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50¢ daily Thursday, March 10, 2011 Delphos, Ohio Upfront Body found in Venedocia Lions set annual Pancakes Ga. may be & Sausage Day The Venedocia Lions Club will sponsor its annual All- Bellefontaine You-Can-Eat Pancakes & Sausage Day on March 19. Serving will be from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the woman Venedocia Lions build- VIENNA, Ga. (AP) — A Russell, remains missing. ing in Venedocia. farmer found a body near A man suspected in the Carry-out meals are a cotton field off Interstate couple’s disappearance told also available. Bulk sau- 75 in central Georgia on police that he dumped their sage will be available in Wednesday, and investiga- bodies along Interstate 75 as two-pound packages. tors are looking into whether he drove to Florida. Proceeds to be used it might be connected to the Samuel K. Littleton II for various Venedocia case of an Ohio couple who told police that he left Gladis Lions community projects, disappeared in February. Russell’s body in a “white, including scholarships for Lincolnview and Spencerville The farmer was working glowing cotton field” off seniors, local 4-H clubs, on a well and located the a side road made of sand Buckeye Boys and Girls body near a dirt road about before he was scared off two miles off Interstate by an approaching vehicle, State, Lincolnview Band Nancy Spencer photos Boosters and the Spencerville 75, Georgia Bureau of Bellefontaine police Chief High concession stand. Preschoolers learning about zoo animals Investigation officials said in Brad Kunze has said. The club accepts used a statement late Wednesday. Littleton, 37, was arrest- eyeglasses to be used for Kreative Learning Preschool students are studying zoo animals including their Clothing on the body indi- ed in February in Princeton, Lions Club International habitats and eating habits. Above: Ryann Schroeder, 5, helps Director Brenda Hoersten cates it is a woman, GBI W.Va. projects. Bring used eye- with an electronic gorilla this morning. Below: Preschoolers ride the Kreative Learning agents said. Littleton has been charged glasses and place in the Zoo Bus to their destination. Georgia investigators with the stabbing death of donation box at the Lions are now reviewing miss- his girlfriend’s 26-year-old building on Pancake Day. ing person cases in the area, daughter, whose body was For more information, and they have been in con- found in the basement of the contact Jerry Koenig at tact with Ohio authorities home in Bellefontaine he had 419-238-1233 or jerry@ and the Federal Bureau of purchased from the Russells flatlandssupply.com. The Investigation regarding the in 2009. He has not been Venedocia Lions Club case there. charged in the Russells’ dis- is now on Facebook. The body of 84-year- appearance. old Richard Russell of An autopsy on the wom- Band sets Bellefontaine was found in an’s body has been scheduled late February in Tennessee. for today at the GBI crime lab annual plant sale His wife, 85-year-old Gladis in Macon, authorities said. St. John’s Band is hold- ing its annual plant sale. Hanging baskets, Petunias, Impatiens, Geraniums, Library debates Zinnias, perennials and more are available. Photos and pricing can addition of E-books be found at dsjband.com BY STACY TAFF doubled. Personally, I’d like and click on “Fundraisers.” [email protected] to see some things ironed out Contact any band member before we do that.” to order or call 4189-695- DELPHOS — One of the While on the subject of 5077 or 419-695-9490. issues that has concerned the technology, the board made a Order deadline is Illinois abolishes death Delphos Public Library Board decision to create a Facebook March 31. Delivery of Trustees in recent months page for the Delphos Public will be on May 2. is the possible incorporation Library. of E-books into the library’s In other business, Director penalty, clears death row collection. As devices like Nancy Mericle gave a short the Nook and Kindle become update on the status of the Sports By CHRISTOPHER them intense. “He knows he’s not get- more prevalent in the reading renovations to the First Street WILLS A Chicago woman whose ting off easy,” Simmons said. world, it may make sense for building. Grade school cage tour- The Associated Press teenage son was gunned down “He’s not going to leave us, libraries to jump on board. “The flooring is finished neys planned in 2006 said the killer, who you know. He’s got to walk “The whole E-book thing now and Norb Renner said Jefferson and Ottoville SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — has never been caught, should every day in jail, eat, face is kind of up in the air right he’ll put the grouting in have scheduled grade For a mother who lost her son not be allowed to breathe the people in there.” now,” Technology Coodinator soon,” she said. “We do have school basketball tour- to violence, Illinois’ decision same air she breathes. When the abolition law Jane Sadler said. “It would 40 boxes of tile left over, naments for April. to abolish the death penalty “I am a Christian. I never takes effect July 1, Illinois Jefferson boys coach cost $2,200 to start the project which is due to some miscal- is a betrayal. But to a father believed in killing nobody becomes the 16th state with- and then it would be a mini- culation. We’ll keep probably Marc Smith and staff have who lost two daughters and else,“ Pam Bosley said, out a death penalty. scheduled the 6th annual mum of $500 a year to keep five boxes in case some of the a grandson, it’s simply the explaining her change of Most nations, including it. They also recommend we tiles break and return the rest Wildcat 5th- and 6th-Grade Christian thing to do. heart after her son was shot virtually all of Europe, have Tournament for April 9-10 don’t get the devices and keep to Menard’s. After that’s all And to a man who was outside a church. “But the abandoned the death penal- them here; they say we should done, the next thing will be at the Jefferson Middle and sentenced to die for a crime pain you suffer every single ty. Among the 58 that still High schools. Each team leave it to the patrons to get the the cabinets and the counter is guaranteed a minimum he didn’t commit, it’s a civi- day, I say take them out.” use it, according to Amnesty device of their choice. Another top in the kitchen area. Then of 3 games. Entry fee is lized step that may inspire Charles Simmons knows International, are the United concern is the program we we’ll have to decide about the $100. For more information, other states to halt execu- that pain. The Peoria resident States, China, Thailand, would get wouldn’t be com- windows, whether we want contact Ron Ebbeskotte at tions. lost three relatives in a house Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Japan. patible with the Amazon curtains or blinds, and then (419) 692-7191 or Coach Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s fire that prosecutors say was Quinn’s action capped Kindle. Also, we would have it’ll just be the tables and Smith at (419) 615-7233. signature on legislation get- arson. But Simmons said his two decades of argument and to re-download each book chairs.” The 10th annual Ottoville ting rid of the death pen- religious beliefs argue against soul-searching over the possi- after someone uploads it to Mericle also announced Shootout (boys 5th/6th grade alty provoked an extraor- executing the killer — plus, bility that Illinois would wind their device. With books by that April 11-16 will be and girls 6th) is April 1-3. dinary array of emotions he considers life in prison a up executing an innocent per- authors like James Patterson, National Library Week. Cost is $125 and a guar- Wednesday — almost all of harsher punishment. son. that could create some long “During that week, we’ll antee of at least 4 games. waiting lists.” have a few programs going Players must be enrolled in Some libraries nearby are on,” she said. “On Monday, the school they represent. already offering this service. Anne Stratton will be in to talk For more information, contact Steve Hilvers: 18836 Wis. GOP bypasses Dems, “Lima, to my knowledge, about pottery and porcelain Road 26Q, Delphos; phone doesn’t offer E-books yet. But marks. Tuesday will feature at (419) 453-2337; or e-mail Wapakoneta does and I spoke a puppet program; Thursday at [email protected] cuts collective bargaining with Assistant Director Diana will include Family Night and Schneider and she said you we’ve invited Paula Schumm MADISON, Wis. (AP) — hundreds of protesters grew fled to Illinois three weeks almost have to offer them,” to come and play her string Forecast Dozens of protesters camped to about 7,000 in the Capitol, ago, preventing the chamber Sadler continued. “They’ve instruments. We’re also plan- outside the Wisconsin state a crowd as large as any seen from having enough mem- Slight chance offered them since 2005 and ning on dropping fines for the Assembly chamber today in inside the building in three bers present to pass it. Walker she says their circulation has week.” of rain, snow anticipation of a final vote weeks of demonstrations. introduced it to plug a $137 Friday. High on explosive anti-union rights “The whole world is million budget shortfall. in low 40s. legislation that whisked watching!” protesters shouted The Senate requires a quo- See page 2. through the Senate after as they pressed up against the rum of 20 to take up any Republicans outmaneuvered heavily guarded entrance to measures that spend money. their missing Democratic the Senate chamber. But a special committee of Index counterparts and brought a Most protesters left by lawmakers from the Senate Obituaries 2 three-week stalemate to its midnight — many were and Assembly voted late unexpected end. expected back today for a Wednesday afternoon to take State/Local 3 The dramatic turn of rally preceding the Assembly all the spending measures Politics 4 events late Wednesday set vote — but dozens of others out of the legislation and the Community 5 up today’s perfunctory vote spent the night in the Capitol Senate approved it minutes Sports 6-7 on the legislation that would corridors, some sleeping on later, 18-1. Farm 7 strip collective bargain- the marble floor with no pad- Republican Sen. Dale Classifieds 8 ing rights from most public ding. State officials said no Schultz cast the lone no vote. Television 9 workers. Once the measure attempts would be made to “I voted my conscience World briefs 10 passes the Assembly, it heads force them to leave. which I feel reflects the core to Republican Gov. Scott The legislation, which beliefs of the majority of vot- Walker for his signature. rocked the state and unions ers who sent me here to rep- Stacy Taff photo Within hours of the Senate nationwide, had been stymied resent them,” Schultz said in Seven-year-old Drew Palte browses the children’s books passing the plan, a crowd of after all 14 Senate Democrats a statement. at the Delphos Public Library Wednesday afternoon. 2

2 – The Herald Thursday, March 10, 2011 www.delphosherald.com For The Record POLICE REPORT COURT NEWS OBITUARY The Delphos Three more individu- arrest. Foust was also ordered to Teen driver cited for failure to yield als indicted by the Van Wert have no contact with the alleged Herald County Grand Jury last week victim. Vol. 141 No. 227 At 4:29 p.m. on Wednesday, of Stephanie Braun, 35, of appeared Wednesday before A pretrial hearing has been Nancy Spencer, editor a collision occurred when the Columbus Grove, who was Judge Charles Steele in Van scheduled for March 23. Ray Geary, general manager driver of one vehicle failed to traveling eastbound on Fifth Wert County Common Pleas Christie Kerner, 34, Ft. Delphos Herald, Inc. see a second vehicle as they Street in the outside lane. Court for arraignment. Jennings, entered a not guilty Don Hemple, pulled onto a roadway. This caused an accident with Kevin Krick, 48, Van Wert, plea to an indictment charging advertising manager Tyler Wrasman, 16, of moderate damage to Braun’s entered a not guilty plea to an here with passing bad checks, a Tiffany Brantley, circulation manager Delphos was heading north- vehicle and minor damage to indictment charging him with felony of the fifth degree. bound in the parking lot of Wrasman’s. domestic violence, a felony of A Delphos Police Department The Daily Herald (USPS 1525 Cabo restaurant when he There were no injuries. the fourth degree. investigation alleges Kerner 8000) is published daily except attempted to turn west onto Wrasman was cited for a fail- Krick was released on a passed a bad check to a local Sundays and Holidays. Fifth Street. Wrasman failed ure to yield the right of way $5,000 unsecured personal sure- Delphos business. By carrier in Delphos and to see the oncoming vehicle when entering a roadway. ty bond with an order to have no Kerner was released on a area towns, or by rural motor route where available $2.09 per contact with the alleged victim. $5,000 unsecured personal sure- week. By mail in Allen, Van Vehicle parked Parents report A pretrial hearing has been ty bond with a pretrial confer- Wert, or Putnam County, $105 scheduled for March 23. ence scheduled for March 23. Rita M. Turnwald per year. Outside these counties near alleyway unruly juvenile Johnny Ray Foust, 49, Trey A. Courtney, 26, Van $119 per year. Delphos, entered a not guilty Wert, entered a guilty plea to a Oct. 31, 1923 - March 8, 2011 Entered in the post office damaged At 5:59 p.m. on plea to an indictment charging charge of possession of heroin, a Rita M. Turnwald, 87, in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as Wednesday, Delphos police him with burglary, a felony of felony of the fifth degree. of Ottoville, died 3:30 p.m. Periodicals, postage paid at A collision was reported to were called to the 600 block the second degree. Courtney then petition the Tuesday at The Meadows of Delphos, Ohio. have occurred when the vehicle of West First Street in refer- Foust was indicted after a court to enter treatment in lieu Kalida. No mail subscriptions will be of an unknown driver struck a ence to a an unruly juve- She was born Oct. 31, accepted in towns or villages Delphos Police Department of conviction, the court did grant where The Daily Herald paper second parked vehicle between nile. investigation was able to link Courtney’s motion. 