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The ELPHOS ERALD D Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869H 50¢ daily Thursday, december 30, 2010 Delphos, Ohio Upfront Radio Shack closing Friday BY MIKE FORD I said ‘nope. I’m out’,” she [email protected] said. “Technically, they didn’t order me to close but they did DELPHOS — The end of say I could keep it open and 2010 marks the end of Radio call it ‘Judy’s Electronics’ or Shack in Delphos. After 32 something like that but they years in business, the store would cut me off from their Sadler will officially close as a supply.” Radio Shack when Owner Williams regrets seeing Philanthropist Judy Williams closes up shop the store close in this way but on Friday. She said she had looks back with gratitude for dies Wednesday been thinking about retiring the community’s support. for some time but had made “I never thought we’d be Long-time local philan- no formal plans until Radio here so long; we opened right thropist Edna Jane Sadler, Shack expressed a desire for here in 1979. The custom- 96, died Wednesday at Vancrest Healthcare Center. her to invest untold dollars in ers have been good to me. I Sadler was the first woman the store. can count the ones that gave appointed to the Delphos “I had been thinking of me a hard time on one hand; Recreation Board and was The retiring but didn’t know when I’ve made a lot of friends and Delphos Herald Tri-county or how. Radio Shack pretty will sorely miss it but I love Woman of the Year in 1975. much told me when but I volunteering and will do that She served on the Arnold C. haven’t figured out the how someway, somehow,” she Nancy Spencer photo Dienstberger Foundation for 42 part yet. They wanted me to said. “Officially, my last day years and was an active partici- remodel my store and change is at the end of the year but Today one of biggest garbage days of year pant in planning the building of my sign, which is white and I will still have inventory. I the nursing home and organized their’s is black. They wanted won’t have any set hours like Allen County Refuse will pick up more garbage today and Friday in Delphos than and chaired the volunteer activ- me to get a new sign and I’ve been having, so I will any other days of the year. An ACR representative confirmed the collection after ities until Vancrest purchased it. change the store — I have be in and out but I’ve been Christmas is the largest. She was a charter member thousands of dollars in inven- telling customers to stop in if of the Delphos Ohio Child tory and I’m 68 years old, so they see my car here.” Conservation League and was a member and president of Phi Delta Sorority and member of Tips to stay healthy this winter Delphos Chapter 26, Order of Court upholds law that From the Van Wert germs are rampant it is espe- over 6 months of age, with Eastern Star, where she was County Health Department cially important. Effective emphasis on the need for Worthy Matron in 1953 and hand-washing techniques pregnant women and people was appointed Grand Martha lets Ohio set gun rules Winter is here and with entail washing with soap and for the Grand Chapter of Ohio By KANTELE FRANKO Ohio should have one com- the season, unfortunately warm water thoroughly for at See HEALTHY, page 2 Order of Eastern Star in 1956. The Associated Press prehensive state law defin- comes illness. Now that most least 30 seconds to one min- A working Republican, she ing gun owner rights instead have wrapped up their holi- ute. If soap and water are not served on the Allen County COLUMBUS — The Ohio of a patchwork of measures day festivities, often times always available, purchase Holiday hours Republican Central Committee Supreme Court has upheld a in different jurisdictions. The the focus shifts to health in alcohol-based hand sanitizer for local and was a past officer of the 2006 law that allows the state, law was passed in a dramatic the New Year. The Van Wert for use when you are on the Delphos Republican Club. rather than cities, to deter- showdown in 2006 between County Health Department go. merchants She worked on the local elec- mine firearm restrictions. Republican Gov. Bob Taft staff offers several sugges- Remember, shopping The Delphos Herald - tion board and was a judge The decision means gun and the GOP-controlled tions for health and wellness carts, public bathroom fau- Closes at noon New Year’s and election-day worker owners traveling among Legislature, which overrode that may keep everyone in a cets and door-handles and Eve, no publication on New for more than 50 years. Ohio cities won’t have to his veto. good state of mind, body and frequently touched areas Year’s Day Sadler was also very active spirit this winter. like elevator buttons and gas Delphos Public Library at Trinity United Methodist worry about variations in The justices rejected an gun restrictions along the appeals court finding that the Many people are very pumps are high traffic germ - Closed New Year’s Eve, Church, teaching Sunday closed New Year’s Day School and was a charter way, Ohio Attorney General law was not “part of a com- busy around the holidays and infested areas. Richard Cordray said after prehensive statewide legisla- may neglect simple practices Always remember to Speedway - Fifth Street, member of the local Official regular hours; Main Street, Board and was a representative Wednesday’s ruling. tive enactment” and found to stay healthy. Eating a well cough and sneeze into the of West Ohio Conference at Cleveland had challenged it qualified as a general law, balanced diet, getting exer- crook of the arm and not into regular hours the Jurisdictional Conferences the state on grounds that the taking precedence over local cise, drinking plenty of water hands to help stop the spread Circle K - Regular hours and the Council of Ministries law intruded on the constitu- ordinances. and getting a good night’s of germs to these places. Point Marathon - Regular of the Lima District. She was tionally guaranteed right to The office of Cleveland sleep are basics that can be Flu season ranges from hours district president of W.S.C.S. home rule, which allows a Mayor Frank Jackson said forgotten in the hustle and October through April. For Bellmann’s Party Shop - and served as district leader municipality to govern itself. the Supreme Court’s decision bustle. Since daylight hours anyone who has not received Closes at 6 p.m. New Year’s for four terms. On the local The city’s ban on assault “puts urban populations at are shorter in the winter, it’s a flu vaccine yet this sea- Eve, closed New Year’s Day level, she was lay-delegate weapons was among those greater risk for gun violence harder to soak up sunlight that son, vaccines are available at Chief’s Supermarket - reg- to the annual church confer- invalidated by the law. and eviscerates the state con- is still needed by your body the Van Wert County Health ular hours ence at Lakeside for many In reversing an earlier stitution’s home rule provi- to make vitamin D. Sunlight Department any day between ACE Hardware - Closes years. In 1955, she and Toddy appeals court decision, the sion.” has also been proven to have 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. without at 4 p.m. New Year’s Eve, Rozelle formed Trinity United state’s highest court ruled 5-2 In the dissent, Justice Paul positive effects on mood and an appointment. Medicare Closed New Year’s Day Methodist Church’s first on Wednesday that the law E. Pfeifer concluded, based has been said to ward off and Medicaid are accepted Tri-County Do-It Center - Altar Guild, which still car- is constitutional and does not on a previous court case, that depression. after presenting the card. The Closes at noon Friday, busi- ries on those duties to this infringe on home rule powers. “the General Assembly is Hand washing is always price of the vaccine this year ness resumes Monday day. She helped organize and the most effective tool in dis- is $25 for adults and $10 ALCO - Closes at 7 p.m. served as president of Church Cordray had asked the incapable of casting a pre- court to decide the case, say- emption blanket over an entire ease prevention all year long for children. Flu shots are New Year’s Eve, closes at 6 Women United of Delphos. p.m. New Year’s Day See page 2 for full obituary. ing lawmakers determined field” of legislation. but in winter months when recommended for all persons Magnitude 3.8 2010 2010 2010 quake rattles Ind. 2010 2010 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) 2010 2010 2010 2010 — The U.S. Geological Survey has lowered the estimated magnitude of an 2010 A look back . . . earthquake that shook parts Director Joyce Hale said the advised everyone to stay July 28 — The Delphos of Indiana and four other contributions were greatly in the air-conditioning or Sisters of Notre Dame wel- states to magnitude 3.8. appreciated, due to the cuts shade and to drink water comed their fellow sisters The agency’s initial esti- in funding the center has throughout the day. from Germany and provid- mate of the quake’s strength received. “Our transporta- July 9 — Karla and ed them with a tour of St. was magnitude 4.2. The tion is so vital to our peo- Robert Hoying awoke to a John’s. Margaret Fischer USGS said the 7:55 a.m. EST ple and that has to come surprise in their Koi pond acted as tour guide. “We today was centered about five from our levy dollars, so we one morning when they re-did the church 12 years miles south of Greentown in don’t have extra money for discovered fresh-water jel- ago because the paint was Howard County, about 50 maintenance and landscap- lyfish had appeared out of peeling and the plaster was miles north of Indianapolis. ing,” she said. “It means so nowhere. Scientists claim falling down in places. It The USGS said the much to us.” these ancient organisms needed it badly,” she said. quake was felt by people as July 6 — The annual lay in wait in the form of July 29 — Incumbent far away as Illinois, Ohio, Delphos Kiwanis Club polyps. Once they reach Suzie Teman was re-elected Kentucky and Wisconsin. Fourth of July celebration the right temperature and Marbletown Mayor for the was deemed a success, with environmental conditions, annual Marbletown Festival. Forecast a good turnout of people in they develop into buds and Teman won the “vote” by a Cloudy Friday; the evenings and no inci- eventually progress into the landslide, 600 to 60 against 20 percent chance dents at the “beverage” tent. medusa stage, or mature jel- opponent Chris Boop. of showers and While many communities lyfish stage. Candidates in the election high in low 50s. went without fireworks due July 16 — The Delphos collected donations, with See page 2. to financial strain, Delphos Public Library Board of each dollar representing a The Carson & Barnes Circus came to Delphos, bring- continued the tradition. Trustees made the deci- “vote.” Index ing exotic animals, acrobatics and feats of strength. In “Our local businesses and sion to resume renovating July 31 — The Carson addition to the usual clowning around and comical antics, individual donors made it the First Street building. & Barnes Circus came to Obituaries 2 audiences were treated to contortionists, unicyclists and possible for us to have fire- During its monthly meeting, Delphos, bringing exotic State/Local 3 animal tricks. Politics 4 works this year,” organizer the board discussed ways animals, acrobatics and Community 5 Each year at this time, July Jamey Wisher said. to keep the project under feats of strength. In addi- Sports 6 The Herald staff takes a July 1 — Area business- July 7 — With tempera- $25,000 with a representa- tion to the usual clowning Classifieds 8 look back at the happenings es, including K&M Tire, tures in the mid-90’s, tri- tive from Garmann/Miller. around and comical antics, TV 9 in the area in the last year. teamed up with United county residents prepared The remaining renovations audiences were treated to World News 10 Here is the third of four Way Extreme Community themselves for sweat and were selective demolition, contortionists, unicyclists year-end wrapups. (Due to Makeover initiative to help possible heat-stroke as cabinetry, wall construc- and animal tricks. Children a server failure, The Herald with landscaping and paint- they went about their daily tion, ceiling work, painting, and adults alike enjoyed lost many pictures from the ing projects at the Delphos obligations in a heat wave. flooring, plumbing, HVAC third quarter of 2010.) Senior Citizens Center. Fire Chief David McNeal and electrical. See WRAP UP, page 10 2

