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The Delphos Union Bank Relay For Life team will host the 11th annual Trivia Challenge at 8 p.m. on March 29 at the Delphos Eagles Lodge. Teams consist of eight to 10 members who put their heads together to answer on paper 10 rounds of questions in a variety of categories. A $10 donation per person is collected. To register or for more detailed information, contact Doris Neumeier at 419-692-3382; Margie Rostorfer at 419-6925106; or call the bank at 419-692-2010.

Delphos first female police officer to retire after 33 years of service

BY NANCY SPENCER nspencer@delphosherald.com

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DELPHOS This week marks the last for Delphos first female police officer and most senior in the department. Bev Cross-McNeal has announced her retirement after 33 years of service. Police Chief Kyle Fittro said she will be greatly missed at the department. After more than 33 years of personal and professional trials, tribulation and triumphs, Bev has proven to be an exceptional officer and an exceptional human being, he said. She is constantly striving to make the Delphos community a better place to Tourney tickets on sale live and work. She is an indiBoth St. Johns and vidual who is strong enough Jefferson are selling tickto put the bad guys in jail ets for girls sectional but compassionate and caring games Saturday night at enough to support the comVan Wert and St. Johns munity in numerous other is playing Crestview in ways. game 1 of Saturdays girls Cross-McNeal began her sectionals (6:15 p.m. tip), career with the police departwhile Jefferson takes on ment as a dispatcher on June Lincolnview in the nightcap. 18, 1979, while she was comIt is not a split session and pleting course work at the gates open at 5:15 p.m. police academy. On Aug. 10, Pre-sale tickets ($6 for 1979, she graduated and nine adults, $4 for students) will days later was made an auxilbe sold for the game in iary patrol officer. She was on the St. Johns High School the auxiliary force from Aug. Office or at the Jefferson 19, 1979, to Nov. 3, 1979. High School/Administration On Nov. 4, 1979, she made Building through 1 p.m. history when she was hired Friday. All children regardas the first full-time female less of age must have a police officer in Delphos. ticket for tournament games. In addition to the stanOn the boys side, Jefferson is selling tickets for its sectional boys game at Wapakoneta versus Allen East (7 p.m.) until noon Tuesday at the high school or Administration Building. St. Johns is selling tickets for its boys game Friday at Parkway until 1 p.m. Friday and its opening tourney game at Van Wert versus Fort Jennings (6:15 p.m. Feb. 27) until 1 p.m. that day. Tickets will also be sold from 7-7:30 p.m. Monday. Fort Jennings is also selling tickets for its game versus St. Johns at halftime of the boys varsity game vs. Leipsic Friday (front lobby), during normal office hours Monday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. All tickets will be $6 at the door. Parking is $2.

Fittro names Becker 2012 Officer of the year

Information submitted DELPHOS Investigator Benjamin Becker of the Delphos Police Department has been named 2012 Officer of the Year by Delphos Police Chief Kyle Fittro. It is the second time Becker has been so honored, having also been chosen in 2010. If it were not for Beckers unrelenting efforts over the past few years, Delphos would be a different city, for the worse. Becker personifies what it means to engage in proactive policing for the betterment of the community he serves, Fittro declared. Becker joined the department as an auxiliary officer in 2002, then transitioned to full time in 2005. Four years later he was assigned to the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force as a narcotics investigator. Since that time, Becker has spearheaded many drug investigations to help combat the drug problem and all the associated crimes like theft, burglary and domestic violence. In 2010, Beckers investigative work resulted in the arrest of 22 people on 67 felony drug-related charges and four drug houses raided. Last year, his work caused the arrest of 21 people on 59 drug-related charges and 12 drug-house raids. These types of drug cases are incredibly time-consuming and labor-intensive, Fittro continued. Becker made many personal sacrifices in order to accomplish these tasks. [Today] Investigator Becker is continuously striving to keep the pressure on individuals who elect to sell drugs within the City of Delphos.

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Sgt. Bev Cross-McNeal dard police work of putting hours volunteering in the the bad guys in jail, Bev public school system to help wanted to find other ways to tutor and mentor children further assist the communi- who needed her assistance. Bev found this to be ty, Fittro said. It didnt take her long to find her niche. especially rewarding and During the early 80s, she beneficial, even from a police began volunteering her time standpoint, Fittro said. She with the Delphos Community found that if she could make Christmas Project. She has positive impacts within assisted with the project for younger peoples lives, they the last three decades and were less likely to become plans to continue helping clients of hers as they grew with the effort after retire- older. Due to her numerous acts ment. During the 1990s, CrossSee RETIRE, page 2 McNeal spent countless

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Cloudy Friday with freezing drizzle possibly mixed with snow and rain in the morning, then chance of drizzle and rain in the afternoon. Snow accumulations generally less than one half inch. Light ice accumulation possible. Highs around 40. Mostly cloudy Friday night with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. See page 2.

Kalida names 2013 Homecoming Court

Former student thanks school board Jennings adapts door buzzer system for support of science fair project BY STEPHANIE GROVES the resignations of Vanna Abbott effective
BY NANCY SPENCER nspencer@delphosherald.com OTTOVILLE A former Ottoville Local Schools student sent a letter of appreciation to school board members for their support with her high school science fair endeavors. Ashley Hoehn, now in her third year as a pharmacy major at Ohio Northern University, was successful in getting a paper published that was based on her high school science fair project on the effects of cinnamon on blood glucose values. Her paper, The Effect of Cinnamomum Cassia on Blood Glucose Values are Greater than those of Dietary Changes Alone was recently published in the peer-reviewed, open-access online journal Nutrition and Metabolic Insights. Her letter states: All of the support that you, the Ottoville School Board, the Ottoville Local High School staff and most of Putnam County gave me to continue the progress on my science fair project was just what I needed to make the difference. Hoehns article can be read at www.la-press.com. The board also accepted the following donations and awards: $250 from Chase Bank Ultimate Rewards Program; $700 from Scholarship America; $100 from the Ottoville Community Club in memory of Bob Hilvers; and See OTTOVILLE, page 2 sgroves@delphosherald.com FORT JENNINGS The Fort Jennings School Board members addressed an array of business matters Wednesday. In financial news, the board approved real estate tax advances of $320,000 during the months of January and February. Members also were in favor of accepting a variety of donations, including: $210 anonymous donation to the Cheer Fund; $326.58 to the Elementary Activities from Box Tops for Education; $193.85 for Ellison Dies from F.J. Community Womens Club; $50 each to the Building Fund in memory of Cecelia Vorst and Alvera Sakemiller; $115.53 to the Elementary Activities from Meijer Community Rewards; $50 to the Athletic Fund from Frank and Denise Sukup in memory of Alvera Sakemiller; $35 from Delphos Publications; $57 from poster boards donated by Drew Field; and books for the elementary library from Dereck Weyrauch and Alexis Hoersten. In old business, board members accepted

The Kalida High School 2013 Homecoming Court presided over Saturdays victory against Van Buren. The court includes, back from left, Ken Reed, Sarah Verhoff, Joel Zeller, Bailey Dangler, 2012 Queen Erica Brinkman and 2012 King Neil Gerding, Kristi Honigfort, Austin Horstman, Becca Brinkman, Devin Kortokrax, Allison Siebeneck and Grant Unverferth; and front, 2013 Queen Casey Unverferth and 2013 King Dustin Rosselit. The dance was held on Sunday evening. (Submitted photo)

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at the end of the school year and Coach Jim Buettner from the girls elementary basketball program. Principal Nicholas Langhals praised both Abbott and Buettner for their enduring contributions to the school. Ms. Abbott will be greatly missed by all, Langhals spoke with empathy. The major part of her life was spent in this school, at basketball games, football games, she will be missed by the students. Coach Buettner gave a lot of years to this school and he will be missed. We want to thank him for all he has done. Approval of the tentative list of seniors for graduation was discussed in new business. Langhals complimented the soon-to-be graduates. We have 34 seniors graduating and each are on track. Its a very good class that has done very well, he stated enthusiastically. In addition, the members addressed the recommendations of Heather Harmon for the National Honor Society advisor position; See JENNINGS, page 2

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For The Record BP civil settlement remains Retire

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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The U.S. Justice Department and the five Gulf coast states affected by a massive oil spill nearly three years ago have indicated they would like to settle their environmental and economic claims with BP PLC ahead of a trial scheduled to start next week. The problem is that they havent been able to agree on the possible terms of such an agreement. Months of negotiations have failed to resolve lingering differences not just with the London-based oil giant, but among themselves. The Justice Department convened a meeting with Gulf Coast state officials in Washington late last week in an effort to hammer out an offer to resolve the outstanding civil claims, but an agreement wasnt reached, said a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions were confidential. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said reaching a settlement that satisfies all states competing interests has been difficult. We just want to make sure we get our fair share, he said. We had more economic damage than probably any state because of the loss of all the tourism we had in 2010. So its very important that the people of Alabama are compensated for the losses related to the oil spill. Bentley said representatives of his office attended the meetings in Washington last week, but he declined to comment on the talks. We are ready to go to trial, he said Wednesday. An 11th-hour settlement still could be reached before the trial starts Monday or even after it has begun but it is not surprising that a deal has proved elusive thus far in such a complex case, said David Uhlmann, a University of Michigan law professor and former chief of the Justice Departments environmental crimes section. Its extraordi-

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narily difficult to negotiate any type of multiparty settlement, particularly when the sums involved reach into the tens of billions of dollars, he said. The stakes are high. There are a lot of competing interests. Different parties may have different incentives to settle. BP faces penalties under the Clean Water Act ranging from $5.4 billion to $21.1 billion, based on the governments estimate of how much oil spilled into the Gulf. Among the companys motivations to settle before a trial would be to avoid the higher end of that range, which U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier could impose if he ruled the company acted with gross negligence before the well blowout on April 10, 2010, that triggered an explosion, killing 11 workers and spawning the nations worst offshore oil spill. With so much money at stake, Its a high-stakes gamble to go to trial, Uhlmann said. BP didnt participate in last weeks talks, and pledged this week to take the case to trial.

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Small jet crash kills 5 in eastern Georgia

THOMSON, Ga. (AP) Authorities were investigating after a small jet crashed off the end of a runway after landing in eastern Georgia, killing five people and injuring two. Thomson-McDuffie County Sheriff Logan Marshall said the jet crashed after 8 p.m. Wednesday. He said the two survivors were taken to area hospitals but did not have information on their conditions. He said the identities of those killed were being withheld pending notification of family members. The Hawker Beechcraft 390/Premier I departed from Nashville, Tenn., when it crashed just after landing at the Thomson-McDuffie County Airport, about 30 miles west of Augusta, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said in an email. Seven people were aboard, she told The Associated Press in the email. She told The Augusta Chronicle (http:// bit.ly/WbvMGa) that the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate and determine the probable cause of the crash. The Augusta Chronicle cited Assistant County Fire Chief Stephen Sewell as saying there were at least two survivors identified as a pilot and a passenger. But he provided no additional information about those aboard. Bodies of the five people who died have been taken to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation lab in Decatur, where autopsies were planned, GBI spokesman John Bankhead said this

Ryan Kraner as a volunteer track coach; and Philip Snow as a paid assistant basketball coach. Langhals reported on informational items, including safety updates. In response to the acts of school violence such as in Newtown and the entryway safety questions brought to the boards attention in December 2012 by parent Brian Altenburger, the school reviewed its policy and safety practices and decisively implemented new controls. We finally adapted the doors with a buzzer system, Langhals reported. We notified the students parents via letter sent out last week. Langhals also reported the

administrations progress on Race to the Top is focusing on teacher evaluations. Were currently looking at the new standards and the new evaluation models for the teachers, Langhals added. The high school report given by Athletic Director Todd Hoehn included congratulating all the students who participated in the County Science Fair. Five students Marissa Krietemeyer, Kyle Maag, Erin Eickholt, Ryan Hoersten and Dillon Schimmoeller each received a superior rating. Special awards were given to Adam Howbert, Cody Von Lehmden, Jeremy Smith, Drew Grone and Kyle Hellman. Sectional tournament

action for the varsity boys will begin Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale Friday during halftime of the boys varsity game with Leipsic. Elementary Principal Kathleen Verhoff announced the upcoming student events for the remainder of the month. On Wednesday, COSI on Wheels will be at the school introducing dynamic, hands-on science topics to the students. We are looking for parent volunteers to help, Verhoff explained. Moms, dads and grandparents are needed. Please call Verhoff at 419286-2762 with any questions about or to volunteer with the COSI program. The next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 20.

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of public service and community involvement, Cross-McNeal was named the Delphos Herald Tri-County Woman of the Year in 1998. That same year, she was promoted to sergeant, the first female police supervisor Delphos had seen. She was then named head of the departments Education Committee to ensure all police employees are properly trained on a variety of topics. Police technology, tactics and training is ever-evolving; therefore, being the head of this committee was a great responsibility, Fittro said. Bev aptly commanded this committee for a number of years until it was replaced by another means of accomplishing the training. Cross-McNeal was also named to the Special Events Planning and Tactical Committee, helped train new officers, continued to educate herself by attending numerous training seminars and was placed in charge of scheduling for the whole department. When you are in charge of scheduling nearly two dozen people to operate an organization that never closes, you quickly realize what a hard task this is, Fittro said. Bev excelled in this position and is widely regarded as one of the best supervisors to ever be in control of scheduling. In the past few years, Cross-McNeal has become deeply involved in the Delphos Wesleyan Church and currently holds dual offices as Wesleyan Women treasurer and secretary on the church board. In 2012, she was chosen as grand marshal of the Marbletown Parade.

