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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011
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of rain after
midnight with
low in upper
30s and 70 percent chance
of rain Sunday. High in
mid 40s; low in mid 30s
with 50 percent chance
of snow Sunday night.
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Delphos welcomes
Santa to town
County looks
ahead to 2012
By MIKE FORD
mford@delphosherald.com
LIMA County commis-
sioners have been meeting
with department leaders since
early autumn and are gath-
ering information for next
years budget. Those meet-
ings are still being conducted
and the auditor updates rev-
enue estimates as needed. So,
all information is preliminary
but figures indicate the coun-
tys fiscal situation may not
be as bad as leaders thought
it would be.
It has been coming togeth-
er well because we have pretty
good rapport with the depart-
ments and were getting good
cooperation, even though we
still may have to cut. Nothing
is final until the end of next
month but, as of now, I dont
think the cuts will have to be
quite as deep as we antici-
pated, Commissioner Dan
Reiff said.
County government counts
on property taxes and sales
tax for its revenue, as well
as what investments it has,
because state funding is next
to nothing. Local Government
Funds arent even factored
into the county budget at this
point, Reiff said.
Everything is estimates
and information is regularly
being updated but the sales
tax this year is up slightly
from estimates, which is what
we thought wed have and
what we budgeted. Were
still in the hole but the hole
is getting more shallow, he
added.
Allen County Finance
Director Tony Stechschulte
confirms the commissioners
understanding.
Income tax should be
about the same as last year, if
not slightly up. We estimated
$13.5 million, which was last
years actual. It should be
slightly up because were at
$12.6 million now and we
usually take in a little over
$1 million in December. Last
year, we had $1.1 million in
December and, unless theres
a surprise, thats what we
expect this month, he said.
General Fund revenue was
estimated to be at $23.8 mil-
lion and were at $22.4 mil-
lion as of Nov. 30, so theres
a $1.3 million gap we should
hit with no problem.
Through the course of the
recession, drama has been
in ample supply surround-
ing county funding. Large
cuts caused a domino effect
that resulted in the closure
of the Ohio State University
Extension office, which
threatened 4-H. Every entity
receiving dollars from the
general fund was slashed so
the county could adjust to
Local Government Funds
drying up as the state dealt
with its budget gap.
Reiff says the situation is
less than sunshine and lol-
lipops but it isnt as bad as
it would be without the cuts
implemented through the last
five years.
We started tightening
things up in January 2007.
We sent out a letter to the
departments and told them to
start tightening up with their
hiring, check with us on new
hires and raises and stuff. We
got a lot of static but we were
a little ahead of the curve. We
got ahead of it in 2008, 2009
and last year because every
time a shoe drops on us from
the state, they drop something
else, as well, Reiff said. The
federal government passes its
problems on to the state and
the state passes its problems
on to local government but
were at the bottom.
There isnt anyone below
us, yet we have this novel
idea here in the county that
we have to balance our bud-
get.
Stacy Taff photo
St. Johns Lego Robotics Team member Adam Schneer makes a minute adjustment to
his robot.
Taking Legos to another level
BY STACY TAFF
staff@delphosherald.com
DELPHOS In a typi-
cal school district, a stu-
dent can become involved
in numerous activities, from
band and choir to football
and quiz bowl. At St. Johns,
students have recently been
given another option: Lego
Robotics.
The St. Johns Lego
Robotics Team builds robots
using Lego components,
programs the robots to per-
form simple tasks using a
computer, then takes them to
compete against other Lego
Robotics teams. The team is
led by Head Coach Mel Rode
and teachers Sharon Closson
and Julie Neidert.
Principal Stant was the
one who called me and asked
if Id be interested in starting
a Lego Robotics team here,
Head Coach Mel Rode said.
I said yeah, because I worked
most of my career putting
computers on machines and
Group helps schools,
others deal with trauma
By MIKE FORD
mford@delphosherald.com
After a traumatic event
takes place, the Critical
Incident Stress Management
team stands ready to help
when called upon.
The organization is led by
Bluffton Police Chief Rick
Skilliter and grants assistance
to businesses and other orga-
nizations coping with vari-
ous crisis situations. The team
is partnered with the Mental
Health and Recovery Services
Board of Allen, Auglaize and
Hardin Counties.
The after-care related to
suicide is one of the traumas
the group is trained for and
experienced with.
Skilliter said there are
three levels of assistance that
do not include counseling.
They are intended to brief
principals on what to say to
teachers and how to relay
information to students; cre-
ate a safe environment for
open communication to man-
age ones normal reactions to
abnormal circumstances; and
recognize unhealthy reactions
to a traumatic event, followed
by another briefing with staff
members.
When a suicide has taken
place, the school puts things in
place, such as making coun-
selors available, having an
early dismissal or whatever
the arrangement should be.
Then, we go from the factual
side of things to the education-
al side of things to front-load
the teachers with information
on what to watch out for and
what might happen in the days
to come, he said.
Skilliter went on to say
many signs of distress will
be evident from the outset
but are, ideally, only tempo-
rary. When a person seems
to become stuck in any one
or more of the signs, formal
counseling may be needed.
He said the signs are physi-
cal, cognitive, emotional and
behavioral. They include
such things as fatigue, head-
aches, confusion, nightmares,
guilt, anger, fear, decrease
in appetite, inability to relax
and abnormal reactions with
heightened agitation. Early
on, it is normal for a person
to be edgy or jumpy and
easily startled but should be
monitored to make sure the
symptoms are short-term.
The CISM team educates
organizations on how to
guide employees or, in the
case of schools, students on
healthy coping skills. Skilliter
said those dealing with grief
should:
Keep busy with a struc-
tured schedule;
Dont isolate yourself
from your support network of
family and friends;
Talk dont keep emo-
tions bottled up inside;
Be aware of others also
dealing with the same crisis
event so you can be sensitive
with who you vent to;
Give yourself permission
to feel the way you feel and;
Exercise or do other
things that make you feel
good, as long as they are
healthy and balanced.
Skilliter said the team
never reaches out to any
school or other organization
when a crisis takes place.
However, it is always at-hand
when requests for the teams
assistance are made by calling
the Partnership for Violence
Free Families Hope Line at
1-800-567-HOPE.
Herald taking
Santa letters
The Delphos Herald has
a direct line to Santa and
will accept letters from
children expressing their
wishes for Christmas.
They will be printed on
Dec. 16 and forwarded to
the Big Guy himself.
Letters are due by 5 p.m.
Dec. 12 and can be e-mailed
to nspencer@delphosherald.
com, mailed to Santa Letters,
405 N. Main St., Delphos
OH 45833 or dropped off
at the Herald office.
Jefferson sets
band concert
The Jefferson Christmas
Band Concert will be
presented at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday in the Jefferson
Middle School Auditorium.
All are welcome.
See LEGOS, page 12
Community
Christmas
Worship set
Everyone is invited to the
34th Community Christmas
Worship to be held at
St. Johns the Evangelist
Catholic Church on Monday.
A collection will be
taken up for those in need.
The service consists of
Scripture and music pre-
sented by the churches
and schools of Delphos.
Participants are students from
Jefferson and St. Johns high
schools, as well as singers
from the churches in the area.
This service is spon-
sored by the Delphos
Ministerial Association.
Hometown Christmas began the holiday season Friday night when Father Christmas
visited Delphos. Local police and fire departments ushered Santa Claus in with a parade.
Above, Hunter, left, and Page Mericle consult with the big guy concerning this years
wish list. Santa took requests from many area children inside Santas House set up in
the First Financial Bank parking lot. Below, Kate Wiltsie, center, helps her son, Blake,
and daughter, Lucy, write letters to Santa at Schrader Realty. Kids could then hand-
deliver them to Jolly Old St. Nick. Carriage rides were offered for adults by Bob Buettner
and Weis Royal Carriage, while WDOH radio offered cookies, hot chocolate and hot
dogs donated by Chief Supermarket, Union Bank and Community Health Professionals.
Delphos EMS also served a ham and bean supper.
Annual ping
pong tourney
The Dave Kemper
Memorial Ping Pong
Tournament is set for Jan.
21 at the Delphos Eagles
Lodge. Registration is at
noon with play at 1 p.m.
Send name and $20 entry
fee to Donald McDougall,
823 Metbliss Ave., Delphos,
OH 45833. Call 419-234-
3034 for more information.
Fridays Local Boys
Basketball: Arlington 64,
Ft. Jennings 42; Celina
65, Bellefontaine 34; Ft.
Recovery 54, St. Marys
29; Perry 53, Bluffton 45;
LTC 51, Tol. Woodward
43; New Bremen 77, Allen
E. 47; Ottoville 41, Cory-
Rawson 38; Paulding 46,
Continental 28; Vanlue 52,
Jefferson 40; Wapakoneta
63, Piqua 45
Elida Tip-Off Classic:
Elida 70, Shawnee 26; Bath
46, LCC 44
Van Wert Tournament:
Crestview 43, Lincolnview
35; Van Wert 54, Wayne
Trace 45
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Vol. 142 No. 134
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Delphos City Schools
Week of Dec. 5-9
Monday: Chicken nuggets,
dinner rolls, corn, fruit cup, lowfat
milk.
Tuesday: Spaghetti with meat
sauce, garlic bread, vegetable,
applesauce cup, lowfat milk.
Wednesday: Cheese pizza,
tossed salad, diced peaches, low-
fat milk.
Thursday: Meatball sub, green
beans, fruit, lowfat milk.
Friday: Franklin - Hot dog;
Middle and senior: Footlong hot
dog, baked beans, chips, mixed
fruit, lowfat milk.
St. Johns
Week of Dec. 5-9
Monday: Hot dog sandwich or
BBQ rib sandwich, baked beans,
potato chips, salad, pears, milk.
Tuesday: Chicken wrap/ let-
tuce/ tomato/ cheese or cold meat
sandwich, cheddar whales, salad,
peaches, milk.
Wednesday: Rotini/ meat-
sauce/ garlic toast or shredded
chicken sandwich, jello, salad,
turnover, milk.
Thursday: Italian grilled chick-
en sandwich or Sloppy Jo sand-
wich, green beans, salad, mixed
fruit, milk.
Friday: Stuffed crust pepper-
oni pizza or cold meat sandwich,
peas, salad, applesauce, milk.
Landeck
Week of Dec. 5-9
Monday: Hamburger sand-
wich, mashed potatoes and gravy,
fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Spaghetti with meat
sauce, lettuce salad, breadstick,
fruit, milk.
Wednesday: Tacos, butter/
peanut butter bread, peas, fruit,
milk.
Thursday: Breaded popcorn
chicken, butter/peanut butter
bread, potato rounds, fruit, milk.
Friday: Hot dog sandwich,
corn, fruit, milk.
Fort Jennings
Week of Dec. 5-9
Chocolate, white or strawberry
milk served with all meals.
H.S. - Ala Carte - Pretzel
and cheese available every
Friday; Salad bar with fruit and
milk for $2.00 available every
Wednesday.
Monday: Egg and cheese
sandwich, sausage, hash brown,
mixed vegetable, fruit.
Tuesday: Cheesy rotini,
breadstick, corn, fruit.
Wednesday: Stromboli sand-
wich, baked beans, cookie, fruit.
Thursday: Popcorn chicken,
cocoa bar, peas, fruit.
Friday: Fish sandwich, green
beans, sherbet, fruit.
Ottoville
Week of Dec. 5-9
Monday: Hot dog, corn chips,
green beans, mandarin oranges,
milk.
Tuesday: Chicken fajita with
cheese- lettuce- tomato, corn,
peaches, cookie, milk.
Wednesday: Chicken nug-
gets, baked potato, butter bread,
applesauce, milk.
Thursday: Sausage patty,
tri tator, French toast w/syrup,
omelets, OJ, milk.
Friday: Corn dog, corn chips,
green beans, peaches, milk.
Lincolnview
Week of Dec. 5-9
Monday: Toasted cheese
sandwich, tomato soup, glazed
carrots, pineapple, milk.
Tuesday: Cheese pizza,
mixed vegetables, orange slices,
milk.
Wednesday: Pizza casserole,
garlic bread, tossed salad, apple
slices, milk.
Thursday: Salisbury steak,
mashed potatoes, dinner roll,
peaches, milk.
Friday: Chicken nuggets,
California blend/cheese, bread
and butter, applesauce, milk.
Spencerville
Week of Dec. 5-9
Monday: Macaroni and
cheese, broccoli, soft pretzel rod,
mandarin oranges, milk.
Tuesday: K-4th grade:
Breaded chicken patty sand-
wich, garlic mashed potatoes,
pineapple, milk. 5th-12th Grade:
Breaded c;hicken patty sandwich,
corn, pineapple, milk.
Wednesday: Wedge slice,
pepperoni pizza, green beans,
applesauce, milk.
Thursday: Super nachos, w/
topping, corn, grape juice, milk.
Friday: Ham and cheese,
scrambled eggs, hash brown
patty, oatmeal sweet, cinnamon
apples, milk.
This column came a little slower than most. I
was struggling with several options and couldnt
really embrace any of them and was avoiding
another one like the plague.
Im not quite sure how to start this.
According to a source for a recent story on
how to cope when someone commits suicide,
thats part of the problem.
When faced with such a tragedy, we want to
sweep it under the rug and hope it just quietly
goes away. We are speechless at the loss. Our
hearts break silently as we all try to go about the
day as usual when its anything but that.
We lost a promising young man. It hurts and
we dont understand. Its confusing and frustrat-
ing. It doesnt make sense.
I think most of us with children are unable to
grasp the devastation of such a loss. Thats part
of the reason its so hard to find the right words.
What do you say? You dont know so you
say nothing.
I think adults have the hardest time with this
tragedy. We know how different life is after high
school; plans and goals change as we grow and
gain experience. Things we thought were impor-
tant lose their relevance as others take their place.
Our passions change.
We now have an opportunity to start a dia-
logue with our children, loved ones and friends.
We can talk about how it makes us feel and how
much it hurts. The questions and doubts it leaves
behind weigh on our souls.
Life is so precious and when we blink, it can
be gone. It doesnt seem right; it doesnt seem
fair. It happens too much.
As we, as a community, try to make sense of
this, I hope the Staup family knows they are in
our thoughts and prayers. I hope their pain eases.
I would take it from them if I could. I think a lot
of us would.
We can only share it.
The Better Business Bureau has received reports from
Social Security recipients that someone is calling them
pretending to be representatives of the Social Security
Administration and asking personal questions.
The caller tells the consumer that their check will be
increased and he needs some updated information. (In
most cases, this is true as the S/S administration adjusts
the payments at the end of each year and recipients are
notified.)
The caller then asks for personal and financial infor-
mation such as social security number, mothers maiden
name and bank account and routing numbers.
This is a phishing scam and preys on elderly citizens
who may be overly trusting and easily confused.
Citizens are advised to never give out social security
numbers and other personal or financial information to
anyone who calls.
Such incidents should be reported to the Social Security
office, the consumers bank, and the BBB.
Contact Neil Winget 419-223-7010 for more informa-
tion.
Social Security ID fraud
On the
Other Hand
NANCY SPENCER
Margaret J. Pulfer
Feb. 27, 1920-Dec. 1, 2011
Margaret J. Pulfer, 91, of
Delphos, passed away at 6:40
p.m. Thursday at Vancrest
Healthcare Center.
She was born on Feb. 27,
1920, in Logan County to
Aldo and May (Gray) Knief.
On March 1, 1941, she
married Roy Pulfer, who pre-
ceded her in death on Aug.29,
1978.
Survivors include four
daughters, Mary Jane (Joe)
Purtee of Sidney, Virginia
Burch of Delphos, Kay (Don)
Kessler of Russells Point
and Brenda (Chuck) Stevens
of DeGraff; a son, Rodney
(Millie) Pulfer of Alger;
many grandchildren, great
grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren; a sister, Donna
Woodard of Ottawa; and
numerous nieces and neph-
ews.
She was also preceded
in death by an infant son,
Timothy Wayne; a sister, Lois
Jean France; and a brother,
Robert Knief.
Mrs. Pulfer worked as a
cook at the former Bettys
Corner, Haas Halfway House
and at Bulkhead.
Funeral services will begin
at 2 p.m. on Monday at the
Smith-Eichholtz Funeral
Home in Jackson Center with
Pastor Bryan Meadow offi-
ciating. Burial will follow in
Shelby Memory Gardens in
Sidney.
Friends may call two hours
prior to the service at the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions
may be made in Margarets
memory to a charity of the
donors choice.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.smith-eich-
holtz.com
WARNER, Harold
Tuffy, 44, of Warsaw, Ind.,
memorial service will begin at
noon today at Word of Truth
Ministries, 210 E. Catherine
Street, Milford, Ind., offici-
ated by Pastor Mike Kelly.
Arrangements were entrust-
ed to Redpath-Fruth Funeral
Home of Warsaw.
RICHESON, Debra Sue
Debi, 58, of Spencerville,
services will begin at
10:30 a.m. today at Agape
Fellowship Church, Pastors
Phil and Debbie Lee and
Pastor Ron Boyer, her broth-
er, will officiate. Burial will
be in Spencerville Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour
prior to services Saturday at
the church. Memorial con-
tributions may be made to
The Meyer Home Building
Project, which is being com-
pleted by Spencerville area
churches.
Sept. 25, 1913-Dec. 1, 2011
Martha M. Ruen, 98,
of Ottoville died 8:30
p.m. Thursday at Vancrest
Healthcare Center in Delphos.
She was born Sept. 25,
1913, in Ottoville to Frank W.
and Mary C. (Schlagbaum)
Ruen.
She is survived by a sister-
in-law: Julie Ruen of Ottawa;
nephews and nieces, Tom Hiett,
Rose Keller, Judy Ruen, Ruth
Miesle, Carol Ruhe, Becky
Salisbury, Jane Neumeier,
Gene Wannemacher, Ann
Wannemacher and Mary
Fischer; and many great- and
great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by two brothers, John and
Alex Ruen; three sisters, Helen
Hiett, Marcella Wannemacher
and Irene Ruen; and nephew:
Jerry Wannemacher.
Ms. Ruen retired as the
bookkeeper for Odenweller
Milling Co. after 31 years.
She was a life-long member
of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Ottoville, and
its Altar Rosary Society and
Altar Rosary Friendly Visitors.
She was past treasurer and
member of the Ottoville VFW
Auxiliary Post 3740 and a 1931
graduate of Ottoville High
School. She was dedicated to
her God, church, family and
community. She was a gifted
seamstress, needle worker, art-
ist and cook. She was a lady of
etiquette and gracious hospital-
ity and always made everyone
feel welcome. She was strong
and independent and never one
to ask for help but always there
for others. Her card playing
skills were well known. She
was a member of the 500 Club,
a group of ladies who played
cards together for more than 60
years. She never had children
of her own but she touched so
many people with her maternal
and loving ways. She will be
deeply missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will
begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Ottoville,
the Rev. John Stites officiat-
ing. Burial will follow in St.
Marys Cemetery, Ottoville.
Friends may call from
2-8 p.m. Sunday at Love-
Heitmeyer Funeral Home,
Jackson Township (at the cor-
ner of US 224 & 634).
Memorials may be made
to Immaculate Conception
Church repair fund or St.
Marys Cemetery.
Condolences may be
expressed at: www.lovefuner-
alhome.com
Martha M. Ruen
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DENVER (AP) A former
Colorado lawman who was once
named the nations sheriff of the
year was charged Friday with
drug and prostitution offenses
after authorities said he offered
methamphetamine to a man in
exchange for sex.
Patrick Sullivan Jr., 68, was
being held on $500,000 bond
in an isolation cell at a jail
named in his honor in subur-
ban Denver. Arapahoe County
Sheriff Grayson Robinson said
current or former law enforce-
ment officials are usually kept
from the general inmate pop-
ulation for their safety at the
Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention
Facility.
Prosecutors charged Sullivan
with felony distribution, pos-
session of meth as well as a
misdemeanor charge of solicit-
ing prostitution. Authorities say
he offered methamphetamine in
exchange for sex from a male
acquaintance in a sting set up by
officers with a drug task force.
Sullivan also is charged with
attempting to influence a public
servant following a Sept. 20
report of an old man inside
a home that the caller said he
wanted to leave.
An incident report notes
a man at the house reported
Sullivan was getting three
recovering addicts back into
drugs. Sullivan told investiga-
tors he was helping them out
as part of his work with a law
enforcement and state drug
rehab program. Officials have
no record of Sullivan working
for either.
Meth-for-sex
case nets ex-cop
SEATTLE (AP) Supporters
have offered $1 million for her
release. Annual demonstrations
have demanded her return to the
Northwest. Over the years, celeb-
rities, schoolchildren and even a
Washington state governor have
campaigned to free Lolita, a killer
whale captured from Puget Sound
waters in 1970 and who has been
performing at Miami Seaquarium
for the past four decades.
Activists are now suing the
federal government in federal
court in Seattle, saying it should
have protected Lolita when it
listed other Southern Resident
orcas as an endangered species
in 2005.
The J, K, and L pods frequent
Western Washingtons inland
marine waters and are geneti-
cally and behaviorally distinct
from other killer whales. They
eat salmon rather than marine
mammals, show an attachment to
the region, and make sounds that
are considered a unique dialect.
The whales, with striking black
coloring and white bellies, spend
time in tight, social groups and
ply the waters of Puget Sound
and British Columbia.
Whale activists sue to free Lolita from captivity
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STATE/LOCAL
WASHINGTON In an
annual reminder to taxpayers,
the Internal Revenue Service
announced today that it is
looking to return $153.3 mil-
lion in undelivered tax refund
checks. In all, 99,123 taxpay-
ers are due refund checks
this year that could not be
delivered because of mailing
address errors.
Undelivered refund checks
average $1,547 this year.
Taxpayers who believe
their refund check may have
been returned to the IRS as
undelivered should use the
Wheres My Refund? tool
on IRS.gov. The tool will
provide the status of their
refund and, in some cases,
instructions on how to resolve
delivery problems.
Taxpayers checking on a
refund over the phone will
receive instructions on how
to update their addresses.
Taxpayers can access a tele-
phone version of Wheres
My Refund? by calling
1-800-829-1954.
While only a small per-
centage of checks mailed out
by the IRS are returned as
undelivered, taxpayers can
put an end to lost, stolen or
undelivered checks by choos-
ing direct deposit when they
file either paper or electronic
returns. Last year, more than
78.4 million taxpayers chose
to receive their refund through
direct deposit. Taxpayers can
receive refunds directly into
their bank account, split a
tax refund into two or three
financial accounts or even
buy a savings bond.
The IRS also recommends
that taxpayers file their tax
returns electronically, because
e-file eliminates the risk of
lost paper returns. E-file also
reduces errors on tax returns
and speeds up refunds. Nearly
8 out of 10 taxpayers chose
e-file last year. E-file com-
bined with direct deposit is
the best option for taxpayers
to avoid refund problems; its
easy, fast and safe.
The public should be aware
that the IRS does not contact
taxpayers by e-mail to alert
them of pending refunds and
does not ask for personal or
financial information through
email. Such messages are
common phishing scams.
The agency urges taxpayers
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release any personal informa-
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ments or click on any links
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verify if she or he has a pending
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IRS seeks to return $153 million
in undelivered checks to taxpayers
Tom Riggenbach, 40, of
Harrison Township and a
native of Van Wert County,
has announced his candidacy
for the Republican nomina-
tion for the office of Van Wert
County Sheriff. Riggenbach,
who began his career with the
Van Wert County Sheriffs
Office, has served for over 16
years in various capacities.
Riggenbach became a
member of the Van Wert
County Sheriffs Auxiliary as
a special deputy before being
hired full time in 1995 as
a deputy sheriff. During his
time as a deputy sheriff in the
patrol division with the Van
Wert County Sheriffs Office,
he was assigned to the K-9
Division and was a K-9 han-
dler for seven years. He was
promoted in 1999, to the rank
of Sergeant, where he worked
as a shift Sergeant and super-
vised personnel assigned to
his shift. In 2005, Riggenbach
was promoted to Chief Deputy
of Corrections, the position
he currently holds, where
he oversees the day to day
operation and manages the 23
personnel of the Van Wert
County Correctional Facility.
During his years of service
with the Van Wert County
Sheriffs Office, he has
received training in a number
of different areas. Some of
the training Riggenbach has
received includes Community
Oriented Policing, Emergency
Response to a Criminal/
Terrorist Incident, Search and
Seizure, Search Warrants,
Narcotic Detection, Interview
and Interrogation, First Line
Supervision, First Responder
to Active Shooters, Field
Training Officer, Clandestine
Laboratory Investigations,
Basic Evidence Collection,
Civil Process, Crisis
Intervention Training,
Domestic Violence Stalking
and Protection Orders,
Administering the Small Jail,
ICS (Incident Command
System)-100 an Introduction
to ICS, ICS-200 ICS for
Single Resources and Initial
Action Incidents, ICS-300
Intermediate ICS for Expanding
Incidents, ICS-400 Advanced
ICS Command and General
Staff-Complex Incidents,
Protective Investigations
and Intelligence for Public
Officials, Identity Theft and
Ethics and Professionalism.
Riggenbach also serves
on the Tri-County ADAMHS
Board, Van Wert Crime
Victim Services Board, and
the Crisis Care/House of
Transition Board.
He is a graduate of Van
Wert High School in 1989
and attended Lima Technical
College, now Rhodes State
College. In 1991, he grad-
uated with an associate
degree in Law Enforcement
Technology and received his
Ohio Peace Officer Training
Academy Certification.
Riggenbach is the old-
est son of Stan and Nancy
Riggenbach of Waterville
and is married to the for-
mer Heather Potter. The
couple has three children:
Mackenzie, Tyler and Noah.
He is a member of Calvary
Evangelical Church, Elks
Lodge 1197, and Van Wert
F.O.P. Lodge #62.
Riggenbach puts hat in ring
for Van Wert County sheriff
Burkley
Riggenbach
Tony Burkley, a four-term
commissioner from Paulding
County, has announced he is
a Republican candidate for
State Representative in the
newly created 82nd District.
The counties forming the
new district are Defiance,
Paulding, Van Wert and the
northern portion of Auglaize
County.
Having served 15 years in
county government, Burkley
has helped to guide the coun-
ty through some of the most
difficult economic times in
recent history. He is also
a small business owner in
Paulding, accumulating more
than 40 years of business
experience.
Burkley feels this experi-
ence and his ability to make
tough decisions in lean times
make him well qualified for
the job. He maintains a pro-
life view, with conservative
values in business and his
personal life.
Married for 37 years to his
wife, Nancy, he is the father
of two daughters and has two
grandchildren.
Burkley declares candidacy
for new district seat
Second Chances
The ultimate gift
By Kara Steele,
director of community
relations, Life Connection
of Ohio
The season of giving is
upon us, and theres no better
time to consider giving the
ultimate gift the gift of life
by registering as an organ
and tissue donor.
This year saw an incredible
milestone 100 million reg-
istered donors in the United
States, including 5 million
Ohioans! But the need for
donation is growing rapidly,
as more than 112,000 people
in the United States, includ-
ing over 3,400 Ohioans, are
waiting for life-saving organ
transplants.
The local organ procure-
ment organizations are com-
bining their efforts to get
the numbers moving in the
right direction. Our collec-
tive goal is to increase the
number of registered donors
and decrease the number of
people on the waiting list.
After all, one organ and tissue
donor can save up to eight
lives and enhance the lives of
50 more.
We encourage people who
are hesitant about saying
yes to donation to learn
the facts about the process.
Here are a few examples: All
major religions in the U.S.
support donation; open-cas-
ket funerals are still possible
after donation; there is no
age limit for donation; and
someones status as a donor
will never compromise their
medical care. Its also impor-
tant for people to inform their
families about their donation
wishes, as families are con-
sulted as part of the donation
process.
To witness the power
of donation at the start of
the New Year, be sure to
watch the Rose Parade on
Jan. 2 as the Donate Life
Float takes center stage.
One More Day, the floats
theme, represents how pre-
cious time is, particularly for
donor families and recipients.
The float will soar 33 feet
into the air and will feature
six floral clocks adorned with
72 memorial floragraph
portraits of donors, who left
legacies through their gifts of
organ and tissue donation.
Dont let one more day
go by without committing to
giving the ultimate gift this
holiday season.
To register as an organ
and tissue donor, visit
DonateLifeOhio.org.
Steele
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COLUMBUS (AP)
Ohio plans to give $10 a
month to working families
that receive food stamps so
that it can increase the number
of welfare participants who
are employed or looking for
work.
The changes to the states
welfare program will cost
$7 million and are aimed
at avoiding more than $130
million in federal fines, The
Columbus Dispatch reports.
The U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services
approved the plan that allows
the working families getting
$10 a month to be counted as
working welfare recipients.
Federal law requires that
Ohio show that at least 90
percent of adults in two-par-
ent households and at least
50 percent of all adults are
working a required number
of hours.
But Ohio has fallen short
of those numbers since 2007.
Just one-third of the states
welfare recipients were meet-
ing the work requirements in
September.
Federal regulators say its
up to each state to decide how
to meet the requirements.
Michael Colbert, director
of the Ohio Department of Job
and Family Services, said the
changes were cost-effective
and said it would help people
become self-sufficient.
Jack Frech, director of the
Athens County Department
of Job and Family Services
Department, said the $10 per
month wont do anything to
help to the families.
They only seem concerned
about meeting the requirement
and not so much about the
goal of the program, which is
to help families become self-
sufficient, he said.
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Facing it, always facing it, thats the way to get through. Face it.
Joseph Conrad, Polish-born English novelist (born this date in 1857, died 1924)
IT WAS NEWS THEN
POLITICS
Moderately confused
KATHLEEN PARKER
Point
of View
Why do we care so much about what other
people think? Maybe youre one of the lucky
ones who doesnt care at all; who isnt plagued
by worries, lying awake at night because you
heard so-and-so said something bad about you.
And you dont even like so-and-so. But maybe
youre more like me, prone to care about the
opinion of others as much as you wish you
could change that about yourself sometimes.
So why do we care?
It really doesnt make sense if you
think about it. Its not like we live for other
people or make it our lifes goal to please
them especially when theyre virtually
strangers yet I always find myself upset
when I hear something bad was said about me,
usually based upon an opinion Id expressed
earlier, maybe in a newspaper column or
elsewhere.
Will I change my preconceived opinion to
simply make this person like me? No. Will
I apologize to this person because they dis-
agree with me and beg him or her to please
agree with me because I cant sleep at night
otherwise? No. So, why does it matter when
someone does openly convey their disapproval
or even disgust with some aspect of who I am?
Should this person matter? No.
I think it goes back to psychology and
an innate human desire to be accepted. We
all want that. We all want to feel love and
acceptance and to know that we fit in, that we
belong somewhere. For someone to alert us,
challenges and threatens our basic assumption
that there is a core group who will stay with us
no matter what, sending us into a panic once
we learn that the unwavering acceptance may
not always be there.
So, when I hear through the grapevine that
a specific person is outraged at an opinion
I unveiled, disappointed in me at a belief I
hold dear, or permanently disillusioned by
me due to a conviction I will never let go of,
I really shouldnt take it personally. None of
us should. Differences are what makes the
world go round, and it would be very boring
if we all believed the same thing, like that the
Chicago Bears are the best team ever. (They
are, though. My husband says so.)
The bottom line is, we shouldnt waste so
much time and energy caring and worrying
about what other people think its toxic
and draining, especially when we dont even
like or respect these people. Ive been trying
to work on this for a while because I am prone
to caring a lot what other people think. But do
I think these same people Im concerned with
are wasting a precious second of their back-
stabbing time caring what I think of them?
No. I am comforted with the knowledge that
they lead such sad, lonely lives that my bor-
ing existence is all they have to talk about. I
should really feel sorry for them.
My primary coping mechanism, however,
has sort of become my new mantra, and I read
it whenever Im feeling down about this. It is
from the mouth of Dr. Seuss, someone who
attracted the scrutiny of more than enough
people due to his political beliefs of his time.
Be who you are and say what you feel,
because those who mind dont matter, and
those who matter dont mind.
It couldnt be more true. I think I need
to get that tattooed on myself somewhere to
make sure I see it every day. Maybe my fore-
head. Can you imagine?
Of course, that would really get people
talking.
Thank you
for your
opinion
JUST A
THOUGHT
One Year Ago
The Community Christmas Project received much-
needed childrens books, two freshly-cut Christmas trees
and a monetary donation from the Do-Right Motorcycle
Club Wednesday. The clubs Christmas Benefit is also an
endeavor for the community. It is set for Dec. 11 at The
Rustic Caf with free pictures with Santa for the little ones
until 7 p.m.
25 Years Ago 1986
Don and Lorene Lindeman of Raabe Ford and Don
Alt of Alts True Value Store are preparing for their fifth
annual Christmas party Dec. 10 at Raabe Ford, State Route
309. The party is held each year to raise funds for Delphos
Community Projects to help the needy and less fortunate of
the Delphos community.
American Legion and Auxiliary Post 268 has announced
winners of the Americanism and government test given to
students in the three upper grades at Jefferson and St. Johns
high schools. Winners were Jefferson seniors Bob Aldrich
and Mindy Best, Jefferson juniors Gary Guthrie and Becky
Derner, and Jefferson sophomores Mike Golliver and Julie
Mosier.
While visiting recently in Los Angeles, Calif., Greg
Odenweller had the opportunity to meet Bob Hope. They met
while playing golf at Lake Side Country Club in Hollywood.
Gregg, son of Mike and Jan Odenweller, was visiting Don
and Sharon (Odenweller) Whitney and family in California.
50 Years Ago 1961
With the clock showing three seconds in an over-
time period, Jack Koch found the rim for a two-pointer that
gave the Delphos Jefferson Wildcats a 49-47 victory over
the Bluffton Pirates in a game played there Friday night.
The game was a nip-and-tuck affair from the outset with the
lead repeatedly changing hands and with the score knotted
several times.
The Ladies Bible Class of Trinity Methodist Church met
Friday in the home of Mary Heck, East Jackson Street, for
its Christmas meeting. Following the business session the
meeting was closed with all members praying The Lords
Prayer. A Christmas gift exchange was held and a social
hour enjoyed.
Delphos St. Johns Blue Jays launched their 1961-62
basketball season with victory Friday night at Coldwater.
The Blue Jay varsity came up with a decisive 72-50 win over
the Coldwater varsity team. Gene Klaus set the pace for the
Jays with 20 points and Mike Wilson contributed 12.
75 Years Ago 1936
The work on the proposed municipal swimming pool for
Delphos is being held up temporarily awaiting the reports of
engineers as to the actual cost of materials and equipment.
A committee of Delphos men accompanied Service Director
A. E. Weger to Lima some days ago to confer with Allen
County WPA officials.
The Delphos Band Mothers are planning several special
attractions at their rummage sale for Saturday. A spe-
cial gift sale will be held and a large supply of canned foods
will be offered for sale. The Jefferson band will also parade
on Main Street during the afternoon, providing the weather
is fit.
Further discussion on the proposed memorial hall for
Delphos took the attention of the members of Walterick-
Hemme Post, No. 3035, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at a
meeting held Wednesday night. Two members were appoint-
ed to head an investigating committee for the project. H. D.
McKinnon and Isadore Bonifas will serve as joint chairmen
of the committee.
WASHINGTON
Things sure do change fast
around here. One week its
Rick Perry, the next its
Herman Cain. Now its ...
Newt Gingrich?
The Republican voter is
like a starving man at a free
buffet. He gorges on this, then
that, then spies a steaming
plump pork roast at the far
end of the table.
Charge!
(No anatomical parallels
intended. Im a little hungry
myself.)
The Newt Surge, deserving
as it is of Uppercase Respect,
has thrown everyone off
except, that is, Gingrich, who
seems to be savoring his own
inevitability. But of course
hes leading the polls. He
dominates in debates. Hes
been there, done that. Hes
even nice to his opponents,
refusing to criticize them or
play along with moderators,
who, in addition to being
members of the loathed main-
stream media, are intellectual
chicken hawks trying to stir
up a fight that they can then
smugly condemn.
Brilliant.
The conundrum for the
heretofore unmentioned front-
runner, Mitt Romney, is to
determine whether Gingrichs
rise is a mere appetizer to
Romneys eventual ban-
quet, or is a serious threat
to his presumed nomination.
Romney may have a more
serious problem than is con-
ceivable given the trolley of
baggage that Gingrich has
to drag around. The largest
pieces include: taking huge
sums in consulting fees from
Freddie Mac; ethics viola-
tions from his days as speaker
of the House; an extramarital
affair with a Hill staffer, his
now-wife Callista, while he
was trying to impeach Bill
Clinton for lying about his
extramarital dalliance with an
intern.
Gingrichs rise may indi-
cate a populace that consid-
ers the nations challenges
more important than personal
foibles. Or, more likely, his
surge is an affirmation of the
Republican bases preference
for a good ol boy from the
South rather than an exotic
from a vacation reef out in the
middle of the ocean.
If exotic got us into this
mess, then mightnt the anti-
dote be a Georgian who knows
his way around the Federalist
Papers? The anyone-but-Mitt
crowd can overlook a satchel
of sins if the alternative is a
flip-flopping cultist from Up
There. (Please bear in mind,
observation is not endorse-
ment.)
Indeed, a man who has
fallen from grace and arisen
from the political ash heap is
more than an ecumenical met-
aphor. To many Republican
voters, Gingrich is one of
us, a familiar face, a known
quantity. Most important, he
has done the single thing that
transcends sin. He has con-
fessed and repented.
If Christian Americans
hate a sin, they love a sin-
ner. Lets face it: Forgiveness
feels good. Gingrich not only
has been forthright in admit-
ting his flaws, but he also
converted to Catholicism.
Who knows? In another gen-
eration, Republicans may take
Mormonism off the cult list.
One doesnt have to be
a Catholic to appreciate the
sublime duet of confession
and redemption. The ability
to shed the burden of sin in
a confessional booth, sub-
mit to the humility of shame
and accept the grace of for-
giveness is an appealing exit
from the turmoil of personal
transgression. No wonder the
masses flock to St. Peters
Square. (Im feeling a little
tug myself.)
Bottom line: Most
Americans would rather
embrace a man who has fall-
en and climbed back to his
feet than one who has never
stubbed his toe on temptation.
The successful protagonist is
always flawed. In Romney
breaking news: He removes
the cheese from his pizza, but
has a weakness for chocolate
milk. Mr. Squeaky not only
has no skeletons in the closet;
he has no closets.
Republicans can char-
acterize their preference for
Gingrich as the lure of Big
Ideas, but this would be more
justification than explanation.
Gingrich does have big ideas;
theyre just mostly bad ones.
At least they are untested and,
in such precarious times, per-
haps too risky. His two-of-
everything model for health
care and Social Security, for
example wherein we keep
the old system but also create
a new one sounds spec-
tacular in concept. We love
a choice. But implementation
is a Trojan horse of anoth-
er color. If one system is
breaking the bank, how much
would two put us in the hole?
A few weeks ago, Gingrich
was the quiet gnome on the
debate panel, patiently wait-
ing for his turn to dazzle.
He was the sage father fig-
ure, certain of his certainty,
benignly tolerant of the petu-
lant children whose company
he was forced to keep. Today,
he is the prince of tides.
But the tides ebb and flow,
and the sands shift. And well
they might again.

