http://host69-005.meigs.lib.oh.us/files/original/1df62c9829c3a52607c9ebf52d98bcd9.pdf 9f8f12a6ffdfabcc3875ccbb407b3c89 PDF Text Text Deer urine on aisle five TVC girls basketball lists OPINION s 4 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 45° 53° 55° A passing shower this afternoon. Mostly cloudy tonight. High 60° / Low 44° SPORTS s 6 Today’s weather forecast WEATHER s 10 C_ZZb[fehjšFec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 40, Volume 74 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 s 50¢ Ohio confirms first coronavirus cases, continues testing COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A look at developments related to the new coronavirus as Ohio confirms its first three cases and continues to test for additional cases. Testing Health officials said three people have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 and are quarantined at home. All three — a husband and wife who were on a Nile cruise, and a man who attended the America Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington, D.C. — are in their mid-50s and are from Cuyahoga County. Ohio is currently testing 15 people who have shown symptoms of respiratory distress and has cleared another 14 people through testing. The state is monitoring an additional 255 people whose travels put them at risk but who aren’t showing any symptoms of illness. Prevention Gov. Mike DeWine has “strongly” recommended that spectators be prohibited from attending indoor high school, col- lege, and professional sports games, including upcoming March Madness college basketball games. DeWine says the same should be true for any large indoor event including concerts. The Ohio State High School Athletic Association said it will comply and have “limited spectators” at upcoming state tournament games. The organization planned to issue guidance on Wednesday as to how the games will proceed. DeWine said people have a First Amendment right to attend political rallies “The decisions we make as individuals in the next few days, the next several weeks, will really determine how many lives will be lost in Ohio. It will also determine how long this is going to last.” — Gov. Mike DeWine but he also questioned the wisdom of doing so because of the events’ size. In response, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders canceled a rally scheduled in Cleveland Tuesday night. DeWine also recommended that all colleges in the state screen students returning from overseas trips and move to online classes whenever possible. The governor has cancelled visitations at the state’s adult and youth prisons, and has encouraged state employees to work from home when feasible. DeWine has issued a state of emergency allowing Ohio to buy health-related supplies without bidding out contracts. State Health Department Director Dr. Amy Acton said people should restrict contact with those deemed vulnerable to the disease, who can include the elderly, people with lung and heart disease, people whose immune systems may be compromised, and people who are severely overweight. She also said people should wash their hands frequently, avoid touching their faces, shield their See TESTING | 5 Virus precautions could impact Ohio elderly, youth voters COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The new coronavirus could impact voting in Ohio’s upcoming primary among both young adults and the elderly, as dozens of polling places inside nursing homes are relocated and tens of thousands of Ohio State students heed calls to stay away from the campus where many are registered to vote. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose urged Ohioans on Tuesday to take advantage of early voting opportunities available in person and by mail heading into the March 17 primary. He also reminded voters they can still request an absentee ballot, but that they “have to act fast.” Ohio’s process requires printing out a ballot application and mailing it in, receiving the ballot by mail, then getting it turned in or postmarked by Monday. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover. Ohio State has cancelled all in-person classes until the end of the month, moving learning temporarily online, and its students are currently on spring break. Congressional candidate Morgan Harper, a Democrat running in central Ohio’s 3rd District, said they would need to request the ballot immediately to hope to get it postmarked by Monday’s deadline. “I don’t know what you were like when you were 18, 19 on spring break, but probably not focused See VIRUS | 5 INDEX Obituary: 2 Opinion: 4 News: 5 Sports: 6 TV: 7 Classifieds: 8 Comics: 9 Weather: 10 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your take on today’s news? Go to mydailysentinel. com and visit us on facebook to share your thoughts. Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Representatives from 11 of Meigs County’s 12 volunteer fire departments were on hand Monday evening to receive the donation from Loyalty is Forever. Firehouse 12 receive donations By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com MEIGS COUNTY — Meigs County’s 12 volunteer fire departments each received $1,000 on Monday evening as a result of Loyalty is Forever’s “Firehouse 12” campaign. The campaign began in September 2019 as a way to support area fire departments as they work to serve the residents of Meigs County. Loyalty is Forever launched in 2013 as a way to help the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office with the start of a K-9 Unit, expanding programs to support Shop with a Cop and several other programs. After meeting with the firefighters last year, the group began with the Firehouse 12 calendar and completed their fundraising campaign with last week’s March Bagness Games. Tina Richards of Loyalty is Forever said the games allowed for the organization to surpass the $12,000 goal, giving each of the 12 depart- ments $1,000. The games were a sellout event, with around 30 volunteer firefighters in attendance that evening to assist with the event, including Bingo caller Cheri McCollum from the Columbia Volunteer Fire Department. Richards and Lori Miller extended their appreciation to the Syracuse Community Center who are always “gracious hosts” for the Loyalty is Forever events. Loyalty is Forever will be working with the fire departments on ideas for the next fundraiser to benefit the departments. Additionally, Loyalty is Forever will be working on a new campaign called “Comfort Food.” While specifics for the event are still being worked out, the idea behind the campaign is to provide meals to children in need who are being served by either children services or juvenile court. Richards said that there are times when a child is removed from a See DONATIONS | 5 OU suspends in-person instruction Staff Report ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University will suspend all in-person instruction until March 30, university President M. Duane Nellis said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon. “We have suspended in-person instruction on all campuses and locations and are moving to a virtual instruction environment, effective immediately and through at least Monday, March 30, 2020. We will reevaluate these measures on an ongoing basis and share updates or modifications as more information becomes available. Further communications are forthcoming regarding individual classes and support strategies,” stated Nellis. While in-person instruction is suspended, the campuses of Ohio University will remain open at this time. The complete statement by President Nellis appears below: Dear University Community, Ohio University has been vigilantly monitoring the coronavirus out- break (COVID-19), and we have been providing regular updates to help keep our entire University community safe throughout this rapidly evolving situation. For the past several weeks, I have been working closely with University leaders and subject matter experts to coordinate See OU | 5 OH-SPAD0213111147 Re-Elect SMITH Paid for by the Candidate. COMMISSIONER OH-70175185 Randy �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 OBITUARIES REXAL SUMMERFIELD, SR. REEDSVILLE — Rexal Thomas Summerfield Sr., “Papaw”, 98 of Reedsville, went home and reunited with his loving wife Ann of over 72 years on March 10, 2020. Rex was born Sept. 24, 1921, to parents Daniel and Edna Lamb Summerfield, graduating from Chester High School in 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Irene (Herbert) Parker, Mildred (Cecil) Caldwell; brothers, Earl (Pearl), Buel (Hilda) and Charles (Juanita); special brothers and sisters-in-law; son, Rex Lee at birth; grandson, Roger Swartz; sons-in-law, Vernon Swartz and Alvin Donahue; daughter-inlaw, Carolyn Summerfield; and nephews, Stan and Rick Summerfield. He is survived by children, Sharon Donahue, Gerald (Janet) of Coolville, Tom (Barb) and Sina May (Bob) Murphy of Reedsville; a sister-in-law, Lorena Wolf of Coshocton Ohio; and last remaining cousin, Doris (Stan) Harrison; 14 grandchildren and 12 spouses; 36 great grandchildren, four spouses and five fiances; six great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was a gentle soul and led a simple life. A solid mind and memory of no equal. A devoted caregiver to Ann in her later years. A good neighbor always willing to help and never met a stranger. He was an avid reader, a farmer until later in life, a mail carrier and worked at two different chemical plants. He loved to travel, and thanks to daughter Sharon, visited all fifty states and also traveled in Mexico and Bahamas. He and Ann had to stop their travels once her health deteriorated. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. with twin granddaughters, Rena Vales and Tena Harper officiating at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville. Burial will follow in the Tuppers Plains Christian Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Friends are encourage to sign the online guestbook at whiteschwarzelfh.com. One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth forever. Ecclesiastes c1 v4 HARRISON RODNEY, Ohio — Richard “Rick” Eugene Harrison, 66, of Rodney, Ohio, died Monday, March 9, 2020 at Harbor Healthcare in Ironton, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Tracy-Brammer Funeral Home, 518 South 6th Street, Ironton, Ohio, 45638 with Pastor Mike Huff officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 12, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Daily Sentinel WVa sets up coronavirus hotline CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia officials have set up a telephone hotline to answer questions about the coronavirus, according to a Monday news release. Operators are available 24/7 and can be reached at 1-800-8874304. “Establishing the hotline provides access to experienced and knowledgeable staff who can answer questions West Virginia residents and providers may have,” said state health department commissioner Dr. Cathy Slemp. State health officials said there are currently no confirmed coro- navirus cases in West Virginia. As of Monday, West Virginia has tested five people for the virus, with two negative results and three tests pending, officials said. Gov. Jim Justice said last week that the state can now conduct its own coronavirus tests, after previously having to submit tests to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also on Monday, Marshall University announced it is extending a ban on university-sponsored international travel through at least April 30. Students, faculty and staff who have plans to travel international- ly outside of school sponsorship or to areas of the United States affected by the coronavirus should reconsider their plans. Those who do travel internationally must register with Marshall’s new travel registry, the university said in a news release. In a separate news release, Marshall announced that out of “an abundance of caution,” a pop culture convention scheduled for Saturday at the campus student center in Huntington has been canceled, citing the coronavirus outbreak. The school is arranging refunds for participating artists, vendors and sponsors. MEIGS BRIEFS bution at the Meigs County Fairgrounds, Tuesday, March 17 from 10 a.m.-noon. Food items will be given to income eligible families who are at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and are residents of Meigs County. Please contact the Southeast Ohio Foodbank at (740)385-6813 with Village of Middleport North Second Avenue traffic questions. Photo I.D. and proof of residency no more than 60 days old is required. detour. Beginning March 16, the third phase of the Middleport sewer separation project requires the Village to move a water main on N. Second Avenue, between Rutland and Hudson Streets. Traffic traveling North bound will be detoured at Rutland Street MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Humane to Front Street. From there to Hudson Street where Society Thrift Shop in Middleport will have a bag traffic will re-enter N. Second Avenue. At this point sale Wednesday, March 11 through Friday, March you may go south to your destination if needed. The 13. village apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause while we strive to improve our infrastructure. Editor’s Note: Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Traffic detour Bag sale Lent season schedule Fish Fry POMEROY — Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held on Fridays during Lent: March 13, 20, 27, and April 3, from 4-7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy. Carry out available. Cemetery cleanup MEIGS COUNTY — Churches in Meigs County will host a series of services in conjunction with the Lent season. Soup and sandwiches will be served at 6 p.m. before the 7 p.m. services. The schedule is as follows: March 12, St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Sheryl Goble; March 19, Middleport Presbyterian Church with Pastor Brenda Barnhart; March 26, Laurel Cliff Free Methodist Church with Pastor Adam Will; and April 2, Chester United Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Smith. Good Friday services at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. RUTLAND TWP. — The Rutland Township Trustees request that all decorations be removed from cemeteries in Rutland Township by March 15 and remain off until April 1 in preparation for spring cleanup. LETART TWP. — Letart Township Cemeteries annual cleanup will be from now until March 20, SYRACUSE — Carleton School will be conduct2020. ing preschool screenings for children ages 3 and 4 on Monday, April 6. Please call Carleton School at 740-992-6681 to schedule an appointment. Preschool screening Meeting announcement MARTIN GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Johnny Dwayne Martin, age 48 of Gallipolis, Ohio and formerly of Teaberry, Ky., died Wednesday March 4, 2020 at home. Memorial services will be 6 p.m., Thursday March 12, 2020 at the Potter’s Wheel Pentecostal Church 210 Upper River Road Gallipolis with Pastor Steve Nibert officiating. Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is serving the family. WARD LEON, W.Va. — Danny G. Ward, 60, of Leon, W.Va., died Sunday, March 8, 2020. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, W.Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Raynes Funeral Home, 20072 Charleston Road, Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements. CHAUNCEY — The Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center’s Policy Committee will meet at 5 p.m. on March 11 and March 30, 2020 at 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey, Ohio. Band bingo MASON, W.Va. — A bingo fundraising event for the Wahama White Falcon Marching Band will take place this Saturday, March 14 at Wahama High School. Doors open at 5 p.m., games at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the purchase of new band uniforms. Concessions and door prizes. Southeast Ohio Foodbank to host food distribution ROCKSPRINGS — The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, will be hosting a mobile food distri- CURRY VINTON, Ohio — Oakley J. Curry, 92, Vinton, Ohio, died Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home. Funeral service will be held noon, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the McCoy Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel with Pastor Clyde Ferrell and Pastor Calvin Minnis officiating. Burial will follow at the Vinton Memorial Cemetery, Vinton. Family and friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of service. (USPS 436-840) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Sunday and Tuesday through Friday. Subscription rate is $131.61 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. CONTACT US REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon 937-508-2313 lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com RACINE — An adult comedy night fundraiser to benefit Racine’s Party in the Park will take place on Saturday, March 28 at Kountry Resort Campground. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m. Advanced tickets are available for $10 by contacting the Racine village office or from any Party in the Park committee member. Must be 18 or older to attend. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Census event CHESHIRE — Gallia-Meigs CAA will be holding an event to celebrate the 2020 Census on April 1. The event is called You Count! and will be held at our Cheshire office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be refreshments for those visiting on the day. There will also be an internet connection for anyone wishing to complete their Census application. MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel appreciates your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Card Shower AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC Party in the Park fundraiser Phyllis Bearhs will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 17. Cards may be sent to her at 43250 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. Wednesday, March 11 SCIPIO TWP. — Scipio Township Trustees regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire House. RUTLAND — Leading Creek Conservancy District will hold a special board meeting for contract negotiations at 4 p.m. with a luncheon hosting the Ohio State Regent Kathy Gobin Dixon. Mrs. Dixon will be the guest speaker, The Ohio Society’s theme is “Honoring, Serving, Being DAR Together”. Southeast District Director Belinda Bowman-Schaefer will also attend. During the program the Chapter will be presenting several certificates to outstanding students and citizens. The luncheon will be held at the Pomeroy Library, downstairs. Interested parties should contact Opal Grueser, 740-992-3301. Monday, March 16 LETART TWP. — The regular meeting of the Letart Township Trustees will be held at 5 p.m. at the Letart Township Building. Tuesday, March 17 SALEM CENTER — Election Day Lunch with serving from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by the Salem Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. Firebelles. Serving several kinds of soup along with hot dogs, sloppy joes and desserts. Please bring containers for take-out soup. SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Thursday, March 12 ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com WELLSTON — The GJMV Solid Waste Management District Policy Committee will meet at 2 p.m. at the district office in Wellston. Sunday, March 29 Saturday, March 14 MIDDLEPORT — Ash Street Church will be hosting special music. Music will be provided by singer, Randy Shafer, and the group, “Sincere.” RACINE — Mt. Moriah Church of God, on Mile Hill Rd in Racine, Ohio, will be having a hymn sing at 6 p.m. Guest singers are The Gloryland Believers. All are welcome. POMEROY — Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter NSDAR will meet at 1 p.m. to celebrate the Chapter’s 112th Anniversary. The Chapter will celebrate Sunday, April 5 CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com 109 West Second Street, Pomeroy, OH, 45769 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 109 West Second Street, Pomeroy, OH, 45769. GALLIPOLIS — OH-Kan Coin Club will be having a coin show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Quality Inn in Gallipolis Ohio. All are welcome. Free parking and free admission. �OH-70178019 Daily Sentinel Wednesday, March 11, 2020 3 �Opinion 4 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Daily Sentinel THEIR VIEW Deer urine on aisle five It appears our lives revolve around four things. Eating, shopping, working and sleeping. In recent years I began noticing that when we begin planning a vacation, the same questions always surface first. What restaurants are in the area? I remember when we used to be more interested in beaches, amusement parks and breath-taking scenery in unique surroundings. “Where are we going? Hawaii? Herb What is the food like? Do I have to Day eat pineapple with every meal?” How Contributing silly is that conversation? columnist A few years ago, we traveled to North Padre Island, Texas. The scenery is beautiful, our accommodations, while nearly disastrous, turned out exceptionally well. However, we learned that because we did not ask about available dining, there was not much available. Our mistake was leaping to the conclusion that North Padre Island was like South Padre Island which is more of a spring break party town with more dining offerings. Now, if I am referred to a doctor or medical facility for testing, I inquire about nearby dining options. The working part seems to never end, and now that we are self-employed, it really never does. As for sleeping, that seldom occurs also, but we talk about it quite a lot. Shopping is not something I’ve ever had a passion for, but I was not opposed to it. Since becoming self-employed, I often view a trip to the neighborhood Walmart as a cool road trip. Yes, that’s how sad life can become. Recently, my wife and I took that road trip and upon entering the store we noticed a rather unattractive odor, but at first didn’t give it much thought. After traversing up and down a few aisles the repugnant odor became stronger and stronger. We began looking at other shoppers, then we looked to see if something was hiding among the merchandise, and then I noticed my wife looking at me as if to say, “What did you do?” The words never emerged from her beautiful lips, but I knew that ugly thought was at work behind those green eyes. I looked at her and emphatically protested, “It’s not me!” Naturally, when all bystanders heard my exclamation of denial, they, too, thought it was me and hurried away like a drop of oil dropped into water. I found myself with an uncontrollable urge to assure everyone up and down each aisle that the terrible smell was not me. However, they would not allow me to get close enough to convey my message. They ran like frightened mice holding their noses. Realizing that my dip into the river of denial (see what I did with that? I made it sound like the river Nile. Never mind.) was futile, I began a quest to uncover the true cause of the disgusting smell. Just then, an observant employee of the store, overhearing our discussion of the putrid smell, at last showed pity on me and revealed that someone had accidentally dropped and broken a case of deer urine back in aisle 5, and someone had been summonsed to do clean up, but really, no one wanted to. My wife insisted we move to another area of the store away from the smell, but I convinced her that I wanted to show her some things I really needed around the house near aisle 5. Reluctantly, she followed holding her nose. I thought it was funny until I overheard my wife asking a customer service rep if they would replace after shave with deer urine in a decanter as a gift for me. Thankfully, they declined, and I am not accepting gifts from my wife this year. Herb Day is a longtime local radio personality and singer-musician. You can email him at HEKAMedia@yahoo.com and follow his work at http://www.HerbDayVoices.com and http://www.HerbDayRadio.com. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is 89. Former ABC News correspondent Sam Donaldson is 86. Musician Flaco Jimenez (FLAH’-koh hee-MEH’nez) is 81. Actress Tricia O’Neil is 75. Actor Mark Metcalf is 74. Rock singer-musician Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge) is 73. Singer Bobby McFerrin is 70. Movie director Jerry Zucker is 70. Singer Cheryl Lynn is 69. Actress Susan Richardson is 68. Recording executive Jimmy Iovine (eyeVEEN’) is 67. Singer Nina Hagen is 65. Country singer Jimmy Fortune (The Statler Brothers) is 65. Actor Elias Koteas (ee-LY’-uhs koh-TAY’-uhs) is 59. Actor-director Peter Berg is 58. THEIR VIEW Women’s history: How many can you name? 1. Singer of the blues My question in the title 2. Photographer refers to famous American 3. Principal chief of the women, women who’ve made Cherokee Nation an important difference in 4. Activist for women’s our country as we continue rights to celebrate Women’s History 5. Winner of Nobel Prize for Month. Literature 1993 Some of you know that in Vivian 6. Designer of women’s 2020, we celebrate 100 years Blevins of American women’s right Contributing clothes 7. Secretary of Labor to vote. I must mention that columnist 8. Advocate for birth control some African American 9. Olympic medal winner men and women have not 10. Author of books for young had the right to vote for the past 100 years with poll taxes, literacy people 11. First woman on the U.S. tests, the gerrymandering of disSupreme Court tricts and other methods used to 12. Early environmentalist suppress their voting. 13. Person chiefly responsible for Put that aside for a minute Title IX as it’s a different column. Do 14. U.S. Senator you believe that until the 19th 15. _______________________ amendment to the Constitution, women were prohibited from vot___Patsy Takemoto Mink ing throughout the U.S.? Wrong. ___Margaret Sanger States such as Wyoming, Utah ___Toni Morrison and others were allowing women ___Babe Didrikson to vote, and at times with certain ___J. K. Rowling conditions, but that subject is ___Gloria Steinem complex and is not the intent of ___Rachel Carson my column today. ___Frances Perkins Get out your pencil or pen and ___Margaret Chase Smith match the following women with ___Dorothea Lange the description that best fits them: ___Billie Holiday ___Wilma Mankiller ___Sandra Day O’Connor ___Co Co Chanel ___ _________ Number 15 is blank. That space is for you to write the name of a woman you know who has had a positive influence on your life. Then call, write, e-mail or text that woman. If she is no longer among the living, contact one of her relatives. Be sure to indicate the ways in which she has had a decisive impact on your life. And please consider passing your affirmation further by letting the many women in your life know that you appreciate them. Are there 5 or 10 or 15 or more? Just do it. I can provide the words: “You know March is Women’s History Month, and I want to thank you for …” Vivian B. Blevins. Ph.D., a graduate of The Ohio State University, served as a community college president for 15 years in Kentucky, Texas, California, and Missouri before returning to Ohio to teach telecommunication employees from around the country and students at Edison State Community College and to work with veterans. You may reach her at 937-778- 3815 or vbblevins@woh.rr.com. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. TODAY IN HISTORY confirmed U.S. cases of a deadly global flu pandemic were reported among Today is Wednesday, March 11, the 71st day of U.S. Army soldiers 2020. There are 295 days stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas; 46 would die. left in the year. (The worldwide outbreak Today’s Highlight in History of influenza claimed an estimated 20 to 40 milOn March 11, 2011, lion lives.) a magnitude-9.0 earthIn 1941, President quake and resulting Franklin D. Roosevelt tsunami struck Japan’s signed the Lend-Lease northeastern coast, killing nearly 20,000 people Bill, providing war supplies to countries fighting and severely damaging the Axis. the Fukushima Dai-ichi In 1942, as Japanese (foo-koo-SHEE’-mah dyEE’-chee) nuclear power forces continued to advance in the Pacific station. during World War II, U.S. Army Gen. Douglas On this date MacArthur left the PhilipIn 1862, during the Civil War, President Abra- pines for Australia, where he vowed on March 20, “I ham Lincoln removed shall return” — a promise Gen. George B. McClelhe kept more than 2½ lan as general-in-chief of the Union armies, leaving years later. In 1954, the U.S. Army him in command of the charged that Sen. Joseph Army of the Potomac, R. McCarthy, R-Wis., a post McClellan also and his subcommittee’s ended up losing. chief counsel, Roy Cohn, In 1888, the Blizzard had exerted pressure to of ‘88, also known as obtain favored treatment the “Great White Hurricane,” began inundating for Pvt. G. David Schine, a former consultant to the the northeastern United States, resulting in some subcommittee. (The confrontation culminated in 400 deaths. the famous Senate ArmyIn 1918, what are McCarthy hearings.) believed to be the first The Associated Press THOUGHT FOR TODAY “It’s all right to hesitate if you then go ahead.” — Bertholt Brecht German poet and dramatist (1898-1956) In 1959, the Lorraine Hansberry drama “A Raisin in the Sun” opened at New York’s Ethel Barrymore Theater. In 1977, more than 130 hostages held in Washington, D.C., by Hanafi Muslims were freed after ambassadors from three Islamic nations joined the negotiations. In 1985, Mikhail S. Gorbachev was chosen to succeed the late Konstantin U. Chernenko as general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party. In 2003, a U.S. Army helicopter crashed near Fort Drum in upstate New York, killing 11 soldiers. Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH’-jehp TY’-ihp UR’-doh-wahn), the leader of Turkey’s governing party, was named prime minister. After a four-day walkout that cost New York City $10 million, Broadway musicians settled the first strike on the Great White Way in nearly 30 years. In 2004, ten bombs exploded in quick succession across the commuter rail network in Madrid, Spain, killing 191 people in an attack linked to alQaida-inspired militants. In 2005, a judge, court reporter and sheriff’s deputy were shot to death at an Atlanta courthouse; Brian Nichols, who killed them as well as a federal agent, surrendered a day later at the apartment of Ashley Smith, a woman he’d taken hostage. (Nichols was later convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.) Ten years ago: A federal appeals court in San Francisco upheld the use of the words “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance and “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency. �NEWS Daily Sentinel Ohio AG rejects petition language for recreational pot issue COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio attorney general said Tuesday that he has rejected the wording on a petition seeking to have voters decide in November whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Attorney General Dave Yost said the summary language on the petition fails to include “findings and declarations” that are listed in the proposed constitutional amendment. Messages were left Tuesday with Donald McTigue, the Columbus attorney who submitted the petition language for “An Amendment to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.” Backers can resubmit revised petition language after gathering another 1,000 signatures. The deadline for getting a constitutional amendment on the November ballot is July 1. The amendment seeks to allow anyone 21 or older to buy, possess and consume limited amounts of marijuana and to grow up to six plants. The Ohio Legislature approved the sale of medical marijuana in 2016. The state’s first dispensaries opened in January 2019. Recreational marijuana for adults is currently legal in 11 states. Voters in 2015 handily defeated a ballot issue to legalize marijuana in the state, though some opposition involved concern over exclusive rights that would have been given to initial growing sites under that proposal. Testing for injured workers’ conference which was scheduled to bring 8,000 to Columbus beginning Wednesday. The Jewish Federation of Cleveland said a staff member was one of the people diagnosed with coronavirus and is closing its education center for two weeks. From page 1 coughs, and stay home if they’re not feeling well. Elections Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Tuesday that 128 polling locations will be moved out of nursing homes for the March 17 primary. He also suggested people vote by mail if possible, and ordered Ohio’s boards of elections to make curbside drop-off available for absentee ballots on Election Day. LaRose said he’s working with boards of elections on best practices for cleaning voting machines and making sure elections officials have enough supplies. Cancellations Public universities Ohio State University, the University of Akron, the University of Toledo, and Kent State University and private colleges Case Western Reserve University and John Carroll University were among schools cancelling in-person classes and moving instruction online at least through March. The Ohio Supreme Court canceled a dispute resolution conference on Tuesday expected to bring 500 judges, magistrates and others to Columbus. DeWine canceled a state insurance fund Virus Quote “The decisions we make as individuals in the next few days, the next several weeks, will really determine how many lives will be lost in Ohio. It will also determine how long this is going to last.” — Gov. Mike DeWine Virus details For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. In mainland China, where the virus first exploded, more than 80,000 people have been diagnosed and more than 58,000 have so far recovered. tation supplies necessary to keep polling places safe and, if that fails, LaRose said his office will provide From page 1 the funds to buy them. “It’s a big undertaking,” on how do I make sure he said. “We are ready I print out an absentee ballot (application),” she for it. We will be ready said. “So this is a big con- for it.” Republican Gov. Mike cern.” She said LaRose should DeWine declared a statewide emergency Monday, extend absentee ballot after three Ohio cases deadlines to accommoof COVID-19 were condate changes prompted by the virus. LaRose said, firmed. LaRose’s order to move polling places as of Tuesday, he didn’t located inside nursing plan to change those homes also came Mondeadlines or to extend voting hours on Election day, eight days out from the election. At least 128 Day. have been identified so He noted that early far, with a few more counvoting centers will be ties yet to report. open all week, including The elections chief conSaturday and Sunday, as ceded that the decision well as until 2 p.m. on will inconvenience some Monday. LaRose has ordered all nursing home residents 88 county election boards who have come to expect to provide curbside ballot to vote on site at their living facilities. But he dropoff on Election Day. The boards also are work- said his office is working ing with local emergency to update affected voters by mail, as well as on his management offices to assure they have the sani- website. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5 Investigation finds ‘concerning’ traditions ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — An investigation into hazing allegations against Ohio University’s marching band found several “concerning” unsanctioned band traditions, according to university documents. The Marching 110 is one of several campus groups that was investigated last fall for hazing allegations that led to the suspension of all the university’s fraternities. The investigation, which included interviews with 117 students and seven staff members, could lead to the removal of some students from the band, The Columbus Dispatch reported Friday. Multiple annual band events included the illegal consumption of alcohol, as well as the use of marijuana on a bus during a band trip, according to a summary of the investigation. The summary also detailed other incidents such as band members competing to drink a gallon of milk in an hour and one section watching pornography together for several years. None of the conduct resulted in “grave physical harm,” and students were not forced to consume alcohol or marijuana. Assistant Dean of Students Taylor Tackett recommended the College of Fine Arts conduct a membership review which would include removing certain members, as well as implementing a risk management and assessment plan and anti-hazing workshops. University spokesperson Jim Sabin said the college has started putting those recommended measures in place. Sanders, Biden cancel rallies due to coronavirus By Alexandra Jaffe and Will Weissert Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden abruptly canceled election-night rallies Tuesday night in Cleveland amid concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus — as public health fears began transforming the 2020 race. Their decision to cancel events in Ohio, which votes next week and awards 136 delegates, sug- gests the coronavirus could upend the Democratic primary at a pivotal time in the race for both candidates. Sanders is trying to regain some momentum in the latest round of voting Tuesday night, while the former vice president is looking to further pad his delegate lead. Sanders had been planning to speak at a convention center in Cleveland as results from six voting states began rolling in. But he pulled the plug about three hours before the event was scheduled to start, and his campaign Donations with it becoming the responsibility of the caseworker to feed them. This would help to alleviate some of the burden from the caseFrom page 1 worker. The group has been working bad situation and need to be with Juvenile Judge Scott Powell, taken to be interviewed or checked out by medical personnel. Department of Job and Family Services Director Chris Shank Those children may be hungry, OU and are moving to a virtual instruction environment, effective immeFrom page 1 diately and through at least Monday, March 30, OHIO’s preparation and 2020. We will reevaluate these measures on an response. I am grateful to everyone in our com- ongoing basis and share munity who has worked updates or modifications as more information tirelessly on plans and guidance to help us to be becomes available. Furnimble and provide nec- ther communications are forthcoming regarding essary guidance related individual classes and to this global health outbreak. This message support strategies. All students who travincludes critical updates requiring your attention eled home over spring break are encouraged and action to keep our to stay at home, and community safe. those who were traveling No cases of coronaviover spring break are rus have been reported also asked not to return at any Ohio University campus or location, and to campus during this timeframe. Students who we continue to believe live in residence halls the risk of transmission on-campus are not to on our campuses is low at this time. 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The University the important work of is currently preparing the University, we are plans for telecommuting taking several precauopportunities, where tionary measures that appropriate, for Universiwill allow us to continue ty staff during this time. to meet our academic More information about mission and provide telecommuting will be for the education of our available from Human students while protectResources in the coming ing our community to days. the best of our ability. Additionally, informaWe understand the distion about COVID-19 ruptive nature of these reporting, employeemeasures but believe it leave management and is essential to safeguard associated workplace the health and safety of issues will be available our students, faculty and from Human Resources staff while continuing in the coming days. to fulfill our educational mission. Travel Effective immediately and until further notice, Suspension of In-Person all University-sponsored Instruction We have suspended in- travel is suspended. person instruction on all Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis campuses and locations announced that decisions on future events would be made on a case-by-case basis. “Out of concern for public health and safety, we are canceling tonight’s rally in Cleveland. We are heeding the public warnings from Ohio state officials, who have communicated concern about holding large, indoor events during the coronavirus outbreak,” Sanders’ campaign spokesman, Mike Casca, said in a statement. “All future Bernie 2020 events will be evaluated on a case by case basis.” and Sally Hanstine from juvenile court to set up the program. A goal has not yet been set for the amount the group hopes to raise for the campaign. For more on Loyalty is Forever find them on Facebook. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. for mission critical travel only, and we are developing an approval process that will be shared in the coming days. The previously announced restrictions of University-sponsored travel to countries currently under a CDC Warning Level 2 and 3, remain in effect until further notice. If you are an Ohio University student currently enrolled in one of our study away programs, please contact the Office of Global Opportunities with any questions or concerns. For personal travel, we strongly advise all students, faculty and staff to follow travel alerts from the CDC. All individuals who are returning from locations with increased risk of exposure are asked to check-in with their local department of public health. Information about University Events All planned Ohio University events, except Ohio University athletic events, may either be postponed or moved to alternate formats until March 30, 2020. We will reevaluate guidance about future events and will share updates as they become available. As we work in coordination with the NCAA and the MAC, additional guidance will be shared in the coming days with regard to the University’s scholar athletes and athletic events. Guidance to help Prevent the Spread of Infection Everyone on campus should practice the appropriate social distancing and enhanced preventative public health measures outlined below. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help pre- vent the spread of respiratory viruses.Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are not available. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 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Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we continue to evaluate and respond to the rapidly changing and unprecedented situation. Please take care and stay safe. Best regards, M. Duane Nellis President �Sports 6 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Daily Sentinel HOF endorses labor agreement for inductee benefits By Barry Wilner Associated Press Bryan Walters | OVP Sports An outside view of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as taken on July 7, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame in an unusual move is endorsing the labor agreement the players’ union currently is voting on, citing pension benefits for its inductees and other former players. Hall of Fame President David Baker sent a letter to all inductees and their families on Monday. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter in which Baker refers to conversations with various league and union officials. Team owners approved the deal last month, and the player vote will conclude late Saturday night. Previously, the union’s executive board voted 6-5 against the deal; the player representa- tives were 17-14 in favor, with one abstention. Some 2,500 union members can vote, with a simple majority approving or rejecting the agreement that would run through the 2030 season. “I believe that both sides, the NFL and the players association, united to support former players,” Baker wrote, noting that “over $700 million for players (including $300 million for former players) for 2020 alone will be lost forever” if the new collective bargaining agreement is rejected. Baker addressed key elements of the CBA that is being voted on: —Retirement security. The monthly benefit credit for all retirees will be increased to $550 per month for every year of credited service. Increases may vary if players have already taken a portion of their pensions early, but the average increase could be 50%. With a modest increase in league revenue that is tied to the increase of the salary cap, the pension could move to $600 per month for every year of credited service. He added that these increases would be realized annually for life and approximately 11,500 former players will benefit from this change. —Vesting. About 700 former players who were credited only with three years of service when four were required will now be eligible to participate in the pension and health See HOF | 7 RedStorm takes down UPike, Lynx By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Kenzie Cremeens’ sixth inning sacrifice fly snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the University of Rio Grande to a 2-1 win over the University of Pikeville, Monday night, in Fastpitch Dreams Spring Softball Classic at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex. The RedStorm, who posted a 10-5 win over Lincoln (Ill.) College earlier in the day, ran their winning streak to four straight with the two victories and improved to 8-12 overall. Cremeens, a sophomore from Ironton, Ohio, plated the go-ahead marker with a flyball to deep left-center field after Rio had loaded the bases with one out on singles by sophomore Taylor Webb (Willow Wood, OH), junior Morgan Santos (Dayton, OH) and freshman Chase Arndt (Clyde, OH). Junior pitcher Raelynn Hastings (Commercial Point, OH) took care of the rest, scattering four hits and allowing the one run in a complete game effort. She did not walk a batter and struck out five. Megan Claypoole was the hard luck loser for UPike (5-3), allowing just five hits and two runs — one earned — over six innings. She also did not issue and walk and fanned six. Rio took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Webb reached on an error to begin the game, moved to third on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a sacrifice fly by Santos. UPike tied the game at 1-1 in the third inning on a leadoff home run by Macy Jones and the pitcher’s duel settled in from that point on. In Monday’s opening game, Rio Grande had 10 doubles among its 17 hits overall and scored nine unanswered runs to post a come-from-behind win. The RedStorm pushed across a second inning run to grab an early lead, but the Lynx countered with four runs in the top of third inning — three of which were unearned — to take a lead of their own. The advantage was short-lived, though. Rio Grande scored three times in the bottom of the third to tie the game and then added three more markers in both the fourth and fifth frames to open up a 10-4 cushion. Lincoln (1-4) scored its final run in the seventh inning. Cremeens went 4-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI to lead Rio, while Santos was also 4-for4 with three doubles and two runs batted in and Arndt finished 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI. Webb also had a pair of doubles, while junior Kayla Slutz (Navarre, OH) went 2-for-4 with a double. Sophomore Viv Capozella (Dover, OH) picked up the win in relief, allowing just one hit and one run over the final five innings. She also walked three and struck out six. See REDSTORM | 7 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Friday, March 13 OHSAA Wrestling D3 meet at Ohio State, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 OHSAA Wrestling D3 meet at Ohio State, 10 a.m. Sunday, March 15 OHSAA Wrestling D3 meet at Ohio State, 10 a.m. Photos by Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Eastern senior Jaymie Basham (center) passes the ball between Lady Tornadoes Baylee Wolfe (3) and Kayla Evans (right), during a TVC Hocking bout on Jan. 6 in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Seven land on TVC girls basketball lists By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com A total of seven girls basketball players from the Ohio Valley Publishing area were selected to the All-Tri-Valley Conference basketball teams for the 2019-20 season, as voted on by the coaches within the Ohio and Hocking divisions. In the Hocking Division, Wahama led the way locally with two choices, while Eastern, South Gallia and Southern had one spot each. Meigs and River Valley each claimed one spot on the Ohio Division list. In their final TVC Hocking season, the Lady Falcons finished tied for sixth with a 7-9 record. Senior Hannah Rose was named to her third straight all-league squad, while junior Emma Gibbs landed on the list for a second year in a row. Eastern was tied with Wahama at 7-9 in the league, and was represented by senior Jaymie Basham, a first-time allleague honoree. The Lady Rebels claimed eighth in the TVC Hocking with a 2-14 mark, with senior Amaya Howell picking up her first all-conference basketball honor. Southern sophomore Kayla Evans is also a first time choice, and represents the ninthplace Lady Tornadoes, who went 1-15 in the league. River Valley went 5-7 to finish in the middle of the in the seven-team TVC Ohio, with junior Hannah Jacks as the team’s lone choice for a second year in a row. Meigs sophomore Mallory Hawley picked up her second career all-league honor for the Lady Marauders, who were fifth in the league at 4-8. The TVC Hocking Most Valuable Player was Federal Hocking junior Paige Tolson, who helped the Lady Lancers to a 10-6 record for fourth in the league. Trimble’s Joe Richards — who led the Lady Tomcats to a 14-2 record and the league championship — was named TVC Hocking Coach of the Year. In the TVC Ohio, Vinton County junior Morgan Bentley was selected as Most Valuable Player for a second year in a row, helping the Lady Vikings to an 11-1 record and the league title. NelsonvilleYork’s Bobby Cassady was named TVC Ohio Coach of the Year, guiding the Lady Buckeyes to a runner-up finish at 10-2. 2020 TVC Ohio Girls Basketball 1. Vinton County (111): Morgan Bentley** (Jr); Tegan Bartoe* (So); Cameron Zinn* (So); Josie Ousley* (Sr). 2. Nelsonville-York (102): Grace Sinnott (Sr); Haley Hurd (Sr); Joscelyn Heller (Sr); Mackenzie Hurd* (So). 3. Alexander (9-3): Kara Meeks (So); Jadyn Meigs sophomore Mallory Hawley (32) fires a three-pointer over a pair of Athens defenders, during the TVC Turn it Gold showcase on Dec. 7 in Albany, Ohio. Mace (Jr); Marlee Grinstead* (So). 4. River Valley (5-7): Hannah Jacks* (Jr). 5. Meigs (4-8): Mallory Hawley* (So). 6. Athens (3-9): Laura Manderick*** (Sr). 7. Wellston (0-12): Alexis Bouska (Sr). Most Valuable Player Morgan Bentley, Vinton County. Coach of the Year Bobby Cassady, Nelsonville-York. 2020 TVC Hocking Girls Basketball 1. Trimble (14-2): Emily Young (So); Laikyn Imler* (So); Briana Orsborne (So); Jayne Six (So). T2. Waterford (11-5): Mackenzie Suprano (So); Cara Taylor* (So); Riley Schweikert (Jr). T2. Belpre (11-5): Abbey Lafatch* (Sr); Curstin Giffin (Jr); Kyna Waderker** (Sr). 4. Federal Hocking (106): Paige Tolson** (Jr); Emma Beha** (Jr). 5. Miller (9-7): Ashley Spencer*** (Sr); Josie Crabtree* (Jr). T6. Wahama (7-9): Hannah Rose** (Sr); Emma Gibbs* (Jr). T6. Eastern (7-9): Jaymie Basham (Sr). 8. South Gallia (2-14): Amaya Howell (Sr). 9. Southern (1-15): Kayla Evans (So). Most Valuable Player Paige Tolson, Federal Hocking. Coach of the Year Joe Richards, Trimble. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. �SPORTS Daily Sentinel Wednesday, March 11, 2020 7 Kansas, Baylor headline Big 12 tourney Iowa’s Garza, Badgers’ Gard take AP All-Big Ten top honors KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Top-ranked Kansas hasn’t lost since Baylor stunned the Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse in January, that run of excellence driving coach Bill Self’s squad to another regular-season Big 12 title and the top seed in the conference tournament. Better not let that winning streak end any time soon. The Jayhawks (28-3) know all too well their next loss ends a dream, whether that’s to win the Big 12 Tournament this week in Kansas City or the NCAA Tournament beginning next week. Kansas lost to Iowa State in the league tourney final a year ago, and didn’t even make the championship game three years ago, when the Cyclones beat West Virginia for the crown. “It’s win or go home from here on out,” said the Jayhawks’ Devon Dotson. “I know all of us are locked in in that locker room. No distractions. We’re looking to do something special coming up.” The tournament begins Wednesday night when seventh-seeded By Eric Olson The second team is Associated Press made up of Maryland’s Anthony Cowan, Michigan’s Zavier Simpson, Iowa’s Luka Garza is Minnesota’s Daniel The Associated Press player of the year in the Oturu, Michigan State’s Big Ten Conference and Xavier Tillman and Ohio State’s Kaleb Wesson. Wisconsin’s Greg Gard Cockburn, a 7-foot, is its coach of the year. 290-pound freshman Garza was the unanifrom Kingston, Jamaica, mous pick for player of averaged 13.8 points, the year and for a spot 8.8 rebounds and 1.4 on the AP’s All-Big Ten blocks. He blocked a team, also announced Tuesday, in voting of 15 shot by Garza under the journalists covering the basket at the buzzer to secure a 78-76 win Sunconference. day that gave Illinois the Illinois’s Kofi Cockcoveted No. 4 seed, and burn was named newdouble-bye, for the Big comer of the year. Ten Tournament. Joining Garza on the Under Gard, Wisall-conference first team consin won 16 of 21 are Michigan State’s games after a 5-5 start Cassius Winston, Illito finish 21-10 overall nois’ Ayo Dosunmu, and 14-6 in the Big Ten. Penn State’s Lamar Stevens and Maryland’s The Badgers shared the regular-season title Jalen Smith. with Michigan State and Winston, the 2019 Maryland after winning player of the year, is a eight straight games, the repeat selection to the program’s