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Greenhouse manager Terry Metcalfe looks on as Sister Rita Wienken uncovers seedlings at the Sisters of St. Francis Convent.

Tiffin nuns rejoice in love of land Earth Literacy Center helps others reconnect with nature

By TOM HENRY BLADE STAFF WRITER

TIFFIN — Sister Rita Wienken’s voice crackles as she talks about her spiritual journey with the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center, an environmental outreach program the Sisters of St. Francis created in 1994 at their massive 385-acre convent on the city’s south end.

She holds back tears of joy as

she beams about the center’s expanded programs, including the Seeds of Hope All Natural Farm that began operating last year as a community-supported agriculture venture, or CSA. “For me, it’s the most satisfied I’ve been in my life. I know I’m in the right place at the right time,” said Sister Rita, the center’s original director. Last year, she became its first farm

director.

Most people don’t get so choked up about the upcoming planting season, when sweaty days of backbreaking labor will be followed up by weeks of hard work in the sun.

But the Seeds of Hope All Natural Farm is not your typical farm.

Nuns operate it, with a big assist from the Tiffin community.

There’s no big corporation bent on turning a profit. As a CSA, it is essentially a co-op in which volunteers get food at reduced prices.

Plants are nurtured, almost to the point of being coddled.

Terry Metcalfe, the farm’s greenhouse manager, has horizontal fans blowing air past the seedSee FARM, Page 4

WASHINGTON — Founded by immigrants and praised as a haven for the oppressed, the United States now is struggling to decide the fate of as many as 12 million people living in the country illegally.

The Senate takes up the emotional debate on the heels of weekend rallies that drew hundreds of thousands of people protesting attempts to toughen laws against immigrants.

Among the ideas that President Bush and members of Congress are considering: w Erecting a fence on the Mexico border to deter illegal immigration. w Treating people who sneak across the border as felons to be deported. w Allowing foreigners to stay in the country legally as custodians, dish washers, construction workers, and other low-paid employees. w Allowing those working in the United States a path to citizenship. w Requiring them to get in line behind everyone else back in their home countries who want

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COLUMBUS — Nearly a year after scandal erupted at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Tom Noe is everywhere.

Flip through the most recent copy of the Ohio Turnpike’s annual report, he is there.

Walk through the office of the Ohio Board of Regents, and Mr. Noe’s portrait hangs in the board room. There are three other pictures of him in a hall-

Candidates try to distance themselves from coin dealer way, smiling and surrounded by his fellow regents.

The former Toledo-area coin dealer and GOP fund-raiser pops up in court regularly to defend himself. Mr. Noe, who resigned last year from the regents and the Turnpike Commission, is accused of stealing from the $50 million rare-coin investment he managed for the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

He also faces federal charges of

illegally funneling $45,400 to President Bush’s re-election campaign.

On the campaign trail in Toledo, Hancock County, across Noe the state, and even the nation, Mr. Noe is an omnipresent yet unseen force confronting can-

didates.

In races large and small, the questions swirling around him — influence-peddling, integrity, and honesty — are forcing candidates to address whether they are connected to the scandal or how they would govern differently if elected Nov. 7.

“This is one of those things that strikes to the core of real people; it is something that they understand,’’ said Jennifer

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At the Statehouse in Columbus, about 3,000 people joined the demonstration strate the criminalization of immigration violations.

Mr. Bush is going to Mexico this week for a meeting with the leaders of Mexico and Canada.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said yesterday it’s important that Mexico “recognize the importance of defense of the borders and of American laws.”

Rallies by immigrants around the country have attracted crowds that have astonished even their organizers. More See RALLIES, Page 3

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to become Americans.

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up the issue, and Mr. Bush headlines a naturalization ceremony for 30 new citizens at Constitution Hall.

Demonstrations are planned near the Capitol, including a prayer service with immigration advocates and clergy who plan to wear handcuffs to demon-

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Heralded paintings by artist Osthaus no longer at Dana

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When a sale of hunting and fishing art at the legendary auction house Christie’s was completed in New York late last year, one of the highlights was the price fetched by the work of an important Toledo artist of the early 20th century.

Waiting for Master, by Edmund Henry Osthaus, sold for $108,000, which was more than double some preauction estimates and a “world auction record for the artist,” Christie’s boasted in a news release shortly after the Dec. 8 sale.

But what the release didn’t reveal was the identity of the seller of that painting and others in what Christie’s described as an important private collec-

Duffy, who analyzes U.S. Senate races for the Washington-based Cook Political Report. “There are some scandals that people do not understand. I don’t know if people understood Iran-Contra. But this, involving losses in a fund for injured workers, goes to their pocketbooks.”

National Democrats are even using Mr. Noe, along with the super-lobbyist and admitted felon Jack Abramoff, in a parody of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Mr. Noe and Mr.

tion of works by Osthaus.

It was Toledo-based Dana Corp.

In the months before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection March 3, the auto parts supplier quietly sold the Osthaus paintings and “a few” works by other artists that decorated the firm’s world headquarters in West Toledo for decades.

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An Iraqi man screams while being treated at a hospital in Baqouba, Iraq, after an attack on his family. Violence continued across the country yesterday as at least 69 people were killed. STORY AND PHOTO ON PAGE 2.

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Authorities want fingerprint identification before naming the man who died Saturday during a gun battle with law enforcement following a 40-mile chase on I75 that ended at a convenience store near Bluffton, Ohio.

Hancock County Sheriff Michael Heldman said he hopes to have the information this afternoon after the state’s criminal identification bureau concludes its investigation.

“They’re going to run his [fingerprints] through the system,” he said.

Meanwhile, a woman who was let out of the man’s vehicle on Wooster Street near I-75 in Bowling Green before the chase See SHOOTING, Page 4

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33 in Germany hurt during drill for jet HAMBURG, Germany — Thirty-three people suffered minor injuries yesterday during a crucial evacuation drill for the new Airbus A380 superjumbo jet.

One man broke his leg and 32 other people suffered minor injuries during the exercise in which 873 people exited the plane on slides in a darkened hangar.

Despite the injuries, Airbus said the plane passed its test, with everybody out of the airplane in about 80 seconds.

Bomb at Athens bank causes no injuries ATHENS — A makeshift bomb exploded outside a central Athens branch of Citibank yesterday, damaging the entrance but causing no injuries, police said.

Police said an anonymous caller warned a newspaper, saying a bomb would explode in 30 minutes outside the bank.

Floor collapses during UK funeral, injuring 25 LONDON — The ground floor of a small building where a funeral was taking place collapsed in central England yesterday when the mourners surged forward to see the coffin, witnesses said.

About 25 people were injured.

The floor fell into the building’s basement as about 70 people attended the afternoon service in Birmingham.

None of the injuries was life threatening.

Man argues with wife, burns himself to death AHMEDABAD, India — A jobless alcoholic burned himself to death after his wife refused to serve him meat for dinner, Indian police said yesterday.

Sixty-year-old Mithailal Ram Sanjivan doused his body with a combustible liquid and set himself ablaze outside his one-room house in Ahmedabad, the main city of western Gujarat state.

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BAGHDAD — Police found 30 more victims of the sectarian slaughter ravaging Iraq — most of them beheaded — dumped on a village road north of Baghdad yesterday. At least 16 other Iraqis were killed in a U.S.-backed raid in a Shiite neighborhood of the capital.

Accounts of the raid varied.

Aides to the Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr and Iraqi police both said it took place at a mosque, with police claiming 22 innocent people died, and al-Sadr’s aides saying 18 were killed.

The Americans said Iraqi special forces backed by U.S. troops killed 16 “insurgents” in a raid on a community meeting hall after gunmen opened fire on approaching troops.

“No mosques were entered or damaged during this operation,” the military said. It said a non-Western hostage was freed, but no name or nationality was provided.

Associated Press videotape showed a tangle of dead male bodies with gunshot wounds on the floor of what was said by the cameraman to be the imam’s living quarters, attached to the mosque itself.

The tape showed 5.56-mm shell casings scattered about the floor. U.S. forces use that type of ammunition. A grieving man in white Arab robes stepped among the bodies strewn across the blood-smeared floor.

A total of at least 69 people were reported killed yesterday in one of the bloodiest days in weeks. Most of the dead appeared to be victims of the

I call upon all ‘ brothers to stay calm, and I call upon the Iraqi army to protect the pilgrims as the [militants] are aiming to attack Shiites every day.

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Muqtada al-Sadr, Shiite cleric shadowy Sunni-Shiite score-settling that has torn at the fabric of Iraq since Feb. 22 when a Shiite shrine was blown apart in Samarra, north of Baghdad.

Army and medical officials in Diyala province northeast of Baghdad said the headless bodies were discovered last night in a deserted brush area in Tarfiya, a village outside of Baqouba, 35 miles from the capital.

Tariq Shallal Hiyali, deputy director of the provincial health department, said all of the bodies were male and that the killings appeared to have taken place earlier in the day.

Meanwhile, in an apparent effort to clamp down on police wrongdoing, American troops raided an Interior Ministry building and briefly detained about 10 Iraqi policemen after discovering 17 Sudanese prisoners in the facility, Iraqi authorities reported.

The report was reminiscent of a similar U.S. raid int November that found detainees apparently tortured. That discovery set off a round of international demands

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An Iraqi man in a Baqouba hospital grimaces from injuries he sustained during an attack on a highway north of the city. One person was killed, and three others in the family were injured. for investigations and reform of Iraqi police practices to ensure observance of human rights.

In this case, the Americans quickly determined the Sudanese were held legitimately and had not been abused, said Maj. Gen. Ali Ghalib, a deputy interior minister.

The U.S. military command had no immediate comment.

The raid in Baghdad came a day after U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad spoke out on the need to cap the sectarian, militia-inspired killing, saying, “More Iraqis are dying today from the militia violence than from the terrorists.” He did not say which militias he meant nor did he define who the terrorists were.

The two major militia forces in the country are Shiite organizations — the Mahdi Army of al-Sadr and the Badr Brigades,

the armed wing of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq. Both have ties with Iran.

Hours before the raid in Baghdad near Sadr City, al-Sadr personally was the apparent target of a mortar attack at his home in the holy city of Najaf, 90 miles south of Baghdad.

At least one mortar round struck within yards of al-Sadr’s home, wounding a guard and a passing child, said Sheik Sahib al-Amiri, an aide to the cleric.

Shortly after the attack, alSadr issued a statement calling for calm.

“I call upon all brothers to stay calm, and I call upon the Iraqi army to protect the pilgrims as the [militants] are aiming to attack Shiites every day,” he said.

Information from the Washington Post was used in this report.

Rice says a significant reduction of troops in Iraq possible this year President Bush has said that WASHINGTON — Echoing decision will be up to a future military commanders, Secretary U.S. president and a future Iraqi of State Condoleezza Rice said government. yesterday during a round of ap“The level of the forces in pearances on news shows that Iraq will depend on conditions the U.S. could withdraw on the ground and the a significant number of recommendations of the troops from Iraq this year commanders,” Mr. Rumsif Iraqi forces are able to feld told reporters at the assume greater control of Pentagon. the country’s security.

He said he had not yet “I think it’s entirely received a recommendaprobable that we will see tion from Gen. George a significant drawdown of Casey, the top commandAmerican forces over the er in Iraq, on whether or Rice next year. ... It’s all depenwhen to reduce the size dent on events on the ground,” of the force. the chief American diplomat There are now about 133,000 said.

American troops in Iraq.

Just this past week, Defense Military officials have exSecretary Donald H. Rumsfeld pressed hope they can reduce declined to predict when U.S. the number below 100,000 by forces would be out of Iraq. year’s end.

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KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan man who had faced the death penalty for abandoning Islam for Christianity will be released for mental evaluation soon, possibly today, potentially defusing a case that sparked international outrage and caused many to question which way the country was heading.

A Kabul court tossed out the case yesterday, sending it back to the prosecutor’s office for more investigation, Judge Ansarullah Mawlawizada said.

Doctors will evaluate whether Abdul Rahman is mentally ill. The court also wants to know whether Mr. Rahman, 42, holds a passport for another country.

While Mr. Rahman could be granted asylum in a Western country, officials fear that would open the door to other Afghans’ converting because it would be a guaranteed way out of the country. If Mr. Rahman has another passport, the issue would be skirted.

Mr. Rahman has spent more than a month in jail since showing up at a police station and announcing he had converted to Christianity.

“He will probably be sent to the hospital [Monday],” Mohammed Eshak Aloko, Afghanistan’s deputy attorney general, said last night. “He is not considered a prisoner anymore. He is a sick person.”

Mr. Rahman reportedly converted to Christianity while working for a Christian aid group in Pakistan 16 years ago. He spent several years abroad, mostly in Europe, before returning to Afghanistan three years ago.

Several countries have hinted they would pull their troops from Afghanistan if Mr. Rahman were killed.

President Bush, other world leaders, Christian groups, and the Pope have called on Afghanistan’s government to release him.

But many Afghans have said Mr. Rahman should be killed.

The fundamentalist Taliban may be gone, but much of the country remains conservative.

Although the constitution protects human rights and freedom of religion, it also says Islamic law is the law of the land.

Many conservative clerics believe the Koran and Islamic law mandate the death penalty for any Muslim who rejects Islam and does not repent.

For his evaluation, Mr. Rahman may be sent to a mental hospital in Kabul, although treatment for mental disorders is far from ideal in Afghanistan. He may be sent to a hospital run by international troops. Or he could be sent to a mental hospital outside Afghanistan — if he can afford it, said Sarinwal Zamari Ameri, attorney general of Kabul province.

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Sept. 11 families told of transcript release NEW YORK — The city has sent out letters to 24 families of people killed in the Sept.

11 attacks advising them that partial transcripts and recordings of 911 calls made by the victims soon will be released to the public because of a court order.

The letters, sent by express mail on Friday, advised only family members whose dead relatives could be identified from the calls recorded by police and fire department operators.

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Scalia reportedly rejects detainee rights REUTERS

WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dismissed the idea that Guantanamo detainees have constitutional rights and called European concerns over the issue hypocritical, Newsweek magazine reported yesterday.

The comments, which Newsweek said were recorded at a private appearance by Mr. Scalia in Switzerland on March 8, emerge before a Supreme Court hearing this week on a legal challenge by a Guantanamo prisoner against U.S. military tribunals.

“War is war, and it has never been the case that when you captured a combatant you have to give them a jury trial in your civil courts,” Justice Scalia said

Recording arises on eve of Guantanamo hearing in the talk at the University of Freiburg, according to Newsweek. “Give me a break.”

Court officials were not immediately available for comment.

Ethics experts said the impression that Justice Scalia had already made up his mind before the hearing should mean that he will voluntarily drop out of the proceedings.

However, Newsweek said he did not refer specifically to this week’s case.

“He should remove himself when there is a reasonable doubt of his impartiality,” said Father Robert Drinan, a professor of law at Georgetown University

and long-standing human rights campaigner, who teaches judicial ethics.

“It should logically be a reason for his recusal, but I don’t think he’ll do it ... he’s so stubScalia born,” Mr. Drinan said.

Justice Scalia caused an outcry in 2004 for refusing to recuse himself from an energy policy case involving Vice President Dick Cheney, following the disclosure that they had been on a duck-hunting trip together the

year before.

Justice Scalia, asked at Freiburg whether detainees at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have protections under international conventions, gave the suggestion short shrift.

“If he was captured by my army on a battlefield, that is where he belongs. I had a son on that battlefield, and they were shooting at my son, and I’m not about to give this man who was captured in a war a full jury trial.

I mean it’s crazy,” he said. Justice Scalia’s son Matthew served with the U.S. Army in Iraq.

Newsweek said it had re-

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Pay hike will increase Pa. legislators’ pensions HARRISBURG, Pa. — A widely criticized pay raise for Pennsylvania legislators will generate years worth of pension dividends for some retiring lawmakers — even though it was repealed after just four months. The raise counts toward retirement formulas for legislators who took the money and did not voluntarily reimburse the state.

Rep. Elinor Taylor, the House majority caucus chairman, gave her raise of about $12,000 to fire companies, nursing homes, and veterans groups, but since she didn’t return it to the state, she is now eligible for a yearly pension of about $97,000 when she retires in December, $9,500 more than if she hadn’t taken the raise.

Nev. church squabble invokes Mark Twain CARSON CITY, Nev. — Mark Twain’s name is being invoked by both sides in a dustup over plans to demolish the First Presbyterian Church in Carson City to make room for a new one. The plans are on hold while the city and church negotiate a proposal to save it.

At the request of two church trustees, Twain raised $200 — worth about $2,200 today — to help complete construction of the church by charging admission to his 1864 “roast” of Nevada lawmakers.

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It said Justice Scalia added that he was “astounded” at “hypocritical” reaction in Europe to the Guantanamo prison.

Lawyers for Salim Ahmed Hamdan, accused of being Osama bin Laden’s bodyguard and driver, present oral arguments before the Supreme Court tomorrow to challenge President Bush’s authority to try prisoners before military tribunals.

Chief Justice John Roberts has recused himself from the hearing because he ruled on the case while he was on a federal appeals court. Justice Scalia has recused himself from a case — one involving the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag — after making public remarks on it.

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WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — More than 200 people gathered yesterday to bury two New Jersey senior citizens who died last week when their tour bus plummeted more than 300 feet down a Chilean mountainside.

Arthur Kovar, 67, and his wife, Frieda, 74, are the first New Jersey victims to be buried from the wreck that killed a dozen people, including 10 from a close-knit Monroe Township retirement community.

The Kovars were part of a 64-member group organized by the Jewish organization B’nai B’rith that was traveling aboard the cruise ship Millennium.

ATLANTA — Weight-lifting appears to improve breast cancer survivors’ outlook on life, suggests a study to scientifically measure the effects of such exercise.

About 80 percent of women who took up twice-a-week weight-training saw improved scores on a quality-of-life survey, researchers said, in a study to be published in an upcoming issue of Cancer.

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Tennessee authorities patrol outside the Fourth Street Church of Christ, the pastor of which was shot to death Wednesday.

Preacher’s wife tells jail visitor she is sorry Charged in husband’s death, Tenn. woman says little else of Christ in this small town 80 SELMER, Tenn. — The miles east of Memphis. preacher’s wife charged with Her initial court appearance murder in the death of her is scheduled for today. husband wanted his congregaThe church held its first Suntion to know “she was sorry for day services since the shooting everything she has done,” said death and congregants were a friend who visited her in jail warned by Elder Robert Shackyesterday. elford not to speculate about Church member Pam why their popular, young Killingsworth visited minister was killed.

Mary Winkler after SunFriends have described day services and said the the Winklers as a happy preacher’s wife gave no incouple with no outward dication why her husband signs of discord, and auof 10 years was shot. thorities have refused to “She just said she was talk about a motive for sorry and for me to write the murder. a note to the church say“Perhaps over time we ing that she was sorry for Winkler will better understand everything she had done,” why this has happened,” Mr. Ms. Killingsworth said as she Shackelford said at an adult walked away from the jail in Sunday school class. “Be very tears. cautious about what you say or Ms. Winkler, 32, has been even what you think.” charged with first-degree murMs. Winkler was locked up at der in the death of her husband, the McNairy County jail after Matthew Winkler, the preacher being returned Saturday from at the Fourth Street Church the coast of Alabama, where she ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Members of the church leave yesterday’s service after being instructed by an elder not to speculate about the murder of their well-regarded pastor, whose wife is charged in the death. and her three young daughters were found by police following a multistate search.

Church members found 31year-old Matthew Winkler dead in a bedroom of the couple’s parsonage on Wednesday night after his family missed a church service. Ms. Winkler and the children were nowhere to be found.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has refused to discuss a motive, but said investigators did not believe it was because of infidelity. The agency refused comment on whether Mr. Winkler had been accused of domestic abuse. Court papers offered no hint of a motive.

After Ms. Winkler’s arrest, an Alabama judge released her children — Breanna, 1; Mary Alice, 6; and Patricia, 8 — to the custody of their paternal grandparents in Henderson.

Neither the grandparents nor the Winkler children attended the church services yesterday.

No relatives of Ms. Winkler attended either.

Mary and Matthew Winkler were married in 1996. They met at Freed-Hardeman University, a Church of Christ-affiliated school in Henderson where Mr. Winkler’s father was an adjunct professor.

Mr. Winkler’s funeral is scheduled for tomorrow.

than a half-million demonstrators marched in Los Angeles on Saturday, as many as 300,000 in Chicago on March 10, and tens of thousands in Denver, Phoenix, Milwaukee, and smaller cities.

“It’s unbelievable,” said Partha Banerjee, director of the New Jersey Immigration Policy Network, who was in Washington yesterday to meet with other members of a committee planning more nationwide protests on April 10. “People are joining in so spontaneously, it’s almost like the immigrants have risen. I would call it a civil rights movement reborn in this country.”

What has galvanized demonstrators, especially Mexicans and other Latin Americans who predominate among illegal immigrants, is proposed legislation — already passed by the House of Representatives — that would make it a felony to be in the United States without proper papers and a federal crime to aid illegal immigrants.

“Imagine turning more than 11 million people into criminals, and anyone who helps them,” said Angela Sanbrano, executive director of the Central American Resource Center of Los Angeles, one of the organizers of Saturday’s rally in Los Angeles. “It’s outrageous. We needed to send a strong and clear message to Congress and to President Bush that the immigrant community will not allow the criminalization of our people — and it needed to be very strong because of the anti-immigrant environment that we are experiencing in Congress.”

Demonstrations continued yesterday as nearly 3,000 people, many wrapped in Mexican flags, rallied at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, and an estimated 3,500 United Farm Workers members and their supporters protested in Los Angeles.

“Here in Ohio, we are the fastest-growing ethnic group,” said Ruben Herrera of the Latino Leadership Initiative in Columbus. “We want people to know we’re here, and we’re willing to stand up for our rights.

The President, working handin-hand with the business community that relies on cheap labor, is pressuring Congress to allow immigrants to stay in the country legally if they take a job that Americans are unwilling to do.

Judiciary Chairman Arlen Specter (R., Pa.) also supports the idea and has vowed that his committee will advance a bill to the full Senate today, even if they have to work “very, very late into the night.”

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R., Tenn.) said whether or not a bill gets out of the Judiciary Committee, he is opening two weeks of debate on the issue tomorrow.

Medical marijuana arguments to be presented in court today ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO — Each time the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on medical marijuana, the justices have come down against allowing the sick and dying to use the drug to ease their symptoms and possibly prolong life.

However, the door has never been fully closed, and now a federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in the latest round of legal wrangling over the issue.

The case to be argued today before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco narrows the matter to the so-called right-to-life theory: that marijuana should be allowed if it is the only viable option to keep a patient alive or free of excruciating pain.

It would apply only to the sick-

est patients and their suppliers, regardless of whether they live in one of the 11 mostly Western states that allow medical marijuana.

“A victory would affect people who are very seriously ill, facing death or great physical suffering,” said Randy Barnett, a Boston University law school professor working on the case.

The case was brought by Angel Raich, a 40-year-old mother of two from Oakland who suffers from scoliosis, a brain tumor, chronic nausea, and other ailments. She uses marijuana every couple of hours to ease her pain and bolster her appetite.

“She’d probably be dead without marijuana,” said her doctor, Frank Lucido, who has recommended marijuana for some

3,000 patients. “Nothing else works.”

The Bush Administration says the lawsuit is without merit.

“There is no fundamental right to distribute, cultivate, or possess marijuana,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Quinlivan, the government’s lead medical marijuana attorney, wrote to the appeals court.

Voters in 1996 made California the first state to authorize patients to use marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. Ten other states have since followed suit, but the federal government insists there is no medical value to the drug.

Regardless of the outcome, ASSOCIATED PRESS Ms. Raich said she will keep fighting to use marijuana with- Cancer patient Angel Raich, inhaling vaporized marijuana at her home in Oakland, brought the action to be heard today. out the threat of prosecution.

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Farm Continued from Page 1 lings that are in the greenhouse.

He said he’s deploying a theory that gentle streams of air fend off disease and make the roots more robust.

Pesticides? Fertilizers? Not on your life. They’re forbidden at this farm, which raises strictly organic crops.

And lots of them.

Included in the current lineup are lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, rhubarb, onions, radishes, potatoes, beets, green beans, carrots, peas, squash, corn, cabbage, pumpkins, and melon.

So are garlic, rosemary, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, and other herbs and spices. Plus organic flowers.

Sister Rita, who grew up on a farm, confesses to boosting the soil’s nitrogen content with two additives purchased from an outside source, seaweed and fish emulsion. The convent’s homegrown compost also gets mixed in. But, she explains, everything’s organic.

“Our bottom line is the health of the soil,” she explained. “We don’t grow the food. Mother Nature grows the food. We just help her along.”

Fifty chickens are scheduled to be delivered on April 10, the farm’s foray into animal agriculture. Sister Rita said they will be free-range chickens that will be treated humanely and taught how to use an old-fashioned nesting box, a generous concession in today’s megafarm era of tightly spaced cages.

Eventually, the center may have the place running with rabbits, she said.

Continued from Page 1 began has been identified by Bowling Green police as Barbara Jean Clark. Police had no further information on Ms. Clark.

She was being held last night in the Wood County Justice Center, but no charges have been filed, authorities said.

The incident began Saturday morning at the state license bureau near Wooster and I-75 in Bowling Green. The man, who was seeking an Ohio operator’s license, showed a Georgia birth

food. Mother Nature grows the food. We just help her along.

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certificate that bureau employees believed was fraudulent.

After the man became agitated, bureau employees called police.

Ryan Tackett, a Bowling Green police officer, noticed a handgun sticking out of the man’s waistband and attempted to grab him when the man appeared to be reaching for the weapon.

Officer Tackett lost his balance, and the man escaped, firing a shot into the air as he left the bureau.

After dropping off Ms. Clark at the I-75 southbound entrance, the man, driving a 2006 Chrysler minivan with Michigan plates, drove southbound on I-75, pursued by police, sheriff’s depu-

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The Franciscan Earth Literacy Center operates from this dairy barn, which the nuns finished restoring in 1999. It is one of the area’s largest environmental education facilities. of their property in its natural wetlands state.

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Intern Dawn Weidner inspects a flat of greenhouse seedlings.

This will be the second year that produce will be sold, although nuns have grown gardens there for many years. they’ll begin with the same arrangement.

On Friday, the nearby Camden Falls Conference Center will host the center’s seventh annual silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m. with live entertainment and a cash bar. Admission is $25 and includes visits to food stations.

Carmella’s Ristorante, an Italian restaurant at Camden Falls, started buying the nuns’ produce for its customers two years ago. Jeff Sites, executive chef, said he does so because it’s bigger, fresher, and tastier than produce he finds elsewhere.

“It’s locally grown and it’s a great product. They do a wonderful job,” he said.

The farm is just one way the nuns use the center to spread the earthy values of the founder of their Franciscan Order, St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis of Assisi was one of the first Roman Catholic saints

Just looking at the ‘ vehicle, it’s amazing. If there [had been] others outside, we could have had civilians plus officers killed.

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Hancock County Sheriff Michael Heldman ties, and state troopers at speeds reaching nearly 100 mph.

The van was slowed by a flat tire caused by stop sticks tossed in its path by authorities. The driver exited I-75 at the Bluffton exit and pulled into a Sterling Stores service station and convenience store.

At that point, the man fled his minivan and entered the driver’s side of an SUV owned by Rick and Janina Heiber of London, Ont., who had stopped at the station on their way to a Florida vacation, according to Sheriff Heldman.

Mr. Heiber was outside the vehicle, filling up the gas tank, but Mrs. Heiber remained in the front passenger seat during the gun battle.

Shooting ensued between the unidentified man and law enforcement officers. The man, who was shot an undetermined number of times, died while still inside the SUV, Sheriff Heldman said.

Two troopers from the Findlay post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, Chuck Grizzard, 37, and Albert Leitenberger, 47, were treated in Blanchard Valley Regional Medical Center Saturday for gunshot wounds suffered during the incident.

“They’re fine,” a Findlay post dispatcher said yesterday morning.

Lucas County Coroner James Patrick completed an autopsy on the man yesterday for the Hancock County coroner, Dr. Leroy Schroeder. Dr. Schroeder could not be reached for comment.

Sheriff Heldman said the man carried three weapons, two

Even the cleaning products they buy for housekeeping and maintenance crews are made from natural products.

The nuns had 500 acres up until a few years ago, when they sold off some of their land to an adjacent farm. They are in the process of negotiating a conservation easement that could keep most of their remaining property in its natural state if it’s ever sold.

Their Franciscan Earth Literacy Center operates out of a dairy barn they finished restoring in 1999 at a cost of more than $350,000. The cost was offset by $150,000 collected from nearly 100 individual donors and a dozen groups.

The center has all-natural insulation, a cotton product that came from a company that used to recycle blue jeans.

The building is heated by energy-efficient units and was designed with heating tubes in the floors. Greenhouses are heated by passive solar, meaning that it’s just thermal energy that comes from south-facing windows.

To further save on energy at the center’s main building, south-facing windows were installed for passive solar there, too.

The center has evolved into one of northwest Ohio’s biggest environmental education facilities. Everything from day visits to multiple nights of camping for school groups and scouting troops are encouraged. So are numerous community events, from fall maple sugar demonstrations to 5K runs to Earth Day activities.

“The fact our calendar is full

handguns and an assault rifle, and used both during the battle.

He said authorities were still counting the number of shots fired, a number of which penetrated the Heibers’ SUV. None of the bullets struck Mrs. Heiber, who was wearing a seat belt and was bent over inside the vehicle.

“Just looking at the vehicle, it’s amazing,” Sheriff Heldman said.

“If there [had been] others outside, we could have had civilians plus officers killed.”

In an interview with The Blade on Saturday, Mr. Heiber called the experience “the most terrible event of my life.” “[It was] scary, unbelievable.

We are shook up,” he said.

The Heibers spent Saturday night at a Bluffton hotel and continued their trip to Florida yesterday in a loaner vehicle arranged by county Prosecutor Bob Fry and Sheriff Heldman at the county’s expense.

“I think they are still in a state of shock,” Sheriff Heldman said.

Rob Holley, owner of the license bureau where the incident began, could not be reached for comment yesterday. But Rebecca Bhaer, clerk for the Wood

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credited with having a strong love of nature and preaching stewardship of the Earth. He lived from 1182 to 1226, according to the Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature.

Tiffin nuns took his message to heart in June of 1992, when they approved a new directional statement to heighten their “environmental consciousness” on their property, according to the literacy center’s Web site.

They do things as simple as creating compost piles out of banana peels, lettuce scraps, and pieces of other leftover fruits and vegetables from their meals.

They let grass and other vegetation grow along streambanks to curb runoff into a nearby creek. They purposely limit their frequency of mowing to cut down on air pollution.

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“Our common interest was we liked working outdoors and having quality produce,” he said.

Another participant, Shirley Schreiner, said she and her husband, Allan, a Tiffin farmer, are impressed by Sister Rita.

“She just has her whole heart into that thing. It’s a lot of hard work. I know, because I’m a farmer’s wife,” said Ms. Schreiner, a financial aid counselor at the Mercy Hospital system in Tiffin and Willard, Ohio.

Eighteen people have bought shares to become CSA volunteers so far this year, three times the number who did last year.

As Sister Rita talks about what the experience has meant to her, she is standing next to a beloved John Deere farm tractor the nuns purchased locally in 2005 with $30,000 the center had raised.

The tractor is another symbol of how gratifying her life has become, a familiar bright green piece of machinery that she will soon ride back into the field to help fulfill her calling.

Outdoor work is nothing new to Tiffin nuns: Since 1982, they have been gardening their property.

In recent years, they became more involved with organic farming. Green beans, radishes, lettuce, and other basic crops Helping people were grown. But it was mostly Mr. Metcalfe acknowledges for in-house consumption, plus things would be run differently if donations to the Salvation Army and area food kitchens. the motive was strictly profit.

“We’re not chasing the dollar,” Produce sold to public he said.

Last year was the first in which So what are they after?

Helping people reconnect the nuns sold produce to the with nature and, ultimately, public from a market stand outside their center. It was staffed themselves.

What nearly brings Sister Rita on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 to tears is how she has seen the p.m.

But it became so popular that center — and now one of its latest programs, the farm — help a steady line of traffic formed foster relationships among the at the convent each Thursday. nuns and members of the Tiffin- People clamored for more opportunities to buy the food. area community.

By August, the center started “Their foray into communitysupported agriculture has been putting fruits and vegetables very successful from the view- out on its market stand every point of the families involved,” day except Sunday. It relied on said one of the participants, Joe the honor system when volunMoore, a retired Spanish teacher teers weren’t available. This year,

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The Tiffin convent was founded in 1869, largely to assist elderly people and orphans displaced by the Civil War. “Now, we’ve come full circle and are able to minister in a broader way,” she said.

Rebecca Osborne, principalteacher at Tiffin’s Clinton Elementary School and a member of the center’s board, said the facility provides a wonderful setting for her school’s outdoor education program.

When an annual fifth-grade camping experience at another site was jeopardized by budget cuts a few years ago, the nuns offered their property. The school has kept coming back.

“The team from the center is very enthusiastic,” Ms. Osborne said. “The nuns absolutely love the kids.”

The center remains a small, grass-roots operations. In October, it added an environmental education coordinator, Stacie Roby, to work with school groups and scouting organizations.

Mr. Metcalfe is a former factory worker who began working for the center six years ago this May, winding up as its greenhouse director. When he’s not there, he’s running his own landscaping business.

“Fate pretty much brings everyone here,” he mused.

He is quickly corrected by Sister Rita.

“No, it’s not fate,” she said.

“It’s faith. He calls it fate. I call it faith.”

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County Common Pleas Court, who directs the title bureau next door to the license bureau, said the incident has her concerned about security.

“We’re vulnerable,” she said.

New state and federal regulations require bureaus to be more diligent in screening applicants.

Additionally, Ohio applicants can apply for documents in any of the state’s 88 counties rather than only in the county where they reside.

That new policy, coupled with the bureau’s location at the I-75 exit, means more strangers will be passing through, Ms. Bhaer believes.

“It means that people aren’t local anymore,” she said.

Ms. Bhaer said she’ll consider hiring security officers to stand guard at the title bureau, especially on weekends. She hopes to discuss the idea with Mr. Holley.

Until then, she will continue to count on local authorities for protection.

“The police have been good about coming quickly,” she said.

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Motive in Seattle murders unclear Suspect’s apartment manager says mass killings ‘out of character’ ASSOCIATED PRESS

SEATTLE — A man suspected of killing six young people at a house party before he turned the gun on himself was described yesterday as respectful and polite by an apartment manager.

The man committed suicide Saturday morning after police said he opened fire on young partygoers who had invited him to a private gathering following a “zombie rave” in the city’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

“This would have been so far out of character,” said Jim Pickett, the assistant manager of the Town & Country Apartments, where he said the alleged gunman lived with his twin brother.

Authorities identified the alleged shooter as Aaron Kyle Huff, 28, who had moved to Seattle nearly five years ago from Whitefish, Mont.

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‘Waiting for Master,’ formerly on display at Dana corporate offices, was auctioned in December. The work by Edmund Henry Osthaus, who once lived in Toledo, fetched $108,000.

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Locke to direct a local art academy.

Toledo retailer Rick Hyman, a collector who is a proponent of Continued from Page 1 keeping works of local artists in A company spokesman Toledo, said he was sorry to see strongly denied that the sale was the Osthaus paintings leave the related to the filing three months area. later in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in But Dana “is a private entity New York. and can do whatever it wants,” “The sale of the art had abso- he added. lutely nothing to do with bankIt isn’t uncommon for firms to ruptcy,” Chuck Hartlage said. sell art collected over the years, “The decision to sell the art was experts said. made long before bankruptcy “Oftentimes, collections eiwas being considered.” ther formally or informally are Proceeds from the Osthaus considered assets but nonperauction and other art sales forming assets,” said Dan “have been funneled to Mills, a onetime corporate practical uses that actuart curator who now dially generate a return,” rects the Samek Art Galthe spokesman added. lery at Bucknell University Mr. Hartlage declined to in Lewisburg, Pa. identify other art that was In many instances the sold. works were purchased By the late 1990s, Dana inexpensively years ago had amassed what was as an alternative to filling believed to be the largest Osthaus offices with decorative local collection of works paintings and sculpture. by the German-born Osthaus, U.S. corporations began colwho was described by Christie’s lecting art in large numbers in as the “pre-eminent American the late 1950s as a way to prosporting-dog artist.” mote creativity among employFor many years, the works of ees and create an enriching enthe artist, who died in 1928 at vironment, said Judith Jedlicka, age 69, hung in the lobby of the president of the nonprofit Busifirm’s Dorr Street offices. The ness Committee for the Arts Inc. space was referred to as the “Ost- in New York. haus gallery.”

In many instances, the value At Christie’s December “sport- of the art has risen greatly. “It’s a ing art” auction, 16 of the paint- business decision to sell the art,” ings sold for $661,000, according Ms. Jedlicka said. “It’s like closto art experts. The lowest price ing down a facility or a manufacwas $16,000. Four of the works turing center. ... The company brought in more than $50,000 decides, ‘We don’t need this for each. Buyers weren’t revealed. our business operations any “The superb group of works by longer.’ ” Edmund Osthaus did very well,” As for Dana, she said: “If Clare Smith, Christie’s assistant they’re in Chapter 11, I would vice president and sporting art venture to say they’ve done a specialist, commented after the heck of a lot more than sell off a sale. select number of art works.”

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6 die in 20-vehicle pileup on I-80 in Wyo. ASSOCIATED PRESS

LARAMIE, Wyo. — At least 20 vehicles crashed on a rural Wyoming interstate in blizzard conditions yesterday, killing at least six people, officials said.

An undetermined number of injured victims were taken to hospitals in Laramie and Rawlins.

Troopers at the scene reported strong winds that reduced visibility to zero. I-80 was closed for

about 50 miles from Cheyenne to Laramie, at the request of Laramie officials, who said there was no parking left in the town for semitrailers.

Troopers were still clearing vehicles late yesterday from the scene west of Laramie and released few details about the crash, which was reported shortly after 4 p.m. Several smaller crashes also occurred behind the 20-vehicle crash, troopers said.

Noe Continued from Page 1 Abramoff are in the bracket reserved for President Bush’s biggest fund-raisers — Pioneers and Rangers, who raised at least $100,000 and $200,000, respectively, for the President’s re-election.

In Ohio, Mr. Noe has become an issue in nearly every statewide race, from the governor’s race to the Supreme Court, as Democrats use him as a hammer to try to nail their GOP opponents.

John McClelland, a spokesman for the Ohio Republican Party, predicted that if Democrats “continue to make this election about Tom Noe and the culture of corruption they say is floating around Columbus, they will lose and lose miserably.”

‘We have moved on’ He said if the courts find Mr. Noe guilty, he should be “punished to the full extent of the law.”

“We have moved on,’’ said Mr. McClelland, who said the election will be defined by candidates’ positions on issues from jobs to education. “We are focused on the May primary and the November election. We’re not going to worry about Tom Noe. We will let the courts worry about him.”

But what’s different about this scandal, compared to recent ones in Ohio, is that Democrats aren’t the only ones using corruption in their attacks.

Republican candidates are using Mr. Noe against their GOP opponents in the May 2 primary.

Last week, Republican Sandra O’Brien said GOP state Treasurer Jennette Bradley failed to take steps to avoid the rare-coin scandal — a charge that Ms. Bradley’s spokesman called “outright erroneous.” Ms. O’Brien’s gambit echoed attacks using Mr. Noe launched by Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell against his opponent in the GOP gubernatorial primary, Attorney General Jim Petro.

At the same time, Democrats continue to seize on the scandal to try to end the GOP’s grip over state government.

sheriff’s Lt. Dave Leib said he informed Mr. Huff’s mother yesterday afternoon that her son was dead and was a suspect in the shootings.

Mr. Pickett said the brothers were private and good tenants.

“You don’t find two boys as respectful as these two always were,” he said.

Mr. Pickett said he saw the suspected gunman’s brother as police searched the twins’ apartment Saturday night.

“He gave a look to me like, ‘I don’t know what’s going on,’ ” Mr. Pickett said.

Police spokesman Sean Whitcomb confirmed that a search warrant was served Saturday evening on the block where the twins’ apartment is located. One person was questioned, but no one was arrested, he said.

Mr. Whitcomb said police were working on a motive.

Mr. Pickett said he never

The officer confronted the man with a shotgun but got no further than “Drop your ...” before the man put the barrel in his mouth and pulled the trigger, the chief said.

The gunman was armed with a 12-gauge pistol-grip shotgun, a handgun, and wore bandoliers of shotgun shells and additional clips for the handgun. In his truck, police found an assault rife and multiple “banana clips” carrying 30 bullets each.

Four young men and two young women were killed, and two people were hospitalized in serious condition after the shooting, officials said.

Police said it appeared to be the city’s worst mass killing since 1983’s Wah Mee massacre, when 13 died in an attack at a gambling club.

“It’s one of the largest crime scenes the city has ever had,” Chief Kerlikowske said.

should have given it to the state instead.

“It seems that the workers’ comp fund ought to get that money back,” he said.

Both Mr. Hoops and Mr. Buehrer, a former human resources director at the workers’ compensation bureau, say voters are more interested in the economy, taxes, and education.

Mr. Buehrer said he talked with Mr. Noe about issues regarding the Ohio Turnpike when he was a member of the board. Both Mr. Hoops and Mr. Buehrer also supported a state law prohibiting elections workers from unionizing. Mr. Noe’s wife, Bernadette, then a member of the Lucas County elections board, had sought their support.

Like most, Mr. Buehrer is distancing himself from the scandal.

“Obviously all of us are disgusted by the actions of Mr. Noe,” he said. “There was no way when I received these dollars that I could know these activities.”

All of the questions surrounding Mr. Noe are symptomatic of a larger issue, said Sam Gresham, acting executive director of Common Cause-Ohio.

Whether it’s the allegations of pay-to-play systems run out of the attorney general’s or governor’s offices, the root is money.

It costs a lot to get elected in Ohio, and candidates must raise hundreds of thousands of dolDonations criticized lars — if not millions — to get in Both men have donated their power and then stay there.

The result is a “system hiNoe money to the Northwest jacked by money,” Mr. Gresham Ohio Safety Council.

Democrat Ben Nienberg of said. “Right now it’s all about One-party rule Findlay, an investment and money.”

Ohio Democrats are trying to insurance adviser, will face the Contact James Drew at: jdrew@theblade.com convince voters that the scandal winner in the general election. or 614-221-0496. gripping state government was He is telling voters that the men caused by one-party rule in received Mr. Noe’s money and Columbus, where Republicans have dominated state politics since 1994.

EMPLOYEE OWNED It’s a point not lost on Larry Kaczala, the Lucas County auditor running for re-election.

His opponent is expected to be Democrat Anita Lopez, the county recorder.

Mr. Kaczala, whose failed congressional campaign was aided by Mr. Noe, said voters 2014 Glendale Ave. should retain him because, if not, the county would be conAnthony Wayne Trail trolled almost exclusively by Republicans have swept all statewide executive posts in the past three elections. The GOP controls both chambers of the General Assembly, six of the seven state Supreme Court seats, both U.S. Senate seats, and a majority of congressional districts.

Attempts to use Mr. Noe are neither surprising nor unexpected. Parties around the country are attempting to use the misdeeds of a few people to tar candidates. U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns, a Republican from Montana, is constantly answering questions about the money he received from native American tribes associated with Abramoff.

In Florida, Democrats are raising questions about U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, who’s running for the U.S. Senate, and defense contractor Mitchell Wade, who recently pleaded guilty to bribing former U.S. Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham. Ms. Harris received $32,000 in illegal contributions from Wade.

Prosecutors say Wade did not tell her the contributions were illegal, and she says she was unaware they were. Officials say Ms. Harris unsuccessfully sought a contract for Wade’s company. She donated $50,000 to charity after she found out about the allegations.

Ms. Duffy, of the Cook Political Report, said national polling shows the public believes both major political parties have a problem.

“They are not laying this at the feet of Republicans. Now, this could change,’’ she said.

one party: the Democrats.

If the argument is one-party rule, he says, “It has to work both ways.”

And he says he would be the “independent watchdog” over the county.

“Unless you want something like Tom Noe to happen in Lucas County, you have to have someone from the other party.”

Mr. Kaczala attended a Bush fund-raiser in Columbus with his wife and contributed $2,000 to the campaign. Mr. Noe is facing federal money-laundering charges against him that say he funneled more than $45,000 to other people to give to the Bush-Cheney campaign.

Prosecutors never identified Mr. Kaczala as one of the conduits, and no one has alleged he was. Still, he expects his relationship with Mr. Noe to be an issue.

“The point is I’m clean. I’m the one who didn’t do anything wrong,” he said.

In the race for the Ohio Senate in District 1, state Reps. Jim Hoops and Steve Buehrer are battling in the Republican primary. Because of term limits, neither can run for their current spots.

Regardless of who wins, though, each will face questions about his connections to Mr. Noe, who had given nearly $8,000 to Mr. Hoops over the years, and roughly $7,200 to Mr. Buehrer.

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HE generous buyouts offered to union employees at General Motors and Delphi represent a calculated risk, both for the struggling auto manufacturer and for the workers, many of whom once believed they could count on jobs for life.

GM is using the buyouts to put its years of high labor costs behind it and to restructure for the 21st century, while 126,000 blue-collar workers at the two companies

General Motors and Delphi’s leave-now offers to their employees represent a big risk for the industry and the workers are getting a bittersweet glimpse of what life may offer beyond the shop floor.

This is a high-stakes gamble and not a sure thing for either party, nor for the economies of Ohio, Michigan, and other states with large numbers of GM employees.

If the buyouts fail to help GM turn its business around, the company may face worse trouble because the buyouts in many cases are merely an incentive for early retirement, which does little to relieve the firm of its heavy long-term pension obligations. Workers, meanwhile, must be careful not to be blinded by the dollar signs flashing from lump-sum payments that could run up to $140,000.

There is no reliable estimate of how many workers will take buyouts, which would require all but the most senior employees to give up post-retirement health-care benefits while still collecting whatever pension they are due. Most workers seem to agree that the offers have reduced the chance for a crippling strike at Delphi.

The bigger picture is more complicated.

GM, whose share of the auto market has plunged from about 50 percent to a stillformidable 26 percent, is attempting to

trim its work force by closing plants and eliminating 30,000 hourly manufacturing jobs.

Some analysts used Wednesday’s buyout announcement to declare, in unusually definitive terms, a finish to the golden age of auto manufacturing in the United States.

As Sean McAlinden, chief economist at the Center for Automotive Studies, put it, “GM invented the modern corporation and it worked really well, but now it’s over. This is the end of 20th century industrial America and hopefully the beginning of 21st century industrial America and a globalized auto industry.”

While such proclamations may prove to be both premature and too sweeping, the trend line in the foreseeable future for the number of industrial jobs and the wages paid points downward. But it remains unclear whether this trend amounts to a “race to the bottom” in the standard of living for American workers, as some claim, or merely a cyclical shift in the kinds of jobs workers do in a generally wealthy society.

The Economist magazine, in an essay on what it called the “industrial metamorphosis,” posited that the reduction in factory jobs is not a symptom of decline but in fact is a harbinger of good times as the American economy continues its shift to primarily services.

Granted, such a rosy outlook may be difficult to accept for, say, a 55-year-old GM worker with 25 years on the assembly line, who now must decide whether to accept a buyout, attempt to continue working at a job that may not last much longer, or take a chance in some other trade or occupation without the promise of health-care benefits.

It’s safe to say that such individual decisions, multiplied by 126,000, will change the character of the heartland economy for years to come. Precisely how is what the gamble is all about.

Disservice to the Great Lakes T

OO bad President Bush doesn’t have a brother in Ohio or Michigan. Then maybe enough federal money would be allocated to clean up and protect the Great Lakes.

So far, all the Bush Administration has done is propose to cut funding for environmentally related Great Lakes projects to the tune of some $221 million for the coming fiscal year. In comparison to the federal largess lavished on the Everglades in Florida, home state to presidential sibling Jeb Bush, this region is getting a decidedly cold shoulder from the White House and those who hold the purse strings in Congress.

That was evident recently when Sen. James Inhofe, Republican of Oklahoma, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, declared that a unified request for $20 billion from some 1,500 lakes-area public officials is too expensive for the tight 2007 federal budget and, besides, needs more work.

On Capitol Hill, “needs more work” is often the kiss of legislative death, the polite but unmistakable equivalent of “buzz off.”

Never mind that the “Great Lakes Restoration Plan” had been painstakingly worked out and agreed to by lawmakers, governors,

mayors, and environmental activists from the eight lakes states. It’s not some pie-inthe-sky wish list but a comprehensive strategy for protecting the drinking water for 30 million Americans.

Crucial objectives, outlined to the Senate committee by Gov. Bob Taft, include fixing pollution-prone sewage treatment plants, cleaning up abandoned industrial facilities along lake shores, and protecting against ecological damage from the Asian carp.

None of this seemed to register with Senator Inhofe, who confuses legitimate environmental action like the Great Lakes plan with some sort of radical plot against business and industry. He is, Washington watchers will recall, the same senator who glibly denounced as a “hoax” the well-documented science behind the man-made stimulus of global warming.

There is, however, nothing radical about deliberative measures to protect a lakes region that constitutes fully 20 percent of all the fresh surface water on the planet.

To blithely dismiss these clean-up needs now is to court future public health and safety problems for a full one-tenth of the American people and constitutes a grave disservice to the Great Lakes.

A penalty in name only T

HE Department of Energy rightfully has the power to issue penalties to energy companies for wrongdoing. But the entire process has been reduced to a farce because the fines are almost invariably reduced and in many cases not even collected.

That’s a scandal, especially when you consider that the money owed could fund the Homeland Security department for a year. Why the debt-plagued federal government doesn’t put forth the muscle to go after those fees is beyond puzzling.

Take the all-too-typical 1999 case in which DOE handed Olympic Pipe Line Co. a $3 million fine following the deaths of three young people in Washington state after a gasoline spill and explosion. Ordinarily, the next course of action would be to ask the Department of Justice to see that the fine was collected.

Instead, last year the penalty was reduced to just $250,000, and that’s not atypical. Nor did the DOE collect the $2.5 million it assessed nuclear labs since 2000 for exposing workers to radiation and breaking safety rules. The fines were waived almost as soon as they were issued.

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Would you get the same treatment if you couldn’t pay your taxes on time?

While the Victims Mandatory Restitution Act of 1996 requires judges to order payments regardless of a defendant’s ability to pay, federal law relieves national nuclear labs from most financial liability.

This exercise was summarized by Greg Mello, head of the anti-nuclear Los Alamos study group, as “kind of an exercise in absurdity.” The fines are designed, in part, to give those responsible for errors an incentive to make things better. “A $1 million fine says something different than a $10,000 fine,” Mr. Mello said.

But it doesn’t mean much if nobody is actually requiredpay. The government certainly could use the funds generated from penalties, which had grown to $35 billion by 2004, six times the total levied in 1995, a truly staggering sum.

This scandal is compounded by an apparent failure to keep track of who owes what. The DOE needs proper accounting procedures, and an ethical backbone.

Crime shouldn’t pay, whether the criminal is behind a ski mask or a corporate desk.

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READERS’ FORUM Will new rules dog pet owners?

Good for the Toledo Area Metroparks for trying to make dog owners clean up after their animals.

A few days ago at Wildwood I saw pet waste within five feet of the cleanup bag dispenser.

They are not exaggerating when they claim pet waste is a big problem.

I have to wonder, though, if Metroparks officials have thought through their rules. According to your article, they plan to enforce a requirement that while walking my dog I must carry a visible means of collecting waste.

What about the situation where my dog answers the call of nature and I put my disposal bag to its intended use?

After disposing of the bag, am I then in violation because I no longer have a means of collecting waste?

Am I in fact required to carry two bags — one for show and one for go?

Let’s hope the park rangers don’t get overly zealous in enforcing the letter of the rule, but use common sense in its application.

Would strict enforcement lead dog owners to leave waste behind rather than violate park rules?

MIKE DRUDGE Sylvania

We know how bad government can be Bush Administration policy shows us just how bad government can be.

From policies favoring the rich against the poor (regressive tax cuts), to scandals (failure to find WMD/Plame disclosure), and to failing to respond effectively to a national disaster (Katrina), the current administration has shown us just how ineffectively government responds to the needs of the people.

This experience unfortunately is paralleled in Ohio. Here, too, we have experienced enactment of policies favoring the rich against the poor (limiting recovery of those injured and disabled), scandals (Coingate/ Taft ethics violations), and failing to respond effectively to a state economic crisis.

Thus, both nationally and in Ohio, we have come to expect nothing but mediocrity and ineffectiveness in government.

This mediocrity and ineffectiveness has now reached a zenith with the legislature’s recent enactment of Senate Bill 7. Once again, this legislature has seen fit to address a complex problem by hanging it on the backs of the injured and disabled.

While Senate Bill 7 increases some protections, it also reduces benefits to allow the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to cut costs by $100 million per year.

Those who passed this bill are aware of its impact on injured workers. In order to avoid negative publicity, they attached an increase to Ohio’s minimum wage law to match the federal minimum.

Thus they were seeking a headline, “Legislature increases state minimum wage,” instead of the more accurate headline, “Legislature reduces workers’

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compensation benefits due to Coingate.”

While we cannot expect government to cure all social ills, we can certainly expect government not to favor the powerful over the powerless, not to engage in illegal and unethical conduct, and to not respond to crisis by hanging it on the backs of those who have no voice — the injured and disabled.

THOMAS SCHAFFER Waterville

Armored vehicle is a welcome tool I strongly support the expenditure of an estimated $25,000 to replace track on the M113 APC (armored personnel carrier) which was donated to the City of Toledo. This is a very welcome addition to the tools of police and fire rescue folks and the donor should be praised for this gift.

The APC can be used to protect police/fire when confronting various types of criminal activity, including demonstrations, which place them in harm’s way.

The APC can provide a moving shield for all types of activity but most important to provide medical evacuation for casualties or hostages when under fire or at great risk.

The medical cost of a casualty for one day easily exceeds the $25,000 cost of the track.

There are many active, Reserve and National Guard folks who are locally available and are very knowledgeable about the maintenance, operation, and tactical employment of these vehicles. Show of force and rescue can provide the safety essential to favorable resolution of criminal activities.

Several years ago in California, bank robbers outgunned the police and it was impossible to med-evac police casualties immediately when they were in the shooting zone. An APC could have been used under these circumstances.

RODNEY W. HENNING Shoreham Lane

Wal-Mart’s success is good for Ohioans Wal-Mart is a huge net positive for folks in Toledo and all across Ohio, contrary to the claims of some union-backed protesters.

In fact, Wal-Mart’s ongoing success is essential to the financial well-being of more than 48,000 Ohio employees and their families.

In addition, the company spent $11 billion with 2,291 suppliers in the state in 2004, supporting 155,000 supplier jobs. Wal-Mart paid $37.1 million in state and local taxes and donated $6.5 million to Ohio causes in 2004.

Why would Iran want to go nuclear?

Can anyone explain why a country like Iran with unlimited oil resources has need for nuclear power that would cost the country so much more?

TOM MAURIELLO Holland

Moreover, Ohio residents benefit greatly from Wal-Mart’s low prices.

A 2005 Global Insight study found that Wal-Mart, by maintaining downward pressure on retail pricing over the past 20 years, saved the American people $263 billion in 2004 alone.

That’s $2,329 in annual household savings.

Wal-Mart’s critics often claim to speak for the poor and the downtrodden, but their efforts to keep America’s top retailer from growing would most harm the people who most need the welcome employment opportunities and low prices Wal-Mart consistently provides.

Pushing their own narrow agenda, labor bosses are jealous of union-free Wal-Mart’s terrific success.

They aren’t agitating to try to help others — but to try to help themselves to the potential labor dues of Wal-Mart’s 1.3 million U.S. employees, all non-union.

For their part, Wal-Mart’s employees continue to show almost zero interest in unionizing, which is great news for everyone, outside the selfish and increasingly shrill labor leaders who have nothing more productive to do with themselves than whine about Wal-Mart.

LUKE BOGGS Alpharetta, Ga. Editor’s note: Luke Boggs is executive director of americansforwalmart.org, a consumer organization not affiliated with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

St. Jude Society is not a new church I am writing to address The Blade article concerning the new Polish National “church” meeting now in Toledo. As a former parishioner and music director at St. Jude Parish, I was very hurt when our parish was closed.

All the good that came out of St. Jude’s, including active neighborhood outreach, seemed to be inconsequential to shuttering the place.

A large segment of St. Jude’s formed the St. Jude Society, a group dedicated to continuing prayers to the “saint of hopeless and desperate causes.” We have not formed a new church; we are merely continuing to acknowledge the role of one of the original apostles, but within the framework of the Catholic Church.

Those of us who were born and raised Catholic understand the undisputed role of the Pope, the seven sacraments, and the other unique elements of our faith that make us Catholic. To most Catholics, to abandon these aspects would be paramount to spitting on the graves of all those who handed this legacy to us.

None of us likes major change in any aspect of our lives. But it seems to me that there are appropriate means of challenging “imposed” change, and inappropriate means.

I choose to respect my ancestors, and pray to have the continued strength to bear this particular cross with others sharing the loss of their parish home.

MARK P. MILLER Swanton

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the idle Arab and African youths who crowd the dreary Arab suburbs, have not been heard from and their plight has been ignored by the better-off protesters.

The First Job Contract has been caught up in political sparring between Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, whose idea it was, and Interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy, both of whom plan to run for president next year.

There is a lot not to like about

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If protesters taking to the streets can force the retraction of a legally enacted law, before it has even been given a chance to work, France has far graver problems than just youth unemployment.

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Toledo now faces the question of whether our local farmer pioneers, who endured hot summers and cold winters and attracted customers, still will have a revered place in our downtown. Due to the wonderful addition of so many other uses, access and parking have become constricted, sometimes almost crowding out the original vendors. Trucks do not have dock space. The Collingwood exit and transportation system lock in the market, making access to the market from all sides difficult.

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FRENCH workers don’t work very much because the law guarantees a 35-hour workweek, generous vacation, and plenty of days off. If they don’t work very hard, there’s not much an NOTHER employer can do about it bePINION cause the law makes workers almost impossible to fire.

The result is that French employers don’t hire much and especially they don’t much hire young people because, if the new hires don’t work, the employer is stuck with them for a long time.

Thus, the youth jobless rate is 23 percent and in the heavily Arab and African suburbs twice that, and it’s been like that for about 30 years.

A timid attempt at a solution is a recently enacted law, the First Job Contract, and it allows employers to fire workers under 26 during their first two years on the job. It won’t solve the problem but it’s a start. More flexible and functional labor markets elsewhere in Europe mean France can’t continue to stagnate.

But French university students and public employee unions don’t see it that way. They have taken to the streets in noisy and disruptive demonstrations, demanding the law be repealed, and if it is not, threatening more nationwide strikes and boycotts.

One salient point about the protesters: The students, because they attend France’s top universities and specialty schools, will have jobs when they graduate. The members of the public employee unions have jobs already.

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imports is essential.

Did you know 97 percent of the beef consumed in Ohio is not raised in Ohio? The only locally grown chickens you can purchase are for sale at the Chicken House at the Outdoor Market.

Our food system, more and more, is being outsourced, as local farmers find themselves frozen off supermarket shelves.

Consumers pay more, and farmers get less, in a food system where a few food processors control much about what we eat and how much we pay.

