https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/9e2ad5614ea3920013fc7457597425d0.pdf d6ecc6e1928c9ce08a58d69d946c0ecc PDF Text Text Running at the next level Farm Museum lights open High School Basketball NEWS s 8A NEWS s 6A SPORTS s 1B Breaking news at mydailytribune.com Issue 49, Volume 52 Sunday, December 9, 2018 s $2 Dean Wright | OVP Suicide and crisis intervention professional Jeff Yalden addresses audience members at River City Fellowship Church. Trust and love: Weapons against teen suicide By Dean Wright deanwright@aimmediamidwest.com GALLIPOLIS — Suicide prevention professional Jeff Yalden spent the last few days meeting with students at River Valley High School and Middle School, Gallia Academy High and Middle Schools as well as South Gallia, as he sought to spread a message of awareness and prevention in a partnership with Gallia Citizens for Prevention and Recovery. Yalden also took a moment to address adult community members and youth Thursday evening at River City Fellowship Church in Gallipolis. Pastor John O’Brien welcomed visitors to the church. Executive Director of the Board of Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Robin Harris spoke briefly of the importance of assisting area agencies in the pursuit of mental health services and how it benefited the everyday lives of area residents. Gallia Citizens for Prevention and Recovery Chairman Thom Mollohan introduced Yalden. Yalden has been featured as a life coach on MTV’s Made television show as well as spoken with groups of people in all 50 states of the US, 48 countries and more. He has made it a life mission to prevent teen suicide and raise awareness to improve community responses to mental health and outreach. He has commonly worked with schools and teachers over the past several years while also having published several books and has been featured in nationally published magazines and more. Yalden emphasized the importance of spending time with family, minimizing exposure to social media while recognizing its strengths and loving children unconditionally. He encouraged listeners to be aware of the signs of potential depression as well as to watch for signs of substance abuse. Instead of yelling and chastising, he encouraged families to ask questions and listen. He encouraged parents to hold their children accountable but be sensitive to a teenager’s viewpoints as they often “lived in the moment.” What might not seem like the end of the world to an adult may be a pivotal life moment for a young person. Yalden encouraged parents to be the “trusted” person in their child’s life while also giving their child power and ownership of their lives. He encouraged a change in culture, to be open and understanding of those who struggle with mental health and to ask how others were feeling instead of condemning them for a condition that is not their fault. “We have a problem,” said Yalden to the crowd. “It’s tough..I love your kids. They were Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Feeney Bennett American Legion Post 128 member Jim Bradbury places a wreath in the river during Friday morning’s Pearl Harbor ceremony. Remembering Pearl Harbor Staff Report MIDDLEPORT — Putting into action the vow to never forget, members of Feeney Bennett American Legion Post 128 conducted the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony on Friday morning. Each year on December 7, no matter the temperature or the weather, the Legion members gather at 8 a.m. at he Middleport boat ramp for a ceremony which includes a prayer, the placing of a wreath in the river and a gun salute. A ceremony was also held at the Mason Levee on Friday. Members of the Stewart-Johnson V.F.W. Post 9926 of Mason and Smith-Capehart American Legion Post 140 of New Haven gathered at the Mason levee at noon to hold a ceremony to remember Dec. 7, 1941, the entry into World War II. The groups annually throw a red, white, and blue wreath into the water to remember those who lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attack. Although the men could not make their way to the dock due Mowrey, assisted by V.F.W. Commander Ray Varian. Other members remained at the top of the hill for prayer and a gun salute. The ceremony ended with the playing of “Taps.” The placing of the wreath in the river as part of the ceremony is a tribute to those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor 77 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941. The Japanese attacked the U.S. Naval base in Hawaii at around 7:55 a.m., propelling the United States into World Sarah Hawley | Sentinel War II. The marker at the top of the boat ramp in Middleport tells of Rear More than 2,400 Admiral William W. Outerbridge. Americans were killed at Pearl Harbor, and another 1,000 wounded. When attacks on Pearl Harbor and other military bases were over, more than 300 aircraft were damaged or destroyed, and 21 ships were sunk or damaged. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of war the following day. The president gave Mindy Kearns | Courtesy an address declaring A gun salute marked the 77th anniversary of Pearl Harbor during Dec. 7 as “a date which a ceremony Friday at the Mason levee. The ceremony was held by will live in infamy.” the Smith-Capehart American Legion Post 140 of New Haven and Stewart-Johnson V.F.W. Post 9926 of Mason. Sentinel managing editor Sarah to the high water, the wreath was tossed from the boat launch ramp by 92-year-old Milford Hawley and Ohio Valley Publishing freelance writer Mindy Kearns contributed to this report. See SUICIDE | 3A Sounds of the Season A NEWS Obituaries: 2A Editorial: 4A Weather: 8A B SPORTS Classifieds: 6A Comics l: 7A Celebration held at historic courthouse JOIN THE CONVERSATION By Lorna Hart Special to OVP What’s your take on today’s news? Go to mydailytribune.com or www.mydailysentinel. com and visit us on facebook to share your thoughts. Courtesy photo The Eastern Bell Choir performs at the Chester Courthouse. CHESTER — Sounds of the holiday season rang through the Chester Courthouse during the Chester Shade Historical Association Open House with a performance by the Eastern High School Bell Choir. “There are many events the ‘officially’ kick off the Christmas season in the county, but nothing like a performance by the Eastern High School Bell Choir in See SEASON | 7A �NEWS/OBITUARIES 2A Sunday, December 9, 2018 OU to hold combined commencement ceremony ATHENS — Approximately 900 students are expected to participate in the Fall Commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 15 at Ohio University’s Convocation Center. The combined undergraduate and graduate ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Professor of Functional Morphology and Vertebrate Paleontology Nancy Stevens, Ph.D. will serve as the University’s 2018 Fall Commencement speaker. Dr. Stevens, of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, has conducted field research in more than a dozen countries across Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, including several expeditions to the Rukwa Rift Basin of Tanzania. Her international team has discovered several new species of fossil mammals, crocodilians, snakes, frogs, fishes, and invertebrates. Her work also explores modern day extinction dynamics through research on some of the most critically endangered primates on the planet, with projects in Madagascar, Vietnam and Uganda. “Dr. Stevens has made exceptional contributions to the Ohio University community and to the world through her research and discoveries,” said President M. Duane Nellis. “We are pleased that she has agreed to share her wisdom and encouragement with OHIO graduates at Fall Commencement this December.” Degrees will be conferred in the following order during Fall Commencement 2018:Candidates for Doctoral Degrees Candidates for Master’s Degrees Candidates for Bachelor’s and Associate Degrees There will be a recessional for this event. Once the name of a graduate has been called at the stage, they should return to their seat. After all degrees have been conferred, the 2018 Fall Commencement will stand adjourned. For more information, visit www.ohio.edu/ commencement. Commencement will also be live-streamed from that page. GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS Letters to Santa MIDDLEPORT — Letters to Santa may be dropped off in a specially marked box at Middleport Village Hall. Be sure to include a return address as children may receive a response from Santa. Raised Around Rio Christmas Bazaar Pomeroy will be selling fruit basket this year, with the proceeds to help our local veterans. Cost for each basket is $15. You may place your order by calling Steve VanMeter 740-992-2875 or John Hood 740-992-6991. The fruit baskets well be ready by Dec. 16. AARP Safe driving class RIO GRANDE — At 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rio Grande Fire Station, Dec. 9, families can visit with Santa from noon to 2:30 p.m., get lunch and see Raised Around Rio festivities. Veterans holiday meal GALLIPOLIS — The annual Veterans Holiday Meal will be served on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the DAV/AMVETS building, located at 108 Liberty Ave, Gallipolis. The meal is sponsored by the Gallia County Veterans Service Commission and is free to all veterans and their families. The doors will open at 1:45 p.m. with the meal being served from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you are planning to attend, please call 740-446-2005 no later than Wednesday, Dec. 5. Toy Drive MIDDLEPORT — A toy drive is taking place at Middleport Village Hall to benefit the Department of Job and Family Services Angel Tree Program. New toys may be dropped off at Middleport Village Hall until Dec. 18. There is a wrapped box in the lobby where toys may be placed. RUTLAND — Friends of Rutland is holding a toy drive to benefit children of the Rutland community. The drive is a coordinated effort between Dollar General of Rutland, Friends of Rutland Committee on Community Improvement and Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services. All contributions will benefit children of households who are currently enrolled in a benefit program of Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services. Eligible households will be those located in the Village of Rutland or Rutland Township. Toys may be dropped off in the appropriate receptacles at Dollar General of Rutland and Rutland Post Office. The final collection date for contributions is Monday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — A safe driving class sponsored by AARP in connection with the Gallipolis Christian Church will be given on Dec. 14 at the Gallipolis Christian Church located at 4486 State Route 588, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch will be provided by the church). Registration forms can be completed by calling the church office at 740-245-0134. Instructor is James Oiler. Animal Bedding available MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Humane Society will be providing straw for animal bedding during the months of November, December, January and February. Vouchers may be picked up at the Humane Society Thrift Shop, 253 North Second Street, Middleport, for a fee of $2. Vouchers are to be redeemed at Dettwiller Lumber in Pomeroy. There is a limit of one bale. Christmas Lighting Contest RUTLAND — The Rutland Friendly Gardeners Christmas Lighting Contest will be judged on Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. Judging will take place on every street, going down State Route 124 to Cooks Gap Hill and up New Lima Road to Joe Bolin’s. Money prizes will be awarded. Immunication clinic POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. Please bring child(ren)’s shot records. Children must be accompanied by a parent/ legal guardian. A $30.00 donation is appreciated for immunization administration; however, no one will be denied services because of an inability to pay an administration fee for state-funded childhood vaccines. Please bring medical cards and/or commercial insurance cards, if applicable. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County GenealogiThose who are insured via commercial insurcal Society will host its annual Christmas Open ance are responsible for any balance their comHouse on Friday, Dec. 14 in its office at 459 Secmercial insurance does not cover for vaccinations. ond Avenue. Hours will be from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Gift ideas avail- Shingles and pneumonia and vaccines are also available as well as flu shots. able in the shop. Call for eligibility determination and availability or visit www.meigs-health.com to see a list of accepted commercial insurances and Medicaid for adults. POMEROY — The American Legion Post #39 Christmas open house set Fruit Baskets AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 436-840) Telephone: 740-446-2342 A companion publication of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune and Times Daily Sentinel. Published Sunday through Friday. Subscription rate is $131.61 per year. Sunday Times-Sentinel OBITUARIES WILLIAM JAMES MEEK JR. BIDWELL — William James Meek Jr. passed away Dec. 3, 2018, at home in rural Bidwell. “Bill Jr.” was born June 1, 1956, at Holzer Hospital to William James and Martha Meek. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1974, where he lettered in varsity track in the 2 mile run. He graduated Cum Laude from Rio Grande College in 1977 with a B.S. in Communications, and completed extensive post graduate studies in Rhetoric at Ohio University. He married Diana L. Wheeler on the 19th of July 1980 at the Dexter Church of Christ. Together they were blessed with five children, Heather (Jerry) Lambert, Holly J. Meek, William James Meek III, Jeremy B. Meek and Hannah R. Meek. They were also blessed with 1 grandchild, Luke Lambert. Bill spoke of his family with pride and loved them all dearly. William served as a Clinical Director and Substance Abuse Counselor for nearly 30 years and wanted to make a positive impact in the community he loved and lived his entire life. He was faithfully taught to Love the Lord by his mother, who preceded him in death last year. Friends and family may call at the Waugh-HalleyWood Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral and burial services will be held later and will be private. An online guest registry is available at waughhalley-wood.com. WILLIAM ‘TONY’ SHERMAN GALLIPOLIS — William “Tony” Sherman, 63, of Gallipolis, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born Feb. 15, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carter Langston and Gerri Keys Sherman. Tony was employed at Golden Corral for many years, enjoyed fishing, the Ohio State Buckeyes and his spending time with his grandchildren. Tony is survived by his wife of 27 years Annette Johnson Sherman; three sons, Dwayne (Ashley) Madison, Derick (Brooke) Johnson, Erick (Elizabeth) Johnson; a daughter, Shawnita (Tone) Johnson; many grandchildren and special friends, Megan Roberts and Tammy Wolfe. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the EwingSchwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at ewingfuneralhome.net. RIFE POINT PLEASANT — Daniel Rife, 42, of Point Pleasant, died Dec. 3. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Deal Funereal Home. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday. Burial will be in the Creston Cemetery, Leon. MAYNARD WELLSTON — Glenna Sue Maynard, 73, Wellston, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in the Little Pearl Baptist Church, Vinton, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Marcum Family Cemetery, Wilkesville. Friends and family may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel, Monday, 4-7 p.m. CARMAN, SR. GALLIPOLIS — Donald Alfred Carman, Sr., 77, Gallipolis, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at his home after a lengthy illness. Private Funeral services will be conducted in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio with burial to follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Ohio, both at the convenience of the family. SCARBERRY PROCTORVILLE — Leo Scarberry, 90, of Proctorville, Ohio, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Proctorville V.F.W. Post 6878 will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at the funeral home. SOPHER MIDDLEPORT — Shirley Hysell Sopher of Middleport, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at the Overbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Visitation for family and friends will be held two hours prior to the service. Prices are subject to change at any time. CONTACT US WIN up to $100 log onto www.mydailysentinel.com OH-70093443 www.mydailytribune.com PUBLISHER Bud Hunt, Ext. 2109 bhunt@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 2102, bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com www.mydailyregister.com 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Gallipolis, OH and submit your photos POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sunday Times-Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. OHIO BRIEFS Plant worker gets 5 years BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man caught placing glass shards into shipments of plastic foam cups to fast-food restaurants has been sentenced to five years in prison. A statement from U.S. Attorney Russell M. Coleman on Thursday said 44-year-old Waylon J. Horton of Munfordville pleaded guilty in July to tampering with consumer products. Horton was charged in 2016 after Michigan-based Dart Container Corp. contacted authorities about possible product tampering involving Horton while he was employed by the company at a plant in Horse Cave. The prosecutor’s office said Horton put glass in cups on two separate occasions in 2016 that were then shipped to fast food restaurants. �NEWS Sunday Times-Sentinel Sunday, December 9, 2018 3A MEIGS HEALTH MATTERS Marking Progress: CHIP implementation By Ian Blache Special to Times-Sentinel The Meigs County Health Department and Get Healthy Meigs! have a vision: to improve the overall well-being of Meigs County residents. Quite a lofty goal, you might say. One thing the health department and GHM! use to make sure they are achieving this goal is their Community Health Improvement Plan, or CHIP. The CHIP is a 70-page document that represents months of work by more than 50 citizens and over 20 organizations in and outside Meigs County. The CHIP came from a long process that also involved a Community Health Assessment, or CHA. More than just acronyms, the CHIP and the CHA are two of the required building blocks to the health department’s state accreditation. They are also tools health departments use to understand the health of their counties and the success of their efforts toward positive change. The CHIP contains five health priorities that Meigs County residents deemed most important focus areas: Substance Abuse, Maternal and Child Health, Workforce Development, Chronic Illness and Healthy Behaviors. With each, participants developed multiple goals and outcomes, decided on strategies and selected the best methods to measure their progress. Now that GHM! is nearing the end of its first year of CHIP implementation, it is reviewing some of this progress. The following are a few 2018 accomplishments: * Tracking tools were implemented to help GHM! execute strategies and assess outcomes * On July 10, Meigs County Commissioners hosted the Employer Health and Wellness Fair with nursing, dental, and behavioral health services represented * Completion of the Pedestrian Master Transportation Plan * Certification of a Meigs County Drug Treatment Court * Hopewell Health offering Rapid Access program to Meigs County residents for opioid treatment * Maternal and Child Health devised a new process to help more expectant mothers stop smoking * GHM! increased outreach to expand awareness of health care options * In August, the Meigs Community Prevention Coalition held Prevention Day at the Meigs County Fair * Created a comprehensive Resource Guide listing all health resources serving the county * Chemical Dependen- cy Counselor Assistant (I and II) program launched by GHM! partner University of Rio Grande to increase relevant workforce * GHM! members were involved in Access to Care project and HRSA Opioid Planning Grant * In February, Career Palooza events held for Meigs County grade school and high school students These and other activities continue from the dedicated people serving on GHM! But as we approach 2019, remember that the vision also includes new members like you! With further questions, call Michelle at (740) 992-6626 and continue to Get Healthy, Meigs! Ian Blache, Director of Workforce Development and Grants Coordinator at University of Rio Grande, is contracted by the Meigs County Health Dept. for the Meigs County Community Health Improvement Plan. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR Monday, Dec. 10 ees regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire House. POMEROY — The BEDFORD TWP. — Meigs County Health The Bedford Township Department will be trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting closed from noon to 4 at 7 p.m. at the Bedford p.m. for the staff Christmas party. Normal hours Town Hall. will resume at 8 a.m. on MIDDLEPORT — The Get Healthy Meigs! Dec. 13. POMEROY — ThomAccess to Care subcomas A. Shelton will presmittee will be meeting ent a message through Monday, Dec. 10, from song at 6:30 p.m. at 10 a.m.-noon in the 3rd the Pomeroy Church of floor conference room at the Meigs County Job Christ. and Family Services to discuss the completed Access to Care report provided by Dr. Morrone at Ohio University. POMEROY — Pomeroy Library, Gingerbread House Decorating, 6 p.m. All supplies will be provided to create a festive cottage. All ages POMEROY — The welcome. Meigs County Board of WELLSTON — The Health meeting will take GJMV Solid Waste Manplace at 5 p.m. in the agement District Board conference room of the of Drectors will meet Meigs County Health 3:30 p.m. at the district Department, which is located at 112 E. Memo- office in Wellston. rial Drive in Pomeroy, Ohio. POMEROY — Pomeroy Library, Acoustic Night at the Library. Join the group at 6 p.m. POMEROY — Pomefor an informal jam ses- roy Library, Inspirationsion. al Book Club, 10:30 a.m. GALLIPOLIS — Read and discuss “The Bossard Memorial Christmas Secret” by Library Board of TrustWanda Brunstetter with ees will have the regular us. Light refreshments monthly meeting 6 p.m. are served. at the library. GALLIPOLIS — SUTTON TWP. — AFSCME Retirees, The regular monthly Gallia and Jackson meeting of the Sutton Township Trustees will be held in the Racine Village Hall Council Chambers beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Friday, Dec. 14 Counties, Sub-chapter 102, will hold their next meeting on Friday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at the Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1165 State Route 160, in Gallipolis. The subchapter is seeking new members in the twocounty area. GALLIPOLIS — The monthly Board meeting of the O. O. McIntyre Park District will be at 11 am, in the Park Board office at the Courthouse, 18 Locust St., Gallipolis. See us at our Facebook Page: Raccoon Creek County Park/ O.O. McIntyre Park District. Monday, Dec. 17 POMEROY — Pomeroy Library, Family Support Group, 3 p.m. Support for those who have family members dealing with addiction. Hosted by Hopewell Health. POMEROY — Pomeroy Library, Book Club, 6 p.m. Read and discuss “Winter Street” by Elin Hilderbrand. Refreshments are served. Tuesday, Dec. 18 GALLIPOLIS — UPWARD Basketball Coaches Meeting in the Family Life Center, 7pm; First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Ave. SCIPIO TWP. — Scipio Township Trust- MIDDLEPORT — The youth group of Ash Street Church, 398 Ash St, Middleport, Ohio, will be presenting a Christmas play at 6 p.m. King Herod hires a detective to find the Wisemen. Friday, Dec. 21 POMEROY — Pomeroy Library, 11 a.m. Cookbook Club. Cookie Exchange. Bring a dozen cookies to share with others and take a mixed dozen home. Don’t forget to bring the recipe to share. POMEROY — Pomeroy Library, Polar Express Party, 1-3:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas to watch the Polar Express on the big “screen” at the library. Crafts will be available after the showing. Cookies and milk will be served. GALLIPOLIS — Christmas Musical, “Smokey Mountain Homecoming” at 7 p.m.; First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Ave. Sunday, Dec. 23 GALLIPOLIS — Christmas Musical, “Smokey Mountain Homecoming: at 10 a.m., Candlelight evening worship, 6 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1110 First Avenue. Shrine Club president speaks to DAR The DAR Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of American Revolution met in November at the Pomeroy Library with the speaker being Clarence Hill from Gallipolis Shriners, who gave a presentation on Patriotism. Hill is a Vietnam Veteran and the President of the Gallipolis Shriners Club. He told of the many wonderful services that the Shriners do for sick children and their families in the Shriners hospitals. He also spoke of the Vietnam War era and his enlistment. The presentation of Good Citizenship certificates were next on the program and were awarded to two local high school students: Baylee Grueser from Southern Local School, and Emmalee Durst from Eastern Local School for the winning essays. Both students and their families were in attendance. Refresh- ments were served to all and the groups business meeting was held after the program. The meeting was opened by Regent Gina Tillis, and the Pledge to American Flag, Star Spangled Banner , and DAR rituals were recited by members. On Oct. 27, Gina Tillis, Opal Grueser, and Mary Rose visited the Gallipolis Chapter of DAR. It was noted on Dec. 5 an open house was to be held for members at the National Quarters in Washington, DC. The Waldschmidt Open House tour near Cincinnati was on Dec. 1 and 2 from 1-5 p.m. both days. There will be no meeting here in December but members plan to visit shut in members on Dec. 14. The next meeting will be held in January at the Library in Pomeroy. Information submitted by Linda Russell. OHIO BRIEFS Baby elephant joins zoo herd POWELL, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has announced the birth of a baby elephant. The zoo says the Asian elephant, born Thursday, appears strong. Its sex has not yet been determined because the zoo is giving it time to bond with its mother, Phoebe. It is the first elephant born at the zoo in almost 10 years and joins a herd of six at the zoo. The zoo says Phoebe had the opportunity to breed with a male, Hank, but the attempts were not successful. She was artificially inseminated with sperm from Hank and a male at another zoo. 