http://66.213.69.5/files/original/f61cb697e2fb263c6154be7fe8ffcf5e.pdf 85606bd7b980e47e123b63031303a0b1 PDF Text Text log onto www.mydailysentinel.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more Middleport•Pomeroy, Ohio INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS OBITUARIES Dr. Brothers .... Page 3 Sunny today. High of 79. Low of 53... Page 2 Meigs football coach resigns .... Page 8 Charlotte Ann Dillard, 76 Judith ‘Judy’ Elkins, 79 Eva Sinta Wallace, 87 50 cents daily WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012 Vol. 62, No. 42 Council approves contracts for housing prisoners By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com MIDDLEPORT — Six contracts with sheriff and police departments for space, as needed, to house prisoners were approved by Middleport Village Council at Monday night’s meeting. Jail facilities located in the new Middleport Village Hall will be open for business on Monday, according to Mony Wood, jail administrator for the village. He said the cost for housing prisoners will be $60 a day. The 12-day holding facility Six agencies sign for jail space has space for housing six men, six women, three in holding cells and three in a detox unit. Council approved jail contracts with the Meigs County Sheriff, the Vinton County Sheriff, the Gallia County Sheriff, and the police departments of Gallipolis, Pomeroy and Racine. The contracts are for the remainder of the year. The mayor noted that several things remain to be finished up prior to the jail’s opening to receive prisoners. Some of the security wiring and the door installation to separate the building into a jail section and a business section, and some permits still have to be put in place, the mayor reported. It was agreed by a split vote with the Mayor Mike Gerlach breaking the tie that Wood’s salary would go from the $11.82 to $16.85 an hour retroactive to March 6 because of the extra work he has put into getting the jail ready to accept prisoners. The original agreement with Wood was that the salary change would be made when the “jail became operational.” Voting for the retroactive increase were Emerson Heighton, Rae Moore, and Sandy Brown, on the basis of work performed. Voting to carry out the original agreement of the salary increase when the jail becomes operational were Craig Wehrung, Penny Burge, and Roger Manley, all of whom expressed appreciation for the work of Wood, but were inclined to go with the original agreement of the pay raise when the jail opens. It was noted that since the in- crease is taking place prior to the jail opening with paid prisoners, the money to do that would come from the general revenue fund. Jean Craig, a former Council member, who frequently attends meetings, spoke on the levies for village operational expenses and police protection which passed in the recent election. “We now can rely on the police to come when we call and the streets to be lighted,” said Craig, describing that as a “positive move for the village, one which makes it a good place to live.” Some question was raised by Burge about the use of wording on the campaign flyer which, she said, seemed to indicate Council members were all for the levies when in fact she was against it. Gerlach described it an indication only of a majority vote of approval in support of the levies. Manley and Burge, new on Council, reported on a meeting they attended in Columbus recently regarding village operation proSee COUNCIL ‌| 5 Wanted: 1937 flood stories and photos for archive By Charlene Hoeflich choeflich@mydailysentinel.com Sarah Hawley/photos Students line up to make their own “hot air balloons” during Thursday’s Math and Science Expo held at Southern Elementary. The hot air balloons were made by using a hair dryer and a trash bag. The hot air balloon was used to teach students about density, mass and volume. 2012: Opportunities by the Dozens Southern hosts Math and Science Expo By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com RACINE — The Southern Local Math and Science Expo offered “Opportunities by the Dozens” for many students who took part in last Thursday’s event. The theme for the event — which took place for the second straight year — was 2012: Opportunities by the Dozens. The Math and Science Expo was sponsored by the After School Kids (ASK) program which is organized by Director Kim McClain. The expo offered students of all ages activities to promote math and science skills learned in the classroom. A total of 36 activities were available, with teachers, staff members and high school students assisting elementary students with the fun and games. The event was held to “provide enjoyable activities for families to share that See DOZENS |‌ 5 Sarah Hawley/photos Rockets were launched across the gym using “stomp power.” Rockets were made of paper and were launched using pop bottles. URG, Bob Evans Farms to launch hospitality program Staff Report mdtnews@mydailytribune.com RIO GRANDE — This fall, when college students return to the University of Rio Grande (URG) in southeast Ohio, they’ll find a new curriculum on the menu — the Bob Evans Hospitality Management program. The innovative new management training program is being developed in partnership with the Ohio-based restaurant and food products company, and will be offered at URG in the fall. The program will offer accredited bachelor and associate degrees through URG with the opportunity for students to work full-time for Bob Evans Farms while pursuing their degrees. While they’re learning the basics of the hospitality industry in a classroom setting, they’ll also workstudy in the company’s restaurants for real on-the-job experience — a unique program feature that makes the cost of a degree much more affordable. Bob Evans Farms Executive Vice President of Human Resources Joe Eulberg, who leads the company’s training and development efforts, says the program will be mutually beneficial. “The program will give students a skill foundation in an industry that continues to hire and grow despite POMEROY — A series of research activities intended to generate a collection of personal, family, local and regional stories initiated by two professors at the University of Rio Grande now includes a study on the Pomeroy and Middleport flood of 1937. Sam Wilson and Greg Miller are working on the stories, including the flood of 1937, which will serve as the basis for one of the “Story Theatre” projects being developed for public performance in and around southeastern Ohio. The information will also be used for creating an online archive of the flood. Mary Wise of the Riverbend Arts Council and her daughter, Jennifer Harrison of Gallia County, are working with Wilson and Miller to generate creative documentation projects that focus on the 1937 flood in Meigs County. To facilitate the project, Katelynn Mullins, a graduate student of interactive media at Elon University in North Carolina, with her fellow researchers, will be in Middleport at the Riverbend Arts Council on North Second in Middleport Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.to gather materials pertaining to the flood. “It is through our stories that we define ourselves, and our stories are what defines our culture, relating us to one another,” said Miller in talking about the various projects of historical significance carried out by the University. The first such project was a performance of “Lonesome Valley” which related to the residents of Jackson County. The second proj- Commissioners approve lead-based paint proposals By Sarah Hawley shawley@heartlandpublications.com Stephanie Filson/photo See EVANS |‌ 5 Bob Evans Farms and Restaurant, Rio Grande ect was “Our Welsh Neighbors” on residents of Oak Hill, Ohio. The third was a project titled “Stories From Deer Hill” which had reference to residents of Jackson, Gallia, and Athens Counties, and the fourth currently being produced relates to “Jack Tales and More” about Appalachian folk tales with regional flavor. “Our focus is now pointing in the direction of Meigs County,” said Miller. “Mary Wise and Jennifer Harrison are working with us to generate creative documentation projects that focus on the Flood of 1937 and include personal stories, family stories and local stories gathered from Meigs County residents. Please share what you can and give local history the human texture that makes history real.” The emphasis of Saturday’s event will be on interviewing residents who may have actually experienced the flood, have stories of family experiences during the flood, photographs which document the event, and newspaper clippings of the event. From the information collected a website will be created as an online archive for the community and a living testament to the flood and those that experienced it first hand. Those willing to share their memories and stories are asked to contact either Mary Wise at 992-2675 or Jennifer Harrison at 4419757. Some off-site interviews can be arranged, it was reported. POMEROY — The Meigs County Commissioners approved proposals for lead based paint inspections and clearance testing during last week’s meeting. County Grants Administrator Jean Trussell presented the commissioners with multiple proposals for the lead based paint inspections and lead clearance testing. The commissioners approved both the lead paint inspection and lead clearance test proposals from Ohio Technical Services. Inspections will cost $500, with a 10 percent discount if the company handles all CHIP (Community Housing Improvement Program) inspections. A discount of $150 will also be given if two or more inspections are done on the same trip.Clearance testing will also cost $500 per unit. Other proposals were from Sierra Environmental and Affordable Services, Inc. The payment of bills in the amount of $174,732.34 was approved. Bills paid from the general fund were in the amount of $51,793.47. Payments from the general fund included election poll worker payments totaling more than $12,650, for the March 6 Primary Election. The next commissioners meeting will take place at 1 p.m. on March 15. �Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Meigs County Community Calendar Thursday, March 15 POMEROY — The Meigs County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 12 noon at the Wild Horse Cafe in Pomeroy. Speaker will be the immediate past president of the Ohio Retired Teachers, Karen Butt. Guests are welcome. MEIGS COUNTY — Meigs County Ministerial Association is hosting community Lenten services each Thursday during Lent. An offering is received to help those in need in Meigs County. Refreshments will be served following the services. The service will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Priest Tom Fehr speaking.. Friday, March 16 RIO GRANDE — The Pomeroy High School Class of 1959 will be having their “3rd Friday” lunch at the new Bob Evans Restaurant in Rio Grande at noon. Reservations have been made awaiting your arrival, please come and join us. Saturday, March 17 HARRISONVILLE — The Harrisonville MasonicLodge will meet at 8 a.m. for breakfast after which work in the master mason degree will be performed beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 20 MIDDLEPORT — The Brooks-Grant Camp No. 7 will meet at 7:15 p.m., at the Middleport Masonic Temple. Potential members and the public is welcome. Refreshment will be served. Memorial Day acitivites will be discussed. Feel free to contact Camp Commander Tom Galloway with any questions at 304-697-5363. Wednesday, March 21 MIDDLEPORT — A free community dinner will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Middleport Church of Nazarene. It will be an Easter Dinner. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind. Thursday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Ohio Valley Weather Local stocks AEP (NYSE) — 39.05 Akzo (NASDAQ) — 19.52 Ashland Inc. 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Member SIPC. Visit us at www.mydailysentinel.com Thank You for Your Vote Peggy Yost Meigs County Treasurer Your support is greatly appreciated! Paid for by the Candidate www.mydailysentinel.com The Daily Sentinel • Page 2 Meigs County Local Briefs Gardening program MIDDLEPORT — John Marra, WSAZ home and garden expert, will speak on planning and planting for spring at the Riverbend Arts Council in Middleport at 6:30 p.m. Friday. There will be a flloral art exhibit and a drawing for garden related items. There is no charge to attend although donations will be accepted. Tree and bush trimming clinic MARIETTA — On March 31 at Lanes Farm and Market west of Marietta, a tree and bush trimming clinic will be held by educators of the OSU Extension Service. The class will be held rain or shine from 1 to 4 p.m. Topics covered will be pruning apple and peach trees integrating pest management of fruit crops, and pruning bramble and blueberries. Registration is required at http://go.osu.edu/H2Q or call the office, 740-376-7431. Grange Meeting Change SALEM CENTER — Star Grange #778 and Star Junior Grange #878 changed their fun night from March 17 to March 24 due to Degree Demonstration at Friendly Hills. Farmer’s Market POMEROY — Anyone intereseted in taking part in the Farmer’s Market on the Pomeroy Parking Lot this Summer is asked to contact Derek Brickles at (740) 5904891. Legion birthday party POMEROY — Drew-Webster Post 39 will observe the founding of the American Legion, with a dinner party to be held on Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the legion hall. John Hood, commander, encourages attendance at the event by legionnaires and auxiliary members with a spouse or friend. Those who have not yet indicated to the legion their intent to attend are asked to call George Harris, 992-2451, or Hood 992-6991, to help in food preparation planning. Wanted: old computers POMEROY — The Invincible Industries Teen Center at the Mulberry Community Center is in need of old computers, both PCs and Macs, for repair or use of parts. Mike Tipptin, a computer specialist, has volunteered to see what he can do to get some working computers for the teen center. He has volunteered to pick up old computers. Call 740-4445599 and leave a message so that he can call back. Beth Clark is the lead volunteer at the youth center and says she has long recognized the need for computers for the kids to use for study and/or entertainment. Cemetery cleanup POMEROY — The Salisbury Township Trustees request that grave decorations be removed from the Rockprings and Bradford Cemeteries for the spring cleanup 911 March 7 3:45 p.m., East Shade Road, brush fire; 7:05 p.m., Third Street, assault/fight; 8:59 p.m., Ohio 681, chest pain. March 8 1:15 a.m., Cole Street, assault/fight; 2:24 a.m., Race Street, assault/fight; 3:27 a.m., Snowden Road, chest pain; 1:21 p.m., Page Street, nausea/vomiting; 2:17 p.m., Ohio 7, motor vehicle collision; 3:27 p.m., Railroad Street, abdominal pain; 3:53 p.m., Little Kyger Road, difficulty breathing; 4:18 p.m., East Memorial Drive, difficulty breathing; 4:28 p.m., Riverview Place, laceration; 5:45 p.m., North Second Avenue, laceration; 9:45 p.m., East Second Avenue, hemorrhage; 11:14 p.m., Powell Street, fall; 11:29 p.m., Ohio 681, chest pain; 11:42 p.m., Race Street, chest pain. March 9 12:09 a.m., South Third Avenue, chest pain; 5:54 a.m., East Second Street, seizure/convulsions; 6:18 a.m., Eden Ridge Road, unknown; 7:47 a.m., Dunbar Road, unknown; 10:56 a.m., Rocksprings Road, altered mental status; 11:30 a.m., East Main Street, seizure/convulsions; 12:21 p.m., Nye Avenue, motor vehicle collision; 1:54 p.