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Upfront St. Peter’s offers ALCO to close its doors breakfast BY STEPHANIE GROVES Department employee Staff Writer Shirley Ryff said that the The Kids Summer [email protected] [Delphos] store was a good Breakfast program, spon- store and it was making sored by St. Peter Lutheran DELPHOS — The city money. She expressed infor- Church’s InReach/OutReach is losing its convenient and mation she received from Team, begins Monday. friendly discount retailer. In the Delphos ALCO store Free breakfast is served a little more than a week, manager Granzow, who was from 8-9 a.m. Monday ALCO will hang a banner not available for an inter- through Friday at the church announcing the store’s clo- view. at 422 N. Pierce St. sure and offer discounts of “There was trouble with All school-aged chil- up to 10 percent on merchan- the landlord,” Ryff explained. dren are welcome. dise. “It is a leaky building and the Operations Group lease payments continued to Survivor T-shirt Manager Diana Mullen, who increase.” has been with ALCO 16 Ryff said that at this time, pick up set years, said that employees there has been no indication came into work for a meet- that the company will look Cancer survivor T-shirt ing on Thursday and found into leasing another building pick up for the annual the district manager and the to re-open in the Delphos Relay for Life will be loss prevention employee in vicinity. held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. attendance. “Usually when we close Tuesday and June 18 at “We were told the lease down a store, we don’t go the Delphos Eagles. was up and that the landlord back and re-open another T-shirts will also be avail- would not renew it,” Mullen store,” Ryff said. able at the Relay on June explained. “We were all in a ALCO Stores Inc., has announced the Delphos store will close in September. (Delphos The Reichle Klein Group 21 at the Community Track state of shock.” Herald/Stephanie Groves) manages the property and at Jefferson High School. The closing will elimi- pleted closing the Vermillion than 30 years in the retail loss,” Mullen stated. “It when contacted, would not nate approximately 15 full- store. In addition, the store in building formerly inhabited will be September before comment on the store clos- DAAG jewelry and part-time positions. Just North Manchester closed this by Val Corp. the store will be complete- ing. recently, the Delphos store year also. “I’m upset with it clos- ly closed.” summer camp set manager Terri Granzow, com- Mullen has spent more ing and for the town’s ALCO Marketing See ALCO, page 10 The Delphos Area Art Guild will offer a Jewelry-making Camp as part of its Summer Ottoville VFD to host 139th annual NOVFA Convention Camps 2013 offerings. Morning and afternoon BY ALEX WOODRING session will be held from Staff Writer June 17-20 in the for- awoodring@putnamsenti- mer AFLAC building at nel.com Second and Main streets. Campers will learn a variety of jewelry-making OTTOVILLE — The techniques such as bead- Northwest Ohio Volunteer ing, wire wrapping, cord Firemen’s Association knotting, polymer clay and (NOVFA) will hold its gemstones as well exploring annual Volunteer Firemen’s jewelry-making from re- convention in Ottoville purposed and found objects. this year. The convention, Call 419-741-4118 or reg- now in its 139th year, is ister online at delphosareaart- an annual event celebrat- guild.com by Monday. ing the region’s volunteer firemen through games and events. The convention kicks off Sports June 14 with the Firemen’s Challenge at 4 p.m. followed by a Waterball Contest at 5 Lancers sneak p.m. Waterball is a fan favor- by Wildcats ite event where participants use fire hoses to force a hang- MIDDLE POINT — ing ball onto their opponents Lincolnview defeated side in tug-of-war fashion. Jefferson 3-2 in ACME Both of these challenges will baseball Friday evening at take place on Church Street Lincolnview. in Ottoville. The Lancers scored the A staple of the conven- winning run in the 7th as tion is the Queen’s Contest in Youtsey scored on a wild which a fireman’s daughter is pitch with two outs. elected queen. Registration is Pitching dominated the from noon to 1:30 p.m. with The Ottoville Volunteer Fire Department will host the 139th annual Northwest Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Assoc. contest as both teams com- the preliminary interview fol- Convention June 14 and 15. Above: the Ottoville department participates in the 2012 parade hosted by the Delphos Fire bined for only 5 hits. Eli lowing. The contest begins at Department. (Herald file photo) Farmer picked up the victory 5:30 p.m. at Ottoville High in relief of Roberts. Austin School. ing at 9 a.m. The meeting tion host. The convention is capped drawing and presentation will Jettinghoff who went the dis- The convention picks up will cover important volun- At noon, the Ottoville by a parade at 1:30 p.m. with be held at the convention’s tance was the losing pitcher. again on Saturday with the teer fireman topics as well as VFW will host a Past a trophy presentation and headquarters, the Ottoville Hunter Binkley, Tyler NOVFA Convention meet- picking next year’s conven- President’s Luncheon. raffle drawing to follow. The Fire Department. Rice and Josh Teman had hits for Jefferson. Farmer and Richey led the Lancer offen- sive attack. Jefferson 010 001 0 - 2 3 3 Lancers 000 200 1 - 3 2 2 WP - Farmer LP - Jettinghoff 2B - Farmer (L) Records: Lincolnview 2-0, Jefferson 0-2.

Forecast Partly cloudy today with highs in the upper 70s. Partly cloudy tonight with lows around 60. See page 2. Index Obituaries 2 Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland State/Local 3 TUMC sets Strawberry Festival Politics 4 open Music in the Park series Community 5 Janice Freund, left, Kathy Waldick and Norma Feathers Violet Ragtime Rick and Chefs of Dixieland are the first offering for the Sports 6-7 prepare strawberries for the Trinity United Methodist Church June Jubilee Strawberry Festival set Wednesday at the church. Delphos Rotary Club’s Music in the Park series which begins at 6 p.m. Classifieds 8 The annual spring offering includes shredded beef or chicken sand- Sunday in the Hanser Pavilion at Stadium Park. The seven-piece tradi- Television 9 wiches, homemade macaroni salad, baked beans and strawberry tion Jazz band is made of family and friends from Toledo dressed in World briefs 10 shortcake, angel food cake, fruit pies, ice cream and beverages. restaurant attire and aprons who love to entertain and have fun. Food Meals are dine-in or carry-out. A free-will offering will be accepted. and refreshment service will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Nu-Tones are on All proceeds support mission projects. (Submitted photo) slate for June 23. (Submitted photo) 2

