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GETTING DIRTY: David Barkholz's run MOSTLY SUNNY HIGH: 64 I LOW:47 was just what BG need- ed in a win over CSU; www.bgnews.com A daily independent student press VOLUME 98 ISSUE 132 PAGE 6 Rape survivor shares story By Allia J.Millet own memory, no one will under- from my friends," she said. definite prevention for sexual "It's not like you're a hermit Trenching continues, REPORTER stand exactly how I felt. Sexual Throughout the presentation, assault victims. in your own world after a A single shoe, a pair of under- assault is different for everyone." Veitch often referred to her jour- Although she can't make the rape incident," she said, Lot A to remain open wear and a Veitch said. nal entries to illustrate the frus- past go away, she can work "What is staying at home going sleeveless white Three years tration and anger that often towards the future and Finds to do?" with changes in shirt bearing the after being sexu- flooded her emotions. healing in her activism. In addi- She feels credit is due to her word and date ally assaulted by But she was determined not to tion to her personal struggles, swing support system of family traffic pattern "Survivor 8-5-01" three unknown let it overcome her. the social aspects of being an and friends for lieing there for Throughou! next week trenching helped to tell the males, Veitch, a "I have taken this horrid event, assault victim presented another her through her trials and tribu- will continue on East Wooster Street story of one sexu- physical therapy and tried to make something obstacle on her road to recovery, lations, and hopes to raise the near the intersection of South al assault victim major in her good out of it," Veitch said. Veitch said. awareness of everyone world- College Street and 1-OtA. who "took back senior year here, Through her commitment to "I was a virgin before my wide. According to |oe Rutherford with the night." has the strength various organizations on assault and I'm still one now, it "Those men shattered my the Ohio Department of A crowd of to not only fact- campus like Peer Educators, was by choice (though), it wasn't world mentally, physically, emo- Transportation, utility crossovers more than 60 adversity, but to SANE and CASO, Veitch has like I couldn't get any." Veitch tionally, and spiritually, |but] 1 will be trenched through rock at the gathered in the also encourage dedicated herself to making sure said light-heartedly as she dis- am strong, I will beat you." Veitch intersection and the work will University's Gish oUiers to do so. that fewer women have to cussed dating. Feelings of said. require that only one lane will be Theatre last night Veitch began endure the horrid assault she despair and loneliness were evi- Catching the men that assault- open to traffic at times. for an emotional the evening read- experienced. dent in journal entries she ed her is not important, Veitch liaggcrs will control traffic flow testament of torn Ginn BG He/p, ing an entry from "One in every four women. shared which gave a better said, but regaining control during these periods and lengthy University stu- SPEAKING UP: Senior her journal — an and one in every six men in the understanding of her frustra- over her life is. Through volun- delays arc expected. dent Adrienne Adrienne Veitch, speaks instrumental part world will experience sexual tions in hopes of finding some- teer work and activism against South College Street will remain Veitch, a sexual about experiencing rape. in her recovery assault," she said. one to "share" herself with. sexual assault, Veitch is open, but motorists are encouraged assault victim process. Although precautions can be But aside from her Frustra- determined to regain the control to avoid the area if possible. turned activist against the crime. "Who do you think you are? taken, she advised the audience tions, Veitch did sec a need to go she lost by "taking back Lot A will be available for parking "My rape experience, it's my You stole me from the party, to realize there is no on living her life. the night." but motorists should avoid trying to reach the lot from the west. Drivers can access the lot from East Wooster Street by using the Lot D entrance just east of Rodgers Hall and entering Lot G, which has access to Lot A. USG ELECTIONS END TODAY The one-way drive by Last Hall will be used for two-way traffic and two-way directional signs will be posted. Extra caution in this area is advised because it is a change in the traffic flow.

Students can view Carribean life tonight By Mindy VanHouten REPORTER The smooth sounds of island music will fill the air tonight as a lit- tle piece of paradise is brought to the University. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the 2004 Caribbean Festival will be held in the Ice Arena Ixiunge. The Ark Band will play reggae and soca music at the event. Sponsored by the University's Caribbean Association, the event gives participants a taste of the Caribbean lifestyle. The 20-member organization expects about 200 people to attend the event tliis year. The festival is free and open to the Simantha Hmterson BG'. public. ■■■ "It's an attempt to share VOTING: Today is the last day to vote in the USG elections, for offices including next years president and vice president. With just over 800 total votes at the close of the polls yes- Caribbean culture, history and terday, the numbers are down this year and may not top last year's total votes of 1,586 according to junior Erica Baughman, chief administrator of procedures and appeals. The experiences with the BG communi- Union polling booth has seen the highest turnout, Baughman said, with more than 300 votes cast yesterday. Students can also vote on the steps of the Education Building. ty to create diversity," said Errol Ballots are being counted this year by members of Baughman's board: senior Marc Fulton, sophomores Kate Serne and Amy Howerton and freshman Amanda Fumas. Voting Samuel, President of the University's Caribbean Association. ends today at 5 p.m. Election results will be announced tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Union Oval. The Ark Band will also help the association share Caribbean culture with the community, according to Samuel. "We think music is a unifying force that brings people together," Comedian gets laughs from University students he said. The band's reggae and soca By lanell Kingsbotough colleges and universities, even Comedy wasn't the gayest job he could have had. Transitioning from an actor to a stand- music carry themes of love, peace, REP0RIER Central's "Premium Blend." He performs "I said, 'Ma. just how many straight, up comedian wasn't the easiest thing spirituality and togetherness. The "1 wasn't sure I was gay until my senior regularly at major comedy clubs in New male, aerobics instructors do you know— Sarfaty has done. band has toured across the United prom when my date showed up in a dress York City such as Stand besides Richard "I was so scared when I first stood up. States and produced CDs such as I wouldn't be caught dead in." Up New York, where he 7 said, 'Ma, just Simmons," Sarfaty said. Up here, there's no script, no other actors, "Na Give It Up" in 1995 and "And Whether it was the gay-lewish family was a winner in their how many His favorite day can't if you screw up everyone notices it right Love is What We Need" in 1999. jokes, or a cousin whose bad habit was search for the funniest be Christmas because away," he said. "So it was terrifying to me." According to Samuel, the festival biting his toenails, or a story about a hot gay comic. straight, male, aer- he's lewish, but it's not He may say they are crazy, but Sarfaty will feature Caribbean culture not guy who turned out to be a lesbian with a A gay comedian with obics instructors I lanukah either. believes he is lucky to have such support- only through the sounds of reggae, fanny-pack, comedian Eddie Sarfaty universal appeal, Sarfaty "I like the day that you ive parents. Parents who wanted to walk but through Caribbean cuisine. Ink made it easy for everyone to have some- is smart, honest and hys- do you know— get to set the clocks back widi him through a gay march. But he was chicken, rice and beans will be thing to laugh about last night at the terical as he muses on besides Richard an hour and get the extra worried about them ruining his fun rime among the many food items offered Rainbow Daze event sponsored by Vision. diverse subjects includ- Simmons." hour of sleep," he said. so he made them wear T-shirts saying to give participants a taste of the "My mother told me that if I didn't quit ing coming out, student When he was a kid he "Overbearing Mother" and "Distant culture. biting my fingernails, no girls would ever loans, aerobics, even his EDDIE SARFATY, COMEDIAN always wanted to be an Father." Editor's Note For more informa- hold my hand," he said. "The next day I boyfriend. actor. When he was in "My family was crazy, that's why you tion about the Caribbean chewed diem down to my knuckles." His first job—he was an aerobics college he majored in theatre but found become a comedian, and even the dog Association, contact Samuel at Sarfaty is known all over the country at instructor and his parents pretended it that it limited his ideas. was crazy," Sarfaty said. [email protected]

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■■■■■H - ■■.,'., 2 Thursday. April 15.2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Court No to Quien Scy? BG NEWS WHO AM I?: In an attempt to BRIEFING McDonald's answer this question, members of the Latino Student Union met last CIA.FBIsaypost-Sept.il Price increases for gas, night for the organization's third changes will take more travel, clothing cause appeal in annual Miss Quien Soy Pageant. The night also included power- time inflation worries point presentations from the con- WASHINGTON (AP) — Enormous WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising prices AIDS case testants on their family back- intelligence and law enforcement gaps for gasoline, air travel and clothing pro- grounds. One of the founding that contributed to the Sept. 11 attacks pelled consumer costs 0.5 percent higher members of the event, Carlos are being filled, but it will take years more in March, raising the possibility that the COLUMBUS. Ohio (AP) - The Delgado (left) gave a brief history for America to build the systems needed Federal Reserve may raise interest rates Ohio Supreme Court yesterday of Quien Soy for audience mem- to effectively combat terrorists, the heads this summer. refused to hear an appeal of a rul- bers. The event, he said, was of the FBI and CIA said yesterday. Yesterday's reading on the Consumer ing thai overturned a $5 million started to educate the University CIA Director George Tenet and FBI Price Index, the government's most verdict won by a former community on varying cultures Director Robert Mueller went before the closely watched inflation measure, McDonald's restaurant manager. revived concerns about the prospects of within the Latino community. The commission investigating the 2001 I le claimed he was discriminated hijackings after the panel's staff released an inflation flare-up now that the econo- event was sponsored by the against because he has AIDS. statements harshly criticizing the CIA for my is rebounding, economists said. Russell Rich of Akron, who was Latino Student Union as part of failing to fully appreciate the threat posed The report by the labor Department awarded the damages by a Latino Awareness Week. by ,11 (.i.nil,i prior to Sept. 11 and ques- "confirms my worst fear: Inflation is ris- Cuyahoga County Common I'leas tioning the FBI's reorganization efforts. ing," said Stephen Cecchetti, economics jury in 2001, had sued the compa- Samantha Anderson B:> N-",v- Tenet, making his second appearance professor at Brandeis University. "Details ny, claiming discrimination in before the commission in three weeks, confirm that the inflation increase isn't in 1998. He said he had been pres- said that In the 1990s the CIA lost 25 per- some isolated place, or the consequence sured lo resign in October 1997 cent of its personnel, was not hiring