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Spend green to stay green pH A new plan proposes an optional $5 fee i~l ' ifJr t-H added to tuition bill that would be used for ^—— 1 M environmental //<* projects | Page S i '/' *m I **
She works hard for the money Faculty columnist Phil Shurrer believes Carol Cartwright's raise in salary upon becoming the University's permanent president is well worth it | Page 4
Whistling' while they work President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden's "whistle stop" Amtrak tour before his inauguration is a great way to be accessible to Americans and to promote government programs, says columnist Marisha Pietrowski | Page 4
George Yoinovich set to retire The Ohio senator says his decision to leave the Senate is for his Heads While students were gone on family | Page 14 winter break the University has To check oui a photo slideshow of the Unwetsity'i active shooter drill. Men's hockey been shaking things up k ■ www.bgnews.com team takes in a up\ few losses In a weekend of games Baugher resigns as Over 40 University staff University, area police Cartwright becomes against Ohio State, the Falcon hockey team University provost informed their contract forces participate in 11th University president. showed great offensive due to 'family reasons' may not be renewed active shooter drill commits to two years skill, but allowed too ByGinaPotthoff many goals on defense By Tim Sampson By Kelly M«ti By Rally M.ti Executive Editor Managing Editor Campus Editor | Page 9 Campus Editor Shirley Baugher has resigned Ftorty-three administrative Last Monday at 9:10 a.m. in After 195 minutes of discussion her position as provost and vice staff were given their six- Olscamp Hall, University police and delegation in an executive president of academic affairs at month notices when most and several other law enforce- session last Tuesday morning the the University. other faculty, staff and stu- ment agencies prepared for a Hoard of Trustees announced A letter from interim President dents were enjoying time off situation they hope to never see interim President Carol Cartwright Carol Cartwright was sent out to in December. — nearly 20 victims fighting for has committed to a two-year term, select faculty and administrators Senior Director of their lives at the hands of a shoot- becoming the eleventh president Wednesday. Dec. 17. announcing Communications David er on campus, of tin* University. Baugher's resignation. Kielmeyer said 43 employ- The active shooter drill was When Cartwright was named However, Baugher will assist ees were notified their con- held while students were on win- interim president in July, she held a
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I In a mock shooting scenario, would you |fH rather play the good J3 guy or the bad guy? City hopes free gifts will Residents to pick new ."Outstanding increase bike registrations Citizens' this month By Stan Shapiro police are unable to return the ByKrirtanVatM ALANASERYIS Reporter bike to its owner. CityEdlor Freshman, Social Wort "They end up auctioned off," For a limited time those who 1 let rick said. When long-time Bowling "I'd be the good guy so register their bikes will get more The helmets and strobe lights Green residents Dick and I could be the hero of than the ownership security are being offered to encour- Nadine Edwards were given the age higher registration and Outstanding Citizens Award last BGSU."|Page4 from the Bowling Green City Police. bike safety. While law does not lanuary, the two active commu- Registering a bike only costs require helmets, strobelightsare nity volunteers were pleasantly $3 and while supplies last, reg- required for riding after dark. surprised — but not because of KATtSNWKB '-! i-\ '. .'. istration will come with a free The police in conjunction with the award. ■ bike helmet and strobe light. the Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Although the Edwards fit the Registration, which is required Commission collected most of description of dynamic leaders Water main break causes havoc TODAY by a city ordinance, helps the the helmets and strobe lights working for the betterment of AM Snow police recover bikes that are lost through donations and are hop- the community through their The water main running underneath Harshman and Kreischer High: 29 Low:-1 and found. ing more students and commu- involvement and co-chairing of sprang a leak yesterday morning, causing the water in those dorms After a bike is registered, a nity members take time to regis- the Simpson Garden Park, the and Conklin to be turned off. The main broke around 4 a.m., but the sticker is put under the seat and ter their bikes. couple didn't think anyone was water wasn't turned off unt il 9 a.m. Residents couldn't use water until 4 helps the owner claim owner- Not only will the $3 registra- watching their voluntecrism tliat about 2:30 p.m. Traffic was also blocked by the hole the excavation ship if the police recovers the tion provide safety, but it is also closely. crew had to dig to fix the leak. TOMORROW bike. a more cost efficient option than "We never expected |the "We didn't sec anything over there that would cause the leak," said PM Snow U. Tony Hetrick said the police Pat Hoehn, the superintendent of the plumbing shop on campus. end up collecting a lot of bikes See BIKES | Page 2 See AWARD | Page 2 High: 18, Low: 5 Hoehn also said there were plans to replace the underground piping that are unregistered and the next year.
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"Shirley has He said 20 of the 43 admin- Late last month, the University BAUGHER LAYOFFS istrative staff notified were CARTWRIGHT infotmed 43 administrative staff members they would be let go From P.igel From Page 1 positions paid by the state's From Page 1 been instrumental Success Challenge Program, at the end of the spring semester. Current S titoi Vice Provost Mark to a number of tracts will not or may not which is one piece of reduced fimi stance that she would not be Cartwright hopes diese cuts are (Ironiko transition into the role be renewed for the fiscal statefunding. Administrative coming out of retirement to fulfill only temporary, and said other of interim provost for theupcom year, which ends June 30. staff in theOfficeof Academic die president's spot, but would changes will lie detennined dur- in; pring semester. Baugbei will initiatives..." Depending on the amount of Enhancement, the Career instead aid in the national search. ing the spring semester. assist Gromko for 'Hi days aftei ■ m |hl| University President state funding, some employ- Center and the Center for "Dr. Cartwright has firmly "We are trying our best to assess bet resignation which was affec- ees could keep their posi- Mulitcultural and Academic declined our hints she should the upcoming situations and we tiveDei " said. tions, he said. Initiatives received the bulk take the role as president for have a strong leadership team In tlic letter, Cartwrighl states iHlieradministralorshavecome The University would save of the notifications. months." said Trustee Chair lohn ready to face the challenges and that Baughei is leaving the in Baughers defense on the issue about $2 million with the While most administra- Harbal. "But finally our persis- any decision being made will be , the aiea community better blood hags were attached to Library associate, said after the ed, but an e-mail was sent out WHO WAS INVOLVED? DRILL prepare for emergency crisis the victims, Director of Public Virginia Tech shootings and in roughly 30 minutes. horn I agel situations." Safely lames Wiegand said. other such incidents in recent The University had planned ■ BGSU Police Department During the drill, the police Over 100 volunteers were years, she didn't hesitate to on using a new method to send ■ Bowling Green City Police let break is to not cause alarm, ran through three different called to help with the activi- answer the call for volunteers the text messages, Wiegand ■ Bowling Green Fire hut the drill itself was realistic. scenarios of a shunter. The gun- ties playing the roles of victims, because she works on campus. said, but it was not yet installed Department ill tested how last the man's capture was different in media and other distractions "You never know what could and they had to revert to the old Wood County Sheriff Univet i ilice Department ■ each scenario: In one case, the the police could possibly face happen" she said after being method. ■ Wood County Emergency and otli r iurroundlng agen gunman was shot In police; in while trying to secure the area. "shot" through the leg. Ohio Highway Patrol Management Agency uld respond and how another, critically injured: and Adam Ramos, 14, played the Following the exercises, Superintendent Col. Richard ■ Ohio State Highway Patrol well the) could communicate in the third, the shooter was role of a young victim shot in an initial critique was given, Collins said despite the kinks with each other. ■ Nbrthwood Police taken into custody. the left shoulder, lie was told Wiegand said. A full report of in the system, it is still good to Department and other sur- ording to a statement Along with the gunman. to yell for help and lell those the drills won't be issued for practice these drills because rounding police jurisdictions .sued bj Marketing and three t ictims were "killed," an responding what was going on several weeks, and although this could happen on any col- ■ American Red Cross of i ommunications, "the threat officer was shot and 18 others inside. the critique was fairly positive, lege campus. Wood County of violence on college cam- were injured. It was pretty scary being there were still some flaws. "In today's world you just ■ Wood County Hospital, has become a very valid "Simunition" or lake weapon- involved in something like this, For instance, the Alert BG text never know," he said. "So you where approximately 25 vic- sue in rei i ni years I his exet ry was used dining the morn- because it actually could hap- messages regarding the drills need to do the preparation tims with simulated injuries Igned in be as real ing drills. I'aintballs were fired pen here," Ramos said. were sent roughly 45 minutes work to hopefully respond in were transported Ible to help BGSU and rather than blanks and fake Gaynelle Predmore, a Jerome after police originally respond- an appropriate manner. aware of the program or haven't for this year, but believes the Recipients will also have dem- why they were chosen as winners BIKES made the effort to go register their helmets and strobe lights AWARD onstrated active leadership roles and what they bring to the com- from! bike with the city police. encouraged more bike riders to From Page 1 for the benerment of Bowling munity will help diem when it luniorEmma ihorkht thinks register their bicycles. Green through involvement in comes to making a decision about Heading to the local bike shop the idea of registering a bike is Iletrick said those who wish award|," Nadine said. "We vol- business, civic, social and service the next outstanding citizens, Dick Fetj equipment. Strobe kind of silly, but the program to receive a helmet and strobe unteer because we want to, not organizations. said. lights cost Mil lo $25, while a Itselfisn'l aiiadidea. light should hurry, as supplies because of the recognition — "This award promotes the quali- "I think we need someone who hasir hi In* i ,n Cycle Werks on "It makes sense if |a bikel's lost or are very limited. although it's always nice for people ty of life we have in Bowling Green," gets involved without looking at South Main Street in Bowling someone steals |it|, then they know Those who have registered or who do go above and beyond." Kilpatrick said. "We are proud of what the rewards are," he said. Green i osts upwards of $45, whose bike it is'Thoriilitsilid. stiff wish to registerabike can do And because the Edwards our community and its citizens, "People who win this should just Despite the benefits of register- Ketrick wasn't sure if regis- so at the Bowling Green Police received the award last year, they and specifically those who pro- want to be involved for the better- ing a bike, main students aren't tration numbers have Improved Divisional 175 W. Woostcr St. will have the honor of choosing mote 11 ia i quality of life." ment of tile community." the recipients of the Outstanding Along with the honor the award Besides the love for volunteer- JUST BIKING THROUGH: Citizens Award this year, along brings, winners will also receive ism the Edwards' seek in their I v i, |tn i cityn lid ■ with Bowling Green Chamber of an artistic piece representing the outstanding citizens, Nadine also k 'VWIIKII is legally Commerce members and inves- community or something about hopes the winners see volunteer . I tors. the winner, Kilpatrick said. work as something separate from " ihe award, which was first given And though the recipients will job and busy work. ' i an help police i li in 1957, recognizes one man and be decided within a one-session "I want the winner to know vol- stolen bicycles one woman who live and work in meeting in the next week, the win- unteerism goes beyond an occu- the Bowling Green area, Chamber ners will not be announced until pation, and that betterment of Executive Director Earlene die Bowling Green Chamber of the community comes from total Kilpatrick said. This year, roughly Commerce Annual Meeting and involvement," she said. "You have 10 nominations were turned in by Dinner Dance on Jan. 24. to impact a large group of people, SEAN SHAPIRO Ml K, MAS the Jan. 9 deadline. For the Edwards, remembering not just individuals." 107 Clay - $530 + $30 for utilities IMewlove Rentals • One bedroom apartments 125 Clay - Starting at $365 332 S. Main (our only office) • Close to downtown 131 Clay - Starting at $340 419-352-5620 www.newloverentals.com WWWBGNEWS.COM CAMPUS Tuesday. January 13.2009 3 USG serves students by A DAY AT THE RINK ■BV ■% ^^ becomingmorehands-on ^iw^^KR By India Hunt.r centennial campaign in 2010," 1 . Reporter Mutgi said. "USG felt getting a I'alcon In the past, a major complaint painted on 1-75 or by one of the regarding the Undergraduate entrances was not only impor- Student Government was that tant for student pride, but will they were not visible enough also provide instant advertis- on campus, causing USG mem- ing for BG as well," Mutgi said. bers to face that stigma head "Over a quarter of a million on. When USG President John people drive by our University Waynick and Vice President and this new sign will get us ^^^HfiSSfe •— Sundeep Mutgi were elected instantly recognized." i last spring, they promised to As a USG senator, members i^J *£ change that perception. And are expected to work on issues so far, they believe they have. they are passionate about that "|USG| has been far more affect students. involved and hands-on this One such project Internal year than in previous adminis- Affairs Senator Leo Almeida \ J trations," Mutgi said. "We real- has been working on since he : ly have tackled those issues was a freshman is the Ethnic ^HIZA^JIH that matter to students." Student Center. Now a junior. CHRISTINA MCGINNIS Serving students and being Almeida wants to see the FANS: Father and son hit the glass surrounding the ice ol the hockey arena in celebration of a Falcon hockey player scoring a goal during Saturday's game against Ohio State their voice at the University is Ethnic Student Center become the major function of USG. closer to a reality this year. "I really want students to "I really want to work on truly feel comfortable to getting the proposal ready to Almeida writing a resolution USG also plans to finalize August 2008 being taken from international approach us with their con- present to the Student Union on USG's behalf. the Student Bill of Rights this ■ Campus beautification - USG students in what they call a cerns and even to help be a and getting funding for this And although this is the last semester. worked to get landscaping compromise part of the solution if they so center," Almeida said. semester of Springboard, USG "This will be an important across the campus December 2008 choose," Waynick said. The Ethnic Student Center is still working with the pro- change for students because ■ Added two stops to North ■ Work in opposing Section O. With fall semester 2008 gone is a place where various mul- vost to keep the mentorship outlined in the new charter shuttle route which is a section that wants aspect of the program alive. will be directives that for any and spring 2009 here, USG will ticultural organizations on to inspect the inside of rental campus could meet and col- "We think that along with detrimental change that will September 2008 continue addressing matters properties that directly affect students, laborate. the great benefits of mentor- take place on campus, USG ■ Voter registration efforts - Waynick said. "As it is right now with so ship in Springboard for all must be notified in a timely USG registers 4.500 students January 2009-May 2009 "One issue that we're work- many organizations, some- parties involved, numbers matter," Waynick said. "In to vote ■ Continue work with Section O ing on that is really important times events are scheduled on have shown that retention this Student Bill of Rights the October 2008 ■ Continue working with pro- to students is the Section O the same day since organiza- rates of freshmen were higher," University will be forced to ■ Resolution for Student Bill of vost to retain mentorship issue," Waynick said. tions don't know about one Waynick said. "And keeping consult USG." Rights written aspect of Springboard Several studentshave shared another's schedule," Almeida students at the University is This is especially important ■ Voter registration efforts con- ■ Work in finding more parking very important." considering what happened their disagreement over said. "With the new Ethnic tinue options for University students Section O, which would allow Student Center, which we are With plans of the Stroh with the rollover situation. faculty and staff inspectors to look over the proposing would be located Center unveiled, USG is excit- "We don't ever want any- November 2008 ■ Student Bill of Rights to exterior and interior of rental where the Multicultural room ed for what the new state-of- thing like that to happen again ■ Springboard resolution written be included in charter of properties. Waynick, along is now, would help to elimi- the-art facility will mean for because we were consulted - USG writes a plea to keep University with other USG members, will nate that issue and potentially students, Mutgi said. after the fact, which was not Springboard Program ■ Continue work with Ethnic continue to fight the issue increase attendance to organi- "This new facility will be acceptable," Waynick said. ■ International fee waivers reso- Student Center until the desired outcome is zation events." something that will provide Even though USG has worked lution written - USG writes ■ Work on getting falcon logo reached. Almeida also believes hav- a sense of pride for students on many tasks, members of their stance on the fee waivers on 1-75 But before now, USG has ing an Ethnic Student Center not only now, but many years USG are ready to accomplish worked on several matters last would be a great support down the road," Mutgi said. even more in this semester. fall and some of those projects resource for students. "When alumni come to visit "USG has been so hands-on will carry over into this semes- "Although we have the Office campus, they reconnect with this year with assisting with ter, Mutgi said. of Multicultural and Academic many of the buildings on cam- the search for a new president, For instance, having a pic- Initiatives, that seems to be pus and now our generation voter registration, serving on Check us out online at: ture of the Falcon logo on an geared more toward first-year will have that opportunity to committees and other proj- 1-75 overpass is something students, this would be a the ground break on a new ects," Almeida said. "But we that got started last semester greater resource for everyone," building and feel that same are excited to continue work- by USG. Almeida said. sense of connection." ing for and representing stu- www.bgnews com "There will for sure be sig- Along with these mat- The Stroh Center is a build- dents this semester." nage with the University's ters, USG has also taken an ing that will host athletic "We're excited to hit the mascot welcoming students active role with retaining the events, concerts and com- ground running," Waynick back to campus before the Springboard Program, with mencement. said. Commons — NEW HOURS Commons Marketplace Food Court Kravings Dining Center Main Hour. 