2 – The Herald Saturday, June 8, 2013 www.delphosherald.com For The Record IT WAS NEWS THEN FUNERAL The Delphos One Year Ago Rossford, where he will play basketball. leader. A carry-in dinner was served KAVERMAN, Daniel L., The Black Swamp Mustangs will Williams, a 6-foot-3 forward, averaged with Cora Link and Mrs. M. C. Maloney 50, of Delphos, funeral ser- HeraldVol. 143 No. 252 host its fourth annual “Get to the 21 points, 10 rebounds and four assists as hostesses. The July meeting will be vices will begin at 11 a.m. Nancy Spencer, editor Point” Top 25 Car and Truck Show on his senior year on a St. John’s team that held at the home of Mrs. James Cross, today at Harter and Schier Ray Geary, general manager Saturday. Dash plaques will be award- finished at 17-5. with Mrs. Fred Kiggins as co-hostess. Funeral Home. Visitation will Delphos Herald, Inc. ed to the first 50 entries. Additional 50 Years Ago – 1963 75 Years Ago – 1938 be held one hour prior to the Don Hemple, advertising awards include “Best of Show,” “Best Four Delphos youths are on the Another splendid program was service. Burial will be at a manager Engine” and “Best Paint.” Van Wert American Legion baseball enjoyed by the members of the Delphos later date. Memorial contri- Lori Silette, 25 Years Ago – 1988 team. Dan Cramer, Tom Goedings, Bill Kiwanis Club at the weekly meet- butions may be made to the circulation manager George Odenweller of Odenweller’s “Dusty” Laudick and Jack Koch are ing of the club which was held at the family. To leave condolences Clothing Store, 237 N. Main St., says all on the squad. Other team members Beckman Hotel Tuesday. The enter- for the family, visit harterand- The Delphos Herald he will take a lot of good memories are Dean Hirn, Dave Kiehl, Bob Johns, tainer was a Delphos young man, Jim schier.com. (USPS 1525 8000) is published with him when he leaves the store. Terry Adams, Dean Summersett and Buchholtz, whose ability as a magician daily except Sundays, Tuesdays RENNER, Deloris Jean, and Holidays. After serving Delphos and the area Dave Overholt, all of Middle Point, and is well known and whose feats of leger- 85, of Gomer, funeral services The Delphos Herald is deliv- community for 78 years. a “going out Dean Osburn, Tom Waldron, Denny demain mystified the Kiwanians. will begin at 2 p.m. today ered by carrier in Delphos for of business sale” starts Wednesday. Knittle, Tom Kindall and Jerry Pollock, The members of the local council of at Gomer United Church $1.48 per week. Same day George’s father and uncles, Joseph, all of Van Wert. the Catholic Ladies of Columbia held of Christ. Burial will be in delivery outside of Delphos is Leo, Syl and Theodore, started the store Mrs. Larry Schwertner entertained their monthly meeting in the council Pike Run Cemetery, Gomer. done through the post office in 1910. the members of the Fortnite Pals rooms Tuesday evening. Five-hundred Preferred memorials are to for Allen, Van Wert or Putnam Tony Rode, treasurer of the Elida Club and one guest, Mabel Porter, was played at the conclusion of the Putnam County Hospice, Counties. Delivery outside of Future Farmers of America and son of Wednesday in her home on East Third meeting. Mrs. Joseph Bauer held high Allen County Children’s these counties is $110 per year. Entered in the post office Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rode, was present- Street. Cards were played with first score, Tillie Stepleton, second, Mrs. Museum or American Cancer ed with a check by Larry Vandemark honors going to Mrs. Joseph Mesker, William B. Gladen, third and Clara in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as Society. To leave condolences Periodicals, postage paid at of the Elida Young Farmers. The check second to Lucy Mueller and third to Hanley, fourth. for the family, visit harterand- Delphos, Ohio. will be used to sponsor Rode and Mrs. Arthur Kindley. Agnes Yochum The Daughters of Reformation, a schier.com. Darren Long, the chapter vice president received the traveling prize. Lutheran class, convened in the monthly 405 North Main St. and son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Long, at Members of the Women’s Society session Tuesday evening at the home of TELEPHONE 695-0015 the leadership conference this summer of World Service of the Evangelical Lucile Freund, north of this city. Vera LOCAL PRICES Office Hours in Washington, D.C. United Brethren Church met Thursday McClure and Betty Lloyd were guests. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. St. John’s graduate Mike Williams in the social rooms of the church. A Ruth Davis was in charge of devotionals Corn $7.01 POSTMASTER: has signed a national letter-of-intent short devotional period preceded the and an article on “Family Worship” was Wheat $6.61 Send address changes to attend Owens Technical College, noon day meal with Ethel Beech as given by Emma Vera Mittermaier. Soybeans $15.51 to THE DELPHOS HERALD, 405 N. Main St. Delphos, Ohio 45833 TODAY IN HISTORY Associated Press Woodrow Wilson over U.S. American chief executive to The Broadway show Kevin Millwood and five ORRECTIONS handling of the sinking of address a joint session of the “Hairspray” won eight Tony Seattle relievers combined C Today is Saturday, June 8, the Lusitania. British Parliament. Awards, including best musi- on a no-hitter, the third The Delphos Herald wants the 159th day of 2013. There In 1942, Bing Crosby In 1987, Fawn Hall began cal; “Take Me Out,” Richard in franchise history, and to correct published errors in are 206 days left in the year. recorded “Adeste Fideles” testifying at the Iran-Contra Greenberg’s play about a gay the Mariners beat the Los its news, sports and feature Today’s Highlights in and “Silent Night” in Los hearings, describing how, baseball player, was chosen Angeles Dodgers 1-0. articles. To inform the news- History: Angeles for Decca Records. as secretary to National best play. Today’s Birthdays: room of a mistake in published On June 8, 1953, the U.S. In 1967, 34 U.S. service- Security aide Oliver L. Five years ago: Former first lady Barbara information, call the editorial Supreme Court ruled unani- men were killed when Israel North, she helped to shred Skyla Whitaker, 11, and Bush is 88. Actor-comedian department at 419-695-0015. mously that restaurants in attacked the USS Liberty, a some documents and spirit Taylor Placker, 13, were Jerry Stiller is 86. Comedian the District of Columbia Navy intelligence-gathering away others. shot to death along a country Joan Rivers is 80. Actress Corrections will be published could not refuse to serve ship in the Mediterranean. In 1998, the National road near Weleetka, Okla. (A Millicent Martin is 79. on this page. blacks. Eight tornadoes (Israel later said the Liberty Rifle Association elected suspect, Kevin Sweat, faces Actor James Darren is 77. struck Michigan’s Lower had been mistaken for an actor Charlton Heston its trial.) Actor Bernie Casey is 74. Peninsula, killing 126 peo- Egyptian vessel.) president. A man went on a knifing Singer Nancy Sinatra is BIRTHS ple, according to the National In 1972, during the Ten years ago: rampage in Tokyo, killing 73. Singer Chuck Negron ST. RITA’S Oceanic and Atmospheric Vietnam War, an Associated Frustrated and angry over seven people. (Three Dog Night) is 71. A boy was born June 5 to Administration; most of the Press photographer captured delays, a coalition of the Rafael Nadal won his Musician Boz Scaggs is 69. Susan and Joseph Calvelage deaths were caused by an the image of 9-year-old Phan nation’s mayors meeting in fourth consecutive French Rock musician Mick Box of Delphos. extremely powerful twister Thi Kim Phuc (fahn thee Denver asked federal offi- Open title in a rout, 6-1, 6-3, (Uriah Heep) is 66. Author A boy was born June 5 to in Flint. kihm fook) as she ran naked cials to bypass state gov- 6-0, again spoiling Roger Sara Paretsky is 66. Actress Jacqueline and Nathan Kohls On this date: and severely burned from the ernments and give them the Federer’s bid to complete a Sonia Braga is 63. Actress of Ottoville. In A.D. 632, the prophet scene of a South Vietnamese money they needed to beef career Grand Slam. Kathy Baker is 63. Country A boy was born June 5 to Muhammad died in Medina. napalm attack. up homeland security. Yani Tseng of Taiwan musician Tony Rice is 62. Latasha Coil and Travis Van In 1845, Andrew Jackson, In 1973, Gen. Francisco Poland voted to join the became the first rookie in Rock singer Bonnie Tyler is Dyke of Spencerville. seventh president of the Franco relinquished his post European Union in 2004. 10 years to win a major, 62. Actor Griffin Dunne is United States, died in as Spain’s prime minister Annika Sorenstam won beating Maria Hjorth on 58. “Dilbert” creator Scott Nashville, Tenn. while remaining as chief of the LPGA Championship for the fourth hole of a playoff Adams is 56. Actor-director In 1861, voters in state. her fifth major title. Spain’s with a 5-foot birdie on the Keenen Ivory Wayans is Tennessee approved an In 1978, a jury in Clark Juan Carlos Ferrero won the 18th hole to win the LPGA 55. Singer Mick Hucknall WEATHER Ordinance of Secession County, Nev., ruled the so- French Open men’s final Championship in Maryland. (Simply Red) is 53. Musician WEATHER FORECAST passed the previous month called “Mormon will,” pur- with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 victory One year ago: Nick Rhodes (Duran Tri-county by the state legislature. portedly written by the late over Martin Verkerk. President Barack Obama Duran) is 51. Rhythm-and- Associated Press In 1915, Secretary of billionaire Howard Hughes, George Foreman declared “the private sec- blues singer Doris Pearson TODAY: Partly cloudy. State William Jennings was a forgery. was inducted into the tor is doing fine,” prompting (Five Star) is 47. Actress Highs in the upper 70s. Bryan resigned in a dis- In 1982, President Ronald International Boxing Hall of Republican Mitt Romney to Julianna Margulies is 46. Northwest winds around 5 agreement with President Reagan became the first Fame. ask, “Is he really that out Actor Dan Futterman is mph shifting to the southwest of touch?” (Obama quickly 46. Actor David Sutcliffe in the afternoon. clarified his remarks, saying is 44. Actor Kent Faulcon TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. it was “absolutely clear that is 43. Rhythm-and-blues Lows around 60. South winds Brighten Every Day the economy is not doing singer Nicci Gilbert is 43. around 5 mph. fine.”) Actress Kelli Williams is 43. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of with a Great Smile In Cairo, Egypt, a mob Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle showers and thunderstorms. of hundreds of men assault- Giffords, D-Ariz., is 43. Highs in the lower 80s. South Nothing feels better than a white, bright, healthy ed women holding a march Actor Mark Feuerstein is winds 5 to 15 mph. smile. That’s why we offer a full line of demanding an end to sexual 42. Contemporary Christian SUNDAY NIGHT: general and cosmetic dental services to harassment. musician Mike Scheuchzer Showers and chance of thun- keep your teeth beautiful. I’ll Have Another’s bid (MercyMe) is 38. Actor Eion derstorms. Lows in the mid for the first Triple Crown in Bailey is 37. Rapper Kanye 60s. South winds 10 to 15 NEW PATIENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! 34 years ended shockingly West is 36. Blues-rock musi- mph. Chance of precipitation in the barn and not on the cian Derek Trucks (The 80 percent. racetrack when the colt was Derek Trucks Band) is 34. MONDAY: Showers likely scratched the day before the Folk-bluegrass singer-musi- and a slight chance of a thun- Open Mon-Wed-Thurs 8-5, Belmont Stakes and retired cian Sara Watkins (Nickel derstorm. Highs in the mid Fri 8-11 from racing with a swollen Creek) is 32. Actress Torrey 70s. Chance of precipitation Call for appointment tendon. DeVitto is 29. 60 percent. MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in 419.692.GRIN Lana Marie Salazar the lower 60s. (4746) June 8, 2005 - Dec. 17, 2006 You will never be forgotten. Bluelick Road Dr. Jacob Mohr For though we are apart closed Monday www.mohrsmilesohio.com General Dentist You are always and forever The Allen County Engineer Alive within my heart. Timothy Piper has announced Mom, Dad, Lena, Luke, Bluelick Road between State Lane and Lila Route 15 and Sugar Street will Grandma & Grandpa Mericle be closed for paving from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday. LOTTERY CLEVELAND (AP) — These Ohio lotteries were drawn Friday: Mega Millions 01-10-37-48-55, Mega Ball: 21 Megaplier 4 Pick 3 Evening 9-6-8 Pick 3 Midday 7-3-8 Pick 4 Evening 6-2-4-9 Pick 4 Midday 7-1-5-1 Pick 5 Evening 6-5-4-9-2 Pick 5 Midday 0-5-7-0-2 Powerball Estimated jackpot: $60 million Rolling Cash 5 02-06-35-38-39 Estimated jackpot: $202,000 1

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STATE/LOCAL On the Banks of Yesteryear ... PET CORNER By the Delphos Canal Commission The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets waiting for adoption. Each comes with a spay or neuter, first shots and a heartworm test. Call 419-991-1775.

