January 12, 2015

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Veterans set
winter meeting
The Delphos Veterans

Council will conduct
its winter meeting at 8
p.m. on Wednesday at
the Delphos VFW hall at
Fourth and Canal streets.
The purpose of the
meeting will be to discuss Memorial Day
activities, the Burial
Detail and any other business that may come up.
All Delphos veterans
are welcome to attend.
Free parenting
classes upcoming
Van Wert County
Hospital will offer Active
Parenting Now!, a free
workshop for parents of
children ages 5-12.
The six-session video
and discussion program
will be held from 5:307:30 p.m. on Thursday
evenings beginning this
Thursday in the hospitals
conference room B&C.
For more information,
visit vanwerthospital.org.
Registration is required
and can be made by calling 419-238-8672.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Explosion at Husky
Refinery felt for miles
BY JOHN SEEWER
Associated Press
LIMA An explosion at an Ohio oil

refinery blew out windows at homes in Lima
on Saturday and could be felt at least 10
miles away but resulted in no injuries, police
said.
All workers were accounted for after the
blast at the Husky Lima Refinery, according
to police.
The blast triggered a fire that burned into
mid-afternoon and sent black smoke billowing into the air above the refinery. Crews
were monitoring the air to make sure there
was no danger to those nearby.
Those tests had not detected anything
hazardous in the first hours after the explosion, said Heidi Griesmer, a spokeswoman
for the Environmental Protection Agency.
The fire was mostly out 10 hours after the
6 a.m. explosion, said Husky Energy spokesman Mel Duvall.
It was too early to determine the extent
of the damage or say how the fire will affect

production at the plant in the coming days,
he said.
The company has substantial product in
inventory to continue to supply customers,
Duvall added.
No one had to be evacuated, but nearby
streets were closed for about seven hours,
said Lima police Sgt. Andy Green.
About 20 homeowners reported that the
explosion broke their windows.
It was felt throughout the city, Green
said.
Plant officials were initially worried
about secondary explosions before the fire
was contained, he said.
The explosion happened in a processing unit where crude oil is heated to begin
the process of breaking it down into other
products.
The refinery anchors an industrial area in
Lima, which is about 80 miles northwest of
Columbus.
Delphos, Ohio
Vol. 145 No. 148
Ohio EPA: No
contamination
detected after
refinery explosion
LIMA (AP) No
dangerous contaminants
were released into the
air by an explosion at an
Ohio oil refinery that was
felt 10 miles away and
sparked a fire that burned
for more than 14 hours,
the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency said
Sunday.
Testing was done
by the U.S. EPA, Allen
County and Husky Energy
for a variety of contaminants, including benzene,
carbon monoxide, sulfur
dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulfide
and asbestos, said Ohio

EPA spokeswoman Heidi
Griesmer.
The results were all
non-detect, meaning
no signs of the contaminants, Griesmer said.
The company, overseen by the Ohio EPA,
will continue the contaminant monitoring this
week, Griesmer said.
Damage assessment
from the explosion continues, Husky Energy
spokesman Mel Duvall
said Sunday in an email.
See EPA, page 10
Getting to know ...
Dress sale to
benefit post prom
Fort Jennings Post Prom
Committee will hold a
Dress Sale Extravaganza
on Jan. 25 in the basement at St. Joseph Catholic
Church Fellowship Hall.
To sell items, bring
clean prom, homecoming, mother of the bride
dresses and/or First
Communion attire between
10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pay
$10 per dress or $5 per
First Communion dress/
suit and the seller prices
the item. To buy, visit
between 2-4:30 p.m. to
find the perfect dress.
New this year is a variety of vendor booths.
Claim unsold dress and/
or money from 5-6 p.m.
Proceeds support Fort
Jennings High School
Post Prom activities.
Sports
Tickets on sale
St. Johns is selling
tickets for the following basketball games:
Home vs. Minster at 6:30
p.m. Friday and home vs.
Shawnee at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets will be sold
during school hours
until 3 p.m. Friday in
the high school office.
Tickets are $6 for adults
and $4 for students. All tickets will be $6 at the door.
Forecast
Snow this
morning with
accumulation
around 1 inch.
Highs in the
lower 30s.
Cold tonight
and partly cloudy. Lows zero
to 5 above. Wind chills 10
below to zero. See page 2.
Index
Obituaries
State/Local
Announcements
Community
Sports
Classifieds
Comics and Puzzles
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Wendel
... an engineer
BY JIM LANGHAM
DHI Media Correspondent
news@timesbulletin.com
All-weather snowman
When Mother Nature doesnt give you enough to do the job improvise. Motorists can find this clever snowman at the home of Jeremy
Ricker on Road R west of Ottoville in Putnam County. The snowman is
constructed from wrapped hay bales with rakes for arms. (DHI Media/
Nancy Spencer)
Ohio Fair Hall of Fame

adds Oechsle to ranks
VAN WERT When winter weather roars in such as it did

this past week, the man behind the scenes making sure that county
roads are cleaned safely and quickly as possible is Van Wert
County Engineer Kyle Wendel.
Wendel, who is in his 14th year as engineer, said late last week
that he runs two 12-hour shifts when weather conditions worsen.
He noted that prime time for his road crew is before school and
businesses start operating. Wendel said that the county is covered
by 11 worker shifts with 11 truck routes.
The engineer noted that each winter takes on a different personality.
Wind has been much more of an issue this year, said Wendel.
Last year we had a lot more snow but wind wasnt as much of
an issue.
See ENGINEER, page 10
INFORMATION SUBMITTED
COLUMBUS Honoring a life of commitment to the Van

Wert County Fair, Paul Oechsle was inducted into Ohio Fair Hall of
Fame Sunday morning during the 90th annual Ohio Fair Managers
Association Convention Awards Breakfast on Sunday. At the event,
Oechsle was joined by his family for the honor. He was given a
plaque and his own trademark carrot cake to celebrate. The induction was a complete surprise to Oechsle who stated, I love the fair.
Ill love the fair till Im pushin grass.
Oechsle has been dedicated to the Van Wert County Fair first as
a 4-Her for 12 years, then as a 4-H advisor for 17 years. He grew
up showing hogs and other projects at the Van Wert County Fair for
11 years. One year he showed Grand Champion Barrow at the fair.
He was voted in as a director of the Van Wert County Fair in 1965
which began a career of service with the fair board for over 45 years.
Beginning as a fair director Oechsle moved to vice president for 197374, to president in 1975-76 and he headed up almost all committees
at one time or another. In 1989, Paul became fair secretary and retired
from the Van Wert County Fair in 2011, ending a span of more than 22
years as fair secretary managing the day-to-day operations.
During Pauls tenure the building projects included: new Jr.
Fair Office, Farm Focus Show Arena, new horse barn, and a
new bathrooms/shower building. Performers at the fair included
Johnny Cash, Barbara Mandrell, Brad Paisley, The Judds, Lee
Greenwood, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynard, REO Speedwagon,
Motley Crue, Foreigner, Styx, and Kansas.
See OECHSLE, page 10
K-Kids collecting canned goods

The Dephos Kiwanis K-Kids are collecting canned at local businesses.
Boxes have been dropped off at Lehmanns Furniture, Westrich Furniture,
Vanamatic Company, First Federal Bank and Pitsenbarger Auto Supply.
(Submitted photo)
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OBITUARY
FROM THE ARCHIVES

One Year Ago
Jefferson FCCLA will sponsor a
competition/drive amongst grades 6-8
the week of Jan. 13-17 to collect pop
tabs and cans. The tabs and cans will
then be cashed in to donate the money to
a national non-profit No Kids HungryShare our Strength.
25 Years Ago 1990
Lima and the surrounding Allen
County area is faced with a significant
loss of revenue if Amtrak passenger
rail service switches its service route
to an alternate route through Toledo
and Cleveland. Attending a meeting
Wednesday afternoon in Lima were
Delphos Mayor Harold Wieging, Ron
Williams, safety service director, and
Diane Pothast of the chamber of commerce.
Catholic Daughters of Americas
accepted applications for membership
from Marianne and Marie Brendle. The
first meeting of the year was held at the
Knights of Columbus hall. It was noted
that Dorothy Osting and Mary Topp
visited the nursing homes and delivered
Christmas gifts from the council.
Lincolnview Lancers Friday game
with Allen East will be the Game
of the Week for Lima TV-44 with
delayed broadcast at midnight and noon
Saturday. The sophomore class will
have a cake raffle and coat check at
the game. Recent events at the school

included the drug, alcohol and tobacco
discussion in eighth grade classes. Linda
McGonagle of the youth bureau, Deputy
Sheriff Finger, Karen Pflueger and Pam
Bill of the alcohol and drug council participated in the program.
50 Years Ago 1965
Another improvement comes to
Delphos with the Wheel Inn now under
construction at the intersection of Fifth
and Canal streets. The new restaurant,
owned by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Spieles,
is expected to be completed in March,
depending on the weather. According to
Mrs. Spieles, manager, the Wheel Inn
will have indoor dining facilities for 50
persons, a covered canopy for 28 cars,
and a convenient drive-in window.
Frank Minnig was the Blue Jay big
gun in the St. Johns cage win over
Wapakoneta Senior High Saturday
night. Coach Bob Arnzens Blue Jay
varsity posted an 81-72 win over Wapak
on Wapaks home court. Minnig canned
12 from the field and four from the foul
line for a total of 28 points and also was
credited with 16 important rebounds.
Don Pathoff, Charles Yerick and
Gerald Fischer attended the annual meeting of the Northwestern Ohio Tennis
Association Sunday in Ottawa. Pathoff
was appointed to the associations
tournament committee to serve during
the coming year. The Junior Tennis