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain; 1:58 p.m., Rocksprings Road, altered mental status; 6:59 p.m., Ohio 143, diabetic emergency; 7:21 p.m., Kingsbury Road, fractured body part; 7:37 p.m., Powell Street, medical alarm. March 10 1:47 a.m., Union Avenue, assault/fight; 4:15 a.m., Vine Street, burns; 6:47 a.m., Powell Street, lifting assistance; 7:22 a.m., Rocksprings Road, difficulty breathing; 10:32 a.m., Mudfork Road, hemorrhage; 12:42 p.m., Trouble Creek Road, high blood pressure; 5:49 p.m., Ohio 681, weakness; 6:58 p.m., Childrens Home Road, difficulty breathing; 9:27 p.m., Apple GroveDorcus Road, difficulty breathing; 9:31 p.m., Ohio 143, high blood pressure. March 11 12:30 a.m., Carpenter Road, nausea/vomiting; 4:22 a.m., West Main Street, head injury; 8:58 a.m., Rocksprings Road, diabetic emergency; 11:17 a.m., Ohio 681, chest pain; 2:10 p.m., Sixth Street, headache; 1:13 p.m., Cherry Street, pain general; 3:04 p.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain; 3:25 p.m., Shetland Road, brush fire; 4:25 p.m., Ohio 681, low blood pressure; 5:17 p.m., Bashan Road, abdominal pain; 21:19 p.m., Elm Street, stroke/ CVA; 9:21 p.m., Beech Street, chest pain; 10:14 p.m., Lincoln Heights, chest pain. March 12 12:45 a.m., North Third Street, high blood pressure; 1:30 a.m., Rocksprings Road, difficulty breathing; 8:36 a.m., Flatwoods Road, stroke/CVA; 1:34 p.m., East Memorial Drive, abdominal pain; 1:39 p.m., Zuspan Hollow Road, difficulty breathing; 1:51 p.m., East Memorial Drive, abdominal pain; 4:23 p.m., Laurel Street, chest pain; 4:55 p.m., Dunbar Road, chest pain; 5:26 p.m., East Memorial Drive, chest pain; 10:16 p.m., Riebel Road, unknown. Common Pleas Court Domestic An action of divorce has been filed by David A. Neutzling against Leona T. A. Neutzling. Civil A decree of foreclosure has been granted to GMAC Mortgage, LLC. against Rhonda J. Zirkle. Criminal Recently sentenced in Meigs County Common Pleas Court were Rocky Eugene Sharrer, domestic violence, four years community control; Rocky Sharrer, domestic violence (probation violation) nine months prison; Jathan Templeton, receiving stolen property, three years community control; Thomas A. Allen, trafficking in heroin, three years community control; Elizabeth A. Powell, possession of heroin, five years community control; Lee Fitzpatrick, community control. Recently arraigned in Meigs County Common Pleas Court was Brian L. Manley, receiving stolen property, OVI. Arraigned on probation violations were Jathan Templeton, Joseph Jeffers, James R. Ellis, Joshua McCoy, Amber N. Boling, Michelle Jones. Judicial Release was granted to Samara A. Stone. Probate Court A marriage licence was issued to Roger Lee Stover, Jr., and Alice Jean Cremeans, both of Rutland. For The Record which is about to begin. RACINE — The Racine Village spring cleanup of the Greenwood Cemetery will be the week of March 25, 2012. Anyone wishing to save any decorations are being asked to remove before March 25. LETART TWP. — All flowers and grave blankets, etc. to be removed from Letart Township cemeteries by March 18 per Trustees. If not removed cemetery care taker will. RUTLAND TWP. — The Rutland Townshp Trustees request that grave decorations be removed from the Miles, Robinson, Wright and Rutland Cemeteries until April 1 for spring cleanup which is about to begin. LEBANON TWP. — Lebanon Township will be beginning their Spring Cemetery Cleanup. Anything not wanted to be disposed of needs to be removed from gravesites by Monday, March 19. Fish fry at Catholic Church POMEROY — The Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be having fish tail adult dinner, sandwiches, and carryout orders every Friday night through March 30 with serving from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinners are $7.50, the sandwich and fries plate, $5.50. The fish fries are being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and all proceeds will benefit local charities. Preschool Registration MASON COUNTY — Mason County Schools Preschool Registration will be taking place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days, March 23 at the Early Education Station in Point Pleasant and Leon Elementary, April 20 at New Haven Elementary, and April 26 at the Nazarene Church on Mt. Vernon. April 26 will also be a make up day. For information call 304-675-4956. Community Lenten services MEIGS COUNTY — Meigs County Ministerial Association is hosting community Lenten services each Thursday during Lent. An offering is received to help those in need in Meigs County. Refreshments will be served following the services. All Thursday evening services will be held at 7 p.m. March 15 — St. Paul Lutheran Church, Priest Tom Fehr speaking. March 22 — New Beginnings United Methodist Church, Pastor Warren Lukens speaking. March 29 — Grace Episcopal Church, Pastor Brenda Barnhart speaking. Good Friday (April 6th) at Noon the Ministerial service will be The Stations of the Cross at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Ask Dr. Brothers Husband keeping firing a secret By Dr. Joyce Brothers Dear Dr. Brothers: I think my husband may have been laid off and is keeping it secret. I don’t have any firm evidence, but he’s acting a little suspicious, and I saw some email from a jobhunting website in his inbox the other day. I haven’t had the heart to do any serious snooping, but I hate that he might be lying to me. Is it worth it to confront him with my suspicions, or should I try to wait it out and let him tell me when he’s comfortable? — B.L. Dear B.L.: The feeling that a spouse is keeping something from you is a very difficult feeling to deal with, and has been the end to many a marriage. Openness and honesty are the foundation of healthy relationships, and if you feel you can’t trust or be trusted, then there is a fatal flaw in the relationship. That being said, timing certainly is an issue, especially with something as delicate and emotional as possibly being laid off. Your husband may be waiting for the right time, or may have plans in the works that you also don’t know about. While it can be frustrating to hear, your husband might be protecting you by keeping you in the dark for now. While you probably don’t want to confront your husband in an angry or upset way, it’s best to get the situation out in the open so that you two can start to work together on finding solutions if he has been laid off. You can ask him generally about work or mention that you noticed a strange email in his inbox, and prompt him to tell you anything that might be worrying him. Hopefully this will give him the opening he needs to feel comfortable sharing with you, but if not, you might want to investigate further and see if there’s another reason he might be keeping these developments from you. It’s likely, though, that he’s just taking time to nurse his wounded ego before coming to you for help and solace. *** Dear Dr. Brothers: I’m retired, and to fill some free time I started working at a local charity organization. It’s part-time, minimumwage work, but I like it and I feel like I’m doing something worthwhile for the community. My son, who lives in our town, seems to be ashamed that I’m working a menial job, and is embarrassed when he sees me around town. How can I get him to understand and respect my decision to take this job? — F.R. Dear F.R.: There are two main questions that come to mind in this scenario: The first is whether your impression of your son’s feelings is correct. It’s possible that your son is acting slightly differently toward you but that you have misunderstood his actual emotions. Talking to him about this is a good first step, and will get any issues out in the open for you to discuss. It can be hard for people to adjust to their parents changing roles in their lives, and this may manifest in ways that can be easily misunderstood. By opening up the lines of communication, you can clarify what’s truly going on in your relationship. The second question, once you’ve addressed what your son’s feelings truly are, remains why he feels the way he does. From your explanation, it sounds like you have good reasons for taking this job and that you’re enjoying it, and there’s no reason that your son should begrudge you this bit of happiness and fulfillment. This, again, can be addressed in a conversation with your son about where your relationship stands and why he might be having a hard time with your working. You can approach him by being nonconfrontational and admitting that you’re hurt by what you perceive to be his dislike of your new role in the community. The worst that can happen is that your suspicions will be confirmed, and then you can start working on mending the relationship. (c) 2012 by King Features Syndicate �Wednesday, March 14, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 3 www.mydailysentinel.com Sonshine Circle gives school State Scenic Rivers Program supplies to Southern RACINE — School supplies to be donated to the Southern Elementary School were collected at last week’s meeting of the Sonshine Circle held at the Bethany Church. The group also made a donation to the Meigs County Council on Aging, planned a noodle-making meeting, and discussed improvement to the church building. Plans were also made for the annual motherdaughter dinner, for Sunday night services to be held at Bethany this month, and the “bear” fund for April. Blondena Rainer gave devotions reading “First Hand Knowledge” followed by prayer. Kathryn Hart opened the business meeting with secretary and treasurer reports by Mary Ball and Ann Zirkle. Edie Hubbard gave the correspond- ing secretary report. The group signed 105 cards for the month. She read thank you cards from Danielle Smith, Keith Allen, Don and Jo Ellen Roush, Joyce Sisson, Roger and Jane Hill Hill, Delores Cleland, Sara Roush, Mary Folmer, and April Hudson. The group accepted donations from Joyce Sisson, Don and JoEllen Roush, and Bob and Hazel Dudding. The group noted the three open houses held over the weekend, A B & T Floral & Gifts, The Mustard Seed Resale Shop and Anderson-McDaniel Funeral Home. Hours of business at The Mustard Seed are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Managers are Sheila Hill, Opal Hupp, and Barb Layne, and the program is now under the wing of the Cooperative Parish. Lady Republicans meet POMEROY — Plans for fall events were made when the Ladies of the Meigs County Republican Party met recently at Carleton School. A fall fling dance to be held in September was announced, along with a dinner, the date to be announced. Refreshments were served. For information on events contact Darlene Newell, 985-3537. Fracking meeting scheduled MARIETTA — The Southeast Ohio Fracking Interest Group is holding its next public meeting at 7 p.m. on March 27 at the Unitarian Church, 232 3rd St., Marietta. Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, Professor of Engineering at Cornell University, will be explaining horizontal hydraulic fracturing, the process, the industry, and the environment, using graphs, charts, and the facts. The video lasts for an hour and there will be time for questions and discussion afterwards. For several years Dr. In- graffea has been speaking all over the world about the process and impacts of shale gas extraction. His research concentrates on computer simulation and physical testing of complex fracturing processes. He is co-editor-in-chief of the premier journal in his field, “Engineering Fracture Mechanics” and is among 82 prominent scientists being considered for membership on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board panel on hydraulic fracturing. For more information go to seofig@gmail.com. Door prize was won by Jan McKee. Rainer, Martha King, and Hubbard presented the program for the evening. Hubbard questioned the members about St Patricks Day. Rainer read “The Entire Book of Adhesions” and “Shocking Generosity.” King had a game about St Patrick’s Day, and winners were Janet Krider and Hart. Birthdays celebrated were Zirkle and Betty Proffitt. Rainer, Hubbard and King served refreshments to Mabel Brace, Denna Proffitt, Hazel McKelvey, Denise Holman, McKee, Mildred Hart, Louise Frank, Kathy McDaniel, Jackie White, Wilma Smith, Krider, Letha Proffitt, Betty Proffitt, Sheila Theiss, Zirkle, Hart, Ball and Evelyn Foreman. Next meeting is at the church on April 12, at 6:30. All area women are invited. offers options to donate COLUMBUS — People interested in supporting Ohio’s Scenic Rivers Program have several convenient options to make their donations count in the ongoing effort to promote stream quality and protect diverse aquatic wildlife habitats, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Watercraft, which administers the state scenic rivers program. Various types of donations, which can be made any time of year, go directly into the Scenic Rivers Protection Fund to support stream restoration and dam removals, stream quality monitoring and education efforts, land acquisition and scientific research that together help conserve Ohio’s scenic rivers. A check or cash donation can be made directly to the Scenic Rivers Protection Fund by mail. Simply mail in the tax deductible check or money order payable to: Scenic Rivers Protection Fund c/o Ohio Department of Natural Resources 2045 Morse Road, Building A-3 Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693 The Ohio Scenic Rivers Program offers two distinct conservation license plates. Purchase of a Scenic Rivers license plate supports a wide array of scenic waterways conservation efforts. Go online to www. oplates.com for purchasing options or contact any Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle deputy registrar. People wanting to make a memorial donation to the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program may contact Bob Gable, manager of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program, at 614-2656814 or email him at bob.gable@ohiodnr. state.oh.us for personal assistance. Gable can also be helpful for people who want to assign land and other personal property to support scenic rivers as part of their estate planning. Ohio’s scenic river lands include riparian forest corridors, floodplain lands, river access and other sensitive areas adjacent to Ohio’s scenic rivers that total nearly 2,300 acres and are permanently protected. Panetta: Awaiting plans to draw down Afghan surge WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday he was awaiting details from Gen. John Allen, the top commander in Afghanistan, on his plan for bringing home the remaining 23,000 troops sent to Afghanistan during the 2010 surge. After the weekend’s mass killing of Afghan civilians in the southern province of Kandahar, allegedly by an Army staff sergeant, Panetta and other top administration officials said it would have no effect on the war strategy. That does not mean, however, that the planned troop withdrawal won’t be accelerated at some stage. Panetta, speaking to reporters on a flight to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, said that despite recent setbacks, including the burning of Qurans by U.S. soldiers last month and the massacre of 16 Afghan civilians over the weekend, allegedly by a U.S. soldier, there has been no change in plans to complete a troop withdrawal by the end of 2014. Allen said on Monday that there are about 90,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan now. He said he plans to bring out 23,000 of those by the end of September, as required by President Barack Obama, but Panetta has yet to endorse that exact schedule. Obama has given