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Delphos, Ohio education coordinator Terry Moreo reported to the board the students Individual Education Plan necessitates the tutor. According to state mandates, the district must supply the student a tutor. Bus driver Esther Siefker has put in her bid for retirement after 37 years. Sukup noted Siefker was extremely helpful to him when he started the interim superintendent position last year and wished her well. Treasurer Brad Rostorfer will seek bids for resurfacing the high school parking lot this summer. Rostorfer will bring the bids to the board for a selection. In other business, the board: Issued a supplemental contract to Josiah Stober as head soccer coach for the 2012-13 year; Approved the spring update of the districts 5-Year Forecast due to the auditor by May 31; Approved the list of seniors for graduation pending completion of requirements of the school and State of Ohio; Approved Jason Klint and Josh Vasquez as soccer volunteers for this fall; Contracted for services with the Allen County Educational Service Center for 2012-13; and Approved membership to the OHSAA for all athletes in grades 7-12. The next meeting will begin at 8 p.m. June 11. The next Finance Committee meeting will begin at 8 p.m. June 7.

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Pre-sale season tickets for the Delphos Municipal Swimming Pool will be sold at the Municipal Building, 608 N. Canal St., Delphos, during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) through May 25. May 26, 27 and 28 they will be sold at the pool during pool hours (weather permitting). Presale prices are: Single $60 Family $170 Over 55 $50 Regular Prices effective May 29, 2012: Single $80 Family $195 Over 55 $70 Applications can be obtained at the Municipal Building or on the citys website at www.cityofdelphos.com. Applications can be mailed in but have to be received no later than May 24 in order to get the presale rates. The city is not responsible for any applications that are not received. To purchase a family pass, applicants must bring or attach a copy of their 2011 federal income tax form to show proof of dependents. Checks are to be made payable to City of Delphos. The pool season is May 26 (Memorial Day weekend) thru Aug. 22. Pool hours are from noon to 8 p.m. The opening is dependent on air temperature (>70 degrees), water temperature (>67 degrees) and weather conditions. General Admission $5 Reissued passes $5 Swimming lessons $40 a session Pool parties $125 Evening Swim (6 p.m. to close) $2 There are no refunds/ rain passes. Children age 2 and under are admitted free and Little Swimmers are required for children who are not toilet trained.

School board taps Sukup for another year as super

A handful of cheerleaders and their advisors attended the meeting to voice concern DELPHOS Interim about a suggestion from the disSuperintendent Frank Sukup tricts insurance companies the isnt going anywhere school eliminated for at least another stunts from cheeryear. Delphos City leading routines. School Board memCheer Advisor Terri bers voted unaniSuever spoke for the mously Monday to group. keep Sukup on for We are conanother academic cerned if stunting year while they is taken out of our scour applicants to routines, she said. take the job on a perSome of our girls manent basis. School want to go on to Board President John cheer in college and Sukup Klausing said the without doing the board started the search stunting at our level, later than they wanted to this they wont have the opportuyear due to a levy on the ballot nity. I think taking this away in November. would be detrimental to those We just wanted to get the students. We have qualified levy out of the way, regardless coaches and every precaution is of the outcome, Klausing said. taken. Wed like to see stunting Now well start the search stay in our routines. again in earnest in August and Klausing said the board had hopefully have an announce- no intentions of acting on the ment in January or February. suggestion from the insurance Frank did an excellent job and company at this time. we didnt have a lot of appliThere is always risk associcants. We want to take our time ated with sports. There is just to get a good superintendent. as much risk playing football Sukup is willing to stay or any other sport, Klausing another year. said. They have coaches who When I came to Delphos, know what they are doing and I didnt know a lot about it, the girls sign a release. We are Sukup began. Now that Im not going to act on this. Its just acclimated, I found out there a suggestion. are a lot of good people and Karissa Hoersten will good kids here. Im happy to tutor a kindergarten student stick around and provide anoth- at 2 1/2 hours per week durer year of leadership. ing the 2012-13 school year Sukup was hired for 240 days after her contract was approved at the same pay as last year. Monday. The districts special BY NANCY SPENCER nspencer@delphosherald.com

Deb Rostorfer of the Delphos Eagles Aerie 417 Ladies Auxiliary presents Parks and Rec Supervisor Craig Mansfield with a check for $2,000 for maintenance on the Delphos Municipal Swimming Pool. The funds were from a recent brunch and performance by the Jesters Roving Players.

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Catherine Hammons of the Delphos Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 40 presents Mansfield with a $200 check to assist with the cost of pool maintenance.

Texting ban on Kasichs desk

COLUMBUS (AP) A statewide texting-while-driving ban that could be tricky to enforce cleared the Ohio Legislature on Tuesday and was headed to the governors desk for his expected signature. The House cleared the measure on a 82-12 vote. The Senate passed it earlier this month. All drivers would be banned from texting, though young drivers could more easily be pulled over for it. Thats fine by 17-yearold Salome Beneye of Columbus. It should be more strictly enforced toward teens, Beneye said in a phone interview. Im not saying it shouldnt toward adults as well, but I feel like teens have a better chance of getting in greater accidents than adults would. Beneye, whos had her license since November, said she doesnt make phone calls or text while driving thanks in part to a series of pictures highlighting distracted driving accidents that were shown in her drivers education class. Its really scary, she said. No text or phone call is worth my life. The bill would make texting with hand-held devices a secondary offense for adults. That means drivers could be ticketed for typing emails or instant messages only if they were first pulled over for another offense, such as running a red light. The measure is tougher on teen drivers. Texting or using an electronic device while driving would be a primary offense for those under age 18. Minors could not use their cellphones, iPads, laptops

At the Country Club The Ladies of the Delphos Country Club held their usual Tuesday outing. Jan Sisinger and Betty Schroeder co-chaired regular golf on the front nine. Schroeder and Sandy Schimmoeller won the low gross in the first flight, with Arlene Kortokrax the low net. Schroeder also had the closest to the pin, the longest drive and the longest putt. Schimmoeller and Sisinger had the lowest putts. In the second flight, Linda Boecker was the lowgross winner and Jeanne Hilvers the low net. Hilvers had the longest drive. Sunny Thursday; high in mid 70s. See page 2.

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Workers from Klaus and Sons patch a portion of the concrete deck surrounding the swimming pool on Monday.

District resident concerned about Elida Environmental Education Preserve

BY STACY TAFF staff@delphosherald.com ELIDA The Elida Local Schools Board of Education convened for its monthly meeting Tuesday and was addressed by a concerned community member who felt promises made prior to the construction of the new high school were left unfulfilled. James Haidle turned in a public participation card to ask the board why leftover funds from the construction project werent being used to revitalize the Elida Environmental Education Preserve. Early on in the construction of this facility, it was said you expected there to be surplus funds from the construction that would be used for improvements to the Elida Environmental Education park, Haidle said. Ive been over there and I have to say it looks poorly maintained. What Id like to know is what happened to that rhetoric? What happened to that part of the campaign?

or other electronic devices while driving unless theres an emergency. Minors could be fined $150 for the first offense and have their license suspended for 60 days. Repeat offenders could face a $300 fine and get their license taken away for a year. Teens could have hands-free GPS navigation devices, but they couldnt use other electronic devices unless an emergency arises, or the vehicle was stopped and off the roadway. The measure would be among the broadest in the country in terms of teen distracted driving restrictions, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Texting while driving is already prohibited in 38 states, the organization has found. An additional five states prohibit text messaging by new drivers.

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Retirees were honored at Tuesdays meeting of the Elida Board of Education. Participating in the ceremony are, front from left, retirees Kathy May, Marsha Jackson, Carol Gibson and Janice Flick; and back, Board President Dennis Fricke, retirees David Wollenhaupt, Bruce Sommers, Robert Kiracofe, Constance Cramer and Superintendent Don Diglia. Superintendent Don Diglia like to make improvements to hoped wed gain enough said. The preserve does said no promises had been the preserve when feasible. interest on the bond and we need attention. Currently we made regarding surplus funds There was never any did. We also came in under See ELIDA, page 3 and that the district would assumption of excess. We budge with the project, he

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Students in tornado -hit Indiana town await Lady A

By RICK CALLAHAN The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Tornadoes battered their school and homes, and spring break was spent cleaning up. Henryville has only begun to rebuild, but for one night, its high school students will get to put aside their worries for a private show by one of country musics biggest acts. The southern Indiana community will share the spotlight with Grammy-winning Lady Antebellum tonight at the KFC Yum Center in nearby Louisville, Ky., where the trio will stage a mini-prom bash for students at Henryville Junior-Senior High School, followed by a benefit for the devastated community. With everythings thats happened the tornado and the destruction now well have something else to remember for the rest of our lives, said Henryville junior class vice president Kaitlyn Maloney, 17, who rode out the March 2 storm with her parents in the basement of their Henryville home. This will give us something to remember thats happy. The battered high school landed both events in late March by winning Lady Antebellums online Own the Night contest offering one school a concert at its prom. Schools as far away as northern Wisconsin submitted YouTube videos on behalf of Henryville, an unincorporated town hit by two tornadoes one packing 175 mph winds on a day when storms killed 13 people in Indiana and 24 in Kentucky. Singer Hillary Scott said the

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band was moved by what she called the selfless entries from other schools, including rival Silver Creek High School in nearby Sellersburg, Ind. That was just such, honestly, an encouraging thing to think that those high schoolers, that generation, theyre that helpless, they want to help each other that much, she said. It was definitely an easy decision. Lady Antebellum wasnt able to perform at Henryvilles prom in late April due to a conflict with the bands schedule. Instead, it opted for the mini-prom open to the 188 junior and seniors and their dates who attended the schools formal prom, followed by a concert to benefit the town. Each of Henryvilles juniors and seniors received five tickets for floor seating at the show. The juniors and seniors at Silver Creek, the rival Clark County school that nominated Henryville, each received one ticket, said Tahnee Brown of concert promoter National Shows 2. Lady As Charles Kelley said the band hopes to lift the Henryville communitys spirits by putting on a special show. We want to just go there and hopefully bring a little joy, meet them, shake their hands, encourage them to try to get through it as best as they can, the singer said. The sold-out benefit is accompanied by an online drive thats one of several disaster relief efforts for Henryville. That online drive had generated more than $119,000 by this morning, but concert organizers say that reflects only a portion of the money thats been collected.

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March 12, 1939-May 14, 2012 Norman A. Buettner, 73, of Ottoville died at 7:09 p.m. Monday at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born March 12, 1939, in Mt. Blanchard to Neil (C.T.) and Esther (Gengler) Buettner, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 8, 1960, he married Stella Hilvers, who survives in Ottoville. Also surviving are three sons, Kevin (Karen) Buettner of Ottoville, Jeff (Kathy) Buettner of Delphos and Brian (Debbie) Buettner of Sandusky; and five grandchildren, Neil, Eric, Nadine, Collin and Monica Buettner. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Buettner; and a sister, Janet Landwehr. Mr. Buettner was retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Delphos Eagles. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Rev. John Stites officiating. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday at LoveHeitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township, corner of St. Rts. 224 and 634, where there will be Scripture service at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to Van Wert Inpatient Hospice or to a charity of the donors choice. Condolences can be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com. Oct. 2, 1940May 13, 2012 W. Tim Mericle, 71, of Delphos, died Sunday at St. Ritas Medical Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1940, in Lima, to Braxen and Margaret (Jones) Mericle, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 2, 1993, he married Rebekah Kohorst, who survives in Delphos. Survivors also include sons Jamie (Jodi Cooley) Joseph of Delphos and Chad (Angie) Joseph of Fort Jennings; and grandchildren Evan and Aubrey Joseph. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, Pastor Wayne Prater officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mr. Mericle was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was an artist at Delphos Granite for many years. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3035 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 471 in Delphos. He was a history buff and enjoyed riding his scooter and watching movies, but mostly enjoyed his grandchildren. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Delphos Wesleyan Church.

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By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, May 16, the 137th day of 2012. There are 229 days left in the year. Todays Highlight in History: On May 16, 1868, the U.S. Senate failed by one vote to convict President Andrew Johnson as it took its first ballot on the eleven articles of impeachment against him. On this date: In 1763, the English lexicographer, author and wit Samuel Johnson first met his future biographer, James Boswell. In 1770, Marie Antoinette, age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15. In 1866, Congress authorized minting of the first fivecent piece, also known as the Shield nickel. In 1910, the U.S Bureau of Mines was established. (It ceased operations in 1996, its functions having been transferred to other agencies.) In 1920, Joan of Arc was canonized by Pope Benedict XV. In 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented. The movie Wings won best production, while Emil Jannings (YAHN-ings) and Janet Gaynor were named best actor and best actress. In 1939, the government began its first food stamp program in Rochester, N.Y. In 1948, CBS News correspondent George Polk, whod been covering the Greek civil war between Communist and nationalist forces, was found slain in Solonica Harbor. In 1955, American author and critic James Agee died in New York at age 45. In 1961, Park Chung-hee seized power in South Korea in a military coup.