new of some special factor." because of his illness. analysts and faced disarray in its training The 0.5 percent increase compares A three-judge panel on Oct. 10 of clandestine officers who work overseas with February's 0.3 percent increase and ordered the verdict thrown out to penetrate terror cells and recruit secret matched lanuary's figure. and the case retried, saying Teen convicted in foiled informants. Especially jolting was the 0.4 percent McDonald's did not receive a fair Although strides have been made increase in core consumer prices, Dial The Supreme Court turned since die attacks. Tenet said it would take excluding energy and food costs. The down Rich's appeal without com- school bombing plot five more years to "have the kind of clan- increase was 0.2 percent in both January ment. destine service our country needs.". and February Rich, who worked in LIMA, Ohio (AP) — One of four students three others are awaiting court dates. McDonald's restaurants for 20 accused of planning to set off bombs at Sterling would not say whether bomb- years, didn't receive any money I ima Senior I ligli School was convicted of making materials were found because die from the award during the two delinquency by inducing panic after other cases are pending. U.S. soldiers' Iraq tours 'American Bandstand' host years the 8th Ohio District Court admitting his job was to shoot at police. Butcher told police that "this was never of Appeals reviewed the case. Christopher Butcher, 16, was sentenced supposed to happen, that they were just being expanded past one- Dick Clark hid diabetes In an unanimous opinion, to a minimum of six talking and joking appeals Judge Ann Kilbane wrote year mark IJOSANGEI.ES (AP) - Dick Clark, months and a maximum "Whether they around, but admits it renowned as "America's oldest teenager," thai visiting Judge John Angelolla confinement until his 21st went too far and people WASHINGTON (API — About 21,000 erred in rejecting a request by would have done American soldiers in Iraq who were to has diabetes. birthday. got scared," Sterling told Clark, 74, has had type 2 diabetes, for- McDonald's lawyers to read Jury Allen County luvenile it, judge, no one juvenile court judge return this month to tiieir home bases in instructions and submit verdict louisiana and Germany will have their merly called adult-onset diabetes, since Court Prosecutor Alissa knows." David Kinworthy. 1994, but kept it a secret from everyone questions proposed by the Sterling on Tuesday said "Whether they would tours extended at least three months to help combat the surge in anti-occupa- except close friends and family, accord- defense. the four students planned ALISSA STERLING, ALLEN have done it, judge, no The appeals court also said tion violence, defense officials said yes- ing to the Ogilvy public relations firm, to place bombs inside the COUNTY JUVENILE COURT one knows," Sterling said. which is promoting his new role as a some of Angelotla's instructions school and put a sniper on Butcher told officers terday. to the jury were incorrect and may PROSECUTOR The decision, which has not been spokesman for the American Association the roof to shoot police that he planned to get the of Diabetes Educators and the pharma- have led the jury to an erroneous officers and school administrators. guns from his home. announced publicly, breaks the Army's verdict. promise to soldiers and their families ceutical maker Merck & Co. The plot was foiled when a student told His attorney, Jerome Doute, said Butcher Clark is working with the firms to McDonald's lawyers said the school administrators on Feb. 27 about would not have gone through with it. that assignments in Iraq would be limit- company was open lo settling the ed to 12 months. The affected soldiers launch "Diabetes: Know the Heart Part," rumors of the plan to blow up the school "My client was absolutely and positively a national public education campaign to case. But Rich's attorney, Paige on March 2. a follower in this," Doute said. "He did not already have been in Iraq for a year. Martin, said McDonald's $300,000 In addition, about 1,000 soldiers in alert Americans to the link between dia- The four teens admitted to the plot dur- believe this attack was going to actually betes and heart attack and stroke. offer after the verdict was ing police questioning, Sterling said. The take place." transportation units based in Kuwait will returned was inadequate. Martin be extended beyond one year, a senior Clark, the former host of "American said yesterday no settlement dis- defense official said. Most of them are in Bandstand" and producer of the cussions have taken place and she the National Guard or Reserve. They are American Music Awards, declined to is preparing for the retrial. deemed critical to re-supplying the speak to The Associated Press Tuesday troops based in Iraq. after word of his illness was first reported The top U.S. commander for the in a gossip column in die New York Daily Middle East, Gen. John Abizaid, decided News. When Gilligan's Island first aired on TV, people actually called the that the increase in violence was so National Coast Guard to warn them that there were 7 cast aways stuck ashore. threatening that he needed to have the extra firepower, officials say. nrrr(College cSitulenh: Help Wanted in ^Dining cSewiwsl BGSU

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www.bgnews.com/campus EASY STREET CAFE HOSTS ROCK SHOW TONIGHT Tonight at 9 p.m., in conjunction with BGmusicians.com, Easy Street Cafe is featuring five hard rock bands, each playing an acoustic set. The orga- nizers of the show hope that if the unusual performances are a success it will become a monthly event featuring other local hard rock bands. The bands playing tonight are Hippy, Chaotic Euphoria, RHSC, Twist of | Nothing and Semisextile. The show is for those 21 and over and costs $2. CAMPUS ETIQUETTE

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7-9 a.m. 5-6 p.m. 8 p.m. Bike-4-the-Heart Fundraiser First Hour Specials at the Black Classical Guitar Ensemble led for American 1 lean Association Swamp Pub by Dr. Matthew Ardizzone. S|K)nsored by Alpha Sigma Phi The Black Swamp Pub is open Free and open to the public Fraternity daily, 7 p.m. - midnight and is Bryan Becital Hall, Moore Education Building Steps now open @ 5 p.m. Thursdays Musical Arts Center with a "First Hour" special half 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. off all appetizers and drinks 8- 11p.m. USG FJections (excluding bottomless drinks). Bowling Green Ballroom Union Lobby and Education The Black Swamp Pub Dance Society Spring Ball Bklg. steps Preceded byanhourof instruc- 5 - 7 p.m. tion from BGBDS's instructor, 10 .i.ni. - 4 p.m. Residence Life Welcome Social lackie Myrice Senior Gift Campaign Sponsored by Office of This semi-formal will feature Sponsored by Office of Residence Life popular and ballroom music Development 316 Union Tickets are $6 per person at the Union bobby door 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cost covers admission and the 10 a.m. -Noon The University Dance Alliance hour of instruction. WFAL Promotional Table presents an intemiediate level Union Ballroom Tom GinnBG News The station will be promoting tap class MIND YOUR MANNERS: Natasha Shabazz (right), Aisha Cody and Terea Boysaw (left), prepare lor etiquette their radio station and holding Taught by Lynn Gatts 8-9:15 p.m. instruction given by Catherine Pratt, assistant to the dean in the College ot Business Administration last a fundraising event Free for members; $3 for non- Dumb Things Done in lesus's night in the Ballroom. The dinner was sponsored by the Order of Omega and the Office of Greek Affairs. Union lobby members Name The University Dance Alliance I low can we account for these 10 .i.ni. - 4 p.m. is a student organization under atrocities? Does Christianity Sigma Week the auspices of the Dance justify them? I low can they be Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Program of HMSLS atoned for? Union lobby 222 Eppler North Participate in a discussion facil- itated by Fred Bailey, th.M. 10 a.m. -3:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Sponsored by InterVarsity Universities threaten students Box City Info. Table Geology Club Banquet Christian Fellowship 1 labitat for Humanity will be Union Multipurpose Boom Offenhauer West, First Floor selling tickets for their Box City lounge who riot with one-year expulsion fundraiser, to be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 16-17 Multicultural Career Institute 8 p.m. -12 a.m. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS annual spring switch to daylight- and resulted in violence, proper- Union lobby Banquet Caribbean festival/celebration CINCINNATI — Universities saving time, which has led to ty damage and multiple arrests. Sponsored by the Career An evening of Caribbean are warning students about a arrests in past years when It requires that students con- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Center atmosphere with anappropri- new Ohio law that requires crowds spilled out of bars dosing victed of rioting must be expelled Magazine Subscription 201 Union ately decorated room, food and expulsion and elimination of early. immediately, be denied access to Fundraiser live positive reggae and soca their financial aid for two years if Students have told the admin- any state-supported institution Sponsored by Delta Chi Phi 7:30 p.m. music to be provided by The they are convicted of rioting. istration that being alerted to the for one year and lose financial Union Lobby Russkii kovcheg (Russian Ark! Ark Band, a St Lucian founda- The University of Cincinnati consequences made them aid for two. Conviction on 2002 film, Russia tion band now based in plans to mail letters and distrib- reconsider getting rowdy, he charges of failure to disperse or 2 - 4 p.m. The I lermitage in the early Columbus, Ohio. ute door-hanger cards about the said. misconduct at an emergency will DD Week Sign-up 1700s comes to life revealing Free Admission law in anticipation of an annual "That was the intention, just result in loss of financial aid. Sponsored by Dry Dock the splendid palace-museum Open to the public off-campus celebration of Cinco so they're aware of all die conse- Cincinnati police say they plan Union lobby and vivid scenes from the Ice Arena Lounge, University Ice de Mayo. Students and visitors quences of potentially inappro- to have extra officers near die imperial past to the present. Arena burned couches, overturned cars priate behavior," Jack Jefiery, University of Cincinnati campus 4:30-8 p.m. Directed by Alexander Sokurov and threw beer bottles at police Ohio University spokesman said. for Cinco de Mayo. Recruitment for Ice Cream 96 minutes the last two years at the May 5 The law was intended to dis- I-iglit people were convicted of Social Gish Film Vieater. Hanna Hall celebration. courage the kind of celebratory mines, including aggravated Sponsored by Latino Student Other universities say similar rioting that has happened rioting and attempted arson, Union warnings to students since the nationwide on college campuses after the celebration last year. Education Bldg. steps law was enacted last year have helped cut down rowdy behavior at celebrations. At Ohio University in Athens, teglstsmtidii •>«*% Tips where annual Halloween cele- brations have been marred by Print your Degree Audit from MyBGSU prior to fights and multiple arrests, the THE BLOTTER administration e-mailed stu- registering ior classes. Be sure to bring your Tuesday: Complainant reported a Parking decal was stolen Hall. dents and mailed letters to stu- degree audit to your advising appointment. Complainant reported a theft from his room in at the Wood County Complainant in dents' parents this spring to alert too males were throwing Offenhauer West Hospital. Commons advised his wal- Sponsored by Advising Network rocks at their window in A cell phone was report- Eric Conley. McComb, let and car keys were stolen them of the law. The messages Dunbar Hall. The officers ed stolen from 227 Ohio was cited for a traffic from his room. were distributed before the advised them to leave. 