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DELPHOSTelling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869HERALD 75¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Vol. 145 No. 144 Delphos, Ohio Workers back to full time this month BY NANCY SPENCER — The salary for one permanent DHI Media Editor full-time chief of the fire depart- [email protected] ment shall be $1,815.63-$2,268.54 per bi-weekly pay period. DELPHOS — City workers and — The salary range for one per- administration are about to start manent full-time superintendent of logging 40 hours a week once again. water shall be $2,018.81-$2,246.98 Mayor Michael Gallmeier intro- per bi-weekly pay period and must duced legislation to put all admin- hold a Water Operator III License. istration and department heads back — The salary range for one per- on a 40-hour work week at the Dec. manent full-time superintendent 15 council meeting and council of wastewater shall be $2,018.81- heard it on second reading Monday. $2,246.98 per bi-weekly pay peri- “It’s time to get everyone back od and must hold a Wastewater to work full time,” Gallmeier said. Operator III License and must be “The auditor thinks the money is willing to seek a Class IV license there.” when deemed appropriate by the The ordinance sets: Board of Control. — The salary of one permanent — The salary range for one full-time safety/service director permanent full-time maintenance shall be $2,167.36-$2,709.19 per superintendent shall be $1,981.22 to bi-weekly pay period, payable 1/3 $2,067.02 per bi-weekly pay period. from the General Fund, 1/3 from — The salary range for one the Sewer Fund and 1/3 from the permanent full-time superinten- Water Fund. dent of park maintenance shall be Delphos Council President Dan Hirn, left, and Councilman Mark Clement discuss setting a — The salary range for one per- $1,981.22-$2,067.02 per bi-weekly committee meeting to begin talks on the Marion and Washington Township contracts for fire manent full-time chief of the police pay period. and rescue service. While the contracts are not set to expire, Clement would like to start department shall be $1,815.63 to gathering information. (DHI Media/Nancy Spencer) $2,268.54 per bi-weekly pay period. See WORK, page 12

Upfront Chief Cook warns Bus trip to support residents of phone Memorial Hall A bus trip to Biltmore phishing scam Estate and Asheville, North Carolina, will help benefit the BY STEPHANIE GROVES Fort Jennings Memorial Hall. DHI Media Staff Writer The four-day, three-night [email protected] trip April 13-16 is $394 per person and includes transpor- SPENCERVILLE - During the Monday night village coun- tation, lodging, six meals, a cil meeting, council member Michael Bice told Chief Darin guided tour of Asheville, full- Cook he had been notified by a few village residents that they day visit to Biltmore Estate, have been targeted by phishing scams via phone recently. a guided drive along the Blue “A person with an oriental accent claims to be from the IRS Ridge Parkway, visits to the and tells them they owe money,” Bice said. famous Folk Art Center and St. “Call the police department with a report as soon as pos- Lawrence Basilica and more. sible. Anyone getting these types of calls should try to get For more information or a return phone number, call us and we will call them back,” to reserve a spot, call Judy Cook said. “The IRS does not work that way. First of all, they Schroeder at 419-303-7366. never call nor do they ask for money or money orders and they Losing weight and exercising top the Allianz Life Insurance Company of North do not make threats.” America’s sixth annual New Year’s Resolution Survey for 2015. (MS photo) Councilman John Miller led the meeting in Mayor P.J. Johnson’s absence. Council members passed on third reading an ordinance Sports amending and adopting fees for the village fee schedule. Members also suspended the rules and passed on first read- ing a resolution supporting the Lima Allen County Regional Resolutions focus on Blue Jays tickets Planning Commission (LACRPC) as a planning organization for Allen County. on sale now Village Clerk Dawn Bailey said the planning commission fitness over finances resolution is done each year. St. John’s is selling tick- Council members unanimously elected Miller as president- BY STEPHANIE GROVES Allianz Life Insurance lution that 42 percent of the ets for the following games: pro-tempore. DHI Media Staff Writer Company of North America’s respondents said they would St. John’s at Coldwater “Appointments of the 2015 Committees will be tabled since [email protected] sixth annual New Year’s most likely make and keep. – 6:30 p.m. Friday; and Mayor Johnson is not here,” Miller said. Resolution Survey finds in St. Rita’s Weight St. John’s at home vs. Cook reported that officer Kyle Miller will be the new range After all the gift-giving, 2015 the majority of people Management Program Exercise LCC at 1 p.m. Sunday. officer (firearms instructor) for the department and will attend feasting and family gather- will be more concerned about Physiologist Abe Frieson said Tickets are $6 for adults a two-week training in London at a cost of $1,300. ings during the holiday sea- their waistlines than their wal- before people begin an exercise and $4 for students and will “We supply the weapons and they supply the ammunition,” son, many Americans will lets. The re-occurring trend routine, the first step is to take a be sold in the high school Cook said. “Officer Miller will take his service weapon and a internalize what the new year peaked in 2014 with nearly half Pre-Exercise Health Assessment office during school hours shotgun with him.” will bring for them. Many (49 percent) of respondents - a questionnaire asking health until noon on Friday. As reported at the Dec. 22 council meeting, Village will quietly make personal indicating health and wellness history and lifestyle which gives All tickets will be Administrator Sean Chapman informed council members a promises to themselves in the were the most important focus a recommendation for the next $6 at the door. cracked membrane housing - discovered in September after form of New Year’s resolu- areas for the upcoming year, up action; whether or not to begin the plant went online - would need to be replaced at the water tions to rid themselves of from 43 percent in 2013. a routine; or to see a healthcare treatment plant (WTP) after the first of the year. that “spare tire”, make better Getting more exercise and provider. Forecast financial judgements or spend maintaining a healthful diet more time with family. was the top New Year’s reso- See FITNESS, page 12 Mostly cloudy with See SCAM, page 12 scattered snow showers today with areas of blowing and drifting snow. Hite begins second term in Ohio Senate Highs around 10. Wind chills 5 below SUBMITTED INFORMATION Ohio’s best days are ahead of us.” GOP takes charge to 15 below zero. Prior to his service in the Ohio Senate, WASHINGTON (AP) — In a blend of pageantry Partly cloudy tonight COLUMBUS — On Monday, the Ohio Hite served as a member of the Ohio House of and politics, Republicans took complete control of with a chance of General Assembly held its opening ceremo- Representatives. As a member of the Senate, Congress for the first time in eight years Tuesday, then showers. Lows nies for the 131st General Assembly, officially Hite has twice been appointed chairman of the ran straight into a White House veto threat against around 10 below. marking the beginning of the Senate Standing Committee on their top-priority legislation to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Wind chills 15 new legislative session. Agriculture, overseeing many During the ceremonies, facets of Ohio’s largest indus- Republicans condemned the unexpected announce- below to 25 below ment, which came at the same time they were savoring zero. See page 2. State Senator Cliff Hite (R– try. Findlay), was sworn in for Senator Hite spent three the fruits of last fall’s elections and speaking brightly his second term in the Ohio decades teaching high school about possible bipartisan compromises in the two years Index Senate, representing the 1st history while coaching football. ahead. District in the state legisla- He has a Bachelor’s Degree in “I’m really optimistic about what we can accom- Obituaries 2 ture’s upper chamber. Senator secondary education from the plish,” said Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, moments State/Local 3 Hite won reelection to the seat University of Kentucky where after he was recognized as leader of the new Republican The Next Generation 4 in the Nov. 4, 2014 General he was himself a student ath- majority on one side of the Capitol. Community 5 Election. lete as the quarterback for the At the other end of the majestic building, Rep. John Sports 6-8 “Since my days as a foot- Wildcats. He resides in Findlay Boehner of Ohio easily won a third term as House Business 9 ball coach, I’ve known that with his wife, Diane. speaker despite attempts by tea party-backed dissi- Classifieds 10 life is about teamwork,” said Hite’s oath of office was dents to topple him. He said the 114th Congress would begin by passing legislation to “develop more North Comics and Puzzles 11 Hite. “Over the past four years, administered by the Honorable Hite Sharon Kennedy, Justice of American energy” among top priorities, adding “We World news 12 we’ve worked together to main- tain a balanced budget, made the Ohio Supreme Court in invite the president to support and sign these bipartisan historic investments in job training and edu- the Senate chamber in the historic Ohio initiatives into law.” cation, and made Ohio a great place to do Statehouse. Prior to the opening ceremonies, business. We’re on the right track again and if Hite was unofficially sworn in by Lydia See GOP, page 12 we keep working together, we can make sure Mahalik, the mayor of the City of Findlay. 2

2 — The Herald Wednesday, January 7, 2015 www.delphosherald.com For The Record Ohio Department Eight fatalities over OBITUARY The Delphos of Aging urges Herald Nancy Spencer, editor New Year’s holiday Ray Geary, general manager winter precautions INFORMATION SUBMITTED Delphos Herald, Inc. Lori Goodwin Silette, COLUMBUS (AP) Planning includes COLUMBUS – Eight people were killed on Ohio’s circulation manager — With snow and bitter having an emergency roadways during the 2015 New Year’s holiday, a five- cold forecast for much kit, a backup supply day reporting period beginning at midnight Dec. 31 and The Delphos Herald of the state this week, of medications, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. (USPS 1525 8000) is published the Ohio Department of spare batteries or other This is a decrease from 2013, the most recent compa- daily except Sundays, Tuesdays and Holidays. Aging is urging older options for medical rable reporting period of five-days, in which 12 people The Delphos Herald is deliv- adults to take safety equipment in case of were killed. ered by carrier in Delphos for precautions. power failure. Officials During this year’s reporting period, troopers arrested $1.82 per week. Same day Department direc- also advise carrying a 365 drivers for impaired driving. In addition, troop- delivery outside of Delphos is tor Bonnie Burman cellphone and being ers cited 479 people with aggressive driving, arrested Anita L. Topp done through the post office says older people are extra careful in icy and 183 motorists for drug-related offenses, and cited 982 for Allen, Van Wert or Putnam Counties. Delivery outside of at increased risk for snowy conditions to people for safety belt violations. July 3, 1948-Jan. 4, 2015 these counties is $117 per year. reasons, including that avoid falls. For a complete statistical recap of the Patrol’s DELPHOS — Anita L. Entered in the post office they can lose body heat The department also holiday enforcement, visit statepatrol.ohio.gov/doc/ (Augsburger) Topp, 66, of in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as more quickly and could encourages all Ohioans NewYearHoliday_2015_PIO.pdf. Delphos passed away on Periodicals, postage paid at be taking medications to check on older rela- The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to Sunday at The Cleveland Delphos, Ohio. that affect the body’s tives and neighbors report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well as drug Clinic in Cleveland. ability to regulate its during extreme weather activity. She was born July 3, 405 North Main St. 1948, in Bluffton, to Denver TELEPHONE 695-0015 temperature. conditions. Office Hours and Pauline (Showalter) 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Augsburger. Both preceded POSTMASTER: her in death. Send address changes She was united in marriage to THE DELPHOS HERALD, FROM THE ARCHIVES to John Vogt on Jan. 17, 1970. 