April 17, 2015

Wildcats, Blue Jays win
on the diamond, p6-7A
Inside today: Spring Home

Improvement Guide, p1-4B
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Friday, April 17, 2015
Vol. 145 No. 216
Delphos, Ohio
More Americans seek unemployment benefits

WASHINGTON (AP) The number of
Americans seeking unemployment aid rose
for the second straight week yet remained at
a low level that is consistent with more hiring.
Applications increased 12,000 last week
to a seasonally adjusted 294,000, the Labor
Department said Thursday. Despite the
increase, other data suggests that the number
of laid-off workers applying for benefits is
still quite low.
The four-week average, a less volatile
measure, ticked up 250 to 282,750, just barely
above the previous weeks level, which was
the lowest in nearly 15 years.
With fewer Americans seeking aid, the
number of people collecting benefits fell

to 2.27 million, the lowest in more than 14
years. The benefit rolls have dropped because
some unemployed have found jobs, while
many others have used up all the benefits
available.
The data provided some hope to economists that last months sluggish hiring was a
temporary slip.
The trendcontinues to impress and
runs counter to the disappointment we saw in
the March payrolls report, Derek Lindsey,
an analyst at BNP Paribas, said in a note to
clients.
Weekly applications are a proxy for lay-
offs. The average has fallen 11 percent in the

past year, evidence that companies are cutting
fewer workers and may hire more staff.
The economy is stumbling through a period of slower growth, but when applications
are below 300,000, that suggests employers
havent been spooked enough to cut many
jobs. That, in turn, could also be a sign that
the growth slowdown will be temporary.
Hiring was sluggish last month. Employers
added just 126,000 jobs in March, the fewest
in 15 months and snapping a yearlong streak
of monthly gains above 200,000. The unemployment rate remained 5.5 percent.
The slowdown in hiring followed a spate
of indicators that point to a slowing economy. A stronger dollar has made U.S. exports
more expensive overseas, cutting into sales
and weighing on factory production. Lower
oil prices have also caused oil and gas drillers to order less steel pipe and other drilling
equipment.
Factory output ticked up 0.1 percent in
March, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday,
its first increase since November. But the gain
was driven entirely by higher auto production. And it follows a drop of 0.2 percent in
February and a steep 0.6 fall in January.
See BENEFITS, page 10A
Women
age 30-49
drive more
trips
Upfront
Can It
for FCCLA
Jefferson FCCLA will
collect aluminum cans to
help cover costs for the
group to attend National
Leadership Conference.
FCCLA members will
pick up bags of saved
cans from May 11-15.
For more information,
contact FCCLA Advisor
Bev Tutte at btuttle@
delphoscityschools.org
or call 419-692-6466.
BY STEPHANIE GROVES
DHI Media Staff Writer
sgroves@delphosherald.com
Autism balloon
release set
Bettys Farm in
Cridersville will hold the Up
for Autism balloon release
at 12:15 p.m. Saturday at the
Equestrian Therapy Program.
The program is located
at 22532 Bowsher Road.
Project Recycle
offered Saturday
Project Recycle will be held
from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at
Delphos Truck Fuel and Wash.
When recycling, all
containers must be clean.
Participants are asked to crush
milk jugs and twist/crush/
replace caps on water bottles
if possible to save space.
Plastic and glass
can be co-mingled.
Items that need to be
separated are: tin cans, magazines, newspaper, aluminum and clean cardboard.
Recycle does not accept
styrofoam, salt or feed bags,
window or ornamental glass,
TVs or computer monitors.
Computer and electrical equipment and batteries are accepted.
In addition to regular items,
Project Recycle is collecting
old and damaged U.S. flags.
Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts and
Columbian Squires.
Forecast
Mostly sunny
today and
mostly clear
tonight.
Highs in the
lower 70s.
Lows around
50. See page 2A.
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World news
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Matt and Linsey Wiechart and their son, Jacob, lost their daughter Rebekah 51 minutes after she was born on Jan.
31, 2013. The family has been chosen as the 2015 March for Babies ambassadors. (Submitted photo)
Wiecharts March for Babies ambassadors

DHI Media Staff Reports
news@delphosherald.com
LIMA An area family has been chosen as ambassadors

for the March of Dimes annual March for Babies on April 25
in Lima.
Matt and Linsey Wiechart were excited to be welcoming a
new baby to the family. At Linseys 20-week ultrasound, they
received devastating news that Rebekah had a fatal diagnosis.
Rebekah was born Jan. 31, 2013, at 32 weeks weighing 3 pounds,
7 ounces. Matt, Linsey and older brother Jacob had 51 precious
minutes until she passed peacefully in her mothers arms.
The family started a March for Babies walk team in memory
of Rebekah and to help raise money for research for neural tube
defects like Rebekahs.
Matt, Jacob and I walk in the March for Babies in hopes
that the money raised today can help the babies born tomorrow,
Linsey Wiechart shared.
March for Babies will begin at the Veterans Memorial Civic
Center in Lima and families and local business leaders will join
together for the nations oldest walk fundraiser which raises critical funds for research and programs that prevent premature birth,
birth defects and infant mortality.
The event offers activities for the whole family: a Kids
Zone, continuous entertainment and plenty of food. The walk
itself is a 3-mile route through the downtown streets of Lima.
People of all ages are welcome and the route is pet-, stroller- and
wheelchair-friendly.
The chairpersons for this years event is Phillip and Cheryl
Kern-Buell. Phillip is President/CEO of Superior Federal
Credit Union and Cheryl is a Physician Assistant for St. Ritas
Professional Services. Nearly eight years ago ,Cheryl gave birth
to twin boys at 32 weeks. The boys, Jack and Adam, now 7, spent
5 1/2 weeks in the NICU at Toledo Hospital.
As a business leader, this campaign gives me and Superior
Federal Credit Union a unique opportunity to help the community that I love. As a father of prematurely -orn twins and
passionate supporter of the Lima community, I cant think of a
more important cause than the future of our babies, said Phillip
Buell, who will be asking other local businesses for their support
in the coming months. One in eight of our babies are born
premature, and thats just not acceptable. It takes leaders in our
community working together to ensure more moms have healthy
pregnancies.
The 2015 Lima March for Babies is looking for participants
for the event. These can be corporate or family teams that help
raise money or even individuals that want to support this cause.
Volunteer opportunities are also still available. Anyone interested in forming a team or volunteering can do so by contacting
Theresa Gray, community director of the March of Dimes,
Northwest Ohio Division at 567-268-4825 or by e-mail at
TGray@marchofdimes.org
See MARCH, page 10A
Americans drive an average of 29.2 miles per day

10,658 miles per year which
includes making two trips
with an average total duration of 46 minutes, according to data from the American
Automobile Associations
American Driving Survey.
Researchers at the Urban
Institute performed a survey to
develop, pilot-test and implement an ongoing data collection system at the national
level with a special focus on
young drivers and senior drivers.
President and CEO of the
AAA Foundation for Traffic
Safety Peter Kissinger said the
study provides a look at when
and how much Americans are
driving.
Existing federal data with
this level of detail was last
released in 2009 and limits
the extent to which we can
use existing data to draw conclusions about Americans
current driving habits, he
explained.
First-year data including
gender, age, education, location, region, day of the week
and time of the year was collected May 2013 through May
2014 and revealed these trends
in Americans driving habits:
Women reported more
driving trips but men spend 25
percent more time driving and
men drive 35 percent more
miles than women;
Both teenagers and
seniors over the age of 75
drive less than any other age
group; drivers 30-49 years old
drive the most;
See DRIVE, page 10A
Study: High school smoking fell as e-cigarette use boomed

NEW YORK (AP) Teen smoking hit a new low last year while the
popularity of electronic cigarettes
and water pipes boomed, a government report shows.
The number of high school students who tried e-cigarettes tripled
in one year to more than 13 percent. Water pipes or hookahs were
used by 9.4 percent. But smoking
of traditional cigarettes plummeted
to 9.2 percent from more than 13
percent. That means smoking in
high school is now less common
than e-cigarette or hookah use.
The decline in cigarette smoking
is very dramatic and very encouraging, said Robin Koval, president
of Legacy, an anti-smoking organization.
The report released Thursday by
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention mirrors the results of
another government-funded study
issued in December.
The CDC report is based on a
national survey of about 22,000

students at middle schools and high
schools, both public and private.
Similar trends were found for middle school but at lower levels of
use.
Students were asked whether
they had smoked or used a tobacco
product in the previous 30 days;
those who said yes were deemed
current smokers.
Besides cigarettes, the report
found continuing declines in the
use of cigars, chewing tobacco and
snuff among high school students.
CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
this week described the findings as
alarming. He said the decline in
use of most tobacco products was
more than offset by the growth
in nicotine-laden e-cigarettes and
hookahs.
Some public health experts say
the CDC is taking an unusually
hard stand against e-cigarettes, at
a time when scientists still trying
to determine how harmful they are.

They started selling in the U.S. in
2006 and are often described as a
less dangerous alternative to cigarettes.
The CDC has been very
one-sided on the e-cigarette issue,
said Kenneth Warner, a University
of Michigan public health professor
who is a leading authority on smoking and health.
E-cigarettes are battery-powered
devices that produce an odorless
vapor that typically contains nicotine and flavorings.
Scientists say nicotine is harmful
for the developing brain. Frieden
said e-cigarettes are a new way of
introducing kids to nicotine and
potentially hooking them on tobacco products in the future.
The idea that kids are better off
using e-cigarettes is just the wrong
way of thinking about it, he said.
A year ago, the Food and Drug
Administration proposed regulat-
ing e-cigarettes, including banning

sales to minors. A final rule is
expected by June, an FDA spokesman said Thursday.
Others were more positive about
the new report and the drop in
traditional cigarettes, and voiced
more uncertainty about the science
around e-cigarettes. Theres not yet
a scientific consensus on whether
kids who try e-cigarettes go on
to become regular smokers, Koval
said.
Is this a gateway in? Or a pathway out? We dont know, she said.
Warner said its also not clear
how many of those deemed users
of e-cigarettes in the survey tried
them once and didnt use them
again.
Is it a fad? Or will it stick
around and come back to haunt us?
We really dont know the implications of this in the long run, he
said.
2A The Herald
For The Record
Delphos City Schools

Week of April 20-24
Monday: Chicken patty sandwich, green beans, chilled
peaches, milk.
Tuesday: Franklin/Landeck/Middle: Hot dog sandwich;
Senior: Footlong hot dog, baked beans, diced pears, milk.
Wednesday: Pizza, Romaine salad, fruit, milk.
Thursday: Chili soup w/Zesta WG mini saltines, peanut
butter sandwich or deli sandwich, baby carrots, sherbet,
milk.
Friday: Hamburger sandwich, cheese slice, french fries,
fruit bar, milk.
Delphos St. Johns
Week of April 20-24
Monday: Shredded chicken sandwich, whole grain bun,
green beans, Romaine salad, pears, fresh fruit, milk.
Tuesday: BBQ pork sandwich, whole grain bun, carrots, Romaine salad, applesauce, fresh fruit, milk.
Wednesday: Beef and cheese nachos/ whole grain
breadstick, black beans, Romaine salad, peaches, fresh
fruit, milk.
Thursday: Hamburger/ whole grain bun/ pickle and
onion, assorted fries, Romaine salad, fruit bar, fresh fruit,
milk.
Friday: Hot dog/ whole grain bun, broccoli, Romaine
salad, mixed fruit, fresh fruit, milk.
Jennings Local Schools
Week of April 20-24
Monday: Spaghetti and meat sauce, breadstick, green
beans, fruit.
Tuesday: Spicy chicken strips, broccoli, dinner roll,
cheese stick, fruit.
Wednesday: Pizzaburger, peas, cookie, fruit.
Thursday: Breaded chicken sandwich, carrots, cheese
slice, fruit.
Friday: Coney dog sandwich, baked beans, G-force
bar, fruit.
High school: Additional fruit and vegetable daily. High
school: A la carte pretzel and cheese every Friday and
salad bar every Wednesday. White, chocolate or strawberry milk offered daily.
Ottoville Local Schools
Week of April 20-24
Monday: Pizza, green beans, peaches, milk.
Tuesday: Chicken strips, butter bread, broccoli, pears,
milk.
Wednesday: Ham and egg sandwich, carrots and peas,
banana, milk.
Thursday: Taco salad w/cheese/lettuce/ tomato, refried
beans, corn K-3, pineapple, milk.milk.
Friday: Grilled chicken sandwich w/lettuce and tomato,
steamed carrots, sherbet, cookie, milk.
Spencerville
Week of April 20-24
Daily choices: M-W-F: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich; T-Th: sub sandwich. These choices will include
daily veggie and fruit. 4th grade: Choice of daily salad.
Monday: Stuffed crust cheese pizza, green beans,
peaches, milk.
Tuesday: Cheeseburger, baked beans, fresh broccoli
and dip, berry lemon, frozen swirl cup, milk.
Wednesday: Egg and cheese pretzel bun, potato bites,
fresh carrots and dip, soft baked bar, 100% juice, milk.
Thursday: Cavatini, salad with carrots, garlic bread,
peaches, milk.
Friday: Popcorn chicken bowl, cheesy potatoes or
mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh broccoli and dip or corn,
sweet roll, applesauce, milk.
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CLEVELAND (AP)
These Ohio lotteries were
drawn Thursday:
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Estimated jackpot: $55
million
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Pick 4 Evening
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Pick 4 Midday
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One Year Ago

