https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/78e0d2544f3ea2cca3c2503178fb4fce.pdf b2c6d68098aa8417c806eb6340f8d974 PDF Text Text Racine Area Community Organization Scholarships, A3 Prep baseball actions, A10 Middleport • Pomeroy, Ohio 50 CENTS • Vol. 61, No. 85 6 injured in 2-vehicle crash TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 www.mydailysentinel.com New SHS: Design services agreement OKd BY BETH SERGENT BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM STAFF REPORT HUNTINGTON TWP. — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred Sunday near Ewington in Huntington Township. According to a press release issued Monday by OSHP, a horse and buggy traveling southbound on Ohio 160 was struck by a 1997 Nissan Sentra about 9:50 p.m. Sunday. Reportedly, the vehicle, being driven by Lori Cotton, 37, Johnstown, traveled left of center and struck the horse and buggy. The driver of the horse and buggy, Andy Schrock, 41, Vinton, was flown to CabellHuntington Hospital; while Katie Schrock, 27, and David Schrock, 2, both of Vinton, were also taken to CabellHuntington Hospital and Saloma Schrock, 4, Vinton, was transported to Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Reportedly, all three in the buggy were ejected. Cotton, and her passenger Brayden Cotton, 6, also of Johnstown, were transported to Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. RACINE — The Southern Local Board of Education recently approved a professional design services agreement for the new Southern High School and remedial work at the elementary school. The Board had selected SHP Leading Design of Norwood as its architect for the project and now wishes to enter into the agreement with the company. Legal counsel prepared the agreement to be submitted to the Ohio School Facilities Commission for approval. Once (and if) approved by OSFC, the Board autho- rized the board president and district treasurer to sign the agreement with SHP. The goal is to have the agreement presented to the OSFC and approved formally at the OSFC?s June meeting.. The motion was unanimous. The Board also authorized the treasurer to authorize bids for bread/bakery, fuel, milk/dairy for 2011-12 school year. In personnel matters: The following teachers were approved to teach summer school at $23 per hour from 8 a.m. - noon, beginning May 31 to June 16, not to exceed $1,196 per contract period. The duration equals 13 days for BY BETH SERGENT BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM A wreath was placed in the Ohio River by Navy veterans Bill Radford and John Weeks in remembrance of those who died at sea Community honors veterans on Memorial Day • Earl E. Tope • Linda Johnson Page A5 BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH HOEFLICH@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM POMEROY — “Let us always remain committed to honor and remember those who gave their lives in the service of our country,” said Joe Struble, speaker at the annual Memorial Day service of WEATHER See DESIGN, A5 A day to pay tribute Meigs ʻRelayʼ nearing Charlene Hoeflich photos OBITUARIES 52 hours total - Chrissy Essick, Lori Hill, Rachel Hupp, Evelyn Stanley, Misty Rogers, Beth Bay, Nicole Bradford, Lisa Schenkelberg, Jenny Manuel, Meg Guinther, Alicia Ngo, Carolyn Robinson, Patty Cook. The following aides Drew Webster Post 39, American Legion, held in downtown Pomeroy. Struble called for a “deepening of reverence for our dead, and a renewal of loyalty to our country and its flag.” As he overlooked the sparse crowd attending Monday’s service, Struble reflected on the changes in the observance of Memorial Day over the years. He described times when huge crowds gathered at cemeteries, for parades and patriotic ceremonies to honor those who served in the military, those that returned and those who did- See TRIBUTE, A5 ROCK SPRINGS — This year’s Meigs County Relay for Life is coming up, June 11-12 on the Meigs County Fair Grounds. The event was discussed at the most recent meeting of the Meigs County American Cancer Society Advisory Board. It was reported Lois Oiler and Diana Jeffers have joined the planning committee and Oiler is coordinating the survivor invitation mailing. Entertainment has been booked for the majority of the duration of the event. There will be carnival-themed fun for the kids. So far, there are nine fund-raising teams (seven returning and two new teams). Holzer Clinic is hosting the Survivor Reception and coordinating the luminaries. Also discussed, effective June 1, the Meigs County Cancer Initiative, Inc. (MCCI) will only be able financially to provide local cancer patients with one $20 transportation voucher per month for medical appointments. The “Caring and Sharing” Cancer Survivor Support Group commenced monthly meetings on April 14 at the Mulberry Community Center. Meetings are held on the second See RELAY, A5 FAO awards Bachtel scholarships High: 96 Low: 67 BY CHARLENE HOEFLICH INDEX HOEFLICH@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM 2 SECTIONS — 12 PAGES Classifieds A7 Comics A6 Editorials A4 Sports A8 © 2011 Ohio Valley Publishing Co. POMEROY — Four Meigs High School 2011 graduates have been awarded Forest Bachtel Scholarships administered by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), each in the amount of $2,500. On behalf of the Foundation, Marianne Campbell, scholarship committee co-chair, made the surprise presentations to Brady Bissell and Alaine Arnold for academic excellence, and Camerin Bolin and Morgan Howard for athletic excellence, as the finale to Thursday’s Meigs High School awards ceremony. The scholarships are awarded from funds donated by Dr. Harry Keig in honor of the contributions of Forest Bachtel, long-time teacher and coach at Middleport High School, who at the age of 38 was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig disease. For the first time since the scholarships have been awarded, Mr. Bachtel’s two daughters, Carol Tannehill, a longtime Middleport resident, now at Holzer Senior Care, and Katherine “Kitty” Dallas and her husband, George, of Agoura, Calif. attended the presentation ceremony. Charlene Hoefich/photo As the Forest Bachtel scholarships awarded by the FAO to Brady Bissell, Alaine Arnold, Morgan Howard, and Camerin Bolin, left to right, were presented, the Bachtel daughters were there to watch. Katherine Dallas, left, with her husband, George, of Agoura, Calif., and Carol Tannehill of Holzer Senior Care, attended the presentations by Marianne Campbell, FAO scholarship committee co-chair, right. Also attending was Cory Taylor, an FAO committee member. �Tuesday, May 31, 2011 The Daily Sentinel • Page A2 www.mydailysentinel.com Events abound at French Art Colony Local Briefs STAFF REPORT GALLIPOLIS — Summer Arts Adventure Camps will return to the French Art Colony this summer with an array of visual and performing arts experiences for youth ages 3-18. The French Art Colony (FAC) and the FAC Dance Studio will offer unique programming nearly every week from the beginning of June through midAugust. FAC Dance Studio Instructors, Lauren Bone and J. Brian Turrill, will offer week-long dance camps featuring a variety of themes and music styles. Each dance camp will end the week with a showcase for families. Lauren Bone will offer camps for pre-ballet (ages 3-4) and ballet one and two (ages 5-7). On June 13-17 the ballet camp will feature the theme “Under the Sea”, on July 25-29, “Fairies and Pirates,” and August 8-12, “It’s a Jungle Out There”. Former Broadway dancer and professional choreographer J. Brian Turrill will offer three weeklong “Dance for Musical Theatre” camps for ages 8-12 and 13 and up. Each camp will be based on music from blockbuster Broadway musicals and major motion pictures. The week-long June 27-July 1 camp will feature music from “Wicked” and “The Wiz,” while from July 11-15 the camp will feature music from “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin.” Dance students will enjoy music from “Grease” and “Hairspray” during the Aug.15-19 camp. The French Art Colony main site will offer numerous multi-arts camps taught by art and art education students from the University of Rio Grande. The “Arts Adventure Camps” are offered on different weeks for students grades K-2, Grades 3-6, and special camps for teens, grades 7-12. The camps will feature imaginative activities designed to stretch the imagination and connect multi-arts with many different areas of learning. The “Little Artists” camps for grades K-2 will be offered 9-11 a.m. on select Tuesdays-Fridays throughout the summer. On May 31-June 3, the Little artists camp will feature “Splish Splash Color Bash;” on July 5-8, “Sensational Shapes,” and August 2-5, “Barnyard Palooza.” “Youth Arts Adventures” camps for grades 3-6 will be offered 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on select MondaysFridays. On June 6-10, students will be treated to a camp themed as “Treasure Hunters, Myths and Legends from Around the World,” on June 20-24, the theme “Superhero!” will be featured. July 11-15 will be themed “Adventureland Theatre,” July 1822, “Creatures and Critters,” and August 8-12 will feature “Imaginarium” and August 15-19, “Urban Adventures.” “Teen Art Explorations” for grades 7-12 will be offered 3-5 p.m. On June 13-17 teens can enjoy “Thrills and Chills On Stage,” on July 25-29, “Crazy and Abstract Art,” and on August 1519 “Urban and Street Art”. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program or organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans Additional details for all French Art Colony “Arts Adventures Summer Camps”, including camp fees, can be found online at www.frenchartcolony.org or by calling the FAC at 740-446-3834. All camps require advance registration and have limited capacity. Arnold received scholarship STAFF REPORT Alaine Arnold, a member of the 2011 Meigs High School graduating class, was the recipient of a four-year scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. The scholarship provides $2000 a year for a total of $8,000. Arnold’s name was inadvertently omitted from the scholarship listing earlier published. Immunization clinic set for Tuesday POMEROY — Meigs County Health Department will hold a childhood immunization clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Influenza shots are available for the public. Information and requirements are available by calling the department, 992-6626. Sports physicals POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department is offering free sports physicals from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., by appointment for sixth-12th graders of Eastern, Southern and Meigs Local. Students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bring completed paperwork and shot record. Paperwork can be picked up at the health department during business hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 992-6626. Shuttle Endeavour gone forever from space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Endeavour and its crew of six left the International Space Station and headed home to close out NASA’s next-to-last shuttle flight, pausing just long enough Monday to perform a victory lap and test equipment for a future interplanetary ship. “Endeavour looks real nice out there,” space station resident Ronald Garan Jr. called out. The space station crew beamed down video of the departing shuttle, the last ever shot of Endeavour in orbit. It was a dark, solitary image against the blue, cloud-covered Earth and grew increasingly smaller. NASA’s youngest shuttle — the baby of the fleet with just 25 space voyages — is due back in Florida early Wednesday. Its next stop after that will be a museum in Los Angeles for what some consider to be an early retirement. Endeavour undocked close to midnight Sunday, ending 11 1/2 days of joint flight. The two spacecraft were soaring more than 200 miles above Bolivia when they parted. By the time they were over eastern Europe, the shuttle astronauts could see the $2 billion cosmic ray detector they installed on the space station, as well as the new platform holding spare parts. “We’re the ones that get to see this incredible view, but you’re all with us in spirit, and this is really a new day for science aboard the space station,” shuttle commander Mark Kelly told Mission Control. Endeavour and its crew left behind a space station that now has a mass of 905,000 pounds and is 100 percent complete, at least as far as NASA’s share of the 12-year project. On the fourth and final spacewalk of the mission Friday, the astronauts attached an extension pole and declared the construction effort over. The Russian Space Agency still intends to add another compartment or two. But the other partners have all the major items they need already up there for the decade ahead. Atlantis will make one last supply run to the space station this summer to close out the 30-year shuttle program. Endeavour’s final job in orbit was to provide a platform for a navigation experiment, designed to assist future spacecraft that may fly to an asteroid or Mars one day. The shuttle and its astronauts hung around a few extra hours to accomplish the task, after photographing the station from all sides. “We’re closing another chapter on the flight,” astronaut Andrew Feustel radioed when the experiment ended. He asked if flight controllers got enough data. “We’ve got a roomful of happy people down here,” replied Mission Control. The lead shuttle flight director, Gary Horlacher, praised Kelly and his crew for their “absolutely flawless” 16-day mission. He wished them “a safe voyage” and said he’d meet them on the runway at Kennedy Space Center. Kelly promised to see him there, although he noted that stiff crosswind might postpone the touchdown. Endeavour will aim for a rare middle-of-thenight touchdown. Landing time is 2:35 a.m. Wednesday. Just four hours beforehand, Atlantis will begin the three-mile trek from the hangar to the launch pad one last time. Hundreds if not thousands of Kennedy Space Center employees will be on hand for the doubleheader events. Built to replace the lost Challenger, Endeavour will have racked up 123 million miles by flight’s end, beginning with its first journey in 1992, and have circled Earth more than 4,670 times. NASA’s launch director has mentioned on more than one occasion that Endeavour still looks new. “It’s kind of sad to see it ending, but it’s time to move on to the next chapter,” Horlacher told reporters Monday morning. One person missing all the fanfare in Florida will be Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the wife of Endeavour’s commander. She attended the May 16 launch, but underwent skull reconstruction two days later in Houston. She’s recuperating but Kelly said the landing will occur at an inconvenient hour and the nighttime views will be limited. Kelly got a special musical send-off Sunday from Giffords. The wakeup call was a song by a Tucson, Ariz., band. Kelly said the song, “Slowness” by Calexico, is about two people reaching across a distance, and references places in Tucson, his wife’s hometown. “I know she really, really wants to get back there,” Kelly said. “It’s an appropriate song because that’s coming soon.” Towns in Pa., Ohio reflect on tornado anniversary WHEATLAND, Pa. (AP) — As they dig out, tornado victims in the South and Midwest might find it hard to see past the wreckage of their communities to a future in which homes and businesses are rebuilt, trees are once again standing tall and proud, and life is back to normal. Maxine “Sis” Cluse knows how they feel. She lost everything she owned exactly 26 years ago, when the deadliest U.S. tornado outbreak between 1974 and this catastrophic season nearly flattened her hometown of Wheatland. Her simple advice to tornado victims: “You can’t give up.” Today, a visitor would be hard-pressed to detect any physical sign of the twister that wrecked Wheatland on May 31, 1985. The same goes for Niles, a town just over the state line in Ohio that was changed forever by the same tornado. If there’s a lesson to be learned in Niles, Wheatland and other towns devastated by long-ago disaster, it’s that communities are resilient. And that rebuilding, however slow, fitful, frustrating and expensive, will probably take place, though what emerges will not necessarily be a carbon copy of what was there before. The calamity that devastated Niles and Wheatland and has become an important part of both cities’ lore. More than a generation removed from a tornado outbreak in three states and Canada that killed about 90 people, storm survivors still talk about what it was like — and some still get nervous when the forecast calls for severe weather. The monster funnel, classified as an F5 on the Fujita tornado intensity scale, wrecked three miles of Niles before slamming into Wheatland as the strongest twister in Pennsylvania’s recorded history. Though they fell victim to the same tornado, the towns took different paths to recovery. In Wheatland, the superstorm killed eight residents, leveled most of the town’s industrial base and left 400 people homeless in the rough-and-tumble Flats section near the Shenango River. Wheatland rebuilt, but it wasn’t the same. Modern zoning precluded the kind of industrial-residential mix that had emerged gradually over many decades in the Flats, and the town council voted to turn the entire neighborhood into a 60-acre industrial park. A promotional brochure from the era boasted: “Wheatland: The Town a Tornado Couldn’t Beat!” The new industrial park welcomed several specialty steel companies, a trucking firm, a storage business, a machine shop and a manufacturer of cylinder caps. Yet most of the displaced residents never came back to Wheatland, and couldn’t even if they wanted to because of a lack of housing and room to build. By 1990, the town’s population had plummeted by hundreds of residents to 760. “Wheatland has changed a lot. We lost half of our residents. But we’re still a closeknit community,” said Sharon Stinedurf, the town’s secretary. A small memorial in the industrial park marks the devastating path of the tornado. Flowers are laid there each anniversary. About 15 miles to the west in Niles, the tornado killed nine people, destroyed 100 homes and businesses, and damaged 250 more. The economic loss totaled more than $60 million. Tom Telego, the city’s business manager and director of emergency management, said it took the city five years to fully recover. Population loss, now at 19,000, was minimal. Most businesses rebuilt; the ones that didn’t were replaced by other businesses. He said the rebuilding effort was helped by a sense of shared purpose. “It gives you a commonality that allows you to bond together and overcome it,” said Telego, who was a Red Cross volunteer in 1985. Overcoming is not the same as forgetting. Though Niles’ tornado sirens are tested at the same time every Saturday, residents still tend to look skyward — just to be sure. Delena Bowman remembers making dinner for her husband when the winds arrived that dark day, “like four trains coming through.” The family took refuge in the basement while the storm ripped away part of their home. Afterward, the Bowmans and their two children stayed in the wreckage for three weeks until they found a temporary place to live. Six months after that, on Thanksgiving weekend, they moved into their brand-new split-level — built on the site of their old home. It was a lot of hard work. At times Bowman felt aggravated and depressed. But she got through it. “We just took it day by day,” she said. “That’s about all you