https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/78b51ff945019d247fbd2a0f67a936de.pdf 89f385ab9c8a5eac0301feb0b1c6d3a0 PDF Text Text LOG ONTO WWW.MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM FOR ARCHIVE s�GAMES s�FEATURES s�E-EDITION s�POLLS & MORE C_ZZb[fehjšFec[heo"�E^_e INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS EHS student awarded Eagle Scout Award... Page 2 Partly sunny, high near 55, low around 43... Page 4 Point, Wahama preview... Page 5 OBITUARIES Eloise E. Rood, 79, Lou Cindy Thompson, 55 50 cents daily THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 Vol. 63, No. 187 Close races determined in official vote count Hawley elected to Meigs Board; Ortman to Pomeroy Council Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com MEIGS COUNTY — Election results that were previously too close to call have now been decided following an official vote count on Tuesday. The official results show that Heather Hawley will be the second board member elected to the Meigs Local Board of Education. While incumbent Ron Logan held a five vote lead over Hawley in the unofficial results, Hawley ultimately defeated Logan by four votes (959-955) in the official count. The official count also includes provisional ballots which were not included in the original count. Ryan Mahr received the most votes to be re-elected to the Meigs Local Board of Education. The Village of Pomeroy will see no change in its elected officials. The race for the fourth council seat was only a four vote margin on election night, with incumbent Luke James Ortman holding the slim lead over Nancy Schartiger. In the final vote count, Ortman retains the seat by a three vote margin. Others elected to Pomeroy Council were incumbents Philip M. Ohlinger, Robert Dru Reed and Victor C. Young III. The issue of electric aggregation failed in the Village of Pomeroy by a four vote margin. The issue was only separated by one vote in the unofficial results. All other results remained unchanged from the unofficial results. A complete listing of election results appears below. Official Results Village Races Middleport Council (four to be elected): Sandra Fultz Brown, 202; Douglas Reed Dixon, 301; Emerson Heighton, 227; Rae Moore, 184; Sharon Older, 311; Richard W. Vaughan, 410; H. Craig Wehrung, 190; David A. Acree, 142. Pomeroy Mayor: Donnie A. May, 156; Jackie R. Welker, 182. Pomeroy Council (four to be elected): Kenneth Klein, 85; Philip M. Ohlinger, 211; Luke James Ortman, 140; Robert Dru Reed, 182; Nancy Schartiger, 137; Victor C. Young III, 180; Donald A. May, 52. Racine Council (four to be elected): Robert E. Beegle, 87; Ronald L. Clark, 101; George E. Cummins, 116; Tim Hill, 112. Rutland Council (four to be elected): Tyler Barnes, 61. Syracuse Council (four to be elected): Lola Hubbard, 59; Roy W. Johnson Jr., 147; Eber O. Pickens Jr., 128; Katelyn C. Roberts, 78; Cassandra D. Smith, 77; Stephanie Wiechmann, 58. Syracuse Board of Public Affairs (two to be elected): Floyd A. Graham, 108; Gordon Winebrenner, 165. School Board Races Athens-Meigs ESC at-large: John Depoy, 1,983; Jeffrey Vogt, 1,195. (NOTE: Race is voted on by more than one county. Numbers reflect only the votes received in meigs County). Alexander Local (three to be elected): Mike Chapman, 104; Fred Davis, 98; Ralph Harvey, Sr., 52; Cory Russell, 82. (NOTE: Race is voted on by more than one county. Numbers reflect only the votes received in meigs County). Eastern Local (two to be elected): E. David Averion, 313; Mark W. Hall, 621; Thomas P. Morrissey, 614. Meigs Local (two to be elected): James R. Acree, Sr., 606; Heather Hawley, 959; David Hoover, 586; Ron Logan, 955; Ryan B. Mahr, 1,014. Southern Local (three to be elected): Peggy S. Gibbs, 378; Paul Harris, 678; Brenda S. See COUNT | 4 Former fiscal officer indicted for theft in office Staff Report tdsnews@civitasmedia.com Submitted photos Andrea Edwards and her second grade class perform Life of a Worm. Southern hosts literacy night Staff Report tdsnews@civitasmedia.com RACINE — An overflow crowd of over 400 squeezed into the Southern cafetorium recently for the fifth annual Literacy Night program dubbed “Dig Into Reading” at Southern Elementary School. The program is a Title-I Parental Involvement activity sponsored by Title I and the Literacy Coaching Program. The event featured a book fair and showcased the work of all grades K-6. Parental Involvement is crucial in academic development. Research has shown that parents that read to their children and who show that reading is important have children that are 50 percent more likely to excel academically. The program was organized by Literacy Coach Meg GuinSee LITERACY | 4 Southern students made a mummy as one of their Literacy Night fun activities. POMEROY — A former Village of Syracuse Fiscal Officer has been indicted on two counts related to misconduct while serving in that position. Megan C. Drummer-Doczi, 33, was recently arraigned in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on one count of theft in office, a fourth degree felony, and one count of theft in office a fifth degree felony. According to the indictment, Drummer-Doczi committed the crime of theft in office on or about March 21, 2013. The fourth degree felony theft in office charge relates to credit card charges in excess of $1,000, but less than $7,500. The fifth degree felony theft in office charge relates to the theft of less than $1,000 in cash. Drummer-Doczi was originally arrested in March by officers with the Syracuse Police Department. She was employed as the Village of Syracuse Fiscal Officer and the Board of Public Affairs (BPA) Clerk from September 2012 to March 2013. She was released on her own recognizance as she awaits future court dates. Attorney David Baer was appointed to represent Drummer-Doczi. A pre-trial settlement conference is scheduled for Feb. 10 with a final pre-trial on Feb. 24. A trial date is currently set for March 13, 2014. 3.5 magnitude earthquake reported in SE Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a mild earthquake has shaken residents in southeastern Ohio. The agency says the 3.5-magnitude quake occurred close to 1 p.m., Wednesday. The epicenter was about 2 miles southeast of the town of Nelsonville in Athens County. The county’s emergency management agency says it received a number of 911 calls about the event but no immediate reports of damage. Geophysicist John Bellini described the quake as “light.” He says people in the area might have felt a quick jolt, while some unstable items could have fallen from desks or shelves. He says earthquakes must register at a 4.5 magnitude to cause any significant damage. Ohio University, in nearby Athens, says its campus felt the earthquake but there was no damage to facilities reported. Holzer supports movement for men’s health Staff Report GDTnews@civitasmedia.com OHIO VALLEY — Throughout November, Holzer Health System encourages all men to become a part of Movember and support men’s health initiatives. Movember 2013 kicks off its seventh year in the United States, challenging men to grow and women to support the Mo (slang for moustache) for the month of November. This is done in order to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives. Holzer is currently hosting a contest for the best mustache. A video is available on our Facebook account, and mustache photos can be sent to movember@holzer.org. Once registered, men, known as Mo Bros, start November clean-shaven and grow their moustache for 30 days. During that time they become walking, talking billboards for men’s health. Female participants, called Mo Sistas, play a crucial role during the campaign by acting as team captains, recruiting others to join, sparking conversations, lending support to Mo Bros who grow, and raising general awareness for the importance of men’s health. “The growth of a new moustache is the key to opening up much needed dialogue around men’s health issues, as we’ve found that each moustache generates 2,413 conversations during the month, raising awareness which can save lives,” said Adam Garone, CEO and co-founder of Movember. “Our success is due to the 855,203 amazing Mo Bros and Mo Sistas who participated globally in 2011, raising $126.3 million world-wide, making Movember the largest non-government funder of prostate cancer research in the world.” For more information on the contest, visit Holzer’s Facebook page. �Page 2 s The Daily Sentinel www.mydailysentinel.com Thursday, November 21, 2013 Death Notices ROOD COOLVILLE — Eloise E. Rood, 79, of Coolville, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, W.Va. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2013, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio with Rev. Glenn Easterling officiating. Burial will be in the Coolville Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. THOMPSON GALLIPOLIS — Lou Cindy Thompson, 55, of Gallipolis, died on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at her residence. A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2013, at the Rodney Church of Light with Pastor Dan Lamphier officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Cindy’s memory to Rodney Church of Light, c/o Mary Sayre, 6611 State Route 588, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. EHS student awarded Eagle Scout Award Brock Smith, pictured, a student at Eastern High School, was recently presented the Eagle Scout award which is the highest honor in boy scouting given. He is the son of Mark and Connie Smith of Reedsville. A dinner attended by family and friends was held recently in his honor at the Seventh Street United Methodist Church in Parkersburg. Meigs County Community Calendar Thursday, Nov. 21 MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Family and Children First Council, regular business meeting, 9 a.m. in the third floor conference room of the Department of Job and Family Services. WELLSTON — The GJMV Solid Waste Management District Policy Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the district office, 1056 S. New Hampshire Avenue in Wellston. SYRACUSE —Ladies of the Meigs County Republican Party, Carleton School, 6:30 p.m. Refreshments. Friday, Nov. 22 BEDFORD TWP. — The Bedford Township Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. at the Scipio Town- ship Fire Department. Monday, Nov. 25 CHESTER — Meigs County Ikes Club will meet at the club house on Sugar Run Road at 7 p.m. A meeting will follow a meal, D.A. Harris is president, Tom Morissey, secretary-treasurer. RACINE — The Southern Local Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. in the high school media center. POMEROY — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. at 117 East Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. POMEROY — The next regular meeting of the Meigs County Agricultural Society/Senior Fairboard will be held at Meigs County Local Briefs Christmas Flower Show SYRACUSE — Meigs County’s annual Christmas flower show will be staged this Saturday and Sunday at the Syracuse Community Center, 2244 7th Street in Syracuse. Viewing of arrangements will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Free refreshments will be served on Sunday afternoon. Office Closed POMEROY — The Meigs County TB Clinic will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving. Christmas Open House CHESTER — The annual Chester Courthouse Christmas open house will be held on Saturday, December 7, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The featured entertainment will be the Eastern High School bell choir under the direction of Chris Kuhn. The 1823 court house has been decorated in he traditional style. Free refreshments will be served. Extension Service Holiday Program POMEROY — The annual Meigs County Extension Service holiday program will be held Wednesday with two sessions, one beginning at 11 a.m. and the second at 6 p.m. The program will last about two hours and will include a make and take craft time, tasting holiday recipes, and receiving a variety of handouts and a holiday book. Rutland VFD Turkey Dinner RUTLAND — The annual Rutland Fire Department turkey dinner will be held with serving beginning at 5 p.m. on Nov. 23 at Meigs Elementary School. Advanced tickets are $6 and are available at the Rutland Department Store, Connie’s Corner, Quality Print Shop or Pomeroy Flower Shop. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Danny Davis at (740) 508-0688. Road Closure MEIGS COUNTY — Parker Run Road (Township Road 18) will be closed through Wednesday, Nov. 27 for bridge repair. Immunization, Flu Shot Clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood/adolescent immunization clinic and flu shot clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the health department. High dose flu vaccines are also available for those age 65 and older. Please bring children’s shot records. Also, bring medical cards/insurance for flu and pneumonia vaccines otherwise there will be a fee associated. The health department cannot accept Ohio Medicaid or Managed Medicaid companies Molina or United Healthcare Community Plan for Flu Shots for those aged 1964 years. The company supplying us the vaccine, VaxCare, cannot bill Medicaid. The Ohio Department of Health is not providing flu shots for this age group during the 2013-2014 flu season. Historic Home Tour ATHENS — The Athens County Historical Society and Museum and The Athens News are beginning the holiday season with a festive tour of Athens’ finest historic homes. On Sunday, Dec. 8, those on the tour will visit five homes around Athens in any order, all of which will be decorated for the holidays. This is a rare opportunity to enter these historic homes. Houses on the tour include 60 Elmwood, 196 East State St., 2 University Terrace, 52 University Terrace and 19 Park Place. Attendees can visit the homes in any order during the hours of 1 to 4 p.m. The tours are open to the public. Tickets are $10 for ACHS&M members and $15 for general admission. They are available by reservation or at any one of the houses on the tour. Call ACHS&M at 740-592-2280 for tickets or for more information. Operation hristmas Child COOLVILLE — Operation Christmas Child will be in operation at the Coolville United Methodist church, 26460 W. Main Street, Coolville, from Nov. 18-25 . Hours to receive contributions will be varied, Nov. 18 , 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Nov, 19, Nov. 21 and Nov. 24 6 to 8 p.m.; Nov. 20, 4 to 6 p.m; Nov. 20, 4 to 6 p.m; Nov. 22, 2 to 4 p.m; Nov. 23, 10 and 2 p.m. and Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 7 pm at the fairgrounds. Officers will be elected, new members will be sworn in, and all other business will be discussed. Friday, Nov. 29 LEBANON TWP. — Lebanon Township will be holding their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at the Township Building. Saturday, Dec. 7 MIDDLEPORT — River City Players presents “Home for the Holidays” an evening of festive songs, at 7 p.m. at the Middleport Village Hall on Pearl Street. Tickets are $7 each at the door and reserved seating can be purchased at the Fabric Shop in Pomeroy. Friday, Dec. 6 POMEROY — Meigs County P.E.R.I. Chapter 74 will hold their December meeting beginning at noon at the Mulberry Community Center. Election of officers and a short meeting followed with a light lunch of ham sandwiches, chips, vegetables, dessert and drinks. You are asked to bring the dessert to share and a gift for the Christmas exchange. Card Shower MIDDLEPORT — Bill Fink has been one of the Middleport Fire Department’s volunteers for many years. Bill has recently been ill. Get-well card to him, also letting him know how much we appreciate his many years of serving our community. Bill Fink, 174 Coal St., Middleport, OH 45760. Meigs County Local Briefs Community Dinner MIDDLEPORT — A free community dinner will be served at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center. The menu will include apple sauce, stuffing with pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls and dessert. Night of Thanksgiving POMEROY — Meigs County “Night of Thanksgiving” will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Mulberry Community Center. The event will include Thanksgiving Dinner at 6 p.m. and singing by soloists, groups and choirs. The event is hosted by the Meigs County and Middleport Ministerial Associations and the Meigs County Churches. Meigs Co-operative Parish events/service projects POMEROY — The Meigs Cooperative Parish hosts a variety of events and service projects available throughout the week at the Mulberry Community Center. Some of those are as follows, Meals at the Mulberry Community Center — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. Parish Shop — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Comfort Club — 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesday. Food Pantry — 9-11 a.m., TuesdayFriday. Celebrate Recovery — 7-9 p.m., Monday. Shape-Up — 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. Zumba — 6:30 p.m., Tuesday. A fund raiser for dog pound improvements POMEROY — A fund raiser for “National Mutt Day” has been set for Sunday, Dec. 1, in the Carleton School gymnasium at Syracuse. Serving of a spaghetti dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all proceeds will go to the Meigs County dog shelter and the Meigs County Humane Society for the purchase of ceiling material for the dog shelter and straw for outside bedding for small animals. Free straw give-a-ways are held each December and February and the locations are announced in The Daily Sentinel. Cost of the dinner is $6 for those nine years and older, and $3 for those eight years of age and younger. Tickets purchased in advance are $5 for those nine years of age and over, and $3 for those eight years and younger. Pre-event tickets are available by calling numbers of members which include (740) 416-0803, (740) 949-2266 and (740) 992-2266. Each dinner includes spaghetti with meat or without, a roll, salad, and dessert. Details of W.Va. medical marijuana bill emerge CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The first details about a proposal to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in West Virginia emerged on Wednesday during a legislative committee meeting. Ohio Valley Treatment Center “Now Accepting New Patients” * Treatments for Drug Addiction * Suboxone/Subutex (across Wendys, behind Tudors) Wed 1:30pm-4pm Thurs 1pm-4pm Fri 10:30am-5pm Dr. Nolan, M.D. Dr. Shamblin, M.D. � ���()),2�� +$�6��0���)$ / +0���� 304-674-6676 60463897 The legislature’s Joint Health Committee was told during an interim meeting that a bill allowing the use of medical marijuana is being drafted for consideration in the upcoming legislative session. The National Conference of State Legislatures says 20 states and the District of Columbia allow the use of medical marijuana, though it’s still prohibited under federal law. West Virginia lawmakers have spent time learning about the issue in at least one previous interim meeting earlier this year. Charles Roskovensky, chief counsel for the House Committee on Health and Human Resources, told the joint committee that a bill he’s drafting for them would allow people with certain illnesses like cancer and glaucoma to possess up to six ounces of marijuana. If the bill becomes law, registered patients would be able to purchase medical marijuana at five ‘compassion centers’ throughout the state that would be chosen through a competitive bid process, he said. Registered patients would also be allowed to have a limited number of 12 marijuana plants, he said. Roskovensky said the bill was not in its final form and solicited suggestions from lawmakers who serve on the Joint Health Committee, and directed questions about the proposal to the committee’s co-chairmen. It wasn’t clear how much support the proposal would have in the committee. No vote was taken and comments were limited, with most questions and discussion being deferred to another time. �Thursday, November 21, 2013 The Daily Sentinel s Page 3 www.mydailysentinel.com Civitas Media PRO FOOTBALL REVIEW Del Rio interviewed for job at USC during Broncos bye DENVER (AP) — Jack Del Rio’s stock is on soaring less than two years after his firing by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Broncos confirmed Sunday that Del Rio interviewed for the head coaching job at Southern California during Denver’s bye week. Fox Sports first reported Del Rio’s interview with his alma mater. USC Athletic Director Pat Haden reached out to Broncos executive vice president John Elway for permission to speak with Denver’s defensive coordinator at a time that was convenient for the NFL team. Del Rio is leading the Super Bowl-or-bust Denver Broncos while John Fox recovers from heart surgery and earlier this month he interviewed for one of the crown jewel jobs in college football — the head coaching gig at his alma mater, Southern California. Within three months, Del Rio figures to have a spacious office on a college campus or at an NFL complex. Del Rio was handed a golden opportunity to basically audition for any number of head coaching jobs when Fox landed in a Charlotte, N.C., hospital two weeks ago and his doctors determined he could no longer put off an operation to replace his defective aortic valve that wasn’t pumping enough blood throughout his body. Del Rio was named interim head coach of Broncos 48 hours later and he immediately decided to keep his defensive coordinator duties, as well. Del Rio, who went 69-72 in 8½ seasons as Jacksonville’s George Bridges | MCT Head coach Jack Del Rio, left, when he was coaching the Jacksonville Jaguars, stands with Houston Texans Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips. Del Rio, who is filling in for Denver football coach John Fox while Fox is recovering from heart surgery, interviewed for the USC head football coaching job recently. head coach from 2003-11, never had a quarterback with the Jaguars like he does in Denver in Peyton Manning. And even though he came from a defensive background built on his 11-year pro career as a star linebacker, Del Rio never had a defense with the Jaguars like the one he leads in Denver with the likes of Von Miller, Wesley Woodyard, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Champ Bailey. Although Del Rio and Fox go way back — Fox hired him as his first defensive coordinator when he got his first head coaching job with the Carolina Panthers in 2002 — Del Rio is not a carbon copy of Fox. He told The Associated Press recently that he isn’t just channeling Fox during this stretch of games while his boss recovers. “You could characterize it how you’d like. I’ve said very clearly, he’s established a blueprint and I’ve worked with him before. So, I understand John,” Del Rio said. “I also understand myself, having been a head coach for nine years. I can’t possibly be at my best if I’m going to stop and pause and go, ‘What would John do? Oh, uhhh.’ No, I can’t do that.” The Broncos were impressed by Haden’s approach because college administrators are under no obligation to seek permission from NFL teams before reaching out to their coaches. Haden is a former NFL quarterback. Del Rio interviewed for the Trojans’ job Nov. 1. The next day, Fox fell ill while golfing in North Carolina and his doctors moved up his scheduled heart surgery to Nov. 4, the same day Del Rio got the Top performers for week PASSING 10 PASSING interim head coaching tag. Fox watched from his home as Del Rio won his debut last week at San Diego, 28-20. Del Rio could be busy coaching the Broncos into February. Cardiologists and heart surgeons say recovery from aortic valve replacement and its arduous cardio rehab can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Del Rio has steadfastly declined to publicly discuss any possible interest he might have in returning to USC, where he starred as a linebacker in the early 1980s, earned consensus All-America honors as a senior and was named co-MVP of the 1985 Rose Bowl. USC fired Lane Kiffin earlier this season and Ed Orgeron returned fun to a dour program — and wins, none bigger than a 20-17 win over powerful Stanford on Saturday night. It was Orgeron’s fifth win since stepping in for Kiffin in late September. One thing’s for sure: Del Rio isn’t going anywhere before the Broncos’ season is over. If the Trojans and Del Rio want each other — and neither party has indicated that, at least publicly, so far — USC would have to wait for him to fulfill his contractual obligations to the Broncos, which expire after the Super Bowl. Universities have hired professional coaches before and allowed them to fulfill their NFL responsibilities, such as Notre Dame did with Charlie Weis when he was the New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator. Series looks at lives of former NFL players Rick Freeman AP Sports Writer As a former NFL quarterback, Ray Lucas was used to having a plan and carrying it out. A few years ago, this was his plan: He would wait for a Sunday morning while his wife and daughters went to church, then drive to the George Washington Bridge, crank the wheel over and drive off the side. “Until very recently, I was making plans to end it,” Lucas says in the first episode of “Casualties of the Gridiron” an online documentary series from GQ that goes live Monday morning on video.GQ.com and the GQ Youtube channel. That emotional gut punch is just one of many in the eight episodes of about 10 minutes each. New episodes will come out every Monday and Thursday before the series wraps on Dec. 18. “It’s very haunting. I think after you watch an episode, it really stays with you,” said Dawn Ostroff, the President of Conde Nast Entertainment. “My hope is that people will see it so they can feel compassion in their hearts for what these men were going through.” Isaac Solotaroff is the documentary’s director and executive producer, with co-director Jesse Handsher and executive producer Jennifer Smith. Among the difficult moments they captured is when former linebacker Terry Tautolo finds himself in an old 49ers team photo, pointing out Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott before he identifies himself. Then he explains how he found himself homeless. His former UCLA teammate from the 1970s, Brent Boyd, makes an appearance in archival footage testifying before Congress. Then he’s right there on camera, explaining how his life might have turned out dif- ferent if he knew then what he knows now. “I graduated UCLA with honors and was accepted to law school,” Boyd said. “But my dream had always been to be an NFL player.” The next time we see him, he’s with a clinician, struggling to name more than a half-dozen or so words that begin with the letter B. Boyd then explains that he has moved in with his 24-year-old son. “We’ve kind of reversed roles,” Boyd says. “He’s taking care of Dad now.” The series shows plenty of moments of hope, too. Jen Smith is a constant presence as the do-it-all director of player programs for PAST, an organization that helps former players get treatment for physical and mental issues, manage pain and addiction, and generally improve their quality of life. She was the one Lucas reached out to when he was contemplating suicide. Smith said in an interview with The Associated Press that she picked up the phone one summer day and heard “My name is Ray Lucas. Somebody gave me your phone number, and I’m going to drive off the George Washington Bridge on Sunday.” Smith, who has been working with former NFL players for years, said that suicidal thoughts and tendencies are more common than not among former players. As is addiction, which frequently happens when players without insurance turn to pills to manage chronic pain issues. She got Lucas the help he needed, and now he’s working side by side with her at PAST, which stands for Pain Alternatives, Solutions and Treatments, where former players gather once a month or so to discuss their issues among each other. 506, Romo, DAL vs. DEN 10/06 (25-36, 5 TD) 488, M. Stafford, DET vs. DAL 10/27 (33-48, 1 TD) 480, A. Rodgers, GBY vs. WAS 09/15 (34-42, 4 TD) 462, P. Manning, DEN vs. BAL 09/05 (27-42, 7 TD) 450, E. Manning, NYG at DAL 09/08 (27-42, 4 TD) 432, Brady, NWE vs. PIT 11/03 (23-33, 4 TD) 428, Vick, PHL vs. SND 09/15 (23-36, 2 TD) 421, M. Ryan, ATL vs. NWE 09/29 (34-54, 2 TD) 419, C. Palmer, ARI at JAX 11/17 (30-42, 2 TD) 419, P. Rivers, SND at PHL 09/15 (36-47, 3 TD) 414, P. Manning, DEN at DAL 10/06 (33-42, 4 TD) 413, Brees, NOR vs. MIA 09/30 (30-39, 4 TD) 412, Kaepernick, SNF vs. GBY 09/08 (27-39, 3 TD) 411, P. Rivers, SND at OAK 10/06 (35-48, 2 TD) 406, Roethlisberger, PIT vs. CHI 09/22 (26-41, 2 TD) 406, Foles, PHL at OAK 11/03 (22-28, 7 TD) 401, P. Rivers, SND vs. DAL 09/29 (35-42, 3 TD) 400, Roethlisberger, PIT at NWE 11/03 (28-48, 4 TD) 392, Brees, NOR vs. DAL 11/10 (34-41, 4 TD) 386, P. Manning, DEN at IND 10/20 (29-49, 3 TD) 385, M. Stafford, DET at WAS 09/22 (25-42, 2 TD) 383, Roethlisberger, PIT at MIN 09/29 (36-51, 1 TD) 382, Brees, NOR at NYJ 11/03 (30-51, 2 TD) 374, M. Ryan, ATL vs. STL 09/15 (33-43, 2 TD) 374, P. Manning, DEN vs. OAK 09/23 (32-37, 3 TD) 372, Dalton, CIN at DET 10/20 (24-34, 3 TD) 367, Roethlisberger, PIT vs. DET 11/17 (29-45, 4 TD) 362, E. Manning, NYG vs. DEN 09/15 (28-49, 1 TD) 362, M. Stafford, DET at PIT 11/17 (19-46, 2 TD) RUSHING 184, L. McCoy, PHL at WAS 09/09 (31 att., 1 TD) 175, D. Murray, DAL vs. STL 09/22 (26 att., 1 TD) 163, Rainey, TAM vs. ATL 11/17 (30 att., 2 TD) 158, M. James, TAM at SEA 11/03 (ot) (28 att., 0 TD) 158, L. McCoy, PHL vs. KAN 09/19 (20 att., 1 TD) 155, L. McCoy, PHL at GBY 11/10 (25 att., 0 TD) 154, Ellington, ARI vs. ATL 10/27 (15 att., 1 TD) 153, Gore, SNF at STL 09/26 (20 att., 1 TD) 150, Chr. Johnson, TEN at STL 11/03 (23 att., 2 TD) 150, Lacy, GBY vs. CHI 11/04 (22 att., 1 TD) 150, R. Jennings, OAK at HOU 11/17 (22 att., 1 TD) 149, B. Powell, NYJ vs. BUF 09/22 (27 att., 0 TD) 145, M. Lynch, SEA at ATL 11/10 (24 att., 1 TD) 145, Ingram, NOR vs. DAL 11/10 (14 att., 1 TD) 144, Do. Martin, TAM vs. NOR 09/15 (29 att., 0 TD) 141, A. Foster, HOU vs. STL 10/13 (20 att., 0 TD) 140, A. Peterson, MIN vs. PIT 09/29 (23 att., 2 TD) 140, A. Peterson, MIN at DAL 11/03 (25 att., 1 TD) 139, Re. Bush, DET vs. CHI 09/29 (18 att., 1 TD) 139, A. Morris, WAS at MIN 11/07 (26 att., 0 TD) 139, Ivory, NYJ vs. NOR 11/03 (18 att., 1 TD) 134, Stacy, STL vs. SEA 10/28 (26 att., 0 TD) 132, J. Starks, GBY vs. WAS 09/15 (20 att., 1 TD) 131, R. Rice, BAL at CHI 11/17 (ot) (25 att., 1 TD) 129, D. McFadden, OAK vs. JAX 09/15 (19 att., 0 TD) 127, Ry. Mathews, SND at MIA 11/17 (19 att., 0 TD) 127, Stacy, STL vs. TEN 11/03 (27 att., 2 TD) 125, Forte, CHI at GBY 11/04 (24 att., 1 TD) 125, M. Lynch, SEA vs. TAM 11/03 (ot) (21 att., 0 TD) 121, A. Morris, WAS vs. SND 11/03 (ot) (25 att., 1 TD) RECEIVING 329, Cal. Johnson, DET vs. DAL 10/27 (14 rec., 1 TD) 229, And. Johnson, HOU vs. IND 11/03 (9 rec., 3 TD) 218, Jeffery, CHI vs. NOR 10/06 (10 rec., 1 TD) 208, Boldin, SNF vs. GBY 09/08 (13 rec., 1 TD) 196, Ant. Brown, PIT vs. CHI 09/22 (9 rec., 2 TD) 193, De. Jackson, PHL vs. SND 09/15 (9 rec., 1 TD) 193, Mi. Floyd, ARI at JAX 11/17 (6 rec., 1 TD) 190, Blackmon, JAX at DEN 10/13 (14 rec., 0 TD) 182, Ju. Jones, ATL vs. STL 09/15 (11 rec., 1 TD) 180, Ve. Davis, SNF vs. ARI 10/13 (8 rec., 2 TD) 179, Cal. Johnson, DET at PIT 11/17 (6 rec., 2 TD) 179, J. Graham, NOR at TAM 09/15 (10 rec., 1 TD) 178, Jam. Jones, GBY vs. WAS 09/15 (11 rec., 0 TD) 172, Garcon, WAS vs. SND 11/03 (ot) (7 rec., 0 TD) 166, To. Smith, BAL at BUF 09/29 (5 rec., 1 TD) 165, V. Jackson, TAM vs. ATL 11/17 (10 rec., 1 TD) 164, Cruz, NYG at KAN 09/29 (10 rec., 1 TD) 162, A.. Green, CIN at CHI 09/08 (9 rec., 2 TD) 161, De. Thomas, DEN vs. BAL 09/05 (5 rec., 2 TD) 155, Cal. Johnson, DET vs. CIN 10/20 (9 rec., 2 TD) 155, A.. Green, CIN at DET 10/20 (6 rec., 1 TD) 154, S. Holmes, NYJ vs. BUF 09/22 (5 rec., 1 TD) 154, V. Jackson, TAM at NYJ 09/08 (7 rec., 0 TD) 151, A.. Green, CIN at BAL 11/10 (ot) (8 rec., 1 TD) 151, Ter. Williams, DAL vs. DEN 10/06 (4 rec., 1 TD) 150, Decker, DEN at IND 10/20 (8 rec., 1 TD) 150, De. Jackson, PHL at OAK 11/03 (5 rec., 1 TD) 149, Douglas, ATL vs. TAM 10/20 (7 rec., 1 TD) 149, Gonzalez, ATL vs. NWE 09/29 (12 rec., 2 TD) 147, Ant. Brown, PIT vs. DET 11/17 (7 rec., 2 TD) 146, J. Gordon, CLE at MIN 09/22 (10 rec., 1 TD) 146, And. Johnson, HOU at SND 09/09 (12 rec., 0 fever Visit our website to show your grasp of the gridiron for a chance to win great prizes! It’s Always On At B-Dubs! 214 Upper River Rd. Gallipolis, OH 740-446-7891 Mon-Thurs 11am-12am Fri-Sat 11am-2am Sun 11am-12am 60448586 �Page 4 s The Daily Sentinel www.mydailysentinel.com Thursday, November 21, 2013 Obama, Clinton families pay tribute to JFK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama paid tribute Wednesday to former President John F. Kennedy’s legacy, joining former President Bill Clinton to lay a wreath at Kennedy’s grave and presenting a freedom medal that Kennedy conceived before his assassination 50 years ago this week. One on each side, Obama and Clinton held the hands of Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, as they made their way up the stairs at Arlington National Cemetery. First lady Michelle Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joined the two presidents to place a wreath near the eternal flame that marks Kennedy’s gravesite. Obama and Clinton placed their hands over their hearts as a bugler played taps near an American flag at half-staff. Obama made no public comments, but greeted Kennedy relatives gathered to honor his legacy ahead of the 50th anniversary of his assassination on Friday. The daylong tribute began earlier at the White House, where Obama bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on prominent Americans including Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey. Kennedy established the modern version of the medal, but was assassinated two weeks before he planned to honor the first group of recipients. “Today, we salute fierce competitors who became true champions,” Obama said, pausing to speak in personal terms about each of the recipients and their contributions to society. The leaders honored ran the gamut from sports and entertainment to science and public service. Mrs. Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and film director Steven Spielberg were among those gathered in the East Room of the White House to watch the ceremony. Turning to the former White House inhabitant, Obama said that Bill Clinton’s presidency had been only the start of his work to improve the world, crediting his post-presidency humanitarian works as helping to save or improve the lives of hundreds of millions around the world. “I’m grateful, Bill, as well, for the advice and counsel that you’ve offered me, on and off the golf course,” Obama said to chuckles. “And most importantly, for your lifesaving work around the world, which represents what’s the very best in America.” As a teenager, Bill Clinton shook hands with Kennedy the summer before the assassination when he and other high school students in the Boys Nation program went to Washington. Obama said the late Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, didn’t just break the stratospheric glass ceiling, “she blasted right through it.” “Young girls need to see role models, she said. You can’t be what you can’t see,” Obama said. “Today our daughters, including Malia and Sasha, can set their sights a little bit higher because Sally Ride showed them the way.” Receiving the award for Ride, who died last year, was Tam O’Shaughnessy, who was introduced as Ride’s life partner. The president made a point of highlighting those who had overcome additional obstacles and stigmatization because they were gay, black, female or Asian. He noted that early in her career, Oprah’s bosses suggested she change her name to something more relatable. “I got the same advice,” Obama said. Kennedy established the modern version of the medal, but was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, two weeks before he planned to honor the inaugural group of recipients. Hundreds of noteworthy figures have since received the medal. In the evening, Obama plans a speech on Kennedy’s legacy of service at a dinner at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History attended by current and past medal recipients, including baseball’s Hank Aaron, astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, singer Aretha Franklin, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, activist Jesse Jackson and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is to introduce Obama at the dinner. Other Kennedy relatives are expected to attend, including Robert Kennedy’s daughter Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and former diplomat Jean Kennedy Smith, a former medal recipient and John F. Kennedy’s only surviving sibling. Friday marks 50 years to the day since Kennedy was slain while riding in an open car in a motorcade during a visit to Dallas. Obama plans to meet privately at the White House on Friday with leaders and volunteers from the Peace Corps program, also established by Kennedy. The Clintons’ presence at the eternal flame where Kennedy is buried was sure to spark speculation about whether Obama has a favorite in the 2016 race to succeed him. Every move by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is being scrutinized for signs of whether she’ll run. Vice President Joe Biden, another potential candidate, attended only the White House medal ceremony. Opponents decry Ohio 'stand your ground' proposal COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Opponents including black legislators, youth and church groups decried the dangers of an Ohio “stand your ground” self-defense proposal Wednesday, as the expansive gun measure moved toward House passage. State Rep. Alicia Reese, president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, said broadening the list of circumstances under which people can use force without the duty to first retreat will be bad for the state. Under current law, residents need not retreat before using force if they are lawfully in their homes, vehicles or the vehicle of an immediate family member. The measure would expand the circumstances where the use of force trumps the duty to retreat to public settings, such as stores and streets. Reese said her members support the Second Amendment and a person’s right to self-defense, but they have rallied, marched, and submitted 10,000 petition signatures urging the bill be defeated. Foes were working Wednesday to jam the phone lines of Gov. John Kasich and fellow Republican lawmakers in protest, she said. James Hayes, an organizer of the Ohio Student Association, said statistics show similar measures that have cropped up around the country since George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the 2012 Florida shooting death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin have not reduced gun violence. “As a young black man liv- ing in the post-Trayvon world, I have real concerns about the implications of ‘stand your ground,’” said Hayes said. Hayes, Reese and others say such laws pose unnecessary dangers to black teens if they dress, walk or listen to music in a way others perceive as threatening. At least 22 states have similar laws, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The laws generally eliminate a person’s duty to retreat in the face of a serious physical threat. At least nine of those state laws include language stating one may “stand his or her ground.” Ohio’s bill doesn’t include such language. Julie Eichorn of Moms Demand Action said the “stand your ground” runs counter to healthy conflict resolution. “‘Kill first, ask questions later’ is not justice,” she said. Supporters of the provision say no person should have to retreat in order to ensure his or her safety. “When an Ohio citizen is in peril of serious bodily harm or even death at the hands of an attacker, his or her first duty should be self-defense, not a duty to retreat and hope for the best,” the bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Terry Johnson, has said. More than a dozen lawmakers have signed on as co-sponsors to his bill, which also would ease certain license requirements for carrying concealed weapons and spell out how the state’s attorney general enters into agreements with other states to allow Ohioans with concealed weapons permits to carry fire- arms among those states. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office recently reported almost 82,200 new concealedcarry licenses were issued in the first nine months of 2012, more than any one calendar year since permitting began in 2004. Beside the self-defense provisions, the bill also would also set up reciprocity license agreements with other states that honor Ohio concealedcarry permits. Tobi Hoover, executive director of the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence, said the arrangement effectively gives other states’ leaders the right to set gun policy in Ohio. Following House passage, the bill would head next to the Senate. Among changes, it would: — Eliminate the requirement that a person reside in Ohio to receive or renew a concealed handgun license; — Eliminate the current 12-hour training requirement, substituting a minimum of four training hours in the safe handling and use of a firearm; — Allow investigators with the attorney general’s office to carry firearms when investigating offenses related to the Medicaid program or involving abuse or neglect in nursing homes and residential care facilities; — Waive certain concealed-carry license renewal requirements for members of the armed forces, Peace Corps or foreign service while on active duty and for six months afterward. Count From Page 1 Johnson, 590; Dennis D. Teaford, 483. Township Races Bedford Township Trustee (two to be elected): Timothy M. Hall, 158; Shawn M. Hawley, 156; Roger A. Ziegler, 108; Evan Eastman, 37. Chester Township Trustee (two to be elected): Alan Holter, 286; Rodney L. Keller, 368; Blair Windon, 239. Columbia Township Trustee (two to be elected): Don Cheadle, 113; Marco Jeffers, 102. Lebanon Township Trustee (two to be elected): Gary Cooper Jr., 107; Donald R. Dailey, 84; Gregory Weddle, 75. Letart Township Trustee (two to be elected): Dave Graham, 83; Dean V. Hill, 55; Michael Roush, 130; Wayne Wilson, 51. Letart Township Fiscal Officer: Joan Manuel, 128. Olive Township Trustee (two to be elected): William R. Osborne, 231; Joshua G. Hayman, 96; Corey Hill, 12; Jackie Westfall, 62. Olive Township Fiscal Officer: Kaleen S. Hayman, 262. Orange Township Trustee (two to be elected): Jerry Burke, 113; Michael E. Guess, 94; Roger A. Ritchie, 100. Rutland Township Trustee (two to be elected): David E. Davis, 217; Steve Lambert, 235. Salem Township Trustee (two to be elected): Jack L. Ervin, 125; Delmas Goff, 87; H. Dannie Lambert, 133. Salisbury Township Trustee (two to be elected): Manning K. Roush, 632; Bill Spaun, 778. Ohio Valley Forecast Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Saturday: A chance of snow showers after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Saturday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Local Stocks AEP (NYSE) — 47.51 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 24.59 Ashland Inc. 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Scipio Township Trustee (two to be elected): Tammy Andrus, 142; Robert Butcher, 193; Roger Cotterill, 178. Sutton Township Trustee (two to be elected): Jerry Hayman, 346; Larry C. Smith, 432; Tom Theiss, 274. Levies and Issues Meigs County Senior Citizens levy: For — 3,361; Against — 1,241. Middleport Village Fire levy: For — 315; Against — 243. Racine Village Fire levy: For — 140; Against — 19. Syracuse Village Police levy: For — 140; Against — 64. Chester Township Fire levy: For — 449; Against — 119. Columbia Township Road levy: For — 81; Against — 77. Lebanon Township Fire levy: For — 119; Against — 53. Letart Township Fire Levy: For — 155; Against — 45. Olive Township Road levy: For — 182; Against — 132. Rutland Township Fire levy: For — 285; Against — 74. Scipio Township Fire levy: For — 251; Against — 69. Scipio Township Road levy: For — 236; Against — 82. Sutton Township Fire levy: For — 510; Against — 165. Southern Local current expenses levy: For — 518; Against — 512. Pomeroy Village Electric Aggregation: For — 159; Against — 163. Racine Village Electric Aggregation: For — 83; Against — 56. Pomeroy 3 Local Option Sunday Sales: Yes — 59; No — 30. Racine Village Local Option: Yes — 45; No — 108. Literacy From Page 1 ther and Vicki Northup, Administrative Secretary and Title One Parent Liaison. Parents and guests were involved in many activities as well as being invited to the Scholastic book fair, a gallery walk, book walk, mummy wrap, special reader series, and class programs. The varsity basketball team and Coach Jeff Caldwell helped parents navigate the various stations. “I am really pleased with the great turnout that we had,” said Guinther. “We have always had strong parental support, but tonight was just overwhelming. Literacy Night was a huge success.” “I want to thank the students, parents, teachers, and everyone that helped with the program. It took a lot of work to put this night together. Most of all we hope our goal of making reading fun, and making reading resources available was accomplished. In planning for the program, teachers used the Ohio Common Core standards. I feel like we met our objectives and much more.” Representatives from the Meigs County District Public Library were on hand to promote reading and aid parents in gaining access to the library, and to promote reading literacy in general. Additionally, li- brary staff comes to school on a regular basis as “Literacy Partners” for Title One Reading. The night’s programming began with various ties to “Dig Into Reading” including an Egyptian theme that represented actual “digging” through history through geological and archaeological discoveries. To the surprise of students, Literacy Coach Meg Guinther, K-3 Principal Tricia McNickle, and Title One Teacher Jody Norris dressed up like Cleopatra and Egyptian Princesses. That trio became Pharaoh’s harem when Master of Ceremonies Scott Wolfe came to center stage as Pharaoh and the fifth Grade Class performed “Walk Like an Egyptian”. McNickle said, “There are a lot of great things going on here at Southern Elementary and events like this give our kids a chance to show off what they are learning. I am really excited about the turnout tonight and everyone working together to highlight reading and to promote the work of our kids.” Angie Smith’s second grade class then presented a reading theater entitled “Stone Soup”. The Kindergarten classes of Misty Rogers, Carrie Gardner, and Christy Essick gave an enthusiastic performance of “Dirt On My Shirt.” The “Enormous Turnip” was presented by Carissa Bailey’s second grade reading class. Kelly Drummer’s sixth graders made the Egyptian Project gallery art items. These were on display in the old elementary lobby. Additionally, the fourth graders and third graders made story boards as part of a reading contest. Reading teachers participating in the various programs were Beth Bay, Martie Rose, and Joy Neal. Kaden Johnson, Colton Lavender, and Jake Roush took home top honors in the third grade story board contest. Rachel Jackson, Ella Cooper, and Logan Greenlee were the fourth grade winners. At this point in the program, the large group split into two smaller groups to experience the entire