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The Delphos Herald office will close at noon on Monday and remain closed until 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Here are some other holiday hours: Speedway (Main) - Regular Hours Speedway (5th) - Regular Hours Circle K - Regular Hours The Point Marathon Normal hours Christmas Eve, open at 6 a.m. Christmas Day Bellmanns Party Shop - Open Christmas eve to 6 p.m., closed Christmas Day Suevers Townhouse Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Day Niedeckens - Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and 9 a.m until 10 p.m. on Christmas Day Delphos Discount Drugs - Closed at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day Chiefs Supermarket Open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day ACE Hardware - Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day Tri-County Do-It Center Closed at noon on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day

Snowstorm weakening after dumping snow in Midwest

BY JEFF KAROUB The Associated Press DETROIT The first widespread snowstorm of the season weakened as it moved east Friday, but not before it dumped more than 1 1/2 feet of snow in Michigan and made travel difficult in the Great Lakes region. A semitrailer went out of control on a bridge slick with snow, barreled down an embankment and struck a concrete barrier in Indiana, killing the driver. In Michigan, a school bus carrying six children crashed into a tree that had fallen across a road in near white-out conditions. There were no injuries in that accident. The storm, part of a system that began in the Rockies earlier in the week, was blamed for deaths in at least five states. Snow was forecast Friday in Pennsylvania, and the system was developing a second front with a mix of snow and rain in the New York City area and New Jersey. It was expected to spin its way northward through New England and into Canada into the weekend, National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Adam said. In Gaylord, Mich., where Adam is based, people were digging out of what he called

President Obama nominates John Kerry for secretary of state

BY JULIE PACE The Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state, elevating the longtime lawmaker and foreign policy expert to the top diplomatic job he had coveted. He is not going to need a lot of on-the-job training, Obama said, standing alongside Kerry at the White House. Few individuals know as many presidents and prime ministers or grasp our policies as firmly as John Kerry. If confirmed by the Senate, Kerry would replace Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who plans to leave Obamas Cabinet early next year. Clinton, who is recovering from a concussion sustained in a fall, did not attend the Roosevelt Room announcement. The 69-year-old Democrat is expected to be easily confirmed by his Senate colleagues. He would be the first of what are expected to be several new faces on Obamas national security team, including a new defense secretary and director of the Central Intelligence Agency. The son of a diplomat, Kerry has served as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is a decorated Vietnam veteran who was critical of the war effort when he returned home to the United States. He has represented Massachusetts in the Senate since 1985. Johns entire life has prepared him for this role said Obama, who praised Kerry for his belief that the country must harness all elements of Americans power. The president picked Kerry for the post even though his nomination could create a political problem in Massachusetts. Republicans are eying the Senate seat Kerry will vacate after five terms, and recently defeated GOP Sen. Scott Brown would be a favorite in his party for the job. Kerrys nomination could bring to a close what has become for the White House a contentious and distracting effort to find a new secretary of state. His only other rival for the job, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, faced harsh criticism from congressional Republicans for her initial accounting of the deadly September attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya. Obama vigorously defended Rice, a close friend and longtime adviser, but

Residents Mary Lou Wells, left, and Esther Patton, right, open and inspect their gifts during Vancrest Healthcares annual Christmas party Friday afternoon. Each resident received a gift specific to their needs or favorite nostalgic pastime. (Delphos Herald/Stephanie Groves)

Herald offers free job seminar

Jim Perry, former Delphos resident, and The Delphos Herald are offering a free seminar for job-seekers from 8-11 a.m. on Jan. 26 at the Eagles Lodge in Delphos. Getting Over the Wall is a 3-hour intensive seminar designed to get candidates past hidden objections that are preventing them from getting an opportunity to meet with decision-makers. Though there is no charge for the program, preregistration is essential in order to assure availability of handouts; space is limited. To attend, RSVP to Nancy Spencer at nspencer@delphosherald.com or call 419-6950015, ext. 134. Leave a message, including the number and names of participants.