Development program was stressed by
Nate Ganger, and he promised to assist
any community that had a formally
organized program.
75 Years Ago 1940
The Delphos Jefferson cagers
snapped their three-game losing streaks
Wednesday night by annexing a victory from Wren by a score of 24 to 17.
Mericle opened the scoring in the game
for Jefferson, and Miller also scored a
field goal. In the second quarter, Van
Meter, Wreede and Miller scored fielders. In the final period Fuller made the
only field goal for Jefferson.
Starting on Jan. 15, distribution of
milk to undernourished children will
be started in the Delphos schools.
Through the efforts of the American
Legion Auxiliary and the cooperation of
Delphos people, the milk will be distributed free of charge. Mrs. Cloyd Berry is
the chairman in charge of the milk fund
this year.
A regular meeting of the Beta
Delphian Chapter was held at the
home of Mrs. Herbert Buchanan, East
Suthoff Street on Wednesday evening. Grace Klein served as leader.
Discussion topics were led by Mrs.
Charles Best, Mrs. Ralph Weger,
Helen Stallkamp, Mrs. Paul Staup and
Mrs. E. O. Steinle.
TODAY IN HISTORY
Associated Press
Today is Monday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2015. There are
353 days left in the year.
Todays Highlights in History:
On Jan. 12, 1915, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected, 204-174, a proposed constitutional amendment to give
women nationwide the right to vote. The silent film drama A
Fool There Was, which propelled Theda Bara to stardom with
her portrayal of a predatory vamp, premiered in New York.
On this date:
In 1519, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I died.
In 1773, the first public museum in America was organized
in Charleston, South Carolina.
In 1828, the United States and Mexico signed a Treaty of
Limits defining the boundary between the two countries to be
the same as the one established by an 1819 treaty between the
U.S. and Spain.
In 1912, textile workers at the Everett Mill in Lawrence,
Massachusetts, most of them immigrant women, walked off
the job to protest wage cuts.
In 1932, Hattie W. Caraway became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate after initially being appointed to serve
out the remainder of the term of her late husband, Thaddeus.
In 1945, during World War II, Soviet forces began a major,
successful offensive against the Germans in Eastern Europe.
Aircraft from U.S. Task Force 38 sank about 40 Japanese ships
off Indochina.
In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. founded Motown Records (originally Tamla Records) in Detroit.
In 1965, the music variety show Hullabaloo premiered on
NBC-TV with host-of-the-week Jack Jones; guests included
Joey Heatherton, the New Christy Minstrels and Woody Allen.
Playwright Lorraine Hansberry (A Raisin in the Sun) died in
New York at age 34.
In 1975, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Minnesota
Vikings 16-6 to win Super Bowl IX at Tulane Stadium in New
Orleans.
In 1986, the shuttle Columbia blasted off with a crew that
included the first Hispanic-American in space, Dr. Franklin R.
Chang-Diaz.
Trivia
Delphos Fire Association
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with all the trimmings
Tuesday, Jan. 13
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Ray Geary,
general manager
Delphos Herald, Inc.
Lori Goodwin Silette,
circulation manager
Jerome D. Jerry
Ernst
Sept. 2, 1934
Jan. 9, 2015
VAN WERT Jerome D.
Jerry Ernst, 80, of Van Wert
died at 5:55 p.m. Friday at the
Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.
He was born Sept. 2, 1934,
in Delphos to Henry and
Johanna (Baumgarte) Ernst,
who preceded him in death.
On Dec. 29, 1972, he married June (White), who survives in Van Wert.
He is also survived by his
children, Lisa (Bill) Deibler
of Spencerville, Mark (Terri)
Ernst of St. Marys and Ken
(Peg) Cross of Middle Point;
grandchildren, Tabi Adams
of Cridersville, Colt (MeMe)
Adams of Spencerville,
Meghan (Chad) Dicke of Van
Wert and Anna and Allie Ernst
both of St. Marys; six greatgrandchildren; and two sisters
Coletta Dray and Annabelle
(Jerry) Saum both of Fort
Jennings.
Besides his parents, he was
preceded in death by one sister and seven brothers.
He was retired from
Federal Mogul Corporation
where he was a product line
manager.
He was a member of St.
Mary of the Assumption
Catholic Church and a life
member of the Van Wert
Elks Lodge and the Delphos
Eagles. He had proudly served
his country as a member of
the United States Army.
Mass
of
Christian
Burial will be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Mary of the
Assumption Catholic Church
with Father Stan Szybka officiating. Burial will follow at a
later date at Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be from
9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
St Mary Of The Assumption
Catholic Church.
Preferred memorials are to
St. Mary of the Assumption
Catholic Church, Alzheimers
Research
or
Paralyzed
Veterans.
Condolences may be left
on the website www.bricknerfuneralhome.com or sent to
bricknerfuneralhome@bright.
net.
In 1995, Qubilah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, was

arrested in Minneapolis on charges shed tried to hire a hitman
to kill Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan (the charges
were later dropped in a settlement with the government).
In 2000, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court, in
Illinois v. Wardlow, gave police broad authority to stop and
question people who run at the sight of an officer.
Ten years ago: A NASA spacecraft, Deep Impact, blasted
off on a mission to smash a hole in a comet and give scientists
a glimpse of the frozen primordial ingredients of the solar system. (The probe crashed into Comet Tempel 1 in July 2005.)
Democrat Christine Gregoire, winner of the extremely close
Washington governors race, was inaugurated. Britains Prince
Harry apologized after a newspaper published a photograph of
the young royal wearing a Nazi uniform to a costume party.
Five years ago: Haiti was struck by a magnitude-7 earthquake; the Haitian government says 316,000 people were
killed, while a report prepared for the U.S. Agency for
International Development suggests the death toll may have
been between 46,000 and 85,000. U.S. and Mexican authorities announced the capture of Teodoro Garcia Simental, a
high-ranking member of the Tijuana cartel known as El Teo.
One year ago: Officials announced that Iran had agreed
to limit uranium enrichment and to open its nuclear program
to daily inspection by international experts. Southwest Flight
4013, a Boeing 737 from Chicago, landed at the wrong
Missouri airfield while enroute to Branson. Jeremy Abbott
won his fourth U.S. figure skating title at the championships in
Boston. At the Golden Globes, 12 Years a Slave won for best
motion picture drama while American Hustle was named
best musical or comedy picture.
Todays Birthdays: Actress Katherine MacGregor (TV:
Little House on the Prairie) is 90. Singer Glenn Yarbrough
is 85. The Amazing Kreskin is 80. Country singer William Lee
Golden (The Oak Ridge Boys) is 76. Rock musician Cynthia
Robinson (Sly and the Family Stone) is 71. Actor Anthony
Andrews is 67. Movie director Wayne Wang is 66. Radio commentator Rush Limbaugh is 64. Actress Kirstie Alley is 64.
Writer Walter Mosley is 63. Country singer Ricky Van Shelton
is 63. Radio-TV personality Howard Stern is 61. Writerproducer-director John Lasseter is 58. Broadcast journalist
Christiane Amanpour is 57. Rock musician Charlie Gillingham
(Counting Crows) is 55. Actor Oliver Platt is 55. Basketball
Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is 55. Entrepreneur Jeff
Bezos is 51. Actor Olivier Martinez is 49. Rapper TBird
(B-Rock and the Bizz) is 48. Model Vendela is 48. Actress
Farrah Forke is 47. Actress Rachael Harris is 47. Rock singer
Zack de la Rocha is 45. Rapper Raekwon (Wu Tang Clan) is
ST. RITAS
45. Singer Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay) is 42. Rock musician
A boy was born Jan. 7 to
Matt Wong (Reel Big Fish) is 42. Singer Melanie Chisholm
(Spice Girls) is 41. Contemporary Christian singer Jeremy Abigail and Aaron Vermule
Camp is 37. Rhythm-and-blues singer Amerie is 35. Actress of Ottoville.
Naya Rivera is 28. Actor Will Rothhaar is 28. Actor Andrew
Lawrence is 27. Rock singer Zayn Malik (One Direction) is 22. Alyssa Pollock and Chase Fry
of Delphos.
Jessica and Cory Bertling of
Delphos.
Kellie and Anthony Crist of
Elida.
to zero.
WEATHER FORECAST
TUESDAY NIGHT: Very
Tri-County
cold. Mostly clear. Lows
Associated Press
around 5 below. Northeast
TODAY: Snow in the winds 5 to 10 mph. Wind
CLEVELAND (AP)
morning. Snow accumulation chills 5 below to 15 below
These Ohio lotteries were
around 1 inch. Highs in the zero.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly drawn Sunday:
lower 30s. North winds 5 to
Mega Millions
sunny. Highs 10 to 15.
15 mph.
Est jackpot: $246 million
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
TONIGHT: Cold. Partly
Pick 3 Evening
cloudy through midnight then AND THURSDAY: Partly
0-1-6
becoming mostly clear. Lows cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.
Pick 3 Midday
zero to 5 above. Northeast Highs in the lower 20s.
1-7-2
THURSDAY NIGHT:
winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind
Pick 4 Evening
Partly cloudy. Lows around 15.
chills 10 below to zero.
2-1-3-4
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY
TUESDAY:
Mostly
Pick 4 Midday
sunny. Colder. Highs 10 to NIGHT: Mostly clear. Highs
1-7-6-3
15. Northeast winds 10 to 15 around 30. Lows in the lower
Pick 5 Evening
mph. Wind chills 10 below 20s.
5-3-2-0-4
Pick 5 Midday
7-6-6-9-5
Powerball
Est jackpot: $176 million
Rolling Cash 5
12-26-29-32-36
Est jackpot: $203,000
BIRTHS
Answers to Fridays questions:

James Earl Jones didnt speak for almost eight
years because of a severe childhood stutter.
The first book printed in braille by the National
Library Service was George Washington: A Profile
by Woodrow Wilson. It was printed in braille in 1932
under the Library of Congresss newly-launched
Books for the Adult Blind project.
Todays questions:
What is misleading about the name of the popular
Indian delicacy known as Bombay Duck?
What two valuable Scrabble tiles did a top youth
contender at the National Scrabble Championship get
caught hiding in 2012?
Answers in Wednesdays Herald.
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Two Tuskegee
Airmen die at
91 on same day
LOS ANGELES (AP)
Two members of the Tuskegee
Airmen the famed all-black
squadron that flew in World
War II died on the same
day. The men, lifelong friends
who enlisted together, were
91.
Clarence E. Huntley Jr. and
Joseph Shambrey died on Jan.
5 in their Los Angeles homes,
relatives said Sunday.
Huntley and Shambrey
enlisted in 1942. They were
shipped overseas to Italy in
1944 with the 100th Fighter
Squadron of the Army Air
Forces 332nd Fighter Group.
As mechanics, they kept the
combat planes flying.
Huntley serviced P-39,
P-47 and P-51 aircraft, and
as crew chief was responsible
for the plane of the squadron
commander, Capt. Andrew
D. Turner, said Huntleys
nephew, Craig Huntly of
Inglewood. The life of his
pilot was in his hands, and he
took that very seriously, his
nephew said.
His concern led Turner
to nickname him Mother,
Huntly said.
In addition to facing danger, the Tuskegee Airmen
faced racism.
Shambreys son, Tim
Shambrey of Altadena, said
his father recalled getting off a
train in Alabama where a hospitality station was welcoming
returning white troops with
handshakes and free coffee.
When he and his buddies
came off, dressed in their uniforms, of course they didnt
get any congratulations and
were asked to pay for their
coffee, Shambrey said.
They did so.
The thing about those men
is that they were very proud
and decided not to make a
fuss, Shambrey said. They
were already used to so much
discrimination.
In later life, Shambrey
didnt talk much about his war
service but he held barbecues
that sometimes drew 150 people, including a lot of his old
Army buddies, his son said.
Huntley also didnt talk
much with his family about
the war, said his daughter,
Shelia McGee of Los Angeles.
He told them: I was doing
what I was supposed to do,
and that was to serve my
country, she said.
Shambrey was a National
Guard combat engineer during the Korean War and later
spent his career with the Los
Angeles County Department
of Parks and Recreation, his
son said.
Huntley was a skycap for
more than 60 years at airports
in Burbank and Los Angeles,
his daughter said.
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State/Local
BRIEFS
Ice prompts
calls for water
conservation
AVON LAKE (AP)
Ice on Lake Erie is affecting
the water supplies for some
customers in northern Ohio
and leading to calls for water
conservation in several communities.
At issue is the ability of
Avon Lake Regional Water to
draw from the lake, a problem
affecting residents in Avon
Lake, Medina, Ashtabula and
Geneva.
WEWS-TV reports that
officials are asking Medina
and Avon Lake residents to
use water only for drinking,
cooking, bathing and flushing
toilets. They advise postponing doing laundry, running the
dishwasher and washing cars.
And Aqua Ohio is requesting that customers within
the Ashtabula water system
voluntarily reduce water consumption until further notice.
The TV station reports a
similar issue occurred a year
ago when the companys
water intakes froze over, causing a water shortage for Avon,
Avon Lake and Medina customers.
Canadian vegetable
grower plans
greenhouse project
DELTA (AP) A
Canadian company that grows
and sells produce will start
construction later this year on
a greenhouse that eventually
will cover 175 acres and create as many as 300 full-time
jobs.
Nature Fresh Farms plan to
spend about $200 million on
the project in Fulton County,
just west of Toledo, over the
next several years, said Ray
Wowryk, director of business
development for the company,
based in Leamington, Ontario.
The operation will be able
to ship fresh produce yearround, he said.
The company will begin
building the new greenhouse
in stages beginning this spring
and continue to expand, The
Blade reported.
Nature Fresh Farms started in 1999, when its founder built a high-tech, 10-acre
greenhouse. The site expanded to 130 acres and grew peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers,
and other produce for grocers
in the eastern United States,
including the Ohio-based
Kroger Co.
The food industry as a
whole is changing, Wowryk
said.
Matt Gilroy, executive
director of the Fulton County
Economic
Development
Corp., said the greenhouse
is projected to have a total
payroll of nearly $12 million
annually by 2022.
Weve tried to do some
research into large greenhouse
facilities like this and quite
frankly we havent come
across anyone who is doing
greenhouses to this scale in
the United States, Gilroy
said. A lot of the greenhouses
in North America like this are
in Canada.
State approves over