2 – The Herald Thursday, December 30, 2010 www.delphosherald.com For The Record OBITUARY The Delphos new postage stamps edna Jane sadler Herald Jurisdictional Conferences Vol. 141 No. 168 and the Council of Ministries Nancy Spencer, editor of the Lima District. She was Ray Geary, general manager are ‘forever’ district president of W.S.C.S. Delphos Herald, Inc. By DoUGLAss ing a mail run. “For me, a guy been sold since, generating and served as district leader Don Hemple, K. DAnieL who uses snail-mail regularly, $12.1 billion in total revenue. for four terms. On the local advertising manager Associated Press it’s a hassle to get 1- or 2-cent The stamps without denomina- level, she was lay-delegate Tiffany Brantley, stamps. Streamline things — tions already account for 85 to the annual church confer- circulation manager WASHINGTON — that would be perfect.” percent of its stamp program, William Kohl, ence at Lakeside for many general manager/Eagle Print Rummaging around for 1- When the Postal Service the service says. years. In 1955, she and Toddy and 2-cent postage stamps unveiled its first-class com- The Postal Service sought Rozelle formed Trinity United The Daily Herald (USPS 1525 when postal rates go up memorative stamps for 2011 a 2-cent increase in post- Methodist Church’s first Altar 8000) is published daily except is heading the way of the on Tuesday, all were marked age rates for 2011, but the Guild, which still carries on Sundays and Holidays. Pony Express. Beginning in “forever” instead of the cur- independent Postal Rate those duties to this day. She By carrier in Delphos and January, all new stamps good rent rate of 44 cents. Commission rejected the helped organize and served as area towns, or by rural motor for 1 ounce of first-class mail The initial first-class stamp request. The post office is president of Church Women route where available $2.09 per week. By mail in Allen, Van will be marked as “forever.” under the new policy will be appealing the decision in fed- United of Delphos. The move is designed the Lunar New Year: Year of eral court. Wert, or Putnam County, $105 sept. 4, 1914 - Dec. 29, 2010 She was a charter member per year. Outside these counties to help customers cope the Rabbit stamp, to be issued Use of the Internet as well Edna Jane Sadler, 96, of of the Delphos Ohio Child with postage increases, a Jan. 22. It will be followed as the economic downturn $119 per year. Delphos died at 12:20 p.m. Conservation League and was Entered in the post office U.S. Postal Service official by stamps commemorating have been cited for a 3.5 per- Wednesday at Vancrest a member and president of in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as told The Associated Press Kansas statehood on Jan. 29 cent decline in mail volume Healthcare Center. Phi Delta Sorority and mem- Periodicals, postage paid at on Tuesday. The official and, in February, the cen- from 2009 to 2010. She was born Sept. 4, 1914, ber of Delphos Chapter 26, Delphos, Ohio. requested anonymity to dis- tennial of President Ronald The Postal Service lost in Columbus and adopted as Order of Eastern Star, where No mail subscriptions will be cuss a policy that hasn’t been Reagan’s birth. $8.5 billion in the year ending an infant by Fred and Pearl she was a Worthy Matron accepted in towns or villages announced formally. The Forever Stamp, first Sept. 30, even after trimming where The Daily Herald paper Leininger. in 1953 and was appointed carriers or motor routes provide Postmaster General issued in April 2007 and fea- more than 100,000 jobs in On Feb. 13, 1934, she Grand Martha for the Grand Patrick R. Donahoe plans to turing the Liberty Bell, was recent years, and estimates it daily home delivery for $2.09 married Howard Sadler. They Chapter of Ohio Order of per week. announce the new policy Jan. designed for use regardless of will lose $6 billion to $7 bil- were married for 58 years Eastern Star in 1956. 14, the official said. changes in postal rates. They lion in the next year. One of 405 North Main St. before he preceded her in A working Republican, TELEPHONE 695-0015 “I think that’s a great idea,” are sold at the prevailing price its proposals for dealing with death. she served on the Allen Office Hours Sean Swilling, a research of 1 ounce of domestic first- its financial troubles calls for Survivors include a son, County Republican Central 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. analyst for commercial prop- class postage. cutting delivery to five days a Paul (Jane) Sadler of Delphos; Committee and was a past POSTMASTER: erty, said inside a downtown The Postal Service says that week instead of six, a change four grandchildren, Jill Sadler officer of the Delphos Send address changes Washington post office dur- 28 billion Forever Stamps have Congress must approve. of Phoenix, Lisa (Michael) Republican Club. She worked to THE DAILY HERALD, 405 N. Main St. Hefner of Lafayette and Paul on the local election board Delphos, Ohio 45833 (Kim) Sadler of St. Marys; and was a judge and election Ohio to limit prescription and five great-grandchil- day worker for more than 50 dren, Nathan, Allison and years. Alexander Hefner and Ryan She supported both CorreCtions transfers to once a year and Aaron Sadler. Jefferson and St. John’s She was preceded in death schools. She was especially the next meeting of the COLUMBUS (AP) — A and percentage-off coupons, cause hardships for Ohio by a son, Howard Frederick proud of the athletic abili- Delphos Council Catholic change in Ohio rules will for prescription transfers. snowbirds, older residents Sadler; a half sister, Ethel ties of her son, grandson Ladies of Columbia will limit the number of times Pharmacists have complained who go elsewhere for the Baker; and a half brother, and great-grandnephews and begin at 7 p.m. tuesday at a prescription may be trans- that they spend too much time winter, critics charge. Walter Leininger. when at 93 she could not lon- the Knights of Columbus ferred between pharmacies dealing with transfers that are They could transfer a pre- Mrs. Sadler was first and ger go the games, her radio hall. to once a year, beginning often initiated solely because scription from Ohio to their foremost an active Methodist, was always tuned in to the Saturday. of bargain offers, Benedict winter home state. But unless Republican and volunteer. She Delphos-Lima station so she The Delphos Herald wants The Ohio State Board said. the switch is made within one was the first woman appoint- wouldn’t miss a play. to correct published errors in of Pharmacy approved the “There’s a difference pharmacy chain, they would ed to the Delphos Recreation Funeral services will begin its news, sports and feature restriction last month because between penny-pinching and not be able to make the trans- Board and was The Delphos at 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity articles. To inform the news- of pharmacists’ concerns coupon-shopping to the point fer back to Ohio when they Herald Tri-county Woman of United Methodist Church, the room of a mistake in published about paperwork and possible it becomes unsafe,” said Bill return with warmer weather. the Year in 1975. She served Rev. David Howell officiat- information, call the editorial communication glitches that Winsley, the executive direc- Tom Stone, a Columbus on the Arnold C. Dienstberger ing. Burial will be in Walnut department at 419-695-0015. can endanger patients, said tor of the pharmacy board. resident and critic of the Foundation for 42 years and Grove Cemetery. Corrections will be published Tim Benedict, the board’s Prescription transfers with- change, wrote the pharmacy was an active participant in Friends may call from 2-8 on this page. assistant director. in the same retail chain, such panel that those prescriptions planning the building of the p.m. Saturday and one hour “If you keep transferring as from a CVS store in Ohio to are then “marooned” in the nursing home and organized prior to the service Sunday (prescriptions) around, you’re one in Florida, are exempt from other state. and chaired the volunteer at Harter and Schier Funeral BIRTHS eventually going to have the one-per-year limit because Patients can avoid that activities until Vancrest pur- Home, where an Easter Star st. ritA’s problems,” Benedict told The the stores share the same sys- problem through planning chased it. service will begin at 3 p.m. A girl was born Dec. 29 to Columbus Dispatch. tem of computer records, the and by having a doctor write She taught Sunday School, Saturday. Jason and Erin Klir of Elida. Also, several retailers Dispatch reported. two separate prescriptions, was a charter member of Preferred memorials are A boy was born Dec. 29 to offer deals, such as gift cards The rule change could Benedict said. the local Official Board to TUMC Building Fund, Jeff and Darci Swick of Fort and was a representative of Eastern Star or donor’s Jennings. Healthy West Ohio Conference at the choice. A girl was born Dec. 29 to Haley Miller and Andrew (Continued from page 1) 238-0808 ext. 103 or 107. picked up from contact with Hammer of Elida. The flu shot protects a surface that a sick person FUNERALS TODAY IN HISTORY underlying health conditions against influenza, which is a has touched. HArPster, Harold By the Associated Press like diabetes or heart prob- respiratory illness most com- If exhibiting the symptoms A., 88, of Delphos, Mass of Today is Thursday, Dec. LOCAL PRICES lems being in a high risk monly consisting of cough, of either virus or a fever, Christian Burial will begin at 30, the 364th day of 2010. Corn: $6.06 population. body aches, fever, chills and staying home from work or 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the There is one day left in the Wheat: $6.99 The first year children headache. Usually nausea and school is especially impor- Evangelist Catholic Church, year. Beans: $13.41 receive a flu shot, two doses vomiting do not accompany tant in stopping the spread of with military rites by the today’s Highlight in are required separated by at influenza. Flu shots do not disease. If symptoms persist Delphos Veterans Council at History: least 4 weeks. If a child has protect against “stomach flu” or become severe, contact a the church. The Rev. Melvin On Dec. 30, 1860, 10 days WEATHER not received a second dose, which is actually gastroenteri- health-care provider for eval- Verhoff will officiate. Burial after South Carolina seceded it is necessary to adequately tis and can have some similar uation. will be in Walnut Grove from the Union, the state mili- Delphos weather protect against the flu virus. symptoms but in addition Additional resources to Cemetery. Friends may call tia seized the United States High temperature For persons 65 and nausea, vomiting and diar- fight disease and maintain from 2-8 p.m. today at Harter Arsenal in Charleston, com- Wednesday was 36 degrees, older also consider call- rhea. Gastroenteritis does not health are available at odh. and Schier Funeral Home, pleting a takeover of all fed- low was 18. Rainfall was ing the Van Wert County commonly have respiratory ohio.gov, as well ascdc.gov. where a parish wake service eral property in the city except recorded at .07 inch. High a Health Department to make involvement. Gastroenteritis, Contact the Van Wert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fort Sumter. year ago today was 33, low an appointment to obtain a or gastro for short, is similar County Health Department at Memorial contributions may on this date: was 14. Record high for today Pneumonia vaccination. Call to influenza in that gastro is 419-238-0808, or visit van- be made to Veterans Honor In 1813, the British burned is 66, set in 1965. Record low the health department at 419- also a virus and is generally wertcountyhealth.org. Flight or St. John Parish Buffalo, N.Y., during the War is -13, set in 1983. Foundation. of 1812. WeAtHer ForeCAst In 1853, the United States tri-county LoZAno, Ramiro VAN WERT COURT NEWS and Mexico signed a treaty the Associated Press “Romie,” 80, of Delphos, under which the U.S. agreed The following individuals Missler was involved in the Mass of Christian Burial will to buy some 45,000 square toniGHt: Cloudy. appeared Wednesday before breaking and entering of be held at 11 a.m. Monday Next to WENDY’S to Next Judge Charles Steele in Van Barb’s Party Shop in Convoy miles of land from Mexico for Lows around 40. South winds Elida Road, Lima Road, Elida 419-225-PACK

