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YWCA, Peak sign partnership agreement

Community Wellness of Delphos to help. On Monday, the YW signed an agreement with Peak to provide management of all the organizations land fitness and to create a 24-hour fitness facility. This will be the first 24-hour fitness facility in the community and we are excited to offer it to our members and the community, Looser said. That will also allow us to focus on what we are geared to do. Looser said the decision to partner with Peak came after years of struggling with declining membership in the program and the lack of money to invest in new fitness equipment. With the partnership, Peak Community Wellness will gain a facility in Van Wert and the YWCA will be free to concentrate on its other programs. Schwieterman and Looser called the partnership a winwin situation. The new 24-hour fitness program will begin in March. Equipment will be replaced as necessary and Schwieterman will inherit the YWCA fitness trainers.

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VAN WERT The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering The Allen County women and promoting peace, Republican Party is acceptjustice, freedom and dignity ing applications to fill the for all. unexpired term of Delphos Van Wert County YWCA City Council 2nd Ward. Executive Director Stacy The vacancy was created Looser and her staff have due to the untimely death of Councilman Richard Feathers. struggled to fulfill this misApplicants must reside sion statement through budin the 2nd Ward of the get cuts, other loss of funding City of Delphos and be and a slow economy. With a registered voter. the main thrust of the orgaResumes will be accepted nization to provide shelter via hand delivery, standard to the homeless and assismail or e-mail and must be tance to women and children, received by or postmarked by other programs have seen the Thursday. Resumes may be effects. Land fitness is one hand-delivered to the Allen of those. County Republican Party We wanted to give our Office, 3111 West Elm Street, members more than we Lima; by e-mail to republicould, Looser said. Fitness cans@allencountyohiogop. is not the main goal of the com; or mailed to: Allen County Republican Party, P.O. YW but we knew to make it Box 1563, Lima, Ohio 45802. the best it could be, it needed to be 24-hours. Members have Delphos resident membeen positive and believe in bers of the Allen County what the YW stands for. Republican Central Looser said the Committee will review resumes, conduct necesYW approached Jeff sary interviews and vote to Schwieterman of Peak appoint a new 2nd Ward council person by March 9.

Van Wert County YWCA Executive Director Stacy Looser, left, looks on as Peak Community Wellness owner Jeff Schwieterman signs the partnership agreement with YWCA Board of Directors President Kim Keeling. We plan to offer many other enhancements including a revised floor layout, additional fitness programs, and the leading and highly results-oriented Thin & Healthys Total Solution program. Our goal is to provide the tools people need to succeed. said Schwieterman.

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Whats great about this is we are not trying to put a square peg in a round hole, See YWCA, page 10

Eagles Auxiliary to vote on by-laws

research the law and bring in some stuff were missing right now, he said. At Mondays regular 7:30 VAN WERT One of the I would like to get a large p.m meeting of Delphos four Republicans asking vot- university to locate a branch Eagles Auxiliary 471, ers to give him the seat now campus here or something there will be the third reading and vote of proposed held by Commissioner Gary like that; some investment changes to the by-laws. Adams is attorney from a school outThe proposed changTodd Wolfrum. side of town. es involve the voting The winner of Wolfrum and hours and delegate fees the primary race his wife, Angie, for Zone Conferences will likely run have been married and Conventions. unopposed in 10 years and have November. four sons. He says He explains now is the time for why he wants to leadership with be commissioner: ideas. Jefferson selling tix Im running Ive wanted Jefferson is selling girls for commissioner for some time to Lima Senior District semibecause I think I change things. Ive final tickets for its game can bring some been talking to a vs. Ottoville (6:15 p.m. good ideas to Van lot of people and Wolfrum Thursday) until 10 a.m. Wert County. Im there arent a lot of Thursday, as well as for looking to grow business ideas out there but nows the its boys contest vs. LCC (6:15 p.m. Friday at Wapak) thats obviously what every- time for ideas and I think I one wants to do. I also want have some ideas about what until 10 a.m. Friday, in the to bring in higher education we can do. Administration Building. as a way to keep some of our As a business leader, Best parking is on the east side of Lima Senior. young people here. I believe, Wolfrum says he is prepared Jefferson receives a certain as a practicing attorney, I can to lead: percentage of the pre-sale tickets ($4 for students, $6 for adults); all tickets at the gate are $6. Both games are split sessions. There is a $2 parking charge at each event.

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Ottoville hears presentation on source water protection

BY JARED DENMAN Staff Writer OTTOVILLE Water was the dominating topic at Ottovilles Monday night village council meeting as members heard a presentation from Richard Kroeger of the Ohio EPA about protecting source water and from Phil Hilvers and Dan Honigford about the water plant and possibly installing a chlorine gas alarm. Kroeger gave a presentation about the need to have contingency plans in place to guard against contamination or shortage. We talked about the emergency response because that is part of our planning. What if something does happen? What are you going to do about it? How are you going to fix it? Is the village going to prepare for shortterm water usage? asked Kroeger. In follow-up comments, fiscal officer Jeanne Wannemacher stated the purpose of having the EPA conduct the study is to make people aware of where their source water comes from and if theres some sort of emergency, what the plans are. Hilvers and Honigford then briefed the council on the status of the water and sewer plants. At the present time, the

Ive practiced law for a decade now and that will certainly help but Im also a business owner. In addition to my law practice, I have a pizza place in Middle Point and a real estate rental company in Van Wert. Im a candidate with a lot of experience in business and thats who people in business looking to locate here are going to want to talk to somebody with business experience, he said. Wolfrum says the local economy is the top priority for elected officials. Everybody wants to bring in business and grow our local economy. Thats obviously priority number one for all of us. Further than that, Id like to create an environment in Van Wert where our young people feel like they have a future and dont have to move away to have a productive life, he concluded.

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Staff reports DELPHOS To keep the calendar year synchronized with the universe and its seasons, an extra day is added to February every four years. Leap Day is celebrated as Feb. 29 because the earth doesnt revolve around the sun in exactly 365 days. New people join the human race every day but when a date only comes around every four years, it makes for an interesting day to be born. Jared Wiltsie of Delphos turns 32 today, though its only his 8th birthday. I usually celebrate it on the 28th but this is only the eighth birthday that fell on my actual date of birth, he said. Famous leapers include Tony Robbins, Dinah Shore, Dennis Farina and Ja Rule. Wiltsie says it was a little odd to celebrate his birth-

Jared Wiltsie day on a different date most years but he got used to it. It isnt strange any more but it was growing up because I didnt understand what it meant. As I got older, I understood why it happens and got used to just going with it. Whether I celebrate it on the 28th or 29th doesnt make a difference but I get more attention for only having the actual See LEAP, page 10

Dierks Bentley will appear at 2012 Allen County Fair

Information submitted LIMA The Allen County Fair Board has announced that Country Music Association Awardwinner, Dierks Bentley, with special guest Jon Pardi, will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at during the 2012 Allen County Fair. Bentley, one of the youngest ever inductees to the Grand Old Opry, has had eight singles reach No. 1 on the country charts, with his latest single Home, from the album of the same name, on a fast track towards the top of the country charts. Tickets can be purchased beginning at 9 a.m. March 31 in person at the

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board feels that we dont have to raise the water rates just on account of the fact that other villages rates are higher, Hilvers stated. They also broached the subject of installing a chlorine alarm that could prevent maintenance personnel from inhaling chlorine gas. We checked into getting an alarm system for the chlorine. We can get one for down there which is a flashing light for about $2,000. Currently, we dont have anything, Hilvers said. Debate about whether or not there should be an audible alarm inside the tank as well See OTTOVILE, page 10

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Aug. 7, 1925 Feb. 26, 2012 Mike Lusk, 86, formerly of Columbus, passed away at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center on Sunday. His inner strength, sense of humor, and twinkling blue eyes will be missed in every life he touched. He was born Aug. 7, 1925, in Cambridge to Dan and Tekla (Luchitz) Luskevich, who preceded him in death. They immigrated from Russia. He had been married to Norma (Founds). She preceded him in death. He is survived by the second love of his life and loving wife of 30 years, Norma (Kesselring) of Delphos. Survivors also include sons Michael (Rebecca) Lusk of Dublin and Thomas (Kelly) Lusk of Hilliard; grandchildren Nicholas, Megan, Mitchell, Rachel and Kaitlin. In addition, surviving him from his second family are stepdaughters Kathy (Denny) Stemen of Delphos and Karen Patmon of Dublin; stepson H. David Morse of Logan; and grandchildren Mike (Jennifer), Dave (Ginger), Rick, Angela, Grant, Justine, and David; and five great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by brothers John, Alex and Nick; and sisters Dorothy (Kosita), Helen (Polasky) and Violet (Kawa). Lusk was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran and flew 28 missions in World War II. He retired as a sergeant from the Columbus Police Force and was an entrepreneur in several small businesses. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his mid-50s, Lusk never let it control his life. He continued to cut a rug on the dance floor, even as he progressed from a cane, to a walker, to a scooter, with a smile and a strut in his step. One of his favorite pass times was karaoke; he was a true Jimmy Buffet fan. He will be remembered as an enthusiastic member of the Moose Lodge and a die-hard OSU Buckeye fan. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at The Tidd Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, 1155 Westwood Drive, Van Wert OH 45891.

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Jan. 6, 1918-Feb. 28, 2012 Mary Ann Noonan, 94, of Delphos, died at 2:40 a.m. today at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born Jan. 6, 1918, in Delphos to John and Clara (Wrasman) Luersman. On June 3, 1952, she married Robert Noonan, who died on Aug. 28, 1981. She is survived by her brothers, Ed (Helen) Luersman of Ottoville and Larry (Veronica) Luersman of Delphos; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, Arnold and Herman Luersman. Mrs. Noonan was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, attended the Will School southwest of Delphos for her first eight years of education and graduated from St. Johns High School in 1935. She received a degree in nursing from St. Josephs School of Nursing in Ft. Wayne and took a job as a registered nurse with three friends who were also nurses in California for more than a year. She returned to Ohio and worked for St. Ritas Medical Center and for many years as a private duty nurse. She loved flowers and pet birds; she and her husband had beautiful flower beds around their Lima home and in Delphos when she moved here in the mid 1980s. She had several pet parakeets and many birds around her bird feeders. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Jacob Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in St. Johns Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, where the parish wake begins at 7:30 p.m. Memorials are to donors choice.

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recent home invasion may 2 arrested in Ottawa in connection with Delphos burglary Logan Weis, the be related to murder case Brittany Bermudez,21, and conjunction with Pandora and her parked vehicle inWeis 21, are Ottawa police and the Putnam Allen County area.
The similarities between the Fair incident and the Grube murders are striking. Grey described, First off, the father and daughter at this residence are similar in age to Robert and Colleen Grube. We do have a report of a similar vehicle being in the area around the time of the Grube homicide. We have not located that vehicle but we have a report of that around that time. They had duct tape in this case and reportedly thats when the struggle took place, when they were trying to bind them up with the duct tape, but they werent successful at doing that. And of course we have a male and a female suspect. Of course, we have a third suspect now but we know we have a male and a female in the Grube case. It would be possible to have a third male in the Grube case, or they could have added someone with them. But I want to stress, at this point we dont know whether they are connected or not. Theres just a lot of similarities that were looking at. The investigation into the Fair case will most likely interlock with the Grube investigation. Grey said the leads in that case have slowed down but overall, his department has received 80 tips and conducted 208 interviews taking them to eight different counties in Ohio and four in Indiana. We are running down every lead that we can run down. Were working hard on it, Grey insisted. We hope that somebody out there knows something about both of these cases and we are hoping they will call us and help us solve these cases. We really need... the publics help. With a new case that could be related, Grey was confident that with a little help, the investigation would have a successful conclusion. To be honest, he said. I believe we have the information here to solve the case. We just need the tip so that we recognize the information that we have in our possession so well be able to solve it. Anyone with any possible information about either of the two cases is asked to contact the Mercer County Sheriffs Office at (567) 890-8477 or to submit anonymous information online at www.mercercountysheriff. com. being held in the Putnam County Jail on receiving stolen property charges in connection with stolen/forged checks that had been taken in a recent Delphos burglary. A Delphos police investigation into a home burglary in the 1200 b l o c k of Park Bermudez Avenue in Delphos reported on Feb. 14 led investigators into Putnam County late Monday morning. Pandora Police Department Chief Scott Stant discovered checks belonging to the victim had surfaced at a local market in Pandora over the past weekend. His investigation revealed the identities of the suspects as Weis and Bermudez. Delphos Police, working in County Sheriffs Department, led investigators to execute a search warrant at the home of both suspects at 1271 N. Defiance St. in Ottawa at 3:30 p.m. on Monday aftern o o n . Neither Weis suspect was home at the time of the warrant. During the course of this investigation, investigators had been contacted by Allen County Sheriffs Department detectives who indicated Weis was being treated for a nonlife-threatening gun shot wound at a local hospital. Weis and Bermudez had reported to police an unknown assailant attempted to abduct Bermudez from

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Jan. 25, 1955-Feb. 27, 2012 David L. Collins, 57, of Middle Point died at 4:04 p.m. Monday at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born Jan. 25, 1955, in Lima to Floyd and Lois (Shaffer) Collins. His father died on June 16, 1986. His mother survives in Englewood, Fla., with her husband, Emmett Croson. On Jan. 15, 2003, he married B. Lyn Hirn, who survives. Other survivors include stepson Jordan Fickery of Middle Point; brother Keith (Sheila) Collins of Van Wert; sisters Denise (Albert) Motycka of Van Wert and Lori (John) Mann of Jackson Center; and many nieces and nephews and extended family. Mr. Collins was a truck driver for D & D Ingredients, Delphos. He was a 1973 graduate of Van Wert High School. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cowan and Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hoaglin Township of Van Wert County. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to American Heart Association. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at: cowanfuneralhome.com.

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Recognizing that the need for donations is greater than ever at local food banks across the nation, Curves International is kicking off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on Thursday with a challenge to all Curves Clubs to meet or exceed last years donations. Each club, including Curves of Delphos, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support their local community food bank. Curves of Delphos is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our members, so the food drive is a natural extension of that commitment to the whole community, said a Curves of Delphos staff member. Many families are struggling with basic expenses and need some help to make ends meet. Our food drive gives our members a way to reach out and support their neighbors.

