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Hart, 93 Joann Lowe, 75 Robert Reiber, 91 Gene Swisher, 74 Carol Taylor, 76 $2.00 SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 Vol. 48, No. 10 New claims made in lawsuit against Pomeroy By Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — The latest filing in the lawsuit by David and Jamie Deem against the village of Pomeroy and others further details allegations and names another defendant. A memorandum in opposition to the motions for judgment was filed on March 3 by the Deems’ attorney Michael M. Hollingsworth. The case, originally filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court in October, was moved to U.S. District Court-Southern District of Ohio in November. In the initial filings, there was a listing of “Does Defendant,” which could be identified throughout the process. According to the latest filing, the plaintiffs, Jamie and David Deem, intend to amend their complaint to add Mary McAngus, former mayor of Pomeroy, in official and personal capacities, and bring claims against defendant Ruth Spaun in her personal capacity. Additional material factual allegations were also included in the filing that are relevant to the Deem’s claims, according to the documents. In the proposed Second Amended Verifed Complaint, “the Deems intend to join three recently identified “Does Defendants” in their personal capacities: Defendant Ruth Spaun, her son Defendant Shannon Spaun, and the proposed Defendant Former Mayor Mary McAngus, who conspired with the Hylant Defendants and The Ohio Plan Defendants. The Village and the other Village Defendants who were sued in their official capacities will not be joined in this claim.” The new material goes on to state: “The conspiratorial conduct of Defendant Ruth Spain, her son Defendant Shannon Spaun, proposed Defendant Former Mayor Mary McAngus, the Hylant Defendants and The Ohio Plan Defendants in fact was extreme and outrageous. Here are the facts that support the IIED (intentional infliction of emotional distress) claim.” Additional new material states that then-Mayor John Musser climbed the hill and walked behind the residences. He found the spot where water was bubbling up and flowing down the hill. Musser learned that the Smiths had been told the leak was in a private service line. After speaking with Village Administrator Paul Hellman, Musser concluded that the hill slide was caused by the Water Department’s failure to search for, discover and fix the waster leak prior to the weekend. See LAWSUIT | A2 Fire chief commends the actions of Gallia officers, city manager By Amber Gillenwater agillenwater@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS — During a recent regular meeting of the Gallipolis City Commission, Gallipolis Fire Chief Keith Elliott utilized his right to privilege of the floor, addressing the commission about the recent actions two city police officers, as well as a member of the Photos by Jenny Whan photos | Chester Fire Department Firefighters from multiple departments responded to the scene of a trailer fire Thursday in Long Bottom. One airlifted to hospital following fire By Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com OLIVE TWP. — One person is in critical condition following a fire Thursday evening at a mobile home on Mt. Olive Road in Long Bottom. According to Fire Chief Russ Carson, Owen Miller, 50, was transported by HealthNet to the Cabell Huntington Hospital Burn Unit with burns over 45 percent of his body. As of Friday afternoon, Carson said Miller was listed in extremely critical condition. When first responders arrived, Miller and the homeowner, Rodney Pierce, 65, were inside the trailer, one end of which was on fire. First responders pulled both men from the home. Pierce was uninjured in the fire. The Olive Township Fire Department, along with Tuppers Plains and Chester fire departments, Meigs EMS, Squad 90 and a Syracuse squad were also on the scene. The call was received at about 9:20 p.m. Thursday. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting in the investigation as to the cause of the fire. They were on scene Friday morning, but at this time the cause of the fire has not been determined, Carson said. city’s administration. “First of all, let me say, I don’t normally advocate going over the chain of command as Randy [Finney, Gallipolis City Manager] has no idea what I’m going to say and it is about him,” Elliott said, while discussing a fire that occurred last week at a home in Gallipolis. See ACTIONS | A3 Local authors explore Meigs history through vintage images Staff Reports GDTnews@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — The history of Meigs County comes to life through more than 200 vintage images in the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series. The authors of “Meigs County” are both connected to the University of Rio Grande, where Ivan M. Tribe has been teaching since 1976 and Jordan D. Pickens is comSee HISTORY | A3 Rio Grande president leaving for Higher Education Commission ABOVE, firefighters on scene look at the damaged trailer after extinguishing the fire. BELOW, heavy damage was done to the trailer during the fire on Thursday evening. Search for replacement begins Staff Reports GDTnews@civitasmedia.com RIO GRANDE — Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley, president of the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, has been appointed president of the Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is a nonprofit regional accrediting agency that accredits more than 1,000 colleges and universities with a home base in one of 19 states stretching from West Virginia to Arizona. Dr. Gellman-Danley will remain as president of Rio Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley Grande through June, and assume her presidency with the HLC on July 7. See PRESIDENT | A3 �&@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Page A2 LîSunday Times Sentinel Sunday, March 9, 2014 �2==:2î�@F?EJî�@>>F?:EJî�2=6?52C #6:8Dî�@F?EJî�@>>F?:EJî�2=6?52C Sunday, March 16 GALLIPOLIS — Bowl for a Cure will take place at 1 p.m. at Skyline Bowling Center. Cost is $20 per person. All proceeds will benefit local people with cancer needs. For more information, call Sarita Taylor at 446-6170 or Kayla Smith-Zerkle at 645-1521. Tuesday, March 18 GALLIPOLIS — The board of trustees of the Gallia County District Library/Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library will have its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the library. Sunday, March 30 RIO GRANDE — Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner, 11 a.m.3 p.m., Village Municipal Building. Take out or eat in available. The meal will include spaghetti, salad, rolls, drink and dessert. Tuesday, April 1 GALLIPOLIS — Holzer Clinic and Holzer Medical Center retirees will meet for lunch at noon at Courtside. Sunday, April 7 GALLIPOLIS — Coin show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Quality Inn, formerly Holiday Inn. Free admission, door prizes. %9:@î,2==6Jî�@C642DE Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Monday: Mostly sunny with a high near 60. Monday night: Partly cloudy with a low around 42. Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high near 61. Tuesday night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday: A chance of rain. Cloudy with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday: Partly sunny with a high near 40. "@42=î)E@4<D AEP (NYSE) — 49.33 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 27.92 Ashland Inc. 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Gallia County Citizens for Prevention and Recovery (CPR) will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting addressing the impact of opiates and other drugs in our area on Monday, April 7th at 6:30 pm at the Elizabeth Chapel Church Gymnasium (55 Locust St., Gallipolis, Ohio). The program is titled “Restoration – Let’s Take Our Community Back!”. Tuesday, March 11 CJESTER — The Chester Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at town hall. TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer Authority will have its regular meeting at 5 p.m. BEDFORD TWP. — The Bedford Township Trustees will conduct their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the town hall. POMEROY — The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. in the conference room of the Meigs County Health Department, located at 112 E. Memorial Drive. SALISBURY TWP. — The Salisbury Township Trustees will hold their regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the home of Manning Roush. POMEROY — The Meigs County Tea Party will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Meigs County Senior Citizens building, 112 E. Memorial Drive. Brian Duffy and John Eells will be speaking about Agenda 21 issues in Ohio. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Our members are Republicans, Democrats and independents. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Please join your friends and neighbors in discussions about the latest information concerning our government. Snacks and Sweet Liber-tea will be served. LEADING CREEK — Leading Creek Conservancy District will hold a special board meeting at 6 p.m. for personnel matters. respect to the claim of Jaime and David for their enormous, heartbreaking losses. That action was extreme, outrageous, beyond all bounds of decency, intolerable, and illegal.” Another new claim includes that Shannon Spaun told one or both of the Smiths (owners of the property above the Deems) on Oct. 24, 2011, that the water flowing out of the ground could not have come from a village pipeline because at that location, there only could have been a private service line for which the village was not responsible. That is not true according to the claim. A second piece of new material included states, that village officials and employees helped or gave actual or tactical approval for Shannon Spaun to dispose of or destroy the corroded, broken piece of pipe removed form the original leak. The claim is brought against village officials and/or employees, including Doe Defendants, in their personal capacities. “Its (the broken, corroded pipe) existence was acknowledged by Richard Schmizze, P. E. in his November 8, 2011, letter sent to Defendant O’Malley, who in turn acknowledged it in her November 17, 2011, letter. By October 28, 2011, word was circulating through the grapevine in Pomeroy that someone (unnamed) in good standing with City Hall had said a piece of broken pipe removed from the site of the water pipeline break would never be found.” The argument is made that the village employees and/or officials who destroyed or hid the corroded, broken pipe would not have immunity and the willful destruction of evidence constitutes bad faith, recklessness and wanton misconduct under the Ohio Revised Code. The filing also argues that the immunity claimed by the village is waived in the case of negligence in a political subdivision’s proprietary functions. The negligence claim in this case concerns the maintenance and operation of the Village Water Department. The Deems allege eight instances of negligent conduct by the village as stated in the amended verified claim. An argument further responds to the claim by the village that the lack of maintenance, failure to repair leaking water pipeline in a timely fashion and failure to deal with the aftermath of the hill slides caused by negligence were protected “flood control measures,” an immune governmental function rather than its failure to maintain its water supply system. According to the new filing, Ohio case law does not support that contention, stating that “flood control measures” require positive action, not inaction. It goes on to state that normal maintenance does not constitute flood control measures. That argument concludes by stating, “The Village and its officials and employees never engaged in flood control measures. There was no flood. The Village was negligent and did nothing.” A separate argument is that the acts and omission of the village’s officials and employees were not discretionary. Discretion is a defense that can be used by the village, according to the filing. The argument states that defense is unavailable to the village since it was engaged in ordinary maintenance (and lack of maintenance). “With respect to the judgment discretion involved in the defenses, the Ohio courts of appeals have held that ordinary maintenance does not rise to the level of judgment and discretion that would give rise to those defenses.” The argument goes on to state that assuming the defense is applicable, which it is not, Defendant Shannon Spaun and other Water Department employees or village officials acted “with malicious purpose, in bad faith, or in wanton or reckless manner.” It also acknowledges that Shannon Spaun, in his personal capacity, is not immune as an employee of the village as a result of his wanton and reckless misconduct and because he acted in bad faith on Oct. 21, 2011. The argument reads, “When defendant Shannon Spaun walked away from the leaking water pipeline on the late afternoon of Friday, October 21, 2011, he knew or reasonably should have known as a Water Department employee of 20 years of the dangers of a water pipeline located at the top of a steep hill left leaking over the weekend. His conduct was both wanton and reckless” As defined by the courts, wanton misconduct is “the failure to exercise any care toward those whom a duty of care is owed in circumstances in which there is great probability that harm will result.” Reckless conduct is “characterized by the conscious disregard of or indifference to a known or obvious risk of harm to another that is unreasonable under the circumstances and is substantially greater than negligent conduct.” The lawsuit was filed by the Deems against the Village of Pomeroy and several others connected to the village two years following the original slip. In papers filed, David and Jamie Deem, owners of the home located at 148 Butternut Ave., began a civil suit with regard to damages to their property from two hill slides in October and November of 2011. The Deem’s property was damaged extensively as a result of the slides, necessitating a move from the location. The documents state that the residence is over 100 years old and had been owned by Jamie Deem since 1985. The home also held great sentimental value to the couple as it was the home of their late daughter from the time of her birth until her passing in 2008. The Deem’s property was not the only property damaged in the slides, with damage also done to the Meigs County Museum Annex. According to the court documents, the Village’s insurance through the Ohio Plan and Hylant Administrative Services paid for the damages to the annex in full. No payments have been received by the Deems, according to the paperwork. The original document explains eight claims against those named in the suit. The suit was filed against the Village of Pomeroy, also Mayor Jackie Welker and Council Members Ruth Spaun, Phil Ohlinger, Luke Ortman, Robert Payne, Drew Reed and Victor Young, each in their official capacity. Also named as defendants in the action are water department employee Shannon Spaun, in his official and individual capacities, Jane Doe, Janet Doe and John Doe in their official and individual capacities, Hylant Administrative Services, LLC (HAS Claims Services), The Ohio Plan, and Laurie A. O’Malley Senior Claims Adjustor, individually and as an employee of Hylant Administrative Services. The references to Jane Doe, Janet Doe and John Doe are current or former mayors, council members, officials or employees who may have been involved and can be identified at a later time. According to the 35page court document, the Deems are asking for economic and non-economic compensatory damages, to include without limitation, the costs of removing excess dirt, mud and debris from the Butternut Residence property, stabilizing the hillside, and permanently repairing the hillside, the costs of restoring and repairing their home, their out-of-pocket expenses for moving, storage and other matters, lost time from work, mental anguish and suffering, and other no-economic damages, and if permitted, punitive damages, reasonable attorney’s fees, litigation expenses and court costs. The Deems are also asking that a Writ of Restitution be issued requiring the village, mayor and village council to purchase the residence at the fair market value prior to the slides. NOTE: At the time of hill slides, Welker was not the Mayor of Pomeroy, instead, a member of council; additionally, current council members Dru Reed, Robert Payne and Luke Ortman were not members of council. Pete Barnhart, Jim Sisson and Welker were serving in those seats at the time. Lawsuit From Page A1 Musser also explained, in the days after the slide, that the damages to the museum annex and Butternut Residence were the fault and responsibility of the village. It also states that Musser was not alone in the claim, with other village officials telling the adjustors that the village was responsible for the slide and damages. The document filed on March 3, further reads: “From January 1, 2012, until March 15, 2012, proposed Defendant Former Mayor Mary McAngus, Defendant Ruth Spaun, and Defendant Shannon Spaun systematically, day after day, worked to erase the fault of Defendant Shannon Spaun for the leaking water pipeline and the hill slides and even the fact that there had been a leaking water pipeline at all, when in fact there had been two leaks on October 24, 2011, which caused the hill slides. “They collaborated and conspired with the Hylant Defendants and The Ohio Plan Defendants to place blame for the hill slides on an allegedly historically unstable hillside and very heavy seasonal rainfall. “Prior to 2012, the Mayor and all but one Council member (Defendant Ruth Spaun) believed the Village was responsible for hill slides and the losses suffered by the Deems. “After January 1, the conspirators pressed other council members to accept or at least refrain from challenging the revised story regarding how the hill slides had occurred naturally, which had been developed through an “investigation” conducted by the Hylant Defendants and The Ohio Plan Defendants. Even though several letters showed Defendant Laurie O’Malley had been aware of the primary water leak that caused the hill slides early on … She omitted mention of a leaking water pipeline in her final letter denying the Deems’ claim” The conclusion of the argument states that “the Hylant Defendants and the Ohio Plan Defendants, with the help and assistance of Defendants Ruth Spaun, her son Defendant Shannon Spaun and proposed Defendant Former Mayor Mary McAngus wrongfully usurped the important public function and duty of making the finance decision with HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY MOM This advertisement is paid by an Opiate Task Force Grant through the Gallia-JacksonMeigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services. 