Vol. 143 No. 175 May 24, 1920 - Feb. 19, 2013 Nancy Spencer, editor Mary O. Purdy, 92 of Ray Geary, general manager Delphos passed away at 5:20 Delphos Herald, Inc. p.m. Tuesday at her grandDon Hemple, daughters house in St. Marys. advertising manager She was born on May 24, Tiffany Brantley, 1920, in Van Wert to Howard circulation manager and Addie (Davis) Parks, who The Delphos Herald preceded her in death. On Nov. 25, 1942, she (USPS 1525 8000) is published married Floyd D. Purdy, who daily except Sundays, Tuesdays and Holidays. passed away on July 25, 1988. By carrier in Delphos and Survivors include three area towns, or by rural motor sons, Robert (Carol) Purdy of route where available $1.48 per Holgate, Harold Bill Purdy week. By mail in Allen, Van of Lima and Charles (Brenda) Wert, or Putnam County, $97 Purdy of St. Marys; two per year. Outside these counties daughters, Norma (William) $110 per year. Entered in the post office Ladd of Cloverdale and Jeannette Burnett of Defiance; in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as Periodicals, postage paid at 24 grandchildren; 49 great- Delphos, Ohio. grandchildren; 43 great-greatNo mail subscriptions will grandchildren; and one great- be accepted in towns or villaggreat-greatgranddaughter. es where The Delphos Herald She was also preceded in paper carriers or motor routes death by two infant sons and provide daily home delivery for son Paul Purdy; an infant $1.48 per week. 405 North Main St. daughter; and two sisters, TELEPHONE 695-0015 Elizabeth Bell Miller and Office Hours Jeannie Jerome. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Mrs. Purdy was a housePOSTMASTER: wife and a member of the Send address changes Delphos Wesleyan Church. to THE DELPHOS HERALD, Services will be at 3 p.m. 405 N. Main St. Delphos, Ohio 45833 on Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on ST. RITAS Friday at the funeral home. A boy was born Feb. 18 Memorial contributions to Sara Skirvin and Douglas can be made to the family. Dean of Elida. A boy was born Feb. 21 to Jodie and Joe Vasquez of Delphos.

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Police: Ohio landlord whipped tardy-paying tenant

WAYNESVILLE (AP) A southwest Ohio landlord is accused of whipping a male tenant with a belt on his bare buttocks for falling behind on his rent payments. Police in the village of Waynesville say 53-yearold Ron Kronenberger was charged with assault for the Jan. 22 incident in his office. He was due in court today in Warren County.

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morning. The GBI worked with the sheriffs office to recover the bodies, as they sometimes do at accident scenes. The newspaper also said a brush fire flared near the crash scene, quoting witnesses who reported power outages that prompted a utility to send workers to the site. The plane was on a flight from John Tune Airport in Nashville, Tenn., to the Thomson-McDuffie airport, Bergen said in her email, adding the aircraft is registered to a company based in Wilmington, Del. The Thomson McDuffieRegional Airport is the largest general aviation facility in the Central Savannah River Area a 13 county region in east Georgia and CLEVELAND (AP) western South Carolina, These Ohio lotteries were according to the airports drawn Wednesday: website. It serves Augusta, Classic Lotto Thomson and the Reynolds 06-11-22-43-44-48, Plantation/Lake Oconee Kicker: 1-0-2-4-1-9 Resort area. Estimated jackpot: $28.6 M Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $12 M Pick 3 Evening 5-7-8 Pick 3 Midday 1-7-7 Police say Kronenberger Pick 4 Evening told the 29-year-old tenant 5-2-4-3 that if he was going to act like Pick 4 Midday a child, he would treat him 7-9-0-2 like one. He then allegedly Pick 5 Evening hit him four times with a belt, 4-4-0-4-8 leaving small marks. Pick 5 Midday Police say the tenant told 0-7-3-5-4 them he was scared and just Powerball wanted to get it over with. 03-17-19-25-32, The Dayton Daily News Powerball: 17 reports Kronenberger is Estimated jackpot: $70 M a former chamber of comRolling Cash 5 merce president. His home 12-24-35-38-39 phone wasnt taking mesEstimated jackpot: $110,000 sages today.

High temperature Wednesday in Delphos was 23 degrees, low was 15. High a year ago today was 46, low was 33. Record high for today (Continued from page 1) is 68, set in 1930. Record low $5,837.33 from Big is -8, set in 1978. Green Athletic Boosters. WEATHER FORECAST In other business, the Tri-county board: The Associated Press Approved payment of the annual membership dues TONIGHT: Mostly to the Ohio School Boards cloudy with a slight chance of Association and Briefcase and snow through midnight, then School Management News cloudy with snow possibly subscriptions from Jan. 1 to mixed with freezing drizzle Dec. 31 for $2,964; after midnight. Snow accumu Approved Brian Beining lation around 1 inch. Light ice as a volunteer tennis coach; accumulation possible. Lows Congratulated students, in the lower 20s. East winds Audrey Rieger (4th year), 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow Elizabeth Luersman, Jacob 90 percent. Turnwald, Kara Hoersten, and FRIDAY: Cloudy. Ryan Kimmet for All County Freezing drizzle possibly Band; and Abby Siefker (4th mixed with snow and rain in year), Ryan Kemper, and Tim the morning, then chance of Feasel for All-County Choir. drizzle and rain in the afterThe concert is at 2 p.m. on noon. Snow accumulations March 10 at Ottawa-Glandorf generally less than one half High School; and inch. Light ice accumulation Approved the Big Green possible. Not as cold. Highs Athletic Boosters to use the around 40. Southeast winds school facilities for their 10 to 15 mph. Chance of preannual 5th- and 6th-grade bas- cipitation 70 percent. ketball tournament which runs FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly April 5-7. cloudy with a 20 percent The next meeting will chance of snow showers. Lows begin at 7:30 p.m. on March in the upper 20s. Southwest 20. winds 10 to 15 mph.

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Police find evidence of failed break-in

At 6:11 a.m. on Wednesday, Delphos Police were called to the 700 block of Harmon Street in reference to a criminal damaging complaint at a residence in that area. Upon officers arrival, the victim stated someone had caused extensive damage to the front door of the residence but did not gain entry into the residence. The case was forwarded to the Detective Bureau for further investigation.

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EXTENDED FORECAST SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 30s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.

At 2:31 p.m. on Sunday, Delphos Police were called to the 900 block of Carolyn Drive in reference to a theft from a motor vehicle complaint. Upon officers arrival, the victim stated someone had gained entry into their vehicle and had taken a large amount of CDs.

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CLEVELAND (AP) The ringleader of 16 Amish found guilty in beard- and hair-cutting hate-crime attacks on fellow members of their faith in Ohio is appealing his conviction. The attorney for 67-yearold Sam Mullet Sr. filed the notice of appeal Wednesday with the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. The appeal cited issues including the judges refusal to delay last years Cleveland trial or to release Mullet on bond. The appeal also cited testimony about sex involving Mullet and women in his community near Steubenville. Thirteen defendants have appealed their convictions. The judge said defendants have until Friday to appeal. They were convicted in five attacks in Ohio Amish communities in 2011 in apparent retaliation against Amish who had defied or denounced Mullets authoritarian style.

The Delphos Police were dispatched to the parking lot of Chief Supermarket at 1102 Elida Ave. at 2:53 p.m. Wednesday afternoon to take a report on a parking incident. Witness Tiffany Heidenescher reported that the vehicle driven by Robert Weber, 86, of Delphos, was pulling into a parking space beside the vehicle owned by Victoria Fisher, 55, of Delphos. While turning into the parking space, Weber failed to clear the bumper of the Fisher vehicle, which was unoccupied at the time, and the impact caused functional light damage to the left back bumper area. The Weber vehicle also sustained functional light damage to the right front bumper area. Weber was unaware that he had struck the Fisher vehicle. No citations were issued due to the accident occurring on private property.

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COLUMBUS (AP) Ohio State Universitys president wants to freeze tuition and fees for students this fall. E. Gordon Gee (gee) told state lawmakers Wednesday that hell recommend to the universitys board of trustees that tuition and fees remain stable to make OSU more affordable. The board will vote on it April 5. Board chairman Robert H. Schottenstein said in a written statement that the board will seriously consider this recommendation. The Columbus Dispatch reports that undergraduate tuition for in-state students at the Columbus campus is currently $10,037. Gee said he didnt know if campus officials would recommend a room-and-board increase. Gee said Ohio State is able to freeze tuition at a time of diminished state funding and uncertain federal dollars because it has looked for other revenue.