Pearl, a 3-year-old Boston terrier mix, is incredibly toned and car- ries herself like the world True to her name, Miss is watching. She has a ter- Mousey is a discreet and rific spotted pattern and quiet cat with manners. This adorable floppy ears. Pearl 4-year-old domestic longhair is an excellent jumper with is fluffy, soft and loving. She speed to boot, so she’s has lived in a colony and ready to play her way into gets along well with other your heart. cats. She enjoys being petted in any position and relishes belly rubs.

The following pets are available for adoption through The Van Wert Animal Protective League: Cats Swimmers enjoy a dip in the pool that used to be located in Waterworks Park in Delphos. Notice the style of swim- M, 3 years, shots, neutered, yellow, black and white, suits. (Submitted photo) name Buttercup and Rexy M, 3 years, shots, dew-clawed, neutered, black/gray/ white, named Figero Kittens Swimwear through the years M, F, 7 weeks, calico, gray M, F, 6 months, angora, gray striped As the weather warms, we start to swim. Swimming was also a gender peared. Then the arms were uncovered, M, F, orange, tabby think of what to wear to the pool, lake separate activity – men and women on the pants were shortened, necklines M. 6 months, gray, tiger or ocean. Swimming and swimwear different beaches. plunged and backs were bared until the Dogs have changed with the times although Swimsuits were originally bathing suit reached the point of as little cover- Shephard mix, F, 3 yrs, black and brown, name Bella not in the sequence you might expect. gowns for women and long underwear age as possible. Pyrenees Lab, M, 3 1/2 years, blonde, shots, name Cavemen swam but probably not so for men. Modesty and protection from The Delphos Canal Museum has a Carson much as a leisure activity than as a the sun prevented bathing suits from swimsuit from those early years donated Lab/Beagle/Dalmation, M, 3 years, fixed, shots white means of getting somewhere or as a part showing any skin. The suits were made by a daring relative of the owner. You with black spots, name Casper of bathing. At times through the years, of wool and worn with woolen stock- will find many interesting articles of Shepherd mix, F, 3 years, fixed, yellow, name Foxy learning to swim was promoted more ings and thus, very heavy when wet. As clothing from yesteryear on a visit to the Mix, F, 1 year, black and brown, medium size, name to save a life than as a leisure activity. swimming became more popular, the Delphos Canal Museum. Lucy During the great flood of 1913, many swimsuit slowly evolved. Lighter mate- Hours are 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays Patterdale Terrier, 3 years, shots, black and white, name people drowned because they couldn’t rials were used and the stockings disap- and 1-3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Mollie

For more information on these pets or if you are in Second Chances need of finding a home for your pet contact The Animal Protective League from 9-5 weekdays at (419) 749-2976. If you are looking for a pet not listed, call to be put on a waiting list in case something becomes available. Heroes take organ donation Donations or correspondence can be sent to PO Box 321, Van Wert, OH 45891. on foot for Dash for Donation Information submitted a cured individual received or to give hope to the more NPAC announces season Jackie Blosser and her than 118,000 individuals unveiling press conference sister-in-law, Michelle waiting for their life-saving Information submitted Helmig, of Allen County are transplant. heroes on foot. Jackie’s son, Dash registration has hit VAN WERT — Find out who will be coming to the Christopher, was a donor in the pavement. Whether partic- Niswonger stage in the new season at the Niswonger 2013- 2007 and both will run on ipating in the Team Challenge 14 season unveiling press conference event on Wednesday, Dash “Team Christopher’s or individually, through the June 12 at noon. A new season will begin in September and Crew” to inspire young 5K run or family walk, or deliver nationally acclaimed artists all the way to May. Area adults to make the decision a child six and under chas- media, including WANE TV, Lima’s Hometown Stations, to donate. ing mascots down Nationwide T102, WIMA, WTLW-WOSN, The Lima News, The Times The sea of green reminds Boulevard, all 5,000 expected Bulletin and VW Independent along with season sponsor Jackie and Michelle that Dashers will form a “sea of Statewide Ford and sponsor partners, will take part in an event Christopher’s legacy lives on green” to support organ, eye that unveils each of the 25 featured performances. For the first through the gifts he gave and and tissue donation. time ever, the Niswonger will feature a premier event. A light the donation story they share Donation heroes lie in the streets to spread aware- Join the movement to save lunch will be served by Willow Bend Country Club to the first in their community. each individual who says ness and support of donation lives now and register for the 175 attendees. The press conference will be held in the Lecture “Our decision for “yes” to donation and reg- in the organization’s annual Dash today by visiting dash- Hall and will seat 175 with standing room available. Christopher to be a life- isters their decision to be an Dash for Donation race. fordonation.org. Take advan- saving organ donor gives organ, eye and tissue donor Attendees participate in tage of the “I’m a Hero!” me peace of mind knowing in the Ohio Donor Registry. the Dash in honor of their rate and register as an organ, that in his death lives were The heroes on foot are loved one’s gift of life, to eye and tissue donor today at saved,” Blosser said. those individuals who take to celebrate the second chance lifelineofohio.org. VW Rib Fest Tug-of-War challengers sought Information submitted “Last year’s winning team, represent- The entry fee is $40 per team (or $5 ing Cooper Farms, is pretty confident no per team member). Complete rules and The Van Wert Rib Fest will be scene one can defeat them,” said Larry Lee, entry forms are available at the CVB of this year’s second annual Tug-of-War CVB executive director. “They dare any- office at 136 E. Main Street. Rules competition. The contest sponsored by the one to take them on!” can also be found at visitvanwert.org/ Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors This year’s competition will take documents/2013TugofWarRules.pdf. Bureau will pit teams from area businesses place in front of the entertainment stage An entry form can also and organizations against one another with at the Rib Fest beginning at 3 p.m. The be found at visitvanwert.org/ the ultimate winner taking home the trav- number of teams is unlimited, but each documents/2013TugofWarEntryForm. eling trophy and bragging rights. team must have exactly eight members. pdf. Van Wert Farmers Market opens VAN WERT — On Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m., the Van Wert County Farmers Market will begin the 2013 season at 500 Fox Road. This season’s open- ing begins the 40th year for the Farmers Market. During the season, veg- etables, fruits, flowers and baked goods, grown and made by vendors from Van Wert, Paulding, and Mercer counties, will be available. The market will be open on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until early October. H.G. H.G.Violet Violet Equipment Equipment 2103 2103North North Main StMain St. DelphosDelphos, , OH 45833 OH 45833 Thanks for reading PhonePhone 419-695-2000 419-695-2000 THE Telling The www.hgviolet.comwww.hgviolet.com ELPHOS Tri-County’sERALD D Telling The Tri-County’s StoryH Since 1869 THE Story Since ELPHOS ERALD 1869 D Telling The Tri-County’405 sN. StoryH Main Since 1869 St., Delphos, OH 45833 www.delphosherald.com Nancy Spencer, editor 419-695-0015 ext. 134 [email protected] Don Hemple, advertising manager 419-695-0015 ext. 138 [email protected] 00066410 2

