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50 daily www.delphosherald.com By ANDREW TAYLOR The Associated Press WASHINGTON Capping a full retreat by House GOP leaders, Congress will convene today in hopes of approving a stopgap measure renewing payroll tax cuts for every worker and unemployment benefits for millions despite serious opposition among some tea party Republicans. Todays unusual session, if all goes according to plan, will send a bill to President Barack Obama to become law for two months and put off until January a fight over how to pay for the 2 percentage point tax cut, extend jobless benefits averaging around $300 a week and prevent doctors from absorbing a big cut in Medicare payments. Those goals had been embraced by virtually every lawmaker in the House and Senate, but had been derailed in a quarrel over demands by House Republicans for immediate negotiations on a long-term extension bill. Senate leaders of both parties had tried to barter such an agreement among themselves a week ago but failed, instead agreeing upon a 60-day measure to buy time for talks next year. The decision by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to cave in to the Senate came after days of criticism from Obama and

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Democrats. But perhaps more tellingly, GOP stalwarts like strategist Karl Rove and the Wall St. Journal editorial board warned that if the tax cuts were allowed to expire, Republicans would take a political beating that would harm efforts to unseat Obama next year. Todays House and Senate sessions are remarkable. Both chambers have recessed for the holidays but leaders in both parties are trying to pass the short-term agreement under debate rules that would allow any individual member of Congress to derail the pact, at least for a time. The developments were a See CONGRESS, page 3

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Due to the Christmas and New Years holidays falling on a Sunday, The Delphos Herald will not publish on Monday or Jan. 2. There will be publications on Tuesday and Jan. 3. Post offices will be closed and there will be no regular mail delivery Monday and Jan. 2. Most post office, station and branch retail operations will close at noon on both Saturday and New Years Eve. There will be regular mail delivery on Saturday and New Years Eve and regular mail delivery and retail hours will resume on Tuesday and Jan. 3. Holiday schedule: Delphos Public Library - Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Monday Speedway - Fifth Street, regular hours; Main Street, regular hours Circle K - Regular hours The Point Marathon - Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Christmas Day Bellmanns Party Shop - Open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day Suevers Townhouse Open 8-7 on Christmas Eve, 11-8 on Christmas Day Niedeckens Carry Out - Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day Delphos Discount Drugs - regular hours Christmas Eve, closed Monday Chiefs Supermarket - regular hours ACE Hardware - Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day Tri-County Do-It Center - Closing Christmas Eve at noon, closed Christmas Day and following Monday Sunny Saturday with high in upper 30s. See page 2.

Superior Federal Credit Union Delphos Branch Manager Alisah Reaman gives a $2,000 donation to Community Unity leader the Rev. David Howell and Mayor Michael Gallmeier. Superior Federal Credit Union made year is just one small way we can make a $41,000 in holiday donations to 17 local difference. non-profit agencies in Allen, Auglaize and Community Unity, The Delphos Putnam counties. These donations are in Community Christmas Project Angel proaddition to the more than $100,000 Superior gram and the Delphos Museum of Postal already donated to non-profits in the sur- History each received donations. rounding community in 2011. Our primary goals were to get money As a community-based financial insti- for shelter or utilities, food and Christmas tution, we are seeing first-hand the dif- gifts for children into local residents hands ficult times our community has faced as quickly as possible, Superior Marketing in 2011, President & CEO of Superior Director Kurt Neeper. We specifically Phil Buell said. Our Board of Directors chose these charities because of their track wanted to do something special for the record of getting these funds into the hands residents in the communities we serve of those who need it most in the shortest and providing direct support this time of amount of time.

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Tim Mericle, a monument artist at Delphos Granite Works, draws a scene on black granite using the diamond etching method.

Mericles life work memorialized in stone

BY STACY TAFF staff@delphosherald.com DELPHOS While most artists use paper or canvas as a base for their artwork, Delphos resident Tim Mericle uses stone. As a monument artist at Delphos Granite Works, Mericle is entrusted with memorializing departed loved ones using black granite and an engraving tool. The tool I use is basically an engraving pen with a diamond point on the tip, Mericle said. You draw on the black granite by taking the polish off with the diamond tip. One of the great things about this method is you can add color with paint. After youve painted an area, you scrape it and it takes off any paint left on the black polish. The rest of the paint adheres to the areas youve etched. Mericle says his journey into the world of art began in 1963 when he left the U.S. Navy after serving four years. I just knew thats what I wanted to do when I got out, he said. I ended up taking various classes in Dayton at the University of Dayton, Dayton Art Institute and Sinclair College. After that, I worked as a commercial artist. I was at Birkmeier Monuments over on Canal Street for 17 years before I came to work here at Delphos Granite Works. Ive been here for 20 years. With years of experience behind him, Mericle doesnt find his work all that challenging anymore. However, difficulties do occasionally crop up. The most difficult thing for me is getting the right kind of input from customers, he said. Sometimes I dont have much to go on

I love every part of this job. Its great because you really do have to know how to draw and you need to be an accomplished artist. I never get bored because each project is different from the next; theres always a different job to do and the variety keeps it interesting.
Tim Mericle and I have to make a silk purse out of a sows ear, so to speak. Another thing is you cant make a mistake, he added. If I messed something up on this, they would have to take it back over to Fort Wayne to be re-polished and Id have to start all over again. Thats pretty costly. Fortunately, that doesnt happen to me often. Mericle considers himself blessed to be able to spend his days doing something he loves. I love every part of this job. Its great because you really do have to know how to draw and you need to be an accomplished artist, he said. I never get bored because each project is different from the next; theres always a different job to do and the variety keeps it interesting. Mericle lives in Delphos with his wife, Becky.

Kurt Neeper of Superior Federal Credit Union, left, gives Delphos Museum of Postal History Director Gary Levitt a donation.

The Union Bank continued its annual food drive tradition this year by using the 12 locations as collection sites for canned and boxed goods and toiletries. Employees and customers were encouraged to help their neighbors by donating non-perishable items. The bank also gave a monetary donation to 11 individual local food pantries in order to stock the shelves with additional needed items. Above from left, Gary Ricker, AVP/lender Union Bank Delphos; Dennis Hickey, St. Vincent DePaul, Barb Haggard, Interfaith Thrift Shop; Jenny Schulte, Bank One teller and Doris Neumeier, AVP/ office manager Union Bank Delphos participate in the donation presentation.

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Delphos Herald Circulation Manager Tiffany Brantley, left, recently dropped off a $250 cash and non-perishables donation to Ken and Lois Blankemeyer at the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The offering was from the newspapers Caring and Sharing program.

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Twin suicide bombs shake Syrian capital, kill 40

By ALBERT AJI and ZEINA KARAM The Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Twin suicide car bomb blasts ripped through an upscale Damascus district today, targeting heavily guarded intelligence buildings and killing at least 40 people, Syrian authorities said. The blasts came a day after an advance team of Arab League observers arrived in the country to monitor Syrias promise to end its crackdown on protesters demanding the ouster of President Bashar Assad. Government officials took the observers to the scene of the explosions and said it backed their longtime claims that the turmoil is not a popular uprising but the work of terrorists. The blasts were the first such suicide bombings in Syria since the uprising began in March, adding new and ominous dimensions to a conflict that has already taken the country to the brink of civil war. We said it from the beginning, this is terrorism. They are killing the army and civilians, Deputy Foreign Minister Faysal Mekdad told reporters outside the headquarters of the General Intelligence Agency, where bodies still littered the ground. State TV said initial investigations indicated possible involvement by the alQaida terror network. Alongside him, the head of the observer advance team, Sameer Seif el-Yazal, said, We are here to see the facts on the ground. ... What we are seeing today is regretful, the important thing is for things to calm down. An opposition leader raised doubts over the authorities version of events, suggesting the regime was trying to make its case to the observers. Omar Idilbi, a member of the Syrian National Council, an umbrella group of regime opponents, called the explosions very mysterious because they happened in heavily guarded areas that are difficult to be penetrated by a car. The presence of the Arab League advance team of observers pushed the regime to give this story in order

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France recommends removal of risky breast implants

By ANGELA CHARLTON The Associated Press PARIS Tens of thousands of women with risky, French-made breast implants should have them removed at the states expense, Frances health minister recommended today, in an unprecedented move that could have implications across Europe and South America. Xavier Bertrand said the mass removals were preventive and not urgent, and French health officials said analyses so far have found no link between the pre-filled silicone gel implants and nine cases of cancer among women implanted with them. But Bertrand, in a statement, cited an unusually high risk that the implants could rupture and leak a questionable type of silicone gel into the wearers body. Health authorities in Britain where even more women have the implants than in France said today that for now they see no reason to take similar action. Questions remain about the logistics and final costs of the removals. Francois Godineau, a top official in the French national health service, estimated it could deplete French government coffers by (euro) 60 million ($78 million) at a time when the country is teetering on a brink of a new recession and struggling to tame state debt. Investigators say the company Poly Implant Prothese used cheaper industrial silicone for the implants instead of medical silicone to save money. The implants were pulled from the market last year and the company is being liquidated. As a preventive measure not of an urgent nature, (French authorities) recommend that the removal of these implants, even those

to scare the committee from moving around Syria, he said, though he stopped short of accusing the regime in the blasts. The second message is an attempt to make the Arab League and international public opinion believe that Syria is being subjected to acts of terrorism by members of alQaida. The blasts went off outside the main headquarters of the General Intelligence Agency and a branch of the military intelligence, two of the most powerful of Syrias multiple intelligence bodies. Outside the two buildings, mutilated and torn bodies lay amid rubble, twisted debris and burned cars in Damascus upscale Kfar Sousa district. Bystanders and ambulance workers used blankets and stretchers to carry bloodstained bodies into vehicles. All the windows were shattered in the nearby state security building, which was targeted by the other bomb. The two blasts went off within moments of each other at 10:15 local time (0815GMT) today, a weekend day, echoing across the city.

Virginia Meyer, 69, of Cridersville, died Wednesday at St. Ritas Medical Center. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, where further arrangements are incomplete.

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Wal-Mart pulls formula after baby dies in Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Wal-Mart and health officials awaited tests Thursday on a batch of powdered infant formula that was removed from more than 3,000 stores nationwide after a Missouri newborn who consumed it apparently died from a rare infection. The source of the bacteria that caused the infection has not been determined, but it occurs naturally in the environment and in plants such as wheat and rice. The most worrisome appearances have been in dried milk and powdered formula, which is why manufacturers routinely test for the germs. Wal-Mart pulled the Enfamil Newborn formula from shelves as a precaution following the death of little Avery Cornett in the southern Missouri town of Lebanon. The formula has not been recalled, and the manufacturer said tests showed the batch was negative for the bacteria before it was shipped. Additional tests were under way. We decided it was best to remove the product until we learn more, Wal-Mart spokeswoman Dianna Gee said. It could be returned to the shelves. Customers who bought for-

FLEMING, Helen Louise, 81, of Rockford, Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Rockford, the Rev. Ken Alt officiating. Burial will be in Willshire Cemetery, Willshire. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater, or to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, Celina. Condolences may be left at ketchamripley.com.

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By MICHAEL BIESECKER The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Former presidential candidate John Edwards says he has been diagnosed with a medical condition that would make it difficult for him to attend his approaching criminal trial over campaign finances and is asking for it to be delayed. In a motion filed Thursday, Edwards lawyers asked a federal judge to delay the start of the Jan. 30 trial for at least two months. They did not disclose his illness and filed sealed records with the court. The Defendant has a medical issue ... that will prevent a trial of this matter during the January 2012 Criminal Term, the motion says. The failure to grant a continuance would be likely to result in a miscarriage of justice.

not showing signs of deterioration, be proposed, the statement said. It added that the costs of removal would be footed by Frances national health care system presumably solely for French patients. One reason for the drastic measure is the uncertainty about the contents of the silicone gel used and the risks it poses to internal organs. Also, standard mammograms and ultrasounds do not always indicate that an implant has ruptured, and many women may be walking around unknowingly with burst implants. Some 30,000 of women in France, and tens of thousands more in Britain, Italy, Spain, Portugal and other countries in Europe and South America have had implants made by PIP. The implants in question were not sold in the U.S.

