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TUESDAY April 19, 2016 IN BRIEF Democrat An independent newspaper serving Adams County, Indiana since 1857 They’re a-bitin’ ... Jobless rate at 4.6% in county DDD reporter Lamm wins AP award Daily Democrat reporter Mike Lamm was recognized Friday night in Indianapolis for his thirdplace finish in the “Best Public Service” category of the Indiana Associated Press Media Editors’ 2015 newspaper contest. Lamm won the award for his story, “Deliveries Or Littering?” which looked at the distribution of phone books in the county which had become an eyesore after they were left to get wet and deteriorate on the ground. Lamm called the company in charge of the distributions, which said such methods were not “company policy” and promptly got the books picked up. Thirty-one daily Indiana newspapers submitted 608 entries in the contest, which featured news and sports stories, features, editorials, columns, graphics and photos from 2015. Decatur City Council to meet tonight The Decatur City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. today in the City Hall building. Items on the agenda include an update from Maumee River Basin Commission in reference to buyout of flood damaged homes, Decatur Sculpture Tour representatives requests for various needs at their event, an ordinance to re-open an alley, an update on status of a recycling survey, reports from the mayor and department heads and comments from members of council and the public. Tree sale is under way at SWCD office The Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a tree sale, with orders due by Friday. A variety of trees and shrubs are available, including spruce and pine, maple, crabapple, elm, forsythia, dogwood, roses and more. The sizes range from 24 inches to 7 feet in height. According to an SWCD spokesperson, “trees prevent erosion along with beautifying your property. Help reduce your carbon footprint by planting a tree.” Order forms are available on the website: www. adamscountysoilandwater.com or by stopping at the SWCD office at 975 S. 11th St., Decatur. FISHING FEVER — With temperatures over the past few days more resembling summer than they do spring, fishermen are searching for bodies of water in which to make a cast. Young Carter Perez was rewarded Monday at Kekionga Lake with a small crappie, as his great-uncle Tony Winters, right, and William Groce look on. Before wetting a line, be sure to get a fishing license. Conservation officers were at the site checking. Photo by J Swygart One monthly meeting, for now, for county council By MIKE LAMM Members of the Adams County Council discussed the possibility of meeting more than once a month during their regular meeting last week, but in the short term determined to begin meetings a half hour earlier instead of their normal 8:30 a.m. start time when circumstances dictate that additional time is necessary. At the beginning of the year, members of county council determined Ring ‘em Big brother Blake Logan, 6, cheers on Korbin Logan, 2, as he tosses rings onto bottles at the ring toss games at a carnival held Saturday at Riverside Center in Decatur and hosted by the SAFE organization. The carnival was part of the group’s monthlong efforts to bring attention to child abuse and neglect locally and nationwide. Photo by Asnley Bailey to address three or four “talking points” at each monthly session. Talking points for April were additional meetings, the Information Technology department, security cameras, employee raises and pool vehicles Councilor Dennis Bluhm initially broached the subject of meeting more than once monthly, suggesting that additional meetings or work sessions would be helpful in addressing such subjects as merit raises, employee 75¢ evaluations, job sharing and analyzing cash flow. He offered his opinion “there are times when we really need to study an issue a little deeper than we do in our regular meetings.” Councilor Tony Mellencamp countered, “I think we can complete our business with one meeting a month.” He questioned the necessity of establishing another council meeting each month that Auditor Mary Beery would need to attend and be required to record minutes. Council Randy Colclasure noted their were several issues surrounding the establishment of work sessions, including the inability to take any official action and the potential problem of ensuring all members have the information that is gleaned from those meetings. Councilor Ed Dyer indicated his preference to continue with See COUNCIL, Page 3 By J SWYGART Adams County’s jobless rate rose in March for the third consecutive month — to 4.6 percent, according to figures released Monday by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Despite the increase, the county’s unemployment rate for the month was the sixth-lowest in the state. After starting the new year with an unemployment rate of 4 percent in January, the rate climbed to 4.2 percent in February and continued its slow upward turn in March. The county’s jobless rate peaked at 15.2 percent in July of 2010 and hit what is thought to be an alltime low of 3.1 percent in September of last year. According to the latest state report, 800 members of the county’s total workforce of 17,269 remained without work in March. March unemployment rates for other counties in northeast and east-central Indiana included Wells, 4.5; Jay, 5.6; Allen, 5.3; Huntington, 5.0; Whitley, 4.7; Blackford, 7.2; and DeKalb, 4.6 percent. Hamilton and Dubois County recorded the state’s lowest jobless rate in March February at 3.9 percent. The highest See JOBLESS, Page 2 Young, Stutzman hold lone debate in bid for Hoosier Senate seat INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican Senate candidates Marlin Stutzman and Todd Young, who have both run as stalwart conservatives, tried to distinguish themselves from each other on foreign and domestic policy during a debate Monday that largely mimicked the outsider versus establishment dispute engulfing the GOP presidential primary. The tea-party backed Stutzman, who has frequently been at odds with Republican House leadership, sought to portray Young as someone who votes in lock-step with establishment priorities while receiving financial backing from allies of GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Young sought to portray Stutzman as a career politician, first elected to office in his 20s, who has masqueraded as a political outsider at the expense of pragmatism and compromise. Stutzman, who co-owns his family’s farm operations in northern Indiana, and Young, an attorney from Bloomington, are seeking to replace retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Coats. Former U.S. Rep. Baron Hill is unopposed for the Democratic nomination. It was the only debate between the two candidates, both of whom were elected to Congress in 2010. The primary is May 3. The debate started off focusing on foreign policy and free trade agreements but eventually gave way to personal attacks, with the two arguing over whose brand of conservatism would serve the state best. ‘‘First thing you did was buy an $800,000 mansion and move to Washington D.C.,’’ Young told Stutzman. See DEBATE, Page 3 Find What You Need In The Decatur Daily Democrat Classifieds DECATUR DAILY D E M O C R A T L ocal /S tate Page 2A • Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Decatur Daily Democrat Underage drinking is a public health problem Drinking by those under the age 21 is a public health problem. There is no single age group of people more affected by alcohol and drugs than young people, but alcohol and drugs affect each one of us, directly or indirectly: in our homes, families, schools, and community. Drinking by those younger than 21 is strongly linked with death from alcohol poisoning; unintentional injuries — such as car crashes, falls, burns, and drowning; suicide and violence, such as fighting and sexual assault; changes in brain development; school performance problems and other risky behaviors such as smoking and abuse of other drugs. Many youth are not just having a drink or two; they drink to get drunk. More than 90 percent of the alcohol consumed by those under age 21 is consumed by binge drinkers (defined as five or more drinks per occasion for boys; four or more drinks per occasion for girls). Youth who start drinking before age 15 years are six times more likely to develop alcohol dependence or abuse JOBLESS From Page 1 unemployment rate for the month statewide was 8.4 percent in Vermillion County. Indiana’s unemployment rate for March stood at 5 percent, up from 4.7 percent in February. Steven J. Braun, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, said more than 60,000 Hoosiers joined the workforce in the first three months of 2016, “which is indicative of worker Substance Abuse News By Kelly Sickafoose Executive Director Substance Abuse Awareness Council later in life than those who begin drinking at or after age 21 years. In Northeast Indiana in 2015, 14.6 percent of eighth grade students consumed alcohol in the past month and 5.4 percent reported binge drinking, while 30.9 percent of 12th graders reported past month use of alcohol and 16.7 percent reported binge drinking. How can we help our youth choose not to use alcohol? We can teach them to: 1. Not be afraid to say no: Everyone else is NOT doing it. 2. Avoid negative peer pressure: Don’t hang around with those who drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, use other illegal drugs, or abuse prescription drugs. 3. Make connections with adults: They can talk about life and life’s challenges. 4. Enjoy life and do what you love: Learn how to enjoy life and the people in your life, without adding alcohol or drugs. 5. Follow the family rules about alcohol and drugs. 6. Get educated about alcohol and drugs. 