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STATE/LOCAL EarthTalk® Group works Fracking is shorthand since 2005 when George within the oil and gas indus- W. Bush exempted oil and try for “hydraulic fractur- gas companies from feder- ing,” a process in which drill- al regulations designed to to restore Ga. ers blast millions of gallons protect our drinking water. of water, sand and hazard- Meanwhile, most state oil ous chemicals at high-pres- and gas regulatory agencies sure into sub-surface rock don’t require companies to Civil War formations to create frac- report the volumes or names tures that facilitate the flow of chemicals being used in of recoverable oil or gas. extraction (benzene, chlo- According to the Interstate ride, toluene and sulfates are Oil and Gas Compact among them). The result, monument Commission, 90 percent of according to the non-profit By HOWARD all oil and gas wells in the Oil and Gas Accountability WILKINSON U.S. are “fracked” to boost Project, is that one of the The Cincinnati Enquirer “This is production. Fracking usu- country’s dirtiest industries important to ally occurs just after a new enjoys an exclusive right to CINCINNATI — About well is drilled, but many “inject toxic fluids directly five years ago, a small party the history of wells are fractured numer- into good quality groundwa- ous times to get as much of men from Cincinnati — all Shaleshock.org. photo ter without oversight.” Cincinnati. This production out of a profit- There are other poten- of them descendants of Civil Fracking, shorthand for “hydraulic fracturing,” involves War veterans — made the is a favorite son able site as possible. tial issues with fracking as blasting millions of gallons of water, sand and hazardous But after a series of acci- well. The non-profit Natural 600-mile trip down Interstate of the city, a chemicals at high-pressure into sub-surface rock forma- 75 to the Chickamauga dents in Pennsylvania and Resources Defense Council brilliant leader. tions to create fractures that facilitate the flow of recover- elsewhere over the last few (NRDC) warns that beyond National Battlefield Park to able oil or gas. It has come under serious attack of late see the monument to Gen. years, fracking has come contaminating drinking His life was due to fears about contaminated drinking water and other under attack as dangerous water with toxic and in some William Haines Lytle, the threats to public health. Pictured: A hydraulic fracturing Cincinnati poet-soldier who significant to to both human health and cases carcinogenic chemi- site, one of several concentrated in a small area in and the environment. The most cals, fracking could trigger died on that field. the history of around Troy, Pennsylvania. They were appalled at common problem involves earthquakes, poison graz- what they found on the north Cincinnati.” From the Editors of E/The formed a commission to the disposal of the toxic ing livestock, and overbur- Georgia battlefield. Environmental Magazine investigate possible causes, sludge that results from den our wastewater systems fracking. Texas-based XTO — especially since drilling “There was nothing left — Kerry Langdon, reported Daniel Jack Chasan of it,” said Kerry Langdon Dear EarthTalk: Why on the Pacific Northwest Energy, for instance, racked expanded during Bush’s commander of the up 31 fracking-related pol- tenure in the White House. of Union Township, com- Cincinnati Sons of Union did 34 million wild sock- news website, Crosscut. mander of the Cincinnati Sons eye salmon return to the The situation was terrible lution violations at 20 wells In response to public Veterans camp that in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus concern about the potential of Union Veterans camp that bears Lytle’s name Fraser River in British in 2008, as well, so much bears Lytle’s name. “We were Columbia this year? The so that on the U.S. side of Shale in 2010 alone. But risks associated from frack- surprised, saddened and dis- run had been declining for the border, then-Commerce the fact that between 20 and ing, the EPA recently com- appointed.” near the cemetery gates that 20 years before now. Secretary Carlos Gutierrez 40 percent of the chemi- menced a comprehensive What they found was the marks the place where he is — David B., Seattle, declared the Fraser salm- cals remain stranded under- study on the topic. Oil com- bare remains of what used to buried. WA on fishery a disaster and ground — where they can panies and environmental- be a majestic pyramid of about The son of one of the city’s allocated $2 million to U.S. contaminate drinking water, ists alike hope that the study 350 black cannonballs, with a founding families, William The miraculous sock- tribes and commercial fish- soils and other features puts to rest any debate over bronze placard noting that this Haines Lytle practiced law eye salmon run in western ermen to make up for their of the environment that the environmental impacts was the spot where, on Sept. here, serving in the state leg- Canada’s Fraser River water- loss of income. But strangely plants, animals and humans of the process. In the mean- 20, 1863, Gen. Lytle, a mem- islature as a Democrat, run- shed in the summer and fall enough, just as the Canadian rely on — is perhaps even time, the city council in ber of one of Cincinnati’s ning unsuccessfully for Ohio of 2010—indeed the biggest commission began investi- more troubling. According Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania founding families, was killed lieutenant governor and serv- run in 97 years—still has gating the paltry 2009 run, to the U.S. Environmental recently voted to outlaw while on horseback, leading ing with distinction in the 2nd fishers, researchers and fish- said Chasan, commercial Protection Agency (EPA), fracking there, while New his brigade in a counterattack. Ohio Volunteer Infantry in ery managers baffled. Just a fishermen “started hauling a least nine different chemi- York governor David Now, they are working war with Mexico. year earlier only one million in more Fraser River sock- cals commonly used in Paterson extended a morato- with a Civil War preservation By the time the Civil War fish returned to spawn. No eye than any of them had fracking are injected into oil rium on fracking in his state group at Chickamauga to do began in 1861, Lytle was one one seems to be able to say ever seen.” and gas wells at concentra- through July of 2011, citing something about it. of the best known poets in the for sure what caused the Generally speaking, sci- tions that pose a threat to concerns about whether the The Lytle Monument, country, in a time when poetry massive 2010 run, but most entists and environmental- human health. technique is safe enough to erected in 1894, was one of was a popular form of lit- agree that it probably had ists are well aware of why With Americans getting allow it at all moving for- eight “memorial monuments” erature, read and memorized to do with the very favor- wild West Coast salmon half of their drinking water ward. Other municipalities built by Union veterans on by most Americans. Many able water conditions that runs have been declining from underground sources, and states are waiting to see the Chickamauga battlefield Americans could recite his were present in 2008 when over the past century: name- it’s no wonder that people what the EPA finds before to mark the location where most famous poem, “Antony the sockeyes were juveniles. ly pollution at almost every are concerned about the risks making their own decisions general officers died. and Cleopatra,” with its ironic “They’re very vulnerable inch along the thousand of fracking — especially on fracking. But by the time the references to a soldier killed at that stage of their life,” mile river-to-sea-and-back Cincinnati Sons of the Union in battle. reports John Reynolds, a underwater journey, over- Veterans arrived on the battle- When the war broke out, salmon conservation expert fishing in both rivers and field five years ago, the Lytle Lytle was appointed to lead at Canada’s Simon Fraser the ocean, and man-made Monument, tucked away in an Ohio infantry regiment. He University. obstructions to fish pas- an obscure, hard-to-reach area was severely wounded in bat- Roberta Hamme, a sage. But environmentalists of the battlefield, had been tle in Sept. 1861 and returned researcher with Canada’s are now optimistic that the reduced to a single layer of to Cincinnati, but, four months University of Victoria, huge 2010 sockeye run is a cannonballs. later, was back in the saddle suggests in a recent study sign of better times ahead. What happened to the mon- — now a general — and lead- published in Geophysical Perhaps improved logging ument sounds bizarre and sets ing troops in battle. Research Letters that the practices, a resurgence in the teeth of historical preser- In Sept. 1863, Lytle found ash fall from the eruption of organic farming, new protec- vationists on edge: the miss- himself leading a brigade in Alaska’s Kasatochi volcano tions for upstream habitat or ing cannonballs were either the battle of Chickamauga, in 2008 may be one rea- restrained commercial fish- stolen by souvenir seekers or, which ended in defeat for the son for the huge 2010 run. ing catch limits—or some years ago, by park officials Union army and was one of the Iron in the ash, which was combination thereof—has who grabbed the cannonballs bloodiest battles of the war, spewed far and wide by the begun to make a difference on the out-of-the-way monu- exceeded in casualties only erupting volcano and then in salmon survival. ment to make repairs to other, by the battle of Gettysburg, dispersed further by turbu- In any event, the salmon more visible monuments. which had taken place about lent weather, served as a fer- runs typically peak every John Warrenchuk, courtesy Wikipedia “It may be that, during 10 weeks earlier. tilizer throughout the North fourth year—2010 was sup- the early days of preserva- Lytle was mortally wound- Pacific. The result was huge posed to be a peak year Some 34 million sockeye salmon returned to Canada’s tion, it was considered OK to ed on the second day of the algae blooms that dramati- but substantially exceeded Fraser River this past summer and fall, following years of borrow from one monument battle on a hillside that