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DELPHOSTelling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869HERALD 50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Thursday, October 3, 2013 Delphos, Ohio Domestic violence on rise in Delphos BY STEPHANIE GROVES arrests. Staff Writer Since January, Delphos police have been [email protected] dispatched to 100 calls and written 35 reports which resulted in 17 arrests. DELPHOS — According to the American “It is the only crime that police need Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive nearly no evidence to make an arrest,” Fittro Surgery (AAFPRS), in the United States, detailed. “We ultimately have the discretion a woman is beaten every nine seconds by and with good, sound judgement, officers an intimate or former partner and over 75 determine if the situation does not sound right percent of women who are in an abusive and whether he or she did it.” relationship receive a battering to the face Fittro said on the surface it’s great but and head area. there are some who know the system and use In Allen County, the number of responses it to their advantage. He also stated that since by the Sheriff’s Department to Domestic females are more inclined to sign a complaint, High school seniors tour historic sites of city Violence Incidents (DVI) since the beginning males who decline to sign cannot dispute the of 2013 stands at 144. With each of those, claim. On Wednesday, St. John’s and Jefferson senior students were treated to the Delphos a Domestic Violence or Protection Order or “Maybe a male punches a female and splits Rotary Club’s 2013 Senior Tour, a rigorous agenda filled with visits to a multitude of Consent Agreement Violations charge were her lip after she scratched and clawed him and historic landmarks in the city. Students began the day with a café-style breakfast then filed by a reporting agency. both are equally banged up,” Fittro painted a broke into groups to tour the locks of the canal, Canal Commission Museum, Old City Delphos Police Chief Kyle Fittro said scenario. “He, the male, holds some sense of Building, Hotel Ostenforf, Dienstberger House and many other sites. Pictured are the 2013 is on track to exceed last year’s statis- chivalry and does not want to see the female senior students visiting Lock 24 and listening to the history behind its architecture tics. In 2012, police were dispatched to 120 in jail.” and use as a thoroughfare for the shipping industry connecting Cincinnati to Toledo domestic violence calls, where 58 of those in 1845. See more photos on page 10. (Delphos Herald/Stephanie Groves) were written reports which resulted in 22 See DOMESTIC, page 10

Upfront Judge upholds Team captain decision to meeting Tuesday suppress Fay There will be a Relay for Life team captain meeting statements at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the BY NANCY KLINE Delphos Eagles Lodge. DHI Correspondent Items on the agenda [email protected] include theme ideas, kickoff ideas and get- OTTAWA — Putnam ting teams signed up. County Common Pleas Judge Randall Basinger has denied a request to overturn his decision to suppress statements made by Sports Michael Fay on May 10. Judge Basinger rejected TODAY Putnam County Assistant Boys Soccer Prosecutor Todd Schroeder’s Miller City at request to allow comments Lincolnview, 5 p.m. made by Fay on May 10 to be Wapakoneta at Van used as evidence. The judge Wert (WBL), 5 p.m. previously allowed statements Elida at Bath from Fay’s May 9 interroga- (WBL), 7 p.m. tion to be used at trial. During Girls Soccer the suppression hearing, Judge Ottoville at Continental Basinger ruled the statements (PCL), 5 p.m. made on May 10 cannot be Fort Jennings at Lima used as evidence in the trial. Temple Christian, 5 p.m. On May 9, Fay was Van Buren at Fort informed of his Miranda Jennings, 5 p.m. rights and signed a writ- New Knoxville at ten waiver before talking to Lincolnview, 5 p.m. police, Basinger wrote. Swanton at Kalida, 7 p.m. On May 10, during another Volleyball Jefferson to crown Homecoming Queen Friday interview law enforcement St. John’s at Minster had with Fay, he was asked (MAC), 5:30 p.m. if he still understood his Jefferson at Allen Jefferson will play its 2013 Homecoming game Friday against Crestview. Homecoming court members include, front from left, sophomore Morgan Bridges, daughter of Tom and Stacey Bridges; freshman Katie Caputo, daughter of Jodi rights. Fay said he did and East (NWC), 6 p.m. the interview began. Basinger Lincolnview at Paulding Caputo and Jeff Caputo; freshman Taylor Coronado, daughter of Devonne Franks and Sam and Marlene Coronado; and indicated in his ruling that a (NWC), 6 p.m. sophomore Sophie Thompson, daughter of Jeannette Brown and Jim Thompson; row two, sophomore Adam Rode, son full reading of the rights to Elida at Ottawa- of Gary and Elaine Rode; freshman Jace Stockwell, son of Jeff and Julane Stockwell; freshman Evan Mox, son of Bruce remain silent and to legal rep- Glandorf (WBL), 6 p.m. and Cindy Mox; and sophomore Ryan Goergens, son of Brad and Lori Goergens; row three, juniors Cameron Jones, son resentation is required prior LCC at Spencerville, 6 p.m. of Victor and Melissa Jones; Taylor Sheeter, daughter of Steve Sheeter and Michelle Stokes; Alec Lindeman, son of Paul to each interview. It was indi- Leipsic at Kalida and Laurie Lindeman; and Karen Cline, daughter of Alan and Allison Cline; and back, senior Homecoming Queen can- cated that less than 24 hours (PCL), 6 p.m. didate Rebekah Geise, daughter of John and Beth Geise; her escort, Ross Thompson, son of Rusty and Pattie Thompson; had passed since the Miranda Columbus Grove at Queen candidate Kenidi Ulm, daughter of Damon and Kristen Ulm; her escort, Austin Jettinghoff, son of Mark and Kim rights had been initially stated Ada (NWC), 6 p.m. Jettinghoff; Queen candidate Rileigh Stockwell, daughter of Jeff and Julane Stockwell; and her escort Tyler Mox, son of to the defendant, who was a Defiance at Van Bruce and Cindy Mox. The Homecoming Parade will step off at 6:15 p.m. from Jefferson Middle School and travel down minor at the time. Wert (WBL), 6 p.m. Jefferson Street to the football field. The queen will be crowned prior to the game. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer) Crestview at Bluffton See FAY, page 10 (NWC), 6 p.m. Co-Ed Cross Country St. John’s, Lincolnview, Elida, Van Wert and Crestview at Coldwater Jennings seniors present ‘The Rest-In-Peace Retirement Home’ Lions Invitational, 5 p.m. Staff reports

Forecast Under the direction of music teacher Rose Mary Warnecke, Showers and thun- Fort Jennings Senior Class of 2014 will present “The Rest- derstorms likely In-Peace Retirement Home,” a satire of the old and feisty. this morning. Then It’s pretty deadly at the Old Folks’ Home until Larry becoming partly wins the lottery. Or at least that’s the way the women cloudy with a hear it. They need a “good sense of rumor” to keep life chance of showers interesting when they’re not searching for their teeth. The old ladies flirt with old farts, are insulted, then whomp and thunderstorms this after- the grumps with their canes. These old cronies can barely noon on through tonight. Highs walk, hear or remember what they do. Teen players have in the upper 70s and lows in fun portraying the crotchety actions, voices, expressions the lower 60s. See page 2. and the freedom to be someone else. This version of “The Old Folks” has funny situations and hilarious one-liners. Index Senior cast members are Garrett Berelsman, Spencer Dray, Ashley Gable, Marisa Good, Emily Grone, Cassie Obituaries 2 Horstman, Emily Kehres, Kelsey Klausing, Lucas Luebrecht, State/Local 3 Min Metcalfe, Kaylynn Noriega, Ryan Rau, Andrea Ricker, Agriculture 4 Nicole Ricker, Jamie Saum, Alyssa Schimmoeller, Logan Community 5 Sickels, Craig Stewart, Alex Vetter and Josh Wittler. Sports 6-7 Stage crew members are Nathan German, Jared Classifieds 8 Hoersten and Alex Ketcham. Television 9 Both performance are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the World briefs 10 Auditeria. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students Pictured from the left is “Larry,” played by Craig Stewart; “Tom,” played by Logan and will be available in the High School Office from 8 a.m. to Sickels; and “Harry,” played by Alex Vetter, discussing lottery winnings while playing 1 p.m. through Friday. All tickets at the door will be $5. checkers. (Delphos Herald/Stephanie Groves) 2

2 – The Herald Thursday, October 3, 2013 www.delphosherald.com For The Record VAN WERT COURT NEWS OBITUARIES The Delphos The following individuals appeared before on a charge of attempted breaking and enter- Judy Kay Garwood Herald Judge Charles Steele in Van Wert County ing, a misdemeanor of the first degree. He was Vol. 144 No. 79 Common Pleas Court: sentenced to one year of community control, Aug. 1, 1950- Nancy Spencer, editor Change of plea 60 days jail with credit for 50 served, substance Sept. 25, 2013 Ray Geary, general manager Justin Diltz, 59, Delphos, changed his plea abuse assessment and treatment, ordered to Delphos Herald, Inc. to guilty to two counts of trafficking heroin, pay restitution of $1,000 to Robert Klinger, Judy Kay Garwood, 63, Don Hemple, each a felony of the fourth degree and each plus court costs and also ordered to pay par- of Holgate and formerly of advertising manager containing a specification that he used a 1999 tial appointed counsel fees. A $1,000 fine and Willshire, died Sept. 25 in Lori Goodwin Silette, Oldsmobile 98 in the commission of the crime. a 180-day jail term were deferred pending Liberty Center. circulation manager Five other similar counts were dismissed for completion of community control. She was born Aug. his plea. The court ordered a pre-sentence Stephanie Semer, 26, Van Wert, was sen- 1, 1950, in Celina, to The Delphos Herald investigation and set sentencing for Nov 20. tenced for attempted burglary, a felony of the Harold and Helen Louise (USPS 1525 8000) is published Treatment in lieu violation fourth degree. Her sentence was: three years (Landwehr) Garwood. daily except Sundays, Tuesdays Zachary Brooks, 20, Van Wert, admitted community control, 30 days jail, 100 hours She is survived by four and Holidays. to violating his Treatment in Lieu program by community service, substance abuse assess- children, Paul (Tara) May The Delphos Herald is deliv- testing positive for marijuana and by failing to ment and treatment and two years intensive of Rockford, Chris (Dawn) ered by carrier in Delphos for report to probation. The Court continued the probation. She was given credit for restitu- $1.48 per week. Same day May of Cleveland, Casey Marcella D. “Sally” delivery outside of Delphos is matter to a later date and released him on a tion paid before court, ordered to pay court (Jared) Linn of Greenwood, done through the post office surety bond. costs and partial appointed attorney fees. A Ind., and April (Cory) Meier for Allen, Van Wert or Putnam Sentencings nine-month prison term was deferred pending Erford of Deshler; a brother; Dec. 5, 1911-Oct. 2, 2013 Counties. Delivery outside of Austin Coyne, 20, Convoy, was sentenced completion of community control. a sister; a stepsister; and 13 these counties is $110 per year. grandchildren. Entered in the post office Marcella D. “Sally” Meier, Funeral services will be in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as 101, formerly of Venedocia held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Periodicals, postage paid at FROM THE ARCHIVES and a resident of Roselawn at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Delphos, Ohio. One Year Ago grams and the consolidated sion was open with a hymn Manor in Spencerville since Home in Rockford. Jefferson High School post report forms. and a prayer offered by Pauline April 22, 2009, died at 6 a.m. 405 North Main St. Friends may call from has announced members Mark Vetter and his sister, Martin. During the business Wednesday at the manor. TELEPHONE 695-0015 2-8 p.m. Friday and from of its 2012 Homecoming Kathy, of near Bryan, visited session, plans were completed She was born Dec. 5, 1911, Office Hours 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Court. They include Rileigh over the weekend with their aunt for a rummage sale to be held in Van Wert County, a daugh- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. funeral home. Stockwell, Heather Pohlman, and uncle, Mary Lou and Pete Oct. 24 at Harter’s Garage. ter of Apollos and Ida Detrick POSTMASTER: Memorials may be direct- Send address changes Rileigh Tippie, Madison Vetter of Fort Jennings. The pair Hoover, who preceded her in ed to the Hamler American to THE DELPHOS HERALD, Smith, Andrea Geise, Rebekah have been hiking across country 75 Years Ago – 1938 Sale death.starts Saturday! Legion. 