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Upfront Area schools a

deadline Monday good example
Voter registration

for Obama
The voter registration dead-
line for the Nov. 2 General
Election is Monday.
The Allen and Putnam
County Boards of Election are By MIKE FORD
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 [email protected]
p.m. Monday through Friday. “ ... if we as
The offices will also be open
until 9 p.m. on Monday. The
DELPHOS — President a nation are
Barack Obama announced
Van Wert County Board of this week that he would like going to spend
Elections is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
to see the academic year education
lengthened.
Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to Many school districts dollars and get
noon on Friday. On Friday
and Monday, the office will be
across the nation score low the most for our
marks but Tri-County schools
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Residents are qualified to reg- are not among them. Each investment, we
ister to vote in Ohio if they meet of the six public schools
received an Excellent rank-
should provide
all the following requirements:
— They are a citizen ing in the state’s latest stan- smaller class sizes
of the United States; dardized tests. As a whole,
the nation’s public schools
at the elemen-
— They will be at least
18 years old on or before the face problems unlikely to be tary level and
day of the general election;
— They will be a resident
solved by cutting the summer
break short, according to one
universal
of Ohio for at least 30 days local educator. preschool.”
immediately before the election Delphos City Schools Stacy Taff photo
in which you want to vote; Superintendent Jeff Price — Delphos City Schools
— They are not incarcer-
ated (in jail or prison) for
says if the government wants
to spend money as a way of
Superintendent Jeff Price Author visits Franklin Elementary
a felony conviction under solving challenges, it would spend education dollars and Dr. Paul Mullen visited Franklin Elementary School Tuesday to talk about
the laws of Ohio, another be wise to focus on small get the most for our invest- the books he’s written and encourage students to dream. When asked what they
state or the United States; class size and preschool. ment, we should provide dreamed of being, the students gave answers like a “rock star,” “princess,” “E.T.,”
— They have not been “I have not seen any smaller class sizes at the ele- “Spiderman,” and a “professional karate master.” Collin Bailey shows his fellow
declared incompetent for voting research indicating that mentary level and universal students the magic eye he found during an acting exercise with Dr. Mullen. Bailey
purposes by a probate court; and lengthening the school year preschool,” he said. “Those
— They have not been was awarded a T-shirt for his participation. Dr. Mullen is the author of “A Birthday
would help. The most viable are two very well research- Wish” and “The Day I Hit a Home Run at Great American Ballpark.” He is currently
permanently denied the
right to vote for violations information I have is that, if working on a third book about the New York Yankees.
of the election laws. we as a nation are going to See SCHOOL, page 2

Council places property

Residents may complete a
voter registration form at any
county board of elections; the

liens for cleanup

Ohio Secretary of State’s office;
BMV or Deputy Registrars;
Department of Job and Family
Services; the Department of BY GREG SCHERGER owned by Wells Fargo Bank,
Mental Health; the Department The Delphos Herald NA Trustee.
of Mental Retardation and • 625 E. Second St.,
Developmental Disabilities; the DELPHOS — Delphos $200, owned by Jennie Ruth
Women, Infants and Children
(WIC) office; the Rehabilitation City Council met in regular Miller.
Services Commission; any session Tuesday and passed Councilman Mark Clement
state-assisted college or univer- resolutions placing liens on questioned the method used to
sity that provides assistance to six properties within the city calculate the varying amounts
disabled students; any county for failure to comply with the of the liens. Safety Service
treasurer’s office; any pub- codified ordinance address- Director Greg Berquist indi-
lic high school or vocational ing removal of noxious weeds cated that the determination
school; or any public library. and excess yard growth. of the individual lien was
However, if updating a cur- Council has placed consider- based upon an hourly rate of
rent Ohio voter registration and able emphasis this year on $50 to complete a yard clean-
returning a completed change the ordinance addressing such up, noting that some proper-
of name and/or address form delinquent properties, passing ties required more extensive
by U.S. mail, it must be sent to previous similar legislation. effort than others or were
the county board of elections or The resolutions passed col- larger. Berquist also indicat-
the Secretary of State’s Office. lectively totaled the amount ed to council that bids from
of $975 sought by the city outside contractors to provide
to recoup clean up expenses the necessary yard services
Sports and included the following
properties:
were secured; however it was
found to be more cost effec-
THURSDAY • 229 East Third St., $400, tive to utilize city employees
Boys Soccer: Shawnee owned by Jeff Closson. in the effort.
at Fort Jennings, 5 p.m. • 604 East Jackson Council also passed on
Girls Soccer: Fort Jennings St., $75, owned by James third reading resolution 2010-
vs. LCC at Elida, 7 p.m. Wannemacher. 13 to accept the amounts and
Boys Golf: Sectionals
Mike Ford Photo • 714 South Erie St., $75, rates as determined by the
(Country Acres/
Auglaize), 9 a.m.
Seniors take Rotary Walking Tour owned by Roxanne Martin.
• 603 Jennings St., $150,
Budget Commission, autho-
rization of tax levies and cer-
Girls Golf: St. John’s Delphos Postal Museum Curator Gary Levitt speaks to high school seniors during owned by Mark Grunder.
and Lincolnview at Wayne the Rotary Club’s Senior Walking Tour. Levitt described the process each piece of • 615 Dayton St., $75, See COUNCIL, page 2

More options for seniors

Trace Invitational, 4 p.m. mail goes through from the time it’s placed in a mailbox to delivery. The walking tour
Volleyball: New Bremen is an annual event that highlights buildings on Main Street.

Gomer one of 14 U.S. cities

at St. John’s (MAC), 5:30
p.m.; Ottawa-Glandorf at
Elida (WBL), 5:30 p.m.;
Allen East at Jefferson
with high drug costs
to host ‘Welsh in America’
(NWC), 6 p.m.; Ottoville RICARDO ALONSO- drugs to treat chronic illness-
at Leipsic (PCL), 6 p.m.; ZALDIVAR es.
Spencerville at Lima Central The Associated Press Nonetheless, some seniors
Catholic (NWC), 6 p.m.; may be willing to pay more
Paulding at Lincolnview BY NANCY SPENCER miles, 3 million people inhabit Cymry made surnames out WASHINGTON — for greater peace of mind.
(NWC), 6 p.m. nspencer@delpho- Wales. The capitol is Cardiff of their fathers’ names. Thus Seniors with high drug costs Some of the most widely
sherald.com and the principal industries “David ap William” became will soon have more options used medications, including
Forecast are agriculture and mining. “David Williams.” to help them cope with Lipitor for high cholesterol,
Partly sunny GOMER — The Welsh The average temperature in Famous people of Welsh Medicare’s prescription cov- are not available as generics.
Thursday; Society of Northwest Ohio January is 40 degrees; in July, descent include: Dr. Johns erage gap. “The coverage of gener-
high in low and the Gomer Welsh 60 degrees. The average rain- Hopkins, financier J.P. Reversing a steady decline, ics in the gap has been fairly
Community Museum will fall is 50-80 inches. Morgan, evangelist Oral the number of prescription stable, but there has been
70s. See The national flag is a red Roberts, architect Frank
page 2. host “Welsh in America” plans covering at least some very little coverage of brand-
from 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday dragon on a field of white Lloyd Wright, comedian brand-name drugs in the name drugs,” said Bonnie
and 2-6:30 p.m. Sunday at (top) and green. The national Bob Hope, pop singer Tom “doughnut hole” coverage Washington, an Avalere
Index the Gomer United Church of
Christ.
flower is the daffodil and the
harp is the national instru-
Jones, actor Richard Burton,
Olympic gold medalist Bob
gap will triple next year, from researcher who worked on
Obituaries 2 35 to 106. That’s according the study. “This is the first
The traveling exhibit will ment. Richards, author Richard to an analysis of Medicare year we have really seen it
State/Local 3 only be hosted in 14 U.S. In the early days of Llewellyn, jazz pianist Dill
Welsh society, people had Jones and 17 signers of the data to be released today by come back.”
Politics 4 cities and is sponsored by the Avalere Health, a private The coverage expansion is
Community 5 Welsh government. no surnames or last names. Declaration of Independence,
They were simply known as 11 U.S. presidents, three vice research firm. partly the result of prodding
Sports 6-7 Welsh appetizers and tea
will be served at the exhibi- “David ap (son of ) William,” presidents and three U.S. At least two plans cover- by Medicare officials to get
Business 7 ing some brand-name drugs private insurers to offer more
tion. etc. When the official Act Supreme Court justices.
Classifieds 8 of Union was signed in The 93rd annual Gymanfa in the gap will be available in robust plans, Washington
Wales is the southwest
Television 9 appendage of England. Its 1536 between England and Ganu (Welsh Songfest) will every region of the country. said.
World news 10 surface features are rugged Wales, it was required that all follow the exhibit viewing at The enhanced coverage Medicare’s drug coverage
mountains, pictorial valleys Welshmen adopt surnames in 7 p.m. on Sunday. carries a higher monthly pre- gap is a cost-control idea that
and rolling hills with a craggy order to pass on property and The Welsh Museum will mium. And the plans offer has never been popular.
coastline. engage in other legal pro- also be open during the only a limited range of medi-
Covering 8,000 square ceedings. So, the resourceful exhibit times this weekend. cations in the gap, most often See MEDICARE, page 2
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For The Record

