https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/3b1d8f871916b5802060411ea03c4716.pdf 7b57d3d3ac29dc641530305094eaa072 PDF Text Text LOG ONTO WWW.MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM OR WWW.MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM FOR ARCHIVE s�GAMES s�E-EDITION s�POLLS & MORE Hometown News for Gallia & Meigs counties INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS OBITUARIES Letters to The Editor... Page A4 Rain. High of 42. Low of 27... Page A2 Local sports action ...Page B1 Ernest Creamer, 73 Letha ‘Donna’ Dolen, 84 Leona Fulton, 58 Freda Mae Gilmore, 87 $2.00 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2014 Vol. 48, No. 5 Charles Holstein, Sr., 91 Kathy Sue Layman, 40 Douglas J. Severt, 53 Edna Mae Stewart, 90 Lucretia Stobart, 82 Former attorney to undergo psychological evaluation By Amber Gillenwater agillenwater@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS — The question of whether a former Gallia County attorney, who is facing multiple charges of kidnapping, rape and abduction, is competent to stand trial has been raised in the Common Pleas Court of Gallia County. According to documents filed in the case of Richard C. Roderick, the defendant has been ordered to submit to an evaluation by an examiner of Woodland Centers, Inc., to determine his competence to stand trial. The 71-year-old Roderick was arrested on November 23, 2013, by Gallipolis Police Officers following an incident that occurred at his residence in the 200 block of First Avenue in Gallipolis. Reportedly, the Gallia County 911 center received a call from inside the home on November 23 and the operator could hear what sounded like an argument in the background. Officers were then dispatched to the residence, and, upon arrival, found the front door of the residence open. Based on information obtained during the call, as well as other recent occurrences, the officers believed there was a crime of violence taking place and entered the home. The officers located the residents in a bedroom, and the male subject, identified as Roderick, was found reportedly attempting to tie up the female subject and hold her against her will. The suspect was arrested for kidnapping and transported to the Middleport Jail. An initial hearing in this case was held in the Gallipolis Municipal Court on November 26, and the case was subsequently bound over to the Common Pleas Court of Gallia County where it was heard by a grand jury. The indictment in this case, filed on December 5 and signed by the special prosecutor in this case, Angela R. Canepa, a Senior Assistant Ohio Attorney General, outlines fourteen charges: three counts of kidnapping with sexual motivation and sexually violent predator specifications, three counts of rape with sexual motivation an sexually violent predator specifications, two counts of abduction, attempted rape, felonious assault, and the possession of criminal tools, which the indictment describes as “various forms of binding and/or torture material and/or instruments.” In addition, Roderick is facing two counts of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer after he led Galli- polis Police Officers on a chase on October 31 from the Gallia County Courthouse parking lot on Second Avenue to Mill Creek Road and then back down Second Avenue. Officers, working in tandem, reportedly slowed Roderick’s car to a stop by braking in front of it. He was later arrested. The final charge listed on the defendant’s indictment is a misdemeanor charge which alleges that on October 31, Roderick knowingly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to a health care professional of a hospital during the performance of his duties. See EVALUATION | A3 Meigs County 5th in unemployment; Gallia County 19th By Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com OHIO VALLEY — After falling from the top last month, Meigs County moved further from the state’s top unemployment rate in the month of December. Meigs County now ranks fifth in the state in unemployment while Gallia County is 19th. For Meigs County, the jump to fifth caps a year that saw Meigs holding the states’ highest mark for a third of 2013. Monroe County currently holds the top spot at 14.6 percent, followed by Pike County at 11.7 percent, Ottawa County at 11.5 percent, Morgan County and 11.1 percent and Meigs County at 10.9 percent. Meigs County held a rate of 12.3 percent in November. AT LEFT, Paul Strauss. AT RIGHT, Fannie Metcalf. Gallia-Meigs County Hero Award winners announced By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — Paul Strauss of Meigs County and Fannie Metcalf of Gallia County have been selected as Community Heros of their respective counties by the American Red Cross of Southeast Ohio and will be among honorees presented awards at a recognition breakfast to be held at 8 a.m. Feb. 11, at the Athens Community Center. The program is geared to honor residents who have gone “above and beyond” in their service to the community. The recipient selections were made from nominations submitted by the public. Strauss was nominated by David Reiser for his work as an herbalist, environmentalist and volunteer, and Metcalf was nominated by Edie Bostic in recognition of her work as the program manager of the GalliaVinton Educational Service Center. Metcalf was selected to receive the Gallia County Community Hero Award for her role in implementing two 21st Century grants received by the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center. As coordinator she helped develop the after- school program geared to enriching the lives of students. She is credited with living out the Red Cross mission by giving students and adults in this impoverished area the opportunity to learn and grow. She has continued to direct the Gallia County Local Schools LEADS program, and serve as a consultant in developing other after-school programs in surrounding counties. “If you want to change the world, start at home,” is the motto of Strauss, according to Reiser who nominated him for the Meigs County Hero Award. Reiser said Strauss exemplifies that philosophy in every way. He makes his living as an herbalist, turning plants into medicines, and operates the only apothecary in Ohio. Outside his work, he volunteers to those in need of assistance here as well as anywhere, like in Mississippi when Hurricane Katrina struck, and in Hawaii when a life- guard wasn’t available to rescue a floundering swimmer. Other recipients selected to receive the Community Hero Award were Jessie Reynolds for Vinton County, a school volunteer, and Bob Troxel, the Athens fire chief, for Athens County. Ten other area residents will also be recognized and presented awards. Those recipients will be Samuel Reinhart, maintenance specialist at the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development, the Workplace Hero Award; Kara Haning of Albany who started a backpack program for Alexander Elementary School, the Education Hero; volunteers at the Athens County Public Library, the Group Hero Award; Sandra Baker, a paramedic, who goes out of her way to help, the Health Care Hero award; Bill Evans, the Senior Hero Award, and Ken Bussart, the Sandy Shirey, the Volunteer Award. See WINNERS | A3 Shaw to film Super Bowl Staff Report TDSnews@civitasmedia.com Evan Shaw Submitted photo NEW YORK — Meigs High School alumni Evan Shaw will be on the sideline at Sunday’s Super Bowl at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. Shaw is an eight year veteran freelance ground cinematographer for NFL Films. This will be the second time he has filmed the Super Bowl, with the other being in 2008. He is currently employed at WOUB-Public Media as a producer/videographer/editor and is working on several feature documentaries. Shaw has won eight regional Emmy awards since college for producing, directing, editing and photography. He has been nominated for five Emmy’s for his work with NFL Films cinematographers. He has won a bronze and a silver (the highest level) Telly for producing when with Ohio University Athletics. Shaw has also received the Meigs High School Distinguished Alumni Award. The Denver Broncos will face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday evening in Super Bowl XLVII. See UNEMPLOYMENT | A3 Michael Johnson new content manager for OVP OVP Staff PPRnews@civitasmedia.com OHIO VALLEY — Michael Johnson, a newsman with 26 years of experience, many of them in Ohio, has been named content manager for Ohio Valley Publishing, which includes the Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Point Pleasant (W. Va.) Daily Register and Pomeroy Daily Sentinel, it was announced this week by Jim Lawitz, content diMichael Johnson rector for Civitas Media. Johnson will begin his new duties on Monday. He comes to the Midwest portunity to return to Ohio from New Mexico, where and be a part of the team he served for the past five- at the Daily Tribune, Daily plus years as editor of the Register and the Daily SenAlamogordo Daily News, a tinel,” Johnson said. “My six-day daily that covers a family is equally thrilled county equivalent to the size at returning home. I look forward to re-establishing of Rhode Island. There, he was responsible roots in my adopted home for all newsroom hiring and state and getting to know day-to-day supervision, as the communities I will be well as management of re- serving. I love being a comporters and freelancers, and munity journalist because planning all local print, digi- it’s our responsibility to give tal and social media content. you the news and informa“Having worked with tion you can’t or won’t get Michael for several years, anywhere else.” Johnson and his wife, I am excited to have someone with his skills and ac- Keitha, have three children: complishments leading Austin, 16; Hanna, 15, and this important group of Abigail, 9. Centrally located in Danewspapers,” said Lawitz. “Michael’s dedication to vidson, N.C., Civitas Media community journalism and encompasses more than 100 his devotion to providing publications, many of which comprehensive local news have served their communiwill serve our readers well.” ties for more than a century. During his tenure in Civitas, Latin for “commuAlamogordo, the Daily nity” or citizen” is a union of News earned 49 editorial four media entities formerly and advertising awards known as Heartland Publicafrom the New Mexico tions, Freedom Central, Impressions Media and Ohio Press Association. Johnson, a native of Community Media. Civitas, Michigan, and his family are which employs more than returning to Ohio, where 1,400 associates across 11 he previously worked at states including North Caronewspapers in Sandusky, lina, South Carolina, Ohio, Lorain and Chillicothe. He Illinois, Missouri, Virginia, also worked as editor of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, a bi-weekly newspaper in Georgia, Kentucky and TenCody, Wyo., prior to moving nessee, publishes 35 daily, to New Mexico, as well as 28 weekend editions and working for newspapers in 63 weekly publications for a combined circulation of Michigan. “I am thrilled for the op- more than 1.6 million. �&@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Page A2 LîSunday Times Sentinel #6:8Dî�@F?EJ �@>>F?:EJî�2=6?52C Monday, Feb. 3 POMEROY — The Meigs County Cancer Initiative Inc. (MCCI) will meet at noon in the conference room of the Meigs County Health Department. New members welcome. For more information contact Courtney Midkiff at (740) 992-6626. POMEROY — The Meigs County Fairboard will meet at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. All meetings are open to the public. TUPPERS PLAINS — Olive Township Trustees, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the township garage on Joppa Road. Tuesday, Feb. 4 MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Family and Children First Council will hold a regular business meeting at 9 a.m. The meeting will be in the third floor conference room at the Department of Job and Family Services. POMEROY — American Legion Post 39 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Post home. Members urged to attend. ALFRED — The Orange Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. at the Orange Township building. Wednesday, Feb. 5 HARRISONVILLE — The Scipio Township Trustees regular monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire House. Thursday, Feb. 6 CHILLICOTHE — The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting at 10 a.m. in Room A of the Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call (740) 7755030, ext. 103. Friday, Feb. 7 MARIETTA — The Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District Executive Committee, which also serves as the RTPO Policy Committee, will meet at 11:30 a.m., at 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio. If you have any questions regarding this meeting contact Jenny Myers at (740) 376-1026. POMEROY — Meigs County P.E.R.I. Chapter 74 will meet at 1 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. Beth Shaver, Exec. Director of Meigs County Council on Aging will be our guest speaker. Tuesday, Feb. 11 TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer will have their regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the TPRSD office. Birthdays POMEROY — Jim Soulsby will observe his 90th birthday on Feb. 12. Cards may be sent to him at 117 Union Avenue, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. %9:@î,2==6Jî�@C642DE Sunday, February 2, 2014 �2==:2î�@F?EJî�@>>F?:EJî�2=6?52C Card showers A card shower is being held for Darren M. Wolfe. Cards of well wishes can be sent to 1470 Hamilton Road, Crown City, Ohio 45623. Events Monday, Feb. 3 GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch meeting, 1:30 p.m., Gallipolis Justice Center conference room, 518 Second Avenue. Tuesday, Feb. 4 RIO GRANDE — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees will meet for lunch, 12 p.m., Bob Evans Restaurant, Rio Grande. Thursday, Feb. 20 GALLIPOLIS — American Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., St. Peter’s Epsicopal Church, Parish Hall, 541 Second Avenue, Gallipolis. Please bring a photo ID or donor card. For more info, call (800) RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood. org and enter StPetes. #6:8Dî�@F?EJî"@42=î�C:67D 1964 PHS bios due POMEROY — Bios of the 1964 Pomeroy High School graduating class are due Feb. 15. For those who did not receive the information packet or need help call Yvonne Young, 992-7690. Zumba classes offered POMEROY — Zumba instructor Devan Soulsby will begin classes at the Kountry Resort beginning Thursday. Classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 992-6728. Tea Party meetings POMEROY — The Meigs County Tea Party is celebrating its fourth anniversary at 7:30 p.m., on February 11, at the Meigs Senior Citizens Center, 112 Memorial Drive, Pomeroy, Ohio. Patriot cake and Sweet Liber-tea will be served and the latest information will be given concerning our country. The Tea Party stands for Taxed Enough Already. Our members consist of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. The Tea Party favors smaller government, following the guidelines of the Constitution, a balanced federal budget, less taxes and regulations, and want God’s guidance for our government. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. River City Kids auditions MIDDLEPORT — Auditions for the River City Kids production of Doo Wop Wed Widing Hood will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the River City Players building on the T in Middleport. Auditions are open to kids ages 6-15. Audition requirements are as follows, read a part aloud from script with others, sing a prepared selection alone or with others (may be something short and easy, enough so that we can hear child’s voice and range). The show will take place at 7 p.m. on April 5 and 2 p.m. on April 6. For more information contact Celia McCoy at 416-2425 (call or text). Yoga class resumes SYRACUSE — Yoga classes will resumes at the Syracuse Community Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. Call 740-992-2365 for more information. Immunization Clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an immunization clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Meigs County Health Department located at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. Please bring child’s shot record. Children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. A donation is appreciated for immunization administration, however no one will be denied services. Please bring medical cards or commercial insurance cards. �2==:2î�@F?EJî"@42=î�C:67D City commission meeting GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City Commission will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Gallipolis Municipal Building, 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, the commission will hold a special meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. to review the proposed 2014 budget. Following at 6:30 p.m. a second public hearing in regard to the city’s application for Community Development Block Grant funding (CDBG) under the Residential Public Infrastructure Grant (RPIG) Program for the water pollution control facility improvements project will be held. Citizens are encouraged to attend to express their views and comment on the city’s proposed plan. The meeting room may be accessed through Sunday: Rain, mainly before 11 a.m. High near 42. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Tuesday: Rain showers and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. WASHINGTON (AP) — Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. The long-delayed Keystone Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. XL oil pipeline cleared a major hurdle Friday as the State Department raised no major environmental objections to the controversial pipeline from Canada through the heart of the U.S. Republicans and some oil- and gas-producing states AEP (NYSE) — 48.81 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 22.55 cheered, but the report furAkzo (NASDAQ) — 24.04 Pepsico (NYSE) — 80.36 ther rankled environmenAshland Inc. (NYSE) — 92.81 Premier (NASDAQ) — 14.38 talists already at odds with Big Lots (NYSE) — 26.79 Rockwell (NYSE) — 114.84 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 50.25 President Barack Obama. Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 15.52 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 53.70 The department report Royal Dutch Shell — 69.10 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 11.67 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 36.37 stops short of recommendChampion (NASDAQ) — 0.45 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 74.68 ing approval of the $7 bilCity Holding (NASDAQ) — 44.62 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 9.07 lion pipeline, which has beCollins (NYSE) — 75.56 WesBanco (NYSE) — 28.56 DuPont (NYSE) — 61.01 come a major symbol of the Worthington (NYSE) — 40.54 US Bank (NYSE) — 39.73 political debate over climate Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. Gen Electric (NYSE) — 25.13 change. But the review gives ET closing quotes of transactions Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 61.69 January 31, 2014, provided by Obama new cover if he JP Morgan (NYSE) — 55.39 Edward Jones financial advisors Kroger (NYSE) — 36.10 chooses to endorse the pipeIsaac Mills in Gallipolis at (740) Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 52.36 line in spite of opposition 441-9441 and Lesley Marrero in Norfolk So (NYSE) — 92.59 from many Democrats and Point Pleasant at (304) 674-0174. OVBC (NASDAQ) — 22.14 environmental groups. Foes BBT (NYSE) — 37.41 Member SIPC. say the pipeline would carry “dirty oil” that contributes to global warming. They also worry about a spill. Republicans and business and labor groups have urged Obama to approve the pipeline to create thousands of jobs and move toward North American energy independence. The pipeline is also strongly supported by Democrats in oil and gasproducing states, including Sens. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Mark Begich of Alaska and Mark Pryor of Arkansas. All face re-election this year and could be politically damaged by rejection of the pipeline. Republican Mitt Romney carried all three states in the 2012 presidential election. The 1,179-mile pipeline would travel through the heart of the United States, carrying oil derived from tar sands in western Canada to a hub in Nebraska, where it would connect with existing the side entrance door adjacent to 2 1/2 Alley. Gallia Board of Health to meet GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Board of Health will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5 in the conference room of the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. SOCOG to hold board meeting CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2014, at 10 a.m. in Room A of the Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call 740-775-5030, ext. 103. SOCOG provides administrative support for the County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in Adams, Athens, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton counties. BADAMHS meeting change announced GALLIPOLIS — The February 17 meeting of the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services has been cancelled due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. There will be a special meeting on February 10, 2014 at 7 p.m. The board typically meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the board office, 53 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis. Keystone XL oil pipeline clears significant hurdle "@42=î)E@4<D 60479486 pipelines to carry more than 800,000 barrels of crude oil a day to refineries in Texas. Canadian tar sands are likely to be developed regardless of U.S. action on the pipeline, the report said, and other options to get the oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries — including rail, trucks and barges — would be worse for climate change. “Approval or denial of any one crude oil transport project … is unlikely to significantly impact the rate of extraction in the oil sands or the continued demand for heavy crude oil at refineries in the United States,” the report states. State Department approval is needed because the pipeline crosses a U.S. border. The Environmental Protection Agency and other departments will have 90 days to comment before State makes a recommendation to Obama on whether the project is in the national interest. A final decision by the government is not expected before summer. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the report “once again confirms that there is no reason for the White House to continue stalling construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.” Addressing Obama, McConnell said: “Mr. President, no more stalling, no more excuses. Please pick up that pen you’ve been talking so much about and make this happen. Americans need these jobs. “ However, a top official at the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental group, said the report gives Obama all the information he needs to reject the pipeline. “Piping the dirtiest oil on the planet through the heart of America would endanger our farms, our communities, our fresh water and our climate. That is absolutely not in our national interest,” said Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, the NRDC’s international program director. The new report comes only days after Obama’s State of the Union address, in which he reiterated his support for an “all-of-theabove” energy strategy that embraces a wide range of sources, from oil and natural gas to renewables such as wind and solar power. The remarks were a rebuff to some of his environmental allies who argued that Obama’s support of expanded oil and gas production doesn’t make sense for a president who wants to reduce pollution linked to global warming. Obama blocked the Keystone XL pipeline in January 2012, saying he did not have enough time for a fair review before a looming deadline forced on him by congressional Republicans. That delayed the choice for him until after his re-election. Obama’s initial rejection of the pipeline went over badly in Canada, which relies on the U.S. for 97 percent of its energy exports. The pipeline is critical to Canada, which needs infrastructure in place to export its growing oil sands production. The northern Alberta region has the world’s third largest oil reserves, with 170 billion barrels of proven reserves. In a bid to smooth over relations with Canada and other pipeline supporters, Obama quickly suggested development of an Oklaho- ma-to-Texas line to alleviate an oil bottleneck at a Cushing, Okla., storage hub. Oil began moving on that segment of the pipeline last week. The 485-mile southern section of the pipeline operated by Calgary-based TransCanada did not require presidential approval because it does not cross a U.S. border. The latest environmental review, the fifth released on the project since 2010 — acknowledges that development of tar sands in Alberta would create greenhouse gases, a State Department official said. But the report makes clear that other methods of transporting the oil — including rail, trucks and barges — would release more greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming than the pipeline. U.S. and Canadian accident investigators warned last week about the dangers of oil trains that transport crude oil from North Dakota and other states to refineries in the U.S. and Canada. The officials urged new safety rules, cautioning that a major loss of life could result from an accident involving the increasing use of trains to transport large amounts of crude oil. Several accidents involving crude oil shipments — including a fiery explosion in North Dakota and an explosion that killed 47 people in Canada last year — have raised alarms. Keystone XL would travel through Montana and South Dakota before reaching Nebraska. An existing spur runs through Kansas and Oklahoma to Texas. �Sunday, February 2, 2014 &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday Times Sentinel Lî&286î� Farmers Bank warns consumers about regional scams OHIO VALLEY — Recently, Farmers Bank and other local banks have been made aware of numerous scams and cases of identity theft that is hitting our local area. Help all local banks fight fraud and protect your personal information by doing the following: - Be suspicious of correspon- dences that state you have won the lottery, have a family member out of the country needing money, or request that you wire, send transfer, or send money in order to claim a prize, deposit, inheritance, or loan of any kind. - Be cautious of releasing personal and account information. Do not release this information unless you initiated the call and are certain you are speaking to the right entity. - If you are unsure or suspicious about any type of communication you receive, do not give any personal information and call your bank immediately. - If you receive any automated phone calls or text messages stating your card has been deactivated, do not give out any information. Call your bank and verify your card status. - When in doubt: hang up. If you speak to the entity who is attempting fraud, it is encouraging them to call back and get more information. Do not give out any �C66îE2Iî2DD:DE2?46î:Dî2G2:=23=6 Eligible Ohioans file free through The Ohio Benefit Bank; get refund quickly COLUMBUS — As tax season begins, The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) encourages eligible Ohioans to take advantage of free tax preparation assistance. This year, most married Ohioans filing jointly with up to an annual household income of less than $95,000 and most other tax filers with an annual household income of less than $65,000 can file their federal and state taxes for free using the OBB. Returns can be filed electronically at www.ohiobenefits.org. For clients who choose to use direct deposit, they can receive their refunds in as little as seven to 10 days. The service is one of many offered by the OBB, an online service that connects lowto moderate-income Ohioans to work support programs, such as health care coverage, home energy assistance, child care subsidies and food assistance. “Many tax preparation services charge high fees that reduce the amount of Ohioans’ refunds,” said Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, executive director for the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. “At a time when many individuals and families are struggling, The Ohio Benefit Bank can help ensure Ohioans maximize their full tax refund.” In addition to filing electronically, Ohioans can work with trained counselors at OBB sites and clinics throughout the state who will prepare and file tax returns at no cost if clients meet the income eligibility requirement. If eligible, counselors also will help clients claim available tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a special tax refund program for working families and individuals. To expedite the application process, applicants are encouraged to bring: W-2, 1099s or any other income statements; Social Security numbers of all family members; Deduction and credit information, such as tuition bills or child care expenses; and Direct deposit information for savings or checking account. “This program is a great asset to thousands of Ohioans who may be unaware they are eligible for free tax filing,” said Hamler-Fugitt. “Last year, The Ohio Benefit Bank connected households with more than $45 million in potential tax credits and refunds and saved taxpayers an estimated $3.5 million in tax preparation fees. Due to the increased income limits, we hope to serve even more individuals this year.” For more information or to locate an OBB site, call 1-800-648-1176 or visit www.ohiobenefits.org. Athens County Sheriff indicted on 25 counts; denies wrongdoing ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — A southeast Ohio sheriff has been indicted on 25 counts, including felony charges of theft in office, tampering with records and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. The allegations against Patrick Kelly date as far back as 2008, the year he was first elected sheriff in Athens County. Friday’s indictment includes accusations that Kelly improperly used public funds to buy meals and personal apparel and that members of his campaign committees didn’t properly handle and re- port donations. The 63-year-old Kelly denies criminal wrongdoing by him or his staff. The Democrat in a statement accuses Republican Attorney General Mike DeWine, who launched the investigation, of a political agenda. DeWine says his staff investigated at the request of local authorities. The Attorney General announced on Friday that the indictment has been issued in the special grand jury investigating allegations against Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly. Kelly, 63 years old, of The Plains, has been indicted on 25 counts, including 23 felony counts: Three counts of Theft in Office, a fourth-degree felony; Ten counts of Theft in Office, a fifth-degree felony; Four counts of Theft, a fifth-degree felony; One count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, a first-degree felony; One count of Money Laundering, a third-degree felony; One count of Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony; One count of Tampering with Records, a third-degree felony; One count of Perjury, a thirddegree felony; One count of Failure to Keep Cashbook, an unclassified felony; One count of Obstructing Official Business, a seconddegree misdemeanor; One count of Dereliction of Duty, a second-degree misdemeanor DeWine also announced that his office, as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 3.16, would request that the Ohio Supreme Court initiate proceedings for “suspension of a local official charged with (a) felony related to official conduct.” Kelly’s arraignment is scheduled Feb. 10. Village of Rio Grande Mayor’s Court releases list of open warrants RIO GRANDE — The Village of Rio Grande recently released their list of open warrants through the Village of Rio Grande Mayor’s Court. The following individuals failed to appear in court or have failed to comply with payment arrangements for various traffic violations. They are urged to call (740) 245-9093 or to stop by the Rio Grande Municipal Building at 174 E. College Street, Rio Grande, between 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Brittney D. Adkins, Patriot Road, Gallipolis, Ohio; Raymond D. Adkins, Clark Chapel Road, Bidwell, Ohio; Patricia L. Bahl, Locust Drive, Sunbury, Ohio; Steve W. Bahl, Locust Drive, Sunbury, Ohio; Jeremy Belville, Boot Hill Road, Bidwell, Ohio; Jeremy D. Bledsoe, Clark Chapel Road, Bidwell, Ohio; Ryan H. Chandler, Tropic Street, Jackson, Ohio; Crystal Clonch, Johnsons Ridge Road, Gallipolis, Ohio; Arlie E. Curtis, Pine Street, Rio Grande, Ohio; Makayla M. Curtis, Brownell Avenue, Middleport, Ohio; Jennifer D. Copley, St. Rt. 141, Gallipolis, Ohio; Nicholas A. Dayton, Martin Drive, Gallipolis, Ohio; Brittany N. Dray, Pine Street, Rio Grande, Ohio; Christine Dray, Basil Road, Gallipolis, Ohio; Steven L. Dyer, Jimes Emory Road, Oak Hill, Ohio; Israel Ebert, East College Street, Rio Grande, Ohio; Charlee B. Eblin, Tourch Road, Bidwell, Ohio; Aezop M. Fisher, Davis Road, Crown City, Ohio; Nikki Garratt, Gavin Street, Bidwell, Ohio; Roy E. Hebebrand, St. Rt. 554, Bidwell, Ohio; Richard E. Henderson, St. Rt. 160, Bidwell, Ohio; Michelle L. Hoffman, Market Road, Bidwell, Ohio; Renee M. Johnson, County Road 53, Kitts Hill, Ohio; Davon J. Joiner, 22nd Street, Columbus, Ohio; Brenda K. Jones, Gavin Street, Bidwell, Ohio; Melvin J. Keeton, Jester Hill, Bainbridge, Ohio; Evan W. Kisor, Farley Drive, Vinton, Ohio; Ricky D. Lambert, Symmes Creek Road, Patriot, Ohio; Ashley Louderback, Meacham Road, Ray, Ohio; Billie J. Marcum, County Road 19, Kitts Hill, Ohio; David J. Marcum, Keystone Road, Vinton, Ohio; Cynthia D. McDonald, Private Road, Oak Hill, Ohio; Samantha L. Meade, Mount Tabor Road, Vinton, Ohio; Melissa Montgomery, Carter Road, Patriot, Ohio; Randy C. Montgomery, St. Rt. 141, Gallipolis, Ohio; Tyler Price, St. Rt. 218, Gallipolis, Ohio; James D. Qualls, West Street, Jackson, Ohio; Justin B. Ray, Quail Creek Drive, Gallipolis, Ohio; Jeffery Russell, St. Rt. 160, Ewington, Ohio; Tia L. Sargent, Gavin Street, Bidwell, Ohio; Joshua L. Simms, Kemper Hollow Road, Gallipolis, Ohio; Jaremiah Spaulding, Mt. Tabor Road, Vinton, Ohio; Maceson Stevens, St. Rt. 790, Crown City, Ohio; Timothy Swanson, St. Rt. 7, Gallipolis, Ohio; Michael L. Sturgill, Sam Gilliland Road, Oak Hill, Ohio; Shannon G. Taylor, St. Rt. 325 S, Thurman, Ohio; Eric C. Thomas, Buhl Morton Road, Gallipolis, Ohio; Jeannette Thompson, Pine Street, Thurman, Ohio; Michael Voreh, Vinton Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio; Eric D. Wolford, Boggs Road, Patriot, Ohio; Brook A. Wonli, Teegarden Road, Lisbon, Ohio; Joshua D. Wright, Thurman Road, Oak Hill, Ohio; Cody A. Woodyard, North Post Road, Pauldin, Ariz. information to them at all, even if you do not think it will be harmful. - Be mindful that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. If you believe your personal or account information has been compromised, contact your bank immediately. Ohio Attorney General monitoring propane price/shortage complaints COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Thursday said that his office is actively monitoring complaints regarding propane prices and shortages. The Attorney General also will work with other states to look for possible anticompetitive activities related to the sale of propane. “We want to assure Ohioans that we will carefully monitor reports of potential price gouging or other unfair business practices related to the extreme cold,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We want all Ohioans to be safe during these frigid days. If you use propane to heat your home, be especially careful. Contact your propane supplier before your tank reaches emergency levels and reach out for help as soon as you need it.” Approximately six percent of Ohioans use propane to heat their homes. In Ohio, consumers have been informed that propane availability is limited this winter and that recent price increases are due to increased demand and depleted inventories. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has been in contact with propane suppliers and is taking propane complaints from consumers. In some cases, consumers say their propane suppliers are not filling tanks as quickly as normal or that they are charging higher prices, which some consumers believe to be price gouging. Laws that address price gouging vary from state to state. While Ohio does not have a statute that deals directly with price gouging, state law bans unconscionable sales practices. A practice could be considered unconscionable if the supplier knew at the time of the transaction that the price was substantially higher than the price at which similar goods or services could be readily obtained. To protect themselves, Ohioans should be vigilant about their propane usage and contact their propane supplier before their tanks reach low levels, because it may take longer than normal for the consumer’s tank to be filled. The Attorney General’s Office works to help Ohio consumers whose propane tanks reach emergency levels. For consumers who contact the office when their tank is 10 percent or less full, a staff member will call the consumer’s propane supplier that day to determine why a fill is being delayed. Consumers who have an inability to pay for their propane fill will be directed to state and local resources for help. Consumers who suspect price gouging or other unfair business practices should contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office by calling 800-282-0515 or visiting www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov. Consumers should submit as much information and documentation as possible with their complaints. Evaluation From Page A1 During Roderick’s arraignment hearing in December before Dale A. Crawford, a retired judge of the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, and the judge by assignment in this case, the defendant, who was present with his appointed counsel, Richard Hedges, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. Bond in this case was not set as the court determined that “the accused poses a substantial risk of serious physical harm to himself and others in the community and that no release will reasonably assure the safety of that person in the community.” He has remained in the custody of the Gallia County Sheriff and is currently incarcerated in the Middleport Jail. An entry filed on January 29 with the Gallia County Clerk of Courts and signed by both Canepa and Hedges orders that the defendant be evaluated at the Middleport Jail, and, within 30 days of the days of the entry, the examining psychiatrist shall file a report with the court. The report should indicate whether the defendant is capable of understanding the nature and objective of the proceedings against him, whether or not he is capable of assisting in his own defense, and whether it is the examiner’s opinion that the defendant is presently mentally ill. Upon receipt of this report, the court will conduct further proceedings in this case. Unemployment From Page A1 Gallia County saw a slight jump in unemployment in December, posting a rate of 8.1 percent for the month. Gallia County was at 7.7 percent in November, its lowest rate since Nov. 2012. In Dec. 2012, Gallia County had an unemployment rate of 8.6 percent, while Meigs County’s rate was identical to Dec. 2013 at 10.9 percent. The highest rates of 2013 for both Meigs and Gallia counties came in January. In January, the rate for Gallia County was at 11 percent. June was the second highest month at 8.8 percent. For Meigs County, January was the year’s highest rate at 14.4 percent. February was the second highest at 12.8 percent. When it comes to unemployment rates — in terms of rankings, it’s a good thing when a county’s number rises with the higher the ranking, the lower the unemployment. Counties with an unemployment rate above 10 percent (in addition to Monroe, Pike, Ottawa, Morgan and Meigs) were Scioto at 10.8 percent, Huron at 10.8, and Adams at 10.5 Mercer County remains ranked 88th with an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent, followed by Holmes County at 4.3, Auglaize County at 4.6, Delaware County at 4.6 and Union County at 4.8. Ohio had an unemployment rate of 6.6 percent in December, down from 7.1 percent in November. The national unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in December, down from 6.6 percent in November. A total of 37 Ohio counties had unemployment rates at or below the national rate. Another 3 counties had a rate between the national and state rate. In southeast Ohio, other unemployment numbers include, Athens County, 7.5 percent; Hocking County, 7.2 