July 10, 2014

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Thursday, July 10, 2014 Vol. 145 No. 18

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BY STEPHANIE GROVESDHI Media Staff Writer

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LIMA — Allen County Auditor Rhonda Eddy-Stienecker released June’s Sales Tax Budget Report which shows a 0.77-percent increase in revenues following a loss of col-lections at 1.84 percent in May. The county also saw a 1.25-percent increase in sales tax revenue in April after suffering three consecu-tive months of losses: 5.25 percent in March, 3.02 percent in February and 7.33 percent in January.

Since the beginning of 2014, the county

has collected $7,621,360 in sales tax revenue which is 2.78 percent less than the $7,839,645 in revenues amassed at this time last year.

The total sales tax budget for 2014 is $15,172,426, which includes the General Fund Budget at $14,400,000, Capital Improvement Budget of $450,000 and the 911 Budget set at $322,426.

Although the past three months have shown an increase in revenue above the bud-geted amount, the first quarter saw decreases in collections leading to a $74,518 deficit in the General Fund through the second quarter.

The total revenue received in the first quarter of 2014 was $297,914 or 4.22 percent

less than received in 2013. Highlights include a 5.70-percent decline in sales tax income, 6.68-percent decline in charges for services and a 30.7-percent decrease in rent collected.

Putnam County Auditor Robert Benroth reported that the county has collected $2,260,846 in revenue the first six months of 2014, which is a 9.4-percent decrease as compared to the $2,495,394 received during the first six months of 2013.

Currently, the county’s total sales tax is 7 percent and was 7.25 percent on December 31, 2013, when the Putnam County Board of Commissioners allowed a 1/4-percent sales tax to expire. Taking into effect the decrease

and a three-month runoff of the 1/4 percent, the actual decrease for the first six months of 2014 verses 2013 was 1.0 percent.

The total sales tax budget for 2014 is $3,900,000 and the county has collected approximately 56 percent of that amount. The first three months of the year saw a slight decrease in collections, with the past three months improving.

The county’s interest income for the first six months is $58,633 which is 78 percent of the budgeted amount. Local government funds are $115,373 which is a little over 49 percent of budget.

Allen, Putnam sales tax revenues fall short

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VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Veterans Office and Recorders Office have announced they will start issuing veterans ID cards to Van Wert County veterans.

Veteran Service Officer Barry Johns and County Recorder Kim Hughes will begin issuing ID Cards on Aug. 4. by appointment only from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Monday and Friday and 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday. To set up an appointment, call 419-238-9592.

Guidelines for who can receive the ID card include:1. Must be a current resident of Van Wert County.2. Must have DD-214 recorded at the Van Wert County

Recorder’s Office. To have a DD-214 recorded, the veteran must see the County Recorder prior to the appointment.

3. Must have been on active duty for other reasons than train-ing purpose.

4. Must have served in one of the five branches of the mili-tary — Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The only agency that can issue a discharge is the branch that was served in. Merchant Marines qualify with a valid DD-214. The applicant must have an original or certified copy of military discharge for honorable, general, or under honorable conditions. Absolutely no other character of service will be accepted for the ID card but any type character of service can be recorded with the Recorder’s Office.

5. In the event that an original discharge or certificate is not available, it will be ordered and the ID card will not be issued until the discharge is received and an appointment is made.

New ID cards available for Van Wert County veterans

Wassenberg to host The Best of 2014The Wassenberg Art Center will host The Best of 2014, a national-level exhibit curated by the Ohio Designer Craftsman organization housed in the Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus. The Wassenberg Art Center was chosen based in part on its new location as one of the three venues in the state to house the traveling exhibit. The show will open with a free, public recep-tion at 6 p.m. on Saturday and be on view until Aug. 28. Matthew Keeler and the Blues Revelers will perform at 7 p.m. with pie, ice-cream and spir-ited refreshments served. Above: Flaming June Brooch/Pendant by Mikelle Hickman-Romin consisting of glass seed beads, carved lemon quartz, peridot, carnelian and crystals.Regular exhibit hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday. The Wassenberg Art Center is located at 214 South Washington Street, Van Wert. (Submitted photo)

Canal Days Basket Bingo tickets on sale

Canal Days is selling tickets for Basket Bingo at the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce office.

Bingo will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 20 under the social tent.

Tickets are $30 each and will be sold in advance. Twenty baskets for 20 games will be loaded with prizes ranging from $50 to $600. Included with the $30 cost of a ticket is a raffle drawing for a cabin for two for a long weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Tickets can also be pur-chased from any commit-tee member - Barb Mesker, Gina Fritz, Cathie Grothouse, Donna Berger, Michelle Schafer, Amy Wehri, Lisa VanMetre, Jeanne Roehm, Sue Vonderwell and Diane Sterling.

More wind farm plans doubtful

BY ED GEBERTDHI Media Editor

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VAN WERT — It was no surprise when Iberdrola Renewables Project Developer Dan Litchfield told the Van Wert Rotary Club this week that the changes in state law regard-ing renewable energy (Senate Bill 310) and changes increas-ing the distance a wind turbine can be from a property line (House Bill 483) will keep that company from investing more money locally.

“We think this legislation is really unfortunate and disap-pointing,” Litchfield stated. “It’s probably not in the best interest of Ohio. We’re not going to make any knee-jerk reactions… but we’re not going to invest anything in more projects in Ohio.”

If the decision stands, this means that the county will not receive a projected $200 million investment for the Dog Creek Wind Farm. Litchfield did say that he and other people from Iberdrola have been studying ways to work within the new law and still build Dog Creek, but they have no solutions at this point. Setback rules have made erecting 50 new turbines virtually impossible. The new law would reduce the number of turbines that will fit within the proposed area from 50 to

seven, a total that makes the wind farm unprofitable.

Senate Bill 310 delayed by two years the standard for gen-erating alternative energy for use in the state, eliminating the competition which has existed for developing wind energy in Ohio. Van Wert County has seen no fewer than five different developers attempting to lease land for turbines over the past few years.

Dog Creek was projected to bring in payments in lieu of taxes of more than $600,000 for Lincolnview Local Schools alone, plus payments for others in that area of the county.

Had the project started con-struction before the law was changed about a month ago, it could have been grandfa-thered in under the old require-ments. However, when the Van Wert County Commissioners rescinded the Alternative Energy Zone designation, the timetable for signing a tax deal and road agreement was shortened considerably. The tax decision was handed to the township trustees by the com-missioners and Litchfield stated that he began negotiating with the township trustees to declare an Alternative Energy Zone for this project, but no agreement could be finalized in time to start construction.

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Osting ‘Sixteen Going on Seventeen’ in production of ‘The Sound of Music’

BY NANCY SPENCERDHI Media Editor

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HUNTINGTON, Indiana — A local musical theater major will grace the stage at the New Huntington Theater in Huntington, Indiana, beginning today.

Rachel Osting won the part of the eldest Von Trapp daughter, Liesl, in “The Sound of Music” with opening night for the Different Stages Theater Co. tonight.

Osting is excited for the curtain to go

up on one of her shows so close to home.“It’s just an hour and 20 minutes from

Delphos so my whole family and friends can come and see me,” Osting said in a telephone interview with The Delphos Herald.

The Delphos native’s singing will be showcased in the song “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” and she has a dance break dur-ing the number.

“Getting ready for this musical has been quite the ride,” Osting said. “The others who play the rest of the Trapp children are lovely and adorable and there’s just a high quality of people I get to work with.”

The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is the inaugural production at the New Huntington Theater and for Different Stages.

“This is 7-8 years in the works and we get to present it in a huge, new, beautiful theater,” Osting added.

This is Osting’s third time on stage since earning her bachelor’s of science and arts degree in musical theater from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Her fist roll was in the 1920’s musical “Pal Joey” and she was a dancer in “A Christmas Story.”

In preparation for the role of Liesl, Osting has been putting in 8- and 10-hour days with the rest of the cast. While she’s ready for the curtain to go up at tonight’s opening, she also has her eye to the future.

“I’m going to go to L.A. and give it a try but my ultimate goal is Broadway,” Osting said. “I love being a musical the-ater actor and I want to originate a role on Broadway.”

Osting is the daughter of Clayton and Susan Osting. She attended St. John’s High School and graduated from Interlochen Academy in Michigan.

Show are offered at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with 1:30 p.m. Saturday matinees and a 6 p.m. twilight performance on Sunday through July 27.

Delphos native Rachel Osting will play Liesl in “The Sound of Music” at the New Huntington Theater in Hungintgon Indiana. (Submitted photo)

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St. Peter Lutheran Church has announced its In Reach OutReach Team’s Righteous Returns! grants again this year. The church will give away three $200 grants.

The requirements include:• The Righteous Returns!

grant must be used to help someone else;

• The Righteous Returns! event must take place within six months of receipt of grant; and

• A brief 5-10 minute presentation must be made in person to the St. Peter con-gregation during a Sunday morning worship service.

To apply, send a 300-500-word essay describing the proposed “Righteous Returns!” project to Pastor Angela Khabeb, 422 N. Pierce St., Delphos OH 45833; or email [email protected]. Include a contact person with contact information.

The deadline for appli-cations is July 23.

Righteous Returns! grants due July 23

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On July 2, officers took a report of criminal damaging in the 700 block of West Second Street. The resident there told officers that his outdoor furniture had been broken by unknown subjects.

On July 2, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of South Cass Street regarding a juvenile huffing gasoline. Upon officers’ arrival, they located the juvenile and witnessed him inhaling gasoline from a lawn mower gas tank. The juvenile was taken to St. Rita’s Medical Center to be evaluated. He is being charged with abusing harmful intoxicants and will appear in Van Wert Juvenile Court.

On July 2, officers were sent to a second location for a criminal damag-ing incident. Officers found that items of landscaping had been damaged at a residence in the 100 block of North State Street. These incidents are under further investigation.

On Friday, officers met with a female complainant in the 200 block of Holland Avenue to take a theft report. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the female had three separate medica-tions stolen from inside her residence. Officers are continuing to investigate to determine a possible suspect.

