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DELPHOSTelling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869HERALD 50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Thursday, March 28, 2013 Delphos, Ohio Ohio AG probe Veteran service groups misused $10M By LISA CORNWELL An attorney general’s spokes- the AMVETS Career Center over a of AMVETS Department of Ohio, The Associated Press woman said Wednesday that “no six-year period from Jan. 1, 2006, said AMVETS officials “are angry criminal charges have been filed so through May 31, 2012, was for cre- that veterans did not receive needed CINCINNATI — A state inves- far.” Spokeswoman Lisa Hackley ation of satellite centers to provide services” and have fired several tigation alleging more than $10 said she couldn’t say what may have veterans with training and employ- people who contributed to the prob- million in charitable funds held by specifically triggered the investiga- ment services. lems. veterans services organizations for tion that began last year. Ohio law allows AMVETS posts A department statement job training and other services was The probe found some of the to keep 75 percent of their licensed Wednesday said that it appreciates misused also found that some veter- 59 AMVETS posts in Ohio set up gambling profits, with 25 percent DeWine’s assistance “in identifying Caprilla ans posts in Ohio set up fake career satellite career centers that were required to go to a public char- inefficiencies” in the career center centers instead of using the money only “facades,” amounting to little ity. Fifty-nine posts made the Ohio program and will continue to make to help unemployed veterans. more than an “outdated computer in career center the designated charity the changes needed to ensure veter- Former jewelry The Ohio attorney general’s a corner,” according to court docu- for their bingo profits and contract- ans receive services. store owner dies office said an agreement between ments filed Tuesday in Franklin ed with the center to operate the Len Proper, executive director of the state and the Columbus-based County Common Pleas Court in satellite centers. About 85 percent the newly reformed Ohio AMVETS The former owner of AMVETS Department of Ohio, Columbus. Some used the money of the funds sent to the Ohio center Career Center that will be renamed, Wannemacher Jewelers Ohio AMVETS Career Center intended for centers to reimburse went back to the posts, and posts’ said Wednesday that the reforms in Ottoville and Delphos, and AMVETS Department of themselves for items such as “rent” members and AMVETS Career “will allow me to take this organi- Katherine E. “Kay” Ohio Service Foundation requires for the centers and to pay a member Center officials characterized pay- Caprilla, 95, of Ottawa, died zation where it needs to go.” Wednesday. reforms that include revamped as a “career center coach,” who ments to the posts as “kickbacks,” DeWine said in court documents Caprilla owned jewelery accounting and reporting practices, often did little more than register according to the documents. that most of the charitable money stores from 1945 to 1981 and written financial policies and the veterans for an online course, the The investigation also found was spent and requiring posts to she later was a cook at the removal of personnel in various documents state. that over the six years, about $1.8 repay it would “only result in insol- Ottawa Eagles. She was a AMVETS offices and boards. Investigators who posed as vet- million diverted to the AMVETS vency” without helping the organi- member of Sts. Peter and Paul Attorney General Mike DeWine erans in need of job help said that Department of Ohio was used to zations or veterans. Catholic Church in Ottawa; says AMVETS officials have coop- they were often told a computer subsidize non-charitable depart- Fifty-nine posts in separate Ottawa Eagles, Ottawa VFW erated and started some reforms. He wasn’t working or that a post had ment activities, including payroll agreements have agreed to fund and Ottawa American Legion says veterans need the assistance no career center. and travel reimbursements, Hackley the newly reformed career center auxiliaries; and had been on and “going forward we will make State officials say the more than said. the Ottoville Village Council. sure they get it.” $10 million sent back to posts by Sandy Vorhies, state commander See MISUSE, page 2 See full obituary on page 2. Upfront VW Hospital offering free Optimists plan cessation program for smokers Easter egg hunt Information submitted The Delphos Optimist VAN WERT– One of the toughest, yet most impor- Club will hold its annual tant steps toward a healthier life is to give up smoking. Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. Van Wert Hospital is teaming with the American Cancer Saturday at Stadium Park. Society to provide a free way for local residents to quit. This is a change in venue According to an American Cancer Society report, due to work being done smokers who quit can expect to live up to 10 years at Waterworks Park. longer than those who continue to smoke. Quitting is Because of the cold hard, but smokers can increase their chances of success temperatures, there will be with help. no restrooms available. The American Cancer Society’s FreshStart program is Children ages 2-4; 5-7; and designed to help participants stop smoking by providing 8-9 will find eggs filled with them with all of the essential information and strategies candy and special slips of paper needed to direct their own efforts at stopping. The pro- for prizes during the event. gram focuses on an active pragmatic approach to quitting smoking through active participation and group support. Knebel benefit set Participants are encouraged to apply what they learn in The Do-Right Motorcycle FreshStart to other aspects of their lives. Club will hold “Hearts for The program will meet on Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m. Braden” beginning at 5 p.m. on - 1 p.m. beginning April 2, and runns through April 23. Saturday at the Delphos Eagles. Sessions meet at Van Wert Hospital, 1250 S. Washington Braden Knebel is the St. Interested individuals may register for this free series son of Matt and Michelle by calling 419-238-2390, extension 345. Knebel and needs a life- Research shows that much of the risk of premature saving heart transplant. death from smoking could be prevented by quitting. All of the proceeds will Smokers who quit, regardless of age, live longer than be sent to Children’s Organ people who continue to smoke. Smokers who quit reduce Transplant Association their risk of lung cancer – 10 years after quitting, the lung in Braden’s name. cancer death rate is about half that of a continuing smok- er’s. Quitting also lowers the risk for other major diseases, Classes battle for points including heart disease and stroke. Sports “Quitting smoking is an important step towards reduc- Students at Jefferson High School used the last hour of class time before early dismissal ing your cancer risk and celebrating more birthdays,” said Parks taking to battle it out for class points. Classes received points for wearing the same color shirt and Student Council prepared several games, including Simon Says, Lily Pad, Waiter/Waitress, Marybeth Torsell, health initiatives representative. “The softball signups Leap Frog and more. As events started on Wednesday, juniors were in first place with 500 FreshStart program provides great tips and tools to help points; seniors were second with 450 points; and sophomores and freshmen were tied at 340. you beat the urge to smoke. There has never been a better The City of Delphos time to quit!” Parks is taking men’s soft- At the end of the day, seniors had taken the lead with 690 points; juniors were in second with ball registrations for the 600; sophomores had 550; and freshmen had 500. The class with the most points at the end upcoming summer leagues: of the year gets a pizza party. Above: Freshman Gage Mercer tries to get his lily pad on the — Men’s Tuesday nite ground with a foot for leverage as a Student Council member tries to steal it. Below: Junior league, $350 entry, play Austin Jettinghoff weaves in and out of fellow classmates while balancing a plastic egg on a doubleheaders, umpire Styrofoam plate during Waiter/Waitress. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer) league beginning in late May — Men’s Friday nite league $100 entry, strike mats, no umpires except for tournament games, begin- ning late May or early June — Co-ED league on Wednesday nites if enough teams participate. Contact 419-695-5712 for the parks or 419-235-4634. Forecast Mostly sunny Friday with highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 20s. See page 2. Index Obituaries 2 State/Local 3 Farm 4 Community 5 Sports 6-7 Classifieds 8 VFW Auxiliary offers bake sale Television 9 The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will hold an Easter Bake World briefs 10 Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to sellout Saturday. Above: Auxiliary members form an assembly line to color dozens of eggs for the bake sale. (Delphos Herald/Mary M. Grothause) 2

2 – The Herald Thursday, March 28, 2013 www.delphosherald.com For The Record Arsenal of weapons found in OBITUARIES The Delphos Herald Newtown gunman’s home Vol. 143 No. 205 Nancy Spencer, editor By JOHN and lawmakers who clam- rarely left his home. Ray Geary, general manager CHRISTOFFERSEN ored for more details as they Investigators found arti- Delphos Herald, Inc. The Associated Press craft legislation on mental cles on other shootings and Don Hemple, health and gun control. a holiday card containing advertising manager NEW HAVEN, Conn. Sedensky says Lanza a check made out to Adam Tiffany Brantley, — An arsenal of weapons killed all 26 victims inside Lanza for the purchase of circulation manager including guns, hundreds Sandy Hook Elementary a firearm, authored by his The Delphos Herald of rounds of ammunition, a School with a Bushmaster mother, Nancy Lanza. (USPS 1525 8000) is published bayonet and several swords .223-caliber rifle before tak- Documents indicate that daily except Sundays, Tuesdays was found in the home and ing his own life with a Glock authorities found a gun safe and Holidays. car of the gunman who car- 10 mm handgun. He says with shotgun shells and By carrier in Delphos and ried out the Newtown school Lanza had another loaded numerous boxes of bullets. In area towns, or by rural motor shooting, according to search handgun with him inside a bedroom closet, they found route where available $1.48 per warrants released today. the school as well as three, ear plugs, a handwritten note week. By mail in Allen, Van Adam Lanza killed 26 30-round magazines for the regarding ammunition and Robert W. Foust Sr. Katherine E. ‘Kay’ Wert, or Putnam County, $97 people inside Sandy Hook Bushmaster. magazines, paperwork on Caprilla per year. Outside these counties June 6, 1925 $110 per year. Elementary School and took A loaded 12-gauge shot- guns and a metal bayonet. Entered in the post office his own life within five min- gun was found in the glove In a top drawer of a fil- March 27, 2013 Nov. 21, 1917-March 27, 2013 Katherine E. “Kay” in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as utes of shooting his way into compartment of the Honda ing cabinet, they found paper Periodicals, postage paid at the building, State’s Attorney Civic Lanza drove to the targets. In a duffel bag, they Robert W. Foust Sr., 87, Caprilla, 95, of Ottawa died Delphos, Ohio. Stephen J. Sedensky III said in school with two magazines found ear and eye protection, of Delphos died at 4:45 at 7:38 a.m. Wednesday at St. No mail subscriptions will a statement accompanying the containing 70 rounds of binoculars, numerous other a.m. Wednesday at Vancrest Rita’s Medical Center. be accepted in towns or villag- release of the warrants in the Winchester 12-gauge shotgun paper targets and Lanza’s Healthcare Center. She was born November es where The Delphos Herald Dec. 14 massacre. Lanza was rounds. NRA certificate. He was born June 6, 1925, 21, 1917 in Baltimore, Md., paper carriers or motor routes found dead in the school wear- At the house, investigators Authorities found numer- in Wapakoneta, to Dewey and to the late Thomas and Carrie provide daily home delivery for ing military-style clothing. found books about autism ous knives, including samurai Margaret (Kerschner) Foust, (Miller) Mayo. $1.48 per week. She was married to Robert 405 North Main St. The extensive inventory and Asperger’s syndrome as swords. They found a mili- who preceded him in death. TELEPHONE 695-0015 of the evidence seized from well as an NRA guide to pis- tary-style uniform in Lanza’s On Aug. 21, 1944, he mar- Wannemacher who died Oct. 20, 1975, she then married Office Hours Lanza’s home and the car he tol shooting. bedroom and handwritten ried Virginia Morris, Salewho pre- starts Saturday!8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. drove to carry out the mas- Police said they found notes containing the address- ceded him in death. Carman Caprilla, who is also POSTMASTER: sacre provided glimpses into a smashed computer hard es of local gun shops. Survivors include a deceased. Send address changes the world of the reclusive drive and a gaming console A Danbury Superior Court son, Robert Jr. (Barbara) She is survived by two to THE DELPHOS HERALD, gunman. Prosecutors until in Lanza’s bedroom. An judge on Wednesday granted Foust of Findlay; a daugh- children, Charles (Nancy) 405 N. Main St. now had made few details unnamed source told investi- a request by Sedensky, the ter, Maxine (Greg) Brooks Wannemacher and Gail Delphos, Ohio 45833 available, despite pressure to gators that Lanza was an avid prosecutor overseeing the of Spencerville; a brother, (Jerry) Osting of Ottawa; six do so from the governor, who gamer who played “Call of investigation, to withhold Howard L. (Dorothy) Foust of grandchildren, Robin (Jerry) criticized leaks to the press Duty” and other games and some details. Elida; eight grandchildren and Levine of Rockford, Mich., POLICE 15 great-grandchildren. Scott (Bobbie) Osting of He was also preceded in Ottawa, Anita (Rich) Ross REPORT Billionaire cries foul in wine vintage sale death by a brother, Joseph of Ottawa, Jason (Cindy) By LARRY NEUMEISTER cent — asserted his innocence as he took the Foust. Osting of Leipsic, Lindsey The Associated Press stand as one of the trial’s first witnesses. Mr. Foust was an inspector Wannemacher of North Storage unit “I wouldn’t sell a fake wine,” he said. “I’ve at Ford Motor company for Carolina and Brent Brickner NEW YORK — As experts can testify, never intentionally sold fake wine in my life.” 30 years. He was also an Air of Delphos; eight great- locks cut super sleuths in the wine business must study Koch, the brother of famous industrialists Force veteran of World War II. grandchildren, AustinSave up Levine,to $5.00 lb. At 5:56 p.m. on Wednesday, the cork, glass, sediment, wrapping, labels and conservative political supporters David He was a member of Trinity Madison Levine,USDA Choice Avery Delphos Police were called to and how full a bottle of wine is to ascertain and Charles Koch, is seeking compensation United Methodist Church and Ross, Walter Ross, Kennedy the 400 block of Moxie Lane whether it’s the real deal. And as two