https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/316a8e5133706d955a800200a86e8e90.pdf b18dc11d47766e09b93a89210aba0ad5 PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS Hot chicks: At 60, Peeps more popular than ever .... Page 4 Chance of snow showers. High near 38. Low of 23......... Page 2 Prep basketball action .... Page 6 OBITUARIES Clifford H. Bryson, 91 Robert ‘Sam’ Knapp, 56 Velma R. Nicinsky, 75 Elizabeth B. O’Connor, 74 Leila (Lee) E. Flowers Young, 86 50 cents daily WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 Vol. 63, No. 42 Council gives first reading to water/sewer ordinance Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@civitasmedia.com MIDDLEPORT — A first step toward entering into an agreement with the Meigs County Board of County Commissioners for operation of Rutland’s water-sewer system was taken by Middleport Village Council at Monday night’s meeting. The first reading, given to an ordinance authorizing the village of Middleport to enter into the agreement with the Commissioners for the purpose of administering the Meigs County Water and Sewer District which includes the Rutland operation, was passed by a unanimous vote of Council. The ordinance states that the “Commissioners desire to take advantage of economic and operational efficiencies of contracting with the Village of Middleport for the performance of operation, maintenance, accounting and billing of the Meigs County Water and Sewer District, and whereas the village of Middleport desires to create an additional stream of revenue to benefit the residents of Middleport.” It was emphasized by ClerkTreasurer Susan Baker, that the project must “benefit Middleport financially from taking over the operation of the Meigs County Water Sewer District.” She went on to state that she is confident that everything to protect the village has been written into the agreement and that the village is covered financially. Meeting with Council was the village solicitor, Mick Barr, who discussed some of the legal aspects of the agreement, and advised that Council could give all three readings and adopt the ordinance during that meeting or take time to study it which was the way Council agreed they wanted to go. “You don’t vote on something you don’t understand,” was the comment of one council member. While a first reading was given to the proposed ordinance, several Council members raised questions which they felt needed to be answered prior to signing any agreement. Since three readings must be given to the ordinance, there will be time for some answers to those questions before any contract is signed by Mayor Michael Gerlach and Council president Rae Moore. A second reading of the proposed ordinance will be given at the March 25 meeting. Meeting with Council were Tim Ihle, president, and Mike Bartrum of the Board of County Commissioners who have the responsibility for operating the Rutland sewer/water system. During the meeting Council passed a resolution authorizing appropriations of $2,922,1808 for 2013. Appropriated expenses See ORDINANCE ‌| 5 Data released on Ohio Valley graduation rates Nathan Jeffers njeffers@civitasmedia.com Photos by Sarah Hawley | Daily Sentinel The Eastern Lady Eagles basketball team was recognized by the Meigs County Commissioners on Tuesday as they prepare to play in the state tournament on Friday. Pictured are (front, left to right) commissioners Michael Bartrum, Randy Smith, Tim Ihle, (back) assistant coach Bobby Callaway, head coach John Burdette, and assistant coach Tim Baum. Lady Eagles recognized by commissioners Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — Meigs County is recognizing excellence on and off the court. The Meigs County Commissioners recognized the Eastern Lady Eagles basketball team on Tuesday with a resolution documenting the success of the team on the court and in the classroom. The Eastern Lady Eagles completed the regular season with an 18-4 record and have won five postseason contests to advance to the OHSAA Division IV Final Four on Friday. Eastern defeated Newark Catholic 57-56 on Saturday to reach the state tournament. Friday’s game will mark the first time the Lady Eagles basketball team has advanced to the state tournament. The resolution recognizes the team members for academic excellence with a combined grade point average (GPA) that exceeds 3.5, and many team members on the National Honor Society. The resolution reads in part, The Eastern Lady Eagles, under the direction of Head Coach John Burdette, assistant coaches Tim Demonstrations of support can be found all across Meigs County as the Eastern Lady Eagles basketball team prepare for the state tournament. This banner can be seen hanging proudly in front of the courthouse. Baum and Bobby Callaway, have proved that hard work, dedication, and sacrifice can lead to victory. The team will take on Berlin Hiland at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Schottenstein Center on the campus of Ohio State University. Eastern High School Principal Shawn Bush said school will be canceled on Friday. A community pep rally is planned for 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the Eastern High School gymnasium. The team will be leaving the school on Thursday around 9:30 a.m. Tickets and t-shirts, along with information including directions and other travel information will be available in the school lobby from 2-7 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the school or at the game. The school will receive a portion of the proceeds from tickets purchased at the school. Sportsman’s Club donates to Sheriff’s Office Members of the Forked Run Sportsman’s Club recently presented a donation to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood to be used for the Sheriff’s Office. Wood said the money would be used to continue work on the building and flooring in the offices. Pictured are (from left) Walt Tuttle, Sheriff Keith Wood, Larry Hill, and Kenny Larkins. Sarah Hawley | Daily Sentinel OHIO VALLEY — The U.S. Department of Education recently released data from the 2010-11 school year comparing schools’ number of high school graduates and the percentage of those graduates who earned their diploma in four years. According to the department’s news release, the 2010-11 school year was the first school year in which all states used a common measurement for reporting the number of graduates. By collecting this data, the Department of Education’s goal is to provide information to parents and students about their schools and to ensure all schools are preparing students to pursue further secondary education or to directly enter the workforce. According to the database, beginning with Mason County, Point Pleasant High School had 184 graduates, with 70-74 percent of students earning a diploma in four years. Wahama High School had a total of 76 graduates with 70-74 percent earning diplomas in four years, and Hannan High School had total of 41 graduates with 70-79 percent completing the work in four years. In Gallia County, Gallia Academy High School had a total to 187 graduates with 85-89 percent graduating within the four-year period. River Valley High School had a total of 145 graduates with a percentage of 85-89, and South Gallia High School with 61 graduates and a percentage of 90-94 completing the curriculum in four years. In Meigs County, Meigs High School had the largest total of graduates — 167 with a percentage of 80-84 earning their diplomas in four years. Southern High School had a total of 41 graduates and a percentage of 80-89. Eastern High School had a total of 57 graduates with their percentage listed as ‘GE90’. Attempts were made to contact the U.S. Department of Education to explain the meaning behind GE90, which were unsuccessful as of press time on Monday. It was reported the data does take into account students who were in the graduating class since the beginning of ninth grade, as well as students who transfer into the class or students who transfer out, emigrate to another country or die. The data also accounts for students who drop out and student who do not earn a regular high school diploma. “Having good information is critical to making good decisions, and these high school graduation rates are a vital tool to help parents and school leaders make useful comparisons of student growth and success,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. “These data will also help state, district and school leaders better gauge progress and support their work to help more students graduate on time, ready for college and careers.” Comparisons of graduation rates between states in previous years were unreliable due to different states using different methods. With all states using the same method, the U.S. Department of Education is able to provide a more accurate look at graduation rates among high schools nationwide and help inform school districts’ efforts to improve education and reduce dropout rates. Graduation rates for the 2011-12 school year will also be calculated using the same method. Free rain barrel workshop slated Staff Report TDSnews@civitasmedia.com RUTLAND — A free rain barrel workshop will be held Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area. The workshop is being hosted by the Leading Creek Watershed Group and the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District. A rain barrel is a container, generally a 55-gallon plastic drum, that collects and stores rain water from downspouts and rooftops for future use watering lawns and gardens. Other parts include a vinyl garden hose, PVC couplings, a screen to keep debris and insects out and other commonly available materials. Guest speaker will be Jonathan Meier from Rain Brothers LLC. The Rain Brothers are passionate about rain water collecting and are licensed private water systems contractors. Topics will include: the benefits of collecting rain water, different ways of collecting rain water, setting up your own rain barrel, care and maintenance of your rain barrel, winterizing, best practices, and much more. Information will also be available on how people can maintain their own rain barrels. The program is funded in part through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Soil and Water Resources. The Conservation Area is located on New Lima Road approximately midway between Rutland and Harrisonville. Registration is not required, but for more information contact Michele Tarian at the Meigs SWCD weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 740-992-4282. �Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 www.mydailysentinel.com General says detection Meigs County Community Calendar deters major cyberattacks WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign leaders are deterred from launching a major electronic attack on vital infrastructure in the United States because they know such a strike could be traced to its source and would generate a robust response, the military’s top cyber warrior said during congressional testimony Tuesday. But Army Gen. Keith Alexander, head of U.S. Cyber Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday the country is not preventing what he called lowlevel harassment of private and public web sites, property and information by other states. He did not mention any specific countries, even though the Obama administration is escalating its criticism of cyber thefts by China that have become intolerable to the international community. Offensive cyber weapons are growing and evolving, Alexander said, and it is only a matter of time before tools developed by other nations wind up in the hands of extremist groups or even individuals who could cause serious damage and disruption to U.S. networks. Alexander urged lawmakers to pass cybersecurity legislation that would that would make it easier for the government and the private sector, which controls critical infrastructure such as the electronic grid, banking systems and water treatment systems, to share information about who is getting hacked and what to do about it. The general also told the committee that there needs to be a consensus on how the nation protects critical infrastructure and what role the Defense Department would play in blocking and responding to a serious attack if one occurred. Alexander said the private sector maintains varying degrees of security over its computer systems. The financial industry typically is more secure than companies that operate the electric grid. Still, he said, banks are vulnerable to being disrupted by what are called denial of service attacks, a technique that works by overloading a website with traffic. Alexander’s testimony comes a day after President Barack Obama’s national security adviser called for “serious steps” by China to stop cyber theft that has become intolerable to the international community. The remarks on Monday by Tom Donilon before the Asia Society in New York underscore the growing concern in Washington over the security risks posed by cyber thefts and intrusions and the economic costs to U.S. businesses. Ohio Valley Forecast Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 7 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Monday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 47.29 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 22.46 Ashland Inc. 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Support The Rutland Volunteer Fire Department The Rutland Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a fund raising program to raise money. These funds will be used to improve service to our community and provide new uniforms and equipment. Department representatives will be contacting all homes in the area over the coming weeks asking for a donation of $20.00. Department representatives will be going door to door and will carry identification or an id badge. The Rutland Volunteer Fire Department wishes to thank everyone for their donation by giving a complimentary certificate for a 10x13 color portrait to be taken at the station. This fund raising program is legitimate and your fire department asks for your support. Representative will be Robert Gallagher Auto Tag Number is EPB-6969 60400594 Thursday, March 14 TUPPERS PLAINS — A food giveaway will be held from 3-5 p.m. in the Eastern High School Cafeteria. The giveaway is sponsored by the youth group. For more information contact Krista Johnson at (740) 985-3304. POMEROY —A free community dinner of soup, sandwiches and desserts will be held with serving from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. At 7 p.m. the church host the Community Lent Service. The public is invited. TUPPERS PLAINS — VFW Post 9053 will meet at 7 p.m. at the hall in Tuppers Plains. The meal will begin at 6 p.m. MEIGS COUNTY — The regular meeting of Shade River Lodge 453 will be held at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow the meeting. Friday, March 15 POMEROY — The Meigs County Commissioners will host a town hall meeting with regard to the second amendment and constitutional rights at 7 p.m. in the Common Pleas Courtroom. Saturday, March 16 POMEROY — A CPR and first aid call will be offered free to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Meigs Cooperative Parish Mulberry Community Center. Please call 992-5836 or 992-7400 to register. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 14, 2013. For more information please contact Lenora Leifheit RN-BC at 992-5836. POMEROY — The 105th anniversary luncheon of the Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the DAR will be held at 1 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. OSDAR Chaplin Jan Augestein will be the guest speaker. MIDDLEPORT — An evening of jazz, swing, Big Band and dance music will be presented by Matt James and the Ohio University Jazz Ensemble at the Riverbend Arts Council hall from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets which include refreshments provided by local restaurants and delis are currently on sale at King Hardware in Middleport and Clarks. Monday, March 18 LETART TWP. — The Letart Township Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. at the Letart Township building. Wednesday, March 20 MIDDLEPORT — The Victory Baptist Church Youth will present an Easter drama at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the church located at 525 North Second Street. The public is invited to attend. Thursday, March 21 POMEROY — Meigs County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the Wild Horse Cafe at noon. Speaker will be Ann Hanning, executive director of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association with a question and answer session to follow. Members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest. RUTLAND — The Rutland Youth League will have final signups from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rutland Fire Department. A meeting of officials will take place following the meeting. Friday, March 22 POMEROY — The Pomeroy High School Class of 1959 will hold their “third Friday” lunch for March, on the fourth Friday. It will be at Fox’s Pizza Den, 518 E. Main Street, Pomeroy at noon. Saturday, March 23 MIDDLEPORT — The Heath United Methodist Church in Middleport will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. RUTLAND — The fourth annual egg hunt at Old Fort Meigs Family Campground, located at 35431 New Lima Road, Rutland, will be held at 1 p.m. There will be candy, prizes and refreshments for children up to 15 years of age. The event will be held rain or shine. Saturday, March 30 SYRACUSE — A basket games fundraiser will be held for Julie Caldwell to help with medical expenses for a double lung transplant. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center. For tickets contact Bo or Rachel at (740) 4166663 or (740) 416-7440. Tickets will also be available at the door. Meigs County Local Briefs Medication assistance for cancer patients POMEROY — Medication assistance is now available for Meigs County cancer patients.There are no financial guidelines, but proof of cancer diagnosis is required. Applications are available at the Meigs Cooperative Parish (Old Pomeroy Elementary) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. For more information contact Lenora Leifheit at 992-7400 during those hours. Assistance is provided by American Electric Power through United Fund for Meigs County and administered by Faith Community Nursing, Meigs Cooperative Parrish and the Mulberry Community Center. Bag Sale Set MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Humane Society Thrift Shop in Middleport will have a $1.25 bag sale starting Wednesday and continuing through Saturday. Free Diabetic Clinic POMEROY — A diabetes education and support group will be held the last Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the therapy gym at Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center, 36759 Rocksprings Road. For more information call Frank Bibbee, Referral Manager at (740) 992-6606. ATHENS — The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM), Community Health Programs offers a free diabetes clinic on the second Tuesday of every month. Patients at the Diabetes Clinic are treated by physicians specializing in diabetes, diabetic nutritionists and diabetic nurse educators. Patients receive two follow-up visits annually with a diabetic educator and nutritionist. All services are free to those who qualify. For additional information, or to make an appointment, call (800) 844-2654 or (740) 593-2432. Easter Candy Sale RACINE — Orders for Easter candy are being taken by the Mount Moriah Church of God at Racine. The flavors are cherry nut, peanut butter, coconut, and maple nut. They can be purchased individually or by the dozen. For more information or to place an order call 949-2985 or 949-8003. Cemetery Cleanup CHESTER TWP. — Cleanup for spring will begin at cemeteries in Chester Township on March 18 by the Chester Township Trustees. Flowers or other displays which families wish to preserve must be removed prior to that time. RUTLAND TWP. — Rutland Township Trustees ask that all decorations be removed from cemeteries in Rutland Township by March 17 in preparation for spring cleanup and mowing season. Decorations should not be put back on cemeteries until after March 27. LETART TWP. — The Letart Township Trustees advise that grave blankets and other decorations on graves must be removed by March 25. SUTTON TWP. — The Sutton Township Trustees ask that all decorations be removed from cemeteries in Sutton Township by April 1 in preparation for spring cleanup and mowing season. Mowing will begin in April. Fish Fry POMEROY — Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy will hold a fish fry on Friday, March 15 and 22 from noon to 7 p.m. Carryout is available. The fish fry is sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Immunization Clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood immunization clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the office located at 112 East Memorial Drive. Flu and pneumonia shots will also be available for a fee. Art Workshop MIDDLEPORT — Bobbie Owen, Meigs Elementary art teacher, will be conducting an art workshop for beginners at the Riverbend Arts Council Building in Middleport with classes to be held on March 12 and 16, and April 2 and 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost of $25 which is due on the day of the first class. The supplies needed are a pencil and sketchbook. For more information call Bobbie at 740-274-1886 or e-mail bd321203@ohio.edu US Officials: North Korea poses serious threat WASHINGTON (AP) — An unpredictable North Korea, with its nuclear weapons and missile programs, stands as a serious threat to the United States and East Asia nations, the director of National Intelligence warned Tuesday in a sober assessment of worldwide threats. Testifying before a Senate panel, James R. Clapper delivered the U.S. intelligence community’s overview of global threats posed by terrorism, cyber attacks, weapons of mass destruction, the months-long civil war in Syria and the unsettled situation in post-Arab Spring nations. The outlook on North Korea comes as the communist regime announced that it was “completely scrapping” the 1953 armistice that ended the Korean War and has maintained peace on the peninsula for more than half a century. The Obama administration on Monday slapped new sanctions against North Korea’s primary exchange bank and several senior government officials as it expressed concern about the North’s “bellicose rhetoric.” “The Intelligence community has long assessed that, in Pyongyang’s view, its nuclear capabilities are intended for deterrence, international prestige and coercive diplomacy. We do not know Pyongyang’s nuclear doctrine or employment concepts,” Clapper told the Senate Intelligence Committee. “Although we assess with low confidence that the North would only attempt to use nuclear weapons against U.S. forces or allies to preserve the Kim regime, we do not know what would constitute, from the North’s perspective, crossing that threshold.” North Korea, led by its young leader Kim Jong Un, has defied the international community in the last three months, testing an intercontinental ballistic missile and a third nuclear bomb. Pressed on North Korea, Clapper said he was “very concerned about the actions of the new young leader.” He described the talk emanating from Pyongyang as “very belligerent.” “The rhetoric, while propaganda-laced, is an indicator of their attitude,” Clapper said. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, the general in charge of U.S. Strategic Command said he is “satisfied” that existing U.S. missile defenses can defend against a limited attack from North Korea. Air Force Gen. Robert Kehler also said he is confident the country is adequately defended from a limited attack by Iran, “although we are not in the most optimum posture to do that today.” In Syria, President Bashar Assad’s inability to quash the uprising in his country increases the possibility that he will use chemical weapons against his people, Clapper said. “We assess that an increasingly beleaguered regime, having found its escalation of violence through conventional means inadequate, might be prepared to use chemical weapons against the Syrian people,” he said. “In addition, groups or individuals in Syria could gain access to chemical weapons-related material.” Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence committee, described Syria as a “massive and still growing humanitarian disaster under way with no end in sight.” The United Nations estimates more than 70,000 people have been killed in the civil war, which started two years ago against Assad’s rule. Clapper warned about the impact of automatic, acrossthe-board budget cuts that kicked in March 1, arguing that it will degrade the ability of the intelligence community. The top U.S. intelligence chief said the budget cuts have jeopardized America’s security and safety — and will only get worse over time. He said the reductions will shave about $4 billion from intelligence budgets. He said that amounted to about 10 percent of national intelligence programs. Clapper said if the government is not careful, “we risk another damaging downward spiral.” The report said North Korea has exported ballistic missiles and associated materials to a number of countries, including Iran and Syria. It also displayed what appeared to be a roadmobile intercontinental ballistic missile and put a satellite in orbit with a launch vehicle. “These programs demonstrate North Korea’s commitment to develop long-range missile technology that could pose a direct threat to the United States, and its efforts to produce and market ballistic missiles raise broader regional and global security concerns,” the report said. Clapper testified with newly installed CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director Robert Mueller. Feinstein pointed to successes in the war on terror — 105 terrorism-related arrests in the United States in the past four year and 438 convictions since Sept. 11, 2001. In assessing Iran, the report stated flatly that Tehran is developing nuclear capabilities to enhance its security and influence and “give it the ability to develop a nuclear weapon.” But the report stopped short of saying a decision has been made. �Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 www.mydailysentinel.com Report says driver in Ohio crash had no license WARREN, Ohio (AP) — The 19-year-old woman behind the wheel of an allegedly stolen SUV when it smacked a guardrail and flipped into a pond, killing six friends, didn’t have a valid driver’s license, according to a report on the crash released Tuesday. Two teens who survived the crash told police the woman was speeding and driving recklessly before Sunday’s accident. The State Highway Patrol report said one of the teens told investigators the driver, Alexis Cayson, sped up as she rounded what’s known as “Dead Man’s Curve.” The other teen told a state trooper it felt like the SUV was going 80 mph. Cayson was among those killed along with five boys. Brian Henry, 18, said he told the woman to slow down before the five-passenger Honda Passport, crammed with eight teenagers, sped down a 35-mph road and into the water early Sunday. “I blanked out for a little bit and then the truck was upside-down in the water,” he told a trooper. “There was air in the truck but it was filling with water. I used my right elbow to break out the back window.” Henry wriggled out of the submerged vehicle with 15-year-old Asher Lewis. The pair, who suffered only minor injuries, ran to a home to call 911. In a call to 911 released Tuesday, Jacquelyn Kimble said that the two survivors were “beat up pretty bad.” “Can you send an ambulance?” she asks. “Two of my friends got into an accident around Pine Street and they just came over here. They are messed up pretty bad. Can you please send somebody quick?” Asked if it was a car accident, she replied yes. “One’s head’s bleeding, they beat up pretty bad,” she said, then stops to tell someone near her, “Just sit right there, just sit right there.” Her husband, Jeremy Kimble, told police that Henry was “covered with blood’ and that Lewis had mud all over. “They said the girl was swerving, driving crazy, lost control and flipped,” Kimble told police. Authorities have cautioned against speculation about what happened and say they’re trying to gather facts as family and friends in this struggling northeastern Ohio industrial city try to fit the pieces of the tragedy together. All eight passengers came from the close-knit black community in this small, mostly working-class city of 41,000, so the deaths punched a hole in a part of Warren where everyone seems related by blood or marriage, and the rebellious rituals of youth have played out across generations. The car was reported stolen on Monday, more than a day after the crash. It wasn’t clear if the passengers knew the car was stolen. The SUV’s owner told state troopers that his sister lives with Cayson and that she took the keys early Sunday morning while he was sleeping at their apartment. Marquis Stephenson said they went looking for Cayson when he realized his SUV was gone. “We got a hold of some family members and they said Lexi was in a bad crash,” said Stephenson, who told police she hadn’t taken his car before. Henry said the teens had been headed home that morning when he caught a ride with the group after the other boys were already in the vehicle. He said he was not sure what they had been doing earlier. Lisa Williamson said her son, Brandon Murray, and his best friend, Ramone White, both 14, each told their parents they were sleeping at the other’s house but then ended up at what the young folks call a “kick-back”: a small gathering of friends, less than a party but more grown-up than a sleepover. “They were just kids out having fun, not kids into gangs, no drugs involved,” Williamson said. “They’re just kids doing what we all did at one time.” Brandon and Ramone were close friends with another 14-year-old in the car, Andrique Bennett, known as “Butter.” He told his father, Andre Bennett Sr., that he was staying overnight at a friend’s house. “It’s something they did all the time — go to the mall, go to the movies, then stay over with their friends,” the elder Bennett said Monday at his home. Everyone