The Delphos Ministerial
Association will offer its
Good Friday service at noon
Friday at St. Peter Lutheran
Church. Special music
will be provided by Jaye
Wannemacher, Erin Stoke
and Pastor David Howell,
with liturgical dance and
flags by Deb Tenwalde
and Pastor Wannemacher.
Scripture readings, prayers,
hymns and the sermon will
be given by Pastors Harry
Tolhurst, D.J. Fuerstenaus,
Jane Brown, Ron Lumm and
Angela Kehbeb.
25 Years Ago 1990
Catholic Daughters of
the Americas will hold a
reception for new members
at their business meeting
April 24 in the Knights of
Columbus hall. Members
are asked to bring the crocheted carnations that will
be used as favors at the
national convention in New
York City. Chairwomen are
Carol Hohman and Pauline
Foster. They will be assisted by Alice Arnzen, Melba
Burger, Alice Heidenescher,
Patricia Schmit and Mabel
Payne.
Jefferson baseball team
picked up its first win, coming from behind to beat
Upper Scioto Valley 5-4
Monday at McGuffey. Scott
Scalf started for Jefferson
and went 4 2/3 innings
allowing seven hits, three
earned runs, one walk and
struck out three. Mark
Ridgeway pitched the final
1/3 innings to pick up the
win making his record 1-3.
50 Years Ago 1965

Finalists for the mathematics test, sponsored by the
Greater Toledo Council of
Teachers of Mathematics,
have been announced at
St. Johns. The eighth
grade students are Patricia
Ardner, Charles Pohlman,
Valerie Best, David Ditto,
Craig McRedmond, Eugene
Wannemacher and George
Gerdeman. The two freshmen are George Beckmann
and
Joseph
Scherger.
William Martz was the only
junior taking honors.
Mrs. William Strayer was
hostess to Elida Garden Club
on April 13. Mrs. Richard
Kieswetter,
president,
opened the meeting with
a reading for Holy Week.
Mrs. LaDoyt Little reviewed
a book All About Roses.
Hostess prizes were awarded
to Mrs. Lloyd Harvey and
Mrs. Swank.
There were 90 pre-teenage boys from St. Johns
School that participated in
the Knights of Columbus
youth program this past basketball season and 6th and
7th grade cage tourney winners were determined recently to conclude the 1964-65
program. Sixth grade cagers,
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LOCAL GRAINS
GABERDIEL, Helen L., 81, of McMillan, Michigan,

memorial services celebrating the life of Helen will begin at
11 a.m. today at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Rev.
Jesse Brown officiating. Inurnment will take place at West
Lakefield Township Cemetery at a later date. Friends may
call from 9-11 a.m. today at the church, with an Order of
Easter Star service conducted at 10:30 a.m. Memorials may
be directed to Golden Leaves Living Center Activity Fund
in her memory. Condolences may be expressed at beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is
assisting the family.
MATTHEWS, Bradly A., 36, of Scott, funeral services
will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Alspach-Gearhart
Funeral Home and Crematory, Van Wert. Burial will be in
Scott Cemetery, Scott. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and
6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are to the
Scott Volunteer Fire Department or to Brads family.
TENWALDE, Virgil Frank, 88, of Ottoville, Mass of
Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, with Father Jerome
Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Marys
Cemetery, Ottoville, with military rites by the Fort Jennings
American Legion and Ottoville VFW. Visitation will be from
2-8 p.m. today at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson
Township, where there will be a Scripture service at 1:45
p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made
to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or to a charity of
the donors choice. Condolences can be expressed at: www.
lovefuneralhome.com.
MURRAY, Randall L., 57, of Delphos, a celebration of
Randalls life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Strayer Funeral
Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos, Father Daniel Johnson
officiating, an Eagles memorial service immediately following. The family invites everyone to the Eagles for a meal for
a time of reflection and laughter after the services. Visitation
will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online
condolences may be shared at www.strayerfuneralhome.com.
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Ray Geary,
general manager
Delphos Herald, Inc.
Lori Goodwin Silette,
circulation manager
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WEAHTER FORECAST
Tri-County
Associated Press
TODAY: Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear.
Lows around 50. West winds
around 5 mph.
SATURDAY:
Mostly
sunny in the morning then
becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds around 5 mph shifting
to the east in the afternoon.
SATURDAY
NIGHT:
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY: Rain and
chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly
cloudy. Chance of showers
and a slight chance of a thunderstorm through midnight.
Then chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. Chance of measurable
precipitation 50 percent.
The Delphos
Herald
coached by David Hoehn,

defeated the 6th grade team
coached by Roger Pothast,
28-18. Don McGues 7th
grade cagers posted a 24-11
win over Barney Altmans
ST. RITAS
7th graders for the champiA boy was born April 14
onship.
to Greg and Julie Renner of
Wapakoneta and formerly of
75 Years Ago 1940
Delphos.
A most enjoyable session of the Delphos Kiwanis
Club was held Tuesday evening at the Beckman Hotel.
Dr. R. N. Stippiach was
introduced and presented his
free throw trophies to the
Wheat $4.80
members of the high school
Corn $3.61
team. The Fort Jennings
Soybeans $9.61
trophy was given to Supt.
Clarence Specht, who is also
the coach, who had not completed his records for the
winner. Ambrose Koester of
Ottoville, Richard Osmun
of Jefferson and Robert
Wiechart of St. Johns,
received trophies.
The Daughters of Ruth
DHI Media Staff Reports
Class of the Methodist
Church and two guests,
DELPHOS Delphos
Mrs. J. J. Cattell and Mrs. police are investigating a
Harold Hyatt, met at the hit-skip accident reported
home of Mrs. Frank Linder, Wednesday.
North Canal Street. Mrs. J.
A vehicle owned by Safy
V. DeWeese presented the Holding Company was
biography of Madame Curie. parked near the intersecIn a contest, Mrs. F. K. Dye tion of Grothouse Street and
proved most successful.
Marsh Avenue. Sometime
A regular meeting of between 4 p.m. on Tuesday
the Delphos Chapter of and 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
the C.C.L. was held at the the station wagon was struck
office of the Ohio Power by an unknown vehicle.
Company Tuesday evening.
If you have any informaMrs. Lowell Shaffer was in tion on the accident, call 419charge of the business ses- 692-4015.
sion. An article was given
by Mrs. J. V. DeWeese. The
lesson was given by Mrs. F.
E. Kurth.
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Two Delphos residents

Dave Alt and Mike Schlereth
will run in Mondays 94th
Boston Marathon. Alt, guidance counselor and cross
country and boys track coach
at St. Johns High School,
will run his third Boston
Marathon. Schlereth will run
his first Boston Marathon and
seventh marathon overall.
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Drink non-alcoholic beverages - many
of these crashes are alcohol-related; no matter what form it takes, alcohol will impair
judgment and reflexes.
Drive sober about 5,000 young people are killed each year in traffic crashes, and
a third of them are alcohol-related.
Be a good friend - if a friend has been
drinking, convince them to stay put and call
for help.
Be smart dont ride with someone
who has been drinking.
Buckle-up - 70 percent of the teens
killed on prom weekends were not wearing
seat belts.
Be alert - sleepy drivers are as dangerous on the roads as drunk drivers. Sleepiness
can affect driving performance and reflexes
as much as alcohol. Stay awake and stay
alive!
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LIMA Prom is an exciting rite of

passage for most high schools students and
it should be a night to remember. Make it
memorable for all the right reasons keep
the celebrations free of alcohol. Area law
enforcement will have extra enforcement
scheduled for the prom weekends: Saturday
(Shawnee); April 25 (Bluffton, Perry, LCC,
Lima Senior, Spencerville and Allen East);
May 2 (Delphos Jefferson and Elida); May
9 (Delphos St. Johns); and May 10 (Bath).
The Lima-Allen County Safe Community
Coalition wants to remind young drivers to
be especially cautious during these special
celebrations. With all the excitement that
comes with these events, its easy to get
caught up in the moment and forget a few
basic precautions:
Drive responsibly - prom nights are
among the most lethal for young people,
about 5,000 teenagers are injured or killed
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Today is Friday, April 17,

the 107th day of 2015. There
are 258 days left in the year.
Todays Highlight in
History:
On April 17, 1975,
Cambodias five-year war
ended as the capital Phnom
Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge,
which instituted brutal, radical
policies that claimed an estimated 1.7 million lives until
the regime was overthrown
in 1979.
On this date:
In 1492, a contract was
signed
by
Christopher
Columbus and a representative of Spains King Ferdinand
and Queen Isabella, giving
Columbus a commission to
seek a westward ocean passage to Asia.
In 1861, the Virginia State
Convention voted to secede
from the Union.
In 1905, the U.S. Supreme
Court, in Lochner v. New
York, struck down, 5-4, a
New York State law limiting the number of hours
that bakers could be made to
work. (This ruling was effectively overturned in 1937 by
the high courts West Coast
Hotel Co. v. Parrish decision.)
In 1924, the motion picture studio Metro-GoldwynMayer was founded, the result
of a merger of Metro Pictures,
Goldwyn Pictures, and the
Louis B. Mayer Co.
In 1937, Daffy Duck made
his debut in the Warner Bros.
animated cartoon Porkys
Duck Hunt, directed by Tex
Avery.
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Spring Art Exhibition showcases Bringing fourOhio State-Lima student artwork season growing to
LIMA The Ohio State University
at Lima presents a Spring Student Art
Exhibition starting Tuesday through
May 4 in the Farmer Family Gallery in
Reed Hall. The gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and the
opening reception is at noon Monday.
There is an undeniable pleasure
in witnessing the growth of each student from week one to the end of the
semester, said Ed Valentine, professor
of art and show curator. That pleasure
is extended to the satisfaction and pride
seen in each participant throughout the
show.
The exhibition includes more than
100 selected works created during the
2014-15 academic year in the drawing,
two-dimensional design and painting
classes at Ohio State-Lima. Student
work includes self portraits, trompe
loeil paintings, chiaroscuro drawings
and large acrylic compositions. More
than 90 students participated in art and
art education classes during the 201415 academic year.
Art making is often and mistakenly thought to be for the gifted or a
select few. Truth is, art is an acquired
skill. Through dedication, focus and
study anyone can gain an understanding of drawing, painting and composition, Valentine said. Once that
understanding is gained you begin to
have the foundations for art making.
A well-rounded, liberal arts education
is only fortified by a strong foundation
in the visual arts. Our students at Ohio
State Lima get just that. They leave
not only knowing how to draw, paint
and compose but also knowing what
elements are in play in order to make
that happen.
The student artwork is for sale.
The exhibition is free and open to the
public.
DeWine encourages high school students

to apply for Teen Ambassador Board
INFORMATION
SUBMITTED
COLUMBUS Ohio
Attorney General Mike
DeWine announced on
Wednesday that his office is
now accepting applications
for its Teen Ambassador
Board.
The Attorney Generals
Teen Ambassador Board
consists of high school
juniors and seniors from

public, private, charter and
online schools throughout
Ohio. Board members advise
the office on issues relating
to teens. They serve a oneyear term during which they
convene twice in Columbus.
Serving on this board
gives students a voice as
well as an inside look at
government, DeWine said.
We encourage interested
students to apply.
Ohio high school students who will be juniors or
seniors during the 2015-16
academic year are eligible
to apply for the next Teen
Ambassador Board.
Applications are due
April 30.
The application can be
found on the Ohio Attorney
Generals website.
DeWine
Tuttle Construction, Inc., receives Ohio Safety Award

LIMA Tuttle Construction,

Inc., a subsidiary company of Tuttle
Services, Inc., based in Lima, earned
state recognition as the recipient of
the Associated General Contractors of
Ohio Construction Safety Excellence
Award. The Ohio award is in addition
to the national safety excellence award
Tuttle Construction was presented at the
recent AGC of Americas 96th annual
Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The AGC of Ohios Construction
Safety Excellence Award is an elite
safety excellence awards program
which recognizes companies that have
developed and implemented premier
safety and loss-prevention programs.
The program also showcases companies
that have achieved continuous improvements and maintenance of their safety
and health management systems.
We are honored to receive state
Mended Hearts offers event