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The deadline to transfer gov- plan." the article commented. cause more problems. issues surrounding the occupa- nized for protecting the Iraqi less if Iraq is self-governing erning power back to the Iraqi "The only deadline he should be "IBush] repeated his resolve to tion of the country should go people from outside sources, again.With condnued support people Is rapidly approaching. working under is one that see that the lune 30 date is met," away. One point especially that instead of as being seen as an coming from international President Bush still insists that requires the country to be fully The Associated Press stated, should not continue to be a occupying force bent on chang- sources Iraq can be independent die imposed lune 30 deadline stabilized before handing over "saying to do otherwise would headline grabber is the number ing Iraqi society into a new of U.S. control. will be met. control." lead Iraqis to feel betrayed and of troops occupying Iraq. United States. The Courier Press saw another And we applaud him lor the One thing is for sure — the 'those in Iraq who trade in Iraq should be more than According to the Courier Press, need to turn over control soon, willingness to stick to it. earlier that governing power is hatred and conspiracy theories' happy to have fewer U.S. military 20,000 troops will be removed, with which we agree: A recent article from the returned to the Iraqi people, the to gain strength." troops in the country. Though leaving the number of troops in "Maintaining such a firm Courier News stated that unless better. The Iraqi people should not be America will take some of its Iraq at about 100,000. hand over Iraq may hurt Bush the insurgents who have been President Bush, in a recent made to wait. President Bush's troops home, the remaining Also, the United States needs politically at home, creating the fighting in Iraq are calmed, the Associate Press article said that "sticking to my guns" mentality troops should be appreciated as to get the country to stand on its impression that America is transfer of power could lead to a the Iraqi people will get their is a saving grace here. an international lending of own two feel. bogged down in the country." civil war. government soon and that wait- When governing power is hands. The cost of maintaining troops That's the kind of publicity "Bush should rethink his ing to give back control would returned to Iraq some of the Our troops should be recog- and continuing aid will be much that Bush could live without. Not perfect? No need to worry What a difference a

What I mean by making a dif- When we read the Bible daily PEOPLE BRAD ference is being an instrument and pray, God also reveals to us 0NTHE STREET campus stroll makes CUSTIS that God can use to show this the sins and things in our lives world the love of Christ and we need to change. God's word Opinion Columnist what I le did for it. is a purifier to our hearts and If you could ask the McFall, South and others in Most times, all God is asking minds. It is sharper than any president one PETER your line of sight, Perfection — it is a concept us to do is open our mouths and two-edged sword and the Bible KUEBECK I walk on campus a lot, as you that is really hard for me to wrap act like the people He has called divides what is truth in our lives question, what would can see, in the cold or the wet or Opinion Columnist my mind around. To think that us to be. This can he difficult, and what is just smoke and mir- you ask him? the hot. It's exercise, first of all. someone could l>e perfect is but the more we do, the more rors. Despite the reputation of the impossible to me because I we team how to share our faith All of us love to hear about It's getting into those gray land, there are bumps and know that I am not, nor will I and to live a Christian life. God's grace, which is awesome days that you see so many of in swells, there are valleys and ever be. lesus told us to go preach and but it is a hard pill to swallow Northwest Ohio in the spring- ridges to campus that you have The awesome thing about to tell the whole world die good when lesus tells us to love our time, and the first flush of green to walk — and walk often — to being a Christian is that we news of the Gospel and what enemies as ourselves. This is has come over the grass. see. serve a perfect Cod and I le lesus did for every human being. deep because I know that I can There's a stark contrast If you're like me, meaning wants to use imperfect people to In my experiences of life I love myself pretty good, as we all between the green and the gray, you're at BGSU for four years, carry out I lis perfect plan. But have learned that usually when I can, and God calls for us to love and the black trees — not yet there's a lot to see, and it's He has not called on us to be am talking to others about our enemies just like we would budding—that look like important to see it all. gnarled twigs in the ground. I've talked to you before perfect. Christ they will bring up ques- love ourselves. That is pretty ANDREA GLEGH0RN A lot of Christians think that tions that I don't know the tough and something that I am With the damp weather, about a special library on cam- (kxl cannot use us to preach the answers to, so this challenges still working on. JUNIOR, ENGLISH there's a cool, bracing briskness pus, about the opportunities for gospel — to be lights in the me to seek God for the answers. God is calling all Christians to to the wind tiiat characterizes art on campus and about cam- darkness, salt in the earth or The place to which I turn is be a light in the darkness and we "Wharfs it like being our little patch of Ohio in the pus politics. But now 1 want to serve Him unless we have God and the Bible, but also to can do this in many different the most hated man morning. There is a son of fan- talk about campus as a whole. attained some status of perfec- other Christians whom I trust ways. At the very least share with in the world?" tasy haze one sees stepping out Stand at the seal some time tion or something like that. This and know that also seek God. It people how you came to know of the shadow of the upper and look around in every direc- is not true. If you are a Christian, helps me to become even more Jesus as your savior and how decks and into the light of the t ion. livery place has character. God can use you right now. no familiar with the Bible and in vou arc continuing to grow with baseball field below them. It's a They're not just buildings — the matter where you are in life. turn my relationship with God Him good time on campus — a good walls really do talk if you know I understand that all of us gets even tighter. Being on a college campus time to take a walle where to look and how to listen. have weaknesses and things that Being challenged in your faith that has so many different reli- There's a lot to see on campus The University is a colony, a we need to work on, but God is a good thing, because if your gions and people of different if you just let yourself wander way-station, a sort of Ellis will use you to reach people no faith in Christ is real it will stand beliefs, we are in a prime situa- for a few minutes — or 15 or Island. And we're here among matter where you are in your up to any challenges and ques- tion to learn how to share our whatever you have time for. the history and the buildings. walk with Him. tions that people bring up. It is a faith and to show people the Too often, especially with We sun on the common grass at Many times we think that we good thing to have questions love of Christ. KRISTEN LEIMBACH spring break a memory and the Offenhaucr and Mac Beach and pounding of papers and pro- in front of KCD, sleep on have to know all the answers to put to you that you cannot God is not looking for perfec- SENIOR, JOURNALISM everyone's questions before we answer right away because you tion but willing hearts to be obe- jects coming down with the Olscamp's lined-up chairs, read can start talking to others about will grow deeper in your rela- dient to Him, to carry out His "Do you honestly crunch of the tail-end of the in the Union and play in the Christ and the gift that He gave tionship with lesus. plans on this earth. I encourage semester, we forget the charac- meadow in front of University all of us — salvation. All of us need to make sure you to be one of those willing think you're going to ter of the campus, and begin to Hall. We read the same newspa- This isn't really true because if dial we take the time out of our hearts that passionately seek win the election?" get bitter. pers. you have experienced receiving daily lives to study the Bible and lesus and serve Him with all We count the number of Campus is a community. salvation and continue to walk pray. When we do this it gives us your heart. pages we have to write and the I've been living in Bowling with lesus, then you are a prime the ability and the strength to number of books left to read. Green all of my life, but 1 never candidate to be able to make a walk the Christian life daily in E-mail Hrud uith comments But for a minute, save what really knew about campus — difference for lesus. the world. at [email protected]>gsii.edu. you're doing, put down the really knew — until I came here book, and take a walk. as a student. Start out at die Union, where And knowing about campus there's the mad Cedar Point line is a good feeling when you can for the computer lab, where give directions to an obscure there's the game room and new location in this University of DANIEL DUTT0N silent TVs in the low-rumbling ours to someone who is lost. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and clanking of the Nest. You know that you know JUNIOR, IPC Then walk outside where campus, just like you know "Can I get the twins' you'll be hit by the wind. See the you're a townie when you can saying that loseph "doesn't know could have guided the football USG sidewalk chalkings and tell someone how to get to any- Football hiring what's going on hack there, and 1 players that looked up to him as digits so we can go banners vying for your atten- place in town without knowing really don't care. I've known a role model in a much more party?" tion. any of the street names (this is should raise a Vance for 10 years." upstanding respectable manner. Make a left and you're in his- my personal litmus test). This statement should send This letter isn't meant to tory. You're in the old worid, the So, as you get flustered from few eyebrows chills down the spines of all affili- invoke fear in the female stu- earliest part of campus with the your work, just break and take a ated with the University—from dents of the University, or even to triplets of Moseley, University walk (if its not too dark). Let the The comment from our ever the students, to the alumni, to be leery of the current Palcon and I Ian i i,i. They stare across campus talk to you. so present football coach Gregg the Falcon football players. football players. the mall at the Administration Brandon caught me off guard. This laissez-faire attitude, It is meant to question what building with West Hall, E-mail Peter with comments His long time buddy, Vance teamed with Joseph's immediate types of recruiting tactics are Williams, Shatzel, Prout Chapel, at [email protected]. Joseph, who is currently on past, is an utter outrage. It is bla- going to be used in the future of administrative leave from coach- tantly obvious to me that the Bowling Green football and what ing at Colorado University abuse of women by Colorado types of character and morals the ROB L0NARD0 Thursday's Joke of the Day because of a multitude of allega- University football players went up and coming young Falcons tions that his recruits committed on and was casually swept under will possess. SENIOR, SOCIOLOGY rape, has recently been hired as the rug. Q: What do you get when you use LSD along our very own defensive backs Joseph, who may not have "Haveyou heard of with birth control pills? coach. condoned the abuse of women, JESSICA PARSONS 'Hooked on Phonics?'" Brandon was quoted by LSPN sexual or otherwise, certainly STUDENT A: A trip without the kids.