Council POLICE REPORT OBITUARY The Delphos
(Continued from page 1)
Driver cited for Daniel J. Clark Herald
tification of the same to the
county auditor. failure to yield Oct. 22, 1929
Vol. 141 No. 91
Nancy Spencer, editor
The rezoning of property At 2:57 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2010 Ray Geary, general manager
at 1303 E. Fifth St. and 307 a collision occurred when the Delphos Herald Inc.
Elida Road from R-1 to B-1, driver of one vehicle failed to Daniel J. Clark, 80, of Van Don Hemple, advertising manager
an action sought by Superior yield the right away at a stop Wert, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday at Tiffany Brantley,
Federal Credit Union for the sign. the Van Wert Manor Nursing circulation manager
proposed of constructing a Anthony Chambers, 29, of Home. William Kohl, general manager/
new financial facility at that Eagle Print
Delphos, was traveling south- He was born Oct. 22, 1929,
location was presented on bound on North Franklin when in Lima, to Dr. Daniel and The Daily Herald (USPS 1525
second reading and will be he came to the intersection Lillian (Holdgreve) Clark. 8000) is published daily except
brought before council for at First Street and proceeded On Jan. 24, 1953, he mar- Sundays and Holidays.
third reading and vote at the while Louise McRedmond, 79, By carrier in Delphos and
ried Colleen M. Oswalt, who area towns, or by rural motor
next meeting. of Delphos, who was stopped survives. route where available $2.09 per
In other matters, coun- at the stop sign on First street, Other survivors include week. By mail in Allen, Van
Times Bulletin/Ed Gebert cilman Clement questioned began to proceed westbound, children Ronald (Lois) Clark Wert, or Putnam County, $105
No one hurt in house fire City Auditor Tom Jettinghoff
regarding the current status
not seeing Chambers.
This resulted in
of Centerville and Denise
Clark of Dayton; brothers
per year. Outside these counties
$119 per year.
Firefighters from the Van Wert Fire Department of the wastewater account. McRedmond’s vehicle striking Ted (Sandy) Clark of Dayton Entered in the post office
battled flames and heavy smoke Tuesday morning as the Jettinghoff indicted he would Chambers’ car in the left side. and Bill (Maureen) Clark of in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as
present council with an update There was possible injury Lima; a sister, Mary (James) Periodicals, postage paid at
house at 519 Center St. in Van Wert burned. The flames Delphos, Ohio.
were reported at 9:15 a.m. by a neighbor. Members on this issue upon compiling to McRedmond and minor O’Neil of Dunbridge; and four
the third quarter data. No mail subscriptions will be
of at least one family had been renting the house but damage to both vehicles. grandchildren and two great- accepted in towns or villages
no one was home at the time of the fire. According to Councilman Knebel indi- McRedmond was cited for grandchildren. where The Daily Herald paper
Van Wert Fire Chief Jim Steele, no cause for the blaze cated his preference to con- failure to yield right of way He was also preceded in carriers or motor routes provide
has been determined, although the state fire marshal’s duct the Budget Committee after stopping. death by brothers Edward, daily home delivery for $2.09
Meeting after the first of the James, Robert and John Clark; per week.
office was on the scene Tuesday evening to investigate.
Damage was reported throughout the structure but was year upon completion of all Vehicle bumps and a sister, Ann Clark. 405 North Main St.
department budgets and nego- Mr. Clark retired from the TELEPHONE 695-0015
more extensive on the first floor. It took crews just over
30 minutes to bring the fire under control. tiations. moped rider Central Insurance Co. in Van Office Hours
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With respect to the 2011 At 3:13 p.m. on Monday, a Wert after 36 years as a Senior
POSTMASTER:
School
City budget, several council traffic collision occurred when Personal Lines Underwriter.
members expressed concern Send address changes
the driver of an unidentified He graduated from St. John’s to THE DAILY HERALD,
of potential funding cuts by vehicle bumped into a moped, High School in 1948. He was 405 N. Main St.
(Continued from page 1) Price views area districts’ the state; cuts that would affect causing its driver to fall off. an avid golfer and had been a Delphos, Ohio 45833
success as the sum of several all municipalities including Devin Rabe, 14, of Delphos, member of the former Wood’s
based ideas about how to parts. Good teachers are neces- Delphos. The severity and reported he was pulling up to Golf Course. He was a wood
improve instruction. I know sary but when students have impact of state cuts to the local his residence when a second carver and grew and made Scholars of the Day
that here locally we have seen stable, well-adjusted home- budget is complete unknown vehicle bumped him from bird houses out of gourds.
that students with a preschool lives, it shows in their grades at this time. Information from behind, causing him to fall off Dan was a sports fan enthusi-
experience, most of the time, much of the time. If the nation’s the State regarding potential his moped. ast. He served in the US Army
have less problems entering challenges in education stem funding cuts for municipalities The vehicle left the scene. during the Korean War.
the school atmosphere and that from various forms of social and other funding projects is Rabe claimed the vehicle was A private family service
continues through many of the fracture, governing from the not anticipated until February a green Grand Prix 4S. will be held, the Rev. Paul
early grades. Let’s put our top down with unfunded man- 2011, at the earliest. Rabe sustained no injury Miller officiating. Burial will
dollars into preventing some dates is closer to interference Council retreated to execu- and there was moderate dam- be in Woodland Cemetery,
of the problems before they than intervention. tive session to discuss the sale age to his moped. Van Wert.
or lease of city assets and no There is no visitation.
occur or become obvious.”
Because the nation’s
“Whether it’s government
or any organization, top-down further action was taken. Witness surprises Preferred memorials
are to the American Heart St. John’s Scholar of the
future depends on the success management can produce
intruder in
of those who are now chil- short-term gains but not long-
BIRTHS Association or the Alzheimer’s Day is Christie
dren, education is connected
to many poignant dynamics.
term growth. Whether you’re
managing a school, company A boy, Declan Cory, was
business Association NW
Chapter, 2500 N. Reynolds
Ohio Carder.
Congratulations
Price says education serves or country, you can run a tight Delphos Police responded Road, Toledo OH 43615. Christie!
born Sept. 24 to Brendan to the 400 block of North State
as a small-scale example of ship and get short-term gain and Kelly (Nomina) Barr of Street at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday Jefferson’s Scholar of the
many big-picture problems.
“You cannot view educa-
and there’s no doubt about that
but you will not see long-term
Columbus.
He was welcomed home by
in reference to a breaking and LOTTERY Day is Destiny
tion as an isolated system. The growth,” Price added. “We entering. Thomas.
a sister, Maisie Kathleen. The witness reported being CLEVELAND (AP) —
problems we see in educa- end up having an up and down Grandparents include Congratulations
tion are many of the same cycle. You can’t brow-beat inside the business when he These Ohio lotteries were
Bill and Karen Nomina of Destiny!
problems we have in society. people forever and get results; surprised an intruder that drawn Tuesday:
Delphos. had already been inside. The Kicker Students can pick up their
So, to look at education as an people have to own that and ST. RITA’S
isolated system and say we’re it comes from local control. intruder fled the area on foot. 0-2-6-6-1-8 awards in their school offices.
A girl was born Sept. 27 to The case remains under Mega Millions
going to fix it that way will Whether it’s a school or the Lyndsay Reynolds and Joseph
not work. We have to look at nation, local control to solve investigation. 02-10-13-36-38, Mega
education as a larger system of
the social problems we have in
problems at the local level
is always the best policy for
Grady of Delphos.
A girl was born Sept. 28 to Bike stolen from
Ball: 18
Estimated jackpot: $23
WEATHER
Michael and Sara Schnipke of million
our country,” he said. long-term sustained growth.” Cloverdale. property Midday 3
Delphos weather
Medicare
(Continued from page 1)
A boy was born Sept. 28 to
Le’Marr and Stacy Petty of
es about $6,440, Medicare’s Delphos.
Delphos Police responded
to the 700 block of South
5-4-6
Midday 4
High temperature in
Delphos Tuesday was 58
Adams Street at 8:42 a.m. 8-1-9-4 degrees, low was 51. High a
catastrophic coverage kicks A girl was born Sept. 28 Pick 3
Tuesday in reference to a year ago today was 58, low
In 2011, the gap will start in and beneficiaries pay only to Kayla Parsons and Matt 5-9-8
after Medicare beneficiaries a small amount. theft. was 49. Record high for today
McKee of Delphos. Pick 4
and their insurance plan have President Barack Obama’s The victim reported that is 94, set in 1953. Record low
sometime between 8 p.m. 9-5-1-4 is 29, set in 1951.
spent $2,840 on medications. new health care law closes the
After that, seniors are
responsible for roughly
gap by 2020 through a series of
discounts. Next year, seniors
LOCAL PRICES on Monday and 7:45 a.m.
on Tuesday, an unknown
Powerball
Estimated jackpot: $35 WEATHER FORECAST
subject(s) stole a Mongoose million Tri-county
the next $3,600. That’s the get 50 percent off brand-name Corn: $4.50
“doughnut hole.” drugs in the gap and a smaller Wheat: $5.60 BMX bike from their prop- Rolling Cash 5 The Associated Press
Once total spending reach- break on generics. Beans: $10.53 erty. 19-20-27-37-38
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more, let them see YOU read more.
Strickland
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delaying $128M Fraley will relate to the roundtable mem-
bers the difficulties the Confederates faced “NOT YOUR AVERAGE TOBACCO SHOP”
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as they fought their way out of Tennessee.
Barely able to stay ahead of the pursu-
ing Union cavalry and infantry, fording icy
COLUMBUS (AP) — streams and rivers, and with little to wear
Gov. Ted Strickland is delay- or eat, the Confederates endured against the
ing a scheduled $127.5 mil- tremendous odds both nature and military
lion higher-education pay-
ment to help keep the current
budget balanced.
The Columbus Dispatch
threw at them. Fraley will detailed the actions
of the Confederate rear guard composed of
Lee’s Corps, Forrest’s cavalry, and Walthall’s
skilled infantry brigades, and how they were
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30. first speaker for the season will be David as interim director at the former, and direc- Open: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Sun. 7 am-10 PM
The move raises the ques- Fraley, well known former curator and histo- tor at the latter. He has been featured on
tion of whether the state, with rian of the Carter House in Franklin, Tenn. He the History Channel’s “Civil War Combat
Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. 7 am-2 am
an $8 billion hole going into has a reputation for outstanding presentations, Series: The Battle of Franklin,” and served
the next two-year budget and is a frequent guest speaker at Civil War on the board of directors of the “Save The
cycle, will be able to make up
the additional payment.
Roundtables. On Thursday, he will discuss the
retreat of Hood’s army following his Army of
Franklin Battlefield” group, as well as the
City of Franklin’s Battlefield Taskforce. He
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POLITICS “Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt, American first lady (1884-1962)

Broken promises: Pelosi

ethics pledge falters
By LARRY MARGASAK what the money is used for,” in winning increased disclo-
The Associated Press says Fred Wertheimer, who sure of lobbyists’ spending
heads the Congress-watching and contributions; a ban on
WASHINGTON — private group Democracy 21. lobbyist gifts to lawmakers;
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “If you’re asked to provide the end of cheap rides on
promised four years ago that a large amount of money for corporate jets; curtailment of
Democrats would lead “the something that is important privately financed trips that
most honest, most open, most to a member, you are doing a often amounted to free vaca-
ethical Congress in history.” financial favor for the mem- tions; creation of an indepen-
But as her party defends ber. That benefit buys influ- dent ethics office; and the
its record with its majority ence.” identification of sponsors of
in jeopardy, two prominent Wertheimer credits Pelosi “earmarks” — congressional
Democrats await ethics tri- with going far beyond pre- spending given to favored
als. Two other party members vious speakers, saying she recipients, who often returned
gave Congressional Black changed what Democrats the favor with campaign con-
Caucus Foundation schol- once called a “culture of cor- tributions.
arships to relatives. Most ruption” under Republican And while it may be just
importantly, lobbyists, corpo- rule. good fortune, Democrats
rations and special interests Yet, her reforms didn’t can claim that another Jack
Ohio voters start still have unimpeded ways touch access-buying oppor- Abramoff has not arisen on

