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The ELPHOS ERALD D Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869H 50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Thursday, January 10, 2013 Delphos, Ohio Upfront Delphos backdrop for Osting’s first novel BY STEPHANIE GROVES evoking the passion to realize, think,” Osting explained. Library closed [email protected] explore and develop her talent Osting is looking forward and ability. to her upcoming book sign- Tuesday, DELPHOS — You could “I was driving home from ings. The first will be held say Heather Lynn Osting has Ottawa with the sun shining from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Jan. Wednesday always been an aspiring writer through the car window on my 19 at Baked to Perfection in The Delphos Public — as a kid she wrote for fun face,” Osting reflected. “That Delphos and the second, a Library will be closed and then later in 2005, she was the beginning premise of wine-tasting, will take place Tuesday and Wednesday developed a blog as an outlet the book: a girl beaten up, from 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 7 at due to the migration of the for sanity which had approxi- coming to with sunshine on Vino Bellissimo in Lima. computers to a new system. mately 200 followers — and her face but waking up to a Copies of the paperback will The new system will bet- has since elevated her creative harsh reality.” be available at both events. ter serve patrons when the self-expression into the reach Osting’s own personality At this time, Osting and her library re-opens on Thursday. of a whole new audience. and personal experiences have entourage — editors Rachel Since its release on been embedded within the Graham and Debra Grothouse, Amazon.com on Dec. 6, there character Vivienne Taylor, whom are cousins to the 4-H club sets have been 150 e-books for whose name was spawned author, — are concentrating Kindle readers and 163 paper- by her fond attachment to a on the revisions of her next first meeting backs sold. Customer reviews character from the TV series installment in the series. The The Delphos Livestock posted on Amazon’s site have 90210 and a unique given footwork for the cover of the 4-H Club will hold its first been affirming. name. The majority of the new chapter is in the works meeting for 2013 at 1:30 p.m. “There have been no bad character’s thought processes and the cover girl, Sammy on Feb. 3 at St. John’s Annex. reviews,” Osting explained. are a reflection of her own and Klint, a freshman cheerlead- Anyone 9 years old as of ”Eighty-year-old grandmoth- accounts of parental warn- er at Jefferson Senior High Jan. 1, 2012, is eligible to join. ers love it!” ings during her childhood fed School, has been chosen. For more informa- Even after prodding by her imagination and enabled What does the future hold tion, contact Todd Gable friends suggesting that she “worst-case scenario” events for Vivienne? Osting offered at 419-204-2974 or John write a book, Osting never in the storyline. some insight into the new Noonan at 419-234-3143. thought she could be a suc- The original version of the chapter of the rejuvenated cessful author. Her creative novel took 2 - 3 weeks to write heroine’s life, “The Ordeal,” Storytime, interest peaked while search- and then it was another 2 1/2 where she sets out to make ing for something to read - 3 years of polishing, editing something of herself explor- Toddlertime after finishing “Water For and revising before the piece ing a new adventure outside Elephants,” and at that point, was published. Osting worked the confines of Delphos. sign-up set she still considered the chal- hard on presenting a realistic “So far, this is my favor- The Delphos Public lenge of writing fun. Then it storyline and perfecting the ite,” Osting explained with Library has set its winter/ happened. She was driving ending before the deadline. enthusiasm. “It has the same spring session of Storytime home on a typical day and “Writing a surprising end- feel. It’s more creepy and the and Toddlertime where experienced self-actualization ing is harder than people character is more developed.” the children will “Get Ready! Get Set! Grow!” Early literacy is the focus Library board welcomes of the programs, through sto- ries, music, motion, rhyming, puppets and just plain fun. new director Rist Toddlerttime is designed BY STACY TAFF on the primary ballot on May for children 18 months [email protected] 7. to approximately 3 years, During her report, Rist accompanied by a caregiver. DELPHOS — The announced that she and her It is held at 10 a.m. and 11 Delphos Public Library Board staff are getting everything a.m. every other Thursday of Trustees met for its first ready for the library’s integra- morning beginning Jan. 24 meeting of 2013 to install tion into the SEO Consortium, through April 4. Each group officers and welcome a new which will greatly increase the is limited to 15 children and director. number of materials patrons registration is required. Kelly Rist, who came to will have access to. Storytime is aimed at chil- the Delphos library from “The SEO migration starts dren ages 3-6. It is held at Brumback Library in Van on Tuesday and we won’t be 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Wert, stepped into former able to check anything out at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday beginning Jan. 22 and end- director Nancy Mericle’s that day,” Rist said. “After ing April 11. Registration is shoes when she retired at the we’ve joined, I think you’ll also required for this group. beginning of the month. Rist see a real increase in our cir- Call the library at 419- said Delphos has made her culation numbers, especially 695-4015 to register. feel very welcome. with access to the e-Books.” Board President Leila The library will be closed Osting, Vice President Jan. 15 and 16 for staff train- Otoville senior Audrey Rieger left, presents school board member Kevin Landin with Help Me Grow Pat Poling, Secretary Jane ing, and will be online with a certificate noting January as School Board Member Recognition Month as senior Cory Rutledge and Fiscal Officer the SEO Consortium starting Fischer presents Barb Hoersten with the same. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer) offers screenings Janet Bonifas were all re- Jan. 17. Putnam County Help installed in their posts. It was In other news, the board Me Grow Early Childhood recommended that a request approved the purchase of a ST Specialists will be available be submitted to the Delphos ViewScan Microfilm Viewer- Ottoville Schools receive to screen Putnam County City Schools Board of Scanner Library System infants, toddlers and pre- Education for the renewal of from BP Imaging Solutions schoolers free of charge Brad Rostorfer’s 7-year term in Kettering. The equipment from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 22. with the library board. will be purchased with the notification of casino funds Developmental screen- The board also passed a $14,000 donation from the BY NANCY SPENCER Hoersten as vice president. serve as the board’s student ings that are available motion to submit a request to Dienstberger Foundation, [email protected] Meetings will remain at 7:30 achievement liaison. include: hearing, vision, the board to place a renewal which was earmarked for the p.m. on the third Wednesday The board also accepted physical development of the library’s 0.6-mill levy project. OTTOVILLE — Ottoville of each month and will be $832.10 in the Box Tops for (crawling, walking, etc.), Local Schools Treasurer held in the board of educa- Education reimbursement speech and language, behav- Bob Weber shared his good tion conference room in the program. ioral and play skills. news with the school board elementary school with the Weber also presented vari- Screenings are by appointment only. Call Wednesday, noting the dis- exception of the July meet- ous financial reports on the 419-523-6059 or toll-free trict will receive $9,423.55 ing, which will be held in district’s first six months of at 1-877-738-1866. in casino revenues from Cloverdale at St. Barbara’s the 2012-13 school year as the Ohio Department of Parish. compared to past years. He Taxation. Board member Kim reported the building costs Index Weber said of the Wannemacher will serve as 85 cents per square inch to Obituaries 2 $37,953,632 in casino rev- the board’s internal audit rep- operate. State/Local 3 enues, 34 percent went to resentative and Wannemacher Members of Ottoville’s Politics 4 schools. and Kevin Landin will serve senior class presented each Community 5 “I received the notification as Finance Committee mem- board member with a certifi- Sports 6-7 this afternoon,” Weber said bers along with the superin- cate acknowledging School Farm 7 Wednesday. “When we will tendent and treasurer. Board Recognition Month Classifieds 8 receive the actual money? I Board member Craig and thanked each member for TV 9 don’t know.” Byrne is the board’s edu- their time and effort. World News 10 School board members cation liaison and will The next meeting is ten- performed annual duties that attend the Ohio School tatively scheduled for 7:30 New Library Director Kelly Rist, left, gives her report as fall at the beginning of the Boards Association Capital p.m. Feb. 20. Girls basket- board members Jim Looser, Ron Elwer and Susan Kapcar year including electing Sue Conference with Landin as an ball playoffs may change the look on. (Delphos Herald/Stacy Taff) Bendele as president and Barb alternate. Wannemacher will meeting date. SUEVER’S TOWN HOUSE Your Weekend Weather outlook 944 E. Fifth St. 419-692-2202 Delphos FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Mostly Partly Rain likely in Cold Weather = cloudy. cloudy in the morning, Showers and the morn- then chance 15” PIZZA isolated thun- ing then of rain in 2 TOPPINGS HOT SOUPS derstorms in becoming the after- The convenience of delicious soups ... the morning, then chance mostly noon. Highs in the lower from freezer to simmer and serve of showers in the after- cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. A 40 percent chance • BAKED POTATO CHOWDER WITH BACON • VEGETABLE BEEF noon. Highs in the upper 50s. Rain in the evening. of snow in the evening. • CHICKEN NOODLE • TOMATO BASIL WITH RAVIOLINI 50s. Lows around 50. 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2 – The Herald Thursday, January 10, 2013 www.delphosherald.com For The Record From Ethiopia to Chile: OBITUARIES The Delphos Herald Vol. 143 No. 150 Day 1 of a 7-year walk Nancy Spencer, editor Ray Geary, general manager BY JASON STRAZIUSO two-time Pulitzer Prize win- took 21 months. Delphos Herald, Inc. The Associated Press ner, the American plans to “The best thing about it for Don Hemple, write one major article a year me was simply that it gave advertising manager NAIROBI, Kenya — On with periodic updates every me access to people and com- Tiffany Brantley, the eve of an unimaginably 100 miles or so. munities. It forced you to stop circulation manager long walk — one that starts “Often the places that we every 20 or 25 miles. It forced The Delphos Herald in Africa, winds through the fly over or drive through, they you to spend nights in village (USPS 1525 8000) is published Middle East, across Asia, hops aren’t just untold stories, but homes,” said Stewart, who daily except Sundays, Tuesdays over to Alaska, goes down the they are also the connective spends six weeks every year and Holidays. western United States, then tissues between the stories of walking through his political By carrier in Delphos and Central and South America the day,” Salopek told The district. “For me the real great area towns, or by rural motor and ends in Chile — one ques- Associated Press by satel- thing about this kind of jour- route where available $1.48 per tion nagged journalist Paul lite phone from the village of ney is that we live in a world week. By mail in Allen, Van Salopek: Should he take his Herto Bouri, his starting point, which is very focused on des- Arthur Norman Charles Diller Wert, or Putnam County, $97 house keys? late Wednesday. tinations, a city or a tourist per year. Outside these counties Ladd Moeller $110 per year. Salopek departed a small Those fly-over places site, which ignores 99 percent Entered in the post office Ethiopian village today and explain how environment or of the country.” Feb. 17, 1931 March 28, 1927 in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as took the first steps of a planned education are connected to the Stewart’s advice to Salopek Jan. 5, 2013 Jan. 8, 2013 Periodicals, postage paid at 21,000-mile (34,000-kilome- economy — stories that are is that he find people to be with Delphos, Ohio. ter) walk that will cross some more nuanced and complicat- at night. Long days of endless No mail subscriptions will 30 borders, where he will ed “that take slowing down to walking leave you tired, hun- Arthur Norman Ladd, 81, Charles Diller Moeller be accepted in towns or villag- encounter dozens of languag- explain,” he said. gry and wanting solitude, but of Leland, died Saturday at of Spencerville, Ohio, dis- es where The Delphos Herald es and scores of ethnic groups. Though Salopek’s planned Stewart said the best hours SECU Hospice House of tinguished entrepreneur and paper carriers or motor routes The 50-year-old’s quest is to walk may be among the longest of Salopek’s journey will not Brunswick. beloved father and grandfa- provide daily home delivery for retrace man’s first migration in modern times — Guinness be during daylight, but in the He was born Feb. 17, ther, passed into eternity on $1.48 per week. 1931 in Delphos to Lawrence January 8, 2013, at St. Rita’s 405 North Main St. from Africa across the world World Records doesn’t track evening hours around a dinner TELEPHONE 695-0015 in a go-slow journey that will “longest walk” because such table or fireplace. Andrew Ladd and Velma May Medical Center. He was 85 years old. Office Hours force him to immerse himself a feat can’t be standardized — That’s what Salopek plans Ladd, who preceded him in 