https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/cb1bbcac8a5700a8e3490fc5a8bbce9c.pdf 40c7cef6981ace30a3a6ce3b316a9586 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 OBITUARIES Cheerleaders visit Rocksprings Rehab Center... Page 2 Mostly sunny. High near 35. Low around 23...Page 3 Lady Eagles soar past Rosecrans... Page 6 Roy W. Chandler, 66 Dorothy Clatworthy, 85 Daniel Daines, 47 Edwin E. Fielder, 66 Michael A. Novik, 60 Mary B. Oldaker, 89 Jerry Searles, 70 Dale Showalter, 71 Darrell Wayne Stover, 66 William F. Tiemeyer, 67 50 cents daily TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2013 Vol. 63, No. 209 Pre-trial hearing set in felonious assault case Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — The man charged following a shooting in September will appear in court next week for a pre-trial hearing. Neal D. Bonecutter, 41, of Pomeroy, is charged with two counts of felonious assault and one count of having weapons under disability. Both counts of felonious assault are second degree felonies, while having weapons under disability is a felony of fication, meaning that the the third degree. offender had a firearm According to the inon or about his person or dictment filed in Ocunder his control while tober with the Meigs committing the offenses, County Clerk of Courts, and displayed the firearm, on Sept. 19, Bonecutter brandished the firearm, committed the crime Bonecutter indicated that the offender of felonious assault in that he did knowingly cause or possessed the firearm or used it attempt to cause to another by to facilitate the offense. Sheriff Keith O. Wood reported means of a deadly weapon or on Sept. 19, 2013, that deputies ardangerous ordinance. Both counts of felonious as- rested Neal D. Bonecutter, age 41, of sault also carry a firearms speci- Pomeroy, for two counts of attempt- ed murder after an altercation at his residence located on Ohio 143. It was reported that Neal Bonecutter shot Allen Brickles in the lower leg and shot at Melissa Dickens as she fled the residence. Brickles was taken by ambulance to Holzer Medical Center and later transferred to Cabell Huntington Trauma Unit. He was later released. Bonecutter was originally scheduled for a pre-trial hearing and jury trial in November and December, but both dates were continued. A notice was filed in late November for a substitution of counsel, with attorney Clare M. Ball Jr. now serving as counsel for Boncutter. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Jan. 6, with a jury trial scheduled for Feb. 11. Bonecutter is in custody of the Meigs County Sheriff as he awaits upcoming court appearances. Pomeroy PD investigating vandalism of vehicles Staff Report tdsnews@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — The Pomeroy Police Department is investigating the vandalism of several vehicles at Hudson Auto Sales. On Dec. 30, Sgt. Neel with the Pomeroy Police Department received a complaint from Hudson Auto Sales that a number of their vehicles had been vandalized on their lot. The owner, Steve Hudson, reported that he and employees began to notice damage done to their cars on Dec. 26. By Dec. 30, four vehicles had been found to have apparently been shot by a BB gun, causing damage to the paint. The estimated cost of the damage could total over $4,000. The Pomeroy Police Department does have a list of possible suspects, but welcomes any information that could assist in the investigation. Those with information pertaining to this or any other crimes are asked to contact the Pomeroy Police Department at (740) 992-6411. Western Ohio Woodworkers honor Rio students Staff Report GDTnews@civitasmedia.com File photos by Sarah Hawley | Daily Sentinel Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood is pictured along with Deputy Brandy King and Deputy K-9 Bax. A busy year Sheriff Wood reflects on first year in office Sarah Hawley shawley@civitasmedia.com POMEROY — This time a year ago Keith O. Wood was preparing to take office as Meigs County Sheriff. It has been a busy first year in office for the Sheriff, who recently took time to reflect on many of the events of 2013. Sheriff Wood took office on Jan. 6. “One of the biggest goals at the beginning was to build a foundation for a safer community, with focus on the kids,” said Wood. That goal has been accomplished through many different programs and projects this year including the School Resource Officer, K-9 unit, partnering See BUSY | 2 Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood (back, second from left) and School Resource Officer Mark Griffin (back, third from left) are pictured with representatives from the schools participating in the school resource officer program. Pictured are (front, from left) Tom Sutton of University of Rio Grande Meigs Branch, Sandy Philson and Kay Davis of Carleton School, (back, from left) Superintendent Scot Gheen from Eastern Local, Sheriff Wood, Deputy Griffin, and Superintendent Rusty Bookman from Meigs Local File photo by Amber Gillenwater | Daily Sentinel During a press conference on Dec. 10 at the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, officials gathered to discuss a newly formed multi-agency task force, as well as the Dec. 10 raid at a local business that resulted in the seizure of drugs and a large amount of cash — the first of what officials hope to be several successful search warrants in the area. Pictured are, from left: Gallipolis Police Chief Clint Patterson, Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning, Gallia County Prosecutor Jeff Adkins, Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood and Middleport Police Chief Bruce Swift. RIO GRANDE — Fine woodworking is a timeless craft, and every bit an art. For Augustus Unverferth, mastering his craft requires going above and beyond. The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College sophomore commutes from Dayton for the opportunity to study in the nationally renowned Fine Woodworking Program. That commitment paid off earlier this month when Unverferth was one of two Rio students honored by Western Ohio Woodworkers. Unverferth was awarded the WOW Scholarship, while fellow sophomore Kevin Peterson was awarded the Harris Bartine Scholarship. “When you take something that’s completely raw and produce something that people want, its super gratifying,” Unverferth said. “I live two hours away, so it definitely helps. I drive 1,000 miles a week. So that’s a lot of gas.” The scholarship was established to honor George Reid, the only honorary member of WOW. Recipients must be a sophomore or higher in the Rio Fine Woodworking Program, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be from Ohio. All applicants are reviewed by the WOW Scholarship Subcommittee, which includes reviews of their work and in-person interviews. Unverferth will make a presentation regarding his work at WOWs general club meeting in April. “The primary objective of this club is to promote education and to foster craftsmanship in the art and technique of woodworking,” said Bartine, who serves as WOW’s Scholarship Chairman, Awards Chairman and Shop Tours Chairman. “I believe the scholarship is an excellent means to help promising young students while promoting fine woodworking and honoring the memory of George Reid and other club founders.” Bartine said WOW’s goal is to develop a $40,000 endowment that will provide two $1,000 annual scholar- Kevin Peterson ships. The WOW endowment currently stands at more than $13,000. Corey Rader was the first recipient of the WOW Scholarship in 2006. Fellow recipients include Scotty Williams (’07), Nathan Roberts (’08), Bryce Wilson (’09), Isaac Chester (’10), James Fisher (’11) and Unverferth. “Western Ohio Woodworkers is an amazing organization, full of individuals who are deeply passionate and dedicated to the craft of fine woodworking,” Professor Eric Matson said. “The entire Fine Woodworking Program is extremely grateful for their continued support on so many levels.” Matson said WOW also hosts Artistry in Wood in Dayton, in which one piece is auctioned off each year with the proceeds benefiting the Rio Grande endowment. It all started with a casual stop into the Fine Woodworking Annex in 2005, when Bartine found Matson working late with students. “I had heard about the program before, and I was on my way back from a trip in the Carolinas and decided to stop in,” Bartine said. “It was really something; I was very impressed. … It is one of the best woodworking schools in the country. I believe in this school so much that I started my own scholarship.” Peterson was the recipient of this year’s Bartine Scholarship. For more information about the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College visit rio. edu or call 800-282-7201. �Page 2 s The Daily Sentinel Meigs County Church Calendar Meigs Co-operative Parish events/service projects POMEROY — The Meigs Co-operative 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., Tuesday-Friday. Celebrate Recovery — 7-9 p.m., Monday. Shape-Up — 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. www.mydailysentinel.com Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Cheerleaders visit Rocksprings Rehab Center Meigs County Community Calendar Tuesday, Dec. 31 LEBANON TWP. — Lebanon Township will have its Monthly and Year End meeting at 6 p.m. at the Township Building. LONG BOTTOM — Faith Full Gospel Church, Ohio 124, Long Bottom, will hold a New Years Eve service at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 HARRISONVILLE — The Scipio Township Trustees will hold the yearly Organizational Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire House. Friday, Jan. 10 MARIETTA — The Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District Executive Com- The cheerleaders from Meigs High School recently visited Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center to deliver treats and handmade ornaments to the residents. While there the group performed a couple cheers and there dance routine. The group ended with singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” mittee, which also serves as the RTPO Policy Committee, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio. If you have any questions regarding this meeting please contact Jenny Myers at (740) 376-1026. Tuesday, Jan. 14 TUPPERS PLAINS — The Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District will have their regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the TPRSD office. Birthday SYRACUSE — Jane Teaford will celebrate her 94th birthday on Dec. 31. Cards may be sent to her at PO Box 261, Syracuse, Ohio 45779 Daugherty graduates basic training RACINE — Army Reserve Pvt. Ryan A. Daugherty has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Daugherty is the son of Tammy Richards of Racine, and William Daugherty of Belpre. Meigs County Local Briefs Holiday Office Closures POMEROY — The Health Department will be closing at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, and will be closed on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. on Jan. 2. POMEROY — The TB Clinic will be closed on Jan. 1. Immunization Clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an immunization clinic from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Meigs County