percent; Jackson County, 8.5 percent; Lawrence County, 6.4 percent; Morgan County, 11.1 percent; Perry Coun- Winners From Page A1 Keynote speaker at the event will be Mike Bartrum of Pomeroy, former NFL standout, now retired and employed as football coach at Meigs High School. He graduated from Meigs High School and Marshall University and over the years played with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Green Bay Packers, the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. After retiring in 2006 he and his family returned to Meigs County where he opened a pre-school facility in Pomeroy. Bartrum will be speaking not only about his years as a professional football player, but of his intense interest in the development of children and teenagers, and the important role which residents play in community development. Tickets for the breakfast are $20 each or $175 for a table. Tickets can be purchased at www.redcross. org/oh/athens or by calling 740593-2573 or at the office located at 100 S. May Avenue in Athens. ty, 8.4 percent; Ross County, 7.9 percent; Vinton County, 9.6 percent; and Washington County, 6.6 percent. Of those counties, only Washington and Morgan saw an increase in unemployment. In December, Mason County’s unemployment rate was 8.7 percent, a decrease from 9.4 percent in November. Wetzel County had West Virginia’s highest unemployment rate at 10.5 percent. Monongalia County was the lowest at 3.4 percent. Service Tech 3 rooms for $99 RESTORATION AND CLEANING SOLUTIONS SERVICE TRI-COUNTY AREA Owned and Operated By: David Rice 740-446-9523 30 Years Experience 60470124 �OPINION Sunday Times-Sentinel Letters to The Editor Reader sees need for Christian schools Dear Editor, Many in the liberal political community have resisted Christian churchbased schools. Oh, you know, the so called “separation of church and state” bogus argument perpetuated by the liberal media against “Christian faith-based schools?” However, church participation in education has a proven historical value. And, with the failure of public schools in many of the minority communities, perhaps, this is again time for the churches to step forward to save the African-American ( and now, the Hispanic) children who are having difficulties in public education? Well educated children have greater opportunities in the job market. Thus, better educated children will benefit all of society. Public education’s success rate is dismal, at best, for minority students. Now a little history lesson: 90 percent of the freed slaves were illiterate. The Freedman’s Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church had to battle the prevailing southern white sentiment that “The slave is now free, but he is not white and not our equal.” As a result, there was a prevailing feeling among Northern Methodists that white southerners could not be relied upon to provide educational training. It would be the same past effort to “keep blacks in their place in society - dependent and with no education or upward mobility.” So in 1868, the Northern Methodists swung into high gear. A written statement by the group’s secretary captures their determination: “The time may come when the States in the South will make some provision for the education of the colored children now growing up in utter ignorance in their midst. But thus far they have made none, nor perhaps can it soon be expected of them.” “Christian philanthropy must supply this lack. While other churches, North and South, are entering this broad field, we have our own work and our own duty to perform. We cannot turn away from the appeal that comes home to our consciences and our hearts. Nor can we delay. This emergency is upon us, and we must begin to work now.”* Over the next few decades, the Methodist’s Freedmen’s Aid Society founded twelve colleges (including Claflin of South Carolina), twenty academies, and one medical school, along with three teaching schools and institutes. *—From On a Hilltop High: The Origin and History of Claflin College to 1984, by Blinzy L. Gore Alice Click Mt. Alto, W.Va. Remember the pets Dear Editor, Don’t be cruel, if you have a dog or cat outside, please provide them a proper shelter. A pet carrier is not a proper shelter. Four walls with a small door with a solid roof, size no larger than three times the size of the pet. This helps them to contain their own body heat to help warm them. This is also important to dogs and cats in unheated buildings. They also need lots of straw or cedar chips, fresh water and food. They must have a dry, clean area with at least a 10foot chain. Please, if possible, during this frigid weather, bring them in. Don’t be cruel, if your neighbor needs help housing a pet — help them. If someone refuses and neglects to take proper care of animal, report them at 1-740-441-0207. Charlene Carter Gallipolis, Ohio Inspecting our food Dear Editor, Hello. My name is David Dunfee and I am a Boy Scout out of Troop #299 chartered with Hemlock Grove Church in Pomeroy, Ohio. I am a First Class Scout and I am working on my Communication merit badge. This is one of my Eagle required merit badges. I have to write about an issue that concerns me. I chose to write about chickens being shipped to China and processed and then shipped back to the United States. I have heard that our American chickens are going to be sent to China to be processed and then they will be sent back here where they will be put into our stores and consumed by us. I have also heard that the USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) will only be inspecting China’s plants once a year. This is not the same inspection standards that we as consumers in the United States have come to expect. These different provinces in China may have different standards of processing chickens other than what we as consumers have come to expect in the United States. The United States policy of country of origin does not take into account where the chickens were processed. Even though the chickens are grown in the United States, the processing could take place in China and it would not be labeled on the package. I have also heard that the chickens are processed in the same way as the chickens that are fed to our dogs for dog snacks. It is said that 600 dogs have died and 1,000 dogs have gotten deathly ill. I do not want to be eating this chicken and I do not look forward to what could happen to our citizens in our country as a whole from eating this chicken. I urge every consumer to contact Sunday Times-Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, please call one of our newsrooms. 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Full price =3816/� -9:C� 3==?/=� +</� Ǎ L SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2014 US consumer spending up 0.4 percent in December their Congressmen to express their By Martin Crutsinger opinion in this matter. � ��-98973-=�'<3>/< Sincerely, David J. Dunfee WASHINGTON — Americans increased their spending First Class Boy Scout at a solid pace for the second straight month in December Pomeroy, Ohio even though their income was flat. Consumer spending rose 0.4 percent in December, comObamacare ‘good’ or ‘bad’ pared with November when spending had increased an even Dear Editor, stronger 0.6 percent, the Commerce Department reported According to an article in [last] Fri- Friday. That was the best gain in five months. day’s edition, the Gallup-Healthways Income, however, showed no gain at all in December after Well Being Index as showing two to a 0.2 percent rise in November. Wages and salaries were bathree million people gaining insurance sically flat last month, reflecting a sharp slowing in employcoverage. ment growth. Why are these surveys taken seriFor all of 2013, income growth was 2.8 percent, the weakously since they can be manipulated in est performance since 2009 when income fell 2.8 percent as several ways? the country struggled with a deep recession. Locations can be targeted by the Economists are hoping that stronger economic growth will economy in locations which will affect promote stronger employment and income gains this year. results. The way questions are asked Chris G. Christopher, director of consumer economics at can get biased results. What questions Global Insight, said that he was looking for stronger growth are asked can give false results. The in consumer spending this year, reflecting improvements in time of day they are asked can get dra- the housing market, job prospects and consumer confidence. matic results since so many people are While consumer confidence has been rising, the Universiat work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are ty of Michigan index of consumer sentiment released Friday covered all ready. showed a slight drop in January to 81.2 compared to DeLet’s get some true and accurate cember reading of 82.5, a decline attributed in part to recent numbers as to how many have gained setbacks in the stock market. The combination of stronger spending in December but insurance. How many have had their policies cancelled which forced them no improvement in income meant that consumers tapped into the Obamacare mess. (These savings to finance their spending. The saving rate slipped to people did not benefit they were ca- 3.9 percent of after-tax income in December, down from 4.3 sualties!) How many because of their percent in November. It was the lowest monthly saving rate premium and high deductible can not since it dropped to 3.6 percent last January. For the year, the saving rate slipped 4.5 percent, the lowuse the insurance thus leaving them underinsured, (oh well suck it up and est level since the rate was 3 percent in 2007. The saving rate like it) or that’s the message sent by had fallen before the Great Recession as surging home prices made Americans feel wealthier and more willing to spend our government. The way to get true and accurate more and save less. However, once the recession took hold members are to go to the insurance and millions of Americans lost their jobs while home prices plunged, Americans became more frugal and the saving rate companies and get actual numbers. About the only thing polls do accu- rose, peaking at 6.1 percent in 2009 and remaining above 5 rately normally is create confusion and percent for the next three years. Consumer spending is closely watched because it acuncertainly. counts for 70 percent of economic activity. Sincerely, For the October-December quarter, consumer spending Carl E. Saunders, was rising at the fastest pace in three years, giving econoGallipolis, Ohio mists hope that the economy has finally turned the corner to faster growth after a prolonged period of sub-par activity A paid grant writer? since the recession ended in June 2009. No need for one Consumers have been buying durable goods such as cars Dear Editor, as well as non-durable products such as clothing. Middleport grant writing the past While the overall economy grew just 1.9 percent in 2013, several years has been very successful some analysts think growth could accelerate to around 3 perto the tune on nearly $12 million. This cent this year. If it does, 2014 would be the best year for has been accomplished without a paid growth since the recession ended. grant-writer. Paid grant-writers expect This year, economists think the U.S. economy will get a 10 percent of the total grant awarded lift from continued gains in hiring. Further steady job growth in remuneration leaving the Village would give more households money to spend and help inonly 90 percent of the funds. crease consumer spending. Because Middleport currently has In addition, U.S. manufacturers are expected to gain from a Mayor and several key department rising global demand. And housing construction and auto heads who possess superb grant- sales are expected to strengthen further in 2014. writing skills, a paid grant-writer is Stronger growth and the improving job market are the prinot needed; besides this permits the mary reasons the Federal Reserve is pressing ahead with a Village currently to keep the entire plan to scale back its economic stimulus. amount of the grant. Most forecasters think the economy will manage to withIt is my opinion that any proposal to stand such factors as turmoil in emerging economies, which create a grant-writing position in Mid- have been rattled by the pullback in the Fed’s stimulus and dleport smacks of a promised reward the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates. for helping certain council candidates One major reason for optimism: A belief that the governgets elected. ment will be less of a drag than in 2013, when higher federal Craig Wehrung taxes and spending cuts trimmed overall growth by an estimated 1.5 percentage points. Middleport, Ohio Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Letters to the Editor �L Subscription Rates Page A4 Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. Sunday Times Sentinel Ohio Valley Newspapers 200 Main Street Point Pleasant, W.Va. Phone (304) 675-1333 Fax (304) 675-5234 www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribunecom Beth Sergent Interim Editor �Sunday, February 2, 2014 &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday Times Sentinel Lî&286î�� %3:EF2C:6D �62E9î$@E:46D EDNA MAE STEWART ERNEST DEVALE CREAMER Ernest D e v a l e C re a m e r, 73, of Stewart, Ohio, passed away T h u r s d a y, January 30, 2014, at his residence. He was born October 8, 1940, in Coolville, Ohio, son of the late Clarence Sanders and Amanda Elizabeth Clark Creamer. He is survived by a daughter, Amanda Creamer; a son, Ernest Bennett; four grandchildren, Jordan, Scotty, Zach and Isaac; several step-grandchildren; two brothers, James Creamer and Clarence Creamer; and a sister, Gloria Reed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the Stewart Wesleyan Church with Pastor Denny Bolin officiating. Arrangements are by White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio. You can sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com. FREDA MAE GILMORE Freda Mae Gilmore, 87, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on January 31, 2014. She was born on August 20, 1926, in Cheshire, Ohio, daughter of the late Walter Farley and Cora Cantor. She is survived by her sons, Horace (Sue) Gilmore of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and Ed (Karen) Gilmore of Lehigh Acres, Florida; grandchildren, Amanda (Mike) Markle and Adam Gilmore; great-grandchildren, Emily and Colton Markle; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; brothers and sisters, Gertrude Searls, Margaret Wise, Alfred Farley, Ralph Farley, Osborne Farley and Horace Farley; and her grandson, Christopher Gilmore. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Pastor Steve Little officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home in Middleport. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. LUCRETIA MAE STOBART Lucretia Mae Stobart, 82, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on January 31, 2014. She was born on June 27, 1931, in Sutton Township, daughter of the late James and Bernice Cornell. She is survived by her children, Rick (Melba) Stobart of Chester, Ohio, Tammi Cole of Middleport and Tanya (Gary) Coleman of Middleport; her grandchildren, Ryan Stobart, Lacey (Josh) Marcinko, Samantha (Chris) Carroll, Amanda Cole and Shawn (Kassandra) Coleman; her great-grandsons, Brayden Marcinko and Cole Car- roll; and several special cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Allen Stobart; sonin-law, David Cole; and mother-in-law and fatherin-law, Harold and Beulah Stobart. Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the Gilmore Cemetery with Pastor Dave Hopkins officiating. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. W.Va. Senate wants 30 min of school exercise a day CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Senate wants to require students to be physically active for at least 30 minutes each school day. Senate Majority Leader John Unger, D-Berkeley, is carrying a bill that would require a half-hour of moderate physical activity daily amid classes. The bill suggests ideas like walking, jumping rope, playing soccer, lifting weights, or daily activities like taking the stairs or doing yard work. West Virginia has some of the highest rates of health problems from obesity. Medicaid costs caring for obese children in West Virginia cost $198.1 million in 2013. Aside from health detriments, students get lethargic and can’t concentrate if they don’t get to expend some energy, education officials told a Senate panel Friday. The state’s adults aren’t setting a great example, studies show. West Virginia has the second-most physically inactive adults in the country, the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reported last year. The proposal cleared one Senate committee Thursday, though some lawmakers questioned how teachers could find the extra time. State Board of Education President Gayle Manchin said the program wouldn’t affect existing classes. Kids would need to be up moving around for 30 minutes total, not necessarily in a row, she told a Senate panel Friday. West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee said he supports more physical activity in the classroom. He also cautioned lawmakers to let teachers use their creativity to determine when and how kids should be physically active. Lee said teachers tell him they already keep kids moving around in school. The exercise push piggybacks off a nutrition program passed last legislative session. The initiative aims to offer healthy breakfasts to all students by the 2015 school year. Lawmakers are also considering cracking down on unhealthy food in the food stamp program. Buying sugary soft drinks or carbonated drinks, candy, cookies, snack crackers or ice cream with food stamps wouldn’t be allowed in the proposal. POMEROY — Edna Mae Stewart, 90, of Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, went home to be with our Lord at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2014, in the St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington W.Va. Born July 11, 1923, in Athens County, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Clarence H. and Annie E. (McKee) McKee. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rutland Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church before her health failed her, she also enjoyed spending time with her family and shopping. Edna spent a lot of time with a very special niece Doll Woods. Edna is survived by one daughter, Susan Kay (Albert) Lawson of Long Bottom; two sons, Carl Edward (Carol) Stewart, of Cheshire, and Charles Kenneth (Vera) Stewart, of Middleport; twenty one grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren. Two sisters, Helen Partlow, of Pomeroy, Ohio and Violet Stover, of Middleport; two sistersin-law, Janet McKee, of Middleport, and Bernice McKee of Waynesville, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, Edna is preceded in FULTON Leona Fulton, 58, of Proctorville, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Tom Jones. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014, at the funeral home. HOLSTEIN HOPEWELL, Va. — Charles Edwin Holstein Sr., 91, of Hopewell, Va., formerly of Mason County, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Riverview Rehab and Nursing Center in Hopewell. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. at the Nimitz Missionary Baptist Church at Nimitz on Saturday, February 1, 2014 with Pastor Don Hannah officiating. Burial will follow in the Lilly-Cox Cemetery at Ellison. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Nimitz Missionary Baptist Church. LAYMAN Kathy Sue Layman, 40, of South Point, Ohio, died Thursday January 30, 2014, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday February 3, 2014, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Justin Berry. Burial will follow in Rosemont Memorial Gardens Huntington, W.Va. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014, at the funeral home. SEVERT WELLSTON — Douglas John Severt, 53, Wellston, died early Friday, January 31, 2014, at his residence. In keeping with Douglas’ wishes, there are no calling hours or funeral service. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Huntley-Cremeens Funeral Home, Wellston. On immigration, Obama doesn’t rule out legal path WASHINGTON (AP) — Signaling a possible opening in the tense immigration debate, President Barack Obama indicated he may consider legislation that does not include a special pathway to citizenship for the 11 million people already in the U.S. illegally. Obama reiterated his preference for a concrete route to citizenship. But he said he doesn’t want to “prejudge” what might land on his desk and would have to evaluate the implications of a process to allow people get legal status and then have the option to become citizens. “I’m not sure how wide the divide ends up being,” Obama said of the differences between a special citizenship pathway and legal status. The president’s carefully worded response in an interview with CNN marked a noticeable shift in the hardline position he has previously taken on citizenship. He has repeatedly insisted that legislation must include a way for those in the U.S. illegally to become citizens, saying it “doesn’t make sense” to leave that aspect of immigration reform unresolved. On Thursday, House Republican leaders released immigration principles that would allow millions of adults who live in the U.S. unlawfully to get legal status after paying back taxes and fines. The proposal was greeted negatively by many conservatives who oppose granting any kind of legal status to immigrants in the country illegally. The White House said it welcomed “the process moving forward in the House, and we look forward to working with all parties to make immigration reform a reality.” If Congress were to move forward on legislation that would allow people to gain legal status, the White House would likely insist that the millions affected by the measure have the option to eventually become citizens, even if a special pathway is not prescribed. The White House is also likely to take its cues from immigration advocates, some of which may see legal status as the best option that could be expected from the deeply divided Congress. “I want to make sure that I’m not just making decisions about what makes sense or not,” Obama said. “We’re going to be consulting with the people who stand to be affected themselves.” SUNDAY EVENING BROADCAST 3 (WSAZ) 4 (WTAP) 6 (WSYX) 7 (WOUB) 8 (WCHS) 10 (WBNS) 11 (WVAH) 12 (WPBY) 13 (WOWK) CABLE 6 PM 6:30 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 Dateline NBC "Against All Odds" A mother's joy ride near (:05) Little Fockers A father-in-law still has doubts about his son-in-law even after 10 years of marriage. TV14 Lake Tahoe turns into a fight for survival. Dateline NBC "Against All Odds" A mother's joy ride near (:05) Little Fockers A father-in-law still has doubts Lake Tahoe turns into a fight for survival. about his son-in-law even after 10 years of marriage. 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TVM Movie 18 (WGN) Funniest Home Videos Insider WPT Poker WPT Poker UFC Unleashed (N) Sports Unlimited 24 (FXSP) Game 365 25 (ESPN) 30/30 "One Night in Vegas" 30 for 30 "No Mas" 30for30Short 30for30Short 30for30Short SportsCenter NFL Prime 26 (ESPN2) Poker Poker 2013 World Series Poker 2013 World Series Poker 2013 World Series Final Table SportsCenter 27 (LIFE) 29 (FAM) 30 (SPIKE) 31 (NICK) 34 (USA) 35 (TBS) 37 (CNN) 38 (TNT) 39 (AMC) 40 (DISC) 42 (A&E) 52 (ANPL) 57 (OXY) 58 60 61 (WE) (E!) (TVL) 62 (NGEO) 64 (NBCSN) 65 (FS1) 67 (HIST) 68 (BRAVO) 72 (BET) 73 (HGTV) Have story suggestions? Call: 446.2342 or 992.2155 death by the love of her life Charles “Charlie” F. Stewart, whom she married on July 6, 1938, and preceded her in death in 1997; a daughter, Margaret E. (Stewart) Goett; two sons, Larry E. and Robert C. Stewart; two great-grandsons, James Stewart and Charles R. Stewart Jr. Also preceding her in death are her sisters, Loucille Lewis, Freda Hammon, Lucy Reeves, and Dora Pincellie and two brothers, Jackie and Richard McKee. Nephews, Roger Partlow, Harold, Roy, and Gerold Hammon, and Charles Lewis Jr., Lester Lewis, Johnny and Jerry Reeves, Geno and Georgeio Pincille; a son-in-law, Thomas L. Goett; and four brothersin-law also preceded Edna in death. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014, in the Rutland Freewill Baptist Church, Rutland, Ohio, with Pastors Ed Varney and John Swanson officiating. Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the service time at the church. Interment will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, of Pomeroy. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensking.com DOLEN Letha Viola “Donna” Brooks Dolen, 84, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Randy Jeffers. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014, at the funeral home. 74 (SYFY) PREMIUM 400 (HBO) 450 (MAX) 500 (SHOW) (5:00) Hidden Away ('13, Premonition A housewife learns that her husband has died The Gabby Douglas Story The true story of the first Thril) Elisabeth Rohm. TV14 but the next morning finds him safe at home. TVPG African American ever to champion in artistic gymnastics... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ('04, Fant) Daniel Radcliffe. 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TVPG House Lies Episodes (N) "Associates" (N) �&@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Page A6 LîSunday Times Sentinel Adkins places first in Battle for Ohio Motocross Triple Crown Submitted photos Bailey Adkins, daughter of Scott Adkins, Bidwell, Ohio, pictured, was recently awarded first place in the Battle for Ohio Motocross Triple Crown. This three-race event took place in the summer of 2013. Bailey battled women, age 14 and over, from all over Ohio. The series was divided into two groups north versus south. Bailey represented the south. The season ended at Briarcliff MX in Nashport, Ohio. Bailey had a crash in moto one that injured her left wrist. She battled through the pain and ended up with the championship. She later saw a doctor and found that she finished the race with a broken hand. She hopes to defend her title in the summer of 2014. 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(N) Met Mother Girls "And Mike & Mom (N) Intelligence "The Rescue" "Sunrise" (N) the ATM" (N) Molly (N) (N) Almost Human "Unbound" The Following "Trust Me" Eyewitness News (N) (N) Antiques Rd. "Detroit, MI Antiques Roadshow POV "American Promise" (Hour Two)" Marvin Gaye’s "Eugene (Hour Two)" The experiences of a boy at a 1964 passport. (N) prestigious school. (N) Mike & Intelligence "The Rescue" Met Mother Girls "And Mom (N) "Sunrise" (N) the ATM" (N) Molly (N) (N) 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM Sunday, February 2, 2014 &C@E6DEDî@G6Cî (FDD:2?î2?E:�82Jî =2Hî7@4FDî@?î)@49: NEW YORK (AP) — Despite seven months of international outcry, Russia’s law restricting gay-rights activity remains in place. Yet the eclectic protest campaign has heartened activists in Russia and caught the attention of its targets — including organizers and sponsors of the Sochi Olympics that open on Feb. 7. Over the past two weeks, two major sponsors, CocaCola and McDonald’s, have seen some of their Sochi-related social media campaigns commandeered by gay-rights supporters who want the companies to condemn the law. Several activists plan to travel to Sochi, hoping to team up with sympathetic athletes to protest the law while in the Olympic spotlight. And on Friday, a coalition of 40 human-rights and gayrights groups from the U.S., Western Europe and Russia — including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Human Rights Campaign — released an open letter to the 10 biggest Olympic sponsors, urging them to denounce the law and run ads promoting equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people. “LGBT people must not be targeted with violence or deprived of their ability to advocate for their own equality,” the letter said. “As all eyes turn toward Sochi, we ask you to stand with us.” The law, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in July, bans pro-gay “propaganda” that could be accessible to minors — a measure viewed by activists as forbidding almost any public expression of gay-rights sentiment. The law cleared parliament virtually unopposed and has extensive public support in Russia. Since July, when they launched a boycott of Russian vodka, activists have pressed the International Olympic Committee and Olympic sponsors to call for the law’s repeal. Instead, the IOC and top sponsors have expressed general opposition to discrimination and pledged to ensure that athletes, spectators and others gathering for the Games would not be affected by the law. Putin has given similar assurances in regard to Sochi, but remains committed to the law’s broader purposes. IOC President Thomas Bach has warned Olympic athletes that they are barred from political gestures while on medal podiums or in other official venues, but says they are free to make political statements at news conferences. One Olympian likely to speak out is gay Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff, who told Australia’s Courier-Mail newspaper that she plans to lambaste Putin. “After I compete, I’m willing to rip on his ass,” she told the newspaper. “I’m not happy and there’s a bunch of other Olympians who are not happy either.” Brockhoff is one of several Olympians promising to display the logo P6 — a reference to Principle Six of the Olympic Charter that says any form of discrimination “is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic Movement.” Hudson Taylor of Athlete Ally, an organizer of the P6 campaign, is among the activists going to Sochi. He hopes that some athletes, even if wary of wearing P6 symbols, will promote them via social media. Also heading to Sochi is Shawn Gaylord, advocacy counsel for Human Rights First. “We won’t be looking to violate the law,” he said. “But we think it’s important that human rights not get lost in the mix.” President Barack Obama, who has criticized the Russian law, is skipping the Olympics and named a U.S. delegation that includes tennis great Billie Jean King and two other openly gay athletes. “The only way you break down barriers is by being there and meeting people and getting these issues out on the table — doing it in an appropriate and diplomatic way,” King told The Associated Press. In the U.S., recent protest initiatives have focused on Sochi sponsors, notably Coca-Cola and McDonald’s. In McDonald’s case, the company’s #CheersToSochi Twitter hashtag has been used by activists in tweets condemning the Russian law and assailing McDonald’s for not speaking out forcibly against it. Similarly, activists made use of an online “I’d like to share a Coke with…” promotion to circulate images of Coke cans with labels such as “Gaybashers” and “Haters.” The gay-rights group Queer Nation posted a video online interspersing images of embattled Russian gayrights demonstrators into Coke’s 1970s TV ad featuring the song, “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.” Coke then posted a clip of the original ad on its Facebook page, drawing a flood of negative comments from gay-rights supporters. Coke has responded with declarations of support for diversity and inclusiveness, which are themes of Coke’s new Super Bowl advertising. 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Hendrickson DVM Janice Williams, DVM � Bill Harnetty DVM 1520 State Rte. 160, Gallipolis, OH 45631 • 740-446-9752 60478334 27 (LIFE) �Sunday Times-Sentinel SPORTS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2014 mdsports@civitasmedia.com B1 Southern silps past Tomcats, 57-52 By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com Alex Hawley | OVP Sports GLOUSTER, Ohio — The Tornadoes capped off an excellent January in style. The Southern boys basketball team earned its seventh win of the month Thursday night with a 57-52 Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division victory over host Trimble, in Athens County. The Tornadoes (11-3, 8-2 TVC Hocking) trailed the Tomcats (6-5, 5-3) 19-to-12 after the opening quarter but rallied to cut the lead to three points at halftime. Trimble extended the lead to 4742 headed into the fourth period but the Silver and Red were held to just five points in the finale, as Southern surged to the 57-52 victory. Taylor McNickle led the Purple and Gold with 19 points, followed by Tristen Wolfe with 14 and Chandler Drummer with 12. Dennis Teaford marked six points, Trenton Deem added five, while Zac Beegle capped of the Tornado total with one marker. Southern shot 23-of-55 (41.8 percent) from the field, including 5-of-12 (41.7 percent) from beyond the arc. The Tornadoes were 6-of-16 (37.5 percent) from the free throw line in the victory. SHS as a unit marked 39 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals. two blocks and 10 turnovers. Wolfe paced Southern with nine rebounds and two blocks, while Pickens led the way with three assists. Trimble was led by Micah Couch with 24 points, followed by Dallas Slack with eight and Justice Jenkins with five. Grant Clark, Wyatt Bragg and Jacob Koons each had four points, Konner Standley had two and Jake Kish marked one to round out the hosts total. THS shot 23-of-59 (38.9 percent) from the field, 2-of-18 (11.1 percent) from three point range and 4-of-8 (50 percent) from the free throw line. The Tomcats had 36 rebounds, 16 assists, five blocks, five steals and 11 turnovers. Couch pulled down 10 boards to pace THS, while Standley’s six assists was a game-high. Clark’s three rejections anchored the Tomcat defense. Southern will host Trimble in the rematch on Tuesday in Racine. The Tornadoes went 7-1 in the month of January and have outscored opponents by an average of 11.4 points per game. Southern at 8-2 in league holds a half-game lead over Waterford (8-3) in the race for the TVC Hocking championship. The Tornadoes and Wildcats will face each other on February 18 in Washington County. Southern is in search of its first conference championship since 1992. Eastern senior Erin Swatzel (35) shoots a layup infront of three St. Joe defenders, during the Irish’s 70-68 overtime victory at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. St. Joe edges Lady Eagles, 70-68 in overtime By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A highly built up game that lived up to the hype. Four quarters were not enough to decide a winner between Ohio’s top ranked team in Division IV and West Virginia’s number one team in Class A and the Eastern Lady Eagles and Huntington St. Joe Lady Irish headed to overtime. In the extra session the Lady Irish edged EHS by two points to take the 7068 victory in the Huntington Invitational at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. The Lady Irish (15-3) hit a pair of free throws to open the game but Eastern (16-1) went on an 8-0 run to take the lead. St. Joe connected on four trifectas in the first quarter and trimmed the EHS lead to 20-17 at the end of the first. The Lady Eagles again stretched their lead with an 8-1 run at the beginning of the second quarter but SJHS outscored Eastern 15-to-4 over the next 4:30 to take the 33-32 lead. Jenna Burdette hit a putback basket as time expired in the half, giving the Green and Gold the one point advantage at halftime. Following the intermission St. Joe hit back-toback three-pointers to get back in the lead. The Lady Irish were held scoreless for over four minutes as Eastern battled back to take the 42-39 advantage with three minutes remaining in the third. St. Joe again hits back-to-back triples to regain the lead. The St. Joe lead was expanded to five points with 1:30 to play in the third but EHS outscored the Blue and Gold 7-to-1 over the remainder of the period, giving the Lady Eagles a one-point edge headed into the fourth. The Lady Eagles held St. Joe with out a basket in the fourth until the 1:36 mark, pushing the lead to nine in the process. The Lady Irish See ST. JOE | B6 OVP Sports Schedule Monday, Feb. 3 Boys Basketball Calvary Baptist at Hannan, 7:30 Girls Basketball Wahama at Belpre, 6:30 Southern at Eastern, 7:30 Trimble at South Gallia, 7:30 Point Pleasant at Meigs, 7:30 Hannan at Rose Hill Christian, 6:30 Gallia Academy at River Valley, 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 4 Boys Basketball Meigs at Fairland, 7:30 Eastern at Waterford, 7:30 Wood County at Ohio Valley Christian, 6:30 Miller at Wahama, 7:30 River Valley at Rock Hill, 7:30 Symmes Valley at South Gallia, 7:30 Trimble at Southern, 7:30 Girls Basketball Wood County at Ohio Valley Christian, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Boys Basketball South Gallia at Belpre, 7:30 Nelsonville-York at Eastern, 7:30 Athens at Meigs, 7:30 Girls Basketball Chesapeake at River Valley, 7:30 South Gallia at Symmes Valley, 6:30 Jackson at Gallia Academy, 7:30 Thursday, Feb. 6 Girls Basketball South Gallia at Wahama, 6:30 Eastern at Waterford, 7:30 Hannan at Wayne, 6 p.m. Vinton County at Meigs, 7:30 Rock Hill at River Valley, 7:30 Belpre at Southern, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 7 Boys Basketball Wahama at Eastern, 7:30 Vinton County at Meigs, 7:30 Logan at Gallia Academy, 7:30 River Valley at Chesapeake, 7:30 Logan at Point Pleasant, 7:30 Southern at South Gallia, 7:30 Hannan at WVHIT, 7:30 Girls Basketball Grace at Ohio Valley Christian, 7:30 Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports River Valley boys basketball coach Aaron Quinn, second from right, talks with his team during a fourth quarter timeout Friday night in an OVC contest against Chesapeake in Bidwell, Ohio. River Valley shocks Panthers, 58-55 By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com BIDWELL, Ohio — Better late than never. The River Valley boys basketball team shot 54 percent from the field and picked up its first-ever win over Chesapeake as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference Friday night following a stunning 58-55 decision in Gallia County. The Raiders (4-12, 2-4 OVC) — who are participating in their final season in the OVC before joining the Tri-Valley Conference next fall — made the most of their final home contest against the Panthers, as RVHS shot 61 percent through three quarters of play and led the final 14:22 of regulation. Chesapeake (10-6, 3-4) — which shot just 35 percent overall in the contest — trailed by as many as 13 points in the third canto, but the guests stormed back to within a point with less than two minutes left in regulation. The Raiders came up clutch at the free throw line down the stretch, as they hit 4-of-6 in the final 1:34 of the fourth — allowing the Silver and Black to sneak away with its first win over CHS since joining the league in the fall of 2001. See VALLEY | B6 River Valley sophomore Tyler Twyman (10) dribbles past a Chesapeake defender during the first half of Friday night’s OVC boys basketball contest in Bidwell, Ohio. Marauders nip Wellston, 40-39 By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — It doesn’t matter how much you score as long as its more than the other team. The Meigs boys basketball team was held to 40 points Friday night but it was enough to claim a onepoint Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division victory over guest Wellston, at Larry R. Morrison Gymnasium. The Marauders (8-6, 4-2 TVC Ohio) held Wellston (4-11, 0-7) to just six points in both the first and second quarter as Meigs jumped out to a 24-12 lead at halftime. The Golden Rockets answered back with an 18-to-6 run in the third quarter to tie the game at 30 headed into the finale. The Blue and Gold led by two points with eight second remaining in regulation when Meigs junior Ty Phelps hit a field goal and was fouled. Phelps sank the and-1 and Meigs led 40-39. Wellston turned the ball over twice following Phelps’ old-fashioned three-pointer and the Marauders held on for the 40-39 victory. The Maroon and Gold were led by Isaiah English with 12 points, followed by Jordan Hutton and Ty Phelps with nine apiece. Damon Jones added six points, while Cody Bartrum and Colton Lilly each had two points in the triumph. Meigs shot 17-of-50 (34 percent) from the field, including 2-of-11 (18.2 percent) from beyond the arc. MHS was 4-of-7 (57.1 percent) from the free throw line, while marking 21 rebounds, eight assists and five steals. English and Bartrum each grabbed six rebounds to lead the way, followed by Jones with five. Phelps led the team in assists with four and steals with three. Forrest Hale led Wellston with 13 points, followed by Jordan Arthur with eight and Caleb Stanley with seven. Braydon Womeldorf had five points, while Chazz Davis, Justin Rafferty and Colton Ervin each had two points in the setback. The Golden Rockets have now lost three straight contests against the Marauders, dating back to last season. WHS has lost five straight games, while MHS has won two of its last three. Meigs also defeated the Golden Rockets on December 20, by a count of 66-49 in Wellston. �Page B2 LîSunday Times Sentinel &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday, February 2, 2014 Point Pleasant burns Red Devils, 77-67 By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — There’s a method to the madness. The Point Pleasant boys basketball team put together another fourquarter effort, which allowed the Big Blacks to win their season-best third straight contest Friday night following a 77-67 decision over host Ravenswood in a non-conference matchup in Jackson County. The Big Blacks (8-6) stormed out to a 17-7 advantage through one period of play, then made that 10-point cushion hold up over the next three frames en route to the double-digit triumph. PPHS went on a small 22-20 second quarter run to claim a 39-27 edge at the break, then followed with an 18-17 spurt in the third canto for a 57-44 lead headed into the finale. The Red Devils (6-5) responded with a 23-20 run down the stretch, but never came closer than two possessions the rest of the way. Point Pleasant outrebounded the hosts by a 39-33 overall margin and both teams committed 22 turnovers in the contest. The guests were 15of-21 at the free throw line for 71 percent, while RHS sank 14-of-23 char- ity tosses for 61 percent. PPHS connected on 28-of-58 shot attempts in the contest for 48 percent, with Alex Somerville leading the way with 25 points. Wade Martin was next with 20 points and teamhighs of six assists and six steals. Aden Yates added a double-double effort of 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Nick Templeton and Evan Potter respectively added nine and eight markers. Brian Gibbs rounded out the winning tally with five points. Jake Martin paced RHS with 25 points, followed by Isaac Crow with 13 points and Riley Heatherington with 10 markers. Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Southern sophomore Jansen Wolfe (23) contests the shot of South Gallia sophomore Caitlyn VansCoy (30) during the Lady Tornadoes’ five point victory, Thursday night in Racine. Southern rallies past Lady Rebels, 61-56 By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com RACINE, Ohio — It took a comeback but the Lady Tornadoes earned their third straight victory. The Southern girls basketball team trailed by double digits headed into the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s Tri-Valley Conference Hocking division tilt against visiting South Gallia. The Purple and Gold scored 28 points in the finale to take the 61-56 triumph and complete the sweep of the Lady Rebels. The Lady Rebels (10-7, 6-6 TVC Hocking) surged out to a 13-10 lead through the opening quarter and expanded the lead to 33-19 after the second quarter. The Lady Tornadoes (11-3, 8-2) trimmed the lead to 12 headed into the fourth period and cut the lead to single digits with 5:30 to play. With three SGHS starters fouled out of the game Southern tied the game with 2:20 remaining. Southern was 7-of-8 from the free throw line over the final two minutes to seal the 61-56 victory. The Purple and Gold were led by Celestia Hendrix with 22 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. Cierra Turley had 15 points, all of which came after halftime, while Jansen Wolfe and Ali Deem both marked eight. Faith Teaford had six points and Haley Hill had two, rounding out the Lady Tornadoes total. Southern shot 18-of-47 (38.3) from the field, 2-of13 (15.4 percent) from beyond the arc and 23-of-34 (67.6 percent) from the free throw line. As a team SHS had 37 rebounds, 16 assists, five blocked shots, 10 steals and 24 turnovers. Hendrix led the Lady Tornadoes with 13 rebounds, followed by Wolfe with 10. Wolfe led SHS with six assists, while Hannah Hill led the defense with four steals. Wolfe had three blocked shots to anchor the Purple and Gold defense. See SOUTHERN | B6 %,&î)A@CEDî�C:67D URG to host Youth Basketball Tournament RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande men’s soccer program is sponsoring a Youth Basketball Tournament, March 7-9, at the Newt Oliver Arena and the Auxiliary Gymnasium inside the Lyne Center on the URG campus. There are three divisions—a 3rd-4th grade and 5th-6th grade division for boys and a 5th-6th grad division for girls. Cost is $125 per team. There will be awards for both the champion and runner-up in each of the three divisions. Full concessions will also be available during all three days of the tourney. Registration forms can be obtained by clicking on the link at the top of the men’s soccer page on Rio’s athletic website—www.rioredstorm.com. Registration deadline is March 1. For more information, contact Scott Morrissey at (740) 645-6438, Darren Wamsley at (304) 360-4300 or Tony Daniels at (740) 645-0377. Photos Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Hannan senior Heather Ellis dribbles away from OVCS defenders Rachel Sargent (11) and Teah Elliott (21) during the second half of Thursday night’s girls basketball contest in Gallipolis, Ohio. Lady Defenders avenge loss to Hannan, 46-41 By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Not this time around. The Hannan girls basketball team picked up its first win of the season Saturday following a 44-40 decision over Ohio Valley Christian, but the Lady Defenders struck a little revenge Thursday evening with a 46-41 triumph over the visiting Lady Wildcats in a non-conference matchup in Gallia County. The Lady Wildcats (1-11) appeared focused on gaining a sweep, as the guests stormed out to an early 4-0 advantage just over a minute into regulation. The Lady Defenders (6-11), however, countered with 13 consecutive points en route to a 15-6 edge after eight minutes of play. HHS was never closer than two possessions the rest of the way, as the hosts went on a 7-2 run to start the second canto — giving them their largest lead of the game at 22-8 with 3:39 left before halftime. The Lady Cats received trifectas from Pamela Black and Chelsea Meadows, which sparked a 6-4 run and allowed the guests to pull to within 26-14 at the intermission. A big difference in the halftime score came down to turnovers, as Hannan amassed 22 in the opening 16 minutes while OVCS committed just six. HHS also held a 21-14 rebounding edge at the break, but the hosts owned a 7-5 lead on the offensive glass. The Lady Defenders were 11-of-34 from the field in the first half for 32 percent, while the guests netted 5-of-21 floor attempts for 24 percent. Both teams attempted five trifectas, with OVCS netting one and Hannan netting a pair of those tries. The Lady Cats found some rhythm in the third quarter, going 6-of-12 from the field while stringing together a 14-10 run — making it a 36-28 deficit headed into the finale. Meadows nailed a three-pointer 15 seconds into the fourth to pull the game to within five at 36-31, but the guests followed with turnovers on their next five possessions. URG men’s soccer to host Spring ID Camp RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande will host a Spring ID Camp on Saturday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Evan E. Davis Soccer Complex on the URG campus. The camp, which is open to all high school age boys, costs $75 and includes lunch and a t-shirt. Participants will get a pair of elite level training sessions with the Rio Grande coaching staff and the chance to practice alongside the Mid-South Conference champion RedStorm squad on one of the finest pitches in all of NAIA. There will also be 7 vs. 7 and 11 vs. 11 game opportu- By Randy Payton nities, as well as a presentation of the day-to-day experi- Special to OVP ences of a Rio Grande player and a Q&A session with RIO GRANDE, Ohio — It was the attending coaches. To register online, or for more information and a camp best of times, it was the worst of times. itinerary, go to www.rioredstormsoccercamps.com. That Charles Dickens line perRegistration begins February 1. fectly describes what occurred Thursday night at Newt Oliver Goodell: Expanding playoffs offers many positives Arena, as the University of Rio NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Grande women’s basketball team Goodell says the possibility of adding two teams to the fumbled away a 21-point halftime playoffs will “continue to get serious consideration.” Goodell said Friday at his annual pre-Super Bowl news lead and suffered a deflating 78-73 conference that he sees many positives to the proposal. He Mid-South Conference loss to No. 6 believes it will make for more meaningful games later in the Georgetown College. The loss was the fourth straight season, keeping fans engaged. The league’s competition committee is expected to for the RedStorm (14-8 overall, 3-7 look into the issue this offseason. Each conference would MSC) and the sixth in their last eight add one playoff team, bringing the total from 12 to 14. contests. Rio Grande finishes the month of January with a 2-6 record Goodell: Redskins name honors Native Americans after a perfect 5-0 mark during the NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger month of December. Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname has “If you look back at the past three been “presented in a way that honors Native Americans.” games, they should have all been Goodell said Friday at his annual pre-Super Bowl news conference that he’s been talking to Native American wins for us,” Rio Grande head coach leaders in the past year. But he says the vast majority of David Smalley said. “I think at times Americans in general and Native Americans in particular tonight we saw the ranked team being protected by the officiating and support the franchise keeping the nickname. Asked if the term was appropriate to refer to a Native Amer- that’s unfortunate when that happens. That is not what lost us this ican, Goodell said, “This is the name of a football team.” OVCS junior Emily Carmen releases a shot attempt over a Hannan defender during the first half of Thursday night’s girls basketball game in Gallipolis, Ohio. The Lady Defenders answered with an 8-0 run over the next two-plus minutes, as Emily Carman converted an old-fashioned three-point play with 5:33 remaining for a 44-31 cushion. See DEFENDERS | B6 (:@î=25:6Dî72==îE@î$@ î�î*:86CD�î���� game, however, and we shouldn’t have been in that kind of position at the end of the game. I guess the only thing Rio Grande can do to prevent being favored against is get ranked in the next poll. These kids are resiliant and they’re able to handle the stress and the frustration we’re going through. We’re going to come back from this with some energy and, while we may not play perfect, we will come back from this.” After battling illness all week, the questions surrounding the health of freshman forward Brooke Marcum (Vinton, OH) and sophomore forward Sarah Bonar (Hartford, OH) were answered, as the duo helped spark a relentless effort on both ends of the floor that led to a 22-8 Rio Grande advantage at the 10:45 mark in the first half. Marcum was able to step out of her comfort zone and knock down a pair of shots outside of the paint to signal the rout was on in the first half. The RedStorm kept their foot on the gas after a full timeout from Georgetown and extended the lead to 33-11 thanks to an 11-3 run led by a pair of acrobatic coast-to-coast baskets by freshman guard Sharday Baines (East Cleveland, OH). Sophomore forward Ciara Herring (Cleveland, OH) also provide some inspired play off the bench and her aggressive attack on the offensive glass resulted in scores which seemed to catch Georgetown off guard and excite a spirited home crowd. “Ciara may have played the best game of her career,” Smalley said. “She was perfect from the field and grabbed five rebounds for us and really gave us the punch we needed.” With time ticking down in the half, the RedStorm got one more look to extend their improbable doubledigit lead. After handling the ball out front patiently, Baines made a move towards the basket and used a staggering crossover at the free throw line to shake her defender and bury a jump shot to send Rio Grande into the locker room on the good side of a 48-27 advantage. See RIO | B6 �Sunday, February 2, 2014 &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday Times Sentinel Lî&286î� South Point sweeps �=F6î�?86=DîDH6AEî3Jî"@82?�î����� Lady Raiders, 45-42 By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com CENTENARY, Ohio — A 21-6 first quarter surge ultimately allowed visiting Logan to run away with a 76-47 victory over the Gallia Academy girls basketball team Friday night in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League contest in Gallia County. The Blue Angels (7-11, 1-5 SEOAL) outscored the Lady Chieftains by a 33-29 over the middle quarters, but 31 turnovers eventually caught up with the hosts over 32 minutes of play. LHS (7-9, 4-3) closed the final period with a 26-8 charge, allowing the Purple and White to secure the 29-point triumph. Both teams traded 17 points apiece in the second canto for a 38-23 score at halftime, then By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com SOUTH POINT, Ohio — The River Valley girls basketball team suffered a bit of a heartbreaker Thursday night following a 45-42 setback to host South Point in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup in Lawrence County. The Lady Raiders (6-10, 2-5 OVC) fell behind 13-8 after eight minutes of play, but the guests rallied with a 17-13 second quarter run to pull to within a point at 26-25 at the intermission. The Lady Pointers (12-2, 5-1) watched as their lead disappeared in the third canto, as RVHS used a small 5-4 spurt to pull even at 30-all headed into the finale. The hosts closed regulation with a small 15-12 run, which ultimately provided the winning tally in the one-possession outcome. South Point claimed a season sweep with the win after posting a 57-40 decision in Bidwell back on December 9. Leia Moore led RVHS with a game-high 15 points, followed by Rachael Smith with 11 markers. Shelby Browns and Chelsea Copley were next with six points apiece, while Tianna Qualls contributed two markers to the setback. Courtney Smith and Mikayla Pope rounded out the River Valley scoring with a point each. The guests were 5-of-12 at the free throw line for 42 percent. Aundrea Bradburn paced SPHS with 11 points, fol- By Bryan Walters lowed by Abbey Winkler and Haley Rawlins with 10 bwalters@civitasmedia.com markers apiece. The Lady Pointers were 6-of-10 at the charity stripe for 60 percent. TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — The Eastern boys basketball team scored double digits in only one quarter and shot just over 24 percent from the field Friday night during a 62-31 setback to visiting Belpre By Alex Hawley end of the third period but in a Tri-Valley Conference ahawley@civitasmedia.com the Rebels were outscored Hocking Division matchup 14-t0-4 over the final eight in Meigs County. STEWART, Ohio — A minutes and Federal HockThe host Eagles (1-14, good start helps, but some- ing took the 50-34 triumph. 1-10 TVC Hocking) never times it’s how you finish South Gallia was led by that makes all the differ- Landon Hutchinson with ence. 12 points, followed by Gus The South Gallia boys Slone and Brayden Greer basketball held a seven with nine each. Ethan Spurpoint advantage at halftime lock and Mikey Wheeler over Tri-Valley Conference each added two points, Hocking Division host Federal Hocking. The Lancers, capping off the SGHS total. The Lancers were led however, outscored SGHS by Pete Crum with 19 folby 23 points in the second lowed by Ivan Santiago half to take the 50-34 vicwith 12. A.J. Cobb and tory in Athens County. The Rebels (6-8, 5-5 TVC Peyton Seel each had Hocking) held a 6-5 advan- five points, Alfy Nichols tage after a slow paced first marked four, Taylor Gates quarter and opened the added three and Jonathon Snyder finished with two lead to 24-17 at halftime. The Lancers (9-7, 6-5) for the Maroon and Gold. The season series became out of the intermission with a 16-0 run, eras- tween the Rebels and Lancing the deficit and building ers is split, as South Gallia a nine point lead of their won the first meeting of own. South Gallia rallied the year on December 13, to pull within six by the in Mercerville. GAHS made a 16-12 third quarter run to pull within 50-39 headed into the finale. Logan’s victory also wrapped up a season sweep of the Blue Angels after posting a 66-52 decision at Jim Myers Gymnasium back on December 20. Gallia Academy connected on 16-of-41 shot attempts for 39 percent, including a 3-of-10 effort from three-point range for 30 percent. The hosts were outrebounded by a slim 33-31 margin and made 12-of-25 free throw attempts for 48 percent. Kassie Shriver led the Blue Angels with 12 points, followed by Kendra Barnes with 11 points and Micah Curfman with eight markers. Jamie Canfield was next with six points, while Jalea Caldwell and Makenzie Barr with three markers apiece. Carly Shriver and Whitney Terry rounded out the team tally with a point each. Curfman and Barr each hauled in a team-high five rebounds, while Curfman led the way with four assists. Logan sank 34-of-68 field goal attempts overall, including a 5-of12 effort from behind the arc for 42 percent. The Lady Chieftains committed 18 turnovers and were 3-of-5 at the charity stripe for 60 percent. Taylor Myers paced LHS with a game-high 25 points, followed by Paige Davis with 14 markers. Ashley Frasure contributed a double-double effort of 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Tricia Bentley added nine markers to the winning cause. Craig Dunn, sports editor of the Logan Daily News in Logan, Ohio, contributed to this report. �2DE6C?îDH6AEî3Jî�@=56?