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St. Johns Alumni Band to perform swan song
At Thursday nights St. Johns girls basketball game versus New Bremen at The Vatican, the St. Johns Alumni Band will perform for the last time. The band has been performing at Blue Jay girls basketball games for more than 20 years. Director Dan Duncan and the pep band of nearly 20 members have delighted home and visiting crowds at over 200 Blue Jay games.

House delays formal vote on calamity day bill

COLUMBUS (AP) The Ohio House has held off taking a formal vote on a plan to let schools take up to four additional days off this year because of the seasons extreme weather. A House spokesman said Wednesday that members plan to take an additional week to continue to work on the number of days in the proposal and review its costs. Snow and frigid temperatures has led many districts across Ohio to exhaust their five allowable calamity days. Some have cancelled classes for 10 or more days. Meanwhile, some schools are using blizzard bag take-home or online assignments to make up missed classes. Gov. John Kasich has been among those advocating adding extra snow days on a one-time basis this year. Another proposal slated to get a Senate hearing Wednesday would excuse high school seniors from makeup days that fall after their scheduled graduation ceremonies. Ohio schools will get an extra week to administer required state achievement tests to third- through eighth-graders due to the effects of severe winter weather that has delayed and canceled classes, Ohios state superintendent said Tuesday. Many districts are scrambling to keep pace with classroom topics that students face on the Ohio Achievement Tests starting in April. Superintendent Richard Ross told members of the state school board that the testing window will be expanded from three weeks to four weeks, running from April 21 to May 16. The timetable for administering the Ohio Graduation Test has not changed. Schools in at least 10 states and the District of Columbia have run out of wiggle room in their academic calendars, forcing them to cut short

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Delphos, Ohio planned breaks, hold class on holidays, add extra days to the end of the year or otherwise compensate for the lost time. Students will make up at least three days in Philadelphia and New Haven, Conn., and two in Washington, D.C. Delaware schools have missed a weeks worth of class, and more than half of Marylands school districts reached or exceeded their allotted snow days. Boston is extending its school year by nearly a week. The schedule shuffle is a pain for parents and educators trying to plan for schoolwork and child care now and vacation time later.

Library patrons can join in next Big Library Read

BY NANCY SPENCER Herald Editor news@delphosherald.com DELPHOS Local library patrons can participate in the second offering from the International Big Library Read Program. Delphos Public Library D i r e c t o r Kelly Rist a n n o u n c e d at the board of trustees meeting W e d n e s d a y the library will take part in the program. Library card holders will be able to borrow and enjoy the cooking eBook Keys to the Kitchen by Food Network star Aida Mollenkamp starting Monday and concluding the morning of March 5 by visiting delphos.lib.oh.us. Patrons will be able to select a lending period of one, two or three weeks, which begins at the date of checkout. Big Library Read is an international program that gives libraries and library patrons unlimited simultaneous access to a popular title during the program, creating a virtual, global book club. Interested patrons will be able to borrow Keys to the Kitchen using a valid library card and enjoy on all major computers and devices, including iPhone, iPad, Nook, Android phones and tablets and Kindle without worrying about wait lists or holds. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees. The Big Library Read program is made possible through a partnership between OverDrive, the leading supplier of eBooks and more to libraries, and Chronicle Books, publisher of Mollenkamps all-purpose guide to becoming a more adventurous cook. In just three weeks, Rist said the library will roll out its new website. The new site will be more userfriendly and scrolls from side to side as well as up and down, Rist said. Computers used by patrons to access the Internet will be upgraded. Rist received two estimates to replace six computers. Intermedia 3 won the bid at $2,500. Winters Computers submitted a bid of $4,000. The library also received a new copier through a contract in conjunction with Delphos City Schools. The new copier can also scan and then email the scanned material, a feature patrons can take advantage of for 10 cents per scan. Rist also said the library was able to lock in a price on electricity for three years. We received information the cost of electricity was going to be approximately 9-10 cents per kilowatt by July and AEP offered us just under 7 1/2 cents for three years, so we will see a little bit of a reduction on our electric bill, Rist said. See READ, page 10

Project Recycle rescheduled

Due to weather conditions, the monthly third Saturday Recycle has been rescheduled from Saturday to Feb. 22 at Delphos Truck Fuel and Wash. When recycling, all containers must be clean. Plastic and glass can be co-mingled. Items that need to be separated are: tin cans, magazines, newspaper, aluminum and clean cardboard. Recycle does not accept styrofoam, salt or feed bags, window or ornamental glass, TVs or computer monitors. Computer and electrical equipment and batteries are accepted. In addition to regular items, Project Recycle is collecting old and damaged U.S. flags. Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts and Columbian Squires.

The seventh-graders at Jefferson Middle School recently conducted experiments in science to learn how to engineer a ship to safely house a raw egg when dropped from varying heights. The students used scientific methods learned in a recent class. Above: Working together to construct their ship are Lucas Ketcham, left, Serenna Moening and Conner Anspach. Below: Getting ready to test their ship are Minnie Miller and Victoria White. (Submitted photos)

Students learn engineering lesson

Red Cross Mardi Gras RSVP deadline Monday

Pick up your beads at the door during our eighth annual American Red Cross Mardi Gras Magic event at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Lima Memorial Hall. Party with Cincinnati band The Menus, take chances at a 50/50 raffle, enjoy some delicious wings and dance the night away. Mardi Gras masquerade attire is encouraged. Must be 21 to attend. RSVP by Monday, to reserve a spot. Contact Karen Jantzi karen.jantzi@redcross. org or call 419-2275121, ext. 8 for details.

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Delphos Fire and Rescue is the owner of a new pair of Genesis C365 cutters. The $7,302 cutters were a donation from the Delphos Fire Association made possible through an Arnold C. Dienstberger Foundation Grant, steak feeds, 300 Club ticket sales and a gun raffle. According to Fire Association President Jayme Wisher, safety upgrades to vehicle construction mean older cutters no longer work effectively. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer)

Fire and Rescue receives new cutters

How to handle a big emergency

Emergency responders fill the Community Room at Vantage Career Center on Wednesday for day two of a two-day workshop about dealing with mass-casualty tragedies. The workshop was sponsored by the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency and the Van Wert County Health Department. A total of 85 responders from across northwest Ohio were a part of the event. (Times Bulletin/Ed Gebert)

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The following individuals appeared Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court: Arraignments All entered not guilty pleas and all were set for pretrials on March 5. Arnold Deleon, 44, Convoy, was charged with one count of operating a vehicle while impaired, a felony of the fourth degree due to his five prior OVI convictions in last 20 years. He was eleased on surety bond. Donna Cole, 44, Wren, was charged with obstructing justice, a felony of the fifth degree. She was released on surety bond. Joshua Sargent, 32, Van Wert, was charged with two counts of domestic violence, each a felony of the fourth degree. He was released on surety bond. Jeremia Hubbell, 26, Van Wert, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a felony of the fifth degree. He was released on surety bond. Tyler Kast, 21, Van Wert, was charged with vandalism, a felony of the fifth degree. He was released on surety bond Tim Schlatman, 32, Van Wert, was charged with two counts of possession of drugs, each a felony of the fifth degree. He was released on surety bond. Erin Bradford, 21, Celina, was charged with obstruction justice, a felony of the fifth degree. She was released on surety bond. Todd Wheeler, 43, Elida, charged with theft, a felony of the fifth degree. He was released on surety bond. Violations Steven Parsons, Jr., 34, Van Wert, admitted to violating his probation by failing to report an arrest and failing to report to probation. He was re-sentenced to three years community control under the same conditions as previous, plus 30 days jail at a later date. A nine-month prison term was deferred. Brenda Schwartz, 28, Decatur, Ind., admitted violating her probation by being found guilty of escape in Indiana. She was re-sentenced to three years community control under the same conditions as previous, plus 30 days jail at a later date. A nine-month prison term was deferred. Adam Partin, 20, Delphos, admitted to violating his Treatment in Lieu of Conviction program by not completing counseling. The court ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for March 26. Kyle Goodwin, 25, Van Wert, admitted to violating his bond by testing positive for morphine. His bond was changed to $10,000 cash and a pretrial will be scheduled. Sentencing Jordan Vickery, 30, Middle Point, was sentenced for 20 counts of ID fraud, each a felony of the fifth degree. His sentence was 12 months prison on each count, concurrent, with credit for 94 days served. Todd Hundley, 41, Van Wert, was sentenced for failure to register as a sex offender, a felony of the fourth degree. His sentence was six months prison with credit for two days served. Paul Susralski, 48, Van Wert, was sentenced on four counts pandering sexuallyoriented material involving a minor, each a felony of the secong degree; five counts of illegal use of a minor in a nudity-oriented material or performance, each a felony of the second degree; three counts pandering obscenity involving a minor, a felony of the second degree; and one count possession of criminal tools, a felony of the fifth degree. He was sentenced to four years prison on each of the first 12 counts, plus 12 months prison on the criminal tools count, all to be served concurrently. He was given credit for 204 days already served. He was also classified as a Tier 2 Sex Offender, who must register with the sheriff for 25 years. Lorenzo Frye, 25, Van Wert, was sentenced for domestic violence, a felony of the fourth degree. His sentence was three years community control, 90 days jail with work release, additional 30 days jail at later date, 200 hours community service, two years intensive probation, ordered to pay court costs and partial appointed counsel fees. A 12-month prison term was deferred pending completion of community control.

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March 9, 1936-Feb. 11, 2014 Oct. 23, 1931-Feb. 11, 2014 Larry E. Kurtz, 82, of Spencerville died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville. He had been ill since August 2013. He was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Lima to Harry E. and Hazel V. (Meeker) Kurtz, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 27, 1951, he married Ruth Ilene Barnett, who survives, along with four daughters, Mary (Garland Gar) Williams of Botkins, Jean (Greg Evans) Williams of Lima, Carol Brincefield of Spencerville and Ellen (Brian) Franklin of Lima; 11 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; three halfsisters, Sandra Oakman of Maumee, Susan Keller and Cheryl Point both of Lima; and his sister-in-law, Barbara Kurtz of Lima. His brother Gene Red Kurtz preceded him in death. Larry was a 1949 graduate of Jefferson High School. He worked 30 years at the Fruehauf Manufacturing Company in Delphos until its closing as a welder and then in maintenance. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved fishing, mainly at Indian Lake, the outdoors, helping neighbors mow yards and was an avid walker. He had been active with his C.B. Radio with the handle Doll Fly and also was a Ham Radio operator talking all over the world. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville, the Rev. Jim Flatcher officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Spencerville EMS. Condolences may be expressed at tbayliff@woh. rr.com.