on understanding, managing
chronic heart failure
recognition in addition to our national award from the AGC, said Paul
Crow, Tuttles CEO. Our entire team is
involved in implementing and promoting a strong safety culture not just at the
job site but taking that message home
to their families. Construction has the
potential for being a high hazard environment, but with diligent education
and compulsory safety practices, we are
please to be recognized in our industry
for our continued safety commitment.
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LIMA Mended Hearts of West Central Ohio, Chapter
111, will host an educational event on Understanding and
Managing Chronic Heart Failure at 7 p.m. May 5 at St.
Ritas Medical Center.
This one-hour event is open to the public and is free
of charge.
Mended Hearts Chapter 111 is pleased to hold this
important event to help the public understand and manage
chronic heart failure. The National Institutes of Health
reports that 5.8 million Americans have heart failure.
Nearly one million Americans are hospitalized each year
with chronic heart failure. Chronic heart failure is a serious health condition that requires medical treatment and
lifestyle management so that it doesnt lead to life-threatening conditions, stated Larry Hicks, president, Mended
Hearts Chapter 111, of Lima.
Joy Fishpaw, RN and clinical manager of education
at St. Ritas Medical Center, will present important
information on chronic heart failure, including what it
is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and the best options
for treatment and management of chronic heart failure.
Educational materials on chronic heart failure are also
available for download at www.mendedhearts.org/education/heartfailure.
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contact
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Defiance College
Community Band
wraps up season
INFORMATION
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DEFIANCE
The
Defiance College Community
Band will present its final
concert of the season at 7:30
p.m. April 28 in the Defiance
Community Auditorium.
Themed Americana! this
concert will feature music that
captures the American spirit with selections by Aaron
Copland, Ryan Nowlin, Rogers
and Hammerstein, and more.
The concert will open with
the truly American fanfare by
Aaron Copland, Fanfare for the
Common Man. Throughout the
evening, the program will feature music from many aspects
of the American culture such as
folk songs, hymns, marches and
more. One of the highlights will
be the tribute to Dixieland music,
with the DCCB Dixieland band
featured front and center.
The doors will open at 6:30
p.m. Admission is free and
open to the public.
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TOLEDO Growing fruits and vegetables in Ohio is common across the state, but what about during the harsh winter
months? Yes, it is possible, and potentially very profitable
through some unique techniques mastered by second-generation American organic farmer Clara Coleman.
Coleman will speak on season-extension techniques, such
as using movable greenhouses, low-tunnels, cold-frames and
quickhoops, from 9 a.m.-noon April 30 at the Toledo Botanical
Garden (Crosby Conference Center).
Workshop highlights include:
Learn how to produce more food year-round.
Discussion on how methods are possible with little (or no)
energy use.
Gain a huge advantage in a competitive marketplace for
customers desire of locally-raised quality fruits and vegetables.
An opportunity to tour mobile structure with Clara
Coleman.
Updates on local activities.
Urban growers, specialty crop producers, community/home
gardeners, young farmers, established small-scale farmers,
chefs, grocery produce buyers, local food consumers and fans
of Eliot Colemans books will all benefit from attending.
Coleman also serves as a four-season farm specialist and
video blog host for a greenhouse in New Hampshire. In 2008,
she created Divide Creek Farm an organic, intensively-managed two-acre four-season vegetable farm which was located
in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and successfully operated
for three years. Coleman produced year-round vegetable crops
under harsh winter conditions. She is the daughter of renowned
farming pioneer Eliot Coleman.
This free event is sponsored by the Center for Innovative
Food Technology (CIFT), Toledo Botanical Garden and supported by the Ohio Department of Agriculture specialty crop
block grant.
The Toledo Botanical Garden is located at 5403 Elmer
Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43615. To reserve a seat for the event,
guests are encouraged to reserve a seat in advance by contacting rsvp@ciftinnovation.org or 419-535-6000, ext. 140.
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Year 27: The Monsignors long debate with the Gray Lady
Monsignor Daniel S. Hamilton recognizes a
source of doctrinal authority when he sees one
-- which is why he pays such close attention to
The New York Times.
The 83-year-old priest often feels the urge to
respond to the Gray Lady and, rather than limiting himself to sermons from a pulpit, he keeps
pounding out letters to the editor -- roughly
330 since his first on July 19, 1961.
I am a citizen, I am a Christian, I am a Catholic and I am a priest, said Hamilton, who is
pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Church in Lindenhurst, New York. These letters are part of defending the faith in our day
and age. You have to keep saying that there is a
profound moral and ethical angle to all of life
and certainly to the stories and editorials printed in the Times.
While he frequently disagrees with the
Times, the monsignor said its crucial for the
church to take journalism seriously. The bottom line: Hamilton believes more clergy should
demonstrate their respect for journalists by
reading their work carefully and then arguing
with them -- on the record.
To which I say, Amen. As of this week, I
have been writing this syndicated On Religion column for 27 years, and I have heard
from many angry professionals on both sides of
the tense wall between church and Fourth Es-
TERRY MATTINGLY
On
Religion
tate. This was especially true when I taught in
a seminary in Denver, before I began teaching
journalism in Christian colleges. We urgently
need dialogue.
Tragically, it appears these tensions are getting worse, creating a giant, two-sided blind
spot inside the First Amendment.
Consider that recent Times column by Frank
Bruni entitled, Bigotry, the Bible and the Lessons of Indiana. He stressed that its time for
traditional faiths to change their doctrines and
that they must be made to do so.
Homosexuality and Christianity dont have
to be in conflict in any church anywhere, argued Bruni. That many Christians regard
them as incompatible is understandable, an
example not so much of hatreds pull as of traditions sway. ... But in the end, the continued
view of gays, lesbians and bisexuals as sinners
is a decision. Its a choice. It prioritizes scattered

passages of ancient texts over all that has been
learned since -- as if time had stood still, as if
the advances of science and knowledge meant
nothing.
For Hamilton, this demonstrates the relativist worldview he describes in his book, Jousting With The New York Times 1961-2014:
Worldviews in Radical Conflict. While the
editors appear to believe that there is good religion as well as bad religion, he said, the key
is that they attack those who defend absolute,
transcendent doctrines about moral issues.
At the Times, truth is not eternal -- its constantly evolving, said Hamilton. In particular,
the editors believe that sexual morality has
changed and that this is a good thing. Their ultimate standard is a radical individualism that
trumps all other arguments.
Meanwhile, he said, these same editors often
seem to endorse, and even praise, some absolutes. In a Sept. 22, 1980, letter he noted: What
would you say if the issue, instead of abortion
rights, were slavery rights, segregation rights,
euthanasia rights, sterilization-of-the-weak
rights or genocide-of-the-Jews rights? But, you
reply, no political candidate is supporting any
such enormity or the funding thereof! At the
moment, no; in the past, yes.
In an unpublished Feb. 19, 1993 letter, the
monsignor noted: Acclaimed as moral prophets when they declare Church teachings on, and
actively campaign against, racism, anti-Semitism and social and economic injustice, Catholic clergy are severely criticized (by some) as
politickers and lobbyists when they declare
Church teaching on, and actively resist, policies
that promote abortion, fornication and homosexual activity.
Hamilton keeps writing letters, while encouraging others -- especially young priests
-- to interact with journalists. Unfortunately, many appear to be too busy to pay attention, even when dealing with highly influential
newsrooms.
Some will say, Who cares what The New
York Times is saying? They just dont realize
how important the Times is when it comes
to shaping the world we live in, he said. The
church must continue this struggle. ... We cant
fall silent. We have to let them know that we
have principled, consistent views on public issues and that we are not going to go away.
(Terry Mattingly is the director of the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for
Christian Colleges and Universities and leads the
GetReligion.org project to study religion and the
news.)
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Our local churches invite you to join them for their activities and services.
dElphos
DELPHOS BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Jerry Martin
302 N Main, Delphos
419-692-0061 or 419-302-6423
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Sunday
School (All Ages), 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Service, 6:00 p.m Sunday
Evening Service
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Bible
Study, Youth Study
Nursery available for all
services.
DELPHOS WESLEYAN
CHURCH
11720 Delphos Southworth Rd.
Delphos Phone 419-695-1723
Pastor Rodney Shade
937-397-4459
Asst. Pastors Pamela King
and Kelly Baeza
Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship;
9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all
ages.
Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service
and prayer meeting.
TRINITY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
211 E Third St, Delphos
Rev. Richard B. Rakay
Sunday: 8:15 am
Worship
Service; 9:15 am Sunday School
Classes for All Ages; 10:30
am Worship Service; 11:30 am
Receptionf or new members;
11:30 a.m. Radio Worship on
WDOH; 11:30 a.m. Youth Adopta-Highway; 7:30 pm Ladies Bible
Fellowship.
Monday: May
Newsletter
Deadline; 7:00 p.m. Trustees
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Meeting.
Where Jesus is Healing
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. Sewing Day.
Hurting Hearts!
Wed.: 7:00 pm Chancel Choir
808 Metbliss Ave., Delphos
Thurs: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
One block so. of Stadium Park.
Suppers on Us.
419-692-6741
Fri.: 3:00 pm Mustard Seeds.
Lead Pastor - Dan Eaton
Saturday - 8:00 a.m.-12 noon Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Worship Labors R Us.
Service with Nursery & Kids
Church; 6:00 pm. Youth Ministry
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC
at The ROC & Jr. Bible Quiz at
CHURCH
Church
331 E. Second St.,
Monday - 7:00 p.m. Teen Bible
Delphos
Quiz at Church
419-695-4050
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Dennis Walsh
Discipleship Class
in Upper
Fr. Ron Schock &
Room
Fr. Daniel Johnson.
For more info see our website: Deacons: Fred Lisk, Dave Ricker
www.delphosfirstassemblyofgod.
and John Sheeran
com.
Mary
Beth
Will,
Liturgical Coordinator;
Tom
DELPHOS CHRISTIAN UNION
Odenweller,
Parish
Council
Pastor: Rev. Gary Fish
President; Lynn Bockey, Music
470 S. Franklin St.,
Director
(419) 692-9940
Celebration of the Sacraments:
9:30 Sunday School
Eucharist Lords Day
10:30 Sunday morning ser- Observance; Saturday 4:30 p.m.,
vice.
Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:30 a.m.;
Youth
ministry
every Weekdays as announced on
Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
Sunday bulletin.
Childrens ministry every
Baptism Celebrated first
third Saturday from 11 to 1:30.
Sunday of month at 1:00 p.m.
Call rectory to schedule PreBaptismal instructions.
ST. PAULS UNITED
Reconciliation Tuesday and
METHODIST
Friday 7:30-7:50 a.m.; Saturday
335 S. Main St. Delphos
3:30-4:00 p.m.
Anytime by
Pastor - Rev. Rich Rakay
request.
SUNDAY 9:00 am Worship
Matrimony Arrangements
Service
must be made through the rectory six months in advance.
MARION BAPTIST CHURCH
Anointing of the Sick
2998 Defiance Trail, Delphos
Communal celebration in May
419-339-6319
Services: Sunday - 11:00 a.m. and October. Administered upon
and 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday - 7:00 request.
p.m.
FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
310 W. Second St.
419-692-5737
Pastor Harry Tolhurst
Sunday: 11:00 Worship Service
- Everyone Welcome
Communion first Sunday of
every month.
Communion at Vancrest Health
Care Center - First Sunday of each
month at 2:30 p.m., Nursing Home
and assisted living.
ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH

422 North Pierce St., Delphos
Phone 419-695-2616
Rev. Steve Nelson
School; 10:00 a.m. Worship
Service; 11:00 a.m. Council meeting.
Monday - 7:00 p.m. WELCA
meeting.
Tuesday - 1:45 p.m. St. John
Senior Tour.
Wednesday - 9:00 a.m.
Quilting Day.
Thursday - 9:00 a.m. Delphos
Ministerium Meeting.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. Prayer
Breakfast;
8:30
a.m.
SW
Conference Spring Assembly.
RAABE FORD
LINCOLN
11260 Elida Road

DELPHOS, OH 45833
Ph. 692-0055
Toll Free 1-800-589-7876
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

CHURCH
Landeck
Pastor Dennis Walsh
Phone: 419-692-0636
Administrative aide:
Rita Suever
Masses: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday.
Newcomers please register at
parish.
Marriages: Please call the
parish house six months in
advance. Baptism: Please call
the parish
spEnCErVillE
ST. PATRICKS CHURCH
500 S. Canal, Spencerville
419-647-6202
Saturday
4:30
p.m.
Reconciliation; 5 p.m. Mass, May
1 - Oct. 30. Sunday - 10:30 a.m.
Mass
SPENCERVILLE FULL GOSPEL
107 Broadway St., Spencerville
Pastor Charles Muter
Home Ph. 419-657-6019
Sunday: Morning Services 10:00 a.m. Evening Services 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Worship
service.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
102 Wisher Drive, Spencerville
Rev. Michael Cassady, Pastor
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Cafe; 10:00
a.m. Worship Service.
SPENCERVILLE CHURCH
OF THE NAZARENE
317 West North St.
419-296-2561
Pastor Tom Shobe
9:30 a.m. Sunday School;
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship;
7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST
Corner of 4th & Main,
Spencerville
Phone 419-647-5321
Pastor Justin Fuhrmann
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Traditional
Service; 9:45 a.m. Sunday
School; 10:45 a.m. Ignite
Contemporary Service
AGAPE FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRIES
9250 Armstrong Road,
Spencerville
Pastors Phil & Deb Lee
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Worship
service.
Wed. - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study
HARTFORD
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Independent Fundamental)
Rt. 81 and Defiance Trial
Rt. 2, Box 11550, Spencerville
Rev. Robert King, Pastor
school; 10:30 a.m. Worship
Service; 7:00 p.m. Evening worship and Teens Alive (grades
7-12).
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Bible
service.
Tuesday & Thursday 7- 9
p.m. Have you ever wanted to
preach the Word of God? This
is your time to do it. Come share
your love of Christ with us.
Elida/GomEr
IMMANUEL UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
699 Sunnydale,
Elida, Ohio
Pastor Bruce Tumblin
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. traditional;
10:45 a.m. contemporary
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST
CHURCH
2701 Dutch Hollow Rd., Elida
Phone: 339-3339
Rev. Frank Hartman
Sunday - 10 a.m. Sunday
School (all ages); 11 a.m.
Morning Service; 6 p.m. Evening
Service.
Wednesday - 7 p.m. Prayer
Meeting.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday,
8-noon, 1-4- p.m.
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Bebout Inc.
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FUNERAL
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10098 Lincoln Hwy.

Van Wert, OH
209 W. 3rd St.