7. Be a role model and set a positive example. confidence in finding and securing gainful employment in Indiana. While this influx of workers has an effect on the unemployment rate, the fact that 9,300 more Hoosiers are employed than last month, and over 87,000 more are employed than this time last year, is a testament to Indiana’s strong and growing economy.” Jobless rates in March for neighboring states included Illinois, 6.5; Kentucky, 5.6; Michigan, 4.8 and Ohio, 5.1 percent. The U.S. jobless rate for March was 4.9 percent. Adams County unemployment 4.6% in March 2016 4.2% in Feb. 2016 4.0% in Jan. 2016 3.5% in Dec. 2015 3.5% in Nov. 2015 3.3% in Oct. 2015 3.1% in Sept. 2015 3.5% in August 2015 4.0% in July 2015 4.1% in June 2015 4.0% in May 2015 3.5% in April 2015 4.8% in March 2015 8. Plan ahead: Don’t become a victim of someone else’s alcohol or drug use. Make sure that there is someone you can call, day or night, no matter what, if you need them. Speaking of planning ahead, it is important to remind youth about the Lifeline Law. Although we want to prevent youth consumption of alcohol, if youth do consume alcohol, the Indiana Lifeline Law is designed to protect minors when alcohol consumption endangers a friend. The law grants immunity from certain charges, including public intoxication and minor consumption, to minors who call 911 when a friend has ingested a dangerous quantity of alcohol, if the minor stays with the friend and cooperates with law enforcement. The Lifeline Law does not condone underage drinking. While those who call for help won’t be prosecuted, the inebriated teen can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The focus is on saving lives. For more information, visit our website at www. drugfreeadamscounty. org. Your Local Weather Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/22 4/23 69/56 67/49 60/41 66/46 A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 72F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. 72/48 Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 50s. Showers. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s. A few morning showers. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s. A few clouds. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 40s. Sunrise: 6:53 AM Sunrise: 6:52 AM Sunrise: 6:51 AM Sunrise: 6:49 AM Sunrise: 6:48 AM Sunset: 8:23 PM Sunset: 8:24 PM Sunset: 8:25 PM Sunset: 8:27 PM Sunset: 8:28 PM ©2016 AMG | Parade High Low Precip 82 46 0 7 a.m. Degree days River 56 1 5.11 ft. From the Decatur weather station Ticket price corrected for ‘Brushes’ event The Adams County Historical Society will host its second “Corks and Brushes at the Museum” event starting at 7 p.m. May 5. The evening is described by organizers as a night of “painting, wine and fun.” Tickets are $35 and include all art supplies, instruction, wine and refreshments. Due to incorrect information provided to the Daily Democrat, the ticket price in an earlier story was not accurate. Tickets can be purchased online at www.adamscountyinhistoricalmuseum.com or at PJ’s Creative Consignments, 228 N. 1st St., Decatur, and at Ritter’s Flowers and Gifts, 937 N. 2nd St. The event is presented in collaboration with the North Adams Arts Council. The museum is located at 420 W. Monroe St., Decatur. 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She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. She was involved in various organizations at Zion, most notably playing the piano and teaching in the nursery and the kindergarten department. Marylene served on the Community and Family Services Board, Operation Help Board and the Traveling Board. She also volunteered for the Red Cross Bloodmobile and helped with the Girl Scouts. She worked as a lifelong Tutewiler homemaker and also helped her husband at D&T Standard Service. She served as secretary for the Adams County Bowling League. She was an accomplished bowler and is listed in the Adams County Hall of Fame. Marylene was also an avid golfer. Among survivors are two daughter, Judy K. (Max) Eichenauer of Decatur and Kimberly A. (Greg) Burtsfield of Elkhart; two grandsons, Jeff (Deanna) Eichenauer of Schaumburg, Ill. and Kyle (Shannon) Eichenauer of Decatur; and three great-granddaughters, Ashley, Abigail and Annabelle Eichenauer. She was preceded in death by a brother, Hollis Bonifas; and two sisters, Thelmalene Bonifas (infant) and Phyllis Shaffer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zion United Church of Christ. Officiating will be The Rev. Randy Rossman and burial will take place in the Decatur Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursday at Woodcrest Porter Auditorium; from 3-7 p.m. Thursday at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home; and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. Preferred memorials are to Zion U.C.C. Hugh Richard Beitler Tuesday, April 19, 2016 • Page 3A NEW YORK (AP) — Competing on home turf, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton hoped to emerge victorious from Tuesday’s primaries in New York, contests that offer big delegate hauls and an opportunity for the front-runners to inch closer to their parties’ nominations. Even before the New York results were in, Clinton’s campaign was declaring the Democratic race virtually over and warning rival Bernie Sanders that he risks damaging the party’s eventual nominee if he keeps up harsh criticism of the former secretary of state. Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook said Sanders faces a ‘‘close to impossible path to COUNCIL From Page 1 the one meeting per month schedule, pointing out that commissioners changed their weekly meetings to Tuesdays and now are often present during the regular council sessions. He prefers to see council begin its meetings a half hour early. “If we anticipate having a heavier work load, then we could schedule meetings to begin at 8 (a.m.) rather than 8:30 (a.m.),” he commented. The majority of council agreed and decided not to alter their current schedule. DRONE VIDEOS H. Richard Beitler, 98, Berne, passed away April 17, 2016, at Swiss Village where he was a resident. He was born in Adams County Aug. 31, 1917, to the late Hugo and Gertrude Hirschy Beitler. He married Margaret Belle Sprunger Oct. 17, 1948; she preceded him in death. He graduated from Berne High School class of 1935. He was a member of the Cross Community Church, where he taught Sunday school for 70 years, a member of the Sanctuary choir, an elder, deacon, Sunday school superintendent and chairman of the church Consistory. He was employed for many years at Dunbar Furniture in the upholstery department. Richard was a veteran, serving in World War II in the US Army while in the Phillipines. He was a former Boy Scout Leader for Troop 68, sang in the Edelweiss Chorus and was a member of the Mennonite Choral Beitler Society. He enjoyed gardening, swimming, writing stories, reading, and studying the Bible. Dick also was an avid sports fan attending many South Adams events and his grandchildren’s activities. Among survivors are four sons and two daughters: Paul Beitler of Bluffton, Samuel (Jayne) Beitler of Evansville, Ryan (Brenda) Beitler of Berne, Ted (Gretta) Beitler of Berne, Ellen (Wayne) King of Clarksville, Tenn. and Carolyn (Bryce) Hoffman of Monroe; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was an infant son Thomas; a grandson, Trent Hoffman; and brothers, James, Calvin, Chester and Roger Beitler; and a sister, Geraldine Beitler. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cross Community Church, with Pastor Chris Kruchkow officiating. Burial will be in MRE Cemetery in Berne, with graveside military rites by Berne Post 468. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Swiss Village Chapel and one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. Preferred memorials are to Cross Community Church or Swiss Village Samaritan Fund. Arrangements were handled by Yager-Kirchofer Funeral Home. Dyer reported he had recently viewed a video of footage taken by one of the county’s unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) flying over and inside the Schafer building on 1st Street in Decatur. He wondered if the county could provide similar video to local property the nomination’’ and predicted New York would result in Clinton taking ‘‘an important step to the nomination.’’ Sanders needs to win 68 percent of the remaining delegates if he hopes to clinch the Democratic nomination. The lead-up to Tuesday’s voting created surreal scenes in New York, a state that hasn’t seen competitive primaries in decades. Candidates blanketed every corner of the state, from Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs to the working class enclaves in Buffalo and Syracuse. Trump and Clinton were hoping to win in part on the strength of their local ties. Clinton was twice elected senator from New York, owners. I n f o r m a t i o n Technology Director Landon Patterson responded that “public aircraft operators cannot receive outside compensation. There’s a whole set of rules that come into play with that.” SECURITY CAMERAS? Next, councilors talked about the possibility of installing video cameras in county offices that handle money. Dyer commented there was “considerable money at times coming into the treasurer’s office,” and security cameras could eliminate possible security issues. Dyer said he also had concerns with “irate and difficult customers,” who he felt might be deterred from acting inappropriately if they are aware they are being photographed. “We need to have basic protections in place to serve as evidence if something bad does happen,” he stated. T reasurer T om Krueckeberg agreed, WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative Supreme Court justices expressed sharp skepticism about President Barack Obama’s immigration efforts Monday, leaving his actions to help millions of people who are in the country illegally in the hands of a seemingly divided court. As hundreds of proimmigration demonstrators and a smaller number of opponents filled the sidewalk outside the court, the justices appeared to split along ideological and partisan lines over a case that pits Republican governors and members of Congress against the Democratic administration. President Barack Obama’s administration is asking the justices to allow it to put in place two programs that could shield roughly 4 million people from deportation and make them eligible to work in the United States. Texas is leading 26 states led by Republicans in challenging the programs that Obama announced in 2014 and that have been put on hold by lower courts. Those states say the administration usurped power that belongs to Congress, and Justice Anthony Kennedy indicated some support for that view. ‘‘It’s as if ... the president is setting the policy and the Congress is executing it. That’s just upside down,’’ Kennedy said. Chief Justice John Roberts also aggressively questioned Solicitor General Donald Verrilli Jr., suggesting there are Traffic Doris Roberts, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star, dies at age 90 Blotter Lengerich Meats Delicious Swiss Steak 2 Dinners Served with Green beans, potato, cole slaw, roll & butter Sorry, No Substitutes! for only $ Celebrating 38 Years 10 99 ALL DAY April 20 & 21 - Dine in Only! Give Galley GIFT CERTIFICATES! 