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Above: Santa makes a grand entrance at the Delphos Public Librarys First Edition Building Saturday morning. Children enjoyed juice and donuts before the big guy arrived to hear their wishes. Below: Andrew Elwer sits on Santas lap.

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Trinity United Methodist Church hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday. Above: Kali Edington, left, and Tyler Shaeffer offered their wrapping skills to children who purchased gifts for loved ones. Below: Devina Menke, left, Robert Caskey and Harley Menke look over gifts. Children could also see Santa.

recreated from historical Forms to order these Fort Jennings is preparaccounts of the Fort itself; items are available at local ing to celebrate the War Jennings Memorial Hall retailers in Fort Jennings, of 1812 Bicentennial next built in 1916 in honor of including Fort Jennings year with a three-day celeCol. William Jennings and Bank, Commercial bration on Aug. 17-19 with the soldiers of the 2nd Tax Records, the IGA, an event which will bring Kentucky Volunteers Vetters Builders 1812 to life along with a who built the fort on Supply, The Fort multitude of events and orders from William restaurant and a parade that will salute Henry Harrison and The Flower Fort. the military from 1812 dedicated to all who The miniature to the present. This served in the War of buildings can be event is designated a 1812; St. Josephs purchased for $15 Major Event under Today Catholic Church each but there is a the Ohio War of 1812 Wrestling: Columbus 1 8 8 4 - 2 0 0 3 ; special price on the Bicentennial Grove at Ottawaand St. Johns first four buildings, Commission Glandorf, 6 p.m. L u t h e r a n which can be ordered for 2012 but Church 1904- in a set by Dec. 31 for a the commitTuesday 1990. discounted price of $50. The Boys Basketball: Kalida at tee in Fort Eight addi- first four will continue to be Pandora-Gilboa (PCL), 6 p.m. Jennings isnt tional signifi- sold through August but no Girls Basketball (6 p.m.): waiting until cant histori- longer at the discounted price then to celLeipsic at Fort Jennings cal buildings after Jan. 1. ebrate its (PCL); Bath at Ottoville. will be reproproud history. Questions or a request for Wrestling: Spencerville/ duced next a form sent by email can be They are getCory-Rawson at ting started St. Joseph Catholic Church year, one each directed to Julia Wiley, jwiJefferson, 6 p.m. month until ley@rcolaw.com. now with hisForecast torical items for purchase and the celebration in August. In addition to this, the a huge New Years Eve Bash Januarys selection is the Bicentennial Committee Mostly cloudy to start the Bicentennial year Fort Jennings Depot, a pas- is planning a New Years Tuesday off with a bang. senger and freight stop on the Eve party in honor of the with high in The Fort Jennings 1812 Cloverleaf Railroad and later Bicentennial, A Toast to low 40s. See Bicentennial Building Series the Nickel Plate from 1917 2012. Join members at the page 2A. Ft. Jennings Legion on New has been created to pay to 1969. honor to the history of Fort Index Jennings and its historically Obituaries 2A significant buildings. These State/Local 3A buildings have been recrePolitics 4A ated by The Cats Meow in Community 5A Wooster in miniature form Sports 6-7A approximately 3x7 inches or World news 8-9A 4x5 inches with an image Classifieds 10A of the significant building on TV 11A the front and its history on the back. There will be a total of 12 in the series. Four are currently available for order, Jennings Memorial Hall including Fort Jennings 1812 Jefferson holding canned food drive Jefferson is hosting a canned food drive during its lone home wrestling match Tuesday (Spencerville/ Cory-Rawson). Entry fee is $4 but fans may bring canned food items to reduce it by $1 per item up to 2 (fans may bring in more).

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Passenger advocate sought for US airports

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Two New York lawmakers have called for a passenger advocate at airports to immediately act on complaints by passengers over security screenings. Democratic U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and Democratic state Sen. Michael Gianaris of Queens want the Transportation Security Administration to create the position at all airports. The proposal, released Sunday, was prompted by an elderly womans recent claims that she was strip searched by security officials at Kennedy Airport, which the TSA denies, saying it doesnt conduct strip searches. Others have since made similar claims. The TSA said Saturday that it is planning its own advocacy service. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) strives to provide the highest level of security while ensuring that all passengers are treated with dignity and respect, the agency stated Saturday night. TSA has programs in place for the screening of people with all types of disabilities and medical conditions and their associated equipment. TSA spokeswoman Kristin Lee said that last week senior leadership talked to several national groups that advocate for those with medical conditions, including colostomy bags. After the first claim, another woman reported she was stopped because of a bulge that was a colostomy bag. Lee said that after consulting with advocates for those with various medical conditions, the TSA is planning to establish a toll-free telephone hotline in January for passengers that may need help during screening. This hotline will give passengers direct access to guidance and information specific to persons with disabilities or medical conditions, which they will be able to call prior to flying, the TSA stated. Additionally, TSA regularly trains its workforce on how to screen travelers with disabilities and medical conditions and has customer service managers at most airports to answer questions and assist passengers. Under the Schumer-Gianaris proposal, an advocate could be summoned in person by passengers if they feel they were inappropriately searched. While the safety and security of our flights must be a top priority, we need to make sure that flying does not become a fear-inducing, degrading, and potentially humiliating experience, Schumer said. Gianaris and Schumer were scheduled to make the announcement Sunday with relatives of the women who made the claims. I appreciate the TSAs work to keep air passengers safe, but passengers should not be humiliated and degraded during their travels, Gianaris said. A week ago, an 85-year-old woman said she was injured and humiliated when she was strip searched at the airport after she

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asked to be patted down instead of going through a body scanner, allegations that transportation officials denied. Lenore Zimmerman said she was taken to a private room where she said female agents made her take off her pants and other clothes after she asked to forgo the screening. She had worried it would interfere with her defibrillator. She missed her flight and had to take one 2 1/2 hours later, she said. But the Transportation Security Administration said in a statement Saturday no strip search was conducted. While we regret that the passenger feels she had an unpleasant screening experience, TSA does not include strip searches as part of our security protocols and one was not conducted in this case, the TSA stated. Private screening was requested by the passenger, it was granted and lasted approximately 11 minutes, the statement read. TSA screening procedures are conducted in a manner designed to treat all passengers with dignity, respect and courtesy and that occurred in this instance. The private screening wasnt recorded. On Sunday, the TSA stated that a misunderstanding led to the removal of the womans back brace. The TSA said the equipment was mistaken as a money belt. Refresher courses are planned for JFK employees, the TSA stated. We work regularly with a coalition of advocacy groups that represent those with disabilities and medical conditions to help TSA understand their conditions and adapt screening procedures accordingly, the TSA said. A review of closed-circuit television at the airport showed that proper procedures before and after the screening were followed, TSA spokesman Jonathan Allen said in a statement.

High temperature Sunday in Delphos was 37 degrees, low was 18. High a year ago today was 39, low was 17. Record high for today is 59, set in 1946. Record low is -7, set in 1962. WEATHER FORECAST Tri-county Associated Press

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Aug. 5, 1930-Dec. 9, 2011 Kathryn J. Klaus, 81, of Spencerville and formerly of Venedocia, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima. She was born Aug. 5, 1930, in Dayton to Charles and Margaret (Dyke) Mullen, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 27, 1952, she married Joseph G. Klaus, who preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1999. Survivors include daughters Debbie (Kenny) Armstrong of Spencerville, Barbara (Bob) Delgado of Ohio City and Colleen Klaus of Spencerville; grandchildren Bryan Wann of Ohio City, Kathleen (Brian) Miller of Lima and Dalal Sarah Shakhtur of Spencerville; great-grandchildren Kadin and Melodee Miller; and sister-in-law Eileen Mullen of Lima. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Mullen. Mrs. Klaus was a homemaker. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Rose High School, Lima, and had worked as a department head at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert. She enjoyed shopping and antiquing. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, the Revs. David Howell and Jan Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Gethsemani Cemetery in Lima. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or the Spencerville EMS.

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Answers to Saturdays questions: In Canadian slang, a silly-sider is a left-handed person. The Julia Roberts hit Pretty Woman was based on a script entitled $3,000. That was amount hooker Vivian Ward, played by Roberts, was offered for a week of her services. Todays questions: What compound included in most diets is represented by the molecular formula C8H10N4O2? Who led the fleet of armored Rolls-Royces into battle in Turkey during World War I, capturing an entire Kurdish regiment in its desert garrison? Answers in Wednesdays Herald. Todays words: Hopple: to tie an animals feet Muricate: formed with sharp points

By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2011. There are 19 days left in the year. Todays Highlight in History: On Dec. 12, 1911, Britains King George V, who also held the title Emperor of India, announced during a visit that the Indian capital would be transferred from Calcutta to Delhi. On this date: In 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1870, Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina became the first black lawmaker sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt nominated Oscar Straus to be Secretary of Commerce and Labor; Straus became the first Jewish Cabinet member. In 1917, Father Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town outside Omaha, Neb.

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Gas drilling surges in Ohio; brings jobs, worries

By JULIE CARR SMYTH The Associated Press COLUMBUS After a childhood spent moving around, Patti Gorcheff vowed that shed never uproot her daughter. But she says wastewater disposal in her area from an oil and gas drilling frenzy thats hit Ohio and other states has forced her to change her mind. She and her husband are selling the family home and fleeing with their 15-yearold before the drinking water becomes contaminated, said Gorcheff, 56, of rural North Lima in northeastern Ohio. Shes heard the accounts from neighboring Pennsylvania of contaminant-laced water being discharged into rivers and of fears there that, despite officials assurances, drinking water might be harmed. Ive never been so afraid, she said. Theyre taking advantage of us because were one of the poorest areas in the country. We have to move out of this area, we just have to. I just dont know what else to do at this point. I just dont trust these people. The drilling activity promises huge opportunity for eager energy companies and, says Republican Gov. John Kasich, for Ohios struggling economy. The vast Marcellus and Utica shale formations are already paying off in thousands of wells in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, bringing great wealth to landowners and jobs throughout the region. Were talking about a generation who have lived in poverty and this is an opportunity to pull them out, Kasich told The Associated Press in an interview. What he views as an opportunity and Gorcheff and other residents view with skepticism is the 5 billion barrels of recoverable oil underneath them, making Ohio the latest battleground between companies eager to profit off of the oil and landowners who want a more measured look at the potential impact. Even before Kasich took office in January, his team worked on a strategy to exploit the energy riches embedded in the Marcellus and deeper Utica shale formations under eastern Ohio. Hes taken his welcome message directly to Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell and Chesapeake, and in April, Ohio opened its parks and other public lands to drilling as part of the push. The state issued a single permit for drilling in the Utica Shale in 2009, and two permits in 2010. As of free oil and gas. Twenty such wells have been drilled. Ive never been Kasich said he is pursuing so afraid. Theyre regulations that protect resitaking advantage dents, public health and the environment while encouraging business growth, and of us because companies that were one of the hes warnedOhios environdestroying poorest areas in ment is not an option. want to make sure the country. We weWe this right, he said. get have to move out We cant have wildcatters of this area, we just coming in here and stripus just have to. ... I pingstate of what we have in the and leaving. Ohio residents like Tish just dont know ODell of the Cleveland subwhat else to do urb of Broadview Heights are at this point. I skeptical. ODell said many vulnerjust dont trust of her neighbors wereby lease able to deals offered these people. buyers, known as landmen, because of the down econ Patti Gorcheff, omy. One woman, she said, North Lima had no idea such destruction would occur. One day, they started Dec. 4, 131 permits were clearing trees behind her issued this year, records house, ODell said. She showed. A similar trend is looks out her kitchen window occurring in the states less and all she sees is these three pervasive Marcellus Shale wells. This was going to be deposits, where six permits her dream home. were issued between 2006 Some people are trying and 2010, and 10 have been to form a group theyll call issued this year. Mothers Against Drilling in A combined 87 of those Our Neighborhoods to orgapermits are for hydraulic frac- nize protests and raise awareturing, or fracking, a drilling ness , ODell said. The 86 technique where chemical- traditional wells now permitlaced water is blasted into the ted in the 13 square miles ground to break the shale and community have meant clogged roads, downed trees, spoiled views and environmental worries for Broadview Heights roughly 17,000 residents. In Greene County in southwest Ohio, citizen activists turned over a mysterious notebook to Attorney General Mike DeWine this year that appeared to coach lease buyers to use deceptive tactics on unsuspecting landowners. DeWine is investigating. In Youngstown, near Gorcheffs home, the state has installed monitoring equipment to help determine whether a series of minor earthquakes in northeast Ohio are resulting from the deep injection into the earth of chemical- and sand-laced brine thats a byproduct of oil drilling and fracking. An average of 84,000 gallons of the brine is injected into a well near the epicenter of the activity daily, most shipped in through a contract with neighboring Pennsylvania. Ohio also recently agreed to take wastewater from Texas. State Rep. Nickie Antonio, a suburban Cleveland Democrat, said she doesnt believe Ohio has adequately assessed the potential impacts on groundwater and the environment from such activity because the process is moving so quickly. The fact that the wells

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have been able to move into the suburban communities where the homes are so close to each other, it boggles the mind, she said. It has to be seen to be believed. Antonio and fellow Democrats in the Republicancontrolled state legislature have pushed bills that call for a moratorium on drilling and require public disclosure of the chemicals used in the process, some of which are known carcinogens. It is altogether reasonable, appropriate, and urgent to call a timeout on Ohios black gold rush, said Jack Shaner, deputy director of the Ohio Environmental Council, one of dozens of groups that signed on to the moratorium proposal. The proposal has gone nowhere in Ohio. New York has imposed such a moratorium as it assesses the potential environmental impacts.