Delphos, Ohio 45833
419-692-8055
419-238-9567
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PIKE MENNONITE CHURCH

3995 McBride Rd., Elida
Phone 419-339-3961
GOMER CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
7350 Gomer Road, Gomer
419-642-2681
gomererucc@bright.net
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship
NEW HOPE
CHRISTIAN CENTER
2240 Baty Road, Elida
Ph. 339-5673
Rev. James F. Menke, Pastor
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship.
Wednesday 7 p.m. Evening service.
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF GOD
Elida - Ph. 222-8054
Rev. Larry Ayers, Pastor
Service schedule: Sunday
10 a.m. School; 11 a.m. Morning
Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening.
ZION UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Corner of Zion Church &
Conant Rd., Elida
Pastor: David Howell
Kossuth Zion
Elida Zion
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
4750 East Road, Elida
Pastor - Brian McManus
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday
School; 10:30 a.m. Worship,
nursery available.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Youth Prayer, Bible Study; 7:00
p.m. Adult Prayer and Bible
Study; 8:00 p.m. - Choir
Van WErt County

BREAKTHROUGH
101 N. Adams St., Middle Point
Pastor Scott & Karen Fleming
Sunday Church Service - 10
a.m, 6 p.m.
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
CALVARY EVANGELICAL
CHURCH
10686 Van Wert-Decatur Rd.
Van Wert - 419-238-9426
Rev. Clark Williman. Pastor
Sunday- 8:45 a.m. Friends and
Family; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School
LIVE; 10:00 a.m.
SALEM UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
15240 Main St., Venedocia
Rev. Thomas Emery, Pastor
Church Phone: 419-667-4142
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. - Adult
Bell Choir; 8:45 a.m. Jr. Choir;
9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday school.
Monday - 6 p.m. Senior Choir.
ST. MARYS CATHOLIC
CHURCH
601 Jennings Rd., Van Wert
Pastor: Rev. Stan Szybka
Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.;
Monday 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday 7
p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m.;
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - Communion
Service; Friday 8:30 a.m.;
Saturday 4 p.m.
VAN WERT VICTORY
CHURCH OF GOD
10698 US 127S., Van Wert
(Next to Tracys
Auction Service)
Pastor: E. Long
Sunday worship & childrens
ministry - 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
www.vwvcoh.com
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PITSENBARGER
SUPPLY
Professional Parts People
234 N. Canal St.

Delphos, O.
Ph. 692-1010
MIDDLE POINT UNITED

METHODIST
Corner of Jackson and Mill
Streets
Pastor - Tim Owens
KINGSLEY UNITED METHODIST
Ohio 709 and Mendon
Rd.Phone: 419-965-2771
Pastor Anthony Perry
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.;
Worship - 10:25 a.m.
Wednesday - Youth Prayer
and Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
Adult Prayer meeting - 7:00
p.m.
Choir practice - 8:00 p.m.
MANDALE CHURCH OF CHRIST
IN CHRISTIAN UNION
Rev. Justin Sterrett, Pastor
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School
all ages. 10:30 a.m. Worship
Services; 7:00 p.m Worship.
Wednesday - 7 p.m. Prayer
meeting.
GRACE FAMILY CHURCH
634 N. Washington St.,
Van Wert
Pastor: Rev. Ron Prewitt
Sunday - 9:15 a.m. Morning
worship with Pulpit Supply.
TRINITY FRIENDS CHURCH
605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert
Ph: (419) 238-2788
Sr. Pastor Stephen Savage
Outreach Pastor Neil Hammons
Sunday - Worship services at
9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Ministries at 7:00
p.m.
TRINITY LUTHERAN
303 S. Adams, Middle Point
Rev. Tom Cover
School; 10:30 a.m. Worship service.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
13887 Jennings Rd., Van Wert
Ph. 419-238-0333
Childrens Storyline:
419-238-3476
Email: fbaptvw@bright.net
Pastor Steven A. Robinson
School for all ages; 10:30 a.m.
Family Worship Hour; 6:30 p.m.
Evening Bible Hour.
Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Word
of Life Student Ministries; 6:45
p.m. AWANA; 7:00 p.m. Prayer
and Bible Study.
putnam County
ST. BARBARA CHURCH
160 Main St.,
Cloverdale 45827
419-488-2391
Rev. Jerry Schetter
Mass schedule: Saturday 5:30
p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF GOD
18906 Rd. 18R, Rimer
419-642-5264
Rev. Mark Walls
School; 10:30 a.m. Worship
Service.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
CATHOLIC CHURCH
512 W. Sycamore St., Col. Grove
Office 419-659-2263
Fax: 419-659-5202
Father Tom Extejt
Masses: Tuesday-Friday - 8:00
a.m.; First Friday of the month
- 7 p.m.; Saturday - 4:30 p.m.;
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. and 11:00
a.m.
Confessions - Saturday 3:30
p.m., anytime by appointment.
BALYEATS
Coffee
Shop
133 E. Main St.
Van Wert
Ph. 419-238-1580
Hours: Closed Mondays
Tuesday-Saturday
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH
CATHOLIC CHURCH
135 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings
Rev. Charles Obinwa
Phone: 419-286-2132
Mass schedule: Saturday 5
p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 9:30
a.m.
FAITH MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
Road U, Rushmore
Pastor Robert Morrison
Sunday
10 am Church
School; 11:00 Church Service;
6:00 p.m. Evening Service
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Evening
Service
PENTECOSTAL WAY CHURCH
Pastors: Bill Watson
Rev. Ronald Defore
1213 Leeson Ave., Van Wert
Phone (419) 238-5813
Head Usher: Ted Kelly
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:10 a.m. - Worship 10:00 a.m.
until 11:30 a.m. - Wednesday
Morning Bible Class 6:00 p.m.
until 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday
Evening Prayer Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Wed. Night Bible
Study.
Thursday - Choir Rehearsal
Anchored in Jesus Prayer
Line - (419) 238-4427 or (419)
232-4379.
Emergency - (419) 993-5855
HOLY FAMILY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Robert DeSloover, Pastor
7359 St. Rt. 109 New Cleveland
Saturday Mass - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Ottoville
Rev. Jerry Schetter
Mass schedule: Saturday - 4
p.m.; Sunday - 10:30 a.m.
ST. MICHAEL CHURCH
Kalida - Fr. Mark Hoying
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00
a.m. Masses.
Weekdays: Masses on Mon.,
Tues., Wed. and Friday at 8:00
am; Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
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GROVER HILL ZION UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
204 S. Harrision St.
Grover Hill, Ohio 45849
Pastor Mike Waldron
419-587-3149
Cell: 419-233-2241
mwaldron@embarqmail.com
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CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
TODAY
7:30 a.m. Delphos
Optimist Club, A&W DriveIn, 924 E. Fifth St.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
Delphos Museum of Postal
History, 339 N. Main St., is
open.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Interfaith
Thrift Store is open for shopping.
11:30 a.m. Mealsite at
Delphos Senior Citizen Center,
301 Suthoff St.
SATURDAY
9-11:30 a.m. Delphos
Project Recycle at Delphos
Fuel and Wash.
9 a.m. to noon Interfaith
Thrift Store is open for shopping.
St. Vincent dePaul Society,
located at the east edge of the
St. Johns High School parking lot, is open.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delphos
Postal Museum is open.
12:15 p.m. Testing of
warning sirens by Delphos
Fire and Rescue.
1-3 p.m. Delphos Canal
Commission Museum, 241 N.
Main St., is open.
7 p.m. Bingo at St.
Johns Little Theatre.
SUNDAY
8-11:30 a.m. Knights
of Columbus benefit for St.
Johns School at the hall, Elida
Ave.
1-3 p.m. The Delphos
Canal Commission Museum,
241 N. Main St., is open.
MONDAY
11:30 a.m. Mealsite at
Delphos Senior Citizen Center,
301 Suthoff St.
Green Thumb Garden
Club meets at the Delphos
Public Librarys First Edition
Building.
Emma and Beans
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At the movies ...
Van Wert Cinemas

10709 Lincoln Hwy., Van Wert
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (PG) Fri.: 5:00/7:00/9:00; Wat.:
1:00/3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00; Sun.: 2:00/4:00/6:00; Mon.-Thurs.:
5:00/7:00
Furious 7 (PG-13) Fri.: 5:00/8:00; Sat.: 1:00/3:30/6:00/8:30;
Sun.: 2:00/4:30/7:00; Mon.-Thurs.: 5:00/7:30
The Longest Ride (PG-13) Fri.: 5:00/8:00; Sat.:
1:00/3:30/6:00/8:30; Sun.: 2:00/4:30/7:00; Mon.-Thurs.:
5:00/7:30
Home (PG) Fri.: 5:00/9:00; Sat.: 3:00/7:00; Sun.: 4:00; Mon.
and Wed.: 5:00; Tues. and Thurs.: 7:00
Home 3D (PG) Fri.: 7:00; Sat.: 1:00/5:00/9:00; Sun.:
2:00/6:00; Mon. and Wed.: 7:00/ Tues. and Thurs.: 5:00
Get
Hard
(R)
Fri.:
5:00/7:00/9:00;
Sat.:
1:00/3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00; Sun.: 2:00/4:00/6:00; Mon.-Thurs.:
5:00/7:00
American Mall Stadium 12
2830 W. Elm St., Lima
Saturday and Sunday
Monkey Kingdom (G) 11:25/2:05/4:45/7:05/9:35
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (PG -13) 11:00/11:30/1:30/2:00/3:
55/4:25/6:40/7:10/9:15/9:45
Unfriended (R) 11:40/2:20/4:40/7:30/10:10
The Longest Ride (PG-13) 11:45/3:40/6:50/9:50
Furious 7 (PG-13) 11:10/11:55/2:10/3:30/6:30/7:00/9:30/10
:00
Woman in Gold (PG-13) 11:40/3:35/6:35/9:25
Get Hard (R) 11:35/2:15/4:50/7:45/10:05
Home 3D (PG) 4:10
Home (PG) 11:20/1:55/6:45/9:20
The
Divergent
Series:
Insurgent
(PG-13)
11:05/1:45/4:30/7:35
Cinderella (PG) 11:15/1:50/4:35/7:20/9:55
It Follows (R) 10:15
Shannon Theater, Bluffton

Through April 16
Jo was instructed to make Emma vomit by
Home (PG) 2D show times are every evening at 7 p.m. with
administering hydrogen peroxide orally.
Emma and Beans are delightful Boston
Always diligent, Jo followed through a 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinee.
3D show times are every evening at 9:30 p.m. and with a
Terriers. At 9 years old, one would assume as directed, then scooped Emma up for a
they are living the quiet life in
trip to the emergency clin- 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinee.
their senior period. Not so
ic for further stomach evacthese two terrier terrorists
uation, followed by a night
still get into trouble, especialof intravenous fluids. Emma,
ly Emma, who likes to test her
too, is very diligent at her
April 18
stomach of steel.
chosen profession of eating
Elmer Pothast
As in the movie Home
things she should not, so her
Omer Pothast
Alone, when pets are unatstomach emptying revealed an
Sydney Freund
tended, the games begin.
abundance of chocolaty fluid,
Tiffany Miller
Such was the case for Emma
plastic pieces, and hair/carpet
Katie Evans
and Beans. While they were
fibers. Oh yeah, did I mention
Michelle Connor
home alone, they disthat Emma also likes to enjoy
Christine Lindeman
covered a healthy human
snacks from Jos pond, includApril 19
snack in the form of chocoing blue-green algae?
Paige Wurth
late yogurt-flavored raisins.
The ASPCA Animal Poison
Kevin Hellman
Dr. Jones, DVM
Unfortunately, this nutritious
Control Center (APCC) fields
Peg Landwehr
people treat can be deadly for
150,000 calls a year for aniCory Haehn
pets.
mal-related toxicities like
Nathan Turnwald
Upon returning home, the dogs owner, Emmas. With this in mind, I thought I
Ben Brinkman
Jo, made an unsettling discovery about her would share these tips from veterinary
April 20
raisins and called for veterinary advice. Her emergency and critical care specialist, Dr.
Scott Myers
observation of a bloated, uncomfortable Justine A. Lee.
Matthew Foppe
Emma told her she was the most likely culDonna Derner
See PET, page 10A
prit, while Beans probably cheered her on.
DR. BONNIE JONES, DVM
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SPORTS
Fitchs blast backs Stockwell

in 3-1 Wildcat baseball win
By JOHN PARENT
DHI Media Sports Editor
sports@timesbulletin.com
DELPHOS Senior
catcher Nick Fitchs 2-run
home run in the bottom of
the sixth inning proved to be
the difference in Jeffersons
3-1 Northwest Conference
win over Paulding at Wildcat
Field on Thursday night.
Fitchs blast helped to
make up for six Wildcat
errors, one of which - a
throw by Fitch - led to the
lone Panther run. Sophomore
pitcher Jace Stockwell did
the rest, completing the
game with by picking off
Paulding
pinch-runner
Dakota Bradford to end the
game. Bradford represented
the tying run at first base.
The first Northwest
Conference game, to find a
way to pull that, its a testament to our kids, Jefferson
head coach Doug Geary
said. We havent won many
games, but its a learning
process.
Youve got to learn how
to lose before you can learn
how to win, Geary continued, referencing the defensive miscues. Thats not the
way you want to do things
but thats how these first
couple weeks (of the season)
have taken place.
Jefferson (2-8 overall, 1-0 NWC) didnt show
Jefferson sophomore Jace Stockwell delivers a pitch

during Thursdays Northwest Conference game against
Paulding at Wildcat Field. Stockwell allowed only one unearned run in the complete game victory as Jefferson won,
3-1. (DHI Media/John Parent)
much patience at the plate
against Paulding (2-7, 0-1)
right hander Lupe Martinez.
Through four innings,
Martinez had gone to a 2-ball
count only twice and had
allowed only two hits, both
of which came off the bat of

Wildcat center fielder Ryan
Bullinger.
In the home half of the
fifth, trailing 1-0, Jefferson
began to make some noise at
the plate.
Designated hitter Brandon