405 N. Main St. Geise, Zavier Buzard, Nick since June 1. They will have Ralph Stirn, a native of On Oct. 2, 1937, she mar- Condolences may be sent Delphos, Ohio 45833 Fitch, Dalton Hicks, Drew covered over 1,600 miles when Meinertzhagen, Rhineland, ried Francis Joseph Meier, online at ketchamripley.com. Wannemacher, Carter Mox, they reach home Thursday. Germany, enrolled Monday who preceded her in death on Aaron Culp, queen candi- morning in the eighth grade Nov. 16, 1966. date Alyssa Miller and escort 50 Years Ago – 1963 at Jefferson school. Ralph, 15, She is survived by several Drew Kortokrax, queen can- The Los Angeles Dodgers is now living in Delphos with FUNERAL nieces and nephews, her “spe- CORRECTIONS didate Destiny Thompson and defeated the New York Yankees his aunt, Mrs. Louis Sanders. cial friends” and her Roselawn SEFFERNICK, Linda escort Quinten Wessell, queen 4-1 Thursday for their second Because of the conditions in family. The Delphos Herald wants J., 63, of Delphos, Mass candidate Whitney Hohlbein straight victory in the 1962 Germany, Ralph was not permit- She was also preceded in to correct published errors in of Christian Burial will and escort Nick Gallmeier. World Series. In the eighth ted to attend the public schools death by 13 siblings, Clara begin at 11 a.m. Friday its news, sports and feature inning, W. Davis doubled and there and came to America to Pickering, Oliver, Hazel, at St. John the Evangelist articles. To inform the news- 25 Years Ago – 1988 T. Davis tripled to deep left secure an education. Walter, Howard and Ben Catholic Church, the Rev. room of a mistake in published Junior Phil Recker blocked center, W. Davis scoring and Dr. G. K. Miller, Delphos Hoover, Cleo Ickes, Martha Chris Bohnsack officiat- information, call the editorial a 32-yard Hilltop field goal putting the Dodgers in front, optometrist, will receive a dis- Countryman, John, Lawrence, ing. Burial will be at a later department at 419-695-0015. attempt as time ran out to pre- 4-0. It was the fourth time in tinguished honor Dec. 22 at Margaret, Roy and Frances date. Visitation will be from Corrections will be published serve a 23-22 St. John’s win series history that a player hit Chicago. The honorary degree “Sissie” Hoover.Save up to $5.00 lb. 2-8 p.m. today at Strayer on this page. Friday night at West United. two triples in a game. of Doctor of Ocular Science will Sally was a homemaker and Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth USDA Choice Quarterback Greg Klausing, Plans for a new park in be conferred upon him at that a member of the Spencerville Save up to $1.81 St., Delphos, where a Parish who rushed nine times in the Delphos were discussed at the time. The Delphos man is prom- First Baptist ChurchBoneless where Beef Wake Service will be held at game for 45 yards, scored the meeting of the Rotary Club Arpsinently or identified Dean’s in the state in she was very active through LOTTERY 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, winning touchdown with 1:37 to held Wednesday at NuMaude’s optometry. He is president of the the years and wasRibeye a wonderful Steak CLEVELAND (AP) — memorials may be made to play on a two-yard run giving St. Restaurant. The club voted to Ohio State Board of Optometry. caregiver to many of her fam- These Ohio lotteries were drawn Cottage Cheese the American Cancer Society Regular or Thick Cut John’s its first lead of the night. sponsor a new park which is The Delphos Merchants ily and friends. She enjoyed Wednesday: or Vancrest Healthcare American Legion First located on South Clay Street, at selecteddefeated varieties the Converse- cooking and baking for her Classic Lotto Center. Online condolences District Vice Commander the site of the former Garfield Spencerville team at city field friends and neighbors, going 14-21-24-32-33-41, Kicker: may be shared at www.stray- Robert Kane presented George School, and which will be Sunday afternoon by a score to Kewpee and Lee’s Chicken, 4-1-6-1-5-9 erfuneralhome.com. Hellman, commander of known as the Garfield Park. of 9 to 7. Ditto was on the loved her cats on the farm and Estimated jackpot: $47.7 mil- Colonel Jennings Post 715, Ten members of the Ladies mound for Delphos. He held bingo at Roselawn. She drove lion with a certificate for being all- Aid of the Christian Union the visitors to eight hits and her car until she$ was 97 years 99Mega Millions time high in membership for Church were in attendance at the $struck out 1268 batters. Delphos LOCAL PRICES young. Estimated jackpot: $12 million the 16th consecutive year. The Aid meeting held Wednesday scored one run in the second Funeral services will be at Pick 3 Evening Fort Jennings post also received afternoon at the church. Grace inning, two in the third, one in Wheat $6.56 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the lb.6-5-3 certificates for its Americanism Stegeman and Elizabeth Wiley the fourth, two24 inoz. the fifth and Corn $4.29 Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Pick 3 Midday and children and youth pro- served as hostesses. The ses- three in the seventh. Soybeans $12.36 Home in Spencerville,Product6 Pastor of the United0-6-8 States 1 Jim Fletcher officiating. Burial Pick 4 Evening In the Deli Save up to $3.00 lb. will follow in the Spencerville 3-0-7-4 ODAY INKretschmar HISTORY Cemetery. Save $7.96 on 4 Pick 4 Midday T Virginia Brand Friends may call from 4-8 5-0-7-2 p.m. Friday All at Varieties the funeral Pick 5 Evening Associated Press of Commerce. Barack Obama on the economy and home. 9-6-6-3-2 In 1991, ArkansasHoney Gov. 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STATE/LOCAL BRIEFS Marsh unveils advertising campaign Tearful WWII veteran turned in effort to recruit foster families away from Ohio museum Allen Co. Sheriff to Information submitted speak at luncheon DAYTON (AP) — An 88-year-old veteran who traveled VAN WERT – This fall, to Ohio from New York to see the plane he flew in during Information submitted The Marsh Foundation is World War II has been turned away because of the partial making a concerted effort federal government shutdown. LIMA — Allen County to grow its Foster Care The Dayton Daily News reports Joe McGrain of Sheriff Sam Crish is the guest Program by recruiting more Rochester, N.Y., went to the National Museum of the speaker for the Allen County foster families. Throughout United States Air Force on Tuesday to see the B-26 he flew Republican Luncheon. the state of Ohio, there are in as a bombardier and navigator in Europe. The luncheon will be more than 22,000 children He also wanted to show the aircraft to his wife and two at noon Friday at the Elk’s in the foster care system. sons, who came from New Orleans and Washington for Lodge, 302 W. North St., Last year, The Marsh alone, the trip. But with museum staff on furlough because of the Lima. Lunch will cost $8. turned away more than 100 shutdown, the McGrains were turned away. kids because of a lack of “It never occurred to me that it would be shut down,” he In November 2008, Sam You may see The Marsh Foundation billboards in the placement options. said, adding that he was extremely disappointed as he held Crish was elected as the Allen tri-county area. (Photo submitted) County Sheriff. Since that In an effort to serve back tears. “I wanted to show them a little bit about Air time, Crish has worked hard more children, The Marsh good parents who are will- Foundation is a not-for-profit Force history while I’m still around to do it.” to promote working together Foundation has developed ing to share their home and children’s services agen- “My husband served in the service all those years and with other area law enforce- an advertising campaign to family with a child in need,” cy that provides behavioral to come this distance and to have this happen …. just is a ment officials to help make attract more families that can said Kim Mullins, executive treatment in a variety of set- shame; terrible shame,” said his wife, Toni McGrain. Allen County a safer place to help care for these children. director of Child and Family tings. Services include group All but three of 95 civilian museum staffers went on live and work. A video and television com- Services at The Marsh. homes, treatment and family unpaid leave Tuesday, with three remaining for security Crish is a graduate of mercial are currently being If you are interested foster care, an intensive treat- purposes at the home of vintage military aircraft and other Elida High School. He is viewed on area cable net- in learning more about the ment program and indepen- items from Air Force history. The museum drew some 1 also a graduate of the Federal works. The videos can also be opportunities to foster, visit dent living. Located in Van million visitors last year, and is a popular site for veterans’ Bureau of Investigation, viewed on The Marsh web- http://marshfoundation.org/ Wert, Ohio, the organization’s reunions. National Academy, 11 weeks. site athttp://marshfoundation. helpkids. By visiting the web- group homes are licensed for Don’t miss this informa- org/about-us/video/. site, you can learn more about up to 30 children ages 7 – 17, tive discussion. Make your In addition, billboards the basic requirements and the offers an on-campus school reservations today! have been developed to draw many rewarding benefits to for grades 2 – 12 and provides Everyone is welcome to attention to the fact that many fostering. “If you know some- a variety of clinical services Rally pushes abortion attend but reservations are children don’t have parents one who is willing to consider to group home residents, fos- required. To make reserva- to help them make normal, sharing their home and fam- ter children and community rights, women’s health tions, call 419-331-5655 or lasting childhood memories. ily with a foster child, please members. email repubicans@allencoun- “Foster parenting is filled with encourage them to call or visit The mission of The COLUMBUS (AP) — unions and elsewhere hoped tyohiogop.com. opportunities to care for chil- our web site. We would very Marsh Foundation is to With her two-week-old son in the rally would draw the atten- dren who can greatly benefit much like to answer questions inspire hope, to teach and to hand, Cleveland gynecologist tion of Republican Gov. John from the love and support of or chat with anyone interest- care for children and fami- Lisa Perriera told demonstra- Kasich and GOP lawmakers Food, Faith & Fun! a family. We are looking for ed,” said Mullins. lies. For more information tors at the Ohio Statehouse on who control both chambers hosts Harvest Party people who can be good par- Serving children and fami- about The Marsh, visitwww. Wednesday that new laws lim- of the Legislature and favor ents, not perfect parents, but lies since 1922, The Marsh marshfoundation.org. iting access to abortions and restrictions on abortion. other women’s health care are Demonstrators waved signs Information submitted creating unnecessary hurdles attacking Kasich and other for her patients. male leaders for effectively de- ELIDA — Food, Faith Perriera said that because funding Planned Parenthood & Fun! will have a Harvest of the laws she recently had to and passing abortion-related Party at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20. require a couple forced to end a restrictions on Ohio’s publicly This event offers a meal pregnancy for medical reasons funded hospitals and on coun- consisting of hot dog/coney to listen to the fetal heartbeat selors at taxpayer-funded rape dog sandwiches, shredded and undergo an ultrasound crisis centers. chicken sandwiches, maca- to determine the pregnancy’s The president of Ohio Right roni and cheese, chips, apples viability before sending them to Life predicted the event with caramel sauce, cookies/ out of state for a legal late-term would do little to sway opin- brownies and beverages as abortion. ions on abortion. well as lots of fun fall activi- “I’m here today to speak “It’s a political stunt. It’s ties. This event is open to the in opposition to the continu- nothing more than a charade,” public and we would love to ous assault on comprehensive Mike Gonidakis said. “It won’t have you join us! Bring your E - The Environmental reproductive health care by our move the needle at all in the friends and neighbors to this Magazine state elected officials and to state.” fun family event under the Dear EarthTalk: I saw an article on sug- demand that Ohio politicians Gonidakis said Ohio has big tent at Immanuel United There has been considerable talk of ar’s effects on the environment. Has anyone how dangerous synthetic sugar substitutes get out of my exam room,” a history of preventing pub- Methodist Church, 699 compared different sweeteners (artificial or Perriera told the crowd of sev- lic money from being spent Sunnydale Ave., Elida. may be for our health, but little evidence natural) for their environmental impacts? of harm has actually come forth and their eral hundred at the “We Won’t on abortions and of enacting — Terri Oelrich, via e-mail environmental impacts may be more rea- Go Back” rally. tough laws against the pro- Ohio National Guard The production of sugar has indeed taken a huge son for concern. (Photo courtesy Flickr) Participants from more cedure, including a late-term environmental toll. “Sugar has arguably had as great than 50 women’s groups, labor abortion ban. to welcome home an impact on the environment as any other agricul- lose (trade name Splenda) has its issues, too. A soldiers tural commodity,” reports the World Wildlife Fund study released in 2013 by researchers from the (WWF), citing biodiversity loss as a result of the University of North Carolina (UNC) found that COLUMBUS, (AP) — “wholesale conversion of habitat on tropical islands the majority of Splenda used around the world The Ohio Adjutant General’s and on coastal areas” to grow sugar. WWF adds that ends up in the Gulf Stream, the fast-moving Office says the Ohio National the cultivation of sugar has also resulted in consider- ocean current that starts in the Gulf of Mexico Guard will welcome home able soil erosion and degradation and the use of large and flows into the Atlantic Ocean and beyond WANTEDTM 160 soldiers who have been amounts of chemicals across the tropics and beyond. into the coastal waters of Europe and Africa. HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING serving in Afghanistan at a Some natural food markets now carry sustain- “Sucralose cannot be effectively broken down A select number of homeowners in Delphos ceremony this week. ably harvested sugar that does not fit this profile, by the bacteria in the human digestive tract,” The soldiers from the though sugar’s ugly history has led many eco- reports UNC. “As a result, the body absorbs little and the surrounding areas will be given the 1487th Transportation conscious consumers to look elsewhere to satiate or no calories and 90 percent of the chemical opportunity to have a lifetime Erie Metal Company will be welcomed their sweet teeth. Fortunately there are several compound leaves the body through human waste Roofing System installed on their home at a back in a ceremony Friday in natural and artificial options that are safe to eat and enters sewage systems.” Since this sucralose reasonable cost. 