can do when something like that happens.” In Tuscaloosa, Ala., a much larger city where 41 people died and more than 5,000 homes were damaged or destroyed on April 27 this year, a 50-member task force is already putting together a long-term recovery plan. Everything’s on the table — stricter building standards, improved infrastructure, even aesthetics. A report to the mayor is due July 1. “We are in the juxtaposition of having to move swiftly but deliberatively,” Mayor Walt Maddox said. “We have managed the crisis very well. Now we have an opportunity to manage the recovery in a way that honors all who have lost so much.” He said the task force and members of his own staff are reaching out to other cities and towns that have rebuilt from disaster. “How did they move forward? What did they do right, and what are some lessons learned?” For answers, Tuscaloosa might look to Xenia, Ohio, where a monster tornado from the fierce outbreak of April 1974 killed 33 residents and leveled more than 1,000 homes and businesses. The southwestern Ohio city looks a lot different today than it did then. Business leaders and politicians argued over how to rebuild the heavily damaged downtown, and five years passed before developers broke ground on a strip shopping center that replaced quaint brick storefronts dating to the late 1800s. “At the time it seemed like a great concept because they were trying to re-energize the downtown,” said Tim Sontag, owner of a shoe store. “But it lost some of the qualities of a good downtown.” Alan King, who owns a child care center, wishes city leaders would have created a destination shopping area, not a strip mall with acres of parking and fast food restaurants. His advice to those just starting to rebuild: “Don’t rush just to fill space. ... Do something that will give you a vibrant community down the line.” Economist Daniel Sutter said the pace and strength of disaster recovery can turn on a number of factors, including the extent of the destruction, the wealth or poverty of the community, and the strength of its social and civic institutions. “Part of it becomes, what do you mean by recovery? Is a full recovery, the same population and employment levels you had prior to the disaster? Do you get back in the same growth path you had prior to the disaster?” said Sutter, a professor at the University of Texas-Pan American. “Everything is going to get picked up, the damaged buildings torn down, and the streets cleared,” he said. “But if a community is much smaller, you might question whether there has been a recovery.” As Cluse found out, recovery isn’t easy. For six weeks after the tornado roared through her life, she and her three young kids — all of whom had suffered injuries — slept on the carpet of a rented house devoid of furniture. Gradually, she replaced belongings and rebuilt her life. In 2000, she moved into one of five new houses offered to Wheatland’s tornado victims, funded by grants and built by a charitable organization. “It’s been a struggle after a struggle,” said Cluse, now 53. “I’ve come a long way.” �BY THE BEND The Daily Sentinel RACO awards multiple scholarships RACINE — Racine Area Community Organization awarded $13,400.00 in scholarships to Southern High School seniors at a dinner held last week at the Christian Outreach Center. Before a meal provided by RACO, Jesse McKendree, youth pastor of the Racine Baptist Church, had prayer. Kathryn Hart, president of RACO presented $600 scholarships to Tiffany Cundiff, Bobbi Harris, Trevor Flint, Eric Buzzard, Zachary Manuel, and Joey Forester. Hart spoke of the Edison Brace Memorial in memory of her father. He never had a chance for education and always wanted to help anyone who wanted to further their education. His memorial scholarship was started in 2004, the year following his death. Hart presented scholarships of $500 to Trevor Flint, Zachary Manuel and Eric Buzzard. Carol Adams presented the Jim Adams Memorial Scholarship of $500 to Zachary Manuel. She thanked RACO for the opportunity to present the scholarship and told of the criteria that she used to select the recipient. She said the applications that she received from RACO had the names removed and she had to choose by the information provided by the student. She chose this year’s applicant because of the high grade point average and extra curricular activities that the student performed, especially in sports, and also noted no days of absence. She said Jim Adams was known as "Big A" and that he liked to be a farmer as well as a teacher. On the farm he sowed seeds in the ground and at school, he sowed seeds of wisdom. He was principal at Southern for 22 years. He was a basketball coach and math teacher. Brenda Bradford Weller representing Kel Weller, Leon and Terry Bradford Jordan, presented the fourth annual $500 Clarence and Ruth Bradford scholarship to Sara Reitmire. Weller spoke of a favorite saying of Danny Thomas: "There are two kinds of people in the world, the givers and takers. The takers eat well, but the givers sleep well.” “If that is true, Kathryn Hart and RACO workers must sleep like babies.” She thanked RACO for providing her the opportunity to award this scholarship. Both of her parents grew up in Racine, her dad was an avid seaman, served in Merchant Marines during World War II. He rowed 6,000 miles on the Ohio River going to and from work. He was a volunteer firefighter and served on town council. Her mother was active in PTA, and worked many hours for the band boosters. They supported the school levies and flew the American flag every day. She was highly pleased with the application of the winner of her parent's scholarship. Louise Frank presented the Clarence Frank Scholarship to Tiffany Cundiff. Frank stated both of her sons graduated from Southern High School and Rio Grande College. Clarence never had the chance to attend college. He donated to RACO for several years, then to the Edison Brace Memorial Scholarship fund. He always wanted to help others and that is why they started this scholarship. Hart then presented the $500 Frank Cleland Memorial Scholarship and the $400 David B. Sayre scholarship to Zachary Manuel. Hart spoke of Cleland being a council member, mayor Submitted photo Kathryn Hart, president of RACO presented $600 scholarships to Tiffany Cundiff, Bobbi Harris, Trevor Flint, Eric Buzzard, Zachary Manuel, and Joey Forester. Submitted photo Submitted photo Carol Adams presented the Jim Adams Memorial Scholarship of $500 to Zachary Manuel. Brenda Bradford Weller representing Kel Weller, Leon and Terry Bradford Jordan, presented the fourth annual $500 Clarence and Ruth Bradford scholarship to Sara Reitmire. Submitted photo Kathryn Hart presented the $500 Frank Cleland Memorial Scholarship and the $400 David B. Sayre scholarship to Zachary Manuel. of Racine, and postmaster. He and his family were always giving back to the community. She spoke of Sayre always donating to RACO yard sales and helping his community and that was why one was started in his name. Kathy Hill McDaniel and Ron Hill presented the first $500 Leo and Helen Hill Memorial Scholarship to Sara Reitrmire. Both were graduates of Racine High School. She stated her dad was a late bloomer in education. He finished his degree and began teaching in his late forties. While he was finishing his degree, her mother was tending the home and raising five children. She made his education possible. Jeff Circle and Tim Hill represented the Class of 1975. They awarded the $400 scholarship in the name of Racine's Party in the Park, to Lee-Anna Cook. Cook did not attend the dinner and her check was accepted by Sara Reitmire. They thanked RACO for the honor of presenting the scholarship and the opportunity to help someone in the community. The class, under the organization of Monte Hart, Buddy Ervin, Tim Hill, Jeff Circle and Rhonda Ash Kerchman, chose to do this when they met for the first time in 25 years. They are challenging all future alumni classes to do so. This would be a way of each class giving back the the community. Melody Lawrence, on behalf of Hill's Classic Cars, Home National Bank, and Gatling Submitted photo Kathy Hill McDaniel and Ron Hill presented the first $500 Leo and Helen Hill Memorial Scholarship to Sara Reitmire. Submitted photo Jeff Circle and Tim Hill represented the Class of 1975 in awarding a $400 scholarship in the name of Racine's Party in the Park, to Sara Reitmire on behalf of Lee-Anna Cook. Ohio LLC, presented $1,000 Cruisin' Saturday Night Car show scholarships to Adam Warden, Sara Reitmire, John Holsinger, Eric Buzzard, and Eric Cundiff. Lawrence said this was the sixth year for this group to award the scholarships, stating that the first two were $250 each, and this year they were giving six $1,000.00 schoalrships. Their next annual car show will be Sept. 10. Hart presented Kim Romine with a gift from RACO upon her retirement from Southern Local Schools. She also presented gifts to yard sale workers Marylyn Harris, Irene Dill, Victor and Alice Wolfe, Libby Fisher, Erma Norris, Betty Sayre, Mary Ball, Bob and Sherri Kincaid, and a door prize to Kathy McDaniel. Jesse McKendree closed the presentation with prayer. Community Calendar Public meetings Tuesday, May 31 POMEROY — Local Emergency Planning Committee, 11:30 a.m., Senior Center. Lunch available. PORTLAND — Lebanon Township Trustees, 6 p.m., regular monthly meeting. Wednesday, June 1 POMEROY — Meigs County Board of Health, regular meeting, 5 p.m., health department. PAGEVILLE — Scipio Township Trustees, regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pageville Town Hall. Community meetings Friday, June 3 POMEROY – Meigs County PERI 74, 1 p.m. at the Mulberry Community Center. John Musser of the Community Improvement Corporation to speak on the economy of the coun- ty and possibilities