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County receives two water rescue calls

Information submitted At 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, the Putnam County Sheriffs Office received a call from a female stuck in her vehicle in the water on Road H-13 between Road 14 and Road 15 near Miller City. The female drove her vehicle into the water until the vehicle stalled. Upon arrival, emergency responders found that the water was near or just above the level of the floorboards of the vehicle. Miller City firefighters assisted the driver and her passenger out of the vehicle and walked them safely to land without incident. The two occupants were checked by Putnam County EMS and were signed off at the scene. Assisting the sheriffs office were Miller City Fire Department, Ottawa EMS, Medic 300 and Service 301. Continental Water Rescue was originally dispatched but then called off during the call. At 6:36 p.m. Wednesday, the Putnam County Sheriffs Office received a call about a vehicle stuck in the water on Road I-23 just west of St. Rt. 634. Elmer Gilbert, 58, of Continental was driving eastbound on road I-23 when he drove around a high-water sign and into a flooded area of the roadway. The vehicle was in about three feet of water. The passenger, Craig Hulett, 46, of Cloverdale was able to get out of the vehicle and safely to land. Gilbert had to be rescued from his vehicle. Assisting the sheriffs office at the scene was Continental Fire Department, Continental Water Rescue, Medic 300, Service 301 and Kalida EMS. Alcohol was believed to be a factor. The incident remains under investigation.

job at Grob Systems in Bluffton. When Kahle was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) in September 2012, that all changed. LEIPSIC - It was the dream Now with the help of the of Tim Kahle to possibly move PHAALS Foundation (Playing to Florida after retiring from his Hardball Against ALS), Kahle

PHAALS makes dream come true

BY CHARLIE WARNIMONT DHI Correspondent news@delphosherald.com and his family will have the opportunity to experience that dream for approximately three months after the holiday season. On Saturday, PHAALS Foundation President Jeff Swick and board members presented See DREAM, page 10

The Playing Hardball Against ALS Foundation made a donation Saturday through its 2013 Diamond Dreams Presentation to the Tim Kahle family of Pandora. The Diamond Dreams program was established to support the groups Hall of Fame families by fulfilling a personal dream request they have. Kahles dream was to retire to Florida after retiring from Grob Systems before he was diagnosed with ALS in 2012. The $2,500 donation will allow Tim, wife Lois and his three children to spend the winter months at a rented home in Clearwater, Fla. They will be leaving for Florida after the holidays. PHAALS Foundation president Jeff Swick (third from left) made the presentation Saturday. The Kahles three children, Travis, Matt and Rachel, were present Saturday, along with Foundation Board members Jason Grothause, Sue Krinke, Stephanie Hanneman and Linda Mangas. (Putnam Sentinel/Charlie Warnimont)

the Kahle family with a check for $2,500 to help cover costs of renting a home in Florida for three months through the Diamond Dreams Program.

SV/SJ girls start time changed Saturdays girls basketball game involving Spencerville at St. Johns has been moved to a 2 p.m. JV start time. Jefferson boys game rescheduled Jeffersons boys basketball will be making up its previously postponed game with Kalida on Jan. 17. The JV game will begin at 6 p.m. St. Johns selling tickets The St. Johns Athletic Department is selling boys basketball tickets for its Jan. 3 home game versus Coldwater (6:30 p.m. JV start) $6 adults and $4 students pre-sale at LCC Jan. 5 (1 p.m. JV) adults $5 and students $4 pre-sale one day: 7-7:30 p.m. Monday in the high school office. All tickets at the gate will be $6.

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TODAY Girls Basketball Jefferson and Lincolnview at Parkway Holiday Tournament, 3 p.m. Vicki Mauk Holiday Invitational at Elida, 6/7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Fort Jennings at Lincolnview, 6 p.m. Van Wert at LCC, 6 p.m. Miller City at Crestview, 6 p.m. Jefferson at Parkway Holiday Tournament, 6:30 p.m. Ada at Kalida, 6:30 p.m. St. Johns vs. Fremont St. Joe (New Philadelphia Catholic Holiday Tournament), TBA Wrestling St. Johns at Marion Harding Classic, 8 a.m. Elida at Reineke Holiday Classic (Tiffin Columbian), noon Mostly sunny today and mostly clear tonight. Highs around 40 and lows in the upper 20s. See page 2.

Ottoville Elementary Physical Education teacher Tony Castronova instructed Big Green Go-Getters on how to perform pushups. Go-Getters is the after-school program offered at the school. (Herald file photo) Each year, The Herald takes a look back at the stories and photos of the year. Here is the first of four 2013 wrap-ups. JANUARY Jan. 2 Another historic building in Paulding was slated to hit the ground as county commissioners have taken steps toward demolishing the old jail building on South Williams Street. The jail was built in 1876 and operated continuously until a new facility opened in 2007. The building had been empty for five years and used only for storage. Jan. 7 The Delphos Stadium Club planned to take delivery of a rated 5-ton walk bridge at Waterworks Park on Tuesday. The purchase of the bridge was made by generous contributions from area foundations, businesses and individuals. Jan. 9 Residents on South Cass Street would soon get relief from poor water quality. Delphos Safety Services Director Greg Berquist announce at Mondays council meeting that Bunge North America will allow the city to install a water line loop along the railroad

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Sandy Suever and her 4-year-old granddaughter Carli Sommers try their luck at bowling during the Relay for Life of Delphos kickoff at the Delphos Recreation and Bowling Center. (Herald file photo)

tracks adjacent to Bunge. Poggemeyer Design Group has been contacted for the engineering on the project. Jan. 10 The Delphos Public Library Board of Trustees met for its first meeting of 2013 to install officers and welcome a new director. Kelly Rist, who came to the Delphos library from Brumback Library in Van Wert, stepped into former director Nancy Mericles shoes when she retired at the beginning of the month. Jan. 14 Despite disturbing nationwide reports on epidemic-like flu outbreaks, Allen County has seen a slight increase in the number of hospitalized flu cases from 66 last year at this time to 89 this year and Putnam and Van Wert counties remain consistent with last years numbers with 13 and three hospitalized cases. Jan. 18 Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos ranked 13th scoring 94.82 out of 100 among more than 900 facilities participating in the 2012 Nursing Home Family Satisfaction Survey. Jan. 24 The building that housed the C. Scherger Monument Company, which was started in 1874 by Constantine Scherger, was being torn down. The current building at 507 N. Main Street stands in the same spot where the original building stood until 1914, when it was moved back toward the canal. Jan. 26 One hundred and thirty fifth-graders from Landeck, St. Johns and Franklin elementaries received certificates Friday afternoon as graduates of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. Jan. 28 Relay for Life team members rallied for the 2013 kickoff at Delphos Recreation Center on Sunday. Chair Cindy Metzger hosted the event, which included bowling, pizza, raffles and more. Jan. 30 Ohio Child Conservation League (OCCL) Dimples

and Grins Mothers Club, which started in 1976 in Fort Jennings as an organization for mothers with young children, celebrated its 37-year anniversary. Today, the group has evolved into a club geared toward home life and grandchildren. FEBRUARY Feb. 1 St. Johns High School sophomore Elizabeth Winhover and senior Tricia Warnecke were among 18 winners chosen out of the 63,000 students in Ohio who took the American Legions Americanism Test in November of 2012. Winhover and Warnecke will be given a guided tour of the Gettysburg battlefield, various memorials and museums in D.C. and the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, among other sites. Feb. 2 The government, for the first time, was proposing broad new standards to make sure all foods sold in schools are more healthful, a change that would ban the sale of most candy, high-calorie sports drinks and greasy foods on campus. Under new rules proposed by the Department of Agriculture Friday, school vending machines would start selling water, low-calorie sports drinks, diet sodas and baked chips instead. Lunchrooms that now sell fatty a la carte items like mozzarella sticks and nachos would have to switch to healthier pizzas, low-fat hamburgers, fruit cups and yogurt. Feb. 6 Since the Delphos Public Library joined the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Consortium in January, patrons now have the privilege of accessing library materials 24 hours a day from the comfort of their own homes. Among these materials are the long-anticipated eBooks as well as other downloadable content for computers, portable readers and devices. See WRAPUP, page 10

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Patrol urges sober driving, safety belt use to end 2013

Information submitted COLUMBUS With the upcoming New Years holiday, the patrol is asking motorists to help bring a safe end to 2013 by not driving impaired and ensuring everyone in your vehicle is buckled up. Last year in Ohio, seven people died in OVI-related crashes between Christmas and New Years. During this years twoday Christmas holiday reporting period of midnight Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, seven people were killed in six fatal crashes, with two of the fatal crashes attributed to impaired driving. For a complete statistical recap of the patrols holiday enforcement, visit www.statepatrol.ohio.gov. We are seeing positive results from the hard work of our troopers on the road everyday removing impaired and dangerous drivers from the roadways, said Colonel Paul A. Pride, patrol superintendent. We need everyones help during the next week to ensure a safe end to 2013. Troopers continue to crack down on impaired drivers so far this year, troopers have arrested more than 23,000 motorists for impaired driving. The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to report impaired drivers and drug activity.

One Year Ago The Lady Blue Jays took advantage of deep foul trouble by Spencerville and used the free-throw line to emerge with a 50-26 non-league hardwood victory Thursday night at Spencerville. The Jays lead bounced between a high of 24 the final margin and 18 as the fourth period finished off the contest. 25 Years Ago 1988 Thirty-five years ago, Santa (Bob Shelmadine of Gomer) visited the home of the Bert Redmons of Delphos, where Greg Redmon and his cousin Rodney McGuire delighted in their annual visit from Santa. On Monday, the visitation was reversed when McGuire of Eaton Rapids, Mich., donned his Santa suit and went to Gomer to visit Shelmadine. McGuire had been so impressed by Shelmadines spreading the holiday spirit that three years ago he began the custom in the homes of his friends. On the strength of a strong first half, the Elida Lady Bulldogs proved inhospitable hosts as they sent the Blue Jays from St. Johns home on the short end of a 58-37 score. The only Blue Jay in twin digits was Lisa Sadler with 10, followed by Lori Youngpeter with eight and Missy Hilvers seven. Getting the candles lit for the luminary was not an easy task. Rosie Bonifas and her sister, Eileen, placed candles at their home at the corner of Second and State streets. Although various groups placed candles on the major streets, some families placed candles at their homes. Candles were placed on Second Street by Bob Ulm, Don Schimmoller and Dave Dickman. 50 Years Ago 1963 It will be the St. Johns Blue Jays going against undefeated Celina Immaculate Conception Saturday evening at St. Johns gym for the holiday tournament championship honors. Both teams won their berth in

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the tourney finals by wins over their opponents Thursday night in the tournaments first-round play. Coach Bob Arnzens Blue Jays defeated the Miller City Wildcats 75-68 in the first game of the tourney. At a recent meeting of Democratic County chairmen from the 32nd State Senatorial District, Thomas R. Lange of Delphos was endorsed as Democratic candidate for State Senator. Lange, a Delphos attorney, announced his candidacy the last week in August of this year and filed with the Allen County Board of Elections on Nov. 29. Friday night, the Jefferson Wildcats will host once-beaten Ottoville in a game that promises to be one of the top contests in the area. The Cats, with a 2-2 record, will be gunning to get over the .500 mark and the Big Green will be trying to get back in the win column after their defeat at the hands of Kalida last week. 75 Years Ago 1938 Dr. G. K. Miller of Delphos has been named as chairman for the celebration of the Presidents Birthday for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis of the Van Wert County side in Delphos. The announcement of the appointment was made by J. Clyde Wagstaff of Van Wert, general chairman for Van Wert County. Four couples will serve as chaperones for the New Years Eve Ball which will be sponsored by the CYO of St. Johns parish Saturday evening. The chaperones will be Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gerdeman, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Imber, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Odenweller and Mr. and Mrs. John Marsh Jr. Approximately 100 couples were present for the annual Charity Christmas dance given in St. Johns auditorium Christmas night by the Phi Delta Sorority. The auditorium was gaily decorated with a Christmas tree and other holiday suggestions. Karl Beach and his orchestra played for the dancing.