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The lyrics, for the 98 percent same boat. But there still exists this ing that professional ladder. MATT of you who are totally lost right She has a fishbowl soul, and MEGAN notion that, when a woman pro- Some may argue that if a now, include " Wfe're just two she asked me to keep his real SUSSMAN SCHMIDT duces her offspring, she sudden- woman is so inclined to succeed • lost souls swimmin' in a fish name anonymous. Therefore, I ly has no right to continue her in the workplace, perhaps she Assl. Opinion Editor bowl / year after year." have decided to call the mys- Opinion Columnist professional life, and is made to should consider not having a Some people think that they tery fellow "Tucker," because feel selfish if she does. family at all. How ambitious are we? "... can tell / heaven from hell." that is a "goofy name" accord- Suppose you received a It sickens me to hear people However, it is not selfish to We want to walk on Mars. We They actually know the dif- ing to George Carlin. phone call this evening that say that a woman is going want to have achievements as want to cure cancer. We even ference, and choose not to Renee and Tucker broke up went a little bit like this: against her biological role if stay- an individual, apart from your want to turn Iraq into a democ- heed levelheaded advice. at the end of last semester, but "Hi... so you know that col- ing home arid raising the kids is spouse and family. racy like ours where nobody My friend lenny, an Internet he still drives up to see her on lege degree you're working on not her first, most important pri- I've heard it said that a can figure out which of the two acquaintance from Delaware I the weekends. right now?Yeah, well, I just ority. woman focused on her career main presidential candidates have known for about five lenny and l^t, Renee and wanted to let you know that you "Biological role?" will not be as good of a parent as they remotely like. years, claims to be one of these flicker. Both pairs of quasi- can still take your classes and all I'm sorry, but biological roles one who is without a career at However, none of that con- people. lovers attempt to transcend that, but you're never going to don't exist. If everyone knew all. This is utterly ridiculous. cerns us — the young adult lenny is engrossed in your titles. Maybe they don't neces- be able to use it. But still keep what their "biological role" was, People find all kinds of rea- generation. typical college freshman love sarily fool around or "hide the working, definitely." nobody would be getting sexual sons to be absent from their We're in college. We have our story. She became romantically salami," but instead just hold Think you would be a little bit reassignment surgeries or fight- kids' lives, and often times it's own ambitions, and they cer- involved with her best friend hands on the couch and watch disturbed by a phone call like ing for gay rights, now would blamed on parents, especially tainly don't involve voting, cur- from high school, and then "Whose I Jne is it Anyway?" that? Upset at all? Ready to they? mothers, who work too much, ing disease or flying to the plan- they broke up. Every poor sap has that spe- knock somebody's teeth out, And even if they do exist, what but it's such a cop-out. et Krypton. Now, they still see a lot of cial someone who has the abili- maybe? exactly does a woman's "biologi- You are not at work 24 hours a Nah, our kryptonite is the each other, and neither of them ty to dance in and out of one's Of course, it's not true, cal role" entail? Cooking her day. There is no reason to not male-female relationship. wants to settle for "just friends." heart, and resultantly screw though. Of course you're husband's dinner and ironing communicate with your kids or Neither sex can decipher the "Someone once told me that with his or her life. It is impossi- assured to be able to put all of his shirts? let TV raise them because you other sex. Even those who date when we're together, it doesn't ble, with the help of friends or your hard work, energy and time On the flip side, the second don't have time. often are all, "They's all whack look like we're a couple," she by ourselves, to exorcise our to good use. anyone says, "hey, the husband Of course then is time. up in there." (1 don't know told me in one of our trade- continued infatuation with this That's how it works, right? could just as easily stay home, If women are really made to exactly what this means — I mark late-night AOI. conversa- person — even if that loser Wrong. too, couldn't he?" men struggle believe that their only crucial just like to repeat phrases cool tions. "It looks like I'm being doesn't deserve a nanosecond Then is apparently some- to come up with all kinds of role is that of being a mother, people say.l kidnapped." of our valuable attention. thing you can do to put it all to lame excuses as to why they arc then we will probably be seeing In light of the catastrophes The name of Jenny's fishbowl People are weak. They know waste. Something that will help not fit to handle the intricacies a lot of women either going bal- that result from love, the col- soul is Pat — although he how it will end — yet they con- you to kiss it all goodbye — that of running a household, as if listic (like me) or just giving up lege-aged masses have should be named Forrest, tinue to live in a state of blissful is, if you are female. they are avoiding the situation. on aspiring to do other things — embarked on a most ambitious because that would make a lot ignorance with their fishbowl I am talking about having Women have a right to be which would IK- a shame. project: inventing a relationship more sense. soul. children. upset that society expects them In the future — if and when I that's not a relationship. Why do they continue to see I'm just glad mine isn't on Before I go on, let me make a to throwr in the towel at their do have daughters — the first Something that allows people each other as "more than campus this semester, else I'd few things clear. I'm not saying jobs the second they want to diing I'm going to encourage is to be together without, you friends," despite breaking up be wasting my time and my that it's not admirable for have children. not going to worry about "find know, "being together." for semi-gocxl reasons? emotions on her every minute women to stay at home and For most of them, the prime ingthe right man" or "having I stayed up all night Saturday "I am happy with him," of my precious non-studying, raise children as opposed to time for starting their families is babies." and risked my health in an lenny told me. "It's just too bad non-GameCube time. joining the workforce, I'm not also the ripest lime for many of In fact, I'm not going to act attempt to coin the perfect that the end is so obvious to Have I created a way that will trying to deplore that option in their careers. Yet while a woman overly concerned about them phrase describing a guy and girl me." rectify all the problems our the least. It's a full-time job that, stops her career dead in its doing those things; I'm just who, after a failed attempt to lx' By "the end," she is referring "fishbowl souls" face daily? Was if done well, deserves more tracks, her husband continues going to say, "hey kids, if you boyfriend and girlfriend, quit to the point in her life when she I able to develop a silver bullet praise than anything else. to pursue his. want to be President, do every- fooling themselves and ended cannot continue to spend time solution that all my brain- I'm not berating good parent- While she's at home, he thing in your power to be up spooning while watching with him in this capacity. They washed readers will print out, ing, because society relies on it "works his way up" the system President And let nothing get in prime-time television. may grow apart and become learn religiously and carry to produce good, productive and receives promotions, your way." F.specially not your Easter Sunday rolled around distant — mathematically or around with them a la Mao people. increased salaries and all of the gender. and 1 was bloodshot-eyed from emotionally. Zedong's little red book? On the other hand, plenty of things that these women don't Because we need a woman a long night of brainstorming. But they're exes! And they're, Hell no, I'm not that ambi- women today are pursuing their ever have the chance to get. If President around here, anyway. and 1 finally decided on "fish- like, back together. tious. You're on your own. educations and are obtaining and when the ladies do return to bowl souls," inspired from the But they're not, like, "back highly lucrative careers in all dif- work, it can be almost impossi- E-mail Megan with comments Pink Floyd song "Wish You together." E-mail Man with comments ferent fields. ble for them to catch up climb- atschmmeg@

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Reds game in Philly THURSDAY rained out yesterday r H E ASSOCIATED PH ESS April 15, Last night's game between 2004 the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds was post- poned after daylong rain. »t»NT! ' The gates to Citizens Bank www.bgnews.com/sports Park had not opened and a steady rain was falling when BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY the game was called two hours before its scheduled start. A The Phillies have lost six of their first seven games, includ- ing4-l to the Reds in Monday's ballpark opener. No makeup date was announced. The Phillies and Reds are to conclude the series More problems for Barnett today. ByJonSarche mind that inappropriate behav- Separate probes are under way five years. I can't live their lives THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ior occurred," Barnett said. by the state attorney general and for them," he said. BROOMF1ELD, Colo. — "There is no question that the university. Barnett was put on paid leave Suspended University of behavior of the 10 young people Barnctt's testimony was the for comments he made about Colorado football coach Gary involved was the result of their most dramatic yet before the two of the alleged rape cases, Barnett acknowledges there was own poor decisions and under Board of Regents' panel investi- including that of Katie Hnida, a misbehavior at a 2001 party at the influence of alcohol." gating whether Colorado uses former kicker who said she was Family the center of a rape scandal. He Two women have alleged they sex and alcohol to entice raped by a teammate in 2000.1 le also says everyone at the off- were raped at the party by play- recruits. The panel voted to ask called her an "awful" player as he campus gathering is to blame. ers or recruits; a third said she for more time to complete its answered questions about why wins $1.2 Barnett, questioned for nearly was assaulted in a dorm room work, meaning a report wouldn't she left Colorado to later enroll at five hours Tuesday by a panel shortly afterward. They are suing come out until the end of May. the University of New Mexico. investigating recruiting practices in federal court, seeking unspec- Dressed in a suit and tie and Barnett waded into the con- million at Colorado, said there were 10 ified damages for what they say occasionally raising his voice, troversy again Tuesday, telling people at the party, including was the school's failure to rein in Barnett said he feels responsible the panel he spoke with Hnida's four football players. The four athletes and provide equal pro- for his players' performance on friends, former teammates and a later lost their scholarships and tection to women. the field as well as their behavior tape counselor who spent time from NHL Ed Amdroeslo AP Photo were charged with contributing At least eight women since in the community. But he said with the young woman, and that to the delinquency of a minor for 1997 have accused Colorado there is only so much he can do. ncne heard her talk about IN TROUBLE: Gary Barnett providing alcohol. football athletes of rape though "I have 48 [players] that I have testifies to an investigative after the "There is no question in my no charges have been filed. held accountable over the last BARNETT, PAGE 7 committee. settlement

By Andrew Welsh-Muggins THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS, Ohio — The BG takes two from Cleveland State family of a girl killed by a hockey puck at a pro game split $1.2 mil- lion from a settlement reached Five runs in the with the National 1 lockey League bottom of the first for and other groups, according to a copy of the settlement made the Falcons seal the public yesterday. deal in the first game. The settlement approved in February 2003 by Preble County By Adam Hritzak Probate ludge Wilfrid Dues SPORTS REPORTER resolved requests for damages The Bowling Green baseball from the family of Brittanie Cecil, team was sparked by a five run 13, who was struck during a first inning in game two of their Columbus Blue lackets game in double header to sweep 2002. It was the first such fatality Cleveland State yesterday. in NHL history and prompted "IThe first inningl was big the league to require that every and we told the guys to try to team hang netting to prevent gel on the board right away," injuries from flying pucks. said BG head coach Danny Dues released the settlement Schmitz. "It takes the pressure Mike MeUger - after the Ohio Supreme Court off the pitchers and defense." ON THE HILL BG's Neil ruled 6-1 yesterday in favor of Jeff VVarnock lead off the bot- Schmitz winds up during a win WBNS-TV which had sued for tom of the first with a triple and over Cleveland State yesterday. details of the award. was brought home on an RBI Any record a judge uses to single by Eric Lawson. After a real well," said Warnock. make a decision, such as Steve Raszka RBI single to left, "Getting it going early that first approval of a settlement, is sub- Josh Dietz singled to right field, at bat set the tone for the rest of ject to the state public records where Vikings rightfjelder Marc the game." law, the court said. "We have not Sikora booted the ball, scoring The Falcons used five pitch- authorized courts or other Lawson and Nolan Reimold. ers to shutout the Vikings 10-0 records custodians to create new Jimmy Lipari's RBI sac fly at Warren Stellar Field to go 18- exceptions" to the law, justices scored Dietz to end the scoring 7 on the year, surpassing their said. in the inning. win total from the previous The settlement with the NHL, Mike Mefeger BG News Warnock had three hits in season. the Blue Jackets and Nationwide BG picked up five more runs FOR THE WIN: Bowling Green's Nolan Reimold swings for the fences and connects to win the the game, driving in two runs Falcons' first game o( a doubleheader yesterday. Reimold continued his hot hitting by finishing the and scoring three. SETTLEMENT, PAGE 7 day off 3-5 with two home runs while knocking in four runs. "I feel like I'm seeing the ball BASEBALL. PAGE 7

