December 18, 2014

Armstrong Museum offers holiday
lights, p3

Jays split wrestling tri,
p6

HERALD

DELPHOS
The

Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869

75¢ daily

www.delphosherald.com

Upfront
Project Recycle
set Saturday
Project Recycle will
be held from 9-11 a.m.
Saturday at Delphos
Truck Fuel and Wash.
When recycling, all
containers must be clean.
Participants are asked
to crush milk jugs and
twist/crush/replace caps
on water bottles if possible to save space.
Plastic and glass
can be co-mingled.
Items that need to
be separated are: tin
cans, magazines, newspaper, aluminum and
clean cardboard.
Recycle does not
accept styrofoam, salt
or feed bags, window or
ornamental glass, TVs
or computer monitors.
Computer and electrical equipment and batteries are accepted.
In addition to regular
items, Project Recycle
is collecting old and
damaged U.S. flags.
Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts and
Columbian Squires.

Relay for Life
team selling
Flowers for a
Year cards
The Delphos Relay for
Life team Hope Floats is
selling Flowers for a Year
cards from Ivy Hutch.
The cardholder can
receive the flowers themselves or have them sent
to someone else. The card
is good for 12 monthly
uses January through
December 2015.

Sports

Basketball tix
on sale now
St. John’s High School
is selling tickets for the
following basketball contests: St. John’s home vs.
Ft. Recovery at 6:30 p.m.
Friday; St. John’s home vs.
Fremont St. Joseph Central
Catholic at 6 p.m. Saturday:
St. John’s at Ottoville at
6 p.m. Dec. 27; St. John’s
at Van Wert at 6 p.m. at
Dec. 30; and St. John’s at
Continental at 6 p.m. Jan. 2.
Tickets are $6 for adults
and $4 for students and will
be sold in the high school
office during school hours
until noon on Friday. All
tickets will be $6 at the door.

Forecast

Cloudy with
a chance of
snow showers
today. Cloudy
tonight. Highs
in the lower
30s. Lows in the upper
20s. See page 2.

Index

Obituaries
State/Local
Agribusiness
Community
Sports
Classifieds
Comics and Puzzles
World News

2
3
4
5
6-7
8
9
10

Thursday, december 18, 2014

Delphos, Ohio

Vol. 145 No. 732

Ottoville adds faculty position
BY NANCY SPENCER
DHI Media Editor
[email protected]

OTTOVILLE — A digital learning coordinator will soon join the
faculty at Ottoville Local Schools.
Superintendent
Scott
Mangas
announced he has received eight
resumes for the position which
was posted internally first and then
opened to the public.
“This person will be in charge of
online electives the district currently
can’t offer due to the staff restrictions;

credit recovery for students who need
to catch up on the credits for graduation; and eventually, college-credit
courses,” Mangas said. “We also have
a lot of online testing coming up with
the PARK Assessments and other
tests.”
Treasurer Bob Weber reported on
the recently-completed state audit of
the district’s books.
“We had three findings with one
the fact that we do not do GAP
Reporting because it’s more costly to
the district, a few re-classifications of
numbers and noting the state funding

for special education as an additional
revenue and then clearing it out as an
expense to the county education service center,” Weber said. “I’ll attach
my responses to those and then the
audit will be closed.”
Ray Wannemacher Construction
will be building the baseball and softball press boxes at the school’s athletic
complex for $71,795. Wannemacher
edged out three other bidders, including Miller Contracting, $78,543;
Schnipke Contracting, $78,167; and
Alexander Bebout, $85,160. The district received an anonymous dona-

tion of $50,000, which has been earmarked for this project.
Instrumental and vocal music
teacher Warren Bowery will close his
30-year career at Ottoville in May.
Bowery submitted his resignation to
the board this month.
Fourth-grade
teacher
Jane
Schneider will also retire at the end
of the school year. Schneider has
been with the district for 22 years
and filled most of the positions at the
elementary throughout her career.

Flu cases triple
in Allen County
BY STEPHANIE GROVES
DHI Media Staff Writer
[email protected]

Sounds of Christmas
drift throughout town
Delphos was full of
Christmas
music
Wednesday evening
as St. John’s bands
and Jefferson choirs
held their annual
Christmas concerts.
Each program had a
sixth grade, middle
school and high school
group perform holiday favorites. Above:
St. John’s sixth-grade
band percussionists
play during a holiday
tune. Right: Jefferson
High School choir
members sing their
opening song. (DHI
Media/Erin Cox)

See FACULTY, page 10

DELPHOS - For the second
week in a row, Delphos Public
and Parochial Elementary
Schools have seen an increase
in student absences attributed
to colds and flu-like symptoms.
Allen
County
Health
Department’s
Director
of Nursing
Becky
Dershem
said last
week Allen
County had
591 reported cases of flulike symptoms including
respiratory issues and fevers.
Dershem reported since the
beginning of December,
there have been 47 hospital
admissions with influenza
associated symptoms.
“In 2013, we had a total of
27 confirmed influenza cases
and so far in 2014, we’ve
had 85 not counting the 47
unconfirmed admissions this
month,” Dershem said.
“There’s been an uptick in
the amount of people going to
the ER with these complaints.
Last week there were 591
people in the county seeking
medical attention with respiratory issues and fevers.”
Franklin
Elementary
School students have been
hit hard by the flu virus.
Carol Schuerman, Franklin
Elementary School’s secretary, said on Dec. 8, there
were 28 students absent
and on Dec. 12, there were

20 absent. In the past three
days, the number of absences
almost tripled with 58 students absent on Monday,
72 on Tuesday and 56 on
Wednesday.
“Symptoms include high
fevers, vomiting and headaches. They are out of school
for a good three days,” she
said. “If kids
have a fever,
parents need
to keep them
at home. We
are close
to a record
number of
absences due
to flu-like
symptoms,
which was
74 set a few years ago.”
Schuerman added that
most students have had their
flu shots.
St. John’s Elementary
School’s Secretary Kathy
Suever said last week there
were 10 students out on
Monday with symptoms
including colds, flu-like
symptoms and fevers and 12
absent on Friday with similar
symptoms, including vomiting.
“On Monday we had 14
students absent, Tuesday 11
and Wednesday 13 with flulike symptoms, colds, fevers,
vomiting and earaches,”
Suever said.
Landeck
Elementary
School reports over the past
1 1/2 weeks, there have been
a total of 16 kids out with
fevers, coughs, sore throats
and vomiting.
According to Delphos
See FLU, page 10

Jennings inducts 8
into honor society
BY STEPHANIE GROVES
DHI Media Staff Writer
[email protected]

FORT JENNINGS — Board members and faculty congratulated
the eight new inductees into the Fort Jennings Chapter of the National
Honor Society (NHS) during Wednesday night’s school board meeting.
New members were inducted on Dec. 4 and included Madison
Grote, Brandi Kaskel, Drew Grone, Zac Finn, Jeremy Smith, Aaron
Neidert, Dillon Schimmoeller and Jessica Young.
Council accepted a $75 anonymous donation for student council
Poinsettia sales and approved a motion accepting the amounts and
rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the
necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.
The board approved the motions to join the Ohio School Boards
Association (OSBA) for calendar year 2015 — a legal assistance for
Ohio school board members — and Small School District Advisory
Committee for 2015.
Board members also approved Marissa Mesker, Jessica Young,
Sydney German, Aaron Neidert and Drew Mesker for winter break
part-time work on an as-needed basis. Principal Nick Langhals said
these students have worked during the previous summers and they
can jump right in on an as-needed basis.
The board also approved the 2015-16 school calendar based on
days, not hours.
“We are still under contract for this year, which is based on hours,”
Langhals said. “Next school year we will change to days. The first
day of school will be Aug. 25 and the last day will be May 25.”
See JENNINGS, page 10

Fort Jennings 2015 Homecoming Court
The 2015 Fort Jennings High School Homecoming Court will be presented
between the junior varsity and varsity basketball games Friday when
Fort Jennings will play host to Ottoville. The junior varsity game starts
at 6 p.m. The court includes, front from left, seniors Alyssa Wiedeman,
Queen Alyssa Louth, King Connor Wallenhorst and Mark Metzger; and
back, sophomores Troy Ricker and Devyn Wiechart; juniors Lydia Mesker
and Aaron Neidert; and freshmen Makenna Ricker and Jeff Hoersten.
(Submitted photo)

2 — The Herald

www.delphosherald.com

Thursday, December 18, 2014

For The Record
VAN WERT COURT NEWS
INFORMATION SUBMITTED
VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared Wednesday in Van Wert County
Common Pleas Court:
Changes of pleas heard by Judge
Charles Steele:
Tracy Metzger, 32, Delphos, changed his
plea to guilty to trafficking heroin, a felony of
the fourth degree, plus specification that he
used a 1993 Chrysler in the commission of the
offense; and trafficking heroin, a felony of the
fifth degree. Two other similar counts were
dismissed for his plea. The court ordered a
pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing
for Feb. 2, 2015.
Joshua Minyoung, 31, Van Wert, entered
a guilty plea to charges from two different
cases: trafficking drugs, a felony of the fifth
degree; and possession of drugs, also a felony
of the fifth degree. The court ordered a presentence investigation and set sentencing for
Feb. 2, 2015.
Elmico Crisp, 38, Van Wert, changed his
plea to guilty to trafficking drugs, a felony of
the fifth degree; and trafficking heroin, a felony of the fifth degree. A third charge for trafficking counterfeit substances was dismissed
for his plea. The Court ordered a pre-sentence
investigation and set sentencing for a date to
be announced.
Judge Kevin Taylor:
Dustin Hiser, 31, Van Wert, changed his
plea to guilty to failure to register as a sex
offender, a felony of the fourth degree.
Judge Taylor ordered a pre-sentence
investigation and sentencing date will be
announced later.
Sentencings presided over by Judge
Charles Steele:
Michael Sparrow, 23, Delphos, was sen-

OBITUARIES

tenced for breaking and entering, a felony of
the fifth degree; and safecracking, a felony of
the fourth degree. He was sentenced to three
years community control for each count, concurrent, 60 days jail at later date, 200 hours
community service, drug court, two years
intensive probation, ordered to pay restitution
to two victims plus court costs and partial
appointed counsel fees. A 12-month prison
term on each count, concurrent, was deferred.
Brittney Lindeman, 29, Van Wert, was
sentenced for two counts of trafficking drugs,
each a felony of the fifth degree. She was
sentenced to three years community control
for each count, concurrent, 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. Nine
months in prison on each count, concurrent,
were deferred.
Brandon Thompson, 27, Van Wert, was
sentenced for possession of heroin, a felony
of the fifth degree. His sentence was three
years community control, 60 days jail at a
later date, 200 hours community service, two
years intensive probation, driver’s license suspended six months and ordered to pay court
costs. A nine-month prison term was deferred.
Alisha Stemen, 22, Van Wert, was sentenced for burglary, a felony of the third
degree; and three counts of theft, each a
felony of the fifth degree. She was sentenced
to three years community control each, concurrent, 60 days jail at later date, 200 hours
community service, drug court, two years
intensive probation, ordered to pay court costs
and partial appointed counsel fees. Prison for
24 months on the burglary and 12 months for
each theft, concurrent, was deferred.
See COURT, page 10

TODAY IN HISTORY
Associated Press
Today is Thursday, Dec.
18, the 352nd day of 2014.
There are 13 days left in the
year.
Today’s Highlight in
History:
On Dec. 18, 1944, in a pair
of related rulings, the U.S.
Supreme Court, in Korematsu
v. United States, upheld,
6-3, the government’s wartime evacuation of people of
Japanese descent, including
U.S. citizens, from the West

Coast (the decision was limited to the exclusion policy,
and did not take up the issue
of internment), while in Ex
parte Endo, the justices unanimously agreed that “concededly loyal” Americans
of Japanese ancestry could
not continue to be detained.
(Both rulings came a day
after the U.S. Department of
War said it was lifting the
internment policy.)
On this date:
In 1787, New Jersey
became the third state to rati-

fy the U.S. Constitution.
In 1863, in a speech to the
Prussian Parliament, Prime
Minister Otto von Bismarck
declared, “Politics is not an
exact science.”
In 1865, the 13th
Amendment
to
the
Constitution, abolishing slavery, was declared in effect by
Secretary of State William H.
Seward.
In 1892, Tchaikovsky’s
ballet “The Nutcracker”
publicly premiered in St.
Petersburg, Russia.

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Nancy Spencer, editor
Ray Geary,
general manager
Delphos Herald, Inc.
Lori Goodwin Silette,
circulation manager

Betty E. Tiernan

Kyle V.
Dienstberger

March 21, 1919Dec. 4, 2014
DELPHOS — Betty E.
Tiernan, 95, of Delphos
passed away on Dec. 4 at
St. Rita’s Medical Center in
Lima.
She was born March 21,
1919, in Delphos to Thomas
L. and Leoma (Miller) Jones.
Both preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Rod E. Tiernan on
May 17, 1947, in Carson
City, Nevada; he preceded
her in death on Feb. 15,
2013.
She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Dorothy
Buettner.
Betty worked at City
Loan and was a cook at
Franklin School. She was a
member of Trinity United
Methodist Church, Eastern
Star and she volunteered
at the Thrift shop and St.
Rita’s Medical Center for 17
years. She enjoyed camping, cooking, church work,
sewing, gardening and she
loved children. Betty also
loved sports, especially the
Cincinnati Reds. She also
loved to follow Jefferson
and St. John’s football and
the beloved Buckeyes. She
always had a smile on her
face, was dearly loved by her
family and will be missed.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Harter and Schier Funeral
Home in Delphos with visitation from noon to 2 p.m.
Pastor Rich will officiate.
Burial will be in Walnut
Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions
can be made to VanCrest of
Delphos.
To view funeral service,
please visit www.harterandschier.com at the time of
the service (Password: webcast9)
To leave condolences,
visit harterandschier.com.

Nov. 12, 1959-Dec. 13, 2014
ASHLAND — Kyle V.
Dienstberger, 55, of Ashland
passed away Saturday surrounded by his loving family
after fighting a courageous
battle against cancer.
Born in Springfield on
Nov. 12, 1959, the son of Paul
and Jan (Neese) Dienstberger,
he had been an Ashland resident since 1970.
On Feb. 29, 2012, Kyle was
married to Donna Thornton,
who survives.
Kyle is also survived by
five sons and three daughters-in-law, Tyson (Morgan)
Dienstberger of Piqua, Ryan
(Arielle) Dienstberger of
Ashland, Eric Thornton of
Charleston, South Carolina,
Adam Thornton of Ashland
and Cord (Alex) Thornton
of Delaware; two grandchildren, Lilly Dienstberger and
Jackson Thornton; his parents,
Paul (Jan) Dienstberger; a sister, Kris (Mike) Eighinger;
nieces, Niki (Ben) Sponsler
and Carly (Sean) Little;
along with his great nieces
and nephews, Aiden Baker,
Sophie, Maddie and Collin
Little and Livia and Brendan
Sponsler.
Kyle was preceded in
death by grandparents Paul
and Dolores Dienstberger and
William and MaeBelle Neese.
A Celebration of Kyle’s
life will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Pastor Dan Allan
officiating, at the Heyl Funeral
Home. Friends may visit with
the family from noon until the
time of the service.
Memorial contributions
may be given to the following organizations in Kyle’s
name, Hospice of North
Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch
Drive, Ashland OH 44805;
or The James Cancer Center,
Office of Development,
660 Ackerman Rd., P.O.
Box 183112, Columbus OH
43218.

