Most who know me know that I love the Kentucky Wildcats. I did not know that Cam Thoroughman was a Clay High School product. I was sick the night that WV took down my Wildcats in the NCAA Elite 8 game to prevent UK's Final Four appearance and possible Eighth National NCAA Championship. Congratulations to the fine young Portsmouth man who continues in Clay's lineage of Carol and Clay Vice in making Portsmouth proud of the Cultural Center of Our Universe!
This article is from the Portsmouth Daily times
sign in Catching up with Cam: Time to ‘shine’
by Chris Dunham9 days ago
West Virginia’s Cam Thoroughman sits at midcourt in Lucas Oil Stadium after a practice earlier this week. The Mountaineers face Duke tonight.slideshow Following Monday's NCAA national championship game, a new version of the popular song "One Shining Moment" sang by Jennifer Hudson will be released.
In the 120 game minutes of the college basketball season, it will be up to those who take the floor to produce those shining moments.
Cam Thoroughman, a 2006 graduate of Clay High School and member of the West Virginia basketball team, will be one of those players at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis tonight for a national semifinal contest against Duke (33-5).
The Mountaineers are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to take on the Blue Devils.
"We're excited. We're ready to play," Thoroughman said. "We've been preparing for them and practicing for them for a week so we're ready to go."
All eyes were on the Mountaineers (31-6) on Friday afternoon as they took the floor at Lucas Oil Stadium for an open practice session. Following Butler, the team essentially playing the role of host school, WVU was on display in front of thousands of eyes.
"There were a lot of people there," Thoroughman said. "I heard as many as 30,000 people, but I'm not sure. It was definitely crazy. We practiced right after Butler, so a lot of the people were still there from that practice."
Thoroughman and his teammates were the center of attention off the court as well. When out with teammates De'Sean Butler and Joe Mazzulla on Friday, they were spotted by basketball fans in Indianapolis.
"People were walking up to us trying to get autographs and pictures and everything," he said.
In spite of all the distractions, the team tried to settle into a normal day-before-game routine in preparation for WVU's first Final Four contest since 1959.
"It was pretty much all the same," Thoroughman said. "We did the same stuff. Coach (Huggins) tried to keep everything the same so there's no difference for us."
Things will surely be different once the team takes the floor tonight. Lucas Oil Stadium is reportedly set to hold up to 71,000 fans for each of the Final Four contests.
"That's a lot a lot a lot of people," Thoroughman said. "It will be crazy for sure. It's going to be the most people I've ever played in front of — or anyone on the team I think."
Two years ago, the Mountaineers upset Duke 73-66 in a second round contest. Thoroughman had four points and as many rebounds in the win and will again be ready to do his part when his name is called tonight.
"I just want to go in there and do what I'm supposed to do," he said. "As long as we win, I'm happy."
Thoroughman knows there are a lot of people in the area happy for him and the Mountaineers as they continue their tournament run. He wanted to thank those who have been keeping up with the Mountaineers and those who will be tuning in tonight.
"I appreciate all the people following us and cheering for us," he said. "It definitely is good to know that people back home are rooting for me and West Virginia. I just really appreciate it."
West Virgina and Duke will tip at approximately 8:47 p.m., a half hour after the Michigan State-Butler contest concludes on CBS. The winners of the two games will play Monday night with a national title on the line.
Sadly, WV was taken out in the semi final game of the Final Four - Sam Kegley.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Portsmouth proud of Shawnee State Lady Basketball
Portsmouth Ohio is justly proud of Robin Hagen-Smith and her Shawnee State Lady Bears Basketball Team. Robin (who played for South Webster and Rio Grande) coached a National champion for Shawnee before and was this year's National runners-up. I wanted the University of Kentucky to interview her a few years ago. She has that special gift of recruiting and coaching that should make us all proud of the Center of Our Universe- Portsmouth, Ohio. Thanks to Chris Dunham of the Portsmouth Daily Times for this article.
Sam
SSU, community turn out to honor Bears
by Chris Dunham, PDT Sports Writer
22 days ago
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Dozens of elementary school students made up hundreds of fans that turned out to greet the Shawnee State women’s basketball team as the Bears returned from Sioux City, Iowa as NAIA DIvision II runners-up.
slideshow Throngs of people lined the sidewalks at Shawnee State University on Thursday as the SSU women's basketball team returned from Sioux City, Iowa following their appearance in the NAIA Division II National Championship Game.