Health Department located at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. Please bring child’s shot record. Children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. A donation is appreciated for immunization administration, however no one will be denied services. Please bring medical cards or commercial insurance cards. Family and Children First Council meetings MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Family and Children First Council will be holding regular business meetings at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. The Council will hold the meetings at the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services located at 175 Race Street in Middleport. The Meigs County Family and Children First Council will be holding an Intersystem Collaborative meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9. Meetings will then be held the first Thursday of every month at Meigs DJFS. The Meigs County Family and Children First Council will be holding Early Childhood Coordinating Committee meetings at 3 p.m. on the second Monday of February, April, June, August, October and December. These meetings will be held at Wild Horse Cafe in Pomeroy. For more information contact Brooke Pauley, Coordinator at (740) 992-2117 ext. 104 Stop Hunger at Home RACINE — Home National Bank will be doing “Food for Food Friday.” This time we will be taking donations of dog food, cat food, collars, leashes, and cash to help our furry friends. Stop by the Racine Office on January 3, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. donate and get a cup of soup. The soup is from Taz’s Marathon at Five Points. This is a part of the “Stop Hunger @ Home” program. All proceeds will go to support Meigs Co. Dog Shelter. Busy From Page 1 with the Department of Job and Family Services and the formation of a task force. Wood noted that one priority was to reach out to the youth of Meigs County prior to them becoming involved in drugs. The formation of a School Resource Officer (SRO) program over the summer help take a big step toward reaching that goal. Deputy Mark Griffin (who will become a Sergeant on Jan. 6) took the lead on the program, becoming the counties first SRO. Griffin, along with Deputy James Riley, are working with students in the area schools to implement Project ALERT. Project ALERT is an age-appropriate substance abuse prevention curriculum proven effective in reducing experimentation among teens and in reducing usage among teens who experiment. The program is geared toward seventh and eighth grades students. Lessons taught through the program focus on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and inhalants. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office is also working to train teachers, staff and their own personnel to “prepare for the worst but hope for the best.” Wood noted that it is better to prepare for a situation and never need the training then to not be prepared. Wood stated that none of the goals set forth could have been accomplished without the group of employees who want to make things happen, tackle the drug problem, and make positive changes in the community. The Sheriff also noted the tremendous teamwork between agencies to accomplish a common goal and provide better services to the community. In addition to establishing the School Resource Officer program, the Meigs County Sheriff Office took several additional steps in the battle against drugs in the area. Some of those included the establishment of a K-9 program, a Deputy Sheriff located at the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services, and the formation of a twocounty task force with Gallia County. In mid-July, Sheriff Wood announced the formation of a K-9 unit within the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. The excitement of the announcement was short lived with the tragic passing of Deputy K-9 Zack later that month. One thing that stuck out in the mind of the Sheriff from his first year was the support following the passing of Deputy K-9 Zack. “The community came forward and got behind us 120 percent to replace him,” said Wood. “Now Bax is on the road and working.” The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office received several donations for local organizations and individuals to help with the acquisition and training of a new K-9. One such donation came through a series of fundraisers conducted by Farmers Bank which raised more than $6,000 to help the program. The formation of an Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) task force was announced on Dec. 10 during a press conference at the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office. The task force is a combined effort by Gallia and Meigs counties, along with the Middleport and Gallipolis Police Departments. Other things that the Sheriff took note of were the launch of a web page for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office (meigssheriff.org), the use of social media, the senior citizen training program, training for officers, continued drug enforcement, the house check program and the acquisition of equipment. The web site serves as a way to provide information to the public about snow level emergencies and other happenings with the department. There is also a tip line available through the web site which can be used anonymously. Among the training for the officers included having the entire force complete Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. The house check program has conducted nearly File photo by Sarah Hawley | Daily Sentinel Deputy Joe Barhart, seated, was hired in April to serve as a Deputy Sheriff located at Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services. Deputy Barnhart specifically works with Children Services cases at the agency. Pictured in addition to Barnhart are (from left) Commissioner Mike Bartrum, Commissioner Tim Ihle, Director of Meigs DJFS Chris Shank, Commissioner Randy Smith and Sheriff Keith Wood. 500 checks since being launched June 1. The program was the idea of Deputy Donald Mohler. Mohler, along with Deputies Griffin and Adam Smith, will be promoted to Sergeant on Jan. 6, 2014. Equipment acquired has included nearly $250,000 in radio equipment provided through a grant, 11 vehicles at little or no cost to the agency, three Humvees from Federal surplus, and a boat from Gallia County. Major cases this past year have included the bank robbery at Farmers Bank in Tuppers Plains, standoff situations, the homicide at Meigs Motel in early May and 30 methamphetamine labs. The team work displayed by many agencies was something Sheriff Wood credited to the fast and safe resolution of bank robbery case. Chad Rennicker was captured within 56 hours of the original crime in Jackson County, W.Va. The Sheriff also noted the structure and chain of command which has been established within the department. One of the first items completed by the sheriff after taking office was to name a chief deputy and major within the department. Charlie Mansfield was named Chief Deputy and Scott Trussell was promoted to Major. Wood added that the deputies and employees of the department are being held to the highest standard and professionalism to the highest degree is expected. �Tuesday, December 31, 2013 The Daily Sentinel s Page 3 www.mydailysentinel.com Feds announce test sites for drone aircraft LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration announced six states on Monday that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the march of the unmanned aircraft into U.S. skies. Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia will host the research sites, providing diverse climates, geography and air traffic environments, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said. Drones have been mainly used by the military, but governments, businesses, farmers and others are making plans to join the market. Many universities are starting or expanding drone programs. The FAA does not currently allow commercial use of drones, but it is working to develop operational guidelines by the end of 2015, although officials concede the project may take longer than expected. The FAA projects some 7,500 commercial drones could be aloft within five years of getting widespread access to American airspace. Representatives from winning states were jubilant about the FAA announcement and the likelihood that the testing will draw companies interested in cashing in on the fledgling industry. “This is wonderful news for Nevada that creates a huge opportunity for our economy,” said U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nevada. The competition for a test site was robust, Huerta said, as 25 entities in 24 states submitted proposals. At least one of the six sites chosen will be up and running within 180 days, while the others are expected to come online in quick succession, he said during a conference call with reporters. The designations don’t come with a financial award from the government. While selecting the sites, the FAA considered geography, climate, ground infrastructure, research needs, airspace use, aviation experience and risk. In choosing Alaska, the FAA cited a diverse set of test site locations in seven climatic zones. New York’s site at Griffiss International Airport will look into integrating drones into the congested northeast airspace. Nevada offered proximity to military aircraft from several bases. The state of North Dakota already has committed $5 million to the venture and named a former state Air National Guard Commander as its test site director. “These test sites will give us valuable information about how best to ensure the safe introduction of this advanced technology into our nation’s skies,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. Congress letting 55 tax breaks expire at year end Ohio Valley Forecast WASHINGTON (AP) — In an almost annual ritual, Congress is letting a package of 55 popular tax breaks expire at the end of the year, creating uncertainty — once again — for millions of individuals and businesses. Lawmakers let these tax breaks lapse almost every year, even though they save businesses and individuals billions of dollars. And almost every year, Congress eventually renews them, retroactively, so taxpayers can claim them by the time they file their tax returns. No harm, no foul, right? After all, taxpayers filing returns in the spring won’t be hurt because the tax breaks were in effect for 2013. Taxpayers won’t be hit until 2015, when they file tax returns for next year. Not so far. Trade groups and tax experts complain that Congress is making it impossible for businesses and individuals to plan for the future. What if lawmakers don’t renew the tax break you depend on? Or what if they change it and you’re no longer eligible? “It’s a totally ridiculous way to run our tax system,” said Rachelle Bernstein, vice president and tax counsel for the National Retail Federation. “It’s impossible to plan when every year this happens, but yet business has gotten used to that.” Some of the tax breaks are big, including billions in credits for companies that invest in research and development, generous exemptions for financial institutions doing business overseas, and several breaks that let businesses