is now cally improved the fish’s expectations. Only time will decline that had many scientists worried about the future to fix another,” said Patrice known as “Lytle Hill.” food supply. A similar large tell if the masses of sock- of the fish and the industry built around it. There is now Glass, executive director of Lytle the poet was as well- Fraser River salmon run in eyes in the Fraser in 2010 great optimism for better times ahead. the Friends of the National known and well-regarded 1958 was likewise preceded were a fluke or foreshadow among Confederate soldiers YOUR NEWSPAPER ... STILL LOADED Parks at Chickamauga and by a huge volcanic eruption better days ahead for the WITH EXTRAS. Chattanooga, the group that is as he was to those on the in Alaska. environment—and for the working with Langdon’s orga- Union side. What was particularly fish and people in it. The way newspapers are sold may have That is why Confederate changed, but fact is, newspapers are nization to restore the statue. striking about 2010’s mam- still the most “value-added” source of “That kind of thing would soldiers placed a guard around moth run was the contrast Dear EarthTalk: Can information around. Where else can you never happen today,” Glass his body until Union soldiers against 2009, when the you explain what “frack- find facts, food, fashion, finance, “funnies”, could remove his remains. football, and of course good old-fashioned said. “And it only hap- Fraser River sockeye run was ing” is with regard to nat- reporting, for just pennies a day? With pened here because the Lytle “It is one of the wonder- a disaster by all accounts. It ural gas exploration and something new to greet you each day, Monument is in a place ful stories of Chickamauga,” capped 20 years of decline why it is controversial? from cover to cover, your newspaper is off the beaten path. I guess Glass said. “The respect those and was so much worse than — Jonas Kern, Bellevue, really one extraordinary buy, so pick it up and “read all about it” daily! they thought no one would Confederate soldiers showed anyone had expected that WA notice.” for an opposing general was the Canadian government But Langdon and the 25 really touching.” members of his organization Lytle’s body was returned — all the direct descendants to Cincinnati and an early of Civil War veterans — have afternoon funeral was held YOUR NEWSPAPER ... STILL THE BEST noticed, and they believe it at Christ Church downtown. BUY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. would be dishonorable to the Thousands of Cincinnatians memory of a brave and dis- lined the route from downtown tinguished soldier to let the to Spring Grove Cemetery. diminished monument stand. “He was a beloved figure They have joined with the in Cincinnati,” Langdon said. Friends organization to raise “The whole city mourned his $65,000 to buy 323 new can- death.” nonballs and restore the Lytle A man of Lytle’s stature, Monument to its 1894 appear- Langdon said, “should have ance and rededicate it on Sept. a proper monument on the 20, 2013 — the 150th anni- battlefield where he died.” versary of Lytle’s death. Lytle will have it, if the So far, the two groups have Sons of the Union Veterans raised $8,400, with most of it and the Friends organization coming from the Cincinnati reach the fundraising goal. In today’s world, fifty cents doesn’t area. Glass said the National Park buy a heck of a lot — except of “This is important to the Service, which operates the course, when it comes to your history of Cincinnati,” said military parks at Chickamauga newspaper. Langdon. “This is a favor- and Chattanooga, will bid out For less than the cost of a bus ite son of the city, a brilliant a contract with a foundry to ride, you can get word from across leader. His life was significant cast the solid-shot cannon- town or across the nation. For less balls, which will cost about to the history of Cincinnati.” than the price of a cup of coffee, Many here know the Lytle $200 each. The rest of the money you can get your fill of food, name because of the down- fashion, politics, or whatever else town park that sits on the raised, Glass said, will be site of the family home, the used to build a better walk- is your cup of tea. With something highway tunnel underneath it; way from the main road to new to greet you each day, from and anyone who has been to the Lytle Monument and put cover to cover, your newspaper Spring Grove Cemetery has up new signage directing park is still the most “streetwise” buy seen the towering monument visitors to the spot. in town! 4 — The Herald Thursday, December 30, 2010 www.delphosherald.com

“I respect faith, but doubt is what gives you an education.” POLITICS — Wilson Mizner, American playwright (1876-1933) Retiring senator spurs action for Native American rights By MATTHEW DALY Affairs Committee, said he Dorgan, 68, denies any Associated Press then “focused like a laser” on attempt to craft a legacy, unfinished business, includ- saying he merely wanted to WASHINGTON — By ing the long-stalled bills on complete legislation he had any measure, 2010 was a ban- health care and crime. worked on for years. ner year on Capitol Hill for Dorgan also championed “When children are Native Americans. the Tribal Law and Order Act, dying and elders are dying, And a huge factor was the which aims to give tribes more the time for talk is past,” he pending retirement of a lone authority to combat crime on said, noting that many Native senator — North Dakota’s their reservations. Americans still “live in third Byron Dorgan. The measure authorizes world conditions in much of After years of trying, more federal law enforce- this country.“ Congress passed several ment officers and makes The health care law, for- landmark bills for Native federal agencies collect data mally known as the Indian Americans, including laws on crimes committed in Health Care Improvement overhauling tribal health care Native American Country. Act, was included in the larg- and law enforcement and set- It also requires the Justice er health care overhaul passed tling a 15-year legal battle Department to maintain crim- by Congress last spring. It over lost royalties for mis- inal data on cases that U.S. clears the way for more pre- managed Native American attorneys decline to prosecute ventive care, boosts mental lands. for various reasons, including health resources and address- Congress continued par- a lack of evidence. A recent es recruiting and retaining Charges against celing out $2.5 billion in report found that federal offi- physicians throughout Native economic stimulus money to cials decline to prosecute American Country. It also IT WAS NEWS THEN US aid worker tribes and resolved four long- more than 50 percent of vio- focuses on teen suicide — an One Year Ago standing water disputes total- lent crimes on reservations. epidemic on many reserva- • Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective cleared by judge ing more than $1 billion. On some reservations, tions — and improves treat- Order of Elks adopted several families in the Van Wert area PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Tribal leaders and advo- fewer than a dozen offi- ment for diabetes, another to help make their Christmas a little brighter again this year. (AP) — An American aid cates call the two-year ses- cers patrol areas the size of chronic problem. Ornaments or tags were placed in the lodge Christmas Sharing worker has been released from sion that ended last week the Connecticut. Dorgan said he told Senate Tree which contained the items needed for the families. a notoriously overcrowded most productive for Native “If you report a rape, a Majority Leader Harry Reid Haitian prison after a judge Americans in four decades. cop might show up the next he would not vote for the larg- apparently cleared him of alle- They offer several reasons, day,” Dorgan said. “It’s a full- er health bill unless it included 25 Years Ago — 1985 including strong support from blown scandal.” Native American health care. • The undefeated Antwerp Archers brought Delphos gations that he kidnapped an infant from a hospital where the Obama administration, Congress approved $3.4 “That’s not a threat, just a Jefferson girls’ four-game winning streak to a resounding which has made tribal issues billion to settle the lost royal- statement of fact,” he said. halt Saturday night by defeating the Wildcats 79-35. The loss he worked as a volunteer. Paul Waggoner was a priority. ties case, which covers claims A total of $2 billion will drops Jefferson’s record to 4-3. Antwerp improved to 7-0. And there was the Dorgan that Native Americans were be used to buy broken-up Sarah Wurst was the only Jefferson player to reach double receiving medical treatment Wednesday at an undisclosed factor. swindled out of payments for Native American lands from figures as she hit for six field goals and one free throw for Dorgan, a Democrat, oil, gas, timber and grazing individual owners willing to 13 points. location following his release from the National Penitentiary announced last January he rights for more than a century. sell, with the lands turned • Airman Steve M. Reed, son of Thomas and Dortha L. wouldn’t seek re-election As many as 500,000 Native over to tribes. Another $60 Reed of Columbus Grove, has graduated from the U.S. Air in Port-au-Prince, Materials Management Relief Corps, after almost 30 years in Americans will receive at million will go to a scholar- Force management course at Lowry Air Force Base, Colo. Congress. Dorgan, chair- least $1,500 apiece; some will ship fund for young Native the aid group he co-founded Reed is scheduled to serve with the 401st Supply Squadron man of the Senate Indian get significantly more. Americans. in Sprain. He is a 1985 graduate of Columbus Grove High after the Jan. 12 earthquake, School. said in a statement on the • Field goal percentages told the story Saturday night group’s Web site. Baby boomers fear outliving Medicare Earlier, his supporters had in the Van Wert Holiday Tournament as the Crestview By RICARDO ALONSO- choose between raising the Medicare will be covering feared he could get cholera or Knights defeated the Fort Jennings Musketeers 70-59. The ZALDIVAR and age or cutting benefits, 59 more than 80 million people. some other illness in a prison Musketeers placed three men in double figures, Gary Menke JENNIFER AGIESTA percent said raise the age and At the same time, the ratio of that has long been criticized led with 16, Brad Miehls chipped in 12 and Dean Von Sossan Associated Press keep the benefits. workers paying taxes to sup- by human rights groups for its contributed 10. “I don’t mind the fact that port the program will have abysmal conditions. WASHINGTON — The people may have to work plunged from 3.5 for each The group said a judge 50 Years Ago — 1960 first baby boomers will be a little longer,” said Lynn person receiving benefits cur- declined to bring kidnapping old enough to qualify for Barlow, 60, a real estate agent rently, to 2.3. • One of the biggest events of the holidays was held in charges against Waggoner. Delphos Thursday night and was voted a big success. More Medicare Jan. 1, and many who lives outside Atlanta. “The 800-pound gorilla is Haitian judicial authorities fear the program’s obituary Especially if there’s time to eating like mad and grow- than 200 persons attended the Phi Delta Sorority-sponsored could not be reached for com- Charity Ball, held in the Knights of Columbus club rooms. In will be written before their plan, laboring a few extra ing to 1,200 pounds,” said ment. own. years allows people to save economist Eugene Steuerle of previous years the sorority held its dance on Christmas night Waggoner’s lawyer, Gary but this year decided to hold it mid-way between