Robert Bob Neumeier

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Robert Bob Neumeier, 79, of Delphos passed away on Thursday at Van Wert County Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

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of 2,844 performances. In 1979, Soviet forces seized control of Afghanistan. President Hafizullah Amin, who was overthrown and executed, was replaced by Babrak Karmal. In 1985, Palestinian guerrillas opened fire inside the Rome and Vienna airports; 19 victims were killed, plus four attackers who were slain by police and security personnel. American naturalist Dian Fossey, 53, who had studied gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, was found hacked to death. In 2007, opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated during a suicide bomb attack in Pakistan following a campaign rally. Ten years ago: Coordinated rebel assaults in Karbala, Iraq, killed 13 people, including six coalition soldiers. Actor Alan Bates died in London at age 69. Five years ago: Israel bombed security sites in Hamas-ruled Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire aimed at civilians in southern Israeli towns, opening one of the Mideast conflicts bloodiest assaults in decades. Tens of thousands of people in Pakistan paid homage to Benazir Bhutto on the one-year anniversary of her assassination. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palins 18-year-old daughter Bristol gave birth to a son, Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston. Sculptor Robert Graham died in Santa Monica, Calif. at age 70. One year ago: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged to take action to protect the nations women while the 23-year-old young victim of a gang rape on a New Delhi bus 11 days earlier was flown to Singapore for

Today is Friday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2013. There are four days left in the year. Todays Highlight in History: On Dec. 27, 1927, the musical play Show Boat, with music by Jerome Kern and libretto by Oscar Hammerstein II, opened at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York. On this date: In 1512, King Ferdinand II issued the original Laws of Burgos, which were intended to regulate the treatment of indigenous people on Hispaniola by Spanish settlers. In 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. In 1904, James Barries play Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldnt Grow Up opened at the Duke of Yorks Theater in London. In 1932, New York Citys Radio City Music Hall opened to the public in midtown Manhattan. In 1945, 28 nations signed an agreement creating the World Bank. In 1947, the original version of the puppet character Howdy Doody made its TV debut on NBCs Puppet Playhouse. In 1949, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed an act recognizing Indonesias sovereignty after more than three centuries of Dutch rule. In 1968, Apollo 8 and its three astronauts made a safe, nighttime splashdown in the Pacific. In 1970, the musical play Hello, Dolly! closed on Broadway after a run

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treatment of severe internal injuries. An Indian-born man, Sunando Sen, was shoved to his death from a New York City subway platform; suspect Erika Menendez is being held on a charge of murder as a hate crime. (Authorities say Menendez pushed Sen because she thought he was Muslim; Sen was Hindu.) Retired Army general Norman Schwarzkopf, 78, died in Tampa, Fla. Character actor Harry Carey Jr., 91, died in Santa Barbara, Calif. Todays Birthdays: Rockabilly musician Scotty Moore is 82. Actor John Amos is 74. Actress Charmian Carr (Film: The Sound of Music) is 71. ABC News correspondent Cokie Roberts is 70. Rock musician Mick Jones (Foreigner) is 69. Singer Tracy Nelson is 69. Actor Gerard Depardieu is 65. Jazz singer-musician T.S. Monk is 64. Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff is 62. Actress Tovah Feldshuh is 61. Rock musician David Knopfler (Dire Straits) is 61. Journalist-turned-politician Arthur Kent is 60. Actress Maryam DAbo is 53. Country musician Jeff Bryant is 51. Actor Ian Gomez is 49. Actress Theresa Randle is 49. Actress Eva LaRue is 47. Former professional wrestler and actor Bill Goldberg is 47. Actress Tracey Cherelle Jones is 44. Bluegrass singer-musician Darrin Vincent (Dailey & Vincent) is 44. Rock musician Guthrie Govan is 42. Musician Matt Slocum is 41. Actor Wilson Cruz is 40. Singer Olu is 40. Actor Masi Oka is 39. Actor Aaron Stanford is 37. Actress Emilie de Ravin is 32. Christian rock musician James Mead (Kutless) is 31. Rock singer Hayley Williams (Paramore) is 25.

FULLER, Luella Katherine Mary, 90, of Bucyrus, funeral services will be held in Good Hope Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. Saturday. Family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fort Jennings Mt. Calvary Cemetery on a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to go to the Good Hope Youth Ministries. Memories can be shared on Luellas obituary page at www.wisefuneral.com. KEMPER, Christopher Leo, 40, of Delphos, Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Dave Reinhart officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for an education fund for C.J. and Christina Kemper or to St. Johns Teacher Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www. strayerfuneralhome.com. KLOPFENSTEIN, Ronald L., 75, a celebration of his life will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Elida, Rev. Paul Scannell officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the church fellowship hall with burial to follow at Pearl Cemetery, Sidney. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, and for one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Hope Lodge at the Cleveland Clinic or the St. Ritas Oncology Department. Online condolences may be shared at www.strayerfuneralhome. com.

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ST. RITAS A boy was born Dec. 25 to Megan and Jeff Fritz of Delphos.

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TODAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 40. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear through midnight then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning. Then chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of measurable snow 30 percent. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 15 to 20. MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 20s. MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows around 10. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 15 to 20.

GARDINER, Maine (AP) By Thursday, Bob and Katrina Johnson had grown weary of lugging around a portable generator to prevent a freezer-load of moose meat from spoiling and to keep Katrinas mothers home warm. The Maine couple spent Christmas Eve at a family members home without electricity. Christmas morning found them at their own home without power. And to complete their holiday, they traveled to a third darkened home to exchange gifts that afternoon.

Slow recovery from weekend ice storm stretches on

You have to go with the flow and adapt, and do the best you can, Katrina Johnson said Thursday, before their power was finally restored. You learn how to deal with it. Do you like it? No, but you deal with it. Utility officials said it could be days longer before power is restored to everyone after a weekend ice storm that turned out the lights from Michigan to Maine and into Canada. People shivered for a seventh day as a new storm blew through the upper Midwest and Northeast, shutting down part

CLEVELAND (AP) These Ohio lotteries were drawn Thursday: Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $35 million Pick 3 Evening 0-2-9 Pick 3 Midday 8-0-4 Pick 4 Evening 5-7-2-3 Pick 4 Midday 2-3-9-5 Pick 5 Evening 3-4-9-2-0 Pick 5 Midday 9-5-3-8-8 Powerball Estimated jackpot: $40 million Rolling Cash 5 02-05-06-26-27 Estimated jackpot: $120,000

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of the Pennsylvania Turnpike after a pileup involving 35 vehicles. Ten people were taken to the hospital with injuries from the crash. Another pileup on Interstate 78 in eastern Pennsylvania involving 25 to 30 vehicles sent 25 people to hospitals. In Michigan, where about half a million homes and businesses lost power at the storms peak, utilities reported that 103,000 customers remained without power Thursday evening and said it could be Saturday before all electricity is restored. In Maine, more snow added to the misery for utility crews working long hours in eastern Maine and parts of the states interior. Most utility customers in Maine were expected to have their lights on by weeks end, but there were some pockets where damage was so severe it could take until Wednesday. Maine reported more than 21,000 customers were still in the dark, down from a high of more than 106,000. There were more than 101,000 without power in three Canadian provinces Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick including 54,000 in the city of Toronto.

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Troy woman claims $1 million Mega Millions share
TROY (AP) An Ohio woman has claimed a prize of $1 million following the near-record Mega Millions drawing earlier this month. The Ohio Lottery says Patricia Edwards of Troy matched all five white balls in the Dec. 17 drawing. Had she matched the Megaball as well, the 54-year-old would have won part of the $648 million jackpot. Lottery officials say she made her claim on Monday. Her $1-million prize was one of 11 sold for the drawing, and the only one in Ohio. Edwards bought her ticket at a Speedway in Troy, which gets a $1,000 sales bonus.

Marion Township trustees YMCA opens program for more people approve fire contracts
Information submitted MARION TOWNSHIP The Marion Township Trustees held their regular scheduled meeting on Monday with the following members present: Jerry Gilden, Joseph Youngpeter and Howard Violet. The purpose of the meeting was to pay bills and conduct ongoing business. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. The trustees then reviewed the bills and gave approval for 16 checks totaling $7,264.44. Road Foreman Elwer advised that the Road and Sign Inventory for December is completed. Fiscal Officer Kimmet gave the trustees the revised Certification of all Sources for Expenditures and after review, Violet offered a resolution to accept it, which was seconded by Gilden. Gilden offered a resolution stating that the ending balances for all funds from 2013 are sufficient until the 2014 amounts are certified from the Allen County auditor which was seconded by Violet. Gilden made a motion to pay the trustees and fiscal officer salaries for 2014 monthly as provided by the law, to continue all wages and benefits for all employees as in the previous years and made the following statement on the township policies, We the Board of Marion Township do resolve and proclaim our desire and intention to provide for all full-time employees, the Board of Trustees and the Fiscal Officer group benefits. These benefits will be for group major medical and group Life Insurance in conformity with the new Ohio Statute (ORC 505.6) for current and newly-elected officials and for current and newlyhired full-time employees. Violet seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Violet offered a resolution authorizing the Allen County Engineers Office to take the necessary steps with the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Rail Development Commission regarding railroad crossing requirements, which was seconded by Gilden. Violet made a motion to accept the Delphos Fire & Rescue contract as presented, which was seconded by Gilden and passed unanimously. Violet made a motion to accept the American Township Fire & Rescue contract as presented, which was seconded by Gilden and passed unanimously. Gilden presented a Memorandum of Understanding from the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission for approval and signature, after review the trustees agreed to sign and return. Police Chief Vermillion advised the trustees that the MARC radios are now the property of the township. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn by Violet was seconded by Gilden and passed unanimously. BY LINDSAY MCCOY DHI Correspondent news@delphosherald.com VAN WERT Who will be the next people to have a life transformation through Mission Slimpossible? Rob Dorset and Mandy Profit each completed Slimpossible with the help of YMCA Fitness Director and Personal Trainer Julie Schaufelberger. This years group style is meant to provide service to more people within the Van Wert community; and as many people as are interested will be accepted into the program. The Van Wert YMCA will again be offering its New Years resolution weight loss program, Mission Slimpossible. This years edition begins on Jan. 7, 2014. The program will be offered to a group of people, each with a goal of losing 20 pounds, instead of the previous one-person focus. Bootcamp-style training will be offered by Julie Schaufelberger. The six-week program will begin on Jan. 7 and conclude Feb. 15. The last day for registration is Jan. 4; on this day at 9 a.m., there will be an organizational meeting for those participating with weigh-ins and additional program information. We are excited to offer this unique program again this year, said Membership/Marketing Director Kristin Lichtensteiger. With the skills and certification that Julie brings to training, we are sure that each person who joins will reach their goal. The cost is $25 for members and $45 for non-members. Training will be held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. During weeks one through three, workouts will be held from 6-6:45 a.m. During weeks 4-6, workouts will be increased to one hour from 5:45-6:45 a.m. Optional workout times will also be offered on Wednesday from 4:15- 5 p.m. One additional individual workout will also be required each week. Weekly weigh-ins will keep track of each persons progress. Nutritional support will also be offered to help boost weight loss. Training will be circuit style with an emphasis on cardio and strength training. For additional information or questions, contact Schaufelberger at 419-238-0443 or julie@vwymca.org.

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Girls arrested after 3-county chase

SPRINGFIELD (AP) Authorities in western Ohio say two teenage girls are in custody after leading police on a threecounty chase over 20 miles in a stolen car. Police say West Liberty police tried early Thursday to stop a vehicle seen driving on the sidewalk. Heading southbound on U.S. 68 toward Urbana, it went over tire deflation devices deployed by Champaign County deputies. The Springfield NewsSun reports that the vehicle continued despite two blown tires. Clark County deputies put out more stop sticks, and the other two tires blew out. Police said the vehicle crashed into a median. Police say a 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl are being held in Logan County juvenile detention center on multiple charges. They reportedly had gone missing from a West Liberty group home.

Columbus company working on Capitol dome rehab

COLUMBUS (AP) An Ohio construction company will be working in Washington to help put the crumbling Capitol building dome back together. Smoot Construction of Columbus was one of two companies awarded the $40.8 million renovation contract for the work, which will begin early next year, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Smoot has done restoration and construction work on Union Station and the Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History. Its also one of three companies working on the new National Museum of AfricanAmerican History on the National Mall, and is doing restoration work on the National Gallery of Art East Building. Smoot is working with Turner Construction Co. of New York, which built the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial and the World War II Memorial. The dome has towered over the city since 1863. The contractors will paint and repair it, removing any lingering lead, rehabilitate the dome and install additional lighting. Visitors to the building will see it cloaked in scaffolding for the next two years. According to the architect of the Capitol, the dome, which is made of 8.9 million pounds of cast iron, has more than 1,300 cracks and deficiencies, primarily caused by age and weather. It was last restored in 1959 and 1960. Pieces of the dome are loose, presenting a danger to those walking below. And in some areas, the dome is leaking, presenting a grave risk to the artwork inside. It really looks pristine and magnificent, but when you get up close, you can see with your own eye how

Man pleads not guilty in rape, death of girl

WOOSTER (AP) An Ohio man pleaded not guilty Thursday in the rape and strangulation of a 9-year-old girl whose body was found in a trash bin at the trailer park where they were neighbors. One of Jerrod Metskers courtappointed attorneys entered the pleas for him in Wayne County court. Metsker, wearing a red jail outfit with his wrists handcuffed, appeared via video and did not speak during the brief hearing. A grand jury had indicted the 24-year-old Metsker on charges of aggravated murder, kidnapping and rape. He is being held on $1 million bond. Authorities previously said the death penalty would be available as punishment if Metsker is convicted of murder. Metsker was the last person seen with 9-year-old Reann Murphy at their trailer park in Smithville, southwest of Akron, authorities said. A caller identifying himself as Metsker reported Reann missing in a 911 call.

