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Saturday, dEC. 27 & SuNday, dEC 28, 2014

NEW yEarS EVE

VICKI MauK tOurNEy

OPINION

The Rockford Belle is set for New

Years Eve with a concert from
Jess King and Country Gospel set.
Turn to pages 3-4 to see whats in
store for New Years Eve -- and in
the new year!
3-4

The Vicki Mauk holiday tournament was held in Elida Friday

evening. Elida faced off against
Lima Senior while Sylvania Southview met up with WaynesfieldGoshen. Turn to page 9 for more.

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Readers speak their minds about

local topics on the Opinion page.
Turn to pages 6-7 to read letters
to the editor, thumbs up/down,
and columns from our staff.

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Gallmeier looking for a better year in 2015

By NaNCy SPENCEr
DHI Media Editor
nspencer@delphosherald.com

DELPHOS 2014 was a year of

personnel change for Delphos. Mayor
Michael Gallmeier is hoping 2015
brings better things for his city.
We will get our people back to
work full time in January and some of
the things weve been unable to do with
the shortened work week will be handled, Gallmeier said. We havent had
a chance to do our preventative maintenance on our plants. Weve invested too
much money in them to not take care of
them properly.
Delphos workforce has observed a
three-hour weekly furlough since Sept.
30, 2013. The reduction in hours affected 27 city employees. Fire and rescue
and police employees were not included
in the furloughs. Council will consider
legislation to eliminate the furlough
for the administration and department
heads in January and the hourly work-

ers will follow.

When we bring everyone back up
to 40 hours, were still down 15 employees from 2012, Gallmeier said. Weve
also had a lot of employees shift from
one department to another and we have
a maintenance position to fill through
a civil service test after the first of the
year.
Personnel changes include the retirement of Fire Chief Dave McNeal,
who was replaced by Platoon Chief
Kevin Streets. Water Superintendent
Kevin Williams resigned and was replaced by Todd Haunhorst. Haunhorsts
position was filled by Jon Brenneman
from wastewater/collections and
Brennemans position will be filled by
Jeff Stockwell, who will transfer from
maintenance.
Nov. 30 was the last day for Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Rostorfer after
30 years of service and Councilmanat-Large Kevin Osting. Rostorfer was
replaced with Eric Furry. Ostings seat
on council remains open.

Delphos Mayor Michael Gallmeier

One of the biggest personnel holes

filled in 2014 was that of safety service
director. Van Werts Shane Coleman
filled that position in April.
Mr. Coleman has the best energy
and he is enthusiastic, Gallmeier said.
The economic tide turned for the
city in May when Lakeview Farms
President Gene Graves announced his
company had exercised its option on
the former Resers Fine Foods building
to double the size of production in Del-

phos. The new building allowed Lakeview Farms to bring production from its
Bristol, Wisconsin, plant to Delphos
and added 200 jobs here.
We were very excited about the
announcement, Gallmeier said. That
was a much-needed boost for Delphos
with industry growth, job growth and
utility use growth.
Voters also passed a much-needed
.25-income tax increase in May, putting approximately $400,000 in the
citys parks and recreation account,
freeing up the same amount to spread
throughout the lagging water and sewer
accounts.
Issues with failed membranes at
the wastewater treatment plant will
become pressing in the new year. Coleman, the mayor, and Wastewater Superintendent Todd Teman have been
diligently researching options to make
the plant more efficient and solve the
membrane issues. The plant has seen
membranes fail and blowers burn up
for the past three years and have found

Van Wert says goodbye to Christmas

little recourse with manufacturer Ovivo/Kubota, the company that built the
plant.
The administration has looked at
approximately 15 options, five from
Ovivo with only two showing promise
to solve the plants shortcomings.
Plans were also submitted by GE/
Zenon, Fibracast, Econity and New Terra, which have not been entirely fleshed
out with more information needed from
the manufacturers. A plan from Orbal
was dismissed because it called for totally replacing the membrane treatment
plant at a cost of $13 million.
Several of the plans call for new
membrane technology, including hollow fiber along with flat plate, which is
in use now at the plant; and hollow fiber
alone. All but one of the plans call for
a $3.2 million high-rate treatment for
wet weather peak flows. The one that
doesnt will call for everything coming
through the sewer system to be treated.
GallMEIEr/A7

Season busy for

refuse workers
and perhaps thieves

Pictured above, trash from the holiday season

is piled up at the curb for collection. The holiday
season is a busy time for refuse collectors -- and
thieves. (DHI Media/Nancy Spencer)
By NaNCy SPENCEr
DHI Media Editor
nspencer@delphosherald.com
Christmas decorations at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds were taken down Friday as Van Wert
closed out the holiday season. Pictured above, workers load Christmas trees onto a truck to be
removed from the fairgrounds site. (DHI Media/Ed Gebert)

Bodies of Ohio woman, 3 grandsons

found in burned home
By daN SEWEll
Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) Three boys
who spent the night with their grandmother so she wouldnt be alone on
Christmas died with her Friday morning as a fire engulfed her home, authorities said.
Fayette County coroner Dr. Dennis
Mesker said the badly burned bodies
were turned over to the Montgomery
County coroners office for autopsies
and confirmation.
They were tentatively identified
as 60-year-old Terry Harris and three
brothers: 14-year-old Kenyon, 11-yearold Broderick and 9-year-old Braylon
Harris. Terry Harris lived alone in the
single-story, ranch-style house that was
destroyed by the fire reported shortly
after 4 a.m. The boys lived two houses
down with their parents.
They didnt want their grandma
to be by herself on Christmas night;
thats why they spent the night there,
Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth said. The children just adored
their grandmother.
State Fire Marshals spokesman
William Krugh said state investigators are still trying to determine what
caused the blaze.
Stanforth said the grandmothers
body was found near the front door,
with the children near, so authorities
think she was trying to help them get
out. Firefighters sifting through the

The two weeks after Christmas is the busiest time of year

for refuse collectors. With residents receiving new toys, electronics, furniture and more during the holiday season, Allen
County Refuse General Manager Dan Mathias said it keeps
his guys busy.
We typically have nine-hour days but the guys know these
two weeks its more likely theyll be on the job 11 or so, Mathias said.
Mathias said Christmas generates nearly 50 percent more
garbage with extra packaging and boxes make up the bulk of
the increase.
We usually add another truck to routes and sometimes an
extra passenger to make pickup to faster, Mathias said. The
drivers also have to be aware of the added weight in their
trucks.
All that garbage at the curb can also bring trouble. Delphos
Police Chief Kyle Fittro explained.
When you put that box from your new 50-inch TV at the
curb, you could be advertising to thieves, Fittro said.
Typically, the Christmas season doesnt bring crime to Delphos.
Its the same stuff as always, Fittro said. If the temperatures drop, you might even say less. Once you get down below
freezing, the car shoppers and others who wander around
looking for easy targets are inside staying warm.
Citizens should still remain diligent in protecting themselves and their property.
As always, we caution against leaving vehicles unlocked
and leaving personal items left in them visible from someone
casually walking by, Fittro added. Theres no marked increase of thefts, etc., but you never want to make it easy for
someone to relieve you of your property.

Index

Authorities walk near a house where a grandmother and her three

grandchildren were killed in a fire in Fayette County, Ohio, Friday,
Dec. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/The Columbus Dispatch, Eric Albrecht)
smoldering debris found the bodies
hours after the blaze erupted because
the site was too unstable and hot before then.
To lose three children and a grandparent, its devastating to the family,
Stanforth said by telephone from the
Washington Court House area some
40 miles southwest of Columbus. The
fact that its the holidays makes it even
worse for the community.

He said that he had known the family for years and that the oldest boy
had wrestled competitively.
Theyre a very close-knit family,
he said. They were good boys.
Officials said counselors were on
hand Friday afternoon for family, friends
and the childrens classmates at Washington Court House city schools Liberty
Hall, and counseling services will be
available through the holiday break.

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Comics.&.Puzzles...10
Local/State............3-4

Obituaries..................2
Opinion.................. 6-7
History.......................8

Bulletin Board

Sports........................9
Todays.World............5
Weather.....................2.

Vol. 145, No. 137

ork on the
towpath of
very charitable
the Miamiact is a
Erie Canal on the south stepping stone
end of the Delphos has
toward heaven.
been postponed.
Coordinator
Lou
- Henry Ward Beecher
Hohman is advising the
ground is too wet for
equipment to travel up
and down the path.

Times Bulletin/Delphos Herald

Saturday, Dec. 27 & Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014

LOCAL WEATHER

OBITUARIES

Ralph F. Bonifas

Dale Ross Foltz

Oct. 23, 1930-Dec. 26,

2014
LANDECK Ralph
F. Bonifas, 84, of Landeck
passed away on Friday at his
residence in Landeck, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Oct. 23, 1930,
in Van Wert County to Linus
and Henrietta (Pohlman) Bonifas, who both preceded him
in death.
On. Aug. 19, 1953, he was
united in marriage in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort
Jennings to Elizabeth Schramm, who preceded him in
death on June 7, 1999.
He is survived by two sons,
Samuel Bonifas of Hilliard
and Benjamin Bonifas of Celina; four daughters, Annette
(Michael) Joseph of Harbor
View, Christina (Russell)
Torbet of Landeck, Madonna
(Donald) Wolke of Elida and
Marciel (Bradley) Kraner of Fort Jennings; one brother, George
(Dorothy) Bonifas of Landeck; four sisters, Rita Kilbarger of
Lancaster, Sister Lucy Bonifas of Paducah, Kentucky, Agnes
(Eugene) Krietemeyer of Fort Jennings and Velma (Jim Hopper)Frei Beckman of West Milton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Ezechiel) Zalenski, Matthew Joseph, Andrea
(Bruce) Renner, Austin and Clint Wolke, and Ryan and Renee
Kraner; three great-grandchildren and twins on the way.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Vincent Bonifas;
and two brothers, Father Roger Bonifas and Rufus Bonifas.
Ralph was a lifelong farmer, leaving the fields to tend to his
garden during his golden years. His lifelong passion was playing in the dirt. He was member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, member of the church choir, K of C #1362, Honor
Guard, burial detail at the VFW #3035, and was an Army veteran where he served in Korea during the war. He enjoyed the
German Choir, playing cards, listening to music and gardening.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church in Landeck. Father Ron
Schock will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
with military grave rites by the Delphos Veterans Council.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 2-8
p.m. Monday. There will be a Parrish Wake at 7:30 p.m.
and a K of C Service at 7:45 p.m. at Harter and Schier
Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Delphos Visiting
Nurses or Wounded Warriors.
To leave condolences, please go to www.harterandschier.
com.

Feb. 17, 1943 - Dec. 25, 2014

VAN WERT - Dale Ross
Foltz, 71, of Van Wert, Ohio,
passed away at 9:42 p.m.
Thursday, December 25, 2014,
at Van Wert County Hospital.
He was born on February 17, 1943, in Van Wert, to
Ross and Helen (Shaw) Foltz,
both of whom preceded him
in death. He married Dianne
(Cooper) Foltz on July 11,
1964. She survives in Van
Wert.
Foltz is also survived by
his children, Amber C. (Brent)
Gibson, of Ohio City, Ohio
and Anessia F. (Kirk) Dougal
of Van Wert; a brother, Gordon K.(Dorothy) Foltz of Ft.
Wayne, Indiana; two brothersin-law, Roy (Betty) Cooper of
Van Wert and Dwight Cooper
of Van Wert; and six grandchildren, Tyler (Elizabeth)
Gibson, Jordan Gibson, and
Morgan, Breann, Kegan, and Lauren Dougal.
He was also preceded in death by his father and mother-inlaw, Dale and Hildred Cooper; and two sisters-in-law, Donna
June Foltz and Marybelle Cooper.
Foltz was a retired Owner/Operator of Foltz Sandblasting,
a life-long farmer, and a member of Bethel United Methodist
Church in Van Wert. He truly enjoyed spending time with his
family and his lunch group friends, participated in the Van
Wert County Antique Tractor Tour, served as the designated
horse hauler, was a member of Van Wert Cushman Club, a
veteran of the Ohio National Guard, and a 1961 graduate of
Lincolnview High School. He simply will be missed by his
family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert. Private family services will be held at
a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Middle
Point E.M.S. or Bethel United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home &
Crematory. Condolences may be expressed at: www.alspachgearhart.com

Floyd E. Thatcher
Jun. 21, 1925 - Dec. 25, 2014
MIDDLE POINT - Floyd
E. Thatcher, 89, passed away
at 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Van Wert
Inpatient Hospice.
He was born on June 21,
1925, in Van Wert County to
Elvin M. and Clema F. (Ashbaugh) Thatcher, both of
whom are deceased. He married Rosemary (McDonald)
Thatcher on May 20, 1944.
She preceded him in death on
May 19, 2014.
Thatcher is survived by his
children Robert E. Thatcher of
Houston, Texas; Julie A. Romine of Ft. Wayne, Indiana;
Kathy J. (Kim Yoh) Boroff
of Middle Point; and Sharon
Wheeler of Van Wert; a sister,
Marilyn (Chuck) Jones of Antwerp, Ohio; nine grandchildren Angela (Josiah Baker) Harrison, Terry Boroff, Jr, Tyson
(Sherry) Boroff, Tyann Wheeler, Joe Wheeler, Michelle Rich,
Bruce Thatcher, Floyd T. Thatcher, and Theresa Thatcher; and
five great grandchildren Oscar Harrison, Phoebe Baker, Riley
Boroff, Hayden Boroff, and Eleanor Shipley.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Harold
and Glenn Thatcher; and two sisters, Anabelle Johns and Ruth
Prater.
Thatcher was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World
War II. He was also a retired life insurance salesman with 35
years of service.
A visitation will be held from 11-1 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014, also at the funeral home, with Rev. Paul Miller
officiating. A burial will follow at Ridge Cemetery, Middle
Point, Ohio. Military graveside services will be conducted
by the Van Wert American Legion and VFW Posts.
Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice
Center.
Arrangements are by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home &
Crematory. Condolences may be expressed at: www.alspachgearhart.com.