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COLUMBUS (AP) While Ohio teachers might not necessarily like the way they are being evaluated now, a state report due out today shows that many are worried about a new proposal that increases the weight of student performance in appraisals. The report summarizes input from more than 1,400 teachers solicited by Gov. John Kasichs office through emails and 19 meetings across the state and was obtained by The Columbus Dispatch through a public records request. The report will detail how teachers feel about being paid based on their performance. All of Ohios 614 school districts will have to adopt new teacher evaluation systems by the 2013-2014 school year. Those systems will count student performance as half of a teachers score. The state has recommended a rating system where teachers could be rated as highly as proficient or accomplished or as poorly as developing or ineffective. It is ultimately up to each individual district to set up its own system. The emphasis on student performance in evaluations reportedly has some of the surveyed teachers worried. Many educators agreed student achievement is the true measure of a teachers effectiveness, but they are skeptical about whether it can be fairly gauged, the report said. Some said if teachers were to be evaluated on how well students perform school administrators should be as well. Teachers believe a strong and credible evaluation system for principals and leaders in our schools and districts must be part of a comprehensive system designed to drive improvements to student learning across the board, the report said. Many of the teachers surveyed said the current system is biased, but new evaluations, if poorly designed and implemented, could be disastrous. The problem in my building is everyone gets a good evaluation. Even really bad teachers, one teacher reported. Some also worried about continued bias. Teachers identified instances where principals stacked a class with low-performing students to make it difficult for a teacher to succeed. Some surveyed worried those practices could continue in cases where administrators wanted to target a teacher for removal. I feel teachers should be evaluated on performance but the problem is that there is personal bias and teachers are not given equitable classrooms some are given more behavior problems and lower-performing students, one teacher wrote. Educators said they want classroom observations to be factored in to evaluations, but didnt all agree on whether student and parent feedback should be a part of appraisals. CINCINNATI (AP) Though voters put term limits on Ohio lawmakers nearly 20 years ago, a newspaper analysis has found that legislators from southwest Ohio rarely leave the political-government system. Politicians can remain in government by switching between the Ohio House and Senate, running for local office, finding another government job or becoming lobbyists to influence their former colleagues The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. The newspapers analysis found nearly every one of the 34 southwest Ohio lawmakers to face term limits sought or got other jobs in politics or government. The real politicians can beat the system, said former Millville Republican state Rep. Shawn Webster. Webster served from 2001 to 2008 before he was term-limited out of Ohios House of Representatives. He returned to the Butler County veterinary practice he maintained while a lawmaker. The recent Dec. 7 deadline for candidates to file for statewide office saw a number of term-limited politicians attempting to stay in government. For example, Rep. Courtney Combs is seeking to be the next Butler County commissioner. Meanwhile, current Butler County Commissioner Greg Jolivette himself a former House member term-limited in 2004 is seeking to run for Combs seat. State senators are limited to two four-year terms under Ohio law, while representatives can serve four two-year terms. The Ohio term-limit law was part of a national trend by political conservatives to put an end to entrenched career lawmakers. Our goal was not to throw people out of public life, David Zanotti tells the newspaper. Zanotti is the president and chief executive offer of conservative

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Obama, Iraqs al-Maliki to chart withdraw, future

By JULIE PACE Associated Press WASHINGTON With the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq in its final days, President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki will meet at the White House today to discuss the next phase of the relationship between their countries. They will have plenty to discuss. The withdrawal of all American troops on Dec. 31 marks the end of a nearly nine-year war that has been deeply divisive in both the U.S. and Iraq. While Obama and al-Maliki have pledged to maintain strong ties, the contours of the partnership between Washington and Baghdad remain murky, especially with Iran eager to assert influence over neighboring Iraq. And serious questions remain about Iraqs capacity to stabilize both its politics and security. Yet the end of the war still marks a promise kept for Obama, one the White House is eager to promote. In addition to his meeting with alMaliki, Obama will mark the milestone Wednesday when he speaks to troops at North Carolinas Fort Bragg. And he thanked service members and their families for their sacrifices when he attended the annual Army-Navy football game Saturday. The number of U.S. troops in Iraq has dwindled to about By KEN THOMAS Associated Press 6,000, down from 170,000 at the wars peak in 2007. todays meeting between Obama and al-Maliki is expected to focus heavily on how the U.S. and Iraq will continue to cooperate on security issues without the presence of American troops. Iraqi leaders have said they want U.S. military training help for their security forces but have been unable to agree on what type of help theyd like or what protections they would be willing to give American trainers. The White House said Obama and al-Maliki would also discuss cooperation on energy, trade and education. Obama and al-Maliki will also hold a joint news conference at the White House, then lay wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, where some of the nearly 4,500 Americans killed in the Iraq war are buried. Looming over the talks are concerns among U.S. officials over how Iraqs relationship with Iran will develop with a significantly smaller U.S. presence in the region. Al-Maliki has insisted that Iraq will chart its future according to its own national interests, not the dictates of Iran or any other country. But some U.S. officials have suggested that Iranian influence in Iraq would inevitably grow once American troops depart. Both countries have Shiite majorities and are dominated by Shiite political groups.

DEAR EDITOR, It was so uplifting to me to see the giant American Flag at half staff at Wells Fargo Bank on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Just as most of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we first heard/saw the events of 9/11, so it is for some of us concerning the shooting of President John F. Kennedy, and so it is for a few of us who are old enough that we do not need a history book for us to remember Sunday, December 7, 1941. Seventy years ago on that day far more people were killed by the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor than on 9/11. It was early Sunday morning (mid-afternoon here) when Sgt. Joseph Lockhard in Hawaii, saw signals on his radar panel that indicated a large fleet of aircraft approaching and reported to his superiors. They ignored his report and said it could not be correct. Later, when a civilian foreman at Kaneohe Airport telephoned the Air Force that Japanese planes were coming in to attack, he was told, You must be seeing things, go to bed and sleep it off. Within a few hours the US fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor had been all but wiped out. Now fast forward, it is now the 25th Anniversary Reunion of the Pearl Harbor Attack. Survivors and their families are returning for the celebration from all over the United States. But there is one man returning from Japan. Who is he? Captain Mitsuo Fuchida. And who was he? The lead plane commander of the attack on Pearl Harbor. And why was he returning? To lay a wreath at the Memorial at Pearl Harbor! You see, Captain Fuchida had a heart operation that is, he had a new heart. He had become a Christian. So stay tuned, same time, same station for the rest of the story. Warren L. Reed, Convoy

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One Year Ago The K-Kids junior Kiwanis club met at Trinity United Methodist Church Friday after school to make gift baskets. Approximately 100 bags of baked goods and other items will be distributed to residents of Vancrest Health Care Center and the Sarah Jane Living Center. 25 Years Ago 1986 St. Johns wrestling team includes Mark Musser, Don Vonderwell, Shawn Kimmet, Scott Harpster., Chad Martin, Jeff Jacomet, Tim Mesker, Dan Place, Tom Mesker, John Zalar, Nathan Wannemacher, Randy Holdgreve, Jeremy Wannemacher, Randy Stemen, Dan Vonderwell, Nick Gordon and Dave Vonderwell. Jerome Schmit received a check for over $1,600 from Lorene and Don Lindeman, proceeds from Wednesday nights Raabe Ford-Alts True Value Christmas party at Raabe Ford. Schmit is treasurer of Delphos Community Christmas Project which helps needy and less fortunate of the Delphos community. St. Henry tailback Tony Borgerding and Delphos Jefferson linebacker Tony Closson head up the 1986 United Press International Class A All-Ohio Football Team. Closson was also named Associated Press Class A Lineman of the Year. 50 Years Ago 1961 Three black-robed Israeli judges today convicted German Nazi Adolf Eichmann of all 15 counts of an indictment charging him with responsibility for the slaughter of millions of Jews. It made him liable to become the first man to be executed by the state of Israel. Two Delphos men, both graduates of St. Johns High School, have received outstanding recognition for their college football accomplishments this past year. Tom Nomina, a tackle for Miami University, has been named to the all-conference team for the Mid-American Conference. Tom Merschman of Kent State University was among honorable mention backs named by MAC. Awards were presented at the 100 Bushel Corn Club banquet held Saturday evening in the cafeteria of the Franklin School. The trophy for the best yield this year went to Joseph Brenneman. Previous winners of the trophy, in the three-year history of the club, have been Norbert Grothause and Eugene Vorst. 75 Years Ago 1936 A special program for the teachers of Marion Township, the ministers of the district and those ladies who assisted during the grange fair was given Thursday evening at Riverside Grange hall. The program included address of welcome by Enose Fosnaught, Worthy Master of Riverside grange; response and introduction of teachers by Ellis Lloyd and talk by Rev. R. C. Hurley. A regular meeting of the Commemorative Post, Delphos American Legion, was held on Thursday night in their headquarters located above the Remlinger Drug Store. Among business discussed were plans for a banquet to be held early in February. This banquet will be in honor of the Past President of the Auxiliary and also the Past Commander of the Legion. Mrs. Brad Alexander was hostess to members of the 1917 Sewing Club and a group of guests at her home on North Scott Street Thursday afternoon. Her guests were Mrs. Dane Ridenour, Mrs. Irvin Mox, Mrs. E. T. McCabe, Mrs. A. J. Bodkin and Mildred Howe. Mrs. F. K. Dye gave two Christmas readings.

IT WAS NEWS THEN

AMES, Iowa (AP) Seen just four months ago as conservatives potential savior, Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is fighting for his life in Iowa. With three weeks until Iowas leadoff caucuses, the Texas governor has retooled his message from the strict jobs focus he began with in August to one promoting him as a conservative outsider. And hes doubled down on television advertising for the home stretch, having already spent more than $2 million in Iowa only to see his support remain in single digits. Perrys revamped charge to the Jan. 3 caucuses is a sign of the pressure he faces to revive his faltering national campaign. And its far from clear whether its working. Ill suggest to you, weve got to send an outsider to Washington, D.C., that is willing to stand up to all those special interests, Perry told more than 200 people crammed into a cozy coffee shop near Iowa State University Sunday. Its a far cry from the get America working again theme he carried into the race in August, touting Texas nationleading job growth during his 10 years as governor. And its not clear Perry is accustomed to the new approach. Perry entered the race hoping to cobble together a coalition of economic, Christian and tea party conservatives. After a hot start with fundraising in September, however, he fumbled his way through a series of nationally televised debates. Meanwhile, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a former private sector executive, managed to hold on to the mantle of the partys chief economic candidate. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, the new national and Iowa leader of the GOP race, emerged as a candidate seen to have the most experience.
WASHINGTON Anybody but Mitt has become a familiar mantra throughout the Republican primary campaign. It is also weird and self-defeating. Republicans apparently want to nominate ANYone except the one person who can defeat Barack Obama. And for all the strangest reasons: One: Hes changed his mind. True. He changed his mind, thus becoming more conservative. Two: Hes too perfect. Three: You cant drink beer with him. Whatever. The result of these petty obsessions has been a pathological flirtation with a parade of lesser candidates who could replace Romney. This parade has persisted despite polls consistently showing Romney as the most likely to defeat Obama. It continues even though its perfectly clear the White House worries most about Romney. First came Rick Perry, who, now desperate for attention, has turned his sights on gays in the military and Obamas war on religion. Next was Herman Cain, who, though he has suspended his campaign, seems unable to leave the stage. Now its Newt Gingrichs turn. You dont get more unRomney than Gingrich. Imperfect and untidy, hes the serial husband with whom

