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50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Delphos, Ohio Upfront Diglia outlines Elida program cuts BY STACY TAFF we’re able to offer programs to run an efficient machine. have a minimum of 120 hours lowing resignations: Marsha Music boosters [email protected] like accounting and market- We’re doing more for our of volunteering and have Jackson, certified, Elida set steak dinner ing classes and other pro- kids with the money we have assisted 200 different orga- High School teacher, effec- The Ottoville Music ELIDA — Two pub- grams that not many schools than any other district I know nizations and sites in Allen tive March 1 for retirement Boosters will hold their lic participation cards were in the area have.” of. Cuts aren’t fun but we County with more than 60,000 purposes; Bruce Sommers, annual Steak Dinner in the turned in at the Elida Local Diglia included Ohio have to be more efficient. manpower hours. Students in certified, Elida Elementary school cafeteria on March 4. Schools Board of Education Department of Education fig- You have to be more effi- the program have also spear- Principal, effective at the end The meal includes baked meeting on Tuesday night, ures showing how much Elida cient. We’re all there.” headed the annual Salute to of the 2011-12 school year; steak, mashed potatoes both detailing concerns over spends per student compared The Success program is Veterans in November. Jodi Callahan, non-certified, with gravy, noodles, veg- valued student programs to other districts in the area. service-learning based with Completion of the class is bus driver, effective Jan. 23; etable, applesauce, roll, being sacrificed to cuts. Spending $8,255.10 total per students attending class on worth an English and Social Keisha Larimore, supplemen- dessert and beverage. Accounting 2 and Success student, including everything Monday, Wednesday and Studies credit. tal, head football cheerlead- Tickets are $7.50 and are on the chopping block. from instructional to admin- Friday and performing com- In other news, the students ing coach. can be purchased at the Superintendent Don Diglia istrative costs, placed Elida munity service on Tuesday of the month for February The board approved the door or in advance from came prepared to the meeting in the middle of the scale, and Thursday. Teacher Dave were: Elida Elementary following supplemental an Ottoville junior high or with a Smartboard presen- with $11,413.14 per student Desenberg says the 17-year — Katelyn Makin, Eden personnel for employment: high school band member. tation he titled, “The Cost being the highest and just program garnered Elida Troyer, Ryan Vetter; Elida Tyson May, boys tennis of Doing Business,” which over $7,000 being the lowest. national recognition as a Middle School — Alex head coach; Randy Prince, illustrated the efficiency of When it came to administra- National Service Learning Fields, Meredith Little, assistant baseball coach; St. John’s sets the Elida School District in tive costs, Elida was at the Leader School in 2002 and Jordyn Stewart; and Elida Dan Larimore, junior varsity comparison to others. lower end spending $882.07, school representatives were High School — Keaton baseball coach; Matt Smith, Catholicism class “We are trying to live with Lima City topping the invited to Washington, Greeley, Adrienne Harmon, 8th-grade baseball coach; St. John the Evangelist within our means and still list at $1,423.99. D.C. Since 1999, the Ohio Riley Overholt and Taylor Jeff Thomas, 7th-grade base- Catholic Church will hold offer as many programs as we “We’re right where we Department of Education Thompson. ball coach; Mike Eilerman, a 10-week class called can by maintaining creative want to be on those lists,” he has touted the program as a The week of Feb. 18-25 head varsity softball coach; “Catholicism — Journey Of partnerships,” he said. “With said. “We’re very efficient. regional model for service was recognized as National Samantha Azzarello, assistant A Lifetime” in the annex on Apollo Career Center and These figures will show you learning. FFA Week. South Jefferson Street begin- our post-secondary options, that the board works very hard Success students must The board accepted the fol- See ELIDA, page 2 ning on March 3. Classes will be held at 7 p.m. Participants will watch a DVD and have discussion Delphos to purchase with the Rev. Jacob Gordon on the weekly topic and learn more about the Catholic faith. new dump truck The class is open to members and non-members. BY NANCY SPENCER seasonal pay range is from Call 419-695-4050 to [email protected] $509.06 - $636.32 weekly register. There will be free not to exceed 16 weeks. The babysitting and food. DELPHOS — The city work schedule will be set by will own a 2012 Dodge Ram the Superintendent of Park 3500 cab and dump truck after Maintenance, keeping in mind Delphos City Council passed, the nature of the weather and Sports on emergency reading, an the needs of the equipment at ordinance to pay Knippen the pool.” Wildcats, Jays selling sec- Chrysler Dodge $39,866.76 The ordinance originally tional tickets for the vehicle. It will be called for the pool director Both Jefferson and St. equipped with a dump bed, salary to be $509.06-$636.21 John’s announced their ticket V-plow and light package. per week, not to exceed 20 sales for Saturday’s girls The money will come from weeks. sectional finals at Van Wert. the Maintenance Fund in The pool manager posi- The Wildcats, who will three equal annual payments tion is a seasonal one and play No. 2 seed Crestview of $13,288.92 to Republic is reposted seeking qualified at 6:15 p.m., will sell tick- First National, a financial applicants each year. ets at the Administration institution. Van Wert Mayor Don Building until 1 p.m. Friday. Safety Service Director Farmer and his wife, Nancy, Fans can also purchase Greg Berquist said an older spoke to council advocating tickets for the boys sectional model currently used by the increased communication game Tuesday (6:15 p.m.) at city will be disposed of at an between the cities to “set the Wapak vs. Bluffton until 1 auction at a later date. stage to attract business” to p.m. Tuesday. Pre-sale prices Council heard, on second the area. Farmer said Delphos for each game are $4 for stu- reading, an ordinance autho- and Van Wert should work Nancy Spencer photo rizing the mayor and/or safety together to streamline the dents and $6 for adults. All service director to enter into work load of making the tickets at the gate are $6. Allison Youngpeter marks the forehead of Nick Kayser with the sign of the cross contracts for the purchase of area marketable to replace The Jays will sell their in ashes during one of the Ash Wednesday Masses at St. John the Evangelist Catholic materials and commodities the 1,400 jobs lost in Van tickets for Saturday’s girls Church today. Ash Wednesday notes the start of the Lent. necessary for the operation of Wert County over the last (approximately 8 p.m.) the city’s various departments four years. contest versus Spencerville for one year, including stone, “We can no longer operate in the high school office water meters, chemicals, etc. as stand-alone cities,” Farmer until 1 p.m. Friday dur- Ash Wednesday begins Lent Also heard on second read- said. “Our challenges and sit- ing normal school hours. Staff reports 12:30 p.m. This year’s theme will be Pastor Gary Fish and ing was an ordinance amend- uations are the same.” Adults prices are $6 DELPHOS — Delphos’ is “The Trials of Jesus” the Christian Union Church; ing section two of Ordinance Farmer provided city coun- and students $4; all tick- community churches and each service will focus March 15 will the Rev. 2010-14 regarding the pool cil with the names and contact ets at the gate are $6. will hold Lenten services on different voices around Ron Lumm and the JUMP director salary. The ordinance numbers for Van Wert City Tickets are good Thursdays throughout Lent Jesus’ arrest and trial. Churches; March 22 will will be amended to read: Council and administration. for both games. to remember the important Leading off the series be Pastor Harry Tolhurst “The pay range of the In other business, clerk TODAY Christian season. will be the Rev. Angela and First Presbyterian; and Pool Director shall be sep- Marsha Mueller read cor- Boys Basketball (Regular Beginning Thursday, this Khabeb and St. Peter; March March 29 will be the Rev. arated into two categories: respondence concerning Season): Fort Jennings at year’s series will be held at 1 will be the Rev. Dave Mel Verhoff and St. John pre-seasonal and seasonal. the application for a liquor Perry, 6 p.m. noon at St. Peter Lutheran Howell and Trinity United the Evangelist Catholic The pre-seasonal rate shall license by Kelly Saine for Church, with lunch served at Methodist Church; March 8 Church. be an hourly rate of $10 per the Hangers Saloon at 307 N. Girls Basketball Sectionals hour not to exceed $300. The Main St., Delphos. DIVISION II At Spencerville: St. Marys vs. Celina, 6:15 Jennings working out p.m. (winner vs. No. 2 seed Shawnee 6:15 p.m. Saturday); logistics for bicentennial Elida vs. Wapakoneta, 8 p.m. (winner vs. No. 1 seed By Nancy Spencer the duck races and burnout Bath 8 p.m. Saturday) [email protected] contest on Friday and the At Hicksville: Van Wert lawnmower poker run and FORT JENNINGS — races on Saturday. vs. Defiance, 7 p.m. (win- Village officials are ironing Bicentennial events ner vs. No. 1 seed Bryan out logistics for the upcoming include War of 1812 enact- 6:15 p.m. Saturday) Fort Jennings Bicentennial ments and an encampment at Celebration slated for Aug. Fort Jennings Park, Soldiers Forecast 17-19. of History demonstration, Cloudy Mayor Jim Smith told Huey helicopter rides, a mili- Thursday with council at Tuesday’s regu- tary vehicle display, histori- a 50 percent lar meeting Water and Fourth cal demonstrations and muse- chance of streets will be closed from um exhibits, Vietnam War rain. High the evening of Aug. 16 to the Memorial display, kids rides in mid 40s. evening of Aug. 19. Police and games, carnival foods, See page 2. Chief Ethel Vaughn will BBQ chicken dinners and notify the Ohio Department more. of Transportation so detour Proceeds from the week- Index signs can be placed outside end benefit the park. Obituaries 2 the village limits to reroute all Vaughn also reported her State/Local 3 but local traffic. H.U.G.S. program is under- Nancy Spencer photo Politics 4 Notices will be sent to way with 31 third-graders par- Community 5 all residents several months ticipating. The effort is similar prior to the event and then to the D.A.R.E. program. Business After Hours draws good crowd Sports 8-10 a reminder notice will be The Bicentennial More than 50 Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce members fill the Rustic Cafe Business 11 given. Committee meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening for the February Business After Hours offering. The event was hosted Classifieds 12 Several village streets will the first Tuesday of the month by the Rustic, First Federal Bank and Delphos Hearing Aid Center. Above: employees Television 13 also need attention, including and at 6 p.m. on the third of First Financial Bank enjoy snacks and networking. There will be no Business After World news 14 weeding and curb painting Tuesday in the Fort Jennings Hours in March due to the annual Chamber Dinner slated for March 31 at the Knights along Water Street. Branch Library. of Columbus Hall. The evening’s theme is “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” Entertainment will be The celebration will coin- The next council meeting provided by Comedian Jay Hendron. Tickets are $50 per person. RSVPs are due by cide with the annual Motor will begin at 7:30 p.m. March March 16. Call the chamber at 419-695-1771 for tickets. Madness Weekend, including 20 in the library. 2

2 – The Herald Wednesday, February 22, 2012 www.delphosherald.com For The Record POLICE REPORT Troopers seize OBITUARY The Delphos 100 pounds Deborah Best Herald Delphos teen faces felony drug charges of hydroponic Deborah Best, 74, of Vol. 142 No. 191 Bremerton, Wash., formerly Nancy Spencer, editor A Delphos teen faces fel- of marihuana was also was ordered by his Probation marijuana from of Delphos, died Sunday at Ray Geary, general manager ony drug charges in court at found on McRedmond. officer. Lindeman is current- Harrison Medical Center in Delphos Herald Inc. 2 p.m. today after a Delphos The driver of the auto, ly out of jail on bond with the semi truck Bremerton. Don Hemple, advertising manager Police arrest in Waterworks Christopher Lindeman, 24, Van Wert County Common Tiffany Brantley, MAUMEE – A truck Arrangements are incom- Park Friday afternoon. was also detained at the Plea’s Court on a unrelated plete at Harter and Schier circulation manager A city patrol officer scene. felony theft charge. driver and his passenger are facing felony drug charges Funeral Home. The Daily Herald (USPS 1525 observed The investigation revealed McRedmond was trans- 8000) is published daily a suspi- several burnt spoons, syringe ported to the Allen County after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized 100 except Sundays, Tuesdays and cious and drug abuse paraphernalia Jail on WEATHER Holidays. vehicle lying inside the car which are one count pounds of hydroponic mari- By carrier in Delphos and parked consistent with Felony drug of felony juana, worth an estimated Delphos weather area towns, or by rural motor $500,000, following a traffic along the abuse involving heroin. Both posses- The high temperature route where available $1.48 per stop on the Ohio Turnpike. east/west men were taken into custody. sion of Tuesday in Delphos was 46 week. By mail in Allen, Van Troopers stopped a 2001 Wert, or Putnam County, $97 entrance There were several items of heroin. and the low was 33 with .14 Freightliner Commercial per year. Outside these counties to the drug abuse evidence recov- His case inch of rain. A year ago today, Semi Tractor, pulling a $110 per year. park and ered by police at the scene. will ulti- the high was 25 and the low Wabash Box Trailer, both Entered in the post office when the A small portion of the brown mately be was 18. The record high for with California registration, in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as officer liquid substance found in the reviewed today is 67, set in 1922 and McRedmond for a marked lanes violation Periodicals, postage paid at approach- syringe was field tested by by the the record low of -9 was set Delphos, Ohio. Lindeman on the Ohio Turnpike, near ed the vehicle on foot, he an agent with the WCOCTF. Allen WEATHER FORECAST No mail subscriptions will be observed the passenger, John The results was positive for County milepost 57, in Lucas County accepted in towns or villages at approximately 10:58 a.m. Tri-county where The Daily Herald paper McRedmond, 18, attempt- the presence of heroin. The Grand Jury at a later time. Associated Press ing to inject contents of a suspected substance will be Both men could face addi- on Monday. Criminal indi- carriers or motor routes provide cators were observed and TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy daily home delivery for $1.48 hypodermic needle into his forwarded to the Ohio Bureau tional charges of possession with a 40 percent chance of arm. The officer ordered of Criminal Investigation and of drug abuse instruments in a consent search revealed per week. rain and snow. Lows in the 405 North Main St. him to stop and held him at Identification for positive Lima Municipal Court but nine large boxes of hydroponic marijuana located in mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 TELEPHONE 695-0015 Taser point. McRedmond analysis by the Crime Lab. those charges will be dis- to 10 mph. Office Hours was ordered out of the car Lindeman was transported cussed with prosecutors the middle of the trailer, co- mingled with the legitimate THURSDAY: Cloudy 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and taken into custody at to the Van Wert County Jail before the formal filing of with a 50 percent chance of POSTMASTER: the scene. A small amount on a probation violation that any misdemeanor charges. load. Send address changes The driver, Ming Song rain. Highs in the mid 40s. to THE DAILY HERALD, Sun, 38, of Oakland, Calif., Southwest winds 5 to 10 405 N. Main St. Man arrested Man arrested on Resident reports and the passenger, Jimmy mph. Delphos, Ohio 45833 Yat Man Lau, 38, of THURSDAY NIGHT: on warrant bond revocation cars egged Alameda, Calif., were both Rain likely through midnight Scholars of the Day then rain likely and chance At 8:01 p.m. on Friday, charged with possession of At 5:32 a.m. Monday, of snow after midnight. Lows city warrant marijuana and trafficking Delphos Police were called in the mid 30s. South winds police in marijuana, both second- At 8:34 p.m. on Friday, to the 800 block of East Third around 5 mph becoming west officers degree felonies. Andrew J. Dinkins of 704 E. Street 5 to 15 mph after midnight. arrested The suspects were incar- Suthoff Upon officers’ arrival, the Chance of rain 60 percent. Steven cerated in the Lucas County St. in home-owner reported they FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy F. Stant, Jail. If convicted, they could Delphos had discovered that sometime with a 40 percent chance of 37, at 202 each face up to 16 years in was overnight, someone had egged snow. Highs around 40. West Holland arrested prison and up to a $30,000 both vehicles parked at his fine. winds 10 to 20 mph. Avenue, by City residence. Lot Police on No damage was observed St. John’s Scholar of the #49 in a bond to either vehicle as of report Day is Meagan Delphos Stant revoca- Elida time. (Continued from page 1) Cristine Jenner, substitute Hempfling. on an tion war- cook. active Allen County warrant. rant for Congratulations tant varsity softball coach; Jen The board also approved Meagan! Officers made contact with failure Dinkins Teen could face Olson, junior varsity softball the following individuals for Stant and took him into custo- to com- coach; Brady Overholt, 8th- summer help: Lauren Diglia, Jefferson’s Scholar of the dy who was later turned over ply/contempt of court unruly juvenile grade softball coach; Elise Mark Herge, Derrick Long, Day is Matthew to the Allen County Sheriff’s at his residence. Jenkins, 7th-grade softball Matt Thompson, Ross Harmon, Department. The court had recently charge coach; Michelle Cahill and Amy Koester and Bo Mathias. Schroeder. The warrant was a failure released Dinkins on bond, Matt Pauff, head girls track Also approved were substi- Congratulations to appear/contempt of court pending his court hearing later At 9:38 p.m. on Sunday, coach; Kevin Bowers, head tute teachers Sarah Brenneman, Matthew! issued out of Allen County. this month on felony theft Delphos Police were called to boys track coach; Al Clum, Lawren Neeley, Syliva Clark, Students can pick up their Stant is being held in the charges. the 300 block of South Clay assistant track coach; Gary Ashley Regedanz, Audrea awards in their school offices. Allen County Jail. Dinkins was originally Street regarding an unruly Evans, assistant track coach; Schimmoeller and Laura indicted by the November juvenile who left the residence Trisha Smith, middle school Pierce. 