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Fae Fogt
April 2, 1926-Dec. 25,
2014
VAN WERT - Fae Fogt, 88,
of Van Wert, passed away on
December 25, 2014, at the Van
Wert Inpatient Hospice Center
in Van Wert.
She was born on April 2,
1926, in Highland County,
Ohio, to Thomas C. and Geraldine (Raybourn) Miller. After
graduating from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, in
1948, Fae married Carl F. Fogt
on June 13, 1948, in Highland,
Ohio. After living in Columbus, they moved to Van Wert in
1951. A member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, she served on
Altar Guild and was an active member of Dorcas Circle. Fae
enjoyed cooking, sewing, sending greeting cards, playing the
piano, and taking care of her family.
Surviving Fae are her husband of 66 years, Carl F. Fogt; two
children, Marcia (Grayson) Snyder of Amherst, New York, and
Carla (Philip) Hoverman of Archbold, Ohio; four grandsons,
Scott (Cathy) Snyder of Jupiter, Florida, Thomas Snyder of
Mercer Island, Washington, Ryan (Emily) Hoverman of Cincinnati, Ohio and Trent (Christina) Hoverman of Dublin, Ohio;
and three great-grandchildren, Owen and Lucy Hoverman of
Dublin, Ohio and Sebastian Warren Snyder of Jupiter, Florida.
Another great-grandson is expected in early March.
Her parents and her brother, Thomas Junior Miller, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van
Wert. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will
be in Woodland Cemetery.

Joan Jo Eickholt
Jun. 4, 1932 - Dec. 25, 2014
OTTOVILLE Joan Jo
Eickholt, 82, of Ottoville,
passed away at 10:18 a.m. on
December 25, 2014, at Van
Crest Care Center, Delphos.
She was born June 4, 1932, to
the late Victor and Veronica
(Maenle) Kehres. On May 2,
1953, she married Leonard
Eickholt, who preceded her in
death on March 8, 1993.
She is survived by two
daughters: Debra (Dennis)
Altenburger of Delphos and
Susan (Steven) Hermiller of
Columbus Grove; three sons:
James (Ceil) Eickholt, Terry
(Judy) Eickholt and Mike
(Jeanne) Eickholt, all of Ottoville. Thirteen grandchildren:
Laura (Matt) Saunders, David
(Julie) Eickholt, Steven Eickholt, Lindsey Eickholt, Jason
Altenburger, Jena (Adam)
Rostorfer, Andrew (Stacey)
Eickholt, Melissa Eickholt,
Cassandra (Ben) Troyer,
Amanda Hermiller, Rachel
(Tim) Meyers, Heidi (Kyle)
Miller and Elizabeth (Ben)
Beaubien; 11 great-grandchildren: Evan, Ella, Enna
and Easton Meyers; Adeline,
Reid and Rhett Miller, Ava
Eickholt, Nolan, Greyson and
Harrison Beaubien, and two
more expected within the next
year; one sister: Marge Miller
of Fort Jennings; two brothers: Leonard Butch (Marge)
Kehres of Ottoville and Michael (Linda) Kehres of Florida; and a sister-in-law: Eileen
Kehres of Ottoville.
Jo is preceded in death by a
brother: Gilbert Kehres; three
brothers-in-law: John Miller,
George Berres and Elmer
Horstman; and two sisters-inlaw: Marilyn Berres and Ruth
Horstman.
Jo retired from Aeroquip,
Van Wert. Following her retirement she worked at Lock
Sixteen Catering Service. She

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Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family and
watching it grow. She loved
to go shopping and going to
Grand Lake St. Marys. Jo
also looked forward to going
on trips with her friends.
Mass of Christian Burial
will be 10:30 a.m. Monday,
December 29, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with
Father Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will be at
a later date in St. Marys
Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be Sunday from 2
to 8 p.m. at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson
Township where a Scripture
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Harry Kert, 81, died December 23, 2014.

He was the beloved husband of Corrine, dear father
of Caroline Kert of Boulder,
Colorado, Kevin (Donna)
Kert of Hartland, Michigan,
and Brian (Rebecca) Kert of
Livonia, Michigan; grandfather of Dylan, Donna Lee,
Owain, Mackenzie and Reagan; and brother of Friedell
Wolson and Glorine Katanick.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday until time of services
at 11 a.m. at St. Matthews
United Methodist Church,
30900 W. Six Mile Road,
Livonia. Share a memory:
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A surprise 50th Anniverary celebration

was held in the home of Gary and
Beverlee Profit on December 20th.
Gary and the former Beverlee Fell
were married December 27, 1964 at the
First Methodist Church in Van Wert
by Paul Chiles and have lived most of
their married life in the Ohio City area.

Both are retired, Gary from Marsh

Supermarkets and Beverlee from Central
Mutual Insurance.
Hosts for the occasion were their children
and their families: Eric and Jenni Profit
and children, Quintin and Olivia of
Van Wert, and Nathan USN of Virginia
Beach VA; Cyndi and Brian Reid and
children Josh and Katie of Cincinnati;
and Juli and Glenn Johnson of Chicago
IL. Attending were Rex and Jan Profit
of Seattle, WA; Tom and Pam Profit
of Beverly Hills, MI; Francine Sobon
of Westlake, OH; Dave and Gail Reid
of Cincinnati, OH; Susan and Robert
Hinchcliff of Grover Hill; Larry and
Joyce Profit of Rockford; Clarence and
Joan Oberlitner of Ohio City; Tom and
Mary Jo Berryman, Steve and Tricia
Berryman and children Parker and
Sophia, Carolyn Kesler and Catlyn
Richey, all of Van Wert.
Santa Claus also made a surprise visit.
A trip to Alaska next summer is being
planned by the couple.

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Saturday, Dec. 27 & Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community calendar items include the name of the event or
group and date, time and place of the event. Please include a
daytime phone number when submitting calendar items.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
9 a.m.-noon Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping.
9 a.m. St. Vincent dePaul Society, located at the east
edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Delphos Postal Museum is open.
12:15 p.m. Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire
and Rescue.
1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241
N. Main St., is open.
7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre.
8 p.m. AA open discussion at First Presbyterian Church.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241
N. Main St., is open.
1-4 p.m. Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main
St. Kalida.
1:30 p.m. Amvets Post 698 Auxiliary meets at the Amvets post in Middle Point.
2 p.m. AA open discussion at 1158 Westwood Dr.
4 p.m. Amvets Post 698 regular meeting at the Amvets
post in Middle Point.
7:30 p.m. Middle Point Amvets Post 698 Sons to meet.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center,
301 Suthoff St.
5 p.m. Weight Watchers will hold its weigh in. Meeting
will follow at 5:30 p.m. Both are held in the Fellowship Hall
on the second floor at Trinity United Methodist Church, South
Walnut St., Van Wert.
6:30 p.m. Shelter from the Storm support group meets in
the Delphos Public Library basement.
8 p.m. AA Big Book meeting at First Presbyterian
Church.

President signs Lattas

propane bill into law
INFORMATION
SUBMITTED
WASHINGTON, D.C.
President Obama has signed
bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Bob
Latta (R-OH), member of the
House Energy and Commerce
Committees Energy and Power Subcommittee, into law.
H.R. 5705, the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act, addresses some of
the winter heating challenges
experienced in Ohio and
throughout the Midwest last
year to prevent future propane
price spikes.
As we head into another
winter, it is imperative that
Americans across the country have access to heat, Latta said. Last year, we were
faced with propane shortages
that threatened the lives and
livelihoods of many living in
Ohio and throughout the Midwest. With the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act now signed into law,
the industry can help prevent
future propane supply issues

Dr. Knerr recognized for

30 years of hospice service
Community Health Professionals Hospice recently recognized Joel Knerr, MD, for 30 years of
service as hospice medical director. Jeanie Saum, RN, hospice coordinator, presented him a plaque
in appreciation for his work over the years. Dr. Knerr has been medical director, since CHP began its
hospice program in 1984. The same year, he established his family medicine practice in Ottoville.
CHP Hospice provides comfort and support for patients and families at home, at the Van Wert Area
Inpatient Hospice Center and at some area nursing facilities. (Submitted photo)

Steber to perform at annual January Blues Concert

INFORMATION SUBMITTED

Latta
and price spikes, so residents
are not negatively impacted.
The Propane Education and
Research Enhancement Act of
2014 clarifies Congress intent
in the Propane Education and
Research Act (PERA), requiring the Department of Commerce to use proper data to
calculate consumer prices.
It would also allow the Propane Education and Research
Council to improve training
for distributors and consumers to help mitigate the negative effects of propane prices
spikes.

PET CORNER
The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets
waiting for adoption. Each comes with a spay or neuter,
first shots and a heartworm test. Call 419-991-1775.

LIMA The Allen County Museum,

in conjunction with the Blues Committee
of Lima and the Blues in School Artist in
Residency program, is pleased to present
Bill Steber, musician and photographer,
for the annual January Blues Concert at
7 p.m. Jan. 7 at the museum at 620 W.
Market St., Lima.
Steber has documented blues culture in Mississippi for the last 20 years,
chronicling the states blues musicians,
juke joints, churches, river baptisms,
hoodoo practitioners, traditional farming methods, folk traditions and other
significant traditions that gave birth to
or influenced the blues. The work is
gathered in his exhibit Stones in my
Pathway as well as in the pages of Living Blues magazine and other publications.
Steber, a native of Centerville, Tennessee, was a staff photojournalist for
the Tennessean in Nashville from 19892004, winning dozens of regional and national awards while shooting everything
from national politics to New York runway fashion and the Super Bowl.
His latest passion is exploring 21stcentury American culture through the
use of 19th century wet plate photography, including tintypes, ambrotypes and
glass negatives.

McLovins is a very loving, short hair young adult

male. He LOVES to love
all over you! He is playful
and just and all around
happy boy!

The following pets are available for adoption

through The Van Wert Animal Protective League:
Kittens
F, 6 weeks, beige and orange
M, F, 8 weeks, yellow, gray tiger
M, F, 6 months, gray tiger, yellow, gray tiger, black and
gray and tan
M, F, 7 weeks, black
M, F, 6 weeks, black and white, beige and orange
M, F, 8 months, white, black, tiger
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.

In addition to his photography, Steber

makes music with The Jake Leg Stompers, the Hoodoo Men, The Jericho Road
Show and The Worried Minds. Bill plays
a variety of instruments and his musical

focus can be found in the earliest forms

of the Blues which he will share with
Museum attendees.
This concert if free and open to the
public.

Rockford Belle to host New Years Eve Bash

INFORMATION
SUBMITTED

Nina is a very athletic,

young pit bull/terrier mix.
She needs an owner that
is just as athletic as she
is. She loves to run, play
and be silly. Nina will need
someone who is a strong
leader and can help Nina
to focus her energy on
learning her commands
better.

Steber

ROCKFORD, Ohio End

the year and the start the new
one at the New Years Eve
Bash set for Wednesday at the
Rockford Belle.
The celebration event will
feature musical entertainment, great company and delicious food. Doors open at 8
p.m. and the concert will start
at 9 p.m. with band members
from Jess King and Country
Gospel.
The stage will offer an
open microphone for those
that have a CD in hand.
Dont forget to grab a bite
of Brats and Kraut for good
luck!
Listeners can expect an
evening of humor along with
rhythms of great old-time
gospel, blues and country
music performed by wellknown band members Jess
and Mary Joyce King, Harold Miracle, Jack Copsey and
Gary Henkle of Jess King
and Country Gospel. Band
members are all from this
area and have been playing
music for many years. The
group explains the Lord has
been so good, blessing them
with great health and an opportunity to lift His name.

Jack, Harold, Gary, Jess and

Mary Joyce have played in
different bands in the past;
together they welcome you
to the Rockford Belle to enjoy Country Gospel on New
Years Eve!
The public is invited to
share in the fun located at 135
Market St., Rockford, just a
half block down from Subway.
Free-will donations are accepted for the food and entertainment.
Contact Tom Rogers for
more information at 567-6449993.