Dems encouraged about Obama in 2012

WASHINGTON After a dreary summer marred by the fight over government borrowing, rank-and-file Democrats say they are growing more optimistic about President Barack Obamas political prospects in 2012. They cite his tougher, more populist tone and what they view as a chaotic primary fight among Republicans. Many Democrats acknowledged that high unemployment and economic uncertainty create formidable obstacles for the incumbent. But interviews with more than a dozen Democratic activists across the nation found support for Obamas more forceful message against GOP lawmakers and interest in rebutting the presidential candidates. Several pointed to Obamas speech last week in Kansas, where he argued that the middle class had been under duress for the past decade and economic policies must give everyone a fair shot and a fair share. He didnt have his voice and we didnt have our voice, said David Leland, an attorney in Columbus, Ohio, and former state party chairman. But now he has successfully turned that particular corner and most people are much more enthusiastic and much more fired up about it. Added Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, What he said in Kansas brought us back down to basics. Durbin told CNNs State of the Union on Sunday that this is a make-or-break moment for the middle class in America. Entering 2012, Obama faces a set of economic numbers that have improved but that no incumbent would relish: unemployment of 8.6 percent in November, down from 9 percent in October; consumer confidence of 56, well below the level where a president typically gets reelected; and an economy that has created 100,000 or more jobs five months in a row the first time that has happened since April 2006. Politically, Obamas approval rating, as measured by Gallup, has been in the low

Many Iraqi politicians spent time in exile in Iran during Saddams repressive regime, and one of al-Malikis main allies anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is believed to spend most of his time in Iran. Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said how Baghdad chooses to orient itself will significantly influence the future of Iraqs relationship with the U.S. A lot of this really comes down to, what kind of role is Iraq going to play in regional security? Alterman said. Is it going to be a place where bad people come and go, or is it going to play a role in calming down a region that needs some calming down? The first hints as to how Iraq will assert itself in the region may come from how it handles the troubles in Syria, where a bloody government crackdown on protesters has killed more than 4,000 people, according to the United Nations. The Obama administration has called for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down. But Iraq has been much more circumspect, with al-Maliki warning of civil war if Assad falls and abstaining from Arab League votes suspending Syrias membership and imposing sanctions. Those positions align Iraq more closely with Iran, a key Syrian ally. 40s during the fall and hasnt topped 50 percent since last May. Polls typically show about three-quarters of voters view the nation on the wrong track. Republicans have blamed Obama for high unemployment and rising debt, contending that his policies have failed to lift America from recession. Mary Gail Gwaltney, a member of the Democratic National Committee from Las Cruces, N.M., said she felt stronger about Obama now because Im looking at the other partys field and they dont have a strong candidate. As Obama confronts the GOP field, many Democratic stalwarts said the presidents tone and message will be pivotal. Many activists said they were unhappy with Obamas attempt to reach concessions with Republicans last summer during summer negotiations over the governments borrowing limit. But they said they were reassured when he proposed a jobs bill in September and hit the road trying to sell the package.
one. And theres a reason for his unpopularity. It isnt because of his marriages or his Tiffanys expense account. It is because his erratic behavior and his inability to resist the sound of his own voice have caused Republicans to lose too many fights. Gingrichs campaign may tell the larger tale. Thanks to poor management, he has been playing catch-up in Iowa. He accumulated massive debt during his high-flying early days of the campaign. Might voters extrapolate that as one runs a campaign, one may also run the country? By comparison, Romneys campaign is a seamless, debt-free marvel of spreadsheets and bottom lines. This is not to diminish Gingrichs many good qualities, which even his detractors are eager to acknowledge. He is creative and stimulates fresh thinking. He is a unique legislator who knows history. He cuts a swath through any room and commands an audience as no other. But when a man who intends to lead the country cannot marshal the loyalty of those he has attempted to lead before, voters might pay heed. Then again, if Republicans want to make Democrats happy, Gingrich is their man. Kathleen Parkers email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

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The GOPs death wish

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anyone could feel comfortable sharing a beer. Or a keg. A sinner like the rest of us, hes familiar and comfortable as an old sofa. But no one other than Callista Gingrich thinks her husband can prevail in a general election. No. One. The consensus on Gingrich is so overwhelming that conventional wisdom has taken a holiday. That is, no one in Washington thinks he can win, and Washington is where Gingrich is known best. Instead of rallying to support him, former colleagues are going out of their way to politely say, He cant lead. Gingrichs record of leadership is demonstrably erratic. He is, in the words of former Sen. Jim Talent, who served with Gingrich from 19931999, unreliable. Another insider speaking to me privately was blunter: Hes unstable and everybody knows it, but no one wants to say it. Yes, hes a genius and is respected for his many great ideas. But hes Icarus. He flies too close to the sun. Examples of Gingrichs unreliability are plentiful and

soon will become familiar through political ads, including: Ethics violations when, just before he was sworn in as speaker of the House, Gingrich tried to cash in with a book contract. While campaigning even now, hes lining his pockets with book sales, profits that supporters may mistakenly believe are going toward the campaign. Throwing Paul Ryan under the bus by calling Ryans Medicare reform plan right-wing social engineering, though Gingrich later recanted and said he would implement the plan as an option while keeping the current system in place. Accepting $1.6 million in consulting fees from Freddie Mac to help convince conservatives not to dismantle the mortgage company, even as he called people who supported Freddie criminals. But this is Washington talking and too many Americans beyond the bubble dont want to hear what Washington has to say. They prefer to hear Gingrich say, Id rather be effective representing the American people than be popular inside Washington. This is music to the ears of those who have come to loathe and distrust all things Washington, even though Gingrich is as much a Washington insider as any-

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The 2012-13 Putnam County Retired Teachers Association Officers are, from left, Secretary Sharon King, Vice President Roger Luersman, President Ruth Ann Stechschulte and Treasurer Charlotte Ellis.

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The Putnam County Retired Teachers Association gathered at Pike Run Golf Course for its recent meeting. for 2012-13 officers were made and voted on. Serving as president will be Ruth Ann Stechschulte; vice president, Roger Luersman; secretary, Sharon King; and treasurer, Charlotte Ellis. The Ottawa Glandorf High School Show Choir, under the direction of Ted Ellerbrock, gave an outstanding performance of a selection of Christmas songs which all enjoyed. John Foulkes shared an invocation and the group enjoyed lunch. Co-President Rita Schnipke opened the business meeting. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and the treasurers report given. 110 correspondences have been made so far throughout 2011. The retirees brought children books to the meeting for Toys for Tots. A note from The Meadows of Leipsic was shared thanking the group for donated prizes for games. Members were requested to keep their e-mail addresses updated in order to receive current information. The Scholarship Committee will host a chicken BBQ dinner on April 12 at the Education Service Center in Ottawa. Reservations will need to be made early. Other meeting dates for 2012 are July 12, September 13 and December 13. Putnam County native and District II Director Jon Rockhold discussed HB 136 and suggested that members contact Rep. Lynn Watchmann to oppose the bill. Rockhold also encouraged attendance at the Spring Assembly set in Findlay. A memorial service was conducted by the present and incoming officers for PCRTA members who died during 2011. Door prizes were given. President Stechschulte acknowledged Co-Presidents Helen Devitt and Rita Schnipke for their dedication serving their 2010-11 term.

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St. Johns Logan Heiing battles Jeffersons Colin McConnahea during the 195-pound finals Saturday at the Lancer Invitational. Heiing won the match to finish 1st, McConnahea 2nd and St. Johns Brett Schwinnen placed 3rd. The Jays finished second and Jefferson fourth as a team.

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place in the 120-pound division. Zack Burk (3-1) took second in the 126-pound diviMIDDLE POINT sion. Also, Spencervilles Lincolnview High School Trevor Bockey defeated St. was the site of the annual Johns Wes Buettner 2-1 to Lincolnview Lancer Wrestling take third place. Invitational Saturday. Thirteen Pauldings Taylor Deatrick schools from around the area pinned Lincolnviews Kevin competed, with Ayersville Markward in the championtaking home the champion- ship match of the 132-pound ship with 275.5 points. St. division. St. Johns Justin Johns (opening the season Siefker placed eighth. belatedly) was second with Van Werts Sean Dorsch 229 points and Van Wert took (5-0) took home the 138third place with 216.5 points. pound title and St. Johns Other area schools finished Austin Martin placed third. as follows: Jefferson - fourth Van Werts Spencer Trisel (155.5), Spencerville (only (2-2) defeated Jeffersons seven weight categories rep- Aaron Parkins for seventh. resented) - sixth (142.5) and Daniel Thompson took Lincolnview - eighth (99.5). (5-0) first-place in the 145Ayersvilles Cade Mansfield pound division for Van Wert was names Most Valuable by defeating St. Johns Aaron Wrestler of the event. Deffenbaugh 13-3. Also, Jacquobe Markward placed Jeffersons Austin Lee pinned second for Lincolnview in Spencervilles Jimmy Lunz the 106-pound division. for fifth and Van Werts Will Lincolnviews Donavan Vibbert (2-2) took seventh. Burdy placed fourth and Van St. Johns Will Buettner Werts Korbin Schalois (1-4) defeated Van Werts Colten pinned Stivers Emmaline Royer (4-1) to win the 152Spitler to take fifth. pound division. Jeffersons Gaige Rassman St. Johns Logan Looser pinned Lincolnviews Alex took the 160-pound title, Van Rodriguez to take third in the Werts Jordan Daniels placed 113-pound division. Also, St. fourth (3-2) and Jeffersons Johns Jackson Donley pinned Darren Edinger fifth. By JIM COX Van Werts Ritchie Espinoza Luke Wrasman took Times Bulletin Correspondent (0-4) to place seventh. home the 170-pound title Van Werts Reed Baxter for St. Johns by defeating SPENCERVILLE The (2-2) defeated Stivers Zenon Lincolnviews Doug Hicks frantic pace of Saturday Olegueda 11-9 to take fifth See LANCER MEET, page 7A nights Spencerville/Fort Jennings game suited Bearcat coach Kevin Sensabaugh INC. just fine, as his team rolled to an 81-69 win over the 231 S. Walnut St. Musketeers. Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Spencerville is now 1-2, Fort Jennings 1-3. Phone: 419-238-6440 The pace of the Fax: 419-238-9715 game was exactly SELECTED INSPECTED GUARANTEED what we wanted, said Sensabaugh. I felt like 2011 CADILLAC DTS 2007 SATURN ION we had an advantage 4 door, pearl white, tan leather, 13K 4 door, 21K, lt. tan, 4 cyl., full power out front. Weve got 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA 2007 PONTIAC G5 some pretty good guards and 2.55 Silver/black cloth, loaded, 2K 2-door, white, 4 cyl, 44K I wanted to make sure that 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL 2007 SATURN QUAD COUPE we utilized that advantage, so 1-Silver, AWD, 12K, double moon, chromes Red, 38K we pressured them as much 2011 GMC ACADIA AWD 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & as we could. That was kind Di. white, double moon, tan leather, SLT, 12K COUNTRY TOURING Magnesium of the game plan, to pressure 2011 BUICK LUCERNE pearl coat, leather, sunroof, Nav., DVD, Stow the guards out front, get the CXL, 4 door, white, hot leather, 9K N Go! ball up and down the court, 2011 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2005 MERCURY SABLE LS so their big guys might wear Duratec., Lt. fern, tan cloth top, tan leather, LTZ Diamond white, gray, leather, moon, out. I knew their big guys loaded, 103K. chromes, nav., 4x4, 12K were good and theyd be hard 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY 2011 CHEVROLET to stop, so we wanted to make 4 door, shale, lady owned, 66K SUBURBAN LT them as tired as we could. 2004 PONTIAC VIBE 4 door, red, 4x4, every option, white, tan leather After an ice-cold first four moon, lady owned, 57K 2010 CHRYSLER 300C minutes, the first half was 2004 BUICK LESABRE LTD Hemi, AWD, special red, grey leather-roof, especially nice to the home Pewter, leather, mint, 59K chromes, nav., 6K, one of a kind team. The Cats only made 2003 CADILLAC DTS 2010 FORD ESCAPE one of their first 12 shots 4 door, black, loaded, 60K 4 dr., moon roof, 4WD, limited, silver, BK but were forcing a slew of 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & leather, 28K Musketeer turnovers. The

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DELPHOS Elida senior Reggie McAdams, heading to the University of Akron to play college hoops next fall, showed why Saturday night, pacing the Bulldogs to a 58-49 non-conference boys basketball victory over St. Johns at Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium. The Blue Jays were making their 2011-12 debut after a long run in the football playoffs, while the Bulldogs who also made a long playoff run improved to 4-0 on the young season. McAdams led the Bulldogs with 21 markers, throwing in eight boards and four blocked shots for good measure. Senior Cory Royster used his 6-4, 270-pound frame to put up a double-double for the Bulldogs: 14 counters and 11 rebounds, adding four blocked shots. Sophomore sharp-shooter Dakota Mathias missed the contest due to a calf injury. They were tough matchups for us. (Senior) Tanner (Calvelage) and (senior) Ben (Warnecke) had the main responsibility to defend Reggie and they made him earn everything, St. Johns coach Aaron Elwer explained. Royster is so tough to try and root out of there; I thought wed have good position on him at times but hed still get an offensive rebound. Those two also came into mention by Elida coach Denny Thompson. Reggie had a tough time tonight; he missed shots that I know he will make eventually, especially the 10-foot pull-ups, and it was pretty physical, Thompson noted. Cory just gives us another dimension we havent had for a while; a post presence. He not only can score and rebound but he has a great passing touch out of the paint. Plus, he gives us a defensive presence in the paint with his shot-blocking. St. Johns won the battle off the glass against the much-taller Bulldogs 33-32 (10-8 offensive) as junior