Schoenberger serves up Washington BG game moved to today By Ryan AutuBo Buffalo, with a .207 team batting SPORTS REPORTER By layme Ramson (iallaudet University and average leads only Northern Illinois SPORTS EDITOR toured the Walter Reed Army The Bowling Green Softball team in the league standings. Susie Schoenberger Medical Center where she vis- will look to extend their three-game The Bulls have two capable thought her plate was already ited with wounded American winning streak as they travel to New pitchers in Stacey Evans and Sophie full with the commitments of soldiers. Schoenberger also York today to play a pair of contests Barstau. Evans, this week's MAC being a Division I student met First lady Laura Bush at with Buffalo East Pitcher of the Week is 6-6 with a athlete, but when a chance to the White House and Ohio The orange and brown swept a 1.82 ERA. Barstau is 6-3 and has a represent Ohio came her way, representative Paul Gillmor. twin bill with Oakland Monday 2.64 ERA she knew the opportunity "Just learning about what after winning two of three against Breanne Nasti has been just that was too good to pass up - the kids go through every day Wfestem Michigan over the holiday to opposing pitchers this season. even if it meant missing a cru- and the challenges that they weekend. The outfielder is batting .365 with cial weekend of Mid- have to overcome every day BG currently stands at 17-20 and four home runs and 17 RBI. Ann American Conference tennis was a good experience," 4-4 in conference play. Buffalo Magur is only batting .202 for the matches. Schoenberger said. "The kids sports a 12-15 record and 3-3 in Bulls this season, but her previous Schoenberger, who plays were just so happy that we MAC play. The Bulls took two of performances against the Falcons, top flight singles and doubles were there to spend time with three at Akron last weekend. The along with Nasti's reputation have for the Bowling Green tennis them." doubleheader was moved from earned the respect of BGSU head team, was chosen by the Ohio She brought her experi- yesterday to today due to poor field coach Leigh Ross-Shaw. State Society as Ohio's repre- ences back to Bowling Green, conditions at UB's Nan Harvey "Magur and Nasti killed us last sentative for the Cherry hoping to share her stories Field. year," Ross-Shaw said. "Nasti has Blossom Festival in with her teammates, friends The most obvious distinction always been a great hitter. She can Washington D.C The festival and classmates. between the two teams is shown in hit it out of the ballpark at any time." is an annual celebration of "I learned so much about the MAC team standings. Although Ross-Shaw has changed the phi- American and Japanese rela- how blessed I am when I went both teams are presently sitting in losophy of her squad as of late and tions. and saw the kids and the fourth place of their respective divi- the results have been positive. She is "Tennis is something that 1 wounded soldiers," sions in the league, BGSU leads the taking a more laid back approach have done for years, and I Schoenberger said. "I really conference in pitching while and preaching a more stress free always enjoy it, but this expe- didn't know how much die Buffalo is second to last in team hit- approach. rience is also something that soldiers put into it, and going ting "V\fe are focusing more on the is going to stick out in my into that medical center really The Falcon pitching staff has mental pan of the game and we are mind," Schoenberger said. taught me how great they are been abusive to opposing barters, dealing with mistakes as they The junior went to the to fight for us." displaying a meager 1.65 ERA come," Ross-Shaw added. "Our nation's capitol from March Schoenberger's trip never Lindsay Heimrich fired a no-hitter confidence is back and we're pulling BCNe*s 28 through April 3, where she would have happened if the in game one Monday, but team- it all together. We cant overlook READY TO GO: Bowling Green's Susie Schoenberger preps for a toured various embassies, mates Liz Vrabel and Jody Johnson Buffalo; you have to keep going at serve. She was recently chosen by the Ohio State Society as Ohio's visited children at the Joseph have also pitched excellent them." representative for the Cherry Blossom festival in Washington D.C. Kennedy Institute and SCHOENBERGER,PAGE 7

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fc*«EMfcW*lMWniifiijlLI. fifc5wto>»a WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPORTS Thursday, April 15,2004 7 Bonds passes godfather with No. 661 ByJanieMcCauley father. believes he now has room to offer thing is on top, somebody wants !«[ ASSOCIATED PRESS "Barry doesn't need approval Mays a pointer or two. to bring it down for their own SAN FRANCISCO — So, what's from me, because I've been there Mays quickly piped in before notoriety," Giants outfielder next for Barry Bonds? He doesnt since he was," said Mays, a team- Bonds could speak. Dustan Mohr said. "You're not even want to think about it Not mate of Bonds' late father, Bobby. "That's kind of taboo, man." the going to bring down baseball. It's yet, anyway. "Whatever he does, right or Hall of Famer said. the best game on earth. Guys Bonds was so busy passing his wrong, I'm going to be there for "No," Bonds said emphatically, should get more credit for tine godfather in his climb up the him.... Barry knows how much I giving his answer with a quick work they do in the offseason home run list, he didn't ponder love him." glance at his godfather. rather than someone accusing what might happen once he Bonds has won a record six NL Yet only an inning before them of taking shortcuts. Fans accomplished the feat. MVP awards and set the single- Bonds' Monday blast, he pulled only see us from 7 to 10 p,m." With his seemingly effortless season home run record with 73 catcher AJ. Pierzynski aside for a Mays has refused to speak swing and powerful 39-year-old in 2001, but he may never consid- short pep talk. about the steroid controversy. He's body still going strong, anything er his career complete without a "He told me not to worry that I'd more interested in getting Bonds appears possible for the San World Series ring. He fell six outs been struggling, that there was a to shed his prickly personality and Francisco slugger. short of the title in 2002 and came reason I was batting behind him," become more fan friendly late in "I'm not going to try to figure back the next spring proclaiming Pierzynski recalled. "It was an all- his career. out what's next," said Bonds, who his determination to give the time moment" Mays didn't hit his 660th homer homered on consecutive days to Giants another chance to win it all. During this special 29 1/2-hour until he was in the twilight of his reach No. 661 and pass Willie He reiterated that sentiment span, many San Francisco fans career at 42 and 3 months — on Mays for third place. "I'm just try- Monday after splashing home run forgot about the steroid scandal Aug. 17,1973. Since he retired after ing to stay healthy and win a No. 660 into McCovey Cove to tie surrounding their star slugger and that season, many players who championship" Mays. His solo shot Tuesday land- focused instead on his marvelous were tagged with the title of being Babe Ruth (714) and Hank ed in nearly the same place — and milestone. the next Willie Mays have fallen Aaron (755) still loom in Bonds' was recovered by the same fan — Bonds' teammates have shown woefully short path, of course. But first, Bonds in the water over the right-field their support since the questions "1 still think he's the greatest wants to enjoy his latest historic fence. began to surface this offseason baseball player of all time, bottom homer. "A championship. That's it," about whether Bonds got a boost line," Bonds said. "They were say- Harcio lose Sanchn AP Photo After all of his accomplish- Bonds said. "I don't have any per- from banned substances. He has ing my dad was the next Willie PASSING MAYS: San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds points to the ments, he believes he's finally sonal goals." repeatedly denied steroid use. Mays. They just got the name earned the admiration of his god- Someone asked Bonds if he "Whenever someone or some- wrong, from Bobby to Barry." sky after hitting his 661st career homer Tuesday. The blast helped Bonds pass his godfather, Willie Mays tor third on the all-time list. Coach, team sup- Indians having portive of trip early season woes IH€ ASSOCIATED PRESS SCHOENBERGER. FROM PAGE 6 but there's also room for other said the 25-year-old outfielder. opportunities." CLEVELAND — Ryan Ludwick I'm riding the (exercise) bike, Bowling Green athletic depan- She has been playing tennis just can't seem to catch a break. doing leg lifts, and swimming in ment and her coach, Penny since she was 6 years old, but Last month, the Indians out- die pool. I'll do that for four to six Dean, had not seen the signifi- Schoenberger is glad she chose fielder had a second surgery on weeks and then wre'll sec where I cance of the experience. the opportunity to represent his right knee and this past week- am. She missed two crucial MAC Ohio. end he was treated at Lutheran "I'm trying to stay positive, but matches, against Western "Playing college tennis and Hospital in Cleveland for an I'm not sure exactly when I'll be Michigan and Northern Illinois, playing tennis in general, then ulcer. back. I'll definitely play again at but said she couldn't pass up a doing this, in a way is similar and "It was pretty scary,'' Ludwick some point." once in a lifetime opportunity. in a way is totally different," said. "I woke up about two in the Ludwick was acquired from Her coach and teammates Schoenberger said. "1 think that morning Saturday and was spit- the Texas Rangers last July 18 and agreed. it's similar in that it gives you a ting up blood. My wife called an batted .265 with seven homers "1 was lucky enough to get this chance to learn about other peo- ambulance. I was in the hospital and 26 RBIs in 39 games for experience and I was lucky ple and interact with other peo- until 3 p.m. Monday." Cleveland. enough that my team and coach ple and learn about yourself. Doctors said family history, PATIENCE, PATIENCE: were supportive for me to go, Obviously the two experiences stress, and the buildup of various Manager Eric Wedge said his because it was a big deal that I are completely different but you medications in Ludwicks body calm approach toward his was missing two conference still can come out learning a lot after three operations in the last bullpen's recent troubles is part of matches," Schoenberger said. from either of them." two years contributed to the con- his maturation as a manager. "They understood that it was an The telecommunications dition. He said he still believes in his experience for me and allowed major came back to Bowling Ludwick had surgery to repair relief pitchers — despite three me to go and do this." Green with a newfound respect a broken left hip in August 2002. blown saves in the opening When first told about the for learning about oilier cultures Last October, he had an opera- seven-game trip last week. opportunity last June, Dean was and the people in those cultures. tion to repair torn cartilage in his "It is a lot harder not to say excited until she looked at the "We really didn't realize how right knee. something than it is to say some- matches Schoenberger would amazing the opportunity would He went through rehabilitation thing," the second-year skipper miss. be and all the places she would all winter, but experienced sore- said. "Being patient is something "I had to give it some thought get to go and the people she ness in the knee at the start of that I've had to learn. I have to be would get to meet," Dean said. spring training In February. He patient with the development of and weigh the positives and neg- Duane Burleson AP Photo atives, but in the end there was "This opened up her eyes so had a second surgery on die knee this team." no way I could say no to a great much, and I don't think we could FELLING ALRIGHT: Cleveland Indians' manager Eric Wedge in late March to remove scar tis- thing like that," Dean said. have envisioned it." smiles on the bench during a game against the Devil Rays on sue that was limiting his mobility. "Obviously we're all about tennis, March 24. Wedge is now using a more laid back approach. "Right now, it's back to rehab,"

Reimold's walk off homer wins game one "It was the first time I ever hit a walk off Reimold launched a Mike innings, allowing one earned Ochwat pitch deep over the run on two hits and two walks, home run, I had a pretty good weekend left field wall for a two-run to improve his record to 3-0 and I'm feeling good at the plate." walk off home run. It was his this year. second homer of the game Both games of the double and sixth of the season. header were seven innings, in NOLAN REIMOLO, RIGHT ELDER "It was the first time I ever order to finish before dark. BG hit a walk off home run," said has now won eight consecu- BASEBALL. FROM PAGE 6 Horvath, Ryan Lindquist, Reimold. "I had a pretty good tive games against Cleveland Adam Gumpf and Matt weekend and I'm feeling good State, dating back to 1996. over the next three innings, Hundley pitched the final five at the plate. I'm just staying The Falcons are home this while the pitching staff innings, allowing three hits back and things are falling for weekend as they host cruised along with the big and striking out seven. me right now." Northern Illinois for a three- Mike MeOjerBG News lead. Reimold had a monstrous Andy Hudak went 2-3 at the game series. Greg Mentrek started and first game. With the score tied plate in the first game and SAFE AT HOME: Bowling Green's David Barkholz slide home safely as picked up his third win of the at four with two down in the drove in a run. Neil Schmitz his teammates look on. Barkholz's run was detrimental in the Falcons' season. Relievers Dan bottom of the seventh inning, pitched the final 1 and 2/3 first victory over Cleveland State yesterday.