In my opinion, an appropriate question is: What role will local farmers have in a revitalized city center so our region can become self sufficient in food production again, rather than giving away our dollars to foreign producers and processors?

This may be the first year America imports more food than it exports. There is a word for this situation: dependency.

Other communities across America have given local farmer and food vendors prime location. Recently, I visited another such successful market in Philadelphia, the Reading Market.

Washington D.C. has the Eastern Market and Seattle has Pike Place Market. Fundamental to all is a sound business plan that links to local food producers and vendors.

For Toledo, then, the fundamental challenge will be to address the question: Does Toledo want to strengthen the direct farmer-consumer experience at our Farmer’s Market, or at another location? To that cause, I would continue to devote much energy.

Let us lead our region to food independence again.

Marcy Kaptur is a member of Congress from Ohio’s 9th District.

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Shabina Begum was a student at the public school in Luton, England, where Muslim students are a 4 to 1 majority. In deference to the religious sensitivities of the majority the school, in consultation with parents and area imams, had allowed girl students to wear shalwar-kamees dress, which constitutes baggy pants, a knee length tunic, and a scarf. The dress is worn by tens of millions of Muslim women around the world, particularly in India and Pakistan and also in Bangladesh. She wore the dress until she reached the age of 17 when she insisted on wearing the jilbab. When she came to school wearing a jilbab she was sent home.

She sued the school and won the first round in a lower court where she was represented by Cherie Booth, the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair and an ardent supporter of dubious cultural causes. The school appealed to the House of Lords and the Lords in their wisdom struck down the lower court’s verdict.

In an interview after the verdict, Shabina Begum was defiant and strident. She said that shalwar-kamees is the dress of disbelieving women and that for a real Muslim woman the only option is to wear jilbab. She may

By MARCY KAPTUR THE BLADE appropriately drew attention to the potential of our Farmer’s Market and adjacent Erie Street Market as unique assets that can build the heart of our community forward.

Located in a historic district, this area holds enormous potential as Toledo’s “Little SoHo” — an exciting, eclectic section of our downtown that draws visitors because of its diversity, combining farmers’ wares, ethnic specialties, restaurants, artists, galleries, musicians, loft housing, and horse barns, all close to the river and entertainment district.

Back in the 1980s when the area was largely abandoned and dilapidated, the first new investment that occurred there was in a business plan prepared through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Marketing Service that I asked to be commissioned.

The goal was to improve the original Farmer’s Market, which amazingly still functioned despite neglect and lack of attention. People sought it out, liking the experience of direct farmer-consumer shopping in downtown.

Eventually, federal support assured the buildings were rehabilitated and adjacent uses like Libbey Glass anchored. Private and public sector dollars flowed to undergird redevelopment of the Civic Auditorium and erect new outdoor stalls.

Fifth Third Field, the City Environmental Services Building, adjacent businesses, and housing leapfrogged. Existing firms like WSPD, Spaghetti Warehouse, and Columbia Gas made decisions to stay.

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be forgiven for the self-righteous exuberance of her youth, but in one stroke she has insulted tens of millions of pious and believing Muslim women who wear the time-honored, elegant, and very practical shalwar-kamees.

Most religious revival movements end up trampling over the cultural traditions of nonArab Muslims in order to reach the pristine and pure source of the faith. In many non-Arab Muslim countries the process of Islamization is in many ways the process of Arabization. What the prophet and his companions wore in the 7th century has become the only acceptable model. Islam has been practiced by non-Arabs (who incidentally outnumber Arabs 4 to 1) for the past 1,400 years in their own cultural milieu. So for a Pakistani schoolgirl to pejoratively dismiss everything but an Arab dress is the height of arrogance and ignorance.

Such pseudo-religious issues add credence to the widely held notion that Muslims on the whole are averse to change and that many of them still cling to the traditions that are archaic and out of step with the world around them.

A civil society has the obligation to be sensitive to the religious practices of its minorities. But a line has to be drawn where the overall good of the society outweighs the whims of certain individuals. In deciding the school dress issue in Great Britain the House of Lords has sent a clear message.

Dr. S. Amjad Hussain is a retired Toledo surgeon whose column appears every other week in The Blade.

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RECENTLY a dubious case for religious freedom made news in Great Britain. It involved a Muslim schoolgirl who had sued her school for not allowing her to wear the body-length dress called jilbab. The case ended up in the House of Lords, and the judiciary committee of the House, equivalent to the U.S. Supreme Court, upheld the school’s dress policy.

Three cheers for the Lords for their bold decision.

At the heart of the controversy, which, on occasion reaches the outer limits of absurdity, is the oft-asked question: What constitutes Muslim dress? Is it a one-design-fit-all solution as some contend, or is there some flexibility in the matter?

There are two pertinent references in the Qur’an on the subject (24:31 and 33:59) that ask Muslim women to cover themselves when they are outside the home. Both of these verses have the underlying theme that women (and that should also be applicable to Muslim men) should dress modestly and should not draw attention of strangers as walking sex symbols. Interpretations abound.

To some it means total shrouding of women, from head to toes, in an all-covering tent-like garment called a burqa.

This was strictly enforced by the Taliban in Afghanistan and is still practiced in some parts of the Muslim world. To others, like the schoolgirl, Shabina Begum, it means the long robe that covers the body but not the face. To still others it means covering the hair with a scarf. To a great majority of Muslim women, however, it is the modesty in dress that is important whether it is a western dress, African dress, or a dress worn on the Indian

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— Wearing a canary yellow strapless evening gown, Jessica Jenkins walked across the remains of her home, raising her petticoat to keep it out of the red clay.

Prom season holds a special importance for Miss Jenkins and other Gulf Coast students whose last year of high school was defined by Hurricane Katrina.

“The littlest things get to you now,” said Miss Jenkins, who was named the prom queen Saturday. “Things that you would never have thought would bother you before the storm, bother you now.”

Next to the site of her old home, where their new house is under construction, Miss Jenkins and older sister Leah share a trailer supplied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Her parents and younger sister Brett live in an adjacent trailer. At one time, they all shared one trailer, with a white maltese and golden-

haired poodle.

“You have a lot of rough mornings trying to get ready in a FEMA trailer,” she said.

Before Saturday’s prom, she had to apply her makeup in the trailer’s dim lighting while a bulldozer cleared debris from a nearby lot.

She and her classmates from Pass Christian High have been attending school in portable classrooms set up on the campus of the local elementary school. Enrollment was down from 600 students last year to 420.

Other senior classes from Pass Christian have had their proms at a venue in downtown Gulfport, but it too was damaged by the storm, so Saturday’s party for the Class of 2006 was moved to the Orange Grove Community Center off scenic U.S. 49, next to the Kangaroo Gas Station.

Senior Ryan Spear was shocked the school could hold a prom at all, much less have it ready on time.

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They got some assistance from far away, as six students from Pennsylvania’s State College High School came to help them decorate, and others in the central Pennsylvania town donated 150 formal dresses for the Pass Christian seniors.

“I figured that most people wouldn’t think of a prom for hurricane survivors, but it is something important to high school students,” said Jony Rommel, a State College High student who put on a performing arts show to help raise money for Pass Christian’s big night.

In November, another group of Pennsylvania students, from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lancaster, donated money and supplies for an elaborate homecoming gala for Pass Christian and Long Beach high schools.

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Geneticists have mixed DNA from the roundworm C. elegans and pigs to produce swine with significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids — the kind believed to stave off heart disease.

Researchers hope they can improve the technique in pork and do the same in chickens and cows. In the process, they also want to better understand human disease.

“We all can use more omega-3 in our diet,” said Dr. Jing Kang, the Harvard Medical School researcher who discovered the omega-3-making gene in the worm.

Mr. Kang is one of 17 authors of the paper appearing yesterday in an online edition of the journal Nature Biotechnology.

The cloned, genetically engineered pigs are the latest advance in the agricultural biotechnology field. Hoping to create healthier, cheaper, and tastier products that consumers crave, Monsanto Co. of St. Louis and its biotech farming competitors like DuPont are developing omega-3-producing crops that yield healthier cooking oils. Mr. Kang said 30 academic laboratories are now working with his omega-3 gene, presumably pursuing similar projects.

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In his co-written book, Mr. Schiavo said he was determined to carry out his wife’s wishes despite death threats and other pressures.

“A religious zealot put a $250,000 bounty on my head, urging that I be tortured before I’m killed. I was condemned by the president of the United States, the majority leaders of the House and Senate, the governor of Florida, the pope, Jesse Jackson, and the right-wing media,” Mr. Schiavo said in an excerpt from the book.

Mr. Schiavo fought the Schindlers in court for eight years over removal of his spouse’s life support, arguing she would not have wanted to be kept alive in what doc- Schiavo tors called a persistent vegetative state.

In their book, A Life That Matters: The Legacy of Terri Schiavo — A Lesson for Us All, the Schindlers accuse Mr. Schiavo of abusing his wife, and say she wouldn’t have wanted her feeding tube removed.

“Our family will never believe Terri wanted to die this way,” Mrs. Schiavo’s brother, Bobby Schindler, said in an interview.

Bobby and his sister, Suzanne Schindler Vitadamo, helped write the book with their parents.

It is published by Warner Books and proceeds are earmarked for a charitable foundation to support others who find themselves in similar circumstances.

An autopsy determined that Mrs. Schiavo suffered irreversible brain damage and even blindness after she collapsed in 1990 at the age of 26. No evidence was found that she might have been abused before her collapse.

Mr. Schiavo recalled hearing a thud and calling 911 “within a minute” of her collapse.

The bitter end-of-life battle between Mr. Schiavo and the Schindler family attracted the attention of Gov. Jeb Bush, the U.S. Supreme Court, Congress, the White House, and even the Vatican.

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BORDERLAND Jail inmate, 18, reports being raped in shower An 18-year-old inmate at the Lucas County jail was reportedly raped by another inmate in a shower stall Saturday, authorities said.

The victim, a male incarcerated on a burglary charge, reported the rape to jail officials about 11 a.m. Saturday. He said it had happened fifteen minutes prior, after he had been threatened with force in a community shower and toilet cubicle next to a dormitory area at the jail.

He was taken to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center that day, treated, and released back to the jail.

Melvin Cooper, 49, was charged Saturday with a single count of rape. He is due to be arraigned in Toledo Municipal Court today.

Mr. Cooper was incarcerated Friday for a slew of misdemeanor charges, including four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, loitering, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and soliciting.

Sheriff’s Detective Ron Sarahman said there were no eyewitnesses to the assault, and the case remains under investigation.

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2 Montpelier residents injured in car accident MONTPELIER, Ohio — Two Montpelier residents were injured in a one-car accident Saturday afternoon in Williams County, authorities said.

Raymond Ridgway, 24, was northbound on County Road 12.50, a half mile north of State Route 107 in Superior Township, at 4:35 p.m. when his vehicle went off the left side of the road, struck a culvert, and was airborne before landing right side up in the southbound lane, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers said.

Mr. Ridgway and a passenger in his car, Amanda Ridgway, 16, were transported by air ambulance to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, where Mr. Ridgway was in critical condition last night and Ms. Ridgway was released yesterday.

Mr. Ridgway was not wearing a safety belt at the time of the accident. It was not determined whether Ms. Ridgway was using a safety belt, troopers said.

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Communities rally to tame youth drinking

By ERICA BLAKE and JULIE NJAIM

Age of exposure to alcohol, other drugs is falling

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Once a concern reserved for the parents of high schoolers and college students, underage drinking is an issue now confronting younger generations — a fact that has prompted several area coalitions to host a series of town hall meetings.

In response to Ohio First Lady Hope Taft’s challenge to

communities to stop underage drinking, 46 Ohio cities are hosting meetings.

Calling underage drinking a “growing community problem,” the Community Partnership in Lucas County will host the first of the meetings at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Court Yard of the Navy Bistro on Toledo’s East Side.

The goal is to have a frank conversation, said Deacon Dzierzawski, chief executive officer of the Community Partnership.

Because by discussing underage drinking with “an honest voice,” the community may be able to come up with a plan.

“Underage drinking is 100 percent preventable. We can

keep kids from getting alcohol and if we keep kids from getting alcohol, we can keep them from drinking alcohol,” Mr. Dzierzawski said. “We want to bring this back into the community conversation. We want to give people an opportunity to sound off and offer solutions.”

The effort is a part of col-

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laboration with the federal government’s Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Prevention of Underage Drinking.

Coalitions across the region and the state will meet to discuss underage drinking and promote the idea “Start Talking Before They Start Drinking.”

According to the 2004 Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services See DRINKING, Page 2

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3 Toledo men injured in crash with TARTA bus Toledo police yesterday said three 22-year-old men were injured late Saturday when a vehicle crashed into a TARTA bus in South Toledo.

Police said Dustin Rist, of 1015 North Crissey Rd., in Holland, was driving a vehicle with his passengers, Richard Fitez, Jr., of 6310 West Bancroft St., No. 11; and Donald Vliet, IV, of 3019 Ravenwood Blvd., when the accident occurred.

Authorities reported that the TARTA bus was stopped northbound with its lights flashing from having just dropped off a passenger in the 1600 block of South Byrne Road when it was struck from behind by another northbound vehicle, driven by Mr. Rist.

Police said Mr. Rist’s vehicle tried to swerve to the left but was unsuccessful.

Officers said Mr. Rist was taken to Toledo Hospital. Mr. Fitez and Mr. Vliet were taken to the Medical University of Ohio Medical Center. A Toledo Hospital spokesman said Mr. Rist was in fair condition yesterday.

An MUO spokesman said no information was available on Mr. Fitez and Mr. Vliet. Fire officials said that two of the victims in Mr. Rist’s vehicle had to be extricated from it.

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Scores of fishermen try their luck in the Maumee River yesterday near Side Cut Metropark in Maumee.

Anglers crave camaraderie, the thrill of walleye catch

By JANE SCHMUCKER BLADE STAFF WRITER

Thousands of fishermen drive to the Maumee River from almost every state each year because they are crazy about walleye.

“Love the fish,” said Brian Mattison, a packaging engineer at Owens-Illinois, who is planning a walleye fry at the end of the season.

But the taste of walleye is only the beginning of what Mr. Mattison loves about catching the fish.

“Love to be outside. Love the camaraderie,” he said as he prepared to fish yesterday at Side Cut Metropark off West River Road in Maumee.

Mr. Mattison wasn’t the only fisherman with his eye on a big catch, either: Side Cut was packed yesterday and over the weekend as the walleye fishing Brian Mattison, season got under way. walleye fisherman The fish began making their way into the Maumee and Sandusky rivers locally this month and are expected to continue the migration well into next month — by the millions. Walleye draw more anglers to Side Cut than all the other fish over the rest of the year combined, said Mike Elton, a Toledo-area Metroparks ranger.

Yesterday afternoon, hundreds of fishermen cast lines at Side Cut. They were packed in so close, their lines sometimes tangled together. Saturday was more crowded — but

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During 2003 and 2004, Toledo City Council members gave nearly $170,000 of taxpayer funds to pet projects, including at least one church and Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio.

A Blade review of how council members gave away the $7,500 allocated to each of them in those two years shows most of the money went to senior centers, community centers, and youth organizations.

Council plans to set aside another $90,000 for 2006 to continue the discretionary fund, but at least two members of council say it’s not something council can afford this year.

In 2004, then-City Councilmen Louis Escobar and Karyn McConnell-Hancock authorized contributions of $1,000 and $1,050, respectively, to Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio Inc., which provides birth control but not abortions. Mr. Escobar, who didn’t seek re-election last November, said the money was earmarked to help put on a local event for National Latino Aids Awareness Day that October.

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Austin Hurzel, 6, is a study in concentration, above, as he casts his line, while Mike Bronson loads a fishing reel, at left, for his nephew, Wyatt. Sunny skies, temperatures in the low to mid-40s, and of course, no school drew a crowd of younger anglers to the river over the weekend.

Student leader, young mother rises above challenges Three years ago, life seemed pretty scary for Brooke Affholder.

Barely into her first years at a community college in Florida, she was single and pregnant and unsure of what to do. There were options, she knew, all of which presented challenges and possible failures.

But that seems a lifetime ago for the Owens Community College senior, who is now just months away from earning her associate’s degree as a registered nurse.

The single mother of a shy 3-year-old, Ms. Affholder, 23, is president of the Owens student body and member of the academic honor roll who has lobbied both the Owens Board of Trustees as well as state legislators on issues important to college stuSee PUBLIC EYE, Page 2

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY — AND THEN SOME

Dorr St. apartments are damaged in morning fire A predawn fire in a Dorr Street apartment building yesterday damaged four units, Toledo Fire Department officials said.

The blaze started at 4:32 a.m. at 833 Dorr, in the New Town Apartment complex. Battalion Chief Eric Renzhofer said unattended food on a stove caused the fire.

Chief Renzhofer said the fire spread to the attic, but firefighters were able to put out the blaze in about 30 minutes.

He said fire officials at the scene estimated damage at about $25,000.

Neighbors at the complex said everyone made it out of the building unharmed.

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COMING UP ARCHBOLD Gene Matthews, director of facilities services at Case Western Reserve University, will present “Energy Conservation of Building Systems” at 12:15 p.m. today in the George V. Voinovich Auditorium at Northwest State Community College.

BOWLING GREEN Visit the Slippery Elm Trail/Cricket Frog Cove at sunset tomorrow to watch the American Woodcock put on its courtship display. Meet at the park at 6:45 p.m. Register at wcparks.org.

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w A celebration of poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, a free public event, is set for 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union at Bowling Green State University.

w Check out designer labels like Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, and Tommy Hilfiger at Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio style show and silent auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday at the Bowling Green store, 1058 North Main St. Tickets for the “Famous Labels” fund-raiser are $10 and are available at the Bowling Green store or by calling Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio.

w “Prisoner Re-entry and Reintegration” will be the theme of the fourth annual Criminal Justice Forum set for 7 p.m. Thursday in BGSU’s BowenThompson Student Union. The event is free and open to the public.

w Reservations are due by Thursday for the annual local history conference sponsored by the Center for Archival Collections at BGSU. The conference, April 4 at BGSU’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union, features author Kevin McCray, who will talk about his research of the 99th Ohio Voluntary Infantry; technical diver Joyce Hayward who will discuss learning the region’s history through the study of shipwrecks; and Libbey High School Assistant Principal Kimberly Caldwell, who will talk about the long history of African-American presence in North Toledo. Conference cost is $25. Contact the Center for Archival Collections to register.

MAUMEE Randall Buchman, professor emeritus of history and archaeology at Defiance College, will discuss “Johnny Logan, a Historical Enigma” at 10 a.m. today in the auditorium of the Maumee branch of the ToledoLucas County Public Library, 501 River Rd. The lecture is part of the Wolcott House lecture series.

OREGON Dave Dempsey, author of On the Brink: Great Lakes in the 21st Century, will give a keynote address on global warming and the Great Lakes during a Western Lake Erie Conference at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Maumee Bay State Park. The keynote address is at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $40, including lunch and a Western Lake Erie poster.

Drinking Continued from Page 1 Student Survey completed by students in Lucas County, 30 percent of seventh-graders and 40 percent of eighth-graders reported consuming alcohol in the past year.

Organizers hope the meetings will raise awareness and spark discussion among parents and children, encourage parents to participate in substance abuse prevention programs, and rally the community to solve a community problem.

“Hope Taft and Governor Bob Taft are behind getting this out into every community because they’re viewing drug abuse as a community problem and they want to see the community begin working together to solve the problems,” said Lorrie Lewandowski, Wood County program coordinator for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug services.

Mrs. Taft will be the keynote speaker at Perrysburg’s town hall meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday at Perrysburg Junior High School.

Bowling Green’s town hall meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday in Bowling Green High School.

The Swanton Area Community Coalition has confirmed that the First Lady will also speak at its April 12 event at 5:30 p.m. at Swanton High School.

FINDLAY The Hancock Park District is looking for volunteers interested in conducting weekly monitoring of spring wildflowers at Lizenberg Memorial Woods each Monday through May 15. Participants will seek, count, identify, and record the flowering plants in the park. The program begins at 9 a.m. today at Litzenberg on U.S. 224 west of Findlay.

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TOLEDO The Toledo Camera Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. today in the Community Room of the Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. The meeting is open to the public.

w Michael Drew Shaw, a broadcast veteran, will discuss “Skyway Center at the Marina District” when the Rotary Club of Toledo holds its weekly luncheon meeting at noon today at the Zenobia Shrine, 1511 Madison Ave.

w The 2006 Youth Job and Career Fair will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at The Source, 1301 Monroe St. More than 25 companies and organizations are expected to participate.

Northwest Ohio programs get $355,782 in breast cancer grants The Northwest Ohio affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded $355,782 in grants to programs in northwest Ohio that provide community-based breast cancer education, breast cancer screenings, or breast cancer treatment programs for the medically underserved.

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w Mary Ellen Heben and Tonya Robinson, attorneys with Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc., will discuss divorce, custody, and child support during two identical presentations set for noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s main branch, 325 North Michigan St.

w A 13-week class titled “Financial Peace University” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Church, 1375 West Sylvania Ave.

w Bonnie Cooper, the regional community Medicaid liaison for Harborside Healthcare in the Great Lakes region, will discuss “Taking the Myth Away from Medicaid” during the American Legion Toledo Post 335 weekly luncheon at noon on Friday at the Toledo Club, Madison Avenue and 14th Street.

w A free workshop for first-time homebuyers will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Erie Street Market.

w The Toledo School for the Arts Jazz Combo will perform at 3 p.m.

Sunday at Mickey Finn’s Pub, 602 Lagrange St.

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Engineer Brad Taylor of McComb, Ohio, takes passengers for a ride on a quarter-scale steam train, above, and disappears in a cloud of steam along with his son, Nick, 9, riding beside him, below right, on the grounds of Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc. in Findlay. The group yesterday held its Flag City Train Show, at which Jason Williams and his son, Lucas, 4, counted the cars on a passing HO-scale model on display, below left.

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With help from guest speakers and a break-out session among participants, the coalition hopes to start a conversation in the community that involves as young as age 11.

“Foremost, we’re looking for participants to acknowledge that this is a problem in our community,” said Heather Wegener, executive director of the coalition. “Because it’s not until we acknowledge it as a problem that we can join together and attack the issue.”

In Sylvania, the local coalition is planning a 7 p.m. event Wednesday at the community hall in Olander Park. Like at other town hall meetings focusing on underage drinking, the Sylvania Community Action Team’s meeting has targeted parents of middle school aged children.

“We want to bring awareness that this is an issue that is getting younger,” said Executive Director Deb Chancy. “We want parents to ask questions of other parents and we want them to know that that’s OK that they do.”

The Springfield Holland Asset Partnership for Excellence and Substance Abuse Intervention League will also host an event for Springfield Township and Maumee residents in late April.

A date has not yet been chosen.

Contact Erica Blake at: eblake@theblade.com or 419-724-6076.

burger, Mr. Elton, the park ranger, said.

It’s illegal to sell walleye caught in Ohio. But catching walleye isn’t the only way to feast on it in the Buckeye State. Walleye from Canada is Continued from Page 1 sold over area meat counters. Kroger Co. had it the best day for getting bites so far this sea- on sale yesterday for $6.99 a pound, though its son was Friday, according to park rangers. price goes back to $10.99 today.

Contact Jane Schmucker at: Though Mr. Elton said most walleye fisherjschmucker@theblade.com men in the Maumee are from Ohio, Michigan, or 419-337-7780.

Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky, rangers see vehicles with license plates from each of the lower 48 states throughout the season, he said.

“This is the first fishing of the year, other than ice fishing,” said Scott Howard, an excavator, who drove an hour and 20 minutes yesterday to Side Cut from his home in Stockbridge, Mich.

The popularity may be fueled by the relatively low cost when compared to other types of fishing. Fishing for walleye doesn’t require a boat, and many areas of the Maumee, such as Side Cut, have public access.

That leaves only waders, a pole, net, and tackle for fishermen to buy — roughly $200, said Kevin Newsome, an Ohio wildlife officer assigned to Lucas County.

A typical walleye catch in the Maumee weighs about 3 pounds. A nice catch is 5 to 6 pounds.

A monster catch — usually a female full of eggs — can be up to 12 pounds, Mr. Newsome said.

After the surge of walleye, which comes from Lake Erie and the Detroit River as the fish lay eggs in the river, there will be white bass to catch, starting in May. But the crowds won’t be the same because comparing walleye and white bass is like comparing filet mignon and ham- Janet Parker tries her luck in the Maumee.

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Brooke Affholder is able to drop off daughter Aleyda, 3, at Mom’s House while she goes to Owens Community College. students, including bringing out hundreds more students to vote.

But she is most proud of the work she has accomplished,

w The Lucas County Education Service Center was awarded $17,180 for its aqua therapy program so it could provide therapy for 110 breast cancer survivors in the area. w St. Charles Mercy Hospital in Oregon was given $10,916 to provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for 120 women.

The foundation also awarded about $20,000 in smaller grants to several other organizations in northwest Ohio to fund breast cancer educational and outreach efforts.

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screening and diagnostic services to 1,450 low-income women in northwest Ohio and part of southeast Michigan. They were awarded $177,428. w The Women’s Preventative Health Care Project, which is a program of the Allen County Health Department, was awarded $41,503 that will provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to 310 low-income women in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties. w Mujeres Encontra Del Cancer De Seno, a program of Rural

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Public eye dents. They are all accomplishments she credits to a strong will, belief in herself, as well as a little help from her friends.

“I had to prove myself to my family, to my teachers, and to myself,” she said. “That’s where my strength comes in.”

Ms. Affholder’s days are busy ones. In addition to a full schedule of classes, she is in the midst of her clinicals, which require her to spend full days at area hospitals. Once a week, she meets with other student government representatives from the school’s Oregon and Findlay campuses, and she often is attending community events on behalf of her school.

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including creating a $1 menu at the school’s dining hall and lobbying the Board of Trustees to promise dedicating a small percentage of any future tuition

increases toward student organizations and activities.

“She’s able to balance being a single mom with being in a difficult major, and on top of that, she is involved in student government,” said Bill Ivoska, vice president of student services for Owens Community College.

“Not only is she president of the student body, but she is remarkably changing life for students on this campus.”

Ms. Affholder’s success at Owens began before she even registered. While pregnant, and after moving from Florida to live near her mother in the Toledo area, she learned of Mom’s House Toledo, a program that offers child care and support in exchange for the young mother’s commitment to finish school.

She put her name on the waiting list and was accepted by the time Aleyda, her daughter, was born.

Stephanie Koehler, executive director of Mom’s House Toledo,

said the program is always at capacity, which is 30 children. Ms. Affholder is one of the current 23 moms who is able to drop her daughter off so she can pursue her education.

“There’s nothing worse than untapped potential,” Ms. Koehler said. “She has potential that could have gone untapped, but the choices she made changed that.”

Her favorite part of the day is picking up her daughter at Mom’s House and heading home to her Sylvania apartment that she shares with her sister. There, she’s able to just be mom.

“I really want her to have opportunities and to see what’s out there,” she said, after showing off her charm bracelet that is filled with smiling pictures of Aleyda. “I want to be an example to her that no matter what you’ve gone through, you can rise to the top.”

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“It wasn’t for birth control. It was for AIDS,” Mr. Escobar said.

He said Latinos have a disproportionately high proportion of incidence of the disease, and the money helped bring a speaker to a downtown Episcopal church for an event.

Several council members contributed from their fund to Serenity Church of God in Christ, for a total of $425. Councilman Michael Ashford said it was for an after-school program, not for religious functions.

In all, over two years, there were 99 recipients, ranging from a low of $100 given to the Anne Grady Foundation, Collingwood Arts Center, and Operation Santa, to a high of $10,500 that went to Stone Soup, a program

by Housing East Redevelopment Corp. to distribute surplus paint and construction materials to low-income homeowners for repairs.

Paul Hecklinger, executive director of Housing East, said he turned to council when his organization was dropped from the Community Development Block Grant.

“We got zeroed out by [former Mayor Jack] Ford and had programs going and council wanted us to continue those programs,” Mr. Hecklinger said.

The next nine highest-grossing organizations were: Northwest Ohio Black Chamber of Commerce, $8,500; Greater Toledo Urban League, Inc., $7,750; Toledo Symphony, $6,789; WWII Memorial National Dedication Day, $6,000; Toledo Sister Cities International, $5,000; Secor Gardens Seniors, Inc., $4,176; Humane Ohio, $4,100; CherryBancroft-Summit Corridors Coalition, $3,664, and Toledo Museum of Art, $3,638.

The single largest contribution from any one councilman was District 2 Councilman Rob Ludeman’s $5,000 transfer to Sister Cities International in 2004. Mr. Ludeman said he made the contribution because the group’s budget was being cut from $65,000 to $60,000.

The contribution came after Mr. Ludeman traveled to Delmenhorst, Germany, as part of a sister cities exchange. Mr. Ludeman said he paid for the trip, as well as a banquet while there, from his personal funds.

Two councilmen have raised objections to the fund, given the city’s ongoing fiscal straits.

Councilmen Ellen Grachek and Frank Szollosi said the need for police cars, fire engines, and police officers should take priority.

“They’re all worthy causes. I believe I have a duty to taxpayers to spend those dollars for primary city services,” Ms. Grachek said yesterday.

Mr. Szollosi said, “I don’t intend on supporting a budget that gives us discretionary money while cutting in half the number of police cars we can buy.”

Ms. Grachek spent the $7,500 allocated to her in 2003 and returned unspent the $7,500 available in 2004. Mr. Szollosi spent $5,894 in 2003 and $7,500 in 2004.

Councilman Michael Ashford said the needs of community centers and afterschool programs are also priorities.

“We look at funds to empower, to change, to help folks,” Mr. Ashford said. “All my money was donated for programs and services. It was never donated for salaries.”

Mr. Ludeman said he supports keeping the $90,000 line item in the $235 million general fund budget when it comes up for a vote on Tuesday. He said council’s contributions seed community programs that keep youth occupied, rather than in situations that involve the police.

Council members said the fund was in existence for a long time, and at one time was as high as $20,000 per councilman, until it was left unfunded in 2005.

Contact Tom Troy at: tomtroy@theblade.com or 419-724-6058.

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TODAY’S LOG Births Toledo Hospital Angel Berente, Toledo, girl, Wednesday.

Angela and Aaron Weiskittle, Toledo, boy, Thursday.

Hong and Quoc Nguyen, Toledo, girl, Thursday.

Kathryn Freeman, Toledo, girl, Thursday.

Michelle and David Calopietro, Toledo, girl, Thursday.

Jennifer and Kyle Mauk, Toledo, girl, Sunday.

Shannon and Roddy Hinsey, Toledo, boy, Friday.

Leanne and John O’Brien, Bowling Green, boy, Saturday.

Amanda Fore, Oak Harbor, boy, Saturday.

Autumn Sominski, Toledo, girl, Saturday.

Rashayla Foster, Toledo, girl, Saturday.

Julia and Brian Dempsey, Toledo, boy, Sunday.

Joy Coutcher, Toledo, boy, Sunday.

Katie Kozlowski, Toledo, girl, Sunday.

St. Charles Mercy Hospital Ashley and Andrew Lucas, Fremont, boy, Friday.

Christina Miller, Toledo, boy, Friday.

Restaurant inspections Recently released inspection reports of Lucas County food-service operations Noncritical violations: Wendy’s, 5145 Monroe, inspected Feb. 8.

Three noncritical violations. Inspector: Kelly Sattler.

Cafe Marie, 3344 Secor, inspected Feb. 8.

Five noncritical violations. Inspector: Bruce Heiser.

K.C. Catering, 1473 Sylvania, inspected Feb. 8. Two noncritical violations. Inspector: Debbie Dacquisto.

Aramark Powertrain, 1455 West Alexis, inspected Feb. 8. One noncritical violation.

Inspector: Steve Perrine.

Aramark Powertrain #731, 1455 West Alexis, inspected Feb. 8. Nine noncritical violations. Inspector: Perrine.

Camp Miakonda, 5600 Sylvania, inspected Feb. 8. Two noncritical violations. Inspector: Cynthia Garcia.

Classic Lounge, 2224 Nebraska, inspected Feb. 9. Four noncritical violations. Inspector: Garcia.

Point Place VFW Post #3265, 5416 North Summit, inspected Feb. 4. Four noncritical violations. Inspector: Jennifer Gottschalk.

The Toledo Club, 235 14th, inspected Feb. 9. Five noncritical violations. Inspector: Dacquisto.

Premier Volleyball, 1630 Market Place, Maumee, inspected Feb. 9. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Kevin Halligan.

Brandywine Golf Club, 6904 Salisbury, Monclova Township, inspected Feb. 9.

Eight noncritical violations. Inspector: Sara Becker.

Bambino’s Pizza, 5145 North Summit, inspected Feb. 3. Four noncritical violations. Inspector: Gottschalk.

Kroger, 850 South McCord, inspected Feb. 6. Six noncritical violations. Inspector: Jaclyn Kistler.

Far East Market, 522 Reynolds, inspected Feb. 6. Two noncritical violations. Inspector: Cutcher.

Shell, 2202 South Reynolds, inspected Feb. 7, One noncritical violation. Inspector: Kistler.

Walgreen’s, 925 Woodville, inspected Feb. 7. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Kistler.

Petros Foods Inc., 5086 Douglas, inspected Feb. 9. Two noncritical violations. Inspector: Heiser.

Galena Carryout, 810 Galena, inspected Feb. 4. Four noncritical violations. Inspector: Gottschalk.

Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center, 6765 Brint, Sylvania, inspected Feb. 10.

Four noncritical violations. Inspector: Garcia.

Kidz Korner Child Care Center, 6540 Brint, Sylvania, inspected Feb. 10. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Garcia.

Subway, 540 South Reynolds, inspected Feb. 10. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Becker.

Bailey’s Pizza Co., 805 North Reynolds, inspected Feb. 10. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Becker.

Boston Market, 6550 Airport, inspected Feb. 10. Six noncritical violations. Inspector: Kistler.

Burger King, 6630 Airport, Springfield Township, inspected Feb. 10. Two noncritical violations. Inspector: Kistler.

Gourmet of China, 126 Chesterfield, Maumee, inspected Feb. 10. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Perrine.

Ottawa Park Ice Rink, 220 West Bancroft, inspected Feb. 10. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Dacqusito.

Guiding Light Family Life Center, 1632 North Cove, inspected Feb. 10. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Dacquisto.

Ab’s Deli, 1130 West Bancroft, inspected Feb. 13. Seven noncritical violations.

Inspector: Dacquisto.

Mobile Meals of Toledo, 2200 Jefferson, inspected Feb. 13. Three noncritical violations. Inspector: Dacqusito.

Honor Camp Minimum Institution-Toledo Correctional Institution, 220 East Central, inspected Feb. 13. Two noncritical violations. Inspector: Kerry Cutcher.

Ford Motor Co. Food Service, 920 Illinois, Maumee, inspected Feb. 14. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Kevin Halligan.

Children of Light Learning Center, 1616 Lawrence, inspected Feb. 15. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Dacquisto.

Bretz Bar, 2012 Adams, inspected Feb. 15. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Dacquisito.

Alternate Learning Center, 3939 Wrenwood, inspected Feb. 15. Three noncritical violations. Inspector: Perrine.

Oakdale Elementary School, 1620 East Broadway, inspected Feb. 15. One noncritical violation. Inspector: Gottschalk.

Tiger Bakery, 4215 Monroe, inspected Feb. 15. Six noncritical violations. Inspector: Heiser.

The Chicken Bucket, 1223 North Byrne, inspected Feb. 16. Five noncritical violations. Inspector: Heiser.

Rumpus Room, 2212 Consaul, inspected Feb. 16. Six noncritical violations. Inspector: Gottschalk.

Ponderosa Steak House, 2080 Woodville, Oregon, inspected Feb. 13.

Trattoria Sofo, 5703 Main, Sylvania, inspected Feb. 16. One noncritical violation.

Inspector: Garcia.

Prospect Red & White Market, 1902 North Detroit, inspected Feb. 10. Two noncritical violations. Inspector: Dacquisto.

7-Eleven Store, 2601 West Bancroft, inspected Feb. 16. Five noncritical violations. Inspector: Heiser.

Reinspections: Ponderosa Steak House, 2080 Woodville, Oregon, inspected Feb. 13. Two noncritical violations pending from previous inspection. None added. Inspector: Julie Nye. Uncle John’s Pancake House, 3131 Secor, inspected Jan. 25. Dishmachine viola-

tion has been corrected. Five noncritical violations pending. None added. Inspector: Sattler.

Papa John’s Pizza, 646 Main, inspected Feb. 2. Violations from previous inspection have been corrected. None added.

Inspector: Gottschalk.

Molly’s Diner, 2430 Laskey, inspected Jan. 13. Prep cooler violation has been corrected. Five noncritical violations pending. None added. Inspector: Heiser.

UT South Hall, 2801 West Bancroft, inspected Jan. 23. Food temperature violations have been corrected. Six noncritical violations pending. None added. Inspector: Heiser.

Oregon Inn on Bayshore, 6067 Bayshore, Oregon, inspected Jan. 24. Prep top waitress cooler violation along with three other noncritical violations have been corrected. Six noncritical violations pending. None added. Inspector: Nye. Frogtown, 1 Seagate, inspected Jan. 23.

Dishwashing violation from previous inspection has been corrected. Five violations pending. None added. Inspector: Ryan Sekinger.

Marco’s Pizza, 2658 West Central, inspected Jan. 25. Prep top cooler violation has been corrected. None added. Inspector: Heiser.

JB’s Food Mart, 1802 West Bancroft, inspected Jan. 26. Three-compartment sink and handsink violations still pending. No other violations added. Inspector: Dacquisto.

Manhattan’s Restaurant, 1516 Adams, inspected Feb. 17. Prep top cooler and food temperature violations have been corrected. No other violations added.

Inspector: Dacquisto.

Avva’s Kitchen, 7229 West Central, inspected Jan. 30. Critical violation pending: Cooler must hold at 41 degrees or below.

Repair or replace and contact inspector.

No violations added. Inspector: Kistler.

Lucas County Correctional Center, 1622 Spielbusch, inspected Feb. 6. Critical violation from previous inspection has been corrected. No other violations added. Inspector: Halligan.

Recent inspections found no violations at: Hot Sizzling Wok, 2333 Laskey, inspected Feb. 7.

Robert’s Food & Spirits, 2633 North Detroit, inspected Feb. 9.

Hospice of NW Ohio, 800 Detroit, inspected march 6.

McDonald’s, 831 West Alexis, inspected March 8.

Speedway, 5010 Secor, inspected march 7.

Pauken Wines, 221 Golden Gate, Maumee, inspected March 7.

Nabil’s Lotto Station, 1027 North Reynolds, inspected March 7.

Target Store, 817 West Alexis, inspected March 8.

The Grape Leaf Diner, 909 South McCord, inspected Feb. 21.

Winterfield Venture Academy, 305 Wenz, inspected Feb. 24.

J&C Catering, 2301 River, Maumee, inspected Feb. 27.

Xanadu, 4112 Airport, inspected Feb. 27.

Montrie Auction Gallery, 4017 Lagrange, inspected Feb. 27.

Ideal Hot Dog, 4330 Heatherdowns, inspected March 2.

Sylvania, Country Club-main kitchen, 5201 Corey, Sylvania, inspected March 3.

Flower Hospital-main kitchen, 5200 Harroun, Sylvania, inspected March 3.

Thrush Cake and Candy Kitchen, 3326 Glanzman, inspected March. 1.

Celebrations, 29810 Glanzman, inspected March 1.

A Piece of Cake, 3620 Rugby, inspected March 1.

Thrush’s Pastry, 3330 Glanzman, inspected March 1.

Meats & More, 4400 Heatherdowns, inspected March 3.

Toledo Christian School, 2303 Brookford, inspected Feb. 13.

Fairfield School, 1313 Eastfield, Maumee, inspected Feb. 15.

Beverly School, 4022 Rugby, inspected Feb. 15.

VFW Post 2898, 3925 West Alexis, inspected Feb. 17.

DeSimone’s, 1633 Laskey, inspected Feb. 17.

Sports Arena-cotton candy stand, 1 Main, inspected Feb. 17.

Sports Arena Exhibit Hall, 1 Main, inspected Feb. 17.

Sports Arena-commissary, 1 Main, inspected Feb. 17.

Sports Arena-river bar, 1 Main, inspected Feb. 17.

Ottawa Park Ice Rink, 2200 West Bancroft, inspected Feb. 17.

Galaxy Golf, 443 Dussel, Maumee, inspected Feb. 21.

Bavarian Sports Club, 2102 Lagrange, inspected Feb. 20.

Wayne Trail School, 1147 Seventh, Maumee, inspected Feb. 22.

Prime Time, 1260 West Alexis, inspected Feb. 22.

Sautter’s, 9533 Waterville Swanton, Waterville, inspected Feb. 15.

Coroner’s rulings Lucas County Frank Ellis, 58, of Abbot, Jan. 1, at St. Anne Mercy Hospital. Accidental, severe occlusive coronary artery disease; complications of trauma.

Curtis Clifgard, 73, of Cresthaven, Feb. 11, at Toledo Hospital. Accidental, blunt force injury to neck and chest sustained in auto accident.

Nichole Meifert, 21, of Cross Trail, Sylvania, Feb. 24, at Flower Hospital. Accidental, complications of multiple blunt trauma; deceased was bicyclist hit by car.

Michael Sheldrick, 25, of Weston, Ohio, March 19, acquaintance’s home. Suicide, acute carbon monoxide intoxication; carbon monoxide poisoning in closed garage with car running.

Tammy Shular, 40, of Palmer, March 12, at East Broadway at Starr. Accidental, multiple blunt force injuries; pedestrian struck by pickup truck in crosswalk.

Plester Boshell, 63, of Arbors at Sylvania, Feb. 23, at nursing home. Accidental, lobar pneumonia; deceased was driver in truck vs. car collision.

Agnes Chesterby, 92, of Flanders, Feb. 17, at nursing home. Accidental, complications of fracture of right femur.

Eunice Grooms, 73, of Quigley, Holland, March 6, on Manley at Salisbury, Monclova Township. Accidental, multiple blunt trauma sustained from auto accident.

Edward Roman, 89, of Centennial, Sylvania, March 15, at Flower Hospital. Accidental, multiple pulmonary complications; complications of hip fracture.

Marcine Short, 82, of Glencove, Feb. 6, Medical University of Ohio Medical Center. Accidental, subdural hematoma.

Jane Ward, 87, of Indian, Feb. 9, at Sunset House. Accidental, acute bronchopneumonia; complications of hip fracture.

Kirstie Williams, 37, of Terrace View North, March 10, at home. Suicide; deceased hanged herself.

Jay Young, 41, of Brooke, Oregon, Jan. 27, at home. Accidental, combined drug overdose.

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MITCHEL R. STELNICKI, 1917-2006

War hero founder of wellness center FINDLAY — Mitchel R. Stelnicki, a World War II veteran who was part of the D-Day invasion, received three Bronze Stars for bravery, and had many careers before founding the Findlay Wellness Center, died Saturday in his home from complications of a stroke he suffered years ago. He was 88.

Mr. Stelnicki, who was a first sergeant in the 17th Armored Group and received an array of medals for his service, opened the center in 2000.

After the war, he became a hypnotist because he was interested in helping people deal with stress, but he also ended up helping people lose weight and quit smoking, his stepson, Shannon Thom, said. “He had many opportunities to change the world, and he often adapted to what was needed and necessary in the community,� Mr. Thom said.

Mr. Stelnicki, a former hairdresser, restaurateur, and real estate agent in Toledo and Florida for many years, enlisted in the Army in 1941. He was stationed in Europe until 1945, when he was honorably discharged. He trained as a hairdresser in France before returning to work as a hairdresser in Toledo.

Born in Pittsburgh, Mr. Stelnicki came to Toledo as a young boy. He grew up in north Toledo, where his parents, Walter and Anna Stelnicki, owned and operated Stelnicki Grocery on Lagrange Street.

In Toledo, he began a multifaceted professional life.

The son of a butcher in the mostly Polish area, Mr. Stelnicki started his career as a hairdresser and then worked as a chef on several Great Lakes freighters before he opened his first business— the Parakeet

Restaurant on Huron Street. “He was a fun-loving, caring, and honorable man,� his stepson said, adding that Mr. Stelnicki sold his restaurant to his brother and then became a real estate agent.

A former vice-president of marketing for Colonial Builders, he sold homes mostly in the Point Place area for 22 years.

It was also during those years that he took a keen interest in hypnosis, a healing method introduced to him at the age of 17 by a Romanian refugee in Miami. He became a certified hypnotherapist in 1968 and practiced on a part-time basis in Toledo.

Mr. Stelnicki married the former Glennda Lootens on Dec. 12, 1975. He left Toledo and moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1978, where he opened the Hypnotherapy and Stress Center. “The mind and the ability to control the mind and pain was something he knew that he could teach people,� his stepson said. “He thought that is how he could help people.�

A member of the St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Mr. Stelnicki was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks.

Surviving are his wife, Glennda Stelnicki; son, Xenothon; stepdaughter, Tanya Thom; stepson, Shannon Thom; brother, Walter; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow at ColdrenCrates Funeral Home, where a Rosary will be recited at 7: 30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

The family suggests tributes to the Sophia Counseling Center.

WILFRID C. LAPLANTE, 1916-2006

Grocer, butcher an avid fisherman Wilfrid C. LaPlante, a World War II veteran who served in Africa and returned to East Toledo to operate his family’s corner grocery store, died Saturday in Swan Creek Retirement Village.

He was 89 and had suffered from pneumonia and declining health this year.

Mr. LaPlante operated LaPlante’s Market at the corner of Nevada and Thurston streets until he retired at about age 50.

His father, also named Wilfrid, purchased the store in the late 1930s, his brother said.

Mr. LaPlante, who graduated from Central Catholic High School in the late 1930s, was employed first in a wholesale produce business his father owned in East Toledo. In the Army, he was also involved with getting provisions to military camps.

He studied meat cutting at a Toledo school and was the store butcher for years. He occasionally dealt in lamb and rabbit as well as the mainstays of beef, pork, and chicken. Most of Mr. LaPlante’s customers lived nearby and walked to the store, which was open every day but Sunday.

Mr. LaPlante took over the store when his father retired, and he and his wife moved into the duplex where he had grown up on Valleywood Drive in East Toledo. There, Mr. LaPlante filled the small backyard with vegetable and flower gardens.

“He could raise anything,� his sister-in-law Ruth LaPlante said. “He was a very good farmer.�

In retirement, Mr. LaPlante often went fishing several times a week. He had a boat and took fishing trips to Canada. He was especially fond of perch and walleye.

He was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He bowled in leagues, golfed, played euchre and pinochle, and hunted for mushrooms. He and his wife, the former Pauline Glenski, liked to dance. They met at a roller skating rink, when she was employed at Libbey Glass. She later worked with Mr. LaPlante in their market. They were married for 65 years.

One of their hardest blows was when their son, Noel, was killed when the helicopter he piloted crashed on a combat mission in Vietnam in the early 1970s.

Mr. LaPlante is survived by his wife, Pauline; daughters, Margaret Sinkey and Mary Strang; brother, James; and two granddaughters.

Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. tomorrow in HoeflingerBolander Funeral Home where a Rosary service will begin at 7:30 p.m. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

The family suggests tributes to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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ANN ARBOR — Two more dead dogs were found in rural eastern Washtenaw County yesterday, and authorities say the killings may be linked to a series of animal slayings that have occurred since January.

A cocker spaniel and a pit bull puppy were discovered near each other yesterday morning, said Kelly Schwartz, director of operations for the Humane Society of Huron Valley, which is investigating the deaths.

A news crew from WXYZ-TV in Detroit that was working on a story about the killings notified authorities after hunters told them about finding a dead dog, said Tracy Primmer, an assignment editor for the station.

A humane society investigator responded and found a cocker spaniel that had been shot. Later, the investigator found a dead pit bull puppy in the same area.

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Authorities say nearly 40 domestic and wild animals have been found dead in the same general area of Superior Township since January.

The dead animals include six dogs, and the rest were coyotes and foxes.

Ms. Schwartz said officials assume the killings are connected “because you don’t usually find something like this happening.� “I think we believe it’s just somebody that’s disturbed and needs to be stopped,� she said.

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we believe it’s just somebody that’s ‘ I think disturbed and needs to be stopped. ’ Kelly Schwartz, the Humane Society of Huron Valley

The dogs discovered yesterday appeared to have died within the past week, but not in the previous 24 hours. A veterinarian will determine how and when the puppy died.

The cocker spaniel was the first death from a gunshot wound, although a rottweiler and some of the wild animals were decapitated, authorities said.

iff’s Department, which had not been involved in the case, will assign an investigator today, said Cmdr. Dave Egeler. “We’re going to provide them with some additional investigative expertise,� he said.

The carcass of a dog bound with a rope was discovered Saturday in the same general area as the other animals were found, about five miles east of down-

town Ann Arbor.

Two dogs and two foxes were found dead on Friday in the same area, and another seven bodies were found on Thursday. “It’s escalated,� Ms. Schwartz said, although she’s unsure if more carcasses are being found because more people are out looking.

Ms. Schwartz said most animal trappers dispose of the carcasses properly, so finding this many bodies is unusual, even in a rural area.

The Humane Society has an animal cruelty investigator working full-time on the case.

Ms. Schwartz said they have no suspects but are getting numerous tips.

People in the area should accompany their pets when they let them outside, Ms. Schwartz said. The Humane Society is offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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Wilfrid C. LaPlante, 89, beloved husband and father died Saturday, March 25, 2006. Born on October 1, 1916, to Wilfrid and Irene (Frank) LaPlante, Wilfrid owned and operated the LaPlante grocery for twenty-five years. Wilfrid was an Army veteran who served in Africa during WWII. Wilfrid was a life long member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, mushroom hunting, gardening, playing cards and dancing with his wife.

Wilfrid is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pauline (Glenski) LaPlante; daughters, Margaret Sinkey and Mary Strang; granddaughters, Marlene Strang and June Benbrook and brother, James (Ruth) LaPlante. Wilfrid was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Noel in 1971.

The family would like to thank Frank and Marlene Naumann and Jim LaPlante for all of their support and care.

A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. at Hoeflinger-Bolander Funeral Home, 3500 Navarre Ave. Rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will begin on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home and proceed to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Tributes in Wilfrid’s name may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Alice L. Tennery, age 92 years, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, March 24, 2006, in the Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio.

She was born December 18, 1913, in Kenton, Ohio to Burr and Anna (Borst) Stinson. Alice graduated from Kenton High School in 1931.

She worked briefly in retail before she married Raymond W. Tennery on August 2, 1940, and he preceded her in death on June 23, 1993.

Alice was a dedicated homemaker whose primary interests were gardening, sewing, cooking and her family. She was a member of Silver Creek United Methodist Church, Hardin County, Ohio. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Owen Stinson; husband, Raymond and daughter, Elizabeth Tennery.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Timothy) Barrett of Cleveland; son, Harry (Jack Park) Tennery of Toledo; grandsons, O live r a nd I an B a rre tt o f Cleveland and cousins, Helen and Oscar Poland Jr. of Kenton, Ohio.

The family wishes to extend a special "Thank you" to Dr. Scott Frederick; her caregivers, Carrie Waugh, Dianne Zumfelde and Sharon Linenkugel and her good neighbors, Ida Buckmaster, Brad and Linda Gerken and Cam Rowley.

Visitation will be at Walker M o r t u a r y o f N ap o le o n o n Monday, March 27, 2006, from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and at SchindewolfStevens-Stout Funeral Home of Kenton, Ohio on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at SchindewolfStevens-Stout Funeral Home, Kenton, Ohio with Reverend William Koppert officiating.

Interment will be made in Grove Cemetery, Kenton, Ohio.

The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to The Henry County Heart Association or The Henry County Humane Society.

Arrangements are entrusted to Walker Mortuary, Napoleon, Ohio.

FASNAUGH Edith E. Edith Elizabeth Fasnaugh, age 94, of Maumee died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor Care Center. Mrs. Fasnaugh was born in Toledo, OH on January 31, 1912, to Ernest and Emma (Chappell) Embury. Edith was a clerk at the former Woolworths Department Store for 20 years retiring in 1976.

She is survived by her sons, Charles W. Fasnaugh of Toledo; Barnie (Edelgard) Fasnaugh of Maumee and daughter, Dianne L. (Lawrence) Lowry of Toledo. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Fasnaugh; parents and sisters, Dorothy Finney and Margaret Mason.

There will be no visitation and funeral services will be private.

Arrangements by MaisonD ardenne-Walker Funeral Home, Maumee. www.walker funeralhomes.com

JABLONSKI Donald J. Sr. Donald J. Jablonski Sr., age 76, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2006, in The Toledo Hospital. Donald was employed with General Mills for 33 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dolores Jablonski; son, Donald (Peggy) Jablonski Jr.; daughters, Glena (Russel) Clarke, Pamela (Kenneth) Barnswell and Cristi (Daniel) Eshman; stepchildren, Tammy Stanger and Scott Sievers; 17 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren.

There will be no visitation and memorial services are pending.

A rrangements handled by Newcomer Funeral Home (419-473-0300).

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomer family.com

PEREZ Crispin Vittorio Crispin Vittorio Perez, infant son of Nilda Ariola and Guadalupe Perez passed away Friday, March 24, 2006, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

In addition to his parents Crispin is survived by his sister, Maria DeLos Angeles Rojas; grandparents, Eusebio and Guadalupe Ariola, Guadalupe and Ernestina Perez.

Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements by Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel. www.egglestonmeinert.com

Man killed in Defiance DEFIANCE — A local man died after being beaten yesterday across the street from a west Defiance bar, authorities said. Raul C. Padilla, 42, of 1038 Ayersville Ave. was pronounced dead in the Defiance Regional Medical Center.

Isaac Ramos, 37, of 1048 Harrison Ave. was charged with involuntary manslaughter. He was being held last night at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, Stryker, and is to be arraigned at Defiance Municipal Court today.

Dr. James Patrick, Lucas County coroner, said he will conduct an autopsy today.

HESS Loren F. Loren F. Hess, age 64, of Delta, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Toledo. Before retiring in 2003, he was owner and operator of Hess Tool and Die Company in Delta, which he co-founded in 1973.

Loren enjoyed farming and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was born in Wauseon on November 4, 1941, to the late Francis Hess and Loretta Mohring.

Loren is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen M. Hess; sons, Rick (Michele) Hess of Wauseon, Scott (Wendy) Hess of Wauseon; daughter, Kathy (John) Antoszewski of Wauseon; brother, Ronald (Connie) Hess of Wauseon and seven grandchildren.

Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109, Delta. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 410 Taylor St., Delta. Pastor Eric Markovich officiating. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Delta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 6800 W. Central Ave., Ste. D1, Toledo, Ohio 43617, American Cancer Society, Lucas County Unit, 135 Chesterfield Lane, Ste. 100, Maumee, Ohio 43537 or the American Stroke/ Heart Assoc., Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, Ohio 43216-3549 in his memory.

DANNENBERGER Violet Hayden Violet Hayden Dannenberger passed away on March 22, 2006, after a short illness. She was loved by the Vallejo community for the past 17 years. She previously lived in Toledo for over 60 years.

Leaving behind sisters, Fay Davis of Dundee, Michigan and Fern Wilson of Florida; brothers, Merle Hayden of Wisconsin and Richard Hayden of Arizona; loving nieces, Gwen, Julie and Patsy; nephew, Rudy and many great nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on March 30, at 1 p.m. Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo CA.

DEATHS ELSEWHERE

Richard Fleischer ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES — Richard Fleischer, 89, who directed the 1954 sci-fi flick 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, died Saturday.

Mr. Fleischer’s father, Max, and his uncles Dave and Louis, pioneered animated shorts. In the 1930s, they became rivals to Walt Disney with their popular Betty Boop and Popeye the Sailor comedy shorts.

Richard Fleischer also directed Doctor Dolittle (1967); Che! (1969); and Soylent Green (1973).

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Charles Fassold Jr., age 79, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, March 25th, 2006, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born January 18th, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Charles was employed with Lee Storage and Allied Moving for more than 35 years, retiring in 1989. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran, proudly serving his country. He was a member of the American Legion Post#0642 and St. Pius X Church. Charles was an avid gardener, enjoying time outside and also caring for his dog, Bandit. Most importantly he cherished spending time with family and friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Stocker and stepfather, Joseph Stocker Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Angie Fassold; sons, Charles "Joe" (Darlene); Richard (Karen) and Timothy Fassold; grandchildren, Erin and Emily Fassold and great-grandson, Aiden James Willhauck and special boys, Joey and Jimmy Ketchum.

The family will receive guests Tuesday from 2-8:00 p.m. in the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300) with a Rosary being recited in the evening. Funeral services will begin Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3011 Carskaddon Ave. Officiating will be Fr. Jim Sanford.

Entombment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomerfamily .com

Robert Mathias Fehlen Sr., passed away Friday, March 24, 2006, at the age of 82, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Born in Fremont, Ohio, to Mathias and Edith Fehlen on September 27, 1923, he spent both his childhood and adult life in Toledo.

Upon graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1941, he worked briefly for Pepsi-Co. In 1943, he answered his country’s call for service. After basic training, he attended Lake Forest College in Chicago prior to his service in the Pacific Theater. As part of the Army’s 96th "Dead Eye" Division, 38th Infantry, Mine Detecting Corps, he was involved in the invasion of Okinawa. For his distinguished service, he was awarded the Bronze Star. After his discharge, he joined Ohio Bell and remained with the company for 36 years, finishing his career as an Account Executive. He married his wife, Mary Kay on his birthday in 1947, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Together they raised 4 children and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1997, surrounded by more than 100 friends and family members.

Service was a cornerstone of Bob’s life: President of the Parent Council at OLPH, Junior Achievement Advisor, President of the Audit Committee for the Toledo Telephone Employees Credit Union, President in both the Active and the Life Member Pioneer Clubs. He participated actively in the Knights of Columbus and volunteered for the Pioneer Partners Program for 9 years in the "very special arts" T.O.R.C.H. program. In addition, he was a founding member of the Ohio Bell Ski Club and belonged to the Ohio Bell Golf League. His favorite hobbies included gardening, growing roses and making leaded glass lamps. During the year, Bob could be found on annual vacations to Florida and Miley’s Resort in Michigan or popping a batch of popcorn and watching family movies.

Bob once said, "I enjoyed my career at Ohio Bell and my volunteer work with the Telephone Pioneers of America.

We have made many good and true friends. I thank God for the guidance He gave me and the help and encouragement I received from my wife Mary Kay." Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Mathias and Edith Fehlen; his sister, Vivian Miller; brother-in law, John Miller; nephews, Jeffrey Miller and John M ille r; a nd b rot he r- in- law, Andrew Good. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Kay; his four children and their spouses, Marcia (Ken) Slivka, Bob (Mary Ann) Fehlen Jr., Tom (Cheryl) Fehlen, and Jim (Jeanne) Fehlen; his sisters, Norma (Tom) Kanary, Ruth Good, and his many nieces and nephews; his grandchildren, Steven and Eric Slivka, Kristi (Brian) Cyre, Kevin (Susan) Fehlen, and Katie Fehlen, Taylor, Cole, and Kyle Fehlen, Sarah and Michelle Fehlen and his greatgrandson, Ryder Cyre.

Friends may call at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road on Monday, March 27, 2006, from 2-8 p.m. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will begin in the mortuary at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Parkcliffe for all of their care and compassion. The family suggests tributes to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Hospice of Heartland, or the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers.

