https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/3fdab500e32a4cff510503db0ca72b91.pdf dc5ff68cac008d2ef404694c57d28c2a PDF Text Text Prep basketball playoffs, B1 PVH board names new leaders, A6 Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio 50 CENTS • Vol. 61, No. 35 Training course MIDDLEPORT — Spring Basic 36-hour firefighter class will organize at 6 p.m. on March 7 at Middleport Firehouse. New fire department personnel needing the basic training need to be at this organizational meeting if they intend to take the class. Registration for the hazardous materials training on March 12 in Racine must be made to the EMA by March 10 and may be sent by fax to 992-9582. Menʼs breakfast RACINE — Southern Charge United Methodist Church will hold its men’s breakfast at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Morning Star church. Business meeting POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Twin River Runners and Walkers Club will host an informational business meeting 7 p.m., Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Twin River Runners and Walkers also will meet for a group run/walk 2 p.m., Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church. For information, contact Nathan Fowler at 304593-1663 or e-mail twinriverrunners@yahoo.com. CPR training POMEROY — Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation and first aid training will be offered free of charge at the Mulberry Community Center on Saturday, March 12. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required by March 10. Contact Lenora Leifheit at 992-5836 or the Meigs Cooperative Parish, Tuesday through Friday at 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 992-9919. THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 Meth suspects to appear in court today BY BRIAN J. REED BREED@MDAILYSENTINEL.COM POMEROY — Four charged with drug counts from the raid of a suspected methamphetamine laboratory will appear in court today (Thursday) for their preliminary hearing. A fifth suspect remains at large. Prosecuting Attorney Colleen Williams said Mark Rathburn, 48, Cheshire, is still a fugitive, with a charge of ille- Page A5 • Marion J. Easterday • Marcellus Waid WEATHER gal possession of a chemical in the manufacture of drugs in the vicinity of a juvenile. Mary Shoemaker, also of Cheshire, faces the same charge. Sheriff Robert Beegle said Rathburn escaped from the second-floor window of one of the two homes involved in a search warrant executed last week. The homes are located on Ohio 7 near the Gallia County line. Also charged in the charges, they will be bound over to the grand jury. McDaniel and Boothe were released on their own recognizance. Wise and Shoemaker remain in jail on $25,000 bonds. Beegle said the arrests were the result of an ongoing investigation, but the search warrant was secured after receiving new information. He said all elements needed to manufacture meth were removed from at case were Alisha McDaniel, Middleport, Kenneth Wise, Cheshire, and Tina Boothe, Cheshire. They face drug abuse charges. Shoemaker, McDaniel, Wise and Boothe are to appear before Judge Steven L. Story Thursday morning. At their preliminary hearing, the state will present evidence and witnesses in order to prove probable cause. If Story determines there is probable cause for the THE SENSE OF SEUSS: ‘I will not eat them with a fox’ BY BETH SERGENT BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM POMEROY — Do you like green eggs and ham? This often asked question was posed to a group of students at New Horizon’s Preschool Wednesday morning. The students were celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss and his work, including “Green Eggs and Ham.” Most, though not all, enjoyed their green eggs and ham which New Horizon’s staff provided — including green milk to wash it down. All students were familiar with Seuss’ famous book “Green Eggs and Ham” and these central lessons in the book — knowing what you like, what you don’t like and not taking anyone else’s word when it comes to forming an opinion of the unknown. The students were asked what they knew they didn’t like and the following is a sample of answers: “Bad stuff on pizza.” “No pepperoni on pizza...it stings my throat.” “Spiders” “My cousin.” “I don’t like my dog because she’s a girl and I wanted a boy dog.” “Mashed potatoes.” “My sister being sick.” “Cat scratches.” The students were equally unequivocal on what they liked such as: “All the toys from ‘Toy Story.’” “Me and mom and Max (my dog) going to the park.” “My cousin’s house.” “Stuffed animals.” “Sardines.” Yes, sardines actually made the “things I like” list, at least for one little girl which goes to show the diversity in us all and the ability to know what we like and don’t like at a very young age. Learning to not take other people’s word for what’s right or wrong for us, in terms of our likes and dislikes, comes with each new experience — like giving green eggs and ham a chance. The students interviewed for this story were Claire Howard, Audrey Smith, Josie Durst, EJ Anderson, Griffin Cleland, Lexie Bolin, Madeline Balch, Hannah Burton, Lauren Thornson, Quinnie Sargent, Quentin Lewis, Dillon Howard, Andrea Mahr, Taylor Bartrum, Braylon Harrison. BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM POMEROY — The Ohio River continued to swell out of its banks in Meigs, Gallia and Mason County, W.Va., on Wednesday with predicted crests just below flood stage. For nearly a week now, the Ohio River has unpredictably risen and receded along local river banks. On Wednesday afternoon in Racine, the National Weather Service in Charleston, W.Va., reported the Ohio River was at 39.18 feet with a crest prediction of 39.4 for later Wednesday night. Flood stage in Racine is 41 feet. In Pomeroy, the NWS reported the Ohio River was at 42 feet with a crest prediction of 42.84 feet for Wednesday night. Flood stage in Pomeroy is 46 feet. Further south, the Ohio River was at 38.6 feet on Wednesday afternoon in Point Pleasant, W.Va., with the NWS predicting High: 54 Low: 38 INDEX 2 SECTIONS — 12 PAGES Classifieds B4 Comics B5 Editorials A4 Sports B Section © 2011 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. HOEFLICH@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM REEDSVILLE — “Well....is a word we hear continually,” said Mary Anne Moore RN BSN as she discussed the active wellness program taking place in the Eastern Local School District.” The school nurse credited the student body for taking a leadershIp role in health promotion in the district. “We are so proud of ‘Wellness in the Workplace’ and the student, staff, administra- tion, board of education and community involvement in seeing that it works,” she said. “Well is a word used in the news and in conversations but there is no real definition of wellness that seems to be accepted,” she continued. There is a set of general characteristics for good attempts at wellness and that is what our student body is aiming at.” Moore talked about the monthly program ”Staff Health Challenge…. resolve/result.” This challenge, she said, involves Commissioners in midst of financial crunch BY BRIAN J. REED Beth Sergent/photo Students at New Horizons Preschool located in the Mulberry Community Center celebrate Dr. Suessʼ birthday with special hats and green eggs and ham for breakfast. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Claire Howard, Audrey Smith, Josie Durst, E.J. Anderson, Griffin Cleland, (second row, from left) Lexie Bolin, Madeline Balch, Hannah Burton, Lauren Thornson, (third row, from left) Quinnie Sargent, Quentin Lewis, Dillon Howard, Andrea Mahr, Taylor Bartrum, Braylon Harrison. Beth Sergent/photo Okay, so green eggs and ham isnʼt for everyone — just ask Audrey Smith (pictured) from New Horizons Preschool. However, Smith and her classmates are a fan of the book of the same name. the river to crest at 39.9 feet early Thursday morning, just missing flood stage in Point Pleasant which is 40 feet. The Ohio River was at 43.5 feet at the R.C. Byrd Locks and Dam Wednesday afternoon with the NWS reporting a crest of 45.7 feet on Thursday, well below flood stage which is 50 feet. Further to the north, the Ohio River was at 34.6 feet Wednesday afternoon at the Belleville Locks and Dam in Reedsville according to the NWS with a crest prediction of 34.9 also on Wednesday — flood stage is at 45 feet. According to the NWS, a slight chance of rain showers is on tap for Thursday night with more rain predicted Friday — Sunday, including some possible thunderstorms. This could lead to the river going on the rise once more with the possibility of flood conditions likely continuing for the area. Eastern promotes ʻWellness in the Workplaceʼ BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH least one of the residences, including batteries which had been cut open and other chemicals and containers. Last week’s raid is Meigs County’s second case of meth arrests. In an unrelated investigation, Beegle reported last week the discovery of an ice chest filled with materials believed to be used in meth manufacture. The cooler was found on a rural county road, and the materials were destroyed. BREED@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM High water lingers as Ohio River swells BY BETH SERGENT OBITUARIES www.mydailysentinel.com a business in the community that sponsors a $50 gift card as a incentive to one employee monthly. “Our district had a health risk and health appraisal program involving Holzer at the onset of the school year for the employee’s interested,” Moore said. “Our junior team and student body is in cooperation with the nurture of health in regard to our wellness in the environment kindergarten through retirement years. We are learning and living among each other. “We boost moral, improve health and fitness and increase productivity in education, learning and the work place through various programs of health and wellness,” Moore added. “We understand that steps must be taken aggressively to initiate such a longterm endeavor. How long should we wait for results. It is tough to say. But one thing we know, there is a direct link that healthful staff and students and people in general are happier and more productive.” POMEROY — Meigs County Commissioners are watching expenses closely and still examining ways to more efficiently provide office needs as they eye at tight 2011 budget. Commissioner Tom Anderson said the county is experiencing a period of tight cash flow, as tax bills go into the mail later this week. He said commissioners are carefully considering which bills require immediate payment and defer payment on others, because the county’s bank balance will not allow the expense. Commissioners are facing another difficult year with their budget, and have begun efforts to identify means of saving money. Commissioner Tim Ihle said last month the board will begin reviewing utility expenses, to identify ways to save on costs. According to Anderson, commission- See County, A5 Heating assistance ends March 31 BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH HOEFLICH@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM CHESHIRE — The cutoff date for applying for assistance through the HEAP program administered here by the MeigsGallia Community Action Agency (CAA) is March 31. Appointments to apply for assistance through Emergency HEAP must be made with the CAA, according to Sandra Edwards, Emergency Services Director. To schedule an appointment residents may call 9926629 in Meigs County or 367-7341 in Gallia County. She noted that walk-ins will be assisted on an “as time allows” basis. As for the demand for assistance, Edward said that since the HEAP program got underway on Nov. 1, the number of people applying has been “overwhelming.” Edwards said telephone calls for appointments are being taken every day beginning at 8 a.m. or can be made as a walk-in at the See Heating, A5 �Thursday, March 3, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page A2 Wisconsin budget OʼBleness Charity Golf Tournament stalemate could drag on for months BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s budget stalemate over union bargaining rights shows no sign of resolution — and it could be a long wait. The governor isn’t budging. AWOL Democrats aren’t planning to come back. And, despite talk of deadlines and threats of mass layoffs, the state doesn’t really have to pass a budget to pay its bills until at least May. Even then, there may be other options that could extend the standoff for months. “This is a battle to the death,” said Mordecai Lee, a political scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. “Unless one party can come up with a compromise that the other party will buy, which I doubt, this really could go on indefinitely. I could see this going on until the summer.” The confrontation began Feb. 11, when Republican Gov. Scott Walker proposed legislation that would strip most public workers of their collective bargaining rights as part of a plan to fix a budget deficit projected to be $137 million by July. Democrats, who are in the minority in the Legislature, hightailed it for the Illinois border on the day the Senate was to adopt the bill. Their absence left the chamber one member short of the quorum needed for a vote. Two weeks later, Republicans are becoming increasingly creative in their attempts to lure the 14 Democrats home. They’ve tried cutting off access to copying machines for their staff and requiring lawmakers to pick up their checks at the Capitol rather than having them deposited directly in bank accounts. On Wednesday, the Senate passed a resolution imposing a $100 fine for each day the Democrats remain on the run. Republican senators were also assigned to oversee the staff members of the missing Democrats. State Sen. Chris Larson said the fines show that Republicans are becoming “increasingly petty.” He said none of the Democrats flinched after learning of the move. He was resolved to stay away as long as necessary. “In fact, my family just brought down clothes for me,” he said. “We’re committed to this cause.” The bill passed the Republican-controlled Assembly last week after a nearly three-day filibuster. Republicans in the Senate say they have enough votes to pass it once Democrats return. Behind the scenes, Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald met earlier in the week with two of the missing Democrats to discuss ways they could be persuaded to come back. Fitzgerald said Wednesday he was told by one of the Democrats that as many as six of them had planned to return that day, but then decided against it. Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller said Democrats would eventually be back to fight the full budget plan Walker introduced Tuesday to slash state aid for schools and local governments by about $1 billion. But when will they actually set foot in the chamber? Miller said that was a day-to-day decision. “We are currently no closer to coming back than we were a week ago,” he said. Whether the Democrats show up or not, the lights in the Capitol will stay on, snowplows will continue to clear streets and the wheels of state govern- ment will keep turning. Senate Republicans hold a 19-14 majority, but without that all-important 20th vote, they can’t pass anything that spends money. That’s what held up the budget bill, since its main purpose was to refinance debt and force state workers to pay more for their benefits. Instead, the Senate has been forced to take up lesser matters: a resolution commending the Green Bay Packers on winning the Super Bowl and a measure designating Jan. 26 as Bob Uecker Day, for instance. It’s not as if the Democrats’ absence has kept them silent. They’re still firing off press releases, doing interviews on national television and — in the case of Sen. Jon Erpenbach — appearing on “The Colbert Report” in a segment poking fun at how the group is hiding in plain sight. Democrats say they left the state to avoid being compelled to return by Wisconsin police, but state law prevents them from being arrested simply for not showing up to work. Among the group is 83year-old Sen. Fred Risser, the longest-serving state lawmaker in the country, with 54 years in office. Walker has rejected every offer of compromise floated by unions, Democrats and even a Republican state senator. All of the proposals would balance the budget without permanently eliminating collective bargaining rights. During the stalemate, the governor has issued a number of threats and ominous deadlines trying to force Democrats to return. A large part of his proposal to balance the budget this year was based on refinancing state debt to save $165 million, but the deadline to do so came and went Tuesday. Missing that deadline, Walker said, raises the risk of deeper cuts and widespread layoffs of state workers, although he’s refused to offer specifics on who and what would be targeted. Walker can’t order the layoffs of teachers or other local workers, and even if he were to go after state employees, it would be at least 31 days before anyone lost a job. Plus, if the budget bill passes, court challenges seem inevitable. The Milwaukee city attorney has suggested parts of the bill are unconstitutional because they interfere with the city’s authority over its pension plan. Some voters have seized on the standoff to try to remove politicians on both sides. Five Democratic state senators and eight of their Republican colleagues have been targeted by recall attempts. If recall organizers gather enough signatures in the next two months, the lawmakers must face another election. Budget stalemates are nothing new in Wisconsin. In 2007, the state did not pass a budget until midOctober. Government didn’t shut down during the impasse, and no one is even hinting at that possibility now. The biggest problem for Walker is figuring out how to pay for the state’s Medicaid bills when the program runs out of money sometime in May. But even when that happens, federal law would prevent the state from cutting off services to the roughly 1 million low-income, disabled and elderly people who depend on the program. The most likely scenario would be for the state to delay payments to providers into the next budget year, which begins in July. Submitted photo Laurie Deal and Eric Coon, on right, co-chairs of the OʼBleness Charity Golf Tournament, recently presented a check for $25,000 to Jim Schulz, RN, and unit manager of the Emergency Department. Last year, the golf tournament raised $28,000. To date, they have donated a total of $53,000 to the emergency department campaign. This yearʼs golf tournament is the 30th anniversary of the fund-raising event and will be held June 24. Apple CEO Jobs breaks from medical leave to unveil iPad 2 BY JORDAN ROBERTSON AND RACHEL METZ ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO — Apple CEO Steve Jobs briefly emerged from his medical leave and walked on stage to a standing ovation Wednesday to unveil the second generation of the popular iPad. It comes with two cameras and will go on sale March 11 in the U.S. Jobs looked frail as he appeared in his signature black mock turtleneck, blue jeans and wirerimmed glasses. “We’ve been working on this product for a while, and I just didn’t want to miss today,” Jobs told an audience that included bloggers and Apple enthusiasts. “Thank you for having me.” The next-generation tablet computer is faster than the original iPad’s. As expected, it comes with two cameras for taking photos and video chatting. The battery life will be the same as the original — about 10 hours of usage or a month on standby. The iPad 2 is also thinner — 8.8 millimeters, or about a third of an inch, instead of the current 13.4 millimeters. “The new iPad 2 is actually thinner than your iPhone 4,” Jobs said. The original iPad, which went on sale last April, was more popular than analysts anticipated. Apple sold 15 million in nine months. The iPad was initially used for checking e-mail, surfing the Web and watching online video. But as the number of software applications — or “apps” — designed just for iPad grew, the tablet made itself at home in offices, shops, restaurants and countless other settings. The rush for iPads sparked dozens of copycat touch-screen devices, but so far, none has broken into the mainstream consciousness the way the iPad has. In February, Motorola Mobility Inc.’s Xoom, the most promising challenger so far, went on sale. It runs a new version of Google Inc.’s Android software that was designed for tablets, not smart phones. The new iPad will make it even harder for rivals to compete. “Overall, the big message today is that Apple is offering a version 2 device while everyone else is still attempting to ship their first version 1 devices,” said Yankee Group analyst Carl Howe. He said the iPad 2’s improvements are modest over the first one, but it will nonetheless stand out because there are more apps available. Sarah Rotman Eps, a Forrester Research analyst, said iPads should make up at least 20 million of the 24.1 million tablet computers she expects people in the U.S. to buy this year. Tablet computers existed long before the iPad, but it took Apple to build a device that made sense to consumers. Apple simplified the software, packed it in sleek, shiny hardware and sold it to a generation of gadget lovers who, most likely, already have a smart phone and a laptop that serve most of the same functions. The new iPads will cost the same as the originals — $499 to $829, depending on storage space and whether or not they can connect to the Internet over a cellular network. Apple said there will be black and white versions, despite its problems getting the promised white iPhone 4 models to market. The first iPad came only in black. In the U.S., the iPad 2 will work on AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless. A reporter who used a white iPad 2 immediately after the announcement found it noticeably thinner and more curvy. YouTube video loaded quickly using AT&T’s data service, and “Toy Story 3” played smoothly. Given its size, the iPad 2 appeared impractical for taking lots of photos, but both cameras will help with video chats — the front one to show the caller, and the back one to show what the caller is seeing. Jobs also introduced a new accessory for the iPad that will let people connect the tablet to high-definition televisions, so they can watch videos up to 1080p in resolution on the bigger screen. The $39 part plugs into the iPad’s charging port and connects to an HDMI cable. After its March 11 U.S. launch, the iPad 2 goes on sale March 25 in at least 26 other markets, including Mexico, New Zealand, Spain and other European countries. Apple also introduced updates to the software that runs on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The company said the update would work on GSM-type iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 models; Verizon Wireless’ version uses a different technology. The new system, iOS 4.3, includes support for FaceTime, Apple’s videochat program. Anti-abortion groups adopt in-your-face tactics BY JULIE CARR SMYTH ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS — Antiabortion activists have recently conducted hidden-camera stings at clinics, put up a billboard declaring abortion the No. 1 threat to blacks, and on Wednesday performed ultrasounds on pregnant women in front of Ohio legislators. Emboldened by new Republican majorities and a political climate they see as sympathetic, abortion foes are mounting a renewed assault on Roe v. Wade — and employing some in-your-face tactics to do it. “They’re trying to find a way to reframe this issue, and using this imagery is the way they’re trying to do this,” said Thad Hall, a political scientist at the University of Utah and author of a recent book on abortion politics. “It’s very rational political behavior. There is survey data to suggest that when people see these images, it does affect how they view the viability of the fetus.” At the Ohio Statehouse, the anti-abortion group Faith2Action unveiled its “heartbeat bill” to outlaw abortions after the first detectable fetal heartbeat. If passed, it would be the most restrictive abortion law in America, affecting pregnancies as little as six weeks along. Though it is almost certain to be challenged as unconstitutional under Roe v. Wade, which upheld a woman’s right to an abortion until the fetus is viable, usually at 22 to 24 weeks, nearly half of the GOP-controlled House has signed on to it. Its prospects are not clear in the Senate, where Republicans also hold a majority. Faith2Action rounded up two women early in their pregnancies and gave them ultrasounds before a packed House Health Committee hearing so legislators could see and hear the fetal hearts. At the front of the hearing room, each woman, wearing a concealing gown, had her belly rubbed with a conductive gel, and a nurse then rolled the wand over it to produce the ultrasound image. The grainy, ghostly, black-and-white picture was projected onto a big screen, with the quivering heart highlighted in vivid colors. The gentle lub-dub of the heart could be heard over the room’s sound system. Ducia Hamm, executive director of a pregnancy counseling center in Ashland, Ohio, highlighted the picture with a laser pointer. At one point, a spectator stood up and flicked the lights off for a better view of the image, now a common sight to most expectant parents. Rep. Nickie Antonio, a Democrat who opposes the bill, nevertheless thanked Hamm for bringing back memories of her own pregnancy. Hamm said lawmakers could have simply listened to testimony on the stages of fetal development, “but we all know that words are great, but pictures are worth a thousand words.” Kellie Copeland, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, said the presentation turned the hearing into a “circus.” “I have to hand it to our opponents on this: They’re really good at getting attention,” she said, “but they’re really not good at paying attention to the needs of Ohio women.” The shock-value strategy is by no means new. Imagery designed to tug at heartstrings or disturb viewers is familiar to anyone who has driven along a highway and seen antiabortion billboards featuring pictures of fetuses or smiling infants. On the other side of the debate, abortion rights activists have handed out coat hangers or used pictures of them to symbolize the dangers of back-alley abortions. But the anti-abortion movement has recently upped the ante in large cities including New York City and Atlanta, where billboards recently went up saying, “The most dangerous place for an African-American is in the womb.” Many blacks complained that the billboards were offensive and perpetuated stereotypes, and Planned Parenthood called it a “condescending effort to stigmatize and shame AfricanAmerican women.” The advertising company pulled the New York billboard last week. �The Daily Sentinel BY THE BEND Family Medicine OHIO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE Question: Can you tell me about Niacin? Some people use it for raising their good cholesterol, and I have also heard it can prevent Alzheimer’s. Is this correct? Are there other uses? Answer: Niacin is a naturally occurring B vitamin, commonly referred to as B3. Like all of the B vitamins (there are eight), niacin helps to improve metabolism, keeps the nervous system functioning properly, and is essential for keeping the skin, eyes, hair, and digestive tract — especially the liver — healthy. It also plays an important role in manufacturing hormones, improving circulation and lowering blood cholesterol levels. Niacin is found naturally in many foods, such as dairy products, lean meats, poultry and fish, eggs, green vegetables and nuts. It is also found in yeast, breads and cereal grains. Vitamin B3 deficiency is very rare in the United States, but it does occur. Alcoholism is the most frequent cause of B3 deficiency in the U.S. If the deficiency is severe, it causes a disease called Pellagra, with symptoms of skin disease, diarrhea, dementia and depression. Because vitamin B3 is a water soluble vitamin, it is not stored in the body. It passes through the kidneys and is excreted in urine, so it must be replenished regularly. Most people do not need a B3 supplement; in fact, it can be toxic in high doses, causing damage to the liver and vision, increased blood sugar levels, and recurrence of pre-existing gout. Niacin has been widely used in the last 50 years to lower the low density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol, as well as triglycerides. It also raises the high density lipoprotein, or good cholesterol. Because of its beneficial affects on cholesterol, Niacin has been incorporated into several prescription medications. It is also believed that niacin’s affect on cholesterol has secondary benefits, such as reducing the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arties) and in reducing the risk of a second heart attack. As for Alzheimer’s disease prevention, some studies have shown that people who have diets high in niacin may be at a lower risk for Alzheimer’s, but no studies have been done to see if niacin supplements make any difference. If you have Type 2 diabetes, you need to be careful with niacin sup- plements because they’ve been shown to raise blood sugar, so close sugar monitoring is important if you are diabetic and take niacin. Also niacin should not be taken if you have gout. A common side effect of niacin is facial flushing. This can be reduced by taking a regular strength adult aspiring about 30 minutes before taking the niacin. Niacin does interact with many medications so please check with your physician before you start taking any niacin supplement. (Family Medicine® is a weekly column. General medical questions can be sent to Martha A. Simpson, D.O., M.B.A., Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Communication Office, Athens, Ohio 45701, or familymedicine@oucom. ohiou.edu.) Meigs SWCD photo contest underway POMEROY — The Meigs SWCD and the Leading Creek Watershed Group will be accepting entries for the seventh amateur photo contest until April 7. This year’s theme is “Wild Waters.” This contest is open to Meigs County residents of all ages, but photos must be taken within Meigs County and relate to the theme. There is a limit of two photo submissions per person, and pictures of any format, size, black and white, or color will be accepted. All pictures are welcome, current or historical, and will be displayed at the SWCD office. Three winners will be chosen for the cash prizes. Photos will be judged by a panel of local experts and residents. Submissions are due to the Meigs SWCD office by Thursday, April 7. Photos can be delivered to the Meigs SWCD office in Pomeroy or emailed to Raina.Fulks@oh.nacdnet.net. Winners will be announced at the annual Leading Creek Stream Sweep to take place on Saturday, April 16, at 9 a.m. at the Jim Vennari Park in Rutland. The top three photos will also be displayed at the Meigs SWCD booth during the 2011 Meigs County Fair and at the SWCD’s 2011 annual banquet. To obtain the required entry forms and detailed contest rules contact the Meigs SWCD office at 992-4282. Rio Grande to hold poetry reading auditions STAFF REPORT RIO CRANDE — The University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College will be holding open auditions on Monday, March 7, for all area residents interested in taking part in dramatic readings from author James Whitcomb Riley. All Rio Grande students and all area residents, including children who are six years old or older, are invited to take part in the auditions. The auditions will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Berry Fine and Performing Arts Center on the Rio Grande campus. Rio Grande’s new theater program and the Friends of the Davis Library are working together to produce