FUNERAL
POHLMAN, Melvin “Bun” J., 85, of Delphos, Mass of
Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Ron Schock officiating.
Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from
2-8 p.m. today at Harter and Schier Funeral home, where a
parish wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. John’s Parish Foundation. To leave condolences, visit harterandschier.com.

FROM THE ARCHIVES
NOT JUST MAKING IMPROVEMENTS,

Refining
PATIENT CARE.

The new intensive care unit at Lima Memorial Health System is specially
designed with the latest technology to enhance healing. Like new
state-of-the-art beds that gently reposition you onto your side or fully upright.
Subdued lighting and soundproofed flooring. Equipment that enables us to
monitor you without waking you. And one of the most advanced, highly
trained and caring medical teams you’ll find anywhere.
The new intensive care unit is one of the many medical advancements at Lima
Memorial. We’re not just making improvements, we’re refining patient care.

00104930

419-228-3335 | limamemorial.org

LMHS270_5.16x10.5_0033.indd 1

11/6/14 8:34 AM

The Delphos
Herald

One Year Ago
Emily Grothouse, a junior
at St. John’s, was honored by
the Delphos Optimist Club
as its student of the month.
Delphos City Schools superintendent, Kevin Wolfe, and
St. John’s principal, Adam
Lee, presented her with a certificate and a silver collector
coin. Emily is the daughter
of Jim and Cathie Grothouse.

Sugar Creek Road, Lima,
during their December meeting. LaFollette demonstrated
Christmas packing, using
items of nature and herbs
for trim. Members decorated
six wreaths for Elida village
on Dec. 6. Nita Beckett and
Marilyn Wright, on the Allen
County Fair Flower Show
schedule committee, highlighted titles of arrangements.

25 Years Ago – 1989
St. Marys Roughriders
were the victims of a strong
defensive effort by St. John’s
Blue Jays Saturday night as
they rode roughshod over
the visiting Riders, 65-43.
Steve Jettinghoff took gamescoring honors with 22 with
Brent Grothaus adding 20
and Jeff Sever 8. The Blue
Jays meet a tough opponent
next Saturday when they play
the Elida Bulldogs.
Elida Future Farmers of
America donated six cases
of fruit to Bob Shelmadine,
83, of Gomer for use in the
Gomer Christmas project.
Shelmadine, who will distribute the fruit at local hospitals,
nursing homes and schools,
has been known as Gomer’s
Santa Claus for 59 years.
Elida Garden Club members toured the Herb Barrell
home of Marg LaFollette on

50 Years Ago – 1964
Dick Davis, local manager of the Ohio Power
Company, was the speaker
at the weekly meeting of the
Delphos Rotary Club at noon
Wednesday at NuMaude’s
Restaurant. The speaker was
introduced by the club’s
vice president, Arnold Scott.
Club singing was led by Paul
Harter, Jr. Guests included
John A. Neumeier, newly
appointed manager of the
Delphos telephone exchange.
Club Tuesday held its annual
Christmas dinner at The House
of Vogts Tuesday evening and
following dinner the members
met in the home of Mrs. Gerald
Kortokrax for a gift exchange
and the revealing of secret pals.
Cards were played with honors
going to Mrs. Robert Osburn
and Mrs. Richard Best.
See ARCHIVES, page 10

The
Delphos
Herald
(USPS 1525 8000) is published
daily except Sundays, Tuesdays
and Holidays.
The Delphos Herald is delivered by carrier in Delphos for
$1.82 per week. Same day
delivery outside of Delphos is
done through the post office
for Allen, Van Wert or Putnam
Counties. Delivery outside of
these counties is $117 per year.
Entered in the post office
in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as
Periodicals, postage paid at
Delphos, Ohio.
405 North Main St.
TELEPHONE 695-0015
Office Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
POSTMASTER:
Send address changes
to THE DELPHOS HERALD,
405 N. Main St.
Delphos, Ohio 45833

CORRECTIONS

The Delphos Herald wants
to correct published errors in
its news, sports and feature
articles. To inform the newsroom of a mistake in published
information, call the editorial
department at 419-695-0015.
Corrections will be published
on this page.
Drew Hovest hit the
game-winner and Grant
Unverferth made the assist
in Tuesday night’s Kalida/
Pandora-Gilboa boys basketball game.
In Monday’s Jefferson/
Perry boys basketball story,
it is Dustin Looser, not
Dustin Lee, who was one
of the previous three 1,000point scorers in the history of
the Wildcat boys basketball
program.

LOCAL GRAINS
Wheat
Corn
Soybeans

$6.29
$3.78
$10.13

WEATHER
WEATHER FORECAST
Tri-County
Associated Press
TODAY: Cloudy with a 20
percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT:
Cloudy
through midnight then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in
the upper 20s. West winds 5
to 10 mph.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly
cloudy through midnight then
becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows in the mid 20s. East
winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY:
Mostly
cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of snow. Highs in the
mid 30s.
SATURDAY
NIGHT:
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Lows in
the mid 20s.

LOTTERY
CLEVELAND (AP) —
These Ohio lotteries were
drawn Wednesday:
Classic Lotto
01-06-14-27-42-48,
Kicker: -3-0-8-5-8
Est jackpot: $10.5 million
Mega Millions
Est jackpot: $125 million
Pick 3 Evening
0-4-5
Pick 3 Midday
5-8-6
Pick 4 Evening
3-8-6-7
Pick 4 Midday
7-9-1-2
Pick 5 Evening
2-9-0-5-5
Pick 5 Midday
0-1-4-3-9
Powerball
22-31-38-47-48,
Powerball: 15, Power Play: 3
Rolling Cash 5
07-10-12-13-26
Est jackpot: $100,000

Thursday, December 18, 2014

www.delphosherald.com

The Herald –3

STATE/LOCAL

ABLE/GED/ESOL
orientations set
INFORMATION
SUBMITTED
Start the New Year out preparing for your future. The
January orientation dates for
the Adult Basic and Literacy
program will be held in Allen,
Auglaize, Mercer, Paulding
and Van Wert counties. These
classes assist students to
improve their basic skills, get
their GED, prepare for postsecondary entrance tests and
prepare for a job. There is no
charge for these classes. The
classes are free. Call 419-9982956 for more information
or go to www.apollocareercenter.com.
ABLE/GED/ESOL
Monday orientation Jan. 5:
— 9 a.m. to noon at Ohio
Means Jobs-One Stop (Allen
County);
— 9 a.m. to noon at Ohio
Means Jobs-One Stop (Mercer
County);
— noon to 3 p.m. at
Ohio Means Jobs-One Stop
(Paulding County);
— 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. or 5:30-8:30 p.m. at
Vantage Career Center Adult
Education;
— 1-4 p.m. or 5-8 p.m.
Delphos Public Library; and
— 9 a.m. to noon ESOL
orientation at Forest Park
United Methodist Church.
ABLE/GED/ESOL orientation Jan. 6:
— 8 a.m. to noon at
Forest Park United Methodist
Church;
— 6-9 p.m. at Apollo
Career
Center
Adult
Education Building; and
— 5-8 p.m. at St. Paul’s
Church in St. Marys.
ESOL orientation Jan. 7:
— 6-9 p.m. at Apollo
Career
Center’s
Adult
Education

Armstrong Museum
hosting holiday
light display
INFORMATION
SUBMITTED
WAPAKONETA — Join
the Armstrong Air and Space
Museum for the Museums
huge holiday light display.
The display is free to the public and consists of over 40,000
lights, including many very
large original animated rope
light sculptures.
Nowhere else can you see a
Saturn V, Lunar Module or an
Apollo astronaut light up and
on display for the holidays.
This unique light display also
features Neil Armstrong’s
heartbeat as he tool that first
step on the moon. See the
Milky Way galaxy, the NASA
logo and the visible light spectrum. There is something fun
for everyone.
There is no admission
for this event and visitors
are encouraged to park their
vehicle and explore that light
display on foot while staying
within the designated path.
The holiday light spectacular will be open through
Wednesday.

Cooper Farms to build fresh pork
processing plant in Michigan
INFORMATION SUBMITTED
OAKWOOD – Cooper Farms recently announced it will be one of nine
family hog farms partnering with the
Clemens Food Group to construct and
operate a major fresh pork processing
plant in Coldwater, Michigan. The plant,
which will be operational by late 2017
or early 2018, will be the state’s only
pork processing plant.
“We are very excited about this
opportunity to be involved in a new pork
processing plant with the Clemens family who have been in the pork business
for over 125 years,” said Gary Cooper,
COO of Cooper Farms. “This provides
an excellent opportunity for our company and our hog division.”
Clemens Food Group, headquartered
in Pennsylvania, is a sixth-generation,
family-owned integrated pork production operation including farming, processing, transportation and logistics.
“Clemens is pleased to be partnering
with nine family farms, who will raise
hogs for our new fresh pork processing
plant in Michigan,” said Doug Clemens,
CEO, Clemens Food Group. “These
families have deep roots in pork pro-

duction; share our commitment to the
production of safe, wholesome, highquality pork; and more importantly, the
values they hold and the integrity of
their business practices align well with
those of our family.”
The plant in southern
Michigan is strategically
located in an area near
the state’s borders with
Ohio and Indiana and is
close to the partnering
farms like Cooper Farms
that are raising hogs. The
plant also is accessible
to what is anticipated to
be an available strong
workforce in Coldwater
and the surrounding communities.
The initiative to locate a pork processing plant in Michigan was farmerled by a group of Michigan pork producers who joined with the state to conduct
a feasibility study on the viability of the
project. The study cited opportunities
such as increased demand in the global
pork market, the lack of similar resources currently available in the state, and
accessibility and transportation benefits.
The plant is expected to add about

800 jobs locally and will deliver economic benefits and growth opportunities across the Midwest and in the
pork industry. When the plant opens,
Cooper Farms will raise hogs for the
plant, which will produce a variety of
fresh pork foods for the
consumer, retail and food
service markets.
The state of Michigan,
including Governor Rick
Snyder, the Michigan
Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development
and
the
Michigan
Economic Development
Corporation, along with
business and economic
leaders from the Coldwater community,
were integral to bringing the project
forward.
“We are happy to see the growth
of our hog division in partnership
with other great family farms,” said
Jim Cooper, CEO of Cooper Farms.
“This includes not only the Clemens
family, but also the eight other family farms which will be providing
high quality hogs to the plant with
us.”

Blue Man Group coming to Lima
INFORMATION SUBMITTED

LIMA – Blue Man Group returns to Lima at 7:30 p.m. Jan.
15. Tickets are on sale now and available through the Civic
Center box office by calling 419-224-1552 or by visiting
www.limaciviccenter.com.
The theatrical tour features brand new content highlighted
by classic Blue Man favorites.
The new sound, set and video design centering around a
proscenium-sized LED curtain and high-resolution screen
create an entirely new, high-impact visual experience for
Broadway houses across the nation.
Blue Man Group has received praise from critics across
the country.
The Baltimore Sun raved, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!”
The Charlotte Observer said Blue Man Group is “a hugely
entertaining show for anyone ages 9 to 90”.
The San Antonio Express-News proclaimed it’s “an exhilarating, thought-provoking, laugh-yourself-silly evening of
percussion-heavy rock music, comedy and playful commentary.”
Blue Man Group creates experiences that defy categorization. Blue Man Group is best known for multi-media
performances that feature three bald and blue characters who
take the audience on a journey that is funny, intelligent and
visually stunning. A live band, whose haunting tribal rhythms
help drive the show to its climax, accompanies the Blue Men.
“Our theatrical productions take a humorous look at what
we like to call 2.5-D space,” said Blue Man Group Co-Founder
Philip Stanton. “An example of what we mean by this would
be emailing or texting the person in the next office rather than

walking over to talk to them face-to-face.”
“We say that no matter how high-tech things get, there’s
still something human there. We’ll always need others, always
need to collaborate. People still need to come together and
look each other in the eye. Through the Blue Man’s connection
with the audience, we hope to encourage this human-to-human
interaction, while helping people reconnect with their own
sense of wonder and discovery, with their own sense of what
is possible in their lives.”
About Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group has performed on five continents and has
been seen by more than 25 million people around the world.
The company has permanent, sit-down productions in Berlin,
Boston, Chicago, New York, Las Vegas and Orlando as well
as popular North American touring show and tailored-made
show on the Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, the Epic
Beyond the shows, Blue Man Group has become a mainstay in the popular culture zeitgeist, making live theatrical
and musical appearances around the world, partnering with
brands like Intel, M&M’s, TIM-Brasil and Mastercard to
create memorable advertising and co-branding campaigns
and launching a wave of innovative digital content. Over the
years, Blue Man Group has made countless television appearances on shows such as “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,”
“Live! With Regis and Kelly,” the Primetime Emmy Awards,
“Ellen,” Schaag-den-Raab (Germany), WOWOW (Japan),
“Cupcake Wars,” “Celebrity Apprentice” and “America’s
Got Talent.”
As the company grows, it remains true to its vision of providing exciting experiences in a variety of media, appealing to
a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds. Learn
more at www.blueman.com.

DELPHOS
ACE HARDWARE

$

2999

Reg. $49.99

Solid Wood
TV Tray Table Set

4 tables with holder. Black finish

Hamilton Beach
99
Roaster $
18 qt.

39

Model 32188

3

$ 99

Reg. $11.99

Luminarc
Martini Glasses
4 - 7 1/2” glasses
SPECIAL PURCHASE

Knives

Pocket knives and
hunting knives

20%
off

OVER 100
MODELS IN
STOCK.
Name brands
including FrostBuck-Case, etc.

KitchenAide
5 Qt. Mixer
Electric
Red or White

$

29999

Bunn
Coffee
Maker

$

Brews BETTER,
not Bitter.
Makes up to
10 Cups.
Stainless-steel
water tank

9999

Also available
in white

Under Counter
Radio

$

3999

GPX Under Cabinet
CD/radio MP3 ready

All
House OKs redistricting plan; fireworks bill dies CARHARTT
on Sale!
COLUMBUS (AP) —
Applause from the gallery
was permitted Wednesday as
the Ohio House gave final
clearance to a bipartisan
agreement to overhaul the
way the state draws its legislative districts and sent it to
voters, culminating years of
difficult negotiations.
“I’m not going to mention
that I’m not supposed to allow
that, because it was so damned
refreshing,” said House Speaker
William Batchelder, a Medina
Republican. It was Batchelder’s
last day after more than 40
years in public service.
The redistricting resolution amends the Ohio
Constitution with a new legislative map-making process.
To make sure it would survive court scrutiny, representatives voted a second time
in support of the redistricting

Lethal injection drug
bill clears legislature

COLUMBUS (AP) — The names of companies that provide Ohio with lethal injection drugs would be shielded under
a proposal sent Wednesday to the governor.
Some lawmakers have said the bill is needed to restart
executions in the state. But prosecutors who want a condemned
child killer executed in February say the legislation will
undoubtedly lead to court challenges, and they’re confident the
procedure won’t happen as scheduled.
The bill was among several that the House cleared
Wednesday as lawmakers finished work for the two-year
legislative session. The Senate passed the measure last week.
Republican Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign it.
Shielding the names of companies that provide lethal
injection drugs is necessary to obtain supplies of the drugs
by protecting drugmakers from harassment, according to bill
supporters.
Problems finding supplies of lethal drugs have created a de
facto moratorium on executions in Ohio, which a decade ago
was one of the country’s busiest death penalty states.
Ohio executed just one inmate this year: Dennis McGuire,
who snorted and gasped during much of the 26-minute procedure using a two-drug combo never tried before. Concerns
about that execution led to delays of other executions.
Opponents of the lethal injection bill say concerns about
harassment are overblown and it’s naive to think the bill can
truly protect companies’ names from being revealed.

proposal so that the constitutional amendment could be
spread upon the pages of the
House Journal.
“This isn’t everyday
stuff,” Batchelder told his
colleagues.
Catherine Turcer, a longtime redistricting reform
advocate
working
for
Common Cause Ohio, said
she is hopeful the ballot campaign next year will draw
strong bipartisan support.
“We only have one more
hurdle, and that’s the voters,”
she said.
Of 150 constitutional amendments Ohio’s
Legislature has referred to
the ballot over the past century, only 102 have passed,
she said.
The redistricting measure
actually followed its expected course for the day, though

others took different routes.
House approval of a resolution opposing a federal law
that requires driving penalties for marijuana possession
turned out to be unnecessary,
and a bill that would have
legalized consumer grade
fireworks in the state fizzled
due to a technical error.
The fireworks bill was

thought to have cleared a
committee until it was determined that two of the required
votes came only after House
Health Chairman Lynn
Wachtmann had declared the
panel adjourned. That meant
the votes didn’t count and the
legislation’s going nowhere
this year. Wednesday is the
last day for the House.