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Kasich signs bill to get rid of new election law

By ANN SANNER The Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohios Republican governor signed legislation Tuesday to get rid of a contentious new election law that Democrats and others have been trying to get voters in the presidential battleground state to overturn. The law would shrink early voting opportunities, among a host of other election changes. Its been on hold from taking effect since September. Thats when Democrats, President Barack Obamas re-election campaign and other opponents gathered more than 300,000 signatures from Ohioans to ask voters on fall ballots whether they wanted to repeal it. The states top elections official has said with the laws repeal, theres no need to place a question before voters. Secretary of State Jon Husted, a Republican, has said passage by the GOPdominated state Legislature means Ohios election law is no longer in limbo. But people on both sides of the issue say theres no precedent for a legislative repeal of a bill that also is the subject of a referendum, so its unclear how a court might rule if a legal challenge is filed. Jennifer Brunner, a former Democratic secretary of state and a leader in the Fair Elections Ohio campaign that brought the referendum, said Tuesday that the action taken by Gov. John Kasich and Legislature doesnt force the removal of the question from November ballots. Since this issue is a case of first impression for any court, we do not see the statement of the Secretary of State to be determinative on this issue, Brunner said in an email. The issue remains on the ballot. Kasich signed the repeal measure privately. It cleared the Legislature last week The bills Republican sponsor says enactment of the repeal bill would have same effect as voters opting to toss out the law on Nov. 6. The repeal also reaffirms a technical change made last year in a separate bill, however, that resulted in early voting ending on the weekend before the election. Democrats and others want those three, in-person voting days before Election Day restored. Otherwise, they argue, its not a true repeal. Before the overhaul and subsequent technical change, local boards of election had the discretion to set their own early, in-person voting hours on the days before Election Day. And in-person voting on the weekend varied among the states 88 counties. Greg Moore, campaign director of Fair Elections Ohio, said Tuesday that the group was looking at its legal options, and whether they want to continue to pursue legislation that would restore the final three days.

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YOUNGSTOWN (AP) Vice President Joe Biden is setting off on a two-day swing through blue-collar areas of eastern and northeast Ohio. Biden plans an appearance today at a Youngstown manufacturing plant and Thursday at a car dealership in Martins Ferry. The scene was set with the release of a new TV ad attacking the private-industry background of presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney. The ad portrays Romney as a greedy, job-killing corporate titan with little concern for the working class. Romney has accused President Barack Obama of attacking free enterprise. He calls the criticism of his business background an attempt to distract voters from the presidents record.

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We dont want to open up a series of debates about what the states election laws should be, Moore said. Voter advocates have urged state lawmakers not to make any changes to Ohios election law before the Nov. 6 presidential election, including a repeal. Carrie Davis, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, said adjusting rules in the middle of an election year makes it harder for voters know the rules. Plus, Davis added, This exact scenario hasnt happened before. ... And what happens in terms of whether that (the referendum) stays on the ballot or not, no one knows. Its an open question.

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Crews pull body from car in lake

NORTON (AP) Authorities in northeast Ohio say rescuers werent able to save a woman whose car became submerged in a park lake in suburban Akron. A spokesman for Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton tells the Akron Beacon Journal emergency crews found the Ford Mustang in the water Tuesday afternoon. The newspaper reports the 62-year-old woman was pulled from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. It wasnt clear how the car ended up in the water. The womans name wasnt immediately released. No one else was in the vehicle.

CHARDON (AP) About $787,000 has been donated to a recovery fund created after a northeast Ohio high school shooting that killed three students and seriously injured two more in February. The News-Herald in Willoughby reports an advisory board oversees distribution of the money meant for victims families and to encourage healing in the community around Chardon High School. About $85,000 has been handed out so far. Some of the money helped provide for wounded student Nick Walczak to get ramps at his home to accommodate his wheelchair. He also got a specially equipped vehicle to ride to the school prom. Money from the recovery fund also has been used to support parent nights and events featuring guest speakers. A teen is charged in the Feb. 27 shooting.

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are stretched to the max with personnel and were currently operating with state funding equal to what we had in 2003. We have plans to address it but currently every position in the district is taking on additional responsibilities. There was a volunteer group for the preserve that quit. That didnt pan out as we hoped. Community members and Elida parents suggested the district enlist the help of student groups such as FFA and athletic teams to help with the park. Board President Dennis Fricke said revitalization of the educational preserve would be added to the buildings and grounds agenda. The following students were students of the month for May: Elida Elementary - Audisty Brunk, Kennedy Harsh and Danielle Stoner; Elida Middle School - Kaitlyn Carder, Jarrett Cummins, Kyle Kindle and Jacqueline Nichols; Elida High School - Valedictorian Christopher Radebaugh II and Salutatorian Robin Klaus. The following retirees were honored during the meeting for their many years of excellent service to Elida Local Schools: Randy Apple, Constance Cramer, Patricia Dally, Janice Flick, Carol Gibson, Marsha

Jackson, Robert Kiracofe, Connie Mault, Kathy May, Bruce Sommers, Dave Wheeler, Lu Ann Williams, David Wollenhaupt and Tom Zeller. The following resignations were accepted: Bryan Horn, Student Council advisor; Tracy Hutchinson, Elida Kindergarten recess aide (effective May 30). The board approved the following personnel for employment: Certified - Krissa Goncher (High School English teacher, effective August 24), Lori Grogean (part-time district librarian, effective Aug. 17); Non-Certified - Anthony Smith (Elida Middle School custodian, effective July1) l Grady Wood, Amy Ribley and Ryan Lauck (substitute bus drivers); student worker- Trent Long (FFA); Supplementals - Jason Carpenter (head football), Al Clum, Dan Larimore, Mo Sumpter and Kyle Harmon (asst. varsity football), Jeff Thomas and Jay Terry (JV football), Kevin Bowers (head 8thgrade football), Guy Alexander (asst. 8th-grade football), Tom Gibson (head 7th-grade

football), Darren Smith (asst. 7th-grade football), Dennis Thompson (head golf), Tom Thomas (head boys soccer), Scott Warris (asst. boys soccer), Brady Overholt (head girls soccer), Elise Jenkins (asst. girls soccer), Quinn Whittaker (head girls tennis), Melissa Schultz (7th/8th-grade cross country), Kevin King (head volleyball), Ashley Reiff (JV volleyball), Leisa Stratton (9th-grade volleyball), Jessica Lawson (MS football/basketball cheer), Jason Carpenter (head weight/conditioning), Chrissy Billiter and Elise Jenkins (girls varsity bas-

ketball head co-coaches); substitute teachers - Sarah Feldner, Brandon Steinke; Summer Physical Education- Mark Thompson (director, teacher) and Sue Skinner (teacher). The Elida Local Schools Class of 2012 will graduate 163 students during the May 27 commencement ceremonies, provided all complete minimum standard requirements for graduation. The board approved the following Pay-to-Participate Extra Curricular Plan: High School - one-time fee of $90; Middle School - one-time fee of $75.

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POLITICS

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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Work is about a search for daily meaning as well as daily bread, for recognition as well as cash, for astonishment rather than torpor; in short, for a sort of life rather than a Monday through Friday sort of dying. Studs Terkel, American author and historian (born this date in 1912, died 2008)

Obamas gay marriage stand energizes Latinos

By JERI CLAUSING Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. President Barack Obamas shift to support gay marriage is energizing young Hispanic voters who have been working side-by-side with gay activists in their push for immigration reform. The alliance has been growing nationwide and helping dispel what many say is an outdated notion that Hispanics are less tolerant of gays than the general public. Both the Democratic and Republican parties are focused heavily on winning the Hispanic vote, not just because it holds the key to battleground states but because Latinos make up the fastest-growing minority group. The government projects Hispanics will account for roughly 30 percent of the population by 2050, doubling in size and boosting their political power. Some 600,000 young Hispanics who were born in the U.S. turn 18 each year, entering a widening pool of more than 21 million Hispanic eligible voters. A poll released in April 2011 by the National Council of La Raza, the nations largest Hispanic civil rights advocacy organization, and Social Science Research Solutions, a public opinion research firm, indicated that while 66 percent of those surveyed identified as Roman Catholic, 49 percent favored allowing same-sex marriage and that number climbed to 59 percent in favor of giving gay and lesbian couples the same legal rights as married couples. A surprising 69 percent in the La Raza poll favored allowing gay or lesbian couples to marry in their church or religious institution and 52 percent did not view homosexuality as a sin, compared to 38 percent who did. Some 69 percent said good Christians should accept all people as Gods creation and not cast judgment, while 60 percent viewed discrimination against gays and lesbians as a sin. Most of those surveyed, 71 percent, were under the age of 50. Juan Rodriguez, who is active in the Florida Immigrant Coalition and an

DEAR EDITOR, We are the Kiwanis K-kids. We picked up cigarette butts because they were litter and didnt look nice. It takes cigarette butts over 18 months to 20 years to decompose. They are not biodegradable! A way to stop people from littering cigarette butts is to buy an electric cigarette. The electric cigarette is better with air pollution because it has water vapor instead of smoke. Kali Edgington Tyler Gorman Hannah Welker DEAR EDITOR, Last week, in Kiwanis K-kids picked up cigarettes butts. We picked up cigarette butts because we wanted to keep America beautiful. After we picked up the area, it looked a lot better. Cigarettes are considered litter. It can take up to 18 months to 20 years to decompose. Instead of throwing cigarettes on the ground you can put them in a trash can or ashtray. Ramone Olmeda Jessie Pavel Abby German DEAR EDITOR, Last Friday, at K-kids we picked up cigarette butts to help the environment. Cigarette butts are the most common form of plastic litter on the beaches of the United States and worldwide. Toxic chemicals can leach out of the cigarette filters. We picked up cigarette butts on Main Street. We think people should put it in the ash trays in their cars instead of littering. Tristine Lehmkuhle Troy Dudgeon Jared Fetzer

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JPMorgan may dominate bank overhaul debate

By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON The $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase should feature prominently today when lawmakers debate how best to regulate banks big enough to bring down the broader financial system. The House Financial Services subcommittee hearing on a key tenet of the 2010 regulatory overhaul was scheduled well before the nations biggest bank revealed its trading misfire last week. Since then, news of the surprise losses at the only major bank to stay profitable during the 2008 financial crisis has renewed calls for stricter oversight of Wall Street banks. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday that JPMorgans loss bolsters the case for tougher rules. Im confident were going to be able to make sure those come out as tough and effective as they need to be, Geithner said. And I think this episode helps make the case, frankly. Democratic lawmakers and other proponents say the trades that led to the losses at JPMorgan would have violated the so-called Volcker Rule, which restricts banks from trading for their own profit. Regulators are working to finalize the rule, which was mandated under the 2010 law. It was named after former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has been among the most outspoken critics of the rule. He says the loss came from a hedging strategy that backfired, and not a bet with the banks own money. The banks have won an exemption in the rule that Dimon notes would allow them to make such trades if they are hedging against risk. A number of lawmakers who opposed the exemption say it encourages the kind of risk taking that endangers the broader financial system.

Romney pins prairie re of debt on the president

By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Tuesday painted President Barack Obama as a reckless steward of the countrys economy and, as proof, pointed to a financial crisis of debt and spending that threatens what it means to be an American. The likely Republican nominee offered a far-reaching indictment of Obamas tenure and portrayed himself as a beacon of fiscal responsibility with the public and private sector experience to prove it. A prairie fire of debt is sweeping across Iowa and our nation, and every day we fail to act that fire gets closer to the homes and children we love, Romney told supporters at a downtown Des Moines hotel. He emphasized an issue thats a big concern of the middle-class voters from across the political spectrum he and Obama are wooing. This is not solely a Democrat or a Republican problem, Romney added, a clear pitch to independent voters who will decide the election. The issue isnt who deserves the most blame, its who is going to do what it takes to put out the fire. The White House promptly dismissed Romneys critique. Press secretary Jay Carney blamed federal overspending primarily on Romney-backed tax cuts for the wealthy that were enacted during President George W. Bushs administration and on the pricy wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Carney said Romney wants to repeat policies that led to high deficits and the recession and to repeal Obama policies that reversed the cataclysmic decline on our economy and that now has us growing for 11 straight quarters. The Romney campaigns fresh focus on debt and spending came one day after Obama launched an effort to castigate his Republican rivals business credentials as the presidential campaign entered a more critical phase six months before the election. Obamas campaign and an allied group were unveiling advertisements in key battleground states that suggest Romney put profits over people during his tenure at Boston-based Bain Capital. Romney let his advisers fight back on that front while he opened his own sharp critique of Obama during his first trip back to Iowa since the leadoff nominating caucuses in January. Both campaigns see opportunity in Iowa in their battle for the 270 electoral votes required to win the presidency. Romney was in this general election battleground as Oregon voters got ready to

immigrant himself, said the gay rights and immigrant rights movements are very aligned and becoming moreso every year. The co-president of Blases Tequila Party, Shara Mora James is gay. And two leaders in the movement to pass the DREAM Act, have recently taken over two emerging gay rights groups, Freedom to Work and Get Equal. The immigrant rights movement is grounded on advocating with the most oppressed out of our community, and in many cases, that has been queer undocumented youth, said Rodriguez. We are figuring out more and more ways of supporting each other because we all grew up being told we needed to live in fear because of the communities we love. Hispanic leaders and political watchers say they dont expect Obamas announcement to have much impact on the Latino vote, which could be key to victory in battleground states like New Mexico, Florida, Nevada and Colorado.