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CELINA After a home invasion robbery in the earlymorning hours of Saturday, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey is seeing many things in common between this case and the home-invasion murder of an elderly man and his caregiver daughter near Fort Recovery back in November. In that home invasion, the bodies of Robert Grube and his daughter Colleen were found duct-taped in their home. This time the two victims: William Fair, 79, and his 47-yearold daughter Kathy, were not seriously injured. Sheriffs deputies were called to 12617 Dutton Road just south of the Van WertMercer County line to investigate the incident. We dont know whether this case is connected to the Grube case, Grey pointed out. At this point, we are assigning it to the same three detectives, who are going to investigate it like it is part of the Grube case until we can show otherwise. Thats because there are a lot of similarities. According to Grey, three people were involved in the home invasion. One of them, described as a short, stocky male with reddish-blonde hair knocked on the door. When Kathy went to the door she saw the man, who asked for a specific person who was not there. As she looked out, she saw someone kind of off to the side in a ski mask behind him, so she tried to shut the door right away. They forced their way into the home. They had a handgun, and they threatened to kill her father, William, if they didnt tell the suspects where the money was, Grey reported. The man wearing the ski mask was taller than his accomplice. The first man was shorter than Kathy Fair but the second was taller. The woman also described seeing something shiny through the mask openings around the nose or mouth that authorities believe may have been jewelry from a piercing. Grey continued, After the two males were in the house looking for the money, the victim heard a loud vehicle pull into the driveway and another person entered the home. This was a female. She had a ski mask on but the victim was able to identify her as a female because of her voice when she spoke. The female was described as a lot shorter than the victim perhaps 51 or 52 and very skinny. There was a struggle with both of the victims, Grey pointed out. Both victims had minor scrapes and cuts on their wrists and forearms. No serious injuries but the kind of scrapes and cuts you would expect in a struggle. The intruders then left the residence and they went south on Dutton Road. The escape vehicle appeared to be a dark-colored boxy-type SUV with a loud exhaust.

Lima man arrested after early morning altercation

Delphos officers were dispatched to the 300 block of South M a i n Street at 8:48 a.m. Tuesday after witnesses reported a woman and man in a physical alterBarnes cation. On arrival, officers found the unidentified woman who was visibly upset. The woman claims she was assaulted by a former boyfriend after he arrived at her apartment. She claimed they got into a verbal argument and it turned physical as it escalated. The woman also told officers the former boyfriend stole her wallet during the course of the confrontation and fled on foot as he saw police approaching. City police observed the man running from the scene but he refused to stop upon police commands to return. Police located the man several hours later walking on

told police that when he intervened to stop the abduction he was shot by the unknown assailant. Allen County detectives determined the reported abduction was a hoax and the minor wound had been self-inflicted. They believe the hoax was an attempt to prevent or delay Weis from going to jail on a probation violation scheduled Monday afternoon in the Putnam County Municipal Court. Weis was later treated and released from the hospital. Both Weis and Bermudez were detained at the Allen County Justice Center and later transferred back to the Putnam County Jail on active felony warrants issued earlier in the day related to the recovered stolen checks in Pandora. Delphos Police have located and recovered the vast majority of the stolen property taken in the burglary but the investigation continues as

S.R. 309 at Lehman Road. The man was identified as Terrance Barnes, 23, of 944 Brice Avenue, Lima. Police did speak to Barnes and later recovered the victims wallet that he had hidden a short distance from the scene. Barnes was transported to the Allen County Jail on charges of assault, theft and obstructing official business. He is being held in the Allen County Jail pending his court appearance in Lima Municipal Court. The woman did not require medical treatment.

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Obama hails auto bailout, hits back at GOP critics

By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON In a politically sizzling attack, President Barack Obama on Tuesday accused his Republican presidential challengers of abandoning the American worker and took credit for the auto industrys resurgence while singling out GOP opposition to the taxpayer-backed rescue of General Motors and Chrysler that he helped engineer. Speaking to a raucous United Auto Workers audience, Obama said that assertions by Republican presidential candidates that union members profited from the taxpayer-paid rescue are a load of you know what. Even though Obama did not mention his critics by party or by name, the speechs delivery and content had all the makings of a political stump speech. Even the timing had political overtones, purposefully delivered just as voters in Michigan a center of auto manufacturing went to the polls to cast their ballots in the states Republican nominating contest. Union president Bob King praised Obama as the champion of all workers who saved our jobs and saved our industry, an introduction that elicited chants of four more By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press years! from a crowd estimated at about 1,700 UAW members. In highlighting the auto industrys comeback, Obama drew a distinct contrast with Republican presidential candidates such as Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, both of whom have said they would not have used government money to save GM and Chrysler. Still, the White House took umbrage at suggestions that the speech was political, insisting it was a policy address about the state of the auto industry. These are substantive policy issues that affected hundreds of thousands, even millions of Americans, White House spokesman Jay Carney said. And theyre very worth speaking about, as president. Obamas speech came as auto sales are surging, on a pace to exceed 14 million this year. Auto makers and parts companies added more than 38,000 jobs last year, with industry employment averaging 717,000 for 2011. And automakers have announced plans to add another 13,000 jobs this year. As recently as Sunday, Romney said Obama favored the UAW in the bailout and that the president was paying off the people that supported

One Year Ago Top-selling students in the 2011 FJ Park Giveaway were Trent Siefker (grades K-4, tied for second), Andrew Aldrich (grades K-4, first place), Carmella Fondriest (grades K-4, tied for second), Stuart Smith (grades 5-8, first place), Brandon Wehri (grades 5-8, third place), Erin Osting (grades 5-8, second place), Cassie Lindeman (grades 9-12, third place), Nick Verhoff (grades 9-12, 1st place), Brian Wurst (grades 9-12, second place). 25 Years Ago 1987 The Famous American Float Fair Parade was held this week at Franklin Elementary School. First-place winner was Kim Nesbitt with the theme, John F. Kennedy. She is the daughter of Jeff and Brenda Nesbitt. Participants in the contest were members of Ms. Bests fourth-grade class. Three seventh-graders at Ottoville were honored recently in Columbus for having their art works accepted in the Ohio Young Peoples Art Exhibition, sponsored by the Ohio Art Education. They are Kerri Ricker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ricker, tissue paper collage; Heather Shilling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shilling, pencil drawing; and Valerie Devitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Devitt, watercolor. A strong spurt at the beginning of the third quarter enabled the Jefferson Wildcats to close out their regular season with a 78-63 victory against the Mendon-Union Pirates. The Wildcats placed four players in double figures, Ryan McClure leading the way with 19. Damon Ulm added 17, while Jamey Grogg and Jeff Hartsock had 12 and 11. 50 Years Ago 1962 The first robins of the year reported in Delphos were seen on Tuesday by Jim Wilcox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Wilcox. He saw a pair of them in the yard scrabbling in the snow for food and fed them before he went to school. Delphos Aerie No. 471 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Auxiliary will host the zone conference here April 7-8, according to spokesmen for the organization. There are 49 aeries in the Northwest Zone, and all will be represented at the conference. This is the second time Delphos has been the host lodge for a zone conference and an estimated 2,000 persons were in the city for the other conference. Despite the inclement weather, there was a capacity crowd on hand for the first annual Library benefit party staged Tuesday night by the members of the Green Thumb Garden Club. The party was held in the new addition to the library, thus giving those attending an opportunity to inspect the new building along with an evening of cards. 75 Years Ago 1937 A regular meeting of Commemorative Post, Delphos American Legion was held Thursday night at the Legion headquarters. Plans were started for a circus which will probably be brought to Delphos on May 8 under the auspices of the American Legion. The Legion is making plans to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the organization on March 15-17. Word has been received here stating that Maneta L. Westrich, daughter of Mrs. Rose Westrich, West Fifth Street, has successfully passed the Ohio State examinations for nurses held recently and will be granted a state nursing license. Miss Westrich is a graduate of Jefferson High School and took her nurses training courts at St. Ritas Hospital School of Nursing in Lima. Ottovilles High School cagers are the 1937 champions of Putnam County. The 14th annual county tournament closed at Leipsic Saturday night. In the finals, Ottoville won over Columbus Grove, 35-23. Continental defeated Ottawa Parochial in the consolation game and the Columbus Grove girls team won from the Crawfis girls.

IT WAS NEWS THEN

New FBI rules for detaining terror suspects

WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration outlined Tuesday when the FBI, rather than the military, could be allowed to retain custody of al-Qaida terrorism suspects who arent U.S. citizens but are arrested by federal law enforcement officers. The new rules issued by the White House resulted from a December compromise in Congress between the administration and a majority of Republicans and some Democrats who wanted a bigger military role and a reduced role for civilian courts in the fight against terrorism. The new law that emerged requires military custody for non-U.S. citizen members of al-Qaida or associated forces involved in planning or attempting an attack on the United States or coalition partners unless the president waives that provision. As expected, the rules for presidential waiver provided flexibility that wasnt available under the initial military custody requirement. In an explanatory document accompanying the rules, the White House said, Our criminal justice system has demonstrated unrivaled effectiveness in preserving and protecting U.S. national security objectives. That system ... must continue to be an unrestricted counterterrorism tool going forward. The new procedures outlined seven circumstances in which the president could place a suspect in FBI, rather than military, custody. National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said the seven exceptions were a case of President Barack Obama fulfilling a pledge to address lingering concerns he had in December when he signed the defense authorization bill containing the rules.

Romney sinks Santorum with big wins Tuesday

DETROIT Republican Mitt Romney staved off calamity in his presidential bid by returning to a familiar plan: Attack the surging rival. He won Tuesdays primary in his home state, Michigan, after assailing conservative challenger Rick Santorums principles and conservative credentials, both considered Romneys own weaknesses by some of his critics. With a big win in the Arizona primary the same day as his Michigan victory, Romney enters the 10-state Super Tuesday gauntlet on March 6 as the clear national front-runner. But Santorums strong showing underscores the lingering doubts conservatives have about the former Massachusetts governor. We didnt win by a lot but we won by enough and thats all that counts, Romney said Tuesday night as he thanked supporters in Michigan. Romney adopted a new theme More jobs, less debt, smaller government and focused tightly on the economy, the biggest issue in the long-suffering manufacturing state. Romney also had more of Michigans Republican GOP establishment on his side, including Gov. Rick Snyder, and a vast campaign structure, partly left over from his win in the 2008 primary. Santorum, after storming into the state after a three-state sweep Feb. 7, slipped in the closing days by letting go the populist economic message that helped him emerge as the chief threat to Romney. Romney fought hard against the challenge from Santorum, as he did in quelling the advance of Newt Gingrich in Florida. The front-runner seized on comments Santorum made during an Arizona debate last week, when the former Pennsylvania senator said he had voted for legislation he disagreed with in order to support his party. The comments allowed Romney to cast himself as an outsider from unpopular Washington and cast Santorum as a Beltway creature. Romney also pointed to votes by Santorum, a hero to anti-abortion activists, for legislation that helped finance abortion provider Planned Parenthood. And he slammed Santorums endorsement of Arlen Specter, a former Pennsylvania Republican senator who supported abortion rights.

him. Santorum has expressed a similar sentiment. Obama left no doubt they were his targets. Youve got folks saying, Well, the real problem is, what we really disagreed with was the workers, they all made out like bandits; that saving the American auto industry was just about paying back unions, Obama said. Really? Even by the standards of this town, thats a load of you-know-what. He noted that under the agreement to use taxpayer money to save GM and Chrysler, union members had to agree to reduced wages and that thousands of retirees saw reductions in their health care benefits. But theyre still talking about you as if youre some special interest that needs to be beaten down, Obama said. Romneys campaign hit back, arguing that Obama is attacking Romney because he fears him most among the Republican candidates. Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul blamed Obama for lost jobs, lost homes and lost businesses in Michigan. No other candidate cares for Michigan or the automotive industry like Mitt Romney does, and he is heartbroken to see what has happened to his native state, Saul said.

Moderately confused

WASHINGTON -Politicians say the darnedest things, especially when their lips are moving. Perhaps it is on account of such a long primary season, but the more they talk, the tastier their feet. While Mitt Romney is merely guilty of saying things that make him seem disconnected from the lives of most Americans, Rick Santorum makes ideological statements that make him appear to be disconnected from the present tense. Google could create a new translation mechanism just for the former Pennsylvania senator, not for language but for meaning. For example, one could type in: President Obama once said he wants everybody in America to go to college. What a snob. There are good decent men and women who go out and work hard every day and put their skills to test that arent taught by some liberal college professor trying to indoctrinate them. Oh, I understand why he wants you to go to college. He wants to remake you in his image. Google Translation Option 1: Candidate Santorum does not think American children should grow up to become president of the United States someday. Translation Option 2: Candidate Santorum does not want American children to attend Harvard Law School

Santorums snobbery

We cant continue to take one for the team, Romney told more than 2,000 people in Troy Saturday. My team is the United States of America and Im going to fight for that team, not the partisans in Washington. By attacking Santorum, Romney took advantage of how little voters knew about the candidate who campaigned in obscurity throughout last year, only to emerge as the surprise winner in the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses. Romney nailed Santorum upside the head with his record on spending and his Washington connections. I think that resonated, said Jeff Timmer, a Michigan GOP campaign strategist and former Michigan Republican Party director. By primary day he wasnt the shiny object anymore. The new car smell was gone. A political action committee that supports Romney, Restore Our Future, came to his aid in Michigan, just as it did in Florida and Iowa last month. The group spent more than $1 million in the final week of the Michigan campaign on TV ads attacking Santorum. They helped give Romney a better than 2-to-1 edge in ad spending over Santorum and a group that supports his candidacy. business, and look how he turned out! What Santorum was obliquely referring to is his sense that todays college and university campuses are hotbeds of socialism and liberal theology. Thus it has been for at least the past four decades, including when Santorum was a student at Penn State University. Somehow he managed to resist the tug of Marxism, atheism, feminism, Keynesianism and the other -isms of GOP nightmares. Santorum could have talked about those things and earned a rapt audience. The myth of college-for-everyone deserves to be challenged. The lack of intellectual diversity on most campus faculties deserves to be examined. He could have talked about that. Instead, Santorum elected to pander to the idea that ignorance beats an education that might lead one to become an elite. His words, in addition to being false, were, dare we say, rather snobbish. How else to characterize speaking to people as though they arent capable of recognizing truth -- or that their children arent smart enough to go to college and, grasping the flaws of liberalism, stay true to the conservative values with which they were raised? As the elite said to the snob: Piffle.
Kathleen Parkers email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com.