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. in a variety of cultures so he such long, investigative walks to do. He hopes to walk with death. Born on a humble farm POSTMASTER: can tell a global mosaic of have been done before. local people throughout his He is survived by his wife, outside Columbus Grove, Send address changes people stories. Rory Stewart, now a journey, learning new lan- Ruth Fisher Ladd; three Ohio, on March 28, 1927, to THE DELPHOS HERALD, The Ethiopia-to-Chile walk British parliamentarian, guages or finding English children, Pam Green, Todd Charles was the son of Roy 405 N. Main St. — which took human ances- walked across Iran, Pakistan, speakers along the way. He Ladd, and Jennifer Corbin; and Frances Moeller who Delphos, Ohio 45833 tors some 50,000 years to Nepal, and then circled back says the journey will slow one sister, June Dunlap; two preceded him in death. He make — is called Out of Eden to post-Taliban Afghanistan down his own process of writ- brothers, Kenneth Ladd and married Phyllis Snavely, now and is sponsored by National to walk from Herat to Kabul, ing, and he hopes he can also Dale Ladd; five grandchil- deceased, in 1949. He later WEATHER Geographic, the Knight a journey chronicled in the slow down readers who live dren and three great-grand- married Francis Jarvis in 1960 Foundation and the Pulitzer 2005 book “The Places In in a world flooded with infor- children. and later divorced. Delphos weather He was also preceded in Charles is survived by Center for Crisis Reporting. A Between.” Stewart’s walk mation. High temperature Salopek won the 1998 death by a son, David Ladd. his five children, Theresa Arthur was a veteran of the L. Moeller, of Lima, Wednesday in Delphos was Pulitzer Prize for explana- 43 degrees, low was 35. High 2 killed in fatal Akron fire tory reporting and the 2001 US Marine Corps. Marcia L. (John) Elliot, of A memorial service will Lima, Charlene A. (Bruce a year ago today was 48, low AKRON (AP) — Police to be a mother and daughter. Pulitzer for international be 11 a.m. on Saturday at “Shorty”) McCullough, of was 29. Record high for today say that two people have died Police said the fire start- reporting, from Africa, Wilmington Funeral & Spencerville, Charles L. is 60, set in 1975. Record low in a northeast Ohio house fire ed in the basement or first both while he wrote for the Cremation Village Road Moeller, of Lima, Candace is -15, set in 1982. overnight. floor, and the victims were Chicago Tribune. On a per- Chapel in Leland. S. Moeller, of Lima; a step- WEATHER FORECAST Akron police tell WEWS- found on the second floor. sonal level, Salopek wanted to see if the trip will help him daughter, Cheryl Steinwedel, Tri-county TV that the fire started about Fire officials said there were of Lima, a stepson, Jeffrey The Associated Press 2:30 a.m. today at a home on no smoke detectors in the slow down and enrich his own work. BIRTH (Lori) Jarvis; grandchildren the north side of the city. house, which was a total Christi McGuire, Corrie Doty, TONIGHT: Rain through The victims are believed loss. A boy, Adam James, was Kasey Doty, Justin Elliot, midnight, then rain and iso- FUNERAL born Dec. 26 in St. Marys to Holly Elliot, Jordan Elliot, lated thunderstorms after Sue and Danny Wiseman of Broderick McCullough, midnight. Lows in the upper 2 men indicted in Ohio ERHART, Thomas J,, 86, Delphos. Chandler McCullough, 30s. Southeast winds 10 to of Kalida, Mass of Christian He was welcomed home by Sydney Moeller; five great 20 mph. murder-for-hire plot Burial will begin 10:30 a.m. a brother, Tyler. grandchildren; stepgrandchil- FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Friday at St. Michael’s Catholic Grandparents are Carlene dren Jennifer Burt, Jessica Showers and isolated thun- COLUMBUS (AP) — Fickenworth over several Church, Kalida, the Rev. Mark A central Ohio grand jury months to kill his 43-year- Gerdeman of Delphos and the Spiers, Jillian Jarvis, Jaclyn derstorms in the morning, Hoying officiating. Burial will late Irvin Gerdeman, Robert Jarvis, Mark Steinwedel; and then chance of showers in has indicted two men in an old ex-wife Tammy Lytle. follow in the church cemetery, alleged murder-for-hire plot Fickenworth also was indict- Wiseman Jr. of Delphos and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. the afternoon. Not as cool. with military rites by Ottawa John and Martha Anders of Charles was preceded in Highs in the upper 50s. targeting the ex-wife of one ed on a charge of conspiracy VFW and Ottawa American of the suspects. to commit aggravated mur- Fort Jennings. death by a sister, Mary Alice Southwest winds 10 to 20 Legion. Visitation will be Neuman Roof; a brother, mph. Chance of precipita- A prosecutor said der. and 2-8 p.m. today at Love- Wednesday that the Franklin The Columbus Dispatch Richard Roy Moeller; and a tion 90 percent. Heitmeyer Funeral Home, grandson, Craig Martin Doty. FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly County grand jury in reports that Daniel Lytle alleg- Jackson Township. Memorial CLUB WINNERS Columbus charged 59-year- edly recruited Fickenworth to Charles served in the U.S. cloudy. Warmer. Lows contributions may be made Navy for two years. At the old Daniel Lytle with con- hire a third person to kill his Delphos Fire Assoc. around 50. Southwest winds to Diocese of Toledo Office age of 23, he founded Ohio spiracy to commit aggravated ex-wife. 300 Club 10 to 15 mph. of Vocations or Wounded Decorative Products, Inc., murder and related crimes. Their attorney information Jan. 2 — Dana Warriors. Condolences may Spencerville, specializing in EXTENDED FORECAST He is accused of conspir- wasn’t immediately avail- Steinbrenner be expressed at www.lovefu- zinc die casting and plating. He SATURDAY: Partly ing with 26-year-old Brad able. Jan. 9 — Mary German neralhome.com. later expanded with Edgerton cloudy in the morning then Metal Products in Edgerton, becoming mostly cloudy. Ohio, and Ken-Dec, Horse Highs in the upper 50s. VAN WERT COUNTY COURT NEWS Cave, Ky. In 1971, he started Southwest winds 10 to 15 in the polyurethane industry mph. The following individu- He was released on a sure- pletion of the treatment pro- was found by the court and with Flexible Foam Products, SATURDAY NIGHT: als appeared Wednesday ty bond and his case set for gram. she was ordered re-released Inc., supplying flooring, fur- Rain. Lows in the upper 30s. before Judge Charles pretrial on March 6. Brittnie Garwood, 24, on her surety bond until her niture and bedding industries. Chance of rain 90 percent. Steele in Van Wert County Beth McCarthy, 43, Van Wert, changed her plea pretrial scheduled for next In 2012 he celebrated 62 years SUNDAY: Mostly Common Pleas Court: Convoy, pled not guilty to to guilty to two counts of Wednesday. of success in maintaining the cloudy. Rain likely in the Arraignments possession of heroin, a felony trafficking drugs, both felo- Patricia Bigham, 29, Van family business. Flexible morning, then chance of William Crutchfield, 40, of the fourth degree; and pos- nies of the fifth degree. Three Wert, appeared for a bond Foam Products, Inc. operates rain in the afternoon. Highs Van Wert, pled not guilty to session of heroin, a felony of other similar charges were violation for not reporting to nationally with 13 locations in the lower 40s. Chance of having weapons under dis- the fifth degree. dismissed for her plea to probation. She was found in and is currently expanding in rain 60 percent. ability, a felony of the third She was released on a these two. violation and re-released on Las Vegas, Nevada. SUNDAY NIGHT: degree. His case will be set surety bond and pretrial was The court ordered a pre- surety bond until a pretrial Charles also endeavored Mostly cloudy with a 40 for pretrial after an evalua- set for Wednesday. sentence investigation and set Jan. 16. in farming operations, includ- percent chance of snow. tion is completed for another Tiffany Wolford, 22, Van sentencing for March 6. Sentencing ing dairy, livestock and grain Lows in the mid 20s. pending case. He is being Wert, was arraigned and pled Casey McMillen, 28, Van Kenneth Michael Imler, farming. Current farms are in MONDAY THROUGH held on a cash bond in the guilty to possession of drugs, Wert, entered a plea of guilty 33, Ohio City, was sentenced Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. WEDNESDAY: Partly other case and the same bond a felony of the fifth degree. to possession of drugs, a fel- for violating a civil protec- He enjoyed being actively cloudy. Highs in the lower was set in this case. The court ordered a pre- ony of the fifth degree. The tion order, a felony of the involved and was civic mind- 30s. Lows in the lower 20s. Dallas Fortner, 18, sentence investigation and set Court ordered a Pre-sentence fifth degree. ed in the many communities, Mendon, pled not guilty to sentencing for March 6. investigation and set sentenc- He received three years including his hometown of two charges: burglary, felony ing for Jan. 23. community control, 100 hours Spencerville. Charles was a second degree; and theft, a Changes of pleas Violations community service, anger LOCAL PRICES proud member and supporter of felony of the third degree. Daniel Myrick, 23, Ryan Schaadt, 28, Van management assessment and the Republican Party and attend- Corn $7.09 His bond was set at Delphos, entered a plea of Wert, appeared on a proba- treatment, two years inten- ed many presidential dinners. Wheat $7.21 $50,000 cash and a Keep pretrial guilty Your to a charge Retirement of traffick- tion violation for associat- sive probation, abide by all Charles led an inspiration- Soybeans $13.96 was set for Wednesday. ing marijuana, a felony of the ing with known felon, testing Juvenile Court orders con- al life defined by family and Joel Crawford, 24,on Van Solid fifth degree. Ground He then request- –positive for controlled sub- cerning visitation, pay court faith. He was a member of the Wert, was arraigned on a ed and was granted Treatment stance, failing to report to costs and partial appointed Shawnee Alliance Church. LOTTERY charge of theft from an elder- in Lieu of Conviction. probation, failing to pay court counsel fees. A nine-month Even If Things at Work Are There will be visitation today CLEVELAND (AP) — ly person, a felony of the fifth All further proceedings costs, and failing to complete prison sentence was deferred and Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to These Ohio lotteries were degree. were stayed pending com- his assessment and treatment. pending completion of com- Up in the Air. 8 p.m. at Thomas E. Bayliff drawn Wednesday: He admitted the violations munity control. Funeral Home, Spencerville. 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STATE/LOCAL trend is expected to continue. to address aging infrastruc- Another certain impact on ture “will experience great- BRIEFS rivers is more pollution as er increases in storm water more frequent and powerful runoff and sewer overflows.” Ohio village storms increase runoff from And communities that have urban and agricultural areas damaged their wetlands, for- reaping big that contain fertilizers, pes- ests, streams and rivers will ticides, chemicals and motor have fewer natural defenses bucks with oil. “In older communities to protect against the effects speed cameras where storm water and sew- of climate change. E - The Environmental age are transported together There is much we can ELMWOOD VILLAGE Magazine in one pipe, heavy storms can do to protect rivers besides (AP) — An attorney challenging overwhelm the system and reduce our carbon footprints. the use of traffic speed cameras Dear EarthTalk: How is send raw sewage and pol- American Rivers is promot- says a southwest Ohio village it that climate change is neg- luted storm water into near- ing green infrastructure—an has reaped some $700,000 from atively affecting the health by streams and rivers,” says approach to water manage- tickets. of rivers and, by extension, American Rivers. “These ment that protects, restores Attorney Mike Allen says the the quality and availability combined sewer overflows or mimics the natural water speed cameras are “nothing more than a money grab.” He wants a of fresh water? will grow more frequent as cycle—as the way to bolster Hamilton County judge to shut — Robert Elman, St. extreme storms increase.” the health of rivers. “It means down the system in Elmwood Louis, MO Lower water flows and ris- planting trees and restoring Village, near Cincinnati. ing temperatures compound wetlands rather than building Using traffic cameras for Global warming is no problems caused by more run- a new water treatment plant. enforcement has been upheld doubt going to cause many off. “More frequent droughts It means choosing water effi- in Ohio courts. The Cincinnati kinds of problems (and, and shifting precipitation ciency instead of building Enquirer reports that Allen is indeed, already is), and riv- patterns lower water levels a new water supply dam. It ers may well be some of the in rivers, lakes and streams, means restoring floodplains challenging the way the cameras State Senator Keith Faber (R-Celina) was sworn in were put into use last year, say- hardest hit geographical fea- leaving less water to dilute instead of building taller Monday as president of the Ohio Senate. He was joined ing people’s due process was tures, given the likelihood of pollutants,” says the group. levees.” in the Senate Chamber by his wife, Andrea and their two violated by insufficient notice increased droughts, floods “Higher temperatures cause children. and signage. and the associated spread of more frequent algal blooms EarthTalk® is written and Business owners and a waterborne diseases. and reduce dissolved oxygen edited by Roddy Scheer and church pastor have said the For one, rivers are already levels, both of which can Doug Moss and is a regis- speeding ticket blitz is deterring Faber sworn in starting to lose the amount of cause fish kills and do signifi- tered trademark of E - The people from coming to the vil- water they channel. A 2009 cant harm to ecosystems.” Environmental Magazine lage. Police and others say it has study at the National Center American Rivers reports (www.emagazine.com). 