longest win first team. Stevens was streak to end the regular a second-team pick last season since 1940-41. year. The 2020 AP All-Big Garza, a 6-foot-11, Ten team, with play260-pound center from ers listed with school, Washington, D.C., has scored 20 or more points class, height, weight and hometown (“u” denotes in his last 16 games, the longest streak by an unanimous selection): Iowa player since 1971. He has scored 25 FIRST TEAM points or more 13 Guard — Cassius Wintimes this season and ston, Michigan State, Sr., has seven games with 6-1, 185, Detroit. at least 25 points and Guard — Ayo Dosun10 rebounds. His 15 mu, Illinois, So., 6-5, 185, double-doubles are the Chicago. most by an Iowa player u-Center — Luka since 2002. His 23.9 Garza, Iowa, Jr., 6-11, points per game rank 260, Washington, D.C. fifth nationally, and his Forward – Lamar Ste26.2-point average in vens, Penn State, Sr., 6-8, conference games is the 225, Philadelphia. highest since Purdue’s Forward – Jalen Smith, Glenn Robinson averMaryland, So., 6-10, 225, aged 31.1 in 1994. Baltimore. TCU (16-15) plays No. 10 seed Kansas State (10-21) and eighthseeded Oklahoma State (17-14) plays No. 9 seed Iowa State (12-19). The winner of the latter game gets the Jayhawks in the quarterfinals Thursday while the TCU-Kansas State winner will play fifth-ranked Baylor (264), which enters as the No. 2 seed and knows that it could play its way to a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament with a strong showing. “We did everything it normally takes to win conference and we came up short,” said Baylor coach Scott Drew, whose team has lost three of its last five after a school- and Big 12-record 23-game winning streak. “All year long, we’ve been banged up and we’ve been able to overcome. We’ll get regrouped, refocused for the conference tournament.” The quarterfinals already set for Thursday feature fourth-seeded Texas (19-12) against No. 5 seed Texas Tech (18-13) and No. 3-seed Oklahoma (19-12) against sixth-seeded West Virginia. Only the Mountaineers (21-10) in a rout of the Cyclones last weekend. “You feel good about yourself and now if it’s TCU or whoever, we’ve been close. You’ve got to come to play,” Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said. “We’re going to have to play well, and our coaches do a great job. If we play hard and defend like we have and make some shots, we can compete.” are likely NCAA tourney locks. Stumbling Cyclones Iowa State is accustomed to playing into the weekend in Kansas City, winning four tourney titles in the past six years. But an injury to star guard Tyrese Haliburton early in the season coupled with other issues have left the Cyclones in a tough situation. They know nothing less than a championship means their season is over. “We just hope to get some guys healthy, but we’ve been battling that for a while,” Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said. “It’s the best conference tournament in the country. We’re ready to go to Kansas City and see what we can do.” Bubble boys The Longhorns were once considered an afterthought in the Big 12, and coach Shaka Smart’s future seemed to be hanging in the balance in Austin. But they ripped off five straight wins before a loss to Oklahoma State last weekend, and that was enough to catapult Texas all the way to the No. 3 seed — and potentially into the NCAA Tournament. Like the Longhorns, the Sooners, Red Raiders and Mountaineers all finished 9-9 in league play, and the strength of the Big 12 usually means that is enough to get an NCAA bid. But a win or two in Kansas City would help all their chances. Whimpering Wildcats Much like the Cyclones, Kansas State’s season spiraled downhill in a hurry after the loss of its core group from last year’s regular-season Big 12 champions. The Wildcats at least have some momentum heading into Kansas City, though, after Xavier Sneed piled up 31 points OVP SPORTS BRIEFS PYL baseball-softball signups information, contact either Dave at 740-590-0438, Jackie at 740-416-1261, or Pat at 740-590-0438. POMEROY, Ohio — The Pomeroy Youth League will have baseball and softball signups for girls ages 4-16 and boys ages 4-18 on a pair of dates at the Pomeroy Fire Department. Signups will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, as well as a 5-8 p.m. signup on Thursday, March 12. The boys will also have a 13-15 division and a 16-18 division BIDWELL, Ohio — The Vinton Tigers will be this year. For more information, contact Ken at 740- hosting a basketball tournament for kids in grades 416-8901. 2-6 on the weekend of March 28-29 at both River Valley High School and River Valley Middle School. There is a team registration fee of $100, and both the money and forms need to be finalized by Saturday, March 14. 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The probenefits, would begin gram eventually would receiving an annual be expanded to include pension of $19,800 for additional services and life. become available for —Family benefits. wives and widows. Death benefits for More than 2,400 vestwidows and survivors ed former players who would also increase are at least 50 years old from $6,000 per month would receive free longfor 48 months to term care insurance to $13,000 per month for help cover the costs of 60 months. That would nursing and facility care, increase to $15,000 per medical management month by 2025. After and meal preparation. the 60 months, the Vested retirees age 65 or benefit would decrease older would have addito $6,000 per month tional options for their instead of $4,400 as in Medicare supplement the current CBA. benefit, which would —Health coverage. increase by 25% midway The Health Reimbursethrough the labor agreement Account would ment. be applied for approxiBaker noted that other mately 4,400 pre-2007 benefits also would be players under the age of 65 with at least three enhanced, and if the years of credited service. players approve the deal, former players “should That would provide an immediate $50,000 con- be able to receive a tribution to cover medi- personalized benefits statement so that the cal expenses for them program could begin as and their dependents. early as April.” —Health care: A RedStorm From page 6 Kerstin Osborne started and took the loss for Lincoln. She allowed 10 hits and seven runs over 3-1/3 innings. 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This CBA would give a bigger boost to the rank-andfile players than usual, with a roughly 20% hike to the minimum salary right away, to $610,000. That figure would top $1 million by 2029. XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN OH-70176174 NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL players’ union extended the deadline by two days for its members to vote on a new labor agreement with the league. Ballots from some 2,500 members now are due at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Saturday. The NFL Players Association gave no reason for the extension, though reaching so many players to meet the previous deadline of one week certainly can present logistical problems. The union said on Twitter the extension came after a vote by player representatives. “Every vote matters and we encourage all players to review the materials sent via email in order to make an informed decision,” the union wrote. 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EURZVH�MREV�‡�SRVW�\RXU�UHVXPH�‡�JHW�DGYLFH jobmatchohio.com �SPORTS/WEATHER Daily Sentinel NASCAR off to fast start By Jenna Fryer new rules package introduced last season ruined the racing at short tracks and the snoozefest at Phoenix A busy first month for last year forced the issue for NASCAR came to a close with a three-race West Coast NASCAR. With a new venue set to swing marked by both a host the championship race, surprise appearance from injured driver Ryan Newman NASCAR could not afford a lackluster affair. The series and a successful preview of reduced the size of the rear the rules package that will decide this year’s Cup Series spoiler, Goodyear worked on an improved tire and the champion. traction compound typically Attention has been fixed on the sport since Newman’s applied to racing surfaces was altered. It made for a far terrifying accident on the final lap of the Daytona 500 more entertaining race won by Joey Logano, who rallied last month raised questions about the safety of the sport after falling to 18th on a and the sanity of its competi- botched pit stop. “I think everyone in this tors. whole facility took a sigh of What initially appeared relief,” said Logano. “Even if to be NASCAR’s first fatalwe didn’t win I would have ity in a Cup race since Dale said that was a pretty cool Earnhardt was killed in the race.” 2001 Daytona 500 instead Logano won for the secwas what Newman called “a ond time in four races as miracle.” He walked out of he benefits from a major a Florida hospital less than 48 hours later and made the offseason shuffle at Team trek to Phoenix last weekend Penske. All three Penske to support his Roush Fenway drivers swapped crew chiefs and Logano got Paul