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Vol. 126, Number 75 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 50 cents daily 2 lawsuits filed over runoff from reclaimed mines HUNTINGTON, W.Va. Pocahontas Land Corp. former Southeast Ridge new strategy from the en- myth that they no lon- for Hernshaw Partners, (AP) — Environmental- and Hernshaw Partners Mine and a former Chafin vironmental community, ger threaten the environ- based in Gilbert. ists are going after the LLC in U.S. District Court Branch Coal Co. site. The which has long sued coal ment when they’re done The complaints ask a owners of two more for- in Huntington Wednesday lawsuits say state and companies over pollution producing coal. judge to stop the unpermit- mer mountaintop remov- over alleged violations of federal regulators are do- but rarely sued after their Pocahontas Land Corp. ted discharges and to fine al mines in West Virginia, the Clean Water Act. ing nothing to end water operations are reclaimed of Bluefield is a subsidiary the defendants $37,500 hoping to hold them re- The groups filed simi- pollution from old surface per day for each violation. of Virginia-based Norfolk sponsible for water pollu- lar complaints over three mines after they’ve been and released from bonding They also demand moni- tion from the sites. other reclaimed mines cleaned up, graded and and permit requirements Southern Corp., which has toring and sampling pro- The Ohio Valley Envi- last month. replanted with vegeta- The groups say they’re said it won’t comment on grams to gauge the dam- ronmental Coalition, West The new complaints tion, so the landowners trying to focus attention pending litigation. age that’s been done, and Virginia Highlands Conser- focus on two Mingo must be held accountable. on the “full life cycle” Directory assistance restoration programs once vancy and Sierra Club sued County operations, the The litigation signals a of mines to dispel the had no listing Wednesday that’s been determined. Community assessment report released
Debbie Rolen StaffW riter
PRIDE Community Services conducted a community needs assessment in order to determine causes of poverty in Logan County and mobilize resources in a plan to meet community needs. The results of the community needs assessment are now being released. In November 2012, PRIDE enlisted the assistance of Kingery and Company, LLC, to determine causes of pov- erty in Logan County and mobilize resources in a plan to meet community needs. The results of the community needs assessment are now being released. The project included surveying residents, interview- ing community stakeholders, conducting secondary data research, facilitating an analysis retreat to prioritize the issues, and providing a summary report with key findings and recommendations. Photo courtesy of the Governor’s Office PRIDE engaged members of the community in the Banners hang at the State Capitol for West Virginia’s 150th Birthday Celebration. needs assessment process. This took place in the forma- tion of a Needs Assessment Steering Committee com- prised of internal PRIDE staff and external community stakeholders. External stakeholders included representa- West Virginia celebrates 150 years See REPORT | A5 Martha Sparks Society Editor Gares facing drug, CHARLESTON — West Virgin- ia reached its 150th year of state- hood today and marking the event will be celebrations all across the animal cruelty charges state. The largest celebration, span- Debbie Rolen ning four days, will be held in Staff Writer Charleston and will begin with a Sesquicentennial Ceremony on West Virginia State Police officers received an anon- the south steps of the State Capi- ymous tip about Ira Scott Gares, of Holden, growing tol. The Ceremony will include marijuana in his house and yard. the dedication of a new United Officers arrived on scene and one of the residents of States Postal Service stamp com- the house advised them marijuana plants were growing memorating West Virginia’s 150th in the back yard. Officers found three pots containing birthday. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, Sen. marijuana plants and another rectangular pot contain- ing additional plants. Joe Manchin, Thomas J. Marshall Photo Courtesy of www.laurenlovephotography.com After obtaining a search warrant, five additional of United States Postal Service, Sara Lane puts the finishing touches on the 150th birthday cake. plants were found inside the house. and members of the West Virginia According to the criminal complaint filed in the Mag- Sesquicentennial Commission will istrate Court of Logan County, a total of 86 marijuana join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for this will join all of us together as we the Great Hall. commemorate the state’s birthday “This is a big birthday for the plants in the yard and house. tribute to West Virginia. Officers also contacted the county dog catcher Jerry A statewide bell ringing will and officially kick-off this historic State of West Virginia, so we’re celebration.” having a cake that fits the occa- Browning after finding 27 dogs living in poor condi- begin at 1:50 p.m., today to coin- tions. Browning removed 14 dogs from the residence Bells should be rung 35 times sion,” said Governor Tomblin. cide with a bell ringing at the State due to health conditions. Capitol during the Sesquicentenni- to signify West Virginia’s status as “Joanne and I are looking forward our nation’s 35th state. Gares was charged with 86 counts of cultivation of al Ceremony. Tomblin has invited to enjoying it with West Virginians marijuana and 14 counts of animal cruelty. Magistrate Following the bell-ringing, Tom- schools, churches, and individuals from all corners of the state. Come Jeff Lane noted probable cause for one count of cultiva- blin will cut a giant birthday cake across the state to participate in a hungry!” tion of marijuana and set bond for Gares at $75,000. bell ringing in honor of West Vir- in the Great Hall of the Culture The structure underlying the • The Logan County Sheriff’s Department answered ginia’s 150th birthday. Center. Capitol replica was built by a fa- a 911 call to the Stollings Speedway regarding a physi- “This bell ringing provides our The main cake, a detailed rep- ther-and-son team of Culture Cen- cal altercation. citizens with an opportunity to lica of the State Capitol building, ter employees, David and Darren The deputy responded and found Steven Daniels, collectively celebrate and reflect is 8 feet long, more than 3 feet Husband. The detailed icing and Laetitia Greenlee and Brittney Richardson met to ex- on West Virginia’s 150th birth- tall, and decorated with nearly baking was done by Sara Lane of change their children. day,” Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said. 900 pounds of fondant icing. Over Cross Lanes. While the exchange was being made, the three adults “Although, we may be located in 15,000 pieces of birthday cake will got into a verbal argument that escalated into a physi- different regions of the state, this be served Thursday-Saturday in See BIRTHDAY | A5 cal altercation. See CHARGES | A5 Wolfe Law Offices sponsors Oz performance Staff Report The Wizard of Oz is spon- permanent part of Logan our sponsors so much. a family friendly environ- citizens of this communi- sored by Steven Wolfe of County. The first produc- Without them, we would ment,” Wolfe said. ty,” Wolfe said. CHIEF LOGAN STATE Wolfe Law Offices, PLLC. tion was actually put on not be able to what we do.” Wolfe grew up in the To contact Wolfe Law PARK — The summer sea- “I am proud to be able to in 1953, and then later Wolfe understands how hills of Logan County near Offices please visit www. son is underway for The underwrite tonight’s per- revived for the Centennial important The Aracoma Man. He graduated from wolfelawwv.com or call Aracoma Story, Inc. The formance, and love know- Celebration of 1976. From Story and its productions Man High School, earned 304-654-1382. Wizard of Oz opened up ing that my contribution that time, the people of are to the area. his bachelor’s degree from The Aracoma Story, Tuesday with Dorothy tak- helps continue the tradi- this company have worked “I think the Aracoma Marshall University, and Inc.’s production of the ing the crowd “Over the tion of bringing quality en- continually to improve our Story Inc. is a staple in our then went on to West Vir- Wizard of Oz will run June Rainbow” and on a gran- tertainment to our area,” productions. We now also community. The play, The ginia University to receive 18-22, then June 25-29, diose journey to meet the Steven Wolfe said. produce a musical every Aracoma Story, is such a his Doctorate of Jurispru- and July 2-7. Show time is Wizard with her friends, Bringing quality theatre summer, often bringing in huge part of our county’s dence. Wolfe Law Offices 8:30 p.m. at the Liz Spur- the Scarecrow, the Tin to the people of Southern talent from as far as New identity — it’s a wonderful PLLC provides legal rep- lock Amphitheater in Chief Man, and the loveable West Virginia has been the York City to direct the story and an annual event resentation in numerous Logan State Park. Tickets Cowardly Lion. A big part mission of The Aracoma show and build the sets,” that allows our commu- areas including, Personal can be purchased at the of the show’s successful Story Inc. for more than 30 President Jim Frye said. nity to come together and Injury, Criminal Defense, gate. For advance ticket run is due to the support years. “But these lavish produc- celebrate our history. And Wrongful Death, Wills, and purchases or for more of local businesses spon- “We have come so far tions would not be pos- with the musical, it’s nice Deeds. information call The Ara- soring a night of the show. since 1976, when The sible without the aid of to have be able to come “We are committed to coma Story Inc. office at Thursday’s performance of Aracoma Story became a sponsors. We appreciate out and enjoy the Arts in helping our area and the 304-752-0253. A2
Page A2 — The Logan Banner, Thursday, June 20, 2013 Obituaries
21, at Evans Funeral Home Stonington, Conn.; sister, her memories include four family and friends. and Cremation Services Shirley Wright of Warner sons, Ricky (Viola) Rain- Friends may gather with Roger Dingess, minis- Robins, Ga.; brother-in- water, Leonard (Rebecca) with the family from 6-9 ter, and Rev. Johnny Meade law, Jerry Merritt of Gro- Rainwater, Randy Rain- p.m. Friday, June 21, at officiating. Burial will fol- ton, Conn.; and longtime water, and Dow (Melissa) the Mounts Funeral Home low in the Lilly Cemetery friend and caregiver, Eric Rainwater; daughter, Su- Chapel. at Saw Mill Creek Road at Lundberg of Ledyard. san (Rob) Davis, six broth- Condolences may be left Chapmanville. Graveside services will ers, Danny Williams, Les- at www.mountsfuneral- ter (Jeanie) Williams, Earl Visitation will be from be held at 2 p.m. Friday, home.com (Brenda) Williams, Virgil Mounts Funeral Home June 21, at Highland Mem- 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the (Mary) Williams, Curlie of Gilbert is in charge of funeral home. ory Gardens at Godby. (Patricia) Williams and arrangements. Evans Funeral Home The Dinoto Funeral Freeman (Pat) Williams; and Cremation Services at Home of Mystic, Conn., five half-brothers, Rodney Elkins Chapmanville is in charge has assisted the family. (Teresa) Williams, Ed Jr. HURRICANE, W.Va. Kermit Baisden of arrangements. Information supplied by William Gollihue (Melissa) Williams, Steve — Kelly Dean Elkins of CHAPMANVILLE, family. KISTLER, W.Va. — Wil- (Maureen) Wilson, Larry Hurricane, formerly of W.Va. — Mr. Kermit liam Joseph “Doty” Golli- (Sherri) Wilson and Roger Logan, passed away June “Nouger” Baisden, 61, of hue, 77, of Kistler, joined Wilson; six sisters, Ar- 17, 2013. Services will be Chapmanville, was born his loving wife in Heaven lene (Virgil) Knipp, Kathy conducted at 2 p.m. Satur- July 7, 1951, at Chapman- Sunday, June 16, 2013, (Steven) Trimble, Bren- day, June 22, at Hurricane ville, a son of the late Otta from the home of his son da (Gary) Griffin, Pearl Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s at Naugatuck after a long Mae Lilly and the step-son Bradley, Linda Hager and Witnesses. Allen Funeral illness. Lucille Williams; five half- Home of Hurricane in of the late Kermie Lilly. He Born April 11, 1936, at departed this life Monday, sisters, Joyce (Bobby) Rol- charge of arrangements. Willard, Ky., he was a son lyson, Jewell (John) Short, June 17, 2013, at his resi- of the late Peter and Mabel dence. Peggy (Donnie) Woolum, Gunnells Jacobs Gollihue. Also pre- HANOVER, W.Va. — Nouger was disabled, Rose (Michael) Keith and ceding him in death was Stella (Eddie) Hager; 14 Okie Gunnells, 76, of Ha- served as president of the his wife of 35 years, Betty grandchildren, and two nover, died Tuesday, June Resident Association of Jean Gibson Gollihue; two great-grandchildren. 