Christmas A new Associated Press- more for retirement. the Urban Institute, warning Lisade, told The Associated GfK poll finds that baby Bring up benefit cuts and about the imbalance. “The and New Years, giving more persons an opportunity to attend. Press on Wednesday that he boomers believe by a ratio of Barlow isn’t nearly as accom- switch from worker to retiree Proceeds from the dance go toward the sorority’s civic had submitted to a judge in the 2-to-1 they won’t be able to modating. “I started working status has implications for project, that of furnishing shoes and boots for youngsters case a death certificate from rely on the giant health insur- when I was 16 and I expect a everything.” in Delphos whose parents are unable to purchase them. the hospital where the infant ance plan throughout their benefit after putting into it for The government can’t bal- This project has been carried on for many years by the he was accused of kidnap- retirement. so many years,” she said. ance its books without deal- sorority with hundreds of dollars being spent for this ping had died. He also gave The boomers took a run- As Medicare reaches a his- ing with health care costs, worthy cause. Thursday night’s affair was voted one of the the court an affidavit from the ning dive into adolescence toric threshold, the poll also and Medicare is in the middle. most successful dances ever staged here. Christmas decora- American doctor who treated and went on to redefine work found differences by age, Some leading Republicans tions in the club rooms added to the festive occasion and the 15-month-old boy. and family, but getting old is gender and income among and a few Democrats have good, danceable music was furnished by the Dean Kohler “We are so glad it’s finally making them nervous. baby boomers. For example, called for phasing out the pro- Combo of Lima. over,” Paul Sebring, the other Now, forty-three percent baby boom women, who can gram and instead giving each co-founder of the group, said say they don’t expect to be expect to live longer than both retiree a fixed payment — or 75 Years Ago — 1935 in a statement, describing con- able to depend on Medicare their mothers and their hus- voucher —to help them buy • A shipment of canned beef, part of the surplus com- ditions at the prison as “hor- forever, while only 20 percent bands, are much more pes- private medical insurance of modities distributed for relief by the federal government, was rific.” think their Medicare is secure. simistic than men about the their choice. The poll found received for Allen County distribution here Monday and will Waggoner, who was living The rest have mixed feelings. program’s future. doubts about the idea, and a be given out at the city building Tuesday morning. Further in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Yet the survey also shows a Medicare is a middle-class generational debate. plans are being made for the opening of recreation centers in before selling his construc- surprising willingness among bulwark against the ravages of Overall, a narrow major- Delphos under the WPA and it is believed that this project tion business and moving to adults of all ages to sacrifice illness in old age. It covers ity (51 percent) of Americans will go through and will provide recreational activities for the Haiti following the earth- to preserve Medicare benefits 46 million elderly and disabled opposed the voucher plan. But people of Delphos. quake, had been in custody that most Americans say they people at an annual cost of those born after 1980 favored • Van Wert Post American Legion will sponsor a county for 18 days while authorities deserve after years of paying about $500 billion. But the high it by 47 percent to 41 per- boxing show in connection with the fifth annual Ohio State investigated the allegations of taxes into the system at work. price of American-style medi- cent, while seniors opposed it American Legion Amateur Boxing Tournament. The Van Frantz Philistin, a Haitian man Take the contentious issue cine, stressing intensive treat- 4-to-1. A majority of boomers Wert event will be held the night of Jan. 22 in the gymnasium whose infant son was treated of Medicare’s eligibility age, ment and the latest innovations, were also opposed, with 43 of the YMCA. at a hospital in Petionville in fixed at 65, while the qualify- is already straining program percent strongly objecting. ing age for Social Security is finances. Add the number of Changes that don’t involve • St. John’s High made it nine straight wins Sunday after- February. Sebring and others said rising gradually to 67. baby boomers, more than 70 a full-scale re-engineering of noon when they took Fostoria St. Wendelin’s scalps in a Initially, 63 percent of million born between 1946 and Medicare tended to draw more game played at St. Wendelin’s High gymnasium. The final Waggoner was helping to move supplies at the hospital boomers in the poll dismissed 1964, and Medicare’s fiscal support in the poll, especially score was 40 to 20. The final period was almost entirely the idea of raising the eligi- foundation starts to shake. when the survey forced peo- Delphos. Schmelzer, Lang and R. Brandehoff took turns in and was not involved with the treatment of the baby. The bility age to keep Medicare Here’s the math: when the ple to choose between giving scoring and added 13 to the local count while holding the afloat financially. But when last of the boomers reaches up benefits or making some doctor said in his affidavit opposition to a lone field goal. the survey forced them to age 65 in about two decades, other kind of sacrifice. that Philistin declined to take the body, saying he couldn’t afford to bury it, Sebring said. Ambassadors in diplomatic spat evicted Later, he began making accu- By MATTHEW LEE They spoke on condition standoff in their daily briefing sations against Waggoner, at Associated Press of anonymity because they Wednesday. Moderately confused one point accusing him of put- were not authorized to speak “We believe it’s in our ting the infant into a Voodoo WASHINGTON — publicly on the matter. national interest to have an trance to kidnap him and sell Venezuelan President Hugo Palmer, who is awaiting ambassador in Caracas so that his organs. Chavez dared the U.S. to Senate confirmation, angered we can candidly express our Sebring said that Materials expel his ambassador in retal- Chavez by suggesting earlier views and engage with the Management Relief Corps iation for his move to reject this year that morale is low in government of Venezuela,” would continue its work in the U.S. envoy to the South Venezuela’s military and he is State Department spokesman Haiti. American country. concerned Colombian rebels are Mark Toner said. “There are “This has been a tremen- On Wednesday, that’s just finding refuge in Venezuela. tensions in the relationship, dously difficult time for what the Obama administra- Chavez, whose economy and it’s precisely because MMRC but it is not the end of tion did. relies heavily on oil sales of that that we feel that it’s us,” he said. We will continue Chavez issued his dare a to the United States, has important to have appropriate to help those that cannot help day earlier, saying he would accused Palmer of dishonor- diplomatic relations.” themselves. I will not leave not allow the U.S. diplomat, ing the Venezuelan govern- Toner said the U.S. regrets Larry Palmer, to be ambassa- ment by expressing concerns the Venezuelan government’s (Waggoner’s) side until he has dor because the U.S. official on several sensitive subjects decision to block Palmer’s made a full recovery from his made what Chavez described — including 2008 accusa- appointment, saying, “It time in the Haitian National as blatantly disrespectful tions by the U.S. Treasury affects our ability to carry out Penitentiary.” remarks about Venezuela. Department that three mem- normal diplomatic relations.” Waggoner, who grew up “If the government is going bers of Chavez’s inner circle The State Department has in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, to expel our ambassador there, helped Colombian rebels by been strongly critical of decree suggested he will step back let them do it,” Chavez said, supplying arms and aiding powers granted to Chavez by from his work in Haiti — at adding, “If they’re going to drug-trafficking operations. his congressional allies this least for now. cut diplomatic relations, let “For an ambassador to month, a maneuver Crowley “I could have continued them do it.” come, he has to respect this described as one more way for working in Haiti and would’ve U.S. diplomats familiar with homeland,” Chavez said. the leftist president to “justify been happy,” he said. “It sad- the situation said the decision State Department spokes- autocratic powers.” dens me that MMRC’s mis- to revoke Bernardo Alvarez man P.J. Crowley said late “Now the U.S. government sion has to be put on the back Herrera’s visa came after Wednesday that the U.S. has is threatening us that they’re burner ... I love Haiti and fear Chavez’s decision to withdraw taken “appropriate, propor- going to take reprisals. Well, this incident will stop many his approval of Palmer. The tional and reciprocal action.” let them do whatever they aid workers from coming to diplomats said Alvarez is cur- Department officials also want, but that man will not help.” rently not in the U.S. addressed the diplomatic come,” Chavez said Tuesday. 1

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WAL-MART STORES 54.08 +0.34 6 – The Herald Thursday, December 30, 2010 www.delphosherald.com SPORTS Cougars’ quick start leads to win over Jays By JIM METCALFE “Van Wert is very quick and [email protected] it seemed that they beat us to every loose ball; every time DELPHOS — Van the rebound hit the floor or Wert’s boys basketball team there was a ball up for grabs, came out like a house a-fire they seemed a step quicker. Wednesday night at Robert Those are the hustle plays we A. Arnzen Gymnasium, scor- need to make to win.” ing the first 10 points and Van Wert drained 19-of- Amy Musser photo building a 13-point lead in the 40 from the floor (7-of-15 first period. downtown) for 47.5 percent. Senior Ryan Musser controls his opponent The Cougar defense made They outrebounded the Jays Wednesday during the Marion Harding Invitational. it stand up, repelling every 31-21 (9-6 offensive) and He earned the 99th win of his high school grappling St. John’s challenge to grab totaled 13 turnovers (11 for career and goes for his 100th today. a 61-50 non-conference tri- the hosts) and 20 fouls (20 umph in the annual battle of for the Jays). Van Wert visits long-time archrivals. Elida Jan. 7. “Any time you are play- “Corey and Jacob scoring ing your first back-to-back all those points aren’t usually Lady Lancers win Chatt games, you aren’t sure of what part of the game plan; it just you’ll get. It looked like we turned out that way in the Insurance Holiday Tournament weren’t quite ready or didn’t flow of the game,” Froelich By Kirk Dougal Lincolnview led 38-34 at the have the energy needed from added. “For me, though, Times Bulletin Editor end of three periods. the start,” Jays coach Aaron Jacob Hood, usually a con- [email protected] Dye opened up the fourth Elwer explained. “Van Wert sistent third scorer, made key quarter with a jumper on the took advantage of that with plays that helped us. He did ROCKFORD — A night wing and a shot beyond the their early run and we could a nice job of making Geise after Lincolnview tied down a arc for a nine-point lead at never quite get back. The big- work for everything and he victory in overtime, the Lady 43-34. Riverside immediately gest concern we had with Van made the hustle plays.” Lancers proved it was no closed the gap on another Wert was their transition game St. John’s dropped in fluke, beating Riverside 53-47 Jenkins drive and a Brittany because they can really push 16-of-41 shots (7-of-20 to win the Chatt Insurance Shough trey. Dye stopped the tempo. They beat us in tran- 3-balls) for 39.0 percent. Holiday Tournament at the bleeding with her sixth sition a couple of times early. They entertain another long- Parkway High School. Abbi and seventh points of the (Corey) Clifton and (Jacob) time rival, Celina, Tuesday Alvarez was named tourna- quarter on a little stop-and- Myers were the guys we really with a 6 p.m. (junior varsity) ment MVP after averaging pop from 12 feet. The first had to defend; Clifton in par- start time. 15.5 points per game over the seven Lancer points had all ticular does so much for them, In the JV battle, Jays two days while Katie Dye was been Dye and she would not especially offensively. He’s a moved to 4-0 by hitting 5-of- named to the All-Tournament score again but the rest of terrific player.” 