60488723 Be sure to wish Rita Buckley a Happy Birthday on March 11th 60488643 Events Saturday, March 15 GALLIPOLIS — Modern Woodmen of America breakfast meeting, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, Gallipolis. �Sunday, March 9, 2014 &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday Times Sentinel Lî&286î� #6:8Dî�@F?EJî"@42=î�C:67D Humane Society Thrift Store sale MIDDLEPORT —The Meigs County Humane Society Thrift Shop will have a bag sale the week of March 16-22 at the North Second Street store in Middleport. The store is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. a.m. Wednesday, March 19, to rate and rank Round 8 grant applications for funding. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Michelle Hyer at Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District at (740) 376-1025 or mhyer@buckeyehills.org. Natural Resources Assistance Council Meeting MARIETTA — There will be a meeting of the Natural Resources Assistance Council at Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District, 1400 Pike St., Marietta, at 10 Tannehill table tennis pro SYRACUSE — Table tennis pro John Tannehill, who spent his youth in Middleport and achieved professional status while a teenager, will be at the Syracuse Community Center at 1 p.m. Sunday for an exhibition. It is free and open to the public. A reception with refreshments will follow and table tennis for the public will follow. Basket Games POMEROY — The eighth-grade class at Meigs Middle School basket games will be held at 6 p.m. March 18. Ticket sales at the door will begin at 5:30 p.m. or can be purchased in advance from an eighth-grade student or staff member. The cost is $20, which includes 20 games. Seating is limited. Proceeds from the games will be used to help fund the class trip to Jamestown and Williamsburg. Local businesses sponsored baskets for the games. For more information, call 992-3058. MIDDLEPORT — Middleport Community Association’s spring basket games will be March 11 at Middleport Village Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. There will be an early-bird drawing for those who purchase tickets early. Tickets are on sale at Locker 219, Shear Illusions, Hartwell House, Rutland Bottle Gas or by calling 992-5877, 992-1121 or 742-3153. �2==:2î�@F?EJî"@42=î�C:67D Health district prepares annual report The Gallia County General Health District annual financial report for calendar year 2013 is complete and available for review at 499 Jackson Pike, Suite D, Gallipolis, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lou Ann Whittington, M.B.A., fiscal officer. Rescheduled PSO meeting BIDWELL — A mandatory meeting for River Valley High School/Middle School students interested in participating in the Post Secondary Options Program will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the RVHS cafeteria. A parent or guardian is required to attend the meeting with the student. Students in grades 8-11 are eligible. Please contact Erin Bush, counselor at RVHS at 446-2926 with any questions. Gallia-Vinton ESC Governing Board meeting RIO GRANDE — The regular monthly meeting of the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center (ESC) Govern- ing Board will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Rio Grande, Bob Evans Farms Hall, Room 103. Call (740) 245-0593 for further details. PERI meeting GALLIPOLIS — The next meeting of PERI, Chapter 58, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church on Fourth Avenue in Gallipolis. A representative from the Council on Aging will speak on the services available to local citizens, and also discuss the changes in Medicare. Baseball, softball sign-ups scheduled VINTON — Integrity Baseball and Softball 2014 will have sign-ups from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 14 and 10 a.m. to noon March 15 at Vinton Baptist Church. Bring your child and a baseball glove for skill drills. Children must be 4 years old by Jan. 1 to 12 years old by April 30. Fee is $38 and includes uniform. Practices start in April; games will be played in May and June. For more information, call (740) 388-8454. Actions History From Page A1 From Page A1 pleting his bachelor’s degree. This student-teacher duo was inspired by their mutual appreciation of local history to compile this pictorial history book on Meigs County. The book begins by featuring a historical overview of the five incorporated villages within the county. The authors then delve into the many topics that are specific to Meigs, including economic pursuits, pillars of the community, transportation, and natural disasters. The tragic floods that have devastated the county since the 19th century are documented within the last chapter of the book. The front cover of “Meigs County” showcases a rare, historic image from the flood of 1913 featuring the Meigs County courthouse in the background. “My hope is that through this book residents will realize the history that Meigs County has to offer,” said Pickens, a Meigs County native Tribe’s mother came from Meigs County and he spent a number of years teaching high school in the area. With deep roots in the county, both authors are excited to share their knowledge of local history with fellow Meigs County residents and dedicate this book “to everyone that has ever called Meigs County home.” The authors will have a book signing from 2 to 4 p.m. March 16 at the Meigs County Museum. The book is also available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers or through Arcadia Publishing at 1 (888) 313-2665. “I don’t know if you are aware or not, but … last night, we had a fire run, a structure fire up in the east end, it was two degrees out. We had guys fighting fire, and I turned around and I saw something that is not uncommon recently, and that is our city manager standing there for a considerable length of time,” Elliott said. “The last cold weather fire we had, Randy was there for hours. “It’s just, for me, mind-boggling that we have a supervisor or administrator that cares enough about his people to show up on scene at 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning when the temperatures are like they are,” Elliott continued. “And, this guy has come out and brought us water at the scene, he’s brought us food at the scene and has helped carry air bottles and that kind of stuff — helping out at the scene. As the [chief of the] fire department, I appreciate it, the members of the department appreciate it and I think you ought to be aware of that.” Firefighters with the Gallipolis Fire Department were reportedly dis- patched at approximately 11:18 p.m. on Monday, March 3 to the fire that occurred at a residence located in the upper portion of Gallipolis after an officer with the Gallipolis Police Department called to report that there was a structure fire in the east end area of Chatham Ave. Reportedly, the officers working that evening entered the residence, pulling a female resident from the home. Arriving on scene immediately thereafter, firefighters began to extinguish the fire, while Gallia County EMS arrived on scene to treat the resident. All emergency responders reportedly cleared the scene at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. “The other thing that occurred last night is we had two city police officers that were involved in an incident that directly saved the life of at least one female individual in that structure fire, and that’s a huge deal,” Elliott, who is also a retired lieutenant with the Gallipolis Police Department, said. “I went through 28 years at the PD, I did not directly save anyone’s life, so when I see that, to me, that’s just unbelievable, it’s off the charts. The guys just did a super job.” Elliott further stated that he hoped that the officers could be more officially recognized by the commission for their actions at a later date, but he wanted to make the commissioners aware during Tuesday’s meeting of the recent positive actions of their city employees. “I just publicly wanted to get it on the record that you have no idea what kind of city manager you’ve got, as an administrator. I’ve never worked with any city manager like this, it’s just crazy, and the other thing is these other two guys at the PD just did a fantastic job,” Elliott said. City Commission President Steve Wallis spoke on behalf of his fellow commissioners concerning the information brought before the board by Chief Elliott. “Thank you for bringing that forward. A lot of times we don’t hear the good, we just hear the negative vantage point, but we appreciate when positive does come forward, and we appreciate the actions of all these guys,” Wallis said. President From Page A1 “The Higher Learning Commission is among the most respected entities within higher education. To have one of our own appointed president is an accomplishment for the entire Rio Grande family to celebrate,” said Jack Finch, chair of the University of Rio Grande Board of Trustees. “Barbara Gellman-Danley has had a great and positive impact as the president here at Rio Grande. It’s difficult to summarize her numerous accomplishments since unifying this institution under one president in 2009, but she absolutely will leave a lasting legacy of innovation and positive change.” Finch, along with Rio Grande Community College Board of Trustees Chair Shawn Saunders, has formed a joint Presidential Search Commission tasked with providing oversight and direction for the national search and transition. The Presidential Search Commission also includes URG Board Vice-Chair Alice Dachowski, URG Board immediate past Chair Gerald E. Roach Jr., and RGCC Board ViceChair Larry Kidd. The commission is scheduled to meet March 3 12 to review proposals from presidential search firms and discuss forming a Presidential Review Committee that will include representation from all Rio Grande stakeholders — faculty, staff, students and members of the local community. “This is an exciting time for Rio Grande. Barbara Gellman-Danley’s appointment to the Higher Learning Commission presidency puts Rio Grande on the national stage and reflects positively on what we are accomplishing,” said Saunders, chair of the RGCC board. “We are extremely proud of all she has accomplished at Rio Grande, and so happy to see that recognized nationally. “Rio Grande’s next president will certainly have some big shoes to fill. But I believe this appointment to the Higher Learning Commission showcases the immense opportunity and potential for continued growth that exists here at Rio Grande.” Dr. Gellman-Danley joined the Rio Grande family as president in 2009. Since that time she has: re-engineered the governance of both institutions under one president with a shared executive staff and board committees; developed a 10-year Decade of Service Tech RESTORATION AND CLEANING SOLUTIONS rooms for $99 Dreams strategic plan with comprehensive master plan; $3.5-million capital funds renovation of Wood Hall; development of the Reardon One Stop facility to serve all student enrollment and billing needs; worked with representative Ryan Smith to get legislation to reinstate dorm residency beginning the fall of 2014; maintained a total focus on the learner through Provost initiatives to increase the focus on research among faculty and students at the university; and pending revitalization of Rhodes Hall into a student success and career center using capital funds. Prior to Rio Grande, Gellman-Danley served as vice chancellor at the Ohio Board of Regents, president of Antioch University McGregor, vice president at Monroe Community College and vice chancellor at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Gary Wheeler, chair of the HLC’s board of trustees, said Gellman-Danley was selected after a highly competitive search. “The board selected Barbara Gellman-Danley because of her effective leadership, focus on public policy and advocacy, and strong commitment to academic excellence and transparency as president of an institution of higher learning,” Wheeler said. “We believe that she is uniquely positioned to lead the commission as higher education confronts the many challenges and opportunities ahead.” Gellman-Danley served as a peer reviewer for the HLC for 10 years. Her experience also includes numerous national and state boards including the Association of Governing Boards Council of Presidents, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning Board, Chair of the American Council on Education Commission on Education Attainment and Innovation, the ETS National Community College Advisory Council, the Executive Committee of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, and the Ohio Association of Community Colleges. “I have been affiliated with Rio Grande for over six years, including four and a half as president, and previously as consultant. I’ve grown to deeply admire and care for the people of southeastern Ohio ./% � 3!5.$%23 ,!7 /&&)#% Spring Basket Games! 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I feel very emotional about leaving Rio, and hope to continue to be available for any guidance from a distance. Gallia, Jackson, Vinton and Meigs are great supporters of the community college and university; I am confident Rio will continue to offer programs and opportunities to strengthen the economic engine forged through higher education.” 740-446-9356 Noe.and.Saunders@gmail.com 60470124 �OPINION Sunday Times-Sentinel Letters to The Editor Reader sadden by dog deaths, calls for more action from county officials Dear Editor: It saddens me that 11 dogs were inhumanely killed Feb. 14 at the animal shelter in Gallia County. This man chose to kill the friendliest, most gentle dogs there in the most inhumane method. These dogs had all been vaccinated and were up for possible adoption. It is sad that this was allowed to happen. I want to personally thank and commend the Friends of Gallia County’s Animals for all they do and their hard work in protecting the safety and well-being of these precious animals. I feel this man should be held responsible for this criminal act of animal cruelty, and be prosecuted and relieved of all his duties instead of being reassigned to another department. Step up, officials in Gallia County, and do what you know is right! Deborah D. Carhart Gallipolis Sunday Times-Sentinel Reader Services 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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We are proud to be partnered with the Meigs County Board of Developmental Disabilities to provide unique and exciting community events, which truly raises public awareness of the many abilities of the individuals we serve. Community participation is a large part of raising awareness and EYH is pleased to provide individuals the unique opportunity to a part of our program, which includes 100% community participation and integration. During this month of awareness, and every month, EYH offers skill development and community inclusion all through Ohio’s various community environments promoting self-esteem, self-determination, independence, as well as a genuine choice of services. By providing services for individuals in 16 counties, EYH presents individuals the chance to socialize and develop friendships with others from across Ohio as well as interacting and acquainting themselves with members throughout the community. 