Mary Jane "Mania" Tucholski, 83, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 24, 2006, in the Toledo Hospital. She was born November 25, 1922, in Toledo to Frank and Louise (Tomaszewski) Sochacki. A devoted homemaker and an excellent cook, Mania was a very generous little lady with a huge heart. Always a caretaker for her family, Mania gave unconditionally and was considered everyone’s best friend.

She was a peacemaker and a very independent lady. Skilled at crocheting, Mania also was a great bargain shopper. She kept her petite size by mall walking for over 40 years. An over 56 year parishioner of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, she was a member of the Altar Society, the Seniors and served as a Eucharistic minister. Mania will always be affectionately remembered as an extraordinarily loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

The recent widow of Anthony "Tony" Tucholski who passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2006, Mania is survived by her loving daughters, Susan Seeman of Lakeland, FL and Elizabeth J. "Betsy" (Zach) Jackson of Toledo; grandchildren, Cindy, Jodi and Sara; great-grandchildren, Kalah, Tony and Austin; special nieces and nephews and her good mall walking friends. In addition to her parents, Mania was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Knakiewicz and Gertrude Cron.

Family and friends may visit Monday from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. in the Sujkowski Funeral Home, Northpointe, 114-128 East Alexis Rd. where on Tuesday a Rosary will be led at 4:00 p.m. by both members of the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Altar Society. Funeral services will begin Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the funeral home and continue with the Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hyacinth Church at 10:30 a.m. Please view and sign the guest registry at www. sujkowski.com

George Bernard Hunter, 80 years, of Temperance, MI passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his son and daughter-inlaw due to complications from congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He spent the last few days of his journey at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, where he was able to take those last few steps in a very dignified manner. George was born in 1925 and while growing up, worked as a gas station attendant and a soda jerk at the Rexall Store at Lewis and Eleanor in Toledo. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and enlisted in the Army in 1944. During WWII, he fought in France, England, and Germany. He was a member of the Black Hawk Division, where he served under General George Patton for nearly 7 months of his two-year stint. George never spoke of the ugliness of the battles, nor of the killings of which he was engrossed in for months.

However, he did speak of the many friends he made, the baths and dinners that he ate out of his helmet, the countless nights sleeping in roadside ditches, and the eggs that he and his GI buddies would "liberate" from the French farms and later cook on the back of idling tanks. George was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, heroism, and meritorious service. He was certainly a hero to his country, as well as members of his family. After returning from the war, he married his sweetheart, Carolyn Claire Taylor May 17, 1947, in Good Shepard Catholic Church in Toledo. George and Carolyn would remain married for over 58 years until her passing in August 2005. It is the belief of his family that it was Carolyn’s passing 6 months ago that really caused George’s death from a broken heart. He never got over the fact that she was gone and often spoke of wanting to be with "Mama". He worked briefly for the Toledo water/gas company before becoming a Journeyman electrician with Local #8 IBEW, which he worked for over 35 years until retirement. George loved sports, his Tigers, Lions, Fighting Irish and his Buckeyes. He loved his cottage in Gaylord, MI and his family. There was a special place in his heart for each of his grandchildren, they were and are, his source of pride.

George leaves behind his daughter, Claudia (Lee) Strope of Sylvania; son, David (Beth); brothers, John "Ray" (Mary), Richard (Carol) all of Toledo and 4 grandchildren, Robert, Julie, Daniel and David. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Agnes; brother, Donald and sister, Marilyn (Jack) Gstalder.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 till 9 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel followed by a Military Escort to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Temperance, MI where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by the pastor, Rev. Daniel Nusbaum. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

Barbara A. Kubicz, 68, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006, in The Toledo Hospital.

Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Ansberg-West Funeral Directors (419)472-7633.

BOWMAN Dr. Rebecca S. Dr. Rebecca S. Bowman ended her valiant nine-month struggle with lung cancer on March 15, 2006, at her home in Columbus, OH. Rebecca was born in Wauseon, Ohio, in 1949, and attended school in Swanton, Ohio.

She earned her B.A. in 1977, her M.A. in 1981 and her Ph.D in 1988, all from the Ohio State University.

She was a Professor of English at Otterbein College, having begun teaching there in 1993. Rebecca loved reading and teaching, and her special academic enthusiasms included detective fiction by women writers, the writings of Henry James, and doing research on forgotten American women writers. Rebecca was an animal lover, and her pets gave her comfort during her illness.

She is survived by her parents, Harold and Mary Bowman, Sun City West, Arizona; her brother, Robert, Glendale, Arizona, and by a wide circle of family and friends.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1st, at Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, on the Otterbein campus, where family will receive friends following the service.

Burial will be at a later date in Swanton, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Homereach Hospice, 3724 Olentangy River Rd., Suite G, Columbus, OH 43214, and Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, OH 43026. Arrangements by Southwick-Good & Fortkamp Funeral Chapel. www.southwick funeral.com

HORTON Robert Clayton Robert Clayton Horton, age 89, of Toledo died Saturday, March 25, 2006, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee. Mr. Horton was born on January 28, 1917, in Democrat, NC to E.L. and Martha E. (Hurst) Horton. Bob was a graduate of Cecil’s Business College and was an accountant at Hunt-Wesson for many years. He was a member at St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Perrysburg. Bob was a WWII Army Veteran serving honorably with the Army Corp of Engineers.

He was also a 32nd degree Mason and enjoyed gardening and Genealogy.

Bob is survived by his son, Robert Horton of Toledo; daughter, Ruth (Alex) Eraybar of Bristol, IN; grandchildren, Laura (Reza) Ghassemi, Leyla Eraybar and Ali S. (Becky) Eraybar; greatgranddaughters, Laila and Laleh Ghassemi. Also surviving are sisters, Sadie Barnard and Ann (Charles) Hart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella May (Rike) Horton; parents; 6 brothers and 2 sisters. The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Swan Creek Retirement Village, 5916 Cresthaven, Toledo in the Community Room on Tuesday March 28, 2006. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association or The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.

Arrangements by MaisonDardenne-Walker F uneral Home, Maumee. www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

PAQUETTE Rita D. Rita D. Paquette, 81, a former resident of Maryhill Dr., Sylvania Township, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006, at the Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek where she has resided for the past 6 years.

Rita was employed as a customer service representative with the former Bostwick and Braun for more than 20 years, retiring in 1990.

Rita was the widow of Ralph L. Paquette, and is survived by her sons, Paul R. and Mike L. (Sherry) Paquette; and grandchildren, Stefanie, Danielle, and Michael Paquette.

Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, OH, Monday March 27th, from 2 - 9 p.m. The funeral ceremony will be conducted at the Grace Lutheran Church, Toledo, at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Merlin E. Jacobs officiating. Interment Toledo Memorial Park.

Those wishing to give memorials, in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider the Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek or the Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

TOMSIC Steve M. Steve M. Tomsic, 78, of Oregon, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006, at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. Steve was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 7, 1927, to Anthony and Frances (Benedict) Tomsic. On May 15, 1954, he married Betty J. Farkas.

Steve was a WWII Army Veteran.

He had worked as a surveyor and a utility coordinator for the State of Ohio from 1954 until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Calvin United Church of Christ, where he was past treasurer and served on the consistory. He was also a member of the VFW Post 4906. Steve will always be remembered for his love of cooking and especially for his Hungarian hot dog sauce. His real love was his family and being with his grandchildren.

In addition to his loving wife, Betty of 51 years, Steve is also survived by his sons, David M. (Debbie), Douglas M. (Mary Lou); grandchildren, Laura (Andrew) Markel, Beverly, Lisa, and Michelle Tomsic; brother, Stanley (Kaye) Tomsic; sister, Frances (James) Shemak. Steve was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry and Anthony Tomsic; sister, Anne Juhasz.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. at the Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, Oregon, where VFW Post 4906 services will be held Tuesday followed by a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Calvin United Church of Christ, 1946 Bakewell St., Toledo, Ohio where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in North Oregon Cemetery.

Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy in Steve’s memory are asked to consider Calvin United Church of Christ.

ALSBACH Teresa S. Teresa S. Alsbach, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was a senior utility clerk for 20 years at Ohio Bell.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Alan (Sally) Alsbach; brother, Stanley (Lee) P i ot e re c k ; s i st e r , G e rt r ud e Kaperski; 2 grandsons, Gregory and Robert and 2 great-grandsons, Blake and Brandon. Teresa was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alsbach. The family would also like to say a special thank you to a very special niece, Sabrina for her loving care of Teresa.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Forest Cemetery with the Rev. Andre Frankle officiating.

Arrangements by the Gasiorowski & Cook Memorial.

RYAN Robert Leo Robert Leo Ryan, 72, of Maumee, passed away Friday, March 24, 2006, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Owosso, MI, on September 3, 1933, the third child of William and Alice Ryan, who preceded him in death along with his brother, Bill; son, Patrick and most recently his sister, Helen of Hemet, CA. Mr. Ryan was a Korean War Veteran having served aboard ship in the U.S. Navy. Bob was a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in economics, and a member of the Alumni Club, and rarely missed a basketball or football game that was televised.

During Mr. Ryan’s business career, he rose to become National Sales Manager of AmericanLincoln, having supervised some 250 sales and service personnel.

In 1973, he worked as a sales manager and realtor with Grogan Realty. In 1980, he and his wife Sandra, along with John & Cheryl Wakelin were cofounders of Briarcrest Realty, which later became Century 21 Americrest Realty, where he served as broker and president of the company. He devoted much of his time to the Toledo Board of Realtors, where he chaired nearly every committee and was an officertrustee. In 1983, Mr. Ryan was selected as Realtor-Broker of the year for Toledo. Other memberships include, Trustee of the Toledo Sales and Marketing Club, and active with the Junior Achievement organization. Mr. Ryan enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He also enjoyed his catholic faith, and the people and clergy of St. Patrick’s Church, where he had been a longtime member.

Mr. Ryan is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Mary, of Toledo; sons, James, of Toledo and Robert of Houston, TX; daughter, Anne and son-in-law, Eric of San Pedro, CA; stepson, Brad Liedel and wife, Jenny of Atlanta, GA; step-daughter, Leslie and husband, Andy Majchrowski of Wheeling, WV; grandsons, Peter, Samuel and Michael of California and Kian of West Virginia; brother, Edward and wife, Debra of Greenville, SC and nephews, Brian, Mike and Chris.

Friends may call at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave. (419-382-1700), on Monday, March 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. where Vigil Services will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, beginning with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church. www.walterfuneralhome.com

KWAPICH Norman R. Norman R. Kwapich, age 76, of Toledo, passed away on March 25, 2006, at the Medical University of Ohio. He was born on June 2, 1929, to Charles and Sophie (Kulwicki) Kwapich in Toledo. Norman had served his country during WWII in the U. S. Marine Corps. He had worked as a machine repairman at Acklin Stamping over 17 years before becoming disabled in 1966.

Norman had been in a wheelchair for 40 years. He loved to hunt and fish, enjoying the outdoors in any weather. In recent years, Norman loved having his buddies over to play poker.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Harry and Emily Plath and sisters, Mary DeWitt and Bernadine Lawecki.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Retha (Plath); daughter, Sue Kwapich of Ketchum, ID; brother-in-law, George Plath; sister and brotherin-law, Ralph and Marge Plath; niece, Diane and many other nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit at the W. K. Sujkowski & Son Funeral Home, 3838 Airport Hwy., on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m., with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at 12:30 p.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

The family wishes to thank all of the doctors and nurses at the Intensive Care Unit at MUO for all the loving care they gave Norm for the past 10 days.

BRADLEY Michael The location for the Celebration of Life Service for Michael T. Bradley has been changed to Wayne United Methodist Church, 202 E. Main St., Wayne, at 2 p.m. on April 8, 2006.

Area Deaths Apger, Harold E., age 43 years, of Morenci, MI, passed away March 25, 2006. Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci.

Bovee, Ida M., age 97 years, of Fostoria, OH, passed away March 25, 2006. Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home, Bowling Green, OH. DeWulf, Ceryil, age 87 years, of Fayette, OH, passed away March 25, 2006. Eagle Funeral Home, Fayette, OH. Dyer, Michael H., age 57 years, of Richmond, IN, passed away March 25, 2006. Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond, IN. Frias, Senaido "Spino", age 81 years, of Fostoria, OH, passed away March 25, 2006. Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria, OH. Guhn, Blaine E., age 66 years, of Fremont, OH, passed away March 25, 2006. Keller-Ochs-Koch Funeral Home, Fremont, OH. Knaggs, John M., age 77 years, of Bairdstown, OH, passed away March 26, 2006. Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore, OH. Sparks, James L., age 68 years, of Holland, OH, passed away March 25, 2006. Short Funeral Home, Archbold, OH. Stelnicki, Mitchel R., age 88 years, of Findlay, OH, passed away March 25, 2006. ColdrenCrates Funeral Home, Findlay, OH. Toney, Marylyn "Miss Toney", age 88 years, of Fostoria, OH, passed away March 25, 2006. MannHare Funeral Home, Fostoria, OH.

In Memoriam Andrea C. Griefendorf April 28,1970 - March 27,1996 It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years, Andrea. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you.

Though we miss you, we would not wish you back to suffer the pain that you went through. Since your passing your sister has had highs and lows. Your mother has of recent joined you and your niece bears your name. A beautiful tribute to your immortality.

Through her and our memories you live on. Till the three of us meet again, we love and miss you.

We’ll bring the six pack. ♼ Love, Rolo & Tracy IN LOVING MEMORY OF SHERI ANNE BURFIELD AUG. 4, 1967-MARCH 27, 1986

HINES William M. William M. Hines, formerly of North Toledo and Erie Michigan died on Sunday, March 26, 2006, in his residence at the age of 82. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during WWII and worked as a truck driver for Central Transport for many years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, VFW Post 2898 and life member of VFW Post 5530.

William was preceded in death by parents, Chauncie and Nellie Hines; wife, Ruth (1995); brothers, Robert and Fred and son-in-law, Paul Faunt. Left to cherish his memory are loving children, Peggy Faunt, Elroy (Sylvia) Hines; brothers, Forest (Betty) and Harry (Carol) Hines; grandchildren, William (Amy) Hines, Paula (Clark) Rhoades; greatgrandchildren, Mallory, Nicholas, Joshua and Jonathon; stepdaughters, Yvonne Williams, Darlene R a hm, Edna A ltmanshofer, Marlene Berry, Rosy George, Georgia Minkowski and Mary Jo Hill; 23 grandchildren and 46 greatgrandchildren.

Family will receive visitors in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, 5300 N. Summit Street, (419-726-1583) on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, from 2-8 p.m. There will be VFW services in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS, 710 Buckeye Street, Toledo, OH on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at 1 p.m. Interment will be private.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are encouraged to c onsider the I nd ian C reek Sanctuary, 1928 W. Temperance Road, Temperance, MI 48182.

Condolences may also be sent to the family at www.jasinfuneral home.com

Twenty years have come and gone since a drunk driver took you away from us and changed our lives forever.

Twenty years of wondering what your life, and ours, would be like if you were still here with us.

Twenty years during which your sister’s four sons were born; sadly, they never had the chance to know you.

Twenty years of missing you each and every minute of each and every day.

The pain of losing you cannot be described, but the joy of having you in our lives for 18 years is a blessing we will always be so thankful for.

You are dearly loved, you are deeply missed, and you will always be "Forever in Our Hearts." ♼ Mom, Dad, Lisa and Family In Loving Memory Robert Stemen, Sr. 2-25-48 to 3-27-00 Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

Forever loved-Forever missed, ♼ Your Family and Friends Tony Barbara 01-06-22 ~ 03-27-82

A truly wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.~Missed everyday.

Gone from our touch but not our hearts. Forever grateful.~

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FROM BLADE WIRE REPORTS

Investor’s bet on oil yields estimated $1.5B NEW YORK — Boone Pickens’ bet on crude oil last year helped the Texas investor take home an estimated $1.5 billion, perhaps the highest-ever one-year income, thanks to the surge to record highs in oil and other commodity prices.

According to a magazine report to be published today, Mr. Pickens and around half the world’s top 100 traders in 2005 focused their investments on the commodities sector, and it paid off. Handsomely.

Trader Monthly, in its third annual list of the wealthiest traders and portfolio managers, found that earnings for at least two savvy investors last year reached the $1 billion milestone for the first time in history.

Mr. Pickens, a longtime oil and gas bull, led the pack. His windfall last year easily tops the legendary haul in 1986 of $550 million by bond trader Michael Milken, the report said, even after being adjusted for inflation.

Time Warner plans 200 stores in China SHANGHAI — Time Warner Inc.’s studio division Warner Bros. plans to open about 200 stores in China over the coming years as demand for branded merchandise increases in China, the Chinese partner of the firm’s consumer products unit said yesterday.

Warner Bros. opened its first China store in Shanghai yesterday, which is operated by a subsidiary of ports-to-telecoms conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.’s toy production unit Hutchison Harbour Ring.

China’s growing population of consumers with excess cash to spend has attracted the likes of Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Co. to China, as they look to cash in on the growing popularity of their trademark characters like Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny.

New York-Israel flights are planned by Delta TEL AVIV — Delta Air Lines said yesterday it aims to resume flying between New York and Israel within a year to expand its international business.

Delta, the third-largest U.S. carrier which is operating under bankruptcy protection, tomorrow will begin nonstop flights between Atlanta’s HartsfieldJackson Airport and Tel Aviv as part of a dozen new routes planned to Europe and the Middle East.

“We intend to make this work financially, and then we will move on to (adding flights to and from) New York,” Glen Hauenstein, a Delta vice president, told a news conference.

“Delta is committed to Israel …There are opportunities to grow tourism in Israel and the United States.”

Bernanke will lead first Fed meeting WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke leads his first policy meeting this week, one all but certain to end with another U.S. interest-rate increase and perhaps a suggestion a 21-month run of credit-tightening is almost over.

Analysts expect the Federal Open Market Committee, gathering in Washington today and tomorrow, to lift the benchmark federal fund rate to 4.75 percent.

This would mark a 15th straight quarter-point hike since June, 2004, when the U.S. central bank began a gradual campaign to boost interest rates from an ultra-low 1.0 percent to keep inflation from flaring up.

Policymakers may tweak their accompanying policy statement, to signal a halt in rate hikes around mid-year, some economists say. Some analysts fear the cumulative increase in borrowing costs is weighing on the U.S. economy and tomorrow’s increase would be the last in the campaign.

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— Sixteen D&W Food Centers Inc. stores were expected to get makeovers starting over the weekend, a few months after Spartan Stores Inc. agreed to buy certain assets of the privately held Michigan grocery chain.

Some were scheduled to be closed yesterday and today, while some others will be closed until later in the week.

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Employee Jerome Todd prepares to box packaging material supplied to manufacturers of weather-stripping at the Cambridge, Ohio, factory of Encore Industries Inc. The company specializes in paint accessories and is expanding.

Bellevue paint accessory firm expands after problem solving

By GARY T. PAKULSKI BLADE BUSINESS WRITER

BELLEVUE, Ohio — Lowcost producers in China and Vietnam were killing Craig Rathbun’s attempts to hold onto a side business supplying inexpensive paint-tray liners to U.S. stores.

But rather than capitulate or head east, Mr. Rathbun and his partners at Encore Industries Inc. got innovative.

To reduce raw material costs, they equipped their factory in Cambridge, Ohio, with machinery that makes the plastic for the liners from recycled pop bottles.

Coupled with advantages in quality and shipping time, the move helped restore the product line’s competitiveness.

Such problem solving has helped transform this Sandusky

County company — which is preparing to move to the suburbs of the city of Sandusky in Erie County — from a $1 million distributor of other people’s products a decade ago to a fullline manufacturer of painting accessories that managers say hit $23 million in sales last year.

For 2006, the family owned firm expects revenues to reach $31 million.

“We try to find out what the customer wants and meet that need,” said Mr. Rathbun, in explaining Encore’s success so far.

It also helps that the firm’s 45year-old president loves his job.

“I look forward to Mondays,” Mr. Rathbun said.

But he’s never far from the business because he built an office behind the garage of his home in Huron, Ohio.

“I stopped wearing a watch in

1998,” he confessed. “But people who know me will tell you that I’m instinctively on time.

His partners include his brother Tim, chief executive officer; sister, Jodi Conley, vice president, and John Wilson, who oversees manufacturing operations but is not a family member.

When the company was established in 1987 in Pittsburgh, the Rathbuns’ father, John, was a major investor.

It was acquired in the mid1990s by the Rathbuns and Mr. Wilson. They moved Encore to northwest Ohio but remained absentee owners until 1997, following the sale of another family business where the siblings were employed.

Gradually, they expanded into manufacturing through a See PAINT, Page 6

t Company: Encore Industries Inc. t Headquarters: Bellevue, Ohio t Founded: 1987 t 2005 revenues: $23 million t Employees: 215 t Top executives: Craig Rathbun, president; Tim Rathbun, chairman t Type of business: manufacturer of painting accessories and other products

The irreplaceable jewels of most businesses these days are not equipment and inventory, but information.

And too many small businesses aren’t adequately protecting those jewels against the epidemic of identity and information theft, said Ron Williams, chief executive of Talon Executive Services, a Fountain Valley, Calif., security company.

Consider: The security of computerized personal data of 56.2 million people was compromised in 2005.

California law holds companies responsible for protecting proprietary information to thwart identity theft and requires notification of customers if information is breached.

Federal law holds employers liable for loss or theft of employee information. Federal fines can be $2,500 per employee.

Fifty-one percent of identity thefts are done by employees or contractors inside a company.

Companies can take protective action without spending a lot of money to prevent the theft of proprietary information, trade secrets, and personal data, say Mr. Williams and Todd Stefan, president of Talon Cyber Tec LLC, a related company to Talon Executive Services specializing in computer security.

They have plenty of experience. Mr. Williams’ 22 years with the Secret Service included a stint in the credit-card and identity-theft section. Mr. Stefan is a pioneer in information security used by many large corporations. Here are easy, inexpensive steps they say even small firms can do.

1. Create strong passwords.

Any word in the dictionary, especially a short one, is a weak password, Mr. Stefan said.

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Budget cuts limit SBA, lead to uncertain times DALLAS MORNING NEWS

DALLAS — In a nearly $3 trillion federal budget proposed by President Bush for 2007, $624 million to run the Small Business Administration sounds like small potatoes.

But the tiny agency for small companies is getting a lot of attention right now, and little of it is good.

Small business owners and Democrats in Congress say the agency is starved for funding and has been squeezed tighter in every budget President Bush has proposed since he took office, even though he touts small businesses as the engine of the American economy.

Outside groups say the skimpy spending is part of a larger goal to fold the SBA as a separate agency and eliminate federal small business contracting requirements.

But the Small Business Administration points to the record number of small business loans it handed out in the last year as proof that smaller budgets don’t mean reduced service.

“Is that a budget cut, or is that a savings?” said Mike Stamler, a spokesman for the agency. “When you do something more efficiently, I just don’t understand people who say you shouldn’t do it more efficiently.”

Suggestions that the SBA is on the verge of being shut down are absurd, he said.

“It’s ridiculous,” Mr. Stamler said.

“There’s nothing in this budget that suggests the SBA is being eliminated.”

Cathy Dougherty, a small business owner in Richardson, Texas, said she has seen, though, how a smaller budget has resulted in fewer services for the small

business community.

“They’re definitely stretched to the max,” said Ms. Dougherty, president of Dougherty Sprague Environmental Inc. “They definitely don’t have the personnel.”

Ms. Dougherty’s firm, which is helping with the Hurricane Katrina cleanup and identified hazardous chemicals after the Columbia space shuttle crash, was recently certified by the SBA’s 8(a) program as a disadvantaged business.

The program is designed to help company owners who can prove they’ve suffered some form of prejudice or discrimination gain access to federal contracts.

Steve Denson, an adjunct professor in the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, said the SBA has a strong role to play.

“SBA is a great training tool, a resource, for emerging entrepreneurs, especially minority entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs,” he said. “Some of their greatest success is in leveling the playing field for the entry of minorities and women.”

But Mr. Denson said cutting the agency’s budget further could result in cutting back those training programs.

He said he’s concerned with reports that large firms are fraudulently or mistakenly applying for — and receiving — federal contracts intended for small firms.

While every federal agency from the Defense Department to the Social Security Administration has small business contracting goals, the SBA oversees the program.

In September, the SBA’s Office of Inspector General released a report stating

DALLAS MORNING NEWS

Cathy Dougherty, president of Dougherty Sprague Environmental Inc., was given a shadow box filled with gifts and a note from NASA. Her firm identified hazardous chemicals after the Columbia space shuttle disaster. that the Small Business Administration needed to tighten its oversight of federal contracting.

“Flaws in the federal procurement process allow large firms to receive small business awards and agencies to receive small business credit for contracts performed by large firms,” the report said.

Lloyd Chapman, president of the American Small Business League, which devotes most of its resources to tracking claims of fraud and abuse at the SBA, doesn’t believe the agency’s shrinking budget is due to a desire to be more ef-

ficient.

“The Defense Department budget is $400 billion,” he said. “The SBA budget is $400 million. That’d be like telling me that, ‘Lloyd, I’m going to buy cheaper bubblegum.’ ” Mr. Chapman said he thinks President Bush’s goal is to eliminate the SBA altogether and simultaneously drop the requirement that a certain portion of all federal contracts go to small businesses.

Even if that doesn’t happen, the Small Business Administration clearly is operating with fewer resources.

Entrepreneur scores with persistence in hard times SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE

Ratanjit Singh Sondhe is a successful entrepreneur with several business ventures, the largest of which — POLY-CARB Inc. of Cleveland — provides more than 500 products including adhesive coatings, waterproofing for navy ships, and the ultra-reflective line marking materials used on super-highways.

Like many successful small

business owners, Mr. Sondhe got a boost in his effort to establish POLY-CARB from the Small Business Administration.

The turbaned native of India was told by others that the SBA would never make him the loan, but Mr. Sondhe’s persistence was rewarded.

During the height of the ’70s oil embargo, and with a wife and child to support, Mr. Sondhe left a safe job as a polymer scientist

to start a company that would produce petroleum-based polymer products.

During his first year of operation, POLY-CARB did $100,000 in sales, and gross profit margins were high, so Mr. Sondhe was ready to expand but needed cash to do so. Determined, Mr. Sondhe went to his bank, which denied his request for a loan, but steered him to the SBA. When confronted with the

SBA’s rules and regulations, he decided it might be wise to hire a consultant to help him get the loan. The consultant told him it was hopeless, but Mr. Sondhe wouldn’t take “no” for an answer.

Mr. Sondhe requested a personal meeting with the SBA officer to find out exactly what they were looking for. After that meeting, he put together a business plan that was eventu-

ally approved by the SBA, giving him a $110,000 loan in 1976. The SBA even asked if they could use his business plan as a model for other loan applicants.

Since then, business has boomed. Today, Mr. Sondhe is in his third location with 40,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space and 12,000 square feet of offices.

Company-wide, he and his employees hold 150 patents.

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Today will be sunny with readings around 50 degrees. Our normal high for this time is 51. This will be the week that will actually start to feel like spring. We have a rainy system moving in later tonight and into Tuesday. Temperatures will fall into the upper 40’s Tuesday with the clouds and rain, but then rebound back to the 50’s on Wednesday, and then the 60’s for Thursday and Friday. Also, a reminder, this is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio. It is a week designed to make us all aware that the severe weather season is right around the corner. While no severe weather is expected this week, we could see thunderstorms this Friday.

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t March 30-April 1 — Ohio Foreign Language Association, Radisson HotelToledo, 800, state. t March 31-April 2 — Ancient Accepted Scottist Rite/Freemasonry, Radisson Hotel-Toledo, 300, state. t March 31-April 2 — North American Youth Sports, various sites, 300, regional. t March 31-April 2 — Ohio Lions District 13-A, Clarion Westgate, 250, state. t April 1-2 — Toledo Roadrunners Glass City Marathon, Wyndham Hotel, 300, regional.

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best-selling fresh salsa,” said Mr. Jaymes, who stocks about six fresh brands and 30 bottled brands of salsa. “People like it so much we don’t even have to put out samples. And when we do, those who haven’t heard of it buy some.”

Williams said.

Clients often hire Talon to try to crack their computer security system.

“We’ll call a key person and say, ‘This is so and so in IT. We have to take you offline for maintenance. What’s your password, and we’ll bring you back up when we’re done.’ Almost everyone gives us their password.”

4. Install anti-virus and antispam software. Many products, often reasonably priced, are on the market that can put up a powerful wall against intruders, Mr. Stefan said.

5. Restrict internal access.

“Remember that 75 percent of security breaches occur from inside,” Mr. Williams said. “That’s where we see small companies unprepared because they want to establish a culture of trust.”

Unfortunately, one bad employee with full access to everything in the company’s computer can steal trade secrets, destroy data, and kill a business, he said.

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Employees prepare salsa in one of the clean rooms at Garden Fresh Salsa Inc.

“Software can run every word in the dictionary in minutes to crack a password,” he said. “It’s called demon dialers.” A strong password has eight characters, some numerals, some letters, he added. It might take a thief 10 minutes to crack a four-character password and three months to crack an eight-character word. “If it takes a long time, that thief will go for another victim,” he said.

2. Change passwords periodically. Part of having a strong password is to change it, Mr. Stefan said. This step protects against former employees, especially in the information technology department, who can access the system and steal data.

3. Be aware. Being conscious that thieves want to steal information and turn it into cash is the first step in data security, Mr.

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Joe’s Gourmet Market on Woodward in Birmingham, gets a couple deliveries of the salsa each week to keep up with demand, said Justin Jaymes, the store’s grocery buyer.

“It’s very popular, unquestionably our most popular,

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‘Wild’ Michigan salsa a big hit FERNDALE, Mich. — Bonner Street may dead-end at a stretch of railroad tracks just south of Nine Mile, but a lot of folks believe a business in a nondescript green-sided warehouse there has unlimited potential.

It was just eight years ago that Jack Aronson was running the Club House Barbeque restaurant in Ferndale, raising five children with wife Annette and struggling to pay the electric bill.

But then destiny — in the form of Mr. Aronson’s unique blend of tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, and more — entered the picture. Mr. Aronson’s “Wild, Mild” concoction caught on with customers so much that people lined up outside the Club House to purchase pints of it.

“I had a card table and a blender set up in the back of the restaurant,” said the burly 6-foot-5-inch Aronson. “I was turning the stuff out, filling fivegallon buckets with it and packing it into plastic containers and hand-labeling them.”

When a local grocery chain owner heard his employees raving about the salsa, he came to see for himself and immediately wanted it on his shelves. Mr. Aronson met that demand, and Garden Fresh Salsa has since mushroomed into an awardwinning product distributed in 35 states and Canada.

Mr. Aronson’s company is expected to take in $30 million this year. The salsa is so popular that competitors have tried to steal the recipe and mimic its packaging.

One of its customers, Papa

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At the prestigious Chile Pepper magazine’s Fiery Food Challenge in Texas last September, Garden Fresh swept classes for “Hot,” “Medium,” “Mild,” and “Specialty Fresh” salsas. They walked away with an unprecedented 32 awards.

Mr. Stefan added, “It’s like locking file cabinets. Set up password-protected cells (on the computer) so only the people who need to access proprietary information can get at it.”

6. Change your attitude.

“Small-business owners think, ‘Information theft won’t happen to me. Cisco’s information is worth a lot more,’ so they don’t protect themselves,” Mr. Stefan said. “If someone steals $3 million from a $10 million company, that’s huge — plus, it kills customers’ trust.”

7. Use intrusion-detection systems on computers. A computer that creates an audit trail will set off alarms when an employee (or outside hacker) tries to do something malicious, Mr. Stefan said.

Many such programs are free.

8. Do background checks before hiring. Many thieves jump from company to company stealing data and quitting just before they’re caught.

“A lot of small and midsized

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Encore has plants in Remer, Minn., and Cambridge, along with a warehouse in Byesville, Ohio. Both of the Ohio operations are in the southeastern part of the state.

They 16-person headquarters staff has run out of room at offices in Bellevue, about 45 miles southeast of Toledo.

Construction of offices is under way in Quarry Lakes Business Park near Sandusky.

Executives expect to move in this spring.

Today, Encore makes plastic paint buckets, trays, liners, brushes, and 450 other products.

Besides its home improvement line, the firm makes buckets for manufacturers of paint and adhesives.

Products produced for retailers can be found in corner hardware stores as well as Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, and other major chains.

Many are sold as in-house brands.

The firm employs 215 people year-round and adds 10 to 15 people in the summer.

“Our biggest challenge is maintaining and controlling our growth,” the company president said.

“We have been asked to put a facility on the West Coast to

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Within the next couple years we need to do that.”

BostwickBraun Co. of Toledo distributes Encore products to 1,200 hardware Conley stores in a 10state region, said Elaine Canning, Bostwick president.

“When we order something, they have it in stock,” she said.

“We turn their product very quickly. They have good on-time shipment percentages.”

Contact Gary T. Pakulski at: gpakulski@theblade.com or 419-724-6082.

Small Business Profile is a weekly feature on local companies. To be considered, send information about your company to Small Business Profiles, Business News, The Blade, P.O. Box 921, Toledo, Ohio 43697-0921.

Some pointers to avoid problems Steps to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft: Do not release personal information over the telephone or Internet.

Secure your mail. Get a mailbox that locks or consider renting a post office box.

Use a shredder to destroy all correspondence, statements, and other documents containing personal information.

Do not leave receipts anywhere, including at ATM machines or self-serve gas pumps.

Be mindful of your billing cycles. If a bill is late, call the issuing agency. It’s possible your mail has been rerouted as part of an identity theft scheme.

Scrutinize your checking and credit statements for unfamiliar credit charges or checks. Look for high dollar purchases, outof-area purchases.

Check your credit report regularly.

Use unusual passwords. Use random combinations of numbers and letters when possible and use as many characters as permitted.

Be proactive. Don’t rely on creditors, credit bureaus, or companies to protect you from identity theft.

—Source: Talon Executive Services businesses do cursory back- for a criminal record in Orange grounds on new hires,” Mr. County. But maybe the person Williams said. “Or they check just moved from Texas.”

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Millen finally makes right call on Harrington He looked perfect for the part.

Tall and strong with a glossy resume, big arm and quiet confidence.

The prototypical NFL quarterback.

Joey Harrington seemingly had it all.

All or nothing, it turns out.

Harrington is finished as the starting quarterback of the Detroit Lions. He’s expected to be traded or released before June 15, when he would receive a $4 million roster bonus.

Harrington, who selfdestructs in the heat of battle, earned the kind of money normally reserved for Super Bowl quarterbacks: $25 million over four years.

Rarely has a highly touted quarterback done so little while earning so much.

Only in America.

How in the name of Greg Landry did Harrington wind up as starting quarterback of the Lions?

Harrington How did it all go so wrong, so quickly?

And why do bad things keep happening to the Lions?

Harrington entered his senior season at Oregon as a Heisman candidate and was a coveted acquisition for the Lions.

However, his happy feet in the pocket, lack of leadership skills and 17-35 career record make you question the sanity of the Lions taking him third overall in the 2002 draft.

Harrington needed to have some success last season. He wasn’t a rookie. He was sold to fans as a franchise quarterback.

Instead, he sold out Lions fans with another poor campaign.

Everyone is going to second-guess Millen for drafting Harrington so high. In metro Detroit, Millen gets the blame when it snows.

But this time it’s better to credit Millen for reaching the proper conclusion and cutting his losses.

Addition by subtraction.

The Lions, who signed freeagent quarterbacks Josh McCown and Jon Kitna, don’t need Harrington, and Harrington doesn’t need the Lions.

He can be a better quarterback from this experience.

If he goes to a team like Kansas City, he can watch and learn as a backup behind Pro Bowler Trent Green. The Chiefs can provide Harrington with the kind of support he needs to be an adequate NFL quarterback.

Stories about player dissatisfaction with Harrington surfaced last season. Once he lost respect in the locker room, his days in Detroit were numbered.

Harrington’s disconnect from his teammates might explain his behavior at the Lions’ recent quarterback camp.

According to media reports, Harrington crashed mentally at the camp. He felt uncomfortable around some of his teammates and didn’t earn the trust of new coach Rod Marinelli, who told Harrington not to report for offseason conditioning.

In the biggest moment of his Lions’ career, Harrington bailed out.

Much in the same way he bailed out of the pocket when the defensive pressure became too great, and the same way he bailed out of his responsibility as the Lions’ alleged offensive leader.

Harrington’s job was to win and to inspire his teammates to play hard, not gripe that he didn’t have their full support.

That’s the burden of being a starting NFL quarterback.

Right up to the bitter end, Harrington never seemed to grasp that fact.

Contact Blade columnist John Harris at: jharris@theblade.com or 419-724-6354.

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Then, before the green flag flew, something went terribly, inexplicably wrong.

While streaking around the Homestead-Miami Speedway oval during a warmup session, Dana failed to notice that another car had spun to a stop, slamming into it at close to 200 mph. Two hours after his

shattered car came to Rahal Letterman Raca rest, the 30-year-old ing, based in ColumDana was pronounced bus — the same team dead at a hospital. that fields IRL phenom “Obviously, this is a Danica Patrick and Invery black day for us,” dianapolis 500 winner team owner Bobby RaBuddy Rice. hal said. “This is a great Patrick and Rice did tragedy.” not run yesterday, but Dana believed he the race went on as had finally gotten planned, with defendhis big break in the ing Indy 500 and IRL Dana months before the points champion Dan season-opening IRL Wheldon beating Helio IndyCar Series race here. After Castroneves by a nose cone. a string of modest successes If the drivers had any jitters rising through racing’s ranks, he going into the race, it didn’t had secured a ride with the elite show by the end — Wheldon

and Castroneves carried off a side-by-side, tire-bumping duel in the final laps en route to the thrilling finish.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dana family and all of Rahal Letterman racing,” said Wheldon, who ran the race with Dana’s No. 17 on his side pod. “It’s a very, very sad day.

I think hopefully we put on a good race.”

Two days before his death — the first in the IRL in three years — Dana was strolling through the paddock, shaking hands and signing autographs.

INSIDE t Just hours after Paul Dana’s death yesterday, the IRL drivers and fans observed a moment of silence and then the race went on as scheduled. t Paul Dana bio box. t Kurt Busch bumps and passes former teammate Matt Kenseth on his way to winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway yesterday. t Crew chief Chad Knaus’ return to the track was much less than he had hoped for.

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WASHINGTON — George Mason’s players stood on the press table, waving their jerseys to the crowd. Coach Jim Larranaga walked around with the nylon net around his neck.

It won’t be the same old schools from the same old conferences at this year’s Final Four — certainly not top-seeded Connecticut.

Buoyed by a partisan crowd and playing some 20 miles from their campus, 11th-seeded George Mason overcame huge disadvantages in size, athleticism and history yesterday to stun the Huskies 86-84 in overtime, ending a stranglehold that big-time programs have enjoyed for 27 years in college basketball’s biggest showcase.

Improbable as it may seem, the powers-that-be are going to have to make room for a suburban commuter school from Fairfax, Va., that was a dicey choice to make the NCAA tournament as an at-large team.

“I was kidding with one of my assistants,” said Larranaga, a former Bowling Green State University coach. “We’re not just an at-large team, we’re an at-extralarge. And if we win today, we’re going to be an at-extra-doublelarge. I can’t tell you how much fun I’m having.”

The Patriots overcame their deficiencies with heart and tenacity. They were never rattled, even when they trailed by 12 late in the first half and nine early in the second. They hit six straight 3-pointers in the second half, shot 5-for-6 in overtime and outrebounded UConn 37-34 even though the Huskies have three starters taller than any of the Patriots’ frontcourt players.

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Coach Jim Larranaga cuts down the net after his George Mason team, a No. 11 seed, earned a spot in the Final Four.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: ‘I’m a tough little cookie. It’s going to take a lot to knock me out of a game.’

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MINNEAPOLIS — With Florida minutes away from the Final Four, Joakim Noah threw his head back, screamed and pounded his chest as if to announce the Gators’ arrival.

Noah and his fellow sophomore teammates dispatched the last No. 1 seed standing, and are suddenly heading to Indianapolis — perhaps as the favorite.

The young, third-seeded Gators beat a steep learning curve with a 75-62 win over top-seeded Villanova in the Minneapolis Regional final yesterday, and are going to the Final Four a lot sooner than anyone could have thought.

Noah had 21 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, and fellow sophomore Al Horford added 12 points and 15 rebounds.

“When you’re young and you don’t play in these situations, you just don’t know,” Noah said. “I think the more we play in these situations, the better we’re going to become.”

Point guard Taurean Green scored 19 points for Florida (31-6), which will face No. 11 seed George Mason Saturday in the national semifinals. No. 2 seed UCLA will play No. 4 seed LSU in the other game.

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“We’re the Gator boys. The Gator boys are hot right now,” Noah said.

Villanova star Randy Foye fouled out with 28.9 seconds left and walked slowly to the bench to hug his coaches and teammates, as tears streamed down his face. He carried the Wildcats (28-5) for the second time in three days, without any help from fellow senior Allan Ray. “Like Randy said, this is going to hurt for a while,” said Ray, who had 11 points on 5-for19 shooting.

Foye had 25 points, but Lee Humphrey helped keep him from getting free behind the 3-point line. Foye missed six of his eight 3-pointers.

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NOTABLE: Former Nebraska quarterback Scott Frost has accepted an offer to become a graduate assistant at Kansas State.

“I’ll always have Nebraska in the middle of my heart,” Frost said.

“But several factors made Kansas State the best choice to start off my coaching career.”

Frost led Nebraska to a 13-0 record and a share of the 1997 national championship, but was drafted by the New York Jets to play safety.

He spent parts of seven seasons in the NFL.

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By DAVE HACKENBERG BLADE SPORTS WRITER

University of Toledo athletic director Mike O’Brien is a leading candidate for the same job at Colorado State University, the Denver Post reported over the weekend.

O’Brien, however, said yesterday that his involvement, thus far, is limited to having been contacted by a search firm hired

by Colorado State.

“Almost any vacancy involving an athletic directorship these days involves a search firm,”

O’Brien said. “And the search firm has contacted me. That’s it.

I have no idea what stage the search is at.”

O’Brien said his name comes up for various openings, “simply because we’ve had success here at UT athletically and academiO’Brien cally.”

Colorado State, located about 75 miles north of Denver in Fort

Collins, is seeking a replacement for Mark Driscoll, who is leaving the AD position on Friday for a job in the banking industry.

Colorado State is a member of the Mountain West Conference.

Fellow member New Mexico recently hired Bowling Green’s Paul Krebs as its athletic director.

The Denver Post’s article did not name sources, but said that several athletic directors from around the country indicated CSU is interested in O’Brien.

The university has hired Nei-

nas Sports Services as its search firm. Its president, Chuck Neinas, is a former commissioner of the Big Eight Conference and exexecutive director of the College Football Association (CFA).

O’Brien became UT’s athletic director in January, 2002, after five years as associate athletic director at Kansas State. Before that, he was AD at Lamar University from 1993-97.

Search to begin for Tagliabue’s successor ORLANDO, Fla. — Paul Tagliabue has never been so relaxed.

Looking fit and rested after an arduous year of labor negotiations, the outgoing NFL commissioner began preparing yesterday for his hardest remaining task: ensuring that his successor is chosen in a less contentious process than he was 17 years ago.

That will begin today, when Tagliabue chooses a committee to search for his successor. The two front-runners to replace him seem to be Roger Goodell, Tagliabue’s right-hand man, and Atlanta general manager Rich McKay. But first, Tagliabue must put together his search committee, which will surely represent a broader spectrum of owners than the group Pete Rozelle appointed when he announced his resignation at these meetings in

1989.

That group of insiders recommended Jim Finks, then the New Orleans general manager.

Another group, which included new Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, rebelled and supported Tagliabue.

After seven months, Tagliabue was finally chosen when several members of the Tagliabue original committee switched, including Dan Rooney of the Steelers, Wellington Mara of the Giants and Art Modell, then of the Browns.

Those three ended up being among Tagliabue’s staunchest supporters while Jones differed with him on many issues. But such are the politics of the NFL. Though finding a successor is Tagliabue’s immediate priority, he seemed at ease yesterday,

uncharacteristically schmoozing briefly with media members.

“I feel great,” he said.

One indication was his choice of dress.

Even in the informal settings of these meetings, Tagliabue normally wears a sport coat.

On this day, he began in a yellow checked sport shirt, then changed to a red short-sleeved pullover, while his aides still wore the traditional blazer.

Today, he will likely go back to the more formal attire as he addresses owners on the state of the NFL, then appoints the search committee.

The makeup of that group is the subject of considerable speculation. But one thing is sure: It will include owners with different opinions on the most divisive issue the league has faced recently: the split between high and low-revenue teams.

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influence with the high-revenue teams. Some other potential members from that group are Robert Kraft of New England and Bob McNair of Houston.

One low-revenue representative might be Wayne Weaver of Jacksonville, who is well respected by Tagliabue and other owners. Another might be Raiders CEO Amy Trask, who is respected by owners and the league office.

Yet another possibility might be John Mara of the Giants, Wellington’s son. His team is in the middle of the revenue group but moving up because of its market and the new stadium it is building. But Rooney is likely to be held back because he has traditionally been brought in to mediate disputes, something that is harder to do if he is on the original committee.

But that was simply speculation yesterday.

FROM THE BLADE ARCHIVES: t March 27, 2005: Storm beats Dayton in shootout: Doug Andress, the final sniper of the shootout, beat Dayton goalie Michael Ayers to give the Toledo Storm a 3-2 ECHL victory in Fairborn last night. The victory leaves the Storm in a tie for fourth place in the league’s North Division, four points behind first-place Reading. t March 27, 1986: Hopson and Sellers lead Ohio State to victory. Toledoan Dennis Hopson scored 26 points and co-captain Brad Sellers contributed 17 to lead the Buckeyes to a 73-63 win over Wyoming in the 49th National Invitation Tournament championship last night. Hopson, a junior guard, hit nine straight field goals and keyed a 12-2 spurt late in the first half that put the Big 10 Conference team in control of the game.

Sellers, a 7-foot senior, added 17 points and 12 rebounds.

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t March 27, 1986: Duda is second: Bridgette Duda, swimming for the Sylvania Swim Club, placed second in the 10-and-under age group in the 50-yard breaststroke in the Ohio Junior Olympic Championships at Cincinnati.

Duda posted a time of 35:98, the best of her career.

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Williams ties Anthony for victories on PBA Tour ASSOCIATED PRESS

INDIANAPOLIS — Walter Ray Williams Jr. tied the late Earl Anthony for the PBA Tour victory record yesterday, beating Pete Weber 236-213 in the final round of the Denny’s World Championship for his 41st win in a major PBA tournament.

The 46-year-old Williams earned $100,000 and a four-year exemption.

“I’m just ecstatic,” Williams said. “Records are meant to be tied, broken or whatever. Because the media makes such a big deal of it, it makes it even better.

“I performed pretty decent, and got a couple breaks to go along with it,” he said after throwing six strikes and four spares in the final round.

Beginning with the second frame, Williams rolled four straight strikes, while Weber struggled to make spares. Williams was already leading 129-94 when Weber’s first throw in the seventh frame left a 7-10 split.

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Weber, who had just one strike in the first seven frames, finished with four strikes, but by then, Williams was safely ahead.

Williams rolled strikes in the seventh and eighth frames, picked up the 10 pin for a spare in the ninth frame and left only the 4 pin on his first ball in the 10th frame to seal the victory with 217 pins. He picked up that spare, then knocked down nine more pins on his last throw for the final margin.

Skiing CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine — Daron Rahlves ended his 13-year racing career by successfully defending his super-G title at the U.S. national championships.

Another Californian, 21-yearold Stacey Cook, edged local favorite Kirsten Clark for the women’s super-G title.

The win gave Rahlves his seventh national title, including four in super-G. He will not

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Rahlves, runner-up to local favorite Bode Miller in Saturday’s downhill, covered the Narrow Gauge course in 1 minute, 18.80 seconds. Scott Macartney placed second in 1:19.11.

Thomas Lanning was third in 1:19.55 — leaving Miller fourth.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Mike Anderson, who led Alabama-Birmingham to a 24-7 record and an NCAA tournament appearance this season, has been hired as Missouri’s basketball coach, taking over following Quin Snyder’s resignation last month.

Anderson is the first permaHigh school basketball nent black head coach at MisEAST LANSING, Mich. — For souri, although Melvin Watkins, the first time, schools from a Snyder assistant, served as Saginaw won two of the four interim coach. state championships — Saginaw Buena Vista in Class C and Sagi- College golf naw Arthur Hill in Class A. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — With The Arthur Hill Lumberjacks were never able to win a state junior Kim Kester earning title with former Michigan State medal honors, Toledo captured and current NBA player Jason its third tournament title of Richardson, but Darquavis the season by cruising to a 26Tucker’s nine points in the stroke victory at the 18-team second overtime were enough William and Mary Invitational. to lead the Lumberjacks past The Rockets shot 304 yesterday Okemos 85-84 in the longest to finish with a two-day total of Class A championship game in 602. William and Mary finished second at 628. state history.

Kester matched her careerTory Jackson’s 24 points led Buena Vista past Berrien Springs best round with an even-par 72 to finish with a three-over-par 57-52 in Class C. In Class B, Detroit Renaissance 147. Sophomores Tammy Clelbeat East Grand Rapids 55-51 to land (72-78) and Joanna Perikeep the state’s longest winning versoff (74-76) tied for second streak alive. The Phoenix victory place at 150.

Freshman Boram Lee tied for meant that at least one Detroitarea team has won a champion- ninth at 155 (77-78) and junior Natalie Storck tied for 17th at ship for 49 straight years.

In the day’s first game, Wyo- 158 (79-79).

“It was a great team effort ming Tri-Unity Christian spoiled history by beating Mt. Pleasant with everybody shooting under Sacred Heart 65-51 to win the 80 and placing in the top 20,” Class D title. Sacred Heart coach Toledo coach Nicole HollingKeisha Brown was trying to join sworth said. a small national list of females to Tennis win state championships.

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — The lone American woman left at the Nasdaq-100 Open is Jill Craybas, which says something about Amelie Mauresmo’s title chances.

With several top players absent or already eliminated, the No. 1-ranked Mauresmo eased into the fourth round by beating hobbled French compatriot Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-0.

Craybas knocked off a seeded opponent for the second day in a row, sweeping No. 27 Klara Koukalova 6-1, 6-2.

In men’s play, No. 3 David Nalbandian won the final 11 games to rally past Tomas Berdych 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-0.

No. 5 Nikolay Davydenko rallied to beat No. 25 Marcos Baghdatis 2-6, 6-2, 7-5. Baghdatis, the Australian Open runner-up, double-faulted three times in the final game.

Davydenko next plays No. 22 Marcio Ancic, who hit 17 aces and lost only 11 first-serve points while beating Florent Serra 7-6 (4), 6-7 (11), 6-2.

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By DEBBIE JUNIEWICZ SPECIAL TO THE BLADE

FAIRBORN, Ohio — The arena crew spent more time on the ice yesterday than the hockey players.

The Dayton Bombers played host to the Toledo Storm but the ice was anything but inviting as crews were called onto the surface four times before the midway point in the second period to repair gouges and reset the net.

The fifth stoppage of play, with 12:03 to play in the second period, proved to be the last as the game at the Nutter Center was postponed “due to ice conditions.”

The Storm led 2-1 when the game was suspended.

The game is expected to be played Wednesday, with league officials deciding today whether it will be resumed from the point of suspension, or started over.

“We tried to let things go as long as we could, but it got to the point where the safety of the players became a concern,” Storm coach Nick Vitucci said.

“You’ve got to think of the players’ best interests and not put them in harm’s way.”

Dayton scored first when center Paul Kelly posted his 16th goal of the season at the 10:28 mark.

Officials stopped play to work on the ice near the visitors net and players went to the locker room with 5:53 left to play in the opening period. The break seemed to benefit the Storm, as Ken Magowan scored within a minute after play resumed.

Later in the first period, the players had to endure another lengthy delay with 1:50 to play.

“The players were getting frustrated and I told them to try to go with the flow,” Vitucci said.

After a two-minute break after the conclusion of the first period, the teams were back on the ice but not for long. Four minutes into the period, the crews were back on the ice.

“We’d play for five minutes and be off for 15. It wasn’t good for the guys,” Vitucci said.

Storm right wing Matt Schmidt scored at the 14:12 mark to give Toledo a 2-1 lead. The game was called shortly thereafter when a chunk of ice went flying at the 12:03 mark, exposing concrete.

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TAMPA — Carlos Pena was unconditionally released yesterday by the Detroit Tigers after the first baseman struggled during spring training.

Pena batted .160 with one home run in 50 at-bats in exhibition games.

He split last season between Detroit and Triple-A Toledo. He hit .235 with 18 homers in 79 games with the Tigers and .311 with 12 homers with the Mud Hens.

Pena signed a $2.8 million, one-year contract that wasn’t guaranteed and will receive $688,525 in termination pay.

The Tigers acquired him from Oakland in 2002 with Jeremy Bonderman and Franklyn German for Jeff Weaver, and he showed flashes of promise but

often struggled at the plate.

Pena began last season as the starting first baseman, but was sent down to Toledo with a .181 batting average on May 31. After being recalled Aug. 17, he hit .286 with 15 homers with 30 RBIs in 38 games.

“If he would’ve hit like he hit the last six weeks of the season, we would’ve found a spot for him,” Tigers president and Pena general manager Dave Dombrowski said.

Pena’s career average is .243 with 85 home runs — 50 in August or later — and 240 RBIs in 489 games since making his major league debut with Texas in 2001. He led Detroit with 27

homers and was third with 82 RBIs two years ago.

This spring, he was beaten out of a roster spot by first baseman Chris Shelton and designated hitter Dmitri Young.

Pena went into manager Jim Leyland’s office and asked where he stood with the team early yesterday morning.

“I told him, ‘As we speak, you’re not on my 25,’ ” said Leyland, referring to his 25-man roster. “I wasn’t going to give him a run-around.

“I think he’s going to be successful and I hope he is. I don’t think he’s going to be unemployed very long.”

Yesterday: YANKEES 9, TIGERS 8 TAMPA — New York starter ChienMing Wang left in the third inning

with a bruised right knee after being hit by a batted ball.

Wang was hit by Curtis Granderson’s hard one-hop liner. After briefly walking gingerly around the mound, he was taken out of the game. The right-hander underwent X-rays at a local hospital, which were negative.

“Everything was normal, so that’s good,” Yankees manager Joe Torre said. “One thing you don’t want to mess with now, even though there’s nothing that’s going to be long term here, you don’t want him favoring something and wind up hurting his arm. So, you’re just going to have to see how long it takes.”

Wang is competing with Jaret Wright and Shawn Chacon for two rotation spots behind opening day starter Randy Johnson and Mike Mussina. He allowed two runs and three hits in 21/3 innings. New York plans on using four starters during the first couple weeks of the season because of off days.

Gary Sheffield had an RBI double in the first and hit a two-run single

Graves vying for spot in Indians’ bullpen zone today and threw a couple good sinkers and a couple good breaking balls,” Wedge said.

“The end result wasn’t an indication of how he pitched. For whatever reason, the ball is really flying out of right field here this year.”

The Indians scored six runs off left-hander Brandon Claussen, who lasted four innings. Grady Sizemore had a two-run double, and Travis Hafner hit a windblown homer to right. Sizemore later drove in another run with his fifth triple of the spring.

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Danny Graves has a new look and a totally different outlook.

With a mop of highlighted hair tumbling to the top of his shoulders, Graves struggled through his one inning yesterday during the Cleveland Indians’ 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the team that cast him aside last season.

It was the first shaky appearance this spring for Graves, who is competing with Steve Karsay for a spot in the Indians’ bullpen.

“I’ve pitched well enough that if, unfortunately, I don’t make the team here, I’ll have a chance somewhere else,” Graves said.

“My performance has been the best I’ve had in any spring.”

Graves’ career bottomed out on an ugly afternoon in Cincinnati last May, when he got jeered after another poor performance and made an obscene hand gesture to one unrelenting fan.

The Reds cut their ties with him a day later, citing his 7.36 ERA. The Mets gave him another chance, but he had a 5.75 ERA in 20 appearances and was released. Finally, the Indians offered him a minor league contract in December, a chance to resurrect his career with the organization that drafted him.

He has grown his hair, added tattoos and gotten the bite back on his sinker, his most indispensable pitch.

“I feel like I’m back to normal,

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Danny Graves has longer hair and more bite on his sinker this spring. Yesterday was his first bad outing for the Tribe. more mentally than anything,” Graves said. “I feel more like a baseball player again. All I wanted was the opportunity to play again. This was the perfect spot. So far, everything is working out well.”

Heading into yesterday’s game, Graves had allowed only three earned runs in 112/3 innings, forcing the Indians to give a lot of thought to one of their final roster decisions. Karsay has been inconsistent, giving up

eight earned runs in 13 innings.

Karsay allowed a pair of hits in a scoreless third inning yesterday. Graves followed and retired the first two batters on six pitches. Then the inning went bad.

Austin Kearns hit a wind-blown homer to right, the first of four consecutive hits that accounted for three runs.

Afterward, manager Eric Wedge said Graves pitched better than the numbers showed.

“He was down in the strike

REDS/LARUE: Cincinnati catcher Jason LaRue will have surgery today on torn cartilage in his right knee.

LaRue, who started 104 games last season, felt pain in the knee after catching Paul Wilson throwing batting practice yesterday.

YANKEES/POSADA: New York catcher Jorge Posada worked out for the first time since breaking his nose and is hopeful of being ready for opening day.

Posada was hit in the face by a ball while playing catch with backup Kelly Stinnett before Wednesday’s night game against Boston.

TWINS/MAY: Minnesota released veteran left-handed reliever Darrell May, who has been with Kansas City, San Diego and the New York Yankees the past two seasons.

May was 1-4 with a 6.78 ERA in 24 games last season, 22 for the Padres and two for the Yankees.

GIANTS/BONDS: San Francisco left fielder Barry Bonds might not take another Cactus League swing, choosing instead to rest his tender left elbow and surgically repaired right knee before the season starts.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 40 21 10 90 237 227 N.Y. Rangers 39 20 12 90 227 180 New Jersey 35 27 9 79 200 207 N.Y. Islanders 33 32 5 71 207 237 Pittsburgh 18 41 12 48 205 281 Northeast Division W L OT Pts GF GA x-Ottawa 48 16 6 102 277 169 Buffalo 44 21 5 93 239 206 Montreal 35 27 9 79 211 220 Toronto 33 32 6 72 215 240 Boston 28 32 12 68 205 231 Southeast Division W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 46 18 6 98 260 216 Tampa Bay 38 28 5 81 224 225 Atlanta 35 30 6 76 237 240 Florida 31 30 9 71 202 216 Washington 23 38 9 55 201 271 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 48 15 7 103 262 180 Nashville 42 21 8 92 226 203 Columbus 28 40 3 59 181 249 Chicago 21 38 11 53 180 244 St. Louis 20 37 12 52 178 251 Northwest Division W L OT Pts GF GA Calgary 39 24 8 86 187 181 Colorado 39 25 8 86 254 222 Edmonton 36 24 12 84 231 231 Vancouver 38 28 6 82 228 222 Minnesota 32 32 7 71 203 190 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 48 20 3 99 235 186 Anaheim 37 21 12 86 214 192 San Jose 36 24 10 82 227 210 Los Angeles 38 28 5 81 232 238 Phoenix 33 34 4 70 214 234 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss or shootout loss. x-clinched playoff spot

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YESTERDAY Dallas 3, Calgary 2 San Jose 5, Chicago 4, OT Montreal 6, Pittsburgh 5 Toronto 4, New Jersey 3 Edmonton 4, Colorado 3, SO SATURDAY Columbus 5, Detroit 4, SO Boston 5, Buffalo 4 Montreal 6, Toronto 2 Philadelphia 6, Ottawa 3 Washington 3, Carolina 1 N.Y. Islanders 5, Atlanta 1 Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO Colorado 3, St. Louis 2, OT San Jose 5, Minnesota 1 Anaheim 5, Phoenix 2 Edmonton 3, Vancouver 2 Los Angeles 6, Nashville 4 TONIGHT Detroit at St. Louis, 8 Florida at Boston, 7 Tampa Bay at Carolina, 7 Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 7 Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 TOMORROW San Jose at Columbus, 7 Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:30 N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 7:30 Minnesota at Edmonton, 9 Nashville at Phoenix, 9

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First Period – 1, Calgary, Lundmark 7 (Leopold), 10:56 (pp).