6 free throws in the final 41.4 Team. the team came running in to As they would be all game seconds to grab a 48-43 win. According to Lincolnview help. Thatcher hit a jumper long, the Cougar duo of the Tom Morris photo Sophomore Seth Bockey coach Dan Williamson, the in the lane and then Morgan junior Myers (28 markers on St. John’s senior Jordan Leininger gets inside Van drained 17 to pace the hosts. great play did not stop with Peel took a bullet pass from 4 treys) and the senior Clifton Wert’s Reggie Phillips for a deuce during Wednesday Sophomore AJ Smith coun- Alvarez and Dye. Especially Dye off the break for two (23 counters, 14 boards, 6 tered with 15 for the Cougars assists, 5 steals) were the big- night’s second half of action at Arnzen Gymnasium. The since the Lancers were playing points to put the Lancers up Blue Jays could not overcome an early 13-point deficit in (4-3). short-handed with post player 49-47. But it was Alvarez gest thorns in the Blue Jay VARSITY (1-3) side. Myers netted eight falling to the archrival Cougars by 11. VAN WERT (61) Audrey Bowen unable to play who answered the call again. Corey Clifton 6-9-23, Kirby Doidge with a banged-up ankle. That On Tuesday she had gone of his markers in the first The Cougars appeared swished a 24-footer from left 0-0-0, Joey Hurless 0-0-0, Jacob left the bulk of the paint work five of six from the free throw period in helping the Cougars ready to run away with the of the key to beat the horn and Hood 1-1-4, Jacob Myers 9-6-28, (7-0) build that 15-2 lead on Reggie Phillips 0-0-0, Austin Fleming to Carley Springer. line in the fourth quarter and contest in the second, scoot- make a 44-37 scoreboard. 3-0-6, Jack Moonshower 0-0-0, Joe “Carley in the whole tour- overtime to seal the Lancer a basket by senior Austin ing to a 25-11 spread on a Two times in the fourth Moonshower 0-0-0. Totals 19-16-61. Fleming (6 points) with 2:40 basket by Clifton with five period, the Blue and Gold ST. JOHN’S (50) nament did a really nice job,” win. She would do the same Alex Recker 3-1-10, Derek Klaus he said. “I’m not sure how on Wednesday, making four showing. The Jays had a 5-0 minutes showing. Back came were within two points, the 1-2-4, Scott Klausing 0-2-2, Ryan mini-run: a 3-ball by sopho- the Jays with an 8-3 closing final time at 3:14 remaining Densel 0-0-0, Alex Clark 0-0-0, Curtis many points she had tonight of five in the final minutes of Geise 5-0-13, Ty Bergfeld 2-2-6, AJ but last night she had 11 and the game to keep the lead for more Curtis Geise (13 coun- span, capped by a free throw on a pair of singles by senior Klausing 1-0-3, Jordan Leininger 3-2-8, ters with 3 treys, 4 boards) at from junior Scott Klausing Tyler Bergfeld (6 counters, Austin Vogt 1-2-4. Totals 16-11-50. did a nice job rebounding, Lincolnview. Score by Quarters: tonight another excellent job. “I think we were a little bit 2:11 and two singles by senior with 1:38 left, for a 28-19 3 assists) to make it 49-47. Van Wert 15 13 16 17 - 61 Austin Vogt with 25.7 ticks halftime margin. However, the Jays needed St. John’s 7 12 18 13 - 50 It seems like every night we rusty last night but Abbi came Three-point goals: Van Wert, Myers have somebody different step out and shot the ball very well left; to get them within 15-7. The Jays kept on battling, to be perfect and weren’t, 4, Clifton 2, Hood; St. John’s, Geise 3, up for us. Abbi obviously is and I think that gave every- “You always want to get trying to lessen the gap in missing six straight shots Recker 3, AJ Klausing. off to a good start, especial- the third period. They twice (5 triples), and were forced ----- being that constant scoring one else more confidence to JUNIOR VARSITY leader that we’ve got to have shoot, too,” said Williamson. ly when you’re at a difficult got within five, the last at to foul. From the 3-minute VAN WERT (43) place to play. The concern 35-30 on a basket by senior mark, Clifton led a 10-of-12 Matt Bidlack 0-0-0, Caleb Markward but everybody else - whether “We’ll take the win.” 0-2-2, AJ Smith 5-2-15, Jared Fleming it’s scoring or rebounding or Riverside was led by I have is that we seemed to Jordan Leininger (8 markers) team shooting performance 2-1-7, Logan Ray 3-0-6, Hunter Munroe settle after that, especially with 5:10 showing. However, at the line (16-of-22 for the 0-0-0, Steve Barnhart 0-0-0, Kyle playing defense - it is some- Erica Snapp with 14 points Kieber 0-0-0, Tyler Coil 2-0-6, Austin body different every night. and Sarah Schindewolf with shooting the 3s,” Van Wert every time they seemed ready night for 72.7% versus 11-of- Reichert 2-3-7. Totals 14-8/11-43. mentor Dave Froelich noted. to come even closer, either 19 for the hosts for 57.9%) by ST. JOHN’S (48) Their point guard gave us 12. The Pirates were 17-of- Troy Warnecke 2-2-7, Ryan trouble all night - she is very 51 (33.3%) from the field “St. John’s is such a good Clifton or Myers — split- hitting 7-of-8 himself as the Buescher 3-0-7, Ben Warnecke 1-0-2, quick - and we told Kaylee but only 3-of-18 from beyond defensive team, you really ting 16 markers between them Cougars remained unbeaten. Cole Fischbach 0-0-0, Andrew Metzger have to work hard to get your 3-1-8, Seth Bockey 5-7-17, Josh Rode (Thatcher) to shut her down the arc, a dismal 17 percent. in the period — came up “We showed a lot more 0-0-0, Ryan Densel 2-3-7, Tanner the best you can and she did.” They were 10-of-19 from the shooters free. You have to with the big shot. A 3-ball by energy the second quar- Calvelage 0-0-0. Totals 16-13/17-48. work to your strengths, which Clifton built the lead back to ter and the second half. We Score by Quarters: Katie Dye led all scor- free-throw line for 53 per- Van Wert 12 7 5 19 - 43 ers with 17 points but it was cent. aren’t necessarily physical 44-32 before Leininger scored just couldn’t quite get over St. John’s 16 10 11 11 - 48 ones but quickness and break- inside and senior Alex Recker the hump after digging that Three-point goals: Van Wert, Smith her passing that Williamson Lincolnview stayed con- 3, Fleming 2, Coil 2; St. John’s, T. wanted to talk about. sistent throughout the game, ing defenders down.” (10 markers on 3 triples) deep of a hole,” Elwer added. Warnecke, Buescher, Metzger. “The great thing about making 22-of-40 field-goal Katie is she’s so unselfish. attempts, a solid 55 percent, I didn’t even know she had including 1-of-2 from 3-point Minster captures Mauk Holiday Tournament 17 points because it was a land. Although only 8-of-20 By FRANK GERMAN Elida struck back when Julie — but Stirn hit a shot inside Miller City canned 24-of- quiet 17,” he continued. “She (40%) from the charity stripe, The Delphos Herald Stirn (12 points) hit two foul with just three ticks left for a 55 (7-of-16 triples) for 43.6 almost looks to pass before they hit them when it count- [email protected] shots at the 6:05 mark. Elida 40-22 Miller City lead. percent and 9-of-19 at the line she takes her shot and we ed, downing 8-of-11 in the took its only lead of the night “It was not our night. I (47.4%). They dominated the have got to have that. She did second half with the game on ELIDA — Fans of when Lindsay Peters (8 coun- think we let their defense get glass 39-26 (16-9 offensive) as a good job of handling the the line. the Vicki Mauk Holiday ters, 6 boards, 4 assists, 3 to us mentally,” Elida coach Drummelsmith nabbed eight pressure.” Lincolnview goes to 3-5 Tournament were expecting a steals) made a steal that led Deb Stetler commented. “We and Leis and Gerschutz six After trading baskets on the year while Riverside battle between girls basketball to a layup with 5:48 left in talked after the game about our each. Leis added 15 markers. at the start of the game, falls to 2-7. powers Minster and Liberty- the first. Miller City took the mental break down and how They had 11 assists (8 for Riverside went on a 4-0 run Riverside barely won Benton in Wednesday night’s lead for the rest of the night at we have to handle the pressure. the home team) as M. Michel that put them up 13-10 and the battle of the boards finals. They weren’t disap- 5:21 left on a 3-point play the I don’t think we did a good job had five. They forced 22 turn- forced Williamson to call a 27-26 and turnovers 22-24. pointed. old way by J. Michel. Miller of that tonight but I told the overs (15 of their own) and timeout with 2:48 left in the Lincolnview’s Springer led The Wildcats used their City’s Schroeder scored six girls it will come and we will grabbed six steals (10 for the first. Although Lincolnview everyone with 11 rebounds. prowess in the paint, outscor- points in 21 seconds: a tradi- be a hard practice tomorrow.” Lady ’Dawgs) as Nienberg trailed, they had forced the The All-Tournament team ing the Lady Eagles 28-14 tional 3-pointer and a 3-pointer The third quarter was the and Schroeder had two each. Pirates into nine turnovers. was named as follows: Haley in the lane, to down Liberty- from the right wing at 4:22, only period that Elida out- Miller City blocked six shots It was Alvarez and Dye who Burtch (Parkway), Katie Dye Benton 43-39. making it 12-4. The Wildcats scored Miller City — by three (Drummelsmith 5) and had paced the Lancer offense (Lincolnview), Erica Snapp Tara Clune, a 6-2 junior, scored four more uncontested points. Elida got the first and 13 fouls (16 for Bulldogs). early, scoring six and four (Riverside), Taylor Bradley controlled the paint for 12 points before Elida got back last points of the quarter. Stirn Wildcats outscored Elida 28-16 points respectively. At the (River Valley) and Abby markers and nine boards for on the board on a Stirn layup. started it off by hitting both in the paint and 16-2 off the end of one, Riverside led Guinther (River Valley). the Wildcats (7-0), getting aid Kaylin Duffy pulled Elida of her foul shots at 6:43 left, bench. Miller City improves to 15-12. Abbi Alvarez of Lincolnview from Kayla Wuebker’s nine within seven on a 3-pointer Smith hit a hoop-and-the-harm 5-5 and host Jefferson Jan. 4. Lincolnview came out fir- was named the tournament counters and eight from Erica from the left wing for a 16-9 at 4:16 point and Stirn a layup Elida notched 19-of-53 ing on all cylinders in the sec- MVP. Fullenkamp. The Wildcats Miller City edge. The Wildcats at 4:08 mark to make the score shots (3-of-6 treys) for 35.8 ond period, scoring the first River Valley dominated built a 24-13 halftime lead and were not done and added more 43-29, Wildcats. Both teams percent and 7-of-9 free throws six points to take an 18-15 undermanned Parkway in made it stand up. points with a 3-pointer from went back in forth keeping (77.8%). advantage. Eight lead changes the consolation game 82-32. They counted 16-of-34 Schroeder and Drummelsmith about the same point spread. Consolation shots (1-of-5 downtown) for came off the bench