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lest they miss out on lesssnobby skills. Option 3: Candidate Santorum seems to think his audience is dumber than a box of rocks. Said audience did applaud, but this is because they dont like Obama and would have cheered no matter what Santorum said about him. Also, Republican audiences these days love to hate snobs, elites and liberals. The GOP playbook recommends sprinkling these words throughout speeches to ensure applause, foot-stomping and other demonstrations of approval. We do have a sense of what Santorum was trying to say, given that he was addressing a blue-collar, manufacturing constituency. He wanted to praise them for the hard, valuable contributions they make through work that requires hands-on skills. Real work, not the sort of erudite, eggheaded stuff elites like to do. You know, like write books, study policy, run for political office, that sort of thing. In all probability, however, even those fine folks in the

audience hope their children might attend college as a leg up in the job market. Labor statistics show that, though the unemployment rate for recent college graduates is 7.7 percent, low-skilled workers are doing worse. One in 10 lost a job between 2007 and 2011, and labor analysts say that better-educated workers are reaping the benefits of the current recovery. So why didnt Santorum say that? Or, why didnt he talk about legitimate concerns that colleges too often prepare young people for services rather than for building the products that made this nation great? Why ostracize the president for saying that he wanted more Americans to have better opportunities through higher education? Why, indeed, distort what Obama actually did say? When Obama spoke about higher education, he in fact did not specifically focus on traditional college, but urged Americans to commit to at least one year of some kind of higher education or career training, including attending vocational school or serving an apprenticeship. He didnt seem to want to mold young people into his own image, though it wouldnt be the worst thing to happen to a kid. Why, even Santorum went to college and earned advanced degrees in law and

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Eichers installing solar-powered freezer

BY LOVINA EICHER The second month of 2012 is almost over already. A few days ago it was blowing snow and we received quite a few inches. Now this morning the sun is shining bright and the mercury on our thermometer is almost 40 degrees. I will probably take advantage of the weather and wash some coats while we do laundry. I like to hang the laundry outside to dry when it is nice like this. Another job that needs to be done again is washing the windows. With the sun shining on the windows I can really see the dirt. The rain and blowing snow tend to leave their mark on the windows. We will see how far we get, though, as Elizabeth has to go to her job today. She enjoys the little children she cares for during the week. Yesterday, we attended church services in our district. There were a lot of women and children missing due to sickness. The benches were still filled, though, with visitors from other church districts and communities. Some of my Dads cousins were there so it was nice to get to visit with them. Daughter Susan would like to thank you for the encouraging comments on her column last week. A friend printed the comments from the web site so she could read them. She is still taking Minnie on her daily rides. Last week, daughter Elizabeth and I accomplished a lot of sewing. I sewed sons Benjamin and Joseph each a new navy jacket and pants to wear to church. They were pretty excited yesterday morning to wear their new outfits. I sewed the outfits on my old black-colored head Singer sewing machine. My mother had one just like it and it did not often need repair. My other sewing machine is almost 10 years old. It usually works pretty well but it has been giving me some problems this last while. I oiled it and cleaned it but so far cannot figure out what the problem is. I probably will end up giving our friend Terry a call to take a look at it. Elizabeth sews on her own sewing machine which was a Christmas gift from her friend Timothy. I would like to trade mine in sometime for one like she has. Hers is a free armed and those are very nice to do hemming and mending. We also were sewing pillows. Elizabeth cuts out the pieces and sews the pieces together. Then I sew the ruffles on the edges and the front and back together. Elizabeth also sews the inside pillow and stuffs it with pillow stuffing. It is also the last week to get dog licenses renewed. We are planning to take the dogs to the vet for shots and renew their license tomorrow. Buddy, our border collie, is getting pretty big to get into our buggy. Our two rat terriers, Rover and Frisco, are smaller and easier to handle We are in the process of installing a solar-powered freezer. The freezer is set up now and the solar-panels are here. A few of our neighbors are coming over tonight to help put the panels up. We are hoping this will work well. I think in the long-run we will save money rather than buying propane for a freezer. We are hoping to butcher a beef once the freezer is running. You readers try this recipe for a creamy vegetable soup! Creamy Vegetable Soup 1 T. vegetable oil 2 medium yellow onions (chopped) 3 cloves garlic 5 c. homemade chicken broth 2 t. Worcestershire sauce 4 T. flour 1 medium head cauliflower (chopped) 1 medium bunch broccoli (chopped) 3 medium potatoes (diced) 2 c. heavy cream 2 c. grated extra sharp cheese Salt and pepper to taste In a large pot, heat the oil and add the onions and cook for five minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce and vegetables and simmer gently for approximately 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir flour with a little soup broth and add mixture along with the cream to the broth, stirring through. Add cheese a little at a time, stirring until completely melted. Enjoy with thick sliced bread. EDITORS DISCUSSION POINTS: This vegetable soup will be prepared on The Almost Amish Kitchen online show which will be posted this week, so stay tuned! Delicious soup. Also, solar power is becoming increasingly popular in Amish communities. It allows the Amish to sort of cherry pick which technologies to embrace and which ones to reject. Solar energy keeps them off the grid and self-sufficient. And how about those beautiful threads Lovina made for her boys? Very labor intensive, especially when the boys keep growing and she has to do it all over again next year. The shirts are store-bought.

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TODAY 6 p.m. Shepherds of Christ Associates meet in the St. Johns Chapel. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. THURSDAY 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 Street. 5-7 p.m. The Interfaith Thrift Shop is open for shopping. 6:30 p.m. Delphos Ladies Club, Trinity United Methodist Church. 7 p.m. Delphos Emergency Medical Service meeting, EMS building, Second Street. 7:30 p.m. Delphos Chapter 23, Order of Eastern Star, meets at the Masonic Temple, North Main Street. FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. Delphos Optimist Club meets at the A&W Drive-In, 924 E. Fifth St. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 1-4 p.m. Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping.

Luke MacLennan, center, was honored at the Delphos Optimist Club as Student of the Month. He received a plaque done in his school colors and a certificate for a $50 savings bond. He is the son of Lois MacLennan and Kirk MacLennan and is a sophomore at St. Johns High School. He was presented with the awards by St. Johns High School Principal Don Huysman, left, and Optimist Club President Harry Flanagan.

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Below: Mitchell Kahny was recently honored by the Delphos Optimist Club as its Most Improved Student. Kahny was presented with a plaque in his school colors along with a certificate for a $50 savings bond. He is a sixth-grader at St. Johns Elementary School and is the son of Michael and Karen Kahny. Delphos City Schools Interim Superintendent Frank Sukup, right, presents the award to Kahny. St. Johns Elementary Principal Nathan Stant, left, was also present for the ceremony.

SATURDAY 9 a.m.-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. to 2 p.m. Delphos Postal Museum is open. 12:15 p.m. Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire and Rescue 1-3 p.m. Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. The Gomer United Church of Christ annual St. Davids 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Day Celebration will be held on Saturday at the Gomer United Johns Little Theatre. Church of Christ in Gomer. A bazaar will be held at 4 p.m. with dinner at 4:30. SUNDAY Dinner will consist of chicken or steak, mashed potatoes, 1-3 p.m. The Delphos green beans, homemade noodles, salads, bread and choice of Canal Commission Museum, homemade pie or cake and a drink. 241 N. Main St., is open. Call 419-642-2681 for tickets. Adults are $8, $8.50 at the door, children are $4, $4.50 at the door. MONDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 7 p.m. Delphos City Council meets at the Delphos Municipal Building, 608 N. Canal St. Delphos Parks and Recreation board meets at the recreation building at Stadium Park. Washington Township trustees meet at the township house. 7:30 p.m. Spencerville village council meets at the mayors office.

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Thompson goes wild, Wildcats secure OT win to open sectionals

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The Associated Press America East Conference At Chase Arena, Hartford, Conn. Thursdays First Round Maine vs. Stony Brook, 6:05 p.m. Fridays Quarterfinals Boston University vs. MaineStony Brook winner, 12:05 p.m.; New Hampshire vs. UMBC, 2:15 p.m.; Albany (NY) vs. Vermont, 6:05 p.m.; Hartford vs. Binghamton, 8:15 p.m. Sundays Semifinals Boston UniversityMaine-Stony Brook winner vs. New HampshireUMBC winner, 11:02 a.m.; Albany (NY)-Vermont winner vs. HartfordBinghamton winner, 1:15 p.m. Championship Saturday, March 10 Semifinal winners at higher seed, 8 p.m. Atlantic Coast Conference At Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C. Thursdays First Round North Carolina vs. Clemson, 11 a.m.; Florida State vs. N.C. State, 3 p.m.; Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech, 6 p.m.; Virginia vs. Boston College, 8 p.m. Fridays Quarterfinals Georgia Tech vs. North CarolinaClemson winner, 11 a.m.; Duke vs. Florida State-N.C. State winner, 3 p.m.; Miami vs. Wake Forest-Virginia Tech winner, 6 p.m.; Maryland vs. VirginiaBoston College winner, 8 p.m. Saturdays Semifinals Georgia TechNorth CarolinaClemson winner vs. DukeFlorida State-N.C. State winner, 11 a.m.; MiamiWake Forest-Virginia Tech winner vs. MarylandVirginia-Boston College winner, 1:30 p.m. Sundays Championship Semifinal winners, 2 p.m. Atlantic Sun Conference At The University Center, Macon, Ga. Todays First Round Florida Gulf Coast vs. ETSU, Noon; Stetson vs. South Carolina-Upstate, 6 p.m. Thursdays First Round North Florida vs. Kennesaw State, Noon; Belmont vs. Jacksonville, 6 p.m. Fridays Semifinals Florida Gulf Coast-ETSU winner vs. North Florida-Kennesaw State winner, Noon; Stetson-South Carolina-Upstate winner vs. Belmont-Jacksonville winner, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays Championship Semifinal winners, Noon Atlantic 10 Conference At Michael J. Hagen 85 Arena, Philadelphia Fridays First Round La Salle vs. Xavier, 11:30 a.m.; Saint Josephs vs. Fordham, 2:30 p.m.; Duquesne vs. George Washington, 5 p.m.; Charlotte vs. Saint Louis, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays Quarterfinals St. Bonaventure vs. La SalleXavier winner, Noon; Richmond vs. Saint Josephs-Fordham winner, 2:30 p.m.; Temple vs. Duquesne-George Washington winner, 5 p.m.; Dayton vs. Charlotte-Saint Louis winner, 7:30 p.m. Sundays Semifinals St. BonaventureLa Salle-Xavier winner vs. RichmondSaint JosephsFordham winner, Noon; Temple Duquesne-George Washington winner vs. DaytonCharlotte-Saint Louis winner, 2:30 p.m. Mondays Championship Semifinal winners, 5 p.m. Big East Conference At The XL Center, Hartford, Conn. Fridays First Round Providence vs. Syracuse, Noon; USF vs. Pittsburgh, 2 p.m.; Villanova vs. Seton Hall, 6 p.m.; Cincinnati vs. Marquette, 8 p.m. Saturdays Second Round West Virginia vs. ProvidenceSyracuse winner, Noon; DePaul vs. USF-Pittsburgh winner, 2 p.m.; Louisville vs. Villanova-Seton Hall winner, 6 p.m.; Rutgers vs. CincinnatiMarquette winner, 8 p.m. Sundays Quarterfinals Georgetown vs. West Virginia Providence-Syracuse winner, Noon; Notre Dame vs. DePaulUSFPittsburgh winner, 2 p.m.; St. Johns vs. LouisvilleVillanova-Seton Hall winner, 6 p.m.; UConn vs. Rutgers Cincinnati-Marquette winner, 8 p.m. Mondays Semifinals GeorgetownWest Virginia Providence-Syracuse winner vs. Notre DameDePaulUSFPittsburgh winner, 6 p.m.; St. Johns LouisvilleVillanova-Seton Hall winner vs. UConnRutgersCincinnatiMarquette winner, 8 p.m. Tuesdays Championship Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. Big Ten Conference At Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis Thursdays First Round Michigan vs. Illinois, 11:30 a.m.; Nebraska vs. Northwestern, 1:55 p.m.; Minnesota vs. Wisconsin, 6 p.m.; Michigan State vs. Indiana, 8:25 p.m. Fridays Quarterfinals Ohio State vs. Michigan-Illinois winner, 11:30 a.m.; Iowa vs. NebraskaNorthwestern winner, 1:55 p.m.; Penn State vs. Minnesota-Wisconsin winner, 6 p.m.; Purdue vs. Michigan State-Indiana winner, 8:25 p.m. Saturdays Semifinals Ohio StateMichigan-Illinois winner vs. IowaNebraskaNorthwestern winner, 5 p.m.; Penn StateMinnesota-Wisconsin winner vs. PurdueMichigan State-Indiana winner, 8:25 p.m. Sundays Championship Semifinal winners, 4 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference At MassMutual Center, Springfield, Mass. Thursdays First Round Iona vs. Rider, Noon; Canisius vs. Saint Peters, 2 p.m. Fridays Quarterfinals Fairfield vs. Iona-Rider winner, 9:30 a.m.; Manhattan vs. Siena, 11:30 a.m.; Marist vs. Canisius-Saint Peters winner, 1:30 p.m.; Loyola (Md.) vs. Niagara, 3:30 p.m. Saturdays Semifinals FairfieldIona-Rider winner vs. Manhattan-Siena winner, 9:30 a.m.; MaristCanisius-Saint Peters winner vs. Loyola (Md.)-Niagara, 11:30 a.m. Mondays Championship Semifinal winners, Noon Mid-American Conference Saturdays First Round Kent State at Ohio, Noon; Ball State at Central Michigan, 2 p.m.; Buffalo at Akron, 2 p.m.; Western Michigan at Northern Illinois, 4:05 p.m. At Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland Second Round

By JIM METCALFE

WAPAKONETA Jefferson needed a big performance out of someone Tuesday night in the Division III boys basketball sectional opener at Wapakoneta High School. That someone was sophomore double-double machine Ross Thompson. He posted in a careerhigh 33 points, including all 11 markers in overtime, and added a career-high 21 boards to push the Wildcats to a 58-52 triumph over Bluffton. The Wildcats (3-18) advance to take on top-seeded Lima Central Catholic at 6:15 p.m. Friday night in the upper-bracket sectional final. Hes been putting in double-doubles regularly this season. Bluffton had no answer for him physically, Jefferson coach Marc Smith acknowledged. Tied at 47 entering the overtime thanks to a 3-ball by Pirate junior Michael Donley (22 markers, 3 treys) that beat the buzzer at the end of regulation, the 6-2 Thompson took over even more so in the extra session than he had the rest of the game. He scored the first bucket of overtime at 3:40 and the Wildcats never trailed again. He added a pair of buckets and 5-of-6 free throws (all in the final 1:37) 15-for-21 for the night and all the Pirates (3-18) could muster were two deuces from senior R.J. Stratton (12 markers) and a free throw by freshman Austin Bricker. Rarely were the Wildcats the more veteran team this season but they were this night. Their rotation had two seniors, two juniors, two sophomores and a freshman, while the Pirates who had some late-season personnel issues used two seniors, a junior, two sophomores and three frosh. The Wildcats, who led at the end of one 12-10 because of Thompsons (3 assists, 3 steals) six points and six

