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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011
DELPHOS HERALD
THE
50 daily
Delphos, Ohio
Telling The Tri-Countys Story Since 1869
Letters to Santa, p5-8
Local basketball previews, p9
Upfront
Forecast
Obituaries 2
State/Local 3
Politics 4
Community 5
Sports 9
Classifieds 10
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World News 12
Index
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Fischer retires after 32 years on library board
BY STACY TAFF
staff@delphosherald.com
DELPHOS After 32 years with
the Delphos Public Library Board of
Trustees and 22 years as its president,
Margaret Fischer is retiring.
She said her journey with the board
began with a favor.
I was called by Helen Hall, the
director back then, and she told me
one of the ladies on the board was
sick and asked if Id consider taking
her place, she said. I accepted and
as time went on I just got more and
more involved.
When she looks back on her accom-
plishments as president, Fischer is
most proud of helping increase the
salary of the librarys employees.
Early on after I got involved, I
felt our employees were underpaid,
she said. I made an attempt to get
them up to a more reasonable salary,
just an average number, and kept
that up. Things used to be done on
an overall percentage increase. That
didnt really help the people who
were on the lower end, the people
who didnt have as much experience.
They werent making the same prog-
ress, so we moved away from that
system. I was really glad to be able to
help them.
Another big thing was the annual
stipend, she continued. Instead of
providing health insurance, they just
receive a certain amount every pay
period so they can buy health insur-
ance if they need it. A lot of women
have insurance already on a family
plan through their husbands employ-
er. With the stipend, they have some
help purchasing insurance if they
need it.
Jane Rutledge, who has served
on the board for 25 years, said they
couldnt have accomplished so many
things without Fischers leadership.
Shes just a great president and
a wonderful person, Rutledge said.
Shes always been so forward-looking
and dedicated. All of the years shes
given, all of the time shes donated to
the library, its amazing. Shes always
been there for people who needed her.
Not many people do that kind of vol-
unteer work anymore.
Rutledge said Fischers love for
the library fueled her desire to make it
a welcoming place for patrons.
Weve always wanted to have
more room at the library and so Id
say some of her biggest accomplish-
ments were the addition we had built
a few years ago and also the purchase
of the First Street building, The First
Edition, she said. She was always
so supportive of any improvements to
the library to make the library a more
welcoming place. She supported mul-
tiple upgrades to keep the building up
to ADA standards.
Library Director Nancy Mericle
said she could always count on
Fischer to show up and get involved.
Shes always been faithful in attend-
ing the scheduled meetings and has
worked on any committees that were
formed, she said. Shes always
made decisions with the Delphos
patrons in mind. Even when we were
forced to cut hours, it was done to
inconvenience them as little as pos-
sible.
When Fischer steps down this
month, Rutledge says board members
will be sad to see her go.
If you needed something,
Margaret was there, she said. Even
though she had some health issues
over the last year, she still took the
presidency again. We all really appre-
ciated that. Shes just a good presi-
dent and a good leader. We sure are
going to miss her.
While Fischer feels its time to
move on to other things, she will still
miss serving on the board.
Its been a good time. Ill really
miss just being there for the meet-
ings, Fischer said. The board has
always been made up of such friendly
people and you get to know them so
well. Itll be really different for me,
not being there with them.
Fischer
Library board discusses
use of Dienstberger grant
BY STACY TAFF
staff@delphosherald.com
DELPHOS The
Delphos Public Library Board
of Trustees met Wednesday
to discuss several progress-
ing issues and to honor retir-
ing Board President Margaret
Fischer.
With $15,000 recently
acquired from the Dienstberger
Foundation, the board plans
to tackle some long-desired
projects.
Weve been talking about
having an automated door put
in for a while for patrons who
use wheelchairs, Director
Nancy Mericle said. We also
plan to put in a small parking
lot for the First Street build-
ing and eventually a dropbox
of some kind. Were taking
quotes for the automated door
and weve received one from
a business in Fort Wayne for
around $4,000. They said they
could use the door we have and
install the automation and the
hardware that goes in on top
of the door, as well as the pad
you would touch to activate it.
We thought that was a pretty
decent asking price but were
waiting on some other quotes
from local businesses before
we make any decisions.
Another matter on the table
for discussion was the library
becoming a member of the
SEO Consortium, a move
which would exponentially
increase the number of items
available to Delphos patrons.
They wont be able to
let any more libraries in until
around July and even then,
weve got five libraries in
front of us waiting to get in,
Mericle said. This is a two-
year grant that will save us
75 percent of the price, which
would leave us only $6,000 or
so to pay to join. We might as
well get in line now.
The board passed a motion
to allow Mericle to apply for
the grant.
Before the board adjourned
for refreshments in honor of
Fischers upcoming retire-
ment, Fiscal Officer Janet
Bonifas presented Fischer
with a proclamation naming
her henceforth an Honorary
Member of the Delphos Public
Library Board of Trustees.
Margaret has faithfully
served the Board of Trustees
of the Delphos Public Library
for 32 years, beginning in
1979, Bonifas read. She
has attended over 450 meet-
ings during her tenure and
was elected President of the
board in 1989, a position she
has held constantly over the
last 22 years. She has guided
the library without hesitation
and has served the commu-
nity with honor and integrity.
We would like to join with
all employees of the Delphos
Public Library to thank her
for her years of service and the
gift of her time and talent.
When Fischer vacates her
seat on Dec. 31, the board
will begin interviewing for
the open spot. Anyone of the
general public interested in
becoming a member of the
Delphos Public Library Board
of Trustees, call the library
at 419-695-4015 by the end
of December to request an
interview.
Fun, games
and Santa at
open house
Above: Seven-year-
old Adara Fuerst, cen-
ter, daughter of Kevin
and Renee Fuerst, reads
a book at the St. Johns
Preschool open house.
Behind her, 5-year-old
Ellie Rahrig, daughter of
Tony and Carrie Rahrig,
plays with toys from the
classroom. Left: Future
Blue Jay 7-month-old
Joshua Donaldson,
son of Lora and Matt
Donaldson, sat on Santas
lap Wednesday night at
the open house where
his big sister, Cady, is
enrolled.
Stacy Taff photos
Deal set to keep processing centers, post offices open through May
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Following the announcement
yesterday of a moratorium on
closures of U.S. Postal Service
mail processing centers and
post offices targeted for clo-
sure open through May, U.S.
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
held a news conference call
today to outline legislation
that would help the USPS
return to fiscal solvency. The
Postal Service Protection
Act preserves Saturday mail
delivery, restricts the closure
of rural and urban post offic-
es, and protects mail process-
ing facilities to ensure main-
tenance of timely service.
One hundred and twenty
post offices and 10 mail pro-
cessing facilities have been
targeted for closure in Ohio,
and Brown has sent multiple
letters to Postmaster General
Patrick Donohue outlining
concerns with the closures,
which could lead to signifi-
cant job losses, delayed mail,
and deteriorated service.
Brown has also sent repre-
sentatives to public hearings
across Ohio in recent months
to stand with local residents
in opposition to these clo-
sures.
Before the USPS hastily
closes facilities, we should
examine common-sense steps
to strengthen the USPS by
improving its fiscal solven-
cy, Brown said. This legis-
lation will address the Postal
Services fiscal troubles
while maintaining jobs and
high-quality service in Ohio
and throughout the nation.
At the urging of members
of the U.S. Senate, the U.S.
Postal Service announced
yesterday a five-month
moratorium on closing post-
al facilities, aimed at giv-
ing Congress more time to
enact postal reform legisla-
tion. During the moratorium,
scheduled to end on May 15,
2012, the Postal Service will
continue to study the impact
of proposed closures on ser-
vice and costs and to solicit
community input.
This moratorium is a win
for Ohio, Ohio business, and
Ohio workers. Though the
Postal Service faces serious
challenges, this will provide
time to reach a solution that
will strengthen the USPS,
instead of crippling it. It is
vital that all Ohio residents
and businesses receive the
same level of consumer ser-
See DEAL, page 2
Santa Visitation
accepting letters
The Delphos Optimist
Christmas Eve Santa
Visitation is now accepting
letters requesting Santa visit
area children.The visitation is
for children ages 0-9.
Letters must include name,
age, gender, address for
visitation and a phone number
and be sent with a postmark
no later than Monday.
Letters can be sent to
Santa Visitation, P.O. Box
192, Delphos OH 45833.
Santa will begin his route
at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve. If a special
time is requested, please note
information in letter.
Boosters selling
alumni T-shirts
Lincolnview Athletic
Boosters are selling T-shirts
to benefit all Lincolnview
sports programs.
Pre-orders will be
taken until Dec. 30.
Order forms are available
in the high school office, at
December high school boys
basketball games or online
at lincolnview.k12.oh.us.
VFW announces
Christmas party
Delphos VFW Post
3035 will hold its annual
Christmas party at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the post.
Children and grandchil-
dren of post members will
receive gifts and be able
to chat with Santa Claus.
Show choir sets
dessert night
The Jefferson High School
show choir will host its annual
Dessert Night at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 in the high school
cafeteria.
The show choir will per-
form and various solos, duets
and other offerings will be
given by students.
There will also be desserts
and refreshment to enjoy dur-
ing the performances.
Raffle basket themes
include: Ohio State,
Thanksgiving, Tailgate,
Candy/Sweets, Wildcat
Spirit, Think Pink, Christmas,
Scrapbook, Wildcat Bottle
Light, Grapevine Bottle
Light, Auto/Car, Dinner
for 2, Poinsettia and Hair
Accessories.
Raffle tickets can be pur-
chased from any choir student
for $1 each or six for $5.
Winner need not be present.
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SPORTS
Thursday Classic Six
Chuck Peters Realty 73-47
Sleets Coins 70-50
The Fort 62-58
D.R.C. 58-62
Schrader Realty 57-63
I & K Realty 40-80
High Series
Sandy Fischer 516.
Games Over 175
Sandy Fischer, Penny Gerdeman,
Marcia Schmitz, Elaine Abram, Carrie
Rahrig, Lisa VanMetre.
Tuesday Merchant
Dec. 6, 2011
R C Connections 42-14
Surveyors 38-18
Caballeros 36-20
Topp Chalet 34-22
Adams Automotive 30-26
Unverferth Mfg. 27-29
Delphos Sporting Goods 24-32
Ace Hardware 21-35
Kerns Ford 18-38
Men over 200
John Jones 236-235, Jeff Lawrence
211-247, Jason Wagoner 214-220, Joe
Geise 222-235-201, Denny Dyke 226-
215, John Adams 217, Larry Etzkorn
231, Bruce VanMetre 253-222-247,
Alex VanMetre 258-229, Dave
Stemen 216, Bill Stemen 2100201,
David Newman 214-278-237, Mike
Schleeter 234, Todd Merricle 262-220,
Matt Metcalfe 202-211, Scott Scalf
269-226, Kyle Early 212-220-210,
Andrew Schimmoller 237-234-236,
Russ Wilhelm 211,,, Josh DeVelvis
219-206, Jason Mahlie 225-278-236,
Mark Biedenharn 213, Don Honigford
225, Mike Hughes 209, Reo Savage
203, Sean Hulihan 224, Jason Teman
215-203, Don Rice 261-259, Dan
Grice 223-227.
Men over 550
John Jones 663, Jeff Lawrence
622, Jason Wagoner 616, Joe
Geise 658, Denny Dyke 622, Bruce
VanMetre 722, Alex VanMetre 680,
Dan Stemen 564, Dave Stemen 568,
Bill Stemen 557, David Newman 729,
Mike Schleeter 574, Todd Merricle
673, Matt Metcalfe 612, Scott
Scalf 666, Kyle Early 642, Andrew
Schimmoller 707, Russ Wilhelm 557,
Josh DeVelvis 590, Jason Mahlie 739,
Lenny Klaus 556, Mark Biedenharn
599, Don Honigford 611, Mike Hughes
565, Sean Hulihan 594, Jason Teman
574, Don Rice 719, Dan Grice 601.
Wednesday Industrial
Dec. 7, 2011
D R C 13th Frame Lounge 50-6
Topp Chalet 34-22
Delphos Restaurant Supply 34-22
Moes Dougout 30-26
K&M Tire 28-28
D&D Grain 28-28
Cabos 24-32
Rustic Cafe 20-36
Villager Tavern 20-36
Niedeckens 12-44
Men over 200
Lenny Hubert 246-212-265, Scott
German 209-222, Terry Trentman
224-245-259, Dave Jessee 244-
202-213, Sean Hulihan 225, Bruce
Clayton 207, Matt Elling 244, Don
Rice 215-201-232, Brian Gossard
204-237, Bruce VanMetre 230-238,
Dan Grice 278-246-237, Jordan Riggs
204-246, Phil Fetzer 201, Coda Henze
258-219, Bill Warnimont 205, Dale
Riepenhoff 222, Frank Miller 201, Joe
Geise 204, John Allen 221-257, John
Jones 204, Lee Schimmoller 206-215-
214, Matt Hoffman 204-207, Justin
Rahrig 232-238, Josh Develvis 234-
215-225, Shane Schimmoller 245-
242-204, Armando Alverez 222, Todd
Dunlap 205-256, Brent Beck 229, Clint
Harting 211-221, Shawn Stabler 261,
Dave Kreischer 224-215, Butch Prine
Jr. 210-245, Jeff Kreischer 205-236,
Harold Beckner 210.
Men over 550
Lenny Hubert 723, Scott German
612, Terry Trentman 728, Dave
Jessee 659, Sean Hulihan 578, Bruce
Clayton 572, Matt Elling 577, Don
Rice 648, Brian Gossard 621, Bruce
VanMetre 665, Dan Grice 761, Jordan
Riggs 602, Coda Henze 650, Dale
Riepenhoff 575, Frank Miller 561,
John Allen 654, Lee Schimmoller
635, Matt Hoffman 551, Justin Rahrig
653, Josh DeVelvis 674, Shane
Schimmoller 691, Todd Dunlap 647,
Clint Harting 614, Shawn Stabler 584,
Dave Kreischer 610, Butch Prine Jr.
652, Jeff Kreischer 623.
Thursday National
Dec. 8, 2011
D R C Big Dogs 38-10
Westrich 38-18
Bowersock Hauling 33-23
First Federal 32-24
C B 97 30-26
Day Metals 30-26
V F W 22-34
K-M Tire 20-36
Wannemachers 20-36
Men over 200
Jeff Lawrence 239-204, Ralph
Brickner 221, Nate Lawrence 234, Jim
Meeks 229-214, Frank Miller 214-236,
Ted Wells 266-223, Brad Thornburgh
259, Tom Schulte 210, Chuck Verhoff
244-205, Dave Knepper 202, Todd
Menke 202, Dave Miller 226-205-229,
Bruce Moorman 214, Brian Schaadt
214, Don Eversole 214-249, Bruce
VanMetre 201-221, Ray Geary 201-
203, Don Honigford 224, Don Rice
206-236-267, Sean Hulihan 220-232,
Brian Gossard 245-239-230, Scott
German 208, Lenny Hubert 279-266,
Lenny Klaus 223, Mark Biedenharn
213, Dave Moenter 269-243-258,
Jason Mahlie 269-247-257, Jeff
Menke, 214, Justin Ford 214, John
Jones 256-224, Rick Suever 211-214,
Doug Milligan Jr. 257-225-204.
Men over 550
Jeff Lawrence 643, Ralph Brickner
565, Nate Lawrence 566, Jim Meeks
638, Frank Miller 645, Ted Wells 679,
Brad Thornburgh 623, Tom Schulte 582,
Chuck Verhoff 611, Dave Knepper 552,
Dave Miller 660, Bruce Moorman 553,
Brian Schaadt 552, Don Eversole 628,
Bruce VanMetre 621, Ray Geary 591,
Don Honigford 603, Don Rice 709, Sean
Hulihan 632, Brian Gossard 714, Scott
German 587, Lenny Hubert 734, Lenny
Klaus 595, Dave Moenter 770, Jason
Mahlie 773, Jeff Menke 596, John Jones
652, Rick Suever 588, Doug Milligan
Jr. 686.
BOWLING
St. Johns Brett Schwinnen versus Jeffersons Colin
McConnahea at last Saturdays Lancer Invitational
could be one of the featured matchups during Saturdays
Allen County Wrestling Invitational at Robert A. Arnzen
Gymnasium.
Larry Heiing photo
Eshleman selected First-
Team Academic All-America
BLUFFTON Bluffton
University senior Jenna Eshleman
(Landisville, Penn./Hempfield) has
been named First-Team Academic
All-America by CoSida. Eshleman,
a social work major with a 3.96
GPA, earned the honor after being
a second team All-District honoree
as a junior.
A 4-year starter at outside hit-
ter for the Beavers, Eshleman was
also a 3-time Academic All-HCAC
performer.
She is the first Bluffton athlete
to be honored as a first-team
selection and just the second to
be named Academic All-America.
Sara Betts, a standout hurler for
the Bluffton softball program, was
named Second-Team Academic
All-America in 2004 following
her sophomore campaign when
she was a First-Team All-District
selection.
Eshleman, who was only the
third volleyball player in Bluffton
history to amass over 1,200 career
kills and 1,300 digs, returned to
form after having her front row
time limited last season due to a
shoulder injury. She slammed 382
kills while hitting .223 with 429
digs, 25 blocks and 31 service
aces. Her 3.26 kills per set in 2011
place her tied for 11th all-time.
Eshlemans 382 kills leave her
tied for 16th on the single-season
list at Bluffton. As a testament to
her versatility, Eshleman racked
up 15 of her 44 career double-
doubles as a senior.
Eshleman also leaves an indel-
ible mark on the career record
books at Bluffton. In addition to
being a 4-time Player of the Week
in the Heartland Conference, she
ranks second all-time with 2.82
kills per set. Her 1,222 kills put her
fifth all-time and her 1,353 digs
place her 13th overall. Eshleman
stands eighth all-time with a .228
career hitting percentage. She
was a first-team All-HCAC selec-
tion in 2008, 2009 and 2011 and
earned HCAC tournament Most
Valuable Player honors for leading
Bluffton to the NCAA Regionals as
a sophomore.
To be nominated for the
CoSIDA Academic All-America
program, a student-athlete must
be a starter or important reserve
with at least a 3.30 cumulative
GPA at his/her current institution.
Nominated athletes must have
participated in at least 50 per-
cent of the teams games at the
position listed on the nomination
form. No student-athlete is eligible
until he/she has completed one
full calendar year at his/her cur-
rent institution and has reached
sophomore athletic eligibility.
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Second-half surge propels
Lady Jackets over Kalamazoo
DEFIANCE The Defiance
College Lady Yellow Jackets
used 47-second-half points to
overturn an 8-point half time defi-
cit and beat Kalamazoo 70-65.
Sophomore guard Erica King pro-
vided a season-best 23 points in
the victory.
The Hornets jumped out to an
8-0 lead in the first six minutes of
the game as Defiance missed its
first 10 shots from the floor. The
Purple and Golds offense quickly
found its rhythm and went on an
11-2 run from the 13:27 to the
9:46 mark in the opening frame.
Junior forward Emma Starks gave
DC a boost off the bench by scor-
ing seven points over that stretch.
Kalamazoo regained momen-
tum the rest of the first half, out-
scoring the Yellow Jackets 21-11
en route to a 31-23 lead at the
break.
In the second half, the Defiance
offense caught on fire and tied the
game 40-40 with 12:15 remaining.
After several minutes of trading
buckets and the score tied at
45-45, the Yellow Jackets took
control with a 9-2 run from 9:51 to
7:54 left on the clock. Sophomore
forward Hannah Harshman had
four points during the run, while
freshman guard Megan Zachrich
hit a 3-pointer and junior guard
Rachel Ciminillo added two
points.
Kalamazoo chipped the lead
to one point, 64-63, on an Emily
Linday 3-pointer with 2:52 remain-
ing. Senior Brooke Zachrich
immediately answered by split-
ting the Hornet defense and mak-
ing a layup to push the lead to
66-63. The DC defense came up
with a stop on the next play and
the Hornets were forced to foul.
Ciminillo and King each connect-
ed on a pair of free throws in the
waning seconds to seal the win.
Defiance shot 50% from the
floor, 66% from 3-point land and
81% from the charity strip in the
47-point outburst in the second
half. The Yellow Jackets forced 21
total turnovers.
Kings 23-point game came on
6-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6
from deep and 5-of7 from the
foul line. Zachrich finished with 11
points, four rebounds and three
assists. Junior center Kim Comden
barely missed a double-double
with 10 points and nine rebounds
and added a season-best three
blocks. Ciminillo scored five
points, dished out three assists
and grabbed a career-high 10
rebounds.
Defiance improves to 3-5 on
the year. Kalamazoo, which was
led by Kelsey Johnsons 19 points,
drops to 2-6 overall.
The Lady Yellow Jackets will
return to action on Saturday at
home against Albion. Tip-off is
slated for 3 p.m. The game can
be viewed live at http://www.defi-
anceathletics.com/video/.
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DC men come up short in
non-conference clash
ADRIAN, Mich. Defiance
headed to Adrian on Wednesday
night for a non-conference clash
and battled the Bulldogs to 14
ties and 12 lead changes before
suffering the 70-64 loss.
The Yellow Jackets threat-
ened to take control of the game
late in the opening half as a Ryan
Hicks jumper opened up a 25-20
cushion for the Purple and Gold.
The DC lead would be short-lived,
however, as Adrian closed the
half on a 9-3 spurt to grab a 29-28
halftime edge.
The two sides remained grid-
locked throughout the opening
10 minutes of the second half,
battling to a 48-48 tie with 9:32
to play in the game, with neither
team opening up more than a
3-point lead during that span.
Adrian finally put together an
extended run to take command,
scoring the next eight points
and using an 18-4 spurt to put
Defiance in a 66-52 deficit at the
3:51 mark. The Jackets battled
back over the remainder of the
contest, closing to within four
points with nine seconds to play,
before running out of time.
The home squad connected
on 7-of-10 shots from behind the
arc and assisted on 17-of-24 field
goals to fuel the offense, while
also maintaining a 29-20 edge in
the paint over Defiance.
Anthony Brown led the Jackets
in his first start of the year, posting
16 points and six boards, while
Kyle Tietje tacked on 11 points,
eight rebounds and two steals.
Hicks also excelled with 12 points
and five rebounds.
Defiance (2-6, 0-3 HCAC) will
look to snap a 4-game losing
streak on Saturday when it gets
back into league play with a con-
test at Franklin (4-4, 2-1 HCAC).
Tip is set for 4 p.m.
LOCAL CAPSULES
By JIM METCALFE
jmetcalfe@delpho-
sherald.com
DELPHOS For the
first time ever, St. Johns
will be hosting a wrestling
invitational.
It will be one of the pre-
mier tournaments of the
season the 8th annual
Allen County Wrestling
Invitational.
It will be held on Saturday
inside the Robert A. Arnzen
Gymnasium. County schools
that will be participat-
ing are Allen East, Bath,
Bluffton, Elida, Jefferson,
Lima Central Catholic, Lima
Senior, Shawnee, St. Johns
and Spencerville.
As soon as I became
head coach at St. Johns,
I attended every meeting
of the Lima Area Coaches
Association. Every meeting,
I asked if St. Johns could
host the meet and I was told
no for a few years but we
finally got our chance, St.
Johns coach Derek Sterling
explained.
This years field of
wrestlers includes eight
state qualifiers from last
year, including 2-time state
qualifier Curtis Miller from
Jefferson. Other state grap-
plers include teammates
Brandon McCormick and
David Gremling from LCC;
Colin McDermitt and Trace
Plaugher from Shawnee;
Colt Lovejoy and JR Conyers
from Allen East; and Zach
Wilson from Bluffton.
Local schools will also
be well represented with 14
returning placers from the
2010 invitational. Making
it through the tough lineup
of wrestlers from last year
to place are Miller, Tanner
Vermule (currently injured),
Austin Lee, Darren Edinger,
Colin McConnahea and
Geoff Ketcham.
For the host team, St.
Johns wrestlers hop-
ing to place again are
Aaron Deffenbaugh, Will
Buettner, Logan Looser,
Brett Schwinnen and Logan
Heiing.
Trevor Bockey, Jake
Bellows and Lucas Krouskup
return from Spencerville.
This years invitational
also features something not
seen in most tournaments,
two former Most Valuable
Wrestlers from the previous
years competitions: Miller,
who won the MVW award
in 2009, will be competing at
the 220-pound weight class
this year; and McDermitt,
who took home the honor
last year.
Wrestling is scheduled to
begin at 10 am on Saturday
with the finals slated to begin
about 5 p.m.
St. Johns hosting
Allen County mat meet
By JIM METCALFE
jmetcalfe@delpho-
sherald.com
Both boys basketball teams
at Jefferson and St. Johns will
begin their respective confer-
ence seasons Friday night.
The Wildcats will be at
home as Northwest Conference
foe Crestview pays a
visit (6 p.m. JV tip),
while the Blue Jays are
at Midwest Athletic
Conference opponent
Minster (6:30 p.m.).
The Wildcats
(1-3) hope to use the
momentum earned
from Saturdays 66-55
victory over non-
league foe Perry as
they host their fifth straight
home game to start 2011-12.
Its a typical Crestview
team. First, they are well-
coached, as usual; Coach
(Jeremy) Best does a great job
preparing them, Smith began.
Secondly, as individuals, they
are very skilled players: they
can pass, dribble, shoot, every-
thing. You can tell they have
spent a lot of time in the off-
season working on their indi-
vidual games. Its a typical
Crestview team in that they
take great care of the basketball
and they play hard-nosed man-
to-man defense, whether full or
half-court. They will push the
ball when the opportunity pres-
ents itself but if not, they will
run their offense and run it
and run it until they get what
they want. They dont have any
apparent weaknesses.
As individuals, they are
very skilled. Kole Rolsten is
a quality point guard and they
have another Etzler, a sopho-
more, who wont disappoint
the long line of Etzlers they
have had. Nick Adams was
honorable-mention last year in
the NWC, Dallis Gibson is a
3-year player in the post and
Matt Holden is a solid player.
Jared Hallfeldt will
either start in place of
him or be the sixth guy
and they go nine deep.
They have more size
off the bench than they
do starting.
Three seniors start
for the Red and White:
Nick Dunlap (11.8
points, 3.5 boards per
game), Tony George
(9.0 counters, 5.3 boards, 2.5
assists) and Shayn Klinger
(8.3 points, 2.5 assists); and
sophomores Ross Thompson
(9.0 markers, 13.3 caroms, 2.3
assists) and Austin Jettinghoff
(4.8 counters). Off the bench
are junior Zach Ricker (1.8),
junior Dakota Stroh (.7) and
freshman Nick Fitch (2.8) for a
team averaging 48.5 points and
ceding 56.3.
Smith is hoping that the
Perry win will be the harbinger
of things to come this week as
the Wildcats also host Kalida
Saturday night.
Right now, because we are
so inexperienced and have so
many new faces in our lineup,
we have to do what we do and
focus on that. We have to play
with great effort and I have no
problems with how hard these
kids have played; I cannot fault
their effort in any way, Smith
added. Defensively, we have
competed well; we are holding
teams to 38 percent shooting,
which gives us a chance to win
every night. Weve been using
a variety of defenses to do that.
Most of the coaches that talk
about our players call them
scrappy; that is a compliment
to how hard they play.
Offensively, right
now, we dont have the
high-skill set yet; that
takes a long time to
build those up. Those
dont come overnight
but I am confident that
these guys will put in
the time and effort nec-
essary to build them
up. Its a slow process
to fill in those holes in
our game as a team
and individuals but one that
is coming closer every week.
We havent talked much
about wins and losses.
The Jays only have one
game to judge a 58-49 loss
to long-time rival Elida at home
Saturday night.
Fridays game will feature
two teams in transition.
The last couple of years,
Minster has used a dribble-
drive, up-tempo offense.
Coach (Mike) Lee has returned
to their traditional half-court
pattern offense that they ran for
years; that means a lot of flex
sets, Jays coach Aaron Elwer
explained. That also means a
lot of Doug Huber in the paint.
He is a big, physical player
who knows his way around
the basket and on the glass and
has a nice touch. They will still
push the tempo if the opening
is there but this year, they seem
to prefer a half-court pace.
Defensively, we have seen
them in only one film but they
showed 90 percent man-to-
man in the half-court. They
only extended it when they
were down late.
For us, our key is to defend
the paint and the post well.
They have more size
and strength than we do,
so we will need to be
mentally and physically
tough. We have to take
a big step between our
opener and this game as
far as being better.
With just about two
weeks of practice under
their belts, its still too
early to be set on a rota-
tion but nine players
saw action Saturday: seniors
Alex Clark, Tanner Calvelage,
Ben Warnecke and Josh Rode;
juniors Ryan Buescher, Curtis
Geise (21 points), Andrew
Metzger and Seth Bockey; and
sophomore Cody Looser.
We only had nine turn-
overs; that was a pleasant
surprise considering so few
practices and using a new
dribble-drive offense. We still
have motion principles but
the kids have a lot more free-
dom, Elwer added. We came
back right away from the loss
and the kids were ready to go
again. We had a lot of ener-
gy and enthusiasm Saturday
and as a coaching staff, we
were extremely pleased. Were
looking forward to getting
more practices under our belts
and see how much we can
improve.
Wildcats, Jays open
conference boys seasons
Dunlap
Curis Geise
This Tim Tebow thing is getting ridicu-
lous.
It almost is as if he is either the Second
Coming or evil incarnate.
I understand that this is an exaggeration
slightly but he is either the savior of
the Denver Broncos or the worst quarter-
back who has ever lived.
Here is my take on this, such as it is.
I do think there is a underlying cause
for some most definitely not all but
some of the opposition: his Christianity.
Here is a man that genuinely and unabash-
edly professes his faith in Christ.
Unfortunately but perhaps predictably,
that makes him a target of all the naysay-
ers, doubters and skeptics. Lets face it;
everyone is waiting for him to fall, to do
something against what he professes.
I wont say he wont; he is human. And
there are jackals in the media and among
other players that are waiting to pounce at
anything negative.
What he does not do is say God made
them win. He has never claimed to my
knowledge that God WANTED him
and his team to win. As far as I know,
most Christians thank God for their vic-
tory but stop short of saying God GAVE
them the win.
In fact, some of the pundits I have been
watching on the sports shows have come
closer to giving God Divine interven-
tion the credit for what Tebow and the
Broncos have done
Such is life in todays climate.
However, there is some legitimate criti-
cism of Tebows quarterbacking ability:
he doesnt have the best form; he doesnt
have his arm slotted correctly; he has a low
completion percentage; etc.
Granted, from what I know of quarter-
backing voluminous, to say the least!
I accede that they know what they are
talking about. He doesnt look the smooth-
est southpaw out there.
The fact that he has led the once-
moribund Broncos to a 7-1 mark in his
eight starts with all those fourth-quarter
comebacks is dismissed as almost an
accident. Its as if they cant give him any
credit as least part of it lest they give
credence to the Tebow maniacs; how-
ever, if this were any other signal-caller,
they would graciously give THAT guy
the credit.
And I also acknowledge that the Bronco
defense, though not quite of the Orange
Crush stock, has had a lot to do with this
upsurge but this is the same defense that
stunk for the first month.
When it hits crunch time, this man
takes it up another notch. That cannot be
denied. His completion percentage goes
through the roof; its as if he is an entirely
different man in the fourth period.
Even John Elway has seemingly soft-
ened his stance on the man; he has not
necessarily become a fan but has gone
from hes week to week to I look
forward to working with him in the off-
season.
If anyone can teach him to become a
more conventional quarterback while
still retaining his strengths, which is quick-
ness and toughness, that Elway also had
it is Mr. Bronco.
I think if he can perform the first
three quarters of each game like he does
the fourth, most of those anti people
will be silenced. I would love to see him
do that.
The great QBs, like Elway, Joe
Montana, etc., were great when it wasnt
crunch time but just elevated their play
when it was, such as a Kobe Bryant,
Michael Jordan, Larry Bird or some other
great in the NBA.
The sad part of all this: the Green
Bay Packers are threatening to go 16-0
and they are almost under the radar.
Everybody is talking about what
will end up costing them a game: their
defense.
We see it in this area in some of the
high-powered offenses, such as Kenton.
They score so quickly, the defense is on
the field so much and they are going to
give up points; remember, they are going
against professional football players.
However, that defense is one of the best
at getting takeaways.
Tebow a lightning rod of praise, criticism
JIM METCALFE
Metcalfes
Musings
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Misc. CABINS FOR
RENT IN CANADA.
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erns, birds, wildlife, pris-
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chure. website www.best-
shing.com
Most Appropriate
65,000 sq. ft. Williamsport,
PA warehouse for lease.
Can be divided 30/35K.
Rail spur, dock and drive-
in doors, highway access.
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tiantire.com/warehouse
OHIO SCAN NETWORK CLASSIFIEDS
Todays Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1 Dancer -- -Ellen
5 Urban transport
8 Tent anchor
11 Bank job
13 Paul Ankas --
Beso
14 Galleon cargo
15 Suds
16 Cable car
18 Exasperates
20 Sighed with de-
light
21 Open-air lobbies
23 Bruin great
24 Historians word
25 Bonn Mrs.
27 Gym org.
31 Unfamiliar
32 27th president
33 Humdinger
34 Was aware of
36 1977 whale mov-
ie
38 Twist the truth
39 Moon ring
40 Weirdo
41 Grey Cup sports
org.
42 Wood ash prod-
uct
44 Physical strength
46 Error
49 Crumbly cheese
50 Food provider
52 Ration
56 Famous numero
57 Boot part
58 Meatloaf servings
59 Mr. DeLuise
60 NNW opposite
61 Comics canine
DOWN
1 Channels 2-13
2 Always, to the
bard
3 Sugarloaf locale
4 Buzzing about
5 Supplicates
6 Bob Hope spon-
sor
7 Fish nder
8 Tiggers pal
9 -- Stanley Gard-
ner
10 Prod
12 Economy
17 Actress -- Han-
nah
19 Bar sing-along
21 Booster rocket
22 Dry off
23 Result
24 Pharaohs amu-
let
26 Dated hairdo
28 Soil enricher
29 Montgomery -- of
lms
30 Novelist Jean --
35 Or chi d- l ovi ng
sleuth
37 Curly-tailed dogs
43 Mongol tents
45 Ernest or Julio
46 Race by
47 Prex for second
48 Basic bit
49 No charge
51 Aurora, to Plato
53 Fellow
54 Kyoto sash
55 Mao -- -tung
Answer to
Puzzle
REAL
ESTATE
TRANSFERS
Van Wert County
Edward D. Garver,
Edward E. Garver,
Alice Garver, Robert E.
Garver, Karen F. Garver
to Robert E. Garver,
Karen F. Garver, portion
of section 34, Ridge
Township.
Catherine C. Heitz
Living Trust to Melvin
J. Heitz Living Trust,
portion of section 4,
Jennings Township.
Melvin J. Heitz
Living Trust to Catherine
C. Heitz Living Trust,
portion of section 4,
Jennings Township.
Phil J. Fleming,
Kathleen A. Fleming
to Cynthia A. Collins-
Berndt, inlot 1777, Van
Wert.
Secretary of Housing
& Urban Development to
Creative Home Buying
Solutions, inlot 2543,
Van Wert.
Estate of Bobbie J.
Clark to Shirley Clark,
Shirley A. Clark, portion
of section 20, Liberty
Township.
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THE
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SELF-STORAGE
GREAT RATES
NEWER FACILITY
419-692-0032
Across from Arbys
950 Car Care
Geise
Transmission, Inc.
419-453-3620
2 miles north of Ottoville
automatic transmission
standard transmission
differentials
transfer case
brakes & tune up
FLANAGANS
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816 E. FIFTH ST. DELPHOS
Ph. 419-692-5801
Mon.-Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-2
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POHLMAN
POURED
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Residential
& Commercial
Agricultural Needs
All Concrete Work
Mark Pohlman
419-339-9084
cell 419-233-9460
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419-339-9084
cell 419-233-9460
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SERVICE
950 Tree Service
TEMANS
OUR TREE SERVICE
Bill Teman 419-302-2981
Ernie Teman 419-230-4890
Since 1973
419-692-7261
SNOW REMOVAL
FIREWOOD
FOR SALE
AT YOUR
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AAP St. Marys Corp. is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast alumi-
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our reputation for high quality products and customer satisfaction has helped
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positions:
MACHINING ENGINEER
Specifies and develops CNC machining processes, equipment and tooling,
work flow/layout, operating procedures, and work methods
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Qualifications: One year of related CNC machining experience-- including
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strongly preferred.
In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive starting salary, profit-sharing,
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cation, paid holidays, and more. If youre looking for a career opportunity with a
growing company, please forward your qualifications and salary history to:
AAP ST. MARYS CORP.
1100 McKinley Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Attention: Human Resources
MACHINING SUPERVISOR
AAP St. Marys Corp. is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast
aluminum wheels for OEM automakers. As a subsidiary of Hitachi Met-
als America, our reputation for high quality products and customer satisfac-
tion has helped us continue to grow and provide our associates with over 23
years of steady employment. We now have an opportunity for a Production
Supervisor to oversee the operation of a multi-shift production department.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Plan and direct the work of other supervisory, technical, and production
associates
Develop process and equipment specifications, operating procedures,
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Use standard production measurement and problem-solving tools to
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and corrective actions as needed
Collaborate with other production groups, and quality assurance,
purchasing, and maintenance functions to ensure product quality,
efficient use of resources, machine utilization, etc.
The successful candidate must have at least five years of supervisory ex-
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programming and operation of high-volume CNC cutting operations, and
robotic parts handling is strongly preferred. Related four-year degree is also
preferred.
In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive starting salary, profit-
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career opportunity with a growing company, please forward your qualifica-
tions and salary history to:
AAP ST. MARYS CORP.
1100 McKinley Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Attention: Human Resources-DK
PROJECT ENGINEER
AAP St. Marys Corp. is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast alumi-
num 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 em-
ployment. We now have a unique opportunity for a Project Engineer to perform
the following duties:
Creates detailed specifications and cost justifications for machinery and
equipment purchases and capital improvement projects
Prepares project budgets, schedules, and documentation and assists in sourc-
ing and negotiating contracts with suppliers
Ensures project compliance with relevant building codes, safety rules/regula-
tions, and Company policies/procedures
Monitors project from inception through production release; oversees testing,
run-off, installation, and advance planning for equipment operation, mainte-
nance, and repair
The successful candidate must have excellent organizational skills and at least
two years of relevant project engineering experience--preferable in a high-vol-
ume manufacturing operation. Proven experience in the use of project manage-
ment 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 disabil-
ity insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with Company matching, paid va-
cation, paid holidays, and more. If youre looking for a career opportunity with a
growing company, please forward your qualifications and salary history to:
AAP ST. MARYS CORP.
1100 McKinley Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Attention: Human Resources
BUYER
AAP St. Marys Corp. . is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast alumi-
num 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 fol-
lowing 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 in-
ventories, 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-vol-
ume manufacturing operation. Proven experience in the use of project manage-
ment 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 disabil-
ity insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with Company matching, paid va-
cation, paid holidays, and more. If youre looking for a career opportunity with a
growing company, please forward your qualifications and salary history to:
AAP ST. MARYS CORP.
1100 McKinley Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Attention: Human Resources
001
Card Of Thanks
THANKS TO everyone
who remembered us in
any way for our 50th anni-
versary.
Ralph & Marge Kaverman
WE WOULD like to ex-
press our gratitude to all
our families, friends, and
neighbors for their sup -
port. Your prayers, flow-
ers, cards and memorial
offerings are deeply ap-
preciated. We would also
like to thank Harter &
Schier Funeral Home for
all their help. A special
thanks to Father Mel. We
give a very thanks to eve-
ryone who helped us in
our time of sorrow.
The Family of Gene Utrup
005
Lost & Found
LOST: BLACK Lab mix,
silver collar. Answers to
Rascal. Last seen Dec. 10
in the S. Cass area. Call
419-679-0274.
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Mon.-Fri. 8-7:30 Sat. 8-5
SAT., Dec. 17 ...
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SANTA
Will be at
See you Saturday!
VISUAL IMAGE
PHOTOGRAPHY
will be here
taking pictures
040
Services
ALTERATI ONS BY
Donna. Over 40 years ex-
perience. 737 Jennings
Street. PH. 419-605-8136.
LAMP REPAIR
Table or floor.
Come to our store.
Hohenbrink TV.
419-695-1229
080
Help Wanted
OTR SEMI DRIVER
NEEDED
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419-692-3951
120
Financial
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Wanted to Buy
Raines
Jewelry
Cash for Gold
Scrap Gold, Gold Jewelry,
Silver coins, Silverware,
Pocket Watches, Diamonds.
2330 Shawnee Rd.
Lima
(419) 229-2899
300
Household Goods
BED: NEW QUEEN
pillow-top mattress set,
can deliver $125. Call
(260)267-9079.
FOR SALE: Solid oak
China Cabinet. 74 T, 59
W, 17 Deep. Great condi-
ti on! Must see! Ph.
419-453-2934.
501
Misc. for Sale
CHILDS ANTIQUE Metal
& Padded walnut rockers,
$40.00 each. Riding coop
$30.00, Wooden Train set,
$25. Ameri can Gi rl
clothes. 419-692-2714.
GUN CABINET. 10-Gun,
solid oak, locking double
glass doors, two locking
storage compartments,
$400. 419-692-1491.
PAPASON CHAIR from
Pier One, $75. Childs oak
r ocki ng chai r f r om
Westrich, $35. Both in ex-
c el l ent c ondi t i on.
419-692-7224.
550
Pets & Supplies
GOING FAST!! But we
have more. Mal tese,
Dachshunds, Morki es,
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gone. Garwicks the Pet
People. 419-795-5711.
590
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with attached garage.
Available immediately!
Call 419-692-3951.
3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath, elec-
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cludes stove, refrigerator.
426 W. Clime, Delphos.
419-235-3572.
600
Apts. for Rent
1BR APT for rent, appli-
ances, electric heat, laun-
dry room, No pets.
$400/month, plus deposit,
water included. 320 N.
Jefferson. 419-852-0833.
ONE BDRM Apt., 537 W.
Thi rd St . , Del phos.
$ 3 2 5 / m o . C a l l
4 1 9 - 6 9 2 - 2 1 8 4 o r
419-204-5924
620
Duplex For Rent
104 E. 7th. 2 BR, stove &
refrigerator included, w/d
hook-up. No pets. Call
419-236-2722.
3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath,
washer/dryer hook-up, ga-
rage. $450/mo. + $450 se-
curity deposit. Available
Jan. 1. Ph.419-233-0083.
810
Auto Repairs/
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Midwest Ohio
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4893 Dixie Hwy, Lima
1-800-589-6830
840
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- Dry and Refrigerated.
Single source dispatch.
No tractor older than 3
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A, 3 months current OTR
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www.driveknight.com.
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www.driveNCTrans.com
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- CDL-A. DRIVERS
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available! Teams Needed!
Class A CDL & Hazmat
Req'd. 800-942-2104
Ext. 7307 or 7308 www.
totalms.com.
Help Wanted Drivers,
Werner Needs You!
Immediate Opps Await?
No CDL? No Problem!
16-Day training avail-
able w/Roadmaster. Call
Today 1-866-467-0061.
Hel p Want ed
Experienced Tanker
Drivers Needed! Excellent
home time. More $$
Plenty of miles. Steady
Freight. Call Prime, Inc.
Today! 1-800-277-0212
or www.primeinc.com.
Help Wanted Foremost
Transport is looking for
Flatbed, Haul & Tow and
Pickup Drivers. For more
information call one of our
recruiters Today! 866-
764-1601 or www.fore-
mosttransport.com
Help Wanted WOOD
TRUCKING, Inc./MCT.
Job Guaranteed after
FREE 3 week CDL-A
Training. Live within 100
mile radius of Wauseon,
Ohio 1-800-621-4878.
Also, Hiring Drivers!
Help Wanted You
got the drive, We Have the
Direction OTR Drivers
APU Equipped Pre-Pass
EZ-pass. Pets/Passenger
Policy. Newer equipment.
100% No touch. 1-800-
528-7825.
Instruction Earn
College Degree Online.
Medical, Business,
Paralegal, Accounting,
Criminal Justice. Job
Placement Assistance.
Computer Available.
Financial Aid if Qualied.
SCHEV certied. Call
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CenturaOnline.com.
Misc. Airlines Are
Hiring - Train for hands
on Aviation Career.
FAA approved program.
Financial aid if qualied -
Job Placement assistance.
Call Aviation Institute of
Maintenance. 877-676-
3836.
Misc. CABINS FOR
RENT IN CANADA.
Walleyes, perch, north-
erns, birds, wildlife, pris-
tine nature. Boats, motors,
gas included. Call Hugh
800-426-2550 for free bro-
chure. website www.best-
shing.com
Most Appropriate
65,000 sq. ft. Williamsport,
PA warehouse for lease.
Can be divided 30/35K.
Rail spur, dock and drive-
in doors, highway access.
Mike (570) 220-6321, bas-
tiantire.com/warehouse
OHIO SCAN NETWORK CLASSIFIEDS
Todays Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1 Dancer -- -Ellen
5 Urban transport
8 Tent anchor
11 Bank job
13 Paul Ankas --
Beso
14 Galleon cargo
15 Suds
16 Cable car
18 Exasperates
20 Sighed with de-
light
21 Open-air lobbies
23 Bruin great
24 Historians word
25 Bonn Mrs.
27 Gym org.
31 Unfamiliar
32 27th president
33 Humdinger
34 Was aware of
36 1977 whale mov-
ie
38 Twist the truth
39 Moon ring
40 Weirdo
41 Grey Cup sports
org.
42 Wood ash prod-
uct
44 Physical strength
46 Error
49 Crumbly cheese
50 Food provider
52 Ration
56 Famous numero
57 Boot part
58 Meatloaf servings
59 Mr. DeLuise
60 NNW opposite
61 Comics canine
DOWN
1 Channels 2-13
2 Always, to the
bard
3 Sugarloaf locale
4 Buzzing about
5 Supplicates
6 Bob Hope spon-
sor
7 Fish nder
8 Tiggers pal
9 -- Stanley Gard-
ner
10 Prod
12 Economy
17 Actress -- Han-
nah
19 Bar sing-along
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Tomorrows
Horoscope
By Bernice Bede Osol
Kids caught
in middle
after split
Dear Annie: My husband
and I separated 10 years ago
when our children were pre-
teens. He has shown little
interest in them and main-
tains contact only due to my
encouragement. My family
always includes him when
we have family get-togeth-
ers. His family,
however, decided
that being nice to
us would be tak-
ing sides, so they
ignore our exis-
tence.
Recently, my
husband and his
family had a big
reunion less than a
block from us. We
have not seen some
of these relatives
since the separa-
tion. They did not let us know
they were coming and made
no contact, even though my
mother-in-law was here for
more than a week.
Although my children
claim they do not care, I
can see how painful it is that
their grandparents, aunts and
uncles have abandoned them.
Every time I try to commu-
nicate with my in-laws, they
subject me to horrible accu-
sations. My kids say I cant
fix everything, but giving up
doesnt seem like the answer.
What is? -- Feeling Hurt
and Helpless
Dear Hurt: Your chil-
dren sound wise beyond
their years, and they are old
enough now to handle this as
they see fit. Ask if they would
like to contact their grandpar-
ents and other paternal rela-
tives. Offer phone numbers,
email addresses, Facebook
pages, whatever you have.
In all likelihood, these rela-
tives will treat the children
better than they would you,
the ex-wife, and they may
actually reconsider a rela-
tionship. Still, prepare your
children for the possibility of
rejection. Then allow them to
decide whether they wish to
initiate any communication.
Dear Annie: My father is
a very sweet, elderly man, but
he has an embarrassing prob-
lem. Whenever he speaks,
he talks so quickly that he
tends to accidentally spit at
the person with whom hes
conversing.
Ive cringed at this so
many times. No matter how
nicely we tell him to slow
down when he talks, he still
does it. Mind you, its not a
dental or medical problem,
or age related. Hes done this
all his life.
How do I deal with the
embarrassment of introduc-
ing my friends and co-work-
ers to my father -- other than
warning them to stand back
five feet? -- Beet-Red Face
Dear Beet Red: Have you
told Dad that he spits, or do
you just focus on how fast he
talks? He may be unwilling
to change his speech patterns
if there is no overwhelming
reason to do so, and he may
be completely unaware that
he is spraying his guests.
Suggest he discuss it with
his dentist and his doctor,
because there may
be underlying rea-
sons that can be
remedied. If noth-
ing changes, theres
not much more you
can do. Allow your
friends and co-
workers to handle it
as they choose, and
you can apologize
to them on Dads
behalf if you feel it
is necessary.
Dear Annie: I
think you may have over-
looked something in your
response to Frustrated
and Angry, who said her
11-year-old daughter stayed
at a cousins house and the
uncle came into her room at
night.
It doesnt say in the letter
whether the cousin is a boy or
a girl, and Im not sure it mat-
ters. The father may be com-
mitting acts of incest with
his own child. The cousin
may be afraid to tell anyone.
This is an important reason
to do something about what
happened. -- Concerned in
Texas
Dear Texas: Several
readers pointed out that the
attempt to molest his niece
may indicate that the uncle
has been molesting his child.
And we agree that this is a
possibility. We dont know
whether the parents are will-
ing to go to the police, but
we hope they will confront
the aunt and uncle, inform
the rest of the family and do
whatever they can to protect
that cousin.
Annies Mailbox
www.delphosherald.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011
Certain alliances and/or
relationships that
youll be establishing
in the year ahead will
prove to be extremely
fortunate for all
parties. The mutual
reinforcement will
pay off for everyone.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.
21) -- Because your financial aspects
are looking so encouraging at this
time, you should look for new ways
to better your lot in life. Dont waste
this chance.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19) -- An important upcoming
involvement that includes a number
of your friends will benefit if you take
the reins. Everyone realizes this and
wont make any bids for the top slot.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)
-- Some kind of financial matter that
youve viewed with distaste could
make an abrupt turnaround for the
better. Theres a lesson to be learned
from this.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) --
A role reversal is likely to take place
between you and someone who has
long served as your instructor. You
have some valuable information that
they will want to learn from you.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
-- A pleasant surprise could be in the
making for you. From out of nowhere,
a debt or a reward that you thought
would never be met will be paid in
full.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) --
Although you might not be very lucky
on your own, someone youre with
will be, and this persons good fortune
is likely to rub off on you. Choose
your companions with this in mind.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
-- Wishful thinking might not be a
frivolous pastime if it influences
you to transform your fantasies into
realities. Make your dreams count for
something.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) --
Its OK for your mind to operate on
a philosophical level, because it could
make you more effective and able to
see past the mere outward appearance
of things.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Youre
likely to finally perceive how to
circumvent some kind of stumbling
block that has been vexing you in
your work. Make your move with vim
and gusto.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) --
Continue to just be yourself, because
it encourages you to do and say all the
right things. The residual effects will
be an increase in your popularity with
your friends and workmates.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
-- When it comes to matters that
pertain to your work, dont hesitate to
improvise your way out of dilemmas.
The way you handle things will be
both constructive and resourceful.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
-- Smoother sailing is finally ahead,
because the measures you take are
likely to instill harmony in several
areas of your life that have proven to
be a bit tempestuous lately.
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Answers to Wednesdays questions:
Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat was written in 1957 in
hopes of replacing the Dick and Jane elementary school
primers.
Jupiter, which has more than 60 moons, occasionally
experiences triple eclipses with three of its largest
moons simultaneously casting shadows on its surface.
Todays questions:
Who popularized the expression bada-bing by utter-
ing it, unscripted, in a top-grossing Hollywood movie?
What percentage of the weight of an average human
adult is blood?
Answers in Fridays Herald.
Todays words:
Jacal: a house of woven wood and wicker, plastered
on one or more sides
Orignal: the American moose
Deal
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vice and access to their
mail, Brown added.
Brown is a cosponsor of
the Postal Service Protection
Act, legislation that would
address the most immediate
financial problem facing the
postal service by eliminat-
ing the unique requirement
that the postal service pre-
fund 75 years worth of future
retiree health benefits in just
10 years. This mandate costs
USPS between $5.4 and
$5.8 billion per year, and
it accounts for 100 percent
of the Postal Services $20
billion in losses from 2007-
2008.
According to studies by
the Hay Group and the Segal
Company, the postal ser-
vice has overpaid at least
$50 billion into its pension
plans. Because of these over-
payments, USPS has been
forced to subsidize retire-
ment accounts for the entire
Federal government. This
bill would allow USPS to
recover these pension over-
payments to both fund its
retiree health benefits and
cover its operational expens-
es.
Specifically, the Postal
Service Protection Act
would:
Fix the immediate fis-
cal problem of the postal
service by allowing the
postal service to recover
the overpayments it made
to its retirement programs.
Additionally, this bill would
allow the postal service to
recover the overpayments
that it has made to its pen-
sion plans.
Establish new ways
the Post Office can generate
revenue, by ending the pro-
hibition on USPS providing
non-postal services, such as:
Providing notary ser-
vices, new media services,
issuance of licenses (drivers
licenses, hunting licenses,
fishing licenses)
Contracting with state
and local agencies to provide
services
Shipping wine and beer
Encouraging innovative
ways to address the shift
toward electronic mail and
away from hard-copy mail
Prevent the closure of
rural post offices by giv-
ing the Postal Regulatory
Commission (PRC) binding
authority to prevent clo-
sures based on the effect
on the community and the
effect on employees. Right
now, the Postal Regulatory
Commission only has the
authority to review a deci-
sion to close, but it does not
have any binding authority
to prevent the closure, even
if it finds it was flawed. The
bill would also ensure more
transparency in the closure
process by requiring USPS
to inform the communities
that are being studied for
closure
Protect six-day deliv-
ery
Protect mail-process-
ing facilities by ensuring
strict standards for deliver-
ing first class mail delivery
on time that would make it
more difficult to close area
mail processing facilities.
The USPS released the fol-
lowing statement yesterday:
The U.S. Postal Service, in
response to a request made
by multiple U.S. Senators,
has agreed to delay the clos-
ing or consolidation of any
post office or mail process-
ing facility until May 15,
2012. The Postal Service
will continue all necessary
steps required for the review
of these facilities during the
interim period, including
public input meetings. The
Postal Service hopes this
period will help facilitate the
enactment of comprehensive
postal legislation. Given the
Postal Services financial
situation and the loss of mail
volume, the Postal Service
must continue to take all
steps necessary to reduce
costs and increase revenue.
On Sept. 15, the U.S.
Postal Service announced
plans to review its mail
processing network in the
hopes of reducing costs and
increasing efficiencies. The
Postal Service is currently
considering the elimina-
tion of overnight delivery
and studying the possibil-
ity of closing 3,700 mostly
rural post offices and 252
mail processing facilities
across the country, at a
cost of 28,000-30,000 jobs.
Attached is a list of the post
offices in Ohio targeted for
closure. A list of the pro-
cessing facilities targeted for
closure also follows.
Akron Processing and
Distribution Center
Athens Customer
Service Mail Processing
Center
Canton Processing and
Distribution Facility
Chillicothe Customer
Service Mail Processing
Center
Cincinnati Processing
and Distribution Center
Dayton Processing and
Distribution Facility
Ironton Customer
Service Mail Processing
Center
Steubenville Customer
Service Mail Processing
Center
Toledo Processing and
Distribution Facility
Youngst own
Processing and Distribution
Facility
Area post office locations
slated for closure include:
St. Johns, New Hampshire,
Haviland, Latty, Elgin, Scott
and Wren.
Will drivers abide by cellphone ban?
By JAMIE STENGLE
Associated Press
DALLAS Junior Woods has a well-prac-
ticed routine for conducting business on the road:
While driving throughout rural Arkansas, the elec-
tronics salesman steals a glance at his cellphone
every so often, checking for text messages and
emails.
I can keep both hands on the steering wheel
and just look down my nose and read in 10-second
intervals, Woods said in a phone interview from
Rogers, Ark. Im actually doing that right now.
Like millions of other Americans, Woods uses
his car as a mobile office, relying on his phone
almost every hour of every workday to stay pro-
ductive and earn a living. So would drivers ever
abide by a proposed ban on almost all cellphone
use behind the wheel, even if it is hands-free?
Could they afford to?
Those are just a few of the questions looming
over a federal recommendation that seeks to rein
in what has become an essential tool of American
business.
Woods said the ban, if adopted, would devas-
tate his sales. Because he lives in a rural state, his
minimum drive is an hour and a half.
If I have a 3 1/2-hour drive to Little Rock, and
Ive got 100 messages to return, its going to turn
that into a six-hour drive, he said. Ive got no
secretary. Im the administrative assistant. Im the
salesman. Im the sales director.
The National Transportation Safety Board
declared Tuesday that texting, emailing or chatting
while driving is just too dangerous to be allowed
anywhere in the United States. It urged all states to
impose total bans except for emergencies.
The NTSB, an independent agency that inves-
tigates accidents and makes safety recommenda-
tions, doesnt have the power to impose regula-
tions or make grants. But its suggestions carry
significant weight with lawmakers and regulators.
Still, a decision rests with the states, meaning
that 50 separate legislatures would have to act.
And many lawmakers are just as wedded to their
cellphones as Woods.
I think all of us have mixed feelings on this
issue. How could you not? said U.S. Rep. Gerry
Connolly, whose northern Virginia district has
some of the longest, most traffic-choked com-
mutes in the country.
Before going to Congress, the Democrat spent
most of his career at the county level, driving
around Fairfax County with his cellphone. Now
he commutes to Capitol Hill by carpool or mass
transit so he can use his phone without getting
behind the wheel.
While hes sympathetic to the NTSBs safety
concerns, he said, a blanket ban on cellphone use
would be unenforceable. But he agrees that hands-
free devices offer little improvement over those
that are hand-held.
Its a cognitive distraction, he said. The
mental attention shifts ... to that other party, not to
the task at hand.
Dallas event planner Debbie Vaughan said she
would abide by any ban, but her service to clients
would be diminished.
I know many people are frustrated when all
they get is voicemail, said Vaughan, who spends
about 10 hours a week on her cellphone in her
car.
Bruce McGovern said he would have no choice
but to defy the law.
McGovern, who owns four Massage Envy and
four European Wax Center franchises in the Dallas
area, said he spends up to four days a week on the
road, traveling between his businesses.
My business would go down. Wed have
problems we couldnt solve. My employees
wouldnt be able to reach me and get timely
answers, McGovern said.
Customer issues that only I can resolve would
have to be delayed. And in this day and age,
customers want instantaneous results for things.
Theyre not willing to wait three or four hours,
he said.
McGovern, who said he uses hands-free tech-
nology 90 percent of the time, said hes been
conducting business from his car for more than
20 years, starting with an early bag phone that
predated todays much smaller cellphones.
Its a total overreach of the government. Itll
be enforced erratically. They cant even enforce
the speed limits, McGovern said.
Boston attorney Jeffrey Denner said he racks
up at least 25 billable hours each week while
driving.
I probably spend three hours a day on the
phone in the car minimum. In an hour, I can
talk to 10 people. On my way to court, I call people
to make sure witnesses are lined up. Its become a
part of my life.
Besides, he said, theres plenty of other distrac-
tions modern drivers deal with.
If you want to talk about distraction, you
should talk about how the whole notion of tech-
nology is distracting. Lets look at the command
centers in cars right now, with the GPS, climate
control, satellite radio with 9,000 options, looking
down, getting directions. There are 20 differ-
ent things were playing with in our cars all the
time.
J.R. Maddox of Minneapolis, another attorney,
said it makes no sense to ban hands-free devices.
If they wanted to go that far, they should also
ban speaking to anyone in the car, Maddox said.
His hands-free device allows him to keep both
hands on the wheel, maintain his field of vision
and look over his shoulder.
The fact of the matter is we have to travel to
work. It would reduce the amount of time I could
actually communicate with clients and, hence,
billing time.
The federal government last year banned tex-
ting while driving for commercial truck and bus
drivers. The ban was extended to all hand-held
cellphone use last month, although commercial
drivers can still use hands-free devices.
The chairman of a South Dakota trucking
company said he doesnt understand why people
need to be talking on the phone while driving in
the first place.
Theres nothing so important that they need to
run somebody over because they couldnt stop,
said Larry Anderson, of A & A Express Inc., a
Brandon, S.D., company that hauls refrigerated
products.
In New York City, Chrissy DeLuso and her
mother were waiting for a cab to take them to a
Broadway show. Both women agreed that texting
while driving was a bad idea and didnt mind if the
government cracked down on it.
But when it came to banning all cellphone use,
they hesitated.
With a smile, DeLuso admitted she cant
promise she wouldnt be talking on her cell
phone even if it were illegal.
2nd smallest US baby is growing
Survey: 1 in 4 women
attacked by intimate partner
By ALICIA CHANG
AP Science Writer
LOS ANGELES At
birth, Melinda Star Guido
was so tiny she could fit
into the palm of her doctors
hand. Weighing just 9 1/2
ounces less than a can
of soda she is among the
smallest babies ever born in
the world. Most infants her
size dont survive, but doc-
tors are preparing to send
her home by New Years.
Melinda was born pre-
mature at 24 weeks over
the summer and spent the
early months cocooned in
an incubator in the neona-
tal intensive care unit in
Southern California. Almost
every day, her 22-year-old
mother sits at her bedside
and stays overnight when-
ever she can.
Wednesday, Haydee
Ibarra visited Los Angeles
County-USC Medical Center
where her daughter has
been since her birth in late
August. Melinda is believed
to be the second smallest
baby to survive in the U.S.
and third in the world.
Ibarra caressed Melinda
through the portholes of
the incubator where nurs-
es pinned up a homemade
sign bearing her name.
Now weighing four pounds,
Melinda gripped Ibarras
pinky finger and yawned.
Melinda, Melinda,
she cooed at her daughter
dressed in a polka dot one-
sie. Youre awake today.
During her pregnancy,
Ibarra suffered from high
blood pressure, which can
be dangerous for both moth-
er and fetus. She was trans-
ferred from a hospital near
her San Fernando Valley
home to the countys flag-
ship hospital, which was
better equipped to handle
high-risk pregnancies.
There was a problem
with the placenta, the organ
that nourishes the develop-
ing fetus. The fetus, how-
ever, was not getting proper
nutrition, blood and oxygen.
Doctors knew Melinda would
weigh less than a pound, but
they were surprised at how
small and fragile she was.
The first few weeks,
it was touch and go. None
of us thought the baby was
going to make it, said Dr.
Rangasamy Ramanathan,
who oversees premature
infants.
Even if she survived, doc-
tors told Ibarra and her hus-
band Yovani Guido, children
born this extremely prema-
ture can have developmen-
tal delays and impairments
such as blindness, deafness
or cerebral palsy.
Ibarra, who previously
had a stillborn, told doctors
to do whatever necessary to
help her baby.
They said, Well take
the chance. Please try. So
we said. OK well try,
Ramanathan recalled.
Melinda was delivered by
cesarean section at 24 weeks
and was immediately trans-
ferred to the NICU where a
team of doctors and nurses
kept watch around the clock.
Infants born before 37 weeks
are considered premature.
Melinda was kept insu-
lated in an incubator and
was hooked up to a machine
to aid her breathing. She got
nutrition through a feeding
tube. Her mother said her
skin felt like plastic because
it was so thin.
It takes a lot of good care
and a lot of good luck. Most
of them dont survive, said
pediatrician Dr. Edward Bell
of the University of Iowa
who keeps an online data-
base of the worlds smallest
surviving babies who were
less than a pound at birth.
By MIKE STOBBE
AP Medical Writer
ATLANTA Its a startling number: 1 in 4 women sur-
veyed by the government say they were violently attacked by
their husbands or boyfriends.
Experts in domestic violence dont find it too surprising,
although some aspects of the survey may have led to higher
numbers than are sometimes reported.
Even so, a government official who oversaw the research
called the results astounding.
Its the first time weve had this kind of estimate on the
prevalence of intimate partner violence, said Linda Degutis of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The survey, released by the CDC Wednesday, marks the
beginning of a new annual project to look at how many women
say theyve been abused.
One expert called the new reports estimate on rape and
attempted rape extremely high with 1 in 5 women saying
they were victims. About half of those cases involved intimate
partners. No documentation was sought to verify the womens
claims, which were made anonymously.
But advocates say the new rape numbers are plausible.
Its a major problem that often is underestimated and
overlooked, said Linda James, director of health for Futures
Without Violence, a San Francisco-based organization that
advocates against domestic abuse.
The CDC report is based on a randomized telephone survey
of about 9,000 women and 7,400 men.
Among the findings:
As many as 29 million women say they have suffered
severe and frightening physical violence from a boyfriend,
spouse or other intimate partner. That includes being choked,
beaten, stabbed, shot, punched, slammed against something or
hurt by hair-pulling.
That number grows to 36 million if slapping, pushing
and shoving are counted.
Almost half of the women who reported rape or attempt-
ed rape said it happened when they were 17 or younger.
As many as 1 in 3 women have experienced rape, physi-
cal violence or stalking by an intimate partner in their life-
times, compared to about 1 in 10 men.
Both men and women who had been menaced or attacked
in these ways reported more health problems. Female victims,
in particular, had significantly higher rates of irritable bowel
syndrome, asthma, frequent headaches and difficulty sleep-
ing.
Certain states seemed to have higher reports of sexual
violence than others. Alaska, Oregon and Nevada were among
the highest in rapes and attempted rapes of women, and
Virginia and Tennessee were among the lowest.
Several of the CDC numbers are higher than those of other
sources. For example, the CDC study suggests that 1.3 million
women have suffered rape, attempted rape or had sex forced
on them in the previous year. That statistic is more than seven
times greater than what was reported by a Department of
Justice household survey conducted last year.
The CDC rape numbers seem extremely high, but there
may be several reasons for the differences, including how the
surveys were done, who chose to participate and how rape
and other types of assault were defined or interpreted, said
Shannan Catalano, a statistician with the Bureau of Justice
Statistics.
It is an evolving field, and everyone is striving to get a
handle on whats the best estimate, Catalano said.
The CDCs numbers dont seem surprising to people who
work with abused women.
I think that the awareness is growing, said Kim Frndak,
community educator for the Womens Rescue Center to End
Domestic Violence, which operates a shelter on the outskirts
of Atlanta.
The first
few weeks, it
was touch and
go. None of us
thought the
baby was going
to make it.
Dr. Rangasamy
Ramanathan