write off capital investments faster. Others are more obscure, the benefits targeted to film producers, race track owners, makers of electric motorcycles and teachers who buy classroom supplies with their own money. There are tax rebates to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands from a tax on rum imported into the United States, and a credit for expenses related to railroad track maintenance. A deduction for state and local sales taxes benefits people who live in the nine states without state income taxes. Smaller tax breaks benefit college students and commuters who use public transportation. A series of tax breaks promote renewable energy, including a credit for power companies that produce electricity with windmills. The annual practice of letting these tax breaks expire is a symptom a divided, dysfunctional Congress that struggles to pass routine legislation, said Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, a senior Democrat on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. “It’s not fair, it’s very hard, it’s very difficult for a business person, a company, to plan, not just for the short term but to do long-term planning,” Lewis said. “It’s shameful.” With Congress on vacation until January, there is no chance the tax breaks will be renewed before they expire. And there is plenty of precedent for Congress to let them expire for months without addressing them. Most recently, they expired at the end of 2011, and Congress didn’t renew them for the entire year, waiting until New Year’s Day 2013 — just in time for taxpayers to claim them on their 2012 returns. But Congress only renewed the package though the end of 2013. Why such a short extension? Washington accounting is partly to blame. The two-year extension Congress passed in January cost $76 billion in reduced revenue for the government, according to the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation. Making those tax breaks permanent could add $400 billion or more to the deficit over the next decade. With budget deficits already high, many in Congress are reluctant to vote for a bill that would add so much red ink. So, they do it slowly, one or two years at time. “More cynically, some people say, if you just put it in for a year or two, then that keeps the lobbyists having to come back and wine-and-dine the congressmen to get it extended again, and maybe make some campaign contributions,” said Mark Luscombe, principal tax analyst for CCH, a consulting firm based in Riverwoods, Ill. This year, the package of tax breaks has been caught up in a debate about overhauling the entire tax code. The two top tax writers in Congress — House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont. — have been pushing to simplify the tax code by reducing tax breaks and using the additional revenue to lower overall tax rates. But their efforts have yet to bear fruit, leaving both tax reform and the package of temporary breaks in limbo. When asked how businesses should prepare, given the uncertainty, Camp said: “They need to get on board with tax reform, that’s what they need to do.” Further complicating the issue, President Barack Obama has nominated Baucus to become U.S. ambassador to China, meaning he will soon leave the Senate, if he is confirmed by his colleagues. As the Senate wound down its 2013 session, Democratic leaders made a late push to extend many of the tax breaks by asking Republican colleagues to pass a package on the floor of the Senate without debate or amendments. Republicans objected, saying it wasn’t a serious offer, and the effort failed. So should taxpayers count on these breaks as they plan their budgets for 2014? “The best thing I would say is, budget accordingly,” said Jackie Perlman, principle tax research analyst at The Tax Institute at H&R Block. “As the saying goes, hope for the best but plan for the worst. Then if you get it, great, that’s a nice perk. But don’t count on it.” Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 11 to 16 mph. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. New Year’s Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Wednesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Thursday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Local Stocks AEP (NYSE) — 46.64 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 25.72 Ashland Inc. 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Urgent Care Holiday Hours | January 1 - New Year’s Day Gallipolis Meigs 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jackson 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Athens Wal-Mart 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed 60471669 �The Daily Sentinel OPINION Page 4 Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Medicaid growth creates Some with Alzheimer’s find care in far-off nations gap of 5M without coverage Denis D. Gray, Marc Levy The Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. — About 5 million people will be without health care next year that they would have gotten simply if they lived somewhere else in America. They make up a coverage gap in President Barack Obama’s signature health care law created by the domino effects of last year’s Supreme Court ruling and states’ subsequent policy decisions. The court effectively left it up to states to decide whether to open Medicaid, the federal-state program for the poor and disabled, to more people, primarily poor working adults without children. Twenty-five states declined. That leaves 4.8 million people in those states without the health care coverage that their peers elsewhere are getting through the expansion of Medicaid, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation estimate. More than one-fifth of them live in Texas alone, Kaiser’s analysis found. Among those in the gap is Cheryl Jones, a 61-year-old part-time home-care worker from Erie, Pa., who makes do without health insurance by splitting in half pills for high blood pressure, which she gets from a friend, not a pharmacist. She’d also like to visit a dentist to fix her broken partial dentures. A new pair of glasses might be nice, too. “There are a lot of us who need medical help now,” she said. “I need new glasses, I need to go to a dentist, I need my medicine. … Think about us working poor. We pay our taxes.” The Medicaid expansion was supposed to work handin-hand with tax credits subsidizing private insurance for people with slightly higher incomes, two keys to the law’s broader aim of extending health insurance to 30 million more people. As an enticement for states to expand Medicaid, the federal government promises to pay nearly all of the cost. Without the expansion, the law is unable to help people who are below the income threshold where tax credits start kicking in, about $11,500 for working adults. On Wednesday, 24 states and Washington, D.C., will extend Medicaid to more than 4 million adults who would otherwise fall into the same gap as Jones. Access to the care they’ll get is similar to what people get with private insurance, said Joan Alker, executive director of Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families. A 25th state, Michigan, plans to expand in April. Wisconsin effectively eliminated its own gap without using the more generous federal contribution. Politics is apparent in states’ expansion decisions. Of those that joined it, all but five supported Obama in last year’s election. Of those that declined, most are more conservative states in the South, Midwest and northern Rocky Mountains that voted against Obama. One outlier is Pennsylvania, a moderate industrial belt state that supported Obama twice. Gov. Tom Corbett, a Republican who sued unsuccessfully as attorney general to overturn the health care law, instead plans to ask the federal government to approve an alternative to a Medicaid expansion. He wants to use the law’s generous Medicaid dollars to cover the same population through private insurance companies while stripping down existing benefits under Medicaid, a target of conservatives’ criticism. With no guarantee of federal approval, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians — Kaiser estimates 281,000 — could be stuck in the gap until at least 2015. Corbett doesn’t apologize for not expanding eligibility right away. Rather, administration officials say they want to put themselves in a better position to create a successful, affordable program. “Our goal is to absolutely get this plan approved so that every uninsured Pennsylvanian has health care options,” said a senior Corbett aide, Todd Shamash. The Daily Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, call the newsroom at (740) 992-2156. Our main number is (740) 992-2155. 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After she fell and hurt her hip in the spring, she couldn’t pay for an MRI, she said. A friend’s loan of $200 covered a month of physical therapy, but it didn’t make the pain disappear. Collins, 56, used to be a high-level administrative assistant at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Now she gets by on occasional secretarial temporary work and unemployment compensation checks and is trying to protect a 401(k) retirement account of $21,000 that she said makes her ineligible for Pennsylvania’s current Medicaid program. But the job market is brutal, temp work is scarce and her unemployment compensation checks are at an end, she said. “I have never gone through anything like this in my life,” Collins said. Lori Miller would like to see a doctor for the headaches, blackouts and weakness that has made it hard for the Punxsutawney seamstress to pursue more work. The 34-year-old wonders what happened to the physically fit woman who used to walk, run or bicycle every day, and she wonders if she’s still suffering from a painful bicycle accident two years ago for which she never sought treatment. Living on about $7,000 a year, she can’t afford to see a doctor, Miller said. “I want to feel like that’s an option to me,” she said, “without worrying about, ‘Do I have enough dollars to do that?’” The Associated Press CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Residents of this facility for people with Alzheimer’s disease toss around a yellow ball and laugh under a cascade with their caregivers, in a swimming pool ringed by palm trees and wind chimes. Susanna Kuratli, once a painter of delicate oils, swims a lap and smiles. Watching is her husband, Ulrich, who has a heart-rending decision: to leave his wife of 41 years in this facility 9,000 kilometers (5,600 miles) from home, or to bring her back to Switzerland. Their homeland treats the elderly as well as any nation on Earth, but Ulrich Kuratli says the care here in northern Thailand is not only less expensive but more personal. In Switzerland, “You have a cold, old lady who gives you pills and tells you to go to bed,” he says. Kuratli and his family have given themselves six months to decide while the retired software developer lives alongside his 65-year-old wife in Baan Kamlangchay — “Home for Care from the Heart.” Patients live in individual houses within a Thai community, are taken to local markets, temples and restaurants, and receive personal around-the-clock care. The monthly $3,800 cost is a third of what basic