2011 Allen County Grand without permission. girls track coach; Bruce LOTTERY OCAL PRICES Marshall, middle school boys L Jury in connection with two The juvenile, 13, was Fourth Street CLEVELAND (AP) — Corn: $6.30 separate felony theft offens- located by police in the 200 track coach; Lori Swick, 2012- 13 basketball cheer advisor; These Ohio lotteries were Wheat: $6.29 es investigated by Delphos block of Cherry Street a short drawn Tuesday: Police. Dinkins was later time later and returned to the and Anne Carrol, 2012-13 bridge over Beans: $12.52 football cheer advisor. 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www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, February 22, 2012 The Herald –3 DELPHOS ACE STATE/LOCAL BAG SALE SAT., FEB. 25 SWCD sets % BRIEFS YWCA to host AAUW Sister 20off YWCA to host annual Tree ALMOST ANYTHING To Sister Summit March 10 YOU CAN FIT IN BAG Seedling Sale (excludes merchandise youth swim The American and Your Community”. tor — “Setting Goals and The Allen Soil And Water already on sale) lessons Association of University • Dawn Cooper, business Balancing Time Within Our Conservation District has set Women will be presenting owner/artisan of Rehab Fab Lives” its annual Tree Seedling Sale. The YWCA of Van Wert its 9th annual Sister to Sister —“Engage your Creative • Carol Trice, OSU County is now accepting reg- The sale features 25 spe- Summit for girls in grades Side” Extension-education special- cies of trees and shrubs for istration for their next session 6-8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on • Holly Vaughn, certified ist — “How to Put Balance swim lessons. The eight-week planting on public and private Candles and March 10 at the YWCA in Zumba instructor —“Balance in Your Daily Diet” land. Tree packets start as low Accessories classes March 6 through April Van Wert. Physical Activity Within The “hands on” event 26. as $17 for a Songbird Packet • large The YWCA offers two basic The summit is open to all Your Daily Routine” with lunch, breakfast bars, or $12 for a pack of 10 shrub selection youth swim programs: Red Van Wert County Schools, • Lindsay Hotmire, former goodie bags, door prizes seedlings such as lilacs or red- Cross Preschool Swim and Red as well as to Parkway and educator, currently website and all materials are free to buds. Cross Learn-to-Swim. Delphos. This year’s theme developer — “Neighbors the participants. Packets for “We had such a great The Red Cross Preschool is “Life is a Balancing Act.” Helping Neighbors — Make registration will be avail- response to our online sales Swim Program works with The focus will be provid- It Happen!” able at the school offices on last year that we’re offering children 3-5 years old teaching ing the girls with the tools • Cindy Wood, director Thursday. The registration them again,” said District AEP & GE Lamp them the basic water propul- needed to provide harmony of the Van Wert County deadline is March 7. Parents Administrator Gary Werling. Promotion sive skills, creating awareness in their lives while trying to Council On Aging — may also ask questions or “In addition, anyone who of their aquatic environment balance all that is expected “Careers — Your Future request that packets be sent wants a paper copy of the order GE CFL Bulbs $ and working on gaining their of them. Problem solving, Will Change — Be Ready by contacting event organiz- form can contact our office at CFL 10 watt = 40 watt 3.49 5 pk. $ greater aquatic independence. goal setting and personal to Accept the Challenge!” ers, Deb Kleinhenz 419-238- 419-223-0040, ext. 101, and CFL 13 watt = 60 watt 3.49 5 pk. The YWCA also offers a par- $ health and wellness are • Megan Ramey, Katie 9519 or Sandy Unterbrink we’ll be happy to put one in CFL 20 watt = 75 watt 7.49 5 pk. ent/child class for younger chil- some of the tools that will Etgen, membership/educa- Young at 419-495-2824. If the mail to you. You can also $ CFL 26 watt = 100 watt 7.49 5 pk. dren 6 months old to 2 years be explored. tion specialists with Girl requesting a packet, please pick up the order forms at our old. These classes are 30 min- Speakers for the event Scouts of Western Ohio leave name, phone number office at 3900 Campus Drive, Delphos utes long. Class fees for this are: — “Cyberbullying — Be and complete address. Suite A in Lima.” eight week program are $28 for • Kim Keeling, leader- Aware of the Dangers in the For further informa- The deadline to order seed- members. Class fees for non- ship training consultant Media” tion on AAUW programs lings is March 5. Seedlings are members are $36. for the Van Wert County • Nancy Bowen, for- and membership, contact shipped in mid-to-late April The Red Cross Learn- to-Swim Program begins at Chamber of Commerce — mer Van Wert County eco- Deb Kleinhenz, Van Wert and can be picked up at the 242 North Main St. Ph. 419-692-0921 Level 1, helping participants “Leadership for Yourself nomic development direc- Chapter President. Allen County Fairgrounds. Open evenings til 7:30; Sat. til 5 feel comfortable in the water and works up through Level 6, which refines strokes and teach- es participants to swim with Web conference helps ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over great distanc- caregivers ID depression es. These classes are 45 minutes FEBRUCHERRY long. Class fees for this 8 week program are $36 for members. in aging parents Class fees for non-members are The nonprofit National president of NPDA. “Our goal $45. Classes are held Tuesday Private Duty Association is to provide information to and Thursday evenings. (NPDA), along with the Ohio help family caregivers increase Chapter, has announced it will the quality of life and identify Annual Scrabble host a consumer education web beneficial treatment and care conference entitled Depression options for their loved ones.” FUNdraiser set and Older Adults – What Every The event’s expert presenter The 7th annual Scrabble® Caregiver Should Know at 8 is Steven C. Fox, D.O., medical FUNdraiser for Adult Literacy p.m. on March 13. director, Wellspring Personal will be held from noon to 3:30 The live and interactive Care. For the past 30 years, p.m. on Feb. 25 at the St. Rita’s program will provide advice the primary focus of Dr. Fox’s Auxiliary Conference Center, on how family caregivers can clinical practice, teaching and 718 W. Market St. work with professionals to iden- research has been on the care The Scrabble event is a tify this condition and develop and treatment for the elder- team event, where business an effective plan of care for ly and disabled. He has been or community teams compete a loved one with depression. a trend-setter in the area or in timed play. Unlike regular Caregivers will learn how to geriatric and Alzheimer’s care Scrabble, all of the letters are identify key issues and prob- since the mid 1970’s. Dr. Fox placed face-up at the begin- lems, locate needed experts provides hands-on consultation ning of play and teams then try and resources, and outline a and oversight for families to to score the maximum points. plan to provide the best care assess a loved one’s limitations •EAST-BELLEFONTAINE AT KIBBY The competition consists of for a parent. The event is free and capabilities and create a four rounds, with a raffle draw- of charge to participants. plan of care that will enable the •DOWNTOWN-ELIZABETH AT MARKET ing between each round. The web conference topics person to stay in his/her own Teams can register at any include diagnosis of depres- home. Dr. Fox was the founder •WEST-ALLENTOWN AT CABLE time, including the day of the sion, association between of Wellspring Gerontological tournament. Sponsors for the depression, anxiety and mem- Services in Chicago in 1985. event are also needed. ory loss, understanding which He is an active member of For more information, con- medications are safe and effec- several medical associations tact Ken Blanchard at kenlc@ tive, along with resources and addressing aging and health wcoil.com; Diana Siniff at tools for monitoring treatment issues. EVEN MORE [email protected]; Mary and improvement. Pre-registration for the event FOR YOUR Sweigart, [email protected]; “One out of three older adults is required. Sign up today by Delphos herald or by calling the office at 419- suffers from major depres- visiting the registration link at DONATED 223-0252. sion,” said Sheila McMackin, privatedutyhomecare.org. RELAY FOR LIFE DOLLARS! Starts Wednesday BAKED CHICKEN

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“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” POLITICS — President George Washington (1732-1799) Overdraft fees probed by Consumer-finance watchdog By DANIEL WAGNER ing your checking account of America settled one case AP Business Writer into the red averages $30 to for $410 million last July. $35 per transaction, the CFPB JPMorgan Chase agreed this WASHINGTON — The said. month to pay $110 million to government’s new consumer- Banks were barred from settle similar claims. watchdog agency is launching automatically enrolling cus- The CFPB outlined four a probe into costly overdraft tomers in overdraft programs areas of interest in its inqui- fees charged by big banks. for debit card or ATM trans- ry: The Consumer Financial actions in 2010, under a rule — The reordering of trans- Protection Bureau said today issued by the Federal Reserve. actions in ways that increase that it will ask banks for infor- The rule did not apply to costs to consumers. mation about how overdraft checks and online bill pay- — Missing or confus- fees affect consumers, how ments or recurring debits. It ing information. The agency overdraft protection is mar- also did not limit how much wants to make sure people keted and what information banks can charge for the ser- understand how they can consumers receive. vice. avoid overdraft fees. It will The probe could result in Banks have responded by look at how the fees are dis- new rules or even lawsuits if marketing overdraft protec- closed and what other options banks are accused of violating tion aggressively. They told are presented. consumer laws. consumers that opting out of — Misleading market- “Overdraft practices have overdraft protection “may ing. The number of people the capacity to inflict seri- prevent you from completing who choose overdraft protec- ous economic harm on the everyday transactions includ- tion varies widely from bank 2 Democratic people who can least afford ing . . . medical or health to bank, the CFPB noted. It IT WAS NEWS THEN judges seek seat it,” CFPB Director Richard emergencies,” according to wants to know how market- Cordray said in a statement. research published last year ing affects people’s decisions. One Year Ago “We want to learn how con- by the Center for Responsible The Center for Responsible • St. John’s High School senior Tyler Koester is headed to on Ohio court sumers are affected, and how Lending, a consumer group Lending report noted sev- Washington, D.C., this spring after being declared a state win- COLUMBUS (AP) — Two well they are able to antici- that opposes overdraft fees. eral examples of misleading ner of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary experienced judges from far- pate and avoid paying penalty Some banks increased their or threatening language in Americanism & Government Program. Koester, the son of flung corners of the state are fees.” fee income through a practice banks’ marketing materials. Mark and Sherri Koester, scored a 98 out of a possible 100 facing off in the Democratic points on the test administered by the local Legion post. Banks impose overdraft known as “re-ordering.” The — Disproportionate primary for a chance at unseat- fees when people spend more banks would collect all the impact on low-income and ing Ohio Supreme Court 25 Years Ago — 1987 money than they have in their transactions in a given day young consumers. According Justice Robert Cupp this fall. accounts. The fees didn’t then apply them in order, from to a 2008 study by the Federal • Students from the Delphos grade schools participated in William M. O’Neill, of spelling bees to establish school winners. Lori Brinkman of exist 15 years ago; by 2009, largest to smallest. The effect Deposit Insurance Corp., 9 Chagrin Falls, served on the they were generating tens of is to maximize the number of percent of checking accounts Franklin School, Anita Core of Jefferson Middle School and state’s 11th District Court of Tim Wurst of Landeck School were the top winners. They will billions of dollars for banks. transactions that trigger a fee. incur 84 percent of overdraft Appeals for a decade ending The fees function like Reordering has been chal- fees. The study found that compete March 16 in the Van Wert County contest at Marsh in 2007. Foundation. extremely high-cost, short- lenged in class-action law- nearly half of younger card- He resigned from the term loans. The cost of push- suits around the country. Bank holders paid the fees. • The Catholic Ladies of Columbia recently sponsored a court that year to run for dessert smorgasbord card party at the Knights of Columbus Congress, losing to incumbent hall. Winners in cards were Luella Grothause, Martha Pohlman Republican Steve LaTourette Obama wants to lower corporate tax rate and Mary Grothouse. Fifth-fifty winners were Mary Topp, in 2008 and again in 2010. By JIM KUHNHENN $200,000 or less. Many members of both Lutgardis Helmkamp and Dorothy Osting. Grocery certifi- He also tried twice before to Associated Press The 35 percent nominal parties have said they favor cate winners were Valerie Altman and Regina Rode. Martha get on the high court, in 2004 corporate tax rate is the high- overhauling the nation’s indi- Ardner and Mary German won brownies and Edna Baldauf and 2006. WASHINGTON — est in the world after Japan. vidual and corporate tax sys- won a cherry pie. Hamilton County Municipal President Barack Obama is But deductions, credits and tems, which they complain • St. John’s was able to hit its foul shots down the stretch Court Judge Fanon A. Rucker, proposing to cut the corporate exemptions allow many cor- have rates that are too high and St. Henry wasn’t and that proved the difference as the Blue the son of an Indiana Supreme tax rate from 35 percent to porations to pay taxes at a and are riddled with too many Jays came from behind for a 66-62 win Friday night. Craig Court justice, is making his 28 percent and wants an even much lower rate. deductions. Allemeier added 18 for St. John’s and Dave Wieging 11. first attempt at the seat. Then- lower effective rate for manu- Under the framework pro- The corporate tax debate Gov. Ted Strickland appointed facturers, a senior administra- posed by the administration, has made its way into the 50 Years Ago — 1962 him to the bench in 2007 and tion official says, as the White the rate cuts, closed loopholes presidential contest. Former • A number of awards were presented at the annual Ladies he was subsequently elected. House lays down an election- and the minimum tax on over- Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Night banquet of the Delphos Lions Club at the Country Club Republican Cupp, a former year marker in the debate over seas earning would result in Romney has called for a 25 Tuesday night. Presidential appreciation awards were given state senator, is seeking his tax policy. no increase to the deficit. percent rate, former House to John Helton, John Pitsenbarger and Owen Grubenhoff. second 6-year term. In turn, corporations would That means that many Speaker Newt Gingrich, Ladies pins were given to Mrs. C. M. McKinney, Mrs. Herman A native of Gary, Ind., have to give