1923, in Columbus Grove to Feb. 28 and March 5. Upon officers’ arrival, carriers or motor routes provide him to the burglary through the Matthew L. Peffley, 36, Van Stephan and Mary Catherine daily home delivery for $2.09 Douglas Rudasill, of they met with the complain- use of DNA. The burglary inci- Wert, entered a plea of guilty to a (Weber) Miller. Delphos, stated he parked his per week. ant who stated that Brandon dent took place in 2010 at a West charge of disseminating material On June 21, 1944, she mar- 405 North Main St. vehicle in the alleyway out- Kugler, 16, of Delphos had Fourth Street residence. harmful to juveniles, a misde- ried Leon C. Turnwald, who TELEPHONE 695-0015 side his residence with the become unruly with his par- Foust was released on a meanor of the first degree. died May 19, 2002. Office Hours passenger side facing the alley ents and was causing issues $5,000 unsecured bond if Judge Steele ordered a pre- Survivors include chil- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and on March 5, discovered in the home. As a result, arrangements can be made for sentence investigation and sched- dren Dorothy (Jose) Flores POSTMASTER: minor to moderate damage to charges of unruliness were electronic monitored house uled sentencing for March 23. of Ottoville, Steve (Ann) Send address changes the right rear. filed into Van Wert Juvenile Turnwald of Ft. Wayne, to THE DAILY HERALD, The exact date, time and Court. 405 N. Main St. Gomer man Jeanette (Kenneth) Hazelton Delphos, Ohio 45833 location of the collision were WEATHER of Ada, Irene Helms of Fort unknown. Police serve killed in crash Delphos weather Jennings and Nancy (Larry) A Gomer man was pro- Suer of Cincinnati; son-in-law Scholars of the Day nounced dead by the Putnam Business reports burglary arrest The high temperature James Ellerbrock of Ottawa; County Coroner Wednesday at Wednesday in Delphos was 20 grandchildren; 40 great- the St. Rita’s Ambulatory Care break-in warrant 50 and the low was 41. A grandchildren; five brothers, Center in Ottawa after his vehi- At 8:27 a.m. on Monday, At 9:07 p.m. on Monday, year ago today, the high was Norbert (Angela) Miller of cle was struck by another on Delphos police were called to Delphos Police served an 63 and the low was 43. The Ottoville, Ralph (Dorothy) St. Route 12 east of Columbus a business in the 200 block of arrest warrant in the 1000 record high for today is 73, set Miller of Kalida, Donald Grove. North Main Street in reference block of Lima Ave on in 1925 and the record low of “Doc” (Dorothy) Miller According to the State to a breaking-and-entering Johnny R. Foust, 49, of -2 was set in 1984. of Delphos, Virgil (Judy) Highway Patrol report, Jacob complaint. Delphos. Miller of Cloverdale and Art Graham, 21, was traveling east- WEATHER FORECAST Upon officers’ arrival, the The warrant was issued out Miller of Ocala, Fla.; six sis- bound on St. Rt. 12 when a Tri-county business owner stated that of Van Wert Common Pleas ters, Ethel (Orville) Burgei vehicle driven by Kayla Meyer, Associated Press sometime over the weekend, Court on charges of burglary. of Delphos, Julie Kaskel of St. John’s Scholar of the 19, of Leipsic, traveled left of TONIGHT: Snow likely someone had gained entry into Foust was transported to Delphos, Luella Madigan of Day is Brooklyn the business and taken items center after negotiating a curve with rain in the evening. Snow Wapakoneta, Irene Horner of Mueller. the Van Wert County Jail. likely after midnight. Total from inside. and struck the Graham vehicle, Lima and Dolores Mesker and Congratulations Detectives were called to causing it to leave the roadway snow accumulation under an Donna (Bill) Schlagbaum of inch. Lows in the upper 20s. Brooklyn! the scene to collect evidence Police probe on the south side coming to rest Delphos. and process the scene. in a ditch. Northwest winds 15 to 20 attempted mph. Chance of precipitation She was also preceded in Jefferson’s Scholar of the Graham was trapped in the death by a daughter, Agnes Day is Curtis vehicle a short time before 100 percent. Parked vehicle burglary FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy “Aggie” Ellerbrock, a grand- Miller. being freed by fire and EMS son, Andrew Helms; two At 6:09 p.m. on Monday, personnel. with a chance of snow with Congratulations damaged a slight chance of rain in the great-grandchildren, Myka Curtis! Delphos police were called Meyers vehicle came to Turnwald and Alexis Inkrott; At 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday, to the 500 block of West morning and partly cloudy rest in the eastbound lane. She with a slight chance of rain and a sister, Lenore Miller. Students can pick up their Delphos police were contacted First Street in reference to a was also transported to the Mrs. Turnwald retired awards in their school offices. by a subject who stated that the in the afternoon. Highs in the attempted burglary complaint. Ambulatory Care Center in lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 as the director of Religious victim’s vehicle was parked in Upon officers’ arrival, the Ottawa and then transferred to to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 Education for the Immaculate the 100 block of North Main victim stated someone had Blanchard Valley Hospital in mph. Chance of precipitation Conception Catholic Church FUNERAL Street when someone caused attempted to gain entry into Findlay, where she was treated 40 percent. of Ottoville and she had damage to the vehicle. the residence. and released. FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly worked in the Ottoville branch COIL, Helen Jeanette, 73, cloudy. A slight chance of rain of the Putnam County Library. of Delphos, funeral services and snow showers after midnight. She was a 1941 graduate of will begin at 11 a.m. Friday Lows in the lower 30s. West Ottoville High School. She at Harter and Schier Funeral winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of was a member of Immaculate Home, the Rev. David Howell Thurs., precipitation 20 percent. Conception Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be EXTENDED FORECAST Ottoville and its Rosary Altar in Walnut Grove Cemetery. SATURDAY: Mostly March 17 Society and was the historian Friends may call from 2 to cloudy. A chance of rain and 8 p.m. today and one hour snow showers in the morning for the Ottoville church and community. She was a member prior to services Friday at the with a chance of rain showers funeral home. Memorial con- in the afternoon. Highs in the of Putnam County Historical BEER upper 40s. Southwest winds 15 Society and in 2005, she pub- tributions may be made to to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 lished the book: History of Van Wert Inpatient Hospice SPECIALS mph. Chance of precipitation Ottoville and Vicinity, 1845- Center. ALL DAY 30 percent. 2001. She was named Woman SATURDAY NIGHT: of the Year, was a 4-H advisor LOTTERY & NIGHT Mostly cloudy. Lows in the for 30 years, made rosaries, upper 20s. enjoyed sewing and baking CLEVELAND (AP) — SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy. wedding cakes. She was a These Ohio lotteries were drawn Highs in the lower 40s. contributing author for the Wednesday: SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly Farmland News. She made Classic Lotto Get your green out! 05-10-13-14-27-40 cloudy. Lows in the upper everyone feel welcome. 20s. Mass of Christian Burial Estimated jackpot: $24.1 COME CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH US! MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. will begin at 10:30 a.m. million Mega Millions Serving all day... Highs in the lower 40s. 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STATE/LOCAL EarthTalk® Longtime be the most significant glob- measures to prevent con- al warming bill Congress has tamination, and must have passed to date. And envi- plans in place for corrective ronmentalists might have to action when something does abortion foe take what they can get: With go wrong. Smaller produc- Republicans now in control ers are exempt from some of of the House and gaining the more onerous and costly ground in the Senate, dedi- provisions of the new law, backs Ohio cated climate legislation but are nevertheless still may be even more elusive responsible for maintaining than analysts thought even the strict health safety stan- a year ago. dards set forth in its provi- ‘heartbeat’ bill sions. The new law also By KANTELE Republican-led House when, Dear EarthTalk: What increases the number and FRANKO in a rare move for someone specific issues and protec- frequency of inspections The Associated Press lobbying for a pending bill, tions are covered by the at both high-risk and non- he was allowed to address Food Safety Modernization high risk facilities. And the COLUMBUS — lawmakers from the speak- Act recently signed into FDA can now order recalls Lawmakers considering an er’s dais during a House ses- Photo courtesy FDA law? of tainted foods; before Ohio bill that would outlaw sion. He told them the bill Some 48 million Americans are afflicted with a form of — P. Palmerino, New FSMA’s enactment, the abortions after the first medi- is “the next major step in food borne illness each year. The Food Safety Modernization York, NY agency could only negoti- cally detectable heartbeat reclaiming for all of us the Act, signed into law in January 2011, now gives the U.S. ate with businesses to order heard testimony Wednesday right to life that we were each Food and Drug Administration wider latitude in protect- Existing laws and over- voluntary recalls. from a pioneer of the modern born with.” ing our food supply, including the ability to order recalls of sight from the U.S. Food Given that some 15 per- anti-abortion movement and Rep. Armond Budish, the tainted foods (previously, the agency could only negotiate and Drug Administration cent of our food supply— from a bill supporter whose Democratic House leader, with businesses to order voluntary recalls). (FDA) have done a decent including 60 percent of mother had an abortion pro- said he was concerned by the job of keeping the vast fresh fruits and 80 percent cedure while pregnant with move, calling it “an unprec- E - The Environmental their sanctity for everyone majority of Americans safe of seafood—is imported, her. edented breach of House pro- Magazine to share,” President Obama from food borne illnesses, the new law also requires Cincinnati physician Jack tocol.” said upon signing the bill but several recent cases of importers to verify the safe- Willke, a former president Lawmakers on the health Dear EarthTalk: I into law. contamination have put the ty of food from their foreign of the National Right to Life committee also heard from understand that Congress While the law doesn’t spotlight on what more we suppliers and authorizes the Committee and founder of 33-year-old Melissa Ohden passed legislation not too specifically address global can do to protect ourselves FDA to block foods from the International Right to Life of Sioux City, Iowa, who long ago that protected a warming in its language, from unwittingly consum- facilities or countries that Federation, told the House said her mother attempted to few million acres of wil- environmentalists are over- ing harmful bacteria, para- refuse inspections. Health and Aging Committee abort her during pregnancy derness areas, parks and joyed at the climate ben- sites, viruses and toxins that FSMA also provides he believes that opposition to in 1977 through the use of a wild rivers, in part to help efits that protecting so could be lurking on our din- funds for training, equip- abortion has increased and caustic salt solution. Ohden offset climate change. How much land will bring. “Our ner plates. ment and facilities at food it’s the right time to push for urged the panel to support does conserving land pre- forests store vast amounts The U.S. Centers for safety agencies across fed- the so-called heartbeat bill. the bill, saying it would help vent global warming? of carbon in tree trunks, Disease Control (CDC) eral, state, local, territori- If passed, it would ban abor- protect lives like hers and — M. Oakes, roots, leaves, dead wood reports that, of the 48 mil- al, tribal and even foreign tions earlier in pregnancy that of her young daughter, Charlottesville, NC and soils—a service that is lion Americans afflicted jurisdictions to ensure that than laws in effect today. It who wouldn’t exist if Ohden becoming ever more essen- with some sort of food borne all parties are up to snuff could affect pregnancies as had been aborted. The legislation in ques- tial as the threat of global illness every year, 128,000 on the ways and means of early as six weeks along. “As much as people can tion is called the Omnibus climate change mounts due are hospitalized and about preventing and containing Opponents have said the say they’re pro-choice, I Public Land Management to the buildup of human- 3,000 die. In response to this food borne illnesses. bill would be unconstitutional. guarantee you that if they Act. It was passed by both generated carbon dioxide growing problem, in January “Really this is a major Willke said he wouldn’t walked in my shoes, if they houses of Congress and and other greenhouse gases 2011 Congress passed and victory for every American have supported the bill 20 felt what it feels like to be signed into law by President in the atmosphere,” reports President Obama signed who will sit down at the years ago but now “the tides that child who was aborted, Obama in the spring of the nonprofit Wilderness into law the landmark Food dinner table and have more are turning” in the public’s they would feel differently,” 2009. The Act protects Society. Safety Modernization Act confidence that their food is opinions about abortion, she said after speaking to the some two million acres out- Plants and trees utilize (FSMA), a comprehensive going to be safe,” says Erik especially among younger committee. right as wilderness in nine ground-level carbon dioxide $1.4 billion bill that aims Olson of the Pew Health people. Even if it’s rejected The testimony came different states (California, as building blocks in pho- to stop outbreaks of food Group, one the most vocal or the law is overturned, the moments after the House Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, tosynthesis. The more flora borne illnesses before they of hundreds of nonprofits in bill is a step toward protect- panel passed another abor- New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, we leave growing naturally begin. favor of strengthening our ing more unborn children and tion-related measure, clear- Virginia and West Virginia) on the ground, the more “This law makes every- nation’s food safety net. could pave the way for more ing the way for it to head to and requires the Bureau of greenhouse gas we can store one responsible and account- legislation based on similar the full House for a vote. The Land Management to priori- (or “sequester”) there and able at each step in today’s EarthTalk® is writ- ideas, he said. legislation would ban abor- tize conservation on another prevent from drifting on up global food supply chain,” ten and edited by Roddy He said he disagrees with tion coverage by health plans 26 million acres of most- to the atmosphere where reports FDA Commissioner Scheer and Doug Moss and fellow right-to-life advocates operating in new insurance ly Western lands. The bill it can contribute to global Margaret Hamburg. “This is a registered trademark who suggest it’s not the right markets, called exchanges, also established three new warming. law represents a sea change of E - The Environmental time for the measure and that which are laid out in the fed- national park units, a new “Although investments in for food safety in America, Magazine (www.emagazine. it will be struck down. eral health care overhaul. The national monument, three energy efficiency and clean bringing a new focus on com). “My answer is, so what?” federal law allows states to new national conservation energy will provide the only prevention, and I expect that he said. “Sure it’ll get vetoed. impose that restriction. areas, over 1,000 miles of permanent solutions to cli- in the coming years it will Doesn’t matter. It’ll be The Ohio measure would national wild and scenic riv- mate change, forest seques- have a dramatic and posi- Keep up to date on foreign af- back.” apply to coverage for abor- ers, and four new nation- tration can buy us time to tive effect on the safety of fairs, local events, fashion, Willke later had an oppor- tions that don’t involve rape, al trails. 