Jess King and Country Gospel

Saturday, Dec. 27 & Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014

LocaL/state

times Bulletin/Delphos Herald

LSO to ring in New

Year with James Bond
INFORMATION SUBMITTED

Hospice center memorial tree full

Tonya Schumm, RN, nursing supervisor, looks at the memorial tree in the lobby at Van Wert Area
Inpatient Hospice Center. Leaf spaces, engraved with names in memory or honor of loved ones, have
been offered since the hospice center opened five years ago and are now all filled. Window Creations,
LLC, of Ottoville, created the dimensional glass wall art design. Engraved memorial brick pavers are
still available for the path leading to the center entrance. More information about memorial bricks is
at www.ComHealthPro.org on the online donation page. (Photo submitted)

LIMA Nothing says New Years Eve like the sleek style
and sophistication of James Bond.
The headlining stars and rock musicians from Canadas
Jeans n Classics will join the Lima Symphony Orchestra for
Shaken Not Stirred, a James Bond New Years Eve, on at 7:30
p.m. Wednesday in the Crouse Performance Hall of the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center.
Please join the Lima Symphony Orchestra as they celebrate
six decades of the Spy Who Loved Me with iconic music from
the instantly recognizable Bond Theme itself to such memory-stirrers as Goldfinger, Live and Let Die, For Your Eyes
Only, A View to a Kill and the recent Skyfall performed
by Jeans n Classics backed by the Lima Symphony Orchestra.
The evening with Britains favorite secret agent wouldnt be
complete without a nod to the celebrated International Man of
Mystery, Austin Powers, who will add a little humor to our irresistible evening of fantasy and intrigue.
This concert will bring the revolutionary idea of Jeans n
Classics to life: the combination of the warmth and energy of
our orchestra paired with the hard-driving rhythms of Rock
make for a truly electrifying performance.
Tickets are $30.

Zip through Outdoor Sports, Lake and Cabin Show Jan. 23-25
INFORMATION SUBMITTED
FORT WAYNE, Ind.For the first time,
adventurists of all ages can zipline from almost
three stories high and soar over a 25,000-galloon kayak lagoon Jan. 23-25 at the Coliseums
first large consumer show of the yearthe 6th
annual Outdoor Sports, Lake and Cabin Show.
Showgoers will be able to take flights and
fish in two stocked ponds, as part of a fundraiser set up for the Honor Flight Northeast Indiana Chaptera nonprofit that raises money to
honor World War II military veterans by sending them on a one-day all expense paid trip to
Washington, D.C., to visit the war memorials,
with each flight costing around $60,000.
But in 2015, the chapter is hoping to send
close to 300 military veterans total on four
separate flights starting this spring, so the organization will be at the three-day show hosting presentations and taking applications from
families of living World War II, Korean and
Vietnam War veterans. Show admission for ac-

tive military
or
veterans is half
off only
$5 and
military
families can
zipline and fish for free from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 25.
Among the return of boat rides, youth archery lessons and an air rifle shooting range,
are new show features including chainsaw
woodcarving demonstrations (and auction for
the honor flights), an inflatable BB gun range
and a concert on Sunday. And for the first time,
Schnelker Marine Focus Powersports will display and have official Bass Pro Shop catalog
products on-site for purchase including fishing
and pontoon boats, and also present seminars
throughout the weekend.
An amateur lumberjack competition will
feature local military branches competing
against one another at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24. The
popular STIHL Timberworks Lumberjack

Show,
as
seen
on
A B C s
W i d e
World
of
Sp o r t s ,
D i s c ove r y
Channels The Travelers and MTVs The
Real World and Road Rules, will return
to entertain audiences by speed climbing 45feet high, ax throwing, log rolling, as well as
cross-cut and hot sawing. Shows are set for 5,
6:30 and 8 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and
3:30 p.m. Saturday; and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday.
Over 100 outdoor exhibitors will fill the
108,000 square-foot space with a wide range
of sporting goods and services related to: biking, hiking, camping and fitness, hunting and
fishing, boats and water sports, vacation and
travel, recreational vehicles and motorsports,
cottage living and more.
Its a great way for the whole family to

Van Wert County Victim Services and the

YWCA of Van Wert County have recently
joined in collaboration providing Sexual
Assault and Human Trafficking Services
to victims of Van Wert and surrounding
counties. We have also teamed with other
community agencies recognizing the
growing need for sexual assault and
human trafficking services, along
with domestic violence and other
victim related crimes.

Victim Services & the YWCA

would like to wish you all
a safe and happy

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break away from feeling cooped up at home,

and instead, recreate the great outdoors under
one roof, said David Marquart, director of
operations for Coliseum Productions. While
the drab winter might keep us inside more, our
show helps motivate people to be active and
start planning for their outdoor adventures.
Cost is $10 for adults and valid for readmission all weekend. Children 12 and
under are free. Two-dollar discount coupons are available on SportsandCabinShow.com, and at Fort Wayne area Gander Mountain and Dicks Sporting Goods
stores prior to the show. Mizpah Shrine
Circus attendees (also at the Coliseum that
same weekend) receive $2 off admission
with a ticket stub, but is not valid combined with other offers.
Show hours are noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday.
For more information, log on SportsandCabinShow.com.

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This work is funded either in whole or in part by a grant awarded by the Ohio
Department of Health, Bureau of Healthy Ohio, sexual Assault and Domestic
Violence Prevention Program and as a sub-award of a grant issued by the United
States Department of Justice under the Sexual Assault Services Program Formula
grant, grant award number 2011-KF-AX-0040, and CFDA number 16.017.

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Russian military doctrine

puts NATO as top threat
MOSCOW (AP) Russia identified NATO as the nations No. 1 military threat and raised the possibility of
a broader use of precision conventional
weapons to deter foreign aggression under a new military doctrine signed by
President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
NATO flatly denied it is a threat to
Russia, and accused Moscow of undermining European security.
The new doctrine, which comes
amid tensions over Ukraine, reflected
the Kremlins readiness to take a stronger posture in response to what it sees
as U.S.-led efforts to isolate and weaken
Russia.
The paper maintains the provisions
of the previous, 2010 edition of the military doctrine regarding the use of nuclear
weapons.
It says Russia could employ nuclear
weapons in retaliation for the use of nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction against the country or its allies, and
also in the case of aggression involving
conventional weapons that threatens the
very existence of the Russian state.
But for the first time, the new doctrine
says Russia could use precision weapons
as part of strategic deterrent measures.
The document does not spell out when
and how Moscow could resort to such
weapons.
Examples of precision conventional
weapons include ground-to-ground missiles, air- and submarine-launched cruise
missiles, guided bombs and artillery
shells.
Among other things, the paper mentions the need to protect Russias in-

East Cleveland
weighs option
of bankruptcy
EAST
CLEVELAND,
Ohio (AP) East Cleveland has long been one of the
poorest cities in the state, a
model for what urban decay
looks like streets filled
with blighted and boarded-up
homes and tired commercial
districts.
And its beyond broke.
The city governments cellphone provider recently cut
off service for nonpayment. It
is getting two new salt trucks
purchased with federal money
but wont be able to fill them
because of what it owes Morton Salt Inc., one of the citys
fiscal overseers said.
This city of 17,000 people
is now considering whether to
file for municipal bankruptcy,
which would be a first for an
Ohio municipality.
East Cleveland in recent
years lost two of its biggest
employers and the income taxes paid by those who worked
there. East Clevelands bottom
line has been further diminished by substantial cuts in
state funding and a countywide reappraisal that further
reduced property tax receipts.
The Cleveland suburb has
been under a state-ordered
fiscal emergency since 2012,
which means a fiscal commission oversees the citys
finances and works with officials to devise a recovery plan.
East Cleveland has been there
before. It was under a fiscal
emergency from 1988 until
2006, the longest in state history.
The citys financial woes
have reached a point where
the head of the fiscal commission doesnt think bankruptcy
would even help. Sharon Hanrahan of the Ohio Office of
Management and Budget said
shes concerned the city wont
have enough cash in the bank
to make payroll for the first
pay period of 2015.
Mayor Gary Norton said
a bankruptcy filing is being
considered.
We have to recognize the
reality we face, weigh our options and choose a course,
Norton said in an interview
with The Associated Press.
Right now, were in the stage
of weighing our options.
He bristled at the notion that
East Cleveland wont make
payroll, noting that doomsayers have been predicting such
a thing for months. He emphasized that city government is
still delivering essential police, fire and emergency medical services and is picking up
residents trash.

In this Dec. 1, 2014 photo, Teresa Clark fills an order

at the Amazon fulfillment center on Cyber Monday,
in Lebanon, Tenn. Retailers have been pushing back
shipping deadlines and extending free shipping
offers, putting more pressure package carriers.
Amazon extended its free-shipping deadline by one
day to Dec. 19. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Holiday deliveries improve

but hiccups continue

Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, heads the Security Council

NEW YORK (AP) in the weeks before Christmas.
in Moscows Kremlin, Russia on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/RIA
Christmas
came on time this
The improved perforNovosti, Alexei Druzhinin, Presidential Press Service)
year for most people.
mance comes after delays
After FedEx and UPS by FedEx and UPS last year
terests in the Arctic, where the global Iskander missiles to its westernmost
failed
to deliver some pres- were blamed on a mix of bad
competition for its vast oil and other re- Kaliningrad exclave bordering NATO
sources has been heating up as the Arctic members Poland and Lithuania. The ents in time for Christmas last weather and overloaded sysice melts.
missiles were pulled back to their home year, the two package carriers tems, with more people shopRussia has relied heavily on its nuclear base after the drills, but the deployment improved their performance ping online. Neither company
disclosed exactly how many
deterrent and lagged far behind the U.S. clearly served as a demonstration of the this holiday season.
FedEx
delivered
more
than
packages were delayed a year
and its NATO allies in the development militarys readiness to quickly raise the
99
percent
of
express
packago, but said they represented
of precision conventional weapons. How- ante in a crisis.
Russia has threatened to permanently ages as promised on Dec. 22 a small share of overall holiever, it has recently sped up its military
modernization, buying large numbers station the Iskander missiles, which can and Dec. 23, according to day shipments.
To avoid similar headaches
of new weapons and boosting military hit targets up to 480 kilometers (about shipment tracker ShipMatrix.
drills. It has also sharply increased air 300 miles) away with high precision, in UPS delivered 99 percent of this year, FedEx and UPS inretaliation for U.S.-led NATOs missile express packages as promised vested in improving their syspatrols over the Baltics.
tems and increased the number
Earlier this month, Russia flexed defense plans. The Iskander can be fitted on those days.
Last
year,
the
percentage
of
of seasonal workers they hired.
its muscle by airlifting state-of-the art with a nuclear or conventional warhead.
express packages delivered on
FedEx said Friday it was
time those days was in the low proud of its performance
90s, said Mark DAmico, a this season and UPS said
spokesman for ShipMatrix.
its operations ran smoothly,
The firm did not have data demonstrating the value of
for Christmas Eve deliveries as our additional investments
of Friday. It also does not pro- in capacity and technology.
vide data on packages that are Neither company provided
sent using ground shipping, details on how many deliversince those are not guaranteed ies were delayed or actually
to be delivered within a set time delivered this year.
SAN
FRANCISCO
(AP) Sonys PlayStation
network remained offline
Friday on the second day of
an outage that began roiling
the online world just as eager video game players were
unwrapping new consoles
on Christmas morning.
Microsofts Xbox Live
service, which also went
WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. economy flexed its old
down Thursday, was back
muscles in 2014.
online Friday although the
More than five years removed from the Great Recession,
company reported reported
worries had taken hold at the start of the year that perhaps the
problems with some funcworlds largest economy had slid into a semi-permanent funk.
tions in the afternoon.
But consumers, businesses and investors, after enduring a
Credit for the disruptions
brutal winter, showed renewed vigor as the year wore on and
was claimed on Twitter by
set the United States apart from much of the world.
a group of self-proclaimed
Stocks repeatedly set record highs and did so again FriThis
March
8,
2012,
file
photo
shows
attendees
hackers called Lizard Squad
day,
with the Dow Jones industrial average rising modestly to
or someone purporting walking past the Sony PlayStation PS Vita console
a
new
peak. Employers were on pace to add nearly 3 million
to speak for the group. But on display in the Sony PlayStation booth at the
jobs, the most in 15 years. Sinking oil prices cut gasoline costs
Game
Developers
Conference
in
San
Francisco.
many video game enthusito their lowest levels since May 2009. Auto sales accelerated.
asts and some other hacker Sonys PlayStation network remains offline on
Inflation was a historically low sub-2 percent.
Friday
in
an
outage
that
began
as
video
game
groups quickly condemned
The U.S. economy proved it could thrive even as the Fedplayers
unwrapped
new
consoles
on
Christmas.
their actions. Even the noeral
Reserve ended its bond buying program, which had been
torious Kim Dotcom, a New (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
intended to aid growth by holding down long-term loan rates.
Zealand-based online entreAll told, the United States remained insulated from the fipreneur whos been accused service on Friday. But ex- day that its Playstation netnancial struggles surfacing everywhere from Europe and Latin
of abetting Internet piracy, actly what happened is still work was still down, adding
America to China, Japan and Russia.
got into the act by offering unclear: Neither Sony nor on Twitter: We are workSo what explained the U.S. economys resilience this year?
free vouchers for his online Microsoft would say what ing to restore full network
Economists say it largely reflected the delayed benefits of
privacy service if the Lizard disrupted their networks. services for all platforms finally mending the damage from the worst downturn in nearly
Squad would agree to re- And experts say its difficult thanks, as always, for your
80 years. Unlike past recoveries that enjoyed comparatively
to trace the source of attacks patience! A Microsoft supstore the Xbox network.
swift rebounds, this one proved agonizingly slow. It took 6
A Lizard Squad account or confirm claims of respon- port site said Xbox Live was
years to regain all the jobs lost to the recession 8.7 million
available at midday Friday,
on Twitter appeared to sibility.
far longer than during previous recoveries.
Sony Online Entertain- but it reported new probcredit Dotcoms offer for the
It was a healing process from a severe recession and the
partial restoration of Xbox ment said on its website Fri- lems in the afternoon.
financial crisis, said Richard Moody, chief economist at Regions Financial, a bank based in Alabama.