On Friday, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Lima Avenue regard-ing an unruly juvenile. Officers arrived, spoke with the juvenile’s mother and discovered that the juvenile refused to listen to or obey his mother. The juvenile also broke items inside the residence. He will be charged with ungovernable juvenile and will appear in Allen County

Juvenile Court.On Saturday, officers took a report

of criminal damaging from a female in the 800 block of Skinner Street. Officers found that the female’s tires were slashed on her vehicle. The female gave officers a possible suspect and the incident remains under investigation.

On Saturday, a male called from the 800 block of Skinner Street to report a stolen bicycle. Officers responded and met with the male. Officers received a description of the bicycle and a report was made.

On Sunday, officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at the Delphos

R e c r e a t i o n Center on East Fifth Street. Upon officers’ arrival, they found that a male subject, identified as 5 6 - y e a r - o l d James Taylor of Delphos, had struck a pole in the parking lot. After inves-

tigating the crash, officers found probable cause to arrest Taylor for operating the motor vehicle while intoxicated. Taylor was taken into custody and was charged with OVI, FRA non-compliance suspension and failure to maintain reasonable con-trol. Shortly after Taylor was dropped off at his residence in the 800 block of

East Third Street, officers received a call of a disturbance. Upon arrival, they met with Taylor. After multiple warnings for Taylor to cease his disorderly behavior, and him continuing, he was arrested and transported to the Allen County Jail and will face an additional charge of persis-tent disorderly conduct. He will appear in Lima Municipal Court on all of the charges.

On Monday, an officer on patrol investigating a suspicious vehicle in the area of the 400 block of South Main Street made contact with the driver, 3 1 - y e a r -old Jessica Johnson of Lima. After speaking with Johnson, it

was found that she was operating the motor vehicle on a suspended driver’s license. Johnson was charged with FRA non-compliance suspension and will appear in Lima Municipal Court to face the charge.

On Monday, officers were dis-patched to the 200 block of Elida Road to take a theft report. Upon arrival, offi-cers met with the victim and discovered that an item was stolen from the yard at that residence. The item was reported to have been taken in the early evening hours.


VAN WERT — Seven cases were heard Wednesday at the Van Wert Common Pleas Court. Two pleas, two treatment violations, two sentencings and a one-time waiver were heard.

Also, Tracy Hartman, 39, of Van Wert was found not guilty of child endangering after a two-day jury trial held Monday and Tuesday.

TIME WAIVERGregory Tackett, 31, Fort Wayne, signed a waiver of his

right to a speedy trial in open court on his charge of possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree.

CHANGES OF PLEASEric Shaffer, 38, Van Wert, entered a plea of guilty to

grand theft, a felony of the fourth degree. He was then granted the prosecutor’s diversion program, which calls for him to pay back $12,540 to the State of Ohio.

Justine Jerome, 28, Van Wert, entered a plea of guilty to possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. A second pos-session charge, also a felony of the fifth degree, was dismissed for her plea. The Court ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for 9 a.m. Aug. 20.

TREATMENT IN LIEU OF CONVICTION VIOLATIONS

Tristan Boaz, 22, Van Wert, was found to have violated her treatment plan by failing to report to probation, having posi-

tive drug tests and cancelling a Westwood appointment. The Court ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for 9 a.m. Aug. 20. She was ordered held without bond until sentencing.

Grant Albright, 37, Van Wert, admitted to violating his treatment plan by having two positive drug tests. The Court continued the matter for a status conference in 30 days and released the defendant on a surety bond.

SENTENCINGSJesse Blackburn, 22, Delphos, was sentenced on a charge

of trafficking heroin, a felony of the fourth degree. He was sentenced to three years community control, up to six months at WORTH Center, 60 days jail at a later date, 200 hours community service, two years intensive probation, driver’s license suspended six months, ordered to pay court costs and partial appointed counsel fees. Eigtheen months prison was deferred. He was remanded to jail until transfer to WORTH Center.

Matthew Southerland, 32, Van Wert, was sentenced on a charge of trafficking drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. He was sentenced as follows: three years community control, 30 days Electronic House arrest or jail, 60 days jail at later date, 200 hours community service, two years intensive probation, driver’s license suspended six months, ordered to pay court costs and partial appointed counsel fees. Eleven months prison was deferred.

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Driver flees scene after hitting mirrorINFORMATION SUBMITTED

DELPHOS — A driver fled the scene after hitting a parked vehicle’s mirror Tuesday.

A vehicle, owned by Aaron Caskey of Delphos, was parked in the 700 block of West First Street. Another vehicle going eastbound on West First Street struck its right side mirror on the parked vehicle’s left side mirror.

The driver fled the scene.Caskey’s vehicle had minor damage.

Driver fails to yield after stoppingINFORMATION

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DELPHOS — A driver was cited for failure to yield after stopping at 7:38 a.m. Sunday.

Phyllis Backus, 76, of Delphos was traveling south on Canal Street and after stopping at the stop sign at the intersection of Canal and

Fifth streets, attempted to make a right hand turn onto West Fifth Street.

Backus did not see a vehicle, driven by Skyler Mell, 17, of Delphos, trav-eling westbound in the 200 block of West Fifth Street and pulled into its path.

Both vehicles sustained disabling damage. No injuries were reported.

Driver flees scene of crashINFORMATION SUBMITTED

DELPHOS — A driver fled the scene of a crash at 6:32 p.m. July 2.

According to a witness, the driver turned onto North Canal Street from North Street and struck an unoccupied vehicle parked and owned by Maureen Flescher-Frisby of Delphos, facing southbound in the 1000 block of North Canal Street.

The driver then backed up, causing more damage to the parked vehicle, and then fled the scene.

The witness described the vehicle as a Cheverolet or GMC gray pickup truck with a black number 17 on the bumper.

Flescher-Frisby’s vehicle had moderate to heavy damage to its left rear and bumper.

ST. RITA’SA boy was born July 8 to

Okema Wagoner and Jerry Magnus of Spencerville.

A girl was born July 8 to Ashley and Scott Crossgrove of Ottoville.

A boy was born July 9 to Brittni and Dustin Markward of Ottoville.

One Year AgoJane Higbie of the Allen County Soil

and Water Conservation District brought a container of worms and soil for participants of the Delphos Public Library’s Summer Reading Program to examine. Higbie pre-sented “Wormology,” a program detailing the anatomy of worms and all the benefits they provide for soil.

25 Years Ago – 1989Delphos Wesleyan Church will be hold-

ing rededication services Sunday to com-memorate the completion of remodeling of the church. Work on the church has been going on over two years, according to the Rev. Matt Alford, pastor. The Delphos church was started in November 1934. First service was conducted in Marbletown Mission at the northeast corner of Clime and Bredeick streets.

Varsity cheerleaders from Jefferson High School recently captured the top award at a nationwide cheerleading camp held at Bluffton College. Members of the superior-rated squad who were also named the out-standing squad in the varsity division are

Teri Jones, M i s t y B i r c h e t t , S t a c i e Macwhinney, Jodi Best, Kim Brunk, Lori Wreede, B e t h

Kiggins, Jodi Druckemiller and Tracy Sterling.

Delphos firefighter Al Hilvers, chairman of the Firemen’s Picnic, sold Forrest Fuller of Delphos a raffle ticket for the annual picnic planned for Aug. 4-5 at Waterworks Park. Prizes include $500 cash, recliner chair, microwave oven, anniversary clock, five-piece card table set, $300 food certifi-cate at Chief’s Market, 13-inch color televi-sion, pair of table lamps, 42-inch outdoor table and four chairs and a cypress clock.

50 Years Ago – 1964John Shenk, president of the Rotary

Club for the coming year, was installed to that office at the meeting of the club at NuMaude’s Restaurant Wednesday noon, to succeed Dr. Burl Morris, who had served for the past year. John Horine installed the new president, presenting him with a president’s badge after having pre-sented the outgoing president with a past president’s badge.

Fishing, hunting and just plain rest will occupy a large portion of Arthur Kindley’s spare time. After 61 years of employ-ment at Delphos Manufacturing Company, Kindley’s retirement became effective June 30. In 1903 at the age of 14, Kindley began working for the Delphos Manufacturing Company, which at that time was located on East Second Street, the present site of the West Ohio Gas Company.

BEINING, Adolph F. “Ottie”, 90, of Ottoville, Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. today at Immaculate Concept ion Cathol ic Church, with Father Jerome Schetter offici-ating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery with military rites by the Ottoville VFW and the Fort Jennings American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Homecare and Hospice, Ottoville EMS or the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.love-funeralhome.

WEATHER FORECASTTri-County

Associated Press

TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear through midnight. Then partly cloudy with a 20 per-cent chance of showers and thunderstorms toward day-

break. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thun-derstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows around 70.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY: Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.

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The American Red Cross urges eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and give to help prevent a summer blood shortage. Blood donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative are especially needed.

The Red Cross is seeing fewer appoint-ments at its blood donation centers and blood drives this summer than what is needed to ensure blood and platelets continue to be available for patients. During the summer months of June, July and August, on average, about two fewer donors make an appointment to give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what patients need. This can add up to more than 100,000 fewer dona-tions during the summer.

Blood and platelet donations are needed every day for patients with many serious medical conditions. Accident and burn vic-tims, heart surgery patients, organ trans-plant patients and those receiving treat-ment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all need blood.

To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Upcoming blood donation opportuni-ties:

Allen CountyWednesday from noon until 6 p.m. at

American Legion Spencerville, 200 S. Broadway in Spencerville.

July 19 from 8 a.m. until noon at Shawnee Community United Methodist Church, 2600 Zurmehly Road in Lima.

July 23 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Ohio State University Lima/Rhodes State College, 4240 Campus Drive in Lima.

Auglaize CountyJuly 17 from noon until 6 p.m. at

Harvest Baptist Church, 1301 Navajo Trail in Wapakoneta.

July 18 from noon p.m. until 4 p.m. at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community, 100 Red Oak Drive in Cridersville.

July 24 from noon until 5 p.m. at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Lifestyle Community, 11230 SR 364 in St. Marys.