described Andrique, Brandon and Ramone as typical teens. They weren’t into crime or drugs. They were lovers of music, video games and sports. Their mysterious whereabouts on the deadly night were typical, too, Brandon’s mother said. Sitting in her own living room, Williamson reminisced about her own Saturday nights growing up in Warren: “How many times did we pile into a car, having to get home before Sunday school?” But she still can’t understand: “What made them get in that car?” Authorities were awaiting the results of drug and alcohol tests on the dead teens. Investigators say excessive speed was a key factor in the crash, and that the passengers weren’t wearing seat belts. Five of the dead were trapped inside the SUV when it flipped into about five feet of water. A sixth was thrown from the vehicle and found underneath it, authorities said. In addition to the driver and Andrique, Brandon and Ramone, state patrol identified the dead as the driver, Kirklan Behner, 15; and Daylan Ray, 15. Three drowned, and autopsies on the others were incomplete, the coroner said. At a prayer service, Mayor Doug Franklin said lessons can be learned from the crash. He spoke about teaching young people to make good choices. He said he wants others to know one thing about the young people who died: “They’re not unlike any other families and young people throughout our country,” he said. “Some bad decisions were made that led to this tragic event.” Slain Chicago infant’s dad belongs to gang CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities said Tuesday that an attack in which a 6-month-old girl was fatally shot and her father was wounded was apparently gang-related, and that they are searching for the gunman and the driver of the getaway van. Jonylah Watkins was shot five times during the Monday afternoon attack in the South Side neighborhood of Woodlawn. She died Tuesday morning at Comer Children’s Hospital, police said. Her father, Jonathan Watkins, was in serious but stable condition, recovering at Northwestern Memorial Hospital from wounds to his side, buttocks and face, which was only grazed, police said. Witnesses said the attacker approached Jonathan Watkins around 1 p.m. while he was standing beside his minivan and changing his daughter’s diaper. She was on the front seat. Her family said Jonylah was shot in the thigh, shoulder, lung, liver and bowels. Jonathan Watkins belongs to a gang and has a long criminal history, and Monday’s attack appears to have been gang-related, McCarthy said at a Tuesday news conference. He said police weren’t sure yet whether Watkins will decide to cooperate in the investigation. “No child, certainly not an infant, should be a victim of gang violence,” McCarthy said. Colorado judge enters not guilty plea for Holmes CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The judge in the deadly Colorado movie theater shooting case entered a not guilty plea on behalf of James Holmes on Tuesday after the former graduate student’s defense team said he was not ready to enter one. If Holmes is convicted, he could be executed or spend the rest of his life in prison. Judge William Sylvester said Holmes, 25, can change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity later, if he chooses. Such a change could be the only way Holmes could avoid life in prison or execution. Prosecutors, for their part, have not said yet whether they will pursue the death penalty, announcing Tuesday that they will make their decision known on April 1. As he has done in past hearings, Holmes sat silently through Tuesday’s proceedings. He wore a red jail jumpsuit and sported a thick, bushy beard and unkempt dark brown hair. When he walked into the courtroom, he looked at his parents, James and Arlene Holmes. They sat silently at the front of the room and left without comment after the hearing. Holmes is charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 20 attack at a suburban Denver movie theater that killed 12 people and injured 70. In the nearly eight months since Holmes first shuffled into court with vacant eyes and reddish-orange hair, neither he nor his lawyers have said much about how he would plead. Holmes’ lawyers repeatedly raised questions about his mental health, including a recent revelation that he was held in a psychiatric ward for several days last fall, often in restraints, because he was considered a danger to himself. That raised the possibility that they could end up entering a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity at the hearing Tuesday. Holmes’ lawyers, however, said they were not ready to enter a plea. The plea carries risk, however. Prosecutors would gain access to Holmes’ mental health records, which could help their case if the evidence of insanity is weak. If Holmes does plead insanity, the proceedings would be prolonged further while he is evaluated by state mental health officials. With the judge entering the plea, prosecutors would not have access to Holmes’ health records. During the hearing, defense attorney Daniel King said he could not advise Holmes on what plea to enter. He said the defense wasn’t ready despite previous delays — prompting prosecutors to object. Sylvester asked King when Holmes might be ready to enter a plea. “We could be ready by May 1. It may be June 1,” King said. “So how am I supposed to make an informed decision?” Sylvester said before entering the not guilty plea. He said they defense can always petition to change the pleat to not guilty by reason of insanity. At one point, in saying they weren’t ready to enter a plea, King said, “we have ongoing work scheduled. We’re doing the best that we can.” But he said he couldn’t reveal what the work was or say when it would be finished. If a jury agrees he was insane, Holmes would be committed indefinitely to a state mental hospital. There would be a remote and unlikely chance he could be freed one day if doctors find his sanity has been restored. Prosecutors laid out a case that Holmes methodically planned the shooting for months, amassing an arsenal and elaborately booby-trapping his apartment to kill anyone who tried to enter. On the night of the attack, they say, he donned a police-style helmet, gas mask and body armor, tossed a gas canister into the seats and then opened fire. Holmes is charged with 166 counts, mostly murder and attempted murder, in the assault on moviegoers at a midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora. The judge set Aug. 5 for the start of the trial. Prosecutors and defense attorneys declined comment. Authorities found surveillance video of the blue van in which they believe the attacker fled. They believe a driver waited in the van during the shooting. McCarthy said police flooded the neighborhood Monday night to prevent a retaliatory attack over the infant girl’s shooting. “He was obviously targeted,” McCarthy said of Jonathan Watkins. Police were trying to determine whether a reported Facebook post threatening Watkins actually exists, McCarthy said. It wasn’t the family’s first brush with Chicago’s gun violence. The girl’s mother, Judy Watkins, was shot in the knee while she was pregnant with Jonylah, according to the woman’s mother, Mary Young. “There’s too much shooting over there,” Young told reporters Monday. Speaking of her granddaughter, she added, “She’s nothing but 6 months old. How could anybody — what kind of heart?” Chicago has seen a rise in gun violence — much of it gang-related — and registered at least 500 homicides last year for the first time since 2008. In 2011, there were 435 homicides. McCarthy had told reporters Monday that homicides were down 26 percent this year, compared with the same period a year earlier. On Tuesday, he said: “It’s hard to see the progress.” Prosecutors limited in Ohio septic tank body case LOGAN, Ohio (AP) — Prosecutors won’t be allowed to make oral arguments in the appeal of an Ohio man convicted of murdering his estranged wife, who was found strangled in a septic tank. An Ohio appeals court magistrate made the ruling after the prosecution missed a court deadline for filing a brief in the appeal of William Inman II. Inman was convicted of aggravated murder and other charges last year in Hocking County and sentenced to life in prison without parole in 25-year-old Summer Inman’s slaying. He’s seeking a new trial. His father and mother also were convicted in the slaying. The Logan Daily News reports Hocking County’s prosecutor attributed the missed deadline to an Ohio Attorney General’s Office scheduling issue. But she says she is confident the written argument will be sufficient. GOP budget takes aim again at Obamacare, Medicaid WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans unveiled their latest budget outline on Tuesday, sticking to their plans to try to repeal so-called Obamacare, cut domestic programs ranging from Medicaid to college grants and require future Medicare patients to bear more of the program’s cost. The GOP plan came as President Barack Obama traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with Senate Democrats on the budget and a broad range of other proposals that are part of his second-term agenda. The president has launched a new outreach to rank-andfile Republicans, and his Hill visit is one of several planned with lawmakers of both parties this week. The fiscal blueprint released Tuesday by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., will be dead on arrival with the White House and Democrats controlling the Senate. But the point is to prove it’s possible to balance the budget within 10 years by simply cutting spending and avoiding further tax hikes. The latest Ryan plan generally resembles prior ones, relying on higher tax revenues enacted in January and improved Medicare cost estimates — along with somewhat sharper spending cuts — to promise balance. Senate Democrats plan to offer a counterproposal on Wednesday with higher spending on domestic programs and additional tax hikes on top of the higher rates imposed on topbracket earners in January. That plan will, in turn, arrive as a dead letter in the GOP-controlled House. Aides familiar with the Senate Democratic plan said it would curb deficits by $1.85 trillion over the coming decade, with $975 billion coming from new revenues and $975 billion coming from new spending cuts. The aides required anonymity because the budget is not public but said the plan would generate $275 billion in health care savings not made through cutting benefits. At issue on Tuesday and beyond is the arcane and partisan congressional budget process, one that is unlikely to illustrate a path forward in a gridlocked Washington. At stake are so-called budget resolutions, which are nonbinding measures that have the potential to stake out pa- rameters for follow-up legislation cutting spending and rewriting the complex U.S. tax code. But this year’s dueling GOP and Democratic budget proposals are more about defining political differences — as if last year’s elections didn’t do enough of that — than charting a path forward toward a solution. Congressional budgets often simply state party positions, and invariably are partisan endeavors. Ryan, who became a national GOP figure as the losing vice presidential nominee last year, has for now settled back into his wonkish role as Budget Committee chairman and chief tutor for dozens of relatively junior Republicans. He’s also armed with a full battery of budget bromides. “You cannot continue to kick the can down the road,” Ryan said Tuesday. “You cannot continue to spend money we just don’t have.” LAND SURVEYING SEPTIC DESIGN LAND DEVELOPMENT ROADWAY DESIGN IS YOUR HOUSE OR COMMERCIAL BUILDING REALLY IN THE FLOODPLAIN? FEMA ELEVATION CERTIFICATES AND LETTER OF MAP AMEMDMENTS. GREAT PRICE / QUICK RESPONSE TIME CALL US TODAY @ 740-589-5001 www.buckleygroupllc.com 60399286 �The Daily Sentinel Opinion Page 4 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Hot chicks: At 60, Peeps Fracking health study more popular than ever Michael Rubinkam The Associated Press BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It’s Easter morning. A boy rouses his younger brother, and they run to the living room to find their baskets filled with — what else? — Peeps. “Peeps are THE candy of Easter,” the excited boy tells his wide-eyed sibling, who pops a yellow marshmallow chick in his mouth. “You can eat ‘em, smash ‘em, microwave ‘em, deep fry ‘em, roast ‘em on a stick,” the boy explains. That’s not all. You can make “historically accurate Peeps dioramas … Peeps pop art … You can make a Peeps topiary.” On he goes, all day and night. “Peeps jousting … hide-and-go Peeps … Peepshi … that’s sushi made out of Peeps.” As the storied candy brand celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, Peeps’ first TV ad in a decade captures an essential truth about the spongy confection made of sugar, corn syrup and gelatin: Love them or hate them, people do all sorts of things with Peeps, only some of which involve giving them to kids at Easter or eating them straight from the box. And they’re not shy about sharing. “Everyone seems to have a Peeps story,” says Ross Born, third-generation operator of Just Born Inc., which hatches 5 million Peeps a day at its plant 60 miles north of Philadelphia (http://apne.ws/12A8iCH ). “And they are free and willing to talk about how they eat their Peeps, how they cure them, how they store them, how they decorate with them. And these are adults!” Just Born calls it the “Peepsonality” of consumers who buy Peeps not only to eat, but also to play around with. “If you had asked me about this 25 years ago, I would’ve been rather bewildered about the whole thing,” Born confesses. “We were candy makers.” Not that he’s complaining. Just Born had its best year financially in 2012. His grandfather, Russian immigrant Sam Born, started the candy company out of a Brooklyn storefront 90 years ago. Born advertised the freshness of his product with a sign that said “Just Born.” The name stuck. The burgeoning business moved to Bethlehem and acquired the Peeps brand with its 1953 purchase of Rodda Candy Co. of Lancaster. Best known for its jelly beans, Rodda had also introduced a small line of marshmallow chicks and bunnies, employing dozens of women who hand-squeezed them out of pastry bags. “It was really very difficult, and these women were strong,” said David Shaffer, Sam Born’s nephew and co-CEO along with Ross Born. Ross’s father, Bob Born — a physicist and engineer by training — automated the process in the mid1950s, and a version of the machine he invented is still in use today, extruding millions of those familiar shapes on peak-Peep production days. The company, whose other brands are Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike, and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, has never suffered an unprofitable year. But its growth has always been relatively slow, steady and controlled, and a few years ago, Born and Shaffer decided they wanted to accelerate it. The longtime partners brought in a new management team, spent heavily on marketing and broke back into the chocolate business, introducing chocolate-dipped Peeps as well as Peepsters, small chocolate candies filled with marshmallow-flavored cream. (New for this year is a yellow chick nestled in a hollow chocolate egg.) They also focused on holiday seasons other than Easter, particularly Christmas. 