Bulldogs top Shawnee 56-37 in tournament

By MALLORY KEMPER The Delphos Herald mallorykemper@gmail.com LIMA - After picking up the victory over the undefeated Defiance Bulldogs last week to tie for the Western Buckeye League title, Elida had to start with a scrappy Shawnee boys basketball team in the Division II sectional semifinals at Lima Senior Tuesday night. After two and half quarters of action, Elida proved why they were the number-1 seed in the tournament and picked up the 56-37 win. The plan of the Shawnee Indians was to slow the game down and limit the possessions for the Bulldogs, which happened most of the first half. They did a good job of slowing down the tempo and we usually get up and down the floor more quickly and get more shots, Elida senior Reggie McAdams said. Elida (18-3) got off to a quick 11-4 lead with a McAdams drive to the bucket. A long 3-pointer from McAdams gave his team a 16-5 lead after the first eight minutes. The Bulldogs shot 5-of-6 from 2-point range and 2-of-4 from long distance in the opening quarter. Shawnee came out in the second quarter with a fight, allowing just six points by the Elida offense. With a triple from Thad Vernon and a 3-point play from Elijah Pughsley, the Indians came within seven at the break, 22-15. A triple from McAdams and another long-distance shot from Aric Thompson gave the Bulldogs a 32-19 lead going into the fourth quarter. With a quick bucket from Dakota Mathias and another triple from Thompson, the Bulldogs took a 37-19 lead in the fourth period. Back-toback 3-pointers from Vernon and Pughsley cut the deficit to 41-29 with 3:58 on the clock. An old-fashioned 3-point play from Mathias to McAdams and then a basket by a wide-open Mike McDonald underneath helped Elida salt the game away and pick up its first tournament win on the road to Columbus. You have to credit Shawnee for having a game plan and controlling the tempo, Elida coach Denny Thompson said. At halftime, we talked about having that edge and for the most part we found that in the third quarter and finished it out in the fourth. McAdams led all scorers with 29 points, four assists and two blocks. McDonald had 13 points and Thompson finished with eight points. Our goal was to spread the floor and then look for easy baskets if they had any

Jeffersons Ross Thompson drives to the basket for two of his 33 points Tuesday night versus Bluffton. The sophomore added 18 boards as he paced the Wildcats to a 6-point OT win to open Division III sectional boys cage action at Wapakoneta. boards, had hung up a 66-45 with a 13-6 second period as rout of Bluffton Feb. 17. Donley netted five and the Smith knew it would be Wildcats went into the shoottougher this time. ing doldrums (1-of-11; 19-ofThey had an extra two 54 overall, 4-of-20 downweeks to practice with their town, for 35.2%), taking a team as it is comprised now. 23-18 advantage. Two weeks ago, they were in The game tightened even disarray and had only maybe a more in the third period, even week of practice, Smith added. though Blufftons shooting Its amazing how much of a eye went away (3-of-15 in the difference that can make. Plus, span; 20-of-55 overall, 3-ofwe didnt shoot well; were not 13 long range, for 36.4%). a great shooting team to begin Bluffton ruled from start to with but it tends to go down in finish but only led 32-31 the tournament. You just have on a Thompson drive at the to out-tough your opponent, 25-second mark. especially a league foe. Though Thompson continued to set there arent any real surprises the pace for Delphos in the among league opponents, they fourth stanza by scoring eight didnt show us everything the points but sophomore Austin first time and we didnt show Jettinghoff (4 assists) dropped everything. in four of his seven points and The Pirates responded senior Nick Dunlap (8 points)

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JEFFERSON (58) Austin Jettinghoff 3-0-7, Zach Ricker 0-0-0, Shayn Klinger 3-0-7, Nick Dunlap 3-0-8, Ross Thompson 9-15-33, Nick Fitch 1-1-3, Dakota Stroh 0-0-0. Totals 15-4-2-16/2558. BLUFFTON (52) Austin Bricker 0-3-3, Noah Stratton 1-0-2, R.J. Stratton 6-012, Drake Luginbuhl 0-0-0, Michael Donley 9-1-22, Jordan Skilliter 1-3-5, Michael Liska 3-2-8, Robbie Stratton 0-0-0. Totals 17-3-9/13-52. Score by Quarters: Jefferson 12 6 13 16 (11) - 58 Bluffton 10 13 9 15 (5) - 52 Three-point goals: Jefferson, Dunlap 2, Jettinghoff, Klinger; Bluffton, Donley 3.

a triple. Their biggest lead to that point came at 44-37 on a Dunlap trio at 4:45 before the youthful Pirates mounted a comeback. Two Thompson singles at 11.7 seconds put the Wildcats up 47-44 and after a trade of timeouts, Bluffton got the ball to Donley, whose triple from the right wing was nothing but net as time expired, forcing an extra session. We defended that pretty well; Donley just made a tough shot. Give him credit for that, Smith said. We challenged the kids at halftime to start making shots. We were something like 6-of24 at the half and we simply needed to make shots. We allowed that to affect us on the defensive end. Its amazing what making a couple of shots will do for you. Jefferson finished 16-of-25 at the line (64%); assumed 41 boards (15 offensive); turned it over nine times; and added 17 fouls. We get to play another game. I know we will be heavy underdogs against LCC but Id rather be playing, Smith added. At this stage, any chances to get experience in pressure situations are crucial. Our two seniors, Nick and Shayn (Klinger) get to play at least another game and the experience will benefit our younger players. Bluffton dropped in 9-of13 singles (69.2%); grabbed 37 caroms (13 offensive) as Donley, Stratton and senior Michael Liska nabbed seven each; handed the orb over 12 times; and amassed 16 fouls.

CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS

Wednesday, March 7 Central Michigan-Ball State winner vs. Ohio-Kent State winner, Noon; Akron-Buffalo winner vs. Northern Illinois-Western Michigan winner, 2:30 p.m. Third Round Thursday, March 8 Miami (Ohio) vs. Central MichiganBall StateOhio-Kent State winner, Noon; Toledo vs. Akron-Buffalo Northern Illinois-Western Michigan winner, 2:30 p.m. Semifinals Friday, March 9 Bowling Green vs. Miami (Ohio)Central Michigan-Ball StateOhioKent State winner, Noon; Eastern Michigan vs. ToledoAkron-Buffalo Northern Illinois-Western Michigan winner, 2:30 p.m. Championship Saturday, March 10 Semifinal winners, 1 p.m. Northeast Conference Saturdays First Round Fairleigh Dickinson at Sacred Heart, 1 p.m.; Mount St. Marys at Quinnipiac, 2 p.m.; LIU at Monmouth (NJ), 4 p.m.; St. Francis (Pa.) at Robert Morris, 5 p.m. Tuesdays Semifinals Lowest-remaining seed at highestremaining seed, Noon or 6 p.m.; Thirdremaining seed at second-remaining seed, Noon or 6 p.m. Championship Sunday, March 11 Semifinal winners at higher-seeded team, 3 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference At Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tenn. Todays First Round Morehead State vs. Austin Peay, 1 p.m.; Eastern Kentucky vs. Tennessee State, 3 p.m. Thursdays Second Round Murray State vs. Morehead StateAustin Peay winner, 1 p.m.; Tennessee Tech vs. Eastern Kentucky-Tennessee State winner, 3 p.m. Fridays Games UT Martin vs. Murray State Morehead State-Austin Peay winner, 1 p.m.; Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee TechEastern Kentucky-Tennessee State winner, 3 p.m. Saturdays Championship Semifinal winners, 5:30 p.m. Patriot League Thursdays First Round Lafayette at American, 7 p.m.; Bucknell at Lehigh, 7 p.m.; Colgate at Navy, 7 p.m.; Holy Cross at Army, 7 p.m. Mondays Semifinals American-Lafayette winner vs. Army-Holy Cross winner, TBA; LehighBucknell winner vs. Navy-Colgate winner, TBA Championship Saturday, March 10 Semifinal winners at higher seed, 6 p.m. Southeastern Conference At Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn. Thursdays First Round Florida vs. Auburn, 1 p.m.; Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State, 3:30 p.m.; Arkansas vs. Mississippi, 7:30 p.m.; South Carolina vs. Alabama, 10 p.m. Fridays Quarterfinals Kentucky vs. Florida-Auburn winner, 1 p.m.; Tennessee vs. VanderbiltMississippi State winner, 3:30 p.m.; LSU vs. Arkansas-Mississippi winner, 7:30 p.m.; Georgia vs. South CarolinaAlabama winner, 10 p.m. Saturdays Semifinals KentuckyFlorida-Auburn winner vs. TennesseeVanderbiltMississippi State winner, 4 p.m.; LSUArkansas-Mississippi winner vs. GeorgiaSouth Carolina-Alabama winner, 6 p.m. Sundays Championship Semifinal winners, 6 p.m. Southern Conference At Asheville, N.C., Kimmel Arena Fridays First Round College of Charleston vs. Wofford, 11:30 a.m.; Western Carolina vs. Georgia Southern, 2 p.m.; Furman at UNC Greensboro, 4:30 p.m. Saturdays Quarterfinals Davidson vs. College of CharlestonWofford winner, Noon; Samford vs. Elon, 2:30 p.m.; Appalachian State vs. Western Carolina-Georgia Southern winner, 6 p.m.; Chattanooga vs. Furman-UNC Greensboro winner, 8:30 p.m. Asheville Civic Center Sundays Semifinals DavidsonCollege of CharlestonWofford winner vs. Samford-Elon winner, Noon; Appalachian State Western Carolina-Georgia Southern winner vs. ChattanoogaFurmanUNC Greensboro winner, 2:30 p.m. Mondays Championship Semifinal winners, 5 p.m. Sun Belt Conference At Hot Springs, Ark. Saturdays First Round Summit Arena FIU vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 1 p.m.; North Texas vs. Troy, 3:15 p.m. Hot Springs Convention Center Louisiana-Monroe vs. Western Kentucky, 1:15 p.m.; South Alabama vs. Arkansas State, 3:30 p.m. Sundays Quarterfinals Summit Arena Middle Tennessee vs. LouisianaMonroe-Western Kentucky winner, 1 p.m.; UALR vs. South AlabamaArkansas State winner, 3:30 p.m. Hot Springs Convention Center Denver vs. FIU-Louisiana-Lafayette winner, 1:15 p.m.; FAU vs. North Texas-Troy winner, 3:45 p.m. At Summit Arena Mondays Semifinals Middle TennesseeLouisianaMonroe-Western Kentucky winner vs. DenverFIU-Louisiana-Lafayette winner, 1 p.m.; UALRSouth AlabamaArkansas State winner vs. FAUNorth Texas-Troy winner, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays Championship Semifinal winners, 2 p.m. West Coast Conference At Orleans Arena, Las Vegas Todays First Round San Francisco vs. Loyola Marymount, 6 p.m. Thursdays Second Round Pepperdine vs. San FranciscoLoyola Marymount winner, 3 p.m.; Santa Clara vs. Portland, 5:30 p.m. Fridays Third Round Saint Marys (Cal) vs. Pepperdine San Francisco-Loyola Marymount winner, 3 p.m.; San Diego vs. Santa Clara-Portland, 5:30 p.m. Saturdays Semifinals Gonzaga vs. Saint Marys (Cal) PepperdineSan Francisco-Loyola Marymount winner, 3 p.m.; BYU vs. San DiegoSanta Clara-Portland, 5:30 p.m. Mondays Championship Semifinal winners, 3 p.m.

elapses on defense, Shawnee coach Don Vogt explained. We were trying to keep the ball in our hands as much as we could and we were in striking distance for about three and a half quarters. Seth Rosenbauer had a team-high 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Indians. Pughsley added nine points. Shawnee finished its season at 5-16.
SHAWNEE (37) Shawn Ward 0-0-0, Austin Lause 0-0-0, Elijah Pughsley 3-2-9, Marquis Miller 0-0-0, Cole Pohjala 0-0-0, Thad Vernon 2-0-6, Josh Bishop 0-0-0, Thomas Nolte 1-2-4, James Williamson 1-0-2, Seth Rosenbauer 6-1-13, Josh Kile 0-1-1, Casey Mulchay 1-0-2. Totals 11-3-6-37. ELIDA (56) Ebin Stratton 0-0-0, David Diller 0-0-0, Maz Stambaugh 0-0-0, Mike McDonald 4-5-13, Reggie McAdams 9-8-29, Louis Gray 0-0-0, Aric Thompson 3-0-8, Dakota Mathias 2-2-6, Trent Long 0-0-0, Brandon Stinson 0-0-0, Austin Allemeier 0-00. Totals 13-5-15-56. Score by Quarters: Shawnee 5 10 4 18 - 37 Elida 16 6 10 24 - 56 Three-point goals: Shawnee, Vernon 2, Pughsley; Elida, McAdams 3, Thompson 2.

Baker tops NWC boys list Ada senior guard Konnor Baker was chosen as the 201112 Northwest Conference Player of The Year by its boys basketball coaches at the annual selection meeting Monday evening at Jefferson. Baker received 134 of a possible 135 points in the coaches voting. Baker averaged 20.6 points per game along with 7.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Bulldogs and it marked his third straight year as a first team all-conference performer. He was joined on the first team by Spencerville senior Eli Bowers, Columbus Grove senior Jordan Travis and LCC seniors Tyler OConnor and Billy Taflinger. OConnor also made first-team all-conference for the third year in a row. The voting procedure called for each coach to vote for the top 15 players on a 15-14-13, etc., point-descending scale. No coach could vote for his

own players. In a conference first, three coaches received identical vote totals, so Jeremy Best of Crestview, Frank Kill of Lima Central Catholic and Ryan Stechschulte of Columbus Grove all earned Co-Coach of the Year honors in the NWC. Second Team: Spencerville senior Dan Binkley, Lincolnview senior Sloan Whitaker, Columbus Grove senior Connor Kohls, Crestview senior Nick Adam and Allen East 12th-grader James Richardson. Honorable Mention: Jefferson sophomore Ross Thompson, Spencerville junior Derek Goecke, Lincolnview senior Clayton Longstreth, Columbus Grove senior Wade Heffner, Crestview senior Dallas Gibson and sophomore Damian Helm, Ada senior Bobby Steiner, Bluffton junior Michael Donley, LCC senior John Kidd and Paulding senior Anthony Arellano. Final League Standings:

LOCAL ROUNDUP

Lima Cent. Cath. 9-0, Columbus Grove 7-2, Spencerville/Crestview 6-3, Lincolnview/Ada 5-4, Paulding 3-6, Bluffton 2-7, Jefferson/ Allen East 1-8. ---Delphos Tri-County Wrestling Club competes at Ada Regional ADA The Regional Miami Valley Kids Wrestling Association competition was held for the Delphos TriCounty wrestlers, along with 11 other local clubs, n Ada at the KingHorn Center. With a total of 37 young men competing for the Delphos team, 19 pins were brought back home. The 12 area teams brought approximately 500 wrestlers to show their stuff. University wrestling team members helped the day go smoothly by coaching and refereeing. In Regional competition, there is an 8-man bracket versus a 4-man bracket in regularseason meets. Delphos earned

7 first-place awards, 4 secondplace, 2 third-place, 2 fourthplace, 11 fifth-place and 11 seventh-place. Taking first were: Carder Miller, Cody Bailey, Colin Bailey, Cole Binkley, Brady Welker, Isaiah Bretz and Tyler Bratton. Second: Aiden Lanteigne, Nathan Ditto, Austin Giesige and Avery Schulte. Third: Clayton Paddubny and Cody Bockey. Fourth: Evan Wurst and Conner Anspach. Fifth: Brendon Schwartz, Tyler Herron, BJ Hutchison, Ben KcKee, Chase Bailey, Zac Porter, Trent Vonderwell, Matt Wiechart, Luke Ketchum, Timothy Mankey and Joey Schier. Seventh: Joshua Ringwald, Eli Zehender, Gabe Steyer, Kole McKee, Ean Boecker, Colby Mankey, Andrew Fleming, Justin Wieging, August Wurst, Cooper Chung and Collin Fischer.
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The Associated Press America East Conference At Chase Family Arena West Hartford, Conn. First Round Thursdays Games UMBC vs. Binghamton, 8:15 p.m. Quarterfinals Saturdays Games Stony Brook vs. UMBCBinghamton winner, 12:05 p.m. Albany (N.Y.) vs. New Hampshire, 2:15 p.m. Vermont vs. Maine, 6:05 p.m. Boston University vs. Hartford, 8:15 p.m. Semifinals Sundays Games Stony BrookUMBC-Binghamton winner vs. Albany (N.Y.)-New Hampshire winner, 5:02 p.m. Vermont-Maine winner vs. Boston University-Hartford winner, 7:15 p.m. Championship Saturday, March 10 Lower seed at higher seed, 11:02 a.m.

CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS

NCAA MENS

First Round Thursdays Games Sacred Heart at LIU, 7 p.m. CCSU at Wagner, 7 p.m. Monmouth (NJ) at Robert Morris, 7 p.m. Quinnipiac at St. Francis (NY), 7 p.m. Semifinals Sundays Games Lowest-remaining seed at highestremaining seed, Noon or 6 p.m. Third-remaining seed at secondremaining seed, Noon or 6 p.m. Championship Wednesday, March 7 Semifinal winners at higher-seeded team, 7 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference At Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tenn. First Round Todays Games Southeast Missouri State vs. Eastern Kentucky, 7 p.m. Austin Peay vs. Jacksonville State, 9 p.m. Second Round Thursdays Games Tennessee Tech vs. Southeast Missouri State-Eastern Kentucky winner, 7 p.m. Morehead State vs. Austin PeayJacksonville State winner, 9 p.m. Semifinals Fridays Games Murray State vs. Tennessee TechSoutheast Missouri StateEastern Kentucky winner, 7 p.m. Tennessee State vs. Morehead StateAustin Peay-Jacksonville State winner, 9 p.m. Championship Saturdays Game Semifinal winners, 2 p.m. Patriot League First Round Todays Games Navy at Bucknell, 7 p.m. Lafayette at Holy Cross, 7 p.m. Colgate at Lehigh, 7 p.m. Army at American, 7:30 p.m. Semifinals At Higher Seed Saturdays Games Bucknell-Navy winner vs. Holy Cross-Lafayette winner, 2 or 4:30 p.m. Lehigh-Colgate winner vs. American-Army winner, 2 or 4:30 p.m. Championship Wednesday, March 7 Semifinal winners at higher seed, 7 p.m. Southern Conference At Asheville Civic Center Asheville, N.C. First Round Fridays Games College of Charleston vs. Appalachian State, 11:30 a.m. Western Carolina vs. The Citadel, 2 p.m. Samford vs. Furman, 6 p.m. Georgia Southern vs. Chattanooga, 8:30 p.m. Quarterfinals Saturdays Games UNC Greensboro vs. College of Charleston-Appalachian State winner, Noon Wofford vs. Western Carolina-The Citadel winner, 2:30 p.m. Davidson vs. Samford-Furman winner, 6 p.m. Elon vs. Georgia SouthernChattanooga winner, 8:30 p.m. Semifinals Sundays Games UNC GreensboroCollege of Charleston-Appalachian State winner vs. WoffordWestern CarolinaThe Citadel winner, 6 p.m. DavidsonSamford-Furman winner vs. ElonGeorgia SouthernChattanooga winner, 8:30 p.m. Championship Mondays Game Semifinal winners, 9 p.m. Summit League At Sioux Falls Arena Sioux Falls, S.D. First Round Saturdays Games Oral Roberts vs. IPFW, 7 p.m. South Dakota State vs. IUPUI, 9:30 p.m. Sundays Games Western Illinois vs. North Dakota State, 7 p.m. Oakland vs. Southern Utah, 9:30 p.m. Semifinals Mondays Games Oral Roberts-IPFW winner vs. Western Illinois-North Dakota State winner, 7 p.m. South Dakota State-IUPUI winner vs. Oakland-Southern Utah winner, 9:30 p.m. Championship Tuesdays Game Semifinal winners, 9 p.m.

Champion Karate Center does it again

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Ten local karate students from Champion Karate Center in Fort Jennings, along with their instructor, Diane Pack, traveled to Xenia Feb. 25 to compete in the Miami Valley Tournament Associations season opener. The competitors collectively won 10 1st-place trophies, seven 2nd-place trophies, six 3rd-place medals and three 4th-place medals. They include, front row, left to right: Logan Cash, Jackson Bidlack, Madison Tumlinson, Dylan Tumlinson and Seth Teman; and back, Instructor Diane Pack, Kyle Norbeck, Jamien Pack, Brendon Stoner, Carson Stoner and Kim Mayberry.

Atlantic Sun Conference At University Center Macon, Ga. First Round Todays Games Belmont vs. Jacksonville, 2:30 p.m. Mercer vs. Lipscomb, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays Games ETSU vs. North Florida, 2:30 p.m. South Carolina-Upstate vs. Florida Gulf Coast, 8:30 p.m. Semifinals Fridays Games Belmont-Jacksonville winner vs. ETSU-North Florida winner, 6 p.m. Mercer-Lipscomb winner vs. South Carolina-Upstate-Florida Gulf Coast winner, 8:30 p.m. Championship Saturdays Game Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. Big South Conference First Round Mondays Results VMI 55, Radford 53 High Point 68, Gardner-Webb 58 At Kimmel Arena Asheville, N.C. Quarterfinals Todays Games Coastal Carolina vs. VMI, Noon Campbell vs. Winthrop, 2 p.m. UNC Asheville vs. High Point, 6 p.m. Charleston Southern vs. Liberty, 8 p.m. Semifinals Thursdays Game Coastal CarolinaVMI winner vs. Campbell-Winthrop winner, 6 p.m. UNC AshevilleHigh Point winner vs. Charleston Southern-Liberty winner, 8 p.m. Championship Saturdays Game Semifinal winners at higher seed, Noon Colonial Athletic Association At Richmond Coliseum Richmond, Va. First Round Fridays Games James Madison vs. UNC Wilmington, Noon Delaware vs. Towson, 2:30 p.m. Northeastern vs. William & Mary, 6 p.m. Georgia St. vs. Hofstra, 8:30 p.m. Quarterfinals Saturdays Games Drexel vs. James Madison-UNC Wilmington winner, Noon Old Dominion vs. DelawareTowson winner, 2:30 p.m. VCU vs. Northeastern-William & Mary winner, 6 p.m. George Mason vs. Georgia StateHofstra winner, 8:30 p.m. Semifinals Sundays Games DrexelJames MadisonUNC Wilmington winner vs. Old DominionDelaware-Towson winner, 2 p.m. VCUNortheastern-William & Mary winner vs. George MasonGeorgia St.-Hofstra winner, 4:30 p.m. Championship Mondays Game Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. Horizon League First Round Tuesdays Results Detroit 80, Loyola of Chicago 71 Butler 70, Wright State 52 Youngstown State 77, Green Bay

The Associated Press CLEVELAND Ray Allen scored 22 points, Kevin Garnett added 18 and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 86-83 on Tuesday night to snap a 5-game losing streak. Boston, which couldnt hold a 16-point lead in the first quarter, avoided its first 6-game skid since dropping seven in a row from April 4-15, 2007. Kyrie Irving returned from a bruised elbow that sidelined him late in the second quarter and led Cleveland with 24 points, 19 in the second half. Irving hit two free throws with 1:21 remaining to give Cleveland an 81-80 lead. After Allen missed a 3-pointer, Garnett tipped Irvings pass, leading to Allens dunk with 48.6 seconds left.
NETS 93, MAVERICKS 92 DALLAS Brook Lopez scored 38 points in only his third game back from a broken right foot and made the go-ahead free throws with 42 seconds left for New Jersey. The two free throws by Lopez came right after the Mavericks had taken the lead with a 13-2 run after missing 14 consecutive field goals. Jason Kidds 3-pointer from the right wing only 6 seconds earlier had put Dallas ahead 92-91. Jason Terry forced a turnover with 18 seconds left and Dallas called timeout. Kidd then had the ball in the left corner but it was knocked loose by DeShawn Stevenson. Kidd got it back but his desperate heave at the buzzer was short.

BULLS 99, HORNETS 95 CHICAGO Derrick Rose scored 32 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 19.4 seconds left, and Chicago closed with an 8-0 run. Joakim Noah had 15 points and 16 rebounds for the Bulls and Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng added 14 points apiece. Rose scored six points in Chicagos final run. Chris Kaman had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets and Trevor Ariza scored 16 points. The Hornets stunned the Bulls by scoring 13 consecutive points to turn a 9-point deficit into a four-point lead with 1:26 left before Rose rescued Chicago. PACERS 102, WARRIORS 78 INDIANAPOLIS Danny Granger scored 25 points to help Indiana win its fifth straight. Tyler Hansbrough scored 15 points and Roy Hibbert added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Pacers, who remained in third place in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers topped 100 points for the fourth straight game after doing so just six times before the current stretch. Monta Ellis and Brandon Rush each scored 14 points for the Warriors, who finished with season lows in points and field-goal percentage (.341). Golden State guard Stephen Curry sat out with a strained tendon in his right foot. The Warriors missed the 45-percent 3-point shooter they made just 1-of-17 3s in the first three quarters. 76ERS 97, PISTONS 68 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Thaddeus Young scored 12 of his 20 points in a pivotal second quarter and All-Star Andre Iguodala had 12 points, six assists and four steals to help Philadelphia snap a 5-game losing streak. Sixers coach Doug Collins left the bench between the third and fourth quarters, walking to the teams locker room, and didnt return to the court because of flulike symptoms.

NBA CAPSULES

The Associated Press BOSTON Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots for his first NHL shutout and defenseman Erik Karlsson scored the lone goal, lifting surging Ottawa to a 1-0 win over Boston on Tuesday night. It was the Senators first victory in five games against the Bruins this season. The Senators moved one point behind the Northeast Division-leading Bruins, who have played four fewer games. Ottawa won for the sixth time in seven games and sent the Bruins to their fourth loss in six. The 20-year old Lehner was playing in just his 11th NHL game. He started because regular goalie Craig Anderson is sidelined indefinitely after cutting his hand last week in a kitchen accident. Tim Thomas made 37 saves for the Bruins but lost to a divisional opponent for just the second time in 14 games.
SHARKS 1, FLYERS 0 SAN JOSE, Calif. Ryane Clowe scored the lone goal early in the first period and Antti Niemi made it stand up with 26 saves for his fifth shutout as San Jose returned home from a grueling road trip and beat Philadelphia. The Sharks had gone 2-6-1 on the 17-day trip that knocked them out of first place in the Pacific Division

and into a precarious position for a playoff berth. With little room for error in the final quarter of the season, the Sharks managed to hold on thanks to a strong bounceback performance by Niemi to beat the Flyers for the ninth straight time. Niemi lost four out of five games on the trip and didnt even make it out of the first period in two of those games. The Sharks allowed 35 goals during the road trip but gave up none to the NHLs highestscoring team, surviving a wild scramble in front of the net in the final minute. Ilya Bryzgalov made 22 saves for the Flyers, who remained 11 points behind the first-place New York Rangers in the Atlantic Division. Philadelphia was shut out for the second time in three games. COYOTES 2, CANUCKS 1, SO GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Mike Smith stopped 39 shots, Ray Whitney scored in the third period and during the shootout and Phoenix extended its point streak to 12 games by beating NHL-leading Vancouver. Smith allowed a goal on a carom in the first period but nothing else. He stopped Alexander Edler and Mason Raymond in the shootout to extend his career-best and franchise-record winning streak to 11 games. Whitney scored in the third period to tie it and Mikkel Boedker sealed Phoenixs sixth straight win with a nifty move to beat Cory Schneider in the shootout. The Pacific Division-leading Coyotes have won seven straight home games. Edler scored in the first period. Schneider stopped 34 shots but allowed goals on two of three shots in the shootout. RED WINGS 5, BLUE JACKETS 2 COLUMBUS Henrik Zetterberg scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist and Joey MacDonald had 28 saves to help Detroit end a 3-game slide by beating Columbus. Johan Franzen had a goal and two assists, Niklas Kronwall and Valtteri Filppula both added a goal and assist. Jan Mursak also scored for the Red Wings, who are 26-3-2 at home but only 16-16-1 on the road. MacDonald, 7-1-1 this season playing behind No. 1 goalie Jimmy

NHL CAPSULES

Atlantic Division-leading Philadelphia beat the Pistons twice at home by an average of 22 points and routed them on the road now in the first game after the All-Star break. Philadelphias Elton Brand scored 10 points, returning from a 2-game absence because of a sprained right thumb. Greg Monroe scored 20 points and Rodney Stuckey had 17 for the Pistons. TIMBERWOLVES 109, CLIPPERS 97 LOS ANGELES Derrick Williams and Michael Beasley each scored 27 points, teaming up to lead a fourth-quarter shooting barrage as Minnesota beat the Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Clippers in the teams first game since the All-Star break. Williams and Beasley each had 13 points in the fourth. Williams finished 9-of-10 from the field while making all four of his 3-point attempts and all five of his free throws. Beasley hit 11-of-15 from the floor, including all three of his 3-pointers. Blake Griffin scored 30 points, Chris Paul added 27 and DeAndre Jordan had 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Clippers, who similarly faltered in the fourth quarter of a 101-98 home loss to the Timberwolves on Jan. 20. The defeat cut the Clippers division lead to a game over the Los Angeles Lakers. KINGS 103, JAZZ 96 SACRAMENTO, Calif. DeMarcus Cousins had 22 points and 18 rebounds and Sacramento celebrated a possible new arena deal with a victory over struggling Utah. The city, the Kings and the NBA announced a tentative deal Monday to finance a new arena that would be built by 2015 and keep the team in Sacramento for many years. The City Council will vote on the plan March 6. Marcus Thornton scored 21 points and made five out of six free throws in the final 16 seconds to help the Kings secure the win. Rookie guard Isaiah Thomas had 18 points and eight assists for the Kings, who have won

two straight. Thomas, the last player chosen in the 2011 draft, started his fifth consecutive game at point guard. He has scored 96 points in those five games to tie a franchise mark set by Otis Birdsong in 1977. Devin Harris had 18 points and seven assists for the Jazz, who dropped their fourth straight and 11th in 14 February games. ROCKETS 88, RAPTORS 85 HOUSTON Kyle Lowry scored 26 points, Luis Scola had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Houston beat Toronto. Kevin Martin scored 14 points, though he missed a key free throw with 11.7 seconds left that gave the Raptors a chance to tie it. But Linas Kleiza missed a long 3-point try, Martin corralled the rebound and the Rockets won for the 18th time in the last 25 games. DeMar DeRozan scored 17 points, James Johnson had 16 and Ed Davis tied a career-high with 15 rebounds for the Raptors. Toronto outrebounded Houston 47-37 but went 2-for-17 from 3-point range and committed 17 turnovers. The Rockets have won 25 consecutive games when holding their opponent below 90 points. BUCKS 119, WIZARDS 118 MILWAUKEE Ersan Ilyasova scored on a tip-in with 2.2 seconds left and Milwaukee handed Washington its fifth consecutive defeat. Mike Dunleavy scored a season-high 28 points for the Bucks, who snapped a 6-game losing streak at home. Brandon Jennings took an inbounds pass with 6.8 seconds left and drove left of the lane, attempting a short jumper. It bounced off the rim but Ilyasova had position and tipped in the miss for the winning points. Roger Mason Jr. then received an inbounds pass on the baseline for Washington but was called for traveling with 1 second to go without getting off a shot. John Wall gave the Wizards a 118-117 lead when he drove around Jennings and scored on a running, 8-foot jumper with 6.8 seconds remaining.