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“He who cannot rest, cannot work; he who cannot let go, cannot hold on; he who cannot find footing, cannot go forward.” VIEWPOINT — Henry Emerson Fosdick, American clergyman (1878-1969) Combating cell phone theft, protecting Ohioans BY U.S. SENATOR number –– which is similar to the VIN num- SHERROD BROWN bers on automobiles. However, thieves have also started tampering with those identifica- Last week in Dayton, I met 17-year-old tion numbers to avoid having stolen phones Tyree Horn — a recent high school gradu- turned off. ate and a recent victim of cell phone theft. According to the Pew Research Center, as Ohioans, like Tyree, should be able to focus of last year, about 87 percent of Americans on their lives on school and work. own a cell phone – and about 45 They shouldn’t have to think twice percent are smart phones. At one about using their cell phone in their time, the most valuable item most daily routine. However, Tyree was Ohioans carried was their wallet. leaving work when a man followed Today, an iPhone can cost up to him off the bus and stole his phone. $849 to replace. Unfortunately, Tyree’s story And in addition to cost, sto- is all too common. In Cincinnati, len cell phones, unlike stolen Cleveland and Columbus, I heard iPods or mp3 players, contain similar accounts from victims an inherently dangerous threat. of cell phone theft. While these Cell phones – especially smart crimes aren’t always violent, they phones, like Blackberries, Droids, are always panic-inducing and and iPhones – carry a lot of per- costly for people who rely on cell sonal information. When thieves Does it ever end? I think not phones to connect with relatives, Brown pocket them, they’re also stealing And so it begins. NANCY SPENCER pay bills online or even find directions. access to e-mail inboxes – and potentially The flowers are blooming, the shrubs need Ohioans shouldn’t be targeted for crime credit card and bank account information. trimmed, the weeds are ever present. just because of the phone in their pocket or That’s why I’m working to stiffen Summer is here! I know not officially, but purse. penalties for the brazen thefts we’ve who looks at a calendar for these things. However, cell phones are an easy tar- been seeing in communities through- All I know is that I can’t seem to get caught On the get for criminals because they’re easy to out our state. The Mobile Device Theft up. When I’m inside, I see all the stuff that resell. Cell phone carriers — like Verizon Deterrence Act, which I am cosponsoring, needs done outside and vice versa. Other hand and Sprint—use subscriber identity module would impose criminal penalties of up to Laundry is piling up. Thankfully, most of “SIM” cards, which deactivate cell phones five years in prison for intentionally evading it is clean and just needs put away. Don’t look when they are reported stolen. However, the database by tampering with cell phones. in the corners and in some cases, anywhere, and again. Seems a bit silly to me. What’s the thieves often just replace the SIM card or With industry support, this consumer-pro- because you will find dust, dirt and even some point. You get it all just so but it doesn’t stay switch carrier so they can use the phones — tection bill can help Ohioans keep their cell cobwebs. But if you’re coming to see me, you that way. Does anyone believe you when you or sell them. phones safe. don’t really look at that stuff do you? say, “I just cleaned that yesterday?” They look To combat these thefts, the cell phone By imposing tougher penalties, we can I am looking forward to finishing up the at it with a raised eyebrow and I can hear, “Sure industry agreed to use a national, intercon- “spring cleaning” on the landscaped island in you did,” even though it’s not said aloud. help deter these widespread thefts, and help the back yard. Once that’s done, I can trim My mother had a system. This got cleaned nected database that keeps track of the unique law enforcement officials dedicate their time those mean, nasty bushes with the sharp-as- on this day, that got cleaned on that day. And, identity numbers assigned to each phone –– and resources to stopping other criminal needles thorns and get that all cleaned up. I she stuck to it. Laundry day was Thursday and the International Mobile Equipment Identity activity. will feel so much better and when I look out the if you wanted it washed, it better find its way back window. I won’t have to turn away and to the kitchen. pretend I don’t see it. (I’ve gotten really good She cleaned and I cooked because we both at that much to my husband’s dismay.) equally despised the other’s job. It worked out Dogs to earth Maybe I’ll clean out that closet that has well. been calling my name. Oops. There I go again. Well, she abandoned me and left with this WASHINGTON — You KATHLEEN PARKER ous, is utterly snooty when it Never happy with what I’m doing. big house to clean all by myself. (This is not a might say I have a dog in comes to pets. I once spot- I don’t know how you guys feel about guilt trip, mom. Really.) this fight. ted a woman with a cud- cleaning house but I find it a little depressing. I However, how things work out is that she is He’s tiny. He’s blind. His dly canine next to her in get everything done and then I turn around and now cooking where she lives, the one thing she bark is decidedly unmanly Point the Amtrak “Quiet Car” and someone has left their toys out (You know who relegated to me. and his bites, usually in asked her secret. Proudly, she you are!) and the once-clean kitchen counter is So, it’s Saturday morning and I have a long defense against things that of View whipped out a letter from her now cluttered with dirty glasses, etc. Who left list of things I’d like to get done. Of course, can’t be seen, are forgivably psychiatrist. Well, that’s one that there? Couldn’t you see that it was all nice I’ve made it in my head so there is no evidence innocuous. way. and clean? Don’t you see the dishwasher just to if something doesn’t get done. Smart, right? I am his seeing-eye who dropped him off at the The rest of us are out the left? Smh (shaking my head). Heh, heh. human. shelter saying they were tired of luck, but perhaps not for I’m just as guilty. I do a drop and run by the The one flaw with that theory is that all you I adopted Ollie from a of him, had bought him from long. With gentleness of sink a lot. I prefer to clean up while I’m cook- have to do is look at it and ya know it didn’t get kill shelter four years ago via a pet shop knowing he was heart — and more sanity than ing. Then, when you’re done, you have those done. However, I can just say it wasn’t on my friends who visit the shel- blind. They did teach him the we’ve come to expect from dishes. A vicious cycle I tell you. list this week. ter weekly and grab what- word “no,” which stops him Washington — a bipartisan Then you get to do it all again — and again Sigh. ever is adoptable. Steve and in his tracks and for which I measure could open the way Squeaky Wangensteen are am grateful. for pet lovers to travel by rail shrewd and devilish people. Ollie is higher-than-usual with their canine and feline LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Their strategy: They invite maintenance, true enough, companions. you to dinner, wine and dine but his blindness is part of Four House members your higher energy rates DEAR EDITOR: Iberdrola/Heartland Wind reflected in . you, and then, while your his charm. He is fearless pre- have proposed the Pets on is in the area knocking on landowners’ doors What can you do? Educate yourself. Every defenses are down, say, “Oh, cisely because he knows I Trains Act of 2013 to allow talking about how their 475 foot wind turbines energy project has consequences and many look, he loves you so much. won’t let him hurt himself. people to travel with their are beneficial to the Delphos community. They are detrimental to safety, health, property Don’t you want to take him Like a child confident of domestic pets. The act would would like to have approximately 150 turbines values, wildlife and the future economic via- home?” his mother’s proximity, he require that Amtrak devote connecting those in Van Wert continuing north bility of the area. These impacts are explored Which is to say, I was knows I’m right there. at least one car for kenneled of Route 30 to the Allen County line. at www.windaction.org. Ask your neighbor overserved — and went Except, alas, those times pets for passengers traveling If you allow it, we as taxpayers are going not to sign a wind lease or a land easement. home with a blind poodle. when work takes me away, less than 750 miles. to be paying for these wind farms many times Contact the Van Wert County Commissioners The Very Fortunate Ollie usually from D.C. to New The bill’s sponsors have over. Nobody is putting up a wind turbine with to express your concern (419-238-6159). — named for Olive Street York via the train, which focused primarily on the their own money. The one year, a $12 billion They will determine whether the residents — thus came to join a neigh- doesn’t allow canine travel- family and humane con- extension of the federal wind production tax of Van Wert County provide tax abatements borly menagerie that then ers. Not even a 6.5-pound cerns, earning the support of credit (PTC) that was added to the fiscal for this wind project that will be built in and included a three-legged cat, blind toy poodle. Instead, I the Humane Society of the cliff bill in January is helping to support wind around the Delphos community. Zoe, a gentle mutt named hire a sitter, which is expen- United States. companies. Yes, even the Dog Creek wind Please take a stance today to oppose the Jake, the pedigreed Miss sive and an absurdly unnec- “My dog, Lily, is part of project that is being proposed. Now, some proposed wind turbines. Maggie next door and yet essary burden. our family and travels with Ohio legislators are trying to sneak extended another Ollie further down, For reasons that remain us to and from California Mary Kay Klausing Ohio tax breaks into the state budget bill. With who is often mistaken for Bo mysterious, Amtrak allows all the time,” says Rep. Jeff Delphos federal and state tax breaks, the wind developer Obama. only service dogs. This, Denham, R-Calif., a co-spon- will be paying less than 20 percent of the proj- My Ollie had not been despite the fact that domes- sor. “If I can take her on a ect costs. The public will pick up the tab for the DEAR EDITOR: mistreated, but his care tic pets are more than wel- plane, why can’t I travel with rest. So what does this mean? Utility companies I would like to thank The Delphos had been minimal. He was come on airplanes for a fee. her on Amtrak, too?” are required to purchase a certain percent of Optimist Club for the flag project they did already 7 and was, as his If small enough, they can But there’s also an eco- wind power. Because of the high cost relative for Memorial Day. Our town looked great and vet puts it, “genetically be tucked under a seat. Yet nomic benefit. Dogs and to the low output of electricity, the per unit cost what a special message it brought. challenged.” (We don’t tell Amtrak, with trains naturally cats wouldn’t get a free is three to four times higher than electricity Vicki Gossman Ollie.) His previous family, noisy and not exactly luxuri- ride. They’d need tickets, from a standard power plant. These higher Delphos too. Who knows? Perhaps costs will be Amtrak could use the extra Moderately confused cash to hire restroom custo- dians. No self-respecting dog or cat would enter these foul places as they are customar- What I learned from Dad ily maintained. But more to the point, dis- To run allowing well-behaved pets in carriers to travel by train Saturday, June 15 makes little sense. We’re not talking about boarding goats Deadline: June 13 and chickens, though I’d take a goat to some of the cell- phone yackers who seem to Send us a photo with find themselves so fascinat- ing. Compared to many trav- a short write-up of elers whose company is far less appealing than a dog’s, “What I learned Ollie is hardly visible and from Dad”. rarely makes a peep. Any dog or cat causing a ruckus (under 150 words) can be forbidden from future travel. This important measure Cost: $10.00 is long overdue. It’s sensible, pro-family, humane, smart business and no one’s bother. Send to: Finally, a bipartisan mea- The Delphos Herald sure that offers an oppor- tunity for humans to be the c/o “What I learned from Dad” kind of people our dogs think 405 N. Main Street we are.

Delphos, OH Kathleen Parker’s email or email [email protected] address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. 1 www.delphosherald.com Saturday, June 8, 2013 The Herald – 5