Kathleen Parkers email
address is kathleenparker@
washpost.com.
The surging Newt
By Kirk Dougal
On the front page of the
Thursday, Dec. 1 edition of
the Times Bulletin, we wrote
about the Department of
Labors proposed changes to
child labor regulations. Quite
frankly, the more we wrote in
the article, the more angry we
became.
If the number of e-mails
and comments we received on
our Facebook account is any
indication, we were not the
only ones who were a little
hot under the collar about the
situation.
The changes to the Fair
Labor Standards Act would
seriously affect the employ-
ment and life-skill learning
opportunities for anyone
below the age of 18 years-
old. To give readers an idea
of what the proposed changes
would do, look at some of the
new restrictions:
- A person below the age
of 18 would only be allowed
to perform work on their par-
ents farm. If their grandpar-
ents or another close relative
like an uncle lived nearby,
they would no longer be able
to work there.
- If two brothers farmed
together and for business rea-
sons formed an LLC or an
S-Corporation, neither ones
children could work for the
farm legally until after the
age of 18.
- Anyone under the age of
16 could not operate a trac-
tor or any other motorized
vehicle without a parents
supervision.
- Teenagers under the
age of 18 would no longer
be able to handle non-cas-
trated livestock older than six
months, sows with suckling
pigs, or cows with a newborn
calf.
- Teenagers would not be
allowed to be near any ani-
mal in a situation where the
animal might act erratically,
such as during shots, brand-
ing, dehorning, or breeding.
- Teenagers would no lon-
ger be able to catch chickens
for transfer to market.
- Teenagers would no lon-
ger be able to herd animals,
either on horseback or on
a motorized vehicle like an
ATV.
Although many of these
items seem ridiculously
inane, there are some in the
100-page proposal that are so
silly as to defy explanation.
For instance, teenagers would
no longer be allowed to work
at heights more than six feet
from the floor, including on
a ladder.
So much for working in
the hay mow.
In fact, so much for work-
ing any meaningful, learning
job on a farm. When we were
14 years-old we took over
the operation of our familys
small, farrow-to-finish hog
operation. We learned how
to budget, pay bills, balance
a checkbook, schedule and
acquired more responsibility
than we can even quantify
during that time. We learned
that just because you did not
feel your best on a given
morning, you still needed to
get out of bed and go feed the
herd. We learned that some-
times work took priority over
play and that Saturday night
may involve sitting in the barn
waiting for a sow to have her
first litter rather than going
cruising with our friends. We
learned that hard work and
smart planning usually paid
off in the end - but even when
it did not, we learned the
lesson that sometimes life is
not fair.
With the proposed changes
in the law, we would not even
be able to work on the family
hog farm, let alone own and
operate it. None of those life
lessons that have stood by us
through the following decades
would have been learned.
Mike Schumm, a farmer
from the Willshire area and
the 5th District Trustee for the
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
told us on Wednesday the
legislation was, tearing apart
the family farm.
We could not agree more.
We know young people
are hurt while working in
the agricultural industry and
sometimes even killed. These
are horrible tragedies.
However, taking away
the opportunity for these life
lessons for millions of oth-
ers, devastating FFA and 4-H
programs around the coun-
try and ripping apart fam-
ily farms is not the way to
make it safer for kids. We
can only imagine the people
who thought these proposed
changes were good ideas have
seen photos of farms and one
day might actually visit the
countryside if they ever leave
their big city apartments.
With an exploding budget
deficit, millions of people out
of work for years, unrest in
the Middle East, and poten-
tial nuclear issues in Iran and
North Korea, bureaucrats in
Washington, D.C., should
have plenty of other issues to
worry about.
Leave the farms alone.
Go ruin something else
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CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
TODAY
9 a.m.-noon Interfaith
Thrift Store is open for shop-
ping.
St. Vincent DePaul Society,
located at the east edge of the
St. Johns High School park-
ing lot, is open.
10 a.m to 2 p.m. Delphos
Postal Museum is open.
12:15 p.m. Testing of
warning sirens by Delphos
Fire and Rescue
1-3 p.m. Delphos Canal
Commission Museum, 241 N.
Main St., is open.
7 p.m. Bingo at St.
Johns Little Theatre.
SUNDAY
1-3 p.m. The Delphos
Canal Commission Museum,
241 N. Main St., is open.
MONDAY
11:30 a.m. Mealsite
at Delphos Senior Citizen
Center, 301 Suthoff Street.
7 p.m. Delphos City
Council meets at the Delphos
Municipal Building, 608 N.
Canal St.
Delphos Parks and
Recreation board meets at the
recreation building at Stadium
Park.
Washington Township
trustees meet at the township
house.
7:30 p.m. Spencerville
village council meets at the
mayors office.
Delphos Eagles Auxiliary
meets at the Eagles Lodge,
1600 Fifth St.
8 p.m. The Veterans
of Foreign Wars meet at the
hall.
TUESDAY
11:30 a.m. Mealsite
6 p.m. Weight Watchers
meets at Trinity United
Methodist Church, 211 E.
Third St.
7 p.m. Delphos Coon
and Sportsmans Club meets.
7:30 p.m. Alcoholics
Anonymous, First Presbyterian
Church, 310 W. Second St.