Barnett wanted Knida The public's right to view records to fulfill her dreams in hockey lawsuit is challenged BARNETT, FROM PAGE 6 March 30 e-mail from Dr. David Hnida, the woman's father and SETTLEMENT, FROM PAGE 6 if the news director decided it aggressive in preserving out pointed by the decision. "We harassment or assault. an Army surgeon now in Iraq. was important for his news access to public records." remain respectful of their wishes "I couldn't find anybody to Hnida said Bamett and other Arena, where the team plays, show, for his reasons." Curtin said the company's for privacy with regards to her substantiate one single claim and university officials must have provided $705,000 to lody The public's rights to open stake in the team didn't affect its tragic passing," the statement I was looking to substantiate it," known about sexual harassment Sergent, the girl's mother, and government were at stake, coun- decision to pursue the settle- said, referring to Brirtanie and Barnett said. problems his daughter was hav- $470,000 to David Cecil, the girl's tered Mike Curtin, president of ment her family. He repeated his belief that ing at Colorado before she left. father. The family stopped short The Dispatch Printing Co. of Brittanie's brother and sister A spokesman for the NHL said Hnida wasn't a good player, but "We both have been distressed of filing a lawsuit, according to Columbus, which owns WBNS. were included in the settlement, he hadn't seen the ruling and said he wanted her on the team at the information we read com- the settlement The company also has a 10 per- Chappars said. The family's couldn't comment. to give her a chance of fulfilling ing from the university, as well as The ruling was an unfortu- cent stake in the Blue Jackets. attorneys received an additional The girl's parents sued her dream of playing college foot- Gary Barnett," he wrote. "To be nate case of a television station's Curtin said it was clear Dues $538,000. the settlement said. It Children's Hospital in 2003 ball. blunt, there is quite a bit of lying commercial interests prevailing overstepped his authority in cre- also included $13,000 for funeral claiming donors failed to see the "I didn't care how awful she and deception right now." over the family's wish for privacy, ating his own exception to the expenses. extent of Brittanie's injuries in was, I wanted her on the team," Hnida said his daughter would said Timothy Chappars, a sub- open records law. Sergent, who lives in West time to save her. A trial is sched- Maincit said. He said he hoped be willing to speak to the panel. urban Dayton lawyer who repre- "There has been an assault on Alexandria, declined to com- uled for February. The hospital her presence would help his Since the controversy erupted, sented the family. public records both legislatively ment. A message was left with declined to comment. players leam more about women the school has made sweeping "There was not a public out- and judicially in recent years," Cecil, of Hilliard. Justice Alice Robie Resnick and prompt them to behave. changes to its recruiting pro- cry for people seeking the Curtin said. "The news media in The Blue lackets said in a dissented in the Supreme Court A few hours before Barnett gram. The NCAA is looking at details," he said." It just seems as this state needs to be very statement the team was disap- ruling, without comment spoke, the panel released a recruiting reforms.

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MARTHA STEWART LAWYERS SAY THEY FIND NEW LIES www.bgnews.com/nation NEW YORK (AP) — Pressing again for a new trial, Martha Stewart's lawyers said yesterday they have uncovered more lies and omissions by one of the jurors who convicted her last month. According to the papers filed in federal court, the former president of a Little League organization claimed juror Chappell Hartridge had told him he embezzled money from the group to support a cocaine habit. NATION Unidentified car thief Girl, 5, found in ravine near murders in hit-and-run By Jay Cohen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS dead mother after Calif, crash FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C — A man drove a pair of stolen vehicles across three counties yesterday and apparently went out of his way to hit at least five pedestrians along the way, killing one of them, police By Bruce Haring said. rME ASSOCIATED PRESS A suspect wearing a T-shirt and boxer shorts was eventually arrest- I.OS ANGELES —A 5-year-old ed in Fuquay-Varina, where he had driven a pickup truck that appar- girl found in a ravine survived on cntly was stolen from one of the pedestrians after the first vehicle was dry noodles and Ciatnradc while abandoned, police said. remaining near her dead mother Police said they had not been able to identify him. following a car crash more than a "We have no idea what his motivation was during this entire inci- week ago, relatives and authori- dent," said Fayetteville police Lt. Katherine Bryant. ties said. "It looks like he pulled into neighborhoods looking for people," The girl, apparently uninjured, Bryant said. "He didn't stay on main streets." was identified as Ruhy The violence started with the theft of a van belonging to the city of Bustamante. the daughter ol Fayetteville, authorities said. Norma Bustamante, 26, of India Bryant said a maintenance department employee started the van to siiiil lane Evans, nursing supervi- AP Photo warm up die engine and left it parked. No one saw the van being sor at Riverside Regional Medical said in a statement. taken, she said. Outer. They were reported miss- Relatives gathered at the hospi- Over the next hour and 45 minutes, the thief drove from Fayetteville ing April 4. tal late Tuesday where Evans said to the Raleigh area, apparently deliberately running down pedestrians, California Department of Ruby was in stable condition. according to Fayetteville police and the state highway patrol. Transportation workers repairing Bill Cooney, the girl's great- Amanda Lncidon AP Photo The first victim was hit within minutes after the van was stolen, a road barrier Tuesday morning grandfather, iold local TV net- Fayetteville police said. David McCaskill, who is in his 70s, was walking FOUND: California Highway Patrol officer Ramiro Gonzalez, left, his dog when he was hit, police said. found the girl, her mother's body works that Ruby told him she sur- makes notes as Ralph Merino, a California Department of and a wrecked Ford Taurus 150 vived on ramen noodles and The driver put the van in reverse and tried run over McCaskill a sec- Transportation road worker, describes the area where he discovered feet down a ravine off the 60 Gatorade. Ruby also said her ond time, but missed, authorities said. Witnesses said the driver got Freeway between Moreno Valley mother was alive for "a couple a victim and survivor of a crashed vehicle on Highway 60 West in out of the van and beat McCaskill with his hands, then drove away and the Banning Pass, said Chris days" after the crash, he said. Moreno Valley, Calif., Tuesday. Ruby Bustamante was found alive in when neighbors came out of their houses, Fayetteville police said. Hlondon, spokesman for the Cooney criticized die CHP and a ravine near the wrecked car containing a woman's body near McCaskill was hospitalized for treatment of non-life-threatening (lalifornia I ligliway Patrol. other authorities for not search- Banning, Calif., according to KESQ-TV. The 5-year-old and her moth- injuries. The car had crashed about 10 ing for Bustamante and her er had been missing since April 4. Merino was surveying the areas The van was later found in Cumberland County. Fayetteville police days ago, and the girl was hungry daughter when they were first guard rails for maintenance when he and another CalTrans worker said the one person known to have been killed was found pinned under the van, but it was not clear when or where that person was and thirsty but unhurt, lilondon reported missing April 4. discovered the vehicle. struck. At least two other people also had been struck after McCaskill. After the van was abandoned, the driver apparently stole a pickup truck, which struck at least one person, and was arrested on foot in Fuquay-Varina after the pickup hit another vehicle and went off a Student charged road. with obstruction Lawmakers reach tentative deal on workers comp. after falsifying BylimWasserman Nunez, said the compromise pro- THE ASSOCIATED PHESS posal will trim costs to employers SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Gov. by "several billion" dollars. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democrats had sought controls abduction Democratic leaders agreed on a on workers' comp. insurance tentative plan to refonn the state's rates, but the compromise omits University of assist Seiler to her feet she said "I workers' compensation system, any reference to caps, Sanchez can't leave the woods — a bad the most expensive in the nation, said. Wisconsin student man will kill me," according to a legislative spokesman said yes- If the plan passes the staged kidnapping to the complaint. She told officers terday. Legislature by tomorrow, it will be the man had a knife and a gun. MadSon Police Dipt. File AP Photo The plan was be considered by another victory for receive attention. Her claim touched off a major FACING CHARGES: Audrey Ruth Seiler, 20, is shown in this undat- a legislative conference commit- Schwarzenegger, the actor turned manhunt, which authorities said tee yesterday, and if it passes politician who took office Nov. 17 By Jenny Price ed family photo. Seiler, the University of Wisconsin-Madison student IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS accounted for most of the money there, it is expected to move after ousting Democratic Gov. accused of staging her own disappearance last month, was MADISON, Wis. — Audrey they spent on the case. The through the Legislature by tomor- Gray Davis in a recall election. Seiler, die University ofWisconsin Madison police department last charged yesterday with two misdemeanor counts of obstructing row, authorities said. California's 91-year-old system sophomore accused of staging week estimated its costs at officers. Each charge carries a jail sentence up to nine months and "I know there's a bill and we has been troubled for the better her own disappearance last $96,000. a maximum fine of $10,0000. expect to see it in print in a few part of the past decade, but now, month, was charged yesterday According to the criminal com- hours today," said Luis Patino, with premiums doubling and with two misdemeanor counts of plaint, Seiler told police March 31 tape that showed her buying the attorney, Randy Hopper, was spokesman for the conference tripling, the economy stagnant obstructing officers. and April 1 that a man had knife, duct tape, rope and cold traveling and didn't immediately committee chairman, Sen. and businesses threatening to Each charge carries a jail sen- entered her room at 2:15 a.m. medicine she claimed her abduc- return messages left at his office Richard Alarcon. "It will be aired leave the state, fixing it has tence up to nine months and a March 27 while she was doing tor used to restrain her. They also and on his cell phone. in public and go to both houses become a priority for California maximum fine of $ 10,0000. homework and forced her from obtained a warrant to search her Seiler had been under a doc- from there." lawmakers. Dane County District Attorney her room at knifepoint, telling her laptop computer and cell phone tor's care since she was found, but Details on the agreement were Schwarzenegger led the nego- Brian Blanchard filed the 16-page to leave the building records. returned home to Rockford, not released. tiations with lawmakers while criminal complaint two weeks Seiler told police that once out- Seiler had also reported an Minn., last week. A spokesman for the simultaneously threatening them after Seller, 20. was discovered in side, the same man grabbed her unexplained anack in February, Hopper did not release any Republican governor said yester- with a November ballot initiative day that negotiators had cleared a a marshy area within a mile of her and put her into a car with threats saying she was struck from details of Seller's condition or say aimed at changing the system. dial he had a gun, according to behind and left unconscious, but what type of treatment she was major hurdle, but there were Schwarzenegger and business campus apartment, when she unresolved issues. told police a man with a knife and the complaint. She also said the the complaint does not say receiving. "Dateline NBC" report- groups say there is too much sub- man used duct tape over her whether police believe that attack ed that Seiler was in a psychiatric "The legislative process is con- jectivity in the way injuries are a gun was in die area. She was tinuing," spokesman Vince reported missing March 27 and mouth and would sometimes was also fabricated. facility. diagnosed and rated in severity. give her Nyquil pills. A message left at Seller's home Sollitto said. "But until the But Democrats and attorneys' found March 31. Legislature gives the governor When officers attempted to Police concluded Seller's story in Rockford, Minn., wasn't imme- groups had wanted to allow the was fake after obtaining a video- diately returned. 