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Monsters rule box office again, p4 Limaland results, p6 The ELPHOS ERALD D Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869H 50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Monday, July 1, 2013 Delphos, Ohio Upfront Kasich signs $62B, 2-year Ohio budget Grant deadline By JULIE CARR SMYTH allowed to help him dot an “i.” Roughly 366,000 Ohioans would before he committed suicide. Associated Press “There is no reason why Ohio eligible for coverage beginning in Kasich’s decision to let stand sev- extended to July 8 cannot take its rightful place on the 2014 if the state expands Medicaid, eral controversial abortion-related The deadline for submis- COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. John mountaintop,” Kasich said. “There is a key component of Democratic provisions drew swift criticism from sion of proposals for St. Kasich signed the state’s $62 billion no reason why Ohio cannot reclaim President Barack Obama’s federal abortion-rights groups, as well as Peter Lutheran Church In state spending plan into law Sunday prominence. There is no reason why health care law. praise from foes of the procedure. Reach OutReach Team’s after vetoing an attempt by legisla- Ohio cannot be the greatest state in On taxes, Kasich vetoed a legisla- The new law will require doc- Righteous Returns! grants tors to block his administration from all of the states of the great country of tive attempt to impose the state sales- tors to check for a fetal heartbeat has been extended to July 8. expanding Medicaid to additional America. We can get there.” tax on transactions between out-of- through an external ultrasound when The church will give low-income residents — but left in The Medicaid limit was among 22 state Internet retailers and Ohio resi- a woman is seeking an abortion and away three $100 grants. place a new requirement that doc- line-item vetoes Kasich made to the dents, as well as rejecting several tax let her know if one is found. It does The requirements include: tors inform pregnant women seeking bill. It would have barred the state’s credits and exemptions. not prevent the doctor from perform- • The Righteous Returns! abortions of any fetal heartbeat. Medicaid program from covering His veto message said similar state ing the procedure, however, as last grant must be used to In an evening ceremony at the the additional low-income residents attempts on Internet sales taxes have year’s unsuccessful “heartbeat bill” help someone else; Statehouse, the Republican governor allowed under the Affordable Care sparked “extensive litigation” and he proposed. • The Righteous praised the two-year operating budget Act. In his veto message, he said believes it’s up to Congress to act “Kasich’s agenda is clear — to Returns! event must take that kicks in today for continuing his the veto would give him and the before such a move would be viable. put politicians in charge of wom- place within six months efforts to improve Ohio’s economy Legislature “maximum flexibility.” An exemption from new exotic en’s personal, private medical deci- of receipt of grant; and through an income-tax cut, business Kasich’s initial budget called for animal regulations for spider mon- sions — even in cases of rape or • A brief 5-10 minute incentives and new ways of funding expanding Medicaid. But GOP lead- keys was also vetoed. Kasich called it incest, or when a woman is faced with presentation must be made education. ers stripped the idea from the House “an unjustified step backward” from a serious threats to her health,” said in person to the St. Peter The bill’s full text sat nearly three version of the state spending plan in law enacted after Ohio drew attention Kellie Copeland, executive director congregation during a Sunday feet tall aside Kasich at the signing, April. The House went even further, for a 2011 incident in which dozens of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. morning worship service. high above 4-year-old Felix Plouck inserting a provision blocking the of lions, tigers, bears and other crea- To apply, send a 300- — the son of a cabinet member he expansion. tures were set free by their owner See BUDGET, page 10 500-word essay describing the proposed “Righteous Returns!” project to Pastor Old Fashioned Farmers Days this weekend Angela Khabeb, 422 N. Pierce St., Delphos OH 45833; or email [email protected]. Include a contact person with contact information. Grant recipients will be announced on July 25 (Christmas in July). The application pro- cess is open to anyone living in Delphos or