Second Period – 2, Dallas, Kapanen 10 (Hagman, Klemm), 1:52 (sh). 3, Dallas, Modano 27 (Miettinen, Zubov), 6:18 (pp). 4, Calgary, Leopold 2 (Iginla, Huselius), 6:46 (pp). 5, Dallas, Arnott 28 (Barnes, Morrow), 7:51.

Third Period – None.

Shots on goal – Calgary 6-5-8–19. Dallas 11-93–23.

Power-play Opportunities – Calgary 2 of 11; Dallas 1 of 8.

Goalies – Calgary, Kiprusoff 35-20-8 (23 shots-20 saves). Dallas, Turco 38-17-3 (19-17).

A – 18,584 (18,532). T–2:19.

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DALLAS — Mike Modano scored his first power-play goal in 1988 while playing for the Minnesota North Stars. He finally broke the franchise record 17 years later — long after the team moved to Texas.

Modano set the mark in the second period yesterday and San Jose 2 1 1 1 – 5 Niko Kapanen added a shortChicago 2 1 1 0 – 0 handed goal to send the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the First Period – 1, San Jose, Rissmiller 2 (Goc, Smith), Calgary Flames.

3:02. 2, Chicago, Vrbata 10 (Cullen, Seabrook), 3:39.

3, Chicago, Holmqvist 10 (Bell, Vrbata), 14:29 (pp). 4, Modano notched his 135th San Jose, Bernier 9 (Cheechoo, J.Thornton), 16:46.

Second Period – 5, Chicago, Vrbata 11 (Cullen, Wis- man-advantage goal at 6:18 of niewski), 6:50. 6, San Jose, Ekman 17 (J.Thornton, the middle frame. He beat CalPreissing), 18:06.

Third Period – 7, San Jose, Smith 9 (Nieminen, gary goaltender Miikka KipruDavison), 7:33. 8, Chicago, Calder 19 (Vrbata, Bell), 18:48 (pp). soff on a one-timer from the slot Overtime – 9, San Jose, Preissing 11 (J.Thornton, to move in front of Brian Bellows Marleau), 1:24.

Shots on goal – San Jose 16-11-6-2–34. Chicago on the team’s career list and give 6-15-12-1–34.

Goalies – San Jose, Toskala 32-17-5 (34 shots-30 the Stars a 2-1 lead. saves). Chicago, Khabibulin 13-23-0 (34 shots-29 “It’s something I’ve known saves).

A – 10,121 (20,500). T–2:19 I was creeping up on,” said Modano, who hasn’t played for Toronto 2 1 1 – 4 any other NHL franchise. “It’s New Jersey 1 0 2 – 3 been fun chasing these numbers First Period – 1, Toronto, Kilger 15 (Tucker), 8:34. 2, and breaking records. I’m fortuNew Jersey, Rasmussen 5 (Parise, Brylin), 17:42 (pp). nate enough to be around long 3, Toronto, Wellwood 11 (Tucker), 18:36.

Second Period – 4, Toronto, Sundin 20 (White, enough to accumulate those Ponikarovsky), 15:53. Third Period – 5, New Jersey, numbers and have great playGomez 26 (Gionta, Brodeur), 2:24. 6, Toronto, Stajan 10 (Berg), 11:48. 7, New Jersey, Elias 9 (Gomez, Raers around you to reach those falski), 16:23 (pp).

Shots on goal – Toronto 17-7-6–30. New Jersey goals.”

10-11-17–38.

Jason Arnott snapped a 2-all Goalies – Toronto, Aubin 1-0-0 (38 shots-35 saves).

New Jersey, Brodeur 32-23-7 (30 shots-26 saves). tie with his 28th goal of the seaA – 13,593 (19,040). T–2:19. son early in the second period Montreal 2 3 1 – 6 and the Stars held on to win for Pittsburgh 0 3 2 – 5 the 10th time in 12 games.

Marty Turco stopped 17 shots First Period – 1, Montreal, Higgins 15 (Koivu, Ryder), 4:24 (pp). 2, Montreal, Bonk 5 (Sundstrom, for Dallas, which stretched its Streit), 5:05.

Pacific Division advantage over Second Period – 3, Pittsburgh, Armstrong 11 (Crosby, Gonchar), :41 (pp). 4, Montreal, Higgins 16 Anaheim to 13 points.

(Koivu, Souray), 3:14. 5, Pittsburgh, Surovy 11 (Ouellet, Welch), 6:04 (pp). 6, Montreal, Kovalev 19 (Streit, Zednik), 10:51 (pp). 7, Pittsburgh, Armstrong 12 (Hilbert), 12:51 (sh). 8, Montreal, Kovalev 20, 19:40 (pp).

Third Period – 9, Pittsburgh, Welch 1 (Melichar, Crosby), 1:39. 10, Montreal, Ryder 28 (Dandenault, Koivu), 13:00. 11, Pittsburgh, LeClair 17 (Koltsov, Malone), 14:05.

Shots on goal – Montreal 9-14-2–25. Pittsburgh 8-16-11–35.

Goalies – Montreal, Aebischer 26-16-2 (35 shots30 saves). Pittsburgh, Fleury 11-24-5 (25 shots-19 saves).

A – 14,807 (16,940). T–2:20.

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Second Period – 4, Edmonton, Staios 8 (Horcoff, Greene), 19:05.

Third Period – 5, Edmonton, Stoll 20 (Torres), 3:51.

6, Colorado, Dowd 5 (May, Hinote), 12:33.

Overtime – None.

Shootout–Edmonton 1 (Samsonov G, Smyth NG, Peca NG); Colorado 0 (Laaksonen NG, Hejduk NG, Sakic NG); Shots on goal – Edmonton 10-6-10-1–27. Colorado 13-8-9-4–34.

Goalies – Edmonton, Roloson 10-20-4 (34 shots-31 saves). Colorado, Budaj 11-8-6 (27 shots-24 saves).

A – 18,007 (18,007). T–2:32.

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Turco set a single-season franchise record with his NHL-high 38th victory, coming up with key third-period saves on rebound attempts by Byron Ritchie and Jarome Iginla.

“He’s had a very good year,” Stars coach Dave Tippett said.

“The number he cares most about is wins. The other numbers are inconsequential. That’s a credit to him — 38 wins is a lot of wins.”

Turco (2003-04) and Ed Belfour (1997-98) shared the previous mark of 37 wins.

“We showed a lot of character today,” Turco said. “Calgary brings it on every shift. We’ll definitely take the two points.”

Jamie Lundmark and Jordan Leopold had power-play goals for Calgary, which has lost five of seven and failed to extend its lead in the Northwest Division.

CANADIENS 6, PENGUINS 5 PITTSBURGH — Chris Higgins and Alex Kovalev each had two goals to help Montreal avoid a season sweep. Colby Armstrong had two goals for the Penguins.

MAPLE LEAFS 4, DEVILS 3 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jean-Sebastien Aubin made 36 saves in his season debut, and Chad Kilger, Kyle Wellwood, Mats Sundin and Matt Stajan had Toronto goals.

OILERS 4, AVALANCHE 3 DENVER — Sergei Samsonov scored the lone shootout goal on the first attempt for Edmonton.

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during a three-run second that put New York ahead 4-1. Bubba Crosby’s two-run homer in the eighth gave the Yankees a 9-8 lead.

Tigers shortstop Carlos Guillen left with lower back stiffness, a problem he has experienced during the exhibition season.

“It doesn’t seem to be serious, but you never know,” Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. “I thought it was all better a few days ago.”

Guillen said the injury is “no big deal.”

Ivan Rodriguez went 3-for-3 with three RBIs. He had a sacrifice fly in the third and hit a tiebreaking RBI single off Tanyon Sturtze in a threerun fifth as the Tigers took a 6-4 lead.

His third hit, an RBI single in the sixth, made it 7-5.

Sturtze gave up three runs and three hits in two-thirds of an inning.

He has a 9.45 ERA over seven appearances.

Detroit starter Nate Robertson went 42/3 innings, giving up five runs and 10 hits.

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Chris Coste has spent 11 seasons in the minor leagues, waiting and hoping to get the call that tells him he’s finally going to the majors. His perseverance soon could pay off.

The 33-year-old Coste is having an impressive spring that’s making it difficult for the Philadelphia Phillies to keep him off the final roster.

“He’s getting the opportunity and taking advantage of it,” manager Charlie Manuel said.

The right-handed hitting Coste went 1-for-3 in the Phillies’ 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox yesterday. He’s batting .471 (16-for-34) with three homers and 11 RBIs. A nonroster invitee to camp after hitting .292 with career highs in home runs (20) and RBIs (89) for Triple-A ScrantonWilkes-Barre last season, Coste could become a valuable addition because of his versatility.

Catcher is his best position, and he also plays first base and third base and left field if needed.

“I’ve dreamed of wearing a major league uniform since I was 5,” Coste said, who grew up in Fargo, N.D., and attended Division III Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. He was the best position player — and best pitcher — at Concordia, but wasn’t drafted.

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Busch bumps buddy for fifth Bristol win ASSOCIATED PRESS

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kurt Busch’s friend and former teammate was in his way. So Busch banged Matt Kenseth aside — the first of two hard shoves Kenseth received — to win yet another race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Opinions differed afterward if Busch’s brash bump with four laps to go yesterday in the Food City 500 was out of line.

“We had to muscle past Matt Kenseth,” Busch shrugged. “He’s a good friend of mine, but he’ll be OK with it.”

Uhh, not really.

“He knocked me out of the way,” Kenseth said. “I thought if he had a run on me, had me beat, that would have been OK. But he drove extra hard and knocked me out of the way. I thought it was a cheap shot.”

Busch disagreed, believing the move was perfectly legal.

Kenseth was leading, but had slowed because he couldn’t get past Dale Jarrett, who was fighting to stay on the lead lap. Tired of being held up, Busch rammed Kenseth’s back bumper to send him into a slide. That allowed Busch to scoot on by for his fifth victory in the last nine Bristol races.

“I bumped into him a little bit and that was my window to get the lead,” Busch said. “If I was still a teammate of his, maybe I would have let him live. But I was hungry.”

Indeed, it was Busch’s first victory since joining Roger Penske’s team at the start of the season and taking over the famed No. 2 Dodge that nine-time Bristol winner Rusty Wallace drove.

Busch celebrated his victory by jumping from his car, grabbing the checkered flag and doing “snow angels” on the finish line as a nod to the wintry weather that plagued the track all weekend.

“This is unreal,” Busch said.

“I’m just so happy to be able to have this car and have Roger’s privilege to do so.”

Wallace, who missed his first Bristol race in 23 years because he was in his new job as an ana-

t Complete results are on Page 8. lyst for the Indy Racing League, called Busch in Victory Lane.

During the call, Busch told him he was naming the winning car “Rusty.”

“It was very emotional to drive his car,” Busch said. “I mentioned to him, I am going to name the car, and you could almost see that he had a tear in his eye.”

Kevin Harvick was second and seemed disappointed with his best finish of the season.

“Good day for us, but I hate to see Kurt Busch win,” Harvick said. “He’s a big whiner. But what do I know?”

Kenseth wound up third, but had to fight for it. He faded after Busch’s pass, worked his way back up but drew the ire of Jeff Gordon along the way. The two made contact in the closing laps that sent Gordon spinning all the way back to a 21st-place finish.

Still wearing his helmet and HANS device, Gordon stalked Kenseth on pit road. When Kenseth approached in what looked to be an apologetic way, Gordon gave him a hard shove that knocked him back several feet.

The two were quickly separated by NASCAR officials.

“I’m sure he didn’t mean to do it and all that stuff, but I wasn’t happy about it,” Gordon fumed.

“I showed it to him after the race. I like racing with Matt . . . that stuff rarely happens with him. But I’m going to give it back what he gives to me.”

Kenseth took full responsibility for the on-track altercation.

“That was my fault, it was an accident and I didn’t mean to do it,” Kenseth said. “I would be hot, too. He raced hard all day long for his third-place finish and it got taken away from him. I probably should have known better than to go over him.”

Carl Edwards finished fourth and Bobby Labonte was fifth to continue the resurgence of Petty Enterprises. It was the first topfive finish for a Petty car since John Andretti was second here in 2001.

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Kurt Busch (2) begins to bang past his old teammate Matt Kenseth (17) with four laps to go in the Food City 500 yesterday.

Mark Martin and Greg Biffle were sixth and seventh, respectively, to put four of Roush Racing’s five drivers in the top seven.

Kyle Busch, who won Saturday’s Busch race, was eighth.

Ryan Newman was ninth and Kasey Kahne, last week’s winner, rounded out the top 10.

Tony Stewart, who led a racehigh 245 laps, faded at the end and wound up 12th.

“I am really disappointed,” Stewart said. “We had an awesome car. I felt like I ran the most patient race I have ever run at Bristol. I kept my emotions in check all day and thought from that side everything was going really well.”

Bristol is always a race of attrition, with drivers hoping to avoid the numerous accidents while keeping their tempers intact.

This one was no different, except that the usual temper tantrums weren’t in play until very late in the race. Instead, shoddy driving skills seemed to contribute to most of the 18 cautions.

The many accidents led to dozens of torn-up race cars — at one point, a piece of sheet metal from Jarrett’s car flew into the stands — and only 21 of the 43 cars finishing on the lead lap.

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BRISTOL, Tenn. — Chad Knaus’ return to the race track was far from triumphant. In fact, it was pretty terrible.

Knaus, who sat out a four-race suspension for cheating during Daytona 500 preparations, had barely settled into his seat on top of Jimmie Johnson’s pit box before things went wrong for his race team.

Johnson ran into another car on the first lap yesterday at Bristol Motor Speedway, and the contact cut his left front tire. He had to pit for repairs and quickly dropped two laps off the pace.

He never had a chance to recover, slamming into the wall on lap 125 to cause extensive damage to his Chevrolet.

By the time Knaus’ crew fixed it, Johnson was 10 laps down.

“That kind of stuff happens at these race tracks,” Knaus shrugged. “It’s a tough race track. It’s tough racing even if everything is going well for you.”

It’s hardly the return Knaus was looking for. The team won two races and took the points lead during his absence, but left

NASCAR NOTEBOOK Bristol third in the standings after Johnson’s 30th-place finish.

NEW LEADER: Matt Kenseth moved to the top of the Nextel Cup leaderboard by finishing third. He jumped two spots in the standings to take an eightpoint lead over Kasey Kahne.

But it was little consolation to Kenseth, who thought he should have won the race.

“I don’t want to say I don’t care about the points lead because I do,” Kenseth said. “I feel bad. I feel like I keep letting my guys down. They keep getting me the lead at the end and I lose it like I did in [Las] Vegas.”

Kenseth led four times for 124 laps but was knocked out of the way by race-winner Kurt Busch with four laps to go in the race.

Two weeks ago in Vegas, he lost a last-lap battle with Jimmie Johnson.

Still, Kenseth has finished in the top three in three of the five races this season.

TWO TESTS: The clock is officially ticking on NASCAR’s “Car

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The show must go on in racing ASSOCIATED PRESS

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — In most forms of auto racing, the show must go on. And that’s exactly what happened yesterday when the IRL IndyCar Series ran its season-opener just hours after rookie Paul Dana died in a two-car crash during the final practice.

The spectators at HomesteadMiami Speedway were asked to observe a moment of silence during the prerace ceremonies and several of the drivers in the Toyota Indy 300, including eventual race winner Dan Wheldon, had decals of Dana’s No. 17 on their sidepods.

“It’s a very, very sad day,” said Wheldon, who shed some tears and cut short his postrace interview when asked about Dana.

“What’s important today is that our thoughts and prayers are with the Dana family and the people at the Rahal Letterman team,” the Englishman added.

“Racing is what I love. It’s my job to race and I love my job. It can be pretty vicious at times, but there are a a lot of highs, too.”

Helio Castroneves, who finished second to Wheldon by about three feet — the ninthclosest finish in IRL history — said, “Everybody knows the dangers in our sport. I know my mother gets very nervous when she comes to watch me race.”

Fourth-place finisher Dario Franchitti said it was hard not to think about Dana during the race.

“I’m still in shock about the whole thing,” Franchitti said. “I didn’t know Paul very well, but I’ve been through this before. I just feel for his family. It’s such a tragedy.”

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t March 26, 2006: Paul Dana, 30, died during the warmup for the season-opening Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After Ed Carpenter’s car hit a wall and slid to a stop, Dana slammed into it at nearly 200 mph. t Oct. 22, 2003: Tony Renna, 26, died after a crash during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He lost control at nearly 220 mph, went airborne and crashed into a fence. t May 17, 1996: Scott Brayton, 37, died during practice for the Indy 500. Drayton, who had earlier won the pole, had his right rear tire go flat and his car went careening in a wall at more than 230 mph.

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IRL NOTEBOOK GREAT FINISH: Some great side-by-side racing was almost an afterthought because of the tragedy.

But the drivers involved were able to put Dana’s death out of their minds long enough to put on a terrific battle in the waning laps of the 200-lap, 300-mile event.

Wheldon, the 2005 series champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, and two-time Indy 500 winner Castroneves were able to drive lap after lap within inches of each other with only a couple of minor taps of their tires.

“That’s the thing about the IndyCar Series,” said Wheldon, making his IRL debut with his new team, Chip Ganassi Racing.

“I think everybody respects one another an immense amount.

You could see that we could run very close.

“I have to give Helio credit.

Whenever you run side-by-side with Helio, he gives you just enough room. I hope I do the same for him.”

Castroneves, who was leading Wheldon by inches going into the last lap, held desperately to the inside line on the final trip around the 1.5-mile oval, remembering losing to Marlboro Team Penske teammate Sam Hornish on an inside pass here in 2004.

“No way I’m going to give up the inside lane,” Castroneves said. “Dan did a great job.

“Now I don’t know what to do.”

As the two drivers passed in the interview room after the race, Castroneves leaned in to Wheldon and said, “I’ll race with you anytime, man.”

Hornish, who led a race-high 145 laps, fell behind after making a green flag pit stop on lap 160, moments before a caution flag, recovered to finish third, followed by Franchitti and Scott Dixon, Wheldon’s new teammate.

SPARK PLUGS: Wheldon, who won at Homestead for the second straight year, led only eight laps on the way to his 10th career victory. ... Only 10 of the 17 cars that started the race were running at the finish, the fewest since 10 cars finished at this race in 2005. ... The winner average 167.730 in the race slowed by four cautions for a total of 32 laps. ... Yesterday’s crowd was estimated at 30,000.

of Tomorrow” that is scheduled to make its racing debut one year from now at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Four teams will send drivers — Jeff Burton, Reed Sorenson, Carl Edwards and Penske Racing South development driver Billy Wease — to the open test today.

It’s the fourth test of the car, which will be used in 16 races next season as NASCAR slowly phases it in.

“We’re just trying to get track time, get teams acquainted with the vehicles and give them a chance to get drivers in them,” said NASCAR’s Brett Bodine, who is overseeing the test. “This will give them an opportunity to see the differences in what they used in today’s car against the Car of Tomorrow on backto-back days. It’s nothing more than a learning day.”

Bodine said teams are expected to receive the 2007 rule book pertaining to the COT this coming week. Once it’s been distributed, teams will have a clear idea on how to build the car and mass production should begin.

The next test is set for April 3.

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IRL officials examine the engine from Ed Carpenter’s car in the garage area at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Carpenter’s car was struck by Paul Dana’s car at about 200 mph during practice.

IRL Continued from Page 1 “I can’t wait to get started because I want to prove to everyone that I can do the job,” Dana told a longtime acquaintance.

“I’m feeling good and I know I can race with these guys. And now I’ve got great equipment.”

Dana’s wife, Tonya, was in Indianapolis, where the couple lived, and was notified of her husband’s death while attending a church service.

Dana, who began his career in Formula Fords and worked his way up through the ranks, was known as a strong self promoter.

He got his new ride by bringing the Ethanol sponsorship to the Rahal Letterman team over the winter.

Still, the wreck might have been the result of a rookie mistake by Dana, whose previous IRL experience included just three races last season. Moments into the 30-minute warmup, Ed Carpenter, grandson of IRL founder Tony George, crashed in turn two and went spinning down the racetrack.

Yellow lights came on around the track, and several cars could be seen slowing, some of which avoided Carpenter’s car. But Dana’s car kept its speed, passing

Buddy Lazier and Scott Sharp.

“He carried way too much speed in and wasn’t aware of what was going on around him,” Lazier said.

Seconds later, Dana’s Hondapowered Panoz slammed into Carpenter’s Dallara-Honda at nearly full speed — about 200 mph. Dana’s car nearly split in half. The chassis flew about six feet off the ground and pieces were strewn down the track. It nearly turned over, but landed on its wheels before sliding to a halt.

“I really don’t know at this point what happened or who was at fault,” said George, who founded the IRL Carpenter in 1995. “It’s just a real shame. I don’t know that it was inexperience. I don’t want to say anything about that.”

Both drivers were flown by helicopter to a Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, where Dana was pronounced dead about two hours after the 10:03 a.m. crash.

IRL officials said tests revealed no injuries to Carpenter, but the 25-year-old third-year driver was kept overnight for observation.

Dana’s previous three IRL races with Ethanol Hemelgarn Racing came at the start of the 2005 season. He finished a sea-

son-best 10th at Homestead, but his year ended in May when he sustained a broken back while practicing for the Indianapolis 500.

There was no immediate explanation for Dana’s failure to slow down several seconds after the yellow lights came on around the track because of Carpenter’s crash.

“That’s just the first time of the weekend that we got all 20 cars on the track at the same time,” said IRL president Brian Barnhart. “Ed had his problem in turn two initially. The yellow lights were called immediately and all systems functioned properly. It’s just a busy time out there, with a lot of cars and a lot of traffic.”

Rahal, co-owner of the Rahal Letterman team, said he knew of no problem with communications.

“The spotter made clear the incident,” Rahal said. “From what I could see, there was a car on the outside. Paul was just passing or had just passed, but I think it would be conjecture and probably very irresponsible for me to try to dissect as to why what happened, happened. But there was no problem with communication.”

The Rahal Letterman team withdrew Patrick and Rice from the Toyota Indy 300, and a moment of silence was observed before the start of the 300-mile

t NAME: Paul Dana. t AGE: 30; born in St. Louis on April 15, 1975. t FAMILY: Dana and his wife, Tonya, had no children. t EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. t PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE — Started as a motorsports journalist for several magazines, including Autoweek and Sports Illustrated, but dreamed of getting behind the wheel. t DRIVING EXPERIENCE: 1996-1997: Debuted in Bridgestone Racing School Mechanics Championship and won three races; 1998-1999: Ran in Skip Barer Formula Dodge Series, earning six wins and seven poles; 2000: Competed in Formula Ford 1600 SCCA Nationals; 2001: Made national USF2000 series debut, earning two top fives, and finished second in U.S. F3 series debut at Mosport Park; 2003: Six top-10 finishes as a rookie in Indy Pro Series; 2004: Finished second in Indy Pro Series points with victory at Milwaukee Mile and pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway; 2005: Competed in three IRL IndyCar Series races, finishing season-best 10th in debut at Homestead, sustained seasonending broken back in crash during practice for Indianapolis 500 in May; 2006: Signed with Rahal Letterman Racing.

race. Otherwise, the prerace ceremonies, including the introduction of the remaining 17 drivers, went according to schedule.

Several drivers dedicated their race to Dana, but the fatality didn’t slow them down a bit.

The crowd was on its feet for the final 20 laps and the spectacular finish. The winning margin of 0.0147-seconds was the ninth closest finish in league history, and there were no serious accidents in the race.

It was Wheldon’s first victory with his new team, Chip Ganassi Racing.

“It’s difficult to race under such circumstances,” Wheldon said.

Rahal, who co-owns the team with television talk show host David Letterman, said the plan was to field cars for Patrick and Rice at next Sunday’s race in St. Petersburg, Fla. He said any future plans for the No. 17 entry, the car driven by Dana, “are unclear at this time.”

Dana is the first IRL driver killed since Tony Renna died in a crash during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October, 2003. The last NASCAR driver killed was Dale Earnhardt in February 2001, and the last driver to die in Formula One was Ayrton Senna in May 1994.

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Carter steals win from Pistons Nets hand Detroit rare home setback ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

— Vince Carter’s career has been built on his flashy offensive skills.

But for one crucial moment last night, it was Carter’s defensive ability that stole the show.

Carter scored 22 points, then had a game-saving steal as the New Jersey Nets won their eighth straight game, beating the Detroit Pistons 79-74.

With 2.1 seconds to play 79 and the Nets NETS up 77-74, Carter PISTONS 74 deflected Ben Wallace’s inbounds pass, then leaped over the baseline to save the ball and clinch the win.

“I used to block field goals in junior high, so I just pulled out that technique,” Carter said with a grin. “In a situation like that, you always want to get a hand on the ball, but mainly you just want to disrupt the pass however you can.”

The Nets didn’t want to give the Pistons another chance, still remembering Chauncey Billups’ half-court buzzer-beater that forced a memorable triple-overtime game in the 2004 playoffs.

“I know that Game 5 made a lasting impression on me,” Nets coach Lawrence Frank said.

“Vince must have been a highjump champion somewhere, because that was an amazing play.”

The loss ruined Detroit’s chance to go a calendar year without a regular-season home loss in regulation. The last one had been a 95-88 defeat to Dallas on March 28, 2005.

“This is a game we had chances to win,” Billups said. “I thought our defense was really good tonight. When the defense

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Ben Wallace goes hard to the basket between New Jersey’s Jason Collins and Jason Kidd. is bad, I’m concerned. When our offense just isn’t making shots — that happens.”

The Nets broke a 56-all tie by scoring the first five points of the fourth period, and took a 69-61 lead on former Piston Cliff Robinson’s 3-pointer with 6:45 to go.

Billups didn’t score in the first 43 minutes of the game, but had seven points in a 60-second stretch to pull Detroit within 74-70 with 3:49 to go.

“We didn’t care that Chauncey hadn’t scored,” Carter said. “We know that it doesn’t matter if he has no points or 30 points, he can take over any game at the end.”

Neither team could score until Richard Hamilton’s layup made it a two-point game with 2:04 left. After both teams missed

multiple shots, the Pistons called timeout with 15 seconds left.

A Billups shot went in and out, but Carter could only split his free throws, giving the Pistons a chance to tie.

“It felt good. It was halfway down and it came out,” Billups said. “That’s to be expected when the night is going like that.”

Kidd fouled Billups, who made both shots to make it 75-74 with 3.2 seconds left. Kidd then hit two free throws at the other end, and Carter finished it off with his steal.

“This is another win on the road against a high-quality opponent,” Frank said.

Nenad Krstic added 16 points for New Jersey. Hamilton led Detroit with 19.

The Nets’ defense dominated the first quarter, as the Pistons

scored a season-low 10 points on 5-of-24 shooting. New Jersey led by 13 at period’s end, but the margin was down to 38-35 at the half.

“They came out extremely aggressive and we, for the second game in a row, didn’t come out sharp,” Pistons coach Flip Saunders said. “I’ve always said that whichever team is most aggressive usually has success.”

Detroit took its first lead of the game at 43-42 four minutes into the third, and the teams were tied at the end of the quarter.

NOTES: Detroit’s previous two losses at home this season — to Washington and Utah — came in overtime. . . . Billups hit his 1,000th career 3-pointer with 3:49 left. . . . The Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak at the Palace. . . . Antonio McDyess had 18 rebounds, his most since the 2000-01 season.

LeBron dunks the Rockets in overtime Scores 36, finally beats Houston ASSOCIATED PRESS

HOUSTON — The Cleveland Cavaliers got their second overtime win of the week and LeBron James took down the only NBA team he’d yet to beat.

James scored 36 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 3:24 left in overtime, to lead the Cavaliers to a 104-102 victory CAVALIERS 104 over the Hous- ROCKETS 102 ton Rockets yesterday.

Four days after hitting his first last-second game-winner in a 120-118 overtime victory over Charlotte, James broke his five-game losing streak against Houston.

The win is Cleveland’s fifth straight and helps the Cavaliers move closer to their first playoff berth since 1998.

“It was exciting,” James said.

“We did a great job. Yao [Ming] is very talented and it’s tough to beat this team. To get a win on their court is even better.”

The Cavaliers were ahead 103-101 when Damon Jones hit the second of two free throws to stretch the lead.

Houston’s Rafer Alston made the first of two free throws with less than a second left and intentionally missed the second one, but the ball was thrown out of bounds.

The Rockets didn’t lead in overtime, but tied it twice on baskets by Yao before James’ dunk.

“Going through games like this should really help us to be able to close it the right way,” Cavs coach Mike Brown said. “To execute it offensively and defensively at the end is huge.”

James forced overtime when he made a layup followed by a free throw after being fouled by Yao with 22 seconds left. Yao had a chance for the win, but lost the ball just outside the lane under heavy pressure.

“That was a tough one to lose,” Alston said. “That’s a game that should have been won in regulation. We were up three with a little bit of time on the clock and we had so many ways we could have played that. We’re left pondering what could have been.”

Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 21 points for Cleveland and was all over Yao all day, forcing him into 9-of-21 shooting. Jones had a season-high 22 points and made five of six 3-pointers.

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LeBron James drives around Houston’s Richie Frahm during the fourth quarter. James also forced OT with a 3-point play.

Galveston and played at the University of Houston, the win was especially sweet.

“It was awesome,” he said.

“This was my first win in Houston in my eight-year career. It feels great. It’s just very big for me. I’ve always wanted to come home and play well.”

In the back and forth game that featured 18 lead changes, the Rockets took the lead with a bucket by Luther Head with 34 seconds remaining and stretched their advantage to 9188 after two free throws by Juwan Howard.

Yao led Houston with 27 points and Alston added 22. The Rockets fell to 3-20 without Tracy McGrady, who could be out for the season with back problems.

James opened the fourth quarter with an 18-foot jumper followed by two free throws to give the Cavaliers their first lead of the second half, 68-67.

Houston used a 14-4 run to open the third quarter to stretch a two-point halftime lead to 6249. The Rockets were behind by as many as six in the first half, but took advantage of a scoring drought by James that stretched from 9:38 in the second until he made a driving layup with 2:27 remaining in the third, to take the lead.

After the layup by James, the

Cavaliers outscored Houston 82 in the last two minutes of the third to get within 67-64.

Cleveland grabbed 14 offensive rebounds to just five by Houston, which helped the Cavs score 18 second-chance points to Houston’s four.

NOTES: James had his 34th game of the season with 30-plus points. . . .

The Cavaliers have won all five of their overtime contests this season.

Also: BUCKS 125, RAPTORS 116 MILWAUKEE — Michael Redd scored 35 points, and Milwaukee overcame rookie Charlie Villanueva’s career-high 48 points to beat Toronto in overtime.

The Raptors played much of the way without injured All-Star Chris Bosh, but stayed in the game behind Villanueva, who shot 20-of-32 and had the highest point total by an NBA rookie this season.

But it was Redd, Charlie Bell and the Bucks who stole the show late.

Bell filled in for the injured T.J. Ford and added a career-high 18 points and 11 assists.

PACERS 92, 76ERS 79 INDIANAPOLIS — Stephen Jackson scored 23 points and Peja Stojakovic added 18 for Indiana.

Allen Iverson scored 26 points and Chris Webber added 24 for Philadelphia.

The Pacers held the 76ers to 37 percent shooting and outrebounded them 48-36 in a sloppy game that featured a combined 45 turnovers.

TIMBERWOLVES 98, KNICKS 94 MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and Minnesota survived a late scare to hand New York its fifth straight loss.

The Timberwolves, who have blown late leads all season, narrowly avoided their biggest collapse in franchise history. They led by as many as 25 points in the first three quarters, only to be outscored 33-18 in the fourth.

SUPERSONICS 106, SPURS 102 SEATTLE — Ray Allen made a 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds left, and Seattle beat San Antonio. Allen finished with 33 points and made 13 of 23 shots, including five 3-pointers, as the SuperSonics were 10-for-16 from beyond the arc.

BULLS 101, CELTICS 97 BOSTON — Luol Deng scored 20 points, Ben Gordon added 13 of his 17 in the fourth quarter, and Chicago rallied to beat Boston.

GRIZZLIES 102, BOBCATS 95 MEMPHIS — Pau Gasol had 33 points and 15 rebounds, and Memphis took its seventh straight win.

MAGIC 108, HAWKS 101 ORLANDO, Fla. — Hedo Turkoglu scored 23 points, Dwight Howard added 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Orlando beat Atlanta for its third straight victory.

WARRIORS 90, KINGS 83 SACRAMENTO — Adonal Foyle scored a season-high 18 points, Mike Dunleavy added 17 and Golden State hung on to snap Sacramento’s 14-game home winning streak.

CLIPPERS 97, TRAIL BLAZERS 83 PORTLAND, Ore. — Elton Brand scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help Los Angeles send Portland to its eighth straight loss.

LAKERS 105, HORNETS 94 LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Lamar Odom added 23 to help Los Angeles take its fourth straight victory.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New Jersey 40 28 .588 – Philadelphia 32 37 .464 81/2 1 Boston 29 42 .408 12 /2 Toronto 26 44 .371 15 New York 19 50 .275 211/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB x-Miami 46 23 .667 – Washington 35 33 .515 101/2 1 Orlando 27 43 .386 19 /2 Atlanta 21 47 .309 241/2 Charlotte 19 52 .268 28 Central Division W L Pct GB xy-Detroit 55 14 .797 – Cleveland 41 29 .586 141/2 1 Indiana 35 33 .515 19 /2 Milwaukee 35 35 .500 201/2 Chicago 31 39 .443 241/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-Dallas 54 16 .771 – x-San Antonio 54 16 .771 – Memphis 41 29 .586 13 New Orleans 32 36 .471 21 Houston 30 40 .429 24 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Denver 40 31 .563 – Utah 32 37 .464 7 1 Minnesota 29 41 .414 10 /2 Seattle 28 41 .406 11 Portland 20 50 .286 191/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB x-Phoenix 47 21 .691 – L.A. Clippers 41 28 .594 61/2 L.A. Lakers 38 34 .528 11 Sacramento 35 35 .500 13 Golden State 30 38 .441 17 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division YESTERDAY Cleveland 104, Houston 102, OT New Jersey 79, Detroit 74 Indiana 92, Philadelphia 79 Milwaukee 125, Toronto 116, OT Minnesota 98, New York 94 Chicago 101, Boston 97 Memphis 102, Charlotte 95 Orlando 108, Atlanta 101 Seattle 106, San Antonio 102 Golden State 90, Sacramento 83 L.A. Clippers 97, Portland 83 L.A. Lakers 105, New Orleans 94 SATURDAY L.A. Clippers 116, Washington 101 Dallas 98, Atlanta 83 Sacramento 91, Utah 89 Phoenix 107, Denver 96 TONIGHT Indiana at Miami, 7:30 Phoenix at New Jersey, 7:30 New Orleans at Utah, 9 Washington at Golden State, 10:30 TOMORROW Dallas at Detroit, 7:30 Atlanta at Charlotte, 7:30 Phoenix at Milwaukee, 8 Seattle at Memphis, 8 Orlando at Chicago, 8:30 Washington at Sacramento, 10 San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 New Jersey Detroit

23 15 18 23 – 79 10 25 21 18 – 74

NEW JERSEY: Jefferson 5-10 4-4 14, Collins 2-3 2-4 6, Krstic 8-17 0-0 16, Carter 7-21 7-10 22, Kidd 2-8 3-3 7, Robinson 2-6 2-2 8, Vaughn 0-5 2-2 2, Planinic 1-2 0-0 2, Murray 0-1 0-0 0, Wright 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 28-75 20-25 79.

DETROIT: Prince 6-14 0-0 12, R.Wallace 1-10 1-1 3, B.Wallace 3-6 1-4 7, Hamilton 9-27 0-0 19, Billups 2-10 4-4 9, McDyess 5-9 1-2 11, Hunter 0-4 0-2 0, Delfino 0-2 1-2 1, Delk 4-6 3-5 12. Totals 30-88 11-20 74.

3-point goals — New Jersey 3-10 (Robinson 2-3, Carter 1-3, Murray 0-1, Kidd 0-3), Detroit 3-17 (Delk 1-1, Billups 1-3, Hamilton 1-3, Delfino 0-1, Hunter 0-2, Prince 0-2, R.Wallace 0-5). Fouled Out – None.

Rebounds — New Jersey 54 (Kidd 14), Detroit 65 (McDyess 18). Assists — New Jersey 17 (Carter 6), Detroit 17 (Billups 5). Total Fouls – New Jersey 18, Detroit 20. Technicals — New Jersey Defensive Three Second, Detroit Defensive Three Second. A — 22,076. (22,076).

Cleveland Houston

21 24 19 27 13 – 104 22 25 20 24 11 – 102

CLEVELAND: James 14-34 8-11 36, Gooden 1-4 0-0 2, Ilgauskas 8-18 5-7 21, Murray 3-10 0-0 6, Snow 0-3 0-0 0, Jones 8-10 1-2 22, Marshall 5-12 0-0 12, Varejao 0-1 0-0 0, Pavlovic 2-3 0-0 5, Newble 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-95 14-20 104.

HOUSTON: Howard 3-10 6-6 12, Bogans 7-9 0-0 18, Ming 9-21 9-10 27, Head 3-9 1-1 7, Alston 6-13 9-12 22, Swift 4-6 0-0 8, Frahm 1-2 0-0 2, Brunson 2-2 0-0 6, Bowen 0-0 0-0 0, Mutombo 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-72 25-29 102.

3-point goals — Cleveland 8-21 (Jones 5-6, Marshall 2-8, Pavlovic 1-1, Murray 0-2, James 0-4), Houston 7-14 (Bogans 4-5, Brunson 2-2, Alston 1-4, Frahm 0-1, Head 0-2). Fouled Out – Varejao. Rebounds — Cleveland 52 (Gooden, Ilgauskas 8), Houston 49 (Howard 12). Assists — Cleveland 17 (Jones 6), Houston 20 (Alston 8). Total Fouls – Cleveland 23, Houston 18. Technicals — Houston Defensive Three Second. A — 16,839 (17,982).

Philadelphia Indiana

25 20 12 22 – 79 23 29 24 16 – 92

PHILADELPHIA: Iguodala 3-6 0-0 6, Webber 10-19 4-4 24, Hunter 2-5 0-0 4, Iverson 9-25 6-7 26, Ollie 0-6 0-0 0, Dalembert 1-11 0-0 2, Korver 3-7 0-0 8, Salmons 2-4 1-1 5, Randolph 0-1 0-0 0, Williams 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 32-86 11-12 79.

INDIANA: Stojakovic 7-16 3-3 18, O’Neal 5-11 1-2 11, Foster 1-3 1-2 3, Jackson 8-13 5-6 23, Tinsley 2-4 0-0 4, Harrison 1-3 2-3 4, Johnson 2-6 3-4 9, Granger 7-10 0-0 17, Gill 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 34-67 15-20 92.

Rebounds — Philadelphia 39 (Dalembert 10), Indiana 54 (Foster 14). Assists — Philadelphia 17 (Iverson 6), Indiana 28 (Tinsley 14). A — 17,513 (18,345).

Toronto Milwaukee

22 32 32 23 7 – 116 27 30 26 26 16 – 125

TORONTO: Bosh 1-4 2-2 4, Villanueva 20-32 2-3 48, Sow 4-7 0-0 8, James 5-16 0-0 11, Peterson 6-15 4-4 17, Bonner 4-5 2-2 13, Graham 1-4 0-0 2, Araujo 0-0 0-0 0, Barrett 0-1 0-0 0, E.Williams 3-4 1-2 8, Martin 2-6 1-4 5. Totals 46-94 12-17 116.

MILWAUKEE: Bogut 3-6 1-2 7, Simmons 6-11 2-4 15, Magloire 1-4 1-1 3, Bell 6-12 3-4 18, Redd 9-20 1314 35, Kukoc 3-7 2-2 9, Gadzuric 8-9 1-4 17, Jackson 1-1 0-0 2, Smith 4-4 11-14 19, Welsch 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-74 34-45 125.

Rebounds — Toronto 44 (Villanueva 9), Milwaukee 53 (Gadzuric 9). Assists — Toronto 25 (James 10),

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Milwaukee 32 (Bell 11). A — 16,317. (18,717).

Chicago Boston

25 21 22 33 – 101 31 22 25 19 – 97

CHICAGO: Nocioni 6-14 0-0 12, Deng 9-17 2-2 20, Sweetney 2-6 2-2 6, Hinrich 4-12 7-8 16, Duhon 7-13 2-2 17, Chandler 3-6 4-6 10, Gordon 6-15 5-6 17, Harrington 1-2 1-1 3, Schenscher 0-0 0-0 0, Pargo 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-85 23-27 101.

BOSTON: Gomes 2-7 4-4 8, Pierce 8-21 6-6 24, LaFrentz 3-7 0-0 9, West 7-13 0-0 17, Szczerbiak 7-19 9-10 23, T.Allen 2-3 2-2 6, Perkins 4-9 0-0 8, Greene 1-3 0-0 2, Green 0-0 0-0 0, Scalabrine 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-82 21-22 97.

Rebounds — Chicago 44 (Chandler 11), Boston 56 (Perkins 14). Assists — Chicago 19 (Duhon 7), Boston 19 (Pierce 8). A — 18,624 (18,624).

New York Minnesota

14 21 26 33 – 94 30 25 25 18 – 98

NEW YORK: J.Rose 4-8 0-1 8, M.Rose 1-3 0-0 2, Curry 4-10 4-10 12, Francis 3-10 8-8 15, Marbury 4-9 3-4 12, James 0-1 2-2 2, Taylor 2-5 0-0 4, Crawford 6-11 6-7 20, Robinson 1-6 4-4 6, Lee 2-3 5-9 9, Butler 1-2 2-2 4. Totals 28-68 34-47 94.

MINNESOTA: Davis 4-14 12-14 21, Garnett 9-19 8-11 26, Blount 2-5 0-0 4, McCants 5-9 5-5 17, Banks 3-11 6-11 12, Griffin 1-4 0-0 3, Jaric 0-1 2-2 2, Carter 0-0 0-0 0, Reed 3-5 7-8 13, Madsen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-68 40-51 98.

Rebounds — New York 47 (Lee 9), Minnesota 58 (Garnett 15). Assists — New York 22 (Marbury 9), Minnesota 21 (Banks 6). A — 16,201. (19,006).

Charlotte Memphis

19 24 29 23 – 95 27 20 26 29 – 102

CHARLOTTE: J.Jones 1-6 0-0 2, Wallace 6-11 1216 25, Brezec 6-13 1-1 13, Anderson 1-2 0-0 2, Knight 5-10 7-9 17, Robinson 1-6 0-0 2, Rush 8-15 2-3 21, Voskuhl 1-6 0-0 2, Ely 2-3 0-0 4, Carroll 3-5 1-1 7, Burleson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-78 23-30 95.

MEMPHIS: Battier 2-6 0-0 5, Gasol 12-20 9-14 33, Wright 5-7 3-5 13, E.Jones 3-9 3-5 10, Atkins 1-10 2-2 4, Miller 7-17 3-3 20, Jackson 4-7 0-0 11, Cardinal 2-2 0-0 4, Warrick 1-1 0-0 2, D.Jones 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 37-80 20-29 102.

Rebounds — Charlotte 41 (Brezec 8), Memphis 62 (Gasol 15). Assists — Charlotte 23 (Knight 16), Memphis 22 (Jackson 5). A — 17,328. (18,119).

Atlanta Orlando

23 19 24 35 – 101 25 24 28 31 – 108

ATLANTA: Harrington 8-21 2-3 20, J.Smith 1-10 4-6 6, Pachulia 4-6 8-10 16, Johnson 7-22 3-6 19, Ivey 4-8 0-0 9, Childress 6-8 4-4 18, Williams 4-8 5-5 13, Batista 0-2 0-0 0, D.Smith 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-85 26-34 101.

ORLANDO: Turkoglu 8-12 6-7 23, Howard 6-9 3-5 15, Battie 3-4 3-4 9, Stevenson 4-7 4-4 12, Nelson 6-13 2-3 15, Milicic 6-9 1-2 13, Dooling 6-8 0-0 13, Arroyo 3-6 0-0 6, Ariza 0-2 0-0 0, Outlaw 1-2 0-0 2.

Totals 43-72 19-25 108.

Rebounds — Atlanta 51 (Pachulia 12), Orlando 43 (Howard 13). Assists — Atlanta 19 (Johnson 7), Orlando 23 (Howard, Stevenson 4). A — 16,191.

(17,248).

Golden State Sacramento

23 22 24 21 – 90 14 26 14 29 – 83

GOLDEN STATE: Dunleavy 7-11 0-0 17, Murphy 4-8 1-2 9, Foyle 8-11 2-3 18, Richardson 5-19 5-7 16, Fisher 5-14 3-3 17, Biedrins 0-1 0-0 0, Pietrus 1-3 0-2 3, Bynum 0-4 0-0 0, Ellis 1-1 2-2 4, Diogu 2-4 2-2 6.

Totals 33-76 15-21 90.

SACRAMENTO: Artest 4-20 0-0 11, Thomas 4-10 1-3 9, Miller 2-7 1-1 5, Wells 2-5 0-0 4, Bibby 8-23 2-2 22, Garcia 2-4 0-0 4, Abdur-Rahim 8-12 8-9 24, Hart 0-3 4-6 4. Totals 30-84 16-21 83.

Rebounds — Golden State 56 (Murphy 13), Sacramento 52 (Thomas 11). Assists — Golden State 20 (Fisher 8), Sacramento 20 (Artest, Bibby, Hart 4). A — 17,317. (17,317).

L.A. Clippers Portland

29 19 26 23 – 97 11 24 14 34 – 83

L.A. CLIPPERS: Maggette 3-9 13-13 19, Brand 1018 10-13 30, Kaman 4-8 0-0 8, Ross 3-4 0-0 6, Cassell 4-9 4-4 12, Livingston 3-4 3-4 9, Baker 1-2 1-1 3, Radmanovic 3-7 1-2 8, Ewing 0-2 0-0 0, Singleton 0-0 0-0 0, N’Dong 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 32-64 32-37 97.

PORTLAND: Khryapa 1-8 0-0 2, Randolph 1-7 2-2 4, Przybilla 1-2 1-4 3, Dixon 5-13 4-4 15, Blake 1-4 0-0 2, Webster 4-9 2-2 13, Jack 2-8 11-12 16, Skinner 1-3 0-0 2, Telfair 2-7 1-4 5, Outlaw 5-8 8-9 19, Seung-Jin 1-1 0-1 2. Totals 24-70 29-38 83.

Rebounds — L.A. Clippers 44 (Brand 11), Portland 48 (Skinner 10). Assists — L.A. Clippers 16 (Livingston 5), Portland 11 (Jack 4). A — 15,345 (19,980).

San Antonio Seattle

28 18 28 28 – 102 20 22 32 32 – 106

SAN ANTONIO: Bowen 5-8 2-2 12, Duncan 8-13 12-14 28, Mohammed 1-4 0-0 2, Ginobili 6-8 3-4 17, Parker 7-13 3-3 17, Finley 3-7 0-0 6, Horry 3-8 2-2 10, Barry 1-4 0-0 3, Nesterovic 1-2 0-0 2, Udrih 2-7 0-0 5.

Totals 37-74 22-25 102.

SEATTLE: Lewis 6-11 3-4 16, Wilcox 6-14 2-4 14, Petro 3-3 0-0 6, Allen 13-23 2-2 33, Ridnour 4-8 8-8 19, Watson 3-8 1-1 8, Wilkins 1-2 0-0 2, Swift 2-4 2-2 6, Moore 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 39-75 18-21 106.

Rebounds — San Antonio 33 (Duncan 10), Seattle 46 (Wilcox 7). Assists — San Antonio 20 (Parker 12), Seattle 24 (Ridnour 7). A — 16,861. (17,072).

New Orleans L.A. Lakers

29 31 15 19 – 94 28 34 21 22 – 105

NEW ORLEANS: West 10-18 3-4 23, Butler 4-11 4-5 12, P.Brown 6-11 1-1 13, Paul 6-14 3-4 17, Snyder 3-9 1-2 7, Claxton 4-10 0-0 9, Williams 2-6 1-2 5, Johnson 2-4 1-2 6, M.Jackson 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 38-85 14-20 94.

L.A. LAKERS: Cook 4-8 2-4 12, Odom 6-14 9-10 23, K.Brown 7-7 3-8 17, Parker 2-5 1-2 5, Bryant 1019 9-11 30, Turiaf 1-3 2-4 4, Walton 1-4 2-2 4, George 2-5 3-4 7, Vujacic 0-0 3-4 3. Totals 33-65 34-49 105.

Rebounds — New Orleans 52 (West 10), L.A. Lakers 48 (Odom 8). Assists — New Orleans 19 (Claxton, Paul 6), L.A. Lakers 24 (Parker 8). A — 18,997.

(18,997).

Leaders THROUGH SATURDAY Scoring G FG FT PTS Bryant, LAL 69 826 599 2403 Iverson, Phil.

60 688 539 1972 James, Clev.

69 751 520 2133 Arenas, Wash.

67 619 540 1937 Wade, Mia. 65 609 561 1791 Pierce, Bos. 70 626 545 1897 Anthony, Den. 70 665 505 1866 Nowitzki, Dall.

70 647 451 1843 Brand, LAC 66 643 378 1665 Redd, Mil. 67 561 415 1662 Allen, Sea. 64 552 265 1582 Carter, N.J. 65 539 391 1564 Richardson, G.S. 63 556 230 1501 Bosh, Tor. 69 548 472 1568 Garnett, Minn.

69 567 355 1497 Marion, Phoe.

68 592 194 1462 Bibby, Sac. 69 500 294 1439 Hamilton, Det. 68 572 220 1412 Lewis, Sea. 67 476 315 1391 Johnson, Atl. 67 526 209 1367 FG Percentage FG FGA O’Neal, Mia. 408 693 Curry, N.Y. 279 504 Parker, S.A. 541 994 Wallace, Char.

256 475 Brand, LAC 643 1215 Howard, Orl. 390 738 Bogut, Mil. 254 483 Garnett, Minn.

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OAKLAND — There’s no mistaking this UCLA team for the ones the Wizard of Westwood took to the Final Four. Or even for Jim Harrick’s national champions.

The Bruins took winning ugly to another level in their 50-45 victory over Memphis on Saturday. To the UCLA players, however, it was a thing of beauty because they’re going to Indianapolis to play in the Final Four.

“It really was because we’re sitting today with these hats on, these beautiful T-shirts, all that stuff,” point guard Jordan Farmar said. “It doesn’t matter what goes on in the game.

Me personally, 1-for-9, 50 percent from the free-throw line. I couldn’t be happier right now. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

That’s all that matters.”

Only once in the rich history of the school had UCLA scored that few points in a tournament game, coming in a 43-41 firstround loss to Princeton in 1996.

In fact, even John Wooden’s

teams that played without a shot clock or a 3-pointer only held two opponents in the tournament to fewer points than Memphis scored — and those wins came in the first two rounds, not a regional final.

“If we won 2-0, 111-109, a win is a win,” said Ryan Hollins, who was voted the outstanding player of the regional despite missing nine of 11 free throws Saturday. “It doesn’t matter.

That’s what is going down in history right now.”

It was a game most non-UCLA fans would rather forget. Take a look at these statistics: 4-for17 shooting in the second half, 20-for-39 from the foul line, 17 turnovers.

And that was from the winning team.

It was the lowest-scoring regional final since the shot clock was first implemented in the tournament in 1986. That’s a far cry from UCLA’s last win in the regional final, which also came in Oakland in 1995 when the Bruins outran Connecticut

102-96 on their way to their 11th national championship.

In that game, Ray Allen scored as many points (36) as the whole Memphis team had through the first 36 minutes Saturday. But with Tyus Edney, Ed O’Bannon and Toby Bailey running up and down the floor, the Bruins had enough to win.

“We have different personnel than the ’95 team,” said defensive stopper Arron Afflalo, who held Memphis leading scorer Rodney Carney to five points on 2-for-12 shooting. “We have tough, tough guys who are willing to do whatever it takes to win.”

What they did was hold Memphis to 17-for-54 shooting (31.5 percent), force the Tigers to miss their first 14 3-pointers and frustrate them the entire game. It was a dramatic turnaround from when the teams met in November and Memphis won 88-80.

“We knew if we played at that pace, we weren’t going to win,” Afflalo said. “We’re a pretty dominant defensive team right now.”

Thomas puts bounce into LSU’s run at title ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Carolina’s Ivory Latta is helped off the floor after her winning basket against Purdue.

Latta carries Carolina Suffers leg cramp following game-winning shot ASSOCIATED PRESS

CLEVELAND — Ivory Latta crumpled to the floor when the pain became unbearable. But by then, North Carolina’s season had been saved, rescued by the teeny, tenacious point guard who refused to lose.

With her left leg cramping, Latta made a driving layup with 2.8 seconds left and top-ranked North Carolina moved on in the NCAA tournament with a 70-68 win yesterday over Purdue in the semifinals of the Cleveland Regional.

“She’s a winner,” Tar Heels coach Sylvia Hatchell said of Latta. “She’s just a tough little kid and she finds a way to win.”

After flinging in her game-winner, the 5-foot-6 Latta tumbled into North Carolina’s cheerleaders as Purdue inbounded the ball for a final chance at victory.

Latta scrambled to her feet near the baseline, grabbed her leg and watched as Purdue’s Katie Gearlds missed a 3-point heave as time expired.

The top-seeded Tar Heels (321) then surrounded a hunchedover Latta, who gingerly dropped onto the court and screamed in agony.

Latta, tears rolling down her cheeks, laid on the floor for several minutes before she was carried to Carolina’s locker room.

The other Tar Heels remained on the floor to hear the school’s alma mater, not knowing the junior star’s status for their re-

gional final matchup against Tennessee.

No worries, Tar Heel fans.

Latta is fine.

“I’m a tough little cookie,” she said with an ice bag soothing her sore calf. “It’s going to take a lot to knock me out of a game.”

Latta said her calf muscle cramped as she went up for the layup, but that she’ll be able to make the Tar Heels’ game with the second-seeded Lady Vols.

If not for her dramatic basket, North Carolina might have been on its way home.

The No. 4 seed Boilermakers (26-7) pushed one of the tournament favorites to the brink of elimination before Latta bailed her team out.

Aya Traore’s 15-foot jumper with 29.6 seconds to go tied it at 68 before North Carolina called a timeout. On the final possession, Latta let some time run off the clock before she blasted toward the basket, used a pick from Camille Little to get some space and finished the Boilermakers off.

Erlana Larkins scored 23 points and Latta added 19, eight assists and four steals for the Tar Heels.

Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton scored a season-high 21 and Traore 17 for the Boilermakers.

TENNESSEE 76, RUTGERS 69 CLEVELAND — Candace Parker showed scored 29 points with six blocks, and Shanna Zolman hit five 3-pointers and added 29 points to

lead Tennessee over No. 3 seed Rutgers in the semifinals of the Cleveland Regional.

Parker scored 12 straight points during a critical run by the second-seeded Lady Vols. The freshman hit jumpers, blocked shots and at times brought the ball up the floor.

Matee Ajavon led Rutgers (27-5) with 24 points and Cappie Pondexter, a Naismith player of the year finalist, scored 22 in her final game.

DUKE 86, MICHIGAN STATE 61 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Monique Currie scored 17 points to lead topseeded Duke over Michigan State.

Duke (29-3) advanced to a regional final for the sixth time.

The Blue Devils had an answer for every Michigan State run early on — then ran away with the game in the second half and led by as many as 27 in the closing minutes.

Victory Lucas-Perry had 17 points to lead the Spartans, last year’s NCAA runner-up.

Currie was one of six Blue Devils in double figures. Duke’s Alison Bales dominated inside and gave the Spartans (24-10) few second chances.

CONNECTICUT 77, GEORGIA 75 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Connecticut’s Barbara Turner hit a fadeaway 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left and two defenders on her to give the second-seeded Huskies a win.

They will play top-seeded Duke in the regional final tomorrow night.

Turner had a career-high 33 points and nine rebounds to help the Huskies (32-4) rally from 15 points down.

Tasha Humphrey led Georgia (23-9) with 27 points, but picked up her fourth foul with 8:45 to play. In the closing minutes, Turner drove inside and scored six points on Humphrey.

Turner’s layup with 1:42 left gave UConn a 71-68 lead.

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ATLANTA — The secret is out: Now the nation knows there’s more than one Baby Tiger headed to the Final Four.

Freshman Tyrus Thomas, only about two-thirds as big as LSU’s more famous Glen “Big Baby” Davis, emerged from the shadow cast by his big frontcourt partner in the Atlanta Regional. Davis also enjoyed a big game in the regional final against Texas, but Thomas claimed MVP honors as LSU upset the top two seeds in Atlanta.

Davis attracts attention as a 310-pounder with surprising athleticism, but the 6-foot-9, 215-pound Thomas used his eye-popping leaping ability to lead the Tigers’ inside defense.

Thomas grabbed 13 rebounds, scored 21 points and blocked three shots in the 70-60 overtime win over Texas on Saturday.

With his relentless jumping, the intimidating Thomas altered at least as many shots as he blocked.

One game after Thomas and LSU held No. 1 seed Duke to a season-low 27.7 percent shooting in the regional semifinal, he helped hold LaMarcus Aldridge and No. 2 seed Texas to a seasonlow 30.4 percent shooting.

“He’s a tremendous athlete,” Texas forward Brad Buckman said. “Just for being a freshman he’s got a huge upside. And he’s aggressive. He can rebound the ball. He is going to be good, man, he’s going to be real good.”

Thomas delivered a powerful jam on a put-back to spark

an early 10-0 run that gave LSU its first lead against Texas.

He capped the run with an alley-oop dunk. Thomas added another alley-oop jam on a pass from Tasmin Mitchell late in the first half and then scored eight of the Tigers’ first 12 points of the second half.

In one sequence, Thomas scored on a layup, went down the floor and blocked a shot by P.J. Tucker — only to come down with the deflection.

Thomas’ teammates weren’t surprised to see him playing above the rim.

“In one SEC game we played against Arkansas at home, I threw an alley-oop pass to him and he went up and caught it at the top corner of the backboard,” LSU guard Garrett Temple said.

“It was then that I really had to marvel at his big ups. I really expect him to get everything off the rim.”

Next up for LSU is UCLA in the Final Four, and Bruins coach Ben Howland needs no introduction to Thomas.