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Criteria includes participation in one of Ohio’s These funds will allow teachers more oppor- Project WILD programs, direct improvement tunities to provide students with hands-on of the habitat on the school grounds, involve- learning about wildlife and habitat. ment of the students in the projects as much as Grants totaling $500 each will be awarded possible and correlation of the projects to the by the ODNR Division of Wildlife on a school’s curriculum. competitive basis to 40 schools that have Funding for the WILD School Site grant participated in Project WILD, a supplemen- program comes from the sale of Ohio hunt- tal environmental education curriculum for ing and fishing licenses. Ohio has 133 certi- grades K-12. fied Wild School Sites around the state. 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4 — The Herald Thursday, October 3, 2013 www.delphosherald.com AGRIBUSINESS USDA Grant to develop Youth New noxious weed emerges in Ohio Farm Safety curriculum BY JAMES J. HOORMAN Ag Educator Information submitted OSU-Extension Putnam County MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced funding to provide safety A new noxious weed training for the more than 2 million youth working in has emerged in Ohio called agricultural production. Palmer amaranth. Palmer “Working on the farm or ranch is hard work, and it can amaranth looks like many also be dangerous,” said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. pigweed species and can “By working together, we can be sure that young people in reach a height of 6-8-feet rural America have the opportunity to reap the many ben- tall and is extremely com- efits of helping out on the farm, while also staying safe. petitive and aggressive. Sprague, 2011 at Michigan Today’s grant announcement expands our ongoing farm State reports: Palmer ama- safety partnership and will help further educate and pro- ranth has a rapid growth rate tect young workers who represent the future of American (up to 2.5 inches per day), agriculture.” high drought tolerance, and USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education high seed production (40,000 and Economics Ann Bartuska made the announcement seeds per plant), has the abil- at the North American Agricultural Safety Summit in ity to cross-pollinate with Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Bartuska noted “Agriculture other pigweed species and is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation, as it has developed herbicide such, thousands of youth are injured and hundreds are resistance (Roundup and/or killed every year by hazards found on the farm.” She con- ALS). Palmer amaranth has tinued, “As these youth play a vital role in the productiv- smooth stems and leaves with ity of American agriculture, USDA has a responsibility to no hairs that help to distin- the education and resources needed to train youth in safe guish it from redroot pig- Palmer amaranth farming practices.” weed, smooth pigweed and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Powell amaranth. of infestations once mature is essential to success. This shading of the soil surface to (NIFA) awarded $600,000 to Pennsylvania State University OSU Weed Scientist to develop a national training curriculum that lessens Dr. Mark Loux (CORN seed has formed. means that simply adopting occur faster and helps pre- The OSU weed science Liberty Link technology, for vent Palmer amaranth seed agricultural hazards to young workers. The training will Newsletter) writes: The epi- align with Career Cluster Standards (CCS) of the National center for new Palmer ama- website (agcrops.osu.edu/ example, is not sufficient by germination. Council for Agricultural Education for a unified approach ranth infestations is in an area specialists/weeds) has infor- itself. The technology must There are many ways to southwest of Columbus, bor- mation on Palmer amaranth, be used in combination with a manage herbicide-resistant to a national farm safety education and curricula-certi- dered roughly by Midway on including a short video on well-planned burndown, pre- Palmer amaranth, however; fication program for youth. The project will establish a the north and Washington CH identification and a new emergence, post-emergence the key to being successful national steering committee to engage the Department on the south. There is a dairy 11-minute video that explains program. with Palmer amaranth is to of Education, Department of Labor, FFA, Farm Bureau, in the area that has been using the risk from this weed. Targeting large weeds, develop a diverse program Farmers Union, Ag Safety and Health Council of America, cottonseed products for protein Similar information can be regardless of herbicide resis- approach. Having a plan prior National Council for Ag Education and other relevant feed from the south, so try to found on the Purdue weed tance, can easily lead to lack to planting that incorporates partners. The committee will work to identify curriculum avoid importing cottonseed. If science website. of control and lost crop pro- many herbicides or other and testing gaps, certification needs and industry-recog- you farm in this area, be sure to If you find plants that you ductivity, so time post-emer- techniques to control Palmer nized credentials. take some time to scout fields believe to be Palmer ama- gence applications to small amaranth will give the crop Curriculum materials will be placed on the extension and roadsides now for Palmer ranth, contact Dr. Mark Loux (1–3 inch) weeds. producer the best opportunity website in the new Ag Safety and Health Community of amaranth and take appropri- or the Extension office to Although some atrazine- to maximize production and Practice to be used in both formal and non-formal set- confirm identification and to resistant populations have minimize Palmer amaranth ate action as necessary. Palmer tings. A national outreach strategy will promote use of manage new infestations. been found, atrazine resis- interference. In roundup amaranth is a prohibited nox- the curriculum from youth and farm safety instructors to ious weed in Ohio. The following was taken tance is not as widespread as ready (RR) soybeans, 2-4D from a University of Florida ALS resistance (acetolactate plus Treflan or Prowl pre- parents and 4-H youth programs. Additionally, the project The Palmer amaranth will determine the resources required to sustain a clear- plants found so far do not fact sheet (SS-AGR-338) by synthase inhibitor, Pursuit, plant plus Valor, Canopy, Ferrell and Leon (2011). All Scepter etc.) or glyphosate or Authority pre-emergence inghouse for national youth farm safety and education appear to have formed mature curriculum, state certification requirements and testing. seed yet, which would be populations of this weed are resistance. So control is pos- plus Dual Magnum, Cora, not resistant to commonly- sible in corn production with or Relfex post-emergence NIFA made the award through the Youth Farm Safety indicated by the presence of Education and Certification (YFSEC) Program, which was small black seeds. The resid- used herbicides but some pop- atrazine as the key compo- is required. In Liberty Link established in 2001. Agricultural education is an important part ual from pre-emergence her- ulations are resistant. Since nent to a Palmer amaranth soybeans, a similar program bicides may have prevented resistant pollen and seed control strategy. Atrazine can can be followed with Liberty of an individual’s career and technical education. As such, it the early flushes of Palmer moves so easily by wind and be applied at a maximum rate Link as the post-emergence needs to provide instruction that leads to industry-recognized amaranth and later-emerging farm machinery, it is impor- of 2.5 pounds active ingredi- herbicide. Do not let this credentials. In addition, vocational agricultural program cur- plants are still reaching matu- tant to consider all Palmer ent (ai)/A/yr if applied at two weed go to seed because ricula need to be aligned with current career standards and rity. This means that there is amaranth populations to be timings. No single applica- controlling Palmer ama- curricula that integrate agricultural safety and health. still time to dig up or chop resistant until proven other- tion of atrazine can exceed 2 ranth is expensive and time Through federal funding and leadership for research, down plants and ideally, also wise. Some Palmer amaranth pounds ai/A. consuming. In places in the education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on remove them from the field. herbicide control programs in If possible, soybeans south, the weed is so dense investing in science and solving critical issues impacting The weed control strategy corn and soybeans can effec- should be planted in nar- they have to use machetes people’s daily lives and the nation’s future. More informa- changes from plant removal tively manage this weedy pest row rows (7.5 to 15 inches). to cut it down or the field is tion is available at: www.nifa.usda.gov. to isolation and remediation but a “program” approach Narrow-row spacing allows abandoned.

TOUGH FOR FALL. TOUGH ALL yeAR. Water cleaning site helps address Ohio lake algae MONTEZUMA (AP) — A man-made wet- Officials hope to replicate the system on five 3e Series land that mixes engineering and natural filtering more creeks around the western Ohio lake. The Compact tractors of water headed to Ohio’s largest inland lake project cost $1.9 million — covered by federal, is helping to reduce chemicals that contributed state and local funds — and the two-year state • 31.4 – 37.1 hp† diesel engines to the lake’s toxic algae problem, according to budget provides $2.1 million for one more “treat- • Hydro transmission with Twin Touch™ state and local officials who hope to replicate the ment train” in the lake’s watershed, according to foot pedals system on other creeks that feed Grand Lake St. the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. • More than 125 easy-to-attach Marys. Officials also have farm outreach and other implements available In the so-called treatment train, water from tactics, such as dredging the lake bottom, to Prairie Creek is treated with alum and sent combat the algae and reduce levels of the phos- % FOR through farmland that’s been repurposed as wet- phorus that feeds the type of toxic blooms that ** lands to naturally filter the flow before it reaches plagued the lake in recent years and hampered 72 MOntHS the lake. Different types of plants, organisms and tourism. Phosphorus from farm fertilizers and

0 + rock barriers aid the filtering process, The Lima livestock manure ends up in runoff and is $ News reported. blamed for feeding algae blooms at Grand Lake 750OFF Grand Lake restoration manager Milt Miller and others, including Lake Erie. with the purchase of said the system cleans more than a million gal- Officials acknowledge Grand Lake has a 2 or more implements^ lons of water daily. long way to go. But the drops in phosphate “It shows you the power of Mother Nature levels from the Prairie Creek project prove when we give it some help,” Miller told the news- it is money well-spent, Ohio Department of paper. “The beauty of these wetlands are they are Agriculture Director David Daniels said in a long-term strategies and long-term benefits.” statement.