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One Year Ago It was a wet day outside on Sunday but the spirits inside Vantage Career Center were not dampened. The school celebrated not only its 35th anniversary but also held the official ground-breaking for Vantages $34 million renovation and expansion project with plenty of honored guests and wellwishers. 25 Years Ago 1987 The Delphos Herald Inc. has reached agreement to purchase the building housing Delphos Family Shoe Center, 320 N. Main St., from Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rupert. Thom D. Dunlavy, publisher of The Herald, said there are no immediate plans to do anything with the building other than possible storage of materials used in the Eagle Print division. Dennis and Kathy Stemen announced the grand opening of the Creation Station, a woodworking and craft shop located at 316 W. Third St. Kathy said the shop has craft supplies and the shop will also offer custom wood cutting. Classes will be offered in basket-weaving, calligraphy, stenciling, German paper cutting, and other crafts. A May altar with spring flowers was focal point for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting honoring the Catholic Daughters of the Americas poetry contest winners. In division one, first place winner was Tricia Elwer, second place, Becky Baughn and third place, Amy Norris. In division two, first place was Kerri Spieles, second place, Karen Schumaker, and third place, Mark Reindel. 50 Years Ago 1962 The Junior Court of Honor and Mothers Day party was held with a potluck dinner Monday in the Little Theater of St. Johns School. Following the dinner the Junior Court of Honor was held. Election of officers for the coming year was conducted with the following results: Kathy Johnson, president; Linda Hoersten, vice president; Pam Neumeier, secretary; Martha Scherger, reporter; Nancy Van Pelt, flag bearer; and Roslyn Morris and Jean Helmkamp, honor guard. The Delphos Womens Monday and Wednesday Nights bowling leagues held their annual banquet, meeting and awards program Monday evening at the Delphos Country Club. Dee Westrich accepted the trophy for the Monday Night League. The Wednesday Night League trophy was accepted by Ernie Lause. Jenny Gasser received the achievement award for raising her average the most. Two Delphos Nickel Plate employee groups will be among nine from Western Ohio and Eastern Indiana who worked throughout 1961 without a serious injury that will be honored at the railroads annual family safety rally Friday night in Memorial Hall in Lima. The two are Delphos yardman, N. W. Jones and Delphos mechanical force, George G. Pugsley. 75 Years Ago 1937 St. Johns baseball team will play in the semi-finals of the district baseball tournament being held at Defiance. The Blue and Gold won their game Saturday by a forfeit when their opponent, a Paulding County team, failed to show up for the game. The Delphos Jefferson baseball team was eliminated by Elida High School in tournament play at Defiance Saturday. A local young man, Rev. Bertrand Shenk, will sing his first solemn high mass at St. Johns Catholic Church May 23. His elder brother, Rev. Joseph Shenk, Toledo, will serve as archpriest. Rev. Shenk is the youngest son of Mrs. Louis H. Huber, East Third Street. Commemorative Post, American Legion, is completing plans for the observance of Decoration Day in Delphos. The graves of veterans will be decorated Saturday afternoon. The Delphos veterans will meet at Legion headquarters Sunday morning and march to the Methodist church for memorial services. After services, the Legion will march to Delphos Library Park where they will conduct their services for the dead.

WASHINGTON A presidential race recently focused on high school has come to resemble a popularity contest of the same vintage. Hence, we read that women like Barack best (except when they dont). This week, a New York Times/CBS News poll shows women tilting toward Mitt and voters overall favoring him by 46 percent to 43 percent. But you know how girls are. A month ago, according to a CNN/ORC poll, women loved Obama 55 percent to 39 percent. Next week, check your Eight Ball. The concept of likability isnt new, but this election provides fresh criteria. The old standard of judging candidates by which one youd rather join for a beer doesnt apply because Mormons dont drink. No beer summits in a Romney administration. You cant even figure with whom youd rather share a cup of coffee. So we focus instead on which guy we like based on instincts that were honed in you got it high school. Almost daily, we hear that Romney isnt (or wasnt always) such a sweet guy. Most recent to the roster of his offenses is an event nearly 50 years ago when he and his prep school classmates tackled a longhaired boy (who later identified himself as

The likability sweeps

hand him a chunk of delegates Tuesday night that would help him inch closer to the 1,144 needed to clinch the GOP nomination. He was scheduled to travel to Florida, another key swing state, today, where he planned to continue pressing his economic philosophy. In Des Moines, Romney described Obamas approach as that of an old-school liberal who ballooned the debt he pledged to curb, and broke with the budget-cutting record of the previous Democratic administration of President Bill Clinton. Romney argued that Obama inflated the deficit with programs such as the 2009 economic stimulus and 2010 health care measure after promising to cut it sharply during his first presidential campaign. The consequence is that we are enduring the most tepid recovery in modern history, Romney said. The consequence is that the length of time it takes an unemployed worker to find a job is the longest on record. In contrast, Romney argued that he would reduce federal spending to 20 percent of the nations gross domestic product by the end of four years in office. The rate today is 24.3 percent. He also advocated looking for private sector solutions to government programs, and moving the implementation of some programs to states.

KATHLEEN PARKER

Point of View
gay) and lopped his locks. This report followed by a single day the presidents declaration of support for samesex marriage. The comparison was grim for Romney, even if his bad behavior occurred five decades ago and despite his having no apparent animus toward the gay community. Under no fair debate can support for traditional marriage necessarily be construed as bigotry toward gays. The fact that Romney claims not to remember the hair-cutting incident is a curiosity to many, but not all. These differences of opinion will continue mostly as a Rorschach based on ones own experiences as a high school student. For now, we leave such discussions to our inner voices in order to save space for the point of this column, which is that the Obama campaign seems dedicated to advancing the notion that Obama is the nicer guy and therefore should be re-elected. Polling supports this premise for now with Obama twice as likable as Romney. The

question is whether likability is enough when polling also shows that four in 10 voters think Obamas policies will make their financial situations worse if he is re-elected. A case can be made that a campaign that focuses on likability is a campaign that doesnt want to run on its record. A case also can be made that voters can be swayed by feel-good fare given the complexity of our problems. Thus, Obama has taken pains to demonstrate just how wonderful he really is one demographic at a time. Here he is surrounded by adoring Barnard College graduates following a prowoman commencement address, while a campaign ad asserts that Romney has thrown women under the bus. (See Republican War on Women.) Who you gonna like? The juxtaposition is reminiscent of Obama standing before a delirious mob in Berlin (Germany) while John McCain held forth before a half-dozen admirers at Schmidts Restaurant und Sausage Haus in German Village in Columbus, Ohio. In politics, its all about optics. Heres Obama on the cover of Newsweek being promoted as the first gay president. This may help him with his base, but polls show that the

broader voting audience isnt strongly swayed one way or the other. Two-thirds (67 percent) of those polled said Obamas support for samesex marriage was politically motivated, while 57 percent said it would have no effect on their vote. Finally, heres an Obama ad characterizing Romney as a vampire who, while head of Bain Capital, sometimes profited from failed businesses that also sometimes resulted in job losses. This is otherwise known as capitalism, but never mind. For likability, see auto bailout. This last example is at least of a more substantive nature, suggesting a real debate about different approaches to the marketplace. But whats clear for now is that Obama is hoping he can hold on to the affections of a coalition of admirers who will overlook his flaws simply because they like him. The larger truth of Romneys adult life, including far more business successes than failures not to mention a resume of service to others could tilt the likability meter in time, though one hopes for deeper soulsearching. Likability, like popularity contests, is so high school.
Kathleen Parkers email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com.

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Fiery Wednesday leaves a big mess

BY LOVINA EICHER I almost dont know where to begin with this column. It seems so long ago since last Monday. Wednesday morning was nice and sunny, so we had no hint the day would take a bad turn. Daughter Susan decided to mow the grass while I had took some beef bones out of the freezer to cook. Daughter Elizabeth was washing the dishes. I also had taken everything out of the refrigerator and freezer so I could defrost it. All seemed normal until we heard the smoke alarm go off upstairs. Lately quite a few of our smoke alarms would beep a lot which is a sign to change the batteries. When the alarm went off Elizabeth said sounds like another one has a dead battery. I told her to go upstairs and check to make sure there was nothing wrong. She took the broom along so she could reach up to shut it off. She walked into the boys bedroom and saw smoke. Looking back at the closet she saw flames leaping up at the boys clothes and yelled fire! I ran to the back porch to find the fire extinguisher and couldnt find it while Susan and Elizabeth got buckets of water. I later saw the extinguisher right where it usually is, I think I panicked too much to think clearly. We then called 911, while Elizabeth ran over to our neighbors to ask for his fire extinguisher. But by the time she returned the bedroom was so thick with smoke that she could not see. Then the door blew shut before they could enter the bedroom (which probably kept the fire from spreading). We heard glass cracking and shattering which we found out later was the windows bursting from the heat of the flames. I told the girls Lets get out of the house, its not worth risking our lives. I did remember to run out and shut off the propane tanks. A person feels so helpless when you see so much smoke pouring out of the windows not knowing how much, if anything, will be left. I had someone call Joe at work to have him come home but he said the 40 minute ride seemed to take forever. Once the fire department had the fire out and the smoke aired out a bit we could go in and see the damage. The boys bedroom was damaged with a lot of smoke and water; they lost everything. We felt very thankful, though, that our house was still standing. And most of all that this didnt happen during the night when the boys would have been sleeping in there. We had to throw away all the boys furniture and their clothes, shoes and all of their toys were destroyed. I did keep back the cedar chest that Mom and Dad gave me one Christmas before I was married. I am going to see if I can clean it up good enough to keep. It was in the boys room. Lovina and Kevin shared a hallway closet beside the boys room, so Kevins shoes were lost and all of Lovinas toys as well. We could save Kevins shirts and Lovinas dresses hanging in their closet. Sister Emma washed them but they still do have a smoke smell which I hope will disappear after a few washes. What discourages me is not knowing what actually caused the fire. It started in the boys closet and all we can think of is it might have been toys with batteries but we will probably never know. I know around a month ago, I found a flashlight in their bedroom which had been left on. When I picked it up it was very hot. I opened the lid to check the batteries and smoke came out from the inside of the flashlight. I discarded everything but maybe the same batteries were in something else. The first two nights after the fire we didnt sleep at our house. Joe and I and some of the children slept at Elizabeths friends Timothys house and the rest went to Jacob and Emma. We have torn off the dry wall and have cleaned up a little already. The fire had spread to the attic and roof, so there is damage there and smoke and water damage throughout the house. Parts of our kitchen ceiling fell in. The fire department said if they had arrived just three minutes later, the house would have been a total loss. Tomorrow the carpenters from our church district will come and fix it all up. For now, the boys are sleeping on the couches and in the living room. I dont think they like the idea of when they will have to sleep in that room again. Still scary to them knowing the fire started in their closet. We appreciate all the meals brought in and all the help and I want to thank readers who have donated. It helps so much. Emma did laundry for three days and our neighbor Lila took a lot of bedding home to wash. All of the girls clothes had to also be washed to help get the smoke smell out. After all the rebuilding is done the church women want to come help clean up all the mess. Meanwhile, we can at least focus on our garden and its bounty. This is asparagus season, try this recipe! ASPARAGUS PEANUT BAKE 4 cups fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup peanuts crushed 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste 1/2 stick butter or margarine Cook asparagus in small amount of water until tender crisp. Arrange layers of asparagus, soup, peanuts, and cheese in a greased casserole. Season with salt and pepper and dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees until 30 minutes or until heated through and done. EDITORS NOTES: Battery-powered items are not uncommon in Amish homes, even the most conservative ones. The issue with the Amish is often not electricity itself but the grid. Batterypowered items allow the Amish to cherry pick certain conveniences without compromising their overall principles. Lovina appreciates all the reader generosity in the wake of the fire. The church is pitching in a lot, but a lot of the childrens items need replacing. 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Jefferson seniors Kennedy Boggs, seated left, and Curtis Miller sign national letters-of-intent to continue their athletic careers at Urbana University (womens basketball) and Wittenberg University (football), respectively. Standing with them are Denise Lindeman, left, girls basketball coach Dave Hoffman, Scott and Michelle Boggs and Cammy Miller and Scott Miller.

