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Delphos Project Recycle will be offered from 9-11:30 a.m. today at Pacific Pride Fuel and Wash behind Double A Trailer Sales on East Fifth Street. All containers must be clean. Plastic and glass can be comingled. 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. Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts and Columbian Squires.

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Mild winter good for city budget

BY STEPHANIE GROVES sgroves@delphosherald.com DELPHOS The winter weather has been quite mild this year and in comparison to the past two years, this season has cost the city less to treat and maintain the streets. Delphos Safety Service Director Greg Berquist presented figures from the past two years. In 2011, the street crews hit the ground running and were much busier applying brine and plowing the white heavy stuff. The amount of salt and brine used throughout the season, 225 tons and 95,000 gallons, respectively, indicates a very active winter. In 2012, the amount of each application decreased. Salt usage declined by a

The annual meeting of the Walnut Grove Cemetery Assoc. will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the cemetery office, 9772 Ridge Road, east of Delphos. The meeting is open to all cemetery lot owners. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two new trustees, review the financial status of the association and conduct any other business presented by members.

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Signs of spring all around

Fridays Area Boys Basketball Scores Arlington 75, Van Buren 43; Bluffton 46, Delphos Jefferson 39; Coldwater 64, New Knoxville 62; Convoy Crestview 39, Columbus Grove 26; Cory-Rawson 70, Arcadia 67; Day. Christian 58, DeGraff Riverside 29; Defiance 56, Kenton 37; Delphos St. Johns 64, New Bremen 57, OT; Elida 79, Celina 55; Findlay 71, Oregon Clay 53; Findlay Liberty-Benton 45, Vanlue 32; Fremont Ross 40, Tol. St. Francis 35; Kalida 41, Continental 39; Leipsic 69, Pandora-Gilboa 41; Lima Cent. Cath. 79, Harrod Allen E. 45; Lima Shawnee 54, Wapakoneta 51; Maria Stein Marion Local 71, Rockford Parkway 35; McComb 63, Dola Hardin Northern 25; McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 52, Sidney Lehman 39; Milford Center Fairbanks 51, Lima Perry 42; Minster 43, Versailles 42; Ottawa-Glandorf 55, Lima Bath 54; Paulding 63, Ada 41; Spencerville 60, Lincolnview 31; St. Henry 58, Ft. Recovery 43; Tol. St. Johns 78, Lima Sr. 60; Tol. Whitmer 66, Tol. Cent. Cath. 57; Van Wert 60, St. Marys Memorial 52 Girls Basketball Miller City 35, Ft. Jennings 33

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The Northern Hemisphere is once more beginning its lean towards the sun. Early signs of spring are popping up everywhere in Delphos. The increase of daylight hours has prompted the fire-red flower blooms, above, of Maple trees, which will grow plump and then explode into jazzy red and yellow fluffs. Warming temperatures are spurring Daffodil foliage, left, to emerge from its fertile bed, greeting the passerby. (Delphos Herald/Stephanie Groves)

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third, down to 150 tons, and the total brine sprayed plummeted by close to one-half at 48,000 gallons. So far, this years figures are close to what the city experienced last year. In total, there have been 160 tons of salt used and 39,000 gallons of brine applied. We have purchased 80 percent of our budgeted salt, Berquist explained the stats. It costs $47 per ton. In addition to general street maintenance, the city will be assessing and planning upcoming road repairs. Pothole repairs have begun and later in the spring, Allen County Engineers will evaluate and schedule resurfacing projects, like tar and chipping, and street sign replacement, which will be paid by utilizing the $75,000 in budgeted funds.

Students preparing for God, Flag and Country oratory contest

A scam targeting World War II veterans is circulating. It has been reported calls are being made to World War II veterans, telling them that they have been selected for a Northwest Ohio Honor Flight and asking for their credit card information. This call is not coming from anyone connected with the Honor Flight program. It is easy to tell that the call is a scam since Honor Flight Northwest Ohio flights are entirely free of charge to veterans, including World War II veterans, Korean War veterans and all other veterans. Futhermore, anyone associated with Honor Flight Northwest Ohio would never ask for credit card information, whether over the phone, in an email message or in person. If solicited in the name of Honor Flight or Honor Flight Northwest Ohio, please immediately contact (419) 410-7729 or hfnwo@bex.net. For more information on Honor Flight Northwest Ohio, please see http://www.honorflightnwo.org/

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Franklin Elementary School recently held its annual God, Flag and Country oratory contest. Seven students were chosen to participate on the merit of their classroom speeches. The students were, from left, Virgina God, Flag and Country oratory contest winners from Landeck Brotherwood, Megan Weitzel, Shyan Shellenbarger, Ashton Moore, Addy Stewart, Anna Cline and Samantha Knepper. The three finalists who will Elementary School are, from left, Courtney Teman, Bridget Martin, Sydnie represent Franklin at the Delphos Eagles on Sunday are Knepper, Stewart McGue, Lauren Mox and Trysten Smith. The top three were Martin, Mox and Weitzel. Read speeches on page 3. (Submitted photos) and Smith. They will represent Landeck Sunday at the Delphos Eagles.

DELPHOS St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church will host Tatiana live in concert at 7 p.m. Monday in Forecast the church. Mostly cloudy The program tonight with is a Lenten proa 20 percent gram and is called chance of I Thirst The snow showers Crucifix Story. The concert is appropriate for the through midnight, then partly cloudy after entire family. Tatiana is a young Catholic artist with a truly midnight. Lows around 15. remarkable voice who was raised in communism Partly cloudy Sunday morn- and poverty. She experienced a meteoric rise to ing then becoming mostly fame in her teenage years and became a household sunny. Highs in the upper name and pop idol in Central Europe. At the height 20s. Lows in the mid 20s. of her popularity and at just 21 years old, she abandoned her fame and went on a spiritual and creative Index journey to the freedom of America. Tatiana is a singer/songwriter and inspirational Obituaries 2 State/Local 3 speaker from Croatia. As one of the most engagPolitics 4 ing voices today, she has a tremendously contaCommunity 5 gious and inspiring optimism and joy that radiates through her music. She has performed for interSports 6-7 national audiences, sold platinum records and has Classifieds 8 toured in more than 900 concerts. She travels with TV 9 her husband and three small sons that enjoy singing World News 10 for the audience after her concerts. Everyone is welcome as her concert focuses on Christs Passion. The concert is free but donations are accepted.

Delphos Animal Hospital makes pet mask donation

Veterinarian Dr. Bonnie Jones of the Delphos Animal Hospital trained firefighters on the employment of the new Pet Oxygen Masks. Pictured (from left) are Dr. Bonnie Jones, Firefighter/EMT Allie Miller and Firefighter/EMT John Bishop from the Cairo Fire Dept.; Chief Bob Brubaker from the Columbus Grove Fire Dept.; chief Craig King from the Middle Point Fire Dept.; Veterinarian Dr. John Jones and Jewel, a 1 1/2-year-old Dalmatian. The first responders all agreed that it is a great asset to be able to help people, as well as pets. (Delphos Herald/Stephanie Groves)

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Somewhere on my bucket list was a cruise. It was penciled in because I wasnt sure if I really wanted to go on a big boat and hang out in the ocean. Ive heard good and bad. I just wasnt sure if I wanted to be tied to a ship on vacation. I sometimes have issues with that. After the Carnival Triumph story of an engine fire, malfunctioning bathrooms, lack of food and the smells, I think Ill just erase that line on my list. The ship was dead in the water for five days. It has been said passengers were fighting over food, urinating in showers, doing the other in plastic bags and sleeping on the top deck because it was too hot and stinky anywhere else. One report said there were 5 working toilets for 4,200 people. It was also believed there was no electricity or air conditioning on board. That means no ventilation. No air moving. No way to move smells out of cabins and off decks. Yikes! Yeah, thats my idea of a vacation. Carnival is saying conditions were exaggerated. Im not sure if I care. Even if a tenth of what passengers were saying happened did occur, Im still outta there. And why would passengers make those reports up. If Im talking to someone or texting a family member, Im just going to tell it like it is. If anything, I may try to make it sound a little better than it

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is so they dont worry. I think this incident just goes to show that no matter what you plan, you are at the mercy of someone or something else. You can plan to fly somewhere and flights can be delayed and canceled for a variety of reasons. You can plan to drive and your car can break down or there may be an accident. You can decide to stay home and some other happenstance can cause the plans to go awry. I guess how you determine if you still have a good time is the degree of uncomfortableness and if you can rise above the hardship. Im not sure that was going to happen on the Triumph. Things just went too far. Things were just too much. There was stuff in plastic bags, for Gods sake. Oh my goodness! Anyway, now I have room for something else on my list. Im not sure what it will be right off-hand but Im sure Ill figure it out. I just know what it wont be a cruise.

Delphos St. Johns Week of Feb. 18-22 Monday: No school. Presidents Day. Tuesday: Corn dog, broccoli, Romaine salad, applesauce, fresh fruit, milk. Wednesday: Tenderloin sandwich, creamed rice, Romaine salad, pineapple, fresh fruit, milk. Thursday: Tacos/ soft/ hard/ lettuce/ tomato/ cheese/ onion, black beans, Romaine salad, pears, fresh fruit, milk. Friday: Macaroni and cheese/roll or tuna salad sandwich, cooked carrots, Romaine salad, strawberries, fresh fruit, milk. Delphos City Schools Grab and go lunches are available every day and must be ordered by 9 a.m. Week of Feb. 18-22 Monday: No school. Presidents Day. Tuesday: Chicken noodle soup with crackers, peanut butter sandwich or deli sandwich, baby carrots, fruit, lowfat or fat free milk. Wednesday: BBQ pork sandwich or stacked ham sandwich, broccoli with cheese, fruit, cookie, lowfat or fat free milk. Thursday: Meatball sub or deli sub sandwich, green beans, fruit, cookie, lowfat or fat free milk. Friday: Cheese pizza, Romaine salad, pineapple tidbits, lowfat or fat free milk. Landeck Elementary Week of Feb. 18-22 Monday: No school. Presidents Day. Tuesday: Salisbury steak,

butter/peanut butter bread, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit, milk. Wednesday: Tacos, butter/ peanut butter bread, carrots, fruit, milk. Thursday: Hamburger and macaroni, butter/peanut butter bread, Romaine lettuce salad, fruit, milk. Friday: Toasted cheese sandwich, green beans, fruit, milk. Ottoville Week of Feb. 18-22 Monday: No school. Presidents Day. Tuesday: Chicken patty, baked beans, pineapple, milk. Wednesday: Corn dog, Romaine blend lettuce, green beans, cherries, milk. Thursday: Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, butter bread, mixed fruit, milk. Friday: Cheese pizza, Romaine blend lettuce, corn, applesauce, milk. Fort Jennings Schools Chocolate, white or strawberry milk served with all meals. High school - Ala Carte pretzel and cheese every Friday. Additional fruit and vegetable daily for high school. Salad bar will be on February 8, 15 and 22 due to Lent for high school. Week of Feb. 18-22 Monday: No school. Presidents Day. Tuesday: Fiestata, corn, cocoa bar, fruit. Wednesday: Pizzaburger, green beans, shape up, fruit. Thursday: BBQ rib sandwich, carrots, cake, fruit.

Friday: Grilled cheese or tuna salad sandwich, baked beans, sorbet, fruit. Spencerville Schools Week of Feb. 18-22 Monday: No school. Presidents Day. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, cheesy mashed potatoes and/or carrots with dip, cinnamon breadstick, mixed fruit, milk. Wednesday: Grades K-4: Pigs in a blanket, celery with dip, grapes, orange dream bar, milk. Grades 5-12: Chili cheese fries, cheesy breadstick, grapes, milk. Thursday: Grades K-4: Cheesy breadsticks with dipping sauce, g reen beans, juice, milk. Grades 5-12: Cheese pizza, green beans, broccoli with dip, juice, milk. Friday: Macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli, and/or carrots with dip, soft pretzel rod, applesauce, milk.