18, 2013. Arrangements the Chapmanville Towers brothers, James and Pete Our family would like are incomplete. Collins Fu- for one year, and lived life John Browning Gollihue, and one sister, neral Home of Switzer is in Shirley Gibson to give a special thank-you to the fullest. He enjoyed LEDYARD, Conn. — Margie Biddler. to our friends Brenda and charge of arrangements. STAFFORD, Va. — Shir- Doty was a retired cooking, politics, and John Sidney Browning of Stephanie Baisden. UMWA coal miner and spending time with his Ledyard, Conn., passed ley Rose Gibson, 72, of Services will be held McNeely attended Kistler Freewill grandchildren. He was a away April 24, 2013. Stafford, Va., formerly of 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, RIDGEVIEW, W.Va. — Baptist Church. He en- Whitman, was born April at Collins Funeral Home Marcella McNeely, 68, of loyal and dedicated friend Born December 4 1941, joyed watching Braves 13, 1941, a daughter of Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Ridgeview, wife of Loral to many. he was a son of the late baseball and Westerns. Mary Johnson of Whitman Mitchell officiating. Burial Pete McNeely, died Tues- Also preceding him in John H. and Sally Brown- Doty loved to spend time and the late Jesse Johnson. will follow at Forest Lawn day, June 18, 2013. Ser- death were his grandpar- ing of Crooked Creek. He with his family, especially She departed this life Mon- Cemetery at Pecks Mill. vices will be held at 2 p.m. ents, Homer and Elizabeth was married to the late his grandchildren. He will day, June 17, 2013, at Mar- The family will serve as Saturday, June 22, at Morn- Rhodes, and one son, Ja- Gail Merritt Browning be missed by all who knew ian Manor. pallbearers. ing Star House of Prayer at mie Baisden. for 18 wonderful years. and loved him. Also preceding her in Visitation will be from Ridgeview. Burial will fol- Survivors include his Those left to cherish Also preceding him in death was a son, Larry 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the low at the Estep Cemetery special companion of the his memory include his death were three brothers, Gibson. funeral home. at Ridgeview. Visitation last 37 years, Jill Mullins; Tommy Browning, Buster four children, Betty Jean will be from noon-2 p.m. Additional survivors (Doc) Harrison of Macon, Condolences may be left children, Mike (Beth) Browning, and Everett include her husband, Rus- at http://www.collinsfuner- Saturday at the church. Baisden of Chapmanville, Browning, all of Crooked N.C., Jody Gollihue (Jo- Freeman Funeral Home of sell Gibson; sons, William sette Nash) of Nashville, alhomewv.com/ Shawn Baisden of Florida, Creek. Chapmanville is in charge Gibson and wife Janet of Tenn., Missy (Joe) Bailey Collins Funeral Home of and Cyndi (Carson) Akers, of arrangements. John worked as a mold Bridgeton, N.J., and Jason of San Clemente, Calif., Switzer is in charge of ar- Kermit “Zack” Baisden and maker for Wyman Gordon Gibson of Fredericksburg, and Rev. Robbie (Stacy) rangements. Ray Collins, all of Julian; for 33 years before his re- Mullins Va.; grandchildren, Joseph, Gollihue of Naugatuck; CHAPMANVILLE, step-son, Andy (Dawn) tirement in 2006. Nicholas and Rachael, all two brothers, Harry (Pau- Dingess of Chapmanville; He loved playing his W.Va. — Mr. Paul Mul- of Bridgeton, and brother, line) Gollihue of New Jer- lins, 83, of Chapmanville, siblings, Elizabeth (Larry) guitar and attending blue- Mack Johnson of Madison. sey and DJ (Donna Gail) widower of Betty Lauraine Felts and James “Bo” (Hel- grass festivals with his Graveside services will of Kentucky; four sisters, Mullins, died Wednesday, en) Lilly; grandchildren, many friends. He was also be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Mary Lou Wingler and June 19, 2013. Graveside Jamie, Gavin and Dylan an avid fan of NASCAR June 21, at Regester Cha- Teenie (Larry) Browning, services and burial will be Baisden, Taylor and Dal- racing, the Boston Red pel United Methodist both of West Virginia, and held at 11 a.m. Saturday, ton Baisden, Kayden and Sox; UCONN Women’s Church Cemetery. Geraldine (Richard) Smith June 22, at Forest Lawn Ethan Ball, Devin Baisden basketball, and the Con- Condolences may be left and Joann (Paul) Knierm, Cemetery at Pecks Mill. both of Ohio; seven grand- and Shawn Baisden, and necticut Sun. at www.covenantfuner- Evans Funeral Home and step-grandchildren, Alyx children, Brittany Gollihue Cremation Services at Survivors include a alservice.com of West Virginia, Eliza- and Emma Bush. daughter, Sally Jo Brown- Information supplied by Chapmanville is in charge beth (Brandon) Raines of of arrangements. Services will be conduct- ing of Newport, R.I.; step- her brother, Mack John- North Carolina, Cole Bai- ed at 2 p.m. Friday, June daughter, Lynn Merritt of son. ley of California, Adrianna Meade Gollihue of Tennessee, and Mary Ward GILBERT, W.Va. — LOGAN, W.Va. — Mal- Isaac, Joseph and Jacob colm Ray Meade, 49, of Gollihue of Naugatuck; Mary Lovita Ward, 80, of Gilbert, departed this life Logan, husband of Tammy PLEASE TAKE NOTICE three great-grandchildren, Sue Meade, died Monday, Brayden Chambers of Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at The below named plaintiffs with last names starting with A through K, a her residence. June 17, 2013. Services West Virginia, and Aubrie will be held at 1 p.m. Fri- meeting will be held at Giovanni’s in Chapmanville on Saturday, June 22, and Skyler Raines of North Born March 22, 1933, at Glen Alum, she was a day, June 21, at Freeman 2013, at 12:00 o’clock noon and Plaintiffs whose last names start with L Carolina; many nieces and Funeral Home. Burial will daughter of the late Homer nephews, and a host of follow at Vance Family through W, a meeting will be held at Giovanni’s in Chapmanville on Sat- other relative and friends. and Ina Carter Smith. Also urday, June 29, 2013, at 12:00 o’clock noon to discuss the civil action Cemetery at Dingess. Visi- Services will be held at preceding her in death was tation will be from 11 a.m.- lawsuit refered to below. There will be plenty of food and refreshments 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, her loving husband, Ce- 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral provided. If you are a party to this civil action and will be unable to attend at Kistler Freewill Baptist cil Ward; three brothers, home. Freeman Funeral Church with Rev. Robbie Jim, Thomas and Don- either of the meetings, please contact the Law Offi ce of Attorney Mark Home of Chapmanville is Gollihue and Jody Golli- nie Smith; a great-grand- in charge of arrangements. Hobbs. hue officiating. Burial will daughter, Kayleigh Cline; a follow in Highland Memo- brother-in-law, Sam Desan- Sollars IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN ry Gardens at Godby. tos, and two sisters-in-law, BRUNO, W.Va. — Mr. Visitation will be from DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA Wanda Smith and Imogene James Marion Sollars, 90, 6-9 p.m. Thursday and one of Bruno, widower of Lois hour prior to services Fri- Smith. AT CHARLESTON Mary was a loving wife, Jean Lester Sollars, died day at the church. Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Pallbearers will be fam- wonderful mother, grand- WILLIAM ABBOTT, BRENDA ADKINS, DEBRA ADKINS, DREMA AD- mother, great-grandmoth- Services will be held at ily and friends. 6 p.m. Monday, June 24, KINS, GERALDINE ADKINS, HARRIET ADKINS, JIMMY ADKINS, LINDA Condolences may be left er, sister, aunt and friend. ADKINS, PURLEIGH ADKINS, LARRY ALBRIGHT, HARRY ALBRIGHT, She was a graduate of at Gilbert Presbyterian at www.krantzmcneelyfu- Church. Inurnment will MARLA ATKINS, CAREN BAILEY, GERLADINE BAILEY, WILBURN neralhome.com Gilbert High School and a retired Postmaster for Gil- be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Arrangements have been Forest Lawn Cemetery BAILEY, RONALD BERRY, ENOS BLANKENSHIP, ANISE BREWER, bert. Mary enjoyed spend- entrusted to the care of the Mausoleum at Pecks Mill. BERTHA BRINEGAR, TOMMY BROWNING, POLLY BUTCHER, LES- ing time with her wonder- Krantz-McNeely Funeral Evans Funeral Home and LIE COCHRAN, ANGELA COOK, IMOGENE CRUM, GENE DAUGH- Home at Man. ful family and friends and Cremation Services of ERTY, II, BILLY DEAN, TOMMY DEAN, JANE DENT, NEVADA DILLON, will be greatly missed by Chapmanville is in charge all who knew and loved of arrangements. PATRICIA DILLON, DORMA DYE, TODD DYE, REBECCA FARMER, her. CLARISSA FEKETE, MANUEL FEKETE, SARE FITCH, TONY GAMBILL, Those remaining to love Simms ARVEL GARTIN, TAMMY GIBSON, LISA RAINWATER GLAVARIS, and cherish her memory MAN, W.Va. — Emma MELANIE HESS, JIM HUTCHINSON, REGENIA JEFFREY, LISA JONES, and to mourn her passing Lou Simms, 39, of Man, include her daughter, Ina daughter of Helen Lor- DANNY KEYSER, KATHY KEYSER, FERN KINCAID, SHONDA KINSER, Lynne Ward (Keith) Clay raine Gibson Simms and ROBERT KUENZEL, FLORA LAFFERTY, ROSEMARY LAMB, NELLIE of Alto, Ga.; son, Michael the late Luther Jackson LESTER, TINA MAHON, VIRGINIA MARRS, JOHN MAY, JENNIFER MC- (Mitzie) Ward of Logan; Simms, died Friday, June five grandchildren, John 15. 2013. Services will be CALLISTER, MARY MCDONALD, DEBBIE, MENDEZ, CLEVE MULLINS, (Stacey) Ward of Jack- held at 1 p.m. Thursday, BESSIE OSBORNE, MAGDALENE OSBORNE, MARY OSBORNE, sonville, N.C., Mary Fran- June 20, at Bruno Church BILL PERRY, JENNIFER PERRY, ANGELA POPE, RALPH PREECE, nie (Johnny) Gilliam of of God. Burial will be in Gainesville, Ga., Shasta the Hatfield Cemetery at VIRGINIA QUILLIN, PHILLIP ROBINSON, ONA SHERWOOD, SEIGLE Hampden. Visitation will Birdie Rainwater Ward of Keymore, Wash., be from 6-9 p.m. Wednes- SPENCER, PAULETTA STANLEY, OMA STONE, SHARON SZUCS, IR- YUMA, W.Va. — Birdie Celia Ward of Lenore and day at the church. Mounts VIN THOMAS, DONNA TOLER, CLABE SHEPPARD, GOLDIE SHEP- Jewell Rainwater, 69, of Anthony Ward of Logan; Funeral Home of Gilbert is Yuma Camp, departed six great-grandchildren, PARD, JOE SMITH, JONATHAN SWORD, HELENA TOMBLIN, EDNA in charge of arrangements. this life Tuesday, June 18, Claudia Blasiol, Stone TRENT, GENEVA WALLACE, PATRICIA WALLS, ERIN WALTERS, 2013, at her residence. Blasiol, Damien Blasiol, Today’s services… ROGERS WATTS, CARTER WOLFORD and DREWEY WOLFORD, Born March 15, 1944, Gracie Cline, Gabriella Dingess, Billy E. — 11 at Sand Creek in Lincoln and all other persons similarly situated who are citizens of the various 55 Gilliam and Mary Jane a.m. today at Chapman County, she was a daugh- Johnson; three brothers, Memorial Freewill Bap- counties in the State of West Virginia. ter of the late Edward and David Smith of Newbury, tist Church with Joseph Stella Rakes Williams. Also Md, Paul (Sandy) Smith Triplett officiating. Burial Plaintiffs, preceding her in death of Newkent, Va., and Rob- will follow at Forest Lawn were her grandparents; ert (Faye) Smith of Katy, Cemetery at Pecks Mill. vs: spouse; four brothers: Ar- Dingess, 81, of Harts, died thur, Clifford, Wilbur and Texas; three sisters, Joyce Sunday, June 16, 2013. Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-00243 Ervin Williams; one half- Desantos of Richmond, Va., Judy (Bennie) Ellis Freeman Funeral Home of AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER, INC., a foreign brother, David Wilson, and one-half-sister, Barbara of Wharncliffe and Cherie Chapmanville is in charge corporation, d/b/a APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, a utility O’Neil. (Gerald) Hannah of Blue- of arrangements. field; son-in-law, Rusty ——— unit of AEP or APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, a foreign corporation, Birdie was a homemaker Condolences can be posted on the and was a member of the Gibson of Dahlonega, Ga.; Comments section, located at the Defendants. Church of Christ. many nieces and nephews bottom of each online obituary list- 60427816 Those left to cherish and a host of other dear ing at www.loganbanner.com A3
The Logan Banner, Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page A3 Mingo County awarded $2.5M for water project CHARLESTON (AP) — to about 250 households. a $991,000 grant for the booster station. partment of Agriculture Rural jority of residents in the project The federal government is pro- The Mingo County Public Ben Creek Phase I project. U.S. Senators Jay Rock- Development on Tuesday. area. Septic systems that have viding more than $2 million to Service District has been About 11 miles of waterline efeller and Joe Manchin and The lawmakers say wells, malfunctioned or were poorly Mingo County to extend wa- awarded a one-and-a-half will be built, along with a Rep. Nick Rahall announced springs and cisterns are the built have contaminated many ter service and fire protection million-dollar loan and water storage tank and a the funding from the U.S. De- only sources of water for a ma- of these water sources. Billionaire’s coal struggles irking biz owners
