j~ The list or people we'd like to thank is long, but your name is definitely on it! Best wishes to ali our neighbors, customers and friends for a most joyous holiday season! ,M~{teJA~~ 1 Daily Sentinel R of rorr!fort at1d iUJ' E R R y c BaveA o mix of January products can be tricky, particularly for apparel merchants that sell more season-sensitive goods. Stores could increase shipments of winter items in January, but they have a shorter life to sell the products . Slater said a safer option· would be to boost accessories offerings like belts. Marshal Cohen. senior industry analyst at NPD Group Inc., a market research BANKS CONSTRUCTION tl1is l10lida)' season. Tltauks.for ~ Page 811 • The Ohio festivals and events COLUMBUS (AP) - Here is a list of current and upcoming 0/rio festivals a11d events: Through Dec. 29 Christmas of Yesteryear, Historic Lyme Village. >ta te Route .f . Bellevue. . Through Dec. 30 ZooLights. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Wildlife Way. Clewlimd. Upper Winters Fantasy of Lights, Harrison Smith Park. E. Wya ndot Ave .. Upper Sandusky. Festival of Lights, Cincinnati Zoo. Vine St.. Cincinnati. Fantasy of Lights. Alum Creek M:uina. Hollenback Ru. Lewis Center. Christmas at the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home . E. Iron A1e .. Do1er. Through Dec. 24, 26-30 Deck the Hall' Stan Hywet Hall anJ Gardens. Portage Palh. Akron. Through Dec. 31 . Chriskindl Market. Lock 3 Live' Park . Akron. Light Up Middletown , Tytus Pkwy. and Verity Pkwy .. Middletown. Holiday at the Mansion, Wooster Rd .. Millersburg . Moments in lime Photography ExhibiL Ohio Historical Society. Columbus. Monet to Matisse : The Triumph of Impressioni sm and the Avant Garde. Columbus Museum of Art, E. Broad St.. Columbus. • �Page 812 • The Daily Sentinel www .mydailysentinel.com Thursday, December 23. 2004 1~ )'J.~ ~ J;r~ I;il! /f!~ IIU!'3' 'f'! Q 'l ft 1~ Holidays a time,ofbigger crowds and opportunities for churches BY JAY UNDSAY ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER BOSTON - To describe his feelings at the pulpit during a jam-packed Christmas worship service, the Rev. Paul McPheeters talks "Monday Night Football." The excitement of speak· ing in front of a big holiday crowd is like a player's during the prime -time game, he says. So many worshippers attend only on the holidays, and every preacher wants the service to be memorable and moving. The result. says McPheeters , of Forestdale Community Church. is that when he stands in the pulpit he's just "a little more jacked up about it" than on a typical Sunday. So are many of hi s colleagues . Around the country, ministers in churches big and smal l are preparing to welcome the annual rush of visitors who attend just on Christmas or Easter. These '' Holiday Christians," as some call them, come for many reasons whether they're dragged by family members or attracted to a hopeful message during what can be a time of loneliness. Pastors and priests say they strive to be friendly, inspirational and clear about the Christmas message of God coming to eanh to redeem humanity. But whether it's music. drama or homilie s, church leade rs know that whatever they do must be done exceptionally well, said the Rev. Daniel Benedict, director of worship resources at The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. "Culturall y, the expectations are extremely high for Christmas," he said. "Worship services that don't meet the high expectations are doomed to failure for everyone , but particularly for the guests that are there infrequently." Despite its commercialization, Christmas remains a time of personal and spiritual ret1ection. and that makes people open to the Christian message, said Gerald Mann of the Riverbend Church in Austin, Texas. "This is the time of year to shine the light on all the dark places in your head," Mann said. "I th ink it's God's declaration that no matter how secular soc iety gets, you can't kill God." Pastors say they don ' t wan t holiday visitors to feel guilty because of th eir infrequent attendance or embarrassed because they 're unfamiliar with Some church rituals. churches don ' t take offer· ings, so visitors won't feel the church is just after their money. Others remove reli· gious readings that vi~itors might be un familiar with, or make sure to exp