Herron led off with a bloop
single to shallow center and
was replaced on the bases by
third baseman Brett Mahlie,
the player for whom Herron
was hitting. After a fly out,
right fielder Jacob Roop
dropped down a sacrifice
bunt, moving Mahlie into
scoring position with two
outs.
Thats when Stockwell
helped his own cause.
Ahead
2-0
against
Martinez, Stockwell ripped
a line drive past the diving
Preston Johanns at third base
and down the left field line.
Mahlie scored easily on the
double, tying the score.
The Wildcats would take
the lead with more 2-out
magic.
Gage Mercer scorched a
single through the left side
to start the inning, but was
still parked at first base two
outs later. Thats when Fitch
jumped on Martinezs first
offering and drove it well
over the right field fence for
a 2-run homer.
They have a real good
catcher (Damon Egnor), so
trying to test him (by stealing bases) wasnt probably
the smartest thing, Geary
noted. (Fitch) got a hold of
one there, and we needed it.
See WILDCAT, page 7A
Lady Knights squeak past Lincolnview

By JIM COX
DHI Media Correspondent
CONVOY For the second straight day the Crestview
softball team had a down-to-the-wire pitchers duel Thursday
but this time the Lady Knights squeaked out a win, 4-3 over
Lincolnview.
Crestview had lost 1-0 to Van Wert on Wednesday.
The Knights are now 6-2 overall and 2-0 in the Northwest
Conference. This was the first NWC game for Lincolnview,
which is 3-5 overall.
Centerfielder Julia Thatcher crushed Terra Crowles fourth
pitch of the game far over the fence in left to take a 1-0 lead.
Crowle, however, retired the next 10 batters before giving up
back-to-back fourth inning singles to catcher Alena Looser
and pitcher Macala Ashbaugh. She escaped that minor jam
and cruised again until the seventh.
In the meantime, Ashbaugh thwarted Crestview threats in
the first and third innings before the Knights scratched out the
tying run in the bottom of the fifth.
With one out, right fielder Lauren Schmid beat out an
infield squib toward shortstop. Centerfielder Cora Millay
laid down a bunt that was overthrown, allowing the speedy
Schmid to score.
Crestview broke the tie in the bottom of the sixth. First
baseman Brady Guest led off by lining a double into the gap
in right center. A ground-out moved pinch runner Alyssa
Gent to third. Shortstop Tianna Rager laid down a bunt that
didnt go far but the toss home was dropped during the melee
2-1, Knights. Rager stole second, then scored on an opposite-field single to right by second baseman Kristen Etzler.
Left fielder Kenadie Speith pulled a single to left and Schmid
beat out a bunt to fill the bases. Thatcher then made a great
diving catch of Millays fly to center but Etzler trotted home
to make it 4-1.
The Lancers were far from finished.
Crowle plunked shortstop Bayley Neate with a changeup to start the seventh inning. Left fielder Devann Springer
then duplicated Thatchers first-inning homer to left, pulling

the Lancers within 4-3. After a strikeout, first baseman Zoe
Miller lined a double into the gap in right center. Catcher
Mackenzie Riggenbach made a nice catch on a foul pop for
the second out. That brought up Thatcher, who hit a slow
roller back to Crowle to end it.
We just said (to Crowle) stay away, stay off of the plate,
said Knight coach Carl Etzler of pitching to Thatcher with the
tying run on second. We werent intentionally wanting to put
her on but we were saying you gotta hit our pitch;. The pitch
was outside but she stepped across and hit it.
Both pitchers were excellent. In her seven innings, Crowle
struck out 10, walked one and hit a batter, while yielding
three runs, all earned, on five hits. She threw 106 pitches,
including 78 strikes.
Ashbaugh struck out only one and that was a foul bunt
on a third strike. She walked two, giving up four runs, two
earned, on seven hits. Her 105 pitches included 63 strikes.
Terra just gutted it out; 10 innings last night, then to come
out here, and Thatcher, a great athlete, touches her up right
away for a home run, said Coach Etzler. I think she was
running out of gas but thats 17 innings in two days.
We were aggressive at the plate today, said Lancer coach
Brad Doidge. (Crowle is) the areas best pitcher. We were
fortunate enough to get two home runs and five total hits. Its
nice to know we came back on them against a great pitcher,
so it does give us a little confidence for the rest of the year.
Bowen (2 for 3, including a triple) and Schmid (2 for 3,
one run) were the only batters for either team with more than
one hit.
Score by innings:
Lincolnview 100 000 2 - 3 5 3
Crestview 000 013 x - 4 7 1
Lincolnview (ab-r-h-rbi)
Thatcher cf 4-1-1-1, Jenkins 2b 3-0-0-0, Looser c 3-0-1-0, Ashbaugh p 3-0-1-0,
Berryman pr 0-0-0-0, Neate ss 2-1-0-0, Springer lf 3-1-1-2, Kraft 3b 1-0-0-0, Taylor
3b 2-0-0-0, Miller 1b 2-0-1-0, Welch pr 0-0-0-0, Longwell rf 3-0-0-0. Totals 26-3-5-3.
Crestview (ab-r-h-rbi)
Millay cf 2-0-0-1, Bowen 3b 3-0-2-0, Crowle p 3-0-0-0, Guest 1b 3-0-1-0, Gent pr
0-1-0-0, Riggenbach c 3-0-0-0, Rager ss 2-1-0-0, Etzler 2b 3-1-1-1, Speith lf 3-0-1-0,
Schmid rf 3-1-2-0. Totals 25-4-7-2.
Doubles: Miller (LV), Guest (CV). Triples: Bowen (CV). Home Runs: Thatcher
(LV), Springer (LV). LOB: Lincolnview 4, Crestview 7. WP: Crowle. LP: Ashbaugh.
Clifton, Krouse key Crestviews win over Bearcats

By NICK JOHNSON
CONVOY The Crestview Knights
welcomed the Spencerville Bearcats to
the friendly confines of Crestview High
School on Thursday night in Northwest
Conference baseball action.
The Knights picked up the 8-3 victory over the Bearcats.
The first two innings were relatively
quiet for both teams as starting pitchers
Jordan Roop and Jacob Meyer looked to
have settled in the game nicely.
In the bottom of the third, however,
Crestview opened the frame with a double from Colby Clifton. Later on in the
inning, Roop would single home Clifton
for the Knights first run of the game.
Crestview would finish of the bottom of the third with a big 2-RBI double
from Jon Krouse to bring the score to
4-0, Knights.
Spencerville looked to counter
quickly in the top of the fourth as
Hunter French walked and Mitchell
Youngpeter singled. Thad Ringwald
would reach to load the bases on error
by the Crestview defense.
Crestviews defense redeemed itself
in short order, however. Catcher Nate
Owens pounced on a softly hit ball,
stepped on the plate for a force, then
fired a seed down to first base to complete the double play. Roop would retire
Crestview first baseman Jon Krouse (25) stretches for a throw as Spencervilles David Wisher (11) hustles through the bag during Thursdays Northwest Conference game in Convoy. The Knights built an early lead and held on
for an 8-3 victory. (DHI Media/Tina Eley)
the next Bearcat batter to bring an end
to the threat.
When it was 4-0 and we had the
bases loaded nobody out that double play
was huge and that was our big opportunity; you get a hit and its 4-2 and we still
got guys on base. Credit to Crestview for
making those plays; thats what they do
and thats why they always win the conference every year, Spencerville head
coach Troy Montenery said. Weve got

a young team that keeps fighting through
things.
Clifton struck again in the top of
the fourth, this time with a single and a
stolen base. Owens would bring Clifton
home for the fifth run of the game with
a base knock, 5-0.
See BEARCATS, page 7A
Jeffersons Shayla Rice makes contact on a pitch from

Pauldings Audrey Manz during Thursday afternoons
fast-pitch softball clash at Lady Wildcat Field. Rices grand
slam later was the only real bright spot for the hosts as they
fell 18-7 in NWC play. (DHI Media/Jim Metcalfe)
Big 5th inning propels

Panthers past Jeffcats
By JIM METCALFE
DHI Media Sports Editor
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com
DELPHOS A slow start.
Then a bad inning.
That combined to doom Jeffersons softballers to an 18-7
6-inning loss in Northwest Conference action on a pleasant and
calm Thursday afternoon at Lady Wildcat Field.
The slow start defensively put the Lady Wildcats (2-5, 0-2
NWC) behind 1-0 in the top of the first against Jefferson starter
Kiersten Teman. Two passed balls on third strikes eventually
allowed Morgan Riley (2 steals) to score on a 1-out sacrifice
fly by Suzanne Reinhart.
Paulding (2-6, 1-1 NWC) went up 4-0 in the top of the
second on three hits, including a run-scoring single by Kristen
Schilt (Audrey Manz) and a 2-run double down the left-field
line by Darian Andrews (scoring Kastin Kelly and Morgan
Riley). However, Kelly had to leave the game with an injury.
Delphos got a 2-out liner to right by Kylee Haehn against
Manz in the second but she was nabbed trying to steal by
catcher Reinhart.
It became 6-0 in the Paulding third on a pair of singles:
Reinhart and Daleigh Davis, with a stolen base by the former
allowing her to score on the latters hit; an error on that play
put Davis at third, from where she scored on a wild pitch.
The hosts rallied with two in the home third.With one down,
Maddy Jettinghoff doubled down the left-field line, advanced
on a wild pitch and scored on an infield hit to short by Sophie
Wilson. Sarah Thitoff bunted her up a base and she scored on
a 2-base error on a fly ball hit by Claire Thompson to make it
6-2.
See JEFFCATS, page 7A
Ottovilles Courtney Von Sossan catches the throw from

pitcher Brianna Bowersox in an attempt to pick off a Lima
Senior baserunner Thursday night at Ottoville High School.
(DHI Media/Larry Heiing)
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Lady Green falls in softball slugfest
OTTOVILLE The
Ottoville fast-pitch softball
crew actually out-hit Lima
Senior 18-17 in a non-league
contest Thursday at Ottoville
High School.
Unfortunately for the Lady
Big Green, they also had 11
errors to five for the Lady
Spartans.
That fact and an 8-run
top of the seventh for the
Spartans led the visitors to
a 12-9 victory over the Green
and Gold.
Ottoville is at Miller City
tonight in a Putnam County
League contest.
Score by Innings:
Lima Sr. 3 0 1 0 0 0 8 - 12 17 5
Ottoville 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 - 9 18 11
WP: Twining (4 Ks, 4 BBs); LP:
Courtney Von Sossan (5 Ks, 4 BBs).
2B: M. Marchal (L), Alena Horstman (O),
Megan Burgei (O).
Kalida shuts out Fort

Jennings in PCL baseball
FORT JENNINGS
Kalida pitching held Fort
Jennings to three hits and
secured an 8-0 Putnam
County League baseball
action Thursday afternoon at
Fort Jennings Village Park
Lefty Austin Swift threw
the first four frames for the
Wildcats (1 hit, 10 strikeouts)
to get the pitching win.

Freshman
Brandon
Wehri took the loss for the
Musketeers.
Noah Lambert went 2-for4 for the visitors (8-2, 2-1
PCL) with two runs batted in.
Mark Metzger went 1-of-3
for the hosts.
Kalida visits McComb for
a 2 p.m. Saturday twin-bill;
Fort Jennings is scheduled
to play at Antwerp 5 p.m.
Monday.
Score by Innings:
Kalida: 014 012 0 = 8 7 3
Ft. Jennings: 000 000 0 = 0 1 3
WP: Austin Swift (1-0); LP: Brandon
Wehri.
Elida rallies in sixth to

get by Bath
ELIDA After Bath
scored four times in the top
of the sixth to erase a 3-run
deficit, Elida retaliated with
a 2-run bottom half and two
Bulldog relievers slammed
the door shut for a 5-4 Western
Buckeye League baseball victory Thursday night at Ed
Sandy Memorial Field.
Josh Bull got the win with
six innings of work; Garrett
Brinkman and Travis Watkins
combined for a 3-walk,
2-strikeout seventh of relief.
Elida hosts Wapakoneta
tonight in another WBL tussle.
See ROUNDUP, page 7A
OHSAA Board of Directors

meeting highlights
COLUMBUS The Ohio High School
Athletic Association Board of Directors held its
April meeting Thursday morning at the OHSAA
office. The following are highlights from the
meeting. Complete meeting minutes will be
posted at OHSAA.org.
- The board approved a contract extension
with Branin Natatorium in
Canton to host the OHSAA
state swimming tournament
through 2025. With 2,500
seats, Branin is the largest
natatorium in Ohio and has
hosted the state tournament
for the last 33 years.
- The board was provided
with the final slate of 10 referendum items (nine high school and one 7th-8th
grade) that will go to the membership for voting
in May. The annual referendum voting period is
May 1-15. A majority vote by the membership
(one vote per school) is the only method for
making changes to the OHSAA constitution and
bylaws. A separate release will be sent April 17
and the referendum items will be posted on the
OHSAAs Member School Resources page at:
http://www.ohsaa.org/members/default.htm
- Since the boards January meeting, 33
member schools were penalized for committing
infractions of OHSAA bylaws or sports regulations. The list of infractions and penalties is
always included in the complete meeting minutes.
- The attendance and financial reports from
the 2014 regional and state fall tournaments
except football were presented to the board. The
football reports will be presented at the Boards
June meeting.
The state cross country championships drew
10,239 fans and resulted in a profit of $25,695;
however, when combined with the regionals,
which have not been able to sell tickets, the
overall tournament resulted in a loss of $44,621.
The field hockey district and state tournaments (both run by the OHSAA state office)
resulted in a profit of $3,405.
The golf state tournaments drew 3,988 fans
and resulted in a loss of $10,061.
The girls tennis state tournament had 1,321
fans and resulted in a loss of $4,146.
The soccer state championships at Crew
Stadium drew 11,125 fans (second-highest in
OHSAA history) and, when combined with the
regional tournaments and the state semifinals,
resulted in an overall profit of $142,191.
The volleyball state tournament drew 12,105
fans and, when combined with the regional tournaments, resulted in overall profit of $65,135.
- The board was presented with the most
recent independent audit report by Schneider
Downs, which covered the fiscal year ending
July 31, 2014. The report, which received the
highest possible rating, will be posted on the
OHSAA website at: www.ohsaa.org/general/
about/default.asp.
(Continued from page 6A)
BATH (4)
ab r h rbi
Andrew Renner 3 1 0 0, Cam Jenkins 3
0 0 0, Cam Clark 3 1 1 0, Chase Clark 3 0
0 0, Jared Davis 3 1 1 2, Kaden Sullivan
2 0 1 0, Dylan Burkholder 1 1 1 1, Ryan
Gossard 2 0 0 0, Tyler Stahr 1 0 1 1,
Andrew Jordan 3 0 1 0, Luke Niebel 2 0
0 0, Drew Brown 0 0 0 0. Totals 26 4 6 4.
ELIDA (5)
ab r h rbi
Austin Morrison 4 0 2 2, Travis Watkins
4 0 0 0, Adam Purdy 2 0 1 1, Owen
Anderson 2 1 0 0, Logan Alexander 3
1 1 0, Derek Snider 3 0 1 0, Josh Bull
Bearcats
Stockwell ran into some

