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Wildcats shut out Bulldogs in K of C holds awards banquet, p3 ACME, page 6 The DELPHOSTelling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869HERALD 50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Friday, June 21, 2013 Delphos, Ohio Upfront Forensics team surveys fort, burial sites BY STEPHANIE GROVES Julie Smith Wiley, Esq., said the 5K at the Relay Staff Writer continue research is an outreach correction [email protected] from last year’s efforts to pinpoint the historical data prior to the The cost for registration FORT JENNINGS — Last Bicentennial celebration. at the 5K at the Relay on fall, the Ohio State University “The original survey was hand Saturday was incorrect. Forensic Anthropology Case drawn in 1820 and depicted points The cost is $25 the day of the race and no Team (FACT) began a survey of and measurements and showed T-shirt is guaranteed. the Old Fort site, which contains the fort here,” Wiley explained. the gravesites of 12-14 soldiers “Aerial photographs and maps, who died in Fort Jennings dur- along with the survey, serve as DAAG offers ing the War of 1812, the final overlays which help determine phase of the Revolutionary War. the fort’s positioning.” terrarium class On Thursday, the team of The topography in the The Delphos Area Art archaeologists and anthropolo- Auglaize River area has seen a Guild will present Garden gists returned to complete the lot of change, both man made under Glass Terrarium survey of the site by using geo- and natural, over two centuries. Building from 5:45- physics, the study of the Earth The fort site has been built on 7:50 p.m. July 11 in the using quantitative physical many times over and during the Delphos Public Library’s methods. construction of the new highway First Edition Building. The team used ground pen- bridge in the 1960s, at least 12 Brenda Hoersten will help etrating radar (GPR) to digi- feet of fill was added at the edge participants develop their tally map out the site and under- of the river and graded up the miniature green thumb. Learn tips for selecting ground disturbances in 3-D. banks. In addition, the river has This technology may provide eroded into the fort site, changing The OSU Forensic Anthropology Case Team (FACT) uses radar to survey the fort potters, the types of plants that and burial locations in Ft. Jennings on Thursday afternoon. Students from left to can be used in a terrarium, the analysis to the outline the the topography of the land. how to arrange for optimal fort or the gravesites. right, Adam Kolatorowicz, Kimberly Swisher and Logan Miller set up the site and aesthetic balance and how to Former Fort Jennings resident See FORT, page 10 equipment to survey the historic grounds. (Delphos Herald/Steph Groves) care for the ecosystem inside once it’s been properly set up. Select from many Itty- Bitty plants, moss from South Carolina, differ- ent type decorative rocks Alco shoppers and various quirky add-ins that can bring life (and humor) to a terrarium. All materials are provided. Cost of the class is $31.50 share memories for DAAG members and BY STACY TAFF “Being a former employee, I saw $35 for non-members. Staff Writer first hand just how many customers [email protected] used ALCO as their ‘go-to’ store, they wouldn’t even think of going out of Sports DELPHOS — ALCO shoppers town for something. Yes, there are a were greeted Monday by a “Closing few other stores but ALCO was one Sale” sign draped across the entrance, of those stores where you could find Kiwanis name adding greater substance to the news something you couldn’t find any- the retailer will no longer be around where else. Numerous times I found sports tourneys come September. myself checking there for a hard to The Delphos Kiwanis have For a little over 16 years, ALCO find item and there it was. I’ll miss announced tournaments to be has provided daily necessities and the small town friendliness of the held on July 4 at Stadium Park. employment opportunity within easy store and wish they would just move A Co-ed Volleyball driving or walking distance to the to a different location in Delphos but Tournament will be held Both cancer survivors, Mike and Sandy Grey say their adopted dog Delphos community. The store cur- unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bentley helped Sandy through her battle with breast cancer this past year. rently supports 15 employees and that’s going to happen.” with a limit of 14 teams. Mike had prostate cancer in 2002. (Submitted photo) provides everything