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WORN OUT AFTER EASTER WEEK, POPE SKIPS SPEECH www.bgnews.com/world Vatican City (AP) — Pope John Paul II, worn out from a heavy Easter schedule, skipped a speech at his general audience yesterday on his doctor's advice, the Vatican said. The 83-year-old pope, who suffers from Parkinson's disease and is increasingly frail, presided at the open-air audience in St. Peter's Square and issued greetings in several languages, but he didn't read his opening address. John Paul appeared in relatively good form and his voice was clear. WORLD Palestinians concerned about Bush promises to Sharon By Mohammed Daraghmeh harvest." He called on other THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Likud Cabinet ministers to join RAMALLAH.West Bank- his drive "to stop this bad initia- Palestinians and Israeli hard-lin- tive,'' sening a planning meeting ers rejected statements by of his allies for today. President Bush yesterday sug- Hard-liners oppose evacuating gesting Israel would not have to settlements in principle, and are give up some key West Bank set- against Sharon's unilateral pull- dements and ruling out the right back plan, calling it a "reward for of Palestinian refugees to return terrorism" that will spur more to Israel. violence. Bush spoke after meeting Bush said a peace agreement Israeli Prime Minister Ariel must take into account realities HjHanGuanAPPtiolo Sharon in Washington, where that have developed in the Sharon presented his plan for an decades since Israel captured the Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo NEGOTIATING: Vice President Dick Cheney, left, shakes hands with Israeli withdrawal from all of the West Bank. Bush said the exis- Chinese counterpart, Zeng Qinghong, during a meeting in Beijing, Gaza Strip, along with a smaller tence of Israeli population cen- AGREEMENT: President Bush, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel China, Tuesday. pullback in the West Bank. ters — referring to settlements — Sharon give a joint press conference yesterday. Bush met with Sharon The plan faces a referendum of must be taken into account. to give qualified U.S. backing to the Israeli leader's high-stakes pro- members of Sharon's likud Party It was the first time a U.S. pres- posal to withdraw tram Gaza but retain part of the West Bank. on May 2, and Sharon backers ident had come that close to Cheney presses hoped Bush's statement would legitimizing Jewish settlements Minutes after Bush spoke, China," he told The Associated persuade skeptical voters the in the West Bank, which were tra- Palestinian Prime Minister Press. He said that over the years, "disengagement" plan is worth- ditionally denounced as "obsta- Ahmed Qureia harshly criticized U.S. administrations have China on weapons while. cles to peace" in previous admin- the president's stand. "He is the assured the Palestinians that Likud Cabinet minister Tsipi istrations. first president who has legit- issues like borders and settle- Iivni, who had expressed doubts Palestinians demand a state in imized the settlements in the ments would be handled in and currency issues about the pullout, said she was all the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories when he negotiations. somewhat reassured by Bush's with the removal of all Israeli set- said that there will be no return to "If Israel wants to make peace, pledges. "I'm not ecstatic," she tlements. the borders of 1967," Qureia said. it must talk to the Palestinian By Tom Raum There should be a more aggres- told Israel TV. "I'm apprehensive Bush also said the problem of "We as Palestinians reject that, leadership," Etekal said. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS sive effort to either get those talks regarding the process, but I will Palestinian refugees must be back on track or to find other we cannot accept that, we reject On Monday, before leaving for BEIJING—Vice President support it if we really get these solved in the framework of a it and we refuse it." Washington, Sharon listed five Dick Cheney sought yesterday to ways of applying pressure on things." Palestinian state, rebuffing a key Palestinian Cabinet minister prod China to apply more pres- North Korea, the official said. main settlement blocs Israel Cabinet minister Uzi Landau, Palestinian demand of right of Saeb Erekat also dismissed Bush's intends to keep in a final peace sure on North Korea to abandon Although Cheney restated leading the Likud campaign return of the refugees and their statement. "This is like someone its nuclear program, citing new basic U.S. policy on Taiwan, against the Sharon initiative, said descendants to their original giving a part of Texas' land to evidence that it has atomic China used the occasion of the Bush speech yielded "a thin homes in Israel. SHARON,PAGE 11 weapons. Cheney's visit to step up criticism He also told China he under- of U.S. support for what Beijing stands their opposition lo U.S. regards as a renegade province. arms sales to Taiwan, but that China's vice president, Zeng they are directly related to Chinas Qinghong, asked Cheney during own buildup, said a senior a one-on-one meeting on South Africans still loyal to party that toppled apartheid administration official who Tuesday for Washington to stop By Alexandra Zavis year-old woman waiting to vote to assert my right as a citizen," The ordinariness of the elec- briefed reporters on Cheney's selling defensive weapons to IHE ASSOCIMEO PRESS the 85-year-old Mandela said, tion shows just how far the coun- talks. Taiwan, Chinese state media in a predominantly white JOHANNESBURG, South lohannesburg suburb. "The mir- leaning on a cane and smiling try has come, said Desmond Cheney also expressed U.S. reported. acle has happened — without broadly. Tutu, the retired Anglican arch- concern about China's recent "There is only one China and Africa—An elderly woman wrapped in the coiors of the gov- the bloodshed that the world Much has changed in the bishop who presided over a land- steps to restrict self-government Taiwan is part of China," an decade since Mandela was swept mark Truth and Reconciliation in Hong Kong, suggesting it might announcer, citing Zeng, said on erning African National predicted," Congress spoke for millions who In scenes reminiscent of the to power in the 1994 vote hailed Commission aimed at healing also have a bearing on the Taiwan the state television news. "We around the world as a miracle. the wounds of South Africa's vio- hope the United States can cany lined up yesterday to vote in historic 1994 vote that ended issue, the official said. South Africa's thitd all-race apartheid, long lines formed out- ANC governments have built lent past. China's treatment of the people out its commitment and not sell 1.6 million houses, brought clean weapons to Taiwan and not send national election. side polling stations around the of Hong Kong might serve as a "The ANC held our hand and country. White women stood water to 9 million more people bellwether for the people of wrong signals to Taiwan indepen- ELECTIONS, PAGE 11 brought us through hell," said side-by-side with black maids, and now deliver electricity to 70 Taiwan as they consider the "one dence forces." Noluthando Nokwando, a 66- some carrying umbrellas to percent of South African homes. state, two systems" policy that Cheney also raised anew U.S. problems with China's practice of year-old woman from the shield themselves from the sun The once socialist party has China applies to Hong Kong or thermoses of hot tea. revived an ailing economy and BUCKEYE Cheney met separately yester- pegging its currency, the yuan, to squalid Cape Town township of Khayelitsha "We can give them a President Thabo Mbeki was lifted the country from diplomat- SELF - STORAGE day with Chinese President Hu the dollar instead of allowing it to one of the first to vote for the par- ic isolation to take a leading role Jintao, his predecessor Jiang rise and fall with market pres- chance — and our respect — for another five years." liament and provincial assem- in African affairs. Zemin, and Premier Wen Jiabao. sures. •Near Campus Chinese leaders told Cheney Despite lingering poverty, high blies. The vice president later flew to unemployment and an AIDS cri- "The big day has come," he Shanghai, the latest stop on a that Chinese Vice Premier Huang •Low Rates lu would travel to the United sis, a debt of gratitude to the party said, relaxed and smiling at a week-long Asia trip that will also booth set up in a park in the cap- •Open 24 Hours take him to South Korea States later this year to meet with that toppled apartheid a decade NAGEMENT ago still holds sway in South ital, Pretoria. "It is now time for •Summer Leases Treasury Secretary John Snow to 1W E. Washington St Bowling Green "I didn't come to alter Chinese the people to speak." policy. I did come with the mis- discuss American concerns. Africa. The ANC has improved 419-354-6036 •Clean U.S. manufacturers claim living conditions and the econo- Voters cheered when Nelson sion of making clear what our my, but above all, it has presided Mandela, the anti-apartheid Low security deposits! •Many Sizes views were. 