COMMUNITY LANDMARK More This and old That news by HELEN KAVERMAN

My friend, Evy, and I the Rockford Republic ing this village a hunting spent all day Wednesday in (Rockford, Ill.) on 18 ground for pork, poultry, etc. Van Wert Gazebo The CD of A contributes for the Sisters of Notre Dame the Local History Room at January 1907 and is as fol- He was pursued for some school in New Guinea. (Submitted photo) the Putnam County Library lows: “Toledo, O., Jan. 18 — time last night and shot at, CALENDAR OF in Ottawa. Evy is trying An Ottoville, O., man who without evident effect, as he to teach me how to use was feasted on rabbits that was seen this morning swim- CD of A offers ‘Fall Prevention EVENTS Ancestry.com. Bless Her his friends had stolen from ming the canal. The presence Heart! Last week we spent him got revenge yesterday of his heights as occasions and Exercises’ to the public TODAY an afternoon at the Delphos by giving them a dinner at of considerable alarm, and 8:30-11:30 a.m. — St. Public Library. Both of which the chief food was he will, doubtious, soon be Information submitted John’s High School recycle, these libraries have won- three baked cats. The tails hunted down.” Another bear enter on East First Street. derful local history/geneal- of the cats had been shaved story was featured in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Delphos Court, hosted 9 a.m. - noon — Interfaith its annual Education Winners at its May meeting. The CD of A Thrift Store is open for shop- ogy rooms with up to date to resemble rabbits and the New Albany Daily Ledger equipment and friendly help- guests did not realize that (New Albany, IN), on 30 is proud to have welcomed the winners and their families and ping. listen to the young people express their faith in God and fam- St. Vincent dePaul Society, ful ladies on their staff. The they had eaten cats until the June 1854. It goes: “Nimrod home version of Ancestry dinner was ended.” — A railroad engineer last ily. The CD of A awards hundreds of dollars on the local, state located at the east edge of the and national level to the winners of the poetry, art and essays St. John’s High School park- and the library version Another article was pub- week saw a young bear in the are not exactly alike. I’m lished in the Elkhart Weekly woods, near Delphos, Allen competition. ing lot, is open. Thank you’s were received from the local libraries on funds Cloverdale recycle at vil- still learning the computer. Review. It also came out of County, Ohio and leaping Thanks to my grandson- Toledo and goes as follows: from the locomotive as it received to purchase new books. A special note of thanks was lage park. received from the Sisters of Notre Dame for a contribution to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — in-law, I have a very nice “The Butcher’s Revenge – was slowly under-way, he computer. It’s lightly used, Toledo, O., Jan. 18. — The caught the young bruin, had the school and their mission to help the less fortunate in New Delphos Postal Museum is Guinea. open. with Word XP, and a nice luscious tom cats were served a smart tussle, and captured The June meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the 12:15 p.m. — Testing of keyboard that doesn’t make at a banquet at Ottoville in him.” warning sirens by Delphos many mistakes. It makes me the form of hasenpfeffer, the Evy also provided me with Knights of Columbus hall. Nikki Wenzlick, a licensed physical Fire and Rescue. feel like a liberated woman principal meat of which usu- the following story which therapist, will speak on “Fall Prevention and Exercises.” 1-3 p.m. — Delphos Canal but once in a while, I hit ally is hare. A few nights ago appeared in the Cincinnati This meeting is open to the public, with dessert and refresh- Commission Museum, 241 N. the wrong key and have to some joker stole three rab- Daily Gazette on 15 February ments served. Main St., is open. call “Help”! Now I can type bits from the butcher shop 1870: “Accident at Delphos, 7 p.m. — Bingo at St. my articles at home, get it of Harry Sleuter, and after Ohio; Special Dispatch to June 9 John’s Little Theatre. on a flash drive, then take seeing him at a luncheon, the Cincinnati Gazette; Fort Joyce Kill that little memory card out told him the meal consisted Wayne, February 14. At Lee Lauck SUNDAY to Dickman’s Insurance and of his stock. To get revenge, Delphos, Ohio, to-day John Helen L. Boroff 1-3 p.m. — The Delphos send it on the Internet. I he got them to eat hasen- Miller, a carpenter, while Shelly Holland Canal Commission Museum, still have to call Michelle or pfeffer, — He said he owed engaged in working upon the Dan Kramer 241 N. Main St., is open. Tony to help me open up the them a “treat” on account steeple of the Presbyterian Kevin Fuerst 1-4 p.m. — Putnam County document and save it. I have of the “joke.” He showed Church, lost his balance and Chrystal Patterson Museum is open, 202 E. Main learned how to close it out. the skins of the cats served fell off the scaffolding, strik- Serenna Moening St. Kalida. Evy is a great genealogist. in the concoction after they ing on the roof of the build- Josh Osting We have three family names had eaten.” Seems to me; ing from which he rolled Jason Osting MONDAY in common; Rahrig, Suthoff my mother related a similar to the ground, dying almost June 10 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite and Grothaus (regard- story, which was told to her instantly. He was an old and Andrew Lause at Delphos Senior Citizen Kelsee Rittenhouse less how you spell it). She years ago by our old family esteemed citizen.” Todd Bonifas Center, 301 Suthoff Street. has given me print-outs of doctor, who once lived in This website contains sto- 6 p.m. — Middle Point Jack Franks Kemper (Brickwede), Krieft Ottoville. ries from all over creation. Village Council meets Virgil Kill 6:30 p.m. — Shelter from and Ardner families and During a family discus- There is so much information Happy Kelsey Skinner the Storm support group much more. Last week we sion about the old, old days? out there on the Internet. I do Birthday Josh Rostorfer meets in the Delphos Public found Philip Rahrig’s obitu- my son asked: “Were there know how to “Google” and I June Wagoner Library basement. ary in an 1888 issue of the really bears in this country know of many “elders” out 7 p.m. — Middle Point Delphos Weekly Herald on back in the pioneer days.” there who are on Facebook, council meets at town hall. micro-film. We shouted with There was a lot of wild- just to keep up with their 8 p.m. — Delphos City joy! life in this area in the old grand-kids. Sure — some For all the news that matters, Schools Board of Education Evy finds so many inter- days. One tale was told in kids and grown-ups too, put subscribe to The Delphos Herald meets at the administration esting newspaper clips on a the Cincinnati Commercial too much on Facebook, but office. web site know as Genealogy Tribune on 2 July 1869. It it is a good way to commu- 419-695-0015 Delphos Knights of Bank. 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Donated by 6 – The Herald Saturday, June 8, 2013 www.delphosherald.com SPORTS Grothaus follows in footsteps of Grove pole vaulters By JIM METCALFE The wind really didn’t bother him, as it Staff Writer apparently did some. [email protected] “For me, I simply had to relax and not let the nerves get to me. When you get nervous, COLUMBUS — No pressure! you tend to forget your form and rush things,” Columbus Grove senior Collin Grothaus he continued. “I just had to make sure I kept only had to “live up” to former Division III everything back and not get out in front or pole vault champions Heath Nickles (twice) get in a hurry. “It’s a good feeling to go out and Tyler Wolfe as he was going for the title my senior year and end up on the podium. It’s during Friday afternoon’s Division III State what I’ve been aiming for ever since I was in Track and Field Championships at venerable junior high. I worked hard, especially in the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Ohio weight room, and it really helped me build State University campus. my body up and give me more confidence.” Mission accomplished! Shumate’s sophomore teammate, Schylar He cleared 15-3 on a windy, cloudy and Miller, took eighth in the girls pole vault ear- chilly late-spring day. lier with a make at 9-6. “They both came to a practice this week “I’m extremely happy. Though this wasn’t and gave me some advice. They joked that my personal best, I got here and placed,” she I ‘had’ to win,” Grothaus recalled. “It feels said. “I was really nervous but I tried to be great to win and join those guys as champi- calm. I used this experience as a chance to get ons.” to know things and learn some lessons about Grothaus, who was seventh last year, had what it takes to do well at this level.” to alter his strategy some because of the less- With a young crew of Lady Bearcats than-ideal vaulting weather. returning for next year - save one senior - “The wind made me change my plan a Miller knows things are looking up. little bit; I was going to come in at 13-6 but “I know I have to put more focus into the decided to come in at 13 feet, make a vault vault,” she added. “I run cross country, other and then go from there,” he explained. track events and play volleyball and basket- He had hoped to do better, especially since ball. I think I’m a good all-round athlete but it was his finale, and when he had clinched, he vaulting is more specific; you really need to went for more using a different pole. work on it and that’s what I plan to do.” “The only thing is, when I used it before, Ottoville senior Anthony Eickholt ended it was in 84-degree weather; it wasn’t the Columbus Grove’s Collin Grothaus makes a 15-3 vault for a state championship dur- up eighth in the boys pole vault, clearing same,” he added. “I missed miserably on the ing Friday afternoon’s Division III State Track and Field Championships at venerable 13-0. first two tries at 16-2 and thought I had the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Ohio State University campus. (Delphos Herald/ “I’m glad it’s over. It’s a lot of fun to be third but I didn’t clear it. The state record Charlie Warnimont) here, though, but extremely nerve-racking,” was 16-1 by Heath and I wanted to try and he reflected. break it.” and talked to my coaches and I was told to senior Lucas Shumate, who finished fifth in When his day began, the clouds started His senior Bulldog teammate, Dakota simply relax,” he said. “I then went out and that same event with a toss of 154-4 when he to part and the sun came out; however, that Vogt, came in second in the boys discus. He threw my best today of 169-9 and then the was 15th coming into the meet at 150-6. lasted only briefly and when the wind seemed wasn’t nearly as pleased after the expecta- winner threw a 173-footer. What bothers me “I came in with an attitude of nothing to to pick up, it became more difficult. is I have thrown better this year - well over lose. I was down here last year but didn’t tions of placing third a season ago. See STATE, page 7 “I didn’t throw very well in the prelimi- 180 feet - and didn’t even approach it today. place, so I had a good idea of what to do,” he naries today but I got into the finals. I went I’m not happy.” explained. “There are a lot of good athletes One who was happy was Spencerville here and I just threw with no fear.”

Spencerville’ Lucas Shumate took the podium for his fifth-place finish at the state track finals.

Anthony Eickholt flies over the bar for his eighth-place state finish in boys pole vault.