“This is like going into a human fly-swatting machine,” Howland said.

Thomas, who blocked a personal-best nine shots against Tennessee on Jan. 14, has led the Tigers in that category, with more than twice as many rejections as Davis (96-41).

But Thomas saved perhaps his best all-around game for Saturday’s national spotlight. His 21 points was one shy of his career high, and his 13 rebounds were two away from his high game.

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Freshman Tyrus Thomas shows off his share of the net after LSU’s win over Texas.

Davis also delivered big with 26 points, nine rebounds and one blocked shot.

“They’re two great players,” Buckman said. “They came ready to play, and we did our best job. I think we played pretty good defense on those guys and it was tough, because Tyrus is always jumping when you try to shoot a shot and he had a couple great blocks.”

Davis and Thomas combined to hold Aldridge to 2-of-14 shooting and four points, 11 below his average.

“Texas gave us some hard punches and we had to be Buster Douglas and swing back,” Thomas said. “We swung back at them. We knocked out Mike Tyson.”

Florida Continued from Page 1 “We’ve won games that way.

We’ve shot poorly and then got on the offensive boards and played defense,” Villanova coach Jay Wright said. “They were just too good.”

This was Florida’s eighth straight trip to the tournament under coach Billy Donovan, but so many of his previous teams — minus the national runner-up in 2000 — failed to fulfill their postseason potential.

This tight group of sophomores, led by the fiery, ponytailed Noah, vowed to change that after bonding during their first few weeks on campus.

Despite a second-round loss in the tournament last year to Villanova, the Gators are a nationbest 15-1 in March over the last two years.

“They were unselfish. They wanted to win, wanted to learn.

They wanted to work, and they wanted to get better,” Donovan said.

Noah and Horford were too tough for the Wildcats to use much of the flashy, four-guard attack for which they are known.

Foul trouble made it impossible in the second half, as Foye drew his third at the 18-minute mark, Kyle Lowry picked up his fourth with 14 minutes left and Ray’s third came soon after.

A smooth, sweeping layup across the lane by Ray cut the Gators’ lead to 54-47 with 7½ minutes to go. But after a foul by Will Sheridan, a timeout and two more free throws by Noah, it was a nine-point edge for Florida.

The cap came when Horford, slowly backing down with the ball in the post, spun and dropped an easy pass on the baseline to a streaking Noah — who powered up and threw down a rim-bending dunk for a 66-54 lead with less than 3½ minutes left.

“I can’t say I’m surprised,” said

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Villanova’s Mike Nardi tugs on the jersey of Florida’s Al Horford in an attempt to slow him down. Horford scored 12 points.

Gators reserve forward Chris Richard. “We’ve been playing together a while and impressed a lot of people in the summer. I’m not going to pinch myself. You know, I’m not cocky, but I knew we had a great team.”

Before that, every time the Gators opened up a healthy lead the Wildcats came right back.

Ray picked up an early technical foul during a brief tiff for holding the ball in the face of Florida’s Walter Hodge, and the Wildcats lost some energy after that — falling behind by as many as 12.

A foul by Ray a little later in the half sent him to the bench, and put Green on the line for three shots. Green made two of them to give the Gators a 31-21 lead with 5:46 left before halftime.

But Florida became a bit careless, started getting frustrated with the officials and struggled when the Wildcats applied their full-court zone press.

The Gators had 10 first-half turnovers, failed to make a field goal in the final 4:39, had given up 16 offensive rebounds — and all of a sudden the lead was

FLORIDA 75, VILLANOVA 62 FLORIDA (31-6): Noah 4-8 13-15 21, Brewer 4-7 2-3 11, Horford 6-12 0-0 12, Humphrey 3-12 0-0 8, Green 3-9 12-13 19, Hodge 0-2 0-0 0, Richard 1-2 0-0 2, Huertas 1-2 0-0 2, Moss 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-54 27-31 75.

VILLANOVA (28-5): Foye 7-18 9-10 25, Ray 5-19 0-0 11, Sheridan 0-6 1-2 1, Lowry 19 1-1 3, Nardi 2-11 3-4 8, Cunningham 1-2 0-1 2, Clark 1-2 0-0 2, Fraser 1-4 7-7 9, Anderson 0-2 1-2 1, Benn 0-0 0-0 0, Charles 0-0 0-0 0, Dunleavy 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 18-73 22-27 62.

Halftime–Florida 35-30. 3-Point Goals– Florida 4-17 (Humphrey 2-9, Brewer 1-2, Green 1-4, Hodge 0-1, Huertas 0-1), Villanova 4-23 (Foye 2-8, Ray 1-7, Nardi 1-7, Anderson 0-1). Fouled Out–Brewer, Foye, Lowry. Rebounds–Florida 53 (Horford, Noah 15), Villanova 40 (Foye 8). Assists–Florida 14 (Green, Humphrey 4), Villanova 8 (Nardi 4). Total Fouls–Florida 22, Villanova 24. A–21,613.

down to 35-30 at the break.

“That’s generally a recipe for disaster, but because we defended the 3-point line that gave us an opportunity,” Donovan said.

Ranked near the top of the AP poll all season, Villanova was favored to get to the Final Four.

“Everybody was crushed,” Wright said. “I told them to just cry. Everybody let it out. It’s supposed to hurt. I’m so proud of them. I know it hurts for everybody, but I really want to make sure this group feels great about itself.”

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GEORGE MASON 86, CONNECTICUT 84, OT GEORGE MASON (27-7): Campbell 5-10 33 15, Lewis 6-12 8-14 20, Thomas 8-12 3-4 19, Skinn 4-11 0-1 10, Butler 6-11 3-3 19, Carter 0-0 0-0 0, Norwood 0-2 0-0 0, Fleming 0-0 0-0 0, Hernandez 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 30-60 17-25 86.

CONNECTICUT (30-4): Boone 2-4 2-4 6, Gay 8-16 2-2 20, Armstrong 3-8 2-3 8, Williams 5-12 1-1 13, Brown 3-8 4-4 11, Adrien 7-8 3-4 17, Austrie 0-0 0-0 0, Anderson 2-8 0-0 6, Nelson 1-2 1-1 3. Totals 31-66 15-19 84.

Halftime–Connecticut 43-34. End Of Regulation–Tied 74. 3-Point Goals–George Mason 9-18 (Butler 4-6, Skinn 2-5, Campbell 2-5, Hernandez 1-2), Connecticut 7-22 (Gay 2-4, Williams 2-5, Anderson 2-8, Brown 1-5).

Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–George Mason 37 (Thomas 12), Connecticut 34 (Adrien 7).

Assists–George Mason 13 (Campbell, Lewis 3), Connecticut 15 (Williams 11). Total Fouls– George Mason 17, Connecticut 20. A–19,718.

Continued from Page 1 from Larranaga, who fired up his team during timeouts by telling them that UConn’s players didn’t even know which conference George Mason is in.

“That’s a little bit of disrespect,” guard Tony Skinn said. “Coach told us the CAA stands for ‘Connecticut Assassin Association.’ ” Of course, as more people are learning, CAA stands for Colonial Athletic Association, a league that has never had a team get this far before. The Patriots (27-7) are only the second double-digit seed to make the Final Four, matching LSU’s run, also as an 11th seed, in 1986. They are the first true outsider to crash the quartet since Penn and Indiana State both got there in 1979.

George Mason next plays No. 3 seed Florida in Saturday’s semifinals in Indianapolis. This marks the first time since the field was expanded to 64 teams in 1985 that no top-seeded team advanced to the Final Four, and the second time in tournament history.

The Patriots’ at-large selection was roundly criticized by many, including CBS commentator Billy Packer. George Mason’s fans chanted Packer’s name in the postgame celebration.

“I think it’s been working for us, calling us Cinderella,” Skinn said. “We were not supposed to get into the tournament, we got into it. We were not supposed to beat Michigan State and we beat them. Weren’t supposed to beat North Carolina and we beat them.

We definitely weren’t supposed to beat UConn. I think we’ll stick to the script going into whoever we play. We don’t mind being the Cinderella.”

All five Mason starters finished in double figures. Jai Lewis had

20 points, and Lamar Butler and Will Thomas each scored 19. Larranaga’s team kept the same five players in the game from the 10:37 mark of regulation to the very end of overtime. Butler was chosen the most outstanding player of the regional, and he and his father were in tears as they hugged at length on the court after the game.

“I feel so good, through my own sadness, for Jim Larranaga,” UConn coach Jim Calhoun said.

“Playing at that level is not easy.

I can only imagine the feeling they must have on that campus, in that locker room.

“It’s something they probably never imagined. We’ve imagined it, and we’ve done it. They could never have imagined it.”

George Mason, having by far the best season in school history, had never won an NCAA tournament game until it beat half of last year’s Final Four — Michigan State and No. 3 seed North Carolina — back-to-back in the first two games. Now it can say it has beaten the last two national champions — Connecticut and North Carolina.

Rudy Gay scored 20, and Jeff Adrien had a career-high 17 points for Connecticut (30-4), which never could put together a complete game in the tournament.

The Huskies had to rally from

double-digit second-half deficits to beat Albany and Washington and barely held off Kentucky.

“They played tough and have a lot of heart,” Gay said. “That’s all that really matters when you play a game like this.”

Folarin Campbell’s tough baseline fadeaway gave the Patriots an 84-80 lead in overtime, and UConn suddenly looked like a rattled underdog from a midmajor. Rashad Anderson tossed up an airball 3-point attempt that could have cut the lead to one, and Adrien missed one of two free throws in the final 30 seconds.

But Mason gave UConn a chance to win with poor free throw shooting. Lewis missed three attempts in the final 15 seconds — the last two with 6.1 seconds to go — giving the Huskies a final possession to tie or win. Denham Brown, who made the reverse layup at the regulation buzzer to send the game to overtime, was off the mark from the left wing with a potential gamewinning 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Throughout the game, chants of “G-M-U” and “Let’s Go, Mason!” reverberated off the ceiling of the Verizon Center. Green and gold, as expected, were the dominant colors, and the building reached a new-level din of enthusiasm when Skinn made a 3-pointer to tie the game at 21 in the first half.

UConn started 7-for-10 from the field yet couldn’t pull away from the tenacious Patriots, who somehow managed to pull down and chase rebounds despite their height disadvantage.

And the Patriots didn’t wilt in the overtime, making Butler’s Final Four prediction come true, a prediction he brashly made when he was recruited.

“I think I was joking when I said that,” Butler said. “I started dreaming when I got to college. It shows you anything can happen.”

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George Mason’s Folarin Campbell is fouled as he shoots over Connecticut’s Ed Nelson during the first half of yesterday’s regional championship game. Campbell finished with 15 points.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Semifinals

March 23-26

Semifinals

April 1

Regionals

April 1

March 23-26

Second round March 18-19

Connecticut 87 Duke 54

Connecticut 98

G.Washington 61 LSU 70

Kentucky 69 8 UAB 64 9

Connecticut 84

Illinois 64

National Championship

West Virginia 71

Texas 75

Indianapolis

Dallas

Tennessee 73

Indianapolis

Villanova 82

Memphis 72

Arizona 78

Nevada 79 5

Pittsburgh 66

Montana 56 Boston College 59

Bradley 64

Montana 87 12

4 Kansas 73

Boston College 88 4

Bradley 72

Boston College 69 UCLA (31-6)

Oakland

6 Indiana 87

Florida (31-6)

Pacific 76 13

Minneapolis

Wis-Milwaukee 82 11 Gonzaga 71

3 Gonzaga 79

Florida 57 Florida 82

Gonzaga 90

14 Xavier 75

2 UCLA 78 Today 9:40

Florida 76 3 South Alabama 50 14

Florida 75

UCLA 50

Georgetown 70

Alabama 59

10 Alabama 90

Oklahoma 74 6 Wis-Milwaukee 60

Indiana 80

11 San Diego St. 83

Arizona 94 8 Wisconsin 75 9

Villanova 62

Memphis 45

Villanova 58 1 Monmouth 45 16

Villanova 60

Memphis 80

12 Kent State 64

Today 7:10

Tennessee 63 2 Winthrop 61 15

Bucknell 56

7 Marquette 85

Wichita St. 86 7 Seton Hall 66 10

Wichita St. 55

8 Arkansas 55

13 Bradley 77

North Carolina 69 3 Murray St. 65 14

George Mason 86

Texas 74

16 Oral Roberts 78

5 Pittsburgh 79 Auburn Hills

North Carolina 60

Wichita St. 80

9 Bucknell 59

Salt Lake City

George Mason 63

N.C. State 54

10 N.C. State 58

Michigan St. 65 6 George Mason 75 11

Texas 60

15 Penn 52

San Diego

George Mason 65

Indianapolis April 3

N’western St. 54

Air Force 69 13

Washington

Dayton

Atlanta West Virginia 67

3 Iowa 63

1 Memphis 94

George Mason (27-7)

Greensboro

LSU (27-8)

11 Southern Illinois 46

San Diego

Illinois 78 4

LSU 58

13 Iona 64

2 Texas 60

Utah St. 61 12

Washington 92

LSU 62

Philadelphia

Jacksonville Auburn Hills

Washington 67

Texas A&M 57

7 California 52 Dallas

Washington 75 5

12 Texas A&M 66

14 N’western St. 64

Albany 59 16

Kentucky 83

5 Syracuse 58

6 West Virginia 64

March 16-17

Philadelphia

Duke 74

8 G.Washington 88

4 LSU 80

First round

Connecticut 72 1

16 Southern 54

9 NC-Wilmington 85

Regionals

March 18-19

Salt Lake City

Greensboro

1 Duke 70

Second round

Georgetown 54 7 Northern Iowa 49 10

UCLA 73

Georgetown 53

Ohio State 70 2 Ohio State 52

UCLA 62

Jacksonville

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Dayton

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Davidson 62 15

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — An embarrassing loss to Tiger Woods is in the past. A trip to the Masters might not be in his future. All that mattered to Stephen Ames was playing the best round of his life to overwhelm the best players in golf yesterday in The Players Championship.

A month after making fun of Woods, Ames won like him.

He hit impeccable iron shots to build a big lead on the treacherous TPC at Sawgrass, then let everyone collapse in a series of wrecks around him. When he had fired at his last flag, Ames had a 5-under 67 — the best round of a demanding final round — and won by six shots over two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen.

“This is big,” Ames said. “This is characterized as the fifth major. I beat the top players in the world.”

He finished at 14-under 274, earned $1.44 million from the richest purse on the PGA Tour, and earned an unlikely trip to the Masters in two weeks.

Whether he goes remains to be seen.

Ames’ wife, Jodi, is recovering from lung cancer. His sons, ages 9 and 6, are starting their twoweek spring break and Ames has a vacation planned in his native Trinidad.

“I had no plans of playing at Augusta,” he said. “My priorities have always been family first. If it comes down to that, it’s probably going to be a two-week vacation. I’d rather go on vacation, to be truthful.”

The way he played on a sunbaked afternoon on Sawgrass, he might be a force at the Masters.

It was the second-toughest Sunday at The Players Championship, yet Ames made it feel like a practice round. He showed no nerves and said he felt none.

His 67 from the final group was the best score by two shots.

The only blip was a double bogey on the 10th hole, when mud on his ball caused his approach to plug into a bunker, and it took him two shots to get out.

His lead was cut in half to two strokes, and with the terror of the back nine awaiting, it was set up for another dramatic finish.

Instead, Ames poured it on with magnificent shots, starting with a 3-iron into 15 feet on the par-5 11th to set up a two-putt birdie. Then came an 8-iron on the par-3 13th that caught the ridge and rolled to two feet for birdie. He took only 12 putts on the back nine, including a 25footer for eagle from just off the green at No. 16.

“I think I did that this week, put myself in another gear,” Ames said. “It was a matter of seeing the shot and hitting the shot and not worrying about it because nobody was close to me to worry about it.”

Ames has seen that kind of golf before.

He faced Woods in the first round of the Match Play Championship, and riled him by saying that anything could happen, “especially where he’s hitting the ball.” Woods turned it into the shortest match in 18-hole history, 9 and 8, a score that became

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National League W L Pct Florida 16 6 .727 Philadelphia 15 9 .625 Arizona 16 11 .593 Cincinnati 16 11 .593 San Diego 13 9 .591 New York 14 10 .583 St. Louis 13 10 .565 Los Angeles 12 10 .545 Chicago 13 11 .542 Milwaukee 13 11 .542 Pittsburgh 14 12 .539 Colorado 13 12 .520 San Francisco 11 13 .458 Houston 9 15 .375 Washington 8 18 .308 Atlanta 7 16 .304 Note: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

YESTERDAY Cleveland 9, Cincinnati 4 N.Y. Yankees 9, Detroit 8 N.Y. Mets 8, Baltimore 0 Washington 13, Houston 6 Florida 9, St. Louis 1 Toronto 9, Pittsburgh 8 L.A. Dodgers 3, Atlanta 2 Boston 3, Philadelphia 2 Tampa Bay 7, Minnesota 5 Oakland 3, Colorado 1 Texas 4, Milwaukee 3 L.A. Angels 15, Seattle 4 Arizona 6, Chicago Cubs 0 San Diego (ss) 6, San Francisco 5 Chicago White Sox 9, Kansas City 7 SATURDAY Cleveland 4, Atlanta 2 Detroit 4, Washington 0 Toronto 5, Boston 3 Houston 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Florida 6, Baltimore 5 Cincinnati 11, Minnesota 9 St. Louis 5, L.A. Dodgers 1 N.Y. Yankees 10, Tampa Bay 1 Pittsburgh 8, Philadelphia 3 Colorado 3, Texas 2 Oakland (ss) 20, Seattle 8 San Diego (ss) 10, Milwaukee 4 Arizona (ss) 6, L.A. Angels 2 Chicago Cubs (ss) 1, Oakland (ss) 0, 10 innings San Diego (ss) 2, Arizona (ss) 1 Chicago Cubs (ss) 9, Kansas City 4 San Francisco 19, Chicago White Sox 7 TONIGHT Houston vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1: 05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Toronto vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Florida vs. Baltimore at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m.

Oakland vs. Arizona at Tucson, Ariz., 3: 05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati at Sarasota, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 8: 05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 9: 05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.

TOMORROW Detroit vs. L.A. Dodgers at Vero Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Florida at Jupiter, Fla., 1: 05 p.m.

Atlanta vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. Baltimore at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Texas vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Diego vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Colorado at Tucson, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona at Tucson, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Boston vs. Cincinnati at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 7:15 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.

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TENNIS Nasdaq-100 Open Key Biscayne, Fla. Singles Men Third Round David Nalbandian (3) d. Tomas Berdych (26) 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-0.

Mario Ancic (22) d. Florent Serra 7-6 (4), 6-7 (11), 6-2.

Nikolay Davydenko (5) d. Marcos Baghdatis (25), Cyprus, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5.

Radek Stepanek (15) d. Nicolas Massu 6-7 (6), 7-6 (5), 7-5.

Women Third Round Ana Ivanovic (14), Serbia & Montenegro, d.

Alona Bondarenko 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.

Sofia Arvidsson (32) d. Meghann Shaughnessy 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (5).

Zheng Jie d. Anna-Lena Groenefeld (16) 6-4, 7-5.

Eleni Daniilidou d. Daniela Hantuchova (13) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

Jill Craybas d. Klara Koukalova (27) 6-1, 6-2.

Ai Sugiyama (21) d. Elena Likhovtseva (15) 3-6, 7-5, 6-0.

Maria Kirilenko (20) d. Viktoriya Kutuzova 6-1, 6-4.

Amelie Mauresmo (1) d. Marion Bartoli (30) 6-4, 6-0.

Nadia Petrova (5) d. Jamea Jackson 4-6, 6-0, 6-0.

Maria Sharapova (4) d. Maria Elena Camerin 6-2, 7-6 (2).

Anastasia Myskina (10) d. Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 7-5.

Patty Schnyder (7) d. Katarina Srebotnik (28) 7-6 (3), 6-3.

Doubles Men First Round Cyril Suk and Pavel Vizner d. Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor (3) 3-6, 6-4, 10-3 tiebreak.

Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram (6) d. Jordan Kerr and Jim Thomas 6-1, 7-5.

Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi (2) d.

Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco 6-1, 6-1.

Women

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Ames’ nickname the last month.

No more.

He’s now The Players champion, with a performance his peers won’t soon forget.

“What am I going to do, sit down and cry about it?” Ames said of that loss. “He’s the No. 1 player in the world, and he played exceptionally well for ... was it nine or 10 holes? That was it.”

Woods was never part of the equation. He twice made double bogey from the fairway and shot 75 to tie for 22nd, 15 shots out of the lead.

“That’s golf,” Woods said.

“Each week is so different. Stephen didn’t really play all that well when he played against me in the Match Play. The great thing about this game is it starts over the very next week.”

Those who did have a chance to win The Players Championship didn’t last long.

Ames played with Vijay Singh, who shot 41 on the front, didn’t make a birdie until the 11th hole and finished with a 77.

In front of him was Sergio Garcia, whose three-putt bogey and double bogey into the water led to a 78, and Mike Weir, who hit into the water and three-putted on the same hole while shooting 79. Ernie Els got within three shots of the lead until he found water on the 16th and 17th holes and settled for a 71.

“It was pretty close at one stage, but he played awesome,” Goosen said. “He ran away with it at the end. We all probASSOCIATED PRESS ably thought 9 under would be a good score.”

Stephen Ames celebrates after shooting 67 to win The Players Championship by six strokes.

First Round Carly Gullickson and Bryanne Stewart d. Lourdes Dominguez Lino and Meilen Tu 6-3, 7-6 (6).

Iveta Benesova and Barbora Strycova d.

Vera Dushevina and Shahar Peer 6-2, 6-3.

Emilie Loit and Nicole Pratt d. Cara Black and Rennae Stubbs (2) 7-6 (0), 6-3.

Li Ting and Sun Tiantian d. Mariya Koryttseva and Jelena Kostanic 6-4, 6-3.

Eleni Daniilidou and Anabel Medina Garrigues d. Yan Zi and Zheng Jie (6) 1-6, 6-0, 6-1.

GOLF

NASCAR Nextel CupFood City 500 Bristol, Tenn.

1. (9) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 500, $175,858. 2.

(14) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 500, $160,886.

3. (7) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 500, $166,566. 4.

(3) Carl Edwards, Ford, 500, $122,575. 5. (30) Bobby Labonte, Dodge, 500, $138,836.

6. (4) Mark Martin, Ford, 500, $105,825. 7.

(2) Greg Biffle, Ford, 500, $105,150. 8. (20) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 500, $102,450. 9. (6) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 500, $129,258. 10.

(23) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 500, $125,864.

11. (19) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 500, $124,516. 12. (1) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 500, $168,886. 13. (13) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 500, $115,733. 14. (33) Denny Hamlin, Chevrolet, 500, $88,000. 15. (29) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, 500, $113,458.

16. (10) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 500, $115,866. 17. (35) Sterling Marlin, Chevrolet, 500, $97,783. 18. (28) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 500, $107,633. 19. (40) Scott Wimmer, Chevrolet, 500, $85,150. 20. (15) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 500, $119,775.

21. (11) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 500, $129,336. 22. (22) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 499, $92,450. 23. (32) Dave Blaney, Dodge, 499, $96,783. 24. (21) Ken Schrader, Ford, 499, $111,114. 25. (12) Casey Mears, Dodge, 498, $118,183.

26. (37) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet, 497, $83,400. 27. (36) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, 497, $80,060. 28. (16) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 495, $109,355. 29. (27) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 495, $90,800. 30. (5) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 487, $128,486.

31. (39) Kevin Lepage, Ford, 485, $78,650.

32. (34) Michael Waltrip, Dodge, 481, $88,147. 33. (24) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 469, $117,075. 34. (18) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 467, $107,345. 35. (8) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 440, $117,275.

36. (26) David Stremme, Dodge, 435, $86,400. 37. (17) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 434, $86,350. 38. (25) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 430, accident, $86,300. 39. (43) Stanton Barrett, Chevrolet, 381, electrical, $78,240.

40. (41) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet, 349, accident, $78,165.

41. (38) Scott Riggs, Dodge, 344, $78,115.

42. (31) Brent Sherman, Dodge, 302, accident, $78,060. 43. (42) Hermie Sadler, Chevrolet, 96, handling, $77,481.

Race Statistics Time of race: 3 hours, 21 minutes, 19 seconds.

Margin of victory: 0.179 seconds.

Winner’s average speed: 79.427 mph.

Caution flags: 18 for 104 laps.

Lap leaders: T.Stewart 1-4; G.Biffle 5-56; Kurt Busch 57-60; T.Stewart 61-74; K.Lepage 75; T.Stewart 76-79; M.Kenseth 80-81; T.Stewart 82-134; M.Kenseth 135141; T.Stewart 142-157; J.Gordon 158160; T.Stewart 161; Kyle Busch 162-195; M.Kenseth 196-224; T.Stewart 225-331; K.Harvick 332-339; T.Stewart 340-385; Kurt Busch 386-409; M.Kenseth 410-495; Kurt Busch 496-500.

Leaders summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Tony Stewart 8 times for 245 laps; Matt Kenseth 4 times for 124 laps; Greg Biffle 1 time for 52 laps; Kyle Busch, 1 time for 34 laps; Kurt Busch, 3 times for 33 laps; Kevin Harvick, 1 time for 8 laps; Jeff Gordon 1 time for 3 laps; Kevin Lepage, 1 time for 1 lap.

Point standings: 1. M. Kenseth, 782. 2.

K.Kahne, 774. 3. J.Johnson, 763. 4. M.Martin, 750. 5. Kyle Busch, 677. 6. D.Earnhardt Jr., 664. 7. J.Gordon, 644. 8. C.Mears, 642. 9.

T.Stewart, 601. 10. D.Jarrett, 593.

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Players Championship Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Par 72 Stephen Ames, $1,440,000 71-66-70-67–274 Retief Goosen, $864,000 69-71-71-69–280 Pat Perez, $384,000 71-72-69-71–283 Jim Furyk, $384,000 65-71-75-72–283 Camilo Villegas, $384,000 74-70-68-71–283 Henrik Stenson, $384,000 69-71-70-73–283 J. Maria Olazabal, $268,00068-71-74-71–284 Ernie Els, $208,000 72-70-72-71–285 Vaughn Taylor, $208,000 73-71-68-73–285 Bo Van Pelt, $208,000 68-71-72-74–285 John Rollins, $208,000 68-71-72-74–285 Carl Pettersson, $208,000 71-70-70-74–285 Vijay Singh, $208,000 68-70-70-77–285 Phil Mickelson, $148,000 70-73-69-74–286 Sergio Garcia, $148,000 70-68-70-78–286 Brad Faxon, $124,000 70-69-79-69–287 K.J. Choi, $124,000 69-69-77-72–287 Charles Warren, $124,000 73-71-72-71–287 Fred Funk, $124,000 70-69-74-74–287 Brian Davis, $100,000 70-73-73-72–288 Darren Clarke, $100,000 73-70-72-73–288 Greg Owen, $76,800 71-68-77-73–289 Fredrik Jacobson, $76,800 69-72-74-74–289 Tiger Woods, $76,800 72-69-73-75–289 Craig Parry, $76,800 70-73-70-76–289 Mike Weir, $76,800 71-71-68-79–289 Nick Price, $53,250 72-71-74-73–290 R. S. Johnson, $53,250 72-70-75-73–290 Ian Poulter, $53,250 72-68-75-75–290 Jason Bohn, $53,250 71-72-72-75–290 Todd Fischer, $53,250 73-68-72-77–290 James Driscoll, $53,250 71-72-70-77–290 Tom Lehman, $53,250 71-71-70-78–290 Tom Pernice, Jr., $53,250 70-70-71-79–290 Fred Couples, $43,200 69-73-75-74–291 Ben Crane, $40,200 68-74-77-73–292 Joe Durant, $40,200 69-72-75-76–292 Miguel A. Jimenez, $32,800 67-74-82-70–293 David Howell, $32,800 71-71-81-70–293 Tim Petrovic, $32,800 73-69-80-71–293 J.B. Holmes, $32,800 71-73-76-73–293 Robert Allenby, $32,800 67-73-78-75–293 Lee Westwood, $32,800 70-73-73-77–293 Jesper Parnevik, $32,800 72-72-72-77–293 Jeff Maggert, $22,020 73-69-78-74–294 J.J. Henry, $22,020 71-73-77-73–294 Dudley Hart, $22,020 73-70-75-76–294 Jeff Sluman, $22,020 70-73-75-76–294 Peter Lonard, $22,020 71-73-74-76–294 Carlos Franco, $22,020 71-71-75-77–294 John Daly, $22,020 70-73-74-77–294 Arron Oberholser, $22,020 68-71-74-81–294 Robert Gamez, $18,613.34 71-72-78-74–295 C. Howell III, $18,613.33 71-73-76-75–295 Adam Scott, $18,613.33 70-67-82-76–295 Steve Lowery, $18,160 73-70-78-75–296 Bart Bryant, $18,160 73-71-74-78–296 Joey Sindelar, $17,600 71-73-80-73–297 Bernhard Langer, $17,600 67-75-79-76–297 Rocco Mediate, $17,600 69-74-77-77–297 Sean O’Hair, $17,600 73-71-75-78–297 Zach Johnson, $17,600 71-73-74-79–297 Harrison Frazar, $16,960 70-74-76-78–298 Kirk Triplett, $16,960 70-71-76-81–298 Steve Flesch, $16,960 69-70-75-84–298 Olin Browne, $16,480 69-75-76-79–299 Nathan Green, $16,480 72-72-75-80–299 Rich Beem, $16,480 71-72-71-85–299 Thomas Bjorn, $16,160 69-73-80-78–300 Chad Campbell, $15,920 70-72-79-80–301 Shingo Katayama, $15,920 70-73-77-81–301 M. Calcavecchia, $15,680 69-73-81-79–302 Woody Austin, $15,520 73-69-83-79–304 Mark Hensby, $15,360 71-73-79-83–306

FOOTBALL Arena Football League NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Homestead, Fla. 1. (6) Dan Wheldon, Dallara-Honda, 200, 167.730 mph, $109,800. 2. (2) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Honda, 200, running, $90,200.

3. (1) Sam Hornish Jr., Dallara-Honda, 200, running, $95,400. 4. (5) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 200, running, $60,700. 5. (3) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 200, running, $55,300.

6. (10) Kosuke Matsuura, Dallara-Honda, 198, running, $50,600. 7. (11) Scott Sharp, Dallara-Honda, 198, running, $47,200. 8.

(7) Felipe Giaffone, Dallara-Honda, 198, running, $46,000. 9. (9) Tomas Scheckter, Dallara-Honda, 197, running, $46,000. 10.

(12) Eddie Cheever Jr., Dallara-Honda, 196, running, $44,600.

11. (4) Tony Kanaan, Dallara-Honda, 159, running, $43,200. 12. (16) P.J. Chesson, Dallara-Honda, 152, gearbox, $41,900. 13.

(8) Bryan Herta, Dallara-Honda, 140, accident, $40,700. 14. (14) Buddy Lazier, Dallara-Honda, 12, electrical, $39,100. 15. (13) Marco Andretti, Dallara-Honda, 12, halfshaft, $37,900.

16. (15) Vitor Meira, Dallara-Honda, 10, mechanical $36,600. 17. (17) Danica Patrick, Panoz-Honda, 0. did not start,, $35,200. 18.

(18) Buddy Rice, Panoz-Honda, 0. did not start, $35,200. 19. (19) Paul Dana, PanozHonda, 0. did not start, $33,800. 20. (20) Ed Carpenter, Dallara-Honda, 0. did not start, $32,600.

Race Statistics Time of race: 01:46:14.5286.

Margin of victory: 0.0147 of a second.

Cautions: 4 for 32 laps.

Lap leaders: Hornish Jr. 1-57, Castroneves 58-66, Sharp 67-68, Matsuura 69-71, Hornish Jr. 72-159, Castroneves 160-182, Wheldon 183-189, Castroneves 190-199, Wheldon 200.

Point Standings 1. Wheldon 50. 2. Castroneves 40. 3.

Hornish Jr. 38. 4. Franchitti 32. 5. Dixon 30.

6. Matsuura 28. 7. Sharp 26. 8. Giaffone 24. 9.

Scheckter 22. 10. Cheever 20.

Eastern Division W L T Pct Dallas 7 2 0 .778 Philadelphia 5 4 0 .556 Columbus 5 4 0 .556 New York 5 4 0 .556 Southern Division W L T Pct Austin 6 3 0 .667 Georgia 5 4 0 .556 Tampa Bay 5 4 0 .556 Orlando 5 4 0 .556 Kansas City 1 8 0 .111

PF 531 423 417 488

PA 433 416 369 524

PF 468 508 481 450 350

PA 415 416 495 457 459

AMERICAN CONFERENCE Central Division W L T Pct Colorado 6 3 0 .667 Nashville 6 3 0 .667 Chicago 4 5 0 .444 Grand Rapids 3 6 0 .333 Western Division W L T Pct Arizona 5 4 0 .556 Las Vegas 4 5 0 .444 Los Angeles 3 6 0 .333 Utah 3 6 0 .333 San Jose 3 6 0 .333 YESTERDAY Georgia 61, Tampa Bay 51 Chicago 51, Grand Rapids 44 FRIDAY New York 54, Kansas City 48 Las Vegas 49, Utah 47 Arizona 58, Los Angeles 45 SATURDAY Nashville 51, San Jose 48 Orlando 47, Austin 37 Philadelphia 55, Dallas 51 Columbus 65, Colorado 21

PF 468 452 460 434

PA 487 387 465 476

PF 402 449 439 497 471

PA 415 470 512 493 499

SPORTS NOTE Rogers High School JV baseball team is LOOKING FOR SCRIMMAGE opponents.

Contact Adam Rodriguez 419-283-7883.

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Men’s NIT Semifinals At Madison Square Garden Tomorrow Old Dominion (24-9) vs. Michigan (2110), 7 p.m.

Louisville (21-12) vs. South Carolina (2115), 9 p.m.

Championship Thursday Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

Men’s NCAA Division II Championship At Springfield, Mass.

Saturday Winona State 73, Virginia Union 61

NCAA Women’s Tournament CLEVELAND REGIONAL Semifinals Yesterday At Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Tennessee 76, Rutgers 69 North Carolina 70, Purdue 68

Championship Tomorrow At Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Tennessee (31-4) vs. North Carolina (321), TBA

ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL Semifinals Saturday At The Pit Albuquerque, N.M. Maryland 82, Baylor 63 Utah 57, Boston College 54

Championship Tonight At The Pit Albuquerque, N.M. Maryland (31-4) vs. Utah (27-6), 7 p.m.

BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL Semifinals Yesterday At Bridgeport Arena at Harbor Yard Bridgeport, Conn.

ECHL

TRANSACTIONS

AMERICAN CONFERENCE North Division W L T Pts GF GA x-Reading 41 19 7 89 234 190 x-Toledo 40 20 5 85 222 174 x-Wheeling 40 20 5 85 219 168 x-Johnstown 29 25 13 71 210 226 x-Trenton 28 34 4 60 154 197 Dayton 18 42 6 42 173 251 South Division W L T Pts GF GA x-Gwinnett 46 13 7 99 287 192 x-Florida 43 20 3 89 245 196 x-Greenville 41 23 3 85 233 189 x-S. Carolina 30 23 12 72 208 212 x-Charlotte 30 32 5 65 217 240 x-Augusta 29 32 6 64 204 240 Columbia 23 36 8 54 194 270 Pensacola 20 40 7 47 180 277 NATIONAL CONFERENCE West Division W L T Pts GF GA x-Las Vegas 50 11 6 106 250 165 x-Alaska 49 11 6 104 264 149 x-Idaho 39 21 7 85 247 206 x-Utah 34 25 6 74 218 212 Victoria 24 35 8 56 190 244 Phoenix 19 44 4 42 145 244 Pacific Division W L T Pts GF GA x-Fresno 38 13 13 89 205 183 x-Long Beach 35 23 9 79 196 195 x-Bakersfield 34 24 6 74 194 204 x-San Diego 31 28 6 68 193 192 Stockton 15 38 12 40 168 234 x-clinched playoff spot Note: Two points are awarded for a win.

Overtime and shootout losses earn one point and are referred to as ties.

BASEBALL American League

YESTERDAY Toledo 2, Dayton 1, ppd., ice conditions South Carolina 4, Gwinnett 3 Reading 3, Trenton 2, SO Augusta 3, Florida 0 Wheeling 5, Johnstown 2 Long Beach 4, San Diego 3 Stockton 4, Phoenix 3, OT SATURDAY Toledo 4, Johnstown 3 Greenville 7, South Carolina 4 Reading 3, Trenton 1 Wheeling 6, Dayton 2 Augusta 6, Columbia 2 Florida 3, Charlotte 1 Gwinnett 5, Pensacola 2 Fresno 2, Idaho 1 San Diego 3, Phoenix 1 Long Beach 6, Bakersfield 5, SO Las Vegas 3, Utah 1 Victoria 3, Stockton 2 TONIGHT Victoria at Fresno

Duke 86, Michigan State 61 Connecticut 77, Georgia 75

Championship Tomorrow At Bridgeport Arena at Harbor Yard Bridgeport, Conn.

Semifinal winners, TBA

SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL Semifinals Saturday At AT&T Center San Antonio LSU 66, DePaul 56 Stanford 88, Oklahoma 74

Championship Tonight At AT&T Center San Antonio LSU (30-3) vs. Stanford (26-7), TBA

THE FINAL FOUR Boston Semifinals Sunday, April 2 Cleveland champion vs. Albuquerque champion, 7 or 9:30 p.m.

Bridgeport champion vs. San Antonio champion, 7 or 9:30 p.m.

Boston Championship Tuesday, April 4 Semifinal winners, 8:30 p.m.

Women’s NIT Quarterfinals Thursday Western Kentucky 94, Villanova 81

Friday Pittsburgh 68, Virginia 58 Kansas State 77, Nebraska 63 Marquette 57, Indiana 54

Semifinals Tonight Pittsburgh at Marquette, 8 p.m.

Tomorrow Western Kentucky at Kansas State, 8 p.m.

Championship March 30-31

BOSTON BRUINS–Fired Mike O’Connell, general manager and vice president. Promoted Jeff Gorton from assistant general manager to interim general manager.

CAROLINA HURRICANES–Recalled F Keith Aucoin from Lowell of the AHL. DETROIT RED WINGS–Signed F Mikael Samuelsson to a three-year contract extension.

LOS ANGELES KINGS–Recalled RW Konstantin Pushkarev from Manchester of the AHL. MONTREAL CANADIENS–Signed F Kyle Chipchura to a three-year contract.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS–Recalled F Jeremy Colliton from Bridgeport of the AHL. Assigned F Rob Collins to Bridgeport.

NEW YORK RANGERS–Recalled F Alexandre Giroux from Hartford of the AHL. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING–Recalled D Doug O’Brien from Springfield of the AHL. WASHINGTON CAPITALS–Assigned F Jakub Klepis to Hershey of the AHL.

NORTHEAST REGIONAL Worcester, Mass.

Championship Saturday Boston College 5, Boston University 0

EAST REGIONAL Albany, N.Y. First Round Saturday Michigan State 1, New Hampshire 0 Maine 6, Harvard 1

Championship Yesterday Maine 5, Michigan State 4

MIDWEST REGIONAL Green Bay, Wis. Saturday Wisconsin 4, Bemidji State 0 Cornell 3, Colorado College 2

Championship Yesterday Wisconsin 1, Cornell 0, 3OT

WEST REGIONAL Grand Forks, N.D. Championship Saturday North Dakota 5, Holy Cross 2

THE FROZEN FOUR At The Bradley Center Milwaukee Semifinals Thursday, April 6 Boston College (25-12-3) vs. North Dakota (29-15-1), 3 or 8 p.m. EDT Maine (28-11-2) vs. Wisconsin (28-10-3), 3 or 8 p.m. EDT

Championship Saturday, April 8

DIVISION III DIVISION IV S. Webster 83, Columbus Grove 65

American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS–Signed F Peter Tsimikalis.

CHICAGO WOLVES–Signed D Nathan Oystrick.

CLEVELAND BARONS–Assigned D John Adams to Florida of the ECHL. ROCHESTER AMERICANS–Recalled D Martin Tuma from Florida of the AHL.

ECHL DAYTON BOMBERS–Signed G Tyler Mittlestead.

LONG BEACH ICE DOGS–Signed F Jason Weaver and F Justin Silver.

PENSACOLA ICE PILOTS–Signed G Gregg Torres. Released G Curtis Ryser.

READING ROYALS–Signed F Brent Ozarowski. Released F Mike Carrano.

WHEELING NAILERS–Signed F Moises Gutierrez.

COLLEGE IDAHO–Named George Pfeifer men’s basketball coach.

MISSOURI–Named Mike Anderson men’s basketball coach.

PITTSBURGH–Agreed to terms with Jamie Dixon, men’s basketball coach, on a contract extension through the 2012-13 season.

SIENA–Signed Fran McCaffery, men’s basketball coach, to a five-year contract.

Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. EDT

PRO BOWLING

Ohio boys championships

Cin. N. College Hill 90, Cleve. VASJ 73

FOOTBALL Arena Football League

NCAA Division I Men

WOMEN

DIVISION II

TORONTO RAPTORS–Signed G Andre Barrett to a second 10-day contract.

HOCKEY National Hockey League

COLLEGE GOLF

Dayton Dunbar 73, Wooster Triway 46

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association

COLLEGE HOCKEY

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Canton McKinley 63, Trotwood-Madison 33

National League CHICAGO CUBS–Optioned OF Felix Pie to Iowa of the PCL. Assigned LHP Les Walrond and RHP Randy Wells to their minor league camp.

CINCINNATI REDS–Signed OF Alex Sanchez to a minor league contract. Assigned RHP Jason Standridge outright to Louisville of the IL. FLORIDA MARLINS–Optioned INF Robert Andino, INF Jason Stokes and RHP Travis Bowyer to Albuquerque of the PCL. Rassigned OF Mark Little and C Ryan Jorgensen to their minor league camp.

HOUSTON ASTROS–Placed 1B Jeff Bagwell on the 15-day DL. MILWAUKEE BREWERS–Assigned LHP Jason Kershner, LHP Justin Thompson, RHP Allan Simpson, C Mike Rivera and INF Brent Abernathy to their minor league camp.

Optioned OF Nelson Cruz to Nashville of the PCL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES–Assigned OF Ray Sadler, INF J.J. Furmaniak, RHP Marty McLeary, C Paul Chiaffredo and RHP Jorge Vasquez to their minor league camp.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS–Released RHP Jeff Nelson. Assigned 1B-OF Brian Daubach to Memphis of the PCL.

GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE–Signed WRDB Dameon Porter.

Semifinal winners

SATURDAY State Championships DIVISION I

CLEVELAND INDIANS–Optioned RHP Jeremy Guthrie to Buffalo of the IL. DETROIT TIGERS–Released 1B Carlos Pena.

MINNESOTA TWINS–Released LHP Darrell May. Assigned OF Josh Rabe, OF Andres Torres and 1B Jason Hart to their minor league camp.

NEW YORK YANKEES–Optioned OF Kevin Reese and OF Kevin Thompson to Columbus of the IL. Assigned C Ben Davis to their minor league camp.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS–Traded RHP Juan Cruz to the Arizona Diamondbacks for LHP Brad Halsey. Optioned RHP Chad Gaudin, LHP Dan Meyer, LHP John Rheinecker, C Jeremy Brown, INF Mike Rouse, OF Charles Thomas and OF Matt Wattson to Sacramento of the PCL. SEATTLE MARINERS–Optioned RHP Jesse Foppert to Tacoma of the PCL. TEXAS RANGERS–Optioned OF Jason Botts to Oklahoma of the PCL. Assigned LHP Kevin Walker to their minor league camp.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS–Assigned LHP Matt Blank to their minor league camp.

William & Mary Invitational Williamsburg, Va., Par 72 2 rounds, 5899 yards Team scores (of 18): Toledo 602; William & Mary 628; Virginia 634; High Point 638; Methodist 640; Longwood 648; Bucknell 652; Dartmouth 656; Columbia 659; Siena 659; Cleveland St. 675; Pennsylvania 678; Old Dominion 699; Monmouth 704; St. Francis, Pa. 707; Radford 746; Hampton 778.

Toledo scores: (of 92): 1. Kim Kester 147; 2. Tammy Clelland, Joanna Periversoff 150; 9.

Boram Lee 155; 17. Natalie Storck 158.

Denny’s PBA Tour-World Championship Indianapolis Stepladder Finals 1. Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla., 460 (two games), $100,000.

2. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 440 (two games), $50,000.

3. Ryan Shafer, Elmira, N.Y., 201 (one game), $20,000.

4. Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 214 (one game), $20,000.

Semifinals Weber def. Angelo, 227-214.

Williams def. Shafer, 224-201.

Championship Williams def. Weber, 236-213.

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CANVASSERS Great Part Time Income!

20 yr old co needs team members for immediate hire. Door to door exp. very helpful. Wkly pay + bonuses. For appt time call 419-841-6055

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0260 Medical

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0261 Manufacture MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

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0340 Schooling/ Training CLASS B Training (1 Day) Trainco, Taylor, MI 734-374-5000, 877-55-DRIVE

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Good driving record necessary. SPRINGFIELD High School 3 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Competitive wages and beneFor local company. Full time. fits. Apply at Fyr-Fyter, 1981 brm, c/a, 13 Derbyshire (off Hill) new roof, carpet, all fixtures.

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0265 Trucking

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0269

BAR STAFF and WAIT STAFF Houses Experience preferred, Part Time For Sale positions, in Waterville, OH. "Keeter’s Sports Bar". Please WHITEHOUSE/SWANTON, great call 419-878-2285 home in AW location. 3 brm., 1 bath, bsmt., totally updated BAR STAFF, FOOD SERVICE, on private wooded 1/ 2 acre KITCHEN STAFF Fallen Timbers Fairways is lot, 4711 Berkey-Southern.

419- 340-8270 accepting applications for $149,000. seasonal bar staff, food service and kitchen staff. Strong Houses customer service skills and Wanted enthusiasm a must. Training provided. Apply in person at ★A Better CASH offer NOW★ 7711 Timbers Blvd., Waterville, We’ll Buy your House!

OH 43566. No phone calls Call Michael at please. Early to mid April start.

419-283-7477

0860

TOP HUMAN RESOURCE POSITION

Consolidated Biscuit Company is a well-established multiplant manufacturer of cookies, crackers, and snack foods.

We are seeking a senior professional with proven ability to head our overall Human Resource activity.

The position will initially establish the Human Resource direction at our McComb, Ohio location of over 1000 people. This job also has the potential of developing into directing our multi-plant Human Resource functions totaling over 2500 people.

The successful candidate will have • A minimum of 10 years experience in a similar Human Resource position.

• The ability to develop effective communication at all levels of our organization.

• Training and employee development experience.

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0340 Schooling/ Training ATTN: New Drivers

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For confidential consideration, send resume and salary requirements to:

Consolidated Biscuit Company Attn: Linda Miller P.O. Box 847 McComb, OH 45858

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$$ CASH IN A FLASH $$ For your Home.

Call TODAY & choose from many options!

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Houses Call 419-360-7113 or visit www.idealhomebuyers.net

1030 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes

1500 SQ. FT. double-wide, Picture Perfect, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Great room, Large FREIGHT CONDUCTORS Interested in working for a Class covered deck.

1 railroad in Toledo? Starting Was $46,900 pay approx. $36,000!

Now Only $39,900.

To get more information or Call 734-847-7355 to apply go to www.marshallrailroad.com 4 BRM., 3 baths, 2200 sq. ft., super nice, in Westbrooke Park, $62,500. Call 419867-9781

MANAGER IN HUMAN RESOURCES The Blade has an immediate opening for a Manager in Human Resources.

This highly visible position will have a broad range of responsibilities, including: • Hourly employee staffing from recruitment through selection.

• Safety program coordination including investigations, committee leadership and maintenance of OSHA logs.

• Administration of self-insured workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, short and long-term disability and FMLA programs.

• Administration of company benefit plans, including healthcare and pension.

• Labor and employee relations including contract administration, grievance handling and performance counseling.

This is a critical position in a small but busy department that is highly integrated in the operations of the business. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years Human Resources Generalist experience in a union environment with an OSHA compliance and EPA background. The position also requires familiarity with applicable local, state and federal laws as well as labor issues.

The ability to work successfully with all levels of employees and management is essential. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field is required.

The Blade provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Human Resources Department, The Blade, 541 N. Superior Street, Toledo, Ohio 43660. Resumes may be e-mailed to hr@toledoblade.com. No phone calls please.

The Blade is an equal opportunity employer.

BUY HERE PAY HERE CHOICE HOMES - IT’S EASY 419-662-9721 HIDDEN CREEK Erie, MI. Pre-owned homes.

Call (734) 848-2251 NEW, Pre-owned Homes for Sale. Financing avail. w/approved credit and down payment. Stop Renting today.

Lease w/option avail. For details Sun Home Sales, Willowbrook Place 888-703-4385 Clayton/Skyline Retailer.

TROY VILLA , 2 brm., A/C, family room, utility rm., dishwasher, covered patio, Eastwood Schools, $7000. Call 419865-4701 or 419-837-9236 WHY rent When You Can Own! Premier homes @ INVERNESS $700 Moves You In! 1st Months Rent Free Bedford Schools / 2 brm homes avail approx 980 sq ft.

Lease to own . 734-847-6480

FOR RENT - East 0410 Apts.

For Rent 1 BRM, lower rear, 956 Willow, small, clean, new carpet, all util. incl. $375 + dep. 419-266-7424 1 BRM, Spacious, clean, newly painted/blinds/flooring, appl. $425/mo incl util + dep.

419- 833-5931 or 419-575-3892 2 LARGE APTS. AVAIL: (1) 3 brm, 1 bath & (1) 3 brm, 2 bath.

Both incl. all util, appl. & offstreet parking. 419-385-6181

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Commercial/ Industrial, Rent

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may be obtained from Jay Lingnell of The JDI Group, Inc. at 419-725-7161. One Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 10:00 LARGE 5 BRM HOUSE a.m. in The Health Education w/bsmt, 2 baths, $500/mo + Building, Room 103, 3000 security dep. Call Larry (419) Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 797-0436 or 419-343-2628 43614. Total Bid Guaranty and MUO/BOWSHER, nice 3 brm., Contract Bond are required per $675/mo. + dep. No pets or section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. EDGE section 8. 912 Woodsdale.

Participation Goal: 5%. Project 419- 389-1845 Estimate: $270,000.00; Breakdown: General Const: Houses West $30,000.00; Plumbing/Fire For Rent Protection: $N/A, HVAC: $209,000.00; & Electrical: 1842 MARLOW, 3 brm, bsmt., garage, patio, all appl., $31,000.00. quiet street, $750 plus dep.

199 Call 419-704-2880 1—LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 3-4 BRM., 1 bath, full bsmt., gaTHE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO rage, appl., carpet, no pets, $600 mo. + dep. Lewis/ Sealed bids will be received by Sylvania area. 419-476-1553 The University of Toledo Purchasing Department, 1458 320 HEATHSHIRE, 3 brm., new Secor Road, Rocket Hall Room carpet/windows, stove incl., 1860, Toledo, OH 43606 for: $650/mo + utilities & deposit, STUDENT UNION WINDOW 419-866-5652 REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 0016-05-458 6112 Nebraska, 3 brm., $795 mo. 1481 Berdan, 3 brm., $695 Remove all original steel mo. Rent to own. Dep. windows in original 1951 Student Union building. Replace with $2000-$3000. 419-855-4502 new thermal break aluminum 8210 LITTLE, Sylvania, 2 Brm, 1 windows. acre wooded lot, C/A, laundry Sealed bids will be received for: rm. appl., wbfp. Clean! $785. CONTRACT ESTIMATE 419-824-8417 General $135,000 COMPLETELY redecorated ranch, Alternate G-1 (Additional $ 5,000 2 brm., study, 1.5 baths, laun- Painting) dry, private street, all appls., Alternate G-2 (use fixed near Flanders Rd., $1200/mo. windows throughout) $ (15,000) - deduct no pets. Call 419-474-9941 until Thursday, April 20, 2006 at MUST SELL! Beautiful home, 3 1:00 P.M. when they will be brm., 1 bath, a/c, bsmt. 623 opened and read.

Cloverdale. Lease/Option. A pre-bid meeting will be held $800 mo. (734) 497-7838 on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. in the Purchasing RENT TO OWN Department Conference Room, 1910 Harlan, 3 brm, 1 bath, bsmt. Newly Remodeled Rocket Hall room 1619. $895/mo. Call 866-686-8632 Bidding documents may be obtained from The University of RENT to own. 6111 Sunrise Circle. Toledo Purchasing Department.

3 brm., 2 bath, 2 car garage, Each bid must be accompanied lge. bsmt. Built ’99. $1375 mo., by a BID GUARANTY meeting $5000 down. 419-855-4502 the requirements of Section SWANTON. Close to park & 153.54 of the Ohio Revised library. Dishwasher, no smok- Code. ing. Move-in special $925/mo. The University of Toledo 419-467-0676 / 419-345-6592 Purchasing Department

415 4th St. Large 3 brm., full 2 BRM, 2241 W. Laskey, SPACE for lease, overhead ga- 4/ 5 BRM lge renovated, fenced bsmt., no pets, $425/mo. Washington Local appl., a/c & rage doors, outside storage & yard, $595; 1 BRM Nice incl Please call 419- 691-2297. pool. $450/mo. + deposit. retail in several locations, washer/dryer, porch, $385.

Other 1, 2 & 3 brm., avail.

419-265-1529 starting at $450, 419-381-1855 No Sec. 8.

419-351-4336 924 OAK. Newly remodeled, 1 brm upper rear, $280; also 3 brm plus bsmt, $400.

419-350-3932 or 419-381-7574 BRAND NEW OPENING SOON Arbors of Perrysburg Now Pre-Leasing Single Story Ranch Luxury Apartments 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1 & 2 Car Attached Garages 419-662-8640 or 330-352-6486 EFFICIENCY 1 & 2 Brms, 2707 Pickle, Oregon Schools, heat incl, coin-op laundry, A/C, $415/ $460/$575+dep 419-698-3994 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ LOWER 2 Brm., heat incl. Euclid. $510/mo., $510/dep. 419-837-9179

A LUXURY Sylvania Twp., 2 brm, 2 bath, 2 car, C/A. $800/mo. 2608 Amara Dr. Call 419-535-8699 ALEXIS/TALMADGE, 1 BRM, Heat & appl. included. NO PETS $395/mo. + deposit.

419-270-9411

UP To 8000sqft avail. for offices, meeting rms, bingo, weddings.

Lease or rent all or can split up.

Handicap accessible & offstreet parking. 419-531-5177 am or 419-385-6181 pm

W. TOLEDO, Alexis Rd. 130 frontage x 100 deep. 900 sq.ft. building, 2 bays, 2 offices, BEAUTIFUL spacious apt., 2500 upgraded util. 419-351-9872 sq. ft., 3 brms., living, dining, all hardwood floors, sunCondos Rent/ porch, garage, $595/mo.+ util. $99 Move In Special.

Townhouses 2058 Glenwood, near Muse1318 BROOKEPARK um. Sec. 8 OK. 419- 902-0111 FREE RENT 1 MONTH CENTRAL/DOUGLAS Near UT, with lease and deposit.

1-2 brm, heat extra, laundry, Washington Local, 2 brm garage. From $390 mo+dep. t o w n h o u s e , b a s e m e n t Ted 419-346-4700 hookups, $490/mo. LINDSAY R E A L T Y P r o p e r t y FRANLIN PARK AREA Efficiency, all util incl $375 mo. Management, 419-476-8310 Call 419-698-2852 or 2 & 3 BRM townhouses, 419-344-0550 Garden Rd., bsmt., C/A, Springfield Schools. $675/mo NICE 1 & 2 Brm. $310-$450 & up + dep. 419-726-5480 or Great Move In Specials!

419-304-7299 (734) 735-6434

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NAVARRE PARK area, 2 brm, refrigerator, stove, washer, 2 BRM condo, dryer. Nice. Starting at $390 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ swimming pool, carport, mo. 419-870-0524 NICE, clean, 1 brm., $375; 2 Walnut Woods. $550/mo.

OREGON, 1 brm., stove, refrig- brm. $425; air condition, 419-250-1564 erator, quiet neighborhood, swimming pool, $99 security 3031 DOUGLAS RD/Central $295 plus utilities and depos- deposit, 419-475-3273 area, 2 brm. townhouse, $450/ it. Call 419-297-9639 OLD WEST END Heat Paid mo. + dep., Move In SpecialSpacious 2 brm, 1.5 bath,appl. 1st Mo. $100, 419-861-8615 office, hardwood flrs, carport, Apts. - North Beautiful. $700. 734-915-8663 ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● For Rent BEAUTIFUL 3 brm, 1.5 baths, OLD WEST END, 1 brm., all util., Maumee Schools, garage, $99 DEPOSIT, FREE HEAT, hardwood, porches, laundry, $800/mo. Call 419-810-1430 1, 2 & 3 Brms. $385 +. No App. $475-$575. 419- 244-6666 Fee. No Pets 419-727-1250 MAUMEE 2 brm, 1.5 bath, 2 car or 419-349-2114 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ garage, fireplace alarm, 1016 Valleyside, $825 + dep. Call 2 BRM,Remodeled, fridge, 419-385-7573 stove, parking, $495/mo + dePARK Terrace Apts. posit + 1st. month + utilities.

Great Move-In OLD WEST END, 719 W. DelaWater pd. 734-269-3291 Specials! ware, 3 brm, 3 bath, lge bsmt, Starting at $379 newly redecorated, Rent 2 BRM., heat paid, appl., no ★ Cats Welcome includes heat 419-244-9323 pets, bus line, $415 mo. + ★ Private Entrance Deposit. Call 419-531-4544; SPECIAL $300 Security Dep. ★ Pool ★ Tennis after 5 419-867-3413 South 2 brm., gas heat, air, 2 ★ Playground c ar, $750 mo. Bin iker, NEWLY renovated 1 & 2 brm. ★ Fitness Center 419-868-3300 apts., Manhatten near Sudor, ★ 24 Hr. Maintenance starting at $375/mo., $250 Mon-Fri. 9:00-5:00pm SYLVANIA Townhouse Lge security dep., 419-729-9440 Sat. 10:00-2:00pm 2brm, 1.5 bath, washer/dryer Call Today To See hook-up, totally rennovated, Your New Home! new: carpet, paint, tile, refrig.

Apts. - South 419-535-8640 dishwasher, nonsmoker, $775.

For Rent 419-277-1755, 419-882-5055

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★★1ST MO. ONLY $1★★ 1 brm. $390; 2 brm., $445 Limited Availability, Eastgate Rd., 419-380-7000 $99 1st mo./qualified app., 1 brm., super nice, Maumee Schools, A/C, laundry, all elec., $375-$425/mo., 419-385-3741 1, 2 & 3 Brms, Free Heating & Air conditioning, Pets Welcome, 2 months FREE 419-382-4486 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

1ST MONTH RENT FREE AIRPORT/MCO AREA

Remodeled 2 brms., Just ONE utility bill! $400-$425.