$2.8M in grants for
outdoor recreation
COLUMBUS (AP)
A state agency is handing
out more than $2.8 million
in grants to help communities across Ohio develop and
improve public access to outdoor recreation facilities.
The program will provide
funding for 80 communitybased projects in 2015 to create and renovate parks and
outdoor recreation areas.
The NatureWorks grants
approved by the Ohio
Department
of
Natural
Resources will allow communities to increase green space,
update playground equipment
and picnic areas among other
things.
NatureWorks provides up
to 75 percent reimbursement
assistance to local government
subdivisions to help with buying and developing recreational
areas. The projects are funded
through a bond issue approved
by Ohio voters in 1993.
ODNR will accept new
applications for the next round
of NatureWorks funding until
May 1.
Inaugural gala, Ohio State game set to coincide

COLUMBUS (AP) Columbus
two favorite pastimes politics and
Ohio State football are headed for
a collision on Monday, as Gov. John
Kasichs inaugural gala coincides
with the Buckeyes national championship game against Oregon.
For politics lovers, an inaugural
ball is a luxury to be savored only
once every four years, if youre lucky.
Drinks flow as operatives and staff
celebrate the culmination of a successful campaign.
For fans of Buckeye football, its
been an even longer stretch since a
national championship was in their
sights. It was the 2007 season when
the Buckeyes last competed for the
national title and not since their 2002
season that they last won one.

will follow a formal swearingKasich, a proud Ohio State gradu- in at midnight Sunday and a cerate, has made contingenemonial one during the
cies. He declared early
day Monday will be
that he would not cancel
attended by many peothe event for the game,
ple from across the state
but he has arranged for
who may care little about
big-screen TVs to be on
Ohio State or Buckeye
site Monday evening for
football. Think graduates
game-watchers.
of other universities, or
As Buckeye fans
those whose hearts lie
and alumni, we would
with Ohios professional
never want to miss seeteams, the Browns and
ing our team play for the
Bengals.
National Championship!
But the Buckeyes are
Kasich
his New Day Committee
still in many ways Ohios
announced on inaugural
team and, besides being an
stationery.
alum, Kasich is a savvy enough poliStill, his inaugural party which tician to recognize that its smart to
join fans in the fun.

He wagered beer from Columbus
Brewing Company, a tray of his
favorite lasagna (from Monte Carlo
Italian Kitchen in Westerville) and
a tray of buckeyes candies in a bet
with Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber,
who is putting up a six-pack of
Total Domination IPA from Ninkasi
Brewing in Eugene, a box of filberts and five pounds of Tillamook
cheese. Kasich also posted a celebratory video on Instagram.
On Friday, Kasich capped the
afternoon with a tweet: Got off the
phone earlier with OhioState Pres.
Drake. Wished him and the team
my best in the fight for a National
Championship. #GoBucks
Cold weather brings potential dangers

Steps for seniors to stay safe
With dangerous winter weather in the forecast, Home
Instead Senior Care says now is the time for seniors and their
loved ones to brush up on cold weather safety tips.
Winter can be a difficult time, as the harsh conditions
especially impact seniors, said Jeff Huber, president of Home
Instead, Inc. We want to make sure seniors and their loved
ones are aware of simple ways they can stay safe and warm
throughout the season.
Those over the age of 65 account for nearly half of all
hypothermia deaths. As the body ages, the ability to maintain
a normal internal body temperature decreases, creating an
insensitivity to moderately cold temperatures. Seniors may
not realize they are putting themselves at risk until symptoms
appear. Symptoms of hypothermia include: shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech
and drowsiness. If symptoms are present, immediate medical
attention is necessary.
The leading reason for hypothermia in the elderly is
due to poorly heated homes, which is entirely preventable. Follow these simple tips to ensure a warm household.
Stay Warm
Keep the thermostat at 65 degrees, at least. Consistently
check it to make sure your home is sufficiently warm. Even as
heating costs rise, your safety should be a priority.
Put a carbon monoxide detector near where you sleep.
Ensure that there is adequate insulation, and check and
clean the fireplace and furnace. Furnace filters should be
replaced monthly.
Minimize drafts by filling old socks with sand and using
them in drafty windowsills and door jams. Weather-strip
around windows and doors. Keep doors to unused rooms
closed and close curtains at night.
Add an extra blanket to the bed and warm the bed in
advance with a hot water bottle. Never use an electric blanket

it may be difficult to operate the controls if the temperature
needs to be adjusted in the night.
Dress in layers of loose fitting clothing. If you go outside,
make sure your head is covered.
Every year, more than 1.6 million seniors end up in the
emergency room because of a fall. With icy conditions, the
chances of falling are even greater.
Preventing Falls
Take a couple minutes per day and stretch your limbs in
order to loosen muscles.
Stay inside make arrangements for someone to shovel
and salt driveways and walkways. Professional caregivers can
assist with to-do items, such as bringing in the mail and/or
picking up groceries.
Wear shoes or boots with a non-skid sole.
Have handrails installed on outside walls for frequently
used walkways.
If you use a cane or walker, check the rubber tips to make
sure they are not worn smooth.
Winter weather can take a toll on everyone, especially
seniors. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can occur in
seniors and impact their emotional health. Some signs to
watch for with SAD include: a loss of energy, an increased
appetite and an enhanced feeling of lethargy and tiredness.
If symptoms are present, talk to your medical provider about
treatment options.
Additionally, winter storms can be unpredictable. It is
important to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Build a network
Stay in touch in with family, friends and neighbors.
Schedule phone calls, or enlist the help of a professional caregiver to come in for an hour a week.
Make arrangements for assistance in case of a blizzard or
power outage. Keep important numbers in an emergency kit,
along with non-perishable foods, water and medications.
Be familiar with your local resources. Visit www.ready.
gov/seniors, www.noaa.gov or www.redcross.org for more
information about cold weather.
Niswonger welcomes Pat Boone in March

VAN WERT Legendary singer,
actor, TV host, producer, author, motivational speaker, TV pitchman, radio personality and humanitarian Pat Boone will
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3 p.m. March 8.
His show, Music & Memories: An
Evening with Pat Boone, will replace
Love Letters starring Hal Linden and
Barbara Eden which was scheduled for
the same date as part of the Community
Concert Series. Hal Linden took a job
with a show he hopes will be going to
Broadway in the near future and had to
back out of his Van Wert performance
and future engagements.
Pat Boone, the 10th leading artist
for Most Top Chart Hits from 1955-96,
according to music industrys Billboard
Magazine, has five decades of recording history behind him and a busy future
ahead. Boone owns his own record company, The Gold Label, designed for legendary artists of a certain age and certifiable talent (all with million-selling gold
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LOS ANGELES (AP) After

three weeks atop the box office, The
Hobbit has been taken down by Liam
Neeson.
Taken 3 nabbed the top spot at the
weekend box office in North America
with $40.4 million, according to studio
estimates Sunday. The third installment
of the 20th Century Fox thriller series
stars Neeson as a vengeance-seeking
retired CIA operative with a very particular set of skills.
The original Taken, which also features Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen,
debuted in 2009 with $24.7 million,
while Taken 2 launched in 2012 with
$49.5 million. Taken 3 also earned
$41 million in 36 international territories
this weekend.
For Neeson to be at this stage in his
career and be considered one of the premier action heroes is certainly unexpected, but its really cool and lucrative,
said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media
analyst at box-office tracker Rentrak. I
dont think Neeson expected back in 09
that Taken would take off the way it
has. Its really enhanced his box-office
appeal.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five

Armies slid to fourth place with $9.4
million following three straight weeks
in first place. The total domestic take for
filmmaker Peter Jacksons Middle-earth
finale now stands at $236.5 million.
The Hobbit also earned $21.8 million
internationally this weekend, pushing
the worldwide total to $545.3 million.
Into the Woods milked $9.7 million in third place in its third week at
the box office, bringing the total haul of
Disneys Broadway musical adaptation
to $105.3 million.
With the Golden Globes kicking off
Sunday night and Academy Awards
nominations looming Thursday morning, several trophy seekers expanded
into more theaters this weekend.
Paramounts civil rights drama
Selma moved from 22 to 2,179 theaters, arriving in second place behind
Taken 3 with $11.2 million. The film
chronicles the historic 54-mile march
from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama,
and stars David Oyelowo as the Rev.
Martin Luther King Jr.
With the Globes tonight, no matter
what happens, theres nothing better than
having your clips running and people

having conversations about your movie
because it creates a big awareness, said
Megan Colligan, Paramounts president
of worldwide distribution. Then, we
have Martin Luther King weekend next
weekend. I think were in great shape to
just play and play and play.
Other possible awards-season hopefuls that moved into more theaters this
weekend included the Louis Zamperini
biopic Unbroken, the Alan Turing
biopic The Imitation Game and filmmaker Paul Thomas Andersons trippy
mystery Inherent Vice.
There are a lot of titles out there in the
mix, Dergarabedian said. Its all about
timing with these awards-season contenders. With the Globes tonight and the
Academy Award nominations Thursday,
its no accident theyre expanding. Its
completely calculated, but its sort of
anyones game to win because there are
so many great contenders.
American Sniper, which stars
Bradley Cooper as Navy SEAL Chris
Kyle, bagged $555,000 from just four
theaters. Warner Bros. plans to greatly
expand the war dramas scope on Friday.
Zelda, Batman among

anticipated games due in 2015
Mr. and Mrs. James Wagner
Julie Marie Smith and James Scott Wagner were
united in marriage on May 24, 2014, at St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church, Father Chris Bohnsack
officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Sue Smith of Delphos
and Michael Smith of Venedocia. The groom is the
son of the late Fred and Joyce Wagner.
Nuptial music was provided by vocalist Kendra
German and organist MaryBeth Will.
Maid of honor was Corey Brown of Delphos,
friend of the couple.
Bridesmaids included Kristina Smith of
Venedocia, sister-in-law of the bride; Kim Hodgson
of Delphos, friend of the couple; Jane Lisk of Elida,
cousin of the bride; Becky Jeanneret of Wapakoneta,
friend of the couple; and Andrea Shafer of Delphos,
friend of the couple.
Miniature bride was Aliyah Smith of Delphos,
daughter of the bride; and flower girls were Gwen
Wagner and Morghan Wagner, nieces of the groom.
Trace German of Graytown, cousin of the bride,
was the ring bearer.
Best man was Brad Bilimek of Delphos, friend
of the couple.
Groomsmen included Paul Lindeman of Fort
Jennings and Harry Hodgson and Gary Teman of
Delphos, friends of the couple; Ed Wagner and Fred
Wagner of Delphos, brothers of the groom; and
Chris Smith of Venedocia and Jeff Smith of Delphos,
brothers of the bride.
Grandparents of the couple include Virg German
of Delphos and the late Mary German; and the late
Joan and Claude Smith, the late June and Frank
Wagner and the late Mary Ann and Junior Combs.
Following a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tenn., the
couple resides in Delphos.
The bride is a graduate of St. Johns High School
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The groom is a graduate of Jefferson High School
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LOS ANGELES (AP) Link, Master Chief, Batman and