Anti-fracking amendment goes to Youngstown ballot

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Salim of New Miriam Jones, to await his Albany is a r r a i g n m e n t Montgomery, AL scheduled to Thursday afterbe arraigned It may be time to upgrade noon, the sheriff your pans, given that the this afternoon and prosecu- U.S. government has called in Delaware tor said. Salim for a complete phase-out C o u n t y . will plead of polytetrafluorethylene Prosecutor not guilty, his (PTFE, otherwise known Carol OBrien attorney, Sam as Teflon) and related prodsays shell seek Sheriff Russ Martin S h a m a n s k y, a high bond for ucts by 2015, due to health said. Salim. concerns. When Teflon is Licensure information from exposed to high heat it can Ali Salim of New Albany was indicted by a Delaware the state indicates Salim was degrade, which causes it to County grand jury on nine born in Pakistan and trained release its constituent chemifelony counts in the deaths of there at King Edward Medical cal, PFOA, as a gas. This 23-year-old Deanna Ballman of College, graduating in 1993. He phenomenon can kill pet Pataskala and her unborn child. told the State Medical Board of birds, and cant be good for Ballman, who was nine- Ohio that his specialties were humans either. months pregnant, was reported internal medicine, emergency While there are no known missing the day before her body medicine and psychiatry. The cases of airborne PFOA causwas found Aug. 1 in a vehicle prosecutor said Salim was a ing direct health problems for parked near a road northeast permanent U.S. resident. consumers, workers in plants Hes not a flight risk, nor where Teflon has been proof Columbus. A coroner determined she died of acute heroin a danger to the community, duced are at increased risk Shamansky said of his client. for cancers of the pancreas intoxication. Ballmans mother, Lori and the male reproductive Relatives said she had gone to a New Albany house- Ballman, said in a phone inter- tract. Numerous studies DAYTON (AP) Business owners and officials cleaning job listed in an online view she believes that Salim have shown that PFOA alters of cities surrounding Ohios classified ad. Her mother said caused her daughter to die from reproductive hormones in the largest military installation Ballman called saying she an overdose and that he did male, causing increased levsay they are increasingly wasnt feeling well, and then not try to save the life of her els of estrogen and abnorunborn baby. Justice should mal testosterone regulation uneasy about possible fur- the call was dropped. Delaware County be served, because he was a and that PFOA or chemicals loughs brought on by sequesProsecutor Carol OBrien doctor, she said. that break down into PFOA tration. Delaware County Sheriff damage the thyroid gland, Wright-Patterson Air Force wouldnt comment Wednesday Russ Martin said the charg- reports Melissa Breyer of the When Teflon is exposed to high heat it can release its Base near Dayton could fur- on where Ballman was killed. Her body was found in the es were the result of diligent website Care2. constituent chemical, PFOA, as a gas. There are no known lough up to 13,000 civilian Breyer adds that four cases of direct health problems for consumers, but workemployees for 22 days begin- vehicle in southeast Delaware investigation. We hope today is the organs or tissues in the ers producing Teflon are at increased risk for certain canCounty, OBrien said. Thats ning in April if Congress and President Barack Obama fail where the body was, and it got beginning of some form of clo- immune system and at least cers, prompting the U.S. government to call for a complete to avert sequestration, or auto- there somehow. OBrien said sure for this family and their nine types of cells that regu- phase-out of Teflon and related products by 2015. (Hemera late immune function are tar- Collection photo) matic defense and domestic she planned to ask for a high loved ones, Martin said. spending reductions set to begin March 1. The Pentagon said Wednesday that those civilian employees could be notified by mid-March. with Sara Berelsman The Dayton Daily News reports increasing nervousLove Is ... by Kim Casali might be the love all of them. ness among business owners Just flipping right now, I landed on page 66. WASHINGTON (AP) cutest book Ive ever seen. I bought this book and city officials in the neighboring cities of Fairborn and The Pentagon says Ohio a few years ago to use as a coffee table deco- Love is ... a power. This page has a drawing DELPHOS Riverside. They say it would might see nearly $166 mil- ration for Valentines Day. I get it out every of the cute cartoon couple holding on to one ACE HARDWARE another, starting to float in the lion in Defense Department year in February, as it is as have a huge impact. air as if they have the superThe base is the states larg- civilian payroll cuts if auto- attractive on the outside as it is power to fly. Page 227 says, matic government spending touching on the inside. est single-site employer. The book has a red fabric Love is ... sharing your quilt. cuts kick in March 1. There is a picture of the couple Defense Secretary Leon material on the outside with a 1 - HOUSEWARES in bed, all warm and cozy, with Panetta told Congress on heart-shaped cutout and pic1 - MENS CLOTHING a sleeping puppy at their feet. Wednesday that if a budget ture of two cartoon characters, You get the idea. deal isnt reached, he may clearly in love. In the books 1 - POWER TOOLS So is this War and Peace? have to shorten the work- introduction, we learn that the 1 - HAND TOOLS No. Not even close. Its a week for the vast majority characters are actually sup1 - MISC. ITEMS nice conversation piece, of the Defense Departments posed to be the authors parents; this is who she modeled though, and just when I flip YOUNGSTOWN (AP) 800,000 civilian workers. through it from time to time, Theyd lose one day of work her books after. The introduc The Youngstown city its an excellent reminder of per week, or 20 percent tion contains a nice little story council approved an antiwhat love is and what it of their pay, for up to 22 about how Casalis parents met fracking amendment for the should be. weeks, probably starting in and fell in love, and how her May 7 primary election balcartoon characters and writing This book is not meant late April. lot even though there to be one to use for couPentagon figures show came about, to honor her now are doubts about whether it ples counseling or to take its civilian payroll in Ohio late parents. It really is a great could be enforced. the place of The Five Love for the 2012 fiscal year was little story. The Vindicator newspaThe rest of the book is simLanguages, another great about $1.96 billion. The posper reports that the counsible cuts could reduce that ply page after page of what love is. For exam- book Ive reviewed. But for the purpose of cil on Wednesday night ple, the first page says, Love is ... not picking what this book has to sit quietly yet beckapproved the charter amend- to an estimated $1.79 billion the most expensive dish on the menu. oning on your coffee table for the month of for the 2013 fiscal year. ment for the ballot. It would Each page contains a picture of these ador- Valentines Day or even all year long, then it The biggest potential ban the gas drilling process able cartoons, all funny and all affecting. Its definitely fulfills its purpose. known as hydraulic fractur- civilian payroll losses would I have gotten lots of compliments on this be in Virginia, California, not a book you necessarily read in a linear ing, or fracking, in the city. 242 N. Main St., Ph. 419-692-0921 Maryland, Texas and way, but more one you flip through; it doesnt book over the years, as people love perusing Mon.-Fri. 8-6:30 Sat. 8-5 Law Director Anthony matter on what page you happen to land. 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By NEDRA PICKLER The Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration announced new efforts Wednesday to fight the growing theft of American trade secrets, a broad but relatively restrained response to a rapidly emerging global problem that was brought into sharp focus this week by fresh evidence linking cyberstealing to Chinas military. Mentioning China but not specifically targeting that country, Attorney General Eric Holder announced the plan, which includes a new diplomatic push to discourage intellectual property theft abroad along with better coordination at home to help U.S. companies protect themselves. The administration says indications are that economic espionage is increasing, not only through electronic intrusion over the Internet but also through the recruitment of former employees of U.S. companies with knowledge of inside trade information. Particularly in this time of economic recovery, this work is more important than it ever has been before, Holder said at the White House announcement of the administrations strategy. As new technologies have torn down traditional barriers to international business and global commerce, theyve also made it easier for criminals to steal trade secrets and to do so from anywhere in the world, Holder said. A By ANNE FLAHERTY The Associated Press hacker in China can acquire source code from a software company in Virginia without leaving his or her desk. With a few keystrokes, a terminated or simply unhappy employee of a defense contractor can misappropriate designs, processes, and formulas worth billions of dollars. Earlier this week, a Virginia-based cybersecurity firm, Mandiant, accused a secret Chinese military unit in Shanghai of years of cyberattacks against more than 140 companies, a majority of them American. The accusations and supporting evidence increased pressure on the United States to take more action against the Chinese for what experts say has been years of systematic espionage. The Chinese government denied being involved in cybertheft, with Chinas defense minister calling the Mandiant report deeply flawed. Chinas Foreign Ministry said that country has also been a victim of hacking, much of it traced to the United States. Wednesdays Obama administration report did not target any one violator, but the China problem was evident in the case studies it cited. Those examples did not involve cyberattacks but rather the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars in trade secrets by former employees of U.S. corporations including Ford Motor Co., DuPont Co., General Motors Corp., Cargill, Dow Chemical Co., Valspar and Motorola.

One Year Ago Nearly 200 people filled the Second Floor Gallery of the Delphos Museum of Postal History Sunday evening for Night at the Museum, A Postal History gala event. Most were invited because of their contributions to the museum through WASHINGTON (AP) volunteerism, monetary donations and other support. Secretary of State John Kerry says the greatest challenge 25 Years Ago 1988 to U.S. foreign policy is not Committee members at the Delphos Senior Citizens emerging China or Middle Center are planning their first bid-euchre party Feb. 25 at the East instability. Its Congress. center, 301 E. Suthoff St. Future euchre parties will take place In a speech Wednesday at the fourth Thursday of every month. All are open to the pub- the University of Virginia in lic. Making plans for the euchre party are Helen Baker, Betty Charlottesville, Kerry cited Miller, Grace Miller, Art Miller, Don Carder, Dolly Stevenson the adage that we cant be and Lucy Carder. strong in the world unless we New Future Homemakers of America officers named at are strong at home. He called Fort Jennings High School were Amy McNamara, president; the budget impasse a threat. Sheila Maag, vice president; Stacy Paddubny, parliamentarian; The State Department has Amy Howbert, secretary; Lori VonLehmden, treasurer; and said automatic spending cuts Dawn Schuerman, reporter. would jeopardize $2.6 billion The Rev. James Peiffer, pastor of St. Johns Catholic in aid, security assistance and Church, was privileged to make two pilgrimages to Israel other international programs. within a year. While both trips covered about the same itinerKerry said legislators need ary, the one in June was a study tour. The second trip took to avoid senseless cuts. place in January. It was a vacation for me and gave me the Otherwise, he said his opportunity to take more time with some things I had seen on credibility as a diplomat might my trip in June, Peiffer said. be damaged. Kerry said, Think about it: Its hard to tell the leadership 50 Years Ago 1963 The Royal Ranger Program, a boys organization age 9-17 of any number of countries years, will be chartered Feb. 22 at a special installation service that they must resolve their at the First Assembly of God Church of Delphos, accord- economic issues if we dont ing to Rev. Warren Campbell, local pastor. At the Charter resolve our own. Presentation, it will be noted that the Delphos Outpost will have the distinction of being the first in Ohio. Over 100 persons were present for the social Tuesday evening in the Knights of Columbus club rooms. The party was sponsored by the Delphos Catholic Ladies of Columbia. The prize in 500 was awarded to Rose Nolte, in bid euchre to Hilda Grothouse and in pinochle to Nora Mueller. Mary Pohlman received the door award. WASHINGTON (AP) Industrial and Home Safety was the subject of a talk given at the Wednesday noon meeting of the Rotary Club, House Minority Whip Steny the speaker being A. E. Gallagher of Lima, Western Division Hoyer says Congress must Safety Supervisor of Ohio, with the Ohio Power Company. put aside ideological conPaul Harter, Jr., Rotary president, was in charge of the meet- straints and resolve differing, and singing was led by the Rev. John Wilcox of the First ences over taxes, budget and spending. United Presbyterian Church. The Maryland Democrat says such an accommoda75 Years Ago 1938 The Bockey School basketball team advanced to the tion would help restore both finals of the Allen County junior high school tournament consumer and business conFriday night by defeating Spencerville by a 7 to 4 score. The fidence. Hoyer tells MSNBC in Bockey team and its coach, Noah Shenk, are to be commended an interview Thursday that for the fine showing made in the tournament. The Bockey School is southeast of Delphos in Marion Township and has no managing from crisis to crisis facilities for playing basketball. They use an outside court for every 60 to 90 days is absurd. practicing. For the past two weeks they have been practicing He also says, Congress is not working because weve got at Jefferson High School gymnasium. Reports of membership team captains will be made at a this ideological confrontation regular meeting of Delphos Aerie of Eagles which will be held when we need pragmatic. Lawmakers currently Monday night. The drive will end March 15 with a chicken are on vacation. They face a banquet. A public dance is being planned for Thursday night. The Gross Family Orchestra of New Hampshire, will play for March 1 deadline for over $85 billion in automatic spending the round and square dances. cuts, known in Washington The sleet storm that hit Delphos Saturday caused considas a sequester. Democrats, erable damage. The storm extended as far west as Fort Wayne Republicans and the Obama and as far east as Galion. The heavy ice coating caused many White House barely averted trees to be damaged or broken down entirely in Delphos and a fiscal cliff at the end of vicinity. Considerable damage to telephone wires and equip- last year. And more fights are ment was reported here. unavoidable in connection with legislation to increase the governments borrowing authority.

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Private firms take major role vs. cyberattacks

of interests in Washington: The Obama administration has pressed for new evidence of Chinese hacking that it can leverage in diplomatic talks without revealing secrets about its own hacking investigations and Mandiant makes headlines with its sensational revelations. The report also shows the balance of power in Americas cyberwar has shifted into the hands of the $30 billion-a-year computer security industry. We probably kicked the hornets nest, Mandia, 42, said in an interview at the Alexandria, Va., headquarters of Mandiant. But tolerance is just dwindling. People are tired of the status quo of being hacked with impunity, where theres no risk or repercussion. China has disputed Mandiants allegations. Mandiant, which took in some $100 million in business last year up 60 percent from the year before is part of a lucrative and exploding market that goes beyond antivirus software and firewalls. These digital forensics outfits can tell a business whether its systems have been breached and if the company pays extra who attacked it. Mandiants staff is stocked with retired intelligence and law enforcement agents who specialize in computer forensics and promise their clients confidentiality and control over the investigation. In turn, they get unfettered access to the crime

The administration report didnt threaten any specific consequences for theft of trade secrets, and no new fines or other trade actions were announced. It included five actions to protect American innovation: Applying diplomatic pressure by senior officials to foreign leaders to discourage theft. Promoting best practices to help industries protect against theft. Enhancing U.S. law enforcement operations to increase investigations and prosecutions. Reviewing U.S. laws to determine if they need to be strengthened to protect against theft. Beginning a public awareness campaign. President Barack Obama signed an executive order last week aimed at helping protect the computer networks of American industries from cyberattacks. It called for the development of voluntary standards to protect the computer systems that run critical sectors of the economy such as the banking, power and transportation industries. It directed U.S. defense and intelligence agencies to share classified threat data with those companies. He also prodded Congress during his State of the Union address to go further. Now, Congress must act as well by passing legislation to give our government a greater capacity to secure our networks and deter attacks, Obama said.

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lesbians must be treated like anyone else under the law. An administration official said Obama a former constitutional law professor was not foreshadowing any legal action in his remarks and was simply restating his personal belief in the right of gays and lesbians to marry, though the official said the administration was considering filing a brief. The Proposition 8 ballot initiative was approved by California voters in 2008 in response to a state Supreme Court decision that had allowed gay marriage. Twenty-nine other states have constitutional amendments banning gay marriage, while nine states and Washington, D.C., recognize same-sex marriage. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli is consulting with the White House on the matter, according to a senior administration official, who spoke only on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to address the private deliberations publicly. While the Justice Department would make the filing, the president is almost certain to make the ultimate decision on whether to do so. I have to make sure that Im not interjecting myself too much into this process, particularly when were not a party to the case, Obama said Wednesday in an interview with San Franciscos KGO-TV. He said his personal view was that gay couples should have the same rights as straight couples and said his administration would do whatever it could to promote that principle. Obama has a complicated history on gay marriage. As a presidential candidate in 2008, he opposed the California ban but didnt endorse gay marriage. As he ran for re-election last year, he announced

WASHINGTON When Kevin Mandia, a retired military cybercrime investigator, decided to expose China as a primary threat to U.S. computer networks, he didnt have to consult with American diplomats in Beijing or declassify tactics to safely reveal government secrets. He pulled together a 76-page report based on seven years of his companys work and produced the most detailed public account yet of how, he says, the Chinese government has been rummaging through the networks of major U.S. companies. It wasnt news to Mandias commercial competitors, or the federal government, that systematic attacks could be traced back to a nondescript office building outside Shanghai that he believes was run by the Chinese army. What was remarkable was that the extraordinary details code names of hackers, ones affection for Harry Potter and how they stole sensitive trade secrets and passwords came from a private security company without the official backing of the U.S. military or intelligence agencies that are responsible for protecting the nation from a cyberattack. The report, embraced by stakeholders in both government and industry, represented a notable alignment

scene and resources to fix the problem (Mandiant wont say exactly how much it charges, but its estimated to average around $400 an hour). The growing reliance on contractors like Mandiant has been compared to that enjoyed by the military and State Department contractor formerly known as Blackwater, which provided physical security to diplomats and other VIPs during the Iraq war. Officials inside and outside government say thats not a bad thing; contractors can often act more quickly than the government and without as much red tape. There are also serious privacy concerns: Most U.S. citizens dont want the government to access their bank accounts, for example, even if China is attacking their bank. The government doesnt have the capacity, said Shawn Henry, a former FBI executive assistant director who works for a Mandiant competitor, CrowdStrike. There are a lot of people working hard. But the structures arent there. Michael DuBose, another former senior Justice Department official who works at a different Mandiant competitor, Kroll Advisory Solutions, added: I think theres a recognition that the government cant stand at the entry point of the Internet to the United States and shield it from all bad things coming in. his personal support for samesex marriage but said marriage was an issue that should be decided by the states, not the federal government. To some, Obamas broad call for gay rights during his Jan. 21 inaugural address was a sign that he now sees a federal role in defining marriage. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, Obama said during his remarks on the west front of the Capitol. For if we are truly created equal, than surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well. Seeking to capitalize on growing public support for gay marriage, advocates are calling on the administration to file a broad brief not only asking the court to declare Californias ban unconstitutional but also urging the justices to make all state bans illegal.