Allen no orders on specific troop withdrawals beyond September, except to say there will be a “steady pace” of withdrawals between now and the end of 2014, when Afghan forces are to be fully in charge of the country’s security. The New York Times reported Tuesday that the administration is considering a range of options for further troop reductions after September. One option is for at least 10,000 more to come home by the end of December, and then 10,000 to 20,000 more by June 2013, the Times reported, citing unnamed administration officials. Asked about the Times report, Pentagon press secretary George Little, who is traveling with Panetta, said, “The analysis on drawdown scenarios isn’t yet complete, and the secretary (Panetta) has not been presented with options. It’s premature to speculate on any drawdowns beyond those associated with U.S. surge forces in Afghanistan.” Earlier, Panetta said he had not yet seen details of Allen’s plan for a drawdown this summer. “What I am awaiting are General Allen’s plans with regards to taking down the remaining 23,000 from the surge,” Panetta said. “And, we’ll review those plans.” Voting in Alabama, Mississippi could clarify race MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Mitt Romney hoped to seal his status as the Republican presidential front-runner with a thus-farelusive victory in the Deep South, a region that has been slow to embrace the former Massachusetts governor. A pair of closely fought primaries Tuesday in Alabama and Mississippi also could render a possible final verdict on Newt Gingrich’s Southern-focused candidacy and give Rick Santorum the two-man race he’s sought against Romney. Santorum picked up a vote from Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, who had not publicly endorsed the former Pennsylvania senator. Bentley’s spokesman said the governor traveled to his hometown of Tuscaloosa to vote for Santorum, whom he considers “the most conservative candidate in the Republican presidential race.” With polls showing an unexpectedly tight race in the conservative bellwether states, Romney stopped in Alabama on Monday a clear indication he was eyeing a potential win there. Romney ignored his GOP opponents Tuesday in an outdoor speech in St. Louis, where he criticized President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy, health care, foreign policy and gasoline prices. He planned a Kansas City appearance later in the day. Missouri holds caucuses on Saturday. On Monday, Romney appeared with Southern comedian Jeff Foxworthy in Mobile, Ala., and poked fun at his own lack of hunting skills, saying he hoped to set out with an Alabama friend who “can actually show me which end of the rifle to point.” Battling anew to be Romney’s main conservative challenger, Gingrich and Santorum both spoke at an energy forum in Biloxi, Miss., then took questions on religion in public life at a presidential forum in Birmingham, Ala. They sharply criticized Obama, with Santorum labeling the president’s foreign policy “pathetic” and Gingrich taunting Obama as “President Algae” for speaking of research that one day would allow oil and gas to be developed from algae. Gingrich has focused his campaign in recent weeks on rising gas prices, promising to bring the price to $2.50 per gallon if elected. The Southern showdown came as new polling showed a steep drop in Obama’s approval ratings amid escalating prices at the pump and renewed turbulence in the Middle East. A Washington Post-ABC News poll found that 46 percent of those surveyed approve of the way Obama is handling the job, while 50 percent disapprove. A New York Times/CBS poll found 41 percent approval and 47 percent disapproval. A win in either Mississippi or Alabama would be an important breakthrough for Romney, easing concerns that the Harvard-educated Northeasterner cannot win the party’s most conservative and evangelical voters. Santorum, who has angled to go head to head with Romney, pressed his argument that Gingrich should consider stepping aside. “People of Mississippi and Alabama want a conservative,” he told reporters in Biloxi. “If they want a conservative nominee for sure, they can do that by lining up behind us and making this race clearly a two-person race outside of the South.” Santorum planned to watch returns from Louisiana, which holds its primary March 24. He was heading to Puerto Rico on Wednesday and Thursday to campaign for Sunday’s island primary. Romney was skipping the South on primary night. He planned a Puerto Rico stop on Friday. While Gingrich insists he’ll remain in the race until the Republican National Convention in August, his Fed notes better economy, takes no policy action WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve offered a more positive view of the economy after a burst of hiring since its last meeting. It held off taking further steps to boost the recovery. The Fed noted in a statement after its one-day meeting Wednesday that the unemployment rate has declined notably and should continue to fall. It also said strains in the global financial markets have eased, though it warned they continue to pose a threat. Further hiring gains could put pressure on policymakers to rethink a plan to keep shortterm interest rates near zero until at least late 2014. Still, the Fed stuck with that timeframe in the statement. It said that while prices of crude oil and gasoline will push up inflation temporarily, longerterm inflation should remain stable repeating a view expressed by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke earlier this month. The statement was approved on a 9-1. Atlanta Fed President Jeffrey M. Lacker dissenting for the second straight meeting. The statement said Lacker doesn’t “anticipate that economic conditions are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate through late 2014.” Stocks added to early gains after the statement was released. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 110 points before the Fed statement. It climbed 20 points more within five minutes of the statement. Since the Fed’s last meeting in late January, a stream of positive economic reports has suggested the economy is doing better than the Fed anticipated. Employers added 734,000 jobs from December through February, the best three months of hiring in two years. That’s lowered the unemployment rate to 8.3 percent. Consumers are more confident and have stepped up retail spending. Auto sales are rising. And the stock market keeps climbing. Despite the brightening prospects, unemployment remains historically high something Bernanke mentioned in testimony to Congress last month, when he said, “The job market remains far from normal.” Bernanke also said consumer spending and confidence remain less than healthy, inflation-adjusted pay gains are low and credit is still tight for many. As long as they are, Bernanke suggested, unemployment might not fall much further. Bernanke’s comments and remarks from other Fed officials suggest that the Fed plans to maintain its efforts to keep rates low to fuel growth. Low rates are intended to encourage consumers and businesses to borrow and spend more. Lower yields also lead some investors to shift money out of bonds and into stocks. Most economists don’t think the Fed will retreat anytime this year from its late2014 target for any rate increase. Some note that threats to the economy remain from Europe’s debt crisis and the run-up in gasoline prices. Eventually, the Fed will feel compelled to raise rates to curb inflation as the economy heats up. But some analysts think the Fed is reluctant to signal an eventual shift toward higher rates before it’s close to a change. Signaling a change too soon might cause investors to push interest rates up before the Fed is sure the economic recovery will last. campaign’s survival essentially rested on winning both Tuesday contests. The former House speaker has pursued an all-Southern strategy, but he has won only South Carolina and Georgia, the latter the state he represented in Congress for 20 years. Gingrich planned several appearances in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday, including remarks to a local Chamber of Commerce and an election night event. A visit to the Birmingham Zoo was canceled because of the weather. He seemed to draw new energy from an enthusiastic crowd at the Birmingham forum which gave him repeated standing ovations as he derided Obama for apologizing to Afghan President Hamid Karzai after American troops burned Islamic holy books, including some Qurans. “He believes in apologizing to those who kill our young men and women. I will never apologize,” Gin- grich said to applause and cheers of “Newt! Newt! Newt!” All three candidates were receiving support from wellheeled independent groups known as super PACs that were helping to finance television ads, automated phone calls and direct mail in the two states. A fourth candidate, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, was not competing actively in the two contests. Hawaii also was holding a primary Tuesday, but none of the GOP hopefuls campaigned there. Romney has more delegates than his rivals combined, and is amassing them at a rate that puts him on track to clinch control of nomination before the convention opens in late August. The Associated Press tally shows him with 454 of the 1,144 delegates needed to win the nomination. Santorum has 217, Gingrich 107 and Paul 47. �The Daily Sentinel Opinion Page 4 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Government can’t keep up Federal with information requests Richard Lardner, Ted Bridis, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration couldn’t keep pace with the increasing number of people asking for copies of government documents, emails, photographs and more under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of the latest federal data by The Associated Press. Federal agencies did better last year trying to fulfill requests, but still fell further behind with backlogs, due mostly to surges in immigration records requested from the Homeland Security Department. It released all or portions of the information that citizens, journalists, businesses and others sought — and outright rejected other requests — at about the same rate as the previous two years. The AP analyzed figures over the last three years from 37 of the largest federal departments and agencies. There was progress: The government responded to more requests than ever in 2011 — more than 576,000 — a 5 percent increase from the year before. Offices less frequently cited legal provisions that allow them to keep records secret, especially emails and documents describing how federal officials make important decisions. Agencies took less time, on average, to turn over records: about one month for requests it considered “simple” and about three months for more complicated requests. And 23 of 37 agencies reduced their individual backlogs of requests or kept buildups from increasing. The government’s responsiveness under the Freedom of Information Act is widely viewed as a barometer of how transparent federal offices are. Under the law, citizens and foreigners can compel the government to turn over copies of federal records for zero or little cost. Anyone who seeks information through the law is generally supposed to get it unless disclosure would hurt national security, violate personal privacy or expose business secrets or confidential decision-making in certain areas. Sunday was the start of Sunshine Week, when news organizations promote open government and freedom of information. Across the 37 agencies, the government turned over all or parts of the records people sought in about 65 percent of requests that it considered, a minor improvement over last year. It fully rejected more than one-third of requests, also a minor improvement over last year, including cases when it couldn’t find records, a person refused to pay for copies or the request was determined to be improper under the law. The White House touted its success under its own analysis of how it performed. It said more employees worked to turn over files that people asked for, and it increased the budget for such efforts by $19 million last year. It said cabinet-level agencies that are directly under the White House’s control showed particular improvement. The White House routinely excludes from its assessment instances when it couldn’t find records, a person refused to pay for copies or the request was determined to be improper under the law, and says under this calculation that it released all or parts of records sought in 93 percent of requests. “It is not surprising to see more FOIA requests sent in to an administration that has emphasized transparency,” White House Spokesman Eric Schultz said. “We’re making a strong effort to keep up with that demand by devoting more resources to it.” Even as the Obama administration increased its efforts, people submitted 587,815 requests for information in fiscal 2011 at the 37 agencies reviewed by the AP — about an 8 percent increase over the previous year’s figure of 546,445. The administration also agreed The Daily Sentinel Reader Services Correction Policy Our main concern in all stories is to be accurate. If you know of an error in a story, call the newsroom at (740) 992-2156. 