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DELPHOS A pair of Jefferson senior athletes signed national letters-ofintent Tuesday morning to continue their careers at the next level. Kennedy Boggs inked to attend Urbana University and play womens basketball and Curtis Miller will head to Wittenberg University (Springfield) and play football. I found it just a great atmosphere, from the coaches, the girls on the team to the admissions counselors. They all helped me get everything put together and made the process easier; I kind of knew right away I would be going there, Boggs began. I was right at home with them, especially the girls; I spent 99 percent of my visit with them. I was looking at Defiance, Bluffton and Ohio Dominican in Ohio and Maryville in St. Louis but it was easy to pick Urbana. Its a small college in a small town; thats what I was looking for. They have a good program in special education, which will be my major. Boggs has already received the teams workout program for the summer, knowing what she needs to work on for next winter. They did not graduate any players from last winter, so I have my work cut out for me to get playing time next year. Thats why I picked Urbana; I wanted the challenge and didnt want anything given

to me, she added. I will be playing a 2-guard or a point guard/point forward position. I know I have to work on my ballhandling, my strength and my shot in order to have a chance to play as a freshman. Her Jefferson coach for the last three varsity seasons, David Hoffman, knows up close and personal what the Lady Blue Knights will be getting. She brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm for the game. She can shoot and get to the basket with her athleticism, quickness and leaping ability, the veteran mentor explained. She brings ener-

gy to both ends of the floor. She isnt the tallest girl out there but she found ways to off-set that with her other abilities. The one thing she will have to adjust to all high school athletes do at the next level, especially basketball is the physicality of the game. Miller had a choice to play either football or wrestling where he won the Division III state title at 215 this past winter before deciding to play on the gridiron for the Tigers. I saw what my brother, Stuart, went through three years ago and he was more

was. They made no promises but they told me that if I work hard from now on until I come to get in, I would at least see playing time on special teams as a freshman. At this point, they plan on moving me to defensive end but if any other potential spots for me come open fullback, linebacker or tight end/H-back then I could also play there. In order for Miller an undeclared major, though leaning towards education, who also seriously considered Notre Dame College in Cleveland and Campbellsville (Kentucky) if he went the wrestling route before opting for football to get that

Earlier this spring, Jefferson senior wrestler Curtis Miller (middle) was invited to the State House to be recognized for his 215-pound State Championship. Along with him are his parents, Cammy Miller and Scott Miller, Majority Floor Leader Matt Huffman, Sophia Wilson, daughter of head Jefferson wrestling coach Mike Wilson and his wife Wendy. passionate about wrestling than I was. That is why I chose football, Miller said. I liked Wittenberg; its a nice place and a good fit for me. What I really appreciated was how honest the coaches were; they told me how it extra playing time, he knows what he must do with the programs workout plan. I know I will get bigger once they get there, so Im not worried about that. I have to get faster, so that will be my focus this spring and summer, he ended.

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NWC teams announced for baseball and softball DELPHOS Northwest Conference baseball and softball coaches met Monday evening at Jefferson to select the 2012 all-conference teams. In baseball, Lima Central Catholic senior pitcher/ utilityman Travis Clark was named Player of the Year and Crestview coach Jim Wharton was named Coach of the Year. Wharton led the Knights to an 8-1 record and a share of the NWC title with LCC, who also finished 8-1 in conference play. Clark was 5-0 against NWC opponents with an ERA of 1.37 and 6-1 overall. He also hit .364 for the Thunderbirds with 20 RBIs. Clark has signed to pitch next year at Siena Heights University, a member of the WolverineHoosier Athletic Conference. Clark received 178 out of a possible 180 points in voting by the NWC baseball coaches and is joined on the NWC First Team by two LCC teammates, Colin Stolly (125) and Connor Dee (104). Other first-team selections include Matt Youngpeter (162) and Cory Rieman (90) of Spencerville; juniors Matt

Jay (139) and Brady Shafer (109) of Columbus Grove; senior Matt Holden (138) and sophomore Damian Helm (128) of Crestview; and Derek Ketchum (108) of Allen East. Second-teamers: Quentin Vance (87) of Paulding; senior Curtis Miller (86) of Jefferson; Lincolnview senior Clayton Longstreth (67) and junior Nick Leeth (45); Crestviews Venice Roberts (63) and senior Jared Hallfeldt (55); Columbus Grove junior Brandon Benroth (56); Allen Easts Tyler Stephens (52) and Braden Goodwin (49); and LCCs Sam Huffman (52). Honorable mention: Jefferson senior Jeff Schleeter; Spencerville seniors Kasey Lee and Jared Rex; Lincolnview - sophomore Kyle Williams; Columbus Grove - senior Zack Barrientes and juniors Blake Hoffman, Josh Verhoff and Trey Roney; Ada - Matt Gray and Gabe Sutton; Allen East - Jon Swaney; Bluffton Jeremy Basinger and Matt Gillett and Chris McClain; LCC - Billy Taflinger and Nick Watkins; and Paulding

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COLDWATER St. Johns went into Monday nights makeup baseball game at Coldwaters Veterans Memorial Park with a chance to tie for the Midwest Athletic Conference title. Alas for the Blue Jays, it wasnt meant to be as the Cavaliers put up a 3-spot in the bottom of the first frame en route to an 8-1 triumph. It handed six Cavalier seniors a victory in their home finale. The Blue Jays (186, 6-3 MAC) wasted a leadoff sun-aided double to right by Tanner Calvelage against Cavalier starter Drew Klosterman (3-0; 5 innings, 4 hits, 1 earned run, 3 bases-onballs, 6 strikeouts; 95 pitches, 50 strikes). He got to second on a grounder to first by Curtis Geise. Troy Warnecke walked but a double-play ball finished the frame. The Cavaliers compiled two hits including a 2-run home run by lefty-swinging senior Alex Stammen and a crucial miscue to score three runs in the first against Geise (5-4; 4 IPs, 6 hits, 8 runs, 4 earned, 4 BBs, 2 hit batters, 3 Ks) to send the Cavaliers (198, 6-3 MAC) on their way. The Jays got a 1-out knock up the middle by Jordan Bergfeld in the second but a grounder by Ryan Buescher eliminated him. A strikeout ended that threat. The Cavaliers added four tallies in the home half of the second on three hits including a 2-run 3-bagger to center by Randal Muhlenkamp (2-for-4, 2 runs scored, 2 runs batted in) and a 2-run knock to right center by Klosterman and two hit batters to make it 7-0. We were out of the first inning on a ground ball but an error opened the door and a home run gives them a 3-0 lead. We had a chance to get out of the second with less damage but failed to come up with a play, St. Johns coach Dan Metzger explained. You cant make mistakes like that against a team like Coldwater and get away with it; as good teams do, they capitalized. Coldwater coach Brian Harlamert was pleased with his teams start. Its always good to get off to a quick start. We did that today by being aggressive at the plate and on the bases, he explained. Its also important to take advantage of what a team gives you and be patient at the plate. Coldwater got a runner on Matt Selhorst via a free pass with one out in the third but a grounder and a caught stealing (Jordan Klosterman by Austin Reindel) kept the score where it was. The Blue and Gold got within 7-1 in the top of the fourth but missed out on a golden opportunity. Warnecke

ST. JOHNS (1) ab-r-h-rbi Tanner Calvelage cf 4-0-1-0, Curtis Geise p/ss 3-0-0-0, Troy Warnecke ss/3b 2-1-1-0, Austin Reindel c 2-0-00, Isaac Klausing 1b/p 2-0-0-0, Jordan Bergfeld dh 3-0-1-0, Andrew Metzger rf 0-0-0-0, Ryan Buescher lf/1b 3-0-11, Cody Kundert 3b/2b 3-0-0-0, Ryan Densel 2b/lf 3-0-0-0. Totals 25-1-4-1. COLDWATER (8) ab-r-h-rbi Randal Muhlenkamp ss 4-22-2, Drew Otten 2b 2-1-1-0, Josh Forsthoefel ph 1-0-0-0, Matt Heyne 1b/lf 1-1-0-0, Vinny Droesch ph 1-00-0, Drew Klosterman p/1b 3-1-1-2, Adam Klosterman pr 0-0-0-0, Alex Stammen c 2-1-1-2, Eric Schmackers rf 2-0-0-0, Matt Kramer ph 1-0-0-0, Matt Selhorst 3b 1-0-1-0, Brady Hoyng pr 0-1-0-0, Jordan Klosterman rf 1-1-00, Mike Hogenkamp lf 2-0-0-0, Grant Muhlenkamp ph 0-0-0-0, Christian Schramm p 0-0-0-0. Totals 21-8-6-6. Score by Innings: St. Johns 0 0 0 100 0-1 Coldwater 3 4 0 100 x-8 E: Warnecke, Reindel, Selhorst; DP: St. Johns 1, Coldwater 1; LOB: St. Johns 7, Coldwater 5; 2B: Calvelage; 3B: R. Muhlenkamp; HR: Stammen; SB: Otten, Heyne; CS: Matt Selhorst (by Reindel).. IP H R ER BB SO ST. JOHNS Geise (L, 5-4) 4.0 6 8 4 4 3 Klausing 2.0 0 0 0 1 3 COLDWATER D.Klosterman(W, 3-0) 5.0 4 1 1 3 6 Schramm 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 WP: D. Klosterman; HBP: Klausing (by D. Klosterman), Heyne (by Geise), J. Klosterman (by Geise).

led off with a shot to right and got to second on fielders interference. Austin Reindel walked and Isaac Klausing was hit by a pitch. An out hence, Buescher lined a shot into right to plate Warnecke. However, back-to-back strikeouts kept the damage to one run. The Cavaliers got their final tally in the fourth on the strength of a hit, three walks, a sacrifice and a crucial error that scored Muhlenkamp. Geise walked with one out in the fifth and a wild pitch moved him up. However, he was stranded. Senior Isaac Klausing (2 IPs, 2 BBs, 3 Ks) finished it up for the Jays, giving up two walks in the fifth but using a double-play ball to end the threat. Calvelage got aboard via a 2-out throwing error in the seventh but Christian Schramm (2 IPs, 3 Ks) got the final out. Only getting one run in during the fourth was big for us. Thats a momentum inning, Metzger added. It was just one of those days because every time we tried to get something going, they made a good defensive play. Its disappointing because we had a chance to tie for the league but we have to put this behind us quickly and get ready for Miller City. St. Johns takes on Miller City in the Division IV District semifinals (2 p.m.) today. This was only the second start for Drew and its been a year since hes gone five innings; hes been our closer most of the year, Harlamert added. Christian comes in and does a nice job in relief. It was nice to give our six seniors a home win in their final game here. Coldwater battles Patrick Henry in Division III District action 5 p.m. Thursday at UNOH.

- Javier Gonzalez and Jason Koenn. In softball, Ada senior second baseman Lindsay Simmons was named Player of the Year and Crestview coach Owen Pugh was named Coach of the Year. Joining Simmons (174) as a firstteamer are Ashlin Gable (Bluffton; 153), senior Taylor Hamrick (Crestview; 150), Kayla Owens (Paulding; 134), junior Katelyn Scott (Columbus Grove; 122), junior Jodi Doner (Lincolnview; 118), Meredith Shepherd (LCC; 105), sophomore Kirstin Hicks (Crestview; 95), Ashlie Kindle (Ada; 93) and senior Taylor Springer (Crestview; 93). On the second unit: Erin Conkle (Allen East; 86), Kayla Longworth (Bluffton; 84), senior Dani Hicks (Crestview; 81), freshman Terra Crowle (Crestview; 73), senior Cece Utendorf (Columbus Grove; 63), sophomore Ashley McClure (Lincolnview; 63), junior Alyssa Mulholland (Spencerville; 58), senior Carley Springer (Lincolnview; 55), Kristen Beck (Paulding; 54) and senior Holly Genth (Crestview; 45). Honorable mention:

Jefferson - senior Cassidy Bevington, senior Samantha Thitoff and junior Taylor Branham; Spencerville - sophomores Haleigh Mull and Tori Johnston; Lincolnview - junior Lauren Calvert and freshman Devan Springer; Columbus Grove - junior Bobbi Heckel; Crestview - seniors Maddie Etzler and McKenzie Nofer; Ada - Kendra Paul; Allen East - Courtney Reneau; Bluffton Katie Palte; LCC - Meredith Niese and Mary Stoll; and Paulding - Mesa Pracht. ----NWC announces top athletes, coaches for track and field The Columbus Grove boys and the Spencerville girls won the Northwest Conference track meet this past weekend but athletes from two other schools captured the Athlete of the Year awards in voting by the NWC track coaches. The 2012 Male Athlete of the Year in track is Lima Central Catholic sophomore Mykale Rogers. Rogers was conference champion in the 200-meter dash and the long jump,and also anchored LCCs winning 4x100-meter relay team. Bluffton senior Lucas Harnish finished second in the voting after winning both the 800- and 1,600meter runs. See ROUNDUP, page 8

