https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/4c6a4a497d32d74d7e83fe62d7337216.pdf 756256ecc1cf0849531af91477fcb25a PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS Women’s conference returns to Meigs .... Page 5 Mostly sunny today. High of 51. Low of 32 ...Page 2 High school baseball, softball .... Page 6 OBITUARIES Naomi F. Glassburn, 88 Bambi L. Kiesling, 55 Robert L. Kiesling, 51 Garnet E. Kisor, 95 Gerald L. Sparks, III, 87 Lois J. Wyant, 76 Sue E. Zirkle, 71 50 cents daily TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 Vol. 62, No. 65 Racine Council discusses water, refuse rate hike Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com RACINE — During last week’s Racine Village Council meeting, council reached a preliminary agreement to raise water and refuse rates for the village. According to Council, the rate increase is needed in order to support a rise in cost to the refuse service, along with the need for a new garbage truck for the village. The increase will also help to better align Racine with other villages, such as Pomeroy and Middleport, in terms of water rates. The preliminary plan — which is likely to be approved as an ordinance at the May meeting — will raise the cost of refuse service by $3 per month and and raise the water overage by 10 cents per 1,000 gallons over the minimum. The minimum usage (2,000 gallons) cost will remain the same at $24.50, with the charge for use of more that that amount going from 45 cents to 55 cents. Refuse service would raise from $15 to $18. Council members and the mayor also met last week to determine which areas need sidewalk work completed as part of the neighborhood revitalization grant. Approximately 9,350 square feet of side walk can be constructed or repaired as part of the grant. Areas of focus include the park and several village streets. Village resident Steve Nease ask council about the enforcement of the dog barking ordinance currently in place. Nease stated that their has been an ongoing problem with barking dogs in the village. Mayor Scott Hill asked Nease to file a complaint, and he would speak with the dog owner. Nease was also advised that he may contact the dog warden with his concerns. In other business, bids were opened for the old brush truck. The lone bid for the 1967 International was in the amount of $1,801 by James McKay. The bid was accepted by a 6-0 vote. Marshal Kevin Dugan told council that the police department had purchased two vests as previously approved by council. The cost was $575 each, less than the estimated cost of $800 each. The department also purchased two black uniform shirts at the approximate cost of $243. The lights in the park have been repaired, with the ground fault receptacle reportedly causing the problem. Nearly all of the lights are now working, with the part to repair the other lights hav- ing been ordered. Council approved fixing the storm drain that has collapsed near the levy. A public meeting of the Sewer District will be held at 6 p.m. on April 18 at the Racine Village Hall concerning hookups to the sewer system. Hookups can begin prior to the meeting if paperwork is picked up in the office. The next village council meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7. Principal charged with child abuse Beth Sergent bsergent@heartlandpublications.com Submitted photos First place winners at the Showcase in automotive were from the left, Jesse Smith, James Belcher and Dustyn Lee. Meigs Tech Prep students bring home awards Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com POMEROY — Tech Prep students at Meigs High School brought home some of the top awards for their projects from the 2012 WashingtonMorgan-Meigs Consortium College Tech Prep Showcase held recently at the Washington State Community College in Marietta. Students from Meigs High School, Washington County Career Center, and Morgan High School, competed in eight different showcase areas where they demonstrated their knowledge and displayed examples of their work. Suzanne Bentz, who has been the teacher/director of the program since 2000, describes Tech Prep as a program where “technology is combined with a rigorous academic program.” She said Tech Prep includes college preparatory classes which with the hands-on experience can lead to college credit from Washington State. The competition at Washington State is geared to show projects demonstrating both strong academics and the experience of career-type technical activities of hands-on experience. Bentz said that a part of their Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com Submitted photos Network systems first place winners were left to right, Zach Sheets, Samantha King, and Justin Myers. career-type activities takes them out into the community to do projects and/or work force activities. She listed things like going into nursing homes for hands-on experience, repairing electrical devices, doing automotive work, horticulture activities, welding projects , computer work, assisting businesses get acclimated into various software programs — things which provide a “springboard to success,” for the students. See AWARDS |‌ 3 Up in Mason, down in Meigs, Gallia bsergent@heartlandpublications.com OHIO VALLEY — The latest unemployment rates for the Tri-County show unemployment on the rise in Mason County and on the decline in both Meigs and Gallia counties. After two consecutive months of rising unemployment in both Meigs and Gallia counties, those numbers started to decline. In Meigs County, unemployment rates went from 14.6 percent in January to 13.8 percent in February. Last month Meigs was ranked See ABUSE ‌| 3 Commissioners approve DJFS promotions Unemployment mixed bag for Tri-County Beth Sergent POINT PLEASANT — The principal at Point Pleasant Intermediate School has been charged with felony child abuse after a criminal complaint alleges he injured a student last month. Cameron C. Moffett, 45, New Haven, was charged in the incident on Friday and released on a $20,000 property bond after appearing in Mason County Magistrate Court. The official complaint, which was filed by a parent and investigated by the Point Pleasant Police Department (PPPD), alleges on March 21, Moffett entered a school bus, grabbed an 11-year old male student by the neck and shoulder area and jerked the student from the bus seat he was sitting in, forcing the student to the bus floor. The complaint then alleges Moffett pushed and shoved the student down the bus aisle and down the school bus steps on to the sidewalk. Once outside the bus, Moffett is then alleged to have held the student down on the ground with Moffett’s hand and knee against the student’s back. The complaint says the student received an injury to his face as a result of the incident. The incident reportedly took place at PPIS and the complaint says the investigation included statements of witnesses, security camera video and injuries observed on the student’s face on the day of the incident by Lt. Shawn Ross. Cpt. Joe Veith of the PPPD is the lead investigating officer. PPPD Chief Ernie Watterson told the Point Pleasant Register the incident reportedly took place after the boy was asked to change seats on the school bus and refused — this is when Moffett was summoned. The rumor the child had a weapon appears to be a rumor with Watterson saying he has never heard any mention of a weapon in this case. As of press time, it remained unclear whether Moffett returned to work third in the state for the highest unemployment and though it is technically listed in fourth place this month, it’s preceded by a tie for second place between Ottawa and Morgan counties which both report 14.3 percent unemployment. Pike County once again had the highest unemployment in the state at 15.7 percent. Though not as large as a decline as Meigs’ numbers, Gallia County’s unemployment rate went from 10.7 percent in January to 10.3 percent in February. Last month, Gallia County was ranked at number 22 in the state for the highest unemployment and this month dropped to number 24 out of 88 counties. Mercer County had the lowest unemployment rate at 5.5 percent. Other unemployment rates around the state of Ohio include Franklin County at 7.1 percent, Jackson County at 10.6 percent, Vinton County at 11.9 percent, Athens County at 8.7 percent. Overall, Ohio’s unemployment rate declined, going from 7.7 percent in January to 7.6 percent in February. Unemployment rates for both West Virginia and Ohio were still lower than the national unemployment rate which was 8.3 percent for February, unchanged from January. In Mason County, unemployment rates went from 12 percent in January to 12.9 percent in February. This means Mason County once again fell in the top five on the countdown of counties with the highest unemployment rates in the state - sharing a spot with Brooke County which also had an unemployment rate of 12.9 percent. The See MIXED |‌ 3 POMEROY — The Meigs County Commissioners approved several promotions at the request of Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services Director Chris Shank during Thursday’s meeting. Shank also presented the commissioners with a chain of command and supervisory structure for the department, which was approved by the commissioners. At the request of Shank, promotions to Lead Case Worker were approved in the following areas, Child Support, Larry Byer; Children Services, Candice Walker; Income Maintenance, J. Ryan Hill; and Workforce Development, Amy Cremeans. All promotions are effective April 9, 2012. Promoted from unit support workers to clerical specialists were Michelle Hill and Heather Haggy. The hiring of Julie Lawson as an eligibility referral specialist 2 was also approved. The commissioners also approved a cooperative purchasing agreement for the Department of Job and Family Services. In other business, bids were scheduled to be open for the Middleport Ball Field Equipment project, with zero bids being received. The prosecutor’s request for $23,113 in Furtherance of Justice funds was approved as requested. A request from tourism for $1,000 for the Kickin’ Summer Bash was tabled until it can be determined what action was taken on the matter in 2011. The commissioners signed a motion by Prosecutor Colleen Williams for a special prosecutor in the case against James R. Ellis due to a conflict of interest. The 2012 CORSA agreement was referred to the prosecutor for consideration. Meigs County Grants Administrator Jean Trussell told the commissioners that the formula dollars available for this year will be $113, 000, a decrease from last year. A public meeting on the use of formula funds will be held at 6 p.m. on April 30 in the Common Pleas Court Room. The next meeting of the Meigs County Commissioners will be held at 1 p.m. on April 12 Present at the meeting were commissioners Tim Ihle and Mike Bartrum, clerk Gloria Kloes, Jean Trussell and Shank. �Tuesday, April 10, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 www.mydailysentinel.com For the Record Meigs County Community Calendar Scam Letters MEIGS COUNTY — The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office says scam letters are once again being circulated in the area. The letters are from the United Kingdom, and claim that the recipient has won $230,000 in the United Kingdom and North American Shoppers Sweepstakes. A check is enclosed with the letter to help cover the taxes on the winnings, and asking for the money to be wired to the United Kingdom so winnings can be processed. Such letters are scams, and the checks should not be cashed. 