up dozens of businesses that slip through R-Ga., would cut the corporate Meyer, Mrs. Fred McBee and Mrs. Otho Moore. Rucker, 40, has landed the loopholes and subsidies that loopholes or enjoy subsi- tax rate to 12.5 percent, and • A former local youth has been recommended by Rep. coveted primary endorsement they now enjoy. Corporations dies and pay an effective tax former Sen. Rick Santorum, William M. McCulloch as a candidate from the Fourth of the Ohio Democratic Party with overseas operations rate that is substantially less R-Pa., would exempt domes- Congressional District to the United States Merchant Marine as well as nods from several would also face a minimum than the 35 percent corpo- tic manufacturers from the Academy, and as a candidate to the United States Naval county parties in O’Neill’s tax on their foreign earnings. rate tax could end up paying corporate tax and halve the Academy. Gardner A. David of Lima, formerly of Delphos, backyard: Cuyahoga, Treasury Secretary more under Obama’s plan. top rate for other businesses. received the notification of his recommendation from Mahoning and Stark. The Timothy Geithner today was Others, however, would pay While Obama has been pro- McCulloch. Ohio College Democrats are to detail aspects of Obama’s less while some would simply moting various aspects of his • The Senior Chapter of the Child Conservation League held also behind his candidacy. proposed overhaul of the cor- benefit from a more simpli- economic agenda in personal its mother-daughter banquet Tuesday evening at NuMaude’s If he wins, Rucker would porate tax system, a plan the fied system. appearances and speeches, the Restaurant. Prior to the dinner the tributes to mothers and be one of two black Democrats president outlined in general The official said the decision to leave the corpo- daughters were given by Mrs. Burnell Bowersock and her on the general election ballot terms in his State of the Union Obama plan aims to help U.S. rate tax plan to the Treasury daughter, Rhonda Ann. Dorothy Gerrill gave the devotions and — alongside Ohio’s first-ever speech last month. businesses, especially manu- Department to unveil signaled Mrs. Gene Kaskel introduced Mrs. Donald Kruse, the speaker black female justice, Yvette Chances of accomplishing facturers who face strong its lower priority. of the evening. McGee Brown. Brown was such change in the tax system international competition. What’s more, the admin- Strickland’s running mate in are slim in a year dominated Obama’s plan would lower istration’s framework leaves 75 Years Ago — 1937 2010. mostly with presidential and the effective rate for manu- much for Congress to decide • Extensive plans are being made for the annual Mother and O’Neill sees himself as a congressional elections. But facturers to 25 percent while — a deliberate move by the Son banquet to be held at the Methodist Church on Thursday. fighter, dubbing his effort this for Obama, the proposal is emphasizing development of administration to encourage The men’s Brotherhood organization is sponsoring the affair. year “a people’s campaign.” part of a larger tax plan that clean energy systems. The negotiations but which also Chas. Cordermann has been placed in charge of the kitchen He says his underdog cam- is central to his re-election administration official spoke doesn’t subject the plan to and Ferman Clinger will be in charge of the dining room. paign is a statement against strategy. on condition of anonymity to detailed scrutiny. Frank Render, president of the Brotherhood, and his commit- the big money that’s in play The corporate tax plan describe what the administra- Obama’s plan is not tees are working hard to make the banquet one of the best ever in Supreme Court races, with dovetails with Obama’s call tion will do. as ambitious as a House held at the Methodist Church. contributions going to justices for raising taxes on million- The New York Times first Republican proposal that • The Defiance High Bulldogs, coached by Gilbert Smith, who must later decide the aires and maintaining current reported details of the plan in would lower the corporate former Delphos Jefferson coach, is in possession of their fourth donors’ cases in court. rates on individuals making its online edition early today. rate to 25 percent. consecutive Northwest Ohio Athletic League championship as the result of their win over Bryan on Friday night by a score The trials of Saint Santorum of 37 to 19. Defiance still has one league game to play next WASHINGTON -- You’ve KATHLEEN PARKER at Ave Maria University in without consequences would Friday night with Napoleon providing the opposition. likely heard by now that the Florida. He has never met a lead to men reducing women • The Delphos Eagles cage team went down to defeat on presidential election may question he wouldn’t answer “to being a mere instrument Sunday afternoon at St. John’s auditorium by a score of 36 to pivot on the unlikely “contro- or a combatant he wouldn’t for the satisfaction of (their) 23. The Fort Wayne Berghoff provided the opposition. Phil versy” of birth control. engage. Thus, when a reporter own desires,” as well as abuse Hall, Eagles forward, sustained a sprained ankle during the This is the latest trope to Point asks whether he thinks states of power by public authorities game which may force him to remain on the bench for the evolve from a campaign that should be able to ban birth and a false sense of auton- remainder of the week. is already two years too long. of View control, Santorum says yes, omy. A conspiracy-minded person but .... Within that framework, might imagine that this faux Headline: ”Santorum says everything Santorum says Moderately confused battle over reproductive rights TV cabinet, circa 1957 — states should be able to ban and does makes sense, even was designed to distract from slicked-back hair and sweater birth control!!!” if one doesn’t agree. When he other more pressing con- vest provided by central cast- Except that’s not what says that he doesn’t think the cerns and to demonize — or ing. he meant, nor is it what government should fund pre- would that be angelize? — The problem, as with so he intends. Santorum was natal testing because it leads Republicans who, we’re also many convenient narratives, expressing a legal opinion, to abortion, this is emotional told, want to turn back the is that it ain’t quite so. and his answer was within the Santorum, father of a disabled clock to the 1950s. The leading role in this context of whether states have child and another who died But such a theory would narrative is Rick Santorum, any regulatory jurisdiction hours after a premature birth. require that Democrats be the surger in chief, who is over the question. Otherwise, In both instances, many doc- shrewder than is humanly pos- now being characterized as he has said repeatedly that he tors would have recommend- sible, no? The Obama admin- a Neanderthal throwback for does not support banning con- ed abortion, but Santorum istration might have wished his personal belief that man traceptives and that he would believes that those lives, no to provide insurance coverage should not interfere in the oppose any such efforts. matter how challenging, have for contraception -- a wish natural cycle of life, no matter Moreover, as a U.S. senator, intrinsic value. broadly embraced by most how inconvenient the results. Santorum voted to fund con- Though Santorum’s views Americans -- but the president This includes not only oppo- traception through two inter- are certainly controversial, his couldn’t have predicted how sition to abortion and embry- national health programs that biggest problem isn’t that he the Catholic bishops would onic stem-cell research, but he aggressively pushed — the is out of step with mainstream react, or that entire swaths also to artificial birth control. U.S. President’s Emergency America. His biggest problem of religious Americans would Mitt Romney, though he falls Plan for AIDS Relief and the is that he lacks prudence in band together to oppose him. into the pro-life camp on the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, picking his battles and his He was just lucky. What first two issues, has expressed Tuberculosis and Malaria. words. The American people manna to have the nation views on contraception that Contraception was incorpo- are loath to elect a preacher or riveted on birth control in any 21st-century Epicurus rated as part of prevention. a prophet to lead them out of these economically challeng- could embrace: “It’s (contra- This should come as no the desert of unemployment. ing times. What lucre to have ception’s) working just fine. surprise if one understands And they are justified in wor- women on his side against Just leave it alone.” Santorum’s worldview. rying how such imprudence those time-warped white It is easy to pound Santorum, Everything stems from his might translate in areas of far guys who want to keep their and no one makes it easier allegiance to the Catholic graver concern than whether women pregnant and confined than Santorum himself. Never Church’s teachings that every Santorum doesn’t personally to quarters. What a cherry on mind that he invokes Satan, human life has equal value practice birth control. top that the two Republican claiming that the “Father of and dignity. The church’s front-runners look like they Lies” has his sights on the objection to birth control is Kathleen Parker’s email address just stepped out of a large U.S., as Santorum did in 2008 based on concerns that sex is [email protected] . 1

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Mom usually ★ Open Door Policy 6 p.m. — Shepherds of writes her column on Monday ★ Will work to bring jobs mornings but I thought that Christ Associates meet in the Phone: 419-495-2419 St. John’s Chapel. with all of the children being 7 p.m. — Bingo at St. home it might be extra noisy www.KimBrandtForCommissioner.com John’s Little Theatre. and busy. So I thought I’d Paid for by committee to elect Brandt, Comissioner, Cary Brandt, Treasurer, 1098 St. Rt. 81, Willshire, Ohio 45898 7:30 p.m. — Jefferson give her some help by writing Athletic Boosters meet at the the column! I am not much of a writer, but I will try my Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth best. St. I just came inside after working with Minnie. Minnie THURSDAY is a miniature pony I am Look how tiny Minnie is. Susan is enjoying working 9-11 a.m. — The Delphos training for a family in our with her. Canal Commission Museum, church. The family has three 241 N. Main St., is open. floor in some parts of the little boys. I want to tame loft.” I told him if we don’t FRENCH TOAST 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite Minnie so that they will be at Delphos Senior Citizen have a light we could fall and 2 eggs able to drive her. Minnie is hurt ourselves. Our hay loft 1 /2 cup milk Center, 301 Suthoff Street. a very small pony but she is 5-7 p.m. — The Interfaith doesn’t have windows so it is 1 teaspoon sugar strong. She pulls our little sort of dark even in the day- 1 /4419-692-2388 teaspoon vanilla 419-692-2388 Thrift Shop is open for shop- pony wagon without a prob- 419-692-2388 ping. light. Joseph said it is easy to 1 /21875 teaspoon 419-692-2388E. cinnamonFifth St.1875 E. Fifth St. lem. I really enjoy working see the holes because you can 2 tablespoons1875 butter E. Fifth 419-692-2388DelphosSt. 1875419-692-2388 E. Fifth St. 7:30 p.m. — American with her so it will be hard to 1875 E.Delphos Fifth St. see the daylight shining up 6 piecesDelphos ofDelphos bread 1875 E. Fifth St. Legion Post 268, 415 N. State see her go back to her owners Delphos St. through the floor. Combine first 5 ingre- Delphos after she is fully trained. I was a little doubtful but dients and stir with whisk. Minnie is the second pony FRIDAY followed Joseph up the lad- Coat skillet with butter. Dip that I have trained. Our min- der without a flashlight to the bread into the egg mixture Valid only at certified Curves Complete locations. See club for details. Some restrictions apply. Free trial offer is good for one week. Not redeemable for cash. © 2012 Curves International, Inc. 7:30 a.m. — Delphos Valid only at certified Curves Complete locations. See club for details. Some restrictions apply. Free trial offer is good for one week. Not redeemable for cash. © 2012 Curves International, Inc. iature pony, Tiger, was the hay loft. It was pretty dark up just enough to coat. Fry in a Optimist Club, A&W Drive- first. Tiger is a bigger kind of Valid only at certified Curves CompleteValid locations. only at certifiedSee club Curves for details. Complete Some locations. restrictions See club apply. for details.Free trial Some offer restrictions is good forapply. one Fre week.e trial offerNot redeemableis good for one for week. cash. Not © redeemable2012 Curves for International, cash. © 2012 CurvesInc. International, Inc. In, 924 E. Fifth St. there but Joseph acted like he skillet until goldenValid only at certified on Curves both Complete locations. See club for details. Some restrictions apply. Free trial offer is good for one week. Not redeemable for cash. © 2012 Curves International, Inc. a miniature pony. He is a stal- knew his way around pretty sides. 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite lion and was a lot harder to at Delphos Senior Citizen good so I stayed close behind train than Minnie. He is also a him. Benjamin wasn’t up Center, 301 Suthoff Street. lot more stubborn and not as 1-4 p.m. — Interfaith there yet. Meanwhile, Joseph gentle as Minnie. I would not took off and I lost track of OPENING Thrift Store is open for shop- trust Tiger around children ping. where he was. I stopped in like I do Minnie. Every pony my tracks not sure where all MARCH 1 or horse has a different atti- SATURDAY the holes were. Then I heard tude. I learned that real fast something behind me so I 9 a.m.-noon — Interfaith after I was kicked in the leg Thrift Store, North Main called for Joseph. I screamed ✦ Purina Feeds by our big mare Ginger one as someone grabbed me from Street. time. It scared me very much St. Vincent DePaul Society, behind, it was Benjamin. and taught me to always be Turns out that Benjamin had ✦ Pet Food/Supplies located at the east edge of the careful because a horse can St. John’s High School park- snuck up there in the dark to hurt you. scare me. They sure had a ing lot, is open. I really enjoy working ✦ Wild Bird Feed 10 a.m to 2 p.m. — good laugh about it. When I with ponies and horses. It is work with my little brothers Happy Birthday Delphos Postal Museum is my most favorite hobby. My I never know what they are ✦ Lawn & Garden open. dream is to have a big horse going to come up with. FEB. 23 705 E. Main St., Elida 12:15 p.m. — Testing of ranch someday. It might Older Sister Elizabeth is warning sirens by Delphos Jamie Garber (St. Rt. 309) never happen but it does not at her babysitting job today. 419-339-6800 (just west of Speedway) Fire and Rescue hurt to dream. God has a plan Mom is sewing and I Abbi Vincent 1-3 p.m. — The Delphos for everyone and it might not am getting ready to bake Canal Commission Museum, be what we want. I want to a batch of chocolate chip 241 N. Main St., is open. accept whatever His plan is cookies. It is Monday now 5 p.m. — Delphos Coon for me. already and Mom is enjoying and Sportsman’s Club hosts a I will try to write about the break from writing the chicken fry. something else but talking column but she will be back 7 p.m. — Bingo at St. about horses is always a next week. John’s Little Theatre. favorite topic for me. She let us all sleep in Sometimes I help my since the children are home SUNDAY younger brothers Benjamin from school today. She had 1-3 p.m. — The Delphos and Joseph throw hay down breakfast burritos ready for Canal Commission Museum, from the hay loft. One time us when we woke up. 241 N. Main St., is open. after I hadn’t been up to the The recipe I’ll share is 1-4 p.m. — Putnam County loft in awhile Joseph told me what I usually fix when I Museum is open, 202 E. Main “we don’t need a flashlight.” I have to make breakfast for St. Kalida. told him “yes, we do because my family. I usually triple it 1:30 p.m. — Amvets Post there are small holes in the for our size family. 698 Auxiliary meets at the Amvets post in Middle Point. 4 p.m. — Amvets Post 698 Public Invited regular meeting at the Amvets post in Middle Point. 7:30 p.m. — Sons of Amvets Post 698 meet at CHICKEN FRY Amvets Post in Middle Point. SAT., FEB. 25 Dr. Najeed- Heart Specialist of St. Rita’s MONDAY American Legion Post 715 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Ottoville Branch Library is 100 Legion Drive, Ft. Jennings, Ohio open. Carryout - $7.00 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite starting at 4:30 p.m. “Sometimes heart disease at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. All You Can $ per is a family affair.” Please notify the Delphos Eat and Drink person Herald at 419-695-0015 if 6:30 p.m. until 11:0013 p.m. there are any corrections The Legion Hall is available for Weddings, Receptions and or additions to the Coming Although there are many things you can do to help prevent heart Events column. Parties. For information call 419-286-2100 or 419-286-2192 disease, some factors are simply beyond your control. That’s why it’s so important to learn your family history and talk to your family doctor about a vascular screening. Together, these two simple things can take the mystery out of heart disease.