lain them in church bulletins. "We don't want people sin· gled out or feeling awkward ," said the Rev. Gordon Hugenberger, pastor the historic Park Street Church in Boston. "We 're thrilled they're here." Churches offer' a variety of ways to tell the Christmas story, from simple candlelight services to elaborate musical presentations. For instance, the "Chri stmas Bursts Into Beauty" presentation at Washington Cathedral in Redmond, Wash., features a live manger scene, soloists and harpists. · Involving children is a way to grab the attention of visiting parents and grandparents who come to watch them . It also emphasizes how God came to earth as a child, said the Rev. Erwin Lutzer of The Moody Chu rch in Chicago. He gat hers his congregation's children around him to tell the Chri stmas story during his service. And, yes, he and other pastors get nervous when they look out at the congregation. "I think that there's extm excitef11ent at Christmas time. There's a certain mood," Lutzer said. "We all want to do well. We want to make Jesus look good, if I can put it that way." The Rev. Joseph Juknialis, associate pastor at St. Peter and Paul Parish in Milwaukee, said Christmas is one of those times "when you really wish you could preach well." "What happens is that's usually when you're least satisfied, " said Juknialis, also the director of The Preaching Institute at Saint Francis Seminary. McPheeters said that, for the first live of his 20 years in ministry, his main thought before the Christmas service was ''Lord, get me out of here." But as years have passed, he's learned to rely on God to work through him, he said. Benedict of the Methodist board said that kind of thinking can help. "Perhaps that is what unbinds the tension in this," he said. Pastors interviewed said they don't do much to follow up with Christmas visitors, apan from routine steps such as sending letters to those who sign a guest book . Tim White, of Washington Cathedral , said he relies on the Christmas story to draw people back. "The Christmas message itself is inspiring to people who come from an unchurched background," White sa id . " If it' s an inspiring experience for people ... that takes down a lot of barriers ." Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio )t1 C 1'\ J~• \•~I.J..J '\t, ~- • Cross-River Rivals. See Page 81 ~igli6ors MASON FURNITURE QuaiiiV • SeleCUon Service Wishing you peace, love, and joy this ho/Ulay season and all year through. REED The jail has been closed since 200 I, and since that time, Sheriff Ralph Trussell has contracted with other facilities, particularly Washington County Jail and Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, to house local inmates. "Even though the commissioners are responsib le for the cost of housing prisoners, the funds ultimately come from the sheriff's budget," Beegle said Wednesday. " I think it 's important to keep that money m the county and save on transportation expenses. "Having our own lockup in the county again wi ll save the county considerable money. The county de serves that," Beegle said. Th~ state licenses five-day and I 0-day holding facilities and full-se rvice jails, and Beegle said he hopes the Meigs Count y Jail will be reopened as a five-day holding ~Mf· ~t t4ldt ~ ~ th, ~~. ?-11""' Jt fAe 4t-e/l at~ J'leutv../119'1 &~J'Iu/4, 47169 St Rt. 148 Chester. OH 985-3949 499 Richland Avenue Athens, Ohio 45701 Phone ~ HEAIUMGAIDS 4740l594·63J3 • 800-451·9806 773-5592 '' ~ •iJ; faci lity. That .would allow local housing for those serv· ing short-term se ntence s. such as DUI offenders. and wou ld allow the county to temporarily hold men who are awaiting court appearances or prison term s. "I want to be able to hold someo ne for a a day or so." Beegle sa id. " It's ridiculous to have deputies driving back and forth to and from Nelsonvi ll e or Marietta tran ;portin g prisoners who are awaiting arraignment in court or who have court appearances . Beegle 'aid there are several factor ., that mu;t be considered before the jail built at the turn of the 20th ce ntury - can be re-opened to prisoner;, such as meal service, and needed physi ca l repairs . Please see Beegle, A5 ist was born... 1fll4~ ~ a. dfl«'4l ~ been a privilege and a pleasure service you. 2nd Street • Mason ~i J. BREED@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM friends Merry Christmas! BY BRIAN POMEROY - Meigs County Sheriff-elect Robert Beegle will begin steps to reopen the Meigs County Jail as soon as he takes office next week. Beegle said Wednesday he plans to re-open the five-man jail in order to save the coun· ty money and to save his deputies time on the road. It'~· 1\\\\\lu\d,t~ h..,t·t~lllld tor ll l({f(J\'\ . Il}(I:\JBIR:!