911 April 3 9:00 a.m., South Fifth Avenue, syncope/passing out; 9:17 a.m., Karr Street, stroke/CVA; 11:14 a.m., North Second Avenue, fall; 12:03 p.m., Firehouse Road, chest pain; 2:48 p.m., Happy Hallow Road, seizure/ convulsions; 4:04 p.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain. April 4 1:22 a.m., Fisher Street, chest pain; 9:24 a.m., East Memorial Drive, high temperature; 10:29 a.m., North Second Avenue, pain general; 11:37 a.m., Mechanic Street, unconscious/unknown reason; 1:51 p.m., Rocksprings Road, chest pain; 2:46 p.m., East Memorial Drive, difficulty breathing; 4:48 p.m., Ohio 7, dizziness; 9:12 p.m., Page Street, difficulty breathing; 10:54 p.m., Ohio 124, assault/ fight. April 5 9:32 a.m., Rocksprings Road, difficulty breathing; 9:47 a.m., Rocksprings Road, difficulty breathing; 9:51 a.m., Fourth Street, cardiac arrest; 11:26 a.m., Bashan Road, chest pain; 2:15 p.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain; 3:42 p.m., Ohio 124, nausea/vomiting; 4:09 p.m., Union Avenue, laceration; 5:36 p.m., East Memorial Drive, difficulty breathing; 7:19 p.m., Dutchtown Road, fall. April 6 4:25 a.m., Lincoln Hill Street, assault/fall; 9:17 a.m., Silver Ridge Road, difficulty breathing; 9:19 a.m., Ohio 124, medical alarm; 11:11 a.m., Nye Avenue, overdose; 8:29 p.m., Salem School Lot, structure fire; 9:20 p.m., Ohio 7, abdominal pain; 10:34 p.m., Bowles Road, weakness. April 7 11:25 a.m., Rocksprings Road, unconscious/unknown; 12:36 p.m., Pleasant Ridge Road, dead on arrival; 2:08 p.m., Nu-Beginning Road, kidney stone possible; 5:58 p.m., Second Avenue, stroke/CVA; 10:17 p.m., Lincoln Heights, obstetrics; 9:42 p.m., Page Street, pain general; 11:16 p.m., Lincoln Street, pain general. April 8 2:32 a.m., Peacock Avenue, difficulty breathing; 6:23 a.m., Main Street, syncope/passing out; 7:13 a.m., South Third Avenue, chest pain; 8:10 a.m., Rocksprings Road, cardiac arrest; 10:13 a.m., Ohio 248, unconscious/unknown reason; 10:16 a.m., Kingsbury Road, cardiac arrest; 3:58 p.m., Pearl Street, fractured body part; 6:38 p.m., Page Street, unknown; 8:19 p.m., Rocksprings Road, unconscious/unknown reason; 8:20 p.m., Rocksprings Road, difficulty breathing. April 9 3:23 a.m., Lasher Road, seizure/convulsions. Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 7 to 10 mph increasing to between 15 and 18 mph. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind between 8 and 11 mph. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind between 9 and 13 mph. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. AEP (NYSE) — 37.81 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 18.29 Ashland Inc. 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Ohio Valley Forecast Local stocks Tuesday, April 10 HARRISONVILLE — Harrisonville 255, O.E.S., 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Inspection practice. Refreshments served before the meeting. BEDFORD TWP. — The Bedford Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the town hall. POMEROY — The Meigs Humane Society will hold a general meeting at 4 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. A board meeting will follow. POMEROY — The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. in the conference room of the Meigs County Health Department. CHESTER — Chester Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at the town hall. Thursday, April 12 CHESTER — Shade River Lodge 453, 7:30 p.m., at the hall. Refresh- ments following meeting. POMEROY — St. Paul Lutheran Church will hold their Soup and Sandwich Meal from 5:30 -7 p.m. The public is invited to come and enjoy the food and fellowship. SYRACUSE — Wildwood Garden 6 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center. Ken Eblin to speak on making maple syrup. REEDSVILLE — Special meeting of the Eastern Local Board of Education, 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Library conference room. Purpose of the meeting is to inquire about guidance from counsel. POMEROY — Alpha Iota Masters, regular meeting, 11:30 a.m. at the New Beginnings United Methodist Church. Linda Bates and Debbie Finlaw, hostesses. TUPPERS PLAINS — VFW Post 9853, at the hall, meal, 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 POMEROY — The Meigs County P.E.R.I. will hold their April meeting at 1 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. Diane Jeffers from Holzer Clinic will be our guest speaker. LONG BOTTOM — Gospel sing at the Faithful Gospel Church, S.R. 124, Long Bottom, singers Day Spring 7 p.m. . port Pomeroy Rotary Breakfast, 7-11 a.m. at the Meigs Senior Center. Proceeds benefit Meigs County Meals on Wheels. Monday, April 16 LETART — Letart Township Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., in the township building. Card Showers MIDDLEPORT — Pauline Mayer will observe her 91st birthday on April 16. Cards may be sent to her at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Room 203, 333 Page St., Middleport, Ohio 45760. REEDSVILLE — Marvin Keebaugh recently observed his 80th birthday and a celebration of the occasion will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 14 at the Chester Community Center, cards can be sent to 68545 St. Rt. 124, Reedsville, Ohio, 45772 Wednesday, April 18 POMEROY — A blood drive will be held from 1-6 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. RACINE — A public meeting for the Racine Syracuse Regional Sewere District will be held at 6 p.m at the Racine Village Hall. Saturday, April 21 POMEROY — Middle- Tuesday, April 24 RUTLAND — A final public meeting for the CDBG Neighbhorhood Revitilization Program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rutland Civic Center. Meigs County Local Briefs Childhood immunization offered POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct a childhood immunization on Tuesday, April 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at the office, 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. Parents/guardian are to accompany all children. Shot records and medical cards, if applicable, are to be brought along. A $10 donation for administration is appreciated but no one will be denied service because of an inability to pay. New church opening SNOWVILLE — A gospel church. The service will be at 10 a.m. Robert Vance is the pastor. His telephone number if 698-7238. MCCA trip to Savannah POMEROY — A motorcoach trip to Savannah and Jekyll Island is being planned by the Meigs County Council on Aging. It will take place June 3-9. Reservations are currently being taken by Chandra Shrader at the Senior Center, 992-2161. Cost of the sevenday, six-night trip is $520 which covers 10 meals, six breakfasts, and four dinners. Tours include Jekyll and St. Simon’s Island, Beaufort, S. C. and a visit to Parris Island, along with tours of historic homes in Savannah. Meigs plat books available POMEROY — The Meigs County 4-H Committee is selling 2011 Meigs County Plat Books for $20 each. They can be purchased at the Meigs County Extension Office, Meigs County Soil and Water Office and the Meigs County Recorder’s Office in the Courthouse on the second floor. To have one mailed send a check for $25 to Meigs County 4-H Committee, PO Box 32, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. All profits from the sale of these books benefits Meigs County 4-H youth for camp, scholarships and awards. Southern Alumni Banquet RACINE — The annual reunion of the Racine/Southern Alumni banquet will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern High School. Tickets are $15 and available now at Southern High School and Racine Home National Bank.They will be $25 at the door. Flags are $30. The website is www.tornadoalumni.net. Farmer’s Market POMEROY — Anyone interested in taking part in the Farmer’s Market on the Pomeroy Parking Lot this Summer is asked to contact Derek Brickles at (740) 590-4891. Wanted: old computers POMEROY — The Invincible Industries Teen Center at the Mulberry Community Center is in need of old computers, both PCs and Macs, for repair or use of parts. Mike Tipptin, a computer specialist, has volunteered to see what he can do to get some working computers for the teen center. He has volunteered to pick up old computers. Call 740-444-5599 and leave a message so that he can call back. Beth Clark is the lead volunteer at the youth center and says she has long recognized the need for computers for the kids to use for study and/or entertainment. Preschool registration MASON COUNTY — Mason County Schools Preschool Registration will be taking place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days, April 20 at New Haven Elementary, and April 26 at the Nazarene Church on Mt. Vernon. April 26 will also be a make up day. For information call (304) 675-4956. Area residents named to Rio’s merit list RIO GRANDE — The Office of Records has released the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College Fall Semester 2011-2012 Merit List for the Meigs-Jackson area. To achieve the Merit List, students must be enrolled full time, a minimum of 12 credit hours, completing all courses for which registered and earn a 3.5-3.74 grade point average, on a 4.0 scale, during the semester. Students achieving the Rio Merit List for Fall Semester 2011-2012 are Heather Black of Oak Hill whose major is Psychology; BUNDLE & SAVE! Andrea Buckley of Pomeroy whose major is Legal Office Technology; Aaron Conley of Oak Hill whose major is Accounting; Patricia Garrick of Middleport whose major is Social Work; Reva Gill of Hemlock whose major is Early Childhood Education; Bobbi Harris of Racine whose major is Radiology; Breanna Hayman of Reedsville whose major is Psychology. Brandon Hill of Racine whose major is General. Kelly Himelrick of Oak Hill whose major is Allied Health; Joshua Jackson of Thurman whose major is Physical Therapy; Alexandria Kuhn of Oak Hill whose major is undecided. Alexandria Kuhn of Oak Hill whose major is undecided; Donavon Lester of Patriot whose major is Power Plant Mechanical Maintenance/Certified Welder; Emily Lewis of Oak Hill whose major is Undecided. Carrie Mcneal of Oak Hill whose major is Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS). Kody Mershon of Patriot whose major is undecided; Marlena Mitchem of Bidwell whose major is undecided; Brandina Moore of Oak Hill whose major is Nursing. Kayla Moore of Oak Hill whose major is Technical Studies, focusing on Diagnostic Medical Imaging Management; Leah Rawlins of Oak Hill whose major is Allied Health; Krista Rocchi of Rio Grande whose major is Post Secondary Option.; Jordan Saunders of Cheshire whose major is Manufacturing; Samuel Smith of Mason whose major is Power Plant Mechanical Maintenance; Hailee Swain of Crown City whose major is Nursing; Caroline Wilson of Middleport whose major is undecided; William Zinn of Vinton whose major is undecided. Rio Grande’s mission is to maintain rigorous standards in its undergraduate, graduate, and adult education programs; to engage students from a wide spectrum of abilities and backgrounds while consistently preparing students for the challenges of living a fulfilling life, reaching career goals, and being a responsible citizen in a culturally diverse, global community. 