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50 daily www.delphosherald.com BY NANCY SPENCER nspencer@delphosherald.com DELPHOS To the general public, hes an easygoing guy with a quick smile and quicker wit. Hes known to have a joke for every occasion. To Delphos Police Chief Kyle Fittro, hes a committed, seasoned cop who still tackles his job with the enthusiasm of a rookie. When he attended the Delphos Optimist Club meeting on Friday, Delphos Assistant Police Chief and Lead Detective Dave Clark was expecting to give a presentation on business safety. As he does with any task, he prepared, wrote notes and was ready to share his knowledge and expertise with the group. To the club, hes the 2012 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and the ruse of speaking was a way to get him to the meeting to honor him as such. As the Optimist Respect for the Law program got underway, Clark began to realize perhaps he wasnt going to give the speech he had ready. As the two runnersup for the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year were honored: second runner-up Putnam County Sheriffs Deputy Kevin Siefker and first runner-up Van Wert Post, Highway Patrol Trooper Shawn Cook, Clarks sharp detective skills clued him in on where the program was going. As he stood at the podium and received the top cop award from Optimist Respect for the Law Chair Michael Friedrich, he quietly, tongue in cheek, informed Fittro that lying to a police officer is against the law. Clark was nominated by Fittro for his overall dedication to his job and going above and beyond the call of duty on a regular basis. In his nomination letter, Fittro described Clark as the perfect blend of rookie drive mixed with veteran wisdom and experience. Clark began as a patrolman with the Delphos Police Department on Nov. 30, 1980, was promoted to sergeant on Jan. 29, 1999, and was promoted to assistant chief on Nov. 11, 2006. As a salaried employee, he is paid for 40 hours, a number Fittro says is surpassed on a regular basis. Dave averages 60-70 hours a week. He does this to ensure all the criminal investigations are being conducted properly and to assist our uniformed officers with their day-to-day questions, issues and lower-level investigations, Fittro explained. Its not uncommon for Dave to work 30-plus hours in a row on a high-profile case

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in an attempt to get it solved quickly. This was the case when a 25-year-old Andy Lucas invaded the home of an elderly Delphos woman in July and severely beat her before stealing multiple items from her home and fleeing the scene. After the initial call went out, Clark worked 33 hours in a row to successfully identify and arrest Lucas, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison in November for the crime. According to Fittro, this was just one of 40 complex, high-profile cases Clark was involved in over the course of the past year. Those investigations led to the incarceration of 38 people on a total of 67 different charges, nearly all felony-level. You have to understand, Nancy Spencer photos the impact this has on a community is phenomenal, Delphos Assistant Police Chief and Lead Detective Dave Clark accepts the Optimist Fittro said. Those 38 people Club Law Enforcement Of the Year award from Respect of the Law Chair Michael were nearly all career crimi- Friedrich Friday. Clark was nominated by Chief Kyle Fittro and is the second officer from nals with lengthy records; the Delphos to win the award. type of people who repeatedly prey on the community that Dave keeps track of information. Sometimes this the citizens of Delphos, he and place all of our personal criminals. He pays attention leads to the criminal being said. I dont want bad things safety and possessions at to the guy who is arrested jailed for probation or parole to happen to good people. risk. Taking these people out counties away but is on pro- violation and being taken off There are a lot of good peoof the picture is why you can bation locally, he explained. the streets for a longer period ple here. feel safe and secure walking Its quite possible that crim- of time. Putnam County Sheriff the streets of Delphos. Clark was unusual- James Beutler nominatinal might slip through the Fittro added that Clark also cracks but Dave works hard ly reserved as he took his ed Deputy Siefker for his does a lot of work behind the to ensure this doesnt happen. award. actions on the night of June scenes that is vital to the safe- When he learns of an arrest, Im gracious and hum- 23, 2011. ty and security of Delphos. he contacts the local proba- bled by this award. I couldnt A common example is tion or parole officer with the be more honored than to serve See LAW, page 3

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Col. Grove 63 Lincolnview 44 Bluffton Paulding WBL Elida St. Marys 43 42 69 39 Jettinghoff BY STACY TAFF staff@delphosherald.com DELPHOS Delphos native Kim Jettinghoff grew up in a family that was happy to get involved in the school system. As an adult and mother, she considers herself fortunate to be given the chance to stay involved with her alma mater as the Delphos City Schools administrative secretary. School has always been in my background. My dad was always a big one to support the schools, she said. After I got my degree in applied business from Lima Technical College, I was secretary out at Jefferson High School for three years. Then I came to the administrative office. My first year here was the 1989-90 school year. Jettinghoff does all of the normal everyday tasks youd expect, along with several extra duties that have fallen in her lap over the years. I have to answer phones, notify the office personnel of messages and facilitate the superintendent in whatever way is needed, such as filing, copying, typing, distributing letters and reports, she said Thursday. Those are the everyday things and then there are a lot of other things I do throughout the year. Theyre having me do part of the accounts payable now, not all of it but some. In the spring, I gather up all of the activities, events and things for all of the groups and type up the activity calendar for the upcoming year to be given out at registration. In the summer, I start selling the tickets and season passes for athletics. All of the selling is done out of this office now. In fact, Mr. Edinger was just here this morning to pick up some tickets for students for this weekend. In January I

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start contacting all of our open enrollment students to see if theyll be coming back next year. I have Medi-Lab come in for the bus drivers; that happens about four times a year. Jettinghoff also spends time helping others get a leg up professionally or in education. If there are openings, I do the job postings for certified, non-certified and supplemental positions, she said. This year I also started lining up substitute teachers, which is a bigger task than youd think. We have quite a large staff and it seems like a lot of people take off for surgeries and things throughout the year. Another thing I do is send out transcripts to colleges and employers. I also help with work permits for students, things like that. Even though there are some occasional issues, Jettinghoff says she cant think of anything she doesnt like about her job. I cant think of anything negative to say about it. Its not like nothing ever goes wrong but its just your normal complications, she said. I really like the people I work with. Its a small office but busy. We all try to help each other out. When I was at the high school, I loved getting to be involved with the students but here I love that something new is always going on and how everything changes from season to season. I love watching and following sports. Im glad Ive gotten to work in the school district that both I and my husband Mark attended, as well as our kids. Its great being done every day at 3:45 p.m. because Ive gotten to be there for all of their games and events through the years. Jettinghoff and her husband live in Delphos and are the parents of Courtney (Colin) Spieles; Jordan, currently a sophomore at The Ohio State University; and Austin, a sophomore at Jefferson High School.

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By JUAN CARLOS LLORCA and LINDA STEWART BALL The Associated Press

DALLAS A Texas teenager who was deported to Colombia after claiming to be an illegal immigrant was back in the United States on Friday and at the center of an international mystery over how a minor could be sent to a country where she is not a citizen. Her family has questioned why U.S. officials didnt do more to verify her identity and say she is not fluent in Spanish and had no ties to Colombia. While many facts of the case involving Jakadrien Lorece Turner remain unclear, U.S. and Colombian officials have pointed fingers over who is responsible. Jakadrien arrived in Dallas on Friday evening and was reunited with her family. She was flanked by her mother, grandmother and law enforcement when she emerged from the international gate at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport shortly before 10 p.m. Shes happy to be home, the familys attorney, Ray Jackson, said, adding that the family would not be issuing any statements Friday night. He said the family was ecstatic to have Jakadrien back in Texas and they plan to do what we can to make sure she gets back to a normal life. Immigration experts say that while cases of mistaken identity are rare, people can slip through the cracks, especially if they dont have legal help or family members working on their behalf. But they say U.S. immigration authorities had the responsibility to determine if a person is a citizen. Often in these situations they have these group hearings where they tell everybody youre going to be deported, said Jacqueline Stevens, a political science professor at Northwestern University, who is an expert on immigration issues. Everything is really quick, even if you

Often in these situations they have these group hearings where they tell everybody youre going to be deported. Everything is really quick, even if you understand English you wouldnt understand what is going on. If she were in that situation as a 14-year-old she would be herded through like cattle and not have a chance to talk to the judge about her situation.

Jacqueline Stevens political science professor, Northwestern University understand English you wouldnt understand what is going on. If she were in that situation as a 14-year-old she would be herded through like cattle and not have a chance to talk to the judge about her situation. Jakadriens saga began when the teen ran away more than a year ago. Jakadriens family said she left home in November 2010. Houston police said the girl was arrested on April 2, 2011, for misdemeanor theft in that city and claimed to be Tika Lanay Cortez, a Colombian woman born in 1990. It was unclear if she has been living under that name. Houston police said in a statement that her name was run through a database to determine if she was wanted See TEEN, page 2

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Its 12:15 a.m. Friday and Im just getting around to my column. Not the best scenario but it happens. Being a journalist/editor encompasses a lot of territory and many decisions are made as phones are ringing, people are asking questions and others are waiting for articles to place on pages deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Some turn out good, some OK and some are regretted. None are made maliciously or with the intent to harm. We also follow the AP Stylebook when writing articles. It is the how-to guide for most journalists. One thing that has come to my attention: the average person doesnt know nor probably cares about journalistic etiquette. Rules that seem simple and make perfect sense to us and are followed because they are rules may not seem correct or logical to others. Trust me, there are even some that dont make sense to us, either. For instance, when a dateline the first thing you read in a story and tells you where the event happened is in Ohio, the state is removed. It is supposed to be understood the event happened in the state of the person reading the story; therefore, you dont need to tell them where they are. They are supposed to know. When relating places of interest outside the state, the state is included in the first reference and dropped in subsequent mentions. For example: John Doe was raised in Greenville, N.M. The following references to his hometown are just Greenville, even though there is a Greenville in nearly every state. Some would say mentioning the state again wouldnt hurt. True. But it takes up space and space is precious in a newspaper. The more space you save, the more room you have for more news. Thats what its all about. Another rule is: time, date, place: The Kiwanis will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Eagles Lodge. Forever and ever, amen.

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During the course of October 2011 the state Legislature banned all bath salts and synthetic marijuana. Shortly after the law took effect, members of the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force personally went to multiple locations that historically had been selling these types of substances. Task force members advised the owners and employees at these locations of the recent ban. They explained to them that they could no longer sell these types of substances. A short time later, task force officers began receiving complaints that multiple locations had continued selling these now illegal substances, even though they had been advised they could no longer do this. After receiving these complaints, task force members decided to initiate an undercover operation to determine if the citizen complaints were valid. By utilizing undercover officers and confidential informants, task force members went to multiple locations and purchased substances that appeared to be the now illegal bath salts and synthetic marijuana. The task force sent the substances to the state crime lab for thorough analysis and the results came back the substances were in fact the same ones that had been outlawed. After learning this information, task force officers coordinated another round of undercover buys into these same locations. They purchased additional amounts of these substances. On Friday, task force officers secured and served search warrants against three locations within Allen County. They are as follows: 1. Brothers House of Glass located at 1273 N. Cole St. in Lima 2. The 420 Clinic located at 1000 N. Cole St. in Lima 3. R Smokes located at 241 Elida Road in Delphos The following items were seized from the following locations; Brothers House of Glass Multiple firearms; An undisclosed amount of cash; and A large amount suspected bath salts and synthetic marijuana. One male was arrested from this location; however, his identity is being withheld pending the filing of formal charges. the 420 Clinic An undisclosed amount of cash; A video surveillance system; and A large amount of unknown substances that will be sent in for testing. r smokes An undisclosed amount of cash; A video surveillance system; and A large amount of unknown substances that will be sent in for testing. Task force members indicate that they will continue to monitor these locations to ensure they are compliant with Ohios new ban of bath salts and synthetic marijuana.

There are rules for just about everything. The months of March, April, May, June and July are never abbreviated. Numbers one through nine are spelled out and 10-infinity are actual numbers. The first reference to an ordained minister is the Rev. So and So and subsequent references are just Rev. So and So. I wont bore you with any more AP Stylebook rules and the like. Heck, I dont even want to talk about them. When I have a question, I pull it out and check myself. Theres one on every desk in the newsroom. We also have the luxury of making some of our own policies, standards and practices. They just need to be consistent so we can tell people this is the way we do it and its that way every time. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. What I guess I want you to know is there is a method to our madness. Even though some- (AP) A couple has found a suspect in the disappearance of times it is madness. their $4,500 wedding ring Editors note: Its a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad their basset hound. KOB-TV reported World is a 1963 American comedy film pro- Wednesday that a veterinarian duced and directed by Stanley Kramer about recently removed the ring from the madcap pursuit of $350,000 in stolen cash the dog named Coraline after by a diverse and colorful group of strang- X-rays showed it was lodged ers. The ensemble comedy premiered on deep in her stomach and wasnt Nov. 7, 1963. The star-studded cast included: coming out on its own. Spencer Tracy, Sid Caesar, Milton Berle, Albuquerque resident Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Jimi Backus, Rachelle Atkinson says she Jimmy Durante, Peter Falk, Jerry Lewis, Don and her husband Scott had Knotts too many more to mention. It was right searched everywhere for the up my dads alley with car chases and crashes ring before beginning to suspect the dog ate it. his favorite.

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March 6, 1925-Jan. 5, 2021 Norma L. (Fronk) Miller, 86, of Spencerville, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday at St. Ritas Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1925, to Frank and Minnie (Stirn) Fronk. They preceded her in death. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, Pastor Tom Shobe officiating. Burial will follow in Spencerville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the family.