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The Associated Press NL SAN FRANCISCO Marco Scutaro hit a leadoff homer against closer Santiago Casilla in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the mistake-prone San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Tuesday night. Scutaro smacked a 92-mph fastball from Casilla (0-2) just over the left-field wall for his first home run of the season after Colorado blew a 3-run lead in the eighth. Troy Tulowitzki, Michael Cuddyer and Carlos Gonzalez each drove in a run as the Rockies took advantage of three Giants errors to snap a 4-game losing streak. Rex Brothers (2-2) struck out Brandon Belt and Melky Cabrera with the bases loaded in the eighth. Rafael Betancourt struck out Nate Schierholtz looking with two on in the ninth for his seventh save in eight chances. Colorados Jeremy Guthrie allowed four hits and one unearned run in 5 1/3 innings in his first start since April 22. He had gone on the disabled list after falling off his bicycle on the way to the ballpark last month. Tim Lincecum lasted seven innings, striking out seven and walking three for the Giants. PADRES 6, NATIONALS 1 WASHINGTON Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg left after four innings, matching the second-shortest appearance of his 25-start career, and San Diegos Will Venable had four hits. John Baker collected three hits and three RBIs for San Diegoe. James Darnell hit his first homer of the season. Anthony Bass (2-4) making his 10th start in the majors tied his longest outing by going eight innings. He allowed five hits and one run on Bryce Harpers homer to right-center, the 19-year-old outfielders second consecutive game with a solo shot. Bass didnt allow a hit until Ian Desmonds single in the fourth. Strasburg (3-1) gave up four runs and seven hits, leaving after 81 pitches. He walked two batters and struck out five; his ERA rose from 1.64 to 2.25. CARDINALS 7, CUBS 6 ST. LOUIS Yadier Molina hit an RBI single off second baseman Darwin Barneys glove with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the Cardinals avoid a sweep and an 0-5 homestand. Matt Holliday and Matt Carpenter homered for St. Louis. Allen Craig had three hits and two RBIs and Tyler Greene snapped an 0-for-17 skid with three hits. The Cubs tied it at 6 in the top half of the ninth on Alfonso Sorianos first homer of the season. Holliday singled off Rafael Dolis (2-3) to start the bottom half and advanced on David Freeses 1-out groundout. Molinas grounder to the right side deflected off Barneys glove and rolled into shallow right field, and Holliday scored without a play. Jason Motte (2-1) got the win. BRAVES 6, REDS 2 ATLANTA Brian McCann homered and the Braves scored four runs in the third inning to deal Johnny Cueto his first loss. Cueto (4-1) led the major leagues with his 1.12 ERA before giving up six runs, five earned, and eight hits in four innings. Tim Hudson (2-1) gave up two runs and nine hits in seven innings as the first-place Braves moved one-half game ahead of the Nationals in the NL East. Michael Bourn had three hits and scored two runs and Martin Prado also had three hits for Atlanta. Chris Heisey had three hits for the second straight game for Cincinnati. Ryan Hanigan went 2-for-4. BREWERS 8, METS 0 NEW YORK Zack Greinke ran his scoreless streak to 15 innings and Travis Ishikawa homered twice for Milwaukee. Greinke (4-1) pitched 5-hit ball for seven dominant innings. Ishikawa led off the fifth with his third homer of the year and connected for a 3-run shot in the sixth, both drives coming on the first pitch of the at-bat against Dillon Gee (2-3). He also had a runscoring groundout in the second inning as fog started rolling ine. Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks homered to deep left in the seventh inning. DIAMONDBACKS 5, DODGERS 1 LOS ANGELES Wade Miley wiggled out of a couple jams while pitching into the seventh inning and the Diamondbacks snapped the Dodgers 5-game winning streak. Miley (4-1) yielded eight hits and walked one in 6 2/3 innings but limited Los Angeles to just one run on Mark Ellis homer. Ellis finished with three hits in the Dodgers first game since star centerfielder Matt Kemp went on the 15-day DL because of a left hamstring strain. Chad Billingsley (2-3) threw 77 pitches in 4-plus innings and was charged with four runs and eight hits in his 200th regular-season game. MARLINS 6, PIRATES 2 MIAMI Marlins ace Josh Johnson allowed two runs over seven innings for his first victory in more than a year. Johnson (1-3) had gone winless in 12 starts since his most recent victory on April 19, 2011. He missed the final 4 1/2 months of last season because of right shoulder inflammation. Hanley Ramirez had three hits and two RBIs for the Marlins. Omar Infante tied a career high with four hits, including a 2-run single, and John Buck singled home the other two runs. PHILLIES 4, ASTROS 3, 10 INNINGS PHILADELPHIA Hunter Pence atoned for a ninth-inning error by hitting his second home run of the game, a solo shot in the 10th that lifted the Phillies to the victory. Pence connected against former Philadelphia closer Brett Myers (0-1) with one out to give the Phillies their first 3-game winning streak of the season. Pences bobble in right field while trying to make a throw home allowed Houston to tie it with two outs in the ninth. Jake Diekman tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings to win his major league debut. AL TORONTO Blue Jays third base-

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man Brett Lawrie slammed his batting helmet to the ground and it ricocheted into plate umpire Bill Miller as the ninth inning turned nasty Tuesday in Torontos 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay. Lawrie was ejected for arguing after he struck out looking. Lawrie took several steps toward Miller, wound up with his right arm and threw down his helmet. It bounced up and struck Miller around the right hip a suspension from Major League Baseball is all but certain. Toronto manager John Farrell came out to restrain the 22-year-old Lawrie. After Lawrie returned to the dugout, Farrell was ejected for arguing the call. Miller was then hit by a drink thrown by a fan as he headed off the field after the game. Police and stadium security were seen pointing into the crowd after an exchange between fans and umpires as the crew headed off the field through the visitors dugout. David Price (6-2) won for the fifth time in six starts, Sean Rodriguez homered and the Rays rallied from a 3-0 deficit. Fernando Rodney got three outs for his 11th save in 11 chances. Edwin Encarnacion homered for the Blue Jays, who made a season-high four errors. Henderson Alvarez (3-3) got the loss. RED SOX 5, MARINERS 0 BOSTON Josh Beckett redeemed himself less than a week after being booed off the mound, striking out a season-high nine to help Boston extend its winning streak to five. Beckett (3-4) scattered four hits over seven innings before being pulled as a steady rain started to fall late in the afternoon. David Ortiz hit his eighth homer as Boston completed a 5-1 homestand. Blake Beavan (1-4) lasted only four innings for Seattle. ORIOLES 5, YANKEES 2 BALTIMORE Wei-Yin Chen pitched seven innings of 4-hit ball, Adam Jones homered and the Orioles beat CC Sabathia and the Yankees. J.J. Hardy drove in two runs for Baltimore. Chen (4-0) allowed two runs, struck out four and walked two in a masterful performance. Making his seventh majorleague start, the 26-year-old Taiwan native took a shutout into the seventh inning. Pedro Strop worked the eighth and Jim Johnson got three outs for his 12th save in 12 tries. Curtis Granderson hit his 13th homer for New York. Sabathia (5-1) gave up four runs, eight hits and a season-high four walks in six innings. ANGELS 4, ATHLETICS 0 ANAHEIM, Calif. Ervin Santana struck out nine during 7 2/3 innings of 4-hit ball, Albert Pujols drove in two runs with infield singles and the Angels bounced back from yet another shutout loss. Mike Trout went 3-for-4 with a homer and three runs scored for the Angels, who finally produced enough offense to back a strong performance by Santana (2-6). The Dominican right-hander retired 16 in a row early, winning his second straight start after a rocky beginning to the season. ROYALS 7, RANGERS 4 ARLINGTON, Texas Mike Moustakas homered, Billy Butler and Brayan Pena each drove in a pair of runs and Kansas City kept Texas potent offense in check for a second straight game. The Royals took advantage of two throwing errors by Rangers starter Colby Lewis (3-3) to score five unearned runs in the first two innings. Moustakas reached base for a 22nd consecutive game to help make a winner of Vin Mazzaro, who made his first start this season. Mazzaro (1-0) allowed three runs and seven hits in five innings. INDIANS 5, TWINS 0 MINNEAPOLIS Derek Lowe pitched his first shutout in nearly seven years, throwing a 6-hitter and leading the Cleveland Indians over Minnesota. Shin-Soo Choo, the Indians new leadoff man, scored after a leadoff double in the third inning and then hit the first of three Cleveland home runs in the fifth against Jason Marquis (2-3). Asdrubal Cabrera and Carlos Santana also homered. The 38-year-old Lowe (6-1) was at his sinker-balling best, walking four without a strikeout. He induced four double-play grounders in winning his fourth straight decision. TIGERS 10, WHITE SOX 8 CHICAGO Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an 8-run rally in the sixth inning and Detroit defeated Chicago. The Tigers hung on in the ninth despite closer Jose Valverde leaving with tightness in his lower back. Paul Konerko singled and A.J. Pierzynski doubled with two outs for his fifth hit. Valverde went to a 3-1 count on Alex Rios and left. Octavio Dotel issued a fourth ball and Alexei Ramirezs 2-run double made it 10-8. But Dotel got Dayan Viciedo to fly out to the right-field fence for his first save in two chances.

Spurs win streak hits 15 in 108-92 Game 1 victory

By PAUL J. WEBER The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO The San Antonio Spurs had just taken Game 1 and Manu Ginobili didnt want to hear another word about winning 15 in a row or not losing in more than a month. On the other side of the AT&T Center, Clippers AllStar Chris Paul needed no reminder that his wretched performance contributed to the Spurs 108-92 victory over Los Angeles in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night. He just needed to deliver the message to his kid. Good game, Daddy, Pauls young son told this father in the locker room. No, bad game, Paul answered. Daddy had a bad game. Daddy couldnt make a shot. The Clippers once again wont have much time to get better. Tim Duncan had 26 points and 10 rebounds following an 8-day layoff for the topseeded Spurs, who wore down Los Angeles in what was the sixth game in 11 day for the Clippers. Game 2 on Thursday night will make it seven in fewer than two weeks. Its hard to tell if they were tired or not. If we were rusty or not, Ginobili said. The game just developed that way it did. By that, he meant the latest Spurs blowout. The Spurs have won 15 in a row, havent lost since April 11 and are winning by an average margin of nearly 17 points during that span. Its the longest winning streak in the NBA playoffs since the 2004 Spurs carried 17 straight wins into the second round that season. That Spurs team, however, wound up dropping four straight to the Lakers and lost that series. The Clippers have a lot of work to do if theyre going to stage a similar stunner and a good start would be getting healthy. Blake Griffin scored 15 points in 28 minutes a day after estimating his sprained left knee had him feeling 80 percent at best. The All-Star said he became tired quicker than usual and also turned his left ankle early in the game. The marquee matchup of the series All-Star point guards Tony Parker and Chris Paul began with a fizzle. Paul, who ended the first round with an aching hip, scored just six points and didnt make a single basket in the second half. Parker was barely any better, putting together seven points and 11 assists, and didnt talk to reporters after the game. I felt I got all the shots that I wanted. I just didnt make them, Paul said. Thats the most frustrating part. Getting to where I wanted to and not seeing them go down. Cant do that in the playoffs. The beat-up and banged-up Clippers now have one full day of rest which is all the time theyve had to recover between games for the past week and a half. Los Angeles couldnt even fly home after knocking out the Grizzlies on Sunday in Game 7 of a grueling series that had the Clippers hobbling next to Texas. Rookie Kawhi Leonard added 16 points, hitting all three of his 3s, and Danny Green added 15 points for the Spurs. Caron Butler scored 15 points and Nick Young had 13 for the Clippers. Los Angeles cut the deficit to single digits in the fourth before San Antonio ran away with its 11th doubledigit victory during this dominating winning streak. The Clippers didnt even need San Antonios help getting more bumps and bruises. Mo Williams, already playing with sore right fingers taped, took a lump on the head when teammate Reggie Evans inadvertently kicked him after Williams fell on his back. Parker, meanwhile, finally felt the hard knocks and slow-him-down shoves that Utah repeatedly promised but never delivered in the first round. Sometimes, the AllStar looked in vain to officials when the whistle didnt blow. When that didnt work once in the first quarter, he kept jabbering about a no-call on the last possession while lining up to shoot free throws on the current one. Parker was 1-for-9 despite playing 38 minutes, scoring all but two of his points at the foul line.
Pacers 78, Heat 75 MIAMI LeBron James and Dwyane Wade did almost everything for Miami until the final minute. And that has the Heat facing their first big problem of the postseason. David West scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers took home-court advantage away from Miami by beating the Heat 78-75 in Game 2 of the teams Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday night after James and Wade both came up short on key opportunities down the stretch. The series is tied at a game apiece, with Game 3 in Indianapolis on Thursday night. With Chris Bosh out indefinitely because of a strained abdominal muscle, James scored 28 points for Miami and Wade finished with 24, making them the only two Heat players to score more than five the first time that happened in franchise history, according to STATS LLC. James missed two free throws with 54.3 seconds left and Miami down one and Wade was short on a layup that would have tied the game with 16 seconds remaining. Moments later, a few of the Pacers were leaping at midcourt of Miamis floor, something that Wade noted was noticed afterward, though the Indiana side disputed that it was a celebration. Either way, the Heat have bigger issues to address. Chris was missed, no doubt about it, Wade said. But thats not the reason we lost this ball game. The Pacers kept giving Miami chances. Plenty of them. Indiana missed 24-of-29 shots in one stretch. The Pacers wasted an 11-point, second-half lead. They were outscored by Wade and James in the fourth quarter 21-17. Somehow, it worked. Defense and rebounding, Indiana coach Frank Vogel said. We built this team, we started talking about smashmouth basketball, about winning the war in the trenches, and thats with defense and rebounding. Thats what I grew up watching Eastern Conference basketball being like. We understand offense is going to come and go, especially like a great defensive team like these guys ... but were pretty good, too. Miami shot 35 percent and got outrebounded 50-40, yet still could easily be up 2-0. The game is not lost or won with two free throws, James said. But I definitely want to come through for my teammates. So Ill get an opportunity again. I know Ill be at the line again in that situation. Just go up and make em. After Wade missed the layup that would have tied the game, he remained on the court for a few extra seconds, looking exhausted until James pulled him up. Welcome to the playoffs, for us, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. Thats how were viewing it. This series has started. They won on our home court. Now we have to collect ourselves, gather ourselves and get ready for Game 3. Thats all that matters right now. The Heat were outscored 28-14 in the third quarter, shooting 3-for-17 in that period. They didnt score in the final 2:41 of the game and when Mario Chalmers missed a 3-pointer that would have tied it on the last play, Miami dropped to 1-for-16 from 3-point range on the night, 1-for-22 in the series. George Hill had 15 points, Danny Granger scored 11 and Paul George added 10 for Indiana, which made only 38 percent of its shots. The Pacers had been 2-9 this season when shooting that poorly, yet got a split in Miami anyway. James had a chance to give Miami the lead with 1:22 left but his shot was blocked from behind by George, who was fouled two seconds later. He missed both free throws, keeping the Indiana lead at 76-75. And after Wade missed a jumper, James was fouled by Granger his sixth battling for the rebound with 54.3 seconds remaining. James missed both shots and Indiana held on from there. Carlisle agrees to new deal with Mavs DALLAS The coach who led the Dallas Mavericks to their only NBA championship is staying put. Rick Carlisle has signed a new contract with the Mavericks, a year after winning the title. While terms of the deal werent released, owner Mark Cuban indicated in a statement Tuesday that it was for at least as long as the coachs initial 4-year contract. Carlisle just completed the final