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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We think a big reason for that is candy’s place in our hearts and minds,” says Susan Whiteside of the National Confectioners Association, a trade group. Long associated with Easter, Peeps have penetrated the pop-culture consciousness in a way that other candy brands have not. Aficionados send chicks into battle in a microwave “sport” known as Peeps jousting. They enter Peeps art contests, dozens of which are held around the country this time of year. They innovate recipes like “Peepza,” a desert pizza. They write cheeky blog entries with titles like “101 Fun Ways to Torture a Peep.” Hoping to capitalize, Just Born recently opened three Peeps & Company retail stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Minnesota. While the company churns out more than 1 billion Peeps this Easter season — a record — it sees the 60th anniversary as another marketing opportunity and a chance to connect with its fans. In addition to the TV ad campaign, it’s ramping up social media promoting a Facebook survey that asks knowing questions like this one: Do you like your Peeps fresh, frozen, or “aged to perfection”? results likely years off Mary Esch The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — A health study cited by leading environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as pivotal in helping persuade Gov. Andrew Cuomo to hold off on plans for limited gas drilling is likely years away from conclusions about whether the technology involved is safe, according to the project’s leaders. With New York entering the fifth year of review of the process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, growing calls to wait for the Geisinger Health System study to be finished could push a final decision back several more years, frustrating landowners and the industry that had hoped to begin tapping the gas reserve that lies below parts of the state. Preliminary results could be released within a year. “We don’t really believe that there is a fast answer here, if you’re looking at the issue of health impacts,” Andy Deubler, an executive vice president at Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, said in an interview. “You’ve got to have all the data before you can come to a conclusion.” The study, still in early planning stages with only a fraction of its necessary funding, is but one piece of a larger body of independent research just getting under way and seeking funding. Geisinger, based in Danville, Pa., serves 2.6 million patients and operates hospitals, clinics and an insurance program in 44 Pennsylvania counties, where fracking is being done. That gives it vast troves of health care data concerning everything from cancer to car accidents to asthma attacks. The company says research has been “fundamental” to its mission since it was founded in 1915 but also says it’s never done a study like this. Alan Leshner, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, wrote in an email that it’s “extremely rare” for any single scientific or health study to resolve a difficult question. Complex issues typically require a series of incremental studies that either build on or test the suggestions from previous work, he said. Leaders of an anti-fracking coalition in New York state have said Cuomo should wait for results of the Geisinger study and also call for a far more extensive, New York-specific review of potential health, community and socioeconomics effects. Such a study would involve public hearings and comment periods. Critics worry about the environmental and health effects from fracking, which involves injecting water, sand and chemicals into underground rock to free vast reserves of gas. There have been cases of water and air pollution, as well as concerns about the waste generated by drilling. Some regulators and the industry say 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. with proper regulations, gas can safely be extracted from the shale, and the Obama administration supports the practice. A month ago, a proposal to drill and closely monitor a limited number of wells in the set of southern New York counties known as the Southern Tier gained momentum within the Cuomo administration, although Cuomo hadn’t made a decision, according to two people who were familiar with his thinking. Kennedy, Cuomo’s former brother-inlaw, told The Associated Press that he talked to Cuomo around the same time about the Geisinger report, which Kennedy thinks will be “pivotal.” Soon after Cuomo spoke with Kennedy and others, the momentum to approve limited drilling died. Cuomo’s health commissioner, Dr. Nirav Shah, mentioned the Geisinger study among three health reviews that could influence Cuomo’s decision. The others are an Environmental Protection Agency study, due for completion in 2014, of potential effects of fracking on drinking water, and a study recently announced by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania in collaboration with scientists from Columbia, Johns Hopkins and the University of North Carolina. Dr. Aaron Bernstein, associate director of Harvard’s Center for Health and the Global Environment, said researchers there hope to hear this month about funding for a comprehensive study on the health impacts of fracking that was proposed last year. The state Department of Environmental Conservation’s 5-year-old environmental impact study and new regulations are on hold, pending Shah’s recommendation. This week, the Assembly called for a two-year moratorium on a decision to await the Geisinger and other studies. The Independent Democratic Conference, which shares control of the Senate, also called for a delay until the Geisinger and two lesser studies are completed. Geisinger executives envision the fracking health study as a 20-year project divided into five-year phases, with the first phase requiring upward of $25 million in funding. So far, the project has received $1 million from Sunbury, Pa.-based Degenstein Foundation, which is not seen as having an ideological bent. Deubler said much of the first five years will be spent building a data-collection system, although there likely will be some pilot studies at the same time that look for actual health effects. Geisinger is also partnering with Guthrie Health on the study. Guthrie provides health care in the Southern Tier and northern Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania public health officials are also sharing data. The Daily Sentinel Ohio Valley Newspapers 111 Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio Phone (740) 992-2156 Fax (740) 992-2157 www.mydailysentinel.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher 740-446-3242, ext. 15 slopez@civitasmedia.com Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 www.mydailysentinel.com Obituaries Robert ‘Sam’ Knapp Robert “Sam” Knapp, of Rutland, Ohio, passed away on Thursday March 7, 2013, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born on November 30, 1956, in West Columbia, West Virginia, to the late Don and Edna (Jeffers) Knapp. He was a carpenter for most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; a brother, Walter (Julie) Knapp, of Rutland; sisters, Peggy (Joe) Russell, of Mason, W.Va., and Brenda (Gary) Short, of New Haven, W.Va.; daughter, Angelica Knapp, of Chester, Ohio; stepsons, Tom Wilson, of Pomeroy, and Harley McDonald, of Rutland; a special aunt, Donna Jean Jeffers, of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Haley, Wyatt and Jonathon Wilson, of Pomeroy, Tasha Knapp of Chester, Harley “Scooter” McDonald, Jr., Rhiannia McDonald and Mathew Eblin, Jr., of Chester; several great grandchildren; special family and friends; favorite niece, Ashley Zielinski, of Pomeroy, Jennifer Zielinski of Nelsonville; several other nieces and nephews, Samantha Cochran of Pomeroy, and Scott and Chuck Oliver. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sons and his sister, Joey. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Restoration Fellowship Church in Pomeroy with a meal to follow. An online registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Velma R. Nicinsky Velma R. Nicinsky, 75, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2013. She was born on November 3, 1937, in Graneda, Mississippi, daughter of the late Jessie Lee Rodgers and Lela Mae Rodgers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marianna, Florida. Mrs. Nicinsky is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, John Nicinsky, Jr. of Bidwell; daughter, Pam (Donald) Vaughan of Pomeroy, Ohio; grandchildren, Donald Death Notice Bryson Former Meigs County resident Clifford Hobart Bryson, 91, of Pittsburgh, Pa. died Sunday, March 10, 2013, following a long illness. The family is receiving visitors today (Wednesday) at the O’Brien’s Funeral Home in Pittsburgh from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial to follow. Media watching for results of papal conclave NEW YORK (AP) — White smoke or black smoke? Maybe it’s easier just to wait for a text message that a new pope has been elected. A Catholic organization has set up a website, www. popealarm.com, that lets people register to receive a text or email notification when a pope has been selected. While the process of selecting a new pope is as old as the ages, there are enough changes to the media to make the last papal conclave — in 2005 — seem like ancient history. The text service was set up by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, or FOCUS, and had proven so popular with more than 40,000 respondents that the popealarm website said Tuesday it could no longer guarantee new registrants would get a text message. People could still sign up for emails. “When the smoke goes up, you’ll know what’s going down” is the website’s motto. FOCUS paid nearly $10,000 to set up the free service, figuring it was good publicity. Now the group’s leaders are sifting through co-sponsorship offers from other organizations impressed with the amount of online traffic it has generated and hoping for their own exposure, said Jeremy Rivera, spokesman for the Christian campus ministry. Another new website, www.adoptacardinal.org, assigns interested people one of the voting cardinals at random to pray for him as he deliberates on a new pope. Nearly 500,000 people had signed up by Tuesday morning. American television network stars are in place in Vatican City for the start of the conclave Tuesday. All will wait for the traditional signal that a new pope has been selected: white smoke from the burned ballots of cardinals wafting from a Sistine Chapel chimney. Two of the three U.S. evening news programs broadcast from Rome on Monday in anticipation of the conclave: ABC’s “World News” with Diane Sawyer and the “CBS Evening News” with Scott Pelley. Brian Williams of NBC’s top-rated “Nightly News” did not make the trip. In 2005, none of the top network anchors went to Rome for the conclave. Some network planners are reluctant to move broadcasts to Rome for the conclave because it’s an open-ended event; no one knows how long it will last. It’s different for the installation of a new pope, a defined event that can be scheduled around. Lester Holt is the leading newscaster on hand for NBC News, the network said Monday. Besides Pelley, CBS has sent its morning-show team of Charlie Rose and Norah O’Donnell to Rome. The other network morning shows will have anchors on scene for special reports — Holt for NBC’s “Today” show and Josh Elliott for “Good Morning America” on ABC. Shepard Smith, who is Fox News Channel’s top news anchor, is that network’s top person on the scene. CNN has sent Anderson Cooper and Chris Cuomo, who will trade off coverage during the day and evening. Chris Jansing is the anchor leading MSNBC’s coverage. NBC and ABC interrupted daytime programming on Tuesday to show cardinals praying at the beginning of the conclave. The BBC sent in 50 people, including three Londonbased anchors. “It’s huge, big resources are being devoted to this,” said veteran Rome correspondent David Willey. He said the operation is bigger than for the 2005 conclave that elected Benedict. (Brooke) Vaughan, Jr., Ashlee (Clay) Enslen, Cassie (Kevin) Yoder, Joshua Nicinsky, and Johnny Nicinsky; great-grandchildren, Trey and Ella Vaughan, Eva and Mya Enslen, Gwyneth and Jessie Yoder; sister, Emma (Billy) Hughes of Marianna, Florida; brother, Charles (Tricia) Rodgers of Bainbridge, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Mildred Maynard of Chapmanville, West Virginia, and Sylvia (Clifford) Donahue of Cumberland Lake, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Craig Nicinsky. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor David Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow at Meigs Memory Gardens. Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Elizabeth Belle O’Connor Elizabeth Belle O’Connor, 74, of Reedsville, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at her residence. She was born January 15, 1939, in Antiquity, Ohio, daughter of the late Eugene Martin and Lillie Grady Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Edward Paul O’Connor III; three daughters, Mary Sue Nelson, Tammy Congo, and Teresa Pickerton; two sons, Tony Barringer and Darryl Barringer; two brothers, George Johnson and Paul (Nedra) Johnson; a sister, Mary O’Connor; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd F. Barringer, Jr.; an infant grandson, Joseph William Bauman; a daughter, Sheri Bauman; and a brother, John Martin. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio Burial will be in the Weatherby Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. You can sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfuneralhome.com. Leila (Lee) Earline Flowers Young Leila (Lee) Earline Flowers Young of New Haven, W.Va. passed away March 11, 2013. Born February 22, 1927, to Lloyd Lesler and Leila Williams Flowers, she was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Mason, W.Va.; Meigs County Senior Citizens; Meigs Council on Aging and Nutrition; American Legion Auxiliary, Middleport, Ohio; member of Big Bend Sam’s; and Nurse for W.Va. Good Sam’s Club. Leila is survived by her husband of 65 years, Donald A. Young, Sr. They have five children, Donald A. (Randi) Young, Jr., Redondo Beach, Calif., Linda A. and (Dr. Terry) Elliott, Bluffton, SC, Rev. Ronald L. (Jeri) Young, Westlake, Ohio, Susan G. (William) Chapman, Charleston, W.Va. and Thomas L. (Stella) Young, Scott Depot, W.Va.; grandchildren, Leslie Canterbury, Becca Elliott, Ashley McKinney, Brent Young, Chad Young, Keri Hahn, Jesse Young, Danae Young, Jamie Young and Blake Young; four great-grandchildren, Josh, Bridget and Shannon Canterbury, and Jairus Hahn; brothers and sisters, Luther L. Flowers, Mobile, Ala., Jeff L. Flowers, Slaughters Beach, Delaware, Robert L. Flowers, Bay Minette, Ala., David R. Flowers, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Gladys M. Booker, Sacramento, Calif. and Anne L. Smith, Selma, Ala. In honor of her request, Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro, W.Va. is handling the cremation, and there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Faith Baptist Church, Youth Group, 304 N 2nd Street, Mason, W.Va. 25260, , or your favorite charity. You may express on-line condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com. Ex-mine boss now in minimum-security prison MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A former superintendent at the West Virginia coal mine where 29 men died in 2010 is now behind bars at a minimum-security federal prison in Morgantown, U.S. Bureau of Prison records showed Tuesday. Gary May was sentenced in January to 21 months in prison on a conspiracy charge for his actions at the former Massey Energy Co.’s Upper Big Branch Mine. May, 44, of Bloomingrose pleaded guilty last year to charges that he defrauded the federal government with actions that included disabling a methane gas monitor and falsifying records. May has cooperated with prosecutors in their continuing criminal investigation of the worst U.S. coal mining disaster in 40 year and testified at the sentencing of former Massey security chief Hughie Stover. Stover was sent to prison for three years for lying to investigators and ordering a subordinate to destroy documents. It was one of the stiffest punishments ever handed down in a mine safety case, and he’s serving his time at a minimum-security prison near Ashland, Ky. May had asked U.S. District Judge Irene Berger to sentence him to home confinement or a federal facility closer to his home. Morgantown is about a three-hour drive. Still awaiting sentencing is David Hughart, head of another Massey subsidiary. He also pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges, testifying last month about a widespread corporate practice of warning coal miners about surprise federal inspections between 2000 and 2010. Hughart, former president of White Buck Coal Co., said the policy was set by the former chief executive. At the time, that was Don Blankenship. His attorney denies Blankenship did anything wrong. Hughart faces up to six years in prison when sentenced June 25. Senate panel OKs gun background check bill WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Senate Judiciary Committee approved a Democratic bill Tuesday expanding required federal background checks to nearly all gun purchases, giving President Barack Obama an early victory on curbing gun violence in a fight that still faces difficult odds. The vote was 10-8, with all Democrats supporting the measure and every Republican opposing it. As expected, the panel delayed voting on a plan by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, DCalif., to ban assault weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines. The committee was expected to approve that measure Thursday. Feinstein was chairing a separate intelligence hearing. The background check measure would expand the requirement to firearms sales between private individuals, such as those that occur at gun shows. Currently, the checks are required only for sales by federally licensed firearms dealers. “This isn’t going to be a perfect bill. But it will sure reduce crimes,” said Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., the bill’s sponsor. Schumer said he hopes he can strike a compromise on the measure with Republicans, which would enhance its chances of passing in the full Senate. The chamber is expected to consider gun legislation next month, and GOP lawmakers have shown little enthusiasm for expanding the requirement to private firearms transactions. Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, top Republican on the Judiciary panel, said he believes the measure will ultimately lead to a federal registry of gun owners — which is illegal. He also said that requiring additional law-abiding citizens to face background checks would have limited impact on public safety. “Mass shootings would continue to occur despite universal background checks,” Grassley said. “Criminals will continue to steal guns.” The committee also approved a measure by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., providing $40 million a year for school safety programs. The vote was 14-4, with four Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the bill The background check system is designed to prevent criminals, people with severe mental problems and others from getting guns. Tuesday’s meeting came five days after the panel approved Congress’ first gun control measure since December’s horrific shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school that left 26 students and educators dead. The initial bill, brought forward by the Judiciary Committee’s chairman, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and others, establishes long prison terms for il- legal gun traffickers and straw purchasers, people who buy a firearm for criminals or others forbidden to buy one. Schumer’s background check bill would exempt only a narrow range of transactions from the checks, such as transactions between immediate family members or weapons loaned temporarily during sporting events. It would also renew the requirement that states and federal agencies report records on felons, people with major mental health problems, drug abusers and others to the federal background check system — something that many states and agencies do poorly. Schumer had hoped to win GOP support for his measure, and he spent weeks bargaining with conservative Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., who carries an A rating from the National Rifle Association. Those talks foundered. Coburn’s backing could have helped Schumer win support from other Republicans and moderate Democrats from states with large numbers of GOP voters — potentially crucial because the background check measure is likely to need 60 votes in the 100-member Senate. There are 55 Democrats, including two independents who usually side with them. To pressure lawmakers, a dozen clergy members from Newtown collected 4,000 signatures of religious leaders from around the country on a letter asking them to support expanded background checks, an assault weapons ban and other restrictions. The letter was published Monday as an ad in the Des Moines (Iowa) Register and was addressed to Grassley. The group planned to run the ad elsewhere as well. The letter said that after gun violence in Newtown and other places, “To refuse to take the steps we know would reduce harm is a violation of religious values so severe that we are compelled to speak out.” The NRA, which opposes the background check expansion, is encouraging its members to contact Congress, association spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said. Leaders of the GOP-run House have said they will wait to act until the Senate passes legislation. Democrats say background checks help keep criminals and others from getting weapons, and say keeping records of private sales is the only way to ensure that those checks are actually conducted. Currently, the government must destroy records of checks it conducts within a day, but gun dealers must maintain paper records of the transactions for 20 years. fund of $7,249, leak insurance fund of $10,000 and water cap improvement fund $358,000. and agency funds from mayor’s court $88,537, for the total. Douglas Dixon met with Council to again discuss the percent of the water rate increase which went into effect recently. He contends that it is higher than the three percent the village reports. The mayor reported on the trip he made to Washington, D. C. recently as the guest of Rep. Bill Johnson (R). He said that 10 mayors from Johnson’s District were there and noted that a staff representative will be in town next week to discuss a river port since more freight will be coming up the river and more ports are needed. The mayor said that Middleport has been identified as a “green site” by the Ohio Department of Transportation and has other assets which fit into the port equation. It was announced that the Department of Jobs and Family Services will be hiring summer youth workers who will be available to do work like cleaning up debris and mowing at no cost in the village. Attending were Council members, Roger Manley, Emerson Heighton, Penny Burge, Craig Wehrung, Sandy Brown, and Rae Moore. Ordinance From Page 1 include the general fund of $37,334; special revenue funds of street, $156,187, fire truck fund of $60,272, tree planting fund of $1,782, disaster relief fund, $2,943, fire equipment fund of $17,700, refuse fund of $275,505, Mayor’s computer fund of $12,000 and FEMA wind storm fund of $6,000. Permanent funds of cemetery endowment fund, $3,578; enterprise funds of water operating, $472,6709, recreation fund $2,515, meter deposit funds of $20,000m sewer improvement fund, $218,000, sewer operating fund of $571,825, cemetery �The Daily Sentinel Sports WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 mdssports@civitasmedia.com K-State favored as Big 12 tourney opens KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State and Kansas tied for the regular-season Big 12 title. That doesn’t mean they feel very good about themselves entering the league tournament. The Wildcats lost a road game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, while the Jayhawks were routed by Baylor a few hours later in a game that would have given them the outright title. Consider it proof that the Big 12 tournament, which starts Wednesday night at Sprint Center, promises to be among the most intriguing and unpredictable in conference history. “I’ve never seen the league better, with more teams that can win your league tournament, than we have now,” said the Jayhawks’ Bill Self, whose team has won five of the last seven editions. “Not very often you go in and say, ‘Well, I think that team can positively win three games in a row,’” Self said, “and there are six teams that can win three games in a row.” Maybe more. Maybe even some that can win four in a row. Seventh-seeded Texas, which is 0-6 in Big 12 tournament title games, faces league newcomer TCU on the opening night. The Longhorns have won three of their last four after a disastrous start to the season, their im- proved play coinciding with the return of star guard Myck Kabongo. “I think this tournament may be the most competitive we’ve ever had, because there’s a lot of team that go into it thinking, ‘We have to do some work,’” Texas coach Rick Barnes said. “We know what’s there. We need to win, it’s plain and simple, and not just one game. For us to do what we set out the year to do, we have to win the tournament.” That’s the same situation that Texas Tech and league newcomer West Virginia are in as they prepare to play the other Wednesday night game. The winner advances to play topseeded Kansas, while the TexasTCU winner gets No. 2 seed Kansas State in the quarterfinals on Thursday. See TOURNEY ‌| 10 Alex Hawley | file photo Eastern senior Max Carnahan (right) drives past Southern sophomore Tristen Wolfe (left) during the Eagles 54-51 victory on December 14th 2012 in Tuppers Plains. OVP area lands nine on District 13 boys teams Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com Meigs and Gallia counties landed a total of nine boys on the District 13 Basketball Coaches Association teams for the 2012-13 campaign, as was voted on by the coaches within the area. Of the six schools within the Ohio Valley Publishing area, only River Valley failed to land a player on the list. Eastern led the way with three selections, followed by Southern and South Gallia with two apiece. Gallia Academy and Meigs also landed one choice each, and none of the nine selections won any special awards within their specific division. Senior Max Carnahan was a first-team selection for the Eagles in Division IV, while classmate Kirk Pullins was a second-team choice. Junior Chase Cook was the final EHS honoree after being chosen to the special mention squad. Sophomore Brayden Greer was a first-team choice for the Rebels in D-4 and was joined by senior teammate Kody Lambert, a special mention selection. Sophomore Tristen Wolfe was a first-team honoree for the Tornadoes in D-4 and was joined by senior teammate Adam Pape, a special mention choice. Senior Justin Bailey was a second-team choice for the Blue Devils in D-2, while senior Cody Stewart was a special mention choice in Division III. District 13 encompasses all the teams located in Lawrence, Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Washington, Athens, Hocking and Vinton counties. District 13 Basketball Coaches Association Boys Teams Division I-II FIRST TEAM: Evan French, Warren; Jordan Kidd, Vinton County; Joe Burrow, Athens; Evan Maddox, Fairland; Reece Patton, Warren; Tristan Myers, Logan. SECOND TEAM: Ibi Watson, Athens; Justin Bailey, Gallia Academy; Michael Hall, Warren; L.B. Remy, Vinton County; Cody Midkiff, Fairland. SPECIAL MENTION: Tyler Neal, Jackson; Corey Alex Hawley | file photos Hill, Marietta; Anthony McEastern junior Jordan Parker (12) shoots form the lane during the Lady Eagles 57-56 regional final victory over NewNeal, Logan; Bryce Owings, ark Catholic on Saturday at Pickerington High School North. Vinton County; Kyle Raines, Fairland; Braden Riley, Marietta; Zacciah Saltzman, Athens; Adam McKnight, Marietta. Coach of the Year: Blane Maddox, Warren. Bryan Walters Co-Players of the Year: bwalters@civitasmedia.com Evan French (Warren) and Jordan Kidd (Vinton CounMeigs and Gallia counties ty). landed a total of 13 girls on the Division III District 13 Basketball Coaches FIRST TEAM: Zac CartAssociation teams for the 2012er, Ironton; Trey Fletcher, 13 campaign, as voted on by the Ironton; Javon Thompson, coaches within the area. Chesapeake; Luke HamOf the six schools within the mond, Oak Hill; Connor Ohio Valley Publishing area, Markins, Coal Grove; Branonly Meigs failed to land a player don Barnes, South Point. on the list. Eastern led the way SECOND TEAM: Max with four selections, followed by Carney, Federal Hocking; Southern and Gallia Academy Braden Jones, Alexander; Drew Haislop, Oak Hill; with three apiece. South Gallia Dakota Hoffman, Belpre; had two choices and River Valley Trevor White, Ironton; Alex also landed one selection. Bare, Coal Grove. Eastern’s Jenna Burdette shared SPECIAL MENTION: Japlayer of the year honors with Wacob Blake, Nelsonville-York; terford senior Brooke Drayer for Justus Ousley, Wellston; a second straight season in DiviShawn Parsons, Federal sion IV, as the junior was a firstHocking; Toriano Smith, team selection. Classmate Jordan Wellston, Dakota Brown, Parker was also a first-team choice Wellston; Emmit Reed, Nelfor EHS in D-4, while junior Erin sonville-York; Nick TherriSwatzel and senior Savannah ault, Belpre; Austin Collins, Hawley were respectively chosen Rock Hill; Cody Stewart, to the second-team and special Meigs; Brandon Adkins, mention squads. South Point. South Gallia — a D-4 district Coach of the Year: Mark finalist — landed two players on LaFon, Ironton. South Gallia senior Ellie Bostic shoots over Southern senior Kyrie Swann the squad, as seniors Ellie Bos- during the Lady Rebels 53-23 victory