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“In order to go on living one must try to escape the death involved in perfectionism.” POLITICS — Hannah Arendt, American author and historian (1906-1975) Obama turns a page at Treasury in picking Lew By JIM KUHNHENN anew with Republicans over Chuck Hagel, a Nebraska The Associated Press a confluence of three looming Republican whom Obama fiscal deadlines — raising the has tapped to be his defense WASHINGTON — $16.4 trillion federal borrow- secretary. Jack Lew, President Barack ing limit, averting automatic “We need a secretary of Obama’s nominee for treasury spending cuts to defense and treasury that the American secretary, is a premier federal domestic programs, and the people, the Congress and the budget expert who would take expiration of a congressional world will know is up to the the helm of the government’s resolution that has been keep- task of getting America on the main agency for economic ing the government operat- path to prosperity not the path and fiscal policy just as the ing. Those three events, if to decline,” said Sessions, the administration girds itself for unresolved, would have a far top Republican on the Senate a new confrontation with con- greater negative effect on the Budget Committee. “Jack gressional Republicans over economy than the “fiscal cliff” Lew is not that man.” the nation’s debt and deficits. that Obama and Congress White House press secre- Obama will nominate avoided a week ago. tary Jay Carney praised Lew Lew on Thursday afternoon, Lew, 57, has often been during Wednesday’s press continuing to put a second- described as a “pragmatic lib- briefing. “Over the past more term imprint on his Cabinet eral” who understands what it than quarter of a century, Jack by choosing yet another close takes to make a deal even as Lew has been an integral part ally to a key government he stands by his ideological of some of the most impor- post. views. tant budgetary financial and Inauguration A year ago, almost to the “He’s a political guy. He fiscal agreements, bipartisan IT WAS NEWS THEN day, Obama appointed Lew didn’t get where he is today by agreements in Washington,” tickets peddled as his chief of staff, taking being a shrinking violet,” said Carney said. One Year ago him from his perch as director Paul Light, a public policy pro- Lew’s nomination is • City council met in its first regular meeting of 2012 on online of the Office of Management fessor at New York University the fourth major personnel Tuesday evening, chaired by Council President Kim Riddell. The Associated Press and Budget into the White and an acquaintance of Lew’s. change in the administration Also in attendance for their first meeting were Councilman House’s tight inner circle. “But he’s really a doer. He’s since Obama’s re-election. Josh Gillespie and City Law Director Clayton Osting. WASHINGTON — Tickets In selecting Lew to replace the kind of guy you want at the Obama tapped Sen. John to President Barack Obama’s Treasury Secretary Timothy table if you want to get some- Kerry, D-Mass., for the State 25 Years Ago — 1988 inauguration are supposed to Geithner, Obama not only thing done.” Department, Hagel to lead the • Delphos Fire Chief Donald Schimmoller is retiring after be free, but they’re being ped- picks an insider steeped in One senior Republican Pentagon and White House 32 years with the Delphos Fire Department. Schimmoller dled on eBay and Craigslist for budget matters but also a tough senator, Alabama’s Jeff counterterrorism adviser John began working with the department in 1955, as a volunteer. up to $2,000 apiece. bargainer. Some Republicans Sessions, voiced opposition Brennan for the CIA’s top He continued as a volunteer and worked the extra board from Congressional offices and complain that Lew has been to Lew. Though Lew may job. 1956 until 1959 under the late chief Carl Imber. Schimmoller the Presidential Inaugural unyielding in past fiscal nego- face a tough confirmation in One prominent woman took over as fire chief in October 1964. Committee, which are both tiations. the Senate, he’s not likely in Obama’s Cabinet, Labor • American Legion Post 268 has announced the winners of distributing tickets to inaugu- If confirmed, Lew would to encounter the type of stiff Secretary Hilda Solis, resigned its Americanism and government program. Cindy Houdeshell, ral events, are trying to clamp assume the post in time for opposition that is already her post Wednesday. No suc- a sophomore at Jefferson High School, is a county winner. down on the black market. the administration to tangle mounting against former Sen. cessor has been named. Other winners were seniors Travis Roxlau and Gary Shaffer, So far, their efforts haven’t both of St. John’s High School, juniors Julie Mosier and Shelly stopped online entrepreneurs. Baker, both of Jefferson Senior High School, and sophomore “These tix are going like Biden to meet with NRA to discuss gun safety hot cakes, and for FAR more Tracy Sterling of Jefferson. By MATTHEW DALY weapons and high-capacity ing gun-control legislation, than I am listing them for on The Associated Press ammunition magazines and Biden said the administration • From history’s standpoint, the St. John’s-New Bremen here,” boasted one anonymous game was expected to be an interesting ball game. The last closing loopholes that allow is weighing executive action seller in a post Wednesday on WASHINGTON — The many gun buyers to avoid in addition to recommending time the Blue Jays battled the Cardinals the game turned out the website Craigslist. to be a close affair. Friday night things didn’t go that way, Obama administration is sit- background checks. legislation by Congress. The seller, who did not ting down with gun own- Biden, who met with rep- Recommendations to the especially for New Bremen. St. John’s blew the Cardinals return an email from The away 102-47. Associated Press, offered two ers groups — including the resentatives of victims groups Biden group include making seats to the Jan. 21 swear- National Rifle Association — and gun-safety organizations gun-trafficking a felony, get- 50 Years Ago — 1963 ing-in at the Capitol for as officials look at ways to Wednesday, said officials are ting the Justice Department to • Psi Chapter, Alpha Delta Omega National Sorority, met $4,000. Those tickets are sup- curb gun violence. considering steps that could prosecute people caught lying Tuesday evening in the home of Janice Wanamaker, with the posed to be free from con- Vice President Joe Biden, “take thousands of people out on gun background-check president, Mrs. Dean Molenkopf, in charge. During the session, gressional offices. The Joint who is leading an administra- of harm’s way” and improve forms and ordering federal plans were discussed for the chapter’s principal project of the Congressional Committee on tion-wide review of gun safety the safety of millions more. agencies to send data to the year, a Sweetheart Ball, to be co-sponsored by Tau Chapter. Inaugural Ceremonies issued laws, has vowed urgent action “I want to make it clear National Gun Background The dance will be held Feb. 9 at the Knights of Columbus club some 250,000 for lawmakers in the wake of last month’s that we are not going to get Check Database. with Tommy Ross and his orchestra providing the music. to dole out however they see massacre at a Connecticut caught up in the notion that The Brady Campaign says • Trinity Methodist Church’s Woman’s Society of Christian fit. elementary school. unless we can do everything, that some 40 percent of gun The meeting with the NRA we’re going to do nothing,” sales are made without back- Service met Wednesday afternoon in the social rooms of the Scalping the tickets is not illegal. But the commit- is one of three Biden has Biden told groups includ- ground checks, such as at gun church with Mrs. Paul Rozelle, president, opening the ses- scheduled today, as he pre- ing the Brady Campaign to shows and over the Internet. sion by extending New Years greetings to the members. This tee’s chairman, Sen. Chuck Schumer, says he is encourag- pares to make recommenda- Prevent Gun Violence. “It’s The shootings in Newtown, was the society’s first meeting of the new year. Mrs. Neil ing members of Congress to tions on gun policy by the critically important we act.” in which 20 children and six Leininger, program chairman, introduced those taking part in distribute them fairly and to end of the month. Besides Biden faces a tougher adults were killed by a man the program, Mabel Clark, Mrs. Howard Sadler, Mrs. Harry discourage scalpers. Schumer the NRA, Biden and other audience when the NRA with a military-style semiauto- McCue and Mrs. Louis Mueller. said he conducted a lottery officials are meeting with joins other gun-owner groups matic rifle, have prodded the • JoAnn Pitsenbarger was hostess to the members of Club for the tickets his own office sportsmen and wildlife inter- and retailers including Wal- administration to act. Obama ’58 Tuesday evening in her home on West First Street. During received. est groups, as well as people Mart. NRA officials didn’t had remained largely silent a business session, the members elected Judy Kundert as presi- “Any constituent who wins from the entertainment indus- return messages for comment on gun control after the 2011 dent of the club and named Linda Point secretary and reporter tickets in the lottery that my try. Wednesday, but the group’s shootings in Tucson, Ariz., that and Mrs. Joyce Teman as treasurer. The next meeting of the office holds is required to The NRA, the nation’s executive vice president, killed six people and wound- club will be at the home of Mrs. Kundert with Carol Brewer pledge not to scalp the ticket largest gun-rights group, has Wayne LaPierre, has dis- ed 12, including then-Rep. serving as assistant hostess. to turn a profit,” the New York blocked gun-control efforts in missed the assault weapons Gabrielle Giffords, and the Democrat said. “When the the past and is opposing any ban as “a phony piece of Colorado movie theater killing 75 Years Ago — 1938 tickets are released this year, new ones. legislation” and has recom- of a dozen people and wound- • Middle Point is now in undisputed first place in the Van I’d encourage my colleagues Shortly after last month’s mended putting armed guards ing of many more last July. Wert County basketball league as the result of the second in the House and Senate to take shooting in Newtown, Conn., in all schools as a way to stop Biden, referring to the straight hoop victory Friday. Middle Point defeated Union by similar measures to discourage President Barack Obama another school shooting. Newtown shootings, said at a score of 29-19. The winners led by quarters: 5 to 4, 12-8, 21 ticket holders from using those tasked Biden with heading a Biden said he wanted to the White House, “Every once to 13. B. Johnson scored 18 points for Middle Point. tickets to make a quick buck.” commission to come up with hear from “all parties, on in a while, there’s something Some members have • A large group of members of the Women’s Bible Class recommendations on gun whatever side of this debate that awakens the conscience of the Methodist Church and guests met Friday evening at already seen their tickets — or at least the promise of them policy by the end of January. you fall.” of the country, and that tragic the home of Mrs. John Wolfe, West Fifth Street. The annual — show up online. The actual Obama supports steps includ- In a nod to political reali- event did it in a way like noth- election was held and resulted in the following: Mrs. Fred tickets don’t get handed out ing reinstating a ban on assault ties that could imperil sweep- ing I’ve seen in my career.” Allemeier, president; Bertha Davies, vice president; Mrs. until a few days before the Joseph Foltz, secretary; Mattie Alexander, assistant; Mrs. inauguration. George Gilpin, treasurer; and Mrs. Ed. Falke, pianist. The Hill, a Capitol Hill Specter of Benghazi drives US-Afghan talks • The Delphos Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will make newspaper, reported that one By KIMBERLY DOZIER not want to risk another to Afghanistan without the plans for a local initiation which will be staged here on Jan. 16, seller on Craigslist offered two The Associated Press Benghazi situation, the senior U.S. manpower to manage the when the members meet in regular session Monday night. The tickets for $2,000 “from Senator official said, where diplo- programs. class will be initiated in observance of the birthday anniversary Nancy Pelosi’s office.” The WASHINGTON — The matic posts are only lightly White House officials say of Conrad H. Mann, for many years a prominent leader in the ad, which erroneously listed attack on a U.S. diplomatic guarded by U.S. contractors President Barack Obama will Eagle organization. Pelosi, the House Democratic outpost in Libya last year and local forces and the host explain that quid pro quo leader, as a senator, has since has become a factor driving country can deny the U.S. the when he meets with Karzai been taken down. the White House decision on right to send in troops. The at the White House on Friday, Pelosi’s spokesman, Drew how large a force to leave in Libyans denied U.S. special the culmination of a series Moderately confused Hammill, said her office is tak- Afghanistan after 2014 — and operations teams entry to hunt of meetings with Defense ing steps to ensure none of its a specter hanging over talks al-Qaida-linked militants sus- Secretary Leon Panetta, tickets are scalped. between the Afghan president pected in the killings of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary “Our office has implement- and the U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens Rodham Clinton and other ed a number of procedures to Afghan President Hamid and three other Americans on U.S. officials and lawmakers ensure that no one is able to Karzai has publicly