performances of selected poems by James Whitcomb Riley. The performances will be held in April on campus and in the community as part of the National Library Week celebrations in the region. Rio Grande faculty member Greg Miller, Ph.D. is playing a key role in the new theater program and will be directing these performances. Those auditioning do not need to have any experience with acting, they just need to have an interest in performing and a willingness to learn. James Whitcomb Riley was a 19th century author and poet from Indiana. A contemporary of Mark Twain, he was well-known around the country for his writings. The selections that the Rio Grande theater group will be performing will include poems and stories for children and stories and poems for families. The performances will be held during the National Library Week, which will be April 10-16 this year. Performances will be held on the Rio Grande campus and in local schools and libraries. April 10-16 is also the National Week of the Young Child, and the performances will complement the local recognition of that week as well. April is also National Poetry Month. The Friends of the Davis Library sponsors activities throughout the year to encourage Rio Grande students and area residents to use the many resources available in the library. The library is open to the public and provides a great deal of materials, technical resources and special programs and activities for all area residents. The expert staff members at the library can also assist Rio Grande students and area residents with locating materials for research, academic projects or entertainment. The Friends of the Davis Library also sponsors activities such as this that take Rio Grande programs and materials out into the community. The Davis Library serves the campus and community, so outreach projects such as this one are very important, especially when they encourage local students and area residents to read the works of poets such as James Whitcomb Riley. Enrollment increases at University of Rio Grande Community College STAFF REPORT GALLIPOLIS — The University of Rio Grande/ Rio Grande Community College continues to see increases in its enrollment, as more students are learning on the main campus, off-site locations and online, according to a press release issued by the school. The fall enrollment at Rio Grande was 2,374 students, which was one of the highest enrollment counts ever at Rio Grande. Early in the spring semester, the enrollment is still well over 2,300 students and once again is well above what the enrollment was at this time last year. “We’re very happy,” said Mark Abell, dean of enrollment. “We exceeded our projections.” The Rio Grande Community College enrollment for the spring semester is up by more than 100 students over last year, which is a very positive development. The number of students living on campus is also increasing, as is the num- ber of students taking classes at the Rio Grande Meigs Center and online. Rio Grande has programs in place to identify students who are struggling in their classes and then get them the assistance they need. Rio Grande has also expanded and improved its tutoring program to better help its students. SALEM CENTER — Meigs County Pomona Grange 46, 7:30 p.m. at the Star Grange Hall. Inspection will be held. Final plans for the Meigs County Grange banquet, April 15. Saturday, March 5 SALEM CENTER — Star Grange 778 and Star Junior Grange 878, potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. followed by 7:30 p.m. meeting. Final plans for soup dinner on Sunday. Practice for drill contest and second degree. Subordinate Grange baking contest will be held. Monday, March 7 POMEROY — Meigs County Cancer Initiative, regular meeting, noon, conference room at Meigs County Health Department. Thursday, March 10 CHESTER — Shade River Lodge 458, 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge Hall. Refreshments following meeting. Community Calendar Public meetings Monday, March 7 RUTLAND — The Rutland Township trustees 5 p.m. at the Rutland fire station. SYRACUSE — Sutton Township Trustees, regular meeting, 7 p.m., Syracuse Village Hall. LETART — Letart Township Trustees 5 p.m. at the office building. Tuesday, March 8 POMEROY — Salisbury Township Trustees, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Manning Roush. POMEROY — Bedford Township Trustees regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at the town hall. Thursday, March 10 WELLSTON — The GJMV Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors will meet 3:30 p.m at the district office, 10856 S. New Hampshire Ave., Wellston. Clubs and organizations Thursday, March 3 CHESTER — Chester-Shade Historical Association, 7 p.m., Chester Courthouse. TUPPERS PLAINS — VFW Post 9053, regular meeting, 6 p.m., ladies auxiliary, the hall. Friday, March 4 Thursday, March 3, 2011 A S K D R . B RO T H E R S Family Medicine: To ʻBʼ or not to ʻBʼ BY MARTHA A. SIMPSON, D.O., M.B.A. Page A3 Church events Tuesday, March 8 POMEROY — St. Paul Lutheran Church begins lent with its Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday/pancake supper), 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 POMEROY — St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m., imposition of ashes available. Who gets the friends in a divorce? Dear Dr. Brothers: My living room has become a way station for my friends’ marital problems. I’ve known this couple for 10 years and consider them both very good friends. But when she leaves after a few hours of venting about her husband, he shows up a halfhour later with his side of the story. I know (and they know) that they are headed for divorce. I’m really worried about what’s going to happen when I’m forced to choose a side. I don’t want to be put in that position. — P.T. Dear P.T.: It might be best for everyone involved here if you can move the action out of your living room and into an environment where your friends may be able to meet together and work on their problems, or at least on structuring an amicable settlement if they are to separate. Because they are now coming just to vent, and are finding you a receptive ear, they have no reason to talk to one another and move forward in a constructive way. Before you even get to the point where you feel you have to choose, you are bound to be put on the spot by one or both of these friends and asked to carry a message or agree with some kind of evil characterization of the other. So before it gets to that point, I would put some effort into getting these two former lovebirds into the office of a marriage counselor or a divorce mediator. In both instances, they will be asked to come together and face the issues that are separating them. If they are heading toward divorce, at least they can work out an agreement that they both are satisfied with because they have done it together. After the divorce, if you don’t want to choose between them, let them know that you’d like to remain friends with both of them. If no one objects, you can do that. If one or both of them objects, you may have to rethink the whole thing. But you might try letting things evolve and see which friend still acts like one. ••• Dear Dr. Brothers: When it came to our wedding, my husband and I both let our families get the best of us. Between Dr. Joyce Brothers his mother wanting to choose the hall and my father booking the band, we just threw up our hands and let them have at it. Needless to say, after the smoke cleared, we both were extremely unhappy with the way the whole thing played out. We feel we never really had a ceremony that was based on us, and it’s depressing us both. — C.W. Dear C.W.: It’s a shame when the young couple getting married doesn’t feel they own their wedding — but with the proliferation of wedding planners and extravagant details, it seems we are moving away from the simple, meaningful ceremony followed by a joyful celebration with friends and family. But since you apparently allowed your family to pay for things — which is traditional — you can understand why they felt a certain sense of entitlement about choosing where their money was going. Unfortunately, you found the wedding not really to your taste, and that’s a shame. Starting off depressed is not a good way to begin a marriage, but I am glad you are not taking it out on your family. Or are you? Remember that theirs were rather innocent mistakes, and they really wanted you to have a good time, so go easy on them. Were you able to take your own version of a great honeymoon trip? If not, I suggest that you plan a wonderful getaway for your first anniversary — just the two of you, where you are in charge of all the details. It may give you a fresh jump-start and a feeling of control that you lacked at the wedding. Please try to stop dwelling on the past, and instead start making an exciting new future for yourselves. Soon you’ll be enjoying the excitement of being newlyweds and having your whole life before you. Support Groups GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Alzheimerʼs /Dementia Support Group meeting, 1:30-3 p.m., third Thursday of each month, at Holzer Medical Center Education Center. Info: Amber Johnson, (740) 441-3406. GALLIPOLIS — Grieving Parents Support Group meets 8 p.m., first Tuesday of each month at New Life Lutheran Church, Jackson Pike. Info: Jackie Keatley at 446-2700 or John Jackson at 446-7339. GALLIPOLIS — Grief Support Group meets second Tuesday of each month, 8 p.m., at New Life Lutheran Church. Facilitators: Sharon Carmichael and John Jackson. GALLIPOLIS — Serenity House support group for domestic violence victims meets Mondays at 2 p.m. For more information, call the Serenity House at 4466752. GALLIPOLIS — Look Good Feel Better cancer program, third Monday of the month at 6 p.m., Holzer Center for Cancer Care. GALLIPOLIS — Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday book study at 7 p.m. and Thursday open meeting at noon; Tuesday closed meeting at 8 p.m.; Friday open lead meeting, 8 p.m. St. Peterʼs Episcopal Church, 54 Second Ave., Gallipolis. GALLIPOLIS — Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, St. Peterʼs Episcopal Church, 541 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Open discussion. Candlelight meeting. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Narcotics Anonymous Living Free Group meets every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at 305 Main St. GALLIPOLIS — 12 Step Support Group for Spiritual Growth meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at New Life Lutheran Church. Facilitators: Tom Childs and John Jackson. VINTON — Celebrate Recovery at Vinton Baptist Church. Small groups looking for freedom from addictions, hurts, habits and hangups every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Info: 388-8454. �OPINION Page A4 Thursday, March 3, 2011 Barbour: Obama cheers for higher gas prices BY DINA CAPPIELLO AND PHILIP ASSOCIATED PRESS New governors may outshine White House hopefuls BY CHARLES BABINGTON ASSOCIATED PRESS What’s wrong with this picture? While half a dozen current and former Republican governors weigh bids to challenge President Barack Obama, the party’s lightning and thunder are coming from a different handful of governors, who threaten to overshadow those potential candidates. Republicans drawing the most national attention in recent weeks are first-term Govs. Scott Walker of Wisconsin and Chris Christie of New Jersey. Many conservatives love them for battling public-sector unions in the name of cutting government spending. Not far behind is another tier of hard-charging, tough-talking GOP governors who say they are showing the country how to shrink budgets, and vowing to hold Obama accountable in ways traditionally left to Congress. They include Rick Perry of Texas, John Kasich of Ohio and Bob McDonnell of Virginia. None of these governors shows any interest in running for president next year. Christie and Perry, in particular, routinely knock down the notion. Even if they resist temptation, however, these governors may play important roles in shaping a Republican presidential primary that is slow to take form. They aren’t just grabbing the headlines and TV coverage that any White House aspirant would crave. They are emphasizing issues, and displaying zeal, that could cause some of the potential presidential contenders to squirm. Central to most Republican governors’ criticisms of Obama is health care, an issue former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney would like to see die down. At a White House meeting Monday, GOP governors unsuccessfully urged the president to seek a quick Supreme Court ruling on his 2010 health care overhaul. And they are complaining publicly about his refusal to grant them more leeway in dealing with Medicaid. The more they stir opposition to Obama’s program, the more it reminds caucus and primary voters that Romney’s 2006 Massachusetts health care law also required residents to obtain insurance. Potential rivals, including Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, have taken shots at the Massachusetts law. More broadly, the dynamism and derring-do of the new governors might make the gubernatorial records of possible presidential contenders seem conventional and complacent by comparison. In New Jersey, Christie is parting ways with previous governors of both parties by trying to cut public-sector pensions, which teachers fiercely oppose. In Wisconsin, Walker is aiming unprecedented whacks at unions’ clout, triggering massive protests but also endearing him to some conservatives. Will his ambition cause GOP voters to rethink the passion, innovation and cleverness of fellow Midwesterner and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty? Pawlenty has a record of competence and diligence, but he tries not to be seen as too nice — something no one would ever say of Christie or Walker. “We shouldn’t confuse being nice with being weak,” Pawlenty told The Hill newspaper. The high-energy activism of first-term Republican governors certainly could raise questions about Sarah Palin’s decision to leave her job as Alaska’s governor before her single term ended. Other Republicans whose state stewardships will be scrutinized if they run for president include Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman. Former lawmakers such as Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum will have legislative records to tout and defend if they run for president. Veteran GOP strategist Rich Galen says the headline-grabbing actions of governors like Walker and Christie pose few immediate problems for potential presidential contenders. But later, Galen said, “if the primary voters begin to The Daily Sentinel Reader Services (USPS 213-960) Correction Policy Ohio Valley Publishing Co. Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, call the newsroom at (740) 992-2156. Published Tuesday through Friday, 111 Court Street, Pomeroy, Ohio. Second-class postage paid at Pomeroy. Member: The Associated Press and the Ohio Newspaper Association. Postmaster: Send address corrections to The Daily Sentinel, P.O. Box 729, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. Our main number is (740) 992-2156. 