institutional care would cost in Switzerland. Kuratli is not yet sure how he’ll care for Susanna, who used to produce a popular annual calendar of her paintings. But he’s leaning toward keeping her in Thailand. “Sometimes I am jealous. My wife won’t take my hand but when her Thai carer takes it, she is calm. She seems to be happy,” he says. “When she sees me she starts to cry. Maybe she remembers how we were and understands, but can no longer find the words.” Relatives in Western nations are increasingly confronting Kuratli’s dilemma as the number of Alzheimer’s patients and costs rise, and the supply of qualified nurses and facilities struggles to keep up. Faraway countries are offering cheaper, and to some minds better, care for those suffering from the irreversible loss of memory. The nascent trend is unnerving to some experts who say uprooting people with Alzheimer’s will add to their sense of displacement and anxiety, though others say quality of care is more important than location. There’s also some general uneasiness over the idea of sending ailing elderly people abroad: The German press has branded it “gerontological colonialism.” Germany is already sending several thousand sufferers, as well as the aged and otherwise ill, to Eastern Europe, Spain, Greece and Ukraine. Patients are even moving from Switzerland, which was ranked No. 1 in health care for the elderly this year in an index compiled by the elderly advocacy group HelpAge International and the U.N. Population Fund. The Philippines is offering Americans care for $1,500 to $3,500 a month, well below U.S. rates. About 100 Americans are currently seeking care in the Philippines, says J.J. Reyes, who is planning a retirement Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. community near Manila. Facilities in Thailand also are preparing to attract more Alzheimer’s sufferers. In Chiang Mai, a pleasant city ringed by mountains, Baan Kamlangchay will be followed by a $10 million, holiday-like home scheduled to open before mid-2014. Also on the way is a small Alzheimer’s unit within a retirement community set on the grounds of a former four-star resort. The U.K.-based Alzheimer’s Disease International says there are more than 44 million Alzheimer’s patients globally, and the figure is projected to triple to 135 million by 2050. A number of European countries have generous national health insurance, but these generally do not cover treatment abroad. Kuratli says the Swiss government would cover two-thirds of the bill for his wife’s care if she stays in Switzerland, but since high-end private clinics there can cost $15,000 or more per month, he could still end up paying more there than he would in Thailand. Baan Kamlangchay was established by Martin Woodtli, a Swiss who spent four years in Thailand with the aid group Doctors Without Borders before returning home to care for his Alzheimer’s-diagnosed mother. He brought his mother to Chiang Mai, where she became the home’s first “guest.” Woodtli never uses the word “patient.” Over the next 10 years, the 52-year-old psychologist and social worker purchased or rented eight two-story houses where 13 Swiss and German patients now reside. On most afternoons, the group gathers at a private, walled park to swim, snack and relax on deck chairs. Regular outside activities are organized because Woodtli believes these stimuli may help delay degeneration. He says his guests “cannot explain it, but I think they feel part of a family, a community, and that is very important.” Sabine Jansen, head of Germany’s Alzheimer Society, says that while some with Alzheimer’s may adjust to an alien place, most find it difficult because they live in a world of earlier memories. “They are better oriented in their own living places and communities,” she says. “Friends, family members, neighbors can visit them. Also because of language and cultural reasons, it is best for most to stay in their home country.” Angela Lunde of the U.S.-based Mayo Clinic says that generally the afflicted do better in a familiar environment, but over time, even those with advanced stages of the disease can adjust well. “I think a positive transition has less to do with the move itself and more with the way in which the staff and new environment accommodates the person living with dementia,” she says. Woodtli says people who have traveled widely and are accustomed to change can probably adapt. “One of our guests sometimes wakes up in the morning and says, ‘Where am I?’ But she would do the same if she was in a care center in Switzerland,” he says. “One guest thinks she is in a schoolhouse at Lake Lucerne.” The Daily Sentinel Ohio Valley Newspapers 111 Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio Phone (740) 992-2156 Fax (740) 992-2157 www.mydailysentinel.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher 740-446-3242, ext. 15 slopez@civitasmedia.com Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Obituaries Death Notice DOROTHY J. CLATWORTHY MIDDLEPORT — Dorothy J. Clatworthy, 85, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport. She was born on September 26, 1928, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., to the late Harold and Virginia (Wamsley) King. Mrs. Clatworthy was a retired cook from the Meigs Local Schools and a member of the Heath United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, William “Henry” Clatworthy; sons, Sammy Ray (Sandy), Laurel, Md., James William (Rhonda) Clatworthy, Ellabell, Ga.; daughter, Sandra Kay (Dennis) Schilling, Crestwood, Ky.; grandchildren, Michele Austin, Mike Clatworthy, Matthew Clatworthy, Jason Clatworthy, Justin Clatworthy, Kim Jackson, Steven Schilling, Crissy Clatworthy, Curtis Clatworthy and Lesley (Carr) Michigan; 11 greatgrandchildren; brother, Jack King, Pomeroy; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Helen Hicks and Betty Wilson; brothers, Jim, Bill, Tom and Roger King; and an infant brother Dick King Funeral services will be held st 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Pastor Rex Houston officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Middleport. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m., on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at the funeral home. An online registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. JERRY SEARLES RUTLAND — Jerry tina Searles; grandchilSearles, 70, of Rutland, dren, Dusty, Stephinie, died December 28, 2013, Dustin, Christoper, and at O’Bleness Memorial Taylor Rose. Also survivHospital. ing are three sisters, three He was born February, brothers and many nieces 18, 1943, son of the late and nephews. Roy and Rosie Searles. There will be graveside He also preceded by son, services with Pastor Larry Jerry Searles, Jr. Lemley at the family’s conHe is survived by wife, Wanda K. Searles; chil- venience. Arrangements dren, Mark and Becky with Birchfield Funeral Searles and Roy and Chris- Home, Rutland, Ohio. DALE EUGENE SHOWALTER GREENSBORO, NC — Mr. Dale Eugene Showalter, 71, died December 28, 2013, at High Point Regional Hospital. A celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at Rehobeth United Methodist Church with Reverend Ben Shepherd officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service and during a reception following the service. Dale was born in Chester, Ohio, to the late Forrest Clay and Mary Powell Showalter. He graduated in the class of 1960 from Eastern Local High School in Reedsville, Ohio. After graduation, he served in the US Air Force from 1961 to 1964 and following his service he went to work for IBM from 1964 to retirement in 1991. However, Dale wasn’t even close to “retirement.” He taught computer classes for over a year at GTCC and worked for almost fifteen more years for Guilford County retiring in 2007. Dale was a people person and loved to talk and tell stories. He believed in serving and giving to others and demonstrated this by serving as Scoutmaster of troop 320 for 10 years and quietly giving to those who were less fortunate he met in all walks of life. He and his wife, Patty, were active members of Rehobeth United Methodist Church for 29 years where they both served as Sunday school teachers. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and camping, and for several years he and Patty could be found every weekend in summer participating in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla # 18-02 at High Rock Lake, where he also served a term as Flotilla Commander. Dale was a self-sufficient hard worker but also knew the value of his family and loved spending time with them whether it was traveling through all the lower 48 or cheering on his grandsons at their sporting events. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Patty Huff Showalter of the home; son, William Clay and wife, Wendy Brake Showalter, and their sons, Jeremiah Clay, Caleb Michael and Benjamin Luke all of Asheboro; brother, Earl and wife, Ellen Showalter of Chester, Ohio; sister, Fern Diehl of Syracuse, Ohio; sisterin-law, Karen Morris of Reedsville, Ohio; nephews, Tim and wife, Beth Showalter and Matthew and wife, Amanda Morris; and one great-nephew. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Ira and a sister, Joyce Marie. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the General Fund, Rehobeth United Methodist Church, 4475 Rehobeth Church Road, Greensboro, NC 27406 are suggested. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com. WILLIAM ‘BILL’ F. TIEMEYER MIDDLEPORT — William “Bill” F. Tiemeyer of Middleport, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born on November 16, 1946, in Covington, Ky., to Alva Loretta (Young) Tiemeyer Bowers and the late Lancelot Earl Tiemeyer. Bill was a welder and he drove a taxi in the Middleport/Pomeroy area for many years. He is survived by his mother, Loretta Bowers; son, Billy Tiemeyer; brothers, John and David Tiemeyer; sisters, Carol Kells of Erlanger, Ky., Janice Hankla of DeMossville, Ky., Joann and JR Pullins of Pomeroy, Ohio, and Mary and Doug Taylor of W. Lafay- The Daily Sentinel s Page 5 www.mydailysentinel.com ette, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-nephews and 14 great-great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Tiemeyer; step-father, Les Bowers; brothers, Bob, Kenny and Charles Tiemeyer. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday January 2, 2014, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport. A brief service will be held at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Meigs County Cancer Initiative, PO Box 85, Pomeroy, OH 45769. An online registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. CHANDLER GLENWOOD, W.Va. — Roy Wilson Chandler, 66, of Glenwood, W.Va., passed away December 30, 2013, in Huntington, W.Va. There will be no visitation. Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant is serving the family. DAINES XENIA — Daniel E. “Dan” Daines, 47, of Xenia, Ohio, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 29, 2013, at the Holzer Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2014, at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m., prior to the services, on Thursday, at the funeral home. Graveside burial services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, January 3, 2014, at Victory Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Patrick officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dan’s memory to either Holzer Hospice or to Holzer Relay for Life. FIELDER THE PLAINS — Edwin E. Fielder, 66, of The Plains, Ohio, formerly of Mason County, W.Va., died Thursday, December 26, 2013, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. A memorial service will be held at noon, Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Moores Chapel Church in Ashton, W.Va., with Pastor Charlie Langdon officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. NOVIK GALLIPOLIS — Michael A. Novik, 60, of Gallipolis, died at 11:45 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2013, in the Holzer Medical Center. Private Jewish funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Services are under the direction of the Cremeens Funeral Chapel. OLDAKER EVANS, W.Va. — Mary B. Oldaker, 89, of Evans, W.Va., formerly of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Saturday, December 28, 2013, at home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2014, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Pastor Johnny Hayman officiating. Burial will follow at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 1 at the funeral home. STOVER LEON, W.Va. — Darrell Wayne Stover, 66, of Leon, W.Va., passed away December 28, 2013, at his home following an extended illness. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2014, at the Cossin-Stover Cemetery, Evans, W.Va. Federal health care sign-ups pass 1 million mark HONOLULU (AP) — The government’s rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past the 1 million mark, the Obama administration says. Combined with numbers for staterun markets, that should put total enrollment in the new private insurance plans under President Barack Obama’s health law at about 2 million people through the end of the year, independent experts said. That would be about two-thirds of the administration’s original goal of signing up 3.3 million by Dec. 31, a significant improvement given the technical problems that crippled the federal market during much of the fall. The overall goal remains to enroll 7 million people by March 31. “It looks like current enrollment is around 2 million despite all the issues,” said Dan Mendelson, CEO of Avalere Health, a market analysis firm. “It was a very impressive showing for December.” The administration said that of the more than 1.1 million people now enrolled in the federal insurance exchange, nearly 1 million signed up in December. The majority came days before a preChristmas deadline for coverage to start in January. Compare that with a paltry 27,000 in October, the federal website’s first, error-prone month. “We experienced a welcome surge in enrollment as millions of Americans seek access to affordable health care coverage,” Marilyn Tavenner, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said in a blog post announcing the figures. The numbers don’t represent a full accounting for the country. The federal website serves 36 states. Yet to be reported are December results from the 14 states running their own sites. Overall, states have been signing up more people than the federal government. But most of that has come from high performers such as California, New York, Washington state, Kentucky and Connecticut. Some states continue to struggle. Still, the end-of-year spike suggests that the federal insurance marketplace is starting to pull its weight. The windfall comes at a critical moment for Obama’s sweeping health care law, which becomes “real” for many Americans on Jan. 1 as coverage through the insurance exchanges and key patient protections kick in. The administration’s concern now shifts to keeping the momentum going for sign-ups, and heading off problems that could arise when people who’ve already enrolled try to use their new insurance. “They’ve got the front end of the system working really well,” said insurance industry consultant Robert Laszewski. “Now we can move on to the next question: Do people really want to buy this?” He also estimated 2 million will probably be enrolled this year. The fledgling insurance exchanges are online markets for subsidized private coverage. Obama needs millions of mostly younger, healthy Americans to sign up to keep costs low for everyone. Open enrollment runs until the end of March. Tavenner said fixes to the website, overhauled to address widespread technical problems, contributed to December’s figures. But things haven’t totally cleared up. Thousands of people wound up waiting on hold for telephone help on Christmas Eve for a multitude of reasons, including technical difficulties. “We have been a little bit behind the curve,” acknowledged Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, whose state has the highest proportion of uninsured residents. “Obamacare is a reality,” conceded one of the law’s opponents, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who as House oversight committee chairman has been investigating the rollout problems. However, he predicted it will only pile on costs. “The fact that people well into the middle class are going to get subsidies is going to cause them to look at healthcare…sort of in a Third World way of do we get subsidies from the government for our milk, for our gasoline and, oh, by the way, for our healthcare,” said Issa. For consumers who successfully selected one of the new insurance plans by Dec. 24, coverage should start on New Year’s Day. That’s provided they pay their first month’s premium by the due date, extended until Jan. 10 in most cases. But insurers have complained that another set of technical problems, largely hidden from consumers, has resulted in the government passing along inaccurate data on enrollees. With a flood of signups that must be processed in just days, it remains unclear whether lastminute enrollees will encounter a seamless experience if they try to use their new benefits come Jan. 1. 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The pace slowed to a crawl in the second quarter and GEHS led 40-5 at halftime. The Lady Knights were outscored 21-to-10 in the third period but and eventually fell 72-27. Charli Leach lead the Lady Knights Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Southern sophomore Haley Hill (11) drives past Nelsonville- with 11 points, followed by Kylie York’s Jennah Addis (5) during the Lady Buckeyes 62-30 vic- Crump and Michaela Cottrill with tory, Saturday in Racine. five each. Jessica McCoy had four points, while Marlee Bruner finsihed with two for PPHS. Point Pleasant had 27 turnovers in the game. Lady Buckeyes bully Southern, 62-30 Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com RACINE, Ohio — For one half the Lady Tornadoes held tight with nonconference guest Nelsonville-York, but the Lady Buckeyes took control in the second half and cruised to a 62-30 victory, Saturday afternoon. The Southern girls basketball team (5-3) and the Lady Buckeyes were tied at 11 following a backand-forth opening period. NYHS took control with a 9-0 run to start the second quarter and held the Purple and Gold scoreless until the 1:22 mark. SHS scored six unanswered points to end the half, but trailed 20-17. Nelsonville-York began the second half with a 14to-2 run over the first three minutes and continued the pace through the end of the third quarter, outscoring SHS 15-to-6 to take the 49-25 lead into the fourth. Southern was held to just five points in the fourth quarter and NYHS took the 62-30 victory. The Lady Tornadoes were led by Faith Teaford with eight points and Celestia Hendrix with seven. Ali Deem marked five points, Jansen Wolfe had four, Jordan Huddleston added three, Macie Michael marked two and Haley Hill contributed one point. Southern shot 13-of-50 (26 percent) from the field, including 2-of-11 (18.2 percent) from three point range. Southern converted on 2-of-8 (25 percent) attempts from the free throw line, while finishing with 38 rebounds, 35 turnovers, 10 steals, 13 fouls and six blocks. Teaford led Southern with six rebounds, followed by Wolfe, Hendrix and Darien Diddle with five apiece. Teaford and Deem each marked two assists to lead SHS, while Wolfe paced the defense with four blocks. Deem finished with a team high three steals, followed by Haley Hill with two. The Lady Buckeyes were paced by Madison Davis with 16 points, Kaitlyn Hurd with 14 and Angela Meade with 10. Samantha Taylor had seven points, Cassidy Dupler scored six, Jennah Addis added four, Chelsie Mays finished with three and Tori Campbell rounded out the NYHS total with two points. Nelsonville-York shot 26-of-79 (32.9 percent) from the field, 3-of-19 (15.8 percent) from three point range and 7-of-22 (31.6 percent) from the free throw line. NYHS as a team had 51 rebounds, 19 turnovers, 24 steals, 13 assists and nine fouls. Davis led NYHS with 17 rebounds, followed by Addis with seven. Addis, Taylor and Brooke Breeze each had three assists, while Davis finished with two. Addis’ seven steals led the defense, followed by Meade and Davis with five each. Nelsonville-York also defeated Southern 68-45 on November 30, in Athens County. Southern had won three consecutive games prior to Saturday’s loss. OVP Sports Schedule Thursday, Jan. 2 Girls Basketball Meigs vs. OVCS at South Gallia Tournament, 6 p.m. GAHS vs. SGHS at South Gallia Tournament, 7:30 River Valley at Southern, 7:30 Friday, Jan. 3 Boys Basketball Southern at Belpre, 7:30 Federal Hocking at Eastern, 7:30 Hannan at Sherman, 7:30 Vinton County at Meigs, 7:30 Gallia Academy at Logan, 7:30 South Gallia at Wahama, 7:30 River Valley at Coal Grove, 7:30 Wrestling Wahama at Nitro, 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 Boys Basketball Green at River Valley, 7:30 Gallia Academy at Eastern, 7:30 Buffalo at South Gallia, 7:30 Meigs at Wahama, 7:30 Girls Basketball Southern at Symmes Valley, 7:30 Portsmouth at Gallia Academy, Noon Hurricane at Point Pleasant, 7:30 Wrestling Point Pleasant at University, 8 a.m. Wahama at Nitro, 8 a.m. Meigs, Gallia Academy at Nelsonville-York, 10 a.m. Swimming River Valley at University of Charleston, TBA The Lady Knights shot 9-of-49 (18.4 percent) from the field, 5-of34 (14.7 percent) from beyond the arc and 4-of-6 (66.7 percent) from the free throw line. Leach hit a trio of three-pointers for PPHS, while Crump and Cottrill each connected on one triple. Chaunté McDowell led GEHS with 21 points, including nine from three-point range. Lexi Tincher had nine points, Chole Honaker and Piper Nunley each had eight, while Hannah Walsh, Chelsie Baker and Sydney Ninley each had five points. Kat Walton scored four points, Katie Wilmer added three, while Ellen Henthorn and Kaitlyn Mize each had two points in the win. The Lady Spartans committed just 10 turnovers, while shooting 29of-64 (45.3 percent) from the field and7-of-13 (53.8 percent) from the free throw line. On Saturday afternoon the Lady Knights met with Fayetteville (43) for the consolation game. PPHS trailed 9-to-2 throught the first eight minutes of play, and Fayetteville rallied with an 18-1 run to start the second quarter. The Lady Pirates led 28-8 at halftime and increased their lead to 42-14 headed into the fourth quarter. The Lady Knights marked 17 in the fourth quarter but FHS took the 54-31 victory. Marlee Bruner led PPHS with 16 points, including 10 from the free throw line. Charlie Leach hit two three-pointers and had six points, while Jessixa McCory and Kassie Nibert each had three points. Kylie Crump finished with two points, while Michaela Cottrill marked one in the setback. Polin Pleasant was 12-of-20 (60 percent) from the free throw line in the game. Kendall Malay had 18 points to lead the Lady Pirates, followed by Maddie Pritt with 12 and Avina Sedlock with seven. Kaylee Wood marked four points, Kaitlin Sisler and Larissa Roles each had three, Faith Norris, Hannah Franklin and Brandi Richmond each marked two, while Kathryn Peelish rounded out the FHS scoring with one point. Fayetteville was 22-of-37 (59.5 percent) from the free throw line and failed to connect on a three-pointer in the win. The Lady Spartan Holiday Tournament was won by Greenbrier East with a 65-51 triumph over Preston in the finals. Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Eastern senior Maddie Rigsby (31) guards Zanesville Rosecrans ball handler Kloie Johnson while teammates Katie Keller (15) and Jordan Parker (12) provide help-side defense during the second half of Saturday night’s girls basketball contest in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Lady Eagles soar past Rosecrans, 70-53 Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — In a battle of unbeatens, one team was clearly up to the challenge of remaining that way. The Eastern girls basketball team led wire-to-wire and shot 57 percent from the field Saturday night en route to a 7053 triumph over visiting Zanesville Rosecrans in a non-conference matchup at the Eagle’s Nest in Meigs County. The host Lady Eagles (8-0) limited the Lady Bishops to 32 percent shooting from the field overall while storming out to a 10-0 advantage 3:15 into regulation. Rosecrans (8-1) — which missed its first seven shot attempts — never came closer than five points the rest of the way. EHS connected on 8-of-12 field goal attempts in the first quarter while taking a 19-9 edge, but a 3-of-14 effort in the second canto provided some breathing room for the guests to close to within 2520 with 1:52 left in the half. The Lady Bishops, however, missed their final 10 shot attempts of the first half, and Eastern closed the final 1:43 on a 6-0 surge to secure its biggest lead of the opening 16 minutes at 31-20. The Lady Eagles extended their edge out to as much as 48-29 after a Katie Keller basket at the 2:13 mark of the third, but the guests battled back with a See EAGLES | 7 Eastern senior Erin Swatzel, right, drives to the basket during the first half of Saturday night’s non-conference basketball game against Zanesville Rosecrans in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. PPHS tops St. Clairsville, falls to Black Eagles Alex Hawley ahawley@civitasmedia.com SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — You win some, You lose some. The Big Blacks tasted both victory and defeat this weekend at the South Charleston Holiday Classic, as South Charleston got the better of PPHS by a count of 77-46 on Friday night, and Point Pleasant rebounded to defeat St. Clairsville 49-44 on Saturday. On Friday, the Black Eagles came out firing and led 19-10 through one quarter. SCHS expanded its lead to double-digits in the second and Point Pleasant (3-3) trailed 36-26 at halftime. It truly was the third quarter that made all the difference and South Charleston outscored the Big Blacks 29-to-5 over the eight minute stretch. Point Pleasant outscored SCHS 15to-11 in the fourth quarter but the Black Eagles took the 77-46 victory. Nick Templeton led PPHS with 13 points, followed by Aden Yates with 12 and Wade Martin with seven. Brian Gibbs had five points Alex Somerville had four, Garrett Norris marked three, while Tray Tucker finished with two points. South Charleston was led by Jordan Lewis and Adrian Cunningham with 19 points each, followed by Brandon Knapper with 14. Kevin Williams had eight points, Anthony Billings marked five, while Kentre Grier and Jacob Miller each had four. Jonah Cosby and Walter Clark rounded out the SCHS scoring with two points each. On Saturday, the Big Blacks jumped out to a 15-11 lead through the opening quarter and expanded it to 27-20 at halftime. The Red Devils marked 11 points in the third quarter and 13 in the fourth, while PPHS scored 11 in each to take the 49-44 win. Templeton’s 17 points led PPHS, followed by Somerville with nine and Norris with eight. Yates added seven points, Martin contributed six, while Gibbs finished with one. Ferns led St. Clairsville with 17 points, followd by Terouten with 11 and Scarnecchia with four. Derose, Coleman, Panepucci and Buchanan each had three points in the setback. �Tuesday, December 31, 2013 The Daily Sentinel s Page 7 www.mydailysentinel.com Rebels fall at Symmes Valley, 75-61 Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com WILLOW WOOD, Ohio — The steadier hand usually wins the shootout. Host Symmes Valley built a 15-point lead through three quarters of play and ultimately made that advantage hold up Friday night following a 75-61 victory over the South Gallia boys basketball team in a non-conference matchup in Lawrence County. The visiting Rebels (6-2) never led in the contest, as the Vikings stormed out to a 14-10 lead after eight minutes of play before going on a 15-12 second quarter spurt — allowing the hosts to claim a 29-22 edge at the break. Symmes Valley (5-1) made its biggest charge of the night in the third canto, as the hosts went on a 19-11 run to secure a commanding 48-33 cushion headed into the finale. SGHS won the fourth quarter by a slim 28-27 edge, wrapping up the 14-point outcome. There were a total of 48 fouls and 53 free throw attempts combined in the contest. The Rebels committed 23 fouls and were 12- of-23 at the free throw line for 52 percent, while the Vikings committed 25 fouls and connected on 22of-30 charity tosses for 73 percent. Brayden Greer led South Gallia with a game-high 25 points, 19 of which came in the second half. Landon Hutchinson was next with 18 points, followed by Mikey Wheeler with nine markers. Ethan Swain and Jarred Cal- houn respectively added four and three points to the losing cause, while Ethan Spurlock rounded out the scoring with two markers. Jacob Klaiber paced SVHS with 17 points, followed by Jonathan Kouns with 15 markers. Tyler Rowe and Ryan Gibson each contributed 13 points apiece to the victory, while Dylan Malone added 10 markers for the hosts. Raiders stung at Browns vow to ‘get it right’ with next coach Coal Grove, 76-52 Bryan Walters bwalters@civitasmedia.com COAL GROVE, Ohio — The River Valley boys basketball team fell to 3-7 overall this season following a 76-52 non-conference setback to host Coal Grove Friday night in a semifinal round of the 2013 Dr. Paulus Tournament held in Lawrence County. The visiting Raiders never led in the contest, as the Hornets (4-2) won each of the four quarters by a minimum of five points. CGHS led 19-12 after eight minutes of play, then used a 19-13 second quarter surge to secure a 38-25 cushion at the intermission. Coal Grove kept that momentum going in the second half, as the hosts went on a 17-12 run to claim a 55-37 lead headed into the finale. CGHS closed regulation with a 21-15 run to wrap up the 24-point triumph. Tyler Twyman led RVHS with a game-high 23 points, followed by John Qualls and Seann Roberts with eight markers apiece. Dayton Hardway also chipped in six points to the losing effort. Bailey Rhodes and Justin Rusk respectively rounded out the scoring with three and two points. River Valley was 11-of-14 at the free throw line for 79 percent. Brandon Adkins paced the Hornets with 15 points, earning game MVP honors with the effort. Sean Paulus was next with 13 points, while D.J. Miller and Joe Akers respectively chipped in 12 and 11 markers. Isaiah Gunther and Austen Pleasants also had nine points apiece for the victors, who were 9-of-14 at the charity stripe for 64 percent. Bengals get another chance to break long drought CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals are convinced that this time, it will be different. No first-round flameout. No winter full of playoff angst. No more fans grumbling about how they can’t win the big one — or any one that happens after the regular season. That historic streak of playoff futility? They’ve got their best chance to put it to rest. The Bengals (11-5) haven’t won a playoff game since the 1990 season, a stretch of futility that’s tied for seventh-longest in NFL history. They’re favored to end the drought on Sunday when they host the San Diego Chargers (97), a team they beat 17-10 a month ago. Unlike the past two seasons, when the Bengals were a young team that got into the playoffs as a wild card, this postseason holds a lot more promise. Just win one. “That’s really the next hurdle,” offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth said. “There’s not a hurdle we haven’t cleared this season.” Things seem to be falling into place for the AFC North champions. By winning the division title, they get to host a playoff game for the first time since 2009, when they lost to the Jets. And they’ve gotten the more favorable matchup. The Chargers got the final wild card on Sunday by beating Kansas City 27-24 in overtime. The Chiefs had a chance to win it, but Ryan Succop’s 41-yard field goal attempt was wide at the end of regulation. The NFL acknowledged on Monday that the Chargers should have been penalized for an illegal formation on the play, giving Succop another chance. A Chiefs win would have put Pittsburgh in the playoffs and sent the Steelers to Cincinnati on Sunday. The Steelers beat the Bengals in Pittsburgh 30-20 on Dec. 15 and would have brought thousands of their fans to Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, cutting into the Bengals’ home-field advantage. Instead, the Bengals get a West Coast team heading into the Midwest chill. The Bengals are 8-0 at home for only the second time in their history. They needed an extension to sell out the second-last game, and had more than 10,000 tickets left for the playoff game. Mayor John Cranley went to the stadium and bought a pair of $86 tickets on Monday, then attended coach Marvin Lewis’ media availability and lobbied fans to make the game a sellout so the city looks good nationally. “What I’m asking is for the people of this city to come forward and buy tickets because we want Cincinnati to shine,” Cranley said. The Bengals have reached the playoffs five times in Marvin Lewis’ 11 seasons as head coach. Unlike other places, where coached get fired after one bad season, Lewis has benefited from owner Mike Brown’s reluctance to change. He heads into the playoffs with an 0-4 postseason record — two losses at home, two on the road. “If I can even my record, I’ll feel pretty good,” Lewis said, referring to the four wins needed to get a Super Bowl title. “That’s my goal.” This team is in better shape than any of Lewis’ previous ones to make a playoff run. The defense is ranked No. 3 in the league and the offense ranks No. 10. The Bengals have scored 49, 41, 42, 42 and 34 points in the past five home games. BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns owner Jimmy Haslam understands the situation looks bad, even embarrassing. He bungled his first NFL coaching hire and can’t afford to make another mistake. Haslam vowed it will be different this time. It has to be. A day after firing Rob Chudzinski for failing to make the Browns better in just one season, Haslam explained his reasons on Monday for the shocking move when he was forced to answer some tough questions, including one from a fan who wondered if the “Three Stooges” were running his team. “We understand the importance of continuity,” Haslam said. “But I think it’s really important to hear this: We also understand the importance of getting it right.” The Browns dumped Chudzinski on Sunday night, just hours after a 20-7 loss in Pittsburgh and less than a year after he was brought in to turn around a team that can’t seem to get out of its own way. Haslam and CEO Joe Banner cited an overall lack of progress in their decision to dismiss Chudzinski, who had the Browns at 4-5 before they lost their final seven games and finished 4-12 — the club’s sixth straight season with at least 10 losses. Banner said the decision was finalized Saturday. “As unpopular and undesirable as it is to sit here and acknowledge we didn’t get it right, the fact that we’re making a change makes a statement that we’re not going to accept not being successful,” Banner said. Haslam knows there are skeptics wondering if this Browns regime has what it takes to trans- form a foundering franchise. Cleveland fans have spent years hearing broken promises and plans that go astray. Haslam, though, is committed to making good on his word to bring sustained success to the Browns. “There will be a lot of people who say we should have given this staff a second year, a second chance,” Haslam said. “And in our estimation, it was best to go ahead and make the change and try to get it right so that we can move forward and candidly, and most importantly, give the fans here the kind of winner they deserve.” Banner and Haslam have begun their search for Chudzinski’s replacement. Banner said the team is still deciding whether to interview Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton for the opening. Horton interviewed with the Browns last season before the job went to Chudzinski, a lifelong Browns fan who was caught off guard by his ouster. Banner said none of the other candidates interviewed last year will be considered again. That would appear to rule out Penn State coach Bill O’Brien and San Diego offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels could be the frontrunner to be Cleveland’s seventh full-time coach since 1999 because of his relationship with Browns general manager Michael Lombardi. The team requested permission to interview McDaniels as well as Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Denver offensive coordinator Adam Gase. Haslam knows it’s imperative to stop the constant turnover. The Browns have changed coaches four times in six years. “We have to prove to you all we’ll get the right guy,” Haslam said. “We’re confident we can do that. But until that individual comes in here and wins football games, talk is cheap. So actions speak loud.” The Browns do have a more attractive situation to lure a prospective coach than they did a year ago. Cleveland had five Pro Bowl players this season, the team has two first-round picks in May’s draft and there’s plenty of salary cap room to sign free agents. “This is the crucial offseason for the Cleveland Browns,” Haslam said. “If we get that right, we’ll have a lot of positive press conferences. We feel a lot of pressure to get this right for our players, our fans and the city of Cleveland.” Chudzinski was told of his firing shortly after the team returned by bus from Pittsburgh. “I was shocked and disappointed to hear the news that I was fired,” Chudzinski said in a statement released by the Browns. “I am a Cleveland Brown to the core, and always will be. … While clearly I would have liked to see the long-term vision through to the end, I am very grateful to Jimmy Haslam and the Haslam family for letting me live my dream.” Chudzinski has three years left on his contract worth a reported $10 million. He was emotional as he said goodbye to his players. “It’s unfortunate,” wide receiver Josh Gordon said. “I can’t say what’s fair, what’s not fair. The NFL, it’s the business of the league. But I thought he would have more time than that. “I figured any coach in the NFL would get at least two years. I didn’t even know that was possible.” Five NFL coaches already fired Barry Wilner The Associated Press It didn’t take long. Barely 12 hours after the NFL’s regular season ended, five head coaches were unemployed. Fired on Monday were Washington’s Mike Shanahan, Detroit’s Jim Schwartz, Minnesota’s Leslie Frazier and Tampa Bay’s Greg Schiano. The Cleveland Browns didn’t even wait that long, dismissing Rob Chudzinski on Sunday night after just one season on the job. Shanahan, who won two Super Bowls in Denver in the 1990s, spent four seasons with the Redskins and was 24-40. Frazier had a little more than three seasons with the Vikings to compile an 18-33-1 mark, and Schwartz coached the Lions for five seasons, finishing 29-52. Schiano only got two years with the Buccaneers, going 11-21. He had three years and $9 million left on his contract. Tampa Bay also fired general manager Mark Dominik. “It’s tough for the players to see your coaches go. You never want to see anybody get fired,” Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said. “Me personally, I haven’t had any, consistently, in my career. Third head coach, going on my fifth year and three head coaches. Add up everybody, it’ll be six D-line coaches.” The Buccaneers, who also have fired the likes of Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden, hired Schiano out of Rutgers in 2012 and went 6-4 before losing five of their last six games. They dropped their first eight games this season and finished 4-12. One coach allegedly on the hot seat was retained: Rex Ryan, who has one more year on his contract, is staying with the New York Jets after a surprising 8-8 record in his fifth season at the helm. While some of the fired coaches might have seen it coming, Chudzinski certainly didn’t despite going 4-12 and losing his final seven games and 10 of 11. “I was shocked and disappointed to hear the news that I was fired,” said Chudzinski, who grew up a Browns fan. “I am a Cleveland Brown to the core, and always will be. It was an honor to lead our players and coaches, and I appreciate their dedication and sacrifice. I was more excited than ever for this team, as I know we were building a great foundation for future success.” As the coaching searches begin, agents will float the names of their clients — Penn State’s Bill O’Brien seems to be the hottest candidate and has interviewed for Houston’s vacancy. The Texans (2-14), who own the top choice in May’s draft after losing their final 14 games, released coach Gary Kubiak late in the season. Whoever gets hired in each place will face mammoth rebuilding projects. Overall, the six teams seeking new coaches went 24-71-1. Shanahan had one season remaining on a five-year contract worth about $7 million a season. He blamed salary cap restraints for part of the Redskins’ collapse from NFC East champion in 2012 to 3-13 and eight consecutive losses. Washington was hit with a $36 million salary cap penalty over two seasons for dumping salaries into the 2010 uncapped season, and Shanahan said it prevented the team from pursuing free agents it had targeted. But his real undoing, along with the poor records in three of his four seasons, was a contentious relationship with star quarterback Robert Griffin III. RG3 did not speak with the media on Monday. Frazier took over for Brad Childress in Minnesota for the final six games of 2010. He got the Vikings to the playoffs as a wild card last season, riding an MVP year from running back Adrian Peterson. But he never solved the Vikings’ quarterback situation — three QBs started in 2013 — and the defense, Frazier’s specialty, ranked 31st overall and against the pass. “It’s a harsh business,” safety Harrison Smith said. “As a player, we all love coach Frazier, as a coach, as a man. You can’t meet a better guy. And also as a player, we didn’t make enough plays on the field. So you just feel like you let him down a little bit.” The Lions were considered an underachieving team the last two years under Schwartz. After a 6-3 start this year in a division where the Packers and Bears lost their starting quarterbacks for lengthy periods, Detroit fell apart down the stretch. It lost six of its last seven. He had two years and almost $12 million remaining on his deal, signed after the Lions hired him to fix a team that went 0-16 in 2008. “From where we were in 2008 to where we are now it’s a big difference,” quarterback Matthew Stafford said. “We owe a lot of that to him. He’s a really smart guy and helped us get to where we are. Obviously, we didn’t win as many games as we needed to or as we should have this year.” Eagles From Page 6 9-2 spurt to trim the deficit down to 50-38 with 12 seconds remaining. The Lady Bishops were never closer the rest of the way as Jenna Burdette tacked on an oldfashioned three-point play with four seconds left in the third, allowing EHS to secure a 53-38 cushion headed into the finale. Two free throws by Jordan Parker gave Eastern its largest lead of the night at 66-45 with 2:32 left in regulation. Rosecrans closed the game with an 8-4 run to wrap up the 17-point outcome. The Lady Eagles shot a remarkable 13-of-16 from the field in the second half for 81 percent, which included a perfect 5-of-5 effort in the fouth quarter. The hosts were also a perfect 4-of- 4 from three-point range in the second half. Overall, Eastern was 24-of-42 from the field — which included a 6-of-9 effort from three-point range for 67 percent. The Lady Eagles also committed 16 turnovers and outrebounded the guests by a 26-21 margin. Jenna Burdette led EHS with game-highs of 25 points and seven assists, followed by Jor- dan Parker with 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field. Katie Keller was next with eight points, while Laura Pullins chipped in seven markers. Maddie Rigsby and Erin Swatzel rounded out the winning tally with four markers apiece. The Lady Eagles were 16-of-21 at the free throw line for 76 percent. Rosecrans connected on 6-of26 shots in the first half for 23 percent and finished the night 17-of-53 overall from the field, which included a 6-of-23 effort from behind the arc for 26 percent. The guests also committed 12 turnovers and went 13-of-19 at the charity stripe for 68 percent. Molly Nash led the Lady Bishops with 16 points, followed by Maddie Chandler with 13 points and Alexis Kirkbride with nine markers. �Page 8 s The Daily Sentinel www.mydailysentinel.com Drivers & Delivery Bedford Township Trustee will be holding their organizational meeting on January 1,2014 at 9am at the Townhall.12/31/12 Paper Carrier Needed! Areas Covered: Waterloo, Patriot, & Gallipolis, OH Training: 3 Days Schedule: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri- 12:30am until finished Saturday- 4:00pm until finished Pay: Will fluctuate depending on amount of Customer REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE A RELIABLE VEHICLE, DRIVER'S LICENSE, & VALID CAR INSURANCE Jessica L. 