622 N. 13th St. • US 27 North • Decatur www.thegalleydecatur.com 724-8181 -The Galley pointing out that a security camera would record and confirm a payment and transaction, serving as a method whereby day-to-day business can be monitored and verified should the need arise. While councilors appeared to be in agreement that the addition of security cameras would be a positive step for the county to adopt, no further action was taken on the measure. Councilors also talked about the possibility of adding pool vehicles to the county fleet and presenting department heads with a pre-determined amount of money to distribute among employees at their discretion in lieu of an annual percentage increase, but did not act on either issue. In other business, council unanimously approved the appointment of Laurie Mrvos to fill a four-year term on the Adams County Public Library System board of trustees. DEBATE From Page 1 Stutzman countered that Young has held various federal government jobs and ‘‘already been tasting the Potomac fever in Washington a lot longer than I have.’’ During the debate, Young repeatedly cited his experience as a former Marine intelligence officer and frequently mentioned that he previously defeated Hill. Stutzman emphasized his experience as a farmer and a businessman and said Young has not been a consistent conservative. Both criticized President Barack Obama. Stutzman and Young responded to questions on domestic issues such as health care policy and abortion, as well as foreign policy issues including trade, Syria and the fight against the Islamic State group. Stutzman said he supported building a wall along the southern border with Mexico as GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump has proposed. He cited drug trafficking and few limits to the presi- national security as readent’s power under the sons that ‘‘we need to administration’s view of build a wall, we need to put up a fence.’’ immigration law. Split court now holds fate of Obama immigration plans The Adams County New Holland tractor from Sheriff’s Department a private drive onto C.R. investigated a farm trac- 750 when he failed to see tor accident at 7:41 p.m. and struck an AEP pole. Monday on C.R. 750N The pole was broken near the intersection of from its base. Sheriff’s LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everybody loved Doris Winchester Road. Ronald deputies estimated damRoberts. W. Schueler, 60, Decatur, age to the pole and trac The spunky actress who played the sharp-tongued, was attempting to back a tor $2,500 to $5,000. endlessly meddling mother on CBS’ ‘‘Everybody Loves Raymond’’ received an outpouring of praise on Monday following news of her death. Phil Rosenthal, the sitcom’s creator, called her ‘‘a wonderful, funny, indelible actress and friend’’ on Decatur police on Monday arrested Gerald L. Twitter. CBS said in a statement that Roberts ‘‘will be Steger Jr., 25, of Columbia City, on charges of theft remembered for lighting up every room she walked and unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle. Bond was into with an unparalleled combination of energy, set at $200 cash and $3,000 surety. humor, warmth and even a little bit of grit.’’ Roberts died overnight in her sleep, spokeswoman Janet Daily said. She was told of the death by 3095 Van Horn Street • Zanesville, IN • 260-638-4123 Roberts’ son, Michael Cannata. Roberts was 90. www.lengerichmeats.com The cause of death was not immediately known. New Hours Roberts had been healthy and active, Daily said. ALL DAY Wed. & Thurs. while Trump was born in Queens and lives in a building bearing his name in Manhattan. ‘‘We love this city,’’ Trump said Monday in brief remarks to reporters in the lobby of Trump Tower. ‘‘You look at the other folks that are running, they couldn’t care less about New York.’’ For Trump, New York is an opportunity to rebound from a trying stretch for his campaign — and with an exclamation point. The biggest question for him heading into Tuesday is whether he captures more than 50 percent of the vote statewide, which would put him in strong position to win all of the state’s 95 GOP delegates. Monday through Wednesday – 8am to 5pm Thursday and Friday – 8 am to 6pm Saturday – 8 am to 1pm We Accept Food Stamps Prices Good Monday, April 18th thru Saturday, March 23rd Country Style Ribs $2.89 lb. Casing Sausage $2.99 lb. Bacon Ends $2.89 lb. Pork Cutlets $3.69 lb. Sirloin Tip Roast $5.29 lb. Smoked Sausage Patties $3.29 lb. Sharp Cheddar Cheese $7.49 lb. "You'll taste the difference." Whole or Half Hog - $2.09 lb. ‘‘Under your argument, could the president grant deferred removal to every ... unlawfully present alien in the United States right now?’’ Roberts asked. ‘‘Definitely not,’’ Verrilli said. But it was not clear Roberts was satisfied with the answer and subsequent explanation. 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Southeast corner of the farm floods occasionally. “Farm to be Sold by the Surveyed Acre” “Auction will be Conducted On Site On CR South 275 East” Visit www.town-countryauctions.com for complete terms & conditions Kathryn Black Estate Connie Smuts - Trustee Dave Baumgartner - Attorney Dave Myers AU01045029 (260) 724-8899 816 W. Monroe St, Decatur, IN www.town-countryauctions.com Page 4A • Tuesday, April 19, 2016 The Decatur Daily Democrat Ron Storey, Publisher J Swygart, Opinion Page Editor Slowing down in a frenetic world By KATHRYN JEAN LOPEZ In a speech to religious educators, the president of the College Board didn’t talk about acing tests, but enlarging our souls. Speaking to the National Catholic Education Association earlier this month, David Coleman, who leads the nonprofit group that designs the SAT and AP tests, talked about the importance of reading, including the importance of reading the Bible — a common ground for so many religious believers and a foundational element of many civilizations down through history. Coleman, who is Jewish, worries about the frenzy of activity that increasingly marks our lives. The common application for college, he notes, has a dozen boxes for students to explain their extracurricular activities. “To me, that’s like a system of terror. Why not at most three to five boxes? If you want to do other things, God bless you. But you don’t need to do them for the sake of getting into college. We need to think seriously about making more time for adolescence, more time for faith, more time for having fun.” Coleman’s call for more relaxation comes amid a culture that seems to be in a state of perpetual adolescence, one that never gets time to breathe and mature. His is a counter-cultural message that could change this sorry situation. For him, religious education is not only about worship, but human dignity. “Those who seem to be in the more secular side of this world need to think again about the productive relationship of religious education,” he said. So, too, religious freedom. Seamus Hasson makes a complementary point in his new book “Believers, Thinkers, and Founders.” He writes about the importance of having a philosophical commitment to religious liberty. “What if it is possible to ground our rights, as the Declaration does, firmly in our ‘Creator,’ while scrupulously defending the rights of dissenters, and without sliding down the slippery slope toward theocracy?” He goes on: “What if it is possible for the government to acknowledge the existence of a God who is the source of our rights — and mean it — without doing so religiously? What if, at least sometimes, the existence of God is a philosophical conclusion and not a religious dogma at all?” That doesn’t mean diluting religious faith. It means having the freedom not to believe, while protecting the right to believe, seeing this right as something that preceded government, as something that government doesn’t grant and therefore cannot take away. It also leaves room for real faith, which can perform miracles for the people who most need it. Underscoring the critical nature of this, Hasson warns: “(I)f the tragedies of the last century have taught us anything, it is not to be so smug.” There is a smugness in our culture of distraction, and it’s preventing us from recognizing the true nature of the tragedies that are occurring in this century, under our noses. As Christians and other religious minorities are being wiped out by terrorists in the Middle East, we owe the victims and the survivors the courtesy of at least frankly acknowledging what is happening. Coleman encourages us to understand that things have dignity and worth. “We sometimes forget that the best of worldly success is a highly soulful craft itself,” he says. Life shouldn’t