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Rather than see a new governor like Christie as a rival, Galen said, presidential hopefuls should “pull over at every rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike and praise him to the high heavens.” That’s basically Barbour’s approach. He generally has resisted tax hikes in Mississippi, but he oversaw large budget increases in the heady days before the 2008 recession. “The public understands that we have to control spending,” Barbour said in an interview. “It’s very good and appropriate that these governors are taking the hard steps to actually do what they said they were going to do.” Perry, the Texan who chairs the Republican Governors Association, suggested that he and his colleagues play perhaps as big a role as Congress and presidential candidates in challenging Obama’s record. After unveiling a TV ad defending Walker in Wisconsin, Perry told reporters in Washington this week: “From the standpoint of holding this administration accountable, we’re going to run our states and balance our budgets. And we’re going to challenge this administration to look at what we’re doing.” Thus far, the still-unformed nature of the Republican presidential primary has not drawn Perry or Christie into the mix. But that won’t stop the chatter. Nor will Christie’s recent comment to National Review. “I already know I could win” a presidential race, he said. “But I’ve got to believe I’m ready to be president, and I don’t.” Christie’s implication, that he could conquer the GOP field as well as Obama if he tried, will give scant comfort to the half-dozen Republicans hoping their own gubernatorial records will propel them into the White House. 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 ELLIOTT Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, a potential Republican presidential contender, accused the Obama administration Wednesday of favoring a run-up in gas prices to prod consumers to buy more fuel-efficient cars. Obama administration officials rejected the charge, saying they view rising gasoline prices as bad for average Americans and the economic recovery. Barbour suggested that President Barack Obama wants to see higher energy taxes that would lead to more expensive gasoline. But his comments came amid a spike in gas prices that has been primarily driven by unrest in the Middle East, particularly Libya, that has diminished crude oil production. That, coupled with increased demand, has pushed prices to almost $3.39 per gallon, according to auto club AAA. Barbour cited 2008 comments from Steven Chu, now Obama’s energy secretary, that a gradual increase in gasoline taxes could coax consumers into dumping their gas-guzzlers and finding homes closer to where they work. Chu, then a Nobel Prize-winning professor, argued that higher costs per gallon could force investments in alternative fuels and spur cleaner energy sources. “This administration’s policies have been designed to drive up the cost of energy in the name of reducing pollution, in the name of making very expensive alternative fuels more economically competitive,” Barbour said during a U.S. Chamber of Commerce breakfast across the street from the White House. In 2008, while the head of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, Chu told The Wall Street Journal that energy prices were the lynchpin to an energy overhaul. “Somehow we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe,” Chu said then. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Chu made his comments before Obama assumed the presidency and has since renounced the notion that high gas prices would benefit the country. “This administration is keenly aware of the impact of high gasoline prices on average Americans, especially in a still-recovering economy,” he said. Carney dismissed Barbour’s remarks, saying they “were clearly made in the context of 2012 presidential politics.” At the Energy Department, Chu’s spokeswoman offered a similar statement. “Secretary Chu has stated repeatedly that higher gas prices are a threat to the economy and take a harmful toll on America’s families,” Stephanie Mueller said. The administration has boosted fuel economy and placed the first greenhouse gas standards on vehicles in an effort to reduce the pollution blamed for global warming and to wean the country off foreign supplies of oil. Those regulations will result in less gasoline being used but should have little to no effect on gasoline prices. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, when asked about Barbour’s comments Wednesday, said “nothing could be further from the truth.” “We are doing what we can in terms of domestic production,” Salazar said. But “at end of the day ... what we can produce domestically will not have an impact in terms of the price of oil because it is set on the world market.” Another proposal initially backed by Obama would have put a price on carbon dioxide pollution, the chief gas blamed for global warming. The legislation failed in Congress last year, in part because it would have made it more expensive for industries that burn fossil fuels. Barbour said higher energy costs already hurt workers in his state and any increase would cripple Mississippi’s economy. “In 2008, $4 gasoline brought my state to its knees before Wall Street melted down,” Barbour said. “We’ve blown through $3 gasoline all the way to 4.” Barbour, a former lobbyist who has worked for energy companies, said Obama’s energy team wouldn’t be happy until gas prices reached $9 a gallon. Gasoline prices are expected keep rising this spring, topping out between $3.50 and $3.75 per gallon. Barbour is still weighing a presidential campaign and plans to visit Iowa twice this month. Barbour’s advisers say he won’t make a decision before the Mississippi legislature ends its session in early April, and it could be May before he announces his plans. In the meantime, though, he has honed his criticism of the president, particularly on economic issues. With pocketbook issues poised to dominate the 2012 election, prospective presidential candidates are focusing their messages on Obama’s stewardship of the economy and are seeking to cast his re-election as a referendum on the economy and jobs. “We don’t have a $1.5 trillion deficit this year because taxes are too low,” said Barbour, a former Republican National Committee chairman who helped the Republican Governors Association make major gains in November’s elections as the group’s chairman. “It’s because we spend too much.” The Daily Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 111 Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio Phone (740) 992-2156 Fax (740) 992-2157 www.mydailysentinel.com Letters to the Editor able. 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Born Aug. 2, 1918 in Racine, he was the son of the late Carl and Lela Smith Easterday. “Curly” worked for several years with the Sutton Township and was a United States Army World War II Veteran serving in active duty from October 1941 – October 1945. He was also a member of the Racine American Legion Post #602. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and three sisters. He is survived by many special friends and his dog Roscoe. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Cremeens Funeral Home, Racine, with Rev. Larry Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 4 at the funeral home. Graveside military services will be conducted by the Racine American Legion Post #602, Tuppers Plains VFW Post # 9053 and the Middleport FeeneyBennett American Legion Post # 128. Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com. Deaths Marcellus Waid Marcellus Vance Waid, 84, died Feb. 25, 2011, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Funeral was Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at Fogelsong-Roush Funeral Home, Mason, W.Va., with burial in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Heating From Page A1 office then. She emphasized that the agency is having difficulty keeping up with the demand for assistance describing it as “staggering” and went on to note that applicants should be aware that “an appointment may not extend a scheduled utility shut-off.” Edwards explained that “because of funding cuts, the Regular HEAP benefit from the State has been drastically reduced.” She went on to advise that the CAA has been told that, at this time, there will be no Summer Program to assist with electric bills. “Times are bad and the proposed funding cuts will be devastating to the programs that serve our seniors and children. I don’t foresee any solutions on the horizon,” she commented. Edwards said that as of Feb. 15 the CAA staff had processed 2,954 Emergency and Regular HEAP applications and 1.854 PIPP Plus applications since Nov. 1, assisting with an Emergency total of $635,531. That’s a major work load to accomplish, she commented. In order to be seen and receive assistance, clients are required to bring the following items to the appointment. There are no exceptions, it was noted. • Proof of income (absolutely a must) for last 13 weeks or 3 months. • Social Security Cards for everyone in household. • Birth Certificate for applicant. • Electric Bill. • Heating Bill or account number. • Medical Card if applicable. • Landlord name, address and phone number if you rent. Edward stressed that, “If the client does not have the required information, which is their responsibility, they will not be seen and will have to reschedule. We cannot complete our responsibility unless clients provide what is required.” The following 200 percent income levels by household size should be used to determine eligibility. These income guidelines represent the 200 percent calculation and are revised annually. Allowable annual income for a 1 person household is $21,660, 2 persons $29,140, 3 persons $36,620, 4 persons $44,100, 5 persons $51,580, and 6 persons $59,060. Households with more than six members should add an additional $7,480 to the yearly income. Both Emergency HEAP and Regular HEAP applications can be completed at the Gallia C.A.A. Heap Office, 859 3rd Avenue, Gallipolis, Central Office, 8010 N. SR 7, Cheshire or the Meigs C.A.A. HMG/Heap Office at 122 N. 2nd Street, Middleport. The toll-free number for Regular HEAP inquiries is 1-800-282-0880. For the hearing impaired with a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) 1-800686-1557. For information, contact the Cheshire Office at 3677341 or 992-6629. (Editor’s note: According to a release from the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel received Wednesday, that agency is concerned about reports that reduced federal funding for HEAP in this year’s budget would result in the average low-income customer receiving about $100 less in heating assistance than last year. Current predictions are that Ohio will be allocated approximately $119.6 million in federal HEAP funding through Sept. 30, or about a 53 percent decrease in funding from last year.) County From Page A1 ers are now carefully reviewing telephone, long distance and internet costs, to determine if purchasing those services from one provider, rather than three or more, may be more cost effective. They are also looking at means of improving energy efficiency in buildings to reduce utility costs. Projected revenue is expected to be very close to that of 2010, but costs continue to rise and revenue from some sources, such as state and local government revenue provided by the state, is expected to be reduced this year. The cash carryover into this year was also negligible when compared to years past. Board President Michael Bartrum said earlier this year the board would communicate more closely with department heads in order to avoid unnecessary and surprising expenses. He said that cooperation will be necessary in order to avoid budget cuts — and even layoffs — as the year progresses. Treasurer Peggy Yost said the bills for the first-half collection period will go into the mail tomorrow. The Daily Sentinel • Page A5 www.mydailysentinel.com Supreme Court: Anti-gay funeral picketers allowed BY MARK SHERMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a grieving father’s pain over mocking protests at his Marine son’s funeral must yield to First Amendment protections for free speech. All but one justice sided with a fundamentalist church that has stirred outrage with raucous demonstrations contending God is punishing the military for the nation’s tolerance of homosexuality. The 8-1 decision in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., was the latest in a line of court rulings that, as Chief Justice John Roberts said in his opinion for the court, protects “even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate.” The decision ended a lawsuit by Albert Snyder, who sued church members for the emotional pain they caused by showing up at his son Matthew’s funeral. As they have at hundreds of other funerals, the Westboro members held signs with provocative messages, including “Thank God for dead soldiers,” “You’re Going to Hell,” “God Hates the USA/Thank God for 9/11,” and one that combined the U.S. Marine Corps motto, Semper Fi, with a slur against gay men. Justice Samuel Alito, the lone dissenter, said Snyder wanted only to “bury his son in peace.” Instead, Alito said, the protesters “brutally attacked” Matthew Snyder to attract public attention. “Our profound national commitment to free and open debate is not a license for the vicious verbal assault that occurred in this case,” he said. The ruling, though, was in line with many earlier court decisions that said the First Amendment exists to protect robust debate on public issues and free expression, no matter how distasteful. A year ago, the justices struck down a federal ban on videos that show graphic violence against animals. In 1988, the court unanimously overturned a verdict for the Rev. Jerry Falwell in his libel lawsuit against Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt over a raunchy parody ad. What might have made this case different was that the Snyders are not celebrities or public officials but private citizens. Both Roberts and Alito agreed that the Snyders were the innocent victims of the longrunning campaign by the church’s pastor, the Rev. Fred Phelps, and his family members who make up most of the Westboro Baptist Church. Roberts said there was no doubt the protesters added to Albert Snyder’s “already incalculable grief.” But Roberts said the frequency of the protests — and the church’s practice of demonstrating against Catholics, Jews and many other groups — is an indication that Phelps and his flock were not mounting a personal attack against Snyder but expressing deeply held views on public topics. Indeed, Matthew Snyder was not gay. But “Westboro believes that God is killing American soldiers as punishment for the nation’s sinful policies,” Roberts said. “Speech is powerful. It can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow, and — as it did here — inflict great pain. On the facts before us, we cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker,” Roberts said. Snyder’s reaction, at a news conference in York, Pa.: “My first thought was, eight justices don’t have the common sense God gave a goat.” He added, “We found out today we can no longer bury our dead in this country with dignity.” He said it was possible he would have to pay the Phelpses around $100,000, which they are seeking in legal fees, since he lost the lawsuit. The money would, in effect, finance more of the same activity he fought against, Snyder said. Margie Phelps, a daughter of the minister and a lawyer who argued the case at the Supreme Court, said she expected the outcome. “The only surprise is that Justice Alito did not feel compelled to follow his oath,” Phelps said. “We read the law. We follow the law. The only way for a different ruling is to shred the First Amendment.” She also offered her church’s view of the decision. “I think it’s pretty self-explanatory, but here’s the core point: the wrath of God is pouring onto this land. Rather than trying to shut us up, use your platforms to tell this nation to mourn for your sins.” Veterans groups reacted to the ruling with dismay. Veterans of Foreign Wars national commander Richard L. Eubank said, “The Westboro Baptist Church may think they have won, but the VFW will continue to support community efforts to ensure no one hears their voice, because the right to free speech does not trump a family’s right to mourn in private.” The picketers obeyed police instructions and stood about 1,000 feet from the Catholic church in Westminster, Md., where the funeral took place in March of 2006. The protesters drew counter-demonstrators, as well as media coverage and a heavy police presence to maintain order. The result was a spectacle that led to altering the route of the funeral procession. Several weeks later, Albert Snyder was surfing the Internet for tributes to his son from other soldiers and strangers when he came upon a poem on the church’s website that assailed Matthew’s parents for the way they brought up their son. Soon after, Snyder filed a lawsuit accusing the Phelpses of intentionally inflicting emotional distress. He won $11 million at trial, later reduced by a judge to $5 million. The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., threw out the verdict and said the Constitution shielded the church members from liability. The Supreme Court agreed. Forty-eight states, 42 U.S. senators and veterans groups had sided with Snyder, asking the court to shield funerals from the Phelps family’s “psychological terrorism.” While distancing themselves from the church’s message, media organizations, including The Associated Press, urged the court to side with the Phelps family because of concerns that a victory for Snyder could erode speech rights. Roberts described the court’s holding as narrow, and in a separate opinion Justice Stephen Breyer suggested that in other circumstances governments would not be “powerless to provide private individuals with necessary protection.” But in this case, Breyer said, it would be wrong to “punish Westboro for seeking to communicate its views on matters of public concern.” Meigs County Forecast Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind between 3 and 10 mph. Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 8 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Saturday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Local Stocks AEP (NYSE) — 35.59 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 67.55 Ashland Inc. (NYSE) — 55.78 Big Lots (NYSE) — 39.89 Bob Evans (NASDAQ) — 30.66 BorgWarner (NYSE) — 75.92 Century Alum (NASDAQ) — 15.72 Champion (NASDAQ) — 2.19 Charming Shops (NASDAQ) — 3.15 City Holding (NASDAQ) — 34.35 Collins (NYSE) — 63.17 DuPont (NYSE) — 53.06 US Bank (NYSE) — 26.85 Gen Electric (NYSE) — 20.32 Harley-Davidson (NYSE) — 39.90 JP Morgan (NYSE) — 45.21 Kroger (NYSE) — 22.52 Ltd Brands (NYSE) — 32.14 Norfolk So (NYSE) — 65.16 OVBC (NASDAQ) — 21.01 BBT (NYSE) — 27.06 Peoples (NASDAQ) — 13.00 Pepsico (NYSE) — 62.94 Premier (NASDAQ) — 6.89 Rockwell (NYSE) — 86.08 Rocky Boots (NASDAQ) — 14.83 Royal Dutch Shell — 71.35 Sears Holding (NASDAQ) — 83.95 Wal-Mart (NYSE) — 51.97 Wendy’s (NYSE) — 4.74 WesBanco (NYSE) — 20.44 Worthington (NYSE) — 19.11 Daily stock reports are the 4 p.m. ET closing quotes of transactions for March 2, 2011, provided by Edward Jones financial advisors Isaac Mills in Gallipolis at (740) 441-9441 and Lesley Marrero in Point Pleasant at (304) 674-0174. Member SIPC. For the Record 911 March 1 9:15 a.m., Ohio 124, abdominal pain; 2:21 p.m., Ohio 325, Langsville, fall; 3:21 p.m., Ohio 124, fractured body part; 4:59 p.m., Page Street, seizure; 6:41 p.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain; 11:55 p.m., East Main Street, pain. March 2 3:58 a.m., Children’s Home Road, allergic reaction. Federal researchers declare eastern cougar extinct BY MICHAEL RUBINKAM ASSOCIATED PRESS ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The “ghost cat” is just that. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday declared the eastern cougar to be extinct, confirming a widely held belief among wildlife biologists that native populations of the big cat were wiped out by man a century ago. After a lengthy review, federal officials concluded there are no breeding populations of cougars — also known as pumas, panthers, mountain lions and catamounts — in the eastern United States. Researchers believe the eastern cougar subspecies has probably been extinct since the 1930s. Wednesday’s declaration paves the way for the eastern cougar to be removed from the endangered species list, where it was placed in 1973. The agency’s decision to declare the eastern cougar extinct does not affect the status of the Florida panther, another endangered wildcat. Some hunters and outdoors enthusiasts have long insisted there’s a small breeding population of eastern cougars, saying the secretive cats have simply eluded detection — hence the “ghost cat” moniker. The wildlife service said Wednesday it confirmed 108 sightings between 1900 and 2010, but that these animals either escaped or were released from captivity, or migrated from western states to the Midwest. “The Fish and Wildlife Service fully believes that some people have seen cougars, and that was an important part of the review that we did,” said Mark McCollough, an endangered species biologist who led the agency’s eastern cougar study. “We went on to evaluate where these animals would be coming from.” A breeding population of eastern cougars would almost certainly have left evidence of its existence, he said. Cats would have been hit by cars or caught in traps, left tracks in the snow or turned up on any of the hundreds of thousands of trail cameras that dot Eastern forests. But researchers have come up empty. I will always love you. I will always remember you. I will always remember the way you smiled at me. I will always miss you, my wife, my rock, my best friend. - Your Loving Husband Daniel R. Folmer & Family �Thursday, March 3, 2011 T.E.A. party hears from gubernatorial candidates U.S. 35, education among issues addressed www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page A6 Gallipolis City Commission honors Neighborhood Watch BY AMBER GILLENWATER MDTNEWS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM Delyssa Huffman/photo Pictured are gubernatorial candidates who spoke to a packed house at the Henderson Community Center on Tuesday, March 1 during the Mason County T.E.A. Party meeting. From left to right, Bill Maloney, Mark Sorsaia, Betty Ireland, Marla Ingels (Independent), and Mitch Carmichael. BY DELYSSA HUFFMAN DHUFFMAN@MYDAILYREGISTER.COM POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County T.E.A. (Taxed Enough Already) Party played host to four candidates running for governor of West Virginia. During the opening remarks from Jim Butler, the event promoter welcomed all in attendance and thanked everyone for “realizing the importance” of government. He also joked with candidates, thanking them for coming and traveling along U.S. 35 to be at the Henderson Community Center. Butler spoke about the possibility of the toll road being a big issue for Mason Countians. He additionally discussed four bills currently in the state’s Senate that relate to U.S. 35. “Our representatives are working for us,” Butler said in regard to SB384 of which Sen. Mike Hall and Sen. Karen Facemyer are co-sponsors. “There goal is for us to get the road without having to pay tolls because their plan is to take money from the general fund.” Before the crowd of 75 heard from the candidates, Butler made a few announcements regarding the upcoming “The We the People Convention” (Ohio Tea Party) being held July 1-3. “We also extend an invitation to all other candidates running for governor to attend our meetings, and we thank those with us today, as well as Clark Barnes who joined us last month,” Butler said. Betty Ireland (R) was the first to take the stage. She lovingly introduced her husband Sam and thanked him for “driving her around” during her campaign trail. “I am an eighth generation West Virginian,” Ireland said. “I am a conservative and have always been pro-life. I also believe in a one man, one woman marriage, and I am in favor of gun rights because criminals should not be the only ones with guns.” Ireland, who was endorsed by West Virginia 4 Life and the National Rifle Association during her time as the 28th West Virginia Secretary of the State (2005-2009), also spoke about her fiscal values. “As a former small business owner, I know how to conduct payroll, balance a budget, and treat people,” she said. “I also believe in free enterprise, and individual responsibility…right now, there is too many handouts.” Ireland told the crowd she has what it takes to be the governor of West Virginia because she knows how to win a state race and she is ready to get working again. “I am ready for economic development and tax reform. I also want to empower parents to get involved in their children’s education once more, and I want to see more discipline in the classroom and hold the teachers responsible,” she said. Near the end of her 10 minutes, Ireland said she will fight the Obama administration. “I am ready to get back to a country with government that is of the people, by the people and for the people,” she said. Marla Ingels (I) was up to the mic next. Ingels, New Haven, was in attendance asking for signatures so her name can be on the candidate ballot. This school counselor in Jackson County touched on the stress and tension students are facing in schools. “I have had students tell me that there is no more fun in school,” Ingels said. “It is time to put the curriculum back where it belongs and stop having kindergartners worry about reading on a first grade level.” She also touched on the subject of the U.S. 35 problem, saying it “affects everyone including real estate, food and gas.” “It’s time we think beyond the quick fix solution,” Ingels said, “because our working class if paying for it.” Bill Maloney described himself as a businessman who has spent his life drilling holes. “Two years ago I began to consider running in this race. But it wasn’t until being in Chile did I feel a calling to serve my state,” Maloney said. Maloney continued to say that it was his idea to use down hole hammers to rescue the 33 trapped miners. After just 33 days of his “Plan B” rescue, the miners surfaced. “That moment changed my life,” he said. “I saw a country come together and make a difference. I believe I was called to go to Chile and now I feel as if I am being called to make the change needed in Charleston.” He continued to use his time on stage to talk about the people of the state and how “they have the answers.” “We need to give our children a reason to stay in this state,” Maloney said. “We also need to clean up our court room, and invest in people, not business plans.” Maloney stated he was conservative, pro-life and is for guns. In reference to a question about U.S. 35, he said that he would “building what we already have the money for.” “Rooms like this have the answers,” Maloney stated. “Tolls do not go away after bonds. I propose to get a team together, hear from contractor’s ideas, and use resources available to finish the road.” Mitch Carmichael of Jackson County was next to step up the plate. “I have been in the legislature for 10 years, fighting for your issues since and even before T.E.A. parties like this were established,” Carmichael said. He began with saying the State of West Virginia is broke and has lost hope. “We have too many on public assistance and drugs, not enough jobs, and we no longer offer opportunity or vision,” he stated. “It’s time we put the power in the hands of the people of West Virginia.” Carmichael continued to say that the tax reform is “out-of-whack with the rest of America,” and that he is ready to fight against supermajorities. “The next governor elected is in this room tonight…a Republican will be elected and it will be for the better,” he said. “It is easy to say what we all will do if elected, but I have been doing it with the opponent starring down by back and I will continue to fight in the face of my opponents.” GALLIPOLIS — Several Gallipolis residents were honored during a regular meeting of the Gallipolis City Commission on Tuesday evening for their role in the education of their fellow citizens about crime prevention within the city. The Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch has been active within the community for several years and because of their efforts, Monday, March 7 has been proclaimed as Neighborhood Watch Appreciation Day in Gallipolis by the city commission and the commissioners further encourage all citizens to honor those neighborhood watch volunAmber Gillenwater/photos teers that strive to make the community a Former Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch President Tony Gallagher safer place. accepts a proclamation issued by the Gallipolis City Commission During the meeting, Tony Gallagher, past in honor of his organization on Tuesday evening. president of the neighborhood watch, accepted the honor on behalf of the other members of the organization and thanked the commission for their work in promoting their efforts. “All of us in neighborhood watch, Polly, Bette, Marvin, everybody, Chief Clint, have worked very, very hard in the last couple of years to get this organization going and the city commissioners, and you [Jim Cozza] especially, have been so kind to us with the money that you have afforded us to continue with our work,” Gallagher said. The members of the neighborhood watch work closely with the Gallipolis Police Department and act as the eyes and ears of the police in an effort to reduce crime and drug abuse within the city. The current members of the Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch are always seeking new The members of the Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch were present at individuals to join their organization and a regular meeting of the Gallipolis City Commission on Tuesday to accept a proclamation in their honor. Monday, March 7 is membership in the organization is free. The Gallipolis Neighborhood Watch meets Neighborhood Watch Appreciation Day in the city of Gallipolis. From at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month in left to right, Polly Wetherholt, Marvin Vanderberg, City Police Chief the meeting room of the former Gallipolis Clint Patterson, Bette Horan and Tony Gallagher. Municipal Building, 518 Second Ave. PVH board of trustees names new leaders BY HOPE ROUSH HROUSH@MYDAILYREGISTER.COM POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Pleasant Valley Hospital board of trustees has announced changes in its leadership positions. Mario Liberatore, senior vice-president of Ohio Valley Bank and senior vice-president and chairman of the West Virginia Board Group, was named the chairman of the Pleasant Valley Hospital board of trustees. Others serving in leadership roles on the board include Pete Allinder, vice-chairman; Annette Boyles, secretary; and Charles Lanham, treasurer. According to a news release from PVH, Liberatore has been a member of the Pleasant Valley Hospital board of trustees since 1995. Liberatore previously served a three year term, which began in 2002, as chairman. He also serves a member of the Point Pleasant Rotary Club, Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Board of Directors, Mason County Public Service District, Mason County Community Foundation, Mason County Economic Development Authority and the Marshall University Big Green Foundation board of directors. Liberatore is married to Judaline, an artist and homemaker. The couple has two older daughters. Liberatore said that he looked forward to serving as chairman of PVH’s board of trustees. Liberatore Allinder “I accept this challenge with a belief that my life experiences will assist and lead Pleasant Valley Hospital in firmly establishing quality healthcare services for the people of Mason County and surroundBoyles Lanham ing areas,” he added. “I look forward to working with the other board of the community. It is members in developing something every citizen ideas and concepts to fur- should seek to promote, ther expand those ser- protect and improve.” vices.” Boyles, a family supAllinder serves as the port specialist with the minister of the Sand Hill Department of Health Road Church of Christ. and Human Resources, He has been a member of also is involved with the PVH board of PVH through her service trustees since 2000. He on the Pleasant