IT WAS NEWS THEN casting ballots

to buy access to members of
Congress.
Take House Majority
tunities like campaign fund-
raisers, corporate-sponsored
events for informal lawmaker
their watch. The influence-
peddling lobbyist, who show-
ered lawmakers and their
One Year Ago Whip James Clyburn’s annu- organizations, or sports tour- staffs with favors and eventu-
COLUMBUS (AP) — al charity golf tournament, naments held by members’ ally went to prison, had strong
• There are many reasons why the local fire depart- Voters in Ohio started cast-
ment should make one feel safe if an emergency were to which provides college schol- charities. ties to Republicans.
ing their ballots Tuesday in arships for needy students in The Sunlight Foundation, One Pelosi reform failed
occur. Apart from their willingness to charge into a burning the Nov. 2 election that will
building to save someone, the constant updates in training his South Carolina district which tracks congressional miserably when given a real-
decide top state and federal and funds the endowment he fundraising events, has iden- ity check.
they receive ensure they will be prepared for virtually any offices in a key battleground established at South Carolina tified more than 9,500 since An Associated Press
situation from crawling through walls to pulling someone up state. State University. President George W. Bush review last year found that
through a hole in the floor. Saturday at the Troyer building at The start of Ohio’s early It sounds like a worthy signed the Honest Leadership few members of Congress
Pierce and First streets, firefighters from all over Van Wert voting, which allows voters to cause, but it’s a stretch to and Open Government Act were disclosing that lobbyists
County participated in a day of training that began with a cast general-election absentee believe that national com- in September 2007. The law were helping them raise cam-
classroom session. ballots in person or by mail, panies which sponsored the embodies reforms cited by paign cash — despite a provi-
came a day after a federal event randomly chose stu- Pelosi as proof that she kept sion of the Honest Leadership
25 Years Ago — 1985 judge denied a challenge to dents in the 6th District of her promise to “drain the law designed to shed light
• The Changing Times chapter of the Ohio Child the system. South Carolina as a priority swamp” of congressional cor- on the ties between lawmak-
Conservation League opened its 1985-86 season at the home In a lawsuit filed earlier this for charitable giving. ruption. ers and the capital’s influence
of Marilyn Youngpeter with Vena Kill serving as co-hostess. month, four voters accused the “It really doesn’t matter Pelosi was instrumental brokers.
state of setting up an unfair
Obama scolds Dems on campaign trip
Officers for the coming year are Maryalice Davey, presi-
dent; Clair Geier, vice president; Jo Ann Liebrecht, secre- system where some coun-
tary; Gwen Rohrbacher, treasurer and Marilyn Youngpeter, ties pay the postage on ballot
applications and others don’t.
reporter. The four plaintiffs — all By CHARLES choice that we’ve got in this said, pressing his audience to
• Matt Bowerman scored on a one-yard quarterback Republicans from southern BABINGTON and election,” Obama said, under- knock on doors, make phone
sneak to give Delta a 19-13 overtime win at the St. John’s Ohio— argued in the lawsuit LIZ SIDOTI scoring the stakes of Nov. 2. calls and commit to vote.
Blue Jays homecoming. With the score tied at 13 in over- that voters are subjected to dif- The Associated Press Later, at an outdoor rally at With the elections loom-
time the Jays had the ball first but were not able to convert ferent rules depending on their the University of Wisconsin in ing, the White House and
a fourth-down play for a first down giving Delta its chance county of residence, violating MADISON, Wis. — Buck Madison, the president urged Democratic Party are focused
from the 20. the equal protection clause of up. Stop whining. And get to thousands of students to stay primarily on trying to compel
• Coaches from Elida High School won top honors in the the U.S. Constitution. work. as inspired and involved in their core voters — liber-
first “Battle of the Coaches” held at Tamarac Golf Club. The In their lawsuit, they asked Clearly frustrated by this election as they were two als and minority groups —
Elida team posted a score of 129. Shawnee claimed second U.S. District Judge Susan Republicans’ energy — and years ago. as well as the ideologically
place with 133, and Ada captured third place with a score of Dlott in Cincinnati to require his own party’s lack of enthu- “We can’t let this country broad coalition that helped
147. Other teams that participated in order of finish were: St. all 88 counties to follow the siasm — President Barack fall backwards because the elect Obama in 2008 to par-
John’s, Spencerville, Perry, Bluffton, Bath, Allen East and same procedures. Dlott denied Obama scolded fellow rest of us didn’t care enough ticipate in the first congres-
Lima Central Catholic. the request on Monday. Democrats even as he rallied to fight,” he said to loud sional elections of his presi-
“Not every difference them Tuesday in an effort to applause. dency.
amounts to a constitutional save the party from big GOP It was the first of four They have little choice.
50 Years Ago — 1960 gains in the crucial midterm large rallies planned for the Midterm contests largely
• Mrs. Silvan Wurst was elected to head the Altar-Rosary injury,” Dlott wrote. “If some
county boards of elections elections. In the final month campaign homestretch as the turn on which party can get
Society of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Landeck of campaigning, he’s trying president tries to rekindle out more of its backers. And
as the results of election of officers conducted recently in choose to erect tents outside
polling places to protect voters to re-energize young voters, some of his 2008 campaign polls show that Republicans
the church basement. Other officers to serve during the despondent liberals and other magic and fire up young are far more enthusiastic this
from the rain, must all boards
1960-61 term will be Mrs. Syl Knebel, president elect; of election be required to do Democrats whose excitement supporters and others who year partly because of tea
Mrs. Raymond Hiett, vice president; Mrs. A. N. Gengler, so?” over his election has dissi- helped elect Obama but who party anger. Also, polls show
secretary; and Mrs. Francis Gengler, treasurer. Formal instal- Robert Tucker, the lawyer pated. Democrats fear may stay Democrats can’t count on
lation of the new officers will be held Oct. 2, following the representing the four voters, “It is inexcusable for any home this fall. Top lieuten- independent voters who car-
2 p.m. Rosary Devotions. A potluck luncheon will be served said Tuesday they were review- Democrat or progressive right ants Vice President Joe Biden, ried them to victory in con-
at this meeting with the outgoing officers in charge. It was ing the decision and have not now to stand on the sidelines,” Democratic Party Chairman secutive national elections.
announced that Mrs. Wurst, the new president, and Mrs. decided whether to appeal. the president declared in a Tim Kaine and Cabinet mem- Mindful of that and armed
Syl Knebel will attend the 32nd annual convention of the The timing of the lawsuit Rolling Stone magazine inter- bers also fanned out on other with polling, the White House
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at St. Peter’s parish in could have been a challenge view. He said that supposed college campuses to call party has started arguing that voters
Mansfield on Oct. 4. Mrs. Wurst and Mrs. Hilary Trentman for county officials as they pre- supporters who are “sitting foot soldiers to action. who backed Obama in 2008
attended the Day of Recollection for officers of the Toledo pare for an election in which on their hands complaining” At Penn State University must turn out for Democrats
DCCW held at the Our Lady of Consolation Shrine at Carey Ohioans will vote for a U.S. are irresponsible because the in State College, Pa., Biden this year because the GOP
on Sept. 21. senator, members of Congress, consequences of Republican noted he was criticized a day wants to undo what the presi-
and a governor along with congressional victories could earlier in New Hampshire for dent has accomplished.
75 Years Ago — 1935 other statewide offices. dash Democratic plans. urging Democrats to “remind “We are focused on moti-
• Not all the good muzzle loading rifle shooters from Gov. Ted Strickland joined He gave an example during our base constituency to stop vation, not laying blame or
Delphos went to the National Muzzle Loading matches at a entourage of Democratic a backyard conversation with whining and get out there and pointing fingers, because the
Rising Sun, Ind. At Gramm’s weekly shoot, Marion Wade candidates in a bus tour across New Mexico voters, argu- look at the alternatives.” consequences for sitting this
won first place with a rifle over 150 years old that has been the state aimed at encouraging ing that Republicans would “All I heard when I got election out could be disas-
handed down in the Wade family for four generations. early voting. The event was reverse the progress he’s here in Happy Valley was trous,” said Dan Pfeiffer, the
scheduled to end with a rally made on education reform the roar of lions. Folks, it’s White House communica-
• The members of the Woman’s Home and Foreign
in Columbus. and student aid. “That’s the time for us to roar,” Biden tions director.
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held their
regular monthly meeting at the church. Out of town guests
included Mrs. W. R. France of Columbus, and Ethel
Wymer and Jean Wymer of Toledo. Mrs. E. B. Mauk pre-
Small town, big city
sided. NEW YORK — After liv- You may have heard about This is fundamental-
ing in New York City for a KATHLEEN PARKER Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ly where Democrats and
• The Knights of Pythias of Delphos are looking forward
few weeks, I’ve reached a few crusade against trans fats, Republicans face off. At what
to a busy fall season. The improvement to their building on
conclusions about the great which are now banned from point is the common good bad
West Second Street inaugurated some time back, including
fine new fronts for the rooms occupied by the Wagner Post
political divide in America.
As Barack Obama told us
Point restaurant fare in the city. OK,
fine, trans fats are bad for
for people?
Many so-called Everyday
Card and Novelty Company, have been completed. at the Democratic convention
in 2004, we are not a red and of View you and I voluntarily eschew
them. Not so the fellow who
Americans who live in the
oft-maligned red states essen-
blue nation, etc., etc., etc. True installed my wireless. tially are people who live in

Moderately confused
enough, but we are a high- “You can’t get a good more-open spaces and, there-
density/low-density nation. ing. Just sayin’. doughnut in the city any- fore, see little need or benefit
As a smallish-town girl But between rules for pot- more,” he railed. “I have to for government management
come to the humongous city, ted plants on an apartment drive to Jersey to get a decent of their lives. The frontier
I am all too aware of the terrace and a building ban on doughnut.” may be nearly gone, but the
appeal and horror of central- lighting birthday candles, I’ve But Bloomberg cares person who prefers wider
ized government. Simply uttered more than once, “Now about my cable guy’s arteries. horizons will have little use
put, the more people cram I know what it’s like to live in He figures citizens will be for bureaucrats bearing the
themselves into small spaces, communist China.” Without, better for these rules, which is latest government how-to (or
the more government will be of course, the conveniences. the thinking behind all deci- how-not-to) document.
involved in their lives. Nothing is simple when sions that ultimately remove Those who have opted to
This isn’t the stuff of rev- you have 8.4 million people the decision-making (i.e. free- live in densely populated blue
elation, of course, but it’s a living in the space of 303 dom) from our lives. It is areas need third-party authori-
useful metaphor for the two square miles. This seems one thing to create laws that ties to maintain order and fig-
prevailing worldviews now in obvious, but the daily impact protect us from another’s stu- ure they’ll trade a little free-
conflict. of those statistics can’t be pidity, but shouldn’t the cable dom for the convenience and
If you live in a large urban fully appreciated until you’ve guy have the right to be stu- cultural riches of city life.
area, chances are you are experienced it. For every indi- pid? Even just now and then? These are completely dif-
accustomed to lots of rules vidual action, there are four I haven’t eaten a doughnut in ferent orientations toward life
and regs. But to the new- typed, single-spaced pages of 20 years, but suddenly I have in general and the role of
comer, fresh from living restrictions. an uncontrollable urge to hit government specifically, and
largely independently by her So it must be, one could Krispy Kreme. I’m not sure the two can be
own wits, the oppression of argue, or else there would These are tiny little things, reconciled. City dwellers will
bureaucratic order is a fresh be anarchy. You can’t have not so terribly important, but never understand the folks
sort of hell. 8 million people acting out so are raindrops. Individually, who prefer the company of
Not only did I move their individual impulses. they’re not much. In combina- trees, and country folk will
from a small town in South What if half the city’s resi- tion, they become something always resent the imperious
Carolina via a relatively quiet dents decided to fire up the else less pleasant. Inevitably, presumptions of urbanites
neighborhood in Washington, Weber for some burgers on a the mind wanders to health who think they know best.
D.C., I also left the solo oper- given Saturday? On the other care and other government But when the lights go out,
ation of a freelance writer to hand, when staffers threw me programs that aim to do nice I’m gonna light that dadgum
join CNN, an international a birthday party a few days things for good people but candle.
organization with layers upon ago, rules prohibited lighting in the process eliminate the
layers of human manage- the single candle on my pink- options of being self-directing Kathleen Parker’s e-mail address
ment. Not that I’m complain- frosted cupcake. individuals. is [email protected].
 www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, September 29, 2010 The Herald – 5

COMMUNITY
LANDMARK Lovina ready to make
applesauce, grape juice
BY LOVINA EICHER coffee and tea was served. USDA canning guidelines
It was cool all day. Emma when attempting home-can-
Our thermometer showed had coffee leftover so she set ning. Proper procedures can
Shelterhouse 40 degrees this morning. The some out for everyone before be found at USDA.gov or by
Stadium Park heat from our gas lights sure they left around 3:30 p.m. contacting your local county

COMING
felt good as we haven‘t fired Some took coffee to drink on extension agent.
up our coal stove for the sea- their rides home.
son yet. Now the sun is shining Last Thursday, Joe helped HOMEMADE

EVENTS
but it is still only 57 degrees, our 82-year-old neighbor lady CUCUMBER SALAD
I guess summer is now gone Irene finish a little building 25-30 medium-sized
for the year. they were working on. After cucumbers, peeled and thinly
TODAY Daughter Elizabeth, 16, is they were done, Irene took sliced
6 p.m. — Shepherds of doing the laundry and I want us to a u-pick farm where we 8 large white onions,
Christ Associates meet in the to go help after I get this fin- picked grapes. I was so glad chopped
St. John’s Chapel. ished. Susan, 14, is washing to get that off of my mind 2 large sweet peppers,
7 p.m. — Bingo at St. dishes and sweeping the floors since I have been wanting to chopped Photo submitted
John’s Little Theatre. before starting on her
studies. Meanwhile,
make grape juice.
I think homemade
1/2 cup salt
5 cups white vinegar
Lions donate to CHP fundraiser
THURSDAY I have a friend’s 2 grape juice is so 5 cups granulated sugar Bill Looser with the Delphos Lions Club presents a
9-11 a.m. — The Delphos 1/2-month-old baby much better than 1 teaspoon turmeric pow- check to Niki DuVall of Community Health Professionals
Canal Commission Annex here until noon. He the store-bought der of Delphos for the group’s annual Beacon of Hope
Museum, 241 N. Main St., is sleeping right kind. 1/2 teaspoon cloves Hospice fundraiser today at the Delphos Eagles.
will be open. now. He is so fun I didn’t get any 2 tablespoons mustard

Wacthmann guest speaker

11:30 a.m. — Mealsite at to have here and he apples at the u-pick seed
Delphos Senior Citizen Center, seems advanced and place because they In a large bowl, combine
301 Suthoff Street.