WASHINGTON Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn Californias ban on gay marriage a move that could have a farreaching impact on same-sex couples across the country. The administration has one week to file a friendof-the-court brief with the justices outlining its opinion on the California ban, known as Proposition 8. While an administration brief alone is unlikely to sway the high court, the governments opinion does carry weight with the justices. Opponents of the Proposition 8 ban believe the president signaled his intention to file a brief when he declared in last months inaugural address that gays and

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This mild and meaty Southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your familys going to love em. Tacoritos 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups water 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 pound ground beef 1 pound bulk pork sausage 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup refried beans 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in chili powder and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in refried beans; heat through. Spread 1/4 cup sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over each tortilla; place 2/3 cup meat mixture down the center of each. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dish. Pour remaining sauce over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with optional toppings if desired. Yield: 8 servings

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THURSDAY 5:30 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission meets at the museum, 241 N. Main St. 5-7 p.m. The Interfaith Thrift Shop is open for shopping. 7 p.m. Spencerville Local Schools Board of Education meets. St. Johns Athletic Boosters meet in the Little Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Delphos Chapter 26 Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple on North Main Street. Delphos VFW Auxiliary meets at the VFW Hall, 213 W. Fourth St. FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. Delphos Optimist Club, A&W DriveIn, 924 E. Fifth St. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 1-4 p.m. Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. SATURDAY 9 a.m.-noon Interfaith Thrift Store, North Main Street. St. Vincent DePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delphos Postal Museum is open. 12:15 p.m. Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire and Rescue 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 5 p.m. Delphos Coon and Sportsmans Club hosts a chicken fry. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. SUNDAY 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 1-4 p.m. Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main St. Kalida. 1:30 p.m. Amvets Post 698 Auxiliary meets at the Amvets post in Middle Point. 4 p.m. Amvets Post 698 regular meeting at the Amvets post in Middle Point. 7:30 p.m. Sons of Amvets Post 698 meet at Amvets Post in Middle Point. MONDAY 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ottoville Branch Library is open. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 6:30 p.m. Shelter from the Storm support group meets in the Delphos Public Library basement. 7 p.m. Ottoville village council meets at the municipal building. Marion Township Trustees meet at the township house. 7:30 p.m. Delphos Eagles Aerie 471 meets at the Eagles Lodge. TUESDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street.

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Skye Stevenson was honored by the Delphos Optimist club as the student of the month. Stevenson received a certificate and a silver collector coin for her achievement. She is a sixth-grader at St. Johns Elementary and the daughter of Kelly and Jeremy Stevenson. Nathan Stant, left, principal at St. Johns, and Frank Sukup, superintendent of Delphos City Schools, make the presentation. (Submitted photo)

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BASKETBALL STANDING
Local Girls Basketball Standings 2012-2013 Final BLANCHARD VA L L E Y CONFERENCE * - Arcadia 8-1 19-3 Leipsic 7-2 14-8 Liberty-Benton 6-3 17-5 McComb 6-3 15-7 Pandora-Gilboa 6-3 15-7 Arlington 6-3 13-7 Van Buren 3-6 4-17 Cory-Rawson 2-7 8-14 Vanlue 1-8 5-16 Hardin-Northern 0-9 1-19 * - Conference champion MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE # - Versailles 8-1 19-3 # - New Knoxville 8-1 19-3 Minster 7-2 14-7 Marion Local 6-3 15-7 Fort Recovery 5-4 14-8 Coldwater 4-5 13-9 New Bremen 3-6 11-11 St. Henry 3-6 10-12 St. Johns 1-8 8-14 Parkway 0-9 2-19 # - Conference co-champions NORTHWEST CENTRAL CONFERENCE # -Waynesfield-Goshen 5-1 15-7 # - Fairbanks 5-1 10-11 Upper Scioto Valley 4-2 12-9 Perry 4-2 8-14 Riverside 2-4 6-15 Marion Catholic 1-5 2-19 Ridgemont 0-6 0-21 # - Conference co-champions NORTHWEST CONFERENCE * - Crestview 9-0 20-2 Lincolnview 7-2 17-5 Ada 7-2 13-9 Allen East 6-3 12-8 Bluffton 5-4 11-10 Lima CC 4-5 10-12 Jefferson 3-6 7-15 Columbus Grove 2-7 5-17 Spencerville 2-7 3-19 Paulding 0-9 5-17 * - Conference champion PUTNAM COUNTY LEAGUE * - Ottoville 7-0 21-0 Leipsic 5-2 14-8 Continental 5-2 14-8 Pandora-Gilboa 5-2 15-7 Kalida 4-3 13-8 Fort Jennings 2-5 8-14 Columbus Grove 1-6 5-17 Miller City 1-6 5-17 * - League champion THREE RIVERS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE * -Tol.Notre Dame Acad. 14-0 19-3 Findlay 12-2 18-4 Tol. Whitmer 9-5 16-6 Tol. Cent. Cath. 8-6 12-10 Lima Senior 7-7 13-9 Toledo St. Ursula 3-11 9-12 Oregon Clay 3-11 5-17 Fremont Ross 0-14 5-17 * - Conference champion WESTERN BUCKEYE LEAGUE * - Bath 9-0 17-5 Celina 8-1 20-2 Wapakoneta 7-2 12-10 Ottawa-Glandorf 5-4 15-7 Shawnee 5-4 9-13 Elida 3-6 8-14 Kenton 3-6 12-10 Van Wert 3-6 10-12 St. Marys 2-7 3-19 Defiance 0-9 1-20 * - League champion League All Games

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From the good to the bad to the sad

I realize the decision was made in June. I refer to the decision by the Ohio High School Athletic Association to add eight championship final events to the State Track and Field calendar. No big deal, right? Except that these are events for wheelchair-bound competitors, those that have a permanent physical disability that is verified by a licensed physician. They will have four events for boys and girls: 100/400/800 meters and the shot put. It is the first sport governed by the OHSAA to allow this as part of the state tournament and joins about 11 others. I like it. I am interested to see how many competitors will end up giving it a try especially the first year and how much it will grow in the next few years. My guess is that it will slowly build momentum and numbers. They will have to compete in the regular season like other athletes and final details are nearing completion. I have the feeling that the fans that attend the State Track and Field Championships will take to it rather quickly. Good move, OHSAA and Commissioner Daniel B. Ross. The reason that this was jarred in my memory was a recent event: Oscar Blade Runner Pistorius. That name was in the headlines many moons ago for a good reason as a bona fide track star as a double-amputee on cutting-edge prostheses in the 2008 Summer Paralympics and then amongst able-bodied competitors in the 2012 Games. He wanted to give it a try and went through the disputes to arrive at London. Who didnt feel good about the resolve this man showed? After all, he could have settled but chose to strive for the highest goals in his sport. How many among us wouldnt love to have a legitimate shot to do that in whatever sport we love the most (take your pick)? Now he is in the headlines for another reason this one isnt so good. He is charged in the death of his girlfriend. I make no special claim as to knowing his guilt or innocence I leave that up to the lawyers, judges and juries that will decide that; my only concern here is how quickly a star can fall from grace. Whatever the outcome of this case, he will likely be tarred the rest of his life: he will always be referred to as Oscar Pistorius, former Paralympic/ Olympic track star who was charged with (whatever they finally charge him with) in some form or another. Sad. The National Basketball Association has lost one of its most colorful personalities with the death of Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss. He was not only flamboyant he fit right in with Showtime and the Hollywood characters that often make an appearance like the queen at Wimbledon (which makes me cringe every time I see Jack The (original) Joker Nicholson and all the other hangers-on at courtside!) but he was a lot smarter than anyone gave him credit for. He revitalized the Lakers when he

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The Associated Press Wednesdays Girls Tournament Basketball Scores Division I Amherst Steele 47, Lorain 38 Centerville 84, Springfield 14 Chagrin Falls Ken. 61, Cle. JFK 28 Cin. Mercy 58, Cin. Withrow 45 Cle. Hts. 67, Cle. E. Tech 35 Cle. St. Joseph 76, Parma Normandy 48 Cols. Northland 77, Delaware Hayes 37 Cols. Upper Arlington 53, Westerville S. 43 Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 58, Kent Roosevelt 33 Dublin Coffman 68, Cols. Watt. 35 Dublin Scioto 59, Grove City Cent. Crossing 51 Eastlake N. 94, Cle. Glenville 46 Elyria 48, Westlake 45, OT Gahanna Lincoln 55, Pataskala Watkins Memorial 33 Garfield Hts. 57, Cle. John Adams 35 Hudson 67, Warren Howland 35 Lewis Center Olentangy 80, Mt. Vernon 35 Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 76, Chillicothe 36 Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 45, Harrison 32 Lodi Cloverleaf 52, Strongsville 45 Mason 63, Cin. Oak Hills 26 Mayfield 64, Painesville Riverside 52 Miamisburg 49, Huber Hts. Wayne 47 N. Royalton 52, Lakewood 43 Newark 58, Hilliard Davidson 56 Notre Dame Academy 72, Tol. Bowsher 26 Pickerington N. 50, Westerville N. 42 Powell Olentangy Liberty 31, New Albany 30 Reynoldsburg 109, Cols. West 16 Tol. Cent. Cath. 56, Tol. Waite 40 Ursuline Academy 52, Fairfield 50 Wadsworth 80, Barberton 31 Zanesville 51, Ashville Teays Val.40 Division II Akr. Manchester 72, Alliance 22 Akr. SVSM 77, Akr. North 31 Beloit W. Branch 76, Youngs. Liberty 29 Caledonia River Valley 56, Cols. Centennial 53 Can. South 61, Akr. Springfield 30 Clarksville Clinton-Massie 56, Day. Thurgood Marshall 42 Cols. Brook. 40, Cols. Bexley 37 Cols. DeSales 52, Hebron Lakewood 21 Cols. Eastmoor 65, Cols. Hamilton Twp. 31 Cols. Hartley 49, Newark Licking Valley 37 Eaton 49, Tipp City Tippecanoe 47 Granville 55, Whitehall-Yearling 40 Kenton 57, Tiffin Columbian 38 Kettering Alter 57, Day. Meadowdale 44 Lexington 46, Galion 40 Medina Buckeye 40, Sheffield Brookside 27 Napoleon 27, Bryan 26 Oak Harbor 39, Sandusky Perkins 38 Parma Hts. Holy Name 59, Cle. Cent. Cath. 29 Ravenna 67, Hubbard 24 Spring. Kenton Ridge 61, Greenville 44 Sunbury Big Walnut 41, AmandaClearcreek 27

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Boys Through Feb. 20 BLANCHARD VA L L E Y CONFERENCE * - Liberty-Benton 9-0 21-1 Leipsic 7-2 17-4 Arlington 7-2 16-5 McComb 7-2 12-9 Vanlue 5-4 16-6 Cory-Rawson 4-5 12-10 Van Buren 3-6 4-18 Pandora-Gilboa 2-7 4-17 Hardin-Northern 1-8 3-18 Arcadia 0-9 2-19 * - Conference champion MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE St. Henry 7-1 18-3 St. Johns 7-1 14-5 New Bremen 7-2 17-5 Versailles 5-4 16-5 Fort Recovery 4-4 17-4 Minster 3-5 12-9 New Knoxville 3-5 10-11 Coldwater 3-5 8-12 Marion Local 2-6 10-11 Parkway 0-8 2-18 NORTHWEST CENTRAL CONFERENCE * - Lima Temple Chris. 6-1 15-6 Upper Scioto Valley 5-2 16-4 Fairbanks 4-3 13-9 Ridgemont 4-3 9-13 Waynesfield-Goshen 4-3 7-14 Perry 3-4 7-14 Riverside 2-5 6-16 Marion Catholic 0-7 5-17 * - Conference champion NORTHWEST CONFERENCE Lima Central Catholic 7-1 19-2 Spencerville 7-1 12-7 Crestview 6-2 18-3 Paulding 5-3 16-5 Columbus Grove 5-3 14-7 Lincolnview 4-4 8-13 Bluffton 3-5 10-11 Jefferson 2-6 4-16 Ada 1-7 6-14 Allen East 0-8 3-16 PUTNAM COUNTY LEAGUE # - Leipsic 6-0 17-4 Columbus Grove 6-1 14-7 Kalida 5-2 8-12 Miller City 4-3 15-6 Ottoville 3-4 8-13 Fort Jennings 2-4 6-15 Continental 0-6 6-14 Pandora-Gilboa 0-6 4-17 # - Clinched at least share of league title THREE RIVERS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE # -Tol. St. Johns Jes. 12-1 18-3 Tol. Whitmer 11-2 16-5 Tol. Cent. Cath. 9-4 17-4 Findlay 8-5 13-8 Fremont Ross 7-6 14-7 Lima Senior 4-9 7-14 Tol. St. Francis DeS. 1-12 2-19 Oregon Clay 0-13 1-19 # - Clinched at least a share of conference title WESTERN BUCKEYE LEAGUE Bath 7-1 17-4 Elida 7-1 13-8 Ottawa-Glandorf 6-2 18-3 Defiance 5-3 15-5 Wapakoneta 4-4 12-9 Celina 4-4 9-1 Van Wert 3-5 11-10 Kenton 2-6 13-8 St. Marys 1-7 7-14 Shawnee 1-7 4-17

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traded for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1976, brought in solid and skilled pros like Jamaal Wilkes and then drafted one Earvin Magic Johnson. However, if you watch those old Showtime Lakers, they were pretty fundamentally sound: they played much better defense than given credit for and they rebounded pretty well. They still had fun. The only thing with them is that even if the other team scored, they still ran that withering break with guys like James Worthy and Norm Nixon, then Byron Scott, et al. I think that is why the Lakers/Boston Celtics rivalry went up another notch when Magic and Larry Bird arrived on the scene because it was the flamboyant, fun-loving West Coasters versus the old-fashioned and workmanlike East-Coast Celtics of Dennis Johnson and Kevin McHale, et al. Do you think Dr. Buss and Red Auerbach are still arguing now? Dr. Buss will be missed. Believe me, as a Lakers fan (Jabbar was my favorite player as probably the first one I really knew in my much younger days), I know Dr. Jerry Buss and Mr. Jim Buss, you are no Dr. Jerry Buss! Dont get me started on this Dwight Superman Howard fiasco! Rest in peace.