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According to the Pew Research Center, 33 percent of those who were surveyed dread the commercialism/ materialism of the holiday and 73 percent of people agree that the true meaning of Christmas is being phased out in favor of new gadgets, new clothes, and new stuff. www.pewforum.org/. What happened? Do we blame commercialized Christmas on the “Coca-Cola” Santa Claus that styled and profiled in the Saturday Evening Post in 1920? Dangling the carrot of instant gratification on television commercials, our children beg and plead for the latest, shiniest, and most expensive toys. Many adults teach small children that a magical being in a red suit that lives at the North Pole brings presents on Christmas Eve—lots of presents—too many presents. Fostering greed and materialism in our youngest to our oldest citizens, the holiday is more about Dr. Melissa receiving than giving. Does happiness equal gifts? Ask an American teenager. Martin Contributing Is Santa teaching our children to define contentment as possessions? columnist Do we blame major retailers for product propaganda? Purchase our merchandise. Put money in our pockets! Make our holiday merrier than yours. Christmas mania madness is about money—more money for retailers and manufacturers. Spend. Spend. Spend. Jewelry advertisements up the pressure for romancers to find the perfect gift. Love is connected to the diamond carat. Don’t sweat your debt. Your sweetheart needs that ring bling. Buy more lights, tinsel, and wrapping paper. Acquire more decorations. Add to your collection of Santa figurines. More. More. More. And buy teeny tiny collectible toys as stocking stuffers. Manufacturers know that collectibles rake in the cash. Buy shoddy objects that break and are thrown away before the New Year holiday. Black Friday and Cyber Monday every year. Sales galore! Marketing mania reigns supreme. Deck the halls with your credit card’s high interest rate. Fa la la la la la la la. Line our pockets with your hard-earned cash. When you overspend and can’t pay your rent or utility bills, we don’t give a rat’s patootie. Glam and glitter draws you in so we can dig into your saving’s account. It’s a ho-ho holiday hoax. And a debt disaster. Merry scary Christmas. Profit is not a dirty word, but hoodwinking the public is dirty. And using Santa Claus as bait to catch more profit is dirty. What about the American economy? Doesn’t consumerism feed the need? Yes, but follow the money trail. Who gains and gets the most? When did “budget” become a dirty word? Consumers, hop away from the holiday hype. What about buying American-made? Instead of items from communist countries that violate human rights. Watch out for counterfeit and knockoff products. And step away from cheap plastic crap that litters our landfills. Buyers beware of totalitarian countries that poison products for profit. Remember the epic Cabbage Patch Kids craze of 1983? The evening news showed customers surging into stores to grab the desired dolls and engaging in hitting, shoving, trampling. The Cabbage Patch Kid, the iconic symbol of toy obsession, depicted supply and demand. “My kid must have a doll! I’ll pay any amount.” God bless us two and not you. Holiday stampedes for the flavor-of-the-year electronics became vogue. Camp-out in long lines; rush the entrance, dash for deals. Be the first to buy the hottest gadgets! Competitive consumerism is rampant. The top Christmas toys list is announced every year. Promotional codes, coupons and sales suck buyers into the sea of competition for the popular toys. The stores shelves are emptied long before Christmas day. Major toy store owners smile all the way to the depository. Manufacturers laugh all the way to their stockpiles of gold coins. Frenzied parents engage in bidding wars on eBay for prized products. “I am a failure if I can’t buy what my child wants!” Consume. Consume. Consume. Then discard items when they go out of style. Drop off boxes of stuff to thrift stores so you can reduce the consumerism guilt which allows us to buy more stuff the following Christmas. Buy. Buy. Buy. I must have it. I cannot live without it. I cannot be the only one without it. Whatever your “it” is. This is my Conspiracy Theory of the secret society of Santa retailers, merchants, and manufacturers. Have you noticed how much earlier malls and stores decorate and promote sales? Play Christmas music? Bombard you with bargains? Are you feeling green over spending too much green? Then halt impulse-buying. And cease rushing madly to the malls on Christmas Eve. Stop the reckless spending—lock up your wallet. Make moderation your mantra. Put the Santa Claus spending craze back into the box. Close the lid. Step away. Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, columnist, educator, and therapist. She lives in Ohio. www.melissamartinchildrensauthor.com. THEIR VIEW Importance of community values During the holiday season, we are all reminded of the meaning of home. Home, for most, is the comfortable warmth of family and friends that surround us in our communities, which are the foundational strength of many Ohioans across the state. For our communities to thrive, we must all work together to give back and help those who are unfamiliar with the warmth of home this holiday season. Additionally, we as a state need to do all that we can to honor military members who are away from loved ones because of their service protecting those and women who at home. live in Ohio and The Ohio Ryan are pursuing an House last week Smith passed House Bill Ohio House advanced degree by granting them 716 to provide a Speaker in-state tuition warm welcome at state colleges to active duty and universities. It is military families who recently moved to Ohio. important that as Ohioans we give back to the This includes tempomilitary families that rary state occupational give so much to serve licenses for military our country. members and spouses I ask that all of us that moved here from serve however and out of state. This meawherever possible dursure provides a conveing this season of givnient and efficient way ing, whether that means for our military men and women to carry on volunteering time at a with their occupational food shelter, shoveling a neighbor’s driveway, or duties after relocating. The House also recently comforting a friend in need. As a state reprepassed House Bill 603, sentative, I find that the which supports our active duty service men most rewarding part of the job is helping those constituents who need it most. It is why I first ran for office and why I wake up every day to serve the people of my district and the state of Ohio. In the Ohio House, it remains our priority to not only pass policy that positively impacts our brave veterans but also families across the state. So no matter where you live or who you will be celebrating with this year, from my family to yours, I wish all of you a safe and fulfilling happy holiday. Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) is the State Representative for the 93rd District and the Ohio Speaker of the House. TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Sunday, Dec. CBS. In 1975, President 9, the 343rd day of 2018. There are 22 days left in Gerald R. Ford signed a $2.3 billion seasonal the year. loan-authorization that officials of New York Today’s Highlight in City and State said History: would prevent a city On Dec. 9, 1987, the default. first Palestinian intefaIn 1984, the fivedeh, or uprising, began day-old hijacking of a as riots broke out in Kuwaiti jetliner that Gaza and spread to the West Bank, triggering a claimed the lives of two Americans ended as Irastrong Israeli response. nian security men seized control of the plane, On this date: In 1608, English poet which was parked at TehJohn Milton was born in ran airport. In 1990, Solidarity London. In 1917, British forces founder Lech Walesa captured Jerusalem from (lek vah-WEN’-sah) won Poland’s presidential the Ottoman Turks. runoff by a landslide. In 1935, the DownIn 1992, Britain’s town Athletic Club of Prince Charles and PrinNew York honored colcess Diana announced lege football player Jay their separation. (The Berwanger of the Unicouple’s divorce became versity of Chicago with final in Aug. 1996.) the DAC Trophy, which In 2000, the U-S later became known as Supreme Court ordered the Heisman Trophy. In 1940, British troops a temporary halt in the opened their first major Florida vote count on offensive in North Africa which Al Gore pinned his best hopes of winduring World War II. ning the White House. In 1958, the antiTen years ago: Illinois communist John Birch Gov. Rod Blagojevich Society was formed in (blah-GOY’-uh-vich) was Indianapolis. arrested after prosecuIn 1962, the Petrified tors said he was caught Forest in Arizona was on wiretaps scheming designated a national to sell Barack Obama’s park. vacant Senate seat In 1965, “A Charlie for cash or a plum job Brown Christmas,” the for himself in the new first animated TV special featuring characters administration.(Blagojevich was convicted of from the “Peanuts” wide-ranging corruption comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, premiered on in 2011 and sentenced Thought for Today: “In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.” — Friedrich Nietzsche (NEE’-chuh), German philosopher (1844-1900) to 14 years in prison.) NBC announced that “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno would be moving to prime time. Five years ago: North Korea announced it had sacked leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle, Jang Song Thaek, long considered the country’s No. 2 power, for leading a “dissolute and depraved life” (Jang was reportedly executed three days later). Scientists revealed that NASA’s Curiosity rover had uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars. Retired managers Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox were unanimously elected to the baseball Hall of Fame by the expansion era committee. Actress Eleanor Parker, 91, who played a scheming baroness in “The Sound of Music,” died in Palm Springs, California. One year ago: After more than three years of combat operations, Iraq announced that the fight against the Islamic State group was over, and that Iraq’s security forces had driven the extremists from all of the territory they once held. Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield became the sixth Sooner to win college football’s Heisman Trophy. Today’s Birthdays: Actor Kirk Douglas is 102. Actor-writer Buck Henry is 88. Actress Dame Judi Dench is 84. Actor Beau Bridges is 77. Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus is 76. Comedian-songwriter Neil Innes is 74. Actor Michael Nouri is 73. Former Sen. Thomas Daschle, D-S.D., is 71. World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Kite is 69. Singer Joan Armatrading is 68. Actor Michael Dorn is 66. Actor John Malkovich is 65. Country singer Sylvia is 62. Singer Donny Osmond is 61. Rock musician Nick Seymour (Crowded House) is 60. Comedian Mario Cantone is 59. Actor David Anthony Higgins is 57. Actor Joe Lando is 57. Actress Felicity Huffman is 56. Crown Princess Masako of Japan is 55. Country musician Jerry Hughes (Yankee Grey) is 53. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is 52. Rock singer-musician Thomas Flowers (Oleander) is 51. �NEWS Sunday Times-Sentinel Sunday, December 9, 2018 5A Lodge installs new officers No. 723. Worshipful Brother Guy Bing II served as Installing Secretary. Worshipful Brother Bing is the current District Education Officer for the 12th Masonic District and he is a Past Master of Middleport Lodge No. 363. Worshipful Brother Gary Coleman served as Installing Chaplain. Worshipful Brother Gary Coleman is the Worshipful Master of Middleport Lodge No. 363. Other officers installed for Harrisonville No. 411 for the 2019 Masonic year include WB Glen Kennedy, Senior Warden; WB Glen Brown, Junior Warden; Bro. Jesse Pullins, Treasurer; WB Harry Roush Jr., Secretary; WB Larry Well, Chaplain; RWB Jerry Well, Senior Deacon and Lodge Education Officer; Bro. Jayson Tillis, Junior Deacon; WB Charles D. Wilson, Senior Steward; WB Roger S. Gibson, Junior Steward; WB Ron Casto, Tyler. Gary A. Coleman of Middleport was installed as Master of Middleport Masonic Lodge No. 363 on Tuesday, Dec. 4, by the Grand Master of Masons in Ohio, Jess N. Raines. Coleman is also an active member of Shade River Lodge No. 453 in Chester, Pomeroy Chapter #80 of Royal Arch Masons, Bosworth Council #46 of Royal and Select Masons, Ohio Valley Commandery #24 of Knights Templar, and the Valley of Cambridge Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He served as the 2018 Grand Photographer for the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio and has been asked to serve as the 2021 Grand Photographer for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Ohio. Coleman enjoys spending time with his family, photography, and genealogy in his free time, is a member of the Meigs County Bicentennial Committee, and is part of the management team at Kroger in Ripley, W.Va. Worshipful Master Coleman was installed by Most Worshipful Grand Master Jess N Raines, Grand Master of Masons of the State of Ohio. Other installing officers for the evening included Worshipful Brother Larry Byer, Installing Marshall. Worshipful Brother Byer is a Past Master of Middleport Lodge No. 363. Worshipful Brother Jeffery Peckham served as Installing Secretary. Worshipful Brother Peckham is a Past Master of Middleport Lodge No. 363. Worshipful Brother Roger Winebrenner served as Installing Chaplain. Worshipful Brother Winebrenner is a Past Master of Middleport Lodge No. 363. Other Middleport NEW YORK (AP) — A panel of judges says lawsuits filed on behalf of babies born in withdrawal from opioids should be considered by the same judge who is presiding over hundreds of claims from local governments against the drug industry. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ruled on the matter Thursday, just one week after hearing arguments on it. Lawyers for the babies said they have different legal concerns and need different information than the governments who have filed most of the 1,400 suits blaming companies that make, distribute and sell prescription painkillers for an opioid crisis that killed some 48,000 Americans last year. Lawyers say they’re seeking to represent in class actions lawsuits about 40,000 babies a year who are born to mothers using prescription painkillers or illicit opioids such as heroin or fentanyl. Part of their concern, they said, is that the lead lawyers for the government entities in the lawsuits have not represented their specific issues. In a written opinion, Judge Sarah Vance said that creating a second group of lawsuits under the jurisdiction of a second judge would slow down the cases. She pointed out in her order that judges can create a process for representing dissenting views among those generally on the same side in complex cases like this. Four other judges joined Vance’s order. Two members of the panel did not take part in the decision. Scott Bickford, a lead lawyer for the babies, said his side is deciding whether to appeal. “We will not rest until the babies’ claims are heard,” he said in an emailed statement. Judge Dan Polster, who is based in Cleveland and is overseeing the litigation, is pushing for a settlement that would address business practices regarding opioids and potentially provide money for those harmed by the toll of addiction and overdoses. BROADCAST 3 (WSAZ) 4 (WTAP) 6 (WSYX) 7 (WOUB) 8 (WCHS) 11 (WVAH) 12 (WVPB) 13 (WOWK) CABLE 27 (LIFE) 29 (FREE) 30 (PARMT) 31 (NICK) 34 (USA) 35 (TBS) 37 (CNN) 38 (TNT) 39 42 (A&E) 52 (ANPL) 57 (OXY) 58 60 61 (WE) (E!) (TVL) 62 (NGEO) 64 (NBCSN) 65 (FS1) 67 (HIST) 68 (BRAVO) 72 (BET) 73 (HGTV) 74 (SYFY) PREMIUM 6 PM 6:30 of different religious, ethnic or social backgrounds, share a belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind. Charity is an important tenet of the Masonic fraternity. 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With 75,000 Masons and 450 local Lodges, Ohio has one of the largest Masonic memberships of any state in the country. As a fraternal organization, Freemasonry unites men of good character who, though Cops Full Metal Jacket ('87, War) Matthew Modine. TVMA Full Metal Jacket TVMA 18 (WGN) Cops In the Room Pirates Ball Pirates Ball In Depth Poker (N) Poker Heartland Tour 24 (ROOT) (5:00) NHL Hockey Pittsburgh vs Ottawa 25 (ESPN) SportsCenter (N) SportsCenter (N) College Football Bowl Special (L) 26 (ESPN2) NCAA Basketball Purdue at Texas (L) Boxing Top Rank Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jose Pedraza Kickboxing Glory 62 OUR 55th YEAR LAMP SHADES Lodge Officers installed for the upcoming year were: Jordan Pickens, Senior Warden; Jeff Warner, Junior Warden; Guy E. Bing II, Secretary; Jeff Fields, Treasurer; Don Stivers, Chaplain and LEO; Ken Barnett, Senior Deacon; Raymond Cotterill, Junior Deacon; Ed Neutzling, Senior Steward; Larry Coleman, Junior Steward; and Billy Goble, Tyler. In these respective positions as Masters of Harrisonville and Middleport Lodges, Pickens and Coleman serve as the presiding officer and head of each Lodge. The title of “Master,” instead of “President,” reflects the Masonic tradition of using ceremonies and titles from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages. SUNDAY EVENING 10 (WBNS) Panel refuses to separate baby cases from other opioid suits Courtesy photo (Left to Right) Right Worshipful Grand Tyler Shaun Marolt, Worshipful Master of Middleport #363 Gary Coleman, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of Ohio Jess N. Raines and Worshipful Master of Harrisonville #411 Jordan Pickens. OH-70095748 MEIGS COUNTY — Jordan D. Pickens of Pomeroy was installed as Master of Harrisonville Masonic Lodge No.411 on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Harrisonville Masonic Lodge. Pickens is also an active member in Middleport Lodge No. 363 as well as Pomeroy Chapter No. 80 Royal Arch Masons, Bosworth Council of Royal and Select Masons No. 46, Ohio Valley Commandery of Knights Templar No. 24, Racine Chapter No 134 Order of Eastern Star, and the Valleys of Gallipolis and Cambridge Scottish Rite Masons. Outside of Freemasonry, Pickens is a member of Nelsonville’s Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias and is a member in the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He teaches American History at Southern High School, where he is a 2009 alumnus and a 2014 graduate of The University of Rio Grande. Worshipful Master Pickens was installed by Right Worshipful Master Donald Stivers, Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 12th Masonic District (Meigs, Gallia, Lawrence and Jackson Counties) Past Master of Middleport Lodge No. 363 and Past Master of Shade River Lodge No. 456. Other installing officers for the evening included Illustrious Brother Ivan M. Tribe, Installing Marshall. Illustrious Brother Tribe is a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Past Master of Albany Lodge Acquisitions Fine Jewelry 151 2nd Avenue Gallipolis OH 45631 (740) 446-2842 �Along the River 6A Sunday, December 9, 2018 Sunday Times-Sentinel Farm museum lights open now until Dec. 16 By Erin Perkins Visitors are able to drive through the property or walk among the festively decorated disPOINT PLEASANT plays including the old — Local residents and one-room schoolhouse, those from surrounding areas will now be able to country church, newspaper office, the Blacksmith enjoy a festive night out at a country styled winter shop, as well as the tractors and farm equipment. wonderland. The event is free to the The West Virginia State public, although donaFarm Museum’s Christtions are appreciated at mas Light Show will be the entrance gate. The running from now until suggested donation this Sunday, Dec. 16, nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On year per car is $5. The donations given by the Friday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m., a live nativity scene guests attending the will be held where visitors event will fund next will be able to experience year’s show. The Country Store will the story of Jesus Christ’s be open for visitors to birth unfold before their shop for souvenirs, crafts, eyes. The farm museum and candy. Also, children is located just north of will be able to visit Santa Point Pleasant, across and Mrs. Claus in the from the Mason County Country Kitchen where Fairgrounds. free hot chocolate and It’s estimated this is the 18th year for the light cookies will be served. Past visitors share how show. Each year, the staff unique this light show is at the farm museum try to switch up the decorat- compared to others. No light set up is pre-made, ing, but the entirety of only real objects are decothe light show always rated. takes visitors back to a Staff at the farm musesimpler time. eperkins@aimmediamidwest.com Photos by Erin Perkins | OVP This annual light show is free and open to public, but donations are appreciated to help with the following year’s show. um have shared, visitors seem to make a night out of looking at Christmas lights, many starting at the farm museum, working their way to Krodel Park, and then to Gallipolis City Park, or, vice versa. Erin Perkins is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Reach her at (304) 675-1333, extension 1992. The Country Store will be open each night of the light show, so visitors can shop for souvenirs, crafts, and candy. The Blacksmith shop The West Virginia State Farm Museum Christmas Light Show will be running now until Sunday, Dec. 16, nightly from 6-9 p.m. Visitors are able to drive or walk through the light show taking in the sights. For about 18 years, visitors have been able to take a trip back to a simpler time while taking in this light show. A festively decorated tractor Visitors can leisurely stroll through the displays taking pictures of the sights they see. Throughout the farm museum’s grounds, buildings are lit up for the holidays. The Register Office �NEWS Sunday Times-Sentinel Season From page 1A to CSHA President Dan Will and Treasurer Dave Schatz for their outstanding contributions to the Association. The Courthouse has also had two recent visits by students from Eastern and Southern Local School Districts, who spent time making crafts and learning about the history of the Court- house and Academy. The Chester Courthouse and Academy are located 46454 State Route 248 in Chester, and the public can continue to enjoy the “old fashioned” decorations and visit the Museum and Academy Genealogy Research facilities four days a week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, December 9, 2018 7A and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit their the 1823 restored Chester Courthouse,“ noted CSHA President Dan Will. This is the 16th consecutive year the Bell Choir, directed by Cris Kuhn, has been a part of the open house festivities. The 19 member Choir’s rendition of many favorite Christmas songs delighted visitors who had gathered in the decorated Courthouse. Following the performance, choir members and visitors enjoyed refreshments of wassail, punch, and cookies in The audience watches the performance by the bell choir. the dinning hall of the adjacent 1840 restored Academy building. CSHA planners were concerned attendance might be low when the day began with less than ideal weather, but Will noted there were 75 registered visitors, CSHA members and volunteers, and the choir present during the event. “The day was rather dreary weather-wise, and we didn’t have much hope of a good turn-out of visitors to the annual Open House. We were really surprised that the Courthouse was packed. There weren’t enough chairs, people were watching from the stairs, it was wonderful.” CSHA members expressed appreciation for the community supCourtesy photos port, and also presented Volunteers decorated the Courthouse with an “old fashioned” History Spirit Awards Christmas theme. Pictured is CSHA volunteer Linda Blosser. 985-9822 during busiwebsite at Chester ness hours. Shade Historical Association, friend them on Facebook, or by call 740- Lorna Hart is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. 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Conference Women’s Meigs High School Cross Country Freshman graduate Hunter Parsons of the Year as the top finishing freshman of the was an alternate for the men’s team which also Mid-South Conference competed at the NAIA Championships meet. Nationals. Cook runs as part of Information and photo the Shawnee State Cross from the Mid-South Country team which took home bot the men’s Conference website and and women’s champion- Facebook page. Courtesy photo Jessica Cook was recently named Mid-South Conference Freshman of the Year for cross country. STATE HOUSE NEWS Major education plan passes Ohio General Assembly physical therapy assistants and school social workers. Department of Education to present its recommendations to the legislature by April 1, 2019. Edwards said the bill is a balanced approach that gives students clarity and flexibility while the state hammers out a long-term solution. COLUMBUS — The Ohio General Assembly has “We all agree on the importance of rigorous stangiven final approval to legislation cutting red tape for dards, and I believe this will help us achieve a permaschools and giving high school students greater clarnent solution without penalizing thousands of stuity regarding state graduation requirements. dents rapidly approaching graduation,” Edwards said. House Bill 491, sponsored by Rep. Jay Edwards Separately, the bill contains several other provi(R-Nelsonville), received strong bipartisan support in both the House and Senate today and now awaits the sions, including a requirement that the State Board of Education issue substitute licenses to individuals governor’s signature. already licensed in their profession who wish to also Edwards initially introduced the legislation to help work as a substitute in local schools. schools reduce red tape and secure licensed profesUnder current law, licensed professionals in sevsionals as substitutes, but the final version also eral fields are required to go through the process of includes a much-needed reform package to give the obtaining a second license just to work as a school Class of 2019 and 2020 greater clarity on the state’s substitute. This dual licensing creates an administragraduation requirements. tive burden and limits the number of prospective subUnder the bill, the state’s graduation requirements stitutes for schools. will remain the same for those graduating next year These individuals would still have to pass a backas they were for this year’s graduating class. The requirements will be somewhat modified for the Class ground check, under the bill. The bill would apply only to school speech-language pathologists, school of 2020. Meanwhile, state leaders will continue working on a nurses, school audiologists, occupational therapists, permanent plan. To that end, the bill directs the Ohio physical therapists, occupational therapy assistants, TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 25° 37° 29° Chilly today with times of clouds and sun. Clear and cold tonight. 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A tightly-contested first quarter ended with Meigs (2-1, 1-0 TVC Ohio) ahead of the Golden Rockets by a 17-16 clip. After making a trio of three-pointers in the opening period, the Marauders nailed four more in the second, stretching their lead to 32-26 by halftime. Out of the break, Meigs went on a 14-to-5 run and led 46-31 with eight minutes to play. Wellston was held to just six points in the fourth quarter, while the Marauders made two field goals and 6-of8 free throws to seal the 56-37 victory. In the win, MHS shot 19-of-55 (34.5 percent) from the field, including 9-of-18 (50 percent) from three-point range. The Maroon and Gold made 9-of-14 (64.3 percent) free throws, while WHS was 7-of-10 (70 percent) from the line. The Marauders combined for 24 defensive rebounds, seven offensive boards, 12 assists, eight steals, a trio of blocked shots and 18 turnovers. MHS senior Zach Bartrum nailed four three-pointers and finished with a game-best 15 points. Weston Baer was next with 14 points and four assists, followed by Coulter Cleland — who paced the MHS defense with two steals and two rejections — with 13 points. Nick Lilly and Ty Bartrum had five points apiece in the win, with Lilly grabbing a team-high 10 rebounds. Cooper Darst and Wyatt Hoover rounded out the MHS scoring with two points apiece. Wellston was led by R.J. Kemp with 14 points and Brice Randolph with 10. Zane Ervin had eight points for the guests, Donnie Watters added four, while Rylan Molihan scored one. The Marauders will go for the season sweep of WHS when these teams meet in Jackson County on Jan. 15. After a clash with Oak Hill on Saturday, Meigs will travel to Marietta on Tuesday. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Monday, Dec. 10 Girls Basketball Wahama at Southern, 6 p.m. Alexander at Meigs, 6 p.m. Warren at Eastern, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy at Coal Grove, 6 p.m. River Valley at NelsonvilleYork, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Waterford, 6 p.m. Hannan at Scott, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Boys Basketball South Gallia at Eastern, 6 p.m. River Valley at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Rock Hill at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. Waterford at Wahama, 6 p.m. Southern at Federal Hocking, 6 p.m. Meigs at Marietta, 6 p.m. Girls Basketball Point Pleasant at Ripley, 7 p.m. Wrestling Athens at River Valley, 5:30 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Bryan Walters|OVP Sports South Gallia junior Christine Griffith, left, and Southern junior Shelby Cleland battle for a loose ball during the second half of Thursday night’s TVC Hocking girls basketball contest in Mercerville, Ohio. MERCERVILLE, Ohio — One team was getting its first win. The only question coming in was which one? The South Gallia girls basketball team had three players reach double figures and held visiting Southern to just 26 percent from the floor on Thursday night during a 51-33 decision in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Gallia County. Both the Lady Tornadoes and the host Lady Rebels entered Thursday’s contest with identical 0-4 overall records that included 0-2 marks within league play. And, early on, those similarities matched up on the court as both teams built leads en route to a 7-all tie midway through the opening frame. Olivia Johnson netted a free throw at the 3:29 mark, allowing South Gallia (1-4, 1-2 TVC Hocking) to secure a permanent lead at 8-7. The charity toss also sparked a 10-6 run that ended the first quarter with the Red and Gold holding a 17-13 edge. The Lady Tornadoes (0-5, 0-3) See SG | 2B Photos by Alex Hawley|OVP Sports Eastern senior Sharp Facemyer (10) launches a three-pointer over Southern junior Coltin Parker (22), during the Eagles’ 11-point win on Friday in Racine, Ohio. Eagles soar past Southern, 70-59 By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com RACINE, Ohio — A strong finish means a great beginning to league play for the Eagles. The Eastern boys basketball team closed Friday’s TriValley Conference Hocking Division showdown at Southern with a 15-8 run, securing the Eagles’ 70-59 victory in the league-opener for both teams. The Tornadoes (0-3, 0-1 TVC Hocking) led initially, but surrendered the next six points to the Eagles (2-1, 1-0), who stretched their advantage to as many as five points on three separate occasions in the first quarter. Southern regained the lead at 17-16 with 24 seconds left in the quarter, but Eastern made a two-pointer to end the period with an 18-17 edge. The teams exchanged the lead three times in the first 3:30 of the second quarter, and Southern held a 26-22 advantage with 4:30 left in the half. The Eagles tied the game at 26 and 29, before closing the half with an 11-to-2 run and a 40-31 lead. Eastern started the second half with a 7-to-2 run, stretching its edge to a gamebest 14 points, at 47-33, with 5:49 left in the third. However, the Tornadoes ended the period with a 10-to-4 spurt, trimming the Eagle lead to Southern junior Trey McNickle (14) shoots a two-pointer over Eastern senior Blaise Facemyer (12), during the Eagles’ 70-59 victory on Friday in Racine, Ohio. 51-43 headed into the finale. SHS hit back-to-back buckets to start the fourth quarter, cutting the margin to just four points with 6:50 to play. The guests gained some breathing room with four straight points, but Southern got all-4 back and trailed 55-51 with five minutes left in regulation. The Eagles responded with an 8-2 run, stretching their advantage to double digits, at 63-53, with two minutes remaining. Southern went 1-for-6 from the free throw line in the next minute, before hitting a two-pointer to cut the EHS lead to seven. Eastern made four straight free throws and led 67-56 with 39 seconds to play, but a Tornado triple cut the margin to eight points with 22 seconds left. The Eagles sealed the 70-59 victory by making 3-of-4 free throws in the final 21 seconds. Following the rivalry victory, first-year EHS head coach David Kight felt a sense of fatherly pride in his team, and talked about how important it was to start the game on the right foot. “They’re like sons, I treat them like sons, I coach them like sons, and I’m one proud dad of 21 boys right now, jay-vee and varsity,” Kight said. “We knew they were 0-2 and were going to try to jump on us early, it’s their home court, it’s our first road game. We emphasized and emphasized coming out and hitting first, so to speak.” Conversely, 11th-year Southern head coach Jeff Caldwell tipped his cap to the Eagles, and acknowledged his team’s struggles were too much to overcome. “Eastern played a great game, they came into our court and shot the ball really well,” Caldwell said. “Credit to them for that, and they hurt us by getting some big offensive rebounds too. In the second half we were doing some things better, but then we just couldn’t make foul shots. We got it to 55-51, we needed a stop and gave up a wide-open three, and that put it back up to seven.” The Eagles connected on 24-of-54 (44.4 percent) field goal attempts in the win, including 6-of-14 (42.9 percent) three-point tries. The Tornadoes shot 20-of-47 (42.6 percent) from the field, See EAGLES | 2B �SPORTS 2B Sunday, December 9, 2018 Sunday Times-Sentinel SG From page 1B were never closer as SGHS made a quick 10-1 run over the first four minutes of the second canto, giving the hosts their largest lead of the opening half at 27-14. SHS, however, countered with a 9-4 run over the final 3:10 of the first half, allowing the guests to close to within 31-23 at the intermission. The Purple and Gold — who had eight turnovers in the first half, including only three in the opening frame — matched that number in the third quarter alone. The guests went only 1-of-9 from the field and trailed by a 43-28 margin headed into the finale. The Lady Rebels built their largest lead of the night at 51-30 on Kiley Stapleton trifecta at the 2:38 mark of the fourth. Southern closed regulation with three unanswered points to wrap up the 18-point outcome. South Gallia outrebounded the guests by a 39-24 overall margin, including a 14-6 edge on the offensive glass. The hosts also committed 20 turnovers in the triumph, one less miscue than Southern. SGHS connected on 19-of-56 field goal attempts for 34 percent, including a 4-of-17 effort from 3-point range for 24 percent. The Red and Gold were also 9-of-18 at the free throw line for 50 percent. Stapleton hit three trifectas and paced South Gallia with a game-high 21 points, followed by Amaya Howell with 12 points. Christine Griffith added a double-double effort of 11 points and 12 rebounds. Olivia Johnson was next with five points to go along with a dozen boards, while MaKayla Waugh completed the winning tally with two markers. Howell also hauled in six caroms for the hosts. The Lady Tornadoes made 12-of47 shot attempts overall, including a 3-of-14 performance from behind the arc. The guests were also 6-of-12 at the charity stripe for 50 percent. Kayla Evans paced the Purple and Gold with 13 points, followed by Phoenix Cleland with 10 points and a team-best seven rebounds. Brooke Crisp and Lily Allen rounded the scoring out with five markers each. Shelby Cleland grabbed six rebounds for SHS and Crisp also hauled in four caroms. Southern’s biggest leads were 5-2 and 7-4 less than three minutes into regulation. South Gallia — which played without three starters — returns to action Monday when it travels to Waterford for a TVC Hocking contest at 6 p.m. The Lady Tornadoes also hit the TVC Hocking hardwood on Monday night when they welcome Wahama at 6 p.m. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Eagles From page 1B including 4-of-17 (23.5 percent) from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, Eastern was 16-of28 (57.1 percent), while Southern was 15-of-30 (50 percent). Kight noted that seeing shots go down was a welcome change from Bryan Walters|OVP Sports Point Pleasant senior Cason Payne (7) releases a pass to junior Brady Adkins (26) during a Class AA opening round playoff game against Mingo Central on Nov. 10 at OVB Field in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Point lands 7 on AA football team By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com WHEELING, W.Va. — Seven members of the Point Pleasant football team were named to the 2018 Class AA all-state team, as voted on by members of the West Virginia Sportswriters Association. The Big Blacks — who went 9-2 this past fall while advancing to the second round of the playoffs for a sixth consecutive year — had three players chosen to either the first or second teams, as well as having two special honorable mention picks and a pair of honorable mention selections. Seniors Cason Payne and Josh Wamsley were repeat selections to the list. Payne was named to the first team as a utility player on defense for a second straight postseason, while Wamsley — a second team utility defender a year ago — was chosen as a second team defensive back. Senior Trevon Franklin also earned second team accolades on offense as an offensive lineman. Senior lineman Devon Burris and junior running back the Eagles’ 61-34 loss to Chesapeake, but that defense and rebounding were perhaps more important to the win. “We settled in and hit some shots tonight, which we didn’t do Tuesday,” Kight said. “We sat down and played defense the way we’re capable of playing defense, minus the first quarter. The key to our success isn’t going to be a well-kept secret, Brady Adkins were special honorable mention choices, while juniors Nate Barth and Gabe Hall — a pair of linemen — were honorable mention selections. The Big Blacks landed seven players on the all-state squad for a third year in a row and also for the fourth time in five seasons. Connor Neal of Fairmont Senior was named the first team captain on offense and Juice Edwards of Bluefield was the first team captain of the defense. Evan Rose of PikeView was named the second team captain on offense and Don Woodworth of Keyser was the second team captain on defense. 2018 WVSWA Class AA football team FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB: Connor Neal, Fairmont Senior (captain). WR: Drew Hatfield, Mingo Central; Abe Farrow, Oak Hill. RB: Jake Bowen, Bridgeport; Ghovan Davidson, Robert C. Byrd; Donavan Kirby, Weir; Ethan Payne, Poca. OL: Zach Frazier, Fairmont Senior; Robert Arnold, Robert C. Byrd; Jacob Huff, Winfield; Mason Walker, Bluefield; Will Dean, Nitro. K: Kaulin Parris, Bluefield. UTIL: Jacob Hartman, Petersburg; Will Hackney, Sissonville. FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL: Sean Martin, Bluefield; Austin Sponaugle, Bridgeport; Terymykal Alexander, Shady Spring; Tyler Komorowski, Weir. LB: Daniel Romans, Elkins; Hunter Moore, Lincoln; Mike Bartram, Wayne; Arnold Martin, we’re not overly big, if you go back and look at film of any scrimmage or any game we’ve had so far this year, when we rebound on the defensive end we’re fine. When we don’t rebound on the defensive end, we get our tail kicked.” Eastern managed to overcome a 33-to-24 rebounding deficit on Friday, which included 11-to9 on the offensive end. Diamond Earrings (14k Gold) Bluefield; Jared Sagraves, Nicholas County. DB: Bronson Skeens, Poca; Juice Edwards, Bluefield (captain); Elijah Posey, Fairmont Senior. UTIL: Sebastian Spencer, Weir; Rhett Heston, Fairmont Senior. P/UTIL: Cason Payne, Point Pleasant. SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB – Daylin Goad, Mingo Central. WR: Jake Pitman, Fairmont Senior; Mayson Miller, Sissonville; Luke LeRose, Nicholas County. RB – J.J. Davis, Bluefield; Evan Rose, PikeView (captain); Desmond Fluharty, North Marion. OL: Deiyantei Powell-Woods, Bluefield; Magnus Sheets, Fairmont Senior; Trevon Franklin, Point Pleasant; Nathan Pettus, Bluefield; Johnny Adkins, Wayne. K: Jared Griffith, Lewis County. UTIL: Khori Bass, Oak Hill; Zach Taylor, Oak Glen. SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL: Don Woodworth, Keyser (captain); Jaden Marino, Robert C. Byrd; Colton Groves, Nicholas County. LB: Ben Kee, Herbert Hoover; Seth Whitt, Chapmanville; Jacob O’Dell, Nicholas County; Trey Pancake, Bridgeport. DB: Freddie Dawson, River View; Monroe Mohler, James Monroe; Reggie Redman, Keyser; Josh Wamsley, Point Pleasant. UTIL: Chucky Felder, Logan; Owen McClanahan, Poca; Dalton Pollack, Frankfort. P/UTIL – Reed Reitter, Weir. SPECIAL HONORABLE MENTION Brady Adkins, Point Pleasant; Caleb Bish, Grafton; Caleb Bower, Wyoming East; Tyler Bragg, Shady Spring; Nicko Burgess, Independence; Devon Burris, Point Pleasant; Danny Bush, Roane County; Haven Chapman, Shady Spring; Nick Chaney, Oak Glen; Jaden Clarkson, James Monroe; Brady Clay, Keyser; Chase Collier, Philip Barbour; Nick Collier, Chapmanville; John Covert, Winfield; Joel Cruickshanks, Clay County; Andrew Deal, Nicholas County; Isaac Dean, Wayne; Breeden Gilbert, Fairmont Senior; Michael Hall, Logan; D’Andre Hallaway, Bridgeport; Travis Honaker, Oak Hill; Colton Hovermale, Lincoln; Isaiah Johnson, Bluefield; Jacob Justice, River View; Jeremiah King, Robert C. Byrd; Nate Kowalski, Fairmont Senior; Nic Kuhn, Lewis County; Dalton Malcomb, North Marion; Shawntez Matthews, Logan; Jake McCoy, Weir; Seth McKinney, Liberty; Dakota Meadows, Poca; Ryan Metzgar, Lewis County; Gage Michael, Fairmont Senior; Doug Morral, Petersburg; Blake Moore, Grafton; Cody Moore, James Monroe; Drake Mullins, Collectively, the Eagles marked 13 assists, eight steals, one blocked shot and nine turnovers, while the Tornadoes had team totals of eight assists, three steals, one block and 15 turnovers. Caldwell was pleased with the effort his players showed to stay in the game, but noted the areas his team must improve on before becoming successful. “Right now we’re struggling with two very, very vital parts to the game, that’s free throw shooting and rebounding,” Caldwell said. “The defense obviously has to get better, I did see a lot of fight from some guys tonight, so we’ll get there. 