Sofas by Serta For

$399
6 months

UPHOLSTERY

0%

“Your Furniture & Appliance Dealer”

Ottoville Hardware & Furniture
Furniture • Appliance • Television • Floor Covering & Mattress Gallery
00107971

BRIEFS

Doing Business in Ottoville for 79 Years!
145 3rd Street, Ottoville 419-453-3338

Mon, Wed & Thur 9am-7pm • Tues & Fri 9am-5:30pm • Sat 9am-3:30pm • Closed Sunday

The Gift that Keeps on Giving!
Legal Notices Garage Sales
Announcements Events

Special Interest Special Columns

Great
Selection of
$10 & $20
Gift Exchange
Items
GIFT CERTIFICATES * Any Size
* No Expiration Date *
Use all at once or partial

FRESH
PEANUTS
in the shell &
28 different kinds of
BULK CANDY

Delphos

Hardware

242 N. Main St., Ph. 419-692-0921
Mon.-Fri. 8-6:30 Sat. 8-5

Your
Community
News Source.

Save $5 on an annual
gift subscription.
Sports Coverage
Crossword
Call (419)
695-0015 Events
ext. 126
Announcements
The Delphos Herald
405 N. Main St.
Delphos, OH 45833

Ask about our

“EZ PAY”

automatic payment plan

From sports stats to
business news, the
Delphos Herald keeps
you in the local loop.

The Delphos Herald
419-695-0015

4 – The Herald

www.delphosherald.com

Thursday, December 18, 2014

AGRIBUSINESS

Educational programs available OFBF sets policy,
for farmers this winter
updates structure
BY JAMES HOORMAN
Putnam County Extension
Ag Educator
[email protected]
I made a major mistake last week on
Carl Zulauf’s article about prices on the
new farm bill. It is an older article that is
no longer relevant, so ignore it!
Three OSU Extension educators in
Northwest Ohio received extensive farm
bill training: Bruce Clevenger, Defiance
County; Sarah Noggle, Paulding County;
and Eric Richer, Fulton County; and
they can assist you with your farm bill
decisions.
There are a number of farmer winter
educational meetings being offered.
On Jan. 7, Putnam County Extension
Office is offering a Cover Crop Soil
Health Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost is $25 with reservations due by
Jan. 4 and will be held at the Extension
Office. Farmers and consultants can
learn about: ways to improve soil ecology; how to reduce fertilizer usage; how
to improve soil structure and reduce
soil compaction; how to grow various
cover crops including grasses, legumes
for nitrogen and brassicas (radish, rape,
kale); cover crop economics; how to
keep nutrients in the soil and out of
surface water; and how to deal with
extreme weather using cover crops.
On Jan. 9, an Agricultural Outlook
Program for Breakfast will be held from
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Kalida K
of C hall. Cost is $20 due by Jan. 6. Dr.
Carl Zulauf will discuss “Perspectives on
Crop Program Decisions and Questions
You Should be Asking,” related to the
new farm bill. Barry Ward will talk

about “Examining Land Values, Cash
Rents, Input Costs and Profitability in
2015.” Dr. Matt Roberts will discuss
“Grain Marketing Opportunities and
Challenges.”
The Putnam County Agronomy Night
is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the
Kalida K of C Hall. John Barker will
give a “Farmer Update on Agricultural
Drone Technology” (one-hour core). Dr.
Steve Prochaska will discuss “How to
Control Weeds in Your Fields: Palmer
Amaranth, Water Hemp and Marestail”
(Cat 1). Dr. Curtis Young will discuss
“Controlling Corn and Soybean Insect
and Diseases” (Cat 1). Albert Maag,
Putnam County Soil and Water, will talk
about strip till plots and Jim Hoorman
will discuss new soil health research at
the Putnam County SHARP site. The
program is free; however, a $35 fee will
be charged for farmers wanting pesticide
applicator credits for 3.0 hours of Core
and Category 1.
The Fort Wayne Farm Show is Jan.
13-15 at the Allen County War Memorial
Coliseum. Hoorman will talk about
cover crops during the morning on Jan.
14 at this event and at National No-till
Conference on Jan. 15-16. The National
No-till Conference is in Cincinnati Jan.
14-17.
The 45th Annual Ohio Power Show
is held at the Ohio Expo Center at the
State Fairgrounds in Columbus from
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 30 through Feb. 7.
Discount ticket prices can be obtained
from Putnam County Extension office.
This show includes agricultural equipment, construction equipment, outdoor
power equipment, educational seminars,
kiddie tractor pull, cooking demonstra-

INFORMATION SUBMITTED

tions and much more.
The Conservation Tillage Conference
at Ohio Northern University, Ada, will
be on March 3-4. Over 900-1,000 farmers and consultants attend this conference and certified crop consultant credits are available.
On April 7, New Pesticide Applicator
Training for farmers wanting to get
a new PAT license will be held from
10 a.m. to noon at Putnam County
Extension Office with exams starting at
1 p.m. Cost is $20 for training but exam
is free.
These Pesticide Applicator Training
(PAT) and Fertilizer Certification
Training (FCT) programs will be offered
on the following dates:
— Jan. 23, 9 a.m. to noon for PAT,
Hancock County Agricultural Services
Building, 7868 CR 140, Findlay; 1-3
p.m. for FCT training.
— Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to noon for PAT,
Van Wert Fairgrounds, with FCT training 1 to 3 p.m.
— Feb. 3, 8 to 11 a.m. for PAT,
Kalida, K of C Hall, with FCT training
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— March 10, 6 to 9 p.m., Delphos
Eagles, no FCT training.
— March 11, 6 to 9 p.m. for PAT only,
Hancock County Agricultural Services
Building, 7868 CR 140, Findlay, with no
FCT training.
— March 18, 4 to 6 p.m. for FCT
training, Kalida K of C Hall, with PAT
training 6 to 9 p.m.
Training dates for other counties in
northwestern Ohio may be found at the
following address: pested.osu.edu/privaterecert.html.

COLUMBUS – Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF)
delegates took action to address water quality, taxes and
agriculture’s prominence at Ohio State University during the group’s 96th annual meeting. Other policy issues
during the Dec. 10-12 meeting in Columbus included
combating rural drugs and dealing with Ohio energy
issues. They also voted on a new membership structure to
strengthen the organization.
The delegates established policy stating the organization expects all farmers applying fertilizer or manure to
complete the state’s applicator certification program and
to develop and follow nutrient management plans. They
also set policy that farmers applying nutrients should follow approved state conservation guidelines.
The delegate body voiced support for preserving
The Ohio State University’s land grant mission to promote sound and prosperous agriculture and rural life.
Specifically Ohio Farm Bureau supports proper facilities to carry out the mission, connecting agriculture to
the university and outside communities and ensuring the
viability of the OSU Extension service.
Delegates discussed tax policy at length. In particular, they reaffirmed support for Ohio’s current Current
Agricultural Use Value formula while agreeing to continue to explore adjustments aimed at reducing volatility in valuation and addressing variations in agriculture
across Ohio.
Farm Bureau called for programs to help reduce and
eliminate Ohio’s opiate epidemic. Programs could address
housing, employment, treatment and medications.
Delegates adopted policy to seek oil and gas auditing
standards to ensure accurate accounting of well production for tax and royalty calculations. Farm Bureau also
adopted new policy to promote renewable energy.
The delegates also voted on many specific national and
state issues that affect the daily operations of their farms
including drainage, the national beef checkoff and genetically modified crop production.
Membership Structure Changed
Delegates also passed two significant changes to the
organization’s code of regulations. A new membership
structure was adopted with four specific classes. The
Active member class includes OFBF’s traditional farmer
members and expands to include individuals whose professions are directly related to production agriculture. The
Young Active class welcomes young adults who are just
entering their careers in agriculture. Community members
will be those formerly classified as Associate members
who are not directly related to agriculture but who share
Farm Bureau’s values and wish to be eligible for the organization’s member benefits. The new Our Ohio Supporter
will be a non-membership class that offers access and
exposure to Ohio’s food and farm community through Our
Ohio magazine, Grow and Know events and other Farm
Bureau experiences.
County Farm Bureau boards will manage the designations. Delegates also approved a new dues schedule
within the membership plan. The new model was adopted
following years of discussion on how to make the organization more inclusive while ensuring its long-term sustainability. The specific model was arrived at over the past
year through the work of a statewide member task force.
Delegates also updated the code to make the organization’s regional trustee positions gender-neutral. Regional
trustees on the state board were formerly designated as
women’s trustees, a tradition began decades ago when
members saw a need to ensure that females had a voice in
the organization. Delegates codified Farm Bureau’s longstanding practice of fostering equality within its leadership opportunities.
President Steve Hirsch, First Vice President Frank
Burkett III and Treasurer Bill Patterson were re-elected to
one-year terms.
More highlights of Ohio Farm Bureau’s 96th annual
meeting are at ofbf.org.

Ohio State Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Calendar
INFORMATION
SUBMITTED
Today: Winter Solstice
and Candlelit Labyrinth
Walk, 5:30-7 p.m., Lane
Avenue Garden, Chadwick
Arboretum, Ohio State
University, 2120 Fyffe Road,
Columbus. The walk celebrates the winter solstice and
aims to share what walking a
labyrinth can do for body and
mind. Information: go.osu.
edu/u35 or 614-688-3479.
January
Jan. 2: Registration
deadline
for
Software
for Developing Nutrient
Management Plans Workshop
Jan. 9 in Findlay. The program provides a working
knowledge of MapWindow
GIS and MMP Tools, which
are approved tools for
developing Fertilizer Only
and Precision Fertilizer
Only Nutrient Management
Plans for Natural Resources
Conservation Service programs such as EQUIP.
Information and registration:
go.osu.edu/uu5.
Jan. 8: Pre-registration
deadline for Certified Crop
Adviser
(CCA)
Exam
Training Session Jan. 14-15
in Sidney. The course helps
participants
understand
the principles necessary to
become a Certified Crop
Adviser. Registration is $225.
Information: 937-604-2415
or [email protected].
Jan. 9: Software for
Developing
Nutrient
Management
Plans
Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m., Ohio State University

Extension Hancock County
office, 7868 County Road
140, Findlay. The program
provides a working knowledge of MapWindow GIS
and MMP Tools, which are
approved tools for developing Fertilizer Only and
Precision Fertilizer Only
Nutrient
Management
Plans for Natural Resources
Conservation Service programs such as EQUIP.
Register
by
Jan.
2.
Information and registration:
go.osu.edu/uu5.
Jan. 13: Environmental
Professionals
Network
January “Breakfast Club”
program, 7:15- 9:15 a.m.,
Nationwide and Ohio Farm
Bureau 4-H Center, 2201
Fred Taylor Drive, Ohio State
University, Columbus. The
program is titled “Sustaining
Scioto: Planning for Impacts
of Climate Change on Water
Resources of the Upper Scioto
River Watershed.” Open to both
members and nonmembers
of the network. Registration
is $10 or $15 depending on
payment method and includes
a full breakfast. Information:
epn.osu.edu/events/epn-breakfast-club-january-2015 or 614247-1908.
Jan. 14-15: Certified
Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam
Training Session, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. both days, Ohio State
University Extension Shelby
County office, 810 Fair
Road, Sidney. The course
helps participants understand the principles necessary to become a Certified
Crop Adviser. Pre-register by
Jan. 8. Registration is $225.

Information: 937-604-2415
or [email protected].
Jan. 15: Pre-registration
deadline for Ohio Commercial
Pesticide
Applicator
Recertification Conference
Jan. 22 in Sandusky. The
course helps applicators fulfill Ohio’s commercial pesticide applicator requirements.
Recertification credits are
available in all categories.
Pre-registration is $75 without lunch, $95 with lunch;
registration at the door is $85
and doesn’t include lunch.
Information: pested.osu.edu
or 614-292-4070.
Jan. 15: “More Than
Honey” film screening, 6:309:30 p.m., COSI Columbus,
333 W. Broad St., Columbus.
The film is about protecting and saving honey bees,
which are responsible for
pollinating the majority of
the world’s food crops. Ticket
and fee is $6.24. Information:
cosi.org/families/adults/category/sustainability-series.
Jan. 22: Ohio Commercial
Pesticide
Applicator
Recertification Conference, 9
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Kalahari
Conference Center, 7000
Kalahari Drive, Sandusky.
The course helps applicators
fulfill Ohio’s pesticide commercial applicator requirements. Recertification credits
are available in all categories.
Pre-registration by Jan. 15 is
$75 without lunch, $95 with
lunch; registration at the door
is $85 and doesn’t include
lunch. Information: pested.
osu.edu or 614-292-4070.
Jan. 22: Pre-registration
deadline
for
Ohio

When you see us at an
event, look
for a
photo
gallery

DELPHOS
The

HERALD

Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869

405 N. Main Street
Delphos, OH 45833-1598
visit our website at: www.delphosherald.com
News
419-695-0015 Ext. 134
[email protected]
Fax 419-692-7704

Commercial
Pesticide
Applicator Recertification
Conference Jan. 29 in Dayton.
The course helps applicators
fulfill Ohio’s commercial
pesticide applicator requirements. Recertification credits
are available in all categories.
Pre-registration is $75 without lunch, $95 with lunch;
registration at the door is $85
and doesn’t include lunch.
Information: pested.osu.edu
or 614-292-4070.
Jan.
27:
Earth’s
Thermostat: Our Solar
Furnace and Gas Ceiling,
7-8:15 p.m., Ohio State
University
Planetarium,
Smith Laboratory, Ohio State
University, 100 W. 18th Ave.,
Columbus. The program, part
of the Climate Explorations
series, discusses the sun as
the primary source of energy
for Earth’s climate system
and the role of the greenhouse effect. Also presented
Jan. 28. Information and registration: go.osu.edu/u4J or
[email protected].
Jan. 27: Registration
deadline
for
Software
for Developing Nutrient
Management Plans Workshop
Feb. 3 in Norwalk and March
2 in Ottawa. The workshop
provides a working knowledge of MapWindow GIS
and MMP Tools, which are
approved tools for developing Fertilizer Only and
Precision Fertilizer Only
Nutrient
Management
Plans for Natural Resources
Conservation Service programs such as EQUIP. Free.
Information and registration:
go.osu.edu/uu5.