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One Year Ago Delphos Optimist Club member Tom Grothous was the speaker at the Optimist Club breakfast recently. Grothous attended the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and gave a presentation on the new products and technology in the auto industry. 25 Years Ago 1989 Senior night and the final game of the 1989 season proved a success for the Blue Jays Saturday night as they stopped Toledo Starts Spartans 84-62. With the victory, St. Johns Blue Jays climb to a 13-5 season record. The Blue Jays had three players in double figures. Steve Jettinghoff put 32 points in the books, Curt Mager contributed 13 and Duane Grothause a dozen. The fifth annual Hearthstone gathering for high school students in the southwest part of the Toledo Diocese will be held Feb. 19 in St. Michael gymnasium, Kalida. Teresa Lammers, area coordinator, announced another program recently added to Hearthstone area activities is a monthly youth Mass. The first liturgy was held in St. Joseph Church, Fort Jennings. The Jefferson Lady Wildcats are co-Champs of the Northwest Conference as the Cats defeated Allen East 68-59 Saturday to finish tied with Upper Scioto Valley in the conference standings. The Wildcats were led in scoring by Kim Carmean, who poured in 19 points. Cheryl Kortokrax had 15, Laura Schmelzer 13, Missy Clark 11 and Stephanie McClure 10. 50 Years Ago 1964 Dorcas Bible Study Group of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church held a covered dish dinner meeting Tuesday evening in the parish hall, noting the 35th anniversary of the forming of the group. The history of the Dorcas Bible Study Group was given by Mrs. Herbert Buchanan and a record of its first meeting and first roll call was read by Rubene Powell. Psi Chapter of Alpha Delta Omega National Sorority will hold its annual Sweetheart Ball this coming Saturday evening at the Knights of Columbus club rooms on Elida Avenue. Reports confirming the completion of plans for the ball were made by committee members at a meeting of the chapter held Tuesday evening in the home of Mrs. Darrell Wieging. Lucile Werner was hostess to The Tourists Monday evening in her home on East Fifth Street. Ten members responded to roll call with quotations from the press. Miss Werner was in charge of the evenings program and gave a reading, Nan and Nature. She followed with a

Marna M. Blackburn, 77, of Delphos died at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ritas Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1936, in Delphos to Cecil and Dorothy (Renner) Richardson, who preceded her in death. On April 19, 1958, she married Delbert Blackburn, who died Dec. 11, 2011. Survivors include four sons, Steve (Laura) Blackburn of Cortlan and Dennis Blackburn, Jeff (Janet) Blackburn and Larry (Michelle) Blackburn of Delphos; four daughters, Dorothy (Keith) Kohler of Wapakoneta, Kim (Tim) Baldauf of Quincy, Stacey (Greg) Hermiller of Delphos and Keri (Damien) Mikesell of Elida; a sister, Deb Wiseman of Van Wert; a brother, Larry Renner of Van Wert; a halfbrother, Randy Richardson of Lima;15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Blackburn worked at Teleflex in Van Wert for more than 16 years. She enjoyed gambling, traveling, reading and watching movies. Private family services will be held at a later date. Preferred memorials are to resume of Petty Divisions. the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Lowell Shaffer will be hostess to the group Feb. 24. 75 Years Ago 1939 It is announced that the Methodist Epworth League Valentine party scheduled to be held Tuesday at the Van Meter home has been postponed to Feb. 15. Several members of the Epworth League of the Delphos Methodist Church were in attendance at the annual midwinter institute held at Trinity Church in Lima Saturday and Sunday. Attending from Delphos were Dale Van Meter, Robert Ervin, Cleo Fuller, Marie Truesdale, Donnabelle Rupert and Mrs. Ray Danner. Mrs. Wesley Moyer, North Main Street, received a telegram Monday from her son, Carrol French, a member of the Aviation Department of the United States Navy, that he will arrive in Dayton Monday on a furlough. Mrs. Moyer and Mrs. William Gladen and son, Paul, went to Dayton to accompany him to Delphos. Mattie Morgan, North Canal Street, received a box of fruit Monday from her brother, W. C. Edwards of Van Wert, who is spending the winter in Winterhaven, Florida. Mr. Edwards has been wintering in Florida for a number of years past and each year he sent fruit to his sister in this city. BROWN, Roger Dean Birddog, Middle Point, calling will be from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at Brickner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Brickner Funeral Home with Wayne Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery Middle Point with full military honors rendered by the Combined Honors Unit of VFW Post 5803 and American Legion Post 178. Preferred memorials are contributions to the family. Condolences may be left on the website, www. bricknerfuneralhome.com or sent to bricknerfuneralhome@ bright.net.

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Semi-trailer hits fire hydrant

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A man driving a semitrailer hit a city fire hydrant Tuesday night. Octavio Alvarado Miranda, 39, of Lancaster, Pa., was exiting an entrance drive to 1601 Gressel Drive when he attempted to make a right turn and cut the turn short. Miranda struck the fire hydrant causing minor damage to the trailer undercarriage and to the fire hydrant. No citations were issued.

ST. RITAS A boy was born Feb. 11 to Samantha and Ben Akers of Gomer. A girl was born Feb. 10 to Robyn Botkin and Kyle Carver of Delphos. A girl was born Feb. 1 to Kendra Stocklin and Daniel Walsh of Delphos.

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Senate OKs ban on e-cigarette sales to kids

New Boy Scout executive named

Information submitted FINDLAY The Black Swamp Area Council of the Boy Scouts has named a new Scout Executive/CEO to serve 13 counties of northwest Ohio. Marc Kogan, who comes from the Connecticut Rivers Council, will be in place in his new capacity in mid-March. Kogan has over 16 years of experience serving in two states and three councils. He was chosen for his exemplary record in fundraising, membership management and volunteer recruitment. The selection process for the new scout executive was comprehensive and volunteer-driven. A local volunteer board nominated 12 individuals from throughout the council to a selection committee: Stan Doty, Curt Brookhart, Mike Wolfe, Steve Wilder, Scott Gray, Bob Chesebro, John Swearingen, Karl Heminger, Phil Havens, Bill Small, Cheryl Parson and Chair Cary Cox. We are excited to have Marc Kogan join the leadership team here. The selection committee considered candidates from all over the United States for this position. All of the candidates we considered possessed the experience and skills to lead the council forward. Marc was selected because we believe he is a wonderful fit for the communities we serve, Cox said.

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COLUMBUS (AP) An Ohio bill to keep electronic cigarettes out of the hands of minors cleared the state Senate on Wednesday, amid questions from some anti-smoking groups about how the proposal defines the products. The proposal prohibits those under age 18 from obtaining, possessing and using e-cigarettes. Sellers would have to confirm buyers ages before they could purchase them. The House passed an earlier version of the bill, and representatives would have to agree to the Senate changes before the measure could go to the governor. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that provide users with aerosol puffs that typically contain nicotine, and sometimes flavorings like fruit, mint or chocolate. Users get their nicotine without the thousands of chemicals, tar or odor of regular cigarettes. State Sen. John Eklund held up an e-cigarette on the Senate floor so his colleagues could see it before they voted. Today, any child with a few bucks can walk into a retail establishment in Ohio and buy one, said Eklund, a Chardon Republican, while describing the need for restrictions.

VW Council on Aging to host Relay quarter auction

Information submitted VAN WERT Van Wert Council on Aging will host a Relay for Life quarter auction at 1 p.m. Feb. 22. Doors open at noon.

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Allen Couny Public Health offers free STI testing Friday

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A large variety of items, 50/50 and food will be available. Paddles are $3 each. Council on Aging is located at 220 Fox Road, Van Wert.

Scout Executive Marc Kogan (front) signs a letter of employment as Cary Cox (back left), current president of the board of directors, and Stan Doty, immediate past president of the board of directors, look on. (Photo submitted) The Black Swamp Area Council offices are in Findlay and the council supports scouting in Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Seneca, Van Wert and Williams counties. The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 with a focus on working together to deliver the nations foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.

LIMA Allen County Public Health will have a special testing opportunity for individuals wanting to be tested for STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. This event will be held at the health department located at 219 E. Market St., Lima. This is a walk-in clinic. No appointment is needed. This testing will be free for individuals ages 13-39. Individuals over 40 should call for special pricing. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay. Services will be available while testing supplies last. Individuals with STIs do not always have symptoms so it is important to be tested so that you know your status, said Deb Roberts, assistant director of nursing. In addition to testing, education regarding STD prevention and treatment, follow-up management and counseling will be provided by trained staff. For more information about the special clinic, contact the Nursing Division at Allen County Public Health at 419-2284457.

Big Wassky coming Friday

Information submitted VAN WERT The Wassenberg Art Center will host an event titled The Big Wassky on St. Valentines Day at the Wassenberg Art Center, located at 214 S. Washington St. Custom-designed hors doeuvres will be provided by Wild Hare, Van Wert, homemade desserts will be prepared by Van Wert Manor and Collins Fine Foods will serve spirits. Local musicians will be performing early in the evening with Toledos popu-

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Farm Focus, Inc., offers scholarships

Information submitted VAN WERT Farm Focus, Inc., was founded in 1974 in order to promote agriculture in Van Wert County and the surrounding area. It is its continued mission to assist Van Wert County students through a scholarship program that will enable them to pursue a degree in an agricultural-related field. Farm Focus, Inc., is offering three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors interested in majoring in an agriculturalrelated program at a university, college or technical school. In addition to seniors, full-time students already enrolled in an undergraduate program in agriculture are also eligible to apply. This also means that a successful applicant last year can reapply again this year. The applicant must be a Van Wert County resident. Minimum grade point is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship funds will be submitted directly to the educational institution by Farm Focus, Inc., upon receipt of proof of enrollment or a copy of a tuition invoice. Scholarship applications have been sent to all nine area high schools where Van Wert County students may be enrolled, so please contact your high school guidance counselor or FFA instructor for a scholarship form. Additional copies of the application are available at the OSU Van Wert County Extension office at 1055 South Washington St., Van Wert. Questions should be directed to 419-238-1214. All completed applications must be postmarked or delivered in person no later than March 15 to the Van Wert County Extension Office.