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She was born on March 21, 1936, in Arrangements under the direction of the McCoy-Moore are at the heart of brewing Letart, West Virginia, daughter of the late Oris Green Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. political fights and court battles over whether public Bumgarner and Nellie Virginia Tripp Bumgarner. Bambi L. Kiesling dollars should go to school Mrs. Wyant was a faithful member of the Independent Bambi Lynn Kiesling, 55, Gallipolis, died unexpectedly vouchers to help make priHoliness Church in Rutland, Ohio. She was a bus driver Saturday, April 7, 2012, at her residence. vate schools more affordfor many years at Meigs Local Schools. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April able. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth and his wife Clara 12, 2012, in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel. Officiating will He was failing in his Wyant, of Parma, Ohio, and Tim and his wife Carla Wy- be Minister Johnathan McAnulty. Interment will be in neighborhood public elant, of Pomeroy, Ohio; two grandchildren, Aaron Wyant, Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to ementary school in Indiaof Parma, Ohio, and Amanda Wyant, of Raleigh, North the funeral service. napolis until his mother Carolina; brother, Jim and his wife Connie Bumgarner, enrolled him in a Roman Robert L. Kiesling, II Catholic school. Heather of Letart, West Virgina; sisters-in-law, Mae Gilliam, of Robert L. Kiesling, II, Gallipolis, passed away at 4:40 Coffy has scraped by for Springfield, Ohio, Janice and her husband Dallas DeBord, p.m., Friday, April 6, 2012, in the emergency department of Pomeroy, Mary Haning, of Pomeroy, and Judy and her of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. years to pay the tuition for Delano, now 16 and in a husband Harold Gilliam, of Canonsburg, Pennsylvannia; Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April Catholic high school, and his brother-in-law, Stanley Beal, of Strongsville, Ohio; and 12, 2012, in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel. Officiating will two younger siblings, who many nieces, nephews and cousins. be Minister Johnathan McAnulty. Interment will be in attend the same Catholic In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to elementary school as their by her husband of 52 years, Kenneth Carroll Wyant Sr.; the funeral service. Military graveside services will be con- brother did. She’s getting brothers-in-law, Luther Gilliam and James Haning; sis- ducted by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail Team. help today from a voucher program, passed last year ters-in-law, Jean and her husband Norman Wood, and Garnet Ellen Kisor at the urging of GOP Gov. Juanita Beal. Garnet Ellen Kisor, 95, Vinton, Ohio (Alice Community), Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, died in Holzer Senior Care Center, Bidwell, Ohio, on Sun- Mitch Daniels, that allows her to use state money for April 12, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home day, April 8, 2012. her children’s education. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April in Pomeroy with Danny Tillis officiating. Burial will fol“I can’t even tell you how low at Meigs Memory Gardens. Visiting hours will be 12, 2012, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with easy I can breathe now Pastor Denver McCarty officiating. Burial will follow in the from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday from at the funeral home. knowing that for at least for A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. Salem Cemetery near Wellston. Friends may call from 6-8 this year my kids can stay at p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. the school,” said the single Sue Ellen Zirkle mother, who filed a petiGerald L. Sparks, III Sue Ellen Zirkle, 71, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away on Gerald Leon Sparks, III, 87, Gallipolis, died Friday, April tion in court in support of April 8, 2012. She was born on September 5, 1940, in Co- 6, 2012, in the Holzer Medical Center. the law. The state Supreme lumbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Theophilus Smith and In keeping with Sparky’s wishes, there are no calling Court is hearing a challenge Gladys Gertrude Smith. hours or funeral service. A military graveside service will to the law, which provides She graduated from the Holzer School of Nursing in 1961 be in the Potter Cemetery in Pikeville, Kentucky. Prior to vouchers worth on average as a registered nurse and was a longtime member of the the graveside service, a memorial service will be held. Cre- more than $4,000 a year Pomeroy Emergency Squad. She was a member of Pomeroy meens Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. to low- and middle-income Order of the Eastern Star #186. She is survived by her sons, Bryan and Julie Zirkle, of Pomeroy, and Brent and Tammi Zirkle, of Pomeroy; grandchildren, Gage Zirkle, Sydney Zirkle, and Breanna Zirkle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by WASHINGTON (AP) Meehl, a climate scientist North Carolina. her husband, Danny Zirkle. — It has been so warm in who specializes in extreme Meteorologists say an unFuneral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April the United States this year, weather at the National usual confluence of several 13, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in especially in March, that na- Center for Atmospheric Re- weather patterns, including Pomeroy with Pastor Danny Ellis officiating. Burial will fol- tional records were not just search in Boulder, Colorado. La Nina, was the direct cause low at Beech Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from broken, they were deep-fried. “It’s a guilty pleasure. You’re of the warm start to 2012. 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Temperatures in the lower out enjoying this nice March While individual events canA registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. 48 states were 8.6 degrees weather, but you know it’s not be blamed on global above normal for March and not a good thing.” warming, Couch said this 6 degrees higher than averIt’s not just March. is like the extremes that are age for the first three months “It’s been ongoing for supposed to get more freof the year, according to several months,” said Jake quent because of manmade From Page 1 Mason County Schools calculations by the National Crouch, a climate scientist climate change from the Superintendent Suzanne Oceanic and Atmospheric at NOAA’s National Climatic burning of fossil fuels such as on Monday though a Dickens released the fol- Administration. That far ex- Data Center in Asheville, coal and oil. Charleston media outlet is lowing statement about ceeds the old records. reporting he remains prin- the incident on Monday The magnitude of how uncipal at the school while afternoon to the Point usual the year has been in the an internal investigation Pleasant Register: “Unfor- U.S. has alarmed some meteis completed by Mason tunately, I am unable to orologists who have warned County Schools. Whether comment at this moment about global warming. One this incident will be dis- because this is a person- climate scientist said it is the cussed at Tuesday’s regu- nel issue. However, as weather equivalent of a baselarly scheduled meeting of soon as I can share more ball player on steroids, with the Mason County Board information, the Point old records obliterated. of Education remains to be Pleasant Register will be “Everybody has this unseen with the meeting set the first media to be con- easy feeling. This is weird. prior to this recent event. tacted.” This is not good,” said Jerry families. A family of four making about $60,000 a year qualifies. For all the arguments in favor of vouchers, there are opponents who say vouchers erode public schools by taking away money, violate the separation of church and state by giving public dollars to religious-based private schools, and aren’t a proven way to improve test scores. Even among supporters, there’s dissension over whether vouchers should only be offered to low-income students on a limited basis or made available to anyone. There’s also division among black and Hispanic leaders as to whether vouchers help or hurt kids in urban schools. Many opponents also dislike scholarship programs that provide tax benefits to businesses or individuals for contributing to a fund to pay for private school. They say those programs undermine public schools by keeping tax revenues out of state treasuries, an important source of education dollars. Fights about using tax dollars to help make private schools more affordable are popping up around the country. Start of 2012, March shatter US heat records Abuse For the treatment you seek. Awards For relief right here. From Page 1 At the tech prep competition this year the number of students who could participate was limited. Nick Arnold, Tech Prep Coordinator at Washington State Community College, reported that due to financial cuts only the top two senior group winners from each Tech Prep program from each high school were allowed to take part. Meigs students winning in the local Tech Prep Competitions in IT Networking