Bearcat boys outrun Musketeers 81-69

score after four minutes was a meager 5-4, Spencerville. Things changed drastically after that, however. The Bearcats missed only two shots in the next four minutes and rolled to a 22-10 lead before a 17-foot wing shot by freshman Nick Von Sossan and a last-second putback by Jeremy Kohli got the visitors within eight at 22-14. There was a huge differential in rebounds (158, Musketeers) but also in turnovers (9 by Fort Jennings, only 2 by Spencerville) in those first eight minutes. The Bearcats continued to roll in the second quarter, stretching the lead to 40-19, mainly via a 3-point blitz (3 by Dan Binkley and 1 by Ben Bowers). With the game threatening to get out of reach, though, Fort Jennings began a momentum turn in the last minute with an 8-0 run (2 layups by Brandon Kohli, a free throw by Cody Warnecke and an old-style 3-point play on a putback by Cody Warnecke). That kept Fort Jennings within striking distance -- 44-31 at the break. After the turnover-loaded first quarter, the Musketeers didnt have that problem. They erred only three times in the second period. The Cats were even better with the ball, having only four miscues in the first 16 minutes against the Fort Jennings zone. Musketeer fans were hoping to close the gap further in the third period but that didnt happen. The lead got as big as 58-37 at the 4:00 mark but the pesky visitors battled back to close to 66-53 before Devon Cook drilled a 3 from the right corner at the buzzer to make it 69-53. That trey was Spencervilles third of the period, the other two coming from Bowers and Binkley. Fort Jennings was a red-hot 10-of-14 from the field in the third period, Spencerville 9-of-17. The Musketeers continued to impress in the fourth period, the only quarter that they won. Nevertheless, the closest they got was the final margin of 12 points. The field goal shooting percentages turned out to be identical -- 46 percent for each team (Spencerville 32-of-70, Fort Jennings 28-of-61); however, the Cats had 11 3-pointers, the Musketeers only five. Free-throw shooting wasnt a factor, with the Bearcats hitting 60 percent (6-of-10), the Musketeets 57 percent (8-of14). Fort Jennings barely won the rebounding battle 34-30 but lost the turnover war with

Elida defenders Cory Royster, Ebin Stratton and Reggie McAdams surround St. Johns junior Curtis Geise as he acrobatically earns a trip to the free-throw line Saturday night at Arnzen Gymnasium. He led the Jays with 21 but the visiting Bulldogs got the 8-point win. Ryan Buescher had eight hosts closing their halftime and juniors Curtis Geise and deficit to 28-26 on two Geise Seth Bockey five each. Geise freebies (13 markers at the dropped in 21 counters and half) at 1:07. Calvelage added 10 before The game remained close fouling out. Sophomore cen- in the third stanza, with five ter Spencer Ginter (6-4) was ties and two lead changes out due to injury. the largest lead by either side The Jays unveiled their being five. That was 44-39 new offense and got off to a when Bulldog senior Jeremy quick 4-0 lead on their first Newby took a steal mid-court two possessions. However, and paid it in with 15 ticks both teams struggled shoot- showing. ing in the first period against McAdams was never bigthe others defense, combin- ger than in the fourth period. ing for 8-of-25 from the floor. After the Jays closed to within A putback by Royster with 48-47 on a drive by Buescher 1:04 showing got the visi- with 3:25 left, McAdams took tors within 12-11 at the end command, scoring eight of of one. his 10 fourth-period points Elida spurted to start the down the stretch. That includsecond stanza, netting the first ed 4-of-6 free throws as Elida eight markers to take the lead was 7-of-12 (21-of-32 for the on three singles by McAdams night for 65.6%) in the span at 6:45. The Jays countered to subdue the hosts. with seven in a row to tie it Both teams took extreme at 19 on a triple by Geise. care of the ball with only nine Neither team could sustain turnovers each. a run from then on, with the Our goal is to be under 12.

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For the first game, with only nine practices and being our first action with a new offense, I was extremely happy with that, Elwer added. I was very pleased with our energy and enthusiasm tonight. We competed very well against a quality team. Elida canned 17-of-41 shots (3-of-9 triples) for 41.5 percent. They collected 14 fouls and host Wapakoneta 6 p.m. Friday. It was tough tonight with not having Dakota one of our primary outside shooters and only playing six in a hostile environment. It has been a long time since weve won in this gym, Thompson added. St. Johns notched 16-of52 fielders (5-of-24 long range) for 30.8 percent and 12-of-14 singles (85.7%). They added 20 fouls and visit Minster 6:30 p.m. Friday. The Elida junior varsity improved to 3-1 with a 45-34 triumph. David Diller delivered 15 to the Bulldog cause, while sophomore Eric Clark dropped in three 3s for nine points for the Jays.

VARSITY ELIDA (58) Ebin Stratton 1-0-2, Mike McDonald 2-4-8, Jeremy Newby 2-0-4, Reggie McAdams 4-13-21, Aric Thompson 3-0-9, Cory Royster 5-4-14. Totals 17-21-58. ST. JOHNS (49) Ryan Buescher 1-3-5, Alex Clark 2-0-5, Tanner Calvelage 4-2-10, Ben Warnecke 2-0-5, Curtis Geise 7-4-21, Cody Looser 0-1-1, Andrew Metzger 0-2-2, Josh Rode 0-0-0, Seth Bockey 0-0-0. Totals 16-12-49. Score by Quarters: Elida 11 17 16 14 - 58 St. Johns 12 14 13 10 - 49 Three-point goals: Elida, Thompson 3; St. Johns, Geise 3, Clark, Warnecke, ------JUNIOR VARSITY ELIDA (45) Austin Allemeier 1-0-3, Bryan Romey 2-0-4, Max Stambaugh 0-0-0, Louis Gray 3-0-7, David Diller 4-4-15, James Simpson 2-0-4, Trent Cutlip 0-33, Darius Relford 0-0-0, Trent Long 3-07, Jordan Greeley 0-0-0, Jeff Horner 0-0-0, Brandon Stinson 1-0-2. Totals 16-7/8-45. ST. JOHNS (34) Aaron Hellman 2-2-7, Eric Clark 3-0-9, Ben Wrasman 0-0-0, Ryan Koester 3-1-8, Nick Bockey 0-0-0, Cole Fischbach 0-0-0, Evan Hays 2-0-4, Tyler Conley 1-2-4, Eric Gerberick 0-00, Jake Csukker 0-2-2. Totals 11-7/934. Score by Quarters: Elida 4 14 11 16 - 45 St. Johns 11 8 4 11 - 34 Three-point goals: Elida, Diller 3, Allemeier, Gray, Long; St. Johns, Clark 3, Hellman, Koester.

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Fort Jennings (69) Wiedeman 1 1-2 4, Neidert 3 0-0 7, Cody Warnecke 3 4-7 10, Jeremy Kohli 8 0-0 17, Kurt Warnecke 9 3-4 23, Brandon Kohli 3 0-1 6, Von Sossan 1 0-0 2, Wallenhorst 0 0-0 0. Totals 28 8-14 69. Spencerville (81) Binkley 8 0-0 21, Eli Bowers 5 2-2 12, Goeke 4 2-5 10, Roberts 1 0-0 2, Corso 0 2-2 2, McCormick 4 0-0 8, Ben Bowers 6 0-1 15, Cook 4 0-0 11, Koverman 0 0-0 0. Totals 32 6-10 81. Score by Quarters: Fort Jennings 14 17 22 16 - 69 Spencerville 22 22 25 12 - 81 Three-point field goals: Fort Jennings 5 (K. Warnecke 2, Neidert, C. Warnecke, J. Kohli), Spencerville 11 (Binkley 5, B. Bowers 3, Cook 3). JV score: 37-24 (Spencerville).

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Third-period spurt lifts Lady Jeffcats over Kalida

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By JIM METCALFE

KALIDA Jefferson outscored Kalida 16-3 in the third period to send the Lady Wildcats on to a 56-39 non-conference girls basketball victory Saturday afternoon at the Wildcat Den of Kalida High School. Kalida (3-2) trailed 23-20 at the half and tied Lewis it at 23 on a basket and 1-of-2 free throws by senior Haley McIntyre (team-high 9 points, 5 boards). Jefferson (4-0) then threw a shutout the rest of the stanza. On the other end of the floor, the Red and White took the lead for good on a 3-ball from freshman Brooke Culp and was off to the races. With six different girls putting at least two points in the scorebook, they rolled off the next 16 markers to seize a 39-23 edge on two singles by McIntyre sophomore MaKayla Binkley with 25.6 ticks on the board. We struggled defensively the first half; we werent effective. We didnt press much but we played better ball containment; we kept everything in front of us, Jefferson mentor Dave Hoffman, who won his 389th game as the girls coach, explained. We were giving up too many easy shots the first half; fortunately, Kalida was missing them. We took those easy shots away and forced them to shoot outside; again, they werent hitting them and we limited them to one shot. We rebounded and that got us rolling. The LadyCats finally broke their scoreless drought on a basket at 7:01 by junior Julia Vandemark. That jump-started a 14-3 span that got the hosts within 42-36 on 1-of-2 free throws by senior Alexis Wurth at 4:05. However, the visiting felines answered that splurge with one of their own. Two freebies by senior Courtney Lewis (game-high 18 markers with 3 treys; 5 boards) at 4:02, followed by her 3-ball at 2:22 and two more of her singles, pushed the Delphos lead back to 49-37 and effectively ended the Kalida challenge. We werent hitting our shots from inside or out. What I felt was most disappointing was we let them affect our defense, Kalida coach Adam Huber noted. We didnt back well enough, gave up too much off the dribble and didnt help like we usually do. We had good possessions with the ball; we just couldnt put the ball in the hole. Kalida made use of its inside strength in the first period to get to the free-throw line. However, they could not take advantage, hitting only 2-of-8 from charity (10-of-24 overall for 41.7%). Forcing seven Jefferson miscues in the canto (18 total versus 16 of their own), they still managed to build up a 14-7 lead on a transition layup by junior Kaylyn Verhoff (8 points, 6 in the period; 3 thefts) with 40 seconds left before a triple by Lewis from the right wing with 10 ticks showing put the scoreboard at 14-12, Kalida. Delphos senior Kennedy (Continued from Page 6A) 8-1 in the championship match. Spencervilles Tyler Shumate (9-1) took second in the 182-pound division and Jeffersons Tyler Foust pinned Van Werts Tyler Turnwald (3-2) to place third. St. Johns Logan Heiing defeated Jeffersons Colin McConnahea for first in the 195-pound division. St. Johns Brett Schwinnen took third and Spencervilles Tyler Dues defeated Adas Brady Pitney for seventh. Jeffersons Curtis Miller defeated Spencervilles Lucas Krouskop (8-2) for first in the 220-pound division and St. Johns Adam Haunhorst pinned Spencervilles Jacob Yahl for third. Spencervilles Jake Bellows took fifth and Van Werts Steven Kopp (2-3) pinned Adas Jarod Woodland for seventh. Van Werts Jimmy Hardman (4-0) defeated teammate Terrin Contreras (4-1) 5-2 to take first at 285. Spencervilles Logan

Boggs (15 markers, 5 caroms, 5 steals) picked up her second foul at 4:45. Kalida got a trey from senior Nicole Kaufman (7 counters, 4 boards) to commence the second stanza but the Red and White began to outrebound Kalida (3733 overall, 12-15 offensive, as senior Megan G i l d e n seized 11). They took advantage of Kalidas Gilden cold shooting 2-of-10 in the canto (14of-49 for the night, 1-of-12 downtown, for 28.6%) and managed 5-of-13 of their own (20-of-46 long range, 5-of-16 from 3-land, for 43.5%). A free throw by Boggs with 2:00 showing finished off the half at 23-20, Jefferson. Delphos hit 11-of-17 at the line (64.7%) and added 21 fouls. They will visit Crestview 6 p.m. Thursday. We got some good minutes out of our bench: Kaufman Brooke, MaKayla and (sophomore) Rileigh (Stockwell) in particular gave us some good minutes. I think they matured a little bit today with their learning, Hoffman added. One area of concern was we put them at the line too much. Fortunately, they didnt make many but we need to improve on that. Kalida totaled 17 fouls and will host Fort Jennings 1 p.m. Saturday. We continue to struggle at the line; we have been about 50 percent on the year, Huber added. We came out aggressive and got to the line that is our game plan every night but we didnt take advantage. We arent the best shooting team, so we have to try to manufacture extra possessions, off of turnovers and second chances. Kalida won the junior varsity matchup 35-25. Sophomore Elizabeth Turnwald topped the LadyCats with 13 and freshman Jackie Gardner added 10. Sophomore Brooke Hesseling countered with seven for Jefferson (2-2).