to get the Elida senior Amber Saddler MILLER CITY (64) would characterize how close Finals Nienberg 6-0-17, Leis 7-1-15, the rest of the quarter would RIVERSIDE (47) 47.1 percent and 10-of-17 free first of her 11 points with a (8 boards) capped off the third Drummelsmith 5-1-11, Schroeder 3-1- be but with less than a min- Schindewolf 2-8-12, Snapp 5-2-14, throws (58.8%). They out- putback to end the scoring in quarter with the final bucket 9, M. Michel 2-0-4, J. Michel 1-1-3, S. Covault 0-0-0, Shough 1-0-3, Jenkins Michel 0-3-3, Gerschutz 0-2-2. Totals ute left, Riverside’s Whitney 4-0-8, Thompson 3-0-6, Longbrake rebounded the Lady Eagles the first quarter at the 1:42 from under the basket to make 24-9-64. Jenkins drove the lane for two 2-0-4. Totals 17-10-47. (6-2) 23-21 (3-6 offensive); mark and a 21-9 Wildcat lead. it a 15-point game — 52-37 — ELIDA (48) LINCOLNVIEW (53) got 14 points from the bench “I thought our inside game on behalf of the Wildcats. Julie Stirn 5-2-12, Kelsey Smith points to put the Pirates on Abbi Alvarez 6-4-16, Kylee 4-3-12, Lindsay Peters 3-2-8, Amber top, 25-24. Not to be outdone, Thatcher 3-1-7, Katie Dye 7-2-17, players to none for the Eagles; was better tonight, which The Wildcats scored first Saddler 4-0-8, Kaylin Duffy 2-0-6, Carley Springer 1-0-2, Morgan Peel had 11 turnovers (12 for the opened it up for our outside in the fourth quarter with Leis Kerstein Shurelds 1-0-2, Osha Owens Alvarez drove the left side of 3-0-6, Kaitlyn Brant 2-1-5. Totals 22-8- 0-0-0, Torie McAdams 0-0-0, Carly the paint to hit a bucket with 53. foe); had five assists and five game,” Miller City coach Chris hitting a short jumper just Stetler 0-0-0, Bo Kim 0-0-0. Totals only three seconds left to take Score by Quarters: steals (5 and 8, respectively, Rump opined. 37 seconds in. Elida needed 19-7-48. Riverside 15 10 9 13 - 47 for L-B); had four blocks (1 Miller City started the sec- to change things up and did Score by Quarters: the Lancers into halftime in Lincolnview 12 14 12 15 - 53 Miller City 21 19 12 12 - 64 front 26-25. Three-point goals: Riverside 3 for L-B); and totaled 14 fouls ond quarter where they left off. with a press. This gave them Elida 9 13 15 11 - 48 Lincolnview found ways (Snapp 2, Shough); Lincolnview 1 to 11 for the opponent. M. Michel hit an 8-footer 33 a spark and they scored the Three-point goals: Miller City, (Dye). Caitie Craft topped the seconds in. Peters got a layup next six points to pulling to Nienberg 5, Schroeder 2; Elida, Duffy to score in all facets of the 2, Smith. Consolation Eagles with 20 points and in traffic but Nienberg hit a within 11 points, 54-43. Miller Finals game as was evidenced by PARKWAY (32) seven boards and Rachel 3-pointer. Elida’s Kelsey Smith City regained its composure, MINSTER (43) Long 1-0-2, Stutz 0-0-0, Burtch Tara Clune 5-2-12, Kayla Wuebker the first three trips in the 6-2-15, Fisher 3-0-9, Jutte 0-0-0, third quarter. Kaitlin Brant Myers added nine counters. (12 points, 3 steals) tried to scoring the next nine points in 3-3-9, Erica Fullenkamp 3-1-8, Maria Samaniego 0-0-0, Schumm 0-0-0, They connected on 12-of-38 spark the ’Dawgs with a half- giving them a 19-point lead — Dahlinghaus 1-2-4, Delanie Wolf 2-0- scored off the block on a spin DeLeon 0-0-0, Fent 1-0-2, Hellwarth 4, Heather Schmiesing 2-0-4, Kayla 2-0-4. Totals 13-2-32. shots (3-of-8 long range) for court steal and layup at half 62-43 — with a minute left. move, Springer got two on Albers 0-2-2, Samantha Hoelscher RIVER VALLEY (82) 31.6 percent and 12-of-16 sin- court and Duffy’s 3-ball from “Jessica had the flu bug 0-0-0. Totals 16-10-43. Kelley 0-0-0, Hall 2-0-6, Salyer a put back and Dye found a gles (75%). the corner got them within 10 yesterday and every shot she LIBERTY-BENTON (39) flying Thatcher on the right 5-1-11, Bradley 3-4-10, Rengert 2-0- Caitie Craft 5-9-20, Rachel Myers 4, A. Guinther 8-1-18, Fittro 3-0-6, C. In the consolation tossup, points, 26-16, with 4:54 in took then was off of the rim. 3-1-9, Ashley Snider 3-0-6, Marisa side on a 3-on-1 break for Guinther 4-0-8, Klingel 9-1-19. Totals Miller City downed host Elida the second. Miller City’s Leis Tonight she was more relaxed Burkett 1-0-2, Samantha Rhodes 0-2- two more points. The Lancers 36-7-82. 2. Totals 12-12-39. Score by Quarters: 64-48. answered with a pair of layups and was in a rhythm, looking led by as many as five during Score by Quarters: Parkway 11 12 7 2 – 32 The Lady Wildcats came in less than a minute. Miller better, and was the key of the Minster 10 14 10 9 - 43 the quarter but after Dye hit River Valley 16 23 29 14 – 82 out right away with a 3-point- City kept widening the gap until game. Leis and Drummelsmith Lib.-Bent. 8 5 16 10 - 39 Thatcher again, this time on a Three-point goals: Parkway 4 Three-point goals: Minster, (Fisher 3, Burtch); River Valley 3 (Hall er from Jessica Nienberg at they had a 20-point lead with 22 did a yeoman’s job on the Fullenkamp; Liberty-Benton, Myers 2, back door cut on the baseline, 2, A. Guinther). 6:48, the first of her 17 points. seconds left in the half — 40-20 inside tonight,” Rump added. Craft. Thursday, December 30, 2010 T h e H e r a l d – 7

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Tomorrow’s HI AND LOIS Bad-mouthing Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol spouse is unfair Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 Significant long-range plans will be implemented in the next year, with impressive possibilities for success. However, it is to your advantage not to children to discuss them with those who are Dear Annie: I am a was exhausted and in pain. She not directly involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 17-year-old girl, and my par- wanted to hold and feed her 19) - What a wonderful way to end ents are in the middle of a new daughter. Even the nurs- the year with two great things going divorce. That is not the prob- ing staff was having difficulty for you! First is your natural ability lem. I am really happy they doing their job. to form amicable relationships and second is having Lady Luck in your BLONDIE are divorcing. This was the rudest, most corner. The problem is, my mother inconsiderate thing I have AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - has been telling everyone that ever witnessed. Is this some A number of substantial opportunities are hovering over you, regarding both Dad had an affair and that the new trend for friends and rela- tangible situations and intangible other woman is the cause of tives to show up with gifts circumstances. Breaks could be the divorce. This makes things immediately after the birth? happening for you in each venue. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - really awkward -- Please End My You are likely to be lucky when a well- for me, especially Confusion calculated risk is involved, but not so around my friends Dear Confusion: much with an out-and-out gamble. When you know the difference, you whose parents People can be enor- can play the hand that is dealt you know my mom. mously insensitive quite well. Annie, I don’t when visiting a new ARIES (March 21-April 19) - A change in conditions that you were care if my Dad mother. Usually, a hoping would take place is likely to had an affair, and family member or show some signs of starting to do so. the truth is, I don’t one of the hospital What occurs will be out of your hands BEETLE BAILEY blame him. I have staff will toss visi- but still quite lucky for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - sat on the stairs and tors out of the room This is a good day to call it quits on listened to my par- when there are too stuff that you want in your rearview ents fight for years. many or the chaos mirror. Conditions are stirring that you’ll want to be part of, but you’ll I have heard my Annie’s Mailbox is too great. We are need to be unencumbered to do so. dad beg Mom to surprised no one did GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - love him back, to talk to him, this for Marie and can only With a new year about to begin, you’ll want to be free to focus on several to do things with him and be assume she was enjoying it new meaningful objectives, so do affectionate. I love my moth- more than you thought. what you can to clean up as many old er, but she is the real reason Dear Annie: This is in obligations as you can. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - they are getting divorced. response to “Confused,” Wherever and whenever you make an Dad is now living with his whose wife has their mortgage appearance, you’ll be well-received. “friend,” and I secretly hope in her name only, even though However, if you want to have a they stay together. I like her. he helps pay for it. If his wife great time, do things with persons with whom you share some special SNUFFY SMITH He is happy and so much will not consider adding him interests. more relaxed now. I love to the mortgage, please, please LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Do not being around him and his girl- have her add him as a benefi- put any limitations on expectations or probabilities for what you want. friend, but of course, I can’t ciary to the mortgage loan. If you want to paint rainbows in your tell anyone this. My late husband had our life, use a brush that cleans out what is Mom has poisoned every- mortgage in his name only with old and refreshes the colors. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Get one in the family, making no beneficiary listed. Three out and circulate, because good things them believe Dad is a hor- years later, I am still pay- happen when you mingle with people rible person who left her for ing the mortgage and building from all walks of life. The more you move about, the bigger your chances another woman. How do I his credit instead of my own. will be for meeting someone great. get her to stop saying things When married couples do not LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) that will make people blame have jointly owned property, - Additional ways can be found for expanding and improving on my father and feel sorry for the death of one can create a something good that you already have Mom? -- Me huge burden for the surviving going for you. You’ll find what you’re Dear Me: Neither of your spouse. -- Still Attempting looking for when you elevate your HAGAR THE HORRIBLE To Find a Solution expectations. parents should be bad-mouth- SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - If ing the other. It is grossly Annie’s Mailbox is written you are inclined to take a gamble, do unfair to you. Tell your moth- by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy so on your own talents and knowledge, er to please stop saying terri- Sugar, longtime editors of the not on someone else’s. The former is within striking distance for success; ble things about Dad because Ann Landers column. Please the latter isn’t. you love him and her com- e-mail your questions to SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. ments make him an object of [email protected], 21) - People in general are likely to do nice things for you, especially your derision in your community, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, relatives and friends. It’ll pay to keep which reflects poorly on the c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 track of who does what so you can entire family. Then speak to W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, return the favor later. your school counselor and ask Los Angeles, CA 90045. Copyright 2010, United Feature Syndicate, Inc. for help. Dear Annie: My son and his beautiful wife, “Marie,” just had their second child. BORN LOSER The entire pregnancy was tur- bulent, and Marie needed a C-section. My granddaughter was born healthy and wonder- ful, but I have been in com- plete shock since. While Marie was being moved into her hospital room, there was already a line of well-wishers forming outside the door, all of them carrying stuffed animals, little outfits, baby blankets and on and on. It was almost like a competi- FRANK & ERNEST tion, with everyone trying to out-do the other with gifts. I thought at any moment some- one would walk in with a pony. Many were dropping gift bags onto Marie’s stomach, no less, and they were so unbeliev- ably loud. Although Marie was appreciative and tried to show enthusiasm for the gifts, she