on January 31st in Mercerville. Player of the Year: Zac tic and Meghan Caldwell were Carter, Ironton. respectively chosen to the firstDivision IV FIRST TEAM: Erica Dawson, Curfman were also named to the FIRST TEAM: Justin team and second-team lists. Mahlmeister, Ironton St. JoMarietta; Madison Ridout, JackSouthern also had three selec- special mention list in D-2. seph; Max Carnahan, EastSenior Cady Gilmore was the son; Dominique Doseck, Athens; tions on the D-4 team, as junior ern; Tyler Rowe, Symmes Celestia Hendrix was a second- lone River Valley choice after be- Jordanna Rauch, Warren; Lydia Valley; Brayden Greer, South team choice while both junior ing named to the second-team in Poe, Jackson; Emma Ryan, WarGallia; Tristen Wolfe, Southren. Jordan Huddleston and fresh- Division III. ern; Elijah Rader, Miller. SECOND TEAM: Caitlyn District 13 encompasses all man Jansen Wolfe were each SECOND TEAM: Austin named to the special mention the teams located in Lawrence, Owings, Vinton County; Brett Shriver, Waterford; Austin Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Wash- Justice, South Point; Ashley Frasquad. Baldwin, Symmes Valley; Gallia Academy had three ington, Athens, Hocking and sure, Logan; Kaitlyn Cozzens, Kirk Pullins, Eastern; Eli Marietta; Kendra Barnes, Gallia players selected to the Division Vinton counties. Lewis, Ironton St. Joe; Trey Academy. II squad, with sophomore KenScott, Ironton St. Joe. SPECIAL MENTION: Emily District 13 Basketball Coachdra Barnes leading the way as SPECIAL MENTION: Zinn, Vinton County; Mackenzie es Association Girls Teams a second-team choice. SophoSkylar Hook, Miller; Chase See TEAMS ‌| 10 Division I-II mores Chelsy Slone and Micah Cook, Eastern; Jake Kish, Trimble; Kody Lambert, South Gallia; D.J. Miller, Symmes Valley; Brian Moore, Waterford; Adam Pape, Southern. Coach of the Year: Donnie Saunders, Symmes Valley. said, “difficult decisions often have out, to San Francisco for a sixthPlayer of the Year: Justin Barry Wilner The Associated Press to be made and so we are moving round draft pick. Mahlmeister, Ironton St. forward. Our focus remains on addEarlier, Tony Gonzalez changed Joe. Ryan Fitzpatrick is out at Buf- ing another quarterback to our roster his mind and decided to return to the falo and Paul Kruger is in with the and we will continue to explore every Falcons. Browns in the first major moves as option available to us.” The NFL’s career leader among NFL free agency began Tuesday. Kruger helped the Ravens win the tight ends with 1,242 receptions The Bills’ starting quarterback was Super Bowl, leading the team with and 103 touchdowns said he was 95 cut 1½ years after getting a six-year, nine sacks. The outside linebacker percent certain he would retire after OHSAA Championship $59 million contract extension. Fitz- added 2½ in the postseason. 2012, but the other 5 percent won patrick struggled after signing the But he was too expensive for Bal- out. Final, 5:15 new deal, and the Bills went 6-10 in timore to keep and Kruger moves Baseball Hours before free agency began 2011 and in 2012. north in the AFC North to Cleveland, Wayne at Point Pleasant, Thursday, Gonzalez tweeted: Buffalo has not made the playoffs which needs help everywhere. He got “The lure of being on such a great 3 p.m. since 1999, the longest active streak a five-year deal for $40 million. team and organization, along with Track and Field in the NFL. For now, the Bills’ No. 1 The Ravens also made official their unbelievable fan support was too Meet at Point Pleasant, quarterback is Tarvaris Jackson. trade of receiver Anquan Boldin, anSee FALCONS ‌| 10 11 a.m. Bills general manager Buddy Nix other playoff and Super Bowl stand- OVP Sports Schedule Friday, March 15 D-4 Girls Basketball Eastern vs. Berlin Hiland, 1 p.m. Ottoville vs. Fort Loramie, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 D-4 Girls Basketball OVP area lands 13 on District 13 girls teams Gonzalez back to Falcons; Fitzpatrick cut by Bills �Wednesday, March 13, 2013 www.mydailysentinel.com SHERIFF’S SALE (Case No. 12CV023) Mid-State Trust X, a business created under the laws of Delaware pursuant to a trust agreement dated as of October 31, 2001, operating by and through Bruce L. Bisson, not in his individual capacity but solely as Trustee of Mid-State Trust X and Walter Mortgage Company, LLC Plaintiff vs. John W. Atkins & Christina K. Atkins Defendants By virtue of an Order of Sale issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Meigs County, Ohio and to me directed in a certain civil action therein pending wherein Mid-State Trust X, a business created under the laws of Delaware pursuant to a trust agreement dated as of October 31, 2001, SHERIFF’S SALE operating by and through (Case No. 12CV023) Bruce L. Bisson, not in his indiMid-State Trust X, a business vidual capacity but solely as created under the laws of Trustee of Mid-State Trust X Delaware pursuant to a trust and Walter Mortgage Comagreement dated as of Octopany, LLC, the Plaintiff and ber 31, 2001, operating by and John W. Atkins & Christina K. through Bruce L. Bisson, not in Atkins, the Defendants, I will his individual capacity but offer for sale at the Meigs County Courthouse solely as Trustee of Mid-State LEGALS LEGALSon Lease April 5, 2013 Trust X and Walter Mortgage at the Meigs County CourtCompany, LLC Plaintiff house vs. the following described real esFormer G&J Building John W. Atkins & Christina K. tate: in Pomeroy Atkins Situate in Rutland Township, 1152 sq. Ft. - Private parking in Defendants Meigs County, State of Ohio front, All utilities paid. $1,800 By virtue of an Order of Sale and being in Section 19, Town issued from the Court of Com6 North, Range 14 West of the per month for left side, $1,500 mon Pleas of Meigs County, Ohio Company's Purchase and per month for right side each Ohio and to me directed in a being described as follows: has own restroom & office. certain civil action therein Beginning at an iron rod on a pending wherein Mid-State fence line on the North line of Trust X, a business created Section 19 about 1715 feet under the laws of Delaware east from the Northwest corner pursuant to a trust agreement of Section 19; thence East LEGALS dated as of October 31, 2001, 413.08 feet along the fence on SHERIFF’S SALE operating by and through the said North line of Section (Case No. 12CV023) Bruce L. Bisson, not in his indi- 19 to a point in the centerline Mid-State Trust X, a business vidual capacity but solely as of Township Road 41 (Parkincreated under the laws of Trustee of Mid-State Trust X son Road), passing a large Delaware pursuant to a trust and Walter Mortgage Comstone at 391 feet for reference; agreement dated as of Octopany, LLC, the Plaintiff and thence South 25 deg. 22' 12" ber 31, 2001, operating by and John W. Atkins & Christina K. West 213.01 feet along the through Bruce L. Bisson, not in Atkins, the Defendants, I will centerline of said Township his individual capacity but offer for sale at the Meigs Road 41 to a point; thence solely as Trustee of Mid-State County Courthouse on South 33 deg. 23' 06" West Trust X and Walter Mortgage April 5, 2013 137.38 feet along the centerCompany, LLC at the Meigs County Courtline of said Township Road 41 Plaintiff house Miscellaneous to a point; thence South 44 vs. the following described real es- deg. 41' 22" West 111.00 feet John W. Atkins & Christina K. tate: along the centerline of said Atkins Situate in Rutland Township, Township Road 41 to a point; Defendants Meigs County, State of Ohio thence North 23 deg. 32' 04" By virtue of an Order of Sale and being in Section 19, Town West 421.12 feet to the point issued from the Court of Com6 North, Range 14 West of the of beginning, passing an iron mon Pleas of Meigs County, Ohio Company's Purchase and rod at 30 feet for reference, Ohio and to me directed in a being described as follows: containing 2.00 acres, more or certain civil action therein Beginning at an iron rod on a less, excepting all legal easepending wherein Mid-State fence line on the North line of ments, rights of way, restricTrustAre X, a You business Stillcreated Paying Too Much Section 19 about 1715 feet tions and reservations. MakeBeing the Switch Dish conunder the For laws Your of Delaware east from the Northwest corner the sametoproperty Medications? pursuant to a trust agreement of Section by Limited Warranty and Save up to You can save up to 90% when you fill your 19; thence East Todayveyed 50% dated as of October 31, 2001, 413.08 Deed from Walter Mortgage prescriptions at our Canadian and feet along the fence on operating by and through the said North line of Section Servicing, Inc., a corporation International Pharmacy Service. Bruce L. riceBisson, not in his indi19 to a point in the centerline existing under the laws of the Our P Get An Off Promotio vidual capacity but solely as Extraof$10 Township Road 41 (ParkinState to John W. Celecoxib* nal of Florida PREMIUM MOVIE Pa & Free Shipping On ck ag es Trustee of Mid-State Trust X son Road), passing a large Atkins and Christina K. Atkins starting at CHANNELS* $58.00 Your 1st Order! on ly ... and Walter MortgageCall Comstone at 391 feet for reference; of record in Official Record the number below and save an Generic equivalent pany, LLC, theTM.Plaintiff and $10 plus get thence South 25 deg. 22' 12" 238, Page 636 additional free shipping of Celebrex on your first order with John W.Generic Atkins K. prescription price for& Christina West 213.01 feet along the Known As: 34314 Parkinson Canada Drug Center. Expires March 200mg x 100 Atkins, the Defendants, I will centerline of said Township Road, Middleport, OH 45760 31, 2013. Offer is valid for prescription mo. No. 1101084001 offer forcompared sale atto the Meigs 41 to Parcel orders only and canRoad not be used in a point; thence conjunction with any other offers. County Courthouse on South 33 deg. 23' 06" West Prior Deed Reference: Official TM Celebrex $437.58 Order Now! 1-800-341-2398 For 3 months. April 5, 2013 137.38 feet along the centerRecord 238, Page 635 Typical US brand price Use code 10FREE to receive at the Meigs Court(The above described property for 200mg County x 100 this special offer. line of said Township Road 41 housePlease note that we do not carry controlled substances to aandpoint; thence South 44 andisAsk located at 34314 Parkinson Call Now How! a valid prescription is required for allreal prescription the following described es-medication deg.orders. 41' 22" West 111.00 feet Road, tate: along the centerline of said Middleport, Ohio 45760) Call Toll-free: 1-800-341-2398 a week 8am -Appraised 11pm EST Promo Code: Situate in Use Rutland Township, Township Road 41 Call to 7adays point; . . . .MB0113 . $52,500.00 of these services is subject to the Terms of Use and *Offer subject to change based on premium channel availablity accompanying policies www.canadadrugcenter.com. 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Fix Your Computer Now! 888-781-3386 25 ARE YOU A DIABETIC? 1-888-718-8142 SHERIFF’S SALE (Case No. 12CV023) Mid-State Trust X, a business created under the laws of Delaware pursuant to a trust agreement dated as of October 31, 2001, operating by and through Bruce L. Bisson, not in his individual capacity but solely as Trustee of Mid-State Trust X and Walter Mortgage Company, LLC Plaintiff vs. John W. Atkins & Christina K. Atkins Defendants By virtue of an Order of Sale issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Meigs County, Ohio and to me directed in a certain civil action therein pending wherein Mid-State Trust X, a business created under the laws of Delaware pursuant to a trust agreement dated as of October 31, 2001, operating by and through Bruce L. Bisson, not in his individual capacity but solely as Trustee of Mid-State Trust X and Walter Mortgage Company, LLC, the Plaintiff and John W. Atkins & Christina K. Atkins, the Defendants, I will offer for sale at the Meigs County Courthouse on April 5, 2013 at the Meigs County Courthouse the following described real estate: Situate in Rutland Township, Meigs County, State of Ohio and being in Section 19, Town 6 North, Range 14 West of the Ohio Company's Purchase and being described as follows: Beginning at an iron rod on a fence line on the North line of Section 19 about 1715 feet east from the Northwest corner of Section 19; thence East 413.08 feet along the fence on the said North line of Section 19 to a point in the centerline of Township Road 41 (Parkinson Road), passing a large stone at 391 feet for reference; thence South 25 deg. 22' 12" West 213.01 feet along the centerline of said Township Road 41 to a point; thence South 33 deg. 23' 06" West LEGALS 137.38 feet along the centerline of said Township Road 41 to a point; thence South 44 deg. 41' 22" West 111.00 feet along the centerline of said Township Road 41 to a point; thence North 23 deg. 32' 04" West 421.12 feet to the point of beginning, passing an iron rod at 30 feet for reference, containing 2.00 acres, more or less, excepting all legal easements, rights of way, restrictions and reservations. Being the same property conveyed by Limited Warranty Deed from Walter Mortgage Servicing, Inc., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida to John W. Atkins and Christina K. Atkins of record in Official Record 238, Page 636 Known As: 34314 Parkinson Road, Middleport, OH 45760 Parcel No. 1101084001 Prior Deed Reference: Official Record 238, Page 635 (The above described property is located at 34314 Parkinson Road, Middleport, Ohio 45760) Appraised . . . . . $52,500.00 TO BE SOLD FOR NOT LESS THAN TWO THIRDS OF THE APPRAISED VALUE TERMS OF SALE – 10% OF APPRAISED AMOUNT DOWN DAY OF SALE ROBERT E. BEEGLE Sheriff of Meigs County, Ohio David J. Demers, Esq. Three North High Street P.O. Box 714 New Albany, Ohio 43054 614-939-0930 614-939-0987 facsimile 3/6 3/13 3/20 The SHERIFF’S SALE, CASE NO. 12 CV 092, FARMERS BANK AND SAVINGS COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. BOB J. PATTERSON AKA BOB PATTERSON, ET AL., DEFENDANTS, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO. By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of said Court in the above action, Keith O. Wood, the Sheriff of Meigs County, Ohio, will expose to sell at public action on the front steps of the Meigs County Courthouse in Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., the following lands and tenements: The following real estate situate in Meigs County, State of Ohio and Sutton Township in LEGALS Range 12, Town 2, Sec. 35 and 36, Lot 298 in 100 acre lot bounded as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a stake 47 rods and 13 links south of the southeast corner of the lot belonging to the Methodist Episcopal Church; thence east 200 feet; thence south 100 feet; thence west 200 feet; thence 100 feet to place of beginning. The above property also known as Lots No. 61, 62, 63 and 64 of Carleton’s Addition to the Village of Syracuse. Save and except from the above, Lot No. 64 and the West half of Lot No. 63 of Carleton’s Addition to the Village (sic) Syracuse, Ohio. Excepting and reserving to the former grantors, their heirs and assigns, the right to lay, install and maintain in and across the northerly end