Nathan Drake will be back in action.
The leading men are among the protagonists starring in
totally new video game installments in 2015, joined by newcomers like a team of intergalactic monster hunters and their
prey (Evolve), a band of high-tech criminals and their tails
(Battlefield Hardline) and a battalion of explorers and their
procedurally generated universe (No Mans Sky).
The gaming line-up for 2015 also includes a pair of original
Victorian-inspired tales (Bloodborne, The Order: 1886),
the return of two long-gone, out-of-this-world gaming franchises (Star Wars: Battlefront, Star Fox) and an expedition
into the open-world genre for a long-running stealth series
(Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain).
Heres a glimpse of some of 2015s most anticipated games:
Batman: Arkham Knight (for PlayStation 4, Xbox
One, PC; June 2): After three editions of stomping, gliding
and grappling through a virtual Gotham, Batman has keys to
the Batmobile in Rocksteady Studios Dark Knight finale. This
time, besides old-school baddies like Penguin and Scarecrow,
Batman is facing off against a new menace called Arkham
Knight.
Battlefield Hardline (for PlayStation 3, PlayStation
4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC; March 17): Visceral Games is
dodging the military in favor of an interactive game of cops
and robbers in the latest entry of the first-person Battlefield
shooter series. The war-on-crime action will include bank
heists, police chases and hostage rescue missions.
Bloodborne (for PlayStation 4; March 24): Dark
Souls mastermind Hidetaka Miyazaki takes a stab at the
PlayStation 4 with this relentless role-playing title set in a
gothic enclave thats been overrun by infected monsters.
Bloodborne, much like predecessors Dark Souls and
Demons Souls, is expected to be quite the nightmare.
Evolve (for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC; Feb. 10):
After tackling team-based zombie slaying with Left 4 Dead,
Turtle Rock Studios takes on monster hunting in this multiplayer shooter with a twist. Instead of equal squads aiming
Mad Men begins its stretch run in April

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) The television series Mad Men begins airing its
final seven episodes in April and the shows
notoriously secretive creator, Matthew
Weiner, said he told only star actor Jon
Hamm in advance how it will end.
So Weiner certainly wasnt spilling
any secrets to a roomful of television
critics Saturday as he and the cast, by
turns wistful and appreciative, talked
about their experiences over the past
decade. The series begins its stretch run
on AMC on April 5.
I feel very satisfied with a lot of what
we did, and I am super proud of the fact
that we did not repeat ourselves, which is
the tallest order of all of them, Weiner said.
The creator and executive producer
immersed himself in 1960s culture to
write Mad Men, set at an ad agency
during that era. He said he was struck by
how many Americans turned inward after
the tumultuous events of 1968, including
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for each other online, Evolve pits a team of four against one
player portraying an oversized, overpowered behemoth.
Halo 5: Guardians (for Xbox One, fall 2015): For
his latest interstellar adventure, hardened Halo hero Master
Chief is joined by a new companion, fellow supersoldier
Locke. Developer 343 Industries has injected a slew of fresh
abilities into the games multiplayer mode, including thrusterboosted dodging and ground pounding.
The Legend of Zelda (for Wii U, 2015): Link and his
trusty steed Epona are set free in an expansive open realm
in the first original Legend of Zelda adventure crafted for
Nintendos high-definition, touchscreen-centric Wii U console.
Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has promised that
Links actions will have the ability to reshape his fantasy world.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (for PlayStation
3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC; 2015): Metal
Gear one-man army Snake is dispatched to Afghanistan during the Cold War to take down Soviet forces. Phantom Pain
seeks to be the most liberating Metal Gear yet with sandstorms and daylight affecting the mercenarys stealthy tasks.
No Mans Sky (for PlayStation 4, PC, 2015): While
most game makers precisely position every polygon within
their creations, the developers at Hello Games are dispatching
players to virtual worlds with randomly generated landscapes,
meaning plants, animals and atmospheres will look different
for each person who picks up this ambitious exploration title.
The Order: 1886 (for PlayStation 4, Feb. 20): In this
third-person alternate history romp, the Knights of the Round
Table battle supernatural forces with steampunk gear across
London. The Order creators Ready at Dawn are harnessing
the PS4s souped-up processing power to transport gamers to
an intricate and moody rendition of the foggy city.
Uncharted 4: A Thiefs End (for PlayStation 4; 2015):
After surviving a trek through a sprawling desert and a jaunt
through an ancient crumbling city, Uncharted champion
Nathan Drake returns for his first quest on the PS4. This time,
the smart-alecky treasure hunter will be joined by his brother,
portrayed by omnipresent video game actor Troy Baker.
the assassinations of Martin Luther King

and Robert F. Kennedy, and said that is
reflected in the ending of his series.
Each of the last seven episodes feels
like a finale, Weiner said. He took great
pains over the years not to publicly
reveal details of the show in advance
but, behind the scenes, would often talk
to actors about ideas that he had for their
characters. That wasnt the case for the
end of the series. Actors like Elisabeth
Moss said Saturday they were pleasantly
surprised by the ending.
It was surprising to the end, actor
John Slattery said. Its been surprising
the whole time.
Weiner said hes certainly interested
in making the ending satisfying to fans.
But he cautioned that you cant please
everyone, and it wouldnt be smart creatively to do that.
I dont want them to walk away
angry, Weiner said. I dont know any-
one unless theyre performance artists who wants to infuriate their

audience.
Weiner said he tried to be protective
of the shows image over the past decade
and not tarnish it with too much commercialization. Future perception is out
of his hands, he said, although I dont
see the show participating in a Mad
Men cruise.
Jon Hamm is forever going to be the
future of Mad Men and it is truly on
his shoulders to represent it in so many
ways, Weiner said.
Hamm said the experience of Mad
Men has been unequivocally wonderful and Ill miss it. Unlike his character
Don Draper, Hamm was fully bearded
Saturday. He called himself gainfully
unemployed and joked about opening
a car detailing business with Vincent
Kartheiser, who played fellow ad man
Pete Campbell.
Will Walter White appear

in new AMC series?
PASADENA, Calif. (AP)
Walter White and Jesse
Pinkman wont be making
any appearances on the first
season of Better Call Saul,
the prequel to Breaking
Bad that will begin airing on
AMC next month.
But that doesnt mean those
two lead characters, played
by Bryan Cranston and Aaron
Paul, wont make it sometime in the future, said Peter
Gould, an executive producer, on Saturday. Better Call
Saul is set six years prior to
the time of the award-winning
Breaking Bad.
Gould said he and his partner, Vince Gilligan, want to
let Better Call Saul stand
on its own. If Cranston and
Paul, or any touchstones of
Breaking Bad appear in the
new series, it better feel natural to the story, Gilligan said.
If it feels like a stunt, then
those of us in the writers
room will have done something wrong, Gilligan said.
The series debuts Feb. 8,
with its second episode being

televised the next day. Given
the commercial and critical
success of its predecessor, its
among the most anticipated
new programs of the year.
Bob Odenkirk, a supporting
player in Breaking Bad,
steps up as the lead character,
Saul Goodman, in the show
focusing on his law practice.
Every time I come into
the office in this show, (I ask)
has Walter White called yet?
Odenkirk joked. Jesse would
be in middle school.
Gilligan said he recognizes the risk of returning to
the same world for the new
series, and it wasnt until the
first season was written and
the film was being edited that
he felt confident it was the
right thing to do. He said Id
be lying if he said he wasnt
anxious about how Better
Call Saul will be received.
I dont know if the world
is going to like this thing,
he said, but I really do. Im
really proud of it.
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11:30 a.m. Mealsite
at Delphos Senior Citizen
Center, 301 Suthoff St.
7:30 p.m. Ottoville
Emergency Medical Service
members meet at the municipal building.
Ottoville VFW Auxiliary
members meet at the hall.
Fort Jennings Local School
District board members meet
at the high school library.
Alcoholics Anonymous,
First Presbyterian Church,
310 W. Second St.
Elida village council meets
at the town hall.
WEDNESDAY
9 a.m. - noon Putnam
County Museum is open, 202
E. Main St. Kalida.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
Delphos Museum of Postal
History, 339 N. Main St., is
open.
11:30 a.m. Mealsite
Noon Rotary Club
meets at The Grind.
4 p.m. Delphos Public
Library board members meet
at the library conference
room.
6 p.m. Shepherds of
Christ Associates meet in the
St. Johns Chapel.
7 p.m. Bingo at St.
Johns Little Theatre.
THURSDAY
9-11 a.m. The Delphos
Canal Commission Museum,
241 N. Main St., is open.
Redmons kindergarten class at Franklin Elementary

Franklin Elementary School kindergarten students in Cindy Redmons class include, front from left, DaJuan Scales, Keira
Ray, Garrett Lee, Billy Salyers III, Gavin Stant, Natalie Hempker and Cansas McGinnis; middle, Dominic Worsowicz, Caleb
Lybarger, Jessalyn Carver, Will Taggi, Brooklyn Wallace, Keagan McDermitt and Jacob Aurand; and back, Redmon, Isabela
Basinger, Skyler Carso, Conner Gessel, Lexi Cheney, Scarlet Thayer and Jada Hosking. Absent was Dillon Brown. (DHI Media/
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goal for the day was 38 pints of blood and 42
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Packers rally to beat Cowboys