uber- for the $320,000,Save along up to $1.81 with unspecified dam- VFW Post 3035. He enjoyed Osting, Easton BonelessOsting, Claire Beef in reference to a breaking and wealthy wine collectors can tell you as they ages. The trialArps may yet or endDean’s in a settlement. working puzzles, fishing, Osting, and Blake Brickner. entering complaint at a busi- square off in federal court over some ques- Greenberg years ago capitalized on the hunting, crafts and spending She was preceded in death ness in that area. tionable bottles, even that sometimes is not growing interest in the sale of alcohol for Ribeye SteakUpon officers’ arrival, the time with his grandchildren. by a great-grandson:Regular or Robert Thick Cut enough. investment purposes,Cottage becoming Cheese one of the Funeral services will begin Wannemacher; 2 brothers: complainant stated someone Testimony began Wednesday in a civil world’s top ownersselected of varieties vintage wine, with a at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harter Charles and Clifton Mayo; had cut off several locks on trial six years after Florida energy maven collection of more than 70,000 bottles. and a sister: Hilda Hatter. storage units at the business. William Koch, a yachtsman and collector, According to court documents, Greenberg and Schier Funeral Home, the Rev. David Howell officiating. Mrs. Caprilla owned and sued onetime-billionaire California business- earned about $9 million when he sold 17,000 operated Wannemacher man Eric Greenberg in U.S. District Court in bottles of wine at the sale where Koch made Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, with military grave- Jewelers in Ottoville and Manhattan over $320,000 he spent in 2005 his purchases, reducing his collection by Delphos from 1945 to 1981 Misuse on two dozen bottles of wine that turned out about a quarter. side services conducted by the $ 99(Continued from page 1) to be duds. Koch was duped by an auction brochure Delphos Veterans Council. and she later was a cook at $ 68 the Ottawa Eagles. She was a It’s heartbreaking for a true collector to that promised buyers the “greatest wines of Friends may call from 2-8 for five years and will only member of Sts. Peter and Paul learn that wine is inauthentic because it’s all time” and “extremely rare” bottles dating p.m. Friday at the funeral home. receive charitable money Catholic Church in Ottawa; lb. more than just a bottle and a flavor, Koch’s to the early 1800s, Hueston said. Preferred memorials are to for actual services provided. 24 oz. Ottawa Eagles, Ottawa VFW attorney John Hueston said. Koch paid as much as $30,000 for some the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Product6 of the UnitedWhile States some posts had active and Ottawa American Legion “Koch will say these are links to history,” bottles, including several purported to be career centers, all the centers 1 Marciel Warnecke auxiliaries; and had been on he said, adding that great wines transport from the 1800s. Those included a $22,542 misused money in some way, Save up to $3.00 lb. Marciel Warnecke, 80, of the Ottoville Village Council. people to anotherIn era.the “It’sDeli not just the juice bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild from Hackley said. Kretschmar Delphos, died today at Sarah A Funeral Save Service $7.96 willon 4 be in the package.” 1805, a $29,172 bottle of Chateau Lafite Court documents say lack Jane Living Center. held 10 a.m. Saturday at Love Greenberg — a former billionaire who built Rothschild fromVirginia 1811 Brandand a $33,150 magnum All Varieties of reporting and account- two Internet consulting companies before of Chateau Lafite Rothschild from 1870. The Arrangements are incom- Funeral Home, Ottawa, the ability concerns led the Ohio the 2000 collapse of those stocks reportedly oldest bottles are no longer part of the court plete at Harter and Schier Rev. Matt Jozefiak officiat- Honey Ham Super Chillcareer Soda center board to request reduced his net worth by as much as 90 per- case. Funeral Home. ing. Burial will follow in St. more reporting by posts in Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville. 2007, but most “continued Visitation will be from 2-8 to refuse to report and failed T AS EWS HEN p.m. on Friday at the funeral I W N T to sign up veterans for ser- One Year Ago man. Mrs. Wolery has listed as captains Mrs. Robert Hahn, home, where there will be vices.” Jay Agg, a spokes- • Fort Jennings High School will present the musical Spencerville; Mrs. Anthene Burns and Mrs. Fred Andrews, a scripture service at 2:30 man with the Lanham, Md.- Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” Friday and Saturday in $Beaverdam and99 Bluffton areas, and Mrs. William Baxter and p.m., Ottawa Eagles2/$ Auxiliary based AMVETS National the school’s auditeria. Featured in the cast will be seniors Gina Helen Maloney, Elida. service at 7 p.m., Ottawa 95% Fat Free, No MSG, Filler or Gluten Headquarters, said the group’s Clay, Cassie Kaverman, Tanya Korte, Nolan Neidert, Ethan • Gilbert Smith, former head football coach at Delphos American Legion Auxiliary state departments do not Schimmoeller, Jeremy Schimmoeller, Aaron Schnipke, Nick Jefferson Highlb. School, was presented with a Life Service service at 7:15 p.m. 12 pk. and th Limit 4 - Additionals 2/$5 receive day-to-day oversight Verhoff and Kelsey Von Lehmden. Football Coaching plaque at the 13 annual football clinic at Ottawa VFW Auxiliary ser- by the national group. “But 25 Years Ago – 1988 the 3College of Wooster. Inscribed on the plaque, presented by vice at 7:30 p.m. 3 we are monitoring the situ- • A week after celebrating their girls basketball team’s head grid coach Phil Shipe of Wooster, was “In recognition Memorials may be made Save up to $2.00 lb. Save $1.80 on 3 ation, and we are confident state championship Kalida fans welcomed home their boys for teaching and coaching that went beyond the grade book to a charity of the donor’s the recommendations will be team Sunday afternoon with a parade through the town and FreshMarketa and scoreboard.” choice. Flavorite followed,” he said. program at the high school. The Wildcats were runners-up in • Observing Lodge Anniversary Night members of Crescent Condolences can be Division IV losing to Columbus Wehrle 71-54 Saturday nightSandwich Temple No. 50 Spread Pythian Sisters, met Tuesday evening in the K expressed at: www.lovefunerWhite Bread- in the state finals at St. John Arena, Columbus. of P Hall. In keeping with the occasion, Lewis Vogt gave an alhome.com. LOCAL PRICES • Delegates from Fort Jennings High School and Ottoville interesting talk on the history of the Knights of Pythias lodge. High School have been announced by Jim Schimmoeller, He said the lodge was founded in 1864, at a time when the Corn $7.50 Americanism chairman of Fort Jennings Post 715. Wesley North and the South were at war. He said the basic theme was BIRTHS Wheat $7.12 Klir, son of Joe and Pat Klir, has been chosen from Fort friendship, and told how it served to unite the North and the ST. RITA’S Soybeans $14.64 Jennings and Jason Horstman, son of John and Sue Horstman, South. A girl was born March 27 has been chosen from Ottoville. 9975 Years Ago — 1938 to Sarah and Ben Schroeder of ¢ $ OTTERY • Van Wert Lion Dale Keyser, representing the “quest” pro- • In conjunction with the Diocesan Nature Study course, Fort Jennings. L gram spoke to Middle Point Lions Club Inat their the recent Deli meet- the pupils of the seventh grade, St. John’s School, made a CLEVELAND (AP) — ing. 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COLUMBUS — In-state students are Ohio State University’s The women said they had first priority as a publicly funded school, university president been effectively demoted Gordon Gee said Wednesday in explaining why he isn’t also because Summit County offi- proposing a tuition freeze for out-of-state students. cials in Akron didn’t want Gee plans to formally propose the in-state tuition freeze to them overseeing male inmates Ohio State trustees next week. Annual in-state tuition and fees while the inmates showered or at Ohio State’s flagship campus in Columbus is $10,037, com- were strip searched. pared to $25,445 for out-of-state students. Gee said the uni- A federal judge still has to versity will do all it can to help out-of-state students through approve the final agreement. scholarships, and wants the university to be competitively Under the agreement, all priced for all students. jail jobs will be open to female “We’re looking very clearly to remain competitive at the deputies. The county agreed to out-of-state level,” he said. “The differential obviously always pay $400,000, more than half is that we belong to the people of the state so they’re our first in damages to 21 deputies and priority.” the rest in legal fees. Gee has said Ohio State is able to freeze tuition at a time of diminished state funding and uncertain federal dollars because Recently solar shingles have become price-competitive with bolt-on panels, and are Racinos delayed it has looked for other revenue. State projections indicate getting much more popular accordingly. On top of that, federal, state and local incen- most of Ohio’s publicly funded higher education institutions tives can bring the cost down considerably more. Pictured: solar shingles from the Dow by demand for will receive increases in the first year of Gov. John Kasich’s Powerhouse line. (Tai Viinikka, courtesy Flickr) proposed $63.2 billion, two-year budget, with 17 of the state’s more seating 61 universities, branch campuses and community colleges Superintendent’s compensation questioned COLUMBUS (AP) — expected to receive cuts. Construction on two Ohio “raci- State higher education funding rises overall in the budget’s MEDINA (AP) — The focus where it belongs: on costs were issued by the nos” will be delayed after regu- first year, about 2 percent to $1.78 billion. president of the Medina the kids,” he wrote in a letter Medina County Schools’ lators decided to require more Ohio State is expected to receive a 3 percent increase under school board in northeast to the board. Educational Service Center, enclosed seating from which spec- the plan, with three branch campuses experiencing cuts. Kent Ohio resigned as the district John Leatherman, presi- using a fund that contains tators can view two racetracks. State and Cleveland State would see increases of more than deals with questions about dent of the Medina City money left over after districts The Ohio State Racing 5 percent, Wright State of 3.5 percent and others smaller spending and the superinten- Teachers Association, told pay the center for its services. Commission voted Wednesday increases. dent’s compensation, which the newspaper Freeman’s The teachers association to require Penn National Gaming Overall, funding for five universities, seven branch cam- included about $265,000 for resignation “is probably the has criticized the board for to add 650 more seats in cli- puses and five community colleges is expected to be cut. his college education bills. start of what needs to happen not being aware about how mate-controlled areas at tracks The Ohio House is currently preparing its version of the The local teachers union for the community and the the fund was used. in Dayton and Austintown, a budget, which must be finalized by the end of June. criticized the Medina board’s district to heal.” A spokesman for state Youngstown suburb. Officials oversight and superintendent Board members were Auditor Dave Yost told the from Penn National say redesign- Randy Stepp’s handling of expected to talk about a newspaper earlier this week ing the racinos delays the projects Funeral fund for 6 teens tops $42,000 the fund that supplied the plan to improve spending that Yost was informed of by several months at least. WARREN (AP) — The The six teens drowned payments for his education, oversight Wednesday night the circumstances and was The Medina Gazette report- in Medina, about 30 miles concerned, but the office The commission previously organizer of a funeral fund March 10 when a speeding demanded more seating at the ed. Board members have said southwest of Cleveland. hadn’t decided whether to for the six teens killed in SUV struck a guardrail and they didn’t realize the total The board had encour- take action. Lebanon racino being built in a northeast Ohio SUV crash flipped into a swampy pond in southwest Ohio. The panel is was so high. aged Stepp’s pursuit of a The conflict over the say donations from as far Warren, about 50 miles south- Board President Charles master’s in business admin- spending comes as the Medina concerned that racinos might away as Los Angeles pushed east of Cleveland. Authorities emphasize video lottery gam- Freeman resigned Tuesday, call- istration from Case Western school board is poised to the total past $42,000. say the 19-year-old driver ing the controversy a distraction Reserve University, which approve a new contract for bling more and short-change Bob Dean, who set up didn’t have a valid license. fans of live horse racing. from focusing on students. cost $93,000. Stepp, who had its roughly 400 teachers that the account at a bank to Dean says the money “It is my sincere hope a master’s and doctorate, also includes higher health insur- New rules allow Ohio’s horse accept the money, tells The was used to pay for a vari- tracks to add slots-like gambling. that with new leadership, had $172,000 in college loans ance costs for employees and Some tracks are renovating to add (Youngstown) Vindicator that ety of funeral expenses. The the board, union, teachers, that were covered by the dis- no pay increases, other than the video terminal games, while the $42,600 was distributed gravesites at a local cemetery administrators and commu- trict under a 2011 modifica- those for having more time others are building new tracks. to pay for funeral expenses were provided by an anony- nity can again come togeth- tion of his contract. in service or more college last week. mous donor. er and place our collective Checks to cover those coursework. 