be vulgar and principlefree, nor should it be about material gain or high test scores. It shouldn’t be lived on autopilot, plagued by anxiety or indifference — too distracted for grace, gratitude and the simple appreciation of creation. One should be animated by something larger than oneself. Coleman reminds people wherein lies greatness. Politics and law may seem like just more noise in a culture of busyness. But the enduring things are what will make the difference. Rather than bludgeon ourselves with more activity and frenetic and even violent distractions, let’s consider a declaration of independence and renewal in foundational things — gifts that nourish new life, and cultivate dignity and fruitfulness. O pinion Banks vs. regulators Decatur Daily Democrat There has been a little something for everyone in the latest news from the ongoing battle between the financial sector and federal regulators. The Federal Reserve rejected five of the eight largest banks’ plans for orderly liquidation in a crisis — their “living wills” — a move that signaled to Wall Street’s critics that the institutions are still “too big to fail.” Goldman Sachs agreed to a $5 billion civil settlement with the Justice Department, admitting that it had misled certain buyers of its mortgagebacked securities during the housing bubble a decade ago. Meanwhile, regulators took a hit, as a U.S. district judge in Washington ruled that insurance giant MetLife had been improperly designated a “systemically important” institution subject to tighter federal control. Mixed as it is, the big picture here is fundamentally a positive one. The long, grinding and conflictual process of stabilizing the U.S. financial sector, without neutering it altogether, goes on. Set in motion by the Dodd-Frank law of 2010, it’s the kind of struggle no one really likes, in part because it is, necessarily, costly — and in part because April 19, 2016 DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Savers and investors from all over the world turn to the United States — and, yes, that means Wall Street — because they know their money will be safe here, far safer than it would be in less democratic or law-governed nations. That is because, contrary to Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) sloganeering, fraud is not the business model. In short, the U.S. financial sector is a potential source of crisis — but it is also a tremendous national asset, one that bolsters the larger economy and, from time to time, enables the country to exercise leadership on behalf of important security interests as well, such as the imposition of financial sanctions on Iran or North Korea. “It is incumbent on U.S. policymakers not to take for granted the reservecurrency status of the dollar,” Mr. Lew notes, “but rather to ensure that the country’s economic policies and stewardship of U.S. capital markets sustain this track record of trust and reliability.” Hyperbole from the right and left notwithstanding, that’s the right goal, and the nation is making progress toward it. Washington Post Casual Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday By Jim Mullen It used to be that you couldn’t get anyone who worked in an office in the city on the phone on Friday afternoons. All the bigwigs leave town early to go to their weekend homes. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the movers and shakers were all working four-anda-half-day weeks. In corporate America, there was a new unofficial holiday: Friday afternoons in the summer. Then, a few years ago, it started getting difficult to get anyone on the phone all day Friday during the summer. “Why bother to come in Friday morning?” must be the thinking. “Why sit through traffic just to leave three hours later?” Not long after that, it started getting hard to snag an exec on the phone on Thursday afternoon. If Kathryn Jean Lopez is senior fellow at the National you’re not going to work on Friday, Review Institute, editor-at-large of National Review you might as well beat the trafOnline and founding director of Catholic Voices USA. fic and drive up to the weekend house Thursday night, am I right? So then, the people you couldn’t get on the phone Friday afternoons, you also couldn’t reach on Thursday afternoons. They’re at their weekend houses, relaxing. Relaxing from what? A three-and-a-half-day work week? And it’s not like their life in the city is so harsh. “Oh honey, it’s so hard living on Park Avenue, telling the servants what to cook for dinner and what VOL. CXIV, NO. 91, Tues., April 19, 2016 The Decatur Daily Democrat (USPS 150-780) is published daily except Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Christmas Day by: HORIZON PUBLISHING CO. OF INDIANA, 141. S. Second St., Decatur, IN 46733. Periodicals postage paid at Decatur, IN. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Decatur Daily Democrat,141 S. 2nd St., Decatur, IN 46733. it’s much less satisfying, ideologically, than simplistic cries to get Washington’s boot off the private sector’s neck or, alternatively, to break up the fraudulent banks. Yet it is the kind of effort a moderate, democratic capitalist society undertakes in pursuit of a middle path to financial stability, consistent with the rule of law. Wall Street’s sins of omission and commission, driven by the profit motive, badly augmented the buildup of under-recognized risks that ultimately exploded in 2008. At the same time, it’s preposterous, and a smear, to suggest that every bank’s “business model” is “fraud. ” Such a sweeping condemnation applies much better to the corrupt and cronyistic banks of Russia, China or parts of the Middle East. Fair-minded people understand that the U.S. capital market possesses, in the words of a newly published article by Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew in Foreign Affairs, “unparalleled depth, transparency, liquidity, and openness.” This is why, Lew adds, “the United States continues to provide the safety net that global investors value most.” Translation: Today is the 110th day of 2016 and the 31st day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1775, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War were fought at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. In 1943, an uprising began in The Village Idiot to clean,” one can imagine them saying. “It’s such a chore. I’m tired of going to plays and movies and fancy restaurants and museums. Let’s get away for the weekend and just do nothing. Do you want to go to the beach house or the mountain house? Should you tell Jeeves to make the arrangements or should I? Will we need the downstairs maid?” Since they’re planning to leave the office at lunchtime on Thursday, the modern executive wonders if there is really any point in driving to the office at all on Thursday. The latest trend is to leave for the weekend house Wednesday night. Right after the board meeting. The board meeting that voted to raise the executives’ salaries once again, to give them more stock options and an even more glittery golden parachute. Now, almost anyone in a position of power is working, tops, three days a week. But really, does it take three days a week to drive a company into bankruptcy? No, of course it doesn’t. That’s why they’ve started to take Mondays off, too. Fight that awful Sunday night traffic back into the city? You’ve got to be kidding. So now the Warsaw Ghetto in Germanoccupied Poland. In 1993, a fire broke out at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, killing 76 people and ending a 51-day siege by federal and state authorities. In 1995, a truck bomb exploded at the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City, killing 168. they’re not in the office Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays. But they are putting in full workdays on Tuesdays, and half of Wednesdays. On those two days, they are totally committed to the company. Totally committed to laying off workers, approving pay cuts, cutting pension plans, replacing older workers, cutting health benefits, thinking up words like “downsizing” and “rightsizing” and redecorating their corner offices. It’s on Tuesdays and Wednesdays that they buy the motivational posters for the company cafeteria that emphasize the value of cooperation and hard work like “There is no ‘I’ in ‘Teamwork.’” Maybe not, but there is a big fat “I” in “Laid Off.” Then came the Summer Paradox. If you do answer the phone on Friday, you must not be important enough to talk to. So some office workers who don’t have summer homes, who don’t make very much and who work five days a week have stopped answering their phones on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays so people will think they are executives. Which works out fine. They can actually get some work done because they’re not on the phone, and the boss isn’t around to interfere with the company business. By the way, I’ll be in the office Tuesday and Wednesday morning this week, if you need me. In 2013, one Boston Marathon bombing suspect was killed in a shootout with police while the other escaped and was captured hours later in Watertown, Mass. TODAY’S QUOTE: “I moved to LA because that’s where they point cameras at you. And that’s what I’d like them to do.” — Tim Curry C ommunity Decatur Daily Democrat Tuesday, April 19, 2016 • Page 5A The Hope Clinic now offering STD screening; adds hours and staff Jim Heckman took over as executive director at The Hope Clinic in August, succeeding Teri Hogg. According to a press release, Heckman recently reported on a number of new things under way at the clinic, led by a new service of testing for and the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. “The STD initiative has been in the planning stages for well over a year,” said Heckman, noting it was his predecessor Hogg who laid the groundwork and nurse manager, Mary Carol Schwartz, who put all of the pieces in place. The facility began offering testing