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It didn’t take long to exhaust questions about the budget. “Way in the back there!” Carney called out, spotting a raised hand in the very last row. “It’s OK,” the press secretary quipped to the questioner. “There were no seats up here.” “Budget Day,” the annual rollout of the president’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year, is usually a big deal in the capital. But not this year. By universal agreement, Obama’s budget is dead on arrival on Capitol Hill — and the White House wasn’t really pretending otherwise. Instead of offering a proposal that would be the basis for negotiations with lawmakers, White House officials drafted a document that would do Democrats no harm in the 2014 elections. Gone was the proposal from a previous Obama budget to restrain the growth of Social Security costs. Missing was any major proposal to fix the huge long-term deficits in Medicare. Included: $1 trillion in tax increases on business and the wealthy over 10 years, and a wish list of government initiatives, with names such as “Opportunity, Growth, and Security Initiative,” “ConnectEDucators” and “Climate Resilience Fund.” Gene Sperling, who is stepping down this week as Obama’s top economic policy adviser, announced: “This is a pro-growth and pro-opportunity budget.” The problem is, it’s also a pro forma budget. There is logic to the White House’s approach: If any budget Obama produces isn’t going to be taken seriously in Congress, he might as well propose one that won’t be a liability in this fall’s midterm campaigns. But this approach is also a surrender — an acknowledgment that the president isn’t even going to engage. To be sure, Obama has little control over many of the factors causing his budget to be irrelevant this year. The budget deal negotiated by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Sen. 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Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. ure. “The proposed president’s budget is the right level over the 10-year period,” she replied. That means Obama has essentially embraced as permanent the spending cuts forced on him by congressional Republicans, and has abandoned the sort of tough choices on entitlements that would free up more funds for the domestic programs he would like to see. Last month, a group of liberal senators asked Obama not to cut entitlement benefits in his budget. He listened, and his political base will no doubt be pleased with that short-term victory. But it comes at the cost of abandoning other things liberals would like to see. At Tuesday’s briefing, the Obama advisers spoke of his “vision” so much that they might have been at an ophthalmology convention: “the president’s vision of making access to highquality preschool available … the president’s vision for moving the country forward … a down payment on that vision … the president’s vision for high-school redesign … the president’s vision with respect to higher education … a budget [that] is going to represent the president’s vision.” CNBC’s John Harwood asked Sperling to speculate about when the next budget negotiations would take place. “Clearly, they’re not going to take place this year,” Harwood said. “Do you expect that that will happen next year? Or is that something for the next” president? Sperling declined to say, instead referring again to “what you see in the vision of the president’s budget.” But the president’s visions will remain only that if his budget isn’t taken seriously. 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 Michael Johnson Content Manager �Sunday, March 9, 2014 &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday Times Sentinel Lî&286î�� %3:EF2C:6D �62E9î$@E:46D THOMAS B. HART DARWIN — Thomas B. Hart, 93, of Darwin, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Darst’s Private Care Home in Pomeroy. Thomas was born Aug. 24, 1920, in Pomeroy, the son of the late Edson and Anna Weyersmiller Hart. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Philippines during World War II. He retired from Ohio University, where he was an environmental specialist. Mr. Hart was also an author, writing about his experiences in World War II. He privately published “Squadron 16” and “Life as I Knew it in the 1920s and ’30s.” He is survived by two sons, Jack (Susan) Hart and Lance Hart; one daugh- JOANN LOWE SWISHER POINT PLEASANT — Gene Marshall Swisher, 74, of Point Pleasant, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. At his request, there will be no visitation. Service arrangements will be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness at www. komen.org. Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant is serving the family. 55 years; three sons, Steven Lowe, of Belpre, Ohio, Michael Lowe, of Belpre, and Matthew Lowe, of Morgantown, W.Va.; two daughters, Vickie Lowe, of Belpre, and Kim Hambrick of Fleming, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Denver, Jimmy and Kenny Collins; and two sisters, Sharon Brookover and Ruth Kerrigan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Teady Maze and Sue Calaway; and four brothers, Tom, Harold, Charles and Dorsey Collins. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. Burial was in Newbury Cemetery in Little Hocking. ROBERT ‘BOB’ DAYTON REIBER Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Staff Report GDTnews@civitasmedia.com Robert “Bob” Dayton Reiber, of Racine; five Friday at the funeral home. Reiber, 91, passed away great-grandchildren; severYou can sign the online GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Commissioners, in Friday, March 7, 2014, at al stepgreat-grandchildren; guestbook at www.white- conjunction with Gallia County Economic Development his residence. He was born several nieces and nephschwarzelfh.com. and Job and Family Services, will host a job fair from 10 Sept. 16, 1922, in Letart, ews; and special “daugha.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Quality Inn, 577 State Ohio, to the late Castine ter” Phyllis (Harry) Parker Route 7 North, in Gallipolis. CAROL ANN LOUKS TAYLOR and Della “Davis” Reiber. and “son” Dick Gross. The job fair will allow job seekers the opportunity to He served in World War He was preceded in meet with area’s best employers. Attendance to the event POMEROY — Carol sister, Mary Jane (Roy) II with the U.S. Coast death by his parents; sisis free. Guard. He retired from ters Mary Sayre, Margaret Ann Louks Taylor, 76, Armes, and brother, James The Gallia County Economic Development Office Pomeroy, passed away D. (Sharon) Louks as well Kaiser Aluminum after 23 Johnson, Ruth Sayre and works continuously to benefit both employees and emFriday, March 7, 2014, in as several nieces and nephyears of service. Bob was a Cora Wright; and brothployers in Gallia County. Business expected to be in atfaithful member of the For- ers George, Eber and Fred the Rock Springs Reha- ews. tendance include Holzer Health System, Bellisio Foods, bilitation Center, Pomeroy, In addition to her parest Run United Methodist Reiber Ohio Valley Bank, Tractor Supply, Rural King, Manpower, Ohio. Born September 29, ents, she was preceded in Church. He also enjoyed A graveside service will 1937, she was the daugh- death by infant son, Jeffrey and Gallipolis Career College. his woodworking shop and Poeple who are unemployed, underemployed or lookbe conducted at 1 p.m. ter of the late Robert W. D. Taylor, and infant brothplaying Euchre. He was ing for a career change are encouraged to attend. For Wednesday, March 12, and Wilma Jean (Spencer) er, Richard L. Louks. a member of the Tuppers more information, e-mail Anna Jones, Gallia County job 2014, at Carmel Cemetery Louks as well as a member As per her request, there Plains VFW post 9053 and developer, at ajones@gallianet.net, or call (740) 446near Racine with Pastor of the Aloma United Methwill be no funeral services. DAV. 4612, Ext. 239. He is survived by his Wesley Thoene officiating. odist Church, Winter Park, Cremation and Interment Military graveside rites Fla. in Gravel Hill Cemetery wife of 73 years, Wilma; Carol is survived by will be conducted at the sons Randy (Frances) will be presented by the Reiber, of Racine, and VFW and American Le- two sons, James D. “J.D.” convenience of the family. (Carolyn) Taylor and Rob- The McCoy-Moore Funeral Terry (Judy) Reiber, of gion. Arrangements are under ert Scott (Melissa) Tay- Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Reedsville, Ohio; grandchildren Rachel Perdew, the care of the Anderson lor; granddaughters, Erica Gallipolis, is honored to of Pataskala, Ohio, Vince McDaniel Funeral Home in Kaye Taylor Raike and handle the arrangements Holly Deann Taylor (Brett) for the family. (Tonia) Reiber, of Racine, Pomeroy. POMEROY — A pair the time the scholarship is An online registry is Pierce; triplet great-grandCondolences may be of $1,500 scholarships, drawn. Jessica Reiber, of Palatka, Fla., Robert (Amy) Reiber, available at www.ander- children, Abigail, Elijah sent to www.mccoymoore. one for a boy and one for Applications can be and Gracelynn Raike; com. of Wellston, and Russell sonmcdaniel.com. a girl, will be awarded by picked up at the Eagles the Pomeroy Eagles Club, Club in Pomeroy. A current photograph, name, Aerie #2171, and the Eagles address, telephone number and date of birth must be Auxiliary. To qualify for consider- included in the application. “This suggests we should see economy,” said Stephen Wood, chief ation, the mother, father WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. emApplications can be sent ployers stepped up hiring in Febru- solid gains in job growth in coming market strategist at Russell Invest- or biological grandparents to Pomeroy Eagles Aerie ary despite a blast of harsh winter months,” said Michelle Meyer, se- ments. must be an active mem- #2171, Attn: Scholarship The government revised up its ber of the Pomeroy Eagles Committee, P.O. Box 427, weather, renewing hopes that the nior U.S. economist at BofA Merrill estimate of job gains for December #2171. This requires the Pomeroy, Ohio, 45769 or Lynch Global Research. economy could accelerate this year. Daniel Alpert, managing partner and January by a combined 25,000. parent and/or grandparent returned personally to the February’s gain of 175,000 jobs, up from January’s 129,000, coincided at Westwood Capital, noted that December’s gain was revised up from to participate in the activi- club. with a rise in the unemployment rate roughly two-thirds of the job growth 75,000 to 84,000, January’s from ties of this club, in that the Applications for the to 6.7 percent from a five-year low of in January and February was in 113,000 to 129,000. member helps in fund rais- scholarships must be postFriday’s report makes it likely that ing, supports the club with marked no later than May 6.6 percent. The rate rose because higher-paying industries. That’s a more people began seeking jobs but reversal from all of last year, when the Federal Reserve will continue re- their financial support, or 1, 2014, to be considered some didn’t find them. That’s still an about two-thirds of job growth was ducing its monthly bond purchases their attendance. eligible. Winners will be at its next meeting March 18-19. The encouraging sign: More job hunters in lower-paying fields. The applicant must be decided by a lottery drawA category called professional and Fed is buying Treasury and mortgage entering his or her first ing. suggest that people grew more optibusiness services, which includes bonds to try to keep long-term loan year of secondary educamistic about their prospects. The scholarships will be Friday’s figures from the Labor De- better-paying jobs such as engineers, rates low to spur growth. Fed policy- tion or currently enrolled awarded upon evidence partment were a welcome surprise accountants and architects, along makers have reduced their monthly in secondary education of acceptance and admitafter recent reports showed that with some lower-paying jobs such as bond purchases by $10 billion at each but not a past recipient of tance to an institution of harsh weather had closed factories, temporary work, added 79,000 jobs of their past two meetings to $65 bil- the first year of secondary post-secondary education. lowered auto sales and slowed home in February. That was the most in a lion. education; or currently A minimum of 10 semester Average hourly pay rose 9 cents in enrolled in secondary hours or 16 quarter hours sales. Along with a sharp increase year. Retailers, though, lost 4,100 jobs, February to $24.31, the biggest gain education but not a past must be taken. in wages last month, the report suggests that some employers are con- transportation and warehousing since June. Hourly wages have risen recipient of an Eagles All criteria in the appli2.2 percent over the past 12 months, scholarship. The applicant cation must be met to be fident that consumer spending will firms 3,600. Despite February’s solid gain, the ahead of 1.6 percent inflation over that must be younger than 21 at considered eligible. pick up in coming months. The severe winter appeared to monthly average of 129,000 jobs time. That could mean that employers have less effect on hiring than most that employers have added from De- are finally starting to boost pay after economists had feared. Construction cember through February marks the several years of stagnant wages. Economists cautioned that further companies, which usually stop work weakest three-month stretch since in bad weather, added 15,000 jobs. mid-2012. It’s down from a 225,000 sustained increases would be needManufacturing gained 6,000 for a average for the previous three ed to signify a broad pickup in pay. Some of the wage increase likely resecond straight month. Government months. The report presents “a picture of a flects the recent job gains in higheradded 13,000 jobs, the most in six grinding but positive recovery in the paying fields. months. ter, Hilda (Dan) Stotts; six grandchildren, Lona Kay Folmer, Charlotte Hart, Ursula McDaniel, Edson Hart, Thomas Tirado and Andre Tirado; 14 greatgrandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; four nephews; and two nieces. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Cecelia Hart, on Dec. 19, 2013; one nephew, Thomas Leifheit; and one niece, Polly Leifheit. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Ewing Funeral Home. Friends may call the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Burlingham Cemetery. LITTLE HOCKING, Ohio — Joann Lowe, 75, of Little Hocking, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born Oct. 28, 1938, in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Nay and Mildred (Fredrick) Collins. Joann was a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and a member of the Little Hocking Church of Christ. Her faith in Christ lives on in her children and grandchildren. She was a cook for Arcadia Nursing Home, Little Hocking Elementary School, Warren High School, St. Joseph Hospital and hundreds of friends and family. She also worked for Nashua Photo. Joann spent her life serving others. She gave far more to this world than she ever took from it. She loved her family and the Bible. Her memory will be cherished and honored by her family. She is survived by Shirley Lowe, her loving husband of �2==:2î�@F?EJî �@>>:DD:@?6CDî H:==î9@DEî;@3î72:C Area employers looking to connect with job seekers �28=6DîD49@=2CD9:Aî 2AA=:42E:@?Dî2G2:=23=6 Job gain in Feb. despite harsh weather lifts hopes NOTICE Accuser takes stand in general’s sex assault case FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — An Army captain who says she was sexually assaulted by a general sobbed Friday as she testified that they had a three-year affair and that he threatened to kill her and her family — and “do it in a way no one would ever know” — if she ever told anyone. The testimony came on the opening day of the trial of Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair, believed to be the highest-ranking U.S. military officer ever courtmartialed on sexual assault charges. Asked by a prosecutor to identify her abuser, the woman looked quickly in Sinclair’s direction at the defense table and pointed at the man with whom she admits violating military law by having an adulterous relationship. She was given immunity in exchange for her testimony, which was expected to continue through Friday afternoon. She had yet to be asked about the explosive central allegation — that Sinclair twice ended arguments about their relationship by unbuttoning his pants and forcing her head into his lap to perform oral sex. The trial is unfolding with the Pentagon under heavy pressure to confront rape and other sexual misconduct in the ranks that even the military has called epidemic. On Thursday, the Senate rejected a bill that would have stripped commanders of the authority to decide whether to prosecute rapes and other serious crimes. In opening statements Friday, prosecutor Lt. Col. Robert Stelle painted Sinclair, 51, as a man who used his authority to intimidate and coerce a female officer nearly 20 years his junior into sex. The former deputy commander of the storied 82nd Airborne Division, Sinclair could be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty. Defense lawyers portrayed Sinclair as the victim of a desperately infatuated woman who became angry when she discovered that another woman had sent the general an email that closed with “I love you.” The defense also contends Sinclair is the target of overzealous prosecutors under political pressure to make an example of him, despite weak evidence and an accuser with a history of telling lies. Defense attorney Ellen C. Brotman began her opening statement by reading the jury — composed of five two-star generals — excerpts from the woman’s diary, written during the affair. Even after he was alleged to have threatened to kill her loved ones, she wrote of her desire for him, Brotman said, and the only fear she expressed was that he might still love his wife. $2,000.00 REWARD For person or persons involved in breaking & entering at Eastern Auto Sales Garage & Office Call 740-441-9580 for the arrest and conviction of person or persons 60488923 Have story suggestions? Call: 