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Delphos FFA Wildlife Team places 14 of 28 General Livestock Judging Team places 21 of 48 In an effort to prepare for the State Wildlife Contest, the Delphos FFA Wildlife team th The Delphos FFA General Livestock Team recently competed at the District 1 Live- also competed in the District 1 Invitational in Wauseon. The team placed 14 out of 28 stock Judging Invitational held in Wauseon. The team placed 21st out of 48 teams. There teams. The Wildlife Management contest assesses a student’s knowledge in the areas of were 343 individuals that competed in the contest. General Livestock Judging assesses a fish and wildlife management, as well as provides recognition to those who have demon- student’s knowledge of cattle, swine, and sheep. They must visually place different classes strated skills and competencies as a result of natural resources instruction. The students based on their phenotypic appearance and also apply data to performance classes. Mem- have to identify mammals, gamebirds, fish, food; cover equipment; interpret topographi- bers of the Delphos FFA General Livestock Judging Team are, front front left, Desiree cal maps; determine the age and sex of species; pond management; and take a 50-question Wessel, Sophia Wilson, Courtney Vanschoyck, Sophia Thompson and Kaitlyn Vress; row written test. Delphos FFA Wildlife Team members are, front from left, Aysa Hamilton, two, Eli Siefker, Kiersten Teman, Caitlin Landwehr and Gavin Shobe; and back, Austin Rileigh Tippie, Riley Claypool, David Leathers and Austin Lucas; and back, Tatiana Ol- Schulte, Josh Kroeger, Justin Siefker, Jake Horstman, Jason Wittler and Devin Rabe. meda, Veronica Vulgamott, Wes Roby and Jesse Ditto. Fertilizer label and application rate Corn planter adjustment BY JIM LOPSHIRE spring, preferably in late April It is best to fertilize lightly BY JAMES J. HOORMAN tilled soil. Down-pressure Extension Educator or early May, using no more in spring and early summer, OSU-Extension, Paulding Ag educator springs generally are used to than ¾ pound actual nitro- little to none in summer, and gen per 1000 square feet. If heavy in fall. A heavy fall OSU-Extension transfer weight from the tool- Corn planter All fertilizers will have a a late fall fertilizer was not fertilization program will Putnam County bar to the row units. Usually series of three numbers dis- applied, then make two appli- produce the healthiest turf located on the parallel link- checklist played prominently on the cations this spring; the first throughout the year. Applying Regardless of the weath- age supporting the row units, Ohio State University label. These numbers repre- application in early April, the high rates of nitrogen in the er, it is now time to start down pressure springs may (Greg LaBarge and Peter sent the percentage by weight other in mid to late May using spring and summer stimu- checking the corn planter and need tightening to achieve Thomison) recommends of nitrogen, phosphorus, and 3/4 pound actual N per 1,000 lates excess leaf growth at the making adjustments. First, greater soil penetration. the following tips to reduce potassium. For instance, a square feet each time. expense of root growth. Not read the operators manual Replace worn or broken plant space variability: 24-4-8 fertilizer will have 24 Fertilizing with phospho- only does this force you to to achieve maximum perfor- parts as needed. Check shafts, percent nitrogen, 4 percent rus and potassium is also mow more often, it reduces mance. Second, leveling the bearings, seals and gaskets — Check finger pick- ups for wear on the back phosphorous as P2O5, and 8 important in maintaining a turf quality during the sum- corn planter is critical to get- for wear and replace them as percent potassium as K2O. healthy lawn. The best way mer. High application rates of ting excellent corn yields. It necessary. Pay close atten- plate and brush. — Check finger tension A 46-0-0 fertilizer will have to determine how much spring and summer nitrogen is advisable to use the same tion to fiberglass and plastic 46 percent nitrogen and no phosphorus and potassium can also stimulate disease, tractor year after year when parts since they may become with a feeler gauge and set tension as recommended phosphorous and potassium. to apply annually is to fol- weed, and insect activity. planting corn, however do brittle and crack with age. Though all three elements low the recommendations of If you apply a pre-emer- not assume that the planter Replace worn parts, especial- by the manufacturer. — Check wear on dou- are important in maintaining a soil test. In lieu of a soil gence herbicide that is com- is level. Wear and tear on ly in the seed metering and a healthy turf stand, nitro- test, a general recommenda- bined with fertilizer in April, ble-disc openers and seed tires, changes in the tool bar, drive components. Lubricate gen will cause the greatest tion is to apply 1/4 as much the May fertilizer applica- and additional weight on the all chains and grease fittings tubes. response. Because of this, phosphorus and 1/2 as much tion should be skipped. planter or tractor may change and replace if necessary. — Check seed tubes for most fertilizer recommenda- potassium as nitrogen. For a Professional lawn care com- planter performance Check all bolts and clamps obstructions or kinks that tions for lawns are listed as one year fertilization cycle, if panies may increase the The University of for proper tightness. can hold up seed delivery. pounds of nitrogen per 1000 you apply 4 pounds nitrogen number of applications while W i s c o n s i n - A g r o n o m y The biggest mistake farm- — Match plate and seed square feet. per 1000 square feet per year, decreasing the rate of nitro- Department offers the follow- ers during planting is driv- grades on plate planters. If late fall fertilizer was you should apply 1 pound gen per application. This can ing planter adjustments rec- ing too fast, with a range — Make sure sprock- applied last October or phosphorus and 2 pounds give a more gradual feeding ommendations: “If a planter of three to five miles per et settings on the planter November, then make only potassium per 1,000 square of the grass plants and pro- is not level, the seeding depth hour recommended. Under transmission are correct. one fertilizer application this feet per year. duce a high quality lawn. may be shallower or deeper cloddy or rough field condi- — Check to see that than desired. Make sure the tions, ground speed should gears are lined up. tool bar is parallel and the be lower to avoid equipment — Check seed tubes for In a Chicago suburb, an indoor farm goes ‘mega’ planter is level from front to bounce and subsequent slip- damage, wear, and burrs. By MARTHA IRVINE artificial lights. With so much grocers in Chicago and sub- The Associated Press vacant space available, the urbs, including Whole Foods rear and from side to side. page of the drive, loss of Repair or replace. cost of the property is often and Mariano’s Fresh Market Leveling pull-type planters depth control and inadequate — Clean tube sensors cheap, to buy or rent, though locations. primarily involves adjusting seed covering. Finger pick- for planter monitors. BEDFORD PARK, Ill. — the power needed to run these CEO Yolanta Hardej calls it the hitch position and setting up planters tend to increase Any time the opera- Farming in abandoned ware- facilities often is not. “on-demand farming.” the cylinder stop on the car- seeding rates at higher field tion of the planter causes houses has become a hot trend Elsewhere, growers are “Let’s say that the demand in the Midwest — with vary- incorporating greenhouses and is suddenly for various types rying wheels. To level from speeds because more than the metering unit to jerk, natural light into their models of arugula or various types of front to rear, the hitch can be one kernel may be dropped variable seed placement ing degrees of success — as more entrepreneurs world- — sometimes on rooftops, or in mixed greens, or mini greens,” raised or lowered by adjust- at a time. Problems with will occur. Adjust all ele- large fields. she says. “We could change ing the bolt position where air planters vary depending wide experiment with indoor Though farmers are experi- the whole system … and pretty ments of planter operation growing systems in attempts the hitch clevis attaches to on the design, but at high- for smooth performance menting with all kinds of crops, much within the next 14 to 28 the planter tongue. er speeds, skips or doubles to grow more food locally. most have had success grow- days, we have a full grown (CORN newsletter, 2009) Now one facility, ing greens — herbs, various plant, whatever the market Three-point lift arms or may occur. Seeding rates types of lettuce and “micro- requires.” gauge wheels can be used to are reduced with plate plant- wheel can cause excessive FarmedHere LLC in suburban Chicago, is attempting to take greens,” edible plants, such as What are the challenges? establish the proper height of ers because the seeds do not soil compaction around the indoor warehouse farming to beets and sunflowers, which The biggest stumbling block the tool bar above the ground always drop into the cells at seed, resulting in poor emer- are harvested when they are for facilities like these remains gence. the “mega farm” level, in a young and used like sprouts in power — the amount of elec- on semi-mounted and mount- higher speeds. region of the country known Tire pressure is important salads and sandwiches. tricity to run the lights that help ed planters. To level these Slippage of drive units more for its massive hog, corn on carrying and gauge wheel “Aquaponic” farms, which the plants grow. Heating these planters from side to side, (carrying wheels, press and soybean farms than for also raise tilapia and other massive spaces also can be adjustments may be required wheels, or coulters) which drives. Tires inflated to the crops of boutique greens. fish, use water circulated to the costly. in both the gauge wheels and drive the seeding meter may recommended level tend to Here’s a run-down on the plants that is fertilized with the Experts in the field say this the lift arms. Top link adjust- result in seeding rates that are make planting more accu- trend, this farm — and the fish excrement. Often, these will also be a big challenge ments generally are used to less than desired. Slippage of rate. An under-inflated tire farms also sell the fish to gro- for FarmedHere, because of challenges it and other indoor cers or restaurants. its size. level mounted planters from press wheel drives may occur has a smaller circumference, farms face. causing more rotations at a How is FarmedHere dif- A few other indoor farms in front to rear. The cylinder- more often than with carry- What are these farms like? ferent? Wisconsin and Chicago have stop on lift assist wheels are ing or gauge wheels because given ground speed. This In Chicago, Milwaukee and “It’s different here than I’ve gone out of business, or are used for front to rear leveling they operate in soil loosened causes the metering mech- other urban areas, entrepre- seen anywhere else, just the struggling to stay open. semi-mounted planters. by the seed furrow opener. anism to drop more seeds neurs have taken up residence size, the sheer scale of it is “It’s hard to get there for To achieve uniform soil While additional weight or and overplant. Conversely, in vacant buildings that have very unique,” says Maximino sure,” says Sylvia Bernstein, high ceilings and plenty of Gonzalez, the master grower at an aquaponics supplier based penetration, planters used down-pressure springs can over-inflated tires cause space. Often, these are called under-planting” (Wisconsin FarmedHere LLC. in Boulder, Colo., who blogs in no-till may require more reduce press wheel slippage, “vertical” farms because, within The company, based in about the trend. “There are a lot weight than ones used in too much weight on the press Agronomy Department). the buildings, farmers build tall Bedford Park, Ill., is finishing of people working on it.” structures with several levels of the first of four phases, with Some growers are experi- Check us out online: www.delphosherald.com growing beds, often lined with plans to expand by the end of menting with solar, wind and next year to 150,000 square methane as ways to gener- ­ STOCKS feet of vertical growing space. ate the power. 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It feels like you’re end of the book, she mentions p.m. and leave a message. State St. just sitting down having a con- a quote, “Bloom where you’re versation with her. So, yeah, planted.” This really spoke to FRIDAY at times it’s a little all over the me, as a great friend referred to COUPONS 7:30 a.m. — Delphos place, as she relays her mus- that quote when I was working Optimist Club, A&W ings on everything from her at a job I detested…it was the Drive-In, 924 E. Fifth St. penchant for the “f” word to first time I’d ever heard it. Then 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite her thoughts about working as I was reading this book and at Delphos Senior Citizen a grocery check-out girl. The relating to so much of it, when Center, 301 Suthoff places, at times, where she strays from the main bam! This quote jumped out at me. I am so glad Street. story and offers her own observations about I read this book. The Interfaith Thrift COMICS something else didn’t really bother me. I think If you or anyone you know has struggled Store is closed for Good because that is how people talk, and throughout with addiction in any form, I strongly urge you Friday. the book, Kucera really is talking to us. Plus I to read this book. Everything I Never Wanted find her hilarious and her little musings made to Be is not a self-help book. But it is a book SATURDAY me laugh every time. She has a way with words, that could be considered a friend. Someone who and more… 9 a.m.-noon — and a way of inserting something laughable into knows. Someone who understands. This book Interfaith Thrift Store, a situation that could very well remain somber will make you feel less alone, plus, Kucera’s Happy North Main Street is open without her flair for putting a twist on things. jokes are peppered throughout. You will laugh. for shopping. The language is something that might offend I did. I also felt a strong emotional connection St. Vincent dePaul Birthday All Rolled some people, as I’ve mentioned her affinity for to everyone she described in the book…when I MARCH 29 Society, located at the the “f” word. It didn’t bother me. It just might finished it I wanted more. east edge of the St. John’s Kristie Rose bother some readers. I think her story is so com- Thank you, Dina, for being brave enough to Into One! High School parking Mary Kay Schroeder lot, is open. 10 a.m. to 2 pelling, however, that one should be able to see share your story. past perceived “bad” language and still absorb Sara Berelsman lives in Forts Jennings with Michelle Dellinger p.m. — Delphos Postal Alissa Sterling Museum is open. her story. her husband and their two daughters. Check out Dina Kucera is real. She’s raw. She lays it all her blog at www.sarasoccupiedmind.blogspot. Drew Baldauf 12:15 p.m. — Testing Ken Rode of warning sirens by out on the table. I like that. com. 