BAUMGArtner, Homer L., 98, of Delphos, funeral services will begin at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church, the Revs. John Medaugh and Dave Howell officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, and also one hour prior to the service Sunday at the church. Preferred memorials are to the Trinity United Methodist Church Eternal Flower Fund, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

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turned over to the Harris County jail and booked on the theft charge. The county sheriffs office said it ran her through the available databases and did the interviews necessary to establish her identity and immigration status in the country, with negative results. A sheriffs office employee recommended that an immigration detainer be put on her, and upon her release from jail she was turned over to ICE. U.S. immigration officials insist they followed procedure and found nothing to indicate that the girl wasnt a Colombian woman living illegally in the country. An ICE official said the teen claimed to be Cortez throughout the criminal proceedings in Houston and the ensuing deportation process, in which an immigration judge ultimately ordered her back to Colombia. Standard procedure before any deportation is to coordinate with the other country in order to establish that person is from there, the ICE official said. The ICE official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to not being authorized to discuss additional details of the case, said the teenager was interviewed by a representative from the Colombian consulate and that countrys government issued her a travel document to enter Colombia. Jakadrien was issued travel documents at the request of U.S. officials using information they provided, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Colombian officials are investigating what kind of verification was conducted by its Houston consulate to issue the temporary passport. The girl was given Colombian citizenship upon arriving in that country, the ICE official said. According to the

Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the girl was enrolled in the countrys Welcome Home program after she arrived there. She was given shelter, psychological assistance and a job at a call center, a statement from the agency said. If she looked like an adult, and she told them she was a 21-year-old Colombian citizen, and she didnt show up in their databases, this was inevitable, said Albert Armendariz, an immigration attorney from El Paso. Jakadriens family says they have no idea why she ended up in Colombia. Johnisa Turner said the girl is a U.S. citizen who was born in Dallas and was not fluent in Spanish. She said neither she nor the teens father had ties to Colombia. Jakadriens grandmother, Lorene Turner, called the deportation a big mistake somebody made. She looks like a kid, she acts like a kid. How could they think she wasnt a kid? Lorene Turner asked on Thursday. Lorene Turner, a Dallas hairstylist, said she spent a lot of time on the Internet trying to track down Jakadrien. Ultimately, the girl was found in Bogota by the Dallas Police Department with help from Colombian and U.S. officials. Dallas Police detective Cmon (pronounced Simone) Wingo, the detective in charge of the case, said she was contacted in August by the girls grandmother, who said Jakadrien had posted kind of disturbing messages on a Facebook account where she goes by yet another name. Wingo said the girl was located in early November through her use of a computer to log into Facebook. Relatives were then put into contact with the U.S. embassy in Bogota to provide pictures and documents to prove Jakadriens identity. Colombian officials said when the government discovered she was a U.S. citizen and a minor, it put her under the care of a welfare program.

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Why is change so hard? In so many ways, we thrive on it. We get bored without it. Our culture is ever-evolving. We always need the newest, latest gadget; what was popular yesterday is not today. Nothing stays the same for long blink and youll miss it. Yet when it comes to changing ourselves, why is it so difficult? I have recently made the decision to make some life changes to improve myself, which has already affected everyone around me. Once I made the decision its been pretty smooth but why did it take so long to make? Every day, people walk around all over the place, filled with the knowledge that there are very important changes that they have to make have to, as in, their lives depend upon it yet they do nothing. Meanwhile, most folks are fine rolling with the punches of technology and keeping up with the Joneses. Its the changes that have to do with ourselves that are the scariest of all. Its much easier to push uncomfortable thoughts aside and focus on someone else than to turn the mirror around on ourselves. Health issues plague millions of Americans. Maybe youre someone who knows you need to lose weight. You know it and theres no doubt in your mind that youd like to. Yet, whats stopping you from taking that first step?

COLUMBUS (AP) The state should transfer mentally ill juvenile inmates to psychiatric facilities as soon as possible and find money for their treatment, according to a new report on the status of Ohios youth prison system. The Department of Youth Services holds some of the most acutely mentally ill youth in the state, who would be transferred to more appropriate psychiatric treatment facilities if they were hospitalized or in other settings outside detention, the report said. The report filed in federal court Thursday also said repeatedly placing mentally ill youth in seclusion affects decisions about whether they should be held beyond the end of their sentences. Under a court settlement, Youth Services must strive to prevent deterioration or exacerbation of mental health symptoms and needless isolation for behaviors caused by mental health issues, according to the report by courtappointed monitors Will Harrell and Terry Schuster. Youth Services and a state interagency committee on mental health and juvenile justice are looking at long-term fixes. Thursdays report raised the point of more immediate action. The state said it provides comprehensive behavioral health services to youth including two mental health units for boys and one for girls, each staffed with fulltime psychologists and social workers, according to DYS spokeswoman Andrea Kruse. Ohio has procedures to move mentally ill offenders to psychiatric hospitals, Kruse said, but added: because of the violent behavior that many of the youth present, it is often difficult to find placement. The report is the third annual summary reviewing Youth Services efforts to make prisons safer following a 2004 lawsuit that alleged a culture of violence.

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Your new life Second Chances is waiting Make a resolution for you to save lives
its OK to focus on one day at a time and one good, positive decision at a time. As scared as we might be of failing, its OK to realize that the people who matter in our lives will love and support us no matter what happens. Sometimes, we are so afraid of rejection that we remain inert and unhappy. Were afraid of the unknown. Predictable = good. Maybe your change will cost you some friends and thats scary. Guess what? They were never your friends anyway. Nothing great has ever happened to anyone that didnt require a lot of hard work and dedication. As comfortable as it might be to stay where you are, if youre miserable in one area of your life, then you cant deny it. Taking that first step to make it better makes all the difference. The life that could be waiting for you is greater than anything you could ever imagine right now. Changing yourself could make everyone around you happier, most importantly yourself. I know how scared I was to take any action on my own life and how happy I am now that I did. If youre reading this and feel that you could be happier, too, I urge you to throw the pack away, drop the bottle, begin an exercise program whatever it takes to make the change you need to make. I promise you wont regret it. Now, go. Your new life is waiting for you. Happy New Year. In anticipation of a New Year and new beginnings, did you make any New Years resolutions? Only a few days into the New Year, many folks will find themselves already struggling to keep their resolutions. Many people resolve to lose weight, save more, volunteer, or stop a bad habit in the hopes of changing Arends their lives for the better. What if your life could change for the better, or even be saved, yet it was up to the resolve of someone other than yourself? This is reality for the men, women and children in our community waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Parents pray for a miracle to save their childs life, husbands and wives hope for a future with their loved one, and children dream of being able to run and play like their friends. Their hopes and dreams for a new beginning will only be realized when someone makes the decision to be an organ and tissue donor. Someone they will never meet will forever be their hero. Can you imagine what it must be like to have your future, or the future of someone you love, depend on the kindness of a stranger, hoping someone will help you in your time of need? Dont let a myth or mis-

Maybe youd like to quit smoking. This is something you know with every fiber of your being that you must do, so why arent you? You think you should quit drinking; maybe youve thought this several times. You somehow always push it to the back of your mind, doing nothing to make positive changes. Why? The answer is simple. We are creatures of habit. Change can instill fear. By nature, we protect ourselves from fear, keeping us in the same place weve always been. We are also impatient and lazy. We want instant results and we dont want to have to change our routine or get out of our comfort zone to get there. By we, in all of these scenarios, I am talking about me. These are all the reasons why I was so resistant to change. I didnt want to have to actually exert any effort; I just wanted great changes to happen to me. That. Is. Never. Going. To. Happen. Never. Starting is the hardest part; taking that first step. Not that it wont be difficult at times after that but just taking that very first baby step is what counts. It reminds me of the quote by Lao Tzu: The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Its overwhelming to focus on the whole process, like losing 50 pounds, never smoking again or giving up alcohol forever. Thats why

conception hold you back from making this important decision. It doesnt matter how old you are or what medical conditions you may have. Everyone can register as a potential donor. There is no cost to donate and all major religions support organ and tissue donation as a final act of charity. Each one of us has the power to change someones world by becoming an organ and tissue donor. It takes only a few moments to register but that short amount of time could translate to a lifetime to someone in need. Making a resolution to save lives by joining the Ohio Donor Registry is an easy resolution to keep. This decision could save eight lives and heal up to 50 more. You wont have to cut back on calories, increase your workout time or complete that marathon. Heres all you need to do. Go online to www. DonateLifeOhio.org and register as an organ and tissue donor, then tell your family and friends what youve accomplished. Make a resolution to join the more than five million Ohioans dedicated to solving the shortage of organ and tissue donors in our community. Heres to a healthy New Year filled with new beginnings and second chances.

Tiger cubs to go on display at Toledo zoo

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TOLEDO (AP) Two tiger cubs are making their public debut at a northern Ohio zoo. The Toledo Zoo says visitors can now see the male and female cubs born in late September. Zoo officials say the pair are continuing to gain in weight and are moving around more every day. The zoo says Viktor and his sister Talya were given names that reflect the eastern Russia primary habitat of the critically endangered Amur tigers, formerly known as Siberian tigers.

The Delphos Optimist Club honored three law enforcement officers Friday during the clubs annual Respect for Law Law Enforcement Officer of the Year presentation at the A&W Restaurant. Participating in the program were, from left, Sgt. Jonathan Gray of the Van Wert Post, State Highway Patrol; Trooper Shawn Cook (first runner-up) and his daughter, Kiya; Delphos Assistant Police Chief and Lead Detective Dave Clark (winner) and Police Chief Kyle Fittro; Putnam County Sheriff James Beutler; and Alaina and Sheriffs Deputy Kevin Siefker (second runner-up).

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Ohio judge OKs PI in teen death

CINCINNATI (AP) A southwest Ohio judge has granted a request by a defense attorney to hire a private investigator to look into the death of a youth who authorities say was fatally beaten by a fellow group home resident. A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder last month following the death of 16-year-old Anthony Parker. Police say Parker was bodyslammed to the floor and hit his head at the nonprofit One Way Farm home in Fairfield. WKRC-TV in Cincinnati reports a Butler County juvenile judge on Friday allowed the hiring of an investigator to look into events before and after the alleged assault.

During the later hours of the evening, Siefker stopped a car in the Village of Vaughnsville only to find there was an active warrant from an adjacent county for the driver. While dispatch was confirming the warrant and arranging for transport, Siefker heard what sounded like an explosion. After scanning the neighborhood, Siefker observed a house engulfed in flames a block away. He notified dispatch, gave instruction to the driver and ran toward the burning home where he saw a child and two elderly females in an enclosed porch at the front of the home trying to escape the inferno. The child and one of the women were trying to assist the second woman, who appeared to be handicapped. Siefker was able to enter the porch and carry the disabled woman to safety to a house across the street. After being informed an elderly man was still in the house, Siefker attempted to enter the home but was unable to due to the extreme heat and smoke. Kevins actions saved the life of that disabled woman

and possible the other two who were trying to assist her, Beutler said. The disabled woman was treated for smoke inhalation. Siefker has been with the sheriffs department for 13 years. At the time of the house fire, he and his wife, Alaina, had a small infant daughter. Kevin is person of character, quiet and never complains. He obviously likes his job and hes good at what he does. Hes fair, effective and attentive. Our communities are safer because he is on duty, Beutler said. I wish I had 10 of him. Sgt. Jonathon Gray of the Van Wert Post, State Highway Patrol, put Cooks name in for the award. Trooper Cook is a leader across the board when it comes to combating dangerous driving and contributing to a safer Ohio, Sgt. Gray said. He is very knowledgeable in OVI enforcement and current trends in criminal patrol enforcement, including marijuana, cocaine, K-2, spice, bath salts and chemicals being used as harmful intoxicants. He leads the Van Wert post and Findlay District in OVI arrests with 109.

Gray went on to say Cook has surpassed three milestones in 2011 and attempted a fourth. First, his 109 OVI arrests; secondly, he achieved the first-ever ACE Award at the Van Wert post, which is a statewide award given out for recovering five or more stolen cars with suspect apprehension (he has eight); and third, he has made 13 felony criminal patrol apprehensions (12 currently approved). He is also in the running for the statewide Blue Max Auto Larceny Enforcement Award; he is currently tied for second with his eight. Cook was also the trooper who initiated the capture of a rolling methamphetamine lab when he stopped to tell the driver the vehicle was parked too close to the roadway on a foggy morning in Van Wert County. Because Cook was paying attention, he noticed the chemical smell coming from the vehicle. Hard work is also the norm with Cook. Trooper Cook devotes more than his fair share of patrol time to our resident counties, Gray said. He leads his shift for hours, with 64.4 percent of his patrol hours spent there. He under-

stands being visible and utilizing traffic stops where residents may only see a highway patrol cruiser one or two times a month is what makes him a proactive officer and directly related to reducing the number of serious injury crashes that occur in our rural areas. Cook is dedicated to enforcing crash-causing violations and is committed to contributing to a safer Ohio through his daily work efforts.

He takes pride in his activity and staying busy throughout his shift. Gray went on to say Cook was a leader and he was confident that when Cook is on duty, good decisions are being made and others can also turn to Cook for advice. Trooper Cooks arrests are of the highest quality and are focused in an effort to make Ohio a safer place to live, he said.

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One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present. Golda Meir, Israeli prime minister (1898-1978)

IT WAS NEWS THEN

One Year Ago Delphos Chief of Police Kyle Fittro was honored today by the Delphos Optimist Club as the first recipient of the clubs Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Fellow law enforcement officers from the surrounding area attended the meeting to congratulate their peer. Fittro BY LOLITA C. BALDOR joined the Delphos Police Department in September The Associated Press 1998 as a patrol officer. He and his wife, Heidi, have two children. WASHINGTON Just days after Iranian leaders warned the U.S. to keeps 25 Years Ago 1987 A Tree of Life quilt belonging to Joan Hill of its aircraft carriers out of Vaughnsville was quilted by a Leatherwood area woman, the Persian Gulf, a U.S. Gladys Jones of Fort Jennings. Jones quilts for friends as Navy ship that had just fina hobby. She worked 165 hours on the building and bind- ished operations in the Gulf ing. She began work on the quilt Aug. 5, 1986 and finished rescued an Iranian fishing boat that had been commanbefore Thanksgiving. Miller City outscored Jefferson by 13 points in the deered by suspected Somali middle quarters to set themselves on the way to a 59-41 pirates. U.S. Navy officials said win Tuesday night in Miller City. Stephanie McClure led that American forces flyJefferson with 13 points. Jenny Inkrott led Miller City with ing off the guided-misnine points. sile destroyer USS Kidd Diana Renner and Brenda Evans combined for 41 responded to a distress call points as Lincolnview defeated Antwerp 51-40 Tuesday from the Iranian ship, the Al night at Lincolnview. Diana Renner scored 21 and Brenda Molai, which had been held Evans 20. Nancy Sawyer and Kim King led Antwerp with captive by pirates for more 12 points each. Kelly Cook scored 11. than 40 days. A U.S. Navy team board50 Years Ago 1962 ed the ship Thursday and Behind the sharp shooting of Francis Martin and Ron detained 15 pirates who had Brinkman, Ottawa trailing, 17-14 after the first quarter, been holding the 13-member snapped back to defeat the Musketeers of Fort Jennings, Iranian crew hostage and were 68-56 in a Putnam County League game Friday night in using the vessel as a mother Fort Jennings. Eugene VonLehmden led Fort Jennings with ship for pirating operations 18 points. The Musketeers are 4-10 overall and 1-5 in the in the Persian Gulf. The rescue came amid league. The Ladies Bible Class met Friday evening in the escalating threats from church with eight members responding to roll call. Mrs. Tehran, including assertions Heck served as hostess. The president, Mrs. Lester Strayer, by Irans Army chief that presided. Following a business session the meeting was American vessels are not closed with benediction. Clara Griffith will be hostess at welcome in the Gulf. And Iran has also warned that the next meeting. it could block the Strait of Plans are near completion for Januarys general meet- Hormuz, the strategic watering of the Delphos Chamber of Commerce to be held at the way that carries to market Delphos Country Club on Jan. 16, according to William T. much of the oil pumped in Remlinger, president. A short business meeting will follow the Middle East. the dinner, and it will be followed by a program which will The Iranian threats, be in charge of E. E. Sheeter. which were brushed aside by the Obama administra75 Years Ago 1937 tion, were in response to William Corns has resigned as sexton of the West strong economic sanctions Side Cemetery. His resignation was presented because he against Iran over its disputhas been elected as president of city council and cannot ed nuclear enrichment prohold two public positions. Mayor W. H. Taylor has named gram. Last week, President Barack Obama signed into Wilbur Ditto as sexton of the cemetery. All records turned in by members of the Gramm Rifle law new sanctions targetClub were broken Monday night when W. A. Thomas ing Irans Central Bank and turned in a score of 261, nine points above the previous high its ability to sell petroleum score of Howard Ream who had made a record for the club abroad. According to the Navy, last week with a score of 252. Members of the Eagles and a number of guests enjoyed the USS Kidd was part of a venison feed at the Eagles rooms Monday night. The the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, which venison for the occasion was furnished by B. L. Jauman had recently gone through as a result of a hunting trip which he made recently in the Strait into the northern Pennsylvania. Arabian Sea. A Navy search and seizure team was taken by helicopter from the USS Kidd to the Al Molai and met no resistance from the pirates, who surrendered quickly. The Al Molai had been taken over by pirates for roughly the last 40-45 days, said Josh Schminky, a Navy Criminal Investigative Service agent aboard the Kidd. They were held hostage, with limited rations, and we believe were forced against their will to assist the pirates with other piracy operations. Schminky said the Iranian crew members said they were given limited rations and that they were apparently forced against their will to assist the pirates. The U.S. team gave the crew food, water and medical care, and transferred the captured pirates to the USS Stennis, where they still remain. The Captain of the Al Molai expressed his sincere gratitude that we came to assist them. He was afraid that without our help, they could have been there for months, said Schminky in a prepared release.