419-866-1160 Mon-Fri 9-5:00 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

QUIET Historic Old West End Duplexes - East beauty, 828 Virginia St. 2 BRM, private entry, spacious, For Rent newly rennovated, Wood floors, Pets Ok, Heat included, 2 BRM., $400/mo. + $380 $450 419-344-9625 security deposit, tenant pays utilities, washer/dryer hookT O W N H O U S E 1 3 2 2 up, 419- 697-9264 Brookepark, 2 brm., bsmt., Washington Local Schools, no Duplexes - North pets. Call 419- 474-2981

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Apartment Rentals

1 & 2 BRMS Starting at $325 -$425. $99 Dep. 419-476-8411

2 BRM. Upper, 1837 N. Erie. $425 mo. + dep. Stove incl.

Washer/dryer hookups avail.

Call 419-873-8300 315 E. PEARL-upper. 1-2 brm., appl. $350/mo.+ dep. & ref.

No pets. 734-847-9200 or 419-704-3484

2 BRM., near Byrne/MUO, Limited Time Spring Special, Only $399 + $99 Deposit, Duplexes - South 2 BRM WATERVILLE, Appls, AW new carpet,appl,laundry, 1 util.

Call 419-467-8766 For Rent schools, remodeled, $495/ mo, + $500 dep & Utils AFFORDABLE & move in ready, 2 Brm Upper, South/Broadway 419-304-5192 East, North, South - 2 / 3 brm., area. $450+dep. No pets.

2 BRM, Springfield Schools, 1st $325 & up, no pets, dep. req., R e a d y t o m o v e i n !

419-661-9962 or 419-691-3084 419-868-5243 419-320-0435 floor, A/C, laundry facilities, $450 mo. +dep. No lease.

ROSSFORD river view, 2 brm Cat ok 419-841-5755 upper, very quiet, spacious, DAZZLING non-smoking, C/A, garage, 2 BRM, VERY SPACIOUS, bsmt., washer/dryer. $595 SPECIAL Good carpet/blinds, plus util.

419-367-3233 Apply Now dishwasher, ceiling fan, Hill/ Studio, 1, 2, 3 Bedrooms Reynolds, $415! 419-346-2999 SPACIOUS, 3 BRM., 2561⁄2 Apply now to give you Langdon, includes refrig., the deal of the year for range, $375 plus deposit.

BROOKVIEW DRIVE 1st 20 applicants.

419-699-5504 Free 1 month rent!

Ask for Danny, 1 brm, $310 Claudia, or Faith Duplexes - West 2 brm, $360 419-476-4881 Pool - UT Shuttle For Rent

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419-382-6535

EFFICIENCY APT., South & Airport, appl. incl., $300/mo., $300/dep. No pets. Refs. needed. Call 419-260-8840

DOWNTOWN Near Warehouse district, efficiency, $320. 1 brm., $475 deposit. 419-241-6437

2915 Northwood, 2 brm. lower, walking distance from Toledo Hospital, $540 mo.

419- 536-1810

POINT PLACE lge. 2 brm. $450 mo. no dep. special. Near I-75 Jeep.

Picnic area. 419-260-3341

3245 Collingwood Blvd. 2 bed room duplex. 1500sq. ft.

Newly remodeled. $475 a month. 419-509-8364

HOMES for Rent $649 mo. 3 brm., 2 bath, Garden Tub, in master! C/A, all Appl, washer/ dryer, Pet Friendly $199 Sec The rental/sale of real estate Dep. Specials. Sun Homes advertising in this newspaper Leasing 888-703-4384 is subject to the Federal Fair Clayton/Skyline Retailer.

Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illeLAKES AT Woodmont gal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimina419-874-9874 tion based on race, color, reliMove Into Your New gion, sex, handicap, familial Dream Home with a status or national origin, or an $500 Best Buy Gift Card! intention to make any such ★★★1 & 2 Bedroom★★★ preference, limitation or Gardens & Townhomes discrimination". This newspa$49 Deposit Moves You In! per will not knowingly accept Bring in this Ad for an advertising for real estate Additional $500 Off which is in violation of the law.

Your 1st Month’s Rent!

Our readers are hereby inMAUMEE, 1 brm, between formed that all dwellings addowntown & river, bright & vertised herein are available sunny, a/c, remodeled, $475/ on an equal opportunity basis. mo incl. util.

419-385-7423 TO learn more about MAUMEE, lge. 1 brm at $455, Rentals, visit Balcony at $475. $99 deposit. toledoblade.com/homes 1 2 0 3 C a s s R oa d .

419-891-0655, 419-973-0383 WEST TOLEDO- Nice & clean, 1 & 2 brm., $325-$425.

MAUMEE, Springfield Schools, $99 security dep. Pool, a/c, large living area, 3 brm., 2 carport, 419- 476-3147 baths, 3rd floor unit, Hidden WHY rent When You Can Own! Cedars, $800, 419- 878-4132 Premier homes @ INVERNESS NO DEPOSIT Special - 1&2 $700 Moves You In! Brms, $360-$480 per mo.

1st Months Rent Free Biniker Rentals, 419-868-3300/ Bedford Schools / 2 brm 419-382-5755 homes avail approx 980 sq ft.

Lease to own . 734-847-6480 PERRYSBURG, 2 brm ranch, appliances, gas, central air, attached garage w/opener, Business Places, $650 mo.

419-874-0889 Offices For Rent

SOUTH END 1ST MONTH FREE Rent Free Internet & heat paid.

2Brm. Call Kathy 419-382-9005 SPACIOUS 1 & 2 brm luxury apt.

2 bath, fireplace, private balcony, attached garage, washer/dryer. $625-$750. Serious inquiries only 419-392-6170 STONY RIDGE, 2 brm., no dogs, $525/mo. + deposit.

419- 837-6767

SWAN CREEK Four Seasons Apartments 2 Bedroom 2 Baths From $575 Pool and Playground

Call Lisa Today Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm.

Sat. 10-2pm or by appointment

(419) 382-8550 - West 0440 Apts.

For Rent $99 1ST MONTH, Low Dep. Qualified applicant. 1 or 2 brm.

Washington Local & Sylvania Schools. 419-474-0589 1 & 2 BRMS, 5317 Jackman.

No Pets, heat/water paid.

Call 419-450-7020 1 BRM, 2241 W. Laskey, Washington Local appl., a/c & pool. $360/mo + deposit. includes heat.

419-265-1529 1 BRM, Laskey/Douglas, Heat & hot water incl. Cat ok.

Appl, a/c, $350 mo. + dep.

Robin 419-476-4136 1 BRM. Alexis & Jackman.

All electric, appl., laundry, cat ok. $340/mo.+dep.

Robin 419-476-4136 1 BRM. appls. 403 W. Central, Old West end. Section 8 ok. $350/mo. + dep. 419-381-2711 or 419-381-6656 1 BRM., Alexis/Douglas, only $333, carpet, appl, laundry, 1 util, very clean, 419-467-4893 1601 BROOKE PARK 1 Brm., Appls., A/C, Carpeting.

No Pets, $340 + dep.

734-856-5784 1944 Macomber, 2 brm., lge. rooms, parking, Section 8 OK. $400 mo.

419- 536-1810

NICE 2 BRM Upper, appls. bsmt, new flooring & windows, No Pets, non-smoking, $490+Dep. 419-476-7158 OLD West End, 2 brm., $600, dining, new kitchen, hardwood, porches, $600. Call 419244-6666 or 419-349-2114 TOLEDO Hospital, 1 brm., new carpet & kitchen, appls., heat, $475. Call 419- 244-6666 or 419-349-2114

0535 Duplexes For Rent 1132-34 South, 2 brm, garage, $425/mo. 1302 Mott St., 3 brm, 2 baths $450/mo. 554 Woodville, 3brm, c/a, $525mo. 8161⁄2 Orchard, 2 brm, upper $375.

419-297-6030

SYLVANIA like new, 4 brm, 2.5 1—LEGAL NOTICE 204 bath, off King Rd., $1425.00/ NOTICE TO VENDORS mo. deposit + utilities. No pets, Sealed bids will be received at Call- 419-508-5144 the Rossford Board of Education WASHINGTON Local 3 BRM 1.5 Administration Office Building, bath, appls. $800/mo. $800 Rossford, Ohio, at the Office of d e p . 6 1 2 7 M e r l e , the Treasurer and Director of 734-807-0451 / 419-344-4583 Business Affairs, 601 Superior WASHINGTON Local 4Brm lge. Street, Rossford, Ohio, 43460, deck, newer kitchen& appls., until 12:00 p.m. (noon), local c/a $950mo. $950 sec. dep. time, Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 5611 Armada, Open House and opened immediately thereafter for the Stone Sun.1-5 734-807-0451 Revetment for Grassy Creek WEST Toledo, 4 brm., 2 bath, Shoreline Stabilization and C/A, alarm, 2 car, basement, Rehabilitation project at the Section 8 only. 923 Shirley. football stadium, Glenwood $650+Dep. 419-536-9242 Road, all in accordance with specifications on file in said office. Said specifications and Houses For related documents may be Rent obtained without charge at said offices after Wednesday, April ★ RENT to OWN ★ 12, 2006.

Use your tax return!

Prepare creek embankment by 3454 Doyle 3brm $495 g r u b b i n g , e x c a v a t i o n , 545 E Hudson 4brm $635 placement of filter fabric, rip941 Rogers 3brm $495 rap, gabions/cleanup and Move in Now! Own Today! landscaping.

419-472-2372 LSHRental.com Each bid shall contain the full 1031 Liberty 3 brm; 3450 Twining name or company interested in 3brm, garage; 3506 Upton, same and a certified check or 4brm, $625; 1940 Woodbridge, bid bond in the amount of ten 2 b r m , $ 5 2 5 / m o . e a c h ; percent (10%) of the total 419-297-6030/ 419-870-0524 amount of each bid shall be enclosed therewith. Bid bonds 2 BRM. 234 Sumner, off South, or certified checks will be $375 + utils. Fenced. No pets; returned to the bidders 207 Jervis, 3 Brm. $450. following the award of Contracts 419-536-5054 and securing of same, but not 3 BRM 1137 Pinewood, full bsmt, later than forty (40) days after nice yard, $500 mo. 2 BRM, the time for receipt of bids.

1234 Campbell, new carpet, A mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Wednesday, $425 mo. Call 419-304-6460 April 19, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. at 4 BRM-Oregon, 2 bath, $800 mo the football stadium, Glenwood Rent to Own,No Banks Needed Road, Grassy Creek, City of large garage, new siding & Rossford, Ohio. windows, 800-761-2508 The Rossford Board of Education 4 BRM. foreclosure, buy for reserves the right to reject any $ 6 , 0 0 0 . F o r l i s t i n g s , or all bids and to waive irregularities in bidding, and to 800-391-5228, Ext. F745 determine the lowest and best 4 BRM. new kitchen/bath/ bidder. carpet, stove, refrig. Sect. 8 ok. Bids submitted shall impose no $650. All utils. No pets. 1349 W. liability or obligation on the Bancroft.

419-242-1307 Board of Education and the right to accept or reject any or all bids FREE RENT 1 MONTH with lease and deposit. Houses, or request future bid quotations duplexes and apts. 2 & 3 brm is solely at the discretion of the starting at $225/mo. Some w/ Board of Education. In awarding heat paid. LINDSAY REALTY the contract, the Board of P r o p e r t y M a n a g e m e n t , Education reserves the right to be the sole judge of the quality 419-476-8310 of any item which is bid and the HOMES FOR RENT $599 Board of Education also Pet friendly! 3 brm, 2 bath, all reserves the right to consider all appl., C/A. 1-888-703-9529. e l e m e n t s g e r m a n e t o Offer expires 3-31-06. Sun determining the qualification of H o m e s , S k y l i n e / C l a y t o n the bidder and his agents or Retailer representatives. Any bid which OREGON 2060 Blandin, 3BRM is incomplete, conditional, $795. Old West End 4brm obscure, or which contains $475 Also Rent to owns North! irregularities of any kind may be Call for details: 419-306-4662. rejected at the discretion of the Board of Education.

Refer any questions to Ron Manufactured/ Weaks (419-666-5254).

James Rossler, Jr. Mobile Homes Treasurer NICE clean, 2 bed 2 bath, shin- Rossford Board of Education gled roof, wood shed. Village 601 Superior Green, Perrysburg $16,500. Lot Rossford OH 43460 rent $250. 419-248-2372

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FREE RENT 1 MONTH Share with lease and deposit. Houses, duplexes and apts. 2 & 3 brms DELUXE HOTEL ROOM starting at $225/mo. Some w/ 419- 729-194 heat paid. LINDSAY REALTY HBO, movies, weekly, 7 nights Property Management, rooms from $170+ tax 419-476-8310 ECONO Lodge, Holland, OH SPRING Special! $175/Week.

Houses East Micro/refrig. Breakfast.

For Rent Call 419-866-6565 1,500 SQ. FT. 3 BRM, 1 1⁄2 bath, EXPRESS Motel 419-693-9331, Retail space, 2 car garage, fenced yard, movies, restaurants nearby.

855 Holland-Sylvania, Daily & weekly low rates! near I-475. Call 419-304-1892 Oregon Schools, $750 + dep.

Call 419-698-8119 www.xpressmotel.com 1000 SQ. FT. office space, ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ROSSFORD Knights Inn Motel 2 Maumee locations. Great 3 BRM, bsmt., room for rent w/refrig. No parking, great exposure. Call Steel St. $550/mo., $550/dep. dep. Wkly. from $180. Mthly. for price! 419-304-1892 Call 419-837-9179 from $560. 419- 661-6500 1200 SQ. FT., retail/medical.

EAST TOLEDO, 2 brm, nice & Previous doctor’s office. clean, newer carpet, new 5560 Monroe St. Great paint, no appl./pets. $350 + exposure. Call 419-304-1892 dep. Call 419-693-2521 1200-4000 SQ. FT. Retail, Bedford area. 6650 Lewis. Great Houses North Cemetery Lots, location. Call for great lease For Rent Mausoleums incentives. 419-304-1892 ATTENTION Medical Surgical 1971 N. Superior, nice lge 2 brm, OTTAWA Hills Memorial Park, Pain Specialist and Allied new flooring, stove, refrig. & Sanctuary of Light mausoleMedical care professionals. partial bsmt w/hookups, $410/ um, 2 person crypt, $4400.

Office space is available, in a mo.+dep 419-346-1748 after 3 Call 419- 882-1205 brand new facility, West of 2 BRM, Lagrange/Central $500 Tiffin on St. Rt. 224. In house 2 BRM, Lagrange/Summit $325 Dating imaging, physical therapy and + Deposit and + Utilities for both Services laboratory departments are 419-276-6741 available for immediate ALL KINDS OF SINGLES assessment and treatment 266 E. HUDSON, nice 3 brm, Browse & Respond FREE! capabilities. A great opportu- new paint, fenced yard, no 419-873-1200, Code 6528, 18+ nity for a satellite office or re- section 8, $500/mo.+deposit. or MegaMates.com location. Please submit to: Call 419-537-7008 MEET GAY & BI LOCALS Blade Box B6264, 541 N. Su3 BRM RANCH 156 Austin St Browse & Respond FREE! perior St, Toledo, OH 43660 (off LaGrange) fenced yard, 419-873-3000, Code 5438, 18+ COMMERCIAL Space for Lease, $550+dep &Utils. Open Sat or MegaMates.com over 3000 sq. ft. UT area. Apr 1, 12-4pm 440 288-5722 NAUGHTY LOCAL GIRLS! Great location. 4193 BRM, living, dining, kitchen, GUYS TRY IT FREE 536-0600 or 419-531-5535 full bsmt, $450/mo+$450 1-888-420-BABE 18+ FREE 1st month w/lease. South dep. Sec. 8 ok. 547 Everett, TEXT BABE TO 83000 2 locations, 330-1100 sq.ft. off LaGrange. 419-870-1059 No deposit. Biniker Rentals, 3 BRM., $550 + $550 dep. & Financial 419-868-3300 util. garage, off street parkServices MAUMEE-NEAR ARROWHEAD ing, 4 brm., $450 + $450 dep.

Office suites 700-2500 ft. & util. Call 419-250-6183. $$ CASH $$ Move in cond.-ready now.

Immediate Cash for 3 BRM., full basement, 1 bath, Storage & fulfillment avail.

Structured Settlements, 1650 Cone St., $500 plus All levels of communications.

Annuities, Lawsuits, $500 deposit & 1 yr. lease. Mortgage Notes & Cash Flows.

CALL RIC 419-340-1182 DAYS Call 419-283-4538 anytime J.G. Wentworth - # 1.

OFFICES/SUITES available in (215) 567-7660 p r o f e s s i o n a l / m e d i c a l ADORABLE, 3 Brm., 3656 Dixie, remodeled, fenced yard, quiet/ building. W. Toledo. Build Legal outs/upgrades allowances. nice area, near 280. $750/ mo+ dep.

419-654-0198 419-360-3021 Notices DUPLEXES & HOUSES, 24 W. UNIQUE Historical Office Central, 1712 N. Ontario, 1721 190 Space. Great rates. River Sherman, 2112 Maplewood. 1—LEGAL NOTICE views, 1000 sq.ft. plus near Lots more. 419-836-8612 Notice to Bidders: Seagate 419-490-5300.

Inquiry # FY06-40, (MUO Project MUST SELL! Beautiful home, 3 # 310-2006136) for Block Health brm., 2 bath, 8828 Lewis, Science - Chiller Replacement Commercial/ Temperance. Lease/Option. for the Medical University of Industrial, Rent $800 mo. (734) 497-7838 Ohio. Sealed bids for this project must be clearly marked with the 1000-2000 SQ. FT. project number on all inner and Houses South office/warehouse shop. outer envelopes and/or For Rent Call for details. 419-304-1892 shipping containers. Bids must 1500-15,000 sq. ft. for manufac- ★RIVERFRONT, Maumee, 2brm, be addressed and delivered to turing distribution and service 2bath, appl., great view, shops the office of the Director of Construction Resources, industries. Grade & dock high close $860. 419-320-0075 Dowling Hall, Room 0060, 3065 doors, 3 phase power, offices 1 Brm., Large, 1st Floor, Quiet! Arlington Avenue, Toledo, Ohio to suit. 419-476-7822 Big Kitchen! Nicest in Area! 43614-5807 before 3:00 p.m., 2400, 2700, 4800, 5100 & Newer Cond.--Won’t Last! Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Bids will 7500 sq.ft. warehouse $424/mo.

419-509-9997 be publicly opened that same w/offices, 12ft. door, alarm, day at 3:05 p.m. in the Health 2 BRM, Wayne St., insulated. 419-385-7573 Education Building, Room 103.

1 car garage, $425/mo.

Copies of Plans, Specifications, OFFICES/SUITES available in + first/last mo. rent. and Bid Forms may be obtained professional/medical Call 419-475-0861 from Becker Impressions building. W. Toledo. Build outs/upgrades allowances. HOMES for Rent $649 mo. 3 www.beckerimpressions.com , brm., 2 bath, Garden Tub, in 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, 419-360-3021 master! C/A, all Appl, washer/ Ohio 43615-0693. Call 419-385dryer, Pet Friendly $199 Sec 5303 for an appointment to pick SINGLE Bay Stalls available w/overhead doors, electricity Dep. Specials. Sun Homes up bid package. A $35.00 nonLeasing 888-703-4379 incl. $230 mo. Call refundable deposit is required Clayton/Skyline Retailer.

419-392-1933 per set. Any further information

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SOUTH AVE., lg 1 brm apt., new carpet and paint very nice $325/mo. No pets. Application.

Call 419-356-5948

LGE. 2 brm, upper, new carpet, C/A, balcony, kitchen appls, laundry hookups. $450/mo. + utils. & security dep. Dorr & Potomac. 419-870-7701

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Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on Monday April 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Springfield Township Meeting Room at 7617 Angola Road, Holland, Ohio for the following public hearings: We have a special use and site plan review request for 2701 Eber Road. Mr. Moon is seeking to add additional buildings with outside storage to acreage not included in his previous approvals. We also have a site plan review for Sandman Trucking for expansion of their facility at 9057 Airport Highway. We also have a special use and site plan review request for a telecommunications tower at 835 N. Centennial from Kay Shown Williams.

All persons interested in or affected by said requests will have the opportunity to be heard at this public hearing. At the conclusion of this hearing, the matters will be referred to the Township Trustees for final determination.

By Order of the Springfield Township Zoning Commission Joanne McKenney, Chairwoman

and 0150 Lost Found FOUND Cat - male all white, brown & black stripes around Whittier School near Walker Rd. (216) 402-7082 FOUND I-75 & Turnpike, Young yellow Lab, male, neutered. Call (734) 856-4498 FOUND Jack Russell Terrier ?, Old West End Area, Male, 419-466-0797 LOST DOG $100 REWARD Female, chocolate Lab. Old West End. Very friendly!

Call Marilyn 419-242-9054 LOST: Dorr & Reynolds area, Yellow Lab, 7 yr. old, dark skin patch on hind quarters & front leg. Only wearing choke collar.

Call 419-531-3587 or 419-870-7800 leave message LOST: Female black cat, front declawed, may have a harness on, "Shannon". Last seen in Cobblestones, N. Sylvania.

419- 350-5399 REWARD!

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419-917-6805 PUBLIC NOTICE Lucas County has funds available for FY2006 through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to assist in the development of local community projects that target issues associated with violence against women. Interested applicants must apply as a collaboration of law enforcement, prosecution, and victim service provider agencies with one agency taking the lead role. The local match requirement is 25 percent. Projects receiving grant awards should anticipate a 12-month project period beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007. Download forms and instructions from www. lucascountycicc.org Submit applications to CJCC, Attention Grants Administration, One Government Center, Suite 1720, Toledo, OH 43604.

Applications must be received or postmarked by May 15, 2006.

THE financial report for FY 2005 for the Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio has been completed and is available for public inspection at the office of the Fiscal Manager at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

SERVICE and REPAIR

1180 Carpentry ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 33 Yrs. exp. Specializing in rot & pest damage repair. Joist replacement. 419-382-4596

1220 Cement, Brickwork ALL types concrete! Decorative o r s tampe d, Bobc at & dumptruck Service.Mulch, Topsoil, Sand, Stone. 419-343-0091 ★ FOUNDATION WALLS ★ Repaired, Replaced or Reinforced. 33 yrs. exp.

419-382-4596

& 1230 Cleaning Janitorial ★ LISA’s CLEANING SERVICE Residential cleaning. $10/off per service. No job too small.

419-260-4838

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Notice of Public HearingMonclova Twp. BLACKTOP INSTALLED Monday, April 10 2006 at 6 PM Repaired, Replaced, Administration Bldg. Meeting New/Old FREE ESTIMATES Room 4335 Albon Road 419-897-9576 The Monclova Township Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing to consider a Floor zoning change request from A-R Coverings to M-1 and C-3 for 4730 Jerome, 4736 Jerome, 4740 Jerome, ATTENTION: Carpet Shopper’s.

4746 Jero me and 6735 All remnants & rolls up to 50% Monclova Road,; Applicant: off. Financing available.

Patrick Trompeter; Agent: Feller, Wholesale Carpets Express, Finch & Associates 1147 Miami St. 419-704-3648 The text and maps for this request is on file in the zoning office and may be examined Mon 12-5 & Tues - Fri 8-4 or 419865-7857.

A And A Handymen. 37 yrs.

After the conclusion of this Exp. Carpentry, painting, hearing the matter will be kitchens, baths, counter tops, referred for final determination cabinets. Refs. 419-874-4819 to the Board of Trustees.

A BARGAIN HOME REPAIR By order of the Monclova We do it all!

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Advertisement for Proposals TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the President that sealed Proposals will be received by the ToledoLucas County Port Authority for: Farming Approximately 217.75 Acres At Metcalf Airport The farming lease will be for one (1) year, with three (3) options to renew, with the Port Authority paying all real estate taxes and assessments. The successful Proposer shall provide all equipment, labor, fertilizer, etc., necessary to farm the property.

Metcalf Airport is located in Wood County, immediately east of Lemoyne Road and north of State Route 795.

Proposals will be received at the office of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio 43558, until Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and r ead alou d i mmedi ately thereafter.

Instructions to Proposers, Forms of Proposal, and Conditions are on file at the office of the Port Authority at Toledo Express Airport, and proposal documents may be obtained from that office.

Proposals must be submitted on the form furnished by the Port Authority and must be accompanied by a certified check or an appropriate Proposal Bond with satisfactory surety specifying the ToledoLucas County Port Authority as the obligee, in the sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the proposed rent for the first year.

Any proposal may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Proposals.

The Port Authority reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any or all Proposals, to waive any technicalities, to advertise for new Proposals or proceed with the work otherwise as it may deem to be in the best interest of the Port Authority.

TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY James H. Hartung, President

419-708-7962

CARPENTRY, Hauling, electrical, plumbing & roofing available. 419-244-2135, 419-810-2036

1600 Remodeling 2800 CERAMIC TILE - MARBLE Bathroom Specialists. All home improvements 419-531-6680

Home Furnishings

DINING ROOM TABLE, dark wood, good cond., $600.

Call 419-471-1393 or 419-206-1059

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1620 Roofs, Eavestroughs

AQUARIUM, 110 AMERICAN Eskimo Puppies DINING Room table with octagallon, w/oak stand white & fluffy, all shots, gon glass top & wrought iron, & hood. Exc. cond. ready to go!$125.

4 matching chairs, $200. 419A Bargain A-1 Gutter Cleaning! 474-4067 $400. 419- 877-5526 419-822-0440 Eves clean/flushed TV Tower AQUARIUM, 75 gallon removal. Gutters installed! In- DINING ROOM TABLE, Pecan 2 BRM, very clean, all appl. & sured. 7 DAYS: 419 865-1941 w/6 cushioned seat chairs, 66" shed included. Can be moved wet/dry filter, oak stand included, some accessories, $800. w/(3) 1Ft leaves. $300. or stay w/reasonable lot rent.

A Bargain in roofing, fully legal, BOMBAY Chest w/marble top $5000./obo 419-478-8865 Call 419- 878-2257 big or small. Flat decks, 40" 1 yr old, $550. BOMBAY CUBICLE PANELS- Maroon.

AQUARIUM - 90 gal. saltwater, garages. Ask for 10% price round mirror 38" 1yr old $75.

Eleven 5ftx6ft.

Four 5ftx4ft.

Four hood, stand, wet/dry filter, match. Free est. 419-290-0724 (419) 829-3435 5ftx3ft. All or none please. VHO lighting, live rock. $400. ★ ABLE ! Blue Line Roofing New DINING Room Table, octagon $1200. 419-861-3333, ext. 22 Call 419-283-7459 roofs, flat decks, tear offs, glasstop, 4-cushion chairs on DIRECT TV 155+ Channels, BICHON FRISE Pups, AKC, 1st garages, licensed & ins. since casters, $350. 419-868-1900 HBO, Showtime & Cinemax, shots, 1 yr. health guarantee, 1964. Free est. 419-727-9000 DRESSER & Armoire $100. Cherry Less than $1 / day. Free DVD outside & crate training AFFORDABLE Roofing New Dining table w/4 chairs, & player. $50 Bonus. For details. begun, raised in loving home, Roofs, Repairs, Rubber Roofs, matching Buffet $200. Lots of 1-800-523-7556 females $650, males $600.

Gutters. Big or small. Licensed. lamps & accessories. 2 419- 483-3243 DOG Kennel Gates, Ins. Free Est. 419-242-4222 Parsons chairs. Must Sell!

4’ wide, 6’ high, BISHON FRISE, 1 female $600, 419 810-0095 extra Heavy Duty - $30 ea.

AKC, vet checked, 1st shots, HEISS Construction. All your Moving!

419-822-0440 ready to go, sire on site. roofing needs! Licensed & ins., E N TE R T A I N ME N T C e n t e r , free est., member of BBB, Broyhill 4 pc. OAK w/side FUR COATS: Beautiful 3⁄4 length 419-865-1124, 419-704-1476 419-693-1303, 419-385-2220 cabinets, glass doors, holds beaver, dyed forest green, BORDER COLLIE PUPS Pure36" TV, $2200 new, will sell size 18 cost $4200, asking breed, shots, wormed $125.

Siding,Windows/ for $750. 419-754-1392 $800. Striking, full length 419-822-0440 coyote, size 16, cost $4000, Awnings ETHAN Allen British Classics BORDER COLLIE PUPPY ABCA 18 pcs. 40% off purchase price. asking $1200. 419- 885-5303 Registered, vet checked, first SIDING-WINDOWS, Lifetime $500-$1500. 419-861-3333 GARAGE Door, 16x7, Insulated shots, $325 (419)-409-1835 guarantee. 53 yrs. exp. ext. 22 or 419-865-7777 white, double sided steel door, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Licensed, Ins. Owner. Free estimates. Bob 419-867-1122 FORMAL DINING SUITE, cherry, with or without opener, 1 yr. BOSTON TERRIER, AKC, 5 mo. designer edition, 11 pcs. Cost old. 419-841-9068. $500-$700 old, female, shots, wonderful $5900, Must sell $1995.

GOLD BRIDAL RING SET pet, champion lines, $500. 419Trees, Shrubs, Stratford Bldrs. 419-320-2259 1.3K, Very Unique Set! 425-1799 or 419-722-0872 Landscape $800 LIFT CHAIR, BOXER PIT PUPPIES, Twin male (419) 345-4486 LAWN MOWING, shrubs re1 yr. old, dark brown cloth, & female, black/wihte, beaumoved and trimmed, reseed exc. cond. $400. 419-oooGOLF Cart, ’96 Club Car, gas, tiful temperments, cute markyards, thatching, mulching. oooo new rear seat, lots of new ings. $175.

419-825-5238 Call Al 19- 450-7202 LOVESEATS: 2 Matching & 2 parts and accessories. $2,300/ BOXER PUPS AKC ROAR Brothers Lawn Service C h a i rs , b eau t ifu l co n d . obo. Call 419Shots & wormed, We take pride in every lawn we $500-$600. Days 419 241-2122 GOLF CART, Club Car, electric, brindle & white $500. cut. Spring cleanups. Reduced or after 6pm 419-531-9267 custom, Michigan colors, (419) 446-2619 rates.

(419) 340-4574 excellent condition, $2200.

MOVING Sale, Couch & 419-356-2850 CAIRN TERRIER AKC, quality, VAUGHN’S TREE SERVICE loveseat set-$400 both; kitchen puppies 8 wks ready for new Tree Removal by bucket. table w/4-chairs-$75; 27" PhilHOT TUB homes. Wheaten or Silver.

Licensed. Fully insured. Free lips Tv-$175; Tv stand-$45; Weslo DayBreak,indoor/ $550 419- 768-2506 Estimate. Call (734) 847-4659 outdoor. 2 person, oval, $700. computer desk-$50. 1-coffe taCAIRN TERRIER PUPS: female, Call 419-874-2371 ble&end table-$50 both. All WOODS TREE SERVICE AKC, dew claws, wormed, and these items are less than 2 yrs.

48 mos interest free financing HOTTUB - 2yrs. old, 5-6 person first shots. Sire and Dam on old & OBO 419-944-xxxx Insured/Worker Comp/licensed w/cover & steps, looks & runs premises. $550. Ready 4-12-06 419-472-0471 or 419-865-4771 RECLINER $40, 4pc Wicker set like new, $2200. (734) 419-334-9874 w/cushions, $100, 2pc desk 856-5876 WOODS TREE SERVICE CANINE II Dryer $35, wall unit $30. All exc.

JACUZZI BATH TUB; 48 mos interest free financing Includes attachments.

Never used, Like new, Insured/Worker Comp/licensed cond! 419-389-9499 lve msg Good Condition. $200 2 seater. $700/obo 419-472-0471 or 419-865-4771 SLEEPER Sofa. Sears. Sturdy.

Call 419- 474-4067 419-464-1177 Maroon pattern. Could use some recovering. $100. Call MOTORCYCLE Jacket, Brooks, CAT, female gray Cat, 4 yrs.

419-861-7133 after 6:30 p.m. Size 44; Brooks Chaps, Large; old, FREE TO GOOD HOME. 419-917-2372 SOFA & loveseat, 1 yr. old, Bear Kodiak Super R/H 55; ANTIQUE iron fence, 50’ with (1) $400. Generations baby crib, Harley Davidson Ingots; Harley CATS 2 male brothers, 1 fluffy ornate corner post, 40" high, $350. Full size race car bed. D a v i d s o n 1 9 1 7 M o d e l black, 1 short hair, white & $1200. 419- 784-5192 $100-$500 419-654-9113 black. 2yrs. old, both neutered. $300. Call 419- 478-0491 To good home. Very friendly BEDFORD Shops Antiques-Now SOFA, Ottoman, Chair & 1/ 2 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $25/each. 419-471-0139 Open! 6650 Lewis. Booths/ converts to twin bed, French MOVING BOXES, sturdy, 25" Showcases available now for blue ticking strip. Will separate. long, 18" deep, 18" tall, $1 ea. CAVALIER, AKC, male & female, quality dealers. 734-850-8477 $700.00 419-517-3453 $700 - $1200, vet checked, Call 419- 491-8334 shots, (734) 637-4077 MOVING SALE SOFA-2 yr old, brown,$200. POOL TABLE, from a bar, Valley, ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ SYLVAN MALL ANTIQUES Double dresser w/oval mirror excellent condition, table & 1028 W. Sylvania Ave. hutch, curved drawer fronts, accesories, $1000/obo. Call CAVALIER KING CHARLES 419-478-7860 SPANIEL PUPS, AKC Female: dark oak, $350, matching 419- 508-3073 $900.

Male: 700 nightstand, $50, Futon, wood POST FRAME BUILDINGS 419-273-3130, 419-348-1947 and wrought iron, inner spring "Will Beat Any Price" mattress, $100. All exc cond. Free Estimates. Easy Financing CHIHUAHUA PUPPY, AKC, 1 Call (734) 854-8914 1-800-589-7611 male, beautiful color, vet AA-1 APPLIANCES, dryers, checked, 1st shots, wormed, washers $70 & up; Refrig, TEMPURPEDIC Euro BED, king ROTOTILLER $75, Gas Generator $425. Call: 419-573-9249 size, , 10" luxury mattress, dual $150, Large dog house $50; ranges $100 & up; Appl., repair foundation, all still in cartons, Power mower $45. Bicycles. All CHIHUAHUA PUPS AKC, 3328 Lagrange 419-244-0202 original cost $2900, sell $1600. exc. cond!

(419) 698-4701 Adorable, ready to go! 1st AA APPLIANCES-Dryers, 419-509-0909 Bowling Green. shofts, wormed, parents on STAIN GLASS Windows, set of Washers, Ranges, Refrig.

TOTAL GYM 4, early 1900 encased in wal- site $450-$550. 419-389-9075 1248 Sylvania 419-476-0442.

Like New, never used - X-Mas. nut frames, turquoise, pink, CHIHUAHUAS, CKC, 10 wks, 10% off All Appliances $850. 419-861-3333 ext. 22 or amber, $2000; CooCoo Clock, tiny RARE colored apple DISHWASHER, $50. Stove, elec 419-865-7777 oak, German repro $450. heads, 1 long haired male, 1st $70. Washer & dryer $65 ea.

419-283-7337 shots/dewormed. $600 Cash.

Fridge & freezer $75 ea. Sofa WATERBED, queen size, mirror 419-476-6396 $50. 2 hot water tanks, $75 headboard with cabinets, SWING, lge, wooden, 2 seater padded side rails, 6 drawer yard, 1 yr, paid $250 askCHINESE CRESTED PUPS, AKC, ea., 419-514-2987 pedestal, 95% motionless ing$125; Ryobi rototiller sm. 2 Hairless & Puffs. $350 to $600.

WASH/DRY $65 ea. Refrig. $90, mattress, $200/obo. Call 419- cyl., $75;Dehumidifer40 pint, Defiance. (419) 428-2727 Stove $100. Free delivery, 2330 360-xxxx $55; Exercise Bike, Weighted EVENINGS N. Holland-Sylvania, Big Sale, Fan Wheel w/monitors, $75.

All Must Go 419-344-1443 Must Sell!

419- 691-2647 COCKER SPANIEL PUP AKC Lawn and 6mos buff male, shots, Good WASHER & DRYER, With Kids! $250 Garden

by Whirlpool, like new, (734) 457-3235 CHIPPER/SHREDDER less than 1 yr. old, $400/obo.

DACHSHUND Mini CKC, Shots, Troybilt, 8 H.P., Briggs 419- 283-6132 Wormed, Health Guarantee, Stratton engine, 3 yrs. old, Parents on Premises, $800.

419877-5526 Building $300-$350 419-547-0539 COMMERCIAL lawnmower, 36" Materials DACHSHUND, Mini Long-hair, walk behind, 10hp motor, Black/Tan, Male, Shots, $450 CHIP Board NEW EXTERIOR good condition, $500.Call (517) 486-5932 •5 X 12, 1/ 2" & 3/ 4" available, 419- 389-1951 ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ $11.75/a sheet Toledo Area GARDEN TRACTOR, Simplicity 419-957-4555 DACHSHUND MINI’S, AKC8 71 17hp, twin cylinder Kohler INSULATION, Owens Corning R11 with power steering, 48" cut- TERRARIUM, Glass, 350 Gal. on wks, 1 male, black/tan, Piethru R38 faced & unfaced. Roll ting deck, 38" roto tiller at- Wood Stand, 2 Heat Pads, bald. First shots, wormed, $300 1-419-533-9981 after 5 p.m. of Visqune. $20 & up. Call tachment, exc. cond., $1800. $500 734-847-6988 419-877-5941 419- 345-8540 TRACTORS, Estate, extra nice, DACHSHUNDS Mini long 9N Ford, new tires, 3. cab, haired, champion sired, WINDOWS, white, vinyl, double GARDEN TRACTORS. Wheel hung, replacements up to 100 Horse, Cub Cadet, Bobcat walk LAJD, 39 B Allis, H Farmall shots, wormed, $400-$500.

U.I. $109. The Window Store, behind, 48" cut, Tiller & other w/cultivator, 60" woods belly, (734) 243-5416 7944 W. Central 419-843-9620 accessories for wheel horse. 5ft. 3. mowers, 3. single plow, DOBERMAN PINSCHER, Must sell 4ft. pull disc, 5x8 6x16 trailers, $100-$1200. 419-662-1245 hay wagons, collectibles, Moving AKC female, 9 months Business LAWN MOWER, Snapper, 21", toys, etc. $100-$3000. See at old, Champion bloodline $500.

517-260-3458 /517-260-0474 6 H.P., mulcher & elec. start, 10005 Old Airport Hwy. only.

Equipment good cond. Paid $800, Asking ENGLISH Mastiff Puppies, AKC RESTAURANT & Banquet $400. 419- 474-8449 Musical Registered, , Parents On Site, Equipment. Glassware, ta2 Males, 3 Females, Instruments bles, chairs, kitchen appl., ice- LAWN TRACTOR- Wheel Horse $850/obo 419-737-3265 Days cream machine, much more. ,good cond. 18HP Hydro 44" BUY, SELL, CONSIGN 419-459-4203 nights cut, 38" snowblower $2200/ Most items a little over 1 yr New & Used Pianos. Craig’s o l d . E x c e l l e n t s h a p e . obo. 734-856-5650 ENGLISH MASTIFF PUPS Keyboard 1-800-947-8112 419-592-9391 Napoleon, OH MOWER, commercial, walk beParents on site. Champion hind, ’03 John Deer, 48" cut, ELECTRIC Organ, Wurlitzer, 3 bloodlines. Health Gruarantee, with attachments, $2800. 419- keyboards, 1 octave of pedals, shots, wormings, vet check.

Computers variety of percussion sounds, A v a i l a b l e 3 - 1 1 - 0 6 and accessories 283-2796 $1000. 419- 882-2610 $1200-$1500.419-833-1804 MOWER KUBOTA ’05 Z-Turn, wtvnmv@wcnet.org COMPAQ computer w/ Athlon EVOLA MUSIC, Sylvania Piano XP 2400, Windows XP, 28HP Diesel, 72" deck, only 35 Showroom is Closing Forever. ENGLISH Mastiff/Rottweiler HyHrs, like new! $10,000. monitor, keyboard, mouse & Up to 70% OFF new and used brid, Chocolate/Tan, Red/Tan, (419) 532-3118 desk. Asking $400 obo. Call pianos. 419-882-1851 Girls, $600, Chipped, Docked, 1-419-494-1707.

BG RIDING Lawn Mower Dewclaws, Shots, Mar. 26 PIANO, Kimball Console Ariens, runs good, muslovedogs.com COMPUTER Windows XP, incl. w/Damp Chaser, Walnut Fin1028 motor, orange, 419-202-0945 office premium complete, ish, $700/obo 419-266-7723 $500. 419-539-4341 Internet ready, $200. Call ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL 419- 474-9026, 4544 Luann RIDING Mower John Deere PIANOS -Yamaha Baby Grand, PUPS AKC. Family raised.

LX178, 15hp, 44" mulching $2800; also, Steinway, Grand Shots,wormed,dew claws, tails HP Victra Mini Computer, deck, excellent! Utility trailer, Make Offer, Market Masters, docked. $300. 419-787-6354 $300 or best offer.

269-651-4770 $2,000. 419-877-9137 View details at: FOR more joescomputerrepairs.com classified advertising, Livestock/ visit Poultry toledoblade.com/classifieds Contractor/Farm ABYSSINIAN KITTENS, CFA, FOX TERRIER TOY PUPS UKC Equipment GOATS, Obies, Toggs, rare, beautiful, very loving, p u r p l e r i b b o n b r e e d , Saanens, Alpines, Great for MASSEY Ferguson ’62 MF65 $450. (734) 587-3033 4H Projects, Pets, etc., Up to registered. Wormed, $300.

45HP w/Front Loader, $125 ea. (740) 465-2065 419-782-8681 ADOPT a Retired Engine Rebuilt ’04, $7000 Racing Greyhound!

419-261-7747 HAY, 2nd & 3rd Cut, FREE Catto good home 1 HimaCome meet the dogs at PetCo Alfalfa/Grass Mix, layan 1 SnowShoe, other pets TRACTOR -Allis 7060 TRACTOR 1111 S. Main St., Bowling Green avail. All spaded or neutered.

Great for Horses, $3.50/Bale $5,500, new cone style spin(across from WalMart) Delivery Avail. from Genoa Shots current.

419-382-6930 ner type fertilizer spreaderSaturday, April 1, 2006 $450; Hydraulic log splitter- 419-654-4075 419-346-5833 10:00 to 5:00 FRENCH BULLDOG black & $425. phone 517- 403-6092 LAMBS, Market ready to TLC Greyhound Adoption white, pied male, 14mos old for information butcher, 120-140LBS live AKC, great friendly dog. www.tlcmi.org or weight.

Call 419-335-9112 or $925.

(419) 382-7877 Collectibles 419-583-0360 Call 419-823-0005 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS /Hobbies AKC, 3 weeks, parents on BUYING OLDER SPORTS CARDS Horses and premises, $350. paying $10 - $1000 & up!

419-297-8381 Accessories Baseball, football, basketball & GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, boxing.

419-309-4437 AQHA Mare, barrels, poles, AKC, shots, wormed, Pet price trail, bomb proof, kid safe, no $250.

419-748-7633 bad vices, 1D+2D times. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $4400. For pics 419-865-4110

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FREE EST. Plumbing, Roofing and Remodeling, HDTV 61", Hitachi Ultravision 20 years experience. $900. Boston speakers LRC 419-471-0025. 419-283-8093 $300. M&K Sub woofer $100.

419- 841-6090 HEATING, Plumbing, boilers, electric, carpentry, remodelTV, RCA 53" BIG SCREEN, ing, licensed, insured. We cacolor, good cond. ter to investors 419-242-7539 $475.

419- 536-7829 18 YEARS Carpentry, electric, plumbing, windows, doors.

R em od eli ng : b at h ro o m , Home kitchens, bsmts (419) 350-3932

2800 Furnishings

ARABIAN Mare, registered, 16 yrs. old, gray, 16.1HH, very pretty, $1350. (517) 451-5140 HORSE Boarding between Perrysburg & BG, full care or stall only, turnouts, indoor arena, $190mo, 419-823-3404 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ HORSE HAY FOR SALE! 2nd cutting, alfalfa & mix, No Rain, 419-340-5547

HORSE, 23 mo. old Blue Rome BED, King, Canopy w/Steps Quarter Horse mare, green $450; Fish Tanks w/Wood broke, gentle and beautiful, Stands, 50 gal & Up $300 ea. $1,000/OBO. 419-583-6336 419-806-0936 AARON’S Abandoned Hauling & More HORSES, Registered Paint GeldSpring Cleanup- Hauled Today BED- Pillowtop mattress set. ings, 2&7 yrs, $1,000-$2,500/ Call Now New in plastic.

OBO. 90 days training. Moving 419-861-2262 Queen $130. King $240 must sell! 419-866-0798 Call 419-392-7465 A AVAILABLE Hauler 7 days a LARGE BARN & TACK SALE, April wk. Tear down/Haul anything.

BEDROOM-6 pc Sleighbed 1, 9-4pm at Stonehaven Residential & commercial. Beat w/nightstand, dresser & Farms, Temperance, MI. all est. 419-699-5645 mirror. $550. Can deliver.

Clothes, Liverpool, gates, tack AWAY we will HAUL 419-509-8342 QUARTER HORSE 1986 GeldSame Day Service.

BRM SET, 8 PIECE ing, sorrel, 16 hands, points in 419-841-9597 New, Thomasville quality, hunter under saddle, show419-810-4669 Maison Phillipe satin cherry manship, exc. on trails. Great HAULING. SPRING CLEAN-UP. sleigh bed, nightstand, dress- for beginner or amateur.

We tear down garages. Sr. er, mirror, chest, all dove- $ 5 5 0 0 / o b o M U S T S E L L . discount. Free est. Call tailed, felt-lined drawers, 734-770-8253 419-410-4334 or 419-410-4306 must see. Cost $6500. Sacrifice, $1750.

Armoire avail.

SAVE $ 419-666-6600 Medical Equip./ Stratford Bldrs. 419-320-2259 www.haidumpsters.com Supplies 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 cubic yd BUNK BEDS, wood, with comVisa, MC, Discover, Am Ex bo dresser, desk, mattresses, BED - Invacare full Electric Medapprox. 24 mos. old, $300. ical Bed Model 5490. Head/ foot ends, chrome bed rails, Call 419-000-0000 Miscellaneous overbed table & mattress.

Services CHINA Hutch, Top Glass 3 Mattress. Was $1500. Asking doors, bottom 3 wood doors, EXCAVATION/DEMOLITION, $ 2 5 0 . O B O . C a l l ( 7 3 4 ) $700 obo. JP, 419-467-0260 driveway bermstone 15 ton 847-8963 CHAIRLIFT $185. Dozer/Backhoe/Bobcat Excel Homestair Elevator Services.

419-466-9623 COMPUTER workstation, metal/ Exc. cond! $1500. glass w/corner unit & extras (419) 433-8064 w/chair $175; Dining table, HATE MOVING? high top, black, 4 place set, like INVA-CARE CAT Mobility Scooter, NEED HELP? new, $450 obo; Entertainment newer batteries. Asking $1,200.

Call Extra Hands center, w/side by side adjust- 419-893-8302 $25 /hr 419-351-4336 able bookshelves, oak, very good cond. Pd. $1800, asking NEED HOME REPAIRS? Papering / $650.

419-917-7380 Be sure to check the Service & Repair Banner Thursdays in Painting COUCH Brookliner Classifieds. w/2-built-in recliners, medium AFFORDABLE PAINTING blue, asking $150. Call Interior & Exterior, 25 Yrs. Exp. 419-882-8995 Free Estimates Call 419- 460-5789 DINING ROOM SET, 6 chairs, A FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE. A LADY PAPER HANGER & hidden leaves, buffet, newly 243 Painter, Faux finishes. 25 years upholstered, beautiful carving.

1—LEGAL NOTICE Carpet, vinyl, laminate.

No one beats my price! experience. Free Estimates. Email photos avail. $500 for PUBLIC HEARING Call 419-704-0995 set. 734-856-6749 The Springfield Township Call Bernie 419-691-4468

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AIRPLANE Model LT40 Trainer, AMERICAN Bull Dog Pups, 3 w/6 channel radio, engine, males, 10 wks, grand champiflight box and accessories, on bloodlines, $800. Call (810) $250. Call 419-877-5526 324-1309 or 810-334-3896

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$100 ADOPTIONS Cats, Kittens & Dogs $125 ADOPTIONS Puppies Fee includes: Health Exam, Spay/Neuter, Initial Age Appropriate Shots, Worming, Feline Leukemia Test & Microchipping, Heart Worm Test, and Rabies

GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies, AKC, even temperament, big boned, good with kids, $450.

(734) 587-3033 GERMAN WIREHAIRED Pointer puppies, AKC, shots, tails, great hunting stock, $400 Call 419-436-1043

GOLDENDOODLE PUPS Shots & wormed, 15wks, $350 (419) 446-2619 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, AKC, shots, wormed, 15 wks. $200 Call 419- 446-2619

Open Every Day 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

1920 Indian Wood Circle, GOLDEN RETRIEVER Pups, 8 Maumee (419) 891-0705 weeks, AKC, adorable, parents on site, 1st shots, wormed, 1 Additional Adoption male $250, 1 female $275. 419Location: 476-1957 ★ Pet Supplies Plus ★ GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, AKC, Alexis & Lewis parents on premises, shots, Thurs-Sat 12-7 wormed, sire DNA tested, Sunday 12-5 $350. 419- 825-8771 ★ Petsmart Rossford ★ HIMILAYAN KITTEN Thurs-Sat 12-6 1 white male, No papers.

Sunday 12-4 Last chance! $175. Call 419-382-3685 Behavior Help Line Offers assistance to pet HUSKY/SHEPHERD Mix, male owners who are & female. $20/ea. to good experiencing behavioral homes only. Moving. Call 419problems with a pet.

861-9297 Please call (419) 891-0706 www.ToledoArea HumaneSociety.org ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Adopt Your Feline Friend From

Paws & Whiskers

JACK RUSSELL PUP Male $100 419-899-4095

JACK RUSSEL pups, 7 weeks old, 1st shots, wormed twice, $100. Days-work (517) 437-4411. Evenings (517) 448-8606

The area’s only Cats only shelter LAB AKC Chocolates born Mar. 8, 06 both parents on site, not Now In Our 10th Year 38 Hillwyck off Hill 1 block W. your ordinary backyard lab. of Reynolds 419-536-1914 Father is grandson of top sire MON-FRI 1-8 SAT & SUN 1-5 highest rated Lab in U.S. Female daughter of highest prowww.pawsandwhiskers.org ducing Lab of winners. She is Adults From $35. All Cats a natural pointer. Both parents Tested, Vet Checked, Come are duck & pheasant hunters W/Carrier & Health Insurance ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ & also very calm housedogs, 60-65lbs. Dewclaws removed, ADORABLE Pups Small & Lge shots & registered. $600 Breeds from $70 & UP. 419-836-1000, 419-466-5097 Boxers and Assorted Birds THE PET SHOP 419-729-1959 LAB AKC registered, America’s Favorite Dog in a rare & beauAKITA PUPS AKC, Pups & ado- tiful color, silver! Wormed, lescents, champion parents, shots, dews removed. Can $350-$850. (419) 428-2727 email pic. Only 1 male left.

Evenings. Defiance. $1,000. 419-270-0552

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HOROSCOPE

By Holiday Mathis

Monday, March 27, 2006 ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You make yourself appropriate for the situation at hand. This is part of your mission as a gentle warrior — to fit in until it is your time to rise up and affect the necessary change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You do your best, even though your best is different from day to day. You’re holding yourself to the standard you set — let no one else set it for you. Tonight, there are sparks on the romantic front.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Prestigious people ask about you. This adds up to something gratifying. Step out and be bold — dare to do more than dream.

Watch a small miracle unfold.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

At work, a lighthearted flirtation warms the environment. At home, someone close loves you in ways he or she can’t always show. Be generous with your attention, it means more than you know.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You approach your tasks with great conviction. This causes you to be ultra-productive in a short burst of time. A long, ponderous lunch alone would be a nice balance to today’s hyperactivity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Someone who boasts of his power is actually doubtful of it.

So read the signs. It’s best now to get “on board” with those who can do something for you, since you have much to offer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Loving and being loved is the rich stuff of life. The problem is it’s so easy to get love confused with other things, like wanting and vanity. Your unselfish devotion to others is a muchneeded, shining example.

2760 Pets ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ LAB, Black, 3 mo. female, pure bred, asking $100. To good home only. 419- 822-3693

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You joke that there are things you just “don’t want to know” about. It’s not a joke. Coming to consciousness can be painful and mostly is. You’re wise to wait until you do want to know.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). Today features no great purpose. That is, until you realize that your normal daily purpose and ordinary projects are actually profound callings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your job requires more skill and ability than you think you have today. No worries! Dormant talents come alive when they are needed. You thrive on challenge!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). By now, you probably have the sneaking suspicion that you are part of someone else’s grand plan. In fact, it’s not person who is responsible for the scheme at all, but the universe at large.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re a visionary. Yours is the advice that won’t be followed today but, years later, will be seen as “spot on.” Being right isn’t the most important thing in the world.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 27). You have a capacity to learn, and learn you will during this year. Lessons in love are first on the agenda. Through spring, you will also be adding skills to your resume that, when mastered, create new and exciting career opportunities.

When you love your work, you make more money.

If you would like to write to Holiday Mathis, Joyce Jillson’s handpicked successor, please go to www.creators.com and click on “Write the Author” on the Joyce Jillson page, or you may send her a postcard in the mail. To find out more about Joyce Jillson and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

2760 Pets YORKIE MALE PUPS, AKC, small, 1st shots, wormed, dewclaws, home raised, spoiled rotten! $500.

Cash only. 419-276-9638

Access./ 3400 Auto Services AUTO REPAIR EQUIPMENT & LIFTS. ALL EXCELLENT CONDITION! (419) 349-3860 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

LAB Mixed, 4 yr. old female. FREE AUTOS & TRUCKS Wanted to good home, handicapped. YORKIE Puppies, AKC 6-weeks, Highest price paid, guaranteed spayed & shots. Well behaved. Adorable, tails, dew clawed, Free towing - Wrecked or Call 419-836-9934 $ 5 5 0 & $ 8 5 0 C a s h . repairable. Call 419-269-1795 419-382-1518 Toledo LAB puppies, AKC, OFA, choco(4) 20" CABO RIMS lates, dew claws removed, 1st YORKIE (TOY) AKC, Teddybear 5 Lug w/low profile (255 shots, wormed, vet checked, faces, male $750 - Female 35CR20) TIRES. Like new! sire 100lbs., dam 85 lbs., calm, $1000, vet checked, shots, $1000 obo. males & female $225.

(734) 637-4077 (419) 697-5490 ask for Juan.

419ENGINE 5.7 350, runs, from ’95 LAB PUPPIES 4 yellow, 4 black, Sports Suburban, desirable 1 piece 1 choc., AKC, born 3/ 6-06.

Equipment rear main, $650. Call 419Dews removed, shots, vet checked, wormed. Exc. tem- FREE WEIGHTS, 3 pc., Olympic 655-2385, 419-308-0057 perment. Both parents on site. equipment, $150. Call 419’89 & ’91 LINCOLN 419-348-5882 867-8665 CONTINENTAL PARTS clean bodies, good glass, all parts LAB pups, AKC GOLF Clubs, Ping irons i3, blue good. $20-$100. black, 7 weeks old, 1st shots, dot, 3 thru Sand Wedge 9 419-360-1779 $250. irons, like new, very little play, Call (517) 451-5140 $300. Call 419-873-0552 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ LAB PUPS, AKC, chocolates & GOLF Kart- (1) EasyGo, newer MOTOR, 1965 Chevy 283, blacks, hunters, 1st shots & batteries, charger w/Top, Complete from carb to oil wormed, $300 to $350. windshield-$1250; 1-ClubCar, pan. $125.

419- 691-2647 419-274-1114 or 419-966-3362 new batteries w/charger, top, RIMS w/Tires, (4) 20" Ultra, 6 headlights, windshield-$1600 LAB PUPS lug, chrome, clean, must sell, OBO. 419-350-5375 AKC, OFA/hunting stock. like new $900/obo for set Mother & Father on premises. MOSSBURG 12-Gauge Fully RifAsk for Mo 419-283-0333 $425 419- 684-5531 fled Slug Barrel & Scope $200; LABRADOODLE PUPS, Yellow & Marlin Goose Gun 36" Barrel, SINSEI FORD Probe R33 black, 1st shots, wormed, Exc. Cond. $200; Hummingbird Body Kit Fits 1993-97. 4 pc.

(419) 509-3355 dewclaws, $150 -$200. Cash Fishfinder, 3-D Wideview, 2 $500 obo.

Units, Retail $499 ea., Both only! Call 419-276-9638 (4) 20X8.5 CUSTOM RIMS $250 (734)848-3319 ON 245/40/20 LOW PROFILE LHASA Apso AKC, 6 yrs. old, needs TLC & not be around NORDICTRACK. Work off winter TIRES. EXCELLENT CONDITION, children, FREE to good home. weight on original NordicTrack U N I V E R S A L F I T . $ 1 2 0 0 ski exercise machine. Com- OBO. (419) 877-0435 419-917-2372 plete w/video. $40. Call LHASA APSO puppies, ACA reg- 419-861-7133 after 6:30 p.m. istered, 1st shots, adorable, OPTICAL MACHINE, Eclipse 1100 $300/ea. Call 419- 669-xxxx HRA, like new, 12 Prgrams, LOVEBIRDS (4) $200; Finches (6) $ 3 5 0 . P l e a s e c a l l FIND THE VEHICLE $50; Cockatiels (2) $100; Para- 419-861-1663/ 419-356-0314 THAT FITS YOUR WALLET dise Whydahs (2) $200, All Incl Search new and used cars by POOL TABLE, Brunswick Cage & Toys 419-475-1419 price or payment at: 3.5’ x 7’. Exc. cond. toledoblade.com/cars MAINE Coon Kittens All accessories incl. Asking Large Boned, Family Raised, $650/obo. 419- 215-3831 WE Want your unwanted junk $250-$300 419-729-3934 vehicles. Top dollar paid.

419-340-0165 POOL Table Old Hausen, 4 ft.

Please call x 8 ft., slate, oak trim, leather MALTESE AKC, beautiful, Pups, pockets, like new, asking 419-917-2558 males $800 females $900. $1200. 419-537-9185 Health &temperament guranteed. 419- 225-5426 POOL TABLES, Commercial, solid maple, regularly $4099. 10 MALTESE AKC - small baby in crate.,$980. Free set-up balls dolls, white fluff balls, kidand ques. 734-676-7295 proof. shots & vet checked, $700. 419-924-5275 POOL TABLE, Valley 7’, bar room style, 1 pc. slate, ball return, MALTESE PUPS, Adorable, great shape, sticks, racks & Vet Checked, balls, $1000. 419-491-8334 1 male-$450, 1 female-$500, WHAT’S IT GOING TO COST? 419-618-2882 PRO STYLE Bata Pitching Ma- Get dealer quotes delivered to chine, Baseball/Softball, with your inbox with MALTESE PUPS AKC frame and full size net, good toledoblade.com/cars Shots & wormed, $700-$800 cond. 1st $1000. 419-693-2613 (419) 446-2619 $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS HonMINX Kitten, $200. das & Chevys from $500. For Office/Retail Regular Kittens - $25. listings 800-391-5227 Ext. 4159 Equipment 419-754-0130 ★ AUTO LOANS FOR ALL ★ before 9 pm.

