https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/755e02c9212a5208cb906ebfc671282b.pdf dc80c24a545128d285188997e1fef65b PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more INSIDE STORY WEATHER USDA-NRCS extends CSP sign-up date .... Page 3 Showers today. High of 56. Low of 29... Page 2 Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio SPORTS OBITUARIES Weekend basketball .... Page 6 Elwanda Blake, 90 Jerry Brammer, 68 Robert W. Crow, 64 Billy Joe Mead, 81 Evelyn Merrill, 92 Helen M. Neal, 96 Guy O. Sigler, 79 Ruth E. Simpkins, 83 Jean (Ball) Templeton, 70 Norman Vanmatre, 87 50 cents daily TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 Vol. 62, No. 09 Commissioners, O’Bleness renew lease agreement for 2012 By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com POMEROY — The Meigs County Commissioners signed a lease renewal agreement with O’Bleness Memorial Hospital during Thursday’s weekly meeting. The lease — which was renewed for one year — is for the property located at 113 East Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. According to the lease agreement signed, O’Bleness will pay $15,750 to lease the space for one year. The payments will be made in monthly installments of $1,312.50, on the first day of each month. O’Bleness has the option to renew the lease at the end of one year, as they did previously, at an increased cost of five percent per year. The commissioners signed an agreement with the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District to handle the recycling services for the county. The contract will cover recycling services for January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Under the agreement, the Soil and Water Conservation District will handle the day-to-day re- cycling operations which include driving a truck with attached trailer, collecting and sorting recyclables and transporting recyclables to Manley’s Recycling of Middleport. The Meigs County Commissioners will provide the proper equipment to the Soil and Water Conservation District. The commissioners are to pay the amount of $45,000 to the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District for the recycling services. In other business, the commissioners approved the purchase of building materials from Valley Lumber at the request of Jean Trussell, Meigs County Grant Administrator. The bid from Valley Lumber was for $3,224.36, the lowest of the two bids received. The commissioners approved the appropriation adjustment of $2,250 from A004-B14, contract services, to A404-B17, other expense. President of the Commissioners Tom Anderson stated that the county ended 2011 with a balance of $12,581.66. The next meeting will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. Weekend wreck injures two people Staff report mdsnews@mydailysentinel.com Charlene Hoeflich/photos Primo Averion, Ivy Adams, Tressa Bartmus, Weston Baer, teacher, Sharon Logan, Matthew Clingenpeel, and Olivia Johnson, left to right, pose with some of the boxes of food the fourth graders collected for the Community Parish. A lesson in sharing By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — The joy of sharing doesn’t come easy for some. But it was apparent when the fourth graders of Eastern Elementary School visited the Mulberry Community Center, where numerous programs are carried out to help underprivileged families, that they were learning one of life’s great lessons — that sometimes it is more blessed to give than to receive. The students decided in December that instead of the usual gift exchange and big party, they would take on a project to help others. Knowing the need of the Meigs Cooperative Parish which every year feeds hundreds of families who have fallen on hard times, the students selected that program to be the recipient of their Christmas giving. The 80 students in the classes of Sharon Logan and Dave Waters began collecting food and money to contribute to the Parish. A field trip to the Center was planned, and last Wednesday the students were bused into Pomeroy to make the delivery of 12 boxes of food and $114 in cash. After delivering their gifts, they were taken on a tour of the building where a used clothing and furniture store operates, a youth recreational program is carried out, a place to make quilts for those in need operates, and an exercise program is offered. and a variety of health and faith programs are carried out. Volunteers who work in the various programs talked to the students about each area of service and shared their feelings about the personal benefits of donating their time in ser- vice to the community. To conclude their visit, the children were served lunch by Saviour’s Soup, a program started a few months ago, where volunteers prepare and serve hot lunches to anyone who comes. MEIGS COUNTY — An early morning accident sent two people to the hospital on Sunday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the single vehicle accident occurred at 2:45 a.m. near mile marker 29 on Ohio 124. Mile marker 29 is located between Syracuse and Racine. The 1995 Toyota Corolla driven by Stephanie Jones, 32, of Racine, was traveling east bound on State Route 124, before driving off the left side of the road and striking a utility pole. The car then overturned and struck a second pole, coming to Middleport Fire Department reports 2011 runs By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com Charlene Hoeflich/photos Eighty Eastern fourth grade students visiting the Mulberry Community Center learn about the many projects of assistant to Meigs County’s disadvantaged families. Quilts are made and given away. Here Deloros Will works on one as Jasmine Brewer, Anna Frederick, and Autumn Honaker look on. rest on its wheels, partially in the roadway. Jones was transported to St.Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. by Med Flight with incapacitating injuries. Jackie Blankenship, 44, of Racine was a passenger in the vehicle. Blankenship was transporting by Meigs County EMS to Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis with non-incapacitating injuries. Updates on the condition of Jones and Blankenship were not available at press time. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. MIDDLEPORT — A total of 106 calls with losses estimated at $292,700 were answered by the Middleport Fire Department in 2011. That was the report of the Jeff Darst, fire chief, to Middleport Village Council this week. He said the department logged 875 man hours on those calls. The breakdown on the fire calls were: brush or trash, 6; exposure fire, 2; false alarm, 8; hazardous condition, 15; mutual aid, 23; other, 2; rescue, 26; service run, 2; structure fires, 20, and vehicle fires, 2. The total mileage driven during the year was 4,363 miles, which included Engine 12 and 13, the ladder truck, cars, brush equipment and ATV. The vehicles consumed 567.2 gallons of diesel fuel and 225.4 gallons of gasoline. In his report, Darst said that looking ahead into this year, the department needs to explore options for replacing the aerial ladder truck which is now 21 years old. The department, he explained, tries to maintain a 20-year replacement cycle on all the major apparatus with the last replacement being Engine 13 in 2006. Syracuse Council holds first meeting of 2012 By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com SYRACUSE — During a busy first meeting of new year, the Syracuse Village Council discussed several important items. The temporary closure of Bridgeman Street between the Syracuse Mission Church and Roy Jones Road and the temporary closure of Roy Jones Road near the intersection with Bridgeman Street for a culvert replacement project were announced. Bridgeman Street will be closed on Monday and Tuesday during the day, while Ry Jones Road is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday. The repair work is partially funded by a grant received by the Village in 2011. Council elected Bobby Ord as President for 2012, before making appointments to several village positions. A lease renewal for the Syracuse Community Center was signed, renewing the past agreement for 10 years. Fred Hoffman was hired as Grants Administrator, Larry Fields was hired as Street Com- missioner, and Carson Crow was hired as Village Solicitor. Dencil Hudson was appointed to fill the vacant seat of the Water Board. Council approved the purchase of a basic cell phone plan, without texting, for Police Chief Garry R. Freed. Also approved was the purchase of 15 pair of extrication gloves for the fire department at the request of Fire Chief Bill Roush. The cost is approximately $42 per pair. Will Crow was appointed to the Syracuse Fire Department. Freed expressed con- cern over tractor trailer parking at the roadside park along Ohio 124. The current parking regulations will be looked into, to see if this is a violation. Temporary appropriations for 2012 were approved as follows: general fund, $15,000; street, $5,000; highway, $1,000; fire, $5,000; police, $3,000; water, $30,000; and pool, $100. Council approved mileage reimbursement at 55 cents per mile. Council approved necessary training and seminars for the mayor, fiscal officer, council mem- bers, clerk of courts, water board members, water employees, chief of police, assistant chief of police, fire chief and fire department members. Road and street sign replacement was discussed. According to discussion, all stop signs must be updated by 2015, with all street signs replaced by 2018. Hoffman updated council on the status of several grant projects taking place and the possibility of other projects. The water project funds are scheduled to be released this month. The project, which will cost $390,223, is funded entirely by grants with no local match required. The village is also looking into a Walkway Project that maybe funded through a grant. The deadline to express interest for the grant is February 1. Council members in attendance were J.P. Varian, Mick Jacks, Mike VanMeter and Bo Willis. Council members Bobby Ord and Wendy Egan were not present for the meeting. �Tuesday, January 17, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 www.mydailysentinel.com Obituaries Local stocks Robert “Bobby” W. Crow Robert “Bobby” W. Crow, 64, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012. He was born on April 1, 1947, son of the late Robert H. and Kathryn H. Crow. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was employed as an insurance agent for many years and was a Presbyterian minister in Oak Hill, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Ruetta Crow; children, Lori (Randy) Roush, Rob Crow, Christi (Todd) Lisle and Kellie (John) Harmon; grandchildren, Nathan, Katie, Sophia, Madison, Tanner and Isabella; and brother, Jimmy Crow.A private family funeral services will be held. Visiting hours will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy.A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Norman Ray Vanmatre Norman Ray Vanmatre, 87, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away on January 14, 2012. He was born on May 9, 1924, in West Columbia, W.Va., son of the late Frank and May Vanmatre.He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Feeny Bennet Post of the American Legion.He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Ancill J. Vanmatre; children, Vicky (Sheridon) Russell and Rick (Kathy) Vanmatre; grandchildren, Angie Russell, Ray Russell and Andrew Vanmatre; great-grandchildren, Kyle Russell, Morgan Russell, Shana Roush and Carmella Russell; and sister, Lillian Fitzgerald.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Whitney Vanmatre; and two sisters, Mildred Vanmatre and Betty Stevens.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Pastor Billy Zuspan officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery where military funeral honors will be presented by the Feeny Bennett Post of the American Legion. Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Elwanda Marie Blake Elwanda Marie Blake, 90, of Point Pleasant, died on January 13, 2012, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at the Sandhill Road Church of Christ in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Pete Allinder officiating.A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in the West Union Masonic Memorial Park in West Union. At her request, there will be no visitation. The Deal Funeral Home is serving the family. Flower donations in her memory may be sent to Mason County Animal Welfare League; PO Box 285; Point Pleasant, WV, 25550. Jerry Raymond Brammer Jerry Raymond Brammer, 68, Bidwell, Ohio, died Monday, January 16, 2012, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Bidwell. Family and friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18 at the funeral home. Billy Joe Mead Billy Joe Mead, 81, of Point Pleasant, died on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Bill’s life will be remembered at 1 p.m.,Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, with Pastors Carl Swisher and Bob Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Church of God Building Fund, 2401 Jefferson Ave., Point Pleasant, WV, 25550. Evelyn Stone Merrill Evelyn Stone Merrill, 92, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 21 at the Presbyterian Village Center, officiated by her grandson, Rev. Matt Merrill. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be given to the Point Pleasant River Museum Foundation, Box 412, Point Pleasant, WV 25550 or the Caring Hands Fund, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Suite 370, Duluth, GA 30096. Helen M. Neal Helen M. Neal, 96, Patriot, died Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Holzer Medical Center.Services will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Lamphier officiating. Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Mount Zion Cemetery, Patriot, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. prior to the service. Guy O. Sigler Guy O. Sigler, 79, Xenia, Ohio, died Sunday, January 15, 2012, at his residence.Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012, at Valley View Memorial Gardens, 170 North Valley Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385. Services are in care of McColaugh Funeral Home, Inc., 826 N. Detroit Street, Xenia.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Guy’s name to the Spring Valley Fire Department, 2547 U.S. 42 South, P.O. Box 246 Spring Valley, Ohio 45370 or Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box, 123 Wilmington, Ohio 45177. Ruth E. Simpkins Ruth E. Simpkins, 83, of Delaware, Ohio, died Sunday morning, January 15, 2012, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, 75 W. William St., Delaware, Ohio, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Jean (Ball) Templeton Jean (Ball) Templeton, 70, of Eleanor, died Saturday January 14, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Preacher Jeremy Young officiating. 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Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind between 9 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind between 3 and 7 mph. Chester Trustees organize CHESTER — The Chester Township Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting and elected Elmer Newell as president for the 2012 year. Blair Windon will serve as vice president and Alan Holter holds the third position on the Board. The regular monthly meetigns will be held the second Tuesday of each month at the Chester Town Hall, begininning at 7 p.m. POMEROY — The Orange Township trustees recently held their 2012 organizational meeting. Roger Ritchie was elected President, Gerald Burke was eleceted vice-president, and Ernest Calaway is the third member. Regular meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month at the home of the Fiscal Officer, Osie Follrod. MO. for 12 months FREE OVER 20 MOVIE CHANNELS Local Channels Included! with 24 month agreement. For 3 months. FREE Get More Titles Than NETFLIX! included for up to 12 MONTHS with qualifying packages The Daily Sentinel 740.992.2155 HD DVR Upgrade $6/mo. DVR service fee applies. SYRACUSE — Bridgeman Street will be closed between the Syracuse Misson Church and Roy Jones Road on Monday and Tuesday for culvert replacement. Roy Jones Road will be closed on Wednesday near the intersection with Bridgeman Street for culvert replacement. Dog Tags on sale MEIGS COUNTY — The Meigs County Dog Warden FREE will be selling dog tags at the following locations from 1-3 p.m. each day: January 17 — River Way Cafe, Syracuse January 18 — Hot Spot, Portalnd January 19 — Powell’s Foodfair January 20 — Reed’s Store,Reedsville January 23 — River Way Cafe, Syracuse January 24 — Hot Spot, Portland January 25 — Tuppers Plains CoolSpot January 26 — Powell’s Foodfair January 27 — Connie’s Corner, Langsville January 30 — Hill’s Citgo, Racine January 31 — Powell’s Foodfair Meigs County Firefighters’ Association The Meigs County Firefighters’ Association will meet Wednesday, January 18 at the Reedsville Fire Station. Time of the meeting will be 7:30 p.m. A new training program for citizens as well as first responders will be the topic. The training program Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is designed to train community persons to assist in a disaster situation. It is also a good opportunity for fire personnel to maintain their hours for recertification. Regional Advisory Council Meeting MARIETTA — The Regional Advisory Council for the Area Agency on Aging will meet on Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. in the Buckeye Hills-HVRDD Area Agency on Aging office in Marietta, Ohio. Meigs County Community Calendar SAME DAY INSTALLATION Tuesday, Jan. 17 IN UP TO 6 ROOMS where available. Road closures set Need to advertise? Call Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Friday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. 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Tuesday, Jan. 24 CHESTER — The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting, 7 p.m., at the Chester Town Hall. �Tuesday, January 17, 2012 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 A Call to Action Sonshine Circle plans community projects Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Amber Gillenwater mdtnews@mydailytribune.com of America. At times overlooked is the tremendous gift to the world Dr. King was. He was and still is the voice of freedom for all races, people and everyone worldwide.” Perry discussed King’s love for the island nation of Jamaica evidenced by his many trips to the country. King is reported to have gained much inspiration from the people of the “Isle of Wood and Water” and during a trip there in June 1965, he delivered his own inspiration during a valedictory service at the University of the West Indies. There he spoke to a large gathered audience and over 400 graduates on the cusp of taking action in their own lives. Perry quoted from King’s 1965 speech to the graduating class entitled “Facing the Challenge of a New Age”: “If it falls your lot to be street sweepers, sweep the streets like Raphael painted pictures, like Michelangelo carved marble, like Shakespeare wrote poetry and like Beethoven composed music. Sweep the streets so well that all the hosts of Heaven and earth will have to pause and say, ‘here lived a great street sweeper.’” Perry also reported on the research of James H. Cone, a professor of theology at the Union Theological Seminary in New York, who addressed King’s impact on the third world. According to Cone’s work, when King gained international fame in 1955-1956 as a leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, no African Country below the Sahara Desert had achieved independence from the colonial regimes of Europe. By the date of King’s assassination in Memphis 12 years later in 1968, the great majority of the African countries had gained the independence. Incidentally, so did the country of Jamaica in 1962. “Dr. Martin Luther King’s international impact extended well beyond the shores of his own land to the shores of every continent where he inspired the plight of many third world nations, where he inspired the persecuted, the oppressed and the downtrodden,” Perry said. “Where people saw darkness, he brought light to them.” GALLIPOLIS — Putting the words of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to action was the message given to those gathered in the Paint Creek Regular Baptist Church on Monday during a special service honoring the civil rights leader and his legacy. The event sponsored by the Southeastern Ohio Branch of the NAACP featured Dr. John W. Perry, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Holzer Medical Center, who called on the audience to live the words of King. “Very few are called to the grand stage of consul, to lead, to change the course of man’s evil doing, to mold society, and, I daresay, change the world as Dr. King did. However, we all have friends, relatives, and, yes, enemies, whose lives we can positively impact. I say, adopt a grassroots approach: one relative at a time, one friend at a time, one enemy at a time,” Perry said. “Put the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King’s words to action.” Perry, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica and immigrated to the United States in 1980, spoke of King’s call to action that affected and is still affecting the many third world countries of the world and, namely, the relationship King had with his own native country and the civil rights leader’s lasting legacy in the West Indies. “The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is, yes, a true American hero, but I am here to tell you today that you can also be proud of this voice of inspiration, leadership, freedom and human rights because he impacted the entire world,” Perry said. “He is also known as the adopted son of many third world nations. Dr. King was not just an icon of civil rights in the U.S.A. but also a champion of human rights around the globe. Most know Dr. King’s life here in the United States Dr. John W. Perry of Holzer Medical Center gave the keynote address during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day celebration held on Monday at the Paint Creek Regular Baptist Church and hosted by the Southeastern Ohio Branch of the NAACP. POMEROY — The cutoff date for the current Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ranking period has been extended to Jan. 27, 2012, according to an announcement from the Pomeroy Service Center of the USDA-National Resources Conservation District (NRCS) Carrie Crislip, District Conservationist. For more information regarding the program and its extension, local producers are to contact the local NRCS office at 740-9926646. “We want to make sure that people who want to be considered for CSP during this first ranking period have the time they need to complete their applica- tions,” said Dave White, Chief of the USDA -NRC, in a release about the extension.. “CSP is a very popular program and I encourage interested producers to apply at their local NRCS office as soon as they can.” CSP is offered in all 50 states, tribal lands and the Pacific and Caribbean areas through continuous sign-ups. Administered by NRCS, CSP provides many conservation benefits including improved water and soil quality, enhanced wildlife habitat and conservation activities that address the effects of climate change. Producers are encouraged to apply for CSP throughout the year to be RACINE — Projects for February and March were planned, and the monthly donation to the Meigs County Council on Aging was made when the Sonshine Circle met recently at the Bethany Church. The members decided on a soup project for February and to carry out the stuffed animal project in March. The mother-daughter dinner was set for May 10 at the church. Lillian Hayman opened the meeting with devotions, reading 1st John 1:1, and an article “The Beginning,” followed by prayer. Kathryn Hart conducted the business meeting with officers’ reports being given by Mary Ball and Ann Zirkle. Edie Hubbard and Hart read thank you cards from Freda Clark, Jim Steels, JD and Tina Story, Betty Carpenter, April Hudson, Oscar Smith and Family, Marge Burri, Meigs Cooperative Parish, Betty Sayre, Leota Johnson, Jeanette Lawrence, Paul and Eileen Beegle, Roberta Swisher, Pam Riffle, June Lee, Wilma Casto, Doug and Brenda Hauber, Mary Ann Kinneer, Blondean Rainer, and Sonny and Mary Holter for remembrances. The group also accepted several donations that will be used for the card project. Seventy-nine cards were signed to be mailed out making a total of 95 cards going out for the month. The door prize was won by Genny Richard. Celebrating birthdays were Kim Smith, Mildred Hart and Mabel Brace. Hayman and Ruth Simpson presented the program reading “Dear God, Pay Up-Or Else, My Forgeterer,” and “Winter Gift,” and served refreshments to Louise Frank, Mabel Brace, Mildred Hart, Hazel McKelve7y, Genny Richard, Betty Proffitt, Blondena Rainer, Edie Hubbard, Kim Smith, Ann Zirkile, Eveyln Foreman, Mary Ball, and Hart. The next meeting will be Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the church with all area women being invited to attend. Hemlock Grange meets HEMLOCK GROVE — Hemlock Grange met recently at the Grange Hall, with Rosalie Story conducting the meeting. It was announced that the baking contests including Caramel Slice Bars and White Cupcakes will be judged at the March meeting. Winners will be judged at the March Pamona meeting. Everyone was reminded to turn in pop tabs, soup labels, eye glasses and used hearing aid batteries at the March meeting. Roy Grueser, Agricultural Chairman, reported it is so dry in Texas that there is not enough food for don- keys and that owners are turning them loose. Ed Lutrell, National Master, will be visiting Ohio on March 9 and 10. He will visit Amesville Grange in Athens County. More info will follow later. Money and food were presented to Hilda Weaver of the Meigs Co-op Food Pantry by Hemlock Grange in December. The secretary reported that 2012 yearly dues are being accepted. Kim Romine, lecturer, had a program on Ocarinas, also called sweet potatoes. She had two ocarinas, one large and one small. The ocarina is an ancient flute like wind instrument. A typical ocarina is an enclosed space with four to 12 finger holes and a mouthpiece that projects from the body. How does it work, 1. Air enters through the wind way; 2. Air strikes the labium, producing sound; 3. Air vibrates throughout the inside of the ocarina; 4. Covering and uncovering holes lowers and raises the pitch. The size of the ocarina affects the sound made. In conclusion, she handed out pictures of various types of ocarinas. February’s meeting will be preceded by a pizza dinner. Lt. Gov. urges Ohioans to check insurance coverage and policies Amber Gillenwater/photos USDA-NRCS extends CSP sign-up date considered for current and future application ranking periods. Those who apply by January 27, 2012, may be eligible for current available funding. Eligible lands include cropland, pastureland, rangeland and nonindustrial forestland. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if CSP is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, contracts obligations and potential payments. It is available from local NRCS offices and at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/ csp. Daughters of America meet CHESTER — The Chester Council 323 Daughters of America met on January 3 at 7 p.m. with Gary Holter presiding over the meeting. The pledge to the Christian Flag was given, Matthew 25:1-10 was read and the Lord’s Prayer was said in unison. The pledge to the American Flag was said and the first stanza of the Star Spangled Banner was sung. Cards were sent to Goldie Fredrick and Opal Eichinger. Ruth Stethem’s son sent a note about his mother who will turn 92 this month. Cards can be sent to her care of Gerald Stethem, 5911 Lake Springs Ave. HW, Canton, Ohio 44718. A card from Arvella Malley was read. Julie Curtis read the audit report and installation of officers took place. Ruth Smith thanked those who sent her a birthday card. Ester Smith read “A Month After Christmas.” Those present at the meeting were Bobby King, Cassandra Cook, Whitney Putman, Nancy King, JoAnn Ritchie, Julie Curtis, Sharon Riffle, Doris Grueser, Opal Hollon, Mary Jo Barringer, Charlotte Grant, Ruth Smith, Everett Grant, Ester Smith and Gary Holter. Visit us at www.mydailysentinel.com COLUMBUS — Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is encouraging Ohioans to check insurance coverage and policies related to winter weather. Taylor reminds Ohioans that winterizing homes and cars will likely save time and money. “It is important for all of us to check our vehicles and property for winter, “Taylor said. “1 would encourage everyone to review their insurance policies. To better understand coverage options and the claims process, contact the Ohio Department of Insurance, Consumer Services Division.” Winter in Ohio can be severe and unpredictable. A record amount of snowfall hit the state in 2010 and several other storms over the last decade caused millions of dollars in insured losses. Taylor suggests Ohioans review insurance policies and communicate with their insurance agents. Ohio Department of Insurance representatives are available to answer questions and explain the claims process by calling toll free 1-800-686-1526. Information is also available at www.insurance.ohio.gov. Taylor recommends Ohioans take the following steps: Home Safety Tips: • Look for missing shingles and broken, overhanging tree limbs on the roof. • From the attic, inspect the underside of the roof for signs of leaks. • Clean gutters and downspouts. • Check water pipe insulation to prevent winter freezes. • Check heating system and make sure heat is being delivered to all outlets. • Make sure dryer vent is unobstructed. • Assemble emergency supplies, including nonperishable food, water, flashlights and a batterypowered radio. Vehicle Safety Tips: • Have a mechanic check your vehicle to make sure all systems are running properly. • Make sure tires have adequate tread and air pressure. • Keep windshield wiper fluid tank filled and carry an extra container of fluid in your vehicle. • Carry a windshield scraper and small broom for ice and snow removal. • Maintain at least a half tank of gasoline. • Carry food, water, blankets and a first aid kit. Claim Tips for Home Damage: • Call your insurance company as soon as possible. • Try to protect your property and salvage what you can. • Closely inspect property for damage. Note and photograph any damage and losses, which will assist in settling claims. • Be sure your agent knows how to contact you if you cannot stay in your home. • If required to seek temporary housing, check your policy for “loss of use” coverage. Many policies cover such expenses up to a stated amount. • Be sure everything is considered in the claim. Back up claims with written estimates. If You’re in an Accident: • Be safe — Make sure you stay away from moving traffic after an accident. Do not put yourself in a dangerous situation. Move your vehicle out of harm’s way if you are able. • Assist others if necessary — Check on passengers in your car and in the other vehicle(s) and see if they need help, but only if it doesn’t put you in a dangerous situation. Call emergency personnel if necessary. • Take photos — Try to take as many photos as possible of the damage. Also, sketch a diagram of the accident, making sure to label your car, any other vehicles involved, streets, highways and other points of interest. • Exchange information — Obtain the name, address, phone number, date of birth from the other drivers involved in the accident. Also, get the driver’s insurance information, including policy number. If the driver of the car is not the owner of the vehicle, get the insurance information of the vehicle as well. Do not discuss who is at fault or other details in relation to the cause ofthe accident. • Get witness information — Get the contact information of those who may have seen the accident. Your insurance company and/or police may want to speak to them later. • File a police report — If the accident is not serious, you do not need to call the police to have them write a report at the scene. Police may be too busy to respond to a minor accident. If this is the case, you can move your vehicles to the side of the road, exchange information and file a report at a later time. If an officer does come to the scene, make sure to request his official identification information such as name and badge number. “Now Serving Our Communities” Po Box 667 800 West Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 • 740-992-9060 cremeenskingfh@yahoo.com �The Daily Sentinel Opinion Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Just signed law obliterates large Sports, concussions, and portions of the Bill of Rights contemporary American culture Dr. Harold Pease The Republican Presidential Primaries have obscured the President’s late December signing of the most damaging law to the Bill of Rights in my lifetime. Known as the National Defense Authorization Act the over 600 page, $662 billion law “would require the military to hold suspected terrorists linked to Al Qaeda or its affiliates, even those captured on U. S. soil, indefinitely” and without trial, on the say so of the military through the President alone. Moreover, even U.S. citizens could be removed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba against their will and deprived of their constitutional rights. In my commentary on this law in early December (see “New Bill Damages Bill of Rights and Could Target Americans for Military Detention,” LibertyUnderFire.org), I noted that the law gave no protection from a revolving definition of terrorism to anti-government, perhaps even Tea Partiers or Occupy Wall Street folks. The threat of potential incarceration without recourse to a lawyer, judge and trial is very serious. The military performing police duty, heretofore rendered by civil authorities, is unconscionable in a free society. Our only hope was a promised Presidential veto which did not happen. Therefore, what follows are details on how the new law emasculates the Writ of Habeas Corpus in the U.S. Constitution and Amendments 4, 5, 6 and 8 of the Bill of Rights. The Writ of Habeas Corpus found in Article I, Section 9 recognized that some day war might exist on our soil and that the accused had rights that might have to be momentarily delayed until recognized civilian authority could reasonably attend to them. It allowed this delay in only two circumstances “when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.” Section 9 is a list of powers specifically denied Congress; nor were they given to the President in Article II. This strongly suggests no federal role outside these two parameters in the delay of justice—certainly no military role. The removal of any civilian role and the carting off of U.S. citizens to a foreign country without benefit of judge or jury obliterates this right. Amendment 4 deals with searches and seizures and reads in part “no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation…” Warrants give civil authority the power to arrest only when the reason for the search (probable cause) has been reviewed and authorized, normally by an elected judge, who has given an oath to uphold the Constitution. He stands between the plaintiff and the defendant as the protector of Constitutional law. There is no role for the military even with a President’s authorization. Tell this to the young soldiers just following orders. Freedom dies when this amendment dies. Amendment 5 has several parts that are affected by the new law but space limits my coverage to just a couple. Infamous or serious crimes mandate a grand jury, twelve or more citizens to evaluate the evidence before proceeding, which will not exist in a military arrest and extradition to Guantanamo Bay process. 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Amendment 6 deals with criminal court procedures where “the accused shall enjoy the right to … a public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed … to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel in his defense.” The new law destroys the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution. There will be no “impartial jury,” no “obtaining witnesses in his favor,” no “counsel in his defense,” and Cuba is hardly within “the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.” Finally the new law will obliterate Amendment 8 for those the President and his military define as terrorists. The protection against cruel and unusual punishment for them ends and torture is justified. Does anyone really think that the military will care about excessive fines or bail either? Sadly both parties, despite their oath to preserve the Constitution, are responsible for this bill. There was bipartisan support for it. Unbelievably, Ron Paul is the only presidential candidate from either party to speak out against it. Dr. Harold Pease is an expert on the United States Constitution. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He has taught history and political science from this perspective for over 25 years at Taft College. To read more of his weekly articles, please visit www. LibertyUnderFire.org. By Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson If you follow professional sports, and especially if you are a football or hockey fan, you undoubtedly are aware of the rash of concussions that have rendered players unfit to play. Now there’s a rash of lawsuits being filed against the National Football League, the latest of which includes a group of 106 retired football players, all alleging that the NFL should have done more to protect them from known risks. We here in western Pennsylvania are acutely aware of this phenomenon. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ linebacker, James Harrison, was suspended for a game after concussing Colt McCoy with a helmet-tohelmet hit on the defenseless Cleveland quarterback. On December 13, I attended my first hockey game in years, watching the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-1. It was an exciting, well-played hockey game that I enjoyed, but would have enjoyed more if two Penguins’ stars, Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang, had not been sidelined by concussions. The question has arisen: Should the NFL and National Hockey League tighten the rules to protect players from concussions? Opponents argue that these sports are inherently risky and violent, and that to curtail the action in any way would diminish, if not ruin, the game. I respectfully disagree. It’s time for the owners and commissioners to exercise leadership and take decisive action to reduce the incidence of concussions. Let me offer the Detroit-Pittsburgh hockey game as Exhibit A in support of my case. I wish you could have been there. The game was a magnificent display of athletic skill and intense competition. The players’ wizardry on skates was accompanied by hard checks, collisions, and knockdowns on open ice, against the boards, and in the goalmouth. In other words, it was a clean game—tough, physical, without a whiff of wimpiness, but also without a single cheap shot. This game was hockey as it was meant to be—artistic, fast-paced, and rugged. The play-making skill of Henrik Zetterberg, the power and precision of Evgeni Malkin’s booming shot, the magician-like stick of Pavel Datsyuk, the acrobatics of goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, were a wonder to behold. Such displays of skill make hockey a great spectator sport—not goon-like thuggery where a player takes a shot at an opponent’s head. The hockey game I saw was physical enough to satisfy anyone other than a macho sadist. It had “manliness” without crossing a line where players’ lives were at risk from gratuitous and dangerous headhunting. I’m sure the commissioners and team owners are currently calculating whether the potential premature end of the careers of a sport’s marquee superstars (and the tens of millions of dollars that owners have invested in them) are worth risking to appease an appetite for mayhem. Even fans must think it would be a shame if the best players’ careers were abbreviated by brain damage. But the discussion needs to go beyond the welfare of star players. Every professional athlete, even a rookie just called up from the minors to make his major league debut, is a precious human being. None of these athletes should have to go through life brain-damaged because the leagues are unwilling to police headshots. A sickness has crept into our culture. Some sports fanatics think that cheap shots that can result in brain injuries are a legitimate part of sports. This warped mentality brings to mind James Caan’s 1975 movie, “Rollerball.” In that futuristic world, the powers-that-be kept loosening the rules of the fictitious sport rollerball until players eventually were allowed to kill their opponents, so that victory would go to the team that survived—literally. We seem ominously close to starting down the same senseless slippery slope as dramatized in “Rollerball.” In pagan societies, life is cheap and individuals are expendable. Think of the blood-thirsty Roman crowds in the Coliseum who derived perverse pleasure from seeing gladiators not just defeated, but destroyed. Call me a wimp, if you wish, but it’s time for the owners, players, commissioners, etc., to rein in the headshots. It’s one thing in sports to want to physically dominate an opponent and “whup ‘em.” It’s something totally different to inflict brain damage on another human being for life. Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson is an adjunct faculty member, economist, and fellow for economic and social policy with The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. Visit us at www.mydailysentinel.com 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. 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Church members described the kindness and good deeds of Jerry and Barbara Heil on Monday as a search continued along the Italian coast. The Heils are among more than two dozen people still missing after the Costa Concordia hit a reef and ran aground near Tuscany on Friday night. Six people have been confirmed dead, and prosecutors are investigating the ship’s captain for manslaughter, abandoning ship and causing a shipwreck. The ship’s owner said the captain, Francesco Schettino, caused the crash by deviating from the authorized course. Diane Vorland, who is confined to a wheelchair, told The Associated Press that Jerry Heil, 69, came to her house every Thursday for the past three years to administer her communion and recite the rosary. The trip, she said, “was a big deal for them.” “On the Thursday before he left, he said, ‘The next time you see me I’ll have been to Rome,’” Vorland said. Other members of Church of St. Pius X in White Bear Lake described the Heils as quiet, kind people deeply involved in the congregation. They joined the church in 1973, and their four children attended its elementary and middle school, said Larry Erickson, the parish administrator. Jerry Heil taught religious education classes for everyone from children to senior citizens. Dennis Hardy, who attended one of his classes, said Barbara Heil, 70, often accompanied her husband, bringing baked goods she gave to class members. “Both of them are at the church, I’d say, pretty much every day,” Erickson said. The Heils live in White Bear Lake, a suburb of about 25,000 people 15 miles outside St. Paul. The community sits between two large lakes, White Bear and Bald Eagle, which are encircled by opulent homes and historic cottages dating to the early 1900s when the area was a weekend destination for wealthy St. Paul residents. Today, the city retains vestiges of a resort aura but also is home to middleand working-class neighborhoods. Jerry Heil retired from a job at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. While reserved, he possesses a dry sense of humor, Vorland said. After communion and prayers, she said, he would engage her in deep and thoughtful conversations about history or church teachings. “Every Christmas he and his wife would come and give me some fudge,” she said. “They’re just solid people.” Jerry Heil also is a longtime member of the congregation’s Knights of Columbus chapter. Duane Jabas, a former grand knight, called him a jack-of-all-trades who helped plan and run nearly every chapter function for years. “You always knew every detail would be covered if Jerry was involved,” Jabas said. Shawn Gutoski, who works at St. Pius X, said the Heils were the type of people every church needs to function. “They’re not people that want to draw attention to themselves, but you knew if they were involved that it would get done,” Gutowski said. The church’s music director announced before Sunday Mass that the Heils were missing after the shipwreck. “A lot of people gasped,” said Hardy, who was in attendance. “I know there are a lot of prayers going over to Italy right now.” Hardy, who recently lost his driver’s license, said Jerry Heil offered to drive him around on errands. Several family members did not respond to phone calls from the AP on Sunday and Monday. A family friend outside the home of the couple’s son, Aaron Heil, gave the AP a statement from the family. “We are waiting patiently for the rescuers to safely try to find our parents,” it said. “Our prayers and thoughts are with our parents; those others that are still missing and their families; and the brave rescuers. We are working closely with the U.S. Embassy in Italy and are confident that everything is being done to find our parents.” Sarah Heil, their daughter, told WBBM radio in Chicago that her parents had been looking forward to their 16-day vacation. “They raised four kids and sent them all to private school, elementary to college, so they never had any money,” Sarah Heil said. “So when they retired, they went traveling. And this was to be a big deal — a 16-day trip. They were really excited about it.” Historic tree catches fire in Florida park LONGWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Investigators are ruling out arson after one of the world’s oldest cypress trees caught fire and collapsed in central Florida. Division of Forestry spokesman Cliff Frazier tells the Orlando Sentinel (http://thesent.nl/xBjd2H) the fire was not the work of an arsonist. The exact cause has not yet been determined. Seminole County Fire Rescue spokesman Steve Wright says the 118-foottall bald cypress tree named “The Senator” burned for several hours early Monday. Wright says a 20-foot section of the top fell first and then rest of the tree collapsed. The county parks department says ring samples showed the tree was roughly 3,500 years old. The tree was named for a 1920s state senator who donated what is now Big Tree Park to the county. The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 www.mydailysentinel.com Now there are five: Republicans debate in SC MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The Republican presidential contenders on Monday campaigned their way into the first of two debates before a pivotal weekend primary in South Carolina, with Mitt Romney savoring an endorsement from the latest dropout and his pursuers struggling to emerge as the race’s principal conservative. Hours before the debate, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman withdrew from the race and announced his support for Romney despite their differences. He appealed to all remaining contenders to stop attacking one another. There appeared little likelihood of that in the TV commercials, mail and other advertising blanketing the state ahead of Saturday’s vote. Romney wasn’t present for Huntsman’s endorsement, and Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Rick Perry and Ron Paul all but ignored it as they sought to slow the front-runner’s momentum in the race to pick a Republican rival to President Barack Obama this fall. Romney has victories in the only two contests of the campaign thus far, the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary earlier this month. Gingrich has conceded that the former Massachusetts governor will likely be the party’s nominee if he is similarly victorious in South Carolina, an assertion that none of the others in the race has so far contested. That raised the significance of the night’s debate, as well as another one scheduled for Thursday in Charleston. Romney is the leader in the public opinion polls in South Carolina, although his rivals hope the state’s high, 9.9 percent unemployment rate and the presence of large numbers of socially conservative evangelical voters will allow one of them to slip by him. Huntsman was the second campaign dropout to endorse Romney, after former Minnesota Gov. Tom Pawlenty. Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, who quit after a last-place finish in Iowa, has not yet said which of the remaining contenders she supports. Herman Cain, who left the race in December after facing allegations of sexual impropriety, has promised an endorsement soon. Huntsman’s parting announcement included a reference to the differences he and Romney had. But he left the podium without responding to questions about his remark last week, in the run-up to the New Hampshire primary, that Romney was unelectable and out of touch. It was unclear why Romney did not attend the announcement. He was in town for a later campaign appearance and then the debate. Gingrich and Perry both began their day at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, where they praised the legacy of the slain civil right leader. At about the same time, Santorum was complaining that attacks launched against him by a political action committee supporting Romney were lies. He called on Romney to ask the group to edit or remove its ads from the air. The attack on Santorum is patterned after one that helped send Gingrich into a nosedive in the polls in the final weeks of the Iowa caucus campaign. Gingrich made similar demands on Romney to rein in his supporters, but was ignored. Paul, who generally keeps a light campaign schedule, addressed the Faith and Freedom Coalition forum in the afternoon. The Texas congressman cast his libertarian message in religious terms, noting the Bible speaks up for private property ownership and sound currency. Weird gadgets at CES: Motorized unicycle, anyone? LAS VEGAS (AP) — A motorized, seat-less unicycle, a video game you control with your eyes, and a mind-reading headset that serves as a game controller were among the more bizarre gadgets being shown off at this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show. Some 3,100 exhibitors attended the show, and although there were plenty of mainstream technologies on display, the show attracted a fair share of off-beat gadgets. Here’s a roundup of some of the weirdest devices: * SOLOWHEEL. Picture