The Delphos Pathfinders 4-H group had its first meeting on Sunday at the Delphos Bowling Alley. The members elected officers, chose their projects, bowled and ate pizza. The following were elected as officers: Sophie Wilson as president, Maddie Pohlman as vice president, Marie Mueller as secretary, Alex Bonifas as treasurer, Lillian Hempfling as safety officer, Lucy Bonifas as health officer and Anna Mueller as reporter. This initial meeting was just the first of many more fun, social meetings to come. Anyone interested in joining the Delphos Pathfinders may contact the advisor Sue Hempfling at 419-236-6429. Pictured are members who attended the meeting: kneeling, Audrey Ferguson, Marie Mueller and Anna Mueller; front row, standing, Michaela Hoffman, Sophie Wilson, Alli Miller, Morgan Bonifas, Cassidy Beining, Lillian Hempfling and Haley Tuttle; and back row, Rebecca Violet, Maddie Pohlman, Maria Giambruno-Fuge, Jeanie Bonifas, Samantha Bonifas, Alex Bonifas and Lucy Bonifas. (Photo submitted)

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Hall identifies farm lease requirements

BY JAMES J. HOORMAN Ag Educator OSU-Extension Putnam County Peggy Hall, assistant professor, Agricultural and Resource Law at the Ohio State University, has identified what Ohio law requires for creating a legally enforceable lease: A farm lease is a valuable transaction for landowners and farm operators alike, so it is important to ensure that the lease conforms to Ohios legal requirements. Heres what Ohio law requires for creating a legally enforceable lease: The lease must be in writing. Enforcing a verbal farm lease is very difficult in Ohio due to our Statute of Frauds. The statute states that a lease of land must be in writing to be legally enforceable in Ohio. Despite this law, many verbal farm leases do exist. If a problem arises under a verbal farm lease, the law would not uphold the verbal lease unless a party could prove that the court should grant an exception from the Statute of Frauds writing requirement. This is a risky position and forces a party to go to court simply to try to prove that there is a valid lease. The lease must identify the land. Include the legal description, address and acreage of the land parcel. The terms of a farmland lease are also important. For information on terms and other lease issues, refer to our other resources on farmland leasing. Both parties should sign the lease. Ohio law requires that the landowner must sign the lease, and Ohios Statute of Frauds states that a lease agreement is not enforceable against a party who did not sign the lease. So that the lease is enforceable against both landlord and operator, both should sign the lease. The lease must properly name the parties and all owners. Be sure to list all owners, using the proper legal names or business names. In the case of joint landowners, such as a married couple or partnership, both owners must sign the lease. If an LLC or similar business entity owns the land, the business entity should be the named party entering into the lease and the individual, who signs the lease on behalf of the entity, must have legal authorHall ity to do so. A lease over three years must be acknowledged. Parties to a lease of more than three years must have their signatures acknowledged and certified by a notary public or local official such as a judge, mayor or clerk of court. The parties should file a memorandum of lease. Ohio law requires that the lease transaction be filed with the county recorder in the county where the land exists, which gives notice of the lease arrangement to potential purchasers and others. Rather than requiring the parties to divulge all details of the lease, the law allows the parties to file a shortened memorandum of lease that must include names and addresses of each party, a legal description of the land, the lease period and rights of renewal. The following information on agri-

Final Farm Bill reverses reform

BY TRACI BRUCKNER Center for Rural Affairs tracib@cfra.org On Feb. 7, President Barack Obama signed the Farm Bill into law in East Lansing, Mich. The Center for Rural Affairs opposed the final Farm Bill that came out of the Conference Committee because the conference report stripped out bipartisan reforms, which passed both House and Senate, and would have tightened the definition of being actively engaged in farming. The current definition has been a loophole that mega-farms use to gain additional payments by defining passive investors as qualified farmers, even though those investors provide no real labor or management on the farm. Not only did the Conference Committee leaders actually increase farm payment limits from $50,000 to $125,000 for the primary commodity program, they turned aside real reform passed in both House and Senate, to essentially create a commodity program that will provide unlimited payments to mega-farms, no matter how large they get, as long as payments flow to family members. Conference Committee leaders have tried to lay claim to the mantle of reform. However, this Farm Bill will continue to provide virtually unlimited farm program payments to the nations largest and wealthiest farms, which they will use to bid up land costs, drive their smaller neighbors out of business and bar the next generation of farmers from even gaining a foothold in farming. This is not reform, this is smoke and mirrors. We can, we must do better than this.

cultural leasing termination also comes from Hall: What if a farmer has his or her inputs purchased for a rented farm by March 1, can a farm lease legally be terminated by either party? In Ohio, as of the date of this post, it is possible that this is true. If the parties do not have a written lease covering notice of termination, Ohio court law would come into play to determine the proper notice period in the event of a dispute. Our courts vary on the notice period required for a year-to-year farm lease-from three months to six months. Based on these court rulings, parties to a farm lease in Ohio should consider providing a six month notice of termination. If proper notice is not provided by one party, the other party could legally argue that the lease should continue for another lease period. A statutory law stating a specific notice period for farm lease termination could help prevent disputes over whether adequate notice has been given. There is a local custom that landlords and tenants may follow. The local custom in Putnam County is to re-negotiate leases late summer or following fall harvest (Sept. 1 is a good time to re-negotiate leases). However, without anything in writing, a lease could technically be re-negotiated anytime. Don Breece, Robert Fleming and Hall have developed an excellent resource for farm leases: http:// aede.osu.edu/programs/aglaw/docs/ FarmLeaseFactSheet2008.pdf. In addition, there is a checklist developed by Breece at http://ohioline. osu.edu/fr-fact/0003.html. For more information, visit the Putnam County OSU Extension website at www.putnam.osu.edu or contact Jim Hoorman at 419-523-6294.

California governor: Drought requires compromise

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TULARE, Calif. (AP) Gov. Jerry Brown visited Californias drought-stricken agricultural heartland on Wednesday and called on Republicans and Democrats in Congress to strike a compromise that will benefit the region and nation. As part of his busy schedule of stops in the Central Valley, Brown met with farmers at a breakfast and briefly walked the midway of the 47th Annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, a massive farm show where he attracted attention from curious onlookers as he answered questions from reporters. Brown said bickering among federal lawmakers over drought aid accomplishes nothing. They like to fight, and now theyre fighting, Brown said. That doesnt help farmers, doesnt help California, doesnt help the country. Browns visit to Californias agriculture region came after he declared a drought emergency in January and before President Barack Obama visits Fresno on Friday. Browns reference to political bickering involved a drought measure proposed by three Central Valley Republicans that was approved by the House last week largely along party lines. It would reallocate water from the San Joaquin Delta to farmers south in the Central Valley and stop efforts to restore the San Joaquin River, which now runs dry a short distance west of Friant Dam. In response, California Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, both Democrats, proposed legislation that would pour $300 million into emergency aid and drought relief projects, upgrading city water systems and water conservation. It also would speed up environmental reviews of water projects and allow operational flexibility to state and federal officials wanting to move water south from the delta to San Joaquin Valley farms. Brown, whose administration supports the bill proposed by the Democrats, said he is doing what he can to find middle ground, rather than exploiting the drought as a chance to throw cheap rhetorical missiles at the other side. Look, if anybody can get it done, I can get it done, said Brown. Im working night and day to achieve it. He did not elaborate on those efforts. Brown said the president will view devastation brought on by the drought and recognize the need for the federal government to invest in water projects, improving water quality and technology. Brown said the farmers he met over breakfast expressed their frustration, which he shares. When youre in a drought, youre in a drought, he said. From biblical times there are plagues and there are droughts, and we have to learn how to live with them.

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DAAG names classes and workshops

Information submitted The Delphos Area Art Guild has a myriad of classes, workshop, exhibits and events coming up. Teen Studio Art Night ages 12-high school Join Ali Geise of Alis Sweet Treats as she demos and teaches some sweet culinary art. Cake pops, cupcakes, cookies and more. A little art, pizza, snacks and fun. The class costs $20 and is held from 6-10:30 p.m. on Feb. 21. Sew a Skirt class rescheduled with Jodi Hershey for kids ages 7- high school. Enjoy building your sewing experience by sewing your own skirt. Class is held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 24. The cost is $60 for three weeks.

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FEB. 13-15 THURSDAY: Sue Vasquez, Susan Kapcar, Sharon Schroeder, Pam Hanser, Eloise Shumaker and Joyce Feathers. FRIDAY: Lorene Jettinghoff, Donna Holdgreve, Valeta Ditto and Darlene Kemper. SATURDAY: Sandy Hahn, Helen Fischer, Theresa Gilden and Martha Etzkorn. THRIFT SHOP HOURS: 5-7 p.m. Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.- noon Saturday. Anyone who would like to volunteer should contact Catharine Gerdemann, 419-695-8440; Alice Heidenescher, 419-692-5362; Linda Bockey, 419-692-7145; or Lorene Jettinghoff, 419-6927331. If help is needed, contact the Thrift Shop at 419-692-2942 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and leave a message.

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TODAY 9-11 a.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Museum of Postal History, 339 N. Main St., is open. 5-7 p.m. The Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. 8 p.m. American Legion Post 268, 415 N. State 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 St. 1-4 p.m. Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. SATURDAY 9 a.m. to noon Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. St. Vincent dePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open. 10 a.m.-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. Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. SUNDAY 8-11:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus benefit for St. Johns School at the hall, Elida Ave. 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. MONDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. 6:30 p.m. Shelter from the Storm support group meets in the Delphos Public Library basement. 7 p.m. Washington Township Trustees meet at the township house. Delphos City Council meets at the Delphos Municipal Building, 608 N. Canal St. 7:30 p.m. Jefferson Athletic Boosters meet at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth St. Spencerville village council meets at the mayors office. Delphos Eagles Auxiliary meets at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth St. TUESDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. 1-3 p.m. Delphos Area Visiting Nurses offer free blood pressure checks at Delphos Discount Drugs. 7:30 p.m. Elida School Board meets at the high school office. Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, 310 W. Second St. Fort Jennings Village Council meets at Fort Jennings Library. WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. - noon Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main St. Kalida. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. Noon Rotary Club meets at The Grind. 6 p.m. Shepherds of Christ Associates meet in the St. Johns Chapel. 6:30 p.m. Delphos Kiwanis Club, Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth St. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Hope Lodge 214 Free and Accepted Masons, Masonic Temple, North Main Street. Sons of the American Legion meet at the Delphos Legion hall. The Ottoville Board of Education meets in the elementary building. The Fort Jennings Board of Education meets in the library.

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Couples and Line Dance Lessons with Carol Febus begins Feb. 26 Couples dance from 6:307:30 at $30 per couple for six The Putnam County District Library in Ottawa has weeks. Line dance from 7:30-8:30 announced the following offerings for February at its location at $20 per person for six weeks. and other branches: Movie Night at the Library Basic Yoga with Amy The Putnam County District Library in Ottawa will offer a Urton for ages 14+ movie at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. All levels from beginner to Hint: A guy has a perfect lifehe thought until his wife more advanced welcome. asks for a divorce. Now he has to navigate the single scene but Classes begin from 8:30his heart keeps leading him back to where he began. 9:30 a.m. March 5. All are welcome to see this free movie. All under the age of The cost is $45 for four 13 must be accompanied by a parent or have a consent form weeks. on file. Additional classes to sign This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Putnam up for now are: County District Library. For any questions, call the Ottawa Adult Winter Art Series and Library at 419-523-3747. the Balanced Body, Balanced Life Seminar with Shane Lear Touches From the Heart on March 1. Touches From the Heart will be at the Leipsic EdwardsCall 419-741-4118 or visit Gamper Memorial location at 11 a.m. on Feb. 22. www.delphosareaartguild.com Julie Honigford will offer free warm drinks, coffees and to view additional details and teas. She will also be sharing information about the different register online. types. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Putnam County District Library. Family Fun Movie Night The Putnam County District Library in Ottawa will offer the movie at 6 p.m. Feb. 25. Hint: Turkeys travel back in time to change their future. All are welcome to see this free movie. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Putnam County District Library. For any questions, call the Ottawa Library at 419523-3747. Visit our website for more programs at www.mypcdl.org.