Jefferson game postponed The Coldwater at Jefferson boys basketball game scheduled for Friday was postponed, as was the Allen East at Spencerville game. No makeup dates have been announced. TODAY Boys Basketball (6 p.m.): Celina at St. Johns; Perry at Fort Jennings; Coldwater at Elida; Kalida at Ottawa-Glandorf; Columbus Grove at Patrick Henry. Girls Basketball: Ottoville at Ottawa-Glandorf, noon; Elida at Coldwater, noon; Wayne Trace at Fort Jennings, 1 p.m.; Kalida at Crestview, 1 p.m.; Jefferson at Van Wert, 6 p.m. Wrestling: Spencerville, Lincolnview and Elida at Coldwater Sielski Wrestling Invitational, 10 a.m. Mostly clear tonight. Lows in the lower 20s. Mostly sunny Sunday. Highs in the upper 30s. Lows in the mid 20s. 2A 3A 4A 5A 6-7A 8A 9A 10A 1B

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GOP senators dug in, threatening to hold up her nomination if the president tapped her for the post. Rice withdrew her name from consideration last week, making Kerry all but certain to become the nominee. People familiar with the White Houses decisionmaking said support within the administration was moving toward Kerry even before Rice pulled out. The Cabinet nomination of Kerry is the first Obama has made since winning a second term, and the first piece in an extensive shuffle of his national security team. The president is also expected to nominate a new defense secretary soon to take over for retiring Leon Panetta and a new director of the Central Intelligence Agency to replace former spy chief David Petraeus, who resigned last month after admitting to an affair with his biographer. Former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska is a front-runner for the Pentagon post, but has been dogged by questions about his support for Israel and where he stands on gay rights, with critics calling on him to repudiate a comment in 1998 that a former ambassadorial nominee was openly, aggressively gay.

concrete snow precipitation that was heavy, wet and hard to handle. Adam said he had to snow-blow for the second time in 12 hours and take a chain saw to a downed tree on his street before he could get out for work Friday morning. The area recorded 19.6 inches of snow. Its a big wallop of winter weather, Adam said. Aviation officials and travelers welcomed sunny skies in Chicago, where more than 500 flights were cancelled at the two airports the day before. Only 50 flights were canceled Friday, and a similar number faced delays of up to two hours. Robin Mamlet, of Berwyn, Pa., spent Friday morning at Philadelphia International Airport waiting for her daughter to arrive home for the holidays from college in Chicago. Her daughters original flight was canceled Thursday due to the blizzard and her rebooked flight at 6 a.m. left an hour late. Still, the plane landed in Philadelphia in plenty of time for the next step in their holiday plans: a midday flight to Puerto Rico for a five-day vacation. So were in very good shape very lucky, Mamlet said.

Suever retiring as assistant director at Delphos library

Margaret Suever By STACY TAFF staff@delphosherald.com DELPHOS After working for the Delphos Public Library for 27 years, Assistant Director Margaret Suever is retiring. Having only been in that position for 14 years of that time, Suever spent the other 13 trying almost every other library position on for size. Ive done just about everything you can think of here, she said. Well, everything except cataloguing. It seems like the years have passed really fast. Suever says she didnt intend to work at the library; it just happened that way. I just needed a job at the time. My youngest kid had just started school, so I started to look for something, she said. There was an opening here and it just worked out. Suever made the decision to retire due to the upcoming changes in the retirement system. She says she will find plenty to keep her busy. I thought I might look for

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Hey, is that Santa in there? Does he live in Ottoville? Those searching for unique outdoor Christmas displays will not want to miss the Clay home on Red Maple Drive in Ottoville. The decorations are fun and light to a merry tune as passersby dial their radios to 93.9 FM to listen. If youre patient, you can see Santa in the window preparing for his upcoming trip around the world. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer)

Clay family offers Christmas fare

another job, she said. Also, everyone keeps saying Im going to clean out all the closets and drawers, which is true. Thats something you never have time to do. I also do a lot of crafts and sewing at home, just something I do for me. I wont be doing any baking because then Id be as big as a house. It always sounds good but when you bake, someone has to eat it and it would probably have to be me. Suevers last official day at the library was Thursday. She says there are things she will miss about spending time there. Ill miss the people; thats my favorite part of the job. You really get to know the patrons working here, she added. Who am I going to talk to now besides my husband? One thing I wont miss is working nights and weekends but then, who would miss that? Suever lives in Middle Point with her husband, Donald. They have three grown children and one grandchild.