405 N. Main St. He preceded her in death on Delphos, Ohio 45833 One Year Ago digits. Steve Jettinghoff led all scor- club rooms. Cards were played after the Oct. 30, 1988. She then mar- “We have not seen conditions like ers with 22, 14 in the final period. meeting with prizes in bid euchre going ried Larry Topp on Nov. 26, these since the Blizzard of 1978,” Scott Suever contributed 12. The Blue to Martha Carder and Bertha Schmelzer; 1994. He survives in Delphos. said Van Wert County Emergency Jay junior varsity had no trouble with in pinochle to Lulu Wahmhoff and She is also survived by CORRECTIONS Management Director Rick McCoy. Coldwater in the first three periods but Cecilia Kindley; and in 500 to Agnes three sons, John D. Vogt Jr. of In the Tri-county area, Allen County had to hang on in the final period to keep Deffenbaugh and Mary K. Williams. Marysville, Jeff (Laura) Vogt The Delphos Herald wants remained at a Level 2 Roadway Advisory a 45-41 victory. of Duluth, Georgia, and Jason to correct published errors in throughout the recent storm. Putnam 75 Years Ago – 1940 (Sarah) Vogt of Wapakoneta; its news, sports and feature County Sheriff Michael Chandler lifted 50 Years Ago – 1965 So that Delphos children and adults one daughter; Jenny (Jamey) articles. To inform the news- his county’s Level 3 Roadway Advisory Delphos Lions Club held its first as well will have a place to enjoy ice Grogg of Blanchester; one room of a mistake in published at 1 p.m. Tuesday. meeting of the year Tuesday eve- skating, Henry A. Lang, local canal brother; Roger (Linda) information, call the editorial ning at NuMaude’s Restaurant. John foreman, has placed another board at the Augsburger of Bluffton; six department at 419-695-0015. grandchildren, Nicholas, 25 Years Ago – 1990 Pitsenbarger, chairman of the World’s Third Street falls and the water has been Corrections will be published Matthew and Regan Grogg, St. John’s High School students Fair Tour of 1965, announced that he raised about eight inches. The new water on this page. Dena Kemper, Bryan Kimmet, Jenny is lining up his committee. A letter of covers the old ice and will provide a Victoria Vogt and Samantha Langhals and Mike Kroeger were recent- thanks was read for eye glasses sent fine lighted ice skating rink as the lights and Hannah Vogt. ly named top scorers for their grades on to New Eyes for the Needy. William from the alley between Second and She was preceded in death the American Legion Americanism test Hinton, president of the local club, Third streets shine on the canal. by her grandson, Alex Grogg. sponsored by Delphos Post 268. The announced that the Jan. 19 meeting The members of the board of directors Anita worked at St. BIRTHS tests will now be judged on the county will be held at Emmanual Lutheran of the Allen County Agriculture Society Rita’s Medical Center as a level. Kimmet and Kemper, seniors, Church in Van Wert as part of a zone (Delphos Fair Board) met Wednesday Registered Nurse in oncology A girl was born Jan. 3 at Langhals, a junior, and Kroeger, a soph- get-together. night at the Eagle Shoe Store for reorga- for 32 years, where she dedi- Van Wert County Hospital to omore, will receive their awards at the One of the highlights of the Hootenany nization. Ed. H. Hoelderle, L. R. Stemen cated her life to her patients. Brad and Audra Mohler of Legion post’s February banquet. and Variety Show to be staged Feb. 27 at and Frank Kurber were recognized as She was a member of Trinity Delphos. Changing Times Chapter of the Ohio Jefferson High auditorium will be the members of the board. They were re- United Methodist Church, the ST. RITA’S Children Conservation League met at appearance of Jimmy Newman, well elected at the annual election held on the Red Hat Society, the Mother’s A girl was born Jan. 2 to the home of Gertie Fischer for their known to fans of the “Grand Ole Opry”. last day of the 1939 fair. Club and was a member of Amie and Jesse Lindeman of business meeting conducted by Mary The Hootenany is being sponsored by The Rev. C. A. Ford, pastor of the St. Rita’s Alumni Association. Delphos. Ellen Hemker. Devotions were given by the Delphos Police Department with Pilgrim Church on South Bredeick She was a 1966 graduate of Diane Mueller. Fischer and co-hostess funds derived from it to be used to Street, has completed a permanent Bluffton High School and Alice Davey entertained the group with form a uniformed police auxiliary for record of the founding of the church in was a 1969 graduate of St. various Christmas games. Prizes were Delphos and for additional equipment Delphos and the building of the pres- Rita’s School of Nursing. She awarded to Lavera Hanf, Hemker and for the present police department. ent structure. The Pilgrim mission was enjoyed gardening, gambling, LOTTERY JoAnn Liebrecht. Bettie Ludwick was installed as presi- started in Delphos in November 1934 golfing and playing cards. She The St. John’s Blue Jays came from dent of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and organized as a church in June 1936. was a devoted and dedicated CLEVELAND (AP) — behind in the last period to steal the Tuesday evening. The installation cer- The present church building was started wife, mother and grandmoth- These Ohio lotteries were victory from the Coldwater Cavaliers, emonies were conducted following a pot- on April 23, 1938, and the first services er, and loved spending time drawn Tuesday: 61-45. 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STATE/LOCAL Gallmeier presents State of City address As Mayor of the City of Delphos, it is my ments, plowed or salted 22 winter weather process equipment companies and evaluating As with our other departments, we also honor and privilege to give the State of the events, and used around 5300 gallons of salt their equipment. Our goal is to provide our saw a shift in personnel in the Fire and Rescue City address. The City of Delphos has seen brine to pretreat the streets. Along with all of community with a long term solution. The department. Kevin Streets was promoted to many changes over the past year. Some were this, they also had the majority of the 23 water staff continues to work on the lift stations Fire chief and Roy Hoehn to platoon chief. the result of adverse happenings in late 2013. leaks in that same time period. Of course, all and sewers around town to keep problems Due to retirements and a resignation, Scott With retirements, resignations and unavoid- the winter weather also takes its toll on our from occurring or to fix them when needed. Warnement and Brandon Webb are our new able layoffs, the City workforce went from streets and alleys. The maintenance crew used Jeff Stockwell transferred from maintenance full time firefighters. Grant money total- 49 full time employees to 34. With fewer 2804 gallons of tar, 211 tons of stone and 15 department to the Wastewater Department. ing $12,000 was used to bring our 36 hour employees, some of our services have been tons of cold patch to repair the streets and The Parks and Recreation Department firefighters to level 1 fireman (95 percent affected and have taken longer to complete. alleys. Also on their list were other routine continues to improve its facilities through are now Level 1), we also received $38,000 In spite of these adverse conditions, we have maintenance tasks such as changing lights, much appreciated donations and the help of to replace our 20 year old EMS cots, and continued to strive to provide the best service painting streets, and OUPS calls for marking volunteers. These improvements continue to $10,000 from generous donations for turn possible. In May, 2014, the voters of Delphos our utilities for construction. make our City parks the best in the area. The out gear and training. There were over 1,200 passed an additional .25% income tax ear- Our Water Department saw the resigna- swimming pool opened on Memorial Day, calls for service for the Fire and Rescue. The marked for our Parks and Recreation. This tion of Tim Williams, and the promotion and closed Aug. 24. Even with the cool sum- department continues with the inspections in turn, will free up much needed relief for of Todd Haunhorst to water superintendent. mer, we had over 15,000 swimmers enjoying of buildings and school education programs, our general fund in 2015. In 2014, we also Jon Brenneman was transferred from the our pool. The football season saw 49 games and supplied 550 free smoke detectors to our received word that Lakeview Farms would Wastewater department to the Water depart- played on the field this fall. The concert community in a new program for fire safety. be bringing an additional 200 new jobs to ment. Along with producing our water and series on Sunday’s by the Rotary Club, and City council also saw two resignations last Delphos, and will be locating to the Reser ongoing routine maintenance our water the July 4th festival by the Kiwanis, drew year. Dan Hirn was chosen to replace Kim building. I want to thank all the people who department flushed hydrants throughout the large crowds and are great attractions for the Riddell as Council President. The Republican helped make this happen. We will continue City in September, installed a new 2 inch citizens of Delphos and the surrounding area. Party Committee will be interviewing for a to work to give the citizens of Delphos the water line on Jackson St., and two of the lime The Police Department responded to over replacement for the Council at Large seat best service we can and be prudent with our sludge lagoons were cleaned with the help of 4,700 calls for service, 103 car accidents that was vacated due to Kevin Osting’s res- spending. the State. They collected 20 required water and made over 500 separate arrests. We ignation. Council has passed 63 pieces of Our staff at the City building continues to samples and submitted them to the EPA for moved the dispatch duties to the Allen County legislation, has a temporary budget in place provide the administrative support to keep copper and lead content analysis. The reports Sherriff Department on July 1st. This was for 2015, and will be working to approve a our city running. After an extensive search came back with no high levels. The City done to support the budget and allows more permanent budget by the March 31 deadline. and vetting of candidates, we hired Shane treated 271,961,000 gallons of water in 2014, officers to be on the streets. The Police Council and the Administration will continue Coleman as the new Safety/Service Director. with the highest amount being on February Department received over $11,000 in gener- to work diligently to serve the citizens of Shane brings a lot of experience in govern- 21st with 1,318,756 gallons treated due to a ous donations and $1,023 in forfeiture money. Delphos and to improve our City in 2015. ment and I believe he will be a great asset to large water line break. These funds continue to assist in paying for We have all worked together and I feel that the city. The staff at Wastewater spent the major- training and other expenses. The department our City is moving in a positive direction. In our Maintenance Department, we saw ity of their time in 2014 addressing issues continues to work with the schools for the I want to thank everyone for their patience, the retirement of Jeff Rostorfer and the addi- occurring at the plant. They continue to work DARE programs, conduct seat belt awareness support and dedication to the goal of keeping tion of Eric Furry as maintenance superinten- to maximize hydraulic through put while campaigns and using Facebook as a new way our City strong. dent. As you are all aware, last winter was maintaining the best quality of discharge as of law enforcement. Marc Slate was promoted Respectfully submitted, extremely hard on our maintenance depart- possible. The staff and the city’s administra- to assistant chief, Ben Becker to detective and Mayor Michael Gallmeier ment. Our crew, with the help of all depart- tion have spent countless hours contacting Greg Foust to Sergeant. Wassenberg to host American Watercolor Exhibit

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VAN WERT — The 147th Annual International Traveling Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society opens Jan. 24 in the Wendel gallery at the Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday. A free and open-to-the-public recep- tion is planned for 7–9 p.m. Jan. 24 and will feature a concert by inter- national blues musician Radoslav Lorković. Lorković, born in Zagreb, Croatia, moved to the U.S. as a child and at age 20, began touring with Bo Ramsey and the Sliders. Since then his full career has taken “Transparency of Shadows”, Gold Medal of Honor winner by him all over the world from small Stephen Quiller of Creede, Colorado, will be one of the wa- stages to large venues such as tercolor paintings represented at the upcoming 147th Annual the Kennedy Center and Carnegie American Watercolor Exhibit held at the Wassenberg Art Cen- Hall. See more about him at his ter in Van Wert. (Submitted photos) website: www.radoslavlorkovic. com. is a part. For a complete schedule of world. Membership has included Free hors d’oeuvres and spirits the Traveling Exhibition and to see many of the greatest names in will be available for purchase. images of the prize-winning entries, painting throughout the history The AWS annual is one of the visit www.americanwatercolorsoci- of the Society, including the great premiere watercolor exhibits in the ety.org. American Impressionist Childe world. More than 1,200 artists from While inclusion in this exhibi- Hassam, the well-known regional- Radoslav Lorković, international blues musician will perform throughout the United States and tion is itself an honor, participants ists Edward Hopper and Charles at the Wassenberg Art Center during the opening reception for a dozen foreign countries submit- also compete for the Gold, Silver, Burchfield, virtually every mem- the 147th Annual American Watercolor Exhibit. ted their work to a panel of jurors and Bronze Medals of Honor, 11 ber of the important “California chosen from signature members other medals, and nearly $40,000 in School” of watercolorists and of the AWS. Of these submissions prize money. everyone in between, up to and (one per artist), 138 paintings were The American Watercolor including the late great Andrew selected for the exhibition. Forty Society is one of the oldest and Wyeth. paintings from the show are select- most prestigious exhibition societ- The American Watercolor ed for the Traveling Exhibition, ies in the United States. Election Society is located at: 47 Fifth which will tour museums and gal- to the Society as a Signature Avenue, New York, NY; email: leries across the country during the Member is one of the most info@americanwatercolorsociety. next year of which the Wassenberg sought-after honors in the painting org; and phone: 212-206-8986. Frigid temperatures to follow snowfall CINCINNATI (AP) — The heaviest snowfall possibly as low as 20 to 30 check supplies of flashlights, Ohioans were warned to pre- was in a band stretching below zero. batteries, bottled water and pare for single-digit tempera- from west-central to south- Duke Energy in south- medicines. Columbia Gas Of tures and wind chills below east Ohio, where some areas western Ohio said it was pre- Ohio in central Ohio warned zero as snowfall that caused received as much as 4 to pared for increased demand, customers not to use ovens or hazardous road conditions in 6 inches, said Mike Kurz, but advised customers to ranges to heat homes. many areas moved out of the a meteorologist with the state on Tuesday. National Weather Service’s Overnight snowfall led to Wilmington office. He said slow morning commutes on temperatures would continue hazardous roads, with many dropping overnight. sheriffs issuing road adviso- The forecast for ries and some school districts Wednesday night into canceling or delaying classes. Thursday called for even Authorities reported numer- colder conditions, with tem- ous traffic accidents across peratures below zero for most the state. of the state and wind chills Allen County Cattlemen’s Association scholarships available