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Members of the defense team could not immediately be reached for comment. Federal prosecutors did not take a position on the medical issue. However, prosecutors filed a separate motion opposing another Edwards request for more time to prepare. Prosecutors said they are ready to try Edwards on six felony and misdemeanor counts related to nearly $1 million from wealthy donors used to help hide his pregnant mistress during his 2008 run for the While House. Edwards, a Democrat, denies knowingly violating the law and has pleaded not guilty. The start date of the trial has already been put back once after Edwards said he needed more time to prepare his defense and attend his daughters wedding. Edwards appeared healthy last week at a pretrial hearing in the case.

Melanie Amaro wins The X Factor

By DERRIK J. LANG The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Melanie Amaro has The X Factor. The powerful 19-year-old vocalist from Sunrise, Fla., won the Fox talent competition Thursday over soulful 30-year-old singer Josh Krajcik of Wooster. Amaro, who was mentored by judge Simon Cowell and was at one point eliminated then reinstated to the contest, was awarded the grand prize: a $5 million recording contract and a starring role in a Pepsi commercial. Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God, Amaro

mula in 12.5-ounce cans with the lot number ZP1K7G have the option of returning them for a refund or exchange, Gee said. The product is not exclusive to Wal-Mart. The manufacturer, Mead Johnson Nutrition, declined to answer questions about whether formula from that batch was distributed to other stores. Were highly confident in the safety and quality of our products, said Christopher Perille, a spokesman for the company based in the Chicago suburb of Glenview. A second infant fell ill late last month after consuming several different types of powdered baby formula, but that child recovered, health officials said. Powdered infant formula is not sterile, and experts have said there are not adequate methods to completely remove or kill all bacteria that might creep into formula before or during production. Preliminary hospital tests indicated that Avery died of a rare infection caused by bacteria known as Cronobacter sakazakii. The infection can be treated with antibiotics, but its deemed extremely dangerous to babies less than 1 month old and those born premature.

Student leaves $172,000 violin on bus

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Police are asking for the publics help recovering a rare violin worth $172,000 that was left on board a Boston-toPhiladelphia bus by a groggy music student from Taiwan. Philadelphia police say the instrument was left in an overhead bin on a Megabus late Tuesday. Muchen Hsieh tells KYWTV she noticed she didnt have the violin after getting picked up by the family hosting her visit to the Philadelphia area. She called the bus company but was told the instrument hadnt been found. Hsieh says a Taiwanese culture foundation lent her the violin as she studies at the New England Conservatory in Boston. It was made in 1835 by Vincenzo Jorio in Naples. Lt. John Walker says the instrument can be returned to Philadelphia police, no questions asked.

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repeated after host Steve Jones announced her as the champion. Despite continued prodding from Jones, an overly emotional Amaro couldnt quite formulate words when she was revealed to have captured the most viewer votes, and she struggled through tears to reprise Beyonces Listen, the soaring ballad that Amaro crooned at her audition and on Wednesdays final performance round. I want to say, America, thank you for giving this girl an opportunity, said Cowell. Krajcik, the struggling single father who delivered a stripped down rendition of At Last for his final routine, seemed content with his status as X Factor runner-up to Amaro, who was born in the British Virgin Islands. Melanie deserves it, Krajcik said. She has a wonderful voice. I had such an incredible experience here. I got to be myself, sing what I want to sing, and I couldnt be happier. Chris Rene, the recovering 28-year-old singer-rapper from Santa Cruz, Calif., came in third place. Before the winner was unveiled, the three finalists crooned classic Christmas tunes, and Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder, Leona Lewis, Pitbull, Ne-Yo and 50 Cent performed various songs with former contestants. Amaro and Krajcik also dueted on David Bowies Heroes.

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Ohio State fans not biting on deals to Florida for Gator Bowl
COLUMBUS (AP) Ohio State University football fans are cool to the idea of visiting Florida in early January for the Gator Bowl, following a dismal year for the program. Travel pros in the Columbus area tell The Columbus Dispatch that business is slow for charters and other package deals for the Jan. 2 game against Florida in Jacksonville. This is our 29th year of selling bowl packages, and this is one of the slowest ones weve ever had, said George Kun, of George Kun Travel. Certainly, the problems this season and this last piece of negative news are going to put a bad taste in everyones mouth. Travel agents are lamenting lost bowl travel revenues that are usually a big part of their annual business. And next year, there will be none at all, because of the one-year bowl ban imposed recently by the NCAA because of a memorabilia-for-tattoos scandal that led to a coaching change. Typically, a bowl game is 25 to 30 percent of my annual revenue, said Ike Reynolds of Reynolds Travel. He said he usually would have 140 travelers or more for a bowl trip, but so far has only 50 committed. The Columbus Airport Authority says there are six chartered airplanes four of them carrying the team and

Students in Diane Langals first-grade class at Ottoville Elementary include, front from left, Reese Looser, Danielle Swint, Grant Leis, Arin Elston and Kylin Edelbrock; row two, Julia Schleeter, Carli Martz, Michael Deitering, Hannah Brinkman and Madison Tumblinson; and back, Quentin Vela, Jericho Kious, Destinie Davis, Carson Hunter, Elise Kramer, Kellen Schlagbaum, Trent Kortokrax, Carter Horstman and Langhals.

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE (AP) Police say a bomb scare that closed part of an eastern Ohio shopping mall for hours was caused by a busted cell phone being mailed back to the company. Belmont County Sheriff Fred Thompson tells multiple media outlets a maintenance worker heard a beeping or ticking Thursday morning coming from a mailbox outside the Ohio Valley Mall. Authorities were summoned, including a bomb squad that had to come from Columbus, about 110 miles west of the mall in St. Clairsville.

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OSU band booked to fly to Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl. There were 10 last year for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, and 28 the previous year to fly to Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes had a lackluster season on the field and head to a bowl match-up of two 6-6 teams. Its a rematch of sorts of the BCS title game won five years ago by Florida, then coached by OSUs new coach Urban Meyer.

nation, according to the Ohio Engineers Association. While we must certainly not underIt is no secret that Ohios mine the importance of public economy could use a jolt. The safety, we should also not be mission of the 129th General so afraid to act that we let a Assembly from Day One great opportunity pass us by. Knowledge about has been to get hydraulic fracturing Ohioans back to has increased over work, and just as the years, and the important, attractmethod is safer now ing entrepreneurs than ever before. to establish their Adequate oversight businesses within measures are also our borders. in place. Last year, There has the previous General recently been Assembly passed increased optione of the strictest mism about the laws in the nation economic and proWachtmann dealing with drilling duction value of the development of Ohios and fracking. Now I think it is impornatural resources. We are learning more each day about tant to let the free market go the vast oil and natural gas to work using the technology reserves under our feet, par- and developing the resourcticularly under the eastern es. According to the Ohio portion of the state. Tapping Petroleum Council, the Utica these reserves, which is Shale may contain up to 5.6 already being done in neigh- billion barrels of oil. Investors boring Pennsylvania, has the from across the country potential to create thousands have expressed interest and of jobs in the state, gener- optimism in Ohios natural ate billions of dollars for our resource development. The Ohio House is commitlocal economies and hopefully help in the effort to reduce ted to revitalizing the states the countrys dependency on economy, and the development of natural resources foreign oil. To extract natural gas and has presented us with a great oil, drillers utilize a drilling opportunity to put Ohioans technique known as hydraulic back to work. Of course, no fracturingmore commonly action should be taken withreferred to as fracking. The out a full understanding of process has been criticized for environmental concerns, but using vast amounts of water the fracking process has an and small amounts of toxic outstanding track record of chemicals. Some people fear success. Failure to move forward the possibility of these chemicals contaminating drinking on this opportunity would be a mistake. water. Statistics and history, howRep. Wachtmann may be ever, should help to ease these concerns. Since the early reached by calling 614-4661950s, greater than 80,000 3760, e-mailing District75@ wells have been drilled in Ohio ohr.state.oh.us, or writing to using the fracking process State Rep. Lynn Wachtmann, without a single confirmed 77 South High Street, case of groundwater contami- Columbus, Ohio 43215.

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CLEVELAND (AP) A nursing assistant has pleaded guilty in the nursing home abuse of an Alzheimers patient whose son recorded the mistreatment on a video camera hidden in an air purifier in the womans room. The Plain Dealer reports 26-year-old Maria Karban of Cleveland pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault Thursday in Cuyahoga County and faces up to six months in jail. Her attorney declined comment until the sentencing next month. Karban and another nursing aide are accused of abusing 78-year-old Esther Piskor between April 8 and May 15 at a at MetroHealth Medical Center facility. Forty-five-year-old Virgen Caraballo of Cleveland pleaded guilty last month to seven felony counts of patient abuse or neglect and also is to be sentenced in January.

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and Boehner did not give anyone time to respond. There was still carping among tea party freshmen upset that GOP leaders had yielded. Even though there is plenty of evidence this is a bad deal for America ... the House has caved yet again to the president and Senate Democrats, Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., said. We were sent here with a clear set of instructions from the American people to put an end to business as usual in Washington, yet here we are being asked to sign off on yet another gimmick. Almost forgotten in the firestorm is that McConnell and Boehner had extracted a major victory last week, winning a provision that would require Obama to make a swift decision on whether to approve construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would bring Canadian oil to the U.S. and create thousands of construction jobs. To block the pipeline, Obama would have to declare that is not in the nations interest. Obama wanted to put the decision off until after the 2012 election. House Republicans did win one concession in addition to a promise that Senate Democrats would name negotiators on the one-year House measure: a provision to ease concerns that the 60-day extension would be hard for payroll processing companies to implement.

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Friday, December 23, 2011

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Christmas comes, but once a year is enough.

American proverb

US concedes mistakes in Pakistani deaths

By LOLITA BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON After 10 years of war in Afghanistan, a persistent lack of trust between the U.S. and Pakistan still complicates operations along the critical Afghanistan border and was a key factor in the errant American airstrikes late last month that killed 24 Pakistani troops. U.S. officials on Thursday accepted some blame for the deadly incident that infuriated Pakistani leaders, prompting Pakistan to shut down key supply routes for the war and further eroding Americas already rocky relations with Islamabad. The Defense Department briefed reporters Thursday on the conclusions reached in its investigation into the November incident. But the U.S. did not apologize, despite the embarrassing series of communications and coordination errors. Pentagon officials said Thursday that military leaders had spoken by phone to Pakistan army chief Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kayani about the reports conclusions, but have not yet given him a detailed briefing. Pakistan refused to cooperate in the investigation. And the U.S. report placing some of the blame on Islamabad is likely to only increase their fury, hamper any hope of rebuilding the relationship and delay the opening of the supply routes. In a Pentagon briefing, Brig. Gen. Stephen Clark, an Air Force special operations officer who led the investigation, made it clear that U.S. forces were fired on first and acted in self-defense. But he acknowledged that efforts to determine who was firing on the U.S troops and whether there were friendly Pakistani forces in the area the primary questions in any cross-border incident failed because U.S. forces used inaccurate maps, were unaware of Pakistani border post locations and mistakenly provided the wrong location for the troops. There is an overarching lack of trust between the two sides that keeps them from giving each other specific details on troops or combat outpost locations, Clark said as he went through a blowby-blow account of the events that began late on Nov. 25 and continued overnight. U.S. and NATO commanders, Clark said, believe that some of their military operations have been compromised when theyve given details and locations to the Pakistanis.