Thompson paces Wildcats past Commodores 66-55

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By Mallory Kemper

DELPHOS Jeffersons boys basketball team had lost its first three contests of the 2011-12 season when the Perry Commodores paid a visit to The Stage Saturday night. Thanks to sophomore Ross Thompsons 20 points (a career high), 16 rebounds and six assists, that was quickly taken care of in a 66-55 victory. The Wildcats improved to 1-3 while Perry falls to 1-2. Perry took a quick 9-6 lead with a 3-pointer by freshman Jarod Poling at the 4:22 mark of the first quarter. The Commodores kept on rolling with a steal and layin from senior Kevontae Steele to grab a 16-6 lead. A bucket from freshman Nick Fitch brought the Wildcats within eight, 16-8 at the end of the opening quarter. The Wildcats went on an 8-0 run to open the second quarter with baskets from senior Nick Dunlap and Thompson. T.J. Sloan hit a triple to put the Commodores back on top, 19-16, at the 4:30 mark. However, the Wildcats finished the half with a 14-9 span, taking a 30-25 lead with a Thompson jumper but a Poling 3-pointer at the buzzer ended the half at 30-28, Jefferson. A 3-pointer from Dunlap and a quick bucket by Thompson gave Jefferson a 4-point lead, 38-34, at the 3:40 mark of the third quarter. Perry tied the game at 42-42 but Jefferson ended on a 4-0 run to close out the third quarter up 46-44. The Wildcats carried their momentum into the

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fourth quarter and took a 10-point lead with buckets from Thompson and Dunlap. The Commodores kept fighting and a steal by Steele and a jumper from Shaquille Douglas brought Perry within five at the 4:05 mark. Jefferson would only give up six points in the last four minutes of action and held on to get their first victory of the season, 66-55. I felt like we needed this win to give our guys confidence; every timeout, we were getting better and more confident going back out on the floor, Jefferson coach Marc Smith said. Their pressure caused us some problems early but once we overcame that, I thought we did a really good job of executing in the half-court set. Dunlap led all scorers with a career-high 22 points and senior Tony George (careerhigh 5 assists) finished with 10 points. The Wildcats shot 26-of-49 overall (2-of-9 3s) for 53.1 percent but only 12-of-24 free throws (50%). They outrebounded Perry 39-36 (11-15 offensive) and had 15 turnovers to eight for Perry. We knew we needed to Tom Morris photo score in the paint and our Jefferson senior Shayn Klingers efforts are rewarded ability to finish in the paint didnt work tonight, Perry with a bucket against Perry Saturday night at The Stage. coach Matt Tabler said. If The Wildcats won their first game in 2011 with an 11-point youre unable to score in the victory. Perry won the junior var- Score by Quarters: 14 13 - 55 paint, then we cant get our Perry 16 12 sity contest 66-59. Jefferson 8 22 16 20 - 66 outside shooters open and that Three-point goals: Perry, Poling Jefferson begins NWC play was the big inability on the Friday by hosting Crestview. 2, Sloan, Smith, Steele; Jefferson, Dunlap 2. offensive end. JV score: 66-59 (Perry). Steele had a team-high PERRY (55) Kevontae Steele 8-2-19, Shaquille 19 points and six steals. 2-2-7, T.J. Douglas finished with eight Douglas 3-2-8, Drew Smith2-0-6, Quis Sloan 3-0-7, Jarod Poling Woods 2-0-4, Luster 2-0-4. Totals points. Sloan and Drew Smith each had seven points. Perry 22-6-55. JEFFERSON (66) canned 22-of-64 shots (4-ofNick Dunlap 9-2-22, Ross Thompson 8-3-20, Tony George 3-418 downtown) for 34.4 per- 10, Nick Fitch 3-0-6, Shayn Klinger REGULAR RETAIL cent and 7-of-10 free throws 2-1-5, Zach Ricker 1-0-2, Austin Jettinghoff 0-1-1. Totals 26-12-66. 9 different insulated (70%).

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VARSITY JEFFERSON (56) Samantha Thitoff 1-0-2, Courtney Lewis 5-5-18, Brooke Culp 1-0-3, Kennedy Boggs 6-2-15, Katie Goergens 0-0-0, Rileigh Stockwell 2-0-4, Megan Gilden 4-0-8, Makayla Binkley 1-3-5, Elizabeth Schosker 0-1-1. Totals 20-11-56. KALIDA (39) Katie Schmitz 0-0-0, Summer Holtkamp 1-1-3, Julia Vandemark 2-04, Nicole Kaufman 3-0-7, Alexis Wurth 0-1-1, Kaylyn Verhoff 3-2-8, Amy Smith 0-2-2, Elizabeth Turnwald 0-0-0, Kristi Honigfort 0-0-0, Haley McIntyre 3-39, Brandi Merschman 2-1-5. Totals 14-10-39. Score by Quarters: Jefferson 12 11 16 17 - 56 Kalida 14 6 3 16 - 39 Three-point goals: Lewis 3, Boggs, Culp; Kalida, Kaufman. ----JUNIOR VARSITY JEFFERSON (25) Sarah Thitoff 0-0-0, Heather Pohlman 1-2-5, Lindsay Deuel 0-00, Shelby Koenig 1-0-2, Samantha Branham 0-0-0, Brooke Hesseling 2-37, Bethany Kaverman 0-0-0, Jasmine McDougall 0-0-0, Hannah Sensibaugh 2-0-5, Gabrielle Pimpas 2-2-6. Totals 8-7/9-25. KALIDA (35) Katie Schmitz 0-1-1, Kiersten Recker 1-0-2, MaKenna Vorst 0-0-0, Nicole Recker 1-0-2, Jackie Gardner 5-0-10, Kennedy Hoffman 0-1-1, Nicole Reindel 1-0-2, Katelyn Kortokrax 0-00, Kylie Siebeneck 0-2-2, Elizabeth Turnwald 6-1-13, Kristi Honigfort 1-0-2. Totals 15-5/10-35. Score by Quarters: Jefferson 9 8 2 6 - 25 Kalida 14 9 11 1 - 35 Three-point goals: Jefferson, Pohlman, Sensibaugh; Kalida, none.

Vandermark (9-1) defeated Jeffersons Geoff Ketcham for fifth. Jefferson hosts Spencerville and Cory-Rawson for a trimatch Tuesday (6 p.m.), while St. Johns entertains Jefferson and Spencerville in Saturdays Allen County Invite (10 a.m.). Lincolnview is off until Dec. 23 at Huron Invitational.

Buettner (SJ) 2-1; Seibert (CO) maj. dec. Jeffries (ST) 17-5; Alexander (FV) pin Fackler (AY), 1:51. 132: Deatrick (PA) pin Kevin Markward (LV), 2:45; Bowler (CO) dec. Gough (ST); Dewitt (FV) maj. dec. Shreve (AY) 17-8; Schlater (CO) pin Justin Siefker (SJ), 3:24. 138: Sean Dorsch (VW) maj. dec. Meyer (DE) 13-3; Austin Martin (SJ) maj. dec. J. Martin (FV) 12-2; Cole Bellows (SV) pin Williams (DE); Spencer Trisel (VW) pin Aaron Parkins (DJ), :58. 145: Daniel Thompson (VW) maj. dec. Aaron Deffenbaugh (SJ) 13-3; Botek (DE) dec. Czartoski (FV) 7-6; Austin Lee (DJ) pin Jimmy Lunz (SV), 1:43; Will Vibbert (VW) pin Anthony Hunter (ST), 1:26. 152: Will Buettner (SJ) dec. Colten Royer (VW) 9-4; Clark (AY) pin Turner (ST), :19; Hannah (AD) pin Chris Truesdale (DJ), 3:20; Hamond (FV) pin English (AD), 2:47. 160: Logan Looser (SJ) dec. Meyer (FV) 9-6; Fink (CO) dec. Jordan Daniels (VW) 8-1; Darren Edinger (DJ) pin Olivarez (AY), 2:06; Jarrell (PA) pin McCallister (ST), 4:00. 170: Luke Wrasman (SJ) dec. Doug Hicks (LV) 8-1; Casarez (DE) pin Hahn (PA), 1:14; Beach (AD) dec. Wooten (AY) 8-7; Martinez (DE) pin Clune (CO), 3:07. 182: Ankney (AY) tech. fall Tyler Shumate (SV) 16-0; Tyler Foust (DJ) pin Tyler Turnwald (VW), 5:32; Deatrick (PA) maj. dec. Woodland (AD) 14-1; Mohr (PA) pin Valdez (PA), :34. 195: Logan Heiing (SJ) dec. Colin McConnahea (DJ) 8-1; Brett Schwinnen (SJ) dec. Bergeon (AY) 2-1; Schindler (PA) pin Rossman (FV), :44; Tyler Dues (SV) dec. Brady Pitney (AD) 10-5. 220: Curtis Miller (DJ) tech. fall Lucas Krouskop (SV) 20-4; Adam Haunhorst (SJ) pin Jacob Yahl (SV), :54; Jake Bellows (SV) pin Fry (AY), 1:40; Steven Kopp (VW) pin Woodland (AD), :49. 285: James Hardman (VW) dec. Terrin Contreras (VW) 5-2; Friesner (AY) dec. Shininger (FV) 3-0; Logan Vandemark (SV) dec. Geoff Ketcham (DJ) 7-4; Jarrell (PA) pin Vermillion (AD), :56. ----2011 Arcadia Invitational Wrestling Tournament Team Scores: Arcadia/Wayne Trace 264.5, Riverdale 190.5, CoryRawson 182.5, Plymouth 179.0, Columbus Grove 149.5, Montpelier 100.0, Findlay 88.5, Van Buren 75.0, Patrick Henry 73.0, No. Baltimore 64.0, Buckeye Central 59.5. (Due to an error in scoring, Wayne Trace was awarded their match points in Round 1) Most Valuable Wrestler: 138pound champion Kameran Clemens (WT). Placers - Listed by Pool Format then Weight Class 106 - Two Pools: 1. Martin (RI), md 14-0; 2. Taylor (WT); 3. Tregg Keysor (CG), 10-4; 4. Sedler (AR); 5. Meyer (CR), 4:35; 6. Ramge (FI). 113 - Round Robin: 1. C. Bowman (AR); 2. Matheny (RI); 3. Corey (VB); 4. M. Baxter (WT); 5. King (PL); 6. Ries (MO). 120 - Two Pools: 1. Smith (CR), md 20-9; 2. Stahl (WT); 3. Brett Sampson

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(CG), 9-7; 4. T. Bowman (AR); 5. Tackett (PL), 9-5; 6. Taylor (MO). 126 - Two Pools: 1. Kieffer (AR), md 15-1; 2. Miller (WT); 3. Swisher (CR), INJ; 4. Zaine Cotterman (WT); 5. Hinojosa (PH), 6-3; 6. Ries (MO). 132 - Two Pools: 1. Schrader (PL), 6-5; 2. Lewis (AR); 3. Showalter (WT), 4:41; 4. Clark (RI); 5. Ward (VB), 7-3; 6. Snyder (BC). 138 - Two Pools: 1. Clemens (WT), 1:15; 2. Dylan Kleman (CG); 3. T. Bowman (RI), md 11-1; 4. Donnersbach (PL); 5. Hitzeman (MO), 4:16; 6. Hessling (FI). 145 - Two Pools: 1. Smith (AR), 10-7; 2. Zach Cotterman (WT); 3. Knoll (RI), 8-6; 4. Hartman (CR); 5. Womack (FI), 4:30; 6. Jonah Shank (CG). 152 - Three Pools: 1. Temple (WT); 2. Simpson (CR); 3. Butcher (PL); 4. Hunter Giesige (CG); 5. McCoy (RI); 6. Reese (PH). 160 - Three Pools: 1. Heath (CR); 2. Palmer (PH); 3. Bame (AR); 4. Benner (MO); 5. D. Arnold (PL); 6. West (WT). 170 - Two Pools: 1. Colman (AR), 5:41; 2. Horn (PL); 3. Headington (RI), 4:18; 4. Brandon Benroth (CG); 5. Jones (MO), 1:53; 6. Welker (RI). 182 - Two Pools: 1. Parsons (PL), 11-7; 2. Hand (MO); 3. Settlemire (FI), md 16-6; 4. Will Selhorst (CG); 5. Pierce (WT), 1:01; 6. Marty Stever (CG). 195 - Two Pools: 1. Ishmael (NB), 6:35 OT; 2. Gavin Windau (CG); 3. Goodrich (RI), 0:44; 4. T. Arnold (PL); 5. Harris (WT), 1:20; 6. Miranda (VB). 220 - Two Pools: 1. Findley (NB) 8-5; 2. Sanchez (AR); 3. Wright (PH), 1:20; 4. Sexton (VB); 5. Wilfer (BC), 7-3; 6. Norling (WT). 285 - Two Pools: 1. Kissell (BC), 2:42; 2. Karhoff (CR); 3. Diller (AR), 9-2; 4. Molina (FI); 5. Hughes (PL), 9-2; 6. Pfiester (RI). Columbus Grove Wrestlers: Round 5/Two Pools: 106: Taylor (WT) dec. Tregg Keysor (CG) 16-15. 120: Stahl (WT) maj. dec. Brett Sampson (CG) 10-2. 126: Eldridge (PL) maj. dec. Christian Stechschulte (CG) 11-2. 138: Dylan Kleman (CG) dec. Bowman (RI) 6-1. 145: Jonah Shank (CG) pin Richman (PL), 1:52. 170: Horn (PL) maj. dec. Brandon Benroth (CG) 8-0; Alex Burgei (CG) pin Jones (MO), 1:15. 182: Hand (MO) pin Marty Stever (CG), 3:50. 195: Gavin Windau (CG) tech. fall Goodrich (RI) 21-4. 285: Alex Shaffer (CG) pin Snyder (NB), 3:21. Round 4/Two Pools: 106: Tregg Keysor (CG) pin Dewire (MO) 1:20. 120: Brett Sampson (CG) tech. fall Taylor (MO) 23-8. 138: Dylan Kleman

