https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/ada9a6c91622462f49e725fb31adb909.pdf fd8f269c68a1cc3cdf63251c225cea8d PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS OBITUARIES For the Record.... Page 3 Showers. High near 77. Low around 58......... Page 2 Local diamond action.... Page 6 Thomas L. Beckner, 79 Betty J. Hunt, 73 Billy J. ‘B.J.’ Lambert, 31 Nell C. Riffle, 93 50 cents daily THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 Vol. 63, No. 79 Commissioners approve bid for EOC project Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — A bid for the new Meigs County Emergency Operations Center project was approved during last week’s Meigs County Commissioner meeting. A letter was received by the commissioners from RVC Architects, Inc. advising their recommendation on the project. Hoon Incorporated of Athens, Ohio, was the low bidder on the project at a cost of $544,000, and was awarded the bid after review. Two additional items were presented with the bid, with the alternate for the holding tank sewage system not accepted. RVC Architects recommended that the item not be accepted. The holding tank system is no longer needed as a self-contained system has been approved by the health department. The alternate bid item for the concrete parking area was approved as recommended. Other bids received on the project were as follows, Brenmar Construction in the amount of $696,000; Kinsale Corporation in the amount $610,000; MRM Construction Incorporated in the amount of $584,311; Phoenix and Associates Incorporated in the amount of $636,000; and Drummond Construction Incorporated in the amount of $657,000. The county had been awarded the $700,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the West Virginia Public Port Au- thority to construct a new EOC. The grant agreement between the Port of Huntington TriState, Area Maritime Security Committee and Meigs County Emergency Services Agency had been signed on March 8, 2012, to award the funding to the county. The project was delayed slightly last year due to questions about the time in which the funds must be spent. The project must now be completed by Dec. 31, 2013. The 5,000-square-foot EOC constructed on property provided by the Community Improvement Corporation and located near the newly built Family Healthcare medical office on Pomeroy Pike. A standalone emergency room facility is also to be constructed in the area with Holzer Health Systems operating the facility. In other business, the Pomeroy booster station contract was awarded to Pullins Excavating in See PROJECT ‌| 5 Fun for the family Kody Wolfe Johnny VanCooney SHS announces 2013 valedictorian and salutatorian Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com Photos by Sarah Hawley | Daily Sentinel Kids of all ages along with their families took advantage of nice weather last Friday to take part in the annual Family Fun Fair hosted by the Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency. Vendors from around the region were on hand for a day of games, prizes, music, and fun. Activities included free food, door prizes, games, music, a bounce house, fire truck, snow cones and costumed characters. The annual event was held at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center. RACINE — Southern High School’s Class of 2013 will receive their diplomas during a graduation ceremony scheduled for 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 in Charles W. Hayman Gymnasium at Southern High School. There are tentatively 38 students set to graduate as part of the Class of 2013. Kody Dean Wolfe has been announced as the Class of 2013 valedictorian, and Johnny Ray Lewis VanCooney is the Class of 2013 salutatorian. Wolfe is the son of Joe and Betty Ann Wolfe of Racine. He will be attending Ohio University in the fall to major in chemical engineering. Wolfe has signed to run cross country at the university. While in high school, Wolfe has been a member of the cross country and track and field teams, National Honor Society, quiz bowl, a class officer, and Student Council President. VanCooney is the son of Johnny and Angela VanCooney of Long Bottom. He plans to attend Kent State University in the fall and his major is undecided at this time. VanCooney has been a member of the track and field team, National Honor Society, quiz bowl, student council, a class officer, and the FFA. Honorarians, in addition to Wolfe and VanCooney, are, Jaclyn Katherine Mees of Portland, daughter of Larry and Dollie Mees; Jennifer Anne McCoy of Racine, daughter of Barry and Deborah McCoy; Paige Nicole Wehrung of Racine, daughter of Seth and Carletta Wehrung; Kyrie Jordanne Swann of Middleport, daughter of Bryan Swann and Brenda Seagraves; Olivia Faith Poling of Racine, daughter of Brian and Angie Burkhamer and Lannie Poling; Tara Marie Eakins of Syracuse, daughter of Steve and Teresa Burton; Joseph Lee Smith of Racine, son of Kenneth and Kathy Smith; and Stefanie Morgan Pyles of Racine, daughter of Amiee Pyles. A tentative list of graduating seniors for the Class of 2013 are as follows: Christa Renae Berryman, Christopher Allen See SOUTHERN ‌| 5 Pomeroy to conduct Click It or Ticket check point Staff Report tdsnews@civitasmedia.com Meigs Board hears report on year-end school activities Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — Graduation and other school year-end activities were reviewed and approved and personnel for the 2013-14 school year was hired by the Meigs Local Board of Education at its Tuesday night meeting. Steve Ohlinger, Meigs High School principal, reported that 109 seniors are expected to qualify for graduation scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, May 24, He noted that a few students still have some Ohio Department of Education graduation requirements to be fulfilled before qualifying for graduation. A tentative list of graduates was submitted to the Board for approval. It was announced that the annual recognition and awards day assembly where many students are recognized and scholarships awarded will be held Wednesday morning at the high school. During the meeting Chrissy Musser, Food Service Director, reported on receipt of a grant from the Governor’s Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives for a summer feeding program for Meigs Local children enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. She said the grant allows for weekly free meals for 10 weeks. She noted that the number of students who can be served is limited so the parents who get the enrollment forms back to Musser will have first consideration for the program. Fur- ther details will be announced, but in the meantime those with questions about enrollment may contact Musser at 992-6171. Dean Harris, transpiration director, reported to the board that there is a need for more bus drivers. He detailed that requirements of becoming licensed to drive a school bus. Since the district went from double to single routing, Harris spoke of information concerning miles driven and fuel used with more specifics to be given at another meeting. Approved at the meeting was a resolution to notify the Meigs Local Teachers Association and the local chapter of OAPSE that the Board See BOARD ‌| 5 POMEROY — The Pomeroy Police Department will be conducting a check point as part of the “Click It or Ticket” mobilization which runs from May 20 through June 2. Officers will be conducting the check point on the gravel lot near the Bridge of Honor in Pomeroy. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign focuses on seat belt usage both day and night. The highest rate of seat belt usage in Ohio in the past has been 86 percent last year, a steep increase from 84 percent in 2011. More than 900 agencies throughout the state participated in the mobilization last year, making it one of the most successful in the country. In addition, the Pomeroy Police Department will be taking part in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization which runs from August 16 to September 2. The Safe Communities Coalition has made available $35,000 in funds for a reimbursable traffic safety grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The amount of funds available is determined by the number of traffic fatalities that have occurred in the county between 2009 and 2011. The goals of the grant focus on priority areas established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that include restraint usage, impaired driving and other high risk traffic safety offenses such as speeding and distracted driving. �Page 2 • The Daily Sentinel www.mydailysentinel.com Thursday, May 16, 2013 Patrol OVI checkpoint in Meigs County Community Calendar Meigs County tomorrow Thursday, May 16 LANGSVILLE — An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Post of the Ohio State 1-7 p.m. at the Star Grange 778 meetHighway Patrol announced Thursday that an OVI check- ing hall on Salem School Lot Road. To point will be held in Meigs County tomorrow evening. schedule an appointment call Linda The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is Montgomery at (740) 669-4245. planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, there were 375 OVI-related Friday, May 17 fatal crashes in which 406 people were killed last year in POMEROY — The Pomeroy Ohio,” Lieutenant Max Norris, commander of the Gallipolis Post, said. “State troopers make on average 25,000 High School Class of 1959 will be OVI arrests each year in an attempt to combat these dan- having their “3rd Friday” lunch gerous drivers. OVI checkpoints are designed to not only at Fox’s Pizza Den, 518 E. Main deter impaired driving, but to proactively remove these Street, Pomeroy at noon. dangerous drivers from our roadways.” The location of the checkpoint will be announced FriSaturday, May 18 day morning. CHESTER — Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR will meet at 1 p.m. at the Chester Courthouse. Program by Thomas Romine — The Revolutionary Drummer. Also, a flag retirement ritual where worn out She, in fact, voted for US Flags will be properly destroyed. MIDDLEPORT —It was incorrectly reported in a the resolution to place a Anyone with a flag for retirement story on Middleport Village five-year, three mill tax may attend. SALEM CENTER — Star Grange Council in Wednesday’s edi- levy on the November baltion of The Daily Sentinel lot. Funds from the levy, #778 and Star Junior Grange #878 that Council member Penny if passed, will be used