One Year Ago Jefferson High School National Honor Society held a battle of the classes to collect non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. The students collected 703 cans total, with the seniors collecting 262, juniors 228, sophomores 113 and freshman 101. Representing the classes were freshman Chris Martin, sophomore Caitlin Landwehr, junior Cassie Bevington and NHS President Colin Barclay representing the senior class. 25 Years Ago 1986 Over 2,500 candles will be lit during the seventh annual luminary Christmas Eve in Delphos, Wilbur Ayres, coordinator of the project, announced. He said the lit candles will line the streets of West and Westbrook, West Second, Fifth Street, Maple and East Cleveland Street. Also added to this years luminary will be candles at the Trinity United Methodist Church and St. Peter Lutheran Church. Whatever problems Kalida was having with turnovers and foul shots were not apparent Saturday night against the Jefferson Wildcats. They had just 10 turnovers and shot 76 percent from the line in their 78-63 win. Jefferson finally found the range in the final quarter but it was too late. Ryan McClure scored eight of his 10 points in the quarter and Jamey Grogg had six of his 14. Damon Ulm added six. The annual Christmas party for auxiliary members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jacob P. Smith 3740, Ottoville, was held with 40 attending. Guests were winners of the Voice of Democracy essays: first place, senior Dale Schimmoeller; second place, junior Barb Bruns, and third place, sophomore Carmen Flores. 50 Years Ago 1961 On Dec. 21 the members of Girl Scout Troop No. 197, entertained the men and women at the Van Wert County Home by singing Christmas carols. Each of the residents at the home was presented with a fruit basket made by the girls. The troop consists of 21 girls from the 5th grade at Franklin School under the leadership of Mrs. William Mullenhour, Mrs. Robert Jones and Mrs. Norman Jones. Fred Dray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dray of Delphos, has been selected as a member of the freshman baseball team at Ohio State University. Dray is one of eight pitchers on the team. He is a 1961 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School, and he earned his baseball letter at Jefferson in his freshman year under the training of Coach W. J. Koch. The grand opening at the new roller skating rink is slated for New Years Eve, it was announced Friday by Robert Ditto, owner and manager. The new rink is located at the end of South Bredeick Street Extended. Ditto soon plans to have record hops and square dances on Saturday nights. 75 Years Ago 1936 Maudes Restaurant is now open for business at the new location on East Fifth Street, just east of Raabe Motor Sales. The restaurant is owned and operated by Mrs. Maude Judkins and son, William. The large restaurant is equipped with a counter, tables and booths. A large fireplace has been constructed at the east side of the room and the entire place presents a modern and up-to-date appearance. The Delphos Eagles put joy and happiness into the hearts of approximately 500 Delphos children Tuesday night when they conducted their annual Christmas program and party at the Eagles Hall. The party was for members of the Eagles Lodge and their families and the poor children of the city. The members of the Jolly Birthday Club and two guests, Vera Baxter of Cleveland, and Mrs. George Tegenkamp, were entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harold Walterick, West Cleveland Street. Tables were arranged for bunco and at the conclusion of the games, Mrs. Lloyd Williams was high and Mrs. Matt Holdgreve, low.

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Moderately confused

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) When his top aides walked out this spring and left his campaign in tatters, Newt Gingrich considered dropping out. But he says it was his wife, Callista, who persuaded him to soldier on. She told me to stay in the race, Gingrich said recently in eastern Iowa. He listened. Now as voting nears in the race to decide the Republican presidential nominee, Callista Gingrich has stepped up her presence on the campaign trail, especially in Iowa where social conservatives hold powerful sway. A visible reminder of her twice-divorced husbands past infidelity, she simultaneously serves as a symbol of his devotion to family. She gives some conservatives pause, and others assurance. The Gingrich camp is betting that anyone who doubts whether the former House speaker truly has mended his ways need only look to his wife, who stands at his side, ramrod straight and smiling. Prim and petite with striking platinum-blonde hair, the campaign is dispatching her strategically: She appears with her husband, more than 20 years her senior, in a cheery Christmas campaign television ad, and the two frequently host his-and-her book signings after campaign events. Her childrens book about Ellis, a patriotic elephant that loves American history conveniently hit The New York Times best-seller list as her husbands White House bid was starting to take off. She is featured prominently on his website. And it is rare for Newt Gingrich to deliver remarks that arent sprinkled with references to Callista and I. His devotion to her is apparent, some say distracting to his White House bid. As his poll numbers started to waver last weekend, he left the campaign trail in Iowa to take a seat at a holiday concert in Virginia, where she played the French horn. Callista Gingrich was linked to upheaval early in the campaign. It was jewelry Gingrich bought for her that spurred days of bad press coverage focused on a no-interest line of credit at Tiffanys worth up to $500,000, reinforcing the image that hes out of touch with regular people smarting from the economic downturn. His trip with her to the Greek isles fueled the idea that he wasnt taking the campaign seriously. Aides who fled the campaign earlier this year pointed to Callista Gingrich as the source of the tension between her husband and his staff. Still, his rebound would seem to give credence to her value as a trusted adviser. Yet for all her time in the public eye, she is largely unknown, having granted few interviews and rarely speaking from the podium at her husbands events. She works the crowd afterward, instead, posing for photos and shaking hands. I think shes just lovely, said 62-year-old Janet McDonald, after shaking Mrs. Gingrichs hand at a Hy-Vee Grocery Store in Mount Pleasant during a recent Iowa campaign swing. They may not have started out right. But if they have made their peace with God, than there really is nothing else I need to know.

Analysis: GOP struggle gives Dems hope

By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON For all his problems with the economy, President Barack Obama is getting unexpected help from a Republican Party that seems incapable of capitalizing on its advantages. C o n g r e s s i o n a l Republicans fumbling of the payroll tax extension issue is the latest example of party in-fighting and disarray that gives Democrats hope for the 2012 elections. GOP presidential contenders tried to distance themselves from the legislative mess. But they might be tarred nonetheless if swing voters decide the party is either inept at governing or too extreme. The eventual GOP presidential nominee will be somewhat shackled to the Republican brand, said Democratic strategist Erik Smith, even if it was Republicans in Congress who led the charge in an unpopular fight over the payroll tax. He said GOP House and Senate candidates will face even more problems. The Wall Street Journal editorial page an important voice among conservatives berated Republican lawmakers for their handling of the payroll tax matter. Obama wanted to add another year to this years reduction in the tax, which nearly all workers pay toward Social Security. Senate Republicans, after forcing Democrats to swallow several unrelated concessions, joined in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote to approve only a twomonth tax cut extension, with plans to revisit the issue next year. House Republicans, who generally disliked the payroll tax cut from the start, refused to concur early this week. But House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday bowed to relentless criticism from conservative bloggers and several GOP senators and cleared a path for passing a bill today to renew the break for two months while congressional negotiators work on a longerterm measure. If Congress doesnt act in the next 10 days, the payroll tax rate will return to 6.2 percent on Jan. 1, after one year at 4.2 percent. That would cost a family making $50,000 about $1,000. Republican congressional leaders actions might end up re-electing the president before the 2012 campaign even begins in earnest, the Journals editorial page said Wednesday. Democrats point to episodes like the payroll tax

According to Clark, U.S. troops were climbing up rugged terrain toward a village just west of the border when they began to receive machine gun and mortar fire very close to their positions. The U.S. ground commander requested a show of force, so an F-15 fighter jet and an AC-130 gunship flew over, shooting flares to signal the presence of American or NATO troops. Clark said the gunfire and mortars continued. And in the first serious miscommunication, the troops on the ground were told that no Pakistani troops were in the area. Commanders then called for airstrikes. In a confusing series of communications, U.S. officials gave Pakistan liaison officers the wrong location of the firefight and were told again that no Pakistani troops were in that region. The U.S. launched another round of airstrikes until around 1 a.m., when officials confirmed that there were friendly troops there and the firing stopped. A key failing, Clark said, was that U.S. troops did not know that two relatively new and spare Pakistani outposts reportedly called Volcano and Boulder were just over the border from the village that was the target of the operation.

Jobless claims lowest since 08 as market improves

By DANIEL WAGNER and MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Business Writers

fuss and say congressional Republicans are essentially controlled by tea party activists, whose tax and spending agendas are outside the political mainstream. Tea Party Republicans blocked a bipartisan bill to extend President Obamas payroll tax cut, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said in a fundraising email Tuesday, minutes after a key House vote. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters, The tea party tail is wagging the elephant. Democratic strategists hope to remind voters of last summers near-calamity over raising the limit on the federal debt ceiling. Then, as now, Boehner struggled to control his GOP caucus and to calculate which bills can and cannot pass. These Democrats want to paint the Republican Party as an out-of-touch institution that would rather stand for rigidly conservative principles than solve the nations problems. I think the tea partyengendered dysfunction has the potential to really get the electorates attention, said Jared Bernstein, a former Obama administration economist now with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. At this point, the system is crippled by them. rate. He won in 1984 with unemployment at 7.2 percent. Economists will also watch closely on Jan. 6 to find out how many jobs were added this month. It added at least 100,000 each month from July through November, the best five-month streak since 2006. When you fire fewer people, hiring unquestionably follows, Greenhaus said. He expects employers to create as many as 200,000 jobs per month if the trend continues. In another encouraging report Thursday, the Conference Boards index of leading economic indicators rose strongly in November for the second straight month, suggesting that the risks of another recession are receding. The index puts the economy on track to grow at a 4 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, which ends this month, said Ian Shepherdson, chief U.S. economist with High Frequency Economics. The economy hasnt posted 4 percent growth or stronger since the first quarter of 2006, when it grew at a 5.1 percent rate. The best it has done since the recession was 3.9 percent, in the spring of 2010.

WASHINGTON In in the latest sign that the economy is surging at years end, unemployment claims have dropped to the lowest level since April 2008, long before anyone realized that the nation was in a recession. Claims fell by 4,000 last week to 364,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. It was the third straight weekly drop. The four-week average of claims, a less volatile gauge, fell for the 11th time in 13 weeks and stands at the lowest since June 2008. While the economy remains vulnerable to threats, particularly a recession in Europe, the steady improvement in the job market is unquestionable. The underlying trend is undeniably positive, said Jennifer Lee, senior economist with BMO Capital Markets. I think everyone is starting to come around to the view that, yes, there is a recovery going on. Unemployment claims are a sort of week-to-week EKG for the job market. Except for a spike this spring, after the earthquake and tsunami in

Japan hurt U.S. manufacturing, they have fallen steadily for a year and a half. Claims peaked at 659,000 in March 2009. In the four years before the Great Recession, they mostly stayed between 300,000 and 350,000. That claims are edging closer to that range is a sign that the layoffs of the past three years have all but stopped. We havent yet really seen substantial numbers of new jobs, but this is definitely an encouraging sign of what lies down the road, said Sam Bullard, an economist at Wells Fargo. The steady decline may also herald a further decline in the unemployment rate, which fell in November to 8.6 percent from 9 percent the month before. The December rate will be announced Jan. 6. If unemployment claims keep declining, the unemployment rate might fall as low as 8 percent before the November elections, said Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist at BTIG LLC, a boutique brokerage. The presidential election will turn on the economy. Ronald Reagan holds the post-World War II record for winning a second term with the highest unemployment

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TODAY 1-4 p.m. Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. SATURDAY 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. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. SUNDAY MERRY CHRISTMAS! MONDAY 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ottoville Photos submitted Branch Library is open. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. The Jefferson Show Choir performed for the Delphos Optimist club on Dec. 16. They 7 p.m. Ottoville village sang and danced to a series of patriotic and seasonal songs. Optimist Club president council meets at the municipal Harry Flanagan presented show choir director Tammy Wirth with a check for $100 to building. help with expenses for the program. Marion Township Trustees meet at the township house. Allison Youngpeter, a 7:30 p.m. Delphos junior at St. Johns High Eagles Aerie 471 meets at the School was honored as Eagles Lodge. the student of the month by the Delphos Optimist TUESDAY Club. Youngpeter was pre11:30 a.m. Mealsite sented with a certificate for at Delphos Senior Citizen a $50 savings bond and a Center, 301 Suthoff Street. plaque done in her school 6 p.m. Weight Watchers colors. St. Johns principal meets at Trinity United Don Huysman is on the left Methodist Church, 211 E. and Delphos City Schools Third St. Superintendent Frank 7 p.m. Delphos Area Sukup is on her right. She Simply Quilters meets at the is the daughter of Marianne Delphos Area Chamber of Youngpeter and Greg Commerce, 306 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Youngpeter. Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, 310 W. Second St. 8:30 p.m. Elida village council meets at the town hall.