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“To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.” POLITICS — Voltaire, French writer and philosopher (1694-1778) Libya poses difficult question for candidates By TOM RAUM kind of U.S. response without Meanwhile, Sen. Richard Associated Press being specific. Lugar of Indiana, the senior Others mentioned in the Republican on the Foreign WASHINGTON — running, including former Relations panel, has become What to do about Libya and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt the top GOP advocate for Moammar Gadhafi? It’s not Romney and Indiana Gov. moderation. The U.S. should only a national security ques- Mitch Daniels, have not made not “launch military interven- tion for President Barack an issue out of Libya. tion into yet another Muslim Obama. Twenty months Politicians of various country, without thinking before the next election, it’s stripes “are wary of the long and hard about the con- a difficult political question, very ambiguous situation in sequences and implications,” too, for the Republicans who Libya,” said Ross K. Baker, Lugar says. hope to take his place as com- a Rutgers University political Until the last few days, mander in chief. science professor. “A week Libya was hardly mentioned There are plenty of strong ago, almost anybody would by prospective presidential opinions coming from Capitol have put their chips on the contenders. Hill. Lawmakers of both par- fall of Gadhafi. But clearly, President Reagan launched ties are sounding off, includ- there’s been a reversal of for- U.S. airstrikes on Libya in ing some calling for immedi- tune for him. This is causing 1986 after a bombing at a ate military action. But others bipartisan confusion.” Berlin disco — which the U.S. are urging moderation. Libya was not even men- blamed on Libya — that killed Obama met Wednesday tioned during a candidates’ three people, including two Chief resigns with his top security advisers forum Monday in Waukee, American soldiers. The air- IT WAS NEWS THEN to discuss a variety of human- Iowa, that focused heavily strikes killed about 100 people after tea party itarian and military options. on domestic issues and was in Libya, including Gadhafi’s One Year Ago The White House emphasized attended by Pawlenty and young adopted daughter at his • The Levy Core Committee for the Delphos City Schools’ criticism on tape that key decisions have yet to Santorum. Tripoli compound. 1 percent Income Tax Levy voters will see on the May 4 WASHINGTON (AP) — be made. Among the most outspo- Former Arkansas Gov. Primary Ballot met for the first time Tuesday evening. Andy NPR’s president and CEO Yet, Republicans weigh- ken in calling for a no-fly Mike Huckabee says a no-fly Mox, Gary Mack and Margie Rostorfer will head the com- resigned Wednesday in an ing a possible presidential run zone are three senators span- zone would be “very impor- mittee. effort to limit the damage from — who have commented on ning the political spectrum: tant because that way you hidden camera footage of a Libya — seem to favor a no- John Kerry, a Democrat from keep (Gadhafi) from flying 25 Years Ago — 1986 fellow executive deriding the fly zone. That includes former Massachusetts who is chair- mercenaries in.” He would • Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held today at Gray tea party movement as “seri- House Speaker Newt Gingrich, man of the Senate Foreign also position a naval armada Drug Store, 1030 Elida Ave. Cutting the ribbon were Mayor ously racist.” Conservatives former Arkansas Gov. Mike Relations Committee, Arizona off the Libyan coast. Harold Wieging and Charlie Ortiz, senior vice-president of called the video proof that the Huckabee, former Minnesota Republican John McCain and Anthony Cordesman, a Operations of Gray Drug Store. The store is a full-line drug network is biased and unde- Gov. Tim Pawlenty and for- Connecticut independent Joe national security analyst at store covering 10,000 square feet. serving of federal funds. mer Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Lieberman. the Center for Strategic and • St. John’s, with four wrestlers qualified for state, had to NPR’s board had pushed Santorum. Former Alaska “Every day that goes by, International Studies said win matches with the first and second place teams. Randy for the resignation of Vivian Gov. Sarah Palin has criti- every hour that goes by, much of the talk of a no-fly Stemen won the 185-pound match 10-9. Todd Rode, leading Schiller, whom conservatives cized Obama for not offering innocent Libyans are being zone seems divorced from the 4-3 in the final period, was forced to take chances and it cost also criticized in October for timely support for the Libyan attacked and massacred from reality of what’s actually hap- him a regional individual title. Also qualifying for state were firing analyst Juan Williams people and has hinted at some the air,” says McCain. pening on the ground. Mark Wegesin and Steve Adams. Both won their regionals over comments he made maches. about Muslims. She was not Spending fight: Back to the bargaining table • Ohio Child Conservation League’s western district in the video, which was post- spring conference “Bloom Where You’re Planted” will be ed Tuesday by a conserva- By LAURIE KELLMAN from Planned Parenthood. inserting itself into the pro- March 22 at Gomer Elementary School. Following lunch the tive activist, but she told The Associated Press “These aren’t serious,” cess through Vice President guest speaker will be Pat Vivo. Hostess leagues for the day Associated Press that staying Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb. said Joe Biden. are Country Cousins and Diapers to Dates. on would only hurt NPR’s WASHINGTON — Their of the two measures. “Who Wednesday’s votes at least opening budget gambits his- would pay attention to either established what’s not accept- fight for federal money. tory, lawmakers are return- one of these bills if they’re able. The $12 billion in cuts “We took a reputational hit 50 Years Ago — 1961 ing to the bargaining table in not serious?” proposed by senior Senate • A record attendance was set at the Phi Delta Sorority around the Juan Williams inci- search of a fiscal plan that cuts A slate of potential chal- Democrats and embraced by benefit style show and card party held on Wednesday in dent, and this was another blow spending, as voters demanded lengers to moderates like President Barack Obama are the auditorium of the new Franklin Street Elementary. An to NPR’s reputation. There’s in the last election, and could Snowe, Nelson and others too modest for Republicans, almost overflow crowd saw some of the prettiest of spring no question,” she said. carry political value in the are raptly watching Congress and the $61 billion in cuts that and summer fashions which were modeled by a number of The timing of the video was next one. over the next year, particu- tea partiers and other conserva- local persons. exceptionally bad from NPR’s The balance is particularly larly on budget and spending tives pushed through the House • Delphos St. John’s Blue Jays and the Green Devils of perspective, with Republicans delicate for senators up for issues. are too severe for Democrats. Mount Victory will get the ball rolling in the Class A district in the new House majority re-election next year. Some, Democrats put off the 2011 The votes also provided basketball tournament Friday night in the Lima Senior looking to cut all federal fund- mostly Democrats, bucked budget battle last year when an early scorecard for 2012 High gym. Leipsic and Crestview will meet at 9 p.m. to ing of public radio and tele- their parties in a pair of votes they ran Congress, only to find election watchers. Ten Senate complete the first round in the tourney. The winners of the vision. Public broadcasting Wednesday that sank a slash- themselves with a weaker hand Democrats, half of them run- two Friday night games will meet on Saturday for the district officials say that would force ing budget proposal passed after voters in November turned ning for re-election and some finals. some stations to fold. by the House and killed a less control of the House over to facing stiff challenges, voted • Local music lovers were reminded Thursday by Rev. The video showed two con- onerous Senate alternative. Republicans and gave the GOP against their own party’s Don R. Yocom, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, that servative activists posing as The two versions were a half-dozen more Senate seats. measure. the Taylor University Chorale will be heard in concert at members of a fake Muslim nearly $50 billion apart on Since then, the government’s “There are way too many the local church on March 11. The popular 45-voice group group at a lunch meeting with how much spending should been hobbling along at roughly people in denial around here will present a varied program of sacred classics and Negro NPR’s top fundraiser, Ron be cut over the next seven 2010 spending levels through about the nature of the prob- spirituals. Schiller, who is not related months. Neither stood a a series of temporary spending lem and how serious it is,” to Vivian Schiller and who chance of passing. Senate extensions. said Sen. Claire McCaskill, 75 Years Ago — 1936 also resigned. The men offered Democrats brought them up At issue was legislation to D-Mo. Her party’s cuts are • The four Thomas Brothers, Herbert, George, Willard NPR a $5 million donation to cancel each other out and fund the day-to-day operat- not enough, she said. and Vernon, sons of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas, of west of and engaged in a wide-rang- move forward with negotia- ing budgets of every federal Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Vaughnsville, were on their way to California. They were ing discussion about tea party tions on a compromise. agency through Sept. 30, the Va., voted the same way for The votes could be faint end of the budget year, and the same reason. But he cou- appearing with Major Edward Bowes Unit Eleven which is Republicans, pro-Israel bias in the media and anti-intellectu- memories by Election Day provide a $158 billion infu- pled his vote with a complaint scheduled to entertain along the west coast during the coming 2012, suggested senators who sion for military operations in about the way Washington summer. alism. “The current Republican will face voters then. Iraq and Afghanistan. works, from the president on • Two Delphos boys, one from each of the local high “This is the beginning of The combatants are facing down, echoing a common schools, Jefferson and St. John’s, will likely have an oppor- Party is not really the Republican Party. It’s been the process, not the end of the a March 18 deadline on the theme in last year’s election. tunity to attend a meeting of boys from all parts of Ohio to hijacked by this group that is ... process,” said Sen. Olympia latest temporary extension. “Why are we voting on par- be held in Columbus the week of June 20. Commemorative not just Islamophobic but, real- Snowe, R-Maine. A supporter Republicans in the House tisan proposals that we know Post No. 268, American Legion, is planning to arrange for the ly, xenophobic,” Ron Schiller of abortion rights, she none- already are drafting another will fail, that we all know sending of these boys in accordance with plans of the Legion said in the video, referring to theless voted for the House- one on the safe assumption do not balance our nation’s in the state. the tea party movement. “They passed measure that would there won’t be a deal by then priorities with the need to get • Catherine Beckmann, West Fifth Street, received the believe in sort of white, mid- cut spending by $61 billion on a 6 1/2-month measure, our fiscal house in order?” members of her sorority, the Phi Delta, into her home on dle America, gun-toting — it’s and strip taxpayer funding even with the White House he said. Monday evening for a social meeting. A supper was followed scary. They’re seriously racist, by a short business meeting. Later, tables were arranged racist people.” A fresh focus on Social Security in budget debate for bridge. Elsie Steinle held high score in the cards. In He also said NPR “would By STEPHEN and Medicaid. Security has built up a $2.6 two weeks the sorority will meet at the home of Florence be better off in the long run Humphreys, near Gomer. OHLEMACHER “If you don’t think Social trillion surplus over the past without federal funding.” That Associated Press Security is becoming unrav- 30 years. was a point many Republicans