a unicycle without a frame or saddle, and you have the Solowheel. Not working for you? Ok, add this to the picture: footboards that fold out from the wheel. To ride it, you stand on the footboards and straddle the wheel. Lean forward, and the wheel engages a batterypowered electric motor that can send it —and hopefully its rider— zooming along at 10 miles per hour. The wheel has a gyroscope that helps keep the rider upright. In other words, it’s like a Segway with only one wheel. Because of the rechargeable battery, which has a 15- to 20-mile range, the Solowheel weighs 26 pounds. That’s as much as a folding bike, but the Solowheel is more compact. It’s sold by Inventist LLC for $1,800. Its creator is a serial inventor, Shane Chen, previously came up with the AquaSkipper, a human-powered hydrofoil. Who’s it for? Brave people with a good sense of balance, who want to utterly surprise everyone they meet. * FOAM FIGHTERS. Toy com- panies are eager to link their products with smartphone and tablet games, creating toys that are an amusing blend of virtual and real. Foam Fighters are made of two sheets of thin foam, painted and shaped like World War II fighter planes such as the famous Mitsubishi Zero. Toss them in the air, and they fly like paper airplanes. Better yet, you can attach them to a plastic arm with a suction cup that, in turn, sticks to the back of an iPhone, iPad or Android phone, right next to the camera. The airplane shows up on screen, and if you download a free app, the fighter plane will look like it’s zooming around in war-torn skies, controlled by the movement of the phone or tablet. Foam Fighters go on sale in April. A pack of two, with a stand, will cost $10. Who’s it for: AppGear is aiming at kids, ages 8 to 12, but it could appeal to frustrated fighter pilots of all ages. * HAIER BRAIN WAVE. The Chinese appliance company brought this wireless mind-reading headset to the show, and demonstrated how it could be used to control a TV set. It holds one sensing pad to the wearer’s forehead and another that clips onto an earlobe. The big limitation is that the mind-reading capability (actually just measurement of brain waves) is crude. The set can only be used to sense if the user wants something to go up or down. For any other direction, you need the remote. In a demonstration of a simple maze-like game, the wearer guided a figure up or down with his mind, and right and left with the remote. Haier said it’s developing something that lets the wearer change channels by thinking about it. Haier is selling the set in China, but has no plans to bring it to market in the U.S. Who’s it for: No one outside of China, yet. Eventually, this could be a dream come true for the laziest of couch potatoes. * EYE ASTEROIDS — Continuing on the theme of controlling electronics without moving, Swedish company Tobii brought its eye-controlled arcade game to the show. To play, you stand in front of it and look at a screen, where asteroids hurtle toward your battle station. It shoots laser beams at the asteroids you look at, destroying them. So yes, looks can kill. The game cabinet contains cameras that track your gaze. The arcade game is really just a technology demonstration. What Tobii really wants is to have these gazetracking cameras built into laptops and other computers, so we can dispense with the mouse. But it does sell the game for $15,000. Who’s it for: Arcade owners who want the latest. * SIGNA POWERTREKK — This New York company showed off an alternative to batteries: a fuel cell the size of a big sandwich, powered by small, light “pucks” of a silicon-based material that produces hydrogen when water is added. The fuel cell is expensive, at $200, but the pucks are cheap, at $12 for three. Each puck will produce the equivalent of six AA batteries of electricity. That means it can charge an iPhone twice, through the included cables. Mount Rainier park official: Snowshoer found alive, alert SEATTLE (AP) — A 66-year-old snowshoer who was missing on Mount Rainier since Saturday was found alive Monday afternoon by a team of three rescuers, a national park spokeswoman said. Yong Chun Kim, of Tacoma, Wash., was alert and conscious, and was cold but otherwise in stable condition, park spokeswoman Lee Taylor said. Rescuers were working to bring in a Sno-Cat snow vehicle to carry him out because weather conditions prevented a helicopter from landing in the area, she said. “As soon as we heard he was alive, my sister, his wife, praised God and said ‘Hallelujah’,” Kim’s sisterin-law, Sang Soon Tomyn told The Associated Press after learning from relatives that Kim had been found. “We were so worried. We prayed every day.” She said her brother-in-law was a strong hiker, had food in his backpack and knew the area very well, so they prayed he would be all right. “He’s a very strong person,” she said. Kim was leading a group on a snowshoe hike on the mountain when he slid down a slope and became separated from his party. He radioed to the group twice to say he was OK. But when he failed to meet up with them in the parking lot, a search was launched Saturday afternoon. Teams of park rangers, search dogs and volunteers had been combing a snowy area of Mount Rainier for the third straight day on Monday. Rescuers found him in the upper Stevens Creek basin, Taylor said. Weather conditions prevented a helicopter from joining the search. Kim, who has been snowshoeing for a decade, was well equipped for a day of snowshoeing but did not have overnight gear. Temperatures dropped into the teens and eight inches of new snow fell in some areas since Saturday, with more snow forecasted in coming days. With winds whipping on the mountain, some areas saw as much as 30 inches of snow. Kim was leading a group of 16 members of a hiking club on a snowshoe hike in the Paradise area, a popular high-elevation destination on the mountain’s southwest flank, about a 100-mile drive south from Seattle. He was still in contact with other members of his hiking club after his slide but decided not to try to climb back up the slope. “He yelled or gestured he would hook back up” farther down the trail, Taylor said. “He radioed twice and said he was on his way in,” she said. Because Kim was the leader of his group, other members of his group weren’t initially able to accurately describe where he had slipped, Taylor said. It wasn’t until Sunday afternoon that a member of the group was able to better pinpoint where Kim had fallen. Searchers had initially believed Kim fell in a different area, based on initial descriptions from the group, Taylor said. “We’re so thankful for the community and for everyone who was willing to volunteer” to help find him,” Tomyn said. “It’s dangerous rescue work. But we really appreciate it.” �The Daily Sentinel Sports Tornadoes topple Miller, 72-60 TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 Alex Hawley Sports Correspondent RACINE, Ohio — Friday night Southern took the floor of Charles W. Hayman Gymnasium, for a high school boys’ basketball contest against Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division foe Miller. The Tornadoes had won four straight contests coming into play, and Miller would be their fifth, as Southern won 72-60. The home team came out strong, and had the lead mdssports@heartlandpublications.com 13-9 at the end of the first quarter of play. The second quarter was faster paced which proved beneficial to The Tornadoes. Southern outscored Miller 22-15 in the period giving them a halftime lead, 35-24. After the half the pace slowed and The Falcons took advantage, outscoring SHS 15-12 in the quarter. In the final period Southern’s offense came alive, putting up 25 points in the quarter and placing the finishing touches in their fifth straight win. The Tornadoes scoring was led by Andrew Roesberry with 23 points and Nathan Roberts with 20. Ethan Martin and Marcus Hill each had eight points in the SHS victory, and Chandler Drummer finished with six points. Also posting points for the Tornadoes; Adam Pape with three, Trenton Deem with two, Andrew Ginther and Casey Pickens with one point each. Southern had a pair of double digit rebounders on the evening, Roesberry with 13 and Roberts with 12. Both players recorded double-doubles The MHS offensive attack was led by Skylar Hook with 20 points and Elijah Rader with 15. Trent Abram chipped in with seven points for The Falcons. Southern takes the court again January 20th at Waterford High School for a TVC Hocking battle against the Wildcats. Southern 72, Miller 60 M 9-15-15-21 — 60 S 13-22-12-25 — 72 MILLER (3-6, 2-5 TVC Hocking): Traven Wood 0 0-0 0, Garrett Sinifit 1 1-2 3, Chase Glenaman 1 1-2 4, Jake Walters 0 0-0 0, Dakota Bond 1 1-2 3, Elijah Rader 4 5-7 15, Trent Abram 2 2-3 7, Hunter Starlin 1 2-3 4, Skylar Hook 9 2-2 20, Stephen McGrath 2 0-1 4. TOTALS: 21 14-22 60. Three-point goals: 4 (Rader 2, Glenaman, Abram). SOUTHERN (9-1, 7-1 TVC Hocking): Tristen Wolfe 0 0-0 0, Ethan Martin 2 2-2 8, Andrew Roseberry 7 9-15 23, Andrew Ginther 0 1-2 1, Ryan Taylor 0 0-0 0, Trenton Deem 0 2-2 2, Nathan Roberts 8 4-4 20, Adam Pape 1 1-2 3, Dustin Custer 0 0-0 0, Marcus Hill 2 4-6 8, Casey Pickens 0 1-2 1, Chandler Drummer 3 0-2 6. TOTALS: 23 24-37 72. Three-point goals: 2 (Martin 2). Field Goals: 23-50 (.460). Rebounds: 44. Turnovers: 24. Ravens going to Patriots, 49ers welcome Giants in conference championships Barry Wilner Associated Press The New York Giants became the only road team to win in this month’s NFL playoffs, stunning the Green Bay Packers 37-20 Sunday to advance to the NFC championship game. With huge plays from their offense and defense, plus plenty of help from the mistake-plagued Packers, the Giants got their second consecutive playoff victory at Lambeau Field. The previous win, in 2008, lifted them into the Super Bowl. This one got them a trip to San Francisco for the NFC championship game next weekend. “This team knows how to win on the road,” defensive end Justin Tuck said. “It seems like right now it’s our time.” Eli Manning threw for three touchdowns for the second straight week, Hakeem Nicks caught two of his scoring throws one a 37-yard desperation pass at the end of the first half and the Giants (11-7) forced four turnovers from the usually precise defending Super Bowl champions and had four sacks. “All I said was, ‘I’ve got to go up and get it,’” Nicks said. “Honestly, I (didn’t) know where I landed. When I saw where I was, it was exciting.” Not much was exciting for the defending champions. The Packers were sloppy, rusty and perhaps dispirited by the shocking death of offensive coordinator Joe Philbin’s 21-yearold son. There were the turnovers, dropped passes, poor tackling and indecisive pass coverage things that didn’t damage them in a 15-1 regular season that included a 38-35 win at the Giants. “We just turned the ball over too many times to win,” Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said. “Got to give them credit, they play well on defense, they had a good plan, but we had a lot of chances to execute and didn’t do it. We put our defense in a tough spot a couple times, and that’s why our season is over.” On Saturday, the NFC West champion 49ers (143) rallied in the final moments to beat New Orleans 36-32 in an epic playoff game. New York lost 2720 at San Francisco in November. The 49ers are an early 2 1-2-point favorite Baltimore forced four turnovers and beat the Houston Texans 20-13 Sunday in the AFC divisional round. The Ravens are 9-0 at home this season. Ed Reed’s interception late in the fourth quarter sealed it, and the Ravens (13-4) didn’t commit a penalty or have a turnover. The only scoring in the second half was Billy Cundiff’s 44-yard field goal with 2:52 remaining. Baltimore’s prize: a trip to Foxborough next Sunday for a berth in the Super Bowl. New England is a 7 1-2-point favorite. “When we got up 17-3, the No. 1 thing I told them is: ‘They’re going to make a rally,’” linebacker Ray Lewis said to his teammates. “Every great team makes a rally. And this is what playoff football is all about. I mean, year after year and time after time, great competition going against each other, it really does get no better.” On Saturday, New England silenced Tebowmania 45-10 as Tom Brady tied an NFL record with six TD passes and broke another with five in the first half. “We know we have a big test next week,” Lewis said. “Tom is playing excellent up there, and what they did to the Broncos last night, I think they sent a message to whoever was coming up there. So, we’ve got our hands full and we’ve got to go up and get ready to play in the AFC championship.” The Texans (11-7), who made the playoffs for the first time in their 10-year existence, had five sacks and held the Ravens to 227 yards. But Joe Flacco’s TD passes of 1 yard to Kris