trouble in the top of the seventh.
After allowing a 1-out single, a
stolen base and throwing error
put Corbin Edwards at third. A
5-pitch walk, Stockwells first
free pass of the game, came
with two out in the inning and
put the tying run on base but,
after throwing ball one to the
next batter, Stockwell fired
quickly toward the bag and first
baseman Jacob Pulford slapped
the tag on Bradford in time to
get the games final out.
Errors are going to
happen; you just try to not
compound them, Geary
explained, but Jace pitched
a great game for us. He was
working his pitches, getting
ahead; he was in control.
Thats Jace.
Pauldings lone run came
in the top of the fourth. First
baseman Marcus Miller
singled sharply down the
right-field line and Cameron
Doster dropped down a 1-out
sacrifice bunt. Fitch pounced
quickly on the bunt, but his
OTTOVILLE St. Johns

made the short trip up State
Route 66 to take on the Ottoville
Big Green in non-league baseball action Thursday night.
The Blue Jays came back
victorious after coming from
behind to defeat the Big Green
10-6.
St. Johns scored in the top of
the first inning as Jorden Boone
got aboard with a walk and stole
second. He moved him to third
with a Seth Linder groundout
and came home on a Brandon
Boecker wild pitch.
The Big Greens first run
came without the benefit of a
hit as Nick Morman and Jared
Fanning walked, along with Joe
Van Oss being hit by a Boone
pitch, to load the bases. Trent
Miller walked to even the score
at one. Kyle Bendele roped a
single to the right-field fence to
plate a pair of runners as the Big
Green led 3-1.
Ottoville loaded the bases
again with no outs in the second as Brendon Schnipke,
Moorman and Fanning reached.
Boecker grounded past short for
a pair of runs batted in. The Big
Green batters continued to show
patience at the plate as Van Oss
earned Ottovilles sixth walk of
the contest. Blue Jay reliever
Josh Warnecke struck out the
next two batters and nearly
got out of the inning until Joel
Beinings grounder was botched
to score Fanning for a 6-1 lead.
We dug ourselves into a hole
early in the game, said Blue
Jay coach Jerry Jackson. Once
Jeffcats
St. Johns Aaron Reindel beats the throw and the eventual tag by Jared Fanning of Ottoville while
Kyle Bendele backs up the play.(DHI Media/Larry Heiing)
Warnecke settled down after
coming into the game early in
the first, he got some big outs to
give us a chance.
St. Johns took advantage of
that chance as Austin Heiing
doubled in the third and came
home on an Eric Vogt single. On
the basepaths, Linder and Vogt
both scored on wild pitches as
the Jays pulled within 6-4.
Neither team scored again
until the top of the fifth inning
when the Jays rallied with two
outs. Catcher Jaret Jacksons
grounder was booted by the
infield and St. Johns got a much
needed base-runner. The nimble
Jackson unhitched the plow
and surprised everyone with a
steal of second and moved to
third on a wild pitch. Jesse Ditto
came through in the clutch with
a drive to right as St. Johns
pulled within one at 6-5.
Ottoville threatened in the
bottom of the inning with a 1-out
double by Schnipke. Freshman
Troy Elwer took over on the
Then came that proverbial bad inning that

is the bane of softball/baseball coaches: a
10-run Panther fifth as they sent 15 to the dish
and eventually finished Teman after 11 batters
(for Thompson). It was aided by four errors,
with six of the tallies unearned. Paulding also
had two walks and six hits, with the biggest
one a 2-run single by Riley (Schilt and Erin
Johanns). When Thompson finally recorded
the final out of the frame, the visitors led 16-3.
Jefferson needed at least three runs to keep
the game alive; they got four. With one out,
Thitoff blooped one to right and stole second.
Alexander 3, Sullivan. WPBull. SOChase

Clark 3, Gossard, Jenkins, Jordan, Davis,
Snider, Watkins. BBRenner, Chase Clark,
Jenkins, Cam Clark, Brown, Purdy, Bull.
Mustangs upset Lady Bulldogs in
NWC softball
COLUMBUS GROVE Allen East
went on the road to Columbus Grove
Thursday night and went home with
a 12-1 Northwest Conference softball
upset over the host Bulldogs.
The Lady Mustangs (3-3, 2-0 NWC)
banged out 13 hits to the hosts (7-3,
1-1) six. As well, the hosts commited
five errors.
Hope Schroeder (5-3) took the loss (7
mound for St. Johns and surrendered an infield single to

Moorman. With two runners on,
Elwer escaped the jam by retiring
the next two batters on pop-outs.
We need to learn to be
more patient at the plate, commented Big Green coach Ty
Wannemacher. We left too many
runners on base because of too
many strikeouts - our team needed a big hit and it didnt happen.
Elwer contributed at the plate
in the sixth inning with a single to
score Aaron Reindel, knotting the
scoreboard at six. Vogts grounder
was bobbled, allowing Elwer to
score as the Jays took the lead 7-6.
Van Oss led off the home
sixth inning with an infield single but was stranded as Elwer
recorded the next three outs.
St. Johns added insurance runs
in their final at-bat with singles by
Ditto and Jacob Youngpeter. Kyle
Bendele made a relief appearance
for the Big Green and retired the
first two batters he faced. Heiing
and Linder singled to drive in the
Thompson walked and Jessica Pimpas was hit

by a pitch to load the sacks. Rice then went
yard to straightaway center for a grand slam
and a 16-7 deficit, prolonging the game one
more inning.
Paulding put up a 2-spot in the visitors
sixth on three more errors and a hit, a 2-run
knock to left by Brooke Combs (Johanns and
Andrews).
Manz retired the side in order in the home
sixth to end the game.
Once again, we werent ready to play from
the first pitch; we shoud have had a 1-2-3 top
of the first and instead we give up a run. We
are just struggling now with mental focus and
toughness from
the first pitch to
the last; when we
make an error,
runners as the Jays opened up at

10-6 lead.
Ottoville threatened in
the bottom of the seventh as
Moorman reached for the third
time in the game and Fanning
singled with two outs. Elwer got
the win for the Jays with a popout by Ottoville.
Our team has a winning
record so far on the year but we
just cant seem to put an entire
game together yet, explained
Wannemacher. Seems like we
either have a good start or end
the game strong but our offense,
defense or pitching falls apart at
some point in the game. Well
get to work and get it all together.
Ottoville stranded 11 runners
and St. Johns left eight on base.
St. Johns (6-4) entertains
Midwest Athletic Conference
powerhouse Coldwater tonight
at Stadium Park. Ottoville (6-2)
will tangle with last years state
semifinalist, Crestview, on
Saturday.
we compound it with another or we dont field

the ball cleanly and make a forced throw,
Jefferson coach Josiah Stober said. It makes
it hard on our pitchers: I thought Kiersten
pitched well she was pounding the strike
zone but shes having to get extra outs and
make extra pitchers. Our approach at the plate
was better today we had a better idea of
what pitch we wanted to swing at. Overall,
we juust have to get better everywhere; Im
confident we will.
Paulding hosts Parkway 5 p.m. today.
It feels good to finally get some hits; we
have struggled mightily this year stringing
them together and scoring runs, Lady Panther
head coach Ryan Malcom said. Audrey threw
strikes today and our defense helped her a lot
today. I hope this is the beginning of better
things.
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innings, 13 hits, 10 earned runs, 2 walks,

2 strikeouts).
A. Schmiedebusch got the complete-game win (7 IP, 6 hits, 1 earned
run, 1 BB, 9 Ks).
Leading hitters for the home team
were Kyrah Yinger (double) and Brooke
Hoffman with a 2-for-4 day.
Tops for the Mustangs at the dish were
Wyss (4-for-5), Rodriguez (3-for-4, 2B)
and McCuer (2-for-3).
Grove is slated to be at Bluffton 5 p.m.
Monday.
Score by Innings:
Allen East 0 0 0 2 3 2 5 - 12 13 3
Columbus Grove 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1
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Later on in the inning, Krouse again

was able to drive home two more runs,
this time with a single.
Spencerville got one run back in the
top of the fifth as Jaret Montenery and
Meyer each walked to start the inning.
Montenery would score on a wild pitch
and the Bearcats cut the Knights lead
to 7-1.
The Knights, not willing to give up
an inch to Spencerville, got the run
back in the bottom of the fifth as Jordan
Miller doubled and Clifton finished off
a great day from the dish with an RBI
single to push the Crestview lead up 8-1.
The Bearcats, attempting to rally in
the top of the seventh, put two runs on
with one out as Brady Becker reach the
By LARRY HEIING
2 1 1 1, Jared Blymyer 2 1 0 0, Garrett

Brinkman 1 1 0 0. Totals 23 5 6 4.
Score by Innings:
Bath 000 004 0 4
Elida 011 102 x 5
LOBBath 6, Elida 6. 2BDavis,
Burkholder, Morrison. SacBrinkman.
SBAnderson 2, Alexander.
IP H R ER BB SO HR
BATH
Logan Magrum (L) 5.33 5 5 5 2 1 0
Renner 0.67 1 0 0 0 1 0
ELIDA
Bull (W) 6.00 6 4 4 2 5 0
Brinkman 0.67 0 0 0 3 1 0
Watkins (S) 0.33 0 0 0 0 1 0
HBPBlymyer, Anderson, Brinkman. PB
Wildcat
Jays come back to defeat Big Green
hard way via the hit by pitch and Nick

Freewalt walked. French doubled to
bring Becker home. Youngpeter hit a
long sac fly to center field to plate the
third run of the game for the Bearcats.
This is the sign of a team that
is growing up, Crestview coach Jim
Wharton said of escaping that fourth-inning jam. There were a couple times
this year that we wouldnt have made
the play to get out of an inning like that
with the bases loaded and nobody out.
(Im) very proud of our pitchers tonight.
Justin (Overmyer) was going to be our
starter tonight but he had to get something checked out and everything turned
out fine. Im proud of Roop coming in
and giving us some very strong innings.
Crestview improves their overall
record to 4-4 and 2-0 in the NWC.
Spencerville drops to 2-6 on the year

and 1-1 in the NWC.
Spencerville welcomes in Elida
for a twin-bill at high noon Saturday;
Crestview visits Ottoville at 2 p.m.
Spencerville
Montenery 3-1-1-0, Meyer 2-0-1-0, Becker 2-1-0-0,
Freewalt 3-1-0-0, French 2-0-1-1, Youngpeter 3-0-1-1,
Ringwald 2-0-0-0, Nolan 2-0-0-0, Wood 0-0-0-0, Wisher
2-0-0-0, Carpenter 1-0-0-0; Totals: 22-3-4-2.
Crestview
Miller 4-1-1-0, Clifton 4-2-3-1, Owens 4-0-1-1, Roop
3-2-2-1, Simerman 2-2-0-0, Rolsten 3-1-1-0, Krouse
4-0-2-4, Rickard 2-0-0-0, Lippi 2-0-0-0, Gerardot 1-0-00, Stout 1-0-0-0; Totals: 30-8-12-7.
Score by Innings:
Spencerville 000 010 2 - 3 4 1
Crestview 004 310 x - 8 12 1
WP: Jordan Roop (CV) 4 innings 3 hits 3 walks one
hit by pitch one strikeout
LP: Jacob Meyer (SV) 3 innings 5 runs 5 hits 3
walks 3 strikeouts.
Double: Colby Clifton (CV), Jon Krouse (CV),
Jordan Miller (CV), Hunter French (SV).
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PAULDING (2-7) (ab-r-h-rbi)