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jakub Voracek scored the go-ahead goal with 1:31 remaining in the third period to cap a hat trick and lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a wild 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Voraceks third goal came 33 seconds after Pittsburghs Brandon Sutter tied the game on a wraparound as the Penguins rallied from a pair of 2-goal deficits in the third

period. Voraceks first goal of the game came on the power play, giving the Flyers a 3-2 lead with 9.9 seconds left in the second period. His second, the 200th point of his NHL career, put Philadelphia ahead by two goals 18 seconds into the third period. Wayne Simmonds had two goals and an assist and Nicklas Grossman also scored for the Flyers. Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov overcame a shaky start for his eighth victory.

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Evgeni Malkin and James Neal scored power-play goals, while Sutter, Tyler Kennedy and Matt Niskanen also scored for the Penguins.

AVALANCHE 1, BLUES 0, OT DENVER David Jones scored at 4:43 of overtime and Semyon Varlamov stopped 33 shots, leading Colorado over St. Louis in front of a smattering of boisterous fans that braved a winter storm. Matt Hunwick set up the winning goal by bringing the puck into the zone and passing it over to Jones, who sent a wrist shot over the left shoulder of Jaroslav Halak. The Avs have won seven straight over the Blues at Pepsi Center. This was Jones first goal since Jan. 22. Halak stopped 19 shots in his first appearance since coming off injured reserve earlier this month with a strained groin. He got the start with rookie Jake Allen playing the night

before and Brian Elliott struggling. KINGS 3, FLAMES 1 CALGARY, Alberta Trevor Lewis scored the go-ahead goal and Los Angeles swept back-to-back games in Alberta with a victory over Calgary. Lewis had gone 13 games without a point before picking up two assists Tuesday night in the Kings 3-1 win over Edmonton. His game-winning goal on Wednesday came at 15:20 of the first period. Lewis collected a rebound at the side of the net, paused briefly, then zipped a shot into the top corner over Flames goaltender Joey MacDonalds shoulder for his first goal in 31 games going back to last season. That would be all the offense Jonathan Bernier needed. With Jonathan Quick getting the night off after beating the Oilers, the Kings backup goalie made 26 saves. Dustin Brown and Jeff Carter also scored for Los Angeles. T.J. Brodie scored for Calgary.

Tallmadge 55, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 36 Tol. Rogers 80, Tol. Scott 20 Utica 85, Cols. East 22 Division III Anna 91, New Lebanon Dixie 36 Archbold 82, Liberty Center 26 Atwater Waterloo 40, Louisville Aquinas 32 Bluffton 41, Coldwater 39 Bucyrus 60, Fostoria 42 Camden Preble Shawnee 57, Cin. Christian 49 Castalia Margaretta 64, New London 35 Cols. Africentric 97, Mt. Gilead 21 Cuyahoga Hts. 55, Gates Mills Hawken 48 Delta 64, Paulding 48 Fayette.-Perry 68, Williamsburg 21 Gates Mills Gilmour 67, Wickliffe 40 Hamilton Badin 54, Cin. N. College Hill 35 Huron 61, Milan Edison 50 Jamestown Greeneview 78, Cin. Hills Christian Academy 38 Kansas Lakota 43, Gibsonburg 35 Lima Cent. Cath. 49, Haviland Wayne Trace 46 Millbury Lake 49, Northwood 27 Mogadore 50, Garrettsville Garfield 25 Orrville 72, Rittman 19 Swanton 45, Metamora Evergreen 38 Van Buren 59, Tontogany Otsego 47 Versailles 71, Arcanum 19 W. Salem NW 46, Dalton 43 Division IV Ada 76, Ridgeway Ridgemont 19 Arlington 71, Cory-Rawson 40 Cin. Country Day 59, Lockland 23 Cle. Max Hayes 52, Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. 46 Cle. VASJ 41, Bedford St. Peter Chanel 19 Cortland Maple. 62, McDonald 34 Franklin Middletown Christian 39, Cedarville 29 Ft. Loramie 90, Ansonia 20 McComb 59, Vanlue 27 N. Lewisburg Triad 58, Jackson Center 40 Boys Regular season Alliance 57, Can. Timken 49 Alliance Marlington 72, Mogadore Field 47 Beallsville 70, Paden City, W.Va. 47 Bellville Clear Fork 62, Mansfield St. Peters 57 Cardington-Lincoln 56, Marion Elgin 52 Chagrin Falls Kenston 54, Perry 37 Cle. St. Ignatius 75, Cle. John Adams 53 Findlay Liberty-Benton 70, Tiffin Calvert 32 Lore City Buckeye Trail 64, Barnesville 41 Maple Hts. 69, Cle. John Marshall 46 Parma 75, Cle. Lincoln W. 46 Richwood N. Union 59, Marion Pleasant 49 Salem 45, Hanoverton United 21 Warrensville Hts. 74, Cle. JFK 73 Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 57, Hannibal River 53 Division II Day. Meadowdale 46, Bellbrook 44 Day. Thurgood Marshall 73, Day. Oakwood 38 Division III Magnolia Sandy Valley 57, Belmont Union Local 51 Martins Ferry 71, Bellaire 47

The Associated Press BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX Placed OF Ryan Kalish on the 60-day DL. KANSAS CITY ROYALS Agreed to terms with LHPs Tim Collins, Danny Duffy, John Lamb and Will Smith; RHP Kelvin Herrera, RHP Greg Holland, INFs Johnny Giavotella, Eric Hosmer, Elliot Johnson and Mike Moustakas; OF Lorenzo Cain and OF David Lough on 1-year contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS Traded 1B/OF Mike Carp to Boston for a player to be named or cash considerations. TEXAS RANGERS Agreed to terms with RHP Josh Lindblom, OF Engel Beltre, OF Julio Borbon and OF Craig Gentry on 1-year contracts. National League MIAMI MARLINS Agreed to terms with RHPs Arquimedes Caminero, Jose Ceda, Sam Dyson, Chris Hatcher, A.J. Ramos and Nathan Eovaldi, LHP Brad Hand, LHP Braulio Lara and OF Marcell Ozuna on 1-year contracts. American Association LAREDO LEMURS Released INF Stephen Pearson. WICHTIA WINGNUTS Signed RHP Jon Link and C Kieran Bradford. Traded RHP Tommy Mendoza to Southern Maryland for a player to be named.

Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM Acquired INFs Eric Groff and Anthony Scelfo from Laredo (AA) for players to be named. JOLIET SLAMMERS Signed 1B Leighton Pangilinan. RIVER CITY RASCALS Signed RHP Cameron Bayne. Transferred SS Matt Serna to the retired list. SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS Traded RHP Patrick Mincey to Grand Prairie (AA) for a player to be named. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS Placed RHPs Tyson Corley and Stephen Sauer on the suspended list. BASKETBALL Womens National Basketball Association SEATTLE STORM Signed F/C Nakia Sanford. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL Named John Brody senior vice president of sponsorship and media sales. HOUSTON TEXANSNamed Jeff Zgonina assistant defensive line coach and Russell Joyner director of football information systems. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS Agreed to terms with G Viktor Fasth on a 1-year contract extension.

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BOSTON BRUINS Promoted F Alden Hirschfeld from South Carolina (ECHL) to Providence (AHL). BUFFALO SABRES Waived F Cody McCormick. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Activated RW Cam Atkinson from injured reserve. Placed F Brandon Dubinsky on the injured list. Reassigned C Nick Drazenovic to Springfield (AHL). FLORIDA PANTHERS Recalled G Jacob Markstrom from San Antonio (AHL). Promoted G Brian Foster from Cincinnati (ECHL) to San Antonio. American Hockey League NORFOLK ADMIRALS Released D Sacha Guimond from his professional tryout contract. PROVIDENCE BRUINS Signed F Nicolas Tremblay to a professional tryout contract. ECHL LAS VEGAS WRANGLERS Traded G Jody ONeill to Gwinnett for future considerations. SAN FRANCISCO BULLS Traded F Ryan Galiardi to Idaho for future considerations. MOTORSPORTS SCCA Named Chris Berg public relations coordinator. SOCCER UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION Named Michelle French coach of womens U-20 national team.

Major League Soccer D.C. UNITED Selected F Carlos Ruiz in the leagues allocation process. FC DALLAS Announced the resignation of president/chief executive officer Doug Quinn. NEW YORK RED BULLS Signed M Jonny Steele. PHILADELPHIA UNION Waived M Alex Mendoza and D Damani Richards. PORTLAND TIMBERS Signed D Mikael Silvestre. REAL SALT LAKE Traded M Jonny Steele to New York for a conditional supplemental draft pick. SEATTLE SOUNDERS Traded the rights to D Mikael Silvestre to Portland for a 2014 first-round supplemental draft pick and a conditional 2015 draft pick. National Womens Soccer League PORTLAND THORNS Signed D Jazmyne Avant. COLLEGE COLORADO STATENamed Art Valero tight ends coach. ILLINOIS Promoted assistant director of player personnel and relations Mike Bellamy to wide receivers coach. KANSAS STATE Named Andre Coleman wide receivers coach. OLD WESTBURY Named Dan Gallagher assistant baseball coach.

The Associated Press COLLEGE CORAL GABLES, Florida The NCAA believes former Miami assistant coaches Clint Hurtt, Aubrey Hill and Jorge Fernandez provided false or misleading information during the probe into the Hurricanes athletic department. The NCAA said all three violated principles of ethical conduct as part of the notice of allegations served against the Hurricanes, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the allegations have not been released publicly. Hurtt and Hill were members of Miamis football staff. Fernandez worked on the mens basketball staff. Several other coaches are named or referenced in the allegations, including Missouri basketball coach Frank Haith, who is alleged of failing to promote an atmosphere for compliance. But only Hurtt, Hill and Fernandez are facing the ethical-conduct charge, commonly known as NCAA Rule 10.1. PRO HOCKEY BUFFALO, New York Lindy Ruff is out as coach in Buffalo, meaning the slow-starting, inconsistent and sometimes lethargic Sabres have now become Ron Rolstons mess to clean up. Rolston was promoted from the Sabres minor-league affiliate, AHL Rochester, to finish out the season as Buffalos interim coach. The move was made hours after Ruff was fired amid growing

criticism for the teams early-season struggles. Ruffs dismissal ends his 16-season tenure in Buffalo, during which he became the franchises winningest coach (571-432-162) and the NHLs longest active-serving coach with one team. NEW YORK Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen was suspended for one game by the NHL for hitting Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa in the back of the head with his left forearm. The incident occurred at 1:10 of the third period during Chicagos 4-3 shootout win on Tuesday. Hossa had to be helped off the ice after the hit. CYCLING AUSTIN, Texas Lance Armstrong will not do a tell-all interview under oath with the agency that exposed his performanceenhancing drug use and took his seven Tour de France titles. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency had told Armstrong he would have to reveal all he knows about doping in cycling a process officials expected would take several days if he wanted to reduce his lifetime ban from sports. Wednesday was the latest deadline for Armstrong to decide on USADAs offer. After negotiating with the agency for two months, he refused. PRO BASKETBALL HOUSTON The Houston Rockets acquired No. 5 pick Thomas Robinson and Fs Francisco

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Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt from Sacramento for F Patrick Patterson, C Cole Aldrich and PG Toney Douglas. Also, the Rockets reached an agreement to send F Marcus Morris to Phoenix for a future secondround pick, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because that trade had not been announced, pending league approval. GOLF MARANA, Arizona The best 64 golfers in the world got together for the first time this season and a snow fight broke out. In the most bizarre episode of a PGA Tour season already filled with wacky weather, the opening round of the Match Play Championship lasted only 3 1/2 hours until it was suspended by a winter storm that covered Dove Mountain with nearly 2 inches of snow. COLLEGE BASEBALL BOCA RATON, Florida Every member of the University of Miami baseball team has passed a test for performance-enhancing drug usage, including human growth hormone. The test results came back late last week, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the university had not authorized any public release of the testing. Like many schools, Miami conducts drug testing on athletes including for anabolic steroids but does not typically check

for HGH. The Hurricanes ordered the additional testing after the school was linked to Major League Baseballs latest drug investigation and after one member of the schools strength and conditioning staff reportedly was found to have ties to an anti-aging clinic that allegedly provided pro players with PEDs. AUTO RACING DAYTONA BEACH, Florida It was a dramatic first practice session for the Daytona 500, with Ryan Newman demonstrating the instability of NASCARs new Gen-6 race car. Newman spun about 15 minutes into the days first session, losing control of his Chevrolet right in front of Carl Edwards and Mark Martin. All three cars sustained damage; its the third wreck in a week that has collected Martin. Dale Earnhardt Jr.s engine blew during the session and putting a fresh one in his car means he will start at the back of the field in todays Daytona 500 qualifying race. Defending Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski missed most of the session with a fuel system issue. BASEBALL SCOTTSDALE, Arizona Joe Garagiola, the ballplayer-turnedannouncer who was honored by the Hall of Fame for his on-air work, is ending his broadcast career after nearly six decades.