eled as a safety net, you’re not “Social Security benefits are are more than willing to con- WASHINGTON — In the listening,” says Sen. Lindsey entirely self-financing,” White cede. midst of the budget crisis, Graham, R-S.C. “This year House budget director Jacob Moderately confused Last month, when the House an old debate has broken out it is paying more in benefits Lew wrote in a Feb. 21 article voted to eliminate funding for with new force: Should Social than it collects in taxes. Once in USA Today. “They are paid the Corporation for Public Security be seen as part of the it goes off this cliff, it goes for with payroll taxes collected Broadcasting, which pro- deficit that Washington needs fast.” from workers and their employ- vides money to public radio to rein in? House Republican leaders ers throughout their careers. and television stations, no The White House is balk- say their budget plan for next These taxes are placed in a trust Republicans stepped forward ing at calls to tackle Social year will address entitlement fund dedicated to paying ben- to defend it. Sen. Jim DeMint, Security’s financial problems programs, including Social efits owed to current and future Security. President Barack beneficiaries.” a South Carolina Republican, now, before baby boomers swamp the system. But the Obama kept the administra- That argument, however, introduced similar legislation massive retirement program, tion’s hands off the big benefit overlooks a nagging fact: in the Senate last week. like the rest of the govern- programs in his budget plan The money in the trust funds Similar efforts to strip ment, is running a deficit and for next year, saying it will has been spent over the years funding from public broad- has become part of the argu- take time to create the politi- to help fund other govern- casting in 2005 and in the ment on Capitol Hill. cal environment necessary for ment programs. In return, the 1990s were unsuccessful, but The elderly and disabled Democrats and Republicans to Treasury Department issued DeMint’s spokesman Wesley don’t need to worry about los- negotiate in good faith on such bonds to Social Security, Denton said, “I don’t expect ing their benefits or seeing difficult long-term issues. which earn interest and are the vote to be the same as it them cut anytime soon. The But Social Security’s prob- backed by the government, has in the past.” Obama administration is cor- lems do have some imme- just like bonds sold in public Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a rect in asserting that Social diacy. Last year’s $37 bil- debt markets. Democrat from Oregon, said Security doesn’t face an lion operating deficit — the When Social Security runs this is the first time he hasn’t immediate crisis. But the pro- first since the system was last a deficit, it redeems its bonds been able to get interest from gram’s red ink will only get overhauled in the 1980s — is with the Treasury Department any Republicans to co-chair worse the longer policymak- expected to grow to $45 bil- to cover the red ink. But the Public Broadcasting ers don’t act. lion in 2011. Over the next Treasury gets the money to Caucus that he founded a While Congress has spent decade, the program is pro- pay Social Security the same decade ago. the past several weeks debat- jected to run up more than places the government gets all ing how much to cut gov- $500 billion in operating defi- its money: either from taxes Rep. Michael McCaul of ernment spending through cits if Congress doesn’t act, and other revenues or by bor- Texas, the Republican co- September, a growing number according to the nonpartisan rowing it. Last year, the gov- chair of the caucus last year, of lawmakers say they also Congressional Budget Office. ernment borrowed 37 cents said he would leave it entirely want to act on long-term con- White House officials and of every dollar it spent. This because “NPR has crossed the cerns about benefit programs some Democrats in Congress year it’s borrowing 43 cents of line to political bias.” like Social Security, Medicare say not to worry: Social every dollar. 1

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COMMUNITY LANDMARK 7 CLC members receive perfect attendance The February 2011 meeting Bea Geise will be stepping in Fort Haven at 5:30 p.m. of CLC Council 88 was called the treasurer’s role while Mandi There is a 5K and half-mile Kitchen to order by President Shelley Kahle is out for the birth of her fun run to be held March 26 at the Hoersten; 15 members and three twins. Ottoville Parish Center to benefit young guests were present. Seven people received gifts Eric Grote. We have been asked Minutes and treasurer’s report for 2010 perfect attendance — to donate baked goods for their were read and accepted. Kohls, Margaret Schimmoeller, bake sale. They can be dropped Press A thank-you card was Jenn Gasser, Christy Good, off there that morning or get them received from Eda Kohls. Cheryl Kahle, Nancy Wiechert and to Steffan or Kathy Luersman the Delphos Wastewater With the Lenten season Sickels is organizing members Hoersten. night before. Treatment Plant here, it is time to get out the to bring meals to Eda during her A $50 donation to Fort The group is donating $250 fish and seafood recipes. recovery. Jennings Post Prom was to the Ronald McDonald House Here is one to add to your Get well and 90th birth- approved. (Columbus) for Charitable day cards were sent to Eda, an New Cleveland Council Donations. Matching funds will CALENDAR OF list. Creamy Seafood Pasta encouragement card was sent to invited the group to their meet- be going to a local family facing is a very hearty meal that Thelma Minnig, get well cards ing today. Mass is at 6:30 p.m. large medical bills. A general EVENTS can be on the table in just sent to Rich and Betty Hugel, with short meeting and wine tast- donation to the Fort Jennings Fire 30 minutes! a 50th anniversary card sent to ing after. The group will hold its Department for $250 was also Bob and Carol Meyer, and get monthly meeting in conjunction approved; a general donation of TODAY Creamy Seafood Pasta on medium speed until mix- 5-7 p.m. — The Interfaith well cards sent to Jim and Janice with New Cleveland’s. $250 was also give to Eric’s 5K 16 ounces uncooked lin- ture is smooth. Set aside. Kleman. Chris Steffan and Elaine Day to benefit Eric Grote. Thrift Shop is open for shop- guine In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil Kim McCabe received a Wehri will audit the checkbook ping. 1 can (18.5 ounces) over medium-high heat until prize for selling the most election this year. 8 p.m. — American Progresso Traditional New hot. Add onions and cook dinner tickets and Elaine Wehri The group will carol April Legion Post 268, 415 N. England clam chowder about 3 minutes. 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6 – The Herald Thursday, March 10, 2011 www.delphosherald.com SPORTS Titans overpower Wildcats; T-Birds soar past Patriots By JIM METCALFE was on fire, hitting 7-of-8 push the tempo with their errors; and 10 fouls. [email protected] shots personally from all pressure defense in the second overt the court. He scored the stanza. Though Schoemaker JEFFERSON/OTTAWA- GLANDORF ELIDA — Jefferson first eight for the Titans. The slowed down, TJ Metzger JEFFERSON (41) and Ottawa-Glandorf met Wildcats got fielders from took over, scoring seven of Austin Jettinghoff 0-0-0, up in the Division III Elida seniors Nick Cook (4 points) his 14 game markers to pick Ryan Ebbeskotte 3-5-12, Shayn District last spring, with the and Logan Bonifas (11 mark- up the slack. O-G canned Klinger 0-0-0, Nick Dunlap 3-1- 8, Nick Cook 2-0-4, Zach Ricker Titans escaping with a 56-55 ers, 10 rebounds) to be with- 8-of-15 to the Wildcats’ 0-0-0, Logan Bonifas 5-0-11, Zac squeaker. in 8-4 before the Titans ran 3-of-10 in the period, though Lumpkins 0-2-2, Mitchell Antalis Titan senior Travis off a 14-0 spurt — with 10 the Red and White tried to 1-0-2, Ross Thompson 0-2-2. Schoemaker wasn’t going to markers from Schoemaker — answer by getting to the free- Totals 14-10-41. OTTAWA-GLANDORF (85) let it happen again Wednesday to take total control with a throw line (7-of-12; 10-of- Eric Beckman 0-0-0, John night in the 2010-11 Division 22-4 spread. Bonifas broke 20 overall for 50% against Lammers 3-2-11, Matt Kaufman III district semifinals on the that string with a free-throw O-G’s 4-of-4 for 100%). 1-0-3, Travis Schoemaker 10-0- Bank One Court of the Elida jumper with 46 ticks on the Senior Ryan Ebbeskotte (7 25, TJ Metzger 6-0-14, Jacob Leopold 0-0-0, Nate Brickner Fieldhouse. board but Drew Ellerbrock boards, 3 assists) scored eight 2-0-4, Matt Peck 3-0-8, Adam He scored 18 markers hit a pair of singles at 40.4 of his team-high 12 in the Hershberger 2-0-4, Michael in the first period, includ- seconds and John Lammers canto. The Titans’ lead as Rosebrook 1-0-2, Landon Pothast ing four treys, in helping the a 3-ball from the right wing high as 29 three times but the 1-0-2, Drew Ellerbrock 0-2-2, Andrew Trenkamp 4-0-8, Logan Titans (14-8) to a huge start with 3.2 ticks on the board Wildcats got within 46-20 on Koch 0-0-0, Ross Ellerbrock 1-0- en route to an 85-41 rout over for a 27-6 spread. two free tosses by senior Zac 2. Totals 34-4-85. the Wildcats. “When someone is shoot- Lumpkins with 2.3 seconds Score by Quarters: In the nightcap, Lima ing like that, you just want showing. Jefferson 6 14 14 7 - 41 Central Catholic set up a to keep feeding him. Travis The Titans never let their Ott.-Glan. 27 19 22 17 - 85 Three-point goals: Jefferson, rematch with the Titans with was that guy tonight; I don’t lead drop below 26 points — Tom Morris photo Dunlap, Ebbeskotte, Bonifas; a 62-40 demolition of Patrick think he took a bad shot 53-27 midway through on an Jefferson senior Mitchell Antalis showed the kind of Ottawa-Glandorf, Schoemaker 5, Henry. The two teams will in his opening span,” O-G Ebbeskotte basket — but the Lammers 3, Metzger 2, Peck 2, effort the Wildcats displayed all season, diving to try and meet up for the district title coach Josh Leslie explained. Titans ran off a 15-7 closing Kaufman. knock a loose ball from Ottawa-Glandorf senior Travis at 1 p.m. Saturday. “We had a great second span to grab a 68-34 margin ---- Schoemaker Wednesday night at Elida. Schoemaker scored LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC/ “The game was over half against Liberty-Benton on a 3-ball by Lammers (11 18 points in the first period alone as the Titans ousted the PATRICK HENRY in the first five minutes. Friday and we carried that counters, 3 treys) with 1.9 PATRICK HENRY (40) Wildcats by 44. Schoemaker had a 1-man over into tonight. Our defense seconds to go. Brendan Bishop 0-0-0, Kurt will recover from this and Kidd eight. Gibson 0-0-0, Austin Christman clinic; he had something like and rebounding did its job; The Titans ran off the 4-0-10, Kolby Seeman 0-0-0, Brett 14 points in the first five min- that’s how we have to play. first 11 markers in the fourth will be back.” LCC shot a stellar 26-of- Ziegler 0-0-0, Brett Yungmann 3-1- utes,” Jefferson coach Marc We have to create offense period and that allowed both Ottawa-Glandorf out- 48 from the field, 6-of-9 7, Kodi Nafziger 1-2-4, Zach Klein Smith noted. “It didn’t mat- off of our defense. We hit coaches to end the night for boarded Jefferson 38-27 (10- downtown, for 54.2 percent; 0-0-0, Shane Bostleman 4-1-9, 11 offensive) as Metzger, 4-of-6 from the charity line Kent Tietje 4-2-10, Nick Gerschutz ter what we did defensively. 13 3s; when you’re shooting their starters, with Smith 0-0-0. Totals 16-6-40. They get so much of their like that, you can’t argue. allowing the Wildcat fans a Adam Hershberger and Matt (66.7%); grabbed 29 boards LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC offense from their defense; However, we know we have final chance for a round of Peck grabbed six each. They (10 offensive) as Derek Allen (62) that’s what usually leads to to get more post touches for applause for his five seniors forced 21 turnovers (13 of added four; and committed Bubba Krieg 3-0-6, Austin success in the tournament. our big guys inside from now (the fifth being Mitchell their own) and totaled 17 12 turnovers and 14 fouls. Stolly 6-1-15, Tre’on Johnson 2-1-6, Bruce Hodges 0-0-0, Billy They were making shots on.” Antalis with 4 boards and 2 fouls (11 for Delphos). Bubba Krieg delivered five Taflinger 4-0-9, Taylor Royster so they could set up their O-G hit 10-of-17 shots in points) as they closed their Lima Central Catholic assists and Taylor Royster 2-2-6, Corey Stump 0-0-0, Travis defense. If we had played the period, including 5-of-7 Wildcat cage careers. used its own stellar full-court three thefts. Clark 0-0-0, Sam Huffman 0-0-0, extremely well, I am not sure downtown — they were a “There’s five seniors in defense to stymie the Patriots Patrick Henry was topped John Kidd 3-0-8, Tyler O’Connor 2-0-4, Anthony Wilkerson 0-0-0, it would have made a differ- flaming 13-of-21 on 3-balls their hurting right now. I have in the nightcap. by the 10 markers each of Derek Allen 3-0-6, Jon Steiger ence in the outcome. We just for the night (34-of-61 over- had a lot of pleasure coaching The Thunderbirds (19-3) Austin Christman and Kent 1-0-2. Totals 26-4-62. got beaten by a better team all for 55.6% versus 14-of-47 them, over the years,” Smith only had one player in dou- Tietje. They canned 16-of- Score by Quarters: tonight.” for the Wildcats, 3-of-14 long added. “They are winners on ble digits: Austin Stolly (4 45 fielders, 2-of-17 long dis- Pat. Henry 9 8 3 20 - 40 boards) with 15. However, tance, and 6-of-8 free shots Lima CC 12 17 19 14 - 62 No matter what Jefferson range, for 29.8%), thanks to the court, in the classroom Three-point goals: Patrick (12-10) tried to do defensive- the deep Titans’ full-court and in the community. I have they had nine players score (75%). They ended up with Henry, Christman 2; Lima Central ly, the 6-1 Schoemaker (25 pressure. no doubt they will be winners at least two points, with Billy 23 off the glass (11 offen- Catholic, Stolly 2, Kidd 2, Johnson, counters - 5 treys - 4 assists) The Titans continued to at college and in life. They Taflinger with nine and John sive) as Tietje had five; 12 Taflinger. 