https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/350b09d08619c831f16d53ba9d568937.pdf fc78080380daac1f7cac55fc4a7a9741 PDF Text Text ‘Free speech’ cannot prevail Local sports action EDITORIAL • 4A SPORTS • 1B Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From Ewing Schwarzel Funeral Home 740-992-2121 www.ewingfuneralhome.net 60555213 Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 204, Volume 64 Thursday, December 25, 2014 • 50¢ Pelletier earns PVH employee of the year Courtesy Pictured are Mike Miller, director of nutrition services, Customer Service Employee of the Year Alison Pelletier and Glen Washington, Pleasant Valley Hospital CEO. POINT PLEASANT — Alison Pelletier is Pleasant Valley Hospital’s Customer Service Employee of the Year. Pelletier works in the food service department. Her recognition of this honor was announced during the PVH Christmas party Dec. 18. She received a plaque, a check for $250 and VIP parking for the entire year. The PVH Employee of the Year Program recognizes professional and support staff that make exceptional contributions to the Hospital. All PVH representatives are encouraged to nominate colleagues who deserve this special acknowledgment. Alison started her career with Pleasant Valley Hospital on March 14, 2011, as a food service assistant. Her nomination focused on her work as a leader on multiple levels, including being consistent, responsive and generous when meeting the needs of our patients, visitors, departments and her coworkers. She is described as always cheerful and compassionate with PVH guests and enjoys lending a helping hand to the young and elderly alike. A valued and dedicated employee, Alison is best described as cheerful, compassionate and self-motivated. Alison and her husband Scott live in Point Pleasant. She enjoys spending time with her niece Madeline and nephew Benjamin. Established in 1959, Pleasant Valley Hospital is a partner of Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and is a not-for-profit healthcare system that provides community-oriented health care for Mason and Jackson counties in West Virginia and the counties of Gallia and Meigs in Ohio. A second chance at Christmas By Lindsay Kriz lkriz@civitasmedia.com MIDDLEPORT — On Dec. 1 at about 2:30 a.m., the Middleport Police Department responded to a call about a crashed car in the middle of a field off of Bradbury Road. The car, which was stolen from the local Taylor family, hit two telephone poles and everything inside the vehicle was ejected and destroyed, including Shawn and Hallie Taylor’s Christmas presents for their three children. Patrolman Leif Babb, one of the officers who responded to the call, knew he had to do something to help the family out, Chief Bruce Swift said. “He felt it was a real sad thing, that something this tragic would happen at this time of the year,” Swift said. Babb said the investigation is still ongoing. With his help, and the help of the Middleport Police Department, monetary donations came in from multiple local people and businesses that allowed the department to purchase presents for the three children. Donations were given by Dunbar and Fowler Injury Attorneys of Parkersburg, W.Va., Steven, Blake and Meghan Hudson, Rebecca Miller and Babb, of Guysville, Mary Schuler, of Middleport, Steve, Katie and Pam Hartenbach, of Pomeroy, Bruce and Angie Swift, of Middleport, Mony Wood, of Racine, Tom Hoffner, of Middleport, the Middleport Police Department and Fox’s Pizza. See CHRISTMAS | 5A Courtesy photos Over four wagon loads of toys were presented to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 19 in remembrance of Brandon Cundiff. Brandon, 18, of Letart, lost his two-year battle with cancer earlier this year. Pictured are his parents, Angel and Emmanuel, along with sisters Morgan and Linzie. Family donates toys in remembrance For Brandon Cundiff By Mindy Kearns For Ohio Valley Publishing Lindsay Kriz | Daily Sentinel Patrolman Babb and Pam Hartenbach, dispatcher, both helped donated to the gifts seen here. The gifts went to the Taylor family, whose car was stolen Dec. 1 and crashed nearby, causing all the Christmas presents within to be destroyed. The investigation is pending, Babb said. LETART — As young Brandon Cundiff of Letart lay dying in the hospital earlier this year, his greatest fear was being forgotten. This Christmas season, however, family and friends of the 18-year-old were determined that was not going to happen. In — SPORTS Highschool: 1B NFL: 2-4B — FEATURES Classified: 4B Television: 4B Comics: 5B JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your take on today’s news? Go to mydailysentinel. com and visit us on facebook to share your thoughts. school graduation. Many people followed Brandon’s story on Facebook, where both he and his mother had many friends. Even as a hospital patient, Brandon quickly became loved. Photos were published of the young man with his nurses. A huge fan of Ohio State football, Brandon had the opportunity to meet several of the players and head coach Urban Meyer. See FAMILY | 5A Ron Spencer takes top award with toy truck Staff report — NEWS Obituaries: 2A Opinion: 4A Weather: 5A fact, they found a way not only to remember Brandon, but many children who have fallen victim to cancer. Brandon’s parents, Angel and Emmanuel Cundiff, as well as his sisters Morgan and Linzie, delivered more than four wagon loads of toys to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus last Friday afternoon. The toys will be distributed to the young cancer patients there, a place where Brandon spent much of his last two years after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Brandon was well known in the Bend Area. He was crowned prom king at Wahama, even though he was not able to attend the dance. One of his wishes came true when he was released from the hospital long enough to attend his high POMEROY — A wooden toy dump truck made by Ron Spencer, of Chester, took first place in Saturday’s judging of entries in the Creative Crafts contest held at Farmers Bank. Second place went to Joan Wolfe, of Racine, for a decorated gourd, while Vince Oliver, of Middleport, took third with a wooden sleigh and reindeer lawn decoration. Spencer was awarded $50 by Farmers Bank for his first-place entry. In accepting the check from Des Jeffers of Farmers Bank, he announced that he was going to donate the money to the Chester Fire Department. Prizes were also awarded to the second and third place winners. The Creative Crafts contest was the last of three sponsored by the Pomeroy Merchants Association. Earlier this month, Peoples Bank sponsored a candy making contest and the Ohio Valley Bank sponsored a cookie baking contest. Courtesy photos Farmers Bank customers, Bob Titus and Susan Well, look over the wide aray of entries in the Pomeroy Merchants Association’s Creative Crafts contest �news 2A Thursday, December 25, 2014 Daily Sentinel MEIGS LOCAL BRIEFS can also donate at their website, veteranoutreach.com, call 1-888283-8638, or send your check to 542 Youngstown Poland Rd., Struthers, Ohio, 44471. 2015 Family and Children First Council Meetings Announced MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Family and Children First Council will be holding regular business meetings at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of the following months: January, March, May, July, September and November. The council will hold these meetings at the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services, located at 175 Race Street, Middleport. The Meigs County Family and Children First Council will also be holding an Intersystem Collaborative Meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Meetings will then be held the first Thursday of every month at the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services building. For more information, contact Brooke Pauley, Coordinator at 740-992-2117 EXT. 104. No more LEPC meetings in 2014 Marvin Frazier Public Library, located at 95 W. Washington St. in Nelsonville. The Meigs time will be 1-3 p.m. at the Meigs County District Public Library, located at 216 W. Main St. in Pomeroy. Meigs Tea Party OHIO VALLEY — meets Jan. 13 Secretary of State Jon The next meeting will Husted announced January regional office hours. be 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Regional liaisons for the the