Dylan Lovan keep people working,” Justice said. equipment and employs five people, Southern to air ‘West The Associated Press “We’re one of the few (companies) said the debts prevented him from that are even still working, trying to replenishing his inventory, harming West Virginia billionaire Jim employ people and pay taxes.” future sales. He said his attorney is Virginia — A film history’ Justice made his fortune in coal Coal production in central Appa- in the process of filing a lawsuit. and agriculture, and he is revered lachia where Justice operates doz- “When you do business with a bil- Martha Sparks in his home state as the man who ens of mines is expected to tumble lionaire, you think you are going to Society Editor rescued the historic Greenbrier re- from 235 million tons mined in 2008 get paid,” said Lee Kersey, owner of sort from bankruptcy. to about 139 million tons by 2015, a M&D Electrical Supply in Hazard. In celebration of the sesquicentennial birthday of Worth an estimated $1.7 billion, decline of more than 40 percent, ac- Kersey said Justice’s companies owe West Virginia, Southern West Virginia Community Justice is a prominent member of cording to government numbers. him about $240,000 for work dating and Technical College’s Channel 17 will air “West the tiny West Virginia community of The hard times have led to slug- back to January 2012, but he has not Lewisburg, keeping a modest home gish business in Harlan and nearby filed a suit. Kersey, who has about Virginia – A film History” in its entirety (6 and one- and finding time to coach basketball counties, where Justice is being eight employees, said he received a half hours) today, West Virginia’s birthday, begin- at the local high school. sued by electric, repair and mainte- check for $28,000 in February. ning at 1:30 p.m. He ranks No. 292 on a list of nance companies that specialize in Timothy Bates, a lawyer in Hind- This film is an unforgettable story of America’s wealthiest Americans by Forbes mine work. man, Ky., sued Justice subsidiary Mountain State and narrated by Richard Thomas. magazine, which estimates that his An Associated Press review of Kentucky Fuel Corporation last year The film begins with the native people, early explo- personal wealth has grown by $500 court records found that since the for about $16,000. His client, who ration and the struggle for the land. million in the last year. beginning of 2012, there have been did some excavating work, received The documentary continues by chronicling the But his coal operations in Appala- at least five lawsuits — one in fed- payment after the suit was filed. frontier era, settlement, the Civil War and state- chia are struggling as business own- eral court — that seek unpaid bills in Referring to the other lawsuits, hood, railroads, immigration and industrialization, ers have filed at least nine lawsuits the three Kentucky counties where Bates said: “There’s definitely a pat- then moves down through the 20th century. since late 2011 claiming they are not Justice has mining operations. Two tern, I’ll say that.” being paid for work at Justice mines. more actions in Tennessee fed- Justice said he isn’t deeply in- Still others say they are owed money eral court and two in Wise County, volved in the day-to-day operations but haven’t yet sued. Va., filed since August of 2011 also of his coal companies, and com- “There is some angry, angry sought unpaid bills or debts owed as plaints about debts have reached him people,” said Mark Miracle, the part of a contract. Four of those nine “on a limited basis.” But he said he owner of Dynatech Electronics legal claims, which in total exceed $1 can “absolutely promise” that out- Weather in Harlan, Ky. Miracle says he is million in alleged debts, have been standing debts will be paid. owed about $150,000 for electrical settled for undisclosed amounts. “Everybody should be really Today High: mid 80s | Low: lower 60s mining supplies provided to three Aside from those debt claims, a confident they’re going to get Justice mining companies more handful of other pending suits seek paid,” he said. Today than a year ago. “They owe a lot of to settle disputes over Justice’s ac- Justice offered a dire outlook on Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds people a lot of money.” quisition of mining lands in Ken- the future of coal, as demand in the around 5 mph. In an interview with The Associ- tucky and elsewhere. U.S. slumps and cheap natural gas Tonight ated Press, Justice acknowledged Miracle and other business owners entices electric utilities. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly his companies have some debts but in southeastern Kentucky said when “You’re in a time when the world clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around said they are emblematic of the coal they made efforts to collect what they economies are really struggling, our 5 mph. industry’s wider struggles. were owed by contacting the Justice economy is really struggling, utilities Friday “The coal business is terrible, it’s company’s home office in Roanoke, are converting to natural gas, and Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thun- just terrible and we’re doing every- Va., they were repeatedly delayed. you may be witnessing the death of derstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. thing in our power to stay open and Miracle, who sells specialized mining the coal industry,” Justice said. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the morning…Be- coming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent. Friday night Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and What’s happening across the area thunderstorms in the evening then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. June 18-30 Animals From Euthanasia) call 304-946-8262. June 25-26 Chance of rain 20 percent. Tuesdays will have a Summer Bazaar HENLAWSON — Lo- Tuesday Saturday through Sunday night MAN — Buffalo Creek and Fundraiser at the gan County Genealogi- and Wednesday Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid Memorial Library Sum- Cora Volunteer Fire De- cal Society will have WEST LOGAN — The 60s. mer Reading Programs: partment from 10 a.m.-3 their June meeting and West Logan Water Com- Monday “Dig Into Reading” and p.m. Activities include annual picnic at Chief pany will be flushing fire Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunder- “Beneath the Surface,” Fun several vendors, games, Logan State Park, shel- hydrants and working on storms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance Building with Legos on 50/50 raffle and much ter 7 (last shelter before valves. All customers in of rain 30 percent. July 9, at 1 p.m.; all ages more. Proceeds to bene- approaching swimming West Logan, Peach Creek Monday night welcome, for information fit animal rescue efforts. pool area), beginning at and Crooked Creek will Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly call 304-583-7887. MALLORY — Twizted 11 a.m.. Any person in- have discoloration of wa- cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Intentions Car and Truck terested in genealogy is ter and are asked to take Tuesday June 20 Show will be held at the invited to attend. Bring a precautions. The WLWC Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thun- Thursday Man Central K-8, Mal- covered dish. apologizes for the inconve- derstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 CHAPMANVILLE — lory. All vehicle types are MARMET — Kanawha nience. The DBSA (Depression welcome and registration Valley Jamboree will fea- and Bipolar Support Alli- will be held from 9 a.m. ture the Pour House Band ance) Support group will - 2 p.m. The cost is $10 at 7 p.m. Tickets: adults meet at the Chapmanville for any size. Registration $8, children $3 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Community Center at 6 for games will be from TARIFF FORM 10 p.m. The group will meet 9 a.m. -1 p.m. The cost June 23-27 the third Thursday of each is $1 per game and each Sunday-Thursday NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE RATES month. game has its own award. MAN — Man Church of (Tariff Rule 19-A) There will be games, God will have Vacation Bi- BUFFALO CREEK PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT June 22 raffles and activities all ble School with the theme CASE NO. 13-0245-PWD-19A Saturday day. All proceeds will go “Kingdom Rock, Where HENLAWSON —Ethel, to help with expenses for Kids stand strong for Wanda, Dingess Run re- the families of 3-year-old God”. Sun. will be at Jus- On February 12, 2013, Buffalo Creek Public Service District (District) union will be held at 11 Gabe Lyall and 15-year- tin McCoy Park starting at fi led a Rule 19A application to increase its water rates and charges. a.m. at Chief Logan State old Skyler Miller, both 11 a.m. and Mon.-Thurs. Park, shelter 5. Bring a of whom have been di- will be from 6-8 p.m. at the Commission Staff has recommended a revenue increase of covered dish and dessert. agnosed with leukemia. church. All age groups in- $59,534 annually, or 13.95% over the revenue generated under the CORA — SAFE (Saving For more information, vited. District’s existing rates. Area churches host special services
June 17-21 the fellowship hall. Kristen Maynard at 11:25 Monday-Friday CHAPMANVILLE — a.m. Pastor Bobby Adams STIRRAT — Stirrat Shining Light United Community Church will Baptist Church will have June 24-27 have Vacation Bible School Fun Day with Space Walk Monday- Thursday from 7-9 p.m. inflatables. Pastor Rick MICCO — Hillcrest PEACH CREEK — Adkins Freewill Baptist Church Crooked Creek Church CAMPUS — The 2nd will have Vacation Bible of Christ will have a Veg- Annual Campus Church of School with the theme gie Tales Vacation Bible God Car Show will begin “Campfire Stories” at 6:30 School with the theme at 10 a.m. The event is co- p.m. nightly “The Priates Who Don’t sponsored by Road Angels Do Anything” from 6-8:20 Car Club of Gilbert with a June 24-28 p.m. Classes for chil- hot dog/bake sale plus arts Monday- Friday dren ages preschool-high and crafts and lots of other LOGAN — Nighbert school. attractions. Free admission Memorial United Method- CHAPMANVILLE — and open to the public. ist Church will have Vaca- Shining Light United Bap- MICCO — Hillcrest tion Bible School from The Commission will adopt rates and charges for the District which tist Church will have Vaca- Chapel, food pantry distri- 6-8:30 p.m. Bible study, de- votionals, crafts, activities are the same as, greater than or less than the Staff-recommended tion Bible School “Deep bution, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, rates and charges. Sea Adventure: Exploring open to anyone in need and refreshments. Pastor Tom Beckette the Depths of Jesus’ Love” MAN — Greenbranch Kickoff from 6-8 p.m. All Freewill Baptist Church Any person affected by this rate change has the right to protest or June 29 to be heard as to why the change should not be allowed, either wholly ages, adult classes. Pastor will feature Rev. Morris Saturday Rick Adkins Meade as speaker at 7 p.m. LOGAN — Nighbert or in part. Anyone desiring to protest the changed rates and charges Memorial United Method- must do so, in writing, within ten (10) days after the publication of this June 20-22 June 23 ist Church will have a free notice. All protests should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Thursday-Saturday Sunday Vacation Bible School and DAVIN — The Gilman MAN — Greenbranch Public Service Commission of West Virginia, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, Community Carnival-type West Virginia 25323. Bottom Freewill Baptist Freewill Baptist Church event from 1-3 p.m. on the Church will hold revival will feature Rev. Beau Bled- church parking lot with services at 7 p.m. nightly, soe as speaker at 2 p.m. games, prizes and food. To help the Commission determine the justifi cation for additional featuring speaker Rev. STOLLINGS — The Pastor Tom Beckette review and charges should not be approved. In addition, anyone desir- Lacy Cox Jr. Church of the Living God CHAPMANVILLE ing a hearing in this matter must demand a hearing in the letter of will have Lacy Cox speak- — Chapmanville United protest. If no substantial protest is received, the Commission may ap- June 22 ing at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Baptist Church will have Saturday Randall Shell VBS Kick Off at the Lo- prove the Staff-recommended rates without a hearing. STIRRAT — Stirrat CHAPMANVILLE — gan Bowling Alley at 1 Community Church will Chapmanville United Bap- p.m. More information BUFFALO CREEK PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT have a free community tist Church will have at call Tammy Swiney or Al- cookout from 7-9 p.m. at speaker Jerry Chapman ice Chirico. Pastor Bobby 6/20/13 their picnic shelter behind and special singing by Adams Page A4 — The Logan Banner, Thursday, June 20, 2013 Opinion
WhereWhere we stand Today in Public opinion for History Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 statewide growth days left in the year. Summer arrives at 10:04 p.m. Pacific time (Friday Planning. 1:04 a.m. Eastern time). It seems like a relatively simple term, but when it Today’s Highlight in comes right down to it, when we are talking about History: how it impacts the future and progress for our re- On June 20, 1863, gion and state, the importance of public input can’t West Virginia became — and mustn’t — be overlooked. Both Mount Hope and Beckley are currently in the the 35th state. process of developing comprehensive plans that will On this date: be used as the guiding tools for growth during the In 1782, Congress ap- next decade and beyond. proved the Great Seal of Statewide, a Blue Ribbon Panel appointed by Gov. the United States, fea- Earl Ray Tomblin, has done its preliminary work turing the emblem of the on a study of the highways system and its growing bald eagle. needs. Over the next several weeks at various loca- In 1893, a jury in New tions across the state, including Beckley, meetings Bedford, Mass., found will be held to garner public opinion. Lizzie Borden not guilty Now is the time for the citizenry to step out and let of the ax murders of her your voices be heard. This is the part of the process father and stepmother.. when meaningful thought and serious consideration In 1943, race-related can be given before final plans are pieced together. rioting erupted in De- People shouldn’t wait for the end result to start the troit; federal troops were conversation. sent in two days later to Too many times are plans made, discussed and quell the violence that changed … then afterward, the complaining begins. Why President Obama resulted in more than 30 Subscribing to that “nobody listens anyway” mental- deaths. ity can’t be an excuse or reason any more. In 1967, boxer Mu- The public needs to be informed, attend scheduled hammad Ali was con- meetings, ask questions and provide their views. became a snoop victed in Houston of That’s the way a truly comprehensive approach violating Selective Ser- can be developed and worked on together for the Before Barack Obama be- he said of the programs, “My vice laws by refusing to betterment of our region and state. came president, he reveled assessment and my team’s as- be drafted. (Ali’s convic- in the irresponsibility of his tion was ultimately over- — Distributed by The Associated Press sessment was that they help powerlessness. He could de- us prevent terrorist attacks.” turned by the Supreme nounce Bush administration There seems little ques- Court). counterterrorism initiatives tion that the NSA programs In 1972, three days af- from a glorious position of are constitutional and legal. ter the arrest of the Wa- civil-libertarian purity and The Internet element is di- tergate burglars, Presi- posit the need to strike a per- rected at foreigners overseas dent Richard Nixon met fect balance “between