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Administrative coming out ofretjrement to fulfill only temporary and said other >'si (en iii,' upconi initiatives..." year, which ends lime 30. staff in t he Office of Acadcm Ic the presidents spot, but would changes will he determined dur- itei Baughei will Depend inn on I he amount of Enhancement, the Career instead aid in the national search. ing ihe spring semester. n o Us aftii state funding, some employ- Center and the Center for "Dr. Cartwright has firmly "\\fe are trying our best to assess which was affei ees could keep their posi- Multicultural and Academic declined our hints she should the upcoming situations and we tions, he said. Initiatives received the hoik take the role as president for have a strong leadership team c idieradministratorshavecome I he University would save of the notifications. months," said Trustee chair John ready to face the challenges and leaving tlie id llaugher's defense on the Issue aboul S2 million with the While most administra- llarbal. "But finally our persis- any decision being made will be i uiuK reasons." cil budget cuts I il U hippie, vice noncontract renewal, taking tive staff received their six- tence paid off and she is what we made together," she said. has recentl; pn sidem fhi student affairs, said iniu account thai some of the month notices throughout dunk will serve the Interests of die (iirtwright was made presi- ler, who lia die provosl has done her best to 43 administrative staff will the month of December, University." dent with a (i-2 vote at the general ■■ since 2007 and reconcile critical budget cuts with be HI,lined. Kielmeyer said eight were (iirtwright, who served as presi- assembly meeting. The two trust- . higliesi paid die Uiiiversity's academic mission. According to University notified Christmas Eve. dent of Kent State I liiM'rsity for 15 ees opposed slated they believed i ries nf anony- "in HIM talks mi budget strate policy, administrative staff "We regret thai mistake." years, said she was finally pushed in Canwrighl's leadership abili- d|)ainphlelsenritlcd .Hies. Ba i| hi! H ii othei adminis- and faculty must be notified be said, explaining ihe pol- to take the position when Shirley ties but do nol want to call off the ■ i en distributed trators have all been on the same six months before being let go, icies in place should have Baughcr resigned as University national search jost yet. attacking 111 . I "i Kielmeyei said Informing all been more sensitive to the provost and vice president for Although llarbal didn't know ■'■■ es primarily in the letter, Cartwrighl •i:i employees in December situation. academic affairs in IXiemlxT. exactly how much money was :■ and staff resig praised Baugher's service to the allows the University some Kielmeyer said only admin- she also acknowledged economic s|M'iu In searching for a perma- li ii I Iniversity. flexibility when the state istrative staff have received struggles die University will lace in nent replacement for former University President Sidney ■ "Shirley has been instrumental budget is finalized in late notices, Depending on state coming months. din ' foi the in launching u numbei ol initia- spring. funding, more administra- "The University maintain- Itiheau, he said il was becoming i tives thai are absolutely essential "We're Imping to keep te staff or classified staff ing strong leadership is an asset too costly. I inBCiSU'slutun i irtwrighlsaid. some, he said. "Our budget could see nonconlract considering the search for a new Cartwrighl is the first woman id lliis article was is dependent in huge part on renewals next. No faculty are provost, budget cuts to be made to lead die University. Her con- originally published at bgnetvs. the state ... ["hat's what's up in line for contract nonre- and Ihe enrollment issue we arc tract mus through luue 20. 2011. in "i tli.ii lie .oinnlilMi. 17.2008. in the air." newals at this time, he said. lacing." she said. I ler salary will Ix- $375,000 a year. ihe area community bettei blood hags were attached 10 library associate, said after the ed, but an e-mail was sent out WHO WAS INVOLVED? IRILL I'm emergcni j 1 risis the victims, Director of Public Virginia Tech shootings and in roughly 30 minutes. situations." Safety lames Wiegand said. other such incidents in recent The University had planned ■ BGSU Police Department I lining the drill, the police liver mo volunteers were years, she didn't hesitate to on using a new method to send ■ Bowling Green City Police alarm, ran through three differenl railed to help with the activi- answer ihe call for volunteers the text messages, Wiegand ■ Bowling Green Fire alistic. scenarios of a shooter. The gun ties play ing the roles of victims, because she works on campus. said, hut il was not yet installed Department fasi the man's capture was differenl In media and oilier distractions "You never know what could and they had to revert to the old ■ Wood County Sheriff dice I lepaiiineiii each scenario: in one case, ihe the police could possibly lace happen" she said after being method. ■ Wood County Emergency 111 rounding agen gunman tvas shui In police! in while trying to secure the area. "shot" through the leg. Ohio Highway Patrol Management Agency md and how another, (ritically injured: and \dam Ramos, 14, played the following the exercises, Superintendent Col. Richard ■ Ohio State Highway Patrol ommunicatc in the third, the shootei was role ol a young victim shot in an initial critique was given, Collins said despite the kinks ■ eJbrthwood Police ilier. taken into custody. the left shoulder, lie was told Wiegand said. A full reporl of in ihe system, it is still good to Department and other sur- a statement ;h the gunman, In veil for help and tell lllose the drills won't be issued for practice these drills because rounding police jurisdictions Marketing and three 1 ictims were "killed,"' an responding what was going on several weeks, and although this could happen on any col- ■ American Red Cross of "the threat nllii ( 1 was slim and 111 Others inside the critique was fairly positive, lege campus. Wood County mi college cani- were injured. • li was pretty scary being there were still some flaws. "In today's world you just ■ Wood County Hospital, , valid "Simunition" or lake weapon- involved in something like lliis. For instance, the Alert BC text never know," he said. "So you where approximately 25 vic- is exei used during ihe morn because ii actually could hap- messages regarding the drills need to do the preparation tims with simulated injuries igned in he ii ing drills. Paintballs were fired pen here."' Uaniossaid. were sent roughly 45 minutes work to hopefully respond in were transported tc help BGSU and than blanks and lake Gaynelle Predmore, a Jerome after police originally respond- an appropriate manner. aware ol iln program or haven't for Ibis year, bill believes ihe Recipients will also have dem- why they were chosen as winners made tlie effort togoregistertheii helmets and strobe lights AWARD onstrated active leadership roles and what they bring lo the com- bike with the city police. encouraged more hike riders to From Page 1 for the benerment of Bowling munity will help diem when it Iimioi I inina I lun u hi thinks registei their bicycles. Green through involvement in comes to making a decisinn about headin al bike shop the idea ol registering a hike is I letrick said those who wish award)," Nadine said. "We vol- business, civic, social and service the next outstanding citizens. Dick [uipment. kind of silly, Inn the program to receive a helmet and strobe unicer because we want to. not organizations. said. while a itsell isn't a bad idea. liglil should hurry, as supplies because of the recognition — "This award promotes die quali- T think we need someone wiio basic I ..le Wei k-. mi "it makes sense il |abike|slostor are very limited. although it's always nice for people fy of life we have in BowlingGreen," gets involved without looking at i in Bowling someone steals lit], then they know I hose who have registered or who do go above and beyond." Kilpatrick said. "We are proud of what the rewards are." he said. . . i. u I lose bike il is," Tin »ichl said. si ill wisliioiegislerabikec.il i do And because the Edwards our community and its citizens, "People who win (his should just I >■ .| ite (li i benefits ol registei I letrick wasn't sine if regls so at the howling Green Police received the award last year, (hey and specifically those who pro- want to he involved for the better- ludents aren'i t ration numbers have improved Division al 175 VV. Wooslci St. will have the honor of choosing mole that quality of life." ment of the community." the recipients of die Outstanding Along with the honor the award Besides the love for voluntecr- ING THROUGH: Citizens Award this year, along brings, winners will also receive ism (he Edwards' seek in their wiih Bowling Green Chamber of an artistic piece representing the outstanding citizens, Nadine also Commerce members and inves- community or something about hopes die winners see volunteer tors. the winner, Kilpatrick said. work as something sc|iarate from The award, which was firsl given And though the recipients will job and busy work. in 1957, recognizes one man and be decided within a one-session "I want the winner lo know vol- ■ one woman who live and work in meeting in die next week, tlie win- unleerism gix-s beyond an occu- Ihe Bowling Green area, Chamber ners will not be announced until pation, and that betterment of Executive Director Earlene the liowling Green Chamber of the community comes from total Kilpatrick said. This year, roughly Commerce Annual Meeting and involvement," she said. "You have 10 nominations were turned in by Dinner Dance on Ian. 24. to impact a large group of people, SEAN SHAPIRO ■.:.'.• die Ian. 9 deadline. For the Edwards, remembering not just individuals" ay - $530 + $30 for utilities Newlove Rentals • One bedroom apartments 25 Clay - Starting at $365 332 S. Main (our only office) 419-352-5620 • Close to downtown 31 Clay - Starting at $340 www.newloverentals.com WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAMPUS Tuestfay. Jaouapr 13 2009 S USG serves students by A DAY AT THE RINK b ecomingmorehands-on By India Hunter centennial campaign in 2010," Reporter Mutgi said. "USG felt getting a Falcon In the past, a major complaint painted on 1-75 or by one of the regarding the Undergraduate entrances was not only impor- Student Government was that tant for student pride, but will they were not visible enough also provide instant advertis- on campus, causing USG mem ing for BG as well," Mutgi said. bers to face that stigma head "Over a quarter of a million on. When USG President lohn people drive by our University Waynick and Vice President and this new sign will get us Sundeep Mutgi were elected instantly recognized." last spring, they promised to As a USG senator, members change that perception. And are expected to work on issues so far, they believe they have. they are passionate about that "|I)S(i| has been far more affect students. involved and hands-on this One such project Internal year than in previous adminis- Affairs Senator l.eo Almeida trations," Mutgi said. "We real- has been working on since he ly have tackled those issues was a freshman is the Ethnic that matter to students." Student Center. Now a junior, CHRISTINA MCGINNIS Serving students and being Almeida wants to see the their voice at the University is Ethnic Student Center become FANS: I athei and son hit the glass surrounding the ire o( the hockey arena in celebration of a Fakon hocley player scoring a goal during Saturday's game against Ohio State the major function of USG. closer to a reality this year. "I really want students to "I really want to work on truly feel comfortable to getting the proposal ready to Almeida writing a resolution USG also plans to finalize August 2008 being taken from international approach us with their con- present to the Student Union on USC.'s behalf. the Student Bill of Rights this ■ Campus beautidcation - USG students in wh,jr they call a cerns and even to help be a and getting funding for this And although this is the last semester. worked to get landscaping compromise part of the solution if they so center," Almeida said. semester of Springboard, USG "This will be an important across the campus December 2008 choose," Waynirk said. The F.thnic Student Center is still working with the pro- change for students because ■ Added two stops to North ■ Work m oppcing Section O. Wit h fa 11 semester 2008 gone is a place where various mul- vost to keep the mentorship outlined in the new charter shuttle route which is a section that wants and spring2009 here, USG will ticultural organizations on aspect of the program alive. will be directives that for any to inspect the inside of rental continue addressing matters campus could meet and col- "We think that along with detrimental change that will September 2008 properties that directly affect students, laborate. the great benefits of mentor- take place on campus, USG ■ Voter registration efforts - Waynick said. "As it is right now with so ship in Springboard for all must be notified in a timely USG registers 4.500 students January 2009-May 2009 "One issue that we're work- many organizations, some- parties involved, numbers matter," Waynick said. "In to vote ■ Continue wort- with Section O ing on that is really important times events are scheduled on have shown that retention this Student Bill of Rights the October 2008 ■ Continue working with pro- to students is the Section () the same day since organiza- rates of freshmen were higher." University will be forced to ■ Resolution for Student Bill of vost to retain mentorship issue," Waynick said. tions don't know about one Waynick said. "And keeping consult USG." Rights written aspect of Springboard Several studentshave shared another's schedule," Almeida students at the University is This is especially important ■ Voter registration efforts con- ■ Work in finding more parking their disagreement over said. "With the new Ethnic very important." considering what happened tinue options for University students Section O, which would allow Student Center, which we are With plans of the Stroll with the rollover situation. faculty and staff inspectors to look over the proposing would be located Center unveiled. USG is excit- "We don't ever want any- November 2008 ■ Student Bill of Rights to exterior and interior of rental where the Multicultural room ed for what the new state-of- thing like that to happen again ■ Springboard resolution written be included in charter of properties. Waynick, along is now, would help to elimi- the-art facility will mean lor because we were consulted - USG writes a plea to keep University with other USG members, will nate that issue and potentially students, Mutgi said. after the fact, which was not Springboard Program ■ Continue work with Ethnic continue to fight the issue increase attendance to organi- "This new facility will be acceptable," Waynick said. ■ International fee waivers reso- Student Center until the desired outcome is zation events." something that will provide Even though USG has worked lution written - USG writes ■ Work on getting falcon logo reached. Almeida also believes hav- a sense of pride for students on main tasks, members of their stance on the fee waivers on 1-75 But before now, USG has ing an Ethnic Student Center not only now, but many years USG are ready to accomplish worked on several matters last would be a great support down the road," Mutgi said. even more in this semester. fall and some of those projects resource for students, "When alumni come to visit "USG has been so hands-on will carry over into this semes- "Although we have the Office campus, they reconnect with this year with assisting with ter, Mutgi said. of Multicultural and Academic many of the buildings on cam- the search for a new president, For instance, having a pic- Initiatives, that seems to be pus and now our generation voter registration, serving on ture of the Falcon logo on an geared more toward first-year will have that opportunity to committees and other proj- Check us out online at: 1-75 overpass is something students, this would be a the ground break on a new ects." Almeida said. "But we that got started last semester greater resource for everyone," building and feel that same are excited to continue work- by USG. Almeida said. sense of connection." ing for and representing stu- www.bgnews com "There will for sure be sig- Along with these mat- The Stroh Center is a build- dents this semester." nage with the University's ters, USG has also taken an ing that will host athletic "We're excited to hit the mascot welcoming students active role with retaining the events, concerts and com- ground running," Waynick back to campus before the Springboard Program, with mencement. said. Welcome Back Students! tinue i provide the best and fetftprices possible, ave implei id new hours. Zza's @ fcight for a newand improved menu. 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"li would be fun to "Police officer, based The good guy "The bad guy, VISIT US AT BGNEWS.COM be the bad guy." on my belief that the [because] I really don't because he's danger- b people should be like guns, and would. ous, and I'm always Have your own take on safe." rather be protecting the good girl." today's People On The Street? Or a suggestion for people" JANEE MAYS, AWAYEDAL JAMILLAH SMITH, a question? Give us your Junior. Freshman. MUTAIRI, BETH PARKER, feedback at bgnewscom Biology Tourism S Event Planning MPA. Political Science Freshman. Undecided STAFF EDITORIAL WALKING IS STILL HONEST YoOGWYWHvWm&W Y0Ufc8uS!C.GosNAeEl4E(if. Cartwright can't leave the nSSSvUW** U£ trfft. VE- YOU Wr»Y Ev5J STOT S)0r0..u«IAT OWLIoJWHb TOED TO !» R#.SiWc£ t IT YET.. On) THE PHaME '. _ ClMSOCt TOBAY? ^i . worniNi. rxwtrtWE 'University kitchen' a mess , &O..N6.CCI06USVW. :5&7 NO..WHY DOrt'r Wt Interim promt Interim president like an ill cliild, the University knowledge to make such changes, Interim d«uis tor stMr.il college!, is shackled with dropping enroll- and only hope site uses a very sharp and other vacant top positions at ment, a considerable deficit, a paring knife rather ili.ui an axe. tfx'Utuwrsity. poor local and national economy G. Pluilip Cartwright, thank you In a time of leadership ami finan- and empty shoes to fill in several for the patience; Besides, what's cial uncertainty at the University, top |X)sitions on campus. The another two years? With an annual it feels good to secure a president. University is going through transi- salary of £175.000. it's$750,000. KEITH PAKIZ i THE BG NEWS Lspuiaily one already familiar with tion, a feverish transition. With a salary increase of the University and the suite of Ohio Because of her success as presi- $75,000 from S300,000 as inter- Since she signed on as interim dent of Kent State University and im president, Cartwright is being president in June, University officials familiarity with complex state paid nearly S60.000 more than haw ben wishfully hoping Carol issues, Cartwright nally is the best former University President Cartwright would remove "interim'' candidate for the top job on cam- Sydney Itibeau did after 13 years Cartwright's salary high, but from her title. Hut the fo7-year-old pus. And site knows it. as University president. had no intention of staving long at As an avid cook, Cartwright must The Board ofTrustees either real- the t Inrvcisity; she had intentions of know the gt ilden nile of every kitch- ly wanted Cartwright, or she really re-retiring with herhusliiuid lliiL en: leave it deaner than how you wanted to retire, I j 11 ici way, she will hardly gratuitous But when Provost Shiilcy found it. The BCi News applauds have her chance to prove her worth liaugher resigned in December Carrwright's decision to lead the llie University needs a strong, solid tor personal reasons some son of University for another two years. leader. ing to a survey conducted by die should be compensated at more maternal instinct mast have heen But die University will experi- Chronicle of Higher Education, as or less die same level. triggered in Cartwright. She figured ence some major changes in the reported in the College News Web But that thinking destroys any she couldn't leave the University in next coming months. V\e believe Aapond lo staffeditoriiik at site, over one-third of all public incentive toward ambition or this condition. Carrwright has the experience and iiieiieii BRtgneu scam university presidents earn over desire to improve one's station in $500,000, and fifteen earn at least life. As previously stated, I'm no $700,000. The report indicates shill of Cartwright, but let's take Well, the news is out. that the median (or middle) salary a look at her record. Her back- Dr. Carol Cartwright, the for public university presidents is ground is in education, a