July 31 from 1 until 6 p.m. at Auglaize County Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive

in Wapakoneta.Van Wert CountyJuly 24 from 11 a.m. until 4

p.m. at Lee Kinstle Sales and Service, 650 West Ervin Road in Van Wert.

How to donate bloodSimply call 1-800-RED

CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make

an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in gener-ally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitar-ian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, visit redcross.org or visit Twitter at @RedCross.

WCOMC Lunch and Learn program set for Aug. 6


LIMA — The West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium (WCOMC) will host a Lunch & Learn program from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Rhodes State College. The location of the event will be sent later, pending attendance.

Keynote speakers will be Dr. Michael Carroll and Will Burns of the Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development. They will give a presentation on the recent recession and recovery and how it has impacted where employees now live and work in this

region. Business and economic develop-ment leaders and local government offi-cials should attend.

Employees of WCOMC members (up to two employees) can attend at no cost. Price is $20 per person for non-members, which includes a buffet lunch.

To assure an accurate meal count, please RSVP by Aug. 1. For more infor-mation, call 419-995-8406 weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

This program follow the WCOMC Full Board meeting. The board will meet to conduct business 11-11:30 a.m. Aug. 6. Non-members are welcome to attend.

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VAN WERT — Once again pigs will fall from the sky during the eighth annual Van Wert Rib Fest on Aug. 9 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.

This fundraising event, sponsored by 1st Federal Bank of Van Wert, will ben-efit both the Convention

and Visitor’s Bureau and United Way of Van Wert County.

The cost of a ticket is $10. Tickets can be pur-chased at 1st Federal Bank, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the United Way office or from any United Way board member. The pig that falls closest to the pig pen, sec-ond closest to the pig pen

and farthest away from the pen will all win a cash prize. A limited number of tickets will be sold. This has been a fun event in years past as people have enjoyed watching the pigs fall from the sky and find-ing out who wins.

The Van Wert Rib Fest is Aug. 8-9. Festival hours begin at 5 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday.

Pictured are, from left to right, Deb Russell, United Way of VWCO; Jessi Hardesty and Suzie Grimes, 1st Federal; and Scott Mull, 2014 United Way Campaign Chair. (Submitted photo)

GOP seeks records from Democrat in governor’s race

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Republican Party is taking Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald to court, trying to force him to release key-card data showing when he enters and leaves county build-ings and parking facilities as the Cuyahoga County executive.

The Wednesday filing

asks the Ohio Supreme Court to compel the data’s release as public record.

A FitzGerald campaign spokeswoman calls it a political stunt and says Republicans and Gov. John Kasich should focus on real issues that matter to residents.

Democrats have sug-gested FitzGerald’s refus-al to provide the records

is similar to the Kasich administration’s decision to block release of records detailing threats against the governor, because both involve a government leader’s security.

The Supreme Court is weighing a challenge brought by a Democratic-leaning political blog over the threat records.

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Prepare for potentially severe summer weatherTips to help families, businesses be ready


MARION — Frontier Communications teams across the country are preparing for possibly summer weather severe weather. Their preparations include:

— equipping fleet vehicles with extra fuel, fluids and lighting;

— double-checking all safety equipment and supplies used by field technicians;

— placing emergency network supplies throughout com-pany facilities; and

— inventorying supplies needed for network restoral in the event of severe weather.

The company reminds customers and others to they should stay far away from any downed cables or power lines. They should contact Frontier at 800-921-8102 (business) or 800-921-8101 (residential) to report any fallen telephone poles or cables.

Frontier also encouraged customers to make sure they can communicate in the event commercial power is lost:

— Customers who rely on cordless phones should consider plugging a corded phone directly into the wall. In the event of a power outage, corded phones will still operate; cordless ones (e.g., VoIP) will not. If commercial power is unavailable, generators and batteries in Frontier’s central offices serve as a backup. Phone lines generally have enough power to allow a corded phone to function. Best practice: Do not use phones during the actual storm.

— Customers’ voicemail boxes are protected within Frontier’s network and will continue to operate despite a power loss; and

— Charge wireless devices, such cell phones, laptops and tablets in advance of the severe weather. “We know how criti-cal our network is for public safety and the well-being of our customers,” said Senior Vice President and General Manager Dave Davidson. “Our teams work very hard to prepare for severe weather, and we are here for our customers after the storm to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.” Here are some tips via Yahoo.com for safety during a severe storm:

— If you’re outdoors, take shelter in a sturdy building – not under a tree!

— Stay away from doors and windows.— Don’t use the shower or bathtub.— Unplug sensitive electronic appliances such as comput-

ers, TVs, VCR and DVD players, etc.— Make sure backup generators are properly wired to

prevent feedback when disrupted electric service is restored.— Prepare an emergency storm kit that includes: — Flashlight and extra batteries; — Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and por-

table radio to receive emergency information; — Food requiring no cooking or refrigeration; — Extra medicine, baby items, and pet supplies; and — First-aid supplies.— If you see a fallen or low-hanging power line, call 911.

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Weather events to determine crop yieldsJAMES HOORMAN

Putnam County [email protected]

The following article was written by Ed Lentz and modified by Jim Hoorman.

Farmers have started to harvest wheat in the area and an extended rainy period or severe storms at this time would be detri-mental to the wheat crop. We had this prob-lem last year, when wet weather the first part of Judy delayed harvest until the latter part of the month. The quality of wheat can deteriorate quickly when allowed to stay in the field after the grain has matured. Wet field conditions is the primary cause for not harvesting the wheat for grain.

Rain events on mature grain may allow kernels to sprout in the heads before harvest. Sprouting affects grain quality which lowers test weight. Test weight is one factor that determines what a farmer will receive for their grain at the local elevator. Mold is another problem that may result from rain-related harvest delay. To fungi, mature wheat heads that are full of starch are nothing more than a food source ready to be colonized. Storms at harvest time may cause mature grain to shatter, a condition where wheat seed from the wheat heads fall onto the ground prior to harvest. This happened last year when strong wind storms came through the area in early July causing many farmers a 15–20 percent yield loss.

Once the wheat is harvested, there is time to plant another crop. With ade-quate moisture, many farmers are double

cropping soybeans by baling the straw and drilling in soybeans. Double crop soybeans are a gamble, but with high soybean prices, many farmers are ready to plant soybeans. If not double crop soybeans, consider planting a cover crop of Sorghum Sudan grass (Sudex), dai-kon radish, or a cover crop mixture. With three-four months of good sunlight to harvest, a cover crop or cover crop mixture can add soil organic matter, be used as forage for livestock, improve soil structure, reduce soil erosion and keep soil nutrients recycling.

Storms may also affect the corn and soybean crop. Last year farmers had some corn lodge and lost some corn plants from green snap during the same storm. Corn has time to recover from lodging this time of year but if stalks snap (break) below the ear, that plant will be lost. In general most of the corn this year is in very good condition, so let’s hope for good weather with no high winds. Many corn fields are already starting to tassel.

The yield potential has been deter-mined by the time corn plants tassel. Good weather conditions will be neces-sary for successful pollination (moisture and warm condition, not hot and dry). If pollination occurs in our area without any problems, farmers have the potential for excellent yields. Rain makes grain (in moderate amounts) and some of our best corn yields come during cool summers with regular rain showers.

Though corn and wheat are looking good in the area, soybeans have had

more challenges. Soybean stands have been affected several times by periods of heavy rain. There are numerous soybean root diseases that thrive under moist or flooded soil conditions (Phytophthora, Phythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium). Soybean plants have the ability to adjust to thinner stands by producing more branches per plant. Unlike corn, they also have an extended period to produce new flowers if weather conditions are poor during initial flowering. Soybeans generally have higher yields in dry years than corn and corn generally yields more in wetter years.

Soybeans have just begun to flower in the area. Proper root development is critical at this time to be able to fix nitrogen later for bean development and to withstand late season dry periods. An extended period of wet soils at this time will diminish root development affecting the ability of soybean plants to devel-op pods and beans during August. The extended wet period during the first part of July last year was the primary cause of lower soybean yields in 2013.

Too much water early in the growing season creates most of the lower yield-ing problems in farmers’ fields regardless of the crop. That is why tile (subsurface drainage systems) is so important for crop production in our area. Future weather events will determine whether we have excellent or average yields. Farmers need every extra bushel this year since grain prices have been dropping and may con-tinue to drop as the season progresses.

Ohio cropland values, cash rental rates projected to decrease this year

BY JAMES HOORMANPutnam County [email protected]

The following article was writ-ten by Ed Lentz, Hancock County Extension Educator from a survey conducted by Barry Ward, OSU Farm Management Specialist.

Farming is a business of risk management — preparing for potential unknowns each year such as weather and changes in grain prices. The values of farmland and cash rental rates are important com-ponents in managing risk and the farm operation. Land prices and cash rent for farmland are still rela-tively high in our area. However, crop prices are the lowest they have been for several years and projected to go lower.

To assist farmers and land owners in managing risk, the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developmental Economics of the Ohio State University has complet-ed their annual survey on region-al cropland values and cash rents

for the 2013-14 year. Surveys are completed by individuals knowl-edgeable about cropland values and rental rates such as farm manag-ers, rural appraisers, agricultural lenders, OSU Extension educa-tors, farmers, landowners and Farm Service Agency personnel. The sur-vey was conducted from January through April in 2014.

One hundred twenty-seven sur-veys were completed, analyzed and summarized. Individuals were asked to give responses based on three classes of land in their area; “aver-age” land, “top” land and “poor” land. They were asked to estimate five-year corn and soybean yields for each land class based on typical farming practices. Individuals were asked to estimate current bare crop-land values and cash rents negoti-ated in the current or recent year for each land class.

Ohio cropland values and cash rental rates are projected to decrease in 2014. According to the survey, bare cropland values are expected to decrease from 4.0 to 5.4 percent in

2014 depending on the region and land class. Cash rents are expected to decrease from 0.1 to 3.1 percent depending on the region and land class. Survey results are not avail-able for an individual county, but by region. Putnam, Hancock, Henry, Van Wert and Allen counties are part of the 19 counties included in the Northwest Ohio section.