WEDNESDAY
9 a.m. - noon Putnam
County Museum is open, 202
E. Main St., Kalida.
11:30 a.m. Mealsite
11:45 a.m. Rotary Club
meets at the Delphos Eagles
Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth St.
6 p.m. Shepherds of
Christ Associates meet in the
St. Johns Chapel.
6:30 p.m. Delphos
Kiwanis Club meets at the
Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth
St.
7 p.m. Bingo at St.
Johns Little Theatre.
Delphos Civil Service
Commission meets at
Municipal Building.
7:30 p.m. Hope Lodge
214 Free and Accepted
Masons, Masonic Temple,
North Main Street.
9 p.m. Fort Jennings
Lions Club meets at the
Outpost Restaurant.
DEC. 4
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DEC. 5
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Ottoville VFW names Voice of Democracy winners
The Ottoville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3740 recently held a local competi-
tion as part of the Voice of Democracy Program. This years theme is Is There Pride
in Serving in Our Military? Post Commander Otto Wenzlick and Ladies Auxiliary
Chair Jann Eickholt present awards to first place, Sam Beining, right, and Krista
Schimmoeller, second from left. Of the 19 entries received this year, the first place
winner is sent to the District 2 competition. The Voice of Democracy Program is the
VFWs premier scholarship program. Each year since 1947, more than 100,000 high
school students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships and incentives.
Competition is open to students grades 9-12 who write and record a broadcast script
on an annual patriotic theme.
CAMPUS NOTE
UNOH names deans list
The University of
Northwestern Ohio has
announced its deans list for
October session 2011 for
students in the College of
Technologies.
The following full-time
students received a grade
point average of 3.5 or bet-
ter:
Delphos
David Ankenbauer
Aaron Wehri
Bryan Wright
Elida
Kyle Delauter
Jonah Dreps
Matt Rigel
Nathan Smith
Ethan Watkins
Fort Jennings
Craig Elwer
Joshua Heitman
Joshua Kuhlman
Brett Miller
Nicholas J. Neidert
Spencerville
Cory Counts
Venedocia
Jay Hiett
Vantage names
honor roll
The following students
made achieved Honor Roll
status the first nine weeks of
the 2011/2012 school year at
Vantage Career Center:
Fort Jennings Juniors-
Mark Inkrott, Matthew
Radabaugh;
Ottoville juniors- Mac
Kensey Bendele, Matthew
Burgei, Victoria Girardot,
Bethanee Grote, Samantha
Klenz, Lucas Manns, Austin
Meyer, Zachary Miller,
Andrew Schnipke, Jonathan
Tiller;
Ottoville seniors- Brittany
Bowersox, James Kent,
Christopher Klenz, Greg Rue,
Jordan Titus;
Jefferson juniors- Angel
Cummings, Cody Diltz,
Jammie Farler, Alyssa
Pollock;
Jefferson seniors- Devan
Bellmann, Jesstin Foust;
St. Johns juniors- Nathan
Maas, Miranda Perrine,
Samantha Stose, Luke
Wrasman; and
St. Johns senior- Drew
Neumeier.
PET CORNER
The following pets
are available for adop-
tion through The Animal
Protective League:
Cats
M, 1 year, white, neu-
tered, dew clawed, shots,
name Cotton
F, 6 years, gray tiger,
name Pearl
F, 2 years, smoke gray,
dew clawed, name Noel, no
male cats
Kittens
M, F, 8 weeks, gray and
white, black and white, long
haired
M, F, 6 months, gray
tiger, fixed, name Sassy and
George
Puppies
Jack Russell, F, 3 months,
black and tan
Beagle mix, M, F, 6
weeks, brown and black,
black and white
Lab mix, F, 10 months,
white with tan spots, shots,
fixed, name Molly
Goose:
M, 12 years, tan
For more information
on these pets or if you are
in need of finding a home
for your pet contact The
Animal Protective League
from 9-5 weekdays at 419-
749-2976. Donations or
correspondence can be
sent to PO Box 321, Van
Wert OH 45891.
Zeb is a 9-year-old plot
hound mix. He lived with
a hoarder and did not
receive the attention he
needed. He needs some-
one whos willing to take
the time to get to know
him. Hes an obedience
graduate.
Trevor is a grey tabby
who is long and sleek. He is
friendly and has a person-
ality that will adjust easily
to a new home. When you
look into my beautiful gold
eyes I hope you fall in love.
I will crawl into your arms
wanting cuddles
Your Kids
Your Neighbors
Your Workers
Your Parents
Your Teachers
Your Friends
Your Teammates
...Your Life
Were About You.
The Delphos Herald
405 N. Main St., Delphos 419-695-0015
The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets
waiting for adoption. Each comes with a spay or neuter,
first shots and a heartworm test. Call 419-991-1775.
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SPORTS
By JIM METCALFE
jmetcalfe@
delphosherald.com
DELPHOS The 2011-
12 Jefferson boys basketball
team doesnt have a lot of
real varsity experience back
from last season, nor do the
Wildcats have a lot of size.
Not a good idea when
facing a team like Vanlue
with its 6-9, 6-5, 6-4, 6-4
front line, as the Wildcats
did Friday night to open the
campaign at The Stage of
Jefferson Middle School
Auditorium.
Still, the hosts hung with
their taller and more expe-
rienced foe before falling
52-40.
Its not too often you
see in a small gymnasium
like ours a player like 6-9
(junior Zach) Garber being
recruited by every Division
I college in Ohio save Ohio
State. (Jonathan) Kloepfer
(19 counters, 12 caroms)
goes 6-5 and is a 4-year play-
er; hes a Division II talent,
Jefferson coach Marc Smith
noted. This is a very good
basketball team we faced
tonight; they have close to
70 wins in the last 4-plus sea-
sons. We just simply couldnt
match up size-wise tonight,
which might be a recurring
theme this season with our
lack of size.
The host Wildcats used
their trademark man-to-man
defense, as well as a 3-2
zone, to try and keep the
Vanlue Wildcats out of the
paint, especially with 6-2
senior Tony George (12
markers, 3 steals) the tall-
est player for the hosts. The
strategy of forcing the visi-
tors to shoot over the top
worked for a while as the
home team led 6-2 on a buck-
et by senior Nick Dunlap (14
markers) midway through the
first canto. However, an 8-0
spurt, capped by two singles
by Garber (15 markers, 12
boards) with 15.7 ticks on
the board, pushed the Vanlue
lead to 10-6.
The visiting Wildcats
began to solve the Delphos
defense and get the ball more
into the paint, as well as start-
ing to take command on the
backboards 39-27 over-
all (16-9 offensive). Still,
Delphos remained within
striking distance within
20-18 on a layin off a steal
by Dunlap before fall-
ing behind 25-18 on a 3-ball
from the right wing by 6-4
Stuart Stone with 42 ticks
showing in the half.
I told the boys after the
game that we were impatient
on both ends of the floor.
Offensively, we settled too
much for the perimeter shots,
Vanlue mentor Jeff Kloepfer
explained. We were also
impatient defensively, espe-
cially in our 1-3-1 zone. We
had the mentality that we
needed to get a steal and all
that meant was we were too
spread out and Jefferson got
layups.
Vanlue seemed on the
verge of blowing the game
open early in the third, scoot-
ing out to a 32-20 edge on two
singles by Garber. However,
the scrappy host Wildcats
had none of it, answering
with an 8-0 span behind two
baskets by 6-2 sophomore
Ross Thompson (6 markers,
7 caroms) to get within 32-28
at the 2:01 mark. A quick 7-0
Vanlue span again seemed
on the verge of blowing it
open the but hosts got a triple
from the left corner by senior
Shayn Klinger with 35 ticks
left for a 39-31 scoreboard.
Though Delphos stayed
within shouting range in the
fourth period, they never
could get their deficit below
seven twice. The largest lead
was 50-37 as the guests won
their opener.
Were disappointed in
the loss but definitely not in
the effort. We battled well
on the boards; so far during
the summer and in our pre-
season, we have rebounded
surprisingly well considering
our size, Smith added. We
executed our defensive game
plan to a T; everything we
had worked on and talked
about, we got done. We
showed our capability some
tonight; when we come ready
to compete, were going to
be fine no matter what the
record says. Our schedule is
brutal, though.
Vanlue canned 22-of-53
shots (2-of-16 long range) for
41.5 percent and 6-of-7 sin-
gles (85.7%). They added 14
fouls and the same number
of miscues and visit Cory-
Rawson Friday.
I am glad we only have
one game this week; we need
to get back in practice and
work on some things, Coach
Kloepfer added. We had two
guys out with football inju-
ries (Linden Smith and Dylan
Watson) that likely would
have been our 6th and 7th
players; thats no excuse but
we definitely missed them
tonight.
Jefferson counted 15-of-
46 fielders (1-of-9 triples) for
32.6 percent and 9-of-14 free-
bies (64.3%). They totaled 10
fouls and 13 errors and return
to The Stage 6 p.m. tonight
(junior varsity start) versus
Sidney Lehman.
The hosts dumped the vis-
itors 38-28 in the JV match-
up.
Freshman Tyler Talboom
notched 14 for Delphos and
sophomore Tyler Mox 10.
Jason Summers and Austin
Smith netted seven each for
the guests.
Vanlue uses size to overpower
Jefferson in hardwood opener
Jefferson senior Tony George gets inside Vanlues
Jonathan Kloepfer for a deuce during first-half action
Friday on The Stage. George netted 11 markers but the
taller and more experienced Vanlue 5 grabbed a 12-point
season-opening triumph.
Tom Morris photo
VARSITY
VANLUE (52)
Jordan Wisner 4-0-9, Stuart
Stone 1-0-3, Josh Clymer 2-0-4,
Nick Hagerty 0-0-0, Lee Summers
1-0-2, Jonathan Kloepfer 9-1-19,
Zach Garber 5-5-15. Totals 22-6-52.
JEFFERSON (40)
Austin Jettinghoff 0-0-0, Zach
Ricker 0-0-0, Shayn Klinger 2-3-8,
Nick Dunlap 5-4-14, Ross Thompson
2-2-6, Tony George 6-0-12, Nick
Fitch 0-0-0, Dakota Stroh 0-0-0.
Totals 15-9-40.
Score by Quarters:
Vanlue 10 15 14 13 - 52
Jefferson 6 12 13 9 - 40
Three-point goals: Vanlue,
Wisner, Stone; Jefferson, Klinger.
----
JUNIOR VARSITY
VANLUE (28)
Colton Huston 3-0-6, Tim Reed
0-0-0, Jason Summers 3-0-7, Austin
Smith 3-1-7, Nathan Lueders 0-2-
2, Logan Desgranges 0-0-0, Sam
Wagner 2-0-6, Devin Hendricks 0-0-
0. Totals 11-3/6-28.
JEFFERSON (38)
Kurt Wollenhaupt 0-1-1, Tyler
Roby 0-0-0, Brandon Reynolds 0-0-
0, Ryan Bullinger 4-0-9, Tyler Rice
1-0-2, Kurt Hoersten 0-0-0, Tyler
Mox 4-2-10, Justin Stewart 1-0-2,
Tyler Talboom 7-0-14, Carter Mox
0-0-0, Shane Wilson 0-0-0, Wes
Roby 0-0-0. Totals 17-3/9-38.
Score by Quarters:
Vanlue 12 5 9 2 - 28
Jefferson 8 13 12 5 - 38
Three-point goals: Vanlue,
Wagner 2, Summers; Jefferson,
Bullinger.
By MALLORY
KEMPER
The Delphos Herald
mkemper2011@
hotmail.com