446.2342 or 992.2155 60462834 �&@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Page A6 LîSunday Times Sentinel Sunday, March 9, 2014 No felonies found in dog killing case City solicitor, law director now investigating for misdemeanors By Michael Johnson michaeljohnson@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Prosecutor’s Office won’t file felony charges against a county employee in connection with the Feb. 14 deaths of 11 dogs at the county animal shelter. In a letter read to the Gallia County Commissioners by Sheriff Joe Browning, County Prosecutor Jeff Adkins’ office “does not find a chargeable offense.” The case has now been turned over to Gallipolis City Solicitor/Law Director Adam R. Salisbury after the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday concluded its investigation and asked Adkins to review the case. “I got the file at about 8:45 (Thursday) morning,” Salisbury said. “I’m the one that’s going to be evaluating the case for possible misdemeanors.” Since the investigation is still ongoing, Salisbury said he wouldn’t answer questions about the case. “It’s not my policy to answer questions about pending investigations,” he said. “I don’t want to try to taint the investigation. I don’t want to prevent information from coming forward, and I certainly don’t want anyone to get the wrong impression about how we go about making decisions, both in the prosecutor’s office and my office. We want the appropriate authorities to investigate the case.” For the past few weeks, the Gallia County Commission — overseers of the county animal shelter and its employees — has been seeking answers as to why 11 dogs were euthanized prior to a dog adoption event sponsored by the Friends of Gallia County’s Animals, a local animal group that promotes animal welfare, and provides assistance and care to displaced, abandoned, or abused animals. Group members say that all 11 dogs were killed despite being properly vaccinated and slated for adoptive families. No one has been officially charged with the dog deaths, but the supposed employee under investigation has been openly identified by members of the audience during county commission meetings as the assistant dog warden. The person’s name, linking him to the Feb. 14 canine deaths, has also appeared on several websites, including two Facebook pages titled “No Kill Coalition” and “Friends at the Gallia County Animal Shelter.” There is also an online petition at www.change. org calling for the employee’s removal as assistant dog warden. The website identifies Lindsey Bush, of Vienna, W.Va., as the petition’s creator. Autumn Thomas, a member of the Friends of Gallia County’s Animals, asked Salisbury if it was possible to have a person arrested on a misdemeanor charge. “I’m not saying that that’s going to happen in this case,” he said. “If you’re asking if it’s available, in general, yes you can arrest somebody (on a misdemeanor).” Michael Johnson | Sunday Times-Sentinel Randy Rieve, right, of Gallipolis, addresses the Gallia County Commission on Thursday. Seated next to him is Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning, who read a short letter from the County Prosecutor Jeff Adkins that stated no felony wrongdoing was found regarding the Feb. 14 euthanization of 11 dogs at the county animal shelter. Thomas then asked the commissioners about obtaining information from the employee’s personnel file. “I think we, as a group and without wanting to interfere … we want to formally request a copy of (county employee’s) license,” Thomas said. “I don’t see where that would interfere … if you could just provide us with a copy of that.” Board president David K. Smith referred Thomas to the prosecutor’s office. “I don’t know if that’s a violation or that’s a document that you have a right to see,” he said. “There are certain things in a personnel file that I know we are not allowed to release. We’ll have to refer that to the prosecutor for his opinion.” Even though Salisbury is the city’s solicitor, he said he often prosecutes cases outside the city, but within the county. “Our jurisdiction ends at the city limits, however I do prosecute misdemeanors that are brought to be from the sheriff’s office … like this case,” he said. “I do receive a paycheck from the county commission. “I appreciate your patience as I work through this case,” Salisbury said. “I’d rather do it right than do it fast.” Jazz in the Village coming to town By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@civitasmedia.com MIDDLEPORT — Matt James and his 16-piece orchestra will return to Middleport for a concert at the Riverbend Arts Council on Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. The Arts Council annually hosts the “Jazz in the Village” program, where the Ohio University Jazz Ensemble I performs under the direction of James. Refreshments furnished by area restaurants and delis will be served, and the spacious wood floor of the Arts Council, at 290 North Second Avenue in Middleport will be open for dancing. Tickets are $20 per person and are on sale now at King Ace Hardware in Middleport, and at Clark’s Jewelry in Pomeroy. Advance purchase is recommended. The orchestra will present a three-hour program of jazz, swing, big band and dance music. Jazz ensembles are the cornerstone of the jazz program at Ohio University and perform a variety of musical styles. The music of the important jazz masters are included on every program, and their repertoire includes the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones, swing era big bands, and contemporary and student arrangers and composers. James is a professor of saxophone and jazz studies and teaches instruments, theory and arranging at Ohio University. He has Submitted photo Matt James and his 16-piece orchestra will perform at the Riverbend Arts Council Saturday night. performed as lead alto saxophonist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, touring the United States, Canada, Japan and South America, and has appeared often on radio and television. He recorded with the orchestra on Barry Manilow’s Arista records release, “Singin’ with the Big Bands,” and was lead alto saxophonist on tour with the Phil Collins Big Band, performing in the United States and Europe. Jazz In The Village is sponsored by King Ace Hardware. 60488088 �C62î=6256Cî?2>65î E@î�AA2=249:2?î �@F?52E:@?î�@2C5 www.mydailysentinel.com or www.mydailytribune.com NELSONVILLE — Alan Stockmeister, a Jackson County business leader and Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Outstanding Philanthropist honoree, is the newest member of the foundation’s board of trustees. “I am honored that the foundation has asked me to serve my community and the wider region in this way,” Stockmeister said. “I look forward to working with the other board members and to the opportunities this brings. FAO empowers communities throughout Appalachia and I’m excited about being able to reach so many individuals.” The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio, including both Meigs ad Gallia counties. A 501(c)(3) public charity, the foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. The work of FAO is largely achieved through the strong support and expertise provided by the board of trustees. Each member, past and present, has contributed tremendously to the foundation’s mission and is highly regarded for his or her efforts and dedication to the region. Stockmeister is one such individual. His philanthropy includes involvement in Holzer Health System. He is a supporter of the Holzer Center for Cancer Care and has served as chairman of the board of trustees of both the Holzer Consolidated Health System and the Holzer Medical Center-Jackson. Stockmeister also invests in education in Appalachia. He has served on the University of Rio Grande Board of Trustees, and he contributes to Jackson City Schools and The Ohio State University. “We are so pleased Alan has agreed to serve on the board of trustees,” FAO President and CEO Cara Dingus Brook said. “His dedication to Appalachian Ohio was evident when FAO honored him in 2005. Now, Appalachian Ohio’s communities and citizens will certainly benefit from his experience in business, knowledge of community investment, and passion for philanthropy.” In addition to his community involvement in Appalachia, Stockmeister is known for his many business endeavors. He holds leadership positions among multiple corporations: he is CEO of OPM Metals in Jackson, the largest gold and silver refiner in America; chairman of Dallas-based Elemental, a global precious metals company; CEO of Echo Environmental, an electronics and metals recycler; and owner and president of Foremost Management Inc., a Jackson-based construction management, development and property management firm. Stockmeister’s other philanthropy work supports Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, Markay Cultural Arts Center, the YMCA, and Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He is a member of the Association of Ohio Commodores, a non-partisan group whose goal is to strengthen Ohio’s economy with an emphasis on job creation and retention. �Sunday Times-Sentinel SPORTS SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 mdsports@civitasmedia.com B1 Josh Riffe named new GAHS football coach By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com CENTENARY, Ohio — Patience is a virtue. After twice being passed over for the head football job in a five-year span, the third time proved to be the charm for Josh Riffe after being chosen as the new gridiron coach at Gallia Academy High School during the most recent Gallipolis City Schools Board of Education meeting held on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Riffe — which rhymes with wife — has eight seasons of experience as a varsity assistant, which includes stints at four different programs from mul- tiple states. He has also been employed as a high school history teacher at GAHS over the past five years. Riffe applied for the Blue Devils’ opening in 2009 and eventually stayed on as an assistant after GAHS chose Mike Eddy to replace Matt Bokovitz as football coach. Riffe was at Gallia Academy for three seasons before spending the last two years at Meigs as an assistant under former NFL player Mike Bartrum. Riffe — a 2001 graduate of Wyoming East (W.Va.) High School and 2006 graduate of Marshall University — also applied for the position a year ago when Wade Bartholomew was ultimately selected as Eddy’s successor. Bartholomew went 5-5 in his one season and recently accepted the same job at Bloom Carroll. Riffe started his coaching career in 2006 as an assistant for one season at Chesapeake, then moved onto Class AA perennialpower Wayne for two years before coming to GAHS. Josh Riffe He was also part of a Class AA championship team in 1999 as a junior at Wyo- head football coach. And ming East. now, that dream is a reality Riffe — who will turn 31 — which is something he in August — has put in his is truly thankful for. time and has long awaited his chance to one day be a See RIFFE | B2 Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Point Pleasant junior Aden Yates works in the post on Winfield senior Toby Show (10) during the Generals’ 58-44 triumph in the Class AAA Region 4, Section 1 semifinal, Thursday night in Putnam County. Point Pleasant falls to Generals, 58-44 By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com WINFIELD, W.Va. — It isn’t always how you start but rather how you finish. The Point Pleasant boys basketball team led host Winfield through the first quarter of Thursday night’s Class AAA Region 4, Section 1 semifinal. The Generals rebounded from their slow start to take the fivepoint lead into the fourth and they put PPHS away with a 21-12 run, ending the Big Blacks season by a count of 58-44. Point Pleasant (14-9) led 14-to-9 after eight minutes of play, with senior Wade Martin leading the guest with seven first quarter points. All nine of Winfield’s (14-9) first quarter points came on John Bellomy three-pointers. WHS senior guard Zach Fisher got in on the action in the second period, marking 10 points and helping the Generals to a 25-22 halftime lead. The Green and White outscored PPHS 12-to-10 in the third quarter to increase the lead to five points with eight minutes to play. Winfield surged for 21 points in the final stanza and took the 58-44 victory in front of its home crowd. Point Pleasant was led by all-time leading scorer Wade Martin with 16 points, followed by Alex Somerville with 13. Brian Gibbs marked seven points, Evan Potter added four, while Garrett Norris had three and Doug Workman finished with one. PPHS was 6-of-12 from the free throw line for 50 percent, while connecting on four three-pointers in the setback. The Generals were led by Zach Fisher with 19 points and John Bellomy with 18, followed by Colt Schoolcraft with 12 points, all of which came after halftime. Heath Diehl added five points, while Toby Show rounded out the WHS total with four markers. The Green and White were 9-of-12 from the free throw line for 75 percent, while hitting nine trifectas in the win. This marks the final game in the Red, White and Black for PPHS seniors Wade Martin, Evan Potter, Garrett Norris, Nick Templeton and Alex Somerville. Martin finishes his career at PPHS with 1,265 points, the most in school history by 22. This is the second straight year PPHS has ended its season in the sectional semifinal, last year Hurricane defeated the Red, White and Black by a 78-61 count in Putnam County. This is the first time in over a decade that Point Pleasant has finished a season with single digit losses. Winfield will face Hurricane in the sectional final on Saturday. OVP Sports Briefs Wahama football fundraiser MASON, W.Va. — The Wahama High School varsity football team is sponsoring a chicken barbeque as a fundraiser for new football uniforms. The event will take place on Thursday, March 20, at the New Haven United Methodist Church. Dinners may be purchased the day of the event at the church. Also, we are delivering to your place of business if you have at least 10 orders. For $7, you get a chicken half, baked beans, cole slaw, dinner roll and a brownie. You can also choose just a chicken half and a roll for $5.00. To place orders for delivery, contact Paul Hesson at the church on March 20 at (304) 882-2624. GAHS parents meeting for spring sports CENTENARY, Ohio — Gallia Academy High School will be holding a parents’ meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the Holzer Center of Performing Arts for any student that plans on participating a spring sport. The athlete and at least one parent are required to attend the meeting. Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Eastern senior Jordan Parker (12) dribbles baseline past a pair of Waterford defenders during the first half of Thursday night’s Division IV regional semifinal contest at Jackson High School in Jackson, Ohio. Lady Eagles fend off Waterford, 47-30 Eastern will face Green Wave in final rematch By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com JACKSON, Ohio — Fortunately, kitchen sinks are not permitted anywhere near the inside of a gymnasium. If they were, however, Waterford coach Jerry Close may have tried throwing a few at the Eastern girls basketball team too. Close and his Lady Wildcats broke out every trick in the book, but not even creativity was enough to prevent the Lady Eagles from moving on to the program’s third-ever Elite 8 appearance Thursday night following a 47-30 victory in a Division IV regional semifinal matchup at Jackson High School. After dropping a pair of decisions to EHS in the regular season by an average of 30 points, the fourth-seeded Lady Wildcats (18-8) managed to keep things interesting for three-plus quarters of play with an entirely different approach. WHS did away with its traditional full-court pressure and up-tempo style in favor of a slowSee EAGLES | B3 Eastern senior Erin Swatzel (35) dribbles past Waterford defender Regan Porter during the first half of Thursday night’s Division IV regional semifinal contest at Jackson High School in Jackson, Ohio. GAHS to attend TVC meeting Wednesday GAHS free sports physicals CENTENARY, Ohio — Free sports physicals for the 2014-15 school year will be offered to all Gallia Academy students at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Urgent Care By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com unit of the main campus of Holzer Health Systems. Each student needs to have a pre-physical completed before atATHENS, Ohio — Galtending. lia Academy is headed to the Tri-Valley Conference GPR baseball/softball signups GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Gallipolis Parks and Recre- … to hear what they have ation Department will hold baseball and softball signups to say. The Blue Devils will join through Friday, March 14. You can sign up at the Gallipolis Justice Center, 518 Second Avenue any day from 7:30 fellow Southeastern Ohio a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Special evening signups will be from Athletic League members 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, and Wednes- Jackson, Logan and Warren on Wednesday, March day, March 12, at the Gallipolis Justice Center. 