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(4:45) and Katie Dye (3:39) That fouled out as they were forced is what to foul — the senior-domi- J e f f e r s o n nated Wildcats (5) took com- girls men- mand. They used the free- tor Dave throw line to enough advan- H o f f m a n tage (8-of-11 in the period, credited for 14-of-25 overall for 56%) to his 400th coast to the victory as both c o a c h i n g benches emptied. win at the Hoffman “I felt we wore them down. helm of the Our bench is deeper and that Lady Wildcats, courtesy of finally took its toll,” Hoffman Tuesday night’s 52-38 victory added. “We got the tempo over Lincolnview in the open- the way we wanted with our ing contest of the Division IV defense and that wore on sectional at Van Wert High them. We hit our free throws School’s Cougars’ Den. in the final period but we “I’ve headed the program struggled the first three. We for 30 years; it just means got production off our bench I’ve been fortunate to have that we needed and allowed the longevity to coach that us to continue to pressure many years at one school,” he them.” acknowledged. “I have also Lincolnview ended up been very fortunate to have Tom Morris photos shooting 15-of-38 for the had a lot of talented players contest, 3-of-7 treys, for over the years, especially the With Jefferson senior Megan Gilden setting the screen, 39.5 percent and 5-of-6 free- last 5 or 6 years that has won classmate Courtney Lewis turns the corner for a layup to bies (83.3%). They assumed a lot of games for me. It’s end the third period as Lincolnview senior Morgan Peel 21 boards (4 offensive) as been an enjoyable ride.” gets pinned. The Lady Wildcats grabbed a 14-point win Springer added four and were Two of those talented play- over the Lancers in Division IV sectional girls hardwood whistled for 20 fouls. ers led the way in Tuesday’s action at Van Wert to give long-time coach Dave Hoffman “We have nothing to hang Spencerville’s Alyssa Mulholland gets a piece of a triumph: seniors Kennedy his 400th victory. our heads about. We played shot by Parkway’s Becca Harshman in the second clash Boggs (20 points, 4 steals, 3 they never gave up. They Dye (1:58) picked up their extremely hard against a very Tuesday at Van Wert. The Lady Bearcats advanced with a assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks) and held leads of 12-8 and 14-11 third fouls in the period. good basketball team and 6-point triumph. Courtney Lewis (12 markers, before a jumper from the left “No question, fouls were we return a lot of experience 5 caroms, 4 dimes, 3 thefts). wing by freshman Hannah an issue for us. We have not for next year,” Williamson That duo helped lead the McCleery at 1:05 made the had much depth, especially added. “Of course, we also Spencerville hangs on for Lady ’Cats (15-6) to 18-of- score 14-13, Jefferson. when (junior) Kaitlyn (Brant) lose our two seniors: Carley 35 shooting, including 2-of- With a lesser bench due went out with an injury earlier and Morgan (Peel); and you tourney win over Parkway 61-55 7 beyond the arc, for 51.4 to injury and youth, foul this year, and fouls really hurt feel bad for them because By KIRK DOUGAL 44-43. Cami Hellwarth then percent. trouble began to take a toll us,” Williamson said. “We they won’t be part of next Times Bulletin Publisher grabbed a rebound and put it “Those were the only two on the Lancers in the sec- also didn’t shoot the ball very year as players. We’re excit- [email protected] back in the bucket at 4:06 for we had back with substan- ond period against the deeper, well the first half. Obviously, ed, though.” the first Parkway lead since tial varsity time last year; more senior-laden Wildcats. their defense had something Jefferson amassed 28 VAN WERT - Parkway and early in the first quarter. they have led this team this Jefferson’s pressure defense to do with that, especially rebounds (9 offensive) and Spencerville gave the fans all Freewalt’s last score came year. It’s what you expect also had something to do with with them being more physi- 11 fouls. They will tangle they wanted to see on Tuesday off a hoop-and-harm in the from your senior leaders,” it, forcing two early miscues cally mature.” with Crestview 6:15 p.m. night in their girls basketball lane for an old-fashioned Hoffman continued. “Both of (19 total) in building a 20-13 Lincolnview went the first Saturday. sectional opener at Van Wert. 3-point play to take the lead edge and forcing Lincolnview 3:50 of the third stanza score- them, Kennedy in particular, LINCOLNVIEW (38) Despite the Panthers bat- back for Spencerville. But are so good defensively. They coach Dan Williamson to call less — four turnovers and Hannah McCleery 1-0-2, Kaylee tling back to take the lead Harshman knocked down two time. That stoppage only two missed shots — but the Thatcher 2-0-4, Courtney Gorman free throws, was fouled after a do a lot for us there and that 0-0-0, Claire Dye 3-0-7, Katie Dye late in the game after being has been the key to our sea- worked briefly, with a 4-0 Wildcats could only add four 3-2-8, Julia Thatcher 5-3-15, Devann down as many as 13 points steal off the press and then hit son. We haven’t always shot mini-run — baskets by junior more to their lead on a put- Springer 0-0-0, Baylee Neate 0-0-0, in the second half, it was the two more charity tosses. After Christine Stemen 0-0-0, Morgan Peel the ball well but we’ve been Katie Dye (8 markers) and back by senior Megan Gilden 0-0-0, Ashley Teman 0-0-0, Carley Bearcats who used two con- a Spencerville miss, Harshman pretty steady defensively all freshman Julia Thatcher (15 (9 markers, 7 caroms) and a Springer 1-0-2. Totals 12-3-5/6-38. secutive steals to score twice was fouled in the lane again JEFFERSON (52) season.” counters, 4 boards) — getting jumper by sophomore Gabby Samantha Thitoff 0-0-0, Courtney in 12 seconds and go on to and made two more free throws Boggs was huge in set- them within 20-17. The Red Pimpas thanks to five turn- Lewis 3-4-12, Brooke Culp 1-1- win 61-55. for a 51-47 Panther lead. and White cobbled together overs (17 total) of their own 3, Kennedy Boggs 7-6-20, Katie Spencerville’s Jennifer ting the tone for the Red Goergens 0-1-1, Rileigh Stockwell 0-0- “Those two steals by and White, dropping in eight a 6-0 spurt to lead 26-17 on in the first 3-plus minutes. 0, Gabby Pimpas 1-0-2, Megan Gilden Schylar (Miller) were huge,” Post, who had a monster game points in the first period. the first-of-2 tosses by senior Lincolnview replied with 4-1-9, Makayla Binkley 0-0-0, Elizabeth said Spencerville coach Katie on the boards, grabbed an Schosker 2-1-5, Brooke Hesseling 0-0- After three trades of the lead Elizabeth Schosker at 1:06 a 7-1 span — capped by a 0, Jasmine McDougall 0-0-0. Totals Krieg. “That really won us the offensive rebound, put it back — with Lincolnview senior before a baseline jumper by triple by Claire Dye at 28 16-2-14/25-52. game at the end; causing them, in the bucket and finished the junior Claire Dye (7 points) ticks — to close within 31-27 Score by Quarters: Carley Springer laying one Lincolnview 13 6 8 11 - 38 and especially scoring off of 3-point play. Harshman fol- in at 3:40 to give the Lady at 43 ticks made the half- before Lewis (with 3 fouls) Jefferson 14 12 7 19 - 52 them, that was huge. She did a lowed with her own rebound time scoreboard read 26-19, turned the corner on a screen and score but that was the last Lancers (6-15) their final lead Three-point goals: Lincolnview, J. great job.” at 8-7 — a Lewis 3-ball at Wildcats. by Gilden for a layin with Thatcher 2, C. Dye; Jefferson, Lewis Parkway coach Jeff Kallas of the excitement for Parkway. 3:20 gave the Wildcats a lead Springer (2:59) and Katie 1.1 ticks showing for a 33-27 2. agreed that without a couple The two straight turnovers fol- of trips here and there, his lowed. Spencerville took back team was right there with the lead and made their free Spencerville. throws down the stretch to NBA CAPSULES “I told the girls to be suc- hang on for the win. The Associated Press percent, matching his career Trevor Ariza scored 21 points Cleveland, which trailed 72-55 cessful, you’ve got to play The other story of the game to lead the Hornets, who have lost late in the third quarter, ended was the unbelievable outside MIAMI — Dwyane best in that department. 10 of their last 13. New Orleans Detroit’s 3-game winning streak. four good quarters and shoot Wade scored 30 points He also had a run of 11 concludes a stretch of three games Brandon Knight led the Pistons with the basketball,” he said. shooting - by Spencerville as a and added 10 assists, such games in his rookie in three days — all on the road — 24 points while Greg Monroe scored “Spencerville played four, team and Fisher for Parkway. Mario Chalmers and season. today at Cleveland. 19 points and had 11 rebounds. I thought, pretty good quar- In the first half alone, the The Pacers went on a 10-0 run GRIZZLIES 89, 76ERS 76 Bearcats were 6-of-12 from Chris Bosh each scored Isaiah Thomas scored in overtime. Hibbert and Collison MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Marc Gasol ters of basketball. We played 20 points and the NBA- 20 of his 24 points in combined for eight points and West had 15 points and 14 rebounds, two and a half. We came out beyond the arc, finishing with leading Miami Heat the third quarter for scored to take a 113-102 lead. Rudy Gay scored 14 points and slow and sluggish but then we eight 3-pointers as a team. stretched their winning Sacramento, which The Hornets scored back-to- Memphis moved a season high- fought back and we were in Fisher did her best to counter streak to seven games dropped its sixth straight. back baskets and only scored once tying four games above .500. it; we’re in it, we’re fighting, that, hitting at least one trey in more. O.J. Mayo added 13 points and each quarter and ending with with a 120-108 win over Marcus Thornton scored CAVALIERS 101, PISTONS 100 Marreese Speights had 12 for the we’re fighting - and then we the Sacramento Kings 23 and Tyreke Evans CLEVELAND — Antawn Grizzlies. Gasol, who’s headed to have the turnovers.” five in the game. on Tuesday night. finished with 21 points Jamison scored 32 points and this weekend’s All-Star Game in After being down 40-27 Harshman led all scorers in LeBron James scored and 10 assists. rookie Kyrie Irving led Cleveland’s Orlando, finished three assists shy in the third quarter, Parkway the contest with 24 points while comeback from a 17-point deficit of a triple-double. Fisher added 17 and Burtch 18 points, Norris Cole PACERS 117, HORNETS 108, OT with 17 points in the fourth quarter. Jrue Holiday scored 22 points began making their move. had 12 and Udonis Haslem INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert Alonzo Gee, who scored 13 — none in the fourth — for the Haley Burtch hit a 3 from 10 for Parkway. The Panthers added 10 for Miami (26-7), had a career-high 30 points and 13 points in the fourth quarter, put the Atlantic Division-leading Sixers, the top of the key and Fisher were 19-of-55 from the field, which has won each of its rebounds to lead Indiana past New Cavaliers ahead for good, 97-95, who shot just 37 percent while los- followed her on the next trip a 35-percent clip, including Orleans in overtime. by rebounding his own miss with a ing their fourth straight and sixth in 6-of-16 (37.5%) from beyond games during this streak by Paul George scored 20 points dunk with 25.4 seconds left. Irving, their last eight. Rookie Lavoy Allen with a bomb from the same at least 12 points. Wade shot and Darren Collison had 18 points who scored 25 points, and Gee had 14 points for Philadelphia and spot. Then a Panther steal off the arc. They were 11-of-16 11-for-16, the 11th straight and eight rebounds for the Pacers, combined for 30 of Cleveland’s 35 Andre Iguodala added 11 on 5-of- their full-court pressure led to from the free-throw line for 69 game he’s shot at least 50 winners of three straight. points in the fourth quarter. 14 shooting. a Becca Harshman lay up and percent. suddenly Spencerville’s lead Cortney Miller had 22 was only six, 41-35, going into points for Spencerville and HIO PREP SCORES the final quarter. Emilee Meyer had 10. The The Associated Press Ft.O Loramie 91, Troy Christian 18 Creston Norwayne 74, Ashland Mapleton 35 36 Although it was consecu- Bearcats were 20-of-51 from Girls Basketball Ft. Recovery 49, St. Henry 48 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 73, Cle. Hts. Lutheran Shaker Hts. 56, Lakewood St. Edward 51 the field (39.2%) with 8-of-18 OVC 59, Parkersburg Christian, W.Va. 38 Greenwich S. Cent. 70, Crestline 50 E. 29 Sheffield Brookside 64, Oberlin Firelands 57 tive turnovers that would help TOURNAMENT Hicksville 37, Montpelier 34 Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 64, Twinsburg Stow-Munroe Falls 65, Tallmadge 55 them win the game later, it was falling from 3-point land, a Division I Leipsic 54, Hamler Patrick Henry 49 53 Struthers 76, Youngs. Liberty 62 their own miscues for most of 44-percent mark. They were Cin. NW 70, Cin. Princeton 12 Lucas 65, Mansfield Christian 34 Dalton 41, Loudonville 39 Sylvania Northview 62, Tol. St. Francis 51 13-of-19 from the charity Clayton North. 56, New Carlisle Tecumseh Mechanicsburg 61, Botkins 41 Doylestown Chippewa 65, Kidron Cent. Tol. Christian 56, Pemberville Eastwood 42 the game that slowed down 43 Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 36, N. Baltimore 32 Christian 48 Tontogany Otsego 49, Liberty Center 31 the hot-shooting Bearcats. For stripe for 68 percent shooting. Dublin Coffman 63, Pataskala Watkins New Knoxville 51, New Bremen 32 E. Cle. Shaw 72, Chardon 58 Uniontown Lake 46, Louisville 39 Coach Krieg, that was an issue As well as shooting the ball Memorial 16 New Washington Buckeye Cent. 56, Plymouth Elyria Open Door 75, Cuyahoga Hts. 27 Vincent Warren 56, Beverly Ft. Frye 45 extremely well, the Bearcats Gahanna Lincoln 40, Powell Olentangy 29 Fairview 60, Lorain Clearview 47 Warren Howland 76, Warren Champion 45 her team had battled all year. Liberty 28 Old Fort 53, Fremont St. Joseph 47, OT Girard 45, Kinsman Badger 40 Westlake 83, Parma Padua 54 “That is normally our life dominated the boards on Hilliard Bradley 54, Lancaster 31 Pandora-Gilboa 52, Defiance Ayersville 34 Grafton Midview 67, Lakewood 66 Division II story - turnovers - which the night. Spencerville out- Lewis Cen. Olentangy 70, Delaware Hayes 38 S. Charleston SE 43, Newton Local 29 Hudson 69, Kent Roosevelt 68, OT Cols. Beechcroft 54, Cols. Independence 53 rebounded Parkway 39-24 with Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 77, Cols. Sandusky St. Mary 46, Lakeside Danbury 36 Kirtland 57, Chesterland W. Geauga 40 Cols. Eastmoor 55, Cols. Linden McKinley 31 we’ve been struggling with the Walnut Ridge 19 Spencerville 61, Rockford Parkway 55 Leetonia 62, Warren Lordstown 54 Greenfield McClain 53, Washington C.H. whole year,” she said. “Then Post taking down 13 caroms. Medina Highland 63, Strongsville 59, 3OT Spring. Cath. Cent. 45, Union City Louisville Aquinas 55, Apple Creek Waynedale Miami Trace 38 Abby (Freewalt) getting in Harshman led the Panthers Newark 49, Grove City Cent. Crossing 40 Mississinawa Valley 29 46 Hebron Lakewood 49, Whitehall-Yearling 42 with seven. Springboro 67, Springfield 22 Thompson Ledgemont 55, McDonald 47 Madison 66, Perry 57 Jackson 41, Washington C.H. 39 foul trouble really hurt us, too, W. Chester Lakota W. 61, Cin. Western Tiffin Calvert 53, Fostoria St. Wendelin 46 Massillon Jackson 88, Akr. Garfield 57 Millersburg W. Holmes 54, Philo 24 because she is our best player Parkway won the battle of Hills 21 Tol. Ottawa Hills 58, Tol. Maumee Valley 15 Massillon Tuslaw 63, E. Can. 35 Minerva 78, Steubenville 70 on defense.” the turnovers with its full-court Wadsworth 61, Copley 31 W. Unity Hilltop 65, Gorham Fayette 48 Medina Buckeye 71, Sullivan Black River 55 New Lexington 50, Gallipolis Gallia 41 pressure, forcing 21 Bearcat Division II Boys Basketball Medina Highland 50, Smithville 47 Rayland Buckeye 61, Richmond Edison 56, As Freewalt sat on the Cin. Indian Hill 70, Cin. Aiken 26 Akr. Buchtel 66, Richfield Revere 57 Mentor Lake Cath. 70, Beachwood 68 3OT bench with foul problems in miscues while giving up only Cin. Mt. Healthy 42, Goshen 23 Akr. Firestone 90, Green 73 Miami Valley Christian Academy 55, Pace, Uhrichsville Claymont 47, Cambridge 38 the fourth quarter and then 12. Day. Carroll 57, Bellefontaine 32 Akr. Hoban 62, Akr. Springfield 49 Fla. 45 Division III Spencerville will now take Tipp City Tippecanoe 74, St. Paris Graham Arcadia 50, Sycamore Mohawk 47 N. Can. Hoover 65, Akr. SVSM 60 Bidwell River Valley 54, Crooksville 46 eventually fouling out, it was 34 Atwater Waterloo 57, Mogadore Field 50 N. Ridgeville Lake Ridge 65, Kingsway Lynchburg-Clay 60, W. Union 37 Parkway’s Harshman who on St. John’s at 8 p.m. on Division III Austintown Fitch 67, Youngs. Boardman 37 Christian 42 Martins Ferry 59, Zanesville W. Muskingum nearly carried the Panthers to Saturday evening. Brookville 45, Day. Northridge 38 Avon Lake 53, Strongsville 28 N. Royalton 65, Berea 58 52 Parkway (55) Casstown Miami E. 75, Milton-Union 35 Bay Village Bay 63, Amherst Steele 60 Napoleon 71, Archbold 42 Oak Hill 58, Portsmouth W. 32 the finish. She scored 15 points Fisher 6-0-17, Hellwarth 2-0- Day. Christian 57, Carlisle 41 Bedford 53, Cle. JFK 50 New London 49, Mansfield Christian 41 Pomeroy Meigs 61, Albany Alexander 45 in the final eight minutes of the 4, Burtch 4-1-10, Samaniego 0-0-0, Middletown Madison 58, Reading 25 Brookfield 58, E. Palestine 49 New Middletown Spring. 