OTTOVILLE The
2011-12 high school boys
basketball season tipped
off Friday night when
Cory-Rawson traveled to
Ottovilles L.W. Heckman
Gymnasium.
The Big Green came
from being down 23-18 at
the half and fought back
to win 41-38, outscoring
Cory-Rawson 15-7 in the
third quarter.
I was very pleased with
how they stayed together
while getting down early
and fighting back,
Ottoville first-year
head coach Todd
Turnwald said. We
have a lot of inex-
perience out there
and they will learn
throughout the sea-
son.
The Hornets cracked the
scoreboard first, taking an
early 10-4 with the help of
senior Jeremiah Alspach.
With 11 seconds left in the
first quarter, Tyler Harris
hit a triple to give his team
a 13-4 lead.
The Big Green started to
see some spark in the sec-
ond quarter with back-to-
back 3-point field goals by
Ryan Honigford and Grant
Altenburger. Sophomore
Luke Schimmoeller drove
to the bucket and made two
free throws to end the first
half with the Big Green
down 23-18.
The Big Green car-
ried their momentum
into the third quarter.
Derek Schimmoeller gave
Ottoville its first lead
with two treys less than a
minute apart, 25-24. With
another bucket from Derek
Schimmoeller, the Big
Green gained its largest
lead of the night, 33-28.
Cory-Rawson wouldnt
give up as they kept battling
hard on the boards but their
shots just wouldnt fall.
Derek Schimmoeller was
on fire with another bucket
from behind the arc to give
Ottoville a 38-36 lead with
1:48 left in action.
With 19 seconds left,
Luke Schimmoeller hit two
crucial free throws but it
took the Hornets less than
five seconds for a score
down at the other end by
Grant Marshall. With eight
seconds left, Cory-Rawson
had a chance to tie the
game but came up short for
a Big Green victory.
The first half ,we usu-
ally are very nervous but
the second half of our
scrimmages we played
more relax and that hap-
pened for us tonight as
well, Turnwald added.
Once these guys get com-
fortable, they are capable
of playing pretty good bas-
ketball.
Derek Schimmoeller led
the Big Green offense with
13 points, six rebounds and
three steals. Altenburger
had seven points, eight
rebounds and two
steals. Senior Kevin
Schnipke added
seven points and
11 rebounds. Ryan
Honigford con-
tributed with eight
points and eight
rebounds.
Alspach had a team-high
11 points and six rebounds
for the Hornets. Tyler
Harris finished with 10
points while Alex Edison
had eight points. Marshall
had 13 rebounds and five
points.
Its definitely a tough
one losing our first game
and very emotional because
the kids played their hearts
out and kept fighting,
first-year Cory-Rawson
coach Aaron Long said.
When Ottoville came out
in the second half playing
a lot The The junior varsity
was won by Cory-Rawson.
The Big Green were slat-
ed to play at Marion Local
Friday but will now play
again by hosting Columbus
Grove Dec. 10.
CORY-RAWSON (38)
Alex Edson 2-3-8, Tyler Harris
4-0-10, Matthew Alspach 0-0-0,
Jeremiah Alspach 4-2-11, Colton
Schwartz 0-0-0, Grant Marshall
1-3-5, Daniel Curth 1-0-2, Chris
Reichley 1-0-2. Totals 13-8/15-
38.
OTTOVILLE (41)
Derek Schimmoeller 5-0-13,
Ryan Honigford 3-1-8, Grant
Altenburger 2-1-7, Matt Burgei
0-0-0, Luke Schimmoeller 1-4-
6, Bryan Hohlbein 0-0-0, Kevin
Schnipke 3-1-7. Totals 14-7/15-
41.
Score By Quarters:
Cory-Rawson 13 10 7 8 - 38
Ottoville 4 14 15 8 - 41
Three-point goals: Cory-
Rawson, Harris 2, J. Alspach,
Edison; Ottoville, D. Schimmoeller
3, Altenburger 2, Honigford.
JV score: 29-25 (Cory-
Rawson).
Ottoville boys gets 1st win
for Turnwald, beat Hornets
By Brian Bassett and
Kevin Wannemacher
Times Bulletin
sports@timesbulletin.com
VAN WERT The Crestview
Knights and Lincolnview Lancers
brought their cross-county rivalry
to the Cougars Den at Van Wert
High School Friday to open the
2011-12 high school boys bas-
ketball season in the Van Wert
Hospital Tip-Off Classic.
The Knights jumped out early
and held on late to start the season
with a 43-33 win and advance
to todays championship game
against Van Wert.
Both defenses dominated early
on, as the game was nearly three
minutes old when a Cameron
Etzler steal and layup gave the
Knights a 2-0 lead. Clayton
Longstreth answered at the other
end with a jump shot to knot the
game at two. Crestview then put
together a 6-0 run which featured
baskets by Etzler, Kole Rolsten
and Damian Helm.
Lincolnview finally answered
when Nick Leeth found Conner
McCleery for an easy layup, which
made the game 8-4 with 1:51 to
play in the first quarter. Tyson
Bolenbaugh laid in a rebound
before the quarter expired to give
the Knights a 10-4 lead after one
quarter.
Nick Adam opened the sec-
ond quarter with a 3-pointer and
Longstreth tacked on a free throw
for Lincolnview to make the score
13-5, Crestview. Another Adam
3 later in the quarter gave the
Knights a 18-7 advantage with
3:38 to play before half.
Two Sloan Whitaker free
throws and a Longstreth jump
shot brought the Lancers within
seven, 18-11, and Leeth knocked
down another free throw just
before the second quarter expired.
The score at the break was 18-12,
Crestview.
Lincolnview struck first in
the second half in the form of a
Whitaker jump shot to bring the
Lancers within four. Crestview
answered with baskets by Dallis
Gibson and Matt Holden to run
their lead back to eight, 22-14. A
Williams free throw and a couple
of Longstreth buckets brought the
Lancers within three, 22-19, and
prompted a Crestview timeout.
Adam hit a jump shot out of the
break to run the Knight lead back
to five.
The teams then traded free
throws before a Williams 3-point-
er cut the Knight lead to two,
25-23. A Josh Ream free throw
would close the scoring in the
third quarter; after three, the
Knights led 26-23.
Baskets by Etzler and Gibson
to open the fourth quarter extend-
ed the Knight lead to seven but
three Lancer free throws made
the score 30-26. The Lancers then
pulled within two points again
after Whitaker nailed two free
throws to make the score 30-28.
The Knights would put togeth-
er a 9-1 run, mostly by hitting
clutch free throws, to run the score
to 39-29. The Lancers could not
crawl back into the game and the
Knights sealed the 43-35 win.
The Knights were 13-17
from the charity stripe down the
stretch.
Thats the game. Thats the
game right there, Crestview
coach Jeremy Best referred to
the Knights free-throw shooting
down the stretch. It wasnt just
one guy, it was a combination,
and thats good. Last year, we
had a couple of guys in Steven
[Rickard] and Brad [Miller] who
were 80 percent free-throw shoot-
ers, and when the game was tied,
the ball was in their hands and
we knew we were good. Were
searching for that right now, so it
was great to see the guys step up
and hit those shots.
We came out slow. We
couldnt put a shot in early and
they jumped on us. Our kids
fought back in the second half.
It was close, we got a layup to
tie and missed it and got another
shot to tie late...We only gave up
43 points. You really cant fault
our defense, cant fault Crestview
for theirs. They played hard,
Lincolnview coach Rob Welch
said.
Best knew coming in the game
would be hard-fought from start
to finish: As is was kind of think-
ing about it through the week,
it was kind of similar to how
I thought it would go. Not us
winning the game but kind of a
struggle. Two teams getting after
it, playing really hard. I thought
our kids did a good job of finish-
ing the game.
The Knights held Whitaker,
Lincolnviews high scorer from a
season ago, to only eight points.
I thought Lincolnview played
very well tonight. They took away
some of the things we tried to
do. I thought we did a good job
on Sloan; that was key. Matt
(Holden) was on him a major-
ity of the time. We probably had
three or four different guys on
him. Hes a good player and he
earns that respect, Best added.
Welch felt the game boiled
down to a few missed opportuni-
ties but he expects his players
to improve: Weve got a lot of
things to work on. Weve got
some new guys out there that
were working stuff with. I felt in
the second half we looked good;
we just didnt get over the top on
a few shots. If we make [those
shots], its a different ball game.
Longstreth led the Lancers
with 12 points and seven rebounds
on the night; Kyle Williams added
10 points. They will play Wayne
Trace in todays consolation game
at 6 p.m.
Crestview was led by Adam
who had 12 points, while Etzler
added 11. The Knights will play
Van Wert in todays Tip-Off
Classic Championship Game at
8 p.m.
In the nightcap, it wasnt the
prettiest win but Van Wert will
take it as the Cougars posted a
54-45 victory over Wayne Trace
in the semifinals of the Van Wert
County Hospital Tip Off Classic
Friday night.
It was a battle of two teams
who looked good at times and
who struggled at times, with the
host Cougars putting together a
key stretch to open the second half
and holding on from there.
Leading 27-26 entering the
third quarter, Van Wert opened
the stanza with a 9-4 run to grab a
36-30 advantage. It was a stretch
that saw the Cougars turn up the
intensity and come up with some
easy baskets, a key according to
head coach Dave Froelich.
We were able to put a little
stretch there together where we
more aggressive and got some
turnovers and converted them into
transition baskets, commented
the Cougar head coach. We have
to be able to do that and we did it
at times tonight.
The Raiders got the deficit
back to four points on a pair of
baskets by Austin Speice but the
Cougars went on to post a 40-35
advantage after three periods.
I thought it was a typical first
game in the fact each team made
mistakes at times and also played
well at times, Froelich continued.
Wayne Trace is going to be all
right. Its a good win for us but
we obviously must continue to
improve as well.
Van Wert pushed the advan-
tage to 45-38 after baskets by
Jacob Myers and A.J. Smith with
4:17 remaining. Following two
free throws from the Raiders
Grady Gudakunst, the Cougars
picked up two foul shots by Joey
Hurless and a Joe Moonshower
bucket for a 49-40 lead.
We did a lot of positive things
tonight, noted Raider head coach
Jim Linder. I thought our kids
played very, very hard and put
forth a great effort. We made mis-
takes but we also showed that we
can do some things as well.
The Cougars added two
Reggie Phillips free throws and
a basket by Phillips to seal the
victory.
We got into a little bit of foul
trouble which caused us to have
to change some things, Linder
continued. But, overall, our kids
really gave us everything they had
tonight.
The opening quarter saw the
two teams battle pretty much
even, with Van Wert picking
up late baskets from Myers and
Moonshower for a 17-14 lead.
Wayne Trace put together an
8-0 run in the second period, high-
lighted by a Corbin Linder trey
and two Gudakunst foul shots, for
a 26-22 advantage.
Van Wert, though, answered
by scoring the final five points
of the half, capped by two Myers
foul shots for a 27-26 lead at the
break.
It is a key for us to get into
transition and use our quickness,
Froelich continued. We arent
very big overall so we have to
pressure people and force them
into mistakes.
Myers finished the night by
leading all scorers with 25 points
while adding eight rebounds and
three steals. Moonshower and
Phillips each picked up eight mark-
ers for Van Wert with Hurless
and Smith chipping in five each.
Phillips also had seven boards for
the Cougars with Hurless record-
ing four assists.
Linder paced Wayne Trace
with a dozen markers with
Gudakunst, Speice, Dalton Sinn
and Ryan Kortokrax all add-
ing eight points for the Raiders.
Kortokrax and Speice also had six
rebounds each while Gudakunst
recorded a pair of assists.
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Crestview (43)
Adam 4 2-4 12, Etzler 4 3-4 11,
Rolsten 1 4-4 6, Gibson 2 2-3 6, Ream
0 2-4 2, Bolenbaugh 1 0-0 2, Holden 1
0-0 2, Helm 1 0-0 2.
Lincolnview (33)
Longstreth 5 2-5 12, Williams 4
2-3 10, Whitaker 1 6-8 8, McCleery 1
1-2 3, Leeth 1 1-2 1.
Score By Quarters:
Crestview 10 8
8 17 - 43
Lincolnview 4 8
11 10 - 33
Three point field goals: Crestview
2 (Adam 2); Lincolnview 1 (Williams).
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the State Championship in November at the Little Miami High School Complex in Cincinnati.
Coaches: Todd Knippen and Todd Hoersten. Front row, from left: Kaitlyn Kelch, Sierra Marlow, Kasey Knippen,
Haley Hoersten, Elyse Baker, Cameron Calvelage, Olivia Gamble. Back row, from left: Brittany Winhover, Madicyn
Schnipke, Lyndsay Schweller, Kianna Wenzlick, Amber Miller, Niki William, Bethany Maag, Breanna Bowersock.
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Neither of the three pickers:
Dave Boninsegna, Guest Picker
Dar Nevergall nor I; had a bad
week.
In fact, we all had terrific
weeks: they copied from me!
We all went 10-2: I was 6-0 in
college and 4-2 in the pros; Dave
was 4-2 and 6-0; and Dar was 5-1
and 5-1.
My total marks are now 97-59
(53-31 and 44-28); Daves 101-55
(55-29 and 46-26); and the GPs
90-54 (53-25, 37-29).
Frank German, a sometime
contributor to The Delphos Herald
and a long-time friend of mine,
inherits that spot the next two
weeks. Aint he lucky?
Here are the games.
College: Wisconsin vs.
Michigan State (Big 10 title
game); Oklahoma at Oklahoma
State; Texas at Baylor; Virginia
Tech vs. Clemson (ACC title
game); Georgia vs. LSU (SEC
title game); UConn at Cincinnati.
Pros: Atlanta at Houston;
Carolina at Tampa Bay; Green
Bay at N.Y. Giants; Denver
at Minnesota; N.Y. Jets at
Washington; San Diego at
Jacksonville.
JIM METCALFE
COLLEGE:
WISCONSIN: The first-ever
Big Ten Championship game in
the Oil Dome. The Spartans won
the earlier matchup on lets
face it, a lucky last-second play
and Badgers will be seeking
revenge. This should be a slugfest;
I just give UW a slight edge to
head to the Rose Bowl.
OKLAHOMA: This Big 12
Title game
in Cowboys
Stadium will
come down
to in what
should be an
old west shoo-
tout which
defense can
make a cou-
ple of stops
and get a
key turnover
or more.
I believe Sooners have slightly
more athletes overall and get a
close W in the Bedlam Series.
TEXAS: Baylor has had a great
year and they have a Heisman
favorite in QB Griffin. Longhorns
getting better but not sure their
offense can score enough and the
defense can slow Bears enough to
win this one.
VIRGINIA TECH: Clemson
has had its ups and downs late-
ly, while Techsters come off a
waxing of rival Virginia. Think
defense and special teams.
LSU: Some are saying LSU
can afford a loss and still get into
the BCS Title Game, which could
give UGa a chance. My pick sug-
gests why not take care of busi-
ness and leave no doubt in SEC
Title game.
CINCINNATI: Bearcats are at
home and still have hopes of a
BCS bowl and Big East title tie.
Thats enough for me, especially
after last falls 4-8 debacle.
PROS:
ATLANTA: Texans are hav-
ing a great season despite glut
of injuries. However, with third-
team rookie QB T.J Yates starting
and Jake of the Man out of moth-
balls, I like Falcons chance to shut
down Arian Foster. I also like
Matt Ryan against a somewhat
depleted Houston D.
CAROLINA: Tampa Bay
defense is atrocious due to inju-
ries and poor play. Bucs QB Josh
Freeman may not play, mean-
ing Josh Johnson is under center.
Either way, I like Panthers to
spring an upset.
GREEN BAY: G-Men seem
to be folding; that is when they
are VERY dangerous. However,
Packers are plenty driven to stay
unbeaten and stay ahead of
Saints for home-field advantage
in NFC playoffs. Another high-
scoring affair but Rodgers and
Company continue Giants down-
hill spiral.
DENVER: Donovan McNabb
is out in Minnesota, leaving
Christian Ponder not only the
future but the present. I think Tim
Tebow should get more respect
for Broncos upswing hey, they
couldnt win with the established
Cutler! and with the defense
playing the way it is, he doesnt
need to be spectacular. Orange
Crush does just enough.
NEW YORK JETS: Its not the
Jets are great they should have
destroyed beaten up and beaten
down Bills last week its just
Redskins are that bad.
SAN DIEGO: Chargers get
Floyd back opposite Vincent
Jackson. Now if only Rivers could
get his .... could get going. If he
cant this week, I know the gods
have spat at me in the two fantasy
leagues I have him in! DAVE
BONINSEGNA
COLLEGE:
Wisconsin: Wisconsin was a
contender for the national cham-
pionship before suffering a 37-31
loss to Michigan State on Oct.
22, when Kirk Cousins connected
with Keith Nichol for the game-
winning touchdown pass for the
Spartans on the final snap. State
stole that game; this time its for
the Big 10 title. I like the Badgers
to get revenge and take the win.
Oklahoma State: Oklahoma
State hopes to remain in title
contention but State hasnt
beaten Oklahoma in nine years;
with a chance at the National
Championship on the line, I like
for the Cowboys to come out on
top.
Baylor: Baylor quarter-
back Robert Griffins Heisman
Trophy campaign hangs in the
balance with this game, Griffin
can increase his chances with a
winning performance. The Bears
have gone over 600 in six games
this season and average 43 points.
Texas is averaging just 29 points
per game. Im talking Baylor to
get the win at home.
Virginia Tech: Techs last loss
this season was to Clemson seven
games ago; it is hard to beat a team
twice in a season. The Hokies are
on a roll right
now; look for
that to continue
this week as they
get their revenge
in the ACC title
game.
LSU: The
Bulldogs have
turned their sea-
son around after
losing their first
two games but
this week is going to be a tough
one against the number one team
in the nation. As much as I would
like to see it, I just dont think the
Bulldogs can pull it off.
Cincinnati: A Bearcats win
gets them the possibility for a
share of the Big East title against
a pretty weak UConn squad.
Nippert Stadium, hostile crowd,
Bearcats win.
PROS:
Atlanta: The Texans have done
OK since the loss of Matt Shaub
and Matt Linehart but the Falcons
are playing well, too; Atlanta
needs this win to keep pace with
the Saints. I think they do that
against the rookie TJ Yates under
center for the Texans.
Carolina: So the Panthers beat
the hapless Colts last week; this
week they get the Bucs, a team
not doing much better. However,
I think the Panthers have the bet-
ter quarterback and that could
be the difference. I will take the
Panthers.
Green Bay: The Packers may
not run the table but they run the
Giants this week.
Denver: Tebow again??
McNabb wanted out of Minnesota
and got his wish. I dont think
that Tebow is the Broncos but,
hey, they win and so does he..that
being said, Im taking the Broncos
to get the win.
N.Y. Jets: This is a chance for
the Jets to get a win against a ter-
rible Redskins team. Sanchez has
a big game and the Jets get a win
in the nations capital.
San Diego: Another disap-
pointing season in Jacksonville
finally cost Jack Del Rio his job
as Jaguars coach; the Chargers
Norv Turners days may be num-
bered, too. This is a bad game that
I am giving to the Bolts.
FRANK GERMAN
COLLEGE:
I am going Wisconsin over
Michigan State. The Badgers lost
the last one in the final seconds
and I know
it is hard to
beat the same
team twice in
the same year.
Wi s c o n s i n
should also
work their
ball control
offense more
this time
around.
I am tak-
ing OSU (I
know but not the Buckeyes) over
Oklahoma this year. OSU has a lot
more riding on this game then OU
does with a possible long shot at
national title hopes.
Yes, I know most years you
would say Texas over Baylor but
the way Baylor is playing this
year, I am going for first-time
sweep of both Texas and OU in
the same year. It has to happen
some time and this year is their
best chance ever.
I am going with Clemson over
VT. Clemson just seems to have
the momentum this year to pull
out a victory over the Hokies.
LSU of course in this game. I
think the only ones probably pick-
ing the Bulldogs are the Bulldog
faithful and the long-shot bookies.
The Bearcats will win at home
over UConn with a part of the
conference title on the line.
PROS:
Atlanta over Houston in this
one. I would normally go with the
Texans but with Shaub out, the
edge has to go to the Falcons.
Tampa Bay at home will be
too much for Carolina, even with
Cam Newton. Carolina is rebuild-
ing this year and has not played
well on the road.
You just have to go with Green
Bay being the Super Bowl champs
and are still undefeated. No matter
who they play and where, they
are the favorites. Sorry to all you
Giant fans out there.
Denver has been rolling with
Tim Tebow at the helm. He just
knows how to win. Minnesotas
Adrian Peterson is still not back
up to strength missing last weeks
game. Denver gets the edge.
Jets defense is one of the best
in the NFL and Washington will
have trouble going against them
even at home. Jets will fly over
Skins.
This game is a toss-up with
San Diego being on the slide
but the Jaguars have had trouble
all year. The edge goes to the
Chargers.
Metcalfe
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EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS
Close of business Dec. 2, 2011
By FRANK GERMAN
The Delphos Herald
fjohngerman@gmail.com
ELIDA The Elida
Bulldogs hosted the Shawnee
Indians in the annual Tip-
Off Classic Friday night
and never gave Shawnee
a chance, defeating them
70-26.
The Bulldogs Reggie
McAdams set the tempo with
a 3-pointer from the right cor-
ner 33 seconds into the game.
Elidas Dakota Mathias got
into the action going to the
line to shoot 2 and made the
back end. Elida was spread-
ing the wealth around with
Cory Royster putting the ball
up from a rebound under
the basket at the 5:36 mark.
Shawnee got its first point of
the game just 15 seconds later
as Seth Rosenbauer hit 1-of-
2 from the line. Elidas Ebin
Stratton would not be denied
when he hit a 2-pointer just
inside the left-corner arc and
Aric Thompson nailed both
of his foul shots at the 3:56
spot to make it a 9-point ball
game. Shawnee got its final
points of the quarter from the
line with Cole Pohjala hit-
ting both for a 12-3 deficit.
The Bulldogs were not done
yet. Royster rounded out the
starting five all scoring in
the first quarter off an offen-
sive rebound. McAdams not
only started the quarter but
finished it when he stole ball
under his own basket and
scored as Elida ended the
quarter up 16-3.
Elida started the second
quarter off like the first. A
Mathias pass from 2/3 length
of the court found Royster
for a bunny shot in the paint
just 39 seconds in. Elida
just kept expanding its lead
through the quarter until 4:02
mark. The Indians Shawn
Ward off the bench
made their first field goal of
the night, a 6-foot jumper
from the right side with Elida
up 24-5. Shawnee only hit
19 percent from the field and
17 percent from the 3-point
line the entire game. This
positive for the Indians did
not last long. Mathias one-
handed a toss up from the
baseline, over the right lip of
the rim, came just 18 seconds
later. Shawnee did not wait
as long for its second basket
of the night Ward nail-
ing a layup 47 seconds after
his first score. Shawnees
Thomas Nolte gave back-
to-back scores, making both
of his shots from the charity
stripe. Elidas Thompson did
not let the Indians celebrate
this very long. He knocked
down a 3-pointer 11 seconds
later for a 31-9 lead. Shawnee
got into double digits when
Nolte hit a 3 with 1:14 left in
the half, giving the Indians
12 points to Elidas 33. The
final points of the half were
Elidas with Mike McDonald
making the back end of his
foul shots as the Bulldogs
went to the locker room with
a 34-12 lead.
The third and fourth quar-
ters, Elida just extended its
lead. They did it in the same
fashion as the first two quar-
ters by starting off the scor-
ing in third and the fourth.
Shawnee was outscored
in the third quarter 18-5. The
Indians only made one shot
from the field and that was
a Nolte 3-pointer at the 6:10
mark from the top of the
key.
He led the scoring for the
Indians with eight points on
the night.
Shawnee has a lot of
inexperience this year, so it
was a big factor for us to
build our lead right away.
We are trying to take pride
in our defense and want to
be solid on the defensive
end, Elida coach Denny
Thompson relayed.
The Indians scored the
last points of the third quar-
ter with Rosenbauer making
the back end from the charity
stripe for a 52-17 ball game
with 4.7 seconds left. The
Indians did steal the ball right
away but Marquis Miller just
missed the 3-pointer at the
buzzer.
Elida started off the fourth
quarter with a three from the
top of the key by Thompson.
Both teams started to use
their bench with starters
playing very little. Shawnee
had its best scoring quarter
of the night with nine points
to Elidas 18.
The first game of the
night was between Lima
Central Catholic and Bath.
Bath squeezed by the
Thunderbirds 46-44.
Elida will play Bath in the
championship game tonight
at 8 p.m.
Shawnee will play in the
consolation round against
LCC at 6 p.m.
Elida tames Shawnee in own Tip-Off
The Associated Press
Ki rt l and t ops
Coldwater in Ohios D-5
Championship
MASSILLON
Christian Hauber shook off
an ankle injury and Damon
Washington eluded defend-
ers with breakaway speed
to lead Kirtland to its first
Ohio Division V football
championship, beating
Coldwater 28-7 on Friday.
When it sinks in, well
appreciate it, said senior
LB Jake Finkler, a key per-
former on the Hornets sti-
fling defense that limited
opponents to 6.5 points a
game and had five shutouts
overall.
Kirtland (15-0) out-
gained tournament-tested
Coldwater (11-4) on the
ground, logging 410 yards
compared with Coldwaters
73. They outscored oppo-
nents overall 586-98 this
year.
Hauber twice scored
on 6-yard runs and had
196 yards on 30 carries.
Washington had 147 yards
on 18 attempts, including
TD runs of 7 and 81 yards.
Hauber left briefly after
injuring his left ankle in the
second quarter but came
back to play on both offense
and defense. The senior is
an all-state first-team per-
former on offense and was
named defensive player of
the year in the division by
The Associated Press for
his play at linebacker.
That was enough for
Kirtland to control the
game as the Hornets took
the opening kickoff and
chewed up 6:30, going 66
yards in 14 plays to take a
7-0 lead.
Coldwater had several
opportunities. A wide-open
Caleb Siefring dropped a
pass in the end zone and
QB Austin Bruns fumbled
as he was going in for a
late score.
I dont think Caleb had
dropped a pass all year,
Cavaliers coach Chip
Otten said. That would
have made it 21-14 and
who knows? We were just
off on a few plays. Those
things happen but you cant
do it against a good team.
And Kirtland is a very good
team.
For the third year in a
row, Coldwater was denied
victory in the champion-
ship game. The Cavaliers
won titles in 2005 and 2007
and have been runner-up
five times overall.
Youngstowns Mooney
wins 8th Ohio football
title
CANTON
Youngstown Cardinal
Mooney has an eighth state
football championship,
thanks to a defense good to
the last tip.
Marcus McWilson set
up one score with an inter-
ception and Ryan Farragher
tipped away a potential
tying pass with 1:11 left
as Youngstown Cardinal
Mooney won its eighth
state championship Friday,
21-14 over Springfield
Shawnee in Division III.
Shawnee (14-1) came in
averaging 41 points but got
only two TD runs by QB
Brad Jarzab in its first title
game. Jarzab scored from
15 and 7 yards and totaled
139 yards rushing.
The Cardinals (11-
3) took command after
McWilsons 36-yard return
with a picked pass put the
ball on the Braves 18 in the
second quarter. Three plays
later, QB P.J. Quinn scored
from 1 yard for a 21-7
lead. Quinn also scored on
a 2-yard run and Roosevelt
Griff opened the scoring
with an 18-yard burst.
Jarzab rallied the Braves
late, capping a 91-yard
drive with his second score
to make it 22-14 with 5:38
left.
After holding the
Cardinals, Shawnee mount-
ed another drive, helped
by a pass interference call
against A.J. Thomas on
4th-and-10 that gave them
a new set of downs. Two
plays later, another pass
interference call, on all-
state DB Courtney Love,
put the ball on the Mooney
22 with 2:09 to play.
Shawnee drove to the
12, but Farragher extended
fully to tip away a fourth-
down pass in the corner of
the end zone.
Griff gained 119 yards
on 21 carries to lead the
Cardinals.
Tr ot wood- Madi s on
grabs Division II title
MASSILLON Avon
got a 65-yard interception
return by Ralph Smith but
Trotwood-Madison replied
with a vengeance to down
Avon 42-28 in the Division
II state title game.
Israel Green ran for all
six Trotwood touchdowns:
runs of 1, 74, 1, 4, 38 and
1 yards. He amassed 326
yards on 35 rushes as they
ran for 436 yards overall.
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The library has added
lots of new Christmas books
to our collection this year
again. If youre looking for
a new recipe for the holiday,
or a new craft project for the
kids to try out, be sure to
check out our new selections.
Theres also quite a number
of new Christmas fiction to
choose from. The Holiday
Shelf also has a great selec-
tion of Christmas material.
Dont forget from now
until the end of December,
the library is having Food
for Fines. During that time,
if overdue items are returned
with a non-perishable food
item, the fine will be dropped.
So, check under the couch
cushions and under the car
seats for those long over-
due materials that belong to
the library. Bring them back
with a can of food and save
yourself some money while
youre helping the less for-
tunate.