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When Crenshaw charged with one count each of CINCINNATI — A preliminary pulled into the restaurant parking possession of marijuana and traf- By John Seewer investigation indicated that a lot, Mercado and two other licking in marijuana, sheriff's offi- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Cincinnati police officer working undercover officers attempted to cials said. Each charge carries a Most horse owners and breed- as a sheriff's deputy on a regional arrest him. mandatory term of eight years in ers in Ohio say they are vaccinat- narcotics task force was justified The sheriff said Crenshaw prison. The suspects were being ing their animals for West Nile in his fatal shooting of a Suspect- jumped from his car and started held at the 1 lamilton County Jail virus, which is much more dead- ed drug dealer, the sheriff said. to run across the parking lot with Tuesday night. i.o. Mm IP nob lonathan Crenshaw, 22, of the officers chasing him. Leis said the joint narcotics ly to horses than humans. unit includes city and county offi- Vaccinations a year ago were AT RISK: One of Rose Main's miniature baby horses runs alongside Cincinnati, was shot twice The suspect then turned and credited with helping reduce the her mother at Diamond M. Stables farm, Tuesday, near Weston, Tuesday by Agent lohn Mcrcado pointed a handgun at Mercado, cers who are all sworn in as Ohio. Most horse owners and breeders in Ohio say they are vaccinat- of the Regional Enforcement who fired one round at Crenshaw, deputy sheriffs under his depart- number of horses infected by the Narcotics Unit after Crenshaw shooting him in the right ihigh, ment's supervision. mosquito-borne virus from 600 ing their animals for the West Nile virus, which is much more deadly turned his gun on the deputy, I*is said. Mercado, 37, was one of six to about 100 in 2003. to horses than humans. Hamilton County Sheriff Simon "The round spun the suspect Cincinnati police officers investi- But veterinarians are worried Leis said at a news conference around and again the suspect gated by the FBI after the April 14, first year, with annual boosters said. "It seems like it is working." that some horse owners will over- Tuesday night. pointed his weapon at Agent 2001, shooting of beanbags into a look vaccinating this year afterward. Now is the time of year Rose Main, who breeds minia- "We do everything within our Mercado, who responded by fir- crowd of protesters shortly after because they may perceive that when horses should receive the ture horses at Diamond ,M power to avoid any use of deadly ing two rounds," said Leis, "One the funeral of Timothy Thomas, the threat is over. shots. Stables Miniature Horse Fann in weapons, but when you have an round struck the suspect in the 19. "We don't want them to think lames Chase, a veterinarian in Weston, said she has made sure officer in fear of his life — as in left chest area, dropping him to Thomas, a black man, was we have it under control, because Delaware County, said he's to vaccinate all of her horses for this particular case — what that the pavement." wanted on misdemeanor charges we don't," said William Saville, a administered 300 doses in the last the West Nile virus. officer did was absolutely justifi- Leis said Crenshaw, who did when he fled police and was shot veterinarian with the Ohio State month. He said "I know able," l.eis said. not fire his weapon, was taken to and killed by a white police officer University Extension Services. some horse own- "Sometimes the foals it's out The sheriff said yesterday that liethesda North Hospital where April 7,200 i. The officer was later About two out of three horses ers forget to vac- tend to fall through there," she he expects his office to complete he was pronounced dead shortly cleared of charges at trial. The in the state are vaccinated, Saville cinate their new- said. "We its investigation by the middle of after the 4 p.m. shooting. Thomas shooting sparked three estimated. "I'd like to see it at 100 torn horses. the cracks... The ini- feel it's next week. 1 lie final report on the Three other suspects in the days of riots in the city. percent, but that's never going to "Sometimes tial scare isn't there something Columbia Township shooting will dnig sale were arrested at other Federal authorities later decid- happen," he said. the foals tend to that can't be given to the county prosecutor locations, leis said. ed not to prosecute Mercado and The vaccine has been available fall through the as much, and foals be ignored." for review. Crenshaw's brother, Charles li. die other officers investigated in since 2001, but horse owners in cracks," he said. get neglected." Horse Ieis said Crenshaw had driven Crenshaw, 27, was arrested along the hcanbag shooting. Ohio didn't take it seriously until "The initial scare owners can to a restaurant to meet undercov- with lohn R Ballard, 25, and the vims began showing up a year isn't there as take other er officers who were buying 50 Tamboura Iruitt, 33, also of later. much, and foals precau- "1 think it scared a lot of peo- get neglected.'' JAMES CHASE, VETERINARIAN tions, ple," Saville said. He said that's including The virus attacks a horse's brain more of a problem with people clearing standing water near their and spinal cord and can cause who have just a few horses and barns, turning stable lights off at Woman says she was was the first report of a major I le said the 27-year-old vic- brain swelling. 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"We need to take hands across all divides and work together to resolve our French journalist threatened Sharorfs big problems." plan F.W. DE KLERK, FORMER PRESIDENT in captivity; let go yesterday Malta* drawal of troops based in the southern city of criticized IHC ASSOCIATED PRESS Nasiriyah. South Africa BAGHDAD, Iraq—Visibly shaken and exhaust- Also yesterday, the Russian Embassy in Baghdad SHARON, FROM PAGE 9 ed, a French television journalist taken hostage in was preparing a list of about 800 specialists to be deal. Iraq was freed yesterday after a four-day ordeal he evacuated. Russia's Ministry of Emergency Qureia objected to the said was marked by constant movement and Situations was to send seven flights from Moscow unilateral nature of Israel's threats to his life. to Baghdad and Kuwait starting today to evacuate planned moves. "These issues casts votes Alexandre lordanov, who works for Capa the citizens from Russia and former Soviet can be determined only through Television in Paris, was kidnapped Sunday while republics, spokesman Viktor Beltsov said. negotiations and cannot videotaping a U.S. military convoy under attack. I le The move comes after three Russian and five be determined through promis- was released unharmed at a mosque in Baghdad. Ukrainian employees of a Russian energy company : es from the leader of this ELECTIONS, FROM PAGE 9 who voted for the ANC lordanov told I rance-2 television in an interview were kidnapped by masked gunmen, who broke or that country," he said. for the third time at a school in from the Iraqi capital that he was rammed with rifle into their Baghdad house on Monday. The "This can be decided only the sprawling township of butts, sometimes blindfolded and routinely threat- Interenergoservis employees were released by the Palestinian leadership." "we are getting to be experts at ened. this," TUtu said after voting at a Soweto. unharmed the next day. Besides opposition within his "If they don't do better in the American experts, meanwhile, conducted tests Jordanov said his abductors switched his loca- own Ijkud l^arty, Sharon faces Cape Town library. "It is often said yesterday to determine whether four bodies discov- that the first election after next five years, I might change my tion eight times, passing him from one armed resignations from two of his mind," she said. ered west of Baghdad are the remains of private group to another. three coalition partners, identi- freedom is the last one, because U.S. contractors missing since an assault on their most countries degenerate into Opponents led by the "It was: 'We're going to cut your throat' to 'You're fied closely with the settlement Democratic Alliance, which is convoy Friday. part of the Mossad,"' Jordanov said, referring to the movement. dictatorships. We are disproving Japan was investigating a news report yesterday that." expected to finish a distant sec- Israeli secret service. Tourism Minister Benny Eilon ond, accuse Mbeki and the ANC that two Japanese freelance journalists were I lerve Chabalier, president of Capa, told ix:i tele- of the National Union Despite the enthusiasm for vot- abducted in a Baghdad suburb. Three Japanese are ing—a right denied all but the 10 of mishandling the country's vision that negotiations with Sunni religious parly called on Likud AIDS crisis, neglecting to crack among at least 21 foreigners who have been authorities led to Jordanov's release. members to "remain faithful to percent white minority during abducted and are still being held since the begin- Jordanov, 40, disappeared south of Baghdad most of the apartheid era — down on corruption and crime, the land of Israel" and oppose and failing to create jobs. ning of this month. while traveling with cameraman Ivan Ceriex, who Sharon's plan. many grumbled that they arc still The report by Kyodo News service said an waiting to see the benefits of But with most of South Africa's was also kidnapped Sunday and released the next If the National Union and unidentified Japanese organization had received an day. The men were separated after trying to film a black rule. blacks — 79 percent of the popu- the National Religious Party lation — supporting the ANC, e-mail saying the two were abducted. gunbattle between Iraqi fighters and a U.S. convoy. boll over the pullout plan, While a small black elite Japan's Foreign Ministry "strongly advised" Ceriex was picked up by a group of armed Sunni is changing the face of South the parly appears within reach the moderate opposition of the two-thirds majority Mbeki Japanese journalists to leave Iraq, and repeated an fighters and was released after he convinced his Labor Party would provide African suburtis and boardrooms, advisory urging all Japanese in Iraq to evacuate. millions of others remain seeks. In 1999, the ANC was kidnappers he was French. France opposed the Sharon with parliamentary sup- just shy of the margin, There are reportedly about 70 Japanese nationals in U.S.-led invasion of Iraq last year and has no troops (mrt, said Matan Vilnai, a party trapped in cluttered townships the country, mostly journalists and aid workers. participating in the occupation. and isolated villages that which would give the party leader. power to amend the constitution. An Iranian delegation, meanwhile, was headed France has strongly urged its citizens to leave "If someone tries to lack electricity or running water. to Baghdad to help in trying to gain the release Iraq, saying that they could be mistaken for nation- Unemployment of more than The ANC argues no parly topple him in a vote of no should have that much power. of four Italian security guards working for a als from countries participating in the U.S. military confidence in the parliament, 30 percent has hit poorly educat- U.S.-based company who were abducted ed blacks hard, and the gap But South Africa's last white coalition. There are fewer than 100 French citizens we, from the opposition leader praised its willingness to Monday, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini in Iraq, largely journalists, aid workers and the benches, will support him," he between rich and |>oor is increas- said. employees of private companies. ing. work with rivals like the Zulu said. nationalist Inkatha Freedom Frattini advocated "looking into every means of A U.S. spokesman said Tuesday that 40 foreigners I low ever, the party is split over 'Tiach and everything they obtaining the release of the Italians and all the promised us is not materializing," Party and his own New National from 12 countries arc being held by kidnappers — whether to join Sharon's govern- Party. hostages" without negotiating with the kidnappers, but an Associated Press count put the number at ment under those said Raphael Mohlala, 22, who Indian Premier Silvio Berlusconi ruled out a with- 21. with yesterday's release of the French journalist had no idea which party he "We need to take hands across circumstances. would vote for as he waited all divides and work together to behind Bethlehem in a winding resolve our big problems," said line of more than 200 people. former President P!W. de Klerk, Iking distance of Camp "This country is going to the who shared a Nobel Peace Prize dogs." with Mandela, "and to accept our An estimated ">.:) million South exciting challenges in South Africa for some time to come." 2 Bedroom Apartments Africans are infected with HIV, 641 and 702 Third Street more than in any other country That worried Patty Patience, 64, from only Am agement $ CAMPBELL HILL 352-4380 500^month! 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