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www.delphosherald.com Thursday, October 3, 2013 The Herald — 5 COMMUNITY Landmark CD of A welcomes Kitchen Press Add a new flavor to five new members macaroni and pop- corn. You will be sur- prised how easy it is! Macaroni Taco Bake 4 tablespoons butter Brumback Library 2 packages (7-1/4 2 tablespoons light ounces each) macaroni corn syrup Calendar of and cheese dinner mix 1/4 teaspoon baking 1 pound ground beef soda Events 1 Kitchencup chunky salsa 3/4 cup chopped 2 cups crushed tortilla pecans, toasted TODAY chips Preheat oven to 225 9 a.m. - noon — Putnam 1 can (2-1/4Press ounces) degrees. Spray a large County Museum is open, sliced ripe olives, drained baking sheet with cooking 202 E. Main St., Kalida. 2 cups (8 ounces) spray. In a skillet, cook 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite shredded Mexican cheese the bacon over medium- at Delphos Senior Citizen blend high heat until crisp; drain Center, 301 Suthoff St. Sour cream, optional and coarsely chop. In a Noon — Rotary Club Prepare macaroni bowl, combine the pop- meets at The Grind. New members inducted are, from left, Jodi Hershey. Irene Hesseling, Brenda Miller, and cheese according corn and bacon. 6 p.m. — Shepherds of Sue Hempfling and Lindsey Teman. (Submitted photos) to package directions. In a saucepan, cook Meanwhile, in a large the brown sugar, butter Christ Associates meet in Information submitted Miller, Lindsey Teman, Jodi be Oct. 20. The theme for the St. John’s Chapel. skillet, cook beef until no and corn syrup over low Hershey, Sue Hempfling and this year is “I am the vine, longer pink; drain. Stir in heat, stirring, until the 6:30 p.m. — Delphos The Catholic Daughters of Irene Hesseling. Father Dave you are the branches.” This Kiwanis Club meets at the salsa; set aside. Spread sugar dissolves. Increase the Americas, Delphos Court Reinhart was also installed as is a reminder that Catholic macaroni into a greased the heat to medium and Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth was privileged to have State the new Court Chaplain. Daughters need to be the 13x9-inch baking dish. simmer, stirring, for 4 St. Regent Margi Oller, Vice The group received a hands to do God’s work and Layer with beef mixture, minutes. Remove from 7 p.m. — Bingo at St. Regent Diana Boldman and thank you from Children’s reach out to all people with chips and olives; sprin- the heat; stir in the baking John’s Little Theatre. two members from Court Medical Mission West, which justice and compassion. kle with cheese. Bake, soda. Stir in the nuts. Delphos Civil Service Wooster, M.J. Toole and is dedicated to making life- The next meeting will uncovered at 350 degrees Pour the nut mixture Commission meets at Polly Dodenhoff join them at changing differences for chil- begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at for 15 to 20 minutes or into the popcorn mixture, Municipal Building. the fall potluck dinner. dren with medical needs from the Knights of Columbus hall. until heated through. stirring to coat. Spread the 7:30 p.m. — Hope Lodge The club was also very all parts of the globe, one Members will craft ornaments Serve with sour cream if mixture in an even layer 214 Free and Accepted pleased to welcome five new child at a time. for the annual Christmas Tree desired. Serves 8. on the prepared baking Masons, Masonic Temple, members to Court 707. New It was announced the Festival CDofA tree. sheet. Bake for 45 min- North Main Street. members include Brenda national CDof A meeting will Bacon-Pecan utes. Let cool completely. 9 p.m. — Fort Jennings Popcorn Clusters Makes about 12 cups. Lions Club meets at the Cooking spray Outpost Restaurant. 12 slices bacon If you enjoyed these 10 cups plain popped recipes, made changes or THURSDAY popcorn have one to share, email 9-11 a.m. — The 1/2 cup packed light [email protected]. Delphos Canal Commission brown sugar Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. THRIFT SHOP WORKERS 1-3 p.m. — The Delphos Museum of Postal History, OCT. 3-5 339 N. Main St., is open. TODAY: Eloise Shumaker, Beth Metzger, Mary Rigdon, 5-7 p.m. — The Interfaith Sandy Rigdon, Sue Wiseman and Sarah Miller. Thrift Store is open for FRIDAY: Mary Lou Schulte, Donna Holdgreve, Mary Jane shopping. Watkins and Judy Pohlman. 6:30 p.m. — Delphos SATURDAY: Eileen Martz, Alice Grothouse, Betty Bear and Delores Gerker. Ladies Club, Trinity United Catholic Daughters of the Americas honored members who have held membership Methodist Church. THRIFT SHOP HOURS: 5-7 p.m. Thursday; 1-4 p.m. more than 50 years. 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IRT-1845A-A Member SIPC IRT-1845A-A Member SIPC 6 – The Herald Thursday, October 3, 2013 www.delphosherald.com SPORTS College Football JIM METCALFE Schedule Metcalfe’s Associated Press Florida A&M (1-3) at Morgan St. (0-5), 1 p.m. Don’t be rash, Reds! (Subject to change) Savannah St. (1-4) at Norfolk St. (1-3), 1 p.m. Today’s Games South Alabama (2-2) at Troy (2-3), 1 p.m. Musings SOUTH Elon (1-4) at Furman (2-2), 1:30 p.m. W. Kentucky (3-2) at Louisiana-Monroe (2-3), Albany (NY) (1-4) at James Madison (3-2), 7:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. MIDWEST Presbyterian (1-2) at Wofford (2-2), 1:30 p.m. Texas (2-2) at Iowa St. (1-2), 7:30 p.m. MVSU (0-4) at Alabama A&M (2-3), 2 p.m. By JIM METCALFE three months off but I don’t have access to scouting reports, FAR WEST Bethune-Cookman (3-1) at Delaware St. (1-3), Sports Editor to where he is physically and mentally after rehab, etc. UCLA (3-0) at Utah (3-1), 10 p.m. 2 p.m. [email protected] Baker made what is a reasonable decision that simply ——— UTSA (2-3) at Marshall (2-2), 2 p.m. didn’t work out, plain and simple. There will be fodder for Friday’s Games Appalachian St. (1-2) at The Citadel (1-4), FAR WEST 2 p.m. Obviously, us Cincinnati Reds’ fans are severely disap- forums and talk shows until spring training but that is the BYU (2-2) at Utah St. (3-2), 8 p.m. Warner (0-3) at Alcorn St. (3-2), 3 p.m. pointed with the team’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in nature of the new beast. Nevada (3-2) at San Diego St. (1-3), 9 p.m. Georgia Southern (3-1) at Samford (2-2), 3 Tuesday night’s National League wild card game. I was basically happy with their strategy during the last ——— p.m. They had a chance to play the contest at home but lost off-season, staying put and figuring that most of the players Saturday’s Games FAU (1-4) at UAB (1-3), 3 p.m. their last five games of the regular season, including two to would improve. EAST Jacksonville St. (4-0) at UT-Martin (3-1), 3 p.m. Air Force (1-4) at Navy (2-1), 11:30 a.m. Georgia Tech (3-1) at Miami (4-0), 3:30 p.m. the lowly New York Mets. I do think there have to be a couple of changes, mostly E. Michigan (1-3) at Buffalo (1-2), Noon East Carolina (3-1) at Middle Tennessee (3-2), I think Brandon Phillips’ comments after the game spoke getting players to live up to the high standards they have set, Lehigh (4-0) at Fordham (5-0), Noon 3:30 p.m. volumes for all of us when he was quoted as saying the team such as Joey Votto. He had a pretty good year but not what Valparaiso (0-3) at Marist (2-2), Noon NC A&T (3-0) vs. SC State (2-2) at Atlanta, choked and he didn’t care what his teammates thought, that we fans had become accustomed to. Louisville (4-0) at Temple (0-4), Noon 3:30 p.m. New Hampshire (1-2) at Towson (5-0), Noon Georgia (3-1) at Tennessee (3-2), 3:30 p.m. any criticism fans leveled at the team now was deserved. What about the two biggest free agents-to-be: Shin-Soo West Liberty (2-2) at Duquesne (1-2), 12:10 North Texas (2-2) at Tulane (3-2), 3:30 p.m. It just seemed that they were playing their worst ball of the Choo and Bronson Arroyo, an innings-eater that generally p.m. NC State (3-1) at Wake Forest (2-3), 3:30 p.m. season — period — at THE worst time possible. When they gives you 6-7 innings and keeps you in the game? Colgate (0-4) at Cornell (1-1), 12:30 p.m. Tennessee Tech (3-2) at Murray St. (2-2), needed to finish strong, they finished weakly and mildly, on I remember the old Baltimore Orioles when Earl Weaver Army (2-3) at Boston College (2-2), 1 p.m. 4 p.m. St. Francis (Pa.) (1-3) at CCSU (1-4), 1 p.m. FIU (0-4) at Southern Miss. (0-4), 4 p.m. offense, pitching and even defense in Tuesday night’s game. was managing and how they sometimes let stars go when the Harvard (2-0) at Holy Cross (2-3), 1 p.m. UCF (3-1) at Memphis (1-2), 4:30 p.m. It was clear that the Pirates’ fans got to Johnny Cueto price got to high: Doug DeCinces and Bobby Grich leap to Robert Morris (2-2) at Monmouth (NJ) (2-3), W. Carolina (1-3) at Chattanooga (2-2), 6 p.m. because he never even came close to settling down, just when mind (I AM showing my age!); trusting that the replacements 1 p.m. Austin Peay (0-4) at E. Kentucky (2-3), 6 p.m. he needed to be the shutdown starter the Reds required to were ready to go, like Rich Dauer. They generally were cor- Dartmouth (1-1) at Penn (1-1), 1 p.m. Liberty (3-2) at Old Dominion (3-2), 6 p.m. Columbia (0-2) at Princeton (0-1), 1 p.m. Mississippi (3-1) at Auburn (3-1), 7 p.m. silence the home crowd and give his crew a chance. rect and they were playoff contenders every year. Wagner (1-4) at Sacred Heart (5-0), 1 p.m. Arkansas (3-2) at Florida (3-1), 7 p.m. It seemed that no one really got comfortable in that game, Understanding that the Reds have a few stars locked up William & Mary (3-1) at Villanova (2-2), 1 p.m. Ark.-Pine Bluff (0-4) at Jackson St. (3-2), 7 p.m. the wrong place at the wrong time for that to happen col- but they do not have the resources of, say, the Yankees or Bucknell (1-2) at Lafayette (0-3), 3:30 p.m. Texas St. (3-1) at Louisiana-Lafayette (2-2), lectively. Dodgers, I believe they will make a reasonable effort to Delaware (4-1) at Maine (3-1), 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m. They have made the playoffs three of the last four seasons sign both of them; however, when the aforementioned Evil Clemson (4-0) at Syracuse (2-2), 3:30 p.m. LSU (4-1) at Mississippi St. (2-2), 7 p.m. Rhode Island (2-3) at Brown (1-1), 6 p.m. Cincinnati (3-1) at South Florida (0-4), 7 p.m. but making the playoffs has never really been enough for Empire East, Evil Empire West, Angels, etc., come calling, Bryant (3-1) at Stony Brook (1-3), 6 p.m. SE Missouri (0-4) at Tennessee St. (3-1), 7 p.m. Reds’ fans — it was triply-painful during the Marge Schott they will have to hope those two guys are willing to take less. SOUTH Kentucky (1-3) at South Carolina (3-1), 7:30 era when the team wasn’t making them at all — who got used If not, then they have to trust that super-speedster Billy North Greenville (4-0) at Charleston Southern p.m. to winning NL pennants and World Series regularly. Hamilton and Tony Cingrani are ready for full-time, prime- (4-0), 11 a.m. Missouri (4-0) at Vanderbilt (3-2), 7:30 p.m. Maryland (4-0) at Florida St. (4-0), Noon Incarnate Word (3-2) at SE Louisiana (2-2), I will not write it’s time to break up the team and rebuild, time work; or else look for a free agent that fits their salary Gardner-Webb (4-1) at Charlotte (2-2), Noon 8 p.m. that Reds’ management has to blow this team up because limitations. Ball St. (4-1) at Virginia (2-2), Noon MIDWEST they have gone as far as they can. Personally, promote from within. Georgia St. (0-4) at Alabama (4-0), 12:21 p.m. Penn St. (3-1) at Indiana (2-2), Noon I also won’t write that it’s time to get rid of Dusty Baker as As “they” say, we shall see. North Carolina (1-3) at Virginia Tech (4-1), Michigan St. (3-1) at Iowa (4-1), Noon 