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Howard, made a big stop on Ryan Russells short-handed breakaway to keep the game tied at 2 in the third period. Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash, who was on the block but not traded before Mondays NHL deadline, scored his 22nd goal. Derek MacKenzie added a short-handed goal for Columbus. The Red Wings netted four goals in just over 10 minutes of the third period after falling behind on MacKenzies goal. CAPITALS 3, ISLANDERS 2, OT WASHINGTON Alex Ovechkin scored at 1:35 of overtime after Troy Brouwer tallied twice in the final 3 1/2 minutes of regulation, giving Washington an improbable win over the New York Islanders. Blanked by Evgeni Nabokov for 56 minutes, the Capitals mounted a stunning rally to win their third straight their longest streak since an identical run in mid-January. Brouwer cut the deficit to 2-1 with 3:29 left in regulation and then, after Capitals coach Dale Hunter pulled goalie Michal Neuvirth, Brouwer deflected a shot by Brooks Laich past Nabokov to tie it with 25.5 seconds to play. It was the fourth straight road loss for the Islanders, who were 13-1-5 when leading after two periods. Nabokov fell to 10-2 against the Capitals, who were 0-3 against the Islanders, the only Eastern Conference team they failed to defeat this season. Josh Bailey and Matt Moulson scored for New York. HURRICANES 4, PREDATORS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. Bryan Allen scored his first goal of the season on a breakaway coming out of the penalty box and Carolina held on to beat Nashville. Nashvilles Gabriel Bourque scored less than a minute later at 2:16 of the third period to cut Carolinas lead to 4-3 but the Predators couldnt tie it. Eric Staal and Tim Brent scored power-plays goals in the second period. Jamie McBain had Carolinas first goal earlier in the frame. Craig Smith and Colin Wilson also scored for Nashville, which had its 2-game winning streak snapped. The Predators lost in regulation for just the sixth time since Dec. 28.

LIGHTNING 2, CANADIENS 1 TAMPA, Fla. Steven Stamkos scored his NHL-leading 44th goal and Tampa Bay beat slumping Montreal. Adam Hall also scored for the Lightning, who are 11th in the Eastern Conference and trail eighth-place Washington by five points. Mathieu Garon finished with 23 saves. David Desharnais scored for the Canadiens, who have lost five in a row and been outscored 16-5 in that stretch. Tampa Bay went ahead 2-1 when Hall ended his 45-game goal drought, dating to the season opener against Carolina. Desharnais had tied it with 3:58 left in the first. PANTHERS 5, MAPLE LEAFS 3 TORONTO Mike Santorelli scored twice for Florida in a road win over Toronto. Loud chants of Fire Wilson! directed at coach Ron Wilson were heard twice during the third period as the Leafs lost for the ninth time in 10 games, including all four on a homestand. Toronto is four points out of a playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Marcel Goc, Jason Garrison and Stephen Weiss also scored for Florida, which leads the Southeast Division with 72 points. Jose Theodore added 28 saves. Phil Kessel, Nikolai Kulemin and Joffrey Lupul had goals for the Maple Leafs. It was the fifth straight game in which Toronto fell behind 2-0. KINGS 4, WILD 0 ST. PAUL, Minn. Backup goalie Jonathan Bernier stopped 25 shots for his fifth NHL shutout and Anze Kopitar scored and added an assist in Los Angeles rout of Minnesota. Justin Williams, Dwight King and Jordan Nolan added goals for Los Angeles, which entered the game having won only one out of six. The Kings moved into a tie with Dallas and Colorado for the eighth place in the Western Conference. Los Angeles scored four goals on only 15 shots. Bernier secured his first victory since Jan. 9 and didnt give up a goal for the first time since shutting out Edmonton last March. Minnesota, which had won three out of four, remained five points below the postseason cutoff.

Milwaukee 68, Illinois-Chicago 55 At The Athletics-Recreation Center at Valparaiso, Ind. Second Round Fridays Games Detroit vs. Youngstown State, 6 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Butler, 8:30 p.m. Semifinals Saturdays Games Cleveland State vs. DetroitYoungstown State winner, 6 p.m. Valparaiso vs. Milwaukee-Butler winner, 8:30 p.m. At Higher-Seed Championship Tuesdays Game Semifinal winners, 9 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at MassMutual Center Springfield, Mass. First Round Fridays Games Marist vs. Saint Peters, 7:30 p.m. Niagara vs. Canisius, 10 p.m. Quarterfinals Saturdays Games Fairfield vs. Rider, 2:30 p.m. Iona vs. Marist-Saint Peters winner, 5 p.m. Loyola (Md.) vs. Niagara-Canisius winner, 7:30 p.m. Manhattan vs. Siena, 10 p.m. Semifinals Sundays Games Fairfield-Rider winner vs. Iona Marist-Saint Peters winner, 2 p.m. Loyola (Md.)Niagara-Canisius winner vs. Manhattan-Siena winner, 4:30 p.m. Championship Mondays Game Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. Missouri Valley Conference At Scottrade Center St. Louis First Round Thursdays Games Indiana St. vs. Sou. Illinois, 7 p.m. Drake vs. Bradley, 9:30 p.m. Quarterfinals Fridays Games Wichita State vs. Indiana StateSouthern Illinois winner, 1 p.m. Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa, 3:30 p.m. Creighton vs. Drake-Bradley winner, 7 p.m. Evansville vs. Missouri State, 9:30 p.m. Semifinals Saturdays Games Wichita StateIndiana StateSouthern Illinois winner vs. Illinois State-Northern Iowa winner, 2:30 p.m. CreightonDrake-Bradley winner vs. Evansville-Missouri State winner, 5 p.m. Championship Sundays Game Semifinal winners, 2 p.m. Northeast Conference

Sun Belt Conference at Hot Springs, Ark. First Round Saturdays Games Summit Arena South Alabama vs. Troy, 7 p.m. Wes. Kentucky vs. FIU, 9:30 p.m. Hot Springs Convention Center FAU vs. Arkansas State, 7:15 p.m. Quarterfinals Sundays Games Summit Arena Middle Tennessee vs. FAUArkansas State winner, 7 p.m. UALR vs. Western Kentucky-FIU winner, 9:30 p.m. Hot Springs Convention Center Louisiana-Lafayette vs. North Texas, 7:15 p.m. Denver vs. South Alabama-Troy winner, 9:45 p.m. At Summit Arena Semifinals Mondays Games Middle TennesseeFAUArkansas St. winner vs. LouisianaLafayette-Nor. Texas winner, 7 p.m. UALRWestern Kentucky-FIU winner vs. DenverSouth AlabamaTroy winner, 9:30 p.m. Championship Tuesdays Game Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. West Coast Conference At Orleans Arena Las Vegas First Round Todays Games Portland vs. Santa Clara, 9 p.m. Second Round Thursdays Games San Francisco vs. Portland-Santa Clara winner, 9 p.m. San Diego vs. Pepperdine, 11:30 p.m. Third Round Fridays Games Loyola Marymount vs. San FranciscoPortland-Santa Clara winner, 9 p.m. BYU vs. San Diego-Pepperdine winner, 11:30 p.m. Semifinals Saturdays Games Saint Marys (Cal) vs. Loyola MarymountSan Francisco Portland-Santa Clara winner, 9 p.m. Gonzaga vs. BYUSan DiegoPepperdine winner, 11:30 p.m. Championship Mondays Game Semifinal winners, 9 p.m.

No. 4 Duke holds on to beat Wake Forest 79-71

By JOEDY McCREARY The Associated Press
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Duke capped off its perfect run on the road in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a few minutes of play that was anything but. The fourth-ranked Blue Devils let much of a 23-point lead slip away before holding on to beat Wake Forest 79-71 on Tuesday night, becoming the third team in school history to finish 8-0 in conference road games. Ultimately, that lapse only cost them in their margin of victory, but they know they cant afford a repeat with the biggest game of the season a visit from No. 6 North Carolina up next. Our defensive intensity was lacking there for a little stretch. Thats something we cant have happen, forward Ryan Kelly said. But to pull out a victory against a team that had been playing well at home and be 8-0 (in league road games) is a huge accomplishment. Kelly scored a career-high 23 points putting up 20 against the Demon Deacons for the third straight time to lead the Blue Devils (26-4, 13-2) to their seventh straight win and fifth in a row in the cross-state series. And for much of the game, this looked like just another blowout. Duke led 65-42 with 9 1/2 minutes left before Wake Forest figured out a way to make things tense, turning to its defense during a 19-2 run that cut the deficit to six points and setting up two good chances to get even closer. The Blue Devils went more than 5 minutes between field goals. We just needed to get down and defend, get some stops so we could get out and go, Wake Forest coach Jeff Bzdelik said. When the light went on and we got some stops, we got ourselves going. The Demon Deacons had the ball down 72-66 with less than 2 minutes left but Tony Chennault missed a 3-pointer, Duke milked the clock and Miles Plumlee chased down the critical offensive rebound of Tyler Thorntons missed jumper with just over 1 minute left. Seth Curry hit two free throws with 48.9 seconds left to make it 74-66. The last chance came when Currys miss of the front end of a 1-and-1 left Dukes lead at 74-68 with 35.8 seconds left. Chennault missed another 3 and Kelly added two free throws with 25.8 seconds to play. I thought I was going to make it and by the time I (shot) it, it felt kind of short (and) my legs kind of died on me because I played a lot in the second half, Chennault said. It was a good shot, just a tough game. Nikita Mescheriakov and Chennault both had 18 points for the Demon Deacons (13-16, 4-11), who have lost two out of three and eight out of 10 with the only wins in that stretch coming against the only two teams Boston College and Georgia Tech they are ahead of in the league standings. Meanwhile, the Blue Devils became the third team in school history, joining both the 199899 and 1999-2000 teams, to finish 8-0 in ACC road games and remained on a roll entering Saturday nights visit from the Tar Heels in what will be a meeting of ACC co-leaders if North Carolina beats Maryland on Wednesday night. People have graded our
honorable mention selection a year ago, has been named AllHeartland Conference. Senior Mychal Hill (London/Jonathan Alder) collected his third consecutive All-HCAC award when he was named honorable mention. Hill was a first team selection as a sophomore and he garnered second-team honors in 2011-12. Fisher led Bluffton in scoring with 12.0 points per game on 88-of-208 shooting from the field (42.3 percent). He hit 31-for-88 from distance (35.2 percent) and was outstanding at the line in knocking down 56-of-70 attempts for 80.0 percent. Even more impressive was Fishers work on the defensive end against the premier scoring guards in the conference. He frustrated First Team All-HCAC honorees Phil Hogan and Logan Wolfrum as well as Heartland

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performances all year instead of grading our record, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. People want to nitpick You didnt play well for these 4 minutes, and You only won by this and something instead of saying, Theyve done a good job, man. Theyve done a great job. To play in a game of that magnitude before the tournaments is huge. Kelly, a 6-11 Raleigh native, has been a particularly tough matchup for the Demon Deacons ever since he established himself in Dukes rotation as a sophomore last season. His previous career-high of 21 points came in a 91-73 win against them last month at Cameron Indoor Stadium, and twice in this one he made baskets that gave Duke its largest lead at 23 points including a 3-pointer with 11 1/2 minutes left that made it 63-40. I think hes been playing pretty well lately and he just needed to take it up a notch, Krzyzewski said. And he did. Curry scored 15 points, Mason Plumlee had 12 points, Austin Rivers added 10 and Miles Plumlee finished with 11 rebounds for the Blue Devils, who shot 45 percent and hit 10 3-pointers before letting the Demon Deacons back into the game. Travis McKie scored 14 points, C.J. Harris had 11 and Carson Desrosiers finished with 10 for Wake Forest, which trailed 65-42 with under 10 minutes to play before its huge run made it a game again. McKies jumper with just under 5 minutes left made it 67-61 the first time since midway through the first half that Wake Forest was that close.
NO. 18 INDIANA 70, NO. 5 MICHIGAN ST. 55 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Cody Zeller scored 18 points and Victor Oladipo added 13 for Indiana in its

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third victory over a top-5 team this season. The Hoosiers (22-7, 10-7 Big Ten) are the second team to achieve that feat this season, joining Kansas which did it with a win over Missouri on Saturday. Indiana upset No. 1 Kentucky and No. 2 Ohio State in December and now the Spartans, who could have clinched their second outright Big Ten title in four seasons with a victory. Draymond Green had 29 points for Michigan State (24-6, 13-4), which can still win the outright crown with a victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Sunday. Michigan State had won six straight in the series and seven straight overall. It was Indiana coach Tom Creans first win over Tom Izzo, his former boss at Michigan State. NO. 14 WISCONSIN 52, MINNESOTA 45 MADISON, Wis. Jordan Taylor scored 22 points to lead Wisconsin, which clinched a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament. Both teams shot poorly, there were 43 fouls called and the teams combined to shoot 58 free throws. But the Badgers (22-8, 11-6 Big Ten) found their shooting touch in the second half to secure at least a fourthplace finish in the conference. Minnesota (17-13, 5-12) led 23-16 at halftime. But Wisconsin opened the second half on a 9-2 run to tie it at 25 on a three-point play by Mike Bruesewitz. Minutes later, with the game tied at 27, Minnesota coach Tubby Smith was called for a technical foul and Taylor hit both free throws to give Wisconsin its first lead since 11-10 midway through the first half. Taylor followed with a 3-pointer and Wisconsin didnt trail the rest of the way. Andre Hollins led the Gophers with 18 points, while Ralph Sampson III finished with eight points to give him 1,004 for his career. He is the fifth player in Minnesota history with 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 150 blocks. VANDERBILT 77, NO. 16 FLORIDA 67 NASHVILLE, Tenn. John Jenkins hit six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points as Vanderbilt clinched a first-round bye in the Southeastern Conference tournament. The Commodores (21-9, 10-5) outshot the nations top 3-point shooting team behind Jenkins, who easily topped his average of 3.9 3-pointers by hitting his first five from beyond the arc. They are tied with Florida for second in the SEC with one game left in the regular season. Vanderbilt, which snapped a 4-game losing streak to the Gators, can finish no worse than third in the SEC going into its finale Saturday at Tennessee. Jeffery Taylor added 18 points and Festus Ezeli had 11. Bradley Beal scored 16 points, Erving Walker 15, Kenny Boynton 11 for Florida (22-8, 10-5), which has lost two straight. The Gators still can finish second by themselves if they beat No. 1 Kentucky at home on Sunday.