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So here it is, the weekend before Christmas. The shopping is done; well, for gifts anyway. I wrapped the last presents on Sunday. It felt good to put all the paper and accessories away and free up that corner of the living room. Whew. We had our gift exchange at work on Friday. Everyone seemed pleased with what they got. We may shake it up next year and play some games with the bounty. Im hoping we get to do a little light-gazing tonight. I want to show my hubby the house in Ottoville for sure. Its pretty neat. If you havent seen it, its worth the drive. We love Christmas lights and enjoy seeing how creative people are and whats new. In our estimation, the house on the corner of Franklin and Sixth streets is the best-decorated house. Its a personal favorite. You dont have to agree - just drive by and give it a chance. A few years ago, we actually stopped and knocked on the door and asked if we could look at some of their lights so we could buy them the next year. As luck would have it, we still havent found them. I think they have a double-secret store they shop at and theyre not giving it up. Theyve added a star this year - very cool. Yes, thats us sitting at the stop sign watching it to see what all it does. The Deitering home off 309 is amazing again. I cant even imagine the time it takes to do all that. He must start before Halloween. Thanks to everyone who submitted their Top 10 Christmas Songs lists. Ill have

For The Record Federal government lists The Delphos 2 ice seals as threatened Herald NANCY SPENCER
BY DAN JOLING The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska Two types of ice seals joined polar bears Friday on the list of species threatened by the loss of sea ice, which scientists say reached record low levels this year due to climate warming. Ringed seals, the main prey of polar bears, and bearded seals in the Arctic Ocean will be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced. A species is threatened if its likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout a significant portion of its range. The listing of the seals came after federal scientists did an extensive review of scientific and commercial data. It has no effect on subsistence hunting by Alaska Natives. They concluded that a significant decrease in sea ice is probable later this century, and that these changes will likely cause these seal populations to decline, said Jon Kurland, protected resources director for NOAA Fisheries Alaska region. Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell late Friday called the science behind the decision speculative and said the state will consider legal action. The state unsuccessfully challenged the polar bear listing. The ringed seal population is in the millions and the bearded seal population is in the hundreds of thousands, Parnell said in a prepared statement. Neither is in decline nor will it be by mid-century, he said. The ESA was not enacted to protect healthy animal populations, Parnell said. Despite this fact, the NMFS continues the federal governments misguided policy to list healthy species based mostly on speculated impacts from future climate change, adding additional regulatory burdens and costs upon the State of Alaska and its communities.
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those put together and the results will be in Mondays paper. We may have to make that a tradition or do something similar each year. Youll also see the coloring contest winners. Cute, very cute. As I looked through the lists, I had to rearrange my own a little. There are just so many you forget one or two you really like and have to move things around. So here is a little something I want everyone to do on Tuesday. First, as your feet hit the floor say a little thank you that your feet hit the floor. As you spend time with your families, say another thank you for them and the fact you can be together. Many will spend Christmas alone because they have lost loved ones or they cant be together. Its a joyous time of year full of wonder and delight and a time to gather with those we love and let them know how special we think they are. Merry Christmas! May you all feel as blessed as I know I am.

BY BEN HUBBARD The Associated Press BEIRUT Syrias rebels stepped up attacks on strategic sites including a sprawling military complex in the countrys north on Friday, while reports emerged that President Bashar Assads forces continued to fire Scud missiles at rebel areas. Russian President Vladimir Putin told European leaders that Russia does not seek to protect Assad but that only a negotiated solution can end the conflict an outcome that looks unlikely as rebels make gains across the country. While few observers expect Syrias 21-month-old conflict to end soon, most say steady rebel advances appear to be tipping the balance in favor of those fighting to topple Assads regime. Anti-regime activists reported rebel attacks on strategic government sites in northern Syria on Friday, showing rebel efforts to cut government supply lines, free up roads and seize arms from government bases. Near the northern city

Syrian rebels step up attacks on strategic sites

of Aleppo, rebels clashed with government forces at a sprawling military complex by the town of Al-Safira, activists said. An activist in the town said the complex contains military factories, a scientific research center that produces chemical weapons as well as an air defense and an artillery base. Rebels seized the artillery base earlier this week and have been trying to seize the air defense base, said Hussein, who gave only his first name for fear of retribution. The towns proximity to the facilities has cost it dearly, he said. Government airstrikes often target civilian areas, and more than twothirds of the towns residents have fled, fearing the regime will use chemical weapons. We are scared that they will be blown up or that the regime will use them in revenge on the town, he added. Bilal Saab, head of the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, confirmed that the Al-Safira

complex houses a chemical weapons production facility but said it is unclear if such weapons have been stored there ready for use, or if rebels would even be able to use such weapons. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said seven rebels were killed in clashes in the area on Friday. It said nearly two dozen more died in a government airstrike earlier this week after they captured a military warehouse. Activists also said rebels had launched attacks on a number of military targets near the central city of Hama. Activist Mousab Alhamadee said rebels had seized five army posts in the last two days near the town of Morek, which straddles the countrys primary northsouth highway north of Hama. Only one army tank battalion remains in the towns immediate area, he said, giving the areas rebels much more freedom to move. The regime is losing a complete geographic area, he said.