called for Sept. 11. this week in Washington. do such a thing with tickets a near-total drawdown of U.S. The same security con- Karzai has publicly called through our office,” she said. forces, with a surge of U.S. cerns also apply to U.S. drone for U.S. troops to return to “We will continue to monitor such websites and ask that any and international aid to make bases used to launch attacks their bases, saying Afghan posts be taken down immedi- up for their exit. against al-Qaida targets next troops could take over this ately.” But after losing a U.S. door in Pakistan. year, but he has also asked for Unlike congressional tick- ambassador and three other “If the mission is to defeat the U.S. to help him build his ets, tickets distributed by Americans in Benghazi, Libya, al-Qaida, then you need own army and air force. the Presidential Inaugural U.S. officials insist they need a base to operate from and Only after Obama and Committee can’t be resold enough troops to protect their Afghanistan is the only place Karzai reach a meeting of the without permission of the com- diplomats, and the legal author- to do that,” said former CIA minds on what the Afghans mittee. ity to target those who might officer Bruce Riedel, who will allow the U.S. to do Although tickets for the come after them, a senior U.S. advised the Obama White after 2014 can Obama decide swearing-in ceremony are free, official said. House on its Afghan war whether to leave U.S. person- some other inaugural events The State Department strategy. “Where Benghazi nel in Afghanistan after 2014 charge admission. wants five diplomatic posts comes in is, Do we want to — and, if so, how many and The presidential commit- in Afghanistan, but U.S. rely on Afghan security, or a what they role they’ll play, tee is sold out of $25 tickets planners are weighing every contractor, or on U.S. Marines said Ben Rhodes, a deputy to the inaugural parade down potential post against how to protect a drone base?” national security adviser for Pennsylvania Avenue and $60 many troops would be needed Pentagon calculations the White House. tickets to one of its two inaugu- to guard it and, if need be, get call for roughly three to five There are 66,000 U.S. ral balls. (Tickets to a second personnel out, said one cur- troops to guard each U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Those ball, for members of the armed rent and one former U.S. offi- civilian in a conflict zone like troops are already turning over services, are being distributed cial. They spoke on condition Afghanistan. Without suffi- territory or handing off many for free.) The committee says of anonymity because they cient numbers of troops, the combat missions to Afghan it’s contacting ticket brokers were not authorized to discuss U.S. will have to curtail its security forces, with a goal and websites where tickets are the White House deliberations diplomatic mission, the senior of having Afghans leading all being sold and asking that they publicly. U.S. official said, which could combat missions by the end be alerted to scalping efforts. The administration does spell reduced aid and support of 2013. 21

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6 – The Herald Thursday, January 10, 2013 www.delphosherald.com SPORTS LOCAL ROUNDUP It’s good work if you can get it Grove splits pair the rest of the way as Bluffton Why would they move? hey, go for it. JIM METCALFE of wrestling matches wrapped up its 82-61 victory. I am referring to the recent job over- I can’t blame them for listening to COLUMBUS GROVE — The Beavers had four tures from National Football League see what’s out there; it might be like a The Columbus Grove wres- players in double figures, led teams to some of the best college foot- pat on the back, just more lucrative. Metcalfe’s tlers split a pair of matches by Johnson. Pope added 13 ball coaches in America. The same thing with some other Wednesday at Riverdale. points and six boards, while To me, why would a Chip Kelly, names that have been bandied about Musings The Bulldogs bested Fisher chipped in with 11 Nick Saban, etc., leave their cocoons recently, like Jon “Chuckie” Gruden Arcadia 66-6, while they fell points. Kinn finished his sec- where they are fabulously successful going to Philadelphia and Bill [email protected] 49-16 to the ond double-double in three and well compensated, adored, loved, Cowher? hosts to move games with 10 points and 10 etc., to go to the NFL where many of Gruden is having wayyyy too much sional football, so they’d better be to 10-3 in rebounds. the players will make more than they fun doing what he is doing — that is good human beings more than good dual meets. Earlham was led by Dustin will and all of a sudden, he won’t be pretty easy to tell — and he hasn’t football players. Grove is Rusk who scored 15 points in able to have near the influence as he lost a game since he was fired by the It’s a dog-eat-dog atmosphere at in the Van a losing effort. did before and probably won’t be lis- Buccaneers. He is in his environment that level; just as the Pat Shurmurs, Buren Invitational Jan. 18. Bluffton won the rebound- tened to as much anyway? and comfort zone and still making a Rob Ryans, etc. It’s win at all costs and ing battle decisively (43- COLUMBUS GROVE 66, 22), including 14 offensive Just look at the National Basketball pretty good living. win NOW. ARCADIA 6 Association and how players can seem- Cowher has already been quoted Obviously, there is pressure to win 106: Tregg Keysor (C) pin boards. The Beavers’ key to ingly get coaches hired and fired seem- as saying he will return to coaching in college because of boosters, endow- Tristan Lowe, 2:59. victory, however, was their 113: Double void. shooting. Bluffton drilled ingly at a moment’s notice. The pow- someday; he just doesn’t know when ments and such — let’s face it, people 120: Jared Bowman (A) pin ers-that-be deny this but they almost or where. like to be associated with winners — Garrett Hauenstein, 2:42. 30-of-58 (51.7 percent) from have to. These guys do have egos — per- but since the NFL is a much smaller 126: Double void. the floor, including 9-for-17 132: Eli Schroeder (C), void. (52.9 percent) from beyond In the pros, you have such things haps the understatement of the year commodity, the focus is more laser- 138: Christian Stechschulte as the salary cap and such that makes — and they somewhat need them to like. (C), void. the arc. The visitors domi- it more difficult to build a great team be successful; they want to measure For example, 49ers kicker David 145: Tyler Schroeder (C), nated the paint to the tune of year after year, whereas in college, themselves at the top echelon of their Akers made the claim that he received void. a 32-14 advantage. 152: Andrew Burgei (C), void. The Beavers will return these guys can get almost anyone they sport and maybe they like a little bit death threats on Twitter before closing 160: Alec Gladwell (C), void. really want and they don’t have to of “danger” in their lives. Maybe they the account. I take him for his word. 170: Brandon Benroth (C), home on Saturday when worry about resources. don’t mind being booed and called all I wonder if it was some fantasy foot- void. they welcome the Anderson 182: Adam Johnson (C), void. University Ravens for a Plus, you can almost bet — for kinds of names when and if their team ball owner whose team lost because he 195: Will Selhorst (C), void. those of us that occasionally do such goes to pot. missed a kick or something? 220: Eli Wiswasser (C), void. Heartland Conference dou- a thing — they received a nice little At the same time, they’re pretty That’s just crazy that someone 285: Alex Shaffer (C) pin Gabe bleheader. The men’s game Johnson, 1:10. will begin at 4 p.m. following incentive package to stay. Those guys doggone successful where they are at would do that. If they try to make that RIVERDALE 49, COLUMBUS probably knew that this was going to and most are doing what they love and, out to be a joke, it’s not very humor- GROVE 16 the women’s contest at 2 p.m. happen if they went through the process hopefully, shaping these men into first- ous. 106: Double void. Come out and support the 113: Kolten Meyer (R) major Beavers! of being interviewed or having their class gentlemen on and off the field. This is a football game, for crying dec. Tregg Keysor 10-0. name out there; they become an ever After all, how many of these play- out loud. It sure as hecklydarn is not 120: Mitchel Matheny (R) pin ----- hotter item to their present teams, so, ers are going to end up in profes- worth a life. Garrett Hauenstein, 1:46. Four Lady Beavers hit 126: Caleb Hicks (R), void. for double digits in 132: Austin Miller (R) technical fall Eli Schroeder 16-0. 72-64 win over Earlham 138: Austin Clark (R) major By Evan Skilliter dec. Christian Stechschulte 11-1. Sports information assistant NBA CAPSULES 145: Tyler Schroeder (C) The Associated Press Minnesota, which announced earlier 11 rebounds for the Bulls. Boozer has point during the current 4-game trip. major dec. Luke Berman 17-3. BLUFFTON — The in the day that Love would miss 8-10 recorded a double-double in six con- Jameer Nelson led the Magic with 152: Paul Frey (R) dec. Beavers snapped a 3-game LOS ANGELES (AP) — weeks after breaking his right hand for secutive games. 20 points and Arron Afflalo added 12 Andrew Burgei 12-11. Chris Paul had 19 points and the second time. HORNETS 88, ROCKETS 79 against his former team. 160: Seth Knall (R) dec. Alec conference losing skid SPURS 108, LAKERS 105 NEW ORLEANS — Roger Mason JAZZ 112, BOBCATS 102 16 assists and the Los Angeles SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Al Jefferson Gladwell 6-4. after defeating Earlham Clippers held on to beat the scored 24 points to help San Antonio quarter to rally New Orleans to a vic- had 26 points and eight rebounds 170: Brandon Benroth (C) pin College 72-64 at home on hand slumping Los Angeles to its fifth tory over Houston. to lead Utah to its fourth win in five Evan Gladden, 1:11. Dallas Mavericks 99-93 on straight loss. Greivis Vasquez and Jason Smith games with a victory over Charlotte. 182: Tre Headington (R) pin Wednesday. Wednesday night, extending Manu Ginobili added 19 points and each scored 17 points for the Hornets, The Bobcats had no answer for Adam Johnson, 2:52. The win moved the their franchise-record home Tiago Splitter and Stephen Jackson who have won three in a row for the the 6-10 Jefferson, who went 11-of-15 195: Will Selhorst (C) pin Beavers to 7-7 overall and 2-5 had 14 each for San Antonio, which first time this season. Robin Lopez from the field. Paul Millsap chipped in Caleb Tracy, 1:52. winning streak to 13 games. has won 11 straight at home. added 14 points for New Orleans. with 19 points and Gordon Hayward 220: Dillen Welker (R) pin Eli in the Heartland Conference. Matt Barnes added 19 Kobe Bryant had 27 points, Metta James Harden scored 25 points for was 4-of-5 from 3-point range for 14 World Peace added 23 and Earl Clark the Rockets, who had won 10-of-12. points as the Jazz made light work of Wiswasser, :29. Earlham fell to 2-12 and 1-6 points off the bench and Blake 22 for Los Angeles. Bryant was 10-for- Harden, who was held to three points the Bobcats’ zone defense, shooting 285: Justin Pfiester (R) pin in the HCAC Griffin had 15 points and 13 24 from the field, missing a 3-pointer in the final quarter when the Rockets 54 percent from the field. Alex Shaffer, 5:15. Bluffton stormed out to rebounds for the Clippers (29- on his final attempt that would have were outscored 28-10, was the only Ben Gordon led six Bobcats in dou------tied the game. Clark missed a follow- Houston player in double figures. ble figures, scoring 20 points. Michael Bluffton offense explodes a 9-2 lead after layups from 8), who took sole possession up 3 off a long rebound. Eric Gordon struggled with five Kidd-Gilchrist had 15 points and eight Rachel DeBord (Lebanon), of the NBA’s best record from Coming off a 125-112 loss at points on 2-of-12 shooting for the rebounds, while Gerald Henderson, in 82-61 win at Earlham Houston on Tuesday, the Lakers Hornets. Ramon Sessions and Kemba Walker By Ryan Schadewald Taylor Knight (Perrysburg), Oklahoma City with their third fought until the final buzzer. GRIZZLIES 94, WARRIORS 87 each had 14 points for Charlotte. and Brooke Ruffer (Stryker), straight win overall. CELTICS 87, SUNS 79 OAKLAND, Calif. — Zach Randolph RAPTORS 90, 76ERS 72 Sports information assistant BOSTON — Jeff Green scored 14 had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Rudy TORONTO — Amir Johnson had along with a Taylor Whitaker RICHMOND, Ind. - The Darren Collison scored 22 points, rookie Jared Sullinger added Gay scored 18 points and Memphis 19 points and 12 rebounds, Jose (Mansfield/Lexington) long points for Dallas. O.J. Mayo 12 points and 16 rebounds and Boston completed a 3-0 road trip with a victory Calderon added 14 points and 11 Bluffton University men’s recovered from a dreadful third quarter, over Golden State. assists and Toronto beat Philadelphia, ball. After a quick Earlham added 17 and Dirk Nowitzki basketball team earned their rallying in the fourth to beat Phoenix. Mike Conley added 16 points and sending the slumping 76ers to their run made the score 9-7, fresh- had 15. At 13-23, the Mavs The Celtics survived a scoring Marc Gasol finished with 12 points fifth straight loss. first win in HCAC play on drought that spanned almost half of and nine rebounds to help Memphis Landry Fields set season highs with man Kaitlyn Pennekamp fell 10 games below .500 for W e d - the third quarter, scoring just 14 in the make its quick West Coast swing 10 points and 11 rebounds. DeMar (Hamilton/Ross) controlled the first time since March period before regaining the lead and more memorable. The Grizzlies (23- DeRozan scored 19 and Ed Davis had n e s d a y taking command against the road- 10) also won at Phoenix on Sunday 17 for the Raptors. an offensive rebound and put 30, 2000, two months after with a weary Suns, who fell to 2-16 away and at Sacramento on Monday. Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus Young it up for two while increasing Mark Cuban bought the team. from home with their 11th straight Stephen Curry scored 24 points each scored 16 points and Evan convinc- road loss. and Klay Thompson had 20 points, Turner had 10 as the Sixers lost for the spread to four. They’ve lost four in a row ing 82-61 Jason Terry added 13 points as seven rebounds and seven assists as the 13th time in their last 16 games. A chip shot by JaLissa Watt overall and three straight on Boston’s reserves outscored Phoenix’s the Warriors (22-12) lost back-to-back Philadelphia has played 12 of its past road vic- 47-16. Kevin Garnett was the only games for only the second time this 16 on the road, winning just twice. made the score 11-9 before a the road, where they are 5-16. tory at Earlham College. Boston starter to score in double fig- season. CAVALIERS 99, HAWKS 83 DeBord layin sparked a 13-4 THUNDER 106, TIMBERWOLVES 84 ures, finishing with 10 points and five NUGGETS 108, MAGIC 105 CLEVELAND — Kyrie Irving scored The Beavers improved to OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant rebounds. DENVER — Kenneth Faried scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter Bluffton spurt that extended 5-9 overall and 1-6 in HCAC scored 26 points and Russell Westbrook Jared Dudley scored 14 points and 19 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to to lead injury-riddled Cleveland over the lead to 24-13 at the 9:33 added 23 to help Oklahoma City over- Marcin Gortat had 12 points and 14 help Denver rally for a win over slump- Atlanta. play. Bluffton was led by power outmanned Minnesota. rebounds for the Suns. ing Orlando. Irving’s big night came at a per- mark in the half. Earlham senior Josh Johnson (Ottawa- After losing its last game on a BUCKS 104, BULLS 96 Ty Lawson also finished with 19 fect time for Cleveland, which had trimmed the deficit to nine buzzer-beater against a last-place CHICAGO — Brandon Jennings points, including a 3-point play with lost 5-of-6 overall and six straight at Glandorf) who scored a Washington team saddled by injuries scored 20 of his 35 points in the third 1:27 remaining that gave the Nuggets home. Alonzo Gee scored 15 points with seven minutes to play career-high 19 points on 5-of- to its three top players, Oklahoma quarter and Milwaukee beat Chicago the lead for good and sent them to for Cleveland, while Tristan Thompson but back-to-back deuces from City left nothing to chance with the for its second consecutive victory their third straight win. added 11 points and 14 rebounds. 7 shooting from beyond the Timberwolves missing All-Star forward under interim coach Jim Boylan. Orlando just can’t get on track since Rookie Tyler Zeller scored 11 points Brenna Kurilec (Mt. Gilead/ arc while also pulling down Kevin Love and four others. Mike Dunleavy had 16 points Glen Davis went out with a sprained and had a career-high 12 rebounds. Gilead Christian) and two The Thunder stretched the lead and Monta Ellis finished with 14 for left shoulder, dropping a 10th straight Josh Smith scored 17 points to lead six rebounds. to 24 before pulling the starters with Milwaukee, which made 10-of-22 game in the big man’s absence. He Atlanta, which has lost a season-worst layups each from DeBord and The Beavers took their first 5:44 to go. 3-point attempts. currently isn’t with the team but it was four straight. Jeff Teague added 15 Ruffer kept the Quakers from Alexey Shved scored 18 points for Carlos Boozer had 22 points and hoped he might rejoin them at some points and Al Horford scored 14. lead at 6-4 on a layup by Josh getting any closer as the half- Fisher (Rockford/Parkway). time buzzer sounded with the After an Earlham deuce by Beavers up 42-33. Marty Broderick tied it at six, SPORTS BRIEFS Kurilec opened the scoring The Associated Press an anonymous source, that the Jets will he isn’t going anywhere. to Seattle. Bluffton used a 6-0 run for a PRO FOOTBALL meet with former Chicago general man- The league’s board of governors Hansen’s interest was confirmed by 12-6 lead at the 13:47 mark. in the second half with her PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia ager Jerry Angelo today. NFL Network met in a Manhattan hotel and over- people with knowledge of the situation. 13th and 14th points of the Eagles interviewed Notre Dame coach reported that Seattle vice president of whelmingly approved the agreement They spoke on condition of anonymity Earlham cut the Beaver lead Brian Kelly for their coaching vacancy, football administration John Idzik will that was reached early Sunday on the to The Associated Press because no to 13-12 before the visitors game on a fast break after a a person familiar with the meeting told interview for the job on Friday. 113th day of the lockout. deal has been reached. DeBord steal and assist. The The Associated Press. SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Bettman felt the full brunt of One person said the Kings could responded with a 7-0 spurt, Kelly was the third college coach Chargers hired Tom Telesco from the anger, especially from fans, during the sell for more than $500 million. The sophomore converted again Philadelphia interviewed since firing Indianapolis Colts to replace fired gen- 4-month dispute that kept hockey off Kings’ future in Sacramento has been capped by a Johnson deep Andy Reid on Dec. 31. The person, eral manager A.J. Smith. the ice and was contrite in announc- uncertain because the Maloofs and the ball. Bluffton led the Quakers after Ruffer found her to make speaking on condition of anonym- Telesco, 40, spent the last 15 sea- ing the latest step by the owners. He city haven’t been able to come up with the score 46-33. Earlham nar- ity because he wasn’t authorized to sons with the Colts, most recently as added he wants to look forward and a long-term arena solution. 20-12 with 9:52 remaining in release the information, said the Eagles vice president of football operations. not back at the mess created by the CYCLING the half. rowed the deficit to 11 at the met with Kelly on Tuesday. INDIANAPOLIS — The agent work stoppage. Lance Armstrong recently met 14:25 mark but Whitaker put Penn State’s Bill O’Brien and for Colts offensive coordinator Bruce TORONTO — Brian Burke’s brash with the head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Bluffton went on a 15-4 Oregon’s Chip Kelly interviewed with Arians said that his client has been and outspoken style wasn’t a good fit Agency to explore a “pathway to spurt to push the lead into dou- the Beavers up 14 with her the Eagles last week but chose to stay released from an Indianapolis hospital for the new corporate owners of the redemption,” according to a report on second trifecta of the game. at their schools. and that they are finalizing details to Toronto Maple Leafs. “60 Minutes Sports” dealing with the ble digits. With the Beavers The Eagles have interviewed six begin interviewing for head coaching The Maple Leafs fired their general investigation that cost the cyclist his up 23-17, junior standout Bluffton maintained the candidates and plan to meet with four jobs. manager with the NHL season set to Tour de France titles. double-digit lead until Emily others. Earlier in the day, a league source resume this month following a tentative USADA CEO Travis Tygart, in an Dustin Kinn (Alvada/New Kelly recently called coaching familiar with the situation told The settlement ending the lockout. interview that aired during the show’s Riegel) kick started the run Sells hit a jumper that made Notre Dame his “dream job” but he Associated Press that doctors were PRO BASKETBALL premiere on Showtime, didn’t discuss the score 56-48 with 10 min- wouldn’t be the first to explore his still trying to determine the extent of a NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony the meeting on camera and provided with a layup, followed by options, perhaps even to get a raise health problem that forced one inter- was suspended one game by the NBA no details, including when it was held a Will Pope (Somerville/ utes to play. The Quakers to stay put. view to be pushed back. for confronting Kevin Garnett after the and where. The only mention, with no pulled within six when Kasin WASHINGTON — Robert Griffin III CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina New York Knicks’ loss to Boston on elaboration, came at the end of the Preble Shawnee) layin which had reconstructive knee surgery and Panthers hired New York Giants senior Monday. segment. put Bluffton on top by 10. Spay hit a three at the 5:17 faces a challenging rehab if he is to pro personnel analyst David Gettleman Anthony, who was angry about COLLEGE BASKETBALL mark to make the score 64-58 return for the start of next season. as their new general manager. Garnett’s choice of words during a DURHAM, N.C. — Duke announced Then, Ryan Ebbeskotte (Fort The Washington Redskins quarter- NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans fourth-quarter altercation, went toward senior forward Ryan Kelly is out indefi- Jennings/Delphos Jefferson) but that was as close as the back had his lateral collateral ligament Saints coach Sean Payton signed a the Celtics’ locker room after the game nitely with a right foot injury. visitors would get as the repaired and his ACL in his right knee 5-year contract extension that will run and later waited for Garnett outside The 6-11 Kelly was hurt late in the drained a big three and Pope reconstructed for a second time. The through the 2017 season. Boston’s team bus. first half of the top-ranked Blue Devils’ converted the hoop-and- Beavers held them off. surgery was performed in Florida by The team announced the exten- Anthony didn’t believe he would 68-40 win over Clemson on Tuesday Kurilec finished the game orthopedist James Andrews, who was sion but did not release financial details be suspended because he said he night. He had 12 points in the first half harm, making the score 35-21 optimistic that Griffin would be back on of the deal. Payton had agreed to the was just looking to talk to Garnett, not but did not play in the second. with just over three minutes with a career night, includ- the field this fall. deal in principle on Dec. 29. fight. But NBA executive vice presi- TENNIS ing career highs of 20 points, NEW YORK — The Jets are PRO HOCKEY dent of operations Stu Jackson ruled MELBOURNE, Australia — John to play in the first stanza. expanding their search for a new gen- NEW YORK — NHL Commissioner otherwise. Isner has withdrawn from the Australian There was plenty of back- nine rebounds and six assists. eral manager, setting up interviews Gary Bettman secured unanimous SEATTLE — Investor Chris Hansen Open with bone bruising in his right Ruffer finished with her fourth with Miami assistant GM Brian Gaine ownership support for the pending has contacted the Maloof family about knee, leaving No. 22 Sam Querrey as and-forth action for the first and Pittsburgh executive Omar Khan. labor deal, then apologized to every- buying the Sacramento Kings, setting the highest-ranked U.S. man at the nine minutes of the second double-double after tallying 13 The Daily News also reported, citing one hurt by the long lockout and said up the possibility of the NBA’s return season’s first Grand Slam tournament. half, with neither team scor- points, 12 boards, six assists ing more than four straight. and three steals. Whitaker and However, the Beavers broke DeBord both added double- TRANSACTIONS through at the 10:26 mark. figure performances as well The Associated Press RHP Jonathan Kountis a free agent. MIAMI HEAT — Signed F Jarvis MONTREAL ALOUETTES — The Beavers led 58-46 before with 12 points apiece. BASEBALL GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Named Varnado to a 10-day contract. Signed PK William Dion to a 3-year COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Zach Borowiak hitting coach. Signed PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS — contract. a 7-0 run put the game out Bluffton shot a blistering Suspended Houston 2B Jonathan INF Vladimir Frias to a contract exten- Recalled G Nolan Smith and G Will American Hockey League of reach. The run started 51.6 percent from the field Singleton 50 games after a second sion. Barton from Idaho (NBADL). BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS violation of the Minor League Drug JOLIET SLAMMERS — Named FOOTBALL — Agreed to terms with F Jack Combs with layins from Pope and (32-of-62), including 4-of- Prevention and Treatment Program for Eric Coleman pitching coach and Dave National Football League and F Chad Costello on contracts freshman Thayne Recker 8 (50 percent) from behind a drug of abuse. Garcia hitting coach. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Named through the remainder of the season. National League RIVER CITY RASCALS — Traded David Gettleman general manager. CONNECTICUT WHALE — (Arlington). Those hoops were the arc, and 4-of-7 at the LOS ANGELES DODGERS— RHP Tony Marsala to Wichita (AA) CHICAGO BEARS — Signed TE Signed F Shayne Wiebe. followed by an old-fashioned free-throw line. They out- Agreed to terms with RHP Matt Palmer, for future considerations. Received 3B Brody Eldridge to a reserve/future con- HERSHEY BEARS — Loaned F C Eliezer Alfonzo, C Ramon Castro; Steve Carrillo from Wichita for a player tract. Alex Berry and F Matt Pope to Reading 3-point play from freshman rebounded Earlham 36-33 but INFs Alfredo Amezaga, Brian Barden, to be named. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed (ECHL). Billy Taflinger (Lima/Central committed one more turnover Omar Luna and Dallas McPherson and ROCKFORD RIVERHAWKS — P T.J. Conley and CB Greg McCoy to PROVIDENCE BRUINS — OF Jerome (Jeremy) Moore on minor- Signed LHP Andrew Armstrong, RHP reserve/future contracts. Recalled F Justin Courtnall from South Catholic). (17-16) than the visitors. league contracts. Cody Hallahan, C Greg Van Horn and SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Carolina (ECHL). Signed F Tyler The Bluffton advan- The Beavers return to MILWAUKEE BREWERS — INF Trevor Whyte to contract exten- Named Tom Telesco general man- McNeely and D Eric Baier to profes- Assigned RHP Arcenio Leon outright sions and RHP Jon Gulbransen. ager. sional tryout agreements. tage ballooned to 25 points action on Saturday at home to Nashville. BASKETBALL SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Placed TORONTO MARLIES — Signed D after two free throws from when they host HCAC oppo- PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Traded National Basketball Association DE Chris Clemons and PK Steven Corey Syvret to a professional tryout OF Quincy Latimore to Cleveland for NBA — Suspended N.Y. Knicks F Haushka on injured reserve. Signed agreement. Johnson at the 3:57 mark. The nent Anderson. The women’s RHP Jeanmar Gomez. Carmelo Anthony one game for con- DE Patrick Chukwurah and PK Ryan WORCESTER SHARKS — Signed Quakers were unable to get game is slated to tip at 2 p.m. Frontier League fronting Kevin Garnett after Monday’s Longwell. F Pat Rissmiller and D Michael Wilson FRONTIER LEAGUE — Declared game. Canadian Football League to professional tryout agreements. the lead back under 20 points in the Sommer Center. 21 www.delphosherald.com Thursday, January 10, 2013 The Herald — 7

