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DELPHOSTelling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869HERALD 50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Delphos, Ohio Upfront City schools OKs Vantage contract St. John’s juniors BY NANCY SPENCER The school board also noted its [email protected] support of Ohio Educational Service selling mulch Centers. According to Interim St. John’s High School DELPHOS — Vantage Career Superintendent Sukup, Governor John junior class is sell- Center will continue to accept Kasich has proposed cuts to ESCs. ing mulch to help fund Jefferson students following the “The state government wants to the post-prom event. Delphos City Schools Board of drastically cut the county education Triple cut premium Education approval of a five-year service center and then funds would black hardwood mulch contract with the vocational school. come out of the school district’s pock- and double-cut red cypress The price tag for the school for et when services are used,” Sukup mulch are $4.50 a bag students to attend Vantage varies each said. “This would quickly eat up and need to be ordered year with Vantage providing a per- any additional funds a district would by March 25. One bag pupil cost. The cost for the 2012-13 receive with Kasich’s new budget.” covers two cubic feet. school year is $74,907 at $2,675.25 Delphos City Schools will dismiss Mulch will be avail- per student with 28 students attending. classes at 1:30 p.m. on March 27 able for pick up between 8 Payments are made in February for Easter break. St. John’s students a.m. and 3 p.m. on April 20 and May. will also be dismissed at 1:30 p.m in the school parking lot. Treasurer Brad Rostorfer said on March 26 but will be in the class- Delivery is free with a pur- approval of the contract guarantees room on March 28 with a 1:30 p.m. chase of 10 bags or more. Jefferson students positions in pro- dismissal. Contact any St. John’s grams at Vantage. Volunteers for the spring sports junior or call Jerry and “We have never had a problem get- season were approved. Damon Ulm Jeana Burgei at 419-695- ting one of our students into a program and Joel Brown will help with track 1695 or Kevin and Denise they are interested in,” Rostorfer said. and Clay Erman, Rusty Thompson, Buettner at 419-339-3437. “The contract just shows their good Jordan Jettinghoff, Jeff Stockwell faith to take our students who choose and Todd Teman will help with base- to go and we will pay for them.” ball. Tickets on sale The board approved the Delphos School board members made plans Public Library’s 2013 Budget with to help provide breakfast for high- for Boatman’s $575,900 in appropriations. The schoolers taking the OGT math test Delphos City Schools Board of Education member Michael Wulfhorst Library Board of Trustees will on Tuesday. All five school board Breakaway dinner flips pancakes Tuesday morning for Jefferson High School Students tak- approve the budget at today’s meet- members flipped pancakes for the The Delphos Canal ing the math portion of the OGT. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer) ing. cause. Commission is still accepting reservations for its annual Boatman’s Breakaway ben- efit dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Schmenk wants to paint his Sunday at the K of C hall. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations are way to Cancun, Mexico required and may be made BY NANCY SPENCER bins, barns and homes and will also by contacting Marilyn [email protected] powerwash structures. Homes built Wagner at 419-692-4496. prior to 1978 will need extra care due KALIDA — Kalida alum Connor to lead concerns. Schmenk will be busy this “Cancun is just a place spring and summer; he a lot of college kids want Sports has earned a position with to go,” Schmenk asked. College Works Painting “What I’m really excited St. John’s, Ottoville sell- while a freshman at The about is the money I’ll ing respective pre-sale tick- Ohio State University in make toward my tuition.” ets Columbus. If he’s busy Schmenk, the son The St. John’s and enough, he will also earn of Craig and Linda Ottoville athletic departments an all-expense-paid 4-day Schmenk, is studying are selling tickets for their stay in Cancun. biomedical sciences and regional finals and state semi- Schmenk is canvass- hopes to become an inter- finals, respectively, this week. ing the area looking for nist in a hospital. St. John’s is selling residents who need paint- Schmenk can’t do this FCCLA teams qualify for state tickets for its Division IV ing done. If he gener- by himself; he’ll need Regional final (7:30 p.m. ates $80,000 in painting to hire local help. Call The Jefferson FCCLA Chapter Service Project Team competed at jobs, he will be headed to Schmenk 419-615-7347 if you have Regional Rally on March 2 at Vantage Career Center. They received Friday vs. Troy Christian) at Cancun. some spare time to help him Kettering Fairmont from 7:30 a gold rating and will compete at the FCCLA State Leadership Schmenk painted for Ottoville reach his goal and give yourself some Conference in April. The team includes, from left, Kristina Claypool, a.m.-3:30 p.m. today and alum Scott Pohlman last year and is spending money. Applicants need to Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Thursday an intern this year. be 18 years of age. Jennifer Ditto and Sara Zalar. (Submitted photos) and 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday Schmenk will perform any exteri- Call 888-450-9675 or 419-615- in the high school office. or painting on farm machinery, grain 7347 for a free estimate. All children regardless of age must have a ticket. All pre-sale tix are $6; all those at the gate are $8. Fair discussion sparks poll Ottoville is continuing BY ED GEBERT to selling its pre-sale tickets DHI Correspondent for the Division IV state semifinals at The Schott VAN WERT — When the Van Wert County Fair Board held its public meet- versus Fort Loramie (3 p.m. ing on Saturday, a familiar topic was featured — grandstand entertainment at Friday) during normal high the fair. Driving the discussion was local resident Deb Venderley, who has school office hours through been collecting funds to bring in popular musicians at the fair. She told the Thursday afternoon. board she has donations totaling $12,000 already and hopes to get to $20,000 Tickets are $8; there is in an effort to secure popular entertainment for a grandstand show. a limit of six per family. Venderley asked for permission to continue to seek donations and to receive proposals from a Lima-based firm for possible acts. As part of that firm’s con- Jefferson FCA hosting tract, marketing of the show would be accomplished through barter of show Dodgeball tournament tickets, with 298 tickets requested for promotional purposes. The Jefferson Fellowship The board told Venderley that they would meet shortly after Saturday’s of Christian Athletes is public meeting to talk about the matter and take official action. The decision hosting their 3rd annual left Venderley admittedly disappointed. Dodgeball Tournament 6 “They told me to go ahead and pursue sponsors,” she said. “But they think p.m. Saturday in the high they can get the advertising cheaper. They think they can do that cheaper. The FCCLA National Programs in Action Team competed at school gymnasium. It is Personally, I don’t think they can but if they think they can, then great! But Regional Rally and received a silver rating and will compete at the open to all high school stu- FCCLA State Leadership Conference in April. The team includes Tori dents from any school. See FAIR, page 2 Schleeter, left, and Viktoria Brunswick. Forecast Partly cloudy Thursday Applying for Obama’s health care plan not easy morning By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR you apply online. “This lengthy draft application will presentation to insurers, run counter then becom- The Associated Press That’s just the first part of the take a considerable amount of time to to the vision of simplicity promoted ing mostly process, which lets you know if you fill out and will be difficult for many by administration officials. cloudy. Highs WASHINGTON — Applying qualify for financial help. The gov- people to be able to complete,” said “We are not just signing up for a in the upper for benefits under President Barack ernment asks to see what you’re Ron Pollack, executive director of dating service here,” said Sam Karp, 30s. Lows in Obama’s health care overhaul could making because Obama’s Affordable Families USA, an advocacy group a vice president of the California the upper 20s. See page 2. be as daunting as doing your taxes. Care Act is means-tested, with lower- supporting the health care law. “It does HealthCare Foundation, who none- The government’s draft applica- income people getting the most gen- not get you to the selection of a plan.” theless gives the administration Index tion runs 15 pages for a three-person erous help to pay premiums. “When you combine those two high marks for distilling it all into family. An outline of the online ver- Once you’re finished with the processes, it is enormously time con- a workable form. Karp was part of Obituaries 2 sion has 21 steps, some with addi- money part, actually picking a health suming and complex,” added Pollack. an independent group that separately State/Local 3 tional questions. plan will require additional steps, He’s calling for the government to designed a model application. Next Generation 4 Seven months before the Oct. 1 plus a basic understanding of insur- simplify the form and, more impor- The government estimates its Community 5 start of enrollment season for millions ance jargon. tant, for an army of counselors to help online application will take a half Sports 6-8 of uninsured Americans, the idea that And it’s a mandate, not a sug- uninsured people navigate the new hour to complete, on average. If you Business 9 getting health insurance could be as gestion. The law says virtually all system. It’s unclear who would pay need a break, or have to gather sup- Classifieds 10 easy as shopping online at Amazon Americans must carry health insur- for these navigators. porting documents, you can save your Television 11 or Travelocity is starting to look like ance starting next year, although most Drafts of the paper application and work and come back later. The paper wishful thinking. will just keep the coverage they now a 60-page description of the online application is estimated to take an World briefs 12 At least three major federal agen- have through their jobs, Medicare or version were quietly posted online average of 45 minutes. cies, including the IRS, will scruti- Medicaid. by the Health and Human Services The new coverage starts next nize your application. Checking your Some are concerned that a lot Department, seeking feedback from Jan. 1. Uninsured people will apply identity, income and citizenship is of uninsured people will be over- industry and consumer groups. Those through new state-based markets, supposed to happen in real time, if whelmed and simply give up. materials, along with a recent HHS also called exchanges. 2

2 – The Herald Wednesday, March 13, 2013 www.delphosherald.com For The Record Man convicted in deadly OBITUARIES The Delphos Herald Vol. 143 No. 194 Craigslist plot in Ohio Nancy Spencer, editor Ray Geary, general manager BY THOMAS J. SHEERAN for aggravated murder — planning the crimes, Delphos Herald Inc. The Associated Press done with a kidnapping or done with a robbery. Don Hemple, advertising manager He said there was “prior calculation and design,” Tiffany Brantley, AKRON — A self-styled street preacher a component of the death penalty aggravated circulation manager accused of teaming up with a high school stu- murder charge. The Delphos Herald dent in a deadly plot to lure men with Craigslist “He was the mastermind behind this plot,” (USPS 1525 8000) is published job offers and then rob them was found guilty Baumoel said. daily except Sundays, Tuesdays Tuesday of aggravated murder and could face the Prosecutors said the victims, all down on their and Holidays. death penalty. luck and with few family ties that might highlight By carrier in Delphos and area towns, or by rural motor A jury in Akron returned the verdict in the their disappearances, were lured with offers of route where available $1.48 per case against Richard Beasley, who was charged farmhand jobs. week. By mail in Allen, Van with killing two men from Ohio and one from One man was killed near Akron, and the others Wert, or Putnam County, $97 Norfolk, Va. A man from South Carolina was were shot at a southeast Ohio farm during bogus per year. Outside these counties shot but survived and testified about running for job interviews. The slain men were Ralph Geiger, Donald A. Schweller Timothy Junior $110 per year. his life and hiding in the woods, scared he would 56, of Akron; David Pauley, 51, of Norfolk, Va.; Jan. 12, 1938-March 9, Rigdon Entered in the post office bleed to death. and Timothy Kern, 47, of Massillon. 2013 in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as Oct. 7, 1957 - March 10, 2013 Family members of the victims hugged and The survivor, Scott Davis, testified that he Donald A. Schweller, 75, Periodicals, postage paid at Timothy Junior Rigdon, wiped away tears as the verdict was read. Beasley, heard the click of a gun as he walked in front of died March 9 at the Gardens Delphos, Ohio. 55, of rural Spencerville, died who also was convicted of aggravated robbery, Beasley at the reputed job site. Davis, who was of Paulding. No mail subscriptions will early Sunday morning follow- be accepted in towns or villag- kidnapping and attempted murder in wounding the shot in an arm, knocked the weapon aside. He was born Jan. 12, 1938, ing a four wheeler accident on es where The Delphos Herald lone survivor, slumped in his wheelchair, which he “I spun around,” testified Davis, who told a in Ottoville to Julian and Kill Road, south of Landeck paper carriers or motor routes uses because of back problems. His mother leaned harrowing story of running through the woods Regina (Hilvers) Schweller, in Allen County. provide daily home delivery for over and sobbed in the hushed courtroom. and hiding for seven hours. “I was worried about who preceded him in death. He was born Oct. 7, 1957 $1.48 per week. The jury that convicted Beasley will return bleeding to death.” On Sept. 30, 1961, he mar- 405 North Main St. in Lima to Billy Junior and March 20 to consider whether to recommend the Prosecutors said it was a miracle that Davis, ried Norma Jean “Jeannie” TELEPHONE 695-0015 Clara Marguerite Gay Rigdon, death penalty for him. who also was the star witness at Rafferty’s trial, Office Hours Haunhorst, who survives. who preceded him in death. Prosecutors, who had asked jurors to use com- survived the encounter with Beasley in Noble 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. He is also survived by Mr. Rigdon is survived by mon sense and return a guilty verdict, labeled the County, 60 miles east of Columbus. POSTMASTER: a son, Todd Schweller of his very special friend of 19 Send address changes 53-year-old Beasley the triggerman in the 2011 “Only by the grace of God did he escape with Paulding; two daughters, years, Dawn L. Cummans, to THE DELPHOS HERALD, plot with a student he mentored. The 16-year- his life,” Baumoel told the jury. Lisa Clinton of Paulding, with whom he lived. Also sur- 405 N. Main St. old student, Brogan Rafferty, was convicted and It was Davis’ escape on Nov. 6, 2011, that led and Amy (David) Bleke, Fort viving are his children; Jessica Delphos, Ohio 45833 sentenced last year to life in prison without the authorities to find Pauley’s body in the same area Wayne; two brothers, John Jo Rigdon and Rochelle chance of parole. where Davis was shot. Geiger’s body also was Schweller of Delphos, and Reana (Dennis) Turner, both Prosecutor Jonathan Baumoel told jurors there found in Noble County. Kern’s body was found Henry (Jeanette) Schweller of of Lima and Amanda Louise BIRTH was no reasonable doubt that Beasley plotted the in a shallow grave near an Akron-area shopping Ottoville; two sisters, Marie Rigdon and Timothy Riley killings, and he presented three possible theories mall. A girl, Evelyn Rose, was Ernst of Ridgecrest, Calif., Rigdon, both of Spencerville; born Feb. 27 at Cedar Park and Francis Grothouse of 4 siblings, Mike Rigdon, Jeff Medical Center in Austin, Delphos; and six grandchil- (Debbie) Rigdon, Theresa Texas, to Andy and Kathryn Fair dren, Lyndi and Julia Clinton, Downard and Mark Rigdon, Siefker of Austin. (Continued from page 1) “I guess I don’t have a tainment. Choose between Claire and Jack Schweller, all of Lima; 4 grandchildren, She weighed 6 pounds, 12 I don’t think they’ll get the definite answer until we go country and classic rock by Grace Wirts and Seth Bleke. Brooke Brown of Lima, Trey ounces and was 19 inches long. [same] exposure.” back for the next meeting on going the home page at www. He is also preceded in Rigdon of Tenn., Starla Turner Grandparents include Ken According to Venderley, the 20th,” she replied. “I’m a timesbulletin.com and scrolling death by two brothers, Walter and Caleb Turner, both of and Vicki Siefker of Delphos she is going to continue to little disappointed but if that’s down the right column to find and Charles; and a sister, Lima. and John and Jeannie Best of raise funds and to speak with what they choose to do, that’s the poll. Votes will be taken for Anna Allersmeyer. An infant sister Lori Ann Abilene, Texas. the Lima-based company what they choose to do.” one week, and the results will Mr. Schweller was owner/ Rigdon preceded him in death. Great-grandparents are about possible bands but she The Times Bulletin is con- be announced in both the print operator of Schweller Tim had attended Mary Siefker of Delphos, thinks the board will try to do ducting an informal poll about and online editions of the The Electric; a member of Divine Spencerville Schools, was Gladys Best of Abilene and things their own way. the genre desired for fair enter- Delphos Herald. Mercy Catholic Parish, employed at AWC Trucking Bob Wilmeth of San Antonio, Paulding; and the Paulding Company of Delphos and Texas. Eagles 2405 and V.F.W. Post had also worked at Ohio ST. RITA’S IT WAS NEWS THEN 587. Decorative Products in Spencerville. He enjoyed A boy was born March 12 One Year Ago the Youngs. For the present, Jerry Picker of Mass of Christian Burial to Tessa and Andrew Wehri of • Delphos Jefferson Band students who Delphos TV Sales and Service at that same was held today at Divine NASCAR, fishing, camping Fort Jennings. participated in band and solo ensemble con- address will manage the branch store. Mercy Catholic Church, and his four wheeler. tests at St. Mary’s High School in January • Over 250 Delphos and area residents were in Paulding. Burial will fol- Funeral services will be included Destiny Thompson, Paige Miller, attendance at the benefit style show and card party low in Paulding Memorial at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the WEATHER Kelsey Goodwin, Logan Kimmet, Elizabeth held Tuesday evening in the Franklin Elementary Cemetery. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Thompson, Libby Spring, Katie Riordan, Kecia School auditorium. The affair was put on by the In lieu of flowers, dona- Home in Spencerville with Delphos weather Kramer, Kelli Kramer, Samantha Thitoff, Seth members of Phi Delta Sorority to raise funds for tions may be made to Masses; Rev. Andrew J. Atkins offi- High temperature Tuesday Wollenhaupt, Cassidy Bevington, Brandon its boot and shoe project. Mrs. Howard Sadler Paulding High School Music; ciating. Burial will be in Delphos was 37 degrees, Bigalow, Emma Wurst and Tony Wiechart. served as commentator for the evening and music or Community Health at a later date in the West low was 32. Snowfall was 25 Years Ago – 1988 was furnished by Janet Scherger. Professionals of Paulding/ Union Cemetery, north of recorded at just under 1/4- • Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary • Fred Dray, son of Harold Dray of Delphos, Hospice. Spencerville. inch. High a year ago today announced winners of the God, Flag and has been practicing baseball with the var- Online condolences may Friends may call from was 64, low was 46. Record Country Oratory Program. Winners were sity team at Ohio State University for the be sent to www.denherderfh. 2-4 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on high for today is 74, set in Peggy Hetrick, daughter of James and Diane past seven weeks. Although he will not make com. Thursday. 1990. Record low is -7, set Hetrick; Laura Knippen, daughter of Carl and the trip to Florida with the squad over spring Memorials may be made to in 1948. Janet Knippen; and Traci Illyes, daughter of vacation, he will continue to pitch for the team Martha E. Bear the family. WEATHER FORECAST Ron and Rhonda Illyes. The three will advance during the spring quarter. Dray is a second year Martha E. Bear, 90, of Tri-county to district competition to be held April 10 at student in the college of engineering at OSU. Elida, died today at Vancrest The Associated Press Delphos Eagles clubrooms, North Main Street. 75 Years Ago – 1938 Healthcare Center. • Delphos chapter of Ohio Young Farmers • Soldiers of the German regular army Arrangements are incom- TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. and Young Farm Wives won nine awards at marched into a nazified Austria today, to con- plete at Harter and Schier Lows in the lower 20s. West the recent state conference for Ohio Young summate one of the most amazing political Funeral Home. winds 10 to 15 mph. Farmers and Young Farm Wives. Winners were coups in modern history. Their thick-soled field THURSDAY: Partly Jim Miller, conservation and corn yield award; boots treaded the roads of a foreign country cloudy in the morning then Martha Miller, Young Farm Wife Award for for the first time since 1918. The green-gray LOTTERY becoming mostly cloudy. Northwest Ohio; Helen Pohlman, community uniformed fighters of Germany came at the Highs in the upper 30s. West service award; Chuck Hempfling for dairy; Joel invitation of a new Austrian Nazi government. CLEVELAND (AP) — These Ohio lotteries were winds 5 to 15 mph. Gerdemann for soybean efficience; Charles • A special council meeting will be held THURSDAY NIGHT: Pohlman for swine and soybean yields; Mike Monday night for the purpose of consider- drawn Tuesday: Mega Millions Mostly cloudy. Lows in the Pohlman for community service and Mike ing legislation regarding the construction of a 09-12-19-20-30, Mega upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 Miller, area chapter award. swimming pool, municipal stadium and public Ball: 39 Mark Hennon Crider to 10 mph. • The sell-out crowd at Friday’s Division comfort station. Plans for the special meeting Estimated jackpot: $41 EXTENDED FORECAST IV regional tournament were treated to a heart- grew out of a meeting held Wednesday night. million FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. stopping barn burner of a game between the At that time a number of citizens met with city Aug. 7, 1948- Megaplier March 8, 2013 Highs in the upper 40s. state’s No. 1 ranked team, the Kalida Wildcats, officials and WPA officials to discuss the possi- 4 Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. and the Fort Recovery Indians. Kalida came bilities of Delphos presenting the three projects Pick 3 Evening FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly through with some clutch foul shooting in the for approval by the federal government. 1-3-5 Mark Hennon Crider, 64, th cloudy. Chance of rain final stanza to claim their 25 victory with no • Vera Fair, popular Jefferson High senior, Pick 3 Midday died March 8, 2013, at St. through midnight then chance defeats by a 64-61 count. was elected Friday afternoon as Jefferson’s 4-2-1 Rita’s Medical Center. of rain and snow after mid- 50 Years Ago – 1963 candidate for the honor of being Queen Jubilee Pick 4 Evening He was born Aug. 7, 1948, night. Lows in the upper 30s. • Gail Young and his son, Keith, both of during the annual Van Wert Peony Festival in 1-9-4-9 in Celina to Clarence and Chance of measurable precipi- Spencerville, will open an electrical appliance June. The Jefferson School sends a candidate Pick 4 Midday Rosalie Crider, who preceded tation 50 percent. store in Delphos Friday at 207 W. Second for Peony Queen each year by invitation. It 4-3-4-8 him in death. Street. It will be a branch of the Village Electric is the only independent school outside of Van Pick 5 Evening He married twice, and is Store in Spencerville owned and operated by Wert that is accorded that honor. 1-1-7-2-9 survived by two children, POLICE Pick 5 Midday John Crider of Spencerville 4-7-3-4-4 Happy Powerball and Leah Crider of North REPORT LOCAL PRICES Estimated jackpot: $183 M Carolina; three grandchildren; and brother, Clair Crider of 70th Birthday Corn $7.38 Rolling Cash 5 01-15-21-31-37 Venedocia. Police probe Cat in the Hat! Wheat $6.72 Estimated jackpot: Mr. Crider served in the Soybeans $14.82 $140,000 military in Vietnam and returned to work at the down- accident Harry town Shell service station. He Delphos Police were dis- was best known as the long- patched to an accident at the (Butch) time proprietor of Mark’s intersection of Fifth Street Marathon service station in and Fort Jennings Road on Shawnee. After retiring from Monday at 3:58 p.m. Wallace Saturday, March 16 fixing cars, he traveled around A car driven by Renee A. from 9-12 the country and then retired Burgei was stopped in traffic outside Spencerville with his southbound on Fort Jennings featuring Road at Fifth St. for a red 133 E. Main St. dogs and his motorcycle. “That Lousy Services were held light. When the light changed Van Wert, OH Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Chiles to green, Burgei waited on 419-238-1580 Band” Laman Funeral and Cremation the vehicle in front of her to Services Shawnee Chapel on proceed through the intersec- WEEKLY SPECIALS Shawnee Road, the Rev. Bryan tion. The driver of the vehicle DRINK SPECIAL Bucher officiating. Burial was behind her driven by Dylan C. Homemade BUCKET OF at Wright Cemetery. Klima, proceeded ahead strik- TUESDAY Beef & Noodles $ In lieu of flowers, contri- ing the back end of the Burgei DOMESTIC BEER 10 butions may be made to the SUV. WEDNESDAY BBQ Spare Ribs family. The Burgei vehicle sus- & Condolences may be tained minor damage to the Homemade expressed at chiles-lamanfh. rear center part of the bumper THURSDAY Beef & Noodles S com area and the Klima vehicle’s Landeck Tavern damages were in the front K 419-605-3196 center area of the bumper. FRIDAY Fish Lunch 14620 Landeck Rd. CHECK US OUT Klima was cited for ACDA Open Tuesday thru Sundays at 11 a.m. ON THE WEB... or “assured clear distance SATURDAY Turkey Lunch www.delphosherald.com 00055328 ahead.” 1

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STATE/LOCAL Panel OKs 70 mph rural interstate limit By JULIE CARR SMYTH Ohio Turnpike bond sale pro- The Associated Press posed by Republican Gov. John Kasich go to northern COLUMBUS — Ohio sen- Ohio. That was done through ators are speeding forward on language that limits spend- a measure that would increase ing on those funds to road Ohio’s speed limit to 70 mph. and bridge projects within 75 The higher limit on non- miles of the Turnpike. urban interstate highways The updated measure also passed a key committee vote calls for freezing toll rates for Tuesday. Raising the limit local E-ZPass users through would bring the transporta- 2023 on trips of 30 miles or tion-heavy state in line with less. It does not cap tolls for all but 16 other states that other motorists. limit non-truck drivers in rural The toll freeze on short- areas to 65 mph or less. range trips and the funding The legislation still guarantee for northern Ohio requires a full Senate vote and were part of the original a sign-off by the House. turnpike proposal laid out by The 65 mph limit for cars Kasich, but the administration Chamber celebrates business membership milestones and other light vehicles is had backed off both citing The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the anniversary milestones of members during the annual prevalent in New England concern that placing too many dinner on Saturday. Representatives of businesses observing milestones are, from left, Cindy Metzger and Janet and remains the rural rule restrictions on the spending Metzger, Delphos Kiwanis, 50 years; Marthanne Lehmann, Lehmann Furniture, 65 years; Cindy Bertling, U.S. in New York, New Jersey, of the money would dimin- Metalcraft, 50 years; Barb Coil, German Mutual, 150 years; and Gina Wiley, The Dancer by Gina, 20 years; and Illinois and a few other states, ish the value of the financial back, Scott Moenter, United Equity, 30 years; Doris Neumeier, The Union Bank Company, 120 years; Denny Elwer, according to data compiled deal. Attempts to add both German Mutual; Paul Sadler and Randy Hines, Delphos Eagles Aerie 471, 110 years; and Brad Rostorfer, Delphos by the Insurance Institute for provisions in the budget- City Schools, 145 years. Highway Safety. Hawaii’s writing Ohio House Finance highest posted limit is 60 mph. Committee were rejected. Other representatives Most states with higher State transportation offi- of businesses celebrating limits allow non-truck driv- cials have also said the fund- anniversaries with the ers to go 70 mph or 75 mph, ing guarantee for northern chamber include, front according to institute data. Ohio will make it difficult to from left, Amy Zalar and Utah allows drivers in certain spend all the proceeds north Niki DuVall, Community regions to go as fast as 80 of U.S. 30 and a mandate Health Professionals, 20 mph, and 85 mph is allowed could keep vital projects in years; Cheryl Stocke, in areas of Texas. other regions of the state from Flowers on Fifth, 5 The Ohio proposal, which getting funded. Northern Ohio years; and Becky Strayer, passed the committee 7-2, communities have countered Interfaith Thrift Shop, would set the maximum speed that they have paid a higher 35 years; and back, Rick limit for interstate freeway proportion of the tolls on the Miller, Kilpatrick-Miller outerbelts in urban areas at 65 Turnpike and are dependent Group Consultants, mph and on freeways in con- on the 241-mile toll road that 25 years; Andy Mox, gested areas at 55 mph. cuts runs across northern Ohio Recharge Enterprises, 25 The state Senate from Pennsylvania to Indiana. years; Pat Patton, Delphos Transportation Committee The bond deal was pitched Discount Drugs, 10 years; revised the legislation by Kasich as a way to address Andy North, Edward Monday also to include a new a looming $1.6 billion hole in Jones, 25 years; and guarantee that 90 percent of the state transportation bud- Gina Moody, Northwest proceeds from a $1.5 billion get. Physical Therapy. Ohio crash cautionary tale for families with teens Marion Township Trustees BY BETH J. HARPAZ died in Indiana last week, and four died calls from other parents asking, “Is my The Associated Press in a California crash last month. But one son at your house?” The Marion Township Planning Commission regard- aspect of the Ohio story may be espe- But while teenagers lying to parents is Trustees held their regu- ing a Public Hearing on April NEW YORK — There were lies told to cially compelling to parents involved in the nothing new, the deadly outcome in this lar scheduled meeting on 11. parents, a car with five seats carrying eight usual battles with teens about where they’re case is drawing attention. Monday at the Marion He read a letter from the teens, and an unlicensed driver. The car was going, who they’re with, and when they’re “Any time a tragedy like this occurs, Township Office with the Community Development speeding. No seat belts were used. coming home: Some of the kids misled while you don’t want to go overboard on the following members pres- Block Grant which the If parents of teenagers need a real-life their parents as to their whereabouts. sensationalism, it is a teachable moment. It ent: Howard Violet and Jerry Trustees decline. cautionary tale to sum up all their warnings The father of one of the dead said has to be,” said Flannery, who also runs Gilden. He had the necessary paper and fears, surely the crash of a stolen car in the teenagers were coming home from a Case Western’s Begun Center for Violence The purpose of the meet- work that needed signed to Warren, Ohio that killed six teenagers is it. sleepover at a friend’s house, but the mother Prevention Research and Education. ing was to pay bills and con- file the BMOV’s required by “You heard about that story?” Daniel of another boy killed said that her son and Emily Cappo, a mom in suburban duct ongoing business. The the Insurance Company. Flannery, an Ohio father of three teens, his best friend had lied about staying over at Westchester, N.Y., who writes a blog about minutes of the previous meet- Trustee Gilden made a asked his kids as news of the tragedy fil- each other’s homes that evening. She said raising three sons at OhBoyMom.com, ing were read and approved motion to allow the Fiscal as read. The Trustees then Officer to individually create tered out. “This could happen to you. It’s she thinks they went to a party. “If only he says she’s just starting to deal with teen reviewed the bills and gave and send files to the Union horrible. These kids are not coming home. had listened,” said Lisa Williamson, mother issues among her older boys’ peers. approval for 16 checks total- Bank for direct deposit of I don’t want you to be that person.” of 14-year-old Brandon Murray. “All these high school parties are going ing $7,878.32. employee’s payroll which was Mario Almonte of Queens, N.Y., said he “It’s an age-old thing for teens to tell on now,” she said. “And parents really don’t Fiscal Officer Kimmet gave seconded by Trustee Violet and his wife talked to their teenage son — their folks they’re going to do one thing know what’s going on. 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Kalida alumnus and Ohio University student Chad Goergens creates a small tornado for elementary students. (Submitted photos) Kalida alums return to teach weather to elementary students Information submitted KALIDA — Ohio University students studying meteo- rology and geography recently visited and taught Kalida Elementary students in grades K-5 about the principles of weather. Chad Goergens took charge of the program and composed a Ohio Governor John Kasich talks to members of the Vantage “Ed Gee” team (from left) Kurt Hoersten (Delphos power point presentation for the students, describing different Jefferson), Aaron Contreraz (Paulding) (back), Chazz Hahn (Paulding), Scott Pohlman (Delphos Jefferson), Jacob Blair kinds of weather and how meteorologists predict the weather. (Paulding), Dominic Ardner (Delphos Jefferson), and Michael Miracle (Parkway). Goergens was joined by fellow KHS graduate Alex Vorst and four other students from OU. Governor John Kasich Open House on Feb. 25. This pretty cool that the Governor Gov. Kasich spent about After the presentation, students broke out into smaller attended the 2013 Ohio project was selected as one stopped at our display too.” half hour at the showcase, groups and the college students did weather experiments for ACTE Student Showcase on of 30 projects to be on dis- “I watched these students talking to students and view- the younger students. The experiments allowed the kids to ask March 7 in the Statehouse play at the Ohio Statehouse. become a cohesive unit ing their displays. He also questions and participate in some of them, too. Atrium. He stopped at the Seven members of the throughout the Ed Gee proj- addressed the 150 students, Vantage display and spoke junior Industrial Mechanics ect. They had to work under a teachers and guests in atten- to several members of the Ed class and their teacher, timeline and they met often to dance. The purpose of the Gee project team. Also stop- Kevin Van Oss, worked on make sure they were on track. Showcase was to show leg- ping by were Representative the project with local artist These guys had to learn how islators and lawmakers the Tony Burkley and Lynn (and Vantage alum), Connie to compromise and also be projects and programs that Wachtmann and Senator Cliff Boley since early fall. Team open to ideas from other team students work on through Hite. leader, Dominic Ardner members,” said their teacher, career technical education Ed Gee is a metal sculp- from Delphos Jefferson said, Kevin Van Oss. and the value of CTE to ture the students designed “Working on the Ed Gee proj- Parkway junior Michael Ohio’s students and economy. and fabricated to represent ect taught me responsibility, Miracle summed it up best The timing of the Showcase all 16 career technical pro- teamwork, and leadership. when he said, “We are very was set to coincide with State grams Vantage has to offer We used everything that we thankful for the opportunity budget process as lawmakers high school students. His per- learn in Industrial Mechanics and the experience of taking review the governor’s pro- manent home will be in the to build Ed Gee — welding, Ed Gee on his first “road trip” posed budget, which includes large display case at the new electricity, milling, fabricat- to the Statehouse and having a new education funding for- student entrance. Ed Gee was ing and even CAD — with the Governor stop at our dis- mula that will impact career unveiled at the Vantage Grand the new Torchmate. It was play. It was awesome!” technical education.