Grove Bulldog Dakota Vogt tossed a 169-9 to for state runner-up Friday. Bearcat Schylar Miller placed eighth in the state in girls pole vault. 1

www.delphosherald.com Saturday, June 8, 2013 The Herald — 7 Knights baseball takes 9-1 loss in state semifinal

BY BRIAN BASSETT RBI to run the score to 6-0. DHI Correspondent Senior Venice Roberts entered on the [email protected] mound for the Knights in the top of the sev- enth, and didn’t have any better luck facing COLUMBUS — The Newark Catholic the Green Wave. Catholic struck four four baseball team did something to Crestview runs and four hits to add to its lead, includ- Friday in the Division IV state semifinal that ing a two-run double off the bat of second no one else had this season - hit junior ace baseman Mitch Cox to run the score to Damian Helm, hard. 9-1, which it would remain after Buchanan The Green Wave put up six earned runs retired the side in the seventh. and nine hits on the Knight lefty en route to Despite the loss, Wharton was extremely a 9-1 victory and Huntington Park in down- pleased with his team and how far it had town Columbus. come. “We were shell shocked,” admitted “Tremendous effort by our kids,” he said. Crestview coach Jim Wharton. “No one “I’m so proud of them. Our seniors have has hit Damian like that. When this hap- led us this year, and we are definitely going pens, it kind of gets everyone back on their to miss them. We have a good core, a good heels. Unfortunately, we just weren’t able to nucleus, coming back (next season). We’ll, recover.” at some point, reflect on that and start work- The Newark Catholic (23-10) offensive ing on getting back to this beautiful venue.” attack started in the top of the first when Helm (9-1) took the loss for the Knights leadoff-hitting third baseman Mike Lohr - his first of the season. He went six innings, reached on an infield single which was giving up six earned runs on nine hits while almost caught by junior shortstop Bryce walking none and striking out two. Richardson. “I think Damo didn’t have the pop that Center fielder Hunter Nance later reached he’s had. Wheter it’s just the course of the on a two-out single before Lohr and Nance season and the number of pitches that he’s stole third and second bases respectively. logged, of whether it was nerves. We’ll take First baseman Chayce Crouch then scored time to sit down and evaluate this. He’s just Lohr when he grounded into a fielder’s a great player and a competitor for us. We’re choice, and left fielder Aaron Jurden did going to learn from this and he’s going to the same to plate Nance and give the Green be a better pitcher because of it,” Wharton Wave an early 2-0 lead. Crestviews Isaiah Simerman awaits a throw while a Newark Catholic runner slides added. “If we make some of those plays early into third. (Delphos Herald/Brian Bassett) Buchanan got the win for his four-hit out- (it’s a different game),” continued Wharton. ing in which he allowed an earned run, while They didn’t go as errors on the scoreboard, third. Shortstop James Thomas doubled and little bit, and we just had some soft stuff up walking none and striking out two. but I thought we were a little bit tentative. In Nance singled. Thomas later scored on a in the air,” explained Wharton. Crouch and Jurden each had three RBIs this environment against a very good hitting passed ball, and Nance was plated when The Knights finally answered in the for Catholic, while Nance was 3-for-4. team, which they showed today, you’ve just Jurden hit into a fielder’s choice to make the home fourth when senior first baseman Jake No Knights had multiple hits. Simerman got so compete.” score 4-0. Harmon reached on a one-out single and had a triple for and extra-base hit, and Roop The Knights picked up their first hit on Crestview (19-8) went down one-two- scored on and RBI single by sophomore recorded the lone RBI. Newark Catholic righty Drew Buchanan in three in the home third, and the team man- right fielder Jordan Roop. NEWARK CATHOLIC 202 020 3 - 9 13 0 the home second when junior third baseman aged only four hits all afternoon. That was the last time Crestview would CRESTVIEW 000 100 0 - 1 4 0 Isaiah Simerman ripped a triple to the right “I think a little bit of it was the deficit that dent the plate, however. WP - Buchanan center-field gap. He was stranded at third, we were dealing with. I thought (Buchanan) Meanwhile, The Green Wave put up two LP - Helm however. changed pitches and changed location on us more in the fifth. Lohr and Nance single, and 2B - Thomas (N), Cox (N). Catholic was back at it in the top of the pretty well. We were out on out front foot a Crouch and Jurden each picked up another 3B - Roop (C). Ohio MLB Capsule

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He allowed solo walked to force in another ­ STOCKS Quotes of local interest supplied by EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS IRT-1845A-AClose of business June 7, 2013 Member SIPC IRT-1845A-A Member SIPC State Description­ Last­Price­ Change (Continued from page 6) Ben Bilimek and Kade Carey, ninth in the 300 hurdles (40.86); Spencerville Dow­Jones­Industrial­Average­­ 15,248.12­­ 207.50­ S&P­500­­ 1,643.38­­ 20.82­ at 8:19.03 and the Grove unit of Jake junior Anthony Schuh, 13th in the 110s NASDAQ­Composite­­ 3,469.21­­ 45.16­ “I usually like to vault in the wind Graham, Colton Grothaus, Alex Shafer (15.61); Crestview freshman Isiaah American­Electric­Power­Co.,­Inc.­­ 46.15­­ 0.48­ but when it swirls like it did today, it’s and Alex Giesige, 12th at 8:20.09; Kline, last in the boys 400 meters AutoZone,­Inc.­­ 416.68­­ 1.29­ harder,” he ended. “If it”s with you, you Grove junior Megan Verhoff, 12th in (53.42). the St. John’s 4x1 boys of Bunge­Limited­­ 69.49­­ 0.55­ use it to your advantage. If it’s against the girls discus (114-3); Ottoville senior sophomore Nick Mariz, seniors Will BP­plc­­ 42.95­­ -0.20­ you, you try and make the best of it. Tammy Wannemacher in the girls shot Buettner and Ben Youngpeter and Citigroup,­Inc.­­ 51.60­­ 0.77­ When it swirls, you have to be patient, put; and St. John’s junior Spencer Ginter junior Luke MacLennan (did not fin- CVS­Caremark­Corporation­­ 58.49­­ 0.60­ Dominion­Resources,­Inc.­­ 55.64­­ 0.34­ take as much time as you can and see (boys shot put). ish); and Rieman, who did not finish Eaton­Corporation­plc­­ 65.62­­ 1.22­ what it will do.” Those that made it out of Friday’s in the 110s. Ford­Motor­Co.­­ 15.73­­ 0.29­ Columbus Grove senior Trevor preliminaries were the Fort Jennings In the Division II ranks, the Van First­Defiance­Financial­Corp.­­ 22.33­­ -0.43­ Schroeder placed eighth in the boys shot 4x2 girls crew of junior Emily Grone Wert boys 4x8 of sophomore Connor First­Financial­Bancorp.­­ 15.06­­ 0.05­ put with a toss of 52-4. and seniors Lori Bruskotter, Kaitlin Holliday, junior Seth Kopp and seniors General­Dynamics­Corp.­­ 79.12­­ 1.27­ “I was down here last and saw all the Stechschulte and Macy Schroeder, fifth Kase Schalois and Jared Fleming ral- General­Motors­Company­­ 35.03­­ 0.59­ guys we had on the podium and thought (1:46.58); the Lady Musketeer 4x4 lied to finish fourth in a school-record Goodyear­Tire­&­Rubber­Co.­­ 14.82­­ 0.17­ Huntington­Bancshares­Incorporated­­ 7.68­­ 0.13­ that would be great to have happen to quartet of Stechschulte, Bruskotter, 7:54.57 in the finals. Health­Care­REIT,­Inc.­­ 68.29­­ 0.36­ me,” he began. “I was nervous but not as Schroeder and senior Elaina Maag, In the prelims, the Cougar 4x4 The­Home­Depot,­Inc.­­ 78.74­­ 1.48­ nervous as I expected to be for my first fifth (4:03.66); Spencerville sopho- of Seth Kopp, Fleming, sophomore Honda­Motor­Co.,­Ltd.­­ 37.14­­ 0.38­ time. I did what I had to do against the more Kacie Mulholland, fifth in the Quincey Salcido and sophomore Nick Johnson­&­Johnson­­ 84.91­­ 0.45­ competition.” girls 400-meter dash (58.09); Grove’s Krugh qualified sixth in a time of JPMorgan­Chase­&­Co.­­ 54.27­­ 0.77­ Schroeder had plans to make it this girls 4x1 of freshman Raiya Flores, 3:24.77 but its 4x2 of Krugh, Kopp, Kohl’s­Corp.­­ 51.96­­ 0.62­ far in another event: the discus. junior Julia Wynn, senior Jessi Smith senior Kavon Pierce and junior Terrence Lowe’s­Companies­Inc.­­ 41.60­­ 0.90­ “I actually am better at that event. and sophomore Sydney McCluer, sixth Branson didn’t move on, finishing 12th McDonald’s­Corp.­­ 98.28­­ 1.60­ Microsoft­Corporation­­ 35.67­­ 0.71­ I sat down with the coaches midway (51.12); Jefferson senior Cody Biglow, (1:31.44). Pepsico,­Inc.­­ 82.51­­ 0.85­ through the season and we decided to eighth in the 110-meter boys hurdles in The Elida 4x4 - having its first Procter­&­Gamble­Co.­­ 77.75­­ 0.93­ focus more on the discus because of 15.20 (he later false-started in the 300s); male state runners in a long time - Rite­Aid­Corporation­­ 3.03­­ 0.13­ that,” he added. “It’s surprising that I McCluer, ninth in the girls 100-meter of senior Brandon Stinson, sophomore Sprint­Nextel­Corp.­­ 7.24­­ -0.10­ didn’t make it out of Regionals in that hurdles (15.67); and Grove senior Derek Clark Etzler and seniors Nick Pauff and Time­Warner­Inc.­­ 58.77­­ 1.29­ but I did in the shot.” Rieman, ninth in the boys 300-meter Quentin Poling qualified third (3:22.64). United­Bancshares­Inc.­­ 12.05­­ 0.07­ Others that were in final events but hurdles (40.40) The lone Lady Cougar in action this U.S.­Bancorp­­ 35.87­­ 0.49­ Verizon­Communications­Inc.­­ 50.24­­ 0.27­ did not place were the Lincolnview boys Those who did not advance out of day, junior Amanda Clay, qualified ninth Wal-Mart­Stores­Inc.­­ 76.33­­ 0.70 4x8 relay of Bayley Tow, Jeff Jacomet, the prelims were Collin Grothaus, 11th in the girls 400 (58.86). 8 – The Herald Saturday, June 8, 2013 www.delphosherald.com