NBA GLANCE The Associated Press W L Pct GB EASTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Clippers 28 8 .778 — Steroids fallout: No BB Atlantic Division Golden State 22 12 .647 5 W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 15 20 .429 12 1/2 New York 23 11 .676 — Sacramento 13 22 .371 14 1/2 Brooklyn 20 15 .571 3 1/2 Phoenix 12 25 .324 16 1/2 Boston 18 17 .514 5 1/2 ——— Philadelphia 15 22 .405 9 1/2 Wednesday’s Results Hall for Bonds, Clemens Toronto 13 22 .371 10 1/2 Cleveland 99, Atlanta 83 By RONALD BLUM ers with the highest profiles broadcasters. The Hall says 1950, 1958 and 1960. Southeast Division Utah 112, Charlotte 102 The Associated Press failed to come close to even it is content with the process, Morris will make his final W L Pct GB Toronto 90, Philadelphia 72 majority support, with Clemens which began in 1936. ballot appearance next year, Miami 23 10 .697 — Boston 87, Phoenix 79 Atlanta 20 14 .588 3 1/2 Milwaukee 104, Chicago 96 NEW YORK — No one at 37.6 percent, Bonds at 36.2 “It takes time for history when fellow pitchers Greg Orlando 12 23 .343 12 New Orleans 88, Houston 79 was elected to the Hall of and Sosa at 12.5. to sort itself out and I’m not Maddux and Tom Glavine are Charlotte 9 25 .265 14 1/2 Oklahoma City 106, Minnesota Fame this year. When vot- Other top vote-getters were surprised we had a shutout eligible for the first time along Washington 5 28 .152 18 84 ers closed the doors to Barry Morris (67.7), Jeff Bagwell today,” Hall President Jeff with slugger Frank Thomas. Central Division San Antonio 108, L.A. Lakers Bonds, Roger Clemens and (59.6), Piazza (57.8), Tim Idelson said. “I wish we had an The BBWAA election rules W L Pct GB 105 say “voting shall be based upon Indiana 21 14 .600 — Denver 108, Orlando 105 Sammy Sosa, they also shut Raines (52.2), Lee Smith electee. I will say that but I’m Chicago 19 14 .576 1 Memphis 94, Golden State 87 out everybody else. (47.8) and Schilling (38.8). not surprised given how vola- the player’s record, playing Milwaukee 18 16 .529 2 1/2 L.A. Clippers 99, Dallas 93 For only the second time in “I’m kind tile this era has ability, integrity, sportsman- Detroit 13 23 .361 8 1/2 Today’s Games four decades, baseball writers of glad that been in terms ship, character, and contribu- Cleveland 9 28 .243 13 New York at Indiana, 8 p.m. failed to give any player the nobody got in of assessing the tions to the team(s) on which Dallas at Sacramento, 10 p.m. 75 percent required for induc- this year,” Hall- qualities and the the player played.” WESTERN CONFERENCE Miami at Portland, 10:30 p.m. An Associated Press sur- Southwest Division Friday’s Games tion to Cooperstown, sending of-Famer Al quantities of the W L Pct GB Charlotte at Toronto, 7 p.m. a powerful signal that stars of Kaline said. “I statistics and vey of 112 eligible voters San Antonio 28 10 .737 — Houston at Boston, 7:30 p.m. the Steroids Era will be held to feel honored to the impact on conducted in late November Memphis 23 10 .697 2 1/2 Utah at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. a different standard. be in the Hall the game these after the ballot was announced Houston 21 15 .583 6 Phoenix at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. All the awards and accom- of Fame. And players have indicated Bonds, Clemens and Dallas 13 23 .361 14 San Antonio at Memphis, 8 p.m. I would’ve felt had.” Sosa would fall well short of New Orleans 10 25 .286 16 1/2 Minnesota at New Orleans, 8 plishments collected over long Northwest Division p.m. careers by Bonds, Clemens a little uneasy B o n d s , 50 percent. The big three drew W L Pct GB Chicago at New York, 8 p.m. and Sosa could not offset sus- sitting up there baseball’s only even less support than that as Oklahoma City 27 8 .771 — Detroit at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. picions those feats were boost- on the stage, 7-time Most the debate raged over who was Denver 21 16 .568 7 Cleveland at Denver, 9 p.m. ed by performance-enhancing listening to Valuable Player, Hall worthy. Portland 19 15 .559 7 1/2 Portland at Golden State, 10:30 drugs. some of these new guys talk hit 762 home runs, including a Voters are writers who have Utah 19 18 .514 9 p.m. been members of the BBWAA Minnesota 16 16 .500 9 1/2 Oklahoma City at L A. Lakers, 10:30 Voters also denied entry about how great they were. ... record 73 in 2001. He was Pacific Division p.m. Wednesday to fellow newcom- I don’t know how great some indicted on charges he lied for 10 consecutive years at any ers Craig Biggio, Mike Piazza of these players up for election to a grand jury in 2003 when point. and Curt Schilling, along with would’ve been without drugs. he denied using PEDs but a BBWAA president Susan holdovers Jack Morris, Jeff But to me, it’s cheating.” jury two years ago failed to Slusser of the San Francisco NBA TEAM STATS Bagwell and Lee Smith. At ceremonies in reach a verdict on three counts Chronicle said she didn’t vote Among the most honored Cooperstown on July 28, the he made false statements and for Bonds, Clemens or Sosa. The Associated Press Washington 33 2945 89.2 Mark McGwire, 10th on Includes games of Wednesday, ——— players of their generation, only inductees will be three convicted him on one obstruc- January 9, 2013 Defense these standouts won’t find men who died more than 70 tion of justice count, finding he the career home run list with Offense G Pts Avg their images among the 300 years ago: Yankees’ owner gave an evasive answer. 583, received 16.9 percent on G Pts Avg Memphis 33 2939 89.1 bronze plaques on the oak Jacob Ruppert, umpire Hank Clemens, the only 7-time his seventh try, down from Houston 36 3816 106.0 Indiana 35 3131 89.5 walls in Cooperstown, where O’Day and barehanded catch- Cy Young Award winner, 19.5 last year. He got 23.7 per- Oklahoma City 35 3689 105.4 Chicago 33 3033 91.9 — at least for now — the er Deacon White. They were is third in career strikeouts cent in 2010 — a vote before San Antonio 38 3988 104.9 L.A. Clippers 36 3351 93.1 he admitted using steroids and L.A. Lakers 35 3612 103.2 Brooklyn 35 3315 94.7 doors appear to be bolted shut chosen last month by the (4,672) and ninth in wins New York 34 3478 102.3 Atlanta 34 3249 95.6 on anyone tainted by PEDs. 16-member panel considering (354). He was acquitted last human growth hormone. Miami 33 3372 102.2 Minnesota 32 3067 95.8 “After what has been writ- individuals from the era before year on one count of obstruc- Rafael Palmeiro, among Denver 37 3779 102.1 Boston 35 3367 96.2 ten and said over the last few integration in 1947. tion of Congress, three counts just four players with 500 L.A. Clippers 36 3666 101.8 Oklahoma City 35 3372 96.3 “It is a dark day,” said Jose of making false statements to homers and 3,000 hits along Golden State 34 3432 100.9 Detroit 36 3478 96.6 years I’m not overly surprised,” Clemens wrote in a statement Canseco, the former AL MVP Congress and two counts of with Hank Aaron, Willie Mays Utah 37 3648 98.6 Philadelphia 37 3579 96.7 and Eddie Murray, received Dallas 36 3543 98.4 New Orleans 35 3388 96.8 he posted on Twitter. who was among the first play- perjury, all stemming from his Portland 34 3308 97.3 San Antonio 38 3680 96.8 Bonds, Clemens and Sosa ers to admit using steroids. denials of drug use. 8.8 percent in his third try, Atlanta 34 3287 96.7 New York 34 3305 97.2 retired after the 2007 season. “I think the players should Sosa, eighth with 609 home down from 12.6 percent last Toronto 35 3378 96.5 Milwaukee 34 3306 97.2 They were eligible for the Hall organize some type of lawsuit runs, was among those who year. Palmeiro received a Milwaukee 34 3281 96.5 Washington 33 3209 97.2 for the first time and have up against major league baseball tested positive in MLB’s 2003 10-day suspension in 2005 for Sacramento 35 3377 96.5 Miami 33 3212 97.3 a positive test for performance- Charlotte 34 3272 96.2 Orlando 35 3426 97.9 to 14 more years on the writ- or the writers. It’s ridiculous. anonymous survey, The New Brooklyn 35 3366 96.2 Toronto 35 3455 98.7 ers’ ballot. Most of these players really York Times reported in 2009. enhancing drugs, claiming it Phoenix 37 3550 95.9 Utah 37 3658 98.9 “Curt Schilling made a good have no evidence against them. He told a congressional com- was due to a vitamin vial given Minnesota 32 3056 95.5 Golden State 34 3364 98.9 point; everyone was guilty. They’ve never tested positive mittee in 2005 that he never to him by teammate Miguel Boston 35 3331 95.2 Portland 34 3374 99.2 Either you used PEDs, or you did or they’ve cleared themselves took illegal performance- Tejada. Detroit 36 3421 95.0 Denver 37 3681 99.5 nothing to stop their use,” Hall- like Roger Clemens.” enhancing drugs. NOTES: There were four write-in Orlando 35 3317 94.8 Cleveland 37 3694 99.8 votes for career hits leader Pete Rose, Memphis 33 3127 94.8 Phoenix 37 3709 100.2 of-Famer Mike Schmidt wrote It was the eighth time the Since 1961, the only years who never appeared on the ballot Cleveland 37 3499 94.6 L.A. Lakers 35 3560 101.7 in an e-mail to The Associated BBWAA failed to elect any the writers didn’t elect a can- because of his lifetime ban that fol- Chicago 33 3083 93.4 Sacramento 35 3572 102.1 lowed an investigation of his gambling Press after this year’s vote was players. There were four fewer didate had been when Yogi while manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Philadelphia 37 3412 92.2 Dallas 36 3708 103.0 announced. “This generation votes than last year and five Berra topped the 1971 vote ... Two-time NL MVP Dale Murphy New Orleans 35 3208 91.7 Houston 36 3716 103.2 got rich. Seems there was a members submitted blank bal- by appearing on 67 percent of received 18.6 percent in his 15th and Indiana 35 3193 91.2 Charlotte 34 3536 104.0 final appearance. ... At the July 28 cer- price to pay.” lots. the ballots cast and when Phil emonies, the Hall also will honor Lou Biggio, 20th on the career There have been calls for Niekro headed the 1996 ballot Gehrig and Rogers Hornsby among a at 68 percent — both got in dozen players who never received for- The Ohio State Buckeyes shocked many in 2002, as they list with 3,060 hits, appeared the voting to be taken away mal inductions because of restrictions on 68.2 percent of the 569 from the writers and be given the following years. The other during World War II. ... Piazza has a went 14-0 and won the national championship for the first time book due out next month that could ballots, the highest total but 39 to a more diverse electorate BBWAA elections without a change the view of voters before the since 1968. votes shy. The three newcom- that would include players and winner were in 1945, 1946, next election. Agri-Business Putnam OSU-Extension offers agronomy program By James J. Hoorman, Harold Watters, Ohio Practices” and how cover Assistant professor State University Extension crops may reduce nutrient OSU-Extension, Agronomy Field Specialist, loses and increase nutrient Putnam County will provide a presentation efficiency. A session on on “Dealing with Tough “Soil Ecology and Nutrient The Putnam OSU Weeds.” Harold will review Recycling” will focus on Extension office will host some new, reformulated, the role of soil microbes in the 2013 Agronomy program and renamed products, as supplying nutrients to crops. from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Jan. well as, some changes in the “Using Cover Crops to 24 at the Kalida Knights of status of certain labels for Adapt to Extreme Weather” Columbus Hall. A sandwich dealing with tough weeds, will look at the role of cover and drinks provided. especially marestail and rag- crops, soil organic matter and The Agronomy Day pro- weed. Jim Hoorman, Putnam crop residue in improving gram will provide a wide County AGNR Extension crop yields during adverse variety of topics presented Educator will finish with a weather events. by Extension specialists short session on “Lake Erie On Feb. 20, topics will and local agencies. The and Soluble Phosphorus – 4 include “Biology of Soil program will begin with Rs”. Compaction” and the introductions and continue In addition, area agricul- role cover crop roots and with Putnam Soil and Water tural businesses sponsoring microbes perform in improv- District updates from Albert the program will be setting ing soil structure. “Cover Maag, up displays to share informa- Crop Economics” will look After the updates, the tion about their products and at the yield advantages/ dis- program will focus on agri- programs. If you have any advantages of cover crops cultural topics of interest additional questions about and its impact on farm profit. based on the 2012 growing the Free Agronomy Night The Midwest Cover Crops Oilseed radish, winter peas, cereal rye and other cover crops will be discussed in a win- season. The program will Program contact the Putnam Council website will be high- ter meeting series on “Using Cover Crops to Improve