For northwestern Ohio land con-sidered in the Average Category has an average corn yield of 162.9 bushels per acre and soybean yield of 49.0 bushels per acre. Top crop-land has corn yield averages of 192.4 bushels per acre and 60.3 bushels for soybeans. Cropland in the Poor Category would have aver-age yield of 135.3 bushels for corn and 37.8 bushels for soybeans.

Survey showed that cropland that is considered in the Average Category is expected to be valued at $7,009 per acre in 2014, a 4.3 percent decrease from 2013. Land rental rates are expected at $187 per acre — 2.7 percent less than 2013. For the Top Cropland category, sur-

vey shows a 5.4 percent land price drop from 2013 at an expected 2014 price of $8,389. Land rental rate averages for 2014 are expected to be $240 per acre dropping from $245 in 2013. Survey shows a pro-jected drop of 5.3 percent in land prices in 2014 compared to 2013 for crop land in the Poor Category – averaging $5,455 per acre. Land rental rate for crop land in the Poor category are expected to be flat between 2013 and 2014 at $140 per acre.

Markets are often localized and based on many factors that a sur-vey cannot measure. The survey results, summary, and more detailed information may be found at the following location: aede.osu.edu/about-us/publications/western-ohio-cropland-values-and-cash-rents-2013-14. (Lentz, 2014)

Putnam County Auditor Robert Benroth and the Putnam County OSU Extension office will host an informational meeting on the Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) Program at 7 p.m. Aug.

12 at the Ottawa Glandorf High School Auditorium, 630 Glendale Avenue, Ottawa. Speakers will be Larry Geaphardt, OSU Extension; Richard H. Hoffman, ASA, MAI, CAE and CRE of Appraisal Research Corporation; and Rick Hoffman, Esq., of Local Government Services. They will discuss how CAUV is calculated and give a history of the program.

CAUV values are calculated by the State of Ohio Department of Taxation for each of Ohio’s 3,500 soil types. The CAUV soil rates allow land to be taxed based on its agricultural value rather than fair market value. CAUV values are updated every three years. In Putnam County, rates will be updated with the 2014 triennial update which will become effective on those prop-erties’ 2015 tax bills. Production costs and output have signifi-cantly increased since the pro-gram’s inception along with land values, so CAUV tax rates have risen.

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Ranchers taking advantage of USDA disaster programWASHINGTON (AP) — Farmers and ranchers who

suffered heavy livestock and grazing losses over the last three years due to extreme weather have been quick to take advantage of newly available disaster relief funds, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday.

As of July 2, the agency has distributed more than 106,000 payments totaling $1.2 billion in relief funds in three months, the progress report said. That’s a little less than half the $2.5 billion the USDA estimated would be spent on cases from 2011 to 2014. The funds encompass several programs for disaster relief included in the farm bill, which was approved in February.

Among the communities anxious for the funds to become available were South Dakota ranchers who suffered historic losses during an unusual early-season blizzard last October.

An estimated 43,000 cattle and other livestock died, with individual ranchers suffering, in some cases, more than $1 million in losses. The storm also affected farms and ranches in North Dakota.

USDA did not provide data for individual states, so it wasn’t clear which were quickest to take advantage of the new program.

Forty states, including the Dakotas, have begun to receive disaster payments that expired in 2011 but were retroactively renewed when Congress passed the new farm bill this year. The funds are available to help ranchers and farmers who have suffered through blizzards, persistent droughts and other unex-pected weather conditions. That includes many states in the southern Plains, like Texas, which dealt with severe drought in 2011 and 2012, and California, which is still in a drought.

In search of natural hues? A garden ‘to dye for’

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Homegrown botanical dyes are in, part of today’s shift toward more natural and organic living.

And you don’t need a degree in chemistry to create your own hues for scarves, sweaters or even Easter eggs.

All it takes is a garden plot or a few pots and a kitchen.

“If you’re already garden-ing or already even have a landscape, you can look out your window and you can use the things that are there, that you’re already growing, for a dyer’s garden,” says Chris McLaughlin, a gardener in Placerville, California, and author of the new book “A Garden to Dye For: How to Use Plants from the Garden to Create Natural Colors for Fabrics and Fibers” (St. Lynn’s Press).

WHERE TO START?If you’re planting a new

dye garden, McLaughlin’s book contains several differ-ent garden plans. An edible dye garden, for example, might be best if you have limited space and can’t jus-tify giving up square foot-age for anything other than fruits and veggies. Suggested plants include carrots, bee balm, rosemary, purple basil, red onions, chamomile, beets, blueberries, red cabbage and marjoram.

A cutting dye garden fea-tures flowers that can be cut for indoor display or tossed in the dye pot. McLaughlin rec-ommends roses, hollyhocks, dahlias, rudbeckia, purple coneflowers, zinnias and cos-mos.

Of course, you can always mix veggies and flowers, or plant a few items in contain-ers.

And if you’re already gardening, chances are you have some of these plants and flowers in your backyard.

“Even a typical suburban landscape that was planted by the housing developer might have birch, juniper, roses, Japanese maple or eucalyp-tus,” McLaughlin says.

For beginners, French marigolds and onions (red or yellow) are easy to grow and produce vivid colors for dyes, according to Julie Jensen, farmer and founder of Echoview Farm and Fiber Mill near Asheville, North Carolina.

WHICH PLANTS FOR WHICH COLORS?

Appearance isn’t every-thing. The vibrant pink flow-ers of the peony, for example, result in a pale lime green when used for dye, according to Howard Freilich, found-er of the New York-based landscaping service Blondie’s Treehouse.

Here’s a list of his favorite sources for various hues:

Beets (roots) - deep redRose (hips) - redLilac (twigs) - yellow/

orangeGolden Rod (flowers) -

yellowConeflower (flowers) -

brownish green; (leaves and stems) - gold

Ivy (twigs) - yellow/brownOnion (skin) - orangeCarrot (roots) - orangeFoxglove (flowers) - apple

greenPeppermint (leaves) - dark

khaki greenPeony (flowers) - pale

lime greenHyacinth (flowers) - bluePurple Iris (flowers) - blueHibiscus (flowers, dark

red or purple) - red-purpleOregano (dried stalk) -

deep brown/blackIris (roots) - blackGROWING TIPSA dye garden doesn’t

require any more work than a typical garden. But Freilich notes that dye content in plants is significantly influ-enced by temperature, humid-ity and sun exposure.

“So you want to make sure that the plant is growing in its ideal condition,” he says.

McLaughlin recommends leaving at least 4 feet of space around the beds to make it easier to harvest and tend to the plants and flowers. That leaves room for wheelbar-rows and other equipment.

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MONDAY: Turkey, sweet potatoes, broccoli, coffee and 2 percent milk.

TUESDAY: Fish fillet, red bliss potatoes, orange glazed beets, dinner roll, margarine, apricot crisp, coffee and 2 percent milk.

WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, watermelon, coffee and 2 percent milk.

THURSDAY: Sweet and sour meatballs, augratin pota-toes, carrots, dinner roll, margarine, Mandarin oranges, coffee and 2 percent milk.

FRIDAY: Sub with lettuce and tomato, pasta salad, des-sert, coffee and 2 percent milk.

TODAY9-11 a.m. — The Delphos

Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open.

11:30 a.m. — Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St.

1-3 p.m. — The Delphos Museum of Postal History, 339 N. Main St., is open.

5-7 p.m. — The Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shop-ping.

8 p.m. — American Legion Post 268, 415 N. State St.

FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. — Delphos

Optimist Club, A&W Drive-In, 924 E. Fifth St.

11:30 a.m. — Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St.

1-4 p.m. — Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shop-ping.

SATURDAY 8:30-11:30 a.m. — St.

John’s High School recycle, enter on East First Street.

9 a.m. - noon — Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shop-ping.

St. Vincent dePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. John’s High School parking lot, is open.

Cloverdale recycle at vil-lage park.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Delphos Postal Museum is open.

12:15 p.m. — Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire and Rescue.

1-3 p.m. — Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open.

7 p.m. — Bingo at St. John’s Little Theatre.

SUNDAY1-3 p.m. — The Delphos

Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open.

1-4 p.m. — Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main St. Kalida.

MONDAY11:30 a.m. — Mealsite

at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St.

6 p.m. — Middle Point Village Council meets.

6:30 p.m. — Shelter from the Storm support group meets in the Delphos Public Library basement.

7 p.m. — Marion Township trustees at town-ship house.

Middle Point council meets at town hall.

7:30 p.m. — Delphos City Schools Board of Education meets at the administration office.

Delphos Knights of Columbus meet at the K of C hall.

SENIOR LUNCHEON CAFEKitchen Press

Kitchen Press

Kitchen Press

Crockpot Pizza3 pounds hamburger1 pound sausage1 package diced pep-

peroni1 diced green pepper1 diced onion1 small jar pimentos3 tablespoons sugar1 (8 ounces) can mush-

rooms2 (15 ounces) cans

tomato sauceDash of oregano3/4 cup Parmesan

cheeseDash of Italian season-

ing1 (8 ounce) package

Mozzarella cheese2 loaves French breadDash of pepperBrown hamburger and

sausage. Drain well. Sauté green pepper and onion. In a crockpot, put browned meat, sautéed vegeta-bles, pepperoni, pimen-tos, mushrooms, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese and sugar. Add oregano, pepper and Italian season-ing to your taste. Cook on LOW for three hours. Before serving, add Mozzarella cheese. Stir. Serve over French bread.

Easy Peppermint Dessert

1 package (1 pound) crème-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (about 3 cups)

1/2 cup margarine, melted

1/2 gallon peppermint stick, party mint or mint chip ice cream, softened

1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

1/2 cup margarine4 ounces unsweetened

baking chocolate, chopped2 cups sugar1 can (12 ounces)

evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla1/3 cup crushed pep-

permint candies or candy canes

Mix crushed cook-ies and melted marga-rine. Press mixture firmly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Stir together ice cream and 2 cups of the whipped top-ping; spoon evenly onto chocolate cookie crust. Freeze about three hours or until firm.

Melt butter and choco-late in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stir-ring constantly. Cook and stir five minutes or until slightly thickened; stir in vanilla. Cool completely, about two hours.