Systems were first place, Zach Sheets, Samantha King, and Justin Myers, with their project, “Marauder Lights;” and second place, Justin Nitz, Mike Davis, and Robbie Cundiff with “Shoe-nergy”; Automotive Technology: Dustyn Lee, James Belcher, and Jesse Smith with Hydrogen Generator; Health Technology, first place, Tanisha McKinney and Autumn Tackett with “Fast Food — More Like Fast Fat!; and second place, Nakota Roush and Shelby Fitchpatrick with “Diabetes”; and Horticulture Technology, first place, Chelsey Eads, Lizzie Sprouse, and Michael Satterfield with “Chizmich Wood and Floral” and second place, Trevor Casto and Johnathan Donohue with “Hardscape for Landscape”. Superior award winners at Mixed From Page 1 remaining counties with the highest unemployment rate were Wirt and Roane counties with 13 percent, Calhoun County with 13.2 percent and Hancock County with 13.9 percent — the highest in the state. It is important to note that this unusual winter heat is mostly a North American phenomenon. Much of the rest of the Northern Hemisphere has been cold, said NOAA meteorologist Martin Hoerling. The first quarter of 2012 broke the January-March record by 1.4 degrees. Usually records are broken by just one- or two-tenths of a degree. U.S. temperature records date from 1895. Care for all. Athens Medical Associates welcomes Anil Gokhale, M.D. For over ten years, Dr. Gokhale has been providing exceptional ear, nose and throat care to patients of all ages in Lancaster, OH. Beginning May 1, 2012, he brings his expertise to our community by joining the Athens Medical Associates —an affiliate of the O’Bleness Health System. 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Overall, West Virginia’s unemployment rates declined twotenths of a percentage point in February to 7.2 percent — falling from 7.8 percent in January. obleness.org �The Daily Sentinel Opinion Texting offers promise but also peril to campaigns Beth Fouhy Associated Press NEW YORK — Text messaging is posing both new opportunities and dangers for America’s political campaigns. The most widely used form of mobile communication, it has become one of the most effective ways for campaigns to reach supporters, using 160-character messages to encourage last-minute donations or provide information such as where to vote. And strict federal rules prohibit such texts from going to anyone who does not “opt in” to receive them. But some groups have found their way around that requirement, using email — rather than the SMS “short code” that telemarketers normally use — to send unsolicited, anonymous and often negative messages to cellphone lists they purchase through brokers. That texting practice has angered voters, who are forced to pay if they don’t have flat-rate messaging plans. And it’s alarmed campaign strategists, who fear political texting will be weakened by the introduction of what amounts to spam texting. “They’ve taken a tool and technology we used to help people get voter information and turned it into a very sophisticated way to do voter suppression tactics and annoy people with false and misleading information,” said Scott Goodstein of Revolution Messaging, a Democratic-leaning mobile communications firm. “Worse yet, people are being charged to receive these messages.” Goodstein has filed a complaint about the practice with the Federal Communications Commission, whose Telephone Consumer Protection Act prohibits telemarketers from texting “to any telephone number … or any service for which the called party is charged.” Unsolicited messages hit the presidential campaign this year, when texts targeting Republican Mitt Romney surfaced in Colorado, South Carolina and Michigan. Voters received texts urging them to call a number where they heard a recorded message criticizing the former Massachusetts governor. Spam texts have popped up in congressional campaigns in states including Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Missouri and Minnesota. They’ve also appeared in several state legislative races. Some of the texts have been followed back to Americans in Contact PAC, a Republican-leaning group whose mission is “to identify social and fiscal conservatives throughout America and engage them at the grassroots level in the political process.” Several voters in Wisconsin received messages from txt(at) aicpac.org during Gov. Scott Walker’s clash with public employee unions last year, asking, “Do you agree government unions are being too greedy?” A spokesman for the group did not respond to emails and phone calls seeking comment. 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Strategists for Romney, the favorite to be the Republican presidential nominee, have been building up the campaign’s texting program in hopes of competing with Obama for the number of supporters it reaches. “Texting is the cleanest channel available to engage with supporters,” Romney digital director Zac Moffatt said, adding that the proliferation of third-party groups spamtexting voters was “a real problem for us. People blame the campaign.” Political text spamming has also created challenges for the mobile telephone industry, which reaps significant profits through text messaging and so is eager to halt any mischief that undermines consumers’ use and confidence in texting. Greg Stuart, the CEO the Mobile Marketing Association, the industry group representing mobile carriers, said the group may file its own FCC complaint against unsolicited political texts. “Any mistrust created in a communications channel is absolutely unacceptable. It destroys consumer’s trust in other valid legitimate communication,” Stuart said. Page 4 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 In Midwest, GOP shrinks from union battles Patrick Condon Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. — Fifteen months after taking control of Minnesota’s Legislature, Republicans have put a gay marriage ban on this November’s ballot, moved to expand gun rights and cast dozens of votes to cut state spending. But there’s one issue where they failed to get traction: watering down the strength of organized labor with a right-to-work law. The problem isn’t so much opposition from Democrats. And it isn’t a lack of enthusiasm for the idea, which many conservatives consider essential for creating a businessfriendly economic climate. The problem lies with Republicans who fear triggering a huge rebellion among opposition labor unions and sending a surge of sympathetic voters to the polls in November to vote Democratic. In Minnesota and elsewhere across the Midwest, the question of what to do about the right-to-work issue is pitting Republican against Republican, straining relationships among longtime allies and weighing cherished ideals against political tactics. “We wait and we wait and we wait, and then if we get the opportunity and we fail to take it, then the issue is done,” said Michelle Benson, a frustrated Republican state senator from suburban Minneapolis who sounded off after House and Senate leaders’ recently decided not to move on the issue. The passage of a rightto-work measure in Indiana this year emboldened supporters in Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri to try to carry the initiative across across the Rust Belt. But many GOP leaders were instead more impressed by the furor that the unions kicked up in defeat. Throngs of protestors mobbed the state capitol Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. in Indianapolis and Democratic lawmakers periodically disrupted the legislative session with boycotts. Huge demonstrations also came after Wisconsin Republicans stripped public employees of collective bargaining rights last year. “Whether you agree with right to work or not, you’ve got to agree there’ll be millions of dollars coming in from other states, and thousands of people,” said Minnesota state Rep. Tony Cornish, a Republican who opposes trying to pass a bill. “Buses emptying out, banners, people camping.” The Minnesota proposal had one committee hearing last month — provoking a labor protest and AFLCIO sponsored TV ads. Although union membership has declined nationally in recent decades, organized labor remains a political force in Minnesota, with the AFL-CIO boasting about 300,000 members. A big Democratic turnout this November could make it more difficult for Minnesota’s GOP to defend the more than 30 state House and Senate seats they seized from Democrats in the 2010 election. But some conservatives respond with another question: If not now, when? Republicans hold more legislative sway in the Midwest than they have in years as a result of that 2010 landslide. Their ability to pass right to work might never be greater, especially if they lose seats this November. The GOP’s tea party flank also tends to favor action. Last weekend, Benson triumphed in a party endorsement battle with fellow Republican Sen. Mike Jungbauer, a right to work skeptic. For many conservatives, it’s a deeply felt goal. When Steve Drazkowski began serving in the Minnesota House in 2007, Democrats had controlled at least one chamber of the Legislature for a full generation. “Four decades, right there,” in which they couldn’t achieve their policy goals, Drazkowski said. After Republicans finally won control in 2010, he put right-to-work state at the top of his to-do list. His measure, which would preclude unions from collecting dues from workers in union shops who did not want to be union members, would make Minnesota a more attractive place for people to work and businesses to locate, he said. Opponents argue that workers who benefit from the better wages and workplace conditions that unions negotiate should share the costs. The Minnesota measure would actually be a constitutional amendment that would go before voters — a necessity to get around a certain veto from Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. But now it is moot. GOP leaders also fear the political consequences of right-to-work in Ohio and Wisconsin, where the presidential race could be close and where Republicans will also be defending legislative majorities. In Wisconsin, where GOP Gov. Scott Walker faces a recall election in June as the result of last year’s anti-union legislation, Republicans did nothing with right to work this year. In Ohio, a coalition that includes some tea party groups is collecting signatures to get a right-to-work amendment on the statewide ballot but Republican Gov. John Kasich has publically dismissed the effort. In Michigan, Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger has been leaning toward supporting a right to work measure, but Republican Gov. Rick Snyder has said he wants no part of it. “Right-to-work is such a divisive issue,” said Amber McCann, a spokeswoman for GOP Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, who has said he would consider Senate passage unlikely. The Daily Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 111 Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio Phone (740) 992-2156 Fax (740) 992-2157 www.mydailysentinel.