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season of the 4-year contract he got when he replaced Avery Johnson in 2008. Dallas made it to the playoffs for the 12th consecutive season but was swept in the first round by Oklahoma City. Carlisle has a 198-114 regular season record in Dallas and is 479325 overall (.596 winning percentage) as a head coach. Before joining the Mavericks, Carlisle led Detroit and Indiana to the Eastern Conference finals. Now that Carlisle is set to return, the Mavericks have plenty of decisions to make about players to surround 11-time All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki, who will be 34 next season. Jason Kidd, their 39-year-old point guard whose 1,315 career regularseason games are more than any other active player, and guards Jason Terry and Delonte West are among six Dallas players who can become free agents. The Mavs have team options on four other players, including Vince Carter and Brandan Wright. The NBA lockout last summer led to a new collective bargaining agreement with different rules that affected how Cuban put together the team. In the process, some big pieces were let go and Dallas became the leagues oldest team for a condensed and shortened season. NBA union seeks arbitration over Bird rights issue NEW YORK The NBA players association announced Tuesday it is seeking an arbitrators ruling in hopes that Jeremy Lin and three other players maintain valuable rights in free agency. The union argues that Lin and Knicks teammate Steve Novak, the Clippers Chauncey Billups and Portlands J.J. Hickson should be able to re-sign with their teams using the Bird or Early Bird exceptions to the salary cap. Those exceptions allow teams to exceed the cap to re-sign their own players. Teams can sign a player using the Bird exception if the player was with them for some or all of each of the prior three consecutive seasons. The Early Bird rights apply to players who played for the team for some or all of each of the prior two consecutive seasons. According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the player keeps his rights if he changed teams by trade. The NBPA argues that a player and his contract going from one team to another should also maintain his rights through a waiver claim. All four players were waived this season and claimed by other teams. The union announced the league has notified it that none will be able to sign utilizing Bird rights named for Larry Bird. All four players will become free agents on July 1. A ruling for the union would be a help to the Knicks hopes of keeping both Lin, their starting point guard, and Novak, who led the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage. They are expected to re-sign Lin no matter what but would be limited in their other options beyond that if they cant use Bird rights. Doctor: Bulls Derrick Rose out 8-12 months CHICAGO The doctor who operated on Derrick Roses knee insists the Chicago Bulls star can dominate again. It will take time, though. Rose faces a recovery of eight months to a year. The assessment by team physician Dr. Brian Cole on Tuesday means the point guard could return around midJanuary to early February, or miss next season. The doctor added there is a chance Rose could be back sooner but were not going to rush it. The Bulls had already said Rose has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Cole added there were also two tears in his meniscus cartilage. He said Rose is doing great, that the surgery went extremely well and he can still be an explosive player.

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The Associated Press CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Tuesdays Results Indiana 78, Miami 75, series tied 1-1 San Antonio 108, L.A. Clippers 92, San Antonio leads series 1-0 Todays Games

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The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Nine American drivers were on the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway practicing on Tuesday, with several posting top times in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 on May 27. Josef Newgarden and Bryan Clauson, rookie drivers for Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing, have been fast through the first four days of practice. Veterans Townsend Bell, Ed Carpenter and Ryan Hunter-Reay know the track well. J.R. Hildebrand nearly put the questions about American drivers to rest last year before crashing on the final lap and allowing Dan Wheldon to cruise to victory. Then, there is the Marco Andretti-Graham Rahal rivalry. Clauson, who was the pole sitter for the Indy Lights race last year, could barely picture what a win would mean for him or another American driver. The last U.S. driver to win was Sam Hornish, Jr., in 2006. Its one of the biggest races in the world, definitely the biggest race in America, Clauson said. We want the Americans to shine on this stage. We all want to be the American hero who wins the 500. The Andretti-Rahal rivalry has escalated this season. A mutual dislike grew when Rahal caused an accident with Andretti at Long Beach last month. Reviews showed Rahal was guilty of blocking and initiating avoidable contact, IndyCar race director Beaux Barfield said. Andrettis car hit the back of Rahals, launched briefly into the air and spun into a tire barrier. IndyCar placed Rahal on probation for six races for his role in the accident. Rahal said the rivalry is good for the sport. The two sat next to each other at a podium after Tuesdays practice and co-existed but did not greet each other. I dont know that theres any love lost between the two of us, Rahal said. Its the way it goes. Its the way its always been between our two families and Im sure it will continue that way. I think a month after the incident, hes still bringing it up in his blog. Thats a maturity issue. Andretti had the fastest lap, Rahal was fourth, Ryan Hunter-Reay was fifth and Charlie Kimball sixth as Americans took four of the top six spots in Tuesdays practice. Rahal believes it is important that the American who wins has a recognizable name, such as Rahal or Andretti, to give the sport the brand name he believes it needs. He believes several have a chance. I think its definitely important, he added. This is, I think, the greatest American race there is. I think its important that one of us do well but to be honest, I think theres a lot of us that of the year (second of her career) -- a no-doubter down the left field line -- to give Crestview a 1-0 lead but the Knights were far from finished. First baseman Taylor Springer then reached when her bouncer was fumbled. Center fielder Taylor H a m r i c k squibbed one barely over the second base bag for an infield single. When DP Kirstin Hicks fouled out behind first base, Springer alertly sprinted to third after the catch. Pitcher Terra Crowle pounded a grounder through the thirdshort hole, scoring Springer and moving Hamrick to second. Second baseman Madison Etzler ripped a line single to left to fill the bases and thats when small ball took over. Third baseman Danica Hicks put down a perfect third-strike squeeze bunt, plating Hamrick and reaching first when the fielder opted to try for the out at home instead of first. Catcher Mackenzie Richard bashed a line drive sacrifice fly to right, which scored pinch runner Morgan McClure, and when the rightfielder dropped the ball, Etzler also came home, making it 5-0. Right fielder Brittany Helt also bunted, scoring Danica Hicks and reaching first when the fielder again chose to try for the out at home instead of first. Genth duplicated Helts at-bat by again bunting (Richard scoring) and taking advantage of the third late throw to home of the inning -- 7-0, Knights. Kirstin Hicks relieved Crowle to start the bottom of the fifth and she was equally effective during her three innings. Meanwhile, Crestview added two insurance runs in the sixth (Kirstin Hicks single, Crowle walk, wild pitch, Etzler 2-RBI single) and one more in the seventh (Hamrick single, Kirstin Hicks double). Miller City put two baserunners on in the second, fourth and sixth innings but solid Crestview defense bailed the Knights out in could do well. Theres a lot of guys running up front and a lot of them are Americans. Clauson had the 10th-fastest lap on Tuesday. I think its shown in our performance that to this point this month, these guys have worked hard, maybe harder than anybody, he said. Our cars seem to be pretty quick. Well see if we can keep it up throughout the month. We feel like weve got some more to trim out of them to make them even faster. Clauson isnt so sure a big name is needed: Being

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NASCAR fines Kurt Busch $50,000 after Darlington CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch $50,000 for reckless driving on pit road at Darlington and a post-race altercation with Ryan Newmans crew members. Busch was placed on probation through July 25 for his actions Saturday night. NASCAR also fined Busch crew member Craig Strickler $5,000 for interfering with a member of Foxs broadcast team. Newman crew chief Tony Gibson was placed on probation until June 27 for not controlling his crew members and crew member Andrew Rueger was fined $5,000 for failing to comply with a directive from a NASCAR official. The incident began when Busch got a flat tire that caused him to spin with six laps remaining in the race. He did a burnout through Newmans pit stall after stopping to repair his car. Kentucky Speedway ready for second chance LOUISVILLE, Ky. Kentucky Speedway general manager Mark Simendinger says theres no excuse for last years traffic blunders at the inaugural Sprint Cup Series race at the track in Sparta. While 107,000-plus fans clogged access roads and many missed the race, those who attended didnt see much of the anticipated show either. Kyle Busch won the race that was filled with buzz beforehand but lacked 3-wide racing after the tracks signature bumps in Turns 3 and 4 did little to provide drama. Simendinger and Daytona 500 champion Matt Kenseth toured a Ford assembly plant Tuesday that built this years Quaker State 400 Ford Escape pace car for the June 30 race. Kenseth says hes ready to return to Kentucky after gaining valuable track experience following last years sixth-place finish.

The Associated Press National League East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 23 14 .622 Washington 22 14 .611 1/2 New York 20 16 .556 2 1/2 Miami 19 17 .528 3 1/2 Philadelphia 18 19 .486 5 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 21 15 .583 Cincinnati 18 17 .514 2 1/2 Pittsburgh 17 19 .472 4 Milwaukee 16 20 .444 5 Chicago 15 21 .417 6 Houston 15 21 .417 6 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 24 12 .667 San Francisco 18 18 .500 6 Arizona 16 21 .432 8 1/2 Colorado 14 21 .400 9 1/2 San Diego 13 24 .351 11 1/2 Tuesdays Results Philadelphia 4, Houston 3, 10 innings San Diego 6, Washington 1 St. Louis 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Atlanta 6, Cincinnati 2 Milwaukee 8, N.Y. Mets 0 Miami 6, Pittsburgh 2 Arizona 5, L.A. Dodgers 1 Colorado 5, San Francisco 4 Todays Games L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 5-0) at San Diego (Richard 1-5), 6:35 p.m. Pittsburgh (Bedard 2-4) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 4-1), 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 0-5) at N.Y. Mets (J.Santana 1-2), 7:10 p.m. Miami (Buehrle 2-4) at Atlanta (Minor 2-2), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Wolf 2-3) at Houston (Norris 3-1), 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-3) at Chicago Cubs (Garza 2-1), 8:05 p.m. Arizona (Corbin 2-1) at Colorado (Moyer 1-3), 8:40 p.m. St. Louis (J.Garcia 2-2) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 5-2), 10:15 p.m. Thursdays Games Cincinnati (Latos 2-2) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 5-1), 1:10 p.m. Arizona (Cahill 2-4) at Colorado (Nicasio 2-1), 3:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 2-4) at San Francisco (M.Cain 2-2), 3:45 p.m. Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 2-2) at Washington (Zimmermann 2-3), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Nolasco 4-1) at Atlanta (Beachy 4-1), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Marcum 2-1) at Houston (Happ 2-3), 8:05 p.m.

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Todays Game New Jersey at NY Rangers, 8 p.m., NY Rangers leads the series 1-0 Thursdays Game Phoenix at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Philadelphia (Halladay 3-3) at Chicago Cubs (Volstad 0-5), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Harang 2-2) at San Diego (Volquez 2-2), 10:05 p.m.

The Associated Press NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTINGDWright, New York, .408; Furcal, St. Louis, .359; Kemp, Los Angeles, .359; LaHair, Chicago, .352; Jay, St. Louis, .343; Bourn, Atlanta, .340; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, .339. RUNSKemp, Los Angeles, 29; Beltran, St. Louis, 28; Bourn, Atlanta, 27; CGonzalez, Colorado, 27; MEllis, Los Angeles, 26; Furcal, St. Louis, 26; Uggla, Atlanta, 26. RBIEthier, Los Angeles, 33; Beltran, St. Louis, 32; CGonzalez, Colorado, 29; Freeman, Atlanta, 28; Kemp, Los Angeles, 28; Freese, St. Louis, 27; Bruce, Cincinnati, 26. HITSBourn, Atlanta, 55; Furcal, St. Louis, 51; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 50; SCastro, Chicago, 49; DWright, New York, 49. DOUBLESVotto, Cincinnati, 16; YMolina, St. Louis, 13; Alonso, San Diego, 12; Bruce, Cincinnati, 11; Cuddyer, Colorado, 11; Desmond, Washington, 11; Ethier, Los Angeles, 11; ArRamirez, Milwaukee, 11. TRIPLESOHudson, San Diego, 5; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 4; 10 tied at 3. HOME RUNSBeltran, St. Louis, 13; Kemp, Los Angeles, 12; Braun, Milwaukee, 10; Bruce, Cincinnati, 10; LaHair, Chicago, 10; Pence, Philadelphia, 9; Ethier, Los Angeles, 8. STOLEN BASESBonifacio, Miami, 19; SCastro, Chicago, 12; DGordon, Los Angeles, 12; Bourn, Atlanta, 11; Maybin, SanDiego, 11; Schafer, Houston, 11; Victorino, Philadelphia, 11. PITCHINGLynn, St. Louis, 6-1; Capuano, Los Angeles, 5-0; Lilly, Los Angeles, 5-0; Lohse, St. Louis, 5-1; Hamels, Philadelphia, 5-1; Dickey, New York, 5-1; Bumgarner. STRIKEOUTSStrasburg, Washington, 56; Greinke, Milwaukee, 53; ASanchez, Miami, 51; GGonzalez, Washington, 50; Hamels, Philadelphia, 49; Lincecum, San Francisco, 48; MCain, San Francisco, 48. SAVESKimbrel, Atlanta, 11; Papelbon, Philadelphia, 10; Myers, Houston, 9; FFrancisco, New York, 9; Guerra, Los Angeles, 8; HRodriguez, Washington, 8; SCasilla, SanFranc., 8. AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTINGHamilton, Texas, .402;