13 new DVD titles were
added to our collection this
month:
Barbie: A Perfect
Christmas
Beethovens Christmas
Adventure
Cars 2
Christmas Mail
Christmas With The
Chipmunks
Ernest Saves Christmas
Its A Wonderful Life
Larry Crowne
The Nutcracker: The
Untold Story
Pirates Of The
Caribbean: On Stranger
Tides
Snow Flower And The
Secret Fan
Water For Elephants
Winnie The Pooh

FICTION
Shadow In Serenity -
Terri Blackstock
Carny Sullivan grew up in
the eccentric, unpredictable
world of a traveling carni-
val. Since then, quaint and
peaceful Serenity, Texas has
given her a home, a faith
and a child. Logan Brisco is
the smoothest, slickest, hand-
somest man Serenity, Texas
has ever seen. But Carny
knows a con artist when she
sees one and shes seen
plenty. As far as Carny can
tell, shes the only one in
town who has Logans num-
ber, because from his Italian
shoes to his movie-actor
smile, he has the rest of the
town snowed. Carny is deter-
mined to expose Logans
lies before his plans to
build a huge amusement
park suck Serenity dry. But
despite her best intentions
to uncover his plans for her
quiet Texas town, she dis-
covers theres more to the
man behind the suave smile.
Hes more like her than she
counted on.
The Boy In The Suitcase
Lene Kaaberbol & Agnete
Friis
Nina Borg, a Red Cross
nurse, wife, and mother, is a
compulsive do-gooder who
cant say no when someone
asks for help even when
she knows better. When her
estranged friend Karin leaves
her a key to a public locker
in the Copenhagen train sta-
tion, Nina gets sucked into
her most dangerous project
yet. Inside the locker is a suit-
case, and inside the suitcase
is a three-year-old boy, naked
and drugged, but alive. Is the
boy a victim of child traffick-
ing? Can he be turned over
to authorities,
or will they
only return
him to who-
ever sold him?
When Karin
is discovered
brutally mur-
dered, Nina
realizes that
her life and
the boys are
in jeopardy
too.

Beaded
Hope
C a t h y
Liggett
When four American
women, all with their own
challenges, embark on a mis-
sion trip to South Africa, their
lives are profoundly changed.
They encounter a group of
South African women who
suffer from AIDS, yet dem-
onstrate great joy and faith
in the face of overwhelm-
ing adversity. And when
the Americans discover the
amazing beadwork done by
generations of women in the
community, they uncover a
way to help these proud peo-
ple support their families.

Kill Alex Cross James
Patterson
Detective Alex Cross is
one of the first on the scene
of the biggest case hes ever
been part of. The presidents
son and daughter have been
abducted from their school.
Alex does everything he can
but is shunted to the fringes
of the investigation. Someone
powerful doesnt want him
too close. At the same time,
a deadly contagion in the DC
water supply endangers the
capital, and Alex sees the
looming threat of the most
devastating attack the U.S.
has ever experienced. With
each hour that passes, the
chances of finding the chil-
dren alive diminish.

Bad Moon Todd
Ritter
On the same night that
Neil Armstrong became the
first man to walk on the
moon, ten-year-old Charlie
Olmstead jumped on his bike
to see if there was some way
he could get a better look. It
was the last anyone ever saw
of him. After Perry Hollow
Police Chief Jim Campbell
found Charlies bike caught
in the water above Sunset
Falls, he assumed the worst.
Everyone did except
Charlies mother. Years later,
Eric Olmstead, Charlies
younger brother, has come
back to Perry Hollow to bury
his mother and fulfill her last
request: Find Charlie. Eric
and the current police chief,
Kat Campbell soon discov-
er that Erics mother was
convinced that Charlie was
kidnapped, and that finding
him was her secret obses-
sion. While she didnt suc-
ceed, she did uncover clues
that suggested he wasnt the
only boy in Pennsylvania to
vanish into thin air during
that time.

NON-FICTION
Betty & Friends
Betty White
B e t t y
Whites love of
animals began,
to quote the
lady herself,
in the womb.
A self-described
z o o p h i l e ,
Betty believes in
the importance
of zoos for their
purpose of con-
servation of spe-
cies and for offer-
ing humans the
ability to witness
the grandeur and
variety of animals from
around the world. Betty leads
us on a tour of her favor-
ite animals and describes her
relationships with them. We
gain access to the majestic
variety of animals through
Bettys eyes, and through
her words, accompanied by
breathtaking full-color pho-
tos throughout.

Dehydrating Food Jay
& Shirley Bills
Let Jay and Shirley Bills
lend their years of experience
in the kitchen to teach you
how to dry all kinds of fruits,
vegetables, and meats and also
how to properly store and use
your dehydrated supplies to
create wonderful snacks and
meals. With over 150 reci-
pes ranging from breads and
desserts to soups and pies to
cereals and entrees, this book
is a great way for families to
have fun and save money.
Also included is a section
on the nutritional benefits of
dehydrated food.
Debbie Macombers
Christmas Cookbook
We call her the Official
Storyteller of Christmas
but Debbie Macomber is
more than that. Shes some-
one who loves the holiday
and all its traditions. Now she
shares more than one hundred
of her favorite recipes to help
you enjoy this most joyous
of seasons. Youll also find
easy-to-follow instructions
for crafts, decorations and
gift wrapping everything
you need to create a beautiful
and festive holiday.
The Time Of Our Lives
Tom Brokaw
Rooted in the val-
ues, lessons, and verities
of generations past and of
his South Dakota upbring-
ing, Tom Brokaw weaves
together inspiring stories of
Americans who are making
a difference and personal
stories from his own family
history, to engage us in a con-
versation about our country
and to offer ideas for how
we can revitalize the promise
of the American Dream. He
invites us to foster a rebirth
of family, community, and
civic engagement as pro-
found as the one that helped
win World War II, built our
postwar prosperity, and ush-
ered in the Civil Rights era.
Brokaw traces the exciting,
unnerving changes in modern
life in values, education,
public service, housing, the
Internet, and more that
have transformed our society
in the decades since the age
of thrift in which he was
raised.

Jack Kennedy: Elusive
Hero Chris Matthews
The author probes the
details of Jack Kennedys
life and career t o
find out what he
was like. We
see this most
beloved presi-
dent in the com-
pany of friends.
We see and feel
him close-up,
having fun and
giving off that
restlessness of
his. We watch
him navigate
his life from
pr i vi l eged,
r e b e l l i o u s
youth to gutsy American
president. We witness his
bravery in war and self-
less rescue of his PT boat
crew. We watch JFK as a
young politician learning to
play hardball and watch
him grow into the leader
who averts a nuclear war.
Matthews reveals a man who
through inner direction and
tenacious will created him-
self out of the loneliness
and illness of his youth and
who taught himself the hard
discipline of politics through
his own triumphs and fail-
ures.

MEMORIALS
11/22/63 Stephen King
In memory of: Steven D.
Lyle
Given by: Mom & Dad
Everything You Need
To Know About Frogs And
Other Slippery Creatures
In memory of: Steven D.
Lyle
Given by: Grandma
Miller

Duck & Goose: Its Time
for Christmas Tad Hills
The Carpenters Gift
David Rubel
In memory of: Sarah E.
Liggett
Given by: Emily & Brad
White

A Christmas Goodnight
Nola Buck
A Bad Kitty Christmas
Nick Bruel
Liggett
Given by: Gramma Betty
Cochensparger

My March To The
Manger: A celebration of
Jesus birth Mary Simon
The Night Before
Christmas Clement C.
Moore
Liggett
Given by: Richard &
Mary Jo Behrns
Heaven: Gods Promise
For Me Anne Graham
Lotz
A Long Way From Home
Elizabeth Baguley
In memory of: Lana
Marie Salazar
Given by: Grandma &
Grandpa Mericle

Butterfly Tree Sandra
Markle
Heaven Is For Real For
Kids Todd Burpo
In memory of: Lana
Marie Salazar
Given by: Mom & Dad

I Hope
You Dance
Mark
Sanders &
Tia Sillers
Ten Little
Caterpillers
Bill
Martin
Twi nkl e,
T w i n k l e ,
Little Star
Jerry
Pinkney
In memory
of: Lana Marie
Salazar
Given by: Lena, Luke,
Lane & Lila Salazar

Red Birds Song Beth
Trissel
Native American Tales
And Legends
Cold River Rising Enes
Smith
Wind In The Grasses
Dancing - Terrie Mcclay
Arts & Crafts Of The
Native American Tribes
Michael Johnson & Bill
Yenne
In memory of: Betty
Kenedy Heitmeyer Hoehn
Given by: Larry & Karen
Heitmeyer
Jen & Matt Machan
Josh & Renee Heitmeyer
Jared & Kriss Heitmeyer