branch out activities and to visit the book fair. Concessions were provided free of charge to everyone present. When the two groups reassembled, Andrea Edwards’ second grade class presented “Diary of A Worm.” Prizes, including two $50 iTunes cards provided by Home National Bank and Subway and Walmart gift cards made possible from the Box Top for Education program were presented to lucky attendees. In keeping with the spirit of Veterans’ Day, the first graders of Dawn Hill, Wendy Beegle, and Deborah Harris performed patriotic songs. The first grade also performed the day before at the Veterans’ Day assembly. Federal Programs Director Scott Wolfe said, “This was a truly wonderful night. Living in a small community gives us the opportunity to give back to the community in a big way. Thanks to everyone who turned out tonight in support of kids. It was a fun night for everyone and proof that reading can indeed be fun.” The event was sponsored by the PTO, the After school program, and Box Top collecting program. All proceeds of the book fair will go towards enhancing academic programs, reading programs, and the funding of academic events such as the Literacy Night. Additionally, the Literacy program encourages parents to continue to read to children and reminds the community that the school utilizes the “Box Top” program, Campbell’s Soup Label Program, and pop can/ tab saving program. For further information, please contact Vicki Northup at (740) 949-4222 Extension 1125 or send your labels and box tops to school. �The Daily Sentinel SPORTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 mdssports@civitasmedia.com MJ’s long arms helping Bengals stay in first CINCINNATI (AP) — Greg Little broke free of the coverage as he ran along the front of the end zone. All Cleveland quarterback Jason Campbell had to do was lob the ball his way. Whap! It never got past the line of scrimmage. Another quarterback had failed to escape the long arms of the Bengals’ Michael Johnson. The 6-foot-7 defensive end has batted down five passes this season, according to STATS, but none of his swats has been more prominent than the ones last Sunday during a 41-20 victory over Cleveland. The Bengals (7-4) came away in control of the AFC North heading into their bye week. Getting the ball past Johnson and 6-foot-6 Carlos Dunlap on the other end of Cincinnati’s line is a tall order. “Sometimes you get it and a lot of times you don’t,” Johnson said. “The percentage is a lot lower of getting it than not getting it. Sometimes you can feel it grazing (a hand) and know you could have gotten a lot more on it.” He’s gotten enough of them to make a difference. Johnson’s total of five passes batted down at the line ranks second in the NFL to Connor Barwin’s six for Philadelphia, according to STATS. The Bengals have batted down 10 overall, tied for sixth in the league. That doesn’t include the number of passes redirected at the line. Johnson had both on Sunday. The Browns had a chance to go up 7-0 when Little got open on a third-and-goal play. Johnson got his left hand up at the last instant to bat down the pass and force a field goal. His back was to the receiver, so he didn’t realize he’d prevented a touchdown until he got to the sideline. “I came to the sideline and every- body was excited,” Johnson said. “I just thought it was a tipped pass. I didn’t know somebody was wide open. Just turned out like that. We got each other’s back like that.” He had a large hand in the Bengals’ first touchdown as well, slightly tipping Campbell’s pass late in the first quarter with the Browns up 13-0. The deflected throw went to linebacker James Harrison for an interception that set up Cincinnati’s first score in a 31-point second quarter. “It changed the whole momentum of the game,” cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones said. “Signs of a good team: working together to be great.” The Bengals thought Johnson would develop into a disruptive pass rusher when they drafted him in the third round out of Georgia Tech in See BENGALS | 6 Submitted photo Rio Grande’s Brianna Thomas looks for an open teammate while WV State’s India Taste plays defense during the first half of Tuesday night’s game at the Newt Oliver Arena. The visiting Yellow Jackets rallied from a 10-point first half deficit to post a 77-72 win over the RedStorm. Yellow Jackets rally, deal Rio women first loss Randy Payton URG Sports Information RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Lexy Carson poured in a game-high 30 points, including four free throws in the final 26.1 seconds, to lift West Virginia State University to a 77-72 comefrom-behind win over the University of Rio Grande, Tuesday night, in non-conference women’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. The loss was the first in six outings for the RedStorm, while W.Va. State improved to 2-1 with the victory. The Yellow Jackets trailed 72-71 after Rio Grande freshman forward Alexis Payne (Deep Water, WV) scored off of an offensive rebound with 54.6 seconds remaining in the game, but scored the final six points of the contest all from the free throw line - to earn the win. Asia Greenleaf actually gave State the lead for good by connecting twice from the charity stripe with 43.2 seconds left, while Carson finished things off by twice hitting a pair of free throws at 26.1 and 6.7 seconds remaining, respectively. Rio Grande scored the game’s first nine points and led twice led by as many as 10 points midway through the opening half, but a 12-2 run by the Jackets knotted the score at 24-24 with 5:51 left before the intermission and the game was nip-andtuck the rest of the way. The game included 10 ties and 17 lead changes, including four of each in the final 3:19. State’s biggest lead of the night was the five-point margin of victory, although it led by five points on three occasions earlier in the second half, including 66-61 after a bucket by Carson with 5:28 remaining, but Rio scored five straight to tie the score and eventually went back in front 6867 on a pair of free throws by junior guard Brianna Thomas (Maplewood, NJ) with 1:53 left and 72-71 on Payne’s basket with just under one minute to play. The Yellow Jackets survived a season-high 28 turnovers by shooting 54 percent from the field overall (26-for-48), 60 percent from three-point range (9for-15) and enjoying a 4232 edge in rebounding - the first time Rio Grande has been outrebounded this season. The RedStorm shot a season-low 37 percent overall (25-for-67) and hit just five of their 21 threepoint tries. Among the quartet of Rio players who entered the game averaging in double figures, only Thomas reached the plateau in the loss with a career-high 25 points. She also had six steals. Freshman forward Brooke Marcum (Vinton, OH) grabbed 11 rebounds in a losing cause for the RedStorm. In addition to Carson’s big night, WVSU also got 15 points from Rachel Ward - who averaged just three points per game coming into the contest - as well 13 points from Greenleaf and 10 from India Taste. Greenleaf also had a team-high seven rebounds and Taste handed out eight assists. Rio Grande returns to action on Thursday night in its Mid-South Conference opener when it hosts Cumberland (TN) University for a 6 p.m. tipoff. OVP Sports Schedule Thursday, Nov. 21 College Basketball Cumberland at URG women, 6 p.m. Cumberland at URG men, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 Football Wheeling Park at Point Pleasant, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball OVCS vs. Elk Valley at Maranatha Baptist, 6 p.m. Federal Hocking at Meigs, 6 p.m. Boys Basketball OVCS vs. Elk Valley at Maranatha Baptist, 7:30 Saturday, Nov. 23 Football Wahama at Madonna, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball OVCS at Maranatha Baptist, TBA Sciotoville East at South Gallia, 2:30 Oak Hill at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. Boys Basketball OVCS at Maranatha Baptist, TBA Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Point Pleasant senior Chase Walton (48) receives congratulations from both the 12th man and teammates Brian Gibbs (18) and Noah Morgan (76) following a touchdown against Logan Friday night in a Class AAA opening round playoff game at OVB Field in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Point hosts Patriots in AAA quarterfinal Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Two great stories, but only one gets another chapter. A pair of magical gridiron seasons will be put to the test Friday night when fourth-ranked Point Pleasant hosts fifth-ranked Wheeling Park in an epic Class AAA quarterfinal playoff contest at Ohio Valley Bank Track and Field in Mason County. Both the Big Blacks (11-0) and visiting Patriots (101) are enjoying historical 2013 football campaigns, as each squad is rewriting some records that cover significant amounts of time. WPHS won its first playoff game since 2008 Friday night with a 55-34 victory over No. 12 South Charleston, while Point recorded its first AAA postseason victory since 1979 last Saturday evening with a 41-14 decision over No. 13 Logan. The Patriots — whose only loss this year came Week 7 at Morgantown (41-38) — advanced past the first round of the playoffs for just the eighth time in the program’s history last weekend, but that accomplishment is not even close to the crowning jewel in their season thus far. Wheeling Park became the first West Virginiabased team to defeat Steubenville (42-22) since Weir accomplished the same feat back in 1963. The Patriots — who also scored just 30 points in a dozen Point Pleasant football coach Dave Darst, right, looks over previous losses to the Big Red — were also the first the field before sending an offensive play in with senior Wheeling public school to beat Steubenville since Austen Toler (8) during a Week 11 football contest against Lewis County at OVB Field in Point Pleasant, W.Va. See POINT | 6 Browns trying to avoid hangover against Steelers BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Jason Campbell has learned that once Sunday’s over, Sunday’s over. Win or lose, good or bad, strong performance or forgettable one, there’s only one way to survive in the NFL. “You’ve got to move on,” he said. Cleveland can’t afford to dwell on its curious loss in Cincinnati. At least the Browns had better not. It’s Steelers Week, and that’s no time to lose focus. Three days after their strangerthan-fiction loss to the Bengals, the Browns (4-6) began practicing for their bitter rival. They’re still searching for answers to what happened during the second quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. After taking a quick 13-0 lead, the Browns botched two punts, had a fumble returned for a touchdown and gave up 31 straight points in 15 minutes on the way to a disheartening 41-20 loss. “You have games where everything just seems not to be going right for us and that’s just one of those games that happened on Sunday,” Campbell said. “The whole day was weird. Even the flight was weird. It was just one of those days that happened. You move on.” Campbell threw three interceptions, an outing that partially erased the positive vibes he created with strong games in consecutive weeks against Kansas City and Baltimore. But the nine-year veteran never got into a rhythm against the Bengals and must now bounce back against the Steelers (4-6), who have recovered nicely from a 0-4 start. Campbell knows the Browns have to block out any recent memories, painful as they may be. “You can look at it two ways,” he said. “What happened Sunday is over. You can bounce back this Sunday and come out and play great, or you can continue to hang your hat on that and come out and be flat. I think with us being in the race right now at 4-6 with a lot of other teams, we need to put this one quickly behind us.” Campbell’s right, of course. But there was a sense in Cleveland’s locker room Wednesday that the loss in