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Wildcat boys look to close strong, starting with Mustangs

By JIM METCALFE Staff Writer jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com Jeffersons boys basketball team comes off a split weekend, falling 79-70 to Northwest Conference archrival Spencerville Friday night and then belting Fort Jennings 69-47 in a nonconference affair Friday night, the Wildcats (11-7, 1-6), who will play their final three games on the road, pay a visit to The Corral and take on the Allen East Mustangs. According to head coach Marc Smith, this group of Mustangs has a pair of fourth-year varsity leaders in the forefront. Matt Shuey and Roger Rex have played a lot of ball there and they are concerns: how to handle their experience. They have a freshman named Miller who will be a good player when Mox he matures but it solid right now, Smith explained. (Rick) Sherrick is in his first year as a head coach and those kids really play hard for him. One thing they are doing better this year is defending their opponents. They run and jump very well and they are long and lanky; they arent real stocky but athletic. They play a lot of man-to-man defense but they also use a 1-3-1 zone to try and take advantage of that length. They push the ball more than in the past but once they slow it down, they are looking to get the ball inside. Most teams today in a half-court game play 5-out or 4-out, 1-in, but they play a 3-out, 2-in; you dont see that a lot anymore. They are good at getting second and third shots, so that might be the biggest key for us. The Wildcats, who outscore foes by 5.5 a game (59.7-54.2), outrebound foes by 6.0 per game (28.8-22.8) but have 2.1 more turnovers (13.5-11.4), will look to seniors Ross Thompson (14.4 markers, 8.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists an outing), Austin Jettinghoff (8.8 points, 2.5 boards, 2.9 assists), Tyler Rice (3.8 markers, 2.1 boards) and Tyler Mox (1.9 counters), junior Nick Fitch (2.9 points, 2.8 boards), sophomore Trey Smith (21.6 counters, 7.0 caroms, 2.1 dimes) and freshman Jace Stockwell (5.4 points, 3.1 boards, Rice 5.7 assists) to take care of business. As well, sophomore Dalton Hicks remains sidelined due to rehabbing an injury. One thing we have caught on to what Allen East has done this year is they are only averaging 45-47 points a game, so they have struggled to score. That means its doubly important not to let them get extra opportunities, plus we can get out and run if we control the defensive boards, Smith continued. We just need to keep doing what weve been doing: rebounding, sharing the basketball, moving the basketball, playing with intensity. For the most part, weve done all that. Weve also generally shot well. The only thing Id really like to see us do is create offense off of our defense. Whats that can make the difference in big games. Even in last weeks split, Smith was pleased. I thought we played good basketball both nights. Spencerville is a very talented team and did what they were supposed to do; they made a couple more plays than we did, he added. The next night, we did what we were supposed to do. We didnt have a hangover from the night before and had a fast tart, exactly what was needed. Thats what I want to see out of this team; the ability to move on from a tough loss. The Wildcats will hit the road Saturday in the back end of a double weekend, heading to Van Wert to battle the Cougars.

Lady Green uses 2nd period toward defeat of Jeffcats

By JIM METCALFE Staff Writer jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com OTTOVILLE Ottoville bounced back from a slow start with a solid second period and went on to take a 56-46 non-league girls basketball triumph over Jefferson Wednesday night at L.W. Heckman Gymnasium. The game was a makeup from a Jan. 25 postponement. The Lady Green (11-8) used a 46-32 edge off the backboards (23-12 offensive) to help seal the deal. They were led by a pair of double-doublers: junior Lexie Wannemacher (20 markers, 15 boards) and all-around senior Taylor Mangas (13 counters, 15 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 assists). The Lady Wildcats (9-11) had a trio in twin digits: senior Katie Goergens with 17 (4 treys), despite picking up her fourth foul at 4:46 of the second period, 12 by junior Brooke Culp (5 boards, 4 assists) and 10 from senior Rileigh Stockwell (9 caroms, 3 steals). We gambled a lot on the perimeter; we tried to trap their guards. We forced some turnovers but when they handled the pressure, we didnt slide down quick enough to defend the post and rebound, Jefferson mentor Dave Hoffman noted. Wannemacher scoring 20 inside was big for us. Katie getting in foul trouble snuck up on us and it hurt us when she had to go to the bench, plus had to be

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By JIM METCALFE Sports Editor jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com You know, the situation involving Oklahoma State AllAmerican and soon-to-be NBA lottery pick Marcus Smart and Texas Tech fan Jeff Orr under the basket Saturday night brings some questions to my mind. Not whether Mr. Smart deserved the 3-game suspension he did or whether Orr should lose his seat he is voluntarily not attending any more Red Raider home games this year. That is probably a good idea. They both got caught up in a tough and emotional situation and they both are sorry. I really dont know what Mr. Orr actually observed to Mr. Smart its he-said, he-said and who knows if anyone really remembers in the heat of an intense Big 12 mens basketball game what was uttered. No, it involves my ominous fear that this may be the start of more situations like this, especially at the collegiate level. We see it all the time watching college basketball on ESPN, or whatever station is carrying it: fans that seemingly get more and more hostile, rowdy, intense, downright frightening, etc., especially in some of these band-boxes. Lets face it, when you see fans that camp out for days and even a week ahead of time in the snow and cold of a Krzyzewski-ville (I made sure that is how his name is spelled!) and the Cameron Indoor Crazies; the Carrier Dome fanatics before their home game with Duke; well, you name it they are already ramped up and I am sure even more so with a little liquid courage. Throw in fans that believe that since they spent good money to buy that ticket, that gives them the right to say and do whatever they want toward an opponent and not have a reaction. I also believe that part of this is some of the coaches on the sideline that go berzerk far too often and then wonder why their players do the same when a call goes against them. We all see it on TV; no player ever commits a foul (started in the pros, mind you), for instance, even if they rip the opponents head off and roll it down the street like a bowling ball. That is an exaggeration but its for effect. I agree with Michigan State coach Tom Izzo about the increasing role that social media is also playing in this, with the microscope being turned up a notch or two or 10 on these student-athletes on a 24-7 watch; that includes those that arent Twittering, Tweeting, posting, etc., their hourly schedule, which is a whole different story. Hear is my take: how many other fans were actually doing the same thing as Orr that night every chance they could get? How many fans were trying to get in the head of Mr. Smart? Orr may indeed not be there in that spot but is the next guy going to be any better? See MUSINGS, page 7

careful after that when she was in. She to take its first lead of 13-11 on her was scoring pretty well for us and when 3-ball at 6:42. Jefferson senior Jasmine she went out, our bench didnt help us at McDougall (6:20) and Stockwell (5:55) that point like they have been. answered but that was short-lived. Ottoville mentor Dave Kleman was Mangas hit another trifecta, this time at pleased with how his troops replied. 4:58 from the right side, to gave them the Jefferson came out hot and built lead for good; she went on to tally 12 in that 11-0 lead. We kept battling, he the canto to help Ottoville reach a 23-15 explained. Thats what you get with edge on a power move by freshman trying to put four classes together; its Alexis Thorbahn at 1:52. A hoop-andnever pretty and mold them together. I harm from Culp at 1:21 accounted for told Hoffy that its never pretty when we the halftime score of 23-18, Ottoville. play each other and he agreed with me. Jefferson turned it over 11 times in We have those young girls still learning the period to Ottovilles seven. Goergens how to play consistent baspicked up her third foul at ketball. 5:12 and fourth 26 ticks later The Red and White and was done until the secscored those first 11 points ond half. of the contest, with Goergens The Lady Green conswishing a pair of treys in tinued its steady attack in the first 2:38, and finished it period three, this time on a drive by Culp at 2:38. behind the inside power of Wannemacher went to work, Wannemachers 10 counknocking in a third-chance ters, to not only stay in the putback at 1;11 and a secondlead but add to it. Culps six chancer at 2.1 seconds, to get counters tried to match that the Green and Gold within but Ottoville started to take 11-4. command on the backboards Both teams used extended 13-6. Ottoville had its largest Goergens pressure to bother the other lead to that time of 37-24 on a from the start, Jefferson especially with deuce by freshman Brooke Mangas (6 its 1-3-1 half-court trap to force eight dimes, 5 boards) at 3:20 and when freshearly miscues (24 total) and Ottoville man Alicia Honigford drilled a triple its man scheme to force five errors (25). from the left corner at 39 ticks, they held That was only the beginning of the a 42-31 edge after three periods. rally. The hosts scored the first nine of the second canto, all by Mangas, See JEFFCATS, page 7

Yankees star Jeter to retire after 2014 season

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ships, Jeter was the last link to the powerful Yankees teams NEW YORK To Derek that won three straight crowns Jeter, it was just another day from 1998-2000. Longtime to get ready for spring train- teammates Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte retired after ing. On a minor-league field at last year. Derek Jeter is Mr. Yankee the New York Yankees complex in Florida, he took bat- of his era, Yankees co-chairting practice, fielded ground- man Hank Steinbrenner told ers and chatted with team- The Associated Press. He mates. And then he drove was the face of one of the away in his Mercedes, offer- greatest teams ever. Jeter was limited to 17 ing no hint that the countdown to his retirement had games last season while trying to recover from a broalready begun. ken left ankle susHours later, tained during the Jeter alerted the 2012 playoffs. He sports world: This hit only .190 with will be his final one homer and season. seven RBIs. I know it in my Last year was heart. The 2014 a tough one for season will be my me. As I suffered last year playing through a bunch professional baseof injuries, I realball, Jeter posted ized that some Wednesday in a of the things that long letter on his always came easFacebook page. ily to me and were I have gotten the Jeter always fun had very most out of my life playing baseball and I started to become a struggle, Jeter wrote. The one thing have absolutely no regrets. While it was no secret I always said to myself was the team captain was get- that when baseball started to ting close to the end of his feel more like a job, it would brilliant career as he neared be time to move forward. So really it was months 40 especially after injuries wrecked him last season ago when I realized that this Jeters announcement caught season would likely be my last. As I came to this conclumany by surprise. In fact, some people won- sion and shared it with my dered whether his account friends and family, they all had been hacked. But it was told me to hold off saying quickly confirmed that one anything until I was absoof the greatest players in the lutely 100 percent sure. And history of baseballs most sto- the thing is, I could not be more sure. ried franchise was serious. A 13-time All-Star shortstop who led the Yankees to See JETER, page 7 five World Series champion-

Associated Press MEN PITTSBURGH Tyler Ennis made a 35-footer at the buzzer to help No. 1 Syracuse remain unbeaten with a 58-56 win over No. 25 Pitt on Wednesday night. Syracuse (24-0, 11-0 ACC) remained one of two undefeated teams in Division I along with Wichita State. Trailing by one with 4.4 seconds left, Ennis caught the inbounds pass and dribble up the court before hitting the shot over two defenders. Talib Zanna, who led Pitt

(20-5, 8-4) with 16 points and 14 rebounds, had given Pitt a 56-55 lead with 4.4 seconds remaining after he hit two free throws. It was Pitts first loss at home to a top-5 team in the 12-year history of the Petersen Events Center, their on-campus arena. The Panthers (20-5, 8-4) had been 9-0 against top-five teams and 13-1 against teams ranked in the top 10. C.J. Fair led Syracuse with 14 points. No. 6 VILLANOVA 87, DEPAUL 62 ROSEMONT, Ill.