will hold a work session, potluck supBurge voted “no” on a new toward the purchase of a per and fun night with work session at 3 p.m. followed by potluck supper tax levy for the Middleport new ladder fire truck. Fire Department. We apologize for the error. at 6:30 p.m. and fun night to follow. Correction Monday, May 20 POMEROY — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission, will meet at 9 a.m. in the office at 117 East Memorial Drive, Pomeroy. The office will be closed on Memorial Day. CHESTER — Meigs County Ikes meeting 7 p.m. at the Club House. Date change due to Memorial Day holiday. Voting on three applications for membership is scheduled. LETART TWP. — The Letart Township Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. at the township building. RACINE — The Southern Local Board of Education will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. in the high school media center. Thursday, May 23 POMEROY — The Meigs County Retired Teachers will meet at noon at Wild Horse Cafe in Pomeroy for a luncheon meeting. The speaker will be Representative Debbie Phillips. She will speak on legislative updates with a question and answer session to follow. Guests are welcome. POMEROY — Pomeroy Village Council will hold its second meeting for May at 7 p.m. The meeting was Ohio Valley Forecast Meigs Local Briefs Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday: A chance of showers between 11 a.m. and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Memorial Day Service RACINE — The Racine American Legion Post 602 Memorial Day service will be held at 10 a.m . on Monday, May 27. Larry Fisher will speak. World War II veterans will be honored. Southern Band will play, and refreshments will be served. season will be held Saturday at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds by the Big Bend Farm Antiques Clubs. Spectators are free. Food will be supplied by the Scipio Volunteer Fire Department. This will be benefit pull. For more information call Dallas Weber 740-742-3020. Community Dinner POMEROY — A community dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the New Beginnings Untied Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 22. The menu will include ham and potato casserole, green beans, salad and dessert. The public is invited. Piano Recital POMEROY — Piano students of June Van Vranken will present a piano recital at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the New Beginnings United Methodist Church in Pomeroy. Following the recital, there will be a public reception in the social room. Eleven students will be performing at the recital. Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 49.41 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 21.15 Ashland Inc. 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Pomeroy Alumni Tickets POMEROY — The Pomeroy High School Alumni banquet is May 25th and tickets may be purchased at either Swisher & Lohse Pharmacy or Francis Florist in Pomeroy. Seniors are reminded that the deadline for submitting applications for the scholarships given by the Alumni Association is May 17. Purse Games TUPPERS PLAINS — A designer purse games benefit will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at Eastern Elementary. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the first game beginning at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available. All proceeds will go to Sarah Carleton who is battling cancer. For more information or to sponsor a purse contact Randi Gheen at (740) 416-3380. Antique Tractor Pull POMEROY — The first antique tractor pull of the BUNDLE & SAVE! ON DIGITAL SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME Route 143 yard sale HARRISONVILLE — The fourth annual Route 143 yard sale, described as 21 miles of fun and treasures, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. The sale will begin at Route 7 at Pomeroy and continue to Route 50 near Albany. The Scip8io Volunteer Fire Department in Harrisonville will have a pancake breakfast and hot dogs later in the day and Columbia Township Volunteer Fire Department will also be serving food. Both fire department will have rest rooms available for the shoppers. Space at both fire departments will be available for rent to anyone who might want to sell “goodies.” The fire department contacts are Rexie Cheadle at 740591-6086 for Columbia, and Dan or Rhea Lantz at 74-742-2819 for Scipio. Dave or Paula Carr can be contacted at 740-742-2819 for more information or for rental spaces. Immunization Clinics POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a moved due to Memorial Day. POMEROY — The monthly meeting of the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation Board will be held at 11 a.m. at the Meigs SWCD office in Pomeroy. Saturday, May 25 POMEROY — The Meigs High School Class of 1993 will hold its 20 year class reunion at Court Street Grill in Pomeroy. HARRISONVILLE — The 84th annual reunion of the HarrisonvilleScipio Alumni Association, 6:30 p.m. at the H. S. Alumni Center on Graham farm, 36008 S.R. 143, near Harrisonville. SALEM CENTER — Star Grange #778 and Star Junior Grange #878 will hold a work session, potluck supper and fun night with the work session at 3 p.m. followed by a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. and fun night to follow. Friday, May 31 MARIETTA — The Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. at the Comfort Inn, 700 Pike Street, Marietta. childhood immunization clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the office located at 112 East Memorial Drive. ATHENS — The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM), Community Health Programs offers free immunizations through the Childhood Immunization Clinic every Thursday. Created in 1994, CHIP strives to keep children in the region healthy by providing free or low-cost immunizations to protect against preventable diseases such as polio, rubella, meningitis and mumps. Free services are available to uninsured, underinsured and Medicaid-eligible children up to 19 years old. For additional information, or to make an appointment, call (800) 844-2654 or (740) 593-2432. Ohio River River Sweep REEDSVILLE —The Ohio River River Sweep at Reedsville will be held on Friday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Forked Run. There will be free t-shirts, pizza, chicken dinners, and beverages, according to Todd Bissell who can be contacted at 740-4441388. Traffic Advisory MEIGS COUNTY — Ohio 143 (located just 0.25 miles south of State Farm Road) will be reduced to one lane to allow for a bridge replacement project. During construction there will be a 10’ width restriction. Traffic will be maintained with a portable traffic light. Weather permitting, both lanes of Ohio 143 will be open September 1, 2013. MEIGS COUNTY — The westbound lane of Ohio 124 (located at the 63.91 mile marker, about 1.5 miles north of Reeds- ville) will be closed to allow for a bridge replacement project. Traffic will be maintained by traffic signals and concrete barriers. Weather permitting, both lanes of Ohio 124 will be open November, 1 2013. 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. Exercise Program offered POMEROY — Open hours of the Meigs Cooperative Parish’s exercise room at the Mulberry Community Center have been extended to accommodate exercisers. They are now on both Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Cost of the program is $12 a month and all proceeds benefit the Parish. POMEROY — Water aerobics classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at Kountry Resort. For more information call (740) 591-4407 or 992-6728. Ohio FSA announces CRP general signup starts May 20 DIGITAL TV HIGH-SPEED INTERNET DIGITAL PHONE Offers may be available now in your area from Acceller, Inc. for these top service providers: * BUNDLES STARTING AS LOW AS $89/mo. For first 12 months FIND OUT MORE BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-866-636-5984 By Acceller, Inc., an authorized retailer. *Geographic and service restrictions apply to all services. Call to see if you qualify. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) will conduct a general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting May 20, 2013, and continue through June 14, 2013. During the signup period, farmers and landowners may offer eligible land for CRP’s competitive general signup at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. “Over the past 27 years, CRP’s benefits have grown thanks to many improvements of our natural resources including cleaner water, improved air quality, better habitat for wildlife, and a large reduction in soil erosion,” said Maurer. “Currently, Ohio has about 319,000 acres enrolled in CRP and approximately 55,000 acres of CRP are set to expire on Sept. 30, 2013.” Land currently not enrolled in CRP may be offered in this signup provided all eligibility requirements are met. Additionally, current CRP participants with contracts expiring on September 30, 2013, may make new contract offers. Contracts awarded under this signup are scheduled to become effective October 1, 2013. FSA, which administers the CRP, will evaluate and rank eligible CRP offers using an Environmental Benefits Index (EBI) that shows the environmental benefits of enrolling land in CRP. There are six factors that make up the EBI: wildlife, water, soil, air, enduring benefits and cost. Decisions will be made following the end of the sign-up period and after analyzing EBI data on all of the offers. For more information about general CRP signup, please contact your local FSA office or visit the FSA CRP website at: http:// www.fsa.usda.gov/crp. �Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 www.mydailysentinel.com For The Record 911 May 7 9:58 a.m., Park Road, fall; 2:40 p.m., Second Street, syncope/passing out; 3:30 p.m., Anne Street, syncope/ passing out; 4:14 p.m., Page Street, pain general; 6:24 p.m., Ohio 124, difficulty breathing; 9:17 p.m., Lemaster Road, chest pain. May 8 1:27 a.m., Zuspan Hollow Road, difficulty breathing; 5:01 a.m., Roy Jones Road, difficulty breathing; 10:47 a.m., Union Avenue, difficulty breathing; 11:18 a.m., Canter Road, chest pain; 12:50 p.m., Ohio 124, stroke/ CVA: 1:03 p.m., Kingsbury Road, medical alarm; 3:05 p.m., Erwin Drive, chest pain; 3:48 p.m., Coal Street, nausea/vomiting; 8:39 p.m., Mulberry Avenue, nausea/ vomiting. May 9 12:20 a.m., Pearl Street, assault/fight; 12:47 a.m., Lincoln