Betty Prine will celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 30. She was born Dec. 30, 1921, to Glen and Jennie Truax. On Aug. 29, 1945, she married Robert Prine, who survives. She has five children, Irene Lehman, Bob Prine Jr. (dec.), Glen Prine, Sheila Metzger and Gary Prine; and 13 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. Cards can be sent to: Betty Prine c/o Vancrest Healthcare Center 1425 E. Fifth Street Room 46 Delphos OH 45833

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Van Wert Cinemas 10709 Lincoln Hwy. Van Wert Alvin and Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) Fri.: 1:00/3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00; Sat.: 1:00/3:00; Sun.: 4:30/6:30/8:30; Mon.-Thurs.: 1:00/3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00 We Bought a Zoo (PG) Fri.: 1:00/3:30/6:15/8:45; Sat.: 1:00/3:30; Sun.: 4:30/730; Mon.-Thurs.: 1:00/3?30/6:15/8:45 Adventures of TinTin (PG) Fri.: 1:00/3:30/6:15/8:45; Sat.: 1:00/3:30; Sun.: 4:30/730/9:00; Mon.-Thurs.: 1:00/3:30/6:15/8:45 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG-13) Fri. 1:00/4:00/7:30; Sat.: 1:00/3:45; Sun.: 4:30/7:30; Mon.-Thurs.: 1:00/4:00/7:30 Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG) Fri. 1:00/4:00/7:30; Sat.: 1:00/3:45; Sun.: 4:30/7:30; Mon.-Thurs.: 1:00/4:00/7:30 American Mall Stadium 12 2830 W. Elm St., Lima Saturday We Bought a Zoo (PG) 1:25/4:30/7:15 The Adventures of Tintin 3D (PG) 1:15/4:05/7:30 The Adventures of Tintin (PG) 12:35 The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R) 12:40/3:20/4:10/6:40/7:40 Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol (PG13) 12:30/3:30/4:00/6:30/7:10 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) 1:00/1:35/3:10/4:40/5:20/7:00/7:50 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG-13) 12:50/1:20/3:40/4:20/6:50/7:25 New Years Eve (PG-13) 1:10/3:55/6:45 Arthur Christmas (PG) 12:45/1:30/6:55 Arthur Christmas 3D (PG) 4:15 Sunday The Darkest Hour 3D (PG-13)

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Jays battle by Bulldogs in boys basketball

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CELINA The Celina Fieldhouse affectionately known as The Pit has been a nightmare for opposing basketball teams over the course of years. The St. Johns boys team looked quite at home Thursday night, escaping Dean Buescher White Court with a 61-52 non-conference. After trailing 28-26 on a late 3-ball by Braeden Billger to end the first half, St. Johns (2-1) outscored the Green and White (3-3) 23-16 in the third period 12 by junior Ryan Buescher to take a 49-44 lead into the fourth canto. After the Blue and Gold fell behind 36-30 on a basket by nemesis Matt Buschur (22 markers, 5 boards) at 5:20, the Jays battled back to take a 40-38 edge on a long deuce by junior Andrew Metzger. The Bulldogs took their last lead of 41-40 on a trifecta by Kyle Berry (8 markers) at 2:10 but the Jays finished the period on a 9-3 spurt. They took the lead for good at 1:30 on a deuce by Bueschur and ended up with a 49-44 advantage when Buescher (18 counters, 8 caroms, 3 swats) hit an offbalance runner in the lane that beat the horn. The Jays trended to a 55-44 advantage on an inside basket by junior Seth Bockey (10 points, 5 boards) at the 7:08 mark, forcing a timeout by Celina coach Chris Bihn. They tried to extend their pressure full-court in an effort to turn the Jays over and rally and they did get within 57-52 on an inside basket by Arik Fickert at the 1:40 mark. However, a pair of throws by senior Alex Clark at 1:16 broke the momentum the Bulldogs had gathered and the Jays finished it with a putback by junior Curtis Geise (14 markers) with 33 ticks left. Two keys to the Blue Jays triumph that head man Aaron Elwer earlier in the week had stressed as crucial to success: handling the Celina chaotic pressure defense, committing a mere 12 turnovers (11 for Celina); and the rebounding war, which the Jays dominated 36-20 (9-3 offensive) as senior Tanner Calvelage and sophomore Cody Looser added five each. Those were big. With the way Celina wants to make things so chaotic for you, we needed to handle the ball well and get good shots, Elwer noted. We also did a great job of rebounding and playing good defense. We talked about how if we defend and rebound with a lot of energy, we can have a lot of success. The offense isnt always going to be there but we can control those two things: playing

with great effort and guarding people. The result was a solid shooting night by the visitors: 25-of-49 overall (2-of-14 trifectas) for 51.0 percent (versus 18-of-45 for the Bulldogs, 4-of-15 from 3-land, for 40%). We didnt settle for a lot of jump shots and 3s, Elwer added. With the way Celina defends, they allow penetration if youre patient and aggressive enough. We had good offensive flow on a more consistent basis tonight. It wasnt just one guy, either; we have a number of kids that can penetrate to the basket. The Jays got off to a better start in the first half, running their offense well and getting good looks (6-of-13). However, Buschur, the 6-4 junior, was a tough handle inside for the 6-2 B o c k e y and the 6-2 Looser. He Bockey scored six points in the period and his two free throws at the 16.5-second mark got them within 12-11. Buschur dominated the second period, getting both of the Jays primary defenders on him in foul trouble in garnering 10 points. There was one tie and nine lead changes, the final one on the Billger triple from the right wing with 2.1 ticks showing, to account for the 28-26 Celina halftime edge. St. Johns hit 9-of-16 at the line (56.3%) versus 12-of-18 for the hosts (66.7%). Both teams had 17 fouls on the night. The Celina junior varsity improved to 4-2 with a 52-46 victory over the Jays (0-3). Mason Ross netted 18 for the hosts and Jack Hinders 10. Sophomore Ryan Koester dropped in 18 for the guests. The Jays return home tonight for a 6:30 p.m. (JV start) matchup with Continental.

Van Wert size too much for Jefferson; Cougs win 47-36
By JIM COX For The Delphos Herald DELPHOS Van Wert used its height to great advantage Thursday night at Jefferson to get a 47-36 nonleague girls basketball win. The Cougars are now 3-4, the Wildcats 4-3. With a starting lineup including 6-1 Alex Morrow, 5-10 Molly Gamble, 5-9 Livia Butler and 5-9 Erin Morrow, it was literally an uphill battle for the Cats (minus 5-9 senior Megan Gilden, who was ill), whose starters went 5-9, 5-6, 5-5, 5-5, 5-5. Alex Morrow had a huge night with 20 points and a slew of rebounds and blocked shots. The games first four minutes were not at all indicative of things to come. Jefferson spurted out to a 7-0 lead (Van Wert committed 4 turnovers) on a 10-foot putback from Rileigh Stockwell and a fastbreak layup and a 3 from NBA distance by Kennedy Boggs. Van Wert answered in a big way, running off 14 straight points from five different players to take charge: Alexis Dowdy (free throw), Alex Morrow (inside), Gamble (15foot angle shot), Erin Morrow (a trey) and Butler (a break) to make it 10-7, Cougs, after one. It was brick city early in the second quarter, with no scoring at all in the first four minutes. Alex Morrow scored by hitting nothing but net on two free throws, then laid one in at 1:49. The Cats retaliated when Lewis swished one from the downtown left wing and Boggs followed with a steal and 10-foot pull-up at 1:11. Van Werts Brooke Keber stole back the momentum with a trey from the right wing to make it 17-12 at the half. The start of the third quarter spelled doom for the home

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VARSITY ST. JOHNS (61) Ryan Buescher 8-1-18, Alex Clark 1-2-5, Tanner Calvelage 2-0-4, Ben Warnecke 1-2-4, Curtis Geise 7-0-14, Cody Looser 0-4-4, Andrew Metzger 1-0-2, Josh Rode 0-0-0, Seth Bockey 5-0-10. Totals 23-2-9/16-61. CELINA (52) Sean Mertz 0-0-0, Braelen Bader 0-1-1, Kyle Berry 3-0-8, Scott Moeder 2-1-5, Braden Billger 2-0-5, Matt Buschur 7-8-22, Derek Waterman 1-0-3, Riley Luebke 0-0-0, Ryan Hoyng 2-0-4, Arik Fickert 1-2-4. Totals 14-4-12/18-52. Score by Quarters: St. Johns 12 14 23 12 - 61 Celina 11 17 16 8 - 52 Three-point goals: St. Johns, Clark, Buescher; Celina, Berry 2, Billger, Waterman. ------JUNIOR VARSITY ST. JOHNS (46) Aaron Hellman 3-0-7, Eric Clark 3-19, Ben Wrasman 3-1-7, Ryan Koester 8-0-18, Cole Fischbach 1-0-2, Tyler Conley 1-1-3, Eric Gerberick 0-0-0, Jake Csukker 0-0-0. Totals 14-5-3/10-46. CELINA (52) Ethan Phlipot 1-0-2, Eric Moeder 0-0-0, Jack Hinders 3-4-10, Alex Schiavone 0-1-1, Cole Flaute 3-1-7, Cole Loughridge 3-0-8, Mason Ross 5-8-18, Bobby Mattraw 3-0-6. Totals 16-2-14/24-52. Score by Quarters: St. Johns 10 7 16 13 - 46 Celina 10 10 20 12 - 52 Three-point goals: St. Johns, Koester 2, Clark 2, Hellman; Celina, Loughridge 2.