î�28=6D�î� � (636=Dî72==îE@î�656C2=î �@4<:?8�î� � � led in the contest, as the Golden Eagles jumped out to an 18-5 first quarter edge and never looked back. EHS, however, did follow with its best eight minutes of the night after making a small 11-10 second quarter run to close to within 28-16 at the intermission. Belpre (6-8, 5-4) put things away in the second half, as the guests made a 14-8 run in the third for a 42-24 lead and closed regulation with a 20-7 charge to wrap up the 31-point decision. The victory allowed BHS to claim a season sweep after posting a 58-41 home win back on December 13. Eastern connected on 13-of-54 shot attempts overall and sank 2-of-4 free throw attempts for 50 percent. The guests, conversely, made 24-of-42 field goal tries for 57 percent and also netted 9-of-11 charity tosses for 82 percent. Christian Speelman led EHS with 13 points, followed by Chase Cook with seven points and Greyson Wolfe with five markers. Jett Facemyer and Cameron Richmond rounded out the scoring with four and two points, respectively. Nick Therriault paced Belpre with a game-high 15 points, followed by Logan Plummer with 14 points and Deijon Bedgood with eight markers. Ohio Valley Christian sophomore Marshall Hood, left, blocks a shot attempt by Hannan’s Charles Mayes (14) during the first half of Thursday night’s basketball contest in Gallipolis, Ohio. Lady Knights fall to South Charleston By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The tough stretch continues for the Lady Knights. The Point Pleasant girls basketball dropped a 79-2 decision Thursday night to host South Charleston in a non-conference matchup. The Lady Eagles (11-2) led 26-0 through the opening quarter and expanded the lead to 45-2 at halftime. The Lady Knights (0-17) were held scoreless in the second half and South Charleston cruised to the 77 point victory. Freshman Kyile Crump scored Point Pleasant’s lone two points on a field goal in the second quarter. Aaliyah Dunham led SCHS with 13 points, followed by Taliah Cashwell and ShyAnne Dunham each had 11. Lucretia Landis had nine points, Alexia Wade and Rhea Smith each had eight, Angelina Villanueva and Alexis Baldwin both added seven, while Aryaunne Mosley rounded out the South Charleston total. The Lady Eagles have now won seven straight games. Carroll and Fox enjoying Super Bowl moment NEW YORK (AP) — As if they were enjoying a morning coffee together, Pete Carroll and John Fox fulfilled their final media obligations leading to the Super Bowl. Relaxed, self-assured and even charming, the coaches of the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos answered questions for 30 minutes on Friday, joking with each other and the audience. No grumpy one-sentence responses. No agitated reactions to edgy queries. At one point, Fox wondered if he could say a specific crude word to the audience on hand. Watching on television, he then went ahead and used the word. Carroll immediately quipped: “You can’t say that, John,” eliciting laughs from reporters — and from Fox. Neither man seemed overwhelmed or even antsy about the biggest game of his life coming up on Sunday, even as they sat with the Vince Lombardi Trophy that is given to the NFL champion. “I think it’s a pinnacle for probably everybody that does what we do,” said the 58-year-old Fox, who was with the Giants when they lost the 2001 Super Bowl to Baltimore, and led the Panthers there when they fell to New England in 2004. “It’s something you work really hard (for). See COACHES | B4 Bryan Walters | OVP Sports %,�)îE2>6Dî-:=542ED�î� � � By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Thorough, from start to finish. The Ohio Valley Christian boys basketball team never trailed and shot 53 percent from the field through three quarters of play Thursday night en route to a commanding 82-35 victory over visiting Hannan in a non-conference matchup in the Old French City. The Defenders (6-10) jumped out to an early 4-0 edge, but the Wildcats (1-9) clawed their way back to even with a 4-0 run of their own — tying the contest at four with 3:28 remaining in the opening period. OVCS never looked back from that point on, as the hosts went on an 18-4 tear over the final 3:14 — giving the Blue and Gold a comfortable 22-8 cushion after eight minutes of play. Ohio Valley Christian followed with a 26-5 surge over a sevenplus minute span in the second canto, which allowed the hosts to increase their first lead to as much as 48-13 with 54 seconds left in the half. HHS snapped a 4:57 scoreless spell with 39 seconds remaining, as Will Harbour netted a basket to pull the guests to within 48-15. Marshall Hood added a free throw just before the break, allowing OVCS to take a 49-15 edge into the intermission. The Defenders connected on 20-of-39 field goal attempts in the first half for 51 percent and committed just five turnovers before the break. The hosts also owned a 22-10 lead in total rebounding, including a 9-1 edge on the offensive glass. Hannan, conversely, made just 7-of-23 shot attempts before halftime for 30 percent. The guests also committed 19 turnovers in the opening 16 minutes of play. HHS missed it first six shots and went just 1-of-14 from the field in the third quarter, allowing the hosts to go on a 21-5 surge while securing a 70-20 advantage headed into the finale. OVCS claimed its largest lead of the night after Danny Ballantyne netted a basket with 5:38 left in regulation, giving the hosts a 56-point edge at 78-22. The Wildcats closed the final 5:24 of the contest with a 13-4 run to wrap up the 47-point outcome. The Defenders made 34-of71 shot attempts for 48 percent, which included a 4-of-8 effort from three-point range. The hosts committed 18 turnovers — nine came in the fourth quarter — and outrebounded the guests by a sizable 50-24 margin, including 18-8 on the offensive glass. T.G. Miller led the victors with 18 points, followed by Elijah McDonald with 16 points and Marshall Hood with 14 markers. Phil Hollingshead also reached double figures with 11 points, despite missing most of the second half following a hard fall to the floor. Evan Bowman and Austin Ragan were next with six points apiece, while Danny Ballantyne and Dillon Ragan respectively added five and four markers. Micah Sanders rounded out the winning tally with two points. OVCS was 10-of-21 at the free throw line for 48 percent, while the guests netted just 3-of-9 charity tosses for 33 percent. Hannan also committed 25 turnovers and made just 15-of-57 shots for 26 percent, including a 2-of-19 effort from behind the arc for 11 percent. Will Harbour paced the Wildcats with a game-high 19 points, followed by Tyler Burns with eight points and Josh McCoy with five markers. Corey Hudnall rounded out the HHS scoring with four points. �Page B4 LîSunday Times Sentinel &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday, February 2, 2014 $@ î �î�6@C86E@H?î@FE=2DEDî$@ î �î+(� By Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Defending national champion Georgetown College built a 21-point second half lead, but was forced to hang on in the closing minutes to outlast the University of Rio Grande, 100-96, in Mid-South Conference men’s basketball action, Thursday night, at the Newt Oliver Arena. The Tigers (16-5 overall, 7-3 MSC), who were ranked No. 18 in the latest NAIA Division I coaches poll, avenged an earlier loss at home to the RedStorm and forged a tie for second place in the MSC standings with Rio as a result of the victory. Rio Grande, which is ranked No. 14 in the same coaches poll, slipped to 14-7 overall and 7-3 in the MSC with the loss. Georgetown finished a back-and-forth first half with a 40-37 lead at the intermission before using a 25-8 run over a six-minute span of the second half to open up a 72-51 advantage following a Monty Wilson three-pointer with 11:27 remaining in the contest. The Tigers’ lead still stood at seemingly comfortable 15 points, 85-70, after Noah Cottrill hit one of two free throws with 6:51 left to play, but the RedStorm began a methodical comeback effort and closed the gap to just one, 96-95, after senior guard Jermaine Warmack (Orange, NJ) buried a jumper from the left elbow of the lane with 32.2 seconds. Unfortunately, that was close as Rio would get. Wilson hit one of two free throws with 27.6 seconds left and Cottrill did the same 14 seconds later to give GC a 98-95 cushion, but Rio’s last gasp at a game-tying scenario in the closing seconds didn’t go as planned. Warmack misfired on a would-be game-tying three with seven seconds remaining and junior forward Josh Reagan’s (Cleveland, OH) reverse layup attempt off of the offensive rebound was also off the mark, but sophomore guard D.D. Joiner (Columbus, OH) rebounded Reagan’s miss and was fouled with 2.5 seconds left. Joiner hit the first of his two free throws and intentionally missed the second try in hopes of creating an opportunity for a gametying bucket, but Reagan’s off-balance follow-up shot was off the mark and the ball went out of bounds with 0.9 seconds remaining. Wilson was fouled on the ensuing inbounds play before any time ran off the clock, but he connected on both of his subsequent free throws to seal the victory. Wilson finished with a game-high 31 points - 23 of which came in the second half - to lead Georgetown. He also had a team-high six rebounds and five assists. Cottrill and Dominique Hagans added 14 points each in the win, Jaylen Daniel and Deondre McWhorter also reached double figures for the Tigers, netting 12 and 11 points, respectively. Hagans also had a game-high four steals and Montavious Marc equaled Wilson’s total of six rebounds. Georgetown shot 58.6 percent from the field (34for-58) for the game, including 62.1 percent (18for-29) in the second half. Warmack led Rio Grande with 21 points - all in the second half - and a gamehigh seven assists. He also reached the 1,000-point mark for his career by connecting on the two free throws which cut the deficit down to one. Reagan added 19 points and a team-high seven rebounds, while Joiner and Submitted photo by URG Athletics Rio Grande’s Phillip Hertz tries to drive past Georgetown’s Jaylen Daniel during the second half of Thursday night’s game at the Newt Oliver Arena. freshman forward Bilal Young (Cleveland, OH) tossed in 18 and 15 points, respectively. Sophomore forward Phillip Hertz (Rungsted Kyst, Denmark) tied Reagan for team honors with seven rebounds of his own. Rio Grande returns to action on Saturday when the University of the Cumberlands visits the Newt Oliver Arena for a 4 p.m. tipoff. Denver Broncos a -9Jî)62EE=6îH:==î362Eî�6?G6C pick-your-poison team in Super Bowl EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Denver was walloped 40-10 by Seattle in the preseason with Ronnie Hillman fumbling, Montee Ball stumbling and Peyton Manning grumbling. The Broncos are a much different team now, one that should return to Colorado on Tuesday for a victory parade clutching their third Lombardi Trophy. Chewed out by boss John Elway after that spectacle in Seattle last summer, the Broncos responded with a season for the ages, scoring more points than any team in NFL history (606) with Manning throwing for more touchdowns (55) and yards (5,447) than anyone ever had. They’re not always the prettiest of passes, as Seahawks star talker and cornerback Richard Sherman pointed out, but Manning’s always won with his brain, not his arm. Manning didn’t disagree with Sherman’s assessment that he “throws ducks.” “I do throw ducks,” he said. “I throw for a lot of yards and TD ducks, so I’m actually quite proud of it.” Manning’s “Duck Dynasty” consists of an unprecedented five players who caught 60 or more passes and scored 10 or more touchdowns: Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker, Wes Welker, Julius Thomas and Knowshon Moreno. This could be the difference Sunday night at MetLife Stadium, where the forecast isn’t for weather as frigid as so many feared. The Broncos boast enough pick-your-poison talent in their five-receiver sets to befuddle even the stingiest of secondaries like Seattle’s. Including the playoffs, Manning has thrown for an astonishing 59 touchdowns this season. “I think they had a heck of a season,” Sherman said. “I don’t know if they’re going to score 59 touchdowns in one game. I think that would be a record, too. … We’ve got our own accolades and awards and none of it means anything when you get between those lines.” No, what matters is execution and Manning has had his team on a no-nonsense mission for months and he’s only ratcheted up his focus and his dogged determination during preparations for the biggest game of his stellar career. Manning is the only player in this game who’s won a Super Bowl, and his top target Sunday could even be Jacob Tamme or Bubba Caldwell. He doesn’t discriminate, he distributes. He doesn’t often get duped. He deciphers. He doesn’t force passes, he finds the best matchup. And he’s got time to do it because the Broncos added size and strength to the middle of their line with the addition of right guard Louis Vasquez (6-5, 335 pounds), which moved Manny Ramirez (6-3, 320) to center next to left guard Zane Beadles (6-4, 305). They gave Manning the room to step into all those throws and he’s also quick enough in his recognition and release to usually avoid the edge rushers who might get past tackles Chris Clark or Orlando Franklin. The line’s also opened enough holes for Knowshon Moreno to capitalize on soft underneath coverages to amass 1,761 yards from scrimmage, rendering Ball a fresh-legged cohort and Hillman an afterthought. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — In the midst of being reclusive for most of the week leading up to his first Super Bowl, Marshawn Lynch spoke a truth about his Seattle Seahawks. What they might lack with a roster void of Super Bowl experience, they make up for with an attitude and approach that Pete Carroll has instilled from the moment he landed in Seattle. “I stay ready,” Lynch said. “So there ain’t no getting ready.” If there is an overbearing quality Carroll has produced in his four seasons in charge of the Seahawks it’s a continuous trend of always being competitive. They don’t get blown out. They don’t get overwhelmed. They don’t succumb in the moment. They treat each week as an individual, singular event. The Seahawks are trained to operate in this manner and it’s why even against Peyton Manning, even against the most prolific, pass-happy offense in NFL history, Carroll’s team will not be astounded by what they walk into Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. “You don’t see nervousness in guys’ eyes,” Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman said. “You don’t see guys acting any different than they would on any other day or any other week of the season. They’re going out there and following the same routine as they have all season long. You just get the sense that guys are comfortable in the situation and comfortable in the moment because you don’t really think about the moment.” Seattle’s been on this stage once before, eight years ago with a completely different style of team that was unable to match the physicality of Pittsburgh. Thing is, this version of the Seahawks look awfully familiar to that Steelers team. Ben Roethlisberger was in his second season as the Steelers’ quarterback, just like Russell Wilson is with Seattle. Roethlisberger was less of a passer at that time because the Steelers had a running game led by Willie Parker and Jerome Bettis that was in the top five in the NFL during the regular season. The Steelers also had a defense that was No. 4 in the league during the regular season. It might be a painful comparison for Seattle fans, but the similarities are notable. Wilson can win the game with his arm if needed but Lynch and the running game is always Seattle’s priority. The Seahawks defense was the best in the NFL in scoring, total yards allowed and turnovers forced. They are unlike anything Manning and the Broncos have seen this season. Denver faced only two teams all season with total defenses that finished ranked in the top 10 when the regular season concluded. “This is something that we’ve been looking forward to. Us being the No. 1 defense, them being the No. 1 offense, I think it’s fitting,” Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner said. “It’s our time to prove why we’re the No. 1 defense.” Also not to be overlooked it Seattle red zone defense that was the best in the NFL. It’s inevitable that Manning will move Denver’s offense. He’s one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history because he’s been able to find quick solutions to problems defenses present. Three fans to attend 48th straight Super Bowl NEW YORK (AP) — Make it 48 Super Bowls in a row for Donald Crisman, Larry Jacobson and Tom Henschel. The three fans have attended every Super Bowl. The streak began Jan. 15, 1967, when Green Bay beat Kansas City 35-10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They are now in the New York-New Jersey region for Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium Jacobson, 74, of San Francisco, went to the first game to impress a woman he wanted to date. His airfare, tickets, car, program and dinner for the day “cost less than $100.” The woman he eventually married, Jonell, was his date for Super Bowl XI. Crissman, 77 of Kennebunkport Beach, Maine, was working in Denver for Capital Federal and pulled free tickets to his first three Super Bowls. “At an early point I said this could turn into the World Series of football and I think it has,” Crisman said Friday, “and then some.” Henschel of Natrona Heights, Pa., was working for an airline in Chicago and tending bar at night. He got to know members of the Chicago Bears, who supplied him with tickets early on. “After three or four years, I said I have to do this every year,” Henschel said. The trio had a fourth member until two years ago, when Bob Cook of Brown Deer, Wis. died at the age of 79. They also had a ticket for the first Super Bowl, when prices were $6, $10 or $12. Tickets to this year’s game range from $500 to $2,600. ——— BEAST MODE: Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch took time Friday night to promote his Fam 1st Family Foundation. Lynch showed up at a Times Square restaurant with his cousin, Cincinnati quarterback Josh Johnson, and Jennifer Montana, wife of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. The promotion was for a “Beast Mode Key” necklace designed by Montana with sales benefiting Lynch’s foundation. Lynch became the talk of Super Bowl week with his reluctance to speak to the media and made note of that in his brief comments to an audience of Seahawks fans. “I’m pretty sure you’re all familiar with what’s been going on about the media and about that action. … Off the field is what I say I identify with. I’ve been with my cousin the last 7 years with our foundation. The football camp that has sponsored about 800 kids, giving them free clothes, free shoes and free access to a lot of things they wouldn’t be able to get without the help from us. Coaches From Page B3 “As Pete mentioned earlier, you take individuals and try to paint a picture of where you want to get to. I think this is the pinnacle of it. Unlike different levels of football, there’s only one happy camper at that end. That’s going to be the team hoisting that trophy.” Carroll has hoisted championship hardware, but in college with Southern Cal. This is his first trip to the big game — he had never even attended a Super Bowl before this one. “The trophy really does symbolize the ultimate challenge and competitiveness in our sport and in our world of coaching or playing,” said the 62-yard-old Carroll. “To dream about being in this position as a kid and then working all through the years of coaching, battling and watching other guys do it and for the first time for us; it’s a tremendous honor. “It’s a tremendous opportunity and it creates an extraordinary challenge to see if you can be the one. It symbolizes a tremendous amount to all of us. We all live with that, our players and our coaches. It’s great to be here, and (I’m) thrilled to be doing it, too. It makes for so much fun. The whole buildup, the whole following, knowing it’s a global event on game day just adds to the fun of this thing. The challenge continues to be out there for us to reach for, so it’s very exciting.” Both coaches have defensive backgrounds, and they made note of that. Yes, the NFL has become a light-up-the-scoreboard league — and no team ever did it better than Fox’s Broncos, who scored 606 points this season. But Fox and Carroll made their reputations as defensive coordinators before becoming head coaches. Carroll spent one season in charge of the Jets and three with the Patriots before heading to USC. Fox led Carolina for nine seasons. “You’ve got a couple old DB coaches here, and it’s interesting that’s how it turned out,” Carroll said. “It is an offensive era that we’re in, and with all the passing game it’s gone crazy. Maybe it’s fitting that we’ve been fighting our whole life trying to slow this thing down, and we get a chance to do it here on the biggest stage. “Really we have very similar paths and the fact that we’re defensive guys, maybe that gives the defensive guys hope that maybe we can hire one of those guys in the league soon.” That already is happening, perhaps with the theory that strong defensive minds can slow down the points parade. Of the seven head coaching hires this year, four were filled by offenseoriented coaches (Bill O’Brien, Jim Caldwell, Ken Whisenhunt, Jay Gruden) and three by defensive guys (Lovie Smith, Mike Zimmer, Mike Pettine). “I came up with a guy, Chuck Noll, who is a defensive guy, who I learned a lot from,” Fox said of the Hall of Fame coach of the Steelers. “I’ve been blessed to be around a lot of great people from ownerships on down to general managers, front office people, as well as coaches. You always take pride. 