The Wire-To-Wire
Reds John Eradi & Joel
Luckhaupt
The Comeback Kids:
Cincinnati Reds 2010
Championship Season
Mark Schmetzer & Joe
Jacobs
In memory of: Leonard
W. Smith
Given by: Margaret
Merschman family & Jims
Restaurant customers &
employees
FROM THE
CHILDRENS CORNER:
The Carpenters Gift, a
Christmas Tale about the
Rockefeller Center Tree by
David Rubel
Its Christmas, 1931, and
the nation is in the grip of the
Depression. Henrys family
lived in a drafty, one-room
shack. On Christmas Eve,
his out-of-work father gath-
ers up Henry and a truck
full of evergreen trees and
heads into Manhattan to sell
them, hoping to make a little
money. They set up their tree
stand right in front of the
Rockefeller Centers build-
ing site. At the end of the
day, they give their last tree
to the construction workers
to decorate. Henry makes a
wish on the crudely decorat-
ed tree and the next day the
workmen show up at Henrys
house with left over lumber
and begin to build his family
a new house. This is a beauti-
ful story of tradition, giving
and all the best the Christmas
holiday can bring.
Duck And Goose, Its
Time For Christmas by
Tad Hills
Duck and Goose will add
a little Christmas cheer to
your familys bedtime read-
ing with this simple, yet
sweet story. Goose is more
interested in sledding, snow-
ball fights, and making snow
angels than helping to deco-
rate the Christmas tree, until
it is time to put the star on
top. This is a large format
board book, sturdy, yet good
for reading out loud.
Dead End In Norvelt by
Jack Gantos
The main character in the
story just happens to be Jack
Gantos, but dont get the idea
that this is auto-biographical.
Its 1962 and Jack is getting
ready for an exciting sum-
mer when his mother grounds
him (for mowing down her
corn which Jack claims
his father told him to do)
and sends him to help Miss
Volker, whose job it to write
all the obituaries for the town
of Norvelt. Jack is surprised
to find just how much excite-
ment this new job can lead to
and how much laugh out loud
humor you will read along
the way.
Treasury Of Greek
Mythology, Classic Stories
Of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes
And Monsters by Donna Jo
Napoli
This extra -large volume
of mythological stories from
the Greek tradition will keep
readers busy for long hours
of entertainment. There are
chapters for 25 different
gods, goddesses and heroes,
along with family trees, a
timeline of Greek history,
maps of Greece and thumb-
nail descriptions in what it
calls its Cast of Characters.
The illustrations are dazzling,
the stories fascinating and
they are just waiting for a
new generation of mythology
lovers.
Fire Bubbles And
Exploding Toothpaste by
Steve Spangler
Spangler is known as a
scientific educational pow-
erhouse and a bit of a mad
scientist. His books always
use easy to find materi-
als and have simple to fol-
low directions and results
that will knock your socks
off literally! Make sci-
ence fun and memorable
with this book experiments,
but dont forget the safety
glasses. I think we just may
try the exploding toothpaste
this summer OUTSIDE the
library!
Gift cards are practical
gifts, but they have a
reputation as last-minute gifts
or an easy way out. While its
true that a plain, unwrapped
gift card can be a bit awkward
to give and receive by itself,
you can make your gift more
unique and thoughtful by
jazzing up the presentation to
personalize it for the recipient.
You can creatively wrap the
gift card or, for a dollar or
two more, complement it
with other small gifts. Dollar
stores and dollar sections at
stores such as Michaels and
Target offer plenty of small
gift options you can pair with
a gift card.
Here are a few creative
ideas:
Ornaments: Many stores
sell ornaments or small
Christmas stockings that hold
gift cards in a pocket or a
clear plastic window sleeve.
These ornaments are nice to
keep and use year after year,
and the recipient might use
them later to hold a candy
cane or a photo. Write a nice
note, perhaps recalling a fond
memory of the recipient, and
slip it inside with the gift
card for them to save as a
keepsake.
Theme: Pairing the gift
card with a low-cost item that
fits into a theme can be a way
to add a personal touch. For
example, if youre giving a
movie-theater gift certificate,
couple it with a box of Junior
Mints, Mike and Ike or other
popular movie candy.
Wallets or purses: Make
the main gift a wallet, purse
or bag and tuck the gift card
inside.
Treasure hunt: Rather than
wrapping the gift card, wrap
clues that lead the recipient to
the gift card.
Frame it: Buy a frame
for the gift card or make
a CD-case frame. Visit
francineclouden.typepad.
com/callaloo_soup/2010/06/
tuesday-todo-cd-case-frame.
html and jolenespapertrail.
blogspot.com/2010/01/cd-
case-calendarphoto-frame.
html for instructions.
Wrapped in clothing:
Tuck a gift card into low-
cost gift items such as a hat,
gloves/mittens, socks, shoes
or slippers.
Packs of beverages: Tape a
gift card onto bottles of drinks
that come in pack carriers. It
will be hidden from plain
sight until the bottles are
lifted from the packaging.
Book, magazine or
calendar: Use a binder clip
or paper clip to attach the gift
card to a book, calendar or
magazine, or simply tuck it in
as a bookmark.
In a tin, jar or box: The
Dollar Store has tins and
boxes of all sizes, or you can
use an Altoids mint tin. Place
some shredded tissue paper in
the tin and place the gift card
inside. Fill a mason jar with
candy and tuck the gift card
in an envelope inside.
Stocking stuffers: When
looking for low-cost gift
items, consider stocking-
stuffer ideas. Visit www.
budgetchristmas.com/
stocking-stuffer-ideas.html
for a list of suggestions. Many
of these small gifts would be
great given with a gift card.
Towel origami: There are
innumerable sites that offer
instructions for folding towels
into animals and objects, like
washcloth reindeer (www.
christmasdecorationcrafts.
com/Reindeer%20Crafts.
html) and coffee mugs
(http://www.aokcorral.com/
projects/how2jan2009.htm).
Gift cards can easily be tucked
into these low-cost crafts.
(Sara Noel is the owner
of Frugal Village (www.
frugalvillage.com), a website
that offers practical, money-
saving strategies for everyday
living. To send tips, comments
or questions, write to Sara
Noel, c/o Universal Uclick,
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas
City, MO, 64106, or email
sara@frugalvillage.com.)
Copyright 2011 United
Feature Syndicate
Creative ways to wrap gift cards
SARA NOEL
Frugal
Living
Cub Scout Pack 42 Raingutter Regata
Delphos Cub Scout Pack 42 recently held its Raingutter
Regata. In the Tigers Den, winners were, from left, first
place, Matthew Miller; second place, Cody Bailey; and
third place, Daniel Meyers.
In the Wolves Den, winners were, from left, first place,
Drew Palte; second place, Logan Dickman; and third
place, Austin Pohlman.
Winners in the Bears Den were, from left, first place,
Kendall Jester; second place, Josh Radler; and third place,
Brendon Etgen.
Webelos I Den winners were, from left, first place, Cole
Gordon; second place, Chase Bailey; and third place,
Dustin Harruff.
Winners in the Webelos II Den include, from left, first
place, Kaleb Helms; second place, John Short; and third
place, Dean Klaus.
Best Design winners were, from left, first place, Noah
Ledyard; second place, Josh Radler; and third place,
Colin Bailey.
Cole Gordon from Webelos I had the fastest boat.
Photos submitted
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Van Wert County
Mary R. Marshall, Diana
S. Bockrath, Thomas E.
Bockrath, Shirley A. Smith,
Stephen J. Smith to Randal
E. Chivington, Ginger E.
Chivington, inlot 2977, Van
Wert.
Clint Zeedyk, Angela
Zeedyk to Sara Owsley,
portion of inlot 44, Van Wert.
Rex W. Schaadt, Alice A.
Schaadt to Randall Branham,
Amanda Branham, portion
of section 19, Washington
Township.
Estate of Ila Starner to
Sean Starner, inlots 118, 119,
Middle Point.
Eunice M. Profit to Larry
K. Profit, portion of section
31, York Township.
Jennifer Morgan, Jennifer
Lynn Wright, Brent Lee
Wright to Brent Lee Wright,
Jennifer Lynn Wright, portion
of section 30, Pleasant
Township.
Joseph B. Hudson, Tiffany
J. Hudson to April L. Riley,
inlot 492, Convoy.
Kroeger Family Trust to
Gerard A. Kroeger, portion
of section 32, Washington
Township.
Evelyn Kirchenbauer
Trust to Laurie Bladen,
portion of section 33, Hoaglin
Township, portion of section
4, Ridge Township.
Vicki L. Tumbleson to
Todd C. Tumbleson, portion
of section 19, Willshire
Township.
Fannie Mae to Barbara
Ann Welch Revocable Trust,
portion of inlot 525, Van
Wert.
Estate of William E. Prine
to Robert Carter Prine, inlot
1090, Delphos.
Kenneth D. Cripe
to Barbara Ann Welch
Revocable Trust, inlot 1426,
Van Wert.
Rhea B. Swander to Rhea
B. Swander Irrevocable Trust,
inlots 200, 201, Ohio City.
Creative Home Buying
solutions to Michael T.
Neely, Courtney S. Neely,
inlot 2110, Van Wert.
Estate of Elmer L. Johnson
to FFF Properties LLC, inlot
2509, Van Wert.
Habitat for Humanity to
Susan E. Bonifas, inlot 589,
Delphos.
Nicholas R. Steele,
Roxanne S. Steele to
Ronald D. Waltmire, Tina R.
Waltmire, portion of section
2, Harrison Township.
Linda K. Myers, Linda
Myers to James R. Myers,
inlots 197, 200, 201, 203,
portion of inlot 196, Van
Wert.
Edgar G. Van Autreve
Revocable Trust to Bunge
North America, inlots 660,
333, portion of inlot 661,
Delphos
Edgar G. Van Autreve
Revocable Trust, Edgar G.
Van Autreve to Bunge North
America, inlot 661, Delphos.
Estate of Mary E.
Bachman to Rick J. Bachman,
Randy J. Bachman, Ronald J.
Bachman, Robert J. Bachman,
Phyllis L. Lininger
Irrevocable Trust to Profit &
Sons Farms LLC, portion of
section 21, Ridge Township.
Dean O. Tomlinson, Roger
J. Tomlinson, Brenda L.
Rhoades, Thomas P. Rhoades
to Profit & Sons Farms LLC,
portion of section 21, Ridge
Township.
Walter L. Holtzapple,
Patty K. Mace Holtzapple,
Patty K. Holtzapple to Walter
L. Holtzapple, Patty K.
Holtzapple, portion of section
8, Harrison Township, outlot
145, portion of inlot 2932,
Charlotte L. Sherry,
Charlotte L. Banks, Charlotte
Loretta Banks to Brett A.
Strick, Stacy R. Strick, lot
381, Van Wert subdivision.
Estate of William H.
Ludwig, Willia H. Ludwig,
Estate of Dorthea L. Ludwig
to William H. Ludwig,
portion of section 17, Hoaglin
Township.
Estate of Robert E. Sink,
estate of Nadine J. Sink to
Joy N. Kraner, Thomas
E. Sink, inlot 3121, Van
Wert.
Alan M. Casillo, Laura
A. Casillo, Alan Casillo to
Kenneth Brenneman, Lela
Brenneman, portion of inlot
4, Convoy.
Estate of Lester R.
Sterling to Lester R. Sterling
Trust, Margaret L. Sterling
Trust, portion of inlot 1365,
Delphos.
Jonathon Menke to
Vanessa Menke, portion of
Secretary of Housing &
Urban Development to Ricky
L. Ricker, Kimmy R. Ricker,
Patricia J. Lahmon
revocable Trust to Brenneman
Brothers, portion of section
34, Hoaglin Township.
Darrol R. Keck, Lois C.
Keck to Keckie Crew LLC,
inlot 944, Delphos.
Keckie Crew LLC to
Darrol R. Keck, Lois C.
Keck, inlot 944, Delphos.
Larry L. Poling, Joan
Poling to Joan O. Poling
Living Trust, portion of
section 20, Ridge Township,
portion of section 30,
Washington Township.
Larry L. Poling, Joan
Poling to Larry L. Poling
Living Trust, portion of
section 20, Ridge Township,
portion of section 30,
Washington Township.
Chester M. Straley,
Chester A. Straley to CMS
Holdings & Rentals, inlots
3099, 192, Van Wert.
Gary M. Miller, Virginia
L. Miller to Gary M. Miller
Trust, Virginia L. Miller
Trust, portion of sections 28,
21, Jennings Township.
Dennis W. Clutter to
Ricky Peterson, inlot 110,
Ohio City.
Estate of Rosemary A.
Klaus, estate of Rosemary
Ann Klaus, estate of Frank
A. Klaus to H & E Klaus
Farms LLC, Howard George
Klaus, Eileen Lucille Klaus,
Howard G. Klaus, Eileen L.
Klaus, portion of section 20,
Jennings Township.
David P. Gordon, Debra
K. Gordon to Daniel J.
Gordon, portion of section
12, Tully Township.
Mark A. Bidlack, Kay
A. Bidlack to Peter H. Weir,
Susan J. Weir, inlot 3814,
Van Wert.
Natalie J. Wilkin, Thomas
V. Wilkin, Leslie K. Wilkin,
Beth Ann Medford, Gary
Medford to Roy R. Ringwald,
Jana L. Ringwald, inlot 3574,
Van Wert.
Kenneth L. Dunmire
Jr., Janice K. Dunmire,
Nancy E. Byer, Raymond
J. Byer, Barbara Jo Beck,
Charles O. Beck, Wendell
G. Brotherwood, Terry
Brotherwood, Patricia A.
Hanna, Mark Hanna, Dennis
James Brotherwood to Valerie
S. Wood, Stephen M. Wood,
inlot 266, Convoy.
Estate of Mark Dennis
Brinkman to Christine E.
Brinkman, portion of GI
outlot 14, Delphos.
Estate of Lester J. Wisener
to Patricia A. Wisener, inlot
2988, Van Wert.
Creative Home Buying
Solutions to 412 S. Market
Trust, portion of inlot 1165,
Van Wert.
Edward D. Garver,
Edward E. Garver, Alice
Garver, Robert E. Garver,
Karen F. Garver to Robert
E. Garver, Karen F. Garver,
portion of section 34, Ridge
Township.
Answer to
Sudoku
Bob was not happy.
Hed just gotten back from a
meeting with his stockbroker,
the guy who manages his
401(k).
Hes, like, 21 years old
and smart as a whip, and he
always shows me these charts
showing that if I had bought
one dollars worth of such and
such a stock 50 years ago, itd
be worth $50,000 today. He
never shows the chart of the
stocks that I bought 10 years
ago that arent worth anything
today.
Im asking him if theres
anything we can do to get
more income out of the
account, and the kid says,
You have to think long-term.
In the long term this, and in
the long term that. Over the
next 10 years this will happen,
and in the next 20 years that
will happen.
Im 74. Just how much
longer does he think my long
term will be? When youre
my age, long-term planning
is making it to the weekend.
I dont need the money when
Im 94; I could use it now.
When Im 94, I might not
even know Im wealthy. And
what am I going to spend it on
then? Women? Sports cars?
The funny thing is, when
youre 21, the long term
also means just making it to
the weekend. All this advice
about saving money while
youre young, when you still
have a long term, is great,
but theres just one problem:
Most 21-year-olds dont have
any money. Theyre tens or
hundreds of thousands of
dollars in debt from college or
trade school. Theyre not the
ones who are buying $70,000
cars and taking spa-cations
and European river cruises.
The few young people
who have money are wasting
it on $80,000 weddings and
breast and butt enhancements
instead of socking it away
for their futures. And why
not? You can probably make
more by being a waitress at
Hooters than you can with
a B.A. -- for a few years,
anyway. When you turn 30
and become hideous by the
extremely low standards of
balding, potbellied, drunk-by-
noon barflies, the B.A. still
has value; the breast implants,
not so much.
I cant tell you how many
times Ive heard fathers
of the bride tell me that
they offered to make down
payments on houses for their
daughters if the girls would
just elope instead of having
big, expensive weddings. Ive
never heard of one bride-to-be
saying I do to that fantastic
deal. Its not in our DNA to
think about the future, even
though, as we should all know
by now, the more expensive
the wedding is, the shorter the
marriage will be.
I have friends who have
a retirement plan that they
stick to religiously. Without
fail, they make sure they put
some money away for the
future each week by buying
$50 worth of lottery tickets.
That is long-term thinking.
Surely, sometime before they
retire they will hit a $200
million jackpot, so no worries
there. People win almost each
week, so their shot has to
come sooner or later. It would
be more convenient to hit the
jackpot before they retire, but
they dont mind working until
they win. Theyre willing to
pay their dues.
Each week they have a
long discussion about whether
they should take the payout
as one lump sum or spread it
over 20 years. They talk about
the tax implications. They
worry about how to handle
relatives and needy strangers
who will try to separate
them from their hard-earned
fortune. They already know
which lawyer and accountant
they would hire, which homes
they would buy, which bills
they would pay off first.
They have already decided
not to tell anyone when they
win until they get their home
phone changed to an unlisted
number. Thats because they
know how to plan for the long
term. Theyre not going to
make the same silly mistakes
Bob did.
(Jim Mullens new book,
Now in Paperback, is now
in paperback. You can reach
him at jimmullenbooks.com.)

Copyright 2011 United
Feature Syndicate
Distributed by Universal
UClick for UFS
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AAP St. Marys Corp. is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast
aluminum wheels for OEM automakers. As a subsidiary of Hitachi Met-
als America, our reputation for high quality products and customer satisfac-
tion has helped us continue to grow and provide our associates with over 23
years of steady employment. We now have an opportunity for a Production
Supervisor to oversee the operation of a multi-shift production department.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Plan and direct the work of other supervisory, technical, and production
associates
Develop process and equipment specifications, operating procedures,
and safe and efficient work methods
Use standard production measurement and problem-solving tools to
analyze production results, prepare reports, and implement preventive
and corrective actions as needed
Collaborate with other production groups, and quality assurance,
purchasing, and maintenance functions to ensure product quality,
efficient use of resources, machine utilization, etc.
The successful candidate must have at least five years of supervisory ex-
perience--preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing function. Exposure to
programming and operation of high-volume CNC cutting operations, and
robotic parts handling is strongly preferred. Related four-year degree is also
preferred.
In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive starting salary, profit-
sharing, and excellent fringe benefits, including medical, dental, life, vi-
sion, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with Company
matching, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more. If youre looking for a
career opportunity with a growing company, please forward your qualifica-
tions and salary history to:
AAP ST. MARYS CORP.
1100 McKinley Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Attention: Human Resources-DK
OPEN SATURDAY 1:00-3:00
419-692-SOLD
419-453-2281
Check out all of our listings at: WWW.TLREA.COM
121 E 7th, Delphos: 3 BR,
Corner lot. AFFORDABLE!!!
Gary Holdgreve: 692-1910.
215 Monroe, Delphos: 3 BR,
1 Bath; Own for less than you
can rent! Lynn: 234-2314.
303 W. 5th, Delphos: 3 BR, 1
Bath. Affordable Living!!! $55K
Tony: 233-7911.
414 W. 6th, Delphos: 3 BR,
Fenced Yard. Lynn: 234-2314.
390 Wayne, Ottoville: 3 BR,
Remodeld. Reduced to $65K.
Tony: 233-7911.
240 E. Canal, Ottoville: 4BR,
Huge 28 x 60 Garage. Asking
$75K. Tony
125 Sunset Drive, Ottoville:
3 BR, Great location. Tony:
233-7911.
40 W 4th, Ft. Jennings: Ex-
cellent 3 BR with big open
basement. Updated nicely
throughout. Tony: 233-7911.
406 Ottawa St., Kalida; 3 BR,
2 Bath, Huge Garage, Patio.
Very nice. Tony: 233-7911.
337 Walnut, Ottoville: RE-
DUCED! 3 BR, 2 Bath, Up-
dated throughout. Fish Pond,
Garage & Stg Bldg. Owners
re-locating. Tony: 233-7911.
15631 17-N, Kalida: 3 BR, 2 !
Baths. 4 Car Garage & Heated
Shop. 2.86 Acres, Fenced
Yard, Fin Bsmt. EXCELLENT!
Tony: 233-7911
932 N. Washington, Delphos:
Lynn: 234-2314.
OTTOVILLE SUBDIVISION
LOTS: Next to school. Call
Tony for details: 233-7911.
KALIDA GOLF COURSE: 2
available. Tony: 233-7911.
710 S. Main, Delphos: 5 BR,
2 Bath. Very Affordable BIG
home! Lynn: 234-2314.
828 N. Main, Delphos: 4 BR,
Newer shingles. Nice interior.
Owner wants offer. Tony: 233-
7911.
229 Douglass, Delphos: Re-
duced. 4 BR, 1 Bath; Seller
will help with closing costs.
Gary 692-1910.
466 Dewey, Delphos: Beauti-
ful 2 BR on dead-end street.
Take a look! Gary: 692-1910.
309 4th St., Ottoville: Move-in
condition. Bsmt, Garage. Ask-
ing $90s. Tony.
OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00
$45,000-$75,000 $101,000-$150,000
$150,000 +
LOTS
$76,000-$100,000
GO TO: WWW.TLREA.COM
for color photos and full
descriptions of all of these
ne properties. Then, call the
agent listed to arrange a
viewing of your new home!!!
You can afford more house
than ever before. Take
advantage of this AWESOME
opportunity TODAY!!!
VIEW PICTURES AND DETAILS
JIMLANGHALSREALTY.COM
419-692-9652
integrity professionalism service
Since 1980
630 S. Clay St.
Stop in to see this 3 bedrm.
ranch style home, conv. kitch.
and util rm., spac. liv. rm., nice
backyard, with deck, 50s.
COUNTRY LOTS EDGE OF DELPHOS
514-516 N. CANAL ST., DELPHOS
Stop in to see this Duplex with 3 bedrms. on each side, very spac.
rooms, nice front porch, separate utilities, live on one side let the
other side pay the mortgage.
OPEN HOUSE!
SUNDAY, Dec. 4 1 TO 2:30
Sales:
Mon. 8 am-8 pm
Tues.-Fri.
8 am-6:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am-2:30 pm
419-692-0055
RAABE
FORD-LINCOLN
11260 Elida Rd., Delphos
Service
Parts
Body Shop
Mon. 7:30-8 pm;
Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
7:30-6;
Sat. 9:00-2:00
www.raabeford.com
CONVENIENT HOURS
TO GIVE YOU THE
BEST IN CUSTOMER
SERVICE!
005

Lost & Found
FOUND: BLACK male lab
about 1 yr. old. Found in
N. Clay St. area Sat.,
11/26, wearing a blue &
bl ack col l ar . Cal l
(567)242-3069.
010

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Services
ALTERATI ONS BY
Donna. Over 40 years ex-
perience. 737 Jennings
Street. PH. 419-605-8136.
040

Services
LAMP REPAIR
Table or floor.
Come to our store.
Hohenbrink TV.
419-695-1229
080

Help Wanted
Are you looking for a child
care provider in your
area? Let us help. Call
YWCA Child Care Re -
source and Referral at:
1-800-992-2916 or
(419)225-5465
DANCER LOGISTICS
Services LLC, 900 Gres-
sel Drive, Delphos, Ohio
45833. Truck Drivers
Needed- OTR & Regional
Dr i v e r s n e e d e d .
New/Modern Equipment.
We also welcome Owner
Operators to apply. Safety
Bonus, Health, Dental and
Vision benefits offered.
Qualifications are a good
MVR, Class A CDL and
two years OTR experi -
ence. Call Shawn at
888-465-6001 ext. 806 for
details or apply in person
10am thru 3pm.
NOW HIRING kitchen
help. Previous experience
required. Apply at Joey
Fratellos, 126 N. Main,
Delphos between 3pm &
5pm.
Would you like to be an
in-home child care pro -
vider? Let us help. Call
1-800-992-2916 or
(419)225-5465.
120

Financial
IS IT A SCAM? The Del-
phos Herald urges our
readers to contact The
Better Business Bureau,
( 419) 223- 7010 or
1-800-462-0468, before
entering into any agree-
ment involving financing,
business opportunities, or
work at home opportuni-
ties. The BBB will assist
in the investigation of
these businesses. (This
notice provided as a cus-
tomer service by The Del-
phos Herald.)
290

Wanted to Buy
Raines
Jewelry
Cash for Gold
Scrap Gold, Gold Jewelry,
Silver coins, Silverware,
Pocket Watches, Diamonds.
2330 Shawnee Rd.
Lima
(419) 229-2899
300

Household Goods
BED: NEW QUEEN
pillow-top mattress set,
can deliver $125. Call
(260)267-9079.
WHIRLPOOL WASHER &
gas dryer, excellent condi-
tion. $100 for set. Call
419-695-8546.
340

Garage Sales
AVON CHRISTMAS Open
House and Garage Sale.
Clothes, misc. Nov. 25-27,
Dec. 2-4, 9am-? 11411
Ridge Road, Delphos.
TRINITY UNITED
Methodist Women!s
Christmas
Dinner and Bazaar,
Wed., December 7th.
General store 12-7pm.
(Baked goods, candies
& crafts)
Beef/Ham Dinners, 4-6:30
Adults $7.50,
Children (under 12) $3.50.
211 E. Third St., Delphos.
Carry-outs:
South Entrance.
CENTRAL BOILER out-
door wood furnaces start-
ing at $4995.00. Up to
$1,000 Rebate, limited
time. (419)358-5342
GUN CABINET. 10-Gun,
solid oak, locking double
glass doors, two locking
storage compartments,
$400. 419-692-1491.
NEON BEER SIGNS
Buckeyes, Michigan, Irish,
Browns, Bears, Bengals,
Packers, Steelers, Harley,
others.
www.ronzneonz.com
419-399-2981
510

Farm Equipment
FOR SALE: 10 IH Front
Suit Case Tractor weights
each $80.00 or best offer.
419-796-0230. Ft. Jen -
nings.
550