Valley and his wife, Sara, an Hospital Health English teacher at Foundation board. She Wahama High School, along with husband, have three older children Kenny, have two older and two grandchildren. children and one son, Allinder described who passed away. PVH as a vital part of the Lanham, also has been local area and said that he involved with PVH for was pleased to serve in a quite sometime, specifileadership position for cally serving on the the board. board of trustees for “PVH is a wildly more than 40 years and in important part of our the treasurers position for community,” Allinder the past 14 years. said. “PVH is a commu- Lanham along with his nity organization literally wife, Lilly Faye, a retired owned by the communi- teacher, have four older ty, in business not for children as well as many profit but for the benefit grandchildren. Thomas E. Schauer, PVH interim chief executive officer and chief financial officer, said that he was pleased with the board’s new leaders. “These individuals give unselfishly of their time and talents in order to make the tri-county area and Pleasant Valley Hospital successful. We are indebted to Michael Lieving, past board chairman, for his untiring efforts to the hospital and community during his tenure,” Schauer said. “Through the leadership and guidance of the Board of Trustees, PVH will continue to provide quality healthcare services to our customers, as we have done for over 50 years.” Additional members of the hospital’s board of trustees include: Michael Lieving; James Lockhart, DDS; Jack Buxton, OD; Lannes Williamson; Clayton Faber; Randall Hawkins, MD; C. Dallas Kayser, Esq.; Dorsel Keefer; William Knight; Scott Barnitz; R. Michael Shaw, Esq.; James Rossi; Michael Bartrum; and William Tatterson. Stephen K. Rerych, MD, and president of the PVH medical staff, also attends the board meetings and votes on any issues that require board approval. The new board officers will serve a term of two years. State Farm works to promote awareness of underage drinking BY HOPE ROUSH HROUSH@MYDAILYREGISTER.COM ASHTON — Unfortunately, underage drinking and driving often go hand in hand. Underage drinking and driving has become quite a problem over the years. According to the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration, in 2007, underage drinking and driving cost West Virginia $52 million in lost wages and other factors. In fact, West Virginia ranks sixth in the United States for alcohol-related driving fatalities As an effort to help reduce underage drinking and driving, State Farm® has partnered with the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and the Governor’s Highway Safety program. To bring awareness to the issue, State Farm recently donated $90,000 to the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA). The money was part of a ‘Safe Neighbors’ grant. With the help of the grant funding, State Farm and the WV ABCA worked with the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program to purchase a Smart’n Up DUI Simulator. The simulator, which was officially unveiled during a press conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, is an educational tool that shows students the dangers of driving while drunk. The simulator will be taken to high schools across the state as part of a two to three day program, conducted by Keith Wagner, deputy commissioner of the ABCA. The simulator recently visited Hannan High School. Local State Farm Agent, Terry Pyles, worked with Wagner and Shawn Smith of the WV ABCA to present the program. Pyles described the simulator program as a The Smartʼn Up DUI Simulator recently visited Hannan High School. The simulator, which is part of a campaign by State Farm, the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and the Governorʼs Highway Safety Program, demonstrates the dangers of driving while drunk. Pictured are members of the Hannan High School driverʼs education class along with teacher, Larry Maynard, State Farm Agent Terry Pyles and Deputy Commissioner Keith Wagner. wonderful tool to teach local teens the repercussions of driving while under the influence. “Those of us in the insurance business constantly hear about teenage drivers being in an accident due to drinking and driving,” Pyles said. “They think it’s nothing to have a beer or two and hit the road. This simulator really mimics what it’s like to be impaired and behind the wheel. The real message is to help our youth make good decisions before getting behind the wheel, while on the road, and in life situations.” �B1 SPORTS LOCAL SCHEDULE POMEROY — A schedule of upcoming high school varsity sporting events involving teams from Gallia, Mason and Meigs counties. OHIO GIRLS BASKETBALL Thursday, March 3 Division IV - District Final at Ohio University No. 2 Eastern vs. No. 1 Clay, 6:15 p.m. Friday, March 4 OCSAA Final Four at Lake Center Christian School Hartville, Ohio Ohio Valley Christian vs. Temple Christian Mansfield, 5 p.m. Temple Christian Dayton vs. Christian Community School, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 OCSAA State Final at Lake Center Christian School Hartville, Ohio OVCS-Temple Chr. winner vs. Christian Comm.-Temple Chr. winner, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 Big Blacks advance to sectional final Point cruises past Roane County, 77-34 BY SARAH HAWLEY SHAWLEY@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM RIPLEY, W.Va. — For the third time this season, the Point Pleasant boys basketball team faced Roane County, and for the third time the Big Blacks came away with the win. No. 1 seed Point Pleasant was paired with the fourth seeded Raiders to begin Class AA Region 1, Section 2 play on Tuesday evening at Ripley High School in Ripley, W.Va. Martin Wamsley Point Pleasant stormed out to a 23-10 lead after the first quarter of the contest. The Big Blacks continued to increase their lead in the second quarter — outscoring Roane County 18-3. Point led 41-13 at the half. The second half was similar to the first, with Point Pleasant outscoring the Raiders 23-17 and 13-4 in the third quarter and fourth quarter, respectively. Wade Martin led Point Pleasant with 19 points, and was joined in double figures by Jacob Wamsley with 14 and Jacob Templeton with 13. JeWaan Williams scored seven points, Dillon McCarty had six points, Marquez Griffin and Chase Walton each added four points, Anthony Perry scored three points, Brett Sergent, Damon Porter and Matt Lewis had two points apiece and Caleb Riffle added one point. Lane Ashley paced the Raiders with 12 points. R.J. Burdette scored eight points, Willie Bowman had seven points, Joey Reed had Please see Point, B2 Thursday, March 10 Division IV - Regional Semifinal at Pickerington North High School Eastern-Clay winner vs. WaterfordNotre Dame winner, 8 p.m. OHIO BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, March 4 OCSAA Final Four at Lake Center Christian School Hartville, Ohio Ohio Valley Christian vs. Temple Christian Mansfield, 8 p.m. Temple Christian Dayton vs. Faith Christian, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 OCSAA State Final at Lake Center Christian School Hartville, Ohio OVCS-Temple Chr. winner vs. Faith Chr.-Temple Chr. winner, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Divsion III - District Semifinal at Ohio University No. 3 Ironton vs. No. 2 Meigs, 3:45 p.m. Monday, March 7 Division IV - District Semifinal at Ohio University Southern-Trimble winner vs. Manchester-Sciotoville winner, 6:15 p.m. No. 7 South Gallia vs. No. 6 WhiteOak, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Division IV - District Semifinal at Ohio University Eastern-ISJ winner vs. No. 5 Leesburg Fairfield, 6:15 p.m. WEST VIRGINIA BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, March 4 Class A Region 4, Section 1 at St. Albans High School Chas. Cath.-St. Joe winner vs. Wahama-Buffalo winner, 7:30 p.m. Class AA Region 1, Section 2 at Ripley High School No. 2 Ravenswood vs. No. 1 Point Pleasant, 7:30 p.m. Postseason Basketball Tickets on Sale District basketball tournament tickets are available at participating high schools. Tickets can be purchased during school hours until the day of the game. The school will receive 25 percent of the purchase price for tickets sold at the school. Bobcats beat Akron 80-55 ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — D.J. Cooper scored 25 points, including a careerhigh seven 3-pointers, to lead Ohio over Akron 8055 on Tuesday night. The Bobcats (17-13, 9-6 Mid-American Conference) shot 51.8 percent from the field in the game (29 of 56) and 56.3 percent in the first half (18 of 23). They led 44-22 at halftime, holding the Zips (19-11, 9-6) to just 9-of-27 shooting before the break. Tied at 18, Ohio outscored Akron 20-2 over a 16:17 stretch in the first half. Ricardo Johnson’s jumper capped the spurt that saw the Bobcats go 9 of 11 from the field, while holding Akron to 1-of-10 shooting. Ohio outrebounded the Zips 40-21, leading to 19 second-chance points and 31 points in the paint. Ivo Baltic added 17 points and DeVaughn Washington had 11 for the Bobcats, who won their fifth straight and ninth in their last 11. Sarah Hawley/file photo The Eastern boys basketball team, pictured here in a preseason team photo, defeated Ironton St. Joe on Wednesday evening in the Divsion IV Sectional Championship at Wellston High School. Eagles win fourth straight sectional title BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM WELLSTON, Ohio — Sometimes the best offense is a good defense. Top-seeded Eastern held Ironton Saint Joseph to just 11 first half points Wednesday night en route to 51-32 victory in a Division IV boys basketball sectional final at Wellston High School. The Eagles (18-3) limited the eighth-seeded Flyers (13-8) to just 29 shot attempts overall and also led by as many as 25 points in the wire-to-wire victory. Both teams shot 45 percent from the field, but ISJ never came closer than 12 points in the second half. EHS — with the 19point decision — cap- Connery Carnahan tured its fourth consecutive sectional title and the program’s 15th overall, including the 10th under current head coach Howie Caldwell. It was also the 200th victory for Caldwell in his 13 seasons with the Eagles. The venerable mentor noted that defense wins a lot of games, and that that fundamental has been a Please see Eagles, B6 Bryan Walters/photo Eastern’s Matthew Whitlock (22) releases a shot during the first half of the Eagles sectional tournament game against Ironton St. Joe on Wednesday. Tornadoes rally to win sectional title Sarah Hawley/photo Southern head coach Jeff Caldwell, center, draws up a play during a second half timeout in Wednesday evening’s sectional championship game at Wellston High School. The Tornadoes rallied from a two point halftime deficit to beat Trimble 59-46, earning a trip to the Convocation Center on Monday evening. Due to time constraints, full details of Southern’s victory over Trimble will appear in the Friday sports sections of The Daily Sentinel, Point Pleasant Register and Gallipolis Daily Tribune. NFL, union exit mediation after 4 hours Wednesday WASHINGTON (AP) — A large group of NFL owners and players’ union president Kevin Mawae participated in mediated labor talks for the first time Wednesday, attending a meeting that ended with fewer than 35 hours left until the collective bargaining agreement expires. The ninth session at the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service came on the same day that the league’s 32 team owners were gathering at a hotel about 25 miles away in Chantilly, Va. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and all 10 members of the owners’ labor committee left the mediation after about four hours of talks. Members of both sides were planning to return later Wednesday evening to resume mediation. After the day’s early session, the NFL contingent got into a fleet of a half-dozen black SUVs and headed to Chantilly to begin filling in other owners on the status of the negotiations. When they arrived, none of the owners spoke to reporters before entering the meeting. About 20 minutes after the league’s group left at 2 p.m., the NFL Players Association’s negotiators group left on foot, walking in the direction of the union’s headquarters, a couple of blocks away. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, a member of the NFLPA executive committee, attended the mediation; like Mawae, Brees hadn’t been present at this round of negotiations, which began Feb. 18. But now all members of the union’s executive committee have been present at least once. “We’re talking,” Mawae said when he left. “It’s better than not talking.” The CBA runs out at midnight Eastern time as Thursday becomes Friday, and among the possibilities are that the owners lock out the players or that the union decertifies. Whatever happens this week could cause the country’s most popular sport to lose regular-season games to a work stoppage for the first time since 1987. Or, perhaps, everything could be resolved by management and labor in an industry with revenues topping $9 billion annually. “So far, obviously, we haven’t been successful,” Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson said on his way into the mediation session shortly before 10 a.m., “but we’re optimistic in due time we will.” Added Richardson: “We have a league meeting, and we decided it would be a good idea for our full committee to meet with the mediation process this morning. Our objective, of course, is to negotiate a fair agreement for the playPlease see NFL, B2 �Page B2 • The Daily Sentinel OVP Sports Briefs Eastern hosting basketball alumni games REEDSVILLE, Ohio — Women and men’s alumni basketball games will be held at Eastern High School on March 5. The women’s game will start at 6 p.m. followed by two games of men. Participants are to bring a green shirt and a white shirt that night. There will be a bake sale, homemade noodles, split the pot, and pick-oscore. For more information contact Tim or Martie Baum, 985-3301. Middleport Youth League Signups MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — The Middleport Youth League will be holding signups for baseball and softball on Saturday, March 5 and Saturday, March 12. Signups will be held at the Middleport Council Chambers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Dave Boyd at 740-590-0438 or Tanya Coleman at 740-992-5481. Southwestern Ball Association PATRIOT, Ohio — The Southwestern Ball Association will hold a final signup on Thursday, March 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., which is the annual baseball meeting. Parents and players are encouraged to attend the meeting. Kids must be age 4 to 12 as of April 30, 2011 to signup. Children must be signed up by their legal guardian. For more information contact Jay Mershon at 740379-2945 or by email at southwesternballassociation@yahoo.com Pomeroy Youth League POMEROY, Ohio — The Pomeroy Youth League will be holding baseball and softball signups at the Pomeroy Fire Department on Thursday, March 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday March 5 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids ages 4 to 18 are eligible to signup. For more information contact Ken at 740416-8901. Rutland Youth League RUTLAND, Ohio — Rutland Youth League ball signups will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 10 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 19 at the Rutland Fire Department. For more information call 992-7870 or 416-7134 or visit rutlandball.com to download signup forms. Racine Youth League RACINE, Ohio — The Racine Youth League will be holding signups on Thursday, March 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the Racine Baptist Church Outreach Center and on Sunday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at Southern Elementary. Mason Summer Baseball/Softball Signups MASON, W.Va. — The Mason Recreation Summer baseball/softball signups will