US Navy rescues Iranian fishing boat from pirates

As the new year opens, work is continuing on the new exhibits on the first floor. Lots of research is taking place to insure the accuracy of the descriptions attached to the artifacts that will be on display. But more importantly, we are always in a learning mode. If you were to take some time and view the web site of the National Postal Museum (www.npm.si.edu) you will note that the study of postal history is unending and touches almost every corner of our lives. As we read the news concerning proposals to cut costs by decreasing services, it is hard to keep sight on the importance of preserving the US Mail. But we of the Museum of Postal History believe that is our job to educate, enlighten and entertain the public with programming and exhibits for groups of all ages. In the next week or so, you will be seeing our advertisements of our upcoming Night at the Museum. On Sunday evening, Feb. 19, we will be hosting an unveiling of new exhibits downstairs, a postal art exhibit in the gallery upstairs and a buffet dinner with entertainment. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. for viewing our collections while enjoying drinks and refreshments. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a short program to honor our donors, volunteers and tour guides. The cost will be $25 per person and we encourage you to make your reservation early if you are interested in a table for eight. Your ticket to this event will also give you WASHINGTON Iowa front-runners Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have a little problem. Both are too nice to be mean to each other. Who can throw the first punch in a tight race growing tighter? This is why God made Newt Gingrich. The formerly self-anointed nice guy, the one who wasnt going to go negative, has flip-flopped on protocol. Insisting that he lost Iowa to these lesser mortals because of Romneys negative ads, he has declared that hell no longer make nice. Shocking. To think that Gingrich, after being denied voter confidence in the caucuses, would decide to play steamroller. One can imagine his late-night wrestling matches, tossing beneath the weight of his conscience, turning to his muse: Callista, you know how much I hate to do this, but I owe it to the country to destroy that helmet-headed goody two-shoes. Oh, wait, no, come on, you know what I mean. There is method to Gingrichs madness. In fact, though Romney spent more on ads, the most damaging ones for Gingrich came from Ron Pauls campaign, which accused the former speaker of serial hypocrisy. But Gingrich has focused his anger and bitterness on the candidate he deems the greatest threat to his own candidacy. The battle for votes between Santorum and Romney, neither of whom wants to insult the other, most likely will be fought on the front lines of Gingrichs own internal war. Whether Santorum is a real threat to Romney, meanwhile, is a matter of small debate. The obvious answer is: Not really. Unquestionably Santorum appeals to social

an opportunity to win a week vacation in a condominium in Myrtle Beach. I will have more information for you on this and future activities in upcoming articles. Mark your calendars: Nashville, Tenn., July 11-15 staying at the Opryland Hotel; New York City & Poconos Oct. 8-13; Chicago, Ill., Nov. 30-Dec 2. As I have mentioned many times, philately, the study of stamps and other forms of postage is just one aspect of postal history. I believe the following soliloquy will show you just how extensive that study can be. It was written by Ernest W. Brady I am the worlds greatest traveler. Ive journeyed from pole to pole and all the climes between ... by dogsled, camel and horseback, by every land, sea and air conveyance; even by submarine, dirigible and rocket. I am the worlds greatest art and portrait gallery. The heroes and heroines of mythology pose within my borders. I portray the greats and the near-greats of all time; kings and queens, pharaohs and presidents, princes and princesses, poets and patriots, emperors and explorers, athletes, architects, aviators, artists and adventurers, tribal chieftains, inventors, moguls, musicians and martyrs, dramatists and novelists, shahs, sultans, saints and sinners. Even the vanished forms of the phoenix, dragon, centaur and unicorn appear upon my face. I am the worlds greatest

Clash of the nice guys

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picture chronicle and miniature encyclopedia. I map communities, countries and continents, and reveal views from every strange remote corner of the earth. I depict mountains, and valleys; oceans, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, geysers, harbors, bridges and dams; native canoes, sailing ships and modern ocean liners; monuments and statues; castles, cathedrals, churches, missions, mosques, temples and ruins of temples; and every type of locomotion, from automobiles to zeppelins and steamboats to space ships. I delineate all manner of sports, handicrafts, customs, sacred rites and ceremonies; and nearly every variety of bird, animal, fish, fruit and flower. I frame the horrors of war, the blessings of peace, the hardships of emigration, the plight of indigence and the blight of famine. I illustrate the adventures of Don Quixote, the fairy tales of childhood and the legends of all civilizations. I reflect the symbols of art and culture, of natural resources and industry, of trade and commerce, of agriculture and architecture, and of all human endeavors. I commemorate the expeditions and voyages, and the inventions, discoveries and creations that make life worth living. Millions of men, women and children are fascinated by me. Through my infinite variety, they find boundless pleasure, relaxation and enchantment. Yet... I am only a postage stamp! reform even as he was a champion of the poor he has mostly served in government. And though he touts his worker heritage, especially his immigrant grandfather who worked in the coal mines and his own childhood in Pennsylvanias manufacturing belt, Santorum hasnt any executive experience to compare with Romneys. People who worked with Santorum in Washington have marveled at his new maturity. Gone is the sometimesarrogant Santorum, though he remains bellicose at times, promising, for instance, to bomb Irans nuclear facilities. Perhaps humbled by defeat and personal loss, he is today a kinder, gentler version of his earlier political incarnation. He also has suffered some of the cruelest attacks of anyone in the blood sport of politics, some so vile that they dont merit repetition here. Suffice to say, those who have attacked him personally couldnt hold up Santorums socks in a contest of personal honor. Nevertheless, the primary focus of the Republican Party is to nominate someone who can defeat Barack Obama. Pennsylvania is crucial to Obamas re-election, and theres no ignoring that Santorum lost his Senate seat in 2006 in his home state by a huge margin -- 17 points. At the moment, some pollsters hypothetical matchups show Obama tied or trailing Romney. Santorum clearly has an important national role to play, especially in the debate about who we are, but Romney remains the GOPs best bet. Kathleen Parkers email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

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conservatives who dont have to guess at his sincerity. No one on the planet this side of the pope has walked the walk as Santorum has. He is in the Vaticans vernacular res ipsa loquitur (the thing speaks for itself). But in a general election, his appeal weakens. Even in Iowa, where caucus-goers tied Santorum with Romney, polls show that voters believe Romney has a better chance of winning the national election. Romney continues to lead by a healthy margin in New Hampshire. A new WMUR/University of New Hampshire poll found that 44 percent of those surveyed said they most likely would vote for Romney. Santorums sudden rise as a potential favorite is only sudden if you werent watching Iowa the past year or so. The former senator from Pennsylvania has been all but carpooling as he visited all 99 counties. For his trouble, he was rewarded. But doing well among conservative, white Christians does not a national trend portend. Despite his many fine qualities as a devout and devoted family man, and no one disputes his constancy in this realm, Santorums strengths are his weaknesses when it comes to the nations top job. He may be the Catholics Catholic, but the crucial issue this election year is business, not abortion. Though an effective senator Santorum was instrumental in welfare

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Alzheimers Association answers questions about memory loss

What memory changes can we expect as we age? How do we know when forgetfulness might be a symptom of a more serious problem? Individuals can find the answers to these questions at the Alzheimers Associations free education program: Memory and Aging: Whats Normal, Whats Not. The program will be presented from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday at the Delphos Senior Center, 301 E. Suthoff St. This program will explore forgetfulness and memory loss. Examples of memory changes that are part of the normal aging process will be compared with memory changes that may be the result of disease or other factors besides aging. Participants will learn about treatable causes of memory loss, methods of memory improvement, and influences on memory functions. For more information on this program or other available services, please contact the Alzheimers Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter at 1-800-441-3322, or visit the Chapters website at www. alz.org/nwohio.

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TODAY 9 a.m.-noon Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. St. Vincent DePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delphos Postal Museum is open. 12:15 p.m. Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire and Rescue 1-3 p.m. Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. SUNDAY 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 1-4 p.m. Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main St. Kalida. MONDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 6 p.m. Middle Point Village Council meets 7-9 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Annex Museum, 241 N. Main St., will be open. 7 p.m. Marion Township trustees at township house. Middle Point council meets at town hall. 7:30 p.m. Delphos American Legion Auxiliary meets at the post at 415 N. State St. 8 p.m. Delphos City Schools Board of Education meets at the administration office. Delphos Knights of Columbus meet at the K of C hall. TUESDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets at Trinity United Methodist Church, 211 E. Third St. 6:30 p.m. Delphos Lions Club, Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth St. 7:30 p.m. Ottoville Emergency Medical Service members meet at the municipal building. Ottoville VFW Auxiliary members meet at the hall. Fort Jennings Local School District board members meet at the high school library. Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, 310 W. Second St. 8:30 p.m. Elida village council meets at the town hall. WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. - noon Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main St. Kalida. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 11:45 a.m. Rotary Club meets at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth St. 4 p.m. Delphos Public Library board members meet at the library conference room. 6 p.m. Shepherds of Christ Associates meet in the St. Johns Chapel. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. THURSDAY 9-11 a.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 5-7 p.m. The Interfaith Thrift Shop is open for shopping. 8 p.m. American Legion Post 268, 415 N. State St. Please notify the Delphos Herald at 419-695-0015 if there are any corrections or additions to the Coming Events column.

Museum to host Ricky Nye

The Allen County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Blues Committee of Lima, will host an evening program with Ricky Nye at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Allen County Museum, 620 W. Market St., Lima. Nye was born in Cincinnati in 1956 and was bitten by the music bug at the age of 5. Upon his return to the area in 1979, his musical journeys on piano, organ and accordion have taken him through jazz, funk, rock & roll, country, zydeco, New Orleans styles, boogie-woogie and blues knowledge which has landed him on countless recording sessions and as accompanist to renown blues artists such as James Harman, Junior Watson, Jason Ricci, Francine Reed and Darrell Nulisch. Ricky performs solo as well as with his two bands, Ricky Nye and the Red Hots, and Ricky Nye Inc. Nye won Best Solo Act in the 2001 and 2002 Cammy

About the Alzheimers Association Alzheimers disease is a progressive disease of the brain which destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, think-

ing and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Today, Alzheimers is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. There are more than 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimers disease, and approximately 32,000 people in Northwest Ohio with the disease. The Alzheimers Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter is the areas expert on Alzheimers disease and related memory loss disorders, and provides an extensive range of caregiver and professional education programs, support groups, a 24-hour Helpline, and other services.

Molly is 11 years old and is a candidate for the senior to senior program. Molly is a Jack Russell/Beagle mix. She knows all her obedience commands but shes a little rusty. She just needs a little work and she would be perfect. She would do better in a home with adults only.

Nathan is a brown tiger tabby who if you enjoy brushing and grooming, he is a match for you. He doesnt like to groom himself and needs daily brushing. Nathan is a very loving cat! Hes vision impaired (we think hes blind in his left eye), but he gets around fine. He loves to play and is very talkative.

The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets waiting for adoption. Each comes with a spay or neuter, first shots and a heartworm test. Call 419-991-1775. The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats M, 3 years, fixed, tabby, black and white, name Hank and Ceaser M, 1 year, neutered, dew clawed, shots, white, name Cotton Kittens M, F, 3 months, black, gray and white face, black and white, tiger stripe M, F, 7 weeks, gray, black and white, white and light brown Dogs Cocker Spaniel, F, 6 years, strawberry blond, shots, name Ann Marie Boxer Collie, F, 2 years, than and white, name Molly Jack Russell, M, 2 years, black and tan, name Butterball Rat Terrier Shih Tzu, M, 11 years, fixed, shots, tan and white, name Duke Pom-Jack Russell, M. 5 years, shots, white, name Spook Puppies Beagle mix, M, F, 6 weeks, brown and black, black and white For more information on these pets or if you are in need of finding a home for your pet contact The Animal Protective League from 9-5 weekdays at 419-749-2976. Donations or correspondence can be sent to PO Box 321, Van Wert OH 45891.

Awards. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call the museum at 419-222-9426.

