https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/825036c461f6d0596213c7a6a3fa9599.pdf ae0f9620eaa54541f8f9e52d31d8302a PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio INSIDE STORY WEATHER OBITUARIES SPORTS D. Marie Brannon, 79 Edge named PVH “Employee of the Year” .... Page 2 Sunny. High near 37. Low around 24 ........ Page 2 Ray Lewis to retire after playoffs .... Page 6 Dave Allan Hubbard, 24 Tammy S. McGuire, 47 Donald R. Byrd, 59 Ralph V. Gibbs, Jr., 88 Nancy, L. Pope, 80 Robert ‘Bob’ Stumbo, 83 Claudia Hale, 89 50 cents daily THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 Vol. 63 No. 3 Nellie Henderson, 91 Double shooting in Point sends three to hospital Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications.com POINT PLEASANT — The New Year got off to an eventful start in Mason County after a double shooting on Tuesday sent three people to the hospital. According to Point Pleasant Police Chief Ernie Watterson, Earl Bonecutter, Jr., age unreported, and Michael Stewart, 20, both of Point Pleasant, were allegedly shot by Franklin Scott Eaves, 22, Point Pleasant. The shooting took place around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Pleasant Valley Apartments on Evergreen Drive. Watterson said both Bonecutter and Eaves are neighbors, and it appears after an argument ensued, Eaves retrieved a shotgun, went back to Bonecutter’s apartment and allegedly starting shooting, hitting both Bonecutter and Stewart, who was also at the residence. The shooting occurred on the first floor of Bone- cutter’s residence, near the back sliding glass doors with Eaves allegedly shooting at the men through those glass doors. Eaves fled the scene and was later found on the railroad tracks behind a local car wash, “highly intoxicated” and with symptoms of hypothermia, according to Watterson. Eaves was transported to Pleasant Valley Hospital for treatment of hypothermia and upon his release will be charged with two counts of malicious wounding. Watterson said Bonecutter underwent surgery for a shotgun wound to the stomach and is expected to recover. Stewart was treated for receiving buckshot to his side and arm and is also expected to make a full recovery. Bonecutter and Stewart were also treated at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Watterson said alcohol appears to have at least played a part in the escalation of the argument, but the reason for that argument remains unclear. Watterson did say this incident does not appear to be drug related. In West Virginia, malicious wounding is a felony, and if convicted, Eaves could face jail time anywhere from two to 10 years. In addition to personnel with the Point Pleasant Police Department, the West Virginia State Police and Mason County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene, along with Mason County EMS. New Era Broadband reaches halfway mark in Meigs Staff report mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com Charlene Hoeflich | Daily Sentinel Looking over the Pomeroy Village ledger which lists the officials and details the village’s progress from 1887 through 1905 are, from left, George Wright, his daughter Susan Dingess, who received it from Betty Rawlings and her son, Todd. Todd discovered it in attic of the house built by the Ebersbach family during the Civil War when he was 4 years old. A story of discovery Pomeroy Village Council ledger — 1884 to 1905 Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — Attics in old houses many times hold historic treasures which take years for someone to discover and even more years for someone to come to an appreciation of the importance of preservation. Such was the case of a Pomeroy Village ledger where happenings at Council meetings from 1887 to 1905 were recorded. The ledger had been safely stored in a room in the attic of the spacious Rawlings home on Lincoln Hill for many years only to be found in 1964 by Todd Rawlings, an inquisitive 4-year-old who ventured into a room just off a play area and found the book. The son of Betty Rawlings of Mason, W.Va., and the late Dick Rawlings was about to put some color on the pages of that ledger with his crayons when his mother interceded. Since that time, the book had been safely stored by the Rawlings family. Recognizing that it needed a new home, Betty Rawlings and her son, Todd, who now lives in Thailand, decided it was time to pass it on. The logical recipients, they felt, were Susan Wright Dingess and her husband, Toney, who several years ago built a spacious brick home on the site of the old Rawlings family home, which burned down in April 1976. The only thing remaining after that fire was the carriage house, which still stands today on the lot. To the Rawlings family, it was also important that the book go to Susan, daughter of George and Nellie Wright, of Pomeroy, because George’s grandfather had helped build a stone bridge at the rear of the new home of Richard and Fae Rawlings on Union Avenue in Pomeroy. The house on Lincoln Hill was built just after the Civil War by the Ebersbach family. It was originally heated by four fireplaces, had outside facilities and a carriage house. In the late 1940s, the house was purchased by the Rawlings family, remodeled and doubled in size. It remained in the Rawlings family until it burned down and the property was sold. The first entry in the ledger made in 1887 by City Clerk Will H. Huntley and signed by Council President Alban Davies was the Water Works Ordinance which authorized E.R. Davinport of Charleston, Kanawha Co., W.Va. his associates, heirs or assigns to construct, operate and maintain water works in the city of Pomeroy. It was to be known as the Meigs County Water Co. Rates were set at 100 gallons per day at 5 cents a gallon. See DISCOVERY ‌| 5 Labor agreement reached at Felman Production Register Staff mdrnews@mydailyregister.com NEW HAVEN — Over 200 people who work at Felman Production can breathe a little easier after a new labor agreement was reached before the old one was set to expire early this month. Felman Production LLC announced Wednesday it reached a new 42-month labor contract with United Steelworkers Local 5171. Again, the new agreement replaces the current contract which covers more than 215 personnel at the company’s ferroal- loys plant located in New Haven. “We deeply value our employees and are pleased to reach an agreement that recognizes their contributions and positions the company for continued growth and success,” said Felman Production Plant Manager John Konrady. “This new contract signifies a collective desire to work together to best serve our customers and ensure Felman Production remains the industry’s leading supplier of low cost, high quality ferrosilicomanganese products.” No details of the agree- ment were immediately released. The USW was contacted about the agreement for a comment but the call hadn’t been returned as of press time. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New Haven, Felman Production calls itself a leading producer of high-quality ferrosilicomanganese, an essential deoxidizer and alloy additive used in the manufacturing of steel. According to the company, by utilizing multiple furnaces, which operate aroundthe-clock, the company produces approximately 105,000 metric tons of silicomanganese annually at its 190-plus-acre facility. Felman Production’s products are distributed to steelmakers across North and South America through its sister company Felman Trading Inc., an international ferroalloys trading company. Felman Production is one of only two companies in the United States that produces what it calls critically important silicomanganese. Felman Production is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Miami-based Georgian American Alloys Inc. POMEROY — In August 2010, it was announced that New Era Broadband had been awarded $2.9 million in ARRA grants and loans to provide wireless broadband Internet to areas of Meigs County that were currently unserved or underserved. However, it was not until more than a year later that all of the paperwork hurdles were cleared, and the United States Department of Agriculture, administrators of the funding, finally released the project to begin. “That was a really rough year of waiting,” said C. Brien Burke, president of the Meigs County company that received the award. “We were between a rock and a hard place, because if we started the work before the funding was released, we were liable for any costs incurred, if for some reason the USDA changed or revoked the project, and we could just not financially af- ford that. And because everywhere we had planned to expand was part of the project, all we could do was sit and wait while the administrative requirements were met,” explained Burke. But in November of 2011, things began to happen. Burke said that as of last November, they have nine active towers and three more under construction. When those three are online, which is expected sometime this month, they will basically be halfway finished with the construction. So while things have gone a bit slower than New Era Broadband had planned, things are moving along at an accelerated pace these days, Burke said. “New Era is a great blessing to our region,” said Randi Gheen, owner of local business Gheen Rentals. “The New Era team has brought my business and home a faster, more reSee MARK |‌ 5 Dog tags for sale in communities Staff Report mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — For the convenience of dog owners, Tom Proffitt, dog warden, will be going into communities to sell tags all this month. He reminds residents that all dogs must be licensed at a cost of $8 for a regular tag, or $40 for a kennel license. After Feb. 1, the price will double to $16 for a regular tag and $80 for a kennel license. Those who fail to purchase a license will be subject to a fine, he said. Dog licenses can be purchased at the Meigs County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse anytime during regular open hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the Animal Shelter from 8:30 to 11 a.m. weekdays. Those who do not purchase a license are subject to a fine, according to Proffitt. The community schedule for dog license sales is as follows: Jan. 3, Powell’s Foodfair, Pomeroy 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 4, Wolfe’s Hot Spot, Portland, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 5, Powell’s Foodfair, 2 to 4 p.m Jan. 7, Rutland Department Store, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 8, Hill’s Citco, Racine, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 9, Reed’s Country Store, Reedsville, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 10, Powell’s Foodfair, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 11, Wolfe’s Hot Spot, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 12, Powell’s Foodfair, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14, Rutland Dept. Store, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 15, Hill’s Citco, Racine, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 16, Country Store, Reedsville, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 17, Powells Foodfair, 2 to 4p.m. Jan. 18, Langsville, Connie’s Corner, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 19, Fruth Pharmacy, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 14 Wolfe’s 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 15, Pageville Store, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 16, Middleport Village Hall lobby, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 17 and 18, Powell’s Foodfair, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 21, Racine Hill’s Citco, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 22, Rutland Department Store, 1 to 3 p.m Jan. 23, Reed’s Country Store, 1 to Jan. 24, , Powells Foodfair, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 25, Connie’s Corner, Langsville, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 28, Wolfe’s Hot Spot, 1 to 3 .,m. Jan. 29, Pageville Store, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 30, Racine Hill’s Citco, 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 31, Powells’ Foodfair, 1 to 4 p.m. �Thursday, January 3, 2013 www.mydailysentinel.com Meigs County Community Calendar Thursday, Jan. 3 POMEROY — The Leading Creek Conservancy District will hold an organizational/special board meeting at 7 a.m. for the 2013 budget. CHESTER — The Chester Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Chester Courthouse. Everyone welcome. Friday, Jan. 4 POMEROY — Meigs County Pomona Grange will meet on at 7:30 p.m. at the Hemlock Grange Hall. Saturday, Jan. 5 SALEM CENTER — Star Grange #778 will meet with potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Sunday, Jan. 6 NEW HAVEN — 680 Three Rounder-Quarter Beef match, noon, at the Broad Run Gun Club. Meeting before the match. Tuesday, Jan. 8 POMEROY — A Relay for Life meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer Board will have their regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the TPRSD office. 