Amish argue against guardian in chemo case

COLUMBUS (AP) A court was wrong to appoint a guardian to make medical decisions for an Amish girl whose parents stopped her chemotherapy against doctors wishes, and the guardian should be allowed to resign, the familys attorney said in court filings this week. The lawyer for Sarah Hershbergers family argued for a reversal of the appointment in a filing in their state court appeal. Ohios guardianship statutes appear to let courts substitute their judgment for that of suitable parents while ignoring the parents moral and constitutional interests, Maurice Thompson wrote in his filing with the Ninth District Court of Appeals in Akron. The court should take a narrower view that limits such second-guessing and is consistent with constitutional safeguards of their rights, he wrote. To do that, the court must hold that the decisions of suitable parents may not be attacked by anyone anytime in an Ohio Probate Court, and that these careful and gut-wrenching life and death decisions cannot be second-guessed and overruled where the parents are suitable, and simply seek to try a less invasive treatment first, wrote Thompson, who leads the libertarian 1851 Center for Constitutional Law in Ohio. Clair Dickinson, an attorney for guardian Maria Schimer, said Thursday that he will submit a response to Thompsons filing later, but he declined to reveal what it might say. Hershberger and her parents fled their Medina County home more than two months ago so she wouldnt be forced

deteriorated the building and the cast-iron work really is, architect Stephen T. Ayers said. Its absolutely time for this work to happen. Both companies have been busy in Ohio, too. Smoot and Turner partnered for the expansion of Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, as well as construction of the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Smoot also is working on a $28 million student center at Central State University in Wilberforce, and will build Wright States $15 million Creative Arts Center in Dayton.

Father runs over, kills son who fell from van

MARYSVILLE (AP) Authorities say a 4-year-old child fell out of a van and died after he was run over by his father who was driving the vehicle. The State Highway Patrol says troopers were called to the Union County scene at about 11 a.m. Thursday morning. Troopers say the boy, Angel Gustbabo Hernandez, was struck by the vehicle and taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. Authorities say 30-year-old Natividad de Jesus Hernandez, of Columbus, initially fled the scene and later returned to the hospital.

to resume chemotherapy for her leukemia. Instead, they decided to use natural medicines, such as herbs and vitamins. The Hershbergers shun many facets of modern life and are deeply religious. They have said they stopped chemotherapy not for religious reasons but because it was making Sarah too sick and they feared it could end up killing her. Doctors at Akron Childrens Hospital believe Sarahs leukemia is treatable but have said she will die within a year without chemotherapy. Schimer, an attorney whos also a registered nurse, has asked the court to let her drop her attempt to force Sarah to resume chemotherapy, because it became impossible to make medical decisions for Sarah after the family fled. If approved by a judge, Schimers resignation could end the familys monthslong fight against the hospital and pave the way for them to return home, where they live on a farm and operate a produce stand near the village of Spencer, about 35 miles southwest of Cleveland. Medina County Probate Judge Kevin Dunn has delayed a decision on the resignation request. He said he first wants to make sure he has authority to grant it in light of the ongoing appeal in state court. In a separate filing on that issue this week, the familys lawyer argued that Dunn should immediately accept the resignation and that it wouldnt hinder the appeal. Dickinson has said that an attorney told him the hospital wont continue its legal push to get chemotherapy for Sarah if her guardians resignation is approved.

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Brother Lawrence was a seventeenth century Carmelite monk and author of the book The Practice of the Presence of God. He was fond of saying that we should walk as in His presence, i.e., that we should strive constantly to be in conversation and communion with God. Brother Lawrence was a simple man who was converted to holiness at the age of eighteen upon seeing the sight of a dry, leafless tree on a snowy midwinters day. The sight of the tree brought to mind the coming season of Spring and Gods providential hand. Brother Lawrence sought out a monastery after this conversion experience where he strove to live continuously in Gods presence. He wasnt a particularly learned man, nor did he perform any great miracles or go on any great crusades, but he devoted himself to sanctifying the ordinary, everyday aspects of life. Indeed, Brother Lawrence worked in the kitchen of the monastery for most of his life and one of his favorite prayers was a prayer you could imagine yourself saying at the kitchen sink: Lord of all pots and pans and things, make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates! Would we not all live far better lives by walking continuously in Gods presence?

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A.C.T.S. NEW TESTAMENT FELLOWSHIP 8277 German Rd, Delphos Rev. Linda Wannemacher-Pastor Jaye Wannemacher -Worship Leader For information contact: 419-695-3566 Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with worship at 8277 German Rd, Delphos Sunday - 7:00 p.m. For Such A Time As This. Tri-County Community Intercessory Prayer Group. Everyone welcome. Biblical counseling also available. DELPHOS BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Jerry Martin 302 N Main, Delphos Contact: 419-692-0061 or 419-302-6423 Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (All Ages) , 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service, 6:00 p.m Sunday Evening Service Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, Youth Study Nursery available for all services. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN 310 W. Second St. 419-692-5737 Pastor Harry Tolhurst Sunday: 11:00 Worship Service Everyone Welcome Communion first Sunday of every month. Communion at Van Crest Health Care Center - First Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m., Nursing Home and assisted living. ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 422 North Pierce St., Delphos Phone 419-695-2616 Rev. Angela Khabeb

DELPHOS CHRISTIAN UNION Pastor: Rev. Gary Fish 470 S. Franklin St., (419) 692-9940 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Sunday morning service. Youth ministry every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Childrens ministry every third Saturday from 11 to 1:30. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 211 E. Third St., Delphos Rev. David Howell, Pastor Week beginning Dec. 29 Sunday - 8:15 a.m. Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 11:30 Radio Worship on WDOH; 7:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Fellowship. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice. Thursday - 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Suppers On Us.. Friday - 3:00 p.m. Mustard Seeds. ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH 331 E. Second St., Delphos 419-695-4050 Rev. Dave Reinhart, Pastor Rev. Chris Bohnsack, Associate Pastor Fred Lisk and Dave Ricker, Deacons Mary Beth Will, Liturgical Coordinator; Mel Rode, Parish Council President; Lynn Bockey, Music Director Celebration of the Sacraments Eucharist Lords Day Observance; Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:30 a.m.; Weekdays as announced on Sunday bulletin. Baptism Celebrated first Sunday of month at 1:00 p.m. Call rectory to schedule PreBaptismal instructions. Reconciliation Tuesday and Friday 7:30-7:50 a.m.; Saturday 3:30-4:00 p.m. Anytime by request. Matrimony Arrangements must be made through the rectory six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick Communal celebration in May and October. Administered upon request.

SPENCERVILLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 317 West North St. 419-296-2561 Pastor Tom Shobe 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Corner of 4th & Main, Spencerville Phone 419-647-5321 Rev. Jan Johnson, Pastor Christmas Eve services: 6:3 p.m. Message - Christmas Uncensred Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship service. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 102 Wisher Drive, Spencerville Rev. Elaine Mikesell, Interim Pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Cafe; 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. AGAPE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 9250 Armstrong Road, Spencerville Pastors Phil & Deb Lee Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Worship service. Wed. - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study HARTFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Independent Fundamental) Rt. 81 and Defiance Trial Rt. 2, Box 11550 Spencerville 45887 Rev. Robert King, Pastor Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 7:00 p.m. Evening worship and Teens Alive (grades 7-12). Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Bible service. Tuesday & Thursday 7- 9 p.m. Have you ever wanted to preach the Word of God? This is your time to do it. Come share your love of Christ with us.

ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Zion Church & Conant Rd., Elida Pastors: Mark and D.J. Fuerstenau Sunday - Service - 9:00 a.m. LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF GOD Elida - Ph. 222-8054 Rev. Larry Ayers, Pastor Service schedule: Sunday 10 a.m. School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 4750 East Road, Elida Pastor - Brian McManus Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship, nursery available. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Prayer, Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Adult Prayer and Bible Study; 8:00 p.m. - Choir.

TRINITY FRIENDS CHURCH 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert 45891 Ph: (419) 238-2788 Sr. Pastor Stephen Savage Outreach Pastor Neil Hammons Sunday - Worship services at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Ministries at 7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 13887 Jennings Rd., Van Wert Ph. 419-238-0333 Childrens Storyline: 419-238-2201 Email: fbaptvw@bright.net Pastor Steven A. Robinson Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Hour; 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Hour. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Word of Life Student Ministries; 6:45 p.m. AWANA; 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study. MANDALE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN UNION Rev. Justin Sterrett, Pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School all ages. 10:30 a.m. Worship Services; 7:00 p.m Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Prayer meeting. PENTECOSTAL WAY CHURCH Pastors: Bill Watson Rev. Ronald Defore 1213 Leeson Ave., Van Wert 45891 Phone (419) 238-5813 Head Usher: Ted Kelly 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:10 a.m. - Worship 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. - Wednesday Morning Bible Class 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Wed. Night Bible Study. Thursday - Choir Rehearsal Anchored in Jesus Prayer Line - (419) 238-4427 or (419) 232-4379. Emergency - (419) 993-5855

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH 512 W. Sycamore, Col. Grove Office 419-659-2263 Fax: 419-659-5202 Father Tom Extejt Masses: Tuesday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.; First Friday of the month - 7 p.m.; Saturday - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday - 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Confessions - Saturday 3:30 p.m., anytime by appointment. HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Robert DeSloover, Pastor 7359 St. Rt. 109 New Cleveland Saturday Mass - 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Ottoville Rev. Jerry Schetter Mass schedule: Saturday - 4 p.m.; Sunday - 10:30 a.m. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 135 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings Rev. Charles Obinwa Phone: 419-286-2132 Mass schedule: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. ST. MICHAEL CHURCH Kalida Fr. Mark Hoying Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass. Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Masses. Weekdays: Masses on Mon., Tues., Wed. and Friday at 8:00 am; Thurs. 7:30 p.m. CAIRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 210 West Main St. Cairo, Ohio Smorgasbord - Saturday November 2, 2013 Serving begins at 4:30 until 7:00 p.m. Menu - Meats: Swiss Steak, ham, turkey; Sides: mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, noodles, green beans, salads, desserts.

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BREAKTHROUGH 101 N. Adams St., Middle Point Pastor Scott & Karen Fleming Sunday Church Service - 10 a.m, 6 p.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. CALVARY EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10686 Van Wert-Decatur Rd. Van Wert - 419-238-9426 Rev. Clark Williman. Pastor Sunday- 8:45 a.m. Friends and Family; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School LIVE; 10:00 a.m. SALEM UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 15240 Main St. Venedocia Rev. Wendy S. Pratt, Pastor Church Phone: 419-667-4142 Sunday - 8:30 a.m. - Adult Bell Choir; 8:45 a.m. Jr. Choir; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m. - Sunday school; 6:30 p.m. - Capital Funds Committee. Monday - 6 p.m. Senior Choir. ST. MARYS CATHOLIC CHURCH 601 Jennings Rd., Van Wert Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; Monday 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. - Communion Service; Friday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. VAN WERT VICTORY CHURCH OF GOD 10698 US 127S., Van Wert (Next to Tracys Auction Service) Pastor: E. Long Sunday worship & childrens ministry - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. www.vwvcoh.com facebook: vwvcoh TRINITY LUTHERAN 303 S. Adams, Middle Point Rev. Tom Cover Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship service. GRACE FAMILY CHURCH 634 N. Washington St., Van Wert Pastor: Rev. Ron Prewitt Sunday - 9:15 a.m. Morning worship with Pulpit Supply. KINGSLEY UNITED METHODIST 15482 Mendon Rd., Van Wert Phone: 419-965-2771 Pastor Chuck Glover Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:25 a.m. Wednesday - Youth Prayer and Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Adult Prayer meeting - 7:00 p.m. Choir practice - 8:00 p.m.