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Our whole goal for a career-high 37 to pace all game was to contest every the Blue Jays to a 62-53 vic- shot and not give them open tory. looks; they hit some tough “It feels great to be a step shots in the fourth,” Elwer away. It’s not a 1-person continued. “Curtis is our team; everybody is contribut- leader; he’s been on varsity ing,” Geise said. “Others are for four years and has been setting screens for me to get in that situation; we want the me open and finding me with ball in his hands. As a team, good passes. It’s fun how we focus a lot of free throws. we’re doing this.” Again, these guys have put St. John’s coach Aaron in a lot of extra time shoot- Elwer concurred. ing them in practice and that “Coaches always talk gives them confidence during about great team chemistry games.” St. John’s head coach Aaron Elwer and junior Eric but this team has achieved Geise explained his Clark react to a Tiger timeout in the third. it. No one cares who gets “secret.” In the nightcap, New Drew Pipenger led all scorers the credit; it’s all about win- “I really don’t think about Madison — after trailing the with 24 to pace the Patriots. ning,” he explained. “I don’t it when I step to the line; entire second half and almost They tracked down 38 off think I’ve ever had a team if I did, I’d probably miss the entire second period — the glass, 15 offensive, as quite like this; it’s fun to see them. It’s just going up with rallied to tie the game on an Andrew Willcox added nine. how they prepare — they’ve confidence and trusting my inbounds layup by 6-6 senior They ended with 16 errors worked so hard starting last routine,” he added. “That’s Tyler Cook (13 markers, and 19 fouls. spring, through the summer, what’s great about this team, 14 boards) with 15.7 ticks Game 1 the fall and now — and take too; we trust each other left and the Eagles missed a JACKSON CENTER (53) the game plans we give them and believe in each other.” 3-ball and a last-second put- Nathan Hensley 0-0-1-1, Drew Sosby 0-1-0-3, Alex Meyer 7-3-5- and execute them well. It’s Another key stat was the back to force overtime. 28, Trey Elchert 4-3-0-17, Joey Frye a lot of fun.” The Blue Jays Jays outrebounding their foe Troy Christian bounced 0-0-0-0, Gavin Wildermuth 0-0-0- St. John’s senior Curtis Geise leaves one Tiger in the 0, Nathan Wahrer 0-0-0-0, Tupac (20-5) advance to take on 34-25 (9-6 offensive). Eric back by outscoring the Crumes 0-0-0-0, Levi Winner 1-0- Troy Christian (25-2; fin- dust and forces Jackson Center senior Eric Ryder to foul Ryder led the Tigers with 11, Patriots 9-4 in the extra four 0-2, Eric Ryder 1-0-0-2, Zorn 0-0-0- ished ranked 9th in the final Tuesday night in Division IV Regional semifinal action at while Geise added seven and minutes, taking the lead for 0, Travis Helmsteter 0-0-0-0. Totals Kettering Fairmont. Geise erupted for a career-high 37 13-7-6/15-53. AP poll), who knocked off senior Seth Bockey six. good on a basket from the ST. JOHN’S (62) in the Blue Jays’ 9-point triumph. (Delphos Herald/Tom Andy Grothouse 1-1-2-7, Ryan top-ranked and previously- “We’re not the biggest or key by 6-6 senior Christian Morris) Buescher 1-0-3-5, Eric Clark 3-0-4-10, unbeaten New Madison tallest team but it’s about a Salazar (10 boards, 8 points) Ryan Koester 0-1-0-3, Curtis Geise 9-2-13-37, Cole Fischbach 0-0-0-0, Tri-Village (26-1) 48-43 in ble-drive attack began to Geise going off for 12 more, concerted team effort,” Elwer at 2:42 and then hit 7-of-8 Evan Hays 0-0-0-0, Tyler Conley 0-0- overtime in the second game make headway against the their biggest lead of the night added. “We have all five guys free throws in the final 2:15 0-0, Seth Bockey 0-0-0-0. Totals 14-4- 22/25-62. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Friday JC man scheme, with Geise reached 43-27 on a drive by rebounding; it’s a great col- to seal the deal. Score by Quarters: with a trip to state on the getting untracked with nine junior Eric Clark (10 coun- lective effort on both ends Troy Christian used a Jackson Ctr. 14 4 12 23 - 53 St. John’s 11 15 16 20 - 62 line. Perhaps the Tigers (22- points. His 3-ball from the ters) at 2:17. Trey Elchert and on the glass — guys may deliberate offense based on Three-point goals: Jackson Center 5) showed their experience eight wing at 4:23 gave the (17 counters, 3 bombs) hit a not score but they are doing a lot of drive-and-kick prin- 7-21, St. John’s 4-15. at being at the regional level Jays the lead for good at long ball just left of the key the things you need to win ciples to shoot 14-of-47 from —— last winter in the early going, 18-16 and he scored the last at 1:43 to make the score — and the results are very the floor, 6-of-25 long range, Game 2 TROY CHRISTIAN (48) with senior Alex Meyer scor- four markers of the half, 43-30, Jays, to commence the satisfying. We have one more for 29.8 percent and 14-of- Matthew Coots 0-0-0-0, Holden ing 10 of his team-high 28 including a transition layin fourth. game to win to get to state 17 singles (82.4%). Grant Varvel 1-0-2-4, Aaron Horn 0-0-0-0, Spencer Thomas 3-1-1-10, Logan (3 bombs) in the first period. with 1:01 to go, for a 26-18 The Tigers began to let fly and it doesn’t matter who it Zawadzki led the way with George 0-0-0-0, Nathan Kirkpatrick His two free throws with 1.5 halftime bulge. even more in the finale in an is; they’re both going to be 20 markers (10-of-12 free 0-2-0-6, Christian Salazar 2-1-1-8, Grant Zawadzki 2-2-10-20. Totals 8-6- seconds to go gave the Tigers There were no turnovers effort to try and get back in tough.” trows) and four assists, while 14/17-48. a 14-11 edge. by either team the first half. the game, tossing up 19 shots Jackson Center ended up Spencer Thomas added 10. NEW MADISON TRI-VILLAGE (43) Whatever nerves the Jays The Jays ended up with three (making 8, including 4-of-9 shooting 20-of-48 from the They grabbed 28 rebounds Matthew Werner 0-0-2-2, Shade may have been feeling were for the game, the Tigers two. 3-balls). They also had to field, 7-of-21 downtown, (7 offensive) and added nine Brubaker 0-1-0-3, Kaleb Chowning 0-0-0-0, Kyle Pipenger 6-2-6-24, gone in the second stanza. Geise was only getting be more aggressive defen- for 41.7 percent and 6-of-15 miscues and 17 fouls. Colton Linkous 0-0-0-0, Andrew Their man-to-man defense started as the Jays realized sively and had to foul. Big singles (40%). They added New Madison Tri-Village Willcox 0-0-1-1, Tyler Cook 6-0-1-13. Totals 12-3-10/21-43. kept the guard-oriented who their hot hand was and mistake. The Jays, who are 20 fouls. canned 15-of-44 fielders, Score by Quarters: Tigers on the perimeter and went to him more in the third. shooting over 77 percent for The Jays netted 18-of-43 3-of-16 beyond the arc, for Troy Christian 6 15 10 8 (9) - 48 NM Tri-Village 9 7 8 15 (4) - 43 not getting many open looks. With their defense continuing the season, shot even better (4-of-15 long range) for 41.9 34.1 percent and 10-of-21 Three-point goals: Troy Christian On the other end, their drib- to hound the Tigers and with this game: 22-of-25 (88%). percent and added 12 fouls. freebies (47.6%). Senior 6-25, New Madison Tri-Village 3-16. US beats Puerto Rico 7-1 in WBC SPORTS BRIEFS By STEVEN WINE unbeaten in the WBC by your tunnel vision, that’s the Mauer’s two-out RBI dou- The Associated Press getting a six-year, $59 million The Associated Press rallying past Italy 5-4 on best you can do.” ble scored Braun in the open- NOME, Alaska — A 53-year- contract extension. Philadelphia old former champion won the released Asomugha, who two Tuesday. Gonzalez lowered the ing inning. The Americans Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race years ago got a 5-year, $60 MIAMI — Gio Gonzalez “It’s a marquee matchup,” ERA of the U.S. rotation to added a run in the third on to become the oldest winner of million contract with $24 mil- gave Team USA its best start U.S. manager Joe Torre said. 4.00. singles by Brandon Phillips Alaska’s grueling test of endur- lion guaranteed when he left yet and David Wright pro- “They haven’t lost. They’ve “Gio set the tone early, and Braun and Wright’s ance. Oakland as a free agent. vided a big finish. got some guys having some coming out and absolute- groundout. Mitch Seavey and 10 dogs Asomugha was a flop in Philly, Gonzalez pitched five fun. They have a lot of confi- ly getting us in the dugout Adam Jones had a two-run crossed the Nome finish line to often victimized in single cov- scoreless innings and the dence. But I feel good about quick,” Wright said. “We single in the seventh. cheering crowds at 10:39 p.m. erage. Earlier, Tony Gonzalez Alaska time Tuesday night. changed his mind about retire- Americans beat Puerto Rico my team.” didn’t have to play too long Marlins right fielder “This is for all of the gentle- ment and decided to return to 7-1 in the World Baseball Puerto Rico plays Italy on defense, and we kept put- Giancarlo Stanton earned a men of a certain age,” he said the Falcons. The NFL’s career Classic on Tuesday night. in an elimination game ting runners on base. It was big cheer from the Miami after crossing the finish line. leader among tight ends with Wright drove in five runs, Wednesday. building that momentum, and crowd when he made a run- Seavey’s victory in the 1,000- 1,242 receptions and 103 touch- the last three with a bases- “If you go inside our club- Gio started it.” ning catch at the warning track mile race came after a dueling downs said he was 95 percent loaded double in the eighth. house, everybody is up,” Gonzalez said he worked to rob Martin Maldonado of a sprint against Aliy Zirkle, last certain he would retire after year’s runner-up, along the fro- 2012, but the other 5 percent That prompted chants of manager Edwin Rodriguez well with catcher Joe Mauer two-out, two-RBI hit in the zen, wind-whipped Bering Sea won out. “U-S-A! U-S-A!” from the said. “We lost today. Turn and shook him off only once. fourth inning. Stanton also coast toward Nome. The pair AUSTIN, Texas — Robert crowd of 32,872. the page. We concentrate on “He was tough,” Mauer ended an 0-for-7 slump when jostled for the lead, with Zirkle Griffin III said his surgically “Obviously the adrenalin Wednesday.” said. “Early on he was trying he singled twice and walked. never more than a few miles repaired right knee is improving gets pumping for this tour- Gonzalez, who grew up to find his curveball. After the “It’s one of those things behind. Also trailing by a dozen and he will “be ready” to play. nament,” Wright said. “You in nearby Hialeah, struck out third inning he pretty much where you don’t realize it or so miles was four-time cham- It’s just a matter of when. wear that uniform, you want five for the hometown team had everything going.” has only been two games,” pion Jeff King. The Washington Redskins to go out there and represent and departed with a 3-0 lead. Five U.S. relievers com- Stanton said. “You can say I Seavey, who first won the quarterback was at the Texas Iditarod in 2004, is the father Capitol and he told The your country. Hitting in this He said U.S. pitching coach bined to allow one run over was pressing a little bit, but of last year’s champion, Dallas Associated Press he’ll be ready lineup is ridiculous. You have Greg Maddux helped him the final four innings. Wright it was seven at-bats and I had Seavey, who at age 25 became to return play when it’s time. some of the best hitters in the keep from getting distract- had an RBI groundout in the good at-bats and put good the youngest Iditarod winner “It’s doing good,” he added game, and it creates some ed by the importance of the third and a run-scoring single swings on the ball before. So ever, beating Zirkle to the finish of his knee during a brief inter- matchup problems.” game and the big crowd. in the fifth. He’s 7 for 16 it wasn’t a big deal. But it’s line by one hour. view in a Capitol hallway. The United States fell “He said to think about (.438) with 10 RBIs in four nice to get them for sure.” ——— Griffin won the 2011 Heisman behind in all three games in fishing or something and take games. Braun and Mauer each PRO FOOTBALL Trophy at Baylor before the The NFL’s free agent fren- Redskins made him the No. 2 the opening round, but led your mind off it,” Gonzalez “It makes my job a lot eas- reached base four times. zy began Tuesday, with Mike overall pick, and he led the team from the first inning against said. “Tune it out and think of ier when I’m hitting behind Puerto Rico starter Mario Wallace, Paul Kruger and to the NFC East title last sea- Puerto Rico. The Americans something real simple. When Ryan Braun and Joe Mauer,” Santiago allowed three runs in Dannell Ellerbe among the big son and its first playoff appear- will play Thursday night you get some of the greats of Wright said. “It seems like 4 1/3 innings. Angel Pagan’s names to switch teams for big ance in five years. Coach Mike against the Dominican baseball to help you out with every at-bat there were run- drove in Puerto Rico’s run in paychecks. Several other stars, Shanahan added Monday that Republic, which remained your composure and keep ners in scoring position.” the eighth. including Nnamdi Asomugha, Griffin’s muscles are stronger Ryan Fitzpatrick and Antoine than expected at this stage fol- Winfield, are looking for jobs lowing January surgery to repair after they were cut in cost-sav- two knee ligaments. ing moves on a busy opening NEW YORK — The NFL is TRANSACTIONS day of free agency. investigating the hacking of a The Associated Press Luis De La Cruz, C Braeden Stanley to their minor-league F Juwan Howard to a second The Baltimore Ravens are phone conversation between BASEBALL Schlehuber, C Jose Yepez and camp. 10-day contract. paying the price for winning a general managers Buddy Nix American League INF Joe Leonard to their minor- American Association N EW OR L EAN S Super Bowl. The NFL champi- of the Buffalo Bills and Mark BOSTON RED SOX— league camp. KANSAS CITY T-BONES— HORNETS—Signed F Lou ons lost two key components Dominik of the Tampa Bay Optioned OF Alex Hassan and CINCINNATI REDS— Signed INF Jairo Perez. Amundson for the remainder of of their defense in Kruger and RHP Steven Wright to Pawtucket Optioned LHP Tony Cingrani and LINCOLN SALTDOGS— the season. Released F/C Henry Buccaneers. Ellerbe. On Monday, they traded The call was taped by (IL). Reassigned RHP Pedro RHP Daniel Corcino to Louisville Signed RHP Stayton Thomas. Sims. star receiver Anquan Boldin, a Beato, 1B/OF Mark Hamilton, OF (IL). Optioned RHPs Kyle Lotzkar SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS— Women’s National Basketball the hackers, then posted on key to their title run, to San Deadspin.com. NFL spokes- Jeremy Hazelbaker and OF Juan and Josh Ravin to Double-A (SL). Released RHP Andrew Snowdon. Association Francisco — the team the Carlos Linares to their minor- Optioned RHP Carlos Contreras S I O U X FA L L S NEW YORK LIBERTY— man Brian McCarthy says league camp. and OF Yorman Rodriguez to PHEASANTS—Signed OF Agreed to terms with F Cheryl Ravens beat 34-31 to win the Tuesday the league’s security KANSAS CITY ROYALS— Bakersfield (Calif.). Optioned Chandler Laurent. Ford. championship. and legal teams are looking into Optioned LHP Chris Dwyer and LHP Ismael Guillon to Dayton WINNIPEG GOLDEYES— FOOTBALL Kruger went north to division Deadspin’s report. The Bills say LHP Justin Marks to Omaha (MW). Reassigned RHP Nick Signed RHP Chris Kissock. National Football League rival Cleveland for a five-year, they have contacted the league (PCL) and LHP John Lamb to Christiani, RHP Chad Rogers, Atlantic League ARIZONA CARDINALS— $40 million deal, while Ellerbe and are also reviewing it with Northwest Arkansas (TL). C Nevin Ashley, INF Kristopher SUGAR LAND SKEETERS— Agreed to terms with S Rashad headed south to Miami for $35 their legal counsel. SEATTLE MARINERS— Negron and OF Ryan LaMarre to Signed OF Dustin Martin, OF Johnson on a 3-year contract. million over five years. Wallace, \ Optioned LHP Anthony their minor-league camp. Steve Moss, OF Fernando Perez ATLANTA FALCONS— a star receiver for Pittsburgh, ——— Fernandez to Jackson (SL). LOS ANGELES DODGERS— and RHP Matt Wright. Agreed to terms with LT Sam joined Ellerbe in choosing the BASEBALL National League Reassigned INF Brian Barden, BASKETBALL Baker on a 6-year contract. Dolphins. KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — ATLANTA BRAVES— INF Omar Luna and OF Jeremy National Basketball BALTIMORE RAVENS— San Francisco also con- Manny Ramirez said he is “start- Optioned RHP Cory Rasmus to Moore to their minor-league Association Signed LS Morgan Cox and WR/ firmed the trade of backup ing a new beginning” after sign- Gwinnett (IL) and RHPs Juan camp. GOLDEN STATE KR David Reed to 2-year con- quarterback Alex Smith to ing a short-term contract to play Jaime and Aaron Northcraft to ST. LOUIS CARDINALS— WARRIORS—Assigned G tracts. Kansas City, a deal that was with the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan’s Mississippi (SL). Reassigned Optioned LHP Kevin Siegrist to Kent Bazemore and F Malcolm BUFFALO BILLS—Released known for weeks. Fitzpatrick, professional baseball league. LHP Ryan Buchter, LHP Yohan Memphis (PCL). Reassigned Thomas to Santa Cruz (NBADL). the Bills’ starting quarterback, Flande, RHP Gus Schlosser, C LHP Barret Browning and C Cody MIAMI HEAT—Signed See BRIEFS, page 7 was released 1 1/2 years after See BRIEFS, page 7 www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Herald — 7