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 in Pomeroy. Ask Dr. Brothers Nanny is too attached to kids to quit her job SYRACUSE — Syracuse Community Center Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. POMEROY — The Meigs County Board of Elections will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the office. Wednesday, Jan. 9 POMEROY —the Meigs County Board of Elections will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 9 through Friday, Jan. 11, so that the staff can attend the Winter Conference. Thursday, Jan. 10 CHESTER —Shade River Lodge 453 will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments following the meeting. Cohen McDonald Birthday observed POMEROY — The third birthday of Cohen McDonald, son of J.T. and Samantha McDonald, was celebrated on Dec. 3 with a party at the Fun Barn in Athens. Cake and ice cream were served to family and friends. Friday, Jan. 11 CHESTER — Shade River Lodge 453 annual inspection in the fellowship degree. Dinner at 6 p.m; inspection at 7:30 p.m. Grand Master James Easterling, Jr., is scheduled to attend. Card Showers MIDDLEPORT — Adria Sue Eblin will celebrate her 92nd birthday on Jan. 12. Cards may be sent to her at Overbrook Center 333 Page Street, Room 208B, Middleport, Ohio 45760. MIDDLEPORT — Roy F. Boggs, formerly of Middleport, has been moved to Edgewood Manor of Lucasville following a broken hip. Cards may be send to him at 10098 Big Bear Creek Road, Lucasville, Ohio 45648. Mike McDonald Jr. Meigs Local Briefs American Red Cross Blood Drive SALEM CENTER — An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Star Grange Hall, 3 miles North of Salem Center on Salem School Lot Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Linda Montgomery at (740) 669-4245. The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 Second birthday celebrated POMEROY —The second birthday of Mike McDonald Jr., son of Michael and Summer McDonald, was observed with a party on Nov. 25. Cake, ice cream and pizza were served to friends and family. Ohio Valley Forecast goodbye. Dear Dr. *** Brothers: I Dear Dr. am a nanny Brothers: My for two great parents have little kids, always been 3 and 5. I good sports was hired to and played watch them, with my kids but after a outdoors. year, the parThey are in ents have me their late 60s doing the now and are housework still trying and cooking, to keep up. and I’m workDr. Joyce Brothers The boys are ing six days a Syndicated young teens, week. I barely Columnist and are pretty make enough rough. I don’t to get by, so I want anywant to leave for a better-paying job thing to happen to my where I have some free folks during a game of time. The thing is that touch football or volleyI am so attached to the ball. The problem is that kids that it would break my boys just ignore me my heart, and theirs, if I when I ask them to ease left. Am I putting money up, and my folks seem ahead of people if I quit? insulted when I suggest I would feel terrible if that they stop playing or take a break. How do I the kids cried. — K.J. Dear K.J.: No one likes handle this nightmare? to leave loved ones, espe- — B.P. Dear B.P.: You need cially when they can look themselves in the mirror to stop the frivolity for and admit that they did long enough to have a it for money. It looks re- serious chat with your ally bad on paper, and it kids. There is a lot of can engender an awful free-floating testosterlot of genuine heartache one expended when in everyone concerned. teenage boys get toIf you insist on look- gether in backyards to ing at the situation this toss around a ball, and way, no wonder you are they really aren’t thinkparalyzed with indeci- ing about what’s best sion — only a monster for their grandparents. would leave two young They don’t know their kids in such a callous own strength and speed. way. Yet if you examine There’s more to this sceyour situation in a more nario than meets the eye. objective way, you will It’s often very difficult see that your leaving the for children to view their job would be justifiable elders as fragile. To some by most any fair-minded extent, teens still feel person: You didn’t sign vulnerable, young and up to be a nanny for this in need of care, and they family for life. Right aren’t very good, somenow, it must feel like a times, when it comes to taking care of those who life sentence. When your employers once took care of them. While you are havdecided that you should be chief baby-sitter, cook ing a word with your and bottle-washer, they teens, you can be thinkessentially were void- ing about whether you ing the terms of your also need to approach agreement — unless you your parents. Ideally, gave them carte blanche you won’t have to. But if somehow to use you as the boys find it hard to they please. The young- control themselves, it’s a sters likely will have good idea to plan some several nannies as they alternate activities that grow up, and you’ve are more on the quiet made great friendships side. Your parents will be with them that you can slowing down on their keep in touch if you so own, and I doubt if they choose. You deserve will push themselves beyour own life where you yond their abilities. Prohave enough free time to viding an out for them make friends and possi- between football games bly work toward having will give them a chance your own kids someday. to exercise their own I hope the parents will be good judgment and save kind enough to you and you from being their the kids to let you have a bossy child. (c) 2012 by King generous period of time Features Syndicate in which to start saying Revival MIDDLEPORT — A revival will be held Jan. 3-5 at the Ash Street Church in Middleport with Rev. David Rahamut speaking. There will be special singing each night. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind bePastor Mark Morrow invites the public. For more inforcoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. mation call 992-6443. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. 911 enue, difficulty breathing; Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Dec. 31 12:26 p.m., South Fourth Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. 10:18 a.m., Children’s Avenue, fall; 12:36 p.m., Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Home Road, altered mental Walnut Street, fall; 3:18 Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. status; 2:37 p.m., Bashan p.m., South Third Avenue, Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Road, difficulty breathing; difficulty breathing; 6:16 Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. 4:11 p.m., Ohio 681, nau- p.m., Bashan Road, infecWednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. sea/vomiting; 8:32 p.m., tion; 6:54 p.m., Maple Happy Hollow Road, mo- Street, low blood pressure; tor vehicle collision; 9:57 6:55 p.m., East Memorial p.m., Ohio 681, structure Drive, difficulty breathing; fire; 10:03 p.m., Ohio 124, 8:46 p.m., Ohio 124, fall; unconscious/unknown rea- 10:15 p.m., South Third son; 11:09 p.m., Ohio 143, Avenue, chest pain. motor vehicle collision. POINT PLEASANT, Jan. 2 W.Va. — Larry Edge, a Jan. 1 3:24 a.m., Rocksprings Pharmacist with Pleas12:23 a.m., Union Av- Road, chest pain. ant Valley Hospital (PVH), was recently elected by his peers as the PVH Customer Service Employee of the Year for 2012. Edge’s recognition of this honor was anPeoples (NASDAQ) — 22.13 AEP (NYSE) — 43.65 nounced during the anAkzo (NASDAQ) — 22.17 Pepsico (NYSE) — 69.33 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 84.51 nual PVH Christmas Premier (NASDAQ) — 10.92 Big Lots (NYSE) — 28.29 Rockwell (NYSE) — 86.09 Party. He received a Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 41.45 Rocky Brands (NASDAQ) — 13.01 plaque, a check for $250, BorgWarner (NYSE) — 74.51 Royal Dutch Shell — 69.23 and VIP parking for the Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 9.52 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 41.70 Champion (NASDAQ) — 0.12 entire year. Edge has Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 69.24 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 36.42 been employed at PleasWendy’s (NYSE) — 4.70 Collins (NYSE) — 59.30 WesBanco (NYSE) — 22.89 ant Valley Hospital since DuPont (NYSE) — 45.87 Worthington (NYSE) — 26.85 August of 2008. US Bank (NYSE) — 32.97 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. Gen Electric (NYSE) — 21.34 Edge was nominated ET closing quotes of transactions Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 49.99 by his peers for the Emfor January 2, 2013, provided by EdJP Morgan (NYSE) — 44.66 ployee of the Month in ward Jones financial advisors Isaac Kroger (NYSE) — 26.37 Mills in Gallipolis at (740) 441-9441 June. Over the summer, Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 47.40 and Lesley Marrero in Point PleasNorfolk So (NYSE) — 63.29 Edge reportedly went Submitted photo ant at (304) 674-0174. Member OVBC (NASDAQ) — 18.81 above and beyond his Pictured (from left) are PVH CEO, Larry Edge, and Director of Pharmacy John Beaver. BBT (NYSE) — 30.07 SIPC. normal duties by obtaining a medication for a patient that is typically was very essential to said Pharmacy Direc- her windshield, Larry not stocked within the the patient since it was tor John Beaver. “He is brings an unselfish and hospital. The only phar- an anti-arrythmic for always willing to take caring attitude to work macy that had the medi- the patient’s heart. Edge the extra steps needed on a daily basis.” Edge has four chilcation in stock was a reportedly took money to help customers and pharmacy that Pleasant from his own pocket, co-workers alike. From dren, Justin, Devan, Niprescriptions cole, and Brandon. He Valley Hospital did not and asked his wife to filling pick up the medication long after the employee and his wife, Angela, live have an account with; 740.992.2155 pharmacy has been shut in Point Pleasant, W.Va. therefore, they could not for the patient. “Larry is an exception- down to helping a fellow They have three dogs, send the medicine. Edge al person to work with,” employee scrape ice from Lilo, Zoey, and Beanie. knew the medication For The Record Edge named PVH ‘Employee of the Year’ Local stocks Need to advertise? Call The Daily Sentinel �Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 www.mydailysentinel.com Court ruling clears Ohio to pen Medicaid contracts COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio is prepared to move forward with certain Medicaid contracts after a court ruled in the state’s favor in a dispute over how the contracts were awarded. Amerigroup, a company that claimed it was improperly denied a contract under what it said was a flawed process, had sued the state’s Department of Job and Family Services alleging abuse of discretion in how the state scored applications. The companies awarded contracts will provide health care services to more than 1.6 million poor and disabled people, more than two-thirds of Ohio’s Medicaid population. The remaining Medicaid beneficiaries receive care under a fee-for-service model, in which doctors are reimbursed for each service through provider agreements with Ohio Medicaid. Virginia Beach, Va.-based Amerigroup was not among the top five scorers that were preliminarily awarded the state contracts in June. The insurer currently has a contract in Ohio’s Medicaid managed-care program and has been providing services to the state’s beneficiaries since 2005. It’s expected to lose business with the state’s switch to new plans. In a 2-1 ruling, the Franklin County Court of Appeals on Friday affirmed a lower court’s decision, saying Amerigroup failed to prove the state abused its discretion in awarding the contracts. “Differences of interpretation, or even simple mistakes by ODJFS are not an abuse of discretion,” the appellate court said. The dissenting judge was Judith French, who was recently appointed to the Ohio Supreme Court. An Amerigroup spokeswoman said Wednesday the insurer was disappointed with the decision and exploring its legal options. The company could still appeal the ruling to the state’s highest court. “Amerigroup will continue to coordinate the care needs for and provide quality services and support to our 61,000 members in Ohio,” said Maureen McDonnell, the company’s vice president of public affairs and communications. Amerigroup’s challenge had blocked state officials from signing agreements with the five health plans that were the highest scorers. Those insurers are: CareSource; Paramount Advantage; United Healthcare Community Plan of Ohio; Molina Healthcare of Ohio Inc.; and Buckeye Community Health Plan. The contract awards to the five plans remain preliminary. The managed care organizations must first pass an assessment, in which they must prove to the state that they will be ready and able to provide services when enrollment begins in July. The plans’ reviews will start later this month, Ohio Medicaid Director John McCarthy said Wednesday. He said he expects the contracts to be signed at the end of March. Beneficiaries would start receiving notifications about the new plans in April. McCarthy has said Friday’s ruling made clear that Ohio’s selection process was “fair, transparent, and objective throughout.” New school for Newtown Analysis: Cliff deal is students renamed Sandy Hook another pain-free punt MONROE, Conn. (AP) — The children who escaped last month’s shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown will be returning to classes in a neighboring town in a refurbished school now named after their old one, school officials said Wednesday. Newtown Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson announced that the students’ new school, the former Chalk Hill Middle School in Monroe, has been renamed Sandy Hook Elementary School. She said the Sandy Hook staff made that decision. “That’s who they are. They’re the Sandy Hook family,” Robinson said after a news conference at a park in Monroe a few miles from the school, which will open for classes Thursday morning. An open house was held for parents and students on Wednesday. Robinson added that renaming the Chalk Hill school will allow staff and students to keep “their identity and a comfort level.” The school where the shootings occurred remains closed and guarded by police. Newtown officials haven’t decided yet on the building’s future. It’s been nearly three weeks since the Dec. 14 massacre, when gunman Adam Lanza killed 20 students and six educators. Lanza also killed his mother at the home they shared in Newtown before the school shootings, which ended when Lanza fatally shot himself as police arrived. Police haven’t released any details about a motive. Numerous police officers on Wednesday guarded the outside of the Monroe school, which is about 7 miles from the old school, and told reporters to stay away. Asked about the level of security at the new school, Monroe police Lt. Keith White said, “I think right now it has to be the safest school in America.” Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe declined to answer questions Wednesday about the investigation. Teachers attended staff meetings at the new school on Wednesday morning and were visited by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy before the open house, White said. Robinson said Chalk Hill School has been transformed into a “cheerful” place for the surviving students to resume normal school routines. She said mental health counselors continue to be available for anyone who needs them. “They’re so excited to see the teachers,” Robinson said about the open house attendees. Several signs welcoming the Sandy Hook students to their new school were posted along the road leading to the school in a rural, mostly residential neighborhood. One said “Welcome Sandy Hook Elementary Kids,” while a similar sign added “You are in our prayers.” Teams of workers, many of them volunteers, prepared the Chalk Hill school with fresh paint and new furniture and even raised bathroom floors so the smaller elementary school students can reach the toilets. The students’ desks, backpacks and other belongings that were left behind following the shooting were taken to the new school to make them feel at home. Counselors say it’s important for children to get back to a normal routine and for teachers and parents to offer sensitive reassurances. One parent, Robert Bazuro of Newtown, said he was pleased that school was resuming Thursday for the Sandy Hook survivors. He brought his two children, who are in the second and fourth grades, to a barbershop Wednesday morning. “We’re very happy the kids are going back and we’re very thankful for Monroe for everything they’ve done for us,” Bazuro said. He said his children weren’t at Sandy Hook on the day of the shootings. He declined to elaborate. When classes start, Robinson said teachers will try to make it as normal a school day as possible for the children. “We want to get back to teaching and learning,” she said. “We will obviously take time out from the academics for any conversations that need to take place, and there will be a lot of support there. All in all, we want the kids to reconnect with their friends and classroom teachers, and I think that’s going to be the healthiest thing.” Clinton talking to staff as she recovers from clot WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been speaking with staff and reviewing paperwork from the New York hospital where she is recovering from a blood clot in her head, the State Department said Wednesday. Doctors continue to monitor Clinton’s progress and her response to blood thinners intended to dissolve the clot. Aides said there was no update Wednesday on her condition, but emphasized that the secretary remained engaged with staff in Washington who are handling U.S. foreign policy in her absence. “She’s been quite active on the phone with all of us,” said State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland. Clinton was admitted Sunday to New YorkPresbyterian Hospital for treatment of a clot stemming from a concussion she suffered earlier in December. While at home battling a stomach virus, Clinton had fainted, fallen and struck her head, a spokesman said. Clinton, 65, hasn’t been seen publicly since Dec. 7. Clinton was photographed Wednesday getting into a black van with her husband, Bill, daughter, Chelsea, and a security contingent to be taken elsewhere on the sprawling hospital campus. Doctors found the clot, located in a vein that runs through the space between the brain and the skull behind the right ear, during a follow-up exam and began administering blood thinners. Her physicians said Monday that there was no neurological damage and that they expect she will make a full recovery. Sidelined by her illness for most of December, Clinton was forced to cancel scheduled testimony before Congress about a scathing report into the attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, and was absent on Dec. 21 when President Barack Obama nominated Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., to succeed Clinton when she steps down at the start of Obama’s second term, as had long been planned. But Clinton had expected to return to work this week and had already started to resume regular phone contact with her foreign counterparts. On Saturday, the day before the clot was discovered, Clinton had a half-hour conversation with Lakh- dar Brahimi, the U.N. envoy to Syria, in which the two discussed the state of affairs in that civilwar-torn country, Nuland said. Also on Saturday, Clinton spoke by telephone with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, discussing recent developments in Syria, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories. Clinton’s doctors said they planned to release Clinton from the hospital after the proper dose for the blood thinners had been established, and doctors not involved with her care say it’s likely she will have no long-term consequences from the clot. But it remains to be seen whether she will be able to return to work before she resigns as secretary of state. The illness has also raised questions about Clinton’s political future and how her health might influence her decision about whether to run for president in 2016, as prominent Democrats have been urging her to consider. Clinton also suffered from a blood clot in 1998, midway through her husband’s second term as president, although that clot was located in her knee. WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ hectic resolution of the “fiscal cliff” crisis is the latest in a long series of decisions by lawmakers and the White House to do less than promised — and to ask Americans for little sacrifice — in confronting the nation’s burgeoning debt. The deal will generate $600 billion in new revenue over 10 years, less than half the amount President Barack Obama first called for. It will raise income tax rates only on the very rich, despite Obama’s campaign for broader increases. It puts off the toughest decisions about spending cuts for military and domestic programs, including Medicare and Social Security. And it does nothing to mitigate the looming partisan showdown on the debt ceiling, which must rise soon to avoid default on U.S. loans. In short, the deal reached between Obama and congressional Republicans continues to let Americans enjoy relatively high levels of government service at low levels of taxation. The only way that’s possible, of course, is through heavy borrowing, which future generations will inherit. While Americans widely denounce the mounting debt, not so many embrace cuts to costly programs like Social Security. And most want tax increases to hit someone other than themselves. “This is another ‘kick the can down the road’ event,” said William Gale, co-director of the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center and a former Republican White House adviser. “It is a huge missed opportunity.” “Going over the cliff would have put us on a better budget path,” Gale said. The fiscal cliff’s combination of big tax increases and deep spending cuts would have provided major political leverage for both parties to achieve greater deficit reduction as they worked to ease some, but not all, of its bite. In fact, the whole point of the congressionally created cliff was to force the government — which borrows about 40 cents of every dollar it spends — to begin a fiscal diet that would spread the unpleasantness widely. Instead, Congress and the White House did what they almost always do. At the last minute they downsized their proposals, protecting nearly every sector of society from serious pain. The accord leaves most government programs operating as usual, postponing yet again the threat of serious reductions. Aside from the payroll tax increase, which drew little debate even though it affects almost all working Americans, the compromise will raise tax rates only on incomes above $450,000 for couples and $400,000 for individuals. That’s less than 1 percent of U.S. taxpayers. Obama had campaigned for thresholds of $200,000 and $250,000. The fiscal cliff’s implementation would have made it nearly impossible for Republicans to stop him, if Democrats had held their ground. That might have produced an ugly scene, rattled the financial markets and sparked even more partisan bitterness. But any step toward major deficitreduction will trigger anger, threats and genuine discomfort for people who receive government services or pay taxes. In other words, everyone. And such steps can ignite opposition from powerful interest groups, which always stand ready to give money to the campaign opponents of lawmakers who displease them. The AARP, just as one example, used TV ads and other tactics throughout the fiscal cliff debate to warn elected officials not to touch Social Security and Medicare, even though those programs constitute a major portion of federal spending. Activists on the left and right said the new law doesn’t do nearly enough to tame the federal government’s borrowing habits. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said Congress achieved nothing “other than the smallest finger in a dike that in fact has hundreds of holes in it.” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka praised elements of the deal. But he said that in postponing $1.2 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years, and leaving the debt ceiling unresolved, it is “setting the stage for more fiscal blackmail.” To be sure, Obama and House Speaker John Boehner flirted at times with a “grand bargain” that would include much larger tax increases and spending cuts than those in the newly enacted law. And high-profile groups such as the SimpsonBowles commission also recommended tough combinations of tax hikes and spending cuts, calling them necessary even if politically unpopular. These ideas went nowhere. Less than 12 hours after the House’s New Year’s Day vote for the fiscal compromise, renewed demands for deficit spending dominated the Capitol. Democrats and Republicans from New York and New Jersey blasted Boehner for delaying legislation that would provide $27 billion to $60 billion in federal aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy. The sums would be added to the deficit. It’s easy to defend using public money to help Americans walloped by a vicious storm. And that’s the heart of the government’s inability, or unwillingness, to restrain its borrowing ways. Every federal dollar, and every federal program, has avid supporters who can defend their functions. And every sector can explain why higher taxes would burden struggling people at the lower end, and “job creators” at the higher end. High levels of government service. Low levels of taxation. Big deficits to make up the difference. That’s what Americans have demanded and gotten from their federal government for years. The agreement by Obama and Congress to spare Americans the pain of a fiscal cliff is right in line with that tradition. Ex-UBB mine superintendent seeks delay in sentencing CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former superintendent at West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch mine is asking a judge to delay his sentencing. Gary May’s lawyer, Tim Carrico, argues in a recent filing that public interests in sentencing May on Jan. 17 are outweighed by public interests that would be furthered by delaying the proceeding. May pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in March 2012. He’s cooperating with federal authorities in the ongoing criminal investigation of the 2010 explosion that killed 29 miners. Carrico says May would lose the benefit of his plea agreement’s cooperation provision if his sentencing isn’t delayed. Consequently, he would lose the opportunity to provide additional cooperation. Last month, U.S. District Judge Irene Berger denied a prosecution motion to delay the sentencing. Media outlets reported May’s filing Wednesday. �The Daily Sentinel Opinion Page 4 Thursday, January 3, 2013 Discussing the similarities Time between gun and arms control Erin Niemela Lawrence S. Wittner In a number of ways, gun control issues are remarkably similar to arms control issues. Gun controllers argue that the availability of guns facilitates the use of these weapons for murderous purposes. Arms controllers make much the same case, asserting that weapons buildups lead to arms races and wars. Both stress the imperative of weapons controls in an era of growing technological sophistication, pointing out that assault weapons sharply increase dangers domestically, just as nuclear, chemical and biological weapons increase the dangers of a holocaust globally. Weapons enthusiasts have also adopted a common approach. The National Rifle Association insists that weapons are harmless. According to the NRA, “people” are the problem, which can be solved by “good guys” using guns to intimidate or kill “bad guys.” Adopting much the same position, the militaryindustrial complex and its fans contend that the people of their nation are “good,” and need superior armaments to deter or destroy the “bad” people. In this debate, the weapons critics have a better case. Even if one leaves aside the difficulty of distinguishing between “good” and “bad” people, there is copious evidence indicating that, all other things being equal, the more access people have to weapons, the more likely they are to use them. States and nations that have strict gun control laws have less gun-related violence than those that don’t. Furthermore, heavily armed countries are more often at war than are militarily weaker nations. Indeed, nations flooded with weapons are particularly prone to bloodbaths. Just look at Syria, the Congo, Mex- ico … and the United States! Although weapons enthusiasts in the United States lean upon other justifications for armed might, these are even flimsier. The much-cited Second Amendment to the Constitution deals with a “well regulated militia” — an outdated institution that has no connection to today’s gun-owners. Moreover, the alleged patriotic necessity of resisting the U.S. government by force of arms is not only unconstitutional, but treasonous. Even so, the weapons enthusiasts have spotted a genuine weakness in the case made by the weapons controllers. Specifically, while weapons exist, it is necessary to prevent or restrain armed aggression — by individuals or by nations. The fact that the enthusiasts’ “solution” — throwing more weaponry into the mix — merely exacerbates the problem cannot hide the existence of the problem. So what, in these circumstances, should be done about it? Preventing or restraining armed aggression needs to be tackled not only by arms control and disarmament, but also by just and effective governance on the local, national and international levels. To some degree, this job has been accomplished within many nations. Particularly when countries have representative governments, equitable laws, an impartial judiciary, fair policing, an accessible mental health care system, and a high level of social well-being, conflicts within them can often be settled short of resorting to armed violence — at least if they are not awash in guns. The issue is trickier on the international level, where governance is a much newer and more rudimentary phenomenon. In this case, there is no alternative to The Daily Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, call the newsroom at (740) 992-2156. Our main number is (740) 992-2155. 