at Veterans Banquet
older than his age. did not look very the cucumbers, onions, pep-
5-7 p.m. — The Interfaith
My husband Joe good. They said pers, and salt. Allow to stand
Thrift Shop is open for shop-
was unable to go their trees were for 3 hours and then drain off
ping.
to work as he has damaged by frost the liquid. Fort Jennings American Nov. 13 — Comedy Night
a pinched nerve in his back this spring making the apples In a very large pot, com- Legion Post 715 held their to be held with the Fort
FRIDAY
7:30 a.m. — Delphos since Friday. He has had a not very good. So we stopped bine the vinegar, sugar and monthly meeting Sept. 14. Jennings Firemen
Optimist Club meets at the lot of pain with it and has to and picked up a bushel and spices and bring the mixture to It was decided to hold Jan. 22 — Chicken Fry
A&W Drive-In, 924 E. Fifth go back to the doctor today. a half of apples so I can a rapid boil. Add the drained the flag-burning ceremony Feb. 26 — Chicken Fry
St. Hopefully he will soon have make applesauce this week. cucumbers, onions and pep- on Nov. 13 at noon at the Legion meetings are held
11:30 a.m. — Mealsite at some relief. I went with Joe to The apples are “seconds” so pers and stir until the veg- post. Damaged flags can be the second Tuesday of each
Delphos Senior Citizen Center, the doctor and the doctor told you might not want to slice etables are evenly coated with dropped off at the post, prior month, all members are
301 Suthoff Street. him not to go back to work and eat them but they are the vinegar solution. Continue the scheduled flag burning. encouraged to attend.
1-4 p.m. — Interfaith Thrift the rest of the week. He said good enough to make apple- heating over medium heat The post donated $50
Store is open for shopping. if he does he could damage sauce. I bought two differ- until the mixture starts to each to the Ottoville and Fort
the nerve that is pinched. Joe ent kinds of apples, one is simmer. While the cucumber Jennings schools for their
SATURDAY wasn’t very happy but he is in “northern spy” and the other salad is very hot, pack it into yearbooks
9 a.m.-noon — Interfaith so much pain that he knows he is called “Cortland.” I am sterilized canning jars and seal A thank you from the Red
Thrift Store is open for shop- could not handle it yet. out of canned applesauce so immediately. Cross was received for use of
ping. Council meeting and church it will be good to fill some the hall for their recent blood
St. Vincent DePaul Society, services were held at Jacob jars with it again. A family THE AMISH COOK’S drive. A thank you from St.
located at the east edge of the and Emma’s house yesterday. in our church district owns EVERYTHING-BUT-THE- Joseph’s parish was received
St. John’s High School park- (Editor’s Note: Council meet- the farm where I bought the KITCHEN SINK BOOK: is for the donation for the church
ing lot, is open. The facility ing is also sometimes called apples. They were making a 160 page hodge-podge of fair to help with the cost of
can also be opened by appoint- “rule church” where church fresh apple cider so I hope to everything Amish. Find lists of the children’s rides.
ment by calling John Trentman leaders go over doctrine and go back there tomorrow and Amish settlements divided by In other business, Wards
at 419-692-7185. rules — known as ordnung buy some. state, reviews of Amish restau- Construction has completed
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Delphos — with members.) We spent Last week one day, rants and businesses and an sealing and striping the park-
Postal Museum is open. Friday and Saturday helping Elizabeth made two batches excerpt of the editor’s upcom- ing lot. Happy Birthday
12:15 p.m. — Testing of them prepare for services, of outrageous chocolate chip ing memoir entitled “Not So It was announced Lynn
which lasted longer than typi- cookies and two batches of Simple.” Price is $19.99 plus SEPT. 30
warning sirens by Delphos Wachtmann will be the Lisa M. Horstman
Fire and Rescue cal Sunday services. Benches peanut butter cookies. The $3 shipping. To order call guest speaker at the Veterans
were set up in an outbuilding peanut butter cookies were 513-849-9158 or visit oasis- Steve Briggs
7 p.m. — Bingo at St. Banquet.
John’s Little Theatre. that they built a few years for Emma’s church services. newsfeatures.com/special. By Upcoming events were
ago. Lunch was served in the The chocolate chip have been mail: Oasis Newsfeatures, finalized and include: EVERYBODY’S
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will be open. Banquet
spread, freezer pickles, dill sionally be repeating some
MONDAY pickles, red beets, hot pep- “classic” recipes from years
pers, sliced tomatoes, and a past. This cucumber salad
11:30 a.m. — Mealsite at
Delphos Senior Citizen Center, variety of four different cook- recipe appeared in a column DELPHOS
301 Suthoff Street. ies: chocolate chip, sugar, rai- by Lovina’s mother in the
7 p.m. — Delphos Parks
and Recreation board meets
at the recreation building at
sin, and peanut butter. Also, fall of 1993. Please follow
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Jefferson tears up Bearcats

By FRANK GERMAN win to Jefferson 25-14.
Lady Musketeers goose-egg Jeffcats
The Delphos Herald Senior Kristin Klausing (2
[email protected] solo blocks) managed to get By JIM METCALFE
eight of her 19 assists on the The Delphos Herald
SPENCERVILLE — The evening to help Jefferson to [email protected]
Spencerville Bearcats host- win in the second set.
ed Jefferson in Northwest “The heart of it all — just FORT JENNINGS —
Conference volleyball having the will to win and Jefferson girls soccer coach
Tuesday night never give up; sometimes Lindsey Drerup had only 16
and lived to you have it and tonight we players to begin the 2010 sea-
regret it. did not,” Spencerville coach son.
The tem- Meghan Mohr remarked. Entering Tuesday after-
perature might The third set of the eve- noon’s contest at Keith
have been cold ning started out with Jefferson Hamel Memorial Field in Fort
outside but scoring six unanswered Jennings, she was down to 13
the Wildcats points. The Bearcats mounted available bodies.
turned up a rally and got with in four The host Lady Musketeers
the heat on of Jefferson, at 8-4. Jefferson continued their strong second-
the Bearcats, then scored another 5-point half play with a 4-0 whitewash
improving as Fischbach run, making it 13-4, and the of the visiting Lady Jeffcats.
the night went Lady Wildcats never looked “I am impressed with this
on in defeating Spencerville back. The Bearcats were able group. They keep working
25-17, 25-14, 25-12. to score eight more points hard and trying to get bet-
The closest set was the first before Jefferson scored the ter,” Drerup noted. “There’s
one of the night. The two teams match point and closed out no quit in this group. We were
tied each other six times in the the sweep. down to one sub in the second
set until Jefferson stepped up “Defensively, we have a pret- half but we didn’t allow a goal
to take the set. Jefferson tied ty fast back in the second half. That was a
up the score at 16-all to regain row with the wonderful performance.”
the serve and ended up with best lineup On the other side, Fort
a 4-point run to put the score in there. Our Jennings mentor Rodney
at 20-16. The Bearcats gained passes were Wagner was celebrating his
one point before Jefferson good tonight 100th victory at the helm —
regained control and score and have been the 10th season for the pro- Tom Morris photo
five straight points to end the pretty good,” gram. There’s a host of players around the soccer ball as Fort Jennings’ Lauren Verhoff
set. They did it with two kills Merschman He received the congratu- tries to get a shot off before Jefferson keeper Cassidy Bevington gets a hold of it Tuesday
and one blocked shot in the added. latory “shower” from his night in Fort Jennings. Lady ’Cats Courtney VanSchoyk and Sydney Drerup, as well as
run. Spencerville hit out of Jefferson players.
received an unidentified Musketeer player, are in the vicinity. However, Verhoff was called for
bounds for the final Jefferson Shobe He chose to focus on his offsides.
point to end the set 25-17. lots of help players instead.
Jefferson senior Bridget from senior Melissa Shobe (3 “We’re starting to get into hand with several diving final goal as a Jefferson game in goal. Sydney locked
Culp (6 solo blocks) had four aces; 4 kills; 5 solo blocks) our second-half surge. We’re stops and deflections. defender tried to kick away on to their No. 19 (freshman
of her nine kills on the night in and from freshman Katie playing better and things are Still, she could only make a corner kick by Maag from Ashley Gable) and didn’t
the first set. Goergens (6 kills). clicking more,” he explained. so many stops before the the right side but instead the allow her a goal,” Coach
“(Senior) Morgan Taylor Elchert led the “We worked on a lot of Orange and Black pressure orb went into the goal for a Drerup added. “Courtney
Fischbach (11 kills; 1 ace) was Bearcats with three kills on things tonight and got a lot broke through again. 4-0 lead. (Van Schoyck) and Megan
on fire tonight and Bridget the night. of good looks. We worked At the 24:40 mark, Verhoff Despite their lack of depth (Gilden) solidified us in the
put the ball where she need- “We were not communi- on our passing and got a lot scored her second goal, cour- and fatigue setting in trying back. Our midfield was more
ed to,” Jefferson coach April cating as well as we did in of shots.” tesy of a cross pass from to deal with the Musketeer of a presence tonight than it’s
Merschman opined. our last match and we just The hosts had control of Elaina Maag from the right attack, the Wildcat defense, been. That’s a positive. I see
In the second set, had trouble getting the pass the orb from the start and side to the center, for a 2-0 backed by Bevington, pitched positive signs for us. We still
Spencerville scored first and where we needed it,” Mohr allowed the Lady ’Cats very margin. a shutout the second half. have at least six matches to
was their only lead of the concluded. few forays into their offen- The Wildcat ranks thinned As well, Wagner got his go and slowly, we’re getting
set. The Bearcats could not Jefferson improves to 7-5 sive zone. They had shot after by one more at 19:46 when reserves ample playing time. better. It’s just taken more
put together enough offense overall and 3-2 in the NWC. shot — not all of them find-
They play Allen East at home
junior Elizabeth Schosker They had their attempts to add time than I’d hoped. All we
to mount a comeback. The ing their way on-target — ass went down with a right ankle goals but either Bevington can do is go from here.”
whole set, they never scored on Thursday, with a junior their speed gave the Red and
varsity start of 6 p.m. injury and was taken to the was true to the task or their Jefferson is at Anna for an
more then two points back-to- White fits. hospital for tests. aim was off. 11 a.m. Saturday matchup.
back. Jefferson was not able to The Bearcats fall to 2-11 The Musketeers scored
put together long runs, either; overall and 2-3 in the NWC. With 17:29 showing in The Lady Musketeers “We got a lot of play-
first at 35:38 as Macy the first half, senior Taylor (7-3-1) owned the corner ing time for our JVs tonight.
however they did score three Their next opponent is at LCC Schroeder fed senior Lauren
points four times and a 4-point Thursday. Wallenhorst scored the kicks 8-1. We’re getting our freshmen
Verhoff on a long ball, where Musketeers’ third tally, get- The Wildcats had their up to speed,” Wagner added.
run twice pulling them out The JV match was won by Verhoff finished a run down
to a lead of 20-11. The final Jefferson in two sets: 25-19, ting possession on a deflec- only two real scoring tries “They’re understanding what
the middle on a 12-yard mid- tion on the right wing and later in the second half: at we’re trying to do at this
4-point run in the set gave the 25-20.
dle to right shot to put the finding the left side of the 7:34, when junior Sydney level. Our freshmen in par-

Short but ‘sweet’ Musings ball past junior goalkeeper

Cassidy Bevington (15 saves
versus 21 shots on-goal, 33
twine.
At 11:15, junior Gina Clay
got well behind the defnse and
Drerup’s 28-yard free kick
was stymied by junior net-
minder Kelsey Von Lehmden
ticular have a lot of speed.
We’re getting a lot of shots;
we just need to put more of
Sometimes, it’s shots total) and a 1-0 lead. was 1-on-1 with the keeper; (3 saves vs. 3 shots on- them in the back of the net.”
hard to figure out what JIM METCALFE Bevington’s work between her 8-yarder hit the left post. goal); and at 5:15, when her Fort Jennings takes on
to write about in these the pipes kept the score from With 3:29 left in the first, 35-yarder was also denied. LCC 7 p.m. Thursday at
Musings of mine.
Whatever tickles my Metcalfe’s getting completely out of the Musketeers added their “Cassidy played a great Elida.