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IMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 699 Sunnydale, Elida, Ohio 454807 Pastor Bruce Tumblin Sunday - 8:30 a.m. traditional; 10:45 a.m. contemporary PIKE MENNONITE CHURCH 3995 McBride Rd., Elida Phone 419-339-3961 CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 2701 Dutch Hollow Rd. Elida Phone: 339-3339 Rev. Frank Hartman Sunday - 10 a.m. Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Morning Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-noon, 1-4- p.m. GOMER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 7350 Gomer Road, Gomer, Ohio 419-642-2681 gomererucc@bright.net Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTER 2240 Baty Road, Elida Ph. 339-5673 Rev. James F. Menke, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Worship. Wednesday 7 p.m. Evening service.

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

808 Metbliss Ave., Delphos One block so. of Stadium Park. 419-692-6741 Lead Pastor - Dan Eaton Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Nursery & Kids Church; 6:00 pm. Youth Ministry at The ROC & Jr. Bible Quiz at Church Monday - 7:00 p.m. Teen Bible Quiz at Church Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Class in Upper Room For more info see our website: www.delphosfirstassemblyofgod. com. DELPHOS WESLEYAN CHURCH 11720 Delphos Southworth Rd. Delphos - Phone 419-695-1723 Pastor Rodney Shade 937-397-4459 Asst. Pastor Pamela King 419-204-5469 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service and prayer meeting. ST. PAULS UNITED METHODIST 335 S. Main St. Delphos Pastor - Rev. David Howell Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Service MARION BAPTIST CHURCH 2998 Defiance Trail, Delphos 419-339-6319 Services: Sunday - 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH Landeck - Phone: 419-692-0636 Rev. Dave Reinhart, Pastor Administrative aide: Rita Suever Masses: 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday. Newcomers register at parish. Marriages: Please call the parish house six months in advance. Baptism: Please call the parish.

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GROVER HILL ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 204 S. Harrision St. Grover Hill, Ohio 45849 Pastor Mike Waldron 419-587-3149 Cell: 419-233-2241 mwaldron@embarqmail.com

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CHURCH OF GOD 18906 Rd. 18R, Rimer 419-642-5264 Rev. Mark Walls Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. ST. BARBARA CHURCH 160 Main St., Cloverdale 45827 419-488-2391 Rev. Jerry Schetter Mass schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Road U, Rushmore Pastor Robert Morrison Sunday 10 am Church School; 11:00 Church Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Evening Service

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TODAY 7:30 a.m. Delphos Optimist Club, A&W DriveIn, 924 E. Fifth St. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. 1-4 p.m. Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. SATURDAY 9 a.m.-noon Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. St. Vincent dePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open. 10 a.m.-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. SUNDAY 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. MONDAY 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Ottoville Branch Library is open. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. 6:30 p.m. Shelter from the Storm support group meets in the Delphos Public Library basement. TUESDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. 7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, 310 W. Second St. WEDNESDAY HAPPY NEW YEAR! THURSDAY 9-11 a.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Museum of Postal History, 339 N. Main St., is open. 5-7 p.m. The Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. 6:30 p.m. Delphos Ladies Club, Trinity United Methodist Church. 7 p.m. Delphos Emergency Medical Service meeting, EMS building, Second Street. 7:30 p.m. Delphos Chapter 23, Order of Eastern Star, meets at the Masonic Temple, North Main Street. FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. Delphos Optimist Club meets at the A&W Drive-In, 924 E. Fifth St. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St.

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LIMA Ring in the New Year with the Lima Symphony Orchestra performing Charlie Chaplins acclaimed silent film, City Lights, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Join the LSO at the Crouse Performance Hall of the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center to watch Chaplins comedic brilliance come alive on the big screen accompanied by the orchestra. Charlie Chaplin (18891997) not only starred in, wrote and directed City Lights himself but also composed the musical score for the film. During a time when the art of silent film was rapidly becoming a part of the

past, Chaplin stayed true to the belief that body language and expression spoke to people in a way that no words could. His belief proved true after the films great financial and artistic successes, eventually being considered one of Chaplins greatest pieces of cinematic art. Follow Chaplin in his quest of blind love paired with classic hijinks in the THE brilliant, lively comedy Telling The City Lights as we celELPHOS Tri-CountysERALD Telling The Tri-Countys Story Since 1869 Story Since ebrate not only T the New HE 1869 Year but also the 100th ELPHOS ERALD anniversary of the creTelling The Tri-Countys Story Since 1869 405 N. Main St., Delphos, OH 45833 ation of the Little Tramp www.delphosherald.com himself. Nancy Spencer, editor Tickets are $30. To 419-695-0015 ext. 134 order tickets, call the nspencer@delphosherald.com office at 419-222-5701 or visit limasymphonyor- Don Hemple, advertising manager 419-695-0015 ext. 138 chestra.com.

The Delphos Area Art Guild has a myriad of classes, workshop, exhibits and events beginning Jan. 13. New classes include private piano lessons for all ages, morning chair and basic yoga classes, ceramics with pottery wheel and Camera Club for adults. The DAAG Music department is growing with Piano classes for all ages. Renee Keller, BM, MM and Doctorate Music with orchestral experience, will begin private lessons from 3:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 14. The cost is $240 for 10 weeks. Photography classes DSLR 1 and 2 with Joyce Honigford for ages 14 and up begins Jan. 15 for $75 for six weeks. Honigford also heads the New DAAG Camera Club for ages 16 and up. This club is for lovers and enthusiasts of photography. It will meet the last Thursday of each month with discussions, challenges, speakers, field trips and more throughout 2014. Basic and Chair Yoga is now at DAAG by licensed instructor Amy Urton. Basic is for all levels whereas Chair Yoga is a very gentle form of yoga designed for students who may need assistance getting up from and down to the floor level. Morning classes begin Jan. 22. The cost is $45 for four weeks. Pottery in the Kitchen Ceramics Class with Pottery Wheel taught by Sherry Kahle for ages 14 and up. Build a casserole or serving dish of your choice as well as a bowl on the wheel. Class size is limited. The cost is $100 for four weeks Additional classes to sign up for now are: Homeschool Art with Anna Fisher for all ages takes place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month; Crochet Club! With Jolene Talboom on Wednesday mornings and evenings begins Jan. 15; and After School Art Attack! ages kindergarten and up and Sewing 1 with Jodi Hershey ages 7-14 begins Jan. 20. For more information and to register for classes, visit delphosareaartguild. com or call 419-741-4118.

Van Wert Cinemas 10709 Lincoln Hwy., Van Wert Walking With Dinosaurs (PG) Fri.-Thurs.: 1:00/5:00/9:00 Walking With Dinosaurs 3D (PG) Fri.-Thurs.: 3:00/7:00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (PG-13) Fri.-Thurs.: 4:00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 3D (PG-13) Fri.Thurs.: 1:00/7:30 Frozen (PG) Fri.-Thurs.: 1:00/3:00/5:00/7:00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13) Fri.-Thurs.: 9:00 Anchorman II: The Legend Continues (PG-13) Mon.Thurs.:1:00/3:30/6:00/8:30 Grudge Match (PG-13) Mon.-Thurs.: 1:00/3:30/6:00/8:30 American Mall Stadium 12 2830 W. Elm St., Lima Saturday and Sunday 47 Ronin 3D (PG-13) 11:30/6:45/9:45 47 Ronin (PG-13) 3:10 Grudge Match (PG-13) 10:45/1:30/4:30/7:25/10:30 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG) 11:15/2:10/4:55/7:45/10:35 The Wolf of Wall Street (R) 10:35/2:25/2:55/6:30/9:40/10:20 Walking With Dinosaurs 3D (PG) 4:35 Walking With Dinosaurs (PG) 11:05/1:50/6:55 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (PG13) 10:50/11:40/1:40/4:3 0/6:50/7:35/10:25 American Hustle (R) 11:20/3:00/7:00/10:10 Saving M r. Banks (PG-13) 11:00/3:15/7:10/10:15 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 3D (PG-13) 2:20/10:00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (PG-13) 10:40/6:20 Tyler Perrys A Madea Christmas (PG) 9:55 Frozen (PG) 10:55/1:35/4:25/7:05/9:35 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13) 11:45/3:20/6:40/9:50 Eastgate Dollar Movies 2100 Harding Hwy., Lima Saturday and Sunday Enders Game (PG-13) 1:00/3:45/7:00/9:30 Free Birds (PG) 1:00/3:15/5:15/7;15/9:15 Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (R) 1:00/3:10/5:30/7:30/9:40 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) 1:00/3:10/5:15/7:30/9:40 Shannon Theatre, Bluffton Through Jan. 2 Frozen (PG) Show times are 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. every evening with 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees and additional matinees on Dec. 30 and 31 and Jan. 1. A special feature, Mary of Nazareth, will be shown at 7 p.m. Dec. 31.

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Week 16 TOTAL YARDAGE AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE Yards Rush Pass Denver 6859 1749 5110 San Diego 5888 1779 4109 N. England 5770 1798 3972 Cincinnati 5502 1644 3858 Houston 5268 1678 3590 Cleveland 5130 1304 3826 Pittsburgh 5108 1263 3845 Indianapolis 5089 1663 3426 Oakland 5085 1936 3149 Tennessee 5079 1743 3336 Kansas City 5064 1913 3151 Buffalo 5017 2138 2879 N.Y. Jets 4716 2004 2712 Miami 4711 1348 3363 Baltimore 4696 1281 3415 Jacksonville 4351 1218 3133 DEFENSE Yards Rush Pass Cincinnati 4666 1497 3169 Houston 4770 1807 2963 Buffalo 4952 1796 3156 Baltimore 4976 1576 3400 Cleveland 5027 1661 3366 N.Y. Jets 5063 1320 3743 Pittsburgh 5102 1770 3332 Tennessee 5119 1730 3389 Oakland 5361 1603 3758 Indianapolis 5363 1960 3403 Miami 5376 1844 3532 Denver 5441 1562 3879 Kansas City 5480 1737 3743 San Diego 5532 1582 3950 N. England 5576 1976 3600 Jacksonville 5691 2028 3663 NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE Yards Rush Pass Philadelphia 6310 2429 3881 Detroit 6029 1729 4300 Green Bay 5931 1976 3955 N Orleans 5923 1375 4548 Chicago 5764 1707 4057 Washington 5664 2073 3591 Atlanta 5183 1171 4012 Minnesota 5163 1907 3256 Seattle 5155 2077 3078

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Lady Dawgs, Spartans set for Mauk final

By JIM METCALFE Staff Writer jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com ELIDA Elida blew open a halftime tie with a 28-11 third period and went on to dispel Waynesfield-Goshen 70-57 in the second semifinal of the Vicki Mauk Holiday Basketball Tournament Thursday night on the Union Bank Court of the Elida Fieldhouse. The Lady Bulldogs (5-4) move on to play Lima Senior a 69-67 winner in the first semi at 7:40 p.m. tonight in the finals. Our girls are already looking forward to that; they get up for the area teams and I expect a great game. All I told them after the game was bring your track shoes, Elida co-head coach Chrissy Billiter said. Tied at 23-23 to start the third period, Elida minus junior Sabrina Kline from an injury and the Lady Tigers traded points until the 5:22 mark. A free throw by Cassidy Slusher at that point gave the Lady Dawgs a 31-30 lead, from which they would never trail again. Led by a strong defensive effort (5 turnovers out of the Tigers 25 for the game) and offensive rebounding (10 in the period, 16 overall), they took command. With senior Abby Waddle (15 markers, 13 boards) and her eight points in the period, as well as seven from Slusher (3 steal), the Bulldogs steadily pulled away until they led 51-34 on two singles by Waddle with 11.4 ticks left. Abby showed up. For her, when she hits a couple of baskets, she gets her confidence and she was aggressively taking the ball to the basket, co-head coach Elise Jenkins explained. She had a double-double and thats what we feel she can do every night. Kylie (Downton) also had a doubledouble and when shes really under control, she is very quick and hard to handle. The Bulldogs continued that momentum into the fourth period, twice grabbing a lead of 21 the second at 59-38 on a basket by senior Carly Stetler (9 markers) at the 5-minute mark. The Tigers tried to rally, using seven markers from freshman Emily Patton (15 points, 6 boards, 4 dimes) and six from Kiersten Wilcox (14 counters, 7 rebounds), but the closest they could get was 64-51 on a single by Wilcox at 1:58. The Bulldogs held them off by downing 13-of-15 freebies in the finale (21-of-28 overall for 75%) to advance to the finals. Were such a quick team, sometimes we feel we have to shoot quickly; its hard to slow the girls down, Jenkins added. They finally realized that we didnt have to shoot, we could take our time and get to the line, where we shoot 78 percent. When they made a run, we responded. The first period was tough going for both teams, the Tigers using their man-toman defense and Elida using a 1-2-2 zone. The Tigers in particular struggled with six turnovers and 2-of-17 shooting from the floor; however, they grabbed eight offensive boards (16 for the game) to give them more chances, while Elida was 5-of-13 shooting. When the senior Downton (15 markers, 13 rebounds) hit a baseline drive at the 37-second mark, the Elida lead was 12-8. Foul trouble began to seep into the Elida rotation in the second period, with senior Torie McAdams (5 steals) picking up her third (eventually fouling out) at 2:46. WG took its final lead of 23-20 on two free throws by Abbie Van Horn at the 59-second mark WG was 7-of-10 in the period from there before three points by Waddle free throw at 45.7 ticks and a tough drive with 18 ticks to go, tied it at 23.