48, McDonald 44 Wheelersburg 61, Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant game, including 9-of-10 free- Harshman 7-10-24, Roehm 0-0-0, Division IV Can. Cent. Cath. 41, Akr. Manchester 39 Newton Falls 57, Youngs. Christian 42 39 Fent 0-0-0. Totals 19-11-55. Ada 65, Ridgeway Ridgemont 26 Can. McKinley 69, Cle. Hts. 48 Niles McKinley 70, Lisbon Beaver 68 Williamsport Westfall 62, Frankfort Adena 43 throw attempts. Spencerville (61) Antwerp 43, Pioneer N. Central 34 Canal Fulton Northwest 73, Navarre Fairless Oberlin 63, Rocky River Lutheran W. 57 Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 63, Magnolia Parkway still trailed 44-38 C. Miller 7-3-22, Post 3-1-7, A. Sandy Valley 49 Mulholland 1-4-7, Freewalt 4-1-9, S. Arlington 56, Vanlue 17 61 Oregon Stritch 66, Swanton 62 with 5:50 left to play but came Miller 1-4-6, Meyer 4-0-10. Totals Attica Seneca E. 58, Monroeville 49 Chagrin Falls 51, Garfield Hts. Trinity 46 Orrville 64, W. Salem NW 47 Division IV out of a timeout with Megan 20-13-61. Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 32, Carey 29 Chagrin Falls Kenston 62, Macedonia Parkersburg Christian, W.Va. 69, OVC 61 Barnesville 64, New Matamoras Frontier 41 Score by Quarters: Columbus Grove 44, Ft. Jennings 38 Nordonia 45 Parma 57, Cle. Lincoln W. 26 Franklin Furnace Green 57, Portsmouth Clay Fisher nailing a trey from the Parkway 12 13 10 20 - 55 Continental 52, Lima Perry 43 Chardon NDCL 67, Aurora 54 Parma Hts. Valley Forge 51, N. Olmsted 38 40 corner. Then Harshman fin- Spencerville 15 14 12 20 - 61 Delphos Jefferson 52, Lincolnview 38 Cle. St. Ignatius 72, Cle. John Adams 46 Poland Seminary 52, Beloit W. Branch 42 Glouster Trimble 45, Corning Miller 44 Three-pointers: Parkway 6 (Fisher Fairport Harbor Hard. 56, Vienna Mathews Columbia Station Columbia 59, Brooklyn 53 Richmond Hts. 64, Painesville Harvey 43 Mowrystown Whiteoak 70, Latham Western ished off a score off a steal 5, Burtch), Spencerville 8 (C. Miller 5, 43 Cory-Rawson 64, Ridgeway Ridgemont 53 Sebring McKinley 52, Lisbon David Anderson 41 to make the Bearcat lead only Meyer 2, Mulholland). 1

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NFL concussion fallout raises Grove ousts Lady Musketeers By Charlie Warnimont games and she did a great 3-of-4 at the line and when Sentinel Sports Editor job playing under control and Ricker converted two charity converting when we were tosses with 10.6 seconds left, red flags in NASCAR BLUFFTON — In a tight able to get it to her.” the Bulldogs were up 44-36. By CHRIS JENKINS are really slim.” explained. “You could just fake basketball game, a play, or “In a game like this you A late basket by Morgan The Associated Press NASCAR officials say people out back then. ‘Yeah, plays, can make all the differ- knew it could be one run Schroeder accounted for the they’ve identified 29 concus- I’m fine, I’m fine.’ They didn’t ence in the outcome. that was enough for separa- final score. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. sions in their top three series care. ‘OK, you’re fine’.” As Fort Jennings and tion,” Fort Jennings coach “This was a team win,” — If Michael Waltrip were since 2004 — and only 11 of Today, any driver involved Columbus Grove kept trading Matt Myerholtz said. “You Ricker added. “I told them to count up all the concus- those happened in the past five in a significant accident must the lead during their Division just hoped it was your team in the locker room Nikki sions he has sustained over a seasons. visit the infield medical center, IV sectional semifinal at that got that 6-, 8-point run Stechschulte has been our NASCAR career that stretches where checking for signs of a Bluffton Tuesday night, it was to put the pressure on the number two player all year back nearly 30 years, he’d cer- concussion is standard proce- finally the Bulldogs other team. They got and she is out with five tainly hit 10 — and probably dure. If there’s reason to sus- that were able to put the run that put the fouls and Anna is out get- keep going. pect a concussion, the driver together “that” run. pressure on ting her ankle taped; Safety measures since Dale will be sent to a local hospital. From there, the driver needs to Although no lead us and Lord knows if she is Earnhardt’s death in 2001 was safe, that run to you could coming back and we have gone a long way toward be cleared by a neurosurgeon preventing head injuries and And while there have been with at least five years’ expe- close the third quar- tell how it get our other players NASCAR officials have taken some drivers who experienced rience in sports-related head ter gave the Bulldogs affected us to step up and make steps to improve the way they long-term effects from traumat- injuries before he or she can the lead for good as offensively plays without our two identify and treat concussions. ic head injuries over the years race again. they defeated the in the fourth studs in there. Brooke But Waltrip knows that won’t — including Bobby Allison, “They always ask,” Burton Musketeers 44-38 quarter.” Brubaker’s free-throw in the opening game Fort Jennings percentage has not been great undo all those hits he took in Ernie Irvan, Jerry Nadeau and said. “The key to that, though, Mo. Schroeder the 1980s and ‘90s. Steve Park — O’Donnell says is honesty. Unless it’s obvious. Tuesday night. ended the Bulldogs’ but she hit some huge free “I whacked my head — a NASCAR doesn’t see any Sometimes you can tell. But a The win sends the run right away in throws down the stretch and lot,” Waltrip said. “If you think evidence of widespread health lot of times, in football and in Bulldogs (10-11) to the sec- the fourth quarter as Kelsey hit a big 3 that helped us about this, I showed up in ‘85, issues related to multiple head every sport, people say, ‘I’m tional finals Saturday night, Von Lehmden converted a extend our lead. We hit 70 when it was relatively ‘safe.’ injuries, as the NFL and other fine.’ It’s hard if you don’t tell where they will face second- 3-point play. Back came the percent at the line down the We thought we had it figured sports are. them the truth to help you.” seeded Kalida (11-9) at 6:15 Bulldogs behind their two stretch and that was key.” out. I raced all the way through “There’s always concerns Burton acknowledged that p.m. Fort Jennings saw its leading scorers in Ricker and Ricker also felt the team’s 2001 when people were getting for any driver that’s been in the drivers, along with athletes in season end at 7-14. Stechschulte. Ricker matched ability to control the boards killed. And all through that sport,” O’Donnell said. “But other sports, have an incentive In the second game Von Lehmden’s points with was key as the Bulldogs, time, I was hitting my head in terms of drivers formally to hide symptoms. Tuesday night, Continental a 3 from the left wing before unofficially, had a 35-15 edge and knocking myself out and approaching us and saying, “There’s fear in not being also used a strong third quar- a lob pass found its way into in rebounds. getting concussions and going ‘Hey, I want to talk about this able to do what you want to do,” ter to defeat Perry 52-43. The the hands of Stechschulte for Ricker and Stechschulte to the hospital. And I don’t or look at it,’ we haven’t seen Burton added. “NASCAR’s win puts the Pirates (10-11) a basket and a 33-26 Grove both had 15 points for the know what that means to me that occur, in terms of what always been really good say- against top-seeded Ottoville lead. Bulldogs and Brubaker added in 10 years. But I know it’s a you’re seeing in other sports ing, ‘Look, we don’t want to (20-0) in the second game at Fort Jennings was able seven. Stechschulte also concern.” right now. We’d certainly be keep you from racing unless 8:15 p.m. to stay close as baskets by ripped down eight rebounds. The 48-year-old Waltrip open to working with anyone, it’s in your best interests.’ In the opener, the Lady German and Ashley Gable, Macy Schroeder had 10 gets uneasy when he hears sto- if we see that, in helping to stop They’ve been pretty good Bulldogs and Fort Jennings around one by Grove’s points for the Musketeers, ries about NFL players and any trend that we saw.” about that. People are always traded the lead five times as Katelyn Scott, had the while Von Lehmden and other athletes who are having In response to reports of nervous, I think, in any sport the Musketeers took a slim Musketeers within five Morgan Schroeder both had serious neurological problems football players, hockey players to stand up and say I’m having 17-16 lead into halftime. points at 35-30 with 3:26 left. eight points. after they retire, issues that a and other athletes having serious these issues because they want The third quarter saw Fort Grove’s lead grew to 36-30 “The first half, we were growing amount of research neurological issues in retirement, to race or they want to play. Jennings score first as Macy as Sydney McCluer convert- proud of the way we came indicates may have been caused researchers at the Boston-based But if NASCAR doesn’t want Schroeder hit a short jumper ed 1-of-2 free throws. out and played defense. You by repetitive brain injuries they Sports Legacy Institute have you to race, then you probably to put her team up 19-16. After a Musketeer miss, knew it was going to be a sustained during playing days. studied brain tissue of deceased shouldn’t be racing.” Columbus Grove erased that the Bulldogs looked to suffer tough one when you are play- Could that happen to him, former athletes. They’ve found Ex-NASCAR driver Mayfield says lead on an inside basket by a big loss as Ricker hurt her ing the defense you want too? evidence of degenerative brain he is innocent Nikki Stechschulte and a ankle after a collision with and you are only up one,” CATAWBA, N.C. — Former race “I would be the perfect disease known as Chronic car driver Jeremy Mayfield says the 3-pointer by Brooke Brubaker a Fort Jennings player and Myerholtz added. “The sec- case study to see what’s going Traumatic Encephalopathy that new criminal charges against him are that had the Bulldogs lead- laid on the floor being attend- ond quarter, they made some to happen,” Waltrip replied. has been linked to repetitive “baseless” and suggests he’s the target of a conspiracy involving NASCAR and ing 21-19. The Bulldogs’ ed to by the trainer. After a nice adjustments getting the “Because I can go back and brain injuries. law enforcement officials. lead lasted about a minute few minutes, she got up and ball inside to Stechschulte look at the races and count up O’Donnell said NASCAR Indictments by a North Carolina grand jury released Monday charged as baskets by Gabbi German went to the locker room to and we were good on the times I was knocked uncon- officials have noticed. Mayfield with three counts of possess- and Morgan Schroeder had have the ankle worked on. help at times and at times scious that I can’t count on “Absolutely,” O’Donnell ing property stolen from businesses the Musketeers back on top Without Ricker in the lineup, we weren’t. The first half, both hands.” explained. “It’s something we and a fourth charge of obtaining property by false pretense. 23-21. After a timeout by the the Bulldogs maintained their we were able to hold them to Five-time NASCAR cham- pay attention to on any aspect The charges follow a November Bulldogs, they found their 6-point lead as Stechschulte one rebound and the second pion Jimmie Johnson says he of other sports, what they’re raid on Mayfield’s Catawba home after rhythm offensively as they hit two free throws and half we didn’t. Overall, for has had two concussions racing doing. Can we learn from it? which the former NASCAR star was charged with possessing 1.5 grams of closed the quarter on a 7-0 Brubaker one to match the 32 minutes, I felt we played stock cars and probably many Can we implement some of methamphetamine. run to take a 28-23 lead to the three points scored by Von a good defensive game but more racing dirt bikes when he these things? We’re open to Mayfield, 42, has issued a statement through his attorneys saying he fourth quarter. Lehmden. offensively we struggled and was younger. working with any other sport is innocent. Anna Ricker scored four of With just over a minute that’s a credit to Grove’s “We’re not immune to con- as well.” “For some reason, the district attorney’s office simply ignored our offers to the points, while Stechschulte left in the game, the Bulldogs defense as they made us force cussions,” Johnson said. “And For now, veteran driver Jeff explain the sources of the items seized certainly after severe concus- Burton is trying to gather as chipped in the other three. suffered another blow when some things.” from my property and chose, instead, “We really tried to focus at Stechschulte was whistled for sions or being concussed sev- much information as he can to indict,” Mayfield said, according to Fort Jennings 14- 9- 38: eral times, the numbers change. about the long-term effects of the statement. “We do not know if halftime on getting the ball to her fifth foul. The Musketeers VonLehmden 1-6-8; Ma. Schroeder there is any connection between the Nikki down low,” Columbus were unable to take advan- 4-1-10; Mo. Schroeder 4-0-8; We know that. The dynamic is concussions. Burton’s father- NASCAR lawsuit and this investiga- Lindeman 1-0-2; K. Stechschulte 0-1- there. I think we’ve reduced the in-law is a physician and has tion but, based upon the evidence Grove coach Chad Ricker tage as they could only hit 1; German 3-1-7; Gable 1-0-2. disclosed to us already by the district said. “We have been strug- 3-of-6 free-throw attempts to Columbus Grove 12- 18- 44: opportunity for it to happen, attended sports medicine con- attorney’s office, it appears that the Ricker 3-8-15; Halker 1-0-2; Karhoff but ultimately, it can happen. ferences on his behalf. Catawba County authorities have been gling offensively the last few pull within 39-36 with 37 1-0-2; N. Stechschulte 5-5-15; coordinating with NASCAR officials.” weeks, so with a presence seconds left. Ricker returned Brubaker 1-4-7; Scott 1-0-2; McCluer I think the odds are a lot better “I think anybody that has Mayfield was suspended from 0-1-1. today than they’ve ever been.” any sense has to understand NASCAR after failing a random drug like her in the middle, we felt to the floor for the Bulldogs Score by Quarters: Earnhardt’s death in the that it doesn’t matter if you’re test at Richmond International Raceway we had to get her involved and missed a free throw as Fort Jennings 10 7 6 15 - 38 in May 2009. He was in the 4th U.S. Columbus Grove 6 10 12 16 - 44 2001 Daytona 500 — which playing football or hockey or Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond more. She was in some early Jennings was forced to foul. Three-point goals: Fort Jennings 1 came after drivers Kenny Irwin, racing a car, head injuries can last month to argue his lawsuit seeking foul trouble but she is used to Brubaker stepped up and (Ma. Schroeder); Columbus Grove 2 reinstatement as a NASCAR driver (Ricker, Brubaker). Adam Petty and Tony Roper all have bad ramifications later in should be heard by the courts. playing with four fouls most save the Bulldogs as she went were killed from similar head life,” Burton said. “It appears A lower court judge dismissed Mayfield’s suit in 2010 because he had injuries — forced NASCAR to to be the case. I think we are twice — as a driver and an owner — get serious about safety. exposed to less of it. But at the signed documents in order to race that waived his right to sue. Today, drivers must wear a same time, when we do have Mayfield reacted to his suspension head and neck restraint, while them, they can be big hits.” by suing NASCAR, its owner, Brian impact-absorbing SAFER barri- The 44-year-old Burton Zachary France, and the drug testing company for defamation, unfair and ers have been installed on race- started racing in NASCAR’s deceptive trade practices, breach of track walls and NASCAR com- top division in 1993, well contract and negligence. Mayfield argued that a combination pletely redesigned race cars to before the post-Earnhardt safe- of over-the-counter allergy medication reduce the risk of injury. Racing ty advances. Claritin-D and the prescription medica- “I can tell you that in retro- tion Adderall for attention deficit hyper- seats used to look like passenger activity disorder led to positive test and car seats; now they look more spect, there’s been many times NASCAR’s testing system was flawed. like something out of a space- that I’ve had concussions,” The latest criminal indictment accuses Mayfield of possessing goods ship, with foam-padded supports Burton said. “And the defini- stolen from three companies, including on each side of the helmet that tion of concussion is a very a sofa, love seat and other furniture from DEA Ventures Inc. and more barely allows a driver’s head to widely-used term and how you than $1,000 worth of personal property move during a crash. actually define a concussion belonging to Red Bull Racing Inc. It’s working. Going has changed over the years. Since his suspension, Mayfield has faced judgments in excess of $2 million into Sunday’s Daytona 500, But there’s no question that for failing to pay bills and owes another there hasn’t been a death in with hitting concrete, not hav- $109,000 in property taxes. Mayfield also faces foreclosure on his 388-acre NASCAR’s top three national ing (today’s safety equipment), property. series since Earnhardt’s. there’s no question people had In his statement, Mayfield said the criminal investigation was initiated “If I’m Kasey Kahne or concussions. No question.” based on the statements of a man with Kyle Busch, I don’t have those Waltrip recalled he blacked a lengthy criminal record. concerns any more,” Waltrip out after an accident in practice “Before this investigation, I have never been charged with any crime said. “We’ve got the cars and at Las Vegas in 1998 but kept more serious than speeding tickets,” the tracks, we’ve got it all fixed. it to himself. 