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Smaller government offices, such as the White House drug policy office and the Council on Environmental Quality, received only a few dozen requests each. The surge for immigration records at the Homeland Security Department meant the government ended the year with 98,183 backlogged requests, an increase of nearly 14 percent over the backlog of 86,370 at the start of the year, according to AP’s review. DHS itself accounted for 48,493 of those backlogged requests at year’s end. In another improvement, the government less frequently cited any of the nine exemptions in the law that allow it to keep records secret, especially one that shields materials about an agency’s internal personnel rules and practices. The Supreme Court in March 2011 issued a ruling that overturned 30 years of precedent and restricted when the government can use the exemption. The administration also less frequently invoked the “deliberative process” exemption to withhold records describing decisionmaking behind the scenes. President Barack Obama had directed agencies to use it less often, but the number of such cases had surged after his first year in office to more than 71,000. It fell last year to 43,731. prisoners in W.Va. test MP3 player program Vicki Smith, Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — At a federal prison in the mountains of southern West Virginia, hundreds of female inmates are taking part in a pilot program to bring the quality of entertainment behind bars into the 21st century. More than 400 inmates have spent about $70 apiece to buy an MP3 player from the commissary in the Federal Prison Camp at Alderson, then 80 cents to $1.55 per song to customize their playlists from a database offering about 1 million songs. It’s essentially just an update in technology, says U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman Traci Billingsley. Federal prisoners have been able to buy radios for decades. If the program works in West Virginia, it will be rolled out to other federal facilities in late spring or early summer. The maker of the music player says the new technology is also safer because cassette and CD players have motors, and CDs can be broken into sharp pieces. An MP3 player has no moving parts that can be used as weapons. In all, federal facilities house about 177,000 inmates, many of whom would be allowed to participate in the program unless they’re in isolation or otherwise barred from using the in-house computers that store the music library. Keeping inmates busy helps promote safety, Billingsley said, particularly in overcrowded prisons where stress, conflict and the risk of violence is high. “In a time of budget constraint, the MP3 program offers a way to occupy inmates — at no cost to the taxpayer,” she wrote in an email responding to questions about the project. It also provides better access to music in rural areas with little or no radio reception. “It is part of a long-term Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor should be limited to 300 words. All letters are subject to editing, must be signed and include address and telephone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Letters should be in good taste, addressing issues, not personalities. “Thank You” letters will not be accepted for publication. plan to provide audio books and even audio recordings on a variety of topics,” including education, Billingsley said. “This could reduce recidivism and help those who leave prison to become productive citizens.” Alderson — once dubbed “Camp Cupcake” by some news organizations — is the same minimum-security prison that housed lifestyle and media mogul Martha Stewart for five months in 2004 and 2005 after she was convicted of lying about a stock sale. It holds about 1,200 women. Administrators there declined to discuss the program or allow inmates to be interviewed. Kevin Curry, an inmate at West Virginia’s maximumsecurity state prison, the Mount Olive Correctional Center, learned how important music is in what he calls “a scary, cold, hard place where you don’t know anyone and you’re not sure who, if anyone, you should know.” Curry, 43, is four years into a 15- to 35-year term for three first-degree sexual assault convictions. Today, he has a guitar and a CD player. But for the three years that he awaited trial in a regional jail, he had no access to music. He missed it so desperately that he asked friends and family to mail him song lyrics. “By reading the lyrics, I could hear the music in my mind. That really helped but still couldn’t compare to the real thing,” said Curry, who responded to a list of questions from The Associated Press through his exwife, who transcribed his answers during a telephone call. When Curry got to Mount Olive, the first item he bought from the commissary was a radio/CD player. His selections through a mail-order CD program are limited and don’t include the Christian music he and some fellow prisoners would like, but Curry says he’s grateful for what he gets. “I listen to it every day,” he said. “It relaxes me and helps me feel less depressed and helps me deal with being in here.” Jim Ielapi, deputy commissioner of the state Division of Corrections, said West Virginia is also considering shifting to MP3 players for its state prisons. Inmates have always had access to music in some form, he said, from cassette players to “boom boxes.” Today, they can buy Sony Walkman-style CD players for $16-$24. Like any other personal possession, Ielapi says, musical devices have the potential to cause problems between inmates. But the MP3 players are encoded to identify their owners, and Ielapi argues they’re no different from many other items available in commissaries. Iowa-based Advanced Technologies Group Inc. is supplying the MP3 players at Alderson, and President Atul Gupta said the company is also participating in two of three ongoing pilot programs in state correctional systems. He wouldn’t identify which ones, citing confidentiality agreements. “The driving force is pretty much consistent across the country: It improves security,” Gupta says. Electronics aren’t new to prisons. Some inmates have televisions. At Alderson, the prison store stocks not only batteries, but also scissors, pens, razors, fans, alarm clocks and umbrellas. A Sony radio costs about $44. But most facilities, whether state or federal, have rules prohibiting inmates from giving each other their possessions — restrictions aimed at ensuring the items aren’t traded for sex, protection or to pay a debt. “The purchase, use and control of radios have always been carefully monitored. The Daily Sentinel Ohio Valley Publishing Co. 111 Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio Phone (740) 992-2156 Fax (740) 992-2157 www.mydailysentinel.com Sammy M. Lopez Publisher Stephanie Filson Managing Editor �Wednesday, March 14, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 5 www.mydailysentinel.com Obituaries Death Notices Charlotte Ann Dillard Charlotte Ann Dillard, of Pomeroy, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, March 11, 2012. She was born November 17, 1935, to the late A.R. and Evelyn Knight. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest son, Jon R. Dillard. Charlotte is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Roger Dillard; sons, Mark (Mary) Dillard, Roger (Vicky) Dillard Jr., Matthew Dillard, and David Dillard; and daughters, Marcia (Allen) Siers, Melanie (Steve) Needens, and Daphne (Rasce) Engelhardt. She has nineteen grandchildern and eight great-grandchildren. Charlotte graduated from Pomeroy High School and attended Stevens College in Missouri. She was a life long resident of Pomeroy except for two years when she lived in Heidelberg, Germany when Roger was stationed there while in the United States Army. Untill her illness, Charlotte enjoyed raising her children and participating in their many activities. She enjoyed camping, bowling, horse shows and traveling. She was a school bus driver for the Meigs Local School District. She was a member of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Grace Episcopal Church. Charlotte’s family in honoring her wishes of no public services. A registry is a available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com, any memories are welcomed. Judith ‘Judy’ Elkins Judy C. Lance Elkins, 79, of Tuppers Plains, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Hickory Creek of Athens, in The Plains. Born September 25, 1932, in Clay County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ora McKown Lance. She was a charter member of the Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in Reedsville, Ohio. She served in many positions including Sunday School Teacher, Board Secretary and was active in Women’s Ministry until declining health. She loved spending time with family and friends, watching game shows and keeping in touch with old friends through facebook, but her true love was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Judy is survived by daughters, Robin (Jimmie) Putman, of Coolville, Wendy Spurlock, of Reedsville, and Velvet Elkins, of New Martinsville, W.Va.; grandchildren, Sari Suttle, Jimmie (Amanda) Putman, Joshua Wilfong, and Katie Wilfong; great-grandchildren, Lillyann, Rexton, Emma, Elizabeth, and the new joy in her life, Naomi; a brother, Mike (Dot) Lance, of Reedsville; sisters, Barbara (Tom) Summerfield, of Long Bottom, Ruthann Lance, of Reedsville, and Cindy (Fred) Houghton, of Raleigh, NC; two sistersin-law, Bertie Lance, of Pomeroy, and Athena Elkins, of St. Albans, W.Va.; brothers-in-law, Ronald (Linda) Elkins, of Birmingham, Ala.; a special aunt, Rene Nichols, of Beckley, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, David Lee Elkins; three brothers, Joe Lantz, Jack and Roger Lance; a sister, Janelle Lance; a sister-in-law, Thelma Lantz; a brother-in-law, J.D. Elkins; a son-in-law, Billy Spurlock; and a granddaughter, Kristy Elkins. Special thanks to the staff of Hickory Creek of Athens and Appalachian Community Hospice for all you kindness and compassion you showed our family. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2012, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio, with Pastors John Douglas and Russ Carson officiating. Burial will be in the Lance Cemetery, Reedsville, Ohio. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. You can sign the online guestbook at www.white-schwarzelfuneralhome.com Eva Sinta (Marrero) Wallace Eva Sinta (Marrero) Wallace, 87, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Monday, March 12, 2012, at Holzer Senior Care in Bidwell, Ohio. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Kirkland Memorial Gar- dens in Point Pleasant, W.Va., with Father Joshua Stephens officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m., Saturday at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio state lawmaker resigned and surrendered to authorities Tuesday after being indicted on charges of bribery, election falsification and filing a false ethics statement. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said the three felony bribery charges handed down against state Rep. W. Carlton Weddington, of Columbus, are the first of their kind against a state lawmaker since 1912. O’Brien and Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent Edward Hanko said the second-term Democrat took bribes of checks, cash and all-expense paid trips to South Beach, Miami, and Napa Valley, Calif., in 2011. O’Brien said the trips were three or four days each. Weddington faces up to 4 1/2 years in prison if convicted on all counts. His arraignment is scheduled for Friday, O’Brien said. Weddington, 41, served on the Columbus Board of Education until he was first elected to the Ohio House in 2008. He is the ranking Democratic member of the Local Government Committee, and also sits on the House finance and criminal justice panels. His attorney, Sam Shamansky, said Weddington surrendered at an FBI office and he anticipates he’ll be released on a recognizance bond, meaning that he’ll pay no money but promise to appear at future court proceedings. Shamansky said his client would plead not guilty at his arraignment Officials said more charges could be coming involving unspecified individuals; Weddington is cooperating. House Speaker William Batchelder read Weddington’s resignation letter on the House floor during Tuesday’s voting session. The resignation was accepted with no discussion. The letter made no mention of the allegations. Batchelder told reporters he was informed of the indictment Tuesday morning but said he did not know what it involved. “This is a terrible disappointment to me, and I know it is to the other members who rely on one another’s word, who believe that members are proceeding out of a desire to do the right thing,” Batchelder said. “Their whole participation here is dependent upon the veracity of the members, so this indeed is a very sad day.” According to the indictment, Weddington accepted the trips, cash and contributions offered by undercover agents with the knowledge they were intended to corrupt or influence him. They affected official actions that included introducing legislation, pursuing draft legislation, rounding up cosponsors and issuing a news release on the legislation. The investigation began in 2010, around the time The Columbus Dispatch reported on an exchange between Weddington and an official with the Durham, N.C.-based Center for Responsible Lending, executive vice president Keith Corbett. The newspaper reported that Weddington told Corbett that he wanted $2,500 donated to the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus’ foundation before the group would agree to meet with Corbett about payday lending. Weddington told the paper that Corbett had mischaracterized their conversation. A message left with Corbett’s office Tuesday seeking comment wasn’t immediately returned. Rep. Sandra Williams, president of the black caucus, told reporters the group had no idea about the allegations. “We just pray that this was the only person that was involved,” she said. “But to the best of my knowledge, nobody else was involved in anything dealing with any trips or any bribes or anything else.” playground equipment will soon be set at the park. As for Hartinger park there was a discussion on the breakdown of rail fencing. Susan Baker, financial officer, after Council ap- proved the income tax report, noted that 11 people had been in collection court, with seven having now paid up in full on their taxes, and four had worked out a payment plan. Of Ohio lawmaker indicted on bribery charges Ohio officer used stun gun on 9-year-old boy MOUNT STERLING, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio officer whose use of a stun gun on a child resulted in the shutdown of a village police force said he shocked the boy twice as the 9-yearold lay on the floor with his hands underneath his body. Details of the Mount Sterling incident released Monday say the boy was warned before the officer shocked him at his home last week following a truancy complaint from the sheriff’s office. The officer said the child begged his mother to let him go to school instead of with the officer, but she refused, telling him it was too late. The officer said he eventually tried to pull the boy, whom he described as at least 5-foot-5 and 200 pounds, from a couch when the boy dropped and “became dead weight,” kicking and flailing. He says he fired a warning shock with the stun gun and that the child’s mother told the boy to obey the officer so he wouldn’t be shocked. Tracy Comisford, an attorney for the boy’s mother tells The Columbus Dispatch the woman did not expect the officer to use a stun gun when he came to arrest the boy. “She certainly never wanted this to happen,” Comisford said. The police report says the boy was shocked twice because he did not comply with the officer after the first stunning, and that he screamed and stopped moving during each 5-second shock. Medics checked the boy, his mother signed a waiver of medical treatment, and the boy was taken to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is looking into the matter. Also on Monday, police Chief Mike McCoy resigned, saying the village can no longer financially support the department. He’d been suspended Thursday for not immediately reporting the stun gun matter to the mayor, and the force of part-time officers has been disbanded. The sheriff’s office is patrolling the village. McCoy tells The Dispatch he does not feel it was wrong to delay telling the mayor about the stun gun incident because he thought he should first look further into it himself. “I did what I was supposed to do to maintain the integrity of the incident,” McCoy said. Ohio man plans to plead guilty to defrauding Amish CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man has agreed to plead guilty to defrauding fellow Amish in 29 states out of nearly $17 million, the government said Tuesday. The attorney for Monroe L. Beachy, 77, owner of A&M Investments in Sugarcreek, filed a recent notice informing federal court of Beachy’s “intention to plead guilty as charged” and spokesman Mike Tobin with the U.S. attorney’s office confirmed the pending guilty plea. U.S. District Court Judge Benita Pearson has changed Thursday’s pretrial hearing in Youngstown to a change of plea hearing. Beachy declined to comment when contacted Tuesday on whether he had struck a plea bargain or why he was changing his plea. A message was left for his attorney. Tobin said the U.S. attorney’s office had no immediate comment on the pending guilty plea. Prosecutors typically avoid any comment that might disrupt a defendant’s pending agreement to plead guilty. Mail fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The indictment charging Beachy with one count of mail fraud