PlayStation, Xbox outages spark

debate over hacker claims

2014 US economy began

shaky, finished strong

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The Pace of
Change
As old man 2014 staggers toward the finish line where baby
2015 awaits, a plethora of Top lists are making the rounds.
The Top Ten Biggest Political Gaffes caught our eye in a
year when mid-term elections were a national story. Top Ten
movies, songs, television shows, and books are joined by cell
phone services, apps, gifts, and home workout programs. We
even ran across a list detailing the Top Ten Scandals of the
year but with Bill Cosbys face as the thumbnail on the link,
we decided we did not want to know anymore about that ranking. Even the Times Bulletin and Delphos Herald are running
articles recapping the top stories of the year.
However, in this editorial space we decided to take a slightly
different approach as we reflect back by broadening the history
and throwing in the aspect of looking forward at the same time.
As the Times Square crystal ball drops at midnight next
Wednesday evening, we will be turning over our calendar pages to 2015. But what does that really mean? We decided to use
our youngest adults - those teenagers turning 18 years-old this
coming year - as a way of putting the change into perspective.
For those area teens born in 1997, they have never known
life without:
- Wifi - Wifi protocols were created in 1997.
- Smartphones - The first Blackberry hit the market in 1999.
This technology has been around for so long, it is nearly impossible to find someone who still has a working unit.
- Camera phones - Going along with the idea that a cell
phone was intended to do much more than just make phones
calls, the first camera phone was invented in 2003.
- High Definition - Did you receive a new television for
Christmas? Chances are very good you would have been unable to find that set before 2004 when HiDef televisions hit the
market at a price that made most people blush.
- Facebook - Did you wish all your friends a Merry Christmas? Share your favorite recipes and upload dozens of photos of your holiday celebrations? Facebook may feel like it has
been around forever but it was only invented in 2004 and spent
its first few years mainly as a college phenomenon. But for the
1997-borns turning 18 in 2015, Facebook has long since seen
its day, being replaced by Snapchat and other social media outlets.
- iPhone - The reason for many people to stand around for
hours or days, waiting for the new version to be released, the
iPhone has only been with us since 2007 but most fanatics
dont understand how civilization possibly crawled out of the
primordial ooze without them.
Of course there are also lots of other cultural items to remember as we think back to the birth year of the upcoming
crop of new adults. For instance:
- Hong Kong has always been under Chinese rule.
- Islamic extremists have always been known to kill innocent tourists after an attack left 60 dead in Egypts Valley of
the Kings.
- Princess Diana has never been alive.
- Mother Teresa has always been a figure of history.
- Mike Tyson could always tell them how a human ear tasted.
- Woolworths Department stores have always been closed.
- Tiger Woods has always been the youngest golfer to win
the Masters at the age of 21.
- Scientists have always been able to clone sheep named
Dolly.
We are not looking back at the history of inventions and
cultural items just to have fun at the end of the year. We are
also reminding ourselves of how fast the world around us can
change.
Think of all the technological changes in the past few years
that we now not only take for granted but rely upon every day
for work and personal use. Companies rely upon wifi connections to do business anywhere, 24 hours per day. People rely
upon smartphones and connectivity to be in touch with each
other every minute of every day. In less than a generation, just
these two inventions have so dramatically changed society, the
interruption of their service grinds the economy and peoples
lives to a halt.
That change is what has been on our minds most recently. As we enter 2015, the county commissioners and the city
administration are hard at work on improving the economic
conditions in our area. But they cannot do it alone. Bringing
in certain types of businesses or industries may call for area
residents to make changes and to not do it like weve done it
for the past 40 years. That is very difficult in Van Wert where
change is often considered a four-letter word.
But we encourage area residents to help when they can,
bend if they must, and adjust when needed. Because what may
be new and never-seen-before today, may be old hat in three or
four years. The world is changing at a pace that is breathtaking
and Van Wert County must not only be willing to accept that
change but also hop on board with gusto, sometimes even taking the lead, in order to survive.
We wish everyone a safe and happy 2015.

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Dropping in on New Years

Congratulations!
You
made it through Christmas!
(Well, mostly. Im sure some
of you have a few presents left
to open.) Lets just say that
all that is left is the cleanup
buying something for the
people who surprised you,
throwing away the empty boxes the stuff came in, wadding
up the Christmas lights and
putting them away, and putting away the Christmas music and pulling out your Justin
Bieber CD collection. Were
in that no-mans-land between
Christmas and New Years, so
let move away from the first
holiday, shall we? Back away
from the candy cane
Lets turn our attention to
a holiday based on the simple turn of a calendar page.
New Years Day is rung in by
people who are excited about
getting a quick start on writing the wrong year on checks.
Others celebrate in their own
ways, which range from prayer
to shooting off weapons. For
some reason, these celebrations almost always involve a
lot of noise, making sleeping
through your neighbors celebration a nearly impossible
task.
Of course, the big celebra-

tion that people know happens

every year is in Times Square
of New York City. If youve
never been there to watch the
ball drop, you are probably
much richer than if you had
made the trip. You saved travel
expenses, the money the pickpockets would have stolen,
and you made it into the next
year anyway. Missing a party
cant leave you stuck in last
year for 12 more months! But,
of course, 35 ka-jillion people
show up every year to make
sure time hasnt stopped. The
relatives of those 35 ka-jillion
people watch from home via
television, shaking their heads
that someone they are related
to actually went to this event
in person. They also make
mental notes not to loan these
wayward kinfolk any money.
These folks, rather than
use a watch, or the cell phone
everyone has in their pockets,
wait until the ball drops. Officially, it is the dropping of
the apple, a reference which
dates back to either the 1920s
or whenever apples were invented by the Eve Fruit Growers. Dropping a ball to bring
in the new year in New York
goes back to 1906, but most
years this ball looks nothing

like an apple. I remember one

year it really did look like an
apple. It doesnt anymore.
Maybe it was making Guy
Lombardo hungry. Whatever.
Of course the city known
as the Big Apple should drop
an apple. With that in mind, I
tried to find what other cities
drop when its time to turn the
calendar. In Atlanta, they drop
a peach. Makes sense. Honolulu drops a pineapple. Ditto.
Again this year, Boise, Idaho, will drop a giant potato.
One town in North Carolina
drops a pickle, another drops
acorns, still another carefully
lowers an opossum in a clear
box. Not sure why. Eastown,
Maine, drops a giant sardine.
Again, not sure why, but at
least its fishy for an oceanbordered city. In Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania, the home of
the company that makes those
marshmallow Peeps candies,
they drop a giant (vinyl) Peep.
As strange as some of these
are, Im all in favor of them.
Let every city join in with
their own signature drop.
How about if Detroit drops
a Buick at midnight? Every
city in Wisconsin could drop
either a wheel of cheese or a
keg of beer. Either Florida or

My
tWo
ceNts
By
ed Gebert

Arizona could carefully lower

a senior citizen, hopefully
wearing either a muumuu or
black socks and sandals. He
could be lowered in a huge car
with the turn signal blinking.
Mississippi could drop a tray
of pralines. Illinois should salute Abraham Lincoln, since
it says on their license plates,
Land of Lincoln. Maybe
dropping $5 dollar bills. Not
pennies. Those would sting!
And wouldnt you love to head
to Columbus for the Big Buckeye Drop? Yeah, me neither.
The point is to have a little
pride and originality, and to
keep all that money you would
have wasted on a trip to the
Big Apple.
Enjoy your New Years
Eve responsibly. Clean the TV
screen, change the batteries
in the remote, and keep your
wallet in your pocket. And
watch out for falling Buicks.

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Whats it gonna be this year?

I cant believe another year
has come and gone.
Its that time again. The
pressure is on. What is your
New Years resolution?
The top 10 list is out and
here it is:
1. Spend more time with
family and friends
2. Fit in fitness
3. Tame the bulge
4. Quit smoking
5. Enjoy life more
6. Quit drinking
7. Get out of debt
8. Learn something new
9. Help others
10. Get organized
Number one has become
one of my priorities in the last
16 years after losing my father
to cancer. He was 63 when he
died and I still feel robbed of
all those years with him.
After his death, I made
a conscious effort to tell the

people I love just that and to

also show them.
Fitting in fitness is almost
as big a challenge as actually
exercising for most of us. If
only sitting in front of a computer burned as many calories
as running around the block.
Id be Lindsay Lohan-thin and
people would be offering me
a sandwich. Hmmm, sounds
counterproductive.
Needless to say, taming
the bulge for many, including me, is like stepping into
a cage with a ferocious lion
armed only with a feather. We
are the fattest country in the
world and it will likely only
get worse. It is more expensive
to eat nutritious food than to
grab a burger and fries. (The
burger thing also takes a lot
less time.)
Number four should be in
all caps. They say it takes the

average smoker four attempts

to kick the habit for good.
Well, it has been confirmed. I am well above average.
The daunting task of enjoying life more can be overwhelming. Some dont know
how, some cant find the time
and quite frankly, some people just dont want to. They are
far happier griping and moaning; its within their comfort
zone and allows them to avoid
change.
Number six is a non-issue
for me. I would have to start
drinking to have to stop. Dont
get me wrong; I enjoy a cocktail now and then but it is not
something that occurs more
times in a year than I have fingers.
Getting out of debt will be
a struggle for many and a losing cause for more people than

On the
Other
hand
By Nancy
Spencer

ever this year. With the downward spiral of the economy

and no end in sight, money
will be on all our minds this
coming year.
Thank goodness for number eight. I learn something
new just about every day. Im
sure they are talking about
something more substantial
like a foreign language
but I have to take kudos when
I can get them.
Helping others is a noble
endeavor and many of us do
little and big things every day.
If it would become secondnature for all of us, how much
better could the world be?
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yoUr opiNioNs
Thanks for supporting
our efforts
DEAR EDITOR:
Delphos-area residents,
Thank you for supporting
the third annual Betty Honigford Christmas Decorating Contest. The enthusiasm
of the decorators, entrants,
judges, voters and onlookers
is always uplifting. We know
a humble Christmas contest
cannot change the realities of
the world or the many struggles of others. We have seen
our share of hardships this
holiday season, heard about
the losses of others, been told
about the health challenges of
some and felt the real sadness
Christmas can bring.
We choose to focus on the
common decency of most
people, the unbreakable power of the human spirit and the
resiliency of the human heart.
We are happy if the decorated

houses bring a little joy to area

residents this holiday season.
Many individuals tell us they
look forward to the decorations and viewing the houses
involved.
We are lucky to sponsor the
contest and to have the opportunity to honor our mother. We
know many of you have similar stories to ours and similar
wonderful holiday memories with someone significant
whose loss is deeply felt. We
never know what someone
else is dealing with. We should
always be more kind than less
and more understanding than
judgmental. One act of kindness can make a difference.
One person, reaching out, can
lift the spirits of another. We
cant measure the returns of a
single act of kindness or how
far reaching it may be. Maybe
thats the lesson of Christmas.
Thank you to the participants for your willingness to

share your spirit with all of us.