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For 3 months.* �Page 10 s The Daily Sentinel www.mydailysentinel.com Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Best and worst from Browns’ 4-12 season BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Best Game: Browns peaked in their fourth game, a 17-6 home win over Bengals. In quarterback Brian Hoyer’s second start, Cleveland’s offense produced a pair of 90-yard touchdown drives and defense limited Cincinnati to just 266 total yards, 64 rushing. Tight end Jordan Cameron had 10 catches in a breakout of what became a Pro Bowl season. Worst Game: After building an early 10-0 lead, Browns seemed to go through the motions in a 24-13 loss against the New York Jets on Dec. 22. The lackluster performance rankled owner Jimmy Haslam and may have convinced him Rob Chudzinski was the wrong choice as coach. Best Play: Josh Gordon’s electrifying 95-yard touchdown catch against Jacksonville on Dec. 1. Gordon, who led the league in yards receiving, caught a short pass from Brandon Weeden, broke one tackle and outran two defenders, pulling further away with every stride. “Once he caught it, nobody was catching him,” Browns cornerback Joe Haden said. Worst Play: Weeden’s inexplicable “flip” pass against Detroit on Oct. 13. With the Browns trailing 24-17 in the fourth quarter, Weeden attempted to pitch the ball to fullback Chris Ogbonnaya, but had it intercepted by Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy. “Just a boneheaded play,” Weeden said. Biggest Surprise: A tie between Chudzinski’s firing and the trade of running back Trent Richardson to Indianapolis. The Browns had planned to feature Richardson in their offense before dealing him to Indianapolis on Sept. 18 for a first-round pick. Biggest Disappointment: Weeden. The second-year QB was given the reins to start the season, but failed miserably, goEd Suba Jr. | Akron Beacon Journal | MCT photo ing 0-5 as a starter. Cleveland Browns defensive back Buster Skrine (22) celebrates after recovering a St. Louis What’s Next: Finding a coach, followed Rams fumble during the first quarter in preseason action at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, by a franchise quarterback. Ohio, on Thursday, Aug. 8. The highs and lows of the Pittsburgh Steelers 8-8 season PITTSBURGH (AP) — Best Game: Their margin for error nonexistent, the Steelers drilled eventual AFC North-champion Cincinnati 30-20 on Dec. 15, racing to a quick 21-0 lead and cruising behind two touchdowns from wide receiver Antonio Brown. Worst Game: The Steelers have been playing football for 81 years and had never sustained the kind of whipping they endured in a 5531 loss to New England on Nov. 3 that left them at 2-6. The Patriots set records for points and yards (610) by a Pittsburgh opponent, including 31 points over the final 18 minutes. Best Play: Troy Polamalu channeling 2009 in Green Bay on Dec. 22, stripping Packers quarterback Matt Flynn of the ball. Brett Keisel recovered at the Green Bay 19 to set up the winning touchdown in a 38-31 victory. Worst Play: A two-way tie. Mike Tomlin’s two-step onto the field in a loss to Baltimore on Thanksgiving night earned him a $100,000 fine and may cost the team a draft pick. A week later, Brown stepped out of bounds at the Miami 12 on the final play, negating what would have been a game-tying score. Biggest Surprise: Kelvin Beachum’s emergence as the left tackle of the future. The former seventh-round pick provided solid if not spectacular play after taking over for ineffective Mike Adams. Biggest Disappointment: Linebacker LaMarr Woodley struggled to stay healthy, spend- Michigan takes step back under Hoke, finishing 7-6 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has taken a step back for a second straight season under coach Brady Hoke. The Wolverines were defeated by Kansas State 31-14 Saturday night in the Buffalo Wings Bowl, losing their sixth game in an eight-game stretch that left them barely over .500 and dropped their all-time winning percentage to second in college football behind Notre Dame. After Hoke won eight games last year and 11 in his debut season with the storied program in 2011, the coach, his staff and players will have a lot of reasons to be motivated to bounce back next year. “I think this team is going to be very hungry,” Hoke said in Tempe, Ariz. Michigan (7-6) started the season with five consecutive wins, including over the Fighting Irish and Minnesota, before its problems became too much to overcome. The Wolverines failed to open holes for running backs, to protect quarterback Devin Gardner or to consistently make stops on defense. Gardner ended up getting hurt in the last game of the regular season, a one-point loss to rival Ohio State, and was ruled out against Kansas State because of a toe injury. Freshman Shane Morris became the first Michigan quarterback to make his starting debut in the post- season. Morris was 24 of 38 for 196 yards with an interception, passing more than planned because the Wildcats jumped out to a 21-6 lead in the first half. Jeremy Gallon broke the program’s single-season record for yards receiving with 1,373, surpassing Braylon Edwards mark set in 2004. “The records right now don’t mean anything without a win,” Gallon said after the game. Michigan won just twice — in three overtimes at Northwestern and in a 63-47 shootout against Indiana — after its 5-0 start. Next year, the Wolverines will be without offensive tackles, Taylor Lewan and Michael Schofield, Gallon and running back Fitzgerald Toussaint. Defensive tackles Jibreel Black and Quinton Washington, safeties Thomas Gordon and Courtney Avery and kicker Brendan Gibbons are also out of eligibility. This season, Michigan began ranked No. 17 and rose to No. 11 during its undefeated start. Gardner accounted for a schoolrecord matching five touchdowns — for the first of two times this season — in a 33-21 win over the Fighting Irish. The first of many signs of trouble for the team followed the next week when the Wolverines needed a goal-line stand to beat Akron. The Wolverines dropped out of The Associated Press poll on Nov. 3 after a 29-6 loss at Michigan State, their fifth setback in six years against the rival Spartans. Michigan finished fifth in the six-team Legends Division, extending its Big Ten title drought that dates to 2004. Michigan’s top receiving option next season will be Devin Funchess, whose 748 yards receiving set a single-season school record for a tight end. Derrick Green, one of the young running backs who got a chance to play late in the year, will be back as a sophomore behind an offensive line that needs to grow up fast. On the other side of the ball, defensive end Frank Clark, linebackers Jake Ryan and James Ross along with cornerbacks Blake Countess and Raymon Taylor will return to help a defense that has a lot of room for improvement. The Wolverines flopped in their first December bowl game since 2005 after a surprisingly solid showing against then-No. 3 Ohio State in the last game of the regular season. They lost 42-41 to the heavily favored Buckeyes, failing to convert on a 2-point conversion with 32 seconds left. Against Kansas State, the Wolverines found out how much they relied on Gardner because a relatively meaningless TD with 1:15 left avoided their lowest-scoring bowl game in nearly four decades. ing much of the season’s second half dealing with a pair of calf injuries. Jason Worilds’ filled in brilliantly, leaving Woodley’s job status in jeopardy. What’s Next: Figuring out who to keep and who to let walk on a defense that is still in the midst of a makeover. Getting a No. 2 wide receiver to take some of the pressure off Brown. Boyd prepared for last game FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Getting another chance to play in the Orange Bowl carries great significance to Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd, for an array of reasons. It’s his final college game. It’s a chance to avenge one of Clemson’s most embarrassing losses. Maybe best of all, it’s a chance to see how his life might have been different. Before Boyd decided to sign with Clemson — and become “the face of our university,” said Tigers offensive coordinator Chad Morris — he was quite close to enrolling at Ohio State. And in a neat bit of symmetry, Boyd’s final game as a Tiger will be against the Buckeyes, with the programs squaring off on Friday night in the Orange Bowl. “I definitely feel like this is the best spot for me,” Boyd said Monday. “I couldn’t have picked a better school. It is kind of surreal to end your final game as a Clemson Tiger against Ohio State. It’s going to be a fun matchup, and I can’t wait.” This is Clemson’s second Orange Bowl trip in three years. The 12-ranked Tigers lost two years ago to West Virginia 70-33, a game that simply fell apart when Clemson allowed 21 points in the final 2½ minutes of the first half. The chance to erase some of the sting of that night is one he’s happy to have. Tim Tebow joins SEC Network, still pursuing NFL ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Tebow has his next football job — talking about the sport on TV. The Heisman Trophy winner has been hired as a college football analyst for the new SEC Network in a return to his Florida glory days, but he still hopes to play quarterback in the NFL. Tebow will appear on “SEC Nation,” a pregame show that will travel to a different campus each week after the channel launches in August. The multiyear deal “will not preclude him from continuing to pursue playing opportunities in the NFL,” ESPN, which runs the network, said in a statement Monday. Tebow did not play in the league in 2013 after he was cut by the Patriots in August. In the span of just over one season, he went from a national sensation who led the Denver Broncos to the playoffs, to a backup, to out of the NFL. “While I continue to pursue my dream of playing quarterback in the NFL, this is an amazing opportunity to be part of the unparalleled passion of college football and the SEC,” Tebow said in a statement released by ESPN. ESPN senior vice president Justin Connolly called Tebow an “SEC icon with a national fan base and broad appeal.” Tebow will make his ESPN debut during pregame coverage of the BCS championship Jan. 6. After winning the 2007 Heisman and two national championships for the Gators in the SEC, Tebow became one of the biggest stories in the NFL in his second season. He went Robert Duyos | Sun Sentinel | MCT photo New York’s Tim Tebow stretches before the Jet’s game against the Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. The New York Jets defeated the Miami Dolphins, 23-20, in overtime. 7-1 in his first eight starts in 2011 then threw an 80yard touchdown pass on the first play of overtime to give the Broncos a 29-23 playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. But he was still dogged Visit us at www.mydailysentinel.com 60474531 by doubts about his passing ability, and Denver traded him that offseason to the New York Jets after acquiring Peyton Manning. 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