Schools given more time for Blue Jays fall to archrival achievement tests, p3 Cougars, p6 The DELPHOSTelling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869HERALD 50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Delphos, Ohio Upfront DEA not in support of ‘Blizzard Bags’ Township to hold By NANCY SPENCER ments equivalent to 6 1/2 hours of the month about additional calamity boys track coach; Herald Editor instruction for each day missed. days. The Ohio Senate will vote on • Hired Todd Teman and Brent variance meeting [email protected] “As educators, we feel ‘Blizzard the measure today. Binkley as co-assistant track coaches. Bags’ are not the right course of action “If the Senate passes it, the gover- They will share the salary; The Marion Township DELPHOS —With “Blizzard for Delphos City Schools,” Siebeneck nor will sign it by end of the month,” • Hire Damon Joseph and Ben Board of Zoning Appeals Bags” all the buzz in schools this win- said. “We have a diverse district and Superintendent Kevin Wolfe said. Babcock as co-JV baseball coaches. will hold a public variance ter, Delphos Education Association the program is not a quality substitute Wolfe also gave a special thank- They will share the salary; hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday President Christine Siebeneck read for interaction and instruction from a you to maintenance/custodians, city/ • Accepted the resignation of Terri for property located at 3909 a formal statement from the group, teacher in the classroom.” county road crews and bus drivers Suever as varsity football and basket- N. Kemp Road, Elida, Allen who, at this time, is not supporting The statement from the DEA read for getting the district’s parking lots, ball cheer coach; and County. The owner is asking the program. by Siebeneck is at the end of this sidewalks and roads clear and getting • Approved Matt Gerdeman as for a road frontage variance. The effort is a way for schools to story. the students to school safely. volunteer baseball coach. The meeting will be held “make up” up to three calamity days School districts throughout the In other action, the board: at the Marion Township by teachers preparing student assign- state should know by the end of • Approved Damon Ulm as head See BAGS, page 12 Office located at 5405 Kiggins Road, Delphos. Fun ‘looms’ River coalition speaks at the library at Elida meeting The Delphos Public Library will hold “Fun BY CYNTHIA YAHNA at the Red Cross – Allen with Magic Looms” from Herald Correspondent County Chapter House at 4-5 p.m. on Feb. 25. [email protected] 610 S. Collett St. in Lima. The offering is open Old clothes, comfort- to kids in grades 3-6 and ELIDA — Beth Siebert able shoes that can get wet there is a limit of 20. and Jane Higbie, representa- and gloves are mandatory. Whether a beginner or tives from the Ottawa River Representatives from neigh- an expert, come to join the Coalition, spoke to Elida borhood associations, area activity. The library asks Village Council members businesses, service clubs, anyone who has a loom or Tuesday evening. schools and the general pub- two, to bring them. Bands, The Ottawa River Coalition lic have confirmed plans to charms and snacks will be has been a key element in participate. provided by the library. improving the quality of the More volunteers are need- Registration is required Ottawa River Watershed. The ed. for this event; call the goal of the ORC is to mini- She added that storm library at 419-695-4015. mize the amount of pollutants drain markers will be that enter the watershed and placed on the streets as educate the public about the a reminder that household Relay team importance of water quality. products, yard waste and The coalition is comprised of litter dumped in curbside offers taco dinner a wide range of partners from drains end up directly in The Franklin Elementary industry, agencies, agricul- local rivers, streams and Relay Team will hold ture, business, engineering, lakes. It is estimated that a Taco Dinner from 11 municipalities and political 90 percent of the pollution a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday subdivisions who are actively in streams is from storm- with carry-out only. concerned about the protec- water runoff, which con- Tickets are $7 and include tion and restoration of the tains urban and agricultural three tacos, rice, chips watershed where they live pollutants. Runoff like this and salsa and a cookie. and work. contains chemicals which Contact Shelly Kroeger Siebert spoke about the are harmful to fish, other at 419-692-2409 or Joyce renewal of the Storm Water aquatic life and humans, Wiechart at 