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If, on the other hand, the United Nations were strengthened, it would not only provide a better means for the spread of international law, justice, and social well-being, but a more effective force for disarmament and world peace. After all, this is the job for which the United Nations was created. And is it so unreasonable to provide the world organization with the appropriate authority to handle the task? In the Book of Isaiah, there is a wellknown prophecy: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” Today, a dramatic “Swords Into Plowshares” statue adorns the garden of the New York City headquarters of the United Nations, awaiting the day when that prophecy will be fulfilled. Dr. Lawrence S. Wittner (http://lawrenceswittner.com) is Professor of History Emeritus at SUNY/Albany, author of “Working for Peace and Justice: Memoirs of an Activist Intellectual” (University of Tennessee Press), and syndicated writer for PeaceVoice. Two days before Christmas my brother called, frantically demanding I tell him what to purchase for my two young children and myself. For the kids, I said, buy Legos. For myself, I neither need nor want anything. I requested he write for me a brief letter answering the following question: If you could give me anything in the world for Christmas, what would it be and why? My dear brother’s response was less than agreeable: “What the hell? I’m too busy to do that! Just tell me what you want!” In his defense, he just had a new baby, but his response warrants a closer look into American culture and how it impacts all of us. My brother, like many other Americans, has aggressively adopted the metaphor for daily life time is money, and so asking him to spend 20 minutes thinking of me was in many ways more expensive than the 20 dollars he opted to spend for my brand new touch-screen Agloves. George Lakoff and Mark Johnson, cognitive linguists, confronted the time is money metaphor in 1980 with their masterful text, “Metaphors We Live By,” explaining that in Western industrialized culture, time is a commodity, a finite resource that can be spent, invested, budgeted and borrowed. Time may be money, but our investment of time is final. There are no returns. There are no buy-backs. We see this limitation in American war investments — we’ve spent an awful lot of time and money, 11 years and $1.4 trillion and counting, to be exact, neither of which we can get back, “winning hearts and minds.” Violence as a form of conflict management is expensive in both time and money. The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requests $525.4 billion for funding “high priority” national defense investments, such as unmanned surveillance aircraft. The 2013 budget for international affairs is much more modest: $51.6 billion. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Letters to the Editor 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. is money In the proposed budget’s opening statement, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton acknowledges this distinction of cheap conflict management: “With just over 1 percent of the federal budget, our diplomats and development experts make an outsized contribution to our national security.” Yet preventing and managing conflict through economic development and assistance, diplomacy, clean energy development, USAID, civilian capacity building, cultural exchange programs, dialogue programs, conflict resolution skill building, nonproliferation and peacekeeping programs requires time. And in America, time is money, making nonviolent conflict management seem like the most luxurious, advanced technology available on the market. Looking deeper, however, war operations only appear to be an efficient use of time. Although pulling a trigger is much faster than dialogue, violent conflict management on a global scale isn’t quick and easy. Land mines, for instance, took time to distribute. They also take time to kill. It took more than 20 years for some Soviet-era land mines in Afghanistan to detonate, finally killing nine innocent Afghan girls children collecting firewood on Dec. 17, 2012. Post-war reconstruction costs hoards of time (and money) to rebuild infrastructure, clean up environmental degradation and destruction, mitigate mental and physical health issues associated with war, and other community regenerating processes, if these are completed at all. Some damages last forever, such as the results of chemical and nuclear warfare, and forever is a long, long time. Time has a return on investment, promulgated by another metaphorical cultural code: You reap what you sow. For this reason, we cannot continue to throw the full weight of our federal budget into the tools of death and destruction instead of lifeaffirming, peace building initiatives. Investing time in war and violent conflict management guarantees more war, more violence and more conflict. This is as inefficient and selfdefeating as inserting a tumor into one’s brain and expecting it to prevent or destroy other tumors. Violent conflict is a tumor in the global body. A wise doctor wouldn’t send a patient straight to the operating room. A wise doctor would begin treating the patient by identifying specifically tailored options. If surgery became necessary, a wise surgeon wouldn’t rush into the operating room and start tearing out organs with hellfire rage. Proper time and care would be taken to ensure a positive, specific outcome facilitating the well being of the patient. Furthermore, no doctor or surgeon would discourage any patient from engaging in measures to prevent future illness. Diplomacy, peace building and development are the same as proper diet, exercise and sleep – necessary measures to prevent major conflict in the body politic. Spend time now, save time, money and pain later—or, as timeless wisdom comes down to us, A stitch in time saves nine. This New Year, let’s spend more time building, maintaining and promoting healthy relationships with one another, even if it’s just 20 minutes invested in letter writing. Let’s demand that our government also invests its time more wisely in cultivating relationships, preventing and properly managing conflict nonviolently, instead of wasting time and money on wars that only preclude good health and instead promote more violent conflict. If we’re going to reap what we sow, let us reap positive peace, holistic global health, and enriching relationships with families, friends and communities worldwide. Erin Niemela is a graduate student in the Conflict Resolution program at Portland State University and a PeaceVoice syndicated journalist. The Daily Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 111 Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio Phone (740) 992-2156 Fax (740) 992-2157 www.mydailysentinel.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Thursday, January 3, 2013 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 Obituaries D. Marie Brannon D. Marie Brannon, 79, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, January 1, 2013, in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Marie was born July 3, 1933, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of John and Zola Moore. Marie retired from Lumberman’s Insurance, working as office assistant to the vice president. She also worked at Kohls Department Store. A faithful Christian servant, Marie was a very active and involved member of Diamond Hills Baptist Church. She sang in the choir, served as deaconess, was a member of the church group, Young at Heart, and was assistant Sunday school superintendent. Marie also loved to serve her family and friends. The Brannon house was always busy during the holidays with family get-togethers. Marie enjoyed gardening. She was a great baker, the master of all pies, her rhubarb pie was a family favorite. Marie also cherished baking cookies with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, son, Bernard “Mike” Brannon of Mansfield; son and daughter-in-law, Larry “Steve”and Lisa Brannon of Auburndale, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Marie Brannon Greiwe and Greg Greiwe of Cincinnati; eight grandchildren, Daniel, Michelle, and Ian Brannon, Lindsay, Andrew, and Austin Greiwe, and Brittney and Bradley Brannon; two stepgrandchildren, Randy (Michelle Renee) Stone, Jr., and Kevin Stone; and several great-grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard “Buzz” Brannon. The Brannon family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013, in the Finefrock Chapel of the Marion Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, 350 Marion Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio. Visitation will continue Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Diamond Hills Baptist Church located at 647 Diamond Street, Mansfield, where funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Chris Thomas will officiate. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Diamond Hills Baptist Church may be made at the funeral home. Online condolences to the Brannon family are welcomed by visiting:www.snyderfuneralhomes.com. Dave Allan Hubbard Dave Allan Hubbard, “Yogi”, 24, of Middleport, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012, as a result of an accident. He was born on May 3, 1988, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to David W. and Wendy R. (Carsey) Hubbard. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Wayne Allan Hubbard; greatgrandfather, Oris Allan Hubbard; great-grandfather, Thor Carsey; greatgrandmother, Myrtle V. (Eblin) Grover; great-grandmother, Leona Mae Hubbard; and great-aunt, Peggy Anthony. He is survived by his parents; a young brother, Devon Wayne Hubbard; grandparents, Robert “Bob” and Louise (Carsey) Luke; uncle, Kenny and Shelia Carsey; great aunt, Judy (Carsey) Clifford; grandmother, Shirley Buckner; great-grandparents, Mary and Ray Birchfield; grandparents, Dalton “Butch” and Carmen Grover; aunt, Angela Hubbard; uncle, Todd and Jodie Grover; aunt, Terri and Sherman Hoschar; aunt, Brandy Little; greataunt, Ann Felty; great-aunt, Linda Van Layne; great-aunt, Marsha Houdasheldt; great-aunt, Patsy Humphrey; greataunt, Loraine and Bob Venoy; great-uncle, Greg Grover; great-uncle, Andy and Nellie Grover; and also several cousins and many other family members. Allan is survived by too many loving friends to mention. Allan graduated from Meigs High School in 2007. He then moved to Phoenix, Arizona ,where he attended and graduated from MMI Harley Davidson School at the top of his class. He then come back to Ohio and worked at Charlie’s Harley Davidson Dealership as a service writer. Allan found love with Megan Burnette and Brayden. He was very close to his family and loved to fish and hunt. His passion was Harleys and to ride. Allan was very kind and would have helped anyone. He will greatly missed by so many. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Burial will follow at Wells Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Ralph V. Gibbs Jr. Ralph V. Gibbs, Jr., passed away December 31, 2012, at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hartford, W.Va., son of the late Ralph Vernon Gibbs, Sr. and Zella Gower Gibbs. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was employed by AEP as a supervisor and retired Hale Claudia Hale, 89, of Wilkesville, Ohio, died January 1, 2013, at her residence. Arrangements will be announced by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, Ohio. Nancy L. Pope Nancy, L. Pope, 80, formerly of Rutland, Ohio, passed away in Holzer Medical Center, Jackson, Ohio, on January 1, 2013. She was born on November 4, 1932, in Rutland, Ohio, daughter of the late C.W. Buck and Pauline Young Buck. She was a former employee of the Lakin State Hospital, Lakin, W.Va. Mrs. Pope is survived by three sons and one daughter, Frank (Jennifer) Pope of Orefield, Pennsylvania, Douglas (Sue) Pope of Jacksonville, Florida, Scott (Donna) Pope of Rochester, New York, and Toni (Shannon) Alexander of Phoenix, Arizona. Also surviving are six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister, Bill Buck of Englewood, Florida, and Betty (Roger) Phillips of Phoenix, Arizona. In addition she is survived by a special cousin, Patty Clark of Dexter, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013, in the Harvestime Worship Center next to the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Miles Cemetery, Rutland, Ohio. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services on Thursday. Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com. Discovery Death Notices Byrd Donald Ray Byrd, 59, of Poca, W.Va., died January 1, 2013, at his home with his family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013, at the Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va., with Rev. Pete Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in the Byrd Family Cemetery in Poca, W.Va. Friends may visit the family from 9-10 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. after 32 years of service. He married Dorothy Childs in 1948 and they lived in New Haven for 58 years. They had two children, Gloria and Gregg. Ralph was known by many as Ralph, Junior, Dad, June, Grandpa and Pap. He was a man of God who lived his life as an example to others, sharing and giving that others may have. Surviving are daughter, Gloria (Larry) Compston of Middleport, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Robin (Hawk) Gibbs of New Haven, W.Va.; brother, Jake (Edith) Gibbs of Worthington, Ohio; sister, Patty Waid of New Haven, W.Va.; grandchildren, Gregory Sean Gibbs of Mason, W.Va.; PJ (Heather) Gibbs of New Haven, W.Va.; Mary (Alban) Curtis of Ashville, Ohio; Verna (Jay) Cremeans of Newport News, Va.; Vanessa (Ryan) Wolfe of Logan, Ohio; Anthony (Barclay) Gibbs of Timonium, Md.; Todd Compston of Little Hocking, Ohio; Jill Small of Washington, W.Va.; Vanessa (Mark) Small of Parkersburg, W.Va.; former daughter-in-law Patricia Gibbs; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years, Dorothy; and his son, Ralph Gregory; as well as six sisters, Imogen, Mildred, Ernestine, Martha Jane, Mabel; and a niece, Phyllis. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy, Ohio. Officiating will be Irving Ross, Carlton Schooley and Dale Parker. Burial will be in Sunrise Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pleasant Valley Hospice, Point Pleasant, W.Va. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. From Page 1 Henderson Nellie Agnes Henderson, 91, of Gallipolis, died Tuesday evening, January 1, 2013, at Holzer Senior Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday January 4, 2013, in the Chapel of Hope at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Humane Society in Agnes’ memory. Waugh-HalleyWood Funeral Home is assisting the family. McGuire Tammy Sue McGuire, 47, of Rio Grande, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center. Services will beheld at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 6, 2013, at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Garland Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013. Stumbo Robert “Bob” Stumbo, 83, Bidwell, Ohio, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, in Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, Ohio, with Rev. Robert Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Two years later, according to the ledger, an ordinance granted E. S. Trussell the right to erect, maintain and operate poles, lines, electric light wires, mains for distribution of electricity for light, heat and power in the vil- lage. That same year, a resolution relating to the construction of a railway within the limits of the village was made, and the Pomeroy Belt Railway name was approved. The question of building the railway went to the voters who approved it 754 in favor with 4 against. The years of accomplishments and set-backs are detailed in the book as are the changes in administrative personnel. The last entry was made in 1905 and speaks of the indebtedness of the village to the Pomeroy and Middleport Electric Co. and notes that a suit is threatened. Name: Family Practice Width: 4.8775 in Depth: 10 in Color: Black, Family Practice Ad Number: 60380195 Customer Name: 370-Holzer Health System 2012 among hottest years on record in Ohio cities TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An unusually warm winter followed by a hot spring and summer turned 2012 into one of the hottest years on record across Ohio. Cleveland and Columbus both had their highest average annual temperatures this past year while the state’s other big cities just missed out on breaking their records. Toledo, Cincinnati and Dayton still had temperatures that put 2012 among the five hottest years they’ve posted, according to the National Weather Service. The records should be no surprise after a year that brought 70-degree temperatures in March, oppressive heat in June and July and little snow until the last few weeks of the year. It was so warm in February that organizers of a winter celebration in Whitehouse near Toledo had to replace a snow angel contest with sidewalk chalking and switch a snowball throwing contest into a softball toss. State climatologist Jeffrey Rogers said more and more evidence points to climate change for the higher temperatures. He told The Columbus Dispatch that the state has had decades of rising temperatures since the 1960s, blaming pollutants from power plants, factories and vehicles. “We admit the climate is changing; we just don’t want to take the blame for it,” he said. Columbus had an average temperature of 56.5 degrees, 4 degrees higher than the city’s annual average and just above the record of 56.3 set in 1998. Cleveland’s average of 54.1 degrees also topped its record of 53.6 set in 1998. The temperature there hit at least 90 degrees on 28 days, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported. Mark From Page 1 liable Internet connection at a more affordable rate than ever before.” Dr. Douglas Hunter said that he is now able to do Coroner and EMS Medical Director work from his home at any hour. “One of the big advantages we have, besides the very fast speed, is our policy of unlimited data usage,”said Burke. “Many of our customers have been on slow dial-up or satellite/ mobile plans where they know the pain of data limits.” Currently, New Era Broadband covers much of East Letart, Racine, Five Points, Bashan, Long Bottom, Rocksprings and Hemlock Grove. The website www.newerabroaband. com shows the current coverage areas. Plans call for New Era Broadband to add an additional 13 towers around the northern and western areas of the county, near Albany, Carpenter, Langs- ville and Danville, over the next 12 months. In addition, the company plans to offer commercial services to Pomeroy and Middleport and will continue looking at ways to offer services to other areas that were not covered by the original project, according to Burke. For additional informatiion or service, call New Era Broadband’s toll free number at 866-937-9991 or visit its website at www. newerabroaband.com. 60380195 �The Daily Sentinel Sports THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 mdssports@heartlandpublications.com Browns have sights on Oregon’s Chip Kelly CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns may strike quickly to get Chip Kelly, Oregon’s coach who does everything in a hurry. Kelly, whose up-tempo, fast-paced offense has captured the imagination of several NFL teams and maintained the Ducks’ status as a national power, appears to be near the top of Cleveland’s list of candidates to replace Pat Shurmur, fired earlier this week after going 9-23 in two seasons. According to several reports, Browns CEO Joe Banner is already in Arizona and intends to interview Kelly, who is preparing the fifth-ranked Ducks for Thursday night’s Fiesta Bowl against Kansas State. An interview could take place as early as Friday. Kelly has been deflecting questions about his future all week. He did so again on Wednesday when he was asked if he expects to be contacted by NFL teams in the days ahead. “I don’t expect anything,” said Kelly, 45-7 in four years at Oregon. “I said this a million times. I’m never surprised by anything. I do not know what the future holds. I do know we have a football game tomorrow night and I’m going to be there.” After that, his next stop isn’t certain. Kelly and Alabama’s Nick Saban are the hottest commodities in the college game. It’s possible that new Browns owner Jimmy Haslam may make a strong run at Saban, who worked in Cleveland as an assistant under Bill Belichick in the 1990s. Saban would not be available for an interview until after next Monday’s BCS title game, and the Browns could risk losing out on Kelly if they wait that long. The Philadelphia Eagles are also believed to be interested in Kelly, who came close to taking Tampa Bay’s job last year. Browns safety T.J. Ward knows the 49-year-old Kelly as well as anyone. Ward, who walked on with the Ducks, believes his former coach is ready to make the leap to the pros. “I think the players in the NFL would respect him and they will respect how he approaches you,” Ward said. “He lets you do your job. In college, he treated us like pros. I think that’s what players respect and appreciate about him.” It is not known if Haslam is with Banner in Arizona. Haslam said earlier this week that only he and Banner know which candidates may become Cleveland’s sixth coach since 1999. The Browns, who have lost at least 11 games in each of the past five seasons, are not confirming any interviews. On Tuesday, the Browns interviewed Arizona defensive coordinator Ray Horton, who said his meetSee BROWNS ‌| 8 Bengals’ Dalton gets 2nd chance in hometown CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton is getting a second chance to shine in a hometown playoff game. The first one didn’t turn out very well for him at all. The Bengals quarterback had one of the worst games of his rookie season in front of a lot of family and friends in Houston last year. He threw three interceptions, including one that J.J. Watt returned for a touchdown, in the Texans’ 31-10 victory in the wild card round. Dalton grew up in suburban Katy, Texas, and had never lost a game at Reliant Stadium, where he played twice in high school and once at TCU. He’s excited to be going back for what amounts to a second chance to look good in the playoffs. “It’ll be fun,” Dalton said. “There’s a lot of family and (friends) around the Houston area and in Texas in general. It’s definitely cool to come back and play where I’m from.” Those friends and relatives — and those Texans — will see a quarterback who has grown up a lot in the last year. Dalton made the Pro Bowl last season after leading the Bengals to a 9-7 record and a wild card berth. The Bengals went 10-6 in his second season and snagged another wild card spot, with Dalton improving in every statistical category. He completed 62.3 percent of his passes for 3,669 yards, 27 touchdowns and an 87.4 passer rating, all improvements from his rookie season. The only negative: Dalton threw 16 interceptions this season, 13 as a rookie. Dalton received an unexpected challenge at midseason. With the Bengals off to a 3-4 start, coach Marvin Lewis challenged the quarterback and middle linebacker Rey Maualuga to assert themselves and lead the team out of its mediocre malaise. Neither one is very vocal, preferring to let the coaches take control. With the pressure on, Dalton and Maualuga improved their performances and led a turnaround. The Bengals won seven of their last eight games to reach the playoffs. Instead of trying to blend in, Dalton led the way. “He’s a guy that’s grown,” offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth said. “He’s matured. I think he’s ready for his opportunity. The truth is, we’re going to be behind him and he’s going to lead us. Like Marvin said earlier in the year about him and Rey, where they take us is where we’ll go. Those guys continue to elevate their play.” Lewis was so pleased with how Dalton and Maualuga responded to his challenge that he designated them team captains for the rest of the season, putting a small “C” on the front of their game jerseys. “I think he’s done a great job of being the leader of the offensive group and really the football team,” Lewis said. “He has continued to be very demanding, but he’s got a See BENGALS |‌ 8 Doug Kapustin | MCT photo Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is introduced to the crowd before the game with the Bengals on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Ray Lewis to retire after playoffs OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ray Lewis spent 17 seasons instilling fear in his opponents while serving as an inspirational leader for the Baltimore Ravens. Now he’s poised and eager to become a full-time dad. Lewis announced Wednesday he will end his brilliant NFL career after the Ravens complete their 2013 playoff run. Lewis has been sidelined since Oct. 14 with a torn right triceps. The 13-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker intends to return Sunday to face the Indianapolis Colts in what will almost certainly be his final home game. “Everything that starts has an end,” the 37-year-old Lewis said. “For me, today, I told my team that this will be my last ride.” Lewis will walk away from the game because he wants to spend more time with his sons. While working to return from his injury, Lewis watched two of his boys play on the same high school football team in Florida. He intends to see Ray Lewis III perform as a freshman next year for the University of Miami, where the elder Lewis starred before the Ravens selected him in the first round of the 1996 draft. “God is calling,” Lewis said. “My children have made the ultimate sacrifice for their father for 17 years. I don’t want to see them do that no more. I’ve done what I wanted to do in this business, and now it’s my turn to give them something back.” That’s why Lewis will pull off his No. 52 uniform for the last time after the Ravens lose or claim their second Super Bowl title. “It’s either (that or) hold onto the game and keep playing and let my kids miss out on times we can be spending together,” Lewis said. “Because I always promised my son if he got a full ride on scholarship Daddy is going to be there, I can’t miss that.” Lewis was the AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2000, the same season he was voted Super Bowl MVP following Baltimore’s 34-7 rout of the New York Giants. Lewis was also Defensive Player of the Year in 2003, and is the only player in NFL history with at least 40 career sacks and 30 interceptions. “I never played the game for individual stats,” Lewis said. “I only played the game to make my team a better team.” Lewis has been with the Ravens since they moved from Cleveland. After being drafted 26th overall in Baltimore’s first draft, Lewis became a fixture at middle linebacker — and a beloved figure in Baltimore. He remained that way even after his alleged involvement in a double-murder in Atlanta in early 2000. In June of that year, a judge approved a deal allowing Lewis to avoid murder charges and jail time by pleading guilty to a misdemeanor and testifying against two codefendants. Within a year, Lewis was in the Super Bowl, leading the See LEWIS ‌| 8 Championship classic: Notre Dame vs. Alabama MIAMI (AP) — At a time when college football was generally considered the domain of Eastern blue bloods, Notre Dame and Alabama were upstart teams that gave blue collar fans a chance to tweak the elite. About 90 years later, the Fighting Irish and Crimson Tide are the elite — two of college football’s signature programs, set to play a national championship next Monday in Miami that could break reGeorge Bridges | MCT photo cords for television viewership. 