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COMMUNITY LANDMARK Ringing in the new year THRIFT SHOP WORKERS JAN. 8-10 THURSDAY: Sue Vasquez, Ruth Calvelage, Eloise with a party for 24 Shumaker, Sharon Wannemacker, Kathy Vorst and Helen Kimmet. BY LOVINA EICHER Long John Rolls FRIDAY: Darlene Kemper, Doris Brotherwood, Darla 1 cup lukewarm water Rahrig, Norma Vonderembse, Mary Jane Watkins and Marge This is the final day of 2014 as I write. A 2 packages active dry yeast Kaverman. brand new year awaits us. May God be our 1 cup milk SATURDAY: Ann Schaffner, Del Knippen, Julie Fuerst guide as we travel into the unknown future. 2 large eggs, beaten and Martha Etzkron. Sister Emma, Jacob and family, and sisters 1/2 cup butter or margarine THRIFT SHOP HOURS: 3-7 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 Middle Point Verena and Susan and all the girls’ special 2/3 cup sugar p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Welcome Sign friends plan to be here for supper tonight. We 1/2 teaspoon salt To volunteer, contact Volunteer Coordinator Barb Haggard will then play games such as Aggravation, Pinch of ground nutmeg at the Thrift Shop at 419-692-2942 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mancala, Connect Four, checkers, and various 6 to 7 cups bread flour other games to keep 24 people entertained until Vegetable oil for frying CALENDAR OF midnight. The children enjoy staying awake to Frosting, optional see the new year arrive. Joe and I would much Pour the water into a small bowl, and then EVENTS rather get some extra sleep, but it’s fun to see add the yeast and stir until completely dissolved. the excitement. Everyone will sleep here and we Set aside. Scald the milk and let cool to luke- TODAY will have brunch together tomorrow. We will set warm. Add the milk to the dissolved yeast. 9 a.m. - noon — Putnam up beds and air mattresses in the basement for Blend together eggs, butter or margarine, County Museum is open, 202 the boys and the rest will sleep upstairs or on the sugar, salt, and nutmeg until well blended, COLUMN E. Main St., Kalida. couches. The number of people has grown from and then add to the milk and yeast mixture. Announce you or your family member’s 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — The last year. We add tables to our big dining room Gradually add flour until the dough is elastic Delphos Museum of Postal table, making enough room to set it up for 24. and easy to handle. Knead until you form a birthday in our Happy Birthday column. History, 339 N. Main St., is We will have a gift exchange too. round ball. Put in a bowl and cover with wax Complete the coupon below and return it to open. Saturday evening the youth in our church dis- paper. Put it in a warm place and let rise until The Delphos Herald newsroom, 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite trict went Christmas caroling to the older people doubled in size, about 2 hours. Punch down 405 North Main St., Delphos, OH 45833. at Delphos Senior Citizen in the church and neighborhood. Instead of hav- and divide the dough into 2 large pieces. Roll Please use the coupon also to make changes, Center, 301 Suthoff St. ing to deal with snow, it was rain. It wasn’t too out each piece to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into Noon — Rotary Club bad until they were all back at our neighbor’s. 7-inch oblong pieces. Let rise again. additions or to delete a name from the column. meets at The Grind. The 30 youth all gathered here earlier in the Heat vegetable shortening in a deep pan to THE DELPHOS HERALD 6 p.m. — Shepherds of month to exchange names and play games. How a depth of 2 to 3 inches until very hot. Fry the HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLUMN blessed we can be to have such a well-behaved rolls in batches until golden, 2 minutes on each Christ Associates meet in the Name St. John’s Chapel. group. Everyone brought snacks and we had hot side. Frosting may be added if desired, once the dog sandwiches. Saturday evening they all took rolls have cooled. 6:30 p.m. — Delphos Address Kiwanis Club meets at the snacks to enjoy after caroling. The girls were Long John rolls cannot be frozen or stored; Eagles Lodge, 1600 E. Fifth happy with the gifts they received. they should be eaten the day they are made. Timothy brought us a deer one evening. It St. was a big doe and had a lot of meat. Joe wants Name Birthday 7 p.m. — Bingo at St. to make summer sausage and jerky with it. John’s Little Theatre. Yesterday Mose sent a 5-gallon bucket full of Name Birthday Delphos Civil Service deer meat from a doe he shot yesterday morn- Name Birthday Commission meets at ing. We are so thankful for the meat. We all love Municipal Building. jerky so the children are hoping Joe gets some Name Birthday 7:30 p.m. — Hope Lodge made before going back to work. 214 Free and Accepted On Sunday, our church had its annual Telephone (for verification) Masons, Masonic Temple, Christmas potluck. There was so much food. Check one: North Main Street. Pasta casseroles, potato casseroles, ham and 9 p.m. — Fort Jennings cheese sandwiches, a variety of salads, pies, º Please add to birthday list Lions Club meets at the cakes, bars, cookies, puddings, etc. There was º Please delete from birthday list Outpost Restaurant. more than enough food. Please make change on birthday list We still don’t have snow. We have a few flur- º THURSDAY ries now and then. It’s so different than last year. 9-11 a.m. — The Delphos Yesterday morning the mercury on the ther- Canal Commission Museum, mometer dipped down to a cold 12 degrees for 241 N. Main St., is open. a while. Son Benjamin, 15, left for work around 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — The 5:30 a.m. Then around 6 a.m., Joe, son Joseph, Delphos Museum of Postal 12, and I traveled the eight miles to town to get Read it. Live it. Love it! History, 339 N. Main St., is some groceries. The ride was nice and cozy with One look at The Delphos Herald and open. the heater going in the buggy. How spoiled we 11:30 a.m. — Mealsite feel since we used to travel in an open buggy you’re sure to fall in love with it. For the at Delphos Senior Citizen when we lived in Indiana. When we made the Center, 301 Suthoff St. move to Michigan almost 11 years ago I needed time to adjust to driving in a covered buggy. best in business, entertainment, sports 3-7 p.m. — The Interfaith Now I would have a hard time getting used to Thrift Store is open for shop- driving in an open buggy—especially in the rain and local news, there is no better source. ping. and cold winter months. 8 p.m. — American I made cinnamon rolls and Long John rolls The Eicher family enjoys these yummy Call today to start delivery tomorrow. Legion Post 268, 415 N. over the Christmas holiday. I’ll share the recipes Long John rolls from Lovina’s kitchen. State St. for Long John rolls. (Submitted photo) 419-695-0015 FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. — Delphos Optimist Club, A&W Drive- In, 924 E. Fifth St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — The Happy Delphos Museum of Postal History, 339 N. Main St., is Birthday open. JAN. 8 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Logan Kortokrax We Fetch You More Interfaith Thrift Store is open Nikki Conley for shopping. 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[email protected] Whatever Brewer said to his troops worked as the Panthers PAULDING — The St. outscored the Blue Jays 8-0 John’s Blue Jays used a fast on baskets by Alex Arellano, start to defeat the Paulding Edwards and Treston Gonzales Panthers 63-40 in non-league to cut the lead down to 25-18. boys basketball at the Jungle Grothouse scored the final Tuesday night. seven points of the first half for The Blue Jays started the the Blue Jays with a triple and game as they usually do with a pair of bank shots. Gonzales Andy Grothouse scoring the scored in the paint while being first points of the game with a fouled and his 3-point play 3-pointer. Jarrett Sitton quick- brought the Panthers within ly answered with a baseline 32-21 at the half. Ottoville senior Brandt Landin pops a pull-up jump- basket for the Panthers. St. Paulding again reduced the er over Tinora’s Nathan Drewes during his 43-point John’s went on a 13-1 run Blue Jay lead to single digits outburst in the Big Green’s 21-point home victoryt as Grothouse added another as Gonzales scored on a layup Tuesday night at Heckman Gym. (DHI Media/Kenny triple and Alex Odenweller after a steal by the defense Poling) chipped in a pair of triples to start the third period. Hays to fuel the Blue Jay offense. began to heat up for St. John’s, Corbin Edwards scored the hitting pull-up jumpers from next four points of the contest the paint as the Blue Jays’ Landin erupts for 43 for the Panthers with a pair of lead grew to 41-23. Arellano free throws and a jumper from St. John’s players Tyler Conley, Austin Heiing, Evan hit a jumper from the lane and the top of the key. St. John’s Hays and Alex Odenweller swarms Paulding’s Alex a Gonzales putback kept the in Big Green triumph Evan Hays added the final Arellano during non-league boys cage action Tues- Panthers within striking dis- day at Paulding. (DHI Media/Larry Heiing) By JIM METCALFE points of the opening quarter tance at 41-29. Tyler Conley DHI Media Sports Editor with a spin move in the paint connected on a pair of free [email protected] to give the Blue Jays a 18-7 Elwer. “Our players executed quarter as Odenweller drained a tosses for St. John’s with 2.9 lead. the game plan to perfection triple and Hays scored a layup seconds remaining in the third OTTOVILLE — Ottoville head boys basketball coach Todd “We’ve came out ready to and worked hard to earn the on a fast break. After Austin quarter before Gonzales nailed Turnwald wasn’t pleased with his team’s play the last two play for eight straight games early lead.” Heiing grabbed an offensive a buzzer-beater for Paulding. games — losses to Crestview and Lincolnview. to open the season,” com- The Blue Jay offense con- rebound and put it back to give So much so he served notice to his crew — one way was mented Blue Jay coach Aaron tinued to roll to start the second St. John’s a 25-9 lead, Paulding See JAYS, page 8 in the form of a new starting lineup with freshmen Nick Moorman and Brendon Siefker in it for Tuesday’s home non- league encounter with Tinora at L.W. Heckman Gymnasium. However, it was a senior veteran — Brandt Landin — that took it most to heart, erupting for 43 points every which way in pacing the Green and Gold to a 72-51 whipping of the Rams. Colts owner eager to face “We were not happy after our last two games. We did not guard anyone and we have to guard to be successful,” Turnwald explained. “It started after church on Sunday and we told our guys that players would be held accountable from Manning’s Broncos in playoffs now on. That was a tough practice that afternoon and it gave our players two choices: either sit and pout or respond. They responded.” By MICHAEL MAROT age 38. Manning will turn 39 in March contention. According to sources, Landin’s total tied the 43 scored by Associated Press and Irsay noted that Manning could A month later, Indy kicked off the alum Jerry Hoersten. defy the odds because he’s still playing rebuilding process by taking Luck with His effort including three triples and 12-of-14 from the INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Irsay fig- at such a high level. the top pick and it didn’t take long for free-throw line. He even added seven boards, four steals and ured the road to Indianapolis’ next Those talks became more important the former Colts star and the new Colts two blocks. Super Bowl title eventually would go a year later when Manning star to embark on a collision “Coach wasn’t happy with us and he worked us hard in through Peyton Manning’s new team. missed the entire season course. practice leading up to this game,” Landin noted. “He basically He never anticipated it would hap- because of a nerve injury Manning led the Broncos wanted us to elevate our games and we did. We worked and pen this fast. that weakened his right arm. to three straight AFC West played hard. I got into a nice, smooth flow offensively because Heading into Sunday’s division- Without their star quarter- titles and last year’s Super of that and because my teammates were looking to me to do al-round game against the Broncos, back, the usually strong Bowl. so.” the Colts’ owner said Tuesday that Colts stumbled to a 2-14 Luck, meanwhile, won It started from the get-go as he downed seven points in Hollywood couldn’t have created a mark. 33 regular-season games, the opening period, helping the Big Green (5-4) get to a 13-2 better script than Manning vs. Andrew Irsay was forced to decide reached the playoffs in each lead on his 3-ball at the 1:54 mark. The Rams’ Jacob Miller Luck. whether to keep a potentially proficient of his first three NFL seasons and cap- (10 markers, 7 boards, 3 blocks) scored from in the lane but The winner earns a ticket to the but injured and soon-to-be 35-year- tured the last two AFC South titles. Morman tipped in a miss with 1.4 ticks on the board for a 15-4 AFC Championship game. The loser old quarterback with a high salary-cap Last weekend’s wild-card win over edge for the home unit. heads home to contemplate what must number or rebuild immediately. His Cincinnati set up Sunday’s rematch be fixed before Round 4 of this quar- answer came on the final day of the with Manning’s Broncos, who won See LANDIN, page 8 terback duel takes place sometime next 2011 season. 