field not Obama, Biden are accessible University's interim president, $427,400. In terms of 4-year uni- noted for being peopled by top has just been named the 10th versities. Gordon Gee at Ohio State earners Evidently, by hard work, president liy vote of the Board of tops the list at over SI.3 million, ambition and persistence she has will be a throwback to the political support for the government ser- Trustees. The Toledo news media while the president of the Kentucky improved her station in life. And, meet and greets of the past. vice by actively using and pos- has reported that her annual salary Community and Technical College she improved Kent State during lor years, our presidents have sibly promoting it. Although will be $375,000. heads up die community college her tenure there. been surrounded by secrecy and many of die stops are unan- Within minutes of the list at $610,670. (The Toledo Blade There's a provision in the security (for legitimate reasons), nounced, the major stations announcement, the faculty list- reports that (iee's expense allow- Internal Revenue Code dealing protecting them from harm. in which the train will stop are proc was humming widi indig- ance at OSU exceeds Cartwright with university employees who are However, in attempting to pro- large, enclosed or above-ground nation over her compensation salary.) provided with housing (such as tect them from liann, 1 believe stations where security could level. With people being laid off Some have "challenged" her to Cartwright). As an introduction to Before their inauguration as presi- they also are too hidden from the control the arrival and photo and tuition increasing, how—it is return a large portion of her salary this section. I always ask my Tax dent and vice-president, Barack American public which votes for opportunity moments between demanded — could the Board be to presumably be reallocated to students what is a critical function Obama and Joe Biden plan on them. Simply because this elec- the crowd and the incoming so callous, so arrogant, so unfeel- those of us in a lower salary bracket of a university president After a taking a "whistle stop" Amtrak trip tion cycle is over doesn't mean die president and vice-president. ing, as to compensate anyone at Being a "numbers guy," I thought certain amount of interaction, 1 tell from Philadelphia to Washington, elected should be removed from Additionally, although not all that level, given die current eco- it would be fun (!) to allocate a them that, in my opinion, a major D.C. They will make stops in cities access to the voting public until it's of the stops are public knowl- nomic climate? portion of her salary. Assuming job of a university president is to such as Baltimore and Wilmington, time for re-election. edge, it's likely that the govern- In the interests of full disclosure, 2,833 faculty and staff (according go around with a tin cup asking Del. The tour is touted as a means As Homeland Security ment has alerted and worked I must state diat I have never met to Wikipcdia) and assuming she for money. Pardon me for being to make this inauguration acces- Secretary Michael Chertoff said, to secure potentially dangerous Cartwright. I also must state that, should only receive $100,000, an so crass, and I'll grant you that it's sible to more citizens than in pre- "Remember, the Secret Service sites along the routes. as an Accounting instructor, I am equal reallocation would result a gold-plated tin cup but none- vious years. However, as Jan. 20 has taken the president to Iraq and The concerns raised about in the middle of my fifth year here in — are you ready for this? — a theless, a major job of a president nears. concerns an' being raised to Afghanistan, to some very hos- this trip are certainly not invalid. on a year-by-year contract with whopping $97.07 per year to each (or even a dean) is to solicit funds, about the safety of the trip. tile places aiiniiid the world. I'm One can view the image of die no tenure. Prior to die University, faculty and staff member, (Heck, donations and endowments and According to CNN. worries over comfortable that we have the skills Iraqi n-portcr throwing shoes at my background included over 30 let's just donate her entire salary interact with past, present and sabotage of bridges and tracks ... to protect the president-elect in President Bush with the Secret years in public accounting, non- back to the faculty and staff. Result potential benefactors and donors. along the train's route, the security Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Service seemingly out of sight profits and private industry. $ 13237 per year. Less than $ 12 per So, think twice about begnidg- levels at the train stops, and poten- Washington, D.C." and worry the same situation Having said all that. I'm neither month. We'd all live large on that) ing Cartwright her salary. Given tial harm to chemical plants along IfVice President-elect Biden can could arise on this trip, regard- surprised, nor shocked, nor offend- Part of the indignation at her the pressures, constraints, being the route are some of the reasons travel to Afghanistan as he did this less of Secretary ChertofTs affir- ed at her level of compensation. salary level is due to the gener- caught in die cross-fire from fac- this trip could be dangerous. past weekend, but there are con- mations. However, for nearly According to BGSU's Finance and al resentment in some quarters ulty, students, legislators, trustees, While tiierc are certainly risks cerns about him traveling in his two years, these candidates trav- Administration Office, Cartwright toward anyone making an "exces- alumni, politicians, etc., I think involved in this trip, the "whistle own country (as well as his binli eled around the nation promot- heads up an institution with an sive" amount of money — what- she'll earn every penny of it stop" tour would show an aware- state and die one he represented ing themselves on the campaign educational budget of over $275 ever that means. (Like beauty, I wish her well. ness and possibly campaign in the Senate), the concern shows trail, and they remained safe million for the current fiscal year. "excessive" is probably in the eye promises relating to public trans- a level of distrust of American citi- Washington. D.C. will be a Thafs over one-quarter billion dol- of the beholder.) This angst no portation and rail travel and zens. There are likely many peo- very busy place diis weekend, lars, folks. doubt has its origins in the socialist RespondloPhilal would bring back a level of excite- ple who wish to harm the men, and I can only speak for myself A little perspective: accord- belief that, since we're all equal, we [email protected] ment and awareness to Americai is but if both the Secret Service and in saying that while it would be about die inauguration of a new Homeland Security do their jobs, exciting to view a presidential president diis trip can be a success. inauguration, I would not want I remember when President Vice President-elect Biden to deal with die millions of peo- Clinton embarked on a "whistle made it clear during the election ple in the area for the event. CALLING ALL COLUMNISTS AND CARTOONISTS!!!! stop" tour in die 1990s. There cycle that he prided himself for Although students in Bowling was a sense of palpable excite- taking the train to Washington Green would be loo far away ment surrounding this trip, and from Wilmington and back, and from die event (if only the trip Need a place to voice your opinions? The Forum I remember being stopped at a he and president-elect Obama went from Senator Obama's railroad crossing in Toledo when supported Amtrak and similar rail home state, it would come section is looking for more people like you to write the train went past our car. It was programs during their Senate ten- through Toledo!), this trip would columns and illustrate for us. such a memorable experience, ures. Rather than being whisked help many people take notice and 1 felt as though I was part away in an airplane to arrive in of the change in command of history. 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WEB EDITOR month maximum reflect the view of The BG Nevis WWW.BGNEWS.COM CAMPUS Tuesday. January 15.2009 5 USG opposes rental property inspection 'Green' fee proposed to Univ. Section 0 would let city inspect interior of rental properties, USG voices disgust By Kyle Reynolds "I know the utilities depart- Environmental Action Group, Senior Reporter ment has their own agenda for lacoby is a student trust By India Hunter another plan outlining the rea- During the meeting, Chief of getting improved in the area ee and Dinan is a membei Reporter sons why they are not in support Staff Nicole I ratianne passed There has been a lot of talk about |of green technology]." Bennett of Undergraduate Student of the proposed Section 0. forms to USG members ask- going green and three students said. "The University is trying Government The Undergraduate Student "We have the support of the ing them to call their landlords and a faculty member want to to make money back and they I here is a diverse collec Government continued to voice mayor and executive branch at with an issue they may have help the University explore all will get some short-term returns, tion of backgrounds working their opposition to a proposal this time," USG President lohn and then document that mat- thai is green. but we are looking at more long- together on this and that shows to inspect the interior of rental Waynicksaid. ter whether the problem was Students lazmine Bennett, term projects than he 1 In ivcrsil v there is a collective Interest in properties. Members of USGdis- Mutgi said that a fine line corrected or not. Daniel lacoby, lohn Dinar) may not want to take risks on." em Ironmental sustainability. cussed Section O during the first exists between wanting to pro- As an example, Fratianne and interim Sustainability She said students should I lennessey said. general assembly meeting of the tect city residents and invasion. said she would call her land- CoordinatorNicholasl lennessey pay the fee to help improve lacoby said this project is spring semester last night. "This proposed section really lord about problems with are working on a plan to raise a problem that everyone con- worthwhile because it can belt) Section 0 refers to a section in seems like an invasion of stu- her dryer and then docu- money for green projects at the tributes to. the University become a leader the city's master plan to inspect dents' homes and rights and we ment the outcome. University by charging students "Students, employees and in green technology. the inside of rental properties. want to find a compromise," "This way we can show an optional S5 fee that would all of us use the University's "We want BGSU to be on It also proposes to inspect the Mutgi said. that landlords do care and show up in their tuition bill. resources like buildings and the forefront of environmental outside of a property, but this One suggestion presented do try to fix renters' prob- The plan will be proposed buses and all of this contributes action," lacoby said. is not the part of the plan USG was to possibly formulate a new lems and if we do this, we to the University's Board to the University's carbon foot- disagrees with. board regarding rental property can then demonstrate of Trustees before the end of print," Bennett said. "So I think "The aspect of this plan that inspections. what is the point of inte- the current semester and il we all have a duty and responsi- concerns us is the fact that the "Rather than have such a rior inspections," Fratianne approved, should be instituted bility to try and take away from city wants to have the right to vague policy, I think it would be said. "Showing evidence to by the beginning of the next what we put in." inspect the inside of a rental a good idea to create a specific counter Section O is cru- academic year, Bennett said. The money from the fees property," USG Vice President committee that would handle cial." Students will be able to waive woidd go directly to fund green Sundeep Mutgi said. "This seems inspection matters and handle it USG plans to send a few the fee if they wish to, she said. projects, I lennessey said. to be a bug that keeps coming that way," Mutgi said. members to present evi- Bennett came up with the "To clear up any confusion, back to bite." In another form of opposition dence and oppostion of idea after reading about other the fee would not go to pay any- Last semester USG wrote a res- to Section O. USG plans to pro- Section O on behalf of stu- universities that had instituted one's salary," I lennessey said. "If olution opposing Section 0, and vide evidence of their own show- dents during a city council a similar fee and had been suc- they keep this interim position this semester they will devise ing that renters are responsible. meeting next month. cessful. She said students would |of sustainability coordinator! be able to give some input on around the person in that posi- what projects they would like to tion will not be paid through see invested in. this fee. It will all go straight One project Bennett would to the activities." Ball State uses 'hiring freeze' to like to explore is sub-metering The three students the buildings on campus. working on the plan "All the buildings on campus come from different are on the same meter and I campus organiza- dissipate poor financial situation would like to see the University tions; Bennett By Bob Culp put a sub-metering system in is a member U-Wire place, so we can see what build- of BGSU's "We know we aren't going to be spared some ings use up the most energy," Bennett said. Ball State University President sacrifice as the financial situation continues to She would also like monitors, Jo Ann Gora and her senior similar to those in the Business staff have had a busy month. deteriorate. So the immediate action that the Administration Building, to Between the Dec. 16 hiring scroll the sub metering results in freeze and Gov. Mitch Daniels' university has taken is the hiring freeze." different buildings on campus proposed 4 percent budget cut Randy Howatd | Associate vice president of finance for students to see. to higher education funding The University is invest- Ian. 8, the university higher- ruption to university opera- budget with a surplus fund. ing in green projects such as ups have been searching for tions and offer an effective Compared to others, we think using cooking waste to power ways to save money in 2009. short-term solution to reduce Ball State University is in a pret- their lawn mowers and Bennett RandyHoward.associatevice expenses. ty favorable position. For a long applauds those efforts, but said president of finance and assis- "The impact on staffing time we have looked at ways we the projects the fee will go tant treasurer, said Ball State will vary among colleges and can save money." towards will be focused on is financially "well positioned" departments," Gora said in According to the Dec. 16 the environment, unlike the compared to other universities. the statement. "The impact President'sPerspective.an e-mail University projectsthat focus Gora and her senior staff, a of unfilled positions will be written by Gora announcing the on cutting costs. group comprised of univer- felt. This is not a scenario that hiring freeze, the university has sity vice presidents and other anyone would have chosen. reduced the cost per-square- important officials, have had a However, I'm confident that foot for building maintenance, series of meetings to determine with the creativity and entre- custodial services, utilities, land- short- and long-term solutions preneurial spirit among our scaping and administration for to the economic downturn. faculty and staff, we will be able the past seven years. They have Howard, who is in charge to meet our goal of protecting moved to electronic documen- of Ball State's budget, said the the delivery of education and tation for capital projects and meetings resulted in the hir- services that students expect." have recently moved to a single- ing freeze for vacant and new These answers were imple- source provider for office sup- positions and a search for each mented before Daniels made plies. The e-mail also noted diat cabinet department to cut its clear his want for a 4 percent "something as seemingly trivial spending by at least 1 percent. slash of higher education fund- as switching to foam hand soap "We know we aren't going to ing, in addition to the 1 per- has saved $ 17,000 a year." be spared some sacrifice as the cent mid-year cut to operating Other Indiana colleges and financial situation continues to appropriations in his biennial universities are finding the deteriorate," Howard said. "So, budget proposal Thursday. need to cope with the cuts. the immediate action that the Daniels' budget is expected Indiana University is set university has taken is the hir- to see harsh opposition by to lose $4.9 million from the ing freeze." the Democrat majority in the proposed reduction. Indiana Ball State has 55 facultyopen- Indiana General Assembly. The University President Michael A. ings, including the deans of the recent proposal is the first of McRobbie has ordered a slow- Miller College of Business and many reforms made to the bud- down of hires and frozen the Teachers College, according to get before it will go before its accounts of up to 400 of lU's its Web site. final vote this spring. senior administrators. Howard said exceptions to With Ball State's budget at Ivy Tech Community College the freeze are limited, but new about $300 million, a 1 percent may take the biggest hit. With hires would require approval cut to the operating appro- 14 branches throughout the by the president's cabinet. New priations would be about $1.3 state, the college depends on hires would be considered if million, Howard said. The state funding to offer affordable the position's vacancy would proposed 4 percent cut would programs. affect the quality of education, result in a loss of about $4.2 Howard said the university Howard said. million. has succeeded because of a Gora was unavailable for Howard said the university good strategic plan and updat- comment, but issued a state- is paying close attention to the ed buildings. ment outlining justification for economic situation, the hiring freeze. "The state of Indiana com- According to the statement, pared to other states is actu- the freeze was taken to cut ally in a pretty good position," spending while limiting dis- he said. "We have a balanced Check us out online at: www.bgnewscom Preferred Properties Co. Find A Place To Call Home wym.prelerredpropeniesco.com Dear Students: MAKE YOUR HOME AT: The deadline to enroll in or waive the BGSU Student Health Insurance Plan is quickly approaching. 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Associates Inc. and $3,000 from law took effect Ian. 1, prosecutors contracts last summer and fall The Illinois House Millennia Professional Services say. But the records reviewed by - including $10,000 the day after impeached Blagojevich on of Illinois Ltd. Omega is under the AP show the famously pro- the governor announced a $1.8 Friday. He awaits a Senate trial contract with the Transportation lific money-raiser pulled in only billion tollway project mentioned on removal from office and has Department for $250,000 this year $618,000 from luly 1 to Nov. 25, in criminal charges against him, denied wrongdoing. Millennia has $967,000 in work the latest date contained in the records show. According to the federal com- from the agency. document. An Associated Press review plaint, Blagojevich told an asso- Neither company's repre- About $60,000 of that came from of Blagojevich campaign con- ciate on Oct. 6 that he planned sentatives returned phone calls a Nov. 10 fundraiser organized by tributions from July through to announce a S1.8 billion con- yesterday. the head of an engineering firm November shows donations from gestion-relief plan for loll roads Blagojevich spokesman I.ucio whom the wiretap later caught 15 firms that hold millions of dol- in northeastern Illinois, indi- Guerrero said road construction Blagojevich calling and thanking lars in current contracts from cating that he "could have made projects are open to competitive for his support. the Illinois State Toll Highway a larger announcement'' but bidding. The criminal complaint identi- Authority the state Department wanted to see if a highway con- "1 have to assume that the fies the organizer only as the presi- ofTransportation, or both. tractor would come through on contracts were awarded based dent of "Engineering Finn 1." He is The Democratic governor was a request to raise $500,000 for on merit and not contributions," Ivan J. Dvorak ofTeng & Associates arrested Dec. 9 on a federal com- Blagojevich before year's end. Guerrero said. in Chicago, according to a person SfTHPMWMAN IAPPH0T0 plaint that alleges he tried to trade Blagojevich announced a pro- Tollway chairman lohn Mitola who has been informed about the official actions for campaign posal to add express toll lanes Oct. said in December that he could investigation but spoke only on IMPEACHED: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich begins to deliver his combined Slale of the money or a high-paying job. Up 15. A day later, he got $10,000 in never recall an instance in which condition of anonymity because it Slate and Budget Address to a joint session o( the General Assembly at ihe Illinois State for sale, according to the gov- contributions from transportation Blagojevich intervened for any is secret grand jury information. Capitol in Springfield. Ill On Friday. Jan 9 the Illinois House voted to impeach Blagojevich. a first in states history. . Police officer who ended Greek Affairs mall shooting resigns By Jennifer Dobner "Ken felt he has spent The Associated Press would like to congratulate the following members on making the years as a dedicated SALT LAKE CITY — An Ogden police officer hailed for help- servant... It's very ing to end a deadly Salt Lake City mall shooting nearly two discouraging." 