Street, fall; 8:55 a.m., County Road, 16, obstetrics; 10:03 a.m., Laurel Cliff Road, abdominal pain; 2:17 p.m., East Memorial Drive, weakness; 3:38 p.m., Pearl Street, seizure/convulsions; 4:42 p.m., unknown, motor vehicle collision; 5:02 p.m., Pomeroy Pike Road, chest pain; 9:34 p.m., Hutton Road, dead on arrival; 10:41 p.m., Forest Run Road, chest pain. May 10 12:05 a.m., Pomeroy Pike Road, chest pain; 9:16 a.m., East Second Street, chest pain; 11:30 a.m., Durst Ridge Road, pain general; 5:11 p.m., East Second Street, fractured body part; 9:29 p.m., Ohio 124, allergic reaction; 10:30 p.m., Skinner Road, chest pain. May 11 2:01 a.m., East Main Street, assault/fight; 2:03 p.m., Walker Alley, chest pain; 3:21 p.m., Ohio 124, seizure/ convulsions; 5:32 p.m., Bucktown Road, chest pain; 5:50 p.m., Cook Road, hazmat spill; 6:34 p.m., East Memorial Drive, stroke/CVA. May 12 8:50 a.m., Lincoln Street, obstetrics. Russia says alleged spying case was second this year MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian security services operative — his features bathed in shadows — went on state television Wednesday to claim that the U.S. diplomat who was ordered out of the country was the second American expelled this year over spying allegations. The anonymous operative said the CIA had failed to halt this “disturbing activity” despite Moscow asking it to do so. The TV report came one day after Russia ordered Ryan Fogle, a third secretary at the U.S. Embassy, to leave the country after the Federal Security Service claimed to have caught him red-handed trying to recruit a Russian agent in Moscow. The agency, known by the initials FSB, alleged that Fogle worked for the CIA. State TV channels showed a man identified as an FSB agent saying that another American was told to leave in January in “another case of recruitment.” The anonymous speaker, whose identity as an FSB operative could not be confirmed by The Associated Press, did not give the name of the expelled American. Various Russian TV networks gave different names for the American, and the FSB refused to clarify the name to The Associated Press. State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell declined to comment. The purported FSB agent said that in the January case his agency had decided not to publicize the expulsion, unlike the Fogle case, which has been top news in the Russian media for two days. He said the FSB asked its U.S. counterparts after the January case to halt this “disturbing activity.” The attention given to the Fogle case contrasts with recent moves by Washington and Moscow to develop closer cooperation on counterterrorism in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15. The bombing suspects — Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his elder brother, Tamerlan, who was killed in a manhunt — have roots in the Russian republic of Chechnya. Tamerlan spent six months last year in Dagestan, now the center of an Islamic insurgency; U.S. investigators have been working with the Russians to try to determine whether he had established any contacts with militants in Dagestan. Russian officials have played the contrast with both annoyance and magnanimity. “To put it mildly, it is surprising that this extremely crude, clumsy attempt at recruitment took place in a situation where both President Obama and President Putin have clearly stated the importance of more active cooperation and contacts between the speial services of the two countries,” Putin’s foreign affairs aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying Wednesday by Russian news agencies. But Ushakov said counterterrorism cooperation would be among the issues addressed by Security Council head Nikolai Patrushev on a visit to Washington next week, in which he is to present a letter with Putin’s response to an Obama message conveyed last month. The letter also is to address missile-defense, a long-standing point of tension between Russia and the United States. Ushakov said it was unclear if the letter borne by Patrushev would take up the Fogle case. U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul was summoned Wednesday to the Russian Foreign Ministry, which said it handed him a formal protest over the incident. McFaul spent about a half-hour at the ministry and left without speaking to journalists. Ventrell, speaking in Washington, declined to provide any further information on Fogle, beyond confirming that he was named persona non grata by the Russians. He said McFaul met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Valentin Ryabkov, but wouldn’t say what they spoke about. McFaul has had a difficult time in Moscow since he took up his post in January 2012. He pro- voked the ire of Russian officials when one of his first acts was to invite a group of opposition activists and rights advocates to the U.S. Embassy. Fogle, 29, appeared to be the first American diplomat in Moscow publicly accused of spying in about a decade. State TV showed him being detained briefly, displaying items it said he was carrying, including two wigs, technical gear, a large sum of money and a letter offering millions of dollars for cooperation. Little is known publicly about Fogle’s duties and activities in Russia. The State Department confirmed that Fogle worked as an embassy employee but would give no details about his job. The CIA declined comment. Fogle is from Clayton, Missouri, near St. Louis. His father is an attorney for the Thompson Coburn firm, one of the largest in St. Louis. Fogle’s family declined interview requests made through a spokeswoman for the law firm. Phil Harris, 27, of St. Louis, said he has known Fogle for about five years. He described him as a “friend of a friend,” but said they had hung out together perhaps five times, most recently when they played poker and went shooting together in December. “My first reaction was shock,” Harris said of learning of Fogle’s alleged involvement in spying. “He just seemed like a very normal person to me. It never seemed like he was some kind of secret agent guy.” The Russian Foreign Ministry has ordered Fogle to leave Russia immediately but his exact whereabouts were not known Wednesday. Ventrell wouldn’t say if Fogle has left, citing only the “potential for reciprocity.” Despite the end of the Cold War, Russia and the United States still maintain active espionage operations against each other. Last year, several Russians were convicted in separate cases of spying for the U.S. and sentenced to lengthy prison sentences. Mom of dead teens found gun at home OTTAWA, Ohio (AP) — Records show that the mother of two teens found dead last week in northwest Ohio had discovered a gun and lots of blood inside the trailer home where they lived. The bodies of the teens were found hours later last Thursday after a third teen taken into custody in Columbus directed authorities to the bodies. The three boys lived in the trailer home in Ottawa with their mothers. Authorities have released few details about the deaths of 14-year-old Blaine Romes and 17-yearold Blake Romes. UN General Assembly approves Syria resolution UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly approved an Arab-backed resolution Wednesday calling for a political transition in Syria, but more than 70 countries refused to vote “yes” because of its support for the main opposition group and fears the resolution could torpedo a new U.S.-Russia effort to end the escalating conflict. The United States signed on as a co-sponsor of the resolution, saying it would promote a political solution. But key Syrian ally Russia urged a “no” vote, saying it was “counterproductive and irresponsible” to promote a one-sided resolution when Moscow and Washington are trying to get the Syrian government and opposition to agree to negotiations. The resolution, which is not legally binding though it can carry moral weight, was approved by a vote of 107-12 with 59 abstentions. It welcomes the establishment of the Syrian National Coalition, the main opposition group, “as effective interlocutors needed for a political transition” and notes “wide international acknowledgment” that the group is the legitimate representative of the Syrian people. It also strongly condemns President Bashar Assad’s regime for its escalating use of heavy weapons and “gross violations” of human rights. The Arab group decided to seek approval of a wide-ranging resolution on Syria in the General Assembly, where there are no vetoes, to reflect international dismay at the increasing death toll, now more than 70,000, and the failure to end the more than two-year-old conflict. Unlike Security Council resolutions, which are legally binding, General Assembly resolutions cannot be enforced. But approval of an assembly resolution would counter the paralysis of the deeply divided Security Council, where Syria’s allies, Russia and China, have vetoed three Western-backed resolutions aimed at pressuring Assad to end the violence. General Assembly President Vuk Jeremic told the 193-member world body that “what happens in Syria in the weeks and months ahead will profoundly bear upon the security and well-being of the entire region, and possibly beyond.” Jeremic warned, “If we are unable to do anything to stop this tragedy, then how can we sustain the moral credibility of this organization?” U.S. deputy ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo told members before the vote that Syria faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with more than 1.4 million people fleeing the country and 4.25 million displaced inside it. “It is clear that we need a Syrianled peaceful political transition,” she said, explaining that this is what spurred the U.S.-Russian initiative, announced on May 7. “Adopting this resolution will send a clear message that the political solution we all seek is the best way to end the suffering of the people of Syria,” DiCarlo said. Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador Alexander Pankin sharply disagreed, calling the resolution “very harmful and destructive” and accusing its Arab sponsors of using it as a way to replace the Syrian government — not to find a political solution to the crisis. Pankin strongly criticized the resolution for disregarding “illegal actions of the armed opposition” and blaming the worsening human rights situation entirely on the Syrian government. “It’s particularly irresponsible and counterproductive to promote this when the United States and Russia reached a very important agreement … and need a unified approach,” he said. Syria’s U.N. Ambassador Bashar Ja’afari said the resolution “seeks to escalate the crisis and fuel violence in Syria’ by legitimizing the provision of weapons to the opposition and illegally recognizing a single faction of the opposition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people. Support for this resolution was much lower than for the assembly’s previous resolution on Syria in August, which was approved by an overwhelming vote of 133-12 with 31 abstentions. That resolution strongly condemned Syria’s use of heavy weapons, deplored the Security Council’s failure to act and stressed that rapid progress on a political transition represented the “best opportunity” to resolve the crisis peacefully. Argentina tried to get Qatar, which led Arab negotiations on the new resolution, to address violence by the opposition and weaken the language so the resolution wouldn’t look like an endorsement of theSyrian National Coalition. But Qatar refused. So Argentina abstained along with Brazil and more than a dozen other Latin American and Caribbean countries. They were joined by South Africa and about 20 other African states as well as India, Indonesia and half a dozen Asian and Pacific nations. The new resolution demands that all parties work with U.N.-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi to rapidly implement the roadmap for a Syrian political transition adopted at a meeting on June 30, 2012 in Geneva by key nations including the five Security Council powers — the U.S., Russia, China, Britain and France. The roadmap starts with the establishment of a transitional governing body vested with full executive powers and ends with elections — but there has been no agreement on how to implement it, which would require Assad to relinquish power at some unspecified point. The resolution also strongly condemns the Syrian regime’s escalating use of heavy weapons, including indiscriminate shelling from tanks and aircraft, as well as the use of ballistic missiles, cluster munitions and other weapons against populated areas. It also expresses “grave concern at the threat by the Syrian authorities to use chemical or biological weapons, as well as at allegations of reported use of such weapons.” Syria has said if it had such weapons, it would never use them against its own people. All-Star Cheerleading Ohio kidnap suspect will plead not guilty CLEVELAND (AP) — The defense team for the Cleveland man accused of keeping three women in captivity for about a decade says the suspect will plead not guilty and questions if he can receive a fair trial anywhere. Craig Weintraub told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he and a fellow defense attorney will struggle with the issue of where suspect Ariel Castro might receive a fair trial. Weintraub said Castro is despondent in his jail cell but thinks people believe he’s got it too good under the circumstances. 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Harpaz Steve Macek In the name of protecting us from hackers, computer viruses and cyber-terrorists, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make it easier for sites like Facebook and Twitter and Internet service providers like Comcast and TimeWarner to share users’ private messages and files with government agencies. The House on April 25 passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA. The act aims to make it easier for the government and online businesses to exchange information about computer and network security risks so they can more effectively respond to hackers, digital espionage and computer viruses. Yet to achieve this end, it allows private companies to share with any government agency all information they deem relevant to a so-called “cyber threat,” defined broadly and vaguely as “a vulnerability” of a computer system or network — and protects these companies from liability for handing over user information even if doing so explicitly violates their own stated privacy policies. That means a company like Google could legally give the government a user’s search history, emails, files stored on cloud service, even videos uploaded to the company’s YouTube site, if that material is shared for cyber security purposes. The bill does specify that the government must reject any inappropriate personal information it receives from a business. But if this happens, the user whose privacy is violated is never directly notified — only the company is. Moreover, under the terms of the bill, once a user’s private data are in the government’s hands, there is no way for that person to know who is using it or if in fact it is being used properly because the information the government obtains from the private sector would not be subject to transparency laws like the Freedom of Information Act. Also worth noting is the fact that CISPA sets no limits to how long the government may retain the personal information it is given. So, theoretically, the CIA or FBI could keep a user’s private data forever. While advocates insist this sort of sweeping government surveillance is needed to keep us safe online, critics correctly point out that CISPA would essentially negate all existing state and federal privacy laws, including laws originally created to prevent invasive wiretaps. The ACLU calls the bill “a privacy disaster.” Tim Berners-Lee, the man credited with inventing the World Wide Web, said the cyber security act “is threatening the rights of people in America, and effectively rights everywhere, because what happens in America tends to affect people all over the world.” Fortunately, the bill appears to have run into a wall of opposition. President Obama has threatened to veto the legislation unless it is amended to require companies to take reasonable steps to remove irrelevant personal information when sending data to the government. After the House vote, a coalition of 34 civil liberties groups and high-tech com- 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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The Senate is right to scrap it and start over. Any new bill offered in its place should define with precision what constitutes a “cyber threat,” should only permit companies to report “threat data” to civilian agencies — as proposed in an amendment to CISPA authored by Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) — and should require companies to remove identifying personal information from any data they pass along. But just as important, any new bill ought to preserve the individual’s right to sue for damages when businesses give authorities their personal online information without just cause. Whatever form the legislation ultimately takes, it should not sacrifice our privacy on the altar of cyber security. Macek is an Associate Professor of Speech Communication at North Central College in Naperville, IL and a founding member of Chicago Media Action. AP Travel Editor NEW YORK — The 2013 cruise season began with a nightmare: A Carnival ship adrift with no power. But in the last month or so, several cruise companies — including Carnival — have announced major overhauls to old ships and exciting innovations on new ships, from engineering upgrades to theme park-style rides. And the industry’s biggest splash of good news is yet to come: On June 13, the former Kate Middleton, nearing the end of her pregnancy, is scheduled to christen the Royal Princess, a new ship from Princess Cruises debuting in Southampton, England. “When you start focusing on shiny new ships with funky, fun, new amenities and features, the market comes back,” said CruiseCritic.com editor Carolyn Spencer Brown. “There’s a lot to talk about that is really interesting and really exciting. I’m glad the conversation is shifting.” “Product improvement and good PR are positive developments that together will likely overcome the challenges that surfaced earlier this year following Carnival Triumph,” agreed Mike Driscoll, editor of Cruise Week, an industry publication. Vicky Garcia, chief operating officer of Cruise Planners, which is part of American Express Travel, said prices for Carnival cruises “took a hit” following the engine fire on the Triumph and incidents on other Carnival ships, but that prices for cruises on other lines “held firm.” In fact, Cruise Planners reported a 25 percent increase in cruise sales in the first four months of 2013 compared to 2012. Driscoll said, however, that while repeat cruisers have not been deterred by the bad headlines, cruise-sellers are reporting that “first-time business remains challenged,” meaning that it’s still hard to get consumers who never cruised before to try it. Despite that resistance, and despite the latest bad news from Carnival — a couple plunged over a ship railing in Australia last week — there’s plenty of excitement over recent ship debuts and other news. For example, Royal Caribbean in April unveiled a list of dazzling first-at-sea attractions on its Quantum of the Seas ship, launching late next year: simulated skydiving, bumper cars and an observation capsule called The North Star, modeled on the London Eye, offering a bird’s-eye view 300 feet (91 meters) above the water. Disney Cruise Line last month announced a makeover for its oldest ship, Disney Magic, with a new children’s area themed on Marvel Comics superheroes, a three-story water slide, updated technology and lighting, and rethemed restaurants and entertainment areas. 