Cleveland’s most significant game since 2007 is lingering. “It was tough,” said wide receiver Davone Bess. “It’s been a while Cleveland had something to play for this late in the year, and we let slip through our hands. Give Cincinnati credit. They’re a good team. They won the game. The better team won on Sunday.” To keep their playoff hopes alive, the Browns need much more from Campbell against the Steelers, who have won 11 of the last 14 games in Cleveland and are 24-5 vs. their AFC North neighbors since 1999. This hasn’t been a real rivalry in years. Making his third start this season, Campbell finished 27 of 56 for 248 yards with one TD and the three picks. Campbell said bruised ribs suffered two weeks earlier against the Ravens weren’t an issue. He offered no excuses. Campbell knows the only way to distance himself from the poor game is to have a better one. “You look around the league and See BROWNS | 6 �Page 6 s The Daily Sentinel Bengals www.mydailysentinel.com Thursday, November 21, 2013 Johnson makes case as one of the all-time greats From Page 5 2009. He had his best season in 2012, getting 11½ sacks, second on the team to Geno Atkins’ 12½. The Bengals designated him their franchise player in the offseason. With Atkins out for the season with a torn knee ligament, Johnson came through with his best game Sunday. He batted or tipped three passes, forced a fumble, sacked Campbell once and picked off a deflected pass. Johnson was a basketball star at Dallas County High School in Alabama, averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds as a junior forward. “I played on the perimeter,” Johnson said. “I would go down and get a few rebounds. They wanted me near the rim.” He’d developed a knack for getting his hands on the football as well. “You rush and try to beat your guy,” Johnson said. “You see him getting ready to throw and get your hands up. Most have to look when they finally decide where they’re going to throw the ball. And if they look in my direction, the ball is probably coming that way. “When you do that, good things happen.” Notes: The Eagles lead the NFL with 15 passes batted down at the line, according to STATS. The Cardinals are second at 14. The Broncos, Vikings and Chiefs have batted down 12. The Bengals, Rams and Bears have 10 each. … The Bengals signed DT Christo Bilukidi on Wednesday. He was Oakland’s sixth-round pick in 2012 and played in 13 games. The Raiders waived him on Oct. 23. … They released DT Kheeston Randall, a second-year player from Texas who had signed on Nov. 5 and didn’t play in either of the last two games. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — It took Jimmie Johnson just 13 races into his rookie season with Hendrick Motorsports to prove to his team he was a rare talent. He had just won at Dover for his second victory in four weeks and was debriefing with crew chief Chad Knaus when he brought up a sensation he felt in the car that day that he was certain came from wind blowing through a gap in the grandstands. It was remarkable insight, Knaus said, from a driver who understands very little about the setup of a race car. “He can feel the car. He can be one with the car,” Knaus said. “I know that sounds foolish, it sounds weird. But, seriously, go to a surfer and ask him about his surfboard. Go to a snowboarder and ask him about his snowboard. Go to a skier, ask him about his skis. “When they’re able to get in that position, and they feel the car, understand what the car is going to do, it’s pretty amazing. Jimmie can really do that. He feels what’s going on.” Knaus went so far as to claim Johnson does things in the car “most mortals can’t.” His resume supports that claim. Johnson continued his romp through the NASCAR record books Sunday night by winning his sixth championship in eight years. With only the mark of seven titles won by Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt ahead of him, Johnson is making a solid case to be considered one of the best to ever climb into a race car. It’s a debate he wants no part of, shrugging in his champagne-soaked firesuit Sunday night that those conversations can wait until after he’s done racing. There are some who believe Johnson is a product of his environment, and he wins because he drives for mighty Hendrick Motorsports in a car prepared by Knaus, a crew chief so laser-focused on the No. 48 Chevrolet that it’s not always evident if he finds any joy in his job. There’s also an argument that Johnson’s titles stem from the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format, which debuted in 2004 as a 10-race playoff. It replaced the decades-old system of crowning a champion based on an entire season, and Johnson reeled off five consecutive titles beginning with Year 3 of the Chase. Indeed, under the old scoring system, Johnson would not have won titles in 2007, 2008 or 2010. But that’s not his problem. He raced under the rules at the time, on the same playing field as everyone else on the track — the same as Petty did during his heyday, and Earnhardt during his time. As far as Petty is concerned, the debate is pointless. “All I can say is Earnhardt did his thing in his time against his competition. I did mine against my competition, and he’s doing his thing against his competition,” Petty said. “We didn’t compete with each other. He wasn’t there to race against Richard Petty or Earnhardt, and we didn’t have to race against Jimmie Johnson, either. “You can’t compare. It’s not apples and apples. It’s apples and oranges.” Petty is right, it is very difficult to compare. But Johnson has very much earned the right to be part of the conversation by winning his six titles faster than Petty and Earnhardt, by becoming the youngest driver at 38 to reach the mark, and by winning 30 more races (he has 66 total Cup wins) than any other driver in the last 11 years. “I don’t think he wants to try to prove it to anybody else, he just wants to prove it to himself,” team owner Rick Hendrick said. “I’ve never seen anyone that works any harder and is any more committed to his physical conditioning, from the way he eats at certain times of the year, when he gets into the Chase, the way he works out. “He doesn’t have to run over people. He doesn’t have to go out and brag about what he’s done. He just shows up, does his job. Sooner or later people have to say, ‘You’re the deal.’” Point 1910. WPHS also became the first OVAC program to beat the three-time OHSAA champion in over a decade. WPHS put together just its fourth nine-win regular season in school history and also came away with the Class 5A championship in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference this fall. Point Pleasant, conversely, earned the program’s fourth undefeated regular season in school history — joining the 1979 group as the only teams at PPHS to ever go 11-0 in Class AAA. The 1969 team went 10-0 and missed the postseason, while the 2011 squad finished 13-1 before losing to Wayne in the Class AA championship game. The Big Blacks — who own an alltime playoff record of 5-10 — defeated Ripley for the first time in nine years and currently own the alltime record for wins over a four-year span with a 39-8 overall mark. PPHS — which snapped a six-game losing skid in the Class AAA playoffs last weekend — is also making its sixth consecutive playoff appearance, another school record. Both teams enter Friday night averaging more than 400 yards of offense per game, as well as over 40 points per contest. Both defenses are also stingy, as each squad is surrendering less than 18 points per outing. In some ways, it’s like the two gridiron teams are a mirror image of one another. That both excites and concerns seventh-year PPHS coach Dave Darst, particularly with a state semifinal appearance on the line. “In all reality, this is probably one of the biggest games in the history of Point Pleasant football since we’ve been in triple-A. They (Wheeling Park) are a quality opponent that’s played a good schedule, and they have some quality athletes that can make plays,” Darst said. “Our kids are going to have to be ready to play four quarters of football. We have to be solid and make them earn anything they get. We have to be efficient offensively in what we do and we have to take care of the football. “We are going to have to play our best game of the year this weekend if we want to have success. At this point in time, everyone has to do that to move on.” Darst does, however, have one added advantage at his disposal this weekend. That edge, of course, is Ohio Valley Bank Track and Field — where the Big Blacks are 28-3 overall in its five years of existence. Point Pleasant has won four straight playoff games at home and owns a 4-1 alltime mark at OVB Field. The Big Blacks have also won 10 consecutive contests at home, which is the current record at the new facility. Two of those three rare home setbacks also came against double-A programs, with Wayne (2210) and Roane County (33-28) earning those respective wins in the 2009 regular season and the opening round of the 2010 playoffs. Brooke is the only AAA opponent to win at OVB Field, doing so in the 2012 regular season by a slim 34-33 margin. Darst, who is 53-19 overall and 4-5 in playoff games since taking over the program in 2007, believes the friendly confines should make a difference for his troops — in arguably the biggest game of the program’s tradition-rich history. “We certainly hope that the 12th man and being at home play a factor in this. Traditionally, we are tough at home. We’re hoping that some of those things hold true,” Darst said. “At the same time, I don’t know that we’ve ever had a quality opponent like this come in here either. We’re excited about the opportunity, but it will also be a good gauge of exactly where our program is now that we’re in triple-A. “I think this game will truly tell us where we are and what we need to do to keep moving up that latter. Then again, we might find out that we are good enough to be considered as one of the top triple-A teams in the state. This game is going to let us know a lot of things about ourselves.” The Big Blacks are 8-0 in home contests and 5-0 against playoff qualifiers this year, doing so in a robust fashion. PPHS has allowed only 21 points twice in games this fall while outscoring opponents by a whopping 477-135 margin, averages of 43.4 and 12.3 over 11 contests. Point Pleasant is plus-12 in turnover differential and has scored four defensive touchdowns while allowing just 13 first quarter points and four rushing touchdowns all year long. Opponents are averaging a mere 8.2 first downs, 91.6 rushing yards and 173 total yards of offense this season, with Point also coming away with 13 interceptions. Offensively, the Big Blacks go for around 20 first downs and 432 yards of total offense per night — including a whopping 327 rushing yards each contest. PPHS is averaging 7.3 yards per carry on the season, which has led to 49 rushing touchdowns. The passing game produces 105 yards through the air, which has included 13 touchdowns strikes to just three interceptions. Point Pleasant — which has outscored opponents 320-55 in the first half — has also converted two field goals and is 56-of-59 on PAT kicks this fall. Darst notes that his squad is ready for the test ahead of them, particularly since a majority of his best players will be available. Now, it’s just about execution and belief — and maybe even a little luck along the way too. “Everybody seems to be upbeat and we are mostly healthy headed into the game,” Darst said. “The kids are ready to go and we have a good game plan in place, now we just have to go out see if we can deal the right cards.” That will be a challenge, as Wheeling Park puts its current five-game winning streak on the line with an offense that averages 41.6 points and 406 total yards this fall. The Patriots are producing over 244 yards on the ground and over 161 yards through the