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Darrun Hilliard scored 22 points, JayVaughn Pinkston had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Villanova beat DePaul for its sixth straight win. The Wildcats made a season-high 15 3-pointers and had five players score in double figures in an efficient tuneup for Sundays Big East showdown with Creighton. James Bell had 16 points and Ryan Arcidiacono finished with 14, including four 3s. Villanova (22-2, 10-1)

opened a 3-game trip with its eighth consecutive victory against DePaul. The Wildcats, who lost 96-68 to Creighton on Jan. 20, lead the Big East by one game over the idle Bluejays. Brandon Young had a seasonhigh 27 points for DePaul (10-15, 2-10), which has lost seven in a row. No. 14 KENTUCKY 64, AUBURN 56 See TOP, page 7

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Monta Ellis had 23 points and nine rebounds and Dirk Nowitzki added 18 points as the Dallas Mavericks handed the Indiana Pacers their third home loss of the season, 81-73 on Wednesday night. The Mavericks (32-22), who have won six of seven, finished a 3-game road trip heading into the NBA All-Star break. Dallas 5-game winning streak was snapped at Charlotte on Tuesday. George Hill had 14 points,and Lance Stephenson and Danny Granger both scored 13 for the Pacers (40-12), who have lost two out of three. The Mavericks scored the first six points of the fourth quarter and took a 66-62 lead when Ellis made a free throw

with 6:55 remaining. ROCKETS 113, WIZARDS 112 HOUSTON James Harden scored 35 points and his layup with 0.7 seconds remaining lifted Houston over Washington. The victory sends the Rockets into the All-Star break with a season-best 7-game winning streak. John Wall gave Washington the lead with a pair of free throws with 4 seconds left. Trevor Ariza fouled out when he pushed Harden to the ground on the ensuing inbounds pass. It was ruled a foul away from the play, giving Houston one free throw and possession. Harden, who was 16-for-16 at the line, made the free throw before grabbing a pass from Chandler Parsons and driving into the lane for the winning shot.

The Wizards had a chance to win at the end but Kevin Seraphins shot clanged off the rim. Ariza had a season-high 32 points with a career-high 10 3-pointers. SPURS 104, CELTICS 92 BOSTON Tim Duncan scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, powering injury-depleted San Antonio to a win over Boston. Marco Belinelli added 16 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for the Spurs, who played without guards Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili and forward Tiago Splitter all sidelined with injuries. Boris Diaw added 18 points and Duncan grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Spurs to their fifth win in seven games. See NBA, page 7

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Associated Press SOCHI, Russia The gold market enjoyed big gains at the Sochi Olympics on Wednesday, getting an unexpected boost from the womens downhill. Tina Maze of Slovenia and Dominique Gisin of Switzerland were declared cogold medalists, the first time in Olympic Alpine history a race was won in a tie. On a day that had little to do with winter temperatures hit 63 degrees (17 C) the two friends covered the 1.69-mile (2.7-kilometer) Rosa Khutor course in 1 minute, 41.57 seconds. A tearful Lara Gut of Switzerland won the bronze, 0.10 seconds back. Im sure glad Im going to share this gold with Tina, Gisin said. The favorites, Maria HoeflRiesch of Germany and Julia Mancuso of the U.S., were afterthoughts. Hoefl-Riesch, eyeing a record-equaling fourth Olympic Alpine gold, finished 13th while Mancuso was eighth. Five other sports awarded gold medals on Day 6 of the Olympics: figure skating pairs, luge, Nordic combined, snowboarding and speedskating. Among the other gold medalists were speedskater Stefan Groothuis, who added to the mighty haul of the Dutch at the oval; Eric Frenzel of Germany, who has been the steadiest in Nordic combined the last two years; and Kaitlyn Farrington of the United States, who defeated defending champion Torah Bright in the womens halfpipe. ALPINE SKIING: Gisin is becoming an old hand at these kinds of outcomes two of her three downhill victories have been ties. She also is having a far better Olympics than the one in Vancouver, where she went tumbling and airborne in the downhill. This was Gisins first major medal. Maze won two silvers in Vancouver and was hardly troubled about splitting the pot of gold. Its even more interesting because its not a usual thing, said Maze, who started 30 minutes after Gisin. Its something special. FIGURE SKATING: Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov maintained Russias long tradition in pairs, winning gold in their home Olympics. Teammates Ksenia Stolbova and Fedor Klimov took silver. Russia or the Soviet Union had won gold in 12 straight Olympics in the event before the streak ended four years ago. I think tonight all of the country will celebrate this beautiful victory, Trankov said. SPEEDSKATING: The Dutch ruled at the oval again, with Groothuis taking the gold in the 1,000 meters and upsetting 2-time Olympic champion Shani Davis of the U.S. Groothuis won in 1 minute, 8.39 seconds and was followed by Denny Morrison of Canada and 500 champion Michel Mulder of the Netherlands. The Dutch have won 10 of 15 medals through the first five events. Davis was eighth, denied in his bid to become the first man to win the same speedskating event at three straight Olympics. SNOWBOARDING: Farrington posted a score of 91.75 during her second run, just good enough to beat Brights 91.50. 2002 Olympic champion Kelly Clark took bronze to give the United States another medal. MENS HOCKEY: Sweden showed off its deep offensive talent in its Olympic opener, getting two goals from Erik Karlsson and one from Henrik Zetterberg in a 4-2 win over the Czech Republic. Switzerland also won but needed a late deflection to beat Latvia 1-0. The Swiss scored with 7.9 seconds left and Simon Moser was credited with the goal that appeared to carom off a Latvian player in front of the net. WOMENS HOCKEY: Canada defeated the U.S. in womens hockey 3-2 in a preview of the expected gold medal match. Meghan Agosta scored twice for Canada and assisted on Hayley Wickenheisers goal. This was the fifth time these teams have met in the Olympics but the first since womens hockey was added to the Winter Games in 1998 that they have played in the preliminary round. In the days other game, Finland beat Switzerland 4-3. NORDIC COMBINED: Frenzel, who served two years in the German army, won the individual normal hill. He led after ski jumping and powered home on the cross-country course. I cant describe this feeling, its so perfect, he said. Frenzel, the runaway World Cup leader, was followed by Akito Watabe of Japan and Magnus Krog of Norway. CURLING: Chinas curlers kept up their surprise run by beating Switzerland and Germany, leaving the team at the top of the standings with four straight wins. With Sweden (3-1) losing to Denmark 8-5 in the evening session, Norway (3-0) is the only other unbeaten team in the competition after defeating Germany 8-5 in the morning. On the womens side, undefeated Canada downed Britain 9-6 in a game that went down to the final stone and sent the U.S. to the edge of elimination. The Canadians joined Switzerland in first place at 3-0. TWO TOBIS ARE TERRIFIC: Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt won doubles gold, keeping Germany on track for a sweep of the luge events at the Sochi Games. Their run of 1 minute, 38.933 seconds gave Germany its 10th gold in 14 doubles races since 1964. The sliding superpower has now won 70 out of 120 luge medals awarded in the past 50 years. HEAT IS STILL ON: Sochi was bathed in sunshine and warm temperatures amid the palm trees in the resort city next to the Black Sea. Highs hit 63 degrees (17 degrees C). The heat made life difficult for skiers and snowboarders in the nearby mountains, where local organizers have stored surplus snow, but they have yet to tap into it. MEDALS RACE: Norway held the overall medals lead with 12, including four gold. Canada had the same number of gold and 10 medals overall as did the Netherlands. The United States and Russia both had nine medals overall but the Americans had three golds, while the hosts had two. Germany had eight medals overall but six of them were gold. THURSDAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Norways Emil Hegle Svendsen and Tarjei Boe have good chances of adding to Norways medal haul at the Sochi Olympics when they compete in the mens 20-kilometer individual biathlon, one of six medals being contested. American stars struggling in Olympics early days: What a stunning sight: ani Davis gliding around the speedskating oval, head down in defeat, staring glumly at the ice. For the U.S. Olympic team, its becoming more and more common. One after another, some of the biggest American stars have wiped out in sunny Sochi. From Bode Miller and Julia Mancuso to Shaun White and Sarah Hendrickson, this is hardly shaping up as an Olympics to remember for the U.S. team. Davis was just the latest to falter, finishing eighth Wednesday in the 1,000 meters, a race he won at the last two Winter Games. He was hoping to become the first male speedskater to pull off a three-peat. He didnt come close, fading badly after a quicker-than-expected start. Hes got plenty of company. Miller faltered in the mens downhill. Mancuso, after getting a surprise bronze in the super combined, failed to medal in the womens downhill, her best discipline. White dropped out of one event and joined Davis in failing to even win a medal in another, the halfpipe, he owned at the last two games. Hendrickson never had a chance after undergoing major knee surgery six months ago. The U.S., which led the overall medals table at the 2010 Vancouver Games with 37, was fourth in the standings with nine as of Wednesday, trailing Norway, Canada and the Netherlands. Four of the American medals have come in snowboarding, including gold for Kaitlyn Farrington and bronze for Kelly Clark in the halfpipe on Wednesday night. But they are hardly household names back home. Not like White, Davis and Miller.