Grove girls pound boards, defeat Lancers

By Brian Bassett Times Bulletin Sports Editor sports@timesbulletin.com

Jefferson sophomore Rileigh Stockwell attempts to save the ball under her own basket versus a Van Wert player Thursday night at Jefferson High School. The visiting Lady Cougars grabbed an 11-point triumph. team. Alex Morrow had six although many of those missof the points in an 8-2 run to es were blocked shots. Van push the lead to 25-14. Threes Wert hit 35 percent (15/43). from Alex Morrow and Keber In a real oddity, the Ladycats helped get the lead to 38-20 didnt go to the line at all, before Jeffersons Makayla while the Cougars were makBinkley heaved one in from ing 13-of-19 -- 68 percent. half-court at the buzzer to get Van Wert dominated the backboard 42-23, but Jefferson them within 38-23. Jefferson stretched its run handled the ball better -- 13 to 9-0 by scoring the first turnovers to 21. Van Wert played a 1-3-1 seven points of the fourth period -- two layups by Stockwell zone much of the night, with and a three by Lewis -- 38-30 the tall and athletic Gamble at at 5:21. However, the Cougs the point. Wed like to be a little answered with the next five points on a Butler layup, Alex more man actually but matchMorrow putback, and Keber up-wise, we felt like the way freebie. Boggs hit two more they were shooting the ball in NBA-range 3s after that but it the first half, we kinda wanted to get into a zone and spread it was too late. Jefferson suffered through out a little, said Cougar coach a horrendous night from the Lance Moonshower. It worked field -- 24 percent (15/62), pretty well for us. You could

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see at the end the way they can shoot the ball but I think the big thing was weve got pretty good length in our guards; we always had a hand in their face. When we didnt, they were knocking down shots. For Jefferson coach David Hoffman, the defense was the disappointment: Our defense was not as good as what we normally play. We needed to trap a little more and we allowed too many long passes. At times, we broke down and we let the Morrow girl dribble-penetrate too much on us -- second, third and fourth shots. I thought we did a nice job in the first quarter, first half, but the second half we just didnt have enough scoring threat for a stretch there. Cats were without freshman Brooke Culp (ankle injury). Boggs and Lewis had 15 and eight points for Jefferson. For Van Wert, Keber added nine points. Van Wert won the jayvee donnybrook 32-30. Claire Butler led the scoring for the Cougars (4-3) with nine. Gabby Pimpas had eight for Jefferson (4-3). Jefferson hosts Fort Recovery Tuesday at The Stage (Middle School gym). Van Wert visits Decatur Bellmont Thursday.
Jefferson (36) Courtney Lewis 3 0-0 8, Kennedy Boggs 6 0-0 15, Rileigh Stockwell 3 0-0 6, Hannah Sensibaugh 1 0-0 2, Elizabeth Schosker 1 0-0 2, Makayla Binkley 1 0-0 3, Samantha Thitoff 0 0-0 0, Katie Goergens 0 0-0 0. Totals 9-6-0/0-36. Van Wert (47) Brooke Keber 3 1-2 9, Livia Butler 2 0-1 4, Alex Morrow 6 7-10 20, Erin Morrow 1 2-2 5, Molly Gamble 1 0-0 2, Cheyenne Handy 0 2-2 2, Alexis Dowdy 2 1-2 5, Doidge 0 0-0 0, Hall 0 0-0 0. Totals 15 13-19 47. Score by Quarters: Jefferson 7 5 11 13 - 36 Van Wert 10 7 21 9 - 47 Three-point goals: Jefferson 6 (Lewis 2, Boggs 3, Binkley), Van Wert 4 (Keber 2, Alex Morrow, Erin Morrow). JV score: 32-30 (Van Wert).

MIDDLE POINT The Lincolnview Lady Lancers hosted the Lady Bulldogs from Columbus Grove in Northwest Conference action Thursday and could not get past poor shooting and a barrage of Lady Bulldog rebounds, losing 52-40. Lincolnview was without the services of junior forward Kaitlyn Brant for the second consecutive game and Columbus Grove outrebounded the Lady Lancers 18-5 in the first half. Lincolnview stayed close by forcing 16 turnovers in the first two quarters to their six. Grove pulled away in the second with 19 rebounds to win that battle 37-20 on the night. The game opened to a 4-4 tie before consecutive baskets by senior center Nikki Stechschulte gave the Lady Bulldogs an 8-4 lead. Lancer junior guard Claire Dye and Grove senior guard Anna Ricker

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well with them there. Luke Schimmoeller scored 19 on Spencerville the other night, Jefferson boys cage coach so that shows what he can do. Marc Smith has had to deal Derek Schimmoeller is a lefty with inexperience of his own point guard and he is growing up quickly. during a 1-5 start They have strugto 2011, all at The gled shooting the ball. Stage. They are a talented His Wildcats will young group; you just meet up with a team hope its not this week that has even less that they decide to start than his own tonight hitting those shots. as they face rebuildThe Wildcats, ing Ottoville and firstcoming off losses to season coach Todd Crestview (47-45) in Turnwald in the finale double overtime and of a season-opening Dunlap Kalida (63-37), have 7-game home debut. They have an extremely settled for a basic 8-man rotayoung and inexperienced team tion: Nick Dunlap (11.7 markbut the one thing we know they ers, 3.3 caroms per outing), will do for Todd is play hard. Tony George (8.3 markers, Ive known him personally 5.0 boards), Ross Thompson for years when he coached (7.8 counters, 12.7 boards), at Fort Jennings and Grove Shayn Klinger (6.7 points, 3.2 and they fit his hard-nosed boards), Austin Jettinghoff personality, Smith acknowl- (5.5 points), Zach Ricker (3.0), edged. They are trying to find Nick Fitch (2.2) and Dakota an identity, which is a struggle. Stroh (.4) for a team averaging For example, Todd likes to 35.5 and ceding 55.8. Out of our first six oppoplay man-to-man defense but hes had to try different ones nents this year, none have this year, anything to see if it more than a loss. What weve can get the job done. Outside given up points-wise is pretty of the 6-6 Kevin Schnipke, misleading; we havent played who attacks the glass hard any slouches and I dont want that is a concern for us and it any other way, Smith said. has some nice moves in the We want the challenge of paint, they dont have a lot a tough schedule; that will of size; we match up pretty toughen us up and make us By JIM METCALFE

better in the long run. We have gotten better so far this season because of that and due to the work ethic this group has. There are certain things we focus on: play defense with great effort we aim for holding teams under 40 percent shooting rebound and take care of the ball. I know that is coach-speak but for us to have a chance to be competitive each and every night, that is what we have to do. When we do that, we compete well; when we dont, we dont. Its that simple. That is our goal this week; its not to focus as much on what Ottoville does as a team and individuals but to get better at the things we are trying to accomplish. Right now, our focus is on what we can control. Wed like to push the ball but right now, we struggle in transitioning from the break to our half-court sets. Those are areas we are seeking to address every day in practice. Crestview was a tough, tough loss but a great basketball game. The next night, we were not playing the way we want or need to. We shot too quickly and turned the ball over. We were much better the second half. Tipoff this evening is 6 p.m., with the junior varsity starting things.

traded baskets. Lincolnview senior center Carley Springer and Stechschulte traded baskets and a layup by Lancer junior guard Katie Dye in the closing seconds of the first made the score 14-12, Lady Bulldogs. Grove opened the second quarter with a 9-point run which saw baskets by Ricker, junior center Renee Karhoff and freshman guard Sydney McCluer. Lincolnview responded with a 6-point run by Katie Dye (2 free throws, 2 layups). A Springer free throw made the deficit 23-19 at 2:39 of the quarter. Stechschulte added a layup for Grove as the score at the half was 25-19, Bulldogs. The second half opened the way the first ended - with a Stechschulte basket. Another later in the quarter made the score 29-21, Grove. Three points by junior guard Katelyn Scott - a basket and a free throw - extended the Lady Bulldog lead to 34-25. Consecutive Claire Dye baskets cut the Lady Lancer deficit to five but Grove ended the frame with a Stechschulte free throw, a deuce by junior forward Cece Utendorf and a 3-pointer by Scott for a 40-29 edge. A basket by senior guard Brooke Brubaker to open the fourth extended the Lady Bulldog lead but a 6-point swing for the Lady Lancers

Lady Bearcats even mark SPENCERVILLE The Spencerville girls basketball team evened its mark at 4-4 with a 49-37 home victory over Allen East Thursday night in Northwest Conference action. Senior Cortney Miller led the Lady Bearcats with 10 markers, while Kaycee Rowe countered with 13 for the Lady Mustangs. The Lady Bearcats (4-4) visit St. Johns Tuesday.
ALLEN EAST (37) Kaycee Rowe 13, Mallie Kirkendall 5, Morgan Truex 8, Lindsi Woods 2, Jadin Salyers 7, Erin Conkle 2. SPENCERVILLE (49) Schylar Miller 5, Cortney Miller 10, Mackenzie Miller 7, Emilee Meyer 4, Katie Merriman 2, Jenn Post 7, Abby Freewalt 14.

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Palace. Dakota Mathias popped in 15 for the Bulldogs, who dominated the second half 37-13. Austin Bruns netted 14 for the Cavaliers. Elida visits Lima Senior Tuesday.

capped by a 3 by freshman guard Julia Thatcher brought Lincolnview back within seven. Grove answered with a jump shot from junior guard Breanne Halker. A Clair Dye basket with 58.6 seconds left shortened the Grove lead to 47-40 and forced a Lancer timeout. Lincolnview was forced to foul but the Lady Bulldogs hit their free throws down the stretch to take the victory. Lady Lancers struggled from the field, shooting 30 percent (17-56), while the Lady Bulldogs shot 41 percent (17-41). Obviously, we didnt shoot the ball well. Thats something we need to do without Kaitlyn and with our lack of size. They obviously had the size advantage. They did a good job of mixing up defenses, between man and zone. At times, we could penetrate a little bit but could never get anything going. The biggest thing was our outside shooting; we got so many good looks and they just wouldnt go in, Lincolnview coach Dan Williamson said. One thing we hoped we could do was force turnovers and we did a little bit. However, we were unable to convert at the offensive end. Youve got to give them credit; they kept at it and hit the boards really hard, which we knew they were going to do. We just couldnt overcome the shooting,

Coming in, I was a little worried about [Lincolnview]. Obviously, they are a nice team; theyve got some great guards. When we got here, I found out the Brant girl wasnt going to play. I know that hurts them, not having that post presence, Columbus Grove coach Chad Ricker said. Rebounds were the edge for us; Im sure we beat them on the boards. Watching it, it seemed like we got a lot of boards; I dont know what the official numbers were. I was disappointed in the first half with ball-handling, turnovers against that run-and-jump trap of theirs. We did a better job in the second half, only eight turnovers. Grove also won the JV game 28-26. The win moves the Lady Lancers record to 3-4 on the season, 1-2 in the NWC. Grove improves to 4-3 on the season, 1-2 in NWC play. Lincolnview is in the 2-day Parkway Holiday Tournament Dec. 29-30, while Grove visits O-G Thursday.
Columbus Grove (52) Halker 1-1 0-0 2, McCluer 1-3 0-0 2, Ricker 3-10 5-6 11, Brubaker 2-5 0-2 4, Stechschulte 7-11 1-2 15, Scott 4-8 5-6 14, Utendorf 1-3 0-1 2, Karhoff 1-1 0-0 2. Lincolnview (40) K. Thatcher 2-6 0-2 4, C. Dye 5-13 0-0 10, K. Dye 5-16 3-5 13, Stemen 0-4 0-2 0, Springer 3-11 1-2 7, J. Thatcher 2-9 1-2 6. Score by Quarters: Col. Grove 14 11 15 12 -52 Lincolnview 12 7 10 11 -40 Three-point goals: Columbus Grove, Scott; Lincolnview, J. Thatcher.

T-Birds defense keys NWC girls win LIMA The Crestview Lady Knights hit the road Thursday night to take on the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds. LCC used constant full-court pressure all night to help them defeat the Lady Knights 36-32 in Northwest Conference activity. Lindsey Motycka led the Lady Knights in scoring with nine points. MacKenzie Richard and Danica Hicks followed with five points a piece. Tylyn Taylor led the Lady T-Birds with 12 and Lexi Kingsberry added 10. With the loss, the Lady Knights move to 5-2 on the year (2-1 (NWC). Crestview will host Hicksville 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Crestview - Riggenbach 4, Mercer 3, Mefford 4, Richard 5, Motycka 9, D. Hicks 5, K. Hicks 2. LCC - Shepherd 2, Ahman 4, Taylor 12, George 6, Kingsbery 10, Allen 2.