Soil Health” at the Putnam County start with a presentation County Extension Office. lighted along with the new Extension Office on February 11, 20, 25. (Submitted photo) on “Producing Corn After Pesticide re-certification “Ohio Cover Crop Selector a Drought” by Emerson credits are available and a Tool”. sion will follow on “How at 419-523-6294 or email $10 per night or $20 for three Nafsiger, University of fee of $15 will be charged On Feb. 25, the manage- to Incorporate Cover Crops [email protected] to pre- meetings. Soil Health regis- Illinois Extension Specialist for those credits. ment and selection of cover into your Crop Rotation”. register for the Soil Health tration includes a copy of the Crop Production. Emerson The Putnam County crops will be discussed. Contact the Putnam Series. The registration fee Cover Crops Field Guide, grew up in the Pettisville Extension office is host- The first session will focus county Extension office for the Soil Health Series is handouts, and refreshments. area and has served as ing a winter meeting series on “Raising Homegrown Extension grain specialist in on “Using Cover Crops to Nitrogen” by growing Putnam County Extension sets annual banquets Illinois since 1982. Improve Soil Health” with legumes cover crops like The Putnam County Kalida Knights of Columbus banquet will be The Barber Anne Dorrance, Ohio Jim Hoorman as the major winter peas, crimson clover, annual Beef, Pork and Dairy hall. Shop Quartet. State Extension Specialist speaker. The program will be cowpeas, and sun hemp. A banquets have been set for The Beef Banquet is set The Dairy Banquet is Soybean Pathology, will on Feb. 11, 20, 23 from 7-9 session on “Using Grasses 2013. Tickets for all three for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23. The set for 7:15 p.m. March present on “Soybean p.m. at the OSU Extension and Brassicas in your Crop banquets are available at the entertainment will be Country 20. Entertainment for the Disease Update.” She will office located at 1206 East Rotation” will discuss the Putnam County Extension Singer Matt Bowers. night will be a Will Rogers look at northwest Ohio soy- Second Street by the fair- benefits of using cover crops office in Ottawa or from any The Pork Banquet is sched- show presented by Randall bean diseases and pathogens grounds. like cereal rye, oats, Sorghum member of the beef, pork or uled for Feb. 18. Dinner will Reeder. and other factors affect- On Feb. 11, topics Sudan grass, buckwheat, dairy committees. All three start the evening off at 6:30 Ticket are $10 each. ing the health of a soybean will include information and oilseed radish on crop banquets will be held at the p.m. Entertainment for the plant. After a light meal, on “Ecological Farming production. 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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. having an emotional affair puts me behind, and I often 19) -- A situation in which you’re with a friend of ours. Even have to work evenings and involved has been inhibiting your though we went through weekends to catch up. These performance, though it was initially intended otherwise. Changes ahead counseling and he told me days, more and more people will give you greater authority to BLONDIE he was no longer in contact are working from home. remedy this. with her, he lied. He contin- Please tell others to be re- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) ued to lie for almost a year, spectful. — Work-at-Home -- A secret ambition you’ve been harboring for some time can be even during our counseling USA openly, if carefully, acted upon. It’ll sessions. In one session, he Dear Work: Working still pay to be very selective regarding tried to blame me for his ac- from home often gives oth- persons to whom you make your revelations. tions, and after six months, ers the impression that you PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- he still refused to take any don’t actually work or that You are entering a cycle that bodes responsibility for your time isn’t that well for the establishment of new friendships. One particularly strong the affair. important. And one might be with a person who was This whole while it may give born in a distant land. thing has made you more flexibil- ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Both circumstances and chance could me not trust him. ity with your hours, serve to awaken some fresh ambitions I recently saw an it is still the same in you, as long as you can adapt email to an ex- number of hours, quickly to unexpected circumstances. BEETLE BAILEY TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- girlfriend from which would re- Your mind is open to fresh thinking high school. He quire working eve- and ideas, making this a better than said he wished he nings and week- average day to deal with unusual had been a better ends to make up situations or unfamiliar ideas. Check out new people, places or things. person, and that time spent doing GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- he would be look- other things during Be alert to the possibility of acquiring ing for a woman Annie’s Mailbox the day. new income channels. It may require some innovative thinking as well as like her. It would help some optimism, but you can make it He says they were just for you to set boundaries. If happen. reminiscing about the past. you can manage to do these CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Improved conditions are indicated I believe he is up to his old favors without resentment, go in a valued relationship that has been ways. I know he wouldn’t right ahead. But if you don’t experiencing some ups and downs like it if the tables were want to babysit little John- lately. Your counterpart is likely to be the one bearing the olive branch. turned. Am I wrong to be ny, say, “So sorry, but I’m LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A upset and ready to divorce working and can’t take care project you inaugurate will have good SNUFFY SMITH him? — Disappointed and of him. You’ll have to make chances of acceptance by the powers that be. However, once introduced, Heartbroken other arrangements.” If you progress could be slow, so a lot of Dear Disappointed: You say it enough times, they will patience may be called for. aren’t wrong to be upset, get it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A but whether or not to di- more intense bonding could begin Dear Annie: This is in re- to develop with a currently platonic vorce him is a more difficult sponse to “Never the Better friend. Where it leads will be up to choice. Men often don’t real- Offer,” whose mother skips you. ize how hurtful an emotional LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- family gatherings because Much to your relief, you’ll be able to affair can be. They don’t she would rather stay home walk away from an arrangement that understand that it is still a by the phone waiting for a has been causing a lot of frustration betrayal, and consequently, lately. Fortunately, the dissolution better offer from a potential will be amicable. they don’t always do the nec- date. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) essary work to heal the mar- If Mom does not have a -- Important plans you formulate riage from what they justify will have high chances of success, cellphone, they should give provided you don’t wait too long to HAGAR THE HORRIBLE as a harmless flirtation. her one as a gift and pay for implement them. Time is not on your Right now, your hus- side. a year’s service. 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10 – The Herald Thursday, January 10, 2013 www.delphosherald.com Flu season has Boston declaring health emergency BY BOB SALSBERG weeks. By contrast, the rate peaked at only 2.2 per- Davis said. The strain, historically associated with more The Associated Press cent during the relatively mild 2011-12 flu season. Frederica Williams, president of the com- serious illnesses, is among those covered by the The estimated rate of flu-related hospitaliza- munity health center in the inner-city Roxbury current vaccine. BOSTON — Boston declared a public health tions in the U.S. was 8.1 per 100,000 people, neighborhood, said her facility had opened a “No vaccine is 100 percent effective,” cautioned emergency Wednesday as flu season struck in which is high for this time of year, according to special flu clinic and was using social media and Kevin Cranston, head of the state bureau of infec- earnest and the state reported 18 flu-related Dr. Joe Bresee, chief of the epidemiology and sending letters to residents urging them to come tious diseases. Some people, for example, might deaths so far. prevention branch of the CDC’s influenza divi- in and get flu shots. Williams estimated that the be vaccinated but get the flu in the 10 days to two The city is working with health care centers sion. number of patients coming to the clinic with flu- weeks it takes for the immunity to take hold. to offer free flu vaccines and hopes to set up Barbara Ferrer, director of the Boston public like symptoms was triple that of a year ago. “There are any number of reasons why people places where people can get vaccinated. The city health commission, said the emergency was Hospitals around the state were also taking could have done all the right things and still get said there have been four flu-related deaths, all declared in part to get residents’ attention. She precautions to protect patients and staff members the flu,” he said. elderly residents, since the unofficial start of the said that the 700 confirmed cases represent only from exposure to the flu. High flu rates were being reported all over flu season Oct. 1. those reported to the city and that thousands of Baystate Health, which operates Baystate Massachusetts, Cranston said, and while he “The best thing you can do to protect your- other people may be ill. Medical Center in Springfield and two other didn’t have specifics on the 18 statewide deaths, self and your family is to get the flu shot,” said Boston hospitals had counted about 1,500 hospitals in western Massachusetts, announced he noted that the flu is most dangerous for the Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. emergency room visits since December by peo- it was changing its visitor policy. The hospitals young, the elderly and people with other chronic The city was experiencing its worst flu season ple with flu-like symptoms. Menino said people will no longer allow visitors younger than 14 and health conditions. since at least 2009, Menino said, with about 700 with symptoms shouldn’t go to work or school. are recommending no more than two people visit “I hate needles, and I got (a shot),” Gov. confirmed cases of the flu, compared with 70 all LaKeisha Davis, 23, was at the Whittier Street a patient at once. Deval Patrick said Wednesday, adding that he of last season. Health Center on Wednesday for treatment of “This is the worst in several years,” said Dr. wasn’t aware of any shortages of vaccine in the Massachusetts was one of 29 states reporting unrelated pain when she heard about the flu Sarah Haessler, an infectious disease specialist at state. He also reminded residents to use common high levels of “influenza-like illness,” according emergency being declared in Boston. Baystate. She said the flu outbreak has strained sense, such as washing their hands and sneezing to the most recent weekly flu advisory issued by She took a flu vaccine on the spot, fearing that the hospital’s resources and helped to fill its beds into their sleeves. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. if she got the flu her 4-year-old daughter might to capacity. The CDC said 18 children have died from The CDC said the proportion of people visit- catch it as well. City, state and federal officials have all identi- the flu so far this season. While the CDC doesn’t ing health care providers with flu-like symptoms “I love her more than anything in the world fied a Type A influenza known as H3N2 as the keep a tab of deaths overall from the flu, it esti- climbed from 2.8 percent to 5.6 percent in four and I don’t want anything to happen to her,” predominant strain reported so far this season. mates that 24,000 Americans die each year. Eli Lilly settles Mass. Facing backlash, AIG won’t join lawsuit against US pregnancy drug-cancer case BY STEVE ROTHWELL have been worse for AIG. who specializes in corporate the interest of the company’s BY DENISE LAVOIE and CHRISTINA The company is in the midst and securities law. shareholders. The Associated Press REXRODE of a “Thank You, America” AIG’s CEO Bob Benmosche The company became a BOSTON — Eli Lilly and Co. has settled a lawsuit brought by The Associated Press ad campaign to show its grati- told CNBC in a televised inter- symbol for excessive risk on four sisters who contended their breast cancer was caused by a drug tude for being rescued from the view that the company would Wall Street and a touchstone of their mother took during pregnancy in the 1950s, a move some NEW YORK — Afraid brink of collapse. be better off in the long run public anger. It was criticized believe could trigger financial settlements in scores of other claims of looking like a world-class The prospect of the insurer without the “headwinds” of the by some members of Congress brought by women around the country. ingrate, AIG on Wednesday joining the lawsuit had already lawsuit and should look for- for spending $440,000 on spa A total of 51 women, including the Melnick sisters, filed law- decided against suing the fed- triggered outrage. A congress- ward, rather than focusing on treatments for executives only suits in Boston against more than a dozen companies that made or eral government over the $182 man from Vermont issued a the past. days after it was bailed out and marketed a synthetic estrogen known as DES. billion bailout that saved the statement telling AIG: “Don’t “It’s not acceptable socially for the millions of dollars in The Melnick sisters’ case was the first to go to trial. The settle- giant insurance company