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His agent, Casey Close, said Jeter wanted to declare his intentions before the Yankees start spring training later this week so that his future status wouldnt be a distraction. The Yankees open camp for pitchers and catchers on Friday. Jeter has said hes healthy and ready to go at 39, his next birthday is in June. Derek called me this morning to tell me that he planned to retire following the season, Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner said. Said Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, a former Jeter teammate: Im excited for him. Its kind of nice to see him go out on his own terms. Jeter is the Yankees career hits leader with 3,316. Hes ninth on the all-time list; a 200-hit season would put him in fifth place. Jeter is a lifetime .312 hitter in 19 seasons, with 256 home runs and 1,261 RBIs. He has scored 1,876 runs, stolen 348 bases and is a five-time Gold Glove winner. Added up, his numbers put him among the greats in Yankees history, with fans often invoking the names of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle when mentioning Jeters legacy. But No. 2 is defined by so much more than his numbers. His backhanded flip in the playoffs, his diving catch into the stands, his speech to close old Yankee Stadium and his home run for career hit No. 3,000. An October presence for so many years Jeter is a career .321 hitter in seven World Series he also became Mr. November in 2001. His winning, 10th-inning homer came shortly after midnight in a Game 4 that began on Halloween. Jeter was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1996, the season the Yankees won their first World Series since 1978 and reestablished themselves as a major force. He was the MVP of the 2000 World Series.

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Rajon Rondo led Boston with 16 points and Kris Humphries and rookie Kelly Olynyk had 15 apiece. The Celtics fell to 4-18 against Western Conference teams. Boston was minus guard Avery Bradley, who was sidelined with a sprained right ankle. TIMBERWOLVES 117, NUGGETS 90 MINNEAPOLIS Kevin Love started practicing early for All-Star weekend, making 6-of11 shots from 3-point range and totaling 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead Minnesota over Denver. Love, chosen as a first-time starter for the Western Conference team, will also take part in the 3-point shooting contest this weekend in New Orleans. Denver (24-27) has dropped nine of 13 and four in a row to fall behind Minnesota (25-28) and into 11th place in the West. The Wolves trail eighth-place Phoenix by six games. Jordan Hamilton led the Nuggets with 16 points and seven assists and J.J. Hickson

added 14 points and 13 rebounds. Corey Brewer added 22 points, J.J. Barea pitched in 18 points on 8-for-8 shooting and Ricky Rubio had 11 points and 12 assists for the Wolves, who had coach Rick Adelman back on the sideline. He missed the previous game on Monday, an absence he said was related to his wifes health. CAVALIERS 93, PISTONS 89 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Kyrie Irvings 3-pointer as the shot clock expired with 27.2 seconds remaining keyed Clevelands victory over Detroit. Tristan Thompson scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter for Cleveland, overpowering Detroits vaunted front line as the Cavaliers rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final period. Cleveland won its fourth straight and snapped the Pistons 3-game winning streak. Andre Drummond had 16 points and 17 rebounds for the Pistons but didnt do much in the fourth quarter, when Thompson took control inside. Cleveland led by one in the final minute when Irving stepped

back and made his big 3 to put the Cavs ahead 89-85. Cleveland beat the Pistons for the first time in eight meetings. Detroit was playing its second game under interim coach John Loyer after Maurice Cheeks was fired Sunday. RAPTORS 104, HAWKS 83 TORONTO DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points, Kyle Lowry had 16 points and 13 assists and Toronto snapped a 5-game home losing streak to Atlanta. Patrick Patterson scored 14 and Terrence Ross 13 as the Raptors beat the Hawks in Toronto for the first time since March 17, 2010, when Chris Bosh hit a jumper in the closing seconds of a 106-105 victory. Greivis Vasquez scored 12 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 14 rebounds as Toronto won for the 10th time in 12 home games and maintained a 3-game edge over Brooklyn atop the Atlantic Division. The Raptors had lost seven of their past eight home meetings with the Hawks. Gustavo Ayon had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Paul Millsap

scored 17 for the Hawks, who have lost five straight. Atlanta lost for the fourth time in five road games. GRIZZLIES 86, MAGIC 81 ORLANDO, Fla. Zach Randolph had 20 points, Courtney Lee added 17 and Memphis held off Orlando. Memphis beat the Magic for the sixth straight time and enters the All-Star break having won eight of its last 11. The Grizzlies led by as many as 13 points in the second half before having to fight off several Magic runs down the stretch. Memphis also lost center Marc Gasol in the third quarter after he aggravated a left knee injury. Nik Vucevic had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Magic. NETS 105, BOBCATS 89 NEW YORK Paul Pierce scored 25 points to lead Brooklyn over Charlotte. Deron Williams added 13 points and seven assists and Andray Blatche scored 13 off the bench to help the Nets win their final home game before the AllStar break.

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AUBURN, Ala. Andrew Harrison scored 16 points to help Kentucky overcome shooting struggles and hold on for a victory over Auburn. The Wildcats (19-5, 9-2 Southeastern Conference) won their fourth consecutive game despite making just 17-of-55 shots (30.8 percent). They made 9-of-12 free throws over the final 2 minutes to put away the Tigers (11-11, 3-8) despite scoring 16 points below their season average. No. 24 UCONN 83, SOUTH FLORIDA 40 HARTFORD, Conn. DeAndre Daniels scored 12 points to lead a balanced UConn offense in a rout of South Florida. Freshman Kentan Facey added 10 points for the 24th-ranked Huskies (195, 7-4 American Athletic Conference), who held the Bulls to just 12 baskets and 24 percent shooting. Musa Abdul-Aleem had eight points for South Florida (12-13, 3-9) which has lost three of its last four games. WOMEN LOUISVILLE, Ky. Shoni Schimmel scored 21 points and No. 4 Louisville held off Temple 60-50 on Wednesday night. Though Louisville (242, 12-1 American Athletic Conference) bounced back from a loss Sunday to No. 1 Connecticut, sloppy play throughout resulted in its

lowest scoring total this season. The Cardinals shot 40 percent from the field (22of-55), made just 12-of-26 free throws and committed 11 turnovers, a combination that left the door open for Temple up to the final minute. The Cardinals survived only because their performance was markedly better than the Owls (12-12, 6-7), who couldnt take advantage because of their own ragged play featuring 17 turnovers, 1-of-9 free-throw shooting and 38 percent shooting from the field. Asia Taylor had 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Antonita Slaughter added 12 points for Louisville. Tyonna Williams had 12 points for Temple. No. 7 BAYLOR 75, TEXAS TECH 58 LUBBOCK, Texas Odyssey Sims scored 30 points to lead Baylor past Texas Tech. Sims had her 11th game of at least 30 points, making six 3-pointers and going 11-of-19 overall from the field. Nina Davis added 13 points and 10 rebounds to help the Lady Bears (21-3, 11-1 Big 12) win their seventh in a row after dropping back-to-back games in mid-January. Sims left the game briefly in the first half with what appeared to be an injury to her right leg or ankle but was back within a couple of minutes. Jasmine Caston scored 19 points for the Lady Raiders (6-18, 0-13).

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Yes, there is supposed to be some kind of code of conduct about attending a game but one wonders how much it is enforced until it has to be. Maybe I am overreacting, that this was a blip on the road and wont happen again. Hopefully, maybe this event will spur a real dialogue both within and without about what being a true basketball fans really means: rooting you team on vociferously and yet not having to denigrate your opponent, for an example. The problem is: Orr felt empowered en-couraged if you will to act as he did by those around him and what seemingly is a growing culture around him. It really isnt courage to follow along with what everyone else is doing, knowing that for the most part, you wont be called out for it. It takes more courage to NOT do what everyone else does in this case, not yell ANYTHING at Mr. Smart and treat this as the game it is. I know when money is involved and there is a LOT of it for college basketball this may not be realistic. Oh well; thanks for reading!

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Jefferson continued to try and scratch their way back behind their trapping pressure but they only forced four miscues in the finale. Wannemacher tacked on six more points in the span. Though Goergens dropped in eight (including 2 more bombs), her Wildcats couldnt get any closer the final margin on a Goergens basket. We started off quick. We forced turnovers and that got us out well, Hoffman added. Unfortunately, we couldnt sustain it. Once Ottoville adjusted, they started to take advantage inside and once they got rolling, it was tough for us to recover. Too often, when we forced turnovers after that, we gave it right back. Still, I was extremely pleased

with our defensive intensity all night, especially in the first period; it was tremendous. Jefferson concluded with the following stats: 16-of-49 shots (5-of14 triples) for 32.7 percent; 9-of-14 free shots (64.3%); and 17 fouls. We are very much a work in progress with our young girls gaining experience. Either I have a lot more gray this year or a lot less hair, Kleman added. Again, the girls keep battling and we had a great second quarter. Once we took the lead, we held on to it. Thats an area we need to improve, too; putting a team away when we have the chance. Ottoville ended up at 21-of-57 shooting, 3-of-14 treys, for 36.8 percent; 11-of-20 foul shots (55%); and 14 fouls. In junior varsity action, Ottoville

grabbed a 37-15 triumph. Leading Ottoville was junior Lyndsey Wannemacher with 16. For Jefferson (11-9), sophomore Jessica Pimpas netted four. Both teams return to the court tonight: Jefferson for its regularseason finale at home versus NWC foe Allen East and Ottoville on the road at long-time season-ender McComb. VARSITY JEFFERSON (46) Heather Pohlman 0-0-0, Brooke Culp 3-6-12, Lindsay Deuel 0-00, Katie Goergens 6-1-17, Rileigh Stockwell 4-2-10, Hannah Sensibaugh 0-0-0, Gabby Pimpas 1-0-3, Shelby Koenig 0-0-0, Makayla Binkley 0-00, Jasmine McDougall 2-0-4, Tori Black 0-0-0, Jessica Pimpas 0-0-0. Totals 11-5-9/14-46.

OTTOVILLE (56) Nicole Kramer 1-0-2, Chelsey Boecker 0-0-0, Taylor Mangas 3-513, Brooke Mangas 2-2-6, Monica Sarka 1-0-2, Alicia Honigford 1-03, Alexis Thorbahn 1-0-2, Courtney Von Sossan 0-0-0, Haley Landwehr 0-0-0, Annie Lindeman 3-2-8, Lexie Wannemacher 9-2-20, Lindsey Wannemacher 0-0-0. Totals 18-311/20-56. Score By Quarters: Jefferson 11 7 13 15 46 Ottoville 4 19 19 14 - 56 Three-point goals: Jefferson, Goergens 4, G. Pimpas; Ottoville, T. Mangas 2, Honigford. JUNIOR VARSITY JEFFERSON (15) Taylor Stroh 0-0-0, Heather Pohlman 0-0-0, Kiya Wollenhaupt

0-0-0, Mackenzie Hammons 1-0-3, Kelsey Berelsman 1-0-2, Lindsey Jettinghoff 0-0-0, Tori Black 0-11, Jessica Pimpas 1-2-4, Bailey Gorman 1-0-3, Shelby Koenig 0-22. Totals 2-2-5/10-15. OTTOVILLE (37) Madison Knodell 2-0-5, Autumn Neer 1-0-2, Nicole Kramer 1-03, Chelsey Boecker 0-0-0, Alexis Thorbahn 0-0-0, Courtney Von Sossan 2-0-6, Haley Landwehr 1-0-3, Lexie Wannemacher 1-02, Lyndsey Wannemacher 7-2-16. Totals 10-5-2/7-37. Score by Quarters: Jefferson 6 4 0 5 - 15 Ottoville 13 7 11 6 - 37 Three-point goals: Jefferson, Hammons, Gorman; Ottoville, Von Sossan 2, Knodell, Kramer, Landwehr.