for new industry. Tuesday, June 7 MIDDLEPORT – Middleport Lodge 363, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Church events Tuesday, May 31 POMEROY — DVD presentation and discussion of answers in Genesis series developed by Ken Ham, 7:30 p.m., Mulberry Community Center; topic “Why is there death and suffering?” Reunions Saturday, June 4 CHESHIRE – Reunion of descendants of Elbert Gerald Gillilan and Della Frankie Beaver at the Kyger Creek Clubhouse, Cheshire. Potluck Dinner at noon. Sunday, June 5 RACINE — Sayre Family Reunion, noon, Star Mill Park. Page A3 A S K D R . B RO T H E R S New college roommate was homeschooled Dear Dr. Brothers: I'm a transfer student starting soon at a new college, and I just found out my roommate-to-be was homeschooled for her entire education until college. Not that I'm prejudiced, but I'm nervous that since she hasn't been through normal schooling like everyone else, she'll be really hard to live with and will end up making it hard for me to settle in, and fit in, at the new school. Will it be any different living with a homeschooled roommate? — A.R. Dear A.R.: It's totally normal to be nervous about your new roommate at a new college, no matter what the situation. But the key is to not let your anxieties ruin your potential relationship with this new roommate. After all, your college chose the two of you to live together, and it's something you'll have to deal with for at least a year. Wouldn't you want to do everything you can to make sure that your living situation is a good one? Unfortunately, not every roommate pair turn out to be fast friends, but you'd be surprised how close you might become even if you think you have nothing in common. There is no reason to be concerned that you'll have trouble with your roommate because she's homeschooled. Home schooling is gaining in popularity, and most kids who are homeschooled participate in lots of extracurricular activities and social, sports, arts or other organizations, so they've spent just as much time making friends and learning to cope in the world of their peers as kids who attend public or private high school. Don't be afraid to talk to your new roommate about her school experience -- every homeschooling experience is different, so she probably has really interesting stories and things she can teach you about the whole process. Keep an open mind, and hopefully you and your new roommate will thrive together. *** Dear Dr. Brothers: My son is being bullied in school. I know this is a big problem in our schools right now, and there's a lot Dr. Joyce Brothers of media attention surrounding bullying, but that doesn't make it any easier for me to know what to do or say to my son. I've tried talking to the bully's parents, but they won't accept that their son is acting out, and they seem almost as mean as their kid. What else can I do, as a parent, to help my son? — G.G. Dear G.G.: It does seem like the more we pay attention to bullying in our schools, the more we see it cropping up. It's hard for any parent to see his or her child being bullied, especially when the bully's parents aren't cooperative. The main things that are important to do really relate to your relationship with your son. Make sure he knows that you want to hear if he's being bullied, and actively listen when he tells you about it. You can share experiences with bullying that you may have had, either as a child or as an adult, and tell him how you handled those experiences, to give him an example to look up to. You also should reassure your son that being bullied isn't his fault. Asking him if there's anything you or his school can do to help can empower him to ask for help in the future. You also can take steps with your son's teacher or school, and find out if there are any anti-bullying measures in place. You all can work together to find a way to separate -- or at least supervise -- the bully and your son so that your son feels safe in the school environment. Make sure this plan is implemented and working by talking to your son every day. You can check out the website Beatbullying.org for more tips on how to talk to your son about bullying, which will allow him to feel more comfortable dealing with bullies at school. (c) 2011 by King Features Syndicate �OPINION Page A4 Vermont, the land The party that forgot about jobs of healthy firsts John Boehner's constant refrain in advance of the 2010 elections was, "Where are the jobs?" It was a simple question pertinent to the concern far and away foremost in the public mind -- the Rich state of the economy. Lowery Since the election, Contributing the question for the Columnist GOP has become, "Where is your concern about jobs?" The unemployment rate is still at 9 percent. According to Gallup, 35 percent of people say the economy is their top concern, and 22 percent say jobs. Just 12 percent cite the federal deficit and debt. Republicans have taken the top concern of roughly 1/8th of the public and made it their existential cause. On top of that, they have taken a subset of the debt issue, the long-term fiscal sustainability of Medicare, and made it their calling card. If political life were fair, they'd be rewarded for their farsightedness. Medicare's trustees report that the trust fund that covers hospital stays will go broke in 2024, five years earlier than forecast just last year. But bureaucratic reports about threats more than 10 years off don't hit people where they live, especially not during a recovery that still feels like a recession. If you are worried about the security of your job, if your personal income is stagnant, if the value of your home is still declining, and if you are paying more for food and fuel, the perilous state of a government program circa 2024 that you know, one way or the other, will never be permitted to go bankrupt is not a subject of proverbial kitchentable conversation. The special election in New York's 26th District served as an early, albeit imperfect, referendum on the Republicans' new calling card. Democrats made the Republican plan to transition Medicare to a premiumsupport program the overwhelming issue. It worked. Henry Olsen of the American Enterprise Institute points out that blue-collar independents and Democrats who swung the GOP's way in 2010 swung against them this year. The Republican candidate Jane Corwin even bled blue-collar Republicans to a bogus "tea party" candidate. These voters are especially sensitive to economic conditions and especially chary of changes to government programs they will come to depend on. They also are absolutely essential to Republican hopes in 2012. Retreat on Medicare isn't an option now. Like Cortes in Mexico, Republicans have disabled their ships behind them. With Senate Republicans voting overwhelmingly in favor of the Ryan budget during a Democratic-engineered show vote, all but nine Republicans on Capitol Hill are on record for Paul Ryan's reforms. They'll have to fight it out, and, as Abraham Lincoln advised Ulysses S. Grant, "hold on with a bulldog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible." But even the shrewdest Medicare messaging will not suffice. For a party obsessed with the legacy of Ronald Regan, post-2010 Republicans have been quick to forget the absolute pride of place he gave to economic growth. The Ryan plan is called "The Path to Prosperity," although prosperity hasn't figured prominently in the conversation. Deficit reduction should only be an element of a program for renewing the economy, which directly impacts people's lives and also makes controlling the debt marginally easier. By a rough backof-the-envelope calculation, every 1 percent of economic growth above the assumptions of the Congressional Budget Office knocks $2 trillion from the debt over the next 10 years. House Republicans just released a growth plan. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio has been evangelizing for a growth agenda since his election last year. The elements are familiar -cutting taxes and reforming the tax code, reining in regulation, increasing energy production, passing freetrade agreements. It doesn't have much chance of getting signed into law, but neither does Ryan's Medicare plan. All of it is an exemplary exercise setting out a vision counter to President Barack Obama's and demonstrating that Republicans still know the most important question in American politics: "Where are the jobs?" Rich Lowry can be reached via email: comments.lowry@national review.com. 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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It was the first to establish the right Amy to free education Goodman for all -- public Contributing education. This week, Columnist Vermont will boast another first: the first state in the nation to offer single-payer health care, which eliminates the costly insurance companies that many believe are the root cause of our spiraling health-care costs. In a single-payer system, both private and public health-care providers are allowed to operate, as they always have. But instead of the patient or the patient's private health-insurance company paying the bill, the state does. It's basically Medicare for all -- just lower the age of eligibility to the day you're born. The state, buying these health-care services for the entire population, can negotiate favorable rates, and can eliminate the massive overhead that the forprofit insurers impose. Vermont hired Harvard economist William Hsiao to come up with three alternatives to the current system. The single-payer system, Hsiao wrote, "will produce savings of 24.3 percent of total health expenditure between 2015 and 2024." An analysis by Don McCanne, M.D., of Physicians for a National Health Program pointed out that "these plans would cover everyone without any increase in spending since the single payer efficiencies would be enough to pay for those currently uninsured or under-insured. So this is the really good news -- single payer works." Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin explained to me his intention to sign the bill into law: "Here's our challenge. Our premiums go up 10, 15, 20 percent a year. This is true in the rest of the country as well. They are killing small business. They're killing middle-class Americans, who have been kicked in the teeth over the last several years. What our plan will do is create a single pool, get the insur- 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 ance-company profits, the pharmaceutical-company profits, the other folks that are mining the system to make a lot of money on the backs of our illnesses, and ensure that we're using those dollars to make Vermonters healthy." Speaking of healthy firsts, Vermont may become the first state to shutter a nuclear power plant. The Vermont legislature is the first to empower itself with the right to determine its nuclear future, to put environmental policy in the hands of the people. Another Vermont first was the legalization of same-sex civil unions. Then the state trumped itself and became the first legislature in the nation to legalize gay marriage. After being passed by the Vermont House and Senate, former Gov. Jim Douglas vetoed the bill. The next day, April 7, 2009, the House and the Senate overrode the governor's veto, making the Vermont Freedom to Marry Act the law of the land. Vermont has become an incubator for innovative public policy. Canada's single-payer health-care system started as an experiment in one province, Saskatchewan. It was pushed through in the early 1960s by Saskatchewan's premier, Tommy Douglas, considered by many to be the greatest Canadian. It was so successful, it was rapidly adopted by all of Canada. (Douglas is the grandfather of actor Kiefer Sutherland.) Perhaps Vermont's health-care law will start a similar, national transformation. The anthropologist Margaret Mead famously said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Just replace "group" with "state," and you've got Vermont. * * * Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column. *** Amy Goodman is the host of "Democracy Now!," a daily international TV/radio news hour airing on more than 900 stations in North America. She is the author of "Breaking the Sound Barrier," recently released in paperback and now a New York Times bestseller. (c) 2011 Amy Goodman 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. Mail Subscription Inside 12 Weeks 26 Weeks 52 Weeks Meigs County . . . . . . . . . .$35.26 . . . . . . . . . .$70.70 . . . . . . . . .$140.11 Outside Meigs County 12 Weeks . . . . . . . . . .$56.55 26 Weeks . . . . . . . . .$113.60 52 Weeks . . . . . . . . .$227.21 Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. 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The Alzheimer’s Association is having a free community workshop “The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” at the Meigs Senior Center on June 14th at 10 a.m. “Dining with Diabetes” was conducted on May 2, 9, 16 in conjunction with the Meigs County Extension Office. The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) is in the process of compiling a Community Health Assessment. Juli Simpson is the Coordinator. The MCHD is collaborating with local social service, faith-based, health care and community partners. Results should be available after June 30th and will be used to obtain future grant money to promote wellness and/or to address health-related needs in Meigs County. The MCHD will place a one mill, five year renewal levy on the ballot in November. Support from the membership and public is appreciated. A Look Good…Feel Better (LGFB) session will take place on n’t. In his tribute to all veterans, Struble noted that the last of the World War I veterans has died and that the number of World War II veterans remaining is dwindling. He called on the younger generation of veterans to “pick up the task and carry on this time honored tradition of Memorial Day.” Struble asked those attending the observance to “be steadfast in the cause of human rights, liberties, law and order, and true Americanism.” Post Commander Tom Anderson read “I am Your Flag” and then made an appeal to those attending to always “love, honor and respect” the flag. The ceremony opened with the call to colors by the honor guard and the National Anthem played by the Southern Local Band directed by Chad Dodson. Al Hartson, Middleport Church of Christ pastor, gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Alice Wamsley, Legion Auxiliary president, talked about the role of the auxiliary in serving veterans. She said parties are held at Veterans Hospitals, June 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the Meigs County Library (Pomeroy Branch). Interested female cancer patients (currently undergoing treatment) must register by calling 1-888-2276446 Option 2 then 1. The Ohio Action for Healthy Kids (Zone 5) and the Athens County Creating Healthy Communities Program will sponsor a “Cooks Conference” for school food service personnel on July 27. The Ohio Department of Health is providing each Ohio County (who sends a representative for training) with a Catch Kids Club tool kit. This is an after-school fitness program for K-5 students. The Ferman E. Moore American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center, which is located within the MCHD, continues to receive minimal use. Local cancer survivors who visit mainly are interested in obtaining either MCCI transportation vouchers or wigs. The ACS Cancer Action Network (CAN) is conducting the Plant it Pink campaign, which is aimed at informing Ohio residents about the need for advocacy in the fight against breast cancer and to raise necessary funds for the ACS CAN to continue its lifesaving work. Pink tulip bulbs are being sold in honor of the 8,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Ohio this year. For a donation of $20, you receive 10 pink tulip bulbs (to be delivered in October) and a membership to the ACS CAN. For more information or to order bulbs, contact Midkiff at 740992-6626 (Monday through Friday Charlene Hoeflich photos Above: The Southern Local Band directed by Chad Dodson provides patriotic music for the Memorial Day observance in downtown Pomeroy. At left: Joe Struble speaks on the significance of Memorial Day and the importance of remembering and honoring those who have served our country. gifts are taken to veterans in nursing homes, support is given to post projects, and girls are sent to Buckeye Girls State. She said the major fund raiser comes from the observance of Poppy Day where donations are accepted. Hal Kneen sang “America,” the Southern band played another patriotic song and the Rev. James Keesee of Victory from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) or the ACS at 1-888-227-6446 Ext. 8602. The Meigs County ACS Advisory Board is in need of additional volunteer members. A “Nominating Committee” will be implemented and composed of existing members, who will prospect and recruit new volunteers as well as develop unit leaders for the Advisory Board. Members were asked to consider their interest in being on the Nominating Committee. The matter will be revisited during the July convention. Attendees completed Advisory Board Member Information forms for the ACS to retain on file. Members expressed excitement that local cancer survivors are aware of and using available ACS services. Potentially effective outreach efforts were noted. President Rae Moore said that she was very impressed with the information relayed during the May 12 Caring and Sharing Cancer Survivor Support Group. Moore commented on what an asset ACS Patient Navigator Kim Painter is to local cancer survivors. Moore also expressed appreciation to ACS’ John Largent and Amy Magorien for their efforts in Meigs County. The next Advisory Board meeting will take place on Thursday, July 21 at noon at the Mulberry Community Center. Lunch will be available for a donation via Savior’s Soup. Attending the meeting were Moore, Courtney Midkiff (who supplied information for this article), Maxine Griffith, Gloria Kloes, Magorien, JoAnn Crisp, Largent. Design From Page A1 were approved to assist teaching summer school every weekday at $10 per hour from 8 a.m. to noon beginning May 31 to June 16, not to exceed $520 per contract period. The duration equals 13 days for 52 hours total: Carmel Evans, Belinda Adams, Mindy Patterson, Launa Teaford, Pam Foreman. The following teachers were approved to teach science enrichment camp every weekday at $23 per hour from 8 a.m. to noon, beginning May 31 to June 16, not to exceed $368 per contract period. The duration equals four days for 16 hours total: Ann Ohlinger, Koste ElDabaja, Tricia McNickle, Richard Cooksey, Jon Sargent. The following bus drivers were approved to transport summer school children every weekday fom 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. or completion of route beginning May 31 to June 16 not to exceed $624 per contract period - Kathy Miller, Vicki Carter, Melissa Reedy. The following were approved on supplemen- Meigs County Forecast • p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind between 3 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. • Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind between 3 and 5 mph. Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 • Baptist Church gave the benediction. The finale came with the laying of a wreath on the Ohio River in tribute to all those lost at sea, and a gun salute by the honor guard. tal contracts: Richard Cooksey, junior high track and field, cross country; Jennifer Holt, prom advisor; Brian Weaver, assistant football coach; Jeff Caldwell, varsity boys basketball; Alan Crisp, athletic director; Nicole Whorbrey, high school cheerleading advisor; Chad Dodson, marching band; Wes Riffle, spring fitness center attendant, ($1,000). The following were approved to teach OGT summer prep and administer summer OGT Brent Smith, Jon Sargent, each for 12 hours at $23 per hour. Approved agreement with Dr. Chantel Weisenmuller to provide psychological services to the district. The Board approved dental rates from COGSEOVEC at $49.63. 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Tope Furniture Galleries and Lifestyle Furniture owned by Tope Furniture, Inc. was founded by Earl in 1952. He was well known locally as an artist specializing in water colors, winning both amateur and professional awards. Earl was an avid golfer and enjoyed singing in the Barbershop Quartet. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 63 years Rosethel Thomas Tope; a grandson Christopher Scot Tope; a brother, Edward, two sisters Edith Cook and Evelyn Evans. He is survived by three sons and three daughters; Thomas Earl (Mary) Tope, Jan (Dr. Fred) Williams, David Alan Tope, all of Gallipolis, Peggy Ellen (Mick) Davenport of Pomeroy, Elizabeth Ann (Dr. Greg) Tobin of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Timothy Scot (Teri) Tope of Worthington, Ohio, 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Craig McCormick, Justin Linhart, Joe Supple, Jason Shinn, Chase Tobin, Bryce Tobin, and Nathan Bowman. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Edelblute, Wendell Thomas, Cliff Wilson, Cliff Thornton and Dr. Richard Simpson. Services will be Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Gallipolis, Ohio with Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at First Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 5-8 pm. Arrangements are being made by Willis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Ohio Valley Christian School at First Baptist Church 1100 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio or Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send email condolences. Tribute • Earl Eugene Tope Charlene Hoeflich photos • Linda Lou Johnson, 69, of Mason, W. Va. went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2011, at her residence. Born on March 9, 1942, in Ramage, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late James Baxter and Annalee (Kirk) Chapman. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Brad Johnson of Mason; daugher, Bridgette (Charles) Longwell of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; son, Brad “Bo” (Dana) Johnson of Long Bottom; grandchildren, Charles “Kenny” Longwell, Colby Longwell, Kyle Johnson, and Brandon Johnson; sister, Peggy (Marvin) McFarland of Letart, W. Va.; brothers-inlaw, Robert and Hank Johnson of Florida, and Glenn (Pam) Johnson of Letart; sister-in-law, Kathy Van Meter of Mason, and Belva (Bob) Workman of Rutland and many friends and fellow employees. Friends may call at the Foglesong-Roush Funeral Home at Mason, W.Va. from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Kirkland Memorial Gardens. The Rev. 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Poor condition. $45,000 Cash sale only call 765-977-7165 TUESDAY TELEVISION GUIDE �Tuesday, May 31, 2011 The Daily Sentinel • Page A8 www.mydailysentinel.com Harvick wins when Earnhardt runs out of gas CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. was out front on the final lap for the first time in 105 races, and the only thing standing in the way of a victory was the gas, or lack of it, in his tank. The crowd roared as he took the white flag, the fans stomping in the stands in near hysteria over the almost certain ending of Earnhardt’s nearly three-year losing streak. In a blink of an eye, it was over. The gas tank in his Chevrolet ran dry along the backstretch at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and as Earnhardt tried to coast his way through the final turn, Kevin Harvick zipped past him to steal the Coca-Cola 600. It was a heartbreaking end for the victorystarved JR Nation, and somewhat mimicked the final lap of the Indianapolis 500. Earlier Sunday, rookie JR Hildebrand crashed coming out of the final turn to lose the Indianapolis 500. Both Earnhardt and Hildebrand are sponsored by the National Guard, and the sudden turns in the two big races spoiled what would have been a celebratory Memorial Day for the military, which makes sponsorship of auto racing its top marketing tool. “We almost won this race,” Earnhardt said. Broadcast from the garage on Charlotte’s 200-foot wide big screen, the crowd erupted in cheers for NASCAR’s most popular driver. He settled for seventh, and his last win was at Michigan in 2008. It’s the second time this year he’s lost to Harvick, who has led just nine laps in his Sprint Cup Seriesbest three victories. Harvick passed Earnhardt for the lead in the closing laps at Martinsville, and has taken no joy in beating him either time. “I think everybody sitting up here would say we want the 88 to win and they’re so close to winning and both times they had a chance to win,” Harvick said. “We are going to do what we have to do to win the races, and today it all just worked out strategy wise that we won the race. “But I feel so stinking bad for him, and I know how bad he wants it. It’ll happen.” Earnhardt was comfortably out front in the closing laps of NASCAR’s longest race of the year. Earnhardt knew stretching his gas to the finish was going to be tough, but crew chief Steve Letarte ordered him to go for broke. It capped a frantic few minutes of strategy as nearly five hours of racing came down to fuel mileage and a final twolap sprint to the finish. The crew chief begged Earnhardt to not worry about gas and chase down Greg Biffle and Kasey Kahne over the final 20 laps. But Letarte reversed course when Kahne closed in on Biffle, and Matt Kenseth, who was running fourth, stopped for gas. Figuring Biffle and Kahne would run out racing each other for the win, he urged Earnhardt to sit tight and try to exploit their misfortune. It might have worked, too, if Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson’s engine didn’t fail four laps from the finish. Biffle had to stop for gas under caution, and Kahne and Earnhardt lined up side-by-side for the final restart. Earnhardt, on the bottom, got a great jump as Kahne got hit from behind by Brad Keselowski. It caused cars to stack up in the middle of the pack, and debris was strewn everywhere. But the caution call from NASCAR never came. Earnhardt got to the white flag just fine. But because the yellow never waved, he had to race and couldn’t make it to the finish. Earnhardt ran out on the back straightaway and coasted through the final turn until Harvick passed him. “The spotter was like, ‘Man, they’re coming! They’re coming!’ I was like, ‘I’m cruising. What am I supposed to do, get out and pedal this thing with my feet?’” Earnhardt said. Harvick had a similar reaction. “The spotter was going nuts, “The 88’s out of gas! Keep going!’” Harvick said. “I’m like ‘Well, I’m not going to let off!’ What do you want me to do? I’m going as hard as I can go. All of a sudden, he just shut off. He had sucked every drop out of it.” Meanwhile, David Ragan finished second in a Ford behind the Chevrolet of Harvick. Joey Logano was third in third in a Toyota, and Kurt Busch was fourth in a Dodge. AJ Allmendinger and Marcos Ambrose were fifth in sixth in Fords for Richard Petty Motorsports. Regan Smith was eighth in a Chevrolet, while the Toyotas of David Reutimann and Denny Hamlin rounded out the top 10. The finishing order wasn’t really indicative of how drivers managed the 600-mile race. Biffle and Kenseth probably had the best cars, but Biffle would up 13th and Kenseth was 14th because of the fuel issues. 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He already had been selected to be the interim head coach while Tressel served a five-game suspension. Ohio State spokesman Jim Lynch said he was unaware of any buyout or severance package. He added that Tressel had returned from vacation Sunday night and met with athletic director Gene Smith, who then met with staff. Tressel typed his resignation and submitted it to Smith, he said. The resignation was first reported by The Columbus Dispatch. Clearly, the turmoil had been building. The resignation comes nearly three months after Ohio State called a news conference to announce it has suspended Tressel for two games — later increasing the ban to five games to coincide with the players’ punishment — and fined him $250,000 for knowing his players had received improper benefits from a local tattoo-parlor owner. The school said at the time it was “very surprised and disappointed” in Tressel. Yet, the school still managed to crack jokes. Asked if he considered firing Tressel, Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee said then: “No, are you kidding? Let me just be very clear: I’m just hopeful the coach doesn’t dismiss me.” Tressel’s downfall came with public and media pressure mounting on Ohio State, its board of trustees, Gee and Smith. “We look forward to refocusing the football program on doing what we do best — representing this extraordinary university and its values on the field, in the classroom, and in life,” Smith said in a statement Monday. “We look forward to supporting Luke Fickell in his role as our football coach. We have full confidence in his ability to lead our football program.” Tressel and Ohio State were to go before the NCAA’s infractions committee Aug. 12 to answer questions about the player violations and why Tressel did not report them. He denied knowledge of improper benefits to players until confronted by investigators with emails that