from even think about it.” Comedian for AIG to take the money and bonuses it paid to executives. ment was announced Wednesday on the second day of testimony. collapse. Andy Borowitz likened the go back and sue the govern- Since the financial melt- DES, or diethylstilbestrol, was prescribed to millions of pregnant American International insurer to somebody suing a ment,” Benmosche said in the down, AIG has undergone a women over three decades to prevent miscarriages, premature births Group Inc. was put in the awk- fireman for ripping a designer CNBC interview. “A deal is a restructuring that has halved and other problems. It was taken off the market in the early 1970s ward position of having to con- jacket after rescuing them from deal.” the size of the company, with after it was linked to a rare vaginal cancer in women whose mothers sider joining a lawsuit brought a burning building. The insurer nearly imploded the twin aims of focusing on used it. Studies later showed the drug didn’t prevent miscarriages. against Uncle Sam by its for- AIG, which was legally after making huge bets on mort- its core insurance operations Attorney Aaron Levine, representing the Melnick sisters, told mer CEO, Maurice “Hank” obligated to consider joining gage investments that later went and repaying the government’s the jury during opening statements that Eli Lilly failed to test the Greenberg. the lawsuit, demurred. The wrong. Regulators were con- bailout cash. drug’s effect on fetuses before promoting it as a way to prevent The suit claims that the company said it would not join cerned that if it were allowed to The insurer spun off Asian miscarriages. terms of the taxpayer-funded Greenberg’s lawsuit and would fail it would send shock waves life insurer AIA Group in Hong Lawyer James Dillon, for Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly, told the bailout were too onerous. The also not permit Greenberg to through the financial system, Kong’s biggest initial public jury that there was no evidence the drug causes breast cancer in the government received a huge pursue his claims in AIG’s which was already reeling as offering in 2010, raising $20 daughters of women who took it. stake in AIG when it bailed the name. Lehman Brothers collapsed. billion, which was used to pay Dillon also said that no medical records show that the mother of company out at the height of the “The majority of directors David Boies, an attorney bailout debt. AIG also said last the Melnick sisters took DES or that, if she did take it, it was made 2008 financial crisis. AIG has decided that the reputational who represents Greenberg’s month that it would sell 90 per- by Eli Lilly. Leading researchers at the time recommended that since paid all the money back damage was greater than the company, Starr International, cent of its airplane leasing unit, DES be used for pregnant women who had consecutive miscar- and notes that the government possibility on a long-shot law- said in a statement that AIG’s International Lease Finance riages, he said. made a profit of $22.7 billion. suit,” said John Coffee, a pro- attempt to prevent Starr from Corp., to a Chinese investor DES was not patented and was made by many companies. The timing could hardly fessor at Columbia Law School pursuing its claim was against group for $5.3 billion. Boston attorney Andrew Meyer, who’s handled numerous medical malpractice cases, said the settlement in this case could signal settlements in other cases. Mom who shot intruder inspires gun control foes BY KATE BRUMBACK have the courage to do what Herman said. door to the crawl space. The The Associated Press she done,” Walton County His wife told him the man pleaded with her to stop, NYC crane collapses at LOGANVILLE, Ga. — Sheriff Joe Chapman said intruder was coming closer. but she kept firing until she A Georgia mother who shot Wednesday. “He’s in the bedroom? had emptied her rounds, she construction site; 7 hurt an intruder at her home has Herman was working from Shh, shh, relax. Just remember told police. She then fled to BY DEEPTI HAJELA become a small part of the home Friday when she saw a everything that I showed you, a neighbor’s house with her The Associated Press roaring gun control debate, man walk up to the front everything that I taught you, children. NEW YORK — With the popping of cables and the snapping of with some firearms enthusi- door. She told police he rang all right?” Donnie Herman The man drove away in metal, a 200-foot crane collapsed onto a building under construction asts touting her as a textbook the doorbell twice and then told his wife, explaining later his SUV. Police found the near the East River waterfront Wednesday, injuring seven people, example of responsible gun over and over again. He went to the dispatcher that he had SUV on another subdivision three of whom needed to be extricated from underneath the fallen ownership. back to his SUV, got some- recently taken her to a gun street and discovered a man machinery. Melinda Herman grabbed thing out and walked back range. bleeding from his face and The red crane toppled around 2:30 p.m., sprawling across the a handgun and hid in a crawl toward the house, a police It wasn’t clear from the body in a nearby wooded metal scaffolding and wood planking that made up the first floor space with her two children report said. recording exactly when they area. Police identified the skeleton of a residential building in the New York City borough of Queens behind a big neon “Pepsi Cola” sign, a local landmark. when a man broke in last Herman took her 9-year- went to the range and Donnie suspect as 32-year-old Paul Workers putting up the second floor framework scrambled to get out week and approached the old son and daughter into Herman told The Associated Slater of Atlanta. of the way. family at their home north- an upstairs bedroom and Press on Wednesday the fam- Chapman said the hospital “Once that snap came, that was it,” said Russell Roberson, 32, of east of Atlanta, police said. locked the door. They went ily didn’t want to talk about asked him not to comment on Brooklyn. “I just heard guys yelling, ‘Run, run!” Herman called her husband into the bathroom and she the shooting. Slater’s condition, but he said The people who had to be extricated from underneath the crane on the phone, and with him locked that door, too. She got After Donnie Herman he is not certain Slater will suffered a range of injuries, broken bones being the most severe, reminding her of the les- her handgun from a safe, the told his wife police were on survive. Authorities have a Deputy Fire Chief Mark Ferran said. He said emergency services sons she recently learned at report said, and hid with her the way, he started shouting: warrant but haven’t formally personnel didn’t need heavy machinery to get them out. None of the a shooting range, Herman children. At some point, she “She shot him. She’s shoo- arrested Slater yet. They plan injuries was life-threatening. opened fire, seriously wound- called her husband, who kept tin’ him. She’s shootin’ him. to charge him with burglary, Preston White, 48, a carpenter from the Bronx, was working his ing the burglary suspect. her on the line and called 911 She’s shootin’ him. She’s possession of tools for the first day at the site in the Long Island City neighborhood. He had The National Rifle on another line. shootin’ him.” commission of a crime and turned to speak to a friend when he heard a popping sound and turned Association tweeted a link In a 10-minute 911 record- “OK,” the dispatcher aggravated assault, Walton back around. to a news story about the ing released by the Walton responded. County sheriff’s Capt. Greg At that moment, “I saw the cable whipping toward the deck. ... shooting, and support poured County Sheriff’s Office, “Shoot him again! Shoot Hall said. You could just hear it buckling,” White said. in from others online, hailing Donnie Herman calmly him!” Donnie Herman yelled. A phone number for Slater The impact shook the scaffolding he was on. Herman as a hero. The local explained what was happen- He told the dispatcher he was not listed and it was The crane cut down the framework of the building “like a hot sheriff said he was proud of ing to a dispatcher. His part heard a lot of screaming, but not clear whether he has an knife in butter,” White said, because there was no concrete on it yet. the way she handled the situ- of the conversation with his he seems to get increasingly attorney. Roberson said the crane had been up since the weekend — and ation. wife was also recorded. worried when he doesn’t hear Authorities believe Slater went down really fast. “This lady decided that “Is he in the house, anything from his wife. targeted a home in anoth- Bomb, drone attack kill 16 people in Pakistan she wasn’t going to be a vic- Melinda? Are you sure? How Melinda Herman told er local subdivision but left BY ABDUL SATTAR and SEBASTIAN ABBOT tim, and I think everyone else do you know? You can hear police she started shooting when confronted by the hom- The Associated Press looks at this and hopes they him in the house?” Donnie the man when he opened the eowner, Chapman said. QUETTA, Pakistan — A bomb targeting paramilitary sol- diers killed 11 people in southwest Pakistan on today, while five suspected militants died in a U.S. drone strike in the coun- Investigators looking into try’s northwest, officials said. The drone strike was the seventh in two weeks, one of the high-speed ferry crash most intense series of attacks in the last two years, a period in BY COLLEEN LONG and DAVID B. CARUSO which political tensions between the U.S. and Pakistan led to a The Associated Press reduced number of strikes compared to 2010, when they were NEW YORK — A high-speed commuter ferry that crashed Answers to Wednesday’s questions: at their highest. into a lower Manhattan dock, injuring dozens of people, had The first wildlife featured on a U.S. postage It’s unclear whether the current uptick has been caused recently undergone a major overhaul that gave it new engines and stamp was a buffalo, on a 1923 sepia-colored by particularly valuable intelligence obtained by the CIA, or a new propulsion system, and officials were looking into whether 30-cent stamp. whether the warming of relations between the two countries they played any role in the morning rush hour accident. has made strikes less sensitive. Protests by the government and The oldest corporation in the Western The catamaran Seastreak Wall Street had slowed following a Hemisphere is Harvard University, which was Islamic hardliners have been noticeably muted. routine trip across New York Bay and past the Statue of Liberty The U.S. views drone attacks as a key weapon against incorporated as Harvard College, aka the Harvard Wednesday morning when the impact took place, hurling scores Corporation in 1650. Taliban and al-Qaida militants out of its forces’ reach in of people to the deck or into the walls. Around 70 were hurt, 11 Pakistan’s tribal region. But the attacks are extremely unpopu- seriously. lar in Pakistan, posing a problem for the Pakistani government, The naval architecture firm that designed the reconfiguration, Today’s questions: which has played a double game in the past of denouncing the Incat Crowther, said in an August news release that the ferry’s To focus world attention on the threat of global strikes in public while supporting some of them in private. water-jet propulsion system had been replaced with a new system warming, in what unusual setting did the president Supporters rally in show of support for Chavez of propellers and rudders to save fuel costs and cut carbon dioxide of the Republic of Maldives hold a cabinet meet- BY IAN JAMES and CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER pollution in half. James Barker, the chairman of the ferry’s owner, ing? The Associated Press Seastreak LLC, said the overhaul made it “the greenest ferry in Before hitting the big time, what entertainer CARACAS, Venezuela — Thousands of cheerful supporters of America.” played the piano in a pretzel commercial featuring Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez rallied outside his presidential The hull was reworked, and the boat was made 15 metric tons Chubby Checker singing a jingle based on “The palace today in an alternative inauguration for a leader too ill to lighter. At top speed, the ferry, built in 2003, travels at around 35 Twist?” return home for the real thing. knots, or 40 mph. Answers in Friday’s Herald. Backers wearing T-shirts with the slogan “I am Chavez” waved Seastreak spokesman Bob Dorn, asked whether the work had flags while upbeat music from Chavez’s last presidential campaign hurt the ferry’s maneuverability or caused pilots any problems, German lesson: blared from speakers, proclaiming: “Chavez, heart of the people!” said it would be up to the National Transportation Safety Board to determine if the new equipment played any role. I like it - Es gefälit mir - ess ge-felt meer The government organized the unusual show of support for I don’t like it - Es gefälit mir nicht - ess ge- the cancer-stricken leader on the streets outside Miraflores Palace Dee Wertz, who was on shore waiting for the ferry, saw the on what was supposed to be his inauguration day. A swearing-in impact. She said that just moments before the ferry hit, she had felt meer nixht ceremony has been indefinitely postponed, despite opposition been having a conversation with a ferry employee about how the That’s fine - Sdas ist gut - dass ist goot complaints. boat’s captains had been complaining lately about its maneuver- Common verbs “We came to show support, so he knows his nation is with him,” ability. I want - Ich will - ixh vill said Anny Marquez, a secretary and voluntary member of a civilian “He was telling me that none of these guys like this boat,” she I am - Ich bin - ixh bin militia that Chavez has built in recent years. “We’re with him in the said. “It was coming in a little wobbly. It hit the right side of the I have - Ich habe - ixh har-ber good times as well as the bad.” boat on the dock hard, like a bomb.”