12, at a closed-door meetSee BRIEFS | B2 ing with the TVC Board of Control in regards to possibly joining the 45year old league. GAHS — like Jackson and Warren — submitted a letter of interest to the TVC Board of Control in late February, which expressed the possibility of becoming a member of the rapidly-growing Tri-Valley Conference. Logan also submitted an application to the TVC earlier this week, mean- ing that the entire SEOAL separately checked into joining the conference — which is a by-law of the TVC. The TVC’s current bylaws prohibit it from ‘absorbing any conference or group of schools’. All changes to TVC by-laws, or its membership, must have the approval of the conference’s superintendents. The TVC started with four teams in 1969 and has grown to 15 programs over the last four years, with River Valley set to become the 16th member later this fall. The TVC Ohio will consist of seven schools at the start of the 2014-15 school year, while the Hocking Division will remain in its current nineteam format. See MEETING | B2 �&@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Page B2 LîSunday Times Sentinel Irish hold off Wahama, 63-59 Sunday, March 9, 2014 �E9î8C256î"25Jî*@C?25@6DîH:?îE@FC?6J By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — White Falcons’ late run falls short. The Wahama boys basketball team scored 23 points in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s Class A Region 4, Section 2 semifinal. Huntington St. Joe scored 18 in the fourth held off the White Falcons by a count of 63-59. The Irish (18-2) outscored the Wahama (10-13) 15-to-9 in the opening quarter but the White Falcons cut the deficit to five points at halftime. Huntington St. Joe scored 16 in the third period and pushed its lead to 45-36 with eight minutes to play. The Red and White outscored SJHS 23-to-18 in the fourth quarter but the Irish claimed the 63-59 triumph. Wahama was led by Hunter Rose with 16 points, followed by Hunter Bradley and Wyatt Zuspan with 12 apiece. Brent Larck had eight points, Derek Hysell added five, while Ryan Thomas rounded out the WHS total with two points. Keith Clemons led the Irish with 26 points, followed by Payne Meadows with 14 points and Brian Conaty with 12. Travis McNeil added six points and Thomas Rabel had five to round out the SJHS total. The Irish face Charleston Catholic in the sectional final on Friday. Defending state runnerup Charleston Catholic defeated Buffalo 62-41 on Thursday. This marks the final game for Wahama seniors Hunter Bradley, Wyatt Zuspan, Michael Hendricks, Derek Hysell and Ian Kapp. Submitted photo The Southern fifth grade girls basketball team took 1st place in the Eastern Basketball Tournament on Friday February 28th. The Lady Tornadoes defeated Eastern 19-11 in the championship. Pictured above in the front row, from left, are Ashlee Cundiff and Jordan Hardwick. Standing in the back are Natalie Harrison, Kyla Nicol, Caelin Seth, Claire Bradbury and Coach Phil Bradbury. Riffe From Page B1 involved in the playoffs over the last six years, although not all happened during his time there. He is, however, very familiar with how each of those teams managed to become successful — which is something he plans to bring with him to Gallia Academy. “I’ve learned different things and approaches from the different places that I’ve been in the past, but I’ve also learned that you have to have people around that you respect and trust,” Riffe said. “I’ve also learned that it’s about doing what matters, which is making the kids better people.” The fact that Riffe is not so far removed from the program means that some of the upperclassmen will remember him from a few years back. It’s also “I’m really excited because being here in the community for the last five years, it’s something that I’ve always wanted,” Riffe said. “I’ve wanted to be a head coach as long as I can remember, and this is actually the only place that I’ve ever applied for a head coaching job. This has been a goal of mine and I’m real excited to get the opportunity to be here. “I’ve always had a goal of trying to get somewhere and stay there. I live here and I’ve taught here for five years, and I’ve coached here for three years. Now I have this opportunity to build a program and hopefully maintain it. That’s the part that most excites me right now.” Each of the four programs that Riffe has worked with have been a big plus that a majority of his staff is either from or currently working at GAHS. Those attributes should help make the transition a little easier to handle — on both sides. “With all of the stuff that I’ve dealt with here recently, I can imagine how much harder all of this would have been if I didn’t know the kids and the surroundings,” Riffe said. “It does help that the kids are already familiar with me, and most of the staff is already from here as well. “This allows us to go into the weight room and into the offseason with a fresh start. It’s not about the kids learning us or us learning the kids. We can just focus on becoming a better football team.” When asked about what his approach on Friday nights would be, Riffe wasn’t hesitant in responding that it would depend on the strengths of that year’s squad. “We’ll run a little bit of a prostyle offense, the kind that will work best around the pieces we have. I’m not a set in stone guy like Bob Lutz at Ironton, but if we have the kids that allow us to run six plays successfully — we’ll do it,” Riffe said. “We are going to do whatever it takes to give us the best chance of winning football games week to week.” Riffe believes that his previous coaching experiences will benefit the Blue Devils in the long term, particularly with all of the different styles that he’s picked up along the way. And even with the future of the SEOAL in question, Riffe is choosing to just focus on getting his kids ready for the rigors of the regular season. “One of the things I picked up from Coach (Tom) Harmon at Wayne was that we are going to do what we do and let the chips fall where they may. All we can control is our effort and the things that we do,” he said. “Regardless of who the opponent is or what league we play in, all we can focus on is what we do in each of our 10 games on the schedule. “You have to have a plan and stick to it. The rest will work itself out.” Riffe resides in Gallipolis with his wife Michelle — a 2000 graduate of GAHS — and their daughter and son, Abigail (4) and Landry (2). Briefs From Page B1 Cost is $35 per child and $20 for each additional child. Baseball participants must be between the ages of 4-15, as of April 30, 2014. Softball girls must be between the ages of 4-15, as of December 31, 2013. Registration can be mailed to the Recreation Department, P.O. Box 339, Gallipolis, OH 45631. For more information, contact Brett Bostic — Director of Parks and Recreation, 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, OH — at (740) 441-6022. Mason Rec Summer Ball signups MASON, W.Va. — The Mason Recre- ational Foundation Summer Ball signups will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Hair Shop. Note, if you were released by Mason to play for another team in 2013, you are still required to sign up in Mason until player numbers are evaluated and determined for the year. Sign up fee is $40 per child, $65 per family. Call Rick Kearns for questions at (304) 882-2312. 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 opportunities, as well as a presentation of the day-to-day experiences of a Rio Grande player and a Q&A session with attending coaches. To register online, or for more information and a camp itinerary, go to www. rioredstormsoccercamps.com. Registration began on February 1. One coyote hunt remains ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — One coyote hunt remains in the second annual Shade River Coon Hunters Club Coyote Hunt. Coyote hunters can sign up by 6 p.m. on March 30 for the April 6 weigh-in. Cost is $20 per hunt with 75 percent payback. Prize money split between most caught, biggest male and biggest female. For more information or to sign up contact Bill Spaun at (740) 992-3992, Shannon Cremeans at (740) 985-3891, Randy Butcher at (740) 742-2302 or at the coon club at the Rocksprings Fairgrounds between 4-6 p.m. on signup day. Meeting From Page B1 The addition of any or all of the four SEOAL schools would give the TVC some options for expanding the league, whether it be adding two schools for three six-team divisions or adding all four for a quartet of five-team divisions. And that is exactly what Gallia Academy and the other SEOAL schools are hoping to find out Wednesday … where each fits in the plan of an expanded Tri-Valley Conference. In speaking with school officials Friday, Gallia Academy’s primary interest is to find out what will happen with the other SEOAL programs dur- FEEL THE DIFFERENCE GALLIPOLIS CAREER COLLEGE 740-446-4367 • gallipoliscareercollege.edu Accredited Member: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools 1274B “Careers Close To Home” 60480641 Pre-Season Specials!! Blower FS38 14995 $ 129 $ 95 Curved Shaft Weedeater MS17016 BG55 35995 $ FS90 Straight Shaft Bike Weedeater 17095 39995 $ $ 16" Chainsaw MS27116 16" Chainsaw Purchase any piece of STIHL power equipment in the month of March and receive a $20 True Value gift card! (Expires 3/31/14) Dettwiller True Value Lumber 740-992-5500 ��� %� -AIN s 0OMEROY /( O’Dell True Value Lumber 740-446-1276 �� 6INE 3T� 'ALLIPOLIS /( ing this process — and whether or not the teams will still be together after a possible merger. GAHS is hoping that if an invitation is extended that all SEOAL schools will be able to remain in the same division. Then again, Gallia Academy does not want to be the only SEOAL school left without a chair if the music stops — so finding out what the TVC could offer is also a major factor in this decision. GAHS was given a verbal offer to become the eighth and final member of the Ohio Valley Conference earlier in the school year, but the Blue Devils declined the offer at the time in an attempt to keep the SEOAL alive. The SEOAL also approached a handful of schools about joining earlier in the school year, but none chose to make the switch. The SEOAL expanded from six teams to 10 schools prior to the 200607 season, but has since lost Athens (Tri-Valley Conference), Zanesville and Marietta (East Central Ohio League), Chillicothe (South Central Ohio League) and Ironton, with Portsmouth next to depart. Both Ironton and Portsmouth will officially be- come members of the OVC this fall, although the Trojans still plan to complete their SEOAL obligations through next winter. The SEOAL — the state’s oldest non-city athletic conference — was formed in 1925 and is currently in its 89th season. But with only four members in its current stable, that would leave each team looking for roughly 70 to 80 percent of their contests from a non-conference format. If Gallia Academy — or any current SEOAL member for that matter — were to be extended an offer to join the TVC, then 12 of the 16 current schools would have to approve the addition of that particular school. The TVC’s current bylaw regarding membership states that ‘other schools may petition for membership by formal written application. This petition should bear the signatures of the school’s Superintendent and Board of Education President. Election to membership shall be a favorable vote of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the present membership. Each school shall be considered on an individual basis.’ In an invitation letter received by Jackson High School from Southern Principal and current TVC President Daniel Otto, the letter stated with multiple schools requesting consideration for TVC membership, each school is being asked to present its membership case. After all schools have presented, the TVC “BOC will discuss possible admission of the schools that presented and other TVC business.” Otto’s letter indicated that any final decisions on any membership petitions are not expected on Wednesday. All schools will be considered on an individual basis, and will be contacted of their petition status at a later date. For now, both Gallia Academy and the SEOAL are a little unclear on what the future holds. Then again, that is one of the main reasons for attending Wednesday’s meeting. There will be a follow-up story with members of the Gallia Academy administration following Wednesday’s TVC meeting at the Ponderosa in Athens. Jackson County TimesJournal sports editor Paul Boggs contributed to this report. �Sunday, March 9, 2014 &@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Sunday Times Sentinel Lî&286î� �F<6[Dî&2C<6Cî7246DîE@F89îDE2J�@C�8@î564:D:@? DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — This could be it for Jabari Parker at Duke. His final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium could come Saturday night when No. 4 Duke hosts rival North Carolina — if the freshman phenom jumps to the NBA after the season, as most outsiders always assumed he would do. In an interview with The Associated Press, Parker insists he still hasn’t made up his mind. “If I feel like there are things I could improve on or things I left, like during the season, then I will probably come back,” Parker said. “Saying that I didn’t give it my all and that I have regrets, that I have to come back because I owe this program so much,” he added. “A deciding factor is where I’m going to grow the most, whether it’s in the NBA or even in college, the learning experiences that I need as far as (growing as) a basketball player.” The Wooden Award finalist has been the most consistent player for Duke (23-7, 12-5 Atlantic Coast Conference). He’s the ACC’s top rebounder, its No. 2 scorer and the highestscoring freshman in school history with averages of 18.8 points and nine rebounds. He could become the first Duke freshman to lead the team in scoring and rebounds. “He’s been a willing learner, and he’s accepted coaching extremely well,” coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “And so he’s worked in concert with his coaching staff to become better. For any kid, that’s the key to success. For a lot of guys who are really talented, they never learn that, and he has that.” Duke senior Tyler Thornton was part of the same 2010 recruiting class as NBA All-Star game MVP Kyrie Irving of Cleveland and as a sophomore shared the backcourt with Austin Rivers, now with the New Orleans Pelicans. Those two one-and-dones have plenty in common with Parker, he says. “They have a natural feel for the game that the average player doesn’t have,” Thornton said. “Their instincts and the things that they’re able to do pretty much aren’t things that you’re able to work on during drills or just during the summertime. … Their willingness to learn and just be great teammates and all those things come together, and it shows on the court. They’ve been able to be spectacular as well as be within the team.” That’s been one of Parker’s challenges: balancing his position as the most visible player at a program that’s always one of the nation’s most polarizing, and his desire to fit into the team. “He’s pretty much our best player so everything he does is magnified,” Thornton said. “But in the locker room, in practice, within our team, he just wants to be one of the guys.” Of course, not everyone received scholarship offers as a sixth grader, or appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated while in high school. “I really wasn’t a guy that idol- izes fame and self-glorification,” Parker said. “Really, what drives me is the team goal and my responsibility (to teammates), so I guess being grounded really helps me, and the friendships that I have with these guys on the team kind of blinds a lot of things that come my way.” That single-minded focus does have its drawbacks. Parker said many people don’t get to know him away from the court because he is “so consumed with basketball … I don’t really have a lot of time for the college life and activities.” Does he regret that? “I don’t think so,” Parker said. “I think what I wanted mostly to experience in college is playing college basketball and learning. It’s been great.” The 6-foot-8 Parker has certainly been a tough matchup for opponents, who must respect both his touch from the perimeter and his ability to battle in the paint. “He really has no holes in his game,” said North Carolina coach Roy Williams, who joked that the best way to defend him was to “hope he sprains his ankle going up the steps.” A few teams have found some ways to slow him down without resorting to that. Virginia was the last to hold him to single-digit scoring, back on Jan. 13, when he managed eight points on 3-of-11 shooting against the Cavaliers’ tough “pack-line” defense. His unquestioned low point came at Notre Dame. Parker had Chuck Liddy | Raleigh News & Observer | MCT photo Duke Blue Devils forward Jabari Parker (1) slams home a second-half dunk over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 4. seven points on 2-of-10 shooting and wound up on the bench for the final 3½ minutes of that 79-77 loss Jan. 4. In the last meeting with the Tar Heels (23-7, 13-4), he was just 2 of 5 in the second half, and the Blue Devils combined to miss 13 straight shots during their 74-66 loss two weeks ago in Chapel Hill. Parker said he “kind of was forced to flush” that performance because Duke played then-No. 1 Syracuse two nights later. He desperately wants to atone for that loss. He says he owes the program and his teammates that much. “Really, I’ve been set up for a good position where Duke is setting me up for a lot of exposure, and it’s part of my responsibility to show up for them because the team that we have, I play a really vital role,” Parker said. “That’s what drives me, just to be there for my team.” Eagles From Page B1 down, ball-controlled attack on both