priva- to whom our Fourth Amend- at the White House with cy and security.” ment doesn’t apply. his chief of staff, H.R. Then he got elected presi- As for the phone program, Haldeman; the secretly dent, and the mere posturing it involves metadata — i.e., made tape recording had to end. He had to grow phone numbers dialed, and of this meeting ended up. Invested with responsi- for what duration, and from up with the notorious bility for keeping the country Rich Lowry where — that courts have 18½-minute gap. A safe and, no doubt, informed In 1982, President Syndicated held aren’t protected by the Ronald Reagan pro- of potential threats in hair- Columnist Fourth Amendment the same raising terms on a daily ba- way that the actual content of claimed National Bald sis, he jettisoned his inno- conversations are. Congress Eagle Day. TERRIBLE cent civil-libertarianism. In authorized the program, al- Ten years ago: Wild- light of what were dire and real threats beit somewhat vaguely, in Section 215 of fires fueled by high to our security, he had no choice but to the USA Patriot Act. The question here winds burned 250 homes use the surveillance powers of the gov- isn’t if Obama is lawless or shredding the in southern Arizona. THING HAPPENS ernment to foil them. Constitution. It is whether the program is Five years ago: Light- Now, President Obama thinks the Gold- proportionate and wise. ning began sparking ilocks balance he has always spoken of is The metadata are fed into the maw of more than 2,000 fires WHEN YOU DON’T struck by a vast National Security Agency government algorithms. It is only anoma- across northern and cen- monitoring program that vacuums up the lies that, assuming a court warrant can tral California, eventual- phone records of all Americans. There be obtained, get more attention. But the ly burning over a million ADVERTISE. is poetic justice in hearing the president government is nonetheless sweeping up acres. excoriated in exactly the same terms as the records of Americans who have done One year ago: A President George W. Bush by the very nothing to earn anyone’s suspicion. The Republican-controlled NO ONE same people who worked to get him elect- information lands on the desktops of the House committee voted ed to end the terrible abuses of the Bush- likes of whistleblower Edward Snowden, to hold Attorney General NOTICES Cheney regime. But the fact is that — in who it turns out isn’t a very reliable custo- Eric Holder in contempt least this respect — Obama grew up and dian of sensitive data. of Congress for failing to they didn’t. The Snowden leak was wrong, but at turn over Justice Depart- YOU As president, he didn’t have the luxury least it makes possible an open debate ment documents related of turning his back on Bush policies mere- about the program that might lead to use- to Operation Fast and ANYMORE ly because they were Bush policies. In ful tightening and new controls. Years Furious. his press conference, he said of the NSA ago, Barack Obama’s contribution to that Today’s Birthdays: Ac- program that upon taking office, he con- debate might have been as hyperbolic and tor Martin Landau is 85. cluded “on net, it was worth us doing.” irresponsible as that of his disappointed Actress Olympia Duka- Whereas his allies can either pretend that friends. Now, evidently, he knows better. kis is 82. Actor Danny the terror threat doesn’t exist or that there Aiello is 80. Singer- are easy and simple ways of combatting it, Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. songwriter Brian Wilson he has to deal with it in the real world. As (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc. is 71. Singer Anne Mur- ray is 68. TV personality Bob Vila is 67. Rhythm- THE LOGAN BANNER and-blues singer Lionel We want your comments! Richie is 64. Actor John Goodman is 61. 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Family feud ends in arrests for Delbarton men Report Rachel Baldwin Carolyn Adkins and proceeded to physically resisting. The defendant From Page A1 Civitas News Service throw a large piece of wood at Chad was then physically restrained and Adkins, which did make contact. was placed in the police cruiser to tives of Social Service Agencies, Churches, Health- DELBARTON — An ongoing feud Fouch is accused of slinging another be transported to the Southwestern care and Elected Officials. The Steering Committee that began well over a year ago be- piece of wood onto the Adkins’ prop- Regional Jail along with Fouch, who served to set direction, assist with the collection of tween two Delbarton families esca- erty, which struck a juvenile female was charged with one count each of primary data, monitor progress, and analyze results. lated into physical violence last week child in the head, causing injury. battery and obstruction and Ferrell, “It was really important that we involved a diverse that resulted in the arrests of two When questioned by the state troop- who faces charges of a single count group of community representatives to participate males and two females. er, Fouch, Hunt, and Ferrell refused of obstruction. in the needs assessment process. PRIDE Commu- According to the criminal com- to provide the name of the male who Child Protective Services were nity Services is proud to lead the way in identifying plaints filed by West Virginia State had fled the scene. also called to the scene to investi- needs and taking action to make life better for the Police Senior Trooper J.K. Harris Adkins was arrested and charged gate the hostile environment cre- individuals and families in Logan County.” stated states that Chad Adkins, 32, and with one count of battery. Hunt was PRIDE Executive Director, Reggie Jones. ated by the conflict between the Andy Lee Hunt, 52, Crystal Na- arrested on 2 counts of obstruction Since PRIDE is an anti-poverty organization, it families that was said to be an unfit dine Fouch, 39, amd Wanda Ferrell, that stemmed from him yelling at the was important to use community action poverty 35,who are next door neighbors, were officer about the direction in which condition for the minor children of indicators as the foundation on which to build the taken into custody after the trooper the investigation was going and is both the Hunt and Adkins families needs assessment. With guidance from the WV was dispatched to the location on a said to have approached the trooper to be exposed to, since it creates a Community Action Partnership, the statewide as- report of a dispute/altercation. in a threatening manner. The defen- potential safety risk. sociation representing 16 community action agen- Adkins allegedly threw a rock and dant then turned and stated he was The four defendants were ar- cies, and the Office of Economic Opportunity, the struck Crystal Nadine Fouch in the going back inside his home and was raigned before Mingo County Magis- following poverty indicators served as the primary forehead, causing a small abrasion ordered to stop by the officer, which trate Pam Newsome. Hunt and Fouch and secondary data collection issue areas: Employ- and contusion. This crime suppos- he refused to do. Trooper Harris were released from custody after ment, Education, Housing, Health, Nutrition, Use of edly happened after an unidentified then took control of Hunt by grasp- posting a $2,000 bond and Ferrell on Income, Transportation and Emergency Situations. white male climbed a ladder over- ing his wrist in order to prevent him a $1,000 bond. Hunt remains incar- The supplement indicator that was also used was looking the 10 ft. privacy fence that from going inside the residence and cerated at this time on a $1,000 bond Children’s Needs. surrounds the backyard of Chad and Hunt responded by verbally and due to a previous criminal charge. As part of a one-day debriefing retreat with the Needs Assessment Steering Committee, a paired comparison technique was used to analyze the sur- vey results and secondary research to prioritize the issues that are most needed in their communities. W.Va. backlash emerging over education standards Below are the results of the retreat, which includes the top issues identified and a list of action plans Lawrence Messina that will be used to help meet the needs of those in The Associated Press ‘The information we’re talking about is nothing the community. LOGAN COUNTY ACTION PLAN CHARLESTON — West Virginia more than what we’ve always collected from Issue #1: EDUCATION is sticking with new standards for students. The schools and the district own the Action Plan: math, reading and writing in public • Educate families about the available resources schools, but faces opposition fueled data, and it is not shared outside of them. We’ll to achieve an education. by the tea party movement, which • Provide workshops on spendable income: mini- believes the benchmarks are part of know on a state level how schools and districts mum wage income vs. college income. an attempted federal takeover of lo- perform.’ • Donate used computers to qualifying families. cal education authority. Issue #2: EMPLOYMENT The state Board of Education con- — Robert Hull Action Plan: tinues to pursue what are known as Associated state superintendent • Provide in-school financial training for youth the Common Core State Standards, and teens on the “real world” (ability to pay for ne- with a goal of phasing them in by cessities and how to live). the 2014-2015 school year. Adopted ey said Friday. haps more expectations of kids, and • Educate parents on the need to support children by 45 states so far, they attempt to Backed by tea party and conserva- more focus on what students need to do in attempts to better themselves (Many children are set detailed benchmarks for students tive groups, such critics have emerged to improve achievement.” told, it was good enough for me, so it will be good that are clear to parents and uniform throughout the states that have adopted Associated State Superintendent enough for you; some believe only “rich” kids can across the differing school systems the standards. Besides trying to repeal Robert Hull said the opponents may attend college and get degrees) and districts. the benchmarks, Common Core op- be confusing standards with curricu- • Promote Individual Development Accounts For eighth-grade geometry, for ponents have sought to have them de- lum. and develop partnerships with organizations such as Small Business Association in providing training instance, the standards call for funded or delayed. A Pleasants County “That’s still locally driven,” Hull said. on entrepreneurialship and small business develop- students to solve real-world math Republican, Boley led fellow GOP sena- “The curriculum is all about how we are tors during this year’s session in seek- ment. problems involving the volume of going to get there and what materials ing legislative scrutiny of the Common Issue #3: HEALTH cylinders, cones and spheres. By we are going to use.” the end of high school, meanwhile, Core standards. She expects the topic Action Plan: students should be able to analyze a to be studied during the Legislature’s Hull said he’s also heard all manner • Develop and promote educational opportunities Shakespeare play, among other works monthly interim meetings. of rumors about the data collection, that promote healthy choices such as healthy cook- of literature. The standards envision Supporters of the Next Generation very little of it true. ing classes and Shop Smart Programs. first-graders writing book reports that benchmarks include a veteran teacher “The information we’re talking • Educate individuals/families on preventative explain the student’s opinion while from Boley’s district. Kriss Bodnar about is nothing more than what health measures (many only see the doctor once also featuring a beginning and an end. taught in Pleasants County schools for we’ve always collected from stu- something is wrong, usually requiring extensive West Virginia is calling its version 36 years, and explains the standards dents,” Hull said. “The schools and treatment at that point). the Next Generation Content Standards in a video posted on the state Depart- the district own the data, and it is • Develop and/or support the availability of clinics ment of Education website. She helped and Objectives. Aided by the state De- not shared outside of them. We’ll in more rural areas with non-traditional hours. partment of Education, the 55 county develop the standards through an effort know on a state level how schools Issue #4: CHILDREN’S NEEDS schools systems already have adapted headed by the National Governors As- Action Plan: them to kindergarten coursework as sociation Center for Best Practices and and districts perform.” • Provide/facilitate parenting classes. well as to the first, fourth, fifth and the Council of Chief State School Offi- Critics of Common Core have • Provide educational opportunities which will ninth grades. cers that began before President Barack had some successes elsewhere. Indi- enhance family values and income. The state board voted at its meeting Obama took office. ana has blocked the Common Core • Educate families about the purpose and benefits last week to open a 30-day public com- “The standards themselves are a phase-in from continuing there for of Head Start. ment period for some of the policies state-based initiative. (The multistate one year, pending a review. Geor- The final report was shared with the Needs As- changed as a result of the emerging groups) were the driving force to gath- gia Gov. Nathan Deal signed an ex- sessment Steering Committee in advance of the pub- standards. One policy change revamps er the people to write the standards,” ecutive order last month barring lic release. Steering Committee members were asked math benchmarks, while the other up- Bodnar told The Associated Press. the collection of such information to share the report with their own organizations and dates standards for second-grade read- “Nationwide, all