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. Carnival, meanwhile, is spending $300 million to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships. Carnival also spent $155 million rehabbing a 1996 ship, Carnival Destiny, which relaunched this month as Carnival Sunshine with a five-slide park; a three-deck-high adults-only retreat with pool and waterfall; specialty restaurants and a ropes course, an attraction that proved popular on two other Carnival ships. Last week, Norwegian Cruise Line launched Norwegian Breakaway, “the best ship in the company’s 47-year history, according to just about every veteran in this industry,” said Driscoll. The ship’s hull bears a colorful mural designed by pop artist Peter Max. Onboard attractions include a fitness class designed by the Rockettes, an intimate blues club, a ropes course on the top deck, restaurants by Food Network celebrity Geoffrey Zakarian, and baked goods from “Cake Boss” Buddy Vlasto. Its sister ship, Norwegian Getaway, launching in January, will have a Miami-Latin culture theme. But Driscoll added that “it doesn’t stop with Quantum, Disney, Breakaway, Getaway.” Next month’s launch of Royal Princess with “Kate Middleton as that ship’s godmother ensures another batch of positive PR for the business,” he said. Spencer Brown says the launch of the Royal Princess would be a big deal even if the Duchess of Cambridge weren’t following in the footsteps of Princess Diana, who christened an earlier Royal Princess ship. The CruiseCritic.com editor said the Princess line is known for introducing great new ideas while maintaining traditions. The company pioneered a concept called “Movies Under the Stars,” showing movies on big outdoor screens, in addition to adult-only sundecks, and “now lots of lines have those,” Spencer Brown said. The new Princess ship’s features will include an atrium and a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending over the ship’s edge, but Princess also offers passengers the opportunity to enjoy old-fashioned fun like bingo or to “get dolled up in a tuxedo and evening gown if you want to have a date night.” Garcia said attractions on cruise ships have become as important as where the ship is going. “Ships have become their own destinations now,” she said. “You don’t want a picture of yourself in a lounge chair reading a book. You want to say you went to the Ice Bar or walked the plank,” examples of activities on Norwegian Breakaway. (“Walking the plank” is part of the ropes course, where you walk out on a single beam over the edge of the ship, 130 feet — 40 meters — above the ocean, with your shoulders harnessed to a pulley overhead.) 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 �Thursday, May 16, 2013 www.mydailysentinel.com SURE Disaster Program deadline approaching Death Notices Beckner , Ohio (Alice Community) died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton , Ohio with Rev. Chester Hess officiating. Burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Friday, May 17. neral home on Friday, May 17, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donaOHIO VALLEY — FSA would like to retion to the family in care mind producers that they have until June of Willis Funeral Home 7, 2013, to apply for assistance for 2011 to defray expenses. crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) ProRiffle Nell C. Riffle, 93, of gram. The program provides crop disaster assistance payments to eligible producers Leon, W.Va., died Tueson farms that have incurred crop producday, May 14, 2013, at tion or quality losses. Pleasant Valley Nursing FSA wants to ensure that all eligible and Rehabilitation Center producers are aware of the approaching in Point Pleasant. deadline. SURE covers producers on Lambert A graveside service and Billy Joe “B.J.” Lambert, 31, of Gallipolis, died Tues- burial will be held at 1 day, May 14, 2013, at the p.m., Thursday, May 16, Holzer Medical Center 2013, at Leon Cemetery in Leon with Rev. Basil Emergency Room. A funeral service will be Hudson officiating. There held at 11 a.m., Saturday, will be no public visitaMay 18, 2013, at the Willis tion. Arrangements are Funeral Home. Burial will under the direction of the Hunt follow in Rife Cemetery. Wilcoxen Funeral Home COLUMBUS — State Sen. Lou Betty J. Hunt, 73, Vinton Friends may call at the fu- in Point Pleasant. Gentile (D-Steubenville) announced Wednesday he will offer an amendment to the state budget that would increase local government funds by 2.52 percent. This amendment would make $361 million available to communities across Ohio over the next two years. The request for an increase in funding comes from a coalition of local government representatives that have been advocating RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal dence before making its decision. for an increase in funding, after the preThe groups alleged the corps failed vious budget cut $500 million for Ohio’s appeals court on Wednesday refused to block a federal permit for a West Virgin- to take a “hard look” at the environ- Local Government Fund. ia mountaintop removal coal mine that mental impact of the project. The court “It is time to restore some of the disprosided with the agency, though, citing portionate funding cuts enacted during was challenged by environmentalists. A panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court its work over four years to evaluate the the last budget. Communities in Eastern of Appeals ruled that a federal judge was proposed mine and to work with both and southeastern Ohio continue to strugright to rule that the Army Corps of Engi- sides to mitigate any damage. gle to provide basic services,” Gentile “With the inability to demonstrate stated. “These cuts have jeopardized the neers did its due diligence when it granted the permit under the Clean Water Act. that the Corps failed to take a ‘hard safety of our citizens and small business The permit was for Virginia-based Alpha look,’ the Environmental Coalition’s arNatural Resources’ Highland Reylas sur- guments are reduced to no more than a substantive disagreement with the face mine in Logan County. The Ohio Valley Environmental Co- Corps,” the panel wrote. Mountaintop removal is a particualition, West Virginia Highlands Conlarly efficient but destructive form of servancy, Sierra Club and Coal River strip mining that blasts apart mounMountain Watch challenged the permit, tain ridge tops to expose multiple saying it would cause irreparable harm seams of coal. The practice of flat-topWASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional to 2 ½ miles of streams. ping the mountains, then filling val- Republicans and Democrats on WednesThe corps argued it anticipated no leys and covering streams with rubble day challenged Attorney General Eric such effects when it issued a water pol- has divided communities and led to Holder over the Justice Department’s hanlution permit. The court agreed that confrontations between coal miners dling of the investigation of national secuthe agency thoroughly evaluated all evi- and environmentalists. rity leaks and its failure to talk to The Associated Press before issuing subpoenas for the news service’s telephone records. In exchanges that often turned testy, Holder defended the inquiry while pointing From Page 1 for the Meigs High School and High School golf out that he had removed himself from any Cosmetology students to coach; Michael Kennedy decision on subpoenas. The attorney genof Education intends to Grove City on June 5 and as cross country coach, eral explained that he had been interviewed implement a Reduction 6 to take the Cosmetology David Kight as varsity about what he knew of national security dein Force (RIF) due to State Board test. Mem- boys basketball coach and velopments that prompted the probe. The investigation follows congressional declining enrollment and bership in the Ohio High Amber Ridenour as varlack of funding for the School Athletic Associa- sity girls basketball coach, demands into whether Obama administra2013-14 school year. The tion was approved, as was all on one year supplemen- tion officials leaked secret information to the media last year to enhance the president’s naresolution was passed but five days of additional ser- tal contracts. tional security credentials in an election year. may not be implemented, vice for the librarians to be Advisors hired for the “It’s an ongoing matter and an ongoing according to Superinten- used to close the library for year were Denise Arnold, matter in which I know nothing,” Holder dent Rusty Bookman. No summer and/or to open it high school yearbook told the House Judiciary Committee. decision has been made in the fall. The librarians and newspaper; Lisa The Justice Department secretly obby the Ohio Legislature are Denise Arnold, Betty Froehlich, Middle School tained two months of telephone records on school funding and Ann Wolfe, Carol Mahr, newspaper and yearbook, of reporters and editors for the AP, seizfigures are not currently and Margaret Barr. Judy McCarthy, senior ing the records for more than 20 separate available on next year’s Personnel hired for the class advisor, and Donna telephone lines assigned to the AP and its enrollment. The action, 2013-14 school year in- Wolfe, high school student journalists in April and May 2012. Holder defended the move to collect AP it was noted, was to be cluded Ron Hill as Meigs council advisor. phone records in an effort to hunt down in compliance with the High School Athletic DiAlso hired were Jason the sources of information for a May 7, MLTA and OAPSE re- rector; Michael Bartrum Miller as a substitute bus 2012, AP story that disclosed details of a quirement for advance as varsity football coach, mechanic, and Penny CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner notification of an impend- Lori Carter as varsity vol- Ramsburg as a mentor, ret- bombing plot around the anniversary of the ing change. leyball coach, Tom Cre- ro-active to the beginning killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. An overnight field trip means as Middle School of the 2012-13 school year. The attorney general called the story the result of “a very serious leak, a very grave leak.” Earlier this week in a statement, AP President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Pruitt called the gathering of phone records a “massive and unprecFrom Page 1 Lee Pape, Shelby Dawn Pickens, Olivia edented intrusion” into how news organiFaith Poling, McKayla Elizabeth Pow- zations gather the news. Chaney, Brittany Ellann Cogar, Cait- ell, Stefanie Morgan Pyles, Daniel RayUnder questioning, Holder said he relyn Jennifer Cowdery, Maggie Marin mond Ramthun, Tedra Nicole Sayre, cused himself from the investigation though Cummins, Zachary Tyler Davis, Tara Joseph Lee Smith, Mica Markita Maria he couldn’t provide the panel with the exact Marie Eakins, Angelica Marie Eynon, date nor did he do so formally in writing. He Makayla Maria Findley, David Cole Smith, Kyrie Jordanne Swann, Cody said he was unable to answer questions on Graham, Robert Ray Hendrix, Justin Edward Taylor, Danielle Kay Taylor, Johnny Ray Lewis VanCooney, Jeremiah the subpoenas and why the Justice DepartWesley Hettinger, Kristen Michelle Douglas-Neil Warden, Julie Ann Weddle, ment failed to negotiate with the AP prior to Holbrook, Teela Diane Lemley, BranWhitney Paige Weddle, Paige Nicole Weh- the subpoenas, a standard practice. don Michael Marcinko, “The telephone records would not disJennifer Anne McCoy, Megan Marie rung, Nicolete Leigh Wells, Kody Dean appear if the AP had been notified,” said McGee, Jaclyn Katherine Mees, Adam Wolfe and Jessica Lee Wood. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. “How could Thomas Lee Beckner, 79, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at St. Marys Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Rev. Bill “Sonny” Mayes officiating. Burial will follow at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant with military graveside rites given by the West Virginia Honor and American Legion Post No. 23 of Point Pleasant. Visitation will be held from noon - 2 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 farms in disaster counties that incurred crop production, crop-quality losses or both, but in order to qualify, you need to file in a timely manner. FSA encourages anyone with questions to visit their local FSA office. A producer interested in signing up for SURE for their 2011 crops must do so before close of business June 7, 2013, at the county FSA office servicing the producer. For more information or to apply for assistance please visit your local FSA office. Sen. Gentile pushes to increase funding for communities US appeals court in Va. OKs W.Va. mine permit growth. The state has nearly two billion dollars in the rainy day fund and in the meantime local governments have been forced to lay off police officers and fire fighters and cut other critical services that our families rely on.” A 2.52 percent increase in local government funding would result in approximately $177 million in fiscal year 2014 and $184 million in fiscal year 2015. Local government funds generally pay for safety forces, garbage collection, and parks and recreation in counties, cities, villages and townships. “As state legislators we have an obligation to provide adequate resources to our local governments to ensure the health and safety of our citizens,” Gentile said. “In order to strengthen and grow our economy we must invest in local services that enhance job creation.” GOP, Dems challenge Holder over subpoenas to AP Board Southern Project From Page 1 the amount of $23,780. At the request of Beth Shaver, Executive Director, the 2013 appropriation for the Meigs County Council on Aging in the amount of $8,000 was approved. Chelsey Imboden was approved for an internship with the Department of Job and Family Services. The start date will coincide with the beginning of fall classes. Individuals reappointed to serve on the Area 14 Workforce Investment Board were Jeff Circle (representing labor); Brent Patterson, Ohio University (representing education); and Rick Price, PSI Construction (representing business). Also reappointed were Rick Edwards, Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center (representing youth activities) and Kelli Allbaugh, Integrated Services (representing youth activities). Individuals appointed to open positions on the board were Paige Cleek, Front Paige Outfitters (representing business); Debbie Blake, Pomeroy Exxon (representing business); and Amy Cremeans, Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services (representing TANF). An appropriation adjustment was approved as follows, $5,000 from A217-A01, Casino, into B090-B02, Tourism. A resolution was approved to enter into a water pollution control loan fund agreement to repair and replace home sewage treatment sys- tems. This was at the request of the grants office. A resolution to accept $160,000 in loan forgiveness for the repair or replacement of failing home sewage systems was approved. Boggs Pest Control was approved for termite control at the court house and jail at the cost of $3,600. Boggs was the lowest of the three quotes obtained. Present at the meeting were commissioners Tim Ihle, Michael Bartrum, and Randy Smith, clerk Gloria Kloes, Denise Alkire from the Meigs County Grants Office, and Chris Shank from the Department of Job and Family Services. The commissioners meet each Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Meigs County Courthouse. it ever be the case?” The frustration extended to Republicans and Democrats. “There doesn’t appear to be any acceptance of responsibility for things that have gone wrong,” Rep. James Sensenbrenner, RWis., told Holder. He suggested that administration officials travel to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and take a photo of the famous sign, “The buck stops here.” It was the Justice Department’s No. 2 official, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, who made the decision to seek news media phone records, Holder said. Last year, Holder appointed two U.S. attorneys to lead a Justice inquiry into who leaked information about U.S. involvement in cyber-attacks on Iran and an al-Qaida plot to place an explosive device aboard a U.S.-bound flight. Holder had resisted calls for a special counsel, telling lawmakers that the two attorneys, Ron Machen and Rod Rosenstein, are experienced, independent and thorough. Holder was grilled on several scandals rocking the administration, including the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service and any missteps in sharing intelligence information prior to the bombings in Boston. Holder said the FBI’s criminal investigation of the Internal Revenue Service could include potential civil rights violations, false statements and potential violations of the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from engaging in some partisan political activities. In one of the sharpest exchanges, Holder defended Thomas Perez’s tenure as head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and said he would make a great secretary of the Labor Department. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., was critical of Perez and repeatedly pressed Holder, who at one point refused to stop talking and accused Issa of repeatedly mischaracterizing the work of the Justice Department. “That is inappropriate and is too consistent with the way in which you conduct yourself as a member of Congress. It’s unacceptable and it’s shameful,” Holder told Issa. The congressman ignored the comments and continued to question Holder. Responding to news of the gathering of AP records, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., planned to revive a 2009 media shield bill that protects journalists and their employers from having to reveal information, including the identity of sources who had been promised confidentiality. The bill does contain some exceptions in instances of national security. “This kind of law would balance national security needs against the public’s right to the free flow of information,” Schumer said in a statement. “At minimum, our bill would have ensured a fairer, more deliberate process in this case.” The White House threw its support behind the push Wednesday morning, with Ed Pagano, President Barack Obama’s liaison to the Senate, placing a call to Schumer’s office to ask him to revive the bill — a step the senator had planned to take. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama “believes strongly we need to provide the protection to the media that this legislation would do.” Obama’s support for the bill signaled an effort by the White House to show action in the face of heated criticism from lawmakers from both parties and news organizations about his commitment to protecting civil liberties and freedom of the press. White House officials have said they are unable to comment publicly on the incident at the heart of the controversy because the Justice Department’s leak probe essentially amounts to a criminal investigation of administration officials. It’s not clear whether such a law would have prevented the government from gathering the AP phone records as it would depend on the provisions in the bill and how they were written. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence committee, said Wednesday that the leak was “within the most serious leaks because it definitely endangered some lives.” Feinstein said it was her understanding that the information gathering did not focus on the “content of phone calls,” but rather “to see who reporters have spoken to, that somebody did provide this information with respect to this bomb.” On Wednesday, the leaders of the news organization whose members cover Congress told Cole that “your agency has not provided adequate reason for this disconcerting action.” “We are concerned the incursions by the Justice Department in this case jeopardize the relationship between reporters and anonymous sources, decreasing the likelihood that people will come forward with vital information of public importance,” the representatives of the Congressional press galleries said in a letter. �The Daily Sentinel THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 Sports mdssports@civitasmedia.com Blue Devils set school record for wins Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com Bryan Walters | Daily Sentinel Meigs senior Allyson Davis, left, crosses home plate during the third inning of Tuesday night’s Division III sectional semifinal softball contest against Ironton at Salisbury Field. Lady Marauders tame Ironton Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — And here we go again. For the second consecutive postseason, the Meigs softball team is headed to Wheelersburg in search of a district berth following a convincing 10-1 victory over visiting Ironton Tuesday night in a Division III sectional semifinal contest at Salisbury Field in Meigs County. The seventh-seeded Lady Marauders (14-7) never trailed in the contest, as the hosts jumped out to early leads of 3-0 after one inning of play and 6-0 through three complete. MHS — which outhit the Lady Tigers by a 12-6 overall margin — tacked on two more runs in the fifth to amass an 8-0 cushion. IHS mustered an unearned run in the top of the sixth to close its deficit down to seven, but Meigs responded with two runs in the bottom half of the inning to claim a 10-1 advantage through six full frames. Ironton left a runner stranded on first in the seventh after Andi Kratzenberg flew out to short, wrapping up the nine-run decision. The Lady Marauders now travel to the second-seeded Lady Pirates in a sectional final at 5 p.m. Friday in Scioto County. Meigs — which lost to WHS in a sectional final last year by an 8-2 count — hasn’t won a sectional title since defeating Marietta in 10 