Ottoville girls cruise by Knights 4-1

fancy or leaps to mind
that I think “I’m going to
write about that”.
Musings
For example, Monday
Night Football. By AUSTIN CLARKSON ing to add on to their lead Turnwald sent a shot flying dagger in the Knights as they
I think if I were the Green Bay Packers, I want to see the The Delphos Herald before half and they did past the Knights keeper and were unable to get things
licenses of the officials that did my game at Chicago. austinclarkson_24@ just that when Koch added into the back of the net to put going the final six minutes
When I am whistled for 17 penalties (actually 18, according hotmail.com another goal to her stats at her team up 3-1 with time of play and came up on the
to the official stats but who’s counting?) — a team record — the 14:59 mark and gave her winding down in the second losing end of things Tuesday
versus only five for the home team, that just strikes me as a little OTTOVILLE — The team the 2-0 lead going into half. night.
bit ... uneven, to say the least! Ottoville girls soccer team halftime. Ottoville put the finish- With the victory, the Big
I am no Packers’ fan, either; it just seems to me this is more played host to the Ottoville head ing touch on a well-played Green moves to 8-1-2 on the
than typical home-cookin’! Crestview Knights coach Kevin match at the 6:21 mark of year and will take on Miller
This is not to write that some — or maybe most — of the Tuesday night on the Krouskop felt that the second half when Koch City in a Putnam County
calls weren’t correct but that many? When the Bears only had finished off her hat trick and League showdown Monday
five? pitch of Bob Kaple his team played
Just thinking out loud. Stadium at Ottoville pretty well Tuesday added yet another goal to night at home with a start
Or that ridiculous personal foul called on Miami Sunday High School. night: “I thought that make the score 4-1, putting a time of 5 p.m.
night against the Jets. When the receiver actually hit the defen- The Big Green we did a real nice job
sive back in the facemask after dropping a throw over the middle
and yet the flag flew against the DB — who did not try to lay
him out and was attempting to avoid helmet-to-helmet contact,
led early and were
able to add some late
goals in the second
tonight and I have to
give my girls cred-
it for playing very
BOWLING
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It seems to me the officials have taken that stuff way too far a score of 4-1. victory. I thought that we The Pittsters 13-3 Westrich’s 18-14
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sive players for once? all over the field early in well tonight and we really Jennings Mowers/Mopeds 6-10 Men over 150
These guys are supposed to stop on a dime — which is impos- the match and they weren’t stretched out their defense Fumduckers 5-11 Dave Breaston 205-161-153, Jeff
Milligan 159-167-198, Neil Mahlie 213-190-
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sible when you have guys that big, that strong and that fast. stopping that pace the whole tonight.” Men over 160 166, Tim Strayer 154-158, Travis Sherrick
If they hit a receiver over the middle, it seems there is a flag night. They held possession The Knights were able to Mike Rode 168, Dan Rostorfer 165, Dave 196-213-175, Tony Wehri 152-164, Dean
every time, and yet nothing is called when a receiver hits a DB of the ball for the major- get on the board first in the Hillery 164-162, Jeff Rostorfer 182-245, Bowersock 201-173, Shane Lear 190-153-
Steve Landwehr 168, Kyle Richards 173- 180, Tim Strayer 154-158, Travis Sherrick
like that. We know receivers that make a living doing that and ity of the night and were second half — at the 21:03 163, Randy Ryan 191-221, Dave Sterling 196-213-175, Jeff Rode 178-166-162, Chad
they do it with impunity, getting joy out of it like the proverbial able to tally up a total of 17 mark — to make it just a 186, Tim Martin 193-205-185, Scott German Rode 223-229-183.
cat and the canary. shots on-goal compared to 1-goal advantage for the Big
204-171-191. Men over 500
They are so worried about concussions to offensive players the Lady Knights seven. Green when Crestview’s
Men over 500
Jeff Rostorfer 580, Randy Ryan 566, Tim
Dave Breaston 519, Jeff Milligan 524,
Neil Mahlie 569, Travis Sherrick 584, Jeff
— and rightly so — but somehow defenders don’t get the same That turned out to be a big Madison Etzler found her Martin 583, Scott German 566. Rode 506.
treatment. Men over 600
Of course, we all know about the quarterbacks. I understand factor in the game as the Big kick fly past Big Green Chad Rode 635.
about how this is a “quarterbacks” league but this has gone Green converted four times senior keeper Nikki Kimmet Tuesday Early birds
Wednesday Early Lucky Ten
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Shirley Hoehn 180, Tammy Ellerbrock
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Sue Odenweller 171-181, Doris Honigford
It also makes sense that every official is able to keep things in keeper and gave the Big more goals late in the second 162, Sue Karhoff 168-156, Cheryl Suever 174, Robin Allen 192, Dani Schuerman 175-
front of them. Plus, offensive coordinators are going to have to Green the early 1-0 lead. half to give them the edge. 153-159, Brittany VanMetre 195-165-190, 160-192, Trina Schuerman 208-170-151,
Jodi Bowersock 165, Lisa VanMetre 189- Jodi Johns 192-181, Amber Dancer 156,
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SYLVANIA SOUTHVIEW 5-0; 6. 9.2 5-0; 3. 10.7546 WARREN HOWLAND 4-1; 2. 10.1 CINCINNATI TURPIN 5-0; COLUMBUS ST. FRANCIS DE SALES
MASSILLON WASHINGTON 4-1; 7. 5-0; 4. 10.35 TALLMADGE 5-0; 5. 3. 9.3 KINGS MILLS KINGS 4-1; 4. 3-2; 8. 7.75 OAK HARBOR 4-1. 1-800-44-PRIDE
9.0495 TOLEDO WHITMER 4-1; 8. 8.9 10.05 MENTOR LAKE CATHOLIC 4-1; 9.05 WAPAKONETA 4-1; 5. 8.7929
See OHSAA, page 7
EOE M/F/D/V
PERRYSBURG 5-0. 6. 9.1 ASHLAND 4-1; 7. 9.05 AURORA CINCINNATI WINTON WOODS 4-1;
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Van Buren, Celina, Wayne Trace advance in girls golf

By JIM METCALFE Baltimore’s Felicia Konrad it might not have seemed so Fairview 421: Alex Keesbury
MLS
The Delphos Herald (96). but the scorecards proved it,” 94, Sarah Wells 100, Emily Wells
111, Megan Groves 116, Tyler
The Associated Press Pittsburgh (Duke 8-14) at Florida
[email protected] St. John’s finished seventh Miller added. “Megan and Starry 117.
National League (Volstad 11-9), 7:10 p.m.
of 10 teams with a 478. Senior Alicia shot in the 70s from Tinora 429: Candi Keller
East Division
W L Pct GB
Colorado (Hammel 10-8) at St. Louis
(C.Carpenter 15-9), 8:15 p.m.
KALIDA — Tuesday Dan Hale played her last high Day 1 and Rachael was also 91, Sara Steffan 108, Chelsea x-Philadelphia 94 64 .595 —
Division II girls school match and fin- there. Jessica started in the Deniston 109, Jessica Mendez Atlanta 89 69 .563 5 ----
sectional round at ished with a 112. 60s and was in the 50s as the 121, Marina Knape 124.
Antwerp 438: Alaine Wetli
New York 77 79 .494 16 American League
Kalida’s Country “It definitely season wore on. 98, Desiree Delgado 100, Paula
Florida
Washington
77 80 .490 16 1/2
68 90 .430 26
East Division
W L Pct GB
Acres Golf Club was wasn’t like last year “Putting is what killed us Slattman 109, Jesse McCreery Central Division z-Tampa Bay 94 63 .599 —
miserable weather when we made it to all year. We’d get on the 131. W L Pct GB z-New York 94 64 .595 1/2
all around, with wet, district. We had only green in two or three shots St. John’s 478: Danielle Hale x-Cincinnati 88 69 .561 — Boston 87 70 .554 7
112, Jessica Recker 115, Megan
one girl that really
Toronto 81 76 .516 13
damp and chilly con- and then have four or five Martin 124, Alicia Joseph 127,
St. Louis
Houston
81 76 .516
74 83 .471
7
14 Baltimore 62 95 .395 32
ditions. had any varsity expe- putts. The only solution is Rachael Fisher 133. Milwaukee 73 83 .468 14 1/2 Central Division
Whoever could rience from last year: to play the game and work Hicksville 484: Boyer Gonwick Chicago 72 85 .459 16 W L Pct GB
handle those adverse Dani shot a 94 here at it.” 109, Bailee Babb 110, Whitney Pittsburgh 56 101 .357 32 x-Minnesota 92
Chicago 84
65
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conditions the best a year ago,” Blue Top 3 Teams and Three Horn 120, Dominique Tonneas West Division
Hale Jays coach Andy
145, Caitlyn Van Dyke 205. W L Pct GB Detroit 80 76 .513 11 1/2
would advance into Individuals advance to Ada 493: McKenzie Shaw San Francisco 89 68 .567 — Cleveland 66 91 .420 26
district play next week. Miller noted. “Jessica district play at Sycamore 108, Ellen Smittle 119, Zoe Laird San Diego 87 70 .554 2 Kansas City 65 92 .414 27
Van Buren ran away with (Recker; 115) and Rachael Springs Golf Club Oct. 5. 123, Kaity Oestreich 143, Abby Colorado 83 74 .529 6 West Division
W L Pct GB
the team race with a 370, led (Fisher; 133) have golfed here Savino 150. Los Angeles 77 81 .487 12 1/2
Arizona 64 93 .408 25 x-Texas 87 70 .554 —
by Stephanie Sawyer’s co- one time before. The other Team Scores: Ayersville 493: Allison Harlos
101, Maria Weber 127, Anjelica Los Angeles 77 80 .490 10
medalist-winning 85. two: Megan (Martin; 124) Van Buren 370: Stephanie
Sawyer 85, Ashley Overmyer 87, Moreno 127, Kelsey Frysinger x-clinched division Oakland 77 80 .490 10
Celina — topped by and Alicia (Joseph; 127); ——— Seattle 61 96 .389 26
Alexis Kelley 96, Katie Hertel 102, 138, Mandie Pontious 156.
Deanna Ray’s 85 was sec- never golfed here before. No Team Scores: Tuesday’s Results
Devon Causey 104. Washington 2, Philadelphia 1 z-clinched playoff berth
ond at 397, with Wayne With these conditions, I felt Celina 397: Deanna Ray 85,
North Baltimore: Felicia
Konrad 96. Atlanta 3, Florida 2 x-clinched division
Trace third with a 420. Kacee we played reasonably well. A Danielle Huff 101, Samantha Leipsic: Brynn Tadena 127, Cincinnati 3, Houston 2 ———
Hockenberry led the Lady day like today forces you to Newbauer 105, Kailee Ross 106, N.Y. Mets 4, Milwaukee 3 Tuesday’s Results
Kaylynn Noriega 127. Detroit at Cleveland, ppd., rain
Raiders with a 92. make adjustments.” Megan Stetler 113. Arcadia: Megan Donaldson 132, Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 2
L.A. Dodgers 9, Colorado 7 N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 1
Wayne Trace 420: Kacee
The three qualifying indi- Miller summed up the sea- Hockenberry 92, Olivia Hook 97,
Hope Burns 142.
Chicago Cubs 5, San Diego 2 Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 0
viduals include Tinora’s son.
Qualifying Individuals: Seattle 3, Texas 1
Ashley Saylor 112, Aryn Denny Candi Keller (TI) 91; Alex San Francisco 4, Arizona 2
Candi Keller (91), Fairview’s “Every one of the girls 119 Ashley Goeltzfinleuchter Keesbury (FV) 94; Felicia Konrad Today’s Games Chicago White Sox 5, Boston 4
Kansas City 10, Minnesota 1
Alex Keesbury (94) and North improved during the season; 123. (NB) 96. Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 4-5) at St.
Louis (Walters 1-0), 1:40 p.m.
L.A. Angels 4, Oakland 2