31-24 in the season opener. season. Two months later, Irsay made an Manning won a league record Irsay said he and then-team presi- emotional announcement that Manning fifth MVP last season after shattering dent Bill Polian started discussing how and the Colts were parting ways. Even Tom Brady’s single-season record for and when to transition from Manning to then, Irsay insisted he wanted Manning touchdown passes (55) and he has the his eventual successor in 2010, deter- to get another shot at a Super Bowl Broncos (12-4) back in the Super Bowl Bengals’ defense mining at that time that most prominent title while the revamped Colts would hunt. set for overhaul quarterbacks started declining at about attempt to put themselves back into By JOE KAY who left as a free agent. It Associated Press turned out to be a big setback. Ada nips Jennings on Conley’s buzzer-beater Cincinnati got little pres- CINCINNATI — The sure on the quarterback dur- By JIM COX Ada got as close as two points in the third period but Bengals’ defense is headed ing many games — Andrew DHI Media Correspondent Van Sossan put back his own miss at the buzzer to lead for a makeover. Luck was sacked only once in [email protected] 48-42. A unit that ranked among the Colts’ 26-10 playoff vic- The shooting was impressive by both teams. Fort the league’s best the last few tory on Sunday. The Bengals FORT JENNINGS — Twelve Ada 3-pointers, the last Jennings ended at 50 percent on 23 of 46 from the field years and steadied Cincinnati managed only 20 sacks, few- one at the final buzzer by sophomore Owen Conley, and 80 percent, 8 of 10, from the stripe. Ada shot 44 to four straight playoff appear- est in the NFL and second- told the story Tuesday night as the Bulldogs nipped Fort percent, 18 of 41, from the field and 73 percent, 11 of ances is showing some wear fewest in franchise history for Jennings 59-58 in a well-played game. 15, from the line. The Musketeers won the boards 26-17 and tear. The Bengals kept it a 16-game schedule. Ada is now 3-3, while the Musketeers fall to 2-6. but the Bulldogs had fewer turnovers, 10-15. generally intact last season The defensive line will be The hosts led from early in the second quarter until “It makes us tough to guard when we’re hitting and it slid from third to 22nd a main focus in free agency late in the final period, frequently by as many as 10 or shots,” said Coach Sautter. “We need to improve defen- overall in yards allowed. and the draft. 12 points. With the Musketeers up 52-46 and 5:39 left sively but we got enough stops down the stretch. We The starting cornerbacks “We need to improve the in the game, the tide turned. Ada senior Levi Bass split were just fortunate that we had the ball last. It was a are all in their 30s guys who we have, a pair at the line and junior Blake Willeke rattled huge win, got us to .500, nice to see the ball go and the line isn’t the the guys who are com- in a 3-pointer from the left corner — 52-50, through the hoop a few times.” same with tackle ing back here next Jennings at 4:43. Von Sossan and Kehres had 14 points each for Geno Atkins strug- year,” Guenther said. Musketeer junior point guard Alex Berelsman Fort Jennings, as did Sautter, Willeke and Grant gling to return to “We need to improve hit senior Austin Kehres for an back-door layup McBride for Ada. form after a knee them and continue to to lead by four but Bulldog junior Brayden Sautter 59 Fort Jennings (6-2) won the jayvee game 50-47. injury. Also, there improve, and we need tripled from the left corner, then hit two free The Musketeers’ balanced scoring was led by Luke are questions about lineback- to infuse some new players, throws to put Ada up 55-54 at 2:45. Fort Jennings Trentman and Ian Finn with eight apiece. er Vontaze Burfict, who is to be honest with you.” senior Connor Wallenhorst’s spinning layup got Ada (2-4) was led by Seth Evans with 18. expected to have a second One main concern is the lead back but Sautter hit the second of two free Fort Jennings visits Columbus Grove Saturday knee operation soon. Atkins, who was an aver- throws to tie it at 56 with 1:29 left. night. It’s time for change. After age player — three sacks, Fort Jennings held the ball for over a minute Ada (59) a fourth straight opening- 34 tackles — in his first before Berelsman again found Kehres on a back- Bass 8, Sautter 14, Willeke 14, Conley 6, round playoff loss, the play- year back from reconstruc- door cut — 58-56, Musketeers, with 0:08 on the 58 McBride 14, Lee 1, Bailey 2. Totals 7/16-11/22- ers sense it. tive knee surgery. Atkins led clock. After an Ada timeout, Sautter hurried down 12/16-59. “I’m all for it, man,” tackle all interior NFL linemen in court and hit Conley on the left wing. Conley’s 3-point- Fort Jennings (58) Domata Peko said. “Whatever sacks when he was healthy, er hit nothing but net. There was 0:00.4 left, not enough Berelsman 4, Wallenhorst 8, Van Sossan 14, Grone 4, can help our team get bet- but didn’t get much pressure time for the Musketeers to get off another shot. Kehres 14, Neidert 2, Finn 2, Wehri 8, Metzger 2. Totals ter, that’s what we need to up the middle this season. “Brayden said just give me the ball and I’ll either get 19/35-4/10-8/10-58. do. This being one-and-done, The question is whether it to the basket or I’ll find somebody,” said Ada coach Score by quarters: there’s no good feeling in he’ll be back in form next Chris Sautter, Brayden’s father. “He was able to push it Ada 16 11 15 17 - 59 that. season. up the floor hard. Owen Conley is a really good 3-point Fort Jennings 19 18 11 10 - 58 “We’ve got to get better “I sure hope so because shooter for us, he spotted up, was wide open, and he hit Three-point goals: Ada 11; Fort Jennings, Kehres 2, as a unit, get better as a team. we need him to be that way,” the shot.” Von Sossan 2. And it starts this offseason. Guenther said. “Otherwise After a back-and-forth first quarter, Fort Jennings Rebounds: Ada 15/3 off.; FJ 30/11 off. (Wehri/Grone Hopefully we can pick up we need to go find a new led 19-16. Ada scored the first four points in the second 6). Assists: Ada 11, FJ 12 (Berelsman 9). Steals: Ada some guys in free agency or inside rusher. period to lead 20-19 but it was all Musketeers for the 6, FJ 4 (Berelsman 2). Turnovers: Ada 4, FJ 6. Fouls: draft some really talented “He was just a guy out next six minutes. Fort Jennings led 37-27 at the half, by Ada 9, FJ 12. guys and that’ll help us out.” there. We need to get him which time senior Nick Van Sossan had 12 points, and JV score: 50-47 (FJ). The Bengals brought back back to where he was, being the home team was shooting 52 percent (14 of 27) from ——————— most of their defense last sea- that game-wrecker there the field. Ada hit only 36 percent (9 of 25) from the son. The only significant loss inside. If he gets back to that, field in the first 16 minutes but the ‘Dogs would heat See ADA, page 8 was end Michael Johnson, it makes my job a lot easier.” up significantly thereafter. www.delphosherald.com Wednesday, January 7, 2015 The Herald — 7 Johnson, Martinez, Smoltz, 2015 Hall of Fame Voting Associated Press

549 votes cast, 412 needed Biggio elected to Hall of Fame Randy Johnson 534 (97.3), Pedro Martinez 500 (91.1), John Smoltz 455 (82.9), Craig Biggio 454 (82.7), Mike Piazza 384 (69.9), Jeff Bagwell 306 (55.7), Tim Raines By RONALD BLUM out 3,154, led the major leagues time,” Biggio said. “Maybe 302 (55.0), Curt Schilling 215 (39.2), Roger Clemens 206 Associated Press in ERA five times and in 2004 it does mean a little bit more (37.5), Barry Bonds 202 (36.8), Lee Smith 166 (30.2), helped the Boston Red Sox to this year.” Edgar Martinez 148 (27.0), Alan Trammell 138 (25.1), NEW YORK — Randy Johnson, their first World Series title in The quartet will be Mike Mussina 135 (24.6), Jeff Kent 77 (14.0), Fred Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz, a trio 86 years. inducted in Cooperstown on McGriff 71 (12.9), Larry Walker 65 (11.8), Gary Sheffield of star pitchers who dominated in an era He followed Juan Marichal July 26. The BBWAA had 64 (11.7), Mark McGwire 55 (10.0), x-Don Mattingly 50 of offense, were elected to baseball’s (1983) as the second Dominican not voted in four players (9.1), Sammy Sosa 36 (6.6), Nomar Garciaparra 30 (5.5). Hall of Fame on Tuesday along with Hall-of-Famer. Eleven inches together since selecting Joe By receiving fewer than 27 votes (less than 5 per- Craig Biggio, the first time since 1955 shorter than Johnson, Martinez DiMaggio, Gabby Hartnett, cent), Carlos Delgado 21 (3.8), Troy Percival 4 (0.7), writers selected four players in one year. pitched with exceptional inten- Ted Lyons and Dazzy Vance Aaron Boone and Tom Gordon 2 (0.4), Darin Erstad 1 The Big Unit, Martinez and sity. 60 years earlier. (0.2) and Rich Aurilia, Tony Clark, Jermaine Dye, Cliff Smoltz easily earned induction “My body would Smoltz Mike Piazza fell 28 votes Floyd, Brian Giles, Eddie Guardado and Jason Schmidt 0 on their first tries and Biggio change half an hour short but increased his per- are no longer eligible for election by the BBWAA. made it on the third attempt before the game and centage to 69.9 from 57.8 in x-final year on ballot, eligible for consideration by the after falling two votes shy last I would just become this seri- 2013 and 62.2 last year. Expansion Era Committee in 2017. year. Steroids-tainted stars ous, focused person because Clemens received 37.5 percent and Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, my dad reminded me you’ve Bonds 36.8 percent. Clemens, the only Mark McGwire and Sammy got to be serious about your 7-time Cy Young winner, started at 37.6 Sosa remained far from elec- job,” Martinez recalled. “I saw percent in 2013 and dropped to 35.4 tion. everybody as an enemy and last year; Bonds, the only 7-time MVP, MLB Free Agency “I realize the cloud has cov- I saw everybody as like in a began at 36.2 and fell to 34.7. ered a multitude of so many jungle: You just kill to survive. McGwire, in his ninth and next- Johnson Associated Press to a $30 million, three-year different people and I realize And that’s the intensity and to-last year of eligibility, received 10 contract. that the media and people have the focus I had to keep to do percent, down from 11 last year and Free Agent Signings SEATTLE (1) — Signed a hard time distinguishing and determin- it every day on a day-to-day basis. And less than half his peak of 23.6 percent NEW YORK — The 54 Nelson Cruz, dh, Baltimore, ing,” Smoltz said. that’s the kind of chip on the shoulder that in 2008. Sosa was on 6.6 percent of the free agents who have signed, to a $57 million, four-year Johnson, a 5-time Cy Young Award people thought I had, even though that ballot, down from 12.5 in 2013 and 7.2 with name, position, former contract. winner with 303 victories and 4,875 was my way to concentrate and do the day last year but above the 5-percent thresh- club if different, and contract. TEXAS (2) — Re-signed strikeouts, was selected on 534 of 549 to day things that I did in baseball.” old for remaining on next year’s list. The contract information was Colby Lewis, rhp, to a $4 ballots by veteran members of the Smoltz was picked on 455 ballots Jeff Bagwell was at 55.7 percent, fol- obtained by The Associated million, one-year contract; Baseball Writers’ Association (82.9 percent) and will join for- lowed by Tim Raines at 55 percent and Press from player and man- signed Kyuji Fujikawa, rhp, of America. mer Atlanta teammates Greg Curt Schilling at 39.2 percent. Other agement sources:For players Chicago Cubs, to a $1.1 mil- “The Hall of Fame was Maddux and Tom Glavine, players included Lee Smith (30.2), with minor league contracts, lion, one-year contract. never something that I surely who were inducted last sum- Edgar Martinez (27), Alan Trammell letter agreements for major TORONTO (1) — Signed ever thought about,” said mer along with Chicago White (25.1) and Mike Mussina (24.6). league contracts are in paren- Russell Martin, c, Pittsburgh, Johnson, who has been pur- Sox slugger Frank Thomas. Don Mattingly received 9.1 percent theses: to an $82 million, five-year suing a photography career Smoltz, the 1996 NL in his 15th and final appear- AMERICAN LEAGUE contract. since his retirement. Cy Young winner, ance on the ballot. Under a BOSTON (4) — Re-signed ___ The left-hander’s 97.3 was 213-155 with change made by the Hall’s Koji Uehara, rhp, to an $18 NATIONAL LEAGUE percentage was the eighth- 154 saves, the only board last summer, players’ million, two-year contract; ATLANTA (3) — Signed highest in the history of vot- pitcher with 200 eligibility was cut from 15 signed Pablo Sandoval, 3b, Jim Johnson, rhp, Detroit, to ing. wins and 150 saves. years to 10 but the 11-15 San Francisco, to a $95 mil- a $1.6 million, one-year con- “I don’t think people quite Martinez He went 15-4 in the group was grandfathered. lion, five-year contract; tract; signed Nick Markakis, understand how difficult it is postseason. Gary Sheffield (11.7 per- signed Hanley of, Baltimore, to a to be 6-10 and be throwing a ball 60 Biggio appeared on 454 cent) and Nomar Garciaparra Ramirez, lf, Los $44 million, four- feet, 6 inches away,” Johnson said. “In ballots, 42 more than the 75 (5.5) will remain on the bal- Angeles Dodgers, year contract; order to do that, you have to consis- percent needed and up from lot. Among the 17 first-time to an $88 million, signed Alberto tent with your release point and where 68.2 percent in his first appear- Biggio eligibles who will be dropped four-year contract; Callaspo, 3b, you’re landing and your arm slot and all ance and 74.8 percent last year. are Carlos Delgado (3.8 per- signed Justin Masterson, rhp, Oakland, to a $3 million, one- that. For someone 6-1, 6-2, there’s less A catcher who shifted to second cent) and players’ association St. Louis, to a $9.5 million, year contract. body to keep under control, so it’s a lot base and spent three seasons in the out- head Tony Clark, who did not get any one-year contract. CHICAGO (4) — Signed easier.” field, he had 3,060 hits and 668 doubles votes. CHICAGO (4) — Signed Jason Hammel, rhp, Oakland, Martinez, a 3-time Cy Young winner in 20 big-league seasons, all with the Ken Griffey Jr., Trevor Hoffman and Zach Duke, lhp, Milwaukee, to a $20 million, two-year with flamboyance to go along with his Houston Astros. Billy Wagner are among the players to a $15 million, three- contract; signed Jon Lester, fastball, appeared on 500 ballots (91.1 “I was a nervous dog this morning. eligible for the first time in next year’s year contract; signed Adam lhp, Oakland, to a $155 mil- percent). Martinez was 219-100, struck I haven’t been this anxious in a long ballot. LaRoche, 1b, Washington, to lion, six-year contract; signed a $25 million, two-year con- Jason Motte, rhp, St. Louis, tract; signed David Robertson, to a $4.5 million, one-year rhp, New York Yankees, to a contract; signed David Ross, $46 million, four-year con- c, Boston, to a $5 million, Rating officials: How NFL tract; signed Melky Cabrera, two-year contract. of, Toronto, to a $42 million, COLORADO (1) — three-year contract. Signed Nick Hundley, c, CLEVELAND (2) — Baltimore, to a $6.25 million, determines who works postseason Signed Gavin Floyd, rhp, two-year contract. Atlanta, to a $4 million, one- LOS ANGELES (2) — Associated Press Former Giants coach Allie Sherman dies at 91 year contract; signed Scott Signed Brandon McCarthy, NEW YORK — Allie Sherman, the player-friendly coach Downs, lhp, Kansas City, rhp, New York Yankees, to a Echoes of replacement refs. who led the New York Giants to NFL championship games in to a minor league contract $48 million, four-year con- One item in the labor agreement the NFL struck with its his first three seasons with a star-studded but aging roster, has ($800,000). tract; signed Brett Anderson, game officials in 2012 after the lockout called for “all-star” died. He was 91. DETROIT (1) — lhp, Colorado, to a $10 mil- crews working the postseason. Sherman’s family announced Monday that he died Saturday Re-signed Victor Martinez, lion, one-year contract. The NFL Referees Association insisted on it. The league at his Manhattan home. dh, to a $64 million, four-year MIAMI (1) — Signed was so eager to get the regulars back on the field after the “Allie was a great coach and an even better man,” John contract. Michael Morse, of, San replacement officials debacle that it agreed. Mara, Giants’ president and chief executive officer, said. “He HOUSTON (2) — Signed Francisco, to a $16 million, After the uproar surrounding one specific non-call in the was a special friend, and I will miss him dearly.” Luke Gregerson, rhp, two-year contract. Detroit-Dallas wild-card game Sunday — and other calls Sherman’s Giants lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Oakland, to an $18.5 million, NEW YORK (1) — made or ignored over the weekend — lots of people are won- 1961 and 1962 championship games and to the Chicago Bears four-year contract; signed Pat Signed Michael Cuddyer, of, dering why the NFL gave in. in the 1963 title game. He was the NFL Coach of the Year in Neshek, rhp, St. Louis, to a Colorado, to a $21 million, Generally, before 2004 the highest-rated full crews worked 1961 and 1962 and finished 57-51-4 in eight seasons with the $12.5 million, two-year con- two-year contract. playoff games and the Super Bowl. That changed to a hybrid Giants. tract; signed Jed Lowrie, ss, PHILADELPHIA (1) — system in ‘04 that allowed for eliminating lower-rated officials After posting a 33-8-1 record in his first three seasons, on some crews from working the postseason. the Giants did not have a winning season in Sherman’s final Oakland, to a $23 million, Signed Aaron Harang, rhp, Moving to the current “all-star” approach allows for offi- five years, with the struggles leading frustrated fans to chant three-year contract. Atlanta, to a $5 million, one- cials rated highest at each position by supervisors to get the “Goodbye Allie” at times. KANSAS CITY (5) — year contract. premium assignments. But it also can rob the crews working To his credit, Sherman always said that the fans had to right Re-signed Jason Frasor, rhp, PITTSBURGH (2) — the critical January and February games of the cohesion devel- to express their displeasure. to a $1.8 million, one-year Signed A.J. Burnett, rhp, oped through a full preseason and regular season. “Allie was a friend of mine,” Hall of Fame running back contract; re-signed Luke Philadelphia, to an $8.5 mil- Regardless, until the CBA with the officials’ union runs out Frank Gifford said. “There were a lot of times after practice Hochevar, rhp, to a $10 mil- lion, one-year contract; re- after next year’s postseason, the “all-star” format is in effect. when we were in Yankee Stadium and he would come over if lion, two-year contract; signed Francisco Liriano, lhp, So how are these officials evaluated? I wasn’t looking like I was happy. He wanted to know what signed Kendrys Morales, dh, to a $39 million, three-year —Officiating supervisors rate performances of on-field ref- was wrong. He would pull up his little stool, we’d sit down Seattle, to a $17 million, two- contract. erees, umpires, linesmen and judges every week on every play. and we’d talk. He was a coach and a friend. Coaching was a year contract; signed Alex ST. LOUIS (1) — All of the supervisors are former on-field officials. different kind of role in his life.” Rios, of, Toronto, to an $11 Signed Mark Reynolds, 1b, The crewmembers get to see those weekly reports. Sherman was the coach who helped million, one-year contract; Milwaukee, to a $2 million, —Officials get an accuracy percentage on their calls for Gifford move from defensive to offense, signed Edinson Volquez, rhp, one-year contract. the entire season, “which takes into account the calls made taking a player away from then coordina- Pittsburgh, to a $20 million, SAN DIEGO (2) — Signed and missed, and calls that should have been made,” says Dean tor Tom Landry. two-year contract. Clint Barmes, ss, Pittsburgh, Blandino, director of NFL officiating. Sherman was an innovator on offense, MINNESOTA (3) — to a $1.5 million, one-year —Then the officials are grouped into three tiers based on and liked to throw the ball downfield Signed Torii Hunter, of, contract; signed Brandon that accuracy percentage of their calls. Those in Tier 1 are eli- with Y.A. Tittle, another Hall of Famer, at Detroit, to a $10.5 million, Morrow, rhp, Toronto, to a gible for playoff assignments, including the Super Bowl and quarterback. In 1966, he brought in place- one-year contract; signed $2.5 million, one-year con- the conference championships. kicker Pete Gogolak from the then AFL Those in Tier 2 will “fill in the blanks” and handle some of Buffalo Bills, making him the NFL’s first Ervin Santana, rhp, Atlanta, tract. the other playoff games. soccer-style kicker. to a $55 million, four-year SAN FRANCISCO (2) If an official is in Tier 3, he gets no postseason assignments Sherman “He always treated me well,” Gogolak contract; signed Tim Stauffer, — Re-signed Sergio Romo, and “could be up for employment review,” Blandino says. said. “He didn’t try to change my form. rhp, San Diego, to a $2.2 mil- rhp, to a $15 million, two- Seniority is not taken into account. Back then, everybody tried to coach everybody else, but my lion, one-year contract. year contract; re-signed Jake —Once placed in a tier, the officials are divided up based kicking style was so new that I think he was very decent from NEW YORK (4) — Peavy, rhp, to a $24 million, on other criteria. That includes decisiveness, clarity of expla- that point of view. He said, ‘I don’t know too much about Re-signed Chris Young, of, to two-year contract. nations, control of the game, physical fitness, and several what you do,’ so he kind of left me alone, because there was a $2.5 million, one-year con- ___ other categories. no comparison to anybody else. He was a really good guy to tract; signed Andrew Miller, JAPAN CENTRAL The officials who rate best overall are chosen to work the play for.” lhp, Baltimore, to a $36 mil- LEAGUE postseason. The 5-10 Sherman played quarterback at Brooklyn College lion, four-year contract; re- HIROSHIMA (1) — —No crew will work more than two games. The Super and spent five seasons in the NFL as a backup with the signed Chase Headley, 3b, Signed Hiroki Kuroda, rhp, Bowl crew will handle one of this weekend’s games, mean- Philadelphia Eagles. He served as the Giants’ backfield coach to a $52 million, four-year New York Yankees, to a $3.3 ing that Pete Morelli’s group that worked the Lions-Cowboys from 1949-52 and was 36-26-2 as the head coach of the contract; re-signed Chris million, one-year contract. contest will not do the big game. Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers from Capuano, lhp, to a $5 million, ___ “For the Super Bowl crew, we want them to work one game 1953-57. one-year contract. and the divisional round is best,” Blandino says. “It’s not that He returned to the Giants as a scout in 1958, took over as OAKLAND (1) — Signed See MLB, page 8 long a break after the season or before the Super Bowl. It fits offensive coach in 1959 when Vince Lombardi left for the Billy Butler, 1b, Kansas City, right in the middle.” Packers and became head coach when Jim Lee Howell retired Often, several of the officiating crew members will have after the 1960 season, inheriting a team that included Hall- worked a game or more during the regular season, perhaps of-Famer Rosie Grier, fullback Alex Webster — who would even much of the schedule. For Lions-Cowboys, Blandino replace Sherman before the 1969 season— linebacker Sam NFL Draft—Early Entries says four of the officials had been at the same regular-season Huff and cornerback Erich Barnes. Associated Press Duke Johnson, rb, Miami game, but none had worked with Morelli in 2014. Sherman was born in Brooklyn in 1923, the son of Russian Nigel King, wr, Kansas As for which particular games the crews get in the first two immigrants. Jay Ajayi, rb, Boise State Tyler Kroft, te, Rutgers rounds of the playoffs, Blandino says the NFL will “look at the “Allie was special,” said Steve Tisch, the team’s chairman Sammie Coates, wr, Auburn Andrus Peat, ot, Stanford matchups and the two teams and tendencies, and then look at and executive vice president. “Like my father (Bob), Allie was Tevin Coleman, rb, Indiana Jordan Phillips, dt, Oklahoma Mike Davis, rb, South Carolina Bradley Pinion, p, Clemson the officials and if they fit for certain matchups.” from Brooklyn. Allie was one of us. Can you imagine being Durell Eskridge, s, Syracuse Josh Robinson, rb, Mississippi State Could the assignment system be changed once the CBA the person hired to replace Vince Lombardi on a coaching staff Ereck Flowers, ot, Miami Donovan Smith, ot, Penn State with the officials’ union concludes? in 1959? Allie did it and he did it well.” Devin Funchess, wr, Michigan Jaelen Strong, wr, Arizona State “It’s definitely something to look at after the 2015 season,” He’s survived by wife Joan, son Randy, daughters Lori Melvin Gordon, rb, Wisconsin Shaq Thompson, lb, Washington Dorial Green-Beckham, wr, Oklahoma Trae Waynes, cb, Michigan State Blandino adds, “but at this point there is no strong opinion one Sherman and Robin Klausner and two grandchildren. A pri- Randy Gregory, de, Nebraska Leonard Williams, dl, Southern Cal way or the other.” vate funeral will be held. Todd Gurley, rb, Georgia Maxx Williams, te, Minnesota Eli Harold, de, Virginia P.J. Williams, cb, Florida State 8 – The Herald Wednesday, January 7, 2015 www.delphosherald.com

Jays (Continued from page 6) LadyCats win defensive Paulding continued to claw away at the lead in the fourth quarter as Arellano scored on a spin move from the foul line and Edwards added a free throw as the Panthers trailed 43-34. St. John’s went on an 8-0 spurt as Grothouse scored six points tussle versus Blue Jays and Heiing added a bucket on an empty floor as Paulding was slow to come out of a timeout. Edwards added a pair of free By JIM METCALFE much confidence at the offensive end (12 offensive) as Lexie Hays added four; throws and Arellano continued to score from the inside for the DHI Media Sports Editor right now. It’s to the point we are pass- 15 errors; and 17 fouls. Panthers. The Blue Jays put the game away as Conley found [email protected] ing up good shots,” Lady Jays’ mentor Kalida totaled 25 rebounds (7 offen- an open Tim Kreeger under the boards for the easy bucket and Dan J. Grothouse explained. sive) as Allison Recker (12 mark- Odenweller hit a pull-up jumper. KALIDA — Both St. John’s and “We played pretty good defense ers) had eight and Nicole Recker “We started very slow tonight and it created a long night for Kalida had their issues offensively in for the game, especially the six; 14 miscues; and 16 fouls. us,” said Brewer. “I’m proud of our team for fighting back and their girls basketball matchup Monday first half, but it becomes dif- In junior varsity play, Kalida cutting into the lead in the second quarter but mental lapses night at Kalida’s Wildcat Den. ficult to keep playing that kind grabbed a 25-9 result in a half of quickly pushed the lead back to double digits. This was our One good — or bad, depending on of defense when you’re not action. poorest execution of the game plan of the season but if we the perspective — quarter would end up scoring. We made too many Sarah Klausing paced the continue to hang together we will get better.” being the difference. mistakes the second half with turn- 37 LadyCats with nine, while the St. John’s shot 53 percent from the field, converting 7-of-12 Kalida (7-3) outscored the Jays 12-2 overs and it cost us at the other end; Lady Jays were topped by a trey attempts from long range. in the third period and went on to a Kalida is too good not to take advantage from Ellie Csukker. Grothouse led all scorers with 21 points and Odenweller 37-24 victory in a defensive tussle. of that.” Both teams return to the court hit four booms for 18 points. Hays was also in double digits Tied at 11 to start the third, Kalida’s Kalida coach Adam Huber Thursday: St. John’s at home versus with 10. mix of 2-1-2 full-court pressure and wasn’t as displeased. Coldwater and Kalida at home ver- Paulding (4-4) was scoreless from3-point land and shot 42 man-to-man half-court stymied the Lady “We did enough, especially the sus Ottoville. percent from the field. Edwards led the Panthers with 15 points Blue Jays into 1-of-10 shooting (8-of-35 third period. We talked at the half VARSITY and Gonzalez chipped in 12. ST. JOHN’S (24) overall, 1-of-9 downtown, for 22.9%), about being more aggressive,” he Tara Vorst 1-0-2, Rebekah Fischer 0-0-0, The Blue Jays (7-1) outrebounded the Panthers 21-13. with Sydney Fischbach (10 markers, added. “St. John’s is known for Madilynn Schulte 1-0-3, Emilee Grothouse 0-0-0, In junior varsity action, Paulding was victorious 44-35. 6 boards) getting the only basket for its aggressive, well-c0ached man- Rachel Pohlman 1-0-2, Sam Kramer 0-0-0, Halie St. John’s is at Coldwater Friday. Benavidez 0-1-1, Jessica Geise 1-0-2, Lexie Hays Varsity the Blue and Gold (3-6) at 6:20 to tie to-man but I think our girls were 1-2-4, Sydney Fischbach 3-4-10. Totals 7-1-7-24. St. John’s (63) it at 13. Kalida went 4-of-8 from the surprised by it. Usually, we are 24 KALIDA (37) Andy Grothouse 8-2-21, Evan Hays 5-0-10, Aaron Reindel 0-0-0, Austin Heiing floor (13-of-27 for the night, 0-of-3 aggressive when that happens — we Katelyn Siebeneck 0-0-0, Jacquelyn Gardner 3-2-8, Nicole Recker 1-0-2, Joni Kaufman 1-2-4, 2-0-4, Ryan Hellman 1-0-2, Jesse Ditto 1-0-2, Tyler Conley 1-2-4, Alex Odenweller long range, for 48.1%) in the same time take the ball to the basket — but not Brittany Kahle 1-4-6, Brooke Kimball 0-0-0, Allison 5-4-18, Tim Kreeger 1-0-2. Totals: 17-7-8/10-63. frame. They took the lead at 4:27 on a the first half. Defensively, we did a pretty Recker 6-0-12, Kylie Osterhage 1-0-2, Cathy Basinger Paulding (40) drive to the basket by Jacquelyn Gardner good job but you’re always looking for 0-3-3. Totals 13-0-11-37. Corbin Edwards 4-7-15, Brad Bradford 0-2-2, Ethan Rhonehouse 0-1-1, Treston Score by Quarters: Gonzales 5-2-12, Alex Arellano 4-0-8, Jarrett Sitton 1-0-2. Totals: 14-0-12/18-40. (8 counters) and went on to a 23-13 lead things you know you can do better.” St. John’s 6 5 2 11 - 24 Score By Quarters: on two tosses from Cathy Basinger with Defense would be the name of the Kalida 7 4 12 14 - 37 St. John’s 18-14-11-19-(63) 7.4 ticks showing. game from the beginning in this contest: Three-point goals: St. John’s, Schulte; Kalida, none. Paulding 7-14- 8- 9-(40) ————- The Jays (3-6) needed to heat up in the units combined for 6-of-14 shooting JUNIOR VARSITY Three-point goals: St. John’s, Odenweller 4, Grothouse 3; Paulding, none. the fourth period but that didn’t happen and nine turnovers in a slower-tempo ST. JOHN’S (9) Junior Varsity as they were 2-of-10 shooting. They did game. The difference came down to a Brooke Richardson 1-0-2, Ellie Csukker 1-0-3, St. John’s (35) Maddy Jettinghoff 1-0-2, Maddie Pohlman 0-0-0, Lauren Derek Klausing 1-0-3, Jesse Ditto 5-0-11, Josh Warnecke 1-0-2, Robbie Saine down 7-of-10 at the foul line (7-of-11 free toss by Kalida (Kahle) and when Ladd 0-0-0, Hannah Bockey 1-0-2. Totals 3-1-0/2-9. 