Delphos resident Kelsey Martz recently competed Level 8 at The Buckeye Classic held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. A part of her routine was her flight series on beam, with a Back Handspring. There were over 2,500 gymnasts competing at the meet in levels 3 - Elite Qualifiers. She won the All-Around in her session with a 36.425. She also placed 1st on the Beam with a 9.475 and Floor with a 9.35 and placed 2nd on Bars with a 9.275. Her Level 8 Team from Halkers Gold Gymnastics placed 3rd.

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(Continued from Page 6) Kole McKee, Ean Boecker, Colby Mankey, Andrew Fleming, Justin Wieging, August Wurst, Cooper Chung and Collin Fischer. Earning 3 pins: Cole Binkley; 2 pins: Clayton Paddubny, Colin Bailey and Brady Welker; 1 pin: Carder Miller, Nathan Ditto, BJ Hutchison, Cody Bailey, Avery Schulte, Evan Wurst, Zac Porter, Trent Vonderwell, Timothy Mankey and Tyler Bratton. ---Fisher and Hill selected AllHeartland Conference BLUFFTON Junior Josh Fisher (Rockford/Parkway) earned second team AllHeartland Collegiate Athletic Conference recognition for his play at both ends of the floor during the 2011-12 mens basketball season. It is the second straight season that Fisher, an

Conference tournament MVP Julian Strickland, holding the trio in check each time they matched up. After three seasons, Fisher ranks 16th all-time with 76 made three point goals and he is 45th on the career scoring list with 731 points as he looks to become Blufftons first 1,000 point scorer since Colt Cunningham (2005-09). Hill capped his career with a third straight All-HCAC honor following a 16-10 campaign just two years removed from a 2-23 season for the Beavers. He was second on the team with 10.9 PPG on 50-of-131 (38.2 percent) shooting from outside the arc. Hill was superb from the charity stripe, connecting on 79-of-87 (81.4 percent) while also dishing out a team-best 63 dimes. Hill ended his four years at Bluffton 28th on the alltime scoring list with 947 points despite missing parts of his freshmen and sophomore seasons due to injuries. His 145 3-pointers are 7th all-time while his 40.2 percent shooting from deep places him 15th on the career list. Hill converted 276 free throws, 12th all-time, while his 81.9 percent shooting at the line ties him with Ryan McClure for 9th all-time. He dished out 189 career assists for 16th on the career list. In conjuntion with the AllHeartland Conference awards, the conference has announced the All-HCAC Sportsmanship Team for the 2011-12. This award has been developed as part of a conference-wide sportsmanship initiative. Members of the AllHCAC Sportsmanship team are selected by the coaches and their teammates as individuals who demonstrate the ideals of positive sportsmanship both on and off the field/court of competition. Bluffton senior Steve Swick (Elida) was recognized for his sportsmanship this season. Bluffton capped the final full season in Founders Hall with its seventh winning campaign in the last eight years. It marked the Beavers third Heartland Conference tournament berth in the last four seasons. The 16

wins knotted the 2011-12 squad with the 1991-92 and 2000-01 teams for the fourth-best season in school history while the 10 conference victories equaled the 2006-07 squad for the most ever in Heartland Conference action. DCs Wolfrum and Brown recognized by HCAC GREENWOOD, Ind. The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference released its 2012 Mens Basketball All-HCAC squad on Tuesday. Defiance College was represented by junior Logan Wolfrum and senior Anthony Brown on the 20-man list, with Wolfrum earning First-Team and Brown taking Honorable Mention honors for the second year in a row. The guard tandem of Wolfrum and Brown was especially lethal during Defiances 6-game win streak to close the regular season, combining to net 30.3 points per outing for 49.5 percent of the Jackets scoring output during that stretch. In those six victories, Wolfrum and Brown shot a collective 53.3 percent from the field and 46.8 percent from beyond the arc to push Defiance past Franklin and Manchester in the league standings and into the HCAC Tournament. Wolfrum netted his secondstraight First-Team All-HCAC nod and third All-HCAC award in three seasons by leading the Purple and Gold in scoring, assists, steals, minutes and games started as a junior. The Defiance, Ohio, native ranked second in the conference with 17.4 points, third with 3.3 assists, fourth with 1.3 assists-to-turnovers and fifth with 1.1 steals per contest, while also ranking top-10 in three-point shots made per game (1.7), threepoint percentage (41.7) and minutes played per outing (32.7). Along with showing up among the HCACs finest in nearly every statistical category, Wolfrum shot 49.0 percent from the field, poured in 10 games of at least 20 points, became DCs 21st member of the 1,300-point club and earned his seventh HCAC Player-ofthe-Week accolade during the 2011-2012 campaign.

The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 21 14 .600 New York 17 18 .486 4 Boston 16 17 .485 4 New Jersey 11 25 .306 10 1/2 Toronto 10 24 .294 10 1/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 27 7 .794 Orlando 22 13 .629 5 1/2 Atlanta 20 14 .588 7 Washington 7 27 .206 20 Charlotte 4 28 .125 22 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 28 8 .778 Indiana 22 12 .647 5 Milwaukee 14 20 .412 13 Cleveland 13 19 .406 13 Detroit 11 25 .306 17 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 24 10 .706 Dallas 21 14 .600 3 1/2 Houston 21 14 .600 3 1/2 Memphis 19 15 .559 5 New Orleans 8 26 .235 16 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City27 7 .794 Portland 18 16 .529 9 Denver 18 17 .514 9 1/2 Minnesota 18 17 .514 9 1/2

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The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Rangers 61 40 15 6 86 Pittsburgh 62 36 21 5 77 Philadelphia 62 34 21 7 75 New Jersey 62 35 23 4 74 N.Y. Islanders 63 26 28 9 61 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 61 37 21 3 77 Ottawa 65 34 23 8 76 Toronto 63 29 27 7 65 Buffalo 62 27 27 8 62 Montreal 64 24 30 10 58 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts Florida 62 30 20 12 72 Washington 63 32 26 5 69 Winnipeg 65 30 27 8 68 Tampa Bay 63 29 28 6 64 Carolina 63 24 26 13 61 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Detroit 64 42 19 3 87 St. Louis 63 39 17 7 85 Nashville 64 37 20 7 81 Chicago 64 33 24 7 73 Columbus 63 18 38 7 43 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Vancouver 64 40 16 8 88 Colorado 64 33 27 4 70 Calgary 63 28 24 11 67

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GF 169 198 203 172 148 GF 200 199 187 154 164 GF 158 172 166 176 166 GA 124 163 188 170 187 GA 140 192 195 180 177 GA 172 178 186 213 190 Minnesota 63 Edmonton 62 Pacific Division GP Phoenix 63 San Jose 62 Dallas 63 Los Angeles 64 Anaheim 63 W 33 33 33 29 27 L 21 22 26 23 26

Utah 15 18 .455 11 1/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 20 12 .625 L.A. Lakers 20 14 .588 1 Golden State 13 18 .419 6 1/2 Phoenix 14 20 .412 7 Sacramento 12 22 .353 9 Tuesdays Results Boston 86, Cleveland 83 Indiana 102, Golden State 78 Philadelphia 97, Detroit 68 Chicago 99, New Orleans 95 Houston 88, Toronto 85 Milwaukee 119, Washington 118 New Jersey 93, Dallas 92 Sacramento 103, Utah 96 Minnesota 109, L.A. Clippers 97 Todays Games Orlando at Washington, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Golden State at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at New York, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Dallas at Memphis, 8 p.m. Portland at Denver, 9 p.m. Houston at Utah, 9 p.m. Chicago at San Antonio, 9 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Thursdays Games Oklahoma City at Orlando, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Phoenix, 9 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Miami at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

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The Associated Press NEW YORK The person who collected Ryan Brauns urine sample that tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone said he followed the collection programs protocol. Dino Laurenzi Jr. issued a statement confirming he handled the sample submitted following a playoff game on Oct. 1. He says he has been a collector for Comprehensive Drug Testing since 2005 and has taken more than 600 samples for Major League Baseballs drug-testing program. PRO FOOTBALL The St. Louis Rams are willing to trade the second overall pick of the April draft. Chief operating officer Kevin Demoff said that the team would make a deal under the right circumstances but has not made any commitments despite a report late Monday that a trade had already been decided. He said new coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead went to the NFL combine with an open mind. NEW YORK The NFL is making way for President Barack Obama. Opting to play a game on a Wednesday for the first time in more than 60 years, the NFL will open the regular season on Sept. 5, to avoid conflicting with Obamas speech at the Democratic National Convention the next night. The Super Bowl champion New York Giants will host the season-opener starting at 8:30 p.m. EDT; their opponent hasnt been announced yet. SAN FRANCISCO Ahmad Brooks signed a 6-year, $44.5 million contract extension with San Francisco that will take him through the 2017 season and keep one of the NFLs best linebacker units

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NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesdays Results Phoenix 2, Vancouver 1, SO Ottawa 1, Boston 0 Florida 5, Toronto 3 Washington 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, OT Carolina 4, Nashville 3 Detroit 5, Columbus 2 Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 1 Los Angeles 4, Minnesota 0 San Jose 1, Philadelphia 0 Todays Games Pittsburgh at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Buffalo at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Thursdays Games New Jersey at Boston, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Montreal, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Carolina, 7 p.m. Florida at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Columbus at Colorado, 9 p.m. Calgary at Phoenix, 9 p.m. St. Louis at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Buffalo at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

intact. The deal is worth $17.5 million guaranteed, said his agent, Greg Williams. REGINA, Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League have signed quarterback Colt Brennan. Brennan played for the University of Hawaii and was a 2007 Heisman Trophy finalist. GOLF PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. The agent for Tiger Woods lashed out against Hank Haneys book, saying his armchair psychology about Woods was ridiculous and that it was clear the former swing coach only cares about self-promotion. Haneys book about his six years as Woods coach is titled, The Big Miss. It is to go on sale March 27, a week before the Masters. PRO BASKETBALL EL SEGUNDO, Calif. = Kobe Bryant has a concussion in addition to the broken nose he sustained in the All-Star game. The Los Angeles Lakers say Bryant saw a neurologist and he diagnosed the concussion. The All-Star guard will see Dr. Vern Williams again today and his status for that nights home game against Minnesota is day-to-day. AUTO RACING CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR said Brad Keselowski can keep his cellphone in his race car during events and all drivers are encouraged to use social media. Keselowski drew worldwide attention for posting on Twitter during a red-flag period in Monday nights season-opening Daytona 500. He posted pictures, answered questions and kept fans informed of what was happening during the stoppage that lasted just over two hours.

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Father-son duos trike wins top awards

Staff reports DELPHOS Ed Offenbacher and his son Nathan have been working on motorcycles a collective 35-plus years at Offy on Billymack Road outside Delphos. While repair and maintenance is the heart of the business, cycle customization has put the father-son duo on the map. Offy recently won Best Custom Overall and Stars Choice out of more than 200 entries at Cyclefest in Columbus in January and First Custom Trike out of 500 entries at the Easyriders Magazine National Finals in Columbus this month. The Stars Choice award was given by Alex Tig Trager and Jean Carlos Juice Ortiz from the FX Network show Sons of Anarchy. Nathan has been customizing bikes for five years. He designed the winning trike. I just wanted to have fun with it, he said. I wanted something off-the-wall, something different. Ed was pleased and surprised by how well the pairs

This custom-built trike by Offys on Billmack Road east of Delphos took Best Custom Overall and Stars Choice out of more than 200 entries at Cyclefest in Columbus in January and First Custom Trike out of 500 entries at the Easyriders Magazine National Finals in Columbus this month. The trike is electric blue and the design on the tan seat and hand grips were burned by Nathan Offenbacher.

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Americans feeling better about economic recovery

NEW YORK (AP) Americans are feeling better about the economy again, but will it last this time? A widely watched barometer of consumer confidence surged in February to its highest level in a year as Americans took note of improving job prospects among friends and family and falling unemployment, which is now at a three-year low. The brighter assessment released Tuesday by a private research group reflected a more upbeat attitude for the nation generally as the economy picks up. That is a boon for President Obama as he seeks re-election. Polls, including a recent Associated Press-GfK survey, show the Democratic incumbent is beginning to benefit politically from improved views of the economy.

endeavor did. I am excited about our success with this and we are already thinking about our next design, he said. Ed and his son work closely at the small shop east of Delphos. If we have a lot of bikes in the shop, its pretty close quarters, Nathan said. I do enjoy working with my dad. We also ride together. Nathan hops on his awardwinning trike and his dads favorite is a 1937 Indian Jr. Scout.

The economy is getting momentum. Clearly, shoppers are more optimistic about their job prospects, said Amna Asaf, economist at Capital Economics.

WASHINGTON (AP) Rules aimed at helping drivers avoid unintentionally backing over children, already overdue, are being delayed again following complaints from automakers that requiring rearview video cameras systems on new cars and trucks would be too expensive. In a letter to lawmakers, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said his department needs more time for research and data analysis before it can issue regulations. I believe it is important to allot additional time to ensure that the final rule is appropriate and the underlying analysis is robust, LaHood wrote Tuesday. The letter didnt mention the auto industrys concerns. More than a year ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed requiring improved driver rear visibility in new vehicles, a standard that in most cases would necessitate rear-mounted video cameras with in-vehicle display screens. The regulations were to be phased in, applying to all cars and light trucks by the 2014 model year. The new rear visibility standard was required by a law that Congress passed in 2008 in response to dozens of accidents in which children were backed over. At issue in particular were blind zones in large sport utility vehicles and pickups. Nearly 300 people are killed and 18,000 injured each year because of back-over accidents, according to NHTSA data. Many occur in driveways and parking lots. Nearly half the deaths involve children under age 5. The elderly also are frequent victims.