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Jays wear down Rangers in MAC basketball

By JIM METCALFE jmetcalfe@ delphosherald.com DELPHOS Boys high school basketball is a 32-minute affair. That is a valuable lesson that the St. Johns team learned Friday night against New Knoxville at Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium. The Blue Jays had a great start and fortunately ended well for a 50-43 Midwest Athletic Conference triumph. We came out with a lot of energy; the crowd and student section was excited and so were our players, St. Johns coach Aaron Elwer noted. What I told the players, though, is that the teams we play Friday night wont stop playing. I give credit to New Knoxville for playing through that early adversity and coming back. Fortunately, I felt we wore them down a little bit toward the end. We have a physical edge and though New Knoxville is a talented team, they arent very deep. New Knoxville head man Kort Fledderjohann was wary of a slow start but it happened anyway. In our two losses last week, we came out slow and fell behind 10-12 points. We talked about it before the game but it happened again, he said. This is a tough place to play and all we told the kids was keep playing hard and chipping away. The Jays (4-3, 2-0 MAC) held a 26-16 halftime edge, thanks in large part to the defensive work done on 6-4 senior Ranger center Lucas Leffel (14 markers, 9 boards), with senior Tanner Calvelage (9 markers) and sophomore Cody Looser having much to do with holding him to four points. That changed with the blink of an eye in the third period. The visitors (3-4, 0-1 MAC) ran a couple of sets for him and his four baskets seemed to energize his teammates. They hit 9-of-11 shots in the period including 3-of-5 from deep to take the lead five times in the last 4:15, including a 3-ball from the side pocket by Shane Topp with 6.5 seconds left. However, Blue Jay junior Curtis Geise (19 markers - 3 treys) had other plans, swishing in a 40-footer just before the horn to put the Blue and Gold up 40-39. That put all the momentum in the Blue Jays favor entering the

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Underneath the basket was nowhere for the faint of heart on this play Friday night, with St. Johns junior Seth Bockey securing an offensive rebound from teammate Ryan Buescher and Ranger Lucas Leffel. Bockey chipped in eight points for his efforts as the host Jays grabbed a 7-point win. fourth period and the Jays got two early free throws by junior Seth Bockey (8 markers, 5 caroms) and an inside basket to put them up 44-39. Knoxville got a basket by junior Jake Allen (10 counters, 5 dimes) at 6:10 but junior Ryan Buescher (7 counters, 6 boards) replied with a deuce to make it a 5-point game. The Jays then began to milk the clock and a basket by Leffel at 2:22 got the Rangers within 46-43. That was their last gasp as they didnt score the rest of the way and the hosts hit 4-of-5 singles in the final 1:01 (10-of-14 for the night for 71.4%) to seal the deal. Curtis has a knack for hitting big shots like that. That definitely got things back in our favor, Elwer added. They came out hot the third period and we didnt. Wed done a good job on Leffel until then but he became more aggressive; we then had to help out a little more and that opened up perimeter looks that they buried. Fortunately, we weathered that and got enough of a lead to make them chase, then we hit our free throws. Fledderjohann referred to the Geise basket as the gamechanger. We had just played one of our best if not our best quarters of the season. We ran a couple of sets for Lucas and that got us rolling, Fledderjohann added. Then Geise hits that big shot at the end of the third and that really took some wind out of our sails. The Jays got the crowd behind them early with a quick 8-0 spurt in the first 1:25 bombs by Geise and Buescher around a deuce by senior Alex Clark (7 points) to force Fledderjohann to call an early timeout. Still, the Jays eventually grabbed a 12-2 edge halfway through on a deuce from Geise before the Rangers started to cobble a comeback together, outscoring the hosts 9-1 in the last half of the period. That included back-to-back baskets by Leffel: a spinner at 1:40 and a 19-footer from just right of the

key with 3.1 ticks on the board; for a 13-11 Blue Jay margin. The Blue Jay defense held their guests scoreless for the first 4:05 of the second period but thanks to 4-of-16 shooting (17of-42 overall, 6-of-19 3-balls, for 40.5%) in the canto, they could only build a 19-11 lead. Still, they continued to stymie Leffel and company and own the backboards (13-7 in the period); when Geise hit a triple at 1:26 and two technical foul shots (Allens third foul) at 39.9 ticks, the halftime lead was 26-16. New Knoxville canned 17-of38 from the floor (4-of-11 trifectas) for 44.8 percent and 5-of-7 charity throws (71.4%). They grabbed 20 caroms (4 offensive) as Seth Kuck had five; and added 10 miscues and 15 fouls. They hosts Botkins tonight. The Jays amassed 27 misses (9 offensive) as senior Ben Warnecke added four; eight errors and 10 fouls. They visit Lima Central Catholic in their annual Sunday afternoon grudge match, with a junior varsity start of 1 p.m. In JV action, New Knoxville (5-2, 1-0) put the Jays away with a 10-2 fourth period for a 49-37 triumph. Isaac Kuntz led the victors with 14, while sophomore Ryan Koester paced the Jays (2-5, 0-2) with eight.

Grove gets off early, rolls up NWC win

By Charlie Warnimont Delphos Herald correspondent sports@putnamsentinel.com COLUMBUS GROVE No one knew what to expect from the Columbus Grove boys basketball team after suffering heavy graduation losses from a 21-2 team last season. Seven games into their season, the Bulldogs may be making believers out of those who may have doubted them. The Bulldogs continued their winning ways Friday night as they jumped on top of Lincolnview quickly in rolling to a 63-44 Northwest Conference win before a packed Columbus Grove Gymnasium. Columbus Grove is now 1-1 in the NWC and 5-2 overall, while the Lancers dropped to 1-1 in the conference and 3-6 overall. Columbus Grove grabbed a quick lead, scoring the first seven points of the contest and played hard-nosed defense throughout the opening quarter as they rolled to a double-digit lead after eight minutes. Senior guard Jordan Travis opened the scoring with a 3-pointer, then after a Lancer turnover went hard to the basket for two points. A basket by Dane Stechschulte made it 7-0 before the Lancers Clayton Longstreth scored, making it 7-2. Connor Kohls answered back for the Bulldogs with a basket before Lincolnviews Kade Carey connected from long distance, making it a 9-5 game. At that point, Columbus Grove made a statement as they went on a 15-3 run to take a 24-8 lead. Wade Heffner and Collin Grothaus opened the run with baskets before Longstreth hit a free throw for the Lancers. Derek Rieman and Kohls hit back-to-back buckets before Longstreth scored again as he had seven points in the opening eight minutes. Columbus Grove scored the next six points, four by Rieman and two by Kohls off a steal, before Longstreth ended the first-quarter scoring with a basket, making the score 24-8. We played well in spurts tonight, Columbus Grove coach Ryan Stechschulte said. We came out and played excellent basket the first quarter getting contributions from a lot of guys. We were able to force the tempo and get some turnovers that led to some easy baskets. While the Bulldogs dominated the scoring the first quarter, they were unable to keep it going in the second as Lincolnview was able to trim the Bulldog lead to seven. Travis opened the second quarter scoring for Grove with a short jumper before Brooks Ludwig answered back with a 3-point play. Both teams offenses went cold for the next three minutes until Longstreth hit two free throws and Kyle Williams knocked down a jumper, pulling the Lancers within seven points at 26-19. Thats where the Bulldogs halted the Lancer comeback as baskets by Brady Shafer and Travis pushed the Grove lead

VARSITY NEW KNOXVILLE (43) Andrew Arnett 1-0-3, Ryan Lageman 2-0-6, Jake Allen 3-4-10, Seth Kuck 1-1-3, Ben Kuck 2-0-4, Lucas Leffel 7-0-14, Shane Topp 1-0-3. Totals 13-4-5/7-43. ST. JOHNS (50) Ryan Buescher 2-2-7, Alex Clark 2-2-7, Tanner Calvelage 4-0-9, Ben Warnecke 0-00, Curtis Geise 6-4-19, Cody Looser 0-0-0, Andrew Metzger 0-0-0, Josh Rode 0-0-0, Seth Bockey 3-2-8. Totals 11-6-10/14-50. Score by Quarters: New Knoxville 11 5 23 4 - 43 St. Johns 13 13 14 10 - 50 Three-point goals: New Knoxville, Lageman 2, Arnett, Topp; St. Johns, Geise 3, Clark, Buescher. ------JUNIOR VARSITY NEW KNOXVILLE (49) Adam Howe 4-0-9, Ryan Allen 1-0-3, Wes Meyer 0-2-2, Jalen Fullenkamp 3-612, Shane Topp 3-0-7, Spencer Wolf 0-0-0, Ethan Kuck 1-0-2, Isaac Kuntz 6-0-14. Totals 13-5-8/13-49. ST. JOHNS (37) Aaron Hellman 1-2-4, Eric Clark 1-3-5, Ben Wrasman 1-1-3, Ryan Koester 3-2-8, Cole Fischbach 0-0-0, Evan Hays 2-2-7, Tyler Conley 2-2-6, Eric Gerberick 0-0-0, Jake Csukker 1-4-6. Totals 10-1-14/15-37. Score by Quarters: New Knoxville 17 12 10 10 - 49 St. Johns 9 14 12 2 - 37 Three-point goals: New Knoxville, Kuntz 2, Howe, Allen, Topp; St. Johns, Hays.

Cougars top Kenton 65-59 for Froelichs 400th win

By Jim Cox KENTON - Van Wert coach Dave Froelich has now won 400 games, so maybe he could take this one in stride -- but probably not. The outsized Cougars came back from a 6-point deficit in the fourth quarter to pull out a 65-59 nail-biter over host Kenton Friday night in Western Buckeye League boys cage action. Van Wert is now 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the WBL. Kenton is 2-4 and 0-2. Van Wert trailed 46-44 going into the final stanza but Kentons 1-2 scoring punch of Maty Mauk and Brice Fackler (two Division I college football commits), along with another muscle man, Noah Furbush, stretched the lead to 52-46. During those two minutes Mauk hit a 12-foot banker, Fackler a free throw, Furbush an old-style 3-point play on a putback -- sandwiched around an elbow turnaround jumper by the Cougars Jacob Myers. That 6-point lead was the biggest of the game by either team up to that time. With the Kenton fans feeling pretty good, the momentum turned on a dime. The Cougars reeled off 11 points in a row (3-point play the old way by Joey Hurless on a power drive, Joe Moonshower layup on a Hurless assist, steal and layup by Myers, elbow jumper by Reggie Phillips and two free throws by AJ Smith) -- 57-52, Van Wert, at the 3:10 mark. Facklers 3-point play on another muscle layup got Kenton right back in it. Hurless missed a front end but so did Mauk. Myers drove the lane for a 59-55 lead. Mauk got it within two with a nifty spinning layup but missed the and-1. Myers hit a huge 17-foot jumper from straightaway but Mauk trumped that with a 15-foot angle banker at 1:02 to narrow the Van Wert

ished off the 28-point victory. We focused all week on eliminating turnovers, (getting) offensive rebounds and OTTOVILLE easy baskets, Crestview Ottovilles boys basketball coach Jeremy Best said. I team only committed 11 thought our defense was key turnovers versus Crestviews tonight, defending the post seven Friday night in non- and not giving up too much league hardwood action at dribble penetration. Our defense was key tonight and L.W. Heckman Gymnasium. The difference was the it got us going offensively. Helm led all scorers with 3-point arc as the Knights shot 8-of-16 from long dis- 15 points, including four tritance to pick up the 54-26 ples. Gibson had 11 points. Tyson Bolenbaugh triumph. added seven points. Crestview Etzler and Rolsten improved to 6-2 each had six points. on the season and We did a really Ottoville fell to 3-6 good job not commitoverall. ting the turnovers but The Big Green they are a very wellcracked the scorecoached team and board first with shot the ball extremea 3-pointer from ly well, Ottoville Ryan Honigford. coach Todd Turnwald The Knights then Schmoeller said. Crestview did a went on to score 14 unanswered points, with two good job of defending the treys from Kole Rolsten and post and not letting us get the Damian Helm being the high- ball down low as much as we lights. Crestview took a 14-5 would have liked to. Schimmoeller and lead at the end of the first Hohlbein both finished with quarter. Ottoville came within eight points apiece for the four at the start of the sec- hosts. Kevin Schnipke had ond quarter with a trey from five points and three blocks. Crestview won the junior Bryan Hohlbein and a bucket from Derek Schimmoeller. varsity contest 45-24. Ottoville visits Minster However, they couldnt get closer as back-to-back triples tonight (6:30 p.m.), while from Cameron Etzler and Crestview visits Van Wert Helm gave Crestview a 20-10 County rival Lincolnview lead at the 3:40 mark. The Friday. CRESTVIEW (54) Knights took a slim edge, Damian Helm 5-1-15, Dallis Gibson 22-15, at halftime. 5-1-11, Tyson Bolenbaugh 3-1-7, Kole If Ottoville had hopes of a Rolsten 2-0-6, Cameron Etzler 2-0-6, third-period rally, they didnt Nick Adam 1-1-3, Josh Ream 1-0-2, last long. Crestview held the Alex Brown 1-0-2, Nick Bayer 1-0-2, Matt Big Green to just two points Holden 0-0-0, Alec Heffner 0-0-0. Totals 13-8-4/6-54. the third quarter while scorOTTOVILLE (26) ing 16. The Knights kept on Derek Schimmoeller 3-2-8, Bryan rolling with a jumper from Hohlbein 2-3-8, Kevin Schnipke 2-1-5, Dallis Gibson and a trey from Ryan Honigford 1-0-3, Brandt Landin 0-2-2, Austin Honigford 0-0-0, Luke Helm, using plays like that to Schimmoeller 0-0-0, Cory Honigford 0-0take total command. As time 0. Totals 6-2-8/13-26. Score by Quarters: expired, Etzler nailed a halfcourter to give the Knights Crestview 14 8 16 16 - 54 5 10 2 9 - 26 a commanding 38-17 lead Ottoville Three-point goals: Crestview, Helm going into the fourth quarter. 4, Rolsten 2, Etzler 2; Ottoville, R. Crestview was never Honigford, Hohlbein. JV score: 45-24 (Crestview). threatened again as they fin-

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back to 11 before Longstreth and Heffner traded baskets to end the first 16 minutes with the Bulldogs leading 32-21. While Lincolnview was hoping to continue its second-quarter comeback into the third quarter, the Bulldogs had a repeat of their first-quarter dominance, outscoring Lincolnview 21-7. Kohls and Heffner opened the second-half scoring for the Bulldogs before Longstreth answered back for the Lancers. Columbus Grove ran off the next 10 points to take a 46-23 lead as Kohls had a 3-point play as he converted a steal into points, Caleb Grothaus knocked down a 3-pointer and Stechschulte and Heffner both had a basket. We got too individual the second quarter, Stechschulte said. Our defense wasnt the problem as we gave up 10 points the first quarter and 11 the second quarter. I told them our defense wasnt a problem; we got too individual offensively not using each other, not moving off the ball and we were taking shots we didnt want to take. We wanted to take better shots than what we were taking. Columbus Grove shot very well Friday night as they were 25-of-45 from the field for 62 percent 23-of-37 from 2-point range and 5-of-8 from behind the 3-point line. The Lancers didnt shoot poorly as they hit 42 percent from the field (17-of-40) but could not match the Bulldogs shot for shot. Columbus Grove finished the third quarter with a 7-5 scoring run as they were up 53-28 going to the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter saw both teams starters on the bench for much of it as Columbus Grove

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lead to 61-59. The Cats trapped Hurless for a tie-up and got the ball via the possession arrow but Mauk gave it right back with an offensive foul. Myers closed it out with four straight pressure free throws. Its what we expected coming in -- when you face an athletic and competitive team like that, that are still getting their basketball legs (after a state runner-up finish in football), said Froelich. We were lucky. We got a couple of stops at the end but we didnt get very many. We got to the rim a little bit more on penetration because they were killing us on the blocks -- thats the story of our team. We didnt shoot particularly well but give them credit for pressuring us. Were normally a pretty good shooting team. Neither team led by more than three in the first quarter, but Myers eight points staked the Cougs to a 14-12 lead after eight minutes. Mauk led a second-period charge that saw Kenton up 23-20 with 3:27 showing on the clock but Van Wert whipped off eight points in a row, the first six from Myers, and it was 28-23, Cougars, at the half. At that point, the Wildcats were outshooting the Cougs 59 percent (10-of-17) to 39 percent (12-of-31) but Kenton had turned it over 13 times, Van Wert only three. Myers had 16 points. Kenton won the third quarter decisively, though, reeling off the first six points to get the lead back. There were seven ties and six lead changes in those eight minutes. Hurless hit two free throws with four seconds left to put Van Wert up 44-43 but Kentons Matt Bahr swished a 20-foot runner from the left wing at the buzzer to set up the final quarter. The Cats held Myers to no points in the third period. See COUGARS, page 7

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Dave Boninsegna had the best week of the three pickers with an 8-4 mark 4-2 in the bowls and 4-2 in the pros (one question and Ive already asked him: how did he know wink, wink! the Buckeyes special teams were going to be so pathetic against Florida, for example, or that the Detroit Lions couldnt even stop Green Bay with a backup QB and half their starters not playing? Does he know something? heh heh), Anyway, this extremely lucky mans record is now 144-74 (73-36 and 71-38). Guest Picker Brian Bassett went 7-5 (4-2 and 3-3) to run that combined mark to 137-60 (68-28 college and 69-32 pros). And my ever-radiant and marvelous (heh heh) mark plummeted to 136-80 (69-40 and 67-40) with another ... er, ah, ... pathetic performance of 5-7 (3-3 and 2-4). Mike Wrasman, erstwhile sports editor of such papers as The Times Bulletin, Fostoria Review Times and this publication, rejoins the cast this week as the games are a-dwindling! Here are the games: College Bowls: Pittsburgh vs. SMU (BBVA Compass); Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois (GoDaddy.com); LSU vs. Alabama (BCS National Championship). NFL Playoffs: Cincinnati at Houston; Pittsburgh at Denver; Atlanta at New York Giants; Detroit at New Orleans. JIM METCALFE COLLEGE: PITTSBURGH: This is definitely not the Dickerson-James Pony Express of the past at SMU. Look how long it has really taken them to come back from the NCAAimposed death penalty from that era. This is not a great Pittsburgh team either but with the way no one has played any defense in this bowl season, I like the Panthers and their noMetcalfe huddle offense. NORTHERN ILLINOIS: The Mid-American Conference has made a major statement in this 2011 bowl season against some of the heavyweight conferences. I realize that though this pick automatically with my luck, are you kidding? means the Huskies will barf up a lung, turn the ball over a dozen teams, get called for 40 penalties that dont even exist in the rule book and not be able to stop a tackling dummy, I have to go with NIU! LSU: Two of the best defenses in the land. Finally, some football where points have to be earned! If there is a faster defense in the land than Alabama, it is the Bayeaux Tigers. They have the corners to cover 1-on-1, which means they can and will shut down Trent Richardson and the Tide running game. Bamas defense also has the corners to shut down the LSU run. This game, as it did the last time, will come down to special teams. Give Tigers a 3-point win and a national title. PROS: CINCINNATI: Texans stumbled down the stretch due to horrible spate of injuries. They are starting a rookie third-team QB in T.J. Yates. I would like their chances if either veteran Jake Delhomme or Jeff Garcia were playing because of playoff experience but that is likely not the case. If the Bengals own rookie QB, Andy Dalton, the starter all season, doesnt make mistakes, which he generally has not, Cedric Benson, AJ Green and Company will do just enough to give Cincy a road playoff win. PITTSBURGH: Big Ben is hobbled, which takes away a major part of his game keeping plays alive. The Broncos defense will have an easier time here. On the other side, Steelers defense is a tough one for even a veteran QB to dissect. With Tebow really struggling the last three weeks, now is not a good time for Broncos

Bad P I C K S start dooms Wildcats at

By Cort Reynolds Ada Herald writer ADA Hot-shooting Ada raced to a 16-2 lead and cruised to a 50-28 Northwest Conference boys basketball win over visiting Jefferson Friday night. The main drama in the game revolved around whether Ada senior Konnor Baker would set the schools all-time boys scoring mark. Needing 12 points to break the record of 1,283 set by Zac Dysert from 200508, Baker tallied 10 quick first period markers. But he then went without a field goal for 23 minutes before setting the new record in the final minute. Jefferson fell to 1-8 and 0-2 in conference play with the defeat. The Bulldogs improved to 8-1 and 2-0 in the NWC with their fifth consecutive victory. Theyve shot the 3-ball well all year, noted Wildcat head coach Marc Smith of Ada. Good teams usually have a run at some point and they hit their run at the beginning of the game. Adas first three baskets were all 3-pointers by three different players against the 3-2 Delphos zone. The first Wildcat field goal came on a driving layup by senior Tony George at the 4:40 mark, cutting the deficit to 9-2. The Bulldogs canned five treys early to build a 19-7 bulge. After Ada stretched the lead to 25-7 on a 3-point putback by Mason Acheson, the Wildcats began to claw their way into the contest. Scrappy senior guard Shayn Klinger reeled off six straight points on a finger roll and right-wing trey to help the Wildcats pull within 27-13. Bulldog senior Austin Weber then canned a short right base-

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offense. I imagine another slugfest and though it pains me to write this, Steelers get a close win. NEW YORK GIANTS: The G-Men are getting healthy on both sides of the ball at the right time. That front four will stop the run and pressure Matt Ryan to make things easier for the secondary. Eli Manning is playing very well and the offensive line is starting to gel in the running game. All signs point to a NY triumph. NEW ORLEANS: If the Lions cannot slow down a backup QB with Green Bay, with a few other starters not playing, what will they do with a potential MVP candidate in Drew Brees and that receiving corps? Lions will score but not outscore Saints. DAVE BONINSEGNA COLLEGE: Pittsburgh: SMU barely beat Rice; how is it that these two teams are in a bowl this late in the year (Editors note: how indeed? One of the great mysteries of life or Boninsegna college football!)? Neither really deserves the game but lets take Pitt just because I have to pick someone. Northern Illinois: Arkansas State was unbeaten in the conference, while NIU had just one loss in conference play. NIU is coming off a big come-from-behind win over the Ohio Bobcats; that may be enough momentum to carry them to a win over the Red Wolves. LSU: The REMATCH after the offensive juggernaut that was the first game. I think this one ends the same way with LSU the victors, just not with the low-scoring game as the first time. PROS: Cincinnati: Why not homer it up (EN: Homer Simpson?)? The Bengals were a drive away from beating the Texans the first time; this time they get their revenge and finally get a playoff win. Pittsburgh: I really want Denver to win REALLY BAD.. but lets be real. The Steelers get the win New York Giants: Atlanta destroyed the Buccs last week, while the Giants had their way with the Cowboys. This is the toughest of the games this week but I will take the home team to move on. New Orleans: OK Lions fans, it was a fun season first playoff appearance since 99 but the season ends here with the MVP and the Saints getting the win. MIKE WRASMAN COLLEGE: SMU: SMU has risen from the dead - the death penalty, that is. Panthers in a state of flux after coaching changes - a lot of teams are. SMU wins over Johnny Majors old team. Northern Illinois: Northern Illinois will take the MAC banner and continue MACs bowl winning streak. Didnt Jerry Jones go to Arkansas State? (EN: Arkansas.) LSU: Bayou Bengals will roll Tide to win BCS crown. NFL: Cincinnati: Bengals will avenge close loss to Texans (the only Texas team left in the playoffs). Denver: Tim Tebow and the Wrasman Broncos will bounce ailing Big Ben and chums. NY Giants: Giants will foil Falcons. The Jerseyites (New York transplants) routed the bumbling Cowboys to win weak (EN: I ignore you!!!) NFC East. At least one Manning (Eli) made the playoffs. Detroit: Motor City Lions (formerly Portsmouth, Ohio, Spartans) keep dream season alive in Superdome.

Ada; Baker sets career record

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Jefferson sophomore Ross Thompson goes to the glass for a deuce Friday night at The Kennel of Ada High School. line jumper at the buzzer to make it a 16-point margin at intermission. Klinger swiped the ball and converted a breakaway layup, then splashed a right-wing trey to bring the visitors within 34-20 with 5:11 left in the third period. But that was as close as they would get since Ada answered with a 7-3 spurt to lead by 18 heading into the final stanza. A conventional 3-point play by Klinger highlighted the low-scoring fourth quarter for Delphos. Baker tied the Ada boys career record on a foul shot with 1:50 remaining, then broke it with 59 seconds left with an offensive rebound basket that provided the games final points. We made Baker earn his points, said Smith. I felt individually we had a hard time matching up. I thought the zone was pretty effective after the start. We didnt put the ball in the hole very well. There are some nights when we just dont shoot the ball. They are long and lanky around the basket. Bulldog head coach Chris Sautter was happy with his teams man defense, which gave up a season-low in points. We are giving up under 44 points a game and have a lot

Bulldogs maul Roughriders in WBL rout

By Frank German The Delphos Herald fjohngerman@gmail.com ELIDA The Roughriders of St. Marys Memorial met with the Elida Bulldogs on the Union Bank Court of the Elida Fieldhouse Friday night in Western Buckeye League boys hardwood action. The Dawgs rode roughshod all over St. Marys with a final of 69-39. Elida came right out of the box with Aric Thompson knocking down a 3 59 seconds into the contest from the top of the key. He hit five 3-point shots on the night, giving him the second-best spot of 15 points on the night. St. Marys DJ Manning answered right back with a three at 6:41 mark. Cory Royster had a putback for Elida but St. Marys Garet Fledderjohann (13 points) hit the second-of-2 free throws. Thompson hit a trey from the left corner but Steven Elshoff answered for St. Marys with a bunny under the basket for the last close score of the game. Elida started to pull away. Thompson hit his third 3 of the quarter from the left corner, Royster stole the ball at 3/4court and went the distance for the layup, Reggie McAdams dropped a shot from the elbow for the first of his game-leading 21 points and nailed a 3 with 33 seconds left to make it an 18-6 game. Elida was not done yet; Dakota Mathias made a the status quo on the night for layup with 10 seconds left in the Dawgs, outscoring their the quarter on a half-court pass foe 13-9 and getting as much as from McAdams for a 20-6 a 37-point lead as both coaches put in their benches late in the score after one. St. Marys went triangle- game. Both teams return to action and-2 to stop Reggie and Dakota. This opened up others tonight: Elida hosting Libertylike Aric with three 3-point- Benton and St. Marys hosting ers in the first quarter. We Spencerville. ST. MARYS have more weapons then just two guys and someone was MEMORIAL (39) Garet Flederjohann 4-3-13, going to be open, Elida coach Denny Thompson explained. DJ Manning 4-0-11, Austin We executed offensively as James 2-0-5, Steven Elshoff well as we have this year. I also 2-0-4, JD Meyer 0-3-3, Alex liked what we did defensively Dammeyer 1-0-2, Derrick Lauth 0-1-1, Dustin Fisher 0-0tonight. In the second quarter, St. 0, Seth Fitzgerald 0-0-0, Micah Marys (4-5, 1-1 WBL) fared no Johns 0-0-0. Total 13/44-6/20better. They scored first when 7/13-39. ELIDA (69) JD Meyer hit the back end-of-2 Reggie McAdams 9-0-21, from the line. The largest lead of the quarter came at 6:12; Aric Thompson 5-0-15, Cory McAdams hit a 3 from the Royster 5-0-10, Dakota Mathias right corner for a 25-7 game. 4-0-10, Jeremy Newby 2-0-4, The Roughriders smallest gap came at 2:15; Austin James netted a 3 from the top of the key to make it 32-20, Elida. Royster got a putback and then 57 seconds later, Thompson hit yet another 3 to close out the For Week of Jan. 9-15 first half 37-20, Elida. MONDAY Girls Basketball Elida (8-1, 2-0 WBL) did Crestview at Continental, 6 not let up as they did in two previous games this year with p.m. Wrestling possible blowout endings. Elida Lincolnview vs. Bluffton and just slowly kept pulling away Cory-Rawson, 6 p.m. in the quarter and Mathias hit a TUESDAY Boys Basketball 3 with three seconds left to end Bellmont at Van Wert, 6 p.m. the third quarter by the score Girls Basketball of 56-30. Fort Jennings at Elida, 6 p.m. The fourth quarter became Kalida at Lincolnview, 6 p.m. we dont play well but we dont panic, added Froelich. We try to practice tight situations so they can handle these things. Im proud of these guys. People talk about ugly wins -- theres no such thing. Im happy to get outta here. The Cougars undefeated junior varsity cruised to a 58-38 win. Matt Bidlack, Kyle Keber and Connor Holiday led Van Werts scoring with 13, 13 and 12. Seth Kuhlman had 10 for Kenton.
Van Wert (65) Chadd Phillips 1 1-2 3, Hurless 3 3-5 9, Myers 11 6-6 28, Reggie Phillips 4 1-3 9, Moonshower 4 0-0 8, Smith 2 4-4 8, Markward 0 0-0 0, Wolford 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 15-20 65. Kenton (59) Kelly 4 1-2 10, Mauk 8 1-5 18, Fackler 7 3-5 17, Halsey 2 0-0 4, Furbush 2 1-1 5, Bahr 1 0-1, 3, Jeffers 1 0-0 2, Sawmiller 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 6-14 59. Score by Quarters: Van Wert 14 14 16 21 - 65 Kenton 12 11 23 13 - 59 Three-point field goals: Van Wert 0, Kenton 3 (Kelly, Mauk, Furbush).

JEFFERSON 28 (1-8, 0-2 NWC) Austin Jettinghoff 1 1-3 3, Zach Ricker 1 0-0 3, Shayn Klinger 5 2-3 14, Ross Thompson 2 0-2 4, Tony George 2 0-0 4. Totals 11 3/8 28. ADA 50 (8-1, 2-0 NWC) Micah Roberson 1 0-0 3, Cole Simon 2 1-2 6, Konnor Baker 5 1-2 13, Bobby Steiner 3 0-0 7, Austin Weber 4 2-3 10, Mason Acheson 3 1-1 9, Sutton 1 0-0 2. Totals 19/5-8/50. Score by Quarters: Jefferson 7 6 10 5 - 28 Ada 19 10 12 9 - 50 Three-pointers: Jefferson, Klinger 2, Ricker; Ada, Acheson 2, Baker 2, M. Roberson, Simon, Steiner. JV: Ada 49, DJ 28.

of guys who can guard a lot of positions, he said. I told them we needed to get off to a good start and we made five 3s in the first quarter. Baker led Ada with 13 points. Weber scored 10 points and Acheson added nine for Ada, all in the first half. With 14 points, Klinger topped all scorers by netting half of the Wildcat markers but no teammate tallied more than four. We are focusing on effort and intensity, things we can control, to give us a chance, added Smith. We got beat by a team that has more skill than we have. I am disappointed in the outcome but not the effort. We just couldnt make shots. The Bulldogs netted seven triples and 5-of-8 foul shots. It was nice to see Konnor get the record and put it behind him, Sautter added. Delphos hit 3-of-8 at the charity stripe and nailed three treys. The Ada JV squad also won the reserve contest 49-28. It doesnt get any easier for Jefferson as their next game is Friday against defending league champion LCC. Ada visits archrival Upper Scioto Valley tonight in a nonleague battle.

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Mike McDonald 2-0-4, Ebin Stratton 1-0-2, Louis Gray 1-02, Brandon Stinson 0-1-1, Max Stambaugh 0-0-0, Trent Long 0-0-0. Totals 29/55-10/22-1/269. Score by Quarters: St. Marys 6 14 10 9 - 39 Elida 20 17 19 13 - 69 Three-point goals: St. Marys Memorial, Manning 3, Fledderjohann 2, James; Elida, Thompson 5, McAdams 3, Mathias 2. Rebounds: St. Marys 25/7 offensive (Meyer 6), Elida 39/9 offensive (Stratton 7). Assists: St. Marys 6 (Fledderjohann 3), Elida 18 (Mathias 7). Steals: St. Marys 5 (Fledderjohann 2), Elida 9 (Royster 3). Blocks: St. Marys 3 (Meyer 3), Elida 0. Turnovers: St. Marys 11, Elida 6. Fouls: St. Marys 7, Elida 11. JV score: 52-42 (Elida).

(Continued from Page 6) played everyone they had dressed. Travis led the Bulldogs with 14 points and Kohls had 13 points. Rieman and Heffner both had eight points, along with five rebounds each, as 10 Columbus Grove players scored in the game. Carey led the Lancers with 17 points as he dropped in four 3-pointers. Longstreth had 11 points for Lincolnview. Sloan Whitaker was held to four points for the Lancers. Sloan was definitely a point of emphasis for us, Stechschulte added. We knew he was capable of going off for 20-25 points and we wanted to make sure when he got shots they were tough and contested; we have a lot of guys that can defend pretty well and be mentally focused and we did that tonight. Lincolnview coach Rob Welch refused comment after the game. Lincolnview won the junior varsity contest 46-42, pulling away late from the Bulldogs after the two teams were tied at 42-42. The Lancers now begin prepa-

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rations for Crestview Friday, while Columbus Grove is back in action tonight as they travel to Fort Jennings for a Putnam County League contest. *** Lincolnview 17-40 6-9 44: Leeth 1-0-2; Carey 6-1-17; Williams 1-0-2; Whitaker 1-0-2; Longstreth 4-3-11; Myers 0-1-1; Ludwig 3-1-7. Columbus Grove 28-45 2-6 63: Rieman 4-0-8; Neu 3-0-6; Shafer 1-0-2; Co. Grothaus 1-02; Kohls 5-1-13; Heffner 4-0-8; Travis 6-0-14; Stechschulte 2-0-4; Ca. Grothaus 1-0-3; Vorhees 1-13; Diller 0-0-0. Score by Quarters: Lincolnview 10 11 7 16 - 44 Columbus Grove 24 8 21 10 - 63 Three-pointgoals:Lincolnview 4-13 (Carey 4); Columbus Grove 5-8 (Travis 2, Kohls 2, Ca. Grothaus). Rebounds: Lincolnview 21; Columbus Grove 23 (Rieman 5, Heffner 5). Turnovers: Columbus Grove 17, Lincolnview 23. Junior Varsity: Lincolnview 46-42.

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(Continued from Page 6) He would make up for that in a big way during the fourth quarter. Turnovers and missed free throws ultimately sealed Kentons doom. The Wildcats committed 24 miscues, while the Cougs only had 10. Van Wert nailed 15-of-20 free throws (75 percent) while Kenton hit only 6-of-14 (43 percent). The home team shot a lot better from the field -54 percent (25-of-46) to 43 percent (25-of-58) -- and outglassed the visitors 30-22. Surprisingly, the Cougars were firing bricks from long range -- they didnt hit a trey in the game. Mauk, Fackler and Sean Kelly hit double digits for Kenton with 18, 17 and 10, respectively. Van Wert had much less balance, with Myers 28 being the only double-figure number. Weve had stretches where

Wrestling Spencerville and Coldwater at LCC, 6 p.m. Co-Ed Swimming and Diving Van Wert and St. Marys at Ottawa-Glandorf, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Wrestling Riverdale at Columbus Grove, 6 p.m. PC THURSDAY Girls Basketball LCC at Jefferson (NWC), 6 p.m. St. Henry at St. Johns (MAC), 6 p.m. Ottoville at Continental (PCL), 6 p.m. Lincolnview at Crestview (NWC), 6 p.m. Spencerville at Bluffton (NWC), 6 p.m. Van Wert at Elida (WBL), 6 p.m. Paulding at Columbus Grove (NWC), 6 p.m. Wrestling Elida at Bath, 6 p.m. FRIDAY Boys Basketball Jefferson at LCC (NWC), 6 p.m. Fort Jennings at Kalida (PCL), 6 p.m. Crestview at Lincolnview (NWC), 6 p.m. Bluffton at Spencerville

(NWC), 6 p.m. Elida at Van Wert (WBL), 6 p.m. Columbus Grove at Paulding (NWC), 6 p.m. St. Johns at St. Henry (MAC), 6:30 p.m. Wrestling Elida at Bluffton Quad, 6 p.m. SATURDAY Boys Basketball St. Johns at Shawnee, 6 p.m. Bluffton at Fort Jennings, 6 p.m. Ottoville at Pandora-Gilboa (PCL), 6 p.m. Lincolnview at Miller City, 6 p.m. Tinora at Kalida, 6 p.m. Leipsic at Columbus Grove (PCL), 6 p.m. Arlington at Crestview, 6 p.m. Jefferson at Wayne Trace, 6:30 p.m. Elida at Archbold, 6:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Ottawa-Glandorf at St. Johns, noon Fort Jennings at PandoraGilboa (PCL), 1 p.m. Allen East at Kalida, 1 p.m. Leipsic at Columbus Grove (PCL), 1 p.m. Wrestling Jefferson and Spencerville at Lima Senior Spartan Invitational, 9 a.m. Lincolnview at Garrett Invitational, 9 a.m. St. Johns at CIT, 10 a.m. Co-Ed Swimming and Diving Elida and Van Wert at Wapak Invitational (Celina), 10 a.m. Co-Ed Bowling Van Wert vs. LCC/OG (St. Marys), 10 a.m. (G)/12:30 p.m. (B) SUNDAY Wrestling St. Johns at CIT, 10 a.m.

8 The Herald

In terms of giant headlines and spilled ink, there is no question that the lightning strike by U.S. special forces that killed Osama bin Laden was the years most spectacular news event featuring a deadly brew of religion, politics and violence. Thus, it isnt surprising that members of the Religion Newswriters Association selected the death of the worlds most infamous radical Muslim as No. 1 in their poll to name the years top 10 stories on the religion beat. In addition to the symbolism of bin Ladens death in a post 9/11 world, the polls organizers said the killing spurred discussions among people of faith on issues of forgiveness, peace, justice and retribution. However, when I think about religion news events in 2011, another image from Pakistan flashes through my mind -- a shower of rose petals. I am referring to the jubilant throngs of lawyers and demonstrators that greeted 26-year-old Malik Mumtaz Qadri with cheers, rose petals and flowers as he arrived at an Islamabad courtroom to be charged with terrorism and murder. Witnesses said Qadri fired 20 rounds into Salman Taseers back, while members of the security team that was supposed to guard the Punjab governor stood watching. Moderate Muslim leaders, fearing for their lives, refused to condemn the shooting

Rose Petals in Pakistan

TERRY MATTINGLY

Saturday, January 7, 2012

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and many of the troubled nations secular political leaders -- including President Asif Ali Zardari, a friend and ally of Taseer -- declined to attend the funeral. Many Muslim clerics, including many usually identified as moderates, even praised the act of the assassin. Calling himself a slave of the Prophet, Qadri cheerfully surrendered. He noted that he had killed the moderate Muslim official because of Taseers role in a campaign to overturn Pakistans blasphemy laws that order death for those who insult Islam, especially those who convert from Islam to another religion. A few weeks later, Pakistans minister of minority affairs -- the only Christian in the national cabinet -- died in another hail of bullets in Islamabad. Looking ahead, Shahbaz Bhatti had recorded a video testimony to be played on Al-Jazeera in the likely event that he, too, was assassinated.

When Im leading this campaign against the Sharia laws, for the abolishment of blasphemy law, and speaking for the oppressed and marginalized persecuted Christian and other minorities, these Taliban threaten me, said Bhatti, who was immediately hailed as a martyr by Catholic bishops in Pakistan. Im living for my community and suffering people and I will die to defend their rights. Meanwhile, the gunmen tossed pamphlets near Bhattis bullet-riddled car that threatened him by name and stated, in part: From the Mujahideen of Islam, this fitting lesson for the world of infidelity, the crusaders, the Jews and their aides ... especially the leader of the infidel government of Pakistan, Zardari. ... In the Islamic Sharia, the ruling for one who insults the Prophet is nothing but death. The assassinations of Taseer and Bhatti placed 16th in this 2011 poll. As for me, I fear that these events say as much, or more, about the future of Pakistan and trends worldwide than the long-expected death of bin Laden. Heres the rest of the Religion Newswriters Associations top 10 list: (2) Congress holds intense hearings on trends among American Muslims, with the House focusing on evidence of radicalism in some mosques and the Senate focusing on

crimes reported against Muslims. (3) Kansas City Bishop Robert Finn is charged with failure to report the suspected abuse of a child -- the first active American Catholic bishop to face criminal prosecution in such a case. (4) Catholic leaders introduce a new English version of the Roman Missal, the first major change to this translation since 1973. (5) Leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) vote to allow local option on the ordination of partnered, noncelibate gay clergy. (6) Pope John Paul II is beatified -- the last step before sainthood -- in a Vatican rite attended by a million-plus people. (7) Radio preacher Harold Camping predicts the end of the world, twice. (8) Evangelical progressive Rob Bell publishes Love Wins, a controversial book challenging centuries of Christian doctrine about hell and damnation. (9) The Personhood Initiative, designed to outlaw abortion, fails at the polls in Mississippi. The number of laws restricting abortion, however, rises nationwide. (10) Historians and readers celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, while traditionalists, including Southern Baptist leaders, criticize the latest gender language tweaks in the New International Version.

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A.C.T.S. NEW TESTAMENT FELLOWSHIP Rev. Linda Wannemacher-Pastor Jaye Wannemacher-Worship Leader Contact: 419-695-3566 Sunday - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with worship @ ACTS Chapel-8277 German Rd., Delphos Thursday - 7:00 p.m. For Such A Time As This All & Non Denominational Tri-County Community Intercessory Prayer Meeting @ Presbyterian Church (Basement), 310 W. 2nd St. Delphos Everyone Welcome. DELPHOS BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Terry McKissack 302 N Main, Delphos Contact: 419-692-0061 or 419-302-6423 Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (All Ages) , 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service, 6:00 p.m Sunday Evening Service Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, Youth Study Nursery available for all services. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN 310 W. Second St. 419-692-5737 Pastor Harry Tolhurst Sunday: 11:00 Worship Service Everyone Welcome Communion first Sunday of every month. Communion at Van Crest Health Care Center - First Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m., Nursing Home and assisted living. ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 422 North Pierce St., Delphos Phone 419-695-2616 Rev. Angela Khabeb Saturday-8:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast Sunday-8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship Service; 11:00 a.m. Council Meeting Monday - 7:00 p.m. WELCA Meeting Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. Relay for Life Meeting Wednesday - 1:30 p.m Good Morning/Good Shephard FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Where Jesus is Healing Hurting Hearts! 808 Metbliss Ave., Delphos One block south of Stadium Park. 419-692-6741 Senior Pastor - Dan Eaton Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - New Years Day Celebration Service @ 10:30 a.m. Monday - Prayer- 7:00 p.m. Other ministries take place at various times. Check out www.delphosfirstassemblyofgod.com. DELPHOS CHRISTIAN UNION Pastor: Rev. Gary Fish 470 S. Franklin St., (419) 692-9940 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Sunday morning service. Youth ministry every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Childrens ministry every third Saturday from 11 to 1:30. ST. PAULS UNITED METHODIST 335 S. Main St. Delphos Pastor - Rev. David Howell Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service DELPHOS WESLEYAN CHURCH 11720 Delphos Southworth Rd. Delphos - Phone 419-695-1723 Pastor Wayne Prater Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service and prayer meeting. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 211 E. Third St., Delphos Rev. David Howell, Pastor Sunday - 8:15 a.m. Worship Service/ Communion; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study ; 9:30 a.m. Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Communion; 11:30 a.m. Radio Worship on WDOH; 2:30 p.m. Homer Baumgartner Funeral Service @ Trinity Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting; Outreach Committee Meeting Wednesday- 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday - 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Blood Drive @ Eagles; 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Suppers On Us Friday - 3:00 p.m. Mustard Seeds Saturday - 8:00 a.m. Administrative Board Council Breakfast; 8:30 a.m. Administrative Board Council Planning MARION BAPTIST CHURCH 2998 Defiance Trail, Delphos Pastor Jay Lobach 419-339-6319 Services: Sunday - 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH 331 E. Second St., Delphos 419-695-4050 Rev. Mel Verhoff, Pastor Rev. Jacob Gordon, Asst. Pastor Fred Lisk and Dave Ricker, Deacons Mary Beth Will, Liturgical Coordinator; Mrs. Trina Shultz, Pastoral Associate. Mel Rode, Parish Council President Celebration of the Sacraments Eucharist Lords Day Observance; Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:30 a.m.; Weekdays as announced on Sunday bulletin. Baptism Celebrated first Sunday of month at 1:30 p.m. Call rectory to schedule Pre-Baptismal instructions. Reconciliation Tuesday and Friday 7:30-7:50 a.m.; Saturday 3:304:00 p.m. Anytime by request. Matrimony Arrangements must be made through the rectory six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick Communal celebration in May and October. Administered upon request.

Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 7:00 p.m. Evening worship and Teens Alive (grades 7-12). Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Bible service. Tuesday & Thursday 7- 9 p.m. Have you ever wanted to preach the Word of God? This is your time to do it. Come share your love of Christ with us.

SALEM UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 15240 Main St. Venedocia Rev. Wendy S. Pratt, Pastor Church Phone: 419-667-4142 Sunday - 8:30 a.m. - Adult Bell Choir; 8:45 a.m. Jr. Choir; 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m. - Sunday school; 6:30 p.m. - Capital Funds Committee. Monday - 6 p.m. Senior Choir. ST. MARYS CATHOLIC CHURCH 601 Jennings Rd., Van Wert Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; Monday 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. - Communion Service; Friday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. VAN WERT VICTORY CHURCH OF GOD 10698 US 127S., Van Wert (Next to Tracys Auction Service) Tommy Sandefer, lead pastor Ron Prewitt, sr. adult pastor Sunday worship & childrens ministry - 10:00 a.m. www.vwvcoh.com facebook: vwvcoh

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IMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 699 Sunnydale, Elida, Ohio 454807 Pastor Kimberly R. Pope-Seiberlin Sunday - 8:30 a.m. traditional; 10:45 a.m. contemporary NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTER 2240 Baty Road, Elida Ph. 339-5673 Rev. James F. Menke, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Worship. Wednesday 7 p.m. Evening service. CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 2701 Dutch Hollow Rd. Elida Phone: 339-3339 Rev. Frank Hartman Sunday - 10 a.m. Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Morning Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-noon, 1-4- p.m. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Zion Church & Conant Rd., Elida Pastors: Mark and D.J. Fuerstenau Sunday - Service - 9:00 a.m. PIKE MENNONITE CHURCH 3995 McBride Rd., Elida Phone 419-339-3961 LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF GOD Elida - Ph. 222-8054 Rev. Larry Ayers, Pastor Service schedule: Sunday 10 a.m. School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 4750 East Road, Elida Pastor - Brian McManus Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship, nursery available. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Prayer, Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Adult Prayer and Bible Study; 8:00 p.m. Choir. GOMER UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 7350 Gomer Road, Gomer, Ohio 419-642-2681 gomererucc@bright.net Rev. Brian Knoderer Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship BREAKTHROUGH 101 N. Adams St., Middle Point Pastor Scott & Karen Fleming Sunday Church Service - 10 a.m, 6 p.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

PENTECOSTAL WAY CHURCH Pastors: Bill Watson Rev. Ronald Defore 1213 Leeson Ave., Van Wert 45891 Phone (419) 238-5813 Head Usher: Ted Kelly 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:10 a.m. - Worship 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. - Wednesday Morning Bible Class 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Wed. Night Bible Study. Thursday - Choir Rehearsal Anchored in Jesus Prayer Line (419) 238-4427 or (419) 232-4379. Emergency - (419) 993-5855

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FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Road U, Rushmore Pastor Robert Morrison Sunday 10 am Church School; 11:00 Church Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Evening Service ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH 512 W. Sycamore, Col. Grove Office 419-659-2263 Fax: 419-659-5202 Father Tom Extejt Masses: Tuesday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.; First Friday of the month - 7 p.m.; Saturday - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday - 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Confessions - Saturday 3:30 p.m., anytime by appointment. CHURCH OF GOD 18906 Rd. 18R, Rimer 419-642-5264 Fax: 419-642-3061 Rev. Mark Walls Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Robert DeSloover, Pastor 7359 St. Rt. 109 New Cleveland Saturday Mass - 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Ottoville Rev. John Stites Mass schedule: Saturday - 4 p.m.; Sunday - 10:30 a.m. ST. BARBARA CHURCH 160 Main St., Cloverdale 45827 419-488-2391 Fr. John Stites Mass schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 135 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings Rev. Joe Przybysz Phone: 419-286-2132 Mass schedule: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. ST. MICHAEL CHURCH Kalida Fr. Mark Hoying Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass. Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Masses. Weekdays: Masses on Mon., Tues., Wed. and Friday at 8:00 am; Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN 303 S. Adams, Middle Point Rev. Tom Cover Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship service. GRACE FAMILY CHURCH 634 N. Washington St., Van Wert Pastor: Rev. Ron Prewitt Sunday - 9:15 a.m. Morning worship with Pulpit Supply. KINGSLEY UNITED METHODIST 15482 Mendon Rd., Van Wert Phone: 419-965-2771 Pastor Chuck Glover Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:25 a.m. Wednesday - Youth Prayer and Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Adult Prayer meeting - 7:00 p.m. Choir practice - 8:00 p.m. TRINITY FRIENDS CHURCH 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert 45891 Ph: (419) 238-2788 Sr. Pastor Stephen Savage Outreach Pastor Neil Hammons Sunday - 8:15 a.m. - Prayer time; 9:00 a.m. Worship, Sunday School, SWAT, Nursery; Single; 10:30 a.m. Worship, Nursery, Childrens Church, Discipleship class; Noon - Lunch Break; 2:00 p.m. Service for men at Van Wert Correctional Fac.; 3:00 p.m. Service for women at Van Wert Correctional Fac., Service at Paulding jail Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. - Share, Care, Prayer Group in Fireside Room; 10-noon - Banquet Table Food Pantry; 6:30 p.m. Quilting Friends in Fellowship Hall; 7 p.m. B.R.E.A.L. Womens group in Room 108. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Small groups, Discipleship Series in sanctuary, Christian Life Club, Nursery, Preschool; 7 p.m. R.O.C.K. Youth; 8 p.m. Worship Team rehearsal. Thursday - 4-5:30 p.m. Banquet Table Food Pantry. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 13887 Jennings Rd., Van Wert Ph. 419-238-0333 Childrens Storyline: 419-238-2201 Email: fbaptvw@bright.net Pastor Steven A. Robinson Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Hour; 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Hour. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Word of Life Student Ministries; 6:45 p.m. AWANA; 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study. MANDALE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN UNION Rev. Don Rogers, Pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School all ages. 10:30 a.m. Worship Services; 7:00 p.m Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Prayer meeting.

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

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Dont forget interlibrary loans can provide needed material

We hope everyone had a nice and safe holiday season this year. The library is wrapping up another challenging but busy year. Library funding is still a big issue with us. We are still hoping to be able to resume our former hours at some point. In the meantime, if there is a particular book, movie or music CD that you would like and we do not own it, please do not hesitate to ask staff to interlibrary loan the material for you. 16 new DVD titles were added to our collection this month: Agatha Christies Murder On The Orient Express Agatha Christies Poirot Collectors Set 1 Agatha Christies Poirot Collectors Set 3 The Art Of Getting By Bob The Builder: Dig, Lift, Haul Crazy Stupid Love Curious George Gets A New Toy Kung Fu Panda 2 Mr. Poppers Penguins One Day Sentimental Serenity: Journey OneScenes Across The Land Sentimental Serenity: Journey TwoScenes From The Pacific Northwest Snow Men The Smurfs Spy Kids: All The Time In The World The Three Investigators In The Secret Of Skeleton Island FICTION The Chocolate Pirate Plot JoAnna Carl Ever since Young Blackbeard became the biggest movie of the decade, everyone has caught pirate fever, including the residents of Warner Pier. TenHuis Chocolade is raking in the booty and selling out of chocolate treasure chests. In what comes to be known as the Summer of the Warner Pier Pirates, a mysterious band of costumed pirates starts boarding boats on Lake Michigan waving fake weapons and performing sea chanteys before plunging back into the watery depths. The town couldnt be more amused until a body washes up on the shore. Paper Angels Billy Coffey Anyone might be touched by an ange l even a crusty, middle-aged gas station owner who thinks hes been betrayed by life, and by God. Andy Sommervilles personal angel looks like an old man, and Old Man is just what Andy calls him. Ever since Andy was ten, the Old Man has been appearing to him cautioning him, advising him, always trying to set him on the right path. And, over the years, the Old Man has encouraged Andy to collect mementos of the people who have been important to him and to keep them hidden inside an old wooden box. After Andy becomes the victim of a shocking and senseless crime at his gas station, he awakes in the hospital to find that hes been badly burned. His lifelong friend, the Old Man visits one last time to let Andy know that he wont be seeing him again. But Andy isnt alone. Beside him sits a w o m a n , Elizabeth, whom Andy takes to be a counselor. With Elizabeths gentle guidance, he goes through all the objects in his box, explaining and reliving the critical moments of his life. And in the process, he discovers the wondrous meaning for which his seemingly ordinary existence has been preparing him. Deadly Identity Lindsay McKenna One tragic decision dashed Rachel Carsons plans and made her scared of her own shadow. Now on the run, she must forever give up the hope of love or a baby. But with her new identity, she can help care for a motherless little girl left in the protection of handsome Sheriff Cade Garner. As tough as his Wyoming mountains, Cade takes his responsibilities seriously. Hell do whatever is necessary to protect baby Jenny. But his sharp instincts tell him something is up with the mysterious nanny who has swept into their lives. Three-Day Town Margaret Maron After a year of marriage, Judge Deborah Knott and Sheriffs Deputy Dwight Bryant are off to New York City for a long-delayed honeymoon. January might not be the perfect time to take a bite of the Big Apple, but Dwights sister-in-law has arranged for them to stay in her Upper West Side apartment for a week. Deborah had been asked to deliver a package to Sigrid Harald of the NYPD from Sigrids Colleton County grandmother. But when the homicide detective comes to pick it up, the package is missing and the buildings super is found murdered. Now despite their desire to enjoy a blissful winter get-away, Deborah and Dwight must team up with Sigrid to catch the killer before he strikes again. NONFICTION T h e Worlds M o s t Haunted Places Jeff Belanger Ghostly legends a b o u n d wherever history has made its mark. Battlefields, prisons, asylums, national monuments all of them have stories to tell. Their ghosts still lurk, demanding that we remember the past. Theyre real. Theyre out there. And Jeff Belanger has found them: President Lincoln has been walking the halls of the White House in Washington, D.C., for more than a century; The Queen Mary may just be the most storied and haunted ship on the planet; The catacombs of Paris contain the skeletal remains of six million bodies ... and many of their ghosts; And the Tower of London is haunted by noblemen and commoners some still searching for the heads they lost more than 500 years ago. Take a world tour of history, the supernatural, and the macabre. You will explore libraries, museums, restaurants, inns, and landmarks from North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. 100 Best Ways To Stop Aging & Stay Young Julia Maranan There is plenty of hype and hoax when it comes to anti-aging and longevity remedies. This book gives simple, scientifically based solutions for beating all aspects of aging from wrinkles to weight gain to strategies for preventing age-related illnesses like osteoporosis and cognitive decline. All are safe, effective, practical, and easy to incorporate into any lifestyle. Even using one or two strategies will help you look and feel younger in just days or weeks. Whether you work your way from strategy #1 to #100, focus on a key area like brain health or erasing wrinkles, or simply try out a handful of tips from time to time, youll prevent and reverse aging and live your best life every day of your life. Worst Ideas Ever: A Celebration of Embarrassment Daniel Kline & Jason Tomaszewski Bad ideas happen to everyone. We all wake up one morning and decide that we would look great in leather pants or that we can absolutely pull off those sunglasses we saw Elton John wearing. At some point, everyone not only has a bad idea, but they follow through on it. Some bad ideas are infamous, while others have managed to slip under the radar of public consciousness like the in-car r e c o r d player. Just because w e v e forgotten a bad idea doesnt make it any less horrible. Part history, part comedy, this book explores some of the biggest flops of all time, taking you through every funny detail of what went wrong. MEMORIALS Gabby, Gods Little Angel Shella Walsh Home For Christmas Jan Brett Beauty Will Rise Stephen Curtis Chapman (CD) In memory of: Aubrey Lynn Klausing Given by: Grandma & Grandpa Wilkin & Uncle Chris The Essential Karate Book Graeme Lund Sports Illustrated For Kids 1st And Down: Top 10 lists of everything in football In memory of: Kent Allen Staup Given by: Carolyn Brickner Bicentennial History of Fort Jennings 1812-2012 In memory of: Chuck Calvelage Given by: Irene Calvelage, Anthony Calvelage & Laura Baird Bicentennial History of Fort Jennings 1812-2012 In memory of: Marilyn Rode Given by: Janice Tangeman Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of Seal Team 10 Marcus Luttrell & Patrick Robinson 100 Yards of Glory: The Greatest Moments in NFL History Joe Garner & Bob Costas In memory of: Kent Allen Staup Given by: Dan & Rose Morris To t a l Sports: Know the score In memory of: Kent Allen Staup Given by: Ed, Vickey & Ryan Fischer Martha S p e a k s Susan Meddaugh L u c k y M o n k e y Unlucky Monkey James Kaczman Babes In Toyland The Littlest Uninvited One Charles Tazwell In memory of: Lana Marie Salazar Given by: Sandy & Maurice Miller & Family FROM THE CHILDRENS CORNER: Zoozical by Judy Sierra Sierra is back with another raucous tale from the same fictional zoo you read about in Wild About Books. This time, it is winter and the animals have a bad case of the doldrums. Whats their answer? Theyll put on a musical zoo show, or a zoozical. A zoozical is defined as a song and dance extravaganza performed by the animals in the zoo and what a show it was! There were bears on the tightrope, flamingos on the trapeze, karaoke and the Zoo Hokey Pokey. In stage lingo the zoozical brought down the house! Waiting For The Biblioburro by Monica Brown Inspired by a real-life librarian who rides his donkeys through the mountains of Columbia, taking books to children in remote villages, this wonderful little story will warm your heart. Ana has just one book and she has read it so many times, she knows it by heart. Then one day, she awoke to the sound of donkey hooves clip-clopping into her village. The bibliotecario shares his books with the children, explaining that all libraries are not in buildings and towns, his was a moving library. Surviving Hitler, A Boy In The Nazi Death Camps by Andrea Warren When Jack Mendelbaum was just a young man, he is caught up in Hitlers goal to annihilate Europes Jews and sent to a concentration camp, a slave-labor camp. Hard work and living dayto-day, hour-to-hour was the only way for Jack to survive. At one point, Jack comes near death with dysentery. This is a fascinating story of this young mans true grit and determination to cheat Hitler of one more dead Jew. Theodore Boone: The Abduction by John Grisham This is Grishams second novel for junior fiction readers, both with Theodore Boone as the central character. Theodore loves courtroom drama and one day dreams of being a lawyer. He spends his spare time hanging around the courthouse, getting to know every judge, defender and police officer. This time, though the stakes are especially high: His best friend, April is abducted from her bedroom in the middle of the night. If you like suspenseful page-turners, this one is for you. The Story For Children, A Storybook Bible by Max Lucado, Randy Frazee and Karen Davis Hill Over 40 Bible stories are beautifully re-written and illustrated, put in order just as the books and chapters of the Bible are organized. The story gives the biblical reference and personalized messages are added to present the overall lesson of the story. Children will enjoy reading about the Bibles captivating characters, thrilling adventures and the stories will help them build the foundation for their faith.

Dear Annie: Id been see- weekend, and she accidening Ralph for more than tally left her wedding rings three years. We were actu- at home. When they returned, ally living together the last the rings were missing. Her year. Ralph is 60, and Im 17-year-old brother, 20-yearold sister and the 55. Six months ago, sisters boyfriend he announced that stayed at the house he couldnt be in to watch their dogs. the relationship any We later found out longer. After a lot that the brother had of talk and prodding a teenage friend on my part, the only over, and we think reason I could get he stole the rings. out of him was, Its My daughter-innot you. Its me. laws family is a What does that bunch of losers and mean? Thats not a thieves. Her father reason. insists no one took Ralph said he still loves me, and Annies Mailbox the rings, and no one is doing anything Im totally in love with him. But not wanting to about it. My daughter-in-law In 1903, a moth with a 10-inch tongue was discovered in stay where I wasnt wanted, is a wonderful person who Madagascar, 41 years after Charles Darwin hypothesized its I promptly moved out. I then helps her family all the time, found out that Ralph was see- and this is the reward she existence. ing an old girlfriend. They gets. She keeps telling me she spent their time going out and is going to file a police report, but hasnt done it. partying. I am beside myself. My Ive been so lost since this happened. I dont understand problem is, how do I handle his reasoning. Im hoping an upcoming family occahell realize we had some- sion? I dont want to start a thing great together and come war, but neither do I want back to me. Everyone, includ- these people in my house, ing Ralphs family, wonders and I dont want to be around Answers to Fridays questions: The only currency found in Abraham Lincolns wallet whats going on. Is this a them. What do I do? -- A. Dear A.: This is your late-in-life crisis? Am I wrong after he was assassinated was a Confederate $5 bill. The seven comic book superheroes who joined together to keep hoping? -- Unlucky daughter-in-laws family, and although you dont like them, to form the Justice League of America were Superman, in Love Dear Unlucky: Ralph you obviously care for her. Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Flash and Green Lantern. In their first joint appearance could be having a midlife cri- That means putting up with in DC Comics in March 1960, they took on Starro the sis, but he also could simply her family now and then. If want to be with someone else. you dont trust them in your Conquerer. We have no way to predict his home, have the festivities Todays questions: future actions, but we will tell elsewhere -- in your sons What TV funnyman proposed to his future wife in a you that it is unwise to wait home or at a restaurant. You specially commissioned crossword puzzle? for him. Live your life to the also can lock up the valuables. Who sang the opening theme song on the Saturday fullest, which not only will As for the missing rings, these morning kiddie TV show Pee-wees Playhouse? keep you active and happy, belong to your daughter-inAnswers in Mondays Herald but will allow you to meet law, and she gets to decide Todays words: new people, which is always how she wants to handle the Caseic: cheeselike alleged theft. Its loyal of you a plus. Joola: a Himalayan rope suspension bridge Dear Annie: My son and to be angry on her behalf, but his wife went away for a it serves no useful purpose if Allen County City of Delphos Jonelle Van Norman et al. to Margaret A. Cole, 675 E. Seventh St., $58,000. John W. Lehmkuhle Jr. to Paul F. Lehmkuhle; 307, 309 and 331 N. Main St., $152,000. Village of Elida Kyle W. and Abbie L. Homan to Timothy L. and Alexis N. Harsh, 103 N. Greenlawn, $109,000. Darren S. and Keri B. Maier to Rudolph Jackson Jr., 2932 Whippoorwill, $107,000. Naida C. Morgan to Venard A. and Jarilyn L. Motter, 4802 Willow St., $171,000. Village of Spencerville Jason W. Fuson et al. and Sheriff Samuel A. Crish to U.S. Bank, 108 N. College St., $44,000. Homestyles Inc. to Laverne and Janet A. Gales II, 319 S. Pearl St., $18,500. Michael G. and Laura A. Youngpeter to Justin R. and Bethany L. Marks, 320 Brett Lane; $106,000. Sugar Creek Township Jeffrey T. and Stephanie L. Evans to James E. Smith, 3108 W. State Road, $310,000.

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it also upsets her. Please try to let it go. Dear Annie: I read the letter from M., whose siblings expected her to pay $100 for a meal when she only ate a $10 salad. I have been a waitress for years and am always surprised when people have issues with splitting the check when they did not eat or drink equally. There is absolutely no reason not to ask for separate checks when you order your meal. Even if it is the

restaurants policy not to do so for large parties, it still can be done. Ask for the manager if your server hesitates. Our industry is in a slump, and we will do what it takes to make the customer happy. -- L.J.E.

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the dispatch system. This position is full-time with the possible availability of seasonal overtime. All Temp Refrigeration, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes competitive compensation, paid vacations and holidays, health and life insurance plans, and a 401(K) retirement plan with company matching. We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. Send cover letter and resume to All Temp Refrigeration Inc. 18996 St. Rt. 66N Delphos, OH 45833 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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AAP St. Marys Corp. . is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast aluminum wheels for OEM automakers. As a subsidiary of Hitachi 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 an individual to perform the following duties: Selects vendors and negotiates specifications, price, and delivery for wide variety of purchased commodities Maintains supplier performance rating system, working with vendors to achieve quality, price and delivery objectives Compiles various reports, files, and records for expenditures, stock item inventories, and for regulatory compliance The successful candidate must have excellent organizational skills and at least two years of relevant project engineering experience--preferable in a high-volume manufacturing operation. Proven experience in the use of project management software, CAD tools, blueprints, and schematics is also required. Bachelor degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent, is strongly preferred. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive starting salary, profit-sharing, 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:

INTERESTED IN SPORTS?
The Delphos Herald is looking for interested applicants who enjoy attending local sporting events and would like to to cover them for the Delphos Herald.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN SOME EXTRA CASH?

We welcome all applicants. We can work with your schedule!

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

Contact: Jim Metcalfe 419-695-0015, Extension 133

or by email at

SALES OPENING
The Delphos Herald has an immediate opening in the advertising sales division of the newspaper.
If you like meeting people and building strong customer relationships, this challenging position is for you. Calling on new and existing customers in a established territory, the selected candidate will be selling a variety of print and on-line advertising products. Hourly rate of pay, commission, bonus and mileage reimbursement is part of this part-time position.

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

jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com
The Allen County Veterans Service Commission is now accepting resumes for the position of a Veteran Service Officer. Per Ohio Revised Code 5901.07, basic requirements include: a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalence, proof of active military service for other than training with an honorable discharge for all periods of service, satisfactory background investigation, and drug screening. In addition, applicant must have one to two years administrative/supervisory experience and a valid Ohio drivers license. JOB DESCRIPTION: Ideal candidate will have a genuine concern for veterans and their families Processing of VA computerized forms Proficient computer and public speaking skills Develop working knowledge of Ohio Revised Code and the Department of Veterans rules and regulations Obtain and maintain state and national service accreditation for veterans affairs Post-employment training and testing, and some over-night travel This position will report to the Veterans Service Commissioners Deadline for submitting resumes is Tuesday, February 7th, 2012. Resumes will be accepted by: Mail to Allen County Veterans Service Commission, PO Box 1243, 301 N. Main, Lima 45802 or hand delivered to Physical address at 301 N. Main Street, Lima, Ohio

CNC MACHINING POSITIONS

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 unique opportunities for individuals in the following positions: MACHINING ENGINEER Specifies and develops CNC machining processes, equipment and tooling, work flow/layout, operating procedures, and work methods Analyzes results and develops strategies to achieve continuous improvement of quality, utilization, cycle time, and productivity Conducts trials, testing, and time studies, and utilizes FMEA and problemsolving tools to support effective launch of new products Qualifications: Bachelor degree, or equivalent, and five plus years of related process/manufacturing engineering experience with CNC lathes, mills, robotic equipment is required. MACHINING TECHNICIAN Develops, implements, and adjusts CNC programs for high-volume production as well as production trials Monitors equipment/tooling, processes, and procedures and assists in implementing actions to support safety, quality and productivity May train others in set-up, operation, and maintenance of equipment Qualifications: One year of related CNC machining experience-- including programming, SPC, and blueprint reading-- is required; Formal CNC training strongly preferred. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive starting salary, profit-sharing, 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:

Interested applicants can forward a brief cover letter and resume to

Don Hemple

The Delphos Herald

c/o Advertising Sales 405 N. Main St. Delphos, Ohio 45833

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

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

The Herald 11

Tomorrows Horoscope
By Bernice Bede Osol
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012 When it comes to romance in your life, the year ahead could be an exciting one. Strong bonds are likely to be fused with someone you already have uppermost in your mind, heart and thoughts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Dont allow a fast- talking friend to get you to do something that wouldnt serve your best interests, just because you dont want to hurt your pals feelings. Be your own person. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you make a mistake that you normally wouldnt, its apt to be due to the fact that youll be doing one thing while daydreaming about another. Certain jobs demand total attention. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -Normally you may be realistic about your financial affairs, yet you might take some kind of gamble on a quick fix that your common sense warns you against. Dont do it. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Make it a point to be extremely orderly and methodical in all that you do. Unless you put back in its place everything you take out, youll have a huge mess on your hands later. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your common sense and good judgment might be out to lunch, so youll need to be extra careful when you open your mouth. Take special care not to let slip something that should remain in the vault. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If youre not value- conscious when out shopping, you could easily be talked into buying a white elephant. Be especially careful if you are making a significant purchase. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Its one thing to pay a compliment to someone who deserves it, but its quite another when the person doesnt. Refrain from using flattery as a tool just to manipulate someone else. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It is extremely important that you are prepared to fend for yourself. Friends, family and even associates will not be around to help bail you out as they usually are. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Because youre exceptionally susceptible to the opinions of others, be extra careful about your selection of friends. Pessimistic pals will diminish any optimism you have. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Since we dont always know who is watching us, its important to be on our best behavior when out in public. Take care to not do anything that would reflect badly on your reputation. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -An important judgment call should not be made in haste. Because initial information or testimony isnt likely to tell the whole story, give things more time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you dont have time to check out a new source, it might be best to restrict all expensive business transactions to familiar avenues that you know to be ethical. MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012 Being determined to get more out of life in the year ahead, youll be motivated to make some favorable changes in your daily round. Once you put your mind to it, youll come up with several good ideas to refresh your existence. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- To your credit, youll establish some meaningful objectives for yourself. By doing so, its likely that a number of your substantial targets will be reached. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Go ahead and make the pitch that youve had in the back of your mind. You have the ability and expressive knack to capture the imagination and support of others. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -Although most people are likely to find unexpectedly shifting conditions somewhat traumatizing, youre apt to thrive on them. Youll figure out ways to use them to your advantage. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should make arrangements to meet with a particular person who is important to your immediate plans. If you dont go overboard when expressing your needs, he or she can be swayed to your side. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A substantial portion of your time might be devoted to helping another sort out his or her affairs. Although theres nothing in it for you, you will benefit from your good deed later on. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Keeping busy will be a very pleasant experience for you. Even if a small disturbance or disruption should occur, your excellent frame of mind will help you handle it masterfully. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It would be a good idea to tidy up things in places where you see that others have left things dangling. You have a remarkable faculty for organization and order. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Youre entitled to relax and have some fun time, but make sure you have your work done first. If not, mundane activities are likely to eat up most of your day. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be resourceful and enterprising if youd like to have an especially good day. It can be remarkably rewarding if you give more meaningful endeavors your attention. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Just because others have offered a number of suggestions, dont hold back your ideas, especially if you think theyre better. If your brainstorms have merit, those involved will feel the thunder. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you get an opening to speak up regarding a debt that is owed you, dont hesitate to take it. People who are short of cash sometimes ignore their obligations as long as possible. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) -- In many instances, we are inclined to reflect the verve and mood of our companions, which is likely to be the case for you currently. If youre around a sullen type, take a powder.
COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

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HURRY IN! SALE ENDS SUNDAY, JANUARY 15!

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Polystone With 18" Electric Fireplace Insert

Poly-fiber mantel has the look of real stone and brick Adjustable temperature control Realistic flame effect 1500 watt heater 40-1/2"W x 39-1/4"H x 11-3/4"D 641-8990

Special order at some locations in approximately 1 week.

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Black finish Includes remote Fits up to a 47" television and components Realistic flame effect 1350 watt heater 47-1/2"W x 34-1/2"H x 15-1/4"D 641-8830
Special order at some locations in approximately 1 week. TV & accessories not included.

Entertainment Center With 23" Electric Fireplace insert

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Mahogany finish Includes remote Realistic flame effect 1350 watt heater 43"W x 40"H x 13-1/2"D 641-8855

Thompson With 23" Electric Fireplace Insert

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Oak finish Includes remote Includes corner mantel extension to fit elegantly into a corner Realistic flame effect 1350 watt heater 40-1/2"W x 39-1/8"H x 25-1/2"D 641-8811

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Monroe With 23" Electric Fireplace insert

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Oak finish Includes remote Realistic flame effect 1350 watt heater 56"W x 45"H x 15-1/2"D 641-8822

Wallace With 28" Electric Fireplace insert

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Electric Stove

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Double Door Electric Stove

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Oak finish Heats rooms up to 1500 sq. ft. Three long-life infrared quartz elements Includes remote Realistic flame effect 1500 watts with 750 watt eco setting 31-1/2"W x 25-1/2"H x 12"D 641-8870
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Infrared Electric Fireplace With 24" Insert

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Infrared Portable Heater

Wood cabinet with Oak veneer Heats rooms up to 1000 sq. ft. Four long-life infrared quartz elements Includes remote 1500 watts with 750 watt eco setting Caster wheels allow for easy portability 3 year warranty 621-9007

Infrared Portable Heater

Wood cabinet with Oak veneer Heats rooms up to 1500 sq. ft. Six long-life infrared quartz elements Includes remote 1500 watts with 750 watt eco setting Caster wheels allow for easy portability 5 year warranty 621-9008

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Patented EdenFlow Technology Metal cabinet with leather look Heats rooms up to 1000 sq. ft. Three long-life infrared quartz elements Includes remote 1500 watts with two heat settings Caster wheels allow for easy portability 5 year warranty 621-9020
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