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Q: I learned from an old newspaper clipping that in July 1942, a town north of Joliet, Ill., was named Lidice after a small town in Czechoslovakia razed by Germans. A granite memorial known as the Light of Liberty was dedicated. Does this town still exist? Ive searched maps and tried to find info on this town, but I uncover nothing. Can you help? -- W.O., Centralia, Ill. A: In 1942, as punishment for the assassination of the Nazi official Reinhard Heydrich, Hitler ordered the small Czechoslovakian town Lidice be destroyed. The citizens were rounded up. The men were killed by firing squad. The women were shot or sent to concentration camps. Of the children, seven were sent to SS families to be raised as Germans, and 81 were sent to an extermination camp. The village was then leveled -- it was as if it had never existed. A few days after the attack, Dominic Romano, the developer of Stern Park, Ill., renamed Stern Park to Lidice. There was a dedication of the monument you mention, which was attended by the then-exiled president of Czechoslovakia. The monument still stands. Lidice is now a part of the larger city of Crest Hill. The correct pronunciation of Lidice is Li-di-tseh. Q: What is Richard Thomas of The Waltons doing these days? Did he remarry? -- B.M., Western Grove, Ark. A: Since The Waltons, Richard Thomas has continued with his acting career. He has many guest appearances and a great deal of stage performances. You may have seen him on Rizzoli & Isles, Law & Order or Taking Woodstock. Thomas has been married twice. His first marriage, to Alma Gonzales, lasted from 1975 to 1993 and produced a son and triplet daughters. He married his second wife, Georgiana Bischoff, in November 1994. They have one son. Q: Several friends and I have been debating about who voices Howard Wolowitzs mother on The Big Bang Theory. Two of us believe Simon Helberg (the actor who plays Wolowitz) is doing his mothers voice, while the others say it is a female cast member. We have a small wager on the outcome. Can you help us? -- S.W., Peoria, Ill. A: Mrs. Wolowitzs voice on The Big Bang Theory is neither Helbergs nor a female cast members. It is the voice of Carol Ann Susi. You can see her as Mrs. Maccabee in the 2011 film Just Go With It. Q: What became of the driver of the limousine when President Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas? I know all the passengers are gone, but I have never heard about the driver. I would appreciate any information. -- R.B., Owensboro, Ky. A: Secret Service agent William Robert Greer was driving the presidential limousine on Nov. 22, 1963, when Kennedy was assassinated. Greer was born in Stewartstown, Ireland, on Sept. 22, 1909, and came to the U.S. in 1929. After working as a chauffeur to wealthy Boston families, he enlisted in the Navy and served in World War II. In 1945, Greer joined the Secret Service, where he became a personal bodyguard to Presidents Truman and Eisenhower. Greer was close to the Kennedy family, and he chauffeured them frequently. After the shooting, Greer was criticized by some for not moving the car forward soon enough. However, at that time, a senior agent had to give orders before a driver could do anything. In this case, that senior agent was Roy Kellerman, who was sitting to Greers right. Kellerman said he gave the order immediately to pull out of line, indicating the president was shot. According to Kellerman, Greer looked back at the president before following orders. The rules have changed since then. Now agents are taught to move away quickly if they think shots have been fired. Greer retired in 1966 and passed away in 1985 at age 75.

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Indulging friend is not helping him

Dear Annie: I have a either. (And frankly, drinking 75-year-old friend who was and smoking in bed is a fire brutally beaten by an intrud- waiting to happen.) Dear Annie: Every gather. Jim allowed the stranger to enter his home when he ering of my husbands family claimed he needed to use the means my mother-in-law has telephone. Jim suffered bro- to control the day, the converken bones and a head trauma sation, everything. It sucks the life out of me. and spent time Not once does she in a rehab facillisten to anyone ity. He still hasnt else or ask how fully recovered they are. She never and is mostly inquires whether confined to bed. Im OK. There is Jim has no never a sincere close family. He two-sided converabandoned his sation. Somehow, wife 38 years everything reverts ago, and his back to her and her daughter met need for attention. him for the first She does not get time in October. Annies Mailbox along with her inShe is his next laws and refuses to of kin, and when Jim was in a coma, she had to visit them. My father-in-law make some tough decisions sees his side of the family on about his care. She is not his own. All I can say to every perable to be involved as much now because she lives far son considering marriage is: away. Im in touch with her Open your eyes. If I had recoften, so she is aware of her ognized this pattern earlier, as fathers condition and says much as I love my husband, I he is capable of making in- wouldnt have married into formed decisions. The police this family. -- Glad the Holidays Are Over concur. Dear Glad: We underJim is alone, depressed and alcoholic. I check on him stand that she is difficult, but daily. Hes promised not to we feel sorry for your mothkill himself, but he has given er-in-law. She has no idea up on living. He has very lit- how to make friends or get tle energy and barely eats de- people to like her. She must spite the fact that food is pro- be a terribly unhappy person. vided. He just wants to lie in Dear Annie: You were bed, smoke and drink vodka. dead wrong in your response And thats my problem. I have been meeting his to N., who asked about requests for alcohol, but I feel helping his mother finanguilty about it. I dont want cially once her money runs to contribute to his death by out. He is under no obligafacilitating his drinking, but I tion to support his mother fear that depriving him only after Mom blew through all condemns him to an even of the money her husband more protracted demise. Jim left. This child has worked refuses to be hospitalized or hard his whole life and owes return to rehab, because he his mother nothing. I would will not be allowed to smoke not pay that lady a dime. or drink, and he wants to die Mom chose to spend stupidly, and so now she has to at home. If Jim is to recover, he live with that. He needs to needs to stop drinking, eat just tell her, Sorry, Mom, well and exercise, and it I am not a bank! -- Cathy in would be such a long and Michigan Dear Cathy: N. did not arduous road that he does not believe he can do it. Am ask whether to give money I right to make him comfort- to Mom, only that he wantable? Is this compassion or ed to provide for her, within reason. Setting up a limited wrongdoing? -- His Friend Dear Friend: Were go- monthly allowance (and no ing to side with compassion, additional funds) would work but please know what you are and would be a kindness. getting into. While Jim may tell you he is not suicidal, he is doing exactly that by a slower route. You cannot force him to choose life, but you dont want to be overcome with guilt and remorse,

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Winter takes toll on nations Father of TV sketch comedy pipes and pavement Sid Caesar dies at 91
CHICAGO (AP) This merciless winter is taking a heavy toll on the nations pipes and pavement, breaking hundreds of water mains that turn streets into frozen rivers and opening potholes so big they snap tire rims and wheel axles like Popsicle sticks. From Iowa to New York and Michigan to Georgia, the relentless cycle of snow and bitter cold is testing the strength of the steel-andcement skeletons on which our communities are built, the patience of the people who live there and the stamina of crews whose job is to keep the roads safe and the taps running. Even after the weather eases, state and local governments will be left with steep repair bills that could affect their budgets for months to come. In scores of cities, oncesmooth roadways have been transformed into obstacle courses by gaping potholes that can seriously damage passing vehicles but are too large to avoid. New York City crews filled 69,000 potholes in the first five weeks of the year nearly twice as many as the same period in 2013. In Iowa, a Des Moines official said the city has never endured so many broken water mains in the 100year history of its water utility. Michigans top transportation official warned that the icy conditions would create more potholes than weve probably ever seen in our lifetime. Busted water mains have created the most dramatic scenes and the greatest challenge for repair crews, who must dig into rock-hard ground to reach pipes that are up to a century old and cannot withstand the pressure exerted by earth that shifts as it freezes. On Tuesday, a broken water main in Detroit flooded several blocks, trapping cars that included a taxi. The cab driver had to be plucked out by rescue workers. The fireman came and got me out put me on his shoulder, Michael Hooks said. Thank you, Detroit firemen. The western Illinois city of Moline has had 61 water main breaks so far. Thats 10 more than anyone there can remember and a staggering number given that the community has just 240 miles of water lines. The repairs are made all the more difficult by dangerous subzero temperatures that freeze soil down to a depth of 3 or 4 feet. The crews out there, their coveralls are freezing solid, said Greg Swanson, general manager of Molines utilities. At times, their pant legs get so stiff, they cant even bend their knees. They get in their trucks to warm up a bit, and they just stay with it, he said. Because the ground is so rigid, leaking water often does not escape directly above the busted pipe, but travels hundreds of feet before finding a soft spot or an opening, occasionally shooting into the air like a geyser, Swanson said. Not only that, but the ground is so hard that the same digging machines that can normally expose a pipe in less than an hour have to scrape and claw for 11 hours or more to do the same job. The contractors say theyve never seen anything like it, said Doug Dunlap, a village trustee in the tiny Illinois community of Lyndon. Compounding the workers woes are parked vehicles that are difficult or impossible to move because water that rose to their bumpers has turned to ice.

Sinkhole swallows cars at Corvette Museum in Ky.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) It was a sight to make a classic car lover weep: A gaping sinkhole opened beneath the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky and swallowed eight prized cars like they were toys, piling them in a heap amid loose dirt and concrete fragments. It happened early Wednesday morning while the attraction dedicated to the classic American sports car was closed to visitors. Theyre all just kind of nose down in the bottom of the hole, said Western Kentucky University engineering professor Matt Dettman, part of a team brought in to assess the damage and stability of the surrounding area.