0-0-0, Owen Baldauf 1-0-2, Tyler Ledyard 2-3-7, Colin Will 1-1-4, Jaret Jackson 1-2-4, overall for 63.6%) but could only draw St. John’s senior Tara Vorst hit a baseline KALIDA (25) Ryan Hellman 1-0-2. Totals: 10-3-6/14-35. within 30-23 on two Fischbach tosses at drive at 14 ticks, the Jays were within Sarah Klausing 3-3-9, Morgan Knapke 1-0-3, Kara Paulding (44) 1:22. Kalida canned 4-of-6 shots in the 7-6. Siefker 1-0-3, Jaylen Vandemark 0-0-0, Brooke Kimball Lucas Hanekratt 2-3-9, Simeon Sheppard 2-0-4, Nathan Gee 3-2-8, Kameron 3-0-6, Taylor Lucke 1-0-2, Taylor Zeller 0-0-0, Hannah finale and added 6-of-10 singles (11- The offenses were even less effective Warn 0-0-0, Kierstan Siebeneck 1-0-2, Kyona Gray 0-0- Echols 0-0-0, Cameron Doster 1-5-7, Ethan Rhonehouse 5-2-12, Preston Johanns of-18 for the night for 61.1%) — with in the second canto as the combatants 0. Totals 8-2-3/4-25. 2-0-4. Totals: 13-2-12/22-44. Brittany Kahle scoring five of her six combined for 4-of-14 shooting. When Score by Quarters: Score By Quarters: St. John’s 9 0 - 9 St. John’s 4- 6 -11-13-(35) points in the canto — to keep the visi- Fischbach hit a turnaround in the paint at Kalida 17 8 - 25 Paulding 11-10-11-13-(44) tors at bay. 1:44, the game was knotted at 11. Three-point goals: St. John’s, Pohlman 2; Kalida, Three-point goals: St. John’s, Klausing, Ditto, Will; Paulding, Hanekratt 2. “You are seeing a team with not St. John’s finished with 22 caroms Knapke, Siefker. MLB Ada (Continued from page 6) the kids character,” said Hickman. “Athletics (Continued from page 7) q-Max Scherzer, rhp. CHICAGO (1) — Carlos teaches you a lot of life lessons and one HOUSTON (3) — Matt Villanueva, rhp. is how resilient you can be when you get JAPAN PACIFIC Albers, rhp; Jesse Crain, rhp; CINCINNATI (2) — LIMA — Lima Temple Christian could not LEAGUE Jose Veras, rhp. Ryan Ludwick, of; Ramon have asked for a better start Tuesday night as knocked down. I think our kids are learning FUKUOKA (1) — Signed KANSAS CITY (4) — Santiago, ss. they found the bottom of the net four times that but haven’t quite learned it enough to Daisuke Matsuzaka, rhp, Nori Aoki, of; Raul Ibanez, COLORADO (3) — Matt from beyond the arc, while Parkway missed apply it on the floor.” New York Mets. of; q-James Shields, rhp; Josh Belisle, rhp; Nick Masset, four, in the first 2 1/2 minutes of the ball The Panthers quickly got the deficit to just ___ Willingham, of. rhp; Franklin Morales, lhp. game.The Pioneers rode that hot start to an five points but couldn’t get over the hump. SOUTH KOREAN LOS ANGELES (4) — LOS ANGELES (7) — eventual 63-55 non-conference game at the Parkway sent the Pioneers to the line a lot LEAGUE Sean Burnett, lhp; Jason Josh Beckett, rhp; Chad Covered Wagon. in the final quarter and they converted. The LG TWINS (1) — Grilli, rhp; John McDonald, Billingsley, rhp; Kevin Following a Panther timeout, Tanner Bates Panthers were unable to convert turn their free Signed Jack Hannahan, 3b, ss; Joe Thatcher, lhp. Correia, rhp; Roberto got Parkway on the scoreboard with a layup throw trips into points, which proved to be the Cincinnati, to a $1 million, MINNESOTA (1) — Jared Hernandez, rhp; Paul before Michael Breaston made threes on determining factor in the ball game. one-year contract. Burton, rhp. Maholm, lhp; Chris Perez, back-to-back possessions, increasing the “They were hitting their free throws and ————————- NEW YORK (4) — rhp; Jamey Wright, rhp. Pioneer lead 16. we weren’t,” said Hickman. “When you step ————————- Stephen Drew, ss; Rich Hill, MIAMI (4) — Rafael “We came out flat-footed,” said Parkway up to the line and miss your free throws, it Remaining Free Agents lhp; Derek Jeter, ss; Ichiro Furcal, ss; Kevin Gregg, head basketball coach Rick Hickman. “We are kind of takes away from the momentum. We NEW YORK — The 83 Suzuki, of. rhp; Reed Johnson, of; Brad one of those teams that can play pretty good lost momentum when kept getting fouled but remaining free agents (q-did OAKLAND (3) — Jonny Penny, rhp. as long as we come out with passion and a were missing our free throws.” not accept $15.3 million quali- Gomes, of; Hiroyuki Nakajima, MILWAUKEE (4) — little fire in our eyes. However, we don’t have The Pioneers ended the night with a fying offer from former team): ss; Geovany Soto, c. Tom Gorzelanny, lhp; Lyle the luxury of just coming out and staying in 46-percent mark from beyond the arc, while AMERICAN LEAGUE SEATTLE (6) — Joe Overbay, 1b; Francisco the game.” Parkway struggled at 12 percent. Temple BALTIMORE (5) — Alexi Beimel, lhp; Endy Chavez, Rodriguez, rhp; Rickie Early in the second quarter, the Pioneers Christian also won the rebounding battle Casilla, inf; Kelly Johnson, of; Chris Denorfia, of; Weeks, 2b. 2b; Johan Santana, lhp; Franklin Gutierrez, of; NEW YORK (1) — Bobby found themselves up 25 points before Parkway 35-23 while also shooting 12 percent better Joe Saunders, lhp; Delmon Humberto Quintero, c; Chris Abreu, of. got a huge push from sophomore post player, from the charity stripe. Young, of. Young, rhp. PHILADELPHIA (3) Brant Barna. Barna scored 10 points for the “I give Parkway a lot of credit for battling BOSTON (3) — Burke TEXAS (2) — Scott — Mike Adams, rhp; Kyle Panthers in just the second quarter coming off back tonight and making it a close basketball Badenhop, rhp; Craig Baker, rhp; Neal Cotts, lhp. Kendrick, rhp; Wil Nieves, c. of a couple offensive rebounds and 3-point game that could’ve gone either way,” said Breslow, lhp; Ryan Dempster, TORONTO (4) — Casey ST. LOUIS (2) — Mark play opportunities. Parkway trailed 35-21 at Bowman. “That first quarter-and-a-half really rhp. Janssen, rhp; Munenori Ellis, 2b; A.J. Pierzynski, c. the end of the first half. decided this game. We couldn’t miss a basket, CHICAGO (3) — Paul Kawasaki, inf; Dustin SAN DIEGO (1) — Josh “Obviously it’s not something that you’re while they struggled to find one. I give a lot Konerko, 1b; Matt Lindstom, McGowan, rhp; Colby Johnson, rhp. able to replicate every night,” said Pioneer of credit to our guards who did a great job of rhp; Felipe Paulino, rhp. Rasmus, of. SAN FRANCISCO (1) — head coach Bruce Bowman on his teams stepping up and hitting free throws tonight CLEVELAND (1) — Jason ___ Ryan Vogelsong, rhp. 3-point shooting performance. “We are capable late in the game.” Giambi, 1b. NATIONAL LEAGUE WASHINGTON (4) — of shooting the basketball really well, but obvi- Temple also scored a victory in the JV DETROIT (4) — Joba ATLANTA (3) — Emilio Asdrubal Cabrera, ss; Scott ously tonight we shot the ball really well.” contest, winning 37-30. Chamberlain, rhp; Phil Coke, Bonifacio, 2b; Ryan Doumit, Hairston, of; Nate Schierholtz, “You can’t spot a team a 25 point lead and Score by quarters lhp; Joel Hanrahan, rhp; c; Gerald Laird, c. of; Rafael Soriano, rhp. expect to come back,” explained Hickman. Parkway 9 12 15 19- 55 Parkway came out of the break with a lot Temple 23 12 9 19- 63 of momentum getting quick baskets from Parkway (55) Barna and Brody Adams to cut the deficit to Barna 21, Bates 14, Adams 7, Gibson 5, Landin less than 10 points. The Panthers fought to Morton 5, Dugan 3, Huff 0. keep the game close throughout the remainder Temple Christian (63) (Continued from page 6) was he didn’t neglect the other parts of the of the quarter, finishing the third down eight Good 18, Markus 11, Breaston 11, game. I was also happy with how our chem- points. Hutchinson 8, Bowman 7, Howell 4, Rex 4, Ottoville canned 7-of-11 shots from the istry seemed to click tonight: for example, “At some point, you have to challenge Wafzig 0. field in the canto (24-of-54 total, 4-of-16 Austin (Honigford) was a usual starter but he downtown, for 44.4%). came off the bench with great energy. That Landin continued his assault on the basket was really nice to see.” BOWLING in the second period, dropping in two triples In sum, Tinora finished 10-of-19 at the line Tuesday Merchant Kyle Profit 214, Jeff Kreischer 213- S & K’s Landeck Tavern 8-16 and two deuces — the only baskets the hosts (52.6%); with 29 rebounds (9 offensive); with Dec. 30, 2014 231-238, Steve Richards 236, Rob Wannemachers 2-22 Pitsenbarger Supply 151-18 Shaeffer 213, Butch Prine Jr. 213- Men over 200 tallied in the period as Colin Bendele (7 mark- 12 errors; and 19 fouls. Lears Martial Arts 148-20 236, Terence Keaser 232, Mike Brian Schaadt 202-211, Seth ers) hit two singles and Kyle Bendele (12 In toto, Ottoville secured 34 off the glass R C Connections 134-34 Rice 233, Dan Kleman 237, Kyle Schaadt 205, Alex VanMetre 244- counters, 6 rebounds) had one. Reid Anders (12 offensive) as Morman had six; turned it Ace Hardware 124-48 Early 259-204-278, Dave Moenter 240-244, Bruce VanMetre 258- To Legit 2 Split 120-44 246-243-214, Randy Fischbach 231-253, Chuck Verhoff 213, (22 counters - 4 treys - 5 assists, 4 boards) over a mere five times; and added 18 fouls. Bowlers over 200 212-222, Jason Mahlie 267-268, Chris Martin 246-246, Justin tried to keep pace with 10 in the period — the In junior varsity action, Ottoville posted a John Allen 203, Dan Grice Frank Miller 220-202, Joe Geise Miller 235, Tom Schulte 213-217, same way Landin had done it. Landin’s rain- 34-15 triumph behind 10 markers (3 bombs) 246-220, Joe Geise 215, Jim 238-223, Charlie Lozano 231, Lenny Hubert 255-204, Don Rice Childress 212-211, Desteni Lear John Allen 220-236-203, John 203-230, Sean Hulihan 222- bow from the left wing at 1:32 gave the hosts by Andy Schimmoeller. 203-222-243, Mike Rice 220- Jones 278-216, Taylor Booth 210- 214, Rob Ruda 220-279, Scott a 28-15 edge but Mathias Grube counted a The Rams received four from Jacob 223, Shane Lear 290-219, Bruce 237, Jim Thorbin 239-224, Justin Scalf 206-235-213, Doc Evans 15-foot baseline jumper at 20 ticks to get the Drewes. VanMetre 203-216, Rick Schuck Starn 223-214-237, Erin Deal 211- 202, Randy Mason 202, Warren halftime score to 28-17. Ottoville hosts Minster 6 p.m. Saturday. 204, Mike Hughes 226-214, Ted 210, Brent Miller 226, Brian Sharp Mason 201-201-201, Dan Mason VARSITY Kill 201, Dan Stemen 227, Dave 202-210. 218-246-212, Jeff Lawrence 214, Tinora (4-3) had no answer for the 6-4 TINORA (51) Stemen 252-204. Men over 550 Thomas Brusseau 211-217-268, Ottoville senior. They tried a 1-2-2 full-court Ian Schlegel 0-0-0, Reid Anders 8-2-22, Jacob Drewes Bowlers over 550 Don Rice 651, Brian Gossard Nate Lawrence 255, Jim Meeks trap to start the second half and tried to force 0-0-0, Brevin Renollet 3-2-9, Nathan Drewes 2-0-4, Tyler Risner Dan Grice 659, Joe Geise 618, Shawn Allemeier 657, Bruce 210, Justin Tumlinson 203-217, the ball out of his hands but it was to no avail 0-0-0, Mathias Grube 1-0-2, Josh Ehlers 0-0-0, Jacob Miller 4-2- 589, Jim Childress 594, Desteni VanMetre 564, Phil Austin 690, Neil Mahlie 279-224-202, Mike 10, Logan Bailey 0-4-4. Totals 13-5-10-51. Lear 668, Mike Rice 622, Shame Dave Kill 579, Daniel Uncapher Hughes 225-224, Jason Mahlie as he poured in 11 more markers in the third OTTOVILLE (72) Lear 654, Bruce VanMetre 613, 621, Josh DeVelvis 613, Russ 252-228-273, Mike Herr 221, Mike period. Tinora hit 5-of-10 shots in the stanza Colin Bendele 2-2-7, Brendan Siefker 2-0-4, Eric Von Jerry Mericle 582, Rick Schuck Wilhelm 618, Shane Schimmoller Rice 203-202-212, John Jones (18-of-43 for the game, 5-of-17 beyond the Sossan 0-0-0, Ty Roby 0-0-0, Austin Honigford 1-0-2, Brandt 566, Mike Hughes 633, Ted Kill 574, Sean Hulihan 651, Kyle Profit 223, Jerry Mericle 217, John Allen Landin 14-12-43, Nick Morman 2-0-4, Kyle Bendele 3-6-12, 574, Dan Stemen 599, Dave 594, Jeff Kreischer 682, Steve 210-204-212, Joe Geise 214, Don arc, for 41.9%) but they fell further behind Dustin Trenkamp 0-0-0. Totals 20-4-20-72. Stemen 649. Richards 552, Rob Shaeffer 576, Honigford 201, Carl Beck 235-213, 44-28 as Landin hit a pair of throws with 54 Score by Quarters: Butch Prine Jr. 645, Terence Ted Wells 206, Brad Thornburgh ticks on the board. Tinora 4 13 11 23 - 51 Wednesday Industrial Keaser 592, Mike Rice 575, Dan 202, Frank Miller 256. Ottoville 15 13 16 28 - 72 Dec. 17, 2014 Kleman 616, Kyle Early 741, Dave Men over 550 In fact, Landin had as many points himself Three-point goals: Tinora, Anders 4, Renollet; Ottoville, Topp Chalet 14-2 Moenter 703, Randy Fischbach Brian Schaadt 600, Alex after three periods as the Rams did as a team. Landin 3, C. Bendele. K-M Tire 10-6 587, Jason Mahlie 708, Frank VanMetre 728, Bruce VanMetre Tinora tried to rally in the finale but with ————————- Unverferth Mfg. 10-6 Miller 613, Joe Geise 623, Charlie 742, Chuck Verhoff 611, Chris JUNIOR VARSITY Rustic Cafe 10-6 Lozano 594, John Allen 659, John Martin 692, Justin Miller 596, Landin saving his best for last — 15 in the TINORA (15) Cabo 10-6 Jones 686, Taylor Booth 634, Matt Tom Schulte 607, Lenny Hubert fourth, including 9-of-11 at the stripe — and Ryan Bucchop 0-0-0, Brett Camp 1-0-2, Ian Schlegel 1-0-3, D & D Grain 8-8 Hoffman 559, Jim Thorbin 647, 654, Don Rice 626, Sean Hulihan the Big Green downing 14-of-17 as a team Corey Backhaus 0-0-0, Marcus Reeves 0-0-0, Lauren Brown John Deere 8-8 Justin Starn 674, Erin Deal 594, 627, Rob Ruda 681, Scott Scalf (20-of-24 for the game for 83.3%), they 1-0-3, Ian Santos 1-0-3, Alec Dunlap 0-0-0, Jacob Drewes 2-0- Heather Marie Photo 6-10 Brent Miller 605, Brian Sharp 603. 654, Randy Mason 586, Warren 4. Totals 3-2-3/6-15. Buckeye Painting 2-14 Mason 603, Dan Mason 676, Jeff really had no hope. Plus, Ottoville was 7-of- OTTOVILLE (34) Fusion Graphic 2-14 Thursday National Lawrence 553, Thomas Brusseau 14 shooting and Kyle Bendele added seven Brad Boecker 1-0-2, Emitt German 0-0-0, Eric Von Sossan Men over 200 Dec. 18, 2014 696, Nate Lawrence 554, Justin markers in the period. Anders went for nine 1-0-2, Andy Schimmoeller 3-1-10, Ryan Bendele 3-0-8, Logan Don Rice 203-210-238, Evans Construction 22-2 Tumlinson 577, Mark Biedenharn Kemper 3-0-6, Keagan Leis 1-0-2, Brendon Siefker 1-0-2, Rudy Brian Gossard 213-205, Shawn D R C Big Dogs 18-6 569, Neil Mahlie 705, Mike points but Ottoville won going away. Wenzlick 0-2-2. Totals 8-5-3/8-34. Allemeier 242-223, Phil Austin Old Mill Campground 8-14-10 Hughes 625, Jason Mahlie 753, “We guarded tonight. That’s where it start- Score by Quarters: 224-255-211, Dave Kill 206, First Federal 14-10 Mike Rice 617, John Jones 594, ed,” Turnwald added. “Brandt really did a Tinora 4 5 3 3 - 15 Daniel Uncapher 211-232, Josh VFW 12-12 Jerry Mericle 573, John Allen 626, Ottoville 7 6 12 9 - 34 DeVelvis 223-202, Russ Wilhelm Mushroom Graphics 10-14 Joe Geise 552, Carl Beck 608, Ted nice job of letting the game come to him; he Three-point goals: Tinora, Schlegel, Brown; Ottoville, 208-204-206, Shane Schimmoller Westrich 10-14 Wells 561, Brad Thornburgh 588, was phenomenal. What I was happy with him Schimmoeller 3, Bendele 2. 202, Sean Hulihan 211-224-216, K-M Tire 10-14 Frank Miller 636. 1