air in 11 contests, all while limiting opponents to an average of 17.2 points with a defensive unit that is plus-14 in turnover differential. WPHS also went 8-0 in home games this year in beating Steubenville, SCHS, Keyser (45-22), University (17-6), Brooke (34-16), East Liverpool (52-0), Elkins (41-13) and Parkersburg South (62-0) at Wheeling Island Stadium. The Patriots defeated Bridgeport (17-14) and John Marshall (54-21) to finish 2-1 overall in road outings. Wheeling Park — the 1991 AAA state runnerup, the program’s best-ever finish in the playoffs — has multiple ways of scoring points, most notably on the ground. Sophomore Savion Johnson leads the rushing attack with 1,294 yards and 17 TDs on 190 carries, followed by senior Geremy Paige with 443 yards and nine TDs on 32 attempts. The Patriots have scored 40 of their 64 touchdowns this year on the ground, with seven different players scoring at least one rushing TD. Senior Bryce Ingram also has 361 yards and six TDs on 33 totes for the Patriots. Quarterback Zach Phillips became the program’s alltime leading passer this year, and the senior has been efficient in his craft. Phillips is 96-of-152 for 1,703 yards, including 20 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Phillips also has 193 rushing yards and two scores on 30 carries. Senior Eric Banks leads the wide receiving corps with 40 catches for 756 yards and seven touch- downs, followed by junior Chalmer Moffett with 22 grabs for 332 yards and four TDs. Six different receivers have at least one score for Wheeling Park this year. The place-kicking duties fall on senior Liam Casey, who is 58-of-63 on PAT tries and 5-of-7 on field goal attempts. His longest field goal of the year came from 42 yards out. Paige leads the Patriot defense with 121 tackles, followed by Moffett with 71 tackles and junior Theo Blackston with 60 stops. Senior Josh Angalich leads the secondary with three interceptions, while senior Matt Hackathorn and junior Spencer Wiley each lead WPHS with two fumble recoveries apiece. After a year of preparation and 12 weeks of battling, the next few gridiron matchups will be determined simply by who plays better and makes fewer mistakes. Darst knows his program may be viewed as a slight underdog in this contest, but he and his troops are truly looking forward to the challenge. “It’s been a long season, but this is what you build for. These are the games that players and coaches want to be part of,” Darst said. “I’m interested to see how our kids react to playing a really good football team. I do know this though, they are going to step up to the line and get after it.” The Class AAA quarterfinal football contest between Wheeling Park and Point Pleasant at OVB Field will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Friday night. NOTES: Morgantown owns the last two wins against both Point Pleasant and Wheeling Park. Besides handing the Patriots’ their only loss this year, MHS also beat the Big Blacks by a 49-28 margin last year in the opening round of the AAA playoffs. … Friday night will mark the 40th high school football game to be played at OVB Field since it opened in 2009. Mason County teams are a combined 12-1 in playoff games over that five-year span, which includes a perfect 8-0 mark by Wahama in the Class A postseason. Mason County has also won all 12 of those playoff contests consecutively. Browns From Page 5 60464468 From Page 5 you see guys that will play great three or four weeks and then they’ll have a rough one,” he said. “It’s all about bouncing back the next week. You can’t live in the past. Even in your life, you can’t live in the past. You’ve always got to look toward the future. Your past can help you, but if you hang onto it, it can hurt you.” Campbell replayed the Bengals game in his head over 10 times, and it never got better. He spent two days being hard on himself, but is now looking ahead. He has to. “I really was hurt by the outcome because it was a game I felt like we had a chance to win and put ourselves in a really good position,” he said. “And the fact that it didn’t happen, what can you do about it now but learn from it and move on. It was just one of those weird games, but it’s quickly got to be done and behind you. “This is a new week, a new opportunity. If you can get on a streak here, you can look back at that game and say it made us a stronger and better team.” Browns coach Rob Chudzinski has no doubt Campbell will bounce back. “Just seeing him, being around him, knowing what he’s made of,” Chudzinski said. “Also, just looking at his past and all of the things that he’s battled back from, and he has the experience of doing that. That’s what really defines quarterbacks in this league, because they’re going to go through some rough stretches and some have some rough games.” �Thursday, November 21, 2013 The Daily Sentinel s Page 7 www.mydailysentinel.com Injury gives Tony Stewart new perspective KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart has come to loathe stairs. Out of a wheelchair, off his crutches and only in the last week or so walking without the use of a cane, Stewart still hasn’t totally settled back into his usual routine since breaking his right leg in an Aug. 5 sprint car crash. He’s living on his own again, but his most recent digs were on the second floor, and leaving the house each day required a thorough mental checklist. “I have a huge appreciation for just daily things that I can’t do now,” he said. “It’s like I have to plan, I have to think about stuff. When I go to leave, I don’t want to have to go back up those steps. Before I get to the end of the hallway, I make sure I have everything I need before I get down that flight of steps.” Being out of a race car for more than four months now has given the threetime NASCAR champion a new outlook on just about everything. On pace to run more than 100 races this year before the injury, Stewart instead spent almost a week in a hospital following the accident in Iowa. He spent another week in bed with his leg immobilized, and was essentially confined to the home of his business manager for about a month. Stewart needed an ambulance to transport him to doctor appointments, daily tasks such as bathing were a chore, and the busiest man in racing suddenly had nothing but free time on his hands. “I think it’s very easy to get caught up in everything that’s going on, just daily stuff being a distraction,” he said. “When you have all that taken away from you, your daily activity becomes a lot more subtle and you appreciate it all a lot more. Not only Cup racing, but everything that I do each day, I think about it different than I did before.” A third surgery in October to address an infection was a setback Stewart wasn’t expecting, and also a wake-up call. He’d been pushing himself from the moment he’d been cleared to leave the house in early September, and tried to enjoy his time at the race track as a spectator and driver coach to Stewart-Haas Racing’s Danica Patrick. But when he landed back in the hospital, he was reminded of advice he received from Brian Vickers, who missed 25 races in 2010 because of blood clots. So Stewart skipped the NASCAR weekend in Phoenix earlier this month and attended the World of Outlaws World Finals at Charlotte for the first time as a team owner. “In all the years I’ve had my dirt track teams, I’ve never been to the last race of the year with any of them. Never been able to walk through and thank the guys for their hard work,” he said. “I got to do that. I won’t get to do that again. I got to take Brian’s advice and actually apply it to something.” Still planning to be back in the car for the seasonopening Daytona 500 in February, Stewart is skipping any normal semblance of a driver offseason to focus on the expansion at Stewart-Haas Racing. While most of his peers will be vacationing and enjoying time off, he’s committed to grueling rehabilitation three days a week. But he also feels a responsibility to be available to Greg Zipadelli, who spent a decade with him as crew chief at Joe Gibbs Racing and is now charged with running all four teams at SHR. Zipadelli is overseeing the expansion to four cars, assembling a crew for Kurt Busch’s new team and orchestrating a reorganization that will give Stewart his third crew chief in three years. Stewart, who jettisoned Darian Grubb immediately after winning the 2011 Sprint Cup title with him, has signed Chad Johnston to replace Steve Addington after two seasons. Stewart acknowledged not being able to be in the car before Daytona to work with Johnston “is not ideal” but said speaking to his new crew chief daily will help build a rapport. Still, after working with Zipadelli for 10 years, he’ll be on his third crew chief in six seasons. Is he struggling to recapture something he had with Zippy? “It’s literally results. I don’t think we were ever on pace to be where we needed to be,” he said. “It’s a moving target and I don’t think you could bring Ray Evernham back to Jeff (Gordon) and get the same results now. I think it’s a constant moving target. The relationship is one aspect of it, but still the moving target is the technology side of it. “The more pieces you add to the puzzle, the harder it is to put the puzzle together. When we had two crew chiefs and two drivers, it was at a certain level. And then the third Stephen M. Dowell | Orlando Sentinel | MCT photo team and now the fourth Tony Stewart walks to his car during qualifying for the Coke team. Now you have to Zero 400 Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway make sure, instead of just on Friday, July 5, in Daytona Beach, Fla. getting two crew chiefs to communicate, now you have four. The equation who have been working worked with Kurt before. side-by-side for several The first time talking to gets more complicated.” So Johnston makes years at a time the orga- Kurt, it’s been great so far. sense in that he’s com- nization will desperately Enjoy our conversations. To me, there is potential ing directly from Michael need steady leadership. “I think we have a lot to take this organization Waltrip Racing, along with Rodney Childers, who will more potential than we’ve to a level that it just hasn’t crew chief new SHR driver ever had,” Stewart said. had the opportunity to be Kevin Harvick. It will give “Kevin and I have a great yet because we’ve been the team two crew chiefs relationship. I’ve not really smaller.” UNC permanently distances itself from three ex-players Aaron Beard The Associated Press BEREA, Ohio — Browns wide receiver Greg Little finally acknowledged he harmed others with his actions that led to a scandal and NCAA violations at North Carolina. Little was one of three former Tar Heels football players who were sent letters of “permanent disassociation” by the school. Little, Marvin Austin and Robert Quinn accepted improper benefits, including cash and travel accommodations, leading to sanctions against the program and recent criminal charges against five people for violating the state’s Uniform Athlete Agents Act. Little said he has not seen the letter, and was told about it by his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. However, the third-year pro conveyed remorse for his involvement and accepted some responsibility. “I think there’s been some wrongful accusing,” Little said Wednesday before practice. “There’s a lot of people that I’ve hurt, and I think a lot of the blame should be put on me much less than attacking other people.” The letters, which were dated Nov. 15, prohibit Little and the others from contacting UNC ath- letes, bars them from campus athletic facilities and bans them from providing recruiting or financial assistance for athletics. Little was declared permanently ineligible by the NCAA, which levied sanctions against UNC’s football program. In the past, Little has said he didn’t want to be a distraction to the school and always came short of saying he was