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We have to get better at decision making and the basics of the game.” EHS senior Sharp Facemyer — who tied with Isiah Fish with a teamhigh four assists — led all-scorers with 21 points, on a pair of three-pointers, a trio of two-pointers and nine fourth quarter free throws. Garrett Bar- Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. 50% Off Storewide Bluefield; Brock Muncy, Man; Tanner Owens, Wayne; Phil Oxley, Chapmanville; Exavier Posey, Fairmont Senior; Jarrad Price, Lincoln County; Jaden Rollyson, Liberty Harrison; Gavin Shamblin, Sissonville; Aiden Slusser, East Fairmont; Ryan Shoemaker, Keyser; JD Smith, Fairmont Senior; Cody Spring, Bridgeport; Matt Stone, Poca; Austin Storey, Elkins; Ethan Travis, Oak Glen; Tanner Walls, Lincoln County; Hunter Williams, Independence; Tyce Wisnewski, Petersburg; Caleb Wynn, Clay County. 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Byrd; Nick Marley, Frankfort; Jonathan Massie, Grafton; Devon Matzdorff, Wayne; Carson McComas, Lincoln County; Seth McIntyre, Liberty Harrison; Hayden Miller, Independence; Sam Milton, Man; Billy Mitchem, Mingo Central; Jansen Moreland, Frankfort; Alex Oates, Keyser; Dominick Owens, Fairmont Senior; Toni Ovalle, Oak Hill; Lance Payton, Fairmont Senior; Jacob Perry, Keyser; Grant Postlethwait, East Fairmont; Logan Price, PikeView; Austin Ray, Mingo Central; Dalton Roberts, River View; Brock Robey, Robert C. Byrd; Dakota Rohrbaugh, Petersburg; Peyton Sindledecker, Petersburg; Trenton Sorah, Scott; Zach Spencer, Herbert Hoover; Andrew Sponaugle, Robert C. Byrd; Michael Starkey, Roane County; Deacon Stearns, Liberty Harrison; Andrew Stutler, Clay County; Thomas Talkington, Elkins; Dillon Taylor, Poca; Johnny Trail, Winfield; Robbie Valenti, Weir; Michael Watkins, Bridgeport; Hunter Watts, Wayne; Carson Winkie, Bridgeport. We love & miss you, Grandpa & Grandma Hysell ringer scored 15 points in the win, Fish added nine, while Ryan Dill finished with eight points, including six from long range. Colton Reynolds and Blaise Facemyer each had seven points for the victors, and Mason Dishong added three, with Dishong and Blaise Facemyer trying for a team-high with six rebounds apiece. Blaise Facemyer led the EHS defense with three steals, while Fish rejected a shot. Trey McNickle led the Purple and Gold with team-highs of 18 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Jensen Anderson hit a game-best three triples on his way to 13 points, Brayden Cunningham added a dozen markers, while Cole Steele chipped in with eight. Weston Thorla contributed five points to the SHS cause, Arrow Drummer came up with two points, while Austin Baker scored one. Thorla led the SHS defense with a pair of steals, while Steele blocked a shot. These teams are slated to meet again on Feb. 15 in Tuppers Plains. The Eagles return home to face South Gallia on Tuesday, when Southern makes its way to Federal Hocking. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. �SPORTS Sunday Times-Sentinel Sunday, December 9, 2018 3B Late surge lifts Hannan past OVCS, 36-21 Meigs breezes By Bryan Walters points and Kaleigh Sturgeon with eight markers. Josie McCoy was next with three points, while ASHTON, W.Va. — A Rachel Ellis and Pamela big run when it was needOchs respectively comed most. pleted the winning tally The Hannan girls baswith two points and one ketball team broke away point. from a 13-all tie with a Leticia Aroujo and 23-8 surge over the final Chloe Payne led the 10:28 of regulation on Lady Defenders with five Friday night en route to points apiece, followed a 36-21 victory over visby Kristen Durst with iting Ohio Valley Chrisfour points and Lalla tian in a non-conference Hurlow with three markmatchup in Mason ers. County. Bryan Walters|OVP Sports Emily Childers and The Lady Cats (2-1) Ohio Valley Christian senior Emily Childers, right, dribbles away Lauren Ragan completed and Lady Defenders from Hannan defender Pamela Ochs during the second half of the OVCS tally with two found themselves deadFriday night’s girls basketball contest in Ashton, W.Va. markers apiece. locked at five after one Hannan returns to surge over the next three two free throws at the quarter of play, but the minutes while extending action Monday when it hosts responded with an 2:28 mark of the third travels to Scott for a 6 its lead out to 35-18 — 8-2 second quarter surge for a permanent lead at 15-13, and those charity the largest advantage of p.m. contest. that gave HHS a 13-7 Ohio Valley Christian the night. intermission advantage. tosses sparked an 11-2 OVCS countered with was at Carter Christian surge that gave Hannan OVCS (3-3) opended on Saturday and returns a 3-1 run over the final a 24-15 cushion headed the second half with six 3:04 to wrap up the final to the hardwood Friday into the finale. straight points to knot when it welcomes IronBoth teams traded bas- 15-point outcome. things up at 13-all, but ton Saint Joseph. Frazier led the hosts kets to keep the lead at the guests were never with a game-high 12 nine points just 75 seccloser the rest of the Bryan Walters can be reached at onds into the fourth, but points, followed by Baiway. 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Julie Frazier converted Hannan rallied with a 9-1 ley Coleman with 10 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com past Lady Buckeyes By Alex Hawley 17-point storm for the 49-39 victory. In total, Meigs was 5-of-9 (55.6 percent) from the free throw line, ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — A perfect start where NYHS was 5-of12 (41.6 percent). that led to a perfect MHS senior Kasresult. sidy Betzing led the The Meigs girls basvictors with 17 points, ketball team led by 12 featuring seven field points eight minutes goals and a trio of free into Thursday’s TriValley Conference Ohio throws. Marissa Noble Division contest inside and Madison Fields both scored 11 points, Larry R. Morrison with both players makGymnasium, with the ing a three-pointer. Lady Marauders cruisAlyssa Smith and Becca ing to a 49-39 victory Pullins also made a over visiting Nelsontrifecta apiece, finishville-York. ing with five and three Meigs (4-1, 2-1 TVC points respectively. MalOhio) had three differlory Hawley rounded ent players connect on out the winning total three-pointers in the opening quarter and led with two points. Joscelyn Heller led 17-5 at the end of the the Lady Buckeyes with stanza. nine points, followed by Nelsonville-York trimmed its deficit back Mary-Kate McCulloch and Haley Hurd with to single digits in the second quarter, outscor- eight each. Mackenzie Hurd had six points in ing MHS 11-to-8 to make the margin 25-16 the setback, Gracie Sinnott added four, while by halftime. Tessa Kaaz and Ashley The Lady MaraudCantrell both finished ers allowed NYHS to with two points. score just six points in These teams will the third quarter, with Meigs tallying 10 points meet again on Jan. 17 in Athens County. to stretch its lead to After hosting Gallia 35-22 headed into the Academy on Saturday, fourth. Meigs will resume The Maroon and Gold connected on five league play at home on Monday against Alexfield goals and 4-of-5 ander. free throws in the final quarter, as the Lady Alex Hawley can be reached at Marauders weathered 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. Nelsonville-York’s ahawley@aimmediamidwest. com River Valley Lady Raiders Lady Eagles fend off Wahama, 47-37 fall at Wellston Photos by Alex Hawley|OVP Sports Eastern sophomore Tessa Rockhold leads a fast break, during the Lady Eagles’ 47-37 victory on Thursday in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — The middle quarters made the difference. The Eastern girls basketball team defeated Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division guest Wahama by a 47-37 count on Thursday in Meigs County, with the Lady Eagles outscoring WHS by a 29-11 clip in the second and third periods combined. The Lady Falcons (1-1, 1-1 TVC Hocking) — just 24 hours removed from a seven-point win over Trimble in their season opener — led initially and outscored Eastern (3-1, 3-0) by a 5-3 clip in the opening four minutes. The Lady Eagles — winners of back-to-back games for the first time this season — took the lead, at 6-5, on a Jess Parker three-pointer with 3:19 left in the first, and never trailed again. EHS stretched its lead to double digits within two minutes, but Wahama scored the final four points of the period to trim its deficit to 15-9. The Lady Falcons cut the margin to four points with an Emma Gibbs two-pointer a minute into the second period, but the guests were held off the board for the remainder of the half. Eastern poured in 15 straight points and headed into the break with a 30-11 advantage. The Red and White snapped out of their cold spell with a 7-4 run at the Wahama sophomore Emma Gibbs (11) goes in for a layup in the second half of the Lady Falcons’ 10-point loss on Thursday in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. start of the second half, making the EHS lead 34-18 with five minutes to go in the third period. The hosts finished the quarter with a 10-2 run, however, putting their advantage at 44-20 headed into the finale. With Eastern’s starting-five on the bench, Wahama outscored the hosts by a 17-3 count over the final eight minutes, leaving Eastern with a 47-37 victory. The Lady Eagles were 20-of-64 (31.3 percent) from the field, including 3-of-17 (17.6 percent) from three-point range in the contest, while the Lady Falcons shot 14-of41 (34.1 percent) from the field, including 1-of3 (33.3 percent) from beyond the arc. Both teams struggled at the free throw line, Eastern shooting 4-of-11 (36.4 percent) and Wahama making 6-of-21 (28.6 percent). The Green and White won the rebounding battle by a narrow 38-37 clip, including 16-to-13 on the offensive end. Collectively, the Lady Eagles had 13 assists, 14 steals, three blocked shots and 16 turnovers. Meanwhile, WHS finished with team totals of five assists, nine steals, seven rejections and 21 turnovers. Jess Parker led the EHS offense with 18 points, half of which came from beyond the arc. Alyson Bailey finished with 10 points and a game-best four assists for the victors, while Olivia Barber ended with eight points and a team-high 12 rebounds. Kelsey Casto and Tessa Rockhold tallied four points apiece for the winning side, Sydney Sanders chipped in with a pair of markers, while Brielle Newland contributed one point. Barber led the EHS defense with five steals and three blocked shots, followed by Parker and Kelsey Casto with three steals apiece. Gibbs led the Red and White with a second straight double-double effort, this time scoring 16 points and pulling in 15 rebounds. Hannah Rose was responsible for the team’s lone threepointer and finished with 13 points, while WHS freshman Lauren Noble marked five points in the setback. Harley Roush contributed two points to the Lady Falcon cause, Bailee Bumgarner added one point, while Victoria VanMatre finished with a team-best two assists. Wahama’s defensive effort was led by Rose with five steals and a block, and Gibbs with five blocks and a steal. The Lady Eagles and Lady Falcons are set for a rematch on Jan. 17 at Gary Clark Court in Mason. Wahama continues TVC Hocking play at Southern on Monday. The Lady Eagles will also be back on the court Monday, as they host Warren for a nonconference clash. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest. com WELLSTON, Ohio — At least that week is over. The River Valley girls basketball team fell by a 62-37 final to Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division host Wellston on Thursday night in Jackson County, giving the Lady Raiders back-to-back setbacks for the first time this season. River Valley (3-3, 0-2 TVC Ohio) trailed 16-to-10 after one quarter of play, and Wellston (3-1, 2-0) extended its advantage to double digits, at 33-22, by halftime. The Lady Rockets outscored RVHS 11-to9 in a tightly contested third period, before capping off the 62-37 victory with an 18-to-6 fourth quarter run. In the setback, River Valley shot 14-of-54 (25.9 percent) from the field, including 3-of-24 (12.5 percent) from three-point range. Meanwhile, WHS was 24-of-64 (37.5 percent) from the field, including 8-of-30 (26.6 percent) from deep. Both teams made six free throws, River Valley in eight chances for 75 percent, and Wellston in 10 tries for 60 percent. The Silver and Black earned a narrow 40-to-39 rebounding advantage, while finishing with team totals of eight assists, nine steals, one rejection and 26 turnovers. The Lady Rockets combined for 16 assists, 14 steals, one blocked shot and 15 turnovers. The Lady Raiders were led by Hannah Jacks with a doubledouble of 16 points and 11 rebounds. Lauren Twyman was next with 10 points, to go with team-highs of three assists, five steals and two threepointers. Kelsey Brown finished with five points for the guests, Beth Gillman added three, Kaylee Gillman chipped in with two, while Cierra Roberts came up with one marker. Jenna Johnston made a game-high three triples and finished with 19 points to lead WHS. Tory Doles had a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds, while Emma Jadrnicek, Sydney Mullins and Mya Bouska finished with eight points apiece, with Bouska earning teamhighs of four assists and five steals. Emily Kisor finished with three points in the triumph, while Daycee Clemons and McKenna Kilgour tallied both tallied two points. River Valley will look to flip the script when these teams meet in Bidwell on Jan. 17. The Lady Raiders will look to get back on track when they visit Nelsonville-York on Monday. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. �SPORTS 4B Sunday, December 9, 2018 Sunday Times-Sentinel Ironton turns back Blue Angels, 69-33 By Alex Hawley 69-33 count. The Lady Tigers (2-1, 2-1 OVC) outscored Gallia Academy (3-1, 1-1) by IRONTON, Ohio — nine points in each of the You can’t win them all. first two quarters, leading The Gallia Academy girls basketball team suf- 17-8 eight minutes in and fered its first setback of 31-13 at halftime. The Blue Angels’ best the season on Thursday offensive quarter of the in Lawrence County, as night was the third, in Ohio Valley Conference which they scored 11,. host Ironton defeated However, IHS tallied the Blue Angels by a ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com Bulldogs roll past RV, 69-28 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com BIDWELL, Ohio — A tough start in Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division play. The River Valley boys basketball team committed 26 turnovers and produced double digits in only one of four quarters of play Friday night during a 69-28 setback to visiting Athens in the TVC Ohio opener for both programs in Gallia County. The Raiders (0-3, 0-1 TVC Ohio) simply couldn’t buy basket in the opening canto after a 1-of-8 performance left the hosts staring at a 15-2 deficit after eight minutes of play. The Bulldogs (1-2, 1-0) — who went 7-of-17 from the floor in the first stanza — just kept that offensive momentum moving forward as the Green and Gold made an 18-7 second period surge en route to a commanding 33-9 intermission edge. The Silver and Black hit 5-of-12 shot attempts in the third frame, but were still outscored by a 14-10 margin as Athens extended its lead to 47-19. AHS had six different players score down the stretch as part of a 22-9 run that wrapped up the 41-point outcome. The Raiders were outrebounded by a 26-19 overall margin, including a 13-4 discrepancy on the offensive boards. The Bulldogs also committed 14 turnovers in the triumph. River Valley connected on 12-of-34 field goal attempts for 35 percent, including a 1-of-8 effort from behind the arc for 13 percent. The hosts were also 3-of-5 at the free throw line for 60 percent. Jordan Lambert led RVHS with a game-high 15 points, 11 of which came in the second half. Miles Morrison was next with three points. Rory Twyman, Cole Young, Brandon Call, Austin Beaver and Matt Mollohan completed the Raider tally with two markers apiece. Athens made 30 total field goals — including five trifectas — and also went 4-of-10 at the charity stripe for 40 percent. Eli Chubb paced the Bulldogs with 12 points, followed by Logan Maxfield and Brayden Whiting with 10 markers each. Elijah Williams and Justin Hynes also added eight points apiece. River Valley returns to action Tuesday when it travels to Point Pleasant for a non-conference matchup at 6 p.m. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. 19 in the period and led 50-24 with eight minutes to play. Ironton used a 19-to-9 run to cap off the 69-33 victory. IHS made 2-of-4 (50 percent) free throws in the win, while the Blue and White were 8-of-15 (53.3 percent) from the line. GAHS senior Hunter Copley led the guests with 13 points, including the team’s only threepointer. Maddy Petro was next with 12 points, followed by Brooklyn Hill with four. Junon Ohmara and Abby Cremeans rounded out the Blue Angel scoring with two points apiece. Haylee Stevens led Ironton with 20 points, 18 of which came from beyond the arc. Riley Schreck hit a trio of three-pointers and finished with 13 points, while Jada Rogers made two triples and finished with 10 points. Lydia Hannan had seven points for the victors, Kameren Arden and Samantha Lafon had six each, Ellie Williams chipped in with five, while Sophie Caines ended with two markers. Gallia Academy will look for revenge when the Lady Tigers visit Gallia County on Jan. 21. After a non-conference clash at Meigs on Saturday, GAHS will get back to work in the OVC at Coal Grove on Monday. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. Herd lands 11 on All-CUSA teams By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall had 11 players chosen to the 2018 All-Conference USA football teams, as voted on by the coaches within the East and West divisions. The Thundering Herd (8-4) tied Florida International with a 6-2 mark in CUSA East Division play, forcing a two-way tie for the runner-up spot. Middle Tennessee won the East Division with a 7-1 record. MU had four first-team selections and another three picks apiece in the second team and honorable mention ranks, plus had one freshman come away with a share of a pretty high accolade. Wide receiver Tyre Brady earned first team honors for a second consecutive postseason, while offensive lineman Levi Brown and defensive back Malik Gant — a pair of second team selections a year ago — earned first team accolades. Matt Beardall was also a first team honoree as a long-snapper. Defensive linemen Ryan Bee and Ty Tyler were second team selections, as was defensive back Chris Jackson. Tight end Armani Levias, wideout Marcel Williams and linebacker Chase Hancock were honorable mention choices on behalf of the Herd. Quarterback Isaiah Green shared Freshman of the Year honors with Florida Atlantic quarterback Chris Robison. Brent Stockstill of Middle Tennessee State was named the CUSA Most Valuable Player, while Mason Fine of North Texas was the Offensive Player of the Year. Jaylon Ferguson of Louisiana Tech was the Defensive Player of the Year. Rick Stockstill of MTSU was chosen as the CUSA Coach of the Year and Jack Fox of Rice was the Special Photos by Bryan Walters|OVP Sports Marshall wideout Tyre Brady successfully dives for a touchdown during a Sept. 8 football contest against Eastern Kentucky at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. Teams Player of the Year. James Morgan of Florida International was named the conference’s top newcomer. West Division champion Alabama-Birmingham won the Conference USA championship with a 27-25 decision at MTSU. Marshall will face South Florida (7-5) in the 2018 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. 2018 All-Conference USA Football Teams FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB: Brent Stockstill, MTSU. RB: Devin Singletary, FAU; Spencer Brown, UAB. OL: Reggie Bain, FAU; O’Shea Dugas, La. Tech; Levi Brown, Marshall; Chandler Brewer, MTSU; Justice Powers, UAB. TE: Harrison Bryant, FAU. WR: Tyre Brady, Marshall; Rico Bussey, N. Texas; Quez Watkins, S. Miss.. FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL: Alex Highsmith, Charlotte; Jaylon Ferguson, La. Tech; LaDarius Hamilton, N. Texas; Oshane Ximines, ODU; Jacques Turner, S. Miss.. LB: Sage Lewis, FIU; Darius Harris, MTSU; EJ Ejiya, N. Texas. DB: Amik Robertson, La. Tech; Malik Gant, Marshall; Reed Blankenship, MTSU; Kemon Hall, N. Texas. FIRST TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS K: Cole Hedlund, N. Texas. P: Jack Fox, Rice. KR: Isaiah Harper, ODU. PR: Maurice Alexander, FIU. LS: Matt Beardall, Marshall. SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB: Mason Fine, N. Texas. RB: Benny LeMay, Charlotte; Marshall safety Malik Gant (29) makes a tackle during a Sept. 8 football contest against Eastern Kentucky at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. DeAndre Torrey, N. Texas. OL: Nate Davis, Charlotte; Jordan Budwig, FIU; Rishard Cook, UAB; James Davis, UAB; Malique Johnson, UAB; Miles Pate, WKU. TE: Mik’Quan Deane, WKU. WR: Adrian Hardy, La. Tech; Jonathan Duhart, ODU; Travis Fulgham, ODU. SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DL: Ryan Bee, Marshall; Ty Tyler, Marshall; Jamell Garcia-Williams, UAB; Anthony Rush, UAB. LB: Juwan Foggie, Charlotte; Khalil Brooks, MTSU; A.J. Hotchkins, UTEP. DB: Jalen Young, FAU; Chris Jackson, Marshall; Wesley Bush, MTSU; Nate Brooks, N. Texas; Ky’el Hemby, S. Miss.. SECOND TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS K: Jonathan Cruz, Charlotte; Parker Shaunfield, S. Miss.. P: Stone Wilson, FIU. KR: Kerrith Whyte, FAU. PR: Isaiah Harper, ODU. LS: Grant Merka, UTSA. HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE QB: James Morgan, FIU; J’Mar Smith, La. Tech; Blake LaRussa, ODU. RB: Anthony Jones, FIU; Kerrith Whyte, FAU; Jaqwis Dancy, La. Tech; Austin Walter, Rice; Winston Dimel, UTEP. OL: Dallas Connell, FIU; D’Ante Demery, FIU; Shane McGough, FIU; Brandon Walton, FAU; Ethan Reed, La. Tech; Michael Rodriguez, La. Tech; Kody Russey, La. Tech; Robert Behanan, MTSU; Josh Fannin, MTSU; Manase Mose, N. Texas; Sosaia Mose, N. Texas; Sam Pierce, Rice; Arvin Fletcher, S. Miss.; Bobby DeHaro, UTEP. TE: Chris Phillips, Charlotte; Armani Levias, Marshall; Jay’shawn Washington, S. Miss.; David Lucero, UTEP. WR: Austin Maloney FIU; Jovon Durante, FAU; Teddy Veal, La. Tech; Marcel Williams, Marshall; Ty Lee, MTSU; Aaron Cephus, Rice; Austin Trammell, Rice; Tim Jones, S. Miss.; Xavier Ubosi, UAB; Lucky Jackson, WKU. HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE DL: Tyriq Harris, Charlotte; Noah Curtis, FIU; Anthony Johnson, FIU; Jordan Bradford, La. Tech; Immanuel Turner, La. Tech; Jahmal Jones, MTSU; Malik Manciel, MTSU; Rakavian Poydras, MTSU; Zach Abercrumbia, Rice; Roe Wilkins, Rice; LaDarius Harris, S. Miss.; Garrett Marino, UAB; Quindarius Thagard, UAB; Chris Richardson, UTEP; Kevin Strong, UTSA; Juwuan Jones, WKU; DeAngelo Malone, WKU. LB: Rashad Smith, FAU; Collin Scott, La. Tech; Chase Hancock, Marshall; DQ Thomas, MTSU; Brandon Garner, N. Texas; Anthony Ekpe, Rice; Racheem Boothe, S. Miss.; Sherrod Ruff, S. Miss.; Chris Woolbright, UAB; Jamar Smith, UTEP; Josiah Tauaefa, UTSA; Ben Holt, WKU; Masai Whyte, WKU. DB: Ben DeLuca, Charlotte; Richard Dames, FIU; Stantley Thomas-Oliver, FIU; Shelton Lewis, FAU; James Jackson, La. Tech; L’Jarius Sneed, La. Tech; Darryl Randolph, MTSU; Khairi Muhammad, N. Texas; Picasso Nelson, S. Miss.; Ty Williams, S. Miss.; Mar’Sean Diggs, UAB; Brontae Harris, UAB; Broderick Thomas, UAB; Nik Needham, UTEP; C.J. Levine, UTSA; Ta’Corian Darden, WKU; Drell Greene, WKU; Devon Key, WKU. HONORABLE MENTION SPECIAL TEAMS K: Jose Borregales, FIU; Bailey Hale, La. Tech; Hayden Tabola, Rice; Jared Sackett, UTSA. P: Matt Bonadies, MTSU; Alvin Kenworthy, N. Texas; Mitchell Crawford, UTEP; Yannis Routsas, UTSA. KR: Austin Maloney, FIU; DeAndre Torrey, N. Texas; Austin Walter, Rice. PR: Teddy Veal, La. Tech; Keegan Brewer, N. Texas. LS: – Tommy Zotus, FIU; Reeves Blankenship, La. Tech; Nate Durham, N. Texas. Steelers QB Roethlisberger seeks 1st win in Oakland OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Coliseum has been a bit of a house of horrors for Ben Roethlisberger in his career. While Big Ben has had success almost everywhere he has played, he’s still looking for his first career win in Oakland after losing his three previous trips to Raiders teams that combined for just 10 wins in those three seasons. Roethlisberger gets his final chance at a win in Oakland on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4-1) look to snap a two-game losing streak when they visit the struggling Raiders (2-10). “Well that’s what makes it fun, right?” Roethlisberger said. “You asked me about the venues, the fans, and all those things. It’s not an easy place to play. What an awesome challenge for us.” The Raiders are the only AFC opponent Roethlisberger hasn’t beaten on the road since entering the league in 2004. Roethlisberger’s first trip to Oakland came in 2006 as defending Super Bowl champion and he threw four interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns in a 20-13 loss to a Raiders team that finished that season with two wins. Roethlisberger came back again in 2012 and ‘13 against Oakland teams that finished 4-12. He played better in those games but still ended up on the short end, losing 34-31 in 2012 on a last-second field goal by Sebastian Janikowski, and 21-18 the following year thanks in part to a 93-yard run on the opening play by Terrelle Pryor. Now he gets to face another down Oakland squad that at least showed some signs of life last week in a 40-33 home loss to AFC-leading Kansas City that got Roethlisberger’s attention. “You see what they did last week against of one of the best teams in football and fought them all the way to the end, so we can’t worry about records,” he said. “I’ve never won there, so that becomes a challenge as well.” Here are some other things to watch: Second chance for Washington Pittsburgh picked wide receiver James Washington in the second round of the draft with the hopes Washington would take over as the team’s primary deep threat for Marta- vis Bryant — who the Steelers dealt to Oakland. It hasn’t quite worked out the way Washington planned. He has eight receptions for 77 yards through 12 games and was a healthy scratch last week against the Chargers. An injury to Justin Hunter, however, opened the door back up for Washington. “Sometimes you get knocked down,” Tomlin said. “You’ve got to get in the lab and work.” Protect the ball The good news last week for the Raiders’ running game is the team gained 171 yards on the ground, the most since Week 2 in 2017. The bad news is halfbacks Doug Martin, Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington all lost fumbles, playing a big role in the team’s loss to Kansas City. �SPORTS Sunday Times-Sentinel Sunday, December 9, 2018 5B Browns concerned with Newton’s size vs. Panthers CLEVELAND (AP) — During a meeting this week with his defense, Browns interim coach Gregg Williams used star end Myles Garrett as a model. And a warning. A 6-foot-4, 270-pound mass of chiseled muscle, power and speed, Garrett cuts an imposing figure. He’s a physical specimen, the kind of athlete that stands out even in a room full of elite humans. Oh, and he happens to be about the same size as Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. “I said that he is bigger than Myles,” Williams said. “People said, ‘What?’ I said, ‘There it is. There is your quarterback right here— Myles Garrett. That is the kind of framework that you guys are looking at here.’ We have our work cut out for us.” One week after failing to contain Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Browns (4-7-1) now have to deal with Newton and the Carolina Panthers (6-6), who have lost four straight games and need a win Sunday to improve their playoff hopes. Williams has a history with Newton, who has been slowed by a sore right shoulder and has been limited in practice over the past few weeks. When Williams was with New Orleans, he had to plan for Newton twice a year and still seems to have scars from his encounters with the 6-foot-5, 245-pound dual threat. “He has grown and taken very good steps year by year by year,” Williams said. “(Panther offensive coordinator) Norv (Turner) has done a really good job with the things that they are doing with him. It is backto-back games with that kind of a quarterback, but more powerful in the pocket. When you are taking a look at getting him down in the pocket, now that is a grown man. It is not a small quarterback.” Newton is coming off a poor performance in last week’s loss at Tampa Bay. He threw four interceptions and was replaced on the game’s final play by backup Taylor Heinicke, who came in to attempt a Hail Mary that wasn’t answered. Earlier this week, Newton said he’d be ready to face the Browns and try to get the Panthers back on track. Carolina trails Minnesota by onehalf game for the NFC’s second-wild card spot and can’t afford another loss. With the holiday season approaching, Newton said ending the Panthers’ slide would be wonderful. “Is Santa listening? I hope he comes early,” said Newton, who needs just 1 passing yard to reach 3,000 for the eighth straight year. “I feel like we are so close. Every week I try to think of certain things that can get me over the hump. There is no denying and faking that you see other teams thriving and you know that we can do the same thing. “All you need is one (win) to catch fire.” Baker bounces back Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking to put together a complete game after a half-good performance last Sunday. Mayfield’s three interceptions in the first half led to the Texans opening a 23-0 lead. He recovered nicely by passing for 351 yards after halftime, and he knows he must be more inconsistent. And while Mayfield accepted blame for the miscues, offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens said it wasn’t just the QB’s fault. “When interceptions happen, sometimes it is bad decisions by the quarterback, sometimes it is pressure happening more than it should, sometimes it is guys not being in the right spot, sometimes it is a bad play call, and sometimes it is a combination of everything,” he said. “That is sort of what happened the other day. This did not all fall on Baker.” Mccaffrey’s run Tireless running back Christian McCaffrey has been a one-man wrecking crew for the Panthers recently. He has more catches (53) than any player in the NFL since Week 6 and has already tied last year’s mark with 80 receptions. Over the last five weeks, McCaffrey has run for 440 yards and four touchdowns and caught 36 passes for 363 yards and four TDs. He needs 137 yards rushing and 337 receiving to become only the third running back to surpass 1,000 yards in both categories. The others are Roger Craig and Marshall Faulk. Surging Chargers are not overlooking slumping Bengals CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a 16-point comeback victory at Pittsburgh and have a crucial AFC West showdown next week at Kansas City. Before Anthony Lynn’s team can turn attention toward the Chiefs, there is the matter of taking care of the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Chargers (9-3) are double-digit favorites against a Bengals squad that has dropped four straight and six of its last seven, but they are well aware of what can happen when they overlook an opponent. Denver, which had dropped five of six before facing Los Angeles on Nov. 18, rallied from a 12-point deficit to win 23-22. “It was an emotional game last week, nationally televised and all of that, but that’s behind us now. We have to lock in this week,” Lynn said. Los Angeles is closing in on its first playoff spot since 2013. Cincinnati (5-7) appeared to be in the postseason conversation early after winning four of its first five before the bottom fell out, largely due to injuries. Its only hope now is to win out and then get a lot of help. “You have to prepare for them like everybody else whether they’re in it or out of it,” Lynn said. “Their playoffs basically start this week. We have to be aware of that, the urgency that they’re going to play with and Aaron Gash | AP filet Milwaukee Bucks’ Matthew Dellavedova, middle, is going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs are also getting forward John Henson and two draft picks in 2021 from the Bucks in exchange for guard George Hill and forward Sam Dekker. Dellavedova returns to Cavs in three-team trade “I think it will be good for our team, not just for myself, but for our team.” Hill helped the Cavs reach the Finals last season, but the team wanted to unload his contract while giving rookie Sexton more playing time. Sexton has already heard stories about Dellavedova. “Everybody said he’s a real good guy, a real good locker-room guy,” he said. “We lost George, which was my vet, so I’ll have to talk to Dellavedova and he’ll be able to lead me how George led me. They say he practices hard too, so we’re going to have some battles.” The Bucks are getting a 46-percent shooter from 3-point range in Hill, who fits into their new longrange shooting philosophy under first-year coach Mike Budenholzer, plus a backup to starter Eric Bledsoe. They also could potentially save roughly $16 million in salary, assuming they waive Hill after this season. “We’re excited to welcome George and Jason to the Bucks organization,” GM Jon Horst said. “George provides us added depth and experience at the guard position, while Jason gives us another front-court player who can stretch the floor.” There was an urgency to get the deal agreed to before 6 p.m. on Friday because only players on rosters by then can be re-packaged in other trades before February’s deadline. Hill’s days were numbered in Cleveland. The Cavs are re-shaping their roster with an eye on landing a major free agent in 2020, and Hill was no longer part of the long-term plans because of his age and the team’s commitment to Sexton’s development. Hill recently returned after missing 11 games with a shoulder injury, a setback that only delayed the Cavs in pulling off a deal to add more assets. Cleveland recently traded sharpshooter Kyle Korver to Utah for two picks in 2020 and 2021. The 28-year-old Dellavedova will get a chance re-start his career with the Cavs. The Australian had been buried on Milwaukee’s bench and is averaging just 1.7 points and 2.4 assists in 12 games. Henson recently underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. He’s averaging 5.6 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14 games. Dekker was in his first season with the Cavs, who got him in an August trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. He averaged 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds but missed significant time with a severely sprained left ankle. “This trade allows us to continue to work to improve our team and gives us a young, developing player in Sam whose versatility and athleticism at the forward position will allow him to earn an opportunity to contribute,” said Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld. “We wish Jason the best moving forward and appreciate the value he brought to our team as a great teammate and true professional.” Driskel’s second chance Jeff Driskel’s first NFL start didn’t go so well. He took four sacks, threw an interception and lost a fumble during a 24-10 loss to the Broncos, his first game filling in while Andy Dalton recovers from surgery on his thumb. There were some problems getting everyone on the same page. He and offensive coordinator Bill Lazor are expecting things to be smoother the second time around. “His poise was fine,” Lazor said. “His communication was fine. There were a couple things in the huddle or at the line that weren’t great, but I’m not sure that it was him.” Turn Mixon loose With receiver A.J. Green out for the rest of the season with an injured toe, the offense is leaning heavily on running back Joe Mixon, who is averaging a healthy 4.9 yards per carry. The problem is the Bengals have fallen so far behind in games that they’ve abandoned the run. During the four-game losing streak, Mixon has carried 11, 12, 14 and 12 times, leaving him wondering what he could do with more chances. “I’m definitely more than ready when the time comes,” Mixon said. “Just have to stay patient. My time will be coming.” Keep an eye on Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa, who missed the first nine games due to a foot injury, has three sacks since returning. Two of those came two weeks ago against Arizona, when he was matched up against Andre Smith, who was released following that game. 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Affectionately known to Cleveland fans as “Delly,” Dellavedova was a key member of the Cavs’ 2016 title team before he signed with the Bucks later that summer. He’s not the same player, and the Cavs are far from being the same team, but his return will soften what has been a difficult season. Cleveland is just 5-20 and rebuilding in the wake of LeBron James’ departure last summer. “I’m glad my Aussie brother is back,” Cavs center Tristan Thompson said following a 129110 loss to Sacramento. “Brings us veteran leadership, a guy that’s won before, a guy that’s going to push Collin (Sexton), control the game for the second unit and he’ll make shots. He’s good at throwing lobs to me, so I’m really happy about that. what they’re going to bring to the table.” The Chargers come in with plenty of momentum after last week’s 33-30 win at Pittsburgh, as they pulled off the largest road comeback against the Steelers. Philip Rivers has thrown two or more touchdown passes in every game this season and Keenan Allen has a TD catch in four straight games. The Bengals have been beset by injuries with QB Andy Dalton, WR A.J. Green, TE Tyler Eifert, DE Carl Lawson and LB Preston Lawson on injured reserve. “Last I looked, we’re not out of it. We’ve dug a huge hole and need a lot of things to work our way out, but maybe with everything else that’s gone against us, maybe we get some things to break our way,” coach Marvin Lewis said. Things to watch as the Bengals and Chargers meet for the first time since 2015: (740) 446-0332 151 2nd Ave, Gallipolis, OH 45631 www.topefurniture.com Find us on FB �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS 6B Sunday, December 9, 2018 Sunday Times-Sentinel NFL’s Walter Payton Award means so much to nominees By Barry Wilner Associated Press Winning any of the AP’s individual NFL awards, from MVP to top rookie, means plenty to players. Being nominated for, no less winning, the Walter Payton Man of the Year award means more. Don’t minimize how proud a guy is when he’s voted one of the prestigious individual awards. It’s a portion of his resume that jumps off the page the way Saquon Barkley hurdles over potential tacklers. But being selected for the Payton award, renamed in 1999 for the great Chicago Bears running back and humanitarian, involves so much more than football achievements. “It is probably one of my greatest accomplishments,” says 2013 winner Charles Tillman, who played 12 seasons at cornerback for the Bears and his final year with the Panthers. “It really shows the true character of a person. “When fans see us, they just assume a lot of times we are just athletes. They don’t know what these men do on their days off during the season, in the community. A lot of players really put their community service in every week of the year. They get their charity work done and their volunteer work. “The Walter Payton Award is about excellence off the field. I am proud to be associated with that award.” Who wouldn’t be? In a time when many NFL players have been criticized or even condemned for their protests of social and racial injustice during the national anthem, many — if not most of them — also have been doing good deeds in their communities. They don’t do it for recognition or applause. As Tillman notes, they do it because they can “shed light on a bigger thing. It’s not just football. It’s about being a good person, serving other people and loving other people.” Unlike in the past, when three finalists were selected before a recipient was chosen, one player from every NFL team is a finalist. 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