By BARRY WILNER
Associated Press
GREEN BAY, Wis. Hobbled but

happy, Aaron Rodgers might have felt a
bit lucky, too.
No matter: The All-Pro quarterback
and his Green Bay Packers are one step
away from the Super Bowl.
More stationary than usual because
of a left calf injury, Rodgers rallied the
Packers from an 8-point deficit with two
second-half touchdowns passes to beat
Dallas 26-21 Sunday.
The Packers (13-4), helped immensely by a video reversal with 4:06 remaining, went undefeated at Lambeau Field
this season. They head to Seattle next
weekend for the NFC title game.
The Seahawks (13-4) beat Green Bay
in the season opener, 36-16.
I think I got 120 minutes left in me,
Rodgers said.
Green Bay might not have had any
time left in its season if not for referee
Gene Steratores decision. Dez Bryants
leaping, bobbling 31-yard catch at the
Packers 1 on a fourth-and-2 play was
challenged by Green Bay coach Mike
McCarthy. Instead of first-and-goal for
St. Johns Evan Hays drives to the basket versus Dallas (13-5), the ball went over to the
LCC in the annual Sunday-afternoon boys basketball Packers.
Some people think throwing the
clash at Arnzen Gymnasium. (DHI Media/Kenny Polred
flag is fun, Packers coach Mike
ing)
McCarthy said. It was such an impactful play, you had to challenge. It was a
confident challenge. And a hopeful one,
too.
One packed with controversy, as well.
Look, Ill tell you this, Ive never
LCC wins 6th straight

over St. Johns in rivalry
By LARRY HEIING
news@delphosherald.com
DELPHOS After five

straight games on the road
for the St. Johns boys basketball team, the Blue Jays
returned to the friendly confines of the near-capacity
Vatican and played host to
the Lima Central Catholic
Thunderbirds for their traditional Sunday-afternoon
matchup.
The homecoming turned
bittersweet as the T-Birds
won going away 47-29.
Chemistry is important in
team sports and both teams
were missing key ingredients of their offenses. LCC
was without Jack Williams
(injured) and 3-point specialist Alex Odenweller missed
action in the Blue Jay line up
with sickness.
Alex is one constant in
our offensive scheme and we
certainly miss that threat on
the floor, explained Blue Jay
coach Aaron Elwer.
The Thunderbirds jumped
out to a quick 5-0 as Ethan
OConnor on a long shot
and Nick Taflinger followed
with a triple from the corner.
The Blue Jay offense started
slowly for the second straight
game and was scoreless for
the first 3:31 of the contest
until Evan
Hays scored over a trio
of Thunderbird defenders,
followed by Tim Kreegers
offensive rebound and pass
to Hays. The Blue Jays took
gained control of the lead for
the first time as Tyler Conley
drilled a 12-footer and later
converted a pair of tosses.
LCC went on a 5-0 spurt,
inserting their trapping fullcourt press, but Hays broke
through the pressure and
scored his sixth point of the
opening quarter just before
the buzzer to knot the score
at 10.
The Jays led for the final
time as Austin Heiing picked
up a turnover and passed
ahead to Andy Grothouse who
was fouled and made the free
throws. Garrett Thomas hit
a three as the Thunderbirds
took the lead back. Dantez
Walton scored after an offensive rebound and Tre Cobbs
landed his first bucket after a
steal at the opposite end. The
Jays could only manage single points as Hays and Conley
each made a free throw. After
going 0-6 from the floor in
the period, Grothouse converted three straight charity
tosses before the half as LCC
led 20-17.
The Thunderbirds committed 12 fouls in the first half
compared to only two by the
Jays, which LCC coach Frank
Kill pointed out to the referees at the half and received
a warning from the officials.
After the T-Birds opened
the second half with five
straight points, Kreeger
grabbed a loose ball under the
basket for the layin. Kill then
was whistled for his first ever
technical foul as head coach
of the T-Birds without saying a word. Grothouse sank
both free throws and later
scored on the inbounds play
to get the Jays within 25-23.

The tide turned quickly as
Taflinger hit his third triple
of the game and Cobbs added
another. LCC junior Josh
Dixon hit from the baseline
as the T-Birds led 33-25 after
three quarters.
After only connecting on
2-of-17 shots from the field
in the middle two quarters,
Conley muscled his way to
the bucket for the basket.
After LCC was whistled for
its fifth player-control foul
of the game, Hays connected
from the paint as the Jays cut
the lead to 33-29. LCC turned
the dial on their offense to full
throttle at that
point by scoring the final
14 points of the game (as the
Jays offense went into neutral) to win the game.
The final score isnt an
indication of how close the
game actually was played,
continued Elwer. We executed our game plan which gave
us a chance but simply didnt
have enough fire power in
the end. The pressure by the
T-Birds caused us to have the
inability to create shots which
lead to the win.
The Thunderbirds were led
in scoring by Tafflinger and
Walton with 13 points each.
LCC shot 42 percent from the
field and connected on 6-of15 3point attempts.
St. Johns was cold from
the field (30%) as well as the
line (13 of 25). Grothouse
managed 11 points and
Conley added nine.
The Thunderbirds held the
advantage on the glass 25-21.
Turnovers were also in LCCs
favor, turning the ball over
nine times compared to 13 for
St. Johns.
This was the 84th meeting
of the two schools and St.
Johns still leads the all-time
series 43-41.
Lima Central Catholic
improves to 9-0 and should
maintain their number one
ranking in Division III when
they host Crestview. St.
Johns (7-3) will host Minster
and Shawnee next weekend.
The junior varsity contest
was also one-sided as LCC
won 50-32 as Jesse Ditto
scored 13 for the Jays.
Varsity
Lima Central Catholic (47)
Tre Cobbs 4-0-9, Garrett Thomas
1-0-3, Nick Tafflinger 5-0-13, Josh Dixon
1-3-5, Ethan OConnor 2-0-4, Dantez
Walton 5-2-13. Totals: 12-6-5/7-47.
St. Johns (29)
Andy Grothouse 2-7-11, Evan Hays
3-1-7, Aaron Reindel 0-0-0, Austin Heiing
0-0-0, Tyler Conley 2-5-9, Jaret Jackson
0-0-0, Robby Saine 0-0-0, Tim Kreeger
1-0-2. Totals: 8-0-13/25-29.
Score By Quarters
LCC 10-10-13-14-(47)
St. Johns 10- 7- 8 4 (29)
Three-point goals: LCC, Taflinger 3,
Cobbs, Thomas, Dixon; St. Johns, none.
Junior Varsity
Lima Central Catholic (50)
Marquis Coleman 2-0-5, Jamison
Bradley 5-1-12, Anthony Venturella 1-35, Stephen Tafflinger 1-2-5, Thomas
Williams 7-1-15, Mark Janowski 3-2-8.
Totals: 16-3-9/20- 50.
St. Johns (32)
Owen Baldauf 0-1-1, Derek Klausing
1-1-4, Josh Warnecke 0-2-2, Seth Linder
1-1-4, Tyler Ledyard 0-3-3, Jesse Ditto
5-3-13, Collin Will 1-0-2, Jaret Jackson
1-1-3. Totals: 7-2-12/22-32.
Score By Quarters
LCC 11-11-17-11-(50)
St. Johns 8- 5 7 -12-(32)
Three-point goals: LCC, Coleman,
Bradley, Taflinger; St. Johns, Klausing,
Linder.
seen that a day in my life, Bryant said.

I want to know why it wasnt a catch.
Because Bryant didnt maintain control all the way to the ground, as the rule
states. Replays showed Bryant bobbling
the ball as he rolled into the end zone,
with part of it touching the field.
By rule he must hold
onto it throughout entire
process of contacting the
ground, tweeted Dean
Blandino, the leagues director of officiating. He didnt,
so it is incomplete.
An impassioned Bryant didnt buy it.
All I know is I had possession, I had
possession of the ball coming down,
Bryant said. Thats possession, right?
One, two, reach. Bam, thats possession.
Green Bay closed it out before a
Lambeau-record 79,704 on Randall
Cobbs diving 12-yard reception of a
deflected pass on third-and-11. That
gave Cobb eight catches for 116 yards
and set off a raucous celebration at the
iconic venue.
The Cowboys first postseason trip
to Green Bay since the 1967 Ice Bowl
for the NFL championship resulted in
their first road defeat of the season after
eight victories. Dallas got 123 yards
rushing from league leader DeMarco
Murray and a courageous effort from
Tony Romo, who hurt his left leg in the
third quarter.
That meant there were two hobbling
quarterbacks. All-Pro Rodgers, bothered
by a left calf he injured in Game 15, lost
much of his trademark elusiveness as the
game wore on.

A little bit worse, yeah, Rodgers
explained of how his calf felt as the
game progressed. Hard to say, see how
it feels in the morning.
Regardless, he was on-target for
a short pass to Davante Adams that
turned into the 41-yard score
to make it 21-20. Then he
sharply guided the Packers
80 yards to the winning
points, a 13-yard bullet to
backup tight end Richard
Rodgers in the back of the
end zone.
Murray atoned in style for a thirdquarter fumble, gaining 32 yards on
the Cowboys ensuing possession,
including a 29-yard sprint one play
after Romo hurt his leg. The hobbling Romo handed to Murray for
the 1-yard plunge that made it 21-13,
then limped to the bench for treatment on the leg.
When he came back in, Romo was
sacked on consecutive plays, the first
ending the third period, the second forcing a punt.
Rodgers had stood firm in firing
over the middle to Adams, who cut
right, shrugged off a weak tackle by J.J.
Wilcox and sped into the end zone. The
90-yard drive got the Lambeau faithful
back into it.
Then came the decisive fourth-quarter series on which Rodgers went 7 for
7. He finished 24 for 35 for 316 yards
and extended his record string without
a home interception to 442 attempts. He
has 39 TD passes in that span.
Luck leads Colts to upset of Manning and Broncos

By ARNIE STAPLETON
Associated Press
DENVER Andrew Luck has his signature NFL win and
it came against his predecessor, at that.
Hardly pressured all afternoon, Luck threw two touchdown
passes and led the Indianapolis Colts past Peyton Manning
and the Denver Broncos 24-13 Sunday.
The Colts (13-5) advanced to the AFC championship game at
New England (13-4), which beat Baltimore 35-31 Saturday night.
I think were playing good team ball, Luck said.
Were feeding off each other. Offensively were
making enough plays to put some points on the
board. Great night. So proud to be a part of the Colts
in this victory.
The Broncos (12-5) are left to deal with the hangover of yet another playoff debacle and maybe
questions about Mannings future as well as that of
coach John Fox.
Manning, who joined the Broncos in 2012 after his release
from Indy, has gone one-and-done in the playoffs a record
nine times in his otherwise stellar career, including twice in
Denver, where hes 38-10 in the regular season, but just 2-3
in the playoffs.
Overall, hes 11-13 in the postseason and this was one of
his worst playoff performances ever. He never found a rhythm,
constantly overthrew his receivers and finished 26 of 46 for
111 yards, one TD and no interceptions.

Each of his three seasons in Denver has ended in humbling
losses, to the Ravens and Colts at home after first-round byes
and to Seattle in last years Super Bowl.
Luck completed 27 of 43 passes for 265 yards with two
TDs and two interceptions that were the equivalent of punts
and no sacks.
The Colts stretched a 4-point halftime lead to 21-10 when
Luck drove the Colts 72 yards in 11 plays, hitting Hakeem
Nicks from 15 yards midway through the third quarter.
The Broncos finally got something going after their
second interception of Luck, this one by Rahim Moore
at the Denver 24.
On fourth-and-1 from the Colts 36, C.J. Anderson
eluded three tacklers in the backfield as he spun
and slashed his way for 7 yards. But once again, the
Broncos stalled and had to settle for Connor Barths
41-yard field goal that made it 21-13 with 13:50
remaining.
The Broncos pass rush couldnt get to Luck, who drove the
Colts 54 yards in 13 plays, chewing up more than 8 minutes
before Adam Vinatieris 30-yard field goal made it 24-13 with
four minutes remaining in the half-empty Sports Authority
Field.
The 40-degree temperature at kickoff actually fell in Lucks
favor hes 5-1 in games 40 and cooler, while Manning is
12-14 in such situations.
Lady Green snaps 4-game losing streak