innings by a 7-6 margin back in 2004. Liddy Fish was hit by a pitch, then Tess Phelps and Harley Fox delivered back-to-back one-out singles to load the bases for MHS in the first. Allyson Davis singled home Fish for a 1-0 game, then Sadie Fox singled home Katie Gilkey — a courtesy runner for Phelps — and Harley Fox also scored on the play because of an error for an early 3-0 lead. Davis reached on an error to lead off the third and later scored when Sadie Fox doubled for a 4-0 edge. Lindsey Patterson walked to put runners on the corners, then Ariel Ellis, Brook Andrus, Fish and Phelps all received consecutive walks — which plated both Patterson and Ellis for a 6-0 lead. Two errors, two singles and a walk led to two runs for Meigs in the fifth. Andrus reached on a one-out error and Fish followed with a single, then Phelps smacked an RBI single that plated Andrus for a 7-0 contest. An error during the Phelps hit also allowed Fish to score for an eightrun cushion through five complete. Ironton’s lone run came in the top half of the sixth after Laken White led off the frame by reaching safely on an error before being pinch-ran for by Taylor Hannan. Karlee McMackin smacked a triple that allowed Hannan to come plateward, cutting the deficit down to 8-1. Ellis and Andrus drew back-to-back two-out walks in the bottom of the sixth, then both came homeward on a two-RBI double by Fish — concluding the scoring at its nine-run outcome. Ironton committed four errors in the contest, twice as many as the hosts’ tally of two. Destinee Blackwell was the winning pitcher of record after allowing one unearned run, six hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out seven. Erin Wetzel suffered the setback after surrendering six runs (five earned), eight hits and four walks over 2.2 frames while fanning two. Phelps led the hosts with three hits, followed by Fish and Sadie Fox with two safeties apiece. Andrus, Davis, Patterson, Ellis and Harley Fox also had a hit each in the triumph. Fish drove in a team-high three RBIs, while Phelps and Sadie Fox added two RBIs apiece. McMackin and Rebekkah Potter paced Ironton with two hits apiece, followed by Kratzenberg and Taylor Monk with a safety each. Meigs has now won four straight decisions and finish the 2013 campaign with a 9-5 mark at home. OVP Sports Schedule Thursday, May 16 Baseball Unioto at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. Eastern at Southern, 5 p.m. Softball Gallia Academy at Southern, 5 p.m. Friday, May 17 Softball River Valley at Fairland, 5 p.m. Meigs at Wheelersburg, 5 p.m. Track and Field WVSSAC State Meet, 2 p.m. OVC meet at River Valley, 5:30 Saturday, May 18 Baseball N e l s o n v i l l e - Yo r k Wellston winner at Meigs, 11 a.m. Softball Waverly at Gallia Academy, 11 a.m. Trimble-Belpre winner at Southern, 11 a.m. Ironton St Joe-South Gallia winner at Eastern, 11 a.m. Track and Field WVSSAC State Meet, 9 a.m. SEOAL meet at Portsmouth, 11 a.m. ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — It’s all gravy from here on out. A historical spring just became a little bit more historic for the Gallia Academy baseball team, as the Blue Devils set a school record for wins in a season Tuesday night following a 3-0 victory over host Meigs in a nonconference matchup in Meigs County. The visiting Blue Devils (23-3) eclipsed their former record mark of 22 wins set just last year by reeling off their fifth consecutive triumph of the 2013 campaign. GAHS also snapped a five-game winning streak for the Marauders, who fell to 14-11 overall. The game itself turned out to be a pitcher’s duel, as Gallia Academy mustered a small 5-3 overall advantage in the hit column. GAHS also benefited from seven walks during the decision, while Meigs received only one free pass. In turn, the Blue Devils simply made the most of those extra opportunities. GAHS left seven runners on base, while the hosts stranded three on the bags. Gallia Academy claimed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first after Gage Childers re- Bryan Walters | Daily Sentinel Meigs shortstop Treay McKinney, left, applies a successful tag to Gallia Academy’s John Faro (6) during a stolen base attempt in the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s non-conference game. ceived a one-out walk and later scored on a two-out single by Gustin Graham. The Blue Devils tacked on a pair of insurance runs in the seventh, as Brady Curry led the frame off with a walk and later scored on a one-out single by Ty Warnimont. Warnimont later scored on a ground ball out by Childers, making it a 3-0 contest. Meigs — which hadn’e had a baserunner since the bottom of the fourth — snapped a consecutively retired streak at 11 when Matt Casci walked with two outs in the seventh, but Casci was left stranded after Derik Hill popped out to first to end the game. Graham was the winning pitcher of record after allowing three hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out nine. Ty Phelps suffered the setback after surrendering three earned runs, five hits and seven walks over seven frames while fanning six. Warnimont led the Blue Devils with two hits, followed by Childers, Gra- ham and John Faro with a safety apiece. Warnimont and Childers each scored once and drove in a run apiece. Graham added an RBI and Curry also scored once in the triumph. Treay McKinney paced Meigs with two hits and Christian Romine also had a safety in the setback. Gallia Academy clinched its first-ever three-peat as outright SEOAL champs this spring and had never won 20 games in the regular season before the 2013 campaign. Alex Hawley | Daily Sentinel Pictured above are members of the 2013 Eastern softball team. Front row, from left, are Jourdan Griffin, Paige Cline, Maria Sharp, Sabra Bailey, Kiki Osbourne, Breanna Bailey and Tori Goble. Back row, are Hannah Hawley, Shaye Selbee, Morgan Barringer, Emily Wheeler, Erin Swatzel, Grace Edwards, Rachael Markworth and Amber Moodispaugh. Lady Eagles earn share of TVC Hocking title Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com RACINE, Ohio — A sweep, a share and an asterisk. The Eastern softball team clinched a share of the 2013 TriValley Conference Hocking Division title Tuesday night following a 5-0 victory over host Southern in the league finale for both programs at Star Mill Park in Meigs County. The visiting Lady Eagles (159, 14-2 TVC Hocking) posted its second consecutive shutout of the Lady Tornadoes (15-10, 12-4) this spring, as Eastern claimed a 1-0 win at Don Jackson Field back on April 8. EHS also earned a second straight share of the TVC Hocking crown with Wahama while picking up the program’s fourth league crown in five years. Wahama (14-1 TVC Hocking) — which swept the Lady Eagles in the regular season — is unable to makeup its league contest with Trimble after being eliminated from the Class A postseason, per WVSSAC rules and regulations. By league guidelines, that lost game counts as a forfeit in the standings — allowing EHS to earn a share of this season’s championship. Eastern claimed a 1-0 lead in the top of the second after Grace Edwards scored on a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt by Maria Sharp with one out. Both Edwards and Erin Swatzel received walks to start that frame. The Lady Eagles followed with four runs in the top half of the third to wrap up the scoring. Paige Cline received a one-out walk, then Tori Goble was hit by a pitch. Kiki Osborne followed with a single that plated Cline for a 2-0 edge, then Edwards walked to load the bases. Swatzel hammered out a double that plated both Goble and Osborne for a 4-0 advantage, then Amber Moodispaugh grounded out — allowing Edwards to cross home plate for a 5-0 cushion midway through the third. The Lady Tornadoes were held hitless and had only one baserunner through four innings of play. Jaclyn Mees had a single with one out in the fifth, while Ali Deem and Darien Diddle respectively doubled in the sixth and seventh frames. Swatzel led Eastern with three hits, followed by Osborne with two safeties. Cline and Edwards also added a hit each to the winning cause. Edwards was the winning pitcher of record after allowing three hits and one walk over seven innings while striking out six. Jordan Huddleston suffered the setback after surrendering five earned run, seven hits and six walks over seven frames while fanning four. Eastern Eagles shutdown Marietta, 9-0 Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com MARIETTA, Ohio —It’s not always how you start but rather how you finish. The Eastern baseball team scored nine runs in the final two innings of Monday night’s 9-0 victory over host Marietta in Washington County. After five scoreless frames the Eagles (17-3) broke through in a big way, scoring eight runs on seven hits and three MHS errors. EHS added one more run in the seventh frame to seal the 9-0 triumph. Josh Shook earned the victory af- ter throwing five shutout innings in which he surrendered two hits and three walks, while Hitting three batters and striking out one. Joey Scowden threw one inning without allowing a base runner, while Timothy Elam gave up two hits, while striking out one batter in one inning of work. Satterfireld was given the loss after throwing two frames in which he gave up nine runs on eight hits and three walks. Brandon Coleman, Christian Speelman, Kyle Young and Joey Scowden each marked a pair of hits, while Elam, Shook and Ethan Nottingham each marked one hit. Speelman scored a game-high two runs, while Nottingham, Coleman, Young, Shook, Max Carnahan, Marshall Aanestad and Joey Scowden each scored one run. Nottingham and Joey Scowden each drove in two runs to lead the victors, followed by Carnahan, Coleman, Speelman, Annestad and Young each had one RBI. 