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The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 32 19 .627 Brooklyn 33 22 .600 Boston 28 26 .519 Philadelphia 22 30 .423 Toronto 22 33 .400 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 37 14 .725 Atlanta 29 23 .558 Washington 15 37 .288 Orlando 15 39 .278 Charlotte 13 41 .241 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 33 21 .611 Chicago 31 22 .585 Milwaukee 26 27 .491 Detroit 22 34 .393 Cleveland 17 37 .315 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 43 12 .782 Memphis 35 18 .660 Houston 30 26 .536 Dallas 24 29 .453 New Orleans 19 36 .345 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 39 15 .722 Denver 34 21 .618 Utah 31 24 .564 Portland 25 29 .463

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GB 1 5 1/2 10 1/2 12 GB 8 1/2 22 1/2 23 1/2 25 1/2 GB 1 1/2 6 1/2 12 16 GB 7 13 1/2 18 24 GB 5 1/2 8 1/2 14

Minnesota 20 31 .392 17 1/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 39 17 .696 Golden State 31 23 .574 7 L.A. Lakers 26 29 .473 12 1/2 Sacramento 19 36 .345 19 1/2 Phoenix 18 37 .327 20 1/2 Wednesdays Results Detroit 105, Charlotte 99 Memphis 88, Toronto 82 Indiana 125, New York 91 Houston 122, Oklahoma City 119 Minnesota 94, Philadelphia 87 Brooklyn 97, Milwaukee 94 Miami 103, Atlanta 90 Cleveland 105, New Orleans 100 Dallas 111, Orlando 96 Golden State 108, Phoenix 98 L.A. Lakers 113, Boston 99 Todays Games Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Fridays Games Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. New York at Toronto, 7 p.m. Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. Denver at Washington, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at Memphis, 8 p.m. Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Boston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Lakers beat Celtics 11399 on emotional night

By BETH HARRIS The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss loved to win. He especially relished beating the Boston Celtics. Playing their first game since Buss died, the Lakers earned an emotional 113-99 victory over their greatest rivals on Wednesday night. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 16 points, Steve Nash and Earl Clark had 14 apiece and Metta World Peace 12 in a game that surely would have delighted Buss. It was very fitting, Bryant said. You look at all the trophies, parades and support this team has that all came from one man. The impact is a global one. The Lakers won their most recent NBA championship and last under Buss in 2010, beating the Celtics 4-3 in the finals. Buss died Monday at 80 after an 18-month struggle with cancer that had forced him to watch his teams games on TV or an iPad instead of from his suite above the Staples Center court. His empty seat was illuminated and R.I.P. Dr. Buss was written on the board inside the Lakers; locker room. We got to continue to carry on what he built, Bryant said. Paul Pierce scored 26 points for the Celtics, who fell to 8-17 on the road and lost their third in a row away from home. Courtney Lee added 20 points and Kevin Garnett had 12 on 6-of-14 shooting. Weve been in that situation with Red Auerbach and so many other emotional games teams are very dangerous, especially in their home building, Pierce said. You take a lot of pride in protecting that and going out and getting that first win. You could see it in their eyes. I saw it in Kobes eyes. He was really emotional coming out and he wanted this game bad. We understood that. Howards performance in the Lakers first game since the All-Star break came on the eve of the NBA trade deadline. He has been the subject of rumors but general manager Mitch Kupchak said this week that Howard wouldnt be going anywhere. I was thinking about it all day, getting this win for Dr. Buss, Howard said. We came out with a lot of energy, a lot of intensity. We have to keep working every day in practice to get better and hopefully this season can happen for us. Howard was among seven Lakers in double figures on a night when they shot 51 percent, dominated the paint 54-30 and were 22-of-31 from the free throw line for one of the most complete games theyve played in months. We looked like a team, Nash said. We moved bodies and moved the ball and made it tough on their defense. It gives us a little more of an identity. Clark had a careerhigh 16 rebounds and Antawn Jamison added 15 points off the bench for Los Angeles. The Lakers improved to 26-29 and gained a split in the season series, having avenged a 11695 loss to the Celtics on Feb. 7 when they trailed by 32 points. Boston trailed by nine at the end of the first two quarters before the Lakers opened up a 75-57 lead early in the third. Typical of their balanced scoring throughout the game, World Peace, Bryant, Nash, Howard and Clark each contributed baskets in the 11-2 run. Nash had seven assists, giving him 10,144 while passing Magic Johnson for sole possession of fourth place on the career list. The Lakers shot 51 percent in the first half and had four players in double figures, helping them to a 64-55 lead. Howard was energetic in scoring 15 points and setting screens reminiscent of his days with Orlando. Bryant had 14 points, Nash 12 and World Peace 10. I thought he was playing through emotion, Garnett said about Bryant. You could hear the emotion in his voice. Pierce carried the Celtics with 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting in the half, when they shot 49 percent. He said he hadnt talked to general manager Danny Ainge about the trade rumors involving him. Buss was remembered in a pregame video tribute featuring photos of him as a child all the way through him hoisting trophies marking the teams 10 NBA championships won under his ownership. Bryant fittingly spoke on behalf of the Lakers players, having been acquired by the Lakers as a 17-year-old. He was a brilliant, incredible owner but an even better person, Bryant added. His innovation transcended the game and we are all, all spoiled by his vision and his drive to win year after year after year. There was a moment of silence in the darkened arena before the crowd broke up the quiet with chants of Jerry, Jerry. It was very emotional and very nice, Lakers coach Mike DAntoni said, noting the crowds energy. You couldnt help but feel it and I think the players felt it, also. A memorial service for invited guests will be held today at Nokia Theatre across the street from Staples Center. Buss will be buried in a private service on Friday.
NOTES: Lakers F Pau Gasol said he hopes to get off his crutches soon and return before the end of the regular season. He had surgery on his right foot after injuring it on Feb. 5. The Celtics signed free agent G/F Terrence Williams to a 10-day contract on Wednesday. He had been playing with Guangdong in the Chinese league, averaging 17.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 29 games. PACERS 125, KNICKS 91 Paul George scored 27 points and Indiana powered its way closer to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating New York. David West had 18 points and nine rebounds and Lance Stephenson added 14 points for Indiana (33-21), which pulled within a half-game of the Knicks for second place in the East. The Pacers shot 53 percent from the field, scored a season-high point total and had a season-best 28 assists against the Atlantic Division leaders. It was Indianas largest margin of victory this season and New Yorks worst loss. Tyson Chandler led New York with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Carmelo Anthony, the leagues No. 2 scorer, finished with 15 points on 7-for-21 shooting. ROCKETS 122, THUNDER 119 HOUSTON James Harden scored a career-high 46 points and Jeremy Lin added 29 as the Houston mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback. Houston was down by 14 points with about seven minutes left. The Rockets used a 21-4 run to erase the deficit and take a 114-111 lead with 1:46 remaining. Harden stepped back under heavy pressure from Serge Ibaka to sink a 3 to tie it, before Lin connected on one seconds later to give the Rockets their first lead of the second half. Harden made a bucket before Ibaka made two free throws. Then came another 3 by Lin to extend the lead to 119-113. Thabo Sefolosha led the Thunder with 28 points and had six 3-pointers, both career highs. His previous career high was 22, which he reached twice, most recently in 2008. Westbrook also scored 28 points and added 10 rebounds and eight assists. Kevin Durant had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double. HEAT 103, HAWKS 90 ATLANTA Miami scored the first 13 points of the fourth quarter to erase Atlantas 10-point lead and the Heat, led by LeBron James 24 points, ended beat the Hawks 10390 on Wednesday night to extend their season-best winning streak to eight games. Dwyane Wade scored 20 points and Shane Battier had 17, hitting three 3-pointers in the final period. James had 11 assists and six rebounds but could not extend his franchise-record streak of seven straight games with at least 30 points. Miami outscored Atlanta 40-17 in the final period after trailing 73-63 through three quarters. Al Horford led the Hawks with 27 points and nine rebounds. Kyle Korver had 12 points, all on 3-pointers. NETS 97, BUCKS 94 MILWAUKEE Deron Williams scored 23 points and Brooklyn escaped after Monta Ellis missed on a chance to tie the game with three foul shots in the final seconds. The Bucks got to within 96-94 with 6 seconds left on a pair of baskets by Brandon Jennings. Gerald Wallace inbounded to Williams but Jennings was draped over his right side. The contact shook the ball loose and it appeared to hit Williams foot before rolling out of bounds. After review, the Nets had possession. Williams was fouled and made one of two free throws to make it 97-94 with 3.4 seconds left. Williams then fouled Ellis on a hurried 3. Ellis missed the first two shots and intentionally missed the third. GRIZZLIES 88, RAPTORS 82 TORONTO Zach Randolph had 17 points and 18 rebounds, Mike Conley scored 17 points and Memphis won its fifth straight. Torontos Rudy Gay came up short against his former team as the Raptors had their 5-game winning streak ended. Acquired from Memphis in a 3-team trade on

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The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts New Jersey 16 9 3 4 22 Pittsburgh 17 11 6 0 22 N.Y. Rangers 15 8 6 1 17 Philadelphia 18 8 9 1 17 N.Y. Islanders 16 6 9 1 13 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts Montreal 16 11 4 1 23 Boston 13 9 2 2 20 Ottawa 17 9 6 2 20 Toronto 17 10 7 0 20 Buffalo 17 6 10 1 13 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts Carolina 14 8 5 1 17 Tampa Bay 15 8 6 1 17 Winnipeg 15 6 8 1 13 Florida 15 4 7 4 12 Washington 15 5 9 1 11 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Chicago 16 13 0 3 29 Nashville 17 8 4 5 21 St. Louis 17 9 6 2 20 Detroit 16 7 6 3 17 Columbus 16 4 10 2 10 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Vancouver 15 8 3 4 20

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NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesdays Results Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 5 Colorado 1, St. Louis 0, OT Los Angeles 3, Calgary 1 Todays Games Buffalo at Toronto, 7 p.m. Florida at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Carolina, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Fridays Games Florida at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Nashville, 8 p.m. San Jose at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

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(Continued from Page 6) The 87-year-old Garagiola announced that hes retiring as a part-time television analyst for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He said goodbye at a 30-minute news conference at the teams spring training facility, a session marked by his trademark oneliners and a bit of emotion. JUPITER, Florida An intrasquad matchup between two precocious talents Wednesday left Giancarlo Stanton dazed and Jose Fernandez shaken. Stanton was hit in the back of the helmet during a Miami Marlins intrasquad game by a fastball that got away from Fernandez, the teams top pitching prospect. Stanton remained on his feet but left the game and said the beaning affected his eyesight. Stanton said he didnt expect to miss any playing time but further medical evaluation was planned. TAMPA, Fla. New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes could be sidelined for two weeks because of a bulging disk that will be treated with anti-inflammatory medication. PRO FOOTBALL LINCOLN, Nebraska New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was convicted of assaulting a police officer in Lincoln, Neb., last year. A jury found Dennard guilty of the felony charge and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest but acquitted the former Nebraska standout of thirddegree assault against another man, Lancaster County Attorney Joe Kelly said. Dennard faces up to five years in prison for the officer assault and up to a year for resisting arrest, Kelly added. His sentencing hearing is April 11. TENNIS MEMPHIS, Tennessee Jack Sock of the United States upset No. 2 seed Milos Raonic 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 in the opening round of the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Top-seeded David Ferrer of Spain began his defense of the Copa Claro title with a comfortable 6-4, 6-1 victory over Argentine wild card Agustin Velotti. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska led several of the top seeds into the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on a day the on-court action was overshadowed by the withdrawal of Serena Williams because of a back injury. Williams, who became the oldest top-ranked woman Monday, said shes had a sore back and ankle since the Australian Open, though she still reached the final in Qatar last weekend. WRESTLING TEHRAN, Iran Wrestlers from the worlds top wrestling nations plan to lie on their mats today in Tehran in a unique show of unity to protest a decision by the International Olympic Committee to drop wrestling from the 2020 games.