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Council will then consider all applicants at the regularly scheduled meeting on February 13, 2014.01/19,01/26,02/02/14 Land (Acreage) EMPLOYMENT 740-446-7444 740-446-4400 60481257 Notices Sunday Times Sentinel Lî&286î�� �&@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Page B6 LîSunday Times Sentinel St. Joe Rebels snap skid, beat Belpre By Bryan Walters From Page B1 19 at halftime — ended regulation with an 18-11 surge, wrapping up the 10-point victory. The triumph was the first since the Rebels held off Miller for a 65-63 home decision back on December 23. The hosts had eight players reach the scoring column, led by Brayden Greer with a game-high 18 points. Landon Hutchinson was next with 11 points, while Mikey Wheeler and Ethan Swain each contributed six markers. Ethan Spurlock was next with five points, followed by Dustin Hornsby with four points and Devin Lucas with three markers. Joseph Ehman had two points to round out the scoring for the Rebels, who were 22-of-34 at the free throw line for 65 percent. Nick Therriault paced BHS with 12 points, followed by Brennen Ferrell with 11 points and Logan Plummer with eight markers. Belpre was 6-of-14 at the charity stripe for 43 percent. bwalters@civitasmedia.com MERCERVILLE, Ohio — Maybe all that was needed was a break. Playing in its first game in almost two weeks, the South Gallia boys basketball team snapped a six-game losing skid Thursday night following a 55-45 victory over visiting Belpre in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Gallia County. The Rebels (6-7, 5-4 TVC Hocking) — who started the season with a 5-1 mark — picked up their first victory of the 2014 campaign, thanks in large part to a good start and an even better finish. The hosts jumped out to an early 9-6 advantage, then traded points with the Golden Eagles (5-8, 4-4) over the next two frames — which gave SGHS a slim 37-34 edge headed into the finale. South Gallia — which led 22- Sunday, February 2, 2014 rallied back and with nine seconds left senior Mychal Johnson hit a triple to send the game into overtime, tied at 61. SJHS hit a pair of free throws to open the extra session but Eastern answered with a three-pointer by Jordan Parker and a two pointer by Maddie Rigsby. The Lady Irish rattled off seven consecutive points to put the lead at 70-66 with 53 ticks left on the clock. Burdette made two free throws in with 41 seconds to play, cutting the lead to one score, but EHS failed to score again and fell 70-68 to St. Joe. “We missed an assignment here and there but we played good,” Eastern coach John Burdette said. “They’re the five-time state champion over here and maybe the best team in West Virginia and we took them to overtime on their home court.” Jenna Burdette led the Green and Gold with 20 points, followed by Erin Swatzel with 19 and Jordan Parker with 16. Maddie Rigsby added six points, Laura Pullins marked three, while Katie Keller and Alia Hayes each had two. Both Swatzel and Burdette were over 60 percent from the field on the night. Swatzel with 15 rebounds and Burdette with 12 each recorded double-doubles, with Burdette falling two assists shy of a triple-double. Rigsby added five assists, while Keller grabbed seven rebounds. Swatzel anchored the EHS defense with a pair of blocks, while Burdette recorded three steals in the setback. The Lady Eagles shot 27of-55 (49.1 percent) from the field, including 5-of-17 (29.4 percent) from beyond the arc. EHS was 9-of-16 (56.3 percent) from the free throw line, while recording 47 rebounds, 19 assists, three blocks, six steals and 20 turnovers. The Lady Irish were led by Mychal Johnson with 21 points, followed by Rachel Lee with 16 and Mychelle Johnson with 12. Griffin Dempsey had 10 points, Tyesha Taylor added six, Kendra Ziegler had three and Caitlin Gale finished with two. SJHS was 21-of-64 (32.8 percent) from the field, 14-of-43 (32.6 percent) from beyond the arc and 14-of-23 (60.9 percent) from the free throw line. St. Joe had 24 rebounds, six assists, six steals and 11 turnovers. “I knew it would be a good game, it’s always a good game with us and St. Joe” said John Burdette. “They know us really well and we know them really well. Yes I want to win but every time on the court right now we are preaching about learning something and getting better.” The five-time state champion Lady Irish have now won six straight games, while this marks Eastern’s first regular season loss since falling at Waterford on January 28, 2013. St. Joe handed the Lady Eagles their last nonleague regular season loss on January 25, 2013. Valley From Page B1 Following the biggest win of his very young career at River Valley, first-year coach Aaron Quinn spoke about the significance of the gutsy performance. “This is something beyond basketball for us. These young men haven’t always been given a lot of credit for their past efforts, but the effort tonight was truly remarkable,” Quinn said. “To have it all come together against a quality program like Chesapeake, it’s something that couldn’t have even been scripted. I couldn’t be any more prouder of these young men. “I want our young men to enjoy this win, but I also want them to now understand what they are capable of. We definitely want to continue to move forward from this win.” There were three ties and 11 lead changes in the contest, all of which came in the first three periods of action. Four lead chang- es and all three ties also came in the first quarter alone, which ended deadlocked at 11 apiece. RVHS jumped out to a small 20-19 edge in the second frame, but the guests received a basket from Andrew Saunders at the 3:19 for their final lead of the opening half at 21-20. The Raiders received eight straight points from Tyler Twyman over the next 1:34, which gave the hosts their largest lead of the first half at 28-21 with 1:45 remaining. Saunders added another field goal 22 seconds later, which wrapped up the first half scoring and allowed River Valley to take a 28-23 edge into the intermission. The hosts committed 10 turnovers and made 9-of-15 shots in the first half, which included a 4-of-8 effort from behind the arc. Chesapeake, conversely, had four giveaways and sank 10-of-27 field goal attempts before break, including a 1-of-8 effort from three-point range. River Valley owned a 14-11 rebounding edge in the opening 16 minutes of action, but the guests claimed a 7-3 lead on the offensive glass. Chesapeake — which never led by more than three points in the contest — scored the first seven points of the third quarter to take its final lead of the night at 29-28 with 6:43 left. Seann Roberts, however, answered with a basket 21 seconds later, allowing the hosts to take a permanent lead at 30-29. RVHS — which made 17-of-28 shot attempts through three periods of play — followed with a 17-5 surge over the next 5:12, as Twyman capped the run with a trifecta at the 1:10 mark for the Raiders’ biggest lead of the night at 47-34. The Panthers added a basket over the final minute to close to within 47-36 entering the finale. Chesapeake made the stretch run that everyone had waited for, as the guests went on a Southern Defenders From Page B2 From Page B2 The Lady Rebels were led by Mikayla Poling with 18 points and Rachel Johnson with 13. Lesley Small had nine points, Sara Bailey added eight, Ashley Northup marked four, while Caitlyn VansCoy and Kelsey Corbin rounded out SGHS with two points each. The Lady Rebels were 19-of-61 (31.1 percent) from the field, 6-of-16 (37.5 percent) from beyond the arc and 12of-24 (50 percent) from the charity stripe. SGHS had 29 rebounds, 13 assists, 15 steals and 17 turnovers. SGHS was led by Poling with 14 rebounds, five steals and four assists. Southern also defeated SGHS on December 21, in Mercerville by a count of 54-51. Hannan countered with a 10-2 surge over the final three minutes, but ultimately never came closer than the final 46-41 outcome. HHS won the battle on the boards by a 42-23 overall margin, including a slim 11-10 edge on the offensive glass. The guests also committed 31 turnovers in the setback, compared to just eight by Ohio Valley Christian. OVCS connected on 19-of-65 shot attempts for 29 percent, including a 4-of16 effort from three-point range for 25 17-7 charge to start the fourth. Gage Rhoades hit a basket with 1:48 left in regulation, allowing CHS to pull to within a point at 54-53. Twyman hit two free throws and John Qualls tacked on another to increase the lead back out to 57-53, but a Brad Meadows basket with 35 seconds left again allowed Chesapeake to close to within a possession at 57-55. Qualls tacked on the front end of a 1-and-1 with 3.9 seconds remaining, but the second rimmed out and fell into the hands of Chesapeake player before a quick timeout was called. CHS inbounded the ball and managed a heave from beyond half court, but the game-tying attempt came up short — allowing River Valley to secure the rare triumph. The Raiders connected on 20-of-37 shot attempts overall, which included an 8-of-14 effort from three-point range for 57 percent. The hosts committed 20 turnovers and were outrebound- percent. The hosts were also 4-of-12 at the free throw line for 33 percent. Emily Carman led the victors with a game-high 24 points, followed by Bekah Sargent with seven points and Sarah Schoonover with six markers. Rachel Sargent and Teah Elliott each contributed four points, while Cassandra Hutchinson rounded things out with one marker. The Lady Cats sank 15-of-45 shots for 33 percent, including a 6-of-15 effort from behind the arc for 40 percent. The guests were also 5-of-14 at the charity stripe for 36 percent. ed by a 33-28 overall margin, including 19-7 on the offensive glass. Tyler Twyman led the victors with a game-high 32 points, which included eight trifectas — including one in each quarter of play. Seann Roberts was next with eight points, while John Qualls and Justin Rusk added six markers apiece. Andrew Moffett contributed four points to the winning cause, while Dayton Hardway rounded the scoring out with two markers. RVHS was 10-of-16 at the free throw line for 63 percent. The Panthers sank 23-of-66 field goal tries for 35 percent, including a 3-of-20 effort from behind the arc for 15 percent. The guests had 10 turnovers and went 6-of-10 at the charity stripe for 60 percent. Caleb Heffner paced CHS with 16 points, followed by Aaron Thompson and Brad Meadows with 12 and 10 markers, respectively. Chelsea Meadows paced Hannan with 15 points, followed by Tamara Wilson with 10 points and Anna Taylor with eight markers. Heather Ellis and Pamela Black rounded out the respective scoring with five and three points. The Lady Cats have the only varsity victory for girls basketball in Mason County, which is now a combined 1-43 as of the last day of January. Point Pleasant fell to 0-17 following a 79-2 loss to South Charleston Thursday, while Wahama is now 0-15 following its 59-12 Wednesday night loss to Southern. Rio From Page B2 “I thought we played one of the best first halfs in my tenure here at Rio,” Smalley said. “We just did every- thing right and attacked on both ends of the floor. We switched up defenses and really had them on their heels.” A second half surge from a veteran and sixth-ranked Georgetown squad was imminent, but perhaps it was the nature of the Tiger comeback that was so impressive. 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After the teams exchanged buckets over the next three minutes, freshman forward Alexis Payne (Deep Water, WV) converted on a field goal to extend the RedStorm lead to 66-54 with 7:12 left in the second half. Unbelievably, Rio Grande’s offense went silent and did not score another point until just 1:39 left in the game, nearly a six minute drought. After the Payne basket, Georgetown embarked on a 17-0 run fueled by five different players. A Tyra three-pointer with 2:37 left in the game gave 6966 lead, which was their first lead since being up 3-2 just 45 seconds into the contest. When the dust settled, the Tigers owned a 71-66 advantage. It was a Bonar basket that, mercifully, ended the run, but the pendulum was firmly sitting on the side of Georgetown at that point. A Baines three-pointer cut the the lead to 74-71 and then a steal on the in-bounds pass by junior guard Brianna Thomas (Maplewood, NJ) would lead to an easy layup and slice the deficit to just one point with 34 seconds left in the contest. That would be the last points the RedStorm would score, however, as Georgetown would make four free throws to end the game and crush the dreams of an upset bid by Rio Grande. “The second half was a complete role reversal,” Smalley said. “I’ll tell you right now that it wasn’t the officiating, although I wasn’t very pleased with that either. You can’t go six minutes without scoring and expect to win. We stopped attacking and I think it’s due to us running out of energy after expending so much physically and mentally in the first half. There were critical calls made and not made at the end of the game, but that was not the reason we lost this game. Down the stretch we missed a number of easy shots that we should have converted on.” The RedStorm would finish the game shooting 49 percent from the field (30 of 61), 23 percent from beyond the arc (3 of 13), and 83 percent from the free throw line (10 of 12), while the Tigers shot 50 percent overall (25 of 50), 46 percent from three-point land (7 of 15), and 72 percent (21 of 29) from the foul line. To put the role-rever- sal into perspective, Rio Grande shot 63 percent from the field in the first half and just 34 percent in the second half. Conversely, Georgetown shot just 29 percent in the first half and then a blazing 69 percent in the second half. Both the rebounding margin (31-29) and turnover battle (19-15) were won by Rio Grande, as they, once again, seemingly won every facet of a game except for the final score. Leading the quartet of double-digit scorers for the RedStorm was Thomas with 19 points to go along with five assists and four steals. Herring tied a careerhigh with 13 points off the bench and a team-high five rebounds. Baines and Bonar rounded out the scoring with 12 points apiece. Georgetown (15-3 overall, 9-1 MSC) only saw five players reach the scorebook and only played eight players throughout the contest. Tyra led the Tigers with 27 points and seven assists, while Andrea Howard and Devanny King chipped in with 16 points apiece. Lizza Jonas had 10 points and Jessica Foster had nine points and a team-high six rebounds to round out the Georgetown scoring. Rio Grande returns home on Saturday afternoon when they host conference foe Cumberlands (KY) at Newt Oliver Arena for a 2 p.m. tipoff. �Sunday Times-Sentinel SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2014 ALONG THE RIVER C1 Artist Jamie Sloane works on a painting in his home studio. Local artist takes ‘professional thief’ approach to innovation By Agnes Hapka GDTnews@civitasmedia.com GALLIA COUNTY — The act of creation is a process of ‘thieving in broad daylight,’ becoming equal parts self-revelatory and self-discovery to Gallipolis-based artist Jamie Sloane. A native of Huntington, W.Va., Sloane has lived in Gallia County since 2003, when he got out of the military, but his Gallipolis roots run much deeper than that. Sloane said. “We used to come and visit with family in the summers. The people here are wonderful.” He has traveled extensively in the US — “There are only two states I haven’t been to.” He was born and grew up in a larger city, and lived and worked in Columbus for a while. However, Sloane said he finds the quiet of a small town more amenable to his particular brand of creativity. “Gallipolis vibrates on a lower frequency,” Sloane said, “I think I’m designed for a slower-paced environment.” That was when he started to paint, after his discharge. It was something he’d always wanted to do, but found that in the odd period after leaving the military, it was time to put brush to paper. “When I got out, I had that strange depression that comes with the adjustment to the ‘normal’ world.” Starting out with abstract painting, Sloane applied the principles of music composition he’d learned while studying at Marshall University to his paintings. “At a base level it’s all the same and I just applied it to the canvas. I composed on a canvas the way I would in music.” Without art, he said, he feels constricted, pigeonholed. “The true part of who I am is on the canvas. You can do or be anything in the art world. I think that’s the message behind why I do it. It’s an oppor- tunity to be fully myself in a world that isn’t always receptive.” “But I wouldn’t want it any other way,” Sloane added, “You get to a certain point in your life when you realize the things you thought were flaws, are actually blessings.” At the same time, Sloane said, he is not afraid to steal liberally from people he admires. Among his major influences Sloane lists Norman Rockwell, 90s graffiti artist Jean Michel Basquiat, Grant Wood, and Thomas Hart Benton. “People are surprised when I mention Rockwell,” Sloane said, “A lot of people consider him just an illustrator, but he does everything a great artist does.” Sloane said he pays at- tention to people who “do it better” — whether it’s painting, drawing, or just living. “I’m always trying to crack people open and figure out their methods,” he said. “I try to surround myself with people who have something I want: in personality, morality, or artistic ability. I’m not a jealous person. I can appreciate others’ success and come as close as I can. Then it becomes a habit.” Although Sloane didn’t start painting until about 10 years ago, he noted, he drew a lot as a child — and was good at it. He was always interested in other people’s art, too. “My dad would take me to the Huntington Museum of Art, and I always knew I was going to paint. I never felt intimidated by it.” His technical drawing ability came from his dad, Sloane said, but his creativity came from his mother. “My mom sang, and played the organ at church. I grew up singing with her. She’s always got creative things going on. I approach things the way she does. I walk away from something and think about it before I take the next step.” Always experimenting, always adapting new ideas, Sloane said he doesn’t stay in one place long, artistically speaking. “That explains the ‘multiple personality’ feel of my show.” The fall 2013 show at the French Art Colony was the first time he’d publicly exhibited his work, and it was a great experience, Sloane said. “That was the best moment of my life.” But the icing on the cake was that several of the pieces in the FAC show had already been sold to a private collector. The collector, whose name has been withheld to protect his privacy, had heard about Sloane’s work through a friend of a friend. “He came over and I was dressed in hunting gear,” Sloane remembered. “He looked at my work and thought I must be a collecSee ARTIST | C2 �Page C2 LîSunday Times Sentinel @9?D@?î>2<6Dî 9@?@CîC@==î2Eî!�+ Jasmyne Johnson has achieved the honor of being named to the honor roll at Kentucky Christian University for the 2013-2014 fall semester. The honor roll is granted to full-time students who earn a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.74. Johnson is the daughter of Shad and Miranda Johnson of Crown City. She is a 2013 graduate of South Gallia High School and majors in sports management and Bible at KCU. Aanestad makes dean’s list POMEROY — Marshall Aanestad of Pomeroy was named to the Fall 2013 dean’s list at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Harrigate, Tenn. To be placed on the dean’s list, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. Aanestad is a veterinary health science major. Shadwick named to the dean’s list at the University of Akron AKRON, Ohio — Jaiden Shadwick has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester 2013 at the University of Akron. Shadwick is the daughter of Ronnie Shadwick of Vinton and Wendi Caudill of Gallipolis. She is a 2013 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and is majoring in speech pathology at the University of Akron. Honor roll announced for Ohio Valley Christian School GALLIPOLIS — The second nine weeks honor roll was recently announced by Ohio Valley Christian School. The following students made the A Honor Roll for the second nine weeks: First Grade: *Makayla Anderson, *Isaac Conley, *Jazahera Moore, *Maneesh Rayani, *Brittyn Snedaker; Second Grade: Austin Beaver, *Cash Burnett, * Ian Conley, Kelsey Henry, Kathleen Johnson, *Michael Staufer, *Emily White, Madeline Young; Third Grade: *Micah Hughes, *Trinity Norville, *Neel Rayani; Fourth Grade: John Case, *Kylie Henry, *Sarah Johnson, Mallory McDonald; Fifth Grade: Zoe Enos, Josiah Johnson, *Laura Young, Emily Walker; Sixth Grade: Levi Anderson, Amy Dong, *Laura Johnson, *Marcie Kessinger, *Dayja’ Leach, Autumn Trent; Seventh Grade: Trevor Blank, Jay Case, *Emily Childers, *Noah Haddad; Eighth Grade: Cori Hutchi- son, Katie Westfall; Ninth Grade: Debbie Reed; Tenth Grade: Eric Blevins, Ann Bowman, Caleb Burnett, *Ashley Childers, Marshall Hood; Eleventh Grade: Emily Carman, Alexis Clark, Ashten Crank, *Teah Elliott, Phil Hollingshead; Twelfth Grade: *Katelyn Beaver, Aubrey Long, T.G. Miller, Amy Ours, *Danny Reed The following students made the B Honor Roll for the second nine weeks: Second Grade: Madison Beaver; Third Grade: Kenzie Childers, Christina Dong, Zane Hurlow; Fourth Grade: Isaac Blank, Lalla Hurlow, Samara Queen, Conner Walter, Chloe Payne; Fifth Grade: Isabella Roush Sixth Grade: Destiny Gray; Seventh Grade: Wyatt Cox; Ninth Grade: Jared Parissi; Tenth Grade: Makenzie Case,Morgan Jenkins, Hannah Westfall; Eleventh Grade: Evan Bowman, Cassandra Hutchison Twelfth Grade: Sarah Schoonover. *Denotes All A’s Artist From Page C1 tor too, because there was such a “The true part of who range of styles. He went through every- I am is on the canvas. thing in my studio You can do or be and said he’d grab the ones he wanted.” anything in the art The collector spent $8,000 that world — I think that’s day. the message behind “I was elated. All this work I’d done as why I do it.” a hobby. I was just overwhelmed.” — Jamie Sloane The collector took the paintings to one of his office buildings in a city not too far away. “His interior decorator said to me, ‘thanks to you, now I have to redecorate everything.’” Sloane laughed. His work now hangs beside that of one of his heroes — Thomas Hart Benton. “You can imagine the kind of impact that had on me,” Sloane said. It was a surreal experience, too, partly because he believes that art doesn’t really belong the artist but to all its predecessors. “It’s arrogant to think that your art belongs to you alone.” It’s arrogance that stunts evolution for artists of all sorts, Sloane said. Progress comes for artists, he added, when they give up on setting out to be entirely original and just become professional thieves. “That’s when you become a better artist.” To advertise your business Call us at: 740.992.2155 or 740.446.2342 &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday, February 2, 2014 Britax recalls strollers for amputation risk WASHINGTON (AP) — Britax is recalling about 216,000 strollers because of a risk to partially amputate fingertips, break fingers or cause severe lacerations, among other injuries, when pressing the release button while pulling on the release strap. Britax Child Safety Inc. of Fort Mill, S.C., has received eight reports of incidents including one partial fingertip amputation, one broken finger and severe finger lacerations. 