Meigs County Senior Secretary of State’s office Citizens Center. Middleport First will be in 26 counties Presbyterian Church to around Ohio includhold 7th Annual Christing Meigs and Athens mas Day Dinner Counties. The purpose MIDDLEPORT — of open office hours is Middleport First Presbyto give local residents terian Church will host an opportunity to learn its seventh Christmas more about, and stay connected with the secre- Day dinner on Dec. 25. tary of state’s office in an Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. informal and accessible Church members to setting. In addition to making voter registration include Wilkesville First forms and election infor- Presbyterian Church mation available, region- and many other supporters from in and out of al representatives will the area donate all food be on hand to answer questions and distribute items. There will be toys for the children, and materials to those interwarm coats and clothing ested in learning more for children and adults about the other funcwho may need them. tions of the office such Middleport First Presbyas the business services terian Church is located division and initiatives including the Ohio Busi- at 165 N. Fourth Ave. in ness Profile and Military Middleport. For people who have questions or Ready-to-Vote program. wish to volunteer, call The date for Meigs and Jim at 740-992-3350 Athens counties will be Jan. 9. The Athens time (church) or 740-645will be 10 a.m. to noon 5034 (cell) and leave a message. at the Athens County POMEROY — No LEPC meeting is scheduled for December. The next meeting will be 11:30 a.m. Jan. 27. Regional liaisons in Athens, Meigs counties MIDDLEPORT — Marvin W. “Tex” Frazier, 84, of Delaware, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at the Kobacker House. He was born Oct. 30, 1930, in Middleport, to Franklin and Rose (Nellie) Darst Frazier. He was a steelworker for 33 years with Kinnear Door Corp. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by a daughter, Robin Van Hoesen, of Delaware; two Death Notices Marshall BELPRE, Ohio — Phillip E. Marshall, 64, of Belpre, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va. Arrangement will be announced later by WhiteSchwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. Buzzard SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — Gloria Faye Buzzard, 76, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery. Visiting hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Hall POWELL, Ohio — Carol “Kay” Hall, 79, formerly of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2014, at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton chapel. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery near Vinton. Friends may call the funeral home between 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Local stocks Civitas Media, LLC Adams (USPS 436-840) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes Tuesday through Saturday. Please call for more information on local pricing. CONTACT US EDITOR: Michael Johnson 740-446-2342 Ext. 2102 michaeljohnson@civitasmedia.com CIRCULATION MANAGER: Ed Litteral 740-353-3101 Ext. 1925 elitteral@civitasmedia.com NEWSROOM: Lindsay Kriz 740-992-2155 Ext. 2555 lkriz@civitasmedia.com ADVERTISING: Sarah Thompson 740-992-2155 Ext. 2554 sthompson@civitasmedia.com Brenda Davis 740-992-2155 Ext. 2553 bdavis@civitasmedia.com SPORTS: Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@civitasmedia.com Alex Hawley, Ext. 2100 ahawley@civitasmedia.com 111 Court St., Pomeroy, OH, 45769 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 111 Court St., Pomeroy, OH, 45769. May all you wishes coMe true! Christopher E. 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MEIGS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Monday, Dec. 29 BEDFORD TOWNSHIP — Bedford Township Trustees will conduct their end of the year organizational meeting at 5 p.m. at the town hall. CHESTER TOWNSHIP — The Rutland Township Trustees will hold their year end and reorganizational meetings at 7:30 a.m. at the townshop garage. RUTLAND — Leading Creek Conservancy District’s December regular board has been changed to Dec. 29, 2014, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 LETART TOWNSHIP — The organizational meeting of Letart Township will be 10 a.m. in the Letart Township Building. CHESTER —The Chester Township Trustees will have a organizational meeting at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. Wednesday, Dec. 31 SYRACUSE — Family fun night/dance party will be held on New Year’s Eve at the Syracuse Community Center. It will start at 7:30 p.m. and end at midnight! Here’s hoping the holiday season has lots of good times in-store for you. We’re really grateful for all the good times we’ve had serving you this year. 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Burial will follow in Kingwood Cemetery, where veterans services will be conducted. www.Snouffers.com 60555972 Snacks will be available for sale (hot dogs, chips, soda) and bottled water. The night will feature 70’s music! Come dressed for the occasion, if you’d like. Everyone welcome! No admission charge, but will have a tip jar, so if you have a good time, please help as it will pay the expenses. There will be games, surprises and we will all have a lot of fun! Please pass the word around and hope to see a lot of you there and also a lot of your friends too. POMEROY — The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District office located at 113 East Memorial Drive, Suite D, will be closing at noon New Year’s Eve and all day on New Year’s Day. Monday, Jan. 5 GUYAN TOWNSHIP — The Guyan Township 2015 organizational meeting will take place at 5 p.m. at the Guyan Township Townhouse. Tuesday, Jan. 13 TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer will have their regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Tuppers Plains Sewer office. AT THE BIRTH OF Our Savior We’d like to join all of you in giving thanks for the Miracle of Christmas and the many blessings we share including your friendship. Merry Christmas!! Hupp Auto Center Tuppers Plains, OH 740-667-3177 www.huppautocenter.com 60554240 4-H Committee Plat Book sales POMEROY — Meigs County 4-H Committee has reduced the price of the current plat book to $10. Funds support the 4-H program in the county by providing funds for supplies, camp and college scholarships, learning opportunities and more. To purchase a plat book, you can stop by the Extension Office on Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (closed 12-12:30 for lunch) mail $15 (for book, shipping & handling) to Meigs County 4-H Committee, PO Box 32, Pomeroy, OH 45769 or visit the Meigs County Recorder’s Office in the Court House.. Veteran’s Outreach Mobile Giving Campaign OHIO VALLEY — Veteran’s Outreach is starting a campaign to give back to veterans this holiday season. Show your support by making a tax-deductible $10 donation by texting vet to the number 52000. The $10 will be applied to your next cell phone bill. No additional charge will be applied on your bill. Show our deserving veterans you care! You Obituaries �LOCAL Daily Sentinel Thursday, December 25, 2014 3A Dear Santa, from Southern Elementary third grade Your favorite kid, Lauren Dear Santa, Do you like going around the world? Do you help your elves makes presents? Do you have a son or a daughter? How many presents do you give to kids? Can you make all the orphans have a family before Christmas if you can’t do that give them presents. Can you get my mom a new car that she wants. My brother Cohen wants a rubber Spider Man. Get Rockey and Ruben a toy instead of a dog treat. Get my dad want he wants peace. I wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your friend, Ava Dear Santa, How can you fly and how do the reindeer nowhere to go? I wondered if it is pretty in the North Pole? I want for Christmas is a Monster High doll and a ginnie pig and a puppy. I wish that Santa gave us presents every day and he gave us a ride on his sleigh and a ride on his reindeer. Your friend, Joy Dear Santa, How does the elf makes toys? How does Santa go up the chimney and down the chimney? How do you deliver presents to 1,000,000 people? Santa, I want to have chapter books like Peter Pan book and I want poster of Cat in the Hat and I want a shirt that says I love to read books. Your friend, Gabby Dear