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Jan 8, 1920 Feb. 15, 2013 Rod E. Tiernan, 93, of Delphos, passed away Friday at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos. He was born Jan. 8, 1920, in Sanger, CA, to Rod E. and Viola L. (Stone) Tiernan, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Betty E. Jones on May 17, 1947, who survives in Delphos. Mr. Tiernan was a Navy Veteran who served during World War II. He worked at Westinghouse and Fruehauf, both for 15 years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hope Masonic Lodge #214, Life Member of the VFW #3035 and Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Howell officiating. Military Grave Rites will be given by the Delphos Veterans Council at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. Family and friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Mission Fund. Louis S. Heitz, 81, of Cridersville, passed away on Friday at St. Ritas Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

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Feb. 27, 1954 - Feb. 15, 2013 Billy Bill Joe Stephenson, Jr., 58, of rural Spencerville, passed away at 8:28 a.m. Friday at St. Ritas Medical Center from complications due to a fall on ice at his work in Delphos on the 28th of January. He was born Feb. 27, 1954, in St. Marys to Billy Joe and Ruth Evelyn (Glasco) Stephenson, Sr., who survive in Lincolnview Schools Spencerville. Week of Feb. 18-22 Also surviving are two Monday: No school. brothers; Scott O. (Pam) Presidents Day. Stephenson of Shawnee and Tuesday: Pepperoni piz- Eric D. (Kathy) Stephenson of za, salad/ dressing, mixed Delphos; one sister, Sheila R. Stephenson of Kimball, TN; a fruit, milk. Wednesday: Salisbury niece, Vanessa Stephenson of steak/ gravy, mashed pota- Spencerville; two nephews; toes, dinner roll, strawberry Caleb Stephenson of Spanaway, WA, and Drew Stephenson of cup, milk. Thursday: Hamburger/ Shawnee; and great niece Alex bun, sweet potato fries, pears, Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson was milk. employed as a truck driver with Friday: Fish sandwich/ bun, carrots/ celery, Goldfish the Palmer-Donavin Company crackers, tropical fruit cup, in Delphos covering territories in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan milk. for several years. He also worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in St. Marys and at Farm Service Company in the Fertilizer Equipment Division in Spencerville. He was a 1972 graduate of Spencerville High School. He was a member and trustee with The Delphos Police were the Northwest Ohio Field and dispatched to the parking lot Stream Assn. in Spencerville, of the Knights of Columbus at where he enjoyed cooking 1011 Elida Ave. at 6:25 p.m. meals for their many activiFriday night to take a report on ties. He also took pleasure in a backing incident. A vehicle cooking for the Spencerville driven by Ralph B. Stoner, 73, VFW post. He raised and sold of Delphos was backing from specialty chickens and enjoyed the east to the north when it bowling. Funeral services will be struck a car owned by Jessica at 1 p.m. Monday at Thomas A. Vorst of Cloverdale. Mr. Stoner failed to see E. Bayliff Funeral Home in OH Lottery the Vorst vehicle, which was Spencerville, with Pastor CLEVELAND These legally parked in the same lot, Robert King officiating. Burial and made light contact. The will follow in the Spencerville Ohio lotteries were drawn Friday: impact caused non-functional Cemetery. Mega Millions Family and friends may damage to the right rear area 11-35-41-42-44, Mega of the Vorst vehicle and back call from 2 - 8 p.m. Sunday center bumper area of Stoners at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Ball: 42 Megaplier car. The K of C was having a Home. 4 Memorial contributions may fish fry and the lot was busy Pick 3 Evening with multiple cars in the drive- be made to the Northwest Ohio 2-6-8 Field and Stream Assn. thru lane. Pick 3 Midday 8-7-5 Check us out online: Pick 4 Evening www.delphosherald.com 2-2-7-7 Pick 4 Midday Have you been diagnosed with 3-5-6-1 Pick 5 Evening 4-9-5-9-7 Pick 5 Midday Our respiratory department is 9-9-1-9-6 ready to assist you in all your Powerball Estimated jackpot: $60 CPap and BiPap needs. million Rolling Cash 5 05-08-10-26-28 Estimated jackpot: $110,000

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Jan. 11, 1920-Feb. 13, 2013 Lucy L. (Daley) Brickner, 93, of Lima, passed at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday at her residence. She was born Jan. 11, 1920, in Lima to Pete and Mary (Pisanelli) Daley, who preceded her in death. She married Richard Brickner on September 4, 1943. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2004. Surviving are four children; Rocky (Bev) Brickner of Elida, Joe (Connie) Brickner of Shawnee, Kan., Nancy Taflinger of Elida and Patty (John) Singer of Coconut Creek, Fla.; nine grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren; three siblings; Tom (Pat) Daley of Findlay, Louie (Barb) Daley of Lima and Mary McMurray of Ventura, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a special sonin-law, Jim Taflinger; and three siblings; Frankie Daley, Vinnie Hughes and Bessie Kunkle. Mrs. Brickner retired from Westinghouse in 1990. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 370 Auxiliary and American Legion Post 96. She was a volunteer for St. Vincent dePaul Society and a 1938 graduate of St. Gerard High School. She was a great mom, a great grandma and a great greatgrandma. In her wonderful Italian tradition, she was the matriarch of the family. She never met a stranger and brought a smile to the face of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her laugh and sense of humor were contagious and the stories of her life experiences left all who listened in stitches. But most of all, she was best known for her kindness, compassion and love. She simply never stopped giving. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Her love will live in our hearts forever. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Rose Catholic Church, the Rev. David Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemani Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home, where a Parish Wake will begin at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church; St. Judes Childrens Hospital, Memphis TN; or Lima Central Catholic High School. Condolences may be expressed at www.siferdoriansfuneralhome.com

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BY ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS The Associated Press COLUMBUS A lowkey announcement that the states prisons agency wants a law to protect pharmacies that might mix execution drugs underscores a highprofile problem: The state has enough of its current lethal drug to execute four inmates but has nine executions scheduled after that, including one announced Friday. The request by the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction immediately raised the question of whether the state would have to move to another method of execution, such as the electric chair or hanging. But the agencys chief attorney said such discussion is premature. Thats two or three good long steps down the road before we come to that, DRC general counsel Gregory Trout said after Thursdays announcement. I would suggest that pursuing alternate means of acquiring appropriate drugs to humanely cause an execution would be the first step. Trout said legislation may be needed to protect compounding pharmacies, which custom-mix medications in doses that generally arent commercially available, and without such a law the state might not be able to obtain execution drugs. He didnt say when the agency might request such legislation, and the prisons department isnt commenting. The states supply of pentobarbital, a powerful sedative, expires at the end of September. Compounding pharmacies have been in the news recently following an outbreak of meningitis linked to the Framingham, Mass.-based New England Compounding Center, which has since closed. The outbreak has killed 45 people and sickened more than 600 nationwide, including 20 in Ohio. Compounding pharmacies traditionally fill special orders placed by doctors for individual patients, turning out small numbers of customized formulas each week. They typically are overseen by state pharmacy boards.

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Abraham Lincoln: a savior to his country By Sydnie McGue The day was Thursday, November 19, 1863 in Gettysburg, PA. This was almost 5 months after the bloodiest battle in American History. The battle of Gettysburg lasted 3 short days and left the town with over 50,000 deaths from the Northern and Southern armies. Even after 5 months there were still dead bodies in their fields and streets. The town needed a savior and someone to help them move on. The town needed President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was invited to Gettysburg to help dedicate the Soldiers National Cemetery. This cemetery wasnt only made to bury the dead, it was also made to honor the people who fought for their country. Even though Edward Everett was the main speaker, Lincolns speech will always be remembered. Lincolns Gettysburg Address was less than 250 words and nearly 5 minutes long. We all know the beginning, Four score and seven years ago. And how can we forget the ending, government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth. President Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Address became one of the greatest speeches in American history. The words of the Gettysburg Address healed the people of Gettysburg and the people of our nation. Our God, flag and country were all there that day, assuring us that these honored dead, shall not have died in vain.

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The Need for Freedom By Trysten Smith Imagine a world where you are not free to say what you think. What about a world where you cannot choose your religious beliefs or how you worship? Thankfully we do not live in such a world because of the freedoms protected by the creation of the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was proposed by James Madison in 1789. Madisons original proposal included twenty amendments to the Constitution; however, only ten of them were approved by the states. It took two years for the states to approve the first ten amendments. The Bill of Rights became effective on December 15, 1791. The most recognized of the Bill of Rights would be the first amendment, which is freedom of speech. This freedom allows us as Americans to say or print whatever beliefs we have without fear of punishment. This also ensures the freedom to practice whatever religion we choose. Another well-recognized and often controversial amendment would be the second amendment. This amendment covers the right of citizens to keep and bear arms. Without this freedom we would not be able to own guns for self-protection and hunting for food and sport. Of all the ten amendments, I feel the first and second amendments are the most important in todays society. I feel privileged to live in a country that allows its citizens so many freedoms. God Bless America! The women of World War II By Samantha Knepper Women of World War II did the mens jobs as they left for the service. From Rosie the Riveter, to military women, to women staying at home, they all helped during war times. It was hard for these women because they were in charge full time at work and at home. The men were away and they were left with the responsibilities of taking care of the children and the home. It was hard for them to take a break. When men went to war, they left most factories with no workers, so women had to stop in to do their jobs. Big companies fought the idea of hiring women at first. They gave in when they started signing big contracts and men were leaving for the service. Rose the Riveter was the nickname for women during World War II. My great-grandma Agnus Ulm even worked in a factory making TVs. Women proved they could do a mans job and do it well. Working in factories is not the only thing women were asked to do in World War II. While they rarely let women in battle, they served as nurses, pilots, photographers and journalists. The photographers and journalists helped families realize what it was like at war. The WASP pilots delivered planes to the service men. For their payment of their war efforts, nurses got monthly allowances and scholarships. Even some went away from their families to go play on a professional baseball league to give the country entertainment to keep spirits up. On the home front, women were asked to ration most of their daily living supplies. The government gave ration coupons to limit the amount of supplies that could be purchased of things from food to gasoline to tires. They were asked asked to, for example, carry groceries instead of using the car to save tire rubber and gas. They also were asked to sew more their families clothes to repair them instead of buying new and to grow more of their families food. I believe the women of World War II are very important in Americas history. They led the way for women of America to do any job that they put their minds to. I am proud to be an American woman because if women wouldnt have worked in factories they may have shut down. Their efforts helped us win the war their sacrifices helped the country run smoothly. The women of World War II helped make America the America it is today. The Stars and Stripes By Addy Stewart The United States of America has a flag as a symbol of freedom. The flag stands for the people, the government and the lands of the United States. The flag was well put together by Betsy Ross. She sewed and helped design the first American Flag. The early American flag did not have any special arrangements. It was designed differently for many years because of the number of states in the country. They had to add a star for every state that was added to the Union. When the state of Hawaii was added to the Union in August 1959, it led to the final design of the flag with 50 starts and 13 stripes in 1960. In the first years of the Revolutionary War, America fought under many flags. The Grand Union Flag stood over George Washingtons headquarters near Boston, Massachusetts. This flag was the first flag to be noticed by another country. The flag was now a symbol of the United States of America. On June 14, 1777, to be able to establish an official flag of the new nation, Congress passed the first Flag Act: Resolved, that the flag of thirteen United States be the thirteen stripes alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation. No one really knows who had the idea of stars and stripes. After the flag was adopted by our government, Congressman Francis Hopkinson claimed he had made the first flag. However, most people continue to believe Betsy Ross constructed the first United States flag. Our flag has grown and changed through the years along with our country. I think that the American flag was a great idea. It is a great way to show unity. Our flag has been, and always will be, the symbol of our freedom and leadership as the United States of America.

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Why? By Bridget Martin Why do we get into wars? Why do people shoot each other? Why do people do drugs? Why do people get really sick? Why do people get in car accidents? Why do these things happen to us? Well I dont know but I know someone who does. His name is God. You know Ive experienced some of these things in my life. And they are really scary. When I wasnt even born yet, my Great Uncle Bobby was killed in the Vietnam War. When I first told about it, I was really, really sad. When I was in 4th grade my mom was diagnosed with M.S. which stands for Multiple Sclerosis (its a brain disease). But, the worst of them all is when my cousin Collin Stockwell died. He was in a bad car accident. It was very sad. But my point is that through all these things you just have to trust Got. From a bruise on your knee, to the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. God said Life might not be easy but Im always by your side. We just have to trust God. God, Flag & Country By Courtney Teman O say can you see by the dawns early light. This is our National Anthem written by I, Francis Scott Key, during the War of 1812. I am a lawyer, author, and an amateur poet from Georgetown. The war began in August when the British attempts to restrict U.S. Trade on the Royal Navys impressments of American soldiers and Americas desire to expand its territory. I, Francis Scott Key, am one of the many who witnessed the War of 1812. I was captured by the British and held hostage on a boat. While I was there I saw the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, and that gave proof that our flag was still there. Our flag represents the stripes for the 13 original colonies and the stars stand for the 50 states. Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave? On September 14, 1814 soldiers in Baltimore at Fort McHenry raised a huge American Flag. This war was also known as the Forgotten War and I am proud to be an American where I know I am free! Stars and Stripes By Lauren Mox Hi everybody! My name is Betsy Ross. You may have heard of me. I made the first American flag. I was born January 1, 1752 and I was the eighth child of eighteen children. I still remember the day General George Washington asked me to make the flag. That was quite a day! Picture this! I was sitting in my sewing shop in Philadelphia with my girls. Then three men strolled in. These three men were George Washington, Robert Morris and George Ross. They asked me to make the first American flag. Of course, I said yes. If you had an opportunity like that would you take it? I knew George Washington because he was a personal friend of mine from church. George Washington showed me the design that Continental Congressman Francis Hopkinson came up with. The original design had six points but I argued that it should be five points because I could cut it in one easy snip of my scissors. In July 1776 the Declaration of Independence was read aloud and my flag was waving during the reading. I was so proud! On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of The United States of America. The white on my flag stands for faith, purity and innocence. The blue stands for determination and justice. Lastly, the red stands for hardiness and bravery. The stripes on my flag stand for the thirteen original colonies and the fifty stars stand for the fifty states. As I say, Life is a shipwreck but we must sing in the lifeboats. Next time you look at the flag, I hope you remember how hard I worked on the flag and how great this nation really is.

By Megan Weitzel Many great people have shaped our nation into what it is today. One of the most important people to me would have to be John F. Kennedy. He gave us civil rights, stopped a possible World War III, and promised a man on the Moon by the end of the decade. All of these things wouldnt be here today if it werent for this one man. In 1962, CIA planes took pictures of the Soviets building nuclear missile sites in Cuba. Kennedy thought the photos poses as a nuclear threat to America, and Kennedy was then faced with a dilemma: either attack and go to war with Russia or be faced with an even bigger nuclear threat. He decided to talk with Khrushchev, which I think was one of the best decisions hes ever made as a president. On October 22nd, Kennedy sent a message to Khrushchev and later announced his decision on television. From then on, the U.S. Navy would stop Soviet ships and inspect them. In 1954, the US Supreme Court decided that racism in public school systems was wrong. Racial discrimination was everywhere: buses, restaurants, theaters, courtrooms, bathrooms and even beach-

es. Kennedy supported civil rights for African Americans. In September 1963, James Meredith tried to enroll at the University of Mississippi but was turned down for racial reasons. John F. Kennedy sent 3,000 troops after the situation began to get physical. In November 1962, Meredith was finally enrolled and was able to attend business classes. On November 20th, Kennedy signed an Executive Order making racial discrimination illegal, which I think made many southerners angry even though it was the right choice. This is just one example of many of President Kennedys dedication to our country and the people living in it. President Kennedy was excited for the U.S. to lead the Space Race. He announced Americas goal of getting a man on the Moon in a speech saying I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to earth. In another speech at Rice University, he said No nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in this race for space. We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy but because they are hard. Six years after his death, a man was landed on the Moon and returned home safely which wouldnt have happened if it wasnt for him. All of these pieces of history are with us today even though unfortunately President Kennedy isnt. Picture our country without civil rights, a man on the Moon, and if we had gone through World War III. John F. Kennedy played a huge roll in shaping our country into the great nation it is today. He is one of the many reasons why I am proud to be an American. I love my country and wouldnt want to live anywhere else. God Bless America.