A crowd estimated at several hundred turned out for the “Welcome Home Celebration,” greeting the Bears, who completed the bus ride home from the tournament after spending Wednesday night in Indianapolis.
"These are the people they've seen for four years in the stands," SSU head coach Robin Hagen-Smith said of the crowd. "To be able to celebrate it and see them and know how proud they were to be a Bear and part of Shawnee State and Portsmouth, it's just special... I told the girls before we went out to be proud to represent your hometown, your family, Shawnee State University, the state of Ohio and Portsmouth and we were darn proud to do that."
SSU represented everyone well, winning four tournament games to earn as spot in the Final Four for the third time in school history and first time since 1999.
The Bears defeated Indiana Wesleyan 56-55 on a Catrice Mitchell bucket with 5.8 seconds to go before falling to Northwestern (Iowa) in the national championship game.
"The Indiana Wesleyan game, that was our national championship right there," Hagen-Smith said. "But we had to get calmed down because we had one more to go. It was such an emotional high."
That contest, which featured a 10-point second-half comeback for the Bears, was a popular topic for the day's celebration.
"The final four game was amazing," sophomore guard Abby Ballman said. "It was really exciting. We had a great time off the court, too. I'll never forget the times we had. I know that we didn't win it but like coach says, that's not what matters. We had a great team and it was a blast."
The team arrived at Glockner's on U.S. 23 at approximately noon Thursday and was greeted by more than a dozen vehicles. Those people driving joined with local law enforcement vehicles to form a cavalcade that traveled down U.S. 23, as people stepped out of their businesses to wave and shout encouragement to the team.
Once on campus, the Bears were greeted by the crowd of cheering fans as they made their way into the University Center.
"It was really nice to see how many people support us and were here," Ballman said. "I didn't really expect that big of a turnout coming off the bus with all those kids cheering and all the people coming out of their stores and waving was really nice."
Shawnee State University President Rita Rice Morris took the microphone and commended Hagen-Smith and the team for all they had accomplished. She called the members of the team "Tremendous athletes, tremendous people and fierce competitors" and thanked them for their unselfish passion and determination.
Athletic director Jeff Hamilton then took the microphone and introduced the team's head coach. Hagen-Smith spoke for approximately 15 minutes and thanked the players, coaches, fans and others who had a hand in the team's successes this season.
"The greatest part of all is being able to celebrate with the people who have supported you and that was really the highlight," she said.
While Hagen-Smith admitted she did not feel she stated strongly enough how much the members of the team meant to her as individuals, she was able to remind them as a whole what she thought by telling an anecdote from earlier in the week.
"I said 'Look at me,'" Hagen-Smith said, recalling what she told the team on the bench in first moments after the championship game defeat. "People in the crowd probably thought I was yelling at them. I said 'Look up here at me. I am so proud of this team!'"
Judging by the turnout at Thursday's celebration, and the roar of the crowd after Hagen-Smith's brief story, hundreds of others are proud, as well.
CHRIS DUNHAM can be reached at cdunham@heartlandpublications.com.
Sam
SSU, community turn out to honor Bears
by Chris Dunham, PDT Sports Writer
22 days ago
662 views
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Dozens of elementary school students made up hundreds of fans that turned out to greet the Shawnee State women’s basketball team as the Bears returned from Sioux City, Iowa as NAIA DIvision II runners-up.
slideshow Throngs of people lined the sidewalks at Shawnee State University on Thursday as the SSU women's basketball team returned from Sioux City, Iowa following their appearance in the NAIA Division II National Championship Game.
A crowd estimated at several hundred turned out for the “Welcome Home Celebration,” greeting the Bears, who completed the bus ride home from the tournament after spending Wednesday night in Indianapolis.
"These are the people they've seen for four years in the stands," SSU head coach Robin Hagen-Smith said of the crowd. "To be able to celebrate it and see them and know how proud they were to be a Bear and part of Shawnee State and Portsmouth, it's just special... I told the girls before we went out to be proud to represent your hometown, your family, Shawnee State University, the state of Ohio and Portsmouth and we were darn proud to do that."
SSU represented everyone well, winning four tournament games to earn as spot in the Final Four for the third time in school history and first time since 1999.
The Bears defeated Indiana Wesleyan 56-55 on a Catrice Mitchell bucket with 5.8 seconds to go before falling to Northwestern (Iowa) in the national championship game.
"The Indiana Wesleyan game, that was our national championship right there," Hagen-Smith said. "But we had to get calmed down because we had one more to go. It was such an emotional high."