of said premises a water line, for the use and benefit of adjacent and neighboring premises, together with the right to enter upon said premises for the purpose of laying, installing, repairing, relaying and maintaining the same; be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways. Being the same parcels of land conveyed to Donald Quisenberry and Jane J. Quisenberry as recorded in Volume 208, Page 273, Meigs County Deed Records. Subject to all leases, easements and rights-of-way of record. Reference Deed: Volume 265, Page 513, Meigs County Official Records. Auditor’s Parcel Nos.: 2000498.000 and 20-00499.000 The above described real esSHERIFF’S SALE, CASE NO. tate is sold “as is” without war12 CV 092, FARMERS BANK ranties or covenants. AND SAVINGS COMPANY, PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1173 PLAINTIFF, VS. BOB J. PATCarleton Street, Syracuse, OH TERSON AKA BOB PATTER45779. SON, ET AL., DEFENDANTS, CURRENT OWNERS: Bob J. COURT OF COMMON Patterson and Rachel Proffitt. PLEAS, MEIGS COUNTY, REAL ESTATE APPRAISED OHIO. AT: $20,000.00. The real esBy virtue of an Order of Sale tate cannot be sold for less issued out of said Court in the than 2/3rds the appraised above action, Keith O. Wood, value. The appraisal does inthe Sheriff of Meigs County, Ohio, will expose to sell at pub- clude an interior examination of any structures, if any, on the lic action on the front steps of real estate. the Meigs County Courthouse TERMS OF SALE: 10% (cash in Pomeroy, Meigs County, only) down on day of sale, balOhio, on Friday, April 5, 2013 ance (cash or certified check at 10:00 a.m., the following only) due on confirmation of lands and tenements: sale. ORC 2327.02(C) reThe following real estate situquires successful bidders to ate in Meigs County, State of pay recording fees and associOhio and Sutton Township in ated costs to the Sheriff. Range 12, Town 2, Sec. 35 and 36, Lot 298 in 100 acre lot ALL SHERIFF’S SALES OPAuctions ERATE UNDER THE DOCbounded as follows, to-wit: TRINE OF CAVEAT EMPTOR. Commencing at a stake 47 PROSPECTIVE PURrods and 13 links south of the CHASERS ARE URGED TO southeast corner of the lot beCHECK FOR LIENS IN THE longing to the Methodist Episcopal Church; thence east 200 PUBLIC RECORDS OF MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO. feet; thence south 100 feet; ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: thence west 200 feet; thence Douglas W. Little, LITTLE, 100 feet to place of beginning. SHEETS & BARR, LLP, 211The above property also 213 E. RUN Second known as Lots No. 61, AT 62,26715 63 TANNER AUCTION LOCATED RD, Street, RACINE, OH. OH 45769, Teleand 64 ofPOMEROY, Carleton’s Addition FROM OH, TAKE 124Pomeroy, E TO RACINE TORNADO RD, phone: (740) 992-6689 to the Village of Syracuse. GO 2 MILE TO TANNER RUN RD, FOLLOW SIGNS 3 MILES; (3) 13, 20, 27 Save and except from the FROM above, LotRAVENSWOOD, No. 64 and the WV, TAKE 33 W TO 124 W 3 MILE TO TANNERS RUNNo. RD,63 GO MILE. JAMES REEDY HAS SOLD HIS West half of Lot of2Carleton’s FARM Addition to the AND ALLVillage FARM EQUIPMENT MUST BE SOLD. (sic) Syracuse, Ohio. Excepting and reserving to the FARM EQUIPMENT former grantors, their heirs and MFTO 20the Tractor; Doginstall Scout Compact Utility Vehicle, only 104 hrs; assigns, right Yerf to lay, Keen Kutter 6’in Box Blade w/Cutters; and maintain and across the Dearborn 2 Bottom 12 Plows; Pittsburg 6’ Pick-Up Hay Wagons; Air Stream Trailer (Storage); 3 Pt. northerly end ofDisc; said 2premises aDearborn water line, forNI the use and3 Pt. Forks; 2003 Appalachian 26’ GooseRake; Pull Rake; benefit of adjacent andRanch neighneck Trailer w/Wench; King 18.5 46” Cut Lawn Tractor; 2 Hay boring premises, together with Rings; NH Disc Mower the right442 to enter upon said6’; Ferguson Pick-Up Rake; Utility Wagon w/Dump Bed; NHpurpose 268 Square premises for the of Baler; Like New Car Dolly; Amco 5’ Bush Hog; 3installing, Pt. Post Hole Digger;re3 Pt. Hydraulic Wood Splitter; 3 Ton EZ laying, repairing, laying and maintaining the 6’ Blade. Dumper Trailer; 2 Horse Trailer; same; be the same more or less, but subject to all legal TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS highways. Coleman Powermate 4000ofGenerator; Coleman Power 2250 Generator; Being the same parcels land Homelite Weed Eater’s; Poulan Pro 16” Chain Saw & others; Tools & Tool conveyed to Donald QuisenBoxes; Bench Press; Delta Mitre Saw; 11’ Metal Brake w/Stand; berry and JaneDrill J. Quisenberry as2”recorded in Volume 208, 14” Planner Like New; Central Machinery Rope; Engine Hoist; Ridgid Page Meigs County Deed Dust 273, Collector; Chain Binder; Router & Stand; 6” Jointer & Table Saw; Records. Scaffolding & Aluminum Planks; Subject to all leases, ease- 40’ Step Ladder; 2 Hi-Lo Farm Jacks; Fiberglass Fence Posts; Star Commercial Grill; 155000 BTU Reddy ments and rights-of-way of reHeater Muti Fuel; Air Compressor; Barbed Wire; Treated Fence Posts; cord. Reference Deed: Volume 265, 15’ Trailer Trusts; Pine Rough Lumber; 4’ Fan; 6-22’ Trusses 4-12 Pitch; Page 513, Meigs County Offiand more. cial Records. TERMS: CASH OR CHECK W/VALID ID, BANK LETTER OF Auditor’s Parcel Nos.: 20CREDIT IF UNKNOWN TO AUCTION CO. 00498.000 and 20-00499.000 The above described real esAUCTION tate is sold “as is” without war-CONDUCTED BY: ranties or covenants. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1173 Carleton Street, Syracuse, OH 45779. CURRENT OWNERS: Bob J. www.auctionzip.com for pictures 60400117 Patterson and Rachel Proffitt. REAL ESTATE APPRAISED AT: $20,000.00. The real estate cannot be sold for less than 2/3rds the appraised value. The appraisal does in- FARM AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013 @ 10:00 A.M. RICK PEARSON AUCTION CO #66 304-773-5447 OR 304-593-5118 Ohio and Sutton Township in Range 12, Town 2, Sec. 35 and 36, Lot 298 in 100 acre lot bounded as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a stake 47 rods and 13 links south of the Daily Sentinel southeast corner of the•lotPage be- 7 longing to the Methodist Episcopal Church; thence east 200 feet; thence south 100 feet; thence west 200 feet; thence 100 feet to place of beginning. The above property also known as Lots No. 61, 62, 63 and 64 of Carleton’s Addition to the Village of Syracuse. Save and except from the above, Lot No. 64 and the West half of Lot No. 63 of Carleton’s Addition to the Village (sic) Syracuse, Ohio. Excepting and reserving to the former grantors, their heirs and assigns, the right to lay, install and maintain in and across the northerly end of said premises a water line, for the use and benefit of adjacent and neighboring premises, together with the right to enter upon said premises for the purpose of laying, installing, repairing, relaying and maintaining the same; be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways. Being the same parcels of land conveyed to Donald Quisenberry and Jane J. Quisenberry as recorded in Volume 208, Page 273, Meigs County Deed Records. Subject to all leases, easements and rights-of-way of record. Reference Deed: Volume 265, Page 513, Meigs County Official Records. Auditor’s Parcel Nos.: 2000498.000 and 20-00499.000 The above described real estate is sold “as is” without warranties or covenants. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1173 Carleton Street, Syracuse, OH 45779. CURRENT OWNERS: Bob J. Patterson and Rachel Proffitt. REAL ESTATE APPRAISED AT: $20,000.00. The real estate cannot be sold for less than 2/3rds the appraised value. The appraisal does include an interior examination of any structures, if any, on the real estate. TERMS OF SALE: 10% (cash only) down on day of sale, balance (cash or certified check only) due on confirmation of sale. ORC 2327.02(C) requires successful bidders to pay recording fees and associLEGALS ated costs to the Sheriff. ALL SHERIFF’S SALES OPERATE UNDER THE DOCTRINE OF CAVEAT EMPTOR. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO CHECK FOR LIENS IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Douglas W. Little, LITTLE, SHEETS & BARR, LLP, 211213 E. Second Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769, Telephone: (740) 992-6689 (3) 13, 20, 27 THE HOME NATIONAL BANK WILL AUCTION THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2013, AT 10:00 A.M. THE SALE WILL BE HELD IN THE BANK'S PARKING LOT. 1999 FORD TAURUS 1FAFPS3U6XA217984 2000 FORD FOCUS 1FAFP343XYW159151 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 1B7GG22X6WS606030 2002 GMC SONOMA 1GTDT13W22K119853 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 1GNDT13S222379951 2003 FORD F-350 DIESEL 1FTSX31P73ED83072 2005 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT JH2RC44595M802520 THE HOME NATIONAL BANK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD, AS IS WHERE IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE, CALL 949-2210, ASK FOR SHEILA. 3/13 3/14 3/15 The Village of Pomeroy will be accepting ground maintenance proposals for Beech Grove Cemetery. All proposals must be received by 12:00 on April 5, 2013, in the Clerk's office, 660 East Main Street, Pomeroy, OH. The maintenance season begins in the last part of April through mid September. This will include moving, weed eating, etc.' with contractor providing their own equipment and supplies. Also contractor must provide their own insurance. Cemetery must be maintained 2 to 3 times per month in wet periods and 1 to 2 times per month in dry periods. Contractor will be paid on completion of each completed mowing with the satisfaction of Pomeory Village Council. Pomeroy Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. Sonya Wolfe, Clerk/Treasurer 3/13 3/20 3/27 4/3 Bid for Bus Eastern Local School District, 50008 State Route 681, Reedsville, Ohio 45772 is accepting bids for a 72 passenger school bus. Specifications for bus can be obtained by calling the superintendent’s office at 740-667-6079. Bids will be opened in the treasurer’s office at noon on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Bid posting is also available on the home page of the district’s web page at www.easternlocal.com. The board reserves the right to reject any or any part of the bid. Bids should be labeled “Bid for School Bus”, sealed, and mailed to: Eastern Local School District Treasurer’s Office BID FOR SCHOOL BUS 50008 State Route 681 Reedsville, Ohio 45772 3/13 SHERIFF’S SALE, CASE NO. 12 CV 097, FARMERS BANK AND SAVINGS COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. ROBERT R. CUNNINGHAM, ET AL., DEFENDANTS, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO. By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of said Court in the above action, Keith O. Wood, the Sheriff of Meigs County, Ohio, will expose to sell at public action on the front steps of the Meigs County Courthouse in Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., the following lands and tenements: Situated in Sutton Township, Meigs County, State of Ohio and being in Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 12 West of the Ohio Company’s Purchase and being described as follows: beginning at a point in the centerline of County Road 30, said point being West 379.697 feet �Wednesday, March 13, 2013 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 8 for the Wahama Middle School golf team will be held Monday, March 18 at the Riverside Golf Course picnic shelter area at 6 p.m. Practice will begin Wednesday, March 20, immediately after school at the golf course. Parents are welcome to attend the informational meeting. All candidates are reminded that physical exams must be completed and on file with the school before becoming a team member. Additional information, if required, can be obtained by calling Bob Blessing at (304) 6756135. GAHS Hall of ball field concessions for 1-to-4 Fame Scholarship p.m. There will be a late regisCENTENARY, Ohio — Gallia tration fee for anyone signing up Academy Hall of Fame Scholar- after March 23rd. ship applications for graduation seniors are available from Renee Middleport Barnes at Gallia Academy High Softball Tournament School. Applications FORmust RENT be MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — The 60'May X 100' w/atsubmitted by 1ststeel forbldg, considMiddleport Youth League will be tached 25' x 60' covered dock. eration. On each end, there is a 3' walk holding a co-ed softball tourna-in door & a 14' x 16' overhead ment on Saturday March 23rd as Lg area avail for outside Masondoor. County Little storage if needed. The insidea fund raiser. There must be five League signups a reception/office area men and five women per team POINT ha PLEASANT, W.Va. BR w/BR, tool room, employee — Baseball& 2and signothersoftball rooms which couldand the tournament format will used at as a lunch room or be determined by the amount of ups will bebeheld the Mason partsCenter room. Above all the teams. For additional informaCounty Youth on Friday rooms, is a loft storage area. March 15th form 6-to-8 The balance of bldgp.m. is open tion for contact Dave Boyd at 740manufacturing providing 590-0438. and Saturday March 23or at the ser- OVP Sports Briefs Racine co-ed softball tournament RACINE, Ohio — There will be a co-ed softball tournament at Star Mill Park on Saturday, March 30, toSALE, helpCASE raiseNO. money SHERIFF’S CV 097, FARMERS BANK and for12uniforms, equipment AND SAVINGS COMPANY, tournament entry fees for PLAINTIFF, VS. ROBERT R. the Racine Little ET League CUNNINGHAM, AL., DE-team. FENDANTS, COURT OF fee for There is an registration COMMON PLEAS, MEIGS each team, and details are availCOUNTY, OHIO. able contacting Harmon By by virtue of an OrderBill of Sale at issued (740) out 949-3114. of said Court in the ball signups on three separate Saturdays at the Hair Shop. Signups will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the Saturdays of March16th and 23rd, and there is a signup fee for both individuals and families. If you were released by Mason to play for another team in 2012, you are still required to sign up in Mason until player numbers are evaluated and determined for this year. For more information, contact Rick Kearns at (304) 882-2312. above action, Keith O. Wood, the Sheriff of Meigs County, Mason Recreation Ohio, will expose to sell at pubsummer ball signups lic action on the front steps of the Meigs County MASON, W.Va.Courthouse — The MaWahama Middle School golf Meigs County, sonin Pomeroy, Recreation Foundation MASON, W.Va. — An informaOhio, on Friday, April 5, 2013 will be hold 2013 summer tional meeting for all candidates at 10:00 a.m., the following lands and tenements: Situated in Sutton Township, Meigs County, State of Ohio and being in Section 7, Town 3 LEGALS ANNOUNCEMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES North, Range 12 West of the Ohio Company’s Purchase and being described as follows: beMoney To Lend Notices ginning at a point in the centerNOTICE Borrow Smart. Contact line of County Road 30, said GUN SHOW the Ohio Division of Financial Inpoint being West 379.697 feet Marietta Comfort Inn stitutions Office of Consumer Afand North 16 deg. 58' 32" March 16-17 fairs BEFORE you refinance your West 1099.190 feet and South I-77 Exit 1 home or obtain a loan. BEWARE 80 deg. 09' 35" West 