12:30 p.m. manager. We can argue about whether or not he should have —— Morehead St. (1-4) at Campbell (1-2), 1 p.m. See SCHEDULE, page 7 started Cueto with only two starts after coming back from See MUSINGS, page 7 NC Central (2-2) at Howard (1-3), 1 p.m. NFL Individual Leaders Associated Press Touchdowns Aussie punter has found AFC TD Rush Rec Ret Pts Week 4 Royal, SND 5 0 5 0 30 Quarterbacks Cameron, CLE 4 0 4 0 24 Att Com Yds TD Int Ju. Thomas, DEN 4 0 4 0 24 second home at Ohio State P. Manning, DEN 122 89 1143 12 0 Welker, DEN 4 0 4 0 24 P. Rivers, SND 100 70 798 8 1 Bernard, CIN 3 2 1 0 18 Tannehill, MIA 107 71 827 4 2 J. Charles, KAN 3 2 1 0 18 By RUSTY MILLER for them,” he said. “It saved zone. Dalton, CIN 106 71 797 5 3 O. Daniels, HOU 3 0 3 0 18 Associated Press them because the other games “He’s actually better at Luck, IND 92 60 658 3 1 A.. Green, CIN 3 0 3 0 18 at 12 o’clock noon, they were that than driving it,” coach Ale. Smith, KAN 105 64 669 4 0 Stevi. Johnson, BUF 2 0 2 0 14 Locker, TEN 87 51 572 3 0 Bradshaw, IND 2 2 0 0 12 COLUMBUS — There are up at 2 in the morning.” Urban Meyer said. “His last Schaub, HOU 128 85 838 6 4 Kickin many college football players With his folks glued to the punt was a 4.5- or 4.6-second Pryor, OAK 81 53 624 2 2 PAT FG LG Pts who don’t like Saturday night TV, the 21-year-old punted hang time and that’s what Manuel, BUF 108 64 689 4 1 M. Prater, DEN 16-16 5- 5 53 31 Rushers Gostkowski, NWE 5- 5 8- 9 53 29 games. six times for a 39.8- we expect all the time. He’s Att Yds Avg LG TD Sturgis, MIA 8- 8 6- 6 54 26 C a m e r o n yard average — a very valuable weapon for Chr. Johnson, TEN 69 256 3.71 23 0 D. Carpenter, BUF 4- 4 7- 8 55 25 Johnston is not one pinning Wisconsin us. He’s a freshman, too, so B. Powell, NYJ 52 226 4.35 27 1 Bironas, TEN 6- 6 6- 8 47 24 of them. inside its own 20 on we’ve got him for a long J. Charles, KAN 52 224 4.31 18 2 Novak, SND 9- 9 5- 6 49 24 Pryor, OAK 26 198 7.62 29 0 Folk, NYJ 5- 5 6- 6 48 23 The Ohio State each one. It was a time.” A. Foster, HOU 49 190 3.88 16 1 Succop, KAN 8- 8 5- 7 40 23 punter welcomes huge factor in the How Johnston came to Bradshaw, IND 41 186 4.54 27 2 Tucker, BAL 8- 8 5- 7 45 23 the fourth-ranked Buckeyes’ 31-24 Ohio State is an epic story on D. McFadden, OAK 48 186 3.88 30 2 Janikowski, OAK 6- 6 5- 7 46 21 Be. Tate, HOU 27 184 6.81 60 0 ——- Buckeyes’ second victory and earned its own. F. Jackson, BUF 32 169 5.28 59 1 NFC consecutive prime- him the Big Ten With Ohio State’s punter Ry. Mathews, SND 45 164 3.64 20 0 Quarterbacks time game this week, player of the week graduating after last season, Receivers Att Com Yds TD Int No Yds Avg LG TD R. Wilson, SEA 73 47 664 6 2 this one at No. 16 Northwestern honors on special teams. Meyer turned to special- Edelman, NWE 27 201 7.4 35 2 A. Rodgers, GBY 122 81 1057 8 3 because it makes it a whole lot The 21-year-old Aussie teams and cornerbacks coach And. Johnson, HOU 25 258 10.3 27 0 Romo, DAL 115 83 771 6 1 easier on his parents back in has a knack for putting back- Kerry Coombs with a sim- An. Brown, PIT 20 324 16.2 45 2 M. Ryan, ATL 119 81 909 6 2 De. Thomas, DEN 20 307 15.4 78t 2 M. Stafford, DET 121 77 1020 6 2 Geelong, Australia. spin on his punts, allowing ple directive: “Go find your Cameron, CLE 20 269 13.5 53 4 Vick, PHL 91 51 832 5 2 “We had an 8 o’clock him to pinpoint his punts punter. I don’t care where Shorts, JAX 19 276 14.5 59 0 Cutler, CHI 101 68 693 6 3 game (last week), so that was rather than have them bound you find him, go find your Decker, DEN 19 252 13.3 61 1 C. Newton, CAR 88 52 577 6 2 A.. Green, CIN 19 249 13.1 45t 3 Brees, NOR 127 81 1021 6 4 Sunday morning at 10 a.m. end-over-end into the end punter.” Welker, DEN 19 190 10.0 32 4 Griffin III, WAS 139 88 975 5 4 De. Hopkins, HOU 18 243 13.5 30 1 Rushers Punters Att Yds Avg LG TD No Yds LG Avg L. McCoy, PHL 62 395 6.37 41t 2 Browns for real? Bills for real? We’ll see M. King, OAK 12 608 66 50.7 D. Martin, TAM 73 297 4.07 28 1 By BARRY WILNER ning back Fred Jackson has a knee injury. Koch, BAL 19 941 61 49.5 Gore, SNF 61 295 4.84 34t 2 Associated Press That should be enough to give Cleveland Fields, MIA 13 637 66 49.0 De. Williams, CAR 62 291 4.69 27 0 Lechler, HOU 15 725 61 48.3 D. Murray, DAL 58 286 4.93 41 1 a third straight victory. S. Powell, BUF 19 903 66 47.5 A. Peterson, MIN 69 281 4.07 78t 3 The Browns might be for real. So might BROWNS, 20-17 McAfee, IND 11 515 60 46.8 Forte, CHI 55 225 4.09 55 2 the Bills. No. 1 Denver (minus 7) at No. 17 Dallas Huber, CIN 14 650 61 46.4 A. Morris, WAS 40 225 5.63 32 2 Or neither of them should be believed. Can’t see the Cowboys slowing down Anger, JAX 26 1204 58 46.3 Lynch, SEA 62 210 3.39 27 2 Malone, NYJ 16 740 84 46.3 J. Starks, GBY 34 187 5.50 32t 1 Hard to tell,and regardless of their Peyton and gang. Kern, TEN 16 730 63 45.6 Receivers credentials, Cleveland and Buffalo enter BEST BET: BRONCOS, 33-23 Punt Returners No Yds Avg LG TD tonight’s game with 2-2 records and off impressive No. 4 New England (plus 1 1/2) at No. 15 No Yds Avg LG TD Ju. Jones, ATL 27 373 13.8 81t 2 Doss, BAL 5 136 27.2 82t 1 Boldin, SNF 24 372 15.5 43 2 victories. The Browns (No. 19 in the AP Pro32) beat Cincinnati Holliday, DEN 11 191 17.4 81t 1 J. Graham, NOR 23 358 15.6 56t 4 division favorite Cincinnati last Sunday, while the Shouldn’t the Patriots be favored? Edelman, NWE 11 133 12.1 17 0 Garcon, WAS 23 280 12.2 44 1 Bills (No. 20, AP Pro32) stunned defending Super UPSET SPECIAL: PATRIOTS, 27-20 Hilton, IND 4 46 11.5 23 0 Cobb, GBY 21 290 13.8 38 2 McCluster, KAN 12 133 11.1 36 0 B. Marshall, CHI 20 269 13.5 41 2 Bowl champion Baltimore. No. 3 New Orleans (pick’em) at No. 9 Chicago P. Adams, OAK 4 38 9.5 30 0 T. Austin, STL 20 124 6.2 14 2 Cleveland — which got both of its victories Great at home, Saints must show they are at least An. Brown, PIT 5 42 8.4 40 0 De. Jackson, PHL 19 359 18.9 61t 2 after trading away its best offensive player, running good on road. Benjamin, CLE 9 70 7.8 31 0 Burleson, DET 19 239 12.6 47 0 Reynaud, TEN 11 82 7.5 27 0 J. Nelson, GBY 18 289 16.1 37 3 back Trent Richardson — is a 4 1/2-point favorite. SAINTS, 31-26 Kerley, NYJ 4 27 6.8 12 0 Punters Credit a stingy defense that ranks third overall for No. 2 Seattle (minus 2 1/2) at No. 6 Indianapolis Kickoff Returners No Yds LG Avg the Browns’ turnaround. Delicious matchup of Luck vs. Wilson, but No Yds Avg LG TD Nortman, CAR 12 593 62 49.4 Thigpen, MIA 5 145 29.0 38 0 A. Lee, SNF 23 1120 62 48.7 The Browns are allowing just 2.9 yards per carry, defense decides this one. K. Martin, HOU 10 275 27.5 46 0 S. Martin, DET 15 728 72 48.5 a league low. SEAHAWKS, 20-16 Whittaker, SND 6 156 26.0 42 0 Chr. Jones, DAL 14 670 62 47.9 “No one is going to be able to run on us this No. 12 Houston (plus 7) at No. 7 San Francisco Br. Tate, CIN 5 128 25.6 32 0 Bosher, ATL 14 665 63 47.5 year,” linebacker D’Qwell Jackson said. “As long First Seahawks beat Texans, now Niners match F. Jones, PIT 4 102 25.5 34 0 Morstead, NOR 11 521 61 47.4 S. Burton, JAX 4 99 24.8 32 0 Locke, MIN 15 706 65 47.1 as we stay healthy and continue to grind the tape out it. Rainey, CLE 6 147 24.5 33 0 Hekker, STL 25 1173 63 46.9 and do what we need to do on Sunday, I don’t think 49ERS, 23-20 J. Ford, OAK 5 118 23.6 28 0 Weatherford, NYG 14 640 60 45.7 anyone will be able to run on us.” No. 5 Kansas City (minus 3) at No. 13 Tennessee Reynaud, TEN 5 113 22.6 32 0 Koenen, TAM 16 718 59 44.9 Blount, NWE 4 84 21.0 25 0 Buffalo might not be the best test. Starter C.J. Scoring See LEADERS, page 7 Spiller is battling an ankle problem and fellow run- See NFL, page 7 Bills and Browns primed for national spotlight By TOM WITHERS you do, you know everyone is going ously excited about that,” Hoyer said. Running backs C.J. Spiller (left in his first three games since 2004. Associated Press to see it.” For the Bills to keep making prog- ankle) and Fred Jackson (sprained left ROOKIE THIEF: The Bills have Two weeks ago, the Browns seemed ress, they’ll need more consistency knee) both got hurt last Sunday against a special rookie linebacker, too. Kiko CLEVELAND — When the NFL ready to slide into a hole and disap- from rookie quarterback EJ Manuel. the Ravens. They were limited in prac- Alonso is a ball magnet. announced its TV schedule, the Bills- pear. After dropping to 0-2, they traded He passed for just 167 yards last tice this week and Jackson plans to Alonso had two interceptions last Browns matchup on a Thursday night star running back Trent Richardson to week against Baltimore, but Buffalo’s play in a brace. The Bills are averaging week, including the clincher with 57 in October didn’t figure to shatter any Indianapolis, a stunning move defense intercepted Joe 152 yards per game — second in the seconds remaining to secure Buffalo’s ratings records. that had some Cleveland fans Flacco five times to win. league — and they’ll be facing a stingy stunner over Baltimore. Through four It still won’t but it’s much more ready to storm the team’s train- While all 32 NFL defense limiting teams to just 79 yards games, Alonso has four picks and watchable than it figured to be. ing facility with pitchforks and teams play on a Thursday and 2.9 per carry, a league low. leads the team with 32 tackles, 19 solo. The Bills and Browns are two torches. But just when things — not so for Sunday or “They’re very strong,” Bills coach Alonso is the first rookie linebacker to of the league’s early surprises at 2-2 seemed bleakest, quarterback Monday nights — this is Doug Marrone said. “They do a very have an interception in three straight under first-year coaches. Buffalo and Brian Hoyer, a lifelong Browns a chance for the Bills and good job of holding the edges.” games since 1980, and just the fourth Cleveland have been sparked by oppor- fan himself, rode to the rescue. Browns to prove worthy M-I-N-G-O, MINGO IS HIS linebacker to have four interceptions in tunistic defenses and one team will Displaying poise and of future exposure. NAME-O: Browns rookie linebacker September. emerge from a short week and with leadership he learned as Tom Brady’s “If you’re on Sunday or Monday Barkevious Mingo is a rising star. HAPPY RETURNS: Browns CB momentum before the leaves drop and understudy in New England, Hoyer has nights it means you are bringing in the In just three games, the No. 6 over- Joe Haden hasn’t returned an intercep- the weather along Lake Erie turns harsh been a revelation for the Browns and Ws,” Taylor added. “We’ve got to keep all draft pick has three sacks, knocked tion for a touchdown in his career — and unforgiving. now must deliver again. He kept the winning.” down a couple passes and would have pro or college — and he wouldn’t mind The chance to play in the national starting job this week despite Brandon Five more reasons for tuning in to blocked a punt if he wasn’t held. The getting his first on national TV. spotlight has Browns nose tackle Phil Weeden being cleared to play after see the Browns host the Bills: 6-5, 250-pounder seems to be playing Haden, whose coverage on Bengals Taylor revved up. spraining his right thumb. RUNNING ON EMPTY: Buffalo’s in a different gear as he has blown past wide receiver A.J. Green keyed “Oh, yeah, the whole world is “As a competitor, you want to be the robust rushing attack may not be so offensive linemen with ease. Cleveland’s win said he’s been plan- watching,” he said. “Every little thing guy out there on the field, so I’m obvi- healthy this week. Mingo is the first player with a sack ning a TD celebration dance for years. www.delphosherald.com Thursday, October 3, 