showed he had known since April 2010. After several NCAA violations by him or his players over the years, Tressel’s problems deepened after learning several players received cash or discounted tattoos. Contrary to NCAA bylaws — and his own contract — Tressel received emails from a former player about this and did not tell his athletic director, university president, compliance or legal departments or the NCAA for more than nine months. The 58-year-old Tressel had a record of 106-22-0 at Ohio State. He led the Buckeyes to eight Bowl Championship Series games in his 10 years. Combined with a 135-57-2 record in 15 years at Youngstown State, where he won four Division I-AA national championships, Tressel’s career mark was 241-79-2. The author of two books about faith and integrity, he remains a scapegoat to many and a hypocrite to others. Even though he has many backers, a rising chorus of detractors had stepped forward during the ongoing NCAA investigation. There were also questions about his players and their friends and family members receiving special deals on used cars from two Columbus dealers. But at one time his image was that of an honest, religious man who never said or did anything without thinking it through first. His nickname was “The Senator” for never having a hair out of place, praising opponents and seldom giving a clear answer to even the simplest of questions. He’d gotten into trouble with the NCAA even before coming to Ohio State. He was the coach at Youngstown State when it received scholarship and recruiting restrictions for violations involving star quarterback Ray Isaacs. Still, Andy Geiger, then Ohio State’s athletic director, favored Tressel over Minnesota coach and former Buckeyes linebacker Glen Mason for the job after John Neal C. Lauron/Columbus Dispatch/MCT Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel is consoled by his wife Ellen after the Buckeyes 24-21 loss to the University of Texas in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, on Monday, January 5, 2009. Cooper was fired in January 2001. Cooper was let go ostensibly because the program lost direction, with several off-the-field problems. But perhaps more damaging was his 2-10-1 record against rival Michigan and 3-8 mark in bowl games. Introduced at an Ohio State basketball game in 2001, Tressel vowed that fans would “be proud of our young people, in the classroom, in the community, and most especially in 310 days in Ann Arbor, Mich., on the football field.” Tressel’s first team went just 75, losing the Outback Bowl, but upset 11th-ranked Michigan 2620. But in his second year, with a team led by freshman tailback Maurice Clarett, the Buckeyes won everything. They went 14-0, winning seven games by seven or fewer points. Ranked No. 2, they took on top-ranked Miami in the Fiesta Bowl for the BCS national title. In the second overtime, Clarett bulled over the middle for a touchdown and the Buckeyes held to clinch their first national title since 1968. After the game, Tressel held aloft the crystal football. The following summer, Clarett reported that a used car he had borrowed from a local dealer was broken into and that he had been hit by thousands of dollars in losses. Clarett’s call to police came from Tressel’s office. Clarett admitted he had made up the break-in call and later took a plea deal. But the NCAA began looking into Clarett and the team. Soon after, he was declared ineligible. He would never play another college game. The Buckeyes went 11-2 in 2003 and followed that with an 84 mark in Tressel’s fourth season. There had been a stream of players getting in trouble, but in December 2004 backup quarterback Troy Smith was suspended for the bowl game and the 2005 regular-season opener for accepting $500 from a booster. Smith would go on to win the 2006 Heisman Trophy, leading the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record and a season-long No. 1 ranking. Despite being a heavy favorite in the national title game, the Buckeyes were routed by Florida 41-14. A year later, Tressel guided the Buckeyes to the national championship game but lost again — 3824 to underdog LSU. The Buckeyes were national contenders each of Tressel’s next three seasons, with off-the-field problems mixed in. In 2005 offensive coordinator coach Jim Bollman was reprimanded for trying to arrange for a car and a loan for a recruit. Several other Buckeyes players were arrested on a variety of charges. But the Buckeyes continued to win and play in rich bowl games. That was enough until his latest brush with the NCAA. Ohio State announced in December during what would be a 12-1 season and a top-five national ranking that it would suggest to the NCAA that five players — most of them top players, including star quarterback Terrelle Pryor — would sit out the first five games of the 2011 season after they admitted they had received improper benefits. They had sold memorabilia such as championship rings, uniforms and in the case of Pryor, a Fiesta Bowl sportsmanship award, for cash or discounted tattoos at a Columbus parlor. The violations came to light in a U.S. Attorney investigation into drug trafficking involving the owner of the parlor, Edward Rife. When federal agents raided his home and the parlor, they came across hundreds of signed Ohio State items. A 10-day investigation by Ohio State resulted in the self-imposed five-game penalties and the players repaying the money they gained to charity. The NCAA allowed the players to play in the Sugar Bowl, a move many observers said showed the national governing body put the money interests of the bowl ahead of routine punishment in other similar cases. Tressel had learned that Pryor and wide receiver DeVier Posey were involved in the memorabilia deals when he received an email from lawyer Christopher Cicero, a former Ohio State walk-on and letterman in the 1980s, back in April 2010. It was not until Ohio State began to work on an appeal of the five-game suspensions for the players that investigators came across the emails between Cicero and Tressel. The coach then finally admitted that he knew of what has been called Tattoo-Gate by local media. At a March 8 news conference, Tressel said he chose not to tell anyone because he was bound by confidentiality to not expose the federal drug trafficking investigation. Yet he had forwarded the very first email he received from Cicero to Ted Sarniak, a businessman and “mentor” of Pryor. Sarniak knew about the NCAA violations — and of Tressel’s coverup — for almost nine months before Smith and Gee found out. “As I think back to what I could have done differently ... I’ve learned that I probably needed to go to the top legal counsel person at the university and get some help,” Tressel said. He said he hadn’t given a thought to what the rest of the country thought of Ohio State’s program and that he was not beating himself up over the violation. “I don’t think less of myself at this moment,” he said. “I felt at the time as if I was doing the right thing for the safety of young people.” The Daily Sentinel • Page A9 OSU players, alums still stand behind Tressel COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As others labeled him a cheater and likened him to President Richard Nixon, Ohio State fans stood by Jim Tressel on Monday as the coach resigned amid an NCAA investigation into the football program. A red spray-painted “Tressel til I die” banner hung over a porch near campus, and members of “Buckeye Nation” on Twitter continued to sing praises for the coach who led the team to a national championship and lost to rival Michigan only once in his 10 years at the helm of the Buckeyes. Ohio State announced the resignation as the athletic department approaches an Aug. 12 date with the NCAA’s infractions committee over several possible rules violations stemming from players selling memorabilia to the owner of a local tattoo shop. Buckeyes fans and players immediately came to Tressel’s defense. Starting linebacker Andrew Sweat tweeted, “You have done a tremendous amount for us as football players but more importantly developing us as men.” Former tight end Jake Ballard called Tressel “one of the best human beings I have ever met” and said “all he ever did was care and help people.” Students on campus also rallied around their former coach. Matt Parker and Curt Stine, who graduate this spring, heard honks from passing motorists and words of support from pedestrians after they turned a white blanket into their “Tressel til I die” banner and hung it above their porch. “A lot of the students here love Tressel because of all the winning we’ve done recently, especially beating Michigan,” said Parker, a political science major planning to attend law school at the University of Buffalo. Parker, 22, said he wasn’t surprised by the resignation itself, but by its timing, about three months after Ohio state President E. Gordon Gee and Athletic Director Gene Smith had expressed their support for the coach. “I figured he was our coach and we were gonna fight through it with him,” said Stine, 21, a political science major and logistics manager for UPS. “I don’t think it was his decision so much as the athletic department putting pressure.” In March, Ohio State announced it had suspended Tressel for two games and fined him $250,000 for failing to report what he knew about players receiving improper benefits from the tattoo-parlor owner. The suspension was later increased to five games, the same punishment given five players who sold memorabilia, including star quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Tressel, 58, had a record of 106-22-0 in 10 years at Ohio State. He led the Buckeyes to a national championship and eight Bowl Championship Series games. Prior to taking over the Buckeyes, he had a 135-57-2 record in 15 years at Youngstown State. Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini, who grew up in Youngstown and played free safety at Ohio State, issued a statement calling Tressel “an outstanding football coach and a good man.” “I’ve followed and respected his career since his days at Youngstown State, and through his tremendous success at Ohio State the past decade,” he said. “He will be missed in college football.” Alumni who rang in to support the coach were surprised by the resignation. “I was completely shocked and saddened by it,” said Eddie Langhenry, a 2008 graduate in sports and leisure studies who grew up in Cleveland. “I wouldn’t deny he did something wrong, but thought he was going to serve his penalty and coach through it.” Tamieka Cobb, a 2003 graduate, said she “immediately just stopped” when she heard about the resignation. “I couldn’t believe it,” said Cobb, 29, a real estate agent in Columbus. “It’s like the end of era.” Cobb grew up in Youngstown watching Tressel coach the Penguins and said he “always put his players first,” “It’s like he sacrificed himself for his players,” she said. “He wants to make sure his players have a good career after all this over with.” Ohio State said linebackers coach Luke Fickell will serve as interim coach for the 2011 season and a search for a Tressel replacement will start after the season. Fickell already had been selected to be the interim coach while Tressel served the five-game suspension. Langhenry, 25, said he believes Ohio State will still be among the top college football teams in the country. “It’s Ohio State. They’ll be fine,” he said. “They’ll take it. They’ll recover.” Parker said he hopes the resignation, by separating the coach from the school, helps the university as it heads into the NCAA infraction hearing. He said he hopes Ohio state doesn’t see players transferring, withdrawing commitments or playing for rivals. “If we lose some of our top recruits from Michigan,” he said, “that would be the worst thing I think.” OSU doesn’t have to pay Tressel anything COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The resignation of coach Jim Tressel on Monday means Ohio State does not have to pay him another penny of his estimated $3.5 million annual salary. According to the contract, which runs through the 2014 season, Tressel “shall not be entitled to receive any further compensation or benefits under this agreement” if he resigns. Ohio State spokesman Jim Lynch said Monday that he was unaware of whether a buyout or severance package was part of Tressel’s resignation. An addendum to the contract does permit Tressel, if he resigns for any reason, to become an associate athletic director at a salary of $150,000 per year. Section 5.3f does stipulate that Ohio State can void that portion of the agreement. �SPORTS Page A10 Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Bryan Walters/file photo Paul Boggs photos/Jackson County Times-Journal Gallia Academy’s Caleb Craft attempts to clear the bar in the pole vault event held Thursday night at the Division II track and field championships at Meadowbrook High School in Byesville, Ohio. Southern senior Daniel Jenkins, right, glides into second base standing up in this May 26 file photo of a Division IV regional semifinal baseball game against Eastern at Beavers Field in Lancaster, Ohio. Hager, Adkins win regional titles Green Wave rolls past Southern, 7-0 BY SARAH HAWLEY SHAWLEY@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM BYESVILLE, Ohio — Gallia Academy and River Valley combined to send 14 athletes to the OHSAA State Track and Field Championships following Saturday’s regional meet. The Blue Devils will Adkins send seven athletes in f o u r events, the B l u e Angels are sending five athletes in t h r e e events and Blodgett the Lady Raiders are sending two runners in three events. River Valley’s Jessica Hager and Gallia Academy’s Peyton Adkins earned regional titles, joining the Blue Angels’ 4x800 meter relay team, which won on Thursday. Hager won the 300 meter hurdles (44.93) — an event she was second in last year — becoming River Valley’s first regional track champion since the turn of the millennium. Hager finished eighth in the event at last year’s state meet. Hager will also be competing in the 200 meter dash, after finishing third (26.53). Hager run in both events at the 2010 State Championships, finishing eighth in the 300 meter hurdles. Adkins — who will also compete as part of the 4x800 team — won the regional title in the 1600 meter run (5:14.07), finishing just five seconds ahead of teammate Mckenna BY BRYAN WALTERS BWALTERS@MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM River Valley senior Jessica Hager, second from right, leaps over an obstacle in the 300m hurdles event held Thursday night at the Division II track and field championships at Meadowbrook High School in Byesville, Ohio. Warner (5:19.07). Warner will also represent the Blue Angels in two events. Abby Wiseman and Samantha Barnes will make up the other two legs of the 4x800 meter relay. Gallia Academy freshman Hannah Watts will also run at the state meet after finishing second in the 400 meter dash (59.36). Hager will be joined by Katie Blodgett, who will be making her first state meet appearance. Blodgett took fourth place in the 3200 meter run (11:41.68). The Blue Angels finished fifth as a team with 38 points, while the Lady Raiders scored 24 points to finish ninth. The host team, Meadowbrook, won with a score of 56 points. The 24 points scored by River Valley tops last year’s mark of 14 points as the most points scored at the regional level since the start of the millennium. The Blue Devils are Gallia Academy senior Austin Wilson, left, hits full stride during the 400m dash event held Thursday night at the Division II track and field championships at Meadowbrook High School in Byesville, Ohio. sending seven athletes in a total of four events. The team scored a total of 42.5 points to take third place overall. Both the 42.5 points and seven runners are records for the Blue Devils track team since prior to the 2000 season. Gallia Academy placed second in all four boys events it will participate in at the state level. Senior Matt Watts — who will be making his third state appearance of the school year — placed second in the 1600 meter run (4:23.52). Watts was a state tournament participant in cross county and wrestling in the 2010-11 school year for the Blue Devils. Tyler Campbell qualified for the state meet during Thursday’s competition, taking second in the long jump. In addition to the two individual qualifiers, the Blue Devils will be sending two relay teams to the state meet. The 4x100 meter team of Frank Goff, Campbell, Ethan Moore and Austin Wilson finished second at the regional meet (43.78) and the 4x400 team of Jonathan Caldwell, Joe Jenkins, Moore and Wilson also finished second (3:26.50). Caldwell finished fifth in the 110 hurdles (15.82) and sixth in the 300 hurdles (40.36), just missing out on the state meet in both events. Matt Watts failed to advance in the 3200 meter run, finishing eighth. Also competing on Saturday, but not advancing, were Samantha Barnes (800m run — 10th), Tyler Campbell (high jump — sixth), Kaitie Roberts (discus — sixth) and the Blue Angels 4x400 meter relay team (seventh). Complete results of the 2011 Division II Region 7 Championships are available at www.baumspage.com LANCASTER, Ohio — If Southern baseball was Superman, Newark Catholic would be the kryptonite. For the fifth consecutive postseason, the Green Wave once again got the best of Southern on Friday night during a 7-0 victory in a Division IV regional final at Beavers Field in Fairfield County. The Tornadoes (18-7) mustered only two hits and three baserunners against Newark Catholic, which advanced to its third consecutive Final Four with the triumph. Southern — which has been to five consecutive regional tournaments — has now had its last five postseasons ended by the Green Wave, including a 7-4 decision last year in this same championship contest. Green Wave starter Michael Lewis wasn’t over-powering in his complete-game victory — recording only three strikeouts — but Lewis allowed zero walks and also had only Southern baserunner make it to second base. NCHS also committed one error in the triumph. The Green Wave pounded out 11 hits against Southern starter Ryan Taylor, who also hit two batter and issued four walks over seven innings in the setback. The Tornadoes also committed three errors in the field. Southern’s lone hits came from Danny Ramthun and Daniel Jenkins. Ramthun had a two-out single in the fourth, while Jenkins added a one-out single in the seventh and later advanced to second base on a fielder’s choice. Eric Buzzard also Buzzard Warden reached safely on an error with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Both teams went scoreless in the first, but Newark Catholic broke things open in the top of the second by sending nine batters to the plate — which netted the Green Wave six consecutive hits and an early 4-0 advantage. Two walks and two SHS errors allowed Newark Catholic to add another run in the fifth for a 5-0 edge, then two hits and an error in the seventh plated two more insurance runs for the Green Wave — concluding the scoring at 7-0. Lewis, James Thomas, Garrett Vernau and Judah Wollenburg each had two hits apiece for Newark Catholic, followed by Jimmy Lough, Tanner Potts and Nate Taylor with one safety each. Vernau and Potts both drove in two runs apiece to lead the Green Wave. It was the final game for SHS seniors Eric Buzzard, Adam Warden and Daniel Jenkins in the Purple and Gold. The Tornadoes finished second in the Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division with an 11-5 league mark. 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