ends of the floor. The change in tactics gave Eastern fits throughout the course of the game, and it also allowed the hosts a fighting chance headed into the finale. The top-seeded Lady Eagles, however, rose to the occasion when it was most needed down the stretch, as the guests closed the final 6:31 of regulation with a 14-3 surge — turning a tightly-contested 33-27 battle into the final 17-point margin of victory. The win allowed Eastern (24-1) to advance to its third regional final in four years and also sets up a rematch of last year’s regional championship game with Newark Catholic, which the Lady Eagles won by a slim 57-56 margin. The Green Wave (252) advanced to the Elite 8 round Thursday night with a 61-35 triumph over Milford Center Fairbanks in the other D-4 semifinal at Pickerington High School North. Eastern led all but 4:35 of the opening quarter and held a two-possession advantage over the final 18:40 of regulation, but the cushion never felt as comfortable as the previous three tournament wins — which came by an average of 50 points. It was also the first time that the Lady Eagles failed to reach at least 50 points in a contest since an 81-48 loss to Orrville at the Berlin Hiland Classic in the Country on Jan. 19, 2012 — ending a streak of 37 consecutive outings. Yet, for all the ‘problems’ that popped up throughout the course of 32 minutes, sixth-year EHS coach John Burdette couldn’t help but smile when remembering the most important fact of the night — that his Lady Eagles have at least one more game to play. “We had a feeling that Waterford would try to slow us down. We told the girls that it wasn’t going to be a real high-scoring game, so we needed to keep our composure and stay ahead — and that’s what we did,” Burdette said. “Most people come watch our team and think it’s going to be a real highscoring fiasco all the time. This was a good game for us because this is what we need to do when things aren’t always going so well. “It’s a 17-point regional win over our league rival, who we always seem to play each year in the tour- nament. We’ll take it and be happy.” Actually, there were several reasons for celebration afterwards. The outcome allowed the Lady Eagles to set a school record for wins in a season, eclipsing last year’s mark of 23-5. The EHS seniors also improved their record to 8-0 alltime at Jackson High School and finish their careers with a 7-4 mark against the Lady Cats — including a perfect 3-0 in postseason matchups. Jenna Burdette became the first EHS player to reach 1,700 points for a career with a basket at the 2:28 mark of the third quarter, while Jordan Parker surpassed Jessica Karr (1,224) for second on the alltime girls scoring list with a trifecta just under three minutes after halftime. Waterford stormed out to early leads of 2-0 and 6-2, but the Lady Eagles countered with 9-0 run over the final 4:18 to secure an 11-6 edge after eight minutes of play. Erin Swatzel hit a basket at the 3:25 mark, giving EHS what would prove to be a permanent lead at 7-6. The Lady Cats went scoreless and committed six turnovers over a 6:03 stretch of the opening stanzas, which ultimately ended at the 6:29 mark of the second period after Taylor Hilverding netted two free throws for an 11-8 deficit. Hilverding nailed another pair of free throws with 2:40 left to again get WHS to within a possession at 15-12, but Eastern countered with a 4-0 spurt over the final 2:26 of the half — giving the Green and Gold a 19-12 cushion at the break. Eastern was 8-of-22 from the field and owned a 13-10 edge on the glass in the first half, while the hosts made a mere 4-of-21 shot attempts by intermission. EHS committed 11 turnovers — nine in the second quarter — while Waterford had nine giveaways at the half. Parker’s record came at the 5:04 mark of the third, as her three-pointer capped a 6-2 spurt that gave the Lady Eagles their largest lead through three quarters at 25-14. The Lady Cats, however, hit four of their first five shots and went on an 11-4 charge — allowing the hosts to close to within 29-25 with 2:38 remaining. Waterford was never closer the rest of the way, as the Lady Eagles made a 4-0 run over the final 2:28 of the third — giving EHS a 33-25 lead headed into the finale. Regan Porter hit the opening basket of the fourth, allowing Waterford to close to within two possessions one last time at 33-27 with 6:44 left in the regulation. The only other points scored by WHS came from Randee Seevers on a trifecta at the 3:56, making it a 3830 contest. Jordan Parker nailed consecutive trifectas to spark a 9-0 run that closed the game, allowing Eastern — the D-4 AP poll champion — to move on to the regional final. Waterford committed 55 turnovers in the two regular seasons contests, yet had only 14 in this meeting. EHS, conversely, committed 18 turnovers Thursday night after making only 22 miscues in the two league matchups. The difference, however, came from the field — where the Lady Cats were just 10of-44 overall for 23 percent, including a 2-of-15 effort from three-point range. Eastern netted 17-of-46 shot attempts for 37 percent, which included a 6-of-16 effort from behind the arc. The Lady Eagles — who are now 4-5 alltime in regional contests — also outrebounded WHS by a 29-20 overall margin, including a slim 8-7 edge on the offensive glass. “I don’t think that there were a lot of people who expected this game to be close. The kids did all that they could do, but we just couldn’t put the ball in the hole,” WHS coach Jerry Close said afterwards. “I couldn’t ask my kids to play any harder than they did tonight, and they believed in what we were trying to do. I’m just proud of the kids’ effort tonight and the focus that they showed over the last four weeks in getting us to this point.” Close — who has led WHS to eight regional appearances in nine years at the helm — also took a moment immediately after the game to talk with the Eastern seniors, whom he will never have to face again on the hardwood. And truth be told, he’s hoping they have a few more games left in them. “That’s a great group of kids there at Eastern. It’s been very competitive with them for four years and they finally got the upper hand on us this year,” Close said. “They are the number one team in the state for a reason and I really hope they win it all. That’s what I told the seniors there after the game.” Jenna Burdette led the Lady Eagles with a gamehigh 20 points, followed by Jordan Parker with 18 points and Erin Swatzel with six markers. Maddie Rigsby and Katie Keller rounded out the EHS scoring with two points and one point, respectively. Keller and Swatzel each hauled in a team-best eight caroms, while Burdette dished out a teamhigh four assists. Eastern was 7-of-9 at the free throw line for 78 percent. Randee Seevers paced Waterford with nine points, followed by Taylor Hilverding and Regan Porter with six markers apiece. Dani Drayer added five points, while Hannah Dailey and Mariah Starkey rounded out the tally with two markers each. Porter hauled in teamhigh eight rebounds, while handed out two assists. The Lady Cats were 8-of14 at the charity stripe for 57 percent. In talking with his troops afterwards, Burdette noted that another ‘off night’ could result in a very disastrous outcome. Then again, he also knows that his kids are one game away from a major goal at the beginning of the year. With that, he’s pretty sure that his seniorladen squad will be ready for one more dog fight. “I told the girls after the game, ‘If you think Waterford came out and played you hard, you wait until Saturday,’” Burdette said. “I know Newark Catholic is going to be ready for us and I know that this rematch is what they have been playing for all year. That’s good, because that is the way you better think going into a game — that’s what you are supposed to be doing. “If we come out and match their intensity and play ball, we’ll see who goes on to Columbus.” Tip-off of the D-4 regional championship game between Eastern and Newark Catholic will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night at Pickerington High School North in Fairfield County. For many people, even a short walk can be quite painful. Problems with veins can cause aching or cramping pain, tiredness, restlessness, burning, throbbing, tingling, or heaviness in the legs. 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By Jim Freeman By Randy Payton URG Sports Information LEBANON, Tenn. — Chris Johnson came off the bench to score 20 points and lead fourthseeded St. Catharine College past No. 5 seed University of Rio Grande, 91-74, in the quarterfinal round of the 2014 Mid-South Conference Men’s Basketball Championships presented by GoJohnnyGo 5K-10K Run-Walk, Thursday evening, at Cumberland University’s Dallas Floyd Recreation Center. The Patriots, who improved to 18-11 with the victory, will face topseeded University of Pikeville - a 78-72 winner over No. 8 seed Lindsey Wilson on Thursday - in Saturday afternoon’s semifinal round at 3 p.m. EST. Rio Grande, which suffered its seventh straight loss, finished 1614 in what was the RedStorm’s final men’s basketball game as a member of the MSC. The school will join the NAIA Division II Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) beginning next season. Rio committed a season-high 27 turnovers in the loss, 18 of which were the result of steals by the Patriots - a figure which also represented a single-game high for RedStorm opponents this season. “It’s hard to beat anybody when you turn it over that many times,” said Rio Grande head coach Ken French. “My heart breaks for Jermaine Warmack, who’s one of our two seniors. He had seven of those turnovers and you could add up the number he had in any seven-game stretch this season and it wouldn’t have been that many. Give St. Catharine credit. They came out and played, they pressured us and we didn’t handle it.” Johnson, who entered the game averaging just 7.5 points per game, was one of five St. Catharine players to finish in double figures. Raymon Austin scored 17 points, including 14 in the second half, while Omar Skinner finished with 16 points to go along with a gamehigh six assists, five steals and two blocked shots. William Tolefree added 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds, while Taron Franklin netted 10 points. The Patriots trailed only once, 2-0, after an offensive rebound and stickback by Rio Grande sophomore guard D.D. Joiner (Columbus, OH) just 1:20 into the contest, but a conventional three-pount play by Austin 20 seconds later gave SCC a lead it would never relinquish. The Patriots twice led by as many as 12 points in the first half before settling for six-point advantage, 4135, at the intermission. St. Catharine, which shot 52.5 percent (31-for-59) for the game, scored the first six points of the second half to again enjoy a 12-point cushion and Rio Grande got no closer than nine points the rest of the way. The Patriots’ biggest lead of the night was 17 points and came with just 1:05 remaining when a dunk by Skinner made it 89-72. Rio Grande actually shot a respectable 41.4 percent from the field (24-for-58) and outrebounded SCC, 38-30, but couldn’t overcome their flurry of miscues, which surpassed the previous season-high of 23 turnovers set - ironically enough - in a win over St. Catharine on Jan. 16 at the Newt Oliver Arena. Senior guard Ricky Tisdale (Bolivar, TN) scored a career-high 24 points in his final collegiate appearance, while junior forward Josh Reagan (Cleveland, OH) had 19 points and a game-high 14 rebounds. Joiner and Warmack (Orange, NJ) added 13 and 12 points, respectively, in a losing cause. “This group battled all year long, we just ran out of it down the stretch,” said French, whose team was ranked 14th nationally and tied for second in the MSC at the midway point of the season. “I don’t think I did a very good job for them going down the stretch and I apologized to them for it. We just have to build on the positives and try to move forward. These guys put our program back on the right track as we move back to NAIA Division II and into a new league next season.” In The Open Assuming they can put the trout in through the ice, more than 98,000 rainbow trout will be released this spring in 63 Ohio public lakes and ponds. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife says rainbow trout releases will take place across Ohio through May 16, and the stocking of these public lakes and ponds are excellent opportunities for families to fish together. Some of the local lakes and stocking dates include Forked Run Lake on March 14, Dow Lake in Athens County on March 21 and Lake Alma in Vinton County on March 28. Fishing for catchable-sized trout is a great way to introduce young people to the outdoors. Rainbow trout are raised at state fish hatcheries and measure 10-13 inches before they are released by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The daily catch limit for inland lakes is five trout. Usually on stocking day the shoreline and the lake around the stocking point is ringed with anglers on shore or in boats hoping to reel in one or more of these tasty fish. Some of the stocking dates have already been pushed back so make sure to check on wildlife.com before you head out. Also don’t forget to purchase your new Ohio fishing license before you go. Anglers under 16 years of age do not require a fishing license. New fishing and hunting licenses are on sale now. Spring turkey season opens April 21 and closes May 18. Those weeks are a time of great change in the woods; around opening day the woods are generally open because the undergrowth has not yet come up, but by the end of the season the undergrowth is in full stride and the canopy closed up. A statewide youth wild turkey season will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, immediately prior to the regular wild turkey season. Turkey hunting hours from April 21 to May 4, 2014 are one-half hour before sunrise to noon. Turkey hunting hours from May 5 to May 18 are one-half hour before sunrise to Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director for the University of Rio Grande. sunset. A valid Ohio hunting license and spring turkey permit are required. Also the annual Leading Creek Stream Sweep will be held Saturday, April 20 at Jim Vennari Park in Rutland. The Leading Creek Stream Sweep, modeled after the Ohio River Sweep, was first held in 2001 with the intention of cleaning and improving portions of Leading Creek and its tributary 40 for 304 yards with one head coach/defensive line. streams. It has been held every year since then. Finally, the Meigs SWCD will continue to take orders pick. And then Clemson He took the place of forfor trees through Tuesday. For a list of prices and offerings completed 31 of 40 for 378 mer Buckeyes player Mike check out meigsswcd.com with two interceptions. Vrabel after he jumped to Linebacker Curtis Grant the NFL to take a job with Jim Freeman is wildlife specialist for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation said things had been sim- the Houston Texans. District and a long-time contributor to the Sunday Times-Sentinel. He can be plified so far this spring. Chris Ash, also familiar contacted weekdays at 740-992-4282 or at jim.freeman@oh.nacdnet.net “Just play fast and have with the Big Ten from his fun out here,” he said was years at Wisconsin, took the defensive mantra. Meyer’s biggest concern over as co-defensive cois the linebackers, who ordinator/safeties and is didn’t necessarily have a the nominal replacement good year — and that was for Everett Withers, who with an All-American in became the head coach at COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) day. Associate head coach Ryan Shazier. Now Shazier James Madison. — Suspended South Caro- Matt Figger will take over is gone, leaving early for There are options, par- lina coach Frank Martin the team in Starkville. the NFL draft, and Grant ticularly at linebacker. apologized to fans for Martin will resume his and Joshua Perry are the Raekwon McMillan, one his harsh words aimed at duties before the Gamereturning starters. They’ll of the nation’s top recruits, be pressed for playing time figures to get a look right Gamecocks point guard cocks play in the SouthDuane Notice in the loss to eastern Conference tournaby many others. away. So will fellow incom- No. 1 Florida this week. ment next week. “He’s concerned, but ing freshmen Kyle Berger, “I can’t do anything oth“I talk to my players a lot we’re going to take that as er than apologize,” MarDante Booker and Sam about maturity,” he said. “I a challenge to stick togethtin said Friday in a press think it’s time I work on my er,” Grant said. “We’ll work Hubbard. If the defensive players conference to address the maturity as well.” on the stuff that we need to Martin was caught on feel everyone’s eyes on suspension. “I’m sorry is work on to get better.” Almost all of the line is them, it doesn’t seem to a powerful two words and tape cursing at Notice late back, led by Michael Ben- bother them. At least not if you use it over and over in the 72-46 loss to the Gaagain for the same reason tors on Tuesday night, and nett, Adolphus Washing- at this early date. ton, Joey Bosa and Noah “I think it’s fun. It helps it loses its meaning. I can’t the tape went viral. He said Spence. The secondary is us get better,” said line- force people to like me, but he felt uneasy after the missing starting corner backer Camren Williams. I’ve got to respect this uni- game and understood he had crossed a line. Martin Bradley Roby, who also left “If