Lupe Martinez p 3-0-0-1, James
Mourey rf 3-0-0-0 x-Corbin Edwards ph
1-0-1-0, Damon Egnor c 4-0-0-0, Preston
Johanns 3b 3-0-2-0 x-Dakota Bradford
pr 0-0-0-0, Aaron Mock cf 3-0-0-0, Noah
Gerschutz dh (Cade McGarvey 2b) 3-00-0, Alex Arellano ss 3-0-1-0, Marcus
Miller 1b 3-1-1-0, Cameron Doster lf
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Mahlie 3b 1-1-0-0, Kurt Wollenhaupt 2b
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party based on my wifes Slavic heritage.
My wife is a really good cook. No
one else makes fun of these foods,
many of which are common in the
U.S., but Jonah makes negative comments every time. I have told him that
its rude, and so has my wife.
We would hate not inviting him to
future parties with our usual crowd,
but it gets me upset when he does
this. My wife has actually prepared an
alternative meal for him so he wont
have to eat the heritage-style food.
He even makes snide comments when
I bring foods popular in other parts of
the U.S.
Abby, do we continue inviting him
or not? It is straining our friendship. -IN A FOOD FIGHT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEAR IN A FOOD FIGHT: Because Jonah has indicated that he
doesnt like the food at your parties,
stop inviting him. And because he
doesnt appreciate the effort when
you bring regional food to his home,
stop doing that, too. If he asks why he
wasnt included, feel free to give him
an unfiltered answer. If you visit
him, bring a generic house gift, such
as nuts, a box of candy, a bottle of
wine. If he doesnt accept it graciously, stop doing that, too.
With a friend like Jonah, it would
be better to socialize at a restaurant
that serves food he does like, or at an
activity that doesnt revolve around
food. I am amazed that you have tolerated his behavior this long.
DEAR ABBY: My wife has
gained a little weight and has become
self-conscious about how she looks. I
have told her shes still beautiful. We
havent been intimate in three months
and I think its because shes afraid
SIANA
DEAR LOVING HER: Before
jumping to conclusions about why
you and your wife havent been intimate, I think you should ask her directly. It may have nothing to do with
her weight -- and it could be something she should discuss with her gynecologist.
Of course, it never hurts to tell a
woman that shes beautiful because of
who she is in your eyes and that she
always will be. Its a song we women
never tire of hearing -- and the chorus
is always welcome music.
DEAR ABBY: My husband helps
with the kids and with the housework.
But he never remembers holidays and
special occasions. We have been married 15 years.
I have talked to him about how
hurtful this is, but it never helps. I
want him to think about me and put
some effort into getting me something. My friends say, How can you
complain? He helps you do housework! What do you think? -- WIFE
OF AN IMPERFECT HUSBAND
DEAR WIFE: If the problem is
that your husband doesnt know what
to buy for you, offer some suggestions. If he simply cant remember the
date -- and some spouses dont -- start
reminding him a week in advance.
If he still doesnt pop, then appreciate the fact that you have a husband
who tries every day to show you he
loves you by making your life easier.
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bids to Scott Mangas, PO Box 248, Ottoville, OH 45876 or
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Van Wert,
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ranch with$112,000-Elida
3 bedrooms and 1SD
full bath. Remod1Brick
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1 full
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Westcott place every

week? Without lifting
prints from the letter,
how will we ever know
who sent the notice to
the local radio station
that the Pancake Breakfast at the Presbyterian
Church had been canceled -- when it really
hadnt? We may never
get to the bottom of
that one. Some suspect
the owner of a local
restaurant whos been
complaining that all
these fundraising church
breakfasts kill her weekend breakfast business.
But that doesnt make
her a criminal. Besides,
she is a Presbyterian, so
it seems unlikely.
After
watching
all three CSIs, I do
have one question. And
its not about DNA or
blood-splatter patterns
or the proper way to
weigh someones brain
in the autopsy room.
It is this: Are any average-looking
people
hired by forensic labs, or
do you have to look like
a movie star to get a job?
If you just go by what
you see on CSI and
NCIS, it seems as if
every law enforcement
officer had to make an
important decision early on in their career:
whether to stay in law
enforcement or take up
high-fashion modeling.
What worries me is
that, at some point, as
these franchises keep
expanding, they will
start running out of
good-looking actors to
play crime scene investigators. By the time they
get to CSI: Nantucket and NCIS: Chillicothe, theyre going
to be down to facially
challenged actors.
But thats OK: In
that case, I might finally
get a chance to act. Ive
been told Id make a
good dead body.
And more than once.
(Contact Jim Mullen at
JimMullenBooks.com.)
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For Better or Worse
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Hagar the Horrible
Barney Google & Snuffy Smith
Todays
Horoscope
By Eugenia Last

The more irons you have
in the fire, the less effective
you will be. Choose the most
promising course and pursue
it with vigor and enthusiasm.
You have what it takes to go
the distance. Partnership deals
and contracts are looking good
this year. Hone your negotiating skills.
ARIES (March 21-April
19) -- Get rid of any negative
thoughts, and let your intuition guide you in a positive
direction. Forgive yourself for
past mistakes so that you can
move forward.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20) -- Trying to get information from others will cause
problems. Ferret out whatever data you deem necessary
on your own steam in order
to bypass aggravation and arguments. Avoid mishaps and
misinterpretation.
GEMINI (May 21-June
20) -- Positive change is imminent. You will have the
energy and stamina to fulfill
all of your tasks. Think of a
way to lower your stress level.
Break away from an unhealthy
relationship.
CANCER (June 21-July
22) -- Attending classes or
improving your job prospects
would be a step in the right
direction. Make sure that you
are totally committed to your
goal, or you will waste valuable time and money.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You will be confused by recent events. Determine how
you can benefit from the situation that has developed. Open
discussion will help you figure
out how to take the next step.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
-- Financial matters will prey
on your mind. Reduce your
spending and set a strict but
realistic budget. Putting in
overtime will be an important
step to help you improve your
cash flow.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
-- Promote and market yourself. Your hard work wont
be rewarded unless others
know what you have to offer.
Be proud of your accomplishments and honest about your
talents if you want to attract
positive attention.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
22) -- Collaboration in the
face of physical and mental
challenges will help you get
to know your business associates. Present your skills and
personality in a fun and positive manner.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) -- Avoid insecurity
by improving your self-image.
Try getting a new hairdo or
outfit, and set up a fitness routine that will lead to a healthier lifestyle.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- Unexpected developments will throw your plans
off-course. Someone with an
ulterior motive will try to discredit you, so be ready to answer any questions that arise.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
19) -- Your impressive insight
into trends will not go unnoticed. Nourish a current relationship by sharing your ideas
and dreams. A family secret
will be revealed.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March
20) -- Get your responsibilities taken care of before you
decide to socialize. It is in
your best interest to put any
past problems to rest before
starting something new.
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pictures
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comeback
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27 Nasty cut
31 VJ employer
32 Endangered trees
33 For Your
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resources
36 Under the
covers
38 Pop
39 Rajas
wife
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shape
41 Night
before
42 Rightful
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hair
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color
49 Copperheads kin
50 Brain
twisters
52 Old anesthetic
56 Seine
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up
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10A The Herald
WikiLeaks creates
archive of hacked
Sony documents
NEW YORK (AP)
Sonys hacking problems
arent over yet.
Whistleblower
site
WikiLeaks on Thursday put
hundreds of thousands of
emails and documents from
last years crippling cyberattack against Sony Pictures
Entertainment into a searchable online archive. Its the
latest blow for the entertainment and technology company struggling to get past the
attack, which the company
estimates caused millions in
damage.
The website founded by
Julian Assange said that its
database includes more than
170,000 emails from Sony
Pictures and a subsidiary, plus
more than 30,000 other documents.
Sony Pictures blasted
WikiLeaks for creating the
archive, saying the website
was helping the hackers disseminate stolen information.
We vehemently disagree
with WikiLeaks assertion that
this material belongs in the
public domain, the company
said in a statement.
But Assange said the documents should be available to
the public. Although they had
been online, it was in a compressed format that wasnt
easily searchable.
This archive shows the
inner workings of an influential multinational corporation, Assange said. It is
newsworthy and at the center
of a geo-political conflict. It
belongs in the public domain.
WikiLeaks will ensure it stays
there.
The WikiLeaks site lets
users find emails, documents
or an entire cache of files
through searches using keywords, people who sent or
received emails and types of
files. The site made a name for
itself in 2010 when it began
publishing diplomatic cables
leaked by Chelsea Manning,
formerly known as Bradley
Manning.
Assange is currently battling a detention order in
Sweden, where he is wanted
by prosecutors in an investigation of alleged sex crimes. He
has avoided being extradited
to Sweden by taking shelter
in the Ecuadorean Embassy in
London since 2012.
Secrecy shrouds decade-old

oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO (AP)
A blanket of fog lifts, exposing a band
of rainbow sheen that stretches for miles
off the coast of Louisiana. From the vantage point of an airplane, its easy to see
gas bubbles in the slick that mark the spot
where an oil platform toppled during a
2004 hurricane, triggering what might be
the longest-running commercial oil spill
ever to pollute the Gulf of Mexico.
Yet more than a decade after crude
started leaking at the site formerly operated by Taylor Energy Company, few people
even know of its existence. The company
has downplayed the leaks extent and
environmental impact, likening it to scores
of minor spills and natural seeps the Gulf
routinely absorbs.
An Associated Press investigation has
revealed evidence that the spill is far
worse than what Taylor or the government have publicly reported during
their secretive, and costly, effort to halt
the leak. Presented with APs findings,
that the sheen recently averaged about 91
gallons of oil per day across eight square
miles, the Coast Guard provided a new
leak estimate that is about 20 times greater
than one recently touted by the company.
Outside experts say the spill could be
even worse possibly one of the largest
ever in the Gulf.
Taylors oil was befouling the Gulf
for years in obscurity before BPs massive spill in mile-deep water outraged
the nation in 2010. Even industry experts
havent heard of Taylors slow-motion
spill, which has been leaking like a steady
trickle from a faucet, compared to the fire
hose that was BPs gusher.
Taylor, a company renowned in

Louisiana for the philanthropy of its
deceased founder, has kept documents
secret that would shed light on what it has
done to stop the leak and eliminate the
persistent sheen.
The Coast Guard said in 2008 the
leak posed a significant threat to the
environment, though there is no evidence
oil from the site has reached shore. Ian
MacDonald, a Florida State University
biological oceanography professor and
expert witness in a lawsuit against Taylor,
said the sheen presents a substantial
threat to the environment and is capable
of harming birds, fish and other marine
life.
Using satellite images and pollution
reports, the watchdog group SkyTruth
estimates between 300,000 and 1.4 million gallons of oil has spilled from the site
since 2004, with an annual average daily
leak rate between 37 and 900 gallons.
If SkyTruths high-end estimate of 1.4
million gallons is accurate, Taylors spill
would be about 1 percent the size of BPs,
which a judge ruled amounted to 134
million gallons. That would still make
the Taylor spill the 8th largest in the Gulf
since 1970, according to a list compiled
by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
The Taylor leak is just a great example of what I call a dirty little secret in
plain sight, said SkyTruth President John
Amos.
Taylor has spent tens of millions of dollars to contain and stop its leak, but it says
nothing can be done to completely halt the
chronic slicks.
Drivers with grade

school or some high school
education drive an average
of 19.9 miles and 32 minutes
daily, while college graduates drive an average of 37.2
miles and 58 minutes per
day;
Respondents who reported living in the country or a
small town reported driving
greater distances (estimated
12,264 miles driven annually) and spending a greater
amount of time driving than
people who described living
in a medium sized town or
a city (9,709 miles annually);
Motorists in the South
WASHINGTON (AP) The Florida postal carrier charged

Thursday with two federal crimes for steering his small gyrocopter through protected Washington airspace literally flew
under the radar to the lawn of the Capitol, Homeland Security
Secretary Jeh Johnson said as key lawmakers raised alarms
about security risks.
Doug Hughes, 61, was charged with violating restricted
airspace and operating an unregistered aircraft, crimes that
carry penalties of up to four years in prison and fines. He was
released from custody and allowed to return to Florida on
home detention. A federal magistrate judge ordered him not
to fly any aircraft and told him to stay away from Washington
except for court visits and keep clear of the White House and
Capitol while in town.
Hughes stunt, aimed at drawing attention to the need for
campaign finance reform, exposed a seam in the U.S. governments efforts to protect the White House, Capitol and other
vital federal buildings.
The stunt caused no injuries and few disruptions as Hughes
flew in low and slow, landing between the Capitol and its
reflecting pool in broad daylight on Wednesday. But lawmakers demanded explanations for how he managed to remain
undetected as he flew the lightweight craft all the way to
Capitol Hill from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Concerns were only magnified by the confirmation that
Hughes was interviewed in 2013 by the U.S. Secret Service,
which apparently determined he did not pose a threat, according to Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, top Democrat on
the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
I think that theres absolutely a gap, and its a very dangerous gap, with regard to our airspace, Cummings said. I dont
want people to get a message that they can just land anywhere.
Suppose there was a bomb or an explosive device on that air
vehicle? That could have been a major catastrophe.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called the
incident stunning, and Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, who
chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security, said he
would consider holding hearings.
These small aircraft or UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) devices
concern me because they could go undetected and cause damage,
so thats something were taking a look at, McCaul said.
But Johnson said its too soon to say whether security
changes are needed.
I want to know all the facts before I reach an assessment
of what can and should be done about gyrocopters in the
future, he told reporters on Capitol Hill.
Police: Muslims threw Christians overboard during Med voyage

ROME (AP) Italys migration
crisis took on a deadly new twist
Thursday as police in Sicily reported
that Muslim migrants had thrown 12
Christians overboard during a recent
crossing from Libya, and an aid group
said another 41 were feared drowned
in a separate incident.
Palermo police said they had
detained 15 people suspected in the
high seas assault, which they learned
of while interviewing tearful survivors from Nigeria and Ghana who
had arrived in Palermo Wednesday
morning after being rescued at sea by
the ship Ellensborg.
The 15 were accused of multiple homicide aggravated by religious
hatred, police said in a statement.