says he promised investors safe securities but moved money to riskier investments. According to the indictment, nearly 2,700 people and entities, including an Amish community loan fund, lost about $16.8 million since 2006. Beachy’s firm has filed for bankruptcy protection. The investments directed by Beachy “were not the ‘safe’ investments as reported to his clients or investors,” the indictment said. In announcing the agreement last fall, U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach said the case highlighted the risks of affinity fraud involving trusting investors from a group with similar ethnic, religious or personal backgrounds. Dettelbach stopped short of saying whether Beachy had personally profited or just made bad investments, but noted that Beachy had made a living for years offering investor services to the Amish. the total amount owed, $5,525.02 has been collected with a remaining $2,700 being collected in payments, she said. Brian Conde met with Council to talk about a seeping water problem in his area of town and what might possibly be done to correct the problem. Bills totaling $7,692.63 were approved for payment. Council From Page 1 cedures. The park committee was asked to check into what needs to be done to improve the facilities. Weh- Dozens rung suggested prohibiting pets in the play area at Diles Park, but designating the walkway between the trees and the river bank as a dog walking path. The mayor noted that new From Page 1 will reinforce the science and mathematics standards that are being taught during the school day,” according to a letter sent out by event organizers. Students were given cards, dice and books to allow for many of the activities to be completed at home. Each activity also came with a handout explaining how Evans it could be done, so parents and children could try at home. “Everyone who attends the Expo goes home with new found information, and hopefully a love of science and math, and will be able to take the activities home with you.” Math activities for all ages included, Bowling for Addition; Cover All; Let It Slide: Measurement Game; Spiral: A Multiplica- From Page 1 the lagging economy,” said Eulberg. “It also provides a solid pipeline of management candidates for Bob Evans.” Eulberg also serves as a trustee for URG. The hospitality industry, and restaurants in particular, have been a steady source of jobs in a struggling economy, explains Eulberg. Currently 524,000 jobs in Ohio are in hospitality, generating $16 billion in sales for the state — and the numbers are growing. Hospitality jobs are reportedly expected to increase more than five percent in 10 years. Bob Evans Farms employs more than 40,000 people nationwide. “We want to help build and reinforce the understanding of restaurant management as an important career field in a growing industry,” Eulberg said. “This is a one-of-a-kind program with national potential,” said Bob Evans Farms tion Game; Dollar Games: Race to $1; Make a Maze; Bullseye; Snag a Spoon: A Math Game; Dominoes; and Yahtzee. Science activities included, Fettuccine Bridge is Falling Down; Leaning Tower of Nickels; Parachuting Eggs; Launching Rockets; Palm Pipes; Up, Up and Away; The Flying Marshmallow Machine; Paper Helicopters; Madagascar Solitaire; Folding Money; CEO and Chairman Steve Davis, who is also a board member of JobsOhio. “I’m very proud that Ohio is going to incubate such an innovative solution to job creation and to employee development.” The program will appeal to a wide range of students — from high school graduates looking to start a career in hospitality, to Bob Evans employees interested in obtaining a degree. “I applaud Bob Evans Farms’ leadership for recognizing the critical importance of co-ops and internships. We intend to make the Hospitality Management program one of the best in the country,” says University of Rio Grande President Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley. “The ten-year strategic plan for the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community places partnerships as central to our mission.” Gellman-Danley explains that the univer- Water Power; and Floating Air. Dice and card games (mainly for grades 7-12) included, Farkle; Dice Baseball; Par; Drop Dead dice game; Shut the Box; Baccarat; I Doubt It; Hearts; Anaconda; 99; and Rummikub. Prior to the event, students were given an opportunity to design this year’s expo t-shirt. Shirt design winners were Rachel Jackson (2nd grade), Alexis Ervin sity intends to bring national organizations into the collaboration and indicates that several have expressed interest in the program as a model for all of higher education. “Not only does this program give us a new avenue of educational opportunity for the students,” says University of Rio Grande Board of Trustees Chair Gary Roach, “it also allows us to partner with one of the most successful Ohio-based businesses with roots right here in Gallia County. We see this collaboration as an exemplary educational trend.” “Bob Evans’ alliance with the University of Rio Grande is a visionary approach for the future,” says Larry Kidd, president and CEO of Jackson-based business, Reliable Staffing Services, and member of both the JobsOhio and Rio Grande Community College boards. “Such partnerships meet corporate needs while providing wonderful (4th grade), Baylee Grueser (5th grade) and Michael Plumm (7th grade). Students also had the chance to guess on the “Estimation Jars” which were filled with various kinds of candy and snacks. A total of 12 jars (keeping with the theme of a dozen) were handed out at the end of the expo to the closest estimator. career opportunities that would not otherwise exist. Our community appreciates Bob Evans’ dedication to the university, the Village of Rio Grande and to southeastern Ohio.” URG and Bob Evans Farms have had ties for many years. The original owners of what would become the Bob Evans farm and homestead, Nehemiah and Permelia Wood, helped found URG and donated the land for the institution. URG owned the homestead until the 1950s, when Bob Evans purchased the land and then featured it in his advertisements for country sausage. “No other company is closer to our identity than Bob Evans Farms; this is a natural marriage whose time has arrived,” says Gellman-Danley. �Wednesday, March 14, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 6 www.mydailysentinel.com Wednesday, March 14, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 7 www.mydailysentinel.com MAD MARCH MAYHEM! WHO WILL WIN THE FINAL FOUR? Powered by ©UPICKEM.com All rights reserved. Gallipolis Daily Tribune www.mydailytribune.com The Point Pleasnt Register mydailyregister.com The Daily Sentinel mydailysentinel.com MISS VALLEY STATE Finlaw’s Jewelry REPAIR & CUSTOM DESIGN DETROIT Acquisitions CAROLINA KANSAS MICHIGAN FINE JEWELRY 740-446-2842 (740)992-6614 • toll free:(800)837-1094 BELMONT SYRACUSE 208 Upper River Road • Gallipolis Ohio • 740-446-1813 MONTANA COLORADO SAINT LOUIS KENTUCKY IOWA STATE INDIANA DUKE LONG BEACH STATE William R. 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Not possible. If you were to stack the amount of paper it would take to fill in every bracket with every possibility among the 68 teams who will play 67 games over the next three weeks, it would not fit inside the universe. So says Michael Weimerskirch, a math professor at Augsburg College who gets paid to think about numbers and the way they affect the Kentuckys, Butlers and VCUs of the world. But there’s this small glimmer of hope. Weimerskirch says you could simply start flipping coins. The odds of finding perfection that way by flipping a coin to pick the winner of every game: 1-in100,000,000,000,000,000,000. For those keeping score at home, that’s 1-in-100 million trillion. Or, to put it another way: “You’re just as likely to win Powerball three consecutive times as you are to picking a perfect bracket by flipping a coin,” Weimerskirch says. Of course, the NCAA tournament is all about making the impossible seem possible. Butler, a school with only 4,000 kids, made it to the finals two years in a row. VCU started the tournament last year as a No. 11 seed and wound up playing in the Final Four. For those setting their sights on winning their friendly office pool, there are, in fact, ways to improve your odds. Weimerskirch suggests looking at the number of people in the pool. The more people in the pool, the more you must stray from picking a slate of straight-line favorites. Kentucky, by the way, is the odds-on pick at 2-1, followed by North Carolina at 6-1. “It’s one thing to pick favorites to win the whole thing, but you have to know others are picking the favorites to win the whole thing, too,” he said. “So, if you’re in an office pool with 1,000 people in it, you need to do something a little bit unusual.” He recommends selecting a No. 14 seed to make it to the Sweet 16. Or an 11 to go to the Final Four, a la VCU. “You need something unusual to go your way,” Weimerskirch says. There figures to be plenty of that over the next three weeks, ending April 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans. The games start Tuesday, with two first-round matchups: Mississippi Valley State vs. Western Kentucky and BYU vs. Iona. The tournament gets into full swing Thursday and Friday with 64 teams in action. Watching closely, once again, will be President Barack Obama, whose re-election campaign is welcoming visitors to his website to pick the winners. No wagering please, though anyone visiting the site is invited to donate money to Obama’s campaign. In an attempt to give fans even more facts and figures to ponder, the NCAA cracked the window ever so slightly on its behindclosed-doors selection process, answering more questions this year and even releasing a list of the teams and the way they were ranked from 1 to 68. At the end of the day, though, labeling Kentucky as the No. 1 See BRACKET |‌ 12 WR Randy Moss agrees to deal with 49ers SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Randy Moss is ready to show the world he can still be that dynamic deep threat who once dominated NFL defensive backs. Even after a year away. Even at age 35. Even with a reputation he says isn’t all it’s made out to be. Moss is getting a another chance in the NFL, signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday only hours after he worked out for the team and with former NFL quarterback and current coach Jim Harbaugh. “I’m not a free agent. I’m a guy straight off the couch, straight off the street,” Moss said. “One thing I want the sports world to understand is the love and passion I have for football.” Moss will fill a big void for the reigning NFC West champions in Harbaugh’s version of the West Coast offense. While he didn’t go as far as to promise not to pout when times are tough, he did say all the right things, and that he plans to be a positive presence in a locker room known for its bluecollar, unselfish approach. Moss has no interest in re- flecting on his past, either. This is a fresh start. “The thing about me being here is they’ve done their research on me. When it comes to the worldwide sports media, I’ve gotten a bad rap,” Moss said. “They’ve done their homework on me or they wouldn’t have brought me in here. … (The questions were) more of me not being a team player and things like that. I don’t want to get into that.” Moss got a good vibe about the organization from the moment he was picked up at the airport Sunday night, calling it a “no-brainer” to sign. He said the organization quickly decided to “pull the trigger” and it’s a low-risk, high-reward move for San Francisco. “Harbaugh is a young, enthusiastic coach. I love enthusiasm,” Moss said. “A lot of things stood out to me.” It seems Harbaugh’s throws were on target, too. “Jim Harbaugh makes 49ers veteran emergency board: Best coach’s workout in NFL history (especially while wearing khakis & a sweatshirt),” Niners CEO See MOSS |‌ 12 Mike Chancey (center) on the sidelines during his 100th win at Bob Roberts Field in Pomeroy, Ohio. Dave Harris/file photo After 19 seasons, Chancey resigns as Meigs football coach Alex Hawley ahawley@heartlandpublications.com ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — Knowing when to leave is never easy. After 19 seasons of leading the Marauders, head football coach Mike Chancey turned in his resignation Monday. “It was a tough decision,” Chancey said. “Because I love these kids, Meigs High School, and Meigs football.” Chancey graduated from Meigs in 1986 after being named AllOhio in football and basketball, and after serving two seasons as a graduate assistant at Ohio University Chancey took the head coaching job at Meigs in 1993. In coach Chancey’s 19-year tenure at Meigs, the Marauders went 103-87. In 2008, Chancey led Meigs to its only state playoff appearance in school history, where they were a seven-seed and were defeated by New Lexington in the opening round. Chancey is uncertain what the future holds at this time. “I may coach again or I may not,” he said. “I don’t know at this point.” Chancey does plan to continue his contributions to other areas of Meigs athletics including with the Track and Field team. “I will continue to to love Meigs football and I will support these kids any way I can,” Chancey said. “This is not a decision I’ve came to easy, but I wanted to do it now rather than wait because now I’m giving the school district plenty of time to find a replacement. “It’s tough to leave these kids that I so much about. The next coach and the kids, I wish them the best.” Chancey noted that this decision will not keep him from being disinterested in something that has meant so much to him over the years. “I may not be the head coach but I’ll always love Meigs High School and Meigs football,” said Chancey “I want to thank Meigs High School and especially thank all these kids who have played for me over these years.” Coach Chancey would also like to thank the assistant coaches and his father for all the hard work and support they have given him over the years. “It’s been a wonderful experience in my life and we will see what the next chapter brings for me,” Chancey said. Baylor, Stanford, UConn, Irish earn No. 1 seeds Doug Feinberg Associated Press Brittney Griner and the Baylor Bears have had one goal this season a national championship. Anything short would be a disappointment for the undefeated topJim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/MCT photo seeded Lady Bears, who are looking Miami Dolphins Vontae Davis tackles New England Patriots Ran- to become the seventh school to run dy Moss, who caught a pass over the middle in fourth-quarter through a season unbeaten. Standing in the way could be the action on Sunday, November 8, 2009, in Foxboro, Massachuother No. 1 seeds Stanford, Connectisetts. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 27-17. cut and Notre Dame, dominant all season long. The Huskies and Irish both lost competitive games at Baylor this season. Griner and Baylor, who lost in the Wednesday, March Boys Basketball regional final last year, could be the 14 Class AA state tournafirst team ever to win 40 games in a Boys Basketball year, but coach Kim Mulkey only cares ment Class AA state tournaabout one thing a second national title At Charleston Civic ment for the school. Center At Charleston Civic “We started hearing about that, and 3-6 Winner vs. 2-7 it’s never been a goal of ours,” Mulkey Center Winner, 9:30 a.m. said of winning 40 games. “Our simple (6) Point Pleasant vs. 1-8 Winner vs. 4-5 goal is to win a national champion(3) Wyoming East, 9:30 Winner, 1 p.m. ship.” a.m. Saturday, March 17 The basketball madness gets started (7) Webster County Boys Basketball Saturday the first step en route to the vs. (2) Tug Valley, 1 p.m. Class AA state tournaFinal Four, which begins April 1 in (8) Berkeley Springs ment Denver. vs. (1) Bluefield. 