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January 13.2009 7 GM chief speaks about future at Detroit auto DETROIT (AP) — General that are required under the about equal to the average of Motors Corp.'s chief operating government's loan terms, GM, S30 per hour Toyota Motor Corp. officer wouldn't say yesterday Chrysler and the union have pays at its older U.S. factories, whether GM will need all $18 been talking about labor cost according to the companies. billion in government loans it reducl ions and other changes to Rut including benefits and the sought from Congress, hut he their contracts. cost of providing health care to said GM's worst-case scenario The companies have until Feb. retirees, the Detroit automaker would require more than the 17 to hammer out amendments says its total labor cost is around $13.4 billion already allocated to their current laboi contracts $69 per hour, compared with an by the Treasury Depart merit thai would bring worker costs in all-inclusive cost of $53 per hour Speaking to reporters at the line with those of employees ai at Toyota. North American International foreign auto companies' plants GM's total cost will drop to Auto Show in Detroit. Fritz in the U.S. $62 per hour in 2010 when a Henderson said GM's emphasis UAW President Ron UAW administered trust fund is on making the Detroit auto- Gettelfinger has said the union starts paying retiree health care maker viable, showing that it will approach President-elect costs, With the remaining dif- can bring in more cash than it Rarack ohama's administra- ference due to the "legacy" costs spends and repay what it has tion to end what he called of century-old GM paying its borrowed. unfair requirements in t lie loan retiree pensions. The worst-case scenario terms for concessions from the Other items that are on GM presented to Congress in union. the table include payments December involved a U.S. U.S. Rep. Barney Prank, and benefits to laid-off work- market in which 10.5 million D-Muss., has proposed get- ers. The union has agreed to vehicles are sold a year. That ting rid ofa requirement that end the "jobs bank" program matches what several analysts GM and Chrysler negotiate under which laid-off workers are predicting after poor con- labor cost parity with foreign- can receive about 95 percent sumer confidence and tight owned automakers that have of their pay and benefits for credit helped U.S. auto sales fall U.S. factories. years, but the government's to 13.2 million vehicles last year, Hut Henderson said the plan calls for the companies to from 16.1 million in 2007. uncertainty over what con- eliminate other payments that Auto consulting company cessions are required doesn't supplement state unemploy- CSM Worldwide said it expects mean the company and union ment benefits immediately U.S. vehicle sales to hit a 27-ycar aren't talking about labor after a layoff. low of 11.5 million in 2009 but cost gaps. The plan also calls for the rebound to 13.6 million in 2010. "We know what llicise (lists UAW to take company slock Henderson said hcisconfideul are just like they do," he said. instead of cash for half the pay- GM will work out concessions Hourly wages for UAW work- ments Into the union-run health All TOMOBILE: Frit: Henderson, president and chief operating officer of the General Motors Corp.. speak to GM eni| from the United Auto Workers ers at GM factories already are care trust. American International Aulo Show on Sunday. Jan. IV 2009 m Detroit. Obama requests aid as he prepares for office By Jim Kuhnhenn Obama to get swift access to the considering holding a vote on a and much more to come in The Associated Press $350 billion and the opportunity resolution of disapproval as earl) the approximately SHOO billion to overhaul the much criticized as i hursday in hopes it would he economic stimulus bill that WASHINGTON — Acting at rescue package after taking office defeated, thus making the funds Democratic congressional lead- Rarack Obama's behest, yester- next Tuesday. Obama said that available about a week after ers promise to finish by mid- day President George W. Bush it would be "irresponsible ... to Obama inherits one of the worst February. Congress also is racing asked Congress for the final $350 enter into the administration financial crises in U.S. history. to have ready fol Obama a $35 billion in the financial bailout without any potential ammuni- It is cleat thai the financial billion health insurance program fund, effectively ceding econom- tion should then' he some sort of system, although improved for children, ic reins to the president-elect in emergency or weakening of the from where it was in September, Obama acted quickly, sending an extraordinary display of tran- financial system." is still frail," Obama said, a few prompt reassurances to congres- sition teamwork. Congress, where the use ol the hours aitet seeking Bush's help in sional leaders thai the money CHABLES 0HAPAPAK AP PHOTO (lliaina also sharply criticized money has met stiff bipartisan requesting the money. would aim to help free credit for Rush's handling of the money skepticism, has 15 days to vote to III jingress goes along. (Ibania small businesses .111(1 consumers OBAMA: President-elect Bar,xle Obama speaks to reporters dming Ins meeting with and promised radical changes. reject the request. Senate Majority would have a huge cache of and reduce (he rising number ol Mexico's President Felipe Caldefon. not pictured, in Washington, yesterday. Hush's move sets the stage for leader llarrv lleid. 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Illinois (,(n. reimbursement and the Senate Among the money coming ramp up fundraising in late 2008 Kod Blagojevich raised .11 least seat vacated by President-elect in was S3.000 from Omega & because a stricter fundraising SMMMO bom linns with state road BarackObama Associates Inc. and $3,000 from law took effect Ian. I. prosecutors contracts last summei and tail The Illinois House Millennia Professional Services say But the records reviewed by -including $10,000 the day aftet impeached Blagojevich on of Illinois ltd. Omega is under the AP show the famously pro- the'governor announced a Sl.8 Friday. I le awaits a Senate trial contract with the Transportation lific money-raiser pulled in only billion toUway project mentioned tin removal hum office and has I X'pai tmeiit Ic 11 $250,000 this year; $(>18,(XXJ from luly 1 to Nov. 25, in criminal charges against him. denied wrongdoing. Millennia has $967,000 in work the latest date contained in the records show. According to the federal com- from the agency. document. An Associated Press review plaint, Blagojevich told an asst 1 Neither company's repre- About 500.000 of that came from of Blagojevich campaign con- ciate on Oct. (i thai he planned sentatives returned phone calls a Nov. It) fundraiser organized by tributions front Ink through to announce a $1.8 billion con- yesterday the head of an engineering firm November shows donations from gestion relief plan for toll roads Blagojevich spokesman Uicio whom the wiretap later caught 15 firms that hold millions of dol- in northeastern Illinois, indi- Guerrero said road construction Blagojevich calling and thanking lars in current contracts Iron) cating that he could have made projects are open to competitive lor his support. the Illinois State Toll Highway a larger announcement" but bidding. The Criminal complaint identi- Authority, the state Department wanted to see ifahighwaj con- "I have to assume that the fies the organizer only as the presi- ol Tians|mnation.orholli. tractor would come through on contrails were awarded based dent of "l-iiguieering linn 1." He is The Democratic governor was a request to raise $500,000 lor on merit and not contributions." Ivan 1.1A orakoffcngoV Associates arrested I lee. 9 on a federal com Blagojevich before year's end. Guerrero said in Chicago, according to a person plaint that alleges lie tried to trade Blagojevich announced .1 pro liillway chairman Mm Mitola vviin has bean informed about the IMPEACHED: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich begins to deliver his combined Stale of the official actions for campaign posal tc 1 add express loll lanes I let. said in December that he could investigation but spoke only on Slate and Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly at the Illinois State money or a high-paying job. lip 15. A day later, he got SIO.OOO in neu'i recall an instance in which condition of anonymity because it Capitol in Springfield. Ill On Friday. Jan 9 the Illinois House voted to impeach Blagojevich. a lor sale, according to the Kiii coninhntions from transportation Blagojevich intervened lor any is secret grand jury information. first m state's histoty Police officer who ended Greek Affairs mall shooting resigns By Jennifer Dobner "Ken felt he has spent The Associated Press would like to congratulate the following members on making the years as a dedicated SALT LAKE CITY — An Ogden police officer hailed fur help servant... It's very ing 10 end a deadly Sail Lake City mall shooting nearly two discouraging." Dean's List Fall Semester 2008 years ago has resigned amid • ;i I Attorney Pelei tohiuon Mfi.mii- Gideon allegations of sexual miscon- ALPHA XI DELTA DELTA1ETASORORITY OMEGA PHI ALPHA CONGRATULATIONS ON TBE FOllOVilMG n M.IMI MIMS KoUa> SORDRITY uinaBaughnMn STRVECF SORORITY duct with a minor. IDSIHI.I (iiiiiii.in.i I Jin km.it Ii SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS: ijnanda tpauk) Krisien i meraon DarueneAuber In a one-sentence state- attorney had reached (heir I MII: Ripta lenaLebei Undcrgmdu Greek CPA 2.93 Klinbcrl) Becka Lynsey Eyman Michelle BaAumo Derek Rohrls i.t.ivn Ledinik) ment issued yesterday, Ogden conclusions. 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GM, $30 per hour IbyotaMotot Corp. officer wouldn't s;i\ yesterdaj ( hryslei and the union have pays ,n a- older U.S. factories, M whether (i\! will need all $18 been talking about labol cost according to the companies. billion in government loans it reductions and othci changes to Hut including benefits and the sought from Congress, hut he their contracts. nisi ot providing health care to said (IM'S worst case scenario I lie ompanieshavcuntill eh. retirees, the Detroit automaker would require more than the 17 to banunei out amendments says its total laboi cost is around $13.4 billion already allocated to thru current laboi contracts $69 pel hour, compared with an by the Treasury Department. thai would bringworkei costs in all inclusive cost of$53 per hour Speaking to repnrteis at the line with those ol emploj at Toyota. North American International foreign auto i ompanies' plants GM's total c ost will drop to w Auto show in Detroit, Fritz in the U.S. $62 per hour in 21)10 when a Henderson said GM's emphasis II v,i President Ron UAW administered trust fund is on making I lie Detroit auto- Ciettelfinger has said the union stalls paying retiree health care maker viable, showing that it will approai h President i lei i costs, with the remaining dif- can bring in more cash than it Barai k Obama's administra ference due to the "legacy 'i osts spends and repay what it has tion to end what he (ailed ol century old GM paying its borrowed. nut.HI requirements in the loan retiree pensions. The worst-case scenario terms for e \ .inns from the Othet items that are on (IM presented to Congress In union. the table include payments December involved a U.S. U.S Rep. Barney frank, and benefits to laid off work- market in which 10.5 million l> Mass . has proposed gel ers. The union has agreed to vehicles are sold a year. That ting i ill of a requirement that cud the jobs hank" program matches what several analysts i M and i Ihryslei negotiate under which laid-off workers are predicting alter poor con- laboi cost pat iiv w ith foreign- can receive about 95 percent sumer confidence and light owned automakers that have of theii paj and benefits foi credit helped U.S. auto sales Tail I IS fat lot ies. years, hut the government's to 13.2 million vehicles last year, Hoi Hendi i -mi said the plan calls tin the i ompanies to from 16.1 million in 31(17. uncertainty ovet what con- eliminate other payments that Auto consulting companj ■ r.-,i'>iis are required di supplement state unemploy- CSM Worldwide said ii expects mean the company and union ment benefits immediately U.S. vehicle sales to hit a 21 yeai aren't I ibout labor aftet II layoff. low of 11.5 million in 2009 but i nsi gaps. I he plan also calls for the rebound to 13.6million in 2010, I now what those costs IIUY in take company stock Henderson said he iscunf idem arejusl like thej do," he said instead ol cash I'm hall the pay- (iM will work out concessions Hour!) wages fot HAW work- ments into the union run health AUTOMOBILE: from the United Auto Workers ers at (,\i fat lories already are care trust. Obama requests aid as he prepares for office By Jim Kuhnhenn i Ibaina to gel swill ic cess to the considci ing hi $350 billion and tile opportuntU to overhaul the much criticized as I hursday in hcipi WASHINGTON - Acting at rescue package after taking office deteated. trill! Barack Obama's behest, yester- next luesday. Obama said that available ab day President George W. Bush it would be ' irresponsible to ■ asked ( ongressfoi the final S350 enter into the administi finam ii billion in the financial bailout without am potential ammuni- ' billion fund, effectively ceding econom- tion should there be some son ol ic reins to the president elect in emergency or weakening ol the from v. an extraordinary display of tran- financial system." is still I sition teamwork. Congress, where the use of the hours attet si el (.IIAPliyiHARAPAK i ibaina also sharply criticized money has mei stifl bipartisan requesting thi Bush's handling of the money skepticism, has 15 days to vote to 111 ongn ss small hi OBAMA: MH\ promised radical changes. refect the request. 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Then the White House said he when there were 30,000 people pulled off WASHINGTON - With rare would do it again Thursday public emotion, George W, night in a final address to the roofs right after the storm passed...Have Hush sat in fudgmenl on his nation. controversial, consequential Reaching hack to his first things happened fairly quickly? Absolutely." presidency yesterday, lament- day in office, he recalled walk- ing mistakes but claiming few ing Into the While House and vV Bush | P-esiderr as his own, heatedly defending having "a moment" when he his record on disasters in Iraq fell all the responsibilities of day, many with 'tears stream- it is a fact that violence dimin- and at home and offering kind- the job landing on his shoul- ing down their cheeks when ished and everyday life became Ij advice to a successor who ders. Barack Obama will feel they said It" more stable after his decision won largely because the nation that next week, he said, his tone "President-elect obama's in 2007 to send an additional GERALD HERBtRT ached for something new. gentry understanding. election docs speak volumes 30,000 American troops into By turns wistful, aggressive Indeed, he was full of sup- about how far this country has the fight. THE MANY FACES OF BUSH: nwiboof imagey shows different I portive words for Obama. and come when it comes to racial — He vigorously took issue ; his last news conference yesterday in the and joking in his final news con- ference, Hush covered a huge talked of being deeply affect- relations," Bush said, seeming with critics of the federal pressroom at the White H item. range of topics in summing ed while watching people say almost awe-struck. response to Katrina, the hur- up his eight years in the White mi tele\ ision thai they never He brushed off any sugges- ricane that devastated New House — the latest in a recent thought they would see such a tion that he'd found the job of Orleans. Gesturing and speak- president too burdensome — or ing with feeling, he said, "Don't t hat Obama would find it so. "It's tell me the federal response just pathetic, isn't it, self-pity?" was slow when there were he said. "And I don't believe that 30,000 people pulled off roofs President-elect Obama will be right after the storm passed," full of sell-pity.' he said. "Has the reconstruc- At the same time, Bush tion been perfect? No. Have showed his skin is not so thick things happened fairly quickly? as all that. "Sometimes the big- Absolutely." gesi disappointments will come — The president claimed from your so-called friends," progress toward peace in the he advised Obama. Bush's Middle liast. though any hopes former press secretary, Scott for an accord soon have been McClellan, released a scathing dashed by, among other things, tell-all book last year that still a bruising offensive by Israel in stings around the West Wing. the Gaza Strip. Asked one last lime by report- — Most angrily, Bush dis- ers about the major controver- missed, "some of the elite" who sies of his presidency, Bush had say he has damaged America's a ready answer for each: image around the world. 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RESIGNED: On Dec. 1. head men's soccer coach Fred Thompson stepped down good things hap- six goals in Page 12 following a 4-15-2 season. He was 18-69-8 in his B6 career. pened," said coach the first Scott Paluch. ONLINE "When they were game in transition they The BG News were really good." Sports Blog In the 8-5 loss Friday, BG con- tinued to get output from it's top Be sure to log on to The line of Brandon S\cndson. Dan BG News Sports Blog for Sexton and David Solway as they continued news and updates combined for seven points, and about your favorite Falcon freshmen defenseman Nick Bailen had his first two-goal collegiate sports teams This week, we FIRED: Gregg Brandon was fired as football coach on Nov. 29 after the Falcons snuggled to game. will be bringing you coverage a 6-6 season after being picked in the preseason to win the MAC East title. Friday also was the season debut of both of Wednesday's bas- for sophomore goalie Nick Eno who missed the entire first half ketball games, a video from of die season with a high ankle Wednesday's women's game sprain. Kno entered the contest and a live blog for Friday's hockey game. See HOCKEY! Page 10 www.bgnewssports.com Today in Falcon Sports History 1999-Michael Jordan gymnasts retires from basketball. He returned in 2001. lose to 1995—Owners unanimous- ly vote to end the NHL strike. Huskies 1971—Bernice Gera wins By Chris Sojk.i lawsuit against MLB allowing Reporter her to become an umpire. Going into the first meet of the 1962—Wilt Chamberlain year, gymnastics coach Kerri scores a then-record 73 points Beach was more concerned on getting the athletes focused on against Chicago. their events than the overall score. The List The Falcons recorded six indi- vidual top three Rickey Henderson is the all- NEW ERA: Dave Clawson was hired by the University as head football coach on Dec. 12. In UPSET: In the season opener, the Falcons knocked off then No. 25 Pitt 27-17 on Aug 30 finishes, with two time stolen bases leader in his introduction. Clawson promised to bring changes to Falcon football on and off the field m Pittsburgh. number one per- Major League Baseball. formances from junior Breanne Today, we're listing five Guy on the vault other players who found and from red- success swiping bases: shirt freshman Kasey Fillmore Breanne I.Lou Brock: The Hall on the balance Guy of Famer and Cardinals beam, but it Tied her was not enough legend is second all-time as they fell to career best in stolen bases with 938. the Huskies of with 9.875 He held the record until This is '09... Northern Illinois on the vault Henderson broke it in Sunday, 193.