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Chile is the state vegetable and the basis of the official state question — “Red or green?” A state law even has been passed to protect the spicy reputation of New Mexico peppers by targeting impostors everywhere from roadside stands to grocery stores. “We are the chile state,” declared Katie Goetz, a spokeswoman for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. To help set the record straight, department officials aren’t waiting for the outcome of Sunday’s matchup between the Broncos and Seahawks. They’re sending care packages with 20 pounds of frozen green chiles, aprons, hats and recipes to Hancock and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray. Hancock announced this week he would be wagering a sampling of green chile from a half-dozen local restaurants. There are some chile farms north of Denver and near Pueblo, but many Denver restaurants source their peppers straight from New Mexico, which pumps out more than 60,000 tons of green chile every year. “The flavor of New Mexico green chile is just unique, and nobody else can even come close to delivering that kind of flavor,” said Jaye Hawkins of the New Mexico Chile Association. “I’m assuming that’s what the folks in Colorado love about it.” When it comes to green chile, Gov. Susana Martinez said Thursday there’s no question it’s synonymous with New Mexico. “Although New Mexico doesn’t have an NFL team, we definitely win the Super Bowl of green chile every single year,” the governor said. “Our green chile, whether from Hatch or Chimayo or anywhere else in the state, is our state’s Lombardi Trophy.” Chile is a sacred crop in New Mexico. For neighbors to the north, it has become a culinary pursuit. “If you’re a Denver native, you’ll know all too well of the green chile culture here,” said Amber Miller, a spokeswoman for the mayor. “People put it on everything, and then you can even eat it straight up as soup. We have chile cook-offs.” It’s not so different in Denver come late summer, when the sweet smell of roasting green chile permeates the air outside some grocery stores and markets, Miller said. “New Mexico and Colorado do share in two major items here — a love of our green chile and a love of the Denver Broncos,” she said. And for the Broncos, green chile has become somewhat of a good luck charm. Hancock first wagered it for the AFC title game and again during the playoffs. “We’ve just kept it on the table so hopefully it will take us through to a Super Bowl championship,” Miller said. If not, New Mexicans say they’re ready to help Hancock make good on his wager with some authentic green chile. Philomena Lee, US lawmaker push adoption rights WASHINGTON (AP) — Philomena Lee wistfully described losing her son to adoption and her search for him 50 years later, a quest depicted in the Oscar-nominated film starring award-winning actress Judi Dench. Her experience is a powerful argument for Ireland to open the adoption records for thousands more mothers whose children ended up in U.S. cities such as St. Louis, Philadelphia, Boston and New York, Sen. Claire McCaskill said Thursday after a meeting with Lee. The two women, joined by Lee’s daughter, Jane Libberton, spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill about the Philomena Project and its efforts to reconcile families. The movie has drawn attention to the adoptions, and so did Lee’s riveting story. She recounted some of it. Lee was an unwed, pregnant teenager in 1952 when her Irish Catholic family sent her to the Sean Ross Abbey in Rosecrea, Ireland. She worked seven days a week but was allowed only an hour a day with her son, Anthony. After three years, the boy was sold for adoption to a St. Louis family. Lee said she kept her secret for 50 years, then with the help of her daughter and BBC reporter Martin Sixsmith, they sought to find him. Unbeknownst to Lee, her son was trying to find her too. “They wouldn’t tell him anything at all,” she said Thursday. “They told him I had abandoned him at 2 weeks old.” After several twists, Lee discovered the fate of her son, which is captured in the movie. “At least I found him,” she said. McCaskill said Ireland could do more to help other mothers and children reunite and signaled that the Congress would press the issue, either through a resolution or during Senate confirmation hearings for the next American ambassador to Ireland. “The Irish government has not been as aggressive on this front as we would like,” said McCaskill, who described her own blended family with adopted children. “They have not done what they need to do in terms of making this an easy process.” She argued that they should pass legislation to open the adoption records and ensure that any measure is retroactive. In addition to McCaskill, Lee met with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Rep. Joe Kennedy, DMass., on her first trip to Washington. Although the movie shows Lee traveling to Washington, her daughter said it was a bit of artistic license in filmmaking. Lee has appeared on daytime television and has been invited to the Oscars on March 2, where the movie, Dench’s performance, the original score and the adapted screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope are nominated. “Eight weeks ago, I was a lonely, quiet housewife” living with her husband and family, Lee said. Since the movie’s release and her involvement with the Philomena Project, she said she has been warmly welcomed in the United States and appreciates the outpouring of support. *@C@?E@[Dî>2J@Cî5676?5Dî FDE:?î�:636C TORONTO (AP) — Toronto’s favorite black sheep, Mayor Rob Ford, is rising to the defense of fellow Canadian Justin Bieber, who has recently been in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Bieber was charged with assault Wednesday for allegedly hitting a Toronto limousine driver several times in the back of the head in an incident last month. The news broke a mere few hours after the teenage pop star’s attorney entered a separate not guilty plea in Florida to drunken-driving and other charges. Ford, who has admitted smoking crack while in a drunken stupor and is being sued for supposedly orchestrating the jailhouse beating of his sister’s ex-boyfriend, noted that Bieber is only 19 and defended him when a host on the Washington, D.C.-based radio show “The Sports Junkies” called Bieber “Canada’s worst export.” “Well, you know what, he’s a young guy,” Ford said Thursday. “At 19 years old, I wish I was as successful as he was. He’s 19 years old, guys. Think back to when you were 19.” Ford added that he’s never met Bieber and said that as a 45-year-old he’s not a fan of his music, preferring The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. Ford, a football fan, appears on the sports show weekly. The mayor’s term has been marred by erratic behavior and confessed drug and alcohol use. His travails — which have included leaked videos showing the mayor in an obviously altered state— have embarrassed Canadians and delighted America’s late-night TV comedians. The baby-faced Bieber turned himself in to a Toronto police station Wednesday evening, arriving amid a crush of media and screaming fans. He was charged with one count of assault and is scheduled to appear in court in Toronto on March 10. Police allege Bieber was one of six people who were picked up by a limousine from a nightclub in the early morning hours of Dec. 30, and there was an altercation while en route to a hotel. Police said during the altercation one of the passengers hit the limo driver in the back of the head several times before fleeing. Howard Weitzman, Bieber’s attorney in California, said his client is innocent and declined to comment further. “Well, you know what, he’s a young guy. At 19 years old, I wish I was as successful as he was. He’s 19 years old, guys. Think back to when you were 19.” — Mayor Rob Ford Weitzman said he expects the case to be treated as a summary offense, the equivalent of a misdemeanor in the United States Earlier on Wednesday, Bieber pleaded not guilty in Florida to charges of driving under the influence after driving nearly twice the speed limit on a street in Miami Beach. He also pleaded not guilty to resisting arrest and driving with an expired license. The charges stemmed from Bieber’s arrest last week, along with R&B singer Khalil Amir Sharieff, during what police described as an illegal street drag race between a Lamborghini and a Ferrari. Neither has been charged with drag racing, which is a crime in Florida. A preliminary toxicology report released Thursday showed that Bieber tested positive for marijuana and the anti-anxiety drug Xanax. The report shows no presence of other illicit drugs in Bieber’s system, such as cocaine or oxycodone. Bieber told police after the arrest that he had been smoking marijuana and took a prescription drug. The singer lately has drawn more attention for his brushes with the law than for his music. Bieber remains under investigation for felony vandalism in Los Angeles County over an egg-tossing episode that damaged his neighbor’s home. Detectives searched his home on Jan. 14, and prosecutors have sought additional information before determining whether to pursue charges. The cases have overshadowed the recent release of his latest album. 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Oxfam accepts Scarlett Johansson’s resignation LONDON (AP) — Oxfam International said Thursday that American actress Scarlett Johansson’s support of an Israeli company operating in a West Bank settlement was incompatible with her role as an Oxfam Global Ambassador. Oxfam’s statement followed Johansson’s announcement Wednesday that she was resigning her Oxfam role because of a “fundamental difference of opinion.” Oxfam said it accepted her resignation. The international humanitarian organization said Thursday that it believes SodaStream and other businesses operating in Israeli settlements in the West Bank contribute to the “denial of rights of the Palestinian communities that we work to support.” The charity said it opposes all trade from the Israeli settlements, “which are illegal under international law.” Some 550,000 Israelis live in settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, lands Israel captured in 1967, along with the Gaza Strip. The Palestinians seek all three territories for a future state. Pro-Palestinian activists who advocate consumer boycotts of goods produced in Jewish settlements — which are deemed illegal by much of the international community — have encouraged the public to shun SodaStream. The company’s main plant is in an Israeli industrial zone next to the settlement of Maaleh Adumim in the West Bank. Johansson, who has become a global brand ambassador for SodaStream, is to appear in a high-profile SodaStream ad during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. The company makes home soda machines and home beverage carbonation systems. It hopes to use Super Bowl exposure to increase its U.S. market share, which lags far behind its market penetration in Europe. Johansson’s involvement prompted Oxfam to express concern about her role last week, setting in motion events that led to her resignation. The company’s chief executive, Dan Birnbaum, told The Associated Press that the campaign to boycott products from Israeli settlements had not had any impact on SodaStream. “To the best of my knowledge, we have not lost a single customer,” he said. “If anything, it advances our awareness around the world, because people are talking about SodaStream.” He said the company does not want to “sacrifice” the jobs of 500 Palestinians who work in the SodaStream factory “for some political cause” of some activist groups. The World Jewish Congress issued a statement Thursday praising Johansson for her “forthright defense of economic cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians.” The international organization said the actress was a “role model for others confronted with insidious antiIsraeli pressure.” Ron and Mary Grace Cowdery �@H56CJ[Dî46=63C2E6î � E9î2??:G6CD2CJ LONG BOTTOM — A 50th wedding anniversary reception for Ron and Mary Grace Cowdery will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Long Bottom United Methodist Church. The event is being hosted by friends and family of the couple. They request that gifts be omitted. GALLIPOLIS — Ronald and Geneie Plantz of Gallipolis, Ohio, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 7, 2014. The couple was married at Main St. Baptist Church, Point Pleasant, W.Va., by Rev. Ron Justice in 1964. They have four children all residing in the Gallipolis area, Kevin (Sandi) Plantz, Brian Plantz, Michelle (Ryan) Young, and Rachel Champlin; eight grandchildren, Nathan Plantz, Shane (Jenna) Plantz, Brooklynn Plantz, Garrett Young, Laura Young, Gabby Champlin, David Champlin, and Health Champlin; and one great-grandchild, Peyton Plantz. Ronald Plantz still works fulltime for M&G Palmers. The couple will be commemorating this event with a small family celebration and will be planning a trip later in the year. 6?<:?Dî46=63C2E6Dî ��E9î3:CE952J Edith (Queen) Jenkins celebrated her 85th birthday at the A & A Truck Stop surrounded by family and friends. Everyone enjoyed a good meal and chatting with one another. Edith’s niece, Pauline Unroe brought a German chocolate cake. Great-great niece, Kimberly Cade, baked and sent an orange yum-yum cake. Everyone sung “Happy Birthday” before enjoying the cakes, sharing with the truckers and some other patrons there. Edith opened cards and gifts, graciously went around to everyone thanking them for giving her such a memorable birthday. Those in attendance were Pauline, Rex and Ashley Unroe; Nancy Unroe; Ky and Janet, Jaylen and Gretchen Rice; Gearld and Wanda Cox; Leon and Angie, Kristy, Jake and Bailey Queen; all of Gallipolis. Connie and Jim, Judd, Melissa and Tristen Swindler; Ella Mae Cox; Ronnie and Sheryl Slone; Jack and Mimi Slone, all of Crown City, Ohio; Brenda Jenkins of Jackson, Ohio; Trent and Katy, Madison and Braley Fellure, and Pat Mills of Columbus, Ohio. Steve Evans and family, along with truckers and other patrons at the truck stop, helped make for a delightful evening. Edith (Queen) Jenkins Plan to dump sediment on Great Barrier Reef OK’d SYDNEY (AP) — The government agency that oversees Australia’s Great Barrier Reef on Friday approved a plan to dump vast swathes of sediment on the reef as part of a major coal port expansion — a decision that environmentalists say will endanger one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems. The federal government in December approved the expansion of the Abbot Point coal port in northern Queensland, which requires a massive dredging operation to make way for ships entering and exiting the port. About 3 million cubic meters (106 million cubic feet) of dredged mud will be dumped within the marine park under the plan. Environment Minister Greg Hunt has vowed that “some of the strictest conditions in Australian history” will be in place to protect the reef from harm, including water quality measures and safeguards for the reef’s plants and animals. But outraged conservationists say the already fragile reef will be gravely threatened by the dredging, which will occur over a 184-hectare (455acre) area. Apart from the risk that the sediment will smother coral and seagrass, the increased shipping traffic will boost the risk of accidents, such as oil spills and collisions with delicate coral beds, environment groups argue. On Friday, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority — the government manager of the 345,400 square kilometer (133,360 square mile) protected marine zone — approved an application by the stateowned North Queensland Bulk Ports Corp. for a permit to dump the sediment within the marine park in a location that does not contain any coral or seagrass beds. Bruce Elliot, general manager for the marine authority’s biodiversity, conservation and sustainable use division, said in a statement that strict conditions would be placed on the sediment disposal, including a water quality monitoring plan that will remain in place five years after the dumping is complete. “By granting this permit application with rigorous safeguards, we believe we are able to provide certainty to both the community and the proponent while seeking to ensure transparent and best practice environmental management of the project,” Elliot said. The ports corporation’s CEO Brad Fish has argued that the sediment has been extensively tested for contaminants and was found to be clean. “This is natural sand and seabed materials … it’s what’s already there,” Fish said in an interview last month. “We’re just relocating it from one spot to another spot, in a like-per-like situation.” Rachel Campbell, spokeswoman for the ports corporation, said the group didn’t anticipate the conditions would cause any delays to the dredging plans. Australia is home to vast mineral deposits and a mining boom fueled by demand from China kept Australia’s economy strong during the global financial crisis. Though the boom is now cooling as demand from China slows, Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his conservative government have vowed to focus their efforts on reviving the industry. In a report released in 2012, UNESCO expressed concern about development along the reef, including ports, and warned that the marine park was at risk of being listed as a World Heritage site in danger. $/�îEFC?Dî*:>6Dî)BF2C6î:?E@î)FA6Cî�@H=î�@F=6G2C5 NEW YORK (AP) — Laughter and shrieks echoed through Times Square on Wednesday as bundled-up football fans slid down a gleaming toboggan run, the centerpiece of a Super Bowlthemed outdoor street fair that has invaded the city’s busiest thoroughfare. Sun glinted off the toboggan run, which towers several stories high and looks like a giant slide, and fake snow spat out of a machine into the frigid air, even though the ground on Super Bowl Boulevard had already received a coating of actual snow. “We’re never going to get to do that again down Broadway,” said Margaux Untracht, 28, as she exited the toboggan run with a group of co-workers. “It was fast, but not that fast. It was awesome.” Having ducked out of work during lunch to check out the boulevard festivities, Untracht was in good company. Many of the people roaming around the event were New Yorkers and New Jerseyans — often clad in Jets or Giants apparel — who had come to see what all of the fuss was about. Hundreds of people watched as the shiny silver Vince Lombardi Trophy made its debut in a glass case, where it will remain until it is awarded to the winner of Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. New York Giants defen- sive end Justin Tuck carried the prestigious award from a truck to a trophy display area as a marching band drum line pounded out a cadence for the crowd. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joined the crowd for the unveiling of giant lighted Roman numerals XLVIII. “As a big football fan and even bigger fan of the Big Apple I could not be more thrilled at what’s happening with Super Bowl Boulevard,” de Blasio said. 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