5:30 To get to their second Final Four in At Charleston Civic p.m. three seasons, the Lady Bears might (5) Magnolia vs. (4) Center have to get through Tennessee, which State Championship, Tolsia, 9 p.m. is appearing in its 31st straight NCAA noon Friday, March 16 tournament. OVP Schedule The two teams met in November, and Tennessee held an eight-point lead early in the second half before Griner took over en route to a ninepoint victory. The 6-foot-8 phenom has been dominant lately scoring more than 40 points twice in the past 10 games, including a 45-point effort in the Big 12 tournament semifinals this past weekend. The Lady Vols have won eight national championships but haven’t been to the Final Four in three seasons. They pledged at the beginning of the season that they would not go a fourth consecutive year without reaching the Final Four something they’ve never done and would try to win a national title to honor Pat Summitt. The coach announced in August she’d been diagnosed with early onset dementia, Alzheimer’s type. Summitt’s squad will face her alma mater Tennessee-Martin in the opener. Connecticut hopes to win its eighth national championship (tying Tennessee) and will start with a matchup against Prairie View. UConn coach Geno Auriemma told the Huskies’ faithful in the preseason that this team wouldn’t win a national championship. But his young team has developed over the past five months, and Connecticut looks poised to make another run after beating Notre Dame for the Big East tournament title. The Irish also have been focused on winning a title after falling just short last season, losing in the championship game to Texas A&M, which is a No. 3 seed in the Raleigh region. The two teams could meet in the regional final. Notre Dame, which will open up at home against Liberty, reached the national title game last year by knocking off UConn in the Final Four. It was the fourth straight season that UConn made the Final Four. The two teams, who already have played three times this year, could meet for a fourth time in Denver. The Cardinal also have advanced four straight seasons to the Final Four, and coach Tara VanDerveer is looking to get her first title in 20 years. She’ll begin with a trip East to Norfolk, Va. to face Hampton. Stanford hasn’t been east of the Rockies since 2001, when they went to Oklahoma. Standing in the way of a fifth trip to the Final Four could be second-seed Duke, which lost in the ACC tournament quarterfinals. The Blue Devils are led by talented freshman post Elizabeth Williams and sophomore guard Chelsea Grey and will face Samford in the opening round. Another intriguing team in that region is third-seeded St. John’s, which ended UConn’s 99-game homecourt See BAYLOR |‌ 12 �Defendants In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated January 26, N22°00ʼ56” E 286.28ʼ to a 2012, in the above entitled ac- point, thence; www.mydailysentinel.com tion, I will offer for sale at pub- N36°40ʼ44” W 65.36ʼ to a lic auction, at the front door of point, thence; the Court House, in Pomeroy, N65°59ʼ19” W 159.35ʼ to a Ohio, in the above named point, thence; County, on Tuesday, the 30th N88°21ʼ04” W 251.67ʼ to a day of March, 2012 at 10:00 point, thence; o'clock A.M., the following de- S84°48ʼ03” W 270.33ʼ to a scribed real estate, situate in point, thence; the County of Meigs, and State S81°33ʼ19” W 74.58ʼ to a of Ohio, to-wit: point, thence; S88°48ʼ19” W 156.42ʼ to a Situated in the Township of point, thence; Orange, County of Meigs and State of Ohio. Beginning at a S84°33ʼ19” W 309.54ʼ to a point, said point being in the point, said point being a corner southern line of Section 35, to said point being a corner to T.4N-R.12W and being said Ewing, a corner to said 3,927.49ʼ from the southwest Brown, in said River and corcorner of said Section 35. ner to above said Johnson, Said point also being in a line thence with said Ewing and of Benjamin and/or Doris Ew- said Johnson for three (3) ing (Deed Book 0304 page lines; 0243), in a line of Brenda and/or Gary Johnson (Official N70°26ʼ41” W 267.30ʼ to a Record 0021 Page 0147) and point, thence; in the centerline o f N20°13ʼ54” W 692.59ʼ to a Keebaugh-Follrod Rd. T444, metal tee post found, thence; thence making a new line N79°19ʼ37” W 357.04ʼ to the through the lands of said Ew- point of beginning. ing and with the centerline of said Road the following six (6) Containing 82.19 acres, and being shown upon that certain lines; plat by Fox Engineering, N59°59ʼ56” E 208.36ʼ to a PLLC. A copy of said plat, dated March 08, 2007 is atpoint, thence; N35°12ʼ56” E 45.17ʼ to a point, tached hereto and made a part of this description. thence; N00°06ʼ06” W 69.03ʼ to a The above parcel contains point, thence; N21°58ʼ26” W 248.56ʼ to a 34.19 acres from Section 35, 19.30 acres from Section 29, point thence; N07°51ʼ19” W 393.52ʼ to a 15.76 acres from Fraction 35 and 12.94 acres from Section point, thence; 34. N09°04ʼ03” E 80.29ʼ to a point, said point being in said center- Reference Deed: Volume 304, line, in another line of said Ew- Page 243, Meigs County Deed ing and in a line of Delbert Records. and/or Marguerite Stearns Numbers: (Deed Book 0235 Page 0913), P a r c e l thence leaving said Road and 1000133.000, 1000129.000, with said Ewing and said 1000134.000 & 1000130.000 Sterns; Subject to all legal highways, S79°19ʼ37” E 60.21ʼ to a point, easements, right of ways, zonsaid point being a corner to ing ordinances, restrictions said Ewing, a corner to said and conditions of record. Stearns and in the center of the Middle Branch Shade ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: River, thence with said Ewing, 41144 Keebaugh-Follrod with said Stearns and with said Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 River for eight (8) lines; Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Legals Legals Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Section 2329.25 SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE THE STATE OF OHIO, MEIGS COUNTY. The State of Ohio, Meigs County MidFirst Bank Plaintiff vs. No. 09-CV-164 Robert A. Hayes, et al. Defendant In pursuance of a Praecipe Order of Sale with appraisal in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the Courthouse at _100 East 2nd St Pomeroy, OH 45769 in the above named county, on Friday, the 30th day of March, 2012 at 10:00AM the following described real estate, situate in the County of Meigs and State of Ohio, and Village of Syracuse , to wit: The following real estate Situate in the Village of Syracuse, in the County of Meigs and State of Ohio and being in 100 Acre Lot No. 297 in said Village and being Lots Nos. 53 and 54 in Carleton's Second Addition to said Village. Excepting the coal underlying said premises with the right to mine and remove the same without injury to the surface. Subject to all legal easements and leases. Said Premises Located at 2292 Sixth Street, Syracuse, OH 45779 also known as Parcel # 2000369000 and 2000368000 Said Premises Appraised at $40,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: posit 10% de- David F. Hanson Attorney Robert E. Beegle Sheriff Meigs County, Ohio *In Cities or Villages, GIVE STREET and NUMBER if any. If no such Number exists, GIVE STREET or ROAD on which located and also the names of the intersecting Streets or Roads immediately North and South or East and West of such lands and tenements. Sec. 11678. (3) 7, 14, 21, 2012 Salisbury Township annual financial report for 2011 is complete & available for viewing by appointment anly at the office of the fiscal officer. Call Marilyn Anderson at 740-992-3348 for appointmant. PEGGY YOST, MEIGS COUNTY TREASURER : Plaintiff vs BEN : River, thence with said Ewing, with said Brown and with said River for eight (8) lines; : : CASE NO. 10 DL 004 H. Defendants EWING, et al. : In pursuance of an Order of Sale dated January 26, 2012, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Court House, in Pomeroy, Ohio, in the above named County, on Tuesday, the 30th day of March, 2012 at 10:00 o'clock A.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Meigs, and State of Ohio, to-wit: Situated in the Township of Orange, County of Meigs and State of Ohio. Beginning at a point, said point being in the southern line of Section 35, T.4N-R.12W and being 3,927.49ʼ from the southwest corner of said Section 35. Said point also being in a line of Benjamin and/or Doris Ewing (Deed Book 0304 page 0243), in a line of Brenda and/or Gary Johnson (Official Record 0021 Page 0147) and in the centerline of Keebaugh-Follrod Rd. T444, thence making a new line through the lands of said Ewing and with the centerline of said Road the following six (6) lines; N59°59ʼ56” E 208.36ʼ to a point, thence; N35°12ʼ56” E 45.17ʼ to a point, thence; N00°06ʼ06” W 69.03ʼ to a point, thence; N21°58ʼ26” W 248.56ʼ to a point thence; N07°51ʼ19” W 393.52ʼ to a point, thence; N09°04ʼ03” E 80.29ʼ to a point, said point being in said centerline, in another line of said Ewing and in a line of Delbert and/or Marguerite Stearns (Deed Book 0235 Page 0913), thence leaving said Road and with said Ewing and said Sterns; S79°19ʼ37” E 60.21ʼ to a point, said point being a corner to said Ewing, a corner to said Stearns and in the center of the Middle Branch Shade River, thence with said Ewing, with said Stearns and with said River for eight (8) lines; N21°11ʼ36” E 156.74ʼ to a point, thence; N38°07ʼ51” E 167.28ʼ to a point, thence; N80°32ʼ43” E 62.83ʼ to a point, thence; ANNOUNCEMENTS S51°05ʼ52” E 286.22ʼ to a point, thence; Help WantedGeneral S51°32ʼ21” E 338.44ʼ to a point, thence; Human Resource Assistant S59°34ʼ38” E 170.69ʼ to a point, thence; Receives telephone calls / visitors, serves N78°45ʼ13” E 257.41ʼ to a point, thence; as a resource for employees regarding employment, compensation, benefits, S64°40ʼ43” E 455.28ʼ to a point, said point being a corner education, campus-activity, and to said Ewing, a corner to said recognition activities Stearns, of HRin department. said river and in the eastern line of said Section Maintains applicant, personnel and 35, thence making a new line education files. Current PHR certification through the lands of said Ewing for seven and (7) lines; preferred. Public speaking writing skills, and professionalS56°51ʼ05” appearance are to a E 315.58ʼ point in saidtime River; required. Must have effective S69°22ʼ08” E 344.49ʼ to a management skills, ability communicate point into said River; S57°39ʼ20” E 148.93ʼ and to a with diplomacy & persuasiveness point in said River; maintain confidentiality.N73°23ʼ59”E Must be self-to a point 137.82ʼ in said River and then leaving motivated, able work under stringent said River; deadlines, and able S39°34ʼ31” to multi-task effecE, passing a 5/8” rebarknowledge w/cap set at 42.53ʼ, totively. Typing skills and of aMital distance of 562.53ʼ to a 5/8” crosoft Office are required. Email resume rebar w/cap set; S54°50ʼ12”David W 165.78ʼ to a 5/8” to Pleasant Valley Hospital, Brown, rebar w/cap set; HR Director, dbrown@pvalley.org EOE: S11°34ʼ53” W 961.75ʼ to a 5/8” M/F/D/V rebar w/cap set, said rebar being in a line of said Ewing and in a line of Delbert and/or Marguerite Stearns (Deed Book 0228 Page 0507), thence with said line; N21°11ʼ36” E 156.74ʼ point, thence; N38°07ʼ51” E 167.28ʼ point, thence; N80°32ʼ43” E 62.83ʼ to a Legals thence; S51°05ʼ52” E 286.22ʼ point, thence; S51°32ʼ21” E 338.44ʼ point, thence; S59°34ʼ38” E 170.69ʼ point, thence; N78°45ʼ13” E 257.41ʼ point, thence; to a to a point, to a to a to a to a S64°40ʼ43” E 455.28ʼ to a point, said point being a corner to said Ewing, a corner to said Stearns, in said river and in the eastern line of said Section 35, thence making a new line through the lands of said Ewing for seven (7) lines; S56°51ʼ05” E 315.58ʼ to a point in said River; S69°22ʼ08” E 344.49ʼ to a point in said River; S57°39ʼ20” E 148.93ʼ to a point in said River; N73°23ʼ59”E 137.82ʼ to a point in said River and then leaving said River; S39°34ʼ31” E, passing a 5/8” rebar w/cap set at 42.53ʼ, a total distance of 562.53ʼ to a 5/8” rebar w/cap set; S54°50ʼ12” W 165.78ʼ to a 5/8” rebar w/cap set; S11°34ʼ53” W 961.75ʼ to a 5/8” rebar w/cap set, said rebar being in a line of said Ewing and in a line of Delbert and/or Marguerite Stearns (Deed Book 0228 Page 0507), thence with said line; N78°22ʼ18” W 559.42ʼ to a point, said point being a corner to said Ewing, a corner to said Stearns, in a line of Loretta and/or Sammie Brown (Deed Book 0330 Page 0279) and in the centerline of above said River, thence with said Ewing, with said Brown and with said River for eight (8) lines; N22°00ʼ56” E point, thence; N36°40ʼ44” W point, thence; N65°59ʼ19” W point, thence; N88°21ʼ04” W point, thence; S84°48ʼ03” W point, thence; S81°33ʼ19” W point, thence; S88°48ʼ19” W point, thence; 286.28ʼ to a 65.36ʼ to a 159.35ʼ to a 251.67ʼ to a 270.33ʼ to a 74.58ʼ to a 156.42ʼ to a S84°33ʼ19” W 309.54ʼ to a point, said point being a corner to said point being a corner to said Ewing, a corner to said Brown, in said River and corner to above said Johnson, thence with said Ewing and said Johnson for three (3) lines; N70°26ʼ41” W 267.30ʼ to a point, thence; N20°13ʼ54” W 692.59ʼ to a metal tee post found, thence; N79°19ʼ37” W 357.04ʼ to the point of beginning. Containing 82.19 acres, and being shown upon that certain plat by Fox Engineering, PLLC. A copy of said plat, dated March 08, 2007 is attached hereto and made a part of this description. The above parcel contains 34.19 acres from Section 35, 19.30 acres from Section 29, 15.76 acres from Fraction 35 and 12.94 acres from Section 34. Reference Deed: Volume 304, Page 243, Meigs County Deed Records. Parcel Numbers: 1000133.000, 1000129.000, 1000134.000 & 1000130.000 Subject to all legal highways, easements, right of ways, zoning ordinances, restrictions and conditions of record. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 41144 Keebaugh-Follrod Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Said premises appraised at $140,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of said amount; TERMS OF SALE: Ten per cent (10%) cash in hand on day of sale with balance to be paid upon delivery of deed. THIS SHERIFF'S SALE OPERATES UNDER THE DOCTRINE OF CAVEAT EMP- The Bearings are assumed and are for the determination of angles only. The above description was prepared from an actual survey made on the 25th day of June, 1993 by C. Thomas Smith, Ohio Professional Surveyor #6844 Parcel Two: Situated in the Township of Chester, County of Meigs and State of Ohio: Being a part of a 40 acres tract transferred to John L. Bass as Tract II of a deed recorded in Deed Book 306, page 693, Meigs County Recorderʼs Office, also being a part of the Northwest quarter of section 6, Township 2-N, Range 13-W, Chester Township, more particularly described as follows: Said premises appraised at $140,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of said amount; Legals TERMS OF SALE: Ten per cent (10%) cash in hand on day of sale with balance to be paid upon delivery of deed. THIS SHERIFF'S SALE OPERATES UNDER THE DOCTRINE OF CAVEAT EMPTOR. THE MEIGS COUNTY SHERIFF MAKES NO GUARANTEE AS TO STATUS OF TITLE PRIOR TO SALE. ROBERT BEEGLE, SHERIFF MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO LAWRENCE A. HEISER OTHS, HEISER & MILLER, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff (3) 7, 14, 21, 2012 Sheriff Sale of Real Estate Case Number 11 CV 076 First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation Vs Mark A. Doss, et al. Court of Common Pleas, Meigs County, Ohio. In pursuance of an order of sale to me directed from said court in the above entitled action, I will expose to sale at public auction on the front steps of the Meigs County Court House on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described real estate: Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Meigs and in the Township of Rutland. Being in Fraction 2, Township 6 North, Range 14 West, of the Ohio Companyʼs purchas and being described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Happy Hollow Road (Township Road 174 North), said point being north 350 feet and west 575 feet from the southeast corner of said fraction 2; thence north 74 deg. 50ʼ 35” west, 272.14 feet along the centerline of said Happy Hollow Road (Township Road 174 North), to a point; thence north 42 deg. 09ʼ 49” east, 360.74 feet to an iron rod; passing a 16 inch sycamore tree at 43 feet and a 28 inch oak tree at 195.4 feet for reference; then south 3 deg. 28; 09” east 339.18 feet to the point of beginning, passing an 8 inch oak tree at 160.11 feet and a 24 inch twin oak at 311.18 feet for reference, containing 1.00 acres, more or less. Subject to all leases, easements and right of way of record. Parcel Number: 1100768000 Property Located at: Happy Hollow Road 33336 Rutland, OH 45775 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 260, page 875 Property Appraised at: 90000 Terms of Sale: Cannot be sold for less than 2/3rds for the appraised value. 10% down on day of sale, in form of cash (personal checks are not accepted), balance due on confirmation of sale. The appraisal did not include an interior examination of the house. Robert E. Beegle, Meigs County Sheriff Matthew I. McKelvey Ohio Supreme Court Reg. #0074762 Attorney for the Plaintiff Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss P.O. Box 5480 Cincinnati, OH 45202-4007 (513) 241-3100 Run Dates: 3/21/12 3/7/12, 3/14/12, tract; thence along said centerline South 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” West a distance of 208.71 feet to a point; thence leaving said centerline North 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” West passing through a 5/8ʼ iron pin set at a•distance Daily Sentinel Page of 18.71 feet and going a total distance of 208.71 feet toa a 5/8” iron pin set; thence North 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” East a distance of 208.71 feet to a5/8” iron pin set; thence North 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” East passing through a 5/8” iron pin set at a distance of 190 feet and going a total distance of 208.71 feet to a principal point of beginning, containing 1.000 acres, subject to all legal easements and rights of way. Legals Sheriff Sale of Real Estate Case Number 09 CV 097 Chase Home Finance LLC Vs Beth Howes aka Beth A. Howes, et al. Court of Common Pleas, Meigs County, Ohio. In pursuance of an order of sale to me directed from said court in the above entitled action, I will expose to sale at public auction on the front steps of the Meigs County Court House on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. of said day, the following described real estate: Parcel One: Situated in the Township of Chester, County of Meigs and State of Ohio: Being a part of a 40 acres tract transferred to John L. Bass as Tract II of a deed recorded in Deed Book 306, page 693, Meigs County Recorderʼs Office, also being a part of the Northwest quarter of section 6, Township 2-N, Range 13-W, Chester Township, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Township Road #83 of which bears South 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” West a distance of 72.61 feet to the intersection of said centerline and the East line of said 40 acres tract; thence along said centerline South 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” West a distance of 208.71 feet to a point; thence leaving said centerline North 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” West passing through a 5/8ʼ iron pin set at a distance of 18.71 feet and going a total distance of 208.71 feet toa a 5/8” iron pin set; thence North 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” East a distance of 208.71 feet to a5/8” iron pin set; thence North 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” East passing through a 5/8” iron pin set at a distance of 190 feet and going a total distance of 208.71 feet to a principal point of beginning, containing 1.000 acres, subject to all legal easements and rights of way. Bearings are assumed and are for the determination of angles only. The above description was prepared from an actual survey made on the 25th day of June, 1993 by C. Thomas Smith, Ohio Professional Surveyor #6844 Parcel Two: Situated in the Township of Chester, County of Meigs and State of Ohio: Being a part of a 40 acres tract transferred to John L. Bass as Tract II of a deed recorded in Deed Book 306, page 693, Meigs County Recorderʼs Office, also being a part of the Northwest quarter of section 6, Township 2-N, Range 13-W, Chester Township, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Township Road #83, being the Southwest corner of a 1 acre +/- tract as recorded in deed Book 336, page 721; thence along said centerline South 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” West a distance of 313.07 feet to a point; thence leaving said centerline North 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” West passing through a 5/8” iron pint set at a distance of 18.71 feet and going a total distance of 313.07 feet to a 5/8” iron pin set; thence North 58 degrees 44” 51” East a distance of 521.78 to a 5/8” iron pin set; thence South 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” East a distance of 104.36 feet to an existing 5/8/” iron pin being the Northeast corner of said 1.000 acre tract; thence along the North line of said 1.000 acre tract South 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” West a distance of 208.71 feet to an existing 5/8/” iron pin being the Northwest corner of said 1.000 acre +/- tract; thence leaving said North line and along the West line of said 1.000 acre tract Beginning at a point in the centerline of Township Road #83, being the Southwest corner of a 1 acre +/- tract as recorded in deed Book 336, page 721; thence along said centerline South 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” West a distance of 313.07 feet to a point; thence leaving said centerline North 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” West passing through a 5/8” iron pint set at a distance of 18.71 feet and going a total distance of 313.07 feet to a 5/8” iron pin set; thence North 58 degrees 44” 51” East a distance of 521.78 to a 5/8” iron pin set; thence South 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” East a distance of 104.36 feet to an existing 5/8/” iron pin being the Northeast corner of said 1.000 acre tract; thence along the North Legalsline of said 1.000 acre tract South 58 degrees 44ʼ 51” West a distance of 208.71 feet to an existing 5/8/” iron pin being the Northwest corner of said 1.000 acre +/- tract; thence leaving said North line and along the West line of said 1.000 acre tract South 31 degrees 15ʼ 09” East passing through an existing 5/8/” iron pin set at a distance of 190.00 feet and going a total distance of 208.71 feet to the principal point of beginning, containing 2.750 acres +/-, subject to all legal easements and rights-of-way. Bearings were derived from a previous survey recorded in Deed Book 336, at page 721. The above description was prepared from an actual survey made on the 1st day of September, 1993, by C. Thomas Smith, Ohio Professional Surveyor #6844 Parcel Number: 03-00080.001 and 03-00080.002 Property Located at: Skinner Road 36675 Pomeroy, OH 45769 Prior Deed Reference: 257, 905 Property Appraised at: 60,000 Terms of Sale: Cannot be sold for less than 2/3rds for the appraised value. 10% down on day of sale, case or certified check, balance due on confirmation of sale. The appraisal did not include an interior examination of the house. Robert E. Beegle, Meigs County Sheriff Channing L. Ulbrich Ohio Supreme Court Reg. #0071855 Attorney for the Plaintiff Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss P.O. Box 5480 Cincinnati, OH 45202-4007 (513) 241-3100 Run Dates: 3/7/12, 3/14/12, 3/21/12 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO Case No. 11 CV 039 The State of Ohio, Meigs County Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff VS. Neal D. Bonecutter and Laura E. Bonecutter Defendant To the Clerk: In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the Front Steps of the Courthouse, In Pomeroy Ohio in the above named County, on Friday, the 30th Day of March, 2012, at 10 oʼclock A.M.., the following described real estate in the County of Meigs and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Chester to wit: SITUATED IN THE CHESTER TOWNSHIP, MEIGS COUNTY, STATE OF OHIO AND BEING IN SECTION 12, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE OHIO COMPANY'S PURCHASE AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WEST ABOUT 2330 FEET AND SOUTH ABOUT 2680 FEET AND SOUTH 40 DEG. 02' WEST 637 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING SOUTH 40 DEG. 02' WEST 637 FEET FROM THE JUNCTION OF THE CENTERLINES OF COUNTY ROAD C-20 (OLD U.S. 33) AND COUNTY ROAD C-26, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING ON THE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD C-20 AND OVER A 9 �lays north of the public road leading from Long Bottom to Keno and off a tract of land consisting of nine acres deed to Ida Borham, this land conveyed joins Wm. Stethem on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 BEING SOUTH 40 DEG. 02' the Southwest corner and off WEST 637 FEET FROM THE the North side of the said nine JUNCTION OF THE acre tract. CENTERLINES OF COUNTY Legals Legals Tax ID No.: 0900348000 02' WEST 637 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING No Address: This parcel fronts Bigley Ridge Road between Mt. Olive Rd and Angela Rd., Long Bottom, OH. CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD C-20 AND OVER A CULVERT; THENCE NORTH 46 DEG. 16' WEST 564.1 FEET TO AN IRON ROD SET AT THE BASE OF A 24 INCH OAK; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEG. 52' WEST 222.5 FEET ALONG A FENCE TO AN IRON ROD SET AT THE BASE OF AN 18 INCH WALNUT, SAID WALNUT BEING NORTH 80 DEG. 23' EAST 360 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WILBUR BAILEY FARM; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEG. 21' EAST 608.7 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD C-20, CROSSING AN IRON ROD SET AT 5617 FEET FOR REFERENCE; THENCE NORTH 63 DEG. 38' EAST 70.1 FEET AND NORTH 57 DEG. 35' EAST 101 FEET AND NORTH 47 DEG. 02' EAST 126.9 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD C-20 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.82 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, EXCEPTING ALL LEGAL RIGHTS OF WAY. PARCEL NO. 2: The following all such lot or parcel of land lying on the West side of the public road deed to Alexander Dixon by John Spaun and Samuel Spaun and wife, which deed is dated Sept. 6, 1867, situate in the County of Meigs and State of Ohio in Section Thirty, Town Three, Range Eleven of the Ohio Company's Purchase, bounded and described as follows: A five acre lot off the Northeast corner of the South half of the Northeast quarter of Section Thirty, the same being a part of Lot No. 646, except a small corner on the Northeast end of said five acre lot deeded to Catherine Dean for an outlet or a road. PARCEL NUMBER 0400010.000 Said Premises Located at 36425 Rocksprings Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769 Said Premises Appraised at $65,000.00 And cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. TERMS OF SALE: 10% of the highest bid, cash or certified check, due on the day of sale, balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the Meigs County Court of Common Please, the deed will be issued upon the balance being paid. Run Dates: March 7,14 and 21 Robert E. Beegle___ Sheriff of Meigs County Amy Carr Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Sheriffʼs Sale of Real Estate The State of Ohio, Meigs County. WWR #10062150 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A. CASE NO. 11-CV-020 (Foreclosure) Plaintiff vs. LARRY W. SAMPSON, et al. Defendants In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the Meigs County Courthouse steps, in the above named County, on Friday the 30th day of March, at 10:00 a.m., the following described real estate to-wit: Situated in the Township of Olive, County of Meigs and State of Ohio, and described as follows: PARCEL NO. 1: Situated in Section Thirty, Town Three, Range Eleven of the Ohio Companyʼs Purchase, the land conveyed in this Deed consists of one acre, more or less, and lays north of the public road leading from Long Bottom to Keno and off a tract of land consisting of nine acres deed to Ida Borham, this land conveyed joins Wm. Stethem on the Southwest corner and off the North side of the said nine acre tract. Tax ID No.: 0900348000 No Address: This parcel fronts Bigley Ridge Road between Mt. Olive Rd and Angela Rd., Long Bottom, OH. PARCEL NO. 2: The following all such lot or parcel of land lying on the West side of the public road deed to Alexander Dixon by John Spaun and Samuel Spaun and wife, which deed is dated Sept. 6, 1867, situate in the County of Meigs and State of Ohio in Section Thirty, Town Three, Range Eleven of the Ohio Company's Purchase, bounded and described as follows: A five acre lot off the Northeast corner of the South half of the Northeast quarter of Section Thirty, the same being a part of Lot No. 646, except a small corner on the Northeast end of said five acre lot deeded to Catherine Dean for an outlet or a road. EXCEPT 1 acre conveyed to Ida Corham by deed recorded in Deed Book 126 Page 598 Meigs County Deed Records. Tax ID No.: 0900349000 No Address: This parcel fronts Bigley Ridge Road between Mt. Olive Rd and Angela Rd., Long Bottom, OH. PARCEL NO. 3: Situated in the Township of Olive, County of Meigs and State of Ohio, in the Long Bottom Special District, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a stone corner on the line of lands owned by William Stethem and C.A. Coleman running South 35 ½ rods thence East 22 ½ rods to the county road; thence North with the meanders of said County road, 36 rods to a stone corner; thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning, containing 3 acres, more or less. Same lands being situated in Section 30, Town 3, Range 11 Ohio Company's Purchase. Tax ID No. 0900348000, 0900349000 and 0900350000 EXCEPT 1 acre conveyed to Ida Corham by deed recorded in Deed Book 126 Page 598 Meigs County Deed Records. Tax ID No.: 0900349000 No Address: This parcel fronts Bigley Ridge Road between Mt. Olive Rd and Angela Rd., Long Bottom, OH. PARCEL NO. 3: Situated in the Township of Olive, County of Meigs and State of Ohio, in the Long Bottom Special District, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a stone corner on the line of lands owned by William Stethem and C.A. Coleman running South 35 ½ rods thence East 22 ½ rods to the county road; thence North with the meanders of said County road, 36 rods to a stone corner; thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning, containing 3 acres, more or less. Same lands being situated in Section 30, Town 3, Range 11 Ohio Company's Purchase. Tax ID No. 0900348000, 0900349000 and 0900350000 Said Premises located at 51922 Bigley Ridge Road and vacan land on Bigley Ridge Road, Long Bottom, OH 45743 Said Premises appraised at $65,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds that amount. Terms of sale: 10% of the purchase price down the date of sale with the remaining balance to be paid within thirty days from the date of sale. David W. 