-150- atNIU 191.875. 1991. "The floor exer- 2.MauryWills:The cises were our big weakness Dodgers great stole 586 Sunday," coach bases in his 14-year career. kerri Beach said. Wills was one of the premier "I am happy with the overall per- base stealers of the 1960s. formance though Kasey 3.TyCobb:Cobbstole — it was much n Fillmore 892 bases in his Hall of Fame higher than last year's first meet. Freshman career, all with the Detroit "Since Northern had a strong Tigers, and is one of the first is in the MAC, it performance would have been great base stealers. on the really nice to 4. Tim Raines: Raines BALLIN': 8oth the mens and women's basketball teams have found success eaify in the MAC season and have overall winning records come away with balance beam had 808 stolen bases as he a win, but we'll get them next time." bounced between the Expos Junior Breanne Guy landed and White Sox for most of his M^l WK ' a 9.875 on the vault, tying her career. He added more thefts r *^^^B career best and also came up with the Yankees, Athletics. big on her floor exercise with a 9.775, tying for second. With her Orioles and Marlins. big scores in Sunday's meet, she 5. Kenny Lofton: * will be a key competitor for the Falcons this season. Lofton was one of the top if ^^1 "Breanne is our best A1I- base stealers of the mid- Arounder on the team," Beach "■^^^^^B 1990s with the Cleveland said. "We expect her to be the best gymnast in the MAC this Indians. He led the American ENOCHWul I season." League in steals from w ± Next Sunday, BG has their first 1992-1996 and has 622 in home meet of the season against SPRING TIME: PJ Mahone and the rest of the Falcons LEADING THE WAY: Senior captatn Ryan Shay will help SWING AWAY: Susan Sontag will help to lead the Falcon 1 Ball State at 2 p.m. in Anderson his career. will play the spring game in April. lead the Falcon bawball dub starting Feb 20 sohball teamstatting in Florida on Feb. 15 • Arena. . 10 ,iv 15. ?009 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM alcon basketball teams finding Tony Dungy retires from football INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony success as MAC play begins Dungy will retire after seven seasons in Indianapolis and |im Caldwell will take over as Colts By Andrew Harner 1 coach, one of his assistants con- firmed yesterday. while mosi students were away Receivers coach Clyde from the University on winter Christenscn said Dungy break BC's men's and women's informed the staff of bis deci- basketball teams were both Mill sion earlier in the day. lardal work. "I think there was an intensity Both learns found quite .i hit In there and it was emotional," ol in i - during Hie break ami he said. "We all fell like it was lave pui themselves in good going to happen one of these i i i the Mid-American years." • lice standings. Dungy met with players While you were away: lioih throughout the day to say good- I ouis i in . ami (4111 Miller's bye. squads bolli successfully opened The move comes a little more MKHMl CONROY i AP PHOTO than a week after the Colts were ith wins and finished FAMILY MAN: Tony Dungy cited family as one of the reasons for his retirement horn eliminated from the playoffs. theii non-conference schedules football An afternoon news conference with winning records. On the mi n's side, the Falcons OHDNAMCSINNIS MRGNtWS was scheduled to make the announcement. sad, but I don't know why I'm But Dungy's teams were also »rd overall since STREAKING: . basketta team has won 15 stidwjlit games, including the first ■ Repeated messages were sad," Christensen said. "To sec a eliminated from the playoffs llielall m :i i li-i inn including ■ hedule four times without winning a an 86 B2 upsel win of Buffalo left by The Associated Press on guy be happy and make a good decision, you should be happy. game, including the past two on Saturday ami four home \ii- Inn has been moved to 8 p.m. to might as well be a starter. Dungy's cell phone. accommodate the IV coverage. "lust because you don't start LoxSports.com was the first lo I guess I was just hoping for one seasons after winning the Super Inrii"-. Bowl — prompting some to (iii said getting the win againsl Thi' hockey team was sched- doesn't mean you can't achieve report Dungy's decision. more year with him." uled in play Michigan at 735 p.m. and aren't one of our best play- The plan to have Caldwell Dungy has always listed his speculate that Dungy's indeci- Buffalo in sian MAC play was a sion may have hurt the Colts' ii in his players. Sal unlay, hut that game has been ers.'' Orr said. "It's what you do replace Dungy was put in place priorities as faith, family and oming (ill. it mil the moved in a 5:05 start time. with the time you're given." last year when the coach pon- football, and returned to coach focus. Falcon honors: Chris Knight Lauren I'rochaska was dered retirement. Caldwell in 2008 when the Colts opened Dungy also spent six seasons I oneol [he biggest wins of in Tampa Bay. rejuvenating a i. i in saiil was named the MAC East men's named Player of the Week on joined Dungy's staff in Tampa the new Lucas Oil Stadium Bay in 2001, then moved with only after team owner |im Irsay moribund franchise and turn- \iii|i ■ and the women's team basketball Player of the Week the women's side after averag- yesterday. ing 21 points. 4.5 rebounds and Dungy to the Colts in 2002 and agreed to let Dungy use a pri- ing it into a perennial Super continued winning over break, Bowl contender in the late i ii record to 13-2 knight scored 17 first hall 3 assists in the first two MAC was the quarterbacks coach. A vate jet to commute home. points on 7-of-9 shooting against games of the season. year ago. Caldwell was elevated The decision ends a tenure 1990s and the eariy part of this and continuing what isnowa 11 decade. The 53-year-old coach ivinningstreak. Buffalo In the MAC opener. this is the third time this to associate head coach though in Indianapolis during which i i a Wi di i -dav the I alcons Bj t he end ul the game, knight season I'rochaska has won the he continued to coach Peyton Dungy became the first black left Tampa with a career record 1 scored 22 points and bad live award. She leads the team in Manning and )im Sorgi. coach to win a Super Bowl. He of 54-42 in the regular season illii ! i an earl) defidi in becoming the winningest coach beat Kent State 77-71 fortheirfirsl rebounds ami four assists in 29 points (165) and rebounds (5.9) Dungy has spent the past five reached the playoffs all seven in franchise history there, too, the MAC season and fol- minutes off the bench. (his season as well. years delating whether to leave seasons, winning five division lowed thai upwitha62-52defeal I his is the second time kniglii What's next: Both teams will football, each year taking about titles and appearing in two AFC and got the Buccaneers to the NFC title game in 1999. ofOliioon Saturday. has won the award in the past he in aclion on Wednesday with a week to meet with his family, title games. He's the only coach in NFL 'FV time: RSPNU has picked up throe weeks despite coining off the men traveling to Kent State which now lives in Tampa. He Dungy finishes his career as turda) night's homegame the bench in all the games. and the women hosting Miami. has always said when he left, he the Colts' franchise leader in vic- history to produce six straight againsl Akron. The start time Orr said even (hough Knigbl Both games start at 7 p.m. would not return. tories, going85-27 in the regular 12-win seasons and 10 consecu- iginallj slated loi a 4:30, i omesoffthe bench in games, he "You know, I (old my wife I'm season and 7-6 in the playoffs. tive playoff appearances. ienderson, Rice elected to baseball Hall of Fame HOCKEY From Page 9 By Mik« Fitzpatrick final year, joining Red Knifing at the 11:14 mark of the sec- i n (1967) and Ralph Kiner (1975). ond period after starter Jimmy I he pair will be inducted Spratt allowed his sixth goal on Rickey Henderson into the Hall during ceremo- 22 shots. dashed into the Hall of I ameon nies on |uly261n Cooperstown, "It's good to see Eno come rifs first try, lim Uice made it N.Y. rhej II he joined by former back and have a good perfor- vith l final swing. Yankees and Indians second mance his first time out," Bailen It's hard to imagine (heii baseman foe Cordon, elected said of FJIO'S comeback. "I'd say induction speeches will have posthumously last month by it kind of us jumped us up a much in common, either. the Veterans Committee. little bit because you don't want "I'm going to leave ;ill the sin T feel greal about it. It's been a to let him get shelled his first lies m Rickey," Rice said, con- long time coming," Henderson game back." firming thai his remarks in said. "I was nervous, wailing." Eno, a CCHA All-rookie team Cooperstown ibis summei are I Ienderson spoke on a con selection last season, turned likely in match his personal ference call before boarding away 10 of 11 shots and made CHRISTINA HCGINNIS THEBGMWS it v. "Believe me, it's going to be a flight to New York. He was one marquee save right away short and quick. I don't think rushing right along, even on with his left pad on a 2-on-0 SAVE: Ohio State coach John Maikel you need to go there and talk for this day. EUSEAMENDOLA I AP PHOTO breakaway. attributed (he drop off in his team's scoring in (he second game lo Niclc Eno (centei) 15 ot 0 minutes when you can (Inly lining. REDEMPTION: Jim Rice, seen here throwing out the first pitch of game three of the 2008 The next night, Eno made his playing goalie. yet right to the point." Next up, his highly anticipat- ALDS. was elected (o (lie Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility. first start of the season in a 4-3 { I hal never slopped ed induction speech. Known overtime loss. Eno turned away Henderson bui neither did mi his confounding comments, 21 of 25 shots and Ohio State "You saw the Ipposing pui hers oi catchers Henderson has a penchant for "I'm going to leave all the stories to Rickey. coach )ohn Markel felt die soph- luring his 25 yeai career. referring to himself in the (bird omore was the difference from difference of the I he undisputed standard person - at any point (luring Believe me, it's going to be short and Friday's offensive outburst. for leadofl hitters, Henderson an amusing stream of some- "You saw the difference of the way they play received 94.8 percent of the times indecipherable chatter. quick. I don't think you need to go there way they play with him," Markel vote from the Baseball Writers' "It'sreally just an honor to me. said. "He's very solid and as he with him." Association of America in I'm really just spaced out," lie and talk for 15 or 20 minutes when you gets in better and better shape lalloting announced yestei said. 1 haven't really thought he'll get right back in to fomi like John Markel IOSU coach lay, ircll above the 75 pen em about is hat I'm going to say." can get right to the point." he was tonight." peeded. I Ienderson was picked on Saturday almost didn't head : Rice, among the game's most 511 of 539 ballots and Rice was Jim Rice | On induction speeches to overtime as Dan Sexton lied after they swept Clarkson in late feared sluggers in the late 1970s selected on 112, just above the the game at three with just over December. bide irlj 1980s,got76.4percent 405 needed. a minute remaining in regula- In a weekend which nine in his 15th and final year on the Rice received only 29.8 per- ship with reporters during his so long. 1 don't even want to tion. Sexton's wrist shot from the Falcons recorded at least one ballo' after falling just shy with cent of the vole ill 1995, when playing career helped keep him think about it," he added. "I'm far sideboards took a fortuitous point, they went a combined 2- 72.2 percent last year. he appeared on the ballot for out of the Hall all those years. just happy I'm in and that's bounce off a Buckeye defender 13 on the power play despite get- i heonlj thinglcansa) is I'm the lirst time. "I don't think I was difficult what I'm going to cherish." and into the net ring good chances in both games. glad il s ire: r ilb." the Boston I le initially topped 50 percent lo deal with for writers. I think What did be learn all these In the overtime session, Ohio BG also picked up a shorthanded Sutfieldei said "I'm in then' in 2(100 and reached 64.8 per- the writers were difficult to years? State dominated the Falcons goal in each game and they can't take it away." cent in 2006 — the highest per- me," he said. "1 wasn't going "Be patient and wait until hitting the cross bar and keep- Prior to the weekend series ■ Henderson, baseball's career centage for a player who wasn't lo badmouth my teammates. the last out," Rice said. "I guess ing the puck in the Falcon the Falcons lost their third eadei in i un ■ si ored and stolen elei ted in a later vear was 63.4 When you start talking about everything was just timing, zone until Kyle Reed eventually player this season, Dean Petiot ba.i- became the 44th playei by Gil Hodges in 1983, his final my teammates or what goes because my numbers have not scored the game winner 2:44 who left for undisclosed rea- elected in his first year ol eligi time on the ballot. on outside baseball, I couldn't into the extra session. sons joins former captain Tim iility. Rii e was only the third Some thought Rice's prickly do (bat. 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RUNNING STRONG: Senior Kara Butler leads a group of runners in an indoor meet Six days later, before break- last season ing for finals week, the Falcons Clemens' Feb. 2008 steroids testimony held their annual Orange and Brown intra-squad meet with "I am pleased with the results thus far and By Howard F.ndrich "It is just not fair for me, because they just Shantell Lewis keying the The Associated Press Brown team's 168-156 defeat of with the preparation everyone has put come down here and throw me under the the Orange. WASHINGTON—Afederal grand Despite the four-week layoff, in. Over break, each group had their own jury is investigating whether bus, and I lose half-a-million of business. I third-year coach Cami Wells is Roger Clemens lied to Congress confident the success enjoyed training schedules that they stuck to, so I am last year, two people briefed on know in my heart I passed it, but the FBI is by her athletes in December the matter told ihe Associated will portend greater things to not worried about anyone coming back and I'ress yesterday. not known for admitting their mistakes." come for the remainder of the Both spoke on condition of schedule. not being ready to go." anonymity because grand jury "lam pleased with the results proceedings are supposed to be Shaun Kelly I Houston cainer thus far and with the prepara- Cam: Wells I Coach secret tion everyone has put in," said Congress asked the Justice In the Mitchell Report on dop- Henry Waxman, the California Department to look into whether Wells. "Over break, each group ready to go." "As we move into the spring, ing in baseball, McNamee said Democrat who chaired the I louse had their own training sched- The Falcons will resume we will be looking to use each the seven-time Cy Young Award he injected Clemens more than committee that beard the testi- winner lied last February when he a dozen times with steroids and mony of Clemens and McNamee ules that they stuck to, so I competition this Saturday week to continually improve testified under oath at a deposi- am not worried about anyone at 11 a.m. with The BGSU each individual athlete," Wells HGH from 1998-01. Clemens' last year, declined to comment. coming back and not being Challenge. said. "That is our main goal." tion and a public House hearing repeated denials of those accu- It was Waxman's Feb. 27 memo that he never took illegal perfor- sations drew Congress' attention that outlined the reasons the mance-enhancing drugs. — and the former pitcher then panel referred Clemens to the 'That contradicted the sworn the Hall's decision. made more denials under oath. justice Department, summariz- testimony of his former personal Shaun Kelley, owner of a ing'seven sets of assertions made ELECTEES Henderson was with his fami- trainer Brian McNamee, who ly when he got thecall yesterday Houston training center, said he by Mr. Clemens in his testimony said under oath that he inject- From Paqe 10 and pointed out that they have had taken a polygraph test for FBI that appear to be contradicted by ed Clemens with steroids and investigators John liingmire and other evidence before the com- changed over the last 14 years." been with him through "all the human growth honnone. Andre Dawson fell 44 votes glory and the headaches." Heather Young last April and that mittee or implausible.'' By bringing the case to a grand short with 67 percent. He was "They enjoyed it probably as he had denied meeting Clemens Those areas involve Clemens' jury, the Justice Department or providing the pitcher or any testimony that he has "never followed by Bert Blyleven (62.7 much as I enjoyed it, probably escalated the case from an FBI percent), I.ee Smith (44.5), Jack even more," he said. of the pitcher's associates with taken steroids or HGH": that investigation. A grand jury allows Morris (44.0), Tommy John Rice, the 1978 AL MVP, was illegal substances. Kelley said he McNamee injected him with the prosecutors to get sworn testi- employed Clemens' stepsister painkiller lidocaine; that team (31.7) and Tim Raines (22.6). an eight-time All-Star who hit mony from witnesses and collect John appeared on the ballot for 382 home runs in 16 seasons Bonnie Owens for about a year, trainers gave him pain injections; documents. the final time. with the Boston Red Sox from Kelley said neither he nor his that he received many vitamin The grand jury's involvement lawyers had been contacted by B-12 injections; that he never dis- Mark McGwire, stigmatized 1974-89. first was reported by tSPN.com. by accusations he used per- He had a .298 career batting the grand jury. cussed HGH with McNamee; that McNamee's lawyer, Richard "It is just not fair for me, he was not at then-teammate formance-enhancing drugs, average and 1,451 RBIs, and Emery, said his client has not received 118 votes (21.9 percentl from 1977-79 averaged .320 with because they just come down Jose Canseco's home from June 8- been called as a grand jury wit- here and throw me under the 10,1998. when their Toronto Blue in his third year of eligibility, 41 homers and 128 RBIs. ness or received a subpoena. But He becomes the fourth Hall bus, and I lose half-a-million of Jays played a series at the Florida down from the 128 votes he got he does expect McNamee to tes- in each of his first two tries. AlANGRETH I AP PHOTO of Famer to have spent his business," Kelly said in a tele- Marlins; and that he was "never tify again. phone interview. told"' about baseball investiga- Henderson, who played with KING OF STEALS: Rickey Henderson, entire career with the Red Sox, "V\fe will be cooperating. We've joining fellow left fielders Ted "I know in my heart I passed it." tor George Mitchell's request to McGwire in Oakland, said seen here after breaking the all-time steals been in contact with the federal the first baseman was one of Williams and Carl Yastrzemski, he said of the polygraph, "but the speak to Clemens before issuing record on May 2.1991. ended his career with authorities for a year and a half," the best people he's ever been along with second baseman FBI is not known for admitting the report containing McNamee's 1,406 stolen bases Emery said. "\Ve look forward to their mistakes." allegations. around. Bobby Doerr. the results, which we fully expect "He played the game the right "That's I think one of the big- Rust\' Hardin, a lawyer for Clemens last played in the will show that Brian has been tell- Clemens, could not immediately major leagues in 2007. with the way to me," Henderson said. "I the Dodgers. gest accomplishments," Rice ing the truth all along." feel he deserves to be in the I lall Henderson wanted to be a said. be reached for comment. Rep. New York Sankees. of Fame." football star before his mother Henderson, the 1990 Al. MVP, persuaded him to give pro base- was a 10-time All-Star who ball a try, figuring it offered a swiped 1,406 bases, one shy of better chance at a long career. 50 percent more than Lou Brock, If it were up to Henderson, who is in second place with 938. now 50, he'd still be playing Henderson batted .279 with 297 ball. homers, 1,115 RBIs, 2,190 walks "They said I have to be retired and 2,295 runs. to go in the Hall of Fame," he He owns the modern-day said. "Maybe they give me that season record with 130 steals in day or two that 1 come back and 1982. and the career mark with it wouldn't mess up anything." 81 leadoff homers. 