and treatment for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and HIV in February. According to Heckman, the following statistics are important when considering STDs and testing: • 25 percent of people ages 15-24 have an STD. Young women in this same age group account for 79 percent of all reported Chlamydia cases. Untreated, Chlamydia can damage a woman’s ability to have children and may lead to premature delivery in pregnant women. • More than 3 million teenagers in the USA will contract STDs this year. • 1 in 4 clients who comes in for a pregnancy test is likely to have an STD. Heckman also said the main threat from STD infections is they often have no outward symptoms and are spread with new partners without his or her knowledge. Offering screening for STDs gives The Hope Clinic an opportunity to reach young people before a pregnancy occurs, to direct them toward proper medical treatment for an infection and to talk to them about sexual integrity, lifestyle and risks. According to the press release, there is nowhere else in Adams County where a young woman or man can go for a free, confidential screening for STDs. Despite the goal of expanded health coverage for all, the reality is that many, especially the young, remain uninsured or underinsured. For many, if screening carries a cost they will not do it. Longer hours and staff additions The clinic began staying open until 7 p.m. each Monday in Decatur and each Tuesday in Berne in November. The combination of adding STD testing services and extending office hours drove the addition of two part-time nurs- es—one in each office—to cover the extra medical workload. Jeni Hirschy joined The Hope Clinic team in November and Milly Fox came on board in January. Both had previously volunteered their time at the facility. Brandi Girod was hired in January to coordinate social media outreach and keep the clinic website current. The existing staff members, in addition to Schwartz, are Becky Fahl, client / donor administrator, and Gidget Reyes, program / volunteer coordinator. Much of the daily interaction with the 400 plus clients served each year is entrusted to a team of more than 40 trained volunteers. New education programs According to the press release, in addition to providing free medical services, the clinic provides educational programs and material support to clients and offers examples of two recent additions to the educational and support offerings. The Safe Sleep program is one such program. “We recently joined the Safe Sleep program sponsored by the Indiana Dept. of Health,” said Heckman, “This program provides education on proper infant sleep environments along with a free pack ‘n play and other items for parents, grandparents, babysitters or other caregivers who do not have a proper, safe place for an infant to sleep safely.” The program is available to expectant moms in their last 6 weeks of pregnancy and to caregivers of babies up to 1 year of age. “Reading with My Child” classes recently started in conjunction with the United Way’s “Let’s Talk” initiative. This program is aimed at getting parents more active in reading to their newborn babies right from the start, as studies have shown the children’s learning and language development are very important during the first three years of life. The clinic also offers classes on parenting, nutrition, finances and child safety. The Hope Clinic is a nonprofit medical pregnancy resource center serving families in and around Adams County. All services at both the Berne and Decatur clinics are free and confi- Sense & Sensitivity By HARRIETTE COLE The Hope Clinic staff, seated, from left, are Mary Carol Schwartz, Jim Heckman and Milly Fox. Standing, from left, are Brandi Girod, Becky Fahl, Gidget Reyes and Jeni Hirschy. Photo provided dential. We are funded entirely by private donations and grants, and accept no government funding. The Hope Clinic is located at 165 W. Water Street in Berne and may be contacted between 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays at 589- 3561; and at 970 S. 11th Street in Decatur and may be contacted between 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays at 728-4191. For more information, contact Jim Heckman, executive director or visit www.hopeandanswers.com. April Community Calendar Tuesday, April 19 Optimist Club, noon, Richard’s Restaurant. Zumba, Southeast Elementary School, 4-5 p.m. A.A., 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. MOPS, 9-11 a.m., First United Methodist Church. League for the Blind and Disabled support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Woodcrest. Wednesday, April 20 Immanuel House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 8545N C.R. 500E, Decatur. Operation Help food pantry for Decatur and Monroe residents, 1-4 p.m., Adams County Service Complex. Bring your own box or cloth bags. Free meal, 5-6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 6th Street entrance. Adult Children of Alcoholics, a 12-step support program for those raised in alcoholic families, 7 p.m., The Bridge Community Church, 403 Winchester Road. North Adams Community Schools Bellmont High School Theatre Troupe presents by Dr. Steven A. DeGroff Doctor of Optometry Family EyE CarE Children Victims of Most Eye Injuries From Aerosols Reader Retracts From Friends to Work on Self DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a recent college graduate who has a lot on her plate. I feel completely flummoxed, and I am just trying to get stability. I constantly worry about my rent, job, savings, bills and health. This leaves me no time for my friends. I love my support group, but I have had a very rough year. My friends think I hate them because I haven’t spent any time with them. I feel horrible, but I need to focus on myself so I don’t sink. I hate how I’ve neglected my friends, but I just don’t have time (or money) to dedicate to going to bars and nightclubs with them. I’ve been getting fewer and fewer messages from my friends because I’ve disappeared to work on myself. How can I communicate that I’ll be back soon? It may already be too late. Everyone seems to have figured out life and moved on without me. -- Stuck in the Dust, Denver DEAR STUCK IN THE DUST: While you feel like all of your friends have figured out their lives, chances are, this isn’t true. What is true is that you have not been connecting with them. If there is one particular friend who you feel might be sensitive to your situation, reach out to get together. Now may not be the time for a group activity, but a one-on-one may work well. Slowly rekindle a friend bond as you build your life. Remember that it takes a while for all of the pieces to fall into place. Work hard and have faith. DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister recently got broken up with by her boyfriend of three years. She is extremely down in the dumps right now. She’s found her own one-bedroom apartment, but I know she is extremely lonely. Therefore, I make time in my day to call her or see her in person (we live in the same city). I want to build her self-esteem back up. She is devastated and thought she was going to marry this man, until he broke her heart. I am completely open to letting her vent to me or ask for my advice. However, anytime I try to encourage her about her future, she ignores everything I say. She claims I “don’t understand” because I am currently happily married. I never brag about my marriage to her, and she knows I have gone through my fair share of heartbreak. I want to help bring my sister back up, but she doesn’t want my advice. How can I help her without her mentioning that I can’t sympathize with her? I feel incredibly stuck. -- Uplifting Times, Washington, D.C. DEAR UPLIFTING TIMES: You can be a great listener. Your love for your sister and your ability to listen without judgment are what she needs most right now. Try to not offer advice. You do not know what to say to her to heal her heart. Instead, just bite your tongue about relationships for now. You can invite her to do fun things. You can also contact her single friends and suggest that they invite her to hang out. Hopefully, time will help her to welcome happiness again. YOUR EYES Legally Blonde The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com Friday, April 29, 2016 – 7:00 pm Saturday, April 30 – 7:00pm Erekson Memorial Theatre at Bellmont High School Reserved: $8.00 for Adults $6.00 for Students/Senior Citizens General Admission Tickets: $6.00 All Ages CALL 724-7121 #4 for ticket information/reservations Children were the victims in more than half of the emergency room visits for eye injuries related to aerosol cans between 1997 and 2009, according to a new study. The youngest children, ages 0 to 4, were the most likely to be hurt with an estimated 2,830 emergency room visits during the study time frame, according to the study. In all, about 5,927 children 18 and younger came to hospitals with eye injuries from aerosol cans, according to the report’s estimates, which put the total for all age groups at 10,765. The report might underestimate the total number of injuries because it focuses exclusively on emergency room cases, the researchers noted. Many other people might have been treated in clinics or doctors’ offices, or simply cleaned up and recovered at home. More than 70 percent of the incidents occurred in the home. The most common way people hurt their eyes with aerosol cans was by self-inflicted spray, although sometimes they were hit in the eye when cans burst. Males of all ages accounted for 63 percent of those injured. The nature of the damage included significant irritation, chemical burns, or scratches and bruises on the eyeball. The most common product involved in an emergency room visit was spray paint, followed by personal hygiene products such as hairspray, then cleaning products and bug sprays. Pepper spray injuries were very rare but in every case the victim was a child. Spray cans are often brightly colored, and many cleansers and personal hygiene products have smells that children may find attractive. Brought to you as a public service by: Dr. Steven A. DeGroff, O.D. Family EyE CarE 150 Forest Park Dr. • Berne, IN 46711 (260) 589-3197 QuEstions? Call Dr. DEGroFF Send birth, engagement and wedding announcements to abailey@decaturdailydemocrat.com. at (260) 589-3197 Visit our WEB SITE at: www.drdegroff.com or e-mail: c2020@drdegroff.com Decatur Daily Democrat Page 6A • Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Reader’s Choice Best of Adams County OFFICIAL BALLOT RULES: Vote & YoU CAN WIN oNe oF 3 SIX MoNtHS SUBSCRIPtIoN 1. Ballots must be received by May 6, 2016 2. Your name and address must be included to be valid. 