NBA GLANCE The Associated Press W L Pct GB EASTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Clippers 45 20 .692 — Atlantic Division Golden State 36 29 .554 9 W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 34 31 .523 11 Heat streak now 19, New York 38 23 .623 — Phoenix 22 42 .344 22 1/2 Brooklyn 38 27 .585 2 Sacramento 22 43 .338 23 Boston 34 29 .540 5 Toronto 25 39 .391 14 1/2 x-clinched playoff spot Philadelphia 24 39 .381 15 ——— Southeast Division Monday’s Results W L Pct GB Philadelphia 106, Brooklyn 97 x-Miami 48 14 .774 — San Antonio 105, Oklahoma City 93 top Hawks 98-81 Atlanta 34 29 .540 14 1/2 Utah 103, Detroit 90 The majority of them came as Washington 20 42 .323 28 Denver 108, Phoenix 93 By TIM REYNOLDS on. We’re playing great bas- rebounds for the Heat. The the Magic tried to employ an inten- Orlando 18 47 .277 31 1/2 Golden State 92, New York 63 The Associated Press ketball. We’re winning in dif- crowd was 20,350, a record at tional foul strategy. It backfired, though, Charlotte 14 50 .219 35 Tuesday’s Results MIAMI — Only a few ferent phases of the game, AmericanAirlines Arena. as the All-Star center hit on 16-of-20 Central Division Cleveland 95, Washington 90 attempts in the second half. The victory W L Pct GB Charlotte 100, Boston 74 minutes after the Miami we’re playing different styles, Miami now leads San was the Lakers’ fourth straight. Indiana 39 24 .619 — L.A. Lakers 106, Orlando 97 Heat’s winning streak reached we’ve won every game, on Antonio by 1 1/2 games in MAVERICKS 115, BUCKS 108 Chicago 35 28 .556 4 Brooklyn 108, New Orleans 98 MILWAUKEE — Vince Carter hit Milwaukee 32 30 .516 6 1/2 Miami 98, Atlanta 81 19 games, Erik Spoelstra laid the road, at home, double- the race for the NBA’s best three key 3-pointers in the fourth quar- Detroit 23 43 .348 17 1/2 Minnesota 107, San Antonio 83 down the next challenge. overtime games, end-of-reg- record and is atop the Eastern ter and scored 23 points off the bench Cleveland 22 42 .344 17 1/2 Dallas 115, Milwaukee 108 as Dallas won its fourth straight. WESTERN CONFERENCE Memphis 102, Portland 97 And it wasn’t to win a 20th ulation games, whatever the Conference by 9 1/2 games Dirk Nowitzki added 19 points Southwest Division Today’s Games straight game. case may be.” over Indiana and New York, while O.J. Mayo had 14. Mavericks W L Pct GB Miami at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Instead, it was to Chris Bosh and who were both idle Tuesday. rookie and former Marquette star Jae San Antonio 49 16 .754 — Minnesota at Indiana, 7 p.m. Crowder, last year’s Big East player of Memphis 43 19 .694 4 1/2 Milwaukee at Washington, 7 p.m. simply win today. Mario Chalmers added The Heat (48-14) have 20 the year, was one off his career high Houston 34 30 .531 14 1/2 Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Dwyane Wade scored 14 apiece for the Heat, games left, while the Pacers with 14 points. Monta Ellis scored 32 Dallas 30 33 .476 18 L.A. Lakers at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. points for the Bucks, giving him 20 or New Orleans 22 43 .338 27 Phoenix at Houston, 8 p.m. 23 points and on a night who matched the fifth- have 19 and the Knicks 21. more in all six of Milwaukee’s games Northwest Division Utah at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. when the stat sheet longest streak in NBA It was the first game in this month. Mike Dunleavy added W L Pct GB Chicago at Sacramento, 10 p.m. 18 points while J.J. Redick had 17. Oklahoma City 47 17 .734 — Detroit at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. would suggest a strug- history. which the Heat went without Larry Sanders had 13 points and 12 Denver 43 22 .662 4 1/2 Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. gle, the Heat rolled once Only three teams trailing since Feb. 14, when rebounds. The Mavericks, who are Utah 33 31 .516 14 New York at Denver, 10:30 p.m. again, extending their have won at least 20 they won at Oklahoma City three games out of the eighth spot in Portland 29 34 .460 17 1/2 Thursday’s Games the Western Conference playoff race, Minnesota 22 39 .361 23 1/2 Dallas at San Antonio, 8 p.m. winning streak and lead- consecutive games in in a surprisingly one-sided matched their longest winning streak of Pacific Division New York at Portland, 10:30 p.m. ing wire-to-wire in beat- the same season: the NBA Finals rematch. They’ve the season and have won 5-of-6. GRIZZLIES 102, TRAIL BLAZERS 97 ing the Atlanta Hawks 1971-72 Los Angeles needed buzzer-beaters and PORTLAND, Ore. — Zach 98-81 on Tuesday. Lakers (33), the 2007-08 double-overtimes and big ral- Randolph returned from an ankle injury Next up: The Heat Houston Rockets (22) lies to win several times since, with 19 points and 10 rebounds and NHL GLANCE Memphis won its fifth straight game. are in Philadelphia today. and the 1970-71 Milwaukee often against opponents who Marc Gasol had 20 points for the The Associated Press GP W L OT Pts GF GA “It’s a privilege for us to Bucks (20). The Washington won’t be headed to the play- Grizzlies, who have won 13 of their EASTERN CONFERENCE Anaheim 25 19 3 3 41 87 63 last 14 games and sit in fourth place in Atlantic Division Los Angeles 25 14 9 2 30 73 65 get in our cars and hop on a Capitols also won 20 straight, offs, teams like Orlando and the Western Conference. Mike Conley GP W L OT Pts GF GA Phoenix 26 13 10 3 29 77 74 plane and get into Philly at spanning the end of the 1947- Cleveland and Sacramento. added 14 points and a career-high Pittsburgh 27 19 8 0 38 100 78 San Jose 25 11 8 6 28 58 61 15 assists and Memphis matched its New Jersey 26 12 9 5 29 65 75 Dallas 25 12 11 2 26 67 71 4 a.m. after this win and do 48 season and the start of the The Hawks are headed to season-high with 31 assists overall. N.Y. Rangers 25 13 10 2 28 64 61 this again tomorrow night,” 1948-49 campaign. the postseason — barring a LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and N.Y. Islanders 26 11 12 3 25 77 88 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point 10 rebounds for the Blazers, whose Philadelphia 27 12 14 1 25 75 82 for overtime loss. Spoelstra said. “That’s the “Ten is enough for me,” most improbable collapse, playoff hopes are slipping away. Northeast Division Monday’s Results way we’re going to approach Bosh said. “Twenty’s cool. I’d anyway — but this one was Rookie Damian Lillard had 27 points. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 3, Ottawa 2, SO it. No excuses.” take it.” never in doubt. NETS 108, HORNETS 98 Montreal 26 17 5 4 38 84 66 Los Angeles 3, Calgary 1 NEW YORK — Brook Lopez scored Boston 24 17 4 3 37 72 53 Tuesday’s Results For about six weeks now, Josh Smith scored 15 for Seven Miami players 26 points and had a big dunk over twin Ottawa 26 13 8 5 31 61 54 Vancouver 2, Columbus 1, SO no excuses have been needed the Hawks, who got 12 apiece logged more than 3 1/2 min- brother Robin, Deron Williams added Toronto 27 15 11 1 31 81 75 Buffalo 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 21 points and 13 assists,and Brooklyn Buffalo 27 10 14 3 23 70 84 Carolina 4, Washington 0 — not even on nights where from Al Horford and Jeff utes of time in the first quarter, beat New Orleans. Southeast Division Pittsburgh 3, Boston 2 things went far from perfectly Teague. all seven of them scored, and Brooklyn squandered a 10-point GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 3, Florida 2 lead in the third quarter before pulling Carolina 25 15 9 1 31 79 69 Winnipeg 5, Toronto 2 for the reigning NBA cham- “Miami is playing very the snowball started rolling. off some timely baskets in the fourth Winnipeg 26 13 11 2 28 68 76 St. Louis 4, San Jose 2 pions. well right now. You have to James was falling down near to hang on for the win, bouncing back Tampa Bay 26 11 14 1 23 88 81 Anaheim 2, Minnesota 1 The Heat shot only 43 give credit where credit is the 3-point line on one pos- from a poor performance in a loss Washington 25 10 14 1 21 69 76 Nashville 4, Dallas 0 Monday at Philadelphia. Florida 27 7 14 6 20 66 101 Edmonton 4, Colorado 0 percent and LeBron James due,” Hawks coach Larry session, yet still had the sense Eric Gordon led New Orleans Phoenix 5, Los Angeles 2 was just 3-for-11 from the Drew said. “Coach (Erik) to just tap the ball to Wade with 24 points. Robin Lopez had 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE Today’s Games points for the Hornets, who played Central Division Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m. field, with the field-goal total Spoelstra and his staff over for a layup that gave Miami without leading scorer Ryan Anderson GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. matching his lowest from any there are doing a great job. an early 17-8 lead. And later, because of the flu. Chicago 26 21 2 3 45 85 58 Detroit at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. TIMBERWOLVES 107, SPURS 83 St. Louis 26 14 10 2 30 80 79 Thursday’s Games regular-season game in more Their team is really moving after Haslem missed inside, MINNEAPOLIS — Ricky Rubio Detroit 26 12 9 5 29 68 66 Florida at Boston, 7 p.m. than three years. the basketball, they are play- he got the rebound and fed had his first career triple-double with Nashville 26 11 9 6 28 58 61 Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m. And they won by 17. ing together, they are playing Allen for a step-back corner 21 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, Columbus 27 10 12 5 25 62 74 Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m. leading Minnesota over San Antonio. Northwest Division Chicago at Columbus, 7 p.m. “Let’s be honest, guys,” at a very high level right now, 3-pointer that swished. Rubio made 9-of-17 shots and grabbed GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. said James, who scored 15 and they’re really good right Yes, it’s going that well for his 10th board with 9:14 to play in the Vancouver 25 12 7 6 30 68 68 N.Y. Rangers at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. game, giving his home fans something Minnesota 25 13 10 2 28 59 61 Phoenix at St. Louis, 8 p.m. points. “We’re not sitting now. We just got beat by a Miami right now. to cheer about in a long, frustrating Edmonton 26 10 11 5 25 64 76 Colorado at Minnesota, 8 p.m. here and saying this is not really good basketball team.” The Hawks closed to 41-40 season. Alexey Shved broke out of a Colorado 25 10 11 4 24 62 73 Anaheim at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. big slump to score 16 points and J.J. Calgary 24 9 11 4 22 64 82 Nashville at Vancouver, 10 p.m. something special. This is an Ray Allen scored 12 and midway through the second Barea added 17 points for the Wolves, Pacific Division Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. unbelievable streak that we’re Udonis Haslem grabbed 11 quarter, the third — and last who hit 12 3-pointers. — time they were within a Stephen Jackson had 14 points and Danny Green 10 for the Spurs, point. Miami needed just over who left Tim Duncan and Kawhi two minutes to score the next Leonard at home to rest after they NHL CAPSULES 10 points, the run both starting throttled Oklahoma City Monday night. The Associated Press powered offense in check until the Stamkos scored the winning DENVER — Devan Dubnyk BOBCATS 100, CELTICS 74 final minutes of a matchup between power-play goal from the right of the stopped 36 shots for his first shutout and ending with 3-pointers CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gerald BUFFALO, N.Y. — two of the Eastern Conference’s best net 5:30 into the third. Tampa Bay in nearly a year and Shawn Horcoff from Chalmers, and the mar- Henderson had a career-high 35 points Marcus Foligno scored twice teams. won for just the second time in nine scored a goal in his second straight and Charlotte snapped a 10-game los- HURRICANES 4, CAPITALS 0 games but beat the Panthers for the game since returning from a bro- gin was 51-40. ing streak by beating Boston. and backup goalie Jhonas WASHINGTON — Riley Nash seventh straight time — three this ken knuckle, helping Edmonton beat As if the Heat needed any Henderson was 11-of-19 from the Enroth made 18 of his 32 field and hit all 12 of his foul shots. scored twice, Joe Corvo put one in season. The reeling Panthers have Colorado. more help late in the first half, Ben Gordon scored 17 points and saves in the third period of off the goaltender’s mask and Justin lost seven out of eight and 14-of-17. Sam Gagner, Magnus Paajarvi the often-enigmatic Smith new starting forward Josh McRoberts the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-1 win Peters got his second career shutout BLUES 4, SHARKS 2 and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also had his first double-double for Charlotte as surging Carolina beat slumping ST. LOUIS — Rookie Jake Allen scored for the Oilers. gave them a little boost. with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The over the New York Rangers Washington in the first game of a key made 39 saves, Chris Stewart led a Dubnyk was in top form even For no apparent reason, Bobcats (14-50) doubled last season’s on Tuesday night. home-and-home set. balanced attack with two goals and after leaving early Sunday at win total and posted their largest mar- Patrick Dwyer added an empty- the St. Louis beat San Jose for the Chicago with a neck injury follow- Smith fouled Bosh with 0.1 gin of victory this season. Enroth, who started net goal and Peters made 26 saves second time in three nights. ing a collision with a teammate. He seconds left until intermission The Celtics, playing without Paul because Ryan Miller was side- for the Hurricanes, who have won Brent Burns scored his first in his showed no lingering effects, stopping — doing so about 80 feet Pierce, looked like a team that has lined because of a sinus six out of seven and have a season debut at forward and Dan everything thrown his way for his fifth played nine of its last 11 games on the 10-point lead over the host Boyle had a late power-play goal for NHL shutout. Colorado nearly scored from the Heat basket. Miami road. Jeff Green and Jordan Crawford infection, earned his Capitals. the Sharks, who have lost four in a on Dubnyk early in the third period was in the bonus, so Bosh each had 14 points for Boston. first victory since a 5-1 Washington lost its third row and have dropped 10-of-12 to but Jan Hejda’s goal was disallowed took two free throws, made CAVALIERS 95, WIZARDS 90 win over Washington on straight — all by at least a the Blues, including the first round of when Gabriel Landeskog was called CLEVELAND — Dion Waiters 3-goal margin. the playoffs last season. The Blues for goaltender interference. both and the Heat went into scored 20 points, Alonzo Gee added Nov. 26, 2011. He was Peters, who is sharing overcame a two-goal deficit in a This was Colorado’s first loss at the break with a 57-44 lead. 17 and Cleveland held off a late run to 0-9-3 in 16 appearances duties with Dan Ellis while 4-3 overtime victory Saturday night home since Feb. 11. beat Washington. Cam Ward is out with a knee in San Jose and clinched this one NOTES: The Hawks lost Teague Cleveland played its first game since then. The Oilers solved Semyon since Kyrie Irving sprained his left injury, was on the top of his game. He on Stewart’s empty-netter with 1:16 Varlamov, who has been hard to beat with 3:08 left in the third quarter after Foligno’s first goal made he turned his left ankle. shoulder Sunday against Toronto. The made a reflex pad save on Marcus to go. at home, where he is 8-3-1. Only All-Star point guard, who watched the Johansson in the second period and Allen has won six of his first Jimmy Howard of Detroit and Henrik LAKERS 106, MAGIC 97 it 1-1 at 5:35 of the second ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard game from the bench with his left arm later stymied Troy Brouwer on a seven career NHL starts, also best- Lundqvist of the New York Rangers