CONVEYOR & SHELVING Guaranteed Credit Approvals LOCKERS & DESKS NEUFIE LOVERS! Call 419-476-5600 TAFC CARTS & FILE CABINETS 5 beautiful AKC reg. NewfoundCALL MIKE 419-244-7049 land Puppies ready for their new homes now! 3 Girls, 1 boy. SAFE-MEILINK Steel Floor Safe, Black & black w/white mark- 38 high x 28 deep x 27 wide ings. Parents on Premises. Dad asking $200. is a 170 Lb Landseer. Mom is 419-472-0122 charcoal gray. Pups are vet checked, wormed, 1st shots. $800 419-825-3464 (Swanton)

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PARAKEETS, 2, under 1 year.

Free. Call 419- 878-2257 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ PERSIAN & HIMALAYAN KITTENS, SHOTS, EXTRA NICE, $250-$300.419-250-3160 PIT BULL PUPS, 6 wks. old, going fast! $150 males, $200 females.

Call 419-870-3767 PIT BULL, 2 yr. old, solid blue, male stud, short and stocky, UKC registered, $700.

Call 419-810-5012 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ POMERANIAN PUPPIES Cute, Cute, CKC, 8 wks old, 1st shots, $300 Cash. Call 419-299-3596 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ POODLES, toy size, 3 black males., shots/wormed. $300-$400. 419- 308-3856 POODLE (TOY) PUPS, AKC, $500- $600. shots, wormed.

2 yr. old adult female. $300 419- 428-2036 ROTTWEILERS AKC OFA Champion bloodline Puppies, shots, $700.

419- 523-4387 ROTTWEILER, 2 yr old male, no papers, obedient trained, NO KIDS, $50.00. Call (734) 856-3714 SCHNAUZER PUPPIES; First shots, wormed $300.00 ea. Cash only!!!

419-875-5668 SHELTIE AKC Puppies, shot & wormed, family raised. Males$350, Females $400. Call 419-752-2601 SHELTIE Pup, AKC, adorable, 9-week Male sable/white, black overlay, champion sired, 1st shots. $350. 419-875-5194

SHELTIE PUPPIES sable & white , Real Cuties! $200. 419-822-0440 SIBERIAN HUSKIES, registered & unregisterd $400-$550, 4 wks old, black/white blue eyes. Call (517) 442-8323 SMALL BREEDS,Terrir Mix, Poodles, Shih-tzu, Maltese. $200-$750 (734) 637-4077 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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TARANTULA, FREE to good home, aquarium, heating pad and house. Low maintenance pet. Please call 419- 875-5340 YORKIE/CHIHUAHUA MIX Female, 1 yr., housebroken, all shots, very lovable, $400.

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GARAGE SALES PLACE YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS IN CLASSIFIED RUMMAGE & Bake Sale 2238 Manhattan St. Erie, MI, Mon. Mar.27, 9-6 & Tues. Mar. 28, 9-6, Wed. Mar. 29 9-4. $1.50 a Bag on Wed. Sponsored by St. Joseph Altar Society

FIND NEW, OR NEW-TO-YOU Look for the vehicle that suits you best on toledoblade.com/cars

$23 TRANSFER ’02 VW Passat Need reliable party to make small monthly bank payments.

Trades welcome. No dealers, please. Ask for David Ray, Monroe Dodge, (734) 770-1465

$23 TRANSFER ’01 Honda Civic LX

Need reliable party to make Garage Sale small monthly bank payments.

West Trades welcome. No dealers, please. Ask for David Ray, RUMMAGE SALE. Washington Monroe Dodge, (734) 770-1465 Pre-School at Collingwood & Palmwood, Fri., April 7, 10am-? $23 TRANSFER Proceeds benefit the pre’00 Ford Mustang GT school program. Tables/space Need reliable party to make available for $5. Call for more small monthly bank payments. information, 419-244-2701.

Trades welcome. No dealers, please. Ask for David Ray, Monroe Dodge, (734) 770-1465

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PRE-MOVING SALE, Antiques: ’’98 Chevy Malibu bedroom outfit, dresser, plank bottom chairs, stacking Need reliable party to make small monthly bank payments. tables & sideboards.

419-537-8778,419-270-1540 Trades welcome. No dealers, please. Ask for David Ray, SAT. -SAT., 10-6. 2004 E. Erie Rd., Monroe Dodge, (734) 770-1465 MI., between Dixie & I-24. Last week. Everything must go. AUDI ’01 A6 QUATTRO, AWD Houseful of new & used items. loaded, moonroof & winter Dressers, 2 loveseats-1 a pkg, factory warranty, exc. sleeper, tables, bakers rack, cond in/out, 81,500mi, $15,600 china cabinets, fine jewelry, obo. (419) 410-7761 glassware, pictures, Princess AUDI ’93 100S 4 dr., 5 House, PartyLite, crafts, lawn spd, Loaded: A/C, moonroof, items, misc. PRICES REDUCED. CD, 154K. $2450 OBO. VERY LARGE ESTATE/ 419-308-6474 Bowling Green MOVING SALE Frig, furniture (2 brm, dining rm, BMW ’03 325i sofa, sofa bed), electronics, 31K mi.,auto, winter package, speakers, many collectibles, warranty, excellent condition, dishes, books, 100s of almost- $25,000. 419-724-3499 new LPs, clothes, signed lithographs, mech. toys, art glass, ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ VHSs, coins, set Nicklaus leftie BMW ’01 330CI, blue, loaded, golf clubs, knives & other items 88K miles, snow tires included, $18,000, 419- 215-3901 GREAT PRICES! ALL INDOORS! 6852 N. Fredericksburg Dr. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Sylvania (McCord & Sylvania, BMW ’00 740i go N. to Gaines Mill to N. Fredericksburg) CASH ONLY! Silver w/grey interior, fully loaded w/Navigation, tinted glass, Thurs-Sat, March 30-April 1, 9-4 new tires, 90K mi. Asking $16,900 obo. (419) 283-3364

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AUTOMOTIVE Access./ 3400 Auto Services AN ABSOLUTE guarantee $150 full size, $130 mid, $80-$110 compact cars or trucks.

Please call. 419-861-3737

BMW ’00 740iL Black with tan interior. Excellent condition,fully loaded with NAV., 89,000 mi.

Asking $18,750. Contact Imran at 419-277-9398.

BMW ’99 740IL auto., silver, sunroof, heated leather seats, 139,000 miles, excellent condition, $12,999.

Call 419-283-0379

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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ DODGE ’01 STRATUS SE LINCOLN ’01 LS, 53K mi. V8, BMW ’98 740IL, black on COUPE, V6, auto, 51K mi., heated leatherseats fully loadblack, sun roof, Loaded , 96k clean, silver, asking $7500 ed, all power, Alpine Cd player, hwy. mi. , exc. cond. $12,500.

O B O . C a l l m o r n i n g s tinted windows, new tires, 419-874-0470, 419-277-8152 419-666-2914 $13,500 OBO. 419-885-1466 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ BMW ’98 740IL Exc. Cond.

Needs nothing! 109k mi., $11,700/obo. 419-476-3021 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

DODGE ’00 AVENGER ES SPORT COUPE, fully loaded, leather int, moonroof, new tires, $6,000 OBO. 734-856-6516 after 4pm.

LINCOLN ’00 LS Pearl white, fully loaded, sunroof, 53K mi. Exc. cond.

New tires, garaged, asking $13,250. 419- 865-3177

LINCOLN ’99 CONTINENTAL BMW ’97 328i Red, sport pkg, DODGE ’99 INTREPID, 68K mi., Loaded, very clean, good 5 Spd, Loaded, mint, keyless 2.7, V6, red/tan cloth, clean, cond., 125k mi., $6000. entry, Female Executive newer tires. Exc. cond. $4500.

419-514-4610 Owner, Non-Smoker. 4 1 9 - 8 7 7 - 0 3 2 3 o r ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $10,500.

419-351-3701 419-779-1159 DODGE ’99 Intrepid, loaded, LINCOLN ’97 CONTINENTAL BMW ’95 740i, 170K am/fm cass., very good cond, 71K, very good cond! $5400 $5500. a/c, 72K mi., PW, PL, PS, 419-345-0824 $4900 obo. 419-283-7602 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Call 419-699-3139 DODGE ’97 Intrepid, Clean, LINCOLN ’94 TOWNCAR Auto, BUICK ’05 LESABRE Runs Great! $2,500. runs exc., fully loaded, leather fully loaded, w/6,000 miles, Call 419-917-5529 / seats, white/blue top, A/M F/M $19,000 Firm.

419-475-1696 cass., A/C, 4 door, $2,350.

419-693-4856 419-508-0038 BUICK ’03 LeSabre, 16,000 mi.. FORD ’05 Mustang, V6 auto, red w/ black interior, LINCOLN ’94 Mark VIII, 2 dr., non-smoker, warranty, like 6 CD changer, all power, coupe, 4.6 V8, newer tires, new. Nice, 419-882-4315.

4000 mi., perfect shape, water pump, & serpentine belt, ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $19,950. Call 419-842-8221 all power, moonroof, leather BUICK ’01 LaSabre, loaded, tan seats, reliable, hwy miles, FORD ’05 Taurus SES, 6,000 w/leather, 56K, $10,000 like mi., loaded, non-smoker, $1600/OBO 419-704-6278 new. Call 419-206-2149 warranty. Choice of 10. Nice LINCOLN ’93 MARK VIII Florida BUICK ’00 CENTURY Car Co., 419-882-4315 Car, Must See. $4000. new brakes & tires, 90,000 GMC ’94 SAFARI 200K mi, No FORD ’03 TAURUS SE, miles, excellent condition rust, Drive perfect. $1495.

50,000 miles, $4850. 419- 862-3387 419-726-2833 exc. cond. $11,500 OBO. 419-345-1772 ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● LINCOLN ’92 Town Car BUICK ’96 Regal, Olympic gold, FORD ’03 Focus ZX3, red, 5 Tan, V6, 4 dr., 92K mi., Fully sedan, estate sale, 57K, excel- speed, tinted windows, 62,000 Loaded, Leather, P/L, P/W, lent condition, $5995. or best miles, new tires, exc. mileage, Cruise, Looks & Runs Great, offer. 419-874-3322 Mon-Fri. $1950 419-283-0333 great condition, $8000/obo.

BUICK ’86 Park 419- 491-8122 ★LINCOLN ’88 TOWNCAR★ Avenue. Runs great ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● Full Power, Great Go To Work $ 1 0 0 0 o b o . FORD ’02 Taurus 4 door $8200. Car! $900/obo 419-810-7160 FORD ’95 Thunderbird 2 door, 419-472-3780 419-472-7033 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $2200.

Call 419-376-8257 CADILLAC ’05 Deville, OnStar after 4pm XM radio, 31K mi., super MAZDA ’04 RX8 Grand Touring clean, white w/gray leather Edition. Automatic, 30k mi., FORD ’02 TAURUS, black/ interior, must sell! $22,800. gray, runs like new, 130K hwy Original factory warranty.

Call (734) 241-3746 Take over paymt’s of $409.00 miles, great condition. per month. 734-915-1633 $3,900 OBO. 419-877-0488 CADILLAC ’03 DeVille, elderly or 419-349-6453 owner, 27K mi., mint, loaded, MAZDA ’99 626LX, Original non smoker, NADA $23,500. owner, exc gas mileage, runs FORD ’02 Taurus SE Must sell $19,850. Ottawa Hills & looks great, 4 cyl, auto, Well Maintained, Keyless, 419-467-2200 PW,PL,PS, cruise & tilt, keyless Remote Car Start, All Power, entry, moonroof, alarm sysTilt, 59K mi., Great Cond., CADILLAC ’96 ELDORADO (734)847-1935 tem, Alloy wheels, 104k hwy ETCPolo green, all options. Im- $5900 mi. $5250obo. 419-666-8650 maculate in and out. New FORD ’02 Taurus brakes, starter & tires. Auto 6 cyl., 4 dr., White/Gray Cloth, MERCEDES ’05 C230, start w/ alarm. Dealer mainblue w/tan interior, 2000 Alum. Wheels, All Power, tained. $6500 419-870-0826 miles, take over lease.

59K mi., $4750 419-283-9881 (734)735-8337 CADILLAC ’94 FLEETWOOD Loaded w/ Brougham pkg., FORD ’01 TAURUS SES, 3.0, 24 MERCEDES ’00 E320, 4-MATIC 140k mi., Dk. Blue, Exc. Cond., valves, auto, floor shift, multi AWD, sun roof, leather, alloy Must see. Clean. $5700/obo. disc premium sound, loaded, wheels, CD, leather int., heated 419-762-5044 9 8 k m i , $ 5 0 0 0 o b o . seats, well maintained $17,750. 248-613-5861 419-826-6796 CADILLAC ’91 Sedan Deville, MERCEDES ’00 Benz E430 wrecked front, have parts to fix, FORD ’01 MUSTANG GT 5spd, in good cond. $600/OBO. V8, red-orange, loaded, leath- 4 Matic, every option, incl. navPlease call 419-973-0234 er, 6disc CD, well maintained, igation, excellent condition, 46K, like new! Must sell 6 1 K , $ 2 3 , 5 0 0 . o b o .

CHEVY ’04 Cavalier, $14,500 obo. (419) 944-0234 419-480-1453 or 419-215-7618

61K mi., $7900. Must Sell. 419-482-5526

F O R D ’ 0 1 F O C U S Z X 3 MERCEDES ’91 500 SL, Soft & Hatchback, red, auto, a/c, all Hard Top, Leather, Dual Air power, CD Changer, 183K, Bags, ABS, Cruise, Runs very CHEVY ’03 CAVALIER, mostly hwy. miles. $4000 good, 95K mi., $15,000 OBO. 5-spd., 35K mi., mint cond., Call 419-472-5024 OBO, 419-875-5402 red, $5500 OBO. FORD ’00 Taurus, MERCEDES ’88 Wagon 300TE, 734-457-5588 8 0 K , V 6 , g o o d loaded, cd, Michelons, very CHEVY ’02 Impala LS nice, 169K mi., $4,200. condition, $5200. loaded, 70,000 miles 419-344-0738 Call 419-472-7573 asking $10,000.

FORD ’00 Mustang, 56K orig.

MERCEDES BENZ ’02 SL500, 419- 704-5877 mi., auto., V-6, a/c, keyless convertible, Silver Arrow EdiCHEVY ’01 MONTE CARLO SS entry, good cond., $5,900. tion, hardtop, silver, silver gray 1 Owner, clean, new tires, Call 419-464-1843 leather, 66K, gorgeous car, moonroof, $9700.

FORD ’99 Explorer Eddie Bauer $33,900. Call 419-283-7001 (419) 867-9122 Ed. Fully loaded, 4 dr., needs ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ CHEVY ’01 IMPALA, 72K mi, 3.8 some TLC 419-410-8625 or MERCEDES BENZ ’00 E320 $3750 Liter V6, auto, all power incl. 419-726-4616 4matic, excellent, black ext., sunroof, 1 owner, like new, ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $16,500, (248) 890-8283 new tires and trans. Must see! FORD ’98 Taurus LX 4 door, ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $7895.

419- 829-7241 sedan, V6, 3.0L, loaded, ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CHEVY ’01 SUBURBAN, LT1500, excellent condition in & out. MERCEDES BENZ ’99 ML320, black, V6, all power options, 4x4, 5.3L, all ride, tow pack- 47K miles, new tires, $5000. obo. 419-475-3245 $13,700, 248-890-8283 age, leather, sunroof, OnStar.

White w/pewter. Exc cond. ■❏■❏■❏■❏■❏■❏■❏■❏■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 89k. $15,900. 419-867-3707 FORD ’95 MUSTANG GT MERCURY ’00 Sable LS Premium Convertible, auto, loaded, Sedan. Black w/black leather ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ leather, 62K miles, good interior. Factory Moon Roof.

CHEVY ’98 Camero, Maroon, CD player, 2-12" speakers, V-6, cond., $7500. 419- 699-0759 Loaded. Good cond. Great car for price. 80K mi. $5,650/OBO. 98K, exc. cond., $4,900. Call FORD ’95 CONTOUR Call 419-887-1961 after 4pm 419-266-4862 4 dr. auto, runs good, MERCURY ’97 SABLE GS CHEVY ’98 Malibu CD, moongood on gas, $1,950.

3.0 Loaded, looks good in & roof, good body, "as is", might 419-654-6880 out. Runs exc. Needs need eng. work, $2000. See at FORD ’95 Thunderbird LX nothing! $2700 obo 1919 Key St. Lakeview Shores 54K Original, Completely (419) 476-0530 Apt. 419-810-0620/ 902-2874 Loaded, White, Excellent CHEVY ’96 CAMARO black, 3.8 Shape Inside & Out, Must See MERCURY ’96 Sable, runs, 419- 475-3245 drives & looks great! 146K V6, 5spd, air, Bose Sound $4200 System, lots of new items. 111K. FORD ’94 Taurus GL, 4 dr, Mid- mi., cranberry red, DependRuns like new! $3300. night Green, 3.8 V6 Auto,ABS, able go to work car, $2700obo. 419-917-3531 (419) 874-9075 Power everything, Aluminum CHEVY ’95 Corsica, 4dr. loaded, wheels, 1 Owner,79K mi., MERCURY ’94 COUGAR Runs 4-cyl. 140K, green-gray, clean, Great Shape! $3,250 (419) good, does need some work.

Asking $1200/obo Call no rust, no body damage, runs 868-8456 good, good work car, good on FORD ’88 FESTIVA, clean, 100K 419-865-0723 for more details. Ask for Frank. gas $1700. 419-779-2234 mi., 45MPG great on gas, manual, runs great, needs MERCURY ’94 Cougar, $500, CHEVY ’95 Beretta Z26 nothing, good tires. $1500/ Cars from $500. For listings 150,000 hwy. miles, auto. obo.

419- 466-5743 800-391-5227 Ext. C635 trans., great go to work car, $1500/obo. 419- 356-2232 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ MERCURY ’94 Tracer, 4 door, CHEVY ’94 CAVALIER 140K mi, FORD ’84 Tempo, 58k mi, auto, automatic, air, new brakes & 5spd, new clutch, new CV air, CD, cruise, good on gas, tires, 56K miles. Excellent conjoints, good tires, runs great! many new parts. $1700 obo. dition! $1800. 419-474-2974 Great 1st car. Asking $1000 MERCURY ’90 Cougar LS obo. (734) 850-0525 HONDA ’05 HYBRID, coupe, V6, 3.8 liter, auto, 59K 6,000 miles, pw, pb, a/c, char- miles, exc. cond., loaded, CHEVY ’93 Beretta auto, 4 cyl., coal gray w/gray interior, $2900/obo. 419- 475-3245 Great on gas, A/C, FM, C/D, 43-49mpg. Must sell.

Sharp car. Asking $1500/obo.

MITSUBISHI ’03 Eclipse GS Call 419-306-1949 419-704-2262 Red, auto., CD player, sunroof, HONDA ’03 ACCORD EX ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 14Kmiles, excellent condition, 9K mi, elderly woman owner, Extended Warranty. $13,000.

CHEVY ’88 Cavalier, Z24, 2 dr., nonsmoker, mint, $18,850.

419-266-2477 manual trans., 1 owner, 71K Must Sell.

(419) mi., exc. cond. $3000. Call MITSUBISHI ’01 419- 691-8415 HONDA ’03 ACCORD Eclipse GS, V6, EXC. COND! CHEVY ’87 Celebrity Wagon, 81K mi., good cond., $16,000 (419) 475-2365 117,000 miles, mechanically $8500/obo. Call 419-346-4101 solid, new parts, very depend- HONDA ’03 CIVIC DX, 5 spd, able, great cond., great gas a/c, 33K mi., exc. cond., great NISSAN ’03 350Z touring Edition, mileage, $1000. 419- 382-0798 gas mileage, still under fac- 29K, silver/gray, leather, auto, mint cond. $23,785. Call tory warranty. $12,250/obo. 419-283-7001 CHRYSLER ’04 734- 847-1750*419-376-0241 NISSAN ’02 Sentra GXE, PT CRUISER HONDA ’02 Civic EX Coupe.

Loaded, 48K mi., 4 dr., auto, Fully equip, only 8200 mi, Exc. Cond. All Power, burgendy tan interior, $12,000 obo. (419) 882-2027 Sunroof. 64k highway miles. $9,800. Call Josh at Great gas mileage. $11,000.

CHRYSLER ’03 PT CRUISER (734) 777-7327 419-340-4086 Limited Edition. 46k mi, Red/ Grey. Fully loaded and in exc. HONDA ’01 ACCORD EX, V6, NISSAN ’02 SENTRA GXE, white, all power, cd player, cond. $8995. 419-461-6500 4dr., loaded, leather, 65K new tires, 30,000 miles, mi., spoiler, bought certified CHRYSLER ’02 CONCORDE LXI, excellent condition, $9,100. from dealer 9-05’, exc.cond. leather, power everything, Call 419-874-1976 $12,900.

419-877-9960 excellent car!

NISSAN ’01 Maxima, Black seMotivated Seller, $11,900 HONDA ’00 CIVIC 4 DR. dan, leather, auto, CD, 1 OBO. 419- 376-3110 36K mi., auto, silver out, owner, power/heated seats, CHRYSLER ’02 Sebring, black, silver interior, PL, CD, new front alloy wheels, loaded, garage brakes, $7250, 419- 861-0838 Power windows & locks, 57K kept. $8600. 248-890-8283 mi., good cond. for more info HONDA ’00 CIVIC COUPE Si 419-897-8101 ext #163 99k mi, well maintained, Mint ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● NISSAN ’97 Sentra, Black high cond., $10,500./obo CHRYSLER ’01 Sebring Sedan miles, clean, 2nd owner, reli419-350-4472 Runs great! 93K mi. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ able, runs good. $2700.

Very nice car. Clean.

419-870-5270 HONDA ’00 Accord LX New tires. $4500/obo.

OLDS ’02 ALERO 4 dr., Auto, Loaded, Excellent 734-848-6700 69K mi. exc.cond, Cond., Very Clean, New Tires, $7,250.

CHRYSLER ’00 300M, front end 87K mi., Asking $7900 419-873-1244 damage, runs good. Can use 419-810-9133 for parts or rebuild. Sell for $500/obo. 937- 269-3455 HONDA ’93 ACCORD LX, auto, OLDS ’99 Alero Limited Edition all power, looks great and Leather, sunroof, Mag wheels, ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● runs good, 17" racing rims, rear spoiler, CD. Fully Loaded!

CHRYSLER ’00 Sebring LXi 6 cyl, remote start. $2500/obo. White, 2 dr., V-6, 86K mi. $6500/obo. 419-476-7110 or leather, power, 61K, $8850.

419-902-6023 419-349-0624 Call 419-973-0657 HONDA ’90 Accord Coupe EX OLDS ’98 AURORA C H R Y S L E R ’ 0 0 S e b r i n g 170K mi., Newer Tires, Many Northstar V8, beige, heated Convertible, always garaged, Newer Parts, Runs Good, dealer maintained, $8500. $1800 419-380-0635 after 5 leather, loaded, full power, traction control, ABS, CD, (734) 856-4252 HONDA ’90 CIVIC Hatchback, chrome wheels, 133K hwy mi., 4 spd, 35mpg, new brakes & CHRYSLER ’99 LHS Runs great. Must see! $3900 radiator, $850 OBO. (419) 726-2429 V6, 4dr, leather, exc cond! 75K 419-000-0000 mi, $7300.

OLDS ’96 Cutlass Supreme SL, HONDA ’90 Accord, Loaded, all power, V6, auto, CHRYSLER ’99 LHS 4 dr., 5 speed, good Super Sharp! Low miles, 83K miles, V6, 4 dr., loaded, condition, asking $3275. 419-000-0000 very clean, must see, $1300. sunroof, $7500. 419-870-4961 Call 419-450-5660 OLDS ’93 Touring Sedan Fully Loaded, 160K Miles on CHRYSLER ’99 CIRRUS, 1 owner, HYUNDAI ’00 Elant3800 Motor, Well Main81K mi., leather seats, all elec., ra, 61K miles, super tained, Runs Great, auto car starter, excellent clean car, sunroof, $2350/obo 419-297-1529 condition, $5,000 obo, $3300.OBO Call 419-262-1151 OLDS ’88 98 419-206-8756 4 dr., P/W, P/S, P/L, A/C, CHRYSLER ’98 Concorde LXi HYUNDAI ’95 Asking $600/obo (734) Loaded, Leather, Sunroof, Accent, 4 door, 155K, 652-4534 Factory CD, 3.2 V6, 65K mi., needs a clutch $5800/obo 419-823-3175 OLDS ’88 Cutlass Cruiser Wagon $500.x P/W, A/C, Cruise, 104K mi., CHRYSLER ’97 Concorde, v6, x 419-536-4829 auto., 100K miles, very clean, INFINITY ’00 I30 T Black, black $800 runs great, $3300/obo. leather, Sport Pkg, sunroof, ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 419-810-2503 loaded! 60K. All Records. OLDSMOBILE ’92 Achieva, 4 dr, Great shape. Steal: $10,900 4 cyl, auto, new brakes, runs CHRYSLER ’96 Sebring or offer.

419-944-5315 and looks great, 115K mi..

Convert. runs good. Nice Stereo. $1800.

419- 902-4407 JAGUAR ’96 XJ6 one owner, $2500 obo. auto, air, sun roof, exc. cond., PLYMOUTH ’97 BREEZE, (734) 854-8051 alloy wheels, CD, leather int., purple 4 door, sunroof, new CHRYSLER ’94 CONCORD, 107K heated seats. $8,750.00 engine & brakes, 71,000 mi. clean int. & ext. leather 248-613-5861 miles. 419-917-8584 seats, needs work, $900. $3250 OBO JUNK CARS WANTED 419-917-7348 PLYMOUTH ’94 Acclaim, 4 dr., DODGE ’05 Stratus SXT, 4 dr., 4 Any condition. Will Tow blue, 131K, very clean, good cyl., power windows and locks, Call 419-478-7493 working cond., affordable, cruise, CD, full factory warranneeds minor repairs, $990/ KIA ’04 SPECTRA EX ty, 15,000 miles, $11,400 or best obo. Call 419-787-7768 Silver, 3600 mi, extra clean! offer. 419-466-9478 Must sell! $10,000. PONTIAC ’05 G6, 4 dr, auto, DODGE ’04 INTREPID bra, power, CD, remote start, 734 241-3746 V6, loaded, warranty less than 10,000 mi. Assume available, very nice cond., KIA ’02 RIO lease $600 down $285/mo. $6900. Call 419- 509-5109 Very good cond! 51K mi, Great or $300/mo. 419-450-0802 MPG, Must See. $4500.

DODGE ’02 SXT Intrepid, white, PONTIAC ’04 VIBE Only 18 (419) 297-0251 moonroof, spoiler, 17" chrome months old., 41k mi., all power, wheels. Very clean! $7500/ LEXUS ’02 ES 300, 4 dr., sun- moon roof, XM radio, $20,000 obo. Call Bill 419-351-8621 or roof, heated seats, Gold/Tan sticker, selling for $13,500.

419-476-5670 419-878-3252 leather, 41k, Beautiful car.

Call 419-283-7001 DODGE ’02 Intrepid PONTIAC ’04 GRAND AM Blue, loaded, new tires, hwy mi, LEXUS ’98 GS300 White Silver, 6 cyl, auto, ac, cd, Extremely clean! Great 1st car w/Beige, Chrome Wheels, sunroof. Exc. condition! for student! $6300. 76K mi.,Immaculate, $15,500 $10,500/OBO (419) 874-5958 419-205-0363 419-944-1002

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Answers will be found on the Comic Pages ACROSS 1 Q-Tip, for one 5 Loaf or roll 10 Males-only 14Carry on 15 Usher’s route 16 Jewish wedding dance 17 Lump in the throat?

19 Mimicker 20 Same here 21 Ogler 22 Skier’s ride 23 High standards 25 Convicted Helmsley 27 Heed 30 Word with code or colony 33 Cotillion attendees, for short 36 Cry of delight 37 Make bubbly 38 Off one’s feed

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39 Like the theme of this puzzle 41 Discouraging words 42 Narrowly 44 __ Gatos, CA 45 Labyrinth 46 Hiawatha’s craft 47 Champagne cocktail 49 Civil War anthem 51 Implores 55 Tacks on 57 Pitch symbol 60 Profoundly disturbing 61 Cop’s route 62 “Monster’s Ball” star 64 After the bell 65 TV studio sign 66 Tender 67 First garden 68 Easy wins 69 Old Russian VIP

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DOWN 1 Madras mystic 2 Walked in shallow water 3 Playing marble 4 Grieves over 5 Cote call 6 Ready to pluck 7 Catch sight of 8 One member of a gene pair 9 Big name in tractors 10 “Star Trek” star 11 Kingpin 12 Land measurement 13 Actress Teri 18 Like Earhart’s flight 24 Building level 26 Columnists’ pg.

28 Promise-topay letters 29 Bean-based dish 31 The gamut

3520 Sports Cars 3580 Motorcycles

PONTIAC ’03 GRAND AM, SE, 6 TOYOTA ’04 Camry LE, 4 dr., 1986 Chevy Corvette Coupe. cyl., 45K miles, 4 dr., all power, medium blue, gray cloth, 8K, V8, removable Glass Roof. white with gray leather, alum. s u n r o o f , a u t o , s h a r p ! Auto Trans, Power seat, Power rims, premium sound, exc. $13,900. Call 419-861-0838 windows, Runs Great. Newer cond. $8,700 419-841-8188 tires, Black with Brown leather TOYOTA ’04 CELICA GT interior. Could drive every day.

PONTIAC ’02 Grand Am, 4 dr., has warranty, 30,500 miles, Serious Buyers Only. Call 4 cyl., 2.2L, fully loaded, great silver, 5-speed, great cond., 419-823-3477 leave message shape, 85K miles. Asking PRICE REDUCED! $6299 -Jeremy $5800. Call 419- 704-0053 $16,900 OBO. 419-260-5380 ’2005 CROSSFIRE LTD PONTIAC ’01 GRAND AM SE TOYOTA ’99 Camry CS, 4 dr.

ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE, 2 dr., air, auto, CD, w/6 speak4 cyl., green w/brown int., totally loaded, asking ers, spoiler. Clean, low mi., all power, 103K mi. $33,000.

Warranty. Must sell now Immaculate! $5500.

419-878-3308 419-250-5196 419-292-1287 BMW ’03 Z4 Fully loaded w/ PONTIAC ’01 Grand Am GT, TOYOTA ’94 Corolla, $700! sports pkg., Blue with black lady owned, exc. cond., 44K Police Impounds! For listings: convt. top. Black leather heatmiles, $9,000 OBO. 800-391-5227, Ext. 2760 ed seats, under 3000 mi.

734-856-3652 $31,500. 419-877-5053 TOYOTA ’93 Corolla, 4 dr., 4 cyl., PONTIAC ’99 Trans Am, Ram air, 1.8 liter, Auto., New battery, CHEVY ’80 Corvette, cherry red, navy blue, 6 speed, 25,000 133K mi., Run excellent! $1500. L82-350 eng., T-tops, exc. miles, $18,000. (517) 547-3869 cond., stored winters, 73,935 Call 419-474-1957 mi., $13,500. Call PONTIAC ’99 Grand Prix GTP, TOYOTA ’91 COROLLA 130 K 419-782-8500 3800 Super Charge V6, 4 dr., mi., 4 dr. sedan, runs/drives loaded, leather, sunroof, 71K, great. Rusty but mechanically CHEVY ’76 Corvette, T-Top, l o o k s & r u n s g r e a t ! s o u n d . $ 1 2 5 0 . / o b o Silver, Automatic, All Original, Excellent Condition, Runs $6500offer. 419- 262-5060 419-410-3509 Great. A Real Beauty!

PONTIAC ’98 Sunfire, 2 Dr. Very $10,000. Call 419-381-0406 VOLVO ’03 S60 good cond., CD, sunroof, auto, black with taupe interior, CORVETTE ’03 Convertible ABS front & rear. Brand new auto., loaded, 46,000 miles, 50th Anniversary, 6 spd., tires. $3750/obo. MOVING, excellent condition, $18,900 6500 mi., Excellent Cond., MUST SELL! 419- 320-0930 419- 843-6085 $40,000 419-294-3413 PONTIAC ’96 Grand Am, 2dr, VW ’98 JETTA 99k mi., MINT ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ auto, 108K hwy mi, nonsmok- Cond., new tires, Must See, CORVETTE ’00 coupe, er, Air, spoiler, very good cond! $6300/obo 419-698-3802 6 speed, 10,000 miles $2800 obo. (419) 472-3194 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ premium wheels, exc. cond., millenium yellow, $29,950.

PONTIAC ’96 Grand Prix & VW ’95 Jetta 419- 866-5335 evenings ’95 MERCURY Sable, loaded.

5 spd., 17" Rims, Runs Good $1000 ea OBO. $2500/obo 419-290-1446 CORVETTE ’94 COUPE, VERY (419) 698-4807 GOOD CONDITION, LOADED, GARAGED. 126k PONTIAC ’95 Bonneville Autos - Antique, ALWAYS MILES. $9200 OR BEST OFFER. Excellent shape in & out.

Classic & Rare Call 419-261-4983 New brakes & tires, $2900.

Call 419-699-3139 CONSIGN YOUR CAR NOW to JAGUAR ’85 XJS HE V12, PONTIAC ’94 Grand Prix, white, RM’s Michigan International 330HP, 2 door, sports coupe, 2 dr., auto, all power, sunroof, Classic Car Auction in Novi, MI. runs fast & strong. Has electrigood cond., 108,000 mi. Lady April 29-30th. (734) 547-6200 cal issue. $2500 or trade. www.rmauctions.com Call 419-822-0180 owned. $2200/obo. Call 419-474-9893 after 6pm. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Autos, Trucks PONTIAC ’94 GRAND AM SE, 2 1948 DODGE, 53K, lots of new Wanted dr, V6, runs great, good body parts, runs good, $2,500 OBO. Call 419-476-5173 and interior, headgaskets 1 HR FREE TOWING! DAD’S Pays replaced, 149K mi., $1900. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ up to $50 more than anyone 419- 902-4407 1953 FORD PICKUP 1/ 2 ton, else for your unwanted vehicle!

Call Us First! 419-865-6599 PONTIAC ’89 GRAND PRIX short bed, Black primer, turmany new parts, extremely bine wheels, stock 6 cyl. 3 spd, AAAA Auto & Homer’s clean, $1600 obo. Trades con- power brakes. Very solid. $150-$5000 for most junk and $3800 419-474-7446 sidered. (734) 856-8923 repairable cars. Free Towing.

MORRIS ’60 MINOR, 1000 419-478-5052 PONTIAC ’88 Firebird series, 2 door, needs V6, 124K mi., Light Blue/Gray restoration, not running, body A Best Cash Deal! $250&Up for Int., Alloy Wheels, CD, Under in good cond. Great project most unwanted vehicles. Junk Body Light Kit, Runs Good Cars wanted. 419-297-6133, car. $1600/obo. $1900/obo 419-707-2073 419-297-9444, 419-787-8500 ’63 Willys CJ5 Project PONTIAC ’85 Sunbird, 63K original miles. Good go to work Runs & Drives (Needs Repair/ 1 HOUR Free Pickup A & D car. $950; Dodge ’93 Shadow Restoration), $500/obo; Extra paying top $ for all wrecked, running and used vehicles.

F-Head Engine $100 $950.

419-467-7883 419-476-4772 PT CRUISER ’02, loaded, silver, 1965 El Camino 3-spd auto, 360 MECHANICS will pay $100 and 41,000 miles, 5 forward gears, cubic inch, 400hp motor, built up for your junk or repairable 1 owner, garaged, exc. cond., by Roush Racing, 4 bolt main c ar s. 4 19 -514-4 853 o r caps, steel crank, fresh, less asking $9500. 419- 535-0361 than 2,000 miles, too much to 419-917-2208 SAAB ’01 9-3, 5 dr., loaded, 2 list. "Black Beauty" Nice pin- S E L L Y o u r C a r t o M e . owners, perfect inside and out, striping car runs super-looks G u a r a n t e e d P r i c e leather, power moon, heated super. Must sell due to serious S a t i s f a c t i o n . C a l l seats, CD, $9750. 419- illness. $15,000 OBO. Call 419-865-5755 ask for Larry.

878-2134 419-838-7172 ask for Jim. TO see more Automotive ads, SATURN ’00 SL1, ’66 FORD Mustang visit pw, pl, cruise, a/c, cd player, 6 cyl., auto., blue, new vinyl toledoblade.com/autos 98K miles, good cond., runs top, restored, show condidrive excellent. $4950 OBO. tion, $5950. Call 419734- 497-9580 866-5335 evenings

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SATURN ’00 L Series, 4 dr., auto., ’67-’87 Pick-up Beds, All Parts power steering & windows, Out of SW Texas, $500& Up, BUYING MOTORCYCLES & cruise, new tires, exc. cond., 8ft.; ’71 Chevy Front Clip C10, motorcycle parts any cond.!

110K $4,500/OBO. Call (517) $250; ’74 Ford F-100, $1750/ Cash paid, will pick up. Also used parts avail. Wanted 447-3102 obo 419-466-5809 British Bikes. 419-261-0699 SATURN ’93 SL Coupe ’67 MGB, project car, $500. Extra Leather, Auto, 200K+ Miles, motors, transmission, etc. also BIG DOG ’04 Pit Bull 107 cu. in Motor Replaced 1 yr. Ago, available. Call (734) 243-1002 S.S. motor, 6 speed Baker transmission, only 210 miles, Runs Great, $1700/obo Monroe, MI. $23,000. Call 419- 474-5828 419-297-1529 1969 Corvette Convert., bright SATURN ’92 SL2 blue/new white top, newer BSA ’65 Bobber/Chopper, 4 dr., 125K, $1800 paint& int., 350 auto, 98,500 project bike. 100’s of parts 419-874-3814 mi, also comes w/hardtop. plus engines, $2500/takes all. 419-822-0180 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $13,500 OBO. HARLEY ’03 ROADKING SCION ’05 Xb Silver metallic, ’79 Z28 CAMARO, new GoodStandard, 13K mi., auto, loaded with options! wrench crate motor, many Stage 1, many extras, must Factory warranty. Aluminum extras, no rust, T-Tops, 4-spd. see, asking $17,500.

Alloys. Must sell. Best offer. $7,500. 419-704-1004 419-367-6082 (419) 340-8269 1979 Chevy Caprice Classic, HARLEY DAVIDSON SUBARU ’04 Impreza WRX 4 dr., 90K mi. actual, ’04 ROADKING, Air, turbo, 5 speed, 23K miles dual exhaust, good cond., police edition, Loaded, new tires, turbo timer $2500. 419-704-8211 Stage 1 kit & Extras, Helix up pipe, $21,995/obo. $14,000.

419-288-2140 1 ’81 Toyota ⁄2 ton Pick Up, 5 spd, Call 419-865-7505 4 WD, 86k mi., fully loaded, HARLEY DAVIDSON ’04 SUBARU ’91 4Dr. body in exc. cond., engine XL1200 SPORTSTER 5spd, runs good, drives exc! good but need carb. Will sell Black, 680 mi. Screaming as is for parts, $1000/obo. $1150. (419) 475-2151 or (419) Eagle Pkg. Helmet. Exc. cond.

419-874708-7393 $8000. 419-824-0348

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48 Weighty block 50 Blood of the gods 52 Bushy hairdos 53 Egyptian corn 54 More cunning 55 Up for the job 56 Without vitality 58 NFL kicker Jason 59 Coin toss 63 Critical-care ctrs.

HARLEY Davidson ’04 Sportster 1200, blue-black, 900 miles, over $2,000 in options, $8,900. 419-350-4912 HARLEY Davidson ’03 Ultra Classic, 1700 mi, lots of chrome, Stage I, Rhineheart pipes, clean, never dropped. $19,900.

419-427-2474 HARLEY DAVIDSON ’02 Ultra Classic ElectraGlide, Ivory color, Stage II kit & diamond cut jugs, under 11K mi, $19,000 obo.

(419) 592-0474 HARLEY DAVIDSON ’02 Road King, Fire Fighter Edition, Vance & Hines exhaust, carb kit & other extras, 2800 mi., $16,500/OBO. 419-576-2978 HARLEY Davidson ’00 Roadking, 16,500 miles, big bore stage II engine, Vans & Hines pipes, lots of chrome, $15,000, 419-599-1813 HARLEY DAVIDSON ’00 Ultra Classic, 55K mi., dealer maintained, lots of extras-two tone paint, Stage 1 kit. $13,900/obo. 419-691-7949 HARLEY Davidson ’99 Heritage Softtail Classic low miles, exc. cond. $13,500. 419-842-1250 HARLEY DAVIDSON ’99 Road King Classic, 2-tone: Navy Blue & Pearl, Mint cond! Stored in heated garage. $14,500. (419) 833-1661 Luckey, OH HARLEY DAVIDSON ’98 Electric GL Classic, 12,500 miles, lots of extras, $13,500 or best offer.

419-734-3501 HARLEY DAVIDSON ’97 Road King, blue, detachable King tour box with backrest, 8563 miles, extras. 419- 841

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HARLEY Davidson ’97 Roadking, Fuel Injected, Extras, Excellent Cond. $11,000 419-726-3309 HARLEY DAVIDSON ’93 Electraglide, 2nd owner, always in heated garage, custom paint, new tires, many extras, exc. cond. Must see to appreciate. (517) 263-8407

HARLEY DAVIDSON ’87 FLHTC, $7500.

Call 419- 898-1958 HARLEY DAVIDSON ’85 Custom, total teardown restored in ’05, , low, fat & fast. $18,000 invested must sacrifice for $13,500. 419897-9285 or 419-283-2850 HARLEY Davidson ’80 Roadster 15K Original Miles, $4500/obo 419-436-9757 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ HARLEY Davidson 100th Anniversary fenders, tank, sideplates & leather bags for 2003 Road King Classic FLTRCI, black, new takeoff in 2003, $1500. 419- 898-3734 after 6 HONDA ’05 REBEL, excellent condition. 2300 miles. Excellent starter bike or for small person. $2500 or best offer.

419-382-8651/ 419-265-6583.

HONDA ’04 Shadow 1100 purple w/ghost flames, Stage1, backrest, luggage rack, bags, windshield, new rear tire, $7000.

Call (419) 825-3789 HONDA ’02 Goldwing Illusion blue, like new, 5400 mi., extras, garage kept, one owner, $12,800, 734-243-0692, 734-777-5932 HONDA ’00 VT 1100cc Exc. Cond, New tires, black, extras. $4995. 0000000000

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HONDA ’97 Shadow 1100 windshield, luggage rack, leather bags, backrest, bike cover and new tires & battery, 14,000 miles, exc. cond., black beauty with chrome, $4000obo. Call 419- 381-6905 HONDA ’97 VALKYRIE GL 1500 C 6 Cyl., 9,500 mi., VGC. Extra chrome, garaged. Moving to Florida, $6,000.00 419-244-7724 HONDA ’82 NIGHTHAWK 750 Cosmo Black 14K mi. New tires. $1295 (734) 854-1167

TOYOTA ’05 PRIUS, (Package ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ HONDA ’80 GOLDWING GL JEEP ’84 CJ 7 #3), 7K mi., blue w/tan w/Fiberglass body, both tops.

Harley Davidson ’03 FLHTCI 1100Black, full dress, low miles, interior, exc. cond. and MPG Needs to be finished. Runs & 15K mi., $16,000 exc. condition. Asking $2900. o f 5 0 / 6 0 . W a r r a n t y . drives.

419-261-7747 $3500 obo.

419-410-4789 $26,500.

419- 531-5126 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ (734) 854-8051

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CADILLAC ’99 ESCALADE loaded, good cond., very clean, $12,000 obo.

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YAMAHA ’89 Venture, burgundy, am/fm/cassette, CB, setup for intercom, Airride suspension, good cond., asking $5000. (517) 436-3202

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CHEVY ’99 BLAZER, 4 dr. 6 cyl.

2x4, w/tow hitch, fair condition, $7600 obo.

419-472-9522 CHEVY ’97 Blazer LS, 4 dr., 4WD, thorough tune-up, new brakes & fuel pump, $4500; DODGE ’95 Neon, great on gas, $1400. Call 419-704-8845 CHEVY ’93 Blazer S-10 4WD Runs Good, Cruise, P/W, P/L, Asking $1800/obo (734)652-4534 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

DODGE ’00 DURANGO RT, black ext, leather int, fully loaded, 72K mi., $9900. Call 419-868-1272

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DODGE ’00 Durango SLT 4x4, wine w/gray leather, loaded, 3rd seat, tow, 140Kmi., book $11,800, $6995 firm 419-868-1993 FORD ’04 Explorer Eddie Bauer.

V-6 flex fuel, moonroof, power seats, 3rd seat, rear AC/heat.

35,000 miles. Excellent condition. $21,000 419-843-3881

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FORD ’03 ESCAPE Ltd 4X4, 52K mi, great cond! Good MPG Gold Ash color. 6-disc CD, TST rustproofing & Dealer serviced. $15,500.

(419) 829-4400 FORD ’03 Explorer Sport 4WD, well maintained, very clean, loaded, $18,000 419-464-8813 FORD ’01 Excursion Ltd 4X4 Leather, V10, 68K mi, trailer tow & running boards. Asking $17,900 obo. 419-346-3509 or 419-666-7585 after 5pm

EVERY CAR ON THE LOT IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Search dealer inventories at toledoblade.com/cars

$23 TRANSFER ’99 Mercury Mountaineer

FORD ’01 Escape XLT, Tow base pkg, running boards, CD, leather, moonroof, power, 97K Highway, clean, $8,999. Call (734) 242-5678

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Trades welcome. No dealers, please. Ask for David Ray, FORD ’98 Explorer XLT, 4WD, Monroe Dodge, (734) 770-1465 loaded, 118K mi., tow pkg. moonroof, 6-cd, keyless entry on door panel, asking BMW ’04 X3 Only 6000 miles, exc. cond., at- $6,500. 419-836-7670 tractively priced. If interested FORD ’95 BRONCO XLT 4x4, Call 419-354-1175 B.G. great condition, runs great, $5,300.

BUICK ’02 Rendevous CXL, 419-514-8424 Exc.Cond; 49,000 Mi. Fully Loaded; New Tires, On-Star GMC ’96 Yukon, and Heated Leather Seats.

Asking $12,000. 419-344-7717 144,000 actual miles, 1 owner, clean, $6500. 419-356-3734 BUICK ’02 RENDEZVOUS, GMC ’95 Suburban 1500 4x4 AWD, 64K mi., tan interior, SLE, dark green, leather, loaded, CD, On-Star. Very loaded, 89K miles, trailering clean! $11,000/obo. pkg. $6700.

419-460-1703 Ask for Isaiah 517- 265-7284 C A D I L L A C ’ 9 9 HONDA ’01 Passport V6, 4x4, E s c a l a d e B l a c k 67K, nice sound, remote start, w/leather, sharp! security system, new tires, be71K miles, $15,000. low book, $10,000.obo. NICE! Call 419-423-5825 419-704-9422

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DODGE ’03 Durango XLT 4x4 Emerald Green, Black Cloth, remote start, 46K, 3rd seat Nice! $14,500/OBO, 419-343-2859

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3540 Trucks

JEEP ’05 Grand Cherokee DUMPSTER Truck, ’2000 GMC FORD ’02 Ranger Ext Cab XLT, Laredo 4x4, Inferno Red, grey HD 3500, 89K miles, 454 loaded, 68K mi., remote cloth, 14K miles, all power, auto, w/14,000lb. Hook lift for start, bedliner $9500. excellent cond., $22,500. roll off boxes w/ tarp system, 419-392-8624 (419) 265-7805 after 5 pm.

Comes w/1-12 yard box, will FORD ’01 F-150 XLT 4x4 haul up to 15 yard box, asking JEEP ’04 WRANGLER X 4X4, CD, $16,500. 419-360-3971 Supercrew, 79K mi., lime green, 5 spd, 6 cyl, 32K Exc. Cond., Matching Cap, mi, still under warrenty, $13,500/obo 419-351-1003 $15,100. Motivated to Sell!

FORD ’01 Ranger SuperCab XLT. 419-467-9964 Power Windows, brakes, JEEP ’04 Wrangler X steering, a/c. 84,500 mi. Great 6 cyl., 4.0L, auto, hard top, silver Condition. 419-283-8557. black, 15,000 mi. Garaged car, FORD ’99 F250 Super Duty like new. Asking $15,500.

4X4 with new 7’6" plow.

419-836-5034 123k mi., V10, Runs great, JEEP ’02 Red Liberty Limited.

Will separate. $10,500.

EVERY CAR ON THE LOT IS AT 4 dr., 4WD, 65,000 Miles.

419-360-2734 YOUR FINGERTIPS Asking 12,500/OBO. Search dealer inventories at FORD ’99 F-150 XLT, extended JEEP ’99 Wrangler updated to toledoblade.com/cars cab, 4 dr., auto., A/C, PW, PS, look like 2005 Rubicon inside running boards, tow pkg., CD/ & out. Black, both tops, air, $23 TRANSFER cass., 124K mi., very clean, cd, 83K, 4 cyl 5 sp, remote ’02 Dodge Ram $6200/obo.

419824-4096 start, too many extras & opQC 1500 tions to list none nicer!

FORD ’97 F-250 Ext. Cab, 4X4, $10,200. Call 419-265-6825 Need reliable party to make white w/tan interior, auto, AC, small monthly bank payments.

JEEP ’99 Grand Cherokee Trades welcome. No dealers, 140K mi, well maintained. ExLaredo 4x4. Loaded, all pow- please. Ask for David Ray, ceptionally clean in & out.

(419) 748-8106 er, heated leather seats. Looks/ Monroe Dodge, (734) 770-1465 $8400 obo. runs exc. One-family car! 149K FORD ’97 XLT, V8 auto, loaded, CHEVY ’04 SSR Exc. Cond! $6750/obo. 419-466-6132 good tires, new brakes, lots of Black on black, & black run- new updates, runs good, averJEEP ’99 Cherokee Sport ning boards, windscreen, + age condition. $4,500.

4WD, 4 Dr.,Blue, 4.0L, 93K mi., more options. 19,600 mi, Call Jim (734) 847-0220 Great Cond., Power Sunroof, $32,450 obo. (419) 592-0474 Remote Start, CD/MP3 FORD ’96 F150 XLT, V8 Auto.A/C $7950 419-344-4371 CHEVY ’04 1/ 2 TON LT crew- Power windows, AM/FM Cass. cab, Z71 off road package, JEEP ’98 CHEROKEE SPORT, champgne w/gray cloth, low Super Cab, short bed, good 4WD, red, 105K mi, mi, spray on bedliner., On-Star cond. 111K mi. $4,000/OBO Good condition! $4200/obo. ready $24,000.419-376-8384 Call 419-887-1961 after 4pm 419-205-1928/ FORD ’93 F-150 CHEVY ’03 S10 Red, 419-861-3672 LIGHTNING LongBed, 39K, JEEP ’97 GRAND CHEROKEE Exc. cond., hitch, tonneau cover, liner, excellent LTD. Sport Utility, 4WD. bedliner, 141,000 miles, $7500/ condition! $7,250.

LOADED!! Good cond., Serius obo. 419- 250-6942 419-350-4912 Radio/CD. New Trans. & rear FORD ’92 RANGER, end. $5000 419-244-7724 CHEVY ’02 SILVERADO 1500 2WD, Reg cab, Long bed, 4 cyl. 5-spd., matching fiberJEEP ’96 CHEROKEE, 5 sp. matching cap, light pewter, glass cap, runs good, great manual transmission, a/c, 4.3L Vortec, 82K mi, Exc. Cond! gas mileage, $1,800 OBO. 4x4, highway mi., new tires, $8900 obo.

419-350-5375 (419) 704-7067 exc. cond. $2450/obo. 419CHEVY ’00 S10 pickup, 4x4, V-6, FORD ’86 F250 heavy duty, 4x4, JEEP ’87 Wrangler, 4WD, good extended cab, 3rd dr, auto., cab & half, work horse condition, runs good, lots of a/c, new tires, only 70K mi., w/extras, 7.5 ft. Meyers plow extras, $2000. Call good cond. inside/ out, $8900 w/spare parts, great tires 419-389-9154 33"x12.5". Power steering, OBO. Call (734) 649-5417 brakes, auto., dual tanks, blue LANDROVER ’00 DISCOVERY CHEVY ’00 Silverado Z71 matching cap, 125k orig. mi., AWD, 2 Sunroofs, leather, Suspension Pkg., 4 WD, no rust clean in/out. Looks runs power/heated seats, alloy 5.3L V8, 43K mi., & drives great! Reliable truck wheels, CD, exc. cond!

Factory Tow Pkg., Bedliner for fun. Asking $3800/OBO. $10,450.

248-890-8283 Asking $14,900 419-874-8181 Call 419-290-4514 LEXUS ’03 GX 470 4WD, Exc. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Cond! loaded w/Tow pkg. Low CHEVY ’96 S10 Reg. cab, auto, FORD ’80 350 DUMP TRUCK, miles: 41K. 7 pass. 3rd row 15k mi., Clean, like new, Red, 351 V8, manual trans., runs and works good, new paint. seat. Exterior: Silver Pine me- $6995/obo 734-915-0238 tallic. Interior: Beige. 1 owner. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ $2600. 419- 902-4407 ❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏❏ Nonsmoker. Below dealer price, $36,000 (419) 861-7708 CHEVY ’94 CHEYENNE PICKUP GMC ’03 SONOMA SL - RED 3⁄4 Ton-work cap, service LINCOLN ’00 Navigator White/ $9,500.obo. 28k mi. Tonneau records, $2800.

Tan int. Very Clean. Moonlid, bed liner, standard trans.,4 419-346-3435 roof,6CD, Car Starter,Newer cyl., A/C, exc. cond., Premium Tires, 117k Highway Miles. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ alloy wheels. 734-847-5672 1 Chevy ’94 ⁄2 Ton Work Truck $11,900 419-343-7154 GMC ’97 Sierra 2500, 3⁄4 Ton, 4 V6, Auto, Runs Great, Clean MERCURY ’98 Mountaineer WD, auto, 76k mi., A/C, power Truck, $2500 419-256-7624 V8, AWD, 150K Hwy. Mi., Well ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ steering, AM/FM cass, 4 wheel Maintained, 2-Tone Green, ABS, cruise, bed liner, tow pkg CHEVY ’89 Cheyenne 2500 Loaded, $5500/obo w/trailer brakes. $6900 longbed auto, V8, A/C, 419-865-1860 419-874-6433 1-owner, good work truck.

PONTIAC ’03 Aztek, 39K HWY GMC ’96 SONOMA SLS, 4.3 Must sell. Sell $2000 obo.

MI., Loaded, like new, $12,500.

5-spd., air, new tires 419-704Call 419-533-0010 or & engine, nice truck, DODGE ’04 RAM 1500 SLT 419-351-2383 $3500 Firm. 419-825-1652 Quad Cab, 4X4, loaded, TOYOTA ’02 FourRunner,green- tonneau cover, tow pkg. 35K GMC ’91 2500, regular cab, gray, 4WD, CD, power sunroof, mi. Warranty $18,500. long bed, nice body, no motor pw, pl, towing pkg., 44.5K mi., or trans., $500/obo.

(419) 356-2005 great cond. make reasonable Call (734) 854-xxxx DODGE ’02 Quad Cab 4x4 offer - 419-269-1968 Sport Pkg, Loaded, Many ExTOW TRUCK TOYOTA ’02 RAV4 LTD. tras, Excellent Cond., Always 2002 Ford F 550 Vulcan wheel AWD, white, auto, all power, Garaged, Will Consider Trade lift, very good cond! Call (419) Mint! Loaded. 45K miles. $14,900/obo 349-3860 $14,900 (734) 856-6055 DODGE ’98 Ram 1500, 67k miles 4X4. Looks Brand New. 3 inch Truck Bodies, lift. Runs great!!! $8795. Got to Trailers, Access. cheak it out!! 419- 450-3863 34’ VAN SEMI TRAILER YOU’RE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT DODGE ’97 Ram 1500 Mag42’ Moving Van Trailer Find new and used dealer num 4x4, Fiberglass tonneau 45’ Open-Top Trailers inventories at: cover, very good cond., 80K MIKE, 419-244-7049 toledoblade.com/cars mi. $7300. 419-472-8465 It’s driven by you!

DODGE’ 93 Dakota, extended TRAILER for race car, 48’ cab, V8, auto., 4x4, 103K miles, Tri-axel, 5th wheel, diamond runs good, needs minor work, floor, A/C, new aluminum wheels, tires and brakes, $2800/obo. Call 419-514-6126 $11,500. Call 517-436-6297 FORD ’04 Ranger STEP BARS (1 set), ICI 19K mi., Super Clean, Stainless steel, taken off ’04 Flareside, Auto, $6500/obo Club Cab Dakota. Exc. Cond.

419-206-2299 $175. OBO 419-666-1919 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ FORD ’03 F350, crew cab, king ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ YOU’RE IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT ranch, 4x4, power stroke die- TRAILER, 16 ft car hauler/car Check out sel, auto, 49K mi., white and trailer, dual axle w/brakes. toledoblade.com/cars Arizona two tone, 8’ bed, $1200/obo. Exc. cond.

419- 277-2388 It’s driven by you! $28,500. 419- 882-6849

SUZUKI ’04 RM125 many ex- CHEVY ’03 TAHOE LT, loaded, tras, tag bars, Excel rims, twin 1-owner, black, entertainair filter, low hours, very clean, ment system, non-smoker, with riding accessories $2,700 $16,500. 419-867-3909, or best offer.

419- 474-4142 419-206-0699 CHEVY ’02 BLAZER, SUZUKI ’81 GS450, $900 OBO. 65K mi., 4WD, Other bikes available. Motorair, cruise, silver, $6900. cycle trailers & accessories 419-691-1864 available. 419-283-4404 CHEVY ’01 Blazer YAMAHA ’03 R6, Black/red Ltd. 75K mi., fully loaded, moonroof, Addition, Solo seat cover, red On Star, red, running boards. windshield, Micron pipe, Car- Exc. cond. $9800. bon frame sliders, Mint cond.

Call 419- 392-3094 $6500/obo 419-466-9720 CHEVY ’01 SUBERBAN LS YAMAHA ’99 V-Star1100, Good Cond., 2 wheel drive, well customized - lots of chrome, maintained, one owner, non must see! $4,895 OBO. smoker, clean. $15,500 Call Ray - 419-280-1175 419-729-9012 ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● YAMAHA ’99 Virago Excellent condition. Beautiful! Less than 6K. Asking $2000 firm.

419-727-9743

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GMC ’91 Safari AWD, high top, TV/VCR, great condition. Must sell. $2600. 419- 351-5034

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HONDA ’99 Odyssey EX DO YOUR RESEARCH 97K mi., p/l, p/d, p/w, DVD Learn what you need to know at video system w/ 10" screen, toledoblade.com/cars local channels. Asking $9000/ obo. 419-666-3384

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MERCURY ’97 Villager Minivan. ’99 Ford Windstar Need reliable party to make Great condition. V6, 3 liter, 121+ small monthly bank payments. mi., just had a tune up. $4000 Trades welcome. No dealers, or obo. (419)841-9514 please. Ask for David Ray, OLDS ’01 Silhouette 7 pass. fully Monroe Dodge, (734) 770-1465 loaded, leather, everything CHEVY ’02 Venture Extended LS, works, drives like new. EXC 7 passenger seating, loaded, COND! 65K mi. Priced to sell at 50,000 miles, $11,500. 419- $7800. (419) 531-1631 474-0745 or 419-902-0864 OLDS ’00 Silhouette GLS beige, dual power seats & CHEVY ’99 EXPRESS power sliding door, leather.