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Rogers Basement Waterproofing www.mydailysentinel.com ROAD C-20 (OLD U.S. 33) AND COUNTY ROAD C-26, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING ON THE The Daily Sentinel • Page 10 www.mydailysentinel.com �Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Wednesday , March 14, 2012 BLONDIE BEETLE BAILEY FUNKY WINKERBEAN HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI & LOIS www.mydailysentinel.com ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Dean Young/Denis Lebrun Mort Walker Today’s Answers Tom Batiuk Chris Browne Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS MUTTS The Daily Sentinel • Page 11 William Hoest Patrick McDonnell Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope zITS THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE Hank Ketchum Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, March 14, 2012: This year Lady Luck appears and could impact your life financially and/ or emotionally. You will encounter trouble when you go to extremes. Self-discipline is a must, or you could overindulge and take away from your good fortune. Your immediate circle changes, as you meet people with similar goals. If you are single, you will have more than one opportunity to change your status. Take your time choosing the right person. If you are attached, you find your sweetie to be provocative and full of information. He or she also could have quite a temper. SAGITTARIUS can be a challenging boss. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You will try anything once — within reason. Remain sensitive to financial matters that offer provocative options. Be smart about your choices. Your drive and hard work impress someone. Tonight: Remain upbeat. Try a new place. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Everyone, including you, likes to be indulged. At times, it might be difficult to say “thank you.” Let someone express his or her ideas about an important situation before you choose how much you want to reveal. Tonight: Be a duo. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Remain responsive, but be careful when choosing your cause. You might not be able to cover all your bases; therefore, decide what is most important or instrumental to your success. A domestic issue takes the forefront because of someone’s energy. Tonight: Say “yes” to the moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Make and act on a longoverdue resolution. You know you need to follow that path; the time is now. Understand what is happening. You have spirit and energy behind your words and actions. Others know you are serious. You will be effective. Tonight: Flow with the moment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Your enthusiasm helps you cross the thin line between impossible and possible. Often, others watch your antics in amazement. If you choose to take a risk, be aware of the potential damages. Feelings flow between you and another person. Tonight: Face the facts: You cannot do everything and be everywhere. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Stay centered and know exactly what you are doing. Listen to someone’s rendition of events. Remember that whatever people inadvertently choose to see could vary, and they might not even be conscious of their mental filters. Tonight: Buy a favorite treat on the way home. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You communicate the essence of your thoughts without difficulty. Others enjoy the special touches of your style as well. A discussion involving a primary personal issue is well-timed. Check into a real estate matter with care. Tonight: Speak your mind. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Remain sensitive to a change in an offer that has been presented to you in the past. This could make quite a difference in the overall experience and its results. Explore your options as you express your gratitude. A determined friend pushes very hard to get his or her way. Tonight: Indulge a little. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You have the energy and wherewithal to nail down a situation to your liking. Others appreciate you including them, yet a respected individual could push too hard to have you follow his or her way of doing things. Communication soars. Tonight: Wish upon a star. It could work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Much is going on beyond the obvious. You sense this fact and pull back. Your decision shows an innate wisdom, and in the long run, it will help. Zero in on your observation skills. Detach as much as possible. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH A meeting makes you more aware of a potential goal. Is this goal realistic? Conversations point to many different opinions. You discover that someone has a more direct path to the same end. Together, you will make quite the team. Tonight: With friends, perhaps making a new friend. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Someone’s leadership might be OK with you but not with another person you care a lot about. You could be between a rock and a hard place. You probably need to focus on your goals and priorities. At that point, you will know what to do. Tonight: Could be late. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. �Wednesday, March 14, 2012 The Daily Sentinel • Page 12 www.mydailysentinel.com Bracket From Page 8 overall seed, or knowing that fifth-seeded Vanderbilt was really the 18th-ranked overall team, doesn’t give much more clarity to the guesswork. After all, in the past week, Kentucky lost to Vanderbilt, while a bunch of other top-seeded teams in their conference tournaments also lost: Kansas, Syracuse, North Carolina, Washington, to name a few. “If you had 200 co-workers in an office pool, just being able to pick all the 8 vs. 9 and 7 vs. 10 matchups, only about one in 200 is going to get all eight of those games right,” Weimerskirch says. In short, none of this is easy. According to a study by bookofodds.com, the odds of picking a perfect bracket by always going with the better-seeded team are about 35.3 billion-1. Bookofodds.com took a look at a teen who picked every game of the first two rounds correctly last year and found the odds of that happening were 13.46 million-1. That’s not that far removed, the website said, from the odds of a person in Missouri dying from contact with handheld power tool in a year. That’s 13.25 million-1. (The odds of the Missouri Tigers winning the national championship, on the other hand, are listed at 12-1 in Vegas. Not bad considering.) So, for the relatively modest cost of $10 or $20, you, too, can buy a bracket, try to beat the odds, get some skin in the game and actually care about March Madness, even if you don’t know a basketball from a dodgeball. You can go with logic and scouting reports, put on a blindfold and throw darts or choose teams because you like their uniforms. The luckiest could come out with a few extra ducats when the nets are cut down in New Orleans. Many more will find themselves losing and not only to the guy in the next cubicle, but to their 2-year-old nephews, their neighbor’s cat and their buddy’s favorite stuffed animal. “The most interesting story I heard came back 15-20 years ago, when Duke won it all,” Weimerskirch said. “It was a fairly large office pool of 1,000 people. One guy based it on who would win if the mascots fought. The rules were like, people with guns would beat animals, who would otherwise beat people who didn’t have guns. Turns out, su- pernatural creatures like devils would beat most things.” Sure enough, it was a great year to be pulling for the Blue Devils. No matter how you arrived at that conclusion. Moss From Page 8 Jed York tweeted. Moss, who worked out last Tuesday with the New Orleans Saints, spent a year out of football and last played for New England, Minnesota and Tennessee during a rocky 2010 season. He said he enjoyed playing catch with Harbaugh, a 15-year NFL pro in his day. “Yes, he can still bring it at his old age. I don’t know, he’s probably sitting there with an ice pack or something on his shoulder right now,” Moss said. “He can still wing it.” The 49ers can sure use him. San Francisco’s receivers managed just one catch for 3 yards in a 20-17 loss in the NFC championship game to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants at Candlestick Park on Jan. 22. York told reporters earlier Monday at team headquarters his team needed “someone to stretch the field.” The athletic, 6-foot-4 Moss fits the bill. Moss said he initially retired for “personal reasons outside of football” and considered making a comeback late in the 2011 season before ultimately deciding to give his body more time to train. He suffered a shoulder injury during 2010 with New England. Moss always believed he could still perform. “It was a decision to get back in the game because I still love the game and think I can play at a high level,” he said. “It was obvious they liked what they saw. I don’t want to let them down.” The 49ers also are working to re-sign quarterback Alex Smith, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2005, and have reportedly made him a three-year offer. Smith’s representatives haven’t returned multiple messages seeking an update on the status of negotiations. “Alex is trying to figure out what he wants to do,” York said. “There have been good conversations back and forth.” If Moss proves himself during workouts this spring and training camp, he could be a viable deep threat that San Francisco hoped it had in Braylon Edwards last season. The 49ers cut ties with Edwards in December. Joshua Morgan broke a bone in his lower leg Oct. 9 against Tampa Bay and later had surgery to have screws inserted and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Morgan is expected to generate his share of interest in free agency, and receiver and return man Ted Ginn Jr. might not return. Michael Crabtree, San Francisco’s 10th overall pick in the 2009 draft, had 72 receptions for 874 yards and four touchdowns in 2011. San Francisco went 13-3 and ended an eight-year drought without a playoff berth or winning record. Moss’ best season came for the Patriots in 2007, when he caught 98 passes for 1,493 yards and a single-season record 23 touchdowns in helping New England to a 16-0 regular-season record. He has 954 catches for 14,858 yards and 153 TDs in his 13-year career, which included a stint in the Bay Area with the Oakland Raiders in 2005 and ‘06 where he produced little on the field. Running back Anthony Dixon watched Moss’ workout Monday, and came away giddy. “Randy Moss done linked up with us. Oh it’s about to get scary like the end of October!” Dixon tweeted. Moss has had more than 1,000 yards receiving in a season 10 times, second only to Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, who accomplished the feat 14 times. Moss hasn’t lost his swagger. “I accept the challenge and I’m ready to bring the fans out of their seats,” he said, noting he considers this a chance to give back to the game. “I like what I can do for the NFL. I don’t like what the NFL can do for me.” ESPN first reported the move a day before the start of the free agency period. Baylor From Page 8 winning streak in February. The Red Storm have won 14 of their last 17 games after falling to the Huskies in the semifinals of the Big East tournament. Third seed St. John’s faces Creighton in its opener. Missing from the tournament is North Carolina, which is hosting the first two rounds, but didn’t make the field for the first time since 2001. In the Fresno region, eight-seed West Virginia plays No. 9 Texas; No. 5 South Carolina meets 12thseed Eastern Michigan; No. 4 Purdue faces 13th-seed South Dakota State; sixthseed Oklahoma hosts No. 11 Michigan; and No. 7 Vanderbilt hosts No. 10 Middle Tennessee. In the Bridgeport region, No. 8 Kansas State will play ninth-ranked Princeton, which became the first Ivy League team to make the Top 25 on Monday; fifthseed LSU hosts No. 12 San Diego State; No. 4 Penn State plays 13th-ranked UTEP; No. 6 Rutgers visits 11th-seed Gonzaga; No. 3 Miami plays 14th-seed Idaho State; No. 7 Green Bay takes on 10th-seed Iowa State; and second-seed Kentucky plays No. 15 McNeese State. In the Raleigh region, No. 8 California will play ninth-seed Iowa; No. 5 St. Bonaventure will take on No. 12 Florida Gulf Coast in a matchup of NCAA firsttimers; fourth-seed Georgia meets No. 13 Marist; No. 6 Arkansas faces 11th-seed Dayton; No. 3 Texas A&M plays 14th-seed Albany; seventh-seed Louisville faces No. 10 Michigan State and second-seed Maryland hosts Navy. In the Des Moines regional, eighth-seed Ohio State will play No. 9 Florida; No. 5 Georgetown faces 12thseed Fresno State; fourthseeded Georgia Tech takes on No. 13 Sacred Heart. Sixth-seed Nebraska will meet No. 11 Kansas; No. 3 Delaware will play No. 14 Arkansas-Little Rock; and No. 7 DePaul takes on 10thseed BYU. Crew chief Chad Knaus: cheater or innovator? CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The court of public opinion has long been divided on Chad Knaus. Depending on who you ask, the crew chief is a world-class cheater, a masterful innovator, or maybe a combination of both. An appeals committee will get its say Tuesday, when Knaus goes before the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel to fight a six-race suspension handed down by NASCAR after five-time champion Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona 500 car failed its first inspection. Many believe his reputation is at stake. It’s not. Those who follow NASCAR made up their minds about Knaus somewhere around suspension one, two, three or four. Besides, he doesn’t much care what anyone thinks about him. “As far as my reputation goes, I’m not too concerned about that,” he said. “What we want to do is go out there and do the best thing we can for Hendrick Motorsports, the best thing for (sponsor) Lowe’s and try to win races and championships.” Nobody has been better at that than Knaus over the last decade. He guided Johnson to a record fivestraight championships and 53 victories since the two were paired in 2002 by team owner Rick Hendrick. Knaus is not credited with two other victories Johnson earned while Knaus was suspended, including, the 2006 Daytona 500. Knaus had been kicked out of SpeedWeeks by NASCAR in ‘06 for alterations found on the car following Johnson’s qualifying lap. It’s been a long time since Knaus last broke any rules. This latest incident is actually Knaus’ first infraction since 2007, when he sat out six races for flaring out the front bumpers of Johnson’s car at Sonoma. But, should it stand following Tuesday’s appeal, it will be his fourth suspension as a crew chief since 2001. A two-race suspension in 2005 was reduced on appeal to 90 days probation. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 03. March Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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