students would be other groups in an effort to mobilize community ing and writing. striving for the same goals as they go as religious and political affiliations of students and their families. The resources to address needs beyond that of PRIDE. But the board also heard from a del- through their education.” For a copy of the full Community Needs Assessment Republican governor noted that such egation led by state Sen. Donna Boley Now retired, Bodnar said the in- report, contact Reggie Jones, PRIDE Community that wants the standards scrapped. tent was to have concise, explicit and personal information is not currently Services Executive Director at (304) 752-6868. Among other concerns, the opponents easy-to-understand goals of what the being collected, but said he wanted PRIDE Community Services is one of 16 Com- alleged that Common Core strips students should achieve by the end to guard individual rights. munity Action Agencies located in West Virginia. schools and counties of local over- of each grade year, from kindergar- —————— PRIDE is a private, non-profit corporation that pro- sight while handing over more con- ten through high school. Unaware of Online: vides a wide variety of services to low-income in- trol to the federal government. They Boley’s objections, Bodnar said the Common Core State Standards Initiative: http:// dividuals and families. PRIDE’s mission is to make biggest hurdle may be helping teach- also object to the collecting of student www.corestandards.org a positive impact on the lives of those in need by data in the name of assessing the stan- ers adjust their classroom approach to W.Va. Dept. of Education resource pages: http:// bringing together educational, financial and human dards’ performance. standards-based learning. wvde.state.wv.us/next-generation resources that support self-sufficiency. “We’re turning our education system “The changes aren’t really that dra- WV Against Common Core: http://on.fb. into a national education system,” Bol- matic,” Bodnar said. “There are per- me/178hhNS Charges From Page A1 Daniels was charged that James Eric Farris, of the car and that Farris pills left in the bottle. pills to buy diapers for his with one count of do- 43, of Chapmanville, was said he had sold 10 pills According to the crimi- baby. According to the crimi- mestic assault. distributing pills for cash at $2 each. nal complaint filed in the Farris was charged with nal complaint, the deputy Bond for each was set and was the passenger in The prescription on magistrate court of Logan possession to intent to witnessed Daniels threat- at $2,500. a maroon Chevrolet. the bottle indicated it County, Farris told the of- deliver. His bond was set en Greenlee. • Chapmanville po- An officer stopped the had been filled by the ficer he was selling the at $10,000. Daniels, Greenlee, and lice received a 911 call vehicle at Speedway and defendant June 14 for 90 Richardson were each regarding drug activity was told by the driver pills at a dosage of three charged with one count and were advised they re- Farris had hidden a bottle each day. 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REUNITED — Dehue-Chambers Grade School Reunion attending were, back row, from left, Charlette Chapman, Leigh Mareske, Scott Justice, Kay Perovich, Linda Williamson, Dale Whitt, Margaret Chambers (seated), and Delores Spears, and front row seated, Norma Bales, School Secretary; Patty Gilliam; Brenda Chapman Keaton; Ray Albright and Phyllis Terry Dehue-Chambers Grade School Reunion Debbie Rolen from all 50 states and foreign countries. Staff Writer The Logan County School System is to Photo | Submitted be commended for providing an excellent Area young people can cool down Friday evening at Chief Logan Park Pool with “Sum- The first hope-to-be Annual Reunion of learning environment for the students that mer Bash”. The warm weather staple will be held from 6-8 p.m. DJ Bill France will host the Dehue-Chambers Grade School Em- passed through its doors. games and contests with prizes and giveaways. Admission is $6, which also includes ployees was held at Gatti’s, Fountain Place The school only had two principals dur- your food and drink. Mall on Monday, May 5. ing its existence, Opal McDade and Ray Dehue-Chambers Elementary School Albright. Earl Hager was principal at the was located at Rum Creek. It was a old Dehue school. Pre-K through sixth grade facility and Mr. Albright was principal of Dehue- first opened its doors in February of Chambers for 28 years and went on to be 1972, an extension of the former De- principal at Buffalo Elementary on Buffalo Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued hue Grade School located in the com- Creek for another 12 years. He retired in munity of Dehue. Over the years, the July of 2012. JAMISON CITY, Pa. wrangling team. ing to capture it for days facility changed its grade levels to Pre- It is hoped that the employees’ recent (AP) — Four central Penn- Area residents firstwith a lasso. K through fourth grade. reunion will become an annual event for sylvania residents said spotted the 100-pound The two teamed up with The name change came about to honor many years to come. They consider them- they used only a rope and bruin with its head in a Laskowski and her mother, the Chambers family that donated the land selves as family and think they were truly a flashlight during a wild red jar on June 3, but it bar owner Jody Boyle, to for the new facility. blessed to be a part fo the lives of the chase to rescue a young eluded game wardens. follow the bear through the The school as an elementary school student body for 27 years and appreciate bear whose head had been The animal was attracted darkness. closed its doors at the close of the 1998-99 their opportunity and privilege to serve stuck in a plastic jar for at to the container because “You knew where he was school year. Today it is used as a PRIDE the students, families and community. least 11 days. it appeared to have once because you could hear Center, serving Logan County students Attendees at the reunion included: The frightened but pow- contained cooking oil. him banging into things,” for early childhood education. Charlotte Chapman, Leigh Mareske, Scott erful bruin fell into a swim- “He put his head in, Jurbala said. The school existed for the sole purpose Justice (principal of Logan Grade School), ming pool at least twice and had a problem,” said They cornered the bear of providing quality educational experi- Kay Perovich (cafeteria manager of Logan during the ordeal, accord- Mike Jurbala, 68, anoth- in a resident’s backyard, ences for the students of Rum Creek, High), Linda Williamson, Dale Whitt, ing to a report Saturday er rescuer. where it ended up fall- McConnell, Lyburn and Neibert, which Margaret Chambers, Delores Spears; in the Press Enterprise of “He’d have died in a cou- ing into a pool a couple joined the facility in later years as their Norma Bales (school secretary); Patty Bloomsburg. But the group ple more days.” of times. Eventually, they home school and their addition to the stu- Gilliam; Brenda Chapman Keaton; Ray Al- eventually yanked off the Jurbala saw the bear wrangled the animal into dent body was welcomed. bright and Phyllis Terry. jar and set the animal free. Thursday night as he a position where Hubler The school motto at the time of its clos- Special guests in attendance includ- “I thought, ‘No one is was leaving the bar at the could pull off the jar. ing was, “Happiness is Learning,” and its ed “Chappy” Chapman, Merlin Spears, going to believe us,’” said Jamison City Hotel. He “You’d think the bear athletes were known for years as the De- Diana Chambers (with her daughter Morgan Laskowski, 22, the called Jeff Hubler, a lo- would be weak, because it hue Dolphins. and granddaughter). bartender at the Jamison cal employee of the state hadn’t eaten or drunk for Its alumni include doctors, lawers, Several employees unable to attend City Hotel and a member Game Commission who a week, but it was strong,” teachers, various professional business included Barbara Fleshman, Melvin and of the impromptu bear- had been among those try- Boyle said. people, homemakers, etc. Mary Helen Morris, Phyllis Henderson, Today the Rum Creek and Dehue Com- Kathy Billups, Sue Gollihue, Pamela Hum- munity Reunions are held each year in Au- ble, Sherry Trumble and Sherry Suther- gust and participants of this event come land. George Robinette Family Reunion held Debbie Rolen and Kamdon McClellan, of Nevada. Staff Writer all of Virginia; Diana Ea- The three Contreas gen, Fay McAndrew, Lo- brothers traveled the lon- The George Robinette retta Crum and Promise gest distance to attend Family Reunion was held Contreas, all of New Jer- the dinner. May 25-26, 2013, at the sey; Rodney Cartwright, Local attendees in- Robinette Home Place Barbara Cartwright and cluded: Isabell Johnston, across the river from Rebecca Cartwright, all of Frankie Robinette, David McConnell. Texas; Sean Contreas and Noe, Marty Noe, Maddy Games were played on Ryan Contreas, both of Noe, Victor Noe, Linda Saturday and a hot dog California; Joyce Robinette Noe, Geoff Noe, Sarah cookout followed in the Whiteside and Harold Noe, Taylor Noe, Stella evening. Whiteside, both of North Robinette McClellan, Lou- The family cemetery also received a cleanup. Carolina; Rogher Hargus, ise Robinette Hager, Paul Those attending from Brenda Hargus, Donna Hager, Leslie Noe, Carrie out of town included: Ada Robinette Davis, Stacey Ann Vance, Nathan Vance, McCormick, Scott McCor- Kroggel, Jason Kroggel, Kristal O’Brian, Bob mick, Joni Miley, Barbara Claire Kroggel, Sophie O’Brian, Ashley Blanken- Brumfield, Beth Brum- Kroggel, Samantha Krog- ship, Doug Blankenship, field, Miles Brumfield, gel, Robert Bo Robinette Debbie Blankenship, Kathy Miles Brumfield Jr., Billy and Max Cartwright, all Sunderland, Vicky Sunder- Brumfield, Ace Brumfield, of Kentucky; Judy McAn- land, Johnny Noe, Mason Kailee Brumfield, Sam drew and Darrell Howell, Noe and Madison Noe. McCormick and Mark Mc- both of Ohio; Sharon Swee- The food table was ATV Clearance Sale Cormick, all of Illinois; Jim ney and Allen Sweeney, decorated with a big Johnston, Kathie Johnston, both of Florida; Jennifer cake and everyone Larry McClellan, Ryan Lynn Robinette of Princ- brought a covered dish Polaris Outlaw Price, Danton McClellan eton, and Kyle Contreas of food and drinks. 450’s, 500’s, and 525’s Pecks Mill Vietnam veteran receives posthumous honor As low as $3995 WASHINGTON — On June 14, all Americans. 2013, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund The ceremony also falls within PTSD Saving up to $2500 (VVMF) hosted more than 800 attendees Awareness Month for the Department at the annual ceremony on the East Knoll of Veterans Affairs. Tragically, 50,000 to We have a limited number of units at this of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 100,000 Vietnam veterans have commit- This year 121 individuals were hon- ted suicide, according to a study conduct- low price come see us today for the best ored during the ceremony. Carl Edmond ed by the Centers for Disease Control. White, a Vietnam veteran from Pecks Mill, This year’s master of ceremonies was deal of the year. was posthumously honored. Capt. Denis Faherty, USN (ret.) and There are 58,286 names on the Vietnam speakers included The Honorable Ileana Veterans Memorial; names of men and Ros-Lehtinen, President of Associates women who died on the battlefield of the of Vietnam Veterans of America Nancy The Tri-States Largest Goldwing & Vietnam War. Those men and women are Switzer, Former Executive Director of the honored on a daily basis by everyone who Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ATV Dealer sees The Wall. 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The Logan Banner THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 Sports Coach Pitch all-star tourney begins Saturday Paul Adkins gins on Saturday. scheduled for 4 p.m. as Mullens winner. taking on Welch. The following Saturday Sports Editor The tournament is Omar battles with Welch. At 12 p.m. on Sunday, Action resumes on on June 29, the 9-10-year- scheduled to get under The last game on Sat- Omar takes on Pineville. Monday at 6 p.m. with old District 2 Little League CHAPMANVILLE — way at 10 a.m. on Saturday urday is set for 6 p.m. as The 2 p.m. contest has the Omar-Madison #2 All-Star Tournament is Eleven teams will vie for as Pineville takes on the host Chapmanville takes Tug Valley and Matewan team contest. Also at 6 slated to begin. The tour- the District 2 7-8-year-old Madison #2 team. on Matewan. squaring off in an all-Min- p.m. on Monday, Tug Val- ney is scheduled to be Coach Pitch Little League All-Star baseball champi- Then at 12 p.m., Tug Val- Five more pool play go County matchup. ley plays Matewan. At 8 played at Mullens. onship in the coming week ley takes on Baileysville. games are set to be played Then at 4 p.m., Chap- p.m., Baileysville takes Then on Saturday, July at Chapmanville’s Tracy Game 3 is set for 2 on Sunday beginning manville squares off with on Chapmanville. 6, the 11-12-year-old Vickers Field. p.m. with the Man-Mul- with the 10 a.m. contest Baileysville. The tournament is tourney, scheduled to be Teams are divided into lens contest. pitting the Madison #1 The last game on Sun- scheduled to run the re- played at Madison, is set three pools and action be- The fourth game is team against the Man- day has Madison’s #2 team mainder of the week. to get started. Hooping it up
Photos | Paul Adkins Connor Mullins handles the ball. Austin Hanshaw shoots the ball during the Allan Hatcher Basketball Camp which was held this week at the Chapmanville Regional High School gym and the old Chapmanville High School School gymnasium.
Above right, CRHS assistant coach Bo Berry runs a drill. The camp ran from Monday through Wednesday and drew 75 area youth. Coach Hatcher talks with the kids during a break.