-J.:.!OO-..J Beegle plans to re-open Meigs County jail SPORTS To our May faith be your guide during this season of joy and r~tl ecti on. We know we feel truly bl essed to have you for our neighbors. Sponsored by: Thousands without power after stonn delivers snow, ice, AS OBITUARIES Page A5 • Diana Kay Roberts INSIDE • Holidays a time of bigger crowds and opportunrties for churches. See Page A2 ~ As Santa becomes an industry in his 'hometown.' ( some fear the magic is being lost. See Page A5 • Akron, Columbus mayors won't run against each other for governor. See Page A8 A scene of the nativity gives Kasiey Novotni of Cheshire a glimpse of the true meaning of the Christmas holiday. Kasiey, 6, is the daughter of Laura and Shannon Novotni. She is in kindergarten at Addaville Elementary School. Brian J. Reedf phato WEATHER The Management and Staff of Turnpike of Gallipoli s wish all their friends and families a safe and happy ·holiday . In order for our employees to enjoy the holiday with tneir families, we will be closed December 23rd through 26th. Business will resume 8:00 .J m Monday, December 2/th . The Marine League: Looking for a few good volunteers Details on Page A8 INDEX · 2 SECilONS - On September ll, 2001, a ~hadow was cast over America. Since then, we, as a nation, have united to fight tyranny and oppression ...this has been achieved while maintaining the highest levels of patriotism and pride. Our very own community was touched by the hand of this war when the 3664th Maintenance Company of the National Guard Armory was dispatched. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, as well as their friends and families. In the New Year, we truly hope for Peace On Earth. Happy Holidays from your "Family of Professionals" at t6 PAGES Calendars Christmas Angels Classifieds Comics Dear Abby Editorials Faith•Values Fondest Memories Movies Obituaries Sports Weather A6 A6-7 Bs-6 B7 As A4 A2-3 B3-4 As As B1 AS © 2004 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. BY BETH SERGENT BY BETH SERGENT BSERGENT@MYDAilYSENTINEL.COM BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEl.COM POM EROY Marine Corps league Detachment 11 80 of Meigs, Gallia and Mason co unties have onl y had their chaner since thi s past June but they are already impacting their communiti es. POMEROY The Middleport American Legion is once aga in giv ing back to their community by giving away candy, fruit and a visit with St. Nick tonight from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. at their new building on Mill Street. The visit with Santa Claus ha s become a tradition in Middleport including giving away oranges and apples to children which is remin iscent of an old fashioned Christmas. Legion Commander Bob Please see Marine, AS Beth Sargent/ photo Sempre Fi! Pictured are mem· bers of Marine League Detachment 1180 of Meigs, Gallia. and Mason counties. From left, Chuck Cooper, Don Justus , Wayne Leib. Bi ll Ham ilton and Larry Little. iHayyy IJ-fo(idays PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL. ()g~ 140-446-9800 •1-800-212-5119 • ' ' ' and 6est wishes or a 6riafit !Jfew Yearl t x;__,;fi? Alvin R. Lawson, JD, FACHE Chief Executive Officer ·- - . ---- ·- -----·- -- - - Middleport legion welcomes Santa Claus tonight • I Holland said that thev have tixed 300 bags of goodies. "We\e spent over $700 on candy and nuts alone." said Holland. Although there will be no one there taking pictures of the chi ldren with ··santa Claus parents are welcome to bring along their own cameras to take a keepsake snapshot. "We'll have a nice warm building for the kids to sit on Santa's lap." added Holl and who encourages people to come ou t to the legion becau>e the more the merrier. • MEDICAL CENTER l it' u It 11 carc i11 Your U H 11 Bachyard" www .holzer.org � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 12. December Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 23, 2004 cogar kight