Wilson and 10 to Anquan Boldin, plus Cundiff’s field goals of 48 and 44 yards were enough offense for Baltimore. See NFL |‌ Page 8 OVP Schedule Tuesday, January 17 Girls Basketball Hannan at Ohio Valley Christian, 7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Eastern at Belpre, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Federal Hocking, 6 p.m. River Valley at Alexander, 6 p.m. Point Pleasant at Chapmanville, 6 p.m. Miller at Wahama, 6 p.m. Teays Valley Christian at Hannan, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 18 Wrestling Gallia Academy at Athens, 6 p.m. Thursday, January 19 Girls Basketball Waterford at Eastern, 6 p.m. Meigs at Nelsonville-York, 6 p.m. Federal Hocking at Southern, 6 p.m. River Valley at Coal Grove, 6 p.m. Wahama at Miller, 6 p.m. Bryan Walters/file photo Point Pleasant junior Noah Searls, top, locks in a hold on Gallia Academy’s Blake Wilson during this Jan. 5 file photo of dual match at Point Pleasant High School. Point grapplers finish second at Winner’s Choice Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant wrestling team had another solid showing this past weekend, as the Big Blacks finished second overall at the 2012 Winner’s Choice Wrestling Tournament held Friday and Saturday in Marion County. Point Pleasant posted a two-day team score of 192.5 points, which trailed only eventual-champion Ripley (227) by 34.5 points at the 32-team event. Parkersburg was third overall with 169 points, while Washington Court House (146) and Meyersdale (136.5) rounded out the top-five team spots. The Big Blacks had a total of nine grapplers finish in the top seven of the 14 weight classes, including three division finalists and one weight class champion. Noah Searls came away with lone PPHS individual title, as the junior went unbeaten in the 132-pound weight class to claim the crown. Searls defeated Alex Reiman of Cabell Midland by a 2-1 decision in the championship match. Steven Porter (126) and Josh Hereford (170) both made it to their respective finals, but both suffered setbacks to finish second overall in their divisions. Kody Kernan of Musselman defeated Porter by a 5-0 decision, while Adam Bicak of Ripley won a 13-4 majority decision over Hereford. PPHS had three grapplers finish third overall in their respective divisions, as John Raike (106), Micah Powell (120) and Zach Nibert (160) all came away victorious in the consolation round. Raike recorded a pinfall win over Brody Nesselrotte of East Fairmont, while Powell (2-0) and Nibert (7-2) recorded respective decisions over Trapper Hays of Parkersburg and Cameron Stanley of Bridgeport. Trevor Hill placed fifth for the Big Blacks in the 152-pound weight class, while Guy Fisher (113) and Gabe Loggins (138) both finished seventh in their respective divisions. Hill won a 7-0 decision over Riley Wines of Parkersburg for the fifth spot, while Fisher (2-1) and Loggins (3-2) won a pair of one-point decisions over Todd Williams of Musselman and Tyler Hartsell of Morgantown. Complete results of the 2012 Winner’s Choice Wrestling Tournament are available on the web at wvmat.com Lady Defenders top Parkersburg Christian, 73-42 Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — A 41-22 first half surge allowed the Ohio Valley Christian girls basketball team to ultimately pull away for a 73-42 victory Friday night against visiting Parkersburg Christian in a non-conference matchup in Gallia County. The host Lady Defend- ers stormed out to a 2113 lead after eight minutes of play, then went on a 20-9 surge in the second canto for a sizable 19-point intermission advantage. The Lady Knights never came closer the rest of the way, as OVCS went on a 19-14 run in the third period for a 60-36 lead headed into the finale. The Lady Defenders closed regulation with a 13-6 spurt to wrap up the 31-point triumph. Madison Crank led the hosts with a game-high 24 points and nine rebounds, followed by Emily Carman with 14 points and Samantha Westfall with 13 markers. Beth Martin also contributed 12 points to the winning cause. Bekah Sargent and Sarah Schoonover respectively added six and four points, while Kelsey McCoy rounded out the scoring with two markers. Martin added seven assists and Sargent led the way with four steals. Hannah Bowser paced Parkersburg Christian with 10 points. OVCS returns to action Tuesday when it hosts Hannan in a non-conference matchup at 7:30 p.m. �Tuesday, January 17, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 7 www.mydailysentinel.com Legals Notices Want To Buy Apartments/Townhouses Houses For Rent Manufactured Homes The Meigs County Commissioners will attend the Rutland Council meeting on January 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rutland Civic Center. Commissioners will participate in a discussion of utilities for the Village of Rutland (1) 17, 2012 COUNTY : MEIGS NOTICE OHIO VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. recommends that you do business with people you know, and NOT to send money through the mail until you have investigating the offering. Cash for junk autos. 388-0011 or 441-7870 2 bedroom apartmant available in Syracuse. $250 deposit, $400 per month rent. Rent includes water, sewer and trash. NO PETS Sufficient income needed to qualify. Call 740-378-6111 Small House at 608 1st. Ave. $400 plus utilities. W/D, AC, Ref Required 740-446-0260 2-BR 1 bath small mobile home for rent. 1-2 persons only. Water/Trash paid. NO PETS! Great Location @ Johnsons Mobile Home Park! Call 740-446-3160. FINAL ISSUANCE OF MODIFICATION TO NPDES PERMIT CONDITIONS MEIGS MINE NO 2 OFFICE & BATHHOUSE STATE RTE 689 SE OF POINT ROCK POINT ROCK OH ACTION DATE : 01/01/2012 RECEIVING WATERS: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO OGDEN RUN FACILITY DESCRIPTION: INDUSTRIAL SEWAGE IDENTIFICATION NO. : 0IM00032*BD This action was preceded by a proposed action. FINAL ISSUANCE OF RENEWAL OF NPDES PERMIT MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES - APPLE GROVE PLANT 50494 STATE RTE 338 RACINE OH ACTION DATE : 02/01/2012 RECEIVING WATERS: JOHN'S RUN & OHIO RIVER FACILITY DESCRIPTION: SAND & GRAVEL PRODUCER IDENTIFICATION NO. : 0IJ00015*ED This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. (1) 17, 2012 Pictures that have been placed in ads at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune must be picked within 30 days. Any pictures that are not picked up will be discarded. SERVICES Other Services Pet Cremations. 740-446-3745 Call Professional Services SEPTIC PUMPING Gallia Co. OH and Mason Co. WV. 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Contact 740-992-6472 EOE SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Manufactured Homes 2BR, No Pets, near Clay School. $425/month 740-256-1664 www.mydailysentinel.com The following applications and/or verified complaints were received, and the following draft, proposed and final actions were issued, by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) last week. The complete public notice including additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information or a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be o b t a i n e d a t : http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-2129 email: HClerk@epa.state.oh.us CARPET SALE- SAVE BIG $$$$ ON IN STOCK CARPET-FREE ESTIMATES-EASY FINANCING-12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH. MOLLOHAN CARPET 317 ST RT 7 N GALLIPOLIS, OH 740-446-7444 Gun Show, Marietta Comfort Inn, Jan 21 & 22, I-77 Exit 1, Adm $5, 6' TBLS $30, 740-667-0412 AGRICULTURE �Tuesday, January 17, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 8 www.mydailysentinel.com NFL Saturday 49ers 36, Saints 32 The 49ers rekindled memories of their glory days, when Dwight Clark made “The Catch” and Terrell Owens made “The Catch II.” Alex Smith, never before confused with Hall of Famers Joe Montana (the original catch) or Steve Young (the second one), threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Vernon Davis with 9 seconds left just after Drew Brees put the high-powered Saints ahead. “You’ve got to call it ‘The Grab,’” Davis said. “We were down. I had to make it happen to take my teammates where we want to go.” It looked as if the Niners (14-3) were headed to the conference championship game when they, uh, grabbed a 17-0 lead thanks to mistakes by the Saints and Smith’s TD throws to Davis and Michael Crabtree. But the record-setting Brees and his offense came back, with a 44-yard catch-and-run by Darren Sproles giving them a 2423 lead with 4:02 to go. Smith put the 49ers back on top with a 28-yard run on third down, but the 2-point conversion failed. That put New Orleans (14-4) in position to retake the lead on a 66-yard connection with Jimmy Graham only to see Smith and Davis win it. The Niners became the first team in NFL history to score two lead-changing touchdowns in the final three minutes to win a playoff game. “Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games, and that’s all I kept telling myself over and over and over: ‘Vernon, you got to step up, the team needs you,’” Davis said. Patriots 45, Broncos 10 New England (14-3) snapped a three-game losing streak in the postseason with a dominating performance from the opening snap. Three-time Super Bowl winner Brady was unstoppable, as were his tight ends, with AllPro Rob Gronkowski scoring three TDs and Aaron Hernandez getting one. “It’s all about winning,” Brady said. “You lose a few playoff games and it’s a very bitter way to end the season and it sits on your mind for quite a long time. For us to come out and play the way we did, have a very solid performance in the most important game of the year is very gratifying. “From this point on, everyone will be focused on what we need to do to be better next week and hopefully come out and play for another championship.” It was a helpless ending for Tim Tebow, whose sen- ASHTON, W.Va. — The Hannan boys basketball team had its two-game winning streak come to an end Friday night during a 53-32 setback to visiting Lawrence County during a non-conference matchup in Mason County. The Wildcats (2-8) were without leading scorer Jacob Taylor — who was out due to an ankle injury — but the hosts still kept pace with the Bulldogs (58) through three quarters of play. Lawrence County, however, blew the game wide open in the fourth, as the guests turned a two-possession lead into a comfortable 21-point decision. LCHS — which is based in Louisa, Ky. — jumped out to a small 9-5 edge after eight minutes of play, then went on a slim 9-7 run in the second canto to take an 18-12 lead into the intermission. Both teams traded 10 points in the third period, leaving HHS facing a 28-22 defi- From Page 6 Tom Lynn/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/MCT Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers dives for first-down yardage after scrambling out of the pocket against the New York Giants during their NFC divisional playoff game Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won, 37-20. sational run of comeback wins turned around the season for Denver (9-9) to win the AFC West. But the Broncos were exposed by the AFC East champs on offense and defense. “The run was a lot of fun, had a lot of ups and downs,” Tebow said of his second pro season. “But, we really tried to block everything from the outside off and just enjoy the relationship with teammates and coaches. Work and try to get better, and I feel like we did that all year. We just didn’t put forth a good enough (effort) tonight, you’ve got to give a lot of credit to a really good team.” cit headed into the finale. The Bulldogs, however, closed regulation with a 25-10 charge for to wrap up a season sweep. LCHS also defeated Hannan 8051 in the season opener at home back on Dec. 9. Brad Fannin led Hannan with seven points, followed by Ty Page, Tyler Jenkins and Kade McCoy with six markers apiece. Stephen Burns added three points to the losing cause, while Charles Mayes rounded out the scoring with one point. The Wildcats were 6-of-9 at the free throw line for 67 percent. Hayden Kiser paced the Bulldogs with a gamehigh 19 points, followed by Austin Chaffin with seven points and Caleb Bailey with five markers. The guests were 7-of-11 at the charity stripe for 64 percent. Hannan returns to action Tuesday when it hosts Teays Valley Christian in a non-conference contest at 7:30 p.m. Wildcats fall to Lawrence County, 53-32 Morris leads URG men past UVA-Wise, 93-83 Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — University of Rio Grande head coach Ken French has never professed to be the next Albert Einstein, but he’s smart enough to know what to do when junior forward Turrell Morris gets in a groove. “Get him the ball and get out of the way,” French said. “Don’t make it complicated, just