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The move comes a little more MICHAEICONROY I than a week after the (tolts were FAMILY MAN: Tony Dungy cited family ai one ol the reasons for Ins retirement Irom eliminated from the playoffs. football *m An afternoon news conference (H^ilNAKGINNIS ■ ■ was scheduled to make the announcement. sad, bin I don't know why I'm Bui Dungy's teams were also KING: Repeated messages were sad," ( In isienscu said. "To see a eliminated from the playoffs left by The Associated Press on guy be happy and make a good four times without winning a decision, you should be happy. game, including the pas) two d in 8 p,m i" might as well be a starter. Dungy's cell phone, I guess I was just hoping for one seasons after winning the Super I i ragp "lusi bet ause you don't Man i oxSports.com was the first to Bowl prompting some to ickc\ U'iiin was siited doesn i mean you can'l achieve repori Dungy's decision. more year with him." speculate thai Dungy's indeci- l.i p.m. ami aren't one of our best play- The plan to have Caldwell Dungy has always listed liis sion may have hurt the Colls' line has been ers." On said, "It's whal you do replace Dungy was put in place priorities as faith, family and locus. nine. with the time you're given." las) year when the coach pon- football, and returned to coach in 2008 when the Colls opened Dungy also spent si\ seasons ii Falcon honors:i hris Knighi Lauren Prochaska was dered retirement. Caldwell in Tampa Bay. rejuvenating a ■ \i I asl men's named Playei ol Ihe Week on joined Dungy's staff in lampa the new Lucas Oil Stadium moribund franchise and turn- i l the Week the women's side after averag Bay in 2(101, then moved with only afler team owner lim Irsay ing il into a perennial Super in;; 21 points, 4.5 rebounds and Dungy to die Colts in 20(12 and agreed to let Dungy use a pri- Bowl contender in the late i rsl hall 3 assists in the first two MAI was the quarterbacks coach. A vate jet to commute home. 1990s and the early part of Ibis games ol die season. year ago. Caldwell was elevated The decision ends a (enure decade, I lie 53-year-old coach tipcner. rhis is the third time this to associate head coach though in Indianapolis during which if ihe game. Knighi season Prochaska lias won the lie continued to coach Peyton Dungy became the first black letl Tampa wild a career record of 54-42 in die regular season and had five award. She leads the team In Manningand HmSorgi. coach to win a Super Bowl, lie becoming die winningest coach assists in I'M points 16 i and rebounds (5.9) Dungy has spent the past five reached the playoffs all seven mini: licit this season as well years debating whether to leave seasons, winning five division in franchise history (here. (on. and gol the Buccaneers to the id lime Knight What's next: Both teams will football, each year (aking about lilies and appearing in two All! I in thi past lie in actkm on Wednesday M illi ,i week to meet with his family, title games. NFC dtle game in 1999. Dungy finishes his career as He's the only coach in Nil ■ i onting nil the men traveling to Kent State which now lives in Tampa. 1 le ;,>inrs. and Ihe women hosting Miami has always said when he left he ihe Colis' franchise leader in vic- history to produce six straight 12-vvin seasons and 10 consecu- i i lime ! ough Knight Both games start ai 7 p.m. would not return. tories, going85-27 in the regular tive playi iff appea ranees. II betH h in games, lie You know. I lold my wife I'm season and 7-(i in the playoffs. ■ :e elected to baseball Hall of Fame HOCKEY From Page 9 patrick Red Ruffing at the 11:14 mark of the sec Ralph I ond period alter Starter liminy will be inducted Sprat! allowed his sixth goal on :' ■ i dui in'.1 i crcmo- 22 shots. noperstown, "It's good to see lino come II joined by formei back and have a good perfor Indians sci ond malice his first lime out," Hailen i i iordon, ele< ted said of Lno's comeback. "I'd say i month In il kind of us jumped us up a mittee. little bit because you don't want ■ ii It sheen a lo let him gel shelled his first me i oming, Henderson game hack." ling." lino, a CCIIA All-rookie team i lenderson --poke on a con selection last season, turned boarding away 10 of 11 shots and made CHBISIIMMCGINNIS in New York, He was one marquee save right away righi along, even on with his left pad on a 2-on-() SAVE: Ohio State coach John Marlcel (I ELISE AMENDOLA breakaway. attributed the drop oil in his team's scoring in the second game lo Nick Eno (center) i fitting REDEMPTION: ilieie throwing out the first pitch ol game tfuwolio llie next night, Eno made his playing goalie ■ hi) anticipat- I to the Hall of fame m his linal yeji ol ehj first start of the season in a 4-3 ed h. known overtime loss. Ijto turned away lui his confounding comments, 21 of 25 shots and Ohio State "You saw the penchant foi "I'm going to leave all the stories to Rickey. coach lohn Vlarkel felt the soph- limself in the third omore wits the difference from difference of the ill' ii an) point during Believe me. it's going to be short and Friday's offensive outburst an .n ..in ol some- quick. I don't think you need to go there "You saw the difference of (he way they play i In rablei liattei way (hey play with him," Markel . jusl ,ni honor to me. and talk for 15 or 20 minutes when you said. "He's very solid and as he with him." . II cil out," he gels in belter and better shape iiaven'l re-all) thought he'll get right back in to fonn like John Markel IOSU coach ning to say." can get right to the point." he was tonight." i was picked on Saturday almost didn't head ■ il I nl i IS ballots and Rice vs.is to overtime as Dan Sexton lied after they swept Clarkson in late • I ' HI.i above ihe the game at three with just over DeceinlK'r. ■ a minute remaining in regula- In a weekend which nine lalyeti ron the id only 29.8 pel- ship with reporters during his so long. I don't even want to tion. Sexton's wrist sbol from the I all oils recorded at least one ■■ ■ when playing career helped keep him think about It," he added. "I'm far sidelxiards took a fortuitous point, they went a combined 2- he appealed on the ballot foi oul ol the Hall all those years. jusl happy I'm in and dial's bounce off a Buckeye defender 13 on the power play despite get- ,-is I'm lite liisi time. "I don't think I was difficult whal I'm going to cherish." and into the net. tinggood chances In both games. tlciniiially topped 50perccnl In deal W ith lot u tilers. I think What did he learn all these In the overtime session, Ohio BC, also picked up a shorthanded there id reached B4.8 per- the writers were difficult to years? State dominated the falcons goal in each game. n in in 2006 ihe highest per me," he said. "I wasn't going "Be patient and wail until hitting the cross bar and keep- Prior to the weekend series i enlage foi u playei who wasn't 10 badmouth my teammates, the lasi out," Uice said. "I guess ing the puck in the Falcon the Falcons lost their third i ed in a later year was 63.1 u hen you start talking about everything was just liming, zone until Kyle Reed eventually player this season, Dean I'etiot 1 Hodges in 1983. his final my teammates or whal goes because my numbers have not scored the game winner 2:44 who left for undisclosed rea- lime on thi ! on iiuiside baseball, I couldn't into the extra session. sons joins former captain Tim The losses ended the falcons nlv the third Some thought Rii c's prickl) do that. See ELECTEES I Page II Maxwell and Jacob Cepis on the in his i.iliiv and i in i relation- "I iloni know why il took me brief two game winning stieak list of former players. il Award Bonuses!!! • Request Maintenance On-Line! • High Speed Internet Included! • Pay Rent On-Line! • Friendly Staff! 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WWWBGNEWS.COM SPORTS 11 Women's track team set to kick off their season with BGSU Challenge By Christopher Rambo After a nice winter break, the women of BG track are set to resume regular practice this week in preparation for a lull slate (if spring semester com - petition. The Falcons had a sparse, yet successful, December sched- ule, with five members of the team earning a selection to (he Oiler Open, held December (i at the University of Flndlay. STRETCHING THE TRUTH?: fr-deral investigators arc investigating whether Roger C Highlighting the Falcon quin- tet wereTaKarra Dunning and Whitney llartman. who took top honors in the shot put anil ENOCH WU Federal grand jury investigating Roger weigh) throw respectively. RUNNING STRONG: ■ nor Kt»i,i Butler leads a group of runners in an indoor meet Six days later, before break- ing for finals week, the Falcons Clemens' Feb. 2008 steroids testimony held their annual Orange and BvHi,«.,„IF.,„iN,l. "I. • • . . r ■ f I .1 Brown inlra-squad meet with "I am pleased with the results thus far and By Howard Ftndrich The Associated Press "It is just not fair for me. because they just Shantell lewis keying the with the preparation everyone has put Brown team's 168-156defeat of come down here and throw me under the the Orange. WAS H\(. 1I IN — A federal grand jury is investigating whether Despite the four-week layoff, in. Over break, each group had their own Roger Clemens lied io Congress bus, and I lose half-a-million of business. I third year coach Cami Wells is last year, two people briefed on confident the success enjoyed training schedules that they stuck to. so I am the matter told Hie Associated know in my heart I passed it, but the FBI is by her athletes in December Press yesterday will portend grealei tilings to not worried about anyone coming back and Both spoke on condition ol not known for admitting their mistakes. " come for the remainder of the anonymity because grand jury schedule. not being ready to go." proceedings are supposed to be "I am pleased with the results ■ sec ret. thus far and with the prepara- Congress asked the Justice tion everyone has put in. said In the Mitchell Report on dop- Henry Waxman, the California Department to look into whether Wells. "Over break, each group ready to go." "As we move into the spring, ing in baseball, McNamee said Democrat who chaired the House the seven-time C\ \oung Award had their own training sched- file Falcons will resume we will be looking lo use each he injected Clemens more than committee thai heard the testi- winner lied last February when he ules that they stuck to. so I competition this Saturday week to continually improve a dozen times with steroids and mony of Clemens and McNamee testified under oath at a deposi- am not worried about anyone at II a.m. with The BGSU each individual athlete." Wells I It ill from 1998-01. Clemens l.isi \ ear, declined ti > comment tion and a public I louse hearing coining back and not being Challenge. said. "Thai is our main goal." repeated denials of those accu- It was Wurman's Feb. 27 memo that he never took illegal perfor- sations drew Congress' attention thai outlined the reasons the mance-enhancing dnigs. — and the Conner pit* hei then panel referred t lemens to the Thai contradicted the swum the Halls decision. made more denials under oath. lustke Department, summariz- testimony of his former personal I lenderson was with his fami- Shaun Kelley, owner ol a ing "seven sets of assertions made ELECTEES trainer Brian McNamee. who ly when begot the call yesterday Houston training center, said he by Mr. Clemens in his testimony From Page 10 said under oath that he inject and pointed out that they have bad taken a polygraph test for FBI that appear to be contradicted by ed Clemens with steroids and changed over the last II years. been with him through "all the investigators John Longmire and other evidence before the com- human growth hormone. Andre Dawson fell 44 votes glory and the headaches." I leather Young last April and that mitteeoi implausible By bringing the case to a grand short with (>7 percent. He was "They enjoyed it probably as he had denied meeting Clemens Those areas involve t lemen jury, the lustke Department followed by Bert Blyleven (62.7 much as I enjoyed it. probably or providing the pitcher or any testimony that he has "nevei escalated the case from an FBI percent!, l.ee Smith (44.5). lack even more," he said of the pitcher's associates with taken steroids in I Kill": thai investigation. A grand jury allows Morris (44.0). Tommy John Kice, the 1978 Al. MVP, was illegal substances, Kelley said he McNamee injected him with tin prosecutors to get sworn testi- (31.7) and Tim Raines (22.fi). an eight-time All-Star who bit employed Clemens stepsistei painkiller lidoc.unc: thai team mony from witnesses and collect lohn appeared on the ballot for 382 home runs in 16 seasons Bonnie Owens tin about .near trainers gave him pain injections documents. the final time. with the Boston Red Sox from Kelley said neither he not hi-, that he received many vitamin The grand jury's involvement Mark McGwire, stigmatized 1974-89. lawyers had been contacted by B-12 injections; thai he never dis- first was reported by E5PN.COm. by accusations he used per- He had a .298 career batting the grand jury cussed I Kil I with McNamee; that McNamee's lawyer, Richard formance-enhancing drugs, average and 1.451 RBIs, and "It is just not fair lor me, he was nol al then teammate Emery, said his diem has no) received 118 votes (21.9 percent) from 1977-79 averaged .320 with because they just come down lose Cansecos home from lime B- been called as a grand jury wit- in his third year of eligibility, 41 homers and 128 RBIs. here and throw me under the III. 1998, when their Toronto Blue ness or received a subpoena. But down front the I2» votes he got He becomes the fourth Hall bus. and 1 lose lull a-niillion of lays played a series ai the Honda he does expect McNamee to tes- in each of his first two tries. ALAN GREIH of lamer to have spent his business, Kelly said in ,i tele Marlins; and thai he was ncvei tify again. Henderson, who played with entire career with the Red Sox, phone interview. told" about baseball investiga KING OF STEALS: Rickey Henderson, "We will be cooperating. We've McGwire in Oakland, said joining fellow left fielders Red "I know in my bean I passed it, tor George Mitchells request to seen here after breaking the all-tune steals been in contact with the federal the first baseman was one of Williams and Carl Vastr/emski. he slid ol the polygraph, "but the speak to Clemens before Issuing lecord on May 2.1991. ended his career with authorities for a year and a half." the best people he's ever been along with second baseman FBI is not known im admitting the report containing McNamees 1.406 stolen bases Emery said "We look forward to around. Bobby Doerr. then mistakes." allegations. the results, which we fully expect "He played the game the right "Thai's I think one of the big- Rusty llardin. a lawyer for Clemens last played in the will show that Brian has been tell- way to me." Henderson said. "I the Dodgers. gest accomplishments," Rice Clemens, could not immediate!) major leagues in 2007, with tin ing the truth all along." feel be deserves lo be in the I lull Henderson wanted lo be a said. be reached lor comment Rep New York Yankees. of Fame." football star before his mother I lender son, the 1990ALMVP, pel suaded him to give pro base was a 10-time All-Star who hall a try. figuring it offered a swiped 1,406 bases, one shy of better chance at a long career. 50 percent more than l.ou Brock, If it were up to Henderson, who is in second place with 938. now 50, lied still be playing Henderson batted .279 with 297 ball. homers, I.I 15 RBIs, 2,190 walks "They said I have to be retired and 2,295 runs. to go in the Hall of lame." he He owns the modern-day said. "Maybe they give me that season record with 130 steals in day or two that I come back and V$ - 19B2, and the career mark with it wouldn't mess up anything." 81 leadoff homers. 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Kelly Shoppach diving team traveled to south- because we pushed each other the team is going in ball's longest streaks endures. has put up solid career. ern Florida over break, training and encouraged each other to TheCleveland lndiansagreed for what is sure to be an intense do well. It was a great way for the right direction to a SI.95 million, one-year ■ Had 21 home runs in 2008 end to the season. our team to become even closer contract yesterday with catch- U filling in for the injured Victor It could not have come at a as a family." er Kelly Shoppach, extending better time. Although their records may Martinez. The much needed reprieve their streak of avoiding salary ■ Has a career .348 on-base After back to back losses not indicate it, coach Keri Buff is could not come at a better the for arbitration to 18 years. to conference foes Miami confident her training method percentage and a .252 the Falconsas the team has three The club has not gone to an career batting average. and Ohio, the Falcons pre- for the team will provide posi- arbitration hearing with a play- meets remaining before the ■ Has 46 doubles in 221 career formed well at the Ohio State tive long term results. Earlier er since doing so with infielder MAC Championships, which games played. Invitational finishing sixth. in the season Buff laid out her will be held in Bowling Green Jerry Browne and pitcher Greg Now in the middle of 46 days strategy of Finishing strong. Swindell in 1991. ■ Has committed 13 errors in Feb. 25-28. 1.190 chances. between competitive meets, "We have been training "|The MAC Championships] Shoppnch wns the only the Falcons are keeping a gruel- through each meet, not tak- player on Cleveland's 40-man ■ Threw out 10 base stealers in are always the most important DAVID J PHIUIP APPH010 ing training schedule, including ing any time to rest up." Buff meet of the year, and we usu- roster who was eligible for arbi- 2008 in 110 games. swimming in Coral Springs, Fin. said. "But the fact that we have ally shed a lot of time there," tration. SIGNED: Indians catcher Kelly to t he Boston Red Sox. to prepnre to face Toledo on been I raining so hard will show Yee said. Shoppach batted .261 with Shoppach avoided arbitration with a one- In other news, infielder Inn. 23. up when it comes to the MAC But before the Falcons can 21 homers, 27 doubles and 55 year. $195 million contract. Sophomore Sarah liurston Championships." think about hosting the rest of HBls in 112 games last season. Michael Aubrey, a former No. thinks the trip is just what the All-conference senior Alisha the conference in March, they He took advantage of more first bnse. He had arthroscop- 1 pick whose career has been team needed. Yee, who has been dealing with must first travel to Toledo where playing time after catcher ic surgery in September, but slowed by injuries, was sent "It was the most intense a nagging shoulder injury, is they will face a Rocket team that Victor Martinez sustained an has been working out at the outright to Triple-A Columbus. training we have had all year," confident the team will be ready is perennially one of the stron- elbow injury, leading AL catch- Indians' new training facil- Aubrey cleared waivers liurston said. "We were run- to return to competition. gest teams in the MAC. ers in homers. ity in Goodyear, Ariz., and is after he was designated for ning and swimming In warm "As a team we are in the best The Falcons are 1-3 in confer- Shoppach, who made expected to he full go when assignment last week when weather." shape we have been in all year," ence competitions this year and S400.000 last season, could camp opens next month. the Indians signed free-agent But the entire trip was not the backstroke specialist said. placed sixth in both swimming have a greater role behind the Cleveland acquired pitcher Carl Pavano and added focused on training. "It will be nice to get back into and diving at the Ohio State plate this year, with Mnrtinez Shoppach in 2006 as part of the right-hander to their "Being in Florida gave us the pool and compete again." Invitational in December. expected to get more time at the trade that sent Coco Crisp 40-man roster. Tennessee falls to worst ranking since 1986; UCONN remains unanimous No. 1 By Doug Feinberg The Associated Press Tennessee keepsdroppingin the women's basketball poll, falling to its lowest ranking in 23 years. Connecticut remained the unanimous No. 1 choice for the seventh straight week yesterday KEITH SBAKOCIC i APPHCM CHUCK BURTON Jl'.