50-second spurt sparks WOMEN’S CONFERENCE MEN’S CONFERENCE Cougars’ rout of Redmen TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT ADA - For the opening scored eight points in a The Associated Press At The UCCU Center, Orem, Utah The Associated Press vs. Cal State Northridge-Cal State Fullerton 13 minutes of Wednesday key 50-second spurt as the Big Sky Conference Wednesday’s First Round Results Atlantic Coast Conference winner, 9:30 p.m. or Mid At The Stott Center, Portland, Ore. Houston Baptist 73, South Dakota 64; At Greensboro Coliseum, evening’s Division II district Cougars routed the Redmen Today’s Quarterfinals North Dakota 83, NJIT 56; Utah Valley 81, Greensboro, N.C. Conference USA semi-final at Ohio Northern 63-37 in the opener at the Montana State vs. Eastern Texas-Pan American 65 Today’s First Round At The Don Haskins Center, El Paso, University, Fostoria had Van ONU Sports Center. Washington, 9 p.m.; Montana vs. Idaho Friday’s Semifinals Virginia vs. Miami, Noon; Boston Texas State, 11:15 p.m. Houston Baptist vs. North Dakota, College vs. Wake Forest, 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday’s First Round Results Wert right where it wanted The win sends Van Wert Friday’s Semifinals 2 p.m.; Chicago State vs. Utah Valley, Maryland vs. N.C. State, 7 p.m.; Virginia East Carolina 75, UCF 60; Southern the Cougars. to the district championship, Northern Colorado vs. higher-seeded 4:30 p.m. Tech vs. Georgia Tech, 9:30 p.m. Mississippi 63, Tulane 47; Marshall 97, The Redmen were frustrat- where the Cougars will face first-round winner, 7:30 p.m.; Portland Friday’s Quarterfinals Houston 87; Rice 58, SMU 57 State vs. lower-seeded first-round winner, Horizon League North Carolina vs. Virginia-Miami win- Today’s Quarterfinals ing the Cougar attack, lim- Western Buckeye League 10 p.m. Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Results ner, Noon; Clemson vs. Boston College- UAB vs. East Carolina, 1 p.m.; iting Van Wert to 2-of-17 champion Celina. Wright State 63, Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wake Forest winner, 2:30 p.m.; Duke vs. Memphis vs. Southern Mississippi, 3:30 shooting (12 percent) while Tickets for the Van Wert Big South Conference 58; Cleveland State 61, Illinois-Chicago Maryland-N.C. State winner, 7 p.m.; Florida p.m.; UTEP vs. Marshall, 7:30 p.m.; Tulsa forcing nine turnovers. district final 7 p.m. Saturday At The Millis Center, High Point, 58; Butler 64, Detroit 38; Wisconsin-Green State vs. Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech win- vs. Rice, 10 p.m. N.C. Bay 89, Loyola of Chicago 41 ner, 9:30 p.m. Friday’s Semifinals Thank goodness for the will be on sale as follows: Friday’s First Round Friday’s Semifinals - At Highest- UAB-East Carolina winner vs. Cougars, the final three min- Today: season ticket hold- Liberty vs. Coastal Carolina, Noon; Remaining Seed Atlantic 10 Conference Memphis-Southern Mississippi winner, 4 utes proved to be the differ- ers - 5-6:30 p.m. in the AD’s High Point vs. Charleston Southern, 2 Wisconsin-Green Bay vs. Wright State, At Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, p.m.; UTEP-Marshall winner vs. Tulsa-Rice p.m.; Radford vs. Winthrop, 5:30 p.m.; TBA; Cleveland State vs. Butler, TBA N.J. winner, 6:30 p.m. ence. office. Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville, 7:30 Friday’s Quarterfinals Van Wert closed the half Tickets will also be sold p.m. Mid-American Conference Xavier vs. Dayton, Noon; Duquesne Great West Conference (Non- on a 13-0 run, all of which at Derry Drugs all day Friday At Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2:30 p.m.; Temple vs. automatic bid) Big 12 Conference Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Results La Salle, 6:30 p.m.; Richmond vs. Rhode At UCCU Center, Orem, Utah came in the final 2:46, and and until noon Saturday. At Municipal Auditorium, Kansas Bowling Green 66, Ohio 57; Central Island, 9 p.m. Today’s First Round City, Mo. Michigan 90, Buffalo 69; Toledo 73, Akron NJIT vs. Houston Baptist, 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Results 65; Eastern Michigan 69, Kent State 65 Big East Conference North Dakota vs. Texas-Pan American, Baylor 86, Kansas 51; Kansas State Friday’s Semifinals At Madison Square Garden, New 7 p.m.; South Dakota vs. Chicago State, 56, Iowa State 53; Texas A&M 77, Texas Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan, York 9:30 p.m. OHIO PREP SCORES 50; Oklahoma 71, Texas Tech 69 Noon; Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan, 2:30 Wednesday’s Second Round Friday’s Semifinals The Associated Press Village Bay 39 Friday’s Semifinals p.m. Results NJIT-Houston Baptist winner vs. North Baylor vs. Kansas State, 1 p.m.; Texas Connecticut 79, Georgetown 62; St. Dakota-Texas-Pan American winner, Boys Shelby 60, Sandusky A&M vs. Oklahoma, 3:30 p.m. Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Perkins 58, OT John’s 65, Rutgers 63; Cincinnati 87, South 7 p.m.; Utah Valley vs. South Dakota- Division I At Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Florida 61; Marquette 67, West Virginia 61 Chicago State winner, 9:30 p.m. Berea 47, Brunswick 44 St. Bernard Roger Bacon Big West Conference Coliseum, Winston-Salem, N.C. Today’s Quarterfinals Garfield Hts. 59, Cle. Hts. 59, St. Paris Graham 29 At The Honda Center, Anaheim, Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Results Pittsburgh vs. Connecticut, Noon; Mid-American Conference 40 Tol. Rogers 51, Tol. Waite Calif. Morgan State 43, Maryland-Eastern Syracuse vs. St. John’s, 2 p.m.; Notre At Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland Lakewood St. Edward 93, 50 Friday’s Semifinals Shore 39; Hampton 78, South Carolina Dame vs. Cincinnati, 7 p.m.; Louisville vs. Today’s Quarterfinals Lakewood 39 Tol. Scott 64, Defiance 61 Cal Poly vs. UC Davis, 3 p.m.; Pacific State 55 Marquette, 9 p.m. Western Michigan vs. Bowling Green, Lyndhurst Brush 68, Solon Van Wert 63, Fostoria 36 vs. UC Riverside, 5:15 p.m. Today’s Quarterfinals Friday’s Semifinals Noon; Miami (Ohio) vs. Akron, 2:30 p.m.; North Carolina A&T vs. Howard, Noon; Pittsburgh-Connecticut winner vs. Kent State vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m.; Ball State 66 Zanesville 55, Wintersville Colonial Athletic Association Florida A&M vs. Coppin State, 2:30 p.m. Massillon Jackson 57, Can. Indian Creek 44 Syracuse-St. John’s winner, 7 p.m.; Notre vs. Ohio, 9:30 p.m. At Show Place Arena, Upper Friday’s Semifinals Dame-Cincinnati winner vs. Louisville- Friday’s Semifinals McKinley 33 Division III Marlboro, Md. Hampton vs. Florida A&M-Coppin Marquette winner, 9 p.m. Western Michigan-Bowling Green win- Richfield Revere 54, N. Burton Berkshire 59, Today’s First Round State winner, Noon; Morgan State vs. ner vs. Miami (Ohio)-Akron winner, 7 p.m.; Royalton 43 Newton Falls 52 George Mason vs. Georgia State, North Carolina A&T-Howard winner, 2:30 Big Sky Conference Kent State-Buffalo winner vs. Ball State- Stow-Munroe Falls 49, Cols. Africentric 62, Bloom- Noon; Hofstra vs. William & Mary, 2:30 p.m. At Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion, Ohio winner, 9:30 p.m. Wadsworth 48, OT Carroll 53 p.m.; Delaware vs. Northeastern, 5 p.m.; Greeley, Colo. Division II Heath 62, Columbus Drexel vs. Towson, 7:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Conference Wednesday’s Championship Result Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Friday’s Quarterfinals At The Family Arena, St. Charles, Northern Colorado 65, Montana 60 At Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Akr. Buchtel 59, Cle. Academy 57 James Madison vs. George Mason- Mo. Benedictine 45 Lima Cent. Cath. 62, Coliseum, Winston-Salem, N.C. Georgia State winner, Noon; Virginia Today’s First Round Big Ten Conference Wednesday’s First Round Result Akr. Hoban 59, Canal Hamler Patrick Henry 40 Commonwealth vs. Hofstra-William & Bradley vs. Evansville, 6:05 p.m.; At Conseco Fieldhouse, Norfolk State 68, Howard 53 Fulton Northwest 52, 3OT Ottawa-Glandorf 85, Mary winner, 2:30 p.m.; Old Dominion Indiana State vs. Southern Illinois, 9:35 Indianapolis Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Akr. SVSM 86, Alliance Delphos Jefferson 41 vs. Delaware-Northeastern winner, 5 p.m.; p.m. Today’s First Round Results Marlington 43 Division IV UNC Wilmington vs. Drexel-Towson win- Friday’s Quarterfinals Northwestern vs. Minnesota, 2:30 p.m.; Bethune-Cookman 66, South Carolina Celina 62, Tiffin Columbian Zanesville Rosecrans 59, ner, 7:30 p.m. Northern Iowa vs. Bradley-Evansville Michigan State vs. Iowa, 5 p.m.; Penn State State 50; Hampton 79, Maryland-Eastern 46 Malvern 44 winner, 1:05 p.m.; Creighton vs. Wichita vs. Indiana, 7:30 p.m. Shore 55 Conference USA State, 3:35 p.m.; Illinois State vs. Indiana Friday’s Quarterfinals Today’s Quarterfinals Cin. N. College Hill 42, At Memorial Gym, El Paso, Texas, State-Southern Illinois winner, 7:05 p.m.; Day. Thurgood Marshall 40 ------Ohio State vs. Northwestern-Minnesota Coppin State vs. Norfolk State, 6 p.m.; Wednesday’s First Round Results Missouri State vs. Drake, 9:35 p.m. winner, Noon; Michigan vs. Illinois, 2:30 Morgan State vs. North Carolina A&T, Cle. Hay 65, Painesville Girls Basketball UAB 56, Marshall 45; Memphis 71, p.m.; Purdue vs. Michigan State-Iowa win- 8 p.m. Harvey 50 Division III Southern Mississippi 63; East Carolina 71, Mountain West Conference ner, 6:30 p.m.; Wisconsin vs. Penn State- Friday’s Semifinals Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Anna 63, Georgetown 35 Tulsa 62; UTEP 75, SMU 57 At The Thomas & Mack Center, Indiana winner, 9 p.m. Bethune-Cookman vs. Morgan Jesuit 57, Hunting Valley Cols. Africentric 83, Attica Today’s Quarterfinals Las Vegas State-North Carolina A&T winner, 6 p.m.; University 46 Seneca E. 39 UCF vs. UAB, 2 p.m.; Rice vs. Wednesday’s Second Round Big 12 Conference Hampton vs. Coppin State-Norfolk State Day. Dunbar 55, Urbana Elyria Cath. 48, Gates Mills Memphis, 4:30 p.m.; Tulane vs. East Results At The Sprint Center, Kansas City, winner, 8 p.m. Carolina, 7 p.m.; Houston vs. UTEP, 9:30 Utah 70, Air Force 55; New Mexico 67, Mo. 37 Gilmour 46 p.m. Wyoming 61 Mansfield Madison 68, Oak Hill 53, Minford 48 Wednesday’s First Round Results Mountain West Conference Friday’s Semifinals Friday’s Semifinals Oklahoma State 53, Nebraska 52; At The Thomas & Mack Center, Las Milan Edison 53 Richwood N. Union 42, At The Don Haskins Center BYU vs. Utah, 3 p.m.; TCU vs. New Colorado 77, Iowa State 75; Oklahoma 84, Vegas Mentor Lake Cath. 74, Cle. Hamilton Badin 31 UCF-UAB winner vs. Rice-Memphis Mexico, 5:30 p.m. Baylor 67; Missouri 88, Texas Tech 84 Wednesday’s First Round Result Collinwood 60 Sardinia Eastern 35, winner, 11 a.m.; Tulane-East Carolina win- Today’s Quarterfinals TCU 70, Wyoming 61 Poland Seminary 49, Sugarcreek Garaway 30 ner vs. Houston-UTEP winner, 1:30 p.m. Pacific-10 Conference Kansas vs. Oklahoma State, 12:30 Today’s Quarterfinals Streetsboro 47 Youngs. 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Basketball preview Wildcats, Red Devils have similar styles By JIM METCALFE Lewis (5-5; 5.0 counters, 4.0 was a great accomplishment the bench and that helps keep jmetcalfe@delpho- boards, 3.2 thefts), will be in for us since they were so the starters fresher.” sherald.com the starting five. Two seniors: much taller. Starting for the Lady 5-4 Emily Fought (3.2 points) “We have six seniors Red Devils are Mackenzie There may not be a dime’s and 5-7 Chelsey Fischer (2.0), and they have played a lot Heacock (15.7 points, 2.8 worth of difference between have become the bench for of varsity basketball in high assists, 3.5 boards, 3.1 steals), Jefferson and Arlington as the Hoffman during the tourna- school. Three of them (Culp, Amelia Recker (15.2 coun- two Division IV girls basket- ment. The Wildcats average Fischbach and Fought) have ters, 5.6 caroms, 3.6 steals, ball teams meet up tonight in 64.1 counters and yield 41, been on varsity for four years 3.3 dimes), Tina Brunswick the opener (6:15 p.m.) of the while getting outrebounded because they were forced into (14.8 markers, 4.8 boards, Elida Regional. 33.1-27.3. They have forced it by necessity; we didn’t have 4.1 thefts, 3.1 assists), Alivia After all, both teams like over twice as many turnovers the upperclassmen. Kristin Recker (4.6 points, 2.7 assists) to run, press and make the (652) than they have commit- would be in her fourth year and Jordan Drerup (4.2 coun- game an up-tempo ted (305). if she hadn’t ters). Off the pine are affair. They also gotten hurt Jessica Hunter (5.2), Larry Heiing photo “They try to press have 364 as a fresh- Joy Reamsnyder like we do, though assists man. Kristin, (2.8) and Elisabeth All-Stars at St. John’s they don’t trap like (15.8 per Kennedy and Helms (1.1), with St. John’s senior Aaron Merschman wrestles his we do, and let their game) as a Morgan have Megan Tossey (1.8) defense feed their team ver- also played also getting a lot of final high school match Wednesday versus LCC’s Cody offense. They have sus their on the same playing time dur- Hahn at Arnzen Gymnasium. The two squared off in a couple of good opponents’ summer team ing the season for a the LAWCA WBL vs. Independents All-Star Meet. 3-point shooters, like 196 (8.5). as one of unit averaging 67.7 we do,” Jefferson “We the Recker points and ceding mentor Dave Fischbach want to Fought girls, so they Fischer 30 per game. They Hoffman noted. “We make it have some average 17.4 assists Men’s scrimmaged them before the even more of a an up-tempo idea. Our non-league sched- and 18.75 steals per outing as (Continued from Page 6) Results season, which may not mean game than Arlington might ule has really prepared us well, grabbing 26.7 boards in Today’s Quarterfinals Jackson State 50, Prairie View 38; a lot right now; scrimmages want. Again, I feel we are well for these situations: Fort the meantime. Southern Cal vs. California, 3:10 Texas Southern 50, Arkansas-Pine Bluff are more for getting your legs quicker and perhaps a little Recovery is in the region- “I know Jefferson is good; p.m.; Arizona vs. Stanford, 5:40 p.m.; 45 under you. Still, you have deeper, though we aren’t as als, Lima Senior is a very you can’t get this far not UCLA vs. Oregon, 9:10 p.m.; Washington Today’s First Round vs. Washington State, 11:40 p.m. MVSU vs. Grambling State, 1:30 some idea of what their play- deep as we’ve been in the athletic team and we played being good. Klausing might Friday’s Semifinals p.m.; Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M, ers can do, as well as films past,” Hoffman noted. “I feel Wayne Trace twice, as well be as good a point guard in Southern Cal-California winner vs. 9 p.m. and live scouting. The Recker if we can get into their bench, as Ottoville. That should help the girls’ ranks as I’ve seen; Arizona-Oregon State winner, 9:10 