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Yards Rush Pass Seattle 4220 1613 2607 Carolina 4513 1315 3198 San Fran 4589 1452 3137 N Orleans 4601 1711 2890 Arizona 4704 1268 3436 N.Y. Giants 5065 1652 3413 Tampa Bay 5100 1664 3436 Detroit 5201 1422 3779 St. Louis 5251 1535 3716 Washington 5387 1647 3740 Green Bay 5611 1879 3732 Atlanta 5787 2039 3748 Chicago 5840 2423 3417 Philadelphia 5890 1612 4278 Minnesota 6120 1704 4416 Dallas 6279 1919 4360 AVERAGE PER GAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE Yards Rush Pass Denver 457.3 116.6 340.7 San Diego 392.5 118.6 273.9 N England 384.7 119.9 264.8 Cincinnati 366.8 109.6 257.2 Houston 351.2 111.9 239.3 Cleveland 342.0 86.9 255.1 Pittsburgh 340.5 84.2 256.3 Indianapolis 339.3 110.9 228.4 Oakland 339.0 129.1 209.9 Tennessee 338.6 116.2 222.4 Kansas City 337.6 127.5 210.1 Buffalo 334.5 142.5 191.9 N.Y. Jets 314.4 133.6 180.8 Miami 314.1 89.9 224.2 Baltimore 313.1 85.4 227.7 Jacksonville 290.1 81.2 208.9 DEFENSE Yards Rush Pass Cincinnati 311.1 99.8 211.3 Houston 318.0 120.5 197.5 Buffalo 330.1 119.7 210.4

WG finished 17-of-53 from the field, 4-of-16 long range, for 32.1 percent and 19-of25 at the line (76%); with 40 caroms as Alicia Kessler had 12 and Sydney Buffenbarger added 10; and 24 fouls. They play Sylvania Southview at 6 p.m. today. We tried to be aggressive against Patton; shes a great player already and only a freshman. Billiter added. We felt we wanted to get the ball out of her hands and stay in front of number 22 (Kessler) and for the most part, we did. We were just fouling too much and putting them on the line. Elida knocked down 23-of-57 attempts, 3-of-13 beyond the arc, for 40.3 percent; secured 38 boards; had 16 miscues; and 20 fouls. In the opener, the Lady Spartans (7-2) led by as many as 16 late in the third period 55-39 and then held off a furious rally by Sylvania Southview to grab a 2-point victory. The Spartans ended up 27-of-64 from the field, 5-of-25 downtown, for 48.6 percent and 10-of-16 at the line (62.5%). They placed three in double digits: Indiya Benjamin (6 assists, 6 steals) with 20, Rion Thompson (5 steals) with 18 and Kierre James 11. They secured 31 rebounds, 14 offensive, as Essence Cowan and Shaquayla Johnson had seven each. They totaled 20 fouls and 16 errors. On behalf of Southview (6-4), Sarah Klepzig (3 steals) was tops with 18 markers, along with 16 from Victoria Stanley (9 boards) and a double-double of 11 points and 13 boards by Emily Westphal. They concluded with 26-of-50 shooting, 1-of-5 long range, for 52 percent; 14-of21 from charity (66.7%); with 34 caroms (12 offensive); 24 miscues; and 12 fouls. See MAUK, page 7

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NFL Individual Leaders

Week 16 NFC Quarterbacks Foles, PHL J. McCown, CHI A. Rodgers, GBY Brees, NOR R. Wilson, SEA Romo, DAL S. Bradford, STL Kaepernick, SNF C. Newton, CAR M. Ryan, ATL Rushers L. McCoy, PHL A. Peterson, MIN Forte, CHI A. Morris, WAS M. Lynch, SEA Gore, SNF Lacy, GBY D. Murray, DAL Re. Bush, DET Stacy, STL Receivers Garcon, WAS B. Marshall, CHI Jeffery, CHI De. Bryant, DAL Cal. Johnson, DET J. Graham, NOR De. Jackson, PHL Gonzalez, ATL Douglas, ATL Boldin, SNF Punters A. Lee, SNF Nortman, CAR Morstead, NOR Weatherford, NYG S. Martin, DET Bosher, ATL Hekker, STL Zastudil, ARI Chr. Jones, DAL Donn. Jones, PHL Punt Returners Sherels, MIN Hyde, GBY Ginn Jr., CAR Associated Press Att 291 224 251 619 384 535 262 382 446 611 Att 287 279 267 260 278 263 263 200 209 235 No 107 94 86 85 84 81 79 79 78 76 No 73 64 57 83 65 63 71 75 74 77 No 19 23 23 Yds 258 296 283 Com 186 149 168 422 242 342 159 222 277 411 Yds 1476 1266 1229 1213 1160 1114 1112 1073 974 958 Yds 1290 1221 1341 1134 1492 1144 1304 803 1009 1030 Yds 2628 1829 2218 4781 3185 3828 1687 2887 3230 4235 Avg 5.14 4.54 4.60 4.67 4.17 4.24 4.23 5.37 4.66 4.08 Avg 12.1 13.0 15.6 13.3 17.8 14.1 16.5 10.2 12.9 13.6 Yds 3546 3052 2698 3919 3044 2924 3272 3418 3356 3444 Avg 13.6 12.9 12.3 TD 25 13 15 35 25 31 14 19 22 24 LG 57t 78t 55 45t 43 51 60 43 39 40t LG 53t 44 80t 79 87 56t 61t 25 80t 43 LG 62 72 61 68 72 63 64 60 62 70 LG 86t 93t 41 Int 2 1 4 12 9 10 4 8 12 16 TD 9 10 7 7 11 9 10 9 4 7 TD 5 11 7 12 12 15 9 8 2 6 Avg 48.6 47.7 47.3 47.2 46.8 46.4 46.1 45.6 45.4 44.7 TD 1 1 0 G. Tate, SEA Page, TAM L. James, SNF Ta. Austin, STL R. Randle, NYG Sproles, NOR Spurlock, DET Kickoff Returners C. Patterson, MIN Dw. Harris, DAL Hester, CHI Page, TAM Hyde, GBY Ginn Jr., CAR J. Rodgers, ATL Arenas, ARI Paul, WAS Scoring Touchdowns J. Graham, NOR M. Lynch, SEA De. Bryant, DAL Ve. Davis, SNF Cal. Johnson, DET B. Marshall, CHI A. Peterson, MIN Fitzgerald, ARI Lacy, GBY L. McCoy, PHL Kicking Hauschka, SEA Crosby, GBY P. Dawson, SNF D. Bailey, DAL Feely, ARI Gould, CHI Walsh, MIN Gano, CAR Zuerlein, STL Henery, PHL AFC Quarterbacks P. Manning, DEN P. Rivers, SND Roethlisberger, PIT Dalton, CIN Ale. Smith, KAN Brady, NWE 49 23 20 33 29 28 22 587 251 206 280 237 194 145 No Yds 40 1342 26 792 47 1315 19 479 21 513 24 564 25 575 20 446 20 411 TD 15 13 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 Rush 0 11 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 9

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Dalton, Green close to Bengals records

By JOE KAY Associated Press CINCINNATI Andy Dalton can set three Bengals passing records. A.J. Green can get a team receiving record. The records would be notable accomplishments for a pass-and-catch duo thats been together for only three years. Both players know that any records wont mean much if they dont come up with big games in January. T h e Bengals (10-5) have clinched the AFC North title heading into their final regular season game on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens (8-7) at Paul Brown Stadium. Those records-in-themaking are more of a footnote to what comes next. One of the NFLs best tandems has to do big things in the playoffs for any of it to matter all that much. I think whats more important for them is to get the playoff stigma off of them because no matter what they do, until they win a playoff game they can still be criticized, offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said on Thursday. So the only way to stop the criticism for good is to win playoff games and win Super Bowls. Thats at least another week down the line. On Sunday, they can put their names atop some of the Bengals most prestigious lists. Dalton has thrown 31 touchdown passes, one shy of Carson Palmers team record from 2005. His 4,015 yards passing leave him 117 yards away from breaking Palmers single-season club record from 2007. Dalton has thrown for 300 yards five times this season, tying the team record shared by Boomer Esiason and Palmer. It shows what weve been able to accomplish this year, said Dalton, who is the leagues 10th-ranked passer with a rating of 91. I think that only happens if weve been winning games and doing some good things. Personally, its cool to be close to those records, but like you said, wins are what ultimately matters.

LG TD 109t 2 90 0 80 0 44 0 70 0 38 0 34 0 46 0 39 0 Ret 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LG 53 57 55 53 52 58 54 55 54 51 Pts 90 78 72 72 72 70 66 60 60 60 Pts 134 132 129 121 119 119 119 111 109 108

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Browns Gordon striving for consistency, greatness

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Green has 1,365 yards on catches, leaving him 76 away from breaking Chad Johnsons team record from 2007. Green has 94 catches and could become only the third Bengals receiver to have 100 in a season, joining Carl Pickens (100) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (112). Records and their first division championship together are considered a preface to what really matters. Were playing for a bigger picture thats the Super Bowl, Green said. No Bengals player has more pressure than Dalton, who had miserable games in playoff losses to Houston each of the last two seasons. The Bengals havent won a playoff game since 1990, tied for the seventh-longest stretch of futility in NFL history. Dalton has dealt with the stress by putting together one of the best seasons in club history. And hes done it in his low-key way. I like the way he is, I think the players respect the way he is, that he doesnt get too high or too low at any time, Gruden said. Hes very evenkeel and he keeps everybody in a calm state of mind.