Pour two cups of choc-olate sauce evenly over ice cream. Freeze at least eight hours but no longer than two weeks. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce. Reheat reserved sauce until just warm. To serve, cut into five rows by three rows. Top with sauce and remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with crushed candies. 15 servings.

If you enjoyed these recipes, made changes or have one to share, email [email protected].

Make a delicious meal on a hot day without turning on your oven.

The Jefferson High School class of 1984 held its 30th reunion at the Delphos Eagles Lodge on Saturday. Member attend-ing include, front from left, Beulah “Bubba” Schabbing, Bev (Howell) Boroff, Karen (Kill) Keysor, Angie (Moreo) Grothouse, Brenda (Ulm) Kimmett, Cindy (Mohler) Kimmett, Kirsten (Erman) Hoffman, Becky (Fetzer) Geiser, Michelle (Krugh) Workman, Julie (Osting) Jackson, Beth (Skalecki) Fricker, Beth (Point) Wittler, Stacy (Amstutz) Widmer and Gina (Ladd) Meyer; center, Jack Martin, Drew Kimmett, Theron Kohorst, Brad Rostorfer, Jeff Stockwell, Doug Fitch, Kevin Steele, Brad Hetrick, Mark Gengler, Joe Miller, Rob Wittler, Sara (Shobe) Cardone, Roberta (Johnson) Burnette, Mechele (Taylor) Fischer and Joel Brown; and back, Dave Illig, Bill Miller, Doug Hale, Bob Sneary, Phil Vulgamott and Mike Minnig. (Submitted photo)

Jefferson High School class of ’84 holds 30th reunion

July 11Cory Bertling

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Argentina reaches World Cup final after penalties

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SAO PAULO — Goalkeeper Sergio Romero saved two penalties Wednesday to send Argentina into the World Cup final with a 4-2 shootout win over the Netherlands after the match finished in a 0-0 stalemate.

A day after Germany lit up the World Cup with its clinical 7-1 destruction of host Brazil, the Netherlands and Argentina could not manage a goal between them in 120 minutes before the shootout.

Romero — thought to be a weak link in this Argentine team and not even a starter for his Monaco club most of last season — blocked penalties by Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder. For Argentina, Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Garay, Sergio Aguero and Maxi Rodriguez all con-verted their spot kicks.

Argentina will play Germany in Sunday’s final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. That means Brazilians will have to watch their fiercest rivals play for the world title in their most hal-lowed stadium, bringing the country’s World Cup to an extra-bitter end.

It was the second straight penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw for the

Dutch. Against Costa Rica in the quar-terfinals, coach Louis van Gaal brought on substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul in the last seconds of extra time to replace Jasper Cillessen and Krul saved two efforts.

This time, Van Gaal had used up all three substitutions by the end of extra time and Cillessen had to face the shootout.

The young Ajax goalkeeper got a hand to Rodriguez’s deci-sive powerful shot but could only deflect it into the roof of the net, then collapsed onto his back in the goal. Krul walked across the pitch to console him and Van Gaal later gave him a pat on the back of the head.

Many of Argentina’s play-ers stripped off their shirts in the rain at the Itaquerao Stadium and danced in front of their fans.

Argentina, a 2-time World Cup win-ner, reached its fifth final, its first in 24 years. It won the title in 1978 and 1986 and lost the championship matches in 1930 and 1990. It played West Germany in both the ‘86 and ‘90 finals.

The Netherlands, which has never

won the World Cup, was seeking to reach its fourth final.

Mascherano, Zabaleta play on after blows to head: Javier Mascherano and Pablo Zabaleta both stayed in the game for Argentina after being knocked down by blows to their heads during Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal.

Mascherano looked discombobulated after he clashed heads with Georginio Winjaldum in the first half against the Netherlands.

After receiving medical attention, he got back in the game and played a key defensive role to keep the Netherlands from scoring.

Zabaleta went down bleeding from his mouth after smashing his face into

Netherlands wingback Dirk Kuyt’s shoulder in extra time.

He also played on after team doctors put a piece of tissue in his mouth.

Earlier in the tournament, the world players’ union accused FIFA of failing to protect Uruguay midfielder Alvaro Pereira after he played on following a hard blow to the head.

Almirola: Congrats from Petty a special momentBy HANK KURZ Jr.

Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Aric Almirola waited two days to experience one of the high-lights of his first victory in NASCAR’s premier series.

It came during a din-ner Tuesday night when he finally saw car owner Richard Petty, whose famed No. 43 racer Almirola put in Victory Lane on Sunday at Daytona International Raceway. It was the iconic car’s first victory in 15 years and a span of 544 races.

“When he walked up to me, he gave me a hug and he told me he was proud of

me,” Almirola said Wednesday, reflecting on his meeting with Petty. “To have Richard Petty come up and tell you he’s proud of you — and know-ing that you got his No. 43 car back to Victory Lane — is really special.

“I’ll take that with me for the rest of my life.”

Petty, also known as “The King,” is a 7-time series champion who won a record 200 races. Almirola said Petty deserves a lot of credit for mak-ing his victory possible.

“The reality is that from 1999 and even before 1999, through that time period and

over the last 15 years, Richard Petty Motorsports has not been a race team that was really capable of winning races all the time,” Almirola said. “They were doing all they could to just get to the race track.”

It was Petty, he recalled, who finally realized the team

could no longer keep its operation in his hometown of Randleman, North Carolina, but had to move to the Charlotte

area, where most teams have shops.

“That was the start of them basically remaking the race team,” said Almirola, in his third year with RPM.

He was contending for a vic-tory at Kansas last season, run-ning side by side with Jimmie Johnson, and dueling Carl Edwards at Bristol this year but a blown right front tire ruined both runs.

The breakthrough victory came on the 20th anniversary of Petty’s 200th victory and while some fans and other driv-ers grumbled that the race was called too soon after several rain delays, Almirola isn’t apol-ogizing.

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Almirola

The brave and courageous?

By JIM METCALFEDHI Media Sports Editor

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This always leaves a bad taste in my mouth.I refer to this item around the Net where a soccer referee

from Westland, Michigan, 44-year-old John Bieniewicz, was attacked during an “adult”-league (for men 30 and older) match in Livonia by being punched in the head and later was declared dead.

I won’t tell you the accused’s name — you can look it up if you wish but he has already been arraigned; I will leave it to the prosecutor, judge and jury to sort through the facts — but if he is guilty, he was so brave and coura-geous, he punched the man in the back of the head; by all accounts, the deceased didn’t see it coming!

According to witnesses and players, the accused was going to be red-carded and “took matters into his own hands” in “voicing” his displeasure with his “5 reasons to agree with me!”

Yes, sir, brave and courageous, indeed!By all accounts, this is a pretty intense league — the

Michigan United Soccer League — and play can get heated but before this, the “heat” had never turned deadly.

What bothers me — and I hate to write it but I agree — is that at least one official I have read about, Barry Mano, president of the Wisconsin-based National Association of Sports Officials — in a column to be published in “Referee” magazine — has been quoted that it will happen again.

It happened before — which I didn’t know about — in Utah when a teenage player punched referee Ricardo Portillo during a match in 2013 and the man died a week later.

We have all read the stories and watched the news items about players and fans getting out of hand, not just in soc-cer.

We have seen images of umpires attacked at Little League baseball games, coaches completely off their rock-ers at midget football games and practices and such.

We see it in different ways in our pro sports leagues, with players taking umbrage — sometimes heatedly and ridiculously — at officials every time they are whistled for a foul, a penalty or even an out call.

I understand that officials make mistakes but there are better ways to get your point across than acting like a child; sometimes, they are right, too.

We see it filtering down into the college level and — Heaven forbid — the high school and even lower levels.

AP Sources: Riley, LeBron meet, no decision yet

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Pat Riley made his pitch. And now, LeBron James wants time to think.

The Miami Heat president met with the 4-time NBA MVP on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because neither side publicly dis-closed details of the meeting. James, his agent Rich Paul, Riley and Heat executive Andy Elisburg were at the meeting, said one of the people.

According to the person, James has not made a decision and will not make any announcements before today, adding, “He wants to meet with his family.”

So now, Miami waits. So does Cleveland. So, too, does just about the entire NBA — because once James picks the Heat or the Cavaliers, the teams believed to be serious suitors for his services, the domino effect of other free agent moves will surely follow.

The meeting in Las Vegas lasted for more than an hour and took place more than two weeks after James opted out of his contract and elected to become a free agent and the day

before free agents may begin signing contracts.James spent part of his day before the meet-

ing at his annual skills academy with some of the nation’s top high school and college players, interacting and observing workouts. That was part of the reason why Riley had to fly across the country to make the meeting

happen, with hopes that he would return to Miami from the gambling haven with a huge win — keeping James in Heat colors for at least another season.

Several teams have met with Paul during the free-agent process but it appears James has only one decision to make: Cleveland or Miami, the same choice he pon-dered four years ago when he decided play with the Heat. With James, the Heat won four Eastern Conference titles and two NBA

championships.The Cavaliers didn’t sit idle waiting for

James and Riley to meet.Cleveland created salary-cap space earlier

Wednesday with a 3-team trade with the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, ensuring they have enough to offer the James a maximum contract.

LeBron

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4 players eligible for NFL’s supplemental draftNEW YORK — Four

players will be available dur-ing the NFL’s supplemental draft today.

League spokesman Michael Signora wrote in an email that New Mexico receiver Chase Clayton, North Carolina linebacker Darius Lipford, Virginia-Lynchburg defensive tackle Lakendrick Ross and SMU running back Traylon Shead were eligible for the draft.

The supplemental draft allows qualified underclass-men who did not request early entry into the regular draft to have a chance at entering the NFL. Teams submit picks and are awarded players if their bid — for which round they would take that player — is highest. Teams then lose the corresponding pick in next year’s draft.

Players that are not picked become free agents.

Redskins’ Tanard Jackson suspended 4th time by NFL

ASHBURN, Va. —

Washington Redskins safety Tanard Jackson has been suspended for a fourth time for violating the NFL’s sub-stance-abuse policy.