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10 – The Herald Wednesday, February 22, 2012 www.delphosherald.com Cougars turn on the ‘D’ to down Jeffcats No. 8 Buckeyes rebound, By JIM NETCALFE started out on fire with eight in for a transition layin at the 10-2 spurt made up the final [email protected] in the first period but none 10-second mark to account for margin. beat Illinois 83-67 after as the visitors canned a 38-25 edge. Jefferson finished with 6-of- KANSAS STATE 78, NO. 3 By RUSTY MILLER MISSOURI 68 VAN WERT — Jefferson 17-of-42 fielders, 3-of-9 long “We were right there with 7 at the line (85.7%); 23 caroms The Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rodney and Van Wert went at it toe- range, for 40.5 percent. them for the first 12 minutes. (9 offensive) as Thompson had McGruder scored 24 points and Kansas State upset No. 3 Missouri 78-68 to-toe for nearly 12 minutes of The Red and White stayed Then it became a matter of seven and Ricker four; and 10 COLUMBUS — This Tuesday night, the Wildcats’ second Monday night’s boys basket- right with the Cougars in the their being more skilled and fouls. They visit Columbus time, Ohio State hit shots. win this season over the Tigers. ball encounter at the Cougars opening period — with two strong at this point than we Grove Friday to end the regu- Kansas State (19-8, 8-7 Big 12) As a result, Illinois had no led 40-30 at halftime and by 16 points Den. trades of the lead and four are,” Jefferson coach Marc lar season. chance. in the second half before a late run by However, the host Cougars ties — with Dunlap register- Smith acknowledged. “There Van Wert added 4-of-6 sin- Missouri (25-3, 12-3) got Deshaun Thomas the Tigers within 63-60. went to a half-court trap that ing eight points and Klinger won’t be a quick fix for that gles (66.7%); 25 rebounds (7 scored 19 points and Missouri trailed by 4 turned the tide, leading to a six. Both teams found the but we have a lot of potential offensive) as Chadd Phillips No. 8 Ohio State after two free throws by Michael Dixon with 2:21 16-4 spurt to close the half offensive flow, combining and you saw some of that added four; nine miscues; and regained its shoot- left but Jordan Henriquez and eventually to a 68-43 non- for 13-of-23 shooting. Myers tonight. Van Wert is just more 13 fouls. They visit Ottawa- ing touch by hitting answered with an alley-oop league conquest. scored 10 of the Cougars’ 16 skilled than we are right now Glandorf Friday. dunk. The Wildcats extend- 65 percent from the ed the lead on two free Even though senior Jacob in the canto but it was Smith — they’re a good basketball Van Wert’s junior varsity field, rolling over throws by Henriquez and Myers led all scorers with 25 that connected on a jumper team — and when they turned swamped the Wildcats 61-23. built a cushion from the foul Illinois 83-67 on line in the final minute. for the hosts, including five from the right elbow at 35 us over, that got them going. Sophomores Chris Miller Tuesday night to Thomas Gipson added triples, junior Joey Hurless ticks for a 16-14 edge. They aren’t 14-5 in the WBL and Joey Moreland led the remain in the thick 13 points for Kansas State. set the table with 13 assists The first part of the second for no reason.” way with 14 and 10 points, of the Big Ten race. Dixon scored 21 and Marcus and tacked on seven points period remained tight, with the For Van Wert mentor Dave respectively. “You could just see they Denmon added 19 for Missouri, which and seven boards. Junior A.J. Wildcats staying within 22-21 Froelich, it was a matter of his Freshman Ryan Bullinger fell short of the best start in school were in a zone shooting the history. Smith popped off the pine for on a deuce from Klinger at crew stepping it up. was high scorer for the ball,” embattled Illini coach No. 7 NORTH CAROLINA 86, 12 markers as the hosts shot a the 4:40 mark. The decisive “We knew that Jefferson Wildcats (3-16) with eight. N.C. STATE 74 Bruce Weber said. “Every RALEIGH, N.C. — Kendall torrid 28-of-49 from the floor, run then began at 4:20 of the would come in here and play VARSITY shot that went up, it seemed Marshall had a career-high 22 points including 8-of-21 downtown, second period, starting with hard, no matter the record. JEFFERSON (43) like it was going to be all and 13 assists. Austin Jettinghoff 0-0-0, Zach Harrison Barnes added 20 points for 57.1 percent. senior Reggie Phillips con- We talked about that before Ricker 0-2-2, Shayn Klinger 5-0-11, Nick net.” for the Tar Heels (24-4, 11-2 Atlantic The Wildcats (2-17) had a necting for a deuce at 4:20. the game and then came out Dunlap 3-0-8, Ross Thompson 5-4-14, William Buford, maligned Coast Conference), who extended their pair in double digits, including The Cougars went to a trap quickly,” Froelich added. “We Seth Wollenhaupt 0-0-0, Nick Fitch 3-0- domination of their nearby rivals. North 6, Dakota Stroh 1-0-2, Tyler Mox 0-0-0. for his recent poor shooting, Carolina has won 12 straight meetings sophomore Ross Thompson’s in the half-court, forcing five kind of went into a lull after Totals 14-3-6/7-43. had 17 points on 7-of-9 from and hasn’t lost to the Wolfpack (18-10, 14 and senior Shayn Klinger turnovers (8 in the period and the quick start and they stayed VAN WERT (68) 7-6) in five years. Chadd Phillips 1-0-2, Tyler Coll 0-0- the field and Aaron Craft The Tar Heels shot 51 percent, with 11. Senior Nick Dunlap 20 overall) as Hurless went right with us. We got more 0, AJ Smith 5-0-12, Kyle Keber 1-0- added 11 points to go with including 10-for-19 from 3-point range. intense on defense in that run. 2, Joey Hurless 3-1-7, Jacob Myers five assists. Jared Sullinger, And Marshall was a big reason for that 9-2-25, Reggie Phillips 5-0-10, Matt success, whether he was knocking We need that for Friday night Bidlack 0-0-0, Caleb Markward 1-0-3, third in the conference at 17.5 down outside shots against sagging and then in the tournament. Nik Wolford 0-0-0, Joe Moonshower points a game, managed just defenders or finding teammates for INTERNATIONAL Any win is a good win.” 3-1-7. Totals 20-8-4/6-68. baskets. Score by Quarters: nine before fouling out. C.J. Leslie had a career-high 24 The Cougars continued Jefferson 14 11 8 10 - 43 “It was obviously good to points to go with 12 rebounds for N.C. that run into the third canto, Van Wert 16 22 17 13 - 68 State, while Lorenzo Brown had 18 KARAOKE CONTACT Three-point goals: Jefferson, Dunlap see the ball go in early,” Ohio points. But the Wolfpack just couldn’t building a 48-25 spread on 2, Klinger; Van Wert, Myers 5, Smith 2, State coach Thad Matta said keep up with the Tar Heels. Sing Your way to Reno a deuce by Hurless at the Markward. of the Buckeyes hitting 11 of SETON HALL 73, No. 9 4:40 mark. Back came the ---- GEORGETOWN 55 A SINGER FROM THIS CENTER WILL GO TO RENO JUNIOR VARSITY their first 12 shots and 16 of NEWARK, N.J. — Jordan Theodore Wildcats on a 6-0 spurt, four JEFFERSON (23) the first 19. “We had good scored a career-high 29 points to lead TOP PRICE $5,000 from Thompson, to get with- Kurt Wollenhaupt 0-0-0, Tyler Seton Hall to the signature win it need- Roby 1-1-3, Ryan Bullinger 3-0-8, Tyler shots, we got the ball moving ed for its NCAA tournament resume. 2nd Prize $2,000 ... 3rd Price $1,000 in 48-31 on his two singles Rice 0-0-0, Kurt Hoersten 0-0-0, Tyler and we were able to get out The Pirates (19-9, 8-8 Big East) at 3:40. However, Van Wert Mox 2-0-4, Justin Stewart 0-0-0, Tyler put on quite a shooting performance FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY Talboom 3-0-6, Jordan Barclay 1-0-2, and get some easy buckets against one of the conference’s best replied with a 7-0 mini-spurt Carter Mox 0-0-0, Shane Wilson 0-0-0. because of our defense. That defensive teams. They shot 61.0 per- 7:00-8:30 Registration • 8:30 Contest Starts Totals 8-2-1/4-23. Sing Off Monday, June 25 • Finals Tuesday, June 26 to lead 55-31 on a layin by was delightful to see, trust cent (25-for-41), the best against the VAN WERT (61) Hoyas this season and only the third Smith at 2:10. Two free Michael Smelser 1-0-3, Kyle Keber me.” time any team shot 50 percent or bet- throws by Jefferson junior 3-0-9, Chris Miller 7-0-14, Nathan Ohio State was coming off ter. Georgetown (20-6, 10-5) came Delphos Recreation Center Zach Ricker at 1:55 accounted Stoller 3-0-8, Matt Bidlack 2-4-8, Joey in allowing 38.4 percent shooting this Moreland 4-2-10, Cody Keirns 1-0-3, a 58-48 loss at Value City season. 939 E. Fifth St, Delphos for a 55-33 scoreboard to start Elijah Wortman 3-0-6. Totals 17-7-6/6- Arena to Michigan State on Theodore made all five of his 419-692-2695 (BOWL) the fourth. 61. 3-point attempts to lead Seton Hall, Score by Quarters: Feb. 11 that ended a 39-game which finished 8-of-13 (61.5 percent), The closest the Wildcats Jefferson 6 3 6 8 - 23 home winning streak. The and that came against a team that was could get was 17 — 58-41 on Van Wert 19 13 21 8 - 61 Buckeyes made only 14-of- allowing 27.6 percent from beyond Three-point goals: Jefferson, the arc this season. The previous a triple by Klinger at 3:43 of Bullinger 2; Van Wert, Keber 3, Stoller 53 shots (2-of-15 3-pointers) best effort from 3-point range against the finale — before a closing 2, Smelser, Keirns. against the Spartans, an arena- Georgetown was 44.4 percent by Marquette, the only time any team shot Headaches? Migraines? record low of 26.4 percent for better than 40 percent. the home team. No. 11 MICHIGAN 67, Deep in your neck a pair of blood ves- NORTHWESTERN 55 OT Vertebral NBA GLANCE In their most recent game, a EVANSTON, Ill. — Trey Burke, The Associated Press Minnesota 16 17 .485 9 1/2 sels (vertebral arteries) pass through Arteries EASTERN CONFERENCE Utah 15 16 .484 9 1/2 56-51 loss to No. 17 Michigan Zack Novak and Stu Douglass hit Atlantic Division Pacific Division on Saturday, they shot 38.8 3-pointers to start overtime Tuesday the openings in your neck bones. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB night and No. 11 Michigan won its Philadelphia 20 13 .606 — L.A. Clippers 19 11 .633 — percent. fourth straight. These vessels supply 30% of your New York 16 17 .485 4 L.A. Lakers 19 13 .594 1 The Buckeyes (23-5, 11-4) Burke scored 19 to lead the Boston 15 16 .484 4 Phoenix 14 19 .424 6 1/2 stayed on the heels of Big Ten Wolverines (21-7, 11-4 Big Ten), who brain’s blood supply. Any twisting or New Jersey 10 24 .294 10 1/2 Golden State 12 17 .414 6 1/2 made 14 3-pointers and kept their Big misalignment of your neck bones Toronto 9 23 .281 10 1/2 Sacramento 10 22 .313 10 leader Michigan State with Ten title hopes alive with a well-earned Southeast Division ——— three games remaining. The road victory. 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Get the relief you Chicago 26 8 .765 — Indiana at Charlotte, 7 p.m. March 4. managed only four points after halftime Indiana 20 12 .625 5 New Orleans at Cleveland, 7 p.m. In losing two of their last Tuesday night. Cleveland 13 17 .433 11 Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. No. 12 FLORIDA 63, AUBURN are searching for at 419-238-2601 Milwaukee 13 19 .406 12 Sacramento at Washington, 7 p.m. three, many of the Buckeyes 47 Detroit 11 23 .324 15 Orlando at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. have caught a lot of flak, none GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kenny or visit www.ReedSpinalCare.com Neck Bones WESTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m. Boynton scored 20 points and No. 12 Southwest Division Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m. more than Buford, who hit Florida used a hot-shooting night and W L Pct GB Philadelphia at Houston, 8 p.m. 2-of-12 from the field in the a huge run in the second-half to over- San Antonio 23 10 .697 — Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m. loss to Michigan State and come 18 turnovers and beat Auburn Dallas 21 12 .636 2 Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m. 63-47 Tuesday night. Houston 19 14 .576 4 L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. 3-of-12 at Michigan. But the victory may have been Memphis 19 15 .559 4 1/2 Denver at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. But he had a hot hand all costly for the Gators (22-6, 10-3 New Orleans 7 25 .219 15 1/2 Thursday’s Games SEC). night against Illinois. Yeguete, one of the team’s best Tax-free Income Is the Northwest Division New York at Miami, 7 p.m. W L Pct GB Orlando at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Meyers Leonard had 21 for rebounders and the heart and soul of Oklahoma City 25 7 .781 — San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m. coach Billy Donovan’s full-court press, Best Gift You Can Give Denver 18 15 .545 7 1/2 L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 Illinois (16-12, 5-10), which broke his left foot midway through the Portland 18 16 .529 8 p.m. has lost six in a row and 9-of- second half against Auburn (14-13, 4-9). Yourself at Retirement. 10. X-rays confirmed the severity of The game was a dramatic the injury after the game. 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Rangers 58 38 15 5 81 161 118 Edmonton 59 23 30 6 52 159 178 on this night, he managed just the Cavaliers (21-6, 8-5 ACC) held an opponent scoreless for more than New Jersey 59 35 20 4 74 168 162 Pacific Division nine points on 2-of-9 shoot- At Edward Jones, we spend time getting to know your goals eight minutes in the second half to Philadelphia 59 33 19 7 73 198 181 GP W L OT Pts GF GA ing. rally. They did it to Maryland for 8:18 so we can help you reach them. To learn more about why an Pittsburgh 60 34 21 5 73 186 160 San Jose 58 31 20 7 69 170 148 on Saturday and to the Hokies for 8:25 Edward Jones Roth IRA can make sense for you, call or N.Y. Islanders 60 25 27 8 58 140 176 Phoenix 60 30 21 9 69 157 151 The Illini never got closer — starting at the 13-minute mark. Northeast Division Los Angeles 60 27 21 12 66 128 131 visit today. than 16 points over the last Virginia Tech (15-13, 4-9), which GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 60 30 26 4 64 155 167 25 minutes. 