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I have I can’t imagine why So how to keep the television set, get home. get passed down to consumers. no problem with the organi- the Social Security office that focal point of the American living The Consumer Electronics More traditional channels are zation, but I do have every couldn’t give you informa- room for decades, relevant? Design for Association expects TV sales to increase becoming available without the need problem with many types of tion on this matter. If you can online video. 2 percent to 251 million units this year. for a cable or satellite subscription. annuities. tell the representative how At the International CES gadget The average screen size is projected to Satellite TV provider Dish Network You say you will have much money your friend is show this week in Las Vegas, TV mak- be 40 inches, up from 31 inches in 2007. Corp. is the latest, offering its Sling to pay a huge amount to the receiving outside of Social ers unveiled new models with 4K reso- CEA predicts more than 23 million of TV package of channels, including government if you put the Security and then add his lution, or four times the clarity offered the units will be 4K TVs this year, about ESPN and CNN, for delivery entirely money in a life insurance Social Security payment to by today’s high definition TVs. They are 2.5 times the shipments in 2014. That’s over the Internet. The availability of policy, but I have no idea that number, the representa- pushing the features even though not a even with the explosion of viewing on ESPN addresses a major reason people how that can be. If you want tive should be able to deter- single TV channel is yet available in 4K. tablets and smartphones. have still kept TV service — live to drop me another note and mine whether taxes will be But Internet services such as Netflix, People tend to use phones and tablets sports. Sony also has an Internet tele- explain, I would be very hap- due, and if so, how much per Amazon and M-Go are starting to offer while traveling or for shorter video, vision service expected to debut by the py to comment. month 4K video. says Tim Alessi, head of new product end of March - PlayStation Vue - and DEAR BRUCE: Eight (Send questions to Sony on Monday promised to cre- development for home entertainment at HBO and Showtime plan to debut years ago I fell off the roof [email protected]. ate more 4K content to watch on those LG Electronics USA. For a full-length Internet-only subscription offerings and broke my neck. We were Questions of general interest sets. Four popular shows from its enter- movie, viewers want to replicate the this year. The packages are aimed at told I would never recover. will be answered in future tainment division - “The Goldbergs,” theater in the home. That’s only done the millions of so-called cord-cutters My wife then took it upon columns. Owing to the vol- ”The Blacklist,” ”Masters of Sex” and through a big TV set. or “cord-nevers” that find cable and herself to divorce me and ume of mail, personal replies “The Night Shift” - will soon be avail- “When I want a full home-entertain- satellite bundles too pricey and don’t manipulate things to put me cannot be provided.) able in 4K and it’s working with part- ment experience, especially with my subscribe to either, turning instead to into great debt. I am trying to Distributed by Universal ners including Netflix and YouTube to family and friends, the TV is still the Hulu, Google’s YouTube and Amazon. put all that behind me. UClick for UFS

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THE ELPHOS ERALD D Telling The Tri-County’s StoryH Since 1869 Classifieds To place an ad phone 419-695-0015 ext. 122 www.delphosherald.com Minimum Charge: 15 words, Deadlines: FREE ADS: 5 days free if item is free THANKS TO ST. JUDE: Runs 1 day at the 110 Card Of Thanks 5772 timesMiscellaneous - $9.00 930 Legals Dear Abby or less than $50. Only 1 item per ad, 1 price of $3.00. 11:30 a.m. for the next day’s issue. ad per month. GARAGE SALES: Each day is $.20 per Each word is $.30 2-5 days THE FAMILY of Maneta LAMP REPAIR, table or ORDINANCE Saturday’s #2014-47 paper is 11:00 a.m. Friday BOX REPLIES: $8.00 if you come word. $8.00 minimum charge. $.25 6-9 days Calvelage wishes to floor. Come to our store. An ordinance Monday’s authorizing paper is 1:00 p.m. Friday and pick them up. $14.00 if we have to “I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR thank Dr. Hux and every$.20- Hohenbrink 10+ days TV. the City Auditor to trans- send them to you. 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What ficult journey of our final the contract between the seeing a married man for two years. and the baby, because she’s going to are the “boys” supposed to do -- scrub good-bye; Father Daniel wick's The Pet People Delphos Professional 419-795-5711. Johnson for the sweet Firefighters International He has told her the only reason he need all the support she can get. her back? garwicksthepetpeople.com homily at her funeral Association of Firefight- is staying in this loveless marriage DEAR ABBY: I am 30 and my Because her nudity makes you mass; the CD of A ladies FREE KITTENS to good ers, Local 686, repre- is for his daughter (standard lie of a husband, “Brent,” is 35. We have uncomfortable, the most tactful way for their warm prayer h o m e . C a l l senting members of the cheating husband). had some financial troubles lately to approach this would be for Brent service at the funeral 419-230-5034 Delphos Fire Depart- His wife found out midway through and recently had to move in with my to explain to his mother that you were home; friends, neighbors ment and the City of Del- this “relationship,” but forgave him mother-in-law. not raised this way, and that you both and relatives who were phos and declaring it an when he swore he would stop, which My question is, how old should would appreciate it if she’d wear a so generous with hugs, 592 Wanted to Buy emergency. flowers, food, stories, Passed and approved of course he didn’t. When I told my a child be before his mother quits robe when you’re around. It’s worth donations, and most of this 1st day of December sister how wrong this relationship is walking around naked in front of him? a try. all, their presence. We Raines 2014. and that she deserves better, I ended My mother-in-law still walks around DEAR ABBY: If I sit at the end of will love her and miss ORDINANCE #2014-52 up alienating her. completely nude in front of Brent and a pew in church and someone comes her all of our lives. Jewelry An Ordinance to amend I have recently learned that his his 39-year-old brother. Although she in after me insisting I move because Dave & Kathy Cash for Gold Ordinance 2014-19, the wife just had a second child, and my is in good health, she always seems to it’s his/her “favorite” seat, should I do Calvelage & family Scrap Gold, Gold Jewelry, Annual Appropriation Or- sister is pregnant, too. I’m sick to my need Brent’s help getting in and out of it or ask the person to sit somewhere Phyllis & Jeff Kinkle Silver coins, Silverware, dinance, and declaring it stomach with all of this. I told her the shower. else? -- GOT HERE FIRST IN Rog & Deb Pocket Watches, Diamonds. an emergency. Calvelage & family RESOLUTION #2014-11 how crazy her situation is, but she She also parades nude in front of me, PENNSYLVANIA 2330 Shawnee Rd. refuses to see how horrible “the man and it makes me very uncomfortable. DEAR G.H.F.: If you’re sitting in Brian & Jenny Lima A Resolution stating the Calvelage & family services to be provided she loves” really is. She says she is I have talked to Brent about it a few God’s house, you should be on your (419) 229-2899 by the City of Delphos to fine raising this child alone, and if her times, and he said she’s been this way best behavior. Don’t commit a sin of the property owners of lover is in their lives, then she will be his whole life. omission; be an angel and shove approximately .96 acres, satisfied with that. Is this normal behavior? Am I over. 930 Legals more or less, located in Washington Township, I am the only one freaking out about overreacting? I have a daughter, and 235 Help Wanted JENNINGS TOWNSHIP Van Wert County, Ohio this. How do I deal with it and not I don’t get naked in front of her. How Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Board of Trustees which has been pro- totally lose my sister? -- FREAKING do I approach this without causing Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, FULL-TIME GRILL Putnam County posed for annexation to OUT IN ILLINOIS hurt feelings? -- COVERED UP IN and was founded by her mother, Cooks and waitress po- Fort Jennings, OH 45844 the City of Delphos. DEAR FREAKING OUT: Your THE MIDWEST Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby sitions. Apply in person. January 6, 2015 Passed and Approved sister is an adult. She has made her DEAR COVERED UP: at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box Rambler’s Roost Res- Jennings Township this 15th day of Decem- choices and may have to learn the Obviously, in the household that your 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. taurant, Middle Point. Board of Trustees, Put- ber 2014. nam County has the An- Daniel A. 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(Continued from page 1) treatment plant so I will pushing this back a little,” Coleman rescue contracts with Washington and Marion townships. said. “I will get more information on costs associated with “I think we need to start having discussion now on those — The salary for one permanent full-time administrative upgrading the path.” contracts,” Clement said. “We always wait until the month sergeant of the police department shall be $1,845.43 per bi- Council will receive an update on the progress of finding a before those contracts are up and we never have time to really weekly pay period for first shift work, $1,882.68 for second solution for issues at the wastewater treatment as early at Jan. get into it. These are sometimes hard and difficult discussion shift work (4 p.m. to midnight) and $1,892.00 for third shift 19 but more likely on Feb. 2. and we need to start having them.” work midnight to 8 a.m.) “We had our final meeting with potential suppliers and Coleman said he and Fire Chief Kevin Streets had already — The salary range of one permanent full-time assistant Poggemeyer will work out a presentation outlining the had several conversations on the matter and Streets would be superintendent of wastewater for the Wastewater Treatment options, the time frame to complete them and the cost,” able to provide whatever information council needed to move Facility shall be $1,766.60-$1,850.54 per bi-weekly pay Coleman said. forward on those discussions. period. The city has been struggling with failed membrane tech- “Just let me or Kevin know what information you want to The assistant superintendent must have a Class III opera- nology at the plant and is seeking solutions to make the plant have in front of you and we’ll make sure you get it,” Coleman tor’s license from the State of Ohio EPA and must be willing more productive and efficient. added. to seek a Class IV license when deemed appropriate by the Coleman also reiterated the city’s policy on snow plowing. Clement also asked if someone could invite a representa- Board of Control. “We will not get the plows out unless we get three or more tive from the Van Wert County Economic Development group — The salary range of one permanent full-time assistant inches of snow,” Coleman said. “We will monitor the situa- to a meeting to fill council in on what they doing and what superintendent of water for the Water Treatment Facility shall tion and if we don’t get three inches but feel the roads needs direction the city may need to take to become more attractive be $1,766.60-$1,850.54 per bi-weekly pay period. attention, we will take care of them. We will be looking at to business and industry. The assistant superintendent must have a Class III opera- safety first.” Councilman Jim Fortener reported a citizen had called him tor’s license from the Ohio EPA and must be willing to seek He concluded his report with news on EMS billing. with a problem and a city worker responded within 20 minutes a Class IV license when deemed appropriate by the Board of Coleman has been in contact with a company that provides and had the problem resolved quickly. Control. billing and collection for EMS calls. “We always hear about the complaints and when someone The ordinance repeals Ordinance 2013-34, 2013-29 and “They told me we are doing a better job than they could on is upset,” Fortener said. “I thought it would be nice to report 2014-40. collections,” he said. “They really couldn’t offer me anything a case where the resident was very satisfied with the events Mayor Michael Gallmeier presented his State of the City that could compete with the results we have.” that transpired.” Address. (See page 3.) A $1,089.36 water/sewer bill was forgiven for a business in Marsha Mueller will remain clerk of council with Sherryl Safety Service Director Shane Coleman announced the 200 block of West Fifth Street. Notes on the bill stated a George as deputy clerk. Delphos did receive a $22,007 Ohio Natureworks Program reading on Sept. 29 showed a marked increase in usage which The Allen County Republican Central Committee, along grant for improvements at the Delphos-Gillmor Reservoir on was verified on Oct. 