Wolfe, Racing team. who won a championship Newman’s crash brought with Brad Keselowski. The new eyes to the series and presented an opportunity to pairing already has two Cup kick-start the story lines that wins, a guaranteed spot in the playoffs and a victory in will follow NASCAR into a Daytona qualifying race. November. Most important Ryan Blaney also seemed was the action Sunday at to do quite well in the swap. Phoenix Raceway, which He had the opportunity to will host the championship win the first three races of finale for the first time. A Associated Press the season, including finishing second to Denny Hamlin in the second-closest finish in Daytona 500 history. It was contact from Blaney that triggered Newman’s crash but both have bounced back, and Blaney went to Phoenix as the Cup Series points leader. He became the first driver on a long list of free agents to take his name off the market, signing an extension to remain with Penske another three years. Keselowski has not seen the same benefits from the Penske shakeup. His best chance at a victory came Sunday at Phoenix when he didn’t pit to take a late lead, but his worn tires didn’t hold up and he had to give up track position for a stop before overtime. He wound up 11th after leading 82 laps. NASCAR’s 2012 champion is a free agent who has not started serious contract talks with Penske; a changing market rate and his own performance will dictate what kind of deal he ends up with. Hendrick Motorsports will have at least one opening at the end of the year when Jimmie Johnson calls it quits on full-time NASCAR racing and Keselowski may test the market for a shot at the No. 48 Chevrolet with his former team. But Hendrick got some breathing room MLB: No plans to alter schedule because of virus two races ago when Alex Bowman, another free agent, won at California to prove he wants to keep his seat. If Rick Hendrick can get a deal done with Bowman and limit his job openings to the No. 48, he may not need to spend the money on a veteran such as Keselowski. Hendrick is also aided by an apparent improvement in the Camaro the Chevrolet teams are driving this season. Rolled out in 2018, the car simply wasn’t competitive and Chevy has failed to put a driver in the final four championship round the last two years. Bowman got Chevrolet a victory in just the third race of the season (it took 10 races last season) and showed the Camaro modifications have given the Chevy teams a chance to compete. It’s most evident for Johnson, the seven-time champion who had back-to-back top-seven finishes out West. His fifth-place finish at Las Vegas was his first top-five since Daytona last July. It is not clear is if there is a drop-off at Joe Gibbs Racing or others have simply closed the gap. Gibbs drivers won a record 19 of 36 races last season and the championship, but Hamlin’s victory at Daytona is the only win so far for the Toyota group. NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball says it doesn’t plan to alter its schedule because of the coronavirus outbreak. “While MLB recognizes the fluidity of this rapidly evolving situation, our current intention is to play spring training and regular season games as scheduled,” the league said in a statement. Commissioner Rob Manfred held a conference call with the 30 teams Monday to discuss the health crisis. All clubs are set to open the season March 26. Among the games are Texas at Seattle, the World Series champion Washington Nationals at the New York Mets and San Francisco visiting Dodger Stadium. The Seattle area has been hit hard by the virus outbreak. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said there hasn’t been any discussion with MLB or the Mariners about swapping home dates for that opening series, but said Texas’ new ballpark would be ready if it came to that. Spring training games are continuing in Florida and Arizona. There are exhibitions set for later this month in Montreal, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and Sacramento, California, among other sites. “The health and safety of everyone in our communities is of the utmost importance to us. We have been engaging on an ongoing basis with a wide range of public health experts, infectious disease specialists, and governmental agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to obtain the latest information,” MLB said. MLB joined with the NBA, NHL and Major League Soccer on Monday in temporarily banning all nonessential personnel from locker rooms. In Tokyo, Japanese officials postponed the start of the 12-team professional baseball league season on Monday because of the spread of the virus. The season was to begin on March 20. Preseason games had been played without fans because of the virus. Japanese baseball officials said they were unsure when the season might start, but mentioned some time in April. Browns release veteran LB Christian Kirksey CLEVELAND (AP) — Christian Kirksey’s value to the Browns — on and off the field — didn’t equal what they would have to pay the veteran linebacker. Cleveland released Kirksey on Tuesday after failing to restructure his contract. The 27-year-old Kirksey, a team leader and one of the Browns’ most enthusiastic players, was due to make $7.75 million in base salary this season and $8.25 million in 2021. His release will save the Browns roughly $7 million in salary-cap space as the team prepares for NFL free agency next week. A third-round draft pick TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 53° 55° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Tue. AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. Precipitation 64°/54° 54°/34° 80° in 2009 8° in 1996 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Tue. 0.08 Month to date/normal 0.71/1.22 Year to date/normal 8.91/7.37 Snowfall (in inches) POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High SUN & MOON Primary: cladosporium Today 7:46 a.m. 7:32 p.m. 10:09 p.m. 9:14 a.m. Low Thu. 7:44 a.m. 7:33 p.m. 11:22 p.m. 9:47 a.m. MOON PHASES Last New Mar 16 Mar 24 First Apr 1 Full Apr 7 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Major Today 1:43a Thu. 2:42a Fri. 3:42a Sat. 4:41a Sun. 5:40a Mon. 6:36a Tue. 7:29a Minor 7:56a 8:55a 9:55a 10:55a 11:54a 12:21a 1:16a Major 2:10p 3:08p 4:09p 5:09p 6:08p 7:04p 7:56p Minor 8:23p 9:22p 10:22p 11:22p ---12:50p 1:43p WEATHER HISTORY As of March 11, 1911, Tamarack, Calif., had the greatest snow depth ever observed in the United States -- 471 inches. Moderate High Lucasville 60/44 Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Tue. 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Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Waverly 57/43 Pollen: 186 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Tue. 0.0 Month to date/normal Trace/1.5 Season to date/normal 5.2/20.6 Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset FRIDAY Mild with periods of rain 2 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme (in inches) THURSDAY A passing shower this afternoon. Mostly cloudy tonight. High 60° / Low 44° ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM 66° 55° 45° nine games in 2018 because of a hamstring injury, and he was placed on injured reserve after Week 2 last season because of a torn pectoral muscle sustained while trying to make a tackle against the New York Jets. Rookie Mack Wilson moved into Kirksey’s spot for 14 games. in 2014 from Iowa, Kirksey made 54 starts with Cleveland and appeared in 73 games. However, he couldn’t stay healthy the past two seasons as he was limited to just nine games after not missing any time in his first four seasons as a pro. Kirksey played in only Charleston 62/43 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 35/26 Montreal 35/25 Billings 57/28 Minneapolis 49/37 Toronto 40/29 Detroit 48/36 Chicago 53/43 Denver 66/39 New York 56/43 Washington 59/46 Kansas City 67/46 Today Thu. Hi/Lo/W 65/45/sh 15/-2/s 71/57/c 53/42/pc 56/41/pc 57/28/pc 62/31/s 53/38/pc 62/43/c 72/49/c 59/33/s 53/43/c 60/45/c 50/40/c 54/44/c 83/66/c 66/39/pc 59/44/s 48/36/c 82/67/sh 81/63/c 58/45/c 67/46/s 66/55/pc 69/59/r 69/53/pc 64/49/c 81/67/c 49/37/pc 68/54/t 80/64/c 56/43/pc 73/59/c 84/60/s 59/42/pc 72/60/r 51/40/pc 49/32/pc 71/49/c 62/46/pc 66/49/pc 61/41/c 65/48/c 51/39/pc 59/46/pc Hi/Lo/W 67/45/c 15/3/s 72/60/c 53/47/c 61/50/c 42/26/pc 54/31/pc 50/41/pc 68/55/r 71/59/sh 44/24/pc 64/35/sh 64/41/r 60/46/pc 62/42/sh 86/62/t 54/30/pc 56/31/c 57/37/c 80/68/r 83/65/c 64/38/r 67/34/pc 71/55/sh 74/54/t 70/56/sh 68/47/r 83/70/s 46/28/pc 72/53/r 81/65/c 52/48/pc 77/47/pc 85/60/pc 60/49/pc 76/56/r 61/51/sh 46/38/pc 72/60/sh 66/56/c 71/40/r 58/35/s 67/49/s 50/37/c 63/55/c EXTREMES TUESDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 71/57 High Low El Paso 74/55 Chihuahua 80/57 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC 83° in Beaumont, TX 3° in Flag Island, MN Global Houston 81/63 Monterrey 88/62 High Low Miami 81/67 110° in Kaolack, Senegal -55° in Eureka, Canada Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. 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