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‘Thor’ pounds box office for Jays advance in football playoffs, second week, p4 p6 The ELPHOS ERALD D Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869H 50¢ daily www.delphosherald.com Monday, November 18, 2013 Delphos, Ohio Upfront Tornadoes, damaging storms sweep across Midwest Staff and wire reports barns at an additional residence on ing the storms. power outages throughout his county. IRS warns of Doner Road were reported to have “I appreciate all the people follow- Dozens of tornadoes and intense WASHINGTON, Ill. — Storm seen significant damage. ing weather statements on the EMA thunderstorms swept across the scams relating to system rumbled through Van Wert Isolated areas around the county frequency and Facebook and staying Midwest on Sunday, unleashing County Sunday afternoon but very reported power lines down and the safe during this hazardous weather,” powerful winds that flattened entire typhoon victims little damage was reported through- highest wind gusts measured at the noted McCoy. “I appreciate all the neighborhoods, flipping over cars, out the county. There were areas EMA office during the height of assistance from the storm spotters uprooting trees and leaving at least WASHINGTON — The both to both the east and west of the storm measured 50 miles per that were out, including fire person- five people dead. Internal Revenue Service has Van Wert County that were not so hour. A second line of storms mov- nel, law enforcement and amateur Illinois took the brunt of the fury as issued a consumer alert about lucky to avoid this strong line of ing through Decatur moved into the radio operators, for what was hope- the string of unusually powerful late- possible scams taking place in storms. county 20 minutes after the first and fully the last storm outbreak of the season tornadoes tore across the state, the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. “The county was very lucky in again saw winds of 50 mph but pro- year.” injuring dozens and even prompting On Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan seeing only minor damage compared duced no tornadoes. No touchdowns The Delphos area was spared officials at Chicago’s Soldier Field – known as Yolanda in the to other areas across Illinois, Indiana were reported within Van Wert much of the storm damage com- to evacuate the stands and delay the Philippines – made landfall and Ohio,” said Van Wert Emergency County from either storm system. pared to many areas throughout Ohio Bears game. in the central Philippines, Management Director Rick McCoy. Putnam County, northeast of Van and surrounding states as dangerous “The whole neighborhood’s gone. bringing strong winds and “One barn was reported down at the Wert, was not so lucky. Storms exit- storms passed through the area late The wall of my fireplace is all that heavy rains that have resulted Arn residence at the corner of Doner ing Van Wert and Paulding entered Sunday afternoon. is left of my house,” said Michael in flooding, landslides, and Elm Sugar roads. As storms the county and produced a strong tor- Spencerville residents were expe- Perdun, speaking by cellphone from and widespread damage. rolled through, the National Weather nado in the town of Cloverdale. This riencing a village-wide power outage the hard-hit central Illinois town of The IRS cautions people Service reported strong rotation on tornado damaged and leveled sev- and had not yet had power restored as Washington, where he said his neigh- wishing to make disaster- radar that moved across Van Wert eral homes and buildings in this area. of 10:15 p.m. borhood was wiped out in a matter of related charitable dona- County beginning north of Wren, into Damage was also seen to the west of Allen County Director of seconds. tions to avoid scam artists the city of Van Wert and up towards Van Wert, as well in Allen County. Homeland Security and Emergency “I stepped outside and I heard it by following these tips: the city of Wetzel.” Over 5,000 homes were reported Management Russ Decker report- • To help disaster victims, After further inspection, other without power in Fort Wayne follow- ed only minor damage and limited See STORMS, page 12 donate to recognized charities. • Be wary of charities with names that are simi- lar to familiar or nationally known organizations. Some phony charities use names Eagles celebrates 110 years this month or websites that sound or look like those of respected, legitimate organizations. Legitimate charities may be found on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) web- site at fema.gov. • Don’t give out personal financial information — such as Social Security numbers or credit card and bank account numbers and passwords — to anyone who solicits a contri- bution from you. Scam artists may use this information to steal your identity and money. • Don’t give or send cash. For security and tax record purposes, contribute by check or credit card or another way that provides documentation of