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Tuesday, April 10, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 www.mydailysentinel.com Women’s Conference returns to Meigs County Saturday Nathan Jeffers/photo Pictured are several coaches and players for the Mason County Little League accepting the equipment and monetary donation from Mark Porter and Jesse Kimes. Play ball! Mason County Little League receives equipment donation Nathan Jeffers njeffers@heartlandpublications.com MASON COUNTY — Take me out to the ball game. An American pastime, baseball games are sure to be a favorite among the kids and the kids at heart for years to come. Mark Porter and Jesse Kimes of Mark Porter Chevrolet of Pomeroy, Ohio is working to make sure this stays true for the children of Mason County, by partnering with the Chevrolet Youth Baseball program and the Mason County Little League. On Wednesday evening, Porter and Kimes met up with several Mason County Little League coaches and players to present them with 10 new equipment kits complete with equipment bags, baseball buckets, whiffle balls, a hitting net, batting tees, Chevrolet Youth Baseball T-shirts, and a $500 donation. “Youth baseball provides positive and productive life lessons for young people across America, and the Chevrolet Youth Baseball program is an extension of Chevrolet’s commitment to baseball, community and families,” Kimes said. “Mark Porter Chevrolet is bringing that same dedication to youth baseball.” Currently in its seventh year, the Chevrolet Youth Baseball program has helped raise more than $13 million for baseball teams, and around 1,600 Chevrolet dealers are participating. The program, which began on March 1 and will continue until July 15, also features youth clinics featuring former MLB/MiLB players and coaches and instructors from Ripken Baseball. In addition to the equipment donations, Mason County teams will also have another opportunity to raise even more money for their league. Baseball players will be given fundraiser tickets to sell, and the leagues will get to keep all of the proceeds from this event. According to a press release, at the end of the fundraiser, five winners - one from each region of the program - will win a Chevrolet Equinox or Chevrolet Cruze vehicle of their choice. There will also be several other prizes like televisions and Blu-Ray players. For more information about Chevrolet Youth Baseball, visit www.youthsportswired.com. TUPPERS PLAINS — late Cake,” Schneider’s first Tickets are selling fast to e-book, is available free onDaily Hope Ministries’ fifth line at her web site. Her latannual interdenominational est book, “Sticks and Stones “Got Hope?” Women’s ConMay Break My Bones But ference, scheduled for this Words Can Kill My Spirit,” Saturday, April 14, from 8 was e-published in 2011 and a.m. until 4 p.m. at Bethel is available in paperback or Worship Center. Daily Kindle editions at www.amaHope’s four past women’s zon.com. conferences held 2008-2011 Tickets to the “Got Hope?” were near-sellouts, and Women’s Conference are $20 conference organizers are for adults and $10 for girls urging interested women 12-17, and include breakfast and teen girls to call (740) Joyce Schneider snacks, lunch and a bag full 667-6793 now for tickets to of “goodies”; due to popularthe event, which features this year special ity of the event, those interested are encourguest speaker and popular author Joyce aged to get their tickets as soon as possible. Schneider. They are available at Bethel Worship Center Schneider, who has written five hot- and Reflections Beauty Salon in Tuppers selling books of encouragement for women Plains, and Francis Florist in Pomeroy. The (all of which are five-star rated on ama- event begins at 8 a.m. with a light breakzon.com), is a wife and mother who uses fast, fellowship and shopping, followed by her past hurtful real-life experiences with the conference at 9 a.m. It is open to area drugs, sex, alcohol and abortion to minister teen girls and women of all ages and will hope and healing through her faith in Christ feature anointed praise and worship, the (see www.alifedecision.org). She has a pas- Hope Drama Team, door prizes, comedy sion for helping hurting women, especially skits, a unique prayer room and a mini-mall, those suffering from past abortions, miscar- in addition to the special ministry of Joyce riages or stillborn births, and understands Schneider. Child care will not be available the hurt left inside from these traumatic at the conference. For more information events. Schneider is an active and sought call the church at (740) 667-6793, or visit out speaker living in Naples, Florida with www.bethelwc.org or the “Daily Hope for her husband and sons. “Chili and Choco- Women” Facebook page online. O’Bleness offers help to cancer patients ATHENS — In partnership with the O’Bleness Health System, the American Cancer Society offers a program to help women who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer. The American Cancer Society’s “Look Good … Feel Better” session is being held tonight (Tuesday) from 5-7 p.m. in the Cornwell Center, which is located in the west end of O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. The program is a free national program. Trained, volunteer cosmetologists teach beauty techniques to women cancer patients to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment and to help improve their self-image. The women learn how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Free cosmetic kits are provided at the group sessions. Women also learn ways to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves and other accessories. To register for this free class call your American Cancer Society at 1-800227-2345 or 740-592-9481. cords of firewood, which is defined as any dead and down woody material on National Forest land. Individuals must bring their own chainsaw in order to cut firewood to size. The mission of the U.S. Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. Recreational activities on our lands contribute $14.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Firewood collection opportunity in Wayne National Forest lection times are Friday, April 13 from 2 to 6 p.m, and on Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Wayne National Forest firewood permits will be available for purchase during collection times at a cost of $20. Permits can also be purchased in advance at any Wayne National Forest office. Individuals must provide a valid state-issued I.D. in order to receive a permit. A permit allows each individual to collect up to 2.5 60305896 ATHENS – The Wayne National Forest, Athens District, is providing a firewood collection opportunity at Leith Run Campground, located north of Newport, on Ohio 7. Scheduled firewood col- Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com �The Daily Sentinel TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 Sports mdssports@heartlandpublications.com Raiders end skid, sweep Waterford Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com WATERFORD, Ohio — After starting the season with eight straight losses, the River Valley baseball team picked up its first two victories of the season after posting wins of 15-4 and 20-0 over host Waterford Saturday in a non-conference doubleheader in Washington County. The Raiders (2-8) produced a combined 31 hits in the twinbill while limiting the Wildcats to just nine safeties, and the guests also committed half as many errors (4) as Waterford’s tally of eight through two games. RVHS also never trailed in either contest. After a scoreless first in Game 1, the Raiders sent 11 batters to the plate in the top of the second — which resulted in an early 8-0 advantage. Chris Clemente had the highlight of the inning after belting a grand slam, which turned a 3-0 edge into a comfortable 7-0 cushion. RVHS followed with three more runs in the third for an 11-0 lead, but WHS countered with two runs to pull within nine after three complete. The Raiders tacked on four more scores in the fourth for a 15-2 advantage, but Waterford answered with two scores to cut the deficit down to 15-4 through four full frames. Neither team scored the rest of the way, giving River Valley its first win of the season. RVHS outhit the hosts by a 14-8 margin and both teams committed four errors in the contest. Austen Davies was the winning pitcher of record, while Kelley took the loss for the hosts. Dan Goodrich and Zach Crow both led River Valley with three hits apiece, followed by Nick Jeffers and Trey Farley with two safeties each. Clemente, Trey Noble, Joseph Loyd and Scott Ray also added a hit apiece to the winning cause. Clemente had four RBIs for the victors, while Crow scored three runs in the decision. Timmy Kemper was the big story of Game 2, as the freshman hurler limited the Wildcats to one hit and no runs over five innings. The Raiders also produced 17 hits and sent 10-or-more hitters to the plate in two of the five frames, which allowed the guests to score at least one run in each of their five at-bats. RVHS led 3-0 after one inning of play, then plated four scores in the second for a 7-0 advantage. The guests followed by sending 10 and 12 batters to the plate over the next two frames, which led to six runs apiece for a comfortable 19-0 cushion through four complete. The Raiders added an insurance run in the fifth to conclude the 20-run decision by mercy rule. Noble paced the guests with four hits, followed by Farley, Kemper and Cole Bostic with two safeties apiece. Jeffers, Goodrich, Clemente, Crow, Davies, Cody Lee and Tyler Cline also had a hit each for the victors. Noble drove in four RBIs and also scored four times to lead the guests. Watson wins Masters playoff over Oosthuizen AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The rarest shot in golf can happen any time Bubba Watson has a golf club in hands. Watson was so deep in the woods late Sunday afternoon that he couldn’t even see where he was going. With his golf ball nestled on a bed of pine needles, he hit a gap wedge that shot out toward the fairway and hooked some 40 yards and onto the elevated green. Nothing less than the Masters was riding on the outcome. Nothing else would do except for a page right out of “Bubba golf.” And on a thrill-a-minute Sunday at Augusta