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110K mi. Exc cond!

Fully loaded. New rims & tires.

419-885-0253 Well maintained. $7800. (419 $5800 ) 206-2958 or 734-847-1254 ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● OLDS ’98 Silhouette, GLS, 1 CHEVY ’95 Step Van 12ft. Alum. owner, 99K, loaded, very well body, 60K, full shelving int maintained, leather seats, w/workbench, auto trans, tilt, $4500. Call 350 gas motor, trailer hitch & ladder racks. $5500 or offer. OLDS ’97 Silhouette, V6, 419-276-2972 419-472-3483 7-seats, loaded, very nice, 119K mi., $4,500. Call CHEVY ’91 Lumina APV, loaded, 419-344-0738 white & gray, clean, new brakes, good mpg, asking OLDS ’95 Silhouette $2,000. Call 419-866-6179 Leather interior, 93,000 miles New brakes, runs good, CHEVY ’89 ASTRO Conversion $2500. 419- 893-xxxx 4 captains chairs, auto., air, rear bed, new tires, $1850.

PLYMOUTH ’99 Grand Voyager JEEP ’89 Cherokee 2 dr., 4WD, 7 pass., am/fm cass. air, 72K, $1950. 419-836-8195 Very clean! Looks/Runs great.

New tires. 160K mi. $1995.

DODGE ’03 CARAVAN SXT, 734-848-6700 onyx green, all power, new brakes, quad seats, roof rack, $23 TRANSFER 1 owner, 39,000 miles. ’99 Plymouth Voyager $11,700. 419-874-1976 Need reliable party to make DODGE ’02-’05 Grand Cara- small monthly bank payments. van, non-smoker, Choice of Trades welcome. No dealers, 10, low mileage mini-vans, please. Ask for David Ray, Monroe Dodge, (734) 770-1465 Nice Car Co., 419-882-4315.

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DODGE ’01 Grand Caravan, 3-way heating, cruise, CD, new brakes, exc. cond., 35K, $11,000. Call 419-878-3344

PONTIAC ’03 Montana Thunder Pkg., black, heated leather, 2nd row captains chairs, new brakes & tires, 46K, $11,500. 419-882-9093

DODGE ’99 CARAVAN 71K mi, 4cyl, auto, PS, Air, remote start. $4000 obo.

Call: (419) 691-7076

PONTIAC ’95 Transport Minivan SE, 3.8L, Good Cond.

Runs Great, Auto, A/C, AM/FM CD, Good Tires, $900 (734) 649-5417

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DODGE ’99 Grand Caravan SE, Quad seating, V6, roof rack, PONTIAC ’93 Transport SE Mini newer brakes/battery, $4700/ Van, Clean, runs great, 3.8L obo 419-893-2294 fuel injected eng. Good tires, $1800. 419-377-3384. 8-8 daily DODGE ’96 CONVERSION VAN, fully loaded, 46,600 miles, TOYOTA ’01 Sienna XLE, all option, blue, gray leather, very good cond. $5800. auto doors, recent tune-up, 419-472-8465 tires & brakes, 88K mi. exc. cond., $10,900. 419-340-1113 DODGE ’95 Caravan 1 Owner, Excellent Cond., TOYOTA ’91 PREVIA, Very Good Very Clean, 67K mi., $4100 Cond! Runs & Drives Excellent, 419-382-8276 new tires/brakes, loaded, Very DODGE ’93 CARAVAN, runs good transporation car, $1395 great, 166k miles, $2400 obo. 419-514-5401 419-288-6509

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4-Wheelers ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ FORD ’98 Windstar GL GO-CART, 2 seater, made by Green, 4 captains seats, 117K, Carter, 5hp motor, rowbar runs great, looks good, 1st and seat belts. $450. Call $2400. Call 419-822-4648 419- 389-1951 FORD ’96 E-350 ARTIC CAT ’00 500cc 4x4, 1 Diesel, work van, owner, grandpa’s machine, good cond. well maintained, always $3500/obo. garaged. $3400/obo.

419-514-4575 419FORD ’89 E-150 Conversion Van HONDA ’01 Recon E/S New Battery, Tires & Brakes, TV/ 4-Wheeler, Electric Shift, CB, Runs Good, Has Oil Leak, 5 spd. $2000 (734) 848-3319 $900/obo 419-666-0248 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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YAMAHA ’02 350 Warrior 6 spd. w/Reverse, w/Tiltable 4x6 Trailer, Adult Owned, Must Sell Before May 13, $3000/obo 419-578-7344

HONDA ’00 Odyssey Van EX Gold, Clean, Runs Perfect, Auto Doors, 84K Miles, $10,900 419-381-1068

DODGE ’93 GRAND CARAVAN Loaded, runs great, good shape, Lots of new parts. 127k mi., $2000/obo 419-356-2835

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’85 350 Chevy OMC, Recently Rebuilt w/Intermediate Housing & Rebuilt Outdrive, $2500 419-260-0039

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ALUMINUM BOAT, 12’, w/electric motor, $225, 419-535-5564/ 419-320-2268 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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RANGER ’00 Bass Boat COVINGTON ’97 34ft Motor 225 HP Opti-Max, 36V Trolling Home, sleeps 6, 26,000 miles, Motor, GPS & Graph, Low Chevy Vortek 454, camera, Hours, Hotfoot, Asking jacks, 2-a/cs, 2-tvs, 5.0 gener$21,500 419-345-4899 ator, loaded w/many extras, $34,500. no smoke, no pets.

SEA DOO ’01 GTXDi, & ’95 SEA 419-599-0521 DOO GTX, w/double trailer, covers, 4 jackets, 2 wet suits, DAMON ’03 Challenger 36’ 2 2 new batteries & oil. Both exc. slideouts workhorse chassis cond! $7000 obo. (419) 8.1GM Vortex eng, 5spd Allison 836-2469 or (419) 325-2559 transall the extras $63,000obo 419-344-9700 419-661-8403 SEARAY ’02 Sundeck 220 Low Hrs. 260Hp 5.0L Engine with DAMON ’94 Intruder, 33ft., Bravo3 Dual Prop Outdrive. exc. cond., Ford 460, dual air, Very Good condition. Stored loaded, TV/VCR, generator, inside, Never left in water. books, new tires, 51K mi., $30,000.

937-497-1940 $18,495. Call (734) 289-2083

CELEBRITY ’86 22ft. Cuddy, very SPORTCRAFT 1987 270 Coastal DUTCHMAN ’00, 31 ft., sleeps clean, runs great, very low hrs. Fisherman 27ft. Stringers re- 10, barely used, great cond., MERC 305 engine, 200hp, new placed. New cover & bottom includes hitch & swaybar, interiors, price incl. extras & paint. Low hrs. 700, Mercury $9300. 419- 836-9955 trailer w/new brakes, $5500 340 I/B, electronics & trailer OBO. 419-885-5149 DUTCHMAN ’99, incl. $13,500. 419-898-6872 36FT Park Model, Superslide, ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● SPORTSCRAFT ’01, 221, 21ft, full refrig. lge bath, sliding CHRISCRAFT ’93 Crown 26’ 200 Merc outboard, tandem glass dr., exc. cond. $11,000.

GPS all equip you will need, trailer, new cond. always 419-508-3070 includes trailer, turnkey, stored, too many extras to list. $18,500. Call 419-356-4739 $24,500/obo. 419- 862-1709 FLEETWOOD ’05 Valor pop-up camper, used 4 times like FIBERGLASS 1960 19FT Boat, SUGAR Sands ’97 Tango Off- new cond., stove,refrig.,hot 1973 85hp Johnson, new floor water, furnace, 2 king beds, shore, In Great Aesthetic & steering, nice old boat w/trailer- runs good. $1500. Cond., Needs Cleaning, Some front storage, awning, elec.

Mechanical Problems, $2000 brakes, Yakima roof bike rack 1 6 f t . T r a i l e r - $ 2 0 0 . For Info/See 419-344-4687 $7995 419-350-5198 419-866-8138 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ’97, Custom FISHING BOAT 12 FT V-bottom, 5th wheel, 28 ft., lge. slide out, Lowe, 4.5 HP Mercury, Incl: gen., microwave, a/c & tires, Oars, trolling motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, removable tarp 2003 CITATION BUNK HOUSE new ’04. Ceramic title, $18,500. bows, 3 new seats, Sears tilt 33Ft, exceptional cond! Many Call 419-257-2497 trailer, w/new tires. $1500. Extras! Sleeps 10. $18,900 ★ HORNET ’00 M27L, w/slide (419) 655-2291 out, made Damon, sleeps 6. negotiable.

(734) 854-7033 Fully equipped, $11,500. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ FOR more Excellent condition!

2003 PROWLER 27 FT TRAVEL Hardly used. 419-877-0420 boating ads, TRAILER w/super slide out, visit JAYCO ’03 KIWI 23B front queen bed, lightweight, toledoblade.com/ with awning, sleeps 7, like new. Fayette OH. $12,500. great shape!

(419) 237-2754 boat. $11,950. ’03 Springdale Travel Trailer GALAXY ’92 20’5" Call 734-384-0701 25Ft, w/slide-out, self conVolvo Engine & Outdrive, tained, front queen bed, rear JAYCO ’94 POP UP CAMPER, $5000 Firm 419-250-0101 ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ kitchen, double doors, many 10 ft. base, sleeps 6 to 8, great extras, $12,900. (419) 704-9494 shape! $1800. 419-824-3083, JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTOR or 419-367-7583 ’03, 8 HP, 4-stroke, short shaft, 1998 HORNET Travel Trailer 31 3 gal. gas tank, NEVER BEEN Ft, w/super-slide, front brm, MALLARD ’94 27ft Travel Trailer.

USED, $1,700, 419- 898-1391 / rear bunks, ducted heat & air, Rear brm., sleeps 6, nongas & elec refrig. w/auto smoker, excellent condition, 419-345-7048 switch, gas & elec hot water, everything works. Asking LOWE ’06 170 Bass Boat, 50HP coral reef interior, upgraded $6300 obo. Call 419-572-0800 Mercury w/ power tilt & trim, cabinets, barstools, stereo, SHOW SPECIAL fully equipped, custom cover, antenna w/power booster. all safety equipment. $13,000. Sleeps 8. Retail average: ’06 Max Sport 25’ all fiberglass w/deluxe pkg. Incl. air, awCall 419-531-0381 $14,000. Asking $11,000 obo. ning, jacks, stereo and much (419) 376-8480 LUND ’93 14 ft. deep V, with 9.9 more. Sleeps 6. Only $13,988.

Evinrude on E-Z Loader, with $0 down, $157.12 mo. some extras. $1,875. Call NEED HOME REPAIRS? National Camperland 419-636-0623 419-829-1001 Be sure to check the ’78 Marquis 19’, 90HP 6 cyl.

Service & Repair Banner SHOW SPECIAL Merc OB, Fishfinder, lots of Thursdays in Classifieds. ’06 Springdale 31’ bunk house, extras, Cox galv. trailer, great fully loaded, front queen SUNSET CREEK fishing boat $2500. w/rear bunks, sleeps 8, only (419) 340-8181 $15,488. $0 down, $173 mo.

BY SUNNYBROOK National Camperland, Stop in an see the Best Built OUTBOARD MOTOR 419-829-1001 Travel Trailer for the price on 25 HP 1997 Mariner, hardly the market today!

SKAMPER ’00 Pop Up, Sleeps used, $1100. (734) 854-1167 All American Coach 8, king & queen slide out, A/C, 5080 Alexis Rd. OUTBOARD Motors (6), furnace, bike rack, awning, Sylvania, OH 43560 2-18HP, older motors at porta pot, only used 6 times, 419-885-4601 reasonable prices. $100-$395. clean, $5400. 419-866-5763 Call 419- 726-5911 SHOW SPECIAL New Springdale 260 28’ or New TERRY ’01 315X deluxe 5thWheel, POLARIS ’96 900 SL Wildwood 28’, front queen fiberglass 2-slides maple & ’95 750 SX w/rear double bed/bunk, kitchen 17’ awning, 3 way fridg, w/double trailer, $3500/obo sleeps 9, fully loaded, only lightly used, located Angola IN 419-721-8775 or 419$19,000. (386) 238-3912 $11,988. $0 down $154mo.

257-3391 after 4 p.m.

National Camperland, WILDERNESS ’85 291⁄2 ft. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 419-829-1001 Fifth Wheel , $3,000.

PORT-A-BOAT 10ft , 419-729-9469 SHOW SPECIAL collapsable and 2.5 hp Merc, New Dutchmen Toy Hauler, 32’ WINNEBAGO ’96 Adventurer, used 1 year only $750. w/deluxe pkg. 12’ cargo area, 34ft., slide, 25K, Ford 460, 2 419- 475-7130 only $16,988. $0 down $192mo a/c’s, 5.0 generator, camera, PRINCECRAFT ’05 17ft 115hp National Camperland new tires, loaded w/extras, merc, Like new. 23k 419-829-1001 $33,500. 419-885-8540 PRINCECRAFT ’05 20ft pontoon, ALLEGRO BAY ’96 34 FT 50hp merc, like new.

PRINCECRAFT ’05 16ft alum., Motor Home w/ slide outs, 40hp merc, trailer, canvas, 11k Chevy chassis, microwave, 2 TVs, awning, $25,000.

Willing to talk trades.

419-464-6922 ARCTIC CAT ’96 ZRT 800 MARINEMAX 419-726-2607 3400 mi, new studs, extra belt, PRINCECRAFT ’05 17ft 115hp COACHMAN ’96 Park model, extra sliders, exc. cond! $1500.

36ft., 18 ft. expando, 10x16 all 2-Place tilt bed trailer $400. merc, Like new. 23k PRINCECRAFT ’05 20ft pontoon, year round porch, like new. (419) 283-8214 Permanent lot at Pirolli Park, 50hp merc, like new.

PRINCECRAFT ’05 16ft alum., sewer, electric, water, phone, SKIDOO ’06 Rev MXZ, 600 SDI, 40hp merc, trailer, canvas, 11k cable. $11,500 must sell due to 15-20 mpg., reverse, new health. Call 419-654-XXXX or cond., 850 mi., $6450/obo.

Willing to talk trades.

419-698-XXXX Call 419-345-4001 MARINEMAX 419-726-2607

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GMC ’99 SAFARI, Mini Van, 7-8 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ passenger, Excellent CondiHONDA ’94 250 dirt bike tion, Loaded, 127K Hwy. Excellent condition, $1500 Miles! Must Sell! Asking 419-349-1819 leave message $4200. 419-822-1169 POLARIS ’99 Sportsman 500 RANGER ’89, 373V, 18’, dual COLEMAN ’96 Yukon popup, SKIDOO ’97 Triple 700, studded, GMC ’92 TIARA Conversion 1, 290 mi, wench & snowplow. console, 150hp Evinrude out- sleeps 8, extra storage, new engine, new carbides, van, good cond., runs good, Good cond. barely used. board, Bass Masters Classic, awning, screen room, gently $2000/obo. Arctic Cat ’97 700 extras, new tires, $1800 OBO. $4500/obo 419-533-3732 or custom Ranger cover, very u s e d , $ 4 0 0 0 / o b o . C a l l EFI, twin, new carbides, $1400/ (734) 856-5650 419-349-6759 obo. Run good. 419-392-2867 clean $8500/ob. 419-351-6852 419-350-8186

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Consumers Continued from Page 1 and Alternative Medicine.

“Their wishful thinking that they’re going to get better is harnessing the body’s own mechanism for relieving pain,” said Straus, whose agency was formed seven years ago to stringently test non-conventional remedies.

The placebo effect was huge in patients unknowingly taking dummy pills in the arthritis study and could have overshadowed any potential benefit from the real pills.

But it’s also likely that the placebo effect contributes to benefits that many people say they get from alternative remedies, and it’s something doctors shouldn’t dismiss, said Dr. Anthony Miksanek, a family physician in rural southern Illinois who has many arthritis patients on glucosamine and chondroitin.

“My thought is, if you give somebody a pill and say this may help you,” that might be the spark they need to “get out and do more things, walk more,” or get more exercise, all of which can help relieve arthritis pain, said Dr. Miksanek, of Benton, Ill. “Maybe it’s a message of hope ... and the brain kind of takes that and runs with it,” he said.

Milly Navarro, a 33-year-old public relations specialist in Dallas, said she doesn’t care if the placebo effect explains why echinacea keeps her from getting colds — she’ll keep taking it anyway.

“I know the mind is a powerful thing and even if it’s that that does the trick, whatever it is, it works for me,” Ms. Navarro said.

Barrie Cassileth, an alternative medicine researcher at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, said some products, including echinacea and St. John’s wort, can interfere with conventional medicine and should not be considered harmless.

But others, including saw palmetto, are cheaper and have fewer side effects than prescription medicine. “If the results that people swear by work by placebo, who cares?” she asks.

Some data suggest that more than one-third of Americans

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use alternative medicine, and many remedies are even more popular abroad. It’s too soon to know if this month’s studies have changed any habits, but anecdotal evidence suggests all five products studied remain popular.

Ben Pratt, a spokesman for the General Nutrition Centers, a national chain of stores that sell nutritional supplements, said sales of echinacea remain strong and were not affected by last summer’s negative study.

Some consumers use alternative medicine because of safety concerns about prescription drugs, including reports of heart problems that doomed the once-popular arthritis drug Vioxx. Others mistrust the medical establishment because it bombards them with

Some products can interfere with conventional medicine and should not be considered harmless. contradictory studies.

“You can just wait long enough and someone else will have an opposite opinion,” said Richard Peterson, 62, a Baltimore property manager who says he won’t stop taking glucosamine.

But even if some consumers ignore the results, the rigorous government studies are extremely useful for doctors seeking to rely on more than word of mouth, said Dr. Miksanek.“We are very much relying now on evidence-based medicine,” said Dr. Miksanek.

“We’re trying to get away from things like Doc Welby saying, ‘I’ve used snake oil for years and it’s the greatest thing around.’”

Dr. Miksanek said now he can tell patients with minor arthritis pain that the pills may not work for everybody while offering more hopeful advice to patients with more pain.

Dr. Straus, of the NIH’s alternative medicine center, says his agency is committed to continuing research on supplements. The center’s research budget has steadily grown to $107.7 million.

“I think that consumers should pay attention,” Dr. Straus said, “understanding that a single study may not provide the final answer.”

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How to live and eat like a cave man ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Exercise What they did: There was no such thing as Paleo-aerobics.

Moving meant life. Not moving meant death. Modern humans took from that several tendencies that only exercise can cure.

For example, the fight-orflight hormone, cortisol, teamed with adrenalin and prepared people to deal with danger. Today, nonviolent stresses — a tax audit, a cranky boss, or a traffic ticket — bring about the same secretions of the hormones, which can be harmful.

What you can do: The least healthful invention for modern humans undoubtedly was the chair — at home and at work.

The more you use it, the less you move. That drastically reduces your need for calories. That means that fight-or-flight hormone, cortisol, lingers, erodes body parts, and generates fat stores that normally would be used to outrun a bear.

Because there’s no battle, you must create artificial combat: exercise. The more exercise you get, the better. The more you do, the more benefits you get: regulated appetite; efficient

use of stress hormones; hungry muscles that burn more fat, even at rest; improved moods and clearer thinking processes.

For a standard, the United States Department of Agriculture says you need 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day to maintain good health.

Meat What they did: For cave men, meat, which was hard to come by anyway, could run or stand and fight. Either event would require a tremendous expenditure of energy on the part of the hungry hunters. Still, when they ate, their servings would be four to six ounces. Of course, there would be more at festivals and after a particularly successful hunt, but between kills and during trips, they ate only enough to quench their hunger. Primitive humans also fished a lot.

What you can do: Nibble. The hunter-gatherer ate small bites — a handful of this and a slice of that. When you eat meat, just eat four to six ounces — about the size of the palm of your hand.

Load up with more vegetables, fruits and nuts to fill the empty space in your stomach.

than not, grains were eaten whole, or pounded and mixed What they did: They ate with water or milk to create a what was in season. This meant paste that was the predecessor grasses, roots, melons, gourds, to bread. leaves, and grains that ripened What you can do: It’s unlikely at varying times of year, ensur- you’ll start making paste from ing a varied diet. whole grains you find in healthWhat you can do: Vary your food stores, so buy whole-grain diet by eating seasonally or mix- products. ing up what you eat. Considering that most people eat what Sugar the produce department has for What they did: In nature, sale, your option is to buy diffoods that taste sweet tend to be ferent things at different times. edible. Foods that aren’t sweet Berries fluctuate seasonally. often are poisonous. One theory They’re rich in antioxidants and is that people, mainly children, nutrients and can satisfy a sweet who ate poisoned vegetables tooth. As for fruits and vegoften died before they could etables, resist peeling. Most nureproduce. Children who would trients are within 1/8th of an inch only eat sweets made it to adultof the skin of a fruit or vegetable. hood — which in primitive days Peeling fruits and vegetables is a may have been ages 12 to 15 waste. The less you cook them, — and made babies who liked the better. sweets.

What you can do: Ply your Grains sweet tooth with fruits, berries What they did: True agriculture and nuts. That way, calories are — gathering seeds and growing accompanied by nutrients, antiedible plants in a confined en- oxidants and a high percentage vironment — didn’t begin until of water. about 50,000 to 20,000 years ago.

SOURCES: United States DeGrains became popular because partment of Agriculture; Joan they could be stored for months O’Keefe, registered dietitian and dry and made edible again when author; Lori Jones, dietitian with mixed with water. More often St. Louis University

Fruits, vegetables

Weight-loss surgery can have complications DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I had a vertical-banded gastroplasty more than 20 years ago. Since then, I estimate that I have vomited 1,500 times a year. I stopped eating in the evenings to stop the GERD I experience, but I have developed a persistent cough at night and have small bits of food come up in my throat almost every night.

I start out sleeping in bed, but end up finishing the night in a chair. I take Prilosec for the GERD. Can you recommend anything or the kind of physician to see? — T.N. ANSWER: A vertical-banded gastroplasty is the kind of weight-loss surgery that makes a small pouch out of the stomach.

After the surgery, the stomach holds only about an ounce (30 ml) of food. Normally it can hold more than 10 times that volume.

You have two problems: GERD

— gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn) — and vomiting.

They might both be related to the surgery, but let’s handle them separately.

For the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus and throat, put 6-inch blocks under the bedposts at the head of your bed, so gravity keeps food in your stomach at night. You might need a larger dose of Prilosec — a medicine that turns off acid production — or you might need a different medicine in that family of drugs. Limit or eliminate fatty foods, caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, mints, and orange juice.

The vomiting can be a consequence of the kind of surgery you had. Smaller, more frequent meals might be an answer. If they aren’t, you need to see a gastroenterologist. You should also see a surgeon who has experience in this kind of surgery. The surgeon might suggest that you have a revision of your original surgery to stop this nocturnal vomiting.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you discuss malignant otitis externa? I have it. I had an earache for three weeks. I used eardrops that I got over the counter. They didn’t work, and the pain became horrible. My family doctor sent me to an ear, nose, and throat doctor the same day he saw me. The ENT

doctor is the one who made the diagnosis and has me on antibiotics. He said I might have to be hospitalized and have surgery.

— D.W. ANSWER: Malignant otitis externa is the worst earache imaginable. Most often it’s caused by a bacterium with the name Pseudomonas (SUE-doeMOAN-us), a particularly nasty germ that’s difficult to treat because it has a natural resistance to many antibiotics.

This kind of ear infection can spread to structures adjacent to the ear, including bones of the skull.

Oral antibiotics taken for a long time can sometimes eradicate the infection. If they don’t, then the doctor has to remove dead tissue associated with the infection. Intravenous antibiotics, in these instances, are almost mandatory so the antibiotics achieve high blood levels and penetrate the site of infection.

Do you have diabetes? Diabetics are susceptible to this kind of infection.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I realize I must exercise, so I walk.

When I walk at about 3.5 mph to get my heart rate up and try to maintain it at that elevated rate for 30 minutes, then my knees ache for the rest of the day. It’s a dilemma. To benefit my heart, I have to pay a price in the knees. What do you suggest? — J.B. ANSWER: Try dividing that 30-minute session into three 10-minute sessions with hours of rest between each exercise period. That might spare your knees. Or have you considered other exercises, such as swimming or biking? Try a bike out before you buy one. It can be hard on knees too.

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Cave Continued from Page 1 years ago, farmers started using machines that did the work of dozens of people. Displaced workers moved their livelihoods to industrialized cities.

Food became plentiful with the development of agri-science and groceries instead of home gardens. Leisure time increased. More recently, assembly lines morphed into offices. Collars turned from blue to white. By the last quarter of the 20th century, more Westerners worked at desks than on the land or in factories.

Diet experts see the seed of the so-called “obesity epidemic” in the last half of the 20th century.

Electronic media spread the word of the rise of processed food — meals made for flavor, pleasure, and convenience.

Advertisers characterized their treats as a reward: “You deserve a break today ...” So a reward was to eat a bag of burgers while anchored in front of the television.

The end result is that human bodies made for action — hunting, gathering, fighting, running away and withstanding famine — live with an overabundance of food that is even precooked for them.

And their leisure time is used mainly to rest.

Detractors from this outlook say the hunter-gatherer lifespan was barely 30 years, while today it’s pushing 80.

Dr. O’Keefe agreed, but said, “They died of exposure, infections, trauma, tainted water and even insufficient water or food during times of scarcity.

“However ... these were hardy, healthy, vigorous people even into old age — for the lucky and clever ones who made it that long. The studies show no tooth decay or loss, strong bones, great physiques, strong immunity, no high blood pressure, normal hearts, no diabetes, and only rare cancers.” Comparatively, he said, “Today the life expectancy has doubled, but the average modern person has a host of age-related diseases and lots of aches, pains, and problems.”

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“Out of love you can speak with straight fury.”

Of course you can’t take it with you. It takes all the rest of what you have to get there.

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‘American Idol’ looks older

KNOW YOUR WOMEN’S HISTORY

Hit TV show raises its age limit, and audiences are bigger than ever

By LYNN ELBER ASSOCIATED PRESS

RUSS LEMMON MEDIA

Frantz leaves WSPD to host Cleveland show Taking note of the Toledo media: MOVING ON: Bob Frantz has been hired to host a morning talk show on Cleveland’s WTAMAM (1100), which is owned by Clear Channel. He fills a time slot, 9 to 11:30 a.m., that was previously occupied by Jerry Springer.

Frantz was WSPD’s morningdrive host for two years before being reassigned last fall. He took over a show that was No. 8 in the morning race and led it to as high as No. 2.

In announcing the move to Clear Channel Toledo employees, operations director Bill Michaels said in a memo: “I personally want to thank Bob for bringing WSPD morning drive back from the ashes when he took it over in October 2003.”

WSPD’s Eye on Toledo — the 60-minute program (weekdays, 6 to 7 p.m.) that Frantz launched in late November – will be on hiatus until a new host is found, program director Brian Wilson said.

MONSTER NUMBER: WTVGTV, Channel 13, scored big with Super Bowl XL. Nielsen Media Research estimated that 669,000 people watched the Feb. 5 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks on the ABC-owned station.

WTVG general manager David L. Zamichow, who has been at the station for nearly 15 years, said he can’t remember a bigger audience for a single program in the Toledo market.

Zamichow says it was the equivalent of a “perfect storm” – the game was played in Detroit, the Steelers have a strong following in northwest Ohio, and, of course, there was the Ben Roethlisberger factor.

(Roethlisberger, a graduate of Findlay High School, is the Steelers’ quarterback.)

The previous Super Bowl had an estimated audience of 400,000 on Fox affiliate WUPWTV, Channel 36.

SPORTS SPIKE: There were two other high-profile sporting events in February — both of which drew big numbers for NBC affiliate WNWO-TV, Channel 24. The Winter Olympics averaged 94,000 viewers during prime time for the 17-day run and 104,000 watched the Daytona 500, according to Nielsen.

THE RAYCOM WAY: WTOLTV, Channel 11, which became a Raycom-owned station on Feb. 1, aired its first editorial last week. Raycom encourages the general managers of its stations to do editorials. WTOL general manager Bob Chirdon will do at least one each week — the day will vary — at the end of the 6 p.m. newscast, according to news director Mitch Jacob.

FIRE COVERAGE: WTOL, WTVG, and WNWO each devoted about two hours of commercial-free coverage (7 to 9 p.m.) to the Feb. 6 fire at the Hidden Cedars condominium complex.

Nielsen estimated the stations’ combined audience at 148,000 for the duration of the coverage.

During the final 90 minutes, however, their respective audience shares dropped with each subsequent half-hour.

CHANGE IN STATUS: Michelle Zepeda is now a fulltime reporter for WUPW. She replaces Ronnie Dahl, who is now at WTVG. Zepeda had been working part-time at WUPW since November. Her husband, Andrew Zepeda, is the morningshow host on WVKS-FM (92.5).

HERE AND GONE: WTVG recently hired Takisha Roberson as a part-time reporter, but she worked only two days before accepting a job at Detroit’s WXYZ-TV. RADIO RATINGS: Arbitron’s 12-week winter survey wraps up on Wednesday. The spring ratings period begins the next day.

Contact Russ Lemmon at: rlemmon@theblade.com or 419-724-6122.

LOS ANGELES — When American Idol contestant Taylor Hicks belted out Stevie Wonder’s golden oldie “Living for the City” there was scant age difference between the singer and the 32-year-old song.

Hicks, 29, and other Idol finalists edging near 30 are testing the limits of just how old an aspiring pop star can be and still gain acceptance from the music industry and the public — while the TV contest reaps the rewards of showcasing older performers.

The top-rated Fox show is attracting a bigger audience than ever in its fifth edition as it offers a wider range of talent, which producers say is why they raised the audition age limit from 24 to 28 last year.

This season, the change opened the door for half of the dozen finalists: Besides Hicks, who turned 29 after making the cut, there’s Mandisa, also 29; Bucky Covington, 28; Chris Daughtry, 26; Elliott Yamin, 27, and Ace Young, 25.

“There’s a lot of really good singers we were turning down because of the age limit, and we realized it was silly,” said executive producer Ken Warwick.

“You’re certainly not over the hill by 28.”

Not yet, but there are uncomfortable hints the crest may be in sight, said Mandisa, a veteran performer who dedicated her powerful voice to Christian music pre-American Idol.

“A lot of people say it’s kind of the end of the road for me, so to be able to have this competition and be right at the brink where I can still make it, it’s a dream come true,” she told the Associated Press after being voted a finalist.

“There’s really no turning back.”

That’s right — and it’s wrong, according to music business insiders and observers. It’s certainly true that young consumers and the artists they favor dominate the music marketplace, to an extent that makes TV look relatively age-inclusive.

“When you talk to guys in the record industry you do hear a lot of, ’Wow, she’s 30, she’s 35,’ as if that completely ends any discussion,” said Sean Ross, editor of Edison Media Research, which conducts research for radio stations and others.

“And, in fact, you see a lot of artists who aren’t that old who have lost their own deals and go to work writing for Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson,” Ross said, naming the 21-year-old pop star and the inaugural 23-year-old winner of American Idol.

Rocker Sheryl Crow, 44, has had to “fight for her place” in radio for the last five years, Ross said. It’s the same in R&B: While a star like Mary J. Blige has endured, others are exiled to adult contemporary radio.

During Women’s History Month, The Blade will run two related trivia questions each weekday.

Answers will be included with other puzzle solutions inside this section.

1. She was blind and deaf, but she wrote a best-selling book and became a national heroine.

Who was she?

2. When Rachel Carson learned that pesticides were harmful to our wildlife, did she write Silent Spring or The Grapes of Wrath?

SOURCE: Brain Quest from Workman Publishing

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Chris Daughtry, 26, left, and Ace Young, 25, shown having fun as they arrive at the American Idol Final 12 party this month, are among the contestants who would have been too old if the show had not raised its age limit.

After Janet Jackson bared her breast at the 2004 Super Bowl, “it was discussed as a pathetic attempt to stay relevant” by the now 39-year-old singer, Ross said.

But there is hope for comparatively older artists, according to Ross and others. Talent can trump age for a stellar artist or one who aims for a career other than teenagers’ darling.

“It’s certainly more difficult as you become older,” said TVT Records founder Steve Gottlieb. “But every success is an exception to the rule. No one gets a free pass, and unique talent trumps everything else.”

There are examples of singers who are beyond the Clearasil years making a splash.

At age 28, James Blunt of Britain became music’s latest hot property with the hit ballad “You’re Beautiful,” which was a mainstay on American adult contemporary formats before crossing over to Top 40 radio.

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Paris Bennett, 17, one of the youngest American Idol finalists, says, ‘Age really doesn’t have anything to do with it.’

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Adrienne Barbeau has a passion for life “I’VE MADE over 30 movies since ‘Swamp Thing,’ but it’s one of the films people always remember. I just wish I looked better than the monster.”

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THAT’S ACTRESS Adrienne Barbeau, writing with typical wry realism in her new autobiography, There Are Worse Things I Could Do (Carroll & Graf, $25).

Barbeau is one of those slightly under-the-radar cult figures whom everybody knows, even if they don’t quite know why. Is it her years as Bea Arthur’s liberated daughter on the groundbreaking ’70s sitcom Maude?

Is it because of her classic (and not-so-classic) string of horror/ action films? (The Fog, Escape From New York.) Is it because she gave birth to twins at age 51?

The thing is, Barbeau has had an extensive and varied career, one that began on Broadway in productions such as Fiddler on the Roof with Bette Midler. She was the original Rizzo in Grease.

But who remembers that she started out as a singer, and often returned to it? Or that she had a rocky affair with Burt Reynolds?

She has written an extremely entertaining and touching memoir. (Did we mention Burt Reynolds? Also, her chapter on dealing with a stylist is classic!) Barbeau has kept a journal since her early teens, focusing mainly on her rich personal life.

She needed to prod her memory on professional matters. Lovers, husbands, children, and the inner life surrounding her career were Barbeau’s literary priority.

She is instantly recognizable when we meet at a cafe on

Today is Monday, March 27, the 86th day of 2006.

There are 279 days left in the year.

On this date: In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sighted Florida.

In 1625, Charles I ascended the English throne upon the death of James I. In 1836, the first Mormon temple was dedicated, in Kirtland, Ohio.

In 1958, Nikita Khrushchev became Soviet premier in addition to First Secretary of the Communist Party.

In 1964, Alaska was rocked by an earthquake that killed 114 people.

In 1977, 582 people were killed when a KLM Boeing 747, attempting to take off, crashed into a Pan Am 747 on the Canary Island of Tenerife.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Blues musician Robert Lockwood, Jr., is 91.

Former newspaper columnist Anthony Lewis is 79. Dance company director Arthur Mitchell is 72. Actor Michael York is 64. Rock musician Tony Banks (Genesis) is 56. Actress Maria Schneider is 54. Rock musician Andrew Farriss (INXS) is 47. Movie director Quentin Tarantino is 43. Rock musician Derrick McKenzie (Jamiroquai) is 42. Actress Talisa Soto is 39. Actress Pauley Perrette is 37.

Singer Mariah Carey, rock musician Brendan Hill (Blues Traveler), and actress Elizabeth Mitchell are 36. Hip-hop singer Fergie (Black Eyed Peas) is 31. Actress Emily Ann Lloyd is 23. Actress Taylor Atelian is 11.

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Adrienne Barbeau stars as Judy Garland in the offBroadway play The Property Known as Garland.

Bleeker Street. Tiny and beaming, with a strong bone-structure and beautiful skin, Barbeau orders a French toast brunch that would stagger a lumberjack.

Don’t hold the bacon or butter!

She is in town to star off-Broadway in The Property Known as Garland written by her husband, Billy Van Zandt. The show is at the Actors’ Playhouse.

This drama takes us backstage in Copenhagen on the night of Judy Garland’s very last concert. Adrienne is full of emotion and sympathy for Judy, but it is her own life as an actress that interests me. She seems to find that an out-of-the-box concept. This girl is a real journeyman, a working actor, and her book reflects the ups, downs, See LIZ, Page 8

TRIVIA CHALLENGE 1. Where did the Nazis plan to relocate Jews before deciding instead to exterminate them?

2. In the game of golf, what did the old term “niblick” mean?

3. Why was the Greek philosopher Socrates condemned to death?

4. The movie Somebody Up There Likes Me was based on the life of which professional boxer?

5. Which took place first, the Bay of Pigs coup attempt or the Cuban Missile Crisis?

6. What was the name of Buddy Holly’s band?

Answers on Page 8 Copyright 2006 by Mike Kelly

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THE FAMILY CIRCUS

SECTION D, PAGE 5

MARMADUKE

DENNIS THE MENACE

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THE PUZZLE IS IN THE CLASSIFIED SECTION

PEANUTS CLASSICS

FOR BETTER or FOR WORSE

ZITS MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM

HAGAR the HORRIBLE

HI and LOIS Inside Man (R)

★

(12:35, 3:35) 6:55, 9:50

Stay Alive (PG–13)

★

(12:20, 2:30, 4:35) 6:45, 8:50

Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (PG–13)

★

(12:50, 2:55, 5:05) 7:10, 9:25

V for Vendetta (R)

★

(1:30, 4:30) 8:00 #2: (12:30, 3:30) 7:00, 9:45 (RWC/DVS) ★She's the Man (PG–13) #1: (12:15, 2:40, 5:00) 7:20, 9:40 #2: (1:05, 3:40) 6:40, 9:05 ★The Hills Have Eyes (R) (1:10, 4:00) 6:35, 8:55 The Shaggy Dog (PG) (12:10, 2:25, 4:40) 6:50, 9:10 Failure to Launch (PG–13) #1: (12:40, 2:50, 5:15) 7:30, 9:55 #2: (3:45) 6:20 16 Blocks (PG–13) (1:35, 4:10) 7:05, 9:30 Madea's Family Reunion (PG–13) (1:00) 8:40 Date Movie (PG–13) 9:35 P.M. Eight Below (PG) (12:45, 3:25) 6:15, 9:00 The Pink Panther (PG) 7:15 P.M. Curious George (G) (12:25, 2:35, 4:45) ★V for Vendetta (R) In Director's Hall (12:00, 3:00) 6:30, 9:15 ★Inside Man (R) In Director's Hall (12:05, 3:05) 6:25, 9:20 #1:

DILBERT

★ Inside

Man (R) (12:40, 3:50) 7:00, 9:50 (1:10, 4:20) 7:30, 10:20 ★ Stay Alive (PG–13) (12:35, 2:45, 4:55) 7:15, 9:35

Inside Man (R)

★ Larry

The Shaggy Dog (PG)

(12:30, 2:35, 4:50) 7:05, 9:25 ★ V for Vendetta (R) #1: (12:45, 4:00) 7:10, 10:05 #2: (12:15, 3:30) 6:30, 9:15 ★ She's the Man (PG–13) (12:05, 2:30, 5:00) 7:35, 9:55 The Shaggy Dog (RWC) (PG) (12:00, 2:20, 4:35) 6:45, 9:05 Failure to Launch (PG–13) (12:25, 2:50, 5:05) 7:20, 9:40 The Hills Have Eyes (R) (12:20, 2:40, 5:10) 7:40, 10:00 16 Blocks (PG–13) (12:10, 2:25, 4:40) 6:55, 9:10 Curious George (G) (1:15, 3:20, 5:20) The Pink Panther (PG) 7:25, 9:30

The Hills Have Eyes (R)

#1: #2:

the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (PG–13)

4:15, 7:05, 9:45

Stay Alive (PG–13) 5:05, 7:20, 9:25

She's the Man (PG–13) 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 4:30, 6:50, 9:10 4:50, 7:15, 9:35

Failure to Launch (PG–13) 4:45, 7:00, 9:20

Inside Man (R) (4:30) 7:00, 9:30

V for Vendetta (R) (4:30) 7:00, 9:30

Failure to Launch (PG–13) (5:15) 7:15, 9:15

The Shaggy Dog (PG) (5:00) 7:00, 9:00

Eight Below (PG) 7:15, 9:20

Stay Alive (PG–13) 7:00, 9:00 Inside Man (R)

★

(1:10, 4:20) 7:30, 10:20 (RWC/DVS)

Stay Alive (PG–13)

★

FUNKY WINKERBEAN

(12:30, 2:45, 4:55) 7:20, 9:40

Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (PG–13)

★

(1:00, 3:10, 5:20) 7:35, 9:55

V for Vendetta (R)

★

(12:45, 4:00) 7:15, 10:05 ★ #2: (1:15, 4:30) 7:45 ★She's the Man (PG–13) (12:10, 2:30, 4:50) 7:25, 10:00 The Libertine (R) 9:25 P.M. ★Failure to Launch (PG–13) (12:35, 2:55, 5:15) 7:40, 9:50 ★The Hills Have Eyes (R) (1:40, 4:40) 7:10, 10:10 The Shaggy Dog (PG) (12:00, 2:20, 4:35) 6:50, 9:10 16 Blocks (PG–13) 7:10, 9:45 Aquamarine (PG) (1:30) 6:35 Madea's Family Reunion (PG–13) (12:55, 3:40) 6:30, 9:05 Eight Below (PG) (1:05, 3:55) 6:40, 9:15 Final Destination 3 (R) (4:05) 9:00 Curious George (G) (12:25, 2:40, 5:05) The Pink Panther (PG) (12:50, 3:05, 5:25) 7:50, 10:15 Firewall (PG–13) (1:20, 3:45) 6:55 ★Failure to Launch (PG–13) In Director's Hall (12:05, 2:25, 4:45) 7:05, 9:20 ★V for Vendetta (R) In Director's Hall (12:15, 3:30) 6:45, 9:35 ★Inside Man (R) In Director's Hall (12:40, 3:50) 7:00, 9:50 #1:

CRANKSHAFT

16 Blocks (PG–13)

Syriana (R)

7:00 P.M.

4:15, 6:45

Chicken Little (G)

Running Scared (R) 9:00 P.M.

5:20

Fun With Dick & Jane (PG–13) 7:20

Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (PG) 3:45, 6:30

Curious George (G) 4:00, 7:10 ★

Big Momma's House 2 (PG–13) 5:00, 7:10

Nanny McPhee (PG) 4:55

Inside Man (R) 4:10, 7:15

The Hills Have Eyes (R) 3:50, 7:00

The Shaggy Dog (PG) 4:20, 7:20

Crash (R)

★

V for Vendetta (R) 4:05, 7:05

7:00 CINEMATHEQUE ✱ = Call Theatre for Special Price ✱Caché (R)

4:00, 6:35 ✱Tristram

Shandy: A Cock & Bull Story (R) 5:10, 7:15

✱Brokeback

Mountain (R)

4:10, 6:50 ✱The

World's Fastest Indian (PG–13)

King Kong (PG–13) 7:00

Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (PG) 6:00, 8:30

3:50, 6:25 ✱Three

Burials of Melquiades Estrada (R) 4:05, 6:40

Call theatre for show information Showtimes valid for 3/27/06

BLONDIE

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BABY BLUES

CURTIS BEETLE BAILEY

FOXTROT APARTMENT 3-G

DOONESBURY SATURDAY’S SOLUTION:

GIL THORP

BRIDGE

BY OMAR SHARIF & TANNAH HIRSCH

Q 1: Vulnerable, you hold: ♠ A 9 4 ♥ Void ◆ K 10 7 6 4 2 ♣ A 10 5 4 Partner opens the bidding with one spade.

What do you respond?

MARY WORTH

A: Certainly you have the values for a forcing game raise, but lack of a fourth spade is a drawback — the hand could well make slam if you don’t run out of trumps ruffing declarer’s losers. Start with two diamonds — partner’s rebid could be illuminating.

Q 2: Neither vulnerable, you hold: ♠65♥A754◆A832♣KJ4 Partner opens the bidding with one spade.

What do you respond?

A: It is tempting to bid two no-trump, if that is natural in your methods. Your 12 prime points are easily worth 13-14. However, you really have only one tenace that would benefit from a lead up to it, so you really should try to have partner declare. Start by bidding two diamonds.

— the rest of the auction could become unmanageable. Respond two clubs and then bid your spades.

Q 4: Vulnerable, as South you hold: ♠AJ84♥95◆AKJ4♣AQ8 The bidding has proceeded: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1◆ Pass 1♠ Pass ?

What do you bid now?

A: If you elected to bid only three spades, you must brush up on your bidding theory. That is invitational and, with a hand worth some 20-21 points in support of spades, you want to be in game even if partner has a dead minimum response. Jump to four spades.

JUMBLE

BY HENRI ARNOLD & BOB LEE

GET FUZZY Q 3: Both vulnerable, you hold: ♠ A K J 6 ♥ 8 3 ◆ 10 9 ♣ K 10 8 4 2 Partner opens the bidding with one heart.

What do you respond?

A: Your hand is good enough for game if you can locate a playable spot. Don’t distort your shape by making your first response in your strong spade suit

WONDERWORD

BY DAVID OUELLET

THE WIZARD of ID ANSWERS IN PEACH PLUS

WISHING WELL

GARFIELD

ANSWERS IN PEACH PLUS

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HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a message every day. It’s a numerical puzzle designed to spell out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name.

If the number is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner and check one of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you.

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LATHROP HOUSE FUND-RAISER

‘Little black dress’ perfect fit THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

DARNDEST THINGS: Kathy Carlson, left, and Alan Brass, right, enjoy a conversation with Art Linkletter, center.

HOUSE PARTY: Sandy and Mark Luetke are all smiles at the event to benefit the Lathrop House.

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hat a delight to have An Evening With … Art Linkletter, which was Thursday at Gladieux Meadows. The event for Toledo Children’s Hospital was presented

by Caring Friends Council in conjunction with The Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital Auxiliary.

Toledo Children’s Hospital is a member of ProMedica Health System that was formed in 1986 and is a Toledo based, nonprofit health-care organization serving a 23-county area in northwest Ohio and southeast Michgan.

Guests gadded over cocktails as they shopped the silent auction. Then, they dined at tables splashed with primary colors and all sorts of childlike fantasy items, including porcelain clown dolls and cuddly bears stacked on paint cans. The centerpieces were pretty — yet edible — hand-shaped cut-out cookies. A live auction rounded out the shopping spree.

At first, some folks were not excited when they heard that Mr. Linkletter, 93, legendary radio and TV icon, and bestselling author of Kids Say the Darndest Things, was to be the featured speaker. But once they met him and heard him speak, they soon changed their tune, said volunteer Sue Zurawski.

“George Clooney, Brad Pitt, you name any handsome ‘youngster’ star of today and they don’t come close to this man” she said.

Ms. Zurawski said after she and Lisa Bragg chatted with Mr. Linkletter, he invited them to stop by whenever they’re in the area of his $10 million house in California. “What a house party that would be!”

Ms. Zurawski said.

Mr. Linkletter, who toured the hospital that afternoon, inspired the audience of nearly

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GREAT EVENING: Katy Walker, left, and Ericka Silk are excited to hear author and TV personality Art Linkletter.

470 guests with his life journey, from a poor orphan to a rich man — both inside and out.

He was so entertaining that no one seemed to mind that the nonagenarian went over his allotted time.

Mr. Linkletter spoke about his wide range of friends, from children, adults, and oldsters around the world to presidents and dignitaries. He added a touch of humor here and there with some of the darndest things that kids say. Mr. Linkletter has never forgotten whence he’s come, and he has dedicated his life to giving back to others.

Event chairmen Ericka Silk and Katy Walker said the estimated $240,000 net will be used to support programs and services that benefit the children and families of the children’s hospital and sometimes those needs include rent and mortgage payments for families of chronically ill children, home health care services not covered by insurance, payment of utility bills, cab and bus fares, and dental care for children. The funds also go toward hospital equipment.

Among the movers and shakers having a good time were Alan Brass, president and CEO of ProMedica, Barbara Steele, president of Toledo Hospital, Kirk and Julie Mizerek, Larry and Jill Peterson, Lisa Anderson, Herb and Carolyn Metzger, Rob Fredrick and Cindy Skaff, Brad Tyo, Jeff and Debi Lewis, Steve and Mary Jo Welly, and Toledo Children’s Hospital president Kathy Carlson with Steve Babcock.

lassy cocktail attire was the chic fashion Saturday night for guests who attended The Little Black Dress Charity Ball at The Pinnacle. The all-fun affair was presented by the Friends of the Lathrop House to benefit the restoration of the important stop on the Underground Railroad.

Perusing and schmoozing, some 250 guests feasted on delectable edibles from an array of food stations. Black-linen covered dining tables centered with towering vases topped with peacock feathers, jewels, beads, and lemon leaves glittered in the candlelight.

Emcees and auctioneers Kristian Brown of WTVG-TV Channel 13 and Jerry Anderson of WTOL-TV Channel 11 kept the evening on a fast pace with the assistance of Notre Dame diplomates, all classy in little black dresses.

The live auction of 17 items kicked up some hot and heavy bidding. Wars erupted on just about everything. Bill Bresnahan bought the diamond and ruby ring donated by Jeffrey Mann Jewelers. Bob Maurer bought a Walter Chapman painting of The Lathrop House, then donated it to the Metroparks. Tom and Kathy Rotte bought a vacation stay at the Homestead in Glenn Arbor, Mich., overlooking the bay at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A “Romeo and Juliet” package included tickets to the May 20 ballet production, a night at The Wyndham in the KeyBank suite, flowers and chocolate from Twigs, dinner at Diva, and more. It was purchased by John McHugh, hubby of co-chairman Sue McHugh.

Aaron Bivins did a painting as guests watched, then it was auctioned off to Chris Ackerman, whose wife, Kathy, was the winning bidder of the dress at the first Little Black Dress Charity Ball in Carey, N.C. They attended the Toledo event with the inaugural ball chairmen Beth Godfrey and Sandra Car-

THE BLADE/JESSICA CROSSFIELD

FRIENDS OF THE LATHROP HOUSE: From left, Jackie Konwinski, Martha Houston, and Robert Lanthrop pose in front of a rendering of the Lathrop House during the benefit to help restore the historic property.

A GREAT FIT: K. Laverne Redden, left, and Sue McHugh, stand in front of the little black dress of television personality Oprah Winfrey. ringer, who bought the first little black dress on the Oprah show: The charity ball was her brainchild. That little black couture creation by Badgley Mischka for Oprah Winfrey caught everyone’s attention here in Toledo, and Bob and Pat Maurer of Bowling Green prevailed as the highest bidder at $11,000. In addition, gift baskets of Oprah’s favorite things, which included key lime cake and brownies, were raffle gifts.

Moola made, appetites sated, guests — many in tuxes and gowns — danced to the band Dupree, which played everything from Motown to jazz and more. Kicking up their heels were Larry and Anne Sykes, Tim and Pat Kearney, and Neema Bell and Keith Mitchell.

Event chairmen Mrs. McHugh and K. LaVerne Redden report

LOOKING GOOD: Sallye Miyara is a picture of class at the Lathrop House charity event.

an estimated net of $60,000, but the totals are not in yet.

Spotted in the well-heeled crowd was Sallye Miyara, who wore a number designed by Damali, an African-American designer from D.C. Also seen were Doni Miller, Mark and Sandy Luetke, Paul Devers and his brother Tom, Eugene Sanders, Charles and Odessa Rowan, Deb Barnette, and several folks from the Metroparks, including Don and Barb Rettig, Scott and

Beth Carpenter, and Jon and Mary Lou Zvanovec.

Just a note: Some folks had a head start on the fun at “An Evening of Fun, Friends and Fund-raising” preparty March 11 at Loft & Home Essentials.

Wine, cheese, and a few of Oprah’s favorite things were on display, including the little black dress. Ten percent of sales during the soiree aided the restoration project.

Barbara Hendel is The Blade’s society editor.

Contact her at: bhendel@theblade.com or 419-724-6124.

THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

TEMPERATURE’S RISING: FEVER PITCH: Danielle Hall Annette Gruetter has a big and Donald Hill are among smile during the Jungle Fethe wild party animals. ver event.

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iki huts, palm trees, and drums beating in the distance. And if all the natives in the Courtyard at Navy Bistro had Jungle Fever, it was OK, because Saturday night’s Jungle Fever event benefitted the West Side Montessori Center.

Safari suits, animal print shirts, skirts, and scarves, and lots of gauzy fabrics were what guests came wrapped in. Even the food was on the wild side.

Dining stations boasted African, Australian, Madagascar, and Asian cuisine, and included everything from alligator and crocodile tidbits to couscous, kabobs, and exotic fruits.

No need for a band or DJ; the reggae-style background music added to the already upbeat spirit of the evening.

Speaking of spirits, “Witch Doctor” Bob Cooke was busy making moola. Guests paid him to capture their friends or foes,

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DOCTOR, DOCTOR, GIVE ME THE NEWS: Witch doctor Bob Cooke conjures up some jungle magic at the West Side Montessori fund-raiser.

who in turn had to barter to get out of his hut. Dawn Weating, dressed as a nurse in a short, sexy white skirt, was ready to cure any guest who had a bad case of Jungle Fever.

Bidding wars on the silent auction packages were constant, especially over the children’s art.

A barrel of monkey’s raffle for a diamond necklace from Jensen Jewelers was exciting. Each participant paid $20 to pick an animal-print purse from the jungle tree, but all opened their purses at the same time to see who had the winning diamondshaped note. Sara Shelton was

the lucky lady.

A pop-gun game was all chance, and a bit of skill. Guests bought chances to shoot at lion and tiger targets, and if they hit the bull’s eye, their names were entered into the raffle for a poker table. Winner Erik Kyle is already planning his first poker party. Mark and Nicole Meyers won the raffle for a Culbra Island vacation, compliments of Joseph and Keila D’AngeloCosme. Also in on the action were Bert and Marilyn Rossnagel, Manish and Shradda Gupta, Paul and Mindy Vesoulis, Bob and Carol Esplin and Chris and Kelly Riorden.

The estimated net is nearly $28,000, but the totals were not in yet, said chairman Annette Gruetter.

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE: But that’s OK, it’s supposed to be, Mary and Terry Breymaier find out by attending the fundraiser for the West Side Montessori fund-raiser.

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he Toledo Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. hosted their annual Women’s History Program at the Hilton in the Faculty Club Saturday.

The national organization was the brainchild of Emma Odessa Young, who thought of the concept in 1934. It became a reality in 1944, and the local chapter was started in 1964.

The first female AfricanAmerican physician, Rebecca Crumpler, was showcased, fitting in with the theme of this year’s event, “Honoring Women in the Field of Medicine, Meeting Challenges of the Past, Present, and Future.” In 1864, Dr. Crumpler became the first African-American woman to receive a medical degree from a college.

Five physicians and one nurse were honored for their dedication and commu-

nity service. Each received a plaque, a certificate, and a goody bag. Honored were Debra Fulton, DDS; Kettlie J. Daniels, MD; Karen AdamsFerguson, MD; Anyse J. Storey, MD; Frances E. Webb-Smith, MD, and Daisy Smith, RN. Lunch followed, and entertainment included voice and piano solos as well as tunes by Calvin Hughes.

Chairman Delores Bates was assisted by president Clara Brank. Among the 80 guests were Barbara Tucker of Toledo, the North Central District’s vice governor, and City Councilman Wilma Brown.

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Liz Continued from Page 3 and sideways of a longtime struggle with insecurity (She thought people hired her to sing because they felt bad for her!) and finally a joyful acceptance of herself.

She is a woman who has simply loved and respected every aspect of her career: “I went from being a musical comedy performer to a sitcom actress to a scream queen to a mother and a TV talk show host and a book reviewer and a voiceover performer and then back to stage and back to musical comedy and back to television and concert halls and more films and even into the recording studio for a CD and into my office to write this book!” (You have seen Barbeau recently in HBO’s Carnivale, as Ruthie the snake dancer. Of her training for this role, she quips, “Snakes aren’t interested in choreography!”)

I liked everything about Adri-

enne, who is quick to toss aside the purpose of the interview to chat intimately. She seems most comfortable talking about her husband, her three children, and connecting with whomever she’s with in the moment. She is nothing at all like the tough cookies she usually plays.

When Adrienne was in the first grade, a teacher wrote on her report card. “Adrienne thinks she is better than the other kids.” I say this to her, without preamble, quoting from her book. Her face falls, “Oh, can you believe that? Yes, I don’t know. What a thing to write about a child. I think I spent so much of the rest of my life trying not to think I was ‘better’ than anybody else. You know, I say to my children always, ‘Watch your words, they are so powerful.’ When I hear them saying ‘you idiot’ or stuff like that.”

Adrienne pauses, and I remark, “Well, maybe you were better than the other kids?” She smiles sweetly, “No, all I wanted was to be the best of me.”

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Wife finds husband’s clan tough to tolerate Dear Annie: My husband’s family recently moved to our city. We are the exact opposites of them. My husband and I are college grads, each with a good career, strong work/moral ethics, great friends, and blessed to do much of what we want.

Enter his dysfunctional family — his mother and sister, and his sister’s husband. All are extremely co-dependent on one another and spend much of their time trying to find better ways to live off the government. I loathe that mentality and am finding it increasingly difficult to be in their presence.

What, if anything, can be done with this situation? — Daughter-in-Law Dear DIL: It might help to remember that your in-laws do not have to be a reflection on you and the way you choose

to live your life. Every family has members who are less than admirable, but you tolerate them because they are family. You don’t have to like them, you don’t have to condone the way they behave, and you don’t have to spend a lot of time in their company. But you married someone who was raised by this bunch, and he might want to maintain a certain level of closeness. Please respect that, even if you don’t agree, and be as civil as you can for his sake.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.

Contact them at: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611 or anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

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“CHIPPED” IN WONDERWORD: MUSICAL CRYPTOGRAPH: (Afghan leader) Hamid Karzai: “We should put our hands together to forget the painful past.”

WOMEN’S HISTORY QUIZ: 1. Helen Keller. She graduated from Radcliffe in 1904 and wrote Out of the Dark in 1913.

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Mariah Carey, 36, had her biggest hit yet with her comeback album, “The Emancipation of Mimi.” Madonna is a dance music chart-topper at age 47, and country fans are more than open to hits from the likes of 44-year-old Toby Keith.

“If you’re a guy who’s 35 years old trying to be 16, of course that doesn’t work,” said Steve Stoute, whose company, Translations Marketing, links music stars with commercial products. “But if you’re talented and representing who you are, there’s absolutely an audience for you.”

That’s true even for babyboom artists, and beyond.

The latest album from Barry Manilow, 59, was holding its own on the charts this month, hovering right above the Black Eyed Peas, while Tony Bennett, 79, has put out best-selling records in recent years.

In an appearance on American Idol, Manilow threw his weight behind the veterans, calling Hicks “one of the best male vocalists you have on the show” and suggesting he might hire Mandisa if the contest didn’t pan out for her.

Youth, however, may not be denied. Although Idol judge Simon Cowell has expressed doubt about whether the youngest contestants can handle the pressures of competition, Paris Bennett, 17, and Lisa Tucker and Kevin Covais, both 16, made it to the finals. (Covais was voted off Wednesday.)

The average age of the four American Idol winners is just over 22.

“Age really doesn’t have anything to do with it,” said Paris Bennett. Her comment drew a nod of agreement from Tucker, who added: “It’s knowing you can do it.”

Older or younger, music stardom is a chancy dream for anyone to pursue, said record executive Gottlieb.

“Certainly, the odds are against [older singers],” he said.

“But when the odds are 1 million to one, the fact they then become 10 million to one is not a big deal.”

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