Pirates end Latos’ streak, shut out Reds 4-0 CINCINNATI (AP) — his uncharacteristic con- Pirates toward their NL- trol the strike zone. Pitts- plate umpire Bob David- Pittsburgh manager Clint trol problems. leading 12th shutout. burgh has hit 39 batters, son to warn both teams. Hurdle figured the odds “I was aggravated with “Fortunately the few the most in the majors, but “It’s time somebody were against Mat Latos myself,” Latos said. “I times they hit it really also leads in shutouts. stepped up and did some- extending his impressive didn’t throw too well in the hard, they hit it at people,” “When two teams are thing about the team that’s streak without a defeat. bullpen and kind of took Morton said. focused on winning and hit more guys in the league “He’s due to lose,” Hur- it into the first. I beat my- Cincinnati’s lineup neither one wants to than anybody,” Latos said. dle said pregame. self today. It’s always hard managed four hits while blink and they just want “I got fined for hitting Neil With one good inning, when you put your team in getting shut out for the to play hard and compete, Walker, but you’ve got a the Pirates pulled it off. a 3-0 hole.” second time in their last you push the envelope in team drilling guys over and Pedro Alvarez singled Latos had nine of Cincin- four games. Neil Walker. The Pirates a lot of different places,” over again. It’s time for the home a pair of runs in the nati’s 17 strikeouts, which The Ohio River rivals weren’t happy about the Hurdle said. “Not just at league to step up and end first inning, and the Pi- matched the club’s nine- have split the first two pitch’s location. the plate trying to get it. That fired me up.” rates ended Latos’ streak inning record. The Reds games of their four-game Morton’s first pitch balls in on people, but Latos hadn’t lost since of 21 regular-season starts also had 17 strikeouts on series, leaving the Reds a plunked Shin-Soo Choo breaking up double plays Aug. 24, when the Cardi- without a loss, beating the opening day, but that came half-game ahead of the Pi- on the leg. Morton also and everything. nals beat the Reds 8-5. In Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on in a 13-inning loss against rates. They’ve been right threw one inside to Joey “So we’ve got to beat the last 21 starts, he’d gone Tuesday night. the Los Angeles Angels. behind the NL Central- Votto, who refused to these guys and we’ve got 10-0 with a 2.80 ERA. The Latos (6-1) hadn’t lost a Charlie Morton (1-1) leading Cardinals most of budge from the box. Votto to beat the Cardinals to get Reds were 17-4 during that regular-season game since was better during his the season. flied out, and that was the to where we want to go.” streak. Also, Latos had last August, setting a club- second start since return- There was an undercur- end of the drama. Latos yelled from the never lost to the Pirates, record streak of avoiding ing from elbow surgery. rent from Monday’s game, Hurdle encourages his dugout after Choo got hit. going 4-0 in eight starts defeat. He couldn’t over- He gave up three singles when Reds closer Aroldis staff to pitch inside, part Latos hit Walker in the with a 2.29 ERA. come Pittsburgh’s three- and threw 61 pitches in 5 Chapman threw an up- of what he thinks pitchers first inning in Pittsburgh run first inning set up by 1-3 innings, starting the and-in fastball that leveled need to do in order to con- last Saturday, prompting See REDS | B2 Page B2 — The Logan Banner, Thursday, June 20, 2013 Logan-Scott football scrimmage
Photos | Paul Adkins The Logan and Scott high school football teams played a 7-on-7 scrimmage last week at Scott. The two teams are scheduled to have another scrimmage on Thursday at 6 p.m., also at Scott. Top left, Logan freshman quarterback Noah Corbett tosses a pass. Top right, the Wildcats’ Tres Duncan makes a grab. Above left, Logan wide receiver Worm Street leaps for a pass in the end zone. Above right, the Wildcats’ Clayton Marcum gets past a Skyhawk defender to make a touchdown catch.
Lil’ Tiger Basketball Camp
A total of 19 area girls participated in this year’s Lil’ Tigers Basketball Camp held last week at the Chapmanville Middle School gym. The camp was hosted by CMS coach Tommy Kirk. Each camper received a T-shirt and basket- ball at the end of the camp.
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Mi- ning intothelanefor a91-89 then cameupwithasteal,spin- tied itat He 89with1:27left. other title. them ready to walk off with an- regulation that seemedtohave lead, and a final flurry late in in the third quarter for a 71-58 in thefirst half,thena13-3burst point victoryinGame1. ter theSpurs pulledoutafour- which had all been blowouts af- vious four games of this series, points. 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BOSTON (AP) — Jon- Tampa Bay’s Chris Ar- get the victory, striking mask of catcher Jaso while Atlanta rookie Alex left-hander lowered his ny Gomes hit a two-run cher (1-3) was charged with out Josh Hamilton with sliding feet-first. Kinsler Wood (0-1) lost his first ERA to 2.53 and helped homer in the ninth inning four runs, three earned, and runners at first and second needed three stitches near career start in the double- the Phillies move into a to lift the Boston Red five hits in 4 2-3 innings in to end the ninth. Yoervis his left jaw and had blood header opener, lasting only second-place tie with the Sox to a 3-1 win over the the first game. Medina got three outs for on his jersey when he re- three innings. defending NL East cham- Tampa Bay Rays on Tues- his first save. turned to the field to play pion Nationals. day night, completing a ORIOLES 5, Kyle Seager sparked the second base. DIAMONDBACKS 3, Jayson Werth and Jeff doubleheader sweep. TIGERS 2 winning rally with a two- MARLINS 2 Kobernus hit homered for Daniel Nava was aboard DETROIT (AP) — J.J. out double in the 10th INDIANS 4, ROYALS 3 PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Washington. on a leadoff walk when Hardy and Adam Jones against Garrett Richards CLEVELAND (AP) — Goldschmidt hit a leadoff Ross Detwiler (2-5) took Gomes followed with a homered off Justin Ver- (2-4). Morales, who struck Michael Brantley’s sac- home run in the ninth in- the loss in a game that towering shot off Joel lander, and Manny Macha- out his previous three rifice fly capped Cleve- ning, helping Arizona end started one hour, 10 min- Peralta (1-3) that cleared do added a double and two times up, then lined a 3-2 land’s three-run eighth a four-game losing streak. utes late because of rain. the Green Monster and sparkling plays at third pitch off the glove of short- inning, rallying the Indi- Goldschmidt’s drive He allowed four runs and bounced off the sign just to base for Baltimore. stop Erick Aybar to give ans to the victory. bounced high off the bat- seven hits in six innings. the right of the foul pole. Hardy hit his third hom- Seattle the lead. Held to one run and ter’s backdrop in deep cen- Jonathan Papelbon three hits over seven in- It was a dramatic ending er off Verlander (8-5) this It was only the third RBI ter field. His 17th homer of worked the ninth for his for Morales in 30 at-bats nings by Ervin Santana, to a very long day, which month, connecting for a the season was his second 14th save a night after started at 1 p.m. with Bos- two-run shot in the fourth against the Angels since he the Indians finally strung in as many nights, and the blowing his first of the ton’s 5-1 win in the opener, inning, and Jones added a was traded to the Mariners something together in second game-ending home season and then getting which was delayed almost three-run drive in the fifth. in December for pitcher the eighth off Kelvin Her- run of his career. the win. three hours by rain. Orioles starter Zach Jason Vargas. rera (3-5) and Tim Collins. Martin Prado also hom- Nava also homered in Britton (1-1) allowed a run Michael Bourn and Jason ered for the Diamond- the second and Felix Dou- and five hits in 5 1-3 in- ATHLETICS 6, Kipnis delivered RBI hits CUBS 4, backs. CARDINALS 2 bront pitched eight shut- nings after being called up RANGERS 2 before Brantley drove in David Hernandez (3- ST. LOUIS (AP) — out innings for Boston in earlier in the day from the ARLINGTON, Texas Mike Aviles with the go- 4) threw a perfect top Ryan Sweeney and Cody the night game. Doubront minors. (AP) — Brandon Moss ahead run. of the ninth for the win. Ransom hit back-to-back struck out six and held the Four Baltimore relievers and John Jaso homered Cody Allen (2-0), whose Chad Qualls (2-1) lost homers in a four-run first Rays to three singles. finished. Detroit put two off Yu Darvish, helping AL throwing error in the for the first time in 27 inning and that was plenty Andrew Bailey (3-0) on in the ninth for Miguel West-leading Oakland get eighth helped the Royals appearances, with Gold- for Jeff Samardzija, who gave up Kelly Johnson’s ty- Cabrera, but the Triple the victory. take a 3-1 lead, got the schmidt connecting on pitched the Cubs to the ing homer in the ninth, but Crown winner bounced Jarrod Parker (6-6) lim- win. Vinnie Pestano gave his second pitch. was bailed out by Gomes’ into a game-ending double ited the Rangers to two up three singles and a walk victory. fifth homer. play on the first pitch from runs and three hits over in the ninth but held on for PIRATES 4, REDS 0 Chicago started fast David Ortiz drove in Jim Johnson, who got his seven innings to improve his second save. CINCINNATI (AP) against Adam Wainwright three runs in the double- 26th save in 30 chances. to 4-0 his last five starts. The Royals lost for just — Pedro Alvarez singled (10-4) and broke a five- header opener, and Alfredo Verlander gave up five Darvish (7-3) struck the third time in 14 games home a pair of runs in the game losing streak in St. Aceves (4-1) pitched five runs and seven hits in five out 10, increasing his ma- and missed a chance to first inning, and Pittsburgh Louis. solid innings for his third innings. Matt Tuiasosopo jors-best total to 137, but move over .500 for the first ended Mat Latos’ streak of Pinch-runner Shane straight win. homered for the Tigers. still hasn’t won in more time since May 18. 21 regular-season starts Robinson was called out The first game was than a month. without a loss. for interference while try- marked by a rain delay MARINERS 3, Moss put the A’s ahead TWINS 7, Latos (6-1) hadn’t lost a ing to break up a double in the fifth inning of 2 ANGELS 2, to stay when his 13th WHITE SOX 5 regular-season game since play to end the game. hours, 59 minutes, ex- 10 INNINGS homer led off the second. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) last August, setting a club- Carlos Beltran hit his tending the makeup of an ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jaso led off the next in- — Ryan Doumit hit a go- record streak of avoiding team-high 17th homer for April 12 rainout. — Kendrys Morales hit ning with his third homer ahead double in the eighth defeat. He couldn’t over- the Cardinals, who lost Highly touted Rays pros- an RBI single in the 10th and a 3-0 lead. inning, leading Minnesota come Pittsburgh’s three- for the third time in five pect Wil Myers made his inning against his former The Rangers got within to the win. run first inning. games but still lead the ma- major league debut and team, leading Seattle to a 3-2 in the third when Ian Joe Mauer homered and Charlie Morton (1-1) jors with a 45-26 record. picked up his first career victory against Los Angeles. Kinsler scored on a vi- Trevor Plouffe had an RBI was better during his Samardzija (4-7) gave up hit in the second game. He Charlie Furbush (1-3) cious collision at the plate, single in Minnesota’s four- second start since return- two runs and seven hits in run first inning off Dylan went 1 for 7 on the day. faced only one batter to his face slamming into the ing from elbow surgery. 8 1-3 innings. Kevin Gregg Axelrod. He gave up three singles got David Freese to ground The White Sox came and threw 61 pitches in 5 into a game-ending double ADVERTISEMENT back to tie it at 5 in the 1-3 innings, starting the play for his 10th save. eighth when Alex Rios Pirates toward their NL- worked a leadoff walk leading 12th shutout. INTERLEAGUE against Jared Burton Latos had nine of Cincin- BLUE JAYS 8, (1-4), stole second and nati’s 17 strikeouts, which ROCKIES 3 scored on Paul Konerko’s matched the club’s nine- TORONTO (AP) — Ed- single that bounced off inning record. The Reds the pitcher’s mound and win Encarnacion hit a two- also had 17 strikeouts on into center field. run homer, J.P. Arencibia opening day, but that came Clete Thomas walked and Maicer Izturis added with two outs against Ra- in a 13-inning loss against back-to-back shots and the mon Troncoso (0-2) in the the Los Angeles Angels. Blue Jays won their sev- eighth. Mauer followed Cincinnati’s lineup enth straight game. with a single — his third managed four hits while It’s the longest winning hit of the game — and getting shut out for the streak for Toronto since a Doumit drove a double to second time in their last 10-game run in late 2008. left center that gave the four games. Esmil Rogers (3-2) Twins the lead. worked 6 2-3 innings to Glen Perkins pitched the GIANTS 5, PADRES 4 beat his former team and ninth for his 17th save. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) win his second straight — Juan Perez hit a tie- start. Rogers didn’t allow METS 6, BRAVES 1 breaking single with two a hit until Jonathan Her- ATLANTA (AP) — outs in the eighth inning rera singled with one out Zack Wheeler lived up and San Francisco snapped in the sixth. the hype in his major San Diego’s seven-game The Rockies lost for the winning streak. LOCATION MAP league debut, pitching fifth time in seven games TAKEN FROM LOGAN COUNTY HIGHWAY MAP six scoreless innings to Perez’s clutch swing and dropped to 0-8 at Rog- LOGAN QUADRANGLE LOGAN DISTRICT, LOGAN COUNTY came after pinch hitter Je- PERMIT NO: U-5003-08 NPDES PERMIT: WV1029771 lead the New York Mets ers Centre. SCALE: 1” = 1 MILE to a 6-1 victory over the sus Guzman gave San Di- Jeff Francis (2-5) al- RECEIVING STREAMS: first-place Atlanta Braves ego a 4-3 lead with a two- lowed season highs of RIGHT HAND FORK OF RUM CREEK OF GUYANDOTTE RIVER: ALL OF OHIO RIVER and a doubleheader run homer in the top half eight runs and 10 hits in of the inning sweep on Tuesday. six innings, losing for the Brandon Belt finished Wheeler gave up only first time in four career with three hits to help the four hits and struck out starts against Toronto. seven while consistently Giants move into a second- place tie with Colorado in reaching the upper 90s on ASTROS 10, the NL West. the radar gun. He strug- BREWERS 1 Jean Machi (2-0) re- gled a bit with his control, HOUSTON (AP) — tired one batter for the walking five, but got out of Matt Dominguez hit a every jam. win and Sergio Romo worked the ninth for his grand slam and drove in It was a long day that a career-high five runs gave New York’s long-suf- 17th save. Dale Thayer to back another solid fering NL fans hope for a (0-3) took the loss. performance by Jordan brighter future, led by two San Francisco ace Matt Lyles, and Houston of baseball’s most dynamic Cain and Andrew Cashner rolled to the victory. young pitchers. In Game each had a strong start. 1 of the doubleheader, Cain had a season-high 10 Carlos Pena had a 24-year-old Matt Harvey strikeouts in seven innings three-run homer and (6-1) struck out a career- and was charged with two Chris Carter had two hits high 13 to lead the Mets runs. Cashner scattered 10 and drove in a run as the past the Braves 4-3. hits over 6 2-3 innings and Astros won for the fifth John Buck homered for allowed three runs. time in six games. the Mets in the first game, The 22-year-old Lyles and Anthony Recker went PHILLIES 4, (4-1) yielded seven hits deep in the second game. NATIONALS 2 and one run over seven in- Bobby Parnell got four PHILADELPHIA (AP) nings. outs in the opener for his — Cliff Lee struck out nine The Astros were up by 10th save. in eight impressive innings one in the fifth when Pena Recker, hitting just .158 for Philadelphia, and Mi- launched his home run to coming into the game, chael Young tied a career chase Milwaukee starter broke up the scoreless duel high with three doubles. Alfredo Figaro (1-1) and between Wheeler and Paul Lee (9-2) allowed two extend the lead to 5-1. Maholm (7-6) in the sev- runs and five hits to win Dominguez’s first career enth, crushing his second his fifth straight decision. grand slam came in Hous- homer of the season. The three-time All-Star ton’s five-run seventh. Sports Calendar 6/30/13 6/30/13 Free Tennis Lessons. The Logan Kevin Gertz Basketball Camp. The County Commission is sponsoring free Kevin Gertz All Girls Basketball Camp tennis lessons this summer for all ages will be held August 12, 13 and 15 at Logan at the Logan High School Tennis Courts. Middle School from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly. Group or private lessons are welcome. For The cost of the camp is $40 and campers a lesson time please call Justin Turner at will receive a T-shirt. The camp is open to 6/20/13 304-687-7769. any girl in the K-8th grades. NOTICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF PROPOSED FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT
To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Persons:
This Notice is being published in accordance with Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Man- agement, which requires that an opportunity for public re- view and an explanation of the decision-making process, be provided when a federally-fun- ded action is proposed to be located in a floodplain.