nobody was looking at versity.” Martin was suspended called Tanner while on a early for the draft, along us and everybody was just one game by athletic direcwith safeties C.J. Barnett, recruiting trip to apologize Corey Brown and Chris- expecting us to do what we tor Ray Tanner on Thurs- for the tirade. He talked do and nobody had high day. He already apologized with his players, although tian Bryant. Two new defensive as- expectations for us, I don’t to Notice and is not travel- stopped short of saying he sistants are on staff. Lar- think we’d grind as hard or ling with the team to its had apologized to them. ry Johnson, late of Penn focus as hard or do every- regular-season finale at State, is now the assistant thing with so much effort.” Mississippi State on SaturSee MARTIN | B6 Off late collapse by defense, Meyer demands change COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Angry with the way his defense played in its last three games, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is urging his players to attack more and think less. “It’s a fast-paced game (with coaches dealing with getting players) lined up as opposed to it used to be a game based on effort,” Meyer said. “And I want to get back to that.” The Buckeyes held their second practice of the spring Thursday, and as will be the case throughout the 15 workouts the emphasis is on relying on instinct and playing without restraint instead of following the diagrammed play and reacting. Ohio State surrendered an average of more than 38 points and 539 yards a game while closing out 1-2 in the most important games of 2013. With seven starters back from that unit, Meyer is demanding that, first and foremost, everyone play hard and fast. The defense had a collapse of epic proportions near the end of a program-record 24-game winning streak, all under Meyer in his first two years on the job. The Buckeyes were in the hunt for a spot in the national championship game until, suddenly, they couldn’t stop anybody. His coaches have been put on notice that things will be different. “It was a combination of things,” co-defensive coordinator Luke Fickell said about the problems. “When things start to go and you lose confidence in what you’re doing, it’s tough. As coaches you don’t do a great job, either. You try to put a finger in all the different holes that you’ve got and … you start trying to stop everything and you don’t stop anything.” They beat archrival Michigan 42-41 on the road to get to 12-0 late last November, but then suffered a 34-24 loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten title game and a 40-35 setback to Clemson in the Orange Bowl. It wasn’t just big plays that killed Ohio State — and there were plenty of those. Opponents averaged 26 first downs in those three games, so they also sustained drives. The Buckeyes allowed 161 yards rushing per game, but absolutely gushed yardage when the other teams passed. Michigan completed 32 of 47 passes for 451 yards without an interception. The Spartans were 24 of Gamecocks’ Frank Martin apologizes for harsh language �&î)A@CEDî�C:67D Browns’ Bryant says he’s cleared after heart scare CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns defensive end Desmond Bryant says he’s been medically cleared to play after a health scare. 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We need 6 used mobile homes. 740-446-3570 RELIGION PAGE �&@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Page B6 LîSunday Times Sentinel Sunday, March 9, 2014 Free agency begins Tuesday, cap at $133 million NEW YORK (AP) — Let the bidding binges begin. Armed with another $10 million or so to spend thanks to the increased salary cap, NFL teams dive into free agency on Tuesday. By the end of the week, most of the top prizes will be signed, to the tune of enough money to fund a small government. The process will continue for months, with many of the real bargains not moving to new teams or rejoining their previous clubs until well Nhat V. Meyer | Bay Area News Group | MCT photo after the early auctioning. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) watches on “Free agency in and of itself is an the sidelines during the game against the Oakland Raiders in overpayment situation,” says former the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, NFL executive Bill Polian, who built Nov. 3, 2013. The Eagles defeated the Raiders, 49-20. three Super Bowl teams and now is an analyst for ESPN and SiriusXM. “That’s why the union fought so hard to get it. “These are essentially ‘B’ players whose agents are looking for ‘A’ money. Some situations teams are forced to deal with, and you have to bite the bullet and do it.’ “ While Polian makes the point that the really elite players don’t ever become available in free agency, the 2014 class is filled with former AllPros and Pro Bowlers. They come in all sizes for all jobs, from pass rushers Jared Allen, Justin Tuck and Antonio Smith to running backs Maurice Jones-Drew and Willis McGahee. The crop is spiced by a deep class of wide receivers, from those just emerging as standouts (Julian Edelman, Golden Tate, Eric Decker, Emmanuel Sanders) to those more established (Hakeem Nicks, James Jones, Santana Moss). Hardly a surprise, it is not filled with potential starting quarterbacks; the top names are Josh McCown, Matt Cassel and Michael Vick. And, as former NFL executive Pat Kirwan, who was involved in the development of the free agency process more than two decades ago, points out, “Once some of these guys sign, there will be even more players out there who are available because teams have to cut guys to make room for the new ones they sign.” Martin From Page B5 The Gamecocks (11-19, 4-13 SEC) are wrapping up their second straight losing season, the first two of Martin’s career. The 47-year-old Martin has had a fiery reputation since becoming a head basketball coach at Kansas State seven years ago. He signed a six-year contract with South Carolina to leave Kansas State. He’s known for his pointed words in timeout huddles and a steely stare at players who don’t follow orders or officials who Martin believes made bad calls. But this time, Martin said he was wrong and pledged to work on improving his language and demeanor during games. Things really hit home when 6-year-old son Christian asked why they weren’t heading to Mississippi State to watch basketball. “I’m extremely disappointed in my ignorant reactions that have impacted my team in a negative way,” he said. Martin said he’s leaving for Tennessee later Friday to attend a cheerleading competition for his daughter. He’s unsure if he’ll stay in a hotel room to watch his team play or keeping reflecting on the suspension before leading the team in practice Monday. “It’s got to change. I don’t know what else I can tell you,” he said. Martin said he’s successfully confronted this problem before. He gave up swearing in the last of his five seasons at Kansas State. Martin said he’d continue that policy at South Carolina, but backslid as he was confronted with the vast rebuilding job with the Gamecocks. Martin had reached the NCAA tournament four of five years with Kansas State. Gerry Melendez | The State | MCT photo South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Frank Martin talks with Mindaugas Kacinas during a time out against the Florida Gators at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, March 4. AP Sports From Page B5 Jesus Montero doubled twice for the Mariners and Kyle Seager reached base three times. Former Hawaii star Brennan has brain injury HONOLULU (AP) — Former Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan says he has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, throwing his prospects of playing again on any level into doubt. Brennan told the Honolulu Star Advertiser in a report published Friday that he was diagnosed with the injury after signing with the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League in October and going through physical exams. The new team named for the rock band Kiss starts its season next week. “They did some tests and there were major concerns about me playing football,” Brennan told the newspaper. “I was medically not cleared to play.” He was placed on the physically unable to perform list last week. Brennan says the injury came from a 2010 car accident. He was a passenger in the two-car crash on the Big Island. He was hospitalized for eight days, injuring his head, ribs and one of his collarbones. Brennan said he plans to meet with a neurologist in Hawaii for a second opinion. The neurologist will review “these new tests just so I can know if football is really over,” he said. Brennan said he wants to know why he was medically cleared to play for the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League in 2011 and Saskatchewan of the Canadian Football League in 2012. Brennan, 30, played three years for Hawaii from 2005 through 2007, throwing for more than 5,500 yards and 58 touchdowns in 2006. UCSB fan arrested after confronting rival coach SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A UC Santa Barbara fan who went on court and confronted Hawaii coach Gib Arnold during a game has been arrested. UCSB athletic department spokesman Bill Mahoney said Friday the man was arrested after the incident in the first half of Thursday night’s game. He provided no other details and a spokesman for the campus police didn’t immediately return phone calls Friday. Gauchos basketball coach Bob Williams apologized to Arnold for the incident in which the fan confronted Arnold while the coach was arguing a call that went against Hawaii. Two Hawaii players pushed the man away from the coach. The school’s athletic department said it issued apologies to Hawaii athletic director Ben Jay and Big West Conference Commissioner Dennis Farrell for what happened during UCSB’s victory. The department said the safety of student-athletes, staff and fans was important and it was reviewing the incident and “solidifying event protocol” in hopes of preventing a repeat in the future. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TEMPORARY POSITION LAST OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY Gallia County has received a National Emergency Grant for clean-up and debris removal resulting from High Winds and allows for the hiring of temporary workers for this purpose. The grant specifies these workers must be unemployed as a result of a lay off or have been unemployed for 15 out of 26 weeks. Veterans have priority over non-veterans. Wages will range from $11.00 to $11.53 an hour. If you are an individual currently receiving unemployment benefits, those benefits will be put on hold if you are hired. When the program is over; you can begin receiving your unemployment benefits for the number of weeks remaining on you unemployment claim. Employment under the program will not affect an individuals, current receipt of food assistance, cash assistance, or medical assistance through the Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services. Explore Employment Opportunities in the Gallia County area! JOB FAIR Wednesday, March 12th 10:00 am -2:00 pm Quality Inn 577 State Route 7 North, Gallipolis OH Employers from Gallia and surrounding counties will be there looking for applicants just like YOU! Don't Let This Opportunity Pass You by! DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE 60486664 The Job Fair is hosted by the Gallia County Commissioners in conjunction with the Gallia County Economic Development and Job and Family Services. 60488623 For more information contact Anna Jones, Gallia County Job Developer at ajones@gallianet.net or 740-446-4612 ext. 239. To obtain an application come to the Gallia County Department Job and Family Services at 848 Third Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio or call 740-446-3222 Ext. 238 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. MARCH 13, 2014. Are YOU Looking for a JOB? �Sunday Times-Sentinel C1 ALONG THE RIVER SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 A long-awaited career Gallipolis resident finds work through Digital Works after six months of unemployment By Lyndsey Kleven For the Times-Sentinel GALLIPOLIS — Pat Bailey came to the Digital Works program after being terminated from her previous job in August 2013. Struggling for months to find a job that met her needs, the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services directed her to the new Connect Ohio’s Digital Works program in Gallipolis in late fall. “I was unable to find another job that I could physically be able to do. Having arthritis in my knee and hip, I needed a job where I could sit down,” Bailey said. “I am completing the training this month and look forward to a long and happy employment relationship through Digital Works.” Digital Works is a technology skills training program providing a link between 21st century workforce opportunities and community revitalization. The program provides mentoring and training to workers seeking employment with opportunities for advancement in more technical jobs. Bailey is college educated, but hadn’t held a job while she was married and raising children. When Bailey’s husband unexpectedly passed away, she was not old enough to draw retirement benefits and found herself looking to reenter the workforce. Bailey held several jobs before arriving at Digital Works and faced several company closings and layoffs. “I needed something like what Digital Works was offering,” Bailey said. “The work from home aspect is great, the type of work is great, and it is all exactly what I was looking for.” Bailey was able to complete the training process in a timeframe that was comfortable for her. “It has been very easy. Digital Works makes it easy for us,” Bailey said. “The environment is very relaxed and everyone works at their own pace. There is no competition, everyone is just working to do the best they can.” The company’s Gallipolis facility has already placed 11 local residents into jobs, and company officials say many more are expected in the coming months. The company opened its Gallipolis location last November at 848 Third Avenue in partnership with the Gallia County Department of Jobs and Family Services. Using a digital learning model, the Digital Works program trains, places, and mentors high-quality business process candidates and locates co-working centers in rural America settings where job demand is high, few employers exist, and the cost of living is the lowest. After successfully completing the training, workers are guaranteed placement in a position that matches their skills and interest. “The Digital Works pro- Connect Ohio’s Digital Works location in Gallipolis has already placed 11 local residents — including Pay Bailey — into muchneeded jobs. Company officials say many more are expected in the coming months. gram is built around the idea of career advancement; we expect a large portion of participants to want to progress beyond the first entry level position that we get them,” said Stu Johnson, executive director of Connect Ohio. “A piece of sustainability for the Digital Works program is based on employees pursuing more training to enter specialized telecommuting fields such as IT, code writing, and technical writing. The Digital Works program trains Ohioans for new positions by teaching these computer skills, allowing for many different avenues of advancement.” Digital Works is providing an avenue for vacant buildings to become job incubators and retain workers in the area. Nine Digital Works locations have opened across Ohio with additional sites in the process of opening. Cur- rently more than 60 positions have been offered statewide to participants of the Digital Works training program since launching in the summer. Coming into the program, Bailey had limited technical skills. “I love the program … and the goals are great,” she said. “I can’t imagine anyone not being able to do it. From start to finish, Digital Works makes it easy to be successful. “You are given all the tools and knowledge you need to work with. It is a wonderful opportunity and fits right in with my lifestyle.” Digital works is currently taking applicants for the program, all interested participants can register by calling the Digital Works location at (740) 446-4414 or by completing the online application through: www.digitalworksjobs.com. Gallia native returns home to practice law By Michael Johnson michaeljohnson@civitasmedia.com GALLIPOLIS — Tom Saunders just wants to give good advice to the people of Gallia County. And he’ll be doing that in the comfort of his new law office at 537 Second Ave. in downtown Gallipolis. Saunders, a 2005 graduate of Gallia Academy, is in the infant stages of what he hopes is a long and successful career in law. “I plan on having a general practice here, ranging from estate planning and real estate to family law and criminal law. … A little bit of everything,” Saunders said. “That is one of the reasons I wanted to move back (to Gallia County). I got tired of living in Columbus, but I also wanted to move back here to solve people’s problems. I want this to be a reliable place where people can come to get some good legal advice.” Saunders, who is the first person to become an attorney in his family, first cut his teeth while in college. He worked for the Gallia County Prosecutor’s Office for a summer, then gained more experience working for the Gallia County Juvenile Court for another summer. During those two summers, Saunders said he “ran into” Gallia County veteran attorney