The news has been filled images. One that I remember dents. Reading articles on the this week with the shocking from my childhood involved internet will reveal that dealannouncement of the resigna- stamps using the image of ing with the Vaticans postal tion of Pope Benedict XVI. Michelangelos Pieta. These system can actually be joyful Shocking in that it has been were issued by Vatican City while others when speaking over 600 years since the last in 1964 to commemorate the of the Italian system liken it time someone stepped down New York Worlds Fair exhib- to a form of torture. from this most prestigious it of the original statue. I can When the Vatican proposition. From a laymans remember waiting in lines for duced their first postage point of view, I believe his long periods of time just to stamps the lower denominaactions are nothing less than be able to catch a glimpse of tions showed the image of heroic showing great fore- this marvelous Renaissance the papal coat of arms, while sight and understanding of sculpture. Which brings me higher denominations showed his role in society. I believe to mention the postal system the portrait of Pope Pius XI that we will see a picture that has been found to be one who was the reigning pope at of Pope Benedict on stamps of the worlds most efficient that time. Hundreds of relifrom nations around the systems and one that is used gious images have appeared world. Although individuals extensively. on Vatican City stamps and Citizens from around the on issues from countries all from other countries have on occasion appeared on US world do have one thing in over the world. Postage Stamps, none of the common - most spend a good In reviewing the images, previous popes have had their portion of their time com- it is evident that the Vatican image engraved on one of our plaining about their countrys Citys selection process does postal system. The Italian not include the American stamps. If you recall reading my system is no exception. By requirement that a perarticles in December con- all reports, people will travel son other than a former US cerning the various post- from all over Italy to come President, cannot appear on a age stamps the US has pro- to Vatican City to post their stamp until at least 10 years duced concerning religious mail. Yes much of that mail have passed since his death. In holidays, you will remember comes from tourists but busi- 1966, in commemoration of that we discussed some of ness mail and important per- the closing of Vatican II, the the controversy surround- sonal correspondence has 21st Ecumenical Council of ing those religious stamps. been brought hundreds of the Roman Catholic Church, The concept of separation of miles in order to deliberately one of the stamps issued was church and state has removed avoid the Italian post. of Pope John XXIII. the entire subject of religion The Vatican City system One interesting fact about from stamp issues. Other began operations in 1929 just the Vaticans role which we countries of the world have two days after the creation had explained in our former not had this dilemma because of the Vatican City State on exhibits on the Holocaust and many have a designated state February 11, 1929. Vatican World War II, was that mail religion which some believe city, the worlds smallest was smuggled out of occuerodes religious freedom. country by both area and pop- pied countries by priests and When researching reli- ulation, holds the distinction couriers of the Vaticans mail. gious images on stamps you of processing more mail per Sometimes Jews who were will find some of the most capita than any other country not in captivity were able beautiful works of art. By in the world 7,200, com- to communicate with famthat I mean that the stamps pared with about 660 in the ily outside of their country are themselves a piece of art-YOU BUILDING, or 109 in Italy OR ADDING A ROOM??More ARE United States REMODELING, through this system. work and that stamp images This country encompasses information on these topics have included some of the approximately 110 acres with can be found on the National most famous artistic religious about 800 permanent resi- Postal Museums website.

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4 The Herald

POLITICS

Saturday, February 16, 2013

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The heart may think it knows better: the senses know that absence blots people out. We have really no absent friends. Elizabeth Bowen, Irish-born author (1899-1973)

DEAR EDITOR: I defended you. I worked on your first campaign. In the rain, in the snow and in the cold I went door to door campaigning for you. I debated others who jeered and belittled you. I acknowledged your short comings but defended your stances. I didnt always agree with everything you said or did. I didnt like when you went back on your promise to close Guantanamo Bay. I was angered that you called Ahmadinejad after his farce of win, when all other world leaders refused. I havent agreed with your policies in Iraq but still I defended you. I didnt agree with all aspects of your budget, but I did commend the fact that you finally were putting the unaccounted for wars into the budget, I applauded your call for transparency in government. I cringed when I learned you didnt mean it for yourself. But yet, I still defended you. I cheered with approval on how you supported the rights of women and your monumental stance on gay rights. I couldnt believe that after all your anti-Bush statements that you continued to not only infringe on American rights by using the Patriot Act, you also continued our human rights violating tactics used by the previous administration. I defended you against ignorant and racist comments. I defended many of your actions because you have faced and dealt with more disasters than any other president in history. I defended you during the second election. I was disenchanted but I knew your social stances were a step forward when your opponents were from a previous era. I knew that the same corporations were funding both of you but yet I still believed in you. I defended you when others called you a socialist. I wouldnt have cared if you were in fact Muslim because religious affiliation, in this country, should not matter. I died inside watching the death toll rise on innocent civilians that were considered collateral damage by way of drone strikes. I defended you even though you have continued and increased the endless folly that is our drug war and your extension of that to raiding and putting pressure on honest citizens. I felt pity as you made endless promises to the Latino community, only to drop the hammer harder on them than before. I defended you when people clutched their Bibles and guns when you proposed sensible gun legislation. I was stunned when you signed the National Defense Authorization Act. I have defended you more times than I can count. After 9/11 President Bush stood on the precipice, one decision couldve place him firmly in the annuals of history as a great president who rose above hatred and ignorance. Sadly he chose the latter. He shouldve been impeached. His cabinet and Vice President Cheney shouldve been brought before the world court to answer for their war crimes. You too had that moment. You have constantly tried to show the American people that you are relatable and now youve proven it. Youre just like the previous president, just like the previous administration. The audacity that you now openly boast about using drones strikes against American citizens is above and beyond reproach. At one point I wouldve been proud and honored to meet you; to shake your hand. But you have severely marred our flag and the memory of what it stood for. Any good you do now is just noise falling upon deaf ears. I defended you. And you Mr. President have failed me, you have failed us. A disenfranchised citizen, James Ferda

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One Year Ago The 2012 Fort Jennings High School Homecoming Court includes miniature attendant Abbie Browning, freshman Emily Klir, junior Lori Bruskotter, Queen Kelsey Von Lehmden, senior Megan Kehres, sophomore Min Metcalfe, miniature attendant Trent Siefker, freshman Connor Wallenhorst, junior Brandon Kohli, King Cody Warnecke, senior Adam Krietemeyer and sophomore Spencer Dray. 25 Years Ago 1988 Catholic Daughters of Americas met with Regent Mary Jeanette Menke opening the meeting. Kathy Shaw told members that the Catholic Sons will hold a parents and sons breakfast. Syvilla Odenweller was nominated a delegate to attend the national C D of A convention to be held in July in San Diego, Calif. Two members of Delphos Gymnastic Academy participated in the Class IV state championship at Xavier University, Cincinnati. Erika Reinemeyer, 10, placed sixth all-around and seventh on the beam and floor exercises. George Vernon, 9, placed fifth on the uneven bars. Fort Jennings girls won their ninth straight game defeating Lincolnview 58-55 Monday night at Fort Jennings. The Musketeers placed four players in double figures with Laura Broecker scoring 15, Jan Krietemeyer 14, Linda Inkrott 11 and Shirley VonSossan, 10. The Musketeers held a 24-22 rebounding lead. Leading Fort Jennings were Shirley VonSossan with eight and Jan Krietemeyer with seven. 50 Years Ago 1963 A newly visible star, which may be seen by the naked eye for another month, was reported by astronomers Friday. Dr. William Liller, Harvard University professor of astronomy, said the bright star was first sighted in Sweden Feb. 6. Two days later Leslie Peltier of Delphos, Ohio, a veteran amateur astronomer, independently became the first known person in the United States to observe it. The Annual Father-Son Banquet will be held Feb. 19 in the social rooms of the Delphos EUB Church with Lamar Roebuck, toastmaster. Music will be furnished by The GospelAires of Spencerville: Harold Moorman, first tenor; Melvin Morris, second tenor; Clarence Zimmerman, baritone; Roger Ditto, bass; and Larry Hasse, accompanist. The Delphos Jefferson Wildcats, hitting from all angles, outscored the Bearcats of Spencerville in every quarter Friday night as they wound up the season with a 76-50 victory. Five of the Wildcats got in the double figure column as Gordie Vogt hit for 16, Ed Jackson for 15, Jack DeWitt for 14, Kenny Jackson for 12 and Monte Druckemiller for 10. 75 Years Ago 1938 Members of the Delphos Kiwanis Club were royally entertained Tuesday night at their weekly meeting at the Beckman Hotel. The program was arranged by the instrumental music committeeb, Carl F. Dienstberger and Kenneth W. Findley, and included a variety of musical numbers. The program opened with an ensemble number, played by Carl Dienstberger and William Simmindinger, violins; Kenneth Findley and Gilbert Miller, clarinets, and Margaret Watkins, piano.

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The blessing of the new St. Charles wing of Delphos St. Johns High School at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow by the Most Rev. George Rahrig, bishop of Toledo, will climax the latest chapter in the story of the growth of the parochial school system. It is appropriately named for the patron saint of the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. Carl F. Reineck, who was so actively concerned in its construction. The story of St. Johns schools begins in 1870 when a school, 30x37 feet was erected near St. Johns cemetery at the present location of the New Delphos Manufacturing Co. It was replaced by a temporary church which was used while the present church was built. The St. Marys building, including at first, four rooms on the first floor and St. Marys hall on the second, was erected in 1887 while Father Hoeffel was pastor at St. Johns. When Father Rupert became pastor, he immediately started the construction of a new school building. It had 13 class rooms and a large auditorium. A fourroom frame building was added during the pastorate of Dr. John Sassen. Msgr. Reineck succeeded Dr. Sassen as pastor and he embarked on a school building program that was to be continuous until his death, March, 1962. Planned as early as 1945, the Fatima wing was completed in 1948 at a cost of $250,523. This added seven classrooms, some of which were used at the time by the high school. On May in 1952, contracts were signed for the new high school building on Second Street, the cost to be $240,000. A portable building, which occupied this site, was sold to the American Legion. Charles Myers was among the parishioners who contributed generously to the new high school building. Mr. Myers died in 1952 without seeing the result of his gift of $15,000 for a modern chemistry lab. Construction of the St. Charles wing began during the fall of 1961. It is 147 by 75 feet and built of cement blocks with brick facing. It contains seven standard classrooms, a biology lab, office with consultation rooms, book room, storage room and toilet facilities. Included in this most recent project was remodeling of two rooms in the older building to provide storage space and a journalism room. Complete cost of the project was $152,103. The active building program that has been continuous, has been made necessary by the ever increasing enrollment at St. Johns. In 1938, there were about 626 pupils in the grade school and 192 in the high school for a total of 818. By 1960, the total had increased to 1,156 and next year there will be a total estimated at 1,670. This year there will be 28 teaching sisters and about 20 lay teachers. Delphos Herald, Aug. 17, 1962 Knights of Columbus submit topics on which pupils in area Parochial Schools will write The Knights of Columbus committee, which is in charge of the English composition contest which the local council is conducting, has announced the subjects on which the pupils will write. The subject selected for the High School pupils is Is America on the verge of an Educational Decline?, that for the eighth grade is, Why I am proud that I am an American. Five parochial schools represented in the membership are expected to participate in the contest. These include Delphos, Ft. Jennings, Landeck, Ottoville and Cloverdale. A gold medal will be awarded by the Knights to the winner in the High School contest in each of these schools, while the winners of the eighth grade contest each will be awarded a silver medal. Delphos Herald, Mar. 30, 1920 Bandits Rob Van Del Drive-In A pair of armed robbers held up and robbed the Van Del DriveIn Theater, midway between Delphos and Van Wert on U.S. Route 30, at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and made a getaway with a $200 loot. Road blocks were set up throughout Van Wert, Auglaize and Mercer Counties but the robbers were not seen. Miss Joyce Gorrill, 17, of 233 West First street, cashier at the Van Del, had just finished getting the nights receipts ready for depositing at the bank, according to Sheriff W.L. Clay, when the two men walked up to the ticket office and asked permission to use the telephone, as they had car trouble. The car, believed to be a 1946 to 1948 model Dodge, had been parked along the highway, east of the theater. Shortly, one of the bandits jabbed a gun into the ribs of Stanley Ringwald, 16, an employee at the theater and told