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TERMS: Inventroy subject to change. Drivers license to register. Cash, check or cc. 7% buyers premium. Sale conducted by Paranzino Brothers Auctioneers, Inc. 1 www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, February 22, 2012 The Herald — 11 BUSINESS Wannemacher names Staude SAFY names Howard plant manager at Van Wert VP of operations Denny Staude was was most recently Vice Information submitted tion services and juvenile jus- recently named plant man- President of Operations tice programs for teens and ager of Wannemacher Total at International Dairy DELPHOS — Specialized their families. He established Logistics’ Van Ingredients in Alternatives for Families and a Fund Development depart- Wert liquid food Wapakoneta. Youth (SAFY) is pleased to ment which encompassed filling facilities. The Van announce it has named Peter planned giving, special events Staude will Wert plant was Howard its vice president of and a capital campaign focus, be responsible acquired by operations. rebuilding agency revenues for the daily Wannemacher In this position, Howard from $350,000 to more than $3 operation and Total Logistics is responsible for the imple- million in a five year period. production at the late in 2011. mentation and coordination As president and CEO Van Wert facil- Wannemacher of operational policies and of the Child Development ity. During his Total Logistics programs enabling the orga- Center in Florida, Howard 30 year career, was founded nization to provide multi-site expanded agency budgeted Photo submitted he has worked in 1991 and continuum of care services services from $2 million to in various posi- Staude includes freight in the child welfare youth $8 million, developed infra- Elwer Lawn Care joins Chamber tions in the food logistics, distri- services industry. He will structure to meet the chang- and dairy industry with bution services, warehous- Elwer Lawn Care, LLC a “full Service Lawn and ensure a continued focus on ing managed care market and such companies as Borden ing, transportation and con- improving operations, qual- raised a fund raising program Landscape Provider” located at 7560 Lehman Road, and General Foods. He tract packaging. Delphos has joined the Delphos Area Chamber of ity improvement, and busi- to expand the agency’s phil- Commerce. Services include snow removal, salting, mow- ness development throughout anthropic arenas. ing and landscaping. Participating in the membership wel- the organization. Peter will “Peter is a leader in the come is Chamber Executive Director Jennifer Moenter and Company plans move to be charged with oversight for child welfare and communi- Travis Elwer, owner of Elwer Lawn Care, LLC. Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. ty-based care industry,” says Howard has served as the Richard Nedelkoff, SAFY Central Point Business Park CEO at three child welfare president and CEO. “SAFY Buyer Be Wise Information submitted for equipment storage and agencies, overseeing organiza- welcomes his administrative the new facility allows us to tional growth and transforma- and clinical expertise, and Sidney Electric Company, bring our staff together in one tion. He most recently served we look forward to working What you see may a regional leader in electri- building, and enable further as the president and CEO at with him as we continue to cal contracting for the indus- expansion for the company’s The Florida Center for Child demonstrate our leadership trial and commercial mar- long-term growth.” and Family Development, throughout the child welfare, not be what you get kets, today announced the Founded in 1953, Sidney where he managed an annual behavioral health and juvenile By Neil Winget, bbb.org. relocation of its Buckeye Electric Company has been budget of $13 million and justice communities.” President, Better Business If the price sounds too good Road facility. The business a regional leader in electrical administered regional and SAFY is a leading national Bureau serving West to be true it probably is. An has acquired a new facil- contracting services for the statewide prevention and nonprofit organization pro- Central Ohio unrealistic price is always a ity, located at 2250 Central Automotive, Commercial, early intervention programs viding a full continuum of big red flag no matter whether Point Parkway in the Central Industrial and Healthcare for young children and fami- services for youth in the child It looks fast and easy. you are dealing Online or in Point Business Park, Lima. markets, serving West lies at risk for academic, welfare, behavioral health You never have to leave your person. This new facility will better Central Ohio and East Central social and economic failure. and juvenile justice systems. chair. Buying on the Internet Read between the lines. accommodate the company’s Indiana regions. The compa- While there, he expanded the Founded in 1984, the orga- can be a rewarding experi- Overuse of words like, “gen- current staff and enable fur- ny provides complete electri- agency’s role as a statewide nization provides nationally- ence but in some cases, it can uine,” “real” or “authentic” ther expansion for the com- cal design, construction and expert on children and family recognized family and chil- lead to all kinds of problems is a bad sign. You should pany’s future growth in Allen offers comprehensive system services. dren services in 28 divisions for the unsuspecting also keep an eye and the surrounding coun- maintenance solutions. The He also served as the presi- across eight states including, consumer. out for phrases like ties. company has offices locat- dent and CEO of the Family Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Over and above “inspired by.” That’s “We are excited about the ed in Sidney and Muncie, Counseling Centers, Inc. in South Carolina, Alabama, simply not get- code for “cheap, decision to relocate to the Indiana. Florida, where he developed Oklahoma, Texas and Nevada. ting good service shoddy knockoff.” new location,” reports Mike The ITSGroup (Integrated outpatient counseling services, To learn more about SAFY or being charged an Check the mer- Ellett, company vice presi- Technology Services Group), in-home counseling programs, and its services, visit www. exorbitant shipping chandise. 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Tomorrow’s HI AND LOIS In-law’s issues Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol causing division THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 There are strong indications that Dear Annie: My husband is already compromised by a bit more drama and I were both widowed other medical conditions. than usual is likely to before meeting. We are now My siblings and I have come into your life in the year ahead. This 70 and have been happily asked her many times to try could include some married for six years. We to get help for her addic- exciting, romantic both have grown children. tion, and to smoke outside episodes, impressive new friendships and a dynamic social Everything is good in our or on the office balcony. Do calendar. Make the most of them. blended family except for my we have to let her do as she PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- son’s wife. “Stacy” has been pleases, even though it hurts When you take on a leadership role it BLONDIE becomes you -- timidity doesn’t. Don’t a thorn in my side from the to see Dad breathing in her be afraid or hesitant to assert yourself day they married 20 years fumes? -- Montreal Fan if and when conditions require you to ago. My former husband and Dear Montreal: We have do so. ARIES (March 21-April 19) I always managed to keep to wonder whether this sec- -- Although you’re normally a very her quick temper under con- retary harbors some hostil- gregarious and outgoing person, you trol. But since he died and ity toward Dad. Nonetheless, do have your withdrawn moments. I remarried, she’s your father is the It’s likely to be one of those days. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- gone completely one who needs to As long as your hopes and expectations overboard. She speak up, and appar- aren’t based on a selfish premise, has stopped my ently, he is unwill- things will have a way of working out quite well for you. Sometimes it pays son from having ing. So put in some to yield to your own inclinations. any contact with fans, smokeless GEMINI (May 21-June 20) our family, includ- ashtrays and other -- If you’re unobtrusive when going after a personal objective, things will ing his brothers helpful devices that work much better for you. Do what BEETLE BAILEY and me. will minimize the needs doing without using others to Stacy has been damage. accomplish your aims. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- By unable to hold Dear Annie: I not taking yourself or life too seriously, down a job because was bothered by the it could turn out to be a productive day she can’t get along letter from “New for you. As you go about your duties, Annie’s Mailbox treat life philosophically and roll with with others. She’s Yorker,” who vol- the punches. judgmental, criti- unteers at a non- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It’s an cal and short-tempered. She profit that provides home- excellent time to get to the bottom is often jealous and has many work help to neighborhood of a matter of profound personal importance. Your abilities to probe, unresolved issues from her school kids. dig and detect are likely to be much childhood. She is keeping Her assumption that many sharper than usual. us away from her family, newer families are “stable and VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When you find yourself able to bounce and none of us has seen my affluent” could be wrong. We ideas off people whose intelligence grandsons in three years. She have friends and family who you respect, it could be especially says we aren’t trustworthy, are struggling, yet they try to rewarding and enlightening. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- SNUFFY SMITH but that isn’t true. We are not maintain a proud face. This Because the dull and the ordinary tend deceitful in any way, and our after-school program might to turn you off, try to focus on creative word is good. be the saving grace for a or imaginative projects as much as you can. You’ll be proud of the productive The rest of the family con- woman working two jobs. results you get. tinues to get together without “New Yorker” should find SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) my son and daughter-in-law, another way of volunteering -- Your concern for the well being of others will be very apparent to but we miss them very much. in the community if she finds everyone with whom you’re involved. Our blended family is kind some children unworthy of This facet of yours is what makes you and loving toward one anoth- her charitable works. -- M so popular with your friends. er. But those two grandsons Dear M: You make a good SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Nothing will give you more don’t know us, and it looks point. These after-school pro- gratification than finishing what you like that won’t change any- grams can be a true blessing start. It will be especially meaningful time soon. My son is over- to families and an educational if it’s something that you’ve wanted to get to for a long time. whelmed with Stacy’s control boon to children regardless of CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) issues, so he just goes along income levels. -- Try to do what Kipling suggested HAGAR THE HORRIBLE with whatever she wants. Annie’s Mailbox is written many years ago: dream, but don’t make dreams your master; think, but Cards, letters, phone calls by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy don’t make thoughts your aim. Use and emails go unanswered. Sugar, longtime editors of the your mind for practical, productive Do you have any sugges- Ann Landers column. Please purposes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) tions? -- Grandma with a email your questions to -- Interesting financial conditions Broken Heart [email protected], surround you. There’s a chance Dear Grandma: We are or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, you might sell something you don’t possess, but have in inventory and can so sorry that your son and his c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 easily get your hands on. wife have chosen to exclude 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature Syndicate, themselves from a loving CA 90254. Inc. family. Without your son’s insistence, it is unlikely Stacy will come around. We understand that he is reluctant to BORN LOSER rock the boat and possibly damage his marriage, but he shouldn’t be isolated from his family in order to placate his wife. It is a form of emotional abuse. Please continue to send cards, letters and emails without expecting replies. You never know what gets through. Depending on your state, you also could sue for visitation privileges if you so choose. A lawyer with exper- FRANK & ERNEST tise in grandparents’ rights can help you. Dear Annie: My father’s secretary of many years smokes a pack of cigarettes every day in her office. The ceilings are low, and the ven- tilation is poor. The secondhand smoke is detrimental to my father’s health, which

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That closing was what turned sells products in the U.S., and its factory has Sandoz Inc., also are ramping up their produc- TRENTON, N.J. — Federal regulators have the periodic methotrexate shortage that began been inspected. tion of preservative-free methotrexate. approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer in late 2008 into a crisis almost overnight, with The FDA is allowing APP Pharmaceuticals Still, hundreds of other drugs remain in short drugs, easing critical shortages that had been fears that kids would begin missing treatments LLC to make the preservative-free version of supply, including at least six for cancer. ratcheting up fears that patients, particularly within weeks. methotrexate in addition to its current drug “I don’t think we can ever close the book on children with leukemia, would miss lifesaving “We have made real progress ... We believe with preservatives. The company had made a drug shortages,” Hamburg told The AP. “I think treatments. that (suppliers) will be able to meet the demands preservative-free version years ago, but needed we will always have to be vigilant.” But there are currently 283 separate prescrip- of patients in the U.S. market” for the two drugs to update paperwork and meet other require- Drug shortages have increased dramatically in tion drugs in short supply or unavailable nation- indefinitely, FDA Dr. Commissioner Margaret ments, which the FDA expedited. the U.S. over the past six years, particularly for wide, and regulators and manufacturers say A. Hamburg told The Associated Press in an “Within the next four to six weeks, we generic injected drugs. They are the workhorses shortages are a long-term problem that will con- exclusive interview. “It’s a huge relief for us.” can supply clinics with this drug,” Mitchell of hospitals but are difficult to make and produce tinue to give patients and doctors nightmares. Numerous medical and drugmaker groups, L. Ehrlich, a vice president with APP parent little profit for drugmakers. At least 15 deaths On Tuesday, the Food and Drug along with the White House, applauded the Fresenius Kabi USA, said during a Washington since 2010 have been blamed on the shortages. Administration said it will temporarily allow news but cautioned that much still must be done news conference announcing the new steps. Doctors have had to resort to second-choice importation of a replacement drug for Doxil, a to resolve all the problems causing shortages. Ehrlich said his company previously helped drugs that don’t work nearly as well, have more- drug for recurrent ovarian or bone marrow can- The FDA increasingly has been able to pre- resolve serious shortages of other important serious side effects or cost much more than one cer. The Johnson & Johnson drug hasn’t been vent shortages, mainly due to a sixfold increase drugs, such as by increasing production of unavailable. For some drugs, there simply isn’t available for new patients for months because in manufacturers voluntarily notifying the FDA doxorubicin — which treats several types of a good alternative. J&J’s contract manufacturer had to shut down when they anticipate shortages and agency cancer — from 10 percent of the market supply So far this year, 27 new shortages have been production over serious quality lapses. efforts to expedite any approvals needed for to 60 percent. reported, and about 215 that began in 2010 or The FDA also has approved a new supplier new production lines, Hamburg said. Hospira Inc. on Monday began shipping 2011 remain unresolved, according to Erin R. for a preservative-free version of methotrex- Thanks to such notice, the agency prevented 31,000 vials of preservative-free methotrex- Fox, manager of the University of Utah Drug ate, a crucial drug for children with a type of 195 drug shortages in 2011, mostly late in the ate, more than enough to meet a month’s U.S. Information Service, which tracks shortages. leukemia called ALL, for lymphomas and for year after President Obama issued an execu- demand, to hundreds of hospitals and treatment “At this time last year, we were on a pace the bone cancer osteosarcoma. The version with tive order giving FDA additional resources to centers, said its CEO, Mike Ball. He said the of about one new shortage per day. Thanks to preservatives, the one that’s been scarce, can be address the shortages. Hamburg said companies company will ship another 34,000 units next FDA’s