Thank you to Nancy Spencer,
who is always so supportive
of us and our contest. Nancy
willingly gives up her free
time to present the prizes with
us and take pictures. Nancy
and the Delphos Herald provide such excellent coverage
of the event and the participating houses. Thanks to Bob
Ulm and WDOH for all their
help and coverage as well.
Bob is a real promoter of the
events of our city.
Mom knew how to keep
Christmas well. We try to
honor her by doing the same.
We hope you have a meaningful holiday.
The Family of Betty
Honigford

Thanks for supporting

our efforts
DEAR EDITOR:

The VFW Post 5803 Kids

Christmas Party was held
and there were a lot of happy
kids. I would like to thank my
elves that helped to put this
event together with wrapping
presents, filling goody bags,
decorating, and helping at the
party, too.
Thanks to John Wiley, Colleen Wiley, RaeEllen Hoblet,
Suzie McClure, Misty Browning, Renee Saum; my Claus
family Dillon Browning and
Ruth Hoblet; and Hannah
Scaggs (elf).
We also couldnt have had
this without the donations of
pizza from Pizza Hut, Wild
Willys, and Knights Pizza
and the generous donations
from the VFW post members
and the Mens Auxiliary.
Thank you all!
Isabel Riley
Senior Vice Ladies Auxiliary

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Time for New

Years Resolutions
up front. I know last year, I
experienced inertia and had
a hard time getting moving
on new behaviors.
I guess I didnt have the
right fuel and just didnt
work hard on my resolutions.
So this year, I plan to attack
my resolutions with energy.
Here are a few of the resolutions that Everson made.
If you cant decide on your
own, maybe you can try
these.
1. I will not back away
from challenges and I will
remember they are opportunities to grow. I will face my
challenges with optimism
and enthusiasm. I know my
results are a direct reflection
of my viewpoint. What I focus on I will get more of
therefore, I will focus on the
positive.
2. I will not focus on
losing weight but on being
healthy. I will exercise and
pay attention to what I put in
my mouth. I want to be realistic and not get depressed
that the pounds are not dropping off. I will get plenty of
sleep.
I am going to make appointments with myself for
brisk walks or other activity to get my heart moving.
Better health will help me
lose weight. I will focus on
where I am now and not be
obsessed with what I looked
like 20 years ago.
3. I am going to work on
not being super woman. I
will not try to do everything, but, instead, I will
work on doing some things
very well. I want to set my
priorities and do and be my
best at the things that are
most important. I want balance to be more than just a
vocabulary word to me.
4. I am going to look for
reasons to laugh each day.
When I find them, I will
laugh with gusto and exuberance. Laughing and good
humor are not only good
for your mental attitude but

An inspirational quote
for the new yearWhat
lies before us and what lies
behind us are small matters
compared to what lies within
us. And when we bring what
is within out into the world,
miracles
happen.
The
source is unknown but some
credit the quote to Henry
Haskins or Ralph Emerson.
Have you made any resolutions for 2015? Many
people make the same resolutions every year, only to
break them in a matter of
weeks or months. The key
is to make realistic resolutions. Dont set yourself up
for failure. Maybe we should
make a series of resolutions.
Say you will try to do certain
things the first quarter, a different challenge in the spring
and so forth.
In 2001 Diane Everson,
publisher of the Edgerton
(WI) Reporter, was president
of the National Newspaper
Association (NNA). For her
January NNA Report, Everson wrote a column for the
trade publication giving her
resolutions for 2001. I wont
share all of it with you but
here is the essence of it. Your
list might look about the
same.
Everson started by sharing an interesting item from
an NASA newsletter that she
received. It said: Have you
noticed the huge fuel tanks
when the Space Shuttle takes
off? The Space Shuttle uses
about 85 percent of its fuel in
the first FIVE MINUTES.
It needs that much fuel to
break through earths gravity. In addition, someone told
me that a jet uses 60 percent
of its fuel to get up in the air
for the same reason. It only
makes sense that the same is
true for us to do something
different.
Our comfort zone I think
can be as strong as the earths
gravitational pull. We have
to remember to put most of
our effort to make changes

Neat-freaks
girlfriend sweeps
suggestions aside

PeoPle
Make the
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By
Byron
McNutt
good for your digestive system as well. Dont be serious
all day. Leave time to have
fun.
5. I am going to set aside
time each day for personal
growth. Make time to read or
listen. I know that the more
I improve myself, the more I
can improve my world.
6. I will be more grateful and show more appreciation. I want to possess an attitude of gratitude. There is
so much to be thankful for
good health, good friends,
prosperity and opportunity.
Dont take the good in life
for granted.
I will make the effort to
write more thank you notes,
give more compliments and
give daily thanks for the
abundance in my life.
7. I will be more loving to
my family and friends. I will
be more considerate to those
I come in contact with
whether it is a brief encounter or a lasting relationship.
We get back what we give,
and it is so easy to be inconsiderate of others. As a priority, make time for family and
friends.
*******
Put another way, here are
the words of Christian Larson. He wants us to Promise
Ourselves: to be so strong
that nothing can disturb our
peace of mind; to talk health,
happiness and prosperity to
every person we meet.
To make all our friends
feel that there is something
in them; to be just as enthusiastic about the success of
others as we are about our
own; to forget the mistakes
of the past and press on to
the greater achievements of
the future.
And finally, to be too
large for worry, too noble for
anger, too strong for fear and
too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

Other hand
(From page 6)

If I say I am going to lose weight, those

around me watch every bite that goes in my
mouth.
If quitting smoking tops my list, people will
ask me how it is going so many times, only a
long drag will calm my frazzled nerves.
See what I mean? Its just not worth it.
I again, resolve to not resolve.

Finally we have reached number 10. Getting organized has been a goal of mine for
several decades now. I wonder what that says
about me?
Oh well. I wont be sharing my New Years
resolutions this year. It puts far too much pressure on me to succeed (perhaps change should
go here as well).

Gallmeier
(From page 1)
Some allow for a six-month
trial period to test their technology and see if it will be
useful at the plant and suit the
citys needs. All plans call for
an upgrade to the computer
(SCADA) system that runs the
facility. The system and software is obsolete. They also
all call for remediation to the
existing trains and cassettes,
which hold the membranes.
The cost of the plans range
from $6 million to $13 million.
The city infrastructure includes a 70-percent combined

storm water/wastewater sewer

system. Presently, during wet
weather peak flows, some
overflow is automatically released into the creek at the
plant, which is permissible by
the Environmental Protection
Agency four times a year. Delphos has exceeded that, sometimes in one month, with the
ongoing problems at the plant.
The EPA has issued Delphos
permission to exceed the normal limit while researching a
course of action to correct the
issues.
We are OK with the EPA
for now but they are going to

need a plan from us sooner

rather than later because there
is also the time needed to implement it, Teman said.
Gallmeier said the trio
want to make sure all the Ts
are crossed and Is dotted in
the final decision on how to
proceed with the plant.
We want to make sure
what we choose will serve
the plant well and the citizens
well, Gallmeier said. We
dont want to get six or seven
years down the road and have
the same problems.

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Dear Heloise: I would like
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Dan, as long as the paint is
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without having to buy special
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Rubbing alcohol is sold in
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the solution. Heloise
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Dear Heloise: As we spend
winter days in our cozy home
with three spoiled cats, its
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and all, with a cat-size hole cut
in one end. Stuff a piece of rug
or blanket inside. Add a clear
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because she wasnt a paying customer. She felt
shuffled around and decided to text me, telling me she will go to another hairdresser.
Im hurt and dont understand why she
wouldnt communicate this to me directly so
we could have worked something out. Whats
the best way to handle this? HAIRDRESSER IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR HAIRDRESSER: Talk with her directly. Tell her you received her text and the
snub wasnt intentional. One would think shed
realize you were doing her a favor by working
her in, but if she cant understand that, then
perhaps its better she see another stylist. Accept it and move on.
** ** **
DEAR ABBY: My daughter calls me
(hands-free) when she is driving in her car. We
have lively conversations and I enjoy her calls.
However, she is always either running errands
or on her way to work when she calls. I can be
in the middle of a sentence when she announces, Oops, Mom, Ive reached my destination.
Gotta go. Love you!
Am I wrong to feel she is fitting me in?
Or should I just be happy for the call? A
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conversations with an expression of love. If her
schedule is busy, her drive time may be the
optimum time for her to talk privately. So be
happy its better than never hearing from
her at all.

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you live with, isnt it best to tell her what you
think should be done and how?
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She rolls them off her feet with the opposite
foot and they sometimes end up in the corner
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Also, dishes never get rinsed off, washed or put
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dishes end up stinking or the food gets stuck
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the cupboard.
My girlfriend thinks I go overboard and
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interesting that you used the term nitpicking. Is that what your girlfriend calls it when
you tell her shes doing something that bothers
you? Nitpicking encompasses more than asking someone to pick up her socks or not leave
the dishes in the sink or on the counter. (If she
washes them, shouldnt YOU put them into the
cupboard?)
There are few things that a neatnik finds
more upsetting than living with someone who
is disorganized. You and your girlfriend appear to have some very basic differences. If
youre planning to make this romance a lifelong commitment, Im warning both of you in
advance that you cant change another person.
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Saturday, Dec. 27 & Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014

Apollo 8 Home; Astronauts Excellent

ABOARD USS YORKTOWN Climaxing a magnificent space odyssey, the Apollo 8 moon explorers
came home from the heavens today,
steering their spaceship to a pinpoint
landing less than three miles from
the main recovery ship in a darkened
Pacific Ocean.
Air Force Col. Frank Borman,
Navy Capt. James A. Lovell Jr. and
Air Force Maj. William A. Anders
reported they were in excellent condition after the momentous journey.
They landed just before dawn and
waited patiently in their bobbing
spaceship for 45 minutes until the
first rays of light began to illuminate
the Pacific so that swimmers could
safely drop into the sea to secure the
Apollo 8 craft.
Americas newest heroes ended
mans greatest space adventure and
one of historys most momentous explorations when they survived mans
hottest and fastest dive through the
atmosphere and parachuted into a
gently rolling sea about 5,000 yards
from the Yorktown.
The astronauts climbed into a
life raft and were hoisted aboard a
helicopter 80 minutes after landing.
They were ferried quickly to the carrier, which had steamed toward the
scene from the moment of touchdown.
With a beautiful dawn breaking
over the Pacific, Borman, Lovell and
Anders were deposited on the carrier
deck at 12:20 p.m. EST.
Hundreds of sailors cheered and
snapped pictures as the bearded
adventurers stepped on deck and
strolled a bit uneasily across a red
carpet rolled out for the occasion.
The astronauts were dressed in
white flight suits, into which they
had changed while waiting for recovery.
They smiled and waved to acknowledge the cheers of the sailors.
Borman stepped to a microphone
and thanked the crew for the great
recovery operation.
Were very happy to be here with
you, Borman said. We appreci-

ate your efforts. We know you had

to stay out here over Christmas. It
seems that Jim Lovell and I always
seem to fly in December.
But on Gemini 7, he added, we
got home before Christmas.
We are very proud to be a part of
this great achievement. Were proud
of it and we appreciate the part you
played in getting us back.
Borman, Lovell and Anders all
looked in great shape as they left the
microphone and walked to an elevator, which took them down to a sick
bay for a medical examination.
With the astronauts safely on the
carrier, officials in Mission Control
Center in Houston unfurled a large
American flag and the Star Spangled Banner was played over a communications circuit.
Helicopters spotted the sixton spaceship dangling under its
three red and white parachutes as it
dropped for the sea. They were overhead moments after the 10:50 a.m.
EST splashdown.
While waiting for pickup, the astronauts chatted by radio with the
commander of the helicopter hovering overhead.
Cmdr. Donald S. Jones of Madison, Wis., asked the astronauts what
the moon was made of.
Its not made of green cheese at
all, Borman replied. Its made out
of American cheese.
Asked what they wanted for
breakfast, the astronauts replied
steak and eggs, the same that we
had before we left the Cape last
week.
They are the first U.S. astronauts
to land in darkness. It was 4:50 a.m.
local time, about 45 minutes before
first light.
Unless there was an emergency,
frogmen did not plan to deploy from
the helicopters until first light, leaving the astronauts to wait out the recovery in their floating craft.
Crew condition okay, came the
happy report from Yorktown.
The astronauts had been away
from earth exactly six days, three

Apollo 8 success opens the way for lunar landing

BY KIRK DOUGAL
DHI Media Group Publisher
kdougal@timesbulletin.com
When
President
Kennedy
stepped to the podium at Rice
University in September of 1962,
he delivered a rousing speech that
mobilized the nations effort to leap
forward in the space race.
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, because
that goal will serve to organize and
measure the best of our energies
and skills, because that challenge
is one that we are willing to accept,
one we are unwilling to postpone,
and one which we intend to win,
and the others, too.
Massive programs were created to first put American astronauts in space, catching up to the
Soviet Union, and then leap frogging ahead to place men on the
moon and then return them safely
to earth. The plan called for a long
series of marks on a checklist,
completing one item before moving on to the next. The final mark
was placed in July of 1969 when
Neil Armstrong and the rest of the
Apollo 11 crew achieved the ultimate goal.
But there was perhaps no more
important checkpoint along the
way than Apollo 8. Taking place in
hours on a dramatic mission that
thrilled the world and gave man his
first closeup look at the mysterious
celestial neighbor that has intrigued
humans since the beginning.
They traveled 69 hours outward
to the moon, circled it 10 times in
20 hours at an altitude of 70 miles
and then raced home along a 58-hour
corridor. They logged about 537,000
perfect miles.