OHSAA
Today’s Games
L.A. Dodgers (Monasterios 3-5) Seattle (J.Vargas 9-12) at Texas
at Colorado (J.Chacin 9-10), 3:10 (Harden 5-5), 2:05 p.m.
p.m. Oakland (Cramer 2-1) at L.A. Angels
(Continued from page 6) FORK 4-1; 4. 8.85 GENOA AREA INDEPENDENCE 4-1. 5-0; 2. 8.2 BERLIN CENTER Milwaukee (Gallardo 14-7) at N.Y.
REGION 11: 1. 13.1 5-0; 5. 7.6 MILAN EDISON 4-1; 6. REGION 18: 1. 8.35 COLLINS WESTERN RESERVE 5-0; 3. 8 (Pineiro 10-7), 3:35 p.m.
STEUBENVILLE 5-0; 2. 9.6 6.15 OTTAWA-GLANDORF 4-1; 7. WESTERN RESERVE 5-0; 2. 7.95 BUCYRUS WYNFORD 5-0; 4. 7.8374 Mets (Niese 9-10), 4:10 p.m., 1st Detroit (Scherzer 12-10) at
MINERVA 5-0; 3. 9.4271 ALLIANCE 5.8 WOOSTER TRIWAY 4-1; 8. 5.5 HAMLER PATRICK HENRY 5-0; THOMPSON LEDGEMONT 5-0; 5. game Cleveland (Talbot 9-13), 4:05 p.m.,
MARLINGTON 5-0; 4. 8.75 EAST LORAIN CLEARVIEW 4-1. 3. 7.15 ARCHBOLD 5-0; 4. 6.85 7.05 NEW WASHINGTON BUCKEYE Florida (A.Miller 1-4) at Atlanta 1st game
LIVERPOOL 4-1; 5. 8.3 THORNVILLE REGION 15: 1. 12.75 IRONTON DEFIANCE TINORA 5-0; 5. 6.7 CENTRAL 5-0; 6. 6.45 DALTON 4-1; (D.Lowe 15-12), 4:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 10-9) at
SHERIDAN 5-0; 6. 7.65 PATASKALA 5-0; 2. 8.4 HEATH 4-1; 3. 8.15 LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC 4-1; 7. 6.4 MONROEVILLE 4-1; 8. 5.65 Philadelphia (Blanton 8-6) at Toronto (Cecil 14-7), 7:07 p.m.
LICKING HEIGHTS 4-1; 7. 7 COLUMBUS BISHOP HARTLEY 4-1; 6. (TIE) 5.25 NORTHWOOD 3-2, BASCOM HOPEWELL-LOUDON 4-1. Washington (Detwiler 1-2), 7:05
GRANVILLE 4-1; 8. (TIE) 6.65 4. 6.8 AMANDA-CLEARCREEK 4-1; JEROMESVILLE HILLSDALE 4-1 and REGION 22: 1. 9.35 DELPHOS Baltimore (Millwood 3-16) at Tampa
p.m. Bay (Niemann 11-7), 7:10 p.m.
NEWARK LICKING VALLEY (3-2) and 5. 6.55 PORTSMOUTH WEST 5-0; COLUMBIA STATION COLUMBIA ST. JOHN’S 5-0; 2. 6.8 MCCOMB
SALEM 4-1. 6. 6.45 JOHNSTOWN-MONROE 4-1; 4-1. 5-0; 3. 6.7 EDGERTON 4-1; 4. 6.6 Houston (Figueroa 5-4) at Cincinnati Detroit (Verlander 18-8) at Cleveland
REGION 12: 1. 13.6 ST. 7. 6.15 COSHOCTON 4-1; 8. 5.7 REGION 19: 1. 10.75 MINFORD ADA 5-0; 5. (TIE) 5.9 LEIPSIC 4-1 and (Cueto 12-6), 7:10 p.m. (Tomlin 5-4), 7:35 p.m., 2nd game
BERNARD ROGER BACON PORTSMOUTH 2-3. 5-0; 2. 8.5 COAL GROVE FREMONT ST. JOSEPH CENTRAL Milwaukee (Bush 7-13) at N.Y. Mets Boston (Beckett 6-5) at Chicago
5-0; 2. 7.95 EATON 5-0; 3. 7.75 REGION 16: 1. 9.85 FRANKLIN DAWSON-BRYANT 4-1; 3. 7.9 CATHOLIC 5-0; 7. 5.8 SYCAMORE (Dickey 11-8), 7:40 p.m., 2nd game White Sox (F.Garcia 11-6), 8:10
SPRINGFIELD KENTON RIDGE BISHOP FENWICK 5-0; 2. 9.3 FREDERICKTOWN 5-0; 4. 7.25 MOHAWK 4-1; 8. 4.6 ARLINGTON Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 8-13) at p.m.
5-0; 4. 7.7 GALLIPOLIS GALLIA CINCINNATI NORTH COLLEGE WOODSFIELD MONROE CENTRAL 3-2. San Diego (C.Young 1-0), 10:05 Minnesota (S.Baker 12-9) at Kansas
ACADEMY 4-1; 5. 7.5 WASHINGTON HILL 5-0; 3. 9.2 CARLISLE 5-0; 4. 4-1; 5. 7.05 WEST LAFAYETTE REGION 23: 1. 7.95 SHADYSIDE p.m. City (Hochevar 6-6), 8:10 p.m.
C.H. WASHINGTON 5-0; 6. 7.15 9.15 CLARKSVILLE CLINTON- RIDGEWOOD 5-0; 6. (TIE) 6.7 5-0; 2. 6.1 LANCASTER FAIRFIELD
CINCINNATI WYOMING 4-1; 7. 6.9 MASSIE 5-0; 5. 7.55 PLAIN CITY CALDWELL 4-1 and LUCASVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 5-0; 3. 6
Arizona (I.Kennedy 9-9) at San Thursday’s Games
SPRINGFIELD SHAWNEE 4-1; 8. JONATHAN ALDER 4-1; 6. 7.4 VALLEY 5-0; 8. (TIE) 6.25 NEWARK CATHOLIC 4-1; 4. 5.95 Francisco (Lincecum 15-10), 10:15 Detroit (Bonderman 8-9) at Baltimore
6.8083 CINCINNATI ARCHBISHOP KENTON 4-1; 7. 6.85 KETTERING CARDINGTON-LINCOLN 4-1 and WILLOW WOOD SYMMES VALLEY p.m. (Tillman 1-5), 7:05 p.m.
McNICHOLAS 4-1. ARCHBISHOP ALTER 4-1; 8. (TIE) CROOKSVILLE 5-0. 5-0; 5. 5.5 STRASBURG-FRANKLIN Thursday’s Games L.A. Angels (Kazmir 9-15) at Texas
DIVISION IV 6.7 GERMANTOWN VALLEY VIEW REGION 20: 1. 8.55 RICHWOOD 5-0; 6. 5.4687 BRIDGEPORT 5-0; 7. Arizona (Enright 6-6) at San (D.Holland 3-4), 8:05 p.m.
REGION 13: 1. 10.1 AKRON 3-2 and DAYTON THURGOOD NORTH UNION 5-0; 2. 8.2465 5.45 SALINEVILLE SOUTHERN 5-0; Francisco (Bumgarner 6-6), 3:45 Boston (Lester 19-8) at Chicago
MANCHESTER 5-0; 2. 9.15 ST. MARSHALL 4-1. CINCINNATI SUMMIT COUNTRY 8. 4 MALVERN 2-3. p.m. White Sox (Danks 14-11), 8:10
CLAIRSVILLE 5-0; 3. 8.75 CHAGRIN DIVISION V DAY 5-0; 3. 7.8 WEST JEFFERSON REGION 24: 1. 7.9 COVINGTON p.m.
FALLS 4-1; 4. 8.65 CAMPBELL REGION 17: 1. 10.7 KIRTLAND 5-0; 4. 7.45 VERSAILLES 4-1; 5. 6.45 5-0; 2. 7.6929 SPRINGFIELD
Chicago Cubs (Gorzelanny 7-9) at
San Diego (Garland 14-12), 6:35 Tampa Bay (Garza 15-9) at Kansas
MEMORIAL 5-0; 5. 8.5972 MARTINS 5-0; 2. 8.9374 YOUNGSTOWN COLDWATER 3-2; 6. 6.3 CINCINNATI CATHOLIC CENTRAL 4-1; 3. 7.45
FERRY 4-0; 6. 8.3 PERRY 4-1; 7. 7 URSULINE 5-0; 3. 8.05 COLUMBIANA CLARK MONTESSORI 4-1; 7. 6.05 MARIA STEIN MARION LOCAL p.m. City (Greinke 9-14), 8:10 p.m.
CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC CRESTVIEW 4-1; 4. 6.65 CRESTON CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN 5-0; 4. 6.9 LOCKLAND 4-1; 5. 5.4 Houston (Myers 14-7) at Cincinnati Toronto (Sh.Hill 1-2) at Minnesota
4-1; 8. 6.95 GIRARD 4-1. NORWAYNE 4-1; 5. 6.2 CANFIELD ACADEMY 3-2; 8. 5.65 COLUMBUS ANSONIA 5-0; 6. 5.35 SIDNEY (Arroyo 16-10), 7:10 p.m. (Liriano 14-9), 8:10 p.m.
REGION 14: 1. 10.25 ELYRIA SOUTH RANGE 4-1; 6. 6.1 ORWELL GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS 3-2. LEHMAN CATHOLIC 4-1; 7. 4.35 Milwaukee (Narveson 11-9) at N.Y. Oakland (G.Gonzalez 14-9) at
CATHOLIC 5-0; 2. 9.75 ORRVILLE GRAND VALLEY 5-0; 7. 5.75 DIVISION VI FORT LORAMIE 4-1; 8. 3.5 FRANKLIN Mets (Gee 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Fister 6-13), 10:10 p.m.
4-1; 3. 9.15 BELLVILLE CLEAR CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS 4-1; 8. 5.65 REGION 21: 1. 9.1 MOGADORE MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN 1-0.

BUSINESS
Progressive Insurance Joey Fratello’s not run-of-mill pizza joint
designates Fortman Insur- BY STACY TAFF Hardly anyone orders the

ance a Signature Agency

[email protected] Neopolitan,” he said. “We
get a lot more requests for
DELPHOS — In a small the Neopolitan in Findlay. No
town with many pizza places, matter what you order, we
any new such establishment take a lot of time to make
must offer more than just a everything fresh for you.”
run-of-the-mill pepperoni pie Even though Joey Fratello’s
and breadsticks. seems to be doing quite well,
Joey Fratello’s is located Meyer is fairly new to the
at 126 N. Main St. and offers restaurant business.
much more. “Marty used to work for
Described as New York- Marathon Computer Services
Italian cuisine, menu items and he didn’t like doing that
include seven varieties of so one day he decided to open
chicken wings, salads, appe- a restaurant,” Hackworth said.
tizers and sides, oven-toasted “He talked to his friend John Caleb Hackworth, manager of Joey Fratello’s Pizzeria
sandwiches, wraps and des- Fruloo about it and decided in Delphos, prepares dough for pizza.
sert, as well as an array of he was going to make it a
pasta dishes like spaghetti pizza place. John owned a
and meatballs, four cheese pizza place in Brooklyn and
tortellini and lobster ravioli. he taught us a lot about mak-
There are several dressings ing pizza and told us that if
and sauces to choose from, we don’t change the recipes
Photo submitted as well. we’d be okay. There was a
Pam Eickholt, left, and John Fortman and Amy Baker Even without these options, lot of trial and error before
right, of Fortman Insurance in Ottawa are congratulated Joey Fratello’s would hardly we developed it into some-
on being designated a Signature Agency by Diana Palinski- be just another pizza place. thing Marty was happy with.
Roberts from Progressive Insurance. Patrons can create a pizza or That was three years ago and
pick from among the many now we’ve got two loca-
Based on their history of Unlike some agencies that unusual specialty pizzas like tions; working on a third. The
providing excellent custom- only represent one insurance the Cajun Wing, with ranch Delphos location just sort of
dressing, chicken breast, hot fell into our laps. We heard it
er service and consistently company, Fortman Insurance
sauce and mozarella cheese, was up for auction and it just
meeting established sales Services is an independent or the Neopolitan made with kind of happened.”
goals, Fortman Insurance agency offering products fresh garlic, oregano, extra When it came time to name
Services, Inc. has been rec- from many different com- virgin olive oil, red sauce and the establishment, Meyer
ognized by Progressive as panies. These products no cheese whatsoever. pulled from both New York
a Preferred Signature Agent include: auto, homeown- Started by Marty Meyer, and Italy.
in the Progressive Preferred ers, boat, RV, motorcycle Joey Fratello’s operates at “John’s pizza place in
Program. umbrella, business insurance two locations, one in Delphos Brooklyn was called Joe’s, Stacy Taff photos
The licensed property and and several carriers, includ- and one in Findlay. Delphos and ‘fratello’ means ‘brother’ Joey Fratello is located at 126 N. Main St. in Delphos.
vasualty sgents at Fortman ing Progressive. manager Caleb Hackworth or ‘brotherhood’ in Italian,
Insurance are John Fortman, Five other licensed agents says the best-sellers at the so Marty put the two togeth- STOCKS
Amy Baker, Pam Eickholt in the agency specialize in two locations are different. er and came up with Joey Quotes of local interest supplied by
and Catherine Fortman. the medical insurance, ancil- EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS
“At the Delphos loca- Fratello’s,” Hackworth said. Close of business September 28, 2010
Zachary Fortman, son of lary benefits and the senior tion we get a lot of people “And the logo, it was this
John and Catherine Fortman, market – individual and ordering the Classic Combo, picture of a 1920’s Italian Description Last Price Change
has recently joined the fam- group medical, vision, den- Cajun Wing and the Greek. immigrant that John drew.” DJINDUAVERAGE 10,858.14 +46.10
ily business in the Property tal, short term disability, long NAS/NMS COMPSITE 2,379.59 +9.82
S&P 500 INDEX 1,147.70 +5.54
& Casualty Department. term disability, life, long

WEBB
AUTOZONE INC. 228.20 +2.46
Preferred Signature term care, medicare supple- BUNGE LTD 61.61 +1.26
Agents comprise the top one ments, Part D Drug Plans EATON CORP. 82.48 +0.57
percent of the company’s and Medicare Advantage BP PLC ADR 39.29 +0.58
30,000 independent insur-
ance agents from across
Plans.
Fortman Insurance
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ing agents have consistent- since 1978, is located at 614 HOME • AUTO • BUSINESS • LIFE • HEALTH FIRST DEFIANCE 10.07 +0.16
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through expert knowledge of Visit www.fortmanins.com FORD MOTOR CO 12.52 +0.04
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138 N. Main - Bluffton, 419-358-4015 HOME DEPOT INC. 31.81 +0.21
HONDA MOTOR CO 35.57 +0.26
HUNTGTN BKSHR 5.72 -0.02
JOHNSON&JOHNSON 62.43 +0.40
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PROCTER & GAMBLE 60.62 -0.42
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tered golden retriever pup-
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on site. Local breeder. 1
female $350, 3 males Delphos.
I can barely walk a half-mile, and that is with
stops. I have tried niacin and red yeast rice. I
Eating Gluten Free James Garcia to Van
DK Contractor am currently taking omega-3 and flaxseed-oil
$300 each.
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cell 419-233-9460 419-692-5193 FREE ESTIMATES
inlots 30, 31, 32, Wren. DEAR READER: Statin drugs work well, but
Jim Irwin 419-586-1292 Ruby M. Seibert,
Lloyd D. Seibert, Robin
for some people, the price is high. This poses
the question of whether the benefits outweigh
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Remodeling 950 Home Improvement Ave., Delphos. No Pets. M. Burns, Jonathan
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the risks. No one wants to suffer a heart attack
POHLMAN Wortman, Sherry L. or stroke, nor do they want unpleasant side
effects such as those you have experienced. The
Roofing Specials
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answer should be a decision between a patient
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and his or her physician. That said, there might
kitchen and bedrooms.
Jones to Blue Creek
419-230-9231 Residential
& Commercial
3 & 4 Season
MULCH W/D hookup. $425/mo.,
$500 security deposit. Wind Farm LLC, portion
of section 30, Hoaglin
be alternatives. First, however, let’s hit some
possibilities.
OR 419-647-2104
• Agricultural Needs
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Township. You can lower the dose of your medication.
Mark Pohlman Estate of Bette J. This may reduce or eliminate the leg cramps and
419-339-6800
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REBATE on
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cell 419-233-9460 WINDOWS On S.R. 309 in Elida 305 S. Main St. Krugh, portion of inlot of the statin. You can change to another label;
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•LAWN MOWING• Construction Retractable Van Wert. consider ezetimibe, a prescription cholesterol-
& Aluminum 950 Transmission 1 BEDROOM apt. All utili- Dean A. Herrick, absorption inhibitor, or you might try an over-the-
counter with natural plant stanols and sterols. You
•FERTILIZATION•
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•WEED CONTROL
Roofing, vision. Available immedi- to Walter B. Stevens, don’t indicate if the niacin was at all effective.
Susan M. Stevens, Did you give it a try for a satisfactory length of
PROGRAMS 205 S. PIERCE STREET
pole barns, garages or ately. Call 419-741-7131.