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2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Securing Times 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 A look back . . . Square for New and to allow fish to journey upstream. The department’s Mike Wilkerson oversaw the Year’s Eve project. By COLLEEN LONG including the plot by Faisal Sept. 11 — The Delphos The Associated Press Shahzad to bomb Times Senior Citizens Center held Square with a used car stuffed a dedication ceremony for NEW YORK — It’s the with a propane-and-gasoline its new garage. The build- biggest public party in the bomb on May 1. ing was built to house the country. Nearly a million rev- The department has center’s vehicles and pro- elers will cram into the streets answered with ever-develop- tect them from elements and of Times Square to watch ing tools, like the network tampering. “I want to thank the ball drop on New Year’s of private and police cam- everyone who helped get this Eve. eras called the Lower and built,” Director Joyce Hale It’s also remarkably Midtown Manhattan Security said. “It wouldn’t have been crime-free, safe and orderly. initiatives. The department possible without them.” In the past decade, there have recently added 500 camer- Sept. 17 — The Delphos been few arrests and virtually as to the subway stops at Canal Days fifth annual no major problems funnel- Times Square, Grand Central “Toast to the City” was ing people in and out of the Terminal and Penn Station. confetti-filled streets to ring The cameras are managed attended by a record 400 in the New Year. at a command center in lower people. Hosted by the Canal That’s due mostly to what Manhattan, where a single Days Committee, the toast the partygoers don’t notice: high-bandwidth fiber optic included entertainment such Throngs of police and coun- network connects the cameras as Elvis an Marilyn Monroe Members of the religious group Glory International rode horses through Delphos Aug. terterrorism officers blanket- to police. It will be used New impersonation acts. It was ing the area, working from Year’s Eve to help track any 5 to pray for the nation. The Glory Riders began their journey on April 5 and ended their reported an estimated 100 journey in Washington, D.C., in mid-September. a security plan specifically suspicious activity. people were turned away tailored for the event. The department meets (Continued from page 1) ovating and improving the Fair for her steer and Ethan from the toast, due to limited Manhole covers are sealed. months in advance to set rules handicapped seating area. Bonifas, 11, took Junior space. Counter-snipers are stationed and share plans with the area themselves at the first circus Aug. 18 — Jeffrey L. Showmanship with his hog. Sept. 21 — The Delphos on secret rooftops. Officers restaurants and hotels that Delphos had seen in many Knebel, 22, of Delphos, pled Both Bonifas and Schnipke Police Department arrested carry beeper-sized radiation host fancy parties, along with years. guilty to attempted murder represented Delphos two local teenagers for a detectors. Plainclothes officers the Times Square Alliance. with a gun in Allen County Pathfinder 4-H club. It was string of car break-ins. are stationed in the pens with They plot out where TV August Common Pleas Court, for Bonifas’ second year show- Devon Schoffner, 18, and the crowds, along with a uni- trucks will be stationed, and Aug. 4 — The Village of the shooting of Aaron J. ing goats, but his first for Brent Binkley, 14, were formed presence and under- the best exit routes in case of Elida held its annual “Elida Eblin, 27, at a June gradua- hogs. Schnipke began show- arrested after stolen GPS cover officers. Bomb-sniffing an emergency. Night Out,” giving commu- tion party. ing animals at the fair when and stereo components were dogs are on site. Purses are Metal pens are set up to nity members an opportunity Aug. 24 — The Putnam she was in third grade. found in their possession. searched. Checkpoints are set hold crowds around 3 p.m. to get a closer look at the County Health Department Sept. 13 — St. John’s Binkley was taken to Allen up and perimeters are cre- on Dec. 31 and go back as equipment used by the local announced the state’s first High School senior Cassie ated using concrete blocks. far as Central Park depending County Juvenile Detention Passing vehicles are checked on the crowds. Backpacks are sheriff’s dept., mounted recorded case of the West Schimmoeller was crowned Center and Schoffner to posse, police and fire dept. Nile Virus. A 74 year old the 2010 Delphos Canal for safety. Haz-mat teams are banned. Once you leave your Allen County Justice Center on standby. place, you can’t return to the as well as S.W.A.T., K-9 Putnam County man was Days Queen. She is the on theft-related violations. unit, Life Flight and bomb hospitalized and recovering. daughter of James and Lena NYPD brass tweak the same spot. The 20-inch snow- Sept. 24 — Community plan every year, using les- storm that left the streets far squad. The items which The virus, transmitted by Schimmoeller. The compe- Unity’s “Supper’s On Us” attracted the most curiosity mosquitoes, includes symp- tition included talent, eve- sons learned from previ- from Times Square unplowed hit its one year anniversary ous scares like the botched will be a memory, either were the bomb suit and the toms such as fever, head- ning wear and question-and- of serving meals to those in Times Square car bombing melted or completely plowed helicopter from Life Flight/ ache, confusion, nausea, answer categories. need within the community. in May and the attempted by midday Friday. Garages in Mobile Life Critical Care seizures, alerted nerve reac- Sept. 9 — The Ohio Supper’s On Us provides a bombing of a Christmas tree the area are swept for explo- Transport Network. tions, abnormal movements Department of Natural weekly meal every Thursday, lighting in Portland, Oregon sives. Aug. 5 — Members of and coma. Resources lowered a dam hosted by a different group near Thanksgiving. NYPD Hotel staff are on alert the religious group, Glory Aug. 26 — Siblings in the Auglaize River by 18 each week. The number of counterterrorism chief James for anything unusual. Guests International rode horses Gavin and Lauren Shobe inches. The modification was clients at any given meal has Waters mined informa- at the 2,000-room Marriott through Delphos to pray for of Delphos took Grand and made to make the dam safer ranged from 39 to 103. tion on the suicide bomb- Marquis in the heart of Times the nation. The Glory Riders Reserve Champion, respec- ing this month in Stockholm, Square aren’t allowed to leave began their journey on April tively, in the Allen County Sweden. the hotel or enter it after a cer- 5 and would continue on Junior Fair Born and Raised “Intelligence informs a lot tain time. through Pennsylvania and Market Hog Show. Both of what we do,” Waters said. Police also station officers Maryland to end their jour- second-year showmen, the “Understanding the threat, on boats in New York Harbor ney in Washington D.C. Shobes attributed their wins always the basics, under- and send additional uniformed They hoped to complete their to hard work rather than standing what the threat is officers to every major trans- trek by mid-September. experience. against New York, what’s the portation hub in the city. They Aug. 6 — The Elida Board Aug. 28 — St. John’s threat against the country, and monitor fireworks displays of Education held a special graduate Allison Reindel and everything that comes behind at the Statue of Liberty and meeting to vote Gregory Jefferson graduate Meghan that.” Central and Prospect Parks. Leeth in as Elida High Dunlap both sold their After Sept. 11, 2001, Officers on horseback patrol “we added a counterterror- Times Square. School Dean of Students. champion steers at the Allen ism overlay” to New Year’s As the holiday has become “Elida has such super peo- County Junior Fair Large security, said Paul Browne, more secure and organized, it ple and I’m looking forward Animal Auction. Reindel’s the NYPD’s deputy commis- has also become more com- to being a part of such a steer, which she won sioner for public informa- mercial. There was no live great administrative team,” Grand Champion, went for tion. “We have kept changing music until 2003, when the Leeth said. “There are very $10,000, while Dunlaps two it based on the needs ever Times Square Alliance orga- few schools I would’ve left steers, both from the Reindel since.” nized a sing-along at mid- Lincolnview for and Elida is farm, went for $2,700 for the Since the terror attack, night to ring in 2004: A three- one of them.” Reserve Grand Champion there have been at least six minute rendition of “Ring My Aug. 10 — Eagle Print Market Steer and $4,500 for foiled plots against the city — Bell,” with Anita Ward. received the honor of being Grand Champion Born and the only web press quad Raised. Together they raised stack printer of approximate- $17,200. ly 200 to be SNAP certified by US Ink. SNAP stands for September Specifications for Newsprint Sept. 3 — Tender Times Advertising Production and Child Development Center is the standard coldset com- held an open house for pro- Answers to Wednesday’s questions: mercial printers and newspa- spective parents and chil- The average Kashmir goat produces only 4-6 ounces of pers use to assure production dren. Tender Times is a cashmere fiber annually. It takes from 10-12 ounces of the quality. non-profit faith-based cen- goat’s soft, fine undercoat to make a woman’s singly-ply Aug. 17 — The Delphos ter run by Trinity United cashmere sweater. Veterans of Foreign Wars Methodist Church. Director Jimmy Kimmel, as a high school student, had “L8 Post 3035 presented the Anne Winings was on hand NITE” on his vanity license plate and decorating his Stadium Club the final to give tours. birthday cake in admiration for his talk show idol, David $5,000 check of a $15,000 Sept. 4 — The Delphos Letterman. pledge made by the VFW Food Locker was demol- Today’s questions: for the work on the stadi- ished. Workers from In “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” what was the um the past two summers. Calvelage Excavating were name of Tom’s half-brother? The year’s work included hired to tear down the build- What is unusual about the 120 stones embedded in removing all stadium seat- ing. The Delphos Trading the exterior wall at the base of the Tribune Tower in ing, cleaning and repairing Post was erected just south Chicago? the stadium, painting it and of the lot. Elvis entertained a record crowd at the Delphos Canal Answers in Friday’s Herald. replacing the seats as well Sept. 7 — Kim Schnipke, Days fifth annual “Toast to the City” on Sept. 17. It was Today’s words: as opening the tunnel under- 17, won Senior Showmanship reported an estimated 100 people were turned away from Ichnogram: a footprint Ravening: neath the stadium and ren- at the Van Wert County the toast, due to limited space. greed, voracious, preying PIZZA • SUBS • SALADS • WINGS • PIZZA • SUBS It Doesn’t Get PIZZA • SUBS SALADS WINGS Fun Any Better health Than This! 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