From the
Archives
By
Kirk Dougal

December of 1968, the mission accomplished many firsts for mankind and NASA, but also revealed
just how much we had to learn
about our nearest celestial neighbor - even as we would reach out
only seven months later to land
upon it.
The Apollo 8 crew of Frank
Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders became the first humans to:
- travel beyond low earth orbit
- see the earth as a whole planet
- first to witness an earthrise
- the first to circle the moon
- the first to see the dark side of
the moon
- travel farther from earth than
anyone had ever gone
In addition to all the new records the crew set, they had the
important tasks of answering three
questions that would dramatically
affect the projected lunar landing
attempt only a few months later.
To reach their landing target in the
Pacific, Borman, Navy Capt. James
A Lovell Jr. and Air Force Maj. William A. Anders survived mans hottest and fastest re-entry through the
atmosphere.
Apollo 8 slammed into the out
limits of the atmosphere at 24,630
miles per hour, was punished by
forces nearly seven times the pull of
gravity and was blistered by heat of

First, there was still some argument among NASA scientists as

to whether or not there was some
atmosphere surrounding the moon.
Even a thin layer would greatly
change the landing and take-off
programs for Apollo 11.
Second, where should the lunar lander set down? The crew
was tasked with taking thousands
of shots in a quilt-work fashion in
order to come home with the best
possible representation of the topography.
Third, at the proposed landing
site, what was the lunar surface?
Some scientists believed the pockmarked moon surface was the result of long dormant volcanoes,
meaning the ground would be razor sharp rock. Others believed the
surface was several meters of fine
dust that would not support any
substantial weight, in effect forming a sort of quicksand that would
allow men and machines to sink
into its surface and disappear.
The Apollo 8 mission provided
answers to all these questions, allowing Neil Armstrong to take the
most famous step in history a few
months later.
Here now is a reprint of a December 27, 1968, Van Wert TimesBulletin article detailing the safe
return of the Apollo 8 crew from
its mission.

more than 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

The astronauts had been on
a perfect course since they fired
themselves out of moon orbit early
Wednesday and started their 58hour, 233,000-mile homeward journey. So accurate was the path that
three planned mid-course corrections were canceled.
ApOLLO 8/A12

The economy and post office department banking system

This will be my last article for 2014
and marks the end of an incredible
year. We are experiencing unheard of
phenomena in the financial world first
with the milestone of a stock market
that has broken the 18,000 mark coupled with the lowest gasoline prices in
several decades. In Columbus the other day, I paid $1.70 for a gallon of gas.
Consider that last Christmas we were
paying in excess of twice that amount.
Just six years ago, we were experiencing one of the largest downturns in
the U.S. economy since the Great Depression. The housing market seems
to be rebounding in some areas while
you can still get a mortgage at around
2.99 percent.
Along those same lines, if you look
at interest rates in the banking system today, you will notice there has
been a sharp decline in the amounts
paid on regular savings and checking accounts. In the early 1900s,
many people did not use our banking system and were known to hide
their money in various places in their
homes like under a mattress or in the
icebox. Others felt they had worked
hard to earn the little bit of cash they
had and they wanted to keep it close.

maining .5 percent was earmarked for

recovering the costs of administering
such a system.
Initially there were several constraints on depositors. The total deposit limit for an account was $500.
Within seven years that figure was
raised to $2,500. The minimum deposit was one dollar and the maximum you could deposit in a month
was $100. The system, however, did
provide a method for saving smaller
amounts by allowing patrons to purchase a 10-cent savings card that they
could fill with 10-cent saving stamps.
The filled books could be used to
open or add to an account.
The post office issued certificates
as proof of deposits. Denominations
included $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50,
and $100. In 1954, certificates could
be issued for $1,000 and $2,500. If
you preferred, once you reached $20
in savings, you could exchange this
for a U.S. postal savings bond. The
advantage of the bonds was that they
paid 2.5 percent. Keep in mind, this
savings systems was the only monetary system backed by the full faith
and credit of the United States Government. The Federal Deposit In-

CURATORS
CORNER
By
Gary Levitt

Immigrants from foreign lands were

surprised that there we did not have
a postal banking system in America.
European countries had established
such a long ago.
In 1911, the U.S. government
passed legislation putting the post
office into the banking business. At
first local banks felt this system was
in competition with them; but later,
they determined that it really helped
to bring the hidden monies out into
circulation. In fact if you look at the
design of the system, a majority of
the funds were deposited by the post
office into local banks. At the onset
the Post Office guaranteed a 2 percent
return on deposits, while local banks
were then paying 2.5 percent. The re-

surance Corporation (FDIC) did not

become law until 1933 and the US
government didnt start to issue bonds
until 1935. By the way, since the start
of FDIC insurance on Jan. 1, 1934,
no depositor has lost a single cent of
insured funds as a result of a failure.
The postal savings system became
very popular after the stock market
crash of 1929 when deposits equaled
only $153 million. In the 1930s that
figure jumped to $1.2 billion while
hitting its peak in 1947 at $ 3.4 billion. There were four million depositors taking advantage of this service
at 8,141 postal units. This jump was
attributed to the shortage of goods
available during the war, the dropping
of interest rates paid by banks to only
one percent or less, and the convenience of post offices for those working long hours or who had been displaced from their permanent homes.
On April 27, 1966, the Post Office
began the process of dismantling the
system. They stopped accepting deposits to existing accounts, refused to
open new accounts, and ended interest payments. The U.S. postal savings
system was abolished completely on
July 1, 1967. At that time the treasury

department was given the $50 million

still left on deposit to be held in trust
indefinitely. As a result of Public Law
09-359, no claims for monies left on
account have been honored since July
13, 1985.
Although we would love to be able
to offer a trip to New England for all
85 of those currently interested, we
are still short 11 seats necessary to offer the second trip. In less than two
weeks, we will have to pull the plug
with any ideas of running a second
trip in October 2015. The remaining
29 people will remain on the waiting list and will only be able to go
if someone drops from the original
trip. Please take this time to contact
friends, family and loved ones who
you believe might have an interest in
those 11 seats. All those on the waiting list will be notified once we determine if the second trip will take
place. The original trip sold out in
less than 48 hours. Please contact me
at (419) 303-5482 with questions.
I hope you each had a wonderful
Christmas holiday and we wish you
much success, health and happiness
in the coming year.

THOSE WERE THE DAYS

35, 60, and 75
Years Ago
BY DHI MEDIA STAFF
info@timesbulletin.com
35 Years Ago
This week in 1979, more
questions were raised than answered after three American
clergymen were allowed to
hold Christmas services with
the U.S. Embassy hostages being held in Iran. The biggest
question: How many hostages
were there - 43 or 50? The clergymen met with the 43 known
hostages and said they were in
good spirits and that the only
two remaining female hostages
were being treated well.
Ottoville Growing Together chapter of Ohio Child Conservation League held Ladies
Night Out for the December
meeting. Hostesses were Carol
Giesken and Ruth Honigford.
Jean Herman was in charge
of the raffle. Members spent
the rest of the evening bowling at the Delphos Recreation
Center. Karla Osenga was in
charge of entertainment.
Rager Home Improvement
Center donated an additional

$500 needed to put the Van

Wert County United Way
Campaign over the top and
fully funded for the upcoming
year. The campaign collected
$152,550, reaching their goal
for the third consecutive year.
60 Years Ago
This week in 1954, the
French Assembly refused to
approve rearmament for West
Germany despite the support
of Premier Pierre MendesFrance. The administration
had been stunned by the 280259 defeat of the measure
that called for rearming West
Germany with the help of a
seven-nation Western European Union. Mendes-France
said he would call for a second
vote, staking his governments
political life on the outcome.
Changes in the locations of
several Delphos stores were
set to go into effect after the
start of 1955. Rose Fast Hat
Shop would be located at 156
W. Second St. About Feb. 1 the
Wannamacher Jewelers would
move to the Hubert Ricker
building at 232 N. Main St.,
being vacated by Mrs. Fast.
She had operated a hat shop
in Delphos for 28 years. Wan-

namachers had been located in

Delphos for three years while
the original store at Ottoville
was opened ten years earlier.
There was plenty to be
wishing for in Van Wert County for the upcoming year during the holiday season. Harry
McKeddie was hoping for a
big turnout in June as the Peony Festival rebounded. John
Etsweiler was hoping to have
the money for a new county
hospital as the state board of
health continued its threats to
close the existing facility.

said that as many as 16,000

single and childless couples
were dropped from food relief and another 40,000 were
placed on cutback rations as
the shortages continued. The
report also stated that due to
the hunger and suffering, the
number of attempted suicides
had climbed, along with cases
of mental breakdowns.
At a regular meeting of
Delphos Aerie of Eagles,
plans were considered for
the annual New Years Eve
dance which will be held on
the following Sunday. Charles
75 Years Ago
Ford was named chairman in
This week in 1939, as the re- charge of the arrangements
lief crisis continued in Cleve- for the party. This popular soland, a 30,000-word report cial function sponsored by the

Eagles was for members of the

Eagles and their families.
The Van Wert Salvation
Army reported that they had
provided Christmas dinners to
123 homes, benefiting 362 people. All of the food bags contained half a peck of potatoes,

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James helps short-handed Cavs rally past Magic 98-89

Cleveland Cavaliers Dion Waiters makes an uncontested dunk

against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball
game, Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. Cleveland rallied in
the fourth quarter to claim a 98-89 win on a night when point guard
Kyrie Irving did not play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) LeBron James took over

when the Cleveland Cavaliers needed a lift in the
fourth quarter.
James had 29 points, eight assists and five rebounds,
and Cleveland rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 98-89
on Friday night.
Kevin Love scored 22 points in three quarters and
reserve Dion Waiters added 17 for Cleveland, which
bounced back from a 101-91 loss at Miami on Christmas. Tristan Thompson grabbed 13 rebounds.
The Cavaliers played without point guard Kyrie
Irving, who was sidelined by a bruised knee. Center
Anderson Varejao also had surgery Friday to repair a
torn left Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the
season.
Then coach David Blatt kept Love on the bench
in the final period after he struggled to defend Magic
center Nik Vucevic.
LeBron is the best player in the world. He does
what he does and obviously we needed it, Blatt said.
What he did tonight was significant. It lifted us.
James said the Cavs settled down in the second
half.
The more that were together, the closer the camaraderie we have off the floor, it makes the game that
much easier, he said.
Tobias Harris led Orlando with 16 points. Vucevic
had 12 points, seven assists and eight rebounds, and
reserve Evan Fournier scored 15.
The Magic were outscored 27-14 in the final period
of their fifth loss in the last six games.
This happens in almost every single game we play
at home, Harris said. In the last five minutes, we just
totally get away from what weve been doing the whole
game. We took some bad shots, rushed a lot of shots
and thats why we lost.
Magic coach Jacque Vaughn pointed at James as
being the difference.
A big part of this league is having the ability to put
the basketball into somebodys hands that you want to
make plays, Vaughn said. There were key possessions at the end of the game with the ball in LeBrons
hands and he made plays for himself and his team.

Vucevics dunk with 1:58 left got Orlando within

three, but the Magic were unable to score again.
James converted a three-point play with 40.7 seconds remaining, and then hit three foul shots to help
close it out.
The Magic shot 59.6 percent through the first three
quarters, but struggled to score in the final period.
Cleveland used an 11-5 surge in the fourth to open a
92-85 lead on a 10-foot jumper from James. The fourtime NBA MVP scored or assisted on 17 of the Cavs
last 19 points.
Cleveland struggled for much of the game.
The Magic put together a 10-0 run to open a 74-65
lead with 2:34 left in the third quarter, punctuated by
Fourniers 3-pointer from the corner.
Orlando carried a 75-71 lead into the final period,
but a 15-foot jumper by James and a 3-pointer from
Mike Miller gave Cleveland an 84-80 advantage with
6:42 left.
LETS CHILL
James got into an angry discussion with Harris in
the middle of the third quarter. Both players were assessed a technical foul.
The words (Harris) said got me going, James
said. I was actually in chill mode tonight, but chill
mode was deactivated after he said that.
James declined to reveal what Harris said.
BENCHED
Love, who also had seven rebounds, said he cant
remember the last time he sat out for the fourth quarter.
Its been a while, Love said. It was all about the
matchups. More than anything, we got the win and
Im happy with that.
TIP INS
Cavaliers: Cleveland shot 41 percent from the field,
but went 24 for 26 from the foul line. Miller made
three 3-pointers. He also had five rebounds and five
assists.
Magic: Orlandos Kyle OQuinn, who didnt make
a 3-pointer his rookie year, is 6 for 16 from beyond the
arc this season.