Adapting to Extreme Weather Part 2

By James Hoorman Assistant Professor OSU-Extension Putnam County The following information comes from a USDA-SARE grant on Midwest weather and climate. Extreme weather events may change your future farming operation. During wet springs, farmers often use larger equipment and additional hired help to plant in a shorter time period. Cover crops through evapotranspiration may dry the soil quicker. Controlled traffic also promote firmer soils for timely planting. The Ohio State University (OSU) is experimenting with auto-steer and self- propelled robots which may allow equipment to get smaller. Smaller lighter equipment (3-4 rows) operated remotely using robotics decreases the weight and compaction factor and operate 24 hours per day. In 20-30 years (maybe sooner); planting, spraying and harvesting operations may be vastly different than it is today. With a longer growing season expected, farmers will plant earlier and use longer season crops hybrids that they harvest later. However, OSU research shows that longer crop maturities do not necessarily produce higher yields. It depends on rainfall timing and growing conditions. Short season crop varieties have the ability to produce as much grain as longer growing crop varieties. Farmers may want to consider planting a short season variety and adding a cover crop to increase carbon in the soil. Increasing soil organic matter by 1-percent increases water infiltration and water holding capacity by as much as 1-2 inches per foot of soil (Hudson, 1994). Soil crop residues decrease soil temperatures, beneficial in a drought or during a hot summer. This past summer, soil temperatures were 20 to 30 degrees cooler under no-till and cover crops compared to conventional tilled soils, conserving moisture lost to evaporation. In Illinois, soil temperatures on conventionally tilled soil reached 140F, which is high enough to kill soil bacteria. These farmers may need to inoculate their soybean fields to reestablish beneficial Rhizobia bacteria for N production. At 100F, 15 percent of moisture is used for growth and 85 percent moisture is lost through evaporation and transpiration. At 70F, 100 percent moisture is used for plant growth. For corn production, 75F requires 1 inch water/week, at 85F 2 inch water/ week, and at 95F 4 inch water/ week. Water requirements double for every 10F increase in temperature (Elwynn Taylor, 2012). Moisture will vary from year/year. Increased summer precipitation may lead to increased planting densities for higher yields. Wetter springs and summers will lead to more tile with closer spacing AND sub-irrigation and controlled drainage to save water. Irrigation may pay if drought occurs extensively and crop prices and yields justify installation. Since water is the most limiting nutrient for crop yields, no-till farming and adding cover crops to increase organic matter may increase because they conserve moisture and they keep the soil cool. Waterlogged soils in spring may promote shallow crop root systems more prone to disease, lodging, nutrient deficiencies, delayed planting, and drought. With more frequent rains, expect delayed fertilizer applications and with more intense rain events expect more soil erosion. Expect increased incidence of water quality issues due to loss of nitrate and phosphorus fertilizer, increased sediment losses, runoff from manure application followed by warmer summers which promote harmful algae blooms. Since nitrogen volatilizes at soil temperatures above 55F, expect later fall nitrogen applications. The best current solution to these problems is to plant cover crops to decrease soil erosion, improve soil structure, water infiltration, and water holding capacity to tie up soluble soil

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Jan. 30, Gay had 13 points and nine rebounds but struggled with his shooting, making just 5-of-15 attempts. He also had a game-high five turnovers. Tony Allen scored 12 points and Tayshaun Prince had 11 as the Grizzlies won for the eighth time in nine meetings with the Raptors and posted their fourth straight win in Toronto. Alan Anderson scored 15 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors erased a 9-point deficit to tie the game but couldnt take the lead. CAVALIERS 105, HORNETS 100 CLEVELAND Kyrie Irving scored 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to lead Cleveland. Irving was coming off an impressive showing at All-Star weekend in Houston and scored 11 consecutive points for the Cavaliers as they broke away from an 83-all tie in the final 4:23. His performance brought the crowd at Quicken Loans Arena to its feet during the final minutes and had Irving pumping his fist on several occasions. The game featured a matchup between the past two No. 1 overall draft picks Irving and Hornets center Anthony Davis. Irving made 13 of 22 shots and all seven of his free throws while having seven assists. Davis had 12 points and four rebounds. WARRIORS 108, SUNS 98 OAKLAND, Calif. Klay Thompson had 28 points and eight rebounds, David Lee finished with 19 points and 11 boards and Golden State snapped a seasonhigh, 6-game losing streak by beating Phoenix. Jarrett Jack added 21 points off the bench and Stephen Curry scored 20, with both making some key shots late to secure Golden States first victory in almost three weeks. The Warriors hadnt won since routing Phoenix 113-93 on Feb. 2. Goran Dragic had 20 points and 10 assists, and Jermaine ONeal added 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Suns, who have lost five straight to Golden State, including all three meetings this season. MAVERICKS 111, MAGIC 96 DALLAS Shawn Marion and Elton Brand scored 17 apiece, Vince Carter again provided a spark off the bench and Dallas beat Orlando. The victory snapped a 9-game winning streak for the road team in the series and the Magic lost for the 26th time in 29 games despite a third-quarter surge that put them in front. The Mavericks put away an Orlando team playing on the second night of a back-to-back with a 17-0 fourth-quarter run that restored the double-digit lead they had in the second quarter. Carter finished with 14 points and had another burst of key 3-pointers to help Dallas retake the lead. Dirk Nowitzki had 12 points and a team-high nine rebounds. Arron Afflalo led Orlando with 21 points. TIMBERWOLVES 94, 76ERS 87 MINNEAPOLIS Nikola Pekovic had 27 points and tied a career high with 18 rebounds to power Minnesota. Derrick Williams had 17 points and eight rebounds and Andrei Kirilenko added 15 points and five assists in his return from a thigh injury for the Timberwolves, who won for the fourth time in their last 20 games. Evan Turner scored 17 points and Jrue Holiday scored 16 after making his All-Star debut on Sunday for the 76ers, who couldnt come up with an answer for Pekovic in the paint in a rough and tumble game. Philadelphia has lost seven straight road games and has won just six times away from home all season, the third fewest wins in the NBA. PISTONS 105, BOBCATS 99 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Greg Monroe scored 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, stepping up with Brandon Knight on the bench nursing a hyperextended right knee, to lead Detroit. Knight had 21 points before injuring his knee late in the third quarter. Monroe then took over, finishing with seven rebounds and seven assists as the Pistons denied the Bobcats their first back-to-back wins since November. Jose Calderon finished with 17 points for Detroit. Kemba Walker led Charlotte with 24 points and Ramon Sessions had 18 points and eight assists. Byron Mullens added 15 points for the Bobcats, who have the worst record in the NBA.

nutrients. Extreme weather will change insect, weeds, diseases, and soil microbe populations. Higher humidity will require more spraying for pathogens. Expect more problems with fall crop dry-down. Warmer winters affects grains storage and increased insect and pest survival. Molds and allergens are expected to be major problems in the future due to increased temperatures and humidity. These changes also change the efficiency and persistence of herbicides (volatility) and fungicides which are expected to breakdown faster with higher temperatures and more moisture. For livestock, expect more stress in summer if temperatures increase and the need for more air conditioning or ventilation. However, expect lower cold stress and lower heating bills in the winter. High humidity and higher air temperatures promote livestock parasites and disease stress. The biggest change may be in livestock feeding. With a longer growing season, forages are expected to have more energy but be lower in nitrogen, protein content, and have lower plant digestibility. The final Putnam County Soil Health series on cover crops will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Extension office, 1206 East Second Street, Ottawa.

Farm Focus offers first-ever scholarship

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Dear Annie: I am a senior honor. These friends were not in high school. I have been dating Brianna for 10 months. particularly close to this coShe graduated last year and at- worker, and this is the first tended a community college, death they have personally but really had no ambition or experienced. I know everyone motivation to be there. We deals with death in their own spent last summer together, way, but they barely knew the and I honestly fell head over co-worker who died. Our entire group of friends thinks this heels in love with her. tattoo is a bad idea. Heres the probWe all want to say lem. I have been something, but dont accepted to many know what. Tatcolleges out of too Troubles town. It has always Dear Troubles: been my dream to We think these two go away to school. are looking for a I told Brianna it way to honor their wouldnt be fair to late co-worker. If either of us to stay you can recommend together while I am a better tribute (e.g., away, but I want us working for a suito be together as much as possible Annies Mailbox cide prevention hotline, Survivors of until then. Ever since I mentioned this to Bri- Suicide, the American Founanna, however, things havent dation for Suicide Prevenbeen the same. Weve been ar- tion, raising funds for suicide awareness), you could suggest guing a lot. Briannas dad left when she it as being more meaningwas 12, and shes still crushed ful. But ultimately, how they by it. She doesnt get along choose to decorate their bodies well with her family and tells is up to them. Dear Annie: No Longer me Im all she has. She says when I go away to school, Ill Compatible said she isnt atbe leaving her just like every- tracted to her husband because he stopped bathing and has body else. Now I feel nothing but guilt bad breath, a beer belly and when I think about college. I sinus issues. Oddly enough, want us to enjoy our time to- clairvoyance isnt conferred gether as much as possible. I with the vows. Has she actuwant Brianna to be my date ally told him what she wants for my senior prom, but I dont from him? He may be relieved want her to think Im simply that better hygiene can fix the using her. Its not true. She is issue. My second husband wore a the only person I want by my size 54 belt. I pretended modside. Annie, do you think its esty and wanted the lights out, fair that were staying together but really didnt care to see his now even though were most body. But he was an excellent likely breaking up when I lover because his most imporleave for college? I want the tant organ was his brain. He full college experience, and I tried to please and was comknow a long-distance relation- pletely unselfconscious. ship will be miserable, because Also Been Married to Buddha Brianna and I argue constantly via text messages when were only 10 minutes away. Have I made the right decision? College Bound and Confused Dear College Bound: Whether or not to stay together until the end of the summer is up to Brianna, too. If she can handle it, wishing you well, its a solid idea, and you can plan to see each other over winter break. But if Brianna feels you are abandoning her, she may try to hold you hostage emotionally, pressuring you to alter your plans. That will only create hard feelings and resentment all around. Talk to Brianna and ask what she wants to do, but be firm about your future. Good luck. Dear Annie: Last June, a co-worker committed suicide. The staff and I were extremely devastated. No one saw it coming. Now, all these months later, two of my best friends at work have decided to get a tribute tattoo in this persons

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BY JIM SALTER The Associated Press ST. LOUIS Parts of the nations heartland awoke today to more than half a foot of snow, as a large storm made its way eastward out of the Rockies, snarling traffic for morning commuters and allowing an army of children to trade pen and paper for shovel and sled, at least for a day. Winter storm warnings were issued from Colorado through Illinois, and many school districts cancelled classes ahead of time, in anticipation of the more than a foot of snow expected to fall in some places. Kelly Sugden, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Dodge City, Kan., said early today that the storm that had already dumped heavy snow on Colorado and western Kansas on Wednesday was moving a bit slower than first expected, but was starting to get back together. Its very active, Sugden said, noting the snowfall was mixed with lightning and sleet showers. Kansas capital, Topeka, had little more than a dusting of snow after dawn, but in the town of Rozel, roughly 210 miles west, 6 1/2 inches had already reported fallen. Sugden said that while forecasters werent expecting blizzard conditions to develop in Kansas, the Interstate 70 corridor could get as much as 13 inches of snow, and large drifts would make driving very dangerous. In Oklahoma on Wednesday, roads were covered with a slushy mix of snow and ice that officials said caused a crash that killed an 18-year-old driver, Cody Alexander. Alexander, of Alex, Okla., skidded in his pickup truck into oncoming traffic on State Highway 19 and was hit by a truck and killed, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. The other driver wasnt seriously injured. In northern Arkansas, a school bus crashed Wednesday on a steep, snowy country road, leaving three students and the driver with minor injuries. Pope County Sheriff Aaron Duval said the bus slid off a road on Crow Mountain, nearly flipping before it was stopped by trees at the roadside. The weather service warned that freezing rain could lead to a half-inch or more of ice accumulating today in central and northern Arkansas, making travelling particularly dangerous. Officials said the storm could be the Midwests worst since a two-day storm that began Feb. 1, 2011. That storm was blamed for about two dozen deaths and left hundreds of thousands without power, some for several days. At its peak, the storm created white-out conditions so intense that Interstate 70 was shut down across the entire state of Missouri. Tim Chojnacki, spokesman for the Missouri Department of Transportation, said it planned to have salt trucks on the roads before the storm arrived in the Show-Me State in hopes that the precipitation would largely melt upon impact. Much of Kansas was expected to get up to a foot of snow, which many rural residents welcomed after nearly a year of drought. Jerry and Diane McReynolds spent part of Wednesday putting out more hay and straw for newborn calves at their farm near Woodston in north central Kansas. The storm made extra work, but Diane McReynolds said it would help their winter wheat, pastures and dried-up ponds. In the city you hear they dont want the snow and that sort of thing, and I am thinking, Yes, we do, and they dont realize that we need it, she said. We have to have it or their food cost in the grocery store is going to go very high. We have to have this. We pray a lot for it. Meanwhile, a separate snow storm caught many drivers by surprise in California, leaving hundreds