---McAdams paces Elida past Coldwater COLDWATER Senior Reggie McAdams poured in 22 points and added six boards to pace Elida past host Coldwater 61-34 in boys cage action Thursday night at The

ELIDA (61) Reggie McAdams 22, Dakota Mathias 15, Aric Thompson 9, Cory Royster 6, Mike McDonald 4, David Diller 3, Jeremy Newby 2, Brandon Stinson 0, Ebin Stratton 0, Louis Gray 0, Max Stambaugh 0. Totals 15-101/3-61. COLDWATER (34) Austin Bruns 14, Jeremy Scott 7, Brandon Wolters 6, Mark Brunet 4, Alex Bruggeman 3, Mitch Heyne 0, Jordan Harlamert 0. Totals 10-35/10-34. Score by Quarters: Elida 17 7 19 18 - 61 Coldwater 12 9 5 8 - 34 Field goals: Elida 25-50 (10-23 3s)/50%, Coldwater 13-39 (3-15 3s)/33.3%. Free throws: Elida 1-3 (33.3%), Coldwater 5-10 (50%). Rebounds: Elida 22/8 off. (McAdams 6), Coldwater 20/4 off. (Wolters 7). Assists: Elida 13 (McAdams/ Mathias/Thompson 3), Coldwater 6 (Bruns 2). Steals: Elida 8 (Mathias 3), Coldwater 4 (Bruns/Bruggeman/ Heyne/Harlamert 1). Blocks: Elida 4 (McAdams 3), Coldwater 0. Turnovers: Elida 6, Coldwater 10. Fouls: Elida 11, Coldwater 7.

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Families across the globe cherish their Christmas traditions. Customs may be unique to every family, but many countries boast their own unique traditions as well.

Christmas traditions around the globe

upon returning home from church. Germany: In Germany, the weather is cold during the Christmas season, and in the weeks leading up to Christmas families bake sweet bread, cakes with candied fruits and spicy cookies. Advent wreaths are popular in Germany and are purchased four Sundays before Christmas begins. The wreaths have places for four candles, and families light a candle on the wreath each Sunday. Mexico: Families in Mexico celebrate Christmas by decorating their homes with lilies or evergreens. Because the weather is warm, many families also cut designs into brown paper bags before inserting a candle and then setting the designs, called farolitos, along the sidewalk, on windowsills, on rooftops, and along outdoor walls. Many communities in the southwestern United States have adopted this tradition, which they often refer to as luminaria. Sweden: Christmas celebrations in Sweden begin on December 13, the day the country celebrates St. Lucias Day. Celebrations for St. Lucia, the patron saint of light, are intricate and involve the whole family. A couple of days before Christmas is when many families select their Christmas tree.

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Australia: Many Australians celebrate Christmas by coming together at night to sing carols outside. Thats not as chilly as it might sound, as Christmas in Australia actually falls during summer vacation. In fact, many of the countrys most popular Christmas traditions occur outside. England: Contrary to Australia, Englands weather around Christmastime is much colder. Many of Englands traditions resemble those popular in North America, including wrapping gifts, hanging stockings over the fireplace and gathering around the Christmas tree. Kids in England write a letter with their wishes to Father Christmas, but unlike mailing those letters like many North American children do, English children toss their letters into a fire so their Christmas wishes can go up the chimney.

France: Christmas celebrations in France begin several weeks before December 25, but Christmas Eve is most special to many natives of France. On Christmas Eve, church bells ring as people sing noels, or carols. The following day, a feast is enjoyed

Sweet facts Candy canes are very popular holiday treats and are often used to decorate Christmas trees. That hooked shape certainly makes them whimsical and able to hang on tree boughs. But candy canes werent always the curved and colorful treats they are today. In the 1700s, candy canes were nothing more than straight white sticks of sugar candy used to decorate Christmas trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral decided that having the ends bent to depict a shepherds crook and passing them out during church services would help keep children quiet. It was not until roughly the 20th century that candy canes acquired their red stripes. Some surmise that the candy cane is shaped like a shepherds crook to represent Jesus Christ, who tended to his flock of supporters. Others say that its a J for Jesus. Regardless of their shape, hundreds of thousands of candy canes are now manufactured and shipped for the holiday season each year. The origins of the yule log The burning of a yule log has been a Christmas tradition in many European countries for centuries. It is believed to have originated at pagan winter solstice festivals or yule festivals among Germanic people. Eventually it turned into a Christmas tradition -- one where a piece of wood is burned in the hearth,

oftentimes overnight until Christmas arrives. Even now, people who have fireplaces in their homes often participate in the yule log tradition. But for the many others who dont have a fireplace, an enterprising television executive devised a solution back in 1966. Fred M. Thrower, President and CEO of WPIX, Inc., a local television station in New York, was inspired by a commercial showing Santa Claus in front of a roaring fire. He came up with the concept of airing a continuous loop of a yule log burning so that viewers without fireplaces could enjoy the magic of the yule log with seasonal music playing in accompaniment to the mesmerizing flames. The original piece of film was a loop of only 17 seconds of film and individuals could tell it was artificial by its jerky appearance. Eventually the yule log was refilmed. Annual airing of the yule log took place up until the 1990s. But fans of the holiday staple protested and, after 11 years of being off the air, the yule log returned in 2001, a few months after the September11th attacks. Television executives cited that people wanted comfort food television and restored the yule log. The yule log is now broadcast through many WPIXaffiliates, and many other stations have done their own yule log broadcasts of different ornate fireplaces throughout North America. Some yule log performances can even be purchased on DVD as a portable yule log while traveling.

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A.C.T.S. NEW TESTAMENT FELLOWSHIP Rev. Linda Wannemacher-Pastor Jaye Wannemacher-Worship Leader Contact: 419-695-3566 Sunday - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with worship @ ACTS Chapel-8277 German Rd., Delphos Thursday - 7:00 p.m. For Such A Time As This All & Non Denominational Tri-County Community Intercessory Prayer Meeting @ Presbyterian Church (Basement), 310 W. 2nd St. Delphos Everyone Welcome. DELPHOS BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Terry McKissack 302 N Main, Delphos Contact: 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. 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 Van Crest 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. Angela Khabeb Saturday-8:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast; 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service; 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Sunday-10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship Service FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Where Jesus is Healing Hurting Hearts! 808 Metbliss Ave., Delphos One block south of Stadium Park. 419-692-6741 Senior Pastor - Dan Eaton Love and Power Services Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Christmas message Service with Christmas message: The Word became Flesh. Monday - Prayer- 7:00 p.m. Other ministries take place at various times. Check out www.delphosfirstassemblyofgod.com. DELPHOS CHRISTIAN UNION Pastor: Rev. Gary Fish 470 S. Franklin St., (419) 692-9940 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Sunday morning service. Youth ministry every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Childrens ministry every third Saturday from 11 to 1:30. ST. PAULS UNITED METHODIST 335 S. Main St. Delphos Pastor - Rev. David Howell Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service DELPHOS WESLEYAN CHURCH 11720 Delphos Southworth Rd. Delphos - Phone 419-695-1723 Pastor Wayne Prater 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. David Howell, Pastor Week of Dec. 25, 2011 Sunday - No Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 11:30 a.m. Radio Worship on WDOH, Christmas Day! Monday - Office closed; Tender Times Set Up Tuesday - Office Closed Wednesday- 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday - 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Suppers On Us MARION BAPTIST CHURCH 2998 Defiance Trail, Delphos Pastor Jay Lobach 419-339-6319 Services: Sunday - 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH 331 E. Second St., Delphos 419-695-4050 Rev. Mel Verhoff, Pastor Rev. Jacob Gordon, Asst. Pastor Fred Lisk and Dave Ricker, Deacons Mary Beth Will, Liturgical Coordinator; Mrs. Trina Shultz, Pastoral Associate. Mel Rode, Parish Council President Celebration of the Sacraments Eucharist Lords Day Observance; Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:30 a.m.; Weekdays as announced on Sunday bulletin. Baptism Celebrated first Sunday of month at 1:30 p.m. Call rectory to schedule Pre-Baptismal instructions. Reconciliation Tuesday and Friday 7:30-7:50 a.m.; Saturday 3:304:00 p.m. Anytime by request. Matrimony Arrangements must be made through the rectory six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick Communal celebration in May and October. Administered upon request.

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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) Tommy Sandefer, lead pastor Ron Prewitt, sr. adult pastor Sunday worship & childrens ministry - 10:00 a.m. www.vwvcoh.com facebook: vwvcoh

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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. 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. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Zion Church & Conant Rd., Elida Pastors: Mark and D.J. Fuerstenau Sunday - Service - 9:00 a.m. PIKE MENNONITE CHURCH 3995 McBride Rd., Elida Phone 419-339-3961 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. 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. GOMER UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 7350 Gomer Road, Gomer, Ohio 419-642-2681 gomererucc@bright.net Rev. Brian Knoderer Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship 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.

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 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH 512 W. Sycamore, 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. CHURCH OF GOD 18906 Rd. 18R, Rimer 419-642-5264 Fax: 419-642-3061 Rev. Mark Walls Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 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. John Stites Mass schedule: Saturday - 4 p.m.; Sunday - 10:30 a.m. ST. BARBARA CHURCH 160 Main St., Cloverdale 45827 419-488-2391 Fr. John Stites Mass schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 135 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings Rev. Joe Przybysz Phone: 419-286-2132 Mass schedule: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 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.

TRINITY LUTHERAN 303 S. Adams, Middle Point Rev. Tom Cover Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship service. GRACE FAMILY CHURCH 634 N. Washington St., Van Wert Pastor: Rev. Ron Prewitt Sunday - 9:15 a.m. Morning worship with Pulpit Supply. KINGSLEY UNITED METHODIST 15482 Mendon Rd., Van Wert Phone: 419-965-2771 Pastor Chuck Glover 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. TRINITY FRIENDS CHURCH 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert 45891 Ph: (419) 238-2788 Sr. Pastor Stephen Savage Outreach Pastor Neil Hammons Sunday - 8:15 a.m. - Prayer time; 9:00 a.m. Worship, Sunday School, SWAT, Nursery; Single; 10:30 a.m. Worship, Nursery, Childrens Church, Discipleship class; Noon - Lunch Break; 2:00 p.m. Service for men at Van Wert Correctional Fac.; 3:00 p.m. Service for women at Van Wert Correctional Fac., Service at Paulding jail Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. - Share, Care, Prayer Group in Fireside Room; 10-noon - Banquet Table Food Pantry; 6:30 p.m. Quilting Friends in Fellowship Hall; 7 p.m. B.R.E.A.L. Womens group in Room 108. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Small groups, Discipleship Series in sanctuary, Christian Life Club, Nursery, Preschool; 7 p.m. R.O.C.K. Youth; 8 p.m. Worship Team rehearsal. Thursday - 4-5:30 p.m. Banquet Table Food Pantry. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 13887 Jennings Rd., Van Wert Ph. 419-238-0333 Childrens Storyline: 419-238-2201 Email: fbaptvw@bright.net Pastor Steven A. Robinson Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 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. MANDALE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN UNION Rev. Don Rogers, 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.
PENTECOSTAL WAY CHURCH Pastors: Bill Watson Rev. Ronald Defore 1213 Leeson Ave., Van Wert 45891 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.

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH Landeck - Phone: 419-692-0636 Rev. Mel Verhoff, Pastor Administrative aide: Rita Suever Masses: 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday. Newcomers register at parish. Marriages: Please call the parish house six months in advance. Baptism: Please call the parish. 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.