p.m.; Friday’s Semifinals girls (Amelia and Alivia) in we’ll have an advantage. No us in this game.” she is the best passer I’ve UCLA-Oregon winner vs. Washington- Jackson State vs. MVSU-Grambling particular — they are two of question, we want to get out in The undefeated Red Devils seen in a long time,” Newlove Washington State winner, 11:40 p.m. State winner, 3:30 p.m.; Alabama State-Alabama A&M winner vs. Texas triplets — are solid players. transition and get some easy (24-0) have depended on that added. “However, you don’t Patriot League Southern, 9 p.m. They can post up and step shots, so we need to rebound same kind of experience to get this far by being a 1-girl Friday’s Championship out and hit the 3. Arlington on the defensive side, as well build their program. team. It seems like they have Lafayette at Bucknell, 4:45 p.m. Western Athletic Conference isn’t that tall — they go about as force turnovers. That’s our “We’ve had great success had someone different step up At Orleans Arena, Las Vegas 5-10, though it doesn’t take game; that’s when we play this year but that hasn’t hap- offensively each game. Plus, Southeastern Conference Wednesday’s First Round At The Georgia Dome, Atlanta Results much to be taller than we are our best.” pened overnight. We’ve built that pressure defense is really Today’s First Round San Jose State 75, Hawaii 74; — and I don’t believe they The Red and White made this team the last couple of something you have to be Georgia vs. Auburn, 1 p.m.; Nevada 90, Fresno State 80 are as quick as us, though it to their first regional since seasons,” Arlington head man ready for mentally and physi- Mississippi vs. South Carolina, 3:30 Today’s Second Round they have a couple of quick the 1998-99 season with their Seth Newlove noted. “All cally; it is relentless and it can p.m.; Arkansas vs. Tennessee, 7:30 Idaho vs. San Jose State, 3 p.m.; girls. They like to run but they 15-point beating of cross- five starts are in their third cause all kinds of problems p.m.; Vanderbilt vs. LSU, 10 p.m. New Mexico State vs. Nevada, 5:30 Friday’s Quarterfinals p.m. also don’t mind a half-court town rival St. John’s Saturday years of varsity and they have if you aren’t strong with the Alabama vs. Georgia-Auburn win- Friday’s Semifinals tempo because they play a night. made great progress. We won ball. ner, 1 p.m.; Kentucky vs. Mississippi- Utah State vs. Idaho-San Jose State good man-to-man defense.” “If you’d have told me 17 games two years ago and “One key for us is to attack South Carolina winner, 3:30 p.m.; Florida winner, 9 p.m.; Boise State vs. New The Wildcats (21-2) received before the game that Kristin 21 last season; we’ve matured that pressure; when we beat it, vs. Arkansas-Tennessee winner, 7:30 Mexico State-Nevada winner, Mid p.m.; Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt- ---- good news that 5-5 senior would shoot 19 percent and and gotten better these last we have to attack the basket. LSU winner, 10 p.m. NCAA Automatic Bids starter Morgan Fischbach (5.3 Kennedy 20 percent, I’d never two years. You will have turnovers; just Arkansas-Little Rock, Sun Belt markers, 4.1 caroms) will be thought we’d win by 15. “The key is the girls work don’t let them lead directly to Southland Conference Conference available after suffering an Bridget stepped up big-time hard and they like the game points. At this point of the sea- At The Leonard E. Merrell Center, Belmont, Atlantic Sun Conference ankle injury in Saturday’s in particular but Courtney has of basketball; they are a son, you really do not want to Katy, Texas Butler, Horizon League Wednesday’s First Round Gonzaga, West Coast Conference district-final clash versus St. been playing very well as of close group and they enjoy give up easy points. We also Results Indiana State, Missouri Valley John’s. Two other seniors: late; Morgan has been mixing each other’s company. On need to defend them well in Texas-San Antonio 97, Northwestern Conference 5-6 Kristin Klausing (18.4 it up inside and out all hear the court, we’ve grown as a the half-court, especially their State 96; Sam Houston State 61, Long Island University, Northeast counters, 5.0 assists, 4.0 long and we had contribu- defensive team over the years; 3s; we need to get a hand in Stephen F. Austin 45; McNeese State Conference steals, 3.5 boards) and 5-7 tions from everybody in some they have each other’s back. their face so they don’t get a 61, Nicholls State 54; Texas State 72, Morehead State, Ohio Valley Southeastern Louisiana 68 Conference Bridget Culp (10.4 markers, shape or form,” Hoffman We’ve also gotten more con- free look. Finally, rebounding Today’s Semifinals Northern Colorado, Big Sky 5.3 boards, 3.8 steals), along added. “We didn’t get killed tributions from our bench this becomes even more impor- Texas-San Antonio vs. Sam Houston Conference with juniors Kennedy Boggs on the boards Saturday night year; last year, foul trouble tant. We don’t want to give State, 7 p.m.; McNeese State vs. Texas Oakland, Mich., Summit League (5-6; 15.3 points, 2.0 assists, and we outrebounded Wayne would have doomed us. This them extra looks and we also State, 9:30 p.m. Old Dominion, Colonial Athletic 3.5 steals) and Courtney Trace in the semifinals, which year, I have more options off like to run.” Association Southwestern Athletic Saint Peter’s, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Conference At The Special Events Center, UNC Asheville, Big South Garland, Texas Conference TOP 25 CAPSULES Wednesday’s First Round Wofford, Southern Conference The Associated Press ing the ball into the stands while Kevin Jones had 15 points and Austin Freeman scored 20 to MEN the final 1.7 seconds ticked off for the Mountaineers (20-11), the lead the Hoyas but the backcourt NEW YORK — No. 17 St. the clock. defending tournament champions duo combined to go 2-for-13 from John’s, despite not making a field Rutgers coach Mike Rice ran who went on to the Final Four. beyond the 3-point arc. Women’s goal over the final 4 minutes, around looking for an official to No. 21 Connecticut 79, No. 22 No. 25 Cincinnati 87, South (Continued from Page 6) Wednesday’s First Round Results got some of its Madison Square give him an explanation but they Georgetown 62 Florida 61 Southland Conference Idaho 70, Boise State 59; New Mexico Garden magic back Wednesday had walked off the court and the NEW YORK — Kemba Walker NEW YORK — Yancy Gates At The Leonard E. Merrell Center, State 71, Hawaii 59 with a wild 65-63 victory over Red Storm had another big win at scored 28 points in another stel- was nearly perfect from the field, Katy, Texas Today’s Second Round Rutgers in the second round of the the Garden. lar performance and Connecticut scoring a career-high 25 points Today’s Semifinals Nevada vs. Idaho, 9 p.m.; Utah State Big East tournament. James Beatty had 15 points for remained alive in the Big East tour- and leading Cincinnati to a rout Northwestern State vs. Central vs. New Mexico State, 11:30 p.m. Dwight Hardy had 17 points for the Scarlet Knights (15-17). nament with an easy victory over of upstart South Florida in the Big Arkansas, 1 p.m.; McNeese State vs. Friday’s Semifinals the fifth-seeded Red Storm (21- Marquette 67, No. 20 West Georgetown. East tournament. Texas-San Antonio, 3:30 p.m. Louisiana Tech vs. Nevada-Idaho win- 10), who improved to 8-1 on the Virginia 61 Despite being the higher- Gates was 10-of-11 from Friday’s Championship ner, 3 p.m.; Fresno State vs. Utah State- Garden court this season with the NEW YORK — Darius Johnson- ranked team, the Huskies (23-9) the field for the seventh-seeded Semifinal winners, 8 p.m. New Mexico State winner, 5:30 p.m. win that sent them into the quarter- Odom scored 11 points, includ- had fallen all the way to the ninth Bearcats, who will play No. 2 seed ----- finals today against fourth-seeded ing two big 3-pointers in the final seed in the conference tournament Notre Dame in the quarterfinals Southwestern Athletic Conference NCAA Automatic Bids and 11th-ranked Syracuse (25-6). minutes, and Marquette beat West and were forced to beat DePaul in tonight. His only miss came with At The Special Events Center, Arkansas-Little Rock, Sun Belt It wasn’t great plays by St. Virginia 67-61 in the second round the opening round just to face the 8:35 left in the game. Garland, Texas Conference John’s that will make this a mem- of the Big East tournament. eighth-seeded Hoyas. UConn now Dion Dixon added 21 points Wednesday’s First Round Results Connecticut, Big East Conference orable game. Big East commis- The 11th-seeded Golden gets top-seeded Pittsburgh in the and Sean Kilpatrick had 12 for Prairie View 56, Jackson State 40; Duke, Atlantic Coast Conference sioner John Marinatto issued a Eagles (20-13) advanced to the quarterfinals. Cincinnati (25-7), which has won Southern 58, Alabama State 39 Gonzaga, West Coast Conference statement about 40 minutes after quarterfinals, where they will face Georgetown (21-10) still has six of its last seven, matching the Today’s First Round Marist, Metro Atlantic Athletic the game ended admitting there third-seeded and 14th-ranked not won since losing guard Chris school’s biggest win total since the Alcorn State vs. Grambling State, 11 Conference were two errors made by the vet- Louisville (23-8) tonight. Wright to a broken left hand. 2004-05 season, the last time the a.m.; Alabama A&M vs. MVSU, 6:30 p.m. Ohio State, Big Ten eran officiating crew. Marquette came into the con- The senior spent the afternoon Bearcats made the NCAA tourna- Friday’s Semifinals Princeton, Ivy League The last minute that had two ference tournament considered the on the end of the bench dressed in ment. Prairie View vs. Alcorn State- Samford, Southern Conference lead changes, two turnovers that last of the 11 Big East teams that a suit with a brace still covering up Augustus Gilchrist scored 16 Grambling State winner, 1 p.m.; Southern South Dakota State, Summit League were called, two that weren’t and could get a bid into the NCAA the injury. He was hurt Feb. 23 at points and Shaun Noriega had 12 vs. Alabama A&M-MVSU winner, 6:30 Stetson, Atlantic Sun Conference two missed free throws finished tournament’s field of 68. It seems Cincinnati; coach John Thompson for No. 15 seed South Florida (10- p.m. Tennessee, Southeastern Conference with Justin Brownlee of St. John’s the wins over Providence and West III has said that Wright could return 23), which beat Villanova on a Tennessee-Martin, Ohio Valley taking a couple of extra steps, Virginia have made that an almost for the NCAA tournament. last-second basket in the opening Western Athletic Conference Conference stepping out of bounds and throw- certainty. Jason Clark had 23 points round of the tournament. At Orleans Arena, Las Vegas Xavier, Atlantic 10 AGRIBUSINESS Fair board hosts open meeting Frost seeding grasses and legumes The Van Wert County Fair BY GLEN ARNOLD to have exposed soil. 25-30 percent of the stand, Board held an open meet- Ag educator In general, legumes or there is no need to apply ing on Feb. 26 at the fair- OSU Extension, clovers work better for supplemental nitrogen, so grounds. Putnam County frost seeding, as compared this portion of fertilizer President Dave Evans and to grasses. This might be costs is reduced. Fair Manager Paul Oechsle Early March is frost because legume seeds Frost seeding is a nearly received a check from Marc seeding season. In Putnam are typically heavier than universal practice among Baker and Sheridan Lippi, County farmers use this grass seed and that may graziers, recommended by members of “Kill the Rabbit” time to apply red clover help them get into the soil most forage experts and Band. “Kill the Rabbit” and to wheat fields and allow better than grass seed. consultants, but there’s four other bands staged a the freezing and thawing Also, it could be partly a remarkably little hard data benefit concert for the fair board. Fair Director Ann weather cycle to work the matter of competition. A out there documenting its Marshall reported that despite seed into the soil. grass seedling is compet- effectiveness. Lots of rec- the snowy weather, about 250 Some fields will have ing directly with existing ommendations, but very people attended the concert. red cover applied from an grass plants for moisture, little research has been The meeting was attended airplane while some farm- sunlight, and nutrients. A done on how to make sure by approximately 24 resi- ers will use four wheel- legume seedling, because you’re successful. dents of Van Wert County. Photo submitted ers or fertilizer buggies to it has somewhat different Looking through the Each individual was given President Dave Evans and Fair Manager Paul Oechsle apply clover seed with fer- requirements and is able to scientific literature there an opportunity to speak or receive a check from Marc Baker and Sheridan Lippi, tilizer. When applying this utilize resources not need- are few published stud- ask questions concerning the members of “Kill the Rabbit” Band. “Kill the Rabbit” and mixture with a “spinning ed by the existing grass, ies evaluating frost seed- fair. Some of the comments or four other bands staged a benefit concert for the fair board. seeder,” farmers should has an easier time getting ing methods and species. questions were: Fair Director Ann Marshall reported that despite the snowy remember the fertilizer can established. Generally, the best source — Try to schedule the Jr. weather, about 250 people attended the concert. travel twice as far as the The advantage to frost of information in Ohio on Fair shows so that they do not maintenance of their build- costs would all be less and it seed. seeding a legume such as this practice remains farm- conflict; ings; is thought the electric, water This is also the time of red or white clover into ers and their on-farm expe- —More changes are needed — The community should and sewer usage would be year when farmers think a pasture is that legumes rience. in the Fine Arts Department attend and participate in the less. Therefore, all of these about re-seeding their pas- “fix” nitrogen, typically in Frost seeding is a meth- — Will shortening the fair fair events – this would help items could produce a sav- ture and hay fields. As excess of their own needs. od whose success is dic- by two days affect the receipts the fair; and ings of possibly $20,000. The before, farmers apply seed The existing grass plants tated largely by weather of the concessionaires?; — Have organizations directors have cut back on the to the ground and the freez- use the excess nitrogen, conditions. Some years it — Try to cut down on the adopt a building to help with number of days of harness ing and thawing of the soil which improves their qual- just doesn’t work, while in congested traffic at the south the maintenance. racing and believe that this to provide seed-to-soil con- ity as a feedstuff. Pasture others, an excellent stand side of the fairgrounds; The fair board also pre- could be a savings of close to tact, allowing germination and hay fields that have is achieved. There is uni- — Are the two horse tents sented information that they $30,000 in 2011. of the seed. thin stands and exposed versal agreement the two on the west side of the grand- felt could save expenses if Fair directors are working There is a little more risk soil are good candidates most important factors are stand necessary when they are the fair is shortened. By cut- to maintain one of the best of the seed not germinating for frost seeding. achieving good seed-soil only used for one day?; ting two days, the security, fairs in the state. than with a “traditional” Once legumes become contact and reducing com- — Ask those who rent the fair parkers, gate personnel, Contact the fair board seeding, but the cost and established in a stand of petition from established horse barns to help with the departmental help and rental office at 419-238-9270. time is a lot less. The key is pasture grass, and compose plants. 8 – The Herald Thursday, March 10, 2011 www.delphosherald.com