BY CHARLIE WARNIMONT
OTTOVILLE Ottoville and

Columbus Grove went into their Putnam
County League girls matchup Saturday
wanting to establish an identity.
Both teams went into the matchup
coming off tough losses Thursday evening. No matter the outcome Big Green
head coach Dave Kleman and Bulldog
coach Brian Schroeder were looking for
answers that could propel them into a
strong second half of the season.
Ottoville took a step towards getting
back on track as they pulled away from
the Bulldogs for a 53-35 PCL win at the
L.W. Heckman Gymnasium. The Big
Green moved to 2-1 in the PCL and 6-5
overall, while the Bulldogs slipped to
1-2 in the league and 6-5 overall.
The Lady Green entered the contest
having lost four straight games.
We played a lot better tonight, just
offensively together. We played better together. It wasnt about how many
points you get, or how many steals you
get or how much playing time you get,
Kleman said. We figured out, its about
playing as a team. Thats what we did

tonight. We really executed really well.
On the other side, the Lady Bulldogs
continue to search for their identity
after losing senior guard Sydney
McCluer to an ACL injury recently. Although junior Lynea Diller
returned to the Grove lineup from
December knee surgery, the Lady
Bulldogs still are light on overall
varsity experience.
Weve had injury issues. We are just
getting Diller back this week and she is
still not in basketball shape. And we lost
our all-league guard Sydney McCluer
(PCL and NWC) to a knee injury. We
are really a young team. We work hard
but we searching for an identity at this
point and learning how to play together.
I think we will be a better team at the
end of the season, Schroeder said.
Ottoville jumped out to the early
lead behind the play of 6-0 senior Annie
Lindeman. Lindeman scored 13 points,
with three 3-pointers, in the opening
quarter for the Big Green that helped
them to a 14-8 lead as Lindeman nailed
a 3-pointer just before the first quarter
buzzer sounded.
Two free throws by freshman Bridget
Landin gave Ottoville a 16-8 to start

the second quarter before the Bulldogs
offense started to chip into that lead. A
basket by Jade Clement made it 16-13
before Brooke Mangas and Becca
Endicott traded baskets to keep it
a three point game. Lindemans
fourth 3-pointer of the opening
half had the Big Green up 21-15
going into halftime.
Columbus Grove was down
26-18 after a basket by Clement early in
the third quarter before the Lady Green
went on a 7-0 run that gave them a 33-18
lead that the Bulldogs never recovered
from. Lexie Wannemacher started the
run with a basket down low before
Landin came up with a steal and basket
before Nicole Kramer drained her second 3-pointer of the quarter.
Ottoville finished their win with an
18-14 fourth quarter scoring advantage as
their biggest lead was 20 points at 53-33.
Lindeman led the Big Green with a
game high 24 points as she was 6-of-6
at the line. Landin chipped in nine points
and Alicia Honigford had seven points,
all in the fourth quarter.
See GREEN, page 7
Musketeers spoil Vaughnsville Night

By JIM METCALFE
DHI Media Sports Editor
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com
COLUMBUS GROVE
Nostalgia for a by-gone
era was abounding Saturday
night in The Dog Pound
of Columbus Grove High
School.
The school held a
Vaughnsville Throwback
Night honoring the
Vaughnsville/Sugar Creek
Local School District that
lasted from 1904-62 until
it consolidated with the
Columbus Grove School
District complete with
blue and white uniforms and
with fans also in the old colors.
Too bad Fort Jennings
wasnt in a cooperative mood
as the Musketeers spoiled the
night with a 57-53 Putnam
County League boys basketball triumph over the onenight-only Vikings.

I dont think the emotions mattered: we played a
game and wore a uniform,
like we always do. The name
on the front of the jersey doesnt matter,
Vikings coach Ryan
Stechschulte explained.
They just wanted it
more than we did; they
took it right to us. Look at
the rebounding to tell you
the story about tonight. We
finally woke up with about
six minutes left but it ended
up being too late.
The game was just what
Fort Jennings head man Keith
Utendorf ordered.
We came out exactly as
I wanted; we like to pressure
our opponents but thats how
(Grove) likes to play, too. We
also knew they got half their

points in transition, so that
was another key, Utendorf
added. We just had other
guys step up when Connor
(Wallenhorst) went down,
plus Nick (Von Sossan) and
Austin (Kehres) took
the leadership tonight
and made sure we
stayed positive. Well
find out how bad the
injury is.
Both teams struggled
offensively in the first period: Vaughnsville (5-2, 0-1
PCL) because they were
5-of-15 shooting (21-of53 for the game, 7-of-22
from 3-land, for 39.6%) and
the Musketeers (3-6, 1-0)
because of seven turnovers
(18 for the game). After falling behind by five, the hosts
slowly rallied to take an 11-9
edge on a leaner in the paint
by Gabe Stechschulte (7
points, 3 steals) at 46 seconds. When Musketeer junor
Zack Finn hit a jumper from
the left wing at 15 ticks, the
score was 11-all.
The Musketeers who
used a mix of man and 1-2-2
half-court and 2-2-1 3/4court zone to stymie their
hosts scored the first six
points of the second period
(despite senior Wallenhorst
leaving the game at 7:14 with
an ankle injury) only to see
the hosts answer with a 9-3
spurt to tie the game at 20
on a Colton Grothaus jumper at 3:07. The Musketeers
finished the half with a 6-3
spurt, closing with a breakaway by Austin Kehres (15
markers) with 8.1 ticks to go.
See MUSKETEERS, page 7
NFL Playoff Glance

Associated Press
Divisional Playoffs
Saturdays Results
New England 35, Baltimore 31
Seattle 31, Carolina 17
Sundays Results
Green Bay 26, Dallas 21
Indianapolis 24, Denver 13
Conference Championships
Sundays Games
Green Bay at Seattle, 3:05 p.m. (FOX)
Indianapolis at New England, 6:40 p.m.

(CBS)
Pro Bowl
Sunday, Jan. 25
At Glendale, Ariz.
Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 8 p.m.
(ESPN)
Super Bowl
Sunday, Feb. 1
At Glendale, Ariz.
AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30
p.m. (NBC)
Jeffersons Tyler Foust and Adas Noah Beach square

off in the finals of the 182-pound bracket at Saturdays Lima Senior Spartan Invitational. Foust pinned
Beach in 3:06. (DHI Media/Larry Heiing)
Five locals capture

Spartan Invitational titles
By LARRY HEIING
LIMA The sub-zero temperatures on Saturday morning

forced a pair of southern Ohio schools to cancel their plans to
make the long, cold bus ride to Lima Senior for the 2015 Spartan
Wrestling Invitational.
With two fewer squads than planned, the tournament director
was forced to make last-minute changes to the pairings, leaving
wrestling fans confused.
When all the dust finally settled, it was clear that the area was
well represented on the awards podium as five area wrestlers
claimed Spartan titles.
St. Johns finished sixth out of 16 teams (174 points), with
Jefferson right behind in seventh (165), Spencerville ninth (131)
and Lincolnview 14th (61).
Jefferson had a pair of champions: Wyatt Place at 132 pounds
and Tyler Foust at 182.
Place continued to gain recognition, finally drawing a higher
seed at third and soundly defeated Kaleb Chaney of St. Marys
10-3, overcoming an early take-down.
Foust who recently achieved his 100th career victory at the
Lima Central Catholic Holiday Tournament was the fourth and
final wrestler on the championship mat for coach Mike Wilson.
Beach led 6-2 at the end of the first period but Foust came back in
the second period with a reversal and worked his way for the pin
at the 3:06 mark of the match.
Some people accuse me of not coaching Tyler, Wilson said.
He can be down 10-0 and I dont panic. I dont go crazy coaching
him because he has the skills to be relaxed and come back for the
victory and he proved it again today.
St. Johns had a pair of champions as well: Wes Buettner at 195
pounds and Austin Schulte at 220.
The highly-anticipated matchup of Buettner and Jack Huffman
of Lima Central Catholic meeting for the third time this season
took place in the finals and it lived up to the billing. It even
went overtime tied at 1-1 as Buettner quickly recorded a takedown
13 seconds into sudden victory for the 3-1 victory.
Wes had another outstanding tournament and somehow finds
it in his tank to pull out the win, St. Johns coach Derek Sterling
explained.
Sterling remained matside for the 220-pound final as Schulte
quickly went up 2-0 with a takedown of Eastwoods Tyler Tudor
and muscled his way for a fast pin in only 54 seconds.
Austin has been wrestling fantastic this season and his performance today was the best of all my wrestlers, an elated Sterling
said. His 6-0 victory over Pauldings Dakota Valdez who he
previously lost to was a huge step for him today to vault him
to the finals.
Alexander Rodriguez of Lincolnview took the 120-pound
championship with a pin of Bellefontaines Bryan Wood in 3:06,
using a reversal in the second period into a pinning combination.
Jeffersons Andrew Foust was runner-up to Pauldings Kage
Seals at 113 pounds, falling 10-6 as Seals expanded a 4-2 lead at
the end of two periods to 10-6 .
Wilson was pleased with Fousts performance: Andrew had
a great day in the preliminaries and only lost 10-6 in the finals
to Seals. Those two have met up in the past and Seals was totally
dominating in the past and I think that Andrew displayed great
improvement today.
Another Delphos wrestler took the stage for a chance to win a
title as Justin Siefker at 145 pounds was the first of four St.
Johns wrestlers on the championship mat. Siefker faced a very
fast Jack Peura of Tippecanoe and was pinned 34 seconds into the
second period.
That was a district style match for Justin in the finals,
Sterling stated. His conditioning and hard work paid off today to
get him to the finals and unfortunately he was defeated by a very
good wrestler.
Blue Jay Brett Vonderwell met up with another Tippecanoe
wrestler in the finals for the 160-pounders. Cole Smith got a quick
takedown of Vonderwell and threw him to his back for a pin in 54
seconds.
Brett had a strong tournament today as he pinned the number-1 seeded and 14th-ranked wrestler in the state, Andrew Caris,
in the semifinals, Sterling added. To bring only seven wrestlers
and to finish in the top six teams is a very proud accomplishment.
Earning third place was Jeffersons David Grant at 138 pounds,
falling 6-3 to Eric Cannaday of Troy 6-3 and then was pinned by
Eastwoods Michael Burkett in the final round to earn third place.
Spencervilles best finish was in the 132-pounders as Cody
Dickerson placed third. Also placing for the Bearcats was
Brandon ODell (4th-285), Derrick Smith (4th-138), Peyton Ford
(5th-126), Caleb Sutherland and Cole Bellows in seventh.
Our wrestlers improved as the day went on after a tough
start, explained Spencerville Coach Zac Clum. This was a tough
tournament with some bigger schools and was a good gauge to see
where our wrestlers are. They will be sore over the weekend and
its a good thing that we are off for the next two weeks.
St. Johns hosts a tri-meet 5 p.m. (instead of 6 p.m. as originally scheduled) today and Jefferson is at the Parkway tri at 5:30 p.m.
TODAY
Girls Basketball
Shawnee at Wayne Trace, 5 p.m.
Continental at Crestview, 5:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Elida and CGrove at St. Johns quad, 5 p.m.
Jefferson at Parkway tri, 5:30 p.m.
Swimming
O-G at Bryan, 5:30 p.m. (swimming)/
Bryan at O-G, 5:30 p.m. (diving)
TUESDAY
Boys Basketball
Ottoville at CGrove, 6 p.m.
Bluffton at P-G, 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Jefferson at Miller City, 6 p.m.
Paulding at St. Johns, 6 p.m.
The Herald 7
Jefferson girls punish Bulldogs