Lady Spartans, Southview earn Vicki Mauk Holiday finals

By JIM METCALFE
DHI Media Sports Editor
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com
ELIDA Not much activity was scheduled for the local
high school sports calendar Friday night.
All the attention was on the Vicki Mauk Holiday Invitational on the Union Bank Court of the Elida Fieldhouse
involving girls basketball teams from host Elida, Lima Senior,
Waynesfield-Goshen and Sylvania Southview.
The Lady Spartans and the Lady Cougars advanced to Saturdays finals (approximate tip time 8 p.m.) after a pair of wellplayed semifinals.
The Spartans outran the host Lady Bulldogs 73-65 in the
nightcap, while Southview dispatched the Lady Tigers 56-41.
In the second semifinal, the Spartans (5-3) simply had too
much depth for the Lady Dawgs (1-6), minus the injured Sabrina Kline and Mallory Etzler.
Despite being short handed, Elida battled to a 36-all tie at
halftime.
The teams traded baskets to open the third period Lima
Seniors Shaquayla Johnson and Elidas Bailee Kuhn before Lima Senior took the lead for good on a basket by Imara
Haynes. The Spartans used their various pressure defenses to
begin to wear on their foe.
Despite Elida canning 6-of-16 shots in the quarter, the Spartans were slightly hotter at 7-of-16. Essence Cowan scored five
of her game-high 21 points in the period and the guests owned
the glass 14-6 in the third as part of a 44-30 overall rebounding edge.
Elida freshman star Shyah Wheeler picked up her third and
fourth fouls in the period, sending her to the bench. Kuhn, a
junior, also picked up her third foul, and Lima Senior took a
55-49 lead into the fourth.
Despite its weariness, Elida would not go away in the final
period, thanks to Wheeler erupting for 11 points. On the other
end, Caterrion Thompson dropped in seven to pace the Spartans. As well, the Spartan defense finally took its toll, forcing
nine turnovers by Elida.
As coaches, we believe these girls can beat top-notch
teams. However, until they believe they can and fight through
it, we wont, Elida co-coach Elise Jenkins observed. Yes, we
did get tired but when you really think you can do it, you can
get through that. We fought to the end, and thats always a good
thing, but we just have to do it for 32 minutes.
Lima Senior unleashed its pressure defense as soon as they
got off the bus but the Dawgs werent afraid to run with them
and generally handled that pressure. With Hope Carter and
Skylar Hurst each netting six points, Elida was 10-of-17 to
open the game. When Hurst laid one in behind the defense to
close the first-quarter scoring, Elida led 20-18.
The game tightened up in the second period with Senior
High taking its first lead at 25-24 on a 3-point play by Xavier
Houston. However, Elida took it right back on a 3-point field

VW Elks offers free

Hoop Shoot contest
Information submitted
VAN WERT Van Wert
Elks Lodge No. 1197 wants to
remind all boys and girls, ages
8 through 13, of the upcoming Hoop Shoot Free Throw
Contest which will be held on
Monday, December 29 at the
Goedde Building (old high
school) on West Crawford
Street in Van Wert. Girls will
register at 6:45 p.m. and shoot
at 7 p.m. Boys registration
will be held at 7:45 p.m. and
their contest begins at 8 p.m.
Boys and girls will be competing separately in their age

class. All local winners will

receive trophies and will be
eligible to compete in the district competition which will
be held at the University of
Findlay on January 11, 2015.
All contestants will receive
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and Lee Kinstle GM Sales and
Service.
This contest, as are all Elks
Hoop Shoot Contests, is free
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fees required. All boys and
girls are encouraged to participate this year.

third tonight. We had played a very good Lima Senior team

tonight to a halftime tie and then we came out flat, co-coach
Chrissy Billiter acknowledged. Vicki Mauk would be rolling
over in her grave; as coaches, we were more fired up about this
game than our players and thats disappointing. We have one
turnover turn into two, then three, and we cant stop it until we
have a bad run. That is something we have to figure out.
Lima Senior ended up 10-of-22 at the line (45.5 percent)
with 19 turnovers and 11 fouls.
Elida was 2-of-4 from the stripe (50 percent) and had 18
fouls. The Bulldogs play Waynesfield-Goshen at 6 p.m. Saturday in the consolation game.
In the entertaining and cleanly-played opener, the Cougars
(4-4) used a 48-23 edge the final 24 minutes to dispel the Lady
Tigers (3-4).
Waynesfield-Goshen dominated the first period, 18-8, but,
in the end, 23 turnovers were the Tigers undoing.
Pacing Southview were Emily Westphal with a game-high
26 points, along with 11 from Maria Pappas and 10 from Charley Kale. As a team, they connected on 22-of-47 from the
field (5-of-17 beyond the arc) for 46.8 percent and 7-of-10 free
throws (70 percent) and grabbed 19 boards.
For the Tigers, Paige Crawford led the scoring column with
15 and Abbie Van Horn added 10. They concluded with 16of-32 shooting (5-of-9 from 3-point range) for 50 percent and
collected 24 rebounds.

Elidas Hope Carter drives to the hoop as Imara

Haynes defends for Lima Senior during Friday
nights second semifinal at the Vicki Mauk Holiday
Tournament at the Fieldhouse in Elida. The Lady
Spartans used a third-quarter surge to advance to
Saturdays title game. (DHI Media/Kenny Poling)
goal by Abby Waddle. It remained tight the rest of the half and
when Cowan downed a 3-ball from the left wing, it was tied
36-all.
Theres one quarter that kills us every game and it was the

LIMA SENIOR (73)

Aniya Frazier 0-0-0, Shaquayla Johnsaon 1-1-3, Asia Wilson 2-1-5, Xavier Houston 1-13, Miea Ward 3-0-6, Caterrion Thompson 8-3-20, Essence Cowan 7-1-21, Imara Haynes
4-0-8, Kierre James 2-3-7, Amesha Reed 0-0-0. Totals 21-7-10-73.
ELIDA (65)
Hope Carter 6-0-13, Brett Pauff 3-0-6, Abby Waddle 6-0-16, Skylar Hurst 3-0-6, Shyah
Wheeler 6-0-13, Courtney Siefker 2-0-4, Hayley Wagner 0-0-0, Bailee Kuhn 3-1-7,
Missy Jackson 0-0-0, Mariah Wise 0-0-0. Totals 24-5-2-65.
Score by Quarters:
Lima Sr. 18 18 19 18 - 73
Elida 20 16 13 16 - 65
Three-point goals: Lima Senior, Cowan 6, Thompson; Elida, Waddle 4, Wheeler.
SYLVANIA SOUTHVIEW (56)
Charley Kale 3-2-10, Maria Pappas 4-2-11, Dani Peterson 0-0-0, Victoria Leggett 2-0-4,
Erin Morrissey 0-0-0, Keely Pohl 2-1-5, Emily Westphal 11-2-26. Totals 17-5-7-56.
WAYNESFIELD-GOSHEN (41)
Mackenzie Jarnagin 4-0-8, Aubrey Searfoss 0-0-0, Sydney Buffenbarger 2-0-6, Kiley
Valenti 1-0-2, Abbie Van Horn 3-3-10, Jenna Crawford 0-0-0, Paige Crawford 6-1-15,
Taryn Wicker 0-0-0, Jessica Lowe 0-0-0. Totals 11-5-4-41.
Score by Quarters:
Sylvania Southview 8 13 23 12 - 56
Waynesfield-Goshen 18 2 17 4 - 41

Pigskin Picks
Erin Cox continues to kick tail with her 9-3 week last week (5-1, 4-2) to improve
to 109-70-1 (52-33/57-37-1).
The other regular, John Parent, also went 9-3 with the same marks and now stands
67-39 (31-16/36-23).
Me? There is nothing to see here - please disperse!
I - cough, cough - went (ahem!) 6-6 (4-2/2-4) to now be 107-72-1 (47-38/60-34-1).
Due to Christmas, I couldnt find a Guest Picker!!!
This weeks games:

COLLEGE BOWLS: Military (Annapolis) - Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati; Sun (El Paso) Duke vs. Arizona State; Independence (Shreveport, La.) - Miami vs. South Carolina;
Pinstripe (Bronx) - Boston College vs. Penn State; Holiday (San Diego) - Nebraska
vs. Southern Cal.
PRO: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh; Detroit at Green Bay; San Diego at Kansas City;
Carolina at Atlanta; Dallas at Washington; Arizona at San Francisco; Cleveland at
Baltimore.

JIM METCALFE
COLLEGE
C I N C I N N AT I :
Tech has had
unexpected
down
year.
Bengals - er,
Bearcats can
score against
not-stellar-asusual Hokies
D and special
teams.
A R I Z O N A
STATE:
Sun
Devils just have
more talent. Now if this were basketball

SOUTH CAROLINA: Maybe Hurricanes

NEED an axe hanging over their heads
to succeed. How the mighty have
fallen!
PENN STATE: Nittany Lions need to start
rebuilding fast now that the axe is no
longer ready to strike. Bowl game is as
good as any place to start.
NEBRASKA: Trojans should be shot for
not being better with all that talent.
Huskers are a team in turmoil; good
time to spring an upset.
PROS
PITTSBURGH: Andy Dalton not feeling
well. Last time he didnt feel well, he
stunk. Lucky Pittsburgh!
GREEN BAY: Only thing you need to
know is this game is in Lambeau, where
Packers score zillions of points.
SAN DIEGO: Chase Daniel starting for
KC in place of Alex Smith. Need I write

method.
PRO:
PITTSBURGH: Um, Cincy got lucky last
week.
DETROIT: I dont like cheese on my
head (EN: No, just in my stomach!).
SAN DIEGO: San Diego always wins
when I dont want them to.
ATLANTA: Barely beating the Browns,
sorry Carolina; cant pick you.
DALLAS: I really wont even go near
a TV during the game so I wont give
them bad luck.
ARIZONA: I have refused to jump on
board the Cardinal train all season; let
me throw them a bone.
BALTIMORE: Whos the quarterback for
the Browns (EN: Connor Shaw)?
J O H N
PARENT
College:
CincinnatiVA Tech beat
Ohio State and
looked pretty
good doing it.
They were even
ranked shortly
thereaf ter.
That fell apart
quickly.
Arizona StateDavid Cutcliffe
has been outstanding at Duke, but ASU
has more talent.
South Carolina- Give the old ball coach
three weeks to prepare and he can
gameplan for just about anyone. Miami
doesnt have the discipline to beat the

more?
ATLANTA: Kudos to Cam for playing
12 days after accident. Still, give home
team a slight nod as Atlanta the hot
team to pick right now!
DALLAS: Snuck this in. Will be closer
than it should but Cowboys will
get it done. Til the playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO: Third-team QB for AZ.
Plllleaaazze!
BALTIMORE: Ditto above (change AZ to
Cleveland).
ERIN COX
COLLEGE
VIRGINIA
TECH:
In
the spirit of
Christmas,
Yes, Virginia,
there is a
Santa Claus
and he is
delivering a
win this week.
ARIZONA
STATE: Im a
Kentucky fan,
which means I hate Duke (Editors
Note: Darn it; I should have thought
of that!).
SOUTH CAROLINA: My methods
of picking arent too shabby, (EN:
Showoff!!) so since Im going with
schools with two parts in the name, Ill
continue that trend here.
PENN STATE: Well that method ended
quickly so Ill go with Johns team. I do
like that logo!
SOUTHERN CAL: Ah, back to my original

Gamecocks.
Penn State- The offense has been bad
for much of the season, but a top-tier
defense and an elite kicking game give
the Nittany Lions the edge. Oh yeah,
and WE ARE!!!!
Nebraska- Going with gut feeling here.
Pros:
Pittsburgh- Steelers at home and the
Bengals have been up and down. After
beating the Broncos, it should be a
down week for Cincy.
Packers- I would love to pick the
Lions here, but Green Bay has won
something like 14 straight at home
versus Detroit. Even an improved Lions
defense wont be enough to overcome
an offense that has played from behind
far too often this year.
San Diego- The Chargers are playing
some of the best football in the league
of late.
Carolina- The winner of this game will
have a losing record and still gets to
host a playoff game.
Dallas- Washington is playing loose
and RGIII may be playing for his NFL
future, but the Cowboys have their
eyes on a first-round bye.
Arizona- The Cardinals are good, but
under normal circumstances Id take
the Niners at home. Given the late
loss last week and Jim Harbaughs
impending departure, my guess is San
Francisco cant get the season over fast
enough.
Baltimore- Because Cleveland will start
another rookie quarterback.

10

Saturday, Dec. 27 & Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014

ComiCs

Comics & Puzzles

Zits

Todays
Horoscope
By Eugenia Last

SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 27, 2014

Blondie

For Better or Worse

Beetle Bailey

Pickles

Interesting opportunities
are heading your way this year.
Financial, professional and
personal partnerships will take
a dramatic turn for the better.
Keeping your emotions in
check will ensure a fruitful and
exciting future. Willingness
to compromise will be the
component that makes a
difference for you this year.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- You will get a great
deal of satisfaction if you help
a cause you believe in. Sharing
your time and skills will bring
you fulfillment and pleasure.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
19) -- A change in status is
apparent. If you are receptive
to new ideas, you will come
out ahead of the game. An act
of jealousy may cause you to
rethink a current relationship.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March
20) -- Simplicity is key. Dont
rock the boat if a friend or
partner insists on being in
charge. Diplomacy and tact
will help you avoid trouble and
get what you want.

Times Bulletin/Delphos Herald

Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS
1 Chancellor
Helmut
5 Humid
9 Jaunty lid
12 Length x
width
13 Hideous
giant
14 Exodus
name
15 String
together
16 Accelerator
(2 wds.)
18 Time of the
mammals
20 Marble
blocks
21 Roman
emperor
22 Family
mem.
23 Popsicle
holder
26 Buckeye
State
30 Long-handled implement
33 Actress --
Adams
34 Bark
35 I had no --!
37 Ketchs kin
39 Prune
40 Information
41 Underdog,
often
43 Earths star
45 Expansive
48 Halloween
quaff
51 Type of
cracker
53 Carried a
canoe
56 Very funny!
(hyph.)
57 Floor
58 Braxton or
Tennille
59 Level
60 Mattress
problem
61 Fencing
sword
62 Smell awful

1 Leafy vegetable
2 Hunter constellation
3 And so
4 Kobes team
5 Old ruler of
Venice
6 Famous
Khan
7 Brides title
8 7 Up rival
9 Hooray for
me! (hyph.)
10 Fast horse
11 Wire thicknesses
17 Pipe bend
19 Jot down
22 Distorts, as
data
24 Pastoral
poem
25 Hi or bye
27 Ad -- committee
28 Chit
29 Recurrently
30 Hr. part
31 Sonnet kin

Yesterdays answers
32 Hard seat
36 Debits
opposite
38 Impose
taxes
42 Bacon
portion
44 Speak
46 Fend off
47 Giggle

ARIES (March 21-April

19) -- Financial gains are in
DOWN
the stars. Take the advice of an
experienced relative regarding
investments or savings plans
in order to build a strong and
stable future.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20) -- Make plans to attend
a cultural or theatrical event
with your partner. It may
rekindle an interest in travel
or entertainment ideas that you
have not had time to pursue in
the past.
GEMINI (May 21-June
20) -- Examine the motives
of someone who is pressuring
you for cash. You dont want
to fall victim to a fly-by-night
organization or smooth-talking
scam artist.