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Tomorrow’s HI AND LOIS Hubby flirting Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol Friday, March 11, 2011 with old flame Keep your eyes and mind open for new fields that could generate Dear Annie: A few years off, indicating she wouldn’t larger earnings for you in the year ago, my husband had an have time to further com- ahead. Some kind of long-range emotional affair with an old municate with me. material prospects that hold favorable transformations are in the works for girlfriend. This woman has I wrote her a few more you. caused problems throughout times, telling her how much PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - our marriage. I never seem I miss our friendship, and Follow your basic instincts, because to measure up to her. The apologized repeatedly for financial situations are trending in your favor. They could take you into first time I discovered that offending her. I thought a situation that would make or save BLONDIE my husband was seeing her, she would forgive me, but you a lot of cabbage. I told him it had to stop. But she ignored my e-mails and ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Both planned and spontaneous just before our anniversary, finally said she was too developments will bring you a great he told me he wanted to be involved in other things to deal of enjoyment. Follow your plans with her instead of me. I write me. but have enough flexibility to take advantage of the little surprises of was devastated. Of course, a She has shunned me life. few days later, he completely and TAURUS (April 20-May 20) got down on his unfairly. I miss - If you see that your associates are managing matters in a competent knees and begged our friendship. manner, don’t rock the boat in any me to forgive him. What do I do? way. Relax and let them handle things He promised not -- Sad in Salem, for a change. Ore GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - to see her any- . Some close friends you haven’t seen more. Dear Sad: Nora much of lately are just as eager to However, he doesn’t believe see you as you are to see them. Be BEETLE BAILEY refused to stop your explanation the initiator and contact them about getting together very soon. speaking to her. I and has decided CANCER (June 21-July 22) - found his e-mails you are no longer Fortunate developments concerning and had an emo- worth her time. your work or career are stirring for you at this point in time, and are likely to tional breakdown. She doesn’t seem be of great significance. Take positive When I told him Annie’s Mailbox to be the forgiv- action on what goes down. in order for me ing sort. Sorry to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Without even trying, you’ll command the to stay he had to cut her say, this friendship is over. respect of your peers. It is likely to off completely, he did, but Dear Annie: “Frustrated” be the impact from your words and mourned as though she had wrote to say she is upset concepts that will bear the sweet, sweet fruit. died. We worked through because her parents are not VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - it and became closer than living up to her style code. This is likely to be a day full of nice before. I thought he loved As a senior woman, I surprises and fulfilled expectations. Someone who has your best interests me the way I loved him. understand why her parents at heart will go out of his/her way to Two years later, they might feel this way. They do helpful things for you. SNUFFY SMITH were e-mailing again. He have lived long enough and LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - You said he didn’t think I’d are confident enough to won’t have to project yourself into a situation that could enable you to mind! He found out she had dress any way they please function as a broker or middleman breast cancer and told me if and not worry about what -- you’ll be drafted into the position. no one was available to take somebody else might think. Profitable developments will come of it. care of her, he would do it Thank goodness that as we SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) even if it meant ending our get older we are freed from - It might take certain challenges marriage. He made it plain some of the restrictions to stimulate your juices where your work or career is concerned, but once that she was more important that younger people worry revved up, you’ll take care of business. to him than I was. about. Frustrated needs to The trappings of power won’t frighten I told him this was his find something more impor- you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- last chance, and he prom- tant to occupy her mind Dec. 21) - Choose to hang out with ised to give her up, so I and leave her parents alone. companions who are optimistic and forgave him. I made it clear -- L.C. adventuresome. Chilling with people who are too reserved could squash that if I discovered he was your wonderful enthusiasm. HAGAR THE HORRIBLE in touch with her again, I’d Annie’s Mailbox is writ- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) divorce him. ten by Kathy Mitchell and - This is likely to be the day you’ve Well, last year he joined Marcy Sugar, longtime edi- been looking for to present a matter to your family that requires their her online high school web- tors of the Ann Landers consent. Their positive mood could site. He didn’t even go column. Please e-mail your produce the accord you need. to that school. He says it questions to anniesmail- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Mental exercises have excellent isn’t cheating if they aren’t [email protected], or write chances of being productive and having sex. But emotional to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o successful for you. Being a fast affairs are just as devas- Creators Syndicate, 5777 thinker with sound judgment, your disclosures will win the support of tating. Cheating is doing W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, others. something when your part- Los Angeles, CA 90045. Copyright 2011, United Feature Syndicate, Inc. ner is not around that you wouldn’t do if they were with you. Cheating destroys BORN LOSER lives. And marriages. -- Still Hurting in Tennessee Dear Tennessee: Cheating is when one part- ner shares intimacies, sexu- al or otherwise, with some- one other than the spouse. Your husband has offered this woman time, energy and devotion that belong to you. Since he doesn’t seem to understand your objec- tions, please try counseling before walking away. FRANK & ERNEST Dear Annie: I was friends with “Nora” for sev- eral years. She was always caring and supportive. A few months ago, I made some comments about a mutual friend that she misunderstood and thought were mean-spirited and nasty. I tried to explain what I meant, but she brushed me

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Shameless ©2009 Hometown Content, listings by Zap2it 10 – The Herald Thursday, March 10, 2011 www.delphosherald.com Preemie prevention spikes from $10 to $1,500 By MIKE STOBBE Philadelphia. which may be forced to stop paying for the drug The study of women at risk for this condi- Associated Press “I’m breathless,” said Dr. Joanne Armstrong, or enroll fewer people. tion found that only about 36 percent of those the head of women’s health for Aetna, the “There’s no question they can’t afford given the progesterone drug had preterm births, ATLANTA — The price of preventing pre- Hartford-based national health insurer. this,” said Matt Salo, executive director of the compared with 55 percent among those not on term labor is about to go through the roof. Doctors say the price hike may deter low- National Association of Medicaid Directors. the drug. A drug for high-risk pregnant women has income women from getting the drug, leading Salo and Snow said they do not know how It’s believed the treatment calms the muscles cost about $10 to $20 per injection. Next week, to more premature births. And it will certainly many state Medicaid programs currently pay for of the uterus, experts said. the price shoots up to $1,500 a dose, meaning be a huge financial burden for health insurance Makena, which as a generic was recommended There is no good alternative in most cases the total cost during a pregnancy could be as companies and government programs that have by the American College of Obstetricians and and in the years following the study, more much as $30,000. been paying for it. Gynecologists. obstetricians, Medicaid programs and others That’s because the drug, a form of proges- The cost is justified to avoid the mental and Aetna will continue to pay for the drug, began prescribing it. By some estimates, about terone given as a weekly shot, has been made physical disabilities that can come with very Armstrong said, but it will be an expensive 130,000 women a year might benefit from the cheaply for years, mixed in special pharmacies premature births, said KV Pharmaceutical chief pill to swallow. Aetna currently covers it for drug. Only a fraction of them get it, but the that custom-compound treatments that are not executive Gregory J. Divis Jr. The cost of care about 1,000 women a year, so the new federal number has been growing steadily. federally approved. for a preemie is estimated at $51,000 in the first endorsement is likely to cost an estimated $30 One success story is Beatrice Diaz, 33, of But recently, KV Pharmaceutical of sub- year alone. million more annually. Chapel Hill, N.C. urban St.Louis won government approval to “Makena can help offset some of those Makena is a synthetic form of the hormone During her first pregnancy nine years ago, exclusively sell the drug, known as Makena costs,” Divis told The Associated Press. “These progesterone that first came on the market Diaz unexpectedly went into labor at about 24 (Mah-KEE’-Nah). The March of Dimes and moms deserve the opportunity to have the ben- more than 50 years ago to treat other problems. weeks. She delivered a son, Garrison, who was many obstetricians supported that because it efits of an FDA-approved Makena.” Hormone drugs came under fire in the 1970s, so fragile she was not allowed to hold him for a means quality will be more consistent and it The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is following reports they might damage fetuses month. Today he is in a wheelchair and has the will be easier to get. not involved in setting the price for the drugs in early pregnancy. In the 1990s, the early mental capacity of a 9-month-old. None of them anticipated the dramatic price it approves. incarnation of Makena was withdrawn from It was a shock, said Diaz, who at the time hike, though — especially since most of the A KV subsidiary, Ther-Rx Corp., will mar- the market. was a legal assistant in a prosecutor’s office. cost for development and research was shoul- ket the drug. On Tuesday, it announced a But the drug got a new life in 2003, with “Honestly I thought the only people who had dered by others in the past. patient assistance program designed to help publication of a study that reported it helped 1-pound babies were crackheads,” she said. “That’s a huge increase for something that uninsured and low-income women get the drug prevent early births to women who had a his- When she became pregnant again, her doc- can’t be costing them that much to make. For at little or no cost. tory of spontaneous preterm deliveries. tor prescribed the progesterone drug, a weekly crying out loud, this is about making money,” But Snow and others said someone is going These very early births produce children injection that starts as early as the 16th week said Dr. Roger Snow, deputy medical director to have to pay the higher price. Some of the who — if they survive — need months of inten- and may be given for as much as 20 weeks. She for Massachusetts’ Medicaid program. burden will fall on health insurance companies, sive care and often suffer disabilities. The cause has since had two healthy, full-term baby girls, “I’ve never seen anything as outrageous which will have to raise premiums or other of sudden preterm delivery is not understood, Hailyn and Alexa. as this,” said Dr. Arnold Cohen, an obste- costs to their other customers. And some will but it occurs in black mothers at much higher Diaz said she’s not planning to have any trician at Albert Einstein Medical Center in fall on cash-strapped state Medicaid programs, rates than whites or Hispanics. more children — and that’s a good thing. State’s ‘rainy day’ funds sit unused Survivors attend By MELINDA DESLATTE spending plans. Associated Press Little incentive exists to use Missouri’s Budget Reserve Fund Loughner hearing because the dollars must be repaid quickly when the fund is BATON ROUGE, La. — While budget deficits threaten to tapped. By JACQUES BILLEAUD cripple government services across the country, a handful of Missouri’s budget director, Linda Luebbering, said the state Associated Press states with billions of dollars socked away in “rainy