from clothing, — Brittany Tucker The cost if $50 per team. toys and sports equipment to food Deadline to reg- and home decor. The reasons given “I think it’s really going to hurt ister is July 1. for ALCO closing its doors are an Delphos, especially the elderly The first-ever Dodge Elida couple conquers increase in lease payments, a refusal because some of them don’t feel Ball Tournament will be by the landlord to renew the lease comfortable driving out of town to held from 1-4:30 p.m. or make building repairs, and just get their necessities. Sometimes, you with 14 teams accepted. general strain from the state of the were able to find things at ALCO that Participants must be at least cancer challenges economy on ALCO Stores, Inc. No the dollar stores did not offer.” 16 years of age. Team consist BY STEPHANIE GROVES matter the reasons for the closure, the — Sarah Brinkman of six to 10 players with one Delphos community will feel the loss. female required per team. Staff Writer [email protected] Local ALCO shoppers took some The cost is $50 per See ALCO, page 10 team with registra- DELPHOS — In the past 11 years, Mike and Sandy Gray have both time to share favorite memories. tion deadline July 1. been diagnosed with cancer and taken on the roles of cancer survivor and The register for either of caregiver. these events, contact Scott A year ago, Sandy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mike was in the Wiltsie at 419-692-2067 doctors’ office with her and instantaneously went into a caregiving mode ask- or [email protected]. ing questions, getting all the facts and making sure Sandy understood all the The 10-Mile Firecracker information. Fun Ride will be held from “He kept asking me ‘Do you hear what they said’,” Sandy relived the 10:30-11:30 a.m. on July 4 moment. “If he would not have been there, I would not have remembered with registration at 9:30 a.m. at much of what they said.” the Hanser Pavilion in the park. She began a course of 32 radiation treatments in August, which lasted Prizes will be given to through mid-October. In retrospect, Sandy felt the timing was good since the the top three male and top close knit family shares the love of OSU football season and just went on with three female finishers. life as normal. Anyone 13 and older “I joined a sorority for women you don’t wanna join,” Sandy said. “When is encouraged to ride. the roles are reversed, you don’t know which is worse.” The cost if $15 per person (including a T-shirt) and all Throughout Sandy’s treatments, Bentley, the dog the Grays adopted participants must sign a waiver. through Angels For Animals almost seven years ago, sensed the stress she was Registration and waiv- feeling. Bentley would stay close to her and lay just within an arms reach or ers forms are available at up against her. A “Closing Sale” sign was hung over Alco’s entrance on Monday, Downtown Fitness, First announcing 10-percent off all stock. The store will close its doors late in Federal Bank and Peak See CANCER, page 10 August. (Delphos Herald/Stacy Taff) Community Wellness. Deadline to reg- ister is June 29. Forecast Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper 80s. A clear night tonight as well with lows in the mid 60s. See page 2. Index Obituaries 2 State/Local 3 Church 4 Community 5 Sports 6-7 Classifieds 8 Television 9 Two D.A.R.E. campers win bicycles World briefs 10 At the culmination of the three-day D.A.R.E. Camp on Thursday, two lucky campers went home with new bicycles. They are, above left, Jessica Dudgeon, and above center, Blake Glossett. (Submitted photos) Above right: The annual camp always ends with a water fight. Above right, firefighters spray campers. (Delphos Herald/Stephanie Groves) 2 2 – The Herald Friday, June 21, 2013 www.delphosherald.com For The Record IT WAS NEWS THEN OBITUARY The Delphos One Year Ago track team by district coaches. Hulihan gram chairman and introduced the The Village of Fort Jennings joined finished third in the state meet. Coach speaker. Suzanne Eutsler Herald many across the country in participat- Cheek of Minster was elected boys 75 Years Ago – 1938 Vol. 144 No. 6 ing in Ring the Bells for 1812 at noon Coach of the Year. This year’s team Two games of kittenball were played Suzanne Eutsler, 66, of Nancy Spencer, editor on Monday, in commemoration of the was the best in the school’s history-fin- Monday night in the senior league. Spencerville, died at 11:57 Ray Geary, general manager beginning of the War of 1812. Speakers ishing third in the state and undefeated Loetz Market won from Johnson Oils a.m.