That contest, which featured a 10-point second-half comeback for the Bears, was a popular topic for the day's celebration.
"The final four game was amazing," sophomore guard Abby Ballman said. "It was really exciting. We had a great time off the court, too. I'll never forget the times we had. I know that we didn't win it but like coach says, that's not what matters. We had a great team and it was a blast."
The team arrived at Glockner's on U.S. 23 at approximately noon Thursday and was greeted by more than a dozen vehicles. Those people driving joined with local law enforcement vehicles to form a cavalcade that traveled down U.S. 23, as people stepped out of their businesses to wave and shout encouragement to the team.
Once on campus, the Bears were greeted by the crowd of cheering fans as they made their way into the University Center.
"It was really nice to see how many people support us and were here," Ballman said. "I didn't really expect that big of a turnout coming off the bus with all those kids cheering and all the people coming out of their stores and waving was really nice."
Shawnee State University President Rita Rice Morris took the microphone and commended Hagen-Smith and the team for all they had accomplished. She called the members of the team "Tremendous athletes, tremendous people and fierce competitors" and thanked them for their unselfish passion and determination.
Athletic director Jeff Hamilton then took the microphone and introduced the team's head coach. Hagen-Smith spoke for approximately 15 minutes and thanked the players, coaches, fans and others who had a hand in the team's successes this season.
"The greatest part of all is being able to celebrate with the people who have supported you and that was really the highlight," she said.
While Hagen-Smith admitted she did not feel she stated strongly enough how much the members of the team meant to her as individuals, she was able to remind them as a whole what she thought by telling an anecdote from earlier in the week.
"I said 'Look at me,'" Hagen-Smith said, recalling what she told the team on the bench in first moments after the championship game defeat. "People in the crowd probably thought I was yelling at them. I said 'Look up here at me. I am so proud of this team!'"
Judging by the turnout at Thursday's celebration, and the roar of the crowd after Hagen-Smith's brief story, hundreds of others are proud, as well.
CHRIS DUNHAM can be reached at cdunham@heartlandpublications.com.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
ADMIN bouncing all my email back to sender.
I am sorry but I am getting no emails. I believe it is the ESET security I purchased and installed.
I have sent some things out but have been able to open NONE!
compufrustration here!
Sam
I have sent some things out but have been able to open NONE!
compufrustration here!
Sam
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Link worth typing in- Frank Hunter's paintings of 50 years
Thanks Frank!
Frank Hunter is a Portsmouth Ohio (PHS 1955) artist who never forgets his roots. He has traveled a bit in his experiences and brings us site many of us have not been to, but should enjoy. All Portsmouth people must be proud of Frank Hunter, our artist friend. He includes the Park Shoppe, a part of Mound Park and the Portsmouth train station in this wonderful group of slides.
I love your paintings, Frank. You have a wonderful talent to put your sites and
memories on canvas or paper. I appreciate your sharing them.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: "samgabe" samgabe@earthlink.net
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:26
Subject: My paintings now on youtube
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO3-E2F7BkU
Frank Hunter is a Portsmouth Ohio (PHS 1955) artist who never forgets his roots. He has traveled a bit in his experiences and brings us site many of us have not been to, but should enjoy. All Portsmouth people must be proud of Frank Hunter, our artist friend. He includes the Park Shoppe, a part of Mound Park and the Portsmouth train station in this wonderful group of slides.
I love your paintings, Frank. You have a wonderful talent to put your sites and
memories on canvas or paper. I appreciate your sharing them.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: "samgabe" samgabe@earthlink.net
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:26
Subject: My paintings now on youtube
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO3-E2F7BkU
TOP- New Political Party from my good friend, Dan Baird
This is good, Dan and I like the idea of voting incumbents out unless they are voting as representatives of the people. As a Kool-Aid guy I would prefer the name Teed-Off Party or TOP.
Thomas Jefferson said: "That government is best which governs less." The elitists think they know better how to spend our money but the record shows that they DON'T! We have taxes out the gazoo and the idiots in Washington want more!
How sad. I love the Tea Party group; however a third party just cannot make it. I was not born into the Republican party although my dad had been repub before Roosevelt, whom most all of us thought was a hero. Frankilin led us well throughout most of WWII, along with Churchill of England. He was an orator who knew what America was about contrarily to this guy, who may be an orator, but has no idea about America. Even FDR wanted to turn America into a kingdom or a fifedom. We are being largely sold down the river by this o, his czars, and the elitists in congress.