day” funds regularly uses the reserves to help with cash-flow issues and for troubled financial times are discovering they can’t use that repays it with interest in the same fiscal year, as required. But she TUCSON, Ariz. — Survivors of the Tucson shooting money to offset their cuts. said the fund is rarely used for true “rainy day” purposes — like rampage came face-to-face with the suspect Wednesday Amid the worst financial crisis facing states in decades, strin- during the latest recession and with a $700 million shortfall in the for the first time since they were shot at a voter event gent rules governing the use of reserve funds have tied the hands coming 2011-12 fiscal year — because “it really isn’t usable in hosted by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords two months ago. of lawmakers in nearly a dozen states even as they consider this type of economic situation.” At least three victims attended Jared Lee Loughner’s raising taxes, slashing health and social services and shuttering The money would have to be repaid to the reserve fund within court hearing, creating a tense showdown as the smiling education programs. three fiscal years if lawmakers agreed to use it. The fund hasn’t suspect entered the room in handcuffs. Susan Hileman About three-fourths of states have used rainy day funds in the been used in that fashion since a flood in 1993. stared at Loughner intently from a wheelchair, and placed past three years to alleviate budget cuts, but some have had dif- In Texas, tea party activists and other conservative groups her hands to her face as he walked into the room. ficulty accessing the money or have shied away from doing so. have called on lawmakers to leave the state’s multibillion-dollar Two other survivors — retired Army Col. Bill Badger They would have to repay it quickly or were worried it would rainy day fund alone and have threatened to run candidates and Mavanell “Mavy” Stoddard — attended the hear- hurt their bond ratings. against those lawmakers who vote to tap the reserve account. But ing and sat on the opposite side of the courtroom as the In some states, the rules governing the funds are so strict that the Texas comptroller, Susan Combs, said she can’t imagine solv- 22-year-old Loughner, whose once-shaved head featured the savings accounts are off the table for crafting next year’s ing the state’s $4.3 billion budget shortfall with cuts alone. short, dark hair and sideburns. Two U.S. marshals stood budgets. In California, voters in 2012 will decide whether to amend the just feet behind Loughner throughout the hearing. The National Conference of State Legislatures estimates that state constitution to strengthen the rules governing its rainy day The suspect’s father, Randy Loughner, also made his states will have closed multiyear budget gaps totaling $530 bil- fund, making withdrawals more difficult. When it was approved first appearance in the gallery during his son’s criminal lion by the time the recession’s impact has ended. for the ballot, then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger argued the fund case. Dressed in a pressed charcoal-colored shirt and blue Thirty-seven states have tapped into rainy day reserves over was so susceptible to raids that it didn’t build up in good financial jeans, the father with bushy salt-and-pepper hair sat three the last three years to help alleviate budget cuts, according to times, leaving the state with few reserves during the recession. rows behind his son, his arms folded. a review by the National Association of State Budget Officers. An informal rule of thumb is that a state should strive to have Randy Loughner kept his eyes fixed on the floor and Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho and some other states have drained an amount equal to 5 percent of its general fund in a reserve wall, glancing up only a few times to see the court action. their funds entirely to plug budget gaps. account, according to the National Association of State Budget After the hearing, he rushed out of the courtroom without In New York, it took several years of multibillion-dollar Officers. acknowledging reporters asking him for comment. budget deficits before the state hit the rigorous criteria to use its Maryland lawmakers have avoided using that state’s rainy Loughner made one brief comment, at the beginning rainy day fund last year. In Virginia, the money can be applied day fund — and Massachusetts has limited withdrawals from its of the hearing. The judge asked the 22-year-old if Jared to a deficit within an existing budget year but cannot be used to fund — because of concerns that bond-rating agencies would be Loughner was his name. “Yes, it is,” Loughner responded help offset cuts when lawmakers are crafting the following year’s downgraded, boosting interest costs on state borrowing. as he stood behind the defense table. Loughner then pleaded not guilty to dozens of fed- eral charges, including trying to assassinate Giffords, White supremacist charged with MLK Day bombing attempt attempting to kill two of her aides, and murdering federal By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS and GENE JOHNSON Jan. 17,” said Spokane Mayor Mary Verner, who expressed judge John Roll and Giffords staffer Gabe Zimmerman. Associated Press relief that an arrest had been made. “We are not going to let this The hearing took place in the same courthouse where incident define our community.” Roll worked before he was killed in the tragedy. SPOKANE, Wash. — A man tied to a white supremacist Attorney General Eric Holder, at a news conference on Loughner also is charged with causing the deaths organization was arrested Wednesday on charges that he left a a different subject in Washington, D.C., said the bomb was of four others who weren’t federal employees, causing sophisticated bomb along a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade operational. injury and death to participants at a “federally provided route in Spokane, raising concern in a region that was once a “It was a viable device, it was planted with the aim of hurting activity” and using a gun in a crime of violence. hotbed for hate groups. or killing people,” Holder said. He likely will also face state charges stemming from Kevin William Harpham, 36, of northeastern Washington, Harpham was arrested at a rural home near the town of the attack outside a Tucson grocery store. Hileman, made an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Spokane Addy, about 20 miles south of Colville. There was no telephone Badger and Stoddard were among those wounded at the and waived his right to a bail hearing. listing for a Kevin Harpham in the general area. meet-and-greet event held by Giffords, who is now at He has been charged with one count of attempting to use A neighbor who told KHQ-TV of Spokane that he saw a Houston hospital and undergoing rigorous therapy to a weapon of mass destruction and one count of possessing an Harpham being taken into custody Wednesday morning said a recover from a gunshot wound to the head. unregistered explosive device in a case the FBI has called an act vehicle was put on a trailer and removed by federal agents. Hileman, 58, was holding 9-year-old Christina Taylor- of domestic terrorism. Kevin Coy described Harpham’s home as a trailer with lots Green’s hand when the shooting erupted. The woman was A federal complaint provided no details of the investigation of dogs around. shot three times; Christina was killed. or what led to Harpham’s arrest nearly two months after city A federal law enforcement official, speaking on condition of Badger, 74, is credited with helping to subdue Loughner workers found the bomb, which had been left in a backpack anonymity and declining to provide additional details because at the scene after a bullet grazed the back of Badger’s Jan. 17 on a bench. The city workers alerted authorities, and the the case is ongoing, said Harpham was a white supremacist. head. device was defused without incident. The Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups Stoddard, 75, was shot in the leg three times. Her hus- An FBI affidavit made in support of the charges remained across the nation, also said they have a record of him being a band, Dorwin, dove to the ground and covered her. He under seal, and a federal public defender assigned to represent member of the white supremacist National Alliance in 2004. was shot in the head and died at the scene. Harpham said he did not know if the government was pursuing But the neo-Nazi group has fallen on hard times since the death Also Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Larry Burns other suspects in the case. of its founder William Pierce in 2002, Potok said. decided search warrants from Loughner’s home should “The safety of our city has been of grave concern ever since “We don’t know when he joined or if he remains a member,” be made public. He also scheduled a May 25 hearing to determine if Loughner is competent to stand trial. Discovery’s next dock: A museum ‘Blago’ wants to cancel his retrial The search warrants contained details about the items By MARCIA DUNN By MICHAEL TARM found by investigators at the suspect’s home, including Associated Press Associated Press two shotguns, ammunition and drawings of weapons. The warrants say police also seized a printout of the CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Discovery ended its career as the CHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich asked a U.S. Constitution, a journal, a notebook with writing, world’s most flown spaceship Wednesday, returning from orbit for judge Wednesday to cancel his upcoming retrial on political cor- poems, song lyrics and a handwritten note that read: the last time and taking off in a new direction as a museum piece. ruption charges and promptly sentence him on the sole conviction “What is government if words don’t have a meaning?” After a flawless trip to the International Space Station, NASA’s from the first trial, saying money woes prevent him from mount- oldest shuttle swooped through a few wispy clouds on its way to its The Arizona Republic and KPNX-TV argued there ing an ample defense. was no basis for documents related to the search of final touchdown. Legal observers called the request a long shot at best, saying “To the ship that has led the way time and time again, we say, the government has no reason to agree to such a move. Loughner’s home to remain sealed and that the public had ‘Farewell Discovery’,” declared Mission Control commentator A defense motion filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago insists a right to the records. The documents have been sealed Josh Byerly. that Blagojevich isn’t conceding any guilt, including on the con- since Jan. 11. When it landed three minutes before noon EST, Discovery viction of lying to the FBI. That’s the lone count jurors agreed on ceased being a reusable rocketship. last year at his otherwise deadlocked trial. “For the final time: wheels stop,” commander Steven Lindsey The motion says the impeached governor, whose legal bills are called out when the shuttle rolled to a stop. supposed to be paid by the government, wants to forgo a retrial on Lindsey said it was hard emotionally to leave the cockpit; he was the grounds that none of his lawyers have been paid for months of the last of the six crew members to climb out of the shuttle. pretrial preparations. Dozens of NASA officials — flight directors, launch managers, “The chances of prosecutors or the judge going along with former astronauts — joined the crew on the runway to admire the this are 0.0 percent,” said Michael Helfand, a Chicago attor- Answers to Wednesday’s questions: shuttle and pose for pictures. ney not linked to the case. The motion implies Blagojevich “It came back as perfect on its final flight as it did on its first holds some level of bargaining power, Helfand added, “But he The cocktail the Rob Roy shares its name with a novel, flight,” said Lindsey, noting that “it’s a pretty bittersweet moment doesn’t.” an operetta and a movie. All are named for Robert Roy for all of us.” Blagojevich, 54, faces up to five years in prison for the convic- MacGregor, an 18th-century Scottish Robin Hood-like Even after shuttles Endeavour and Atlantis make their final voy- tion of lying to federal investigators about his fund-raising tactics, character. The drink generally consists of scotch, ver- ages in the coming months, Discovery will still hold the all-time and his sentencing was expected to occur only after the retrial. mouth, bitters and a cherry. record with 39 missions, 148 million miles, 5,830 orbits of Earth, At that trial, set to start on April 20, Blagojevich faces 20 The largest island is Cuba, the main island in the and 365 days spent in space. All that was achieved in under 27 charges, including that he tried to sell or trade an appointment to Republic of Cuba. years. President Barack Obama’s vacated U.S. Senate seat in exchange Today’s questions: Discovery now leads the way to retirement as NASA winds for a top job or campaign cash. Most of those counts carry a far Why were American women asked to stop buying cor- down the 30-year shuttle program in favor of interplanetary travel. stiffer sentence — up to 20 years in prison. sets during World War I? NASA estimates it will take several months of work — remov- A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago, What famous artist once snapped, “I hate flowers — I ing the three main engines and plumbing with hazardous fuels — Kim Nerheim, declined any comment on the motion. paint them because they’re cheaper than models and they before Discovery is ready for the Smithsonian Institution. Engineers Blagojevich’s motion claims financial woes brought on by don’t move.” also will remove some parts to study them for future spacecraft. an alleged failure of the government to foot the broke former Answers in Friday’s Herald. Officials expect to hand Discovery over sometime this fall. It governor’s legal bills mean his lawyers won’t be prepared for the Today’s words: will make the 750-mile journey strapped to the top of a jumbo jet. scheduled April 20 start of the corruption retrial. Rupestrian: made of rock Discovery’s last mission unfolded smoothly despite a four- Among the reasons the motion cites for forgoing a retrial was Zubr: ancestors of modern cattle month grounding for fuel tank repairs and a liftoff Feb. 24 in the a still-fragile economy and wrangling in Washington, D.C., over last two seconds of the countdown. the budget.