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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. 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 Fourth & Main, Spencerville Phone 419-647-5321 Rev. Jan Johnson, Pastor Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship service. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Spencerville Rev. Ron Shifley, Pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Church School; 10:30 a.m. Worship 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 45887 Rev. Robert King, Pastor Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday 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

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10686 Van Wert-Decatur Rd. Van Wert, Ohio 419-238-9426 Rev. Clark Williman. Pastor Saturday - 6:00 p.m.-7 p.m. Christmas Communion Service Sunday- 8:45 a.m. Friends and Family; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School LIVE, 5 til 10 meet you at the Altar; 10:00 a.m. Worship LIVE Monday - Chruch office closed Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. Hearth and Home Friday - 8:30 p.m.-6:00a.m. Senior High Youth Skiing Trip SALEM UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 15240 Main St. Venedocia Rev. Wendy S. Pratt, 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; 6:30 p.m. - Capital Funds Committee. Monday - 6 p.m. Senior Choir. ST. MARYS CATHOLIC CHURCH 601 Jennings Rd., Van Wert Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; Monday 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m.;

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HR & Dispatch Dancer Logistics, Inc. is currently in need of an individual that is familiar with the trucking industry in the area of HR and Dispatch. The right person will be able to handle unemployment and BWC issues as well as assist in driver dispatch and scheduling of delivery appointments or other office tasks as needed. Qualified individuals need to apply at 900 Gressel Drive, Delphos, Ohio between 9am and 3pm daily. No phone calls please!! EOE PART-TIME SALES/TECHNICAL SUPPORT PERSON Krendl Machine Company located in Delphos, Ohio is a progressive machine manufacturer seeking a Part-time Sales Associate/Technical Support person. Qualified individual must possess negotiating & basic accounting skills, extensive electrical and mechanical knowl edge and have previous customer service experience. Must be computer literate and be proficient in MS Office with an Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent. Qualified candidate send resume AND wage re quirements to: Attention: HR/Sales/Tech Support 1211 Krendl Machine Company 1201 Spencerville Ave. Delphos, Oh 45833

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LOCAL CLASS A CDL Drivers Wanted 2 yrs. experience required with tractor/trailer combination. Bulk hopper/pneumatic work - Company will train. Must have Good MVR. Full-time, home weekly, no weekends. Part-time work also available. Competitive wage with QTR/YR safety bonuses. Benefits include: Health, Dental & Life insurance Short/Long term disability Paid holidays & vacation 401k with company contributions Come drive for us and be part of our team. Apply in person at: D&D Trucking & Services, Inc., 5025 North Kill Rd., Delphos, OH 45833. 419-692-0062 or 855-338-7267.

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AAP St. Marys Corp. is a leader in the design and manufacture of cast aluminum wheels for OEM automakers. As a subsidiary of Hitachi Metals America, our reputation for high quality products and customer satisfaction has helped us continue to grow and provide our associates with over 23 years of steady employment. We now have unique opportunities for individuals in the following positions: MACHINING ENGINEER Specifies and develops CNC machining processes, equipment and tooling, work flow/layout, operating procedures, and work methods Analyzes results and develops strategies to achieve continuous improvement of quality, utilization, cycle time, and productivity Conducts trials, testing, and time studies, and utilizes FMEA and problemsolving tools to support effective launch of new products Qualifications: Bachelor degree, or equivalent, and five plus years of related process/manufacturing engineering experience with CNC lathes, mills, robotic equipment is required. MACHINING TECHNICIAN Develops, implements, and adjusts CNC programs for high-volume production as well as production trials Monitors equipment/tooling, processes, and procedures and assists in implementing actions to support safety, quality and productivity May train others in set-up, operation, and maintenance of equipment Qualifications: One year of related CNC machining experience-- including programming, SPC, and blueprint reading-- is required; Formal CNC training strongly preferred. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive starting salary, profit-sharing, and excellent fringe benefits, including medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with Company matching, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more. If youre looking for a career opportunity with a growing company, please forward your qualifications and salary history to:

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Alcoholic destined for disaster

Tomorrows Horoscope
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2011 Conditions in general look to be extremely encouraging in the year ahead, but youre likely to be rewarded the most when youre able to do things that everybody else has given up on. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Just because an acquaintance asks to borrow something, it doesnt mean you have to loan it out. If its something you greatly value, think twice before you say yes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be sure the objectives you set for yourself represent what you truly want. If you want to make this day special, dont waste your time getting caught up in onerous tasks. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -Be careful about assuming any new responsibilities. If you get caught up in something you dont know how to do, it could ruin the day for you and everyone involved. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Examine in detail a proposal or idea brought to you by someone with whom youve never had contact previously. It might work better in theory than in practice. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Someone new whom you partner up with for holiday purposes might not share the same objectives as you, yet when you start pulling together, the results could be dynamic. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Just because your careful plans get bogged down is no reason to experiment with something totally untested that you know you normally wouldnt enjoy. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Dont take a gamble if youre uncertain of the outcome and how it might affect others. If possible, stick close to what youve always done in the past. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Major decisions that affect the entire household should not be made independently. You could overlook something really important if you act without input from your kin. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be exceptionally careful when working with unfamiliar tools or materials. Read the directions carefully and dont pull switches or push buttons if you dont know what the results will be. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If youre contemplating buying something expensive that the family will have to live with for a long time, do a lot of comparison shopping before making a purchase. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You could easily throw the entire household in disarray by trying to gratify your own priorities without checking to see if they interfere with anybody elses. Check with the clan first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Usually youre pretty good at keeping secrets, but what you know might be too exciting to keep to yourself. Dont ruin something fun for the others.
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Dear Annie: My friend though its possible the risk Candi regularly drinks and excites him. There may be drives. She often drinks at underlying reasons for his a friends house and then inability to be attracted to drives herself home. Other adult women, but unless he times, she drinks at home is willing to address that, and then goes out. There are theres not much more you even times when she takes can do for him. But if you her teenage daughter in the know what chat rooms he car after shes been drink- is using, you can notify the servers. If you are aware that ing. Ive confronted Candi only he is having sex with these to be told that she doesnt girls, you can report him to have a drinking problem and the authorities. Dear Annie: I read the I should be quiet. But, Annie, I cant tell you how many letter from Frank, who cheated on his wife times her children and lost his family, and I have found his position in the her passed out in community and his the yard, on the once-charmed life. floor, at the dinner I, too, made a table or behind the huge mistake by wheel of her car cheating. I was so while its in the ignorant and selfdriveway. ish that I didnt Candi is endanrealize how badly gering her life and I would be scarring the lives of everyindividuals I loved. one around her. I can no longer idly Annies Mailbox My husband and I divorced. My chilsit back and let this continue. Whats worse dren heard about my infideliis that she has a legal hand- ties from everyone in town. I gun, and I am scared to death was shunned by people who that she will use it while shes once respected me. My childrens spouses are drunk. Is there anything I can do to convince her she needs now privy to my mistakes help? -- Looking for Some and will never be able to bond with me as they might Answers Dear Looking: Candi have. I eventually married a sounds like a tragedy waiting man who turned out to be a to happen. We dont know callous, lying philanderer. Perhaps this is justice for whether she will ever admit that she needs help, and the pain I caused. If I could you cant force her. So, if go back and live my first you know when she is driv- marriage as a faithful wife, I ing drunk, call the police. would. I should have counted If she is drinking in your my blessings, instead of nitpresence, take away her picking his flaws and using car keys. Caution Candis that as an excuse for my bad daughter not to get into the behavior. -- Living in Sad car with her mother when Regret shes been drinking. Also Annies Mailbox is writcontact Al-Anon (al-anon. ten by Kathy Mitchell and alateen.org) and suggest to Marcy Sugar, longtime ediCandis daughter that she do tors of the Ann Landers the same. column. Please e-mail your Dear Annie: Clay and questions to anniesmailI are both 23 and have been box@comcast.net, or write friends for a while. Lately, to: Annies Mailbox, c/o Ive noticed that Clay is dat- Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. ing younger and younger Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los girls. He seems to go for the Angeles, CA 90045. ones under 18. His current girlfriend is going to be 15 in a month. Clay has told me that he meets girls in a chat room specifically for teens. Ive been trying to find a way to talk to him about this, and I finally said that I cant support his choices. I told him if he messes up his life, its his problem and I will not defend him. He claims he likes dating younger girls and is always careful. I dont know what to do anymore. I dont want him to get hurt, but if he gets arrested, its his own fault. Please help. -- Pennsylvania Dear Pennsylvania: Clay is being exceedingly reckless by stalking young teenage girls. (The term for adults who are attracted to teenagers between the ages of 11 to 14 is hebephilia.) If Clay has sex with these girls, he can be sent to prison,

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By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press BAGHDAD A terrifying wave of bombs tore through mostly Shiite neighborhoods of Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 69 people and evoking fears that Iraq could dissolve into a new round of sectarian violence now that American troops have left. The attacks appeared to be a well-coordinated assault by Sunni militants linked to al-Qaida and targeted markets, grocery stores, cafes and government buildings in a dozen neighborhoods. They coincided with a government crisis that has already strained ties between the two sects to the breaking point. For many Iraqis, this could be the beginning of a nightmare scenario: The fragile alliance in the governing coalition is collapsing, large-scale violence bearing the hallmarks of al-Qaida insurgents has returned and Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki may be moving to grab the already limited power of the minority Sunnis. The conditions that perpetuate civil wars are making a hasty comeback, said Ramzy Mardini, an analyst at the Institute for the Study of War in Washington. The bombings may be linked more to the withdrawal of the last U.S. troops Sunday than the political crisis, but all together the developments raise the specter of a return to the Shiite-Sunni sectarian bloodshed that pushed Iraq to the brink of civil war in 2006 and 2007. Iraqis have mixed feelings toward the departure of the American military that invaded nearly nine years ago. Their gratitude for the ouster of Saddam is coupled with anger at the violence that eventually overcame the country. Now, especially after Thursdays explosions, they wonder whether their security forces are up to the task of protecting the country and whether their political institutions will survive intact. Such horrible blasts have occurred just one week after the American withdrawal, and then imagine what would happen after one month or one year after the Americans leaving, said Abdul Rahman Qassim, a 46-yearold lawyer in the northern city of Mosul. Al-Maliki is engaged in a showdown with the top Sunni political leader in the country. His government has issued an arrest warrant for Sunni Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi for what al-Hashemi says are trumped-up charges that he ran hit squads against government officials. That has thrown Iraqs political community into a crisis, with Sunnis suspicious that al-Maliki is making a power grab in the wake of the American military departure. Thrown into this already heated mixture was some of the worst violence Iraq has seen this year. At least 16 blasts went off across Baghdad, killing 69 people and wounding nearly 200 more. Most exploded in the morning but at least two struck Thursday evening. In Washington, the White House condemned the bombings and said attempts to derail progress in Iraq will fail. Press secretary Jay Carney said the attacks serve no agenda other than murder and hatred. Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obamas point man on Iraq, called President Jalal Talabani to discuss the situation. It was Bidens second round of phone calls to Iraqi officials this week. Gen. Ray Odierno, the U.S. Army chief of staff, also visited Baghdad Thursday in what was described as a trip arranged before the political crisis erupted. It was exactly this type of violence in the early days after the U.S.-led invasion that eventually spiraled into a near-civil war. Sunni militants such as al-Qaida saw Iraq as their battleground against first the U.S. and then Shiites, whom they do not consider as true Muslims. Shiite militias, fired up by years of anger over repression under Saddam Husseins Sunni-dominated regime, then fought back in what eventually became a tit-for-tat battle fought mainly across Baghdad. A bombing against a Shiite neighborhood would be answered by residents of a Sunni neighborhood being dragged out and shot. Thats the type of reaction that analysts say al-Qaida is trying to spark with violence such as Thursdays blasts. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but the bombings bore all the hallmarks of al-Qaidas Sunni insurgents: a mix of sticky bombs, a suicide

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By FELICIA FONSECA and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. A college student was released from the hospital Thursday after surviving what she said was a nine-day ordeal of being stuck in her car in the snow with no heavy coat, blankets or gloves and only two candy bars for food. Authorities are still not clear about why 23-year-old Lauren Weinberg drove to the desolate mountain area of Arizona during finals week at Arizona State University before she was rescued Wednesday. She was less than a mile from a ranch and in an area that had cell phone service. She told authorities her phone wasnt working, and her car could not be seen from the ranch, where workers plowed through 10 inches of snow to get her out. Authorities and the U.S. Forest Service workers who found Weinberg said they had no reason to doubt her story of survival amid 2 feet of snow and temperatures that plunged to near zero. One of the people who rescued her said he could see floor mats draped over Weinbergs legs while she sat in her car, which still had gas. It was one of two snow rescues in the Southwest on Wednesday. A Texas family found themselves struggling to breathe after nearly two days in their SUV after it was buried under 4 feet of snow and ice on a rural New Mexico highway. Two Forest Service employees on snowmobiles found Weinberg about 45 miles southeast of Winslow while checking gates on forest roads. One of them had checked the same gate the morning of Dec. 12 the day Weinberg said she became stranded and a day after she was last seen at her mothers home in Phoenix but didnt spot anything. Weinberg had the two candy bars with her and later told a deputy that she put snow in a water bottle and placed it atop the sedan to melt it for drinking water. She had been driving with no specific destination, traveling south from Winslow toward the Mogollon Rim a prominent line of cliffs that divides the states high country from the desert, Coconino County sheriffs spokesman Gerry Blair said. The area is frequented mostly by firewood gatherers, hunters and local ranchers. After the paved road turned into a dirt road, Weinberg stopped at a fence line to move a gate and her vehicle got stuck in the snow, Blair said. Forest Service worker Bob McDonald said he called out to see if anyone was around the vehicle, and Weinberg opened the back door, looking surprised and relieved. Rescuers had to dig through snow and ice to free the Higgins family, who left their home near League City, Texas, on Sunday for a ski trip in northern New Mexico. The couple and their 5-year-old daughter, Hannah, were clinging to each other and were lethargic early Wednesday. Yvonne Higgins, remained hospitalized with pneumonia Thursday. Her husband, David Higgins, and his father were on their way to pick up the familys vehicle after it was pulled

More Americans taking long holiday trips this year Profiling lawNEW YORK (AP) More Americans are expected to take long trips this holiday season and in many parts of the country it looks to be smooth sailing. About 92 million people will travel 50 miles or more from today through Jan. 2, an increase of 1.4 percent more than last year, according to AAA. The federation of motor clubs said 90 percent will travel by car. Drivers will find gasoline prices higher than last year, but well below this years peaks. Air travel will be down about 10 percent. When there are problems with air travel today be it weather, mechanical issues or computer glitches they are much worse than just a few years ago. Airlines have trimmed the number of flights and are packing planes fuller than ever before. That means if something goes wrong, there are fewer options to rebook stranded passengers. There are just no spare seats. When large snowstorms hit the busy Northeast last Christmas, it took airlines as long as a week to get some people home. A similar passenger nightmare occurred after Hurricane Irene struck in August. Bad weather also can mean more cancellations than in the past. A Department of Transportation rule that went into effect in April 2010 limits planes to three hours on the tarmac. Airlines that violate it face penalties of up to $27,500 per person thats more than $3.7 million for just one Boeing 737. That has made them skittish about operating in bad weather, leading to 20 percent more cancellations in the typical month. But as of Thursday evening, there was nothing to indicate any widespread weather disruptions at the beginning of the Christmas travel period. Heavy snow did force the cancellation of more than 100 flights Thursday at Denver International Airport, one of the nations busiest, but that tapered off by Thursday evening. Severe thunderstorms are forecast today in the southeast part of the country, while snow falls in the mountains of New England. Mountainous areas of New York state and New England were expected to get several inches of snow by today morning, and rain and thunderstorms were forecast down the coast to the Carolinas.

by rescuers from the snowdrift near Springer, N.M. The family plans to return to Texas when his wife is released from the hospital, though it was unclear when that might be. David Higgins was able to keep the car running for a couple of hours, but when he wanted to clear the exhaust pipe, his door was blocked. He tried to shove his arm through the top of the window, but it went about 16 inches and still was covered in snow. The family had plenty of water, sandwiches, chips and snack mix. But as the hours passed, it seemed as if they were working harder to breathe inside the buried SUV. We werent sure of it, but we think we were running out of air. That was spooky, the 48-year-old father told The Associated Press. He eventually reached his brother in Texas by cellphone and the distress call was relayed to state police, who launched a search Tuesday evening. Higgins had a simple message for travelers this winter: Throw a case of water and a sleeping bag in the car.

Tis the season to steal

By SARAH SKIDMORE AP Retail Writer

bomber, roadside blasts and car bombs. Al-Qaida in Iraq is severely debilitated from its strength in the early years of the war, but still has the capability to launch coordinated and deadly assaults from time to time. U.S. military officials worried about a resurgence of al-Qaida after their departure. If Sunnis feel invested in the political process and see that they have a future within it, analysts say its unlikely that al-Qaida and its ilk could gain much traction within the wider Sunni community, especially after the bloodbath that Iraqis have already endured and are not eager to repeat. Many Sunnis fear the arrest warrant against al-Hashemi is part of a wider campaign to go after Sunni political figures and shore up Shiite control across the country. In this already tense atmosphere, Hadi Jalo, a Baghdad-based political analyst, said Thursdays violence will likely elicit an even stronger crackdown by al-Maliki as opposed to a conciliatory move. What is clear now is that the situation is deteriorating, he said. I think al-Maliki, who has the absolute power now ... will strike back, and he will escalate his crackdown against his political rivals. The situation now will continue to fuel the sectarian tensions. Coordinated campaigns such as this generally take weeks to plan, and could have been timed to coincide with the end of the American military presence in Iraq, possibly to undercut U.S. claims that they are leaving behind a stable and safe Iraq.

suit could add to sheriffs troubles

By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press

By LAURA WIDESMUNOZ AP Hispanic Affairs Writer

Cuban-Americans stream to the island for holidays

sands of Cuban-Americans flying to the island this week to celebrate the new year. These types of annual pilgrimages would have been sharply curtailed if two South Florida, GOP CubanAmerican congressmen had succeeded in returning to the Bush-era limit of once every three years. The measure backed by U.S. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and David Rivera was tucked into the congressional spending bill, but Republican leaders jettisoned it last week as part of a last minute compromise. Many Cuban-Americans, like Labrada have already been traveling to Cuba for years. They just had to go through special church trips or through a third country to get around the three year ban. Of nearly a dozen families interviewed at the Miami Airport, all but two said theyd last visited the island in the last year or two. I dont think it should be any different for us than it is for anyone else going to visit family in any other country,

MIAMI Deborah Labrada was giddy as she stood in line at Miami-Dade International Airport, waiting to fly to the town of Guantanamo, Cuba. It is the place she visits roughly once a year to see her grandfather, aunts and uncles and cousins. She still considers it a second home, even though she has lived nearly all her 17 years in South Florida. The first thing Im going to do when I get there is cry, and then give everyone hugs, she said Monday, as she leaned against her cart of bags secured in the festive, neon green airport plastic wrap. The duffel bags cheaper to ship through than heavier, traditional luggage bulged with food, over the counter medicine, toys and other necessities hard to obtain in Cubas struggling economy. Labrada was among thou-

Labrada said. Except it is different. Most Cubans who come to the U.S. are able to immigrate here as a result of U.S. policy that views them as victims of political oppression. And as Diaz-Balart is quick to note, not everyone can travel. While average Cubans may be able to visit family off the island, their visa requests can easily be denied. The Cuban government has refused to allow blogger and internationally renowned activist Yoani Sanchez to travel to the U.S. and Europe to accept human rights awards. But Professor Andy Gomez of the University of Miamis Institute for Cuba and CubanAmerican Studies says the flood of travelers isnt likely to stop any time soon, and he says trying to stem the flow makes no sense. I was at the Miami airport last week, and there were flights on the hour, he said. Stopping it? Impossible. It is the people-to-people contact we want and need, and it is already happening.

PHOENIX The selfdescribed Americas toughest sheriff has survived firestorms in the past, but none in the past decade have been as bad as what the lawman has been hit with in the past few weeks. And in a few days, a federal judge could make things worse for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Murray Snow heard arguments over a lawsuit from a handful of Latino residents alleging racial profiling during Arpaios immigration sweeps. He could send it to trial, throw it out, or declare that Arpaio uses racial profiling in his immigration enforcement. The accusations echo those in a scathing U.S. Justice Department report last week that resulted in the sheriffs office losing its power to check inmates immigration status. Arpaio on Wednesday questioned the timing of the reports release. The Latinos claim officers based some traffic stops on the race of Hispanics in vehicles, pulling them over without probable cause to inquire about their immigration status. The stops were made during his departments immigration patrols in metropolitan Phoenix. They are seeking a declaration that the sheriffs office violated their constitutional rights and must establish stronger policies that protect against racial profiling. Stan Young, a lawyer for those who filed the lawsuit, said Arpaio launched sweeps after he received racially charged letters and emails that complained of people speaking Spanish. Tim Casey, a lawyer for Arpaios office, said the sheriffs office launches its sweeps on raceneutral grounds and that the sheriff never acted on those letters.

More than spirits are being lifted this holiday season. Shoppers may be grabbing lots of things off shelves, but many are leaving stores without paying for them. During the four weeks leading up to Christmas, an estimated $1.84 billion in merchandise will be shoplifted this year, according to The Global Retail Theft Barometer, a survey of retailers worldwide. Thats up about 6 percent from $1.7 billion during the same period last year. They shoplift for Christmas gifts, they steal for themselves, for their family, says Joshua Bamfield, executive director of the Centre for Retail Research and author of the survey. Some people always get sticky fingers during the holidays. After all, the crowded stores and harried clerks make it easier to slip a tablet computer into a purse or stuff a sweater under a coat undetected. But higher joblessness and falling wages have contributed to an even bigger rise this year, with people stealing everything from necessities (Think: food) to luxuries they can no longer afford (Think: Gucci handbag). Its really a question of need versus greed, says Joseph LaRocca, senior advisor of asset protection for the National Retail Federation trade group. People will rationalize what they are stealing: Oh, Im feeling the economy. I lost my job. Some experts say the economys influence is largely a cop-out. They say shoplifters are stealing for myriad reasons this holiday season that have nothing to do with economic turmoil. Among them, some do it for a rush or thrill. For others, its about filling a void. Still others are trying to relieve anxiety, boredom or depression all emotions that are particularly common during the holidays. Shoplifting is generally a crime of opportunity and opportunities abound at the holiday, says Barbara Staib, a spokeswoman for the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, a nonprofit that provides shoplifting prevention programs. The stressors that come with the holiday will certainly help them rationalize their need for bad behavior. As it turns out, while many Americans believe in the thou shalt not steal creed, many also believe in getting the five finger discount. In fact, an estimated one in 11 Americans shoplift, according to the National Association of Shoplifting Prevention, based on research collected on people who enroll in its prevention courses. The profile of a shoplifter may be surprising to some. Three-quarters of shoplifters are adults equally men and women while kids make up about 25 percent of them. Most more than 70 percent of shoplifters say their crime was spontaneous. Premeditated or not, all the stealing translates into hundreds of billions of dollars in losses for retailers each year. Theft of all kinds including shop lifting, organized retail crime, employee theft and vendor fraud cost retailers more than $119 billion worldwide in the 12 months ending in June, up from up nearly 7 percent from the same period in 2010. Thats the biggest gain ever recorded by the Global Retail Theft Barometer since it began the survey in 2007 and it represents about 1.45 percent of retailers $986 billion in sales. Thirty-six percent of losses come from shoplifting by average Joes. Employee theft represents about 44 percent. Professional criminals who steal massive amounts of goods to resell account for about 3 percent, while vendor theft and administrative error make up the remaining 17 percent.

Answers to Thursdays questions: It takes 100 gallons of water to grow a single watermelon. Gideans Bible is mentioned both in the Beatles song Rocky Raccoon and Jethro Tulls Locomotive Breath. Todays questions: What country elected a TV chef as its prime minister and then ousted him for hosting his cooking show while in office? The last letter of what states name is the same as its official U.S. Postal Service abbreviation? Answers in Saturdays Herald Todays words: Phratry: a clan Wayzgoose: a printers annual holiday in Britain The Outstanding National Debt as of 7 a.m. today was $15,130,149,297,196. The estimated population of the United States is 311,904,612, so each citizens share of this debt is $48,509. The National Debt has continued to increase an average of $3.96 billion per day since Sept. 28, 2007.