The Town of Chapmanville proposes to locate the follow- ing project in a floodplain: Wa- ter System Upgrade Project. The purpose of this project will be to improve reliability and enhance service to approxim- ately 963 customers in the Town of Chapmanville and sur- rounding areas of Logan County. Construction includes approximately 8,500 linear feet of 10 inch and smaller diamet- er water main, demolition of two existing 100,000 gallon water tanks, construction of a new 200,000 gallon water tank, rehabilitation of an existing 300,000 gallon water tank, fire hydrants, and related appur- tenances.
The Town of Chapmanville will identify and evaluate practic- able alternatives to locating the above project in the base floodplain. If it is determined that the only practicable altern- ative is locating the above project in the base floodplain, then the impacts of the project will be identified. All efforts will be made to minimize harm to B5 life, and property and to pre- serve and restore the natural and beneficial value of the floodplain.
The facts and reasons for loc- ating the above-named project The Logan Banner, Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page B5 in a floodplain are as follows: to improve reliability and en- hance water service in the Town of Chapmanville and sur- rounding Logan County areas.
The project will be designed or modified to minimize harm to or within the floodplain in the following manner: all neces- sary permits and environment- al review processes will be in- cluded as part of this project. The natural and beneficial val- LEGALS LEGALS ues of the floodplainLEGALS will be ef- Miscellaneous Apartments/Townhouses fected only during construction of this system and any disturb- FOR SALE: New Unused 100 Lovely 1 BR Apt. In Historic PUBLIC NOTICE OF NOTICE FOR PUBLIC ance to the floodplain will be AMP, 16 circuit automatic Smith House B&B. At Wilkin- BLASTING OPERATIONS REVIEW OF PROPOSED restored to its original condi- switch for generator. $325.00 son, 10 mins. from Fountain FLOODPLAIN tion. Call 304-877-7181. Place Mall, 5 mins. from down- Notice is hereby given that DEVELOPMENT town Logan. Fully Furnished, Mingo Logan Coal Company, Additional information regard- AUCTION / ESTATE / new kitchen appliances, PO Box E, Sharples, WV To All Interested Agencies, ing the project is on file at the YARD SALE private entrance. NOT HUD 25183, 304-369-7500, Groups, and Persons: address given below and is Approved. $650.00 mo. Call WVDEP Permit No. S-5081- available for public examina- SERVICES 304-752-5212. 87, situated in East District of This Notice is being published tion and copying, upon re- Logan County, approximately in accordance with Executive quest, at the offices of the Re- Professional Services Unfurnished 1 BR Apt, 1.19 miles southeast of Order 11988, Floodplain Man- gion II Planning and Develop- Water/Sewage/Garbage paid Sharples, West Virginia; agement, which requires that ment Council, 400 3rd Avenue, Darrell Skeens Water Well 425 mo. 1 year lease, 1 month an opportunity for public re- Huntington, WV, 25701, Drilling, Contractor License free rent. No Hud, No Pets. In #WV284642. Gould pumps WVDEP Permit No. S-5013- view and an explanation of the between the hours of 8:30 a.m. Man, WV Call 304-752-5537 or sold & serviced. Call 824-5623 304-687-9395. 97, situated in East District of decision-making process, be and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Fri- or 1-800-924-6843 Logan County, approximately 2 provided when a federally-fun- day. Houses For Rent miles northwest of Blair, West ded action is proposed to be FINANCIAL SERVICES Virginia; located in a floodplain. All interested agencies, Mallory quite neighborhood ref- groups, and persons desiring erences and S/D required. Call WVDEP Permit No. S-5070- The Town of Chapmanville to comment on the above 304-583-6140 91, situated in East District of proposes to locate the follow- named project are invited to EMPLOYMENT MANUFACTURED Logan County, approximately ing project in a floodplain: Wa- submit written comments for 1.9 miles southeast of ter System Upgrade Project. consideration by Region II HOUSING Sharples, West Virginia; and The purpose of this project will Planning and Development Help Wanted General www.loganbanner.com be to improve reliability and Council to the above address. RESORT PROPERTY WVDEP Permit No. S-5049- enhance service to approxim- Such written comments should Mutter's Office Cleaning tak- 91, situated in East & Guyan ately 963 customers in the be received at the address ing applications Apply in per- son backgronud check & Districts of Logan County, ap- Town of Chapmanville and sur- specified above within fifteen ANIMALS proximately 1.1 miles south- rounding areas of Logan (15) days after the receipt or drug test upon hire Located east of Lake, West Virginia; County. Construction includes publication of this notice. No beside College at Mud Fork. approximately 8,500 linear feet action will be taken on the Great Outside Sales Posi- AGRICULTURE will be conducting blasting of 10 inch and smaller diamet- above- named project until tion OPEN! activities in accordance with all er water main, demolition of after that period of time. Great career opportunity with a State and Federal Laws and as two existing 100,000 gallon growing company is available approved by the Department of water tanks, construction of a Jerry Price Jr, Mayor for the right person. If you are AUTOMOTIVE Environmental Protection. new 200,000 gallon water tank, Town of Chapmanville self-motivated, energetic, cus- Blasting activities will occur rehabilitation of an existing 6/20/13 tomer service oriented and en- Monday through Saturday from 300,000 gallon water tank, fire joy selling then this is the ca- Autos for Sale “sunrise to sunset”. No blast- hydrants, and related appur- reer for you. Sales experience Stephens Auto Center ing shall be conducted on tenances. ANNOUNCEMENTS and knowledge of internet is a Sunday. Blasting is to com- Danville, WV plus. This sales area includes 369-2411 mence on July 1, 2013 and The Town of Chapmanville will but not limited to Williamson, continue through July 1, 2014. identify and evaluate practic- Ford-Crysler Belfry and Pikeville. This come Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep Ten minutes prior to and im- able alternatives to locating the Notices with an above average com- mediately after each blast, all above project in the base pensation plan with full bene- THORNHILL access to the specific area will floodplain. If it is determined THE USDA RURAL HOUS- fits. Send resume to Jennifer Buick-GMC be safeguarded from unauthor- that the only practicable altern- ING SERVICE HAS RE- James 435 Stratton Street, Lo- Trace Fork Corridor G ized entry. The warning signal ative is locating the above CEIVED AN APPLICATION gan WV 25601 or email 855-1402 prior to each blast shall be project in the base floodplain, FOR FEDERAL ASSIST- [email protected] from an air horn audible to at then the impacts of the project ANCE FROM THE CHAP- THORNHILL MANVILLE BUILDING COM- Ford-Lincoln least one half mile from the will be identified. All efforts will EDUCATION blast. The warning will be giv- be made to minimize harm to MISSION. THE PROPOSED Corridor G en three (3) minutes prior to life, and property and to pre- PROJECT CONSISTS OF Chapmanville detonation and will consist of serve and restore the natural THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 855-8300 three (3) short blasts of five (5) and beneficial value of the MULTI-PURPOSE GOVERN- REAL ESTATE SALES Commercial Trucks & Equipment seconds duration with five (5) floodplain. MENT AND COMMUNITY seconds between each blast. COMPLEX LOCATED ON 128 Logan Auto Trim & The all clear signal shall be The facts and reasons for loc- TRACY VICKERS AVENUE, Commercial Glass Shop one long blast from an air horn, ating the above-named project CHAPMANVILLE, WV. THIS Specialize In Auto Glass of twenty (20) seconds dura- in a floodplain are as follows: NOTICE IS ALSO TO IN- Century 21 Locally Owned 752-8622 FORM THE PUBLIC OF A Hometown Real tion. to improve reliability and en- AUTOMOTIVE Blasting shall be conducted in hance water service in the PUBLIC MEETING TO BE Estate, Inc. Brokers such a way so as to prevent Town of Chapmanville and sur- HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 8, 752-5570 AFTER MARKET adverse impacts to the public rounding Logan County areas. 2013, 6:00PM AT THE CHAP- or the environment. 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Thursday, June 20, 2013 ComiCComicss/EntErtainmEnt BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun
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Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, HHHH Keep a conversation mov- June 20, 2013: ing. Be willing to let your guard down zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman This year you have a glib qual- and put all your cards on the table. ity that creates a great deal of flow The conversion that ensues will allow for you. Your verbal command of greater give-and-take. Know what language defines your success. You you expect from someone else. Are will be unusually fortunate this year. there any boundaries being crossed? In the next month, you will christen a Tonight: Chat up a storm. new 12-year luck cycle. The first year LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) often is considered the best. If you HHH Honor your limits, as you are single, you could meet someone might not want to get mixed up in a significant in the next few months financial situation. You know how to who becomes important to your life say “no.” It is important to let others history. If you are attached, this year know where you stand and how you could mark a new beginning for you feel. Listen to your instincts regarding as a couple. SCORPIO finds you an emotional situation. Tonight: Treat intriguing but odd. a friend to dinner and a movie. The Stars Show the Kind of Day SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; HHHHH Do not hesitate to THE FAMILY CIRCUS 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult express your feelings. Others natural- CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ARIES (March 21-April 19) ly will focus on what you have to say. Bil Keane HHHHH Others will get your mes- Evaluate what is happening beyond by Dave Green sage loud and clear. For the most the obvious. Address any issues you By Dave Green part, you should expect to hear an encounter. Share a special event with open, unfiltered response. Your kind- a dear friend. Tonight: Demonstrate 1 ness and willingness to let another that the world really is your oyster. eccentric person express him- or SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) 3 4 8 herself will be greatly appreciated. HHH Know when to call it a day. Tonight: Know when to call it a night. You could get easily exhausted or 1 6 2 9 3 TAURUS (April 20-May 29) perhaps even aggravated by some- HHHH Others will be testing their one who is fundamental to your life limits. You might not be sure which history. Let this person take the lead. 6 8 way to head. Understanding evolves You will be able to work through a quickly if you deflect others’ energy problem at a later date. Indulge your- 8 5 and force those around you to take self. Tonight: Whatever works. responsibility. Your clarity in a dis- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) 2 1 cussion helps. Tonight: Start making HHHH A friend might reach out to weekend plans. you. Could this person have strong 8 7 9 1 2 GEMINI (May 21-June 20) feelings about you? You will want to HHHH Your playful nature attracts detach in order to see what is going 1 5 7 many people, yet others might really on with him or her. Be careful, espe- misunderstand where you are coming cially if you do not feel the same. You DENNIS THE MENACE 3 Inc. Syndicate, Features King by Dist. Puzzles, Conceptis 2013 from. Know your limits with people, do not want to lead this individual on. Hank Ketchum Difficulty Level 6/20 and recognize what is needed to Tonight: Where your friends are. proceed. Open up to new possibilities AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) that are presented by a loved one. HHH Don’t let someone ruin your Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise. day by giving too much power to his CANCER (June 21-July 22) or her statement. Avoid playing his or HHHH Your creativity seems her words over and over again in your endless to many people. You’ll hear mind. You will gain a new perspec- news in a more open manner than tive in a conversation with a friend. usual; however, sometimes you can’t Be sure not to take this for granted. help but close down. Honor your Tonight: A force to be dealt with. unusual ingenuity, and toss it into the PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) mix. You could be surprised by what HHHH Listen to a friend’s per- you hear. Tonight: Ever full of fun. spective. Someone at a distance LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) often serves as a trusted adviser. HHH You might encounter more Seek this person out in order to get obstacles than usual. Perhaps you feedback on what appears to be a are more sensitive right now. Initiate a touchy issue. A child or loved one conversation with a close family mem- expresses his or her feelings in an ber. Understand what this person unthreatening way. Tonight: Let expects, then make a decision about romance in. whether you want to fulfill his or her desires. Tonight: Mosey on home. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) at www.jacquelinebigar.com.