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---American League East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore 23 14 .622 Tampa Bay 23 14 .622 New York 20 16 .556 2 1/2 Toronto 19 18 .514 4 Boston 17 19 .472 5 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 20 16 .556 Detroit 18 18 .500 2 Chicago 17 20 .459 3 1/2 Kansas City 15 20 .429 4 1/2 Minnesota 10 26 .278 10 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 23 14 .622 Oakland 19 18 .514 4 Los Angeles 16 21 .432 7 Seattle 16 22 .421 7 1/2 Tuesdays Results Cleveland 5, Minnesota 0 Detroit 10, Chicago White Sox 8 Boston 5, Seattle 0 Baltimore 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 L.A. Angels 4, Oakland 0 Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 3 Kansas City 7, Texas 4 Todays Games Minnesota (Blackburn 1-4) at Detroit (Porcello 3-3), 7:05 p.m. Seattle (F.Hernandez 3-2) at Cleveland (Jimenez 3-3), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 3-4) at Toronto (Drabek 2-4), 7:07 p.m. Boston (Buchholz 4-1) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 3-0), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Milone 5-2) at Texas (Darvish 5-1), 8:05 p.m. Baltimore (Tom.Hunter 2-2) at Kansas City (F.Paulino 1-1), 8:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Floyd 3-3) at L.A. Angels (Williams 3-1), 10:05 p.m. Thursdays Games Seattle (Noesi 2-4) at Cleveland (McAllister 1-1), 12:05 p.m. Minnesota (Walters 0-1) at Detroit (Fister 0-1), 1:05 p.m. Oakland (McCarthy 3-3) at Texas (M.Harrison 4-3), 2:05 p.m. Baltimore (Matusz 2-4) at Kansas City (Hochevar 3-3), 2:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 3-2) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 4-3), 3:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 3-4) at Toronto (Hutchison 2-1), 7:07 p.m. Boston (Doubront 3-1) at Tampa Bay (M.Moore 1-3), 7:10 p.m.

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the grass roots guy, the guy that came from the local dirt tracks around Indiana to be that guy in this situation, its the underdog role. Newgarden has been fast all season but hasnt placed better than 11th in a race: The shame of it has been weve had speed everywhere. Weve been quick with the car but havent been able to translate that into good finishes. I think weve just had some bad luck and learned a lot of things, all of us as a team. Newgarden respects the other drivers and believes the diversity is good for the sport but understands why Americans want one of their own to step up. It is important, he added. Some fans have been discouraged that we havent had successful Americans in a little while in IndyCar. Thats what they want to see. I think having Americans that are every case. Knight infielders Danica Hicks (3 chances), Genth (6 chances) and Etzler (4 chances) were all errorless while making clutch defensive plays to shut down the Wildcats. Crowle got the win, giving up four hits during her four innings, while striking out four and walking one. Kirstin Hicks yielded two hits in her three innings of work, striking out two and walking nobody. Jessica Leis took the loss for Miller City but only two of her seven runs were earned. She gave up nine hits, struck out three and walked none in 4 2/3 innings. Reliever Marissa Schroeder finished up, yielding three runs, all earned, on four hits, while striking out three and walking two. As usual, Crestview hitting stars were plentiful, including Springer (2-for-4, including a double, 1 run), Hamrick (2-for-4, 2 runs), Kirstin Hicks (2-for-5, including a double, 1 run, 1 RBI) and Etzler (3-for-5, 1 run, 2 RBIs). Schroeder and leftfielder Toni Steffan each went 2-for3 for Miller City.
Crestview (ab-r-h-rbi) Genth ss 3-1-1-2, Taylor ph 1-00-0, Springer 1b 4-1-2-0, Henry ph 1-0-0-0, Hamrick cf 4-2-2-0, Kirstin Hicks dp-p 5-1-2-1, Crowle p 3-1-1-1, McClure pr 0-1-0-0, Etzler 2b 5-1-32, Danica Hicks 3b 3-1-0-1, Richard c 3-1-1-1, Helt rf 3-0-1-1, Riggenbach lf 0-0-0-0. Totals 36-10-13-9. Miller City (ab-r-h-rbi) Lammers ss 3-0-0-0, Ashley Niese rf 3-0-0-0, Jessica Leis p-3b, 3-0-1-0, Steffan lf 3-0-2-0, Schroeder cf-p 3-0-2-0, Jennifer Leis c 2-0-00, Taylor Niese 1b 3-0-0-0, Michel 2b 3-0-1-0, Schnipke 3b-cf 2-0-00, Vennekotter ph 1-0-0-0. Totals 26-0-6-0.
Score by innings: Crestview 000 072 1 - 10 13 1 Miller City 000 000 0 - 0 6 6 WP - Terra Crowle; LP - Jessica Leis. 2B - Springer (CV), Kirstin Hicks (CV). HR - Genth (CV). LOB Crestview 11, Miller City 7.

Jeter, New York, .366; Ortiz, Boston, .353; Konerko, Chicago, .344; Andrus, Texas, .324; AJackson, Detroit, .323; ACabrera, Cleveland, .319; Sweeney, Boston, .319. RUNSKinsler, Texas, 33; Hamilton, Texas, 31; AdJones, Baltimore, 29; De Aza, Chicago, 27; AJackson, Detroit, 27; Ortiz, Boston, 27. RBIHamilton, Texas, 45; MiCabrera, Detroit, 31; Encarnacion, Toronto, 31; ADunn, Chicago, 28; Butler, Kansas City, 27; Ortiz, Boston, 27; Scott, Tampa Bay, 26; Swisher, New York, 26. HITSJeter, New York, 56; Hamilton, Texas, 53; Ortiz, Boston, 49; Pedroia, Boston, 47; Andrus, Texas, 46; MiCabrera, Detroit, 45; AdJones, Baltimore, 45; Konerko, Chicago, 45; ISuzuki, Seattle, 45. DOUBLESOrtiz, Boston, 15; AdGonzalez, Boston, 14; Cano, New York, 13; Pedroia, Boston, 13; Sweeney, Boston, 13; Brantley, Cleveland, 12; ACabrera, Cleveland, 12; AEscobar, Kansas City, 12. TRIPLESJoyce, Tampa Bay, 3; Kipnis, Cleveland, 3; Rios, Chicago, 3; Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 3; 11 tied at 2. HOME RUNSHamilton, Texas, 18; Granderson, New York, 13; ADunn, Chicago, 12; Encarnacion, Toronto, 12; AdJones, Baltimore, 11; Hardy, Baltimore, 9; Reddick, Oakland, 9. STOLEN BASESJWeeks, Oakland, 10; DeJennings, Tampa Bay, 8; De Aza, Chicago, 7; AEscobar, KansasCity, 7; MIzturis, LosAngeles, 7; Lillibridge, Chicago, 7; Pennington, Oakland, 7. PITCHINGDLowe, Cleveland, 6-1; Shields, Tampa Bay, 6-1; Price, Tampa Bay, 6-2; Darvish, Texas, 5-1; Weaver, Los Angeles, 5-1; Sabathia, New York, 5-1. STRIKEOUTSSabathia, New York, 59; FHernandez, Seattle, 58; Verlander, Detroit, 56; Darvish, Texas, 51; Weaver, Los Angeles, 49; Shields, Tampa Bay, 48; Scherzer, Detroit, 48; Peavy, Chicago, 48. SAVESJiJohnson, Baltimore, 12; CPerez, Cleveland, 12; Rodney, Tampa Bay, 11; League, Seattle, 8; Broxton, Kansas City, 8; Capps, Minnesota, 7; Nathan, Texas, 7; Balfour, Oakland, 7; Valverde, Detroit, 7; Aceves, Boston, 7.

Big 5th inning carries Knights into district final By Jim Cox ELIDA - It was a familiar pattern for Crestview in Tuesdays Division IV district semifinal -- a slow start, a middle-inning breakout and, eventually, plenty of runs. The Knights (234) ousted Miller City (12-7) 10-0 to advance to Fridays 5 p.m. district final against the winner of todays Parkway/ Columbus Grove game. Senior shortstop Holly Genth led off the top of the fifth with her first home run

(Continued from Page 6) The 2012 Female Athlete of the Year is Bluffton senior Hannah Chappell-Dick. Hannah won this award for the second year in a row after winning both the 800- and 1,600-meter runs and running the third leg of Blufftons winning 4x400-meter relay race. Spencerville senior Kelli Ley finished second in the voting. Ley captured both the 200- and 400-meter dashes and finished second in the 100-meter dash. The 2012 Coach of the Year for boys track is Chris Grothaus of Columbus Grove. His Bulldogs won five events and also posted eight secondplace finishes in their 14085 win over Spencerville last Saturday. The 2012 Coach of the Year for girls track is Bruce McConnell of Spencerville. The Bearcat girls won four events and added eight second-place finishes in their 163.5-113 victory over Bluffton. This marks the third straight year that McConnell has been voted COY in girls track. -----

first round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics team tennis tournament held Tuesday in Mobile, Alabama. UNOH finishes the season with a 16-10 record, the most wins in a season by the Lady Racers.
Doubles: No. 1: Dominika Jasova/Dorothy Chong (LC) 8-0 over Shaye Warman/ Shaleigh McClintock. No. 2: Barb Sneckner/Miranda Duggan (LC) 8-4 over Jessie Stambaugh/Nathalia da Silva. No. 3: Samantha Teigen/Bryn Oliveria (LC) 9-8(7-0) over Tara Carr/ Andrea Arango. Singles: No. 1: Dominika Jasova (LC) 6-0, 6-0 over Andrea Arango. No. 2: Dorothy Ching (LC) 3-6, 6-4, 1-0(12-10) over Shaleigh McClintock. No. 3: Barb Sneckner (LC) 6-0, 6-1 over Shaye Warman. No. 4: Miranda Duggan (LC) 6-2, 1-6, 1-0(11-9) over Nathalia da Silva. No. 5: Samantha Teigen (LC) 6-1, 6-0 over Jessie Stambaugh. No. 6: Bryn Oliveria (LC) 4-6, 6-2, 1-0(10-8) over Tara Carr.

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By MARY ESCH The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. A study released Tuesday by the University at Buffalos new shale gas institute concludes that state oversight of gas drilling has been effective at reducing environmental problems in Pennsylvania and will prevent major problems in New York if the state allows drilling to begin. Environmentalists criticized the study as superficial and overly simplistic. The university-funded report examined almost 3,000 violations from nearly 4,000 gas wells in Pennsylvania since 2008. It found that 62 percent of violations were administrative and 38 percent were environmental. The environmental violations stemmed from 845 events 25 of them classified as major, defined as site restoration failures, serious contamination of water supplies, major land spills, blowouts, and venting and gas migration. The authors found the overall number of violations tripled from 99 in 2008 to 331 in the first eight months of 2011 as the number of wells drilled in each period rose from 170 to more than 1,200. But the percentage of environmental violations compared to the number of wells fell from 58.2 percent in 2008 to 30.5 percent in 2010. The data in this study demonstrates the odds of non-major environmental events, and the much smaller odds of major environmental events, are being reduced even further by enhanced regulation and improved industry practice, author Timothy Considine said in a conference call with reporters. Hundreds of violations

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PAULDING GARAGE Sale Days May 18-19; 8:30a-4:30p Maps at Marathon and Valero Gas Stations