in a sling, could miss the next month period. His second gave the short-handed breakaway. ing the Sharks in San Jose. have more home wins this season scored a season-high 39 points, had Sabres a 3-1 lead with 8:12 16 rebounds and was sent to the — and maybe the rest of this season. CANUCKS 2, BLUE JACKETS DUCKS 2, WILD 1 with nine each. free-throw line 39 times by his former The Cavaliers are 5-10 without him left in the game. 1, SO ST. PAUL, Minn. — Luca Sbisa COYOTES 5, KINGS 2 team as the Los Angeles Lakers beat this season. Thomas Vanek also scored COLUMBUS — Mason Raymond scored the winning goal with 3:04 left GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mikkel the Orlando Magic 106-97 on Tuesday Cleveland led 90-78 with 4:29 scored the only goal in the shootout in the third period, Jonas Hiller made Boedker scored twice and Phoenix night. The victory came in Howard’s remaining but the Wizards cut the mar- for Buffalo (10-14-3). and seldom-used Roberto Luongo 30 saves and Anaheim rallied to beat took a four-goal lead en route to its first return to Orlando since his drama- gin to 91-88 with 45 seconds remain- Derek Stepan scored a stopped 26 shots through overtime Minnesota. second victory in a row and fourth in filled offseason trade to the Lakers. He ing. Waiters, who scored 12 points in to lead Vancouver past Columbus. Patrick Maroon also scored six games. endured a chorus of boos throughout the fourth quarter, hit four free throws short-handed goal for the Luongo, playing in his second for the Ducks, who have won four Shane Doan and Raffi Torres and tied his own NBA record for free- in the final 13.1 seconds to secure Rangers (13-10-2), who game in 16 days, stopped all three straight and have earned a point in had a goal and assist apiece for the throw attempts. the win. lost for just the second time Blue Jackets in the shootout. eight consecutive games. Coyotes, who led 4-0 before Mike Jason Garrison had the lone goal Devin Setoguchi scored for the Richards and Dustin Brown scored in seven games. Henrik before overtime for the Canucks, Wild. power-play goals for the Kings. Lundqvist made 19 saves. who had lost four straight (0-2-2). Minnesota couldn’t put the Ducks Phoenix’s Rob Klinkhammer Mark Letestu scored Columbus’ away. sealed it with his second career BOWLING PENGUINS 3, BRUINS 2 only regulation goal but the Blue The Wild got three power plays NHL goal in two games since he PITTSBURGH — Brandon Jackets matched a franchise record in the first period and cashed in on was recalled from Portland of the Tuesday Merchant Jones 228, Tony Hire 222-248, Shawn Sutter scored twice in the final seven by earning a point in an eighth con- the third when Setoguchi scored to American Hockey League. March 5, 2013 Stabler 217-234, Jeff Kreischer 276- minutes to cap a furious rally as secutive game (5-0-3). Their 5-game make it 1-0. Mike Smith, in his 250th NHL Delphos Sporting Goods 20-4 278-266, Butch Prine Jr. 280-258-225, Pittsburgh slipped past Boston. winning streak ended, one short of PREDATORS 4, STARS 0 game, had 31 saves for Phoenix. Caballero’s Tavern 20-4 Clint Harting 224-211, Matt Hamilton Chris Kunitz started Pittsburgh’s tying the franchise mark. DALLAS — Pekka Rinne made Jonathan Quick had 24 for the Kings, R C Connections 16-8 268, Matt Hoffman 206-233-225, Lee third-period surge with his 18th LIGHTNING 3, PANTHERS 2 32 saves for his NHL-leading fifth who played for the second night in Lear’s Martial Arts 14-10 Schimmoller 215, Shane Schimmoller goal of the season and Sutter beat SUNRISE, Fla. — Steven shutout of the season and Shea a row. Topp Chalet 12-12 210-268. Unverferth Mfg. 12-12 Boston’s Anton Khudobin twice in Stamkos snapped a third-period tie Weber and Gabriel Bourque scored JETS 5, MAPLE LEAFS 2 Men over 550 less than four minutes, including the Kerns Ford 12-12 Mike Eversole 576, Sean Hulihan with his NHL-leading 20th goal and power-play goals to lift Nashville over WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Blake Ace Hardware 8-16 597, Dave Jessee 674, Terry Trentman game-winner with 2:03 remaining. Tampa Bay held on to beat Florida Dallas. Wheeler scored twice and Ondrej Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 14 Adams Automotive 6-18 662, Lenny Hubert 677, Don Rice 631, despite recording a season-low 13 Despite leading scorer Colin Pavelec made 24 saves to lead Men over 200 Dale Metzger 644, Shawn Allemeier shots for the Penguins, who broke shots. Wilson and top-six forward Patric Winnipeg over Toronto. loose late against the NHL’s best Don Honigford 208, Brock Parsons 663, Brian Gossard 684, Duane Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Hornqvist being out because of upper Nik Antropov, Kyle Wellwood 258, Ryan Winget 203, Matt Metcalfe Kohorst 614, Bob White 553, Mike defensive team and won their sixth Louis also scored for the Lightning body injuries, the Predators snapped and Evander Kane also scored for 219-226, Scott Scalf 201-222, Ted Rice 583, Dale Riepenhoff 608, Kyle straight. and Anders Lindback made 37 a 6-game road-losing streak (0-5-1). the Jets. Dustin Byfuglien had three Kill 201-202, Dan Stemen 206-246, Profit 659, Ben Jones 590, Frank MIller NHL scoring leader Sidney saves. St. Louis added had two Nick Spaling and Rich Clune assists and Antropov added two. Dave Stemen 204-214, Bruce Haggard 713, Joe Geise 663, Charlie Lozano Crosby had an 8-game point streak assists for the Lightning, whose also scored for the Predators;David Phil Kessel scored both goals 217, Mark Biedenharn 201-205, Dan 552, John Allen 591, John Jones 594, snapped. previous low for shots this season Legwand and Craig Smith both had for Toronto. Wilhelm 214-235-256, Jason Mahlie Tony Hire 661, Shawn Stabler 613, Zdeno Chara and Tyler Seguin was 19. Kris Versteeg and Tomas two assists. Kari Lehtonen made 17 The Jets moved into a tie 203-269, Zach Sargent 239-229-206, Jeff Kreischer 820, Butch Prine Jr. 763, scored first-period goals for the Kopecky had goals for the Panthers. saves for the Stars. Dallas was shut for eighth place in the Eastern Shawn Allemeier 221-216, Don Rice Clint Harting 635, Matt Hamilton 615, Bruins. Khudobin made 31 saves Jacob Markstrom stopped 10 shots out for the third time this season. Conference with the New York 258-259-258, Kyle Early 211-215-213, Matt Hoffman 664, Lee Schimmoller and the Bruins kept Pittsburgh’s high- in the loss. OILERS 4, AVALANCHE 0 Rangers. Both teams have 28 points. Josh DeVelvis 214, Rod Klinger 206, 574, Shane Schimmoller 644. Pat Mathis 244-233-238, John Allen 238-279, Jeff Lawrence 211, Jason Thursday National Wagoner 215-208-206, Joe Geise March 7, 2013 Briefs 227-289, Denny Dyke 212-235, John K-M Tire 22-2 Adams 204, Larry Etzkorn 214-214, Westrich 20-4 (Continued from Page 7) baseball players, including should have been charged. “I feel lucky just to come out Shane Lear 214, Bruce VanMetre 215- First Federal 20-4 The Rhinos said the 40-year- Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, The case being heard today of it with a shoulder injury, falling 226, Tony Rahrig 206, Jay Brown 215, V F W 14-18-6 Jason Teman 214-268-223, Dan Grice C B 97 16-8 old will earn $25,000 a month bought human growth hormone in Jefferson County juvenile that far and not knowing what 255-245-290. Erin’s Dream Team 10-14 to appear with the team dur- and other PEDs during 2009- court in Steubenville has led to I was going to hit,” Mihal, from Men over 550 Bowersock Hauling 6-18 ing this year’s March-November 12 from Biogenesis of America questions about the influence of the St. Louis suburb of Creve Brock Parsons 634, Matt Metcalfe D R C Big Dogs 4-20 season. LLC. The defunct anti-aging clin- the local football team, a source Coeur, told The Associated 605, Scott Scalf 618, Ted Kill 584, Dan Wannemachers 2-22 Speaking at a news confer- ic in Coral Cables was operated of a pride in a community that Press before heading off to learn Stemen 628, Bill Stemen 552, Dave Men over 200 Stemen 587, Bruce Haggard 565, Mark Lenny Klaus 211-203, Derek Gaskill ence in the Rhinos home town of by Anthony Bosch. Rodriguez suffered massive job losses with whether he’ll need surgery. “It Biedenharn 605, David Mahlie 559, 215-213, Dave Moenter 227-246-203, Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan, has denied the allegations. the collapse of the steel industry. was absolutely crazy.” Dan Wilhelm 705, Jason Mahlie 669, Randy Fischbach 255-239-231, Jason Ramirez added he felt “blessed” ——— Attorneys for Ma’Lik ——— Zach Sargent 674, Shawn Allemeier Mahlie 247-268-279, Dan Kleman 212, about the opportunity to play in COLLEGE BASKETBALL Richmond, 16, and Trent Mays, RODMAN 603, Don Rice 775, Kyle Early 639, Brian Schaadt 202-246, Don Eversole LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. 17, have denied the charges and FARGO, N.D. — Former pro- Josh DeVelvis 568, Pat Mathis 715, 218-227, Bruce VanMetre 246-236, Taiwan, where he will earn on John Allen 714, Jeff Lawrence 562, Lenny Hubert 259-211, Rob Ruda a fraction of the $20 million-plus — Siena fired coach Mitch are seeking to have the case fessional basketball star Dennis Jason Wagoner 629, Joe Geise 693, 258-228-244, Kevin Decker 256-208, he earned at the peak of his Buonaguro after an 8-24 record dismissed. Rodman says he plans to return Denny Dyke 593, Larry Etzkorn 627, Travis Hubert 204-203, Sean Hulihan career. this season that tied the school ——— to North Korea to vacation with Shane Lear 560, Bruce VanMetre 635, 203, Frank Miller 246-204, Tim Koester MIAMI — The Miami New record for losses. Buonaguro GOLF Kim Jong Un. Tony Rahrig 568, Jason Teman 705, 214-240, Ted Wells 255-212, Doug Dan Grice 790. MIlligan Sr. 221-208, Brad Thornburgh Times has rejected a request went 35-59 in three seasons with ST. LOUIS — Mark Mihal Rodman met with the author- 215-204, John Jones 212-247-219, from Major League Baseball the Saints, never finishing a sea- was having a good opening day itarian leader in late February Wednesday Industrial Jerry Mercle 206, Rob Shaeffer 228- for records that the alternative son with a winning record or in on the links when he noticed an during a visit that was not March 6, 2013 220, Jason Wagoner 213-215, Jeff newspaper obtained for a story the top half of the Metro Atlantic unusual depression on the 14th endorsed by the U.S. State DRC 13th Frame Lounge 20-4 Milligan 236-255, Phil Fetzer 236, Ray that alleges several players Athletic Conference. The 3-year fairway at Annbriar Golf Club in Department. The visit came dur- John Deere 20-4 Geary 224-201, Rick Schuck 246, Tom D & D Grain 16-8 Schulte 202, Dave Knepper 244-216, received performance-enhanc- slide immediately followed the southern Illinois. Remarking to ing a period of tension between K & M Tire 14-10 Todd Menke 232-219, Dave Miller 203, ing drugs from a now-closed most successful 3-year run in his friends how awkward it would the countries over North Korea’s Topp Chalet 14-10 Dick Mowery 204, Mike Rice 289-218. anti-aging clinic. school history. Siena won MAAC be to have to hit out of it, he went nuclear weapons testing. Strayers 10-14 Men over 550 New Times editor Chuck titles in 2008, 2009 and 2010 — over for a closer look. Rodman traveled to Fargo, Cabo’s 10-14 Lenny Klaus 588, Derek Gaskill Strouse’s response to MLB com- all under coach Fran McCaffery, One step onto the pocked N.D., over the weekend for a Rustic Cafe 8-16 627, Dave Moenter 676, Randy Moe’s Dougout 8-16 Fischbach 725, Jason Mahlie 794, missioner Bud Selig appeared with Buonaguro his top assis- section and the 43-year-old promotional appearance at a Delphos Restaurant Supply 0-24 Brian Schaadt 640, Don Eversole 641, on the paper’s website Tuesday tant. mortgage broker plunged into local bar. The former Detroit Men over 200 Bruce VanMetre 634, Lenny Hubert (http://bit.ly/W7VCzk). ——— a sinkhole. He landed 18 feet Pistons and Chicago Bulls star Mike Eversole 203-206, Sean 667, Rob Ruda 730, Kevin Decker 650, Strouse cited journalistic eth- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL down with a painful thud and his told KVLY-KXJB that he doesn’t Hulihan 213, Dave Jessee 212-207- Travis Hubert 552, Sean Hulihan 568, 255, Terry Trentman 254-213, Lenny Frank Miller 632, Tim Koester 646, Ted ics and the fact that the news- COLUMBUS — Two high friends managed to hoist him to think Kim wants war and that Hubert 251-257, Don Rice 226- Wells 647, Doug Milligan Sr. 576, Brad paper has already posted doz- school football players were safety with a rope after about 20 he considers the leader a friend 205, Dale Metzger 237-236, Shawn Thornburgh 590, John Jones 678, Rob ens of records on its website, scheduled to go to trial on minutes. But Friday’s experience even though he doesn’t condone Allemeier 222-266, Brian Gossard Shaeffer 615, Jason Wagoner 627, omitting personal information of charges they raped a 16-year- gave Mihal quite a fright, particu- what he does. 245-223-216, Duane Kohorst 205-218, Jeff Milligan 685, Phil Fetzer 574, people who weren’t involved in old girl after an alcohol-fueled larly after the recent death of a Rodman added he plans to Bob White 208, Mike Rice 234, Dale Ray Geary 599, Rick Schuck 605, Riepenhoff 209, Kyle Profit 203-244- Tom Schulte 563, Dave Knepper 606, any wrongdoing. party last summer, in a case that Florida man whose body hasn’t return to North Korea in August 212, Ben Jones 212, Frank Miller 218- Todd Menke 620, Dave Miller 579, The newspaper reported in has drawn international attention been found since a sinkhole to vacation with Kim, who is a 236-259, Joe Geise 222-246, Charlie Tom Pratter 553, Dick Mowery 556, January that six professional over allegations more students swallowed him and his bedroom. diehard basketball fan. Lozano 226, John Allen 215, John Mike Rice 692. 2 1

8 – The Herald Wednesday, March 13, 2013 www.delphosherald.com www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Herald — 9 Business Conference Tournament Glances The Associated Press Thursday’s Games Iowa hoping for MEN Jackson State vs. Alabama State, 1:30 p.m.; Alcorn State vs. Prairie View, 9 p.m. It’s smart to plan ahead for Atlantic Coast Conference Summit League At Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C. At Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls, S.D. Thursday’s First Round Monday’s Semifinal Results House to vote on bill daughter’s long-term care Boston College vs. Georgia Tech, Noon; N.C. State vs. Virginia Tech, 2:30 p.m.; South Dakota State 72, IPFW 56; North Dakota State 55, Western Illinois 43 Maryland vs. Wake Forest, 7 p.m.; Florida State vs. Clemson, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Championship Result big run through Atlantic 10 Conference South Dakota State 73, North Dakota State 67 DEAR BRUCE: My BRUCE WILLIAMS At The Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sun Belt Conference daughter was born with Thursday’s First Round At Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs, Ark. Richmond vs. Charlotte, Noon; Butler vs. Dayton, 2:30 p.m.; Xavier vs. Saint Monday’s Championship Result severe physical disabili- Joseph’s, 6:30 p.m.; UMass vs. George Washington, 9 p.m. Western Kentucky 65, Florida International 63 Big Ten tourney preventing welfare waivers ties. She is 6 years old, Big East Conference West Coast Conference At Madison Square Garden, New York At Orleans Arena, Las Vegas and we have been talk- Tuesday’s First Round Results Monday’s Championship Result By LUKE MEREDITH good wins. We’ve been con- By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER policy involves.” Temporary Assistance for Needy ing seriously about putting Seton Hall 46, South Florida 42, OT; Rutgers 76, DePaul 57 Gonzaga 65, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 51 The Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Families program, provided states with Smart Today’s Second Round Western Athletic Conference The Associated Press sistent. So I think from that money aside for her every Providence vs. Cincinnati, Noon; Syracuse vs. Seton Hall, 2:30 p.m.; Villanova vs. At Orleans Arena, Las Vegas standpoint, I’m very happy Mitt Romney seized on the issue during block grants to carry out welfare reform, month. St. John’s, 7 p.m.; Notre Dame vs. Rutgers, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday’s First Round Results WASHINGTON — The House is the campaign, accusing Obama of gut- limited how long families may receive Money Thursday’s Quarterfinals Texas State 68, Seattle 56; UTSA 67, San Jose State 49 IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa with what we’ve done.” Do you have any sug- Georgetown vs. Providence-Cincinnati winner, Noon; Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse— Thursday’s