The survivors said they had boarded a rubber boat April 14 on the
Libyan coast with 105 passengers
aboard, part of the wave of migrants
taking advantage of calm seas and
warm weather to make the risky
crossing from Libya, where most
smuggling operations originate.
During the crossing, the migrants
from Nigeria and Ghana believed
to be Christians were threatened
with being abandoned at sea by some
15 other passengers from the Ivory
Coast, Senegal, Mali and Guinea
Bissau.
Eventually the threat was carried out and 12 were pushed over-
board. The statement said the motive

was that the victims professed the
Christian faith while the aggressors
were Muslim.
The surviving Christians, the
statement said, only managed to stay
on board by forming a human chain
to resist the assault.
Earlier Thursday, the International
Organization of Migration said
four migrants who were picked up
in recent days by the Italian Navy
reported a shipwreck to aid workers
after arriving in the Italian port of
Trapani Thursday. Their boat had
originally been carrying 45 people;
the others are presumed dead.
The IOM said the migrants
Drive
Homeland chief: Gyrocopter

came in under the radar
two Nigerians, a Ghanaian and one

Nigerien were found floating in
the sea by a helicopter and were
rescued by the Italian Naval ship
Foscari. They had left Tripoli in Libya
on Saturday and stayed adrift for four
days. The location of the rescue was
not immediately known.
The new tragedies come just
days after aid agencies reported 400
presumed dead in the sinking of
another ship near the Libyan coast.
The deaths have raised calls for a
more robust search and rescue of
the seas between Libya and Europe
amid a surge in migration between
the Middle East and Africa toward
Italy.
March
drive the most (11,826 miles
annually), while those in
the Northeast drive the least
(8,468 miles annually) and
Midwest motorists are somewhere in the middle at 9,819
miles annually;
On average, Americans
drive fewer miles on the
weekend than on the weekdays; Thursday (32.9 miles)
and Wednesday (32 miles)
are the busiest weekdays for
drivers;
Americans drive the
least during winter months
(January through March) at
25.7 miles daily and the most
during the summer months
(July through September) at
30.6 miles daily; and
About one-third of all

drivers did not drive at all the
day before they were interviewed.
When combined with
available crash data, this
new data will allow us to
conduct unique, timely
studies on crash rates for
the first time, Kissinger
detailed. The studies will
permit us to identify specific problems and evaluate various safety countermeasures to a degree never
before possible.
In addition, survey data
indicated that 58 percent of
households had the same
number of vehicles as drivers, 28 percent of households
had more vehicles than drivers and 14 percent had more

drivers than vehicles.
The American Driving
Survey is an ongoing study
by the AAA Foundation
for Traffic Safety and the
Urban Institute comprised
of statistical information
gathered from phone interviews with 3,319 respondents aged 16 and older.
The data is derived from
the detailed information
respondents volunteered
about their driving experience the day before the
interview.
To read the full survey,
visit aaafoundation.org.
Pet
1) Crate train your dog. In your
absence, dogs often become lonely,
anxious or bored. What dogs do to
soothe or entertain themselves while
youre away is often detrimental to
their health. Keep them and your possessions safe! Dogs were den animals
in the wild; close enclosures are their
home and they provide security for
them when youre gone.
2) Hang up your purse/briefcase/
backpack. Consider the following
contents that may be found in these
hand bags: prescription drugs, NSAIDs
(e.g.Tylenol), sugar-free gum (xylitol),
coins, cell phone batteries and snacksized raisin boxes. All of the above can
be intriguing, yet deadly to snoopy pets.
3) Store human medications away
from pet medications. All veterinarians receive phone calls from panicked
pet owners who accidentally give their
pet their own human medication (e.g.
heart and blood pressure medications,
anti-depressants and NSAIDs). This
accidental pet poisoning comes with
both distress and guilt, but is readily
avoided by storing human and pet medications in totally different areas.
4) Store weekly pill holders in elevated, secured cabinets. Bear in mind

that the noise these plastic pill containers make mimics that of a pet chew toy
that rattles. This fun discovery by a
curious pet often results in intoxication
with an array of vitamins and medications, multiplying the severity of the pet
poisoning exponentially.
5) Stop storing pills in plastic bags.
These temporary storage containers when tossed without thinking into
open suitcases are easy game for pets
because of their hugely magnified sense
of smell.
6) Keep chewable pet medications
out of reach. The trend in veterinary
medicine has been to make pet medications as palatable as possible, especially
NSAIDs, heart and heartworm preventive medications and joint supplements
that pets take regularly. When pets
smell a tasty, familiar aroma, consuming the entire bottle is a no-brainer.
7) Supervise pets when in garages
and outdoors. These areas harbor multiple pet poisons, including rodenticides,
fertilizers, gasoline, motor oil, kerosene, antifreeze, compost and poisonous plants. Secure these items up high
in cabinets and closely supervise pets
when they are outside. Better yet, keep

pets out of garages entirely.
8) Put your veterinarians and the
ASPCA APCCs phone numbers on
your speed dial. This will give you
ready access to emergency advice 24/7.
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Center number is 888-426-4435. Time
is of the essence when it comes to pet
poisonings!
9) Download the FREE ASPCA
APCC app. This is a simple process
that gives you fast, easy access to common pet toxicities in a user-friendly app
for your cell phone. With the press of
a widget, you are seconds away from
searching by species and the name of
the intoxicant that your pet ingested.
As for Emma and Beans, fondly
dubbed The Raisinettes, both are
being carefully observed, repeatedly
monitored, and are currently doing well
due to Jos quick thinking and actions.
Dr. Bonnie Jones co-owns Delphos
Animal Hospital with her husband,
John H. Jones, DVM who once accidentally gave his dogs epilepsy medication
to another dog in the family. Tip #10:
always be certain to have fresh hydrogen peroxide available.

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Consumers are also
spending cautiously. Many
Americans appear to be saving the windfall from lower
prices at the pump or using it
to pay down debt.
Retail sales rose in March,
the Commerce Department
said Tuesday, but the increase
was driven largely by auto

sales and came after three
months of declines.
Many economists now
forecast that the economy
will grow at a 1-percent
annual rate in the first three
months of this year, or less.
Thats down from 2.2 percent
in the final three months of
last year.
Trivia
Answers to Thursdays questions:

The falcon inspired the centuries-old proverb, A
bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. In the days
of medieval falconry, the bird was worth more in hand
that two birds (of prey) in the bush.
Cedric Gibbons, the MGM art director who
designed the coveted Oscar statue, won 11 of his 37
nominations for an Oscar. His first for Art Direction
for The Bridge at San Luis Rey in 1930; his last, for
Somebody Up There Likes Me in 1957.
Todays questions:
What Nazi leader was the last state prisoner to be
confined to Englands Tower of London?
What was the greatest number of stripes displayed
on an official American flag?
Answers in Mondays Herald.
The Outstanding National Debt as Thursday
evening was $18,154,165,093,362.
The estimated population of the United States is
320,402,052, so each citizens share of this debt is
$56,661.
The National Debt has continued to increase
an average of $2.25 billion per day since Sept. 30,
2012.
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Eating what
you sow
The dos and donts of

backyard fire pits
Once a rarity, fire pits have

grown increasingly popular in
recent years, as more and more
homeowners turn their homes
into private oases. Fire pits run
the gamut from the very simple
to the more elaborate, and the fire
pits homeowners choose often
depend on the space they have
available as well as their budgets.
But even homeowners without
any space or budget constraints
should give careful consideration
to which fire pit they ultimately install, especially if they plan to make that installation themselves. The following are some dos and donts of fire pits for those homeowners about to add
this relaxing and popular accessory to their backyards.
DO confirm you can legally build a fire pit in your yard. Fire pits have become so commonplace that homeowners may think there are no regulations governing their construction.
However, its still best to confirm with your local government planning or zoning offices if you
can build a fire pit and if any restrictions apply.
DONT proceed with the project until you have been granted official approval. Assuming
you have the go-ahead to build a fire pit is not the same thing as knowing you have been approved. Starting early could result in fines if it turns out you arent allowed to have a fire pit.
But you may also begin building a bigger fire pit than the local government allows, and that
could be money down the drain later. Wait until you get official word before you proceed with
the project.
DO build on flat ground. The fire pit should be built on flat ground to reduce risk of accident and/or injury. A fire pit built on flat ground also means everyone can enjoy it comfortably
and equally once the project is finished. If the ground around the pit is not flat, some people
may be forced to sit crooked or lean forward just to enjoy the pit.
DONT build near flammable structures. Build the fire pit far enough away from existing
structures, such as your home, garage or shed, so flickering flames do not catch some wind
and lead to disaster. Before building in a given spot, monitor the wind patterns for a few days
by sitting in a lawn chair at the spot you ultimately want the fire pit to be. If you notice the
wind is blowing toward your house, you will want to choose another area for the pit so smoke
from the fire will not be blowing into your home every night.
DO choose the right size. The size of your fire pit will depend on the space you have available, but even if you have a vast swath of space, keep in mind that professional contractors
typically recommend building a fire pit no bigger than 44 inches wide. Anything larger can be
unsightly and may not appeal to prospective buyers down the road. In addition, an especially
large fire pit may result in potentially unruly flames that can present a fire hazard.
DONT go it alone if your DIY skills are suspect. Installing a fire pit is a relatively inexpensive DIY job, but that does not mean anyone can do it. Ground needs to be excavated and the
slope of the yard must be measured so the fire pit is safe and functional for years to come. If
your DIY skills are not up to snuff, hire a professional contractor so your backyard oasis does
not become a costly headache.
A fire pit can turn a boring backyard into a relaxing retreat. But homeowners must adhere
to the dos and donts of fire pits to ensure their retreat is something they can enjoy for years
to come.
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For the must-have-sun herbs infused in Italian cuisine, edible gardens typically contain
basil, oregano, garlic fennel, chamomile and
cilantro. Herbs that tolerate partial shade,
dappled shade or high shade include ginger,
the mints (Chocolate peppermint and Pineapple) dill and parsley. Fennel, chives and
sage add color and taste to baked potatoes
and roasted dishes.
Many annual, perennial, tree and shrub
flowers are edible and bring lively flavors,
colors and textures to salads, soups, casseroles and other dishes. They have been used
for centuries to make tea, soup, pie and stirfry. Edible annual blooms include pansies,
violas, petunias, garden salvia, marigolds
and tuberous begonias; perennials include
babys breath, dandelions, borage, tulips, red
clover and hollyhocks; and trees and shrubs
include apple, hibiscus, elderberry, plum,
honeysuckle and lilac.
Some flowers are high in nutrition as well.
For example, roses especially rose hips
are very high in vitamin C, marigolds and
nasturtiums also contain vitamin C and dandelion blossoms contain vitamins A and C.
Edible gardens may also include mushrooms and the most common mycelia
grown for eating raw and/or cooking with are
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basil, bok choi, red amaranth, arugula, broccoli and mustard greens.
Edible gardens contain a variety of staple vegetables and fruits which grow well in
small to medium spaces and includes sweet
corn, cucumbers, egg plant, muskmelon,
slicing and cherry tomatoes, watermelon,
zucchini, leaf lettuce, radish, swiss chard,
Lacinato kale and sweet peas.
There is a growing interest in miniature
blueberry and raspberry fruit bushes that
perform well in containers. For the edible
gardener, its a great way to have fresh fruit
available right at the back door.
The most popular herbs grown in an edible garden include basil, garlic, dill, mint,
fennel, cilantro, oregano, chives, chamomile,
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of their property to grow a natural looking,
vibrant and colorful panoply of foods. The
trend in Foodscaping includes the implementation and maintenance of a variety of
unique garden structures to grow veggies,
fruit trees, fruit shrubs, herbs, edible flowers
and mushrooms.
Vertical garden towers, raised beds, decorative planters and pots, up an arbor and
woolly pockets serve as space-saving, unique
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and vegetables. Integrating patio furniture
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The flowers are blooming, and the grass has begun to grow anew, making spring a
great time for homeowners to once again turn their attention to landscaping. Those
who arent looking forward to dusting off their lawnmowers and rethreading their
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the size of the property, that can take an hour or more. Add the time it takes to clean
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lawn or poorly draining areas, and they also can make recommendations on plants
expect to devote a significant chunk of their weekends to caring for their lawns. Lawn
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Secrets to keeping an organized shed

Despite other intentions, homeowners often turn their garages into storage centers
for random, little-used items, leaving little to no room for the tools and even vehicles
that actually belong in a garage. Such homeowners may turn to sheds to store their garage overflow and keep yard equipment at the ready, but storage sheds are not immune
to clutter, and homeowners may find the very structure erected to keep them organized
requires a bit of organization itself.
A well-organized shed can save homeowners time and energy, as it's easy to abandon
or delay a project if you can't find that pair of work gloves you stashed. The first step
to any organizing project is to take everything out of the shed and determine just what
needs to go back in. Items that do not belong in the shed should be moved to their rightful locations or tossed in the trash if they're no longer needed. Make a pile of anything
that will be kept, a separate one for donations and a third for garbage. Take inventory of
what you have so you know whether you're missing any items or you have something and
do not need to purchase another.
Now that the entire shed is empty, you can assess just how much room you have.
Utilizing vertical and overhead space effectively can free up areas on the floor for larger
equipment.
Shelving, racks, pegboards and any other materials that enable you to hang or store
items off the floor are good investments. Visit your nearby home improvement retailer
to find items that can simplify your storage. You also may be able to put scrap wood to
use to make your own storage shelves or a work bench. Extra kitchen cabinets can be
installed in the shed to organize additional items.
In order to remember where items go, label or sort them accordingly. Some people
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they can be placed back in the same spot after use. This also serves as a visual reminder
of which tools are missing and which ones need to be purchased.
Don't forget to utilize shed doors as additional storage space. Hang frequently used
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Telling The Tri-Countys Story Since 1869

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Vol. 145 No. 216

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number of people collecting benefits fell

offs. The average has fallen 11 percent in the

Wiecharts March for Babies ambassadors

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Americans drive an average of 29.2 miles per day

Study: High school smoking fell as e-cigarette use boomed

national survey of about 22,000

to determine how harmful they are.

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For The Record

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GABERDIEL, Helen L., 81, of McMillan, Michigan,

Nancy Spencer, editor

coached by David Hoehn,

Two Delphos residents

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The laser sends powerful

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