Ohio ends 2-year session peppered with misbehavior

BY JULIE CARR SMYTH The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio Four-term Dayton Democrat Clayton Luckies refusal to resign his seat in the Ohio House while awaiting trial on 49 counts of theft, corruption and money laundering stirred the ire of Republicans. But Luckie wasnt the only state lawmaker whos had a run-in with authorities during this two-year General Assembly, one of the most misbehaving broods in recent years. Some resign, some dont. Former Democratic Rep. W. Carlton Weddington resigned and surrendered to authorities in March after being indicted on charges of bribery, election falsification and filing a false financial disclosure statement. Hes now serving three years in prison. Authorities involved in the ongoing federal investigation said Weddington took trips and cash in exchange for taking steps to introduce legislation. He is believed to be the first state lawmaker in a century convicted of bribery. Luckies subsequent indictment made the session historic, said Ohio Legislative Inspector General Tony Bledsoe. The Legislatures chief watchdog said its rare to have one lawmaker indicted in a session, let alone two. Youd have to go back to 1998 to find the last legislator who was charged with a felony, Bledsoe said. That was the year state Sen. Jeff Johnson, a Cleveland Democrat, was convicted on federal corruption charges. Johnson fought to keep his seat until the end of his term, aware that if he didnt resign, his legislative colleagues would have to impeach him to get him out. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron OBrien said Friday that hes asked Bledsoe for additional information on Senate Finance Chairman Chris Wideners decision to champion a 2009 budget amendment that benefited a hometown agricultural nonprofit the senator co-founded and financially backed. He said no wrongdoing is implied by the inquiry. Widener said in a statement he had proactively contacted Bledsoe and provided the facts surrounding his service on the board. I plan to provide any additional information needed, Widener said. Ohio Republican Party spokesman Matt Henderson said party leaders can, and should, play a role in forcing bad actors from office when the circumstances demand it. There are actions that the party leadership could take to remove someone: for example, Clayton Luckie, he said. They could take away his furniture; they can force him to resign. They can do that. After revelations that then-state Rep. Robert Mecklenborg, a Republican from Green Township, didnt tell House Speaker William Batchelder about an out-of-

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state drunken driving arrest and the odd circumstances that surrounded it his days at the Statehouse were numbered. Records of the arrest showed Mecklenborg failed field sobriety tests and tested above the legal blood-alcohol limit. Married with three children, he was arrested in the wee hours of the night with a young woman in the car who was not his wife. Mecklenborg resigned under pressure from the party in August 2011. Two other Republican lawmakers who had brushes with law enforcement this session defended themselves against calls for resignation. First-term state Sen. Kris Jordan weathered a shower of criticism after his wife called 911 in July 2011 amid a domestic dispute. She told a deputy in a taped interview that, drinking or not, her husband had a pattern of getting angry, throwing things and sometimes pushing me around. In a letter to the editor of the Mansfield News Journal last summer, resident Jennifer Armstrong of Columbus urged Jordans constituents to demand his resignation. His behavior is an embarrassment to our great state, as well as to all men who behave in a manner befitting the title husband; she wrote. We do not need bullies as public officials. Melissa Jordan ultimately declined to pursue criminal charges and the senator pursued a complaint against the sheriffs office alleging they mishandled her call. The sheriff was cleared. State Rep. Jerrod Martin, a Beavercreek Republican, ignored calls from then-GOP Chairman Kevin DeWine to step down after he was charged with drunken driving and child endangerment in a July 2011 traffic stop with three nephews in his pickup.

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BY ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS The Associated Press COLUMBUS The top official at the Loyal Order of Moose and the Moose International fraternal organizations has resigned one week after a lawsuit alleged he molested a boy more than 30 years ago in Ohio and Louisiana. William Airey, the groups CEO and director general, announced his decision to the Moose board Thursday, Moose spokesman Kurt Wehrmeister said Friday. Aireys decision was voluntary and was not forced by the board because of the lawsuit, Wehrmeister said. He promised a later statement but said it would not address the lawsuit or its allegations. The Loyal Order of Moose is a unit of Moose International. Both are based in Aurora, Ill. Airey, 71, has not commented on the lawsuit. A message left at his home Friday was not immediately returned. The organizations new director and CEO said Airey made a tough decision based on what are still unfounded allegations. He didnt want to take the focus off the good works thats going in the lodges and chapters across this country, said Scott Hart, who previously headed the organizations Mooseheart Child City & School in Aurora, a school serving needy children and teens. Hes at the age of retirement, and I think he just felt like he didnt want to be that distraction, and the time was now to go ahead and retire, Hart said. Hart, 43, said he planned to focus on building the organizations membership base. He said he wasnt aware of any negative impact the lawsuit has had on the group. The Dec. 13 lawsuit filed in Franklin County court in Columbus by Jason Peck of South Carolina, a psychiatrist who practices in North Carolina, alleges that Airey began grooming him in 1980 to abuse him sexually. The abuse began that year in Ohio, when Peck was 12, and continued elsewhere, including New Orleans, the suit said. Airey was a member of a Moose lodge in Whitehall in suburban Columbus, where he took Peck to Moose-related functions, the suit said. The Associated Press generally doesnt identify people who say they are victims of sexual abuse, but Peck has agreed to go public with his allegations and allow his name to be used. Moose International investigated Airey for sexual misconduct with children in 1996 and again in 2007 but took no action, Pecks lawsuit said. Hart said he had no comment on those allegations because the organization is not named in the lawsuit. Moose International said last week that the organization was shocked by the allegation. This is not the Bill Airey we know, the group said. The organization said Airey was not to be in contact with residential students at Mooseheart Child City & School. Pecks attorney, Konrad Kircher, criticized the Moose organization Friday for not addressing the allegations against Airey, including its purported previous investigations of him.

American flight to Dallas lands after engine fails

The Associated Press CINCINNATI A grand jury has indicted a man on aggravated murder charges and other counts in the fatal stabbing of a security guard at the downtown Cincinnati hotel where the guard worked. Police called to the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza on Dec. 7 found 58-year-old Richard Campbell dead in a stairwell. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters says 35-year-old Joseph Tucker Jr., of Cincinnati, was indicted Friday in Campbells slaying. Deters says Tucker is charged with two counts each of aggravated murder and murder and single counts of aggravated robbery and burglary. He could be sentenced to life in prison without parole if convicted of all the charges.

The Associated Press CLEVELAND American Airlines says engine trouble on a flight to Dallas forced its plane to turn around shortly after takeoff in Cleveland. American spokeswoman Andrea Huguely says the plane carrying 139 passengers and five crew members landed safely after returning to Cleveland Friday afternoon. She says theyre now working to get passengers on other flights. A spokesman for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport says the MD-80s engine had failed and that people on the ground reported seeing a problem just after flight 1295 left the ground.

Every Christmas is special, but some are more memorable than others. One of my favorite Christmases occurred 34 years ago. That was the year of the Back Yard Christmas Day Pro Bowl. Christmas morning was a wonderful one as Santa had been especially good to us. Under the Christmas tree our three kids had discovered presents from mommy and daddy as well as from Old Saint Nick. Chrissys favorite gift was a toy kitchen set and Mike and John were especially excited about the football uniforms they received. It wasnt long before our nephew, Jerry, (who was like our third son) arrived to show the boys the football outfit he received. The boys quickly got dressed in their football pants, jerseys, shoes and helmets while I got our old Super 8 movie camera and Kodak snapshot camera ready. The boys opened the sliding glass door that led from our dining area to the wooden deck and went into the back yard. They were surprised and

The Back Yard Christmas Day Pro Bowl

Each year, the National Football League chooses the best players from different teams to play in the NFL Pro Bowl. Since each of the boys were wearing different football outfits, we decided we would call it our version of the Pro Bowl. I had the boys, (which included our next door neighbor, Ronny, who had showed up to play) line up and announced them as they ran out to the 50-yard line.

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As for my sweetheart, Janie, and I, were looking forward to another special Christmas. Well hug our kids and grandkids and other loved ones a little tighter this year. We are so grateful that God loves us so much that He gave us His Son. Jesus came to give us hope, to give us abundant life, and to give us the best gift of all: salvation and eternal life! Until next time... Im Dreaming of a White Christmas.

Pastor Dan Eaton

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WASHINGTON In todays world of social media, where everyones every little thing is on display, it is sometimes difficult to recall a time when exhibitionism wasnt ubiquitous and was, in fact, not admired. Such are the inevitable thoughts upon perusing Kitty Kelleys lovely new book yes, lovely about John F. Kennedy as seen through the eyes, or more accurately, the lens of her friend, photojournalist Stanley Tretick. Kelley, notorious for her unauthorized biographies of such luminaries as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Frank Sinatra and