2013 The Herald — 7 NFL Glance Division Series Capsules Associated Press Carolina 1 2 0 .333 68 36 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Atlanta 1 3 0 .250 94 104 Associated Press John Axford (1-0, 1.74 in 13 games after (4-1, 1.78, 74 Ks in 65 2-3 IP), LH East Tampa Bay 0 4 0 .000 44 70 Division Series Milwaukee trade), LH Randy Choate Scott Downs (4-4, 2.49 with Angels and W L T Pct PF PA North N.England 4 0 0 1.00 89 57 W L T Pct PF PA A look at the best-of-5 National (2-1, 2.29 in 64 games), RH Carlos Braves), LH Alex Wood (3-3, 3.13), RH Miami 3 1 0 .750 91 91 Detroit 3 1 0 .750 122 101 League division series between the Martinez (2-1, 5.08 in 21 games), LH Jordan Walden (4-3, 3.45), RH Anthony N.Y. Jets 2 2 0 .500 68 88 Chicago 3 1 0 .750 127 114 Pittsburgh Pirates: Sam Freeman (1-0, 2.19 in 13 games) or Varvaro (3-1, 2.82). Buffalo 2 2 0 .500 88 93 Green Bay 1 2 0 .333 96 88 Schedule: Game 1, today, at St. LH Tyler Lyons (2-4, 4.75, 8 starts) or ——— South Minnesota 1 3 0 .250 115 123 Louis (5:07 p.m.); Game 2, Friday, at St. RH Fernando Salas (0-3, 4.50). Tigers-Athletics W L T Pct PF PA West ——————— Indianapolis 3 1 0 .750 105 51 W L T Pct PF PA Louis (1:07 p.m.); Game 3, Sunday, at Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Tennessee 3 1 0 .750 98 69 Seattle 4 0 0 1.00 109 47 Pittsburgh (TBA); x-Game 4, Monday, Dodgers-Braves Friday, at Oakland (9:37 p.m.); Game 2, Houston 2 2 0 .500 90 105 San Fran 2 2 0 .500 79 95 Oct. 7, at Pittsburgh (TBA); x-Game 5, Schedule: Saturday, at Oakland (9:07 p.m.); Game Jacksonville 0 4 0 .000 31 129 Arizona 2 2 0 .500 69 89 Wednesday, Oct. 9, at St. Louis (TBA). Game 1, Today, at Atlanta (8:37 3, Monday, Oct. 7, at Detroit (TBA); North St. Louis 1 3 0 .250 69 121 (All games on TBS or MLB Network). p.m.); Game 2, Friday, at Atlanta (6:07 x-Game 4, Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Detroit W L T Pct PF PA ——— Baltimore 2 2 0 .500 91 87 Today’s Game x-if necessary. p.m.); Game 3, Sunday, (TBA); x-Game 5, Thursday, Oct. 10, at Cleveland 2 2 0 .500 64 70 Buffalo at Cleveland, 8:25 p.m. Season Series: Pirates 10-9. at Los Angeles (TBA); Oakland (TBA). (All games on TBS or Cincinnati 2 2 0 .500 81 81 Sunday’s Games Projected Lineup: x-Game 4, Monday, at MLB Network). Pittsburgh 0 4 0 .000 69 110 Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Pirates: LF Starling Marte Los Angeles (TBA); x-if necessary. West New Orleans at Chicago, 1 p.m. (.280, 12 HRs, 35 RBIs, 41 SBs), x-Game 5, Wednesday, Season Series: Athletics won 4-3. W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Denver 4 0 0 1.00 179 91 Jacksonville at St. Louis, 1 p.m. 2B Neil Walker (.251, 16, 53, 24 at Atlanta (TBA). (All Projected Lineups: Kansas City 4 0 0 1.00 102 41 New England at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. 2Bs), CF Andrew McCutchen games on TBS or MLB Tigers: CF Austin Jackson (.272, 12 San Diego 2 2 0 .500 108 102 Seattle at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. (.317, 21, 84, 27 SBs), RF Marlon Byrd Network) HRs, 49 RBIs), RF Torii Hunter (.304, 17, Oakland 1 3 0 .250 71 91 Baltimore at Miami, 1 p.m. (.291, 24, 88 overall; .318, 3, 17 in x-if necessary. 84), 3B Miguel Cabrera (MLB-leading NATIONAL CONFERENCE Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. 30 games with the Pirates), 1B Justin Season Series: Braves won 5-2. .348, 44, 137), 1B Prince Fielder (.279, East Carolina at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Denver at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. Morneau (.259, 17, 77 overall; .260, 0, 3 Projected Lineups: 25, 106), DH Victor Martinez (.301, 14, Dallas 2 2 0 .500 104 85 Houston at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m. in 25 games with the Pirates), 3B Pedro Dodgers: RF Yasiel Puig (.319, 83), LF Jhonny Peralta (.303, 11, 55), 2B Philadelphia 1 3 0 .250 99 138 San Diego at Oakland, 11:35 p.m. Alvarez (.233, 36, 100, 186 strikeouts), 19 HRs, 42 RBIs, 11 SBs), LF Carl Omar Infante (.318, 10, 51), C Alex Avila Washington 1 3 0 .250 91 112 Open: Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Tampa C Russell Martin (.226, 15, 55), SS Clint Crawford (.283, 6, 31, 15), SS Hanley (.227, 11, 47), SS Jose Iglesias (.303, 3, N.Y. Giants 0 4 0 .000 61 146 Bay, Washington Barmes (.211, 5, 23). Ramirez (.345, 20, 57, 10), 1B Adrian 29 with Boston and Detroit). South Monday’s Game W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Jets at Atlanta, 8:40 p.m. Cardinals: 2B Matt Carpenter (.318, Gonzalez (.293, 22, 100), 2B Mark Ellis Athletics: CF Coco Crisp (.261, 22, N.Orleans 4 0 0 1.00 108 55 11 HR, 78 RBIs, ML-leading 199 hits, (.270, 6, 48), 3B Juan Uribe (.278, 12, 66, 21 SBs), 3B Josh Donaldson (.301, 55 doubles, .392 OBP), CF Jon Jay 50), CF Skip Schumaker (.263, 2, 30), C 24, 93, 37 2Bs), SS Jed Lowrie (.290, (.276, 7, 67, 10 SB), RF Carlos Beltran A.J. Ellis (.238, 10, 52). 15, 75, 45 2Bs), DH or LF Brandon Reds Final Team Stats (.296, 24, 84), LF Matt Holliday (.300. Braves: CF Jason Heyward (.254, Moss (.256, 30, 87), LF or DH Yoenis CINCINNATI REDS 22, 94, .389 OBP), C Yadier Molina 14 HRs, 38 RBIs), RF Justin Upton Cespedes (.240, 26, 80), RF Josh BATTERSAVG OBA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS E (.319, 12, 80), 1B Matt Adams (.284, (.263, 27, 70, 161 Ks), 1B Freddie Reddick (.226, 12, 56), C Stephen Vogt Hamilton .368 .429 19 9 7 2 0 0 1 2 4 13 1 0 17, 51 in 108 games), 3B David Freese Freeman (.319, 23, 109, .396 on-base (.252, 4, 16) or Derek Norris (.246, 9, Votto .305 .435 581 101 177 30 3 24 73 135 138 6 3 14 (.262, 9, 60), SS Pete Kozma (.217, 1, average), LF Evan Gattis (.243, 21, 30), 1B Daric Barton (.269, 3, 16), 2B Choo .285 .423 569 107 162 34 2 21 54 112 133 20 11 4 35) or Daniel Descalso (.238, 5, 43). 65), C Brian McCann (.256, 20, 57), Eric Sogard (.266, 2, 35). Bruce .262 .329 626 89 164 43 1 30 109 63 185 7 3 3 Phillips .261 .310 606 80 158 24 2 18 103 39 98 5 3 9 Projected Rotations: 3b Chris Johnson (.321, 12, 68), SS Projected Rotations: Miller .257 .366 35 2 9 5 0 0 8 5 6 0 0 1 Pirates: RH A.J. Burnett (10-11, 3.30 Andrelton Simmons (.248, 17, 59), 2B Tigers: RH Max Scherzer (21-3, Robinson .255 .322 192 21 49 7 3 0 8 18 44 4 5 0 ERA, 209 Ks in 191 IP), RH Gerrit Elliot Johnson (.209, 2, 19 with Braves 2.90, 240 Ks), RH Justin Verlander Cozart .254 .284 567 74 144 30 3 12 63 26 102 0 0 14 Cole, (10-7, 3.22), LH Francisco Liriano and Royals). (13-12, 3.46 ERA), RH Anibal Sanchez Paul .244 .339 209 24 51 12 0 7 32 27 53 0 1 2 (16-8, 3.02), RH Charlie Morton (7-4, Projected Rotations: (14-8, AL-best 2.57), RH Doug Fister Ludwick .240 .293 129 7 31 5 0 2 12 10 29 0 0 0 Mesoraco .238 .287 323 31 77 13 0 9 42 24 61 0 2 5 3.26). Dodgers: LH Clayton Kershaw (16- (14-9, 3.67). Heisey .237 .279 224 29 53 11 1 9 23 9 51 3 0 0 Cardinals: RH Adam Wainwright (19- 9, 1.83 ERA), RH Zack Greinke (15-4, Athletics: RH Bartolo Colon (18-6, Frazier .234 .314 531 63 124 29 3 19 73 50 125 6 5 10 9, 2.94, T-1st in NL in wins, NL-leading 2.63), LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (14-8, 3.00), 2.65, 4.03 K/BB ratio), RH Sonny Gray Hannahan .216 .317 139 12 30 5 1 1 14 19 38 0 0 4 241 2-3 innings, 3rd with 223 Ks), RH RH Ricky Nolasco (8-3, 3.52). (5-3, 2.67), RH Jarrod Parker (12-8, Izturis .209 .259 129 6 27 8 0 0 11 9 13 0 0 2 Lance Lynn (15-10, 3.97), RH Joe Kelly Braves: RH Kris Medlen (15-12, 3.97, 25 HRs allowed), RH Dan Straily Hanigan .198 .306 222 17 44 8 0 2 21 29 27 0 1 1 Rodriguez .111 .200 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 (10-5, 2.69), RH Shelby Miller (15-9, 3.11 ERA), LH Mike Minor (13-9, (10-8, 3.96, 124 Ks). Soto .000 .077 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 3.06, led ML in rookie wins). 3.21), RH Julio Teheran (14-8, 3.20), Relievers: TeamTotal .249 .327 5499 698 1370 274 20 155 664 585 1245 67 35 76 Relievers: LH Paul Maholm (10-11, 4.41) or RH Tigers: RH Joaquin Benoit (4-1, 2.01, ——— Pirates: Pirates: RH Jason Grilli Freddy Garcia (4-7, 4.37 with Orioles 24/26 saves), LH Drew Smyly (6-0, PITCHERSW L ERA G GS SV IP H R ER HR BB SO (0-2, 2.70, 33 saves/35 chances), RH and Braves). 2.37), RH Jose Veras (0-5, 3.02, 21/25 Marshall 0 1 1.74 16 0 0 10.1 4 3 2 0 2 10 Christiani 0 0 2.25 3 0 0 4.0 2 1 1 1 2 1 Mark Melancon (3-2, 1.39, 16 saves/21 Relievers: saves with Houston and Detroit), RH Chapman 4 5 2.54 68 0 38 63.2 37 18 18 7 29 112 chances), LH Tony Watson (3-1, Dodgers: RH Kenley Jansen (4-3, Rick Porcello (13-8, 4.32, 32 appear- LeCure 2 1 2.66 63 0 1 61.0 50 18 18 4 24 66 2.39), LH Justin Wilson (6-1, 2.08), 1.88, 28/32 saves), RH Ronald Belisario ances, 29 starts), RH Al Alburquerque Cueto 5 2 2.82 11 11 0 60.2 46 20 19 7 18 51 RH Vin Mazzaro (8-2, 2.81), RH Kyle (5-7, 3.97, 1/5), LH Chris Capuano (4-7, (4-3, 4.59, 70 Ks, 34 BBs in 49 innings), Hoover 5 5 2.86 69 0 3 66.0 47 21 21 6 26 67 Farnsworth (1-1, 1.04), Bryan Morris 4.26, 20 starts), RH Carlos Marmol LH Darin Downs (0-2, 4.84). Simon 6 4 2.87 63 0 1 87.2 68 31 28 8 26 63 Cingrani 7 4 2.92 23 18 0 104.2 72 37 34 14 43 120 (5-7, 3.46), Jeanmar Gomez (3-0, 3.35). (0-0, 2.53, 21 games with Dodgers), Athletics: RH Grant Balfour (1-3, Latos 14 7 3.16 32 32 0 210.2 197 82 74 14 58 187 Cardinals: RH Trevor Rosenthal (2-4, RH Brian Wilson (2-1, 0.66), LH J.P. 2.59, 38/41 saves, 10.3 K/9), RH Ryan Parra 2 3 3.33 57 0 0 46.0 40 18 17 5 1 56 2.74, 3/8 saves), RH Edward Mujica Howell (4-1, 2.03), LH Paco Rodriguez Cook (6-4, 2.54, 2 saves), LH Sean Leake 14 7 3.37 31 31 0 192.1 193 78 72 21 48 122 (2-1, 2.78, 37/41), LH Kevin Siegrist (3-4, 2.32, 2/5), RH Brandon League Doolittle (5-5, 3.13, 2 saves, .188 BA Bailey 11 12 3.49 32 32 0 209.0 181 85 81 20 54 199 (3-1, .045, 39.2 IP, 17 hits), RH Seth (6-4, 5.30 14/19). vs LH), LF Brett Anderson (1-4, 6.04, 3 Arroyo 14 12 3.79 32 32 0 202.0 199 88 85 32 34 124 Ondrusek 3 1 4.09 52 0 0 55.0 53 26 25 8 53 Maness (5-2, 2.32, 16 GIDP in 62 Braves: RH Craig Kimbrel (4-3, 1.21, saves), LH Jerry Blevins (5-0, 3.15), RH Broxton 2 2 4.11 34 0 0 30.2 27 17 14 4 12 25 IP), RH Michael Wacha (4-1, 2.78, 8 50/54 Saves, 98 Ks in 67 IP), LH Luis Dan Otero (2-0, 1.38). RH Jesse Chavez Reynolds 1 3 5.52 6 5 0 29.1 38 19 18 5 6 13 2-3-inning no-hit bid last start), RH Avilan (5-0, 1.52), RH David Carpenter (2-4, 3.92). Duke 1 2 6.03 26 1 0 31.1 39 23 21 3 10 18 Partch 0 1 6.17 14 0 0 23.1 17 16 16 8 17 16 TeamTotal 90 72 3.38 162 162 43 1473.2 1294 589 554 170 435 1296 Decision on BC-Army, AFA-Navy games by today By RALPH D. RUSSO having a home game canceled, adding ultimately the decision Bengals haven’t figured Associated Press will be made by the secretary of defense. The deadline to save the games is today at noon. who they are on offense The service academy football teams prepared Wednesday BC athletic director Brad Bates announced in a statement for games that might not be played, while military and school that the school was considering providing financial assistance By JOE KAY officials considered ways to avoid postponements caused by to Army for travel to Chestnut Hill, Mass. Associated Press the partial government shutdown. “We have been told by officials at the US Military Army’s trip to Boston College and Air Force’s game at Academy, however, that this is not solely a financial deci- CINCINNATI — Something important is missing from the Navy in Annapolis, Md., on Saturday are in jeopardy. The sion,” Bates wrote. Cincinnati Bengals’ offense. Defense Department temporarily suspended sports competi- The coaches and players involved were still preparing for No, not just the touchdowns. There’s something more to tion at the service academies Tuesday as a result of the budget the games to be played. it. They’ve got more options than they’ve had for years but impasse in Congress. “I wouldn’t say they’re oblivious, but they are practicing they’re not quite sure how to make them Academy officials are hoping the football games will be and trying to maintain that laser focus,” Gladchuk said. fit together. played regardless of whether the shutdown is lifted. Boston College coach Steve Addazio said: “In my mind, Simply put, they lack an identity. “We’re optimistic things are moving in the right direction,” we are playing on Saturday. It’s just how I feel.” A 17-6 loss in Cleveland on Sunday left Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk said Wednesday. Earlier Wednesday, the Naval Academy’s Twitter account Cincinnati (2-2) with some X-and-O soul- He added the athletic department has provided information erroneously posted that Saturday’s game with Air Force was searching. The Bengals have to figure out to Pentagon officials to assure them that no government funds on. Athletic department spokesman Scott Strasemeier shot that what they want to be as an offense. will be spent on any aspect of the game, noting a Navy home down quickly, saying there had been no decision made yet and “The problem is right now, we aren’t doing anything excep- game brings in about $4 million from tickets, sponsorship, that the academy was looking into the false tweet. tionally well,” offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said. “We are television and radio rights fees and other revenues such as And on a lighter note, United Airlines in a tweet offered not throwing the ball exceptionally well. We aren’t running the parking and concessions. The game essentially pays for itself, to provide free transportation to the Air Force team from ball exceptionally well. he explained. Colorado Springs to Maryland. “We’ve got to do something good. We are a jack of all trades, Football revenue also funds most of Navy’s 32 other sports “We hate cancellations, so we’re offering to fly (at)AF— master of none right now. We have to master something.” teams. Academy to this year’s Air Force-Navy game. Retweet if you And they have to do it fast. On Sunday, they host the New “It would be devastating to our budget,” Gladchuk noted of agree,” the company’s official Twitter account posted. England Patriots (4-0), who are known for taking apart teams that are unsure of themselves. “Any time you play a New England football team, if you’re NFL up and down about who you are and what your style is, you’re (Continued from page 6) PACKERS, 37-34 RAMS, 27-9 going to get your tail whipped,” left tackle Andrew Whitworth No. 21 Carolina (minus 2) at No. 22 ——— said. “So you’ve got to know what you’re good at and you’ve Chiefs need to be better than in last Arizona 2013 RECORD: got to go in and do it. week’s win. Back from bye, Panthers do not assert Against spread: 8-7 (31-29-3). “That’s the only way you beat New England. And that’s the CHIEFS, 20-19 themselves. Straight up: 7-8 (40-23). truth. If you’re wishy-washy on what you want to do or what No. 16 Baltimore (plus 3) at No. 10 CARDINALS, 17-13 Best Bet: 3-1 against spread, 4-0 kind of team you want to be, you’re in trouble.” Miami No. 16 Philadelphia (plus 2) at No. straight up. In a sense, the Bengals are still trying to figure out what Don’t like how Ravens have played 30 New York Giants Upset special: 1-3 against spread, 1-3 they can do with some newcomers. away from Baltimore. Giants have to win at some point … straight up. They reached the playoffs last season behind BenJarvus DOLPHINS, 21-17 GIANTS, 24-21 Green-Ellis’ straight-ahead running and a passing game built No. 23 New York Jets (plus 9 1/2) at No. 14 San Diego (minus 4 1/2) at around All-Pro receiver A.J. Green. They added rookie tight No. 18 Atlanta, Monday night No. 28 Oakland Musings end Tyler Eifert and running back Giovani Bernard to give A loss here makes Falcons an also- Baseball playoffs force change in (Continued from page 6) quarterback Andy Dalton more options in the passing game but ran. They aren’t. kickoff time. Not in result, though. it hasn’t fit together very well so far. FALCONS, 24-13 CHARGERS, 30-13 Think that the University of The Bengals rank 22nd on offense — 22nd in running, 15th No. 8 Detroit (plus 7) at No. 11 Green No. 32 Jacksonville (plus 11 1/2) at Southern California will inev- in passing. Dalton ranks 21st in passer rating at 83.2. Bernard itably hire their new football Bay No. 27 St. Louis coach from within? ranks 32nd in the league in rushing, Green-Ellis 33rd. Green is Back from bye, time for Pack to Rams were awful last week. Jaguars When a coach gets fired as tied for 10th in catches and tied for 20th in yards. assert itself in division. wish they could get to awful. soon as the team plane lands, even after the coach begs for his job, you know they were unhappy for Schedule(Continued from page 6) Prairie View (3-2) vs. Grambling St. (0-5) at a long time and the boiling point Leaders was reached after only five games. Dallas, 5:30 p.m. (Continued from page 6) Touchdowns Texas Tech (4-0) at Kansas (2-1), Noon TCU (2-2) at Oklahoma (4-0), 7 p.m. TD Rush Rec Ret Pts I won’t presume to know who Illinois (3-1) at Nebraska (3-1), Noon Alabama St. (3-2) at Texas Southern (0-4), Punt Returners J. Graham, NOR 4 0 4 0 24 will eventually be hired but USC Stetson (1-3) at Butler (3-2), 1 p.m. 7 p.m. No Yds Avg LG TD A. Peterson, MIN 4 3 1 0 24 is one of the prime jobs in college Davidson (0-4) at Dayton (2-2), 1 p.m. Notre Dame (3-2) vs. Arizona St. (3-1) at G. Tate, SEA 10 112 11.2 33 0 J. Bell, DET 3 3 0 0 18 football, with its resources, weath- Cent. Michigan (1-4) at Miami (Ohio) (0-4), Arlington, Texas, 7:30 p.m. Ginn Jr., CAR 4 42 10.5 12 0 Ma. Bennett, CHI 3 0 3 0 18 1 p.m. Louisiana Tech (1-4) at UTEP (1-3), 7:30 p.m. er, recruiting base and tradition. Dw. Harris, DAL 5 42 8.4 22 0 Cruz, NYG 3 0 3 0 18 Will another current occupant Ohio (3-1) at Akron (1-4), 2 p.m. West Virginia (3-2) at Baylor (3-0), 8 p.m. Page, TAM 6 47 7.8 28 0 Ve. Davis, SNF 3 0 3 0 18 Jacksonville (2-3) at Drake (1-3), 2 p.m. FAR WEST Sproles, NOR 8 58 7.3 28 0 Cal. Johnson, DET 3 0 3 0 18 of perhaps THE job in college W. Illinois (2-2) at Illinois St. (1-3), 3 p.m. UC Davis (1-4) at S. Utah (3-1), 3:05 p.m. C. Thompson, WAS 5 25 5.0 7 0 Lynch, SEA 3 2 1 0 18 football, Mack Brown of Texas, S. Illinois (2-3) at S. Dakota St. (3-1), 3 p.m. Portland St. (3-2) at Montana (3-1), 3:30 p.m. Spurlock, DET 10 48 4.8 11 0 J. Nelson, GBY 3 0 3 0 18 be next? Missouri St. (1-4) at South Dakota (1-2), 3 p.m. Washington St. (3-2) at California (1-3), 4 p.m. R. Randle, NYG 7 33 4.7 14 0 T. Austin, STL 2 0 2 0 12 Talk about a team with incred- W. Michigan (0-5) at Toledo (2-3), 3 p.m. Mercer (4-0) at San Diego (2-2), 4 p.m. Ky. Williams, SNF 5 22 4.4 14 0 Kicking Youngstown St. (4-1) at Indiana St. (1-3), 3:05 North Dakota (1-2) at Idaho St. (2-2), 4:05 p.m. ible resources, etc.? P. Peterson, ARI 6 26 4.3 8 0 PAT FG LG Pts Neither of these school’s p.m. N. Arizona (3-1) at Montana St. (2-2), 4:05 p.m. Kickoff Returners D. Bailey, DAL 8- 8 7- 8 53 29 UMass (0-4) at Bowling Green (4-1), 3:30 p.m. Fresno St. (4-0) at Idaho (1-4), 5 p.m. No Yds Avg LG TD Hartley, NOR 7- 7 7- 8 48 28 fans are patient — you are paid N. Illinois (4-0) at Kent St. (2-3), 3:30 p.m. Yale (2-0) at Cal Poly (2-2), 5:05 p.m. Hester, CHI 8 306 38.3 80 0 Walsh, MIN 9- 9 6- 6 52 27 handsomely to win, win big and Minnesota (4-1) at Michigan (4-0), 3:30 p.m. Oregon (4-0) at Colorado (2-1), 6 p.m. C. Patterson, MIN 7 262 37.4 105t 1 Crosby, GBY 12-12 4- 4 41 24 win all the time — and after last N. Iowa (4-0) at N. Dakota St. (3-0), 3:30 p.m. New Mexico St. (0-5) at New Mexico (1-3), Dam. Johnson, PHL 11 291 26.5 33 0 Hauschka, SEA 9- 9 5- 5 40 24 Ohio St. (5-0) at Northwestern (4-0), 8 p.m. 7 p.m. year’s debacle at USC — they Arenas, ARI 4 98 24.5 46 0 M. Bryant, ATL 8- 8 5- 6 52 23 were the preseason No. 1 — and SOUTHWEST Weber St. (1-4) at E. Washington (2-1), 7:05 D. Wilson, NYG 6 145 24.2 30 0 Gould, CHI 11-12 4- 4 58 23 Rutgers (3-1) at SMU (1-3), Noon p.m. B. Cunningham, STL 8 191 23.9 32 0 Henery, PHL 8- 8 5- 7 48 23 the Longhorns’ struggles the last Kansas St. (2-2) at Oklahoma St. (3-1), 3:30 N. Colorado (1-3) at Sacramento St. (2-3), C. Thompson, WAS 8 160 20.0 28 0 Zuerlein, STL 5- 5 6- 6 48 23 couple of seasons, including this p.m. 9:05 p.m. J. Ross, GBY 6 75 12.5 21 0 Akers, DET 10-10 4- 6 42 22 year’s misery, one has to wonder Rice (2-2) at Tulsa (1-3), 3:30 p.m. Washington (4-0) at Stanford (4-0), 10:30 p.m. Scoring when the chorus to fire becomes McNeese St. (4-1) at Cent. Arkansas (2-2), San Jose St. (1-3) at Hawaii (0-4), 11:59 p.m. 4 p.m. an avalanche! 8 – The Herald Thursday, October 3, 2013 www.delphosherald.com

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(419) 223-7010 or 303 Duplex For Rent Applicants must have a State Rd. 1-800-462-0468, before piece of exercise equipment exercising with it. That’s why The certificate of completion entering into any agree- I own, I joined the health I joined the health club. Once from the Ohio Peace Of- ment involving financing, 2BR, 1BA, off-street club. At home, I just wasn’t you’re there, there’s not much ficer Training Academy. 610 N. Adams, Middle Village business opportunities, parking. 821 Elm St. getting it done. I’d walk past else to do but exercise. Must pass a physical ex- Point. Friday & Saturday or work at home oppor- 419-231-3478 amination. This is a sala- 9am-6pm, Sunday the equipment 20 times a day The thing I like about my ried position, pay based on tunities. The BBB will as- Idiot 11am-6pm. Saws, mow- and say to myself, “I’ll do health club is that I am not experience. Send cover sist in the investigation ers, bikes, books, child’s Free and Low that right after lunch.” After the most out-of-shape person letter, resume and list of of these businesses. wagon, air cleaner, 953 references to: (This notice provided as Priced Merchandis lunch, I’d think, “It can wait there. They seem to have them. It’s so common to see sanders, clothes & misc. Mayor Klopfenstein a customer service by till after dinner. But should gone to great lengths to find people who obviously don’t items. 200 West Main St. The Delphos Herald.) ALL WEATHER Resin you really exercise after a people who are as lazy and run wearing running gear, to Wicker, 4 piece set. In- Elida,OH 45807 heavy meal? I’ll do it in the paunchy as I am, or worse, see people who don’t play 00076340 cludes loveseat, 2 chairs 628 E. morning.” which is a comfort. And tennis wearing tennis togs, 4th. October 3-4, 670 Miscellaneous & table. $50. Call 9am-6pm. 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Recently-widowed mother-in-law Tomorrow’s HI AND LOIS needs special consideration Horoscope Dear Annie: For many set when she’s on the road. By Bernice Bede Osol years, my husband and I host- I once fell asleep during the ed all the family holidays. conversation, and she didn’t Last year, my husband’s aunt notice. invited us to stay with her for I have no problem tell- Thanksgiving and celebrate ing Jane that I can’t talk at with her family. We grate- a given moment, and she’s fully accepted. She invited OK with that. I do not want FRIDAY, October 4, 2013 my in-laws, as well, although to cut her off. I’d just like they opted not to go because these talks to have more in- Emotions will be close to the surface this year. It will be important for you to my father-in-law wasn’t well. teraction. I once told her that size up your personal situation and make The aunt has extended I am bothered by the way the changes that will keep you moving BLONDIE the same invitation this year. she converses, and she said in a positive direction. Don't let anyone Here’s our dilemma: My she would try to change, but bully you or take advantage of you. father-in-law died nothing happened. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Put eight months ago, Except for this, emotional differences aside and get and my mother-in- Jane is a lovely along with others in order to reach a greater goal. Compromise will help law is now alone. person, and when bring about change as well as show your She initially said she talks about flexibility and ability to contribute. that she would anything else, the SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Expand your interests and look for come along with us conversation can enlightenment. Indulge in interesting for Thanksgiving, be really interest- challenges and travel to places that will but now says she is ing. How do I deal leave an impression. The experience you have will improve your home and family afraid to leave the with this in a nice life. house empty and way? — Annie SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) won’t go. from Europe -- Good fortune is within reach. Steady Dear Annie: progress is all that's required to improve BEETLE BAILEY We’d like to your position, giving you greater access keep our Thanks- Annie’s Mailbox Jane is basically to a multitude of lifestyles that will keep giving invitation, talking to herself, you entertained. but we don’t want to leave recounting her day, perhaps CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't give in to someone making my mother-in-law by herself trying to stay awake on long idle threats or causing uncertainty and on a holiday. What should we driving trips and attempting emotional instability. A partnership do? — Torn in Los Angeles to make you part of her daily should be formed with someone having equal talent and the ability to work Dear Torn: The first year life. But this is both boring without supervision. after being widowed can be and egocentric. Her conver- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- lonely and frightening. Your sation is all about her. Best Line up your agenda and look over your expenses. Taking care of the fine, but mother-in-law is not ready to friends should be able to tell important, details will help you avoid join your husband’s family each other unpleasant facts criticism from a controlling individual. for a holiday, and it would be without ruining the friend- Make changes in an unyielding manner. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- a great kindness not to leave ship. When Jane starts ram- Network, socialize and oversee any her alone. Tell the aunt how bling, use humor mixed with matters that can influence your position SNUFFY SMITH much you appreciate the in- forbearance. Say, “Jane, you or your financial future. The schedule are putting me to sleep. Let’s you set will ensure your ability to enjoy vitation, but you simply can- good friends and personal pampering. not do it this year. (You also talk about this book I think ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Do could consider inviting the you’ll like” — or any other what you say, and be consistent in the aunt’s family to your home topic of mutual interest. way you handle others. Emotional problems will surface if you discuss instead.) Then encourage Dear Annie: Your ad- feelings or what you expect from others. Mom to get grief counsel- vice to “Hurt and Alone,” the Discretion will be necessary. ing. Sometimes these limita- woman whose husband has TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Protect against injury or harsh tions become self-fulfilling a good time with his cheat- encounters with someone prone to prophecies if not addressed, ing friends, was fine, but you bullying. Travel to destinations that will and you should not be held didn’t address an important provide you with interesting information that enhance your beliefs. Nurture hostage by her refusal to par- point. She said her husband important partnerships. ticipate in life. managed to manipulate the GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Dear Annie: How do I therapist. A well-trained ther- Getting involved in activities that are new to you will lift your spirits HAGAR THE HORRIBLE tell my best friend that I find apist doesn’t get manipulat- and encourage you to participate in it tiresome and boring to talk ed. It sounds as if she and her upcoming events that can lead to new to her? husband were shortchanged acquaintances and interests. by someone who couldn’t CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Whenever “Jane” calls Reconnect with someone or attend a me (which is several times a effectively dissect the situa- reunion that encourages you to get back day), she goes on for hours tion and tackle the problems to hobbies or activities you used to about unimportant details. at hand. enjoy. Don't let the changes others make throw you off guard. She took 15 minutes to tell I’d like to suggest that LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't me about her excursion to she seek individual psycho- overstep your bounds or overstay your shop for vegetables. She therapy with a licensed men- welcome. Make changes that will ensure your happiness. Additional often won’t even say hello tal health therapist (LMHT) responsibilities must be dealt with when I pick up the phone and or licensed certified social quickly so you can get on with your life. immediately starts rambling worker (LCSW). Her physi- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do for others will ensure that you on. She rarely asks me how cian or a local hospital so- receive the help you need when it comes I’m doing. cial worker can recommend to accomplishing your goals. Personal BORN LOSER We talk on the phone a lot someone, or she can contact opportunities will develop through an because Jane’s job involves United Way for a referral. unusual relationship. traveling, and she calls me — Saved by a Competent COPYRIGHT 2013 United Feature from her hands-free head- Therapist Syndicate, Inc.

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Millie Spitnale said she thoroughly enjoyed hosting the seniors on the annual tour Wednesday. She snapped a photo of each group as they prepared to move on to their next destination.

Fay White House meeting yields (Continued from page 1) no progress on shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama brought Fay, now 18, is accused congressional leaders to the White House on Wednesday for the of killing brothers Blake, first time since a partial government shutdown began, but there 17, and Blaine Romes, 14, was no sign of progress toward ending an impasse that has idled on the morning of May 9. 800,000 federal workers and curbed services around the country. The standoff continued after a White House summit with chief The three teens and their executives as financial leaders and Wall street urged a resolution mothers shared a house before serious damage is done to the U.S. and world economy. trailer in Ottawa. Obama “refuses to negotiate,” House Speaker John Boehner, Judge Basinger also R-Ohio., told reporters after private talks that lasted more than an hour. “All we’re asking for here is a discussion and fairness ordered that any negoti- for the American people under Obamacare.” ated change of plea has to But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said be done by Oct. 15. The moments later, “We’re locked in tight on Obamacare” and trial date has been set for neither the president nor Democrats will accept changes in the nation’s 3-year-old health care law as the price for spending Nov. 11. legislation needed to end the two-day partial shutdown. With the nation’s ability to borrow money soon to lapse, Republicans and Democrats alike said the shutdown could last Domestic for two weeks or more, and soon oblige a divided government (Continued from page 1) offender/primary physical aggressors, 78 ents with children under the age of 18 to grapple with both economy-threatening issues at the same were 18-40 years old, 50 were 41-59, 20 said that they have not had a conversation time. Fittro said 98-99 percent of the vic- were 0-17 and 6 were 60-84. Of the total about domestic violence or sexual assault tims are females living in a husband/ number of alleged victims, 56 were male with their children. wife or boyfriend/girlfriend relationship and 107 were female and of the alleged • 67 percent of Americans say they and the majority of them fall into the offenders, 107 were male and 47 were have not talked about domestic violence 18-40-year-old age range. He said it female. with their friends; even more, 73 percent is rare to get dispatched on a DV call “NO MORE Domestic Violence and have not discussed sexual assault. Trivia involving same sex couples or a child Sexual Assault, Survey of Attitudes and • Even though 75 percent of violating a parent. Experiences of Teens and Adults” from Americans say that they would step in Answers to Wednesday’s questions: “For example, we do get 16-year-olds nomore.org, reports that in one year and help a stranger being abused, the The first nation to grant women the vote was the self- abusing their 35-year-old parent,” Fittro alone 12.7 million men and women in reality is, most people do not help. governing colony of New Zealand, on Sept. 19, 1893. added. the U.S. are physically abused, raped or • Among the 70 percent of women There were two Children’s Crusades, both in A.D. The Allen County Sheriffs Department stalked by their partners. That is approx- who experienced domestic violence and 1212. In the first, a French peasant boy named Stephen also reports DVI by relationship, race/ imately the number of people in New then told someone about it, more than of Vendome led thousands of children toward Palestine ethnicity, age and sex. Of the 163 alleged York City and Los Angeles combined. half (58 percent) said that no one helped to free the Holey Land; they were either shipwrecked or victims in 2012, the highest number who The organization’s goal is to raise them. sold into slavery. In the same year, a boy preacher named sustained non-fatal injuries was a person visibility for these issues, challenge the • 64 percent of Americans said if Nicholas led thousands of German children as far as Italy; in the role of wife at 23, followed by live- stigma that surrounds them, and take the there was more conversation about they were turned back and many died of hunger and dis- in partner at 21, parent at 16 and children first step toward broader social change domestic violence and sexual assault, it ease. at 13. By race, Caucasians were both which can only happen through com- would make it easier to help someone. Today’s questions: the highest number of alleged victims munication and education. For more information visit nomore. What is the oldest existing hospital in America? (150) and alleged offenders (136). Out of Statistics from the study include: org, or call the 24 hour National Domestic How many Liberty Bells have there been? the alleged victims, 90 were 18-40 year • 60 percent of Americans know a vic- Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or Answers in Friday’s Herald. old, 50 were 41-59, 13 were 0-17 and tim of domestic violence or sexual assault TTY 1-800-787-3224 or go to thehotline. 10 were 60-84. Out of the 154 alleged • Three out of four (73 percent) par- org.