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Even casual Texans victory in their AFC Wildcard game on Saturday, Jan. 7, sports fans understand this is a 2012, in Houston. college football classic. “I think it’s basically because they’ve won more national championships than anybody else, and they’ve been doing it since the ’20s,” said Dan Jenkins, an award-winning sports writer and author who Friday, Jan. 4 Thursday, Jan. 3 is also the historian for the NaBoys Basketball Girls Basketball tional Football Foundation and Portsmouth at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. Athens at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. College Hall of Fame. “Plus, Coal Grove at River Valley, 6 p.m. Chesapeake at River Valley, 6 p.m. they’ve had a bunch of gods Buffalo at South Gallia, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Southern, 6 p.m. coaching them — Rockne, Belpre at Wahama, 6 p.m. Eastern at Wahama, 6 p.m. Meigs at Vinton County, 6 p.m. St. Albans at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Leahy, Ara in South Bend, and Southern at Trimble, 6 p.m. Wrestling Wallace Wade, Bear Bryant, OVCS at Harvest, 7 p.m. Wahama at Fairland (tri), TBA and now Saban at Alabama.” Hurricane at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. URG Sports He’s right. And to underHannan at Sherman, 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs Campbellsville, stand just how Notre Dame Girls Basketball 6 p.m. Hannan at Calhoun County, 5:45 Men’s Basketball vs Campbellsville, 8 and Alabama became touchWrestling p.m. stones for their uniquely OVP Sports Schedule Wahama at Ravenswood, TBA American sport, you have to look back to the 1920s, when beating an Ivy League team was a huge deal and there was nothing bigger than playing in the Rose Bowl. “Up to that point college football was important, but only in the fall,” said Murray Sperber, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, who has written two books about the history of Notre Dame football. “The fans tended to be only alumni of the schools and local middle class people. “And that was true of Notre Dame before Rockne became coach.” Knute Rockne was a Norwegian-born former end for Notre Dame, who helped his school to a head-turning upset of Army as a player and then took over as coach in 1918. He was media savvy and intent on turning the football program into a national power. Part of his strategy: turning recent immigrants to the States, many of them Catholic, into Notre Dame fans. “They had trouble getting opponents, in part because of the anti-Catholicism of the Midwest,” Sperber said. In 1923 — an era so long ago the nickname “Ramblers” competed with fan favorite “Fighting Irish” in press reports — Notre Dame won two landmark victories that help cement its place as America’s team. First, it beat Army 13-0 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn as its rivalry with the Cadets blossomed into one of the fiercest in sports. The next week, the Fighting Irish won at Princeton, 25-2. “This became one of the great moments for the fans,” Sperber said. “It was Yankee, snooty Princeton against working class Notre Dame. Notre Dame had a lot of first generation-American players. “This was played up by the press, and the press loved it.” Notre Dame was the college football team for the people who didn’t go to college. Rockne became an American hero, with his “Win One For the Gipper” speech (to inspire a 1928 victory over, you guessed it, Army). His death in a 1931 plane crash was a national tragedy, prompting statements of sympathy from President Herbert Hoover and the king of Norway. Yet for all the mythology and folklore around Notre Dame football, the biggest reason for its popularity was quite basic. “An absolutely crucial element is winning,” Sperber said. Few programs have won like Notre Dame. Alabama is one of them. The Tide made a similar breakthrough in the 1920s under coach Wallace Wade. The Tide’s big victory against the Ivy League came in 1922 against Penn. “Back in those days, Alabama beating Penn was as surprising as if Penn were to beat Alabama today,” said Kirk McNair, who worked as sports information director for Alabama during the 1970s and now runs Bama Magazine. “It started to put Southern football on the map,” he said. Trips to the Rose Bowl marked the next step for both schools. The Fighting Irish went to the Rose Bowl in 1925 to play Stanford. The team traveled by train and, as Sperber said, “at every stop there is a public parade.” Notre Dame beat Pop Warner’s Stanford team, 27-10, and the trip from South Bend was “like a pilgrimage there and back,” Sperber said. 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Varejao, the NBA’s leading rebounder, will miss his seventh straight game. He hasn’t played since Dec. 18 when he injured the knee against Toronto. Varejao returned to practice in a limited role Monday, but hasn’t gone through contact drills. He said last week that he still felt pain when he tried to bend or push off on the knee and he thought the injury needed another week to heal. Varejao is averaging 14.4 rebounds and 14.1 points. Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will miss his second straight game because of a concussion. Indians, RHP Brett Myers agree to 1-year deal CLEVELAND (AP) — Free agent Brett Myers is getting a fresh “start” with the Indians. The veteran right-hander has agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for 2014 with Cleveland, which will give him a chance to win a starting job after he pitched in relief last season for Houston and the Chicago White Sox. Myers’ deal is contingent on the 32-year-old passing a physical. The Indians have several openings in their rotation with Justin Masterson and Ubaldo Jimenez appearing to be the only locks. Zach McAllister, David Huff, Trevor Bauer, Jeanmar Gomez and Carlos Carrasco are among the pitchers who will compete for the other spots. Also, the Indians recently invited lefthander Scott Kazmir to spring training camp on a minor league deal. Myers, who has started for most of his career, went a combined 3-8 with a 3.31 ERA and 19 saves in 70 games — all in relief — last season. He made 33 starts in both 2010 and 2011 for the Astros, who moved him to the bullpen last season before trading him to the White Sox in July. Myers started on opening day in 2011 and went 7-14 while pitching 216 innings. He won 14 games in 2010. Myers has a 97-93 career record with a 4.20 ERA in 249 starts. He also has 40 saves, and his versatility could give the Indians other options if he’s unable to win a starting job. He closed for Philadelphia in 2007 and had 21 saves. The 6-foot-4, 240-pounder spent eight seasons with the Phillies before signing as a free agent with Houston in 2010. Myers was drafted in the first round by the Phillies in 1999, selected with the No. 12 overall pick. Union responds to latest NHL offer in labor talks NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL players’ association delivered its latest counteroffer to the league Wednesday as the two sides try to resolve the lockout. The union and the NHL could meet again later Wednesday after the league looks over the proposal. The NHL had presented the players with a counteroffer Tuesday night. Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday that the league had told the union a deal needs to be in place by Jan. 11 so a 48-game season can begin eight days later. All games through Jan. 14 have been canceled, claiming more than 50 percent of the original schedule. Wednesday night is the deadline for the players’ association to declare a “disclaimer of interest,” which would dissolve the union and make it a trade association. That would allow players to file antitrust lawsuits against the NHL. If the deadline passes, union members could vote again to authorize their board to file a disclaimer at a later date. “The players retain their option and it’s an internal matter,” players’ association executive director Donald Fehr said. Browns From Page 6 ing with the team was “fantastic.” Horton’s interview satisfies the Rooney Rule, which requires teams to speak with a minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation positions. Haslam and Banner made it clear that their next coach will have final say of the team’s 53-man roster, a perk that could entice Kelly to leave Oregon. Kelly’s pedal-to-themetal offensive system is intriguing to the Browns and other teams who have already borrowed aspects of Oregon’s no-huddle, gogo-go approach. During the offseason, Kelly met with Belichick to share insight. Belichick has acknowledged using a few tips from Kelly, including the use of one-word play calls to speed up the Patriots offense. “He’s a great coach,” Ward said. “You can see what he’s doing at Oregon. I think he has what it takes to be successful in this league. Whoever they pick, Chip is a great option. He’s a great motivator. He comes in and he knows what he wants to do and he gets his players to play for him and play hard. “He has a great scheme, great system. He’s a highenergy coach.” If Kelly comes to Cleveland, he may have to adjust his system to fit quarterback Brandon Weeden, who can throw the ball with anyone but doesn’t have the speed to run a spread offense. “I don’t think I can run the zone read,” Weeden said, smiling. There are some who doubt Kelly’s system can work in the NFL, arguing that it’s a trendy gimmick that will be exposed by bigger, faster and stronger defenders. Kelly was asked if he thought it could work at the next level. “Don’t know, haven’t been there,” he said. “There’s a lot of ways to play football. Any coach is going to learn from other people and see how they can implement it in their system. Anything you do has to be personnel driven. You have to adapt to the personnel you have.” Banner believes some elements of the spread offense are transferrable to the NFL. “The game evolves and there is always some stealing from college into the pros and some stealing from going in the other direction,” he said. “You probably can’t just take a pure NFL system and put it in college and have it work and you probably can’t just take a purely clean current college system and put it in the pros and have it work. “But that doesn’t mean there are things that the right coach could integrate from both systems that could work very well at this level.” Cleveland also must replace general manager Tom Heckert, who was fired after three seasons. However, Banner said it’s possible the Browns may hire a player personnel director, giving the coach ultimate power. The Daily Sentinel • Page 8 www.mydailysentinel.com Northern Illinois falls to FSU 31-10 in Orange MIAMI (AP) — Northern Illinois started the night as a BCS-buster. The Huskies went home a BCS bust. A dismal first half put Northern Illinois in a hole, and two second-half turnovers proved costly as No. 13 Florida State topped the 16th-ranked Huskies 31-10 in the Orange Bowl on Tuesday night — hardly the ending that the Mid-American Conference champions were seeking in their first trip to the Bowl Championship Series. “They are a well-coached, well-oiled machine,” said Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey, who was making his debut as the Huskies’ sideline boss after taking over when former coach Dave Doeren left last month for North Carolina State. “And they beat us, no doubt. That doesn’t change the fact I don’t like to lose.” The final numbers were far from pretty for the Huskies (12-2), whose 12-game winning streak was snapped after they were outgained 534-259. They converted five of their 18 third-down opportunities and were on the wrong end of a 23-17 disparity in first downs. And standout quarterback Jordan Lynch, who finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy balloting, struggled for long stretches. His streak of 11 consecutive 100-yard rushing games ended, after he managed only 44 yards on 23 carries. He completed 15 of 41 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown — one that got the Huskies within 17-10 early in the third quarter. It was the last Huskie hurrah. “We had a great season this year,” Lynch said. “None of this was even possible. No one was even thinking about this, a MAC school making a BCS bowl. I still want to say that we made our school proud and we made the MAC conference proud.” After a successfully executed onside kick, Lynch had Northern Illinois headed toward the end zone on the ensuing possession. But Lynch tried forcing a pass down the right sideline and was intercept- ed by Terrence Brooks inside the Seminoles’ 20 to thwart that drive. And after Da’Ron Brown fumbled the ball away early in the fourth, Lonnie Pryor had his second long touchdown run of the game to all but seal the win for Florida State (12-2). EJ Manuel completed 26 of 38 passes for 291 yards in his farewell for Florida State, which won 12 games for the first time since the Seminoles’ unbeaten 1999 season. Pryor ran for 130 yards on only four carries — with touchdown runs of 60 and 37 yards, both of which were longer than any carry Northern Illinois yielded all season. The Huskies ran 73 plays, and Lynch either threw a pass or carried the ball on 64 of them. But after coming into the Orange Bowl with an average of just over 367 yards of total offense per game, Lynch just kept getting hit — and hit — by a defensive front that enjoyed a massive size advantage over the MAC champions, who lost for just the second time in 23 games. Classic From Page 6 bama was invited to make the trek from Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Pasadena, Calif., for the Rose Bowl — a decision that was met with derision by some in the media and around college football, McNair said. Regional pride ran high in those days, when the Civil War was still within memory for some, and there were hard feelings on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line. In the Northeast, people “felt like there was just going to be a bunch of ragamuffins coming out there,” McNair said. “In those days southern football was not quite so mean and nasty as it is today, and Alabama was carrying the banner for the entire South.” Alabama won the 1926 Rose Bowl, 20-19 against Washington, went back to California in 1927 and tied Stanford 7-7. The Tide then won three more Rose Bowls from 1931-46, losing one. When Wade left Alabama, he was replaced by Frank Thomas, a former Notre Dame quarterback who played for Rockne. “That was pretty big to get a guy from Notre Dame even then,” McNair said. Alabama hit hard times in the mid-1950s, but fixed its problems by bringing home one of its own. Bear Bryant played for Thomas in the 1930s and became a coaching star at Kentucky and Texas A&M. Under the Bear, Alabama dominated the Southeastern Conference and won six national championships between 1961-79. “He was the face of college football,” McNair said. And Bryant remains one of the most well-known figures in American sports, the houndstooth pattern of his famous hat turning up on just about everything in Tuscaloosa. And you don’t have to be from Alabama — or even from the Deep South — to know “Roll Tide” is more than just rally cry. But he never beat Notre Dame in four tries. Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz said that always stuck with Bryant, recounting a conversation he had with the late Hall of Fame coach when Bryant retired. “He said, ‘Aww, Coach, I’ll be the guy that goes down as the guy that couldn’t beat Notre Dame,’” Holtz said. “He wanted to beat Notre Dame so bad and he could never do it.” The Irish kept on winning after Rockne. Four national titles in the 1940s, including three under Frank Leahy. Two more under Ara Parseghian (1966 and ‘73) and another under Dan Devine in 1977. Holtz won Notre Dame’s last title in 1988 and two years later the school inked a television contract with NBC to become the first school to have its own network television deal. Notre Dame still is the university of college football for many Americans, its symbols and landmarks giving the school a high profile even as its teams stumbled in recent years: the so-called “Touchdown Jesus” mural looming over the north end zone of the football stadium; the golden helmets to match the golden dome atop the administration building. And, with “Knute Rockne All American” and “Rudy,” Hollywood has helped immortalize Notre Dame folklore. Both Alabama and Notre Dame went through hard times in the 1990s and early 2000s, trying to find the right coach to restore the magic. Nick Saban arrived in Alabama in 2007, and it’s as if the Bear was back. The Tide have won two of the last three national championship and could become the first program to win three in four years since the BCS was implemented in 1998. “I know there’s a lot of national interest here because of two great programs that have tremendous tradition,” Saban said as he stepped off Alabama’s plane in Miami. “We certainly respect that on both sides. “It’s really a special game to be a part of.” Brian Kelly took over in South Bend three years ago, and like Leahy, Parseghian and Holtz before him, he has a chance to win a national title in his third season — against Alabama, no less. The Fighting Irish against the Crimson Tide, a marquee matchup in any era. body opening up his chest and giving it to his football team.” Lewis was respected by his peers, too, even those who were on the receiving end of his crushing tackles. “He definitely inspired me,” Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said. “Just the passion and how he is dedicated to his craft to be the best. You don’t see too many guys who play like that. That’s definitely what makes him the best linebacker to ever play the game.” Indianapolis standout linebacker Dwight Freeney said, “He’s meant a lot to the league in general, but defensive guys especially. This is a league where the most focus goes on offense, quarterbacks and running backs, and very few times do you see a defensive guy get highlighted in commercials or whatever. You see Ray on there, so it’s kind of like he’s one of us. And you feel good when you see him, the things he’s done for the game and how he motivates guys.” Lewis is the key figure in a defense that has long carried a reputation for being fierce, unyielding and downright nasty. He led the Ravens in tackles in 14 of his 17 seasons, the exceptions being those years in which he missed significant time with injuries (2002, 2005, 2012). Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs, who is almost always upbeat, said of the announcement: “It was sad. It affected me, because for the past 10 years of my career I’ve been sitting right next to the man and going to war on Sundays. It’s going to one hard last ride, and we need to make it one to remember.” When Lewis tore his triceps against Dallas, it was feared he was done for the season. But he would have none of that. “From the time I got hurt, everything I’ve done up to this point has been to get back with my team to make another run at the Lombardi (Trophy),” he said. Well, not everything. Lewis spent time watching his boys play football, which caused him to call his rehabilitation “bittersweet.” After spending countless hours from Monday through Thurs- day working to return from the injury, he hopped on a plane toward Florida to be with his boys. “I got to be there every Friday,” Lewis said. “Me being who I am, not having a father myself, that damaged me a lot. I didn’t want my kids to relive that. “One of the hardest things in the world is to walk away from my teammates. But they know I’m going to step into other chapters of my life. “I knew I couldn’t split my time anymore. When God calls, he calls. And he’s calling. More importantly, he calls me to be a father. It’s OK to be Daddy. Yes, this chapter is closing, but the chapter that’s opening is overwhelming. That’s what excites me the most.” Lewis could have made the announcement during the offseason. “I think my fans, my city, I think they deserved for me to just not walk away,” he said. “We all get to enjoy what Sunday will feel like, knowing that this will be the last time 52 plays in a uniform in Ravens stadium.” and doing different things like that. That’s definitely an area where I have improved.” He’s got one more thing in his favor — a full week to get ready. The Bengals are the most northern NFL team without a covered practice facility. They practiced in the cold last year — the wind chill was 14 degrees one day — and Dalton came down with the flu, forcing him to miss a day of practice leading up to the playoff game. It had an effect. “I missed the whole Wednesday practice,” Dalton said. “I wouldn’t say I wasn’t prepared for the game. Obviously, you want to be here for all of that stuff.” The Bengals learned from their mistake, renting the University of Cincinnati’s covered football field this week to escape the cold and get ready for the rematch. The biggest downside heading into the playoff game is how the offense finished the season. The defense scored two touchdowns in the last two games, while the offense managed only one. It’s time for the offense to start making some gameturning plays instead of relying on the defense to bail it out. “The big-shot plays,” Whitworth said. “Even more now than ever, it’s the huge plays that win the playoffs. You can go back to clips from Super Bowls past and playoffs past. It’s time for guys to make huge plays, that’s the bottom line. “You’ve got to go out and do something special to win in the playoffs.” NOTES: RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis practiced on Wednesday. He hurt a hamstring in pregame warm-ups on Sunday and sat out the game. GreenEllis rejoined the team in practice on a limited basis Wednesday. “I am confident in the rehab program, things I’m going through,” he said. “Go out there and see how it goes.” … DE Wallace Gilberry, part of the line rotation, missed practice because of illness. S Chris Crocker (thigh) and CB Terence Newman (groin) were limited. Lewis From Page 6 Ravens to their only NFL championship. Hundreds of games later, he’s ready to call it a career. “I’ll make this last run with this team, and I’ll give them everything I’ve got,” he said. “When it ends, it ends. But I didn’t come back for it to end in the first round.” The news of his decision to retire quickly resounded throughout the NFL. Colts coach Chuck Pagano, who served as Lewis’ defensive coordinator last year, said, “I thought, shoot, the guy could play forever and would play forever. Great person, great man, great player, just an unbelievable human being — what he’s done for that organization, that city and for that matter, so many people. He’s obviously a first-ballot Hall of Famer and will be sorely missed.” Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said, “I don’t know, at least in my time in the league, if there’s been a defensive player that’s had as big an impact. … He’s really an incredible example of leader. Talk about some- Bengals From Page 6 lot of pressure he keeps on himself. I think he’s getting the players around him to understand and get it right all the time and play to his standard.” The NFL lockout limited Dalton’s preparation for his rookie season. The Bengals installed a West Coast offense under new coordinator Jay Gruden last year and were learning it as the season went along. Dalton has a much better understanding of the playbook as he prepares for his second playoff game. “I feel like I have more control over everything,” Dalton said. “There is a lot more stuff that they are asking me to do at the line — (changing) plays �Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 9 www.mydailysentinel.com Thursday, January 3, 2013 COMICS/ENTERTAINMENT BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE ZITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013: This year you can be very practical one moment, and then unexpectedly switch to being idealistic. When dealing with certain people, you often tend to find that one-on-one relating can push you over the edge. Be careful if you sense your frustration building. If you are single, your diverse personality attracts many potential suitors; they find you exciting. If you are attached, your sweetie will have the experience of not knowing for sure which side of you he or she will encounter. Don’t worry — this seesaw behavior will be short-lived. LIBRA is the ultimate romantic. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You have a lot to accomplish. Many of you will be dealing with backed-up email and other requests. A delayed message or package will surprise you. News and/or information might draw a strong reaction because of a vital fact that is left out. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Your ingenuity helps prevent what could be a problem. While others scramble to put a situation together, you’ll figure out a new solution or procedure. Excitement surrounds you. Be careful not to miss an important fact or step. Tonight: Off to the gym or squeeze in a walk. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Leaving your cocoon could take a major effort, but you will have some help. A meeting or forthcoming news could jolt you into action. Something you hear simply does not sound right. You’ll revitalize and feel much more like yourself. Tonight: Lighten up the moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Make an effort to reach out to someone who might need your attention. A boss or older family member continues to act erratically, as he or she often throws you a curveball. You can only duck so many times. Consider alternatives. Tonight: Straighten out a misunderstanding. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could be feeling drained and at your wits’ end. You might not be sure what to do with a loved one who seems to be acting as if there is no tomorrow. A one-on-one discussion could reveal an unusual or surprising outlook. Allow more give-and-take. Tonight: In the whirlwind of living. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH A family member makes it clear that he or she wants your time. You can handle this request, but it might involve a postponement of plans. The unexpected keeps tossing your day into chaos. Do not overspend; instead, opt for a shortcut. Tonight: Deal with a financial matter. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Stand back and say little right now, as much is going on behind the scenes. You might want to observe rather than act. You’ll learn much more about the people around you as a result. Tonight: Once more, a close associate’s actions stop you in your tracks. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Don’t just think about what you want — take action toward that result. No one else can read your mind or do this for you. You might be surprised at how news could toss what seemed to be a well-organized plan into chaos. Tonight: Consider getting some extra R and R. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Consider taking a different approach when dealing with someone you believe to be rather shifty yet important to your life. Your sense of humor will help you handle the situation. Do not let anyone interfere with your plans. Tonight: Finally, some easy time with friends. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You might be open to change, if you could just understand the reason for it. Should you feel as if you are being manipulated, you are making too much of the situation. The unexpected remains a theme. Keep that in mind in your dealings. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Be forthright in your dealings. You might not know which way to go with someone’s request. It might not make a difference, either. This person is so driven that your mere presence could be an obstacle right now. Get out of the way. Tonight: Follow the music. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Defer to others, but make sure that you are not being held responsible for their choices. You might not be as sure of yourself as you would like to be. A trusted partner whispers in your ear, and you finally will get the full story. Tonight: Have dinner, and chat with friends and loved ones. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 www.mydailysentinel.com Post-Denard era begins now for Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Brady Hoke’s assessment of Michigan’s season was a bit blunt after a gut-wrenching loss in the Outback Bowl. “It wasn’t successful,” the Wolverines’ coach said. “You want to win championships.” The 33-28 loss to No. 11 South Carolina dropped No. 19 Michigan to 8-5, a disappointing record for a team that entered the season ranked eighth in the country following a Sugar Bowl victory a year ago. The Wolverines were blown out in their opener by Alabama, and the schedule didn’t ease up much after that. Michigan also lost to Notre Dame and Ohio State, two teams that went unbeaten in the regular season. Now, the Wolverines move on without Denard Robinson, the exhilarating quarterback who helped Michigan recover from the depths of Rich Rodriguez’s coaching tenure and regain its spot among Big Ten contenders. Robinson hurt his right elbow late in the season, so the Wolverines used him at running back Tuesday while Devin Gardner handled most of the passing. Gardner, a junior, threw 11 touchdown passes with five interceptions on the season. He passed for 214 yards and three TDs in the Outback Bowl. “I thought he played pretty well,” Hoke said. “He handled the situation well. Another growing experience.” After taking Michigan to a BCS bowl in his first season, Hoke had to deal with high expectations in 2012. The Wolverines were no match for Alabama, losing 41-14, and a 13-6 defeat at Notre Dame later in September also stung. The Wolverines finally snapped their four-game losing streak in the series against Michigan State, beating the Spartans on a last-second field goal Oct. 20, but a week later, Michigan lost 23-9 at Nebraska. That game cost the Wolverines a spot in the Big Ten title game. The final two defeats were excruciating. Ohio State finished an unbeaten season with a 26-21 victory over Michigan, and then the Wolverines held the ball for nearly 38 minutes against South Carolina but still lost when the Gamecocks scored a touchdown with 11 seconds left. “You never know what you’re going to get going into a season,” senior safety Jordan Kovacs said. “You want to be a Big Ten champion as a Michigan football play- Stanford holds off Wisconsin in Rose Bowl PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Shayne Skov and Zach Ertz believe every game in Stanford’s improbable football renaissance led the Cardinal to midfield at the Rose Bowl. That’s where Usua Amanam made the interception that stopped Wisconsin’s final drive with 2:30 to play in a grind-it-out game. That’s where Kevin Hogan grinned broadly as he took the final snap on Stanford’s first Rose Bowl victory in 40 years. And it’s the spot where the once-struggling team from a school better known for brains than brawn raised the West Coast’s most coveted trophy after a 20-14 victory over the Badgers on Tuesday night. “There’s a sense of accomplishment, because we got somewhere we hadn’t been yet,” said Skov, who made eight tackles while leading Stanford’s second-half shutout. “If you looked at our goals at the beginning of the season, this was on top of the list, and we got it done. We’re extremely satisfied.” Stepfan Taylor rushed for 89 yards and an early touchdown, while Hogan passed for 123 yards, but Stanford (12-2) won the 99th Rose Bowl with a shutdown effort by its defense. Although Stanford didn’t score many style points against the Badgers, the Cardinal could celebrate because they didn’t let Wisconsin score any points at all after halftime, holding the Badgers to 82 yards. After winning the Orange Bowl two years ago and losing the Fiesta Bowl in overtime last season, Stanford earned its first conference title and its first trip to the Granddaddy of Them All in 13 years, which is what most Pac-12 players really want. “We’ve been in BCS games the past two years, but neither of those mean as much as this one did,” said Ertz, the tight end who had three catches for 61 yards. “This is the one we play for every year. It shows Stanford is here to stay.” The Cardinal finished with 12 victories for just the second time in school history — and the second time in the last three years during this surge begun by Andrew Luck and coach Jim Harbaugh. Many Pac-12 observers expected a sharp decline at Stanford this season, but coach David Shaw and Hogan achieved something even Harbaugh and Luck couldn’t manage. “We knew this was going to be a battle, and we wouldn’t expect it any other way,” Shaw said. “We know it’s going to be tight, it’s going to be close, and we’re going to find a way to win. That’s the way it’s been all year.” Stanford clamped down on the Big Ten champion Badgers (8-6), who lost the Rose Bowl in heartbreaking fashion for the third consecutive season. Montee Ball rushed for 100 yards and his FBS-record 83rd touchdown, but Wisconsin managed only four first downs in that scoreless second half. With impressive defense of its own, Wisconsin still stayed in position for an upset in the one-game return of Hall of Fame coach Barry Alvarez, who was back on the Badgers’ sideline in his red sweater-vest seven years after hanging up his whistle. “This group of kids has been through a lot, and they competed extremely hard against a very high-quality team,” said Alvarez, who nearly pulled off a stunner while bridging the gap between coaches Bret Bielema and Gary Andersen. “We’ve played three very good football games (at the Rose Bowl). These guys played hard. In fact, most people would like to get here once. But we just didn’t get it done.” Kelsey Young took his only carry 16 yards for a score on Stanford’s opening possession, and Taylor scored on the second drive after a big catch by Ertz. Wisconsin kept the Cardinal out of the end zone for the final 51 minutes, holding them to three points in the second half, but Stanford’s defense didn’t need any more help in the Cardinal’s eighth straight victory. When Bielema abruptly left Wisconsin for Arkansas after winning the Big Ten title game, Alvarez agreed to coach his fourth Rose Bowl before handing off his program to Andersen, who met with Alvarez on the field before the game. But the Badgers’ third consecutive January in Pasadena ended in much the same way as the last two: With the offense failing to get the late score the Badgers desperately needed. “This stings just as much, because we fell extremely short when we had the opportunity to win,” Ball said. “We had numerous opportunities to capitalize on big plays, and we fell short. … This is not the way we want to be remembered. Speaking for the entire senior group, this is not the way we wanted to go out.” er, but it’s had its ups and downs. It really has.” The Wolverines may still finish the season in the Top 25. Aside from beating Michigan State, the highlight may have been a 38-31 victory over Northwestern in November. Gardner heaved a 53-yard pass to Roy Roundtree to set up a last-second field goal that forced overtime, and Michigan eventually won. Offensive tackle Taylor Lewan was named a first-team AllAmerican by The Associated Press. He now faces a decision on whether to come back as a fifth-year senior or enter the NFL draft. No matter what he decides, Hoke has a list of improvements he’d like to see from his team. “Being able to run the ball and line of scrimmage play, both sides of the ball; taking care of the football better; playing good defense when you need to at the end of a game,” Hoke said. “Don’t take that wrong. I’m proud of the kids. I’m real proud. They worked their tails off and we’re going to miss our group of seniors.” Kovacs, the former walk-on who eventually became a starter for the Wolverines, was optimistic about the future after Julian H. Gonzalez | MCT photo Michigan’s Denard Robinson walks off the field after a 33-28 loss to South Carolina in the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday. the final game of his college career. “While we didn’t achieve what we set out to achieve, and we didn’t finish how we wanted to finish, I have no doubt that this season will help those guys,” Kovacs said. “Hopefully they can learn from it and they’ll have a heck of a year next year.” Fiesta Bowl gets prime matchup SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas State and Oregon were in perfect position at the start of Nov. 17, Nos. 1 and 2 in the BCS standings, seemingly on a crash course toward the national championship game. By day’s end, the Wildcats had been run over by Baylor, the Ducks lost a heartbreaker to Stanford, and both of their national title hopes were all but gone. Disappointing? Certainly. Every team goes into the season hoping to play for a national championship and to have it snatched away so late in the season is unquestionably a letdown. Unlike many teams in college football, Kansas State and Oregon ended up with a nice consolation prize: A trip to the Valley of the Sun to face each other in the Fiesta Bowl. “This game could have been for the national championship,” Oregon linebacker Boseko Lokombo said. “A couple weeks ago, that’s where we were both headed.” They’re headed to the desert instead, setting up one of the most anticipated games this bowl season. A year ago, the Fiesta Bowl hit it big with Oklahoma State and Stanford, two high-profile programs that didn’t disappoint, putting on an offensive show won by the Cowboys 41-38 in overtime. This year’s game, tonight at University of Phoenix Stadium, has the potential to be even better. Oregon (11-1) is in its fourth straight BCS bowl game under coach Chip Kelly, following a trip to the 2011 BCS championship game and two Rose Bowls, including the program’s first win in the Granddaddy of Them All in 95 years last season. The Ducks fly fast, overwhelming opponents with where-did-they-all-comefrom speed, their touchdown drives measured not in minutes but seconds. Oregon has one of the nation’s most explosive running back tandems in Ken- jon Barner and DeAnthony Thomas, threats to score on every touch, and redshirt freshman quarterback Marcus Mariota played well beyond his years while proving to be a dynamic force in his own right. The Ducks were second nationally with 50.83 points and 323.25 yards rushing per game and fourth in total offense at 550.08. “Basically, only one team stopped them the entire year and that was Stanford,” Kansas State defensive coordinator Tom Hayes said. “It’s a challenge. We need to meet the challenge if we have any wishes for a victory.” It doesn’t figure to be any easier for Oregon going against Kansas State (11-1) in its second resurrection under coach Bill Snyder. The studious coach orchestrated one of college football’s greatest turnarounds his first stint in the Little Apple, turning a program that had lost more games than any other into a national championship contender. After a three-year retirement, Snyder again lifted the Wildcats out of the doldrums, leading them to a bowl game his second season, 10 wins a year ago and all the way back to national prominence this season. Fitting the mold of their 73-year-old coach, the Wildcats are meticulously prepared and run Snyder’s schemes to near perfection. Kansas State doesn’t play nearly as fast as the Ducks, but can put up points in a hurry — ninth nationally with 40.67 per game — and is led by a Heisman Trophy finalist, do-everything senior quarterback Collin Klein. This is the Wildcats’ 14th bowl appearance under Snyder, and with a win over Oregon, they can finish with the first 12-win season in school history. “Obviously, you can’t help as a coach (but) admire what coach Snyder has done,” Kelly said. “He had an opportunity when Travis Heying | MCT photo University of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly, left, and Kansas State University head coach Bill Snyder pose behind the Fiesta Bowl trophy during a news conference at the Camelback Inn Resort in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on Wednesday. Oregon faces Kansas State in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl tonight. he first got to K-State that he created a legacy that I don’t think anybody could ever imagine when he first took over that program, what one man could do to a university. Retired for a couple years, then came back and is building upon that legacy. “It’s really a special story in college football that will (have him) go down, like I said, as one of the top coaches in the history of the game.” Snyder’s quarterback has a pretty good story, too. Lightly recruited and switched to receiver early in his college career, Klein had a superb first season as Kansas State’s starter, throwing for 1,918 yards, rushing for 1,141 more and accounting for 40 touchdowns as a junior. He became a bona fide star his final season in Manhattan. A fifth-year senior, Klein earned the moniker Optimus Klein for his grittiness and ability to grind out victories any way he could, seemingly topping himself every game. A sturdy 6-foot-5 and 226 pounds, Klein became the first quarterback in the BCS era to run for at least 20 TDs and throw for 10 in consecutive seasons, and broke the FBS record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in two seasons with 49. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist, the Big 12 player of the year and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Whatever happens Thursday night, Klein will leave the Little Apple as one of the greatest and most popular players in Kansas State history. “He’s very good, he runs that offense efficiently, he’s a poised guy, appears to be a very smart football player,” Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti said. “He knows what they want him to do in their game plan.” Many of those attributes could be used to describe Mariota, too. Bengals running for playoffs CINCINNATI (AP) — BenJarvus Green-Ellis didn’t suit up for the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice on Tuesday. He wore black sweatpants and a gray hooded sweatshirt, running by himself at one end of the University of Cincinnati’s covered football field while everyone else ran plays. It’s another challenge for an offense that’s hit the wall. Green-Ellis had a sore hamstring during pregame warm-ups and sat out a 2317 win over Baltimore on Sunday, leaving Cincinnati with questions about its top runner heading into a playoff game Saturday at Houston. Coach Marvin Lewis wouldn’t discuss the status of Green-Ellis, who spent most of the open locker room period away from the media in the trainer’s room. “We’re going to prepare to run the ball like we do every week and hopefully BenJarvus is healthy,” offensive coor- dinator Jay Gruden said after practice. “He’s got a little twinge right now, but it looks like he’s going to be fine. It will be important to us. “We have other backs also that can run the ball. We’re not going to change our plan at all. It never varies. We have a good run plan going in, but Houston’s a good run defense as we all know. It’s going to be important to try to force the issue.” Lately, other defenses have forced the issue and forced the Bengals to find other ways to score. The Bengals managed only 14 yards on 16 carries during a 13-10 win in Pittsburgh, one of the most feeble showings in franchise history. With Green-Ellis watching from the sideline on Sunday, Cincinnati ran for only 47 yards during the win over a Baltimore team resting most of its stars for the playoffs. Asked about the state of the running game on Tuesday, left tackle Andrew Whitworth paused a few seconds before answering. “Well, I think we’ve made strides throughout the year to make it better, and we’ve had ups and downs with it,” Whitworth said. “But that’s the nature of the NFL. I think every week every team has ups and downs with it. “I think the key in the playoffs, honestly, is to score points. I don’t care if it’s the running game, the passing game or running the ball backward. That will be the ultimate goal: Be able to run the ball efficiently and throw and catch the ball and be able to put up enough points to win.” Cincinnati doesn’t want to repeat what happened in its playoff game at Houston last year. The Bengals had to rely heavily on then-rookie quarterback Andy Dalton during a 31-10 loss. Dalton threw three interceptions, including J.J. Watt’s 29-yard return for a touchdown just before halftime. � 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 01. January 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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