the gift. • If you plan to make a contribution for which you National and state officers from the Fraternal Order of Eagles visited Delphos for the local lodge’s 110th anniversary celebration Saturday. Above would like to claim a deduc- left: At the head table were, front from left, Delphos Auxiliary President Doris Keller, State First Vice President Harriet Luke and National Grand tion, see IRS Publication 526, Madame Chaplain Helen Poehner; and back, State Outside Guard Jim Jakubowski, Delphos Eagles President Jack Bertling, Grand Aerie Grand Charitable Contributions, Worthy President-Elect Bud Haigh and his wife, Virginia Haigh, Delphos Eagles Conductor Tom Schimmoller and Poehner’s husband, Jack Poehner. to read about the kinds of Above right: Delphos Eagles President Jack Bertling addressed the crowd during the lodge’s anniversary party. (Delphos Herald/ Nancy Spencer) organizations that can receive deductible contributions. BY NANCY SPENCER “We are focusing on all our offer a landmark as well as a Museum is now located Luther Foster, Henry Metzger, Bogus websites may Herald Editor positives to further the suc- friendly, family atmosphere. before moving to its perma- Dr. C. W. Moots, Barney solicit funds for disaster vic- [email protected] cess of the club.” Recipients of donations nent home at 1600 E. Fifth Odenweller, John W. Stokes, tims. Such fraudulent sites Bertling’s great-great- from the Eagles include St. Wm. J. Steinel, Frank Bertling frequently mimic the sites DELPHOS — Delphos uncle, Frank Bertling, was a the police and fire depart- Charter members include J. D. Decker, I. C. Rigby, C. of, or use names similar Eagles Aerie 471 welcomed charter member. ments, both local schools, J. M. Thatcher, John C. L. Webster, C. O. Fry, Mat to, legitimate charities, or national and state officers Visiting dignitaries Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, King, Chas. G. Steinel, Brady, C. W. Bowman, H. claim to be affiliated with Saturday as the lodge cel- included State First Vice Little League Baseball, C. C. Haller, Herman F. Stevens, A. W. Thomas, Wm. legitimate charities in order ebrated 110 years. President Harriet Luke, the Delphos Community Jettinger, John Holtz, William Snook, Jos. L. Fortener, Geo. to persuade members of the Conductor and event coor- National Grand Madame Christmas Project, Relay for Louth, Michael Stippich, Bruns, M. Duffield, Veron public to send money or dinator Tom Schimmoller Chaplain Helen Poehner, Life and the Delphos Public Wm.Stegemann, Nick T. Rinehart, Thom. Stevens, provide personal financial took the role of emcee for the State Outside Guard Jim Library, to name a few. Gillen, Nick Schmidt, Chas. J. B. Roth, Frank Gremling, information that can be used evening. Jakubowski and Grand Aerie The Eagles saw its humble F. Jones, R. S. McClellan, Wm. J. Kuhn, W. H. Reed, C. to steal identities or finan- President Jack Bertling Grand Worthy President- beginning at 209 1/2 N. Main J. E. Laemmermann, Wm. Moriarity, H. C. Elliott, C. A. cial resources. Additionally, shared his pride in the local Elect Bud Haigh. St. before moving to where Townson, Arthur Fisher, Albert Dufford, R. L. Strickler and scammers often send e-mail organization. Since its inception, the CR Golf is currently locat- Burkmeyer, H. R. DeCamp, F. Fred J. Weiter. that steers the recipient to “We have a nice club with Eagles has strived to give ed. The club moved again H. Staup, Wm. J. Irick, Jr., bogus websites that appear a lot to offer,” Bertling said. back to the community and to where the Delphos Postal Chas. O’Neill, Fred Brendle, See EAGLES, page 12 to be affiliated with legiti- mate charitable causes. Taxpayers suspecting disaster-related frauds should visit IRS.gov and search for the keywords “Report Phishing.” More informa- tion about tax scams and schemes may be found at IRS.gov using the keywords “scams and schemes.” Forecast Mostly sunny today and mostly clear tonight. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 20s. See page 2. Index Trinity Treasures ‘Keepsake’ Obituaries 2 Cookbook for sale State/Local 3 Trinity preparing for annual bazaar Dec. 4 Politics 4 Trinity Treasures “Keepsake” Cookbook is now on Community 5 sale. Enjoy recipes from past and present church mem- Trinity United Methodist Church volunteers made and wrapped caramels Saturday Sports 6-8 bers, including photos by contributors. The book also morning for the church’s annual Christmas bazaar on Dec. 4. Above: John Freund, Classifieds 10 lists historic facts about the church. Above, front from left, and Don Macwhinney prepare the candies for packaging. The General Store full of left, Melissa Knepper, Dorothy Kohorst and Diana homemade candies, cookies, jellies, crafts, etc., will open at 2 p.m. Meals consisting of TV 11 Mullen; and back, Pam Howell and Jeannine Nolan get ham or beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, green beans, cole slaw, applesauce, World News 12 the books ready for purchase.

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