MacTaggart Department of Music presents trumpeter Turrill in concert

January 21, 2010

David Turrill, from the School of Music at Michigan State University, will present a trumpet recital at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27 in Alma McDonough Auditorium on the campus of Marietta College.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The program includes Telemann’s Concerto No.3 in D Major and Haydn’s Concerto in E flat Major.

Contemporary works on the program are Joseph Turrin’s Three Legends and Nightsongs by Richard Peaslee. Peaslee has written extensively for theatre companies in London, New York City, and Paris as well as dance companies such as Pilobolus, New York City Ballet, and Twyla Tharp.

Turrill is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in trumpet performance at Michigan State. Active as a freelance trumpet player in the mid-Michigan area, he regularly performs with the Lansing and West Michigan Symphony Orchestras, among others, and is a member of Capital Brass, a professional chamber ensemble. He received his undergraduate degree in music education and master’s degree in trumpet performance and conducting from Ohio University.

For more information call 740-376-4696.

Celebrating its 175th anniversary during the 2009-10 academic year, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college located in Marietta, Ohio at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy begun in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today, Marietta College serves a body of 1,400 full-time students. The College offers 42 majors and has been listed among Barron’s Best Buys in College Education and Peterson's Competitive Colleges, and has been recognized as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review as well as one of the nation's best by Forbes.com.

For more information on Marietta College’s 175th anniversary celebration, visit www.marietta.edu/175 or contact the Office of College Relations at (740) 376-4408.

Re-Inventing Small Business in Appalachia presents Fast Pitch

January 21, 2010

Have an idea or invention but not sure what to do next or where to go to get information? “Fast Pitch” is an opportunity for inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone with an idea for a new business or technology to come before a panel of experts and receive a quick analysis of what to do next.

Sign up for a “Fast Pitch” session at “Re-Inventing Small Business in Appalachia”, the largest assembly of business resources in the region. This invaluable event is part of a month-long series of seminars focusing on business growth in southeast Ohio hosted by TechGROWTH Ohio, featuring Congressman Charlie Wilson as the keynote address.

Here’s your chance to ask questions while the panel of experts provides feedback and resources – find out if your business idea or invention has “legs” – how to take your concept to market – what your idea is worth – what’s involved in the commercialization process – where to begin.

Whether your idea is formal or from the back-of-a-napkin, participants are encouraged to sign up for an individual 15 minute consulting session. After your session, you will have additional opportunities to connect with a field of experts and business owners who have been through the process.

“Re-Inventing Small Business in Appalachia” brings together resources from state and local organizations designed to foster technology and innovation. Participants are encouraged to discover the realm of possibilities Appalachia offers new and existing businesses through interactive discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities with exhibitors.

The” Re-Inventing Small Business in Appalachia” series will be offered free of charge in three communities in Southeastern Appalachia. Lunch will be provided. Registration is highly recommended online at www.techgrowthohio.com or by calling (740) 593-9588.

February 5, Marietta Lafayette Hotel Ballroom
101 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750

February 8, Steubenville Eastern Gateway Community College
Workforce & Community Outreach Building
4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952

February 19, Ironton Ohio University, Southern Campus
Mains Rotunda at the Vern Riffe Center
1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton, OH 45683

TechGROWTH Ohio is an Entrepreneurial Signature Program (ESP) funded by the Ohio Department of Development's Third Frontier initiative to serve southeast Ohio. Located at Ohio University, TechGROWTH Ohio supports technology-based entrepreneurs and businesses by offering operational assistance and access to early-stage capital.

O'Neill Center Activities 1/25 - 2/1

January 21, 2010

O'Neill Center Activities

Monday 1/25/10
10:00AM Tai chi
11:30am Seniorcise
1:00pm Tai Chi @ WASCO
4:30pm Simply Stretch class

Tuesday, 1/26/10
9:00am RSVP Crafters
10:00am Line Dance Basic steps
10:30am Line Dance Class
1:00pm Bridge
6:00pm Zumba class

Wednesday, 1/27
9:00am Koffee Klatch
10:00am Chair Volleyball
11:30am Seniorcise
4:30pm Simply Stretch

Thursday 1/28
10:00am Senior Bingo
1:00pm Hand & Foot Cards
1:00pm Knit for Charity class

Friday 1/29/10
10:00am Massage Appointments
10:00am Chair Volleyball
11:30am Seniorcise
1:00pm Movie- Angels and Demons pg-13

Monday, 2/1/10
10:00am Free Blood Pressure screening
10:00am Tai Chi
11:30am Seniorcise
4:30pm- Simply Stretch