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Ringwald and Miss Gorrill to hand over the money. The other robber told Joyce to empty her purse, but being big-hearted, he told her to keep her one dollar. The money taken included 30 rolls of change and an assortment of currency, Sheriff Clay reported. Before leaving, the bandits disconnected phone wires but employees got hold of an intercommunication system at the theater and the employees were able to notify the sheriffs office immediately. Delphos Herald, Aug. 17, 1955 Husband is Nazi Prisoner Mrs. Mary Myers, of Middle Point, has received word that her husband, Pvt. Harold Myers, 27, previously reported missing in action, is a prisoner in Germany and is confined in Stalag 11-B. Pvt. Myers, with an infantry division of the Seventh Army, was listed as missing in France. Mrs. Myers last letter from him was written two days before he was made a prisoner. The soldier, a Middle Point High School graduate and a former employee of the France Stone Company, entered service last April, and has been overseas since last October. He is the father of two small children, Gary and Deanna. Mrs. Myers, the former Mary Volk, learned through the War Department, that her brother, Lieut. Howard Volk, a Van Wert County casualty, was killed Aug. 25, 1944, while serving with a tank unit in France. Information stated that the tank, after direct hit by a Nazi shell, exploded and the entire tank crew was killed. Delphos Herald, April 5, 1945 New Delivery Wagon A new delivery wagon has been received here by M. Koehl to be used in delivering bread, cakes, etc. to different parts of the city for the Koehl Bakery. The wagon will be placed in service Monday. Sold Shoe Store Having sold our shoe store to Messrs. Marks & Bernstein, we are closing up the business and we earnestly request all those knowing themselves to be indebted to us to call at once at Roths meat market, where our books will be settled. Mittler & Mittler Delphos Herald, Sept. 13, 1942 Local Boxing Exhibition A boxing exhibition given by the San Felice Athletic Club in the Flick block, Thursday evening, drew a large crowd, many men from Lima and other places coming here to see the three events of which the principal feature was a ten-round bout between Jack McHenry of Montpelier, Ind., and Sam Axl, of Cleveland. Charley Maxwell, of Lima, acted as referee for the three events. The first of the preliminaries was a three-round bout between Clyde McHenry of Lima, and Fred Good of Toledo, lightweights. In the first round, Good had decidedly the advantage, but in the second, honors were about even. In the third, McHenry forced the fighting and when the bout ended, McHenry had much the advantage. A six round bout between Jimmy Gillen, of Van Wert, and Curly Gast, of Delphos, was called off at the opening of the first round. It was apparent that Gast was no match for Gillen. Before the opening of the final event, a number of athletes extended challenges. Battling Wells, of Cincinnati, who claims the welterweight championship of that city, challenged any man under 142 pounds. Otto Sutor of Elyria, welterweight wrestler and John Hermonson, heavyweight wrestler of Chicago, offered $25 to any man in their class who would stay with them 10 minutes without being thrown. Delphos Herald, Sept. 6, 1912 New Produce Company A new produce company has been established in the frame building on West Second Street, formerly occupied by J.M. Thatchers garage and workmen are now getting the building ready for the new firm. Gracely Bros. of Mendon and Spencerville, and Henry Fleck of New York City, are the members of the new firm which will be known as the New York Produce Company. The new company will handle only live poultry, no dressed poultry whatever being shipped in or out of their plant. The Gracely Brothers have been engaged in the produce business for 15 years and have plants in Spencerville and Mendon, while Mr. Fleck is interested in a big eastern produce company. It is the intention of the new company to send all their live poultry from those two places to Delphos

to ship to eastern markets. H.W. Gracely will have charge of the new plant and will move his family here, from Mendon. Delphos Herald, Jan. 3, 1912 Improvements Planned for Local Plant The local plant of the Lima Contractors Supply Co., south of the Water Works Park, is one of the busiest places in town, and now has about 50 employees at good wages. In the foundry department, a run of metal is made every work day in manufacturing cast iron sectional sewer pipe. From 7 to 9 tons of iron is used every day and in the smaller sizes of pipe the company is unable to catch up with their orders. Galvanized iron sectional sewer pipe is also being manufactured and is in great demand, especially in the south. Machinery has been ordered to make this sort of sewer pipe complete, and will be quite an addition to the companys business. Within the next 90 days, a large air compressor will be installed to be used in operating pneumatic tools and a large ten ton capacity electric crane will be put in use in the foundry and machine department. This plant is one of the stable institutions of this city employing a good force of men, and additions are being made from time to time. Delphos Herald, Apr. 21, 1911 Horses Frightened by Automobile A bad runaway accident, on West First street, Sunday morning just after attending high mass at St. Johns church, resulted in a two-seated carriage being badly broken up, and Mrs. Mary Frederick and her little daughter, Mildred, aged 5, being painfully bruised. Mrs. Frederick, who lives in Washington township, was accompanied by her children, Carl, Joseph, Francis, Lucille, Elnora and Mildred and Miss Lana Raabe were returning home when the team became frightened at an automobile. The boys had the horses under control, when they again became frightened at an auto standing in the street, between Bredeick and State streets, and started to run, one of the bits broke and it was impossible to control them. The horses dragged the carriage on to the lawn of M. Schmits home and striking a tree. Near State street the carriage overturned and the occupants were thrown out. One of the children had jumped out before it was overturned. Mrs. Frederick and daughter Mildred were very painfully bruised, while the others escaped injury. That one or more were not killed or badly injured is considered miraculous. The horses were stopped at the Heitz farm, just south of the railroad, to which point they dragged the tongue and double tree. Delphos Herald, Apr. 17, 1911 Little Girl Falls off Plank Bridge While little Carrie Hansan, aged 5, was crossing Ottawa river at Lima on plank bridge, she lost her balance and fell into the swiftly running water. Her older sister Flo, aged 9, ran along the stream to a bush that extended out into the water. She seized this with one hand and grabbed her sister as the swirling water brought her within reach. New Post Office Floor A new hardwood floor is being placed in the lobby of the post office, laid over the old floor which was almost worn through in places, particularly in front of the delivery windows. Delphos Herald, Apr. 17, 1911 Young Ladies Sodality Runs Country Store Unique and a thorough success in every way was the country store conducted by the Young Ladies Sodality of St. Johns Church at the City hall on Wednesday evening. It was a thoroughly enjoyable event for the vast throng which visited the City Hall. The young ladies had labored diligently, arranging for the event. A typical country store was arranged on one side of the spacious hall. Above the counter in the country store, was a sign with this inscription: It takes money to be popular. Take what you get. Give with a good spirit. Smile, pay your money quick. Behind the counter were accommodating clerks, who readily disposed of the sale articles. Groceries, hardware, wearing apparel and articles of every description were on sale. Ed Wulfhorst and Will Walsh, attired as typical patrons of a small country store, were prominent among the throng and attracted much attention. The fortune telling booth with an appropriate banner, Get your fortune told attracted much attention, and the fortune teller, Mrs. Ben Gladen, of Ft. Wayne, was kept busy in predicting the future for the ladies and gentlemen. Lunch and ice cream and cake were served, and cut flowers, cigars, cracker jack and candies were sold and netted

quite a sum. During the evening the visitors at the Hall were entertained by the Washington Township band, under the leadership of Fred Hempfling. The affair was given for the benefit of the new Parochial School. Delphos Herald, Apr. 20, 1911 Delphos Eagles Host Event Accompanied by three brass bands, nearly 500 members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, marched through Main street in a cold, driving rain Wednesday night at 8:30 oclock, from Second to Fifth streets and countermarched to the Eagles Hall on East Second street. Of this number, about 200 came from Wapakoneta on special cars over the Ohio Electric, and nearly 150 came from Van Wert. The Wapakoneta delegation was accompanied by a brass band, and the Merchants Band of Van Wert accompanied the Eagles from that city. Visitors were present from Lima, Spencerville and other places. More than 100 members of the Delphos lodge participated. Hand flambeaus were used for illumination during the street demonstration. First came the Delphos Eagles then Wapakoneta band, followed by their members, then the Van Wert band and lodge members, then the Peoples Band of Delphos. Then, 30 candidates brought up the rear. They were appropriately bannered so that the interested onlooking public were informed as to who were the victims. Hundreds of people were attracted by the stirring band music and caught the enthusiasm that pervaded the lodge members. The goat was well-groomed for the occasion and after the street parade, the candidates were hustled into the lodge room in the Krieft block and the fun began. We are not in position to tell first what happened and wouldnt if we could, but they certainly must have had a barrel of fun. And the candidates were non the worse for wear the next day. Although the Eagles Hall is a spacious one, it was inadequate to contain the large number of members present. Delphos Herald, Apr. 20, 1911 Earthquake Felt Here Delphos people experienced another earthquake shock at about 1 a.m. Tuesday. Although little damage was reported in this vicinity, the quake was more intense than the one a week ago. Many persons were awakened this morning by the sharp trembling of their beds. Windows rattled for several minutes and dishes rattled on shelves. Several reports of bottles and glasses being overturned were told by Delphos people. Rev. Fr. J. S. Joliat, seismologist of John Carroll University at Cleveland, believes that last nights quake was due to a slight readjustment of the earths crust in the neighborhood of Bellefontaine. The region was covered b y the glaciers some 25,000 years ago. Fr. Joliat looks for similar readjustments in the future with accompanying quakes but does not expect them to be any more severe than that of last night. Earthquakes are somewhat of a novelty for Delphos people, as there have only been comparatively few in the history of the city. Although the quakes have not been severe here, they give residents an experience which is not soon forgotten. Delphos Herald, Mar. 9, 1937 Expedition Seeks Gold of Lost Vessel Major R.A. Logan, manager of the mapping division of the Fairchild aerial surveys, left New York for a treasure hunt in Nova Scotia, which he says may net him at least $100,000 and perhaps $2,000,000. The treasure was the cargo of a French pay ship which fell into the hands of the English, off Cape Breton island about the year 1700. After various vicissitudes the crew of the French vessel managed to sink the vessel in Canadian lakes, but were prevented by the English from returning to claim it. All trace of it was eventually lost and repeated searches failed to give a hint of its whereabouts. Major Logan discovered last winter, in an old Spanish narrative, an account of how the treasure passed into the hands of a Spanish privateer. The captain of this vessel hanged the Frenchman who gave him the information, but the captain was prevented by the French from salvaging the treasure. He left the records for his son, however, and it is this record which Major Logan is using as his guide. Knowing the country well, Major Logan, last spring bought up all the land on which the treasure can possibly be hidden if the Spanish records are accurate. All I have to do now is dig, said the major just before his departure, and Im so sure Ive got the right dope Im willing to spend five months digging. Ill have two laborers helping me. Delphos Herald, Aug. 19, 1926

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TODAY 9-11:30 a.m. Delphos Project Recycle at Delphos Fuel and Wash. 9 a.m. to noon Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. St. Vincent DePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open. 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Delphos Postal Museum is open. 12:15 p.m. Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire and Rescue 1-3 p.m. Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. SUNDAY 8-11:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus benefit for St. Johns School at the hall, Elida Ave. 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. MONDAY 11:30 a.m. The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at the Delphos Public Library for luncheon and program. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 6:30 p.m. Shelter from the Storm support group meets in the Delphos Public Library basement. 7 p.m. Washington Township Trustees meet at the township house. Delphos City Council meets at the Delphos Municipal Building, 608 N. Canal St. 7:30 p.m. Jefferson Athletic Boosters meet at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth St. Spencerville village council meets at the mayors office. Delphos Eagles Auxiliary meets at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth St. TUESDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 1-3 p.m. Delphos Area Visiting Nurses offer free blood pressure checks at Delphos Discount Drugs. 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets at Trinity United Methodist Church, 211 E. Third St. 7:30 p.m. Elida School Board meets at the high school office. Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, 310 W. Second St. Fort Jennings Village Council meets at Fort Jennings Library. WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. - noon Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main St. Kalida.

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Students in Kindergarten A at St. Johns Elementary

Students in Kindergarten A at St. JohnsElementary School are, front from left, Jeffrey Neumeier, Drew Boggs, James Giambruno-Fuge, Isaiah Freewalt and Trey Wannemacher; row two, Miranda Chambers, Grace Moenter, Ava Schaffner and Layla Calvelage; and back, Marley Haunhorst, Aliah Ferguson, Rory Youngpeter, Melaina Kroeger and Ellie Rahrig. (Delphos Herald staff photo)

Daisy has been described as a springer spaniel without the feathers. This 1 1/2-yearold American bulldog and boxer mix combines a breathtaking face and petite frame with a gorgeous coat and astounding athleticism. Daisy has terrific markings, including a white tail tip and paws.

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Navy Seaman Miranda K. Barnes, daughter of Stacie J. and Timothy A. Barnes of Spencerville, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Barnes completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. Barnes is a 2011 graduate of Spencerville Local Schools.

Allan is a brown and grey tabby who is full of cat mischief. He turns anything into a cat toy. His face is stunning - a very handsome guy with a sparkling personality to match.
name Sally Jack Russell, F, 4 yrs, black and tan, docked tail, name Lily Black Lab mix, M, 1 year, fixed, shots, name Mafasa Schnauzer Terrier, F, 5 years, black/white/gray, spayed, shots, name Sophie Puppies Mix, M, F, 6 weeks, brown and white, cream and white, medium size For more information on these pets or if you are in need of finding a home for your pet contact The Animal Protective League from 9-5 weekdays at (419) 749-2976. If you are looking for a pet not listed call to be put on a waiting list in case something becomes available. Donations or correspondence can be sent to PO Box 321, Van Wert, OH 45891.