The league announced Wednesday that Jackson has been suspended indefinitely without pay.

Jackson was also sus-pended indefinitely in August 2012. He was given what was expected to be his final chance to play again when the NFL reinstated him in May.

The Redskins re-signed him and he claimed during a spring practice that this time would be different in part because of the “hum-bling experience” of having to work in a warehouse dur-ing his suspension.

The 28-year-old Jackson was suspended twice while playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: four games in 2009 and for 12 months start-ing in September 2010. He first signed with the Redskins in April 2012.

Packers dedicate new

Harlan PlazaGREEN BAY, Wis. —

Green Bay Packers Hall-of-Famer Bob Harlan has been honored with the re-dedication of a new plaza in his name.

The newly-redesigned Robert E. Harlan Plaza, in front of Lambeau Field, honors the former Packers’ president and CEO. Harlan’s 37-year career with the orga-nization included a .500 or better season for 13 straight years from 1992 to 2004.

As Packers’ chairman emer-itus, Harlan said he is honored his name would forever be embossed outside the stadium.

Press-Gazette Media reports the larger, reconfig-ured Harlan Plaza is now at street level and farther west than its original location. Packers’ president and CEO Mark Murphy says the project required the removal of 2,200 truckloads of dirt.

City officials, construc-tion workers and fans attend-ed the dedication ceremony Wednesday.

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Wie goes for encore at Royal BirkdaleAssociated Press

SOUTHPORT, England — As much as Michelle Wie prefers to look forward, this is one week when it’s tempting to get caught up in the past.

That could include her recent tour of New York as the U.S. Women’s Open champion or a decade ago when the teen prodigy from Hawaii got her first taste of links golf along the Lancashire coast of England.

Both are relevant memo-ries this week at the Ricoh Women’s British Open.

Wie is among the favor-ites when the LPGA Tour’s third major of the year gets underway today at Royal Birkdale and not just because she won the last major.

Wie has two victories among eight top-10s in her last nine tournaments. She has played in the final group at both majors. Her unique, bent-over “table-top” stance while putting has proven to be the per-fect complement to her power. She has become a force in women’s golf, capped off by her 2-shot win at Pinehurst No. 2.

She was introduced at her press con-ference as the reigning U.S. Women’s Open champion.

“It’s never going to get old,” said Wie, smiling “I think it’s amazing that it will be there forever — my name will be on the cup. Once it’s engraved, it can’t really be taken back. It feels amazing. I’m extremely proud of myself.”

And now it’s back to work.“I let myself really bask in it for a few

days,” Wie said. “And after that … just because I won a major, it doesn’t mean that I’m going to play well in the future. It doesn’t guarantee that I’m going to win the British or win anything.”

Wie made her links debut just down the road at Formby when she played in the Curtis Cup at age 14. A year later, in her final tournament as an amateur, she closed with a 69 at Birkdale in cold, windy conditions and tied for third in the Women’s British Open.

“I didn’t know what hand-warmers were,” she added. “And I remember playing with Catriona (Matthew) and

I saw her with the hand warmers and I was like, ‘What is that? That is so genius.’ I have never been so cold in my entire life. That’s what I remember from the first Birkdale.”

The Women’s British Open returns to Royal Birkdale for the sixth time and it’s enough to get the attention of every player — from defending cham-pion Stacy Lewis to Laura Davies, the 50-year-old English star who has played them all at Birkdale.

A wet spring has made the links course lush. The course is already is 6,458 yards, which feels even longer at sea level and without getting as much roll in the fairways. And the wind has been rip-ping off the Irish Sea during the last two days of practice.

“Obviously, on a lot of these courses, you miss the bunkers,” said Matthew, who grew up playing links golf in Scotland. “But here, you’ve

got to miss the bunkers and the rough. So I think you’re really going to have to play well to have a good score around here and especially if the wind blows.”

Davies said there were a few times during her pro-am round where a golf ball just a few feet off the fairway could not be found.

“Hit it straight,” she added. “You don’t really have to hit it massively long but keep it in play and you’ve got a low number out there.”

Lewis is No. 1 in the world and the defending championship, finishing birdie-birdie at St. Andrews last sum-mer to capture her second major. Royal Birkdale, regarded as the best of the English links, is nothing like the Old Course. The dunes along the Irish Sea are so expansive that it’s difficult to see the entire course. The greens are small. The pot bunkers effectively are one-shot penalties anywhere except around the greens.

“The biggest thing is that you have to really place yourself around this golf course,” Lewis added. “You can’t just get up there and rip driver. You really have to think your way around. St. Andrews had that, only you could get

away with a little bit more there.”Lexi Thompson won the Kraft

Nabisco Championship, followed by Wie at the U.S. Women’s Open. It’s the first time in 15 years that Americans have won the first two majors of the LPGA Tour season. Beyond the majors, Americans have won 10 of the 16 tour-naments this year. They are Nos. 1 and 2 on the money list (Lewis and Wie) and occupy eight of the top 15 positions.

Wie will try to become the first American since Juli Inkster in 1999 to win back-to-back majors in the same season.

Spieth returns to site of PGA Tour breakthrough: Jordan Spieth’s remark-able rise through the PGA rankings began with a spectacular bunker save at last year’s John Deere Classic.

Now Spieth has returned to the Quad Cities to defend the title that helped launch his career.

Then just 19, Spieth became the youngest PGA Tour winner in over 80 years when he holed out from a bunker on No. 18 and survived a playoff at TPC Deere Run in 2013.

“My golf world has changed com-pletely since last year at this time,” Spieth said. “I’m sure I’ll have a lot of adrenaline. Even just thinking about this week more than other weeks has brought a little faster heartbeat to me, and I think that’s a really cool thing.”

Spieth went on to win Rookie of the Year honors last season and he’s cur-rently sixth on the money list.

The only thing missing from Spieth’s sparkling resume is another win.

Though he finished second at the 2014 Masters, Spieth has yet to match his performance from last year’s John Deere Classic. But Spieth has strung together four consecutive top-20 fin-ishes, including a tie for 11th at the Quicken Loans National two weeks ago in Bethesda, Maryland.

The field in the Quad Cities typi-cally doesn’t match that of other events because it’s usually held the week before the British Open.

Still, Spieth should face plenty of competitions from the likes of Zach Johnson and Steve Stricker, who com-bined to win the last four tournament titles prior to Spieth’s breakthrough.

Associated PressLPGA TOUR/LADIES’ GOLF UNIONWOMEN’S BRITISH OPENSite: Southport, England.Schedule: Today-Sunday.Course: Royal Birkdale Golf Club (6,458 yards, par 72).Purse: $3 million. Winner’s share: $456,818.Television: ESPN2 (Today-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon; Saturday-

Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon).Last year: Stacy Lewis won at St. Andrews, birdieing the

final two holes for a two-stroke victory. Inbee Park finished 14 strokes behind in her bid to win her fourth straight major.

Last event: Lewis won the NW Arkansas Championship on June 29 for her third LPGA Tour victory of the year. The top-ranked Lewis played at the University of Arkansas.

Notes: The tournament is the third of the tour’s five major championships. Lexi Thompson won the Kraft Nabisco in April in California and Michelle Wie took the U.S. Women’s Open last month at Pinehurst. … The tournament became an official LPGA Tour event in 1994 and was elevated to major status in 2001. … Yani Tseng won in 2010 at Royal Birkdale and 2011 at Carnoustie. … I.K. Kim won the Ladies European Masters on Sunday at Buckinghamshire. … The 2015 event will be played at Turnberry. … The Marathon Classic is next week in Ohio, followed by the International Crown in Maryland.

Online: http://www.ricohwomensbritishopen.comLPGA Tour site: http://www.lpga.comLadies’ Golf Union site: http://www.lgu.orgLadies European Tour site: http://www.ladieseuropeantour.comPGA TOURJOHN DEERE CLASSICSite: Silvis, Illinois.Schedule: Today-Sunday.Course: TPC Deere Run (7,268 yards, par 71).Purse: $4.7 million. Winner’s share: $846,000.Television: Golf Channel (Today, 3-6 p.m., 9 p.m.-midnight; Friday, 12:30-3:30 a.m.,

3-6 p.m., 9 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 12:30-3:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m., 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.) and CBS (Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m.).

Last year: Jordan Spieth won at age 19 to become the first teenager to win on the PGA Tour since 1931, beating 2012 champion Zach Johnson and David Hearn with a par on the fifth hole of a playoff.

Last week: Angel Cabrera won the Greenbrier Classic for his first non-major victory on the PGA Tour, closing with his second straight 6-under 64 for a 2-stroke victory. Cabrera’s other PGA Tour victories came in the 2007 U.S. Open and 2009 Masters.

Notes: The top finisher not previously eligible for the British Open will earn a spot next week at Royal Liverpool, provided he’s among the top five and ties. … Steve Stricker won in 2009, 2010 and 2011. … Paul Goydos shot a 59 in the first round of the 2010 event. … Johnson, from nearby Iowa, has a sponsorship deal with John Deere. … Three-time winner D.A. Weibring teamed with Chris Gray to design Deere Run.

Online: http://www.pgatour.comU.S. GOLF ASSOCIATIONU.S. SENIOR OPENSite: Edmond, Oklahoma.Schedule: Today-Sunday.Course: Oak Tree National Golf Club (7,219 yards, par 71).Purse: TBA ($2,685,000 million in 2013). Winner’s share: TBA ($500,000 in 2013).Television: ESPN2 (Today-Friday, 4-8 p.m.) and NBC (Saturday-Sunday, 2:30-6

p.m.).Last year: Kenny Perry won by five strokes at Omaha Country Club for his second

straight major victory. He closed with rounds of 64 and 63 to finish at 13-under 267, matching the event record for total score.

Last event: Bernhard Langer won the Senior Players Championship on June 29 at Fox Chapel in Pittsburgh for his third victory of the year. He beat Jeff Sluman with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff in the major tournament.