Santa, How do you teach the elfs? It has to be hard. I do also want a My Little Pony pop toy. We also want pj’s and slippers. I do want a dreamcatcher for my mommy that is pretty. I also wish that every hour is Christmas and also every day. Your friend, Jaelvn Dear Santa, How do you get to each kids house in one night? Could you get my nana a new iPad? Her old one was very slow. I would like a iPad mini. Because my tablet is also slow. I love Christmas it is my best time of year! Thank you, Gracey Dear Santa, Hi Santa how are you? Do you like buckeyes? I can’t believe that winter is already here. I mean, there is 12 months in a year. My nana really wants a crocpot. I think you are really jolly. I think Christmas is the best time of year. Thank you, Aaron Dear Santa, How are you Santa? How are you doing? Hope your doing ok and I hope your warm. Santa for Christmas I want Borderlands the Pre-Sequel. Santa I am so excited for Christmas! Thanks, CJ To Santa, I hope you have a nice year Santa. I want you to give my little sister a t-shirt of Princess Sofia. Sergio Dear Santa, Is it hard to deliver all the presents to most of the kids in the world? May I get me a drawing kit? Blake Dear Santa, I’ve always wonder if Rudolph nose has ever stopped blinking shiny red. My sister wants a laptop. My grandma wants more hair clips. I want Monster High doll and ever one to have a good Christmas. I love Christmas time everyone is in good mood. Sincerely, Dana Dear Santa, Do you have any kids and if you do you how many? I want you to give kids toys that they really, really want. I hope you give my sister something that has Frozen on it. I don’t want anything but for me and I want my family to be happy. I hope you and Mrs. Claus have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Sincerely, Kaiden Dear Santa, How many cookies do you eat around the world? I would like to get my grandma and grandpa a new Bible. I want Xbox. Have a merry Christmas. Sincerely, Jesse Dear Santa, I have always wanted to know stuff about you. How many toys do your elves makes a year? How do you eat all of these cookies a year? Do you loose weight after a year for the next Christmas? I want you to give all the homeless people food for Christmas. I want some candy and for the rest surprise me. Have a safe time on the sleigh. Sincerely, Brayden Dear Santa, How are you? How old are you? How is Mrs. Claus? Will you please bring toys to homeless kids? How many presents do you deliver? Please bring Abby a new phone. Hope you have a great Christmas. Sincerely, Kimber Dear Santa, How man different cookies do you eat? Please give my brother a nice gift. All I want for Christmas is for my family to be happy. I like getting together with my family. I hope you have a merry Christmas. Sincerely, Abby Dear Santa, Do your elfs get on your nerves? Does Rudolph have a really shinny nose? Do your reindeer get hurt while flying? Can you get my mom a new car because her car is getting old and does not really run right. Just if you want. And I would really like a Playstation 3. If you don’t mind. From your friend, Michelle Dear Santa, Do the reindeer ever mess up when thex trane for Christmas? Will you get Bella Easthom a Kindle Fire? Will you get my mom Misty and my dad Roba flat screen tv? I think Christmas is a good time of year to spend time with your family. Your favorite kid, Chloe Dear Santa, Hi, how do you get to all the houses in twelve hours. Can you get my sister a toy elf and some of my Littlest Pet Shop. Can you get me some chapter books and some Pokemon cards and a elf please. I hope everyone has a good Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sincerely, Kaleb Dear Santa, How do you get to every kids house in one night? My mom really want some more cooking equipment. My dad wants some more tools for his car. One part I don’t like winter. It’s really cold. Your favorite kid, Ethan Dear Santa, Do the elf’s ever get on your nerves? Can you give my mom and dad some money for Christmas? I don’t really like winter because I can’t play outside. Have a Merry Christmas! Your favorite kid, Sarah Dear Santa, How do you get around the world in one night? I want to talk to you about Lucy. She’s not being very good this year.! Santa Claus can you get my papa Chuck and my uncle Billy and my aunt Holly and my cousin Miley to come to my house on Christmas Eve? Will you wish my family a Merry Christmas for me? Your favorite kid, Emilee Dear Santa, Do you have grandchildren? Here’s what my family wants for Christmas. Dad wants tractor. I want a farming game, gran wants led lights, papaw wants a new garage. Mom wants new shoes. I like Christmas because I like to get gifts. Sincerely, Hayden Dear Santa, Hi my name is Alexis Smith I’m 9. Santa I was wondering how old you are? Santa all I want Christmas is accessories for my doll I also want homeless people to find home and for kids who don’t have food get food. My opinion on Santa is he’s very jolly. I hope everyone has a very jolly holly and happy Christmas and New Year’s. Sincerely, Alexis See Santa | 5A We may provide the heat for your home, but nothing warms our hearts more than thoughts of the many good folks we’ve had the privilege to serve this past year. Happy Holidays G&M Fuel CoMpany 43070 St. Rt. 124 • Pomeroy 992-5111 60555205 60554235 Southern Elementary School Bay Dear Santa, My name is Matthew. How does your reindeer fly? I would like a helicopter for Christmas. I like Christmas because I get to be with my family on Christmas Eve. Your friend, Matthew Dear Santa, Do you ever get mad at your elves? Sometimes I get mad at my sister. My dad wants a new bow for hunting. I would like to have a laptop for my homework on Study Island. I love Winter because it snows and I get to go sled riding. Thank you, Tristyn Dear Santa, I hope your having a good year. I hope you make it to all the kids on Christmas Eve. What I want for Christmas is a Pokemon toy and firefighter legos. Why is winter so cold? Thanks, Jacoby Dear Santa, Do you like to help your elves make toys for boys and girls? Do you like to travel around the world? Do you have a different time zone then us in the North Pole? Santa I would like to have a cell phone case the phone is a iPhone 4 or 4s. Also, the biggest gift of all is for my Uncle Garrison to get better and to be happy. I hope that my famil and everybody have a safe and happy holiday! Your friend, Grace Dear Santa, Can you get my 65 year old grandma a cane? And can you get me the biggest book on Earth? And help my 66 year old grandpa in heaven? Can you get my dad a a diebeds kit? Can you help McKenzie and Nickles and Christen. And make Josiah stay at Southern. Josiah your a really good friend. Your friend, Johnathan Dear Santa, How do you get to the states? Why do you wear a red suit and a red hat? I worked hard in 3rd grade. I would like a game GTA5. My friend Johnathan wants a Pokeymon cards. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas Your friend, Josiah Dear Santa, Do you like giving kids presents? What is your time zone in the North Pole? I hope you find the people that is homeless and give them a house or a present to make them feel better because every time I see them it makes me sad. All I want for Christmas is to see everyone be happy! My favorite season is winter because I get to play in the snow and see every one happy. Merry Christmas! Joyous Noel At this holy time of the year, we’d like to join you and your family in a prayer for peace on earth and harmony between people of all nations. For all of the goodwill you’ve shown us, we are grateful. At the Holzer Center for Joint Replacement, we provide quality orthopedic care for the patients we serve. Our goal is to ensure that patients receive outstanding orthopedic care and experience restored or improved quality of life. 