Your Community
Your Newspaper
Subscribe today!
THE DELPHOS HERALD
419-695-0015
­
Description­

STOCKS

Quotes of local interest supplied by
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS
Close of business December 17, 2014
Last­Price­

American­Electric­Power­Co.,­Inc.­
58.82­
AutoZone,­Inc.­
602.46­
Bunge­Limited­
90.40­
BP­p.l.c.­
37.69­
Citigroup­Inc.­
52.45­
CenturyLink,­Inc.­
38.69­
CVS­Health­Corporation­
94.17­
Dominion­Resources,­Inc.­
73.97­
Eaton­Corporation­plc­
64.88­
Ford­Motor­Co.­
14.45­
First­Defiance­Financial­Corp.­
31.99­
First­Financial­Bancorp.­
18.00­
General­Dynamics­Corporation­
137.23­
General­Motors­Company­
31.15­
The­Goodyear­Tire­&­Rubber­Company­ 27.23­
Huntington­Bancshares­Incorporated­
10.19­
Health­Care­REIT,­Inc.­
76.35­
The­Home­Depot,­Inc.­
98.94­
Honda­Motor­Co.,­Ltd.­
29.81­
Johnson­&­Johnson­
104.07­
JPMorgan­Chase­&­Co.­
59.77­
Kohl’s­Corp.­
57.64­
Lowe’s­Companies­Inc.­
65.95­
McDonald’s­Corp.­
91.65­
Microsoft­Corporation­
45.74­
Pepsico,­Inc.­
93.72­
The­Procter­&­Gamble­Company­
90.70­
Rite­Aid­Corporation­
6.06­
Sprint­Corporation­
3.97­
Time­Warner­Inc.­
82.28­
United­Bancshares­Inc.­
14.84­
U.S.­Bancorp­
43.92­
Verizon­Communications­Inc.­
46.44­
Wal-Mart­Stores­Inc.­
84.23­
Dow­Jones­Industrial­Average­
17,356.87­
S&P­500­
2,012.89­
NASDAQ­Composite­
4,644.31­

Change

+0.99
+4.53
+1.54
+1.93
+1.28
+0.80
+1.86
+2.18
-0.29
+0.36
+0.37
+0.49
+0.83
+0.42
+0.72
+0.13
+1.87
+1.88
+0.94
+1.31
+1.34
+0.46
+1.73
+2.93
+0.58
+1.13
+1.34
+0.25
+0.16
+1.72
+0.24
+0.82
+0.91
+1.27
+288.00
+40.15
+96.48

www.delphosherald.com

Thursday, December 18, 2014

The Herald – 5

COMMUNITY
LANDMARK

Sara Says ...

Kitchen
Press
Tasteful
recipes for
sharing

Memorial Park

CALENDAR OF
EVENTS

TODAY
9-11 a.m. — The Delphos
Canal Commission Museum,
241 N. Main St., is open.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — The
Delphos Museum of Postal
History, 339 N. Main St., is
open.
11:30 a.m. — Mealsite
at Delphos Senior Citizen
Center, 301 Suthoff St.
3-7 p.m. — The Interfaith
Thrift Store is open for shopping.
5:30 p.m. — The Delphos
Canal Commission meets at
the museum, 241 N. Main St.
7 p.m. — Spencerville
Local Schools Board of
Education meets.
St. John’s Athletic Boosters
meet in the Little Theatre.
7:30 p.m. — Delphos
Chapter 26 Order of the
Eastern Star meets at the
Masonic Temple on North
Main Street.
Delphos VFW Auxiliary
meets at the VFW Hall, 213
W. Fourth St.

By Sara Berelsman
It is rare that I find a movie that is based
upon a book, and I actually really like the
movie. It usually pales in comparison to the
book. “The Fault in Our Stars,” both the book
and the movie, will hold a
place in my heart forever.
John Green’s young adult
novel is about two cancerstricken teenagers who fall in
love. The book is just so good.
So, so good. I wish I’d written
it. The dialogue is spectacular
and the characters spring to life
right off the page. I couldn’t put
it down. I related to so many of
the thoughts and feelings of the
protagonist, despite my never
having cancer. But this book is
not just about cancer. It’s about
love, loss and finding one’s
true identity along the way. I
think we can all relate to that.
Green’s writing is not hard to understand,
and it’s fantastic. He so cleverly pairs words
and constructs phrases, yet makes it seem
effortless. I read the book this summer, and
I know I was late to the game and I plan on
reading more of his books. I saw the movie
only recently.
The movie sticks closely to the book’s sto-

Cheesy Mexican Chicken
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.),
pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 can cream of chicken soup
1-1/2 cups shredded milk cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup milk
1 package (1 oz.) taco seasoning mix
1 cup corn chips
4-1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken in a 9x13inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Mix soup, 1 cup cheese, milk and seasoning mix
until blended; spoon over chicken. Cover.
Bake 30 minutes. Top with chips and remaining
cheese; bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until chicken is
done and cheese is melted. Serve over rice.

Kitchen
Press

Lemon Cookie Bar
1 cup melted margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups sifted flour
Combine ingredients. In a 9x13-inch pan, spread
dough to edges. Bake at 350º for 20 minutes.
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice* (2 to 3 lemons)
Beat eggs. Add remaining ingredients to eggs. Pour
over crust and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
*Roll lemons before squeezing.

Winter Reconnect Order appointments available
INFORMATION
SUBMITTED

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

S

L

ryline, which I loved. The actors were perfect
for these roles and look the way I imagined
the characters looked while reading the book.
I adore Shailene Woodley. She is an incredibly emotionally expressive
actress — always believable
and always moving. I could
feel the chemistry between her
and Ansel Elgort as the characters of Hazel and Augustus.
Some have criticized the
book as being unrealistic in
its dialogue; teenagers don’t
talk that way. Green’s characters are obviously sublimely
intelligent and teenagers like
that do exist. I know a few.
The dialogue is what gives this
vehicle its power. It’s the kind
of dialogue I wish every book
and movie could have.
I cried at the end of the
book. I bawled at the end of the movie. Both
experiences were cathartic. Just seeing the
events play out on the screen moved me a
bit more than reading the ending, once a
soundtrack and voiceover are thrown in.
I highly recommend “The Fault in Our
Stars.” Read the book. Then watch the movie.
You won’t be sorry.

LACCA has announced
the WRO (Winter Reconnect
Order) runs through April 15,
2015. The WRO can be used
by any Ohioan regardless of
income or household size.

C

ENIOR UNCHEON AFE
FRIDAY
7:30 a.m. — Delphos
Optimist Club, A&W DriveDEC. 22-26
In, 924 E. Fifth St.
MONDAY: Taco salad, fruit, coffee and 2 percent milk.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — The
TUESDAY: Pork roast with gravy, red potatoes, green
Delphos Museum of Postal
History, 339 N. Main St., is beans, roll, margarine, custard, coffee and 2 percent milk.
WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas and caropen.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Interfaith rots, fruit, coffee and 2 percent milk.
Thrift Store is open for shopTHURSDAY: Sr. Luncheon Cafe is closed! Merry
ping.
Christmas!
11:30 a.m. — Mealsite
FRIDAY: Sr. Luncheon Cafe is closed!
at Delphos Senior Citizen
Center, 301 Suthoff St.

If a customer’s regulated
utility service has been completely shut off or is in threat
of being disconnected, the
customer can contact their
utility company and pay $175
in full or split the $175 payment between their regulated
gas and electric provider.

Putting Your
World in
PersPective

Customers don’t have to visit
the local community action to
use the WRO.
LACCA is scheduling
appointments for the Winter
Crisis Program for Allen,
Auglaize and Mercer counties by calling toll-free 1-855286-7559.

Our local, national and international news
coverage is insightful and concise, to keep you in the
know without keeping you tied up. It's all the information
you need to stay on top of the world around you,
delivered straight to your door everyday.
If you aren't already taking advantage of our
convenient home delivery service, please call us at
419-695-0015.

THE DELPHOS HERALD
405 N. Main St. • Delphos

www.edwardjones.com

Do You Prepare
More forIncome
FamilyIs the
Tax-free
Vacations
Than
Best
Gift
You
Can
Give
PutIn
Them
InPlace.
a Safe Place.
You PutYou
Them
a Safe
Yourself
at
Retirement.
You Do
for
College?
Where
Was That?
Now, Now,
Where
Was That?
www.edwardjones.com

We Fetch You More

www.edwardjones.com
www.edwardjones.com

Happy
Birthday
DEC. 19
Cheryl Lehmkuhle
Sis Roehm
Joan Culp
Scott Buescher
Eric Buescher
Ryan Wiechart
Amanda Metcalfe
Peyton Stabler
Jonah Stemen
Hannah Grote
Amy Kleman

r!
o
o
d
r
u
o
y
to
ll
a
it
r
e
v
li
e
d
d
n
…a

Having
with your
family Roth
is important.
But
nothing
is more
With
an fun
Edward
Jones
IRA,
any
earnings
are
Are
your
bond
or other
certificates
in a
Are your stock,
bondstock,
or other
certificates
in a
vital thanand
yourdistributions
child’s future.
That’s
why
at
Edward
Jones,
we closet ... or
safety
deposit
box,
desk
drawer
tax-free,
can
be
taken
free
of
safety deposit box, desk drawer or closet ... or
or
can help you put together a strategy to save for college.
you
not
at the moment?
are you
notare
sure
at even
the sure
moment?
penalties or taxes.*
You
may
benefit
from
Using our education
fundingAIRA
tool,
wedestroyed
can
estimate
futurecan mean
lost
or
certificate
converting
a traditional
to
a
Roth
IRA.
A lost or destroyed certificate can mean
expenses at more than 3,000 schools and then recommend a

inconvenience and lost money for you and your

inconvenience
andmay
lostbe
money
fortoyou
and
your
*Earnings
distributions
from a Roth
IRA
subject
taxes
and
a
financial
strategy based
on your
unique
needs.
True,
vacations
heirs.
Edward
hold
themis for you.
10% penalty if the account
is less
than Let
five
years
oldJones
and the
owner
heirs. Let
Edward
Jones
hold
them
for
you.
areage
great.
But graduation ceremonies are even better.
under
59½.
You still retain ownership and make all the

You still retain ownership and make all the
– while all
wethe
handle
all the paperwork.
decisions – decisions
while we handle
paperwork.

For a free, personalized college cost report,

Atcall
Edward
Jones,
we
time
getting
We’llspend
automatically
process
dividend
We’ll automatically
process dividend
and
interestand interest
or visit today.
to know yourpayments,
goalsmergers,
so wesplits,
can
help
you
payments,
mergers,
splits,
bond
calls or maturibond
calls or
maturiAndy North
Corey
Norton
ties,more
and
more.
Even
you’ll
receive a
more.
Even
better,
you’llbetter,
receive
aan
reach
them. ties,
To and
learn
about
why
Financial Advisor
Financial
Advisor
consolidated
account
statement
and
a single form
consolidated
account
statement
and
a
single
Edward Jones Roth IRA can make senseform
time. Elida Avenue
1122 Elida Avenue
at tax time.at tax 1122
forDelphos,
you, OH
call
or visit today.
45833
Delphos, OH 45833
.

.

419-695-0660

419-695-0660
Call
or
visit
localJones
Edward Jones
Call or visit
your
localyour
Edward
financial
advisor
Corey
Nortontoday.
financial advisor
today.
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor Corey Norton
Andy North Andy .North
Corey Norton
.

Andy North

Financial
Advisor
Financial Advisor
1122 Elida Avenue Financial Advisor
1122
ElidaFinancial
AvenueAdvisor
1122 Delphos,
Elida Avenue OH
1122 Elida Avenue
Delphos, OH 458331122 Elida Avenue
45833
1122
Elida Avenue
Delphos,
OH 45833Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419-695-0660
419-695-0660
Delphos, OH 45833
.

.

419-695-0660419-695-0660

Check us out online:
www.delphosherald.com

.

.

419-695-0660419-695-0660

Member SIPC

OPR-1850-A

IRT-1845A-A

OPR-1850-A

Member SIPC

Member SIPC

Member SIPC

From
local news
and sports
to what's
on sale
at the
supermarket,
the Delphos Herald & the Van Wert Times
keeps you in the local loop.

Times Bulletin
media The Delphos Herald
700 Fox Road, Van Wert OH 45891
www.timesbulletin.com

405 N. Main Street, Delphos, OH 45833
www.delphosherald.com

Call 419-238-2285
Ext. 204 or 206
to start your subscription today

Call 419-695-0015
Ext. 126
to start your subscription today

6 – The Herald

SPORTS

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Mr. Obviousman
says ‘Football is
not a 1-man team’
JIM METCALFE

Metcalfe’s
Musings

By JIM METCALFE
DHI Media Sports Editor
[email protected]
So, Mr. Johnny Football is NOT the answer at quarterback at this point in Cleveland.
Surprise!
I am not sure anyone really is.
I think when you look at the Browns’ track record
over the years, especially ever since they returned in
1999, they have had it backwards.
In my most humble and yet correct opinion (I am
sure I am not the only “expert” with this idea but, hey,
it’s my column, so there!), the way to build a team is
get a few very solid pieces (not all but a good number)
everywhere else in place — you know, offensive line
(especially left tackle), wide receivers and running
back, defensive line (pass-rushing ends are a must),
linebackers, secondary, THEN get the quarterback.
I can post this from experience — I am a Dallas
Cowboys’ fan who has had to endure Jerry Jones
(ugghhh!) and his “game plan” of rebuilding … and
rebuilding … and rebuilding the team.
When he actually had a general manager not named
Jones and coach not named “Jones” (because we know
who the “real” coach is) — Jimmy Johnson — this
team was built into a power.
Since Mr. Jones decided his head was too big … er,
he wanted more “credit” … he didn’t need Johnson and
he could do it all himself, the mediocre results have
been evident.
There has been no real rhyme or reason in building
this team: think of this: EVERY QB he has drafted has
been a waste of space and Tony Romo has been beaten
to a pulp.
For the most part, he cannot deliver when it’s
REALLY needed (December).
Imagine if the Browns had drafted a Ben
Roethlisberger instead of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
My guess is, Big Ben would likely be out of football
by now because he’d have been pounded into a trillion
corpuscles — or hurting a lot!

www.delphosherald.com

Blue Jays split wrestling tri
By JIM METCALFE
DHI Media Sports Editor
[email protected]
LIMA — High school
wrestling season is kicking
into high gear.
As usual, injuries and
other school functions are
having an effect on matches.
For example, St. John’s —
due to injuries and a school
band concert — only brought
eight wrestlers to Wednesday
night’s tri-match versus host
Lima Central Catholic and
Allen East at Msgr. E.C. Herr
Gymnasium.
The Blue Jays still
managed to defeat the
Thunderbirds — who voided
four weight classes of their
own — 43-27 but lost to the
Mustangs 33-21.
“I thought we came out
a little flat against Allen
East but we responded well
against LCC. We won six of
the seven contested matches,” Blue Jay coach Derek
Sterling observed. “We had
a couple of kids injured and
couldn’t wrestle and a couple
more play in the band; to win
that match like that is pretty
good.