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HI AND LOIS Tomorrow’s Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013 MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013 involvements, especially if you have to contend with some unusual In the year ahead, you should Prepare for some strong and distractions. be able to make a major change in serious realizations in the year SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- a project, effectively turning it into ahead. If you take things in stride, Dec. 21) -- There are some people two separate endeavors. Both will your “coming of age” will do within your social circle who could do well, thanks to your innovative wonders for your self-esteem. help you achieve an important ideas. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) objective. For best results, play GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Should you agree to participate things loose and friendly. -- Two interrelated projects might in a friend’s endeavor, make sure CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. have a good potential for profit if it has strong potential for success. 19) -- Guard against an inclination they’re handled in tandem. Try Otherwise, your hard work could to try charting a different course to see the big picture, and act be for naught. from your usual route. There is a accordingly. CANCER (June 21-July 22) strong chance that any variation CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A friend’s innovative idea might will work against you. BLONDIE -- A clever friend might discuss a have every chance of success. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. new idea. If you believe it to be a But you’ll need to be careful not 19) -- A clever friend might good one and there’s room for you to use tactics that could hurt your be able to help you resolve a to share in it, do so. reputation. complicated matter. However, be LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- We LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- careful about blindly accepting all have varied roles to play in life. Instead of figuring out a new just any solution. You’ve been a giver for a while -- method to get around some PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) now it’s time to start receiving. obstacles, try the old way. Sticking -- It’s OK to feel you can’t lose, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) with what works should be your as long as you study matters and -- If you take an old venture apart, strategy. don’t carry things to the extreme. you should be able to discover new VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Be positive, but also prudent and ways to make it profitable. Don’t -- Although you believe it to be realistic. be afraid to get a little messy. a seller’s market, you should still ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- conduct your business with care. -- Once you make a commitment, Your many accomplishments will You could be more vulnerable than you will be expected to keep it. not only be for yourself, but for the you realize. If you back out, others will lose benefit of others. Your efforts will LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) respect for you. bear much fruit. -- As long as you don’t allow TAURUS (April 20-May 20) BEETLE BAILEY SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) your emotions to overrule your -- Don’t betray the trust of someone -- Usually, what we know is more logic, you could fare very well. who expects you to abide by your significant than who we know. Make sure that you view all new word. If for some reason you find However, when it comes to the developments from a realistic it necessary to do so, you’d better present cycle, your social contacts perspective. have a darn good excuse. will be of vital importance. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- -- Be sure to keep your mind on the COPYRIGHT 2013 United Feature Dec. 21) -- A casual acquaintance task at hand in your professional Syndicate, Inc. might ask for help sorting out a problem. Don’t hesitate to ask for a fee if it falls in your occupational domain. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An alliance has an excellent chance of being successful. You’re instincts will tell you who will be productive and who won’t. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. SNUFFY SMITH 19) -- You’re presently in a cycle where good things could come without much effort. Reap the benefits, but don’t take anything for granted. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It isn’t likely you will feel comfortable if you’re allowed to play only a minor role in a big project. You belong up front, calling the shots. Find a way to get there. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ability to capably balance several endeavors at the same time gives you an edge over the competition. Don’t waste it. TAURUS (April 20-May HAGAR THE HORRIBLE 20) -- It can be unwise to change your mind at the last minute, but there are plenty of times when it’s necessary. Today, you might need to call an audible for a good reason. 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HIST Pawn Pawn Mountain Men Ice Road Truckers Swamp People Pawn Pawn LIFE Ring of Fire Army Wives The Client List Ring of Fire MTV Girl Code Girl Code Girl Code Girl Code Girl Code Girl Code Teen Wolf The Show Ridic. NICK See Dad Wendell The Karate Kid Friends Friends SCI Rise Dinosaurs Godzilla Pterodactyl SPIKE Kick-Ass Batman Begins PICKLES TBS Big Daddy Big Daddy Wedding Crashers TCM The Lavender Hill Mob A Slight Case of Murder A Slight Case of Larceny It TLC Long Isla Long Isla Medium Medium Breaking Amish: Brav Medium Medium Breaking Amish: Brav TNT Transformers Falling Skies Falling Skies Falling Skies Falling Skies TOON Teen Looney Squid King/Hill King/Hill Cleveland Fam. Guy Fam. 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He an ammunition belt, went to the corner and because he heard two kinds of gunfire — a SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A gunman did not appear to be wounded. pointed a rifle at a woman in a car and told her shotgun and a handgun — but only saw one with an assault-style rifle killed at least six “We are not convinced 100 percent that the to pull over, Rathner said. He then signaled to person. people in Santa Monica on Friday before suspect who was killed operated in a solo or a second car, also driven by a woman, to slow “The shotgun blast was first. It was either police shot him to death in a gunfight in the alone capacity,” Seabrooks said. down and began firing into the vehicle. him or the partner who shot eight to 10 hand- Santa Monica College library, authorities All of this unfolded about 3 miles from “He fired three to four shots into the car gun shots,” Gillespie said. “Then after I saw said. where President Barack Obama was attending — boom, boom, boom, right at her,” said the gunman I heard more shots and I ran out Santa Monica Police Chief Jacqueline a fundraising luncheon. Cunningham, who went to the woman’s aid of the library through the emergency exit.” Seabrooks told reporters the rampage began Three women with gunshot wounds were and saw she was wounded in the shoulder. As Gillespie ran across campus, he said at a house in the coastal city before the gun- admitted to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical “I can’t believe she didn’t have worse inju- he saw a car in front of the English build- man, dressed all in black, made his way to Center, said Dr. Marshall Morgan, the chief ries,” Cunningham said. ing that was riddled with bullet holes, had Santa Monica College. of emergency medicine. One died, another She said the gunman then abducted the shattered windows and a baby’s car seat in Seabrooks said he killed two people in the was in surgery, and the third was in serious woman in the first car and drove away. the back. house, which caught fire, two more people as condition but doing well, he said. From there, the scene shifted to Santa Another student, Khwanfa Wilepananon, he moved several blocks toward the campus, Three other women went to UCLA Medical Monica College, located in a neighborhood of said he and a friend were on the library’s and then two more on campus. Center Santa Monica with relatively minor strip malls and homes more than a mile inland third floor when they heard a loud bang and a He entered the library and fired on other injuries, Morgan said. One has shrapnel-type from the city’s famous Santa Monica Pier, woman’s scream coming from the first floor. people but didn’t hit them, Seabrooks said. injuries and the two others had injuries not Third Street Promenade and its expansive, As he and a friend fled downstairs, he said Several students in the library reported related to gunfire, he said. sandy beaches. they heard two shots. hearing gunfire, and one witness said he Jeff Furrows of the Santa Monica Fire Jimes Gillespie, 20, told The Associated “It was so scary,” said Wilepananon. “It heard a woman scream. Department said there was extensive fire Press he was in the college’s library studying was so dark and I was scared. We didn’t know “The officers came in and directly engaged damage inside the home where two bodies when he heard gunfire, and he and dozens of what to do.” the suspect and he was shot and killed on the were found, and one of the wounded women other students began fleeing the three-story Santa Monica police Sgt. Rudy Flores said scene,” Seabrooks said. was found with a gunshot wound in a car building. numerous witnesses called to report that the She identified the gunman as 25 to 30 nearby. “As I was running down the stairs I saw shooting near the college began with a man years old and dressed all in black, wearing Jerry Cunningham Rathner, who lives near one of the gunmen,” said Gillespie, who on a street corner near the college firing shots what appeared to be a ballistic jacket. the house, said she heard gunshots and came described the shooter as a white man in his at vehicles, including a bus. The campus was searched for a second out onto her porch to see a man shooting at 20s, wearing cornrows in his hair and black California Highway Patrol Officer Vince shooter, and a man dressed entirely in black, the residence. Soon, the building erupted in overalls. He said the man was carrying a Ramirez said his agency began receiving 911 with the words “Life is a Gamble” on the flames and was billowing smoke. shotgun. calls just minutes before noon. ALCO (Continued from page 1) ing results; sales increased to Ohio man faces 329 charges $496 million or 3.5 percent; ALCO Store Inc’s. annual same-store sales decreased report released on April 23, 1 percent; net earnings were in missing women case 2013, showed that during fis- $1.7 million or $0.48 per Associated Press A telephone message left for Tim McGinty said the indictment cal year 2014, the company share, compared to last year’s one of his attorneys after business covers only the period from August expects to open no less than adjusted earnings of $0.21 per COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man hours on Friday wasn’t immediately 2002, when the first of the women five stores and is currently in share; and adjusted SG&A accused of holding three women returned. disappeared, to February 2007. process of closing four stores. expense was 27.2 percent of captive in his run-down home in Castro was arrested May 6, Castro will be arraigned on the During fiscal year 2013, the sales, a slight improvement Cleveland for a decade and fathering shortly after Berry broke through a charges next week, and a trial judge company opened five addi- over last year’s 27.4 percent. a child with one of them has been door at the home, yelled to neigh- will then be assigned. tional stores and closed four ALCO Stores Inc., for- indicted on 329 charges including bors for help and frantically told a The investigation continues, stores, resulting in a year-end merly known as Duckwall- murder, kidnapping and rape, pros- police dispatcher by phone: “Help McGinty said. And when the indict- total of 217 stores. The com- ALCO, purchased the 