get him the ball.” That’s exactly what the RedStorm did in crunch time on Saturday afternoon against UVA-Wise. Morris scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half and overtime, propelling the RedStorm to a 9383 Mid-South Conference victory over the Cavaliers at the Newt Oliver Arena. Rio Grande ended a three-game losing slide with the win, improving to 10-8 overall and 2-4 in league play. “I just wanted to win,” Morris said. “I realized I needed to make an impact for that to happen. It seemed like I was just going through the motions for a lot of the game, but I had to step up and do some good things. I just thank God for the opportunity to play the game and for the fact that I’ve got teammates who were looking to get me the ball. We had to play as a team in order to get this win.” The RedStorm coughed up a nine-point second half lead, but rallied from a seven-point deficit with 2:19 left to play to force the overtime. Rio scored the first five Name: CLASSIFIED PAGE 2 Width: 10.195 in Depth: 21.2 in Color: Black, CLASSIFIED PAGE 2 Ad Number: 60249746 Customer Name: 370-HOUSE ADS points in the extra session and was off and running. Rio Grande used an 11-2 run late in the first half to open up an eight-point lead and the RedStorm enjoyed a nine-point cushion, 49-40, following a jumper by sophomore guard Jermaine Warmack with 14:25 left in the game. But UVA-Wise (5-8, 3-4) stormed back, scoring 14 of the game’s next 18 points and tying the game at 54-54 on a Travis Berry layup with 8:10 remaining. Berry added a conventional three-point play a little more than three minutes later to give the Cavaliers a 59-56 lead and kickstart an 11-4 run which produced a seemingly commanding seven-point edge, 67-60, following a Darrius Smith jumper with 2:19 showing on the clock. Enter Morris - Rio’s leading scorer and rebound for the season. After scoring just one field goal and five total points in the game’s first 38 minutes and 44 seconds, the Columbus, Ohio native nailed a threepointer with 17.4 seconds left to get the RedStorm within 70-69 and connected on another trifecta with 6.0 seconds remaining to knot the score at 72-all and send the game to overtime. Senior forward Shaun Gunnell scored on a layup just 27 seconds into the overtime before Morris sandwiched another three-pointer and a thunderous dunk around a layup by Wise’s Josh Jordan to give the RedStorm a 79-74 advantage with 3:32 remaining. The Cavaliers got no closer the rest of the way and trailed by as many as 12 points with 51 seconds left. Morris added 12 rebounds, in addition to a game-high four blocked shots and a team-best two steals to the winning effort. Warmack had another strong outing, equaling Morris’ 22-point performance and adding a team-high three assists in the win. Gunnell finished with 19 points and a game-high 13 rebounds, while Cubbie netted 11 points. Rio Grande also got solid minutes off the bench by freshman forward Ethan Prater, who Tuesday’s TV Guide Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com scored a season-high seven points in 17 minutes of action, easing the strain of foul problems for the RedStorm’s duo at center - junior Dominick Haynes and Makka Garba. Jordan scored a gamehigh 27 points and equaled Gunnell for game rebounding honors with 13, while Berry added 22 points in the loss for the Cavs. The teams were whistled for 55 fouls — 28 on Rio and 27 against Wise — and five players fouled out. The game also featured a combined 83 free throw attempts. Rio Grande returns to action on Thursday night at nationally-ranked Georgetown (Ky.) College. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. �Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt www.mydailysentinel.com BLONDIE Name: COMICS PAGE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker Width: 10.195 in Depth: 21.2 in Color: Black, COMICS PAGE Ad Number: 60249748 Customer Name: 370-HOUSE ADS FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS The Daily Sentinel • Page 9 William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012: This year you see life with more vitality than ever. Whether you are an activist or a socialite, you will have the opportunity to bring people together for a specific cause. In the process, you’ll transform your life. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone very special during the year. What you decide to do with this bond is your call. If you are attached, encourage your significant other to join you. You will bond even more closely. SCORPIO is a true friend. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You clearly are developing an interest in a favorite pastime or hobby of a close associate. Adapt your schedule accordingly. A discussion comes forward. You don’t want to say “no.” What you take away from this conversation could be very different when you reflect on this talk in a few days. Tonight: Up late. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Others come forward with new insights. Not everything is to your pleasing, but you still should listen. Others’ ideas help clarify your thoughts and test the strength of a plan. A discussion evolves because of this openness. Tonight: Let your imagination put a spin on plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You might want to make an additional effort to break through a barrier or come to an understanding. Once you do, a new type of bond evolves. Discussions are animated but also give you feedback as to what might be appropriate to change. Tonight: Chill out; put your feet up. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You are unusually playful, even if you do have to work. A partner or an associate might be taken aback by your mood at first. Others happily make an adjustment, wanting to have some of what you have. Of course it isn’t that easy! Tonight: Make fun plans. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You ponder whether you would like to start a home-based business. In some fashion, you want to revitalize your day-to-day life. Your determination surfaces, making anything possible. Your willingness to update your ideas and lifestyle is admirable. Tonight: Stay close to home. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH A special relationship demands much more flexibility than you ever thought you had. Creativity opens up as you try to sleuth out and find the right answer to a situation. Remember that everything is transforming right in front of your very eyes. Tonight: Ever playful. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Be aware of what you have to offer. Also, be sensitive to your energy. Decide how much energy you can invest in an emotionally difficult situation. Pay attention to a roommate or family member who can easily stress you out. Tonight: How about treating yourself? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Your smiling style attracts many people. You might wonder what would be best to do or say during an important interaction. Talk to a trusted friend or someone who has been in a similar situation. Be conscious of how many ways you can communicate. Tonight: Dream it up and make it so. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Sometimes everyone needs to take a personal day, when they do just for themselves. It doesn’t matter if you are indulging a whim or just doing your thing — this is your time for a mini-retreat. Take it as soon as possible. You will see a difference quickly. Tonight: Not to be found. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Zero in on your priorities. You know what works for you. If it means separating from the crowd, do just that. If you are feeling a little put out by someone else’s demands, let that person know. If you don’t establish boundaries, others cannot help but walk on them. Tonight: Where the fun is. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Taking a stand will separate you from your friends, but it just might need to happen. No matter what is going on, you will assume more responsibility than in the past. Stay mellow; otherwise, you could be the source of your own stress. Tonight: A must show. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might want to explore ideas through brainstorming or finding someone with more expertise. A meeting also could open a door. The question remains: Are you going to walk through that door? Be direct in your dealings. Tonight: Wherever you are, the fun is. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Tuesday, January 17, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 www.mydailysentinel.com RedStorm women blast UVA-Wise, 91-64 Randy Payton Special to OVP RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Kaylee Helton scored 14 of her team-high 20 points in the first half, kickstarting what became a 91-64 rout of UVA-Wise by the University of Rio Grande, Saturday afternoon, in Mid-South Conference women’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. The RedStorm, who won for the third straight time, improved to 13-5 overall and 4-2 in league play. UVA-Wise (3-14, 0-7) scored the game’s opening bucket on a layup by Christine Nyobe just five seconds into the contest, but Rio Grande scored the next nine points and never looked back. Helton, a senior guard from Lucasville, Ohio, had five field goals and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line in the opening half as the RedStorm built a 15-point advantage before settling on a 41-30 lead at the intermission. The Cavaliers actually shot the ball significantly better than Rio in the first half — 52.2 percent (12for-23) to 40.0 percent (14-for-35), but first-year head coach Kristin Kunzman’s club hurt its own cause with 16 turnovers. Things didn’t get much better for the visitors in the second half. After a jumper by Kristin Mullins pulled the Cavs to within nine, 4132, with 19:05 remaining, Rio Grande reeled off 13 straight points over the next 3-1/2 minutes and the rout was on. Junior guard Shardae Morrison-Fountain and freshmen forwards Tine- sha Taylor and Janie Morris all had three points in the RedStorm’s run en route to double-digit scoring days of their own. M o r r i s o n - Fo u n t a i n scored 10 of her 16 points after halftime and Taylor netted 11 of her 13 points after the break. Morris, whose strong play off the bench in Thursday’s win over Pikeville resulted in a starting assignment on Saturday, finished with 10 points, including a pair of three-point goals. UVA-Wise got no closer than 14 points over the final 15 minutes of the contest and Rio enjoyed its biggest lead of the day, 86-56, following a pair of free throws by junior forward Jayvonna Saddler with 4:08 left to play. Rio Grande shot 57.6 percent from the field in the second half (19-for33). Saddler finished with a team-high seven rebounds for the RedStorm, while Morrison-Fountain had six assists and Helton added four steals. Mullins had a game-high 22 points, including 12 off of four three-point goals, in the loss for UVA-Wise. Reigning MSC Player of the Week Chelsea Cluesman added 15 points and a game-high 10 rebounds for her fourth straight “double-double” and 10th of the season. The Cavaliers shot 51 percent from the floor (25-for-49), but finished with 26 turnovers and were outrebounded 39-27. Rio Grande returns to action on Thursday night, traveling to Georgetown (Ky.) College for a showdown with the nationallyranked Tigers. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. Smith goes wild with 28 in US names 20-play men’s Olympic basketball pool Buckeyes’ 80-63 win COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lenzelle Smith Jr. more than doubled his career high with 28 on Sunday to lead No. 5 Ohio State to a surprisingly easy 80-63 victory over seventh-ranked Indiana. Jared Sullinger added 16 points, William Buford scored 12 and Deshaun Thomas had 11 for the Buckeyes (16-3, 4-2 Big Ten), who were coming off a loss at Illinois on Tuesday night. Several players questioned their teammates’ commitment and effort after that game. There was no doubt about either on Sunday as Ohio State took command early and was never threatened. Cody Zeller had 16 points, Christian Watford 13 and Jordan Hulls 11 for the Hoosiers (15-3, 3-3), who had lost at home to unranked Minnesota on Wednesday night. Smith, who came in scoring about five points per game, erased almost every offensive high-water mark he had ever had in a game. He hit 10 of 12 shots from the field including 4 of 5 3-pointers. He also had seven rebounds, an assist and a steal. The game was the first Indiana has played against another top 10 team since 2002 and the Hoosiers’ first visit to an opponent also ranked in single digits since 1992. Earlier this week, Ohio State’s players vowed to pay back the Hoosiers for a 7471 loss back on New Year’s Eve. In that game, the Buckeyes had 17 turnovers and 22 fouls. Sullinger got off just five shots from the field, Buford finished with eight points and Thomas scored just five points, due to foul trouble. In addition, point guard Aaron Craft had a careerhigh six turnovers. Smith’s previous career best was 12 in that game. He had surpassed that with almost 3 minutes left in the opening half on Sunday. The Buckeyes had the game well in hand throughout the second half after finishing the half on a 15-2 run. Yet they energized a raucous capacity crowd of 18,809 at Value City Arena with several plays in the final 20 minutes. Sullinger wrestled the ball away from a driving Hulls and tossed an outlet pass while lying on the floor Smith threw down a thunderous dunk at the other end to make it 47-23 with 15:23 left. The lead never fell below 16 after halftime. Smith had 18 at the break while hitting 7 of 9 shots from the field including 4 of 5 from behind the arc. To put that into perspective, he had never had more than four field goals in a game and had never made more than three 3-pointers. After Indiana picked up the first points on a jumper by Hulls, the Buckeyes ran off the next seven and never trailed again. Buford, who had hit just 10 of 32 shots from the field in his last two games, made a jumper from the right corner and a 3 off an assist from Sullinger sandwiched around a Smith pull-up. The Buckeyes had struggled while fighting heavy foul trouble in the first matchup. But they did not pick up their first foul until 10 minutes in this time. The Hoosiers had difficulty against Ohio State’s defense and were unable to get the ball inside to Zeller or to make much of anything outside to relieve the pressure. They went almost 9 minutes without a point missing all nine fieldgoal attempts with six turnovers while the Buckeyes turned a 20-12 lead into a gaping 20-point advantage. The win was Ohio State’s 36th in a row at home, the second-longest streak in program history. Ohio State’s new football coach, Urban Meyer, and his staff received a loud and lengthy ovation when introduced at halftime. Michigan cools Buckeyes in outdoor hockey game CLEVELAND (AP) — There was the usual tailgating and taunting. And when Ohio State’s tuba player bowed to dot the “i” and the crowd roared, it felt and looked like a football Saturday in Columbus or Ann Arbor. Except it was January and the band member was standing directly on the blue line outdoors on a spot normally occupied by a second baseman. Ohio State and Michigan took their heated rivalry to the ice Sunday, playing the first outdoor college hockey game in Ohio before 25,864 fans who downed hot chocolate and other beverages to combat plunging temperatures at Progressive Field, seasonal home of the Cleveland Indians. Derek DeBlois and David Wohlberg scored 28 seconds apart in the second period to lead the No. 15 Wolverines to a 4-1 win over the No. 2 Buckeyes, who were the “home” team despite being a two-hour drive from campus and were outplayed for three periods by their nemesis from the north. However, the outcome was secondary to the event, which was deemed a huge success. “A great spectacle,” said Michigan coach Red Berensen, who has led the Wolverines to 21 straight NCAA appearances. “It was a special event.” Especially for Michigan, which beat Ohio State 4-0 on Friday in Columbus. While the hockey programs don’t share the same blood feud the schools have had in football since the early 1900s, there were still plenty of punishing hits and after-the-whistle roughness to serve as reminders that no matter the sport, Michigan and Ohio State don’t like each other. Ohio State’s mascot, Brutus, had to dodge several snow balls aimed at his large head in the third period. The ballpark was blanketed with several inches of fresh snow, which arrived just in time on Friday to finally allow the Indians to finish their second “Snow Days” promotion with some actual white stuff on the ground. Like almost everywhere, Cleveland has had an unseasonably warm winter to this point, but the weekend’s frigid weather provided the perfect backdrop for hockey or sled-dog racing. There were football overtones as well. Archie Griffin, the twotime Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State, dropped the ceremonial puck. Both schools sent their bands and fans alternated chants of “Let’s Go Blue!” with “Let’s Go Bucks!” On a rink built over the infield, there was also one baseball-esque moment when the puck sailed over the glass and Indians’ dugout into the stands, sending fans scrambling for the souvenir puck like they were going after a foul ball. Michigan was playing in its fourth outdoor game. Ohio State was in just its second and the large stage may have caused some early jitters. “We need to be on a stage like this for our program to grow,” said Ohio State coach Mark Osiecki, whose young team wasn’t expected to be this strong. Several hours before the start, fans fired up small grills around the downtown ballpark, which is usually unoccupied from October until April’s season opener. The sight of smoke drifting into the chilly air was warming to Indians president Mark Shapiro, who knew the “Frozen Diamond Faceoff” would attract a crowd. Shapiro was confident the unique event, which concluded the team’s second “Snow Days” promotion a tubing hill and ice skating track inside the ballpark would bring fans of both programs to Cleveland. He was also sure local hockey enthusiasts would be interested. Shapiro joked that he monitored ticket sales “every three or four hours” since the game was announced in August. “I don’t think we felt like there was much risk,” said Shapiro, who acknowledged the “Snow Days” promotion lost money for the second year in a row. “We were going to get a lot of people here, just what level of a lot?” There are no current plans for a second outdoor game. Shapiro said the Indians will evaluate the success of this year’s game before deciding whether to schedule one for next year or beyond. NEW YORK (AP) — This U.S. basketball team might be even better than the last two that won gold medals. “This will be the most talented of the three teams that I’ve had the opportunity to coach,” coach Mike Krzyzewski said Monday during a conference call. The Americans announced the 20 players who will be candidates for the London Games, adding Blake Griffin of the Clippers and LaMarcus Aldridge of Portland to the 18 holdovers from either the 2008 Olympics or 2010 world championship who have said they wish to be considered again. The 12-man roster and alternates for the Olympics will be chosen from the new player pool in June. Returning from the team that won gold in Beijing are: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and Deron Williams. Back from the reigning world champions are: Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Tyson Chandler, Eric Gordon, Rudy Gay, Kevin Love, Lamar Odom, Chauncey Billups, Russell Westbrook and Andre Iguodala. “I like the fact that we have a roster full of guys who’ve been champions, either in the Olympics or world championships, and guys who are excited to play,” Krzyzewski said. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo had planned to add Griffin to the national team roster in 2009, but he was hurt shortly after being selected with the No. 1 overall pick and those plans were scrapped. Aldridge was on the national team roster but withdrew from consideration for the 2010 worlds for personal reasons. But both have a shot now if the Americans decide to bolster the frontcourt on a roster loaded with point guards and wing players. And it’s an experienced group, with Anthony playing in 59 games for the U.S. and James 55. “To be on that list, I’m honored again, to be able to represent my country at the highest level. I mean, it’s an unbelievable class. We’ve got an unbelievable group coming in and I’m looking forward to it,” James said. The final roster of 12 players and six alternates is due June 18, before the NBA finals will be completed in this lockout-delayed season, so there will be no time for a tryout camp. But USA Basketball needed to submit the list of all candidates by the end of this month so they could be entered in the drug-testing program. The Americans will have to decide how many point guards to keep from a list that includes Rose, the NBA MVP, Paul; Williams, Westbrook and Billups though he started at shooting guard in Istanbul, as he does now playing alongside Paul on the Clippers. Size could be a consideration for a potential matchup against a Spain team that boasts Pau and Marc Gasol, along with Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka, which could help the two newcomers. Colangelo said Aldridge is a versatile big man who can shoot from the perimeter, and he sounds just as excited about Griffin as the many fans of his astounding dunks. “He’s showing what kind of future he has and I have no doubt that going forward Blake will have a significant impact on USA basketball, if not now than certainly in the future,” Colangelo said. Colangelo said the Americans decided to tab 20 players, rather than the 18 that were originally expected, to protect themselves in case some players aren’t available when training camp opens. The Americans will start practicing July 6, before a free agency class that could be headlined by Howard and Williams will be able to sign contracts. But Howard said his status wouldn’t be a factor. “I talked to Jerry a couple of days ago and I told him that I’m committed to being on the team and looking forward to winning another gold medal for the U.S. So nothing else matters,” Howard said. Whichever players are picked, the Americans will again have the unmatched athleticism that allowed them to end an eight- year Olympic gold-medal drought in Beijing and a 16-year absence from the gold-medal podium in the world championship two years ago. Colangelo assembled the original national team roster in 2005 after taking control of the USA Basketball program following the Americans’ poor performance a year earlier in Athens, where they managed only a bronze medal. That group committed to representing the Americans for three years, but then all the players and the entire coaching staff signed on for a return after winning gold in 2008. None of those players competed in 2010, but the Americans won anyway with a young team led by Durant, the MVP of the world championships. Colangelo then combined the best of both rosters for the new pool. Jason Kidd was the only former gold medalist on the squad when Colangelo formed the program. Now there are 18 in the mix to wear red, white and blue this summer. “Things are moving smoothly and the proof of that pudding is we are loaded in terms of our pipeline,” Colangelo said. Only Kidd, who retired from international competition following a long career, Carlos Boozer, Tayshaun Prince and Michael Redd weren’t chosen from the 2008 team. Stephen Curry and Danny Granger aren’t back from 2010. Nor was Amare Stoudemire named after he was forced to pull out on the eve of U.S. practices in 2010 because his contract couldn’t be insured. He wasn’t aware if insurance was the reason he was bypassed this time, saying he wasn’t even aware the roster was being announced. “It’s definitely not my choice. I would love to play. My loyalty is with USA Basketball, as it always has been,” Stoudemire said. “Last year I couldn’t play because I had pulled out, but if they want me to play, I’d be totally open to representing the USA.” WVU drills Rutgers, 84-60 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kevin Jones scored 24 points to lead four West Virginia players in double figures and the Mountaineers led wire-to-wire in routing Rutgers 84-60 Saturday. Darryl “Truck” Bryant added 18 points, Deniz Kilicli 14 and Jabarie Hines 11 as West Virginia (13-5, 4-2 Big East) defeated Rutgers for the ninth straight time. The Mountaineers had dominated the Scarlet Knights by 21 points just 10 days ago. Jones also grabbed 14 rebounds to accomplish his 12th double-double of the season. Bryant has scored in double figures in every game except Monday’s loss at Connecticut. Rutgers was coming off back-to-back victories over Connecticut at home and Pittsburgh on the road. The Mountaineers connected on 46.6 percent of their field goals (27 of 58) as their pressure defense forced 19 turnovers from the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers (10-8, 2-3), which trailed 14-4 by the 15:27 mark and 48-22 at halftime, shot just 39.7 percent (23 of 58) from the floor. Myles Mack led the Scarlet Knights with 15 points. Rutgers’ leading scorer Eli Carter, who was averaging about 14 points per game, was held to six points on 1-of-5 shooting from the field. 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