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For any questions, contact Andrea Weakly at 9922117 ext 104 5/10 5/14/ 5/16 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals for three (3) WPCLF HSTS Private Owner Septic Repair/Replacement projects, at various locNOTICE located TO CONTRACTORS ations Meigs County, Ohio, Sealedinproposals for three (3) will be received by the Meigs WPCLF HSTS Private Owner County Commissioners at their Septic Repair/Replacement office at the Courthouse, projects, located at various locSecond Ohio ations inStreet, Meigs Pomeroy, County, Ohio, 45769 until May 30, 2013 at will be received by the Meigs 11:00 and then at 11:15 Countya.m., Commissioners at their a.m. opened and officeatatsaid the office Courthouse, read aloud for the following: Second Street, Pomeroy, Ohio The three HSTS 45769 until(3) May 30, Septic 2013 atRepair/Replacement projects as 11:00 a.m., and then at 11:15 per Health a.m.Meigs at said officeDepartment opened and specifications in bid read aloud for attached the following: packet. The three (3) HSTS Septic ReSpecifications, andprojects bid forms pair/Replacement as may be secured the office of per Meigs HealthatDepartment the Meigs County Grants Ofspecifications attached in bid fice, 117 East Memorial Drive, packet. Suite 7, Pomeroy, 45769 Specifications, andOhio bid forms – Phone # 740-992-7908. may be secured at the office of Each bid must be accompanthe Meigs County Grants Ofied either bid bond in an fice,by 117 Easta Memorial Drive, amount 100% ofOhio the bid Suite 7, of Pomeroy, 45769 amount a surety satisfact– Phonewith # 740-992-7908. ory to bid themust aforesaid Meigs Each be accompanCounty Commissioners by ied by either a bid bond or in an certified check, check, amount of 100%cashiers of the bid or letter with of credit uponsatisfacta amount a surety solvent bank in the amount ory to the aforesaid Meigs of not lessCommissioners than 10% of theor bid County by amount favor cashiers of the aforecertified in check, check, said Meigs County Commisor letter of credit upon a sioners. Bid Bonds be of acsolvent bank in the shall amount companied by10% Proof not less than of of theAuthorbid ity of theinofficial agent signamount favor or of the aforeing bond. saidthe Meigs County CommisBids shall be sealed and sioners. Bid Bonds shall be acmarked as Bid for Meigs companied by Proof of AuthorCounty Septic ity of theHSTS official or agent signRepair/Replacement Projects ing the bond. and orsealed delivered Bidsmailed shall be andto: Meigs markedCounty as BidCommissioners for Meigs Second Street Septic – Courthouse County HSTS Pomeroy, OH 45769 Repair/Replacement Projects Attention of or bidders is called and mailed delivered to: to all of the requirements conMeigs County Commissioners tained this bid packet, particSecondinStreet – Courthouse ularly OhioOH Prevailing Pomeroy, 45769 Wage (if project aggregate cost is more Attention of bidders is called to than if applicable, all of $23,447), the requirements convarious insurance requiretained in this bid packet, particments, various equal opportunularly Ohio Prevailing Wage (if ity provisions, various project aggregate costcertificais more LEGALS tions, and the requirement than $23,447), if applicable,for a payment bond and performvarious insurance requireance bond for 100% the ments, various equalof opportuncontract price. various certificaity provisions, No bidder withdraw hisfor tions, and may the requirement bid within thirty after a payment bond(30) anddays performthe actual of opening ance bonddate for 100% of the thereof. 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The Eastern softball team blasted three homeruns Monday night en route to a 10-0 mercy rule victory over TriValley Conference Hocking Division foe Belpre. The Lady Eagles (14-9, 13-2 TVC Hocking) gained the early lead as senior Tori Goble hit a two run homerun with one out in the opening inning. EHS added to its lead in the fifth frame, scoring three runs highlighted by a two run homerun by Grace Edwards. Eastern sealed the victory with five runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by a three-run homerun by Goble. Edwards earned the victory for the Lady Eagles after throwing six shutout innings, in which she gave up four hits and two walks, while striking out seven. Kaity Hager suffered the loss for Belpre (318, 2-12) after giving up 10 runs on 10 hits and two walks, while striking out two. Goble led the Lady Eagles with three hits, two homeruns and a double, while Grace Edwards marked two hits, a homerun and a double. Maria Sharp hit a double, while Paige Cline, Kiki Osborne, Amber Moodispaugh and Morgan Barringer each hit a single. Goble finished with five runs batted in, Edwards finished with three, while Osborne and Jourdan Griffin each had one RBI. Cline and Goble each scored three runs, while Griffin, Osborne, Edwards and Breanna Bailey each had one run scored. Arielle Gramkow led the Lady Golden Eagles with two hits, while Hagar and Mollie Miller each had a single. Eastern finished with 10 runs, 10 hits and no errors, while Belpre had no runs, four hits and four errors. Lady Raiders rout Chesapeake, 10-0 ahawley@civitasmedia.com CHESHIRE, Ohio — Starting postseason play with a bang. The sixth seeded River Valley softball team took a 10-0 victory over visiting Chesapeake in the sectional-semi final in Gallia County. The Lady Raiders (16-11) wasted little time getting on the board as Chelsea Copley, Noel Mershon and Cory Williams each scored in the home half of the first inning. Bethany Gilbert scored on a Copley sacrifice in the second frame, while Amanda Eddy drove in Ashley Cheesebrew and Alexis Hurt in the third to increase the lead to 6-0. Following a scoreless fourth inning Copley doubled home Gilbert and Katie Mares in the fifth frame. Williams scored on a passed ball in the sixth inning and the final blow came when Gilbert singled home Cheesebrew to force the mercy rule and give RVHS the 10-0 victory. Lady Raiders senior Noel Mershon earned the victory after giving up just two hits in a complete game shutout effort. Mershon struck out seven batters and faced just two over the minimum. Melanie Noble suffered the loss for CHS after giving up 10 runs on 13 hits and three walks. Noble threw 5.1 innings and struck out seven batters. Copley, Gilbert, Cheesebrew, Hurt and Libby Leach each finished with two hits for the victors, while Mershon, Eddy and Mares each had one. 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Rogers Basement Waterproofing Professional Services Stanley Tree Trimming & Removal • Prompt and Quality Work • Reasonable Rates • Insured • Experienced • References Available Gary Stanley 740-591-8044 Please leave a message 60402051 Alex Hawley �Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Daily Sentinel • Page 9 www.mydailysentinel.com Thursday, May 16, 2013 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, May 16, 2013: This year you see life from a renewed perspective. At times there could be some negativity around you, but you will do your best to find a more positive path or more suitable alternatives. Your personal life becomes a higher priority. Your needs will change because of a transformation that takes place in your daily life. If you are single, you meet people with ease. Just go out and be yourself. If you are attached, the two of you make a shift this year and head down a new path. Both of you will enjoy the excitement that follows. LEO serves as an anchor for you. 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) HHHHH Don’t worry if you wake up grumpy, because your mood will change quickly. Whether someone brought you doughnuts or a different type of treat, you have reason to smile. Creativity and good vibes work well with your spontaneous nature. Tonight: Continue being spontaneous. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You are anchored, and you know what you want. Someone might try to nudge you off that position, as it could come off as stubbornness. When you see the futility of continuing as you have been, others will notice. Be willing to try a suggestion. Tonight: Head home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Keep a conversation moving, and don’t allow negativity to flow in. If you feel tired or drained, consider a checkup with the doctor. Once you relax, someone will share more of his or her thoughts. What you learn could surprise you. Tonight: Go with the moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Put 100 percent into whatever you do. You see what others don’t. They appreciate your insights, depending on how they are delivered. A little diplomacy goes a long way. Try to stabilize a situation. A boss might make an unusual demand. Tonight: Run errands. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH A conversation is important, but don’t make it a bigger deal than need be. In fact, a touch of lightness and concern will produce better, more positive results. The unexpected could play into your plans. You might hear news that forces you to regroup. Tonight: All smiles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH A conversation could be affecting your mood, and therefore your plans. Could you be making more of a comment than what was meant? Talk to an older friend or loved one. This person’s insight will help you find the answer. Tonight: Do for you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH A meeting could alter your plans. Your ability to get past an immediate issue will help you to function on a higher level once again. You could hear some unexpected, good news from a close loved one. Verify the details before taking any action. Tonight: Where the crowds are. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You might be limiting yourself with self-imposed restrictions. Take today and live in the moment by listening to what others are really thinking, feeling or saying. This detachment will help you determine how to break down your own barriers. Tonight: Could be late. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Get past a momentary sense of insecurity. You might discover that a bright new perspective will greet you as a result, which makes interactions fun, lively and worthwhile. A loved one could act in a way that forces you to give him or her attention. Tonight: Why stop? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Work with an individual directly, and you’ll receive the results you want. Though your friends might mean well, they don’t always have the best sense of direction. Don’t ask for advice; however, if someone offers some, remember to be polite. Tonight: Chat over dinner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Others seek you out, because they enjoy your perspective. Enjoy all of the activity, and know that you are valued. Touch base with a child or loved one. Sometimes you get so busy that you forget to make time for a phone call or a caring gesture. Tonight: Hang out with a good friend. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might want to turn a situation around, but you’ll need to work within established boundaries. 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