St. John’s senior Alex Haunhorst attempts to throw Allen East’s Emerick during
a wrestling tri-match at LCC Wednesday night. (DHI Media/Carleigh Ankerman)
“Both of these teams have
good programs and good
coaches. It’s a good way to
find out the things you need
to work on. Overall, I was
pleased in how we wrestled
as a group but we also know

we have a lot of work to do.
The season is really just getting started.”
One match the coach
was looking at was a battle
between 2013-14 State placer Jack Hoffman from LCC

and his own State qualifier,
Wes Buettner, at 195 pounds:
Buettner won a tough and
contentious 8-4 decision.
See JAYS, page 7

Manziel looking for better showing in second start
By TOM WITHERS
Associated Press
BEREA — One game. One hard-toforget, miserable game Browns rookie
quarterback Johnny Manziel would
change if he could.
But as magical as he may have been
on the field in college, Manziel can’t rewrite history. His dreadful NFL starting
debut against Cincinnati behind him,
Manziel is determined to make the most
of his second chance on Sunday at
Carolina.
“Nobody wants that but at the same
time, one game doesn’t define you,”
Manziel said Wednesday. “Really what
defines you is how you bounce back

See MUSINGS,
page 7With these great deals!
We just might outshine
santa

from that and what you do the following
weeks.”
Manziel has two more weeks in the
season to convince the Browns (7-7)
they didn’t make a mistake when they
moved up to select him in
the first round of May’s draft.
The 22-year-old is viewed as
Cleveland’s future, perhaps
the long-sought solution to a
quarterback conundrum that
has lasted more than a decade.
Even some of Manziel’s biggest supporters were alarmed by a performance in
which he seemed to be in over his helmet.
There’s only one way for Manziel to
remove the doubt.
“Play better, plain and simple,”

Manziel said. “This position here is
about results and getting the job done
and you have to do that to be on the field
in this league.”
Manziel said the bad first start is something he’ll remember forever.
“Unfortunately it leaves a
sour taste in my mouth but at
the same time I’ve had bad
games in college and had bad
games in the past,” he said.
“It’s part of football.”
Manziel threw a pair of interceptions and generally looked lost in the
30-0 defeat to the Bengals. Little went
as planned in Cleveland’s biggest game
this season.
See BROWNS, page 7

RAABE Indians second baseman
FORD, LINCOLN, INC.

11260 ELIDA RD. DELPHOS, OH

www.raabeford.com

(419) 692-0055 Toll Free 800-589-7876

Kipnis has finger surgery
Associated Press

SAVE A SLEIGHFUL OF CASH!
Stock # Vehicle ................................................................................................................. Color ................................................................Odometer .................Price
8446
8437
8417
8413
8452
8450
8438
8406
8449
8436
8444
8401
8460
8461
8343A
8457
8386B
8456
8392A
8442
8447
8451
8424
8440
8462
8455
8367B
8433
8419A
8459

2013 Ford Fusion Titanium ................................................... Tuxedo Black Metallic Ford Certified .........31,995......... $21,487
2013 Ford Focus SE ..................................................................... Oxford White ......................................................7,528 ........... $14,450
2013 Ford Explorer XLT ............................................................ Green Gem Metallic Ford Certified.............45,268......... $24,989
2013 Ford Explorer Limited .................................................. White Platinum Metallic Ford Certified ......28,573......... $27,459
2013 Ford Escape SE .................................................................. Kodiak Brown Ford Certified ........................15,110......... $17,992
2013 Ford Escape SE .................................................................. Frosted Glass Ford Certified ........................14,576......... $17,974
2013 Ford Edge SEL..................................................................... Deep Impact Blue Ford Certified.................25,349......... $24,571
2012 Ford Flex Limited AWD ............................................... White Platinum Metallic Ford Certified ......39,633......... $24,334
2012 Ford F-150 XLT Supercrew 4X4 ......................... Black Ford Certified........................................19,004......... $31,294
2012 Ford F-150 XLT Supercab 4X4 ............................ Red Candy Metallic Ford Certified..............21,457......... $27,869
2012 Ford F-150 Lariat Supercrew 4X4.................... Sterling Gray Metallic Ford Certified ..........23,335......... $34,916
2012 Ford Explorer Limited .................................................. Red Candy Metallic Ford Certified..............43,752......... $27,373
2012 Ford Edge SEL..................................................................... Ingot Silver Metallic Ford Certified..............45,654......... $19,998
2011 Toyota Corolla LE ............................................................. Magnetic Gray Metallic ....................................33,201......... $11,999
2011 GMC Acadia SLT-1 7 Passenger AWD......... Gold Mist Metallic..............................................71,098......... $22,045
2011 Ford Explorer Limited .................................................. Ingot Silver Metallic Ford Certified ..............52,768 ....... $25,999
2011 Dodge Journey Mainstreet.................................Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat .................72,571......... $13,198
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reg CabW/T 4X4 . White ................................................................61,574......... $16,984
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT........................................................ Silver Ice Metallic ..............................................43,765......... $10,779
2010 Mercury Milan Base........................................................ Silver Ford Certified........................................35,391......... $12,989
2010 Mercury Mariner Premier.......................................... Sangria Red .......................................................91,992......... $12,316
2009 Ford Escape Limited ..................................................... Sterling Gray CC Metallic................................102,256 ...... $12,362
2009 Buick Enclave CXL.......................................................... White Opal ..........................................................97,012......... $16,382
2008 Toyota Avalon Limited................................................. Silver ................................................................105,113....... $12,000
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ExtCab Z71 4X4 ... Maroon ................................................................123,980 ...... $17,500
2007 Ford F-150 XLT Supercab 4X2 ............................ Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic ...............94,518......... $12,000
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT ................................................ Blue-Green Crystal ...........................................130,196 ......... $5,383
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury ............................................ Satellite Silver Clearcoat Metallic..................103,415 ......... $7,299
2005 Ford Freestar Limited................................................... Spruce Green Clearcoat Metallic ..................75,524............ $6,999
2000 Ford F-250SD XLT Supercrew 4X2................. Deep Wedgewood Blue ..................................138,193 ......... $6,899

Jessica
Darlene Powell Aaron Chiles
Armentrout
Sales
Sales
Sales
16 Years
2 Years
HOURS:
Service • Parts
Mon. 7:30-8 p.m.;
Sales: Mon. 8:00-8;
Tues.-Fri. 7:30-6 p.m.; Sat. 9-2
Tues.-Fri. 8-6; Sat. 9-2:30

Randy Custer Kevin Lindeman Dave Wilgus
Gen. Mgr.
Sales
Sales
41 Years
32 Years
34 Years
7 Time Winner

CLEVELAND— Jason
Kipnis’ tough 2014 season
has carried into his offseason.
The Indians second baseman underwent surgery
Tuesday to repair a
damaged tendon in
his left ring finger, an
injury he sustained
while working out with
weights in Chicago.
Kipnis was examined over the weekend by
team medical personnel and
his operation was performed
by Dr. Thomas Graham at
the Cleveland Clinic. Graham
stitched the tendon together
and inserted a pin in the finger joint to stabilize it.
Indians head trainer James
Quinlan expects Kipnis to
be on the field when spring
training opens in Goodyear,
Arizona on Feb. 18. Quinlan
said Kipnis should be able to
run, field and throw, but that
it may be a while before he

can hit.
The Indians are hoping that Kipnis, who batted
just .240 this season, will be
ready for the start of the 2015
season.
Quinlan said Kipnis was
re-racking “a pretty
heavy weight” while
training at his home
when he got hurt. The
weight slipped out
of Kipnis’ grip and
his hand got pinched
against the weight rack.
The 27-year-old Kipnis
was an All-Star in 2013, batting .284 with 17 homers and
84 RBIs in 149 games. But
his production dropped dramatically last season as he hit
just six homers and drove in
only 41 run.
Kipnis signed a $52.5 million, 6-year contract in April.
AP source: Rays send
Myers to Padres in big deal
SAN DIEGO — The
San Diego Padres acquired
outfielder Wil Myers from

the Tampa Bay Rays on
Wednesday, a person with
knowledge of the deal said.
Myers was the AL Rookie
of the Year in 2013, when he
hit .293 with 13 homers with
53 RBIs with Tampa Bay. But
he was limited to 87 games
last season due to a right
wrist injury and hit .222 with
six homers and 35 RBIs.
There were multiple
reports that Washington also
was involved in the deal but
the person would not confirm
the Nationals’ involvement
to The Associated Press. San
Diego also receives catcher
Ryan Hanigan and minorleague pitchers Jose Castillo
and Gerardo Reyes in the
trade, with catcher Rene
Rivera moving from the
Padres to Tampa Bay.
The person spoke to the
AP on condition of anonymity because the trade had not
been announced.
See MLB, page 7

A season only seems long when it never ends
By DOUG FERGUSON
Associated Press
The idea that the PGA Tour calendar is too
full depends on how you look at the calendar.
In this new world of the wraparound season, it seems as though golf never ends. There
was a 3-week break between the end
of one season (Tour Championship)
and the start of another (Frys.com
Open). And then the PGA Tour takes
a 7-week break before resuming the
new season in Kapalua.
But is that much different from 10
years ago?
The PGA Tour had 44 consecutive weeks of golf in 2004 from
Jan. 8 at Kapalua until Nov. 7 at the Tour
Championship. That schedule included three
tournaments held the same week as World
Golf Championships, the B.C. Open opposite
the British Open and the Texas Open the same
week as the Ryder Cup.
The tour had 43 weeks of golf in 2014,
with the 3-week break built around the Ryder
Cup in the early fall and the final tournament
Nov. 16 in Mexico. And there were only three

opposite-field events the same week as three
WGCs (Doral, Firestone, Shanghai).
Is the new “fall start” any different from the
old “fall finish?” Now it starts in California
and goes to Las Vegas, Sea Island, two in Asia,
one in Mississippi and Mexico. Ten years ago,
the lineup after the majors included Hartford,
Canada, Tampa and now-defunct tournaments at Disney and 84 Lumber. There
also was a WGC thrown in the mix.
Go back even further. Twenty years
ago, the PGA Tour schedule featured 43
consecutive weeks of tournaments. That
was right about the time the WGCs were
being discussed and a decade before the
FedEx Cup was even an idea.
The biggest change might be the golf
that isn’t being played.
Back in 1994 when the Tour Championship
ended (at Olympic Club — those were the
days) on Oct. 30, there were six tournaments
as part of the silly season. That included
the Lincoln-Mercury at Kapalua, the Shark
Shootout, Skins Game, JC Penney MixedTeam Classic and the Diners Club Matches.
Either way, there was never a shortage of
golf. That much hasn’t changed.

www.delphosherald.com

Thursday, December 18, 2014

NFL Glance
West

Associated Press
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
East
W L T Pct PF
y-NEngland 11 3 0 .786 442
Buffalo 8 6 0 .571 302
Miami
7 7 0 .500 327
N.Y. Jets 3 11 0 .214 230
South
W L T Pct PF
y-Indy
10 4 0 .714 424
Houston 7 7 0 .500 324
Tennessee 2 12 0 .143 231
Jacksonville 2 12 0 .143 211
North
W L T Pct PF
Cincinnati 9 4 1 .679 311
Pittsburgh 9 5 0 .643 389
Baltimore 9 5 0 .643 376
Cleveland 7 7 0 .500 276
West
W L T Pct PF
y-Denver 11 3 0 .786 407
Kansas City 8 6 0 .571 322
San Diego 8 6 0 .571 303
Oakland 2 12 0 .143 213
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East
W L T Pct PF
Dallas
10 4 0 .714 381
Philadelphia 9 5 0 .643 416
N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 317
Washington 3 11 0 .214 257
South
W L T Pct PF
N Orleans 6 8 0 .429 364
Carolina 5 8 1 .393 288
Atlanta 5 9 0 .357 348
Tampa Bay 2 12 0 .143 254
North
W L T Pct PF
Detroit
10 4 0 .714 281
Green Bay 10 4 0 .714 436
Minnesota 6 8 0 .429 277
Chicago 5 9 0 .357 296

PA
280
254
301
360
PA
317
277
390
376
PA
289
339
267
300
PA
303
254
294
381
PA
328
347
339
370
PA
374
358
369
367
PA
238
325
297
409

W L T Pct PF PA
x-Arizona 11 3 0 .786 287 244
Seattle 10 4 0 .714 339 242
San Fran 7 7 0 .500 251 285
St. Louis 6 8 0 .429 291 297
x-clinched playoff spot
y-clinched division
___
Today’s Game
Tennessee at Jacksonville, 8:25 p.m.
Saturday’s Games
Philadelphia at Washington, 4:30 p.m.
San Diego at San Francisco, 8:25 p.m.
Sunday’s Games
Baltimore at Houston, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Atlanta at New Orleans, 1 p.m.
Minnesota at Miami, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Carolina, 1 p.m.
Green Bay at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
New England at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m.
Buffalo at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.
Indianapolis at Dallas, 4:25 p.m.
Seattle at Arizona, 8:30 p.m.
Monday’s Game
Denver at Cincinnati, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Indianapolis at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Carolina at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Dallas at Washington, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m.
Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Arizona at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.
St. Louis at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.
Oakland at Denver, 4:25 p.m.

NBA Glance
Associated Press
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W
L
Pct
GB
Toronto 20 6 .769
—
Brooklyn 10 14 .417
9
Boston 9 14 .391
9½
New York 5 22 .185 15½
Philadelphia 2 22 .083
17
Southeast Division
W
L
Pct
GB
Washington 18 6 .750
—
Atlanta 18 7 .720
½
Miami
12 14 .462
7
Orlando 10 18 .357
10
Charlotte 6 19 .240 12½
Central Division
W L
Pct
GB
Chicago 15 9 .625
—
Cleveland 14 10 .583
1
Milwaukee 13 12 .520
2½
Indiana 8 17 .320
7½
Detroit
5 21 .192
11
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
W L
Pct
GB
Memphis 20 4 .833
—
Houston 18 5 .783
1½
Dallas
19 8 .704
2½
San Antonio 17 8 .680
3½
N Orleans 12 12 .500
8
Northwest Division
W L
Pct
GB
Portland 19 6 .760
—
Okla City 12 13 .480
7
Denver 10 14 .417
8½
Utah
7 19 .269 12½
Minnesota 5 19 .208 13½
Pacific Division

Jays

W L
Pct
GB
Golden St 21 3 .875
—
Clippers 17 7 .708
4
Phoenix 13 14 .481
9½
Sacramento 11 14
.440 10½
L.A. Lakers 8 17 .320 13½
___
Tuesday’s Results
Washington 109, Minnesota 95
Miami 95, Brooklyn 91
New Orleans 119, Utah 111
Memphis 105, Golden State 98
Dallas 107, New York 87
Oklahoma City 104, Sacramento 92
Wednesday’s Results
Phoenix 111, Charlotte 106
Atlanta 127, Cleveland 98
Utah 105, Miami 87
Dallas 117, Detroit 106
Boston 109, Orlando 92
Toronto 105, Brooklyn 89
Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
Milwaukee at Portland, 10 p.m.
Indiana at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
Houston at Denver, 10:30 p.m.
Today’s Games
New York at Chicago, 8 p.m.
New Orleans at Houston, 8:30 p.m.
Milwaukee at Sacramento, 10 p.m.
Oklahoma City at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
Friday’s Games
Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Utah at Orlando, 7 p.m.
Washington at Miami, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Minnesota at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at Memphis, 8 p.m.
Portland at San Antonio, 8 p.m.
L.A. Clippers at Denver, 9 p.m.
Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

(Continued from page 6)

“A good match. It’s where you learn to keep your head and
not lose your composure,” he explained. “It’s a big win for Wes
to beat a State placer.
“I was also pleased with Evyn Pohlman at 138. Everyone is
familiar with him losing his left foot (farming accident) a while
back but he wants to be treated like just another wrestler. He
pinned Corson (LCC) and it’s a gerat reward for him working
his butt off in practice to get better.”
With the Allen County Invitational coming up Saturday
at Bluffton — with LCC part of the competition — Sterling
knows the next couple of days will be helpful at practice.
“Again, we wrestled pretty well but we know we have to
make progress every day at practice. As a coach, all you can
ask for is to get better and better from start to finish,” he added.
St. John’s 43, Lima Central Catholic 27
152: Eisele (L) dec. Evan Mohler 10-5.
160: Brett Vonderwell (S) pin McDonald, 1:33.
170: Hodges (L), void.
182: Alex Haunhorst (S), void.
195: Wes Buettner (S) dec. Hoffman 8-4.
220: Austin Schulte (S), pin McKinley, 2:58.
285: Alec Kimball (L), void.
106: Cody Wright (S), void.
113: Double void.
120: Double void.
126: Hinegardner (L), void.
132: Nelson (L), void.
138: Evyn Pohlman (S) pin Corson, 1:53.
145: Justin Siefker (S) pin Pisorotani, 4:39.
Allen East 33, St. John’s 21
145: Justin Siefker (S) pin Tate, 4:52.
152: Neu (A) pin Evan Mohler, 3:01.
160: Brett Vonderwell (S) dec. Spoules 9-6.
170: Double void.
182: Emerick (A) dec. Alex Haunhorst 7-5.
195: Wes Buettner (S) pin Cox, 1:38.
215: Austin Schulte (S) pin Erevia, 1:48.
285: Double void.
106: Freeman (A) pin Cody Wright., 1:35.
113: Double void.
120: Double void.
126: Caprella (A), void.
132: Dues (A), void.
138: Brown (A) pin Evyn Pohlman, 2:30.