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Interested sponsors call The Delphos Herald Public Service Dept. 419-695-0015 6 – The Herald Thursday, March 28, 2013 www.delphosherald.com SPORTS West sweeps District 8 Girls clashes Down with Gonzaga! How many NCAA men’s JIM METCALFE By JIM METCALFE to strut their stuff in ways they might not 28-of-69 (including a stellar 12-of-18 basketball brackets has [email protected] have been able to in the regular season; trifectas) for 40.6 percent versus 21-of- this upstart Florida Gulf pushing the ball and running very few 50 for the East (2-of-11 treys) for 42 Coast spoiled, debased and ELIDA — The District 8 Girls All- true set plays, relying on the skills honed percent. besmirched? Metcalfe’s Star Roundball Games were postponed in the backyard or in the driveway as In the first half, the West used its How about those razza- from Monday night due to the weather, youngsters. height advantage, especially Findlay’s frazzing nazzatrap (all of Musings so the girls closed the All told, the West unleashed 71 shots 6-1 Christina McQueen (double-dou- you who remember that [email protected] local 2012-13 high and made 31 (5-of-24 ble of 16 markers and 11 boards) and great American philoso- school basketball sea- downtown) for 43.7 Bath’s 6-0 Emily Ruhe (14 counters, pher, Yosemite Sam, will Barkley but I usually like son Wednesday on the percent and the East 10 rebounds, 4 blocks). With those two know what this reference is!) his candor and frankness; Union Bank Court of 62 attempts — mak- alternating every five minutes, they held Gonzaga Bulldogs. he does say things that most the Elida Fieldhouse. ing 20, including 7-of- off the quicker West in erecting a 39-33 I drank the Bulldog Kool- analysts only think but would The West team 27 triples, for 32.3 halftime edge. Aid, thinking this may be the never DARE to speak. had the better of the percent. As well, with With the West turning up the defen- year they break this “when If he believes that the Big proceedings in both referees “encouraged” sive pressure, venturing to go full-court we’re underdogs, we play Ten is down, so be it. He’s games, with the West to “let ’em play,” the at times, they turned the East over 12 Cinderella - when we’re just plain wrong here. downing the East West hit 7-of-11 free times the second half and that fueled favored, we choke” string. What I thought was funny 74-51 in the Division Beining throws (63.6%) to the Schroeder even more of a fast-break attack than Attack me with a pea was when he interviewed IV clash and grabbing East’s 4-of-7 (57.1%). usual for an all-star game. Bader poured shooter! the FGC coach and asked the Division I-II-III clash 71-53. Despite that lack of preparation, the in three bombs (9 points), Lauck two Personally, I blame the “where the —— is Florida In the Division IV nightcap, the West West only had 16 turnovers and the East treys (8 markers), Celina’s Katie Stahl referees, Mark Few, society, Gulf Coast?” was led by Ottoville’s Rachel Beining 10. seven of her nine points and Owens six the NCAA and the United Talk about a “no-name” with a double-double — 23 points The West, using its height advantage in the half as the West used a 23-6 spurt Nations for this outrage! team! and 12 boards. Fort Jennings’ Macy inside, started to take control in the last in the first 10 minuets of that half to take I digress. Oh, by the way, LaSalle is Schroeder added 12 points, seven boards half of the first half — with Beining a 56-45 edge The story of this NCAA having a “nice” tournament and three assists and Marion Local’s dropping in 16 the first half — and took The West continued to neutralize the tournament is the high-flying, as a 13th seed — but that Chelsea Winner a 37-26 halftime edge. East’s height and built up a 22-point dunkmeister, having-a-ton- isn’t VERY important!!! Is it? added 12 counters Beining added edge at one point late in the contest. of-fun-doing-it Eagles, the I wonder what will real- and six boards. The seven points the sec- The East did outrebound the West first 15th seed to ever make ly happen in the next few West totally owned ond 20 minutes but 39-30 (8-10 offensive) and hit 9-of-10 the Sweet Sixteen. weeks of NASCAR? the backboards 57-26 with Schroeder get- freebies (90%) to 3-of-4 for the West I am sure their players You had the confrontation (22-6 offensive) with ting loose for 10 (75%). have been asked the question between Denny Hamlin and the 6-1 Beining and markers (two bombs), multiple times — til they’re Joey Logano two weeks ago DIVISION I-II-III ready to pull out their hair at Bristol — with Hamlin the 6-2 Winner the Winner nine points EAST (53) main culprits. Miller and Minster’s Bridget Gwen Downing 1-0-3, Kaily Whitaker 3-0-7, and bay at the moon: can you spinning Logano — and then City’s rebound- Geiger six, the West Christina McQueen 7-2-16, Shanna Farler 0-0-0, be the first 15th seed to make it occurred again last week at Emily Ruhe 4-6-14, Taylor Dackin 2-0-4, Katie Fontana, with Hamlin ending ing demon, Melissa continued to maintain Dackin 2-1-5, Morgan Truex 0-0-0, Jadin Salyers the Elite Eight? Turnwald Owens up in the wall and suffering a Michel, took down control. With the East 2-0-4. Totals 19-2-9/10-53. To borrow an answer WEST (71) from NBA legend Kareem fractured vertebra in his back nine and Continental’s Leva Weller struggling to score from the field, the Katie Stahl 4-0-9, Kylee Bader 7-0-19, Osha Owens 5-0-10, Britt Lauck 6-0-16, Meg Abdul-Jabbar when asked if that likely will keep him out added nine. West built as big a lead as 26 late in the six weeks. “It’s a lot of fun to play with this kind contest. Muhlenkamp 2-0-4, Amy Henderson 1-0-3, his Lakers could repeat in Hillary Heiby 1-0-2, Molly Closson 0-3-3, Nicole the 1980s, they should have I know NASCAR wanted of talent. I had played against all but “I’m going to play ball at Bluffton Brown 2-0-5, Molly Albert 0-0-0. Totals 16-12- 3/4-71. answered “we’re the only to get the fans back to the three of them during the regular season University. I was thinking of going to races but … but it was fun to be on the same team,” Bowling Green State University and Score by Halves: ones that can!” East 39 14 - 53 With state nemesis Florida I don’t pretend to know if Beining noted. “We didn’t have a lot of not playing basketball,” Beining added. West 33 38 - 71 these incidents were simply practice time; I had already started track “When I decided to play ball at col- Three-point goals: East 2-11 (Downing, up next at The Temple … uh, Whitaker), West 12-18 (Bader 5, Lauck 4, Cowboys Stadium … I don’t hard racing or if the simmer- practice, so I hadn’t picked up a basket- lege, Bluffton was the only Division III Henderson, Brown). know if they can get this done ing feud between these two ball since we lost at State.” school that had the major I have always —— but in this season of major that has been there for a while For the East, the lone player in wanted to do: dietetics. This gives me an DIVISION IV parity, why not? boiled over and clouded their twin digits was Waynesfield-Goshen’s idea I can play at the next level because EAST (51) Taylor Willeke 3-1-9, Courtney Dulle 0-0- Florida was certainly the judgement. Kaylee Patton with 11. these are the types of players I will be 0, Ashley Williams 0-0-0, Kari Conine 3-2-8, best team in the SEC all sea- Do I think they intention- With some, like Beining and fellow playing alongside and against.” Breanne Halker 2-0-6, Jordyn Webb 4-0-9, Abbie son long but the SEC was ally tried to hurt one another? Ottoville senior Rachel Turnwald (5 In the bigger-school clash, the West Patton 2-0-5, Kathryn Jolliff 1-0-3, Kaylee Patton 5-1-11, Kayla Otting 0-0-0. Totals 13-7-4/7-51. generally down. Unlikely. One, I think that points, 5 boards), having played in the outscored the East 38-14 the second half WEST (74) An addendum here: there is an unspoken respect Division IV State semifinals and others to pull away. Macy Schroeder 5-0-12, Kelsey Fiely 1-1-3, for a fellow driver and, two, Rachel Turnwald 2-0-5, Taylor Williamson 0-2- wouldn’t you hate to be as not having played since sectional action The West had a trio of players in twin 2, Leva Weller 2-0-4, Chelsea Pottkotter 1-0-3, down as the Big Ten is — as what goes around comes a month ago, it was Beining who scored digits: Celina’s Kylee Bader with 19 (5 Melissa Michel 1-0-2, Rachel Beining 10-3-23, Sir Charles Barkley claimed? around. You put someone 10 points in the first five minutes of the bombs), Shawnee’s Britt Lauck 16 (4 Bridget Geiger 4-0-8, Chelsea Winner 5-1-12. Totals 26-5-7/11-74. They only have four of the into a wall and unless you first 20-minute half. treys) and Elida’s Osha Owens 10 (3 Score by Quarters: Sweet Sixteen and do not are a select few — a VERY As well, with the All-Star format of a assists, 3 steals). East 26 25 - 51 select few — someone will West 37 37 - 74 be surprised if at least two running clock, 5-girl substitutions every Courtesy of defense, the West forced Three-point goals: East 7-27 (Willeke 2, punch their tickets to the do so to you. five minutes and not much preparation 21 turnovers to only nine of their own, Halker 2, Webb, A. Patton, Jolliff), West 5-24 Final Four. That someone may be time before the game, it allowed players allowing them to have 19 more shots: (Schroeder 2, Turnwald, Pottkotter, Winner). I don’t always agree with Tony Stewart, in this case. That was pretty good … “poetry” — everything rhymed with “creep” — that Heat’s winning streak ends at 27 in Chicago “Smoke” delivered to the media post-race, after his The Associated Press two hands in the first quarter and Taj Gibson free throws with 33 seconds left. However, they got no closer as Raymond Felton, Smith and Anthony scored the physical confrontation with appearing to hit him around his neck with about 4 game’s next five points at the free-throw line. “the punk” and “little rich CHICAGO — The streak is over. The big prize minutes remaining — where he thought the contact Mike Conley led Memphis with 26 points, Bayless had kid” when the two had to be is still out there. was excessive. Referees reviewed the Gibson hit 24 and Allen had 18 points and 10 rebounds. separated. That’s what mattered most to LeBron James and but did not award a flagrant foul. So, seconds later, CLIPPERS 105, HORNETS 91 NEW ORLEANS — Blake Griffin scored 19 points and Fortunately, the drivers the Miami Heat. James tried to barrel through Carlos Boozer on a Chris Paul added 16 points and nine assists to lead Los have two weeks to cool off The Heat’s bid for NBA history ended screen,and got called for a Flagrant 1 himself. Angeles over New Orleans. but I am not totally convinced Wednesday night when their 27-game winning “Those are not basketball plays and it’s been Caron Butler and Jamal Crawford each scored 13 this is over. streak was snapped by the Chicago Bulls 101-97, happening all year,” James added. “I’ve been able for the Clippers. Chauncey Billups briefly returned from a right groin strain to score 11 points before leaving the We shall see. setting off a raucous celebration inside to keep my cool and try to tell Spo, ‘Let’s not game with the same injury. UCLA is once again United Center. Miami finished six shy of worry about it too much’ but it is getting to The Clippers opened up a 13-point lead in the fourth looking for the next John the 33-game record held by the 1971-72 me a little bit.” quarter and pulled even with Denver for the third-best Wooden. Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls, meanwhile, whooped and record (49-23) in the West. Eric Gordon scored 24 and Anthony Davis had 19 The Bruins’ brass fired With 11 games remaining, there’s no slapped hands with anyone they could reach points and nine rebounds for New Orleans. Ben Howland Monday after time for Miami to take another shot at the after clinching a playoff berth. PACERS 100, ROCKETS 91 10 years at the helm with a record. A big run in the postseason would For whatever reason, the Heat were HOUSTON — Roy Hibbert scored a season-high 28 pretty good — but not good seem to be a sure bet. unbeatable for nearly the next two months. points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Lance Stephenson added a season-high 21 points to lead Indiana to a victory enough for the storied men’s After all, that’s what it’s about for the Heat President Pat Riley played for the over Houston. basketball program — 233- Heat. It’s been that way ever since James Lakers team that won 33 in a row and The Pacers never trailed and led by as many as 19 107 mark. and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade in remained silent throughout Miami’s streak, points. Houston made several runs, once cutting the defi- They have been search- Miami in the summer of 2010. mainly because he rarely gives interviews cit to four, but Indiana answered each time. The Central Division-leading Pacers weren’t back to full strength but ing for another Wizard of They delivered last season, capturing a these days but more so because the official got a boost from the return of Stephenson, who missed Westwood since “The championship, and are eyeing a repeat. team stance was that it simply did not matter. Indiana’s last game with a strained right hip flexor, and Original” retired in 1975. The record? It would have been a bonus. This season is championship-or-bust for Miami, George Hill, also sidelined with a strained left groin. He got them to three The streak that began on Super Bowl Sunday, where nothing else other than raising yet another James Harden had 22 points and eight assists for the straight Final Fours in 2006- Rockets, whose winning streak was snapped at three Feb. 3, came to an end despite his best efforts. Larry O’Brien Trophy will satisfy. games. 08 but that was “ancient” his- James tried to spur yet another comeback in The Bulls stopped Miami even though they NETS 111, BLAZERS 93 tory — wasn’t that when the the final minutes, getting mad after a rough foul. were missing Joakim Noah (right foot), Marco PORTLAND, Ore. — Reggie Evans grabbed a career- dinosaurs were pups? But the reigning MVP could never get the defend- Belinelli (abdominal strain) and Richard Hamilton high 26 rebounds and matched his career high with 22 They have chased away points, leading Brooklyn to a win over Portland. It was the ing champions even, much less ahead, down the (lower back). Nets’ 20th road win of the season, matching a franchise many a good coach that stretch. There was a rumor that Rose would make his best. Brook Lopez added 28 points for the Nets, who built “wasn’t good enough”; at the Luol Deng scored 28 points, Carlos Boozer long-awaited return from a knee injury after rapper a big lead early and stretched it to as many as 30 points. same time, after having a few added 21 points and 17 rebounds and the Bulls Waka Flocka Flame posted on Twitter, “Word is LaMarcus Aldridge led Portland with 24 points despite one-and-doners and not get- rolling his right ankle in the first half and briefly leaving ting the athletes he should brought the Heat’s run to a screeching halt. D.Rose back.” The two are fans of each other but the game. Most of the Nets starters had retreated to Miami’s superstar did all he could to keep it the superstar point guard squashed it at the morn- the bench before Portland pulled within 101-87 on Luke have been able to, he had going, scoring 32 points and even collecting a ing shootaround, with two words — “Not tonight.” Babbitt’s 3-pointer with six minutes remaining. The start- allowed the program to be flagrant foul during a physical final few minutes. ers returned but Portland got no closer. roiled in controversy, have NOTES: Tom Boerwinkle, the former Bulls center LAKERS 120, TIMBERWOLVES 117 “We haven’t had a chance to really have a who had a franchise-record 37 rebounds in a 1970 game other players up and leave MINNEAPOLIS — Kobe Bryant had 31 points and and left himself with a not- moment to know what we just did,” James said. against the Phoenix Suns, died Tuesday. He was 67. seven assists in his first game filling in at small forward “We had a moment, just very fortunate, very hum- Boerwinkle played 10 seasons with the Bulls from 1968- for injured Metta World Peace, leading Los Angeles over very-deep roster in an area 78 and also worked as an analyst on the team’s radio bling and blessed to be part of this team and be part Minnesota. and state that is ripe with broadcasts from 1991-94. Dwight Howard had 25 points, 16 rebounds, five talent. of a streak like that.” SPURS 100, NUGGETS 99 blocks and five steals. Pau Gasol added 17 points and The Heat hadn’t lost since the Pacers beat them SAN ANTONIO — Tim Duncan had 