I can easily vote for most republicans and nearly NO democ rats, who little o bought off for his health care bill. There are so many black Americans who were much more qualified for this PUSA job, but the black group has to come back to those of us who may not have marched, but voted in civil Rights and have highly supported those among us who work honestly for a living and pay their (ugh) taxes whether they are black, white, or otherwise a good American.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: "DBaird"
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 09:09
Subject: Fw: POP
> New Political Party.
>
> Not Democrat, Not Republican, Not Independent.
>
> It's called the "PISSED OFF PARTY" (or POP). This party is dedicated to vote
> every incumbent out of office in the next elections. If you're Democrat,
> vote Democrat. Just don't vote for the incumbent. If you're Republican, vote
> Republican. Just don't vote for the incumbent..
>
> We need to send a message to all politicians, that we're tired of their B.S.
> If the country votes out all the incumbents, the new incoming politicians
> will get the message. It's pretty simple. Nobody needs to change parties and
> lets face it, there's plenty of blame to spread around.
>
> A few good politicians will lose their job but they probably have better
> retirement and insurance then 95% of the American public.
>
> You've had to struggle for the last 5 years.. Some of you have lost your job
> and may be working in some other sector just to feed your family.
>
> I guarantee you, none of them will suffer like this country has. If you like
> what's going on and think this is a bad idea, delete this. But if you're fed
> up and think this is a good idea, then pass
> this E-mail on. If you really think this has legs then a website and a blog
> could help get the word out
>
> Here's an irritated Senior!! This should be read and understood by all
> Americans
>
> Democrats, Republicans, EVERYONE!!
>
> To All 535 voting members of the Legislature; it is now official you
> are ALL corrupt morons: The U.S. Post Service was established in 1775. You
> have had 234 years to get it right and it is broke. Social Security was
> established in 1935. You have had 74 years to get it right and it is broke.
> Fannie Mae was established in 1938. You have had 71 years to get it right
> and it is broke. War on Poverty started in 1964. You have had 45 years to
> get it right; $1 trillion of our money is confiscated each year and
> transferred to "the poor" and they only want more. Medicare and Medicaid
> were established in 1965. You have had 44 years to get it right and they are
> broke. Freddie Mac was established in 1970. You have had 39 years to get it
> right and it is broke. The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to
> lessen our dependence on foreign oil. It has ballooned to 16,000 employees
> with a budget of $24 billion a year and we import more oil than ever before.
> You had 32 years to get it right and it is an abysmal failure. You have
> FAILED in every "government service" you have shoved down our throats while
> overspending our tax dollars
>
> AND YOU WANT AMERICANS TO BELIEVE YOU CAN BE TRUSTED WITH A GOVERNMENT-RUN
> HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
>
> IT'S NOT ABOUT THE NEED FOR GOOD HEALTH CARE, IT'S ABOUT TRUSTING THE
> GOVERNMENT TO RUN IT.
>
Thomas Jefferson said: "That government is best which governs less." The elitists think they know better how to spend our money but the record shows that they DON'T! We have taxes out the gazoo and the idiots in Washington want more!
How sad. I love the Tea Party group; however a third party just cannot make it. I was not born into the Republican party although my dad had been repub before Roosevelt, whom most all of us thought was a hero. Frankilin led us well throughout most of WWII, along with Churchill of England. He was an orator who knew what America was about contrarily to this guy, who may be an orator, but has no idea about America. Even FDR wanted to turn America into a kingdom or a fifedom. We are being largely sold down the river by this o, his czars, and the elitists in congress.
I can easily vote for most republicans and nearly NO democ rats, who little o bought off for his health care bill. There are so many black Americans who were much more qualified for this PUSA job, but the black group has to come back to those of us who may not have marched, but voted in civil Rights and have highly supported those among us who work honestly for a living and pay their (ugh) taxes whether they are black, white, or otherwise a good American.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: "DBaird"
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 09:09
Subject: Fw: POP
> New Political Party.
>
> Not Democrat, Not Republican, Not Independent.
>
> It's called the "PISSED OFF PARTY" (or POP). This party is dedicated to vote
> every incumbent out of office in the next elections. If you're Democrat,
> vote Democrat. Just don't vote for the incumbent. If you're Republican, vote
> Republican. Just don't vote for the incumbent..
>
> We need to send a message to all politicians, that we're tired of their B.S.
> If the country votes out all the incumbents, the new incoming politicians
> will get the message. It's pretty simple. Nobody needs to change parties and
> lets face it, there's plenty of blame to spread around.