Ice storm causes another traffic jam in the South Study disputes value of routine mammograms
KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA Drivers got caught in monumental traffic jams and abandoned their cars Wednesday in North Carolina in a replay of what happened in Atlanta just two weeks ago, as another wintry storm across the South iced highways and knocked out electricity to more than a half-million homes and businesses. While Atlantas highways were clear, apparently because people learned their lesson and heeded forecasters unusually dire warnings to stay home, thousands of cars were backed up on the slippery, snow-covered interstates around Raleigh, N.C., and short commutes turned into hours-long journeys. As the storm glazed the South with snow and freezing rain, it also pushed northward along the Interstate 95 corridor, threatening to bring at least a halffoot of snow today to the already sick-ofwinter mid-Atlantic and Northeast. At least 11 deaths across the South were blamed on the treacherous weather, and nearly 3,300 airline flights nationwide were canceled. The situation in North Carolina was eerily similar to what happened in Atlanta: As snow started to fall around midday, everyone left work at the same time, despite warnings from officials to stay home altogether because the storm would move in quickly. It seemed like every other car was getting stuck, fishtailing, trying to move forward, said Caitlin Palmieri, who drove two blocks from her job at a crafts store in downtown Raleigh before getting stuck. She left her car behind and walked back to work. Soo Keith, of Raleigh, left work about a little after noon, thinking she would have plenty of time to get home before the worst of the snow hit. Instead, Keith drove a few miles in about two hours and decided to park and start walking. With a blanket draped over her shoulders, she made it home more than four hours later, likening her journey to the blizzard scene in the movie Dr. Zhivago. My face is all frozen, my glasses are all frozen, my hair is all frozen, the mother of two and Chicago native said as she walked the final mile to her house. I know how to drive in the snow. But this storm came on suddenly and everyone was leaving work at the same time. I dont think anybody did anything wrong; the weather just hit quickly. Raleigh city spokeswoman Jayne Kirkpatrick had no estimate of how many vehicles had been abandoned and was unable to say whether motorists might be stranded on the road overnight. If we find anyone that is stranded that needs water or food or whatever we can do for them, city crews will help, Kirkpatrick said. We hope it wont be too much longer before its no longer a problem. Forecasters warned of a potentially catastrophic storm across the South with more than an inch of ice possible in places. Snow was also forecast, with up to 3 inches possible in Atlanta overnight and much higher amounts in the Carolinas. Ice combined with wind gusts up to 30 mph snapped tree limbs and power lines. More than 200,000 homes and businesses lost electricity in Georgia, South Carolina had about 245,000 outages, and North Carolina around 100,000. Some people could be in the dark for days. As he did for parts of Georgia, President Barack Obama declared a disaster in South Carolina, opening the way for federal aid. In Myrtle Beach, S.C., palm trees were covered with a thick crust of ice. Associated Press A Canadian study that many experts say has major flaws has revived debate about the value of mammograms. The research suggests that these screening X-rays do not lower the risk of dying of breast cancer while finding many tumors that do not need treatment. The study gives longer follow-up on nearly 90,000 women who had annual breast exams by a nurse to check for lumps plus a mammogram, or the nurses breast exam alone. After more than two decades, breast cancer death rates were similar in the two groups, suggesting little benefit from mammograms. Its important to note that this study did not compare mammograms to no screening at all, as most other research on this topic has. Many groups have not endorsed breast exams for screening because of limited evidence that they save lives. Critics of the Canadian study also say it used outdated equipment and poor methods that made mammograms look unfairly ineffective. The study was published Wednesday in the British journal BMJ. Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer and cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Nearly 1.4 million new cases are diagnosed each year. Many studies have found that mammography saves lives, but how many and for what age groups is debatable. It also causes many false alarms and overtreatment of cancers never destined to become life-threatening. In the U.S., a government-appointed task force that gives screening advice does not back mammograms until age 50, and then only every other year. The American Cancer Society recommends them every year starting at age 40. Other countries screen less aggressively. In Britain, for example, mammograms are usually offered only every three years.

Six of the cars were owned by the museum and two a 1993 ZR-1 Spyder and a 2009 ZR1 Blue Devil were on loan from General Motors, said museum spokeswoman Katie Frassinelli. The other cars damaged were a 1962 black Corvette, a 1984 PPG Pace Car, a 1992 White 1 Millionth Corvette, a 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Corvette, a 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06 Corvette and a 2009 white 1.5 Millionth Corvette. All of these have a unique story behind them, said museum executive director Wendell Strode. Theyre special.

NEW YORK (AP) Milton Berle was million viewers weekly and earned its star the funnyman whose pioneering presence $1 million annually at a time when $5, he in the nations living rooms earned him the recalled, bought a steak dinner for two. When Caesars Hour left the air in title Mr. Television. But Berle echoed the past. His wildly 1957, Caesar was only 34. But the unforgivpopular wisecracks and cavorting were ing cycle of weekly television had taken a repurposed from his burlesque days for the toll: He relied on booze and pills for sleep every night so he could wake up and create brand-new miracle of TV. Sid Caesar was different. Arriving on more comedy. It took decades for Caesar to hit bottom. Berles heels in 1949, Caesar was the future of TV comedy a future that was ever- Then in 1977, he went cold turkey, which green and, with his death on Wednesday at turned me into a wild turkey, he wrote in 91, is certain to survive him. To put it sim- his memoir, Where Have I Been? With his ply: Caesar invented TV sketch comedy and wife, Florence (who died in 2010 after more than 60 years of marriage), by gave it stature as a funhouse his side, recovery had begun. mirror of the everyday. After his golden days of live Saturday Night Live, to TV, Caesar found success in name the most obvious examfilms (Its a Mad, Mad, Mad, ple, is a weekly homage to his Mad World as well as Brooks creation. Silent Movie and History To do it, Caesar gathered a of the World: Part One, and dream team of fellow performthe musical Grease), on ers and writers among them Broadway (Simons Little Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Neil Me) and even scored in Simon and Woody Allen a nonsinging role with the whose own impact on comedy Metropolitan Opera in its 1987 will likewise be lasting. production of the operetta Die From my vantage point, Fledermaus. said Reiner, which was someOn Your Show of Shows, times no further than an inch Sid Caesar Caesar staged 90 minutes of from his face, and one time nose on nose, he was inarguably the greatest skits, revues, pantomime and satire that his pantomimist, monologist and single sketch audience found not only hilarious, but also vividly relatable. His comedy style, while comedian who ever worked in television. He was one of the truly great comedi- often antic, was rooted in reality. His humor observational, humanistic ans of my time, and one of the finest privileges Ive had in my entire career was that I exposed the telling truths of everyday life. How friends fight over a restaurant was able to work for him, Allen said. Caesar was a brawny young man with check. How a schoolboy at his first dance a beetle brow, rubber face and distinctive musters the nerve to talk to a girl. How a mole on his left cheek whose first come- gum ball machine behaves when fed a coin dy-variety show, The Admiral Broadway (one of Caesars countless impersonations). Revue, premiered in February 1949 and Or how someone, like his double-talking was off the air by June. Its fatal shortcom- German professor, manages to pose as an ing: unimagined popularity. It was selling expert despite expertise in nothing. Real life is the true comedy, he said more Admiral television sets than the company could make. Admiral, its exclusive in a 2001 interview with The Associated Press. Then everybody knows what youre sponsor, pulled out. But the audience was primed for Caesars talking about. Caesar brought observationsubsequent efforts. Your Show of Shows, al comedy to TV before the term, or such which debuted in 1950, and Caesars latter-day practitioners as Jerry Seinfeld, Hour three years later, drew as many as 60 were even born.

Most states lag in health insurance sign-ups

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON Most states are still lagging when it comes to sign-ups under President Barack Obamas health care law, but an Associated Press analysis of numbers reported Wednesday finds a dozen high-achievers getting ahead of the game. Huge disparities are emerging in how well states are living up to federal enrollment targets, and that will help determine if the White House reaches its unofficial goal of having 7 million signed up by the end of March, six weeks away. Connecticut is the nations top performer, signing up more than twice the number of residents it had been projected to enroll by the end of January. Massachusetts, which pioneered the approach Obama took in his law, is at the bottom of the list having met only 5 percent of its target. Six Republican-led states Florida, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, and Wisconsin are on pace or better. Residents are signing up despite strong political opposition to the health care law in some of those states. The administration said Wednesday about 1 million people

Jackson outburst shows problems with other faces

Associated Press They all look alike. There may be something behind this age-old canard: Science indicates that people can have a hard time differentiating between faces of people whose race is different from their own. But for black people, being mistaken for someone else can have a special sting, which may explain why the movie star Samuel L. Jackson eviscerated a white TV reporter for mistaking him for Laurence Fishburne. We may be all black and famous, but we all dont look alike! Jackson exclaimed. He proceeded to ridicule the reporter, refusing to move on despite profuse apologies. It was a situation thats familiar to many groups in a diverse society conscious of demographic boxes. Asian-Americans get confused with people who arent even from their ancestral countries. Blondes get mistaken for other blondes who look nothing like them. Straight people accidentally call lesbians the name of the other lesbian they know. Americans have been socialized to place people in categories, said Josie Brown-Rose, an English professor at Western New England University. Everything from a job application to a college application requires us to self-identify into racial groups and locate ourselves with in a specific collective. Oftentimes when we look at individuals, it is the collective that we see first.

signed up for private insurance under the health law in January, extending a turnaround from early days when a dysfunctional website frustrated consumers. January marked the first time since new health insurance markets opened last fall that a national monthly enrollment target was met. All in all, from Oct. 1 through Feb. 1, nearly 3.3 million people have signed up. Its very, very encouraging news, said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Were seeing a healthy growth in enrollment. Still, the goal of 7 million by the end of March seems like a stretch. Also, officials are unable to say how many of those who signed up were previously uninsured the ultimate test of Obamas hard-fought overhaul. And they dont know how many have sealed the deal by paying their premiums. The numbers showed an uptick in the number of young adults signing up, now 25 percent of the total. Officials expect a lastminute surge of 18-34 year olds before the end of open enrollment on Mar. 31. Their premiums are needed to help with the cost of care for older adults.

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The library will team up the Delphos Area Art Guild for the second annual High School and Middle School Exhibition April 23 through May 24. Entries will include drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, 3D sculptures, metals/jewelry, photography, mixed media, advertising design/typography, digital imagery/illustration, fibers and literary arts.

Information has been presented to schools within a 14-mile radius of Delphos. Every school entering work will be guaranteed at least one item in the exhibition. Library trustees have rescheduled the next meeting from March 12 to March 5 so trustees can approve the 2014 Budget prior to the March Delphos City Schools Board of Education meeting on March 10. The school board must also approve the budget, which is due at the end of March.

Scientific studies have identified the other race effect, in which people tend to confuse or incorrectly name individuals of other races, said Thomas Busey, an Indiana University psychology professor who studies face recognition. There are two theories for why this happens, Busey said. One is that people focus on the wrong physical cues hair color and texture may be a good way to distinguish white people, for example, but it doesnt work so well for Asians. The other theory is that people who have little contact with other races are more likely to think they all look the same. If we have less contact with other races, were less likely to learn the real cues, Busey said.

Answers to Wednesdays questions: The great lover Giacomo Girolamo Casanova wrote the steamy 3,700-page handwritten 18th-century memoir that was purchased for Frances national library for a record $9.6 million in 2010. Archie was the name of the Internets very first search engine. It was a shortened form of archives that was used to meet the naming requirements of the UNIX operating system. Todays questions: Why did Jesus ride a donkey rather than a horse when he entered Jerusalem on the day that Christians commemorate as Palm Sunday? What is the name of the Biblical land where Moses died? Answers in Fridays Herald.

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