BY LIZ WINHOVER
DELPHOS Jefferson girls basketball coach Dave

Hoffman has been searching for consistency for his stillyouthful Lady Wildcats so far in the 2014-15 campaign.
Coming off a loss to Crestview in Northwest Conference
action Thursday night, they hosted Edgerton in non-league
action Saturday night inside Jefferson High School.
Seniors Brooke Culp and Heather Pohlman downed 15 and
10 points, respectively, to pace Jeffersons crew.
Autumn Gruver topped the Lady Bulldogs with nine.
The Lady Cats took the lead at the end of one quarter and
managed to maintain that lead the rest of the way for a 61-43
victory over the Lady Bulldogs.
Edgerton, boasting no seniors on its varsity roster and very
little height, put up a fight in the first quarter of play. Both
teams were neck and neck in shots taken and fouls. Jefferson
managed to force seven turnovers but was unable to capitalize
on them, holding onto the lead with the score 13-11 at the end
of eight minutes.
Jefferson (5-7) worked to pull ahead in the second period,
taking more open shots and looking to their posts, 6-1 senior
Shelby Koeing and 5-10 junior Bailey Gorman, to work the
paint. While in their 3-2 half-court zone and full-court press,
Jefferson also looked to garner steals, forcing Edgerton to turn
the ball over six times on steals to Edgertons one steal. The
Wildcats pulled ahead to make it 29-15 at the half.
In the beginning of the third quarter, Edgerton came to life
again, forcing turnovers and finding its groove with outside
shots. The Bulldogs were quickly reducing the deficit when
the Wildcats called a timeout, which did the trick in breaking
the momentum. The Cats swiftly retook control of the game
by once again using their height and speed to secure the lead
and took a 43-30 margin into the fourth period.
Edgerton attempted to take the lead in the fourth quarter
but Jefferson shut them down with its full-court press, forcing the younger team to make ball-handling blunders. The
Bulldogs sent Jefferson into the double bonus at the free-throw
line, with the Wildcats hitting 14 out of their 20 fouls shots in
the period and 21-of-34 for the game. Delphos used those 14
points to propel them to an 18-point triumph.
Weve had a lot of inconsistences; well have a good quarter, then a bad quarter. Weve been trying to eliminate some
of those but we finished strong the second quarter, and we
finished strong at the end of the game, Hoffman said.
The Jefferson junior varsity also took the reserve win,

49-24.
Jefferson visits Miller City Tuesday.
Lady Jays keep Jennings winless

BY LIZ WINHOVER
FORT JENNINGS St.

Johns was looking to build
momentum and Fort Jennings
was looking to change the
course of its girls basketball
season when the two local
rivals met up inside The Fort
of Fort Jennings High School
Saturday afternoon.
Coming off a tough league
win Thursday night, St. Johns
was looking to continue its
move toward the .500 mark,
while the Lady Musketeers
varsity was seeking to snap
an 0-10 season.
The Lady Blue Jays
moved to 5-6 by besting Ft.
Jennings 51-37.
The visitors began by
outshooting the Musketeers
in the first quarter, making
the score 11-6 against the
Ft. Jennings 3-2 zone. On
the other end of the court,
the Musketeers struggled
against a very active Lady
Jay defense that pushed turnovers and moved to block
shots.
The trend continued into
the second quarter. St. Johns
again outshot and outscored
Ft. Jennings by a 15-9 margin. They also forced six turnovers to their own three. Ft.
Jennings earned five of their
nine second-quarter points
Musketeers
St. Johns junior Lexie Hays pulls up for a jumper

versus the defense of Fort Jennings Erin Osting
and Hannah Clay Saturday afternoon at The Fort.
(DHI Media/Kenny Poling)
at the fre- throw line, led
by junior Kylie Jettinghoff
(15 points). On the other
end, sophomore Madilynn
Schulte (team-high 15) had
eight points, which brought
the quarter to 26-15 when the
horn sounded.
The third quarter saw both
teams on a more even footing

as the scoring pace slowed
considerably. Ft. Jennings
turned up the heat and began
forcing turnovers of its own.
They also became more
Green
aggressive under the basket

and managed to outscore the
Blue Jays by two points, 8-6.
The Jays held onto the lead
32-23 at the end of 24 minutes.
St. Johns wasnt backing down, though, as the
Musketeers kept challenging
in the fourth period. St. Johns
junior Lexie Hays (13 points)
kept firing from outside for
eight points. Both teams fell
into a full-court press, forcing an even amount of turnovers. However, Ft. Jennings
became desperate and sent
the guests to the free-throw
line; the Jays made nine of
their 12 shots from the line to
seal the game.
We had a tough MAC
game on Thursday and I was
concerned about coming into
a Saturday game with only
one day in practice. I think at
times we were sluggish and it
was hard for us to get in gear
after Thursday but I thought
we did a pretty good job
today, said St. Johns head
coach Dan Grothouse.
Ft. Jennings junior varsity
won the two-quarter game
14-7.
St. Johns (5-6) hosts
Paulding Tuesday.
The Musketeers host Elida
that same night.
(Continued from page 6)
In her return to the Grove lineup, Diller paced the Bulldogs

with eight points. Clement finished with six points.
Columbus Grove won the junior varsity game 39-38
on a buzzer beating layin by freshman Lauren Schroeder.
The third quarter was key this night, with the Vikings tying Schroeder finished the game with 13 points. C.J.Kemper had
the score at 30 on a breakaway by Joey Warnecke at 4:30 16 to lead the Big Green.
their final points of the period. Alex Berelsman (8 dimes) gave
the Orange and Black the lead for good on a drive at 4:11.
When Drew Grone drove the lane with 38 seconds showing,
the Musketeer edge was 38-30.
189, Jeff Milligan 237-213-177,
Monday Hi-Rollers
Von Sossan hit a transition basket at 7:40 to give Jennings its
18-6
Darrell Myers 200, Zach Sargent
biggest lead. The Vikings tried to answer, with Jace Darbyshire Agri-Tech
18-6
265-239-202, Brian Gossard
catching fire scoring 15 of his game-high 27 in the canto. Dicks Chicks
Adams Automotive
14-10
208-193-225, Shawn Allemeier
They battled within 55-53 on his third-chance putback with 37 Dickmans Ins.
195-206-211, Tim Martin 1981212
193-211, Scott German 199-20412-12
ticks to go. However, Kehres hit both ends of the double-bonus Studio 320
K&M Tire
12-12
201, Bruce VanMetre 237-247at 8.4 seconds to seal the deal.
257, Don Albrittain 183-179, Jerry
10-14
Fort Jennings shot a torrid 23-of-41 (1-of-6 3-balls) for 56.1 Full Spectrum
Looser 235-210, Dave Kill 170,
Ladies over 160
percent; 10-of-15 from the line (66.7%); assumed 32 boards (9
Connie Paddubny 168-162, Harold Beckner 180-181, Mark
offensive) as Brandon Wehri (10 markers) finished a double- Mary White 172, Carol Ricker Radabaugh 188-184-176, Terry
163-163, Lex Martin 206-173, Lindeman 194-233-208, Rob
double with 12; and added 13 fouls.
In toto, Vaughnsville canned 4-of-5 singles (80%); nabbed Denise Courtney 165, Robin Allen Ruda 215-245-246, Ryan Kriegel
Brittany Rahrig 213- 184, Ryan Robey 238, Butch
23 off the glass (9 offensive) as Tanner From (3 steals) had 184-183,
Prine Jr. 236-256-228, Randy
183-235, Lisa VanMetre 287-176six; 20 fouls; and 11 errors. David Bogart dished four assists. 220, Kelly Hubert 199-193-182, Ryan 196-187.
In junior varsity action, Vaughnsville grabbed a 48-34 vic- Doris Lindeman 178-162, Nikki Men over 525
Tom Honigford 530, Jeff
Wenzlick 167-174, Sherry Fetzer
tory.
Rostorfer 528, Jeff Milligan 627,
Lisa Douglas 183-170Logan Schroeder led the hosts with 13, while Troy Ricker 170,
182, Cathy Hughes 175, Judy Brian Gossard 626, Shawn
countered with 12.
Landwehr 161, Rachel Mahlie Allemeier 612, Tim Martin 602,
Grove hosts Ottoville Tuesday, while Jennings welcomes in 182-184-160, Kim Hodgson 169.
Scott German 604, Don Albrittain
Ladies over 500
527, Jerry Looser 608, Mark
Kalida Friday.
BOWLING
Weekly Athletic Schedule

Elida at Fort Jennings, 6 p.m.
Ottoville at Bath, 6 p.m.
Lincolnview at Kalida, 6 p.m.
Parkway at Bradford, 6 p.m.
Wayne Trace at Edon, 6 p.m.
Wrestling
Bluffton and Cory-Rawson at
Lincolnview, 6 p.m.
O-G at Celina WBL Super tri, 6 p.m.
Swimming
Elida at Defiance tri, 4:30 p.m.
Van Wert at Kenton, 6 p.m.
THURSDAY
Boys Basketball
Wayne Trace at Fairview, 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Jefferson at Ada (NWC), 6 p.m.
Jefferson senior Brooke Culp goes to the basket

against Edgerton in girls cage action Saturday night
at Jefferson High School. (DHI Media/Kenny Poling)
St. Johns at Minster (MAC), 6 p.m.

Miller City at Fort Jennings (PCL), 6 p.m.
Continental at Ottoville (PCL), 6 p.m.
Lincolnview at CGrove (NWC), 6 p.m.
Spencerville at Allen East (NWC), 6 p.m.
St. Marys at Elida (WBL), 6 p.m.
Van Wert at Kenton (WBL), 6 p.m.
LCC at Crestview, 6 p.m.
Parkway at Fort Recovery (MAC), 6 p.m.
O-G at Shawnee (WBL), 6 p.m.
North Baltimore at Leipsic (BVC), 6 p.m.
Vanlue at P-G (BVC), 6 p.m.
Wrestling
Jefferson at Lima Senior tri, 5 p.m.
Van Wert WBL quad, 6 p.m.
FRIDAY
Boys Basketball
Ada at Jefferson (NWC), 6 p.m.

Kalida at Fort Jennings (PCL), 6 p.m.
Ottoville at USV, 6 p.m.
CGrove at Lincolnview (NWC), 6 p.m.
Allen East at Spencerville (NWC), 6 p.m.
Elida at St. Marys (WBL), 6 p.m.
Kenton at Van Wert (WBL), 6 p.m.
Crestview at LCC, 6 p.m.
Miller City at Continental (PCL), 6 p.m.
Shawnee at O-G (WBL), 6 p.m.
Arcadia at Leipsic (BVC), 6 p.m.
P-G at Arlington (BVC), 6 p.m.
Minster at St. Johns, (MAC), 6:30 p.m.
Fort Recovery at Parkway (MAC), 6:30
p.m.
Girls Basketball
Fairview at Wayne Trace, 6 p.m.
Lex Martin 520, Robin Allen

515, Kelly ubert 574, Lisa Douglas
535, Rachel Mahlie 526.
Ladies over 600
Brittany Rahrig 631, Lisa
VanMetre 683.
Radabaugh 548, Terry Lindeman

635, Ryan Robey 552, Randy
Ryan 547.
Men over 700
Zach Sargent 706, Bruce
VanMetre 741, Rob Ruda 706.
Monday Rec
2 Lefts & A Right
23-9
Rustic
22-10
Honda of Ottawa
22-10
The Pittsters
20-12
Grothouse Barber Shop 16-16
S&K Tavern
16-16
Dukes Sharpening
16-16
Delphos Rec. Center
16-16
Cabo
14-18
Bunge
13-19
Jennings Mowers & Mopeds 12-20
Men over 170
Tom Honigford 176-194, Jeff
Rostorfer 200-171, Dave Breaston
Tuesday Early Birds