Geise
DELPHOS, OH
•SIDEWALK & BED any construction needs. portion of section 27, time?
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EDGING
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Includes range and refrig-
Learned, Lisa Learned to steak. Broil meats, and be sure to cut off any
• standard transmission
erator. Landlord pays wa-
Acme Fe LLC, portion excess fat prior to cooking. Continue to exercise
of section 10, Pleasant
•SHRUB INSTALLATION, ter, sewer, and garbage
• differentials
and modify your diet. Eat more fruits, vegetables,
HERRON Township (Jones
TRIMMING & REMOVAL pick-up. Rent & Deposit
Lindell Spears
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Hohlbein’s • transfer case
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$425/mo. Located at 387
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whole grains, fish and chicken. Limit the amount
of cheese and eggs you consume, and switch to
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Sanderson to Dale fat-free milk.
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section 30, Jackson
an appropriate length of time so you can initiate a
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2 bedroom apartment for Township. nutritionist and the physical-therapy department
• Siding Siding, Roofing, rent. Stove, refrigerator Joma Acres I LP to of your local hospital will be appropriate.
GOLD • Replacement Sunrooms, included. Washer/dryer Maclem LLC, portion
of section 20, Union
Consider an OTC that doesn’t contain a statin
component.
CANYON •
Windows
Garages
Kitchens & Bathroom
Remodeling,
TEMAN’S hookup. (419)203-2216
Township.
Ask your physician or specialist for advice on
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CANDLES
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Electrical Service Garages section 6, Union, portion such as iron deficiency or peripheral neuropathy,
Gina M. Fox for both new and • Trimming • Topping • Thinning
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Addiction tears Tomorrow’s

Horoscope
HI AND LOIS

sisters apart By Bernice Bede Osol

Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010

The establishment of that special

Dear Annie: My sis- That’s why he did it with- relationship for which you’ve been
ter’s 50th birthday is com- out consulting you. He was yearning is likely to happen during
ing up and I would like to wrong, though we hope you our planet’s next passage around the
sun. However, it’ll take lots of give-
acknowledge it in some way. can forgive him. But as a and-take to make it a lasting thing.
However, due to years of her condition of your forgive- Make it happen through commitment
heavy drinking, lying, self- ness, he must promise not to and elbow grease.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - You
pity, verbal abuse and the do anything like this again. might firm up what you want to do
resulting toxic personality, Dear Annie: This is in and how you should go about it, but,
BLONDIE
she has managed to lose her response to “Worried Mom sadly, once things are in place you’re
not likely to follow your game plan. If
career, condo, dog, friends, in the Midwest.” As a high you don’t, it’ll be another wasted day
family members and health. school teacher, I often hear in Margaritaville.
I finally followed Al-Anon’s students say that as long as SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
advice and suspended our they are earning a “D,” they - Don’t be hasty about agreeing to
something that you haven’t taken any
relationship four months ago. are happy they are passing. time to analyze. If things go south,
It was difficult but necessary My observations about this the penalty might be more than you
for me to do this. prevalent behav- thought.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.
But, Annie, ior indicate that 21) - A good idea you’re mulling over
I don’t want this there is a definite in your head should not be discussed
monumental birth- lack of motiva- with outsiders. Someone who doesn’t
know what s/he is talking about could
day to pass without tion. One reason is induce you to drop it.
recognizing it and that the child has CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
wishing my sister zero consequences - Unless both you and another who are
engaged in a mutual endeavor have
a future recovery. at home. “Worried analyzed things and are in agreement, BEETLE BAILEY
Perhaps this could Mom” said her son you shouldn’t move forward. You
be the turning confessed that he must sing off the same lyric sheet.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -
point for her and passed his science If you knowingly perform below your
she will seek help, test by cheating. Did standards, you shouldn’t get angry if
ask forgiveness she go to the school rewards neglect to ensue. Only if you
and try to start Annie’s Mailbox and ask the teacher give the job your best effort should
you expect compensation.
over with all the to re-administer the PISCES (Feb. 20-March
people she has hurt. I want test or flunk him? 20) - Avoid pressing your luck on
to let her know I will support Yes, he could have learn- something foolish. If you make some
kind of risky financial deal without
her if she decides to admit ing disabilities. However, I thought of a loss, you will have to pay
she is an alcoholic and stop am inclined to believe his the price if catastrophe hits.
drinking. Do you have any parents are simply enabling ARIES (March 21-April 19) - No
matter how frustrated or angry you
suggestions? -- Mourning in him. They need to make it might be, don’t air your grievances
Massachusetts clear that privileges, such as with your mate in the presence of
Dear Massachusetts: We driving, will be taken away outsiders. It will give a bad impression SNUFFY SMITH
of your relationship.
appreciate your optimism, unless the grades improve. If TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -
but turning 50 is no guar- necessary, hire a tutor. Finish working on what you want to
antee that your sister will I hope “Worried Mom” accomplish before talking about what
the job entails and how hard it is to
reevaluate her life or come will take action when her son do. Action, not words, is the order of
to the conclusions you are tells her he passed a test by the day.
hoping for. She could simply cheating and will not allow GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Be
become depressed and allevi- him the responsibility of a fiscally astute, because if you aren’t
you could end up spending wildly
ate it by drinking. But by all driver’s license until he acts without any regard for what kind of
means, send her a birthday responsibly. -- Concerned problems your recklessness could
card. Include a message that and Caring California produce tomorrow.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -
you miss her and think of Teacher Your prized independence could be
her often, and suggest she Dear Teacher: Every restricted due to scads of demands
contact AA (aa.com) when child is different, and some being placed on you by others. If you
make a big deal of it, however, it will
she is ready. don’t respond to anything, only make matters worse. HAGAR THE HORRIBLE
Dear Annie: I have been but we appreciate your sage LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - If you
married for 40 years to a advice. can be realistic about events, and see
things for what they are and not what
wonderful man. I’ve always Annie’s Mailbox is written you hoped they would be, you’ll get
trusted everything he did with by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy through the day in fine fettle. Even if
our finances -- until now. Sugar, longtime editors of the adverse conditions occur, they can be
overcome.
My husband’s brother, Ann Landers column. Please VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -
“Joe,” holds a decent job, e-mail your questions to Check each item you purchase very
never misses a vacation and [email protected], carefully to be certain you’ve gotten
shops at high-priced stores. or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, a fair deal. If you are indifferent,
there’s a good chance you could be
He won’t dress his kids in c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 swindled.
anything but the best. I’m not W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Copyright 2010, United Feature
crazy about Joe, but he lives Los Angeles, CA 90045. Syndicate, Inc.
in another state and it’s never
been a problem.
Apparently, Joe asked BORN LOSER
to borrow $4,000, and my
husband sent the money
without getting anything in
writing and without telling
me. I only found out when I
opened a note from our bank
addressed to my husband. I
was shocked. The trust in our
marriage has been broken.
My husband now expects
me to “forgive and forget”
what he did, but how do I do
that? He says Joe will pay us
back, but it’s been almost a FRANK & ERNEST
year and he has yet to make
any effort to do so. How do I
forgive my husband for lend-
ing our money to his broth-
er behind my back? -- Still
Waiting
Dear Still: Your husband
loves his brother and quite
logically assumed you would
not want to give him $4,000.

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US pressing Israel to halt West Bank construction

By AMY TEIBEL Netanyahu says his pro-settlement coalition However, in the end Abbas will likely have ment, something that could take a few decades,”
The Associated Press could fracture if the construction curbs, which to decide alone. In the past, Fatah and the PLO Lieberman said.
ended Sunday, are extended. have routinely backed his decisions and are In a rare move, Netanyahu distanced himself
JERUSALEM — Washington’s special But the Palestinians say negotiations, which unlikely to rebel against him now. The Arab from his foreign minister’s remarks. The prime
Mideast envoy today was trying to wring an resumed just four weeks ago, are pointless if League is also expected to back Abbas’ recom- minister, himself a hard-liner in dealings with
agreement out of Israel to bar new West Bank growing settlements keep chipping away at mendations. the Palestinians, has committed to try to frame a
settlement construction and put foundering lands they want for their future state. Should he stay in the talks without a mora- final peace deal within a year.
peace talks back on track. Abbas has given the U.S. mediation until at torium, Abbas would lose even more credibility “The contents of the foreign minister’s
President Barack Obama dispatched George least Monday, when he meets with Arab foreign among Palestinian constituents already skeptical speech at the U.N. were not coordinated with
Mitchell on an emergency mission to the Middle ministers in Cairo, to try to craft an accord that of his ability to deliver a peace deal. The Islamic the prime minister,” Netanyahu’s office said in
East to broker a compromise that would keep would allow him to remain at the negotiating militant Hamas group, which seized control of a statement.
Palestinians from making good on their threat table. Palestinian media reported today that the Gaza Strip from him in 2007 and opposes It emphasized that Netanyahu was heading
to abandon the talks if Israel resumes settlement Abbas told journalists he was ready to make a peacemaking, would benefit. the political talks on Israel’s behalf, adding that
building now that a 10-month moratorium has “historic” decision. Yet the Western-backed Abbas is reluctant the “various subjects of the peace agreement
expired. Senior Palestinian officials would not con- to walk away from talks because his interna- will be discussed and set only around the nego-
Mitchell met with Israeli Prime Minister firm these reports, and it wasn’t clear whether tional standing and future as a leader are tied to tiation table and not in any other place.”
Benjamin Netanyahu on today and was Abbas meant he was ready to quit the talks or the quest for a peace deal. The prime minister also reiterated his hope
scheduled to meet with Palestinian President whether he was simply trying to create some Netanyahu’s own foreign minister highlight- that talks would yield a historic framework deal
Mahmoud Abbas a day later to try to broker a last-minute leverage. On Saturday, Abbas will ed the stiff opposition the Israeli leader faces by next September.
compromise. consult top officials from his Fatah Party and within his governing coalition to making con- Netanyahu, who only recently endorsed the
At the start of his meeting with Mitchell, the Palestine Liberation Organization’s deci- cessions to the Palestinians. notion of a Palestinian state under heavy U.S.
Netanyahu said he and Abbas “have an historic sion-making body before sitting down with the At the United Nations on Tuesday, Avigdor pressure, has never publicly outlined a timetable
mission to continue those good talks” and reaf- Arab officials. Lieberman spoke of a drawn-out interim agree- for implementing any deal.
firmed his commitment to a deal that would Hanna Amireh, a member of the PLO body, ment with the Palestinians instead of the near- An extension of the moratorium would not
assure Israel’s security. said there was widespread opposition to resum- term statehood they demand. end all building in the West Bank. Under the
A string of possible compromises apparently ing talks without a settlement curb. Israelis and Palestinians need time to erase terms of the curbs, projects that were already
is on the table, including restricting new construc- “The consensus is that since the entire world their mutual distrust, Lieberman told the annu- under way were allowed to continue. Even after
tion to major West Bank settlement blocs and is in favor of a Palestinian state and against al ministerial meeting of the U.N. General the freeze went into effect in late November,
bureaucratic machinations by Israel’s defense settlements, then let us throw this problem in the Assembly on Tuesday. more than 2,500 apartments were still in vari-
minister that would keep a de facto moratorium face of the world and see what they can do about “Under these conditions, we should focus on ous stages of construction in the first quarter of
in place without Israel’s declaring an extension. it,” Amireh said. coming up with a long-term intermediate agree- this year.

UT shooter described as intelligent, unemotional Three decades on, Calif.