-li AtBEHRMAN APMDfi in The Associated Press Top 25. North Carolina is No. 2 and WE'RE NO. 1: DeJuan Blair (45) and Pitt BIG WIN: Jeff Teague helped Wake Forest MOVING UP: UCONN moved up to No 4 plays Connecticut next Monday remained No. 1 m the poll. defeat North Carolina last week. after two big road wins. in Chapel Hill. Oklahoma, Duke and Baylor round out the first Five. KEHNETHR BANKS I AP PHOTO HARK HUMPHREY iP PHOTO The Lady Vols' streak of 211 Pitt stays No. 1; Wake Forest now No. 2 consecutive weeks in the top 10 STILL AT THE TOP: UCONN has been FALLING: Pat Summit's team fell out of ended earlier this season. They the No. 1 team for seven weeks the top 10 for the first time in 23 years By Jim O'Connell Davidson and Florida State last including their first four Pac-10 fell six spots to No. 13 and hold The Associated Press week, fell one place to third, while games, under first-year coach their lowest ranking since the Connecticut (14-1), which won Mike Montgomery — and final poll of 1986 when they Pittsburgh will start its second road games against West Virginia diey're headed into their rivalry finished 15th. Tennessee lost at week as the No, 1 team with a new and Cincinnati, moved up one game at Stanford on Saturday in Vanderbilt 74-58 on Sunday. No. 2 in Wake Forest. spot to fourth. Montgomery's return to the place The Blue Devilshost Maryland The Demon Deacons jumped North Carolina (14-2), the he coached 18 seasons. yesterday night. from fourth to second in The unanimous No. 1 from the pre- "It's definitely a nice sign for Aubu m moved up t hree spots Associated Press college basket- season poll until last week's vot- our team and what we've accom- to sixth — its highest ranking ball poll yesterday following its ing, dropped to fifth. plished so far," Cal guard Patrick since (an. 3, 2000. Louisville victory over North Carolina. Oklahoma was sixth, followed Christopher said Monday of climbed three places to sev- The Panthers (14-0) beat St. by Michigan State, Syracuse, receiving a ranking. "We can't be enth. Texas A&M dropped five lohn's 90-67 on Sunday in their UCLA and Clemson (16-0), the satisfied with our play in lanuary. spots to eighth after losing to first game as a No. 1 team and nation's only other unbeaten We're definitely focused on the Florida State. just hours later Wake Forest (14- other than Pitt and Wake Forest. long term. Sometimes it's just Stanford moved up two NATIHARHIK IPPHHI SARA D DAVIS 0) handed North Carolina its Texas was 11th, followed about respect. This is the first places into ninth after routing second straight Atlantic Coast by Notre Dame. Georgetown. time in my collegiate career being CONSISTENT: Oklahoma has been READY: Chay Shegog and No. 2 North YVashington and YVashington towards the top of the poll alt season. Carolina is ready to face No. 1 UCONN. Conference loss. 92-89. Marquette, Xavier, Arizona State. in the Top 25. It's definitely some- State. Notre Dame Finished off Pittsburgh received all but Butler, Minnesota, Purdue and thingto be excited about. YVe want the first 10. had started the season 12-0 leap, climbing six spots to No. two first-place votes from the Louisville. to keep what we have going." The Irish were followed before losing three of their last 18. Florida was 19th. Iowa State 72-member national media Baylor. California, Villanova, Michigan (13-3) was ranked in by Cnlifornin, Mnrylnnd, four games. entered the poll for the sec- panel and the Demon Deacons Tennessee and Michigan were two polls before falling out last Tennessee, Virginia and Ohio Kansas Slate (14-0), which is ond time this season at No. 20 got the others in reaching their the last five ranked teams. week, but theYVolverinesare back State. off to the best start in school after beating Oklahoma State highest ranking since their only California (15-2) moved into in following wins over Indiana Texas, which was No. 4 two history, moved up three plac- on Sunday. The Cyclones were two weeks as a No. 1 team in the rankings for the first time and Iowa. weeks ago, dropped eight places es to 17th. The Wildcats visit ranked 25th in ihe third poll of November 2004. since March 2003. The Golden Boston College (13-4) dropped to No. 16 after losing to Purdue Oklahoma on Wednesday. the season before falling out a Duke (14-1), which beat Bears have won nine straight, out after a one-week appearance. and Texas Tech. The Longhorns Vanderbilt made the biggest week later. **••**• Open House 'Where: 2055'Napoleon We will be running a shuttle van from campus to Copper (Beech every 30 min- utes between 3pm and 7pm for anyone interested in touring a 1, 2, 3, or 4 Bed- room townhome. VHcf^ups and drop-offs wiff 6e at the Centre^ (Budding. Tree snaefcj and beverages ivid be provided. 'Everyone is welcome to attend! 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Hisham Abu said Mohammed Saleimeh, a suitcase in the hallway of a Secretary of State Condoleezza Ramadan has fallen into a new 26. When electricity comes on building in one Gaza City neigh- Rice was embarrassed by routine. in the Nusseirat refugee camp borhood, then asking employees orders to abstain from voting He gets up before dawn and in central Gaza, the women in to sign a receipt. last week on a II.N. truce reso- goes to his mosque, not just his 20-member family rush to Abu Ramadan is a former lution lor (ia/a that she helper I to pray, but to charge his cell bake bread. When water comes member of the security forces arrange. Israel had argued that the phone, since it's the only place on, they wash the cloth diapers ousted during Hamas' vio- HA3IMIZBAN in the neighborhood with a gen- they now use instead of dispos- lent takeover of Gaza in lune Security Council measure call- erator. After prayers, he gets in able ones. 2007, and still draws his salary BIDEN VISITS IRAQI LEADERS: US Vice President-elect Joe Wen. left, appea.5 ing for a halt to the Gaza fight- line at a nearby hakery, where as In southern Israel, Hamas from Hamas' rival, the West with Iraqi President Jalai Talabani. right, in Baghdad. Iraq yesterday ing — which passed Thursday many as 150 people are already rocket barrages havealso severe- Bank government of moderate in a 14-0 vote with the us waiting to buy bread. ly disrupted life, sending people Palestinian President Mahmoud abstaining — was unworkable "We've gotten accustomed to rushing into shelters when air Abbas. He can still afford to buy because it did not guarantee this life," said Abu Ramadan, 37. raid sirens go off. Many busi- drinking water and fill up the Biden tours Middle Israel's security. Others face a tougher time. nesses have closed and classes tank on the roof of his high-rise Prime Minister Ehud Olmerl In Khaled al-Dali's two- have been suspended, but resi- in the Sheik Radwan neighbor- said hecalled President (ieorgi room shack in the Shali refugee dents have adequate supplies of hood of Gaza City. U Bush to seek an abstention camp, 21 people —half of them food, electricity and fuel. But electricity outages are Eastern battlefronts Irom the U.S., a key Israeli ally relatives who fled the fighting In Gaza, the ability to cope constant — power came on al the United Nations By Kim Carnal — take turns sleeping because largely depends on how much Sunday for the first time in eight Afghanistan this weekend, a "1 said: 'Gel me President there aren't enough mattresses of a buffer, in food and cash, days. So he heads to the mosque The Associated Press little over a week before the Jan. Bush on the phone.'" Olmerl to go around. Without fuel, the families had going into the war. each morning to charge his cell 20 inauguration. said ina speech in the southern family cooks on fires made from and in part on their ties to Gaza's phone, instead of praying at HA(.HI).\l) Vice Pi.--.iiK in- President-elect Barack Israeli city of Ashkelon. "They trash. Me has sold most of his Hamas rulers. home as he did before the war. elect Joe Biden conferred yester Obama has promised to end said he was in the middle of furniture to buy food. Mohammed Awad, a senior His family of five cats len- day with Iraqi leaders alter a trip the nearly ti-ycar-old war in givinga speech in Philadelphia. Gazans have become adept Hamas official, told the move- tils, beans and canned foods. to Afghanistan, capping a tour of Iraq and refocus U.S. military I said 1 didn't I are: I need to at coping with conflict, includ- ment's Al Aqsa TV on Sunday Tomatoes are available, but have U.S. battlefronts on a day when efforts on Afghanistan, where talk to him now.' He got off the ing curfews, street clashes and, that 25,000 people on the I lamas tripled in price, to 75 cents a police reported bombings killed al-Qaida-linked militants and podium and spoke to me." most recently, severe shortages payroll, from police to civil pound. Only 20 of 47 bakeries 10 people in Baghdad. the Taliban are making a come- Olmert said he argued that created by an 18-month border servants, have received their are operating, according to the The four attacks ■ were a back after initial defeats in the the United States should not blockade by Israel and Egypt. December salaries. bakers' union, explaining the reminder that major violence u.s.-led Invasion of 2001. vote in favor, and the president But Israel's unprecedented llamas members said the long lines for bread. may still return, complicating But Obama has promised to then called Rice and told her assault on Gaza's Hamas nilers the incoming administration's consult his commanders and not to do so, — with nearly 900 people killed, plans to draw down troops in the Iraqi government before "She was left pretty embar- some 3,400 wounded and tens Iraq and locus more attention ordering withdrawals. rassed," Olmert said. of thousands displaced — has on Afghanistan. American commanders A senior U.S. official in strained even their survival skills. Biden. a frequent visitor to worry that a quick departure Washington disputed the The massive bombardment Iraq as a member of the Senate could trigger more violence account. has badly disrupted the flow of foreign Relations Committee, because Iraqi security forces "The plan had been all along, electricity and water, ai.eady met with President Jalal may not be ready to take on as agreed by the secretary and stop-and-go before the start of Talabani, Vice President Ailel more responsibility. the president, that if all of the the war. Israel has cut Gaza in Abdul-Mahdi and deputy Although violence has pieces fell into place, we would half, cutting north and south off Prime Minister Barham Saleit declined sharply in Iraq, the abstain." the official said on from each other. . after arriving in Baghdad. U.S. military has warned that condition of anonymity due to During the short daylight U.S. officials issued no public security gains are fragile and the sensitivity of the issue. hours, shoppers crowd the few- statement. extremists are likely to step up nicgovcnimentoflsracldocs open stores and outdoor mar- But Abdul-Mahdi said they attacks ahead of this month's not make policy tor the United ADEIHANA APPHOIO kets in a hunt for scarce goods, discussed implementation of provincial elections. States," the official added. from diapers to dairy. At dusk, REFUGEE GIMP: The Palestinian al-Dali family cook food in a house in Shati refugee a security agreement that took Yesterday during his farewell The approved resolution streets quickly become deserted camp in Gaza City yesterday. effect on Jan. I. The accord sets a press conference. President called for "an immediate, three-year timeframe for the full George W. Bnsli said be was durable and fully respected withdrawal of American forces. not certain whether democracy cease-fire, leading to the full The Iraqis also stressed the will survive in Iraq. withdrawal of Israeli forces importance of enhancing U.S. "The question is, in the long from Gaza." World War II mass grave dug up in Poland Iraqi cooperation in fields other run. will this democracy survive, Rice said later that the than security, the Shiite vice and that's going to be a question United States "fully supports By Monika Sdalow.ka 13th century Teutonic Knights for- the end of the war, town offi- president said in a statement. for future presidents," he said. the resolution but abstained The Associated Press tress, authorities said yesterday. cial Piotr Szwedowski told The l-or his part, Biden renewed the Yesterday's spate of bomb- because it "thought it impor- The workers found a small Associated Press. U.S. commitment toward Iraq ings largely targeted Iraqi secu- tant to see the outcomes of the WARSAW, Poland group of bodies in late October Millions of civilians were and stressed the need to contin- rity forces, which have increas- Rgyptian mediation." referring Construction workers in north- and halted digging to allow prose- killed or declared missing dur- ue developing state institutions. ingly been targeted as they take to an Egyptian-French ini- ern Poland have unearthed cutors to investigate. After resum- ing World War II. Many of those according to the statement. the lead in military operations. tiative aimed at achieving a a World War II-era mass grave ing work weeks later, the workers who disappeared in the chaos of Biden and South Carolina U.S. troops are assuming more cease-fire. containing what are believed to turned up dozens, and then hun- wartime Europe are still unac- Sen. Lindsey Graham had din- of an advisory role under the Still, Palestinian foreign be the bodies of 1,800 German dreds, more corpses. They believe counted for. ner with the vice president- new security agreement. Minister Riad Malki said he men, women and children who more may be found. "Examination of the remains elect's son, Beau Biden, and The attacks began when two was surprised by the U.S. disappeared during the Soviet It was not immediately clear and the circumstances con- other members of t he I )elaware vehicles parked about 50 yards abstention. Army's march to Berlin. how the bodies ended up in the firm that these are the miss- National Guard serving in Iraq, apart exploded in quick succes- "We were told that the Poles digging at the site of a crater but initial examinations ing German inhabitants of Biden's staff said. sion as a police patrol passed a Americans were going to vote planned luxury hotel in Malbork by Polish and German experts Malbork," Szwedowski said. "1 Biden's trip to Iraq fol- bakery in the mainly Shiite area in favor," he said Friday, a day — which was called Marienburg have concluded thai they are have no doubt it is them.'' lowed visits to Pakistan and of New Baghdad. alter the vote. and was pan of Germany during likely the remains of German As the Red Army was advancing the war — excavated a bomb cra- citizens still classified as "miss- in early 1945, the inhabitants of W-i/TTtfj Tip««ton« i.i>,>n.'\i.*u ter at die foot of the city's famous ing" more than 60 years after Malbork were ordered to evacuate. Some refused, while others were prevented from doing so by the general chaos of the Hearing front. The Soviets bombarded the city with heavy artillery in their assault. After the defeated German military retreated, the TIRE SAIE remaining civilians found them- selves at the mere)' of Red Army s 98 troops. There are no known liv- 20oF riOoF r25^!p16 ing witnesses of what happened, f R,u f ; M mi^gumtjm^mm ' : \. c , ■' OIL CHANGE Szwedowski said. i>,: Radiator Rush ;: Mechanical j i mjfj^^Bg/£^t The bodies were buried naked GMTBJG !; j incudes FREE in.p«ctk>n-; j Service jj as&SSSS. without any possessions, he said. "We found no trace of any ADAMWLAN I APPHOIO clothes, shoes, belts, glasses — 1-HOUR PIT STOP HRE SERVICE. GUARANTEED. HUMAN REMAINS: In this Jan. 7 file photo human remains are seen after they were not even dentures or false teeth," unearthed by construction workers in Malbork. northern Poland he said. 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It was a great waj for the right direction to a $1.95 million, one-year end in the season. ■ Had 21 home runs in 2008 our team to become even closer contract yesterday with catch- filling in lor the injured Victor It could IKII have come at .1 as,1 family." er Kelly Shoppach. extending better time. Uiliough their records may Martinez. Hie much needed reprieve their streak of avoiding salary ■ Has a career .348 on-base \fler hack to back losses mil indicate il, coach Kei i Hull is could not come at a better the for arbitration 10 18 years. to conference foes Miami confident her training method percentage and a .252 the Falcons as the team has three The club has not gone to an career batting average. and Ohio, the Falcons pre for the team will provide posi- arbitration hearing with a play meets remaining before the ■ Has 46 doubles in 221 career Formed well at the Ohio State tive long term results. Earlier MAC Championships, which er since doing so with infielder Invitational finishing sixth. in the season Buff laid mil her games played will he held in Bowling Green lerrv Browne and pitcher Greg ■ Has committed 15 errors in Mow in the middle ol 16 days strategy of finishing strong. Swindell in 1991. Feb. 25-28. 1.190 chances. between competitive meets, "We have been training ' I The MAC Championships] Shoppach was the only the 1alt mis are keepinga gruel- through each meet, not tak- player on Cleveland's .Ill-man ■ Threw out 10 base stealers in are always the mosi important DAVID J PHILLIP AP PHOTO ingtraining schedule, including ing am lime to rest up." Hull meet of the year, and we usu- rosier who was eligible for arbi- 2008 in 110 games. swimmingin( oral Springs, I la, said "But the fact that we have ally shed a lot of time there." tration. SIGNED: Indian catcher Kely in prepare to face Ibledo on been training so hard will slum Yee said. Shoppach balled .261 with Shoppach avoided arbitration with a one to the Boston Bed Sox. In oilier news, inlieldei up when ii comes 10 the MAC Bui before the Falcons can 2\ homers. '11 doubles and 55 vear. XI95 million contract Sophomore Sarah Burston 1 hampionships." think about hosting the rest ol IIHIs in 112 games lasl season. Michael Aubrey, a former No. thinks the trip is just what the \ll conference senior Misha the conference in March, they He look advantage of more first base, lie had arthrOSCOp I pick whose career lias been learn needed Vee, who has been dealing with must first travel to Toledo where playing time after catcher ic surgery in September, bin slowed by injuries, was sent "li was the most intense .1 nagging shoulder injury is 1 hey will lace a Rocket team that Victor Marline/ sustained an has been working out al the outright to Triple-A Columbus. training we have had all year." confident theteam will be read) is perennially one ol the stron- elbow injury, leading AL catch- Indians' new training facil- Aubrej cleared waivers ISIIINIIIII said We were run 10 return to competition, gesi teams in theMA(. ers in homers. ity in Goodyear, Ariz., .uu\ is alter he was designated for Hint; and swimming in warm "As .1 team we are in the best The Falcons are I:s in confer- Shoppach, who made expected to be full go when assignment lasl week when weather." shape we have been in all year," ence competitions this yeat and $400,000 lasi season, could camp opens next month. the Indians signed free-agent Km the entire trip was not the backstroke specialist said. placed sixth in both swimming have a greater role behind the Cleveland acquired pitcher (:.ul Pavano and added focused on training. "Il will be nice In gel hack into and diving al the Ohio Stale plate this year, with Marline/ Shoppach in 2006 as pan of the right-hander m their Being in Florida gave us the pool and compete again." Invitational in December. expected to gei more time at the irade thai sent Coco Crisp 40-man roster. Tennessee falls to worst ranking since 1986; UCONN remains unanimous No. 1 By Doug Feinberg The Associated Pies* lemicsscc keeps dropping in the I women's basketball poll, tailing in iis lowest ranking in L';i years. Connecticut remained the ! unanimous No. I choice for the seventh straight week yesterday KEITH SRAKOCIC in flic Associated Press fop25. North Carolina is No. 2 and WE'RE NO. 1: BIG WIN: If I MOVING UP: ICONN moved up to No 4 plays Connecticut next Monday s defeat . ter in Chapel Hill. Oklahoma. Duke and Baylor round out the first five. ; I he Lady Vote' streak of 211 KENNETHR BANKS MARK HUMPHREY APPHOIO Pitt stays No. 1; Wake Forest now No. 2 consecutive weeks in the top 10 STILL AT THE TOP: UCONN has bee FALLING: Pal Summit's team fell out of ended earlier this season. I he) the No I team for spvpn weeks the top 10 foi the first lime in 25 years. By JimO Connell Davidson .n»\ Florida State last including their first four Pao 10 fell six spols lo No. IH and hold week, fell one place to third, while games, under first year coach their lowest ranking since the Connection (14-1), which won Mike Montgomery — and final poll of 19fM> when they Pittsburgh will start its second mad games against West \ irginia they're headed into their rivalry finished 15th. Tennessee lost at week as the No. I teamwithaneu and (aminnati, moved up one game al Stanford on Saturday in vanderbilt 74-58 on Sunday. \o.2 iii Wake Forest spui to fourth. Montgomery's return to the place The Hlue Devilshost Maryland ITie Demon I leacons lumped North Carolina (14-2), the he coached IH seasons. yesterday night. from fourth to second in The unanimous \u. I from the pre "It's definitely a nice sign for Auburn moved up three spots Associated Press college basket season poll until last weeks voi our team and what we've accom- to sixth — its highest ranking ball |KIII yesterday following its ing, dropped to fifth. plished so far," ()al guard Patrick since Ian. a\ 200(1. Louisville victory ovei North Carolina. Oklahoma was sixth, followed Christopher said Monday of climbed three places to sev- I he Panthers 11-0 heal St. by Michigan State, Syracuse, receiving a ranking, "We can't he enth. Texas A&M dropped five luliiis 90-67 mi Sunday in their UCLA and Clcnisnti (16-0), the satisfied with our play in January. spots io eighth after losing to first game as a \u. 1 team and nation's only othet unbeaten vVe're definitely focused on the Florida State. nisi hums latei Wake Forest 114- other than Pitt and Wake Forest long term. Sometimes it's just Stanford moved up two NATIHARNIK ' SARA 0 DAVIS (ii handed North Carolina iis Texas was llth, followed about respect. This is the first places into ninth after routing CONSISTENT: Oklahoma lias been READY: Chay Shecjocj and No. 2 North second straight Mlanlic Coast by Notre Dame, Georgetown, time in my collegiate career being Washington and Washington towards the top of the poll all season. Carolina ,s ready to face No. 1 UCONN Confereni ekiss 92-89. Marquette, Xavier, Arizona State, iii tin' lop 25, it's definitely some- State. Noire Dame finished off I'liishurgh received all bul Butler, Minnesota, Purdue and thing to be excited about We want Iheliisi It). had starled the season 12-0 leap, climbing six spols to No. two first-place votes from the I ouisville. in keep what we have going." The Irish were followed before losing three ol their lasl 18. Florida was 19th. Iowa State 72-membei national media Baylor, California, VUlanova, Michigan (13-3) was ranked in by California, Maryland. four games. entered the poll for the sec- panel and the Demon Deacons Tennessee and Michigan were two polls before falling oul lasl Tennessee. Virginia and Ohio Kansas State (14-0), which is ond time this season al No. 20 goi the others in reaching theii the lasl five ranked teams week, but the Wolverines are hack State. off to the best start in school after heating Oklahoma Slate highest ranking since [heir only California (15-2) moved into iii following wins over Indiana Texas, which was No, -1 two history, moved up three plac- on Sunday. The Cyclones were two weeks as a No. I team in the rankings for the firsi time and Ir >a. weeks ago, dropped eight places es to 17th. The Wildcats visit ranked 25th in the third poll of Novembei 2004. since March 2003. The Golden Boston College (13-4) dropped to No. I(i alter losing to Purdue Oklahoma on Wednesday. the season before falling out a Duke 114-1), which heal Hears have won nine straight, out alter a one-week appearance. and Texas lech. 