Top Wordmasters.  Willard E. (Peg) Ellsesser (left), Civic Forum Scioto County Spelling Bee chairman, congratulates the top three spellers after they finished in the spelldown at Portsmouth High School Friday night.  They are (left to right) Kenneth Lauderback, first, Minford Junior High School; Maureen Sommer, second, Holy Redeemer, and Lucinda Lauderback, third Minford Elementary.  The three spellers, along with 11 other finalists will represent the county next Friday in The Times 18th annual District Spelling Bee at PHS.  (Times photo by Bill Graham.)