The following pets are available for adoption through The Van Wert Animal Protective League: Cats F, 4 years, shots, dew clawed, fixed, gray tiger, name Rosey Kittens M, F, 7 months, tiger-gray and black F, 12 weeks, gray tiger, long haired F, 12 weeks, tabby, gray M, 12 weeks, wormed, black with white feet and belly M, F, 7 weeks, calico, gray M, F, 6 months, angora, gray striped M, F, 9 weeks, tiger Dogs Pit Bull, F, 5 yrs, fawn, name Cocoa Jack Russell Papillon, F, 8 yrs, spayed, black and white,

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Pirates hold off Jefferson in NWC

Blue Jays survive overtime

By FRANK GERMAN The Delphos Herald fjohngerman@gmail.com DELPHOS Sold-out Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium erupted Friday night in a close duel between the Blue Jays of St. Johns and the Cardinals of New Bremen. The Jays pulled off the cardiac win in overtime to beat Midwest Athletic Conference New Bremen 64-57 for the last home game for four seniors. The four seniors that were honored before the game were Ryan Buescher, Curtis Geise, Cole Fischbach and Seth Bockey. The game ended in a tie at the end of regulation at 49-all. The Cardinals won the tip and scored the first basket in overtime with a bunny shot from Nolan Fox. Geise answered back 50 seconds later with a 12-foot bank shot at the 2:55 mark. Eric Clark fouled Andrew Michael, putting him at the charity stripe where he sank both shots. Buescher tied it back up at 53 with a layup in traffic in the middle of the lane with 1:58 left. Fox got a putback, giving them the lead. The Jays got the lead at 56-55 when Geise hit a bank shot and was fouled, nailing the and-1 free throw. Parker Manger retook the lead for New Bremen with a fadeaway jumper but the Jays came right back with 26.4 seconds left when Geise made both free throws from a technical foul on Cardinals coach Adam Dougherty, putting the Jays in the lead for the night. The Cardinals had to foul to get back into the game and with 10.9 seconds left, Geise once again hit both of his foul shots for a 60-57 lead. The last points of the game came from two sets of foul shots. Buescher was fouled with 2.9 seconds left, sending him to the charity stripe. He made the first one and when Dougherty received his second technical of the night, he got thrown out of the game. Jays coach Aaron Elwer put Geise at the line for these two shots, which he made. Buescher then came back to the line for his second shot, which finished the Jays scoring. I am happy for our four seniors with this being the last home game; to go out

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Tyler Mox hit a baseline By JIM METCALFE duck-under with 24 ticks on jmetcalfe@ the clock, Jefferson tied the delphosherald.com BLUFFTON When score at 12-12. The Wildcats contintwo teams like Jefferson and Bluffton are struggling to put ued that mini-surge with wins together, all a coach four straight points to open can really ask for is to have the second: a Smith backhis team with a chance to door layin at 7:48 and two Thompson singles win at the end. at 7:24; to take That was the scetheir largest lead of nario when the two 16-12. Back came Northwest Conference the Pirates and the boys hardwood teams lead changed hands met up at The Pirates three times in the last Lair inside Bluffton 3:25, despite Smith High School9Friday canning another night. six counters. When Alas for the visSmith Donley swished a iting Wildcats, they triple from the left couldnt come through wing at the 40-second mark, in the end, falling 46-39. As Jefferson (4-15, 2-6 Bluffton led 23-21. The Pirates led despite NWC) head man Marc Smith acknowledged, his team was committing 10 fouls in the first half and having four playing with a heavy heart. Alex Neubert wasnt players with two. The Pirates worked their here tonight because of the death of his grandfather and way to the biggest lead a lot of his teammates took it of the first three periods, hard. That put what you saw 29-23, on a 3-ball by Kistler out there on the floor tonight with seven minutes showin much better perspective, ing. The Wildcats showed he explained. Those kids their mettle, battling back in the locker room are hurt- behind their man-to-man ing right now with what defense and forging a 30-29 happened this week. I was edge on a running banker by concerned with our prepara- Jettinghoff at 2:41. However, tion all week before of that; Ault hit a putback at 2:08 again, it puts things in a dif- that gave the hosts the lead for good and as time was ferent light. Bluffton (9-11, 3-5 NWC) winding down, the Pirates missed a pair of shots, had worked its way with the rebound to a 34-30 lead being back-tapped to after three quarDonley just right of ters on a bankedthe key. His 23-foot in three by senior banker sank as time Michael Donley, expired for a 34-30 who celebrated his edge. final home game In total, Jefferson at Bluffton with a connected on 14-ofgame-high 19 mark35 shots (1-of-6 triers, including three bombs, and added Thompson ples, for 40 percent; 10-of-15 at the line seven boards. A triple of Jefferson junior (66.7%); assumed 24 caroms Austin Jettinghoff (7 mark- (4 offensive); and added 14 ers, 3 assists) just 11 seconds miscues and 20 fouls. They into the fourth period got host Van Wert Monday. Bluffton finished 17-ofthe Wildcats within 34-33 and after a trade of baskets: 41 shooting, 4-of-12 downBlufftons Mitchell Ault town, for 41.5 percent; with (team-leading 9 rebounds) 32 caroms, 11 offensive; and and Jefferson junior Ross 18 fouls. They visit Vanlue Thompson (9 markers, Tuesday. In junior varsity action, game-high 11 boards), the score stood 36-35, Bluffton, Bluffton evened its mark at with 6:58 remaining. The 10-10 with a 45-30 triumph. Joel Siefkers eight points Pirates missed a fielder and turned it over twice (13 for was high for the victors. Junior Tyler Rice was the game) while the Wildcats missed three shots from the high scorer for everybody field before Ault put in a with 11 for the Wildcats basket in the paint at 4:51 for (4-14). VARSITY a 38-35 lead. JEFFERSON (39) After a Jefferson miss and Austin Jettinghoff 3-0-7, Zach an exchange of turnovers, Ricker 1-3-5, Ross Thompson 1-7-9, the Pirates began to try and Trey Smith 6-0-12, Tyler Mox 2-0-4, spread the floor and force Dalton Hicks 1-0-2, Tyler Rice 0-0-0. the visitors to chase and foul, Totals 3-1-10/15-39. BLUFFTON (46) which they did. The Pirates Austin Bricker 1-2-4, Noah missed a pair of front ends Robbie Stratton 0-2-2, of the bonus but the visi- Stratton 0-1-1,0-0-0, Levi Kistler 5-0Trent Phillips tors couldnt take advantage, 11, Michael Donley 7-2-19, Jordan missing two tries. Donley Skilliter 0-0-0, David Evans 1-0-2, hit an 8-footer at 1:16 for a Mitchell Ault 3-1-7. Totals 13-4-8/175-point lead and the teams 46. Score by Quarters: traded a pair of foul shots Jefferson 12 9 9 9 - 39 each: Thompson at 52.8 secBluffton 6 12 11 18 - 47 onds and Austin Bricker at Three-point goals: Jefferson, 49.3. Jefferson senior Zach Jettinghoff; Bluffton, Donley 3, Kistler. Ricker hit two singles at 39.5 JUNIOR VARSITY ticks to get the Cats within JEFFERSON (30) 42-39 but those were their Ryan Goergens 0-0-0, last points. Bluffton hit 4-of- Teman 2-1-5, Kurt Wollenhaupt Josh 1-06 singles in the final 28.8 3, Joe Gorman 1-1-3, Justin Stewart ticks to finish 6-of-11 in the 1-0-2, Zavier Buzard 0-0-0, Jordan period (8-of-17 for the night Herron 1-0-2, Carter Mox 1-2-4, Tyler for 47.1%) and seal the deal. Rice 3-5-11. Totals 9-1-9/14-30. BLUFFTON (45) All we wanted was a Braden Skilliter 1-0-2, James chance at the end but we Harrod 0-0-0, Kyle Swank 2-2-6, Eli didnt execute our offense Runk 3-0-7, Bret Rumer 1-2-4, Gabe the second half, especially Meyer 0-0-0, Devin Luginbuhl 1-1-3, down the stretch. We showed Brady Parkins 3-0-6, Joel Siefker 3-0a little bit of our immatu- 8, Nick Swisher 2-0-4, Trent Phillips rity, Smith continued. It 1-2-4, Schriner 0-1-1. Totals 14-3didnt matter if it was in the 8/17-45. by Quarters: Score open floor our coming out of Jefferson 8 9 6 7 - 30 a timeout, we didnt get what Bluffton 14 10 10 11 - 45 we wanted done; give credit Three-point goals: Jefferson, to Bluffton and its defense Wollenhaupt; Bluffton, Siefker 2, for that. We talked about Runk. being better defensively and on the boards and we did that; it just came down to the offensive end. Well come back ready for Monday. Miller City upsets Lady In the first three periods, Musketeers there were seven ties and MILLER CITY In the seven lead changes, with the annual season-ending Friday largest lead by either team night Putnam County League being six. girls basketball game between In the first period alone, Fort Jennings and Miller City, there were six ties and one the host Wildcats rallied with a lead change, with each team 26-12 second half to knock off leading for about half the the Lady Musketeers 35-33 at time. Jefferson freshman J. Harry Leopold Gymnasium. Trey Smith (team-leading Melissa Michel paced the 12 markers) and Blufftons hosts with 13 points and seven Levi Kistler (11 counters) boards. countered each other with The Lady Musketeers (8-14, six points each. When junior

With his dribble-drive taken away, St. Johns senior Curtis Geise went to his jump shot like in this instance to lead the Blue Jays with 30 markers. He and three other seniors played their final home game at Arnzen Gymnasium in a thrilling overtime victory over New Bremen. (Delphos Herald/Tom Morris) with a win with so much on the line, Elwer relayed. We had a complete team effort to not give in. It looked pretty bleak at the end of the fourth quarter but we never gave up and we played really well in the overtime. I am really proud of that group of guys. The Jays entered the fourth quarter down 38-32 but came out swinging with a long shot just inside the 3-point arc from Bockey. Ryan Koester got in the act with 12-footer from the left side to pull within four. Buescher fouled Ben Homan at 4:56 left in regulation, with him hitting the front end of the 1-and-1. Geise pulled the Jays within one with a 12-foot jumper for a 39-38 score. Homan hit both free throws with 3:47 left to widen the lead to three but then fouled Andy Grothouse, who sank both of his free throws, Geise, with 3:15 left, nailed a layin-and-1 to put the Jays up for the first time since late in the second quarter. Bremens Luke Schwieterman tied it back up with a 1-handed toss from inside the paint. The Cardinals went up by two but Grothouse tied it 45-all with a 15-footer from the right wing. Homan made 1-of-2 free throws and Carson Manger then extended the lead for New Bremen by nailing two more free throws. New Bremen looked like they might have put the nail in the coffin for the Jays when Parker Manger hit 1-of-2 throws to give the Cardinals a 4-point lead with 17.9 seconds left in regulation. The Jays did not quit and Geise was fouled in 3-point land for a trip to the line for three shots. He missed the first and hit the next two. Bremen had a chance to put the game away with 12.4 seconds left but missed both foul shots. Geise did it once again for the Jays, getting a layup from in the paint with 5.4 seconds left to tie the game up. The Cardinals were not out yet, until Carson

Spencerville defense thwarts Lancers

By JIM COX DHI Correspondent sports@timesbulletin.com SPENCERVILLE Spencerville coach Kevin Sensabaugh said that without a doubt, it was the best defensive game his team had played in a long time. Lincolnview wont question that. The Bearcats dominated from start to finish Friday night, routing the Lancers 60-31. Spencerville is now 11-7 overall and 7-1 in the Northwest Conference. Lincolnview is 8-12 and 4-4. The Bearcats will play at Paulding next Friday for at least a share of the NWC crown. Lima Central Catholic also 7-1 in the NWC hosts Bluffton. Junior point guard Ben Bowers scored seven firstquarter points on two treys and a free throw to stake the Cats to a 13-3 lead after one period. Spencerville was even hotter in the second stanza, leading 33-10 at the rest break. At that point, the hosts were shooting 52 percent (11-of-21) from the field, while the visitors were struggling mightily at 17 percent (3-of-18). It was more of the same in the third period, during which the Bearcats shot 5-of-9 and the Lancers were 2-for-16. Spencerville led 50-17 after three. Two minutes into the fourth period, Sensabaugh went to his deep bench and Lancer coach Brett Hammons did likewise a couple of minutes later. The Lancers won the fourth quarter 14-10. Theyre a dangerous team, said Sensabaugh of the Lancers. Theyve got three good guards that can play. They had a great game last weekend (an upset win over Paulding). I thought they were playing a lot better basketball. Our guys really came to play defensively. We set the tone early with our defensive energy and that did wonders for us the rest of the game. Our guys were ready. They were locked in and thats the best weve played defensively in a long time. We had a game plan coming in, said Hammons. We knew we were gonna go against a man defense but Spencerville took us out of what we wanted to do. Theyre physical on the defensive end and they kind of pushed us around and made things extremely difficult for us. I thought after awhile, we started to force some stuff instead of letting the game come to us and were taking tough, contested shots, but thats a testament to their defense. Theyre a good team. Theyre 7-1 now in the conference for a reason. For the game as a whole, the Cats shot a red-hot 54 percent (20-of-37) from the field, while the Lancers suffered through a 20-percent (9-of-44) night. Both teams were solid from the stripe: Lincolnview 75 percent (9-of-12), Spencerville 67 percent (14-of-21). The Bearcats won the boards 28-21 and had one less turnover, 14-15. Eleven Bearcats got into the scoring column, led by Derek Goecke, Devon Cook and Bowers with 11, 10 and nine, respectively. Kyle Williams and Justis Dowdy had nine and eight, respectively, for Lincolnview. Williams came into the game averaging 16.3 points per game but eight of his points in this one came during the first three minutes of the fourth quarter. Its hard on em, said Hammons as his players cooled down in the locker room. Theyre not happy in there and you dont expect em to be. Like I told em, we

VARSITY NEW BREMEN (57) Carson Manger 1-3-6-17, Luke Schwieterman 2-0-2-6, Parker Manger 3-0-3-9, Alex Speelman 1-0-0-2, Justin Heitkamp 2-0-0-4, Ben Homan 6-0-719. Totals 15-3-18-57. ST. JOHNS (64) Andy Grothouse 1-0-2-4, Ryan Buescher 3-1-6-15, Eric Clark 0-1-0-3, Aaron Hellman 1-0-0-2, Ryan Koester 0-1-0-3, Curtis Geise 7-2-10-30, Cole Fischbach 0-0-0-0, Evan Hays 0-1-03, Tyler Conley 0-0-0-0, Seth Bockey 2-0-0-4. Totals 14-6-18-64. Score by Quarters: New Bremen 13 13 12 11(8) - 57 St. Johns 12 10 10 17(15) - 64

Manger missed a 1-handed 12-foot shot at the buzzer. We were not that tough with it at the end and we did not make plays and their kids did, Dougherty opined. Give Coach Elwer and his kids a lot of credit. They compete and play really hard and really well. The Jays played right with the Cardinals in the first quarter. They started down by three points with a 3-pointer from Carson Manger but Geise answered back with one of his two on the night. New Bremen ended up with a 4-point lead at the 5:56 mark with back-to-back shots from Homan. The Blue Jays fought back to take the lead 12-10 with 1:13 left in the quarter with Buescher getting a layup but the Cardinals closed out the first quarter with a 3-point shot from Carson Manger to end the quarter 13-12. New Bremen extended its lead in the second quarter, going up 18-13 at the 4:40 mark. The Jays chiseled their way back to take the lead 22-20 at the 2:41 mark with a 16-footer by Bockey from the left wing. New Bremen then started its way to take back the lead. Carson Manger hit the front end of two foul shots, then hit a 3-pointer from the right corner. Carson Manger was not done in the quarter, finishing it with two foul shots to end the quarter up 26-22. In the third quarter, the Blue Jays kept within striking distance but never took the lead. They were down by as many as eight points at one point but ended up six points down to end the quarter, 38-32. St. Johns improves to 14-4 overall (7-1 MAC) and visits to Bath tonight. New Bremen falls to 17-4 overall (7-2 MAC) and hosts Spencerville tonight.