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When electricity conies on building in one Gaza < ity neigh Rice was embarrassed b) routine. in the Nusseirat refugee tamp borhood, then asking employees orders to abstain from voting lie gets up before dawn and in central Gaza, the women in to sign a receipt. lasi week on . I N mic I Hoes to his mosque, not just bis 20-member family rush to Abu Ramadan is a former lution for Gaza thai she helped I" pray, Inn to charge his cell bake bread. When water comes member ol the securitj forces ige. phone, since it's the only place on, they wash the cloth diapers ousted during llamas' vio- Israel had argued thai the in the neighborhood with a gen- they now use instead of dispos- lent takeover of Ca/a in |une Sec urit) (lount il measuret ail- erator. Afler prayers, he gets In able ones. 2007, and still draws his salary BIDEN VISITS IRAQI LEADERS: ing fora halt to the Gaza fight- lineal a ncaiin bakery, where as In southern Israel, llamas from llamas' rival, the West ■ : which passed rhui many as ISO people arc already rocket barrages have also severe- Bank government of moderate wailing to buy bread. ly disrupted life, sending people Palestinian President Mahmoud "We've gotten accustomed to rushing into shelters when air Abbas, lie can still afford to buy ibis life," said Abu Ramadan, 37. raid sirens go off. Many busi- drinking water and fill up the Biden tours Middle Others face a tougher time. nesses have closed and classes lank on the rool of his high-rise In Khaicd al-Dali's two have been suspended, but resi- in the Sheik Hadwan neighbor said hi room shack in the Shad refugee dents have adequate supplies of hood of Gaza City. W. Bush I camp, 21 people half of them food, electricity and fuel. Km electricity outages are Eastern battlefronts from the I I.S., i ke) relatives who lied the lighting in Gaza, the ability to cope constant — power came on MIS By Kim G.nm-I — take turns sleeping because largely depends on how much Sunday tor the fust time in eight Afghanistan this . aid: 'Gel mi there aren't enough mattresses of a buffer, in food and cash. days. So he heads to the mosque little ovet a weel i efore the |an Bush on the phom to go around. Without fuel, the families had going into the war. each morning to charge his cell 20inaii said in asp, I familyCOOkson fires made from and in part on their ties to Gaza's phone, instead of praying ai K\(,lll)\li Vice President- Pres li .' Israeli city til \shl trash, lie has sold most of bis I lamas rulers. home as he did before the war. elect toe Biden conferred Obama has pron i said lie was in th furniture to buy food. Mohammed \wad, a senior Mis family ol five cats len- daj with Iraqi leaders after o trip the in i i I ftinPhiladi Gazans have become adept llamas official, told the move tils, beans and canned foods. to Afghanistan, i appingatout ol Iraq and refot us U.S. militar) I said at coping with conflict, includ- incut's Al Aqsa IV on Sunday tomatoes are available, bul have U.S. battlefronts on a da) alien efforts on Mghanistan, talk to linn n iff the ing curfews, street clashes and, that 25,000 people on the Hamas tripled in price, to 75 cents a police reported bombings killed al-Oaida linked militants and podium most recently, severe shortages payroll, from police to civil pound. Only 20 of 47 bakeries Hi people in Baghdad, the Taliban a Olmerl said he argued that created by an 18-month border servants, have received then are operating, according to the I lie lour allaiks were a iftet initial defeats in the the United I not blockade in Israel and Egypt Decembei salaries. bakers' union, explaining the remindet that major violent e vote in favor and thepn But Israel's unprecedented llamas members said the long lilies for bread. ma) siiii return, complii Bin Obama has promised to then i assault on Gazas llamas rulers the incoming administrations ■ In- , nmmanders ami not tod — with nearly HIM) people killed, plans in draw down troops in the Iraqi government she was li mbar- some 11,400 wounded and tens Iraq and tin us more attention ordering withdrawals rassei tid, of thousands displaced — has on Afghanistan, American commanders \ scnioi 11 S official in strained even their survival skills Biden, a frequent visitor to that i quick departure Washington disputed the The massive bombardment Iraq as a member ol the Senate could trigger more violence account has badly disrupted the How of I foreign Relations ( ommittee, because Iraqi set urit) Ion es I he plan had bei electricity and water, already met with President lalal may not he reach lo lake on as agreed by the si stop-and-go before the start of Talabani, \ ice President Adel more responsibilif) the president, that the war. Israel has cut Gaza in Abdul-Mahdl and deputy Although violence has pieces fell into plai i we would half, cutting north and south off Prime Minister Barham Saloh declined sharph in Iraq, the abstain." the official si from each cither. . aftei arriving in Baghdad U.S. unlit,irv has warned ih.n condition ol anon) mit) During the short daylight I I.S. officials issued no public securiiv gains are fragile and the sensitivit) ol the issue. hours, shoppers crowd the few statement. extremists i step up I hegovemmentoflsi id doe ; open stores and outdoor mar- Hut Abdul-Mahdi -.ml the\ attatks ahead ol ibis month's not make polio for tin ADfiHANJ kets in a hunt for scarce goods, discussed implementation "i provincial ele St lies, the official added. from diapers to dairy. At dusk, REFUGEE CAMP: The Palestinian al-Dal family cook food in a house in Shati iefuo.ee a security agreement that took Yesterday during his farewell Ihe approved ol streets quickly become deserted camp in Gaza City yesterday dice i on Ian. 1.1'heaccord sets a piess President called foi three-year liinctrainc fot the luli George W. Bush said hi durable and full withdrawal ol Vmerii an forces, not certain whether demi fire leading to tfl ' I he Iraqis also stressed the will sun ivein Iraq, withdrawal ol Israeli I importance ol enhancing IJ.S " I he question is. in the long from Gaza World War II mass grave dug up in Poland Iraqi cooperation in fields othei run. will this democracy - Hice said I,He' thi I than security, the Shiite vice and that's going to be a qui United States "full) sup: By Monilc.i Scislowska 13th century Teutonic Knights for- the end of the war. town offi- president said in a statement. for future presidents," he said the resolution but absi The Associated Press tress, authorities said yesterday cial I'iotr Szwedowski told I he For his part, Biden renewed the Yesterda) • spate ol bomb- because il "thought il in The workers found a small Associated Press U.S. commitment toward Iraq ings larger) targeted Iraqi secu lain to see the outcomes WARSAW. Poland group of bodies in late October Millions of civilians were and stressed the need to contiii rit) forces, whit h have increas- Egyptian mediation," ref Construction workers in north- and halted digging to allow prose- killed or declared missing dur- ue developing state institutions, ing!) been targeted as they take to an I gyptian-l rench ini ern Poland have unearthed cutors to investigate. Alter resum- ing World War II. Many of those according to the statement. the lead in militar) operations tiative aimed ai achieving a World War ll-era mass grave ing work weeks later, the workers who disappeared in the chaos of Biden and South ' arolina ops issumiri| c ease hie Containing what are believed to turned up do/ens. and then hun- wartime Europe are still unac- Sen. Undse) Graham had din- of an advisor) role undei the Still, Palestinian I be the bodies of 1.H00 German dreds, more corpses. I hey believe counted for. net with the vice president new set urit) agreement. Minister Riad Malki sa men, women and children who more may be found. "Examination ol the remains elect's son. Beau Biden, and . ttacks began when two was surprised b) the disappeared during the Soviet It was not immediately clear and the circumstances con- other members ol the Delaware vehicles parked about it) yards abstention. Army's march to Merlin how the bodies ended up in the firm that these are the miss- National Guard sen ing in Iraq, apart exploded in quick sue i es- "We wen told thai the I'i iles digging at the site of a crater but initial examinations ing German inhabitants of Biden ssiall said sicm as a police patrol pa; planned luxury hotel in Malbork by Polish and German experts Malbork." Szwedowski said. "I Biden's nip to Iraq fol baker) inthcmainl) Shiiti in favor." he said I rid; — which was called Marienburg have concluded that they are have no doubt it is them.' lowed visits in Pakistan and ol New Baghdad. aftei ihevoti and was part of Germany during likely the remains Of German As the Red Army was advancing the war excavated a bomb era Citizens still classified as miss in early 1945, the inhabitants ol HllllllHiHlllin Tir«.t.n« c..»A'<» ter at the foot of the citv's famous ing" more than (10 years after Malbork were i irdered to evacuate Some refused, while others were prevented from doing so by the general chaos of the Hearing front The Soviets bombarded the city with heavy artillery in their assault After the defeated German military retreated, the TIRE SALE remaining civilians found them- selves at the mercy of lied Army i'S 98 troops. 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Januaiy 13.2009 STATE WWWBGNEWS.COM Bank robber to be Judge: teenager fully held in custody responsible for crimes without bail CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal Playing video games does not lessen judgment magistrate in Cleveland has ordered a man suspected in a series of bank robberies held ByM.R.Kropko Common Pleas ludge lames without bail while a grand jury The Associated Press Burge disagreed and pointed takes up the case. to evidence the boy plotted The man, 33-year-old the crime for weeks. Kenneth Gibson of Cleveland, ELYR1A — Yesterday a judge Petric was convicted of appeared yesterday before rejected the defense that a aggravated murder, attempted Magistrate Kenneth Mcllargh. teenage boy opened fire on aggravated murder and other Gibson is in the custody of U.S. his family because he was charges. He faces a maximum marshals. addicted to video games, con- possible penalty of life in pris- Gibson, an ex-convict, is victing him of wounding his on without parole. The judge charged with the Dec. 29 holdup clergyman father and killing didn't set a sentencing date. at a bank in Cleveland. The FBI his mother after they fought Prosecutors said Petric says he's suspected in 11 other over a game. planned to kill his parents bank holdups dating back two KIICHIROSATO APPHO". Lawyers for Daniel Petric, because he was angry that his months and stretching from RETIRING: In this Oct. 30.2008 die photo. Sen. George Voinovich. R-Ohio. is seen in Lewis Center. Ohio Voinonch is telling associates 17, didn't contest that the boy father would not allow him to Erie, Pa., to Toledo, Ohio. he intends to retire rather than run again m 2010. shot his parents in October play the video game "Halo 3," No weapon was displayed 2007, but insisted his youth in which players shoot alien in die holdups, which were and video game addiction monsters that have taken over captured on clear surveillance Voinovich: retiring to made him less responsible. the Earth. photos. focus on family, state Peanut butter brand recall in several states "We don't know exactly where they sell By Kantele Franko By Stephen Majors up fundraising guru Mercer children and grandchildren. The Associated Press Reynolds as finance chair, said Voinovich's announce- The Associated Press to. We just want everybody to know the official, who spoke on con- ment ends the political career COLUMBUS — Yesterday, U.S. dition of anonymity so as not of one of the most popu- COLUMBUS—An Ohio distribu- that safety is our highest priority. We Sen. George Voinovich said he to pre-empt a forthcoming lar Republican politicians in tor says it has recalled two brands won't seek re-election in 2010, announcement from Portman. Decent Ohio history. Voinovich of its peanut butter after an open just wanted to recall it right away." becoming the fourth Republican The 72-year-old Voinovich served as mayor of Cleveland container tested positive for sal- Martin Kanan | King Nut President to make departure plans since said in a statement that chal- and was a two-term gover- monella bacteria. the Democratic landslide in lenges facing Ohio and the coun- nor before his election to the Federal health officials said the conclusively linked the peanut leaving it open to the possibil- November that pushed the (iOP try will require him to devote Senate in 1998, but recent polls company's peanut butter had butter to the strain of salmonella ity of crass-contamination from even deeper into the Senate all his energy to serving out his have shown his support falter- not been conclusively linked to a that has sickened people in the another source. The company did minority. current term. Campaigning and ing and Democrats had viewed national salmonella outbreak. outbreak, she said. not say where the nursing facility The decision by Voinovich, fundraising would take time him as vulnerable in 2010. King Nut Companies said in a King Nut's president, Martin was located or when the contami- considered a political moderate, away from his work as a senator, In recent weeks. Republican statement that it asked custom- Kanan, said Sunday that the recall nated product was discovered. set in motion jockeying in both he said. Sens. Kit Bond of Missouri, Mel ers to stop distributing all pea- involved approximately 1,000 Peanut Corporation's owner parties to replace Ohio's senior "Those of us that have been Martinez of Florida and Sam nut butter under its King Nut cases of peanut butter. He said and president, Stewart Pamell, senator. given the honor to Serve in these Hrownback of Kansas have all and Pamell's Pride brands with he did not know the names of declined to comment further on Former U.S. Rep. Rob Portman times must step up to the plate announced plans to retire in a lot code that begins with the the company's customers, but he Sunday until the FDA and the U.S. of Cincinnati, who also served and put this country on a course 2010. numeral "8." planned to release more details Centers for Disease Control and as budget director and trade that will see it through these har- Voinovich's decision was The peanut butter was distrib- Monday. Prevention complete their inves- representative under President rowing times and make it strong more bad news for Republicans. uted only through food service "We don't know exactly where tigation. George VV. Bush, plans to run and viable for die 21 st century," Democrats, who are just shy of providers in Ohio, Michigan, they sell to," Kanan said. "They CDC spokeswoman Bcmadette for the seat, a source told The Voinovich said. a filibuster-proof margin in the North Dakota, Minnesota, could sell cross-state, too." Burden said Sunday that she had .Associated Press. Voinovich also said he wants Senate, will be on the offensive Arizona, Idaho, New Hampshire, "We just want everybody to no new information on the case Portman has already lined to spend more time with his wife. in the races for four open seats. Massachusetts and Florida. It was know that safety is our highest and did not know when addition- not sold directly to consumers. priority," Kanan said. "We just al test results would be available. Preliminary laboratory testing wanted to recall it right away." The CDC said Friday that found salmonella bacteria in a King Nut, based in Solon, 399 cases had been confirmed Compensation to be paid with federal funds 5-pound container of King Nut Ohio, said it canceled all orders nationally, with about one in five brand creamy peanut butter, the with the manufacturer of its two of victims hospitalized. California COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio's requested that it be able to use Minnesota Department of Health peanut butter brands, Peanut has reported the most cases, with unemployment compensation S50 million of that amount to said Friday. Corporation of America, based in 55, followed by Ohio with 53. All fund has been depleted, forc- pay benefits this week. The Minnesota tests had not Lynchburg, Va. the illnesses began between Sept. ing the state to begin borrow- Agency spokesman Dennis linked it to the type of salmonella Peanut Corporation said in a 3 and Dec. 29, but most of the ing federal funds. Fvans said Ohio is committed in the outbreak that has sickened statement posted on its Web site people grew sick after Oct. 1. Officials say no disruptions to preventing the unemployed almost 400 people in 42 states, that it is working with federal food The CDC has not confirmed in benefits are expected. fund from missing any pay- but the department said addi- and health officials to determine any deaths associated with the The Ohio Department of ments. tional results are expected early whether its products are con- outbreak. lob and Family Services said Ohio and many other states next week. nected to the national outbreak. The report of peanut butter yesterday that the federal gov- have seen their unemployment The federal Food and Drug PCA does not sell its products at contamination comes almost two ernment has already approved funds decrease drastically as Administration also is analyzing grocery stores or directly to the years after ConAgra recalled its S500 million to be borrowed by the number of unemployed samples of peanut butter from public. Peter Pan brand peanut butter, Ohio to pay benefits in January workers has surged amid the King Nut and Peanut Corporation, The Lynchburg company said which was eventually linked to and February. The state has recession. spokeswoman Stephanie Kwisnek the tainted container was found at least 625 salmonella cases in said Sunday. The agency has not in the kitchen of a nursing facility, 47 states. 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