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NFL Injury Report

NEW YORK (AP) The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice): CAROLINA PANTHERS at ATLANTA FALCONS PANTHERS: DNP: DT Colin Cole (calf), WR Steve Smith (knee), RB Jonathan Stewart (knee). FULL: QB Cam Newton (ankle). FALCONS: DNP: DT Corey Peters (Achilles), RB Jacquizz Rodgers (concussion), LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee). LIMITED: CB Robert Alford (ankle), TE Tony Gonzalez (toe), WR Darius Johnson (ankle). FULL: C Peter Konz (neck). GREEN BAY PACKERS at CHICAGO BEARS PACKERS: OUT: LB Clay Matthews (thumb). DNP: LB Brad Jones (ankle), RB Eddie Lacy (ankle), LB Mike Neal (abdomen), LB Nick Perry (foot), DT Ryan Pickett (knee). LIMITED: QB Aaron Rodgers (collarbone). BEARS: DNP: WR Earl Bennett (not injury related). FULL: LB Lance Briggs (shoulder). HOUSTON TEXANS at TENNESSEE TITANS TEXANS: DNP: TE Garrett Graham (hamstring), RB Dennis Johnson (hip), WR DeVier Posey (ankle), TE Brad Smelley (calf). LIMITED: TE Ryan Griffin (knee), RB Greg Jones (knee), LB Joe Mays (knee), LB Darryl Sharpton (knee), DE Antonio Smith (knee), G Wade Smith (knee). FULL: WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle), WR Andre Johnson (wrist), QB Case Keenum (right thumb), T Derek Newton (knee), LB Brooks Reed (thumb), S D.J. Swearinger (foot), LB Justin Tuggle (elbow), CB Josh Victorian (back), QB T.J. Yates (back). TITANS: DNP: DT Jurrell Casey (knee), T David Stewart (shoulder). CLEVELAND BROWNS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS BROWNS: DNP: TE Jordan Cameron (concussion), CB Joe Haden (hip), DE John Hughes (knee, elbow), G Jason Pinkston (concussion), TE Andre Smith (calf), NT Phil Taylor (concussion). LIMITED: G John Greco (knee), LB Paul Kruger (illness), G Shawn Lauvao (thigh), CB Jordan Poyer (toe), T Joe Thomas (back). FULL: LB Tank Carder (shoulder), P Spencer Lanning (left knee), RB Willis McGahee (knee), T Mitchell Schwartz (toe), S T.J. Ward (shoulder). STEELERS: DNP: LB Terence Garvin (knee), DE Brett Keisel (foot), TE Heath Miller (not injury related), S Troy Polamalu (not injury related), WR Emmanuel Sanders (toe), LB Jason Worilds (abdomen). LIMITED: G David DeCastro (back). FULL: LB Jarvis Jones (illness), WR Markus Wheaton (finger). WA S H I N G T O N REDSKINS at NEW YORK GIANTS REDSKINS: LIMITED: LB Brian Orakpo (groin). FULL: LB Ryan Kerrigan (wrist), RB Darrel Young (hamstring). GIANTS: DNP: WR Victor Cruz (knee), CB Trumaine McBride (groin), G Brandon Mosley (hand), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder), TE Adrien Robinson (knee), CB Terrell Thomas (knee). LIMITED: RB Andre Brown (concussion), T David Diehl (knee), RB Peyton Hillis (concussion), DT Cullen Jenkins (shin, quadriceps). BALTIMORE RAVENS at CINCINNATI BENGALS RAVENS: DNP: G Gino Gradkowski (knee), CB Asa Jackson (thigh), DE Arthur Jones (concussion). LIMITED: LB Elvis Dumervil (ankle), LB Albert McClellan (neck), RB Ray Rice (thigh), WR Torrey Smith (thigh). BENGALS: DNP: LB Vontaze Burfict (concussion), TE Tyler Eifert (neck), CB Terence Newman (knee), TE Alex Smith (concussion), DT Devon Still (back). LIMITED: TE Jermaine Gresham (hamstring), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (ankle), LB Vincent Rey (ankle), T Andre Smith (ankle). FULL: LB James Harrison (concussion). PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at DALLAS COWBOYS EAGLES: DNP: S Colt Anderson (knee), C Julian Vandervelde (back). FULL: CB Brandon Boykin (hip), S Kurt Coleman (hamstring), LB Trent Cole (hand), T Lane Johnson (back), LB Mychal Kendricks (knee), S Earl Wolff (knee). COWBOYS: DNP: LB Sean Lee (neck). LIMITED: WR Dwayne Harris (hamstring). FULL: CB Morris Claiborne (hamstring), DT Jason Hatcher (neck), DE DeMarcus Ware (back). JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS JAGUARS: DNP: T Cameron Bradfield (ankle), CB Dwayne Gratz (ankle), LB Geno Hayes (knee), RB Maurice Jones-Drew (hamstring). LIMITED: CB Alan Ball (ankle, shoulder), S Johnathan Cyprien (thigh, foot), S Josh Evans (shoulder), DT Jordan Miller (shoulder), LB Paul Posluszny (groin), WR Ace Sanders (finger). COLTS: DNP: S Antoine Bethea (ankle), S Sergio Brown (groin), CB Darius Butler (quadriceps), DT Ricky Jean Francois (foot), S LaRon Landry (not injury related), LB Robert Mathis (not injury related), G Mike McGlynn (elbow), DE Cory Redding (shoulder), G Hugh Thornton (neck), CB Greg Toler (groin). LIMITED: T Jeff Linkenbach (quadriceps). FULL: G Joe Reitz (concussion). NEW YORK JETS at MIAMI DOLPHINS JETS: DNP: CB Ellis Lankster (jaw), TE Kellen Winslow (knee). LIMITED: LB Quinton Coples (shoulder), CB Antonio Cromartie (hip), WR Santonio Holmes (foot, hamstring), DT Sheldon Richardson (finger, shoulder). FULL: DT Kenrick Ellis (back), T Austin Howard (knee), RB Chris Ivory (quadriceps, ankle), WR Jeremy Kerley (elbow), C Nick Mangold (toe), LB Garrett McIntyre (knee), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (wrist). DOLPHINS: DNP: RB Daniel Thomas (ankle). LIMITED: S Chris Clemons (knee, hamstring), WR Brian Hartline (knee), LB Koa Misi (triceps), WR Marlon Moore (wrist), DT Jared Odrick (wrist), DT Paul Soliai (ankle). FULL: S Don Jones (elbow), QB Ryan Tannehill (knee), CB Jamar Taylor (hamstring).

BEREA Josh Gordons season went beyond what he or anyone else expected. Way beyond. The second-year wide receiver has broken Browns records, set league marks and evolved into one of the games top playmakers. And, hes done it despite being suspended for two games. Next year, he has even higher goals. Hands down, just be outright the best wide receiver in the NFL, he said. Move over, Megatron. On Thursday, Gordon was unanimously voted Clevelands MVP for 2013 by the local chapter of the Pro Football Writers Association. Gordon wrapped up his victory weeks ago, when he went on a 4-game tear unlike any the league has ever seen. He rewrote the record books, becoming the first player to top 200 yards receiving in consecutive games, totaled 649 yards in three games and racked up 774 yards in four. He turned short catches into long gains. He dominated highly-regarded New England cornerback Aqib Talib and the 6-3, 225-pounder gave Cleveland fans a reason to watch the Browns, who fell apart following a 4-5 start and enter the season finale against Pittsburgh on a six-game losing streak and with nine losses in 10 games. Gordon was virtually unstoppable. I think I did pretty well, considering the circumstances and what I wanted to get done, he said. I think I met every expectation I could have had. Maybe I could have made a few more plays here or there, little things. I think I did all right. With 1,564 yards, Gordon enters the weekend leading Detroits Calvin Johnson (1,492) for the league lead. No Cleveland player has ever finished the season on top, and Gordon, averaging 120.3 yards per game and 19.6 yards per catch, would like to add that his growing

resume along with a Pro Bowl trip. But despite his brilliance, Gordon hasnt been perfect. By his lofty standards, Gordons past two games have been pedestrian. He had just 67 yards all in the second half in a loss to Chicago two weeks ago. Last week against the New York Jets, Gordon dropped two passes, one on a fade pattern in the end zone that cost the Browns a touchdown. The lapses stood out because Gordon has been so dependable, so dominant. He, too, was puzzled and disappointed by his performances. I want to do the best that I can do and I never want to let anyone down and miss a play, he explained. I always want to make a play and be a guy that can be relied upon. It seems as though Ive missed a few plays the past few games and it seemed out of character for me. I cant really say what it was. Gordon acknowledged he may have been pressing, trying to make big plays and losing focus. Hes only 22 and still learning that consistency is the key to greatness. Hes still a receiver thats learning on the go, Browns quarterback Jason Campbell said. Hes had some outstanding games this year. Theres still some things he can continue to keep working on, continue to keep improving and really the skys the limit for a guy like him. Campbell said he spoke to Gordon about last weeks game and urged him to put it behind him. I said, Every player has those games, you just cant get stuck on it, Campbell recalled. Bounce back this week and go out and perform in practice and move on and just challenge yourself to be that elite receiver that you want to be. Gordon understands hes a work in progress. Im glad where Im at right now, he added, but I think I could always do a lot better.

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Owens, Muhammad Ali, Carl Lewis, James. Few make him listen. Beckham Joe Montana, Tiger Woods and Michael did. Phelps. Serena Williams was the AP You want to be a part of it, but it has MIAMI The only thing that keeps Female Athlete of the Year, announced to feel real to you, James said. You East W L T Pct PF PA dont want to do something that doesnt LeBron James up worrying at night is Wednesday. y-NEngland 11 4 0 .733 410 318 James joins Michael Jordan and Larry feel much to you, that youre just doing basketball, which simultaneously makes North Miami 8 7 0 .533 310 315 Bird as NBA players to win the award. for the money. We all have money. For perfect sense and no sense. W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Jets 7 8 0 .467 270 380 I dont think Ive me, my time is more than money at this On one hand, hes the games Chicago 8 7 0 .533 417 445 Buffalo 6 9 0 .400 319 354 Green Bay 7 7 1 .500 384 400 changed much this point in my life. best player. Detroit 7 8 0 .467 382 362 South year, James said. Ive James has another decision to make On the other, hes rarely Minnesota 4 10 1 .300 377 467 W L T Pct PF PA just improved and conin 2014. He can become a free agent impressed with himself. y-Indy 10 5 0 .667 361 326 Even after a year like 2013 tinued to improve on again this summer, though still smartWest Tennessee 6 9 0 .400 346 371 W L T Pct PF PA Jacksonville 4 11 0 .267 237 419 when a spectacular wedding, being more than just as ing from the circus atmosphere that folx-Seattle 12 3 0 .800 390 222 Houston 2 13 0 .133 266 412 a second NBA championship a basketball player. Ive lowed him during his final season with x-San Fran 11 4 0 .733 383 252 and a fourth MVP award were matured as a leader, as the Cleveland Cavaliers four years ago, Arizona 10 5 0 .667 359 301 North among the many highlights a father, as a husband, James is staying largely silent on what St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 339 337 W L T Pct PF PA might happen. enjoyed by the Miami Heat star as a friend. x-clinched playoff spot y-Cincinnati 10 5 0 .667 396 288 y-clinched division Baltimore 8 7 0 .533 303 318 He insists he has no idea. he still is, as he puts it, So far in 2013, with ___ Pittsburgh 7 8 0 .467 359 363 Im so zoned in on what my task is striving for greatness. Or, techa maximum of three Sundays Games Cleveland 4 11 0 .267 301 386 nically, more greatness, since games left to play, here this year that its hard to think about Houston at Tennessee, 1 p.m. his enormous list of accomplishJames has appeared in anything else, James said. A guy the Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m. West Carolina at Atlanta, 1 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA ments just keeps growing. 98. The Heat have won other day asked me what Im going to LeBron James Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. y-Denver 12 3 0 .800 572 385 do for New Years, and I havent even James was announced 78 of them. Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. x-Kansas C 11 4 0 .733 406 278 thought about that. Thursday as The Associated Press 2013 None of those was bigger than the four Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. San Diego 8 7 0 .533 369 324 When asked if theres anything he Male Athlete of the Year, becoming the Miami got in the NBA Finals against San Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Oakland 4 11 0 .267 308 419 N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m. third basketball player to capture the award Antonio. In Game 7, James was at his best, doesnt like about Miami, James offered Denver at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. NATIONAL CONFERENCE that has been annually awarded since 1931. scoring 37 points, including the jump shot few complaints, other than the oftenKansas City at San Diego, 4:25 p.m. James received 31 of 96 votes cast in a with 27.9 seconds left that essentially was clogged street Biscayne Boulevard, or St. Louis at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. East U.S. 1 that leads to the arena the Heat poll of news organizations, beating Peyton the clincher. San Francisco at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay at Chicago, 4:25 p.m. Philadelphia 9 6 0 .600 418 360 Manning (20) and Jimmie Johnson (7). He always rises to the occasion when call home. Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m. Dallas 8 7 0 .533 417 408 Im chasing something and its bigger it matters the most, Heat coach Erik What is there not to like about Miami? Buffalo at New England, 4:25 p.m. N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 274 377 James asked. It is a home. My family is than me as a basketball player, James Spoelstra said. Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Washington 3 12 0 .200 328 458 told the AP. I believe my calling is much Business-wise, James is booming. very happy; Im very comfortable. But higher than being a basketball player. I can Some estimate his annual income around U.S. 1? I wish that was a highway. Bear in mind, hes not always unhapinspire people. Youth is huge to me. If I can $60 million, less than one-third of that get kids to look at me as a role model, as being made on the court. His wife has py when that street is gridlocked. The last two years, hes been largely a leader, a superhero those things mean opened a juice bar in Miami, and David responsible for hundreds of thousands of Beckham wants James to be part of the so much and thats what I think I was built By DAVID BRIGGS for. I was put here for this lovely game of Major League Soccer team he plans on people lining that road for Heat champiToledo Blade basketball, but I dont think this is the big- bringing to South Florida in the next onship parades. And if he gets his way, theyll be back couple years. COLUMBUS All the green in the world may not be able gest role that Im going to have. Countless people want to align with next June. Past winners include Joe Louis, Jesse to convince Urban Meyer the grass is greener somewhere other than Ohio State. Not surprisingly, the Buckeyes coach has said his eye would not wander toward Texas the resting giant with a virtual blank check to pursue the biggest coaching names in the country. Theres no take, he said of cant keep going forever, much as owner Jim I am not my JIM METCALFE Texas vacancy. Im here. Im the father, Jerry Buss or head coach Mike Kobe was coming off coach at Ohio State. an injury so Ill play him in the fourth game of a 5-day stretch But could Meyer use the openas if he was 24? DAntoni may think so are possibly in the ing and the staggering $7 milrunning because they have created salary-cap space. lion-per-year extension Alabama The Knickerbockers are also in the mix and supposedly, coach Nick Saban reportedly even Cleveland is a possibility. Think Cavalier fans would signed this month to cash in welcome him back with open arms? at OSU? Stay tuned. Probably not this offseason, By JIM METCALFE though athletic director Gene Sports Editor The Boston Red Sox are another case in point. Smith acknowledged a big raise could be coming. jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com When they won the World Series in 2004, breaking forMeyer, who earns $4.3 million annually and is in the second ever the Curse of the Bambino think of Bill Buckners season of a 6-year deal, is among the few A-list coaches for This is my last column in the year 2013. error in Game 6 of the 1986 Series against the New York whom Sabans outsized payday could change the game. While Mea culpa for not having it in the usual spot on Metropolitans who didnt shed a tear for them and admit Smith told The Blade there are no plans to renegotiate with Thursday; it will return there for Jan. 2. they didnt mind seeing it happen within their lifetime? Meyer before next season, he knows Ohio State will have to Especially since it wasnt the dreaded New York Evil face that music down the road. It just seems we were beginning the year just yester- Empire Yankees winning it after they surrendered a 3-0 What year that will be, I dont know, Smith added. day, doesnt it? lead in the American League Championship Series! Obviously were at the pinnacle. Were a program that strives The end of the calendar year always is a time to reflect Well, the BoSox won it this year with a Yankee-esque for national championships and playing in those national on the previous year, the good and bad. team salary and how many of us share that same feeling? championship games, and I imagine at some point in time I am sure we can all come up with our lists of the Hey, you won it once; now youre just another Northeastern were going to be there. good and the bad in the world of sports in 2013, though it city that deserves a comeuppance! We compensate our people consistent with the expectadepends on your point of view of what those standards are. When they fell apart the year before, not many non-Red tions and accomplishment. When we get to that point, Im sure Take the Miami Heat repeating as NBA champions. Sox fans shed a tear. were going to be in that [financial] mix. I dont know when There are some fans of the Heat since the teams incep that will be but were going to be there. I know its going to tion and some that have only become their fans since the Now, lets say that the Chicago Cubs finally, finally, come. arrival of LeBron James and, yes, even Chris Bosh. FINALLY break the Curse of the Goat before we all die For them, that repeat was a good thing. of old age or the end of the world, whichever comes On the other end, there are some that could not stand the first and grab the title. Heat from the start probably not many and hate them How many non-Cubbie fans will party with the partisans even more how about them Cavaliers fans? since the and shed a tear? Seattle 343.7 138.5 205.2 (Continued from page 6) arrival of that Terrible Twosome, especially James. After all, I give Cubs fans credit: they stick with them Arizona 337.3 97.1 240.2 Everyone knows how much discussion has been had about year after year after year after year Dallas 336.3 96.5 239.7 Baltimore 331.7 105.1 226.7 the best basketball player on the planet and no-doubt, unanimous San Fran 320.3 141.2 179.1 Cleveland 335.1 110.7 224.4 Hey, they can somewhat commiserate about me being a Carolina 319.1 126.1 192.9 N.Y. Jets 337.5 88.0 249.5 future first-ballot Hall-of-Famer and The Decision he made Cowboys not a Jerry Jones fan, though the Cowboys St. Louis 314.6 115.9 198.7 Pittsburgh 340.1 118.0 222.1 when he left the Cavaliers for the warmer pastures of Miami. do have five Super Bowl wins under their teams belt. N.Y. Giants 309.5 80.7 228.8 Tennessee 341.3 115.3 225.9 Think that wont be on his made when he has to make However, this is a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately? world. Tampa Bay 276.1 102.5 173.7 Oakland 357.4 106.9 250.5 another Decision this summer about resigning or leaving DEFENSE Stay tuned in 2014 you never know! Indianapolis 357.5 130.7 226.9 Yards Rush Pass Miami 358.4 122.9 235.5 South Beach for, well, who knows? The Lakers hey, Kobe Happy New Year!
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LeBron James wins AP Male Athlete of the Year