sur- rounding communities. Sports TODAY Tri-County Little League K of C Indians at Delpha Chevy Reds, 6 p.m. LL 1st Federal Athletics at Ft. Jennings Musketeers, 6:30 p.m. Delphos Braves at Treece Landscaping Rockhounds, 6:45 p.m. Cottonwood Jam String Band Jubilee Bank of Berne Field Summerfest fun Greif Rangers at VFW Staff Report games, animal land, barrel held at 5:15 p.m. Information Cardinals, 7:45 p.m. LL [email protected] train rides and food vendors. will be given about different Spencerville Summerfest activities culminated on The Opening Ceremonies breeds of horses and what it Saturday. Above: 8-year-old Lanny Oakman shows off TUESDAY VAN WERT — For the at 9 a.m. on Thursday kick takes to maintain horses, such on the bungee jump. Below: Olivia Banschoyck, 6, slides Buckeye Boys Pony 37th time, the Old Fashioned off the festival. Special as the amount of feed, far- down the giant slide. (Delphos Herald/Stacy Taff) League Farmers Days celebration events include Antique Auto rier work and vet bills. There Willshire at VW will be held. This year’s fes- Racing Association exhibi- will be at least six different Elks 1197 (DH), 6 p.m. tival will be held at the Van tion car races beginning at types of horses in the arena to Smiley Park-Field 3 Wert County Fairgrounds 10 a.m., a car show with 50s compare and choose the best Tri-County Little League Thursday through Sunday and 60s music from 4-8 p.m. animal to fit your needs. Then Greif Rangers at Ft. and will feature a host of and a concert featuring the at 6 p.m., it’s the Draft Mule Jennings Musketeers, events and shows sure to Cottonwood Jam String Band and Horse Fun Night. 6:30 p.m. delight. at 7:30 p.m. The band plays Don’t miss the Tractor Delphos Minor League Since 1976, the celebra- all kinds of music, includ- Games beginning at 5 p.m. First Round - 4th of July tion has been held, although ing traditional Americana and the Kids Pedal Tractor Tournament: 2 games at 6 the first few years it was music, Appalachian, blue- Pull at 6 p.m. The day will and 8 p.m. (LL and Dia. 4) based in the Rockford area. grass, folk and country. Also wrap up with music from the It has been held at the fair- on Thursday, come see the 50s and 60s group Blind Date grounds since 1987. “Black and white dogs with in the Junior Fair Building. THURSDAY This year’s featured trac- a purpose” — the McEwen On Saturday, the featured Tri-County Little League tors are the Oliver-Hart Parr border collies — demonstrate events include the Antique 4th of July Tournament: and the B.F. Avery, but all herding sheep, ducks and Tractor Pull beginning at 9 semis 1 and 3 p.m., other brands of tractors are geese at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. a.m., the Pedal Tractor Pull at finals 7 p.m. welcome. On Friday, the AARA 9:30 a.m. and the MidStates Delphos Minor League Aside from tractor dis- races resume at 10 a.m. The Mule and Donkey Show at 4th of July Tournament: plays, those attending can OSU Extension Office will 9 a.m. A Barney Fife look- semis, 9 and 11 a.m.; see garden tractors, machin- be providing a demonstration a-like will appear at noon Finals 5 p.m. ery, gas engines, threshing featuring Carol Trice making and the lunch of soup, beans, demonstrations, metalwork- farmers market recipes using corn bread and grilled hot FRIDAY ing displays and blacksmith local foods at 2 p.m. and a dogs will begin serving at Tri-County Little League Don Bowlby during the show. milking demonstration will 11:30 a.m. 1st Federal Athletics at And don’t forget the flea mar- take place at 4 p.m. A horse Delphos Pirates, 6 p.m. LL ket and craft sales, carnival informational session will be See FARMERS, page 10 Forecast Lincoln Highway Bus Tour stops in Delphos, Gomer Chance of showers and a slight chance of a thunderstorm this morning. Then showers likely and a chance of thun- derstorms in the afternoon and throughout the night. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 60s. See page 2. Index Obituaries 2 State/Local 3 Announcements 4 Community 5 Sports 6-7 Classifieds 8 TV 9 World News 10 The Delphos Museum of Postal History and Gomer Welsh Museum were two stops on the list for a Lincoln Highway Anniversary Bus Tour Saturday. More than 50 participants took the bus tour from Van Wert headed east along Lincoln Highway. Delphos Herald/staff photos) 2 2 – The Herald Monday, July 1, 2013 www.delphosherald.com For The Record FUNERAL IT WAS NEWS THEN The Delphos MCKOWEN, Nancy Rae, 73, of Naples, Fla., Mass One Year Ago of the American Legion installed officers of Catholic Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m.