3. You may only vote once. We will discard any ballots that we suspect are fraudulently submitted. No ballot stuffing. 4. A minimum of 30 question must be answered for your ballot to be eligible. 5. Anyone 18 or older may enter. 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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Concentrate on keeping up with fast-changing technology, techniques and knowledge. The better equipped you are to take on new projects, the more opportunities you will encounter. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Socialize, network and do your best to make a difference. Your work will put you in the limelight, so be sure to follow through with any promises you make. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your astute and precise way of dealing with domestic and workrelated situations will give you the edge if someone challenges your decision. Your instincts will not let you down. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Be responsible. The less you complain, the easier it will be to finish what’s expected of you. Then you can move on to activities that promise adventure and excitement with a clear conscience. THE LOCKHORNS ® VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Sharing ideas will prompt a couple of crucial changes in a project that you are involved with. Don’t take a backseat to someone who is all talk and no action. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Impulsiveness will be your downfall. Don’t give in to emotional whims or spend money you don’t have. Discipline, fitness and a proper diet should be your goals. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A lifestyle change will go part and parcel with a developing partnership. If you share your thoughts, you’ll come up with a plan that will benefit everyone involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Sharing something special with friends, children or loved ones is favored. Don’t venture too far from home. Delays while traveling or problems dealing with an outsider are prevalent. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you are asked to deal with other people’s affairs, take precautions. Your time will be better spent fixing up your personal space and making changes that offer greater financial security. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You need to get back to basics and consider taking part in some of the activities you used to enjoy. A new look will result in a pumped up attitude and a shot at personal success. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Listen to and fraternize with people who have experience in a field that interests you. Gathering as much information as possible will help you find what works best for you. THE FAMILY CIRCUS ® by Bil Keane by Bunny Hoest and John Reiner ... A Little Birdie Told Me ... Well How Do You Think That Little Birdie Knew...? ... He Read It In The ... DECATUR DAILY D E M O C R A T THE GRIZZWELLS ® by Bill Schorr Beetle Bailey ® Mort Walker BIG NATE ® by Lincoln Peirce BABY BLUES ® by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott FRANK & ERNEST ® by Bob Thaves CRANKSHAFT ® by Tom Batiuk and Chuck Ayers ARLO & JANIS ® by Jimmy Johnson THE BORN LOSER ® by Art and Chip Sansom Blondie ® Dean Young & John Marshall ZITS ® by Jerry Scott and Jim Burgman Decatur Daily Democrat Page 10A • Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Polk Audio Sound Bar $279 1421 Manchester St. • Decatur 1/2 block west of U.S. 27 North 260-724-2276 www.icav.us GE T N OT I CE D ADVERTISE TODAY WITH THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT! 724-2121 Decatur Daily Democrat Tuesday, April 19, 2016 • Page 11A Luers takes first at Woodlan DDD Sports Scoreboard Golf Invitational on Saturday WOODBURN— Bishop Luers took first place in the annual Woodlan Invitational on Saturday shooting a team-low 341 strokes. The Garrett Railroaders were a distant second place at 368 strokes between four golfers as Heritage finished third place at 384, then South Adams fourth at 391, Woodlan fifth at 430, and AC sixth at 466. Luers' Will Pape (37) and Ben Ruelile (38) finished as the top shooters of the tournament. Heritage's top shooter was Ryan Friemuth at 42, while Garrett's top was Noah Sattison at 39. For Woodlan, Craig PettyJohn was the best Warrior at 44. South Adams earned their fourth place behind League Baseball David Muselman's 40, Major National League while Jacob Rife shot a By The Associated Press Division 48 on the day. Dexter East W L Pct GB Miller landed a 49, while Washington 9 3 .750 — 6 6 .500 3 Zach Colpaert shot a 52 New York Philadelphia 6 8 .429 4 and Chris Beitler shot a Miami 4 7 .364 4 1/2 Atlanta 3 9 .250 6 58. Division Adams Central was led Central W L Pct GB 10 3 .769 — by Jake McCullough's 44 Chicago 7 6 .538 3 on the day, while Justin Pittsburgh St. Louis 7 6 .538 3 Chamberlain shot a 54, Cincinnati 6 7 .462 4 5 8 .385 5 Luke Chilenski shot a Milwaukee West Division 56, Jarred Clark a 63, W L Pct GB Colorado 8 5 .615 — and Tyler Affolder a 70. Curry-less Warriors rout Rockets, 115-106 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — As Stephen Curry emphatically waved his arms to ignite the crowd and coached from the bench when he could do little else, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors’ supporting cast picked up the slack for their absent NBA MVP to hold off the Houston Rockets 115-106 on Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series. Thompson scored 34 points and dished out five assists for the defending champions, playing without Curry because of an injured right ankle. Curry cut short his pregame warmup routine after appearing to be in discomfort as he was shooting while putting little pressure on the tender ankle. Andre Iguodala, last year’s Finals MVP, added 18 points with four 3-pointers and Draymond Green had 12 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. Now, Curry has until Thursday’s Game 3 in Houston to get healthy. James Harden had 28 points and 11 assists to lead the Rockets, losers of six straight and 14 of 15 to Golden State. He made 13 of 15 free throws after not attempting one in the opener. MAVERICKS 85, THUNDER 84 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A putback at the buzzer by Oklahoma City’s Steven Adams that would have won the game was disallowed upon review, and Dallas defeated the Thunder 85-84 to even the Western Conference playoff series at one win apiece. Dallas had been embarrassed 108-70 in the opener on Saturday, but the Mavericks held Oklahoma City to 33.7 percent shooting on Monday. Raymond Felton scored 21 points and Dirk Nowitzki added 17 for the Mavericks. Deron Williams, declared doubtful on Sunday with a left abdominal strain, scored 13 points, 11 in the game’s first 5 minutes. Kevin Durant scored 21 points for Oklahoma City, but he made just 7 of 33 shots in one of the worst postseason shooting performances of his career. RAPTORS 98, PACERS 87 TORONTO (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and 15 rebounds and Kyle Lowry had 18 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as Toronto snapped its postseason losing streak at seven games. Corey Joseph scored 16 points, Patrick Patterson added 14 and DeMar DeRozan had 10 as the Raptors evened the firstround series at 1-1. Paul George scored 28 points and Monta Ellis had 15 for the Pacers, who host Game 3 Thursday. Kings score OT goal for first playoff win SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tanner Pearson scored 3:47 into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings bounced back from a pair of seriesopening losses at home to beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in Game 3 in the first round Monday night. Anze Kopitar added a power-play goal, Jonathan Quick made 29 saves and Los Angeles killed two third-period penalties to cut San Jose’s lead in the series to 2-1. Joe Thornton scored 30 seconds into the game for the Sharks, but San Jose couldn’t get anything else by Quick as their regular season pattern of road dominance and home struggles extended to the playoffs. Martin Jones made 22 saves. CAPITALS 6, FLYERS 1 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, Braden Holtby had 31 saves and Washington moved one game closer to a sweep in its first-round playoff series with a win over Philadelphia in front of the Flyers’ disgruntled fans. The Capitals lead a series 3-0 for the first time in franchise history. Game 4 is Wednesday night in Philadelphia. The Flyers lost in their first home game since founder Ed Snider’s death last week. Michael Raffl scored 57 seconds into the game and sent a crowd already rocking after an emotional pregame tribute into a frenzy. The fans turned in the third period, throwing wristbands used as part of a pregame lights show onto the ice and earning a delay of game penalty. Comparing products online works great for toaster ovens and bird feeders ... but if you’re in the market for a tractor, riding mower, or utility vehicle ... nothing beats getting behind the wheel. From February through the end of October, John Deere dealers all across the