MLB

(Continued from page 6)

The deal comes as the Padres,
desperate for a power bat to punch
up the worst offense in the majors,
try to finalize a trade that would
send catcher Yasmani Grandal and
two pitchers to the Los Angeles
Dodgers for outfielder Matt Kemp
and catcher Tim Federowicz.
The Kemp deal is pending physical exams and the commissioner’s
office approving the Dodgers sending $32 million to the Padres to help
offset the $107 million remaining
on Kemp’s contract.
Showalter: Davis gets nod

The Herald — 7

Painkillers lawsuit against NFL
dismissed; may be appealed
Associated Press
NEW YORK — A federal judge
dismissed a lawsuit by 1,300 former
players against the NFL, writing that
the collective bargaining agreement
between the league and the union was
the appropriate forum to resolve claims
that teams damaged the players’ by routinely dispensing painkillers.
“In ruling against the novel claims
asserted herein, this order does not minimize the underlying societal issue,”
Judge William Alsup of the U.S.
Northern District in California wrote
Wednesday. “In such a rough-and-tumble sport as professional football, player
injuries loom as a serious and inevitable
evil. Proper care of these injuries is likewise a paramount need.”
Last month, Alsup asked the NFL
Players’ Association to state its position
on the lawsuit. The union responded that
the collective bargaining agreement did
not provide a mechanism to file grievances over the handling of painkillers on
behalf of former players.
Alsup ruled the other way, agreeing
with the NFL’s argument that the lawsuit was pre-empted by the collective
bargaining agreement. He wrote that no
court has ruled that a pro league must
police its independent clubs on health
and safety issues.
“We were surprised and disappointed
by this judge’s ruling and plan to file
an amended complaint or appeal,” said
plaintiffs’ attorney Steve Silverman.
“Our clients were courageous for bringing this case, proud of the changes
they’ve already made for current and
future players, we will continue to avail
ourselves of the judicial process to further those goals.”
The lawsuit alleges the NFL and its
teams, physicians and trainers acted
without regard for players’ health, withholding information about injuries. At
the same time, they were handing out
prescription painkillers and anti-inflammatories to mask pain and minimize
lost playing time. Among other claims,
the players contend prescriptions were
filled out in their names without their
knowledge.
Alsup wrote that “the league has
addressed these serious concerns in a
serious way — by imposing duties on
the clubs via collective bargaining and
placing a long line of health-and-safety
duties on the team owners themselves.

Musings

These benefits may not have been perfect, but they have been uniform across
all clubs and not left to the vagaries of
state common law. They are backed up
by the enforcement power of the union
itself and the players’ right to enforce
these benefits.”
Nine players were named as plaintiffs, including Hall of Fame defensive
end Richard Dent. The judge
gave them until Dec. 30 to
file an amended complaint.
“I hope we appeal, or
else have all 1,300 or so
of us go to the NFLPA and
ask them to file grievances,”
said Jeremy Newberry, who
played for San Francisco,
retired in 2009 and is now
a sports agent. “We need
to clean up the game going
forward, so more guys don’t suffer kidney failure in their 30s and die young
because of the stuff the teams distributed
so freely. That’s why the DEA (Drug
Enforcement Administration) started
investigating. That was the whole point
of participating in the lawsuit. …
“Now, as an agent, I go into kids’ living rooms and tell their parents, ‘We’ll
look after your son’,” he said. “It’s going
to be harder now to do that with a clear
conscience.”
Federal
Drug
Enforcement
Administration agents conducted spot
checks last month of at least five NFL
visiting teams’ medical staffs as part
of an ongoing investigation. The probe
was sparked by claims in the lawsuit
from former players, including dozens
who said the teams’ lax controls over
dispensing painkillers continued until
2012.
Any violations of the Controlled
Substances Act after 2009 could be used
in a criminal investigation.
Panthers’ Newton practices 8 days
after crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton
returned to practice Wednesday eight
days after a horrific-looking automobile
accident left him with two fractures in
his lower back.
Whether or not he starts Sunday
against the Cleveland Browns remains
unclear.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the
team put Newton through a “rigorous”
rehab schedule and will now wait to
see how much soreness the fourth-year
quarterback has on Thursday. Rivera

(Continued from page 6)

The Steelers — and it makes me sick writing this but give
credit where it is due!!!! — were in a perfect position to draft
a quarterback at that time: strong OL, powerful running game,
solid enough receivers and a top-notch defense that teams
simply didn’t score against.
Big Ben did not have to “carry” the offense, let alone the
team, and he could bide his time.
Or you can talk about Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay (hey,
they had a pretty good one in there before Rodgers, some guy
named Favre, a pretty solid team around him and a chance
to learn the game), Tom Brady in New England (people
forget they were reasonably good with Drew Bledsoe before
Brady came along because of their defense and they had a
decent offense already) or Indianapolis and some bum named
Peyton’s Place or something.
For the Browns, put in Tim Couch, Brandon Weeden, Colt
McCoy, etc.
They became the face of the franchise immediately but they
didn’t have the personnel around them and they got smashed
to a pulp or driven out of town.
I don’t know if that’s exactly what former Browns great
Bernie Kosar was talking about the other day but I have a
feeling he was.
His biggest complaint was how the Browns’ front office
didn’t seem to have a clue how to put a football team together

Browns

(Continued from page 6)

Manziel said he got himself in trouble
by second-guessing himself.
“I’m still continuing to work on that
and have trust in the system and have
trust in what my eyes are seeing,” he
added. “I’m seeing it right, now it just
comes down to executing.”
A frequent theme this year, quarterbacks continue to be a daily discussion
as the Browns cling to all-but-extinguished playoff hopes. On Monday, former Browns QB Bernie Kosar, a living
legend to Cleveland fans, condemned
the club’s front office for not showing
patience at the position and said there’s
a losing culture at the top of the organization.

from MLB to use Adderall
BALTIMORE — Orioles manager Buck Showalter says Chris
Davis will be allowed to use
Adderall next season after the first
baseman received a 25-game suspension this year for using the drug.
Speaking to reporters at a holiday party, Showalter said Davis told
him he has received a therapeutic
use exemption for Adderall in 2015.
Major League Baseball suspended Davis for 25 games on Sept.
12 following a second failed test
for the banned amphetamine. Davis
served 24 games of the penalty this
year and will miss opening day.

in this day and age — I feel your pain!
Nor do they seem to have the patience to allow a QB to get
comfortable.
Think of all the so-called hotshot QBs that everyone thought
had all the bells and whistles: RGIII in our nation’s capital;
Colin “I love kissing my bicep” Kaepernick in San Francisco.
The Redskins are simply terrible — yes, partly because of
Dan Snyder’s interference when he first took over as owner
— but RGIII is not the answer right now; he cannot carry an
offense as he is basically asked to do and has paid for it.
Who knows where he will be next year.
The 49ers have a great defense and an offense that should
be better than what they are putting up, so who do you think
might be the problem — for all his talent?
Russell Wilson has a ridiculous defense and The Beast but
really, he doesn’t put up great numbers; just good enough with
a decent group of people around him.
Unfortunately, Browns’ fans — and I salute you for your
steadfastness; I can commiserate because people roll their eyes
at me, too — your team doesn’t have a defense good enough
to win with “just good enough” under center.
Knowing my luck, everything I just wrote will turn to dust
and I will be proven wrong but I know a few Browns’ fans that
also agree with me!
It won’t be the first — or last — time THAT happens! I
make a mistake once a day just to show I am not God!
Christmas is a week away.

Coach Mike Pettine, who had the
Browns at 6-3 before their recent slide,
said Kosar is off base and his comments
were “a little dramatic.”
“He was one of my favorite guys
growing up — heck of a quarterback —
and he’s entitled to his opinion,” Pettine
said. “But being here on the inside of it
and seeing what we’re building and the
interaction we have … the commitment
is all there for us to be successful.”
He’s certainly not the first Cleveland
coach to think that, even though the
Browns last went to the playoffs in 2002
and are on their 21st quarterback in the
expansion era.
“You’ve got to build the right way
and make sure it’s rock solid,” he added.
“We’re in the middle of that. I get people

Before being traded to Baltimore,
Davis was playing with the Texas
Rangers when diagnosed with ADHD.
He received permission to use Adderall
back then and not last season.
Davis hit .286 with 53 homers in
138 RBIs in 2013. He batted .196
with 173 strikeouts this year.
Japanese reliever Fujikawa
agrees to $1.1M deal with Rangers
Japanese reliever Kyuji Fujikawa
agreed to a $1.1 million, 1-year deal
Tuesday with the Texas Rangers
that includes a club option for 2016.
Fujikawa was a standout reliever
in Japan before spending the last
two seasons with the Cubs. His time

wouldn’t say definitively if he’ll start
Newton or Derek Anderson in a game
with playoff implications for the
Panthers (5-8-1).
The Panthers are a half-game behind
the New Orleans Saints in the NFC
South with two games remaining.
“Come Friday I want to have a good
feel for him,” Rivera said. “I don’t
want to let it drag or linger.
We want our quarterbacks to
know who’s getting the reps
if they’re going to be the
starter.”
49ers release McDonald
amid further legal trouble
SANTA CLARA, Calif.
— Citing a pattern of behavior and off-field issues, San
Francisco 49ers’ general manager Trent Baalke informed
defensive lineman Ray McDonald that
he was released Wednesday amid a
sexual assault investigation by San Jose
police.
Baalke spoke with McDonald and
his agent by phone around 11:30 a.m.
PST to let them know the defender is
“terminated.”
“After the recent allegations concerning Ray McDonald, we as an organization notified him and his agent
that he will be terminated, released
immediately, effective immediately,”
Baalke said. “While this organization
has a strong belief in due process and
has demonstrated that over time, Ray’s
demonstrated a pattern of poor decision-making that has led to multiple
distractions to this organization and this
football team that really can no longer
be tolerated.”
Baalke added CEO Jed York and
coach Jim Harbaugh also were involved
in the decision.
Baalke said the 49ers notified the NFL
of the allegations against McDonald,
saying: “This is a team decision. This is
not a league decision.”
San Jose police Sgt. Heather Randol
said Wednesday that the department is
investigating McDonald on suspicion of
sexual assault and had searched his San
Jose home.
Randol added an area hospital notified police late Tuesday night that a
woman was seeking treatment.
No arrests have been made nor
charges filed. McDonald’s agent, Tom
Condon, didn’t immediately return a call
seeking comment.

are going to have their opinions, but a
lot more of that happens when you’ve
lost three in a row. I didn’t hear a lot of
that when we had just gotten our seventh
win. “
NOTES: Pettine finally addressed the
release of K Billy Cundiff, waived last
week after he hurt his right knee practicing at FirstEnergy Stadium and his knee
stiffened the next day. “There’s nothing
below the surface with Billy,” Pettine
explained. … The Browns are expecting Panthers QB Cam Newtown to play
Sunday. He practiced Wednesday for
the first time since sustaining two back
fractures in an auto accident. … Browns
CB Joe Haden remains day-to-day with
a shoulder injury.

in Chicago was limited because of
Tommy John ligament replacement
surgery in his right elbow.
The deal in Texas, completed
after Fujikawa passed a physical,
includes a $1 million salary for next
season and a $2 million team option
for 2016 with a $100,000 buyout.
The 2016 option price can increase
by up to $1.5 million: $500,000
each for 30, 40 and 50 games finished next year. He can earn $1.25
million in performance bonuses
next year and $1 million in 2016.
Texas also agreed to minor-league
contracts with first baseman Kyle
Blanks and Tommy Field and invited

the pair to major-league spring training.
AP source: Romo close to
$15M, 2-year deal with Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Freeagent reliever Sergio Romo is closing in on a $15 million, 2-year contract with the San Francisco Giants,
a person with knowledge of the
negotiations said Wednesday.
The person spoke on condition
of anonymity because a final detail
remained to be worked out and the
agreement was subject to a physical
scheduled for today. Romo could
earn an additional $500,000 annually in performance bonuses based
on games finished.

Classifieds
8 – The Herald

Thursday, December 18, 2014

www.delphosherald.com

Dear Abby

Minimum Charge: 15 words,
Deadlines:
Garage Sales/
235
555
Help Wanted
2 times
- $9.00
11:30
Yard
Salesa.m. for the next day’s issue.
Each word is $.30 2-5 days
Saturday’s
St., Delphos, paper is 11:00 a.m. Friday
CHILD CARE providers. 414 W. 7TH
6-9 days
ASSISTANT $.25
12/18-12/19,
Tender Times Child De- Thurs-Fri,
Monday’s
paper is 1:00 p.m. Friday
10+ days
PROPERTY $.20
velopment
Center is 9am-4pm. TV Stand,
toys & stuffed
Extra is 11 a.m. Thursday
seeking
fill full-time, dresser, Herald
MANAGER
Each
word is $.10
for 3to months
responsible for assisting the
part-time, and substitute animals, games galore,
or more prepaid
Property Manager/General
We nurse
accept
positions for our expand- Wilton baking pans,

235 Help Wanted

Manager in the management
of a commercial property.
Responsibilities involve
a broad range of property
management functions, including, but not limited to,
budget preparation and execution, building operations,
tenant relations and project
management.
[email protected]

CHILD CARE Director.
Tender Times Child Development Center is
seeking a full-time director to oversee the
day-to-day operations of
this licensed daycare for
infant to pre-K, which
also hosts a latchkey
program. Candidates
that best fit the requirements will have background and skills in the
following areas: Bachelor’s degree in Early
Childhood Education or
related field. Experience
managing staff and volunteers. Knowledge of
state and professional
guidelines. Administrative and organizational
skills. Creating a safe,
nurturing environment
where children enjoy
learning, grow spiritually,
and build social skills.
We are excited to be
moving to a new facility
and want an energetic
visionary to help realize
the full potential of this
ministry to the Delphos
community. Interested
parties should send a resume with personal and
professional references
to: Tender Times, 211 E.
Third St., Delphos, OH
45833

Shop Herald
Classifieds for
Great Deals

ing facility. Candidates
that best fit the requirements will have background and skills in the
following areas: Child
Development Associate
(CDA) credential. Experience working in a daycare facility. Ability to
work with children, parents, volunteers, and
other staff. Interested
parties should send a resume with personal and
professional references
to: Tender Times, 211 E.
Third St., Delphos, OH
45833

ance and 401k available.
Send
resume
to
j [email protected]

FULL-TIME
GRILL
Cook. Apply in person.
Rambler’s Roost Restaurant, Middle Point.