23 points and Part of that was his style nine rebounds for the Lakers, who had lost three in a row — it sure as heck wasn’t in Indianapolis on Feb. 1. But after grinding out 14 rebounds and San Antonio escaped with a win over and were playing their first game without their defensive Denver when Nuggets veteran guard Andre Miller missed Wooden’s fast-paced style some close wins lately, including a rally from 27 stopper. World Peace will have surgery on a torn menis- a short jumper at the buzzer. cus today, leaving the Lakers to chase the playoffs without but was more of a slog, slow- down in Cleveland, no one counted them out until Danny Green added 20 points and Tony Parker had him. 18 points and 11 assists for the Spurs, who remained 1 er-tempo, beat-them-down- the final buzzer. Nikola Pekovic had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the with-a-club affair until this For the better part of two months, they were 1/2 games ahead of Oklahoma City in the race for the top Timberwolves. spot in the Western Conference. Kawhi Leonard chipped HAWKS 107, RAPTORS 88 year. the NBA’s comeback kings. They erased seven in with 11 points and Tiago Splitter had 10. TORONTO — Al Horford scored 26 points, Jeff Teague I wonder who they are double-digit deficits during the streak. They found JaVale McGee had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Wilson had 24 points and 13 assists and Atlanta clinched a playoff looking for? themselves trailing in the fourth quarter 11 times Chandler scored 15 points and Miller 14 for the Nuggets, berth for the sixth straight season with a win over Toronto. Perhaps it was Shaka and won them all. whose reserves outscored their Spurs counterparts 59-18. Josh Smith added 19 points for the Hawks, who used Kenneth Faried and Danilo Gallinari added 12 points a 16-0 run midway through the fourth to win for the 13th Smart from VCU but he is Not Wednesday. apiece and Andre Igoudala had 10. time in the last 15 meetings with the Raptors. staying put. “We understand, probably more so later on in THUNDER 103, WIZARDS 80 Horford reached double digits for the 31st consecutive Maybe Geno Auriemma our careers, the significance of that. And then that OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook scored 21 game, the second-longest streak of his career. He did it in was in the running, that they was it,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We took points and Kevin Durant had 20 to help Oklahoma City 33 straight games in 2009-10. beat Washington. Jonas Valanciunas scored 19 points and Rudy Gay could convince him to come that moment to acknowledge it, to acknowledge Kevin Martin added 18 points for the Thunder. had 15 points and matched a season best with 12 from UConn, but he just re- each other, that experience, but it was never about Wall, coming off 47 points in a win over Memphis, had rebounds for the Raptors. upped a deal. the streak. We have a bigger goal but also right 18 points and 12 assists for Washington but was 3-of-18 CELTICS 93, CAVALIERS 92 There might be a few oth- now, it’s about ‘Are we getting better’?” from the field. CLEVELAND — Jeff Green scored 21 points and hit KNICKS 108, GRIZZLIES 101 the winning layup at the buzzer, helping Boston snap a ers but I might have to hold They walked off the floor stoically, not exchang- NEW YORK — J.R. Smith scored 35 points, his sec- 5-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland. my nose at a couple! ing handshakes or pleasantries with the Bulls. ond straight 30-point game, and New York withstood a Brandon Bass scored 22 points to lead the Celtics, Howland was the first and James was frustrated on the court at times and furious rally to beat Memphis. who rallied from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to Minnesota followed suit in showed more of the same in the locker room after- Carmelo Anthony added 22 points and Iman Shumpert avoid matching their longest skid of the season. had 16 as the Knicks tied a season high with their sixth After Cleveland’s Alonzo Gee knocked the ball out of firing Tubby Smith. ward with regard to how he’s officiated. straight win. bounds with 2.1 seconds left, Green took an inbound pass He won’t be the last. He cited two instances from Wednesday — a After trailing by as many as 30 early in the second half, Not many jobs where you play in which Kirk Hinrich took him down with the Grizzlies cut their deficit to 103-99 on Tony Allen’s two See NBA, page 7 are hired to be fired! www.delphosherald.com Thursday, March 28, 2013 The Herald — 7

BOWLING Coaching pals collide when TOURNAMENT GLANCES Tuesday Merchant The Associated Press Result March 19, 2013 MEN Weber State 83, Oral Roberts 74 Delphos Sporting Goods 32-8 NCAA Semifinals Caballero’s Tavern 28-12 Arizona faces Ohio St. EAST REGIONAL Saturday’s Game R C Connections 26-14 Today’s Regional Semifinals Evansville (21-14) at East Unverferth Mfg. 26-14 The Associated Press strategies and they also know their quirks. At The Verizon Center, Carolina (21-12), 5 p.m. Lear’s Martial Arts 22-18 LOS ANGELES — Ever since Thad Matta Miller realizes Matta doesn’t enjoy being Washington Sunday’s Game Topp Chalet 22-18 and Sean Miller shared a tiny office at Miami too far from his own bed, remembering long Miami (29-6) vs. Marquette (25- Weber State (29-6) at Northern 8), 7:15 p.m. Iowa (21-14), 8 p.m. Ace Hardware 16-24 of Ohio nearly two decades ago, the coaches’ recruiting trips together when “it could be 10 Indiana (29-6) vs. Syracuse (28- Adams Automotive 14-26 friendship has survived job changes, practical o’clock at night and he would give you that 9), 30 minutes following ——— Kerns Ford 1 2-28 jokes and a few hundred bucks in unpaid lunch look like, ‘Why don’t we just get home’?” Saturday’s Regional Division II Men over 200 tabs. “I guess if there’s one small advantage we Championship At Louisville, Ky. John Jones 258-204-230, Semifinal winners, TBA Today’s Quarterfinals John Allen 275-205, Carter Prine They’ve worked together and have, we have him in a place that SOUTH REGIONAL Franklin Pierce vs. Metro State, 212, Jason Wagoner 236-235- recruited against each other. They’ve he’s not real familiar with, a long Friday’s Regional Semifinals Noon At Cowboys Stadium, Winona State vs. West Liberty, 257, Joe Geise 279-226-227, shared scouting tips and sought way from home,” Miller added. Arlington, Texas 2:30 p.m. Chad Duvall 220, Jason Teman job advice. They even briefly lived They helped engineer an NCAA Kansas (31-5) vs. Michigan (28- Florida Southern vs. Western 211, Zach Sargent 234-215, Kyle under the same roof with their entire tournament upset of Arizona while 7), 7:37 p.m. Washington, 6 p.m. Early 234-213-225, Josh DeVelvis families. they were on staff together at Miami Florida Gulf Coast (26-10) vs. Drury vs. S.C. Aiken, 8 p.m. 233, Denny Dyke 201, John Florida (28-7), 30 minutes following Saturday’s Semifinals Adams 214, Larry Etzkorn 217- “I wouldn’t be here today with- of Ohio — although Miller left Matta Sunday’s Regional Franklin Pierce-Metro State win- 215, Shane Lear 231-258, Bruce out him,” Miller said Wednesday. stuck with about $350 in lunches Championship ner vs. Winona State-West Liberty Semifinal winners, TBA winner, Noon VanMetre 211-279, Ryan Kies 265- “I learned a lot from him, enjoyed when he left for Pitt in 1995. The MIDWEST REGIONAL Florida Southern-Western 231-223, Jerry Mericle 245, Don being around him when we worked coaches worked together splendidly Friday’s Regional Semifinals Washington winner vs. Drury-S.C. Honigford 227-204, Brock Parsons together and we remain very good friends.” again at Xavier — and Miller even lived with At Lucas Oil Stadium, Aiken winner, 2:30 p.m. 256, Mike Hughes 215-222, Rob Indianapolis ______Logan 227, Travis Hubert 278- They remained close after their teams faced Matta briefly after getting the job in Cincinnati Louisville (31-5) vs. Oregon (28- off in a memorable Ohio State victory over in 2001, bringing along his pregnant wife and 243, Matt Metcalfe 233-236, Scott 8), 7:15 p.m. WOMEN Scalf 211, Bruce Haggard 236, Xavier in the NCAA tournament six years ago their kids. Duke (29-5) vs. Michigan State National Invitation Tournament (27-8), 30 minutes following Third Round Mark Biedenharn 210-203, David and they’re still close heading into their next “When you do this long enough, your paths Sunday’s Regional Wednesday’s Results Mahlie 212-201, Dan Wilhelm 228- meeting today at Staples Center, when the are going to cross,” Matta added. “I’m sure he Championship Saint Mary’s (Cal) 59, BYU 55 232-300, Jason Mahlie 225-245- second-seeded Buckeyes (28-7) meet Miller’s feels the same way: I want to win like crazy but Semifinal winners, TBA James Madison 77, Fordham 61 212, David Newman 246-235, Pat WEST REGIONAL Florida 67, Charlotte 65 Mathis 254. Arizona Wildcats (27-7) in the West Region if things don’t go well, I couldn’t be happier Today’s Regional Semifinals Auburn 72, Tulane 52 semifinals. for him.” At The Staples Center, Los Today’s Games Men over 550 Angeles Drexel (24-10) at Bowling Green John Jones 692, John Allen “I don’t like the fact that we’re playing but THE FINAL COURT: The court for the Final Four is 607, Carter Prine 560, Jason I’m happy as can be for him,” Matta said. being built by a Michigan company before being shipped Arizona (27-7) vs. Ohio State (24-10), 7 p.m. to Atlanta. (28-7), 7:47 p.m. Illinois (18-13) at Toledo (29-3), Wagoner 728, Joe Geise 732, Jay The winner gets much more than bragging Connor Sport Court International says it has been Wichita State (28-8) vs. La Salle 7 p.m. Brown 554, Jason Teman 579, rights between best friends: While nobody working on the maple floor since last year. (24-9), 30 minutes following Ball State (17-15) at Kansas Zach Sargent 645, Kyle Early in either uniform would suggest this game is It was made at the company’s plant in Amasa, Mich., Saturday’s Regional State (17-17), 8 p.m. 672, Josh DeVelvis 615, John and finished at another location. The plant also made the Championship Utah (20-13) at Pacific (27-7), Adams 579, Larry Etzkorn 589, the true regional final, both teams realize the court for the women’s Final Four in New Orleans. Semifinal winners, TBA 10 p.m. winner of this meeting between powerhouse ——- Quarterfinals Shane Lear 689, Bruce VanMetre THE BIG SHOCKER: The WWE has a history of 682, Ryan Kies 719, Jerry Mericle plucking athletes from other sports and molding them National Invitation Tournament Saturday’s Game basketball schools will be a strong favorite to Florida (27-8) at James Madison 604, Don Honigford 592, Brock make the Final Four. With underdogs La Salle into wrestlers, including champion Dwayne “The Rock” Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Johnson, a former football player at Miami. Former WWE Results (25-10), 4 p.m. Parsons 622, Mike Hughes 628, and Wichita State playing the late game, Ohio champion The Big Show was once The Big Shocker. Iowa 75, Virginia 64 Saturday, March 30-Monday, Rob Logan 575, Travis Hubert Known then as Paul Wight and wearing No. 50, he aver- BYU 79, Southern Mississippi 62 April 1 706, Matt Metcalfe 661, Scott State and Arizona are the only seeds in the top Baylor 79, Providence 68 Utah-Pacific winner vs. Saint eight left in what looks like the least attractive aged 2.0 points and 2.1 rebounds in 21 games (with one Scalf 584, Bruce Haggard 608, start) for Wichita State in 1991-92. Though he’s become At Madison Square Garden, Mary’s (Cal) (23-10) regional. New York Auburn (19-14) vs. Drexel- Mark Biedenharn 567, David a Miami fan after living in South Florida so long — at Mahlie 569, Dan Wilhelm 760, “We’re not caught up in the sexiness and all 7-foot, 450 pounds, he may be the biggest Hurricanes’ Tuesday’s Semifinals Bowling Green winner BYU (24-11) vs. Baylor (21-14), Illinois-Toledo winner vs. Ball fan out there — he’d love to see the Shockers reach Jason Mahlie 682, David Newman that,” Arizona guard Mark Lyons said. “I feel 7 p.m. State-Kansas State winner 678, Pat Mathis 632. like my teammates are handsome but that’s the championship game. “I’m very proud of the fact that Maryland (25-12) vs. Iowa (24- the program has really turned itself around,” he told AP 12), 9:30 p.m. ——— (beside) the point.” Sports Writer Dan Gelston. “It’s great for the city. It’s Wednesday Industrial ——— Women’s Basketball Both teams have a mix of veteran talent and great for the old Henry Levitt Arena. I remember a lot of March 20, 2013 College Basketball Invitational Invitational Topp Chalet 28-12 great pickup games there, even in the offseason. Xavier Wednesday’s Semifinal Semifinals emerging youngsters, leading to a few marquee McDaniel would come back and Harvey Grant would DRC 13th Frame Lounge 24-16 positional matchups that are tough for both Results Wednesday’s Result come in. Barry Sanders. The fact that the Wichita State George Mason 62, Western Detroit 71 Pennsylvania 68 Cabo’s 24-16 coaches to predict. program is doing so well, I’m very happy for them.” After Michigan 52 Today’s Game Moe’s Dougout 24-16 Ohio State hero Aaron Craft faces a stiff years of performing in front of 70,000-plus fans, Show Santa Clara 81, Wright State 69 McNeese State at South Dakota, John Deere 24-16 challenge against Lyons, the ball-hawk- has learned to manage his nerves, something he wished Championship Series 8 p.m. Rustic Cafe 22-18 he had better control of at Wichita State. (Best-of-3) Saturday’s Championship ing guard described by Miller as the hoops “I remember I got my first start at Southern Illinois,” D & D Grain 22-18 (x-if necessary) McNeese St-South Dakota win- K-M Tire 2 0-20 equivalent of a running quarterback. Deshaun he said. “I remember we were walking off the plane and Monday’s Game ner at Detroit, 3 p.m. Thomas, the Buckeyes’ leading scorer, will be the assistant coach comes up to me and says, ‘You’re George Mason (21-14) vs. Santa Strayers 10-30 starting tonight.’ I remember just being completely nerve- Clara (24-11), TBA ——— Delp. Restaurant Supply 2-38 checked on most possessions by Solomon Hill, wracked. The ball felt like an egg in my hand. I was so Wednesday’s Game Division II Men over 200 the Wildcats’ rangy senior from Los Angeles. mentally screwed up over that. It was the first time I ever George Mason vs. Santa Clara, At San Antonio Dave Knepper 210, Travis Ohio State is the only team to make the had a lot of pressure that hit me hard. I started for about TBA Wednesday’s Semifinal Sherrick 234, Frank Miller 268- 3 or 4 minutes, got sat on the bench and things were Friday, April 5 Results 214, Joe Geise 214-227, Charlie regional semifinals in each of the last four sea- back to normal again.” The WWE will hold its own ver- x-George Mason vs. Santa Dowling 76, Augustana (SD) 54 sons and the Buckeyes are on a 10-game win- sion of March Madness at WrestleMania, April 7 in East Clara, TBA Ashland 66, Western Washington Lozano 205, John Allen 202-215- ning streak since mid-February. Arizona over- Rutherford, N.J. ——— 54 244, John Jones 246-209-235, HATIN’ ON CRAFT: The folks at Grantland.com have C o l l e g e I n s i d e r . c o m Friday’s Championship Lee Schimmoller 223, Shane came its late-season struggles to put together put together a bracket that’s sure to drum up annoying Tournament Dowling vs. Ashland, 8 p.m. Schimmoller 212-246-223, Rick yet another solid NCAA run, trouncing Belmont memories for college hoops fans. Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Schuck 220, Valvano 243, Tony and unceremoniously ending Harvard’s hopes The bracketfeatures the most hated college basket- Hire 221-213-265, Shawn Stabler ball players over the past 30 years and includes one 245-226, Jeff Kreischer 258-205- last week while making better than 55 percent player in this year’s NCAA tournament: Ohio State’s of their shots in both games. Aaron Craft. NBA GLANCE 230, Butch Prine Jr. 219-300- “It always gets tougher the further you go in Unlike his team, the scrappy point guard didn’t make 247, Clint Harting 215-220-235, it out of the first round, ousted by former Florida irritant The Associated Press x-L.A. Clippers 49 23 .681 — Sean Hulihan 204-234-242, Dave the tournament,” said Craft, whose late 3-point- EASTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 41 32 .562 8 1/2 Joakim Noah. Atlantic Division L.A. Lakers 37 35 .514 12 Jessee 203-279, Terry Trentman er propelled Ohio State past Iowa State last Craft took the nomination as a sort of backhanded W L Pct GB Sacramento 26 46 .361 23 243, Don Rice 235-257-214, Dale Sunday. “You play against great players and as compliment, comparing himself to OSU video coordina- x-New York 44 26 .629 — Phoenix 23 49 .319 26 Metzger 225, Shawn Allemeier a defender, you always want to take away their tor Greg Paulus, the former Duke point guard who lost in x-Brooklyn 42 29 .592 2 1/2 205-237-237, Phil Austin 221- the first round of the Duke region to eventual champion Boston 37 34 .521 7 1/2 x-clinched playoff spot 254-237, Mike Rice 256, Dale go-to. They have more than one.” Christian Laettner. Philadelphia 28 43 .394 16 1/2 y-clinched division Arizona should have a home-court advan- “I know I wasn’t the fondest of Gregory (Paulus) when Toronto 26 45 .366 18 1/2 ——— Riepenhoff 202-214, Dan Kleman tage as the regional’s closest school to Los he played. I’m assuming it’s very similar to what’s going Southeast Division Wednesday’s Results 226-269-226, Brian Stepleton on right now with me,” Craft added. “Greg’s one of the W L Pct GB Boston 93, Cleveland 92 203, Les Shafer 213-206, Duane Angeles by far, with thousands of Wildcats’ nicest guys I know. I didn’t know him, I just chose not to y-Miami 56 15 .789 — Charlotte 114, Orlando 108 Kohorst 235-213, Bob White 215, fans expected to make the trip to cheer on like him very much. It is what it is. Go out and take care x-Atlanta 40 32 .556 16 1/2 Philadelphia 100, Milwaukee 92 Washington 26 45 .366 30 Atlanta 107, Toronto 88 Armando Alverez 209, Ben Jones a team with seven players from Southern of business and let things fall where they may.” 226-222-235. NICHOLAS BIG IN MARCH AGAIN: The co-leader Orlando 18 54 .250 38 1/2 New York 108, Memphis 101 California. The Wildcats had a huge advan- Charlotte 17 54 .239 39 Chicago 101, Miami 97 Men over 550 in the Washington Post’s Bracket Challenge is someone Indiana 100, Houston 91 tage two years ago in the West Region final in a few college hoops fans might remember, particularly Central Division Dave Knepper 560, Travis W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 120, Minnesota 117 Sherrick 568, Frank Miller 673, Anaheim, although UConn still advanced on those of you in ACC country. x-Indiana 45 27 .625 — L.A. Clippers 105, New Orleans 91 the way to the national title. Tied atop the big board is none other than Drew x-Chicago 39 31 .557 5 Oklahoma City 103, Washington 80 Joe Geise 634, Charlie Lozano Nicholas, who played for Maryland from 1999-2003 and Milwaukee 34 36 .486 10 San Antonio 100, Denver 99 570, John Allen 661, John Jones Arizona and Ohio State have never met in hit one of the most memorable shots in Terps’ history: a Detroit 24 48 .333 21 Utah 103, Phoenix 88 690, Lee Schimmoller 601, the NCAA tournament but Matta and Miller buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the first round of the 2003 Cleveland 22 48 .314 22 Sacramento 105, Golden State 98 Shane Schimmoller 681, Rick NCAA tournament to defeat UNC-Wilmington. WESTERN CONFERENCE Brooklyn 111, Portland 93 Schuck 602, Jr Valvano 595, faced off in the second round in 2007, three It’s the 10-year anniversary of Nicholas dribbling Southwest Division Today’s Games years after Matta took over the Buckeyes and nearly the length of the court to hit his shot, so it’s kind of W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Tony Hire 699, Shawn Stabler left Miller in charge at Xavier. Mike Conley fitting that he’s getting some more March glory, albeit it x-San Antonio 54 17 .761 — Indiana at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 652, Jeff Kreischer 693, Butch Jr. and Greg Oden led Ohio State past the on a much smaller scale. x-Memphis 47 24 .662 7 Sacramento at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Prine Jr. 766, Clint Harting 670, Drew played in Europe from 2003-12 and has Houston 39 32 .549 15 Friday’s Games Sean Hulihan 680, Dave Jessee Musketeers after Ron Lewis’ clutch 3-point- returned to start a career as a TV and radio analyst. He Dallas 35 36 .493 19 Washington at Orlando, 7 p.m. 674, Terry Trentman 626, Don entered the Post’s bracket as a fan. New Orleans 25 47 .347 29 1/2 Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m. er forced overtime; the Buckeyes eventually Northwest Division Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. Rice 706, Dale Metzger 564, reached the national championship game. STAT OF THE DAY: La Salle has taken a roundabout W L Pct GB Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Shawn Allemeier 679, Phil Austin road to Los Angeles for its West Region semifinal game x-Oklahoma City 53 19 .736 — Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 712, Bruce VanMetre 566, Mike Neither coach enjoyed facing a good friend against Wichita State. x-Denver 49 24 .671 4 1/2 Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m. Rice 616, Dale Riepenhoff 603, that year and their collision this week isn’t as The Explorers were one of the First Four teams and Utah 36 36 .500 17 Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m. fun as the chance to reconnect in person for the opened in Dayton, Ohio, a trip of 539 miles. From there, Portland 33 38 .465 19 1/2 Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Dan Kleman 721, Les Shafer La Salle went 598 miles to Kansas City and now has a Minnesota 25 45 .357 27 L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. 600, Duane Kohorst 592, Bob first time in months. 1,617-mile trip to LA to play in the Staples Center. Pacific Division Brooklyn at Denver, 9 p.m. White 560, Armando Alverez 551, The coaches know plenty about each other’s That’s a total of 2,754 miles. W L Pct GB Utah at Portland, 10 p.m. Ben Jones 683. Thursday National March 21, 2013 NBA K-M Tire 34-6 (Continued from Page 6) 76ERS 100, BUCKS 92 Utah. NHL GLANCE PHILADELPHIA — Spencer Hawes had 15 The Jazz used a 10-0 run to open the fourth First Federal 30-10 from Avery Bradley at the top of the key, drove into points and a career-high 17 rebounds and Jrue quarter and led by as many as 19 while outscoring The Associated Press C B 97 28-12 the lane and scored over two defenders as time Holiday and Damien Wilkins each scored 18 points Phoenix 56-32 in the paint. Wesley Johnson had EASTERN CONFERENCE V F W 14-28-12 expired. to lead Philadelphia past Milwaukee. 22 points and Luis Scola 20 to lead the Suns, who Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Westrich 28-12 Wayne Ellington had 16 points for Cleveland, Thaddeus Young and Dorell Wright both scored allowed Utah to shoot 52 percent in dropping their Erin’s Dream Team 18-22 which has lost six in a row to match a season high. 14 points for the Sixers, who returned from a 1-3 fourth straight. Pittsburgh 34 26 8 0 52 117 84 KINGS 105, WARRIORS 98 road trip to win their third straight game at home. BOBCATS 114, MAGIC 108 New Jersey 33 15 11 7 37 82 89 Bowersock Hauling 16-24 OAKLAND, Calif. — Isaiah Thomas had 31 Brandon Jennings was scoreless for Milwaukee CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gerald Henderson and N.Y. Rangers 32 16 13 3 35 78 78 D R C Big Dogs 12-28 points and seven assists, DeMarcus Cousins added and benched in the fourth quarter. Monta Ellis scored Kemba Walker each scored 34 points and Charlotte N.Y. Islanders 33 15 15 3 33 96 107 Wannemachers 4-36 14 points and Sacramento put another dent in 29 points for the Bucks and Ersan Ilyasova had 13 handed injury-riddled Orlando its eighth straight loss Philadelphia 32 13 17 2 28 84 99 Men over 200 Golden State’s playoff chase. points and 18 rebounds. in a matchup of the NBA’s worst teams. Northeast Division Mike Herr 204, Dick Mowery Marcus Thornton scored 13 points off the The Sixers wasted an 18-point lead and needed The Bobcats erased a 19-point, first-quarter defi- GP W L OT Pts GF GA bench and helped harass Stephen Curry to send a few big shots from long range in the fourth to make cit behind the shooting of Henderson, who finished Montreal 33 21 7 5 47 104 83 226-231, Mike Rice 201, Ray Sacramento to its first road win against a team with it a game. Wright, Holiday and Evan Turner each hit 12-of-18 from the field and 9-of-10 from the foul line. Boston 32 21 7 4 46 94 72 Geary 213-275, Mike Ferguson a winning record all season. The Kings entered the a 3-pointer to help the 76ers rally. Walker did a little bit of everything, dishing out Ottawa 33 18 9 6 42 86 72 210, Rick Schuck 233-218, Frank game an NBA-worst 6-30 on the road. JAZZ 103, SUNS 88 nine assists and grabbing seven rebounds as the Toronto 34 18 12 4 40 102 97 Miller 211-254-233, Tim Koester David Lee had 20 points and 10 rebounds and SALT LAKE CITY — Al Jefferson and Gordon Bobcats won for the fourth time in their last five Buffalo 33 13 16 4 30 87 102 Curry finished with 17 points and 12 assists on a Hayward scored 25 points apiece and Utah beat home games. 268-227, Ted Wells 267-279-227, Southeast Division Jeff Milligan 268-269-205, Brad difficult shooting night for the Warriors point guard. Phoenix to stay within a game of the eighth-place Tobias Harris had a career-high 29 points and GP W L OT Pts GF GA Golden State (41-32) missed an opportunity to build Lakers in the Western Conference playoff race. nine rebounds and rookie Kyle O’Quinn had a Winnipeg 34 18 14 2 38 88 99 Thornburgh 233-244-228, Tom its lead on seventh-place Houston (39-32), which Jefferson finished 12-of-23 from the field and also career-best 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Carolina 31 15 14 2 32 86 90 Schulte 213-212, Chuck Verhoff remains a game back in the West. had nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals for Magic Washington 33 15 17 1 31 94 93 217-259-267, Brent Hollar 211- Tampa Bay 33 14 18 1 29 105 99 217-226, Dave Miller 258, Lenny Florida 34 9 19 6 24 80 119 Klaus 255-244, Derek Gaskill WESTERN CONFERENCE 237, Dave Moenter 279-257- COLLEGE BASKETBALL CAPSULES Central Division 232, Randy Fischbach 234-269- The Associated Press for the Bears (21-14). Providence 63 (33.3 percent) from the field Wright State (23-13) shot 54.2 GP W L OT Pts GF GA NIT (19-15) had three 20-point scorers and its zone defense couldn’t con- percent, but the Raiders were Chicago 32 25 4 3 53 108 71 212, Jason Mahlie 236-235-249, Iowa 75, Virginia 64 — Bryce Cotton with 23, Vincent tain BYU’s shooters. The Cougars undone by 11 second-half turn- Detroit 33 17 11 5 39 90 83 Brian Schaadt,245-230-256 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Council 21 and Kadeem Batts 20. shot 11-of-27 (40.7 percent) from overs. AJ Pacher led the Raiders St. Louis 32 17 13 2 36 92 89 Dan Kleman,257 Don Roy Devyn Marble scored 24 points Only one other player scored for 3-point range. with 17 points and Jerran Young Nashville 33 14 13 6 34 83 88 Eversole,224-237 Bruce Columbus 33 13 13 7 33 75 86 VanMetre,269-207-234 Jeff and Iowa ended Virginia’s 19-game the Friars. Davies scored 12 points and added 13. Northwest Division home winning streak with a 75-64 Baylor went ahead to stay when grabbed 13 rebounds to lead a George Mason 62, Western GP W L OT Pts GF GA Lawrence,230-204 Jim Looser victory, earning the Hawkeyes a Jefferson had a dunk with 8:11 left BYU frontcourt that outmuscled Michigan 52 Minnesota 32 20 10 2 42 90 78 234, Lenny Hubert 224-268- trip to Madison Square Garden. for a 60-59 lead. That started a 7-0 Southern Miss. The Cougars had a FAIRFAX, Va. — Jonathan Vancouver 33 18 9 6 42 88 85 204, Travis Hubert 259, Sean Marble’s lone 3-pointer in five run over 71 seconds that Jefferson 47-42 rebounding advantage. Arledge scored a career-high Edmonton 32 12 13 7 31 77 91 Hulihan 277-209, Rob Ruda tries came with 13:02 to play and capped with a 3-point play. BYU (24-11) went on an 11-0 23 points to lead George Mason Calgary 32 13 15 4 30 89 108 256-266-234, Kevin Decker 268, gave Iowa (24-12) a 42-41 lead. The Bears had 19 assists with run early in the first half and never past Western Michigan 62-52 on Colorado 32 11 17 4 26 82 104 John Jones 229, Jerry Mericle It also sparked a 19-5 run that only five turnovers as a team. They trailed again, leading by double Wednesday night. Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 228-210, Rob Shaeffer 233-204, featured six points inside from play BYU (24-11) on Tuesday, a digits the entire second half. The Patriots (21-14) will face Jason Wagoner 232-206-205, Adam Woodbury and 3-pointers by rematch of a game the Bears won Santa Clara in a best-of-three Anaheim 33 22 7 4 48 104 87 CBI Los Angeles 32 18 12 2 38 93 80 Doug Milligan Jr. 225-224. Josh Oglesby and Zach McCabe. 79-64 at home on Dec. 21. Santa Clara 81, Wright State championship series beginning on San Jose 32 15 11 6 36 80 82 Men over 550 McCabe’s finished the run, put- BYU 79, Southern Miss 62 69 Monday. Dallas 32 15 14 3 33 87 97 ting the Hawkeyes ahead 58-46 HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Brock FAIRBORN — Kevin Foster David Brown had 13 points and Dick Mowery 629, Ray Geary Phoenix 33 13 15 5 31 85 94 656, Mike Ferguson 582, Rick with 5:18 to play, and Virginia got Zylstra’s fifth 3-pointer of the first scored 33 points to lead Santa Shayne Whittington added 12 for NOTE: Two points for a win, one point no closer than nine the rest of half swished through the net and Clara to an 81-69 victory over Western Michigan (22-13), which for overtime loss. Schuck 641, Frank Miller 698, the way. BYU’s bench broke out in wild Wright State on Wednesday night. committed 23 turnovers and shot Wednesday’s Results Tim Koester 677, Rick Schuck McCabe and 7-1 Adam cheers. Foster scored 21 points in the just 35 percent from the field. Montreal 6, Boston 5, SO 597, Ted Wells 773, Jeff Milligan Woodbury added 10 points each The 6-6 guard is usually an second half to help Santa Clara George Mason (21-14) used an Minnesota 4, Phoenix 3, OT 742, Brad Thornburgh 705, Tom for the Hawkeyes. afterthought in the Cougars’ prolific (24-11) advance to the best-of-3 18-0 run to take a 26-17 lead with Calgary 4, Colorado 3 Schulte 608, Chuck Verhoff 743, Justin Anderson hit five 3-point- offense but he was impossible to championship series against 3:37 remaining in the first half. The San Jose 4, Anaheim 0 Brent Hollar 654, Dave Miller 627, Today’s Games ers, scored a career-high 24 points miss on Wednesday, helping BYU George Mason, a 62-52 winner Broncos went 9:01 without scor- Carolina at Toronto, 7 p.m. Lenny Klaus 658, Derek Gaskill and had five blocks and three easily beat Southern Miss 79-62. over Western Michigan earlier in ing, missing all seven field-goal Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. 