>
> A few good politicians will lose their job but they probably have better
> retirement and insurance then 95% of the American public.
>
> You've had to struggle for the last 5 years.. Some of you have lost your job
> and may be working in some other sector just to feed your family.
>
> I guarantee you, none of them will suffer like this country has. If you like
> what's going on and think this is a bad idea, delete this. But if you're fed
> up and think this is a good idea, then pass
> this E-mail on. If you really think this has legs then a website and a blog
> could help get the word out
>
> Here's an irritated Senior!! This should be read and understood by all
> Americans
>
> Democrats, Republicans, EVERYONE!!
>
> To All 535 voting members of the Legislature; it is now official you
> are ALL corrupt morons: The U.S. Post Service was established in 1775. You
> have had 234 years to get it right and it is broke. Social Security was
> established in 1935. You have had 74 years to get it right and it is broke.
> Fannie Mae was established in 1938. You have had 71 years to get it right
> and it is broke. War on Poverty started in 1964. You have had 45 years to
> get it right; $1 trillion of our money is confiscated each year and
> transferred to "the poor" and they only want more. Medicare and Medicaid
> were established in 1965. You have had 44 years to get it right and they are
> broke. Freddie Mac was established in 1970. You have had 39 years to get it
> right and it is broke. The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to
> lessen our dependence on foreign oil. It has ballooned to 16,000 employees
> with a budget of $24 billion a year and we import more oil than ever before.
> You had 32 years to get it right and it is an abysmal failure. You have
> FAILED in every "government service" you have shoved down our throats while
> overspending our tax dollars
>
> AND YOU WANT AMERICANS TO BELIEVE YOU CAN BE TRUSTED WITH A GOVERNMENT-RUN
> HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
>
> IT'S NOT ABOUT THE NEED FOR GOOD HEALTH CARE, IT'S ABOUT TRUSTING THE
> GOVERNMENT TO RUN IT.
>
Thanks to my ISP Time Warner RoadRunner- I'm back!
I caused most of my problems by doing a thing on my computer that I should not have. No, it wasn't a naughty thing. It was innocent, but ignorant.
My special gratitiude to those who may come back and visit!
Sam Kegley
aka SamKat- Kentucky basketball fan
My special gratitiude to those who may come back and visit!
Sam Kegley
aka SamKat- Kentucky basketball fan
Eleia Roddy- former UK player and current pro in Spain
Thanks Eleia! You are special to this world, to your family, to your UK friends, and to me!
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: eleia roddy
To: Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:22
Subject: Fwd: Blinded eyes
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: E Roddy
Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Subject: Blinded eyes
To: eyes2see@yahoo.com
There was
a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind.
She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend.
He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend,
'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'
One day,
someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages
came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked
her,'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The
girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected
that.. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
led her to refuse to marry him.
Her
boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
they were yours, they were mine.'
This is
how the human brain often works when our status changes.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
was always by their side in the most painful situations.
Life Is a
Gift
Today
before you say an unkind word -
Think of someone who can't speak.
Before
you complain about the taste of your food -
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before
you complain about your husband or wife -
Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today
before you complain about life -
Think of someone who went too early to the grave.
Before
whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when
you are tired and complain about your job -
Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.
And when
depressing thoughts seem to get you down -
Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.
==========================
I PRAY
THIS MOVES AROUND
THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE...
May your troubles be less, may your blessings be more, and
may nothing but happiness come through your door.
God's Blessings be with you always
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: eleia roddy
To: Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:22
Subject: Fwd: Blinded eyes
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: E Roddy
Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Subject: Blinded eyes
To: eyes2see@yahoo.com
There was
a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind.
She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend.
He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend,
'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'
One day,
someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages
came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.
He asked
her,'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The
girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected
that.. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
led her to refuse to marry him.
Her
boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
they were yours, they were mine.'
This is
how the human brain often works when our status changes.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
was always by their side in the most painful situations.
Life Is a
Gift
Today
before you say an unkind word -
Think of someone who can't speak.
Before
you complain about the taste of your food -
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before
you complain about your husband or wife -
Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today
before you complain about life -
Think of someone who went too early to the grave.
Before
whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when
you are tired and complain about your job -
Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.
And when
depressing thoughts seem to get you down -
Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.
==========================
I PRAY
THIS MOVES AROUND
THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE...
May your troubles be less, may your blessings be more, and
may nothing but happiness come through your door.
God's Blessings be with you always
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