320 House For Rent
628 N. Washington St.,
Delphos. 2-Story, 3
bdrm, 1 bath with basement. Renter pays all
utilities. $650/mo. +
$650 deposit. Call
419-604-0332.
FOR RENT, 2BR house,
607 Lima Ave., $675 per
month, plus deposit. Call
419-692-2661

SEVERAL MOBILE
Homes/House for rent.
View homes online at
www.ulmshomes.com or
inquire at 419-692-3951

High School Diploma or GED; or 10 years
manufacturing experience required.
Applicants will be required to pass a criminal
background check and drug test.

No telephone calls please

• automatic transmission
• standard transmission
• differentials
• transfer case
• brakes & tune up

2 miles north of Ottoville

665

Lawn, Garden,
Landscaping

L.L.C.

• Trimming & Removal
• Stump Grinding
• 24 Hour Service • Fully Insured

KEVIN M. MOORE

625 Construction

TEMAN’S

ROOM ADDITIONS

FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED

Home
Furnishings

MICROWAVE CART
with storage, $20. Call
419-692-4861.

577 Miscellaneous

583

Pets and
Supplies

SANTA LEFT PUPPIES
for Garwick's The Pet
People. Chihuahuas,
Yorkies, Morkies, Rat
Terriers, Shorkies, Pomchis. 419-795-5711.
Come see them! garwicksthepetpeople.com

592 Wanted to Buy

Raines
Jewelry
Cash for Gold

Scrap Gold, Gold Jewelry,
Silver coins, Silverware,
Pocket Watches, Diamonds.

2330 Shawnee Rd.
Lima
(419) 229-2899

IS YOUR
AD HERE?
Call today
419-695-0015

Adoption
A childless married
couple seek to adopt.
Love, Happiness and
Bright Future. Financial
security. Expenses paid.
Let’s help each other. Lisa
and Eric 1-855-983-3121

community newspapers.
Call Mitch at AdOhio
Statewide
Classified
Network, 614-486-6677,
or E-MAIL at: mcolton@
adohio.net or check out
our website at: www.
adohio.net.

ADOPTION:
Happily
married.
Financially
secure, loving family. Stayat-home mom & devoted
dad promise lifetime of
love & opportunities.
Expenses paid. Susan &
David.
1-424-333-1006
www.SusanDavidAdopt.
com

REACH
OVER
1
MILLION
OHIO
ADULTS
with
one
ad placement.
Only
$995.00. Ask your local
newspaper about our 2X2
Display Network and our
2X4 Display Network
$1860 or Call Mitch at
614-486-6677/E-mail
[email protected]. or
check out our website:
www.adohio.net.

MITCH COLTON
Vince Conn Corvette
Automobiles
Corvettes
Wanted:
1953-1972,
Any
condition,
Competitive
buyer.
1-800-850-3656
vinceconncorvette.com

Health
SOCIAL
SECURITY
D I S A B I L I T Y
BENEFITS. Unable to
work? Denied Benefits?
We Can Help! WIN or
Pay Nothing! Contact Bill
Gordon & Associates at
1-800-362-4014 to start
your application today!
Attention:

Viagra

ervice
(419) 235-8051

GARAGES • SIDING • ROOFING
BACKHOE & DUMP TRUCK
SERVICE

OUR TREE
SERVICE

670 Miscellaneous

Quality

COMMUNITY
SELF-STORAGE

Fabrication & Welding Inc.

419-692-0032

TRUCKS, TRAILERS
FARM MACHINERY
RAILINGS & METAL GATES

GREAT RATES
NEWER FACILITY
Across from Arby’s

SAFE &
SOUND

419-339-0110
GENERAL REPAIR
SPECIAL BUILT PRODUCTS

CARBON STEEL
STAINLESS STEEL
ALUMINUM

Larry McClure

5745 Redd Rd., Delphos

DELPHOS

• Trimming • Topping • Thinning
• Deadwooding
Stump, Shrub & Tree Removal
Since 1973

SELF-STORAGE

Bill Teman 419-302-2981
Ernie Teman 419-230-4890

419-692-6336

419-692-7261

670 Miscellaneous

Security Fence
•Pass Code •Lighted Lot
•Affordable •2 Locations

680 Snow Removal

Why settle for less?

POHLMAN Keep up to date on foreign affairs, local
POURED events, fashion, sports, finance, and
CONCRETE WALLS

Residential
& Commercial
• Agricultural Needs
• All Concrete Work

Mark Pohlman

419-339-9084
cell 419-233-9460

FREE ADS: 5 days free if item is free
or less than $50. Only 1 item per ad, 1
ad per month.
BOX REPLIES: $8.00 if you come
and pick them up. $14.00 if we have to
send them to you.
CARD OF THANKS: $2.00 base
charge + $.10 for each word.

DEAR ABBY: I am writing this
in response to “Un-Grandparent in
Ohio” (Aug. 25), whose pregnant
teenage daughter has decided to
place her baby for adoption.
My daughter and son-in-law
adopted their newborn daughter in
an open adoption. Each summer
the adoption agency sponsors a
picnic that is attended by birth and
adoptive parents, grandparents
and other family members -and, of course, the adopted child.
During the rest of the year, our
daughter sends the birth mother
photos and letters, going through
the same agency.
I can only imagine the sadness
Un-Grandparent is feeling. I hope
her daughter has chosen an
adoption agency like this one so
she will be able to share in her
grandchild’s life. -- GRATEFUL
ADOPTIVE GRANDMOTHER
DEAR
GRATEFUL:
I
welcomed feedback from readers
about that letter and, as always,
they provided Un-Grandparent
with thoughtful advice. Read on:
DEAR ABBY: I am a
grandmother and an attorney. I
have done a lot of guardianship
work over the years and would
like the grandmother to know that
in many cases similar to hers, it
is the grandmother who adopts
the baby. This is often the best
solution for everyone -- especially
the baby.
Most states favor adoptions
by family members. It could be a
wonderful ending/beginning for
all concerned if that could happen
in this case. -- GRANDMA
CLAIRE
DEAR ABBY: I went through
this with my daughter, who
was not in a mental or financial
position to keep the child. I was in
the delivery room for the birth of
all my grandchildren, but in order
to distance myself from this child,

AT YOUR

419-453-3620

POHLMAN
BUILDERS

560

Business Services
REACH 2 MILLION
N E W S P A P E R
READERS with one
ad placement. ONLY
$335.00. Ohio’s best

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/
Women/Veterans/Disabled

Transmission, Inc.

To place an ad phone 419-695-0015 ext. 122

I allowed the adoptive mom to go
into the delivery instead, because
it was important for her to bond
with the baby. It was easier, in a
sense, to distance myself from this
child because of my daughter’s
circumstances.
I think about my grandson all
the time, and I get pictures from
the adoptive family. When the
time is right, he will meet his
biological family. My hope is
that Un-Grandparent can trust
the adoptive parents to be the
right ones and that they will do
the right thing for the child. -CHRISTINE ON THE WEST
COAST
DEAR ABBY: I was neither
willing nor emotionally able to
raise my 13-year-old daughter’s
child. There was an open
adoption, with a family that had
five children of their own, but
neither my daughter nor I took the
opportunity to get to know this
child or his new family.
My parents (the baby’s greatgrandparents) made the effort
to keep in touch and were
welcomed with open arms. My
parents brought ALL the children
Christmas gifts, and my mother
wrote to them often, visiting when
they had a chance.
So, if this is an open adoption,
there is still the possibility for
you to have as much contact as
everyone is comfortable with.
There is no such thing as too much
love! -- KATHRYN IN TEXAS
Dear Abby is written by Abigail
Van Buren, also known as Jeanne
Phillips, and was founded by her
mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact
Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com
or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles,
CA 90069.
COPYRIGHT
UNIVERSAL UCLICK

2014

OHIO SCAN NETWORK CLASSIFIEDS

will be accepted in person or by mail beginning
December 15 at the plant, 150 Fisher Ave.
Van Wert, OH 45891. Pay for the Maintenance
Technician starts at $18.87/hr and the Production
Technician starts at $12.67/hr and will support
production on any of the 3 shifts. Comprehensive
benefit package offered including medical, dental,
vision, short term disability, 401k, vacation and
holidays. This work may include overtime and
weekends. Those interested must also apply online
at: www.federalmogul.com/careers.

Geise

smocks & pants, namebrand boys & girls, teen
and men’s clothes. Harley
items, Tony Stewart items.
New cans of grease and
caulking. Some good
enough for Xmas! Don’t
miss!

LAMP REPAIR, table or
floor. Come to our store.
FULL-TIME FURNITURE
Hohenbrink
TV.
sales. Will train. No experience necessary. Insur- 419-695-1229

Maintenance Technician
Production Technician

610 Automotive

HERALD

Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869

THANKS TO ST. JUDE: Runs 1 day at the
Ask
Mr. Know-it-All
price of $3.00.

Open adoption could help Brunswick stew
grandmother stay in touch causes border war

Federal-Mogul is a leader in design and
manufacture of industrial truck, rail and
automotive sealing solutions.
Applications for

S

DELPHOS
THE

www.delphosherald.com

many other subjects with your newspaper. You’ll also find entertaining features, like cartoons, columns, puzzles,
reviews, and lots more.

Subscribe today!

The Delphos Herald 419-695-0015

•Driveways
•Parking Lots
•Salt Spreading
PROMPT & EFFICIENT SERVICE

Brent Day
567-204-8488

www.dayspropertymaintenance.com

& Cialis USERS! A
cheaper alternative to
high drugstore prices!
50 Pill Special - $99
FREE Shipping! 100%
Guaranteed. CALL NOW:
1-800-406-1896
Help Wanted
NEED CLASS A CDL
TRAINING?
Start a
CAREER in trucking
today! Swift Academies
offer
PTDI
certified
courses and offer “BestIn-Class” training. *New
Academy Classes Weekly,
*No Money Down or
Credit Check, *Certified
Mentors
Ready
and
Available, *Paid (While
Training With Mentor),
*Regional and Dedicated
Opportunities,
*Great
Career Path, *Excellent
Benefits Package. Please
Call: (866) 243-8599
Class A CDL Truck
Drivers Hogan is Hiring!
Dedicated & OTR Runs.
Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly
home time options. Great
Pay & Sign-On Bonuses.
Call Today! 866-899-8562

All miles paid. 1-800528-7825 or www.butler
transport.com
Flatbed Drivers - trucks
now set at 70MPH. Starting
pay up to .41 CPM, health
Ins, 401k, $59 daily per
diem pay, home weekends.
800-648-9915 or www.
boydandsons.com
Misc.
Meet singles right now!
No paid operators, just real
people like you. Browse
greetings,
exchange
messages and connect
live. Try it free. Call now:
1-877-485-6669
Training/Education
MEDICAL
BILLING
TRAINEES NEEDED!
Become
a
Medical
Office Assistant! NO
EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Online training can get you
job ready! HS Diploma/
GED
&
PC/Internet
needed! 1-888-528-5176

Butler Transport - Your
Partner in Excellence.
CDL Class A Drivers
Needed. Sign on Bonus.

Werner
Enterprises
is HIRING! Dedicated,
Regional
&
OTR
opportunities! Need your
CDL? 3 wk training
available! Don’t wait, call
today to get started! 1-866203-8445

DEAR DOCTOR
K: As I’ve entered my
70s, I’ve noticed that
my eating and bowel
habits have changed.
Is this normal?
DEAR READER:
Well, I could tell you
what it says in the
medical
textbooks,
or I could speak from
ding Inc
brication & Wel
Fapersonal
experience.
.
The answer would be
the same: Yes.
Aging
most
definitely affects our
eating and bowel
habits. The human
digestive system -our
gastrointestinal
(GI) tract, or “gut” -is a series of hollow
organs linked to
form a long, twisting
tube. It begins at the
mouth and winds
down through the
esophagus, stomach,
small intestine and
colon. These organs
break down food into
components that the
body can absorb and
use for energy. What’s
left is expelled by
an efficient disposal
system.
Here are some agerelated changes you
may have noticed:
The MOUTH. As
we age, the number
and sensitivity of our
taste buds decline.