country are hosting Drive Green events where customers can test drive tractors and turf equipment and talk to product experts. Attendees will receive coupons good for $500 off a 1 – 6 Family Tractor, $250 off Turf and Utility Equipment, and hundreds off attachments. And if you register at the event, you will be entered to win a brand new 2R Series Tractor package. WILD 5, STARS 3 ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jason Pominville had two goals and an assist and Minnesota roared back from an early two-goal deficit to slice Dallas’ lead in the Western Conference quarterfinals to 2-1. Chris Porter put the Wild on the board in the final minute of the first period, their first evenstrength goal of the series. Erik Haula added a goal and an assist, Mikko Koivu scored on a power play in the third period and the Wild stopped a seven-game losing streak that started on March 31. Patrick Sharp scored 26 seconds into the game and again less than 4 minutes later for the Stars, but the Wild controlled the action after that and finished with a 25-17 shotson-goal advantage. Location: 5068E - 100N Bluffton, IN 46714 Date: April 23, 2016 Time: 9 am - 12 Noon Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego 8 7 6 4 5 7 8 9 .615 — .500 1 1/2 .429 2 1/2 .308 4 ——— Sunday’s Games Atlanta 6, Miami 5, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 6, Cleveland 0 Pittsburgh 9, Milwaukee 3 Philadelphia 3, Washington 2, 10 innings St. Louis 4, Cincinnati 3 Colorado 2, Chicago Cubs 0 Arizona 7, San Diego 3 L.A. Dodgers 3, San Francisco 1 Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 2 Colorado 5, Cincinnati 1 Miami 6, Washington 1 Chicago Cubs 5, St. Louis 0 Minnesota 7, Milwaukee 4, 6 innings Arizona 9, San Francisco 7, 11 innings Tuesday’s Games Milwaukee (W.Peralta 0-3) at Minnesota (E.Santana 0-1), 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Verrett 0-0) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 2-0), 7:05 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 1-1) at Cincinnati (Simon 0-1), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 1-1) at Atlanta (Teheran 0-2), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 2-0) at Miami (Conley 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hammel 1-0) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 1-0), 8:15 p.m. Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-0) at San Diego (Rea 0-1), 10:10 p.m. Arizona (Ray 0-0) at San Francisco (M.Cain 0-1), 10:15 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Colorado (Bettis 2-0) at Cincinnati (R.Iglesias 1-1), 12:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 1-1) at St. Louis (C.Martinez 2-0), 1:45 p.m. N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 1-1) at Philadelphia (Hellickson 1-1), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 0-0) at Atlanta (W.Perez 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Washington (J.Ross 2-0) at Miami (Chen 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Milone 0-1) at Milwaukee (Nelson 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 0-1) at San Diego (Pomeranz 1-1), 10:10 p.m. Arizona (Greinke 0-2) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 1-1), 10:15 p.m. American League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct Baltimore 8 3 .727 Toronto 7 7 .500 Boston 6 6 .500 New York 5 6 .455 Tampa Bay 5 7 .417 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 8 4 .667 Detroit 7 4 .636 Chicago 8 5 .615 Cleveland 5 5 .500 Minnesota 4 9 .308 West Division W L Pct Texas 7 6 .538 Los Angeles 6 7 .462 Oakland 6 7 .462 Seattle 5 7 .417 Houston 5 8 .385 GB — 2 1/2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 GB — 1/2 1/2 2 4 1/2 GB — 1 1 1 1/2 2 ——— Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 4, Seattle 3 Tampa Bay 3, Chicago White Sox 2 N.Y. Mets 6, Cleveland 0 Toronto 5, Boston 3 Houston 5, Detroit 4 Minnesota 3, L.A. Angels 2, 12 innings Baltimore at Texas, ppd., rain Oakland 3, Kansas City 2 Monday’s Games Toronto 4, Boston 3 L.A. Angels 7, Chicago White Sox 0 Minnesota 7, Milwaukee 4, 6 innings Tuesday’s Games Milwaukee (W.Peralta 0-3) at Minnesota (E.Santana 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Seattle (Miley 0-1) at Cleveland (Carrasco 1-0), 6:10 p.m. Oakland (Surkamp 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Toronto (Stroman 2-0) at Baltimore (M.Wright 1-0), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Smyly 0-2) at Boston (Kelly 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Greene 1-0) at Kansas City (Ventura 0-0), 7:15 p.m. Houston (Feldman 0-1) at Texas (Holland 1-0), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Latos 2-0), 8:10 p.m. Wednesday’s Games L.A. Angels (Richards 0-2) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 3-0), 2:10 p.m. Seattle (T.Walker 0-0) at Cleveland (Salazar 2-0), 6:10 p.m. Oakland (Graveman 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 1-2) at Baltimore (Jimenez 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Archer 0-3) at Boston (Porcello 2-0), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Zimmermann 2-0) at Kansas City (Kennedy 2-0), 7:15 p.m. Houston (Fister 1-1) at Texas (Hamels 2-0), 8:05 p.m. Minnesota (Milone 0-1) at Milwaukee (Nelson 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Major League Soccer By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE W L TPtsGF GA Montreal 4 2 0 12 10 6 Philadelphia 3 3 0 9 8 7 Orlando City 2 1 3 9 11 8 Toronto FC 2 2 2 8 6 5 New England 1 1 5 8 8 10 New YorkCityFC1 2 3 6 9 10 Chicago 1 2 3 6 6 7 D.C. United 1 3 3 6 7 10 Columbus 1 3 2 5 6 9 New York 1 6 0 3 5 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L TPtsGF GA FC Dallas 5 1 2 17 15 10 Real SaltLake 4 0 2 14 10 6 Colorado 4 2 1 13 7 5 Sporting KansasCity4 3 0 12 9 7 Los Angeles 3 1 2 11 12 5 San Jose 3 2 2 11 10 10 Portland 2 3 2 8 11 14 Seattle 2 3 1 7 6 7 Vancouver 2 4 1 7 6 11 Houston 1 3 2 5 13 13 OTE: Three points for victory, one N point for tie. ——— Wednesday’s Games Colorado 2, Sporting Kansas City 1 San Jose 2, New York 0 FC Dallas 3, Portland 1 Friday’s Games Los Angeles 4, Houston 1 Saturday’s Games Montreal 2, Chicago 1 Toronto FC 1, D.C. United 0 Columbus 3, New York City FC 2 Colorado 2, New York 1 Real Salt Lake 1, Vancouver 0 Seattle 2, Philadelphia 1 Portland 3, San Jose 1 Sunday’s Games Orlando City 2, New England 2, tie FC Dallas 2, Sporting Kansas City 1 Saturday, April 23 Toronto FC at Montreal, 4 p.m. ew York City FC at Philadelphia, 4 N p.m. New England at D.C. United, 5:30 p.m. Houston at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. Seattle at Colorado, 9 p.m. FC Dallas at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Sporting Kansas City at San Jose, 3:30 p.m. Orlando City at New York, 7:30 p.m. Monday’s Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended Tampa Bay RHP Damion Carroll (Charlotte-FSL) and Detroit RHP Spenser Watkins (West Michigan-MWL) 50 games for violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League DETROIT TIGERS — Sent LHP Daniel Norris to Toledo (IL) for a rehab assignment. MINNESOTA TWINS — Named Ron Gardenhire special assistant to the general manager. National League ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned INF Greg Garcia to Memphis (PCL). Reinstated SS Ruben Tejada from the 15-day DL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy $25,000 for public criticism of officiating after an April 17 game at Cleveland. Women’s National Basketball Association NEW YORK LIBERTY — Signed G Lindsey Harding. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released DT Cory Redding. Signed WR Jaron Brown and Ss Tony Jefferson and D.J. Swearinger to one-year contracts. BUFFALO BILLS — Released DB Cam Thomas. Signed DT Corbin Bryant. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed WR Joshua Bellamy. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Claimed LB Jackson Jeffcoat off waivers from Washington. DENVER BRONCOS — Signed Ss Shiloh Keo and Brandian Ross to one-year contracts. Re-signed RB Ronnie Hillman to a one-year contract. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Resigned OL Don Barclay. Signed LB Lerentee McCray. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Released S Sergio Brown. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Claimed DT Chris Jones off waivers from New England. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Resigned FB Zach Line. NEW YORK GIANTS — Re-signed PK Josh Brown. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Re-signed QB Matt McGloin, OL Matt McCants, CB Neiko Thorpe, DL Denico Autry, DE Shelby Harris, TE Gabe Holmes, S Tevin McDonald, WR Seth Roberts and LB Korey Toomer. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed C Patrick Lewis, TE Cooper Helfet, CB Mohammad Seisay and S Steven Terrell. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed OL Cody Booth. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Reassigned LW Nick Ritchie to San Diego (AHL). COLORADO AVALANCHE — Assigned D Mason Geertsen from San Antonio (AHL) to Fort Wayne (ECHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Assigned G Vitek Vanecek from Hershey (AHL) to South Carolina (ECHL). NBA—Raptors 98, Pacers 87...Warriors 115, Rockets 106...Mavs 85, Thunder 84...NHL—Caps 6, Flyers 1...Wild 5, Stars 3 Inside Sports Woodlan Scoreboard golf invite Page 11A Page 11A April, April 19, 2016 Page 12A Squaws hold on for first win after exciting finish, 3-2 By DYLAN MALONE An exciting finish and a Bellmont victory combined to make the Squaws' hosting of Woodlan Monday night an instant classic. After the Warriors threatened to comeback in the seventh, the Squaws held on for a 3-2 win, their first of the season. "Our defense is improving," praised BHS coach Sandy Busick. "We executed the bunt once and we had some timely hits but we hit the ball in the air a lot tonight. We definitely improved a lot but we have some things that need cleaning up still." The Squaws committed zero errors in the field for the first time this season. The final play of the game was nearly Bellmont's first error of the game but freshman Sarah Enterline turned a bobbled pop-fly into an acrobatic recovery and Bellmont's faithful breathed a sigh of relief. "I thought our freshman made some great, wonderful plays tonight," noted Busick. "Sarah's play should have been a routine play but that moment is nerve-racking and she ended up with it." With a 3-1 lead heading into the seventh, the Squaws looked to clamp down on the Warriors but Woodlan would threaten starting with an infield single by Kayla Reidenbach, a rope that ricocheted off of pitcher Beka Wilder's glove with one out. After a fly to right field for out number two, the Warriors turned to the middle of their lineup for help getting a single from Maddie Fredrick putting runners on first and second. Kelsey Jones delivered a shot to left field that scored Reidenbach from second and made it a 3-2 game and with runners again on first and second, Enterline's play just inside the outfield grass near foul territory ended the game. Bellmont entered the game on a scoreless inning streak offensively as they have struggled to put the bat on the ball but the streak ended at 20 straight in the fourth when Abbie Lepper drew a one-out walk. Lepper's pinch-runner, JVer Makayla Bailey, would advance all the way to third the next play when the Woodlan catcher's throw to first attempting to pick off Bailey would go into right field. After a strikeout left Bellmont with two outs, Enterline would come through with a lace into centerfield and the Squaws led 1-0. Woodlan would tie the game in the top of the fifth when Emma Baughman and Alyssa Hoeppner started the inning with a singles. Three batters later, Fredrick stroked a single that tied the game. In the bottom half, Bellmont struck again, this time Jenna Busick would score an infield Blackhawk sneaks past Braves FORT WAYNE— Fresh off a 3-2 loss to Blackhawk Christian on Monday night, Bellmont coaches spent nearly 10 minute in a somber, but direct challenge to players to change their attitude. With five games in as many days, Bellmont coach Ben Fawbush says it is critical his squad develops a killer attitude. “I'm not a big screamer, but I think they can sense when the time is coming 'you better get your stuff done'...maybe that will light some fires.” “We have to get it right between our ears,” he said. “There's no swagger. Nothing says I am going to be better than you. Nothing that says I'm going to do this and you can't stop me. We got up and just hope to hit the ball. Or hope to make a play on defense.” Fawbush says new faces will take on different roles in the lineup as early as today when the Braves travel to Adams Central, but he says more changes could be in store if they don't change their tune. Fawbush says no position is safe. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning, Kole Backhaus delivered the game winner. The Blackhawk leftfielder blasted a 2-2 pitch from Okoniewski to left field. The hit was more than enough to score Nate Moonen from third. In the top of the sixth inning, Adam Weaver and Mason Shinabery scored as Justin Jauregui blasted a shot that handcuffed Riley Reimschisel in the outfield. Blackhawk would not be threatened again as Kyle Bleed retired the next four batters to squash any Bellmont hopes of a comeback. “We strike out twice looking at what I thought were two pretty good pitches. We have to have to at least swing the bat.” Okoniewski took the loss in six innings allowing three runs on nine hits with five K's. The loss puts Bellmont at 2-2 on the season as they head into their match-up with Central. Central, SA cop baseball wins MONROE— Adams Central bounced back with a win on Monday night besting visiting Eastbrook 11-3. The Jets compiled 13 hits in the win feasting on Eastbrook pitching for 11 runs. hit, then advance on a flawless sacrifice bunt from fellow sophomore Audrey Blackmore moving Busick to third. Freshman Tori Miller's single to left scored the run. Bellmont scored a much-needed insurance run in the sixth when Jillian scored an unorthodox double to left on a ball that hung in the air too long and fell between short and left field. She would score after getting to third on a wild pitch and an infield single from Madison Massoth. Wilder earned the win on the mound throwing seven innings and allowing two runs on eight scattered hits with five K's and two walks. For Woodlan, Baughman took the loss giving up three earned runs on eight hits with five K's and two walks. Said Busick of Wilder's pitching, "She's really working hard. We are still trying to give her confidence on that change-up and she's working on staying on the outside of the zone a little bit. It's hard to see from the coach's box but she's pitching well." Bellmont has little time to rest as they host Crestview tonight and Heritage tomorrow, both at 5 p.m. Woodlan 2, Bellmont 3 WARRIORS (1-5) AB R Reidenbach 4 1 Lichty 4 0 Mad. Fredrick 3 0 Jones 3 0 Salzbrenner 4 0 Sowers 3 0 Hathaway 1 0 Mac. Fredrick 2 0 H RBI 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Baughman Hoeppner Koos Totals 3 3 0 28 1 0 0 2 SQUAWS (1-4) AB R Busick 4 1 Blackmore 3 0 Miller 3 0 Malone 2 0 Wilder 3 0 Lepper 2 0 Bailey 0 1 Roth 3 1 Enterline 3 0 Massoth 2 0 Arriaga 1 0 Totals 26 3 1 1 0 8 0 0 0 2 H RBI 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 8 3 Score By Innings Woodlan0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 8 3 Bellmont 0 0 0 1 1 1 X 3 8 0 FRIEDT HEADED TO TRINE— Talented Bellmont senior Carter Friedt has decided to play football collegiately and will take his talents to Trine University this fall. Friedt sits with his parents Mick and Deana Friedt, while standing behind (L-R) is Bellmont Asst. AD Cindy DesJean, Bellmont head coach Marty Ballard, brother Caiden Friedt, and Bellmont asst. coach Daniel Meyer. (Photo provided) Sports Highlights By Dylan Malone Central took a 5-0 lead in the second inning aided by a two-run triple from Zach Green. The Jets would lead 5-3 in the bottom of the sixth when they broke the game wide open with six more runs. In the sixth, the Jets would smack six singles, five in a row at one point, to get the point across. Ian Wellman earned the win in 3.2 innings of work allowing two runs on two hits with six walks and six K's. Matt Baker pitched an inning and an out of onehit ball, while Blake Bauman relieved as well for two innings allowing just one run on two hits with five K's. Baily Coyne (3 RBIs), Andrew Hammond, Luke Bittner and Green all had two hits in the win. The Jets host Bellmont tonight. STARS BLAST RAIDERS PONETO— South Adams posted an easy 9-1 victory over ACAC foes Southern Wells on Monday night improving to 3-4 on the season. The Stars scored four runs in the third inning to open the tallies and another in the fourth made it 5-1. Four insurance runs in the sixth broke the game open for South Adams. Isaiah Baumgartner's RBI-double in the fourth helped the scoring along as well as an RBI-single from Joe Stuber and a double from Tyler Sprunger. Mark Clary picked up the win for the Stars in 4.1 innings of work allowing a run on four hits with a walk and four K's. Jayden Dull pitched 2.2 innings of relief allowing just one hit with a walk and six K's. Offensively, the Stars had 12 hits in the win including two each from Baumgartner, Sprunger and Clary. Sprunger had three RBIs. The Stars are at Parkway on Wednesday night. Lady Jets dump Norwell softball MONROE— Adams Central became the second county team to best Norwell by one run on Monday night as the Lady Jets defeated the Knights by a 3-2 score. Just days after South Adams' double-dip for two wins, the Lady Jets picked up two critical runs in the bottom of the seventh to steal the game. After Norwell scored a run in the sixth and seventh to take a 2-1 advantage, Kara Keller singled, then advanced on an error to second. Annie Isch would follow with an RBI-triple setting the winning run on third base. Isch would score easily when Haley Stinson singled past the infield who were pulled in to protect the run. Stinson also earned the win pitching seven frames and allowing two runs on six hits with four walks and a strikeout. For Norwell, Mackenzie Sawyer earned a no-decision in five innings of work allowing six hits for a run with two walks and four K's. Kaycee Strunk took the loss in relief allowing two runs on three hits. For Central, Stinson led at the plate with a 3-4 night, while Isch had two hits including her triple. Keller, Abbie Hurst, Skyla Werst and Abby McCullough all had a hit in the win. AC tennis downs Knights, 4-1 KINGSLAND— Adams Central girls tennis put down another sectional opponent on Monday night handing the Norwell Knights a tight 4-1 loss on their own courts. The Jets allowed the Knights just one point in the contest as Caitlyn Griggs defeated AC's Grace Faurote in three sets 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 at the three singles slot. Anna Burkhart took advantage of her shot at one singles with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Molly Burton, while Dharma Steffen slid up to two singles and topped Cierra Middleton 6-0, 6-2. The Lady Jets were without their usual number one, Jenna Lehman, who was out with an illness. In doubles play, Jenni Baumer and Randi Bebout topped Kylie Gerber and Madison Oakes in a three-set thriller 6-2, 1-6, 5-7, while at two doubles, Sarah Liter and Sammie Leyse bested megan Herber and Abby Hoover 6-4, 6-3. Central also won the JV contests 7-4 with wins from Maddie DeRoo (9-7), Lily Kintz (8-5), Elodie Renaudin (8-4), Laura Gasio (8-5), and Rendi Degitz (8-1). In doubles, Gasio and Kendal Roe were winners 8-2, then Keri Sheets and Lexie Hurst won 8-2. Central, now 2-1, will play at Carroll tonight. Advertise Today! 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