14 dis- ecutors said. me. I’m Amanda Berry. I’ve been ment process is completed, the pany’s strategy for store devel- count stores owned Val Corp. A Cuyahoga County grand jury kidnapped, and I’ve been missing county prosecutor’s capital review opment is to increase sales and of New Castle, Ind., in early returned the indictment Friday for 10 years, and I’m, I’m here, I’m committee will weigh whether the profitability at existing stores 1997 and opened the Delphos against Ariel Castro, a former school free now.” case is appropriate for seeking the by refining the merchandising store on April 22, 1997. The bus driver fired last fall. Berry, 27, told officers that she death penalty. mix and improving operating new store featured many of Castro, 52, is accused of kidnap- was forced to give birth in a plastic Days after the women were res- efficiencies. the same offerings that Val ping Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus pool in the house so it would be cued from Castro’s home, McGinty In fiscal year 2013, the stocked, but a better mix of and Michelle Knight and holding easier to clean up. Berry said she, had said at a news conference company saw these operat- merchandise. them captive along with a 6-year- her baby and the two other women that capital punishment “must be old girl he fathered with Berry. rescued with her had never been to a reserved for those crimes that are The grand jury charged Castro doctor during their captivity. truly the worst examples of human US officials long denied with two counts of aggravated mur- Knight, 32, said her five pregnan- conduct.” der related to one act, saying he pur- cies ended after Castro starved her “The law of Ohio calls for massive data trawling posely caused the unlawful termina- for at least two weeks and “repeat- the death penalty for those most Associated Press tion of one of the women’s pregnan- edly punched her in the stomach depraved criminals, who commit cies. Castro also was indicted on until she miscarried,” authorities aggravated murder during the course WASHINGTON — Top officials of the Bush and Obama 139 counts of rape, 177 counts of said. of a kidnapping,” he added. administrations have repeatedly denied in recent years that the kidnapping, seven counts of gross She also said Castro forced her to Attorneys for the three women National Security Agency collected massive caches of phone sexual imposition, three counts of deliver Berry’s baby under threat of said Friday they were letting the and Internet data taken from millions of Americans. felonious assault and one count of death if the baby died. She said that judicial process unfold in the case. Pressed during sworn testimony in congressional hearings possession of criminal tools. when the newborn stopped breath- “We have a great legal system and in other public settings, senior national security officials Castro’s attorneys have said ing, she revived her through mouth- plus confidence and faith in the have said the government’s cutting-edge electronic monitoring he would plead not guilty to any to-mouth resuscitation. prosecutor’s office and its deci- is narrowly focused and preserves the civil liberties of ordinary indictment. Castro, during his brief The women had vanished sepa- sions,” they said in an emailed state- Americans. arraignment last month, tried to hide rately between 2002 and 2004, when ment. On Friday, Obama himself acknowledged the existence his face, tucking his chin inside his they were 14, 16 and 20 years old. The Associated Press does not of the programs even as he gave the government’s standard shirt collar, and did not speak. They haven’t spoken publicly since usually identify people who may rationale to ease fears that Americans’ privacy rights are being Castro is being held on $8 mil- their rescue. be victims of sexual assault, but the violated. lion bail. He has been taken off Castro’s two brothers were names of the women were widely “By sifting through this so-called metadata, they might suicide prevention watch, jail offi- arrested with him but later were circulated by their families, friends identify potential leads of people who might engage in terror- cials said this week. He has told jail cleared of involvement in the case and law enforcement authorities for ism,” Obama said during an exchange with reporters at a health guards he won’t accept news media and were released. years during their disappearances care event in San Jose, Calif. interview requests. Cuyahoga County prosecutor and after they were found. Obama’s comments marked the first time a U.S. president publicly acknowledged the government’s electronic sleuthing on U.S. citizens. They came in response to media revelations and published classified documents that detailed the govern- ment’s secret mass collection of phone and Internet commu- Obama raises cybersecurity, economy in summit nications. AP White House Previewing their talks, rise of a peaceful China and region where China is seek- When top officials in the Obama and Bush administrations Correspondent Obama said he would also seeks “economic order where ing to expand its trade and have been asked in recent years whether U.S. citizens’ com- stress the importance of nations are playing by the influence. munications were swept up as part of government surveillance, RANCHO MIRAGE, human rights, another sensi- same rules.” He called for Obama told donors at they’ve often responded with swift, flat denials. Obama’s Calif. — Opening a two-day tive issue with the Chinese. the U.S. and China to work a Democratic fundraiser predecessor, George W. Bush, sidestepped what he described summit, President Barack For his part, Xi did not together to address cyberse- Thursday that he under- as a kerfuffle about his administration’s secret electronic Obama drew attention to mention cybersecurity, curity. stands the concerns many intelligence-gathering efforts. contentious economic and human rights or North Korea, “Inevitably there are areas Americans have about the cybersecurity issues Friday another area of potential ten- of tension between our coun- potential threat China’s rapid night as he warmly received sions between the two pow- tries,” Obama said, adding rise poses to the U.S. New Lincoln math pages Chinese President Xi Jinping ers. that it’s in the interest of both “The transformation to a California desert estate Speaking through a trans- countries to work together. that’s taking place in China for high-stakes talks. lator, Xi said both leaders However, Obama’s urg- is extraordinary. And never suggest more education Under a shaded walkway were “meeting today to chart ing of Xi to stop reported in the history of humanity Associated Press when Lincoln was 17 — as temperatures surged above the future of U.S.-china Chinese hacking against have we seen so many people Lincoln likely worked in the 100 degrees, the two lead- relations.” He added that the U.S. could be overshad- move out of poverty so rapid- CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Two book intermittently over sev- ers — in white shirts and suit the world has “reaped huge owed by new revelations that ly,” he said. “And yet, when math-notebook pages recent- eral calendar years while his coats but no ties — greeted benefits” for the relationship Obama’s own administration you look at the challenges ly authenticated as belong- family lived in Indiana, the each other and walked side between both countries. has been secretly collect- they face and you look at the ing to Abraham Lincoln sug- married professors said. They by side to start their first The two leaders were ing information about phone challenges we face, I’ll take gest the 16th president, who think he could have started in-person meetings since Xi meeting at the 200-acre and Internet use. The actions our challenges any day of the was known to downplay his as early as the age of 10 and took office in March. Sunnylands estate just out- of both China and the U.S. week.” formal education, may have believe his work happened “Our decision to meet so side Palm Springs, Calif. underscore the vast techno- U.S. officials see Xi, spent more time in school while he was in school. early (in Xi’s term) signifies They were to take questions logical powers that govern- who took office in March, than usually thought. “Most people say he the importance of the U.S.- from reporters Friday eve- ments can tap to gather infor- as a potentially new kind And the Illinois State went to school for anything China relationship,” Obama ning after a bilateral meeting, mation covertly from indi- of Chinese leader. He has University math professors between three months and said. He noted the unusual then hold a working dinner viduals, companies and other deeper ties to the U.S. than behind the discovery say the nine months” over the course setting and said he hoped for Friday night and additional governments. many of his predecessors and work shows Lincoln was no of his life, Clements said. “more extended” and infor- talks Saturday morning. Obama, seeking to keep appears more comfortable in slouch, either. “We think he went to school mal talks that will lead to a Obama, seated next to the matter from trailing him public than the last presi- Math professors Nerida (up to) two years.” “new model of cooperation” Secretary of State John Kerry, through two days of China dent, Hu Jintao, with whom Ellerton and Ken Clements And very little of the work between countries. said the U.S. welcomes the meetings, addressed the sur- Obama never developed a said Friday at the university is wrong, he added. veillance programs for the strong personal rapport. in Normal that they’d recent- “He made very few errors, first time Friday morning. He Already the White House ly confirmed that the two and he always knew what he said the efforts strike “the is encouraged that Xi agreed pages were part of a previ- was trying to do,” Clements right balance” between secu- to the unusual California ously known math notebook added. “We’ve studied thou- rity and civil liberties as the summit. The talks will be from Lincoln’s childhood. It sands of these cyphering U.S. combats terrorism. void of the formal pageantry was found in the archives of books. You don’t always Answers to Friday’s questions: “You can’t have 100 per- that Chinese leaders often Houghton Library at Harvard get the feeling that ‘this guy Flamboyant Kansas City Athletics owner Charlie cent security and then also expect during state visits at University, where it remains. knew what he was doing.’” Finley briefly used a mechanical rabbit (named Harvey) have 100 percent privacy and the White House. The book, known as a The professors’ find sug- that would pop out of a hole behind home plate to zero inconvenience. We’re For the U.S., the most cyphering book in Lincoln’s gests Lincoln may have gone deliver new baseballs to umpires. going to have to make some pressing matter is China’s day, is a sort math workbook to school over as many as The largest packaged-food company in the world is choices as a society,” he said alleged cyberspying on the in which Lincoln wrote math three to five winters, accord- Swiss-based Nestle. during a health care event in American government and on problems and their answers. ing to historian Daniel Today’s questions: Northern California. businesses. Obama is expect- It’s the oldest known Lincoln Stowell, director of the What is the difference between a meteoroid, a Obama arrived late in ed to warn Xi against con- manuscript. Papers of Abraham Lincoln meteor and a meteorite? the day at the Sunnylands tinuing such practices, which Based on the difficulty of project at the Abraham What is unique about the thousands of caddies estate on the edge of the China publicly denies. the problems involved and Lincoln Presidential Library employed at China’s sprawling 12-course Mission Mojave desert. Xi arrived in Ahead of the summit, a dates on some of the pages in Springfield. The library Hills Resort? California Thursday follow- bipartisan group of lawmak- — 1824 and, on the recently owns one previously identi- Answers in Monday’s Herald. ing a trip to Latin America, a ers on Capitol Hill began authenticated pages, 1826, fied page of the book.