hard work, that pace is cut in half for this toxic or cause paralysis in children and other have been “very responsive” when FDA asks week and 55,000 more in mid-March to build first part of 2012,” Fox said. patients getting the drug either by injections into them to boost production after another company a supply cushion. It’s also now transporting The shortages are caused primarily by prob- spinal cord fluid or at very high doses. warns it will halt a drug’s production. from around the world to its Australian factory lems with sterility and other serious issues that The FDA also has approved the release of a In the latest case, the FDA has temporar- about 100 kilograms of methotrexate’s active have led to shutdowns of production lines and batch manufactured by Ben Venue Laboratories ily allowed importation of an alternative to ingredient — enough to make about a three- to occasionally entire factories. Sugarland attorneys blame fans Authorities say children tied to bed in Texas home By CARRIE SCHEDLER By MICHAEL GRACZYK and NOMAAN MERCHANT would present a case to a grand jury next month, but he declined Associated Press Associated Press to discuss possible suspects or charges. A man and three women who left the house Tuesday refused INDIANAPOLIS — Attorneys for country duo Sugarland said DAYTON, Texas — The eight children confined in a small, to talk to media outside. Relatives reached by The Associated concertgoers were at least partly to blame for injuries suffered in dark bedroom with a piece of plywood over the window included Press declined to comment or didn’t respond to phone messages. a stage collapse, drawing a sharp reaction from fans Tuesday and two 2-year-olds tied to a bed and a 5-year-old girl “in a restraint Mark E. Marsh III, who was convicted in Michigan 15 years on a filthy mattress,” the child welfare worker who discovered ago of criminal sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl, listed the prompting the band’s manager to issue a statement criticizing the them said in a court document. home as his residence on Texas’ online sex offender registry. finger-pointing. The 5-year-old was legally blind and “appeared to be in a Marsh served three years in Texas prison for failing to register Members of the band expressed shock and sadness after last daze,” the worker said. The girl was among 11 children removed as a sex offender, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokes- summer’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair killed seven from the 1,700-square-foot home where authorities said more man said. Released in May, he moved to Dayton, where there people and injured dozens more. than 20 people lived in Dayton, about 40 miles northeast of was no restriction on his living with children, police Sgt. Doug But in their response to a civil lawsuit, the band’s attorneys said Houston. The 10 adults in the home may have included a sex O’Quinn said. injured fans “failed to exercise due care for their own safety” and offender who listed it as his address on the state registry. Marsh did not have a working phone number listed. contended some or all of their injuries “resulted from their own The children ranged in age from 5 months to 11 years. Two Records list his mother, Tanda Marsh-Smith, as an owner of the fault.” of the youngest had what authorities feared was pneumonia and home. She was investigated in 2009, when authorities received a The comments outraged Haley Waggoner of Cincinnati, who were taken to a hospital, the court document said. Another child report that she punched one of the children in the stomach because was in the front row with her twin sister when the collapse hap- had a black eye and a missing tooth. he would not eat and threatened to hit him more, the court docu- pened and suffered a concussion that caused headaches and other The children in the bedroom had been bound around the chest ment said. Marsh-Smith could not be reached for comment. problems for weeks. and tied to the bed, leaving them only 1 to 2 feet for movement, The home had “No Trespassing” and “Private Property” signs “It disgusts me,” said Waggoner, who has attended eight or nine the document said. Adults in the home told investigators they “tie in the front windows and a skateboard hanging from a front Sugarland shows. “Through this whole process, I don’t feel like the the children up for safety” at night and during daytime naps, but window sill Tuesday. A few cars and pickup trucks were parked band cares that much about fans.” one of the children said he typically was kept in the room for up out front. The band’s attorneys also called the high winds that toppled the to three days, it said. Behind the garage, three other buildings were in the backyard stage rigging an “act of God” and denied the band had any respon- Child Protective Services spokeswoman Gwen Carter said — two small cabins with curtain-covered windows and the third sibility for the stage construction or to warn fans. Tuesday that three children who were 5 or older had not been resembling an A-frame shed. The yard smelled of animal feces. Waggoner said while the band couldn’t control the weather and enrolled in school. A month after the raid on the house, authori- Other properties in the subdivision were mostly well-kept. didn’t build the stage, she believes Sugarland could have done more ties are still trying to determine how the children are related and Dayton has about 7,200 residents, and the house sat in a largely to warn concertgoers of the impending danger. She said she’ll never why they were there. rural area with farm and ranch land where horses and goats graze see them live again. “Our primary concern was to make sure that the children were across the street. “If they don’t believe in us for something that isn’t our fault, then stable and safe,” Carter said. All have been placed in foster care. Along with the children, two teenage runaways with a stolen I don’t want to support them,” she said. No one has been charged in the case, but a criminal investiga- car were at the home, authorities said. The boys, both 16, admit- tion is in progress, police said. ted fleeing from foster homes, smoking marijuana and driving a Indianapolis attorney Carl Brizzi, who is representing the widow Liberty County District Attorney Mike Little said his office car they knew was stolen, authorities said. of Glenn Goodrich, a security guard killed in the collapse, said he was outraged that the band tried to distance itself from the tragedy. “Sugarland has engaged in a public relations campaign to put NYPD monitoring the best light on its role in the avoidable tragedy,” Brizzi said in a Costumes, beads consume NOLA statement. “And this spin-doctoring of Sugarland’s role in the case By MARY FOSTER and tutu people still take your picture.” Muslim students is both offensive and outlandish.” STACEY PLAISANCE His wife was not in costume. “He’s dis- By DAVID B. CARUSO and Sugarland attorney James H. Milstone would not elaborate Associated Press graced the family enough,” she said. JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Tuesday on the response to the civil lawsuit. But the band’s manag- Brittany Davies struggled with her friends Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — As the sun began to through the morning, feeling the effects of er issued a statement in which the due tried to distance themselves from the claims in court documents. set and the traditional family-atmosphere of heavy drinking from the night before. NEW YORK — The mayor Mardi Gras along St. Charles Avenue ended, “They’re torturing me,” the Denver woman “Sadly when a tragedy occurs, people want to point fingers and faced off with the president of try to sensationalize the disaster,” Sugarland said in a statement streams of revelers poured into New Orleans’ joked. “But I’ll be OK after a bloody mary.” Yale University on Tuesday French Quarter to continue the party well into Indeed, the theme of the day was party hard Gail Gellman issued to The Associated Press. “The single most over an effort by the city’s police important thing to Sugarland are their fans. Their support and love the night. and often. department to monitor Muslim Earlier, bathed in spring-like warmth and Wearing a bright orange wig, a purple over the past nine years has been unmatched. For anyone to think student groups for any signs that otherwise is completely devastating to them.” showered with trinkets, beads and music, New mask and green shoes, New Orleans resident their members harbored terrorist Orleans reveled in the excesses of Fat Tuesday. Charlotte Hamrick walked along Canal Street Another court document, however, casts doubt on the band’s sympathies. claim that its fans come first. In a Jan. 16 deposition on a lawsuit A seemingly endless stream of costumed to meet friends. The Associated Press marching groups and ornately-decorated float “I’ll be in the French Quarter all day,” against the company that built the stage rigging, Indiana State revealed over the weekend Fair Commission Executive Director Cindy Hoye testified that parades led by make-believe royalty poured Hamrick said. “I don’t even go to the parades. that in recent years the New out of the Garden District, while the French I love to take pictures of all the costumes and Sugarland resisted delaying the start of the concert despite threaten- York Police Department has ing weather. Hoye said the band expressed concerns about how a Quarter filled up with thrill seekers expecting just be with my friends. It’s so fun.” kept close watch on Muslim to see debauchery. Across the globe, people dressed up in delay would affect the time lead singer Jennifer Nettles needed to student associations across the warm up and complicate the band’s travel to its next show. And they did. elaborate costumes and partied the day away. Northeast. The effort included Some in the Quarter had a sleepless night In Rio de Janeiro, an estimated 850,000 tour- Sugarland tour manager Hellen Rollens told IOSHA investiga- daily tracking of student web- tors that there was no discussion of delaying the show. after Monday’s Lundi Gras prequel party. The ists joined the city’s massive five-day blowout. sites and blogs, monitoring who drinking was in full swing again shortly after Meanwhile, the Portuguese, who have suffered was speaking to the groups and dawn, and with it came outrageous costumes deeply in Europe’s debt crisis, defied a govern- sending an undercover officer and flesh-flashing that would continue until ment appeal to keep working. on a whitewater rafting trip with police make their annual attempt to break up the In New Orleans, the streets filled with hun- students from the City College merrymaking at midnight, when Lent begins. dreds of thousands of people. of New York. New Orleans police said late Tuesday eve- The predominantly African-American Zulu Yale President Richard Levin ning they were investigating a stabbing on krewe was the first major parade to hit the was among a number of academ- Answers to Monday’s questions: Esplanade Avenue but had few details. In a streets, shortly after 8 a.m. Most krewe mem- ics who condemned the effort Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 painting Self-Portrait With second incident, a victim was shot in the leg bers were in the traditional black-face makeup in a statement Monday, while Bandaged Ear shows Van Gogh with his right ear ban- and a suspect was taken in custody, police and the Afro wigs Zulu riders have sported for Rutgers University and leaders daged but it was his left earlobe that he cut. Experts said. decades. They handed out the organization’s of student Muslim groups else- believe the self-portrait is a mirror image. Tom White, 46, clad in a pink tutu, bicycled coveted decorated coconuts and other sought- where called for investigations Irving Berlin wrote the song “I Paid My Income Tax with his wife, Allison, to the French Quarter. “I’m after trinkets. into the monitoring. Today.” The patriotic song, written during World War II the pink fairy this year,” he said. “Costuming is In the oak-lined Garden District, clarinetist “I am writing to state, in the at the behest of Treasury Secretary Henry Morganthau, the real fun of Mardi Gras. I’m not too creative Pete Fountain led his Half-Fast Walking Club strongest possible terms, that included the lines, “See those bombers in the sky?/ but when you weigh 200 pounds and put on a on its annual march to the French Quarter. police surveillance based on reli- Rockefeller helped build ‘em, so did I.” gion, nationality, or peacefully Today’s questions: Prop. 8 backers seek review of gay marriage case expressed political opinions is Which is the only state flag with different designs on By LISA LEFF riages to resume in the state. opportunity they have, so why antithetical to the values of Yale, its front and back? Associated Press Instead, same-sex mar- give up another bite at the the academic community, and What 1980-82 sitcom used Billy Joel’s 1979 hit “My riages will remain on hold apple?” Stanford University the United States,” Levin wrote. Life” as its theme song during the opening credits? SAN FRANCISCO — The at least until the 9th Circuit law professor Jane Schacter New York Mayor Michael Answers in Thursday’s Herald backers of California’s same- decides to accept or reject the said about the decision to Bloomberg, speaking to report- Today’s words: sex marriage ban petitioned a rehearing petition. The court appeal to the 9th Circuit. ers on Tuesday, dismissed those Kriegspiel: a war game federal appeals court Tuesday does not face a deadline for If a majority of the 9th criticisms as baseless. Wamus: a cardigan or buttoned jacket to review a split decision by doing so. Circuit’s 25 actively serving “I don’t know why keeping Today’s joke: three of its judges that struck “After careful consider- judges agree to reconsider the the country safe is antithetical to A man takes his hamster to the vet, and after a short down Proposition 8, decid- ation, we determined that case, it would be assigned to the values of Yale,” he said. look at the creature the vet pronounces it dead. Not ing for now to avoid taking asking for reconsideration by a panel that includes the chief He said it was “ridiculous” happy with the vet’s diagnosis the man asks for a second their chances before the U.S. the full Ninth Circuit is in judge and 10 randomly select- to argue that there was anything opinion. The vet gives a whistle and in strolls a Labrador Supreme Court. the best interests of defend- ed judges. Schacter, however, wrong with officers keeping an dog. The dog nudges the hamster around with its nose Lawyers for the religious ing Prop. 8,” said Andy said the 9th Circuit does not eye on websites that are avail- and sniffs it a couple of times before shaking his head. and legal groups behind the Pugno, general counsel for often reverse the decisions of able to the general public. “There,” said the vet,” Your hamster is dead.” ban beat a midnight deadline the Protect Marriage coali- member judges. “Of course we’re going to look Still not happy the man asks for a third opinion. to ask the 9th U.S. Circuit tion. “This gives the entire Schacter suggested Prop. at anything that’s publicly avail- The vet opens the back door and in bounds a cat. The Court of Appeals to rehear 9th Circuit a chance to cor- 8 backers might believe a rul- able in the public domain,” he cat jumps onto the table and looks the hamster up and the 2-1 decision that declared rect this anomalous decision ing by a bigger appeals court said. “We have an obligation to down for a few minutes before looking up and shaking Proposition 8 to be a viola- by just two judges overturn- panel could yield a decision do so, and it is to protect the very it’s head. tion of the civil rights of gay ing the vote of seven million more likely to pique the inter- things that let Yale survive.” “It’s definitely dead, sir,” said the vet. and lesbian Californians,. Californians.” est of the Supreme Court. The Asked by a reporter if he Convinced, the man inquires how much he owes. If they had not sought Legal experts said sup- two judges who rejected Prop. thought it was a “step too far” to “That will be $1,000, please.” reconsideration, the three porters of the ban could be 8 two weeks ago focused send undercover investigators to “A $1,000 just to tell me my hamster is dead?” fumed judges could have ordered exhausting all their options their decision exclusively on accompany students on rafting the man. the ruling to take effect in before trying to take the case California’s ban, even though vacations, Bloomberg said: “No. “Well,” says the vet, “There’s my diagnosis, the lab another seven days, clearing to the U.S. Supreme Court. the court has jurisdiction in We have to keep this country report and the cat scan.” the way for same-sex mar- “It’s another procedural nine western states. safe.”