have to bounce back. We gotta understand the things we did wrong and correct them. We need to recognize what we did right and build on it. We have to come back to practice Monday ready to go. The Lincolnview jayvees (13-8) rolled to a 44-27 win. Chandler Adams, Derek Friesner and Austin Leeth led the Lancer scoring with 12, 10 and nine. Mason Nourse had 18 for Spencerville (4-13). Spencerville hosts New B r e m e n tonight, while Lincolnview hosts Allen East Friday.
Nick Leeth 0 2-3 2, Carey 2 0-0 5, Williams 3 1-2 9, Dowdy 2 3-4 8, McCleery 1 1-1 3, Hayden Ludwig 0 2-2 2, Adams 1 0-0 2, Miller 0 0-0 0, Farmer 0 0-0 0, Evans 0 0-0 0, Brooks Ludwig 0 0-0 0, Austin Leeth 0 0-0 0, Katalenas 0 0-0 0. Totals 9 9-12 31. Spencerville (60) Corso 1 1-2 3, Roberts 2 1-2 6, Zach Goecke 2 1-2 5, Bowers 2 3-4 9, Derek Goecke 5 1-3 11, Crites 1 2-2 5, Cook 3 2-2 10, Patton 1 0-0 2, Wisher 0 1-2 1, Miller 1 2-2 4, McCormick 2 0-0 4. Totals 20 14-21 60. Score by quarters: Lincolnview - 3 7 7 14 - 31 Spencerville - 13 20 17 10 - 60 Three-point field goals: Lincolnview 4 (Williams 2, Dowdy, Carey), Spencerville 6 (Cook 2, Bowers 2, Crites, Roberts). (31) Lincolnview

1-6 PCL) were topped by senior Macy Schroeders 17 counters. They lost despite forcing 22 turnovers (10 of their own). Fort Jennings opens Division IV sectional action Tuesday at Bluffton versus Kalida in the second game. FORT JENNINGS (33) Alyssa Schimmoeller 1-00-2, Macy Schroeder 5-1-4-17, Ashley Gable 0-2-0-6, Gabbi German 1-0-2-4, Emily Kehres 2-0-0-4. Totals 9/26-3/10-6/833.

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MILLER CITY (35) Brandi Gerschutz 0-1-1-4, Liz Klear 1-0-1-3, Amanda Simon 0-0-1-1, Melissa Michel 5-0-3-13, Haley Lammers 2-02-6, Carolyn Niese 4-0-0-8. Totals 12/26-1/9-8/17-35. Score by Quarters: Fort Jennings 2 19 4 8 - 33 Miller City 4 5 12 14 - 35 Rebounds: Fort Jennings 15, Miller City 23. Turnovers: Fort Jennings 10, Miller City 22. JV score: 34-29 (Fort

Jennings). The teams had battled all night with neither team gaining Last-second 3 lifts Kalida more than a 7-point lead. boys The first basket of the game By DAVE BONINSEGNA was a long-range shot, as was The Delphos Herald the last, with the latter being the zsportslive@yahoo.com biggest; Adam Langhals nailed CONTINENTAL The his second three of the game, phrase It aint over til its over this one from the volleyball was never more true than in line on the Kalida side of the the Kalida Wildcats contest court, with the high-lofting shot against the Continental Pirates banking high off the backboard in boys Putnam County League and into the bucket to send the basketball action on Friday Wildcats fans into a frenzy as night at The Pirates Cove. See ROUNDUP, page 7

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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Ohio Division of Wildlife Shooting ranges open soon Just like the return of the red-winged blackbird, another true sign of springs arrival is the annual reopening of the Ohio Division of Wildlifes Class A shooting ranges. Public shooting ranges operated by the ODNR DOW in District One will open for the year on Feb. 27. Two different counties in central Ohio (Delaware and Fayette counties) offer rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery ranges. Ranges are classified by the type of facilities offered and whether they are supervised. A Class A range requires a shooting range permit for all persons 18 years and older. Shooters age 17 and under are not required to purchase a permit but must be accompanied by and directly monitored by an adult (age 18 years or older) holding a valid shooting range permit. Range permits are available at all hunting and fishing license outlets and online at www.WildOhio.com. Permits are not sold at the ranges and must be purchased before arriving. Also, please remember to bring your own single-sheet paper targets and target holder. In central Ohio, Delaware Wildlife Area in Delaware County and Deer Creek Wildlife Area in Fayette County offer Class A ranges. They are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Wednesday-Sunday beginning Feb. 27. Opening day and hours of operation for other Class A ranges may vary; however, all are closed every Monday and Tuesday as well as the following dates: Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (also closed all of January and February). The $24 annual shooting range permit allows the permit-holder to access any of the five Division of Wildlife owned Class A ranges throughout the year. A 1-day shooting range permit is $5 and allows permit-holder to access a Class A range for one visit. These permits partially offset the cost of the shooting range attendant, restroom facilities, maintenance, trash removal and improvements. All ranges are subject to closing during inclement weather or flooding conditions. Range users are advised to contact the District One office at (614) 644-3925 and/or visit the public ranges page on the WildOhio.com website for general information as well as the latest range closure report. The nearest ranges include: District Two Office, Hancock County (Archery Only Class D), 419-424-5000; Oxbow Wildlife Area, Defiance County (Shotgun Only Class C), 419-424-5000; and St. Marys Fish Hatchery, Auglaize County (Archery Only - D), 419-394-5170. Find more places to shoot at wheretoshoot.org Hunters harvest nearly 219,000 White-Tailed Deer in Ohio in 2012-13 COLUMBUS Deer-archery season ended Feb. 3, bringing the white-tailed deer season to a close. Hunters harvested 218,910 white-tailed deer during Ohios 2012-13 hunting seasons for all implements, according to the ODNR. Hunters checked 219,748 deer in 2011-12, a difference of less than 1,000 deer this season. Ohio has become one of the nations top destinations for hunting white-tailed deer, said ODNR Director James Zehringer. We would like to thank the nearly 500,000 outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen that participated during this hunting season. It is their efforts in the field that help us provide some of the best outdoor recreational opportunities in the country. The Ohio counties that reported the most checked deer for all implements during the 2012-13 season: Coshocton (7,413), Licking (6,928), Tuscarawas (6,813), Muskingum (6,457), Guernsey (6,151), Harrison (5,365), Knox (5,288), Ashtabula (4,974), Carroll (4,825) and Belmont (4,731). The top seven counties remained unchanged from last season. Hunters continue to support alternate methods to report deer kills. Since the deer season began on Sept. 29, 2012, 44 percent of hunters phoned in their report, 40 percent reported online and 16 percent traveled to a license agents location. Ohios first modern-day deer-gun season opened in 1943 in three counties and hunters checked 168 deer. Deer hunting was allowed in all 88 counties in 1956; hunters harvested 3,911 deer during the 1-week season. The white-tailed deer is the most popular game animal in Ohio and is frequently pursued by generations of hunters. Ohio ranks eighth nationally in annual huntingrelated sales and 10th in the number of jobs associated with the hunting-related industry. Each year, hunting has an $859 million economic impact in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more. For more information on deer and deer hunting, visit wildohio.com. A list of all white-tailed deer checked by hunters during the 2012-2013 hunting season is shown below. The first number following the countys name shows the harvest numbers for 2013 and the 2012 numbers are in parentheses - Adams: 4,111 (4,208); Allen: 1,110 (1,037); Ashland: 3,149 (2,894); Ashtabula: 4,974 (4,645); Athens: 4,387 (4,385); Auglaize: 986 (731); Belmont: 4,731 (4,785); Brown: 2,933 (3,086); Butler: 1,498 (1,583); Carroll: 4,825 (4,751); Champaign: 1,453 (1,614); Clark: 862 (930); Clermont: 3,141 (3,304); Clinton: 1,007 (1,015); Columbiana: 3,893 (3,843); Coshocton: 7,413 (7,972); Crawford: 1,236 (1,110); Cuyahoga: 713 (692); Darke: 1,004 (819); Defiance: 1,911 (1,757); Delaware: 1,901 (1,943); Erie: 719 (689); Fairfield: 2,608 (2,741); Fayette: 302 (282); Franklin: 879 (846); Fulton: 980 (846); Gallia: 3,370 (3,435); Geauga: 2,131 (2,422); Greene: 1,105 (1,073); Guernsey: 6,151 (6,432); Hamilton: 2,175 (2,256); Hancock: 1,338 (1,189); Hardin: 1,306 (1,145); Harrison: 5,365 (5,717); Henry: 750 (723); Highland: 3,250 (3,304); Hocking: 4,206 (4,348); Holmes: 4,565 (4,747); Huron: 2,298 (2,200); Jackson: 3,440 (3,233); Jefferson: 4,161 (4,119); Knox: 5,288 (5,374); Lake: 1,004 (836); Lawrence: 2,672 (2,959); Licking: 6,928 (7,276); Logan: 2,094 (2,284); Lorain: 2,460 (2,424); Lucas: 677 (707); Madison: 452 (550); Mahoning: 2,034 (1,890); Marion: 901 (830); Medina: 1,978 (2,031); Meigs: 3,832 (4,000); Mercer: 804 (625); Miami: 961 (827); Monroe: 3,478 (3,727); Montgomery: 804 (676); Morgan: 3,597 (3,513); Morrow: 1,936 (1,898); Muskingum: 6,457 (6,631); Noble: 3,513 (3,936); Ottawa: 379 (416); Paulding: 1,194 (1,127); Perry: 3,477 (3,553); Pickaway: 1,044 (1,049); Pike: 2,262 (2,367); Portage: 2,280 (2,702); Preble: 1,205 (999); Putnam: 786 (733); Richland: 3,878 (4,038); Ross: 3,559 (3,742); Sandusky: 794 (766); Scioto: 2,821 (2,887); Seneca: 1,923 (1,609); Shelby: 1,294 (1,009); Stark: 2,597 (2,181); Summit: 1,417 (1,494); Trumbull: 3,553 (3,310); Tuscarawas: 6,813 (6,953); Union: 961 (996); Van Wert: 638 (646); Vinton: 3,395 (3,177); Warren: 1,605 (1,634); Washington: 4,091 (4,223); Wayne: 2,108 (1,948); Williams: 2,096 (2,099); Wood: 863 (705) and Wyandot: 1,670 (1540). Total: 218,910 (219,748). Biologists estimate over 20 Black Bears sighted in Northeast Ohio during 2012 AKRON Biologists estimate a total of 23 individual black bears accounted for 37 confirmed sightings in 14 northeast Ohio counties last year, according to the ODNR, DOW. The number of confirmed sightings is up from 26 in 2011. We experienced two or three specific bears that were very active and therefore highly visible to Geauga and Portage county residents, said Scott Peters, wildlife management supervisor for District Three, DOW. The number of sightings slightly increased in 2012 mostly due to this activity. Many factors contribute to fluctuating bear movement annually, including weather, lack or high availability of food sources and the presence of other bears. Sightings were reported beginning in late February and continuing each month through mid-December. The majority of bears were reported May through August, which is the peak of black bear breeding and dispersal of young male bears. Of the 37 confirmed sightings, 15 were confirmed as conflict or nuisance behavior, such as damage to bird feeders, beehives and garbage containers, as well as consumption of pet food. Trumbull County led northeast Ohio with 10 confirmed sightings, followed by Portage with six and Ashtabula, Geauga, and Mahoning counties with five each. Confirmed sightings include such details as photographs, tracks, scat and reports directly from wildlife officials. The Division began formally keeping records of black bear observations in 1993. Since that time, bears have been confirmed in over half of Ohios 88 counties. Most observations occur in northeast and southern Ohio. Efforts to monitor the black bear have been supported by the Wildlife Diversity and Endangered Species fund, which receives donations from Ohioans through the state income tax check-off program and by the purchase of cardinal license plates and Wildlife Legacy Stamps. Individuals wanting to donate to the fund can also donate online at www.wildohio.com The black bear is listed as endangered in Ohio and protected by state law. For more information about Ohios wildlife species, visit www. wildohio.com OWC to consider new proposals COLUMBUS An October antlerless-only white-tailed deer muzzleloader hunting season, extended hunting hours and new bag limits were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council. The proposed antlerless-only muzzleloader hunting season would be Oct. 12-13 and scheduled for the second weekend of October in subsequent years. The proposal includes making the October muzzleloader season for antlerless deer only, regardless of the method of take, and eliminating both the bonus gun weekend in December and the early muzzleloader season at three public hunting areas (Salt Fork Wildlife Area, Shawnee State Forest and Wildcat Hollow). Hunting hours are proposed to be extended 30 minutes past sunset for all deer firearms seasons, including the weeklong deer-gun season, youth season and muzzleloader seasons. This will make the hours the same as archery season. County bag limits are proposed to replace deer zones. Proposed bag limits will be two, three or four deer, determined by county. The proposed statewide bag limit is nine deer with additional controlled hunt opportunities, which do not count against the statewide bag limit. The 9-deer bag limit is reduced from last seasons 18. It is also proposed that antlerless permits will only be valid until the Sunday before the deer-gun season. Urban deer zones would be eliminated. Hunters may harvest only one buck in Ohio, regardless of the method of take or location. Proposed deer bag limits, from the following counties combined: One either-sex permit, one antlerless permit (eight counties): Darke, Erie, Fayette, Hancock, Madison, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood. Two either-sex permits, one antlerless permit (23 counties): Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Gallia, Harrison, Henry, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Logan, Meigs, Mercer, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Van Wert and Washington. Three either-sex permits, one antlerless permit (57 counties): Adams, Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Clinton, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Defiance, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Fulton, Geauga, Greene, Guernsey, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Holmes, Huron, Knox, Lake, Licking, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Paulding, Pickaway, Pike, Portage, Putnam, Richland, Scioto, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Vinton, Warren, Wayne, Williams and Wyandot. Proposed seasons for 2013-14: Deer archery: Sept. 28, 2013 - Feb. 2, 2014. Deer antlerless muzzleloader: Oct. 12-13, 2013. Youth deer gun: Nov. 16-17, 2013. Deer gun: Dec. 2-8, 2013. Deer muzzleloader: Jan. 4-7, 2014. The start of fall turkey hunting season is proposed to be moved to the Monday following the antlerless deer muzzleloader season. The proposed fall turkey hunting season is Oct. 14 - Dec. 1, 2013. Butler, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hamilton, Huron, Seneca and Warren counties are proposed to be added to the existing list of counties open, which would bring the total to 56 counties. Deer and fall wild turkey permits would go on sale June 1, instead of March 1. Changes in hunting regulations are proposed by Division biologists and wildlife management staff. These proposed changes, if approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council, will take effect for the 2013-14 hunting seasons. Open houses will be held statewide March 2 for public input on the proposals and public comments are welcome online at wildohio.com. After receiving public input, the OWC will vote at its April 17 meeting. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr. com.