National, where Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa made only the fourth double eagle in the 76-year history of this major, it made Watson a Masters champion. “I’ve never had a dream go this far, so I can’t really say it’s a dream come true,” Watson said. “I don’t even know what happened on the back nine. … Nervous on every shot, every putt. Went into a playoff. I got in these trees and hit a crazy shot that I saw in my head, and somehow I’m here talking to you with a green jacket on.” His amazing shot in the playoff settled 10 feet from the hole, setting up a simple par for the win. Lost in all the commotion was Oosthuizen making what is commonly called the rarest shot in golf — an albatross — when his 4-iron from 253 yards on the par-5 second hole landed on the front of the green, took the slope and rolled some 90 feet into the cup for a 2. Oosthuizen had never made a double eagle in his life. His Masters ended by watching a shot he didn’t know existed. After hitting short of the 10th green in the playoff, he was in the fairway and could only see a trail of fans leadSee WATSON ‌| 6 Point Pleasant’s Marquez Griffin, right, prepares to hand the baton to teammate Chase Walton, left, during the final exchange in the 4x200m relay event at Gallipolis Rotary Relays held Thursday in Centenary, Ohio. Blue Angels, Warriors win Gallipolis Rotary Relays Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT photo Bubba Watson smiles as he is presented with his green jacket after winning the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, Sunday. OVP Sports Schedule Tuesday, April 10 Baseball Gallia Academy at River Valley, 5 p.m. Scott at Point Pleasant, 5 p.m. Softball Gallia Academy at River Valley, 5 p.m. Oak Hill at South Gallia, 5 p.m. Chas. Catholic at Wahama, 6 p.m. Meigs at Southern, 5 p.m. Track and Field Gallia County Tri at Gallia Academy, 4 p.m. Meigs at Jackson, 4:30 p.m. Boys Tennis St. Marys at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. Girls Tennis St. Marys at Point Pleasant, 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 Baseball Warren at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. Belpre at South Gallia, 5 p.m. Wahama at Trimble, 5 p.m. Waterford at Eastern, 5 p.m. Miller at Southern, 5 p.m. Softball Warren at Gallia Academy, 5 p.m. Belpre at South Gallia, 5 p.m. Point Pleasant at Winfield, 5:30 p.m. Wahama at Trimble, 5 p.m. Waterford at Eastern, 5 p.m. Miller at Southern, 5 p.m. Boys Tennis Chillicothe at Gallia Academy, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 Baseball Buffalo at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Hannan at Wahama, 5 p.m. Meigs at Wellston, 5 p.m. Softball Point Pleasant at Chapmanville, 5:30 p.m. Wahama at Hunt. St. Joe, 6 p.m. Eastern at Belpre, 5 p.m. Meigs at Wellston, 5 p.m. Track and Field South Gallia at Coal Grove Inv, TBA Southern at Waterford, 4:30 p.m. Boys Tennis Point Pleasant at Huntington St. Joe, 4:30 p.m. Girls Tennis Point Pleasant at Huntington St. Joe, 4:30 p.m. CENTENARY, Ohio — The Gallia Academy girls and Warren boys came away with top honors Thursday during the 2012 Gallipolis Rotary Relays held at the Bob Eastman Athletic Complex on the campus of Gallia Academy High School in Gallia County. Both the Blue Angels and Warriors showed their depth during the 14-event competitions, although each program went about winning its own team crown in different fashions. The Blue Angels scored 80 points and claimed a girlsbest six event titles, while the Warriors netted just three event championships en route to 72 points and the boys trophy. GAHS landed victories in the 4x100m, 4x200m and 4x400 relays, as well as the distance medley, long jump relay and shot put relay. Junior Hannah Watts also came away as the top point scorer in the girls division. Those half-dozen wins — along with strong show- ings in eight other events — allowed the Blue Angels to claim an eight-point victory over runner-up Warren (72). Fairland was third with 40 points, while Point Pleasant (38) and River Valley (30) rounded out the top-five spots. The Lady Knights won two event titles in the 800 sprint medley and the 4x100m shuttle hurdles relay, while the Lady Raiders captured one crown in the trimple jump relay. Warren claimed victories in the high jump, pole vault and discus relays, while Fairland won the 4x800m and 4x1600m relay events. The Big Blacks won half of the 14 events held, but only managed to finish third in the boys competition. The eventual-champion Warriors — who won only three titles — edged out GAHS (70) by two points, followed by PPHS with 60 points. Fairland (54) and River Valley (18) rounded out the top-five positions. Point Pleasant won the 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, shot put and discus relays, as well as the 800 sprint River Valley’s Riley Hollingsworth takes off with the baton during the final leg of the 4x200m event Thursday at the Gallipolis Rotary Relays in Centenary, Ohio. medley and the 4x110m shuttle hurdles event. The Big Blacks also managed just four of their 60 team points in the other seven See BLUE ‌| 6 Blue Devils sweep Valley, win 5th straight Bryan Walters bwalters@mydailytribune.com LUCASVILLE, Ohio — After starting the season two losses, the Gallia Academy baseball team has now won five straight games and eight of its last nine decisions following a sweep of host Lucasville Valley Saturday in a non-conference doubleheader in Scioto County. The Blue Devils (10-3) rallied back from a 5-2 deficit to claim a 13-6 victory in the opener, then scored twice in the top of the seventh to notch a 7-6 decision in the nightcap. The guests outhit the Indians (6-4) by a combined 18-17 margin in the twinbill, and the hosts also committed two errors in the opener while GAHS had just one miscue in the finale. Gallia Academy led 2-0 after a half inning of Game 1, but the hosts responded with five runs in the second to secure a 5-2 edge through two com- plete. GAHS answered with three runs in the third, fourth and fifth frames for an 11-5 edge, but Valley countered with a run in the fifth for a five-run deficit through five complete. The Blue Devils — who outhit LVHS by an 11-10 clip — tacked on two insurance runs in the sixth to wrap up the 13-6 decision. Brandon Taylor was the winning pitcher of record, while Nate Arnett took the loss for the Indians. Justin Bailey and Jimmy Clagg led the guests with three hits apiece, followed by John Faro with two safeties. Ty Warnimont, Bobby Dunlap and Zach Thomas also added a hit apiece to the winning cause. Clagg drove in four RBIs and Bailey scored three times to pace GAHS. C.J. Burk and Will Howard both had two hits for Valley, and both Rowe and Keller drove in two runs. The Blue Devils jumped out to a 5-0 advantage through four frames of the finale, but the Indians countered with a run in the fifth and five runs in the sixth to take a 6-5 cushion into the seventh frame. GAHS tacked on a pair of scores in the seventh for a 7-6 edge, then held on to wrap up the come-frombehind triumph. Bobby Dunlap was the winning pitcher of record, while Ethan Clark-Holbrook took the loss for the hosts. Both teams managed seven hits in Game 2. Faro paced the guests with three hits, followed by Warnimont, Dunlap, Taylor and Kyle Saunders with a safety each. Faro — who was a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate Saturday — drove in three runs and scored twice in the nightcap. Arnett led Valley with two hits, two runs scored and also drove in two RBIs. Gallia Academy also defeated Portsmouth Friday by a 17-1 count in SEOAL play. No details of that contest were available at press time. Sports writer Cody Leist of the Portsmouth Daily Times in Portsmouth, Ohio contributed to this report. �Tuesday, April 10, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 7 www.mydailysentinel.com Southern sweeps Lady Knights fare well at Jeeps in twinbill Chapmanville tourney Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com RACINE, Ohio — After getting no hits in the first game the Jeeps improved slightly in the second but failed to overcome the Tornadoes. The Southern baseball team won both games of the doubleheader at Star Mill Park Saturday in five innings each. The opening game 13-0 and the latter 11-1. South Webster loading the bases with the first three batters in the top of the first inning via two walks and one hit batter but the Tornadoes’ Adam Pape sent down the next three batters on strikes to escape unscathed. Southern (11-0) sent 11 batters to the plate in the bottom half of the first en route to six runs. A pair of Jeeps reached base in the second on a base on balls and a fielder’s choice but again failed to produce anything from it. SWHS failed to reach base after the second inning. SHS added three more runs in the bottom of the second inning to push the lead too 9-0. Three Tornadoes came around to score in the third inning and one more scored in the fourth to push the lead to 13-0. South Webster failed to answer and SHS claimed the 13-0 mercy rule victory. Adam Pape earned the victory after pitching five no-hit scoreless inning while walking three and striking out nine. The Jeeps’ Salsbury was credited with the loss after pitching four innings and giving up 13 runs on 14 hits and four walks. Salsbury struck out four batters. Southern’s offensive attack was led by Danny Ramthun as he scored three runs and had two hits. Hunter Johnson, Ethan Martin, Adam Pape, and Trenton Deem each had two hits as well. Trenton Cook, Dustin Custer, and Chandler Drummer each had one hit in the contest. In game two the Jeeps wasted little time getting into the hit and run columns they were left out of in game one, as they scored one run on one hit in the top of the first. Southern answered with four runs in the bottom of the first inning to take 4-1 lead. South Webster advanced a runner to third base in the bottom of the second but could not bring him in to score while Southern added two more runs in the bottom of the second. The Tornadoes manufactured another run in the third and led 8-1. With four hits in the fourth SHS scored twice and led 10-1. Southern opened the fifth inning with two straight hits to bring a run home and enforce the mecry rule. Dustin Custer earned the victory for the Tornadoes after pitching five innings and giving up one run on six hits and two walks. Custer struck out four batters. South Webster’s Swords was credited with the loss after giving up 11 runs on 13 hits and a walk. The SHS offense was led by Andrew Roseberry who had three hits including two triples. Adam Pape also had three hits while Hunter Johnson finished with with two hits. Ethan