accountable for any of the problems he may have caused. Little, drafted by the Browns in the second round in 2011, is proud to be a Tar Heel. He often wears Carolina’s colors inside the Browns’ facility and loves to talk about his days at the school. THURSDAY EVENING BROADCAST Karen Schiely | Akron Beacon Journal | MCT Fans cheer in the Dawg Pound at the beginning of the Cleveland Browns game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns Stadium Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. Browns, city reach agreement on stadium project CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns and the city of Cleveland reached a tentative agreement to fund a twoyear, $120 million makeover of FirstEnergy Stadium. The deal announced Tuesday by Mayor Frank Jackson and Browns CEO Joe Banner calls for the team to finance the entire cost for the renovation while recouping $42 million from the city. The Browns will use a low-interest, $62.5 million loan from the NFL and private funding. Also, the team will be paid $2 million per year by the city over the next 15 years, funds that are already obligated under the team’s lease. An additional $12 million will come from a capital repair fund, which was previously established per the lease. The deal must be approved by Cleveland’s City Council. The city owns the lakefront stadium and surrounding property. “Funding these renovations will protect and enhance the investments we have made in the stadium over the years and will strengthen Cleveland’s reputation as a destination city,” Jackson said. Last week, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Banner announced details for planned improvements to the 15-year-old stadium. But they did not indicate how they intended to pay for the project. In the first phase, the Browns plan to install giant scoreboards — three times the size of current ones — and install LED video boards and a new audio system. The second phase will increase seating in the lower bowl, improving sightlines for fans. Also, two new escalators will be installed to improve pedestrian traffic flow. 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Kenseth drew first — and second — blood, with consecutive playoff wins in New Hampshire and Chicagoland. Predictably, Johnson returned with a victory volley in Dover. Kenseth’s final statement came in Martinsville in Chase race No. 7. At one of Johnson’s best tracks, the No. 20 team out-pointed the 48 to tie the pair at the top of the standings in a performance many considered an upset. True to form, though, Johnson responded re- soundingly, thoroughly dominating the next race in Texas. It was in the season’s penultimate event where Kenseth finally stumbled. A crippling 23rd-place run in Phoenix, on an afternoon that found Johnson third, all but made the finale’s title tilt in Homestead a formality. While Johnson did not lead a lap on Sunday, it was largely an incident-free affair for his team. Only a quirky restart that witnessed contact between the two point leaders gave anyone reason for pause. Though Johnson crunched a wheel well in the scramble, a caution period just laps later gave his crew the chance they needed to repair the minimal damage. From there, it was simply counting down the laps — at which point, the comparisons began. Johnson’s sixth title finds him one short of the record seven earned by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. And while comparing and ranking competitors of different eras in any sport is largely an exercise in futility, that rarely stops the masses from doing so. Johnson, a California native raised in a working-class family, has never quite known how to respond to the “all-time greats” inquiries. That didn’t change following yet another championship at NASCAR’s premier level. “It’s not like me to think in that light. It’s just not me,” Johnson shrugged. “I guess I need to open my mind to it because the numbers speak for themselves. I find myself in a touchy situation at times where my quiet approach can be looked at as arrogant or cocky, and that is the furthest thing from the truth in what I’m trying to portray. “Honestly, I’m just trying to, I don’t know, say the right things and keep my mind in the right space. I haven’t let a lot in and it’s led to more success. It’s kept my work ethic intact — kept me honest and humble. I like that about myself. I don’t know if I want to open my mind and let it in, where I stand in the sports world. It’s not time for that in my eyes.” That’s not to say he doesn’t welcome a fun rivalry with a fellow great or two. “Michael Jordan has given me a hard time that I only won five,” Johnson said with a broad smile. “I can’t wait to send him a text and say, ‘Hey, buddy, I’ve caught up!’” Richard Petty. Dale Earnhardt. Michael Jordan. Jimmie Johnson. Maybe it’s simply within the company one’s name is mentioned that’s most telling. Regardless of rank, it’s rarified air. ! Austin Dillon captured his first NASCAR Na- ! Matt Crafton scored his first NASCAR cham- By MATT TALIAFERRO Athlon Sports Racing Editor It was hard to envision Jimmie Johnson and his No. 48 team fumbling away a NASCAR Sprint Cup championship on Sunday. Entering the season finale in Homestead, Fla., the group that won five consecutive titles from 2006-10 held a comfortable 28-point cushion over Matt Kenseth in NASCAR’s Chase standings. In four of those championship seasons Johnson held serve with the points lead in the final race. In a fifth, he overcame a 15-point deficit in the final event to win “one for the thumb.” In the Ford EcoBoost 400, Johnson’s Chad Knaus-led team — in typical workmanlike fashion — proved that when it controls its own destiny, it may be the best the sport has seen. Having to finish 23rd or better to clinch the championship, Johnson and Knaus engineered a solid seventh-place finish and claimed title No. 6 for team owner Rick Hendrick’s No. 48 team. “We were in position to win a lot throughout the course of the year,” Johnson said. “Unfortunately, we gave a bunch away. But at the end of the day we won the big prize. That helped us through some of those races that got away — focusing on the big prize. “We didn't leave many points on the table (in the Chase). I can look back on a few tracks and think we could have had a few more points, but it really was a strong 10 weeks. Last year we had eight great weeks and didn't come up with it. Matt had nine (this year). You have to have 10 great weeks to be the champion and we got it done this year.” His chief rival, Kenseth, ran as sterling a race as one could. Having won the pole, he spent a large part of the South Florida afternoon leading the field, logging a race-high 144 laps on point. He could not follow through with the win — not that it would have mattered in the championship picture. Instead, that went to Kenseth’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Denny Hamlin, who was winless in 2013 prior to Sunday. “Obviously it’s been a great year, best year I’ve ever had,” Kenseth said of his first season with JGR. “It was a great night. Jimmie and that team are obviously unbelievable — never seen anything like this in the sport and probably will never see anything like it again. It’s amazing with as tight as the rules are, multi-car teams, information sharing, and all that stuff, it’s amazing they can figure out how to do that year after year.” Jimmie Johnson celebrates winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Johnson’s 48 and Kenseth’s 20 teams were the class of the field throughout the season, even if the standings didn’t always reflect it. The duo combined to win 13 of the 36 races beginning with the season’s opening event, the Daytona 500. In that race, Kenseth lost an engine while leading around the mid-point, which opened the door for Johnson to earn his second victory in the “Great American Race.” Kenseth answered two weeks later with a win in Las Vegas … and the race was on. By the time the Chase began in September, Final Sprint Cup Standings DRIVER (WINS) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Jimmie Johnson (6) Matt Kenseth (7) Kevin Harvick (4) Kyle Busch (4) Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon (1) Clint Bowyer Joey Logano (1) Greg Biffle (1) Kurt Busch Ryan Newman (1) Kasey Kahne (2) Carl Edwards (2) 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Brad Keselowski (1) Jamie McMurray (1) Martin Truex Jr. (1) Paul Menard Aric Almirola Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Jeff Burton Juan Pablo Montoya Marcos Ambrose Denny Hamlin (1) Casey Mears Mark Martin POINTS BEHIND 2419 2400 2385 2364 2363 2337 2336 2323 2321 2309 2286 2283 2282 — -19 -34 -55 -56 -82 -83 -96 -98 -110 -133 -136 -137 1041 1007 998 949 913 910 906 894 872 753 719 649 -1378 -1412 -1421 -1470 -1506 -1509 -1513 -1525 -1547 -1666 -1700 -1770 ASP, Inc. ^ CHASE FOR THE SPRINT CUP ^ Austin Dillon celebrates winning the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship. (ASP, Inc.) tionwide Series championship following Saturday’s Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Driving Richard Childress Racing’s No. 3 Chevrolet in his second season on circuit, Dillon won the title by three points over Penske Racing’s Sam Hornish Jr. “I know the first (Truck Series championship), I was way more nervous because I knew I had a buffer — it was mine to lose,” Dillon said. “This one was tight. I mean, you have to go out there and put your best on and see if you can accomplish what you want to accomplish. “It means so much to (the team), to go out this way. It worked out. It was very special.” Dillon, the grandson of team owner Richard Childress, now has titles in the Camping World Truck and Nationwide series. He is expected to make the move to the Sprint Cup Series in 2014, where it is believed RCR will campaign the No. 3 at the Cup level for the first time since Dale Earnhardt’s death in 2001. Dillon’s title was notable in that it marked the first time a driver captured a championship on the NASCAR national touring series level without winning a race. Hornish enjoyed his finest season in the Nationwide Series, recording one win, 16 top 5s and 25 top 10s in 33 races. Currently, he does not have a ride for the 2014 season. pionship in the Camping World Truck Series, rolling to a 40-point win in the standings over Ty Dillon. Driving for ThorSport Racing, Crafton won the title simply by taking the green flag of Friday’s Ford EcoBoost 200 in Homestead, Fla. “It’s an honor to be able to drive this Menards Toyota Tundra,” said Crafton, 37, a native of Tulare, Calif. “For Menards and all the people that have been behind me, every one of these guys that work on this truck, it’s an honor to be able to give them this championship. “These guys are the ones that work so hard. I’m just the one that gets to celebrate and look like the hero because I got to drive a great truck all year.” In 12 full seasons competing in the NCWTS with ThorSport, Crafton has earned three victories, 63 top-5 finishes, 175 top-10 results and seven pole positions. He finished as the series’ runner-up in 2009 and is the 2000 NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Series champion. Crafton and primary sponsor Menards have renewed their agreements that will keep them in ThorSport Racing’s No. 88 Toyota for the 2014 Truck Series season. The 2014 Truck Series campaign will mark the 10th consecutive year that Crafton, who owns the series’ record for consecutive starts at 316, will drive for the Sandusky, Ohio-based team. Compiled and written by Matt Taliaferro. Follow Matt on Twitter @MattTaliaferro or email at Matt.Taliaferro@AthlonSports.com fever Visit our website to show off your auto racing knowledge & sprint to the cup for great weekly prizes! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 11. November Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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