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the guests came away with a thrilling 41-39 victory. In the final six seconds of the game, each team hit a 3-point shot; Austin Mansfield draining his with :06 showing on the clock to give the Pirates a 39-38 edge but a lot can happen in six seconds. The Cats brought the ball to mid-court and called a timeout. When they executed the play out of the huddle, Langhals sent the Kalida fans home happy. The teams hit a total of nine triples in the game, none bigger than that of Langhals. Devin Kortokrax led all scorers with 14 points for the Wildcats (7-12, 5-2 PCL); Randy Zeller added 13, going 6-of-7 from the foul line. Continental (6-13, 0-6 PCL) was paced by Tyler Dockery; the senior nailed three from long range and ended with 12 markers, Chaz Slattman contributed 10 in the effort. The start of the contest set the tone for how the rest of the night would go: the foes traded long-range baskets. Zeller gave the guests a 6-3 lead as all three made buckets early on were from beyond the arc. Kalida went up 8-5 early but Dockery nailed a three to tie the game at 8-8 with 3:00 to go in the first frame. Three minutes later, the score was still tied, this time at 10-10. The second frame saw its first real momentum swing as the Wildcats went on a 7-0 run and took a 19-12 lead after Kortokrax took to the baseline for two. However, the hosts delivered back. Dalton Bradford (9 points) hit backto-back shots, ironically nailing a 3-pointer at the buzzer to cut the Kalida lead to 21-18 heading into the break The guests held the lead for much of the third stanza but on a Dockery 3-pointer, the Pirates tied the game at 25-25 with just over two minutes left in the frame. Dockery gave Continental a brief lead with a minute to go, hitting the front end of two shots from the foul line, but Zeller nailed a deuce with 36 seconds showing on the clock to give the guests a 29-26 advantage at the end of three. Thats when things got interesting: both teams got into foul trouble with three Continental players and three

The Ottoville Knights of Columbus recently held its free throw contest for boys and girls ages 10-14. Pictured are the winners: front row, left to right: Dalton Davis, Ethan Geise, Alexa Honigford, Kalyssa Jones and Kasey Knippen; and back row, Josh Thorbahn, Brendon Siefker, Eric Von Sossan, Alicia Honigford and Amber Miller. They then participated in the district free contest held in Kalida. Alexa Honigford, Josh Thorbahn, Eric Von Sossan, Alice Honigford and Amber Miller won their age divisions at Kalida and now move on to regional competition being held in Ottawa later this month. (Photo submitted)

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Wildcats in jeopardy of becoming spectators. The Pirates held their guests scoreless for the first four minutes of the frame before Zeller hit a pair of foul shots to give the Cats a 32-31 lead. Kortokrax scored the next four Wildcat points, all from the stripe. Dockery answered with charity stripe shots of his own. Slattman connected on 3-of-4 from the line for the Pirates in the fourth; however, the hosts stilled trailed 38-36 with just over a minute left. The Pirates got the ball, trailing by two with just under a minute left, and, like they had in two of the previous three periods, held on for the last shot. However, Mansfield got open on the left wing and drained a three to make it 39-38 with those six seconds showing. Six ticks later, the Cats had stunned the Continental fans when the Langhals Hail Mary was answered. The JV contest was just as exciting as the Pirates won in double-overtime 29-28 when Caleb Baker connected on two from the line with just two seconds left. Kalida visits Van Buren tonight.

Knights win defensive slugfest over Grove boys By SEAN LAFONTAINE DHI Correspondent sports@timesbulletin.com COLUMBUS GROVE The Columbus Grove Bulldogs hosted the Crestview Knights in Northwest Conference boys basketball action on Friday night. The Knights used tough pressure defense to control the second and early third quarters on their way to a 39-26 win over the Bulldogs. Columbus Grove got off to a good start to begin the game.

Kalida (41) Matthew 1-2-4, Langhals 2-06, Kortokrax 3-6-14, Zeller 4-4-13, Miller 2-0-4. Totals 12-12-41. Continental (39) Dockery 3-3-12, Schwartzman 1-0-3, Rue 1-0-2, Bradfield 4-1-9, Slattman 3-4-10, Mansfield 1-0-3. Totals 13-8-39. Score by Quarters: Kalida 12 9 8 12 - 41 Continental 12 6 8 13 - 39 Three-point goals: Kalida, Langhals 2, Kortokrax 2, Zeller; Continental, Dockery 3, Schwartzman, Mansfield.

Senior Collin Grothaus hit a three to open up the scoring and Derek Rieman followed with a putback off an offensive rebound to give the Bulldogs the early 5-0 lead. The hot shooting of Crestview junior Cam Etzler kept the Knights in the game early and throughout the contest. Etzler hit a three to make the score 5-3 but Grove came back with consecutive baskets by Rieman and Will Vorhees. Etzler again hit a three for the Knights to bring them within three but Grothaus answered with a three of his own to push the lead back up to 12-6, which is where the first quarter ended. The second quarter was the deciding factor in the game. Crestview held Columbus Grove scoreless, while putting up 14 points themselves. Etzler led the scoring for the Knights in the quarter with eight points, including two more threes. Damien Helm hit the go-ahead basket for Crestview to make the score 13-12 with just under three minutes to play in the quarter. Juniors Tyson Bolenbaugh and Isiah Simerman also had baskets during the run. The big quarter gave Crestview the 20-12 advantage at the break. Crestview also began the third quarter on a 10-3 run to extend its lead to 30-15 but the Bulldogs didnt go away easily. Vorhees hit a jump shot to cut into the lead, then Grothaus hit a three and a two, cutting the Crestview lead down to eight, 30-22, which is where the third quarter ended. It looked like Columbus Grove had the momentum when Vorhees hit a shot in the paint to cut the lead down to six but the Knights stood firm. Etzler hit two free throws to give Crestview an 8-point lead. Vorhees again answered with a paint shot to get within six, 32-26, but the Knights took over from there. Crestview scored the final seven points of the contest, including four more from Etzler, to leave Columbus Grove victoriously. Columbus Grove was led in scoring by Grothaus and Vorhees, who both had 11 points. Rieman chipped in with four points and was the only other Bulldog to score on the night. The loss dropped the

Bulldogs to 12-7 on the year and 5-3 in the NWC. They host Miller City tonight. You cant have droughts in scoring like we had. (You cant) give away possessions and do some things from a mental standpoint that we did tonight and beat a good team, said Grove coach Ryan Stechschulte. We just werent good enough. They are a really good team and you cant have spouts against a good team. We didnt score in the second quarter, got off to a slow start to begin the third and then we didnt score the last six minutes of the fourth. You cant do those things and expect to beat a good team like Crestview. On the other side, Etzler led all scorers for the game with 24 points, including hitting 4-of-5 3-point attempts. Bolenbaugh had seven points. Toughness; thats it. We had toughness tonight. That was good to see from this team, said Crestview coach Jeremy Best. I thought (Grove) hit some big shots. Grothaus hadnt practiced early in the week and he came out and hit some big shots and played well but I figured the game would be contested defensively with a low margin of error. It wasnt a thing of beauty but its good we can win a game where you have to execute, which we didnt do a good job of last Saturday night. Grove is a quality club but Im just proud of our toughness. The victory improves Crestview to 17-3 on the season, 6-2 in the NWC. They visit New Knoxville tonight. The junior varsity Knights were also victorious Friday night, thanks to a three by Mitchell Rickard with no time left that gave Crestview the 39-37 victory. Rickard also led the Knights (13-6) in scoring with 18 points on six 3-pointers. Crestview (39) Zaleski 0-0 0-0 1-2 1, Etzler 2-4 4-5 6-6 24, Helm 1-7 1-1 0-0 5, Simerman 1-1 0-0 0-1 2, Bolenbaugh 3-8 0-0 1-1 7. Columbus Grove (26) Grothaus 1-5 3-5 0-0 11, Vorhees 5-10 0-0 1-1 11, Rieman 2-5 0-0 0-1 4. Score by quarters Crestview 6 14 10 9 39 Col. Grove 12 0 10 4 26

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Theres a good chance that in the year ahead you could become friends with a selective someone who doesnt hit it off with just anybody. This alliance could turn out to be very exciting for both parties. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be careful, because some extravagant whims could gain control of your purse strings. Later, when its time to pay the bills, youll wish you had exercised greater control. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Youre in for a big surprise if you expect others to drop what theyre doing and cater to your desires. The only person you should depend on is you. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Attempting to use honeyed words to manipulate another is likely to backfire. Any insincerity on your part will be immediately detected and disliked. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A pal who is an expert at disappearing when the check is presented will try that ploy again. If youre smart, youll ask for separate checks up front. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- To succeed, you need to make a concerted effort to clearly define your objectives -- otherwise you could find yourself employing wishy-washy tactics that dont work. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -You should take care not to confuse optimism with wishful thinking, because the results would be catastrophic. The former inspires and emboldens, while the latter merely dreams. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be careful and dont take what is told to you at face value. Someone might try to draw you into a joint endeavor for reasons that are more beneficial for him or her than they are for you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- No one will have to tell you that partnerships have both advantages and disadvantages. Youll need to figure out whether such an arrangement would be worthwhile to your cause. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If there is an important assignment that you need to delegate, make sure your instructions are clear about how to go about it and what results you expect. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Its good to be helpful whenever you can, but dont offer any suggestions or try to manage something for another if you dont know a thing about it. Mind your own beeswax. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be extremely selective about whom you go to for help and advice today. An ineffective counselor could cause more trouble by putting you onto a path of never-never land. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When you choose, you can be a self-directed person who doesnt waste time getting down to brass. Today, however, your rationalizing attitude might inhibit this. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013 Youre the type of person who is gifted with an ability to make friends easily. This splendid quality is likely to be further enhanced in the year ahead. Your circle of intimates is likely to be enlarged. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A certain amount of risk may be required in a matter that you manage for others. If your approach is sane and logical, you can minimize the caprices of fortune. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -When working with someone close to you, both of you will have to watch your tempers. Unfortunately, neither one of you is likely to be sold on the others input. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although you might have plenty of reason to criticize a co-worker, youd be smart to keep your mouth shut. Seek out reasons to praise this person instead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your possibilities for gain look exceptionally encouraging, yet there is a strong chance youll negate these opportunities through unwise action. Be careful, and dont waste any chances you get. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Being overly anxious to gratify your ambitions could make you be a bit too pushy if youre not careful. Objectives can be reached easily if youre less aggressive. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In order to protect your interests, you might act in a manner that looks to be too self-serving. If you want to ensure your rights, watch out for everybody elses as well. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Spending lots of money will not guarantee that youll have a good time. In fact, just the opposite could be true. Youre likely to have a better day if you budget your funds wisely. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Although you can do rather well in competitive involvements, you must be extremely selective regarding the tactics you employ to achieve victory. Play tough but fair. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Its easy for someone to say something to you that could be misinterpreted. Before flying off the handle, especially toward a friend, be certain that you understand his or her exact meaning. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Try not to become too demanding concerning an involvement with a chum. Be more concerned about your contribution than you are about what he or she is offering. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Should a complication arise in an arrangement that requires teamwork, both you and your allies will have to try to accommodate one another through compromise. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Go slowly when making an adjustment to something that could affect your work or career. Taking small, safe steps is better than going for one huge, blind leap.
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BY JIM HEINTZ and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV The Associated Press MOSCOW With a blinding flash and a booming shock wave, a meteor blazed across the western Siberian sky Friday and exploded with the force of 20 atomic bombs, injuring more than 1,000 people as it blasted out windows and spread panic in a city of 1 million. While NASA estimated the meteor was only about the size of a bus and weighed an estimated 7,000 tons, the fireball it produced was dramatic. Video shot by startled residents of the city of Chelyabinsk showed its streaming contrails as it arced toward the horizon just after sunrise, looking like something from a world-ending science-fiction movie. The largest recorded meteor strike in more than a century occurred hours before a 150-foot asteroid passed within about 17,000 miles (28,000 kilometers) of Earth. The European Space Agency said its experts had determined there was no connection between the asteroid and the Russian meteor just cosmic coincidence. The meteor above western Siberia entered the Earths atmosphere about 9:20 a.m. local time (10:20 p.m. EST Thursday) at a hypersonic speed of at least 33,000 mph (54,000 kph) and shattered into pieces about 30-50 kilometers (18 to 32 miles) high, the Russian Academy of Sciences said. NASA estimated its speed at about 40,000 mph, said it exploded about 12 to 15 miles high, released 300 to 500 kilotons of energy and left a trail 300 miles long. There was panic. People had no idea what was happening, said Sergey Hametov of Chelyabinsk, about 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) east of Moscow in the Ural Mountains. We saw a big burst of light, then went outside to see what it was and we heard a really loud, thundering sound, he told The Associated Press by telephone. The shock wave blew in an estimated 100,000 square meters (more than 1 million square feet) of glass, according to city officials, who said 3,000 buildings in Chelyabinsk were damaged. At a zinc factory, part of the roof collapsed. The Interior Ministry said about 1,100 people sought medical care after the shock wave and 48 were hospitalized. Most of the injuries were caused by flying glass, officials said. Scientists estimated the meteor unleashed a force 20 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb, although the space rock exploded at a much higher altitude. Amy Mainzer, a scientist at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said the atmosphere acted as a shield. The shock wave may have shattered windows, but the atmosphere absorbed the vast majority of that energy, she said. Emergency Situations Ministry spokesman Vladimir Purgin said many of the injured were cut as they flocked to windows to see what caused the intense flash of light, which momentarily was brighter than the sun. There was no immediate word on any deaths or anyone struck by space fragments. President Vladimir Putin summoned the nations emergencies minister and ordered immediate repairs. We need to think how to help the people and do it immediately, he said. Some meteorite fragments fell in a reservoir outside the town of Chebarkul, the regional Interior Ministry office said. The crash left an eight-meter (26-foot) crater in the ice. Lessons had just started at Chelyabinsk schools when the meteor exploded, and officials said 258 children were among those injured. Amateur video showed a teacher speaking to her class as a powerful shock wave hit the room. Yekaterina Melikhova, a high school student whose nose was bloody and whose upper lip was covered with a bandage, said she was in her geography class when a bright light flashed outside. After the flash, nothing happened for about three minutes. Then we rushed outdoors. The door was made of glass, a shock wave made it hit us, she said. Russian television ran video of athletes at a city sports arena who were showered by shards of glass from huge windows. Some of them were still bleeding. Other videos showed a long shard of glass slamming into the floor close to a factory worker and massive doors blown away by the shock wave. Meteors typically cause sizeable sonic booms when