419-303-2443. Management Plan and according to the coalition. Proceeds go to the explained about the new per- “We will be placing door Delphos Relay for Life. mit cycle for all storm water knob hangers on residents’ plans that need to be re-writ- doors to let them know where ten by June 2015. the storm drain markers “The work we do for your are located, just to let them Sports village is done in six different know,” Higbie said. minimum-control measures. Councilman Claude St. John’s selling boys In a few months, you will Paxton suggested coun- tickets receive a notice to renew the cil hold executive sessions The St. John’s Athletic Tunnel cut for Thrift Shop annex permits. So far, the EPA has before or after regular coun- Department is selling tickets been happy with the results cil meetings whenever fea- for its road game Friday at On Monday, Interfaith Thrift Store Volunteer Coordinator Barb Haggard inspected we have generated for the sible. New Bremen (6:30 JV tip) the construction of the tunnel which will join the original store and the annex. Pictured counties and villages,” she “I would like to see exec- and home game versus Bath are Haggard and John Williams, foreman for Alexander Bebout, Inc., discussing the said. “We appreciate this utive sessions, which will Saturday (6 p.m.) during work in progress. The construction will allow customers and workers alike access to opportunity to service your not likely contain informa- normal high school office both buildings without going outside. Williams’ co-worker Todd Akom said the tunnel village.” tion to be made public, held hours until 1 p.m. Friday. will be 6-feet wide by 4 feet, 2 inches deep and will accommodate two customers walk- Higbie spoke about the after adjourning the regular Pre-sale adult tickets are ing through at the same time. He said it will also allow for easy transport of clothing Ottawa River cleanup set council meeting,” he said. $6 and $4 for students. carts and racks. (Delphos Herald/Stephanie Groves) from 9 a.m. to noon April All tickets will be 26. Volunteers can sign in See ELIDA, page 12 $6 at the door. As well, St. John’s has an opening for an assis- tant junior high track Cub Scouts hold year-end Blue and Gold Banquet coach. If interested, please e-mail Athletic Director Todd Schulte at schulte@ delphosstjohns.org Schulte also announced that the New Bremen at St. John ‘s girls game set for a 6 p.m. JV tip Thursday night will only have two quarters due to the Cardinals’ limited numbers. Varsity tip is set for approximately 7 p.m. Forecast Mostly sunny today and partly cloudy tonight. Highs in the lower 20s and lows 5 to 10. See page 2. Index Obituaries 2 State/Local 3 The Next Generation 4 Cub Scout Pack 42 held its year-end Blue and Gold Community 5 Banquet Sunday at St. John’s Annex. The programs Sports 6-8 included a drug-awareness presentation from Delphos Business 9 Chief Kyle Fittro, above. Fittro showed Scouts and par- Classifieds 10 ents things may not always be what they seem with items Television 11 that look like everyday products but are really clever hid- World news 12 ing places for drugs and other items. A K-9 demonstra- tion was given by Allen County deputies, at left. Scouts also celebrated the year’s accomplishments and enjoyed pizza. (Submitted photos) 2 2 – The Herald Wednesday, February 12, 2014 www.delphosherald.com For The Record Curls and dimples: Shirley Temple dies at 85 OBITUARIES The Delphos Associated Press public found appealing. She kept children Former President George H.W. Bush, singing “On the Good Ship Lollipop” for who appointed Black to the post in Herald Any kid who ever tap-danced at a generations. Prague, saluted her Tuesday for “her Vol. 143 No. 172 talent show or put on a curly wig and She was also a tribute to the economic selfless service to our country” and her Nancy Spencer, editor auditioned for “Annie” can only dream and inspirational power of movies, cred- film career. Ray Geary, general manager of being as beloved — or as important — ited with helping to save 20th Century “In both roles, she truly lifted people Delphos Herald Inc. as Shirley Temple. Fox from bankrupt- up and earned not only a place in our Lori Goodwin Silette, Temple, who died Monday cy and praised by hearts, but also our enduring respect,” circulation manager night at 85, sang, danced, President Franklin Bush said in a statement. sobbed and grinned her way D. Roosevelt him- Temple, known in private life as The Delphos Herald into the hearts of downcast self for lifting Shirley Temple Black, died at her home (USPS 1525 8000) is published Depression-era moviegoers America’s spirits near San Francisco.