UPCOMING EVENTS

H1N1 Flu Shots to be given at O’Neill Center
Thursday, Feb. 4th 12:30pm-2:30pm
Sponsored by the Washington County Health Department

NEW- Tight N Toned Class
Thursday, Feb. 4th 6:00-7pm
$30.00 for 5 weeks session
Interval training with 2-3 pound weight with cardio intervals.
Class size limited please pre-register call 373-3914

Marietta’s Famous Couple Valentine’s Day Event
Monday, Feb. 15th 1pm
Featuring Louise Zimmer telling sweet stories of Marietta’s interesting couples combined with sweet treats.
Free

Simply Stretch
Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm
$20.00 for 4 class pass

TRIPS
Wheeling Island Feb. 3, 2010, $28.00
Meadowlands March 3, 2010, $30.00
Mountaineer Resort, April 12-13th, $82.00

Frankenmuth, MI, May 11-13th
Visit Michigan’s “Little Bavaria”. Trip includes 2 nights lodging, 2 dinners including the world famous Zender’s Restaurant and a dinner cruise and tour of Charity Island, 2 breakfasts, tours of Zellinger Wool and Bronner’s Christmas Store. Sightseeing, admissions fees, all tax and gratuities on meals and lodging included.
$510 dbl, $265 triple, $635.00 single

Contemporary Gunmakers & Allied Artists Exhibit

January 21, 2010

Saturday, February 20, 2010
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Campus Martius Museum
601 Second Street
Marietta, OH 45750

VISIT a quality display and sale of traditionally made muzzle loading rifles, powder horns, hunting bags, knives, and related objects at the site of the pioneer fort ~ Campus Martius.

PARTICIPATE in two lecture demonstrations-

• 10:00 Rifling gun barrel in the traditional
manner using the Vincent rifling machine
• 2:00 Building the Vincent rifle- some tips on
architecture and design

VIEW special exhibits relating to the Vincent gun making tradition including rifles, gun making tools, photos, and related Vincent family history.

General admission for the event, which includes admission to museum exhibits:
Adults $7, Students $4, children under 5 free

Sponsored by Friends of the Museums, Inc. and Cain’s Outdoor in support of Campus Martius and the Ohio River Museum.

For information regarding exhibitors, fees, and space rental:
call Bill Reynolds at 740-373-3750

Web Extra: Commissioners Request Speed Limit Study

by Callie Lyons
January 21, 2010

The Washington County Commissioners are asking the Ohio Department of Transportation to review the statutory speed limit on six county roads. The request comes at the recommendation of the county engineer based on the belief that the current speed limit of 55 miles per hour is “unreasonable” on some stretches of the roads.

Thursday’s request involves Dalzell Road, Dana Run Road, Main Street in Waterford, Warrior Drive, Davis Road, and Watertown Road.

In other business, the commissioners approved their portion of the pay of elected officials. Commissioner Sam Cook noted that there has been no increase for two years.

Also, upon the recommendation of Commissioner Cora Marshall, the commissioners appointed Dr. Kenneth Leopold to the Washington County Childrens Services Board to serve in the seat recently retired by Joe Wesel.

OVU Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer Game on Jan. 30

January 21, 2010

Ohio Valley University Basketball Coaches will be participating in the Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend on January 30.

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to encourage member coaches and their staff to wear sneakers with their suits at games held that weekend to show support for the Coaches vs. Cancer program. Suits and Sneakers unite coaches from across the country in the common effort to raise cancer awareness in their communities.

OVU’s coaches who are forgoing their dress shoes for white sneakers are Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Snell and Head Women’s Basketball Coach David Wadlington.
Fans and the community are encouraged to come out and support the OVU basketball teams and the Coaches vs. Cancer program. The women’s basketball game will be a home game Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2:00 p.m. against the University of Charleston. The men’s basketball game will begin at 4:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear sneakers to the games. Donations will be accepted at the door to help in the fight against cancer.

“Last year we had a really good response from the fans because most people either know someone who currently has cancer or who has lost the fight with cancer and this is a great way to show support for their loved ones and family,” OVU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Snell said. “This will be the 13th year that I have participated in the Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend and I encourage the community to come out and wear sneakers to support this great cause. This year will be the first time that OVU will be collecting donations at Saturdays’ games to benefit the American Cancer Society.”

Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and communities to join the fight against cancer. Since the program’s inception in 1993, high school and basketball coaches across the United States have raised nearly $45 million to support the Society’s efforts to save lives from cancer.
To learn more about Ohio Valley University, visit www.ovu.edu .