Community Sports What’s new Lancers Your Local Weather at the advance to Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed library regionals 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 Page 11 Page 6 44/28 48/34 62/48 66/56 66/54 Rain and Partly Morning Windy with Showers snow cloudy. showers. clouds. possible. showers. Highs in the Highs in the Highs in the Highs in the A DHI MediaHighs in Publication the uppe rserving 40s Delphoslow 60s a&n Aread m Communitiesid 60s and mid 60s and mid 40s and and lows in lows in the lows in the lows in the lows in the the mid 30s. upper 40s. mid 50s. mid 50s. upper 20s. Sunrise: 7:04 Sunrise: 7:02 Sunrise: 7:01 Sunrise: 6:59 Sunrise: 6:58 AM AM AM AM AM Sunset: 6:33 Sunset: 6:35 Sunset: 6:36 Sunset: 6:37 Sunset: 6:38 PM PM PM PM PM The Delphos Herald©2016 AMG | Parade Saturday, March 5, 2016 www.delphosherald.com Established in 1869 $1.00 Disney’s Belle dream role for Recker BY NANCY SPENCER “I loved being on stage and every- DHI Media Editor thing about it,” Recker said. “Being [email protected] in theater is life portrayed on stage.” Recker has been studying her VAN WERT — It’s been six years lines, reading and rereading them since Victoria Recker has stepped and “bringing out her inner Belle.” out on the stage and the young She said she has her lines down but Delphos woman couldn’t be more you never know what will happen excited. when the curtain goes up. Recker has won the part of “Belle” “We will rehearse until every- in the Van Wert Civic Theatre pro- thing is second-nature,” Recker duction of “Beauty and the Beast” said. “You can still screw up but the that opens Thursday. show must go on.” “Belle is not your typical, run-of- Recker has a bachelor’s of art the-mill Disney princess,” Recker in music and a minor in communi- explained. “She’s vivacious, inde- cations from Bowling Green State pendent, cares about her family and University. She also participated in she sacrifices herself for her father.” a Disney course through BGSU, Recker had been searching for marking her time at Disney World a role to break the ice in her stage Recker said. “It’s energizing. We in Florida. career and happened upon the Van have so much fun, work hard and “There is no more magical place Wert Civic Theatre’s website and the have more fun. Disney is always on earth,” she said. “I worked in audition information for its upcom- entertaining and inspirational.” the Animal Kingdom with the ‘Big ing production. Recker is a 2009 St. John’s High Mouse.’ I had a lot of magical “I am so thankful I get work with School graduate and remembers her moments myself helping guests.” this fantastic cast and the directors, role as Meg March in the school’s Linda McClure and Dee Fisher,” production of “Little Women.” See RECKER, page 16 Recker Kriegel of Delphos joins DHI Media Staff BY COLIN KRIEGEL Community Reporter [email protected] Allow me to introduce myself - my name is Colin Kriegel and it is a pleasure to join the DHI Media team for the Times Bulletin and Delphos Herald as a Community Reporter. I was born and raised in Delphos, where my wife, Emily, a school teacher, and 1-month-old daughter, Evyn, and myself reside today. I am a 2007 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School and a 2011 gradu- ate of Bluffton University, where I earned my bache- lor of arts degree in com- Kriegel munications. I am a major sports fan, including the Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Raiders, and Michigan Wolverines (hopeful- ly I’m not flooded with hate mail for that one). I also enjoy being outside as soon as there is even a hint of warmer Seniors earn CPR certificates weather. I love movies, good food and spending time with my giant family of four siblings, 13 nieces and nephews, Forty-four St. John’s High School seniors are now certified in CPR. American Heart Association wife and daughter…oh, and my cat, Junior. CPR Instructors Paul and Cathy Harris led the course, which included the latest updates on CPR I am beyond excited to start getting to know the Van training. The Harrises also teach CPR to EMTs. Each students received a two-year certification in Wert community more and share with you the news and adults, infant and child CPR. Above: Sydney Fischbach and Jesse Ditto take turns on their dummy. events happening in the area. Feel free to contact me with (DHI Media/Nancy Spencer) any ideas, thoughts, or opinions. Kramer seeking Eagle Scout BY NANCY SPENCER Timbers in 1794 with the signing DHI Media Editor of the Treaty of Greenville. [email protected] Some Shawnee hoped to regain their Ohio land, including DELPHOS — Delphos Tecumseh, who hoped to unite residents can learn about the all American Indian peoples west Shawnee Indian population in of the Appalachian Mountains the Delphos area thanks to Boy the United States. That is another Scout Kevin Kramer’s Eagle story. Scout project. Kramer said he hoped future Kramer, 17, gave his presen- generations enjoyed his effort. tation while his father, John, “I hope people watch my DVD recorded the proceedings for a and get the information from it DVD that will be shared with the and learn about the Shawnee that library’s Genealogy Department. used to live here and why they According to his report, don’t anymore,” Kramer said. Shawnee indians lived here Kramer also gave his pre- as early as the 1600s, sharing sentation to fourth-graders at the land with the Iriquois. The Franklin Elementary. Shawnee were forced from their Delphos Boy Scout Kevin Kramer is seeking his Eagle Scout with a Shawnee Indian project he pre- land after the Battle of the Fallen See KRAMER, page 16 sented at the Delphos Public Library Thursday. (DHI Media/Nancy Spencer) Classifieds 10 | Entertainment 11 | For The Record 2 | Local-State 3-4 | Obituaries 2 | Sports 6-8 | Weather 2 To sit in the shade on a DHI MEDIA Trinity United Methodist Church will present the Easter Cantata “Arise” at 7 p.m. March 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. March 20 at the Trinity Family Life Center at 702 Ambrose Drive. fine day, and look upon ©2015 • Published in Delphos, Ohio “Arise” and depicts the life of Christ from birth to death to resurrection. The play is quite verdure is the most per- moving with an elaborate set and costume design along with a full choir as live accompani- Volume 145, No. 76 ment. fect refreshment. The cast and choir are composed of members of many area churches; a big event with more than 60 people involved. Jane Austen The event is free of charge and open to the public. English novelist Look for more information in an upcoming edition of The Delphos Herald. (1775 - 1817) 2 — The Herald Saturday, March 5, 2016 www.delphosherald.com For The Record POLICE REPORTS OBITUARIES The Delphos Herald Information submitted Martha Helmkamp Nancy Spencer, editor Ray Geary, DELPHOS — On Feb. 26, officers spoke with a female Sullivan Chief Operating Officer in the 700 block of South Main Street in reference to two July 10, 1918-March 3, 2016 Delphos Herald, Inc. dogs attacking her small dog. A description was given of the Lori Goodwin Silette, two dogs and a short time later, officers located a possible Martha Helmkamp circulation manager owner of the dogs. A report was taken and forwarded to the Sullivan, 98, formerly of Allen County Dog Warden’s Office for follow up. Delphos, died Thursday. She was born July 10, The Delphos Herald On Feb. 26, officers were made (USPS 1525 8000) is published aware of an active warrant for 1918. She graduated from St. John’s High School in Wednesdays and Saturdays. 36-year-old Jason Meihls of Findlay The Delphos Herald is deliv- on a charge of domestic violence filed June 1936 and from St. Rita’s ered by carrier in Delphos for by the Delphos Police Department. Nursing School in June 1939. $0.96 per week. Same day Officers did locate Meihls a short time She was an office nurse in delivery outside of Delphos is later and took him into custody. He the practice of Dr. E. Hedger done through the post office for was then transported to the Van Wert Wilma A. ‘Billie’ Rose and Dr. A.M. Barone in Lima. She left Lima in February Allen, Van Wert and Putnam County Jail. 1961 and lived in San Diego, California, where she was a Counties. Delivery outside of these counties is $72 per year. On Feb. 28, officers took a report FORT WAYNE — Wilma private duty nurse at Scripps Memorial Hospital and Scripps Clinic. In 2006, Martha moved to Colorado to be near her Entered in the post office from a female who stated that her A. “Billie” Rose, 95, passed in Delphos, Ohio 45833 as son was assaulted near Waterworks away Thursday at the Town family. On April 18, 1968, she married Larry Sullivan. They Periodicals, postage paid at Meihls Park. After speaking with the female, House Retirement Center in Fort Delphos, Ohio. officers located the juvenile suspect and Wayne. traveled extensively. She was in the first class of Lady spoke with him as well. After speaking Born in Fort Jennings, Eucharistic Ministers at St.