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Out with the old, in with the new!

Metcalfes Musings

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Denver 362.7 104.1 258.6 Kansas City 365.3 115.8 249.5 San Diego 368.8 105.5 263.3 N England 371.7 131.7 240.0 Jacksonville 379.4 135.2 244.2 NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE Yards Rush Pass Philadelphia 420.7 161.9 258.7 Detroit 401.9 115.3 286.7 Green Bay 395.4 131.7 263.7 N Orleans 394.9 91.7 303.2 Chicago 384.3 113.8 270.5 Washington 377.6 138.2 239.4 Atlanta 345.5 78.1 267.5 Minnesota 344.2 127.1 217.1

Seattle 281.3 Carolina 300.9 San Fran 305.9 N Orleans 306.7 Arizona 313.6 N.Y. Giants 337.7 Tampa Bay 340.0 Detroit 346.7 St. Louis 350.1 Washington 359.1 Green Bay 374.1 Atlanta 385.8 Chicago 389.3 Philadelphia 392.7 Minnesota 408.0 Dallas 418.6

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WAYNESFIELD-GOSHEN (57) Mackenie Jarnagin 1-0-2,Chelsea Spencer 0-00, Sydney Buffenbarger 2-1-6, Lidia Turner 2-0-6, Kiersten Wilcox 4-6-14, Alicia Kessler 3-0-6, Abbie Van Horn 2-4-8, Emily Pastton 3-8-15 . Totals 13-419/25-57. ELIDA (70) Brett Pauff 2-4-9, Kylie Downton 7-1-15, Abby Waddle 3-8-15, Cassidy Slusher 3-1-7, Ashley Lowry 1-5-7, Lauren Nolan 0-0-0, Torie McAdams 2-2-6,

Carly Stetler 4-0-9, Bailee Kuhn 1-0-2. Totals 20-321/28-70. Score by Quarters: Waynesfield 8 15 11 23 - 57 Elida 12 11 28 19 - 70 Three-point goals: Waynesfield-Goshen, Turner 2, Buffenbarger, Patton; Elida, Pauff, Waddle, Stetler. LIMA SENIOR (69) Shaquayla Johnson 1-1-3, Indiya Benjamin 7-3-20, Miea Ward 2-0-4, Rion Thompson 9-0-18, Essence Cowan 2-4-9, Imara Haynes 2-0-4, Kierre James 4-2-

11, Amelya Upthegrove 0-0-0. Totals 22-5-10/16-69. SYLVANIA SOUTHVIEW (67) Kaitlyn Will 0-0-0, Lauren Huntsman 1-0-2, Maria Pappas 0-2-2, Jessica Horwitz 2-2-7, Victoria Leggett 1-0-2, Taryn Stanley 7-2-16, Kennedy Moody 3-39, Keely Pohl 0-0-0, Emily Westphal 5-1-11, Sarah Klepzig 7-4-18. Totals 25-1-14/21-67. Score by Quarters: Lima Senior 20 19 18 12 - 69 Syl. Southview 12 17 20 18 - 67 Three-point goals: Lima Senior, Benjamin 3,, Cowan, James; Sylvania Southview, Horwitz.

Leaders
Luck, IND Tannehill, MIA Fitzpatrick, TEN Keenum, HOU Rushers J. Charles, KAN Ry. Mathews, SND Moreno, DEN Chr. Johnson, TEN F. Jackson, BUF Spiller, BUF Ivory, NYJ Be. Tate, HOU L. Bell, PIT Jones-Drew, JAX Receivers And. Johnson, HOU Ant. Brown, PIT Edelman, NWE A.. Green, CIN Ke. Wright, TEN De. Thomas, DEN Decker, DEN J. Gordon, CLE Cameron, CLE Hartline, MIA Punters M. King, OAK Fields, MIA Lechler, HOU D. Colquitt, KAN Koch, BAL McAfee, IND Ry. Allen, NWE Quigley, NYJ Anger, JAX Huber, CIN Punt Returners Doss, BAL Ant. Brown, PIT

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Prater, DEN Novak, SND J. Tucker, BAL Vinatieri, IND D. Carpenter, BUF Suisham, PIT Folk, NYJ Succop, KAN Sturgis, MIA 22 57 33 31 39 31 31 32 No 30 25 28 24 33 32 24 20 24 36 257 654 367 301 345 271 237 180 Yds 892 723 775 662 864 835 590 490 572 840 11.7 11.5 11.1 9.7 8.8 8.7 7.6 5.6 Avg 29.7 28.9 27.7 27.6 26.2 26.1 24.6 24.5 23.8 23.3 79t 89t 43 43 87t 81t 34 21 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 Tuesday Merchant Dec. 17, 2013 Lears Martial Arts 17-0 R C Connections 12-4 Ace Hardware 12-4 Pitsenbarger Supply 7-8 Men over 200 John Jones 203-246, Dan Grice 222-236, Joe Geise 206-259-235, Dan Stemen 214-225-235, Dave Stemen 234, David Newman 202, Nate Lawrence 204, Rick Schuck 215-234, Mike Hughes 210-245, Denny Dyke 226, Larry Etzkorn 223, Shane Lear 228-288-268, Bruce VanMetre 298-231-258. Men over 550 John Jones 619, Dan Grice 637, Joe Geise 700, Dan Stemen 674, Dave Stemen 571, Rick Schuck 632, Mike Hughes 623, Denny Dyke 565, Larry Etzkorn 603, Shane Lear 784 Bruce VanMetre 787. Wednesday Industrial Dec. 18, 2103 John Deere 14-2 D R C 13th Frame Lounge 12-4 Topp Chalet 10-6 Rustic Cafe 10-6 Westrich 10-6 Unverferth Mfg. 8-8 K-M Tire 8-8 D & D Grain 8-8 Heather Marie Photo 8-8 Buckeye P6ainting 4-12 Flexible Foam 2-14 Cabo 2-14 Men over 200 Kyle Early 202-234-248. Dave Moenter 278-247, Randy Fischbach 243, Dan Wilhelm 203-214-255, Jason Mahlie 204-257, Frank Miller 236-217, Joe Geise 227-245, Charlie Lozano 244-207, John Allen 211212, John Jones 236-221, Lenny Hubert 201-279-237, Scott Scalf 297-234-248, Sean Hulihan 279278-207, Dave Jessee 254, Don Rice 278-211, Brian Gossard 212255, Shawn Allemeier 228, Bruce VanMetre 206-257-248, Carl Keysor 216-240-220, Steve Richards 227, Rob Shaeffer 218, Clint Harting 202-250, Butch Prine Jr. 236-222231, Armando Alverez 224, Kyle Profit 267-235-237, Brent Jones 244228, Chad Rode 214-259, Travis Sherrick 257, Brian Stepleton 224, Matt Hamilton 207-237-203, Matt Hoffman 222, Mike Rice 211, Dale Riepenhoff 211-208, Dan Kleman 215, Jim Thorbin 231-244, Erin Deal 237-217-243, Brent Miller 267-215203, Shannon Ingram 233, Justin Rahrig 258-236, Russ Wilhelm 214, Josh DeVelvis 219, Alex VanMetre 225-214-220. Men over 550 Kyle Early 684, Dave Moenter 709, Randy Fischbach 604, Dan Wilhelm 672, Jason Mahlie 630, Frank Miller 651, Joe Geise 632, Charlie Lozano 607, John Allen 623, John Jones 657, Lenny Hubert 717, Scott Scalf 780. Sean Hulihan 764, Dave Jessee 645, Don Rice 681, Brian Gossard 651, Shawn Allemeier 558, Bruce VanMetre 711, Carl Keysor 676, Rob Shaeffer 563, Clint Harting 649, Butch Prine Jr. 689, Kyle Profit 739, Brent Jones 629, Chad Rode 671, Brian Stepelton 557, Matt Hamilton 647, Matt Hoffman 571, Mike Rice 553, Dale Riepenhoff 609, Dan Kleman 556, Jim Thorbin 663, Erin Deal 697, Brent Miller 685, Shannon Ingram,620, Justin Rahrig 686, Russ Wilhelm 614, Josh DeVelvis 577, Alex VanMetre 659. Thursday National Dec. 19, 2013 K-M Tire 58-6 First Federal 42-22 Wannemachers 36-28 Mushroom Graphics 34-20 D R C Big Dogs 32-32 S & Ks Landeck Tavern 30-34 VFW 30-34 Westrich 28-36 Old Mill Campgrounds 28-36 Men over 200 Lenny Hubert 224-224-230, Rob Ruda 237-216, Kevin Decker 258, Scott Scalf 223-267, Jeff Lawrence 221, Warren Mason 214, Nate Lawrence 214, Jim Meeks 211, Ray Geary 206, Ryan Schaadt 201, Bruce Kraft 201-201, Tim Martin 215-219266, Brian Schaadt 201-247, Don Eversole 213, Bruce VanMetre 209, Tim Koester 288, Ted Wells 210, Carl Beck 222, Doug Milligan Sr. 214-229-201, John Allen 201-226, Dan Grice 227-214, Doug Milligan Jr. 221-233, Neil Mahlie 213, Mike Hughes 224-226, Jason Mahlie 212235-278, Mike Rice 205-222, Tom Schulte 202, Chuck Verhoff 233. 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ter storm warnings or advisories through this morning. March 8 The Delphos City School Board of Education narrowed its superintendent search to two candidates: OttawaGlandorf Superintendent Kevin Brinkman and Ayersville Principal Kevin Wolfe. The pair were chosen from more than a dozen applications hoping to fill the shoes of Interim Superintendent Frank Sukup, who is leaving at the end of this school year. March 13 The Jefferson FCCLA Chapter Service Project Team competed at the Regional Rally at Vantage Career Center. They received a gold rating and will compete at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in April. The team includes Kristina Claypool, Jennifer Ditto and Sara Zalar.