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However, in many of my patients This gives the false impressionthat washer/dryer tor to enter into an agreenew or used vehicle. commercially ment with Allen County the symptoms of menopause they are safer than connection, Engineers for the paint last longer than a few years. marketed drugs. walk-in closets. patients Research has shown the FDA- Fitness center, striping of various streets So those taking HT.would like to approved versions to be free and declaring it an emer- continue Fortunately, of pet friendly. 617 KING AVE., LIMA, OH 45805 gency. there are other treatments -- see bath ranch and careffective non- contamination in 263 Elida Road Must beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 with 2 garage Now Leasing! 419-228-3413 CELL 419-296-7188 Delphos, OH 45833 hormone treatments -- that totreat schools. 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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 Elevate your sights in the year ahead and be prepared to work much harder than usual in order to make the most of your efforts. If you are successful, youll truly have something to boast about this time next year. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Resign yourself to the fact that everything you want to do currently is likely to take the maximum effort in order to get even minimal results. Fortunately, you have the patience required. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Dont get caught off guard and allow yourself to get tapped for a task involving a club or social organization that everyone else has artfully avoided, with good reason. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Unfortunately, you may be inclined to use tactics that could end up defeating your own purposes. If you insist on tripping over your own feet, nothing will get accomplished. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If at all possible, avoid a friend who is frequently afflicted with biased viewpoints that rub you the wrong way. You arent likely to have the necessary tolerance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Its one of those days when everything will be out of proportion, including poor behavior. Dont hesitate to refuse someone who is always borrowing this or that. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -One of the major reasons you are not likely to get much cooperation from companions might be that youre too insistent about everything being done your way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Perhaps the only way to get past you ignoring sensible health-habits today is to make yourself see what this kind of behavior is doing to others. If you look, you wont like what you see. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you see something disturbing brewing between two friends, try to steer clear. You wont want to be forced into choosing a side. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Do your best to help resolve a domestic altercation that arises between two warring family members as quickly as possible. If it cant be settled, the chill will linger. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Dont be so self-involved that you fail to hear the suggestions of those who have your best interests at heart. If you get too wrapped up in your own ideas, youll miss out. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It behooves you to be extremely prudent in the management of your funds. Be particularly careful about making a personal loan to anybody, especially a close relative. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -If it seems like everything is going against you at this moment in time, you must keep your cool if youre to have any hope of making things come out your way. Tolerance is allimportant.
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By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands Twenty years after his troops began brutally ethnically cleansing Bosnian towns and villages of nonSerbs, Gen. Ratko Mladic went on trial today at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal accused of 11 counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ailing 70-year-old Mladics appearance at the U.N. court war crimes tribunal marked the end of a long wait for justice to survivors of the 1992-95 war that left some 100,000 people dead. The trial is also a landmark for the U.N. court and international justice Mladic is the last suspect from the Bosnian war to go on trial here. In Bosnia, leaders and victims hailed a historic day in the countrys recovery from its war wounds, while some Serbs lamented Mladics trial. First of all we are expecting from this trial the truth, said President Bakir Izetbegovic . The truth and then justice for the victims, for the families of the victims. It is the worst period of our history. But in the former Serb stronghold of Pale, people who gathered to watch the trial on TV applauded as they saw their general enter the courtroom. Mladic is our hero, its sad that we see him there. We blame the Hague and international community, said Milan Ivanovic, a 20-yearold law student. Mladic, in a suit and tie and looking healthier than at previous pretrial hearings, but still a shadow of the burly strutting wartime general. He suffered a stroke while in hiding and has had other health problems since arriving in The Hague. He gave a thumbs-up and clapped toward the courts public gallery as the trial got under way. He occasionally wrote notes and showed no emotion as prosecutors began outlining his alleged crimes. One woman in the public gallery called him a vulture as prosecutors began two days of laying out their case for judges. After a break in proceedings, Presiding Judge Alphons Orie of the Netherlands rebuked Mladic and the public about inappropriate interactions and said he could shield Mladic behind a screen if it continued. Earlier, Orie said the court was considering postponing the presentation of evidence, due to start May 29, due to errors by prosecutors in disclosing evidence to the defense. Prosecutor Dermot Groome said he would not oppose a reasonable adjournment. Groome began his opening statement by focusing on the plight of a 14-year-old boy whose father and uncle were among 150 men murdered by Bosnian Serb forces in November 1992, part of a pattern of atrocities aimed at driving Muslims and Croats out of territory coveted by Serbs. The world watched in disbelief that in neighborhoods and villages within Europe a genocide appeared to be in progress, he said. Groome said Mladics forces continued such killings through to 1995, when they massacred some 8,000 Muslim men in the Srebrenica enclave, the worst mass murder in Europe since World War II. Groome signaled that prosecutors would use Mladics own words against him in the trial, drawing on a stash of wartime diaries

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Mladic, radio intercepts and appearances he made on television during the war. In one such appearance, Groome showed television images of Mladic inspecting Serb artillery dug into hills surrounding the capital, Sarajevo, and denying involvement in war crimes foreshadowing his defense in The Hague that his actions were intended only to protect Serbs. I did not take part in any crimes. I have only defended my people, Mladic said. However in another video, he is heard boasting, whenever I come by Sarajevo, I kill someone in passing ... I go kick the hell out of the Turks. Groome also showed judges video of the bloody aftermath of a notorious shelling of a market in Markale, in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo, that killed dozens of people. He said all the attacks were part of an overarching plan to ethnically cleanse large parts of Bosnia of non-Serbs. Mladic has defiantly refused to enter pleas, but he denies wrongdoing, saying he acted to defend Serbs in Bosnia. If he is convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

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By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. A teenage driver is under arrest after authorities said the distraction of a handheld cellphone caused her to fatally hit a jogger, whose father blames his death on her stupidity. The death of 44-year-old Kenneth Dorsey in Norwalk and the subsequent criminal charges against the 16-year-old driver come as other states are considering measures to force teenagers and adults to disconnect from cellphones and other electronic devices before getting behind the wheel. Dorsey, an avid runner, was on a morning jog and training for a marathon on March 24 when he was fatally struck by the SUV the girl was driving, according to his father, Leo Dorsey. The New Canaan girl, whom police are not naming because of her age, was charged Saturday with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, using a handheld telephone under age 18 while driving and failure to drive in the proper lane. Police declined to say what she was doing on the phone, only that they found evidence she was using the keypad before Kenneth Dorsey was hit on a busy street. Theres no reason to use a phone while youre driving a car, Leo Dorsey told The Associated Press on Tuesday. There is nothing out there that important. I totally, totally have to believe that these phones can be made to shut off if theyre moving. Im pushing for phones that dont work when theyre moving. It could not immediately be determined who was representing the girl. The accident is prompting new calls for people to put down their phones and other electronic devices while driving, from police officials to victims relatives to readers posting online responses to the Norwalk accident story. We tried to convey just how this incident illustrates how dangerous it is to be distracted while driving a 3,500-pound vehicle 35 to 40 mph, Norwalk police Chief Harry Rilling said. You need to focus all your attention on what youre doing. It only takes a second to swerve a few feet. Everybody should look at this and learn from it. Connecticut is among 31 states and Washington, D.C., that ban all cellphone use by novice drivers, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Thirty-eight states ban texting while driving. Nearly 5,500 people across the country were killed in crashes involving driver distraction in 2009 and another 448,000 people were injured, according to the latest figures analyzed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sixteen percent of all fatal accidents that year involved reports of distracted driving, and teen drivers were more likely than those in other age group to be involved in a fatal crash where distraction is reported, the agency says.

The Delphos K-kids spent some time in downtown Delphos recently picking up cigarette butts. Above: The K-kids show the buckets of butts they removed from the sidewalks and roadway.

Oil price drops to 6 month low

By CHRIS KAHN AP Energy Writer

NEW YORK The price of oil dropped to a six-month low Tuesday on concern that economic uncertainty in Europe could hurt demand for crude. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude fell 80 cents to end the day at $93.98 per barrel in New York. Oil hasnt finished this low since Dec. 19. Oil has fallen 11 percent so far in May. Recent signs of global economic weakness in Europe and elsewhere have raised questions about the strength of energy demand. Among recent developments: In Greece, party leaders again failed to form a government on Tuesday. They disagree about whether to accept more international bailouts and continue with painful spending cuts. This raises the possibility of Greece leaving the European common currency and undermining Europes already fragile economy. Data released Tuesday show that only growth in Germany kept the eurozone from falling into recession in the first quarter. Economic reports in the U.S. have been mixed. On Tuesday, the government said consumers held back a bit on spending last month, even as gas prices declined. That follows reports showing moderating economic growth, a slowdown in the pace of hiring and a decline in gasoline use. China, the worlds second-largest oil consumer, last week reported a sharp decline in both investment and industrial production growth for April. Experts have been reining in forecasts for global oil demand in the near-term. At the same time, Saudi Arabia and other oilrich countries have increased production. That combination has helped put pressure on oil prices. For Tuesday, the big question was where Europe is headed. Investors dont know what to make of Europe, independent analyst and trader Stephen Schork said. Greece is an absolute mess, and thats translating into a weaker euro.

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The girl accused of killing Kenneth Dorsey could face up to six months in jail on the negligent homicide charge if convicted, Rilling said. The charge of using a cellphone under age 18 while driving carries a 30-day license suspension and $175 in license restoration and court fees for a first offense, according to the state DMV. Dorsey worked for more than 22 years at OEM Controls Inc. in Shelton and was an event chef for a Greenwichbased catering company. Leo Dorsey, a 67-year-old retired credit union manager, said he hopes the girl receives a severe penalty, but theres something more important than the outcome of her case. I want her not to forget what she did through stupidity, he said. I just dont want to see Kenneth forgotten. I hope that her punishment is that she doesnt forget. And maybe she passes that on to her friends and down the road to her own family.

GREENSBORO, N.C. Attorneys for John Edwards on Tuesday indicated that their defense in his criminal trial for alleged campaign finance violations is winding down, but they did not say whether the former presidential candidate or his one-time mistress will take the witness stand. Defense lawyer Abbe Lowell said his team will make a final decision about their remaining witnesses late Tuesday, but it was not immediately clear if that information will be made public before Edwards trial resumes this morning. After Tuesdays proceedings wrapped up with testimony focusing on financial records, Lowell said the defense could close out its case by calling Edwards, his oldest daughter Cate and Rielle Hunter, the woman with whom he had an extramarital affair while running for president in 2008. Defense attorneys could also recall Edwards ex-aide Andrew Young, the first witness for the prosecution when the trial began more than three weeks ago. Lowell told U.S. District Court Judge Catherine C. Eagles that the defense may call several, all or none of the remaining potential witnesses before resting its case. We may also very well be done tomorrow, Lowell said. Edwards attorneys have called a series of witnesses this week aimed at shifting the jurys focus from the lurid details of a political sex scandal to the legal question of whether the former North Carolina senators actions violated federal campaign finance laws. Edwards is charged with masterminding a plan to use about $1 million from two wealthy donors to hide his pregnant mistress as he ran for the White House in 2008. He has pleaded not guilty to six criminal counts including conspiracy to violate the Federal Election Campaign Act, accepting contributions that exceeded federal limits, and filing false campaign-finance statements. He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. To win a conviction, the government must convince jurors that Edwards not only knew about the scheme to hide his mistress, but that he knew doing so violated the law and that he did so anyway. Before winning a U.S. Senate seat in 1998, Edwards made a fortune as a personal injury lawyer renowned for his ability to sway jurors to award his clients huge settlements. Edwards gifts of persuasion were so renowned within North Carolina that other lawyers would fill the courtroom to hear him deliver a closing argument. Raleigh defense attorney Kieran J. Shanahan, who knows Edwards from his legal career, has attended nearly every day of his trial. He said he would be shocked if Edwards didnt take the stand in his own defense. The jury wants to hear from him and I believe Edwards wants to testify, said Shanahan, a former federal prosecutor. He built his life on making big bets on his ability to convince jurors of his case. But taking the stand is not without risk for Edwards. He would expose himself to what would likely be a withering cross-examination from prosecutors about his past lies and personal failings. Prosecutors rested their case Thursday by playing video of a 2008 national television interview in which Edwards repeatedly lied about his extramarital affair and denied fathering Hunters baby. Earlier testimony from a parade of former aides and advisers also painted an unflattering portrait of Edwards. The defense, in turn, has focused on undermining the credibility of the governments key witnesses and showing that Edwards and his campaign never touched the money at issue. Records introduced Tuesday showed Edwards 2008 campaign finance chairman, the late Fred Baron, used personal funds to pay Hunter a $9,000 monthly cash allowance, on top of providing flights on private jets, stays at luxury resorts and a $20,000-a-month California rental mansion.

NEW YORK Facebooks reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the sites ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 percent of American adults log in to the site to share news, personal observations, photos and more at least once a week. In all, some 900 million people around the world are users. But many of them dont have a very high opinion of Facebook or trust it to keep their information private. If Facebook the company were a Facebook user, it would have a lot of virtual friends but not many real ones, the poll suggested. Users distrust limits the value of the sites ads. Advertisers want to target their messages to the people most likely to respond to them. And the more Facebook knows about us, the better it will be at tailoring those ads to our interests. Yet in the poll of U.S. adults published Tuesday, only 13 percent said they trust Facebook completely or a lot when it comes to keeping their personal information private. A majority, or 59 percent, said they trust Facebook only a little, or not at all. Users desire for privacy and Facebooks need to target advertising arent necessarily opposing interests. Facebook doesnt expose information about its users directly to advertisers. Instead, it effectively accepts missions to deliver ads to groups of people, like moviegoers or people planning trips to Europe. Its up to Facebook to figure out how to find those people. But the company doesnt seem to be connecting very well. In the poll, 83 percent of respondents said they hardly ever or never click on the ads Facebook serves up. The ones who did click through were enough to yield the company $4.34 per user in advertising last year. Thats up from $3.07 in 2009.

Answers to Mondays questions: In ancient times, Ursa Minor was known as the Dragons Wing. The Marine Corps Hymn borrowed its melody from Jacques Offenbachs comic opera Genevieve de Brabant. Todays questions: When it comes to gardening, where should you put a psammophilic plant? How much did the U.S. collect from Great Britain for damage done to Northern merchant vessels by Confederate ships built in England during the Civil War? Answers in Thursdays Herald. Todays words: Asyndeton: the omission of conjunctions Haha: a sunken wall invisible from a distance Todays joke: A sweet little boy surprised his grandmother one morning and brought her a cup of coffee. He made it himself and was so proud. He anxiously waited to hear the verdict on the quality of the coffee. The grandmother had never in her life had such a bad cup of coffee, and as she forced down the last sip she noticed three of those little green army guys in the bottom of the cup. She asked, Honey, why would three little green army guys be in the bottom of my cup? Her grandson replied, You know grandma, its like on TV, The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup.