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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

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Upfront
Forecast
Obituaries 2
State/Local 3
Politics 4
Community 5
Sports 9
Classifieds 10
TV 11
World News 12
Index
Sunny Friday
with high in
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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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The following individuals
appeared Wednesday before
Judge Charles Steele in Van
Wert County Common Pleas
Court:
Two individuals charged
in an expensive vandalism act
at one of the local windmill
sites in July of this year were
sentenced.
Kyle J. Beech, 21, Van
Wert, and Dustin E. Gamble
20, Haviland, were sentenced
for their involvement in the
damage to a crane, lighting
equipment and other equip-
ment at the site. The crane
was then allegedly set on fire
by the individuals. Damage
to the equipment reportedly
exceeded $500,000.
A third individual alleg-
edly involved has not been
apprehended as of this date.
Judge Steele ordered that
both individuals be placed
on five years of community
control, spend six months in
the Van Wert County Jail
and while in jail, participate
in any programs available.
Beech and Gamble were
ordered to serve an additional
30 days in jail at a time to be
determined by their supervi-
sion officer. The two were
also each given a 12-month
prison sentence with the
imposition of the prison sen-
tence deferred pending the
successful completion of the
community control program.
Each of the young men
was ordered to pay propor-
tionate amounts of restitution
for $56,585 of the damage
which was not covered by
insurance to the company that
suffered the loss of the equip-
ment.
Beech and Gamble were
ordered to pay court costs,
$250 as partial reimburse-
ment for their court appointed
attorney and the affidavit of
indigency fee.
Both individuals told
Judge Steele that their actions
were stupid and that they had
been drinking at the time the
incident took place.
Dominic Eddins, 33, Van
Wert, entered guilty pleas
to two counts of Attempted
Burglary, both counts are
felonies of the third degree.
Both incidents took place in
late October. Judge Steele
ordered a pre-sentence inves-
tigation and scheduled sen-
tencing for Jan. 25.
Robert K Seibert, 24,
Van Wert, entered a not
guilty plea to a charge of
domestic violence, a felony
of the fourth degree when he
was arraigned.
Seibert had recently been
indicted by the Van Wert
County Grand Jury. Seibert
was released on a $5,000
unsecured personal surety
bond and ordered to have no
contact with the victim.
Ryan E. Homier, 31,
Van Wert, was sentenced to
a four year prison sentence
on a charge of aggravated
burglary, a felony of the first
degree.
According to a Van Wert
City Police Department
investigation, Homier
broke in a home on North
Chestnut Street in September
and assaulted a former girl
friend.
Homier will be on five
years of post-release control
upon release from prison.
He was given credit for 96
days of time he had served in
jail awaiting the final disposi-
tion of this case.
Kevin L. Clay, 25, Van
Wert, was placed on three
years of community control
and ordered to spend up to
six months in the WORTH
Center on a charge of posses-
sion of drugs, a felony of the
fifth degree.
Clay was arrested after an
incident in January, at which
time he was found unrespon-
sive because of a drug over-
dose from heroin.
Assistant Van Wert
County Prosecuting Attorney
Martin D. Burchfield told
Judge Steele had it not been
for some friend, EMS person-
nel and police personnel act-
ing quickly, Clay more than
likely would have died from
the overdose.
Clay will have two years of
intensive supervision during
his community control pro-
gram and was ordered to pay
all costs associated with his
case, had his drivers license
suspended for six months and
complete community control.
Judge Steele also gave
Clary a nine-month prison
sentence but deferred the
imposition of the sentence
pending the successful com-
pletion of the community
control program.
Kristopher Markley,
28, Van Wert, was placed
on three years of community
control on a charge of culti-
vation of marijuana, a felony
of the fourth degree.
Markley was arrested
after a Van Wert City Police
Department investigation
revealed that Markley was
growing marijuana in his
home in Van Wert,.
Markley was ordered to
undergo a substance abuse
assessment and complete
any programs recommend-
ed. Judge Steele ordered
Markleys drivers license
suspended for six months,
that he pay all costs associ-
ated with his case and be on
two years of intensive super-
vision.
Markley also received a six
month prison sentence with
the imposition of the prison
sentence deferred pending the
successful completion of the
community control program.
Benjamin Williams, 33,
Convoy, entered a guilty plea
to a charge of trafficking in
marijuana, a felony of the
fifth degree.
Judge Steele ordered that a
pre-sentence investigation be
conducted with a sentencing
hearing scheduled for Jan.
25.
Dustin Helle, 22, Van
Wert, entered a guilty plea
to a charge of possession of
drugs, the indictment also
included a specification that
he used a 2011 Dodge pickup
truck in the commission of
the offense.
Judge Steele ordered a
pre-sentence investigation
and scheduled sentencing for
Jan. 25.
Cory Salisbury, 30, Fort
Wayne, Ind., entered a guilty
plea to a charge of theft, a
misdemeanor of the first
degree.
Judge Steele ordered a
pre-sentence investigation
and scheduled sentencing for
Jan. 25.
Ronald T. Haiber, 50,
Lima, was placed on three
years of community control
on a charge of violation of a
civil protective order, a felo-
ny of the fifth degree.
Haiber was arrested after
a violation took place in
Delphos last fall.
Haiber was given a 90
day jail sentence and credit
for 90 days he has served
in jail awaiting disposition
of his case. Haiber also
was ordered to undergo an
psychological assessment
and complete any programs
ordered.
Judge Steele also gave
Haiber a 12-month prison
sentence but deferred the
imposition of the sentence
pending the successful com-
pletion of the community
control program.
Nicholas Bendele, 29,
Van Wert, entered a guilty
plea to a charge of misuse of
a credit card, a felony of the
fifth degree.
Judge Steel ordered a pre-sen-
tence investigation and scheduled
sentencing for Dec. 21.
Corn: $5.77
Wheat: $5.51
Beans: $10.82
Delphos weather
Delphos Fire
Association 300 Club
Dec. 7 Leslie Gladen
High temperature
Wednesday in Delphos was 56
degrees, low was 38. Rainfall
was recorded at .42 inch. High
a year ago today was 19, low
as 3. Record high for today is
64, set in 1933. Record low is
-10, set in 1914.
WEATHER FORECAST
Tri-county
Associated Press
TONIGHT: Cloudy. Chance
of showers in the morning, then
chance of rain in the afternoon
through early evening. Windy.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest
winds 20 to 30 mph becom-
ing west 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon through early evening.
Chance of measurable precipita-
tion 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows in
the lower 30s. West winds 15 to
20 mph becoming northwest 5
to 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny.
Colder. Highs in the upper 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT-
SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Highs in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY, SUNDAY
NIGHT: Mostly clear. Highs
in the lower 40s. Lows in the
upper 20s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy
with a 40 percent chance of rain
or snow. Highs in the lower 40s.
MONDAY NIGHT,
TUESDAY: Cloudy with a 50
percent chance of rain and snow.
Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in
the lower 40s.
ST. RITAS
A boy was born Dec. 14 to
David and Victoria Bockey of
Delphos.
Edna M. Sitton Sister Mary Johnita
Elwer, SND
July 19, 1918-Dec. 10, 2011
Edna M. Sitton, 93, of
Baton Rouge, La., and former-
ly of Paulding, died Saturday.
She was born on July 19,
1918, in Dayton to Claude
and Irene (Joyce) Smith, who
preceded her in death.
On September 8, 1945 she
married William M. Sitton
Sr., who also preceded her in
death.
She is survived by two
sons, William M. Sitton,
Jr., Baton Rouge, and John
F. Sitton, Indiana, Pa.; two
daughters, Irene Duffany of
Portsmouth and Elizabeth
(Edward) Hopkins of Baton
Rouge; and 14 grandchildren,
20 great grandchildren and
one great great grandchild.
She is also preceded in
death by a son, Charles Sitton;
three brothers, Edward, Ray
and Robert Smith; and three
sisters, Erma Sitton, Kathryn
Long and Elnora Wilhelm.
Funeral services will be
conducted 11 a.m. Saturday
at Den Herder Funeral Home,
Paulding, the Rev. Kim
Semran officiating. Burial will
be in Rochester Cemetery,
Cecil.
Friends may call from 2-8
p.m. on Friday and one hour
prior to services on Saturday
at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the fami-
ly requests donations be made
to a charity of the donors
choice.
Online condolences may
be sent to www.denherderfh.
com
Jan. 17, 1929-Dec.10, 2011
Quietly and peacefully,
Sister Mary Johnita breathed
her last and was born into eter-
nal life on Saturday at Rosary
Care Center, Sylvania.
She was born Jan. 17,
1929, to Otto and Dorothy
(Frederick) Elwer, who pre-
ceded her in death.
Left to mourn her pass-
ing are her brothers: Omer,
Frederick and Gale; sisters
Helen Clementz, Gertrude
Wenzlick, Ursula Wenzlick,
Lea Klaus and Doris Kray
and her religious sisters of the
Toledo Province.
Also preceding her in
death are sisters, Joan and
Rosemary; and brother, James
Elwer.
Dolores attended St. John
Elementary School in Delphos
where she became acquainted
with the Sisters of Notre Dame
and she entered the Aspirant
School in Toledo and attended
Notre Dame Academy. In
1947 she entered the commu-
nity. Sister Mary Johnita stud-
ied at Mary Manse College
where she received her BA
degree and spent forty-eight
years in the classroom teach-
ing the primary and middle
grades. Her life was one of
dedication and service to God
and the children she so lov-
ingly taught for many years.
The funeral liturgy was
celebrated on Wednesday in
the Provincial Center Chapel
followed by the burial at
Resurrection Cemetery.
Arrangements are made by
Urbanski Funeral Home, 5055
Secor Road, Toledo.
Any tributes may be made
to the Sisters of Notre Dame.
Patrol OVI arrests up
by more than 1,300
The Ohio State Highway
Patrol is warning driv-
ers: If you choose to drive
impaired, you will be arrest-
ed. As part of the Patrols
mantra Trooper Shield
and their ongoing effort to
contribute to a safer Ohio,
troopers have had increased
focus on impaired driv-
ing enforcement in 2011.
Through December 11,
troopers have arrested 1,383
more drivers for OVI than
during the same period in
2010.
We are seeing posi-
tive results from the hard
work of our troopers on
the road everyday remov-
ing impaired and danger-
ous drivers from the road-
ways, said Lt. Brant A.
Zemelka, commander of the
Lima Post. As the Patrols
OVI arrests increase, we are
seeing a direct correlation
in the decrease of overall
fatalities.
Impaired drivers were
responsible for 40 percent
of the fatal crashes in 2010.
Through December 11 of
this year, with overall fatali-
ties down four percent, and
OVI arrests up 1,383 arrests
Ohio is experiencing a
decline of nearly five per-
cent in OVI-related fatali-
ties.
We cant fight the battle
against impaired driving on
our own we need your
commitment to make our
roads safe, said Lt. Brant
A. Zemelka. You can con-
tribute to a safer Ohio by
actively influencing friends
and family to make safe,
responsible decisions
like planning ahead to des-
ignate a driver and insisting
that everyone in the vehicle
is buckled up, can go a long
way toward ensuring trag-
edies do not occur.
With the upcoming holi-
days, the Patrol is reminding
drivers that this can be one
of the most dangerous times
of the year due to an increase
in impaired driving. Last
year in Ohio, 39 people died
in alcohol-related crashes
between Thanksgiving and
New Years.
The public is encour-
aged to continue using
1-877-7-PATROL to report
dangerous drivers, impaired
drivers or stranded motor-
ists.
CLUB WINNER
WARNECKE, Irma G.,
86, of Fort Jennings, Mass
of Christian Burial will begin
at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St.
Joseph Catholic Church, the
Rev. Joseph Przybysz officiat-
ing. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery. Visitation
will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday
at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral
Home, Jackson Township,
corner of St. Rts. 224 and 634,
where a scripture service will
be held at 2:30 p.m.; and one
hour prior to services at the
church on Friday. Memorials
may be given to the American
Cancer Society. Condolences
may be expressed to: www.
lovefuneralhome.com.
ROHRBACHER, Charles
A., 77, of Delphos, Mass of
Christian Burial will begin
at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St.
John the Evangelist Catholic
Church, the Rev. Melvin
Verhoff officiating. Burial will
be in Resurrection Cemetery,
with military rites by the
Delphos Veterans Council.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m.
Friday at Harter and Schier
Funeral Home, where a parish
wake service will be held at
7:30 p.m. Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to the St.
Johns Teacher Endowment
Fund or the American Cancer
Society.
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Ohio lawmakers OK March
primary, end to map flap
By ANN SANNER
and ANDY
BROWNFIELD
The Associated Press
COLUMBUS Ohios
lawmakers stayed late into
the night on the last legisla-
tive day of 2011 to approve
a new congressional map,
reunite the states primaries
and end months of politi-
cal wrangling over which
party will control Ohios
congressional delegation that
saw a voter lawsuit and a
Democratic repeal effort.
The agreement reached
Wednesday by lawmakers
would repeal the current con-
gressional lines, reunite the
states primaries to March 6
and establish a task force to
make recommendations for
changes to the mapmaking
process.
The Senate signed off on
the bill with a 27-6 vote just
an hour and a half after the
House passed it 77-17. It
made it out of the Republican-
controlled legislature and on
to Gov. John Kasichs desk
with just enough Democratic
support to avoid a repeal
effort like the one facing the
GOP-drawn map passed in
September.
The map that is presented
here may not be an accu-
rate reflection of the political
sentiments and will of the
people of the state of Ohio,
said Senate Minority Leader
Capri Cafaro, one of the few
Democrats to vote for the
measure. But at least we
have one primary. At least
were saving money. And at
least were putting this con-
fusion behind us now.
The primaries were sepa-
rated in October to give law-
makers more time to compro-
mise on new congressional
district boundaries after a
Republican-drawn map was
challenged by Democrats,
who have been gathering sig-
natures in an effort to ask
voters to repeal it on next
years ballot.
Currently, Ohios state,
local and U.S. Senate prima-
ries are planned for March,
but the presidential and U.S.
House primaries are sched-
uled to take place in June.
Those candidates expecting
the June primary have until
Dec. 30 to file for office.
The agreement would set-
tle concerns over Democrats
repeal efforts, and shift the
primary to an earlier date to
allow GOP voters to have a
stronger say in the partys
presidential nominee.
A second primary election
day would cost taxpayers an
additional $15 million.
Part of the bill would
create an eight-member
bipartisan commission
with two Democrats and
two Republicans from each
chamber tasked with looking
at changing the way the con-
gressional map is drawn. The
task force would hold at least
three public hearings, one of
which would take place after
any proposal to change the
process is drafted.
Political scientists and
redistricting experts have
said that now, after a particu-
larly ugly mapmaking cycle,
the time is ripe to change the
process, something echoed
by lawmakers in Ohios
Statehouse.
Ten years from now we
dont have to keep going
through a system that has
more road bumps than road,
said the Senates second-
highest ranking Republican,
Sen. Keith Faber. From that
process I think we can all
agree that the time to make
changes in the redistrict-
ing process is when nobody
knows what the outcome is
going to be, and thats 10
years from now.
The once-per-decade pro-
cess of redrawing congres-
sional maps comes after each
census to reflect changes in
population. Because of slow
population growth compared
with other parts of the coun-
try, Ohio is losing two of its
18 U.S. House seats.
By the time a new congres-
sional map must be drawn in
10 years, neither party knows
who will be in charge of the
process.
Among key revisions, the
new map would unify seven
counties that were previ-
ously split, reduce splits in
two counties from three to
two and split one county that
was previously whole. It also
increases the black voting-
age populations of urban dis-
tricts in Dayton, Columbus,
Cincinnati and Toledo.
Both maps would create 16
districts b(euro) 12 favoring
Republicans and four favor-
ing Democrats. The state
is losing two congressional
seats due to slow population
growth.
The map passed by law-
makers on Wednesday was
largely the same as one House
Democrats blocked during
a vote on Nov. 3. House
Democratic Caucus spokes-
woman Sarah Bender said it
is an ugly map, but it came
down to saving taxpayers $15
million by consolidating the
primaries.
Its time to turn our atten-
tion to refining this process,
she said.
Earlier Wednesday,
Karla Herron of the Ohio
Association of Election
Officials told a House panel
that her organization endors-
es a single primary date. One
date would eliminate voter
confusion, alleviate any prob-
lems with preparing voting
equipment twice, and keep
officials from having to
recruit poll workers for a sec-
ond time.
The new map does contain
substantial changes from the
congressional map that law-
makers passed in September,
said Lima Republican Rep.
Matt Huffman, the maps
House sponsor.
Much of the debate in
both chambers referenced a
report released Monday by
a coalition of voter groups.
The report by the Ohio
Campaign for Accountable
Redistricting revealed public
records that indicated, among
other things, that agents of
U.S. House Speaker John
Boehner had a key role in
shaping the map and much of
the mapmaking was done in
a Columbus hotel room paid
for by taxpayers to a tune of
$91,000.
Should we allow some-
one in Washington D.C. to
come and direct how our dis-
tricts will be drawn? asked
Youngstown Democratic
Rep. Robert Hagan. He said
he worried about what voters
would think of the General
Assembly passing a map that
differed little from the one
contested by Democrats and
voter advocates.
Maybe ... the joys of
Christmas will overwhelm
the fact that the real gift that
we gave everybody was a
slap in the face of democ-
racy.

The map that is
presented here
may not be an
accurate reflec-
tion of the politi-
cal sentiments
and will of the
people of the
state of Ohio. But
at least we have
one primary. At
least were sav-
ing money. And
at least were put-
ting this confusion
behind us now.
Senate Minority Leader
Capri Cafaro
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CLEVELAND (AP)
Roman Catholic Franciscan
friars are giving up the his-
torically Polish church theyve
led on the southeast side of
Cleveland for more than a cen-
tury.
The Shrine Church of St.
Stanislaus will be turned over
to the Cleveland Catholic dio-
cese next summer.
Church pastor Rev. Michael
Surufka tells The Plain Dealer
his diminishing Franciscan order
doesnt have the men to maintain
the parish. Surufka is being sent
to Chicago to work on recruiting
men to the priesthood.
St. Stanislaus was founded
in 1873 and was taken over by
the Franciscans in 1906.
The order was founded by
St. Francis of Assisi.
WASHINGTON (AP)
The number of Americans
applying for unemployment
benefits has dropped to its
lowest level since May 2008.
However, the government
also says Ohio has reported one
of the largest weekly increases
in claims, up by nearly 6,900
because of layoffs in construc-
tion and the auto industry.
The Labor Department says
weekly applications for unem-
ployment benefits nationwide
fell by 19,000 to a seasonally
adjusted 366,000 last week.
The four-week average, a less
volatile measure, dropped for
the 10th time in the past 12
weeks to the lowest reading for
the average since July 2008.
Applications for unemploy-
ment benefits are a measure of
the pace of layoffs. Job cuts
have fallen sharply since the
recession, but so far employers
are hiring at a modest pace.
Franciscan friars
leave church
after 105 years
Jobless claims
fall in US,
but up in Ohio
The world is moving so fast these days that the one who says it cant be done is gen-
erally interrupted by someone doing it.
Harry Emerson Fosdick, American clergyman (1878-1969)
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
IT WAS NEWS THEN
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POLITICS
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DEAR EDITOR:
On behalf of the members of the Delphos community
involved with efforts to keep the Delphos Municipal Swimming
Pool in operation, I would like to take this time to personally
say thank you to the Dienstberger Foundation. This month,
the city received a generous donation from the Dienstberger
Foundation that will be specifically used to help assist to keep
the pool open.
This selfless act of kindness is appreciated and admired by
all those who enjoy their summer with friends and family at
the pool.
Bob Thitoff
One Year Ago
Delphos Mayor Michael Gallmeier presented a proc-
lamation congratulating St. Johns Blue Jays football team
on its Division VI state championship at Tuesdays council
meeting. Accepting the honor were Coach Todd Schulte,
Evan Burgei, Austin Vogt, Derek Klaus, Jordan Leininger
and Tyler Bergfeld.
25 Years Ago 1986
Several hundred people participated in Share Chain
86 Sunday. The human chain, modeled after Hands Across
America, stretched along Main Street from Second to
Fourth streets. Organizers David Roach of WDOH Radio
and Robert Nartker of The Commercial Bank said the event
has raised $2,000 with more funds still coming in. All funds
will be donated to the Delphos Community Christmas proj-
ect.
The Fort Jennings Musketeers bounced back from the
tough loss against Antwerp as they defeated the Spencerville
Bearcats on Saturday 73-56. The Musketeers had three men
in double digits. Mark Von Lehmden and Gary Menke both
hit for 18 points and underclassman Tim Utrup chipped in
16.
Nancy Rumschlag, office manager, and JoAn Smith,
franchise owner, assisted in the relocation of their H&R
Block office. After two months of remodeling, the tax prepa-
ration firm moved into the office at 114 N. Main St., across
from the Delphos post office.
50 Years Ago 1961
A Christmas program will be presented by the music
department at Delphos Jefferson High School in the school
auditorium on Dec. 18. Soloists for the cantata will be David
Laman, Jack Rozelle, Linda Brenneman, Sandra Swartz,
Diane Long, Judy Swartz and David Lundgren.
The boys at the Starr Commonwealth for Boys near Van
Wert observed their annual fast day by giving up their sup-
pers one night this week and the boys at the parent school in
Albion, Mich., where fast day started 47 years ago, also
went hungry for one night. The money saved is sent to a char-
ity or needy family.
Through the cooperation of the Recreation Board, Mayor
Richard F. Wulfhorst and the City Service Department,
two ice skating facilities will soon be available in the
city. One area is located along the canal at the north recre-
ation field. The water is sufficiently frozen to permit
skating now. In the south end of town, the area will be
located in Waterworks Park where the old swimming pool
was located.
75 Years Ago 1936
Classes in swimming instructions have been opened
at Jefferson High School under the direction of Margaret
Trippy and Frank E. Kurth, physical education instructors.
The swimming pool was repaired and repainted last summer
under a WPA project and is in the best of condition.
Dr. John J. Sassen, Ph. D., is expected to arrive in Delphos
on Wednesday. By virtue of the appoint made recently by the
Most Rev. Karl Alter, D. ED., Bishop of Toledo, Dr. Sassen
will become irremovable pastor of St. Johns Catholic Church
in this city. St. Johns has been without a pastor since the
death on Oct. 13 of the late Monsignor F. Rupert.
The Catholic Ladies of Columbia sponsored a benefit
card party in the K. of C. rooms Monday evening. Rosemary
Shaffer was in charge of an entertaining program which
included: character song, Mrs. Ray Schwinnen; rhythmatic
tap, Mary Lou Krendal; eccentric tap, Patty Weber, Betty
Buschor, Thelma Kindley and Anne Clark; and military tap,
Aline Redd.
WASHINGTON (AP)
Squeezed by rising liv-
ing costs, a record number of
Americans nearly 1 in 2
have fallen into poverty or are
scraping by on earnings that
classify them as low income.
The latest census data
depict a middle class thats
shrinking as unemployment
stays high and the govern-
ments safety net frays. The
new numbers follow years of
stagnating wages for the mid-
dle class that have hurt mil-
lions of workers and families.
Mayors in 29 cities say
more than 1 in 4 people need-
ing emergency food assistance
did not receive it. Many mid-
dle-class Americans are drop-
ping below the low-income
threshold roughly $45,000
for a family of four because
of pay cuts, a forced reduction
of work hours or a spouse los-
ing a job. Housing and child-
care costs are consuming up to
half of a familys income.
States in the South and
West had the highest shares of
low-income families, includ-
ing Arizona, New Mexico
and South Carolina, which
have scaled back or elimi-
nated aid programs for the
needy. By raw numbers, such
families were most numerous
in California and Texas, each
with more than 1 million.
About 97.3 million
Americans fall into a low-
income category, common-
ly defined as those earning
between 100 and 199 percent
of the poverty level, based on
a new supplemental measure
by the Census Bureau that is
designed to provide a fuller
picture of poverty. Together
with the 49.1 million who fall
below the poverty line and are
counted as poor, they number
146.4 million, or 48 percent
of the U.S. population. Thats
up by 4 million from 2009, the
earliest numbers for the newly
developed poverty measure.
The new measure of pover-
ty takes into account medical,
commuting and other living
costs. Doing that helped push
the number of people below
200 percent of the poverty
level up from 104 million, or 1
in 3 Americans, that was offi-
cially reported in September.
Broken down by age, chil-
dren were most likely to be
poor or low-income about
57 percent followed by
seniors over 65. By race and
ethnicity, Hispanics topped
the list at 73 percent, followed
by blacks, Asians and non-
Hispanic whites.
Even by traditional mea-
sures, many working families
are hurting.
Following the recession
that began in late 2007, the
share of working families who
are low income has risen for
three straight years to 31.2
percent, or 10.2 million. That
proportion is the highest in at
least a decade, up from 27 per-
cent in 2002, according to a
new analysis by the Working
Poor Families Project and the
Population Reference Bureau,
a nonprofit research group
based in Washington.
Among low-income fami-
lies, about one-third were con-
sidered poor while the remain-
der 6.9 million earned
income just above the poverty
line. Many states phase out
eligibility for food stamps,
Medicaid, tax credit and other
government aid programs for
low-income Americans as
they approach 200 percent of
the poverty level.
By BEN FELLER
AP White House
Correspondent
WASHINGTON Over
and over, the Iraq war is
over.
President Barack Obama,
who opposed the war all the
way to the White House, cant
remind people enough that he
is the one ending the conflict
and getting every last troop
home.
He is not just commander
in chief intent on lauding the
valor of the military. He is a
president seeking re-election
and soaking up every chance
to mark a promise kept.
On Wednesday at Fort
Bragg in North Carolina, a
post that sent thousands of
troops to Iraq and saw more
than 200 of them die there,
Obama summoned glory and
gravity. In a speech full of
pride in American fighting
forces, Obama declared to
soldiers that the war in Iraq
will soon belong to history,
and your service belongs to
the ages.
If the thought sound-
ed familiar, it was because
Obama has essentially been
declaring an end since the
start of his term.
Every milestone allows
him to reach all those voters
who opposed the unpopular
war, including liberals in his
party, whose enthusiasm he
must reignite to win a second
term.
There was the speech in
Camp Lejeune, N.C., way
back in February 2009, when
he said: Let me say this as
plainly as I can: By Aug. 31,
2010, our combat mission in
Iraq will end.
When that mission did
end, Obama held a rare Oval
Office address to the nation
to celebrate the moment and
declare: Its time to turn the
page.
In the last two months,
Obama has taken three more
swings at it, all of them com-
manding the attention the
White House wanted.
In October, from the press
briefing room: As promised,
the rest of our troops in Iraq
will come home by the end of
the year. On Monday with
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri
al-Maliki at his side: This
is a historic moment. A war
is ending. On Wednesday
to troops: Iraqs future will
be in the hands of its people.
Americas war in Iraq will be
over.
He also made time this
week to speak about Iraq to
regional television stations
serving military communities,
most of them in states targeted
by his re-election campaign.
Without question, the end-
ing of a war is a moment for
any president to reflect with
the country. Yet even Obama
noted people have seen this
one coming for a while.
Since George W. Bush was
president, in fact.
Bush was the one who
struck a deal with Iraq to set
Dec. 31, 2011, as the final day
of the war. Yet it was Obama
who accelerated the end of the
U.S. combat mission when he
took office, shifted attention
to Afghanistan, and decided
to leave no troops behind in
Iraq after this year.
The final U.S. forces will
be out in days.
This, in essence, is
Obamas mission accom-
plished: Getting out of Iraq as
promised under solid enough
circumstances and making
sure to remind voters that he
did what he said.
It is harder to remember
now, with joblessness domi-
nating the presidential debate
and souring the public mood,
but it was not long ago that
the Iraq war consumed about
everything.
In a new Associated Press-
GfK poll, about half of those
surveyed called the Iraq war
highly important to them. It
placed lower in importance
than all but one of 14 current
issues.
By SHANNON
McCAFFREY and
PHILIP ELLIOTT
Associated Press
IOWA CITY, Iowa His
attacks growing ever more
personal, Mitt Romney on
Wednesday questioned chief
rival Newt Gingrichs tem-
perament, spending habits and
allegiance to both the GOP
and the middle class while
hecklers confronted Gingrich
in the lead-off caucus state.
During a series of inter-
views while fundraising in
New York, Romney told
one media outlet that zany
is not what we need in a
president and another that
Gingrich had an extraordi-
nary lack of understanding of
how the economy works. To
yet another, Romney mocked
Gingrichs past accounts at a
tony jeweler, saying: Hes a
wealthy man - a very wealthy
man. If you have a half-a-
million-dollar purchase from
Tiffanys, youre not a mid-
dle-class American.
Romneys campaign also
rolled out an Internet video
describing Gingrich as an
unreliable conservative and
using a clip of a climate
change ad that the former
House speaker filmed with
House Democratic leader
Nancy Pelosi.
Gingrich, in turn, sought to
stay above the fray.
They should run their
campaign the way they want
to and were going to run our
campaign the way we want
to, Gingrich told reporters
after an event at the University
of Iowa.
During a speech on brain
science research, Gingrich
stuck to his usual campaign
pitch and made no mention
of Romneys charges. But the
thrice-married Gingrich, who
has admitted infidelity, faced
criticism from his audience.
A handful of protest-
ers drowned him out for at
least three minutes, assailing
Gingrich for what they called
a callous attitude toward poor
people. He watched impas-
sively from the podium in a
university auditorium while
the protesters shouted. But
he couldnt resist responding
when one person accused him
of making millions of dollars
on book deals and earning a
Ph.D. in cheating on your
wives.
Other than personal hos-
tility, how would you know
anything about how I publish
my books? Gingrich retort-
ed.
While Gingrich held
his fire, former Gov. Mike
Huckabee who won the
Iowa caucuses four years
ago with strong support from
social conservatives took a
veiled swipe at Romney after
he skipped an anti-abortion
movie screening Huckabee
hosted in Des Moines.
I do want you to take
note. There were four candi-
dates who cleared their sched-
ules and made this a priority
event, Huckabee told several
hundred abortion opponents
to applause.
The latest attacks from
Romney and the criticism
from Iowans come as the
candidates prepare to square
off today at the final debate
before the Jan. 3 caucuses and
pressure increases on Romney,
the one-time GOP front-run-
ner, to curb Gingrichs rise.
Theres only one week for
Romney to make his pitch
and tear down Gingrich
before many voters tune out
over the Christmas and New
Year holidays.
Much of the Iowa cam-
paign is being waged on the
air, with campaigns and their
allied super PACs spend-
ing millions in TV adver-
tisements this week alone.
Meanwhile, campaigns are
readying get-out-the-vote
operations to ensure support-
ers turn out to precinct meet-
ings on whats likely to be
a frigid Midwestern winter
weeknight.
Polls show most Iowans
are undecided about which
candidate to support or at least
willing to change their minds,
underscoring the volatility of
the race.
By ANN SANNER
Associated Press
COLUMBUS A bill
imposing the most stringent
abortion limit in the nation has
been put on hold in Ohio after
backers who had defended its
constitutionality for almost a
year asked for a pile of last-
minute language changes.
The leader of the Ohio
Senate said Wednesday he
was suspending hearings on
the bill, which would ban
abortions after the first detect-
able fetal heartbeat, because
more than 20 proposed
amendments by supporters
were creating confusion.
These eleventh hour revi-
sions only serve to create more
uncertainty about a very con-
tentious issue, Republican
Senate President Tom Niehaus
of New Richmond said in a
statement.
Kellie Copeland, execu-
tive director of NARAL
Pro-Choice Ohio, called the
decision a victory for abor-
tion rights supporters. Though
there is another year in the
two-year legislative session
for the attention-grabbing bill
to re-emerge, Copeland said
the suspension gives oppo-
nents more time to talk about
the dangers in the bill.
Its a victory that we
werent defeated today and
we live to fight another day,
she said.
The so-called heartbeat
bill passed the GOP-led Ohio
House in June. It had been
stalled in the Republican-
controlled Senate for months,
until initial hearings began
last week.
Niehaus did not specify how
much time would be needed to
weigh the supporters revisions.
But he said he could not move
forward on a bill that has so
far created more confusion than
consensus.
Faith2Action President
Janet Folger Porter said she
will hold Niehaus to his
word to get a vote on the bill
before the end of the year.
Legislative activity for the
year was expected to wrap up
this week, but she said that
could change.
He suspended it today,
but hes president of the
Senate and when youre
president of the Senate you
can have a hearing tomorrow,
you can have a hearing next
week, you can call a session
any time you want, she said.
Thats the beauty of having
the gavel.
Porter said the changes
were technical cleanup kind
of things that were drafted
in response to feedback from
Senate meetings and hear-
ings.
We are supportive of the
bill as it came out of the
House, but were also sup-
portive of the Senates sug-
gestions, she said. Thats
how the legislative process
works, isnt it? She said the
proposed changes were sub-
mitted last week.
The measure would outlaw
abortions at the first detect-
able fetal heartbeat some-
times as early as six weeks
into pregnancy.
If the bill is enacted, sup-
porters hope to provoke a legal
challenge and overturn the
U.S. Supreme Courts 1973
Roe v. Wade ruling that legal-
ized abortion in the United
States. The ruling upheld a
womans right to an abortion
until the fetus is viable out-
side the womb, usually at 22
to 24 weeks.
The American Civil
Liberties Union of Ohio has
said it would fight the heart-
beat bill in court.
Questions about wheth-
er the bill could withstand
a challenge before the U.S.
Supreme Court have divided
those in the states anti-abor-
tion community, who have
had tactical disagreements
over how best to quickly limit
abortions.
Ohio Right to Life has
remained neutral on the bill
out of concern the legislation
goes too far and that the high
courts current justices would
strike it down.
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Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts
last year. I want most rtsfite. I
want legoes star wars. I want
a pet for a pet. How are the
reindeers this year?
Love, Dakota
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last
year. I have been good this
year. I want a zoo zoo pet for
Christmas. How are the elfs
this year? I want a stuft ana-
mal. Can I have some clos?
Love, Leah
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts
last year. I have been very
good. I want a new x box
for Christmas. I will put out
caris and cookies and milk
and selree.
Your friend,
Julian Calvelage
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the zoom
zoom pets. And I will leave
out some cookies and some
milk. Thank you for the
gifts. How are the elfs this
year?
Your friend, Sarah
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the baby
doll that smells like baby
powder. I want to see rodof. I
want a new bike. I will put a
snack for the rades. And I will
put a spris for you.
Love, Ava
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last
year. How are the elfs doing?
And I have been good this
year. I will leave out chick
cookies and milk. I want some
rmeedis. And I want star wars
stuff.
Love, Mark
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the DS
games. How have the rein-
deers been? Can you get me
some more DS games?
Love, Liberty
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last
year. I have been good this
year. I want a new bike that is
blue for Christmas this year.
How are the elfs this year?
I will leave out cookies and
milk.
Love, Julia
P.S. I am also going to
leave carets for Roodoff.
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the DS last
year. I have been on green
all year. How are your elfs?
I want a robe for Christmas.
Someday I will eat breckfest
with you. I will leave milk
and cookies out for you and
Mrs. Klals.
Your friend, Carder
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the toys!
How are the elfs doing this
year? I want a go go walking
dog for Christmas. I will give
you some cookies and milk.
Love, Libby B.
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the DS last
year. How have the elfs been
doing? How have the Deer
been doing too? Ive been
good! I will leave cookies and
milk. I will leave cirits out for
the raindeer.
Love, Matthew Miller
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts
from you. Thank you for the
baby doll that you gave me last
year at Grdmalls. This year
I want for Christmas some
makeup. I want for Christmas
a basket. I want for Christmas
a new walking puppy. I want
for Christmas a new bike. I
will leve hot coco.
Your friend, Kylee S.
Dear Santa,
Thank you for giving me
the things for Christmas. I
want a new bike for Christmas.
Last year I wanted a cech set
but you didnt give me it. It is
ok because I got a new TV in
my Moms bedroom.
Love, Hanna
Dear Santa,
I want an Icarly Christmas
movie for Christmas. I want a
dsi for Christmas.
Love, Sonya
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer and
elves and the North Pole and
you? This Christmas is going
well. How are the polar bears?
I want a Pillow pet and two
snowboots for Christmas.
Merry Christmas from your
friend,
Lilly Smith
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last
year. How is your elves and
reindeer? How cold is it in the
North Pole? I am being good.
I want a Littest Pet Shop Vet.
It is white. I would like a
Christmas Ornament. Merry
Christmas.
From Samantha Braun
Dear Santa,
Thank you for my gifts last
year. You are nice. Can you
give me gifts? I love you. Can
I have a yo yo. How are you
doing? I will leave you milk
and cookies.
Merry Christmas.
Love,
Aubriegh Foust
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TODAY
5:30 p.m. The Delphos
Canal Commission meets at
the museum, 241 N. Main St.
5-7 p.m. The Interfaith
Thrift Shop is open for shop-
ping.
7 p.m. Spencerville
Local Schools Board of
Education meets.
St. Johns Athletic Boosters
meet in the Little Theatre.
7:30 p.m. Delphos
Chapter 26 Order of the
Eastern Star meets at the
Masonic Temple on North
Main Street.
Delphos VFW Auxiliary
meets at the VFW Hall, 213
W. Fourth St.
FRIDAY
7:30 a.m. Delphos
Optimist Club, A&W Drive-
In, 924 E. Fifth St.
11:30 a.m. Mealsite
at Delphos Senior Citizen
Center, 301 Suthoff Street.
1-4 p.m. Interfaith Thrift
Store is open for shopping.
SATURDAY
9-11:30 a.m. Delphos
Project Recycle at Delphos
Fuel and Wash.
9 a.m. to noon Interfaith
Thrift Store is open for shop-
ping.
St. Vincent DePaul Society,
located at the east edge of the
St. Johns High School park-
ing lot, is open.
10 a.m to 2 p.m. Delphos
Postal Museum is open.
12:15 p.m. Testing of
warning sirens by Delphos
Fire and Rescue
1-3 p.m. Delphos Canal
Commission Museum, 241 N.
Main St., is open.
7 p.m. Bingo at St.
Johns Little Theatre.
SUNDAY
8-11:30 a.m. Knights
of Columbus benefit for St.
Johns School at the hall,
Elida Ave.
1-3 p.m. The Delphos
Canal Commission Museum,
241 N. Main St., is open.
MONDAY
11:30 a.m. The Green
Thumb Garden Club will meet
at the Delphos Public Library
for luncheon and program.
Mealsite at Delphos Senior
Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff
Street.
7 p.m. Washington
Township Trustees meet at
the township house.
Delphos City Council meets
at the Delphos Municipal
Building, 608 N. Canal St.
7:30 p.m. Jefferson
Athletic Boosters meet at the
Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth
St.
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meets at the mayors office.
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Loving Frank by Nancy
Horan is one of those in the
ever-so-interesting genre of his-
torical fiction. Historical fiction
fascinates and perplexes me
for many reasons and this book
is no exception. I did enjoy
certain aspects of the book but
I would rec-
ommend it to
readers cau-
tiously.
I have
been standing
on the side of
life, watching
it float by. I
want to swim
in the river. I
want to feel
the current,
writes Mamah
B o r t h wi c k
Cheney in
her diary as
she justifies,
once again,
her secret love
affair with
Frank Lloyd Wright. Four
years earlier, in 1903, Mamah
and her husband, Edwin, had
hired Wright to design a new
home for them. It was dur-
ing this time that Mamah and
the charismatic architect began
to feel the sparks fly between
them which caused them to
embark on the love affair that
would not only shock the
Chicago society in which they
lived but forever change their
own lives.
I have always been intrigued
by Frank Lloyd Wright, since
my dad is an architect and
we worked one of his famous
creations into every family
vacation possible. I knew he
was seen as a genius and some-
one other designers looked up
to and tried
to emulate.
I knew noth-
ing, however,
of his personal
life. I had no
idea he was
also seen by
many women
as a misogy-
nistic wom-
anizer, home-
wrecker and
if this story
would have
taken place at
a later date, he
might as well
have been
the subject of
Carly Simons
Youre So Vain. Basically,
as a person, he oozed cha-
risma and power but also he
was selfish, self-absorbed and
every other unattractive trait
that goes along with one only
being concerned about their
own welfare.
Nancy Horan makes
Wrights personality crystal
clear as she paints the picture
of his time spent with Mamah,
who draws strength from the
massive intelligence and artis-
tic temperament Frank pro-
vides her. She just doesnt feel
the same connection with her
husband. While I understand
that women certainly didnt
have the same rights then as
we do now and she wasnt
free perhaps to marry Frank
as she pleased, that she was,
in a way, stuck in a loveless
marriage, I still couldnt get on
board with Mamah at all and
empathize with her character.
I didnt relate a whole lot. I
know what its like to feel a
strong connection to someone
you can never have but I guess
I didnt feel sorry for her. It just
seemed to me that she milked
the victim role and I think she
could have tried harder in her
own marriage.
Those who appreciate a
great, illicit love story a la The
Bridges of Madison County
might appreciate this book.
Plus, it offers a real glimpse
into the life of a genius whose
work is scattered across the
country. Thats the thing about
historical fiction, though, that
kind of bothers me. I always
want to know whats true, what
really happened, and whats
been embellished. Its not
like thats ever broken down.
Nevertheless, it is a mildly-
entertaining read if you can
get past Horans writing style
and her portrayal of a woman
who seemingly needs a man to
function. Just not necessarily
my cup of tea.
Choose one of these
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Tzimmes
3 pounds sweet potatoes
(about 4 large), peeled
and cut into chunks
2 pounds medium car-
rots, cut into 1/2-inch
chunks
1 package (12 ounces)
pitted dried plums, halved
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown
sugar
2 teaspoons ground cin-
namon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
In a greased 13 x 9-inch
baking dish, combine the
sweet potatoes, carrots and
plums. Combine the orange
juice, water, honey, brown
sugar and cinnamon; pour
over vegetables. Cover and
bake at 350 degrees for 1
hour. Uncover; dot with
butter. Bake 45-60 minutes
longer, carefully stirring
every 15 minutes, or until
vegetables are tender and
sauce is thickened. Yield:
12 servings.

Microwave
Caramel Corn
6 quarts popped corn (1
cup unpopped)
2 cups brown sugar
cup light corn syrup
1 cup margarine
1 teaspoon salt
Pop popcorn in an air
popper if possible. Set
aside. Combine rest of
ingredients in a heavy
sauce pan. Bring to a boil
on the stove and boil 5
minutes. Place popped
corn into a large brown
paper grocery bag that
has been sprayed one the
inside with cooking spray.
Pour caramel mixture over
the popped corn and shake
well. Microwave on high 1
minutes. Repeat micro-
wave cooking for 2 or 3
more times. (Mixture will
be sticky.) Do not let burn!
Spread on greased cookie
sheets until cooled.

Slow Cooker Dogs
2 to 3 pounds of hot
dogs or fully cooked
smoked sausage, cut into
1-inch pieces
1 12-ounce jar grape
jam
1 12-ounce bottle chili
sauce
Pour all in crock pot
and heat.
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THURSDAY: Lorene
Jettinghoff, Donna Holdgreve,
Sandy Hahn, Helen Hauth, Nora
Gerdemann and June Link.
FRIDAY: Irene Calvelage,
Helen Kimmett, Joyce
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Dolly Mesker, Cindy Elwer
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Dear Santa...
Dear Santa,
Does Shep, our elf, have a little
phone in his pocket to tell you how we
are doing? Ive been good... Im sure. I
know you can see me!
Santa, can I please have a princess
hair salon, Barbies, a baby doll (I dont
care what kind) and American Girl doll
clothes. Maybe some surprises too.
Love,
Evelyn Vonderwell (age 5)
P.S. Can you bring Madi any kind
of toys? But she doesnt need that
much.

Dear Santa,
I bin vere good this year. I want
a baby a live and srprises. I want a
makeover set and a 4 wheeler. I also
want something for my mom and dad. I
want som ornaments, a stuffed monkey
and a snowglobe.
Thank you Santa!
Love,
Lillyan Vonderwell (age 6)

Dear Santa,
My sisters helped tell my Mom
what I want because Im only 2. I want
a Bitty Baby so that I dont have to
take Lilly and Evies away from them.
I also want surprises, but Evie says I
dont need that much. Ive been pretty
good this year and I dont throw fits
that much any more.
Love,
Madelyn Vonderwell (age 2)
Dear Santa,
My name is Kaden and Im seven
years old. I think Ive been a good boy
this year ...what i want for Christmas is
a I -pod or an Mp3 player ...and a game
for my ds and maybe a phone. Hope
you have a safe trip to delphos
Love,
Kaden Sellers
Dear Santa,
My name is Peyton I am three years
old. Ive been a pretty good boy this
year. this year for Christmas I would
like a leapster 2 and some Sponge- bob
toys
Ps....I will have lots of cookies by
the tree
Love,
Peyton Sellers
Dear Santa,
My name is Avery, I am 8 years
old. Thank you for all my presents
last year. This year I would like you
to bring me the Transformers, Cars
2, and Smurf Movies, UNO Roboto
game, MW3 game for WII, an orange
Chicago Bears Jersey, Jordan Slides
and some clothes. I will try to be good.
Have a safe trip to my house. I will
leave you milk and cookies.
Love
Avery
Dear Santa,
My name is Logan and I am 4
years old. I have been a very good
boy this year. For Christmas, I would
like to have presents, especially toys.
:) I would like to have a jet, a Thomas
the Train cleaning set, and a key-
board. Could I also have a Lightning
McQueen drum set?
I will leave chocolate chip cookies
with frosting on top and Chocolate-
Strawberry milk for you by the fire-
place.
Thank you, Santa!
Love,
Logan Miller
Dear Santa Claus,
How are you doing at the North
Pole? How are your elves? Tell them
Thanks for their hard work. About
Christmas day, I dont care about what
I get for Christmas. You think about
what I wanted over the year.
Sincerely,
Grant
Dear Santa Claus,
I cant wait for Christmas Eve.
Thanks for the stuff I got. And thank
you very much for Dash (Elf on the
shelf). Do kids all over the world
have one? I think you should give
Mrs. Schimmoeller a giant present.
She is very nice to us. Does Alexis
really have an Elf on the Shelf named
Christopher? My Nanna has one but
she didnt name hers. I would like a
telescope for Christmas. My brother,
Jayden, wants a flying helicopter. So
do I. Landen wants some more trucks
that have a remote control.
Sincerely,
Alyson
Dear Santa Claus,
I hope you have fun delivering the
presents. Our Christmas tree is up. It
has lights. My brothers and sisters are
going to put the ornaments on today. It
will be fun. If you want to know, I like
Legos, fake hunting stuff, and things
like that.
Sincerely,
Adam
Dear Santa Claus,
I am wondering what kind of cook-
ies you like for Christmas. I would
like I pod ear buds, an electric scooter.
DS games, and 2 more dogs like a
Bullmastiff and Great Dane. I will see
you I guess this weekend at the Pro-tec
Christmas party. One other thing, have
a great Christmas!
Sincerely,
Maddie
Dear Santa Claus,
I have one thing to ask you.
What color clothes do you have? For
Christmas I want a helmet and sur-
prises. Can you write back to us? I will
give you very good cookies. I think
you should give my dad Ho Ho Ho Ho
p.j.s and a Ho Ho Ho hat to my mom.
I want Ho Ho Ho slippers. I think my
brothers should get Ho Ho Ho socks.
Give my classmates something too
and my teacher.
Sincerely,
Tara
Dear Santa Claus,
I would like you to give what every-
one wants. I was good and all my
friends and brother too. If you want
you can give Mommy and Daddy
something. You will get a picture from
me and you are in it. Merry Christmas
and bring the picture back.
Sincerely,
Shayla
Dear Santa Claus,
For Christmas, I would like a
Bengals pillow pet and an Exploders
gun. Ive tried to be my best. I would
like some baseball and football cards
with an album. I would like a new
watch.
Sincerely,
Chad
Dear Santa Claus,
I would like it if you got something
for Mommy, Daddy, and Franklin. I
would like it if you could write back.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Heaven
P.S. Have a Merry Christmas!
Dear Santa,
My name is Carter. I love to dance.
If you think that I have been a good
boy this year I would love a Rock Star
Mickey. I love Mickey Mouse.
Could you also bring my big brother
Brayden a new Skylander for his video
game and a soft blanket for my baby
sister Alexis.
My brother and I will leave you and
the reindeer some snacks. I just hope
that my dog Jesse does not eat them.
Thanks Santa.
Carter Wagner
1 1/2 years old
Dear Santa,
My name is Brayden. How are you?
I hope that you and the elves are not
too tired from making all of the toys for
Christmas this year.
I have tried very hard this year to
listen to my Mom and Dad. It was not
easy but they say I have done a good
job. If you think that I have been a
good boy I would like the Flameslinger
Skylander. Could you also bring my
little brother Carter Nickelodeon Dance
for the Xbox 360 and a little stuffed
dog for my baby sister Alexis to sleep
with at night.
My brother and I will leave you
and the reindeer some snacks if you
get hungry. I hope the reindeer like
grapes.
Thanks Santa.
Bradyen Wagner
5 years old
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is a
Barbie with a white wedding dress, a
man with a black suit, and a Princess
castle. Also, candy canes, Barbies and
Barbie clothes, make-up, a Dora doll,
Princess Belle slippers, star, and hat,
a Daddy giraffe, nail polish, lip gloss,
and Gingerbread. Ive been a good girl
this year.
Love,
Sevin Feathers, 4
dear santa,
my name is evan and i am 7 years
old and for christmas this year i would
like skribblenauts game for my ds. i
want some legos to build cool things
with. i would like a remote control
helicopter, and a PSP. i would like
some new books to read also, i am
reading chapter books. if you could
find me some shark teeth that would be
really cool to. i would also like some
video games for our wii. and mostly i
want a batman poster!! thanks santa.
evan joseph
dear santa,
my name is aubrey and i am 5 years
old . for christmas i want a justin
beiber doll, a pink ladybug happy nap-
per, i would like some video games
for me and my brother, i would like
a new tv too because mine broke.
could your please bring me a cat that
doesnt scratch me? and some books.
i would like a new doll too, one that
looks like me. i will leave you some
yummy cookies and milk. i will try to
do my best to listen so please bring me
something.
aubrey joseph
Dear Santa,
My name is Ella Druckemiller and
I am 5 years old. I would like an
American girl doll for Christmas, the
others gifts can be a surprise. I am
getting very excited for Christmas to
come. I will put out some cookies for
you and some carrots for the reindeer.
I love you Santa!
Love,
Ella Druckemiller
Dear Santa,
Hi, my name is Liam Druckemiller
and I am 3 years old. I would like
Mario cart game for the Wii and some
legos. I have been a good boy this
year and have helped my mom and
dad clean up the house. I wonder how
you make it to so many houses in
one night.....magic?! I will leave some
cookies out for you.
Love,
Liam Druckemiller
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Sophia Druckemiller
and I am 1 years old. This year for
Christmas I would like a baby doll and
play phone. I have been a good girl and
I love say ho ho ho and enjoyed seeing
you the other day. Hope for a safe jour-
ney on your travels on Christmas Eve.
Love,
Sophia Druckemiller
Dear Santa,
How are you? Im in First grade.
I would like a DS, camera, wuggle
pets, and a Tea set. Thank you for
everything! I will leave some mild
and cookies!
Love, Emma Kill
Dear Santa,
How are you? Is your North pole
doing good? I am in first grade. I
would like Orbies soothing spa. Thank
you for everything!
Love, Macy Poling
Dear Santa,
How are You and Mrs. Claus? I am
in 1st grade. I would like NB3 player
kinect and a pillow pet, orbies and a
password journal. Squigs, American
girl doll. Thanks for everything that
you do and gave me. Thats all.
Love, Hannah Stemen
Dear Santa,
How do you deliver presents in one
night? I am in First grade. I would like
Big Game Hunter 2012 for Wii and
Survival for Wii. Thanks.
From, Cole Hoersten
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? I am in First
grade. I would like Nintendo 3 DS and
Mario Kinect. Thanks for everything.
Love, Levi Rode
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? I am in first
grade. I Would like WWE12 and
Madden 12, Mario and Sonic Olympic
Winter Games. Thank you for every-
thing!
Love, Caden Carder
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus? I
am in First grade. I would like pass-
word journal, victorias doll, toy guitar,
Ipod. Thank you for everything. I will
leave some mild and cookies.
Love, Camryn Muhlenkamp
Dear Santa,
How is the North pole? I am in
first grade. I would like Nintendo 3DS,
Mario Cart, Crayon Maker, Spiral 5,
Crash Bandicoot 3. Thank you for
everything.
Love, Jeremy Kent
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
First grade. I would like NFL Football,
Mario and Sonic Olympic Winter
Game, Bacoogon, DSI. Thank you for
everything. I will leave some milk and
cookies.
From, Trent Teman
Dear Santa,
How is the reindeer? I am in
first grade. I would like a password
journal and toy guitar. Thank you for
everything. Will leave some milk and
cookies.
Love, Hannah Wiltsie
Dear Santa,
How is it going at the North pole? I
am in first grade. I would like Xbox! I
would like xjess! I would like Shotgun!
I would like DSS3! I would like a pet
dog! Mishigan is best! Thank you for
everything and milk and cookies.
From, Logan Cash
Dear Santa,
How is the North Pole? I am in
first grade and would like Nintendo
3DS, sonic generations, Wii, the cray-
on maker, call of booty 2, Mario and
sonic, pop the pig, bakyougon, Mario
cart 7. Thank you for everything. I will
leave some coocys and milk. From,
Kayden McIntosh to Santa
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
first grade. I would like NFl football,
3DDS, 4 wheeler, remote control heli-
copter. Thank you for everything. And
WWE 12.
Love, Garett Gunter
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer? I am in first
grade. I would like an ipod and NFL
football. Thank you for everything. I
will Leave some Milk and cookies.
Love, Braylon Scalf
Dear Santa,
How is Mrs. Claus? I am in first
grade. I would like Orbies soothing
spa. Thank you!
Love, Chloe Kroeger
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in first
grade. I would like password Journal,
ds3, Justin Beeber doll and Victorias
doll. Thank you for everything. I will
leave some milk and cookies for you.
Love, Grace Schier

Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer? I am in
the first grade and I would like Sonic
Rush, Dogie Hat, American Girl Doll,
Sonic Generations, crayon Maker, and
orbies. Thank you! I will leave some
milk and cookies for you.
Your friend, Kristen Illig
Dear Santa,
How is the North Pole? I am in
first grade. I would like Mario cart 7,
sonic Rush and 4 wheeler. Thank you
for everything.
From, Donnie Riordan
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
the First grade. I would like American
Girl Doll, Pass Journal, Ordies, Pop
the Pig, Bouncy balls. Thank you for
everything. I will leave some milk and
cookies.
From, Meredith Vulgamott
Dear Santa,
How are you doing in the North
pole? I am in First grade. I would
like password journal, American Girl
doll, Monopoly electronic, baby pillow
and a baby pillow pet. Thank you for
everything!
Love, Jessa Rostorfer
Dear Santa,
How are the elves and the reindeer?
I am in 1# grade. I would like a Tea set
and squinkies. Thank you!
From: Lillian Baughn
Dear Santa,
Thank you. How are you? How
are the reindeer? I am in first grade.
I would like WWE12, 3DS, will fake
bazooka, big game hunter, Mario cart
7. I will leave some milk and cookies.
Love,
Eli Kill
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeers doing? I am
in Frist grade and I would like Password
Journal, PeeWee Pet, Squinkies, hose.
Thank you for everything!
By Gwen Teman
Dear Santa,
How is your day? I am good. I am in
First grade. I would like an ice cream
maker, Nintendo 3DS, ipod. Thank you
for everything! I will leave some milk
and cookies.
Love Elyse North!
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
First Grade. I would like Nintendo
3DS, Password Journal, Mario Cart 7
and IPod. Thank you for everything!
Love,
Melanie Mueller
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? I am in First
grade and I would like Madden 12,
pillowpets, DDS, 3DS. Thank you for
everything! I will leave some milk and
cookies.
Love,
Andrew Miller
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
First grade. I would like Crayon
maker, Password Journal, Justin beiber
doll, Ipod, wuggle pet, and Victorias
doll. Thank you for everything.
Your Friend,
MaKya Miller
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in First
grade. I want Nintendo 3DS, Justin
Bieber poster, and a guitar. Thank
you!
Love,
Emma Klausing
I will make milk and cookies.
Dear Santa,
I hope you and Mrs. Claus are get-
ting ready for Christmas. I have tried
to be a good little girl for Mommy and
Daddy. I have also been trying hard in
school this year too. This year I would
like a Barbie dollhouse and a cailou
play set. Can you please bring my sis-
ter, Lauren, a baby doll and my baby
sister, Ava, something little too? I will
leave you some cookies and milk and
some carrots for your reindeer. Merry
Christmas!
Love,
Emma Wiltsie
Age 5

Dear Santa,
I have been trying really hard to
be a good little girl for Mommy and
Daddy. Can you please bring me a
baby doll and the game Chutes and
Ladders? My big sister, Emma, has
been good this year too! Can you bring
her a Barbie house, and my sister, Ava,
a baby doll? I will leave you some milk
and cookies. I hope you and Mrs. Claus
have a Merry Christmas!
Love,
Lauren Wiltsie
Age 3
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a big
grave digger truck.
From your friend,
Wyatt S.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a Cars
1-2 for me.
From your friend,
Hannah W.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a
world map for me.
From your friend,
Makenna B.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
X-Box 360 for me.
From your friend,
Trey L.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a DSi
for me.
From your friend,
Jacob R.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring an
American Girl doll for me.
Dana
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
Skylanders wiII game for me.
From Dylan B.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a big
American Girl doll for me.
From your friend,
Allison R.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a
singing Taylor Swift Doll for me.
From your friend,
Audrey N.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a ipad
for me.
From your friend,
Avery W.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
Cars 2 legos for me.
From your friend,
Noah S.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
legos Batman collection for me.
From Jack. V.
Dear Santa,
I am a goo boy. Please bring a
Batman set for me.
From your friend,
Carson K.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
Nerf gun for me.
From your friend,
Austin L.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a ipod
for me.
From your friend,
Skylar T.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a Lala
loopsy blanket for me.
From Brittney B.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a
Diney headband game for me.
From your friend,
Rebecca I.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a cars
2 cars for me.
From your friend,
Alex S.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a toy
walking puppy with wheels.
From your friend,
Eryn K.
Dear Santa,
I would like a Ds and elf on the
shelf. I hope I get everything on my
list.
Danielle
Dear Santa,
I would like a sniper gun a s.w.a.t.
Pad and a lego set for Christmas. I
wish I could have an elf.
Mike
Dear Santa,
I would like an elf, Julies Bed, My
Little Pony for Christmas. I think you
are awesome.
Kylin E.
Dear Santa,
I wold like big bear and fake coins
for Christmas. I think I would like to
go to the Northpole.
Elise K.
Dear Santa,
I would like legos and a Harry
Potter game. I wish I could go to the
North Pole.
Jeich
Dear Santa,
I would like a book for Christmas. I
think you are cool.
Carli
Dear Santa,
I would like a sd card American girl
clothes and a DS games.
I wish I could stay up to see you.
Madison
Dear Santa,
I would like a jewelry making kit
for Christmas. I wish I could see you.
Reese
Dear Santa,
I would like a Ds game and racecar
for Christmas. I hope you can come to
my home.
Grant
Dear Santa,
I would like a puppy a pillowpet
and an ipad for Christmas. I think you
are awesome.
Destinie
Dear Santa,
I would like an ipad and a baby doll
for Christmas. I wish I could see you.
Hannah
Dear Santa,
I would like a tractor a race track
and a ds game. I wish I could take a
picture with you.
Carter
Dear Santa,
I would like a lego game, Freeing
Dobby lego set and American Girl
doll. I wish I could see you this year.
Julia
Dear Santa,
I would like for Christmas an ipod
and a ipad and a money set and ds. I
wish you would stay in the house until
I see you.
Arin
Dear Santa,
I would like an elf and an ipod
touch for Christmas. I wish I could go
to the North Pole.
Carson
Dear Santa,
I would like Imgnuxt DC Super
Friennds Seasons and Lego batman Set
for Christmas. I think you should show
me how to make lots and lots and lots
of toys.
Trent
Dear Santa,
I dont know if Ive been good. Ill
try to be this Christmas.
Love, Jake
Dear Santa,
Can I have a big red for my family
and friends because I can drive the four
wheeler already. Can I have a bouncy
house and a DsI and lots of DsI games
and a bigger trampoline?
Love, Jaret
Dear Santa,
I brought cookies for you. Thanks
for Christmas and for presents. I really
dont no if Ive been good today.
Love, Andrew
Dear Santa,
You are nice. I will leave cookies
and milk. I want my three presents that
I asked for Christmas. I hope you will
like my cookies. Is Rudolph real?
Love, Rachel
Dear Santa,
I am really good.
Love, Emily
Dear Santa,
I want a Mario D.S. Games and
Legos too.
Love, Chase
Dear Santa,
I woke up and saw you. I want a
Finnuis and furb game, a new swim-
ming pool and a DS games so I do not
have a fit. I left some cookies got you.
I love you and one more thing the
end.
Love, Brayden
Dear Santa,
I want a bunch of gifts. My list
of wii games, webkin penguin, super
boundy ball, plastic sword. I will leave
cookies for you.
Love, Alex
Dear Santa,
I was good this year. This year I
want a Phinius and ferb across the sec-
ond dimension wii games. I am leaving
money for you.
Love, Elizabeth
Dear Santa,
I would like a stuffed tiger, Santa
buddies and super heroes.
Love, Kevin
Dear Santa,
I love Christmas. Christmas is
fun. I set cookies and carrots for you
and your reindeers. I cant wait until
Christmas.
Love, Reagan
Dear Santa,
I love you Santa! I wish for a barbie
doll. When are you coming?
Love, Christina
Dear Santa,
I left cookies for you, and I left car-
rots for you reindeer. I left milk for you
and I have water for your reindeers.
Love, T-Bone (Trent)
Dear Santa,
I have lots of cookies and a glass
of milk for you. I have apples for your
reindeer Santa.
Love, Lexi
Dear Santa,
I like presents. Thanks for the pres-
ents. I made cookies for you. I cant
wait for you to come to town.
Love, Taylor
Dear Santa,
I love Christmas and Santa.
Love Kaelyn
Dear Santa,
My mom and I made cookies. I
hope you like them. They are special.
I love Santa. You are so generous.
Thank you for presents.
Love, Carley
Dear Santa,
I have cookies for
you. I have carrots for
your reindeers. I have
reindeer food.
Love, Gabriella
Dear Santa,
I love Santa. I have cookies for you.
I love you.
Love, Katelyn
Dear Santa,
I want a toy helicopter and a box
of cereal.
Love, Cameron
Dear Santa,
Ive been really good and there will
be cookies.
Love Tayla
Dear Santa,
I want a t.v.
Love, Kaden
Dear Santa,
I love you. Can you give me Legos?
I would like the new police station. I
want a 3DS and laptop. You are the
best! I hope I am not on the naughty
list.
From Joseph Klir
Dear Santa,
How many elves do you have? I
want an I-phone with Angry Birds
Rio and Angry Birds downloaded on
it already. I would like a DSI3DXL,
Mario Bros and Mario Cart would be
nice too. Can I have an ipad? I would
also like Mighty Beans and Mighty
Beans Costume. Happy New Year!
From Brayden Wilson
Dear Santa,
How many reindeer do you have?
Can I have an Xbos 360? Can I have a
halo for Xbox 360? I would like a 3Ds.
I would Maro Cart too.
Sincerely, Cole Steele
Dear Santa,
I am going to leave reindeer dust
out. I would like you to bring me little
Legos and a Zhu-Zhu pet. Please bring
me more DS games and a case for
them. I want a DS case also.
Have a great Christmas.
Sincerely, Troy Calvelage
Dear Santa,
Can you bring me 2 New Battle
ZuZu Pets? I would like a DS. Can you
please bring me a Xbox 360? I would
like DS games too. I hope you bring
me legos. I want a t-shirt to wear.
From, Jessie Calvelage
Dear Santa,
I think you are part of the best holi-
day ever. How are your elves doing?
For Christmas, I want an ipad and a
3DS. How are your reindeer? I think
the best reindeer is Rudolph.
Your friend,
Madison Brinkman
Dear Santa,
Thank you for all of the presents.
How are you and the reindeer? Happy
Christmas! Can I have a DS or a game
boy? Could I have more legos. I would
like some makeup and some Barbies?
I Love you!
From, Mackenzie Burgei
Dear Santa,
I am going to be good. How many
elves do you have? Could you give me
the games Super Mario Bros? I want
you to have a happy Christmas. Watch
out for the buildings.
From, Jon Grote
Dear Santa,
I am 7 years old. I want a Monster
High doll, Orbies Spa, and some new
clothes. I want Justin Beiber stuff and
some candy in my stocking. How are
you? Are our reindeer sick? Do you
like riding in a sleigh?
From, Evelyn Meyer
Dear Santa,
I hope your reindeer are doing good.
I want the phone that is on my wishlist.
I hope you have a good Christmas.
How are your elves doing?
Your friend,
Nick Trentman
Dear Santa,
Ill leave the fire place on so you
can warm up. I have been good this
year. I would like a monster high doll.
Do you spend New Years with Mrs.
Claus?
Sincerely,
Haven Knippen
Dear Santa,
I am having lots of fun this year. Do
you like to make toys? Could I please
have an iphone and an Orlando Magic
jersey? Have you ever had Pepsi?
Have a Merry Christmas!
From Nick Wurst
Dear Santa,
Do you like the cookies that I
make for you? My favorite holiday
is Christmas because you come. Do
you and your elves make the toys for
Christmas? Could you get me Orbies
Soothing Spa and a Monster High
doll? Are one of your reindeer really
called Rudolph?
From, Ellie Lindeman
Dear Santa,
I am really happy that X-mas is
coming up! How are your reindeer?
Will you bring me a X-box 360? I
wold like some Karate gear. How
many elves do you have? Have a
Happy New Year!
From Evan Joseph
Dear Santa,
I would like to know how many
cookies you eat in one night. How are
your reindeer doing? I hope I am not
on your naughty list. When youre
on the naughty list you get coal for
Christmas and you get no presents.
From Hanna Dixon
Dear Santa,
I am hoping you bring me some
stuff. How are your reindeer? Can you
please bring me an Orbies Soothing
Spa and Monster High Dolls. How
many elves do you have helping you? I
hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Your friend,
Abigail Koester
Dear Santa,
I saw a girl reindeer at my cousins
dance. How old are you because I am
8/ How long does it take to go to all the
houses? Do you really have a reindeer
named Rudolph?
From Sarah Gasser
Dear Santa,
I am 8 years old. How are your rein-
deer doing? For Christmas I want new
clothes and new shoes. I would also
like a computer. I like Mrs. Claus and
you. I like the reindeer. Have a Happy
New Year!
From Gabby Martz
Dear Santa,
Do you elves work on toys until
Christmas? I want a four wheeler or a
moped and a remote control helicopter.
I would like Kungzu Gasoline please. I
will leave you cookies and milk.
From Josh Pack
Dear Santa,
I have always wanted a Titanic
model and Pirates of the Carribean
for DSI. For Christmas, I want an
Eisenhower model RC helicopter and
Mario Cart 7.
From Andrew Bowers
P.S. Have a Merry Christmas!
Dear Santa,
Do you know what I want for
Christmas? I am hoping I get a tea cup
pig. How are your elves doing? How
are you doing? I wish you would bring
me something I want. How many elves
do you have? How can I learn more
about you? Can you show me some
reindeer some time?
Love, Kaylee Gilchriest
Dear Santa,
I will be good for Christmas. I want
a 3D-Ds game for Christmas. I want
1 Ds game. It is Super Mario Bros. I
want 1 more Ds because I lost the other
one. I want Mario Car 7.
From Noah Core
Dear Santa,
I would llike a MP3 player. Would
you bring me a webkin? Could you
give me a Wii and and a DS game too?
I new new shoes, pants and a shirt for
Christmas? Thank You!
From Gavin Schimmoeller
Dear Santa,
I hope you come this year. I am 8
years old. How old are you? I want
joke shirts for Christmas.
From Austin Ricker
Dear Santa,
I am 8. Can you give me a X-box?
I wish I could see your elves. How
are your reindeer? Christmas is fun. I
would like a Mario Bros Ds game too.
From Aidan Grothouse
Dear Santa,
Have your elves been good? I miss
my elf. My elves name is Chooy. I want
a real puppy. How is the North Pole
going? I like your elves. I like you. You
are nice. And I want a cat. Have a nice
Christmas. I will give you some milk
and cookies. I will feed your reindeers.
Merry Christmas.
Jaden Lucas
Dear Santa,
Thank you for my gifts last year. I
want an Xbox 360. I want a 3DS and
Mario Cart 7. I will leave you milk and
cookies.
Love, Damon Gibson
Dear Santa,
You are nice. How are you doing?
Santa brings us gifts. I want an Xbox
360. I want a Monopoly game. My
name is Eli Coil.
Thank you for the gifts.
Dear Santa,
I want a baby with a blue dress and
n extra blue dress with it. I want one of
your reindeer too.
Your friend, Destiny Dominguez
Dear Santa,
Thank you for bringing my family to
Disney World and gifts? How are you
and the elves? Can you please bring
me an alarm clock and bring me and
my family to Key West. I will leave
you and the reindeers food. I have been
good.
Merry Christmas, Rylynn
Marquiss
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last year.
How are the elve? Are they good? I will
be good. I would like a pet owl. Could I
hav a plane? I will leave you cookies.
Love Coby Anspach
Dear Santa,
Thank you for my gifts last year.
You are nice. I want a puppy. I will
leave carrots for your reindeers. I will
leave cookies and milk.
Love, Rebecca
Merry Cristmas hoo hoo hoo
Dear Santa,
Thanks for the gifts last year. How is
the Noth Pole? Can I have an X box 360
and a 3D. Have your elves been good
and your reindeers? I will leave some
cookies and some milk. Santa you are
nice! Merry Christmas.
Love Tyler Springer
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last year. I
want a robot for Christmas. Will the
reindeers be good? Elves are small.
I want a ring for Christmas. Merry
Christmas Santa,
Tanner Jones
Dear Santa,
Thanks for the gifts last year. How
are your elves this year? I want an x
box 360. I will put some cookies on the
table. I want a Santa suit. ho ho ho.
Merry Christmas Santa,
Cody Bailey
Dear Santa,
How are you? I will leave some hot
cocoa. I want boots for Christmas. Have
a Merry Christmas.
Peyton Schmitt
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last year.
How are your elves? I want a baby doll.
I want a store with chalk on it. How is
the North Pole? My name is Chelsie
Jenkins.
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts from last
year. I will leave you milk and cookies.
I want an x box 360 and a Ninja. My
name is Ethan Boedecker
Dear Santa,
I like the gifts from last year. I like
your reindeer. I like your smile. I want a
horse. I have cookies and carrots for the
reindeer. How is the North Pole? How
are the elves?
Love Abigail Morvay
Dear Santa,
Thank you for my gifts last year. I
like Twinkle your elf. I want a kindle
and I want a hermit crab. Is it cold up at
the North Pole? I will leave you some
cookies. Merry Christmas.
Abby Prine
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Dear Santa...
Dear Santa,
Does Shep, our elf, have a little
phone in his pocket to tell you how we
are doing? Ive been good... Im sure. I
know you can see me!
Santa, can I please have a princess
hair salon, Barbies, a baby doll (I dont
care what kind) and American Girl doll
clothes. Maybe some surprises too.
Love,
Evelyn Vonderwell (age 5)
P.S. Can you bring Madi any kind
of toys? But she doesnt need that
much.

Dear Santa,
I bin vere good this year. I want
a baby a live and srprises. I want a
makeover set and a 4 wheeler. I also
want something for my mom and dad. I
want som ornaments, a stuffed monkey
and a snowglobe.
Thank you Santa!
Love,
Lillyan Vonderwell (age 6)

Dear Santa,
My sisters helped tell my Mom
what I want because Im only 2. I want
a Bitty Baby so that I dont have to
take Lilly and Evies away from them.
I also want surprises, but Evie says I
dont need that much. Ive been pretty
good this year and I dont throw fits
that much any more.
Love,
Madelyn Vonderwell (age 2)
Dear Santa,
My name is Kaden and Im seven
years old. I think Ive been a good boy
this year ...what i want for Christmas is
a I -pod or an Mp3 player ...and a game
for my ds and maybe a phone. Hope
you have a safe trip to delphos
Love,
Kaden Sellers
Dear Santa,
My name is Peyton I am three years
old. Ive been a pretty good boy this
year. this year for Christmas I would
like a leapster 2 and some Sponge- bob
toys
Ps....I will have lots of cookies by
the tree
Love,
Peyton Sellers
Dear Santa,
My name is Avery, I am 8 years
old. Thank you for all my presents
last year. This year I would like you
to bring me the Transformers, Cars
2, and Smurf Movies, UNO Roboto
game, MW3 game for WII, an orange
Chicago Bears Jersey, Jordan Slides
and some clothes. I will try to be good.
Have a safe trip to my house. I will
leave you milk and cookies.
Love
Avery
Dear Santa,
My name is Logan and I am 4
years old. I have been a very good
boy this year. For Christmas, I would
like to have presents, especially toys.
:) I would like to have a jet, a Thomas
the Train cleaning set, and a key-
board. Could I also have a Lightning
McQueen drum set?
I will leave chocolate chip cookies
with frosting on top and Chocolate-
Strawberry milk for you by the fire-
place.
Thank you, Santa!
Love,
Logan Miller
Dear Santa Claus,
How are you doing at the North
Pole? How are your elves? Tell them
Thanks for their hard work. About
Christmas day, I dont care about what
I get for Christmas. You think about
what I wanted over the year.
Sincerely,
Grant
Dear Santa Claus,
I cant wait for Christmas Eve.
Thanks for the stuff I got. And thank
you very much for Dash (Elf on the
shelf). Do kids all over the world
have one? I think you should give
Mrs. Schimmoeller a giant present.
She is very nice to us. Does Alexis
really have an Elf on the Shelf named
Christopher? My Nanna has one but
she didnt name hers. I would like a
telescope for Christmas. My brother,
Jayden, wants a flying helicopter. So
do I. Landen wants some more trucks
that have a remote control.
Sincerely,
Alyson
Dear Santa Claus,
I hope you have fun delivering the
presents. Our Christmas tree is up. It
has lights. My brothers and sisters are
going to put the ornaments on today. It
will be fun. If you want to know, I like
Legos, fake hunting stuff, and things
like that.
Sincerely,
Adam
Dear Santa Claus,
I am wondering what kind of cook-
ies you like for Christmas. I would
like I pod ear buds, an electric scooter.
DS games, and 2 more dogs like a
Bullmastiff and Great Dane. I will see
you I guess this weekend at the Pro-tec
Christmas party. One other thing, have
a great Christmas!
Sincerely,
Maddie
Dear Santa Claus,
I have one thing to ask you.
What color clothes do you have? For
Christmas I want a helmet and sur-
prises. Can you write back to us? I will
give you very good cookies. I think
you should give my dad Ho Ho Ho Ho
p.j.s and a Ho Ho Ho hat to my mom.
I want Ho Ho Ho slippers. I think my
brothers should get Ho Ho Ho socks.
Give my classmates something too
and my teacher.
Sincerely,
Tara
Dear Santa Claus,
I would like you to give what every-
one wants. I was good and all my
friends and brother too. If you want
you can give Mommy and Daddy
something. You will get a picture from
me and you are in it. Merry Christmas
and bring the picture back.
Sincerely,
Shayla
Dear Santa Claus,
For Christmas, I would like a
Bengals pillow pet and an Exploders
gun. Ive tried to be my best. I would
like some baseball and football cards
with an album. I would like a new
watch.
Sincerely,
Chad
Dear Santa Claus,
I would like it if you got something
for Mommy, Daddy, and Franklin. I
would like it if you could write back.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Heaven
P.S. Have a Merry Christmas!
Dear Santa,
My name is Carter. I love to dance.
If you think that I have been a good
boy this year I would love a Rock Star
Mickey. I love Mickey Mouse.
Could you also bring my big brother
Brayden a new Skylander for his video
game and a soft blanket for my baby
sister Alexis.
My brother and I will leave you and
the reindeer some snacks. I just hope
that my dog Jesse does not eat them.
Thanks Santa.
Carter Wagner
1 1/2 years old
Dear Santa,
My name is Brayden. How are you?
I hope that you and the elves are not
too tired from making all of the toys for
Christmas this year.
I have tried very hard this year to
listen to my Mom and Dad. It was not
easy but they say I have done a good
job. If you think that I have been a
good boy I would like the Flameslinger
Skylander. Could you also bring my
little brother Carter Nickelodeon Dance
for the Xbox 360 and a little stuffed
dog for my baby sister Alexis to sleep
with at night.
My brother and I will leave you
and the reindeer some snacks if you
get hungry. I hope the reindeer like
grapes.
Thanks Santa.
Bradyen Wagner
5 years old
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is a
Barbie with a white wedding dress, a
man with a black suit, and a Princess
castle. Also, candy canes, Barbies and
Barbie clothes, make-up, a Dora doll,
Princess Belle slippers, star, and hat,
a Daddy giraffe, nail polish, lip gloss,
and Gingerbread. Ive been a good girl
this year.
Love,
Sevin Feathers, 4
dear santa,
my name is evan and i am 7 years
old and for christmas this year i would
like skribblenauts game for my ds. i
want some legos to build cool things
with. i would like a remote control
helicopter, and a PSP. i would like
some new books to read also, i am
reading chapter books. if you could
find me some shark teeth that would be
really cool to. i would also like some
video games for our wii. and mostly i
want a batman poster!! thanks santa.
evan joseph
dear santa,
my name is aubrey and i am 5 years
old . for christmas i want a justin
beiber doll, a pink ladybug happy nap-
per, i would like some video games
for me and my brother, i would like
a new tv too because mine broke.
could your please bring me a cat that
doesnt scratch me? and some books.
i would like a new doll too, one that
looks like me. i will leave you some
yummy cookies and milk. i will try to
do my best to listen so please bring me
something.
aubrey joseph
Dear Santa,
My name is Ella Druckemiller and
I am 5 years old. I would like an
American girl doll for Christmas, the
others gifts can be a surprise. I am
getting very excited for Christmas to
come. I will put out some cookies for
you and some carrots for the reindeer.
I love you Santa!
Love,
Ella Druckemiller
Dear Santa,
Hi, my name is Liam Druckemiller
and I am 3 years old. I would like
Mario cart game for the Wii and some
legos. I have been a good boy this
year and have helped my mom and
dad clean up the house. I wonder how
you make it to so many houses in
one night.....magic?! I will leave some
cookies out for you.
Love,
Liam Druckemiller
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Sophia Druckemiller
and I am 1 years old. This year for
Christmas I would like a baby doll and
play phone. I have been a good girl and
I love say ho ho ho and enjoyed seeing
you the other day. Hope for a safe jour-
ney on your travels on Christmas Eve.
Love,
Sophia Druckemiller
Dear Santa,
How are you? Im in First grade.
I would like a DS, camera, wuggle
pets, and a Tea set. Thank you for
everything! I will leave some mild
and cookies!
Love, Emma Kill
Dear Santa,
How are you? Is your North pole
doing good? I am in first grade. I
would like Orbies soothing spa. Thank
you for everything!
Love, Macy Poling
Dear Santa,
How are You and Mrs. Claus? I am
in 1st grade. I would like NB3 player
kinect and a pillow pet, orbies and a
password journal. Squigs, American
girl doll. Thanks for everything that
you do and gave me. Thats all.
Love, Hannah Stemen
Dear Santa,
How do you deliver presents in one
night? I am in First grade. I would like
Big Game Hunter 2012 for Wii and
Survival for Wii. Thanks.
From, Cole Hoersten
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? I am in First
grade. I would like Nintendo 3 DS and
Mario Kinect. Thanks for everything.
Love, Levi Rode
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? I am in first
grade. I Would like WWE12 and
Madden 12, Mario and Sonic Olympic
Winter Games. Thank you for every-
thing!
Love, Caden Carder
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus? I
am in First grade. I would like pass-
word journal, victorias doll, toy guitar,
Ipod. Thank you for everything. I will
leave some mild and cookies.
Love, Camryn Muhlenkamp
Dear Santa,
How is the North pole? I am in
first grade. I would like Nintendo 3DS,
Mario Cart, Crayon Maker, Spiral 5,
Crash Bandicoot 3. Thank you for
everything.
Love, Jeremy Kent
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
First grade. I would like NFL Football,
Mario and Sonic Olympic Winter
Game, Bacoogon, DSI. Thank you for
everything. I will leave some milk and
cookies.
From, Trent Teman
Dear Santa,
How is the reindeer? I am in
first grade. I would like a password
journal and toy guitar. Thank you for
everything. Will leave some milk and
cookies.
Love, Hannah Wiltsie
Dear Santa,
How is it going at the North pole? I
am in first grade. I would like Xbox! I
would like xjess! I would like Shotgun!
I would like DSS3! I would like a pet
dog! Mishigan is best! Thank you for
everything and milk and cookies.
From, Logan Cash
Dear Santa,
How is the North Pole? I am in
first grade and would like Nintendo
3DS, sonic generations, Wii, the cray-
on maker, call of booty 2, Mario and
sonic, pop the pig, bakyougon, Mario
cart 7. Thank you for everything. I will
leave some coocys and milk. From,
Kayden McIntosh to Santa
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
first grade. I would like NFl football,
3DDS, 4 wheeler, remote control heli-
copter. Thank you for everything. And
WWE 12.
Love, Garett Gunter
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer? I am in first
grade. I would like an ipod and NFL
football. Thank you for everything. I
will Leave some Milk and cookies.
Love, Braylon Scalf
Dear Santa,
How is Mrs. Claus? I am in first
grade. I would like Orbies soothing
spa. Thank you!
Love, Chloe Kroeger
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in first
grade. I would like password Journal,
ds3, Justin Beeber doll and Victorias
doll. Thank you for everything. I will
leave some milk and cookies for you.
Love, Grace Schier

Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer? I am in
the first grade and I would like Sonic
Rush, Dogie Hat, American Girl Doll,
Sonic Generations, crayon Maker, and
orbies. Thank you! I will leave some
milk and cookies for you.
Your friend, Kristen Illig
Dear Santa,
How is the North Pole? I am in
first grade. I would like Mario cart 7,
sonic Rush and 4 wheeler. Thank you
for everything.
From, Donnie Riordan
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
the First grade. I would like American
Girl Doll, Pass Journal, Ordies, Pop
the Pig, Bouncy balls. Thank you for
everything. I will leave some milk and
cookies.
From, Meredith Vulgamott
Dear Santa,
How are you doing in the North
pole? I am in First grade. I would
like password journal, American Girl
doll, Monopoly electronic, baby pillow
and a baby pillow pet. Thank you for
everything!
Love, Jessa Rostorfer
Dear Santa,
How are the elves and the reindeer?
I am in 1# grade. I would like a Tea set
and squinkies. Thank you!
From: Lillian Baughn
Dear Santa,
Thank you. How are you? How
are the reindeer? I am in first grade.
I would like WWE12, 3DS, will fake
bazooka, big game hunter, Mario cart
7. I will leave some milk and cookies.
Love,
Eli Kill
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeers doing? I am
in Frist grade and I would like Password
Journal, PeeWee Pet, Squinkies, hose.
Thank you for everything!
By Gwen Teman
Dear Santa,
How is your day? I am good. I am in
First grade. I would like an ice cream
maker, Nintendo 3DS, ipod. Thank you
for everything! I will leave some milk
and cookies.
Love Elyse North!
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
First Grade. I would like Nintendo
3DS, Password Journal, Mario Cart 7
and IPod. Thank you for everything!
Love,
Melanie Mueller
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? I am in First
grade and I would like Madden 12,
pillowpets, DDS, 3DS. Thank you for
everything! I will leave some milk and
cookies.
Love,
Andrew Miller
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in
First grade. I would like Crayon
maker, Password Journal, Justin beiber
doll, Ipod, wuggle pet, and Victorias
doll. Thank you for everything.
Your Friend,
MaKya Miller
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I am in First
grade. I want Nintendo 3DS, Justin
Bieber poster, and a guitar. Thank
you!
Love,
Emma Klausing
I will make milk and cookies.
Dear Santa,
I hope you and Mrs. Claus are get-
ting ready for Christmas. I have tried
to be a good little girl for Mommy and
Daddy. I have also been trying hard in
school this year too. This year I would
like a Barbie dollhouse and a cailou
play set. Can you please bring my sis-
ter, Lauren, a baby doll and my baby
sister, Ava, something little too? I will
leave you some cookies and milk and
some carrots for your reindeer. Merry
Christmas!
Love,
Emma Wiltsie
Age 5

Dear Santa,
I have been trying really hard to
be a good little girl for Mommy and
Daddy. Can you please bring me a
baby doll and the game Chutes and
Ladders? My big sister, Emma, has
been good this year too! Can you bring
her a Barbie house, and my sister, Ava,
a baby doll? I will leave you some milk
and cookies. I hope you and Mrs. Claus
have a Merry Christmas!
Love,
Lauren Wiltsie
Age 3
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a big
grave digger truck.
From your friend,
Wyatt S.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a Cars
1-2 for me.
From your friend,
Hannah W.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a
world map for me.
From your friend,
Makenna B.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
X-Box 360 for me.
From your friend,
Trey L.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a DSi
for me.
From your friend,
Jacob R.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring an
American Girl doll for me.
Dana
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
Skylanders wiII game for me.
From Dylan B.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a big
American Girl doll for me.
From your friend,
Allison R.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a
singing Taylor Swift Doll for me.
From your friend,
Audrey N.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a ipad
for me.
From your friend,
Avery W.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
Cars 2 legos for me.
From your friend,
Noah S.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
legos Batman collection for me.
From Jack. V.
Dear Santa,
I am a goo boy. Please bring a
Batman set for me.
From your friend,
Carson K.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a
Nerf gun for me.
From your friend,
Austin L.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a ipod
for me.
From your friend,
Skylar T.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a Lala
loopsy blanket for me.
From Brittney B.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a
Diney headband game for me.
From your friend,
Rebecca I.
Dear Santa,
I am a good boy. Please bring a cars
2 cars for me.
From your friend,
Alex S.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl. Please bring a toy
walking puppy with wheels.
From your friend,
Eryn K.
Dear Santa,
I would like a Ds and elf on the
shelf. I hope I get everything on my
list.
Danielle
Dear Santa,
I would like a sniper gun a s.w.a.t.
Pad and a lego set for Christmas. I
wish I could have an elf.
Mike
Dear Santa,
I would like an elf, Julies Bed, My
Little Pony for Christmas. I think you
are awesome.
Kylin E.
Dear Santa,
I wold like big bear and fake coins
for Christmas. I think I would like to
go to the Northpole.
Elise K.
Dear Santa,
I would like legos and a Harry
Potter game. I wish I could go to the
North Pole.
Jeich
Dear Santa,
I would like a book for Christmas. I
think you are cool.
Carli
Dear Santa,
I would like a sd card American girl
clothes and a DS games.
I wish I could stay up to see you.
Madison
Dear Santa,
I would like a jewelry making kit
for Christmas. I wish I could see you.
Reese
Dear Santa,
I would like a Ds game and racecar
for Christmas. I hope you can come to
my home.
Grant
Dear Santa,
I would like a puppy a pillowpet
and an ipad for Christmas. I think you
are awesome.
Destinie
Dear Santa,
I would like an ipad and a baby doll
for Christmas. I wish I could see you.
Hannah
Dear Santa,
I would like a tractor a race track
and a ds game. I wish I could take a
picture with you.
Carter
Dear Santa,
I would like a lego game, Freeing
Dobby lego set and American Girl
doll. I wish I could see you this year.
Julia
Dear Santa,
I would like for Christmas an ipod
and a ipad and a money set and ds. I
wish you would stay in the house until
I see you.
Arin
Dear Santa,
I would like an elf and an ipod
touch for Christmas. I wish I could go
to the North Pole.
Carson
Dear Santa,
I would like Imgnuxt DC Super
Friennds Seasons and Lego batman Set
for Christmas. I think you should show
me how to make lots and lots and lots
of toys.
Trent
Dear Santa,
I dont know if Ive been good. Ill
try to be this Christmas.
Love, Jake
Dear Santa,
Can I have a big red for my family
and friends because I can drive the four
wheeler already. Can I have a bouncy
house and a DsI and lots of DsI games
and a bigger trampoline?
Love, Jaret
Dear Santa,
I brought cookies for you. Thanks
for Christmas and for presents. I really
dont no if Ive been good today.
Love, Andrew
Dear Santa,
You are nice. I will leave cookies
and milk. I want my three presents that
I asked for Christmas. I hope you will
like my cookies. Is Rudolph real?
Love, Rachel
Dear Santa,
I am really good.
Love, Emily
Dear Santa,
I want a Mario D.S. Games and
Legos too.
Love, Chase
Dear Santa,
I woke up and saw you. I want a
Finnuis and furb game, a new swim-
ming pool and a DS games so I do not
have a fit. I left some cookies got you.
I love you and one more thing the
end.
Love, Brayden
Dear Santa,
I want a bunch of gifts. My list
of wii games, webkin penguin, super
boundy ball, plastic sword. I will leave
cookies for you.
Love, Alex
Dear Santa,
I was good this year. This year I
want a Phinius and ferb across the sec-
ond dimension wii games. I am leaving
money for you.
Love, Elizabeth
Dear Santa,
I would like a stuffed tiger, Santa
buddies and super heroes.
Love, Kevin
Dear Santa,
I love Christmas. Christmas is
fun. I set cookies and carrots for you
and your reindeers. I cant wait until
Christmas.
Love, Reagan
Dear Santa,
I love you Santa! I wish for a barbie
doll. When are you coming?
Love, Christina
Dear Santa,
I left cookies for you, and I left car-
rots for you reindeer. I left milk for you
and I have water for your reindeers.
Love, T-Bone (Trent)
Dear Santa,
I have lots of cookies and a glass
of milk for you. I have apples for your
reindeer Santa.
Love, Lexi
Dear Santa,
I like presents. Thanks for the pres-
ents. I made cookies for you. I cant
wait for you to come to town.
Love, Taylor
Dear Santa,
I love Christmas and Santa.
Love Kaelyn
Dear Santa,
My mom and I made cookies. I
hope you like them. They are special.
I love Santa. You are so generous.
Thank you for presents.
Love, Carley
Dear Santa,
I have cookies for
you. I have carrots for
your reindeers. I have
reindeer food.
Love, Gabriella
Dear Santa,
I love Santa. I have cookies for you.
I love you.
Love, Katelyn
Dear Santa,
I want a toy helicopter and a box
of cereal.
Love, Cameron
Dear Santa,
Ive been really good and there will
be cookies.
Love Tayla
Dear Santa,
I want a t.v.
Love, Kaden
Dear Santa,
I love you. Can you give me Legos?
I would like the new police station. I
want a 3DS and laptop. You are the
best! I hope I am not on the naughty
list.
From Joseph Klir
Dear Santa,
How many elves do you have? I
want an I-phone with Angry Birds
Rio and Angry Birds downloaded on
it already. I would like a DSI3DXL,
Mario Bros and Mario Cart would be
nice too. Can I have an ipad? I would
also like Mighty Beans and Mighty
Beans Costume. Happy New Year!
From Brayden Wilson
Dear Santa,
How many reindeer do you have?
Can I have an Xbos 360? Can I have a
halo for Xbox 360? I would like a 3Ds.
I would Maro Cart too.
Sincerely, Cole Steele
Dear Santa,
I am going to leave reindeer dust
out. I would like you to bring me little
Legos and a Zhu-Zhu pet. Please bring
me more DS games and a case for
them. I want a DS case also.
Have a great Christmas.
Sincerely, Troy Calvelage
Dear Santa,
Can you bring me 2 New Battle
ZuZu Pets? I would like a DS. Can you
please bring me a Xbox 360? I would
like DS games too. I hope you bring
me legos. I want a t-shirt to wear.
From, Jessie Calvelage
Dear Santa,
I think you are part of the best holi-
day ever. How are your elves doing?
For Christmas, I want an ipad and a
3DS. How are your reindeer? I think
the best reindeer is Rudolph.
Your friend,
Madison Brinkman
Dear Santa,
Thank you for all of the presents.
How are you and the reindeer? Happy
Christmas! Can I have a DS or a game
boy? Could I have more legos. I would
like some makeup and some Barbies?
I Love you!
From, Mackenzie Burgei
Dear Santa,
I am going to be good. How many
elves do you have? Could you give me
the games Super Mario Bros? I want
you to have a happy Christmas. Watch
out for the buildings.
From, Jon Grote
Dear Santa,
I am 7 years old. I want a Monster
High doll, Orbies Spa, and some new
clothes. I want Justin Beiber stuff and
some candy in my stocking. How are
you? Are our reindeer sick? Do you
like riding in a sleigh?
From, Evelyn Meyer
Dear Santa,
I hope your reindeer are doing good.
I want the phone that is on my wishlist.
I hope you have a good Christmas.
How are your elves doing?
Your friend,
Nick Trentman
Dear Santa,
Ill leave the fire place on so you
can warm up. I have been good this
year. I would like a monster high doll.
Do you spend New Years with Mrs.
Claus?
Sincerely,
Haven Knippen
Dear Santa,
I am having lots of fun this year. Do
you like to make toys? Could I please
have an iphone and an Orlando Magic
jersey? Have you ever had Pepsi?
Have a Merry Christmas!
From Nick Wurst
Dear Santa,
Do you like the cookies that I
make for you? My favorite holiday
is Christmas because you come. Do
you and your elves make the toys for
Christmas? Could you get me Orbies
Soothing Spa and a Monster High
doll? Are one of your reindeer really
called Rudolph?
From, Ellie Lindeman
Dear Santa,
I am really happy that X-mas is
coming up! How are your reindeer?
Will you bring me a X-box 360? I
wold like some Karate gear. How
many elves do you have? Have a
Happy New Year!
From Evan Joseph
Dear Santa,
I would like to know how many
cookies you eat in one night. How are
your reindeer doing? I hope I am not
on your naughty list. When youre
on the naughty list you get coal for
Christmas and you get no presents.
From Hanna Dixon
Dear Santa,
I am hoping you bring me some
stuff. How are your reindeer? Can you
please bring me an Orbies Soothing
Spa and Monster High Dolls. How
many elves do you have helping you? I
hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Your friend,
Abigail Koester
Dear Santa,
I saw a girl reindeer at my cousins
dance. How old are you because I am
8/ How long does it take to go to all the
houses? Do you really have a reindeer
named Rudolph?
From Sarah Gasser
Dear Santa,
I am 8 years old. How are your rein-
deer doing? For Christmas I want new
clothes and new shoes. I would also
like a computer. I like Mrs. Claus and
you. I like the reindeer. Have a Happy
New Year!
From Gabby Martz
Dear Santa,
Do you elves work on toys until
Christmas? I want a four wheeler or a
moped and a remote control helicopter.
I would like Kungzu Gasoline please. I
will leave you cookies and milk.
From Josh Pack
Dear Santa,
I have always wanted a Titanic
model and Pirates of the Carribean
for DSI. For Christmas, I want an
Eisenhower model RC helicopter and
Mario Cart 7.
From Andrew Bowers
P.S. Have a Merry Christmas!
Dear Santa,
Do you know what I want for
Christmas? I am hoping I get a tea cup
pig. How are your elves doing? How
are you doing? I wish you would bring
me something I want. How many elves
do you have? How can I learn more
about you? Can you show me some
reindeer some time?
Love, Kaylee Gilchriest
Dear Santa,
I will be good for Christmas. I want
a 3D-Ds game for Christmas. I want
1 Ds game. It is Super Mario Bros. I
want 1 more Ds because I lost the other
one. I want Mario Car 7.
From Noah Core
Dear Santa,
I would llike a MP3 player. Would
you bring me a webkin? Could you
give me a Wii and and a DS game too?
I new new shoes, pants and a shirt for
Christmas? Thank You!
From Gavin Schimmoeller
Dear Santa,
I hope you come this year. I am 8
years old. How old are you? I want
joke shirts for Christmas.
From Austin Ricker
Dear Santa,
I am 8. Can you give me a X-box?
I wish I could see your elves. How
are your reindeer? Christmas is fun. I
would like a Mario Bros Ds game too.
From Aidan Grothouse
Dear Santa,
Have your elves been good? I miss
my elf. My elves name is Chooy. I want
a real puppy. How is the North Pole
going? I like your elves. I like you. You
are nice. And I want a cat. Have a nice
Christmas. I will give you some milk
and cookies. I will feed your reindeers.
Merry Christmas.
Jaden Lucas
Dear Santa,
Thank you for my gifts last year. I
want an Xbox 360. I want a 3DS and
Mario Cart 7. I will leave you milk and
cookies.
Love, Damon Gibson
Dear Santa,
You are nice. How are you doing?
Santa brings us gifts. I want an Xbox
360. I want a Monopoly game. My
name is Eli Coil.
Thank you for the gifts.
Dear Santa,
I want a baby with a blue dress and
n extra blue dress with it. I want one of
your reindeer too.
Your friend, Destiny Dominguez
Dear Santa,
Thank you for bringing my family to
Disney World and gifts? How are you
and the elves? Can you please bring
me an alarm clock and bring me and
my family to Key West. I will leave
you and the reindeers food. I have been
good.
Merry Christmas, Rylynn
Marquiss
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last year.
How are the elve? Are they good? I will
be good. I would like a pet owl. Could I
hav a plane? I will leave you cookies.
Love Coby Anspach
Dear Santa,
Thank you for my gifts last year.
You are nice. I want a puppy. I will
leave carrots for your reindeers. I will
leave cookies and milk.
Love, Rebecca
Merry Cristmas hoo hoo hoo
Dear Santa,
Thanks for the gifts last year. How is
the Noth Pole? Can I have an X box 360
and a 3D. Have your elves been good
and your reindeers? I will leave some
cookies and some milk. Santa you are
nice! Merry Christmas.
Love Tyler Springer
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last year. I
want a robot for Christmas. Will the
reindeers be good? Elves are small.
I want a ring for Christmas. Merry
Christmas Santa,
Tanner Jones
Dear Santa,
Thanks for the gifts last year. How
are your elves this year? I want an x
box 360. I will put some cookies on the
table. I want a Santa suit. ho ho ho.
Merry Christmas Santa,
Cody Bailey
Dear Santa,
How are you? I will leave some hot
cocoa. I want boots for Christmas. Have
a Merry Christmas.
Peyton Schmitt
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last year.
How are your elves? I want a baby doll.
I want a store with chalk on it. How is
the North Pole? My name is Chelsie
Jenkins.
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts from last
year. I will leave you milk and cookies.
I want an x box 360 and a Ninja. My
name is Ethan Boedecker
Dear Santa,
I like the gifts from last year. I like
your reindeer. I like your smile. I want a
horse. I have cookies and carrots for the
reindeer. How is the North Pole? How
are the elves?
Love Abigail Morvay
Dear Santa,
Thank you for my gifts last year. I
like Twinkle your elf. I want a kindle
and I want a hermit crab. Is it cold up at
the North Pole? I will leave you some
cookies. Merry Christmas.
Abby Prine
The letters are reproduced here
exactly as they were received by
Santa, complete with the
childrens charming spelling
and grammatical styles.
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Dear Santa,
I have been really good this
year! And for Christmas this
year I would like:
A walking dog, Hair feathers
kit, laying dog, nail polish and
remover, Barbie dolls with play
sets, Dogs like at Bettys house,
writing pretty tablet, A real new
black cat, CDs, And any other
surprise.
PS. And a new back for
Papa.
Thanks, Maya Cuellar,
age 5
Dear Santa,
I am five years old this year
and I have been good. I would
like to you to bring me a blue
tractor, four wagons, a little
combine, a truck that pulls wag-
ons, and a little planter. Please
bring my sister Ashley some
presents too. Ashley would like
to have nail polish, a Barbie
doll, and some earrings. I will
leave some cookies out for you
and the reindeers on Christmas
eve.
Si ncerel y, , Eri c
Youngpeter
Dear Santa,
Here is what I want for
Christmas.
1. Crayon maker, 2. Go Go
puppy, 3. Dinosaur puppet,
4. Scooby Doo or Spongebob
Snuggie, 5. Candy Cane
socks, 6. New radio and CDs,
7. Scooby Doo pajamas and
socks.
Love Gwen
Dear Santa
Hi! My name is Alaric
Doner. I am a 3 yr. old boy. I
would like a remote control car,
a dump truck, Thomas the train
set and whatever else you want
to bring me.
Thank you
Alaric Doner
Celina
Dear Santa Claus
My name is Brenna Robinson
and I am 5 yrs. old. May I please
have some toys for Christmas?
I would like a crayola maker,
a remote control car, tag with
1 book set, and a Billy the
Exterminator outfit.
*Santa some little kids par-
ents dont have a Christmas
tree, will you please make sure
they get a extra present when
you stop at there houses.
Brenna Robinson
Delphos
Dear Santa,
Can you please bring me
an I pod, a baseball and a soc-
cer ball? And, please can you
get my brothers something too?
J.J. wants a pacman and Trent
would like Rocking Mickey.
And can you get Cohen a super-
hero movie? Can you also tell
me how Elves are made?
Love Jacob B.
Dear Santa,
I want for Christmas: dont
wake daddy, a Snoopy doll, and
a toad doll. Thank you.
Olivia F.
Dear Santa,
Ive tried to be good. I would
like beyblades, Wii games and
surprises. Have a safe trip.
Caden W.
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a surprise.
And a game to play with my
sisters.
Love, Hopelyn
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year. I
would like a dream castle.
Love, Melanie G.
Dear Santa,
I am seven years old and I
have been very good this year. I
would like for you to bring me
some green nail polish, Barbie
doll, earrings and some little
pet shops.
I have a brother Eric who
has been good this year also.
He would like for you to bring
him a tractor and some wagons.
I will have some cookies out
for you and the reindeers on
Christmas eve.
Sincerely, Ashley Y.
Dear Santa,
Ive been a very good
boy this year. I want an xbox
360 Kinect, a remote control
Beyblade.
Please bring a crayon maker
too.
Your friends, Lucas G.
Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy this
year. We will make sure we put
out some cookies and milk for
you and carrots for the rein-
deer. Could you please bring
Scrabble Scoop?
Love, Peyton S.
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want Mario
and Luigi toys. I also want a big
giant train set. I also want some
cool beyblades.
Thank you, Colin S.
Dear Santa,
I would like to have a com-
puter and a pet dog. I wish
for the prettiest thing of all. I
would like a new set of ear-
rings. I wish for cloths for my
doll baby. Santa I know I cant
have all these so you pick the
best for me.
Love, Mikayla S.
Dear Santa,
My name is Tony F. I have
been a good boy this year. Would
you bring me these toys for
me. Connect Four Launchers,
Twister, Bat Cave, Wii with
games, and Trash Pack. These
toys sound and look fun to play
with.
Thank you.
Milk and cookie will be
waiting for you at my house, on
the table. Be careful.
Love, your friend Tony F.
Dear Santa,
My name is Gavin. I am
7 years old. For Christmas I
would like video games and the
air craft toy that I saw at Meijer.
Make sure Rudolph behaves on
the flight.
Merry Christmas
Love, Gavin H.
Dear Santa,
My name is Kayla. I have
been good this year. I would
like a crayon box with 105
crayons.
Kayla G.
Dear Santa,
My name is Ethan. Thank
you for the presents last year
and hope everything is going
good at the North Pole for you
and the elves. I would like an
nintendo DS for Christmas and
a game for it.
I will leave some cookies for
you on Christmas Eve.
Love, Ethan Drukemiller
Dere Santa
I want a ByBlad, Nintdo
dogs, Pokemon, Black and
White DS, a Spring 3DS, Mario
3D land for 3 DS and A I pod.
From Curtis S.
Dear Santa,
Transformers, remote control
plane, lego set, Inmaginnecx.
Jacob S.
Go Go My Walking pup,
ornoment hand sanitizer, easy
bake oven, Barbie house,
American Girl Doll, Baby Alive
that eats food.
I have been a good girl. I
love you Santa have a nice trip
and be safe.
Make sure you tell Rudolph
hi. I hope you and Mrs. Claus
have a great Christmas.
Love, Kaili G.
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year.
Can I please have a webkinz
and can I please have a football
DSI game, and a remote control
monster truck. My brother and
sister have been good this year
too. Give Adam a lego set.
From Jack G.
Dear Santa,
I would like a Hot Wheels
video racer and a play mat. I
like Hex Bugs, legos, a foot-
ball.
Landen G.
Dear Santa,
I want an exploder gun and
a moose carved out of wood.
I want an Elk rack. I also want
any kind of Nerf gun. Have a
safe trip flying in the sleigh.
Love, Kyle G.
Dear Santa,
I want for Christmas a puppy
and a air soft gun.
From Nathan D.
Dear Santa,
Please give me a ipad and a
wii game, and a chubby duck.
Thank you.
From, Riley T.
Dear Santa,
I have tried to be a good 7 yr.
old boy this year. May I please
have a dirt bike, a remote car
that can go in water snow and
land. Also surprises. Oh can
you bring my dog B a bone?
Thank you Nolan S.
Dear Santa,
Have a good trip. I want a
NFL foot ball.
Tyler H.
Dear Santa,
I want a DSI, a microphone
that is loud. A dog that goes
with the DSI, a gint teddy thats
fuzzy. Can you send me an Elf.
Giant pencil.
Love, Morgan T.
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like
an American Girl doll, drums,
Home Alone 2 and a pink ipod.
Love Mia C.
Dear Santa,
My name is Nicolas
Zickefoos. Im 8 years old. I
wanted you to know Ive been
the best little boy I would be this
year. Ive helped my mommy
and my now new daddy as much
as I can. Here are the things I
want for Christmas. Lego Nijis,
Nintindo D.S., Game Boy,
Lightning McQueen remote
control car, Modle General Lee,
Nerf gun, shoes mom cant met
me a pair, hat, gloves, coat,
clothes, shocks, underware,
skatebord, coat. And for mom
I want her bumper back on her
van and her brakes fixed. For
my dad Id like him to have a
modle monster truck.
Thank you for another good
year.
Dont forget to eat the milk
and cookies.
Yours truely,
Nicholas Zickefoose
Santa,
Motorcycle, McQueen that
turns everywhere.
Aaron
Dora, Princess.
Addy
Dear Santa:
Ive been great this year. I
want sonic colors, I would also
like Uno Roboto. If you have
time I would like all the black
and white pokemon. We might
leave cookies and milk.
Sincerely, Garret Martin
Dear Santa:
Ive been very good this
year. For Christmas I want Just
Dance 3 and I would also like
a Justin Bieber doll. And an
Justin DVD. I would like to
leave cookies and milk.
Sincerely, Jaycee Klinger
Dear Santa:
Ive been good this year. For
Christmas I want Bears Jersey
number 23, orange. I also want
Uno Roboto and a Smurf DVD.
I will leave milk and cookies
for you.
Sincerely,
Avery Schulte
Dear Santa:
I have been a very good
girl this year. For Christmas
this year I would like Moxie
girls Barbie doll, Barbies and a
lookalike American girl doll. I
will leave you milk and cook-
ies!
Merry Christmas.
Sincerely, Kendall
Schrader
Dear Santa:
I tried to be good this year.
For Christmas, I want a
O.S.U. pillow pet. I would also
want a snake bard. If you still
have room I want Uno Tippo. I
will try to do good in school.
Sincerely, Drew Palte
Dear Santa:
Ive been very good this
year. Im sending ideas for me
for Christmas. For Christmas I
want a Kindle to read books. I
would also like Pictionary Man.
If you still have room I would
like one more thing. I want Just
Dance 3. I will leave cookies
and milk and be good all year. I
will also work hard in school.
Sincerely, Isabella
Klausing
Dear Santa:
If I am good this year, thes
are the toys I want. I want an
x-box 360, a Box of Legendary
pokemon card, and a card game
Reshiram and Ill leave cookies
and milk for you.
Sincerely, Joshua
Ringwald
Dear Santa:
Ive been really good this
year. For Christmas I would
like a Kindle or a nook, an Ipod,
a phone and some other things
for Christmas. I will be good
till Christmas is over. Ill leave
you cookies and milk. For your
reindeer, I will leave them some
carrots.
Sincerely, Jenna Rode
Dear Santa:
I have been good this year.
For Christmas I would like a
DS. I would also like the movie
Zookeeper. I would like Mario
Kart for Christmas. I will leave
you cookies and milk for you
and food for your reindeer.
Sincerely, Josie McGue
Dear Santa:
I was very good this year.
I want a Guess Who Sponge
Bob. I also want Smurf movie. I
also want Girabums, that a little
Smurf toys. I might leave cook-
ies and milk.
Sincerely, Wesley Schier
Dear Santa:
I tried to be good this year.
For Christmas I want a Monster
High Diary. I also would like a
Monster High Doll. If you still
have room I would want a pil-
low pet cat. I will let you have
some cookies.
Sincerely, Jaina Bloom
Dear Santa:
I tried to be good this year.
For Christmas could you bring
me a Play Station? I would also
like to get a x-Box kinect. I
would also like a Kinect game.
I will leave you cookies and
milk.
Sincerely, Cole Binkley
Dear Santa:
I have been good this year.
For Christmas I would like
an electric scooter the most. I
would also like a spy set and
spy glasses too. I will leave
cookies for you.
Si ncerel y, Jacob
McConnahea
Dear Santa:
Ive been very good this
year. For Christmas, I would
like Barbies. I would also like
Barbie clothes. If you still
have room I would like Polly
Pockets. I would leave you cok-
ies and milk and a present. You
are the best.
Sincerely, Isabella Lucas
Dear Santa:
I been tring to be good this
year. For Christmas, I would
like a DSI. Ill also like a baby
pillow pet pig. If you still have
room I want Just Dance 3. I will
try to be good in school.
Sincerely, Aly Lindeman
Dear Santa:
I have tried to be good this
year. For Christmas I want a
Big Time ruch microphone, a
little locker from Justice and a
tea cup piggy. I will leave cook-
ies and milk for you. I will do
what I am told.
Sincerely, Kaytlyn
Dear Santa:
Ive been very good this
year. These are three things I
want. I want a kindle. I also
want Just Dance three. I also
want three ornaments. Have a
nice trip!
Sincerely, Haylee Bayman
Dear Santa:
I have tried to be good. I
would like a I-Pod. I want some
Mario cards to. And just Dance
3. I will leave cookies for you.
Sincerely, Noah Burgei
Dear Santa:
Ive been very good this
year. For Christmas I would
like a 3DS. Also I would like an
I-phone! I would love a kindle
and an Ipad too! I will leave
cookies and milk!!!!!
Sincerely, Anna Spring
Dear Santa:
I tried to be the best I could
this year! For Christmas I would
like a race track! I would also
like some NFL football cards.
Finally I would like a NFL
football helmet! I will try to be
the best I can!
Sincerely, Brady Zalar
Dear Santa:
I tried to be good this year.
So far its been working. I hope
you can read this. I would like
a MP3 player for Christmas.
I would also like a Big Time
Rush poster and an I-pod. I
might leave out cookies and
milk for you.
Sincerely,
Tory Sevitz
Dear Santa:
I have been a good girl. Can
I have a I pod for Christmas?
I would also like an American
Girl doll and to be with my fam-
ily. I would like 3DS games. I
will leave you milk and cook-
ies.
Sincerely, Leila J.
Dear Santa:
I have been a little naughty
and a little nice. I do not want
much for Christmas. But here
are three things I want a cam-
era and some American Girl
clothes, an I-tunes carde and
100 bucks. Can you tell prin-
cess and Benny thank you for
the reindeer ears? I will try to
be good to my paents.
PS I will not leve out the
milk and cookies.
Sincerely, Gracie Renner
Dear Santa,
I am Tyler. I am 7. I hope
you have a happy Christmas.
I wand a Zombie Lab. And a
wildcat footboll, a DS, Power
Ranger Samrie, and a Phineas
and Ferb DVD. I will lieve
coockies for you and milk.
Your friend, Tyler D.
Dear Santa,
I am Natilie Altman and
Im 6. Can I ples have a paint
set with lots of culrs and lots
and papers and lots of brushes?
Your are the best Santa.
Love, Natilie
Dear Santa,
My name is Logan and I am
seven. For Christmas I want a
skateboard I want a blue mon-
goose bike. I like your elfs. I
want a madden 11 for xbox and
a scooter and sorry sliders and
more school suplise. I want a
jump rope and I home you come
this year. I like you. Bye bye. I
hope you have a safe trip.
Love, Logan
Dear Santa,
I am wishing you to come to
my house. This is my Christmas
list. I want a dallhouse with
some dolls. I want a wallcing
pup. I want a merican grl dall.
I want a headband with head
stuff. My birthday is in eight
days. Please give me a birthday
present. I will leave cooceas out
for roodof the randear. Thank
you Santa Claus.
I love you,
Kayla Smith
Dear Santa,
I am six years old. I want a
Gogo my wocking pup, a puppy,
and a Scoobydoo pirite set. I am
going to put rander food out.
Love, Rachel
Dear Santa,
My name is Morrison. Im
six yeyrs old and in three days
Im going to be seven! I want
Monster Trucks, Mollifiyers and
X-Box 360 with head pones. I
will leave coocese and milk and
Rodof can sheyer cooces.
I love Rodof! M.J.
Dear Santa,
I was a good girl this year.
This year I want a pooche pupy
and a iPad. I hope you have a
safe flite. I will leave som kar-
ites for Rowdof.
Love, Paige
Dear Santa,
My name is Hailey and I am
seven. This year I want hee-
lies and clidopesca sovanmis.
I will leave out some cookies
and melck.
Love, Hailey
Dear Santa,
I am Raiden and Im six.
What I really, really, really want
for Christmas is Dr. Dreadful
Zombie Land. The cookies are
for you Santa and the carits are
for the randear.
Your friend, Raiden
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl today. For
Christmas I want 7 cats, one
dog, a stuft deer, and a look
alike friend. Have a grate trip
this Christmas.
Love, Sadie
Dear Santa,
My name is Autum. I want
a Monster High doll, a Princess
Peach toy, and a Monster High
DS game. Thank you for my
boys.
Love, Autum
Dear Santa,
My name is Cole. I want
the new Allven movie and the
new Allven game. I will give
cupcakes and milck.
Your friend, Cole B.
Dear Santa,
How is your Christmas? For
this year I want American gril
dol close. I want my own sled. I
will leave coockys and milk.
Love, Emily Cline
Dear Santa,
My name is Madison. I want
an American doll. I want a
Christmas tree and a pair of
earrings. I want a new house
and a new cat. Thank you for
the toys.
Your friend, Madison
Dear Santa,
I was a good girl. I want a
Siamese cat. I want a PSI game,
a little tree, a scatebord, and an
art set. I want a baby set and
a wii game. I hope you have a
safe trip.
Love, Braxton
Dear Santa,
I am Daniel. I am six. What
I want for Christmas is hunter
toys, 2 moose and 5 deers, a
pupit, armee toys, and 10 rase
cars. I will have coocees for you
and for the rayndeer.
Your friend, Daniel
Dear Santa,
My name is Alexandra. I
am six in a half. I would like a
elechrick sckooder, gems, rib-
bin, clock, close, shoos, deck-
rashuns, and a pink fluffe chair.
Thank you for Christmas toys.
Love, Alexandra
Dear Santa,
I am six. My name is Emma.
I am a good girl. I want six cats
and a babyalive. Thank you for
the toys. Have a good trip.
Love, Emma
Dear Santa,
Thank you Santa for the
gloves last year. I made cook-
ies and milk. Can you get me a
doll. How are the elfs? Can you
get a new bike?
Love, Annabelle Heffner
Dear Santa,
Than you for the DS last
year. I have been on green in
class. That means I have been
good this year. My teachers
name is Mrs. Tobe she is nice.
I want a bike cous I been good.
Has youf elfs been good and
our rander been good this year?
I will leave out milk and car-
ets.
Your friend, Kylee D.
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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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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.
010

Announcements
ADVERTISERS: YOU can
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Announcements
Delphos
Hardware
242 N. Main St.
Ph. 419-692-0921
Mon.-Fri. 8-7:30 Sat. 8-5
SAT., Dec. 17 ...
12-4PM p.m.
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
Benefits: Vacation,
Holiday pay, 401k. Home
weekends & most nights.
Call Ulm!s Inc.
419-692-3951
120

Financial
IS IT A SCAM? The Del-
phos Herald urges our
readers to contact The
Better Business Bureau,
( 419) 223- 7010 or
1-800-462-0468, before
entering into any agree-
ment involving financing,
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ties. The BBB will assist
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phos Herald.)
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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,
Malti-Pon before they are
gone. Garwicks the Pet
People. 419-795-5711.
590

House For Rent
2 OR 3 BR House
with attached garage.
Available immediately!
Call 419-692-3951.
3 BDRM, 1-1/2 bath, elec-
tric heat. $525/month in-
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/
Parts/Acc.
Midwest Ohio
Auto Parts
Specialist
Windshields Installed, New
Lights, Grills, Fenders,Mirrors,
Hoods, Radiators
4893 Dixie Hwy, Lima
1-800-589-6830
840

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

Autos for Sale
890

Autos for Sale
MEMBER: 912 345 678
RAABE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY DEALER
(800) 589-7876
Owner Advantage is our
way of rewarding you for
bringing your vehicle in for
service. Youre rewarded
for each visit. Membership
is easy ask your Service
Advisor for details!
Taking care of
your vehicle
has its rewards.
Over 85
years
serving
you!
www.raabeford.com
RAABE
FORD-LINCOLN
11260 Elida Rd., Delphos
M 7:30-8 ; T.-F. 7:30-6:00; Sat. 9-2
419-692-0055
2009 MERCURY Mariner
Premier, 32,000 miles.
Light Blue, 4-cyl., FWD,
26 mpg. avg. Asking
$17,500. (419)303-6347
Delphos.
IS YOUR
AD HERE?
Call today
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Wanted: Diabetic Test
Strips. Paying up to $15.00
per 100 strips. Call Alan
(888) 775-3782. www.
diabeticteststripswanted.
com.

Announcement CARS
WANTED! PayMax Car
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One call gets you TOP
DOLLAR offer on any
year, make or model
car. 1-888-PAYMAX-7.
(1-888-729-6297).

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Help Wanted *ABLE
TO TRAVEL& Hiring 10
people, Work and travel
all states, resort areas, No
experience. Paid Training
& Transportation . Over
18. Start ASAP 1-888-
853-8411 www.pro-
tekchemical.com

Help Wanted CDL-A
Drivers - Steady Miles,
New Equipment, Regular
Hometime. Dry Van and
Flatbed ($500 Sign-On for
Flatbed). Benets after
30 days! CDL Graduates
Needed. 888-801-5295.

Help Wanted Driver
- CDL-A. Need Extra
Cash for the Holidays?
Experience Pays! Up to
$3000 Bonus Sign-On
Bonus! Get the money
& respect you deserve! 6
mos. OTR Exp. & CDL
Req'd. Call Today! 888-
463-3962 www.usatruck.
jobs

Help Wanted Driver
- Dry and Refrigerated.
Single source dispatch.
No tractor older than 3
years. Daily Pay. Various
hometime options! CDL-
A, 3 months current OTR
experience. 800-414-9569.
www.driveknight.com.

Help Wanted Driver
Stable Career, No
Experience Needed! Sign
on Bonuses Available! Top
Industry Pay & Quality
training. 100% Paid CDL
Training. 800-326-2778
www.JoinCRST.com

Help Wanted Drivers:
$7500 Sign-On Teams,
per mile. 51.3 per mile.
$2,000 Sign On Driver,
43.7 per mile. CDL-A
hazmat. 1-877-628-3748
www.driveNCTrans.com

Help Wanted Drivers
- CDL-A. DRIVERS
NEEDED! We Have The
Miles! OTR Positions
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
877-295-1667. www.
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
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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950 Miscellaneous
COMMUNITY
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
CAR CARE
816 E. FIFTH ST. DELPHOS
Ph. 419-692-5801
Mon.-Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-2
OIL - LUBE FILTER
Only
$
22.95*
*up to 5 quarts oil
950 Construction
POHLMAN
POURED
CONCRETE WALLS
Residential
& Commercial
Agricultural Needs
All Concrete Work
Mark Pohlman
419-339-9084
cell 419-233-9460
POHLMAN
BUILDERS
FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED
Mark Pohlman
419-339-9084
cell 419-233-9460
ROOM ADDITIONS
GARAGES SIDING ROOFING
BACKHOE & DUMP TRUCK
SERVICE
950 Tree Service
TEMANS
OUR TREE SERVICE
Bill Teman 419-302-2981
Ernie Teman 419-230-4890
Since 1973
419-692-7261
SNOW REMOVAL
FIREWOOD
FOR SALE
AT YOUR
S
ervice
CNC MACHINING POSITIONS
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 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 problem-
solving 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, ro-
botic equipment is required.
MACHINING TECHNICIAN
Develops, implements, and adjusts CNC programs for high-volume produc-
tion as well as production trials
Monitors equipment/tooling, processes, and procedures and assists in imple-
menting 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 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
MACHINING SUPERVISOR
AAP St. Marys Corp. is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast
aluminum wheels for OEM automakers. As a subsidiary of Hitachi Met-
als America, our reputation for high quality products and customer satisfac-
tion has helped us continue to grow and provide our associates with over 23
years of steady employment. We now have an opportunity for a Production
Supervisor to oversee the operation of a multi-shift production department.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Plan and direct the work of other supervisory, technical, and production
associates
Develop process and equipment specifications, operating procedures,
and safe and efficient work methods
Use standard production measurement and problem-solving tools to
analyze production results, prepare reports, and implement preventive
and corrective actions as needed
Collaborate with other production groups, and quality assurance,
purchasing, and maintenance functions to ensure product quality,
efficient use of resources, machine utilization, etc.
The successful candidate must have at least five years of supervisory ex-
perience--preferably in a multi-shift manufacturing function. Exposure to
programming and operation of high-volume CNC cutting operations, and
robotic parts handling is strongly preferred. Related four-year degree is also
preferred.
In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive starting salary, profit-
sharing, and excellent fringe benefits, including medical, dental, life, vi-
sion, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with Company
matching, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more. If youre looking for a
career opportunity with a growing company, please forward your qualifica-
tions and salary history to:
AAP ST. MARYS CORP.
1100 McKinley Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Attention: Human Resources-DK
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.
010

Announcements
ADVERTISERS: YOU can
place a 25 word classified
ad in more than 100 news-
papers with over one and
a half million total circula-
tion across Ohio for $295.
It's easy...you place one
order and pay with one
check t hrough Ohi o
Scan-Ohi o St at ewi de
Classified Advertising Net-
work. The Delphos Herald
advertising dept. can set
this up for you. No other
classified ad buy is sim-
pler or more cost effective.
Call 419-695-0015, ext
138.
010

Announcements
Delphos
Hardware
242 N. Main St.
Ph. 419-692-0921
Mon.-Fri. 8-7:30 Sat. 8-5
SAT., Dec. 17 ...
12-4PM p.m.
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
Benefits: Vacation,
Holiday pay, 401k. Home
weekends & most nights.
Call Ulm!s Inc.
419-692-3951
120

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

Wanted to Buy
Raines
Jewelry
Cash for Gold
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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
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portion of section 4,
Jennings Township.
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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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Thursday, December 15, 2011 The Herald 11
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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Inc.
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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
(Continued from page 1)
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