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as whether maintenance personnel should wear a selfcontained breathing apparatus at all times. Consensus was that the cost of an alarm was a small price to pay for the safety of village personnel and green-lighted the project. The second issue brought to the table concerned the sewer system overflow. The other thing we got is on the sewer system. The overflow ponds out back weve got a high water flow that after five years we cant dump any water into the ditch anymore, Hilver stated. The issue was considered to be caused by high inflow from rain and infiltration of rainwater into the sewage system. Different solutions were exhibited, such as taking sump pumps out of the system, digging a new pond or determining whether the processing station is working as it should. In other matters,

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Councilman Bob Altenburger tendered his resignation effective this March. Mayor Don Miller gave a status update for the parking lot paving project. We had four bids that came in for the paving of the project. Bluffton Paving ended up with being awarded the contract. With the paving and the surfacing, for the sealer were going to put on, our portion is going to be roughly $50,000, Mayor Ron Miller stated. The cost of the project will be split with Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Choice One Engineerings Corn Challenge will start at 5:30 p.m. March 28 but a contingent will be leaving from Ottoville at approximately 4 p.m. Local sponsors are being encouraged to support the 5K run/walk to raise money for the purchase of playground equipment for Ottoville Park. Contact Tammy Saxton for more information at 419-235-5825 or 419-453-2277.

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By MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank Israeli troops raided two private Palestinian TV stations before dawn today, seizing transmitters and other equipment, the military said. The military said one of the outlets, al-Watan TV, is a pirate station whose frequencies interfered with legal broadcasters and aircraft communications. It said several transmitters were confiscated in the operation initiated by Israels Communications Ministry. The military also confirmed a second raid at Jerusalem Educational TV, a Ramallah-based station owned by the Palestinians Al Quds University, but did not elaborate. Palestinian officials denounced the raids as aggression and violation of media freedom. Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad visited alWatan later today and said the raid undermined his government. Fayyad heads the Palestinian Authority, which runs the Palestinian self-rule

we are putting in a solution to a problem. YWCA members will need to pay a $21 one-time fee to obtain a swipe key that will allow them access to the fitness facility 24 hours a day. Schwieterman hopes to have 24-hour operations in place by March 15. Members under age 18 are not allowed in the facility after 10 p.m. or before 6 a.m. Those wanting a Peak Community Wellness membership can call The Peak or email peak24hrfitness@aol. com. Memberships may also be purchased during staffed hours (Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) or by appointment if a later time is needed at the YW. Current Aquatic Action members will see no changes while health center members will be allowed to use the fit-

ness facility as usual. Those members will also have use of the YWCAs sauna, steam room and whirlpool until their memberships expire. Health Center Plus members will also be allowed regular use of the swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and locker rooms during regular YWCA hours until their membership expires. When current YWCA fitness memberships expire, YWCA and Peak staff members will work with members to find an option that fits their needs and budget. The YW held an open house and town meetings on Monday to explain the new program and so that Schwieterman could answer questions about his Peak Community Wellness organization. Looser and YWCA Board of Directors President Kim Keeling were also on hand to answer questions.

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More and more people are becoming life coaches, according to a recent newspaper report, and many colleges now offer degrees in life coaching. It appears that a degree in life coaching pays better than a degree in a results-oriented field such as engineering, computer programming or foreign language. Life coaches right out of school can charge anywhere from $25 to $75 an hour. Id prefer to be paid $75 an hour, if you dont mind. But, then, I dont have a college degree in life coaching. Im just a guy whos gone through life without any coaching -- except from my family, my friends, my teachers, my football coach, my pastors, my co-workers and my bosses. What do I know about life? My advice would be worth absolutely nothing per hour because I didnt go to college and get a degree in life coaching. I hate to think of all the mistakes Id make if I tried to coach other people. First, Id probably forget to collect the $75 upfront and then find out this clown needs a life coach because he doesnt have a job -- because he has a drinking problem. Id coach Bob (not his real name -- his real name is Tom) to join AA and to stop showing up for work drunk, whereas a real life coach would probably tell him to punch up his resume, post frequently on Facebook and update his LinkedIn profile at least once a month. Thatll be $75, thank you. Would I be life coaching without a license if I told Doreen that shes forever dating the wrong kind of men and that she will end up having to change her locks, again, if she doesnt learn to tell the difference between a guy with a big belt buckle and a guy with a big heart? Besides, Im too old to be a life coach. One of the life coaches I read about was 20 years old and already had 10 clients. Wow! Who couldnt learn something from a 20-year-old? How do you juggle kids and a career? Please, coach me. How do you take care of your sick, aging parents and still find the time to take care of your sick, young children? Please, coach me. How do

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Our children and I have Dear Annie: I have been friends with Laura since reminded him on numerous my husband and I moved occasions that he is not stuhere 22 years ago. She is pid. We have asked why he financially better off than thinks a simple mistake is so I am (and flaunts it), but it terrible. We have tried ignornever bothered me until she ing the comment, asking him decided we should exchange whether he is looking to garChristmas gifts a few years ner sympathy or attention, and requesting point-blank back. that he stop sayLaura can be ing that. Nothing very judgmental, seems to work. and finding the Lately, he is right present for using this comment her was difficult. more and more Costume jewelry often. Is this type would be rejectof self-deprecating ed, and the real behavior normal? stuff was out of -- Mary from reach. Meanwhile, Missouri whenever Laura Dear Mary: was selling This sounds like a Tupperware or purses, I always Annies Mailbox pattern from childhood combined bought something with a need to be constantly in order to be supportive. Last year, she started a reassured. If everything else baking business, so I bought about your husband seems her a cupcake holder for normal, wed ignore this, Christmas. However, she had perhaps patting him on the a Christmas party a few days shoulder and saying, Its before the actual holiday, OK, dear. But if you notice so instead of giving her the other unusual behaviors, holder, I gave her a hostess or if this particular annoygift of a cookbook, intend- ance gets out of hand, please ing to give her the cupcake suggest he see his doctor. holder at our personal gift Sometimes, when behavior becomes repetitive and exchange. The day after her party, obsessive, it requires medishe called and told me off. cal attention. Dear Annie: I read the She said my presents were cheap. I tried to explain letter from Life Isnt Easy, about the hostess gift, but whose wife ran off with she would hear none of it. I another man but refuses to was angry, and so was she. sign divorce papers. He says On her birthday two weeks he cant afford a lawyer. He later, I texted, Happy birth- should check his state law. I am a judge in Michigan, day, but she didnt respond. In fact, Laura has not spoken and in this state, he only a word to me for more than needs to file a complaint, and if his wife fails to a year. Last summer, I tried to respond or appear, he can mend things. I sent a letter obtain a divorce. If she does saying I was sorry Id hurt show up or file papers, he her feelings, but a Christmas can still proceed on his own gift seemed like a silly rea- but may need some limited son to end a 20-year friend- legal advice. -- Michigan ship. I heard nothing back. Judge Im still upset about it. My husband says I am better off without her if she measures a friendship by the quality of the gifts. The problem is, when Laura was selling real estate, she helped my son purchase his first home. He is getting married in July. Should I send her an invitation? -California Dear California: You are not obligated to invite Laura to the wedding. But if you do and she chooses to attend, it creates the opportunity to renew the friendship (if thats what you want). Unless you cannot afford to have her as a guest, there is no downside to sending an invitation. Dear Annie: Whenever my husband makes a mistake, does something incorrectly or doesnt know the answer, he uses a very whiny voice and says, I guess Im just stupid.

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By THOMAS J. SHEERAN and KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press CHARDON The 17-year-old suspect in a deadly shooting rampage at an Ohio high school appeared briefly in juvenile court as residents of the shaken community offered sympathy and support for families and friends of the three students who were killed and two who were wounded. A prosecutor described suspect T.J. Lane as someone whos not well and said the teen didnt know the victims but chose them randomly. Lane admitted taking a .22-caliber pistol and a knife to the 1,100-student Chardon High School and firing 10 shots at a group of students sitting at a cafeteria table Monday morning, prosecutor David Joyce said. Authorities offered their own condolences Tuesday and shared a nugget of welcome news, announcing that an 18-year-old girl who was hurt in the shootings had been released from the hospital and was home with family. The second injured teen remained in serious condition at a suburban Cleveland hospital. Those trying to understand what prompted the shootings got few answers from the court hearing, which came hours after the death toll
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MASSILLON (AP) Who knows where Todd Beckett would be if he had just nipped it in the bud. While tooling around Massillon several years ago, a bystander suggested Beckett looked like everybodys favorite deputy, Barney Fife. Beckett who at the time was driving a restored 1963 Ford Galaxie that resembled Fifes squad car from The Andy Griffith Show shrugged it off at first. But when the comments kept coming, Beckett ran to a mirror to check his reflection. He became a believer after shaving his beard and slicking his hair back. I had a beard for 18 years. When I shaved that off, it really set the ball in motion as far as looking like Barney, said Beckett, who owns Total Car Improvements in Tuscarawas Township. ... Its just something that I fell into. Beckett has embraced Don Knotts lovable character right down to the bullet Fife kept in the front pocket of his khaki deputy uniform. The Massillon resident has picked up some of Fifes mannerisms, although the deputys highpitched tones poses a bit of a challenge for Beckett, who has a bass voice. Im still working on that, he said. Still, when Beckett dons his badge and uniform and straps on his holster with his replica .38-caliber handgun, he almost always gets a warm reception. Beckett has fun introducing the younger generation to Fife. If you get the under-30 crowd talking about Barney, theyre going to be thinking about the purple dinosaur, Beckett quipped. Beckett, who grew up watching The Andy Griffith Show and describes himself as a Mayberry enthusiast, recently celebrated his 52nd birthday by driving 365 miles, one way, to Mount Airy, N.C., Griffiths hometown and inspiration for the shows fictional setting. Beckett had the privilege of meeting retired actress Betty Lynn, who played Fifes girlfriend, Thelma Lou, on the show. Beckett spent the day with Lynn, who did an autograph session at the Andy

rose to three. Lane, a thin young man described by other students as extremely quiet, spoke little in court, where a judge ordered him held for at least 15 days. Lanes grandfather, who has custody of the teenager, and two aunts joined him in court. The women lightly embraced the older man as the hearing began. Prosecutors have until Thursday to bring charges and are expected to ask that Lane be tried as an adult. He will probably be charged with three counts of aggravated murder and other offenses, Joyce said. The prosecutor appeared to rule out rumors and speculation that the young gunman lashed out after being bullied or that the shooting had something to do with drug-dealing. This is not about bullying. This is not about drugs, Joyce said. This is someone whos not well, and Im sure in our court case well prove that to all of your desires and well make sure justice is done here in this county. Joyce would not elaborate. Both sides in the case are under a gag order imposed by the judge at the prosecutors request. The judge also barred media outlets from taking photos of the faces of the suspect and some of his relatives. The Associated Press transmitted photos and video of Lane that

were shot before the hearing. The AP and at least one other media outlet, The Plain Dealer of Cleveland, plan to challenge the judges order today. Meanwhile, area schools offered grief counseling to students, staff and others shocked by the rampage. Were not just any old place, Chardon, Chardon School Superintendent Joseph Bergant II said. This is every place. As youve seen in the past, this can happen anywhere, proof of what we had yesterday. Authorities said Tuesday that Demetrius Hewlin, 16, and Russell King Jr., 17, had died from their injuries. Daniel Parmertor, 16, died shortly after the shooting. Hewlin attended Chardon High. King and Parmertor were students at the Auburn Career Center, a vocational school, and were waiting in the Chardon High cafeteria for their daily bus when they were shot. Lanes family is mourning this terrible loss for their community, Lanes attorney, Robert Farinacci, said in a statement. Fifteen-year-old Danny Komertz, who witnessed the shooting, said it appeared that the gunman singled out a group of students sitting together. He said Lane was known as an outcast who had apparently been bullied. But other students disputed that.

Farinacci told WKYC-TV that Lane pretty much sticks to himself but does have some friends and has never been in trouble over anything that we know about. Lane did not attend Chardon High but waited there for the bus to Lake Academy, a school for students with academic or behavioral problems. Authorities would not say how and why he ended up at Lake Academy. Student Nate Mueller said he was at the cafeteria table where the victims were shot, and a bullet grazed his ear. Mueller told The Plain Dealer that King one of those killed had recently started dating Lanes ex-girlfriend. Lane was silent the whole time, Mueller said. Thats what made it so random. Kala Day, 18, said she rode the morning school bus with Lane and knew the victims. He always sat by himself and, like, looked out the window. So I sat with him a few times, because I felt bad for the kid, she said. He didnt talk. He just stared out the window. The shooting sent students screaming from the building in panic, and some of that chaos and fear was captured in 911 recordings released Tuesday. We just had a shooting at our school. We need to get out of here. Oh, my god, one crying female caller told a dispatcher.

Griffith Museum. Beckett said he smoothed things over with his wife, Cathy, by agreeing to pick up her new car they recently purchased from a dealer in the South. Mount Airy is a Mayberry enthusiasts paradise, according to Beckett, who has made several trips to Mayberry Days festival held each September. Beckett already has driven the Galaxie from Massillon to Mayberry. The car had been abandoned and was sitting at the end of the street when it caught Becketts eye several years ago. There was barely a speck of rust on it because previous owners kept the car in storage during the winter and sprayed its undercarriage with oil, according to Beckett. One day, while staring at the car from his shop window, Griffith had a startling revelation: The Galaxie could be transformed into a patrol car like the ones driven by Fife and Sheriff Andy Taylor Griffiths character in the TV show. After Beckett painted the blue car black and white, nothing could stop the momentum.

Answers to Mondays questions: The comic book villain the Chameleon, who changes himself into a Barack Obama look-alike, plots to undermine Obamas inauguration in an Amazing Spider-Man edition issued shortly before the actual 2009 presidential swearing-in. Needless to say, Spider-Main foils the attempt. A bar, the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa., served as the U.S. Marine Corps first recruiting station in 1775. Samuel Nicholas, a delegate to the 2nd Continental Congress, was named Marine commandant, went to the tavern and appointed its owner chief Marine recruiter and his first captain. Todays questions: Into what sports hall of fame was fashion designer Vera Wang inducted in 2009? When it comes to building, was is Plyboo? Answers in Thursdays Herald Todays words: Blandiloquence: mildly flattering talk Pyrrhotism: having red hair Todays joke: There was a little old lady who was nearly blind. She had three sons and they wanted to prove which one was the best son to her.

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