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Facebook gets unwelcome My classmate, the robot: Lawmakers probe shortlook at hackers dark side NY pupil attends remotely fall in Job Corps program
BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Facebook is getting an unwelcome look at the shady side of the hacking culture that CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrates. Intruders recently infiltrated the systems running the worlds largest online social network but did not steal any sensitive information about Facebooks more than 1 billion users, according to a blog posting Friday by the companys security team. The unsettling revelation is the latest breach to expose the digital cracks in a society and an economy that is storing an ever-growing volume of personal and business data online. The news didnt seem to faze investors. Facebook Inc.s stock dipped 10 cents to $28.22 in Fridays extended trading. The main building at Facebooks Menlo Park, Calif., headquarters lists its address as 1 Hacker Way. From there, Facebook serves as the gatekeeper for billions of potentially embarrassing photos and messages that get posted each month. This time, at least, that material didnt get swept up in the digital break-in that Facebook said it discovered last month. The company didnt say why it waited until the afternoon before a holiday weekend to inform its users about the hack. It was a sophisticated attack that also hit other companies, according to Facebook, which didnt identify the targets. As part of our ongoing investigation, we are working continuously and closely with our own internal engineering teams, with security teams at other companies, and with law enforcement authorities to learn everything we can about the attack, and how to prevent similar incidents in the future, Facebook wrote on the blog. Online shortmessaging service Twitter acknowledged being hacked earlier this month. In that security breakdown, Twitter warned that the attackers may have stolen user names, email addresses and encrypted passwords belonging to 250,000 of the more than 200 million accounts set up on its service. Late last month, both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal two of the three largest U.S. newspapers said they were hit by China-based hackers believed to be interested in monitoring media coverage of topics that the Chinese government deemed important. Facebook didnt identify a suspected origin of its hacking incident, but provided a few details about how it apparently happened. By CAROLYN THOMPSON The Associated Press WEST SENECA, N.Y. In an elementary school hallway, a teacher takes her second-graders to the library, leading a single-file line of giggling boys and girls thats perfectly ordinary until you get to a sleek white robot with a video screen showing the face of a smiling, chubby-cheeked boy. Devon Carrows lifethreatening allergies dont allow him to go to school. But the 4-foot-tall robot with a wireless video hookup gives him the school experience remotely, allowing him to participate in class, stroll through the hallways, hang out at recess and even take to the auditorium stage when theres a show. Whats most remarkable is how unremarkable this gee-whiz technology is viewed by his classmates. In a class of 7-year-olds raised on video games, avatars and remote-controlled toys, they dont see a robot. They just see Devon. Just before class one recent day, a girl leaned toward the robot to tell Devon the joke making the rounds at Winchester Elementary School: Why did the boy eat his homework? The teacher told him it was a piece of cake. That Devon isnt actually there is barely acknowledged. While making getwell cards for him during a hospital stay last year, his classmates all drew him as a boy, not a bot. In the classroom, the kids are like, Devon, come over, were doing Legos. Show us your Legos, says teacher Dawn Voelker. I wondered how the little kids would take to him, thinking theyd be amazed, adds Principal Kathleen Brachmann. But I think kids are so tech-savvy now that they accept it more than we do. Even Devon doesnt quite get what all the fuss is about. Steering the four-wheeled robot through school and spinning around to see the classmates is just another mouse-and-keyboard challenge. Its so cool because its like playing a game on the computer, says the boy with a mop of curly brown hair who always seems to be smiling. Its like your objective is to just survive. For a year now, Devon has attended school using VGo, a robot shaped a little like a chess pawn and best known for its appearance in a Verizon television ad showing the kind of technology possible using the companys wireless network.
BY SAM HANANEL The Associated Press WASHINGTON House and Senate lawmakers are investigating a nearly $100 million shortfall at the federal Job Corps program that has prompted the Labor Department to freeze enrollment at all 125 job centers around the country. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has called on the agencys inspector general to investigate serious questions about the management by the department that will prevent 30,000 disadvantaged and at-risk youth from getting job training this year. Last month, the Job Corps announced it would stop accepting any new enrollees from Jan. 28 until at least June 30. Some exceptions are being made for applicants who are homeless, runaways or in the foster care system. If there were mistakes made that led to this problem, the ones losing out here are going to be young people at risk, Casey said Friday in an inter-

they enter the atmosphere because they are traveling so much faster than the speed of sound. Injuries on the scale reported Friday, however, are extraordinarily rare. The many broken windows exposed residents to the bitter cold as temperatures in the city were expected to plummet to minus 20 Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit) overnight. The regional governor put out a call for any workers who knew how to repair windows. The dramatic event prompted an array of reactions from prominent Russians. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at an economic forum in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, said the meteor could be a symbol for the forum, showing that not only the economy is vulnerable, but the whole planet. Vladimir Zhirinovsky, a nationalist leader noted for his vehement statements, blamed the Americans.

Photos of Hugo Chavez shown after 2-month absence

BY IAN JAMES The Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela The world got its first glimpse of Hugo Chavez since he underwent a fourth cancerrelated surgery in Cuba more than two months ago, with photos released Friday showing the Venezuelan leader smiling alongside his daughters in Havana. Along with images of the puffy-faced Chavez came a government explanation for why no one has heard from the longtime president since his surgery: Hes breathing through a tracheal tube that makes speech difficult. Chavezs government described his condition as delicate and said he continues to undergo vigorous treatment for his fundamental illness. The images and new details filled a vacuum of information about Chavezs condition that has unleashed rampant speculation in Venezuela. Government officials say Chavez has been recovering in Cuba since his cancer surgery Dec. 11. The four photos show Chavez reclining on what appears to be a bed, his cheeks reddish, and a blue pillow behind his head. He smiles broadly, while his daughters Rosa and Maria lean in close to him.

view with The Associated Press. Apparently, Labor Department officials were admitting that they made some kind of mistake with the budget to people working at the Job Corps centers. Labor Department spokesman Carl Fillichio said the Job Corps began taking steps last year to reduce operating costs, such as curtailing contracts, reducing administrative costs and slashing the national TV advertising budget. Unfortunately, the savings from these efforts have not been sufficient to meet the budget demands of the current program year, he said. The decision to suspend enrollment was not made lightly. The Job Corps, which began as part of President Lyndon Johnsons Great Society program in the 1960s, offers free education and vocational job training for students ages 16 to 24. It serves about 60,000 students each year with an annual budget of $1.7 billion.

BY STEVE ROTHWELL The Associated Press NEW YORK The S&P 500 kept its winning streak alive, just. The Standard & Poors 500 ended the week nearly two points higher, enough to give it a seventh straight week of gains. Thats the longest stretch of advances in more than two years. The index lost 1.59 points to end at 1,519.79 Friday. For the week it held on to a gain of 1.86 points. Investors piled into stocks at the beginning of the year after lawmakers reached a last-minute deal to avoid the fiscal cliff of sweeping tax hikes and spending cuts. The gains continued as investors were encouraged by signs that the housing and jobs markets are recovering. Company earnings have also held up well. There are signs, however, that the rally is running out of steam. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 8.37 points to close at 13,981.76 Friday, but ended the week down 11 points. The index has now edged lower for two straight weeks. Weve just had such a fast start to the year, said John Fox, manager of the FAM value fund. It just makes sense that you are going to have a leveling or a slowdown. Walmart was the biggest decliner in the Dow Friday. The stock fell $1.52, or 2.2 percent, to $69.30 after Bloomberg News published excerpts from an internal e-mail that said sales

S&P 500 ends just higher, Jackson Jr. wife agree to extending streak plead guilty
in February were a total disaster. The retailer, which reports earnings next week, said that sometimes internal communications lacked proper context and are not entirely accurate. Energy companies also contributed to the slump, following the price of crude oil lower. Chevron dropped 75 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $114.96. The Nasdaq composite fell 6.63 points to 3,192.03 and was also down for the week, dropping 1.84 points. Herbalife gained 47 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $38.74, and climbed as high as $44.93 after the billionaire investor Carl Icahn disclosed that he had accumulated a 13 percent stake in the company. The stock of the dietary supplement maker slumped last year after Pershing Square Capital Managements William Ackman described it as a massive pyramid scheme and placed bets that it would fall. Investors are continuing to put money into stocks. Lipper, a unit of financial data provider Thomson Reuters, reported that $2.4 billion flowed into stock funds this week, marking the sixth straight week of increases. In January $37.4 billion went into stock funds, the most in that month since 2000. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which moves inversely to its price, has risen as investors have put more cash into stocks. The yield rose 1 basis point to 2.01 percent, having started the year at 1.70 percent. BY PETE YOST The Associated Press WASHINGTON In a spectacular fall from political prominence, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal charges growing out of what prosecutors said was a scheme to use $750,000 in campaign funds for lavish personal expenses, including a $43,000 gold watch and furs. Federal prosecutors filed one charge of conspiracy against the former Chicago congressman and charged his ex-alderman wife, Sandra, with one count of filing false joint federal income tax returns for the years 2006 through 2011 that knowingly understated the income the couple received. Both agreed to plead guilty in plea deals with federal prosecutors. The son of a famed civil rights leader, Jackson, a Democrat, entered Congress in 1995 and resigned last November. Sandi, as shes known, was a Chicago alderman, but resigned last month amid the federal investigation. Jackson used campaign money to buy such things as a $43,350 on a gold-plated, mens Rolex watch and $9,587.64 on childrens furniture, according to court papers filed in the case. His wife spent $5,150 on fur capes and parkas, the document said. I offer no excuses for my conduct, and I fully accept my responsibility for the improper decisions and mistakes I have made, the excongressman said in a written statement released by his

lawyers. I want to offer my sincerest apologies for my errors in judgment and while my journey is not yet complete, it is my hope that I am remembered for things that I did right. The government said, Defendant Jesse L. Jackson Jr., willingly and knowingly, used approximately $750,000 from the campaigns accounts for personal expenses that benefited him and his co-conspirator, who was not named in the one-count criminal information filed in the case. The filing of a criminal information means a defendant has waived the right to have a grand jury consider the case; it is used by federal prosecutors when they have reached a deal for a guilty plea. The prosecutors court filing said that upon conviction, Jackson must forfeit $750,000, plus tens of thousands of dollars worth of memorabilia items and furs. The memorabilia includes a football signed by U.S. presidents, a Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen guitar, a Michael Jackson fedora, Martin Luther King Jr. memorabilia, Malcolm X memorabilia, Jimi Hendrix memorabilia and Bruce Lee memorabilia all from a company called Antiquities of Nevada. Published reports said Jackson could face 46 to 57 months in prison under sentencing guidelines, but there was no immediate confirmation of what, if any, sentence he and prosecutors had agreed to recommend to U.S. District Court Judge Reggie Walton, who was assigned the case.

Three of the images show Chavez looking at Thursdays issue of the Cuban Communist Party newspaper Granma, his daughters flanking him. Chavezs son-in-law, Science and Technology Minister Jorge Arreaza, showed the photos on Venezuelan state television. Chavezs hasnt been seen publicly or heard from since he left for Cuba on Dec. 10. During previous treatments in Havana, he spoke on TV or appeared in photos. Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said Friday that the tracheal tube makes talking difficult for Chavez. After two months of a complicated post-operative process, the patient remains conscious, with his intellectual functions intact, in close communication with his government team, Villegas said, reading from a statement on television. Villegas reiterated that Chavez has overcome a respiratory infection that arose after the surgery, although a certain degree of (breathing) insufficiency persists. Given that circumstance, which is being duly treated, Comandante Chavez is currently breathing through a tracheal cannula, which temporarily hinders speech, Villegas said.

Answers to Fridays questions: The soap opera Guiding Light was on radio and TV for 72 years before it was canceled in 2009. The longrunning soap started out on radio as a 15-minute dramatic series on Jan. 25, 1937. It moved to television in 1952 and aired its last episode on Sept. 18, 2009. Rebellious Boston colonist forced British customs commissioner John Malcolm to drink large quantities of hot tea after stripping him, tar-and-feathering him and parading him through the streets of Boston in 1775 when he attempted to collect the tax on tea. The attack took place four weeks after the Boston Tea Party. Todays questions: When it comes to art, why does Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn call himself the Inspector Clouseau of collectors? What automobile company was the first foreign rival purchased outright by a Chinese carmaker? Answers in Mondays Herald.