By KELLEY SHANNON and APRIL CASTRO
The Associated Press
anyone in particular outside the library. The shots may have been
fired into the air or missed shots, if he was aiming at someone, the family awaits execution
chief said. By THOMAS WATKINS
AUSTIN, Texas — As bleary-eyed University of Texas stu- University of Texas president Bill Powers canceled classes The Associated Press
dents made their way to early classes and campus workers walked Tuesday and said normal campus operations would resume today.
toward their jobs, one person strode through campus wearing a Police declined to speculate on a motive. LOS ANGELES — It was after dark and 15-year-old Susan
dark suit and a ski mask — and carrying an assault rifle. Marcus, the relative who said the family wasn’t planning to Jordan was still not home on that school night 30 years ago when
His look was menacing, and those who encountered him fled make any further comments, said he wanted the public to under- her worried family got a chilling call they’ll never forget.
fast. stand Tooley. “Susie isn’t home from school yet is she?” a man’s voice
“I saw in his eyes he didn’t care,” said construction worker “He was a very smart guy, very intelligent, excellent student. said. “You will never see your daughter again.”
Ruben Cordoba, who was installing a fence on the roof of a three- He wouldn’t or couldn’t hurt a fly. If he was depressed you would Her father and two brothers leaped into a truck and drove
story building Tuesday morning when he looked down and made never know it. He never usually expressed emotion. This is a great frantically around their neighborhood screaming her name.
eye contact. shock to me and my family,” he said. Another call from the man directed them to look in a nearby
Authorities say the gunman who later killed himself was Tooley’s parents did not immediately respond to messages left orange grove, where a police dog led officers to the girl’s body.
19-year-old Colton Tooley, a sophomore math major. No one else by The Associated Press. Investigators combed through the fam- On Thursday, almost three decades later, her relatives had
was injured. ily’s home in Austin on Tuesday, carrying out bags and boxes. hoped to see the execution of the man who placed those taunting
But those who knew Tooley for years — before his time at There was no word on exactly what was in the containers. A neigh- phone calls. Instead, a judge on Tuesday delayed what would
the massive university in Austin — describe him as a courteous, bor said police arrived about three hours after the shooting. have been California’s first execution in nearly five years.
intelligent guy who wouldn’t hurt anyone. He was book smart and The gunman’s threatening demeanor on campus was far from Albert Greenwood Brown was convicted in 1982 for Susan’s
won raves from his high school teachers. He also was known as what Tooley’s teachers at Crockett High School in Austin recalled murder and sentenced to death.
someone who kept his emotions in check. of the boy who graduated in 2009, ranked seventh in his class. They Though Susan’s killing on Oct. 28, 1980, sparked a flurry
“There was nothing prior to this day, nothing that would lead remembered him as “brilliant,” “meticulous” and “respectful,” the of media attention in Riverside, a sprawling inland city about
any of us to believe this could take place,” said a man who emerged principal, Craig Shapiro, said a statement. 60 miles east of Los Angeles, much of the publicity around the
from Tooley’s family home late Tuesday and identified himself “All of us in the Crockett High School community are shocked case has focused on Brown and his exhaustive legal maneuvers
only as Marcus, a relative. He read a statement saying that Tooley’s and saddened by today’s tragedy at the University of Texas,” to avoid the death penalty.
parents were distraught. “They’ve lost their child.” Shapiro said. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Colton But a series of letters and messages her relatives recently sent
As the gunman trekked along a campus street with an AK-47, Tooley.” Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pleading with him not to grant
he fired three shots toward a church, then fired three more times in At the University of Texas, Tooley was a math major with an clemency provide a glimpse into the family’s anguish. Susan’s
the air, Cordoba said. Police said that with help from students they interest in actuarial science. younger brother James Jordan, who was 7 at the time, described
were able to track the shooter’s movements and chase him off the The armed walk went through the heart of the UT-Austin cam- how he was standing next to his mother when Brown called.
street. He went into the Perry-Castaneda Library, where he shot pus, where one of the nation’s worst mass shootings took place “I remember her pleading with him and the look of terror on
himself to death, said campus police Chief Robert Dahlstrom said. from atop the clock tower in 1966, when Charles Whitman shot her face,” James Jordan wrote.
Dahlstrom said it wasn’t clear that the gunman was shooting at and killed 16 people and wounded nearly three dozen. Susan’s mother and two of her three siblings have written

Officials say old dike may add to flood risk

to Schwarzenegger expressing anger over the length of the
process.
After decades of appeals and reversals, the courts ultimately
By TODD RICHMOND viding sandbagging and other help. The statement came as upheld Brown’s death sentence and he was scheduled for execu-
Associated Press Obama appeared at a campaign rally for Democratic candi- tion today, though it was pushed back until Thursday to allow
dates in Madison. his defense team time to file more motions.
MADISON, Wis. — A century-old sand dike that held A band of farmers and homeowners built the levee in U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel said Tuesday that he halted the
back the raging Wisconsin River helped protect a rural neigh- Caledonia in the 1890s to protect farms from flooding. The Thursday execution because he didn’t have enough time “to render
borhood, but state officials said Tuesday they’ll renew a push town lies about 40 miles north of Madison, in the swamps a reasoned decision and permit adequate appellate review.”
to buy out homeowners and let the levee deteriorate. where the Baraboo and Wisconsin rivers meet and Interstates The judge said lawyers for Brown had “raised substantial
The river surged around one end of the levee, leaving 90/94 and 39 converge. questions of fact as to whether at least some of the deficiencies”
low-lying portions of the Blackhawk Park neighborhood in The 14-mile-long berm made of sand and grass runs along in the state’s lethal injection process that prompted Fogel to halt
Caledonia under more than a foot of dirty water. But after the Wisconsin River’s southern shore. Most of it separates the California executions in 2006 remained. Brown has alleged that
three days of flooding, residents who evacuated Sunday were Pine Island Wildlife Area from the river, but the last mile-and- the state’s new lethal injection protocols did little to improve
expected to return today, officials said. a-half on the western end walls off Blackhawk Park, a collec- upon the old methods.
Even though the dike held, water seeped through it. The tion of about 100 homes and seasonal cottages. California’s attorney general can still appeal Fogel’s deci-
situation underscored experts’ concerns that many levees It’s unclear how much worse the flood might have been sion. But if the decision isn’t reversed by Friday, the state will
across the nation are aging and weren’t designed to hold back had the levee burst, but Steve Miller, director of the state be unable to execute Brown — or any other death row inmate —
big floods. The National Committee on Levee Safety warned Department of Natural Resources’ Bureau of Facilities and for several months because the state’s entire supply of sodium
in a report to Congress last year that inattention to poorly built Lands, said the levee’s best days are over. thiopental expires Friday. The chemical is used to sedate inmates
levees has put more people and structures at risk over the past “We’re just lucky it hasn’t washed out,” Miller said. “It’s before they are fatally injected with two other drugs.
100 years. too old. It’s dilapidated. It’s poorly built. I’m pretty sure our If his lawyers can delay the execution until Friday, Brown
Portions of the upper Midwest have seen severe flooding position will be to look at a different way to manage the flood could not be executed until next year, the earliest the state can
over the past few days as heavy rains moved through the plain.” restock the drug.
region. Many levees nationwide are similar — just mounds of dirt “You and your lawyers have had the audacity to plead for
Federal and state officials assessed damage in southern farmers piled up to protect crop land, said Eric Halpin, vice your life by unjustly dragging out your sentence for nearly 30
Minnesota on Tuesday, while St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman chair of the National Committee on Levee Safety. years,” Susan’s mother Angelina Jordan wrote in a Sept. 1 letter
declared a flooding emergency. The Mississippi River was “Many weren’t designed to protect people at all,” Halpin to Brown. “Your day of accountability is now upon you. The
expected rise to nearly 18.5 feet by Saturday afternoon — 4.5 said. Jordan family will be watching.”
feet above flood stage. A study group the Wisconsin DNR convened after Hurricane
White House spokesman Bill Burton issued a statement Katrina burst New Orleans’ levees reported in 2007 that the
saying President Barack Obama’s administration has been berm couldn’t be relied on to protect the community. The
in constant contact with the governors in Wisconsin and levee could actually make flooding worse if water backed up
Minnesota and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was pro- behind it and spread out, the group said.
Carter resting, plans to resume tour Tropical depression heads to Fla.
Answers to Tuesday’s questions:
By MEGHAN BARR By PAUL HAVEN
The Associated Press The Associated Press The only state on the eastern seaboard to fall partially
in the central time zone is Florida.
CLEVELAND — Former President Jimmy Carter planned HAVANA — A tropical depression that quickly developed in the Juneau, Alaska, America’s largest city in area, is more
to resume a trip promoting his new book today after an upset Caribbean headed over Cuba early today threatening to strengthen than 2 1/2 times the size of Rhode Island.
stomach developed on a flight to Cleveland landed him in a into a tropical storm as it headed toward southeastern Florida. Today’s questions:
hospital overnight. Cuba expected heavy rains and high winds overnight. How fast — in words per minute — does the average
Carter was scheduled to appear at two events in Washington, By today morning, the storm’s center was about 230 miles (375 American adult read?
including one at the Smithsonian Institution, said Kathy kilometers) south-southwest of Miami and moving north-northeast How many steps are there to the top of the Empire
Daneman, publicity manager at Farrar, Straus & Giroux, pub- at 9 mph (15 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center State Building?
lisher of Carter’s “White House Diary.” in Miami. Answers in Thursday’s Herald.
Book signings in a Cleveland suburb and Durham, N.C., Maximum sustained winds were 35 mph (55 kph), but the depres- Today’s words:
were canceled Tuesday when the 85-year-old Carter fell ill. sion was forecast to strengthen some and become a tropical storm. Illachrymable: unable to cry
Carter’s grandson, Georgia state Sen. Jason Carter, said It was expected to be near or over southeastern Florida by today Tectiform: roof-like; used as a cover
Tuesday his grandfather was doing fine. evening. Today’s joke:
“He’s definitely resting comfortably and expected to continue Cuba’s chief meteorologist, Jose Rubiera, said the weather system A couple is dressed and ready to go out for the eve-
his book tour this week,” Jason Carter said. “I haven’t talked to was large but disorganized and weak. He said the heaviest rains were ning. They phone for a cab, turn on a night light, cover
him, but nobody in the family is concerned.” expected to hit east of the storm’s center in an area from Matanzas their pet parakeet and put the cat out in the back yard.
The former president planned to stay the night at MetroHealth province to Las Tunas in the eastern part of the island. The taxi arrives, and they open the front door to
hospital in Cleveland, according to a statement from the Carter Rubiera said the storm was already dumping rain on the island’s leave. Suddenly the cat they put out scoots back into the
Center, an Atlanta-based nonprofit known for its international southern coast Tuesday night, and predicted the rainfall would cause house. They don’t want the cat shut in there because she
work on human rights and public health. more problems in some mountainous regions and low-lying areas
“He is fully alert and participating in all decision-making than the winds associated with the storm. always tries to eat the bird. The wife goes out to the taxi
related to his care,” hospital spokeswoman Christina Karas said. “Don’t be afraid,” he said during the evening newscast on state while the husband goes back in. The cat runs upstairs,
“The decision to admit him overnight is purely precautionary.” television, pointing to a model showing dark moisture associated with the man in hot pursuit.
Carter was a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from with the storm moving over the heart of the island. “This means little The wife doesn’t want the driver to know the house
Atlanta to Cleveland when he became ill. After the plane landed, in practical life.” will be empty. She explains to the taxi driver that her
he was taken off by rescue crews, said Jackie Mayo, a spokes- He went on to forecast that top wind speeds would rise to no more husband will be out soon. “He’s just going upstairs to
woman at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. than 50 mph (80 kph). “Those winds will not cause any damage, say goodbye to my mother.”
He was wheeled into an emergency room at MetroHealth except possibly to sensitive crops or weak structures,” he said. A few minutes later the husband gets into the cab.
on a stretcher and later was up and walking around, said Mary An official bulletin issued by the communist government warned “Sorry I took so long,” he says, as they drive away.
Atkins, who had taken her daughter to the hospital for medical citizens in areas facing heavy rains to be especially vigilant, keeping “Stupid hag was hiding under the bed. Had to poke her
treatment and saw Carter from a nearby room. a close eye on the storm’s trajectory. with a coat hanger to get her to come out. Then I had
“He walked by the room and he was saying he was ready to Cuba has a well-trained civil defense force noted for its fast to wrap her in a blanket to keep her from scratching
go,” she said. “They had Secret Service everywhere.” response to natural disasters. The country often orders large-scale me. But it worked. I hauled her fat butt downstairs and
“It’s crazy for an 85-year-old guy to fly ... just to sign some evacuations ahead of even moderate storms. But no such evacuations threw her out into the back yard.”
books,” Regulator Bookshop co-owner John Valentine said. were immediately announced, and state media had no word on the The cab driver hit a parked car.
“He’s a brave guy. His health is most important.” activation of emergency plans.