15. A leaking toilet and faucet were fixed with Delphos members of the Van Wert Republican Central Shenk Road. Coleman had proposed the city apply for the on Oct. 20 and the Dec. 2 reading noted the usage was back Committee, will interview applicants and appoint an indi- grant to install a better walking trail around the top of the down in the normal range for that business. All voted yes with vidual to fill the unexpired term of Kevin Osting. Interviews reservoir. the exception of Josh Gillespie giving a “no” vote. will be held on Thursday. “We have a lot on our plate right now with the wastewater Councilman Mark Clement opened discussion on fire and GOP Fitness Gunman, 1 other (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) exercises for each of the major muscle groups and exercises involving balance, It was an offer the White “Many pre-exercise health assessments agility and coordination 2-3 times per week. House could and did refuse can be found online,” Frieson said. “A Flexibility exercises should be performed dead in shooting — in advance. “If this bill very good one that I know of can be found at least twice/week on all the major mus- passes Congress, the president at myexerciseplan.com. If people are still cle groups, which helps improve range of wouldn’t sign it,” presidential unsure, they should see a doctor.” motion and prevent injury. press secretary Josh Earnest Frieson said the next step is to make Frieson suggests modifying exercise pro- at veterans’ clinic said before Boehner spoke. He a plan of action - set realistic long-term grams according to an individual’s physical said the measure would under- and short-term goals and dates to achieve activity habits, physical abilities, health sta- EL PASO, Texas (AP) “Those people were mine a review process under- those goals. He explained the goals may be tus, exercise responses and goals. He said — A gunman opened fire at here seeking medical way by the administration. health-related such as weight, blood pres- the most common mistakes people make a veterans’ medical clinic assistance, so we under- The events spilled out rap- sure or glucose levels or they could be fit- when starting an exercise routine usually in West Texas on Tuesday, stand the difficulties that idly on a day that offered a killing one other person, this situation presents to glimpse of the political forces ness benchmarks or a combination of both. involves a lack of knowledge. A common at work in an era of divid- “Document goals by writing them down mistake he sees too often is people not exer- officials said. The gunman them and we’re trying to ed government — the intra- so they can be revisited to ensure staying on cising at a high enough intensity. was also killed. expeditiously get through party struggle among House track,” he said. “Sure, light activity is good for you but Investigators, who took those hundreds of witness- Republicans, the coordi- While setting goals, people should plan to improve your health you must elevate no questions from report- es to find out details about nation that GOP leaders in how they will achieve those goals; join a your heart rate and engage in activity that is ers during a Tuesday night this incident,” Lindquist both houses showed in pur- gym, buy a video series or make a go of it a least moderately vigorous,” he explained. news conference, did not said. suing a conservative agenda alone? Another mistake, on the opposite end, is say whether the gunman The VA clinic came and the blocking power of a “I personally recommend seeking the when people start a routine and overdo it. killed himself or was killed under scrutiny last year Democratic president. guidance of a fitness professional,” Frieson Over-training can lead to injuries and pos- by someone else. They also after a federal audit There was well choreo- detailed. “A good trainer can help show sibly make people ill. provided no details on the showed it had some of the graphed pageantry as well on people how to exercise safely and effec- “Many beginners put themselves in a victim or the gunman and nation’s longest wait times a day Republicans installed a tively.” routine way beyond their fitness level and no possible motive for the for veterans’ trying to see a 54-46 majority in the Senate He said whether individuals choose to find themselves demoralized by the difficul- shooting. doctor for the first time. A and took 246 of the 435 seats hire a professional or not, they should do ty of it,” he cautioned. “It is very important Fort Bliss Maj. Gen. survey of hundreds of West in the House, the most in more some research and decide what exercise to adapt a fitness routine suitable for your Stephen M. Twitty said the Texas veterans last year than 60 years. they would enjoy. The Internet is a great fitness level and progress from there.” shooting happened at the found that they waited an Vice President Joe Biden resource for information on exercise, but be Additionally, he sees people attempting El Paso Veterans Affairs average of more than two presided over swearing-in wary of solicitors selling fitness plans and exercises beyond their physical capability Health Care System’s clin- months to see a Veterans ceremonies in the Senate, supplements. and/or using improper form which can very ic, which is in a complex Affairs mental health pro- leading new senators and re- that includes the William fessional and even longer elected veterans alike in an “Planning is also setting aside time to easily lead to injury. Using improper form age-old oath to “support and exercise, with no excuses to get in the way,” reduces the effectiveness of a particular Beaumont Army Medical to see a physician. defend the Constitution of the he advised. “Put on your calendar the days exercise. A good fitness professional can Center. The entire complex U.S. Rep. Beto United States.” He reserved and times you will exercise, just as you show people how to exercise with proper was locked down Tuesday O’Rourke commissioned his warmest greeting for for- would an important appointment or event. form and modify an exercise to suit an indi- as authorities responded to that survey of more than mer Vice President and Sen. Treat it as such and do everything in your vidual’s fitness level. the shooting. 690 veterans living in El Walter F. Mondale, 87, who power to make it happen.” People desiring to lose weight and “The alleged shooter Paso County. O’Rourke accompanied Minnesota Sen. Frieson recommends setting up a free, improve their health must also take proper is dead, and we have one also was active in a con- Al Franken down the cham- easy to use workout plan on workoutgenera- nutrition into consideration. casualty. That casualty is gressional probe into long ber’s carpeted center aisle to tor.net, which has a blog and Facebook has “Going out to eat and holiday events deceased. All other VA waiting times in the VA an oath-taking. countless exercise support groups. He said can easily wreck anyone’s diet plans,” he patients and staff are safe,” health care system. The House played host to a it is helpful to get a workout buddy and/or detailed. “Plan ahead before going out, said Twitty, command- In a statement issued younger crowd as lawmakers join a group on social media to help with view the menu online and find some healthy ing officer of nearby Fort by his office Tuesday, the were sworn in for two-year encouragement and to stay on goal. options. Try filling-up a little on healthy Bliss. El Paso Democrat said his terms — children in their best “Getting with other like-minded indi- foods and water before going to a get- “Everything is under “thoughts and prayers are clothes, babies in their parents’ viduals trying to achieve similar goals is a together to lessen the intake of the high- control and there is no with the men and women arms. “Mommy, mommy,” great motivator and positive peer pressure caloric foods.” immediate threat to Fort at the El Paso VA clinic.” yelled out one girl, no longer can go a long way in motivating people to Sometimes professional help is needed Bliss or the local commu- The VA said in a state- content to sit in the lap of her keep at it,” Frieson added. “Get the whole to get the guidance to make a significant nity,” Twitty said. ment that it “is deeply sad- congressman-father. family involved; go on hikes, do calisthen- improvement in health and weight manage- The VA clinic will be dened by the tragic situa- One powerful player was closed today, said its acting tion that has occurred in El absent but eager to show ics together, bike rides, just get active ment. There are resources available such as he would be back soon. together. It will improve and strengthen the new Weight Management Program at director, Peter Dancy. Paso, and we are actively Democratic Sen. Harry Reid your relationships while getting the whole St. Rita’s. The FBI, which is lead- working with our partners of Nevada, now the minor- family healthy.” “We have a team of qualified profession- ing the investigation, has at Fort Bliss to investigate ity leader, issued a statement The American College of Sports Medicine als who can help people seeking to improve hundreds of potential wit- this matter.” saying his doctors ordered (ACSM) recommends most adults engage in their life,” he added “We offer medically nesses, many of whom “The safety and contin- him to stay away from his moderate-intensity aerobic exercise training supervised weight loss, as well as Bariatric were patients or would-be ued care of our veterans office so injuries suffered last for a total of at least 150 minutes per week, surgery option.” patients at the clinic, said and the staff will be our week when a piece of exercise vigorous-intensity training for at least 75 min- For more information call 1-800-LIV- Douglas Lindquist, special focus throughout this situ- equipment broke “can con- utes per week, or a combination of the two. WELL (1-800-548-9355) or visit agent in charge of the FBI ation,” the agency said. tinue to heal.” The statement Adults should also perform resistance mylivewell.org. El Paso office. disclosed for the first time that the 75-year-old lawmaker had suffered a concussion as well as broken facial bones and ribs. Scam Republicans were eager to turn to an agenda tailored (Continued from page 1) ited to, water line replacements and storm to suit conservatives. They sewer upgrades on SR 117 within the cor- Trivia have signaled plans to write a Chapman told council members the new poration limits. Answers to Monday’s questions: budget that eliminates federal housing for nanofiltration membrane is Chapman emphasized that all informa- The only bird in the world with just two toes on each deficits in 10 years or less and scheduled to be replaced at the end of this tion associated with the income survey will foot is the ostrich. All other birds have three or four toes to pass an overhaul of the tax week. be kept confidential and the survey itself, per foot. code as well as try and reduce “As of today, the nanofiltration discharge will be performed and viewed by a third- Franklin Delano Roosevelt was related to 11 U.S. federal regulations they say pipe was checked and has been re-calibrat- party organization, which is WSOS/Ohio presidents, either by blood or marriage. They are, in are stifling job creation. ed,” he said. “Both projects are considered RCAP. This organization has been involved By day’s end, they also chronological order: George Washington, John Adams, warranty work and will be no additional with all of the village’s previous income James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren, won approval to make sure cost to the village.” surveys. that smaller businesses that William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. hire veterans don’t trigger He said crews will be doing a little win- “More importantly, these projects may Grant, Benjamin Harrison, Theodore Roosevelt and a requirement in the health ter work to the inside of the high service not be completed without a successful sur- William Howard Taft. care law requiring coverage pump building at WTP including the instal- vey,” he said. “Full resident participation Today’s questions: for employees. The vote was lation of steel siding on the inside walls to in the upcoming income survey is critical What was former Secretary of State Condoleeza 412-0. replace deteriorating plaster. They have also and we ask that anyone with questions or Rice’s golf handicap in 2013, when she became one of Hoping to smooth their removed a number of unused conduits and concerns with this survey, please call the the first two women admitted to the exclusive Augusta path for future measures, wiring. Utilities office at 419-647-6263.” National Golf Club? House Republicans passed a “Additionally, over the next few months, Chapman said he has begun working on What are 10 of the most common things people give rules change permitting con- we will replace the two check valves for the 2015 Tree Maintenance Program and up for Lent? gressional scorekeepers to high service pumps 1 and 2,” Chapman said. will be accepting bids from contractors until Answers in Thursday’s Herald. assume that tax cuts increase Chapman said over the next several early February 2015, with the project wrap- Little Johnny’s kindergarten class was on a field revenue to the government months, village administration will be per- ping up by the end of March 2015. trip to the local police station where they saw pictures rather than reduce it. That forming a community-wide Income Survey. “We have several critical trees located tacked to a bulletin board of the 10 most wanted crimi- would make it easier to show nals. One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and a balanced budget with fewer “The surveys will determine the village’s within the public right-of-way that need LMI (Low and Moderate Income) range to be removed before they cause damage asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person. painful spending cuts. The “Yes,” said the policeman. “The detectives want very concept, known as “dynamic and for many of the programs available to public and/or personal property,” he for construction funding, the village must explained. badly to capture him.” scoring,” has been an article Little Johnny asked, “Why didn’t you keep him of faith among conservatives prove that the project area is LMI in order The next village council meeting will be since the Reagan era three to receive funding,” he explained. at 7 p.m. on January 19 in the municipal when you took his picture?” decades ago. These projects include, but are not lim- building.