187.982 Adm $5 of requests for any large advance feet and South 75 deg. 31' 09" 6' Tbls $35 payments of fees or insurance. West 150.646 feet and South 740-667-0412 Call the Office of Consumer Affi70 deg. 56' 22" West 174.148 ars toll free at 1-866-278-0003 to feet from the Southeast corner learn if the mortgage broker or NOTICE OHIO VALLEY lender is properly licensed. (This of the Southwest Quarter of PUBLISHING CO. is a public service announcement Section 7; Recommends that you do from the Ohio Valley Publishing Thence North 395.720 feet to Business with People you an iron pin set on the North know, and NOT to send Money Company) line of the Grantor’s parcel as through the Mail until you have EMPLOYMENT described in the Meigs County Investigated the Offering. Official Records: Volume 67, Page 317, passing an iron pin Pictures that have been Drivers & Delivery set at 21.6 feet for reference; placed in ads at the Thence West 201.00 feet Gallipolis Daily Tribune R&J Trucking is seeking qualialong a North line of the said must be picked within fied CDL drivers for local and Grantor’s parcel to an iron pin 30 days. Any pictures regional routes with our Semiset; that are not picked up Dumps and regional driving Thence South 0 deg. 24' 23" positions with our Bulk Tanker will be discarded. West 466.322 feet along a division. We feature weekend West line of the said Grantors home time for our regional parcel to a point in the centerAUCTION / ESTATE / drivers, we offer health & dentline of said County Road 30, YARD SALE al insurance, vacation and bopassing an iron pin set at nus pays, 401(K) and safety 421.34 feet for reference; Auto Auction awards. Applicants must be Thence North 70 deg. 56' 22" over 23 yrs., & have at least 2 East 216.159 feet along the THE HOME NATIONAL BANK yr. commercial driving exp. centerline of said County Road WILL AUCTION THE FOLHaz-Mat Cert., and a clean 30 to the point of beginning, LOWING ITEMS ON SATdriving record. Contact Kent at containing 2.004 acres, more URDAY MARCH 16, 2013, AT 800-462-9365. EOE. or less, excepting all legal 10:00 A.M. THE SALE WILL easements and rights of way. BE HELD IN THE BANK'S Bearings are assumed and are PARKING LOT. Entertainment for angle measurement only. 1999 FORD TAURUS The above description is based 1FAFPS3U6XA217984 Drew's Cafe & Tanning on a survey in June, 1998, by 2000 FORD FOCUS 304-576-3496 Robert R. Eason, Ohio P.S. 1FAFP343XYW159151 Located on Route 2 Apple No. 7033. 1998 DODGE DAKOTA Grove, WV. Behind the Post Reference Deed: Volume 85, 1B7GG22X6WS606030 Office, across from former Page 311 of the Meigs County 2002 GMC SONOMA Goodyear Plant. Mon-Sat. 10aOfficial Records. 1GTDT13W22K119853 11p, Sun. 1p-11p. March TanAuditor’s Parcel Number: 182002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER ning Special 10 Sessions & 01157.001 1GNDT13S222379951 Bottle Lotion $50. The above described real es2003 FORD F-350 DIESEL tate is sold “as is” without warHelp Wanted General 1FTSX31P73ED83072 ranties or covenants. 2005 HONDA SHADOW SPIR- Adm. Assistant PROPERTY ADDRESS: IT JH2RC44595M802520 Must Have Accounting-quick48240 Morning Star Road, Rabooks-computer experiencecine, OH 45771. 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Call 304-2385127 Miscellaneous BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. Local references. Established in 1975. Call 24hrs (740)446-0870. Rogers Basement Waterproofing �Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 9 www.mydailysentinel.com Wednesday, March 13, 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 Wednesday, March 13, 2013: This year you might consider making a change in your professional life or opt for a new career. The reason might be irrelevant, but your decision will not be. If you’re tired of working in your particular field, consider going back to school to pursue a different occupation. If you are single, serendipity could come into play. You might change your status quickly as a result. If you are attached, you and your sweetie will become more visible to others this year. As a couple, you will socialize more. SCORPIO can be controlling. 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 A relationship is changing, and as a result, its significance to you also will change. Before discussing your opinions on this matter, think carefully about what lies ahead. You might want to make an adjustment or do something in a totally different way. Tonight: Kick back. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Someone quite close to you might be transforming right in front of your eyes. Remember, change is an ongoing process. Just because you don’t like what you see now, it doesn’t mean that this is how he or she will be in another month or two. Do something for you. Tonight: Say “yes.” GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH A matter involving your daily life is changing. You could have difficulty approaching someone from a new perspective. Know that you are in an evolving situation — what is happening now might not be reflective of later on. Tonight: Enjoy the here and now. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Children could be on your mind, or you just might be yearning to be more playful. Allow your inner rascal to come out, and make the most of this fun moment. A loved one could be changing. A new relationship will enter your life. Tonight: Let the fun times begin. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Whatever happens, you will walk away with a new perspective. Dealing with an associate could be touchy, as this person is not as flexible as you are. Give him or her time to warm up. You might be eyeing a change involving your home life. Tonight: Be imaginative. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Your dreams are a resource for giving life cues. Consider starting a dream notebook, or put a recording device right beside your bed. Let your imagination speak to you. A partner takes the lead, which leaves you with some time to think. Tonight: Go with someone else’s suggestion. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You often feel contradictory when dealing with a partner. Stay calm. You might want to change how you approach this person. Work on keeping yourself level-headed, too. Check out your finances. You might be able to make a positive change. Tonight: Your treat. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Stay open to new possibilities. Realize that you might not be seeing the big picture right now. Discuss an important matter that is close to your heart with a friend. Avoid buying any mechanical devices for communication. Tonight: Make some fun plans for the weekend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH A risk could be ill-advised, especially if it involves your finances and/or security. Take your creativity in a different direction. A loved one adores being with you, but he or she senses that you are not being as open as usual. Keep conversations moving. Tonight: Midweek fun! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Sometimes others react strangely to you. Perhaps this is the result of your personal transformation. Not all people are prepared for the new you. Give others the space they need, and they will make an adjustment in order to relate to you. Tonight: Hang out with a favorite person. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You notice a change with a boss. Nothing you can do will root out what is going on before someone is ready to spill the beans. Try not to worry so much — someone just might be in a bad mood. Tonight: Get together with friends for a little gossip and some munchies. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You could be making a big deal out of nothing. Don’t be so uptight about your finances or about someone asking for help. You know the word “no,” so use it if need be. Distance yourself from a difficult situation. Tonight: Buy a favorite dessert, and stay close to home. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 www.mydailysentinel.com Teams From Page 6 Ullman, Warren; Kristen Hill, Marietta; Hannah Debruin, Athens; Kari Jenkins, Jackson; Chelsy Slone, Gallia Academy; Xan Hale, Vinton County; Amy Fleming, Warren; Kerrigan Hoover, Jackson; Micah Curfman, Gallia Academy. Coach of the Year: Matt Walburn, Jackson. Player of the Year: Erica Dawson, Marietta. Division III FIRST TEAM: Terra Stapleton, Fairland; Lexie Barrier, Ironton; Leanna Adkins, Oak Hill; Chandler Fulks, Fairland; Ashley Adkins, Coal Grove; Ariel Schweickart, Ironton. SECOND TEAM: Taelor Folden, Wellston; Cady Gilmore, River Valley; Madison Davis, Nelsonville-York; Paige Roseberry, Oak Hill; Kaylee Koker, Alexander. SPECIAL MENTION: Kelsey Riley, Fairland; Brook Knipp, Rock Hill; Brooke Breeze, Nelsonville-York; Sydnee Hall, Chesapeake; Lexie Washington, Ironton; Jacy Jones, Coal Grove; Shel- by True, Nelsonville-York; Jordan Davis, Wellston; Caitlin Stone, Fairland; Sami Ousley, Wellston. Coach of the Year: Jon Buchanan, Fairland. Player of the Year: Terra Stapleton, Fairland. Division IV FIRST TEAM: Brooke Drayer, Waterford; Jenna Burdette, Eastern; Jordan Parker, Eastern; Hannah Miller, Ironton St. Joe; Ellie Bostic, South Gallia; Chelsy Paxton, Waterford. SECOND TEAM: Meghan Caldwell, South Gallia; Erin Swatzel, Eastern; Sierra Barker, Belpre; Kalli Hunt, Symmes Valley; Celestia Hendrix, Southern. SPECIAL MENTION: Taylor Hilverding, Waterford; Amber Neal, Ironton St. Joe; Savannah Hawley, Eastern; Dani Drayer, Waterford; Demi Moore, Trimble; Jansen Wolfe, Southern; Gracie Waddell, Symmes Valley; Jordan Huddleston, Southern; Ali Bray, Miller. Coach of the Year: Jerry Close, Waterford. Co-players of the Year: Brooke Drayer (Waterford) and Jenna Burdette (Eastern). Tourney From Page 6 The other quarterfinals are already set. Third-seeded Oklahoma State faces sixth-seeded Baylor, which is coming off that eye-opening victory over the Jayhawks. But at 18-13 overall, the Bears are still desperately chasing marquee wins if they want to reach the NCAA tournament for the third time in four years. “All season long, I’ve said there is parity in college basketball,” Baylor coach Scott Drew said. “Our team can beat anybody in the nation, and as everybody has shown in college basketball, anybody can lose to anybody. We just need to keep the execution going.” No. 4 seed Oklahoma and fifth-seeded Iowa State are sitting more comfortably than Baylor on the NCAA tournament bubble, but nevertheless, a win in their Thursday matchup would take much of the pressure off them come Selection Sunday. “I like the rhythm we’re playing with right now,” said Cyclones coach Fred Hoiberg, whose team has gone eight years without winning a game at the Big 12 tournament. “We’re going to go down there and approach it like it’s a very important game, which it is,” Hoiberg said. “We’re going to go down there with the right mindset.” The mindsets of Kansas State and Kansas should provide quite the story line. The Jayhawks won both of their regular-season meetings, including a lopsided verdict at Allen Fieldhouse. But the Wildcats fared better against the rest of the league, so the teams were tied in the standings as they entered their road finales last Saturday. The Wildcats played well against the Cowboys, building a nine-point lead in the second half, only to wither down the stretch and lose 7670. Their coach, Bruce Weber, and most of their players were so dejected after the defeat that they didn’t even bother to watch Kansas play Baylor on television a few hours later, even though it would determine whether they shared the title. The Jayhawks struggled early on, managed to close the gap to six points in the second half, and then watched the Bears go on a late run in an 81-58 upset victory. The result: Kansas State and Kansas were co-champions of the regular season. “A lot of people, instead of saying we won the Big 12, they want to focus more on, ‘Oh, Kansas should have won it because they beat you guys twice,’ or whatever,” said the Wildcats’ Angel Rodriguez. “We got the same record, and that’s all that matters. They should’ve took care of business, too, just like we should have took care of business against them.” With the teams on opposite sides of the bracket in Kansas City, they’ll each have to win two games to get another shot at each other. But if they manage to do that, the feeling on both sides of the rivalry is that the game would serve as an unofficial tiebreaker. “This year the tournament means a lot because we tied for the regular season,” Kansas guard Travis Releford said. “If we make it that far, I hope to win it outright.” Falcons good to pass up,” Gonzalez tweeted. Also Thursday: —Philadelphia released cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who two years ago got a five-year, $60 million contract, $24 million guaranteed, when he left Oakland as a free agent. Asomugha was a flop in Philly, often victimized in single coverage. Asomugha was scheduled to make $15 million next season, with $4 million guaranteed. —Defensive end Will Smith and linebacker Jonathan Vilma, both implicated in the Saints’ bounty scandal, agreed to restructure their contracts to remain with New Orleans. The 31-year-old Smith and 30-year-old Vilma, both veteran defensive captains, would have taken up about $23 million combined in salary cap space without the redone deals. —Minnesota finalized the trade of receiver Percy Harvin to Seattle, released 14-year veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield and re-signed right tackle Phil Loadholt. The Seahawks are sending their first-round and seventh-round draft picks this year plus their thirdround selection in 2014 for Harvin. —Pittsburgh re-signed linebacker Larry Foote and wide receiver Plaxico Burress and tendered offers to four restricted free agents: receiver Emmanuel Sanders, running backs Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman, all of 60398709 From Page 6 whom could be starters in 2013, and nose tackle Steve McLendon. Burress should provide depth with the Steelers losing Mike Wallace in free agency, but Burress struggled to get onto the field after returning to the Steelers last November. Foote also came back to Pittsburgh last season and will stay at inside linebacker, where the other starter, James Harrison, was released this week. Foote got a threeyear deal. —Tight end Martellus Bennett agreed to a fouryear contract with the Bears, leaving the Giants after one season. —San Diego released 11-year veteran tight end Randy McMichael and signed kicker Nick Novak to a four-year contract; the New York Jets cut nose tackle Sione Po’uha and restructured the contract of receiver Santonio Holmes; Cincinnati re-signed defensive end Wallace Gilberry; Arizona re-signed safety Rashad Johnson to a three-year contract; and Tennessee guard Steve Hutchinson retired after 12 seasons. —Carolina cut linebacker James Anderson, a seven-year veteran who set a franchise record in 2011 with 174 tackles. —The Houston Texans released receiver Kevin Walter, who was due to make $2 million in salary. Walter never became the threat opposite Andre Johnson that the team hoped for. 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