Notes: Scott Verplank, the 1984 U.S. Amateur winner at Oak Tree, is making his senior debut. The former Oklahoma State player is an Oak Hill member. Fellow PGA Tour winners Kevin Sutherland, Woody Austin and Mike Standly also are making their first senior starts. … The tournament is the fourth of the five Champions Tour majors. In May, Perry won the Tradition in Alabama and Colin Montgomerie took the Senior PGA in Michigan. … Sluman won the 1988 PGA Championship at Pete Dye-designed Oak Tree. Jay Haas won the 2006 Senior PGA at the course. … The 2015 event will be played at Del Paso in Sacramento, California. … The tour is off next week. Play will resume July 24-27 with the Senior British Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales.

Online: http://www.usga.orgChampions Tour site: http://www.pgatour.comEUROPEAN TOURSCOTTISH OPENSite: Aberdeen, Scotland.Schedule: Today-Sunday.Course: Royal Aberdeen Golf Club (6,867 yards, par 71).Purse: $5.14 million. Winner’s share: $856,720.Television: Golf Channel (Today-Friday, 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 9:30

a.m.-noon) and NBC (Saturday-Sunday, noon-2:30 p.m.).Last year: Phil Mickelson won at Castle Stuart, beating Branden Grace with a birdie

on the first extra hole. Mickelson won the British Open the following week at Muirfield.Last week: Graeme McDowell successfully defended his French Open title, over-

coming an 8-stroke deficit in rainy conditions for a 1-shot victory. Kevin Stadler, the leader after each of the first three rounds, finished with a 76 to tie for second. He missed a 3-foot par putt on the final hole.

Notes: Mickelson is in the field along with Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, Ernie Els, Jimmy Walker, Rickie Fowler, Ian Poulter, Nick Faldo and Louis Oosthuizen. Rose won the PGA Tour’s Quicken Loans National two weeks at Congressional. … The top three finishers not previously eligible for the British Open will earn spots next week at Royal Liverpool, provided they are among the top 10 and ties. … Royal Aberdeen was founded in 1780. It is sixth-oldest course in the world.

Online: http://www.europeantour.comWEB.COM TOURUTAH CHAMPIONSHIPSite: Sandy, Utah.Schedule: Today-Sunday.Course: Willow Creek Country Club (6,953 yards, par 71).Purse: $625,000. Winner’s share: $112,500.Television: Golf Channel (Today-Friday, 6-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m.; Sunday,

7-9 p.m.).Last year: Steven Alker beat Ashley Hall with a par on the first hole of a playoff. Will

Wilcox matched the tour record with a 59 to finish third, a stroke out of the playoff.Last week: Canada’s Roger Sloan won the Nova Scotia Open for his first Web.com

Tour title, beating Derek Fathauer with a par on the first hole of a playoff.Notes: Carlos Ortiz leads the tour with two victories and earnings of $365,469. The

top 25 at the end of the regular season will earn PGA Tour cards. … The Boise Open is next week, followed by the Midwest Classic in Overland Park, Kansas.

Online: http://www.pgatour.comOTHER TOURNAMENTSMENPGA TOUR CANADA: The Players Cup, Today-Sunday, Pine Ridge Golf Club,

Winnipeg, Manitoba. Online: http://www.pgatourcanada.comEUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR: Slovakia Challenge, Today-Sunday, Penati Golf

Resort, Senica, Slovakia. Online: http://www.europeantour.comNGA TOUR: All American Classic, Today-Sunday, Gates Four Golf & Country Club,

Fayetteville, North Carolina. Online: http://www.ngatour.comeGOLF PROFESSIONAL TOUR: The Southern Open, through Saturday, The Club

at Irish Creek, Kannapolis, North Carolina. Online: http://www.egolfprofessionaltour.com

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Are we going to see something like this happen at a match sometime for kids who aren’t even in kindergarten?

Am I taking this too far?Think about this; sports are taking up more and more time

— at earlier and earlier ages than ever before — because of the incredible amounts of money that can be made.

When you have 11-year-olds almost considering Tommy John surgery as a bad of honor … as in the musical, song and book of that famous duo, Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, and made more “famous” by contemporary Christian artist Randy Stonehill … Stop the world, I want to get off, this is too weird for meeeeyeeeyeee! (and on and on!).

According to those that knew John, he loved the game.Wish he didn’t have to die for it!

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Simon first in NL to win 12, Reds beat Cubs 4-1By JOE KAY

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Alfredo Simon became the NL’s first 12-game winner and Billy Hamilton added to his sensa-tional series with a tie-breaking triple Wednesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 victory over the trade-depleted Chicago Cubs.

The Reds won their fifth in a row — match-ing their season high — and moved a season-best seven games over .500. After winning the first four games of the series, they’ll try for their first 5-game sweep since 1976 today.

Simon (12-3), left off the All-Star team, became the first Reds pitcher to win a dozen games before the break since Edinson Volquez also went 12-3 in the first half of 2008. The reliever-turner-starter gave up four hits in 6 2/3 innings, including Anthony Rizzo’s third homer in four games.

Hamilton tripled home a run and scored during a 3-run fifth against Dallas Beeler (0-2), who has lost his first two starts in the majors. Cubs manager Rick Renteria was ejected during the inning for arguing a foul-ball call with third-base umpire Andy Fletcher.

Hamilton is 7-for-15 with three triples, three walks, two steals and seven RBIs during the series. He left the game in the eighth with a tight left hamstring.

Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips also left in the eighth after spraining his left thumb while making a slid-ing catch. X-rays were negative.

It’s been a tough week for the Cubs, who have lost all

six games — their deepest slump of the season — since they dealt starters Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to Oakland for a package of prospects.

Beeler and several others will get a chance to move up from the minors and fill their spots. The 25-year-old pitcher gave up four runs, six hits and four walks in five

innings.Simon has been one of the majors’ biggest

surprises. Moved into the rotation when Mat Latos tore knee cartilage in spring training, the 33-year-old pitcher is having by far the best year of his career, ranking among the league leaders in several categories.

The right-hander walked two, matched his season high with eight strikeouts and threw 119 pitches, retiring 13 in a row during one stretch.

Aroldis Chapman struck out the side in the ninth for his 19th save in 21 chances. The left-hander has fanned at least one batter in each of his last 38 appearances, leaving him one shy of

Bruce Sutter’s record for a reliever since 1900.The Cubs called up second baseman Arismendy

Alcantara for a couple of days. The 22-year-old infielder was in the starting lineup, batted second and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. He’ll return to Triple-A Iowa when sec-ond baseman Darwin Barney returns from paternity leave.

NOTES: The Reds’ last sweep of a 5-game series came against San Diego in 1976. They haven’t swept the Cubs in a 5-game series since 1931 at Redland Field. … RHP Kyle Hendricks will make his major-league debut tosday, facing Cincinnati’s Homer Bailey (8-5). The Reds have won 10 of Bailey’s last 11 starts against the Cubs.

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National LeagueEast Division W L Pct GBWashington 49 40 .551 —Atlanta 49 42 .538 1Miami 44 47 .484 6New York 42 49 .462 8Philadelphia 40 51 .440 10Central Division W L Pct GBMilwaukee 52 40 .565 —Cincinnati 49 42 .538 2½St. Louis 49 42 .538 2½Pittsburgh 47 43 .522 4Chicago 38 52 .422 13West Division W L Pct GBL Angeles 51 42 .548 —San Fran 49 41 .544 ½San Diego 40 51 .440 10Colorado 39 53 .424 11½Arizona 39 54 .419 12___

Wednesday’s ResultsDetroit 4, L.A. Dodgers 1Colorado 6, San Diego 3Arizona 4, Miami 3, 10 inningsWashington 6, Baltimore 2N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 1Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 1Philadelphia 4, Milwaukee 1Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.Today’s GamesChicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0) at Cincinnati (Bailey 8-5), 12:35 p.m.Philadelphia (D.Buchanan 4-5) at Milwaukee (Garza 6-5), 2:10 p.m.Oakland (Kazmir 10-3) at San Francisco (Hudson 7-5), 3:45 p.m.Washington (G.Gonzalez 6-4) at Baltimore (W.Chen 8-3), 7:05 p.m.Atlanta (Harang 8-6) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 8-7), 7:10 p.m.Pittsburgh (Volquez 7-6) at St. Louis (S.Miller 7-7), 7:15 p.m.San Diego (Despaigne 2-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 10-2), 10:10 p.m.Friday’s GamesAtlanta at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.Miami at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.Minnesota at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

———American LeagueEast Division W L Pct GBBaltimore 49 41 .544 —Toronto 48 45 .516 2½New York 45 44 .506 3½Tampa Bay 42 51 .452 8½Boston 40 51 .440 9½Central Division W L Pct GBDetroit 50 37 .575 —Kansas City 46 43 .517 5Cleveland 44 45 .494 7Chicago 44 48 .478 8½Minnesota 40 49 .449 11West Division W L Pct GBOakland 57 33 .633 —L Angeles 53 37 .589 4Seattle 49 41 .544 8Texas 38 52 .422 19Houston 38 54 .413 20___Wednesday’s ResultsDetroit 4, L.A. Dodgers 1L.A. Angels 8, Toronto 7Washington 6, Baltimore 2N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.Boston 5, Chicago White Sox 4Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m.Minnesota at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.Today’s GamesOakland (Kazmir 10-3) at San Francisco (Hudson 7-5), 3:45 p.m.Chicago White Sox (Quintana 5-7) at Boston (Lester 9-7), 4:05 p.m.N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 3-4) at Cleveland (House 1-2), 7:05 p.m.Washington (G.Gonzalez 6-4) at Baltimore (W.Chen 8-3), 7:05 p.m.L.A. Angels (H.Santiago 0-7) at Texas (Lewis 6-5), 8:05 p.m.Detroit (Smyly 4-8) at Kansas City (Guthrie 5-7), 8:10 p.m.Minnesota (Pino 0-2) at Seattle (Wilhelmsen 1-1), 10:10 p.m.Friday’s GamesChicago White Sox at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m.Boston at Houston, 8:10 p.m.Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.Minnesota at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.


But James had said he would meet with Riley and the Heat before making his deci-sion.