581, Dave Moenter 768, Randy steals to lead Virginia (23-12) and Tyler Haws led the Cougars the evening. attempts and committing eight turn- N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Fischbach 715, Jason Mahlie 720, fellow freshman Mike Tobey added with 25 points but it was Zylstra’s The Broncos opened the half overs during the stretch. However, Buffalo at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Brian Schaadt 731, Dan Kleman 15 points and three blocks. 23 points — including 18 in the first with a 19-4 run to take a 53-42 lead George Mason’s own shooting N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. 594, Don Eversole 655, Bruce Baylor 79, Providence 68 half — that sparked BYU (24-11) to with 13 minutes left. Wright State woes allowed Western Michigan Phoenix at Nashville, 8 p.m. VanMetre 710, Jeff Lawrence 581, WACO, Texas — Pierre the easy victory. closed to 60-53 but the Broncos to hang around in the second half Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Columbus at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Jim Looser 591, Lenny Hubert Jackson had 20 points with 13 Southern Miss (27-10) lost for responded with a 13-5 run. and the Broncos pulled to 47-40 696, Travis Hubert 605, Sean assists, seven rebounds and no just the second time in two sea- The Broncos shot 53.1 percent on a dunk by Whittington with 5:27 Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m. turnovers in his final home game sons at Reed Green Coliseum. in the second half and 48.4 percent remaining. The Patriots scored the Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Hulihan 676, Rob Ruda 756, Kevin Friday’s Games Decker 640, John Jones 581, for Baylor as the Bears beat The Golden Eagles were led by for the game. Evan Roquemore next seven points to increase the New Jersey at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Providence 79-68. Daveon Boardingham’s 18 points added 16 points for the Broncos lead to 14 with about 4 minutes to Jerry Mericle 617, Rob Shaeffer Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 607, Jason Wagoner 643, Doug Cory Jefferson added 26 points while Jerrold Brooks added 13. and scored the first seven points of go and put the game away on a Anaheim at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. and Rico Gathers had 10 rebounds Southern Miss shot just 21-of- the second half. breakaway. Columbus at Calgary, 9 p.m. Milligan Jr. 647. 8 – The Herald Thursday, March 28, 2013 www.delphosherald.com

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April 10th, 2013 the church honors and invokes God’s blessings for All. Windshields Installed, New that time and place will you universally, as the patron Thanks, We will treat you with re- be publicly opened and of hopeless cases, of things Lights, Grills, Fenders,Mirrors, Margaret G. spect! PLEASE CALL read aloud. almost despaired of. Pray for Hoods, Radiators 419-222-1630 me. I am so helpless and alone. Schimmoeller Make use I implore you, of that 4893 Dixie Hwy, Lima The scope of work will particular privilege given to you, Apartment For REGIONAL CARRIER consist of the follow- 305 1-800-589-6830 to bring visible and speedy help Rent looking for local Class-A ing: Installing approxi- where help is almost despaired CDL drivers owner op- mately 925 1.f. of 12” of. Come to my assistance in 1BR APT for rent, appli- Rental and erators welcome. • 2yrs waterline with fitting this great need that I may re- ances, electric heat, laun- 865 experience required with and necessary appur- ceive the consolation and help dry room, No pets. Leasing of heaven in all my necessities, Tractor/Trailer combina- tenances. Engineer’s ACROSS DOWN tribulations and suffering, partic- $425/month, plus deposit, LOOKING TO rent or tion. •Bulk Hopper/Pneu- Estimate: $60,000.00 1 Bon -- (witticism) 1 Animal’s gullet ularly. (Here make your request) water included. 320 N. lease a building with matic work --Company 4 Prospect for gold 2 Fuel cartel and that I may praise God with Jefferson. 419-852-0833. will train on equipment. The contract documents, 7 Draft of air 3 Work hard large open area, high 11 PFC mail drop 4 Fall guy you and all the elect forever. I ceilings or an opportunity •Must have good MVR. including plans and promise, O blessed St. Jude, specifications, are on file 12 Gush over 5 Gladiator’s hello Mobile Homes for build to suit. Willing to •F/T -No weekends, to be ever mindful of this great 325 at the office of the City of 13 Thunder 6 Jarrett of NASCAR For Rent Home holidays, with op- favor, to always honor you as my s i g n l o n g t e r m . Delphos, Ohio and the 14 -- down (burdened) 7 Floral bands mobile special and powerful patron; and 1 BEDROOM 419-905-8920. portunity to be home Engineer -- Poggemey- 16 Greed’s cousin 8 Charged particles to gratefully encourage devotion home for rent. Ph. during the week. •P/T 17 Sticky soils 9 Pew locale to you. Amen er Design Group, Inc. 18 Alleviate 10 Dehydrated 419-692-3951 work also available. •As- (PDG) 935 Cleveland 080 Help Wanted signed trucks. •Last year 19 Messy place 12 Musical beat Prayer To The Avenue, Defiance, Ohio 20 Adherent 15 Shocked sound RENT OR Rent to Own. our drivers averaged 47 43512. Blessed Virgin 2 bedroom, 1 bath mo- 21 Visual aid 18 PC key AGRICULTURAL COM- cents per all odometer 24 Popeye’s tattoo 20 Part of MIT (Never known to fail) bile home. 419-692-3951 Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. PANY seeking qualified miles including safety A set may be obtained 27 Insult, slangily 21 Mdse. Carmel, Fruitful vine, splendor salesperson(s) to work bonuses. from Becker Impres- 28 Natural elevs. 22 Exasperate of heaven, Blessed Mother of Pets and Employment Benefits: sions, 4646 Angola 30 Filth 23 China’s place 583 trade shows. Must be the Son of God, Immaculate Vir- Supplies willing to travel up to a •Health, Dental, Vision Road, Toledo, Ohio 32 Lost one’s footing 24 Indigo dye gin, Assist me in my necessity. week at a time. Includes & Life Insurance 43614, Telephone (419) 34 Strikes 25 Sign O star of the sea. Help me and FREE: CATS, 36 Come to a halt 26 Ladder step young display setup, tear down, •Short/Long term dis- 385-5303, show me herein you my mother. males & females. Call www.pdgplanroom.com. 37 Scolding 29 Clunk Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, working the show and ability A non-refundable deposit 39 Poker pair 31 NFL scores Queen of Heaven and Earth! I 419-234-4078 driving. Good communi- •Paid Holidays & Vaca- in the amount of $50.00 41 Belly dance instrument 33 More amusing humbly beseech you from the cation skills, sales expe- tion 42 -- and yang 35 Job requirements bottom of my heart. To succor •401K with company will be required for each 592 Wanted to Buy rience and farm equip- set of plans and specifi- 43 Brickmaker’s oven 38 Good times me in this necessity. There are contributions none that can withstand your ment knowledge helpful, 45 Humerus neighbors 40 Rustic lodgings cations; check must be 48 Not fake 42 Round dwellings power. Oh, show me herein you but not required. Position Come drive for us and made to Becker Impres- are my mother, Oh Mary, con- is part-time and sea- be part of our team. 49 New Mexico cavern 43 Casino game sions. 52 “Bus Stop” author 44 Othello’s betrayer ceived without sin, Pray for us Raines sonal. Send resume to Apply in person at: who have recourse to thee D & D Trucking & 53 Wheel tracks 46 Meet edge to edge Jewelry Human Resources, BIDDERS MUST BE 54 Actress Hagen 47 More than satisfy (Say this part 3 times) Services, Inc. Holy Spirit, you who solve all 13540 Spencerville Rd., ON THE OFFICIAL 55 Where heather grows 48 Teacup part problems. Lights all roads so Cash for Gold Spencerville, OH 45887 5025 North Kill Road BIDDERS LIST IN OR- 56 Signs off on 49 -- -Magnon man I can attain my goal. You who Scrap Gold, Gold Jewelry, or call 800-368-7773 ext. Delphos, OH 45833 DER TO SUBMIT A BID 57 Decimal base 50 Puffin kin gave me the divine gift to forgive Silver coins, Silverware, 153. 419-692-0062 or AND ARE REQUIRED 51 Aykroyd or Rather and forget all evil against me Pocket Watches, Diamonds. 855-338-7267 TO PAY THE NON-RE- and that in all instance in my life 2330 Shawnee Rd. CARRIERS WANTED FUNDABLE DEPOSIT. you are with me. I want in this WURST CONTRACT- Lima DELPHOS ROUTES short prayer to thank you for ING All bids must be signed all things as you confirm once AVAILABLE NOW now hiring Full-Time (419) 229-2899 and submitted on the again that I never want to be Route 1 construction employees. Can’t Seem to put us Down? separated from you in eternal Pay based on knowl- blanks which are bound Carolyn Dr. in this booklet. Bids must Neither can the subscribers who read our newspaper daily for local glory. Thank you for your mercy Route 14 edge and experience. toward me and mine. 640 Financial state the unit prices in news, information and so much more! N. Main St. Call 419-303-6349 (The person must say this the blanks provided and Get a heads-up on what’s happening locally and beyond; call 419- prayer three consecutive days. IS IT A SCAM? The Del- N. Washington St. be enclosed in a sealed After 3 days, the request will phos Herald urges our Route 28 Place a envelope marked --- Bid 695-0015 to subscribe to the Delphos Herald! be granted. This prayer must readers to contact The N. Franklin St. for the Gressel Drive be published after the favor is No Collecting granted.) 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Tomorrow’s HI AND LOIS Mom childishly Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol hanging on to FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013 Several career opportunities might come your way in the year ahead. One grudge could be something you’ve always hoped Dear Annie: I have a won- beat me in a wrestling match. to achieve, and you derful husband and a problem Now the neighbor makes re- just might get it. ARIES (March that started when we married marks about my getting beat 21-April 19) -- It won’t be an absence last year. up by a woman. of good ideas that could bog you We had a destination wed- My wife refuses to come down. Your problems are likely BLONDIE ding. My husband’s stepfa- to my defense and says I have to come from the way you try to implement them. ther paid for the immediate to deal with this woman my- TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- family to stay at a beautiful self. How do I deal with these Even though you’ll have the ability to rental house. My brother’s gossipy bullies? — Vince gain ground on an endeavor, if you let your guard down, you’re likely to lose ex, “Martha,” surprised us Dear Vince: It might help a little in the end. Be steadfast through by coming, and she brought if you make yourself less of it all. her daughter, an easy target. You GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- along with a friend allow this neighbor Associate with friends who appreciate material things much as you do. Pals and her 3-year- to discombobulate who are far too loose with their dollars old. The next you. Ignore her, or could trigger extravagance in you. day, Martha and laugh it off. Her CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your judgment in career matters is her friend had to opinions are un- quite astute, yet there’s a chance you check out of their important. But tell could suddenly change your plans and hotel hours before your wife that you not follow through on your intentions. the wedding and expect her to stick Try to stay the course. BEETLE BAILEY LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- simply assumed up for you when her Unfortunately, not everyone you they would hang friends insult you, encounter can be taken seriously. If around the rental because she would you’re smart, you’ll keep your guard house until then. certainly want you up, especially when dealing with any unknown quantities. This was not OK. Annie’s Mailbox to do the same. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Martha never Dear Annie: Although at times you can be a very asks permission. She and This is in response to “Ques- generous person, this might not be the case today. You’re not likely to her friend left the toddler at tioning in California,” who share any gains, even with those who the house while they went to is converting to Judaism and deserve a reward. get food and then came back whose friends are not sup- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be with nothing for the child, so portive of her new kosher as diplomatic as you can, especially if you’re trying to get others to endorse she went into the kitchen and eating habits. a difficult position. Market your made him a sandwich from I’m not Jewish, but my conviction with authority. our supplies. I can under- husband is. For the past seven SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Devote your time to persons who truly SNUFFY SMITH stand my mother-in-law be- years, we have kept a strictly are in need of your help and expertise, ing upset, but she overreacted kosher kitchen. I recommend not to those who are capable of and blew up at Martha. They she learn how to make some making it on their own. Much joy can argued, and Martha left and tasty, unconventional kosher come from helping deserving parties. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. didn’t attend the wedding. dishes and invite her friends 21) -- If it becomes necessary for Although my mom under- over. I make an amazing you to seek advice from a trusted stands how Martha can annoy Southwestern quesadilla and counselor, be sure to impart the whole situation. Don’t hold back on any of people, she shut herself off Kung Pao chicken. My hus- the warts. from then on. She didn’t help band makes gourmet pizza. We CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) me into my dress, paid no at- host every Thanksgiving and -- Your industrious efforts are likely to tention during the wedding serve a traditional (kosher) tur- count for little if you work at such a speed that you fail to see what you’re and spoke to no one. After the key with all the trimmings. missing. Slow down a bit. wedding, we had a small re- With all this good food AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- ception at the house, and she around, our friends and fami- Proposals might sound good and even locked herself in our room. I ly adjusted quickly, and some look great on paper, but don’t jump on board without first checking things HAGAR THE HORRIBLE was devastated. of them even use our recipes. out. They might not hold up under My husband’s mother The lactose intolerant are al- close scrutiny. apologized profusely to my ways glad to know that many PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Do not make a commitment that mother after the incident, dishes served in our house you know is likely to collapse in a but Mom refuses to get over are completely dairy free. heartbeat. If it turns out that you can’t it. She won’t come to family In fact, I recommend kosher do what you promised, you had better gatherings when my in-laws cookbooks to anyone who is beat a hasty retreat. are present. She missed our lactose intolerant. — Kosher COPYRIGHT 2013 United Feature son’s first birthday party. in California Syndicate, Inc. I have tried to broker a truce, and I’ve told my mother I will no longer lis- ten when she says negative things about my mother-in- law. The end result is that she BORN LOSER avoids the subject and noth- ing is resolved. Please help. — Stressed Newlywed Dear Stressed: Your mother is being childish and purposely hanging onto this grudge. We think she is jeal- ous of your in-laws and hopes her petulance will make you more attentive. It’s work- ing. You are expending a great deal of energy on this situation. Stop. Tell Mom the subject is closed and if she FRANK & ERNEST chooses to lose out on family time, that is her decision, and you will no longer try to con- vince her otherwise. Dear Annie: I need some advice on how to handle put-downs from my wife’s friends. 