Pets & Supplies
CHRISTMAS AND
Puppies go together.
Malti-poms, Morkies,
Pomeranians,
Yorkie/Shihtzus,
Chihuahua mix.
Layaway now for
best choice.
Garwicks the Pet People
419-795-5711.
FREE KITTENS. 1 gray ti-
ger female and 2 black
males. Really need new
homes. 419-695-6284.
590

House For Rent
2 OR 3 BR House
with attached garage.
Available immediately!
Call 419-692-3951.
3 BDRM farm house West
of Delphos. Garage, hard-
wood floors, no pets. Call
419-692-2878.
3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath,
washer/dryer hook-up, ga-
rage. $450/mo. + $450 se-
curity deposit. Available
Jan. 1. Ph.419-233-0083.
803 S. Washington St,
Delphos.
3 BDRM, attached 2 car
garage. $500/mo. plus
deposit.
Immediately available
Call 419-647-6271
600

Apts. for Rent
Accepting
Applications
COUNTRY
MEADOWS
Call us to ask about
our apartments:
Tel/Fax:
419-692-5932
TDD 800-750-0750
This institution is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
In accordance with Federal
law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture policy, this institution
is prohibited from discriminat-
ing on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age or
disability. To file a complaint
of discrimination, write USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights,
1400 Independence Avenue,
S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-
9410, or call (800) 795-3272
(voice) or (202) 720-6382(TDD)
one, two &
three bedroom
apartments.
Located:
900 Lima Ave.
Delphos, OH
NICE 1 BR upstairs apt.
Includes range, refrigera-
tor & washer/dryer. Tenant
pays all utilities. Landlord
pays garbage pick-up &
mows lawn. 387 W. 3rd
St., Ottoville. $350/mo. +
security deposit. Call
(419)453-3956.
ONE BDRM Apt., 537 W.
Thi rd St . , Del phos.
$ 3 2 5 / m o . C a l l
4 1 9 - 6 9 2 - 2 1 8 4 o r
419-204-5924
620

Duplex For Rent
104 E. 7th. 2 BR, stove &
refrigerator included, w/d
hook-up. No pets. Call
419-236-2722.
800

House For Sale
LAND CONTRACT or
Short term Rent to own
homes. Several available.
Addresses and pictures at
www.creativehomebuying-
solutions.com.
419-586-8220
810

Auto Repairs/
Parts/Acc.
Midwest Ohio
Auto Parts
Specialist
Windshields Installed, New
Lights, Grills, Fenders,Mirrors,
Hoods, Radiators
4893 Dixie Hwy, Lima
1-800-589-6830
840

Mobile Homes
RENT OR Rent to Own. 2
bedroom, 1 bath mobile
home. 419-692-3951.
890

Autos for Sale
1999 CHEVY Astro Van.
Good condition, new tires.
Aski ng $2, 900. Cal l
419-453-3770.
920

Free & Low Price
Merchandise
FREE FOR the hauling
away: Weaver Piano and
bench - very old. Mfg. by
EP Johnson Piano Co.,
Ottawa, IL, USA. Call
(419)235-3544.
OVERHEAD GARAGE
door, 10 high x 8 wide,
with railing and hardware.
Call (419)203-6810.
Place a
House for
Rent Ad
In the Classifieds
Call
The Daily
Herald
419 695-0015
Dear Annie: I have a 35-year-
old daughter with two children
(ages 13 and 2), and they all are
living with us. Micki moved
in after leaving her common-law
husband a few months ago. He
was the third man in her life.
Since Micki has been home,
she has been going out every
weekend. I am old school and
believe she should come home
from work and take care of my
grandchildren. But if I open my
mouth, my wife will toss me out.
It has already happened once
before.
This situation is slowly killing
me. My wife tells me
Micki is still young.
I say, so what? That
doesnt mean she can
go to bed with every
Tom, Dick and Harry.
I dont know what to
do next. Any sugges-
tions? -- One Step
from Leaving
Dear One Step:
Micki is not as young
as your wife thinks.
At 35, she is closer
to middle-aged. Unless
your wife wishes to
enable her daughter to remain
irresponsible, the two of you
need to set some ground rules
regarding Mickis behavior. A
social night out once a week is
fine. A weekend sleeping around
is not. Encourage your wife to
put her grandchildrens welfare
first and see if you can come to
an agreement regarding Mickis
responsibilities at home.
Dear Annie: My family is
dealing with a sad and disturb-
ing situation. My mother died a
few years ago, and a mentally ill
sibling is still living with Dad.
Joyce is financially and emo-
tionally exploiting him and is
isolating Dad from the rest of
the family. The house is full
of garbage and is overrun with
mice and bugs, and yet my father
says if it werent for Joyce, he
would be in a nursing home. (She
threatens him with this every
day.)
I dont understand how he
can abandon his children to live
in this filth, especially when my
mother kept that house spotless.
Please tell us what our options
are. -- Desperate
Dear Desperate: Your father
hasnt abandoned you. He
is frightened and has become
dependent on Joyce. Would you
or another sibling be willing to
take Dad in, at least temporarily,
until you can straighten this out?
If you want to wean him away
from Joyces care, you will need
to be more directly involved. Call
the Eldercare Locator (eldercare.
gov) at 1-800-677-1116. Explain
the situation and see what servic-
es are available in Dads area.
Dear Annie: I am
now a mother-in-law
and have a wonder-
ful relationship with
my children and their
spouses. I am also a
daughter-in-law and
can tell Michigan
that the best way NOT
to lose her son is to
always include the wife
as part of the family.
My husband and I
have been married for
many years, and I have
always felt like an out-
sider in his family. When we
married, my mother-in-law tried
to undermine our relationship.
According to her, everything
in our home is his, nothing
is ours. When she calls our
house, she barely speaks to me.
She immediately asks to talk to
my husband. She makes it clear
that he is her priority and the
children and I are just baggage.
But the good part is, she has
taught me what not to do as a
mother-in-law. I never drop in on
my children. I always call first. I
spend the same amount of money
on my kids as I do on their spous-
es for birthdays, Christmas, etc.
I never ask personal questions
about their marriages or finances.
If they are not able to come for
a function, I dont get upset or
make them feel guilty. I try to be
supportive and loving.
It is the small, everyday ges-
tures that will make your chil-
drens spouses feel like part of
the family and that will help you
maintain a great relationship not
only with your own child, but
with all the new children that
come along through marriage.
-- Loving All My Children in
Virginia
Annies Mailbox is written
by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy
Sugar, longtime editors of the
Ann Landers column. Please
e-mail your questions to annies-
mailbox@comcast.net, or write
to: Annies Mailbox, c/o Creators
Syndicate, 5777 W. Century
Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles,
CA 90045.
Annies Mailbox
Wife makes excuses
for daughter
Todays Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1 Hand warmer
5 Tobacco portion
9 Dutch carrier
12 Indigo dye
13 Bear in the sky
14 Come to the rescue
15 Huge hairstyle
16 Nature toys (2 wds.)
18 Recollection
20 Protective layer
21 Venture
22 Use hair rollers
23 Make a pile
26 Cable channel
30 Leafy climber
33 Hairy twin
34 Chanels nickname
35 Broad-based
37 Colorless
39 Soho co.
40 Frontier, once
41 Cove
43 Ad -- committee
45 Oil job
48 Said in fun
51 Maintain
53 Shellsh
56 All there
57 Wire gauge
58 Budget item
59 San -- Obispo
60 Drone or worker
61 Fizzy beverage
62 Ballot marks
DOWN
1 Sirs companion
2 Famished
3 Terra --
4 Knocks for a loop
5 Jetty
6 Coffee brewer
7 Is, to Fritz
8 Platoon actor
9 Corn syrup brand
10 Sketch
11 Dept. store inventory
17 Cortes foe
19 Nerve network
22 -- and crossbones
24 Tomato jelly
25 Misery co-star
27 Our sun
28 Interest amt.
29 High sign
30 Labor org.
31 Cest la --
32 Fabric meas.
36 Lucys sidekick
38 Morays and congers
42 Fracas
44 Nose stimuli
46 Sweethearts
47 Sgt. Bilko
48 Doorpost
49 Stage award
50 Hardy green
51 Whodunit terrier
52 Dick Tracys wife
54 Prex for classic
55 Draw to a close
Answer to Puzzle
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Help Wanted
501

Misc. for Sale
10 The Herald Saturday, December 3, 2011 www.delphosherald.com
HERALD DELPHOS
THE
Classifieds
Deadlines:
11:30 a.m. for the next days issue.
Saturdays paper is 11:00 a.m. Friday
Mondays paper is 1:00 p.m. Friday
Herald Extra is 11 a.m. Thursday
Minimum Charge: 15 words,
2 times - $9.00
Each word is $.30 2-5 days
$.25 6-9 days
$.20 10+ days
Each word is $.10 for 3 months
or more prepaid
THANKS TO ST. JUDE: Runs 1 day at the
price of $3.00.
GARAGE SALES: Each day is $.20 per
word. $8.00 minimum charge.
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
DEBTS: Ad must be placed in person by
the person whose name will appear in the ad.
Must show ID & pay when placing ad. Regu-
lar rates apply
FREE ADS: 5 days free if item is free
or less than $50. Only 1 item per ad, 1
ad per month.
BOX REPLIES: $8.00 if you come
and pick them up. $14.00 if we have to
send them to you.
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charge + $.10 for each word.
To place an ad phone 419-695-0015 ext. 122
We accept
POHLMAN
BUILDERS
FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED
Mark Pohlman
419-339-9084
cell 419-233-9460
ROOM ADDITIONS
GARAGES SIDING ROOFING
BACKHOE & DUMP TRUCK
SERVICE
950 Tree Service
TEMANS
OUR TREE
SERVICE
Bill Teman 419-302-2981
Ernie Teman 419-230-4890
Since 1973
419-692-7261
Trimming Topping Thinning
Deadwooding
Stump, Shrub & Tree Removal
FLANAGANS
CAR CARE
816 E. FIFTH ST. DELPHOS
Ph. 419-692-5801
Mon.-Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-2
OIL - LUBE FILTER
Only
$
22.95*
*up to 5 quarts oil
950 Construction
POHLMAN
POURED
CONCRETE WALLS
Residential
& Commercial
Agricultural Needs
All Concrete Work
Mark Pohlman
419-339-9084
cell 419-233-9460
950 Car Care
Geise
Transmission, Inc.
419-453-3620
2 miles north of Ottoville
automatic transmission
standard transmission
differentials
transfer case
brakes & tune up
Advertise
Your
Business
DAILY
For a low,
low price!
AT YOUR
S
ervice
MACHINING SUPERVISOR
AAP St. Marys Corp. is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast
aluminum wheels for OEM automakers. As a subsidiary of Hitachi Met-
als America, our reputation for high quality products and customer satisfac-
tion has helped us continue to grow and provide our associates with over 23
years of steady employment. We now have an opportunity for a Production
Supervisor to oversee the operation of a multi-shift production department.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Plan and direct the work of other supervisory, technical, and production
associates
Develop process and equipment specifications, operating procedures,
and safe and efficient work methods
Use standard production measurement and problem-solving tools to
analyze production results, prepare reports, and implement preventive
and corrective actions as needed
Collaborate with other production groups, and quality assurance,
purchasing, and maintenance functions to ensure product quality,
efficient use of resources, machine utilization, etc.
The successful candidate must have at least five years of supervisory ex-
perience--preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing function. Exposure to
programming and operation of high-volume CNC cutting operations, and
robotic parts handling is strongly preferred. Related four-year degree is also
preferred.
In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive starting salary, profit-
sharing, and excellent fringe benefits, including medical, dental, life, vi-
sion, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with Company
matching, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more. If youre looking for a
career opportunity with a growing company, please forward your qualifica-
tions and salary history to:
AAP ST. MARYS CORP.
1100 McKinley Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Attention: Human Resources-DK
OPEN SATURDAY 1:00-3:00
419-692-SOLD
419-453-2281
Check out all of our listings at: WWW.TLREA.COM
121 E 7th, Delphos: 3 BR,
Corner lot. AFFORDABLE!!!
Gary Holdgreve: 692-1910.
215 Monroe, Delphos: 3 BR,
1 Bath; Own for less than you
can rent! Lynn: 234-2314.
303 W. 5th, Delphos: 3 BR, 1
Bath. Affordable Living!!! $55K
Tony: 233-7911.
414 W. 6th, Delphos: 3 BR,
Fenced Yard. Lynn: 234-2314.
390 Wayne, Ottoville: 3 BR,
Remodeld. Reduced to $65K.
Tony: 233-7911.
240 E. Canal, Ottoville: 4BR,
Huge 28 x 60 Garage. Asking
$75K. Tony
125 Sunset Drive, Ottoville:
3 BR, Great location. Tony:
233-7911.
40 W 4th, Ft. Jennings: Ex-
cellent 3 BR with big open
basement. Updated nicely
throughout. Tony: 233-7911.
406 Ottawa St., Kalida; 3 BR,
2 Bath, Huge Garage, Patio.
Very nice. Tony: 233-7911.
337 Walnut, Ottoville: RE-
DUCED! 3 BR, 2 Bath, Up-
dated throughout. Fish Pond,
Garage & Stg Bldg. Owners
re-locating. Tony: 233-7911.
15631 17-N, Kalida: 3 BR, 2 !
Baths. 4 Car Garage & Heated
Shop. 2.86 Acres, Fenced
Yard, Fin Bsmt. EXCELLENT!
Tony: 233-7911
932 N. Washington, Delphos:
Lynn: 234-2314.
OTTOVILLE SUBDIVISION
LOTS: Next to school. Call
Tony for details: 233-7911.
KALIDA GOLF COURSE: 2
available. Tony: 233-7911.
710 S. Main, Delphos: 5 BR,
2 Bath. Very Affordable BIG
home! Lynn: 234-2314.
828 N. Main, Delphos: 4 BR,
Newer shingles. Nice interior.
Owner wants offer. Tony: 233-
7911.
229 Douglass, Delphos: Re-
duced. 4 BR, 1 Bath; Seller
will help with closing costs.
Gary 692-1910.
466 Dewey, Delphos: Beauti-
ful 2 BR on dead-end street.
Take a look! Gary: 692-1910.
309 4th St., Ottoville: Move-in
condition. Bsmt, Garage. Ask-
ing $90s. Tony.
$45,000-$75,000 $101,000-$150,000
$150,000 +
LOTS
$76,000-$100,000
GO TO: WWW.TLREA.COM
for color photos and full
descriptions of all of these
ne properties. Then, call the
agent listed to arrange a
viewing of your new home!!!
You can afford more house
than ever before. Take
advantage of this AWESOME
opportunity TODAY!!!
VIEW PICTURES AND DETAILS
JIMLANGHALSREALTY.COM
419-692-9652
integrity professionalism service
Since 1980
630 S. Clay St.
Stop in to see this 3 bedrm.
ranch style home, conv. kitch.
and util rm., spac. liv. rm., nice
backyard, with deck, 50s.
COUNTRY LOTS EDGE OF DELPHOS
514-516 N. CANAL ST., DELPHOS
Stop in to see this Duplex with 3 bedrms. on each side, very spac.
rooms, nice front porch, separate utilities, live on one side let the
other side pay the mortgage.
OPEN HOUSE!
SUNDAY, Dec. 4 1 TO 2:30
Sales:
Mon. 8 am-8 pm
Tues.-Fri.
8 am-6:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am-2:30 pm
419-692-0055
RAABE
FORD-LINCOLN
11260 Elida Rd., Delphos
Service
Parts
Body Shop
Mon. 7:30-8 pm;
Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
7:30-6;
Sat. 9:00-2:00
www.raabeford.com
CONVENIENT HOURS
TO GIVE YOU THE
BEST IN CUSTOMER
SERVICE!
005

Lost & Found
FOUND: BLACK male lab
about 1 yr. old. Found in
N. Clay St. area Sat.,
11/26, wearing a blue &
bl ack col l ar . Cal l
(567)242-3069.
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place a 25 word classified
ad in more than 100 news-
papers with over one and
a half million total circula-
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pler or more cost effective.
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138.
040

Services
ALTERATI ONS BY
Donna. Over 40 years ex-
perience. 737 Jennings
Street. PH. 419-605-8136.
040

Services
LAMP REPAIR
Table or floor.
Come to our store.
Hohenbrink TV.
419-695-1229
080

Help Wanted
Are you looking for a child
care provider in your
area? Let us help. Call
1-800-992-2916 or
(419)225-5465
DANCER LOGISTICS
Services LLC, 900 Gres-
sel Drive, Delphos, Ohio
45833. Truck Drivers
Needed- OTR & Regional
Dr i v e r s n e e d e d .
New/Modern Equipment.
We also welcome Owner
Operators to apply. Safety
Bonus, Health, Dental and
Vision benefits offered.
Qualifications are a good
MVR, Class A CDL and
two years OTR experi -
ence. Call Shawn at
888-465-6001 ext. 806 for
details or apply in person
10am thru 3pm.
NOW HIRING kitchen
help. Previous experience
required. Apply at Joey
Fratellos, 126 N. Main,
Delphos between 3pm &
5pm.
Would you like to be an
in-home child care pro -
vider? Let us help. Call
1-800-992-2916 or
(419)225-5465.
120

Financial
IS IT A SCAM? The Del-
phos Herald urges our
readers to contact The
Better Business Bureau,
( 419) 223- 7010 or
1-800-462-0468, before
entering into any agree-
ment involving financing,
business opportunities, or
work at home opportuni-
ties. The BBB will assist
in the investigation of
these businesses. (This
notice provided as a cus-
tomer service by The Del-
phos Herald.)
290

Wanted to Buy
Raines
Jewelry
Cash for Gold
Scrap Gold, Gold Jewelry,
Silver coins, Silverware,
Pocket Watches, Diamonds.
2330 Shawnee Rd.
Lima
(419) 229-2899
300

Household Goods
BED: NEW QUEEN
pillow-top mattress set,
can deliver $125. Call
(260)267-9079.
WHIRLPOOL WASHER &
gas dryer, excellent condi-
tion. $100 for set. Call
419-695-8546.
340

Garage Sales
AVON CHRISTMAS Open
House and Garage Sale.
Clothes, misc. Nov. 25-27,
Dec. 2-4, 9am-? 11411
Ridge Road, Delphos.
TRINITY UNITED
Methodist Women!s
Christmas
Dinner and Bazaar,
Wed., December 7th.
General store 12-7pm.
(Baked goods, candies
& crafts)
Beef/Ham Dinners, 4-6:30
Adults $7.50,
Children (under 12) $3.50.
211 E. Third St., Delphos.
Carry-outs:
South Entrance.
CENTRAL BOILER out-
door wood furnaces start-
ing at $4995.00. Up to
$1,000 Rebate, limited
time. (419)358-5342
GUN CABINET. 10-Gun,
solid oak, locking double
glass doors, two locking
storage compartments,
$400. 419-692-1491.
NEON BEER SIGNS
Buckeyes, Michigan, Irish,
Browns, Bears, Bengals,
Packers, Steelers, Harley,
others.
www.ronzneonz.com
419-399-2981
510

Farm Equipment
FOR SALE: 10 IH Front
Suit Case Tractor weights
each $80.00 or best offer.
419-796-0230. Ft. Jen -
nings.
550

Pets & Supplies
CHRISTMAS AND
Puppies go together.
Malti-poms, Morkies,
Pomeranians,
Yorkie/Shihtzus,
Chihuahua mix.
Layaway now for
best choice.
Garwicks the Pet People
419-795-5711.
FREE KITTENS. 1 gray ti-
ger female and 2 black
males. Really need new
homes. 419-695-6284.
590

House For Rent
2 OR 3 BR House
with attached garage.
Available immediately!
Call 419-692-3951.
3 BDRM farm house West
of Delphos. Garage, hard-
wood floors, no pets. Call
419-692-2878.
3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath,
washer/dryer hook-up, ga-
rage. $450/mo. + $450 se-
curity deposit. Available
Jan. 1. Ph.419-233-0083.
803 S. Washington St,
Delphos.
3 BDRM, attached 2 car
garage. $500/mo. plus
deposit.
Immediately available
Call 419-647-6271
600