(CG) dec. Cole (PH) 8-2. 145: Hartman (CR) pin Jonah Shank (CG), 3:41. 170: Brandon Benroth (CG) pin Frost (VB), 1:10; Colman (AR) pin Eric Otto (CG), 1:48. 182: Settlemire (FI) pin Marty Stever (CG), 3:08; Parsons (PL) pin Will Selhorst (CG), 1:48. 195: Gavin Windau (CG), bye. Round 3/Two Pools: 126: Kieffer (AR) pin Christian Stechschulte (CG), 0:32. 138: Dylan Kleman (CG) dec. Hitzeman (MO) 7-0. 145: Jonah Shank (CG) pin Swartz (NB), 1:13. 170: Horn (PL) pin Alex Burgei (CG), 1:32; Welker (RI) pin Eric Otto (CG), 0:55 182: Will Selhorst (CG), bye. 195: Gavin Windau (CG) pin Channell (PL), 2:15. 285: Pfiester (RI) pin Alex Shaffer (CG), 3:32. Round 2/Two Pools: 106: Tregg Keysor (CG), bye. 120: Brett Sampson (CG) pin Hayes (RI), 1:15. 126: Zaine Cotterman (WT) pin Christian Stechschulte (CG), 1:07. 145: Zach Cotterman (WT) pin Jonah Shank (CG), 1:29. 170: Frost (VB) pin Alex Burgei (CG), 2:44; Brandon Benroth (CG) pin Jones (MO), 5:52; Miller (CR) tech. fall Eric Otto (CG). 15-0. 182: Marty Stever (CG), bye; Will Selhorst (CG) pin Jones (MO), 2:48. 285: Molina (FI) pin Alex Shaffer (CG), 1:54. Round 1/Two Pools: 106: Tregg Keysor (CG) tech. fall Meyer (CR) 16-0. 120: Brett Sampson (CG) pin Balko (FI), 3:12. 126: Ries (MO) pin Christian Stechschulte (CG), 2:58. 138: Dylan Kleman (CG) pin Justin (VB), 1:16. 170: Brandon Benroth (CG) pin Alex Burgei (CG), 1:59; Headington (RI) pin Eric Otto (CG), 0:28. 182: Marty Stever (CG) dec. Leora (PL) 9-7; Pierce (WT) pin Will Selhorst (CG), 4:46. 195: Gavin Windau (CG) pin Harris (WT), 2:58. 285: Karhoff (CR) pin Alex Shaffer (CG), 2:23. Pool 12/Three 4-man Pools Consolation 2: 152: Hunter Giesige (CG) pin McCoy (RI), 0:38. Consolation 3: 152: Reese (PH) pin Hunter Giesige (CG), 2:16. Round 3: 152: Reese (PH) maj. dec. Connor Schroeder (CG) 17-4; Hunter Giesige (CG) pin Hill (AR), 4:26. 160: Alec Gladwell (CG) pin Holtgreven (VB), 1:11. Round 2: 152: Connor Schroeder (CG) over Pruden (FI) forfeit; Hunter Giesige (CG) pin Crissman (VB), 1:57. 160: Palmer (PH) dec. Alec Gladwell (CG) 9-3. Round 1: 152: Temple (WT) pin Connor Schroeder (CG), 0:53; Simpson (CR) pin Hunter Giesige (CG), 3:16. 160: Arnold (PL) dec. Alec Gladwell (CG) 8-7.

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By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas The bloody drug war in Mexico shows no sign of relenting. Neither do calls for tighter border security amid rising fears of spillover violence. This hardly seems a time the U.S. would be willing to allow people to cross the border legally from Mexico without a customs officer in sight. But in this rugged, remote West Texas terrain where wading across the shallow Rio Grande undetected is all too easy, federal authorities are touting a proposal to open an unmanned port of entry as a security upgrade. By the spring, kiosks could open up in Big Bend National Park allowing people from the tiny Mexican town of Boquillas del Carmen to scan their identity documents and talk to a customs officer in another location, at least 100 miles away. The crossing, which would be the nations first such port of entry with Mexico, has sparked opposition from some who see it as counterintuitive in these days of heightened border security. Supporters say the crossing would give the isolated Mexican town long-awaited access to U.S. commerce, improve conservation efforts and be an unlikely target for criminal operations. People that want to be engaged in illegal activities along the border, ones that are engaged in those activities now, theyre still going to do it, said William Wellman, Big Bend National Parks superintendent. But youd have to be a real idiot to pick the only place with security in 300 miles of the border to try to sneak across. The proposed crossing from Boquillas del Carmen leads to a vast expanse of rolling scrub, cut by sandyfloored canyons and violent volcanic rock outcroppings. The Chihuahuan desert wilderness is home to mountain lions, black bears and roadrunners, sparsely populated by an occasional camper and others visiting the 800,000acre national park. Customs and Border Protection, which would run the port of entry, says the proposal is a safe way to allow access to the towns residents, who currently must travel 240 road miles to the nearest legal entry point. It also would allow park visitors to visit the town. If the crossing is approved, Border Patrol would have eight agents living in the park in addition to the parks 23 law enforcement rangers. I think its actually going to end up making security better, CBP spokesman William Brooks said. Once youve crossed youre still not anywhere. Youve got a long ways to go and weve got agents who are in the area. We have agents who patrol. We have checkpoints on the paved roads leading away from the park. A public comment period runs through Dec. 27 on the estimated $2.3 million project, which has support at the highest levels of government from both countries. But U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican member of the House Homeland Security committee, questioned the wisdom of using resources to make it easier to cross the border. We need to use our resources to secure the border rather than making it easier to enter in locations where we already have problems with illegal crossings, McCaul said in an email. There is more to the oversight of legal entry than checking documents. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) needs to be physically present at every point of entry in order to inspect for contraband, detect suspicious behavior and, if necessary, act on what they encounter.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 There is a good chance that the kind of friends you like to hang out with will shift in the year ahead. People with a practical look to the future might draw you into their circle. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- An ambitious objective isnt apt to be fulfilled, because its likely that youll only be willing to wish for what you want but not eager to work for it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you hear about something that sounds wonderful but requires a large outlay of cash, dont jump in without first checking out its bona fides. Naivete could cost a bundle. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Someone on whom youre counting for help concluding a very complicated matter might let you down. You could be in trouble unless you have a backup plan ready, just in case. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A job youve been putting off for quite some time might become a thorn in your side. Dont waste any more time making excuses -- get down to business as promptly as possible. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Wanting things and being able to afford them are two entirely different matters. Dont let your extravagant whims overwhelm your common sense and land you in debt. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Some of your objectives arent likely to be achieved, because it isnt likely that youll get organized or be persistent enough to do what it takes to realize your aims. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Be very careful of what you voice about others, even those who may deserve being put in his or her place. Unfortunately, what you say and how you say it could make you look bad. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If being friends with someone is predicated purely upon what they can do for you, the relationship is likely to fall flat. It might be wise to examine your reasons for this kind of behavior. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It wouldnt be smart to get into a fingerpointing contest with an associate at work, because there is no way it will make either of you smell nice. 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040 Services
ALTERATIONS BY Donna. Over 40 years experience. 737 Jennings Street. PH. 419-605-8136. LAMP REPAIR Table or floor. Come to our store. Hohenbrink TV. 419-695-1229

590 House For Rent

3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath, electric heat. $525/month includes stove, refrigerator. 426 W. Clime, Delphos. 419-235-3572. 3 BR, 1 BA, W/D hook-up, 1 car attached garage. $425/mo. + Deposit. No pets. Call (419)695-6412.

620 Duplex For Rent

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

890 Autos for Sale

840 Mobile Homes

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

095 Child Care

A VERY caring and dependable babysitter with many years of experience has openings. Infants welcome. Call 419-230-0154.

600 Apts. for Rent

1BR APT for rent, appliances, electric heat, laundry room, No pets. $400/month, plus deposit, water included. 320 N. Jefferson. 419-852-0833. NICE 1 BR upstairs apt. Includes range, refrigerator & 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. Third St., Delphos. $325/mo. Call 419-692-2184 or 419-204-5924

2009 MERCURY Mariner Premier, 32,000 miles. Light Blue, 4-cyl., FWD, 26 mpg. avg. Asking $18,500. (419)303-6347 3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath, Delphos. washer/dryer hook-up, garage. $450/mo. + $450 security deposit. Available Jan. 1. Ph.419-233-0083.

Free & Low Price 920 Merchandise

WOODEN TODDLER high chair, no tray, $10. Ph. 419-692-2752.

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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 Metals America, our reputation for high quality products and customer satisfaction 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 experience--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, profitsharing, and excellent fringe benefits, including medical, dental, life, vision, 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 qualifications and salary history to:

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290 Wanted to Buy

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

HAVE TO GO!
GM SUPPLIER PRICING FOR EVERYONE!

Cash for Gold

2330 Shawnee Rd. Lima (419) 229-2899

0% FINANCING!
0% FINANCING! in lieu of rebate on all 2011 Silverados

300 Household Goods 810 Auto Repairs/ Parts/Acc.

BED: NEW QUEEN pillow-top mattress set, can deliver $125. Call (260)267-9079.

2011 Buick Regal Turbo

CXL Turbo Sedan, 6 spd auto transmission heated, leather seats, AM/FM stereo CD w/USB port, up to 33 MPG EPA estimate

501 Misc. for Sale

CENTRAL BOILER outdoor wood furnaces starting 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 PAPASON CHAIR from Pier One, $75. Childs oak rocking chair from Westrich, $35. Both in excellent condition. 419-692-7224.

Midwest Ohio Auto Parts Specialist

Windshields Installed, New Lights, Grills, Fenders,Mirrors, Hoods, Radiators 4893 Dixie Hwy, Lima

MSRP $29,495 SUPPLIER PRICE $28,856 REBATE -$3,000

Ext. Cab, 4x4 Z71

ONLY

2011 Chev. Silverado 1500

25,856* 28,940* 31,293* 37,298*

$ $

1-800-589-6830

4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Includes check and adjust camber & toe front and rear. Additional parts & labor may be required on some vehicles. See Service Advisor for details.

64

95
plus parts & tax

AAP ST. MARYS CORP. 1100 McKinley Road St. Marys, OH 45885 Attention: Human Resources-DK

5.3 V8, 6 SPD., auto transmission, 18 alum. wheels, ALL STAR PKG.

MSRP $36,024 SUPPLIER PRICE $33,945 REBATE -$5,005

Crew Cab, 4x4, Z71

RAABE
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2011 Chev. Silverado 1500

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5.3 V8, 18 alum. wheels, remote start ALL STAR EDITION.

www.raabeford.com
LAST CHANCE - WHOLESALE PRICING
6990 2007 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT 500 500HP, 6 speed, one owner, white, with red stripes, 20K mi. ...................... $29,500 7040 2006 CADILLAC STS 4 DR leather/Onstar/V6, plum, 44K mi. ............................................................. $15,500 7050 2008 MERCURY MILAN 4 dr. sdn., FWD, vapor silver, 28mpg, 42K mi. ................................................ $12,800 6993A 2007 FORD TAURUS SEL 4dr sdn, gold, 61K mi ............................................................................................ $8,695 7029A 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO 4DR LT, black, 34 mpg highway, 21K mi. ............................................................. $8,900

MSRP $38,535 SUPPLIER PRICE $36,298 REBATE -$5,005

Crew Cab, 4x4

2011 Chev. Silverado 2500

ONLY

580 For Rent or Lease

DELPHOS SELF Storage on Gressel Drive: Maximum security achieved inside our fenced facility with access via your personal gate code. Why settle for less? Phone anytime 419-692-6336.