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10 – The Herald Thursday, March 28, 2013 www.delphosherald.com Mandela in hospital with lung infection BY CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA banknotes. Mandela were very competent. in a hospital for minor diagnostic surgery to The Associated Press “I’m so sorry. I’m sad,” said Obed “The health has been OK given his age, determine the cause of an abdominal com- Mokwana, a Johannesburg resident. “I just but the downturn last night — obviously plaint. In January 2011, he was admitted to JOHANNESBURG — Nelson Mandela, try to pray all the time. He must come very when the lung infection recurs, the doc- a Johannesburg hospital for what officials the anti-apartheid leader who became South strong again.” tors will want to do everything possible initially described as tests but what turned Africa’s first black president, has been The Nobel laureate was admitted to a and make sure that they don’t allow the out to be an acute respiratory infection. He admitted to a hospital with a recurring lung hospital just before midnight Wednesday infection to spread, that they arrest it as was discharged days later. infection, South Africa said today. “due to the recurrence of his lung infec- quickly as possible,” Maharaj said in an Under South Africa’s white-minority Mandela, 94, has become increasingly tion,” the office of President Jacob Zuma interview with eNCA, a South African apartheid regime, Mandela served 27 years frail in recent years and has been hospi- said in a statement. news channel. in prison, where he contracted tuberculosis, talized several times since last year, most In December, Mandela spent three weeks He said there had been a global outpour- before being released in 1990. He later recently earlier this month when he under- in a hospital in the South African capital of ing of messages expressing concern for became the nation’s first democratically went what authorities said was a sched- Pretoria, where he was treated for a lung Mandela’s health. elected president in 1994 under the banner uled medical test. The Nobel laureate is a infection and had a procedure to remove Mandela spent a night in a hospital and of the African National Congress, help- revered figure in South Africa, which has gallstones. was released on March 10 following a med- ing to negotiate a relatively peaceful end honored his legacy of reconciliation by Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj ical test. At that time, spokesman Maharaj to apartheid despite fears of much greater naming buildings and other places after acknowledged there was cause for worry, said Mandela was “well.” bloodshed. He served one five-year term as him and printing his image on national but said the medical specialists treating In February 2012, Mandela spent a night president before retiring. GOP moves to catch up with Washington island landslide affects 34 homes Democrats on technology BY DOUG ESSER a preliminary assessment, was not threatened by the slide, by the landslide, Hartin said. BY STEVE PEOPLES and KEN THOMAS The Associated Press residents of about 15 homes the chief said. Officials remain “quite The Associated Press higher up the hillside were Ballmer was not avail- concerned” about two hous- SEATTLE — Residents of told Wednesday evening that able for comment, Microsoft es in that area in addition WASHINGTON — Republicans are moving aggressively to a hillside overlooking scenic they could return, said Central spokesman Pete Wootton said to the one knocked off its repair their technological shortcomings from the 2012 election, Puget Sound heard the thunder Whidbey Fire and Rescue Wednesday night. foundation. Those 16 homes opening a new tech race to counter a glaring weakness against of a large landslide Wednesday Chief Ed Hartin. Seventeen Some people were com- remained evacuated late President Barack Obama. that knocked one home off homes were evacuated along pletely cut off from their prop- Wednesday. With the blessing of party leaders, a new crop of Republican- its foundation, and isolated that road and officials are still erties. “Being cut off from the backed outside groups is developing tools to improve communi- or threatened more than two concerned about two, Hartin Many of the homes are road, water and power,” resi- cation with voters, predict their behavior and track Democratic dozen others on Whidbey said. summer cabins or weekend dents had to leave, Island opponents. After watching Obama win re-election with the aid of Island, about 50 miles north An older man who escaped getaways and were unoccu- County Sheriff Mark Brown an unprecedented technological machine, GOP officials concede an urgent need for major changes in the way they reach voters. They of Seattle. from the damaged home was pied. Some are larger, upscale said earlier. “It’s a pretty mas- are turning to a younger generation of tech experts expected to play No one was injured when evacuated by rescuers in an properties and others are more sive mudslide.” a bigger role in the 2014 midterm elections and beyond. the slide broke loose about 4 all-terrain vehicle, Hartin said. modest dwellings. Another 20 to 25 people “I think everybody realized that the party is really far behind a.m. in the Ledgewood com- Rescuers reached the man by Eleven people from 16 were evacuated from the 17 at the moment and they’re doing everything within their realistic munity. Thirty-four homes cutting across property owned homes along a road close to the homes higher up the hill. sphere of influence to catch up,” said Bret Jacobson, a partner were ordered evacuated. by Microsoft CEO Steve water were evacuated by boat The slide area remains with Red Edge, a Virginia-based digital advocacy firm that repre- After geologists made Ballmer. Ballmer’s property because the road was blocked unstable. sents the Republican Governors Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Heritage Foundation. Alex Skatell, former digital director for the GOP’s gubernatorial and Senate campaign operations, leads a new group that has been Korean border open despite NKorean hotline cut quietly testing a system that would allow Republicans to share BY HYUNG-JIN KIM rival Koreas, which do not have restored. details about millions of voters — their personal interests, group The Associated Press diplomatic relations. The hotline shutdown follows a affiliations and even where they went to school. Democrats began South Korean officials say North torrent of bellicose rhetoric in recent using related technology years ago, giving Obama a significant SEOUL, South Korea — A day Korea has shut down the hotline but weeks from North Korea, which is advantage last fall in personalizing communication with prospec- after shutting down a key military hot- verbally approved the crossing today angry about annual South Korea-U.S. tive supporters. line, Pyongyang instead used indirect by telling South Koreans at a manage- military drills and U.N. sanctions With no primary opponent last year, Obama’s re-election team communications with Seoul to allow ment office at the factory in North over its nuclear test last month. North used the extra time to build a large campaign operation melding South Koreans to cross the heavily Korea. Those South Koreans then Korea calls the drills rehearsal for an a grass-roots army of 2.2 million volunteers with groundbreaking technology to target voters. They tapped about 17 million email armed border and work at a factory called officials in South Korea. Both invasion; Seoul and Washington say subscribers to raise nearly $700 million online. complex that is the last major symbol governments prohibit direct contact the training is defensive in nature and Data-driven analytics enabled the campaign to run daily simula- of inter-Korean cooperation. with citizens on the other side, but that they have no intention of attack- tions to handicap battleground states, analyze demographic trends Business was operating nor- Kaesong has separate telephone lines ing. and test alternatives for reaching voters online. mally at the Kaesong industrial that allow South Korean managers North Korea’s threats and provoca- Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, in contrast, had complex in North Korea, despite there to communicate with people in tions are seen as efforts to provoke only a few months after a lengthy primary fight to try to match Pyongyang’s shutting down of the South Korea. the new government in Seoul, led by Obama’s tech advantage. He couldn’t make up the difference. hotline usually used to arrange pas- Technically, the divided Korean President Park Geun-hye, to change its Romney’s technology operation was overwhelmed by the intense sage for workers and goods through Peninsula remains in a state of war. policies toward Pyongyang. flow of data and temporarily crashed on Election Day. the Demilitarized Zone. The mili- North Korea also halted communica- North Korea’s moves at home to A 100-page report on how to rebound from the 2012 election, tary communication channel, which tions in 2009, creating a cross-border order troops into “combat readiness” released last week by Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus, consists of six telephone, fax and shutdown that left hundreds of South are seen as ways to build domestic includes several technology recommendations. reserve lines, was virtually the last Korean workers stranded in the North unity as young leader Kim Jong Un “The president’s campaign significantly changed the makeup of remaining direct link between the for several days, until the line was strengthens his military credentials. the national electorate and identified, persuaded and turned out low- propensity voters by unleashing a barrage of human and technologi- cal resources previously unseen in a presidential contest,” the report Cyprus banks said. “Marrying grass-roots politics with technology and analytics, they successfully contacted, persuaded and turned out their margin re-open; limits of victory. There are many lessons to be learned from their efforts, particularly with respect to voter contact.” on transactions BY MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS and ELENA BECATOROS From labor Lawyers appeal against The Associated Press Pistorius bail restrictions NICOSIA, Cyprus — to birth to bonding. BY GERALD IMRAY Banks in Cyprus reopened to The Associated Press customers for the first time in nearly two weeks Thursday PRETORIA, South Africa — Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius with strict restrictions on trans- All in one room. appealed against some of his bail restrictions today, saying the actions to stop people with- Olympic athlete might eventually need to return to track competi- drawing all their savings and tion to earn money. triggering further chaos in the Pistorius’ lawyers say the double-amputee runner, who is country’s financial system. charged with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend on The limits on transactions, Feb. 14, is being treated as a flight risk by his bail restrictions which include caps on with- even though a magistrate ruled last month that he was not when drawals and money leaving he released Pistorius on 1 million rand ($108,000) bail. the country, are a first in the Lawyer Barry Roux said Pistorius’ current bail restrictions 14-year history of the euro. amount to “house arrest.” Prosecutors say they oppose any relax- Across Cyprus, large lines ing of Pistorius’ bail restrictions. had formed ahead of the open- Roux said that Pistorius has no desire to return to track now, ing of banks for six hours from but “this might and this will change.” He said Pistorius should noon, and guards from pri- be allowed to travel for international meets under “controlled” vate security firms reinforced circumstances, where he would require advanced permission from police outside some ATMs and police and would have to give details of his travel schedule before banks in the capital, Nicosia. he left South Africa. Banks have been shut since Pistorius was not present in court today. March 16 to prevent people Roux said that Pistorius would not try and evade trial if he draining their accounts as poli- is allowed to travel internationally, and the multiple Paralympic ticians scrambled to come up champion would eventually need to run again “to earn an income.” with a plan to allow Cyprus “He is not going to run away and hide. He is going nowhere,” to qualify for 10 billion euros Roux told the judge in the brown-walled courtroom in the high ($12.9 billion) in bailout loans court, where television cameras and photographers were allowed for its stricken banking sector. in to record the proceedings. The deal was finally reached in Brussels early Monday, and Roux also argued against the ruling that Pistorius is not imposes severe losses on depos- allowed to return to his home in a gated community in the eastern its of over 100,000 euros in suburbs of Pretoria, where he shot Reeva Steenkamp dead in the the country’s two largest banks, early hours of Valentine’s Day. Laiki and Bank of Cyprus. The bail ruling prevented him from returning to his home or Laiki will be broken up, with speaking to residents, but his lawyers say he must be allowed to its good assets being absorbed consult with residents in order to prepare his defense against the by Bank of Cyprus. The exact murder charge against him. amounts of the losses have not Pistorius says he killed Steenkamp accidentally when he fired yet been officially announced. shots through a door in his bathroom in the pre-dawn hours, fear- Some individuals and busi- ing there was an intruder in his house. Prosecutors say he shot the nesses, spotting that Cyprus’s She’s seen that her room is like a hotel suite, with all the model and reality TV star intentionally after they argued, and they economy was in trouble and have charged him with premeditated murder. that a tax on deposits was comforts of home. That she could give birth the way she felt Pistorius was not required to attend his appeal hearing and being discussed, had man- most comfortable, knowing that advanced care was right none of his family members was present at North Gauteng High aged to move their money out Court in Pretoria. Cyprus well before the banks next door. She’s seen her caregivers help make giving birth The judge said he would rule on Pistorius’ appeal later today. closed their doors last week. a celebration, not just a procedure.

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