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(Continued from page 1) Tim along with wife Lois and their children Travis, Matt and Rachel will depart their residence in Pandora Tuesday to head for the warmer climate of Florida. They will be renting a house in Clearwater, Fla., where Tim has some relatives living. We are going to Florida for three months to get out of this cold, Tim said. With the help of Jeff and his organization they are making this possible. I had dreamed of moving to Florida after I retired and now I will get to experience that. This is going to be a family adventure. Without the help of the PHAALS Foundation, Lois said Tims activities this winter would have been restricted due to the cold weather. If we were here all winter, he (Tim) would not be able to get outside at all, Lois said. The cold affects his hands and he is not able to deal with the cold like he used to. He doesnt have the muscles there to protect him. It gives him something to look forward to, instead of dreading the winter. Tim was inducted into the PHAALS Foundation Hall of Fame last spring during a baseball game between Pandora-Gilboa and Miller City at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. Before being presented their donation from the PHAALS Foundation, Swick had this to say about Tim: Tim has always been instrumental in his community, school, church and family. Since being diagnosed, he has continued to work from home for his employer, Grob Systems, as an electrical engineer. Tim always had dreamed of living in Florida when he retired. Due to his diagnosis, this dream has been challenged and this is where the assistance of family and friends come in. Tims wife and children have made changes to their work and school schedules so that the entire family can enjoy a warm winter in Florida, spending quality precious time together making memories that will last a lifetime. We here at the PHAALS Foundation are proud and excited to be part of fulfilling Tims Diamond Dream request. Besides the donation from the PHAALS Foundation, Grob Systems will also be making a donation to assist the family on their trip. This is one of our goals; to give our families somebody to reach out to, Swick said. We are so geared and wanting to be for the family directly. The chapters in the association are so good at doing the things on the larger scale, in terms of research and stuff like that. We want to be the funnel, thats kind of our slogan, because there are so many little things that get bypassed when it comes to the big deal; we kind of bring that down and do things directly that we can get our hands on. The hands-on approach to the families is where we can get inside the family and say What can we do for them now? Its not whats going to be done because we dont know whats going to happen down the road but it gives us the chance to do things like this. Funding for projects, such as the Diamond Dreams Program, comes from events throughout the year along with the foundations business partners, donations and volunteers. Many of these fund raising events are held at high school baseball games throughout Northwest Ohio in the spring. Jeff is a fantastic guy that is really doing the best for people with ALS. There are a lot of people in this area that have it. Jeff Swick is outstanding to do this stuff, Tim said. A second family was presented a Diamond Dreams donation in Robin and John Mower of Toledo. Robin was diagnosed with ALS in 2009. Robin and John wanted to travel the country by RV seeing the sights, meeting other ALS patients and spreading awareness about Lou Gehrigs Disease. Their travels took them from Toledo to Washington, D.C., to Florida to New Orleans to San Diego, Calif. They returned from that trip on December 17. At the presentation, it was announced the PHAALS Foundation will be awarding $2,500 educational scholarships this March and they will be establishing the PHAALS Foundation Hall of Fame Research Grant that will be given to hospitals doing ALS Research.

Rita Suever, left, Janet Kroeger and Sue Trentman enjoy themselves at the Postal Museum Gla on Feb. 17. (Herald file photo) Accomplishments of the statewide attendance-tamper(Continued from page 1) past year and parcel posts ing investigation. Delphos 100th birthday were cel- City Schools had the top Feb. 7 As one of the 480 school ebrated at the second annual grade, earning an Excellent districts in Ohio participat- Delphos Museum of Postal with Distinction rating, had a ing in the federally-funded History Gala Sunday evening. Race to the Top initiative, More than 130 guests received Delphos City Schools admin- a special parcel with sweets istrators and educators are and other surprises inside. Feb. 20 using the third year of the Governor John Kasich program to meet state-mandated assessments. Jefferson told the crowd of 17,000 at High Schools Principal the Civic Center Tuesday John Edinger said Phase III night the world is watchof Race to the Top primar- ing Ohio to see what hapily deals with Ohio Teacher/ pens next. During Kasichs Principal Evaluation Systems speech, he pointed to the cre(OTES), which are com- ation of 120,400 jobs, makmon core standards measur- ing the state the number one ing education effectiveness, in the Midwest and sixth in including student growth and the nation in job creation. Feb. 21 educator observations. This week marked the Feb. 9 Solar energy was final- last for Delphos first female ly becoming a reality for police officer and most Vantage Career Center as the senior in the department. Bev Board of Education approved Cross-McNeal announced the long-awaited contracts her retirement after 33 years with Solar Planet. The agree- of service. Feb. 22 ment will remain in place for A snowstorm left behind 25 years. varying amounts of snow Feb. 11 Pope Benedict XVI, 85, and ice across the Midwest announced he will resign but those areas affected were on Feb. 28 because he was united by one thing this simply too infirm to carry morning: difficult travel con- In the 170-pound class, St. Johns Will Buettner battles on the first pontiff to do ditions. Powerful wind gusts with LCCs Bobby Sunderhaus for the Kettering Fairmont so in nearly 600 years. The created large snow drifts on District Championship on Feb. 24. Buettner lost the match decision sets the stage for a many roadways, making nav- but still qualified for state. (Herald file photo) conclave to elect a new pope igating the slick conditions a challenge. Accidents and performance index rating of before the end of March. The FCCLA National 101.2 and performed above Programs in Action Team, the value-added measure. comprised of Tori Schleeter and Viktoria Brunswick, MARCH competed at Regional Rally March 1 and received a silver ratOhio drivers can now ing and will compete at the be ticketed for texting. For FCCLA State Leadership the past six months, officers Conference in April. could issue warnings to those March 15 who werent complying with The Delphos Area Art the statewide texting ban. Guild was given new life in March 4 the form of an ultra-dynamic, Cardinals from around innovative executive director, the world gathered inside Shauna Turner-Smith, who is the Vatican for their first eagerly anticipating opening round of meetings before the the doors to the community conclave to elect the next in early April. pope, amid scandals inside March 20 and out of the Vatican and Residents would see a the continued reverberations raise in water and sewer rates of Benedict XVIs decision on the next billing in May. to retire. The Vatican said Delphos City Council susthat 103 of the 115 electors pended the three-reading rule had arrived, while the other and approved the rate increasdozen are en route. The dean es for both utilities on the of the College of Cardinals second reading. An increase said a date for the conclave of 5 percent plus the current wont be set until all cardi- Consumer Price Index (CPI) nals have arrived. of 1.7 percent was approved Jefferson senior Colin on sewers for the billing periMcConnahea placed seventh ods of May 1 through April A March 6 snowfall left children and some parents with after beating Heaths Gunner 30, 2014. Water rates will also free time to be creative with the bounty. Jason and 3-year- Loughman 6-0 on Saturday and increase 2 percent plus the old Avery Gogler spent the afternoon on their snowman besting him in the champion- 1.7 percent CPI for the billcomplete with a hard hat and safety vest. (Herald file ship preliminaries on Thursday ing periods of May 1 through photo) at the 2012-13 OHSAA State April 30, 2014, and 2 percent Wrestling Championships held plus the 2013 CPI (to be deterslide-offs were reported from at Value City Arena inside the mined) for the billing periods Feb. 13 With just three days left Kansas to Michigan as the Jerome Schottenstein Center in of May 1, 2014, though April Columbus. to accept applications for the storm pushed east today. 30, 2015. March 6 Feb. 28 superintendents position at March 29 A late winter storm blowArea school districts fared Delphos City Schools, board Maverick Media of Lima of education members set an well as the final two ele- ing through Ohio dumped six LLC announced the sale of 5 executive session meeting for ments of the 2011-12 state inches of snow or more on local radio stations including: 7 p.m. Feb. 21 to review report cards from the Ohio parts of the state early today, 92.1 The Frog (WFGF); 93.1 applications. Board President Department of Education creating treacherous driving The Fan (WWSR); 107.1 Perry Wiltsie announced at were released on Wednesday. conditions for the morning (WDOH); 104.9 The Eagle Mondays meeting there were The additional data for Ohio rush hour and closing hun- (WEGE); and 940 WCIT, nine applications to review 614 traditional public school dreds of schools, including to Childers Media Group districts had been delayed those in the Tri-county area. LLC led by President Matt so far. since August because of a Most of Ohio was under win- Childers. Feb. 18

Obama signs bipartisan budget deal, defense bill

HONOLULU (AP) Rounding out a tough and frustrating year, President Barack Obama signed a bipartisan budget deal Thursday easing spending cuts and a defense bill cracking down on sexual assault in the military, as the president and Congress began pivoting to the midterm election year ahead. Obama put his signature on both hard-fought bills while vacationing in Hawaii, where he has been regrouping with his family since Saturday. The bill signing marks one of Obamas last official acts in a year beset by a partial government shutdown, a near-default by the Treasury, a calamitous health care rollout and near-perpetual congressional gridlock. Although the budget deal falls short of the grand bargain that Obama and congressional Republicans once aspired to, it ends the cycle of fiscal brinkmanship for now by preventing another shutdown for nearly two more years. But the rare moment of comity may be short-lived. Hanging over the start of the year is a renewed fight over raising the nations borrowing limit, which the Treasury says must be resolved by late February or early March to avert an unprecedented U.S. default. Both sides are positioning behind customary hard-line positions, with Republicans insisting they want concessions before raising the debt limit and Obama insisting he wont negotiate. The last vestiges of 2013s legislative wrangling behind him, Obamas attention turns now to major challenges and potential bright spots in the year ahead. In late January, Obama will give his fifth State of the Union address, setting his agenda for the final stretch before the 2014 midterm elections, in which all of the House and onethird of the Senate are on the ballot. The elections could drown out much of Obamas effort to focus attention on his own, key agenda items. Those include his signature health care law. The critical enrollment period for new insurance exchanges closes on March 31. Also at midyear, Obama will be seeking to secure a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran before a six-month deal struck in November runs out.

The Ottoville girls basketball team won the Division IV Regional title on March 9 at the Elida Fieldhouse against Arcadia. The win sent the Big Green to the Division IV State semifinals for their fifth trip to state. (Herald file photo)

Answers to Thursdays questions: When it comes to pizza, the cornicione is a pizzas raised outer edge or end crust. The only colors Dutch abstract artist Piet Mondrian used in the spare geometric paintings he created during his Neoplastic period were the three primary colors, red, yellow and blue and the achromatic colors, white, black and grey. Todays questions: What baseball legend holds the record for the highest on-base percentage in major league history? What country was the first in the world to impose a tax on fatty foods? Answers in Saturdays Herald. The Outstanding National Debt as of 7 p.m. Thursday was $17,253,584,526,846. The estimated population of the United States is 317,318,868, so each citizens share of this debt is $54,373. The National Debt has continued to increase an average of $2.63 billion per day since Sept. 30, 2012.

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