Quarterfinals knows that it will need to make Iowa might also be unique- taking up a politically charged bill that ting welfare reform. The issue became cash benefits and required that 50 per- gestions where we should Seton Hall winner, 2:30 p.m.; Louisville vs. Villanova-St. John’s winner, 7 p.m.; New Mexico State vs. Idaho, 3 p.m.; Denver vs. Texas State, 5:30 p.m.; Louisiana a stunning run through the Big ly positioned for a run through Marquette vs. Notre Dame—Rutgers winner, 9:30 p.m. Tech vs. UTSA, 9 p.m.; Texas-Arlington vs. Utah State, 11:30 p.m. would block the Obama administration the subject of many campaign ads. cent of families receiving benefits be put this money? We are looking to not only invest in her future Big Sky Conference ——- Ten tournament to earn an the league tournament because from waiving any work requirements in “The only reason you’d need a participating in work activities. At Dahlberg Arena, Missoula, Mont. WOMEN NCAA tournament bid. its bench is about as deep as care once we are gone, but also to help us take care of her in Thursday’s First Round Big East Conference the 1996 welfare reform law. waiver would be to lessen the work Welfare caseloads declined after the our later years. -- R.P., via email Weber State vs. Northern Arizona, 5 p.m.; North Dakota vs. Southern Utah, 7:30 At The XL Center, Hartford, Conn. The Hawkeyes think other team in the league. House Republicans are using the bill requirement,” said Rep. Dave Camp, law was enacted. In 2012, an average of p.m.; Montana State vs. Northern Colorado, 10 p.m. Monday’s Semifinal Results they’re up for it. The Hawkeyes have no DEAR R.P.: You have been given a heavy cross to bear, Big Ten Conference Notre Dame 83, Louisville 59; UConn 64, Syracuse 51 to renew a political fight that started R-Mich., chairman of the House Ways 4 million people received benefits each and I sympathize. At The United Center, Chicago Tuesday’s Championship Result Iowa’s postseason resume trouble playing 10, an asset during the presidential campaign. They and Means Committee. “The states are month. Thursday’s First Round Notre Dame 61, UConn 59 is saddled with a weak non- at a time of year when many I think the best place to start is to contact organizations Illinois vs. Minnesota, Noon; Michigan vs. Penn State, 2:30 p.m.; Purdue vs. Big Sky Conference say President Barack Obama is trying to free to strengthen them, now.” In a July letter to congressional dedicated to the type of physical problems with which your Nebraska, 6:30 p.m.; Iowa vs. Northwestern, 9 p.m. At Dahlberg Arena, Missoula, Mont. conference schedule and a benches are shortened. The gut work requirements in the law — a Democrats claim that Republicans leaders, Health and Human Services Big 12 Conference Today’s First Round lack of quality road wins. But expected return of Gesell daughter was born. Often, money can be paid to them for a At The Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. Northern Colorado vs. Southern Utah, 5 p.m.; Eastern Washington vs. Montana claim that is disputed by administration are distorting the goal of the waiv- Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said that Today’s First Round State, 7:30 p.m.; Idaho State vs. Sacramento State, 10 p.m. the sheer depth of the Big Ten should help the backcourt specific period or until you are no longer in the picture, and West Virginia vs. Texas Tech, 7 p.m.; Texas vs. TCU, 9:30 p.m. Friday’s Semifinals means the Hawkeyes (20-11, and the sudden emergence officials. ers. The administration said the waiver to qualify for a waiver, governors must then they will take care of her in those later years. There are Thursday’s Quarterfinals Middle remaining seeds, 1 p.m.; Montana vs. lowest-remaining seed, 3:30 p.m. The House is scheduled to vote on program was a response to concerns show how they will move at least 20 Oklahoma vs. Iowa State, 12:30 p.m.; Kansas vs. West Virginia-Texas Tech win- Big 12 Conference 9-9) could drastically improve of sophomore forward/center many organizations out there that can help you; it’s just a ner, 3 p.m.; Kansas State vs. Texas-TCU winner, 7 p.m.; Oklahoma State vs. Baylor, At American Airlines Center, Dallas their profile before the NCAA Gabe Olaseni has shored up the bill today, though it has little chance from state officials that the law’s work percent more people from welfare to matter of finding the right one that can direct you. It would 9:30 p.m. Monday’s Championship Result in the Democratic-controlled Senate. requirements created bureaucratic hur- work. States must also show clear prog- Big West Conference Baylor 75, Iowa State 47 tournament field is announced the frontcourt. be a wonderful place to begin. I sincerely wish you and your At The Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif. Big West Conference on Sunday. Olaseni had 10 blocks in The House passed a similar bill last year dles to placing welfare recipients in ress toward that goal within a year. Thursday’s First Round At The Bren Events Center, Irvine, Calif. husband well. Pacific vs. UC Santa Barbara, 3 p.m.; Cal Poly vs. UC Davis, 5:30 p.m.; Long Tuesday’s First Round Results Sixth-seeded Iowa opens the final two games of the that died in the Senate. jobs. Republicans contend that the Health ** Beach State vs. Cal State Fullerton, 9 p.m.; UC Irvine vs. Hawaii, 11:30 p.m. Cal S. Fullerton 54, Long Beach State 48; Cal State Northridge 61, UC Davis 40 Big Ten tournament play vs regular season and his aware- Last summer, the Obama adminis- “Flexibility was requested by gover- and Human Services Department was Conference USA Today’s Second Round DEAR BRUCE: My 14-year-old son has a bad temper. At BOK Center, Tulsa, Okla. Hawaii vs. Cal St.Fullerton, 9 p.m.; UC Sa. Barbara vs. Cal St.Northridge, 11:30 p.m. Northwestern on Thursday ness on offense has grown tration announced it would be willing nors on both sides of the aisle to allow acting illegally in offering the waiv- He apparently got into a fight with a boy at his house and Today’s First Round At The Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif. night. Coach Fran McCaffery tremendously in recent weeks. to grant states waivers of some of the states to test new, more effective ways ers, saying the welfare law bars the UAB vs. SMU, 4:30 p.m.; Houston vs. Rice, 7 p.m.; Tulane vs. Marshall, 9:30 p.m. Friday’s Semifinals did some damage. There’s no denying that my son did it (too Thursday’s Quarterfinals Pacific vs. lower-seeded second-round winner, 3 p.m.; Cal Poly vs. higher-seeded said Tuesday there is a “good “If you’re a 7-man rota- law’s requirements but only if governors to place more people on a path to self- administration from waiving the work many witnesses), and now they are looking to me to fix the Sou. Mississippi vs. UAB-SMU winner, 1 p.m.; UTEP vs. Houston-Rice winner, 3:30 second-round winner, 5:30 p.m. possibility” that starting guard tion, it’s going to be hard,” can show they can accomplish the same sufficiency,” the White House said in a requirement. p.m.; Memphis vs. Tulane-Marshall winner, 7 p.m.; E. Carolina vs. Tulsa, 9:30 p.m. Colonial Athletic Association damage. Great West Conference At Show Palace Arena; Upper Marlboro, Md. Mike Gesell will be back after McCaffery added. “You’re welfare-to-work goals using different statement Tuesday. “The administration “The issue is the precedent,” Camp Am I responsible? I don’t know how I should handle this. (Non-automatic bid) Thursday’s First Round suffering what he termed a going to slow down in four methods. is disappointed that the bill includes this said. “It would weaken an integral part At Emil and Patricia A. Jones Convocation Center, Chicago George Mason vs. UNC Wilmington, Noon -- Reader, via email Thursday’s First Round Conference USA stress reaction in his right foot days. The other thing is, as No state applied for a waiver. The unnecessary bar to innovative welfare- of the welfare reform bill. If you’re Houston Baptist vs. Utah Valley, 6 p.m. At Tulsa, Okla., Tulsa Convention Center late last month. “For us to have a teams prepare for us, no mat- DEAR READER: Sometimes it can be tough being a par- Horizon League Today’s First Round White House said they were “deterred in to-work strategies.” getting federal benefits and your able- ent, especially to teenagers who really like to test our patience. Tuesday’s Championship Result UCF vs. Houston, Noon; UTEP vs. Marshall, 2:30 p.m.; Tulsa vs. Rice, 6 p.m.; chance to hold our own destiny, ter what game you look at, part by inaccurate claims about what the The 1996 welfare act created the bodied you need to work.” Valparaiso 62, Wright State 54 Memphis vs. Southern Mississippi, 8:30 p.m. however many games we win, sometimes there are just dif- Kids can make us proud and be our greatest joy, but they also Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Thursday’s Quarterfinals At MassMutual Center, Springfield, Mass. SMU vs. UCF-Houston winner, Noon; UAB vs. UTEP-Marshall winner, 2:30 to have people kind of thinking ferent guys for us on the floor can be our biggest heartache. Monday’s Championship Result p.m.; Tulane vs. Tulsa-Rice winner, 6 p.m.; East Carolina vs. Memphis-Southern we can get into the (NCAA) that are producing.” If you own your home, most likely your homeowner’s Iona 60, Manhattan 57 Mississippi winner, 8:30 p.m. Feds bust up $100M NC crop insurance fraud ring Mid-American Conference Great West Conference tournament depending on how It’s been easy for Iowa fans insurance liability coverage will take care of the damage, up Monday’s First Round Results (Non-automatic bid) many games we win, it’s just a to dream up scenarios that end to the limits of the policy. If you don’t have homeowner’s Buffalo 74, Central Michigan 72, OT; Eastern Michigan 45, Northern Illinois 44; At The Jones Convocation Center, Chicago RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal The federal crop insurance sistently horrible luck. the Southeast Region. Miami (Ohio) 63, Bowling Green 52 Thursday’s First Round fun time of year,” Iowa forward with the Hawkeyes snapping investigators have unraveled a program was created during the Through prosecuting USDA requires tobacco insurance, there’s no doubt in my mind that the people At Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland Chicago State vs. Houston Baptist, 8:30 p.m. Aaron White said. a 7-year NCAA tournament involved could hold you responsible. Depending on the sever- Today’s Second Round Horizon League massive scheme among doz- Dust Bowl of the 1930s as Stokes and his immediate growers to take out crop insur- Ball State vs. Buffalo, 6:30 p.m.; Eastern Michigan vs. Miami (Ohio), 9 p.m. Monday’s First Round Result The Hawkeyes turned their drought. ens of insurance agents, claims a way to keep farmers from co-conspirators, authorities ance ahead of the growing ity of the damage, they could bring suit against you looking to Thursday’s Third Round Valparaiso 67, Illinois-Chicago 57 season around after a double- A third win over whatever assets you have to make restitution. Kent State vs. Ball State-Buffalo winner, 6:30 p.m.; Western Michigan vs. Eastern Today’s Quarterfinals adjusters, brokers and farmers going bankrupt because of a were led to dozens of oth- season, but payment on those overtime loss at Wisconsin on Northwestern would like- Michigan-Miami (Ohio) winner, 9 p.m. Valparaiso at Green Bay, 8 p.m.; Wright State at Detroit, 7 p.m.; Milwaukee at in eastern North Carolina to bad growing season. The U.S. ers involved in similar frauds policies is not due until after the Whatever the case is, I would make contact with the family Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Loyola of Chicago, 8 p.m.; Cleveland State bat Youngstown State, 7 p.m. Feb. 6. They won six of their ly set up a matchup against At Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Va. At Highest-remaining Seed steal at least $100 million from Department of Agriculture pays throughout eastern North harvest. If the crop is damaged and let them know that you are willing to do what you can. It Monday’s First Round Results Friday’s Semifinals last eight games to reach the Michigan State, a top-10 team might go easier on you if they know you are willing to some- Savannah State 59, Maryland-Eastern Shore 44; Morgan State 61, S.C. State 52 Green Bay-Valparaiso winner vs. Detroit-Wright State winner, TBA; Loyola of break-even mark in the league the Hawkeyes nearly beat in the government-backed pro- about 15 private insurers to sell Carolina, with crooked claims by bad weather or leaf-munch- Tuesday Results Chicago-Milwaukee winner vs. Youngstown State-Cleveland State winner, TBA gram that insures crops. and manage the policies, but adjusters and tobacco brokers ing bugs, the farmer is paid the how repair the damage. Bethune-Cookman 89, Coppin State 76; N.C. A&T 65, Florida A&M 54; Delaware Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for the first time since going Iowa City two months ago. State 73, Howard 61 At MassMutual Center, Springfield, Mass. 9-7 in 2007, former coach An upset over the Spartans Authorities say the ongo- taxpayers are on the hook for working with multiple insur- difference between the value of Today’s Quarterfinals Monday’s Championship Result ing investigation is already the most of the losses. Payouts for ance agents and their farmer his diminished harvest and the (Send questions to [email protected] or Norfolk State vs. Bethune-Cookman, 6 p.m.; N.C. Central vs. N.C. A&T, 8 p.m. Marist 72, Iona 48 Steve Alford’s final year. could earn Iowa a rematch to Smart Money, P.O. Box 7150, Hudson, FL 34674. Thursday Quarterfinals Mid-American Conference But like many so-called with 10th-ranked Ohio State, largest such ring uncovered in 2012 have topped $15.6 billion clients. The USDA’s Office amount of the policy. At Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland Questions of general interest will be answered in future col- Hampton vs. Delaware State, 6 p.m.; Savannah State vs. Morgan State, 8 p.m. bubble teams, Iowa’s resume another team the Hawkeyes the country. — a figure that is still growing of Inspector General said the According to Stokes’ Mountain West Conference Today’s Second Round umns. Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot At The Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan, Noon; Buffalo vs. Miami (Ohio), 2:30 p.m. has its high points and its low made a strong run at in Forty-one defendants as new claims are filed. recent string of crop insurance indictment, the insurance agent Tuesday’s First Round Result Thursday’s Third Round be provided.) Wyoming 85, Nevada 81 Central Michigan vs. Bowling Green-Western Michigan winner, Noon; Akron vs. points. January. The prevailing notion have either pleaded guilty or Bruce A. Babcock, an agri- convictions in eastern North recruited farmers to take out Today’s Quarterfinals Buffalo-Miami (Ohio) winner, 2:30 p.m. A .500 record in the among Iowa’s passionate but reached plea agreements after cultural economist at Iowa Carolina eclipses similar large policies and then claim UNLV vs. Air Force, 3 p.m.; Colorado State vs. Fresno State, 5:30 p.m.; New Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Distributed by Universal UClick for UFS Mexico vs. Wyoming, 9:30 p.m.; San Diego State vs. Boise State, Mid At Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Va. toughest league in the coun- postseason-starved fan base is profiting from false insurance State University, said fraud investigations anywhere else large losses, even as they pro- Friday’s Semifinals Monday’s First Round Results try would seem to make the that a run to the Big Ten title claims for losses of tobacco, likely accounts for a small per- in the United States. duced bumper crops. Stokes New Mexico—Wyoming winner vs. San Diego State-Boise State winner, 9 p.m.; S.C. State 50, Savannah State 35; Coppin State 44, N.C. Central 41; Morgan UNLV-Air Force winner vs. Colorado State-Fresno State winner, 11:30 p.m. State 56, Maryland-Eastern Shore 49 Hawkeyes a lock for the game would be enough to get soybeans, wheat and corn. centage of that total. “Our agents have been helped the farmers keep the Northeast Conference Tuesday Results NCAA tournament, especially into the NCAA tournament. Tuesday’s Championship Result Delaware State 55, Bethune-Cookman 44; Norfolk State 72, Florida A&M 55 Often, the crops weren’t dam- “There’s always fraud in involved in a remarkable true value of their harvests LIU Brooklyn 91, Mount St. Mary’s 70 Today’s Quarterfinals since Minnesota and Illinois Unlikely? Absolutely. aged at all, with farmers using the crop insurance system, but number of successful crop secret by selling “hidden” FREE Pacific-12 Conference Hampton vs. Delaware State, Noon; N.C. A&T vs. Norfolk State, 2:30 p.m. — both of whom lost to Iowa But the Hawkeyes and basic computer training for adults At MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas Thursday’s Quarterfinals aliases to sell their written-off I’ve seen nothing to suggest it insurance investigations in tobacco through warehouse Today’s First Round Howard vs. Morgan State, Noon; S.C. State vs. Coppin State, 2:30 p.m. — are likely in despite 8-10 their fans are letting them- harvests for cash. is pervasive,” Babcock said. this district, with substantial operators in on the scheme, Feel comfortable using a computer and the Internet, Stanford vs. Arizona State, 3:06 p.m.; Colorado vs. Oregon State, 5:36 p.m.; Missouri Valley Conference league marks. But an RPI of selves indulge in hope — a Prosecutors compared the “Eighty percent of the pro- monetary penalties and resti- who agreed to write checks to Southern Cal vs. Utah, 9:06 p.m.; Washington vs. Washington State, 11:36 p.m. At The Family Arena, St. Charles, Mo. 72 and a 2-7 road mark in Big common commodity this Be eligible for special Internet and computer offers Thursday’s Quarterfinals Thursday’s First Round case to busting a drug cartel, gram costs are supported by tution ordered by the court,” false recipients to help obscure UCLA vs. Stanford-Arizona State winner, 3:06 p.m.; Arizona vs. Colorado-Oregon Missouri State vs. Drake, 5:05 p.m.; Evansville vs. Southern Illinois, 8:05 p.m. Ten games make the NIT a time of year. “Right now, State winner, 5:36 p.m.; California vs. Southern Cal-Utah winner, 9:06 p.m.; Oregon Mountain West Conference more likely destination. we’re just focused on where federal investigators the federal government. Some said Karen Citizen-Wilcox, who was really getting the Classes are FREE and forming vs. Washington-Washington State winner, 11:36 p.m. At The Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas used a confidential informant people see defrauding tax- Special Agent-in-Charge of money. Patriot League Tuesday’s First Round Result McCaffery defended his Northwestern, because if we NOW at community Today’s Championship Nevada 80, Air Force 66 to ensnare a key participant in payers like cheating on their Lafayette at Bucknell, 7:30 p.m. Thursday’s Quarterfinals team’s resume, pointing to don’t beat them we can’t go organizations in your area. Southeastern Conference San Diego State vs. Nevada, 3 p.m.; UNLV vs. New Mexico, 5:30 p.m.; Fresno data other than RPI as criteria far,” Gesell added. “We have the sophisticated fraud, who income taxes.” At Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn. 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Easy Auto Credit.p65 9 1/31/2013, 8:37 AM 1 www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Herald — 9 Business It’s smart to plan ahead for House to vote on bill daughter’s long-term care DEAR BRUCE: My BRUCE WILLIAMS daughter was born with preventing welfare waivers severe physical disabili- ties. She is 6 years old, and we have been talk- By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER policy involves.” Temporary Assistance for Needy ing seriously about putting Smart The Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Families program, provided states with money aside for her every Mitt Romney seized on the issue during block grants to carry out welfare reform, month. Money WASHINGTON — The House is the campaign, accusing Obama of gut- limited how long families may receive Do you have any sug- taking up a politically charged bill that ting welfare reform. The issue became cash benefits and required that 50 per- gestions where we should would block the Obama administration the subject of many campaign ads. cent of families receiving benefits be put this money? We are looking to not only invest in her future from waiving any work requirements in “The only reason you’d need a participating in work activities. care once we are gone, but also to help us take care of her in the 1996 welfare reform law. waiver would be to lessen the work Welfare caseloads declined after the our later years. -- R.P., via email House Republicans are using the bill requirement,” said Rep. Dave Camp, law was enacted. In 2012, an average of DEAR R.P.: You have been given a heavy cross to bear, to renew a political fight that started R-Mich., chairman of the House Ways 4 million people received benefits each and I sympathize. during the presidential campaign. They and Means Committee. “The states are month. I think the best place to start is to contact organizations say President Barack Obama is trying to free to strengthen them, now.” In a July letter to congressional dedicated to the type of physical problems with which your gut work requirements in the law — a Democrats claim that Republicans leaders, Health and Human Services daughter was born. Often, money can be paid to them for a claim that is disputed by administration are distorting the goal of the waiv- Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said that specific period or until you are no longer in the picture, and officials. ers. The administration said the waiver to qualify for a waiver, governors must then they will take care of her in those later years. There are The House is scheduled to vote on program was a response to concerns show how they will move at least 20 many organizations out there that can help you; it’s just a the bill today, though it has little chance from state officials that the law’s work percent more people from welfare to matter of finding the right one that can direct you. It would in the Democratic-controlled Senate. requirements created bureaucratic hur- work. States must also show clear prog- be a wonderful place to begin. I sincerely wish you and your The House passed a similar bill last year dles to placing welfare recipients in ress toward that goal within a year. husband well. that died in the Senate. jobs. Republicans contend that the Health ** Last summer, the Obama adminis- “Flexibility was requested by gover- and Human Services Department was DEAR BRUCE: My 14-year-old son has a bad temper. tration announced it would be willing nors on both sides of the aisle to allow acting illegally in offering the waiv- He apparently got into a fight with a boy at his house and to grant states waivers of some of the states to test new, more effective ways ers, saying the welfare law bars the did some damage. There’s no denying that my son did it (too law’s requirements but only if governors to place more people on a path to self- administration from waiving the work many witnesses), and now they are looking to me to fix the can show they can accomplish the same sufficiency,” the White House said in a requirement. damage. welfare-to-work goals using different statement Tuesday. “The administration “The issue is the precedent,” Camp Am I responsible? I don’t know how I should handle this. methods. is disappointed that the bill includes this said. “It would weaken an integral part -- Reader, via email No state applied for a waiver. The unnecessary bar to innovative welfare- of the welfare reform bill. If you’re DEAR READER: Sometimes it can be tough being a par- White House said they were “deterred in to-work strategies.” getting federal benefits and your able- ent, especially to teenagers who really like to test our patience. part by inaccurate claims about what the The 1996 welfare act created the bodied you need to work.” Kids can make us proud and be our greatest joy, but they also can be our biggest heartache. If you own your home, most likely your homeowner’s Feds bust up $100M NC crop insurance fraud ring insurance liability coverage will take care of the damage, up RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal The federal crop insurance sistently horrible luck. the Southeast Region. to the limits of the policy. If you don’t have homeowner’s investigators have unraveled a program was created during the Through prosecuting USDA requires tobacco insurance, there’s no doubt in my mind that the people massive scheme among doz- Dust Bowl of the 1930s as Stokes and his immediate growers to take out crop insur- involved could hold you responsible. Depending on the sever- ens of insurance agents, claims a way to keep farmers from co-conspirators, authorities ance ahead of the growing ity of the damage, they could bring suit against you looking to adjusters, brokers and farmers going bankrupt because of a were led to dozens of oth- season, but payment on those whatever assets you have to make restitution. in eastern North Carolina to bad growing season. The U.S. ers involved in similar frauds policies is not due until after the Whatever the case is, I would make contact with the family steal at least $100 million from Department of Agriculture pays throughout eastern North harvest. If the crop is damaged and let them know that you are willing to do what you can. It the government-backed pro- about 15 private insurers to sell Carolina, with crooked claims by bad weather or leaf-munch- might go easier on you if they know you are willing to some- gram that insures crops. and manage the policies, but adjusters and tobacco brokers ing bugs, the farmer is paid the how repair the damage. Authorities say the ongo- taxpayers are on the hook for working with multiple insur- difference between the value of ing investigation is already the most of the losses. Payouts for ance agents and their farmer his diminished harvest and the (Send questions to [email protected] or largest such ring uncovered in 2012 have topped $15.6 billion clients. The USDA’s Office amount of the policy. to Smart Money, P.O. Box 7150, Hudson, FL 34674. the country. — a figure that is still growing of Inspector General said the According to Stokes’ Questions of general interest will be answered in future col- Forty-one defendants as new claims are filed. recent string of crop insurance indictment, the insurance agent umns. Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot have either pleaded guilty or Bruce A. Babcock, an agri- convictions in eastern North recruited farmers to take out be provided.) reached plea agreements after cultural economist at Iowa Carolina eclipses similar large policies and then claim profiting from false insurance State University, said fraud investigations anywhere else large losses, even as they pro- Distributed by Universal UClick for UFS claims for losses of tobacco, likely accounts for a small per- in the United States. duced bumper crops. Stokes soybeans, wheat and corn. centage of that total. “Our agents have been helped the farmers keep the Often, the crops weren’t dam- “There’s always fraud in involved in a remarkable true value of their harvests aged at all, with farmers using the crop insurance system, but number of successful crop secret by selling “hidden” basic computerFREE training for adults aliases to sell their written-off I’ve seen nothing to suggest it insurance investigations in tobacco through warehouse harvests for cash. is pervasive,” Babcock said. this district, with substantial operators in on the scheme, Feel comfortable using a computer and the Internet, Prosecutors compared the “Eighty percent of the pro- monetary penalties and resti- who agreed to write checks to Be eligible for special Internet and computer offers case to busting a drug cartel, gram costs are supported by tution ordered by the court,” false recipients to help obscure where federal investigators the federal government. Some said Karen Citizen-Wilcox, who was really getting the Classes are FREE and forming used a confidential informant people see defrauding tax- Special Agent-in-Charge of money. NOW at community to ensnare a key participant in payers like cheating on their the sophisticated fraud, who income taxes.” organizations in your area. then agreed to implicate oth- Those prosecuted in North Earn $$$ ers. That first wave of prosecu- Carolina raked in millions for Call 855-NOW-I-CAN (669-4226) tions led to still more names to years without detection until Lease Your Hunting Rights for local class information investigate. 2005, when prosecutors say “These defendants make USDA auditors used computer 1-866-309-1507 Ohio Maple Producers Association it harder on the honest farm- software to mine insurance Call for a free quote presents er,” Assistant U.S. Attorney claims data from across the Banumathi Rangarajan said. country for outliers. 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Regular rates apply Great Deals “You buy, we apply” 419 695-0015 Ernie Teman 419-230-4890 www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Herald – 11 Mom needs to give Tomorrow’s HI AND LOIS Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol daughter’s family THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013 Don’t be surprised if you become involved in endeavors date to move that challenge your Dear Annie: I don’t to part of their meal. imagination and creativity during know how much longer I can Dear Annie: “Feeling the the coming months. handle my daughter and her Void” says women don’t un- Pressure will both family living in our home. derstand how sex makes a stimulate your mental processes and enhance your performance. Five years ago, they came man feel loved and that men PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- here intending to stay “a few feel incomplete without it. You’ll have a commanding presence months.” Well, knowing I cannot make about you that others will find quite BLONDIE My husband is ill, and he love to my husband is pretty attractive. To your credit, you’ll know how to assert yourself without is extremely uncomfortable devastating, too. offending anybody in the process. having no privacy and be- The aging process has ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- ing limited to our bedroom meant that sex is no longer Something out of the ordinary might result from an unexpected chain of for days at a time. I try to pleasurable. Instead, it is hor- events. Chances are it will open up a be kind, but I am still griev- ribly painful. Lubricants do new pipeline that can produce some ing the loss of my not work. Taking quality gains. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) son to cancer. My hormones brings -- Don’t be surprised if you sense son-in-law doesn’t back cramps and that something good is about to even pretend to menstruation. I happen, even if you don’t know the circumstances. Let positive thinking make an effort to was willing to try, light the fuse of this exciting cycle. find a place any- but hormones also GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- more. And he does brought back my Although you’ll get some brilliant not help us around uterine fibroids, and ideas, they must not be executed prematurely if you want them to BEETLE BAILEY the house or con- I’d rather not have work. Don’t allow impulsiveness to tribute to the bills. a hysterectomy if I distort your timing. How do I get don’t have to. And CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Treat the day’s happenings them out without my husband would philosophically and you’ll be able hurting my daugh- have his own prob- to make molehills out of mountains. ter and grand- Annie’s Mailbox lems if not for that Adopting an easygoing attitude will inspire others to act likewise. daughter? I don’t little blue pill. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You’re want to lie to them, but I’m Why can’t we just grow likely to have a slight edge over your beginning to despise my son- old? If all we did was dwell competitors. Your ace in the hole will be a reserve of resources, both in-law. — Losing Hope on our sex life, we would be material and mental, upon which you Dear Losing: In order to constantly upset. My husband can easily draw. have your house to yourself, and I understand this. We hug VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Upon occasion, you can be rigid you will need to find the and kiss and appreciate each and inflexible when it comes to your strength to put a time limit on other. There is no void when views. Today, however, you could the freeloading. If your son- you love deeply and can ac- surprise everybody with your open- SNUFFY SMITH in-law or daughter is work- cept the changes that grow- minded nature. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Take ing, they should be paying ing old together brings. I am matters into your own hands regarding rent, if not in their own place, so blessed to be with a man something that you want changed. If then in yours. Tell them you who gets that. — Still Feeling it’s not happening on its own, make the transformation yourself. think it would be healthier for Completely Loved SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- all concerned if they found a Dear Annie: This is in re- The key to getting along with others is place of their own, and you sponse to “Grandma,” with being cooperative. You’ll have to set the example -- only then will others will give them three months the sloppy granddaughter. treat you as you wish to be treated. to move out. Offer to help A co-worker told me what SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. them search. Offer to help she did. After repeated argu- 21) -- You should take pride in your work, regardless of its significance. them pack. Offer to take care ments with her sloppy daugh- Additionally, performing to the best of your granddaughter. But ter, she got a big garbage bag of your ability will greatly enhance be firm about the deadline. and tossed in everything her your self-esteem. Let them know that if they daughter neglected to put CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Because you’re not apt to HAGAR THE HORRIBLE don’t find a place within three away, including shoes, purs- take yourself or events too seriously, months, you will start charg- es, dresses, cosmetics and smooth sailing is indicated. You are ing them rent — and make it electronics. less likely to be broadsided when you stop worrying about your ego. enough so that moving out is One day her daughter AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) an attractive option. Be nice asked, “Have you seen my -- The aspects are extremely favorable about it, but don’t back down. red shoe?” Mom said she’d for you where things of a material nature are concerned. Some financial Dear Annie: My husband have to pay a “finder’s fee” opportunities will most likely develop has a frequent customer card to get anything out of the bag. from at least two different sources. for a local restaurant. Over That was the end of her slop- COPYRIGHT 2013 United Feature Syndicate, time, he accumulated a credit py ways. — Enlightened Inc. of $40. We recently went to this restaurant with another couple. When the bill arrived, my husband took out his card and told the other couple they BORN LOSER owed half of the bill, includ- ing the tip, and that he would apply his $40 credit to the re- mainder. I was uncomfortable with this. I felt he should have saved his credit for a time when we were dining alone. What do you think? — Em- barrassed Dear Embarrassed: If the other couple were close friends or family members, they may not have cared FRANK & ERNEST about this. However, a less familiar set of friends might have found it a bit gauche for your husband to flaunt that his bill was going to be $40 less than theirs. So, yes, we agree it would have been bet- ter to use the credit when you were alone, unless he intend- ed to use it to treat his friends Wednesday Evening March 13, 2013 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 WPTA/ABC Middle Neighbors Mod Fam Suburg. Nashville Local Jimmy Kimmel Live Nightline WHIO/CBS Survivor: Caramoan Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Local Late Show Letterman Ferguson BIG NATE WLIO/NBC Whitney Whitney Law & Order: SVU Chicago Fire Local Tonight Show w/Leno J. Fallon WOHL/FOX American Idol Local ION WWE Main Event One Flew Over Out of Sight Cable Channels A&E Duck D. Duck D. Duck D. Duck D. Duck D. Duck D. Duck D. Duck D. Duck D. Duck D. 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LAFITTE, La. — A pipeline fire that was ignited when the pipe generation was hit by a tug boat pushing an oil barge burned into the early morning hours today in a bayou south of New Orleans. of children There was still liquid petroleum gas in the 19-mile pipeline and authorities were waiting for it to burn out, Coast Guard Petty BY BASSEM MROUE Officer Alex Washington said. The Associated Press Coast Guard Ensign Tanner Stiehl said the collision happened Tuesday at about 6 p.m. CDT on Bayou Perot, in a marshy area BEIRUT — Mohammed near where Lafourche and Jefferson parishes meet, about 30 miles works at a Beirut supermarket south of New Orleans. where he waits on custom- The tugboat and barge were engulfed in flames, and heavy ers and carries their groceries smoke billowed from the scene. home for a small tip that the “All crew members were able to exit the tug; the captain report- 14-year-old saves to send later edly suffered second to third-degree degree burns,” the Coast Guard to his family in a village in said in a news release early today. northeastern Syria. WWL-TV reported that the tug’s captain was transferred to the He is among hundreds of burn center at Baton Rouge General Hospital. thousands of Syrian children Stiehl said the pipeline, which was in shallow water, is owned who have dropped out of school by San Ramon, Calif.-based Chevron. He said the company has and fled two years of conflict isolated the pipeline from other mains, “so only whatever was in the that have claimed the lives of pipeline will be able to burn.” more than 70,000 people. Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts, who represents the Aid groups warn that some area, told WWL-TV the fire was in very shallow water, as little as a 2 million children in Syria are foot deep, and authorities would not approach the site until the fire facing, among other things, had burned itself out. malnutrition, disease, early Stiehl identified the 47-foot tug boat as the Shanon E. Settoon. marriage and severe trauma as Settoon Towing of Pierre Part, La., lists the tug boat among its ves- a result of the civil war. sels on its website. To mark the second anni- Stiehl said the barge was carrying oil and “there have been versary of the uprising against reports of oil in the water.” Washington said authorities would have President Bashar Assad, the to wait until daylight to get an idea of how much oil had leaked Britain-based charity Save from the barge. the Children released a report The barge was holding 92,000 gallons of crude oil, the Coast today entitled “Childhood Guard said. The tug boat had 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel. Under Fire.” It says the con- The Coast Guard said ES&H has been hired to handle the oil flict has left many children spill response. traumatized, unable to go to It was not immediately known who owns the 154-foot oil barge. school and struggling to find The area is thinly populated and no evacuations have been ‘Scouting for Food’ nets 600 bags enough to eat. ordered. The Cub Scout “Scouting for Food” initiative netted 600 bags of non-perishable food “I have to say I have been “We are aggressively responding with our state and local part- and other items on Saturday. Scouts collected the bags from residents and then sorted shocked and horrified by the ners to mitigate the fire and prevent any potential impacts from oil collected items at the St. Vincent dePaul building east of St. John’s parking lot. Above: stories that I’ve heard from that entered the water,” Coast Guard Cmdr. Russ Bowen said in a Boy Scouts Trent Closson, left, Dustin Townsend and Nick Bockey help Cub Scout An- the children here in Lebanon news release. thony Bodine sort donations. who fled from Syria,” Justin The area is along the northern reaches of Barataria Bay, which Forsyth, chief executive of was heavily affected by oil from the BP spill in 2010. It is mostly Save the Children, told The small communities where people often make their living from the Associated Press at the group’s sea, either working in the oil and gas industry or as fishermen. offices in Beirut. The region is criss-crossed by pipelines and wellheads are a LA schools settle claims “You never want to hear a common sight in the shallow waters of the bayou and bay shoreline. child talk about watching their friend killed or their father tortured in front of them or Catholics look to next over lewd ’tasting games’ their brother shot through the The Associated Press proceed with their cases. leg,” added Forsyth, who spent “This is lifelong trauma,” several days in Lebanon last pope to improve China ties LOS ANGELES (AP) lawyer Brian Claypool said. week meeting children among BY CHRISTOPHER Cathedral. — The Los Angeles school “The district Attorney John Manly the estimated 320,000 Syrian BODEEN They took him directly district will pay millions said the district has not yet refugees who have fled to the The Associated Press from the church to suburban of dollars to settle claims got a great deal explained how the alleged neighboring country. Sheshan seminary for what and lawsuits filed by stu- incidents went undetected Syria’s children will need BEIJING — Shanghai’s was at first termed a retreat. dents and families from an today. There’s for so long. decades to heal from the trau- would-be Catholic bishop In December, they revoked elementary school where not been a sin- “The district got a ma, he warned. has been a virtual prisoner in his bishop title, saying he a third-grade teacher was great deal today,” he said. Similarly, a report issued that city’s main seminary for had broken Chinese rules by accused of spoon-feeding gle explanation “There’s not been a single by UNICEF Tuesday said nine months and counting, his taking steps to ensure his children semen in what of who knew explanation of who knew unrelenting violence, massive penalty for openly challeng- ordination was acceptable he called “tasting games,” what when.” population displacement, and ing China’s ruling Communist to Rome. The Vatican has lawyers in the cases said what when.” The case led to a wide- damage to infrastructure and Party by withdrawing from the refused to accept the move. Tuesday. District officials ranging overhaul of how essential services caused by country’s official bodies that Retired Pope Benedict XVI did not reveal the total — Attorney John Manly the nation’s second-largest the Syrian conflict risk leaving oversee the church. The treat- made improving relations amount of the settlement, school district handles alle- an entire generation of children ment dealt out to Thaddeus Ma with Beijing a priority during but attorney Raymond gations of sexual abuse scarred for life. Daqin is the most glaring and his eight-year pontificate, Boucher, who repre- photos of blindfolded chil- after it was revealed that The report said that in areas high-level example of China’s writing a historic letter to the sents several Miramonte dren and reported them to previous complaints about where the fighting is most heavy-handed control of the Chinese faithful in 2007 in Elementary School stu- authorities. Berndt’s behavior were intense, few people have access church and the challenge that hopes of uniting the divided dents, said each claimant Investigators said they ignored. to fresh water. Also, one in five poses for the Roman Catholic church under his wing. He will receive $470,000. discovered a plastic spoon It also shined a light on schools has been destroyed, Church as cardinals gather to created two Hong Kong- District General Counsel in Berndt’s classroom trash how slowly state officials damaged, or is being used to choose a new pope. based cardinal positions, David Holmquist said the bin that was found to con- act to censure teachers and shelter displaced families. As the College of Cardinals and appointed a senior Hong settlement covers 58 of the tain traces of semen. led to a flurry of allega- In Aleppo, the center of meets at the Vatican for a sec- Kong archbishop to a top 191 claims and lawsuits Boucher, who represents tions of teacher-student sex months of fighting, only 6 per- ond day, the fate of the church Vatican office — giving the filed by students and par- 13 of the 58 students in abuse in the district and in cent of children are attending in China is receiving scant church in China a voice in ents against the district after the settlement, said proving other school systems. school, the report said. attention amid bigger concerns Holy See decision-making. the January 2012 arrest of some of the claims would over priest shortages, cleri- But there was little progress former third-grade teacher have been a problem at cal sexual abuse scandals, and on the ground, with contin- Mark Berndt on 23 charges trial. giving greater voice to women ued detentions of Catholic of lewd behavior spanning Some children did not and laypeople. Yet China will clergy and stalemates over five years at Miramonte. A have photographs of them- certainly be an issue before the bishop appointments. A few of the cases involved selves eating the cookies next pontiff, not only because group of Chinese clergy and another Miramonte teacher, laced with a milky white Answers to Monday’s questions: of continuing repression of faithful wrote to Benedict to Martin Springer, who was substance, or of being fed In theatrical slang, “skin money” is extra pay given to Catholics in the country, but thank him for his attention, charged with lewd acts on a spoonfuls of it, he said. performers when nudity is required on stage. also because China’s rising but their letter read more like child in a case involving a In addition, there was no Heavyweight boxing champion John Lewis, who economic and diplomatic sta- a tacit acknowledgment of second-grader that authori- way to prove the substance served in the Army, and Oscar-winning actor Lee tus is propelling it ever more the difficult path ahead. ties said was fondled in in photos was semen, he Marvin, who served in the Marine Corps. — both dur- quickly toward the center of “No matter what conflicts class in 2009. added. ing World War II — are buried in adjacent graves in global affairs. and harm occurred, no mat- The accusation sur- Parents also understood Arlington National Cemetery. “It would be worth it to ter how sad and disappoint- faced after Berndt’s arrest, that with so many claims, a Today’s questions: see China’s authorities open ed we made you feel, you Holmquist said. jury verdict could bankrupt What was the name of Calvin’s private eye alter ego their minds and lose their always embraced China and The 58 people involved the district, he added. in the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip? fear and distrust of religion,” the Catholic Church in China in the settlement are all stu- “We had to do a bal- A police mug shot of what famous American was parishioner John Liu said with fatherly love,” read the dents, he said. ancing act and we under- used in a computer software ad in Germany? while standing in the weather- letter, released last week by Prosecutors said in stood, if you go that sec- Answers in Thursday’s Herald. beaten courtyard of Beijing’s the Holy See. Berndt’s “tasting games” ond route and you wind up Today’s joke: 400-year-old Cathedral of the China and the Vatican he fed students his semen (with the district) in bank- A man went in to a dentist and said, “How much will Immaculate Conception. He have no diplomatic ties, and on cookies and by spoon, ruptcy, these clients will it cost to have teeth taken out?” was hopeful the new pope the ruling Communist Party sometimes blindfolding never receive compensa- “$90,” said the dentist. could help the mend ties with forced Chinese Catholics to and photographing them. tion for what they’ve been “That’s ridiculous,” said the man. China, but didn’t think it could sever ties with the Holy See Berndt, who taught for through,” Boucher said. ” I could lose the anesthetic and it would cost $60,” happen quickly: “It will take in the 1950s. The two decades 32 years at the South Los Frank Perez, an attorney the dentist said. time,” he said. that followed saw churches Angeles school, has plead- representing eight students, “That’s still too expensive,” said the man. At his ordination last July, closed and clergy imprisoned ed not guilty in the criminal said parents chose to settle “If I don’t use any anesthesia, I could knock the Ma told the congregation he or forced to labor in fields or case. rather than put their chil- price down to $20.” was withdrawing from China’s factories. Others were killed Springer has also plead- dren through the emotional “Still to much” said the man. official bodies to focus on his for refusing to renounce their ed not guilty. upheaval of litigation and “Well, one of my students can do it for $10,” said pastoral work, a gesture of loyalty to Rome. Religious The allegations against to put the case behind them. the dentist independence that enraged rights weren’t restored until Berndt came to light when Other attorneys blasted “Perfect,” said the man. “Book my wife for next religious officials present after Mao Zedong’s death in a drugstore photo techni- the settlement amount as Tuesday.” at Shanghai’s St. Ignatius 1976. cian noticed dozens of odd paltry and said they would