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The movie is a fictional comedy, but the situation is real — and no laughing matter. Indeed, the decision by movie theaters and Sony Pictures to cancel the Dec. 25 release of “The Interview” in the face of undefined terrorist threats is an appalling act of cowardice that sets a frightening precedent. Recently, computer hackers widely suspected to be working on behalf of North Korea stole a bunch of emails and digitized documents from Sony as retribution for “The Interview,” a movie starring the popular comedy team of Seth Rogan and James Franco. It depicts them as bumbling journalists drafted by the CIA to assassinate North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un. Perhaps that plot is tasteless and unfunny, although it’s hardly the first movie to lampoon the loony leader. That doesn’t justify cybertheft, nor what happened next: The hackers threatened terrorist attacks against theaters that were going to exhibit the film. Spooked by memories of the 2012 mass shooting at an opening-night screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colo., that killed 12 people and wounded 70, the nation’s top five theater chains decided they would not show “The Interview.” Sony then pulled the film from release — in independent theaters, streaming online, anywhere. This despite the fact there was nothing specific about the threats, and the Department of Homeland Security declared “there is no credible intelligence to indicate an active plot against movie theaters within the United States.” It got worse. Three theaters announced that in place of “The Interview” they would screen the 2004 film “Team America: World Police,” another comedy that mocked, and killed, Kim Jong-Un’s father, Kim Jong-Il (portrayed in marionette form). However, Paramount Pictures, which owns the movie, ordered the theaters not to show it, apparently afraid of offending the pro-Pyongyang hackers. So all it took to bring the entertainment industry to its knees was a bunch of Internet bluster. Kim Jong-Un 1, Hollywood 0. Expect that score to worsen, as anyone with a gripe about a movie or TV show, book or song now has incentive to anonymously threaten its producers and distributors into censoring it. This is known as the “heckler’s veto,” and generally has been deemed by the Supreme Court as an unconstitutional reason for government to suppress free speech. Private entities, though, are free to act on what they consider their best interests. Sony et al. should rethink what theirs are. Caving to such a provocation will only invite further attacks, as rewarding bad behavior encourages more bad behavior. That will affect the quality of their products and their bottom lines. At the very least, Sony should make “The Interview” available to watch online or on DVD; viewing it should be considered an act of defiance. Stand up for free speech and a free society, and against cyberbullies and terrorists. Reprinted from the Panama City (Fla.) News Herald. Their view This time, ‘free speech’ cannot prevail By Laura Finley For Ohio Valley Publishing Like many in the U.S, I normally consider myself a staunch advocate of free speech and against most forms of censorship. I agree with a previous U.S court of appeals decision that determined a Facebook “like” was constitutionally protected free speech. As a longtime anti-domestic violence activist, though, I am deeply concerned about the use of social media to harass and abuse others. A decision in favor of Anthony Elonis in Elonis v. United States, expected in summer 2015, will have potentially grievous implications for the safety of persons in abusive relationships. Elonis was convicted of making threats against his estranged wife, Tara, and also later an FBI agent. He was sentenced to 44 months in prison. He utilized his Facebook page to issue a series of disturbing rants after his wife left him. “There’s one way to love ya, but a thousand ways to kill ya, And I’m not going to rest until your body is a mess, Soaked in blood and dying from all the little cuts. Hurry up and die b——.” Concerned that Elonis would act on these threats, Tara sought and obtained a restraining ordering her husband to cease posting threatening or harassing comments or from contacting her directly or indirectly. Anthony persisted posting this comment three days after the court hearing: “Did you know that it’s illegal for me to say I want to kill my wife?” he wrote, explaining, “Now, it was okay for me to say it right then because…I’m just letting you know that it’s illegal for me to say that.” A week later, he posted this: “Fold up your protective order and put in your pocket. Is it thick enough to stop a bullet?” Carrying on, Elonis posted the next day that he intended to “make a name for himself” with “the most heinous elementary school shooting ever imagined. Hell hath no fury like a crazy man in a kindergarten class. The only question is…which one.” It was that post which got the attention of FBI agent Denise Stevens, who then visited Elonis at home. He posted this after she left: “Little agent lady stood so close. Took all the strength I had not to turn the b—— ghost. Pull my knife, flick my wrist, and slit her throat. Leave her bleedin’ from her jugular in the arms of her partner.” Elonis maintains that he was merely exercising his free speech rights in the same fashion as have many musicians, most notably rap artist Eminem, whose lyrics have expressed fantasies about killing his ex-wife. At issue is whether the judge erred in telling the jury that they should determine whether Elonis’ posts were true threats by using a “reasonable person” standard. In his appeals, Elonis has contended that the jury should have been asked to determine whether Elonis himself actually intended for his words to be threatening, not whether any reasonable person might believe them to be. His attorney notes that Elonis posted disclaimers on his page expressing that he did not intend to threaten his wife, merely to express himself and to entertain. Federal prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, and domestic violence advocates, disagree. They note that the fact that Elonis posted the remarks after Tara obtained a restraining order and posted them without restrictions shows that he was trying to send her a powerful message. Without a doubt, the most lethal The Daily Sentinel Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. time in an abusive relationship is when the victim attempts to end it, as Tara did by first leaving Anthony and then obtaining the restraining order. All of the lethality assessments used by police and domestic violence advocates include questions about the frequency and nature of prior threats. Further, Cindy Southworth, vice president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, noted that “We have stalking statutes all over the country that are based on a reasonable person versus proving the intent of the stalker or abuser.” A survey conducted by the Safety Net Project at NNEDV found 90 percent of domestic violence programs had victims seeking help for online or digital threats. A 2013 study by the Urban Institute found more than a quarter (26 percent) of youth in a relationship reporting that they had experienced some form of cyber dating abuse in the prior year. Additionally, social media posts have been introduced as evidence in numerous court cases, in particular those regarding domestic violence and stalking. So far, comments and questions from the justices suggest that they may be learning toward interpreting Elonis’ posts as threatening, with Justices Ginsburg and Alito noting the difficulty of “getting into the mind” of someone who posts something on social media. Although free speech is an important human right, decades of knowledge about the cycle of domestic violence and warning signs of potentially lethal behavior should indeed prompt the Court to rule against Elonis. To do otherwise undermines all that we know about abusive behavior and puts victims in serious jeopardy. Dr. Laura Finley teaches in the Barry University Department of Sociology and Criminology. TODAY IN HISTORY... Today is Thursday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2014. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day. Today’s Highlight in History: In A.D. 336, the first known commemoration of Christmas on Dec. 25 took place in Rome. On this date: In 1066, William the Conqueror was crowned king of England. In 1776, Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against Hessian forces at Trenton, N.J. In 1818, “Silent Night (Stille Nacht)” was publicly performed for the first time during the Christmas Midnight Mass at the Church of St. Nikolaus in Oberndorf, Austria. In 1868, President Andrew Johnson granted an unconditional pardon to all persons involved in the Southern rebellion that resulted in the Civil War. In 1926, Hirohito became emperor of Japan, succeeding his father, Emperor Yoshihito. In 1931, New York’s Metropolitan Opera broadcast an entire live opera over radio for the first time: “Hansel and Gretel” by Engelbert Humperdinck. In 1941, during World War II, Japan announced the surrender of the British-Canadian garrison at Hong Kong. In 1961, Pope John XXIII formally announced the upcoming convocation of the Second Vatican Council, which opened in Oct. 1962. In 1973, “The Sting,” starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as a pair of 1930s grifters, was released by Universal Pictures. In 1989, ousted Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife, Elena, were executed following a popular uprising. Former baseball manager Billy Martin died in a traffic accident near Binghamton, N.Y. In 1991, Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev went on television to announce his resignation as the eighth and final leader of a communist superpower that had already gone out of existence. �news/weather Daily Sentinel Santa From page 3A Dear Santa, Hi my name is Kassidy Chaney. How old are you? I want an ipod for Christmas. I want you to get tennis shoes for Krystal Holley. I hope everyone Family From page 1A Thursday, December 25, 2014 5A has a holly jolly Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sincerely, Kassidy Dear Santa, How do you work on the toys? I like to know how you work on the toys? For my dad to have is hunting gun. For my sister to have is a blue point birman for me; to have is a red point birman. Those are cats! Your favorite kid, Jaden Dear Santa, Hi, I have a question. How do you deliver all of those presents? Can you bring my aunt a new car please Santa? Will you bring me uncle Lero new tools and Jeremy a new track can it be a big one? Can I have an elf please? Santa, I have a surprise for your Santa! Love, Sierra Dear Santa, Do people leave cookies and glass of milk for you? Do you go down the chimneys if they have chimneys? I want a RC motor powered mud running truck and and RC helicopter. I like winter because I have a four wheeler and I’m excited for you to come. From, Isiah Dear Santa, How are you? I want to know how do you get around the whole world? Well I hope you delivered all the presents this year. I believe in you! All I want for Christmas is the people who poor I want you to give them presents. I want for Christmas is a stuff animal give me whatever stuff animal you want to give me. Love, Kamry New Haven Elementary. “No one knows how hard it was for us to park in that parking lot and see the hospital. My son spent so many nights there with his two-year battle,” stated Angel. She said Brandon’s goal was to become a registered nurse and work on the cancer ward. That is why the family had to return to the hospital to present the gifts. “He would be so happy to know the kids got all the toys and also that it was in remembrance of him,” Angel stated. “He always wanted to make others smile, no matter how much pain he was in.” And anyone who follows Angel on Facebook knows the mes- sage she often posts. That is to cherish your loved ones — not only at Christmas, but every day. Meyer, who is an advocate of cancer research, founded the Urban and Shelley Meyer Cancer Research Fund. The coach visited Brandon, bringing him dinner when he was healthy enough to eat, assisting in Brandon’s Make-A-Wish Foundation request of OSU/ Michigan football tickets for his entire family, and even presenting the Mason County boy with his championship football ring. But all the love and support were not enough. Brandon died on April 22 of this year. Since then, Angel has worked hard to keep Brandon’s memory alive, holding balloon launches and dinners for his family and friends. This holiday season, Angel gathered the new toys in Brandon’s name. She held a bake sale and toy drive at Walmart in Mason, and reached out to friends on social media. It didn’t take long for Brandon’s friends to pitch in. The Wahama High School National Honor Society spearSubmitted photos headed a toy drive at The late Brandon Cundiff is shown here in happier days, when he the school, and so did was healthy enough to attend an Ohio State football game. Cundiff, the sixth graders at whose greatest fear was being forgotten, died earlier this year of See Santa | 6A For the best local weather coverage, visit www.mydailysentinel.com acute myeloid leukemia. Christmas From page 1A Hallie, the children’s mother, said the children would be opening their gifts Christmas Day at their house, and said she was happy that they could have a Christmas again. “There are caring people out there that will help a family in true.” need,” she said. “If it weren’t for them, my kids wouldn’t have a Christmas, and it’s You can reach Lindsay Kriz at 992-2155 EXT. 2555 or on Twitter @ JournalistKriz Rejoice In This Season 391 N. 2nd Avenue Middleport, OH 740-992-5321 60554234 Happy Holidays! Awarded Medicare’s 5 star rating! From our Family to Yours, we From ourour Family to Wishes Yours, we for a extend Best extend Holiday our Best Wishes for aand Happy Happy Season a Holiday Season and a New Year Newlled Year Peace, Joy, withfilled Peace,with Joy, and Success. and Success. Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Gallipolis Mason 60554239 Pt. Pleasant 740-992-2136 740-667-3161 740-446-2265 304-773-6400 304-674-8200 www.fbsc.com 60551768 �NEWS 6A Thursday, December 25, 2014 Daily Sentinel WV getting ‘smoked’ by tobacco marketing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With tobacco companies spending more than $120 million to market their products in West Virginia — nearly 25 times what the state spends on tobacco prevention programs — is it surprising that West Virginia has the highest smoking rates in the United States? No, at least not according to the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free West Virginia, where tobacco annually claims 4,300 lives and costs the state $1 billion in health care bills. Reports show each year 2,200 additional West Virginia kids become smokers. “… It is critical that the state raise its tobacco With Bright Wishes at The Holidays • May the coming season bring health, wealth and happiness to you and your loved ones. For your trust in us, we are deeply grateful. tax and increase funding for tobacco prevention programs,” said Matthew L. Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, explaining that evidence shows tobacco prevention and cessation programs work to reduce smoking, save lives and save money. West Virginia will collect $170.1 million in revenue this year from the 1998 tobacco settlement and tobacco taxes but will spend only 2.9 percent of the money on tobacco prevention programs. The state spends only $4.9 million per year on tobacco prevention and cessation programs, which is 17.8 percent of the $27.4 million recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The state ranks 22nd in the country in funding the programs that prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit, according to a national report “Broken Promises to Our Children: A State-by-State Look at the 1998 State Tobacco Settlement 16 Years Later.” Coalition officials say significantly increasing the tax on tobacco products is proven to be a most effective strategy to prevent kids from starting and helping smokers quit. To reduce tobacco use and its health and financial toll in West Virginia, health advocates are calling on state leaders to increase the state cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack, along with a similar increase to the tax on other tobacco products. “These strategies are proven to reduce tobacco use and its terrible toll in health, lives and dollars. Until West Virginia leaders act, the state’s kids and taxpayers will continue to pay a high price” stated Cinny Kittle, director of the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free West Virginia. “Because we have such high rates of tobacco use, including a rate of smoking among pregnant women that is three times the national average, we must apply these proven strategies in our state.” Santa truck. I want an ice cream maker. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Is it going to snow on Christmas Day? Krystal Dear Santa, I’ve always wanted to know how you made all those toys? I think you should give my grandpa a new jacket to wear out in the cold. I want a game called Animal Crossing New Leaf. I love Christmas because I get to be with my family! Your favorite kid, Jimmy Dear Santa, How do you eat all of the cookies in one night? Will you help my Uncle Mike get better in the hospital. For Christmas, I would like a monster high doll house and some monster high dolls. I like Christmas because it bring joy to all of the nice boys and girls. Your favorite girl, Reesa Dear Santa, How do you eat all of those cookies in one night? My friend Aaron has always wanted a Xbox game called Call of Duty. I want a football book about Seahawks. I hope every on gets what they want. This story was made available via the West Virginia Press Association and its story-sharing program for member newspapers. Birchfield Funeral Home 212 Main Street Rutland, Ohio 740-742-2333 Sandy 60554243 Emily Devan Bobbie To our Friends and Customers: We Appreciate Your Business & We Extend Our Best Wishes For a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year! HUGE SALE December 26th thru December 31st 10 am - 5pm 100 East Main • Pomeroy 992-7696 60555929 High doll and 3DS game Timo Dachi Life. I like winter I go to my friend Julieanna’s house and roll From page 5A in the snow. I like ChristDear Santa, mas because it’s in winter. Have you ever have Me and my dad always go been late? Santa can you sledding. please get Aunt Edith a Sincerely, Christina wheel chair so she can get Dear Santa, around. And for my self I How do you eat all of want to see Cherry Blosthose cookies in one night? som the elf and you and Will you help every kid for everybody who’s not get at least one toy for having a Merry Christmas Christmas. I would like an help them get a Merry iPhone six for Christmas. I Christmas. Santa what like Christmas cause every do want for Christmas? kid gets a toy. My opinion My favorite holiday is about the holidays is that Christmas because its it is kind that the your kids Jesus birthday and because get something. you come every year. Can Love, Lila you send a elf for Ipa and Dear Santa, Grandpa they need a little How do you get to places cheering up. in one night? Can you get Thank you, Bella mean bayblad set an my Dear Santa, mom a horse stuf. Last for How do your elves make my dad wants a blanket! toys? My cousin wants Have a Merry Christmas. books for Christmas. His Your favorite kid, Justin name is Collin. For ChristDear Santa, mas, I want Headmistres How do you make the Bloodgood the Monster reindeer fly? I always wanted to know. I want a big toy monster truck for my little cousin Bryer. And a little doll house for my little sister Hayden. And my little brother monster Merry Christmas & Many Thanks! Sleigh bells are ringing, Your friend, Dylan Dear Santa, How do you eat all of the cookies in 1 day? My mom wants a some new pans. I want a dog for Christmas. My stepdad wants so old spice pack and some axe pack. My Aunt Betty wants some pots and pans. I hope everybody has a very good Christmas. Your friend, Katie Dear Santa, How do you get to every house in one night? Can you give my dad some tools and my dogs some toys and my mom a ipad mini? Please? I love Christmas because of snow and you. Your favorite, Jordan Dear Santa, How are you and your elves this Christmas. I hope your doing all right. For Christmas could I have some extra toys for people who can’t afford toys. For Christmas I would like a new basketball hoop some video games and remote control helacopter. Could you also get my little sister a big pink poney. I can’t wait for Christmas think it will be great. Your favorite kid, Jace Be ready! Check out the five-day forecast on the weather page or online at MyOwnWashingtonCourthouse.com. And we’re filled with good cheer, When we think of the new friends That we’ve made this year – And we’d like to extend, to each one of you … Our very best wishes, and our gratitude, too! brought to you by 60554416 Best Wishes from The Zatta Family Ed, Jen, Alexis, Lindsay, and Ethan Happy Holidays From your Friends at SWISHER & LOHSE PHARMACY OUR NEW LOCATION 636 East Main St. Pomeroy Ohio 45769 Hours: M-F 9AM-7PM, S 9AM-4PM Phone: 740-992-2955 60553633 60556089 �Sports Daily Sentinel� Thursday, December 25, 2014 • Page 1B PPHS outlasts Generals Southern cracks Buckeyes at buzzer, 44-42 By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com By Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com RACINE, Ohio — If nothing else, the Tornadoes are getting pretty good of late at beating the final horn. Senior Tristen Wolfe netted a trifecta just before the buzzer, allowing the Southern boys basketball team to claim its second straight last-second victory Tuesday night during a 44-42 decision over visiting Nelsonville-York in a non-conference matchup in Meigs County. The host Tornadoes (4-2) — fresh off their 59-57 win over Wahama on a Jack Lemley putback at the buzzer Friday night — rekindled a little of that home magic against the Buckeyes, only this time the roles were a bit reversed in reaching the final outcome. Wolfe attempted a three-pointer that missed the mark in the Wahama game, which ultimately fell into the hands of Lemley for an offensive rebound and successful layup right before the final horn. Tuesday night, however, it was Bradley McCoy that attempted a gamewinning two — only to have the shot blocked back into the hands of a wide-open Wolfe behind the arc. Wolfe hauled in the offensive carom, squared in on his target and let the ball fly just before the final buzzer sounded. The shot hit nothing but net, which launched a frenzy of cheers from the home crowd en route to the two-point triumph. NYHS (3-4) — which has now lost four straight — fought an uphill battle just to get itself in a position to win the game late, as the guests made a 15-4 fourth quarter run to claim a 42-41 edge with under a minute left in the contest. SHS was ultimately outscored 15-7 down the stretch, but Wolfe’s trifecta made that moot point afterwards. Southern led 14-5 after eight minutes of play, then went on a small 11-9 second quarter spurt to secure a 25-14 edge at the break. The Purple and Gold kept that momentum going with a 12-5 charge in the third canto, which gave the hosts commanding 37-27 advantage. The Tornadoes connected on 18-of-49 field goal attempts for 37 percent, including a 3-of-12 effort from three-point range for 25 percent. SHS also committed 15 turnovers and made 5-of-8 free throw attempts for 63 percent. The hosts were outrebounded by a 35-23 overall margin and had team totals of eight steals, seven assists and one blocked shot. Wolfe led the Tornadoes with 12 points and seven rebounds, followed by McCoy with 11 points and team-highs of four steals and three assists. Jack Lemley was next with nine points, while Crenson Rogers added six markers to the winning cause. Dylan Smith, Theron Johnson and Ryan Schenkelberg rounded out the SHS scoring with two points apiece. Colt Adams paced Nelsonville-York with a game-high 16 points, followed by Brayden Withem with eight points and Hunter Edwards with six markers. Jeremy Warren and Jay Elliott also had three points apiece in the setback. Joel Thompson and Aron Davis rounded out the scoring with two markers apiece. The Brown and Orange were 4-of-5 at the charity stripe for 80 percent. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. OVP Sports Schedule Friday, December 26 Girls Basketball Point Pleasant at Greenbrier East Tournament, 7:30 Saturday, December 27 Boys Basketball Meigs at Gallia Academy, 7:30 South Gallia at Portsmouth Notre Dame, 7:30 Shady Spring at Point Pleasant, 7:30 Wahama at Charleston Catholic, 7:30 Girls Basketball Southeastern at River Valley, 2:30 Point Pleasant at Greenbrier East Tournament, 7:30 Wrestling River Valley, Meigs at Gallia Academy, 9:30 Swimming River Valley at Grandview Heights Bryan Walters photo Point Pleasant senior Cody Sroufe (21) blocks a shot attempt by Winfield’s Tate Hancock as PPHS teammate Douglas Workman (32) looks on during the second half of Tuesday night’s boys basketball contest in Point Pleasant, W.Va. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Generals never surrendered, but Point Pleasant firmly held its ground while snapping a four-game losing skid Tuesday night during a 57-51 victory over Winfield in a non-conference boys basketball contest in Mason County. The host Big Blacks (2-4) never trailed in the second half and led the final 17:33 of regulation, but the Generals (2-2) refused to go away quietly after rallying back from a 14-point third quarter deficit to close to within 49-48 with just under two minutes left in regulation. PPHS, however, hit 6-of-7 free throw attempts during an 8-3 surge over the final 1:43 of play, which ultimately allowed the hosts to turn a slim one-point edge into the final six-point margin of victory. The Big Blacks were outrebounded by a sizable 45-30 overall margin — which included a 15-6 deficit on the offensive glass — while also committing three more turnovers in the contest. Yet, despite a few glaring stats working against them, the hosts never trailed by more than two points in the entire game. With the Big Blacks in the midst of a four-game losing spell and Christmas just two days away, it would have been real easy for the hosts to not be focused on basketball. Point Pleasant, however, showed a great resiliency and kept a cool head as it watched a double-digit lead gradually whittle down to a single point. See pphs | 3B Alex Hawley photos South Gallia junior Kane Hutchinson goes in for a layup through the Symmes Valley defense, during the Rebels’ 48-point victory, on Tuesday. Rebels roll Symmes Valley By Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com MERCERVILLE, Ohio — Talk about laying the smackdown. The South Gallia boys basketball team proved just how dominate it can be Tuesday night, defeating non-conference rival Symmes Valley 90-42 in Gallia County. The Rebels (6-1) were 10-of-17 from the field in the opening quarter and forced eight turnovers on the defensive end, as SGHS led 27-10 through eight minutes. South Gallia kept the momentum going in the second quarter, posting another 27 points and rolling to a 54-18 lead. SGHS had its best defensive period of the night in the third, allowing just four points and charging to a 75-22 lead with eight minutes to play. A three-pointer by South Gallia senior Devin Lucas at the 6:06 mark of the fourth quarter gave the Rebels their biggest lead of the night at 80-22. With the majority of the SGHS starting five on the bench SVHS closed the game on a 20-10 run, but the Rebels claimed the 48-point victory. The Rebel scoring was led by Brayden Greer with 22 points, including a pair of three pointers, in just three quarters of work. Devin Lucas knocked in five trifectas and scored 19 points, while Kane Hutchinson added 14. Landon Hutchinson and Dustin Hornsby each marked nine points, Joseph Ehman added seven, Jordan Johnson finished with six, while Dominick Johnson rounded out the SGHS scoring with two points. South Gallia was 8-of11 (72.7 percent) from the free throw line and 37-of-74 (50 percent) from the field, including 8-of-22 (36.4 percent) from beyond the arc. As a team SGHS marked 45 rebounds, 21 assists, 19 steals, 12 turnovers and 12 fouls. Kane Hutchinson pulled down a teamhigh nine rebounds, Ehman added eight, while Hornsby finished with seven. Ehman led the SGHS defense with six steals, followed by Landon Hutchinson with four and Hornsby with three. Ehman also paced the Red and Gold with 10 assists, followed by Greer with six and Cory Rhodes with three. The Vikings were led by Matt Rutt and Jacob Klaiber with eight points apiece, followed by Levi Cade with six. Payton Hayes and Jarod Sheppard both marked four points, Blake Sells South Gallia senior Dustin Hornsby (23) splits a pair of SVHS defenders during the Rebels’ 90-42 victory. and Devin Eplin each added three, while Joshua Dial, Collin Webb and Shawn Belville each finished with two markers. SVHS shot 7-of-9 (77.8 percent) from the free throw line and 16-of-51 (31.2 percent) from the field, including 3-of-16 (18.8 percent) from beyond the arc. As a team Symmes Valley had 21 rebounds, seven assists, six steals, two blocks, 24 turnovers and 13 fouls. The Rebels will look to sweep SVHS when these teams meet again on February 14, in Lawrence County. South Gallia returns to action on Saturday when they face Portsmouth Notre Dame at Portsmouth High School at 6 p.m. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. �SPORTS 2B Thursday, December 25, 2014 Hill lifts Marietta past Blue Devils Daily Sentinel OVP SPORTS BRIEFS URG men’s basketball to host Christmas Camp RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The Rio Basketball Christmas Camp is scheduled for Dec. 29-31, from noon-2 p.m. each day, at the University of Rio Grande’s Newt Oliver Arena. The cost for the camp, which is open to boys and girls in grades 2-8, is $40. The camp will be conducted by Rio Grande men’s basketball head coach Ken French, his staff and current members of the RedStorm program. For more information, contact French at (740) 245-7294 or e-mail kfrench@rio.edu. CENTENARY, Ohio — The Blue Devils found themselves on the wrong side of an outstanding individual performance Saturday night, as Marietta senior Corey Hill marked 34 points to help the Tigers claim a 74-57 victory over non-conference host Gallia Academy. The Blue Devils (1-6) led 12-10 through the opening stanza, with senior guard Michael Putney scoring eight points in the period. The Tigers (2-4) roared back in the second quarter however, as Hill knocked in a trio of trifectas and gave Marietta the 31-23 lead at the break. MHS expanded their lead even farther in the third period, outscoring the Blue and White 17-to12 in the quarter. Gallia Academy put together its best offensive quarter of the night in the fourth, marking 22 points, but MHS scored 26 to cap off its second straight win. The Blue Devils were led by Michael Putney and Alex White with 16 points apiece, followed by Devin Henry with 10. Wes Jarrell marked seven points, Kole Carter added four, while Payton Halley and Miles Cornwell rounded out the GAHS scoring with two points apiece. Gallia Academy was 7-of-17 (41.2 percent) from the free throw line, while White hit both Blue Devil three pointers. Hill was a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line for MHS, while marking five three pointers and five two pointers for his 34 points. Jon Wood added 15 points, followed by Zach Deskins with 10, Zach Labarre with seven and Turner Hill with four. Matt Altenburger and Trent Dawson each added two points to round out the Marietta scoring. The Tigers were 24-of-31 (77.4 percent) from the free throw line in the win. Gallia Academy returns to action on Saturday when they host Meigs at the middle school. Christie: NBA boss doing a ‘bait and switch’ JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says a call from the National Basketball Association commissioner to join him in lobbying Congress to legalize sports betting across the nation is a “bait and switch” Christie said during a televised interview Monday night that it was “kind of crazy” for NBA commissioner Adam Silver to ask him to help with a legalization push when Silver is part of a lawsuit blocking sports betting in his state. “I think it’s kind of crazy for the commissioner of the NBA to say, on one hand, ‘Join me governor, let’s have legalized sports gaming everywhere. But not in New Jersey right now,’” Christie said. “What I call it, quite frankly,” he added, “is a bait and switch.” Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM In loving memory of Gerald E. Shuster Who passed away 14 years ago on December 25th, 2000 & Mildred Shuster on April 15th, 1999 “Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose” Time takes away the edge of grief, but, memories turn back every leaf. Love always, your daughter, Wilma, grandchildren & their families 60555306 60555212 Silver supports overturning the federal statute that prohibits most states from authorizing sports betting. He repeated his position during a podcast interview that aired Monday on ESPN. “Gov. Christie, and I’m happy to join him, should turn his attention to Washington, D.C., to Congress, and say, ‘Here are all the reasons it should be regulated,’” Silver said. “But let’s come up with a framework that makes sense on a national basis, presumably that would allow states to opt in,” he continued, pressing the need for consistency from state to state. But Christie rejected the premise. “If Adam Silver believes that sports gaming is OK then allow sports gaming in New Jersey, allow us to be the model,” he said. The NBA, National Football League, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball and the National Collegiate Athletic Association sued Christie in 2012 to block his attempts to legalize the practice. A federal judge has barred New Jersey from introducing sports betting at casinos and racetracks, saying it violates federal law. got to the Navy 17 before Hageman missed. Hageman earlier made field goals of 43, 37 and 30 yards. His third field goal gave SDSU a 16-14 lead late in the third quarter. Pumphrey gained 112 yards on 21 carries to set SDSU’s single-season rushing record with 1,867 yards. The old record was 1,842 yards by George Jones in 1995. Navy (8-5) lost four fumbles. SDSU (7-6) had three turnovers. Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds ran for two touchdowns, extending his own NCAA record for scores by a quarterback to 64. He scored on a 1-yard keeper for the game’s Grebe kicks Navy to 17-16 first score and then Poinsettia Bowl win somersaulted into the end zone at the end of a SAN DIEGO (AP) — 6-yard run to give Navy Austin Grebe kicked a a 14-13 lead midway 24-yard field goal with through the third quarter. 1 minute, 27 seconds The Midshipmen won left and Navy beat San their fourth straight Diego State 17-16 in the and for the sixth time in sloppy Poinsettia Bowl seven games. They’ve on Tuesday night after won consecutive bowl Donny Hageman was games for the second wide right on a 34-yard time in history. They field goal attempt with 20 were playing just 10 days seconds left. after beating Army for Hageman had made the 13th straight time. his first three field goal Leading 16-14, SDSU attempts for the Aztecs. went for it on fourthThe winning drive and-5 from the Navy 12 was set up when Navy’s but Quinn Kaehler’s pass Chris Johnson forced and to Mikah Holder was recovered a fumble by incomplete. SKorean team signs former Donnel Pumphrey, who Navy punted on its MLB infielder Hannahan earlier set San Diego next possession but State’s single-season got the ball back after SEOUL, South Korea rushing record. Pumphrey fumbled. (AP) — South Korean Fullback Chris Swain The Midshipmen baseball team LG Twins converted on a fourthrushed for 254 yards, led have signed former major and-1 and Ryan Williams- by Swain with 72 yards league infielder Jack Jenkins took a pitch and on eight carries. Hannahan. ran 28 yards to help set Navy improved to 2-2 South Korean news up the game-winner by in the Poinsettia Bowl. It agency Yonhap said Grebe. avenged a 35-14 loss to Tuesday that the Korea San Diego State then SDSU here in 2010. Cavs center Varejao to undergo more tests CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao will undergo further tests on a potentially serious injury to his left ankle area. Varejao sustained the injury in the third quarter of Tuesday night’s 125104 victory over the Min- nesota Timberwolves. Varejao crumpled to the floor with 7:24 remaining and stayed face down on the baseline as the entire Cavs bench and coaching staff came over to check on the popular Brazilian, who has endeared himself to Cleveland fans 2014 ALL THE BEST... ...to the best bunch of folks we know, our customers! Have a great year! with his hustle. Varejao was helped to his feet, and was assisted to the locker room without putting any weight on his leg. 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The Huskies couldn’t stop the passing combination of Rakeem Cato to Tommy Shuler and lost Tuesday to Marshall, 52-23. “This leaves a really bad taste in our mouth,” Carey said. “What we came here to do, we did not get done. That will stick with us here, and we’re going to have use that going into next year.” Northern Illinois made 25 first downs, gained 425 yards and had an edge in time of possession. But the Huskies struggled in the red zone, and Cato connected with Shuler on 18 completions for 185 yards and a score. “They did a good job of moving the ball and staying on the field,” Huskies safety Dechane Durante said. PPHS guests. The hosts netted 10-of-25 shot attempts for 40 percent, while the Generals made just 10-of30 field goal tries for 33 percent. Winfield ended a 2:39 scoreless drought with the opening bucket of the second half, but the Red, Black and White countered with another 9-0 run over the next three minutes — allowing the hosts to take their largest lead of the night at 39-25 with 4:24 remaining in the third. Point, however, committed eight turnovers in the third canto, and WHS took advantage of those miscues by going on a 12-2 surge over the rest of the stanza en route to trimming its deficit down to 41-37 headed into the finale. The Big Blacks made an 8-2 run to start the fourth, with Sroufe capping the charge with a basket at the 3:43 mark for a 49-39 advantage. The Generals answered with an 8-0 run that was capped by a Bear Bellamy trifecta with 2:11 remaining, making it a 49-48 contest. WHS, however, never came closer as Point Pleasant ended the game with an 8-3 spurt to wrap up the two-possession triumph. PPHS connected on 19-of-47 field goal attempts for 40 percent, including a 4-of-17 effort from three-point range for 24 percent. The hosts were also 15-of-24 at the free throw line for 63 percent and committed 21 turnovers overall. Sroufe led the Big Blacks with a game-high 22 points, with 14 of those coming in the first half. Brian Gibbs and Aden Yates were next with 12 points apiece, followed by Douglas Workman with five markers. Trey Tucker contributed three points to the winning cause, while Brandon Henderson and Bradley Gibbs respectively rounded out the scoring with two points and one point. Yates led Point with nine rebounds, followed by Sroufe with eight boards and Workman with five caroms. Sroufe also had four offensive boards to pace the hosts. Winfield sank 19-of-62 shot attempts for 31 percent, including a 2-of-15 effort from behind the arc for 13 percent. The guests committed 18 turnovers and also went 11-of-22 at the charity stripe for 50 percent. Bellamy paced WHS with a double-double effort of 16 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Heath Diehl with 14 points and Hancock with 10 points and 10 caroms. Alex Osburn was next with seven points, while Casey Frye and Johnny Hathaway rounded things out with two markers apiece. From page 1B Afterwards, third-year Point Pleasant coach Josh Williams spoke about the maturation that his troops have endured in just the last week. He’s also hoping that this recent learning process will continue to benefit his kids moving forward. “We’ve had a tough couple of days over the past week, but we also found some of the things that we were capable of doing well on a regular basis. We also realized some the things that we needed to change or improve on,” Williams said. “The things that we stressed most were a consistent effort by everyone and playing smart collectively, and I thought we did that for the most part tonight. “We took some lumps during that stretch last week and I think it made a lot of the kids realize that we need each of them to step up a little more than what they were already doing. Everybody contributed a big piece to this win and we are going to need more of that. I am proud of what I saw out of all of them tonight.” There were three ties and six lead changes in the contest, all of which came in the opening half. The game, however, proved to be a war of attrition early on as Winfield committed six turnovers and missed its first four shots in the opening three minutes of play — and still held leads of 2-0 and 4-2. Brian Gibbs converted an old-fashioned threepoint play at the 2:16 mark for a 5-4 lead, which also sparked a 10-7 run that allowed PPHS to secure a 12-11 edge after eight minutes of play. WHS countered with a 4-1 spurt to regain the lead at 15-13 with 4:44 remaining, but the hosts answered with six straight points to reclaim a four-point advantage with 4:06 left until halftime. The Generals responded with an 8-2 surge over the next two minutes and took their final lead of the night with 2:11 remaining after Tate Hancock netted a basket for a 23-21 edge. Trey Tucker netted a free throw at the 1:52 mark to pull PPHS to within one, then Cody Sroufe nailed a bucket with 1:33 left in the half that ultimately provided a permanent lead at 24-23. Those three points started a 9-0 run over the final two minutes of play, allowing Point Pleasant to take its largest lead of the half (30-23) into the locker room. 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