Martin, Danny Ramthun, Trenton Deem, Chandler Drummer, and Marcus Hill each had one hit for the Tornadoes. Danny Ramthun scored three runs to pace Southern. The Jeeps were led by Salsbury with two hits in the contest. Southern returns to action Wednesday when the host Miller at 5 p.m. on the 10th green, shoulders heaving and face contorted, for so many reasons. Just two weeks ago, he and his wife adopted a baby boy, Caleb. The first person on the green was his mother — his father died right after the Ryder Cup in 2010. He held her tight and cried some more. As incredible as it all seemed, Gerry “Bubba” Watson, Jr., the powerful lefty with a million shots at his disposal, was a major champion. “I never got this far in my dreams,” Watson said in Butler cabin, where defending champion Charl Schwartzel helped him into the green jacket. “It’s a blessing. To go home to my new son, it’s going to be fun.” Oosthuizen was trying to join Gene Sarazen in the 1935 Masters as the only major champions to win with a double eagle in the final round. The former British Open champion made one clutch putt after another on the back nine, none more important than a 4-footer on the 18th for a 69 to force the playoff. Both had a good look at birdie at No. 18 on the first extra hole and missed. Watson, dressed all in white and using a pink driver, hooked his tee shot on the 10th into the trees, and it appeared he would have no shot at reaching the green. Walking down the fairway toward an uncertain lie, he and caddie Ted Scott recalled their credo — “If I have a swing, I’ve got a shot.” Kuchar made a late run, but this back nine — plus two extra holes — ultimately belonged to Watson and Oosthuizen. And when it was over, austere Augusta National had a guy named “Bubba” in a green jacket. Watson From Page 5 ing into the woods. “I had no idea where he was,” Oosthuizen said. “Where I stood from, when the ball came out, it looked like a curve ball. Unbelievable shot. That shot he hit definitely won him the tournament.” Watson, who made four straight birdies on the back nine and closed with a 4-under 68, made it all sound so simple. Maybe it’s because he has hit so many shots like that before. Maybe it’s because he is one of the few players who doesn’t have a swing coach, and never has. “Hooked it about 40 yards, hit about 15 feet off the ground until it got under the tree and then started rising,” Watson said. “Pretty easy.” The hard part was holding back tears. He was blubbering hard Blue From Page 5 events. Junior Marquez Griffin was also the top point scorer in the boys competition. The Blue Devils captured two crowns in the long jump Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant softball team won two games Saturday at Chapmanville the first an 11-1 victory over Lincoln County and the second an 6-1 victory over Man. The Lady Knights (10-5) opened the first game with five runs in the top of the first inning. Point Pleasant added five more runs in the top of the second and led 10-0. Lincoln County broke onto the scoreboard in the bottom of the second with a run to cut the PPHS lead to nine. Point Pleasant added a run in the top of the fifth and held LCHS scoreless in the bottom half to enforce the mercy rule and take the 11-1 victory. Kaci Riffle earned the victory for the Lady Knights after pitching four innings and giving up one run, unearned, while walking two. Kristen Riegal pitched one inning in relief and gave up no runs. Lincoln County’s McKay was credited with the loss after pitching two innings and giving up 10 runs on six hits and two walks. Megan Davis led the way for the PPHS offense with three hits and a run batted in. Regan Cottrill, Josie Fisher Kaci Riffle, Sara Hussell, and Breanna Shobe had two hits in the contest while Kaitlin Liptrap and Ajay Adkins had one hit. Hussell led the way with five RBI while Adkins had three RBI. In the second contest PPHS took the 1-0 lead after scoring in the top of the second. Man (3-4) answered back with a run in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game at one run apiece. Point Pleasant scored three runs in the fifth and added two more in the sixth to take the 6-1 victory. Kaci Riffle earned the win after giving up one run, unearned, on four hits and one walk in seven innings of work. Riffle struck out eight batters in the contest. Man’s Tomblin was credited with the loss after surrendering six runs on eight hits and two walks. Regan Cottrill led the PPHS bats with two hits and two RBI, followed by Brooke Fisher, Ajay Adkins, Kaci Riffle, Breanna Shobe, and Kaitlin Liptrap with on hit apiece. The Lady Knight return to action Wednesday at Winfield at 5:30 p.m. Lady Raiders fall to Waterford Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com WATERFORD, Ohio — The River Valley softball team fell to Waterford in both games of a twinbill Saturday in Washington County, the first game 4-0, and the second game 12-9. In the opening game Waterford (6-3) broke through with a run in the first inning and added three more in the bottom of the third. The Lady Raiders (08) failed to answer and WHS emerged victorious 4-0. Waterford’s Lora Hill was the winning pitcher while Noel Mershon was credited with the loss. Mershon struck out seven batters. Chelsea Copley and Ashley Cheesebrew led River Valley with two hits apiece while Noel Mershon and Ciara Layne finished with one hit. Mershon had a triple and Cheesebrew had a double. The Lady Cat’s Nelson led the way with three hits for WHS in the contest. In the second game River Valley wasted no time getting on the board with two runs in the top of the first. Waterford answered back with six runs in the bottom of the first to take the lead. The Lady Raiders broke through again in the top of the third inning with one run to cut the WHS lead to 6-3. The Lady Cats expanded their lead in the bottom of the fourth with two runs. RVHS put a rally together in the top of the fifth and scored six runs to take the 9-8 lead. 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EOE: M/F/D/V �Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Tuesday , april 10, 2012 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS www.mydailysentinel.com ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Mort Walker 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, April 10, 2012: This year you will want to strengthen your communication, as you might experience a difficulty in being heard. Others are often preoccupied. Updating your style and learning a tip or two can never hurt. Others will be receptive to you. If you are single, you go after an exotic type. You crave learning, understanding different cultures and bridging barriers. If you are attached, you could become an armchair traveler. Your significant other will become more and more interested in your mental process. SAGITTARIUS makes you laugh and helps you see the big picture. 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 Rethink your stance with a community- or work-related matter. You might see a situation as one that takes away from your power base. Stop. The only power you have is over yourself. Now take another look at the situation. Has it changed? Tonight: Let your imagination decide. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Success follows individual conversations, when others grasp what you are thinking. You could be overwhelmed by what is dropped on your plate. Ask others why they think you should honor their requests. Be flattered that you are so desirable and/or needed. Tonight: Dinner for two. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Others often test your patience and flood you with their ideas. It will serve you to listen well right now, as someone drops a nugget of wisdom that could impact you and your choices. Tonight: Go with the moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Someone who is a key player in your actions and thoughts could do a total reversal out of the blue. As a result, you might need to take on more responsibility than you want. Tonight: Off to the gym. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Your sense of humor kicks in when you need it. A change involving your schedule and daily life could be frustrating. You still are committed to follow that path. Your playful manner allows you to go in a new direction. Tonight: Fun and playful. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH A loved one or potential new love could be turning your life upside down. Clearly you have no choice, at least in your mind. A key person could make a decision that you feel is yours. You might not even have a chance to verbalize what you are thinking. Tonight: At home. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You could be profoundly thrown off by events. Fighting city hall could be futile. Adjust to a present situation, and look to more positive interactions. A good friend or partner eases your path. Express your gratitude. Tonight: Chat the night away. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Your words easily could be misunderstood and vice versa. Rather than taking a comment personally, give the situation some space. You might discover that the other party meant something totally different than you thought. Tonight: Buy that item you have been eyeing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You are strong and full of energy. Know that you can deal with what comes down your path; expect a surprise or two. A sense of understanding occurs between you and someone else. Tonight: Download music or go somewhere you can enjoy the tunes. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You finally decide to take action. You believe you need a change. What you are responding to is an inner transformation, and you want your outside world to reflect that change. You are more in tune with yourself and also those around you. Tonight: Be easy on yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Zero in on what is going on with a friend. You might be more concerned than you need to be. Loosen up and work with this person without revealing all the potential negatives you see. Tonight: Not alone. Anything else works. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Stay on top of a situation at work or within your family circle. You can no longer put a matter on the back burner if you want a certain outcome. Loosen up with a friend who seems very erratic at the moment. Tonight: A must appearance. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Tuesday, April 10, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 www.mydailysentinel.com Compiled by Charlie Miller. Follow Charlie on Twitter @AthlonCharlie or email him at Charlie.Miller@AthlonSports.com MIGUEL CABRERA, DETROIT The Tigers provided a good look at what their offense can be this season. Cabrera, one of the top hitters in the game, hit .455 with a 1.806 OPS and led the AL with eight RBIs. JEREMY HELLICKSON, TAMPA BAY The young Rays hurler upstaged his fellow starters James Shields and David Price by throwing 8.2 shutout innings with just three hits and four walks as the Rays swept the division rival Yankees. MATT KEMP, LOS ANGELES The NL MVP runner-up picked up where he left off last season. The Dodgers took three of four from the Padres as Kemp hit .412 with a 1.212 OPS and led the National League with six runs and tied for the lead with teammate Andre Ethier with eight RBIs. ROY HALLADAY, PHILADELPHIA The Phillies’ ace took a step toward the NL Cy Young award with eight innings of shutout ball against the Pirates on Opening Day. Halladay didn’t walk a batter and struck out five as the Bucs managed just two singles off him. ANTHONY RENDON, WASHINGTON The No. 6 overall pick in the 2011 draft is off to a hot start to his professional career. Rendon is 2-4 with a double, triple and two walks in his first two games at Single-A Potomac. The third baseman out of Rice is expected to move quickly through the Nationals’ system, but will switch positions at some point. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman has become the face of the franchise and is signed through 2019 with a team option for 2020. NOLAN ARENADO, COLORADO The 21-year-old Newport Beach, Calif., native has hit well at three minor leauge levels prior to 2012, and this season has eight hits in his first four games at Double-A Tulsa. He has spent his entire career at third base, which is where the Rockies could use some help. The organization believes he could progress through the system very quickly, possibly making his major league debut this summer. Miguel Cabrera Athlon Sports Rangers Josh Hamilton appears motivated to have a big season. Tigers Tigers bash Red Sox in opening sweep. Phillies Roy Halladay is as good as ever. Yankees Panic in New York after 0-3 start? Nah. Cardinals Albert who? Redbirds hit their way to three quick wins. Rays This time last season the Rays were 0-3. Angels Need to find at-bats for Mark Trumbo. Diamondbacks Overcame six-run deficit to sweep rival Giants. Giants Knocked to the mat in first round vs. D’backs. Red Sox Bobby V winless in Boston after first series. Nationals Adam LaRoche’s good health is great news for Nats. Blue Jays J.P. Arencibia comes up big for Jays. Braves Dominated by Mets. Marlins Opened new ballpark with a whimper. Dodgers Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier dynamic duo once again. Brewers Didn’t get revenge on St. Louis for NLCS. Reds Locking Joey Votto up long term is a huge boost. Indians Took Jays to extras twice before winning one. Rockies Michael Cuddyer happy in Colorado. Mariners Ichiro seems suited to hitting third. Pirates Stingy pitching in series vs. Philadelphia. Royals Eric Hosmer is truly a budding star. Cubs Homerless in first series, but had two triples and four steals. Orioles Jason Hammel latest shooting star for Baltimore. Mets Three wins, three saves for Francisco. Twins Listlessness continues. Padres Held Dodgers to .216 avg., but hit only .188 in first series. A’s Yoenis Cespedes showing off power early. White Sox Will be a long season for new manager Robin Ventura. Astros Houston starts planning for AL West already. Justin Verlander The Pro Cooperstown Low available at select Astros, Mets Celebrate 50 Years The New York Mets and Houston Astros are celebrating their 50th anniversaries as members of the National League. Both teams joined the senior circuit in 1962 in the days when rules did not favor expansion teams at all. There was no free agency, so expansion teams were built from the ground up. It wasn’t until 1965 that MLB held its first draft, so building teams from scratch in the 1960s was a slow process. The New York Mets lost their first nine games in 1962, and that truly was a sign of things to come. The team lost 120 games that season, but that was only because two rainouts were not made up. The team won just 40. But somehow manager Casey Stengel made it all seem okay. Over the next six seasons, the Mets would finish 10th in the NL four more times, climbing up to ninth twice. Then the magic started. The 1969 Mets, led by a terrific starting staff that included Tom Seaver, took the baseball world by storm to the tune of 100 wins and shocked the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in the World Series (just nine months after the Jets shocked the Colts). The Mets have reached the postseason seven times and won two World Series, falling short in the NLCS three times and losing in the World Series twice. The Astros’ path has not been as rocky. Houston, which began as the Colt .45s before taking the name Astros in 1965, has never been as bad as the Mets were at their lowest, but never reached the heights of the Mets either. It wasn’t until last season when the Astros lost 106 games, that they managed to lose 100. Houston has reached the playoffs nine times, but only once played in the World Series, losing to the White Sox in 2005. The Astros haven’t shied away from April 11, 1959 Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit the second Opening Day home run of his career, becoming the only pitcher with two. His teammates did nothing to help as the Dodgers lost to the Cubs 6-1. APRIL 11, 1961 The Los Angeles Angels won for the first time in their history, 7-2, at Baltimore as Ted Kluszewski blasted two home runs. APRIL 13, 1987 The Padres pounced on Giants starter Roger Mason as the first three hitters of the game went deep. Marvell Wynne, Tony Gwynn and John Kruk each homered off Mason. San Diego cleanup hitter Steve Garvey followed with a flyout to center. 7 0-3 13 2 Biggio: Athlon Sports; Stengel: Diamond Images/Getty Images Craig Biggio (left) is the only player from the Astros or Mets with 3,000 hits. Along with Jeff Bagwell, he was the face of the franchise in Houston in the 1990s and 2000s. Manager Casey Stengel led the Mets in the early days and was a fan favorite, even while losing. being on the cutting edge with baseball and pushing the envelope. The Astros were the first team to call a dome home when the Astrodome opened in 1965. After an ill-fated attempt to grow grass, Astroturf was installed. Suddenly the all-purpose, artificial surface stadium fad was the rage. Then came the uniforms. As if the smoking gun on the jersey of the old Colt .45s weren’t enough, the Astros introduced the wild multi-colored horizontal striped uniforms in the 1970s. Fortunately the ’70s ended, and the Astros returned to more appealing attire. Both teams are likely to finish 2012 in the same place in the standings where they spent most of the 1960s. But I suppose it’s appropriate that the two teams celebrated their 25th anniversaries with the most exciting NLCS in history. Just a few highlights from the 1986 NLCS: Astro Mike Scott beat Doc Gooden 1-0 with a five-hit shutout in Game 1. The Mets hit .189 and slugged .264, and their 21 runs proved enough to win four of the six games. Lenny Dykstra hit a walkoff home run in the bottom of the ninth in Game 3 as Mets won 6-5. Mets won Game 5 2-1 in 12 innings after Nolan Ryan went nine innings for the Astros and Gooden 10 for the Mets. And in the mother of all playoff games, the Mets won Game 6, 7-6, in 16 innings. New York scored three times in the ninth to force extra innings, then both teams scored in the 14th before the Mets tallied three in the 16th and Houston could muster only two runs. The Mets used just four pitchers in the game. Reliever Jesse Orosco appeared in four games, garnering three wins for New York. Innings of no-hit ball that Jason Hammel of the Orioles threw in his first game with the team. It was the third Orioles’ game of the season, and the total surpassed the six-inning no-hitter that Chris Tillman had last season in the team’s second game of the season. Tillman was relieved with the no-hitter intact, while Hammel gave up a leadoff double to Justin Morneau to start the eighth. OPENING DAY NOTES The St. Louis Cardinals have had six different Opening Day shortstops in the past six years. Beginning with David Eckstein in 2007, the Redbirds have used Cesar Izturis, Khalil Greene, Brendan Ryan, Ryan Theriot and Rafael Furcal this season...Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies made his 15th Opening Day start, and is one of only two first basemen to open the season for the Rockies (Andres Galarraga was the other). Helton now has hit in 13 straight Opening Day games, the longest active streak...Can you name the last player to DH twice on Opening Day for the Orioles? If you said David Segui, give yourself a pat on the back. Segui was Baltimore’s DH in 2002 and ’04. Harold Baines (1994-95) was the last to make back-to-back appearances, giving the Orioles 16 Opening Day DHs in the last 17 years. Who was the last player before Derek Jeter to start at shortstop for the Yankees on Opening Day? Won-loss record for both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. This marks the first season since 1966 that both teams started the year with three losses. Of the last 48 teams to make the playoffs, only two — the 2007 Phillies and the 2011 Rays — started 0-3. Teams reliever Octavio Dotel has pitched for in his career. Dotel took the mound for Detroit last week making him the only player in history to suit up for 13 teams. He previously shared the record of 12 with Mike Morgan, Matt Stairs and Ron Villone. 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On Saturday, Couples was plus-4 through five holes, essentially ending his chances, although he rallied a bit in the middle of his round before finishing with a 3-over 75. And Moyer lasted just five innings, giving up four runs and taking a loss. Couples may never have another opportunity to play on the weekend at Augusta, but Moyer will start on Thursday for the Rockies against the Giants. MARATHON IN CLEVELAND Toronto and Cleveland set an Opening Day record by playing 16 innings last Thursday. Two days later, it took 12 innings to settle the score, giving both teams’ bullpens an early workout this season. Toronto’s 45-year-old Omar Vizquel, who will see significant action at second, short and third this season, officially played two positions on Opening Day, left field and first base. It was strange left field positioning, though. With one out and the bases loaded in the 12th, he replaced left fielder Eric Thames but was positioned as a fifth infielder. 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