Water tested after body found in LA hotel tank

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Prosecutors: Pistorius top cop should be dropped

BY JON GAMBRELL and CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA The Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa Prosecutors reinstated attempted murder charges against a policeman leading the murder investigation into world-famous athlete Oscar Pistorius, in the latest twist in a case that has captivated South Africa and threatens to bring down a national idol. The announcement that detective Hilton Botha faces reinstated charges in connection with a 2011 shooting incident came a day after he testified for the prosecution in Pistorius bail hearing, and by all accounts bungled his appearance. He acknowledged Wednesday that nothing in Pistorius account of the fatal Valentines Day shooting of his girlfriend contradicted what police had discovered. The spokeswoman for the nations prosecutors urged that Botha be removed from the Pistorius case. Pistorius, an Olympian whose lower legs were amputated when he was less than a year old, claims he mistook girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp for an intruder when he shot her in a locked bathroom in his home. Bulewa Makeke, spokeswoman for South Africas National Prosecuting Authority, acknowledged today that the timing of the attempted murder charges is totally weird but said Botha should be dropped from the case against the world-famous athlete. However, Makeke said the charges against Botha were reinstated on Feb. 4, before his testimony Wednesday and even before Steenkamp was killed. Police said they were notified Wednesday of the reinstated charges which stem from a 2011 shooting incident in which Botha and two other officers allegedly fired at a minibus. Makeke indicated the charge was reinstated because more evidence had been gathered. She said the charge against Botha was initially dropped because there was not enough evidence at the time. But then, obviously the investigation continued up to the fourth (of) February and the senior public prosecutor was in a position to make a decision to reinstate the case. She emphasized that it is a decision for police and not prosecutors whether to take Botha off the Pistorius case, one that has riveted the worlds attention and is bringing scrutiny on South Africas justice system.

stranded on mountain highways. A 35-mile stretch of Highway 58 between Mojave and Bakersfield was closed Wednesday, and several school districts closed. No injuries were reported. Schools also were closed in northern Arizona and Colorado with snow there. Mindy Crane, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Transportation, said hundreds of plows had been deployed for what was expected to be one of the most significant snow storms of the season. Just the threat of snow led to a series of shutdowns in the middle of the country. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback closed state government from today morning through Friday morning and urged residents to stay off the roads. Lawmakers in Nebraska and Iowa cancelled committee meetings and hearings, and the Arkansas Senate voted to recess until Monday so lawmakers could make it home before the worst of the storm hit. University of Nebraska officials moved a Big Ten mens basketball game against Iowa from today to Saturday. National Weather Service meteorologist Jayson Gosselin said precipitation is generally expected to drop off as the storm makes its way east. Chicago and parts of Indiana, he said, could get about 2 inches of snow and some sleet.

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LOS ANGELES British tourist Michael Baugh and his wife said water had only trickled for days as they brushed their teeth, showered and drank from the taps at the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, but they could not have imagined the disturbing reason. The body of a Canadian woman was later discovered at the bottom of one of four cisterns on the roof of the historic hotel near Skid Row. The tanks provide water for hotel taps and would have been used by guests for washing and drinking. The moment we found out, we felt a bit sick to the stomach, quite literally, Baugh said. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials were expected to release the results of tests on the water today. When the body was discovered on Tuesday, they issued a do-notdrink order while a lab analyzes the water, said Terrance Powell, a director coordinating the departments response. The disclosure contradicts a previous police statement that the water had been deemed safe. Powell said the water was also used for cooking in the hotel; a coffee shop in the hotel would remain closed and has been instructed to sanitize its food equipment before reopening. Our biggest concern is going to be fecal contamination because of the body in the water, Powell said. He said the likelihood of contamination is minimal given the large amount of water the body was found in, but the department is being extra cautious. Powell said the hotel hired a water treatment specialist after the department required it to do so to disinfect its plumbing lines. A call to the hotel was not returned. The remains of Elisa Lam, 21, were found by a maintenance worker at the 600-room hotel that charges $65 a night after guests complained about the low water pressure. Police detectives were working to determine if her death was the result of foul play or an accident. LAPD Sgt. Rudy Lopez called it suspicious and said a coroners investigation will determine Lams cause of death. Before she died, hotel surveillance footage showed Lam inside an elevator pushing buttons and sticking her head out the doors, looking in both directions. She was later found in the water tank. Lam, of Vancouver, British Columbia, traveled alone to Los Angeles on Jan. 26 and was last seen five days later by workers at the hotel. Lopez said the hotel has four cisterns on its roof that are each about 10 feet tall, 4.5 feet wide and hold at least 1,000 gallons of water pumped up from city pipes. Lams body was found Tuesday morning at the bottom of one cistern that was about three-quarters full of water, Lopez said. The opening at the top of the cistern is too small to accommodate firefighters and equipment, so they had to cut a hole in the storage tank to recover Lams body. The cisterns are on a platform at least 10 feet above the roof. To get to the tanks, someone would have to go to the top floor then take a staircase with a locked door and emergency alarm preventing roof access. Another ladder would have to be taken to the platform and a person would have to climb the side of the tank. Lopez said there are no security cameras on the roof. Lam intended to travel to Santa Cruz, about 350 miles north of Los Angeles. Officials said she tended to use public transportation and had been in touch with her family daily until she disappeared.

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BY ALBERT AJI and BEN HUBBARD The Associated Press

Is he going to be dropped from the case? I dont know. I think the right thing would be for him to be dropped, Makeke said outside Pretoria Magistrates Court shortly before Pistorius bail hearing went into a third day. Obviously there will be consultations between the two (police and prosecutors) to determine what is the best course of action. Pistorius main sponsor Nike, meanwhile, suspended its contract with the Paralympic champion, following eyewear manufacturer Oakleys decision to suspend its sponsorship Monday. Nike said in a brief statement on its website: We believe Oscar Pistorius should be afforded due process and we will continue to monitor the situation closely. Botha was summoned by the magistrate at the start of todays proceedings. Pistorius bail hearing began on Tuesday and is already running behind schedule, with it expected to have been completed on Wednesday. Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair asked the defense: Do you think there will be some level of shock if the accused is released? Defense lawyer Barry Roux responded: I think there will be a level of shock in this country if he is not released.

BOCA RATON, Fla. If you dont have time to sit down for a bowl of cereal in the morning, companies are hoping youll want to drink your breakfast. As companies struggle to grow cereal sales in the U.S., Kellogg and General Mills are preparing to roll out breakfast drinks. At an industry conference Wednesday, Kellogg CEO John Bryant said one way the company will redefine cereal is with its Breakfast To Go milk-based drink, which will be rolled out nationally this year. A day before, General Mills said its testing a dairy-based breakfast shake called BFast that has whole grains and the nutrition of a bowl of cereal and milk, including fiber, protein, vitamins and whole grains. The drink is currently being tested in the Northeast. In separate remarks, both companies noted that a similar drink called Up & Go by Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Co. is performing strongly in Australia, with about 10 percent to 20 percent of the cereal business. The broader idea of turning meals into drinks is getting more attention as people look for convenient ways to eat on the go. Even though it doesnt take much time to sit down for a bowl of cereal, people are increasingly looking for portable foods they can eat on the way to work or school. PepsiCo, which makes Quaker oatmeal and recently got into the dairy business, has launched similar concepts overseas. It offers a Quaker cereal powder drink in China and last summer began testing a Quaker oatmeal drink in Brazil. A spokesman for PepsiCo declined to say whether any similar products are planned for the U.S. But the company has underscored its strategy of lifting and shifting products from around the world for different markets. PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi also has noted that the company is looking at ways to drinkify snacks, and gauging which type of foods and meals people might want in drink form. Already, the companys Naked juices are seen as falling into that general space because they are rich in various nutrients. Kellogg also offers a Special K Protein shake but the drink is positioned more for people who are specifically looking to control their weight.

CHICAGO Residents in this swath of sprawling Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs have brimmed with loyalty to Jesse Jackson Jr. over the past 17 years, giving him an enthusiastic majority each election even after questionable links to ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, reports of an extramarital affair and a bizarre five-month medical leave. But the former congressmans guilty plea to charges that he lived off and lavishly spent campaign money for personal use on everything from toilet paper to mink capes has turned the tide. In territory where it was difficult to scrape up any criticism of Jackson, his Chicago alderman wife or his famous civil rights leader father, the mood is now simply one of disappointment. He knew better; it was a very stupid thing to do, said 75-year-old Jeannette Reese, shaking her head as she groceryshopped at a busy shopping complex. He and his father came to our church. I thought he was the real thing. Reese said she had voted for the younger Jackson for years. Jackson, who resigned from office in November, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Washington to criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items. He faces up to 57 months more than four years in prison and a fine, under a plea deal with prosecutors. It was an emotional day for Jackson, 47, who held back tears as he addressed the federal judge, just hours before his wife pleaded guilty to filing false joint federal income tax returns that knowingly understated the income the couple received. She faces up to two years in prison and a fine. I did these things, Jackson told the judge, adding later, Sir, for years I lived in my campaign. Jackson first won office in a 1995 special election and developed widespread support from mayors who said he delivered and constituents who valued his family legacy and said he gave them a voice. That support persevered even through an intense primary challenge last year from former one-term U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson who made Jacksons ethical troubles central to her campaign. He came away with the easy majority even as he remained under a House Ethics Committee investigation for ties to Blagojevich, whos serving a federal prison sentence on allegations that he tried to profit from President Barack Obamas former U.S. Senate Seat. Even the most loyal Jackson supporters who praised him for bringing home nearly $1 billion in federal funding to the district were rattled. I hate that circumstances ended up like they did, said Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin. His small community south of Chicago one of Illinois poorest got a boost in its water system because of Jackson. Still, Griffin did not want to pile on criticism. His situation is between the court system and the family, the mayor said. Next week, voters in the heavily Democratic district head to the polls in a special primary to replace him. The crowded field of candidates includes Halvorson, former state Rep. Robin Kelly and Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale. Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced June 28 and his wife on July 1. Both Jacksons, who maintain homes in Washington and Chicago, are free until sentencing. More details emerged in a 22-page statement compiled by prosecutors and filed Wednesday. In it, Jackson admitted that he and his wife used campaign credit cards to buy thousands of personal items worth $582,772.58 from 2005 through April of last year. The most lavish purchases included the spending of more than $43,000 on a gold-plated mens Rolex watch. Court papers said more than $60,000 was shelled out for restaurant, nightclub and lounge outings. Money was also spent on a washer, a dryer, a range and a refrigerator for the Jacksons Chicago home. Jackson even arranged for the use of campaign money to buy two mounted elk heads for his congressional office, according to court documents.

DAMASCUS, Syria A car bomb exploded at a security checkpoint near the headquarters of the ruling Baath party in the heart of the Syrian capital on today, leaving smashed cars scattered across a main thoroughfare and killing at least 31 people, according to opposition activist and state media. The bomb attack came amid a string of attacks inside the capital. A blast shook another Damascus neighborhood today and mortars rounds fell near the Syrian Army General Command, the third such attack in Damascus in as many days. For months, rebels have been trying to bring their fight to topple President Bashar Assad into the capital, but have managed little more than brief incursions and frequent skirmishes in outlying neighborhoods. The latest bombings and the recent mortar attacks suggest they may be shifting to guerrilla tactics to destabilize the seat of Assads power. The most deadly attack struck a main street on the edge of the capitals central Mazraa neighborhood, near the headquarters of Assads Baath party and the Russian Embassy, as well as a mosque, a hospital and a school. TV footage of the blast site showed firemen dousing a flaming car with hoses and lifeless and dismembered bodies blown into the grass of a nearby park. Witnesses at the scene said a car had exploded at a security checkpoint between the Russian Embassy and the central headquarters of the ruling party. It was huge. Everything in the shop turned upside down, one local resident said. He said three of his employees were injured by flying glass that killed a young girl who was walking by when the blast hit. I pulled her inside the shop but she was almost gone. We couldnt save her. She was hit in the stomach and head, he said, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution for speaking with foreign media. Ambulances rushed to the scene of the blast, which shattered windows and sent up a huge cloud of smoke visible throughout much of the city, witnesses said. The Britain-based activist group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 31 people were killed, most of them civilians. Some members of the Syrian security forces were also killed, it said. Syrian state TV called it a terrorist attack by a suicide bomber. It said at least 35 people were killed and more than 200 wounded. The state news agency published photos of two dead bodies lying in the street.

Answers to Wednesdays questions: Lyndon B. Johnsons presidential portrait rejected by its subject as the ugliest thing I ever saw, now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Artist Peter Hurd had been commissioned to paint it as Johnsonss official White House portrait. The gift of a chest of tennis balls provoke a declaration of war in the Shakespearean play Henry V. Todays questions: What does the menacing-looking deep-sea vampire squid do when startled? Among Kentucky Derby champions, what was unique about Canonero II, the 1971 winner? Answers in Fridays Herald.