Delphos Rec Center
30-10
Pin Pals
24-16
Floors Done by 1
22-18
Old Duck Farts
20-20
The Grind
20-20
Ladies over 160
Robin Allen 205, Nikki Rice
171-190-213, Marcia Schmitz
177, Tammy Ellerbrock 166, Mary
White 160, Val Maag 163, Shawn
Heiing 161-196.
Ladies over 500
Robin Allen 503, Nikki Rice
574.
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Because of her, he had gone into debt,
and after their breakup he lost his job.
I have helped him with money from
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Because Paul is stressed and
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More than once he has spent the rent
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He texts and rings me constantly and
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I go out for a coffee, he demands to
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Q: A long time ago, I came across a word
that described someone who hates tobacco
smoke. By any chance do you know of such a
word? -- P.D., Waycross, Ga.
A: There are those who do not like tobacco
smoke and there are those who really, really
hate tobacco smoke. Those folks are called
misocapnists. The word comes from the
Greek misos (hatred) plus kapnos
(smoke).
Q: What were the most runs scored in a
single World Series game? -- J.T., Norfolk, Va.
A: In Game 2 of the 1936 World Series, the
New York Yankees scored 18 runs on 17 hits
against their cross-town rivals, the New York
Giants. The game was played on Oct. 2 in the
Polo Grounds. The Bronx Bombers -- the
Yankees -- would go on to win the series in
six games. By the way, this was the first series
game the Yankees played without Babe Ruth.
Q: Im not into astronomy, but Im curious
about a star I heard about recently. Its
pronounced Beetle Juice. Is this for real? -D.B., Santa Rosa, Calif.
A: Its for real, and your pronunciation is
correct. The star is spelled Betelgeuse and is
also known as Alpha Orionis. Betelgeuse, a
red supergiant, is one of the brightest stars in
the sky and is part of the constellation Orion.
The word Betelgeuse is the corruption of
an Arabic word meaning hand of the central
one.
Q: I just rented The
Positively True Adventures
of the Alleged Texas
Cheerleader-Murdering
Mom. Believe it or not,
the movie was hilarious (if
you like dark humor). One
of the actors in the movie
was Swoosie Kurtz. How
did she get such an unusual Swoosie Kurtz
name? -- J.K.M., Peru, Ind.
A: As the story goes, her father, Air Force
Col. Frank Kurtz, a highly decorated pilot in
World War II, named his daughter after his
plane, The Swoose. The name comes from a
Kay Kyser song Alexander the Swoose, an
ungainly bird that is half-swan, half-goose.
Swoosie Kurtz was born Sept. 6, 1944, in
Omaha, Neb. The Positively True Adventures
of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering
Mom also starred Holly Hunter and Beau
Bridges.
Q: What is the correct name for the Gateway
Arch in St. Louis? How tall and wide is it?
When was the Arch completed? -- A.L.,
Klamath Falls, Ore.
A: The official name of the Gateway Arch is
the Jefferson National Expansion Monument.
The Gateway Arch looks taller than it is wide,
but it is exactly 630 feet by 630 feet. The Arch
weighs 17,246 tons. According to the National
Park Service, construction of the Arch began
in 1963 and was completed on Oct. 28, 1965.
Q: In medical parlance, what is the big toe
called? -- A.L.B., Huntland, Tenn.
A: Its known as the hallux.
Q: In the book The Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis
Stevenson, did Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have
first names? -- L.M., Roseburg, Ore.
A: They did; their full names are Henry
Jekyll and Edward Hyde.
Q: Im one of the few people willing to admit
that I loved the TV show Gilligans Island.
I dont recall what Mrs. Howells first name
was. Do you? -- S.M., Binghamton, N.Y.
A: Mrs. Thurston Howell IIIs first name
was Eunice; her maiden name was Wentworth.
Her husband called her Lovey. She was played
by Natalie Schafer.
by Danny Seo
Its tempting: You see those giant metal used
clothing receptacles in parking lots of shopping
malls, and you know how easy it would be to
toss your clothes in there. But did you know
that the majority of those donations bins dont
actually help people in need but are really forprofit operations? A recent New York Times
story revealed that not only are these collection
boxes illegal, an eyesore and hazardous, they
dont help the needy. Instead, the used clothing
that is collected is often sorted and resold to
thrift shops or in bulk overseas, where all of
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Comics & Puzzles

Zits
Todays
Horoscope
By Eugenia Last
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015
Blondie
For Better or Worse
Beetle Bailey
Pickles
The Herald 9
Maintaining
your
motivation will ensure that
your year takes a positive turn.
Putting a little extra detail
into all your efforts will bring
unexpected rewards, making
it worth your while to go the
extra mile. Dont become
complacent or rest on your
laurels.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- Frustration will

result if you resist all of the
changes going on around you.
Ease your struggles by adapting
and going with the flow instead
of against it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

19) -- Keep looking ahead. You
should question the connection
with anyone who tries to stand
in your way or curtail your
freedom. You have what it
takes to excel.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March
20) -- Confusion will set in
if someone from your past
attempts to reconnect. Examine
your history with this person
before you consider reviving
what you left behind.
ARIES (March 21-April

19) -- You will face someone
who isnt likely to agree with
you. Rather than continue the
conflict, direct your effort
into your pursuits. Success
will be the best way to handle
adversity.
Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
1 Hems
partner
4 Realize, as
profits
8 Longbow
wood
11 Avail oneself of
12 Rose or
lilac
13 Kind of
system
14 Strictly
speaking
16 Tenn.
neighbor
17 Solutions
18 Hot topic
20 Supermans
emblem
21 Santa -winds
22 Evade
25 Gold-rush
starters
29 Truck fronts
30 Physique
31 Drain
cleaner
32 Mates
comeback
33 Yvettes
date
34 VCR insert
35 Harmful
38 More logical
39 Current
rage
40 Outer edge
41 Medieval
adventure
44 Eliminate (2
wds.)
48 Blast ltrs.
49 Change
from liquid to
gas
51 Call -- -day
52 Ceremonies
53 Blubber
54 Stew vessel
55 Letter encl.
56 That girl
3 Drenches
4 Thunders
5 Architects
wings
6 Yahoo! rival
7 Being nosy
8 Stadium
shouts
9 Brownish tint
10 Stopped
snoozing
12 Colgate rival
15 Washstand
items
19 Droop
21 German
import
22 Read a bar
code
23 Floor for
good
24 Alpine goat
25 -- de plume
26 Verve
27 Not my -28 Psychic
30 Modemspeed unit
34 More docile
36 Maybes
Saturdays answers
37 John
Wayne movies
38 Rural
structures
40 Delhi
currency
41 Handy
swab (hyph.)
42 Golden
Rule word
DOWN
1 Luau entertainment
2 B -- -- baker
TAURUS (April 20-May

20) -- Rather than share private
information, look for a solution
to your issues on your own. A
promising partnership is in
your future, provided you make
a reasonable concession.
GEMINI (May 21-June
20) -- You are at your best when
you are relaxed. Dont let work
pressures build up. For your
downtime, plan a new form of
amusement that includes your
closest friends.
Garfield
Born Loser
Hagar the Horrible
Barney Google & Snuffy Smith
CANCER
(June
21July 22) -- Search for an
isolated location and complete
unfinished projects or business.
Family members may be
difficult to deal with, so
minimize your contact until
things settle down.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Follow your heart. Others may

not be aware of the hard work
you do, so dont be surprised
if someone is envious of the
rewards you receive. Being
humble will alleviate the
jealousy of others.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
-- Romance is in the picture. If
you make the first move when
you meet someone new, you will
open the door to a permanent
connection or strengthen a
current relationship.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
-- Do your best to reflect on
your strengths and weaknesses.
Be honest and consider how
to make adjustments that will
bring you significant returns.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.

22) -- Some improvements to
your living quarters will be
most gratifying. Make changes
that will not only add to your
comfort and tranquility, but
will be convenient as well.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) -- An unexpected event

will upset you. Dont make the
mistake of compounding the
problem by taking out your
dissatisfaction on someone
who doesnt deserve to be
treated poorly. Be mindful.
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Feature Syndicate, Inc.
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Answer to Sudoku
Hi and Lois
Marmaduke
The Family Circus By Bil Keane
43 Coup d-44
Phooey!
45 Louts
46 Western
state
47 Monsieurs pate
50 Itinerary
word
10 The Herald
Oechsle
EPA
Engineer
Oechsle has been active in the Ohio Fair Managers district

and statewide with district director, OFMA 2nd vice vresident, 1st vice president, convention program chairman, and as
President in 2006 and 2007. He has continued as past president, managing the banquets for the past 5 OFMA presidents.
Oechsle was named Secretary of the Year in Ohio by the
Greater Ohio Showman Association in 1996, the 4-H honored
him as Friend of Extension in 2004; and he has also been named
by Ohio Department of Agriculture as Ohio Fair Supporter of
the Year. He was awarded the Special Achievement Award by
the Greater Ohio Showman Association in 2008 for his service
to the fair industry and for his support of the Showman of Ohio.
Oechsle has served as past president of the Van Wert Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau. He served as a Harrison
Township trustee for 16 years.
Oechsle was a active member of St. Paul United Church of
Christ and now is a member of St. Mary of the Assumption
Catholic Church. He was a 1961 graduate of Crestview High
School where he became a full-time bus driver starting in
1979. He was also a driver with Purolator Courier (Emery
Worldwide) where he drove for 10 1/2 years.
After retirement, Paul continues to farm in Harrison
Township in Van Wert County. He and his wife, Joyce, have
six children between them and four grandchildren.
The explosion at 6 a.m.

Saturday triggered a fire
that sent black smoke billowing into the air above
the refinery. No one had
to be evacuated, but nearby
streets were closed for about
seven hours and about 20
homeowners reported the
explosion broke their windows.
The fire was put out
at 8:25 p.m. Saturday,
Griesmer said.
The explosion happened
in a processing unit where
crude oil is heated to begin
the process of breaking it
down into other products.
The refinery anchors
an industrial area in Lima,
which is about 80 miles
northwest of Columbus.
We try to put trucks in each corner of the

county; that way we can be accessible if there
is any emergency squad run, said Wendel. He
noted that he is responsible for the care of 267
county roads, whether it is snow removal or
road repair.
The engineer noted that there are several
things county residents need to keep in mind
when major snow removal is underway.
The safest thing is to stay off the roads if
you dont have to go out, said Wendel. Its a
lot easier to clean a road if there are no cars on
it. If the cars get hung up, then the plows cant
get through and do their job.
If you have to be on the roads, try to give
the cars plenty of distance, continued Wendel.
Most mailboxes are knocked over by the snow,
not by the plow. Before people complain, they
should take a ride in the passenger seat of one
of the trucks.
In addition to snow removal, one of Wendels
biggest tasks is road maintenance, including the
270 bridges in the county. We have to maintain
each bridge and have it inspected each year,
observed Wendel. We are in charge of repairs

or replacements when necessary.
Wendel noted that Rob Wilhelm, road superintendent, oversees the entire bridge operation
and takes care of ordering supplies. In addition,
Kory Thatcher serves as the certified bridge
inspector.
Wendel, who is on his fourth term of service,
said that one of his favorite things about being
engineer is being able to see through a job from
start to finish. We have quality personnel that I
know are going to do a good job, commented
Wendel. Our guys go all out to make sure their
work is done correctly to take care of our county
residents.
Wendel said that in addition to bridge repair,
there is maintenance of county roads, a process
that is especially handled with chip and seal
these days.
The project goes on paper; the paper goes to
the crew and it goes to the ground, said Wendel.
I always enjoy knowing that a job is complete. When there is snow removal and road
clearing, I always love the moment when I can
say, bring them in.
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