Apts. for Rent
Accepting
Applications
COUNTRY
MEADOWS
Call us to ask about
our apartments:
Tel/Fax:
419-692-5932
TDD 800-750-0750
This institution is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
In accordance with Federal
law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture policy, this institution
is prohibited from discriminat-
ing on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age or
disability. To file a complaint
of discrimination, write USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights,
1400 Independence Avenue,
S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-
9410, or call (800) 795-3272
(voice) or (202) 720-6382(TDD)
one, two &
three bedroom
apartments.
Located:
900 Lima Ave.
Delphos, OH
NICE 1 BR upstairs apt.
Includes range, refrigera-
tor & washer/dryer. Tenant
pays all utilities. Landlord
pays garbage pick-up &
mows lawn. 387 W. 3rd
St., Ottoville. $350/mo. +
security deposit. Call
(419)453-3956.
ONE BDRM Apt., 537 W.
Thi rd St . , Del phos.
$ 3 2 5 / m o . C a l l
4 1 9 - 6 9 2 - 2 1 8 4 o r
419-204-5924
620

Duplex For Rent
104 E. 7th. 2 BR, stove &
refrigerator included, w/d
hook-up. No pets. Call
419-236-2722.
800

House For Sale
LAND CONTRACT or
Short term Rent to own
homes. Several available.
Addresses and pictures at
www.creativehomebuying-
solutions.com.
419-586-8220
810

Auto Repairs/
Parts/Acc.
Midwest Ohio
Auto Parts
Specialist
Windshields Installed, New
Lights, Grills, Fenders,Mirrors,
Hoods, Radiators
4893 Dixie Hwy, Lima
1-800-589-6830
840

Mobile Homes
RENT OR Rent to Own. 2
bedroom, 1 bath mobile
home. 419-692-3951.
890

Autos for Sale
1999 CHEVY Astro Van.
Good condition, new tires.
Aski ng $2, 900. Cal l
419-453-3770.
920

Free & Low Price
Merchandise
FREE FOR the hauling
away: Weaver Piano and
bench - very old. Mfg. by
EP Johnson Piano Co.,
Ottawa, IL, USA. Call
(419)235-3544.
OVERHEAD GARAGE
door, 10 high x 8 wide,
with railing and hardware.
Call (419)203-6810.
Place a
House for
Rent Ad
In the Classifieds
Call
The Daily
Herald
419 695-0015
Dear Annie: I have a 35-year-
old daughter with two children
(ages 13 and 2), and they all are
living with us. Micki moved
in after leaving her common-law
husband a few months ago. He
was the third man in her life.
Since Micki has been home,
she has been going out every
weekend. I am old school and
believe she should come home
from work and take care of my
grandchildren. But if I open my
mouth, my wife will toss me out.
It has already happened once
before.
This situation is slowly killing
me. My wife tells me
Micki is still young.
I say, so what? That
doesnt mean she can
go to bed with every
Tom, Dick and Harry.
I dont know what to
do next. Any sugges-
tions? -- One Step
from Leaving
Dear One Step:
Micki is not as young
as your wife thinks.
At 35, she is closer
to middle-aged. Unless
your wife wishes to
enable her daughter to remain
irresponsible, the two of you
need to set some ground rules
regarding Mickis behavior. A
social night out once a week is
fine. A weekend sleeping around
is not. Encourage your wife to
put her grandchildrens welfare
first and see if you can come to
an agreement regarding Mickis
responsibilities at home.
Dear Annie: My family is
dealing with a sad and disturb-
ing situation. My mother died a
few years ago, and a mentally ill
sibling is still living with Dad.
Joyce is financially and emo-
tionally exploiting him and is
isolating Dad from the rest of
the family. The house is full
of garbage and is overrun with
mice and bugs, and yet my father
says if it werent for Joyce, he
would be in a nursing home. (She
threatens him with this every
day.)
I dont understand how he
can abandon his children to live
in this filth, especially when my
mother kept that house spotless.
Please tell us what our options
are. -- Desperate
Dear Desperate: Your father
hasnt abandoned you. He
is frightened and has become
dependent on Joyce. Would you
or another sibling be willing to
take Dad in, at least temporarily,
until you can straighten this out?
If you want to wean him away
from Joyces care, you will need
to be more directly involved. Call
the Eldercare Locator (eldercare.
gov) at 1-800-677-1116. Explain
the situation and see what servic-
es are available in Dads area.
Dear Annie: I am
now a mother-in-law
and have a wonder-
ful relationship with
my children and their
spouses. I am also a
daughter-in-law and
can tell Michigan
that the best way NOT
to lose her son is to
always include the wife
as part of the family.
My husband and I
have been married for
many years, and I have
always felt like an out-
sider in his family. When we
married, my mother-in-law tried
to undermine our relationship.
According to her, everything
in our home is his, nothing
is ours. When she calls our
house, she barely speaks to me.
She immediately asks to talk to
my husband. She makes it clear
that he is her priority and the
children and I are just baggage.
But the good part is, she has
taught me what not to do as a
mother-in-law. I never drop in on
my children. I always call first. I
spend the same amount of money
on my kids as I do on their spous-
es for birthdays, Christmas, etc.
I never ask personal questions
about their marriages or finances.
If they are not able to come for
a function, I dont get upset or
make them feel guilty. I try to be
supportive and loving.
It is the small, everyday ges-
tures that will make your chil-
drens spouses feel like part of
the family and that will help you
maintain a great relationship not
only with your own child, but
with all the new children that
come along through marriage.
-- Loving All My Children in
Virginia
Annies Mailbox is written
by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy
Sugar, longtime editors of the
Ann Landers column. Please
e-mail your questions to annies-
mailbox@comcast.net, or write
to: Annies Mailbox, c/o Creators
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Wife makes excuses
for daughter
Todays Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1 Hand warmer
5 Tobacco portion
9 Dutch carrier
12 Indigo dye
13 Bear in the sky
14 Come to the rescue
15 Huge hairstyle
16 Nature toys (2 wds.)
18 Recollection
20 Protective layer
21 Venture
22 Use hair rollers
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33 Hairy twin
34 Chanels nickname
35 Broad-based
37 Colorless
39 Soho co.
40 Frontier, once
41 Cove
43 Ad -- committee
45 Oil job
48 Said in fun
51 Maintain
53 Shellsh
56 All there
57 Wire gauge
58 Budget item
59 San -- Obispo
60 Drone or worker
61 Fizzy beverage
62 Ballot marks
DOWN
1 Sirs companion
2 Famished
3 Terra --
4 Knocks for a loop
5 Jetty
6 Coffee brewer
7 Is, to Fritz
8 Platoon actor
9 Corn syrup brand
10 Sketch
11 Dept. store inventory
17 Cortes foe
19 Nerve network
22 -- and crossbones
24 Tomato jelly
25 Misery co-star
27 Our sun
28 Interest amt.
29 High sign
30 Labor org.
31 Cest la --
32 Fabric meas.
36 Lucys sidekick
38 Morays and congers
42 Fracas
44 Nose stimuli
46 Sweethearts
47 Sgt. Bilko
48 Doorpost
49 Stage award
50 Hardy green
51 Whodunit terrier
52 Dick Tracys wife
54 Prex for classic
55 Draw to a close
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Tomorrows Horoscope
By Bernice Bede Osol
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011
Knowledge is power that can
be used for anything from social
to financial purposes. Dont stop
learning about anything that you
can utilize to make your life more
successful, productive and happy in
the coming solar cycle.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.
21) -- Its OK to be a bit assertive
when dealing with others, as long
as youre not too pushy. Itll be far
better to be a booster than to be a
bossy person.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
-- Dont suffer in silence if someone
with a bad attitude bugs you. Nicely
bring your feelings out in the open so
that the problem can be solved.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) --
Something that has a lot of potential
might not come off as anticipated
because of a lack of understanding.
Talk about it instead of suffering a
needless loss.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)
-- Social arrangements arent apt to
come off to everyones liking if plans
have never been discussed and made
in the first place. There must be a
collective interest and consensus of
opinion.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
-- Dont wreck a nice day by doing
something to another out of spite. It
wont hurt the person you target as
much as it will hurt your image with
those you like and respect.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) --
Conditions in general are rather good
for you, yet you could put a damper
on things by being far too touchy
about an innocent remark that is
made by another. Lighten up.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) --
Responding angrily in response to a
slip of the tongue made by someone
who didnt mean anything by the
remark would only make you look
bad. Handle it with humor.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
-- Promote the general good instead
of gratifying your ego. Let someone
else take the due credit for a good
idea, and cheer from the sidelines.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) --
Regardless of whether youre the
buyer or the seller, be prepared for
some tough dickering. If you want
to make a good deal, some skillful
handling must be employed.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) --
You can be either a provocateur or
a peacemaker when dealing with the
family. If you find the clan to have a
rather low kindling point, pour water
instead of gasoline on all simple
problems.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) --
Even if you resent having chores to
do, it behooves you to get them out
of the way early. Once gone, you can
go out and have some much-deserved
fun.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
-- Be sure you know what youre
talking about if you offer a friend
some advice. If you give him or her
some poor suggestions, youll feel
terrible if things dont turn out well.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011
Compensation previously denied
you for past works could finally start
flowing into your coffers in the year
ahead. Chances are this will include
payment that you thought totally
non-collectable and had written off.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.
21) -- Its one of those unusual days
when you could effortlessly get the
recognition to which youre entitled;
it could include a material reward as
well as applause.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19) -- It pays to be a go-getter in any
situation where there is something
meaningful at stake. Assertiveness
will bring you the desirable results
you want and deserve.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) --
Appreciate the fact that you do have
the power and necessary wherewithal
to alter to your liking conditions that
arent going your way. Enhance your
advantages whenever you can.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March
20) -- Instead of attempting to do
everything on your own, work in
conjunction with others whenever
you can. More goals can be achieved
through the power of numbers than
through solo efforts.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
-- Instead of waiting to be told what
to do, you should take the initiative
and do what you think best. You have
a good eye for seeing what needs to
be knocked off first in order to make
your job easier.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
-- When someone in whom youre
interested starts looking your way,
turn on the charm and do your best
to be appealing. The impression you
make will be a lasting one.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
-- Working on an assignment
where there is plenty of room for
reconstruction, be it of a product,
method or system, can give you
tremendous gratification. Making
needed improvements will come
easily.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) --
Plenty of surprises may be in store
for you concerning your one-on-one
relationships. Those who usually
arent too friendly will bend over
backward to help you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A
hobby or a sideline in which youre
interested has much greater potential
for acceptance by the public than you
may anticipate. Check out some ways
to cash in on what you have to offer.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
-- There is a presence about you
that adds spark and luster to the
social gatherings you choose to
grace with your presence. Your
charming personality isnt likely to
go unnoticed.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) --
Because you tend to look out for
the welfare of others without being
asked, Lady Luck is inclined to
favor you in return. It pays to have a
considerate attitude.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
22) -- For whatever reason, better
communication between you and
a valued friend is possible, so if
you need to tell your pal something
without fear of misunderstanding, its
the day to do it.
COPYRIGHT2011UnitedFeature Syndicate, Inc.
Answers to Fridays questions:
On average, 16 minutes of every hour on TV is taken up
with commercials.
Boris Karloffs given name was William Henry Pratt.
Todays questions:
After Halloween, what is the second biggest holiday for
candy sales?
Why dont ants drown in heavy rain?
Answers in Mondays Herald.
Todays words:
Humicubation: lying on the ground in penitence
Xebec: a lateen-rigged, three-masted ship
Nancy Spencer photos
St. Johns Preschool teacher Nikki Honigford, back left, and Little Caesars
Pizza Kit fundraiser coordinator Shelley Kreeger hold the $500 check the preschool
earned for being top sellers in the promotion. Preschoolers include, front from left,
Reese Suever, Austin Shafer, Trace Cashmere and Emma Wiltsie; and row two,
Melaina Kroeger, Robbie Caskey, T.J. Werts, Maddie Gerdeman, Carlie Knotts
and Alex Martz.
St. Johns fundraiser successful,
Kreeger wants to share with others
Staff reports
DELPHOS St. Johns
Schools recently finished a
Little Caesars Pizza fund-
raiser offering pizza kits,
cookies and more to raise
money for the schools.
According to fundrais-
er coordinator Shelley
Kreeger, the event was
more than profitable.
We just love this
fundraiser, Kreeger said.
These kits and other items
sell themselves. We raised
more than $12,000 and
were the top sellers in the
country, which earned the
preschool, the top sellers in
our schools, an extra $500
for whatever they need.
The students pre-sell the
items and then deliver them
several weeks later.
Little Caesars Manger
of Sales Jill Stevens vis-
ited the preschool on Friday
armed with laurel wreaths,
Little Caesar dolls, pencils
and a pizza cake from a
local baker to share with
the children and the $500
check for the preschool.
We are just delighted
we can help schools and
other organizations around
the country earn money,
Stevens said. Money is
tight everywhere and this
is a great opportunity for
groups big and small to
make some extra.
Kreeger would like to
extend the program to other
schools and groups and will
be happy to explain the pro-
cess.
I love to help people
raise money, Kreeger said.
Everyone is looking for
new ways to pump up their
bottom line. These pizzas
taste good, people love
them and they are always
asking a month or two later
if they can have more. We
want to pay it forward and
help others raise money.
Call the St. Johns
Ministry Center at 419-
695-4050 for more infor-
mation.
Preschoolers enjoy their pizza cake Friday morning.
Its My Hobby
Fetzer dreaming of Jeannie
By STACY TAFF
staff@delphosherald.com
DELPHOS In 1976,
a 6-year-old Brian Fetzer
saw the iconic bottle from
the classic television show
I Dream of Jeannie for the
first time. Now more than
30 years later, one could say
Fetzer is still dreaming of
Jeannie.
The Delphos native
searched long and hard for
a Jeannie bottle of his own
until complications spurred
him to take matters into his
own hands.
I looked for one for
years, he said. Then in 2003,
I opened an eBay account and
did a search for the bottle and
there they were. The only
problem was they were all
around $500-600. There was
no way my wife would let
me spend that much on some-
thing that was just going to
sit there and collect dust, so
I decided to try to paint my
own.
The bottle used on the tele-
vision show was a painted Jim
Beam liquor decanter from
1964. In order to re-create the
prop, Fetzer tracked down his
own blank bottles.
I found the blank bot-
tles on eBay and bought one
along with a book on how to
go about painting your own,
he said. My first bottle was
horrible and I hated it. So
I tried again and the sec-
ond one was horrible. Pretty
soon, I had 3 or 4 of these
painted bottles that I didnt
want, so I decided to try sell-
ing them on eBay and people
bought them and it kind of
snowballed from there. With
how little it cost me to make
them and how much I got
out of them, I was able to
put myself through nursing
school. At this point, Id say
Ive probably painted around
1,000 bottles and after doing
that many, its gotten easier
and easier.
As his technique has
improved, the time it takes
Fetzer to complete a bottle has
decreased greatly as well.
It used to take me about
a week to do one bottle, he
said. Now I can finish one
in two or three days, depend-
ing on how many hours a day
I spend on it. The first day I
do all of the prep work, like
cleaning the bottle, priming it
and putting on the base coat,
then following that with a
clear coat. The second day I
start with the design. For the
base coat, I use an automotive
paint and for the designs I use
ceramic enamel paints.
As for the designs of the
bottles, there are really only a
few that could be called rep-
licas, he continued. There
are the purple and mulberry
bottles they used in the sec-
ond through fifth seasons and
then the gold vine bottle they
used in the first season that
had no base coat. Then they
have the reunion bottles they
used in the movies in 1987
and 1991. I do those bottles
and several others that Ive
just kind of based on different
aspects of the show.
With only a few contend-
ers in the world of Jeannie
bottles, there is understand-
ably a sense of competition.
Its definitely competi-
tive because youre really
vying for the top spot, Fetzer
said. As a result of that, I
dont give out too many spe-
cific hints about my process.
I actually met the lady who
wrote the book on how to
paint Jeannie bottles and she
ended up contacting me and
asking if she could have some
of my tricks to put in her
book. I thought about writing
my own book, too, because
Im always getting questions
from other people who are
painting their own. I try to
help them out but again, you
dont want to give away too
much. Color is a huge thing.
Were always trying to find
that perfect shade of purple
and things like that. Ill help
people with what I can but a
lot of my paints are custom-
mixed.
Fetzer uses Jim Beam
decanters from 1964, 1973
and 1980 to create his bottles
and hopes the supply holds
out.
They made about 500,000-
600,000 of these bottles, he
said. I keep looking on eBay
and there are still plenty of
them but if they ever ran out,
Id just stop making them.
The thing about these bottles
is the younger generations
dont really know anything
about them. My own kids
wouldnt even know about I
Dream of Jeannie if I didnt
paint these bottles, so there
will never be a high demand.
They wouldve sold a lot
more 25 years ago.
As an avid fan, Fetzer has
had the privilege of meet-
ing Barbara Eden, the actress
who portrayed Jeannie on the
show, and has presented her
with several of his bottles.
Ive seen her several
times and shes such a nice
person, he said. Ive met
with her and Larry Hagman
and it was a lot of fun. Ive
made her several bottles and
shes actually taken them
around with her on tour. They
put her actual bottle away
because it will be taken to
the Smithsonian when she
passes.
Fetzer is the father of two
daughters and two sons and
lives in Delphos with his
wife, Amanda.
Photo submitted
Genie bottle extraordinaire Brian Fezter shows his craft to Barbara Eden, his
inspiration.
Lego Robotics instructor Mel Rode, third from left, explains how to make one of the
robotic cars faster to Josh Fish, Owen Baldauf and Justin Moenter.
Legos
(Continued from page 1)
this is basically the same
thing.
The team will compete on
Dec. 10 in Columbus, where
they will be given a list of
missions to complete in two
and a half minutes.
Its impossible to com-
plete all of the missions in
that time, Neidert said. But
they are judged on how many
they can complete. Theyre in
charge of designing the robot
and the tools the robots use.
They put the programs into
the computer and then down-
load it to the robot and then if
they have to they go back in
and tweak the program.
While the team may be
playing with legos and hav-
ing fun, Rode says the activ-
ity is all about learning.
It can be pretty chaotic
in here at times but its real-
ly a learning environment,
Rode said. It looks like its
just a toy, but its so much
more than that. This is really
more of an introduction into
an adult concept. Every day
were seeing more automa-
tion in the world, and I think
its important for the kids
in this country to be able to
compete globally. With these
electronics, it doesnt matter
whether its a million dollar
machine or a lego robot, the
concept is the same.
There are also core val-
ues the teams adhere to,
he continued. One of them
is Gracious Professionalism,
which I just call Christian
Competence. They also try
to incorporate other things
into the projects, in this case
its food safety. Theyre
developing skills they will
use later in life. Several of
these boys have fathers who
work in factories and theyll
come and see what were
doing and theyll say, Ive
worked with something like
that. So if we can give them
a leg up into their future,
thats great.
Team members include
Evyn Pohlman, Nick
Pohlman, Adam Schneer,
Josh Fish, Patrick Stevenson,
Connor Hesseling, Brandyn
Smith, Justin Moenter,
Lucas Hoffman and Owen
Baldauf.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)
When Stella Harville
brought her African-
American boyfriend to her
familys all-white church in
rural Kentucky, she thought
nothing of it. She and Ticha
Chikuni worshipped there
whenever they were in
town, and he even sang
before the congregation
during one service.
Then in August, a
member of Gulnare Free
Will Baptist Church told
Harvilles father that
Chikuni couldnt sing
there anymore. And last
Sunday, in a moment that
seems from another time,
church members voted 9-6
to bar mixed-race couples
from joining the congre-
gation.
The policy has drawn a
firestorm of criticism in just
a few days and sent church
leaders scrambling to over-
turn it, perhaps as early
as Sunday. The executive
secretary of the churchs
national organization said
he has been inundated with
angry phone calls, and had
an inch-high stack of emails
printed out on his desk.
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