William Conley, whose office space Saunders now rents. “I ran into (Conley) often during those work experiences,” he said. “When I moved back to town, he offered me a space to work out of. It’s been a big benefit to me. It’s allowed me to have a place to start.” Saunders earned his bachelor’s degree in history in 2009 from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he also played football, served as the team’s captain and starred at middle linebacker for the Battling Bishops, leading the team in tackles in two times in his four-year collegiate athletic career. “I went to school for my history degree as a pre-law major. I think (history and law) go hand in hand because of the constitu- Michael Johnson | Sunday Times-Sentinel Tom Saunders is the first person in his family to become a lawyer. He decided to return home after earning his law degree from Capital University in Columbus. tional issues,” he said. “You can see the development of our legal system through history. I always gravitated toward politics and government.” After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan, Saunders said he took a year off from college and dabbled in substitute teaching. He also coached high school wrestling and track. “I wanted to take a year off to get mentally focused on law school,” he said. “Some people advised me not to do that for fear I wouldn’t go back to school.” But he did, enrolling in Capi- tal University’s law school in Columbus. He graduated with his law degree last spring and passed the Ohio State Bar Exam during the summer. He earned his law license in November. While at Capital, Saunders gained even more valuable experience working in the Franklin County Public Defender’s Office, where he worked in the felony division. “That was a good learning experience,” he said. “I was able to use my intern’s license to represent clients, and I had the chance to write a lot of trial motions and interact with clients. It was a good experience to start off my career.” Saunders said there isn’t too much of a difference between Gallia County and Columbus when it comes to practicing law. “Pretty much the same kinds of cases, just a bigger workload … more of them,” he said. “Franklin County also has 17 judges to our one.” Saunders said he has always been attracted to the law. “People don’t realize this, but the law is always interacting with people’s daily lives,” he said. “Everywhere we go, there are laws and regulations we must follow. I guess that’s what kind of attracted me to it. Being a fan of history and seeing how events have changed the law was another factor.” So does the law always evolve? “I guess that’s why they call it practicing law. You always have to be prepared and willing to do your research.” To make an appointment with Saunders, contact him at (740) 645-2555 or via e-mail at tommysaunderslawyer@gmail.com. �&@>6C@JîLî#:55=6A@CEîLî�2==:A@=:D Page C2 LîSunday Times Sentinel �@DA6=îD:?8îD6Eî7@Cî)2EFC52J MIDDLEPORT — A gospel sing will be conducted Saturday, March 15 in the auditorium at Middleport Village Hall. The sing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Featured singers will be Brian and Family Connections, The Singing Shafers, Rick and Jenny Towe, Randi Jones, Jerry and Diana Frederick, Angela Gibson and more. There is no admission charge. Concessions will be available. 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If you are suffering from leg discomfort, plan to participate in Holzer’s free vein screening. Those interested must schedule an appointment. For more information or to register, call (740) 925-3792. %9:@î>FD6F>�î )4F=AEFC6î>2Jî36î :5@=îDE@=6?î:?î�?5:2 TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An 11th-century Indian statue owned by an Ohio art museum may have been stolen before the institution purchased it. The Toledo Museum of Art said it saw no signs of trouble when it bought the small bronze statue of a Hindu deity in 2006 from a New York dealer now charged in India. The statue resembles an idol now listed as stolen in India. A museum spokeswoman tells The Blade newspaper that it is cooperating with a Justice Department inquiry into the statue’s origin. For now, the museum is keeping the figure. The institution has twice returned ill-gotten items. A mermaid figure stolen during World War II was returned to a German museum in 2011, and an illegally looted ancient water jug was handed over to Italy last year. The Indian statue depicts the deity Ganesh, known as the Ganesha, and is on display in the museum’s Asian Sculpture Gallery. The museum acquired the figure in 2006 from Subhash Kapoor, who later gave the museum 56 small terracotta idols that have never been displayed. The museum also bought seven other pieces from Kapoor between 2001 and 2010, according to the newspaper. Kapoor is facing trial in India on charges of illegal exportation, conspiracy and forgery. Last month, a sandstone sculpture considered one of the world’s most wanted stolen artworks was returned to India along with two other pieces that U.S. customs officials say Kapoor kept in a storage facility in New York City. Museums don’t carry insurance against the loss of pieces discovered to be stolen goods, said Brian Kennedy, director of the Toledo Museum of Art. The museum has not been asked to turn over the Ganesha, which closely resembles a figure listed as stolen in an Indian police report. The museum says it did adequate research before buying the statue. The item is one of 18 metal idols missing from a village in Tamil Nadu, a state in southeast India. The Indian police department sent the museum copies of the report along with photos of the looted goods in July, according to the museum’s website. Survey: Cost a growing factor in college decisions SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A new survey of the nation’s college freshmen has found that the percentage attending their first-choice school has reached its lowest level in almost four decades, as cost and the availability of financial aid have come to play an influential role in decisions of where to enroll. The annual survey released Wednesday, conducted by UCLA’s Higher Education Research Institute, found that while more than three-quarters of those who started college last fall were admitted to the school they most wanted to attend, only 57 percent ended up going to their top school. That was the lowest rate in the 39 years that the institute has asked first-time freshmen if they enrolled at their dream college. Kevin Eagan, the institute’s interim managing director and an assistant professor at UCLA, said the cost of attending college appears to be largely responsible for the decline. A record 46 percent of students reported that cost was a very important factor in where they ended up, compared with 31 percent nine years ago. Meanwhile, the share of respondents who said being offered financial aid was a crucial factor in the decision to enroll at their current campus reached 49 percent — an all-time high. “The difficult financial decisions that students and their families have to make about college are becoming more evidence,” Eagan said. “Colleges that can reduce net costs to families are gaining an edge in attracting students.” Although many colleges are turning to online courses as a way to reduce costs and the time it takes to earn a degree, the survey showed that the idea was not very popular with students. Fewer than 7 percent indicated there was a very good chance they would take an online course offered by their college. 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Online school recognizes Gallia County student COLUMBUS — One student in Gallia County has secured a spot on the Honor Roll at Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow. Meghianne Colley, sixth grade, of Gallia County, has earned this award. ECOT is an online public school serving more than 15,000 Ohio students in grades K-12. Students learn at home and attend classes online under the direction of state-certified teachers. Students must achieve all As and Bs in their core classes to earn their way onto the honor roll. “We want to recognize students who take their studies seriously and achieve solid grades,” Superintendent Rick Teeters said. “We have high standards in our classrooms and applaud students who meet the challenge.” ECOT provides a tuition-free public school option for any Ohio resident between the ages of 5 and 21. The Gallia County Charitable Foundation recently donated $1,000 to the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail for their continued service to the veterans of the community and their families. Pictured are, from left: Walter McCarley and John Holcomb of the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail, Dean Evans of the Gallia County Charitable Foundation and Henry Myers of the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail. John Merrill Weed and Grace Weed Eubanks established the Gallia County Charitable Foundation in 1985 to promote community and educational projects in Gallia County. �:C=î)4@FEDî2D<65îE@î6?5îA2CE?6CD9:A NEW YORK (AP) — America’s top doll, Barbie, finds herself in controversy once again, this time over a business partnership between her manufacturer, Mattel, and the Girl Scouts. On Thursday, two consumer advocacy groups often critical of corporate advertising tactics — the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and the Center for a New American Dream — criticized Barbie as a flawed role model for little girls and launched a petition drive urging the Girl Scouts of the USA to end the partnership. The Girls Scouts said they would not do so. Just a few weeks ago, Mattel incurred widespread criticism — as well as some accolades — for letting Barbie be featured in Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit edition. The Girl Scouts’ partnership with Mattel, announced last August, in- cludes a Barbie-themed activity book, a website, and a Barbie participation patch — the first Girl Scout uniform patch with corporate sponsorship. “Holding Barbie, the quintessential fashion doll, up as a role model for Girl Scouts simultaneously sexualizes young girls, idealizes an impossible body type, and undermines the Girl Scouts’ vital mission to build ‘girls of courage, confidence and character,’” said Susan Linn, director of the Boston-based commercial-free childhood organization. She said the Barbie patch — targeted at 5-to-8-year-old Daisies and Brownies — would transform these girls into “walking advertisements.” “This is product placement at its worst,” said New American Dream’s executive director, Wendy Philleo, who described herself as a longtime admirer of the Girl Scouts. “Our children are already being bombarded by marketers’ pitches at stores, at home, online, on TV, and in school,” said Philleo, whose Charlottesville, Va.-based group tries to counter the commercialization of American culture. The Girl Scouts’ national headquarters in New York rejected the groups’ appeal. “Our partnership with Mattel focuses on career exploration and teaches girls about inspiring women in a fun way,” said spokeswoman Kelly Parisi. “We stand behind this partnership, as it helps us bring to over 2 million Girl Scouts the message that they can do anything.” That’s the essence of the Barbie uniform patch — a bright pink oval with a gold-letter slogan stitched on it: “Be anything. Do everything.” �2DE:?8î 6DFD�î�:5î96îC62==Jî=@@<î=:<6î�C25î&:EE� NEW YORK (AP) — They say you can never be too rich or too thin. Surely it goes without saying that you can’t be too good-looking, either, right? Especially in Hollywood. But in the popular new film “Son of God,” Jesus is so, well, easy on the eyes that some are revisiting an age-old question that has vexed scholars for centuries: Did Jesus really look like Brad Pitt, only slightly better? OK, that exact question hasn’t vexed scholars for centuries. But those who study religion as portrayed in popular culture do note that depicting Jesus on the screen has always been a tricky business, one that balances weighty theological concerns — how divine to make the son of God, and how human? —with more earthly ones, like how best to sell movie tickets? “Listen, films are big business,” says Steven Kraftchick, professor at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. “They’re probably not going to cast Jonah Hill as Jesus.” Not that Hill wouldn’t provide an interesting spin. But the producers of “Son of God,” Roma Downey (who also plays Jesus’ mother Mary) and her husband Mark Burnett, were clearly going for something different when they chose the strapping, 6-foot 3-inch Diogo Morgado, a Portuguese actor who’s dabbled in modeling, for “The Bible,” their History channel miniseries. (“Son of God” is culled from footage shot for the series). Downey won’t deny her Jesus is good-looking — not that she’d get very far with that — but explains she was seeking a subtle mix of qualities. “Someone with strength, presence, charisma, tenderness, kindness, compassion and natural humility,” she says. “Someone who could be both a lion AND a lamb.” Casting came down to the wire. A few weeks before shooting was to begin in Morocco, there was still no Jesus. Downey fired off an email to church and business contacts with the urgent head- Do we have you attention now? Advertise your business in this space, or bigger Call us at: 740.992.2155 or 740.446.2342 This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Diogo Morgado in a scene from “Son of God.” er: “Looking for Jesus.” Salvation came from an unexpected place. In Ouarzazate, Morocco, a member of an advance team remembered an actor who’d been there more than a year earlier on a different project. He searched through hotel registries and found the name. Not surprisingly, Morgado’s looks have been a big part of the conversation ever since. “We not only found Jesus, we found ‘Hot Jesus,’” Oprah Winfrey told him in a TV interview, referring to a Twitter hashtag about the actor. “A hunkier Jesus than necessary,” Variety noted in its review of the movie. The Hollywood Reporter called it “Jesus as pretty boy,” and noted a resemblance between Morgado and the young Marlon Brando. But box office is booming. “Son of God” came in a close second last weekend to Liam Neeson’s “Non-Stop,” beating out the blockbuster “Lego” movie. To Morgado, it’s all good. “Long after I’m gone, this is going to be my legacy,” he said in a telephone interview. “So why should I worry about people calling me ‘Hot Jesus’? I’m really proud of this movie.” His key acting challenge, Morgado notes, was getting that balance between divine and human: “It’s a really tricky thing.” That’s always been a problem, says Jeffrey Mahan, professor at the Iliff school of theology in Denver. “Jesus films go back to the very beginning of cinema, and there’s always that tension between human and divine.” Mahan notes that “this isn’t the first sexy Jesus on film.” When Jeffrey Hunter played the role in the 1961 “King of Kings,” he says, people dismissively dubbed it “I Was a Teenage Jesus,” a reference to Hunter’s youthful good looks (though he was in his 30s). Some films, like the 1959 “Ben-Hur,” avoided problems by not showing Jesus’ face. Others, says Adele Reinhartz, author of “Jesus in Hollywood” and professor at the University of Ottawa, show a sanitized figure “that could have walked right out of a Renaissance painting.” But they were always fairly good-looking: “These are marketing decisions.” The deeper problem with portraying Jesus, Reinhartz says, is that “to make a compelling movie character, you need flaws. And that doesn’t fit into most conceptions of Jesus.” One exception was Martin Scorsese’s 1988 “The Last Temptation of Christ,” starring Willem Dafoe as a Jesus conflicted about his identity and experiencing earthly temptations, like lust. That didn’t please everyone — a Christian fundamentalist group hurled Molotov cocktails at a Paris theater where it played. Then there was Mel Gibson’s 2004 “The Passion of the Christ,” starring Jim Caviezel, an enormous hit which is deemed one of the most controversial films of all time, both because of its bloody depiction of the Crucifixion — Roger Ebert called it the most violent film he’d ever seen — and allegations of antiSemitism. Caviezel, Dafoe, Morgado — all give different interpretations, but they all look a certain way. None, for example, are dark-skinned, as some have AP Photo speculated Jesus was. Others have noted that men of the time were significantly smaller than they are today. “The fact is we just don’t know how Jesus looked,” says Kraftchick, at Emory. “How big was he? Did he have a speech defect?” Downey, asked about the issue, points out that her Jesus is a Latino, and that in itself is groundbreaking. (The film is also being released in Spanish.) What troubles Mahan is that heartthrob Jesus portrayals ignore that “Jesus was an outsider. And this ‘pretty Jesus’ is an attempt to make him sort of a celebrity. That isn’t accurate according to the tone of the Gospels. “ Morgado says he’s taking the long view. “When I was in Jerusalem, I saw a man and a 10-year-old kid praying,” he says. “And I looked at the kid and thought, ‘Wow, I will be his visual and spiritual reference.” That’s what producers are hoping. “I think people who don’t know Jesus will fall in love,” Downey says. “And those who do know him will fall in love all over again.” � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 03. March Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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