Our chewing muscles
also weaken and we
begin to lose teeth.
The food we swallow
next enters the tube
that leads from the
throat to the stomach,
called the esophagus.
The ESOPHAGUS.
Food does not simply
drop
down
the
esophagus; it is pushed
down by coordinated
contractions
of
the muscles in the
esophagus
wall.
Unlike the muscles
of our arms and
legs, we don’t will
these muscles to
move. When they
are stimulated by the
presence of a lump of
chewed food, they just
automatically squeeze
the food downward.
U n f o r t u n a t e l y,
muscles
of
the
esophagus weaken as
we age. They contract
less vigorously after
swallowing, and this
can make swallowing
more difficult.
Weakened muscles in
the esophagus can cause
a second problem.
Muscles at the bottom
of the esophagus, where
it enters the stomach,
normally squeeze down
hard after food passes.
This keeps stomach
acid from squirting

GARAGE SALES: Each day is $.20 per
word. $8.00 minimum charge.
“I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
DEBTS”: Ad must be placed in person by
the person whose name will appear in the ad.
Must show ID & pay when placing ad. Regular rates applyby Gary Clothier

Q: What is Brunswick Stew? How it is
made? Why the name? -- F.D.L., Dover, Del.
A: According to Brunswick County, Va.,
historians, “Uncle Jimmy” Matthews created
the stew in 1828 while on a hunting trip. He
used a mixture of butter, onions, stale bread
and seasoning, along with squirrel meat. The
stew was an instant hit. Brunswick stew is
now most commonly made with chicken, or
a combination of several meats, which might
include rabbit, beef and pork. Onions, corn
and tomatoes are usually included, and many
recipes call for lima beans, peas, and okra.
“Virginia ambrosia” is popular for church
functions, local fundraisers or wherever large
groups of people are gathering and eating.
Brunswick, Ga., also lays claim to the stew
recipe. There are often Brunswick stew cookoffs, called “stew wars,”
between the two states.
Q: What was the address
in Amsterdam where Anne
Frank and her family went
into hiding to avoid the
Nazis? When was she born?
-- K.I.T., Newburgh, N.Y.
A: Annelies “Anne”
Marie Frank was a Jewish
girl born June 12, 1929.
On July 6, 1942, she and Anne Frank
her family went into hiding
in the annex at No. 263 Prinsengracht in
Amsterdam.
At approximately 10 a.m. on Aug. 4, 1944,
Frank and her family were discovered and
taken to concentration camps. About a month
before the camps were liberated, Frank died,
possibly of typhus. The house is now a museum
dedicated to Anne Frank and her family.
Q: Is there a word that describes the star that
is created when light strikes a stone such as
sapphire? -- G.T., Springfield, Ohio
A: There is; it’s asterism. “Asterism” comes
from the Greek word for “star,” “aster.”
Q: Why are covered bridges covered? -U.L., Birdsboro, Pa.
A: There are many explanations, mostly
romantic. Personally, I think our ancestors were
far too practical to spend additional resources of
money and time on non-practical construction.
There are two simple explanations, though.
One explanation is merely that a cover keeps
the trusses dry. Bridge engineers have told me
that keeping bridge trusses out of harsh weather
will extend their usefulness for three times as
many years. Another explanation is that a
covered bridge is much stronger than one that
is not covered.
According to one reference, the first covered
bridges were built more than 2,000 years ago
in China, and maybe even earlier, in ancient
Babylon (780 B.C.). Theodore Burr constructed
the first covered bridge built in America in
1804. This bridge spanned the Hudson River in
New York and was called the Waterford Bridge;
it lasted for 105 years.
Q: Which American League baseball team
was handed the first shutout in the league’s
history? -- A.S., Salisbury, Md.
A: American League teams began playing
during April 1901. On May 15, the Washington
Senators beat the Boston Americans (later the
Red Sox) 4 to 0, the first shutout in American
League history.
Q: What was Michelangelo’s full name? -D.K.M., Salt Lake City
A: Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti
Simoni was born in a small village in Caprese,
Italy, on March 6, 1475. He was an influential
sculptor, painter, architect and poet. He died
Feb. 18, 1564, in Rome.
(Send your questions to Mr. Know-It-All
at [email protected] or c/o Universal
Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO
64106.)
Distributed by Universal UClick for UFS

Age-related changes affect the GI tract
back up the esophagus.
When those muscles
become weaker with
age, it can contribute to
acid reflux.
The
STOMACH
AND
SMALL
INTESTINE.
The
stomach is a storage
and
processing
facility where food is
prepared for digestion.
The
stomach
produces acid, which
helps break down
food. As we age, the
stomach
produces
less acid. This doesn’t
usually interfere with
digestion. And it may
make acid reflux and
“heartburn” less of a
problem.
But lower levels
of stomach acid can
lead to vitamin B12
deficiency.
That’s
because
stomach
acid helps the small
intestine
absorb
vitamin B12 in food.
Lower
levels
of
stomach acid also can
lead to an overgrowth
of bacteria in the
small intestine.
The COLON. The
final stage of digestion
happens in the colon,
or large intestine.
Just as happens in the
esophagus, muscles in
the wall of the colon
squeeze the waste

Dr. Anthony L.
Komaroff, M.D.

Ask Doctor K

downward. Moving
one’s bowels may be
the most frequent GI
challenge associated
with aging. In general,
people have more
trouble having regular
bowel
movements
after they reach age
65. Weakness and
poor coordination of
the muscles of the
colon are a major
reason for this.
(Dr.
Komaroff
is a physician and
professor at Harvard
Medical School. To
send questions, go to
AskDoctorK.com,
or write: Ask Doctor
K, 10 Shattuck St.,
Second Floor, Boston,
MA 02115.)
DISTRIBUTED
BY
UNIVERSAL
UCLICK FOR UFS

www.delphosherald.com

Comics & Puzzles
Zits

Today’s
Horoscope
By Eugenia Last

THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 18, 2014

Blondie

For Better or Worse

Beetle Bailey

Pickles

The Herald — 9

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Look at an unplanned
circumstance as a chance to
grow and learn. If you face
changes with optimism and
acceptance, they will work out
for you in the end. Shying away
from a new challenge will not
help you move forward. Turn
this into a progressive year.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) -- You will be inspired
by a most unlikely source. If
you spend time helping less
fortunate people, you are likely
to find a kindred spirit. Let
your heart lead the way.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- Imagine yourself
in a more fulfilling career.
Once you have narrowed down
your options, it will be easy to
determine what you need to do
to achieve your dream.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
19) -- Don’t believe everything
you hear. Someone will lead
you astray. If you overreact, you
risk being put at a disadvantage
that will force you to backtrack.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March
20) -- You can make valuable
contributions without spending
too much. Donate your time
to local programs that assist
people in need. Look in on
someone who is ailing or needs
your help.

Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS
1 Whirlpool
locale
4 Apiece
8 Quite a few
12 Debtor’s
note
13 Purina rival
14 Fencing
sword
15 Extra study
17 Astronaut
Shepard
18 Hail bringers
19 Glazed
food item
21 Mows
23 Tijuana
coin
24 Dish with
saffron
27 Grabs a
bite
29 Tony-winner -- Hagen
30 Vassal’s
land
32 Accept
36 Car for hire
38 Frisky
40 Rover’s
doc
41 Pull the
lever
43 Seaweed
45 Horror-film
servant
47 Enjoy a
banquet
49 Fresco
51 Moves on
ice
55 Sanskrit
dialect
56 Volcanic
glass
58 Stare at
59 Make -- -for it
60 Ms. Gabor
61 Thomas
Hardy heroine
62 Remnant
63 Gym iteration

2 Sulk
3 Car
4 Winter wear
5 Top choices
(hyph.)
6 1040 pro
7 Wrestler’s
grip
8 Most miserly
9 Great grade
(hyph.)
10 Cool!
11 Hankering
16 Whale like
Shamu
20 Choose
22 Leaked
through
24 Placed
25 Give -- -whirl
26 Permissive
28 Kenya’s loc.
31 Devotee’s
suffix
33 Std.
34 Large green
parrot
35 Hot time in
Paris

Yesterday’s answers
37 Slangy
teeth
39 Jerking
42 Mouths,
in biology
44 Main role
45 Publicrelations
concern
46 Beach
scavengers
48 Publish

DOWN
1 Plops down

ARIES (March 21-April
19) -- Go over personal
paperwork in detail. Update
your financial records and put
all of your receipts and bills
in order. Keep your medical
documents up to date, along
with your passport.

TAURUS (April 20-May
20) -- Cash will slip through
your fingers if you donate to an
unfamiliar group. Keep a close
eye on your money and keep
unnecessary expenditures to a
minimum. An unexpected bill
will set you back.

Garfield

Born Loser

Hagar the Horrible

GEMINI (May 21-June
20) -- Don’t let your heart
rule your head. Listen to the
advice of caring friends. If you
are infatuated with someone
unsuitable
or
something
unrealistic, regret will follow.

CANCER (June 21-July
22) -- You will get terrific
results when shopping for
someone special. If you pick up
the pace, you will accomplish
more than anticipated, leaving
time for rest and relaxation late
in the day.

Marmaduke

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -The situation on the home front
will be critical. Getting out of
the house and enjoying time
with a friend who makes you
laugh will do you good. Avoid
overspending.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
22) -- Family tension will run
high. The more you are able to
achieve, the less time you will
have to complain or get into
an argument. Patience will be
required.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
-- Put your talents to good use.
Rather than get embroiled in
work and chores, get together
with friends, go on a trip or
visit an out-of-town relative.

Barney Google & Snuffy Smith

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
22) -- Don’t dwell on the past.
No matter how emotional
you feel, keep in mind that
the new year represents
a new beginning. Leave
disappointment behind you and
prepare for a bright future.
COPYRIGHT 2014 United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.
DISTRIBUTED
BY
UNIVERSAL UCLICK FOR
UFS

Answer to Sudoku
Hi and Lois

The Family Circus® By Bil Keane

50 Tamper
with dice
52 Stadium
level
53 Overhang
54 Break
55 Soup
cooker
57 Icy remark?

10 – The Herald

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Jennings

(Continued from page 1)

Board members also approved the
retirement of Carolyn Horstman effective
at the end of this school year and the hourly rate increase for classified positions.
Board President Karl Schimmoeller
said the increases are based off of the new
minimum wage and includes bus drivers, cafeteria workers and maintenance
personnel.
Guidance Department Instructor
Mindy Losh gave an overview of ongoing programs her department offers for
all grade level students, including individual counseling, classroom guidance
lessons, progress book administrator,
first-year experience, senior newsletter
and study club.
Community Night will be held at 6
p.m. on Jan. 21, where faculty members
will present Google Drive plus other
student/parent features available to the
school community.
The board’s re-organizational meeting
will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14, followed
by the a regular monthly meeting at 7:30
p.m. in the school library. Schimmoeller
will preside over the organizational meeting as President Pro-tem.

www.delphosherald.com

Flu

(Continued from page 1)

According to Delphos
Jefferson High School
Secretary Elaine Rode, since
Dec. 8, there have been an
average of 8-10 students out
each day with flu-like symptoms.
Both Ottoville and Fort
Jennings
elementaries
report they have not experienced the higher numbers
of absences in the past two
weeks due to flu-like symptoms and no high school
student absences have been
attributed to the flu.
Ottoville Elementary
Secretary
Julie
Schimmoeller said they
had a total of five students
in grades K-6 out sick this
past Wednesday and a
few parents called reporting their children were sick
with colds, fevers and sore
throats.
“Parents are keeping students at home when they

have fevers,” she said.
Fort Jennings Elementary
Secretary Marianne Von
Sossan reported they have
had four to five K-6 students
absent due to strep throat
and vomiting, but not flu.
“Clean hands save lives.
Wash your hands! Wash your
hands! Wash your hands!
Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice
while using hot water and
soap” Dershem said adamantly. “All age groups
are affected and none are
immune. People who are
sick and have fevers need to
stay home.”
Dershem said the Center
for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) estimates that to keep a virus
like influenza from running
rampant, 80 percent of the
population needs to be vaccinated. Currently, the CDC
estimates 44-45 percent of
Ohioans are vaccinated.
Call 419-22-4457 to
schedule an immunization.

H.G. Violet Equipment
2103 North Main St.
Delphos, OH 45833
Phone: 419-695-2000

40530924B

Let H.G. Violet
Equipment help fill
the stocking of the
little farmers on
your list
Large selection of
Ertl farm toys on
hand

Archives
(Continued from page 2)
Delphos Knights of
Columbus will hold their
annual Christmas party
for children of members
this coming Sunday. Santa
Claus will arrive at the
club rooms at 7:30 p.m.
with treats for all of the
children, according to
Gilbert Pohlman, the council’s youth activities chairman.

This Ottoville “Big Green” fire ring will be raffled
off during halftime of the Dec. 27 varsity basketball
game vs. St. John’s. Tickets are $1 each or six for
$5. The pit with grill top was made by Nick Grote, an
Ottoville senior in the Vantage Industrial Mechanics
program. (DHI Media Nancy Spener)

Faculty

(Continued from page 1)
Mangas also reported the
elementary staff and faculty
was the winner in the “Steps
Contest,” a recent wellness
initiative spearheaded by
teacher Pam Hickey. High
school and elementary staff
and faculty wore pedometers
and competed for the most
steps taken in a four-week
period. Their steps tallied at
more than 9 million with only
a 33,000 gap between the
high school and elementary.
“Things were a little competitive but it really brought
out the camaraderie, too,”
Mangas said.
The board accepted
numerous donations totalling
more than $10,000, including
$3,291 for Book Fair sales;
$3,573 for ERate payments
and $1,817 for capital credits from Ottoville Telephone
Company; $120 from PSD
Stars for building rental;

$732 from Chase Bank for
rewards on the district’s credit cards; and $1,393 from the
McDonald’s Tip-Off Classic.
Unverferth Construction also
refurbished shelving in the
cafeteria area at no charge to
the district.
In other business, the
board:
— Approved the 2015-16
school calendar with classes
beginning on Aug. 25, 2015,
and graduation set May 22,
2016;
— Approved annual membership dues to the Ohio
School Boards Association at
$2,861 and an additional $150
for electronic publications,
including OSBA Briefcase
and School Management
News; and
Current Board President
Kevin Landin was elected
President Pro-tem for the 7
p.m. Jan. 14 Organizational
Meeting. The regular January
meeting will follow.

75 Years Ago – 1939
St. John’s Varsity and
Best Evers copped both
games from their archrivals, Lima St. Rose,
Sunday afternoon at St.
John’s auditorium. The
Blue and Gold won easily
from the St. Rose varsity,
the score being 34 to 16.
The Best Evers doubled
the score on the opponents,
16 to 8. The Findlay Linco
Oil team defeated the local
CYO five by the score of
24 to 18.
The Home Guards of
the Methodist Church
held their Christmas party
Saturday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Harold
Heiss, West Fifth Street.
Ruth Heiss gave words of
welcome in poetry and then
sang “Holy Night,” accompanied by her sister, Helen
Heiss. Mrs. Thomas B.
Snow gave the Christmas
story as applying to Alaska,
which is the study topic for
this year.
Following an annual
custom, the members of
the Shantell Club entertained their husbands at a
dinner party given Sunday
evening at the home of
Mrs. Irwin Alguire, South
Clay Street. Pinochle was
played following the dinner. Linus Kill and John
Holden were high in the
cards, Mrs. Luke Kill and
Frank Nugent second and
Mrs. Marshall McGinnis
and Mrs. Clifford Wilcox
consoled.

Court
(Continued from page 2)
Andrew
Graham,
19,
Delphos, was sentenced for
attempted unlawful sexual
conduct with a minor. He
was sentenced to three years
community control, up to six
months in WORTH Center,
additional 30 days jail at
later date, 200 hours community service, two years
intensive probation, ordered
to pay court costs and partial appointed counsel fees.
A 12-month prison term was
deferred.
April Diltz, 36, Van Wert,
was sentenced for possession
of drugs, a felony of the fifth
degree. She was sentenced to
three years community control, 60 days jail at later date,
200 hours community service, drug court, two years
intensive probation, driver’s
license suspended six months,
ordered to pay court costs and
partial appointed counsel fees.
A 12-month prison term was
deferred.
Probation violation
Jason Kremer, 31, Van
Wert, admitted violating his
probation by being convicted
in Paulding County for illegal
manufacture of drugs.
He was then sentenced to
12 months prison, consecutive
to his Paulding County sentence, with credit for 97 days
already served.

St. Rita’s Weight Management Program

TURN “I’LL TRY” INTO
“TRY AND STOP ME”

Trivia

If your weight is holding you back from enjoying the life you want to live, it may be time to speak with a weight
management expert at St. Rita’s. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, dietitians and psychologists at
St. Rita’s Weight Management Program is committed to providing you with healthy and personalized plans
to help you reach your goals. Our comprehensive and compassionate approach to weight management offers
better opportunities for lifelong success. Attend one of our free seminars to learn which of our surgical or
nonsurgical options is right for you.

Register for a free weight management seminar
at MyLivWell.com or call 844-LIV-WELL.
A Catholic healthcare ministry serving Ohio and Kentucky

00106361

Answers
to
Wednesday’s
questions:
Most teenagers need
9 to 9 1/2 hours of sleep
daily to function best;
and get 7 to 7 1/4.
The Simpsons character Mr. Burns, the evil
billionaire owner of
the Springfield Nuclear
Power Plant, answers the
phone with the greeting
suggested by Alexander
Graham Bell in 1877 —
“Ahoy-hoy.”
Today’s questions:
What is extreme ironing?
What color are the
eyes of a baby scallop?
Answers in Friday’s
Herald.