be held each Saturday in March from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mason Ball Field. For more information contact Ryan Miller at 304857-1548 or Rick Kearns at 304-674-3491. River Valley (Bidwell) Ball Association BIDWELL, Ohio — The River Valley (Bidwell) Ball Association will hold signups for summer softball and baseball on March 8 at 7 p.m., March 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. and March 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. Signups will be held in the cafeteria of the River Valley Middle School. Signups are for junior and senior girls softball, little league and junior pony league. For more information contact Dena Warren at 740-339-4221. Point from Page B1 five points and Adam Abbott scored two points. Point Pleasant had previously defeated Roane County on December 21 at Point Pleasant by a score of 74-48 and on February 1 at Roane County by a score of 6242. The win sends Point to the Class AA Region 1, Section 2 Final on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. against the second seed Ravenswood Red Devils. Point and Ravenswood have split this season, with each team winning at home. Point Pleasant’s victory was by a 54-51 score, while Ravenswood’s win came in double overtime by a final of 61-53. The Big Blacks played Ravenswood in the sectional final last season, with Ravenswood earning the 56-42 victory. The Red Devils won all three meetings in the 2009-10 season. POINT PLEASANT 77, ROANE COUNTY 34 RC PP 10 3 17 4 — 34 23 18 23 13 — 77 ROANE COUNTY (6-16): Lane Ashley 12, R.J. Burdette 8, Willie Bowman 7, Joey Reed 5, Adam Abbott 2. POINT PLEASANT (14-9): Dillon McCarty 6, Jacob Wamsley 14, Wade Martin 19, Marquez Griffin 4, Brett Sergent 2, JeWaan Williams 7, Anthony Perry 3, Damon Porter 2, Jacob Templeton 13, Matt Lewis 2, Caleb Riffle 1, Chase Walton 4. Visit us online at www.mydailysentinel.com Your online source for news www.mydailysentinel.com Thursday, March 3, 2011 Diebler, No. 1 Ohio State, rout Penn State 82-61 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Whether wide open, fading away from a defender or with a bad look at the basket with a hand in his face, Ohio State’s Jon Diebler had one of those games in which he just couldn’t miss. The senior some fans call “3bler” lived up to his nickname in Happy Valley. Diebler had a careerhigh 30 points and set a school record with 10 3-pointers Tuesday night to lead top-ranked Ohio State to an 82-61 rout of Penn State to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title. Diebler went 5 of 6 from behind the arc in the first half as the Buckeyes (28-2, 15-2) built a 15-point halftime lead and never let up. Senior Talor Battle scored 18 points in his final regular-season home game for Penn State (15-13, 8-9). Diebler’s 10 3s tied a conference record. “Ironically, I told him in shootaround, ‘We need a big night from you tonight. You’re going to get your shots,’” Buckeyes coach Thad Matta said. That would be 10-for12 shooting for Diebler, all from behind arc, including a stretch of nine straight 3s until he missed his last shot from behind the arc with 2:03 left. No matter, Matta let him sit out the rest of the game with Ohio State ahead comfortably by 23 points. Diebler had no idea was having a record-setting night. “I just found out. It’s cool, I guess it’s something I’ll look back on later down the road,” Diebler said. “I’m just happy we won. It was a great team effort.” Freshman center Jared Sullinger bullied his way through the lane for 10 points and 10 rebounds — though he wasn’t needed much in the second half with Ohio State leading by as many as 26 points. The win allowed the Buckeyes to earn at least a share of their fourth conference championship in six years and stay one game ahead of second-place Purdue. But there wasn’t much talk afterward about tying for the title NFL from Page B1 ers and the teams.” NFL general counsel and lead labor negotiator Jeff Pash reiterated that it is possible that the league and union could agree to extend the deadline for arriving at a new CBA. “We have to see where we are. We’ve said that’s an option. We’re not taking anything off the table,” Pash said. Labor committee members joining Richardson on Wednesday at the talks were Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys, Bob Kraft of the New England Patriots, Art Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers, John Mara of the New York Giants, Mike Brown of Cincinnati Bengals, Clark Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs, Dean Spanos of the San Diego Chargers, Mark Murphy of the Green Bay Packers, and Pat Bowlen of the Denver Broncos. Until Mara attended Tuesday’s talks, no team owners had participated in the mediation sessions. “We’re looking forward to the conversa- Christopher Weddle/Centre Daily Times/MCT Penn State's David Jackson, left, gets trapped by Ohio State's William Buford (44) and Jared Sullinger during game action at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania,Tuesday. — a loss by No. 6 Purdue at Iowa on Saturday or an Ohio State win over No. 10 Wisconsin on Sunday would give the Buckeyes the title outright. “We still have one game left,” Matta said. “We’ve at least got a share of it and that was about all that was said.” The Nittany Lions fell way short of an upset that could have drastically improved their fading NCAA tournament chances. There was so much anticipation on campus, the game drew 15,403 fans — the sixth-largest crowd in the 15-year history of the Jordan Center — and a record student turnout of more than 6,000. Instead they got to watch Ohio State dissect Penn State’s defense with ease in ascending to another Big Ten crown. “You don’t see that very often,” Penn State coach Ed DeChellis said about Diebler’s shooting. “We didn’t have any answers for them.” David Jackson had 12 points, while Andrew Jones added 10 for Penn State. After an emotional pregame ceremony honoring the seniors, Penn State never found its footing and didn’t have an answer for Diebler. With Diebler’s hot hand leading the way, Ohio State shot 55 percent overall, including 60 percent (18 of 30) in the second half. A 3-minute stretch of the first half exemplified Penn State’s frustrations. Sullinger hit a 12-footer over Jeff Brooks before William Buford dunked following a steal to make it 22-10. Buford finished with 21 points on 9-of14 shooting., Following a timeout, Battle tried to regain momentum for the Nittany Lions with an acrobatic scoop shot in the lane. But Diebler rushed down on the break for a 3 from the wing to make it 25-12 with about 5 minutes left in the half. The rest of the game was a mere formality. Diebler, who already holds the Big Ten record for career 3s, set a Jordan Center record for 3-pointers. In contrast, the Nittany Lions had some bad luck, with some early shots rattling in and out of basket. They had a slim margin for error against the Big Ten’s best offense (72.9 points per game). “It didn’t help that Diebler just could not miss,” Battle said. “It’s disappointing. It’s very disappointing. ... We’ve just got to move on and leave this one behind.” tions, and this is in keeping with what we’ve been telling you — that we take this process very seriously,” Pash said. “We’re committed to negotiating an agreement and we’re eager to have the discussion start this morning.” Because mediator George Cohen told both sides to stay silent publicly about the current talks, no one has revealed any specifics about what progress might have been made. The biggest sticking point all along has been how to divide the league’s revenues, including what cut team owners should get up front to help cover certain costs, such as stadium construction. Under the old deal, owners got $1 billion off the top. They entered these negotiations seeking to double that. Among the other significant topics: a rookie wage scale; the owners’ push to expand the regular season from 16 games to 18 while reducing the preseason by two games; and benefits for retired players. While the NFL and union met for six hours Tuesday, that day’s most significant development might very well have come in Minneapolis, where a judged sided with the union in a ruling about TV contract money. U.S. District Court judge David Doty overruled a special master’s Feb. 1 decision to reject the NFLPA’s request that $4 billion in 2011 payments from networks to the league be placed in escrow if there is a lockout. “The record shows that the NFL undertook contract renegotiations to advance its own interests and harm the interests of the players,” Doty wrote in his ruling. Doty, who has jurisdiction over NFL labor matters, said there will be a hearing to determine what should happen to that money. The date of the hearing wasn’t announced immediately. The NFL played down the importance of Doty’s decision. The union issued a statement calling it “irrefutable evidence that owners had a premeditated plan to lock out players and fans for more than two years.” “Given what happened last night with the Doty deal and the TV contract, it’s important that we figure out what the next step is,” Mawae said Wednesday. “Hopefully we’ll get a little bit closer to where we need to be.” The union accused the NFL of structuring TV contracts agreed to in 2009 and 2010 so owners would be guaranteed money even if there were a work stoppage in 2011 — while not getting the most revenue possible in other seasons, when income would need to be shared with players. The union argued this violated an agreement between the sides that says the NFL must make good-faith efforts to maximize revenue for players. The NFLPA also said any work stoppage clauses in TV deals guaranteed “war chest” income for the NFL, giving it an unfair advantage in labor talks. Pash said Wednesday that Doty’s ruling “doesn’t change the dynamic for us at all. We’ve been very clear that the television money was a loan. It’s not a payment. It’s not anything we were counting on. The decision was, frankly, not unexpected. And so it doesn’t alter our planning one iota.” �Thursday, March 3, 2011 Serena Williams treated for blood clot in lungs BY RACHEL COHEN ASSOCIATED PRESS Serena Williams’ absence from tennis could stretch to almost a year after two new health scares — a blood clot in her lungs followed by a hematoma — have added to her injury woes. Her agents confirmed Wednesday that Williams was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism last week and later needed treatment for a hematoma. The 13time Grand Slam champion hasn’t played an official match since winning Wimbledon last July because of a foot injury she sustained not on the court but at a restaurant. Her latest health problems have been “extremely hard, scary and disappointing,” Williams said in a statement. “I am doing better. I’m at home now and working with my doctors to keep everything under control. I know I will be OK, but am praying and hoping this will all be behind me soon. “While I can’t make any promises now on my return, I hope to be back by early summer. That said, my main goal is to make sure I get there safely.” People magazine first reported on Williams’ condition, quoting spokeswoman Nicole Chabot as saying Williams underwent “emergency treatment” Monday for a hematoma suffered as a result of treatment for “a more critical situation,” the pulmonary embolism. The 29-year-old Williams was treated at a Los Angeles hospital then returned to her home in the city. “Thankfully everything was caught in time,” her agents said in a statement. “With continued doctor visits to monitor her situation, she is recuperating at home under strict medical supervision.” Williams’ mother, Oracene Price, tweeted: “Thank you for your concern. She is fine.” The tennis star attended Sunday night’s Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. On Tuesday night, Williams posted on her Twitter account, “Tough day.” A few minutes later, she retweeted Kim Kardashian. The younger sister of seven-time major champion Venus Williams has been out of competition since she cut her right foot on broken glass at a restaurant shortly after winning her fourth Wimbledon title July 3. Her comeback has been repeatedly delayed by complications with the injury. Williams had surgery after initially hurting her foot and pulled out of the U.S. Open. She resumed practicing in September, but kept pushing back her return and needed an additional operation in October. Williams missed the Australian Open in January, where she was the two-time defending champion. Chabot told the magazine the embolism was discovered after Williams returned to Los Angeles from New York “for doctor appointments for the ongoing issues with her foot.” Dr. Mark Adelman, chief of vascular surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center, said a patient with a pulmonary embolism would need to take an anticoagulant for six to 12 months but could play sports on the medication. “A blood clot can occur in any vein or extremity, most commonly in the leg, and can travel to the lung,” Dr. Adelman wrote in an email. “Prior surgery, air travel, prolonged sitting, birth control pills, obesity and pregnancy can predispose a patient to a blood clot in the leg that can travel to the lung.” Adelman said if a clotdissolving agent is used to treat an embolism, it can result in bleeding around the catheter used to deliver the drug. Williams’ agents said the hematoma was removed. Williams has a wide range of business, fashion and charitable interests that keep her in the public eye even when she’s not on the court. Since winning her first Grand Slam title in 1999, she has struggled with injuries on several occasions only to come back to win more championships. AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich contributed to this report. The Daily Sentinel • Page B3 www.mydailysentinel.com AP Sports Briefs NCAA reprimands W.Va. coaches over tobacco use CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Two Shepherd University football coaches and the school’s athletic director have been reprimanded for violating the NCAA’s rules against tobacco. Head football coach Monte Cater, defensive coordinator and assistant coach Bob Haley and Athletic Director B.J. Pumroy were reprimanded Tuesday. The NCAA said Cater and Pumroy had been warned about smokeless tobacco use prior to December’s NCAA Division II semifinal game against Delta State and failed to ensure compliance. Haley was later seen on television spitting tobacco juice during the game while on Shepherd’s sideline. The NCAA says Shepherd won’t be reimbursed for $600 in travel expenses to the game for the three. Cater referred questions to Pumroy, who did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Pat Kirkland named U. of Charleston football coach CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Pat Kirkland has been hired as head football coach at the University of Charleston. The university announced Kirkland’s hiring Tuesday in a news release. He will replace Tony DeMeo, who retired in February. Kirkland most recently served as recruiting operations coordinator at West Virginia. He also coached the tight ends, fullbacks, defensive secondary and outside linebackers during five seasons with the Mountaineers. Kirkland was a member of Glenville State’s coaching staff from 2000 to 2006. He was the Pioneers’ defensive coordinator and secondary coach from 2001 to 2006. He also was the secondary coach at his alma mater, Muskingum College, from 1998 to 1999. WVU QB Smith ready to start spring practice MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith says he will participate in spring practices. Smith underwent surgery in January to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. Smith said at a news conference Wednesday that his doctor has told him his foot is healed. Up until now, it wasn’t certain whether Smith would participate in all or parts of the spring session. Smith’s return is considered a key to the successful