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The Logan Banner, Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page B7 Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB
The Associated Press also lose money when their play- quiring pitchers to wear any- said. “The risk is there, if you’re “You have 360 pitchers … and ers are on the disabled list. While thing more than they do now. in the wrong place at the wrong two have been hit in the head. Cleveland Indians reliever Major League Baseball has been “Absolutely not. No. This time, you just hope you’re in It happens. It’s a terrible thing. Vinnie Pestano has a recurring auditioning various types of game’s been played the way it’s a place where you can protect When guys like Happ and Cobb dream. A batter hits a line drive equipment to protect pitchers, been played for a long time,” he yourself a little bit.” get hit in the head, you feel ter- right back up the middle and it’s nothing has made the cut yet. said. “And when you sign up to Of the more than a dozen rible. It’s not because they’re screaming toward his head. Any gear would have to stay in play this game, no one’s forcing pitchers and managers The As- your teammate or your friend. He wakes up just before im- place during the violent, whole- you to play. No one’s pulling you sociated Press interviewed for You feel terrible.” pact. body motion of pitching, not out there to do it. You’re choos- this story, the one thing they Nevertheless, Latos was skep- The real thing is a night- hinder its effectiveness and, of ing to do it. It’s what we love all emphasized was just how tical of mandating safety im- mare scenario that happens a course, effectively protect their to do and obviously when you much bad luck it takes to be provements. couple times a season in the heads in event of an impact. choose to play you take the risks hit in the head. “It is what it is,” he said. “You major leagues. “I really hope something gets that come with doing it.” Sure, when a player gets hit, know comebackers can happen.” “Guys are bigger now and hit- done because it’s time to act,” Each major league game has everyone notices, but the vast And they will continue to do ting the ball harder and we’re Royals pitcher Bruce Chen said. at least a couple hundred pitch- majority of balls put into play so. The question is what can be throwing the ball harder and “I know it will probably take a es thrown. And there are more come nowhere near hurting any- when a guy hits one right on the done to prevent these rare but couple of years to get it done, screws bad things can happen,” than 2,500 games a season. Out one. And even the close calls dangerous incidents. Pestano said. but let’s do it. Too many guys are of all those games and all those emphasize how unlikely it is for Helmets? Protective cap lin- Most recently, it happened getting hurt.” pitches, no more than a few have a pitcher’s head and a batted ball ers? A protective screen, like Saturday night in Florida. Every pitcher knows that any a pitcher getting hit in the head. to wind up in the same place in in batting practice? All of these Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex pitch could result in a ball flying The rarity of those occurrenc- such a way that the pitcher is un- have been suggested. None have Cobb took a nasty shot off his 100 mph or more right back at es is such that most pitchers put able to turn or get his glove up. been acclaimed in baseball. Nei- head from the bat of Kansas his head. Not all of them agree it completely out of mind — out “That ball’s not big, so for that ther by rookies or veterans. City’s Eric Hosmer. That was that something must be done. of necessity, if nothing else. ball to hit me right there, the “I’m not going to overreact to the second time this season ev- “No one’s forcing you to play “If you think about it while percentage of chance of that hap- that because I’m not real sure eryone in the stadium at a Rays this game, and we’re not chil- you’re out there, you’re not go- pening to me is not worth doing a guy can pitch with a helmet game held their breath. In early dren,” Cubs pitcher Jeff Sa- ing to get your job done,” said all the headgear,” Giants pitcher to be honest with you,” Tigers May, on the very same mound, mardzija said. “We’re playing big Chris Jakubauskas, who was Jeremy Affeldt said. “Unless you manager Jim Leyland said. “I Toronto left-hander J.A. Happ league baseball with grown men, hit by a line drive early in the have to, I’m for that. That’s just can’t imagine a pitcher out there took a nasty shot off his head. so that’s the risk you take when 2010 season. your livelihood, I’m not going to pitching with an ear flap on. … Happ won’t return until July you play this game.” He sustained a concussion but die. I’m not going to do it.” I hate to sound cold about it be- — at the soonest. There’s no Samardzija played major col- recovered fully and is now in the Reds starter Mat Latos, mean- cause I don’t mean to, but I’m timetable for Cobb yet, though lege football as a wide receiver Cleveland minor league organi- while, actually calculated some not sure that’ll work.” he’s home from the hospital. at Notre Dame before he went zation, trying to return to the big chances. Ideally, baseball won’t have to In the meantime, baseball is into professional baseball, so he leagues. He has more immediate “Let’s see. You have five find out. left to figure out how to protect knows about danger in sports, problems than something that starters. No, wait, you have, “Hopefully it doesn’t get to the pitchers before one gets hurt in a and is familiar with wearing a lot statistically improbable. what, 12 pitchers on a team? point where there is a mandate more serious way. more protective equipment than “When you take into account Do the math,” he said, pulling to wear something,” Pestano It’s not just a player’s health he does on the mound. how many balls are put in play out his phone to use the calcu- said. “Because that would mean and livelihood at stake. Teams He is adamantly against re- every single year,” Jakubauskas lator function. something tragic has happened.” Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A son, wearing a tan jail jumpsuit with his prosecutor’s shoulders, prompting her to 25 hours of community service and at- contrite Chad Johnson apologized Mon- hands shackled at the waist. “I apologize. tell him twice not to touch her. The judge tend domestic violence counseling ses- day for disrespecting a judge when the I did have time to reflect on the mistakes I also pointed out that when Johnson head- sions twice a week during probation, and former NFL star slapped his attorney on made in this courtroom.” butted his then-wife, Evelyn Lozada of she extended his probation an extra three the backside in court last week and was re- Johnson walked out of jail shortly af- the reality TV show “Basketball Wives,” months through mid-October. leased from jail after only a week instead ter 4 p.m. and was met by his attorney, she suffered a three-inch gash on her head Swickle, the attorney who had his of 30 days. Adam Swickle, and sports agent Drew that required eight stitches. The judge backside slapped, said Johnson will fully Broward County Circuit Judge Kath- Rosenhaus. Johnson told reporters he was called those injuries horrific. comply with all probation conditions and leen McHugh accepted Johnson’s apology thankful to McHugh because she was the McHugh also said Johnson failed to ap- hopes to resurrect his NFL career. The and cut back his jail term for a probation first person to get him to slow down and preciate “the gift of probation” after plead- violation to the seven days he had already think about the path his life was taking. ing no contest to battery in the altercation six-time Pro Bowler was cut by the Mi- served since the rear-swatting. Johnson, a “No one has been able to do it, not even last August with Lozada, which prompted ami Dolphins after his arrest for battery; flamboyant wide receiver formerly known my parents,” he said. “I thank her. Every- her to quickly file for divorce. Johnson, he played most of his 11 seasons with the as Chad Ochocinco, said in court that he’d thing she did was justified.” 35, was in court because he had failed to Cincinnati Bengals along with one year had time to think about why his flippant Asked if he hoped to latch on with an meet with his probation officer for three with the New England Patriots. attitude was wrong — especially in a do- NFL team, Johnson said, “I just have to straight months. “He understands that this is the kind of mestic violence case. say my next move, my best move.” “I find that’s an arrogant disregard for a situation that can derail a person’s career,” “I just wanted to apologize for disre- McHugh noted that in a previous hear- court order,” the judge said. Swickle said. “We’re very confident he will specting the court last time,” said John- ing, Johnson put his arm around a female McHugh ordered Johnson to perform do what he should do.” Tomlin encouraged as Steelers finish minicamp PITTSBURGH (AP) — been a great offseason,” ans like James Harrison, we do moving forward is lead this team deep into at the young guys, telling Pittsburgh Steelers coach Tomlin said. “But, and I Max Starks, Mike Wallace what’s really significant.” the playoffs all the way to them that they might think Mike Tomlin likes what think that but is signifi- and Casey Hampton leav- Veteran inside lineback- the Super Bowl.” they’ve arrived, but they he’s seen over the last cant because legitimately, ing, replaced by younger er Larry Foote, entering It’s a role Foote is grow- aren’t veterans yet. They few months, even though you’d like to find ways to players who need to make his 13th season, is among ing into, trying to do for have to stay in their place he knows it won’t matter measure offseasons and an impact if Pittsburgh the team’s elder statesmen others what his mentors and keep learning.” much if the Steelers can’t feel good about it, but the wants to bounce back. is prepared to become a did for him when he broke build on it when they re- reality is these types of So far, Tomlin is pleased. leader in the locker room. into the league. port for training camp processes are measured “As I sit here today I feel “There are only a couple “Even last year, I wanted next month. based on results.” good about the founda- guys in here who are older to duplicate the things that The team wrapped up The results didn’t meet tion we’ve laid for 2013,” than me, so it’s a big chal- James Farrior did for years Hotline 831-3450 6/16 - 20 minicamp on Thursday, Pittsburgh’s lofty stan- he said. “I like the efforts lenge,” Foote said. “Not for this team, as far as be- $5.75 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6PM meeting with coaches be- dards a year ago, when the of the guys, the messages pressure, but I want to ing a leader on defense MAN OF STEEL 3D (PG-13) 4:00 - 7:00 fore Tomlin let his players Steelers slipped to 8-8 and have been received. We’re lead this team into the and never blinking at ad- MAN OF STEEL 2D (PG-13) go early rather than take missed the playoffs. The just in a good place, but playoffs. I’ve been led, and versity and always trying 12:30 - 10:00 the field. roster underwent a signifi- that doesn’t assure us any- I’ve been following other to be your best,” Foote THE PURGE (R) 12:20 - 2:15 - 4:25 - 7:30 - 9:30 “I just told the guys it’s cant makeover, with veter- thing. We understand what guys, so hopefully I can said. “We’re always yelling THIS IS THE END (R) 12:10 - 2:20 - 4:35 - 7:30 - 9:55 NOW YOU SEE ME (PG-13) 12:00 - 2:15 - 4:35 - 7:00 - 9:30 INTERNSHIP (PG13) 12:50-4:05-7:00-9:35 FAST & FURIOUS (PG13) 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45 Ohio football player classified as sex offender AFTER EARTH (PG13) 12:20-2:25-4:40-7:25-9:45 THE HANGOVER 3D (R) 7:10-9:40 COLUMBUS, Ohio tence that Lipps handed Friday’s court appearance. to comment Friday on Richmond was sen- EPIC 3D (PG) 12:00 (AP) — A high school Mays in March when he Richmond’s attorney, the nature of the motions, tenced to at least one year EPIC 2D (PG) 2:10-4:25 football player convicted of convicted the teen of rap- Walter Madison, declined which were sealed. for raping the girl. FREE KidsFlix Weds. 6/19 10 am PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS! 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Mays could have to report “If he’s in compliance to a local sheriff every six and does everything months for 20 years. he’s asked to do, as a ju- Unlike adult sex offend- venile he ought to be re- ers, however, Mays’ name turned to his family and won’t be included on pub- attempt to piece his life licly accessible websites. back together.” And he can request to Mays has been a model have the sex offender clas- inmate at Cuyahoga Hills, sification removed later Nemann said. based on his history of re- A lawyer for the girl habilitation. and her family called the classification level “a fair Lipps also agreed Friday resolution.” with a request from Mays’ The 20-year reporting attorneys that the teen be requirement sends “a pret- transferred from Cuyahoga ty powerful message about Hills Juvenile Correctional how severe the crime was,” Facility near Cleveland to a said Wheeling, W.Va., at- southern Ohio facility that torney Bob Fitzsimmons. works with sex offenders. He wouldn’t comment on One of Mays’ attorneys the possibility of an early said after the hearing he release request for Mays. will ask Lipps to release Lipps had been sched- Mays from state custody if uled to hold hearings for he successfully completes both of the two players he the program at Lighthouse convicted of rape in March. Youth Center-Paint Creek He canceled the hearing in Chillicothe. for defendant Ma’Lik Rich- That would be a depar- mond after the teen’s law- ture from the two-year sen- yer filed motions ahead of B8
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