Garfield

CANCER (June 21-July

22) -- A creative or artistic
outlet will give you a chance to
relax. Family pressures or work
demands will wear you down.
Dont feel guilty if you decide
to take some time off.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
-- You will gain support for a
new venture. Speaking with
someone from your past will
give you the incentive and
insight necessary to take your
plans to the next level.

Born Loser

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Strive to achieve balance
between your personal and
professional goals. If a new
career conflicts with your
personal life, you will face
an ultimatum. Dont sign a
contract until you consider the
consequences.

Marmaduke

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

-- Make plans to do something
special with someone you love.
The hectic pace of the holiday
season is enough to cause
problems in most relationships.
Its time to kiss and make up.

Hagar the Horrible

Barney Google & Snuffy Smith

SCORPIO
(Oct.
24Nov. 22) -- Take on added
responsibilities or assignments
in order to gain the respect
of your employer. Suggest
workplace improvements and
offer the skills and services
necessary to initiate change.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) -- Impress others with
your unique talents. Selling
your ideas will bring you
financial rewards and personal
satisfaction.
A
pending
partnership can be signed,
sealed and delivered.
COPYRIGHT 2014 United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.
DISTRIBUTED
BY
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Answer to Sudoku
Hi and Lois

The Family Circus By Bil Keane

(hyph.)
48 Audit aces
49 Big Ten
school
50 Small
remnant
51 Garfields
victim
52 Standing
54 DDEs

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235 Help Wanted

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needed. Area trucking
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evenings out of New
Haven facility. Drivers
can earn from $800 to
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425 Houses For Sale

Open Fri-sun
9am-7pm

126 e. Third, Van Wert

Charming 3 bedroom,
1 bath, 1 car garage. Old
woodwork throughout,
new windows, newer roof,
updates to the kitchen,
bath, carpet, paint and
more. Well updated and
clean. Will offer owner
financed options.

$74,000 approx
$397.25 per month.
www.chbsinc.com
419-586-8220

840 Classic Cars

845 Commercial
850 Motorcycles/Mopeds
855 Off-Road Vehicles
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305 Apartment/Duplex
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ONE BEDROOM
Apartment for rent
in Van Wert
419-733-3374

1 BEDROOM & Studios

$300 deposit water and
trash paid
NO PETS
Thistlewood/Ivy Court
Apartments
419-238-4454

320 House For Rent

3 BEDROM, 1 1/2 baths,

2 car detached garage,
very decent,
419-438-7004

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Part time LPN
Part Time
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County Road 103,
Paulding

235 Help Wanted

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Benefits include: 24 months to top pay,
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Indiana Corp. State
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275 Work Wanted

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Van Wert, water, washer
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235 Help Wanted

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Please apply M-F 7am
to 3pm at Monroeville
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Saturday, Dec. 27 & Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 11

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577 Miscellaneous

515 Auctions

235 Help Wanted

PUBLIC AUCTION

Date: Wed. 01/14

Time: 5:00 pm
Location: 8302 Richey Rd.,
Van Wert, OH
Items: 2,000 sq ft,
large attached garage, 3
bedrooms, 1 bathroom,and
fireplace
Seller(s): Marcia J. Wise,
Martha J. Stittsworth, John
J. Stripe
Auctioneer(s):

Bee Gee Realty &

Auction Co., LTD.

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OFFICERS

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Van Wert, OH
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appliances furnished,
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2330 Shawnee Rd.

Lima
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930 Legals

Ordinance No.: 14-12-055

Committee: Streets & Alleys
An ordinance authorizing the
mayor, on behalf of the city of
Van Wert to consent to proceed
with, and commit the city to pay
for the expense of the citys local
share of the west main street
project (PID 93782), and to
declare an emergency.
12/20 & 27/14

00108732

Federal-Mogul is a leader in design and

manufacture of industrial truck, rail and
automotive sealing solutions.
Applications for

Maintenance Technician
Production Technician
will be accepted in person or by mail beginning
December 15 at the plant, 150 Fisher Ave.
Van Wert, OH 45891. Pay for the Maintenance
Technician starts at $18.87/hr and the Production
Technician starts at $12.67/hr and will support
production on any of the 3 shifts. Comprehensive
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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/
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No telephone calls please

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HOME EVERY
NIGHT-Full time with
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DRIVERS: **NEW Year
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Buying or Hauling
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services available
Certified Scale on Site
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610 Automotive

423 Sibley,
Van Wert

Updated 3 bedroom,
oversized 1 car garage,
fenced yard. Updates
throughout. Dont let
others tell you no,
contact us about this
affordable home today!
$75,500 Approx.
$405.30 per month
www.chbsinc.com
419-586-8220

425 Houses For Sale

Geise

Transmission, Inc.
automatic transmission
standard transmission
differentials
transfer case
brakes & tune up

625 Construction

POHLMAN
BUILDERS

625 Construction

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9am-7pm

Repair and
655 Home
Remodel

ROOM ADDITIONS

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POHLMAN
POURED
CONCRETE WALLS

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Agricultural Needs
All Concrete Work

Mark Pohlman

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cell 419-233-9460

650 Health/Beauty

Repair and
655 Home
Remodel

Modern Home
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Interior - Exterior
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Quality is
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Howard E. Hubert

Kathy Aldrich

Maneta J. Calvelage

Aug. 21, 1949-Dec. 25,

2014
Howard E. Hubert, 65, of
Van Wert, Ohio, passed away
at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Van Wert
County Hospital.
He was born August 21,
1949 in Defiance, Ohio to
Howard H and Martha (Burk)
Hubert. On July 7, 2012 he
married Tina (Pease) Hubert
who survives in Van Wert, Oh.
Also surviving are children:
Amber Hubert of Ft. Wayne,
Indiana, and Amanda (Jason)
Gilbert of Hicksville, Ohio;
stepchildren: Lois Moulton of
Van Wert, Ohio,Karen (Jonathan McMichael) Moulton of
Convoy, Ohio, Robin (K.C.
Kerns) Moulton of Van Wert,
Ohio, Dale (Chelsea Foster)
Moulton of Middle Point, Ohio, and Donald (Kerri Boyd)
Moulton of Scott, Ohio; one sister: Tina (Oscar) Staver of Versailles, Ohio; 18 grandchildren, five nephews, one niece and
two great nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister: Janet Rahrig.
He was a retired set-up man from Teleflex, Van Wert, Ohio
He was a veteran of U.S. Navy, having served during the
Vietnam Conflict. He was also a member of Van Wert V.F.W.,
Van Wert D.A.V., and the Van Wert American Legion.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31,
2014 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. Military
Services will be performed by Van Wert American Legion
& VFW immediately following services Wednesday at the funeral home.
A private family burial will take place at a later date at Blue
Creek Cemetery, Haviland, Ohio.
Friends may call from 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31,
2014 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory.
Preferred memorial are to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Nov. 5, 1952-Dec. 24, 2014

VAN WERT - Kathy Lea Brunner Siano Aldrich, 62, of Van
Wert, Ohio, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2014, at 8:40 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She had
been suffering with cholangiocarcinoma.
Kathy was born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey on November 5, 1952, to John and Ruth (Guttentag) Brunner, who have
preceded her in death. Kathy is survived by her husband Robert
E. Aldrich Jr., three sons: Paul (Jenna) Brunner of Fort Wayne,
IN., John (D Anna) Siano of Mendon, OH., Glenn (Amy) Siano
of Cape Coral, FL., and four grand children: Devin, Braxton,
Shayna, and Serina Siano and one great granddaughter: Letti.
Kathy is also preceded in death by her infant son, Albert
Paul Brunner.
Kathy also leaves behind three step children: Robert, Amanda, Christopher, and five step grandchildren: Aaron, Devin,
Aiden, Dacia, and Jocelyn as well as three brothers; Kenneth,
Richard, and John Brunner; and one sister, Theresa Brothers.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 28
from 4-6 p.m. at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds in the OSUExtension Building. Memorial services will be held Monday,
December 29 at 6 p.m. at the Lima Church of Christ, 2435
North Cole St., Lima, OH.
Preferred memorials to her family.
Genesis: 31:49

Dec. 28, 1924-Dec.

24,2014
Maneta J. Calvelage, 89, of
Delphos, passed away peacefully at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday
at the Vancrest Healthcare
Center of Delphos surrounded
by her loving family.
She was born Dec. 28,
1924, in Delphos to Martin
and Lula (Beckman) Wahmhoff. On Oct. 12, 1946, she
married Leander H. Calvelage.
They had been married for 60
years when he preceded her in
death.
She is survived by her four
children: David and Kathy Calvelage of Englewood, Florida,
Phyllis and Jeff Kinkle of Delphos, Rog and Debra Calvelage
of Delphos and Brian and Jenny Calvelage of Girard, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, plus
nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; her
sister, Beatrice Berelsman; two sisters-of-the-heart, Maneta
Westrich Heck and Kay Westrich Weaver; and two beloved
pets, Mitzi and Dolly.
She was a graduate of Delphos St. Johns and received her
business degree from Lima Business College. She retired in
1990 as co-owner with her husband of Tri-County Plumbing,
Heating and Hardware in Delphos. She volunteered at Delphos
St. Johns church, rectory and schools, the Thrift Shop, Vancrest and St. Ritas Medical Center. She was a social butterfly who thoroughly enjoyed her social outings with her many
friends. She was a great supporter and the biggest fan of her
grandchildrens activities, sports and academic achievements.
She was the heart and soul of the family who will love and miss
her all of their lives.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday at
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Daniel Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in St. Johns Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake
will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a C.D. of A. Service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Notre
Dame or St. Johns Parish Foundation.
Condolences may be shared at www.strayerfuneralhome.com

Jan. 18, 1938-Dec. 26, 2014

SCOTT, Ohio Charles L. Halliwill, 76, of Scott, died at
1:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at St. Ritas Medical Center
in Lima.
He was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Celina to Gaylord Halliwill
and Marcille (Park). Both preceded him in death as well as his
stepmother, Kathryn Beams.
On Oct. 3, 1993, he married Patsy (Carr), who survives.
Other survivors include four children, Tonica (Scott) Harvey of Tennessee, Jeff (Angel) Halliwill of Paulding, Teresa
Halliwill of Hedges and Kevin Halliwill of Scott; two stepchildren, Stephen Etzler of Scott and Rebecca Etzler of Van
Wert; six grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, June Bechtol.
He was retired from the General Motors Foundry in Defiance and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed NASCAR, western movies and visiting with his
neighbors.
A private family service will be held.
Cowan and Son Funeral Home are handling the arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at: cowanfuneralhome.com.

Sept. 6, 1932-Dec. 25, 2014

KALIDA Ralph F. Honigfort, 82, of Kalida, died 11:20
a.m., Thursday, at The Meadows of Kalida.
He was born Sept. 6, 1932, in Lima to Oliver and Clara
(Knueven) Honigfort, who preceded him in death.
On Aug. 11, 1956, he married Clara Sawmiller, who survives in Kalida.
Ralph is also survived by their children, Patricia Gray and
Carl (Michele) Honigfort of Kalida, Mark (Betty) Honigfort of
Ottawa and Judy Honigfort, Daniel (Linda) Honigfort and Jon
Honigfort of Kalida; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, with one deceased; and two sisters, Leona (Bill) Fee of
Lima and Alma Schimmoeller of Ottawa.
He is also preceded in death by a son, Bruce Honigfort; and
a brother-in-law, Tom Schimmoeller.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Kalida, the Revs. Mark Hoying and Elmer Wurth officiating. Burial will follow in church
cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 2-8 p.m. MonVAN WERT - Diana L. Rodman, 62, of Van Wert, died at 5
day at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Twp., where a
p.m. on Friday December 26, 2014, at St. Ritas Medical Center
K of C Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday.
in Lima, Ohio. Arrangements are incomplete at Alspach-GearMemorials may be given to the charity of donors choice.
Condolences maybe expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome. hart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, Ohio.
com.

Diana L. Rodman

Barbara Ann Coil

VAN WERT - Barbara Ann Coil, 71, of Mendon, passed
away Dec. 24, 2014, in the Emergency Room at Van Wert
County Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
30, at Mt. Tabor Church of God, Celina, with Pastor Tim Hollinger officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
Calling Hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 29,
at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, and
from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Church.

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