installation of new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen’s system. Holgorsen was hired in December to replace Jeff Mullen and will take over for Bill Stewart as head coach after the 2011 season. Smith says it’s important for him to participate because he’s expected to be a leader. He will be a junior in the fall. Mid-Ohio track changes ownership LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Just short of its 50th birthday, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is changing owners. The road course has been purchased by Green Savoree Racing Promotions. The sale was announced on Wednesday by TrueSports, Inc., which had owned the track since 1982. Green Savoree, based in Indianapolis, also owns and operates the Honda Indy Toronto and Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Fla. It also purchased Mid-Ohio’s driving and riding school. No terms of the sale were announced. The Mid-Ohio facility was built in 1962 by Les Griebling. Jim Trueman, scion of the Red Roof Inns chain, invested millions in the facility, which has hosted CART, Can-Am and IROC races. The Honda Indy 200 will be held at Mid-Ohio on Aug. 5-7. Kent State holds off Bowling Green 63-57 BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Justin Greene had 12 points and 14 rebounds and Kent State held off Bowling Green 63-57 on Tuesday night. Michael Porrini added 13 points and nine assists and Rodriguez Sherman had 13 points for the Golden Flashes (13-7, 8-7 Mid-American Conference). Kent State, which scored six straight to lead 2117 at halftime, led 49-39 with 9:20 remaining. Bowling Green (12-18, 7-8) then went on a 14-4 run to tie it at 53 on Mike Dabney’s free throw with 2:44 to play. The Golden Flashes responded as Porrini made a jumper and Sherman a 3-pointer to put the Kent State up for good, 58-53, with 1:33 remaining. The Golden Flashes turned it over 13 times and had 21 assists. Bowling Green had 14 turnovers and 14 assists. A’uston Calhoun scored 15 points and Jordan Crawford 13 for the Falcons, who lost their sixth in a row. Valparaiso holds off Youngstown State 80-71 VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Brandon Wood had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead Valparaiso past Youngstown State 80-71 Tuesday night in the first round of the Horizon League tournament. Valparaiso, the league’s No. 4 seed, will play Detroit on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Horizon tournament in Milwaukee. The Crusaders (22-10) built a 63-44 lead, but the ninth-seeded Penguins nearly pulled off a big comeback. Kendrick Perry’s basket with 2:47 left cut Valparaiso’s lead to 71-70, but Wood made a pair of field goals and three free throws down the stretch for the Crusaders. Cory Johnson had 15 points and Howard Little scored 14 for Valparaiso. Damian Eargle had 21 points and nine rebounds for the Penguins (9-20). Perry finished with 16 points. Zeigler leads Central Michigan past Toledo 68-56 TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Trey Zeigler scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half as Central Michigan pulled away from Toledo for a 68-56 victory Tuesday night, sweeping the season series. Zeigler became the highest-scoring freshman in Chippewas history as Central Michigan (10-19, 7-8 Mid-American Conference) won its first back-toback road games since the 2006-07 season and secured at least the No. 9 seed in the league tournament. Jalin Thomas added 17 points, Derek Jackson had 14 and Andre Coimbra and William McClure grabbed 11 rebounds apiece for the Chippewas. Central Michigan never trailed and led by as many as 11 in the first half before taking a 24-21 edge into the break. The Chippewas shot 60 percent (12 of 20) and hit 18 of 23 free throws in the second half. Jay Shunnar scored 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting for the Rockets (4-26, 1-14), who lost their 12th straight game. 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(AP) — Chris Perez runs his fingers through the thickening facial growth and tugs at one of baseball’s best beards. “It’s just a look,” he says, explaining his bushy cheeks that haven’t crossed paths with a razor for more than a year. “It doesn’t have to be a closer’s look, but I do get to have a little more liberties. I guess it’s my calling card. I have to have it.” The closer. Not only does Perez look the part, he seems to have been born to play it. Free-spirited and easily approachable, Perez isn’t intimidating — except when he’s perched atop the mound and staring down a hitter digging in at the plate. With a Godgiven, lively arm and a beat-me-if-you-can attitude, Perez emerged last season as one of the majors’ top relievers. He converted 23 saves and posted a 1.71 ERA, the league’s second-lowest mark. At 25, Perez became the youngest pitcher in club history to notch 20 saves. The Indians may have had a rotten season, losing 93 games amid a lengthy roll call of key injuries. But Perez’s 2010 couldn’t have gone any better. “It was a tremendous year for me personally,” he said after making his spring exhibition debut. “Obviously, I was able to finally achieve what I always wanted to do in this game, which is to be a closer. I had a really good second half and that kind of validates all the hard work and years that it took to get to this point.” Perez has the ideal temperament to close. He’s cocky, but cool. He’s got a fearsome fastball that he’ll throw anytime to anyone. Perhaps his bio on Twitter sums him up best: “Chris Perez, relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, former UM Hurricane. Just a normal guy with an arm like a (blanking) cannon.” He’s always had the physical gifts, well, at least one notable gift. His right arm. From the time he started playing T-ball as a kid, Perez, whose dad got as far as the lower minor leagues as a catcher, played behind the plate. Through the bars of a catcher’s mask he learned about pitch counts, location, cutoffs and defense. “I loved it,” Perez said, recalling those days wearing the gear. “I loved blocking balls, throwing guys out at second. You’re a part of every play. It’s fun.” Never once did he consider pitching. It didn’t have any appeal and Perez certainly never thought about it as a possible career. That all changed during his junior year at Pendleton (Fla.) High School, when his team ran out of pitchers during a tournament. His coach asked for volunteers to take the ball, and Perez offered his services. He had no concept of mechanics and only hoped to embarrass himself. He was as raw as it gets. Then one pitch changed everything. “I hit 93 (mph),” he said. “It was the first time I was ever clocked. I didn’t know what I was doing. I was just throwing. “From that time on, my dad’s like, ‘You are not catching anymore.’” Perez initially resisted a move to the mound. He didn’t see any future as a pitcher and couldn’t understand why everyone was insisting he make the switch. Eventually, he caved, and after a brief stint as a starter in college at Miami, he’s been a reliever ever since. Drafted as a closer by St. Louis in 2006, Perez studied some of the game’s top closers, hoping to pick up tips on how to get those precious, final three outs. He had seven saves for the Cardinals in ‘08 and one more in ‘09 before being dealt to the Indians for infielder Mark DeRosa. He was tabbed to be Cleveland’s set-up man before last season, but when Kerry Wood was injured during training camp, Perez temporarily inherited the closer’s job. It became his permanent role when the Indians shipped Wood and his $10 million contract to the Yankees before the deadline. Perez didn’t just take the job. He ran with it. In 32 games from June 28 until the end of the season, he posted a 0.53 ERA, a startling number that would fog up any stat geek’s glasses. Perez loves the pressure, he thrives on it. While others may buckle under the tense, stomachchurning final innings, Perez relishes the chance to lock up a ‘W’ for his team. Once he gets manager Manny Acta’s call and exits the bullpen, Perez loves the spotlight at the center of the diamond. It’s what he lives for. “It’s you and everybody knows it’s you,” Perez said. “Nobody’s coming in after you. That’s probably what I enjoy the most about the job. But the best part is getting that last out, stranding that winning run on second or third. And preferably striking out their biggest hitter.” Perez doesn’t want to be a one-hit wonder as a closer. One great season won’t suffice. He wants many more. “The history of baseball is that there are a whole bunch of guys that had one of two good years,” he said. “I don’t want to be that. I want to be here for the long haul and have a great career.” The beard’s staying. In fact, facial hair — loads of it — seems to be baseball’s newest trend. It sure worked for San Francisco’s Brian Wilson, last year’s saves leader, who won a World Series title looking like a grizzly bear. Perez won’t take it that far. “His is a little overplayed,” Perez joked. “I’m not going to use any dye or anything like that. He’s got Just For Men up there for sure. Nothing’s that black.” E-mail us your sports news and photos! mdssports@mydailysentinel.com GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Johnson’s career has been tattered, torn and twisted by injuries, way too many of them. That might not stop the Cleveland Indians from giving him a job. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the Indians are close to signing the oft-injured Johnson to a one-year contract that could include an option in 2012. The 32-year-old Johnson, who played in just 24 games last season with the New York Yankees, could be signed in the next few days by the Indians, said the person who spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the sides still have several details to work through. FOX Sports first reported the Indians’ potential deal with Johnson. Johnson has always been a productive player. His problem has been staying on the field. He’s only appeared in more than 100 games four times over the past eight seasons. Johnson’s long list of injuries include strains, fractures and bruises. He missed the entire 2007 season after breaking his leg with the Washington Nationals. The past few seasons, he has been slowed by wrist injuries. If signed by the Indians, Johnson could give the club depth at first base behind Matt LaPorta, and another DH to go with Travis Hafner. Johnson does have a history with Indians manager Manny Acta. The two were together in Washington. “He’s a very good player,” said Acta, who insisted he knew nothing about the club’s interest in Johnson. Bryan Walters/photos Eastern head coach Howie Caldwell instructs players during a third quarter timeout in Wednesday’s Division IV Sectional Championship game against Ironton St. Joe at Wellston High School. Eagles from Page B1 large reason for the success he has enjoyed at EHS. He also thought Wednesday’s triumph was a fitting way to reach the 200 mark. “I’m not usually big on milestones, but I’m pretty proud tonight. These guys gave a good effort from the start and continued to battle defensively as the night progressed,” Caldwell said. “We didn’t do very constructive things in the third quarter, but I was really, really pleased with how well we played in the first half. When you hold someone to 11 points in a half, that’s pretty pleasing.” Eastern led 3-0 and 5-2 before the Flyers pulled back to within one at 5-4 with 4:39 left in the opening quarter, but the Eagles countered with a 14-3 charge over the remainder of the period to take a 197 advantage after eight minutes of play. ISJ — which was held scoreless over the final 3:26 of the opener — pulled back to within 10 (19-9) at the 6:55 mark of the second, but Eastern countered with an 8-0 surge over the next fiveplus minutes for a sizable 27-9 edge with 1:57 left in the half. The Flyers ended a 5:22 scoring drought at the 1:32 mark after a T.J. Young basket made it a 27-11 deficit, but EHS tacked on the final three points of the half for a comfortable 30-11 cushion at the break. The Eagles picked up right where they left off early in the second half, using a 7-1 run out of the gates for their biggest lead of the night at 37-12 with 6:26 left in the third canto. Ironton St. Joe, however, retaliated with a 15-4 run to cut its deficit down to 41-27 entering the fourth. The Flyers cut the lead down to 43-30 with 7:01 left in regulation, but Eastern responded with a 6-0 run over the next sixplus minutes for a commanding 49-30 lead with 55 seconds remaining. ISJ added the final basket to wrap up the 49-32 outcome. Eastern’s Devon Baum releases a shot over the outstretched arm of an Ironton St. Joe defender during the Eagles sectional championship game on Wednesday evening at Wellston High School. Eastern outrebounded the Flyers by a 21-13 overall margin, including a 5-1 edge on the offensive glass. EHS also committed just nine turnovers in the win, compared to 14 by Ironton St. Joe. The Eagles connected on 18-of-40 field goal attempts, including 3-of10 three-point attempts for 30 percent. The Green and White were also 12of-17 at the free throw line for 71 percent. The Flyers, conversely, were just 13-of-29 from the floor overall and 5-of13 from behind the arc for 39 percent. The Purple and Gold were also just 1of-5 from the charity stripe for 20 percent. Devon Baum led the victors with a game-high 12 points, followed by Kyle Connery with 10 markers. Tyler Hendrix and Max Carnahan both added eight points apiece, while Brayden Pratt contributed five. Matthew Whitlock and Jonathan Barrett rounded out the scoring with four markers each. Justin Mahlmeister paced ISJ with 10 mark- ers, followed by Tanner Riley with eight markers and T.J. Young with seven points. Eastern advances to the D-4 district semifinal on Thursday at 6:15 p.m. when it takes on fifthseeded Leesburg Fairfield at the Ohio University Convocation Center. Though it wasn’t perfect night for the Eagles, Caldwell notes that it’s always good to have another game in the postseason. “The first game that you play in the tournament is always the most difficult. Everything goes quicker ... warmups, the game and so on. Getting that first win is always a big one,” Caldwell said. “Now, the pressure is off and we can go play basketball.” NOTE: The EasternFairfield district semifinal game has the possibility of a schedule change, pending on the outcome of the EasternPortsmouth Clay girls Division IV district final on Thursday night at the Convo. Both Eastern programs would be sched- uled to play on March 10 at the same times in two locations if the Lady Eagles were to win on Thursday. EASTERN 51, IRONTON ST. JOE 32 Ironton SJ 7 4 16 5 — 32 Eastern 19 11 11 10 — 51 IRONTON SAINT JOSEPH (13-8): Payton Blair 2 1-3 5, Grant Geswein 0 0-0 0, Joseph Payton 0 0-0 0, Aaron Haas 0 0-0 0, Zach Dalton 0 0-0 0, Eli Lewis 0 0-0 0, Cody Blackburn 1 0-0 2, Tanner Riley 3 0-0 8, Justin Mahlmeister 4 0-0 10, T.J. Young 3 0-2 7, Lane Johnson 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 13 1-5 32. Three-point goals: 5 (Riley 2, Mahlmeister 2, Young). EASTERN (18-3): Zak Heaton 0 00 0, Max Carnahan 3 2-2 8, Chris Bissell 0 0-0 0, Brayden Pratt 1 34 5, Matthew Whitlock 2 0-0 4, Tyler Hendrix 3 0-0 8, Troy Gantt 0 0-0 0, Sam Collins 0 0-0 0, Kyle Connery 3 3-5 10, Devon Baum 5 2-2 12, Joanathan Barrett 1 2-4 4. TOTALS: 18 12-17 51. Three-point goals: 3 (Hendrix 2, Connery). Team statistics Field goals: SJ 13-29 (.448), E 1840 (.450); Three-point goals: SJ 513 (.385), E 3-10 (.300); Free throws: SJ 1-5 (.200), E 12-17 (.706); Team rebounds: SJ 13 (Lewis 4), E 21 (Hendrix 8); Offensive rebounds: SJ 1 (Young), E 5 (Connery 2); Assists: SJ 9 (Blair 3, Blackburn 3), E 10 (Connery 6); Steals: SJ 1 (Blair), E 9 (Connery 3); Blocks: SJ 2 (Lewis, Mahlmeister), E 1 (Hendrix); Turnovers: SJ 14, E 9; Team fouls: SJ 18, E 11. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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