The meeting came nearly three weeks after Riley addressed reporters following Miami’s loss to San Antonio in the NBA Finals, when he insisted that the Heat needed to make some adjustments to get better — but didn’t need a massive rebuilding job to stay at a championship level.

If James leaves, it’ll be more than a retooling project that awaits Miami.

Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh — the other members of Miami’s “Big 3” of the past four seasons — are also free agents; nei-ther has given any hint as to what they will do, though it’s still expected Wade will not leave the Heat. Miami has just two players under contract for next season, one of those on a partially-guaranteed deal. The Heat have also reached agreements with forwards Josh McRoberts and Danny Granger, as well as the draft rights to guard Shabazz Napier, but there’s still plenty of jobs to be filled.

And the Heat have mostly been in a hold-ing pattern while waiting for James to make his next decision.

The Cavaliers agreed to trade guard Jarrett Jack, swingman Sergey Karasev and center Tyler Zeller, a person familiar with the deals told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because teams are not permitted to discuss trades until the league’s moratorium ends today.

With open roster spots, Cleveland isn’t done.

Not long after making the trade, the Cavs had exploratory discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves about a possible trade for 3-time All-Star Kevin Love — if James does return to Cleveland, said a per-son with knowledge of the inquiry.

The Timberwolves would be looking for No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins to be part of any potential package from Cleveland in order to consider parting with Love if the talks were to become more seri-ous, the person added, speaking with the AP on condition of anonymity because neither team publicly announced the conversation.

Whatever the Cavs’ next move is — with or without James — they could package together their other assets, including future first-round picks, to make a run at other All-Star players.

In the three-team trade, Cleveland will

receive guard Marcus Thornton from the Nets and send him, Zeller and a future first-round pick to the Celtics. Also, the Cavs are trading Jack and Karasev to the Nets.

Jack, who signed with Cleveland as a free agent last season, was scheduled to make $6.3 million, Zeller will make $1.6 million and Karasev $1.4 million

In trading those salaries, the Cavs have enough to give James a maximum, $20.7 million contract — if he decides to sign with Cleveland. James played his first seven seasons with the Cavs before leaving as a free agent in 2010 and it’s apparent the team is doing everything it can to bring him back.

Under NBA rules, teams must abide by a salary cap set by the league. If the combined salaries of the team’s roster sur-passes the cap, teams are forced to a pay additional taxes. The league announced Wednesday that it will increase 7.5 percent to an all-time high of $63.065 million for the 2014-15 season. The tax level — the point at which a team is penalized for exceeding the salary cap — for next season has increased by 7.1 percent to $76.829 million.

ESPN first reported details of the trade.

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Your best friend sounds like a piece of work, and if it costs you the friendship you won’t have lost much. This girl lacks both judgment and character, and you’ll be better off to distance yourself. Both of you should mingle with people with whom you have more in common.

DEAR ABBY: I don’t know where to start so I will just plunge in: I have five kids by five different men. I am not a terrible person. I have a job, take care of my babies and am working toward a degree. But sometimes I feel like the ultimate loser. I get judged all the time. I’m so ashamed of the choices I have made in life. Will it ever be better? -- 5 KIDS, 5 DADS IN OREGON

DEAR 5-5: You will see an improvement as soon as you stop beating yourself up over the choices you have made. No one can change the past. All we can do is learn from our mistakes and make a conscious decision not to repeat them. And as to those who judge you, they should judge not, lest they, too, be judged.

DEAR ABBY: My husband thinks we should snuggle up and sleep together even when we’re

sick. I think it’s common courtesy to keep a respectable distance from loved ones and to clean up after yourself when you have a “bug” that is communicable. I need to stay as healthy as possible to keep up with the needs of our child, the housework and my job while my husband is sick. Your thoughts? -- MARRIED TO A MAN-CHILD WHO NEEDS A MOMMY

D E A R MARRIED TO A MAN-CHILD: Your husband may think I’m heartless, but I agree with you. While he may “need” you emotionally, his rational self should accept that with a child in the house and the demands of your job, you need to stay well and functional.

His tissues, meds and a pitcher of water should be by the bed. There should be a wastebasket for his tissues. He should wash his hands before touching anything, and you should use hand sanitizer liberally. You should sleep elsewhere. The “cuddling” can wait until he’s no longer contagious.

P.S. And don’t forget to sympathize.

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A: You are thinking of the 1982 movie “Parasite.” It’s the story of a scientist who creates a deadly parasite that attaches to his stomach. He must face the problem of killing the parasite without killing himself. The film is available in a 2-D version. Critics agreed with your assessment of the movie.

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Thursday, July 10, 2014If you feel your life has

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your style and flair are what make you unique. Don’t be deterred if someone dislikes your artistry or creativity. Jealousy will likely be at the root of any such complaint.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Face any dilemma head-on. Don’t give in to anyone trying to take advantage of you or wh0o is standing between you and your happiness. Follow your heart and do what’s best for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take any opportunity to travel that comes your way. Organize your time so that you can mix business with pleasure and come out on top in both areas of your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You will be flattered by the attention you get today, but before you let things go to your head, consider whether all the hubbub is sincere or merely the product of ulterior motives.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your appearance and self-confidence go hand-in-hand. Some minor improvements and indulgences will lift your spirits and rejuvenate your approach to your life and goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You may have doubts regarding your career choice. It’s important to find an outlet that you enjoy and try to turn it into a living. Research the options that interest you most.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can meet some fascinating and stimulating individuals at group functions. Check out what’s happening in your area. Love and romance are on the rise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t be too quick to sign on the dotted line. Make sure that you get all the goods or services that have been promised. Read the fine print.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have many appealing and desirable qualities. Accept social and community invitations, and you will discover a new window of opportunity that can help you out personally and professionally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you are vocal, you can make substantial progress in the workplace. Let your superiors hear your ideas and opinions. Finding solutions will lead to advancement.

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Approximately 30 teenage couples attended the record hop Wednesday evening at the Delphos Country Club. In the dance contests, prizes were awarded to Jim Schmit and his date, Sue Shumaker; to Tim Kayser and his date, Mary Jane Nomina; and to Dave Hoehn and his date, Linda Kill.

75 Years Ago – 1934

Plans are being completed for the staging of the annu-al Allen County (Delphos) Fair which will be held Aug. 22-26. Carl Dienstberger and his 11-piece orchestra, including a soloist, will play for the dancing at the fair dance pavilion which will be erected on East Third Street. A special feature is planned for Tuesday and Wednesday nights of fair week. A Jitterbug Dance team will perform on both nights dur-

ing dance intermissions.Dell Cochensparger, Allen

County American Legion commander and past com-mander of Commemorative Post, Delphos American Legion, was elected vice com-mander of the Second District at the annual mid-summer conference held Sunday at Bellefontaine. A number of Delphos Legionnaires and members of the Auxiliary were in attendance at the con-ference.

A most successful ‘coon chase was held Sunday at the Auer School and farm, west of Delphos. The chase was the second of the sea-son sponsored by the Old Time Coon Hunters Club of Delphos. Final tree was won by a German Shepherd owned by Griffith and Bibson of Richwood. Final line was taken by “Indian Lake Jack,” a Walker Fox crossed with a Greyhound, owned by John Bagley of Van Wert.

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Answers to Wednesday’s questions:The “Texas tea” that is prominently mentioned

in the lyrics of The Beverly Hillbillies theme song is crude oil.

Rapper Lil’ Kim had LV, the logo of Louis Vuitton, painted all over her unclad body in a pho-tograph that appeared in Rolling Stone magazine in 1999. Celebrity photographer David LaChappelle took the picture.

Today’s questions:What did the pirate Blackbeard demand in

exchange for hostages when his heavily armed fleet blockaded the harbor in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1718?

How many calories a day does the average sled dog consume during Alaska’s grueling 1,100-mile Iditarod race?

Answers in Friday’s Herald.


The news is also dis-appointing in the Leipsic area, where Iberdrola was planning another wind-farm of approximately 75 turbines. Under the new law, that area can now only support two turbines.

Litchfield noted that Blue Creek Wind Farm, in Van Wert and Paulding counties, sells power on 20-year contracts to First Energy Solutions and to Ohio State University’s Columbus campus. He noted that the price of wind power does not fluc-tuate as other electricity supplies can and that both

First and OSU wanted to lock down steady pricing when they signed pur-chased agreements.

Litchfield did note, “It does not appear the law will affect the existing Blue Creek project.”

But more wind farm construction under these laws will not happen.

“House Bill 483 makes it impossible to site new windfarms in Ohio,” he said flatly.

The loss in economic impact for the county will be great, between lease payments for landowners, construction and costs and payments in lieu of taxes.

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US students in middle of pack on financial knowhow

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an increasingly global economy, just 1 in 10 teenagers around the world is able to make some key — but complex — financial decisions, including choosing among various loans or analyzing invoices and pay slips.

The picture is no better in the United States, where only 9.4 percent of 15-year-olds were able to answer the most difficult questions on an international test of their financial knowledge and skills. More than 1 in 6 U.S. students did not reach the baseline level of proficiency in financial literacy. At best, those students could make only simple decisions on everyday spending, said a report released Wednesday by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

OECD called financial literacy “an essential life skill” for teens. Already at 15, many have bank accounts and debit cards. And “many students nearing the end of compulsory education also have to decide, with their parents, whether to continue with post-compulsory education and how to finance such education,” the report said.

Alex McClain, 15, of Anderson Township, Ohio, does not have a bank account. But he says taking a personal finance course last semester has better prepared him.

“I learned about how to do a check, even though I rarely will do that,” McClain said during a visit to Washington. “I know how to manage money better now, and how to get out of bankruptcy if you get into a problem.”

China’s financial hub of Shanghai had the highest average score — 603 points — for teens who participated in OECD’s Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA. The U.S., by comparison, had an average score of 492 — smack in the middle of the 18 countries and economies studied. Colombia, at the bottom, scored 379.

In the rankings, Shanghai was followed by the Flemish Community of Belgium, Estonia, Australia, New Zealand, the Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, the U.S., Russia and France. At the bottom of the list: Slovenia, Spain, Croatia, Israel, the Slovak Republic, Italy and Colombia.

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