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PRE-OWNED CARS
7134 2009 LINCOLN MKS Lincoln Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), AWD, 4dr, silver, 23K. ................................ $29,761 7126 2010 TOYOTA VENZA 4dr wgn, V6, AWD, white, 47K. .......................................................................... $23,128 7141 2011 FORD FUSION SE Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4 dr., FWD, red candy, 5K mi. ........................ $19,931 7067 2010 FORD TAURUS SE Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4 dr sdn, FWD, black, 16K mi ........................ $19,400 7158 2007 FORD MUSTANG GT/CS black, 48K mi. ..................................................................................................... $18,558 7065 2008 LINCOLN MKZ Lincoln Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4 dr. sdn, FWD, black, 37K mi ................. $17,969 7117 2012 FORD FOCUS SE Ford Certified! (6yr. 100K mi), 4 Dr. hatchback, black, 794 miles .................. $17,900 7093 2009 FORD FUSION SE Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), Leather, chrome wheels, silver, 34K mi ....... $15,900 7113 2009 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER Ford Certified! (6yr. 100K mi), 4 Dr Sdn, FWD, red candy, 28K mi. ................ $15,900 7103 2010 MERCURY MILAN Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), SDN, 4 dr., FWD, red, 25K mi......................... $14,900 7150 2008 MERCURY SABLE 4dr sdn, 2wd pre, ice blue, 39K mi.................................................................... $16,410 7097 2009 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4dr sdn, FWD, white suede, 27K mi.............. $15,395 7136 2010 FORD FOCUS SEL Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4 dr., silver, 26K mi......................................... $15,996 7119 2006 BMW 3-SERIES (325i) 4dr sdn, black, 84K mi....................................................................................... $14,927 7121 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS 4 Dr sdn, beige, 17K miles ................................................................................. $14,985 7160 2007 FORD MUSTANG 2 dr. cpe, red, 48K mi......................................................................................... $13,635 7133 2007 MERCURY GR MARQUIS 4 dr. sdn, LS, blue, 55K mi. ................................................................................ $13,381 7161 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED 4dr sdn, FWD, SEL, white, 24K mi. .................................................................. $12,948 7092 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL 4dr sdn, V6, green, 71K mi ................................................................................ $12,900 7120 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR 4dr sdn, FWD, sage, 90K mi ............................................................................. $11,838 7086 2008 FORD FOCUS SE Ford Certified!(6 yr/100K mi.) 4 dr. sdn., vapor silver, 58K mi....................... $10,556 7165 2006 PONTIAC G6 2 dr. cpe, GT, blue, 80K mi. .................................................................................. $9,930 7112 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO 4dr sdn, 2WD, white, 74K mi................................................................................ $9,917 7154 2004 CHEV MONTE CARLO 2 dr. cpe, LS, white, 110K mi................................................................................. $6,695 7111A 2000 lINCOLN TOWN CAR 4dr sdn, SIGN., TAN, 113K MI. ............................................................................. $5,961 7110A 1999 TOYOTA AVALON 4 dr. sdn. XL, ben, tan, 171K mi. .......................................................................... $4,995 7149 2002 MERCURY SABLE 4 DR sedan, white, 131K mi. ................................................................................. $4,983 6970A 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS 4 dr., sdn, white, 141K ........................................................................................... $3,977 7104A 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 4 dr., sdn, sign., LT, white, 157K mi...................................................................... $3,750

MSRP $43.339 SUPPLIER PRICE 40,803 REBATE -$3,505

Power seats, 6.0 liter V8, remote vehicle start, chrome assist steps, snow plow prep pkg. heavy duty trailering

Over 85 years serving you!

* Plus sales tax and title Ally financing for 60 months with approved credit

ONLY

590 House For Rent

2 OR 3 BR House with attached garage. Available immediately! Call 419-692-3951.

www.raabeford.com

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20191 Bellis Rd., Delphos

Open House Dawn to Dusk

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09 Chev 08 Pontiac G6 $ 11G77, silver metallic 13,900 Silverado 1500 11K 147, red 03 Cadillac Seville 08 Buick $ 11J139, diamond white 5,595 Lucerne 11 Chev Impala $ 11I114, mocha 11I122, dark blue 14,725 08 Chev 11 Chev Impala $ 11I120, silver 14,750 Colorado 11 Chev Impala $ 11I118, white 15,750 08 Chev Equinox 11 Chev Impala
11H100, silver

PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

18,900

16,900 17,900 17,900

$ $ $

4 bedroom country home on 5 acres with 75x36 pole barn new carpet, updated kitchen, new vinyl windows, high efficiency furnace and more! $99,900 Approx. monthly payment - $536.28
details, pics and more chbsinc.com 419-586-8220

$0 Down $0 Closing Home warranty. Completely remodeled!

Christmas Auctions
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7134 2009 LINCOLN MKS 7074 2008 FORD F350 LARIAT S.D. 7125 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 7151 2006 FORD F-350 CREWCAB 7167 2009 FORD F-150 7159 2004 FORD SPRDTY F350 SRW 7126 2010 TOYOTA VENZA 7163 2008 FORD EDGE 7099 2009 FORD FLEX SE 6988A 2008 FORD EDGE SEL 7127 2007 FORD EXPLORER 7091 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 7166 2006 FORD F-150 7122 2005 FORD F250 CREW 7123 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT 7090 2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 7147 2007 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB 7162 2006 DODGE DURANGO 7095 2008 FORD F-150 7129 2006 MERCURY MARINER 7114A 2006 CHEV HHR 7148 2002 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW 7145 2005 GMC ENVOY XL 7153 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT 7052A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 7025A 2001 FORD RANGER EDGE 7108A 2007 FORD FREESTYLE SEL 7135 2007 FORD F-150 7143 2003 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB 7155 1997 CHEV C/K 1500 7164 2001 CHEV BLAZER
Lincoln Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), AWD, 4 dr., silver, 23K mi.......................... $29,761 6.4L, Crewcab, DVD, Navi, Leather, Brown/Tan, 122K mi ............................... $29,000 4 dr. FWD, grey, 21K mi. ..................................................................................... $27,900 SRW, 4x, black/silver, 76K mi. ........................................................................... $26,858 Supercab 4x4 style, 40K mi. ............................................................................. $25,927 crew cab, SRW 4x4, oxford white, 84K mi........................................................ $24,911 4 dr. wgn, V6, AWD, white, 47K mi. ................................................................... $23,128 4dr FWD LTD, black, 47K mi. ............................................................................ $21,980 Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4 dr., FWD, black, 32K mi.............................. $19,021 Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4 dr., FWD, silver, 47K mi............................... $19,900 4 dr., 4 WD, Eddie Bauer, black, 66K................................................................. $19,948 Ford Certified!(6 yr/100K mi.) 4 dr., wgn, XLT, red, 31K mi. ........................... $17,900 Supercab 4x4 ST, gray, 76K mi. ........................................................................ $16,834 4 dr. , red, 270K mi.............................................................................................. $15,800 Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4 dr., 2WD, kiwi green, 35K mi ...................... $16,503 Ford Certified! (6 yr/100K mi.), 4dr wagon, 2WD, red, 52K mi........................ $15,900 4x2 ST, 95K mi..................................................................................................... $13,920 4dr 4 WD, SLT, white, 56K mi. ........................................................................... $13,657 Reg. Cab, 4x2 style, white, 44K mi.................................................................... $12,900 4 dr. wgn, AWD, black, 74K mi........................................................................... $12,903 4 dr., 2 WD, LT, orange, 45K mi.......................................................................... $10,996 4x4 S, tan, 115K mi. ............................................................................................ $10,523 4DR, 2WD, black, 76K mi ................................................................................... $11,456 4DR, 2WD, red, 98K mi. ......................................................................................... $9,863 Reg. Cab, 4WD, 133, black, 121K mi .................................................................... $9,000 Supercab 4x4 2D, black, 114K mi......................................................................... $8,500 4dr wgn, FWD, white, 136K mi ............................................................................. $9,429 Red cab, 4x2, STY, gold, 117K mi......................................................................... $8,782 4x2 4D, silver, 89K mi. ........................................................................................... $8,766 ext. cab 4WD, 143, emerald green, 105K mi........................................................ $7,995 4dr 4 WD, LS, white, 170K mi. ............................................................................. $3,941

Porter Auction
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LAST 3 AUCTIONS OF THE YEAR! Come nish your Christmas Shopping!

New Year Auction:

S ervice
For info call

19326 CO. Rd. 60 Grover Hill, OH (419) 587-3770

Monday January 2, 2012 AT YOUR at 1 pm

15,850 11 Chev Impala $ 11H92 red jewel metallic 17,900 11 Chev Impala $ 11H102 gray 17,900 11 Chev Impala $ 11H103, gold 17,900 11 Chev Malibu $ 11I126, dark blue 15,325 11 Chev Malibu $ 11I127, silver 15,525 11 Chev Malibu $ 11I125, silver 15,805 10 Chev Cobalt $ 11E50, silver moss 11,900
11I119, gray

11I105, dark gray

08 Chev Uplander
11K146, silver

08 Pontiac G6 $ 11G76, gray 13,975 08 Pontiac G6

11G73, performance red

13,500 14,000

$ $

08 Pontiac Torrent
11J41A, blue

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

950 Miscellaneous

950 Construction

COMMUNITY SELF-STORAGE
GREAT RATES NEWER FACILITY

POHLMAN POURED
CONCRETE WALLS
Residential & Commercial Agricultural Needs All Concrete Work

419-692-0032
Across from Arbys

Mark Pohlman

419-339-9084 cell 419-233-9460

950 Car Care

Geise
Transmission, Inc.
automatic transmission standard transmission differentials transfer case brakes & tune up
2 miles north of Ottoville

POHLMAN BUILDERS
ROOM ADDITIONS
GARAGES SIDING ROOFING BACKHOE & DUMP TRUCK SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

17,900 07 Buick Lucerne $ 10 Chev 11H96, silver 15,900 Colorado $ 07 Chev HHR $ 11E48, victory red 23,900 11G42A, red 11,500 10 Chev HHR $ 07 Chev Malibu $ 11D36, silver metallic 14,875 11E51, light gray 11,300 10 Chev HHR $ 07 Pontiac G6 $ 11D37 14,875 11I33B, black 11,900 10 Chev Impala $ 06 Chev 11I117, silver 13,750 Silverado 10 Chev Impala $ 11I116, gray 13,750 1500 11H95, sport red $19,600 05 Pontiac 10 Chev Impala$ 11I115, silver 13,895 Gr. Prix $ 11F60, greystone 9,995 10 Chev Impala 11I108, $ silver ice metallic 17,900 04 Buick LeSabre 11J107A, $ 10 Chev Malibu $ diamond white 9,950 11I130, white 14,550 03 Olds Silhouette $ 09 Chev Aveo $ 11G70, dark blue 7,995 11K151, silver 10,900 07 Dodge 09 Chev HHR $ 11J141, aqua blue 14,995 Gr Caravan $11,995 11K109A, pewter
11I104, black

08 Pontiac Torrent

16,900

Mark Pohlman

419-339-9084 cell 419-233-9460

Kevin Lindeman Dave Wilgus Edward Ditmyer Craig Coppler

419-453-3620 950 Tree Service

OIL - LUBE FILTER

Where You Come in a Customer & Leave a Friend.

$
Only

22.95*

FLANAGANS CAR CARE

816 E. FIFTH ST. DELPHOS Ph. 419-692-5801 Mon.-Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-2

*up to 5 quarts oil

OUR TREE SERVICE SNOW REMOVAL FIREWOOD FOR SALE

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

TEMANS

Service/Parts/Bodyshop: M-7:30-8:00, T-F - 7:30-6:00, Sat. - 9:00-2:00 Sat. Service: No Appt. Oil Changes As time allows per service hours Sales - M - 8:00-8:00, T-F - 8:00-6:00, Sat. - 9:00-2:30

1725 East Fifth Street, Delphos VISIT US ON THE WEB @ www.delphachevy.com

CHEVROLET BUICK

www.raabeford.com

419-692-7261

Since 1973

FORD, LINCOLN, INC.

419-692-0055 800-589-7876

RAABE
11260 Elida Rd., Delphos

IN DELPHOS 419-692-3015 TOLL FREE 1-888-692-3015

Service - Body Shop - Parts Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 to 5:00 Wed. 7:30 to 7:00 Closed on Sat.

Sales Department Mon. & Wed. 8:30 to 8:00 Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 to 5:30; Sat. 8:30 to 1:00

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Delphos Stadium Club installs pavers near Little League diamonds

Members of the Delphos Stadium Club and volunteers installed brick pavers near the Little League Diamonds at Stadium park Saturday. The work culminates the clubs projects for 2011.

Nancy Spencer photos

and invite you to visit them for the best in quality, service and price.

COLUMBUS GROVE

These businesses are proud of their community of

Columbus Grove Family Dentistry

Earl J. Recker, D.D.S.

Clearance on all remaining TORO products!

Sales & Service for all TORO products O.E.M. Parts & Quality Service for Jet skis, snowmobiles and ATVs
106 Industrial Drive, PO Box 86, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

419.659.6164
fullthrottle4u@yahoo.com

NoNNemaker asphalt seal CoatiNg

Residential Commercial

Family Friendly Dental Care

QUALITY Coverage Right PRICE Expert ADVICE

Goodwins Insurance Agency, Inc.

A Division of Ohio Insurance & Financial Services, LLC

1-800-sealcoat

JEFF NONNEMAKER

CONTACT US FOR ALL OF YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS!

419-659-2523
(419) 659-2525 - Fax Debra A. Verhoff, Licensed P&C Agent

116 S. High St. Columbus Grove, OH 45830

Area Wide Delivery 5 Locations to serve you ... 621 W. Sycamore St., Columbus Grove, OH

Town & Country Flowers

ALSO ... Lima Ottawa Bluffton Ottoville

109 North High St. Columbus Grove

419-659-6000

419-659-2106

Flowers for all occasions Silks & Gifts Beautiful Collection of Home Decor

A fresh new look is coming.

IM THE REASON TO DONATE YOUR PLASMA.

IM CELINA. I HAVE PRIMARY IMMUNODEFICIENCY, SO MY LIFE DEPENDS ON YOUR PLASMA DONATION.

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2009 Dodge Journey stk# Y680

17,995

899500

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with any Large Extra Value Meal Purchase

Offer valid only at McDonalds of Delphos
Prices may vary. Not valid with any other offer, discount or combo meal. Cash value 1/20 of 1. Limit one coupon per person per visit. Price of required purchase posted on menu board. Coupon may not be transferred, auctioned, sold, copied or duplicated in any way or transmitted via electronic media. Valid when product served. May not be valid for custom orders. 2011 McDonalds

Expires 12/18/11

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Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday noon-4 pm. Personal appointment can be arranged.

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offer expires 12/31/11

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20

THE MAIN STREET ICE CREAM PARLOR

Serving Hersheys Ice Cream, Homemade Soup and Sandwiches and Penny -Style Candy 107 East Main St., Van Wert 419-238-2722
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419-692-7414

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COFFEE SHOP
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AUTO SUPPLY, INC.
Open M-F 7:45-5:30 Sat. 8-4

234 N. Canal St., Delphos Ph. 419-692-1010

Topp Chalet
Restaurant and Lounge

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310 N. Main St., 419-695-1771
Everyone loves to pick their own gift. Stop in at the

Any amount you choose.

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ELIDA BU

HUME SUPPLY
1359 E. Hanthorn Rd. Lima, Ohio 419-991-5751

DELPHOS TRADING POST

We BUY, SELL, and TRADE goods of all types.
JUST LIKE AN OLD FASHIONED TRADING POST

WE BUY GOLD AND SILVER!

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Tues.-Thurs. 8:30-5, Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-2
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and

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CONGRATULATIONS BULLDOGS
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ON A GREAT SEASON!
Bulldogs come full circle
By JIM METCALFE jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com ELIDA The Elida football team coming off a decade or more of struggling to get back among the elite programs of the Western Buckeye League broke through last season with its first-ever playoff victory. They went even farther this fall, getting to the teams first-ever state semifinal before falling to Springfield Shawnee 5642. This trek began long before this season. This all started when I took over five years ago. We hadnt had a lot of success in the seasons before and it took a while to start building, head coach Jason Carpenter began. According to Carpenter, that included three steps to turn things around after some reflection of what needed to be done. The first is to start getting the right kids involved in the program. It is a sad truth but we needed to clean house; kids had gotten used to not winning and there was an attitude that needed to be purged, Carpenter explained. Along with that, we had to reteach a work ethic, a commitment to the weight room and conditioning program. The second one was to get the kids to believe in themselves, to buy into what we were trying to do. The third was starting to get the kids with talent to come out. We needed those talented kids to lead the way with the work ethic, too; they were the ones setting the tone. If they hadnt bought into that if the leaders we had were just going through the motions and not really applying themselves we never would have gotten this far. Still, the road to the state semis in 2011 was not without its potholes and cracks, as an 0-20 stretch in the 2007 and 2008 seasons, Carpenters first two editions, demonstrated. That was tough. It was tough to continue working hard despite what the kids were going through but they persevered; we believed in what we were doing as a coaching staff and the kids made it work, Carpenter explained. Where it started to turn around was in the weight room getting bigger, stronger and faster in the off-season and that continues to be the key. No matter what we do in our schemes, it comes down to being physically better off than we were and not resting on our laurels. This seasons 10-4 campaign began with higher expectations based on last falls 9-3 season following a breakthrough 5-5 mark in 2009 that snapped that 0-20 skid but had some building to do in order to fulfill heightened expectations. We had a lot of experience back overall plus added pressure because we wanted more but we needed to rebuild on both the offensive and defensive lines. We needed those guys to really step up and play well, as well as some new skill players, Carpenter, who now owns a 2432 mark at Elida, continued. The players we had step in to the lineup did just that; they filled in well and kept getting better, especially defensively. Our offense got a lot of recognition but it was our defense that really did its job. We had a great year, no question. Carpenter is already excited about the 2012 campaign but knows he has a job to do in order to keep this upsurge going. We are going to be a young team next year. We will be relying on our defense coming into the season with only two players graduating and with a young offense likely needing time to develop, Carpenter added. Weve been spoiled the last couple of years with a veteran quarterback (Reggie McAdams) that knows the offense so well and some pretty skilled receivers; most of those guys will be gone and their replacements will be skilled but young. Well give them off until the Christmas break as per the rules and then get back to work.

Monday, December 12, 2011

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ULLDOGS

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CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT SEASON

It takes TEAMWORK to succeed on the field and off the field!
We provide the following services for all your electrical and date networking needs:
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Where You Come in a Customer & Leave a Friend.

Congratulations Bulldogs!

CONGRATULATIONS DAWGS!

Service/Parts/Bodyshop: M-7:30-8:00, T-F - 7:30-6:00, Sat. - 9:00-2:00 Sat. Service: No Appt. Oil Changes As time allows per service hours Sales - M - 8:00-8:00, T-F - 8:00-6:00, Sat. - 9:00-2:30

Masterson Store
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General Managers

Elida Auto Service

612 E. Kiracofe Avenue, Elida, Ohio 45807

(419) 331-2301

24 Hour Towing Service

Stop in and see us for all your automotive repairs.

Formerly Elida 76

4611 Elida Road, Lima, OH 45807 (419) 331-4426

FLOWERS & GIFTS

Flower loFT

The

Engineering Design Construction

Alexander & Bebout, Inc.

www.AlexanderBebout.com

419-238-9567

10098 Lincoln Highway Van Wert, Ohio

Buildings & Grain Storage Equipment

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www.delphosherald.com

nspencer@delphosherald.com

By NANCY SPENCER

Hong Kong Buffet can help ease holiday stress

With the busy winter season upon us, it can be hard to squeeze in time to prepare meals with activities and visiting friends and relatives. The Hong Kong Buffet can help with regular menu items and its carry out buffet. With more than 100 items on their buffet to choose from, theres sure to be something to please everyone. Appetizers, General Tsos Chicken, roast pork, mussels, orangeflavored beef, squid, clams, jumbo shrimp, salmon, dumplings, Lo Mein, fried rice, fresh vegetables, sushi, salad, fresh fruits, ice cream, dessert and more fill the help-yourself buffet tables. Conscientious staff make sure the buffet is always filled with fresh food. If theres a special item youve been craving, check out their cook-to-order menu with more than enough variety. Appetizers; soup; rice; Lo and Chow Mein; chefs specialties; dinner combinations; pork, chicken, beef and seafood dinners; and vegetarian and diet-friendly offerings, even the pickiest eater

VAN WERT If you want the best Chinese restaurant around, look no further than the areas finalist in the Top 100 Chinese Buffet Restaurants in the U.S.A. Hong Kong Buffet in Van Wert and Napoleon at 1825 Scott St. Owners Tony and Mary Chen have been in the restaurant business for 11 years and have also been recognized by the Van Wert Chamber as a finalist for Small Business of the Year.

With more than 100 items on their buffet to choose from, theres sure to be something to please everyone.

Hong Kong Buffet offers a relaxing atmosphere for the entire family.

will find something to their liking. Look for moneysaving coupons in The Delphos Herald and other publications. Enjoy the lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and the dinner buffet from 4-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The dinner buffet is served all day on Sunday. Authentic Chinese decor and the quiet atmosphere provide a relaxing venue for unwinding after a hard days work or shopping.

Having a family gathering and dont know what to prepare? Hong Kong Buffet also caters. From office parties, weddings and school functions to graduation and anniversaries, let Chen and his wife bring their tasty menu to you. Open 7 days a week, Hong Kong Buffet also offers luncheon menu specials from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. All entrees are served with fried or steamed rice; choice of Wonton, egg drop or hot and sour soup; egg roll; and Terriyaki chicken or chicken wing.

chicken or Mongolian beef, head to 349 Towne Center Blvd. in Van Wert or in Naploeon to the award-winning Hong Kong Buffet.

Owner Chen has So, if your taste buds been in Tony restaurant the are hollering for sesame business for 10 years

239 W. Fifth 419-692-3333

WE CUSTOM CATER ALL EVENTS
Next to Topp Chalet

(the) Grind Caf and Coffeehouse

226 N. Main St., Delphos 419-692-2132

DECEMBER SPECIALS: 8 pc. Chicken only $6.99 Wing Wednesdays only 50 each
DINE IN - CARRY OUT - DRIVE THRU OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11 AM - 9 PM

Keep warm at (the) Grind with our new fall flavors:

London Fog Pumpkin Spice Latte Gingerbread Chai Steamed Spiced Cider

This space available for your restaurant next month!

For information phone 419-695-0015 and ask for advertising

www.thegrinddelphos.com Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am-8:00 PM, Sat.-Sun. 7:00 am-2:00 PM

DELPHOS

THE

HERALD

Serving the tri-county area

CHINESE RESTAURANT DINE IN & CARRY OUT

BUFFET

349 Towne Center Blvd. Van Wert, Ohio 419-238-5888

1825 Scott St. Napoleon, Ohio 419-592-1888

BUFFET BUFFET

Ramblers Roost Restaurant * Fuel * Convenience Store OPEN 24 HOURS

BREAKFAST! BREAKFAST! BREAKFAST! 24 hours a day EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR
If you are a BREAKFAST kind of person, we are the place for you. At The ROOST you can eat breakfast any time of the day or night
All your favorite MEATS, EGGS, EGG BAKES, BISCUITS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY, PANCAKES, FRENCH TOAST, FRIED MUSH, BREAD PUDDING, FRESH FRUITS & PASTRIES only $7.99

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and Truck Stop

*Restaurant OPEN 24 HOURS

TAVERN FRIED CHICKEN

Call to order any amount you need. Sides also available.

Keiths Landeck Taverns famous

MAKES A PERFECT HOLIDAY DINNER!

$1.00 off of 2 Reg. Lunch Buffet

Expires 1-11-12

$2.00 off of 2 Reg. Dinner Buffet

Expires 1-11-12

Gift Certificates to Keiths make great stocking stuffers!

Everyone loves coming to...

All You Can Eat Super Buffet MORE THAN

Best Chinese Restaurant in Town 100 ITEMS

Sat. and Sun. SPECIAL: All You Can Eat BREAKFAST BAR 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

OPEN ALL DAY CHRISTMAS. COME JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS BUFFET

WE ARE NEVER CLOSED

14620 Landeck Rd. 419-692-0833

up to 3 toppings or any specialty

LARGE PIZZA
only

10 FREE BREADSTICKS
WITH MARINARA SAUCE
when you purchase 2 large pizzas

$10

229 W. Fifth Delphos, Ohio 419-692-8888 or 419-692-8751

Topp Chalet
Restaurant and Lounge

KOSTAS

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15 or 18 BUY 1 GET 2ND FOR HALF PRICE

PIZZA SPECIAL

RED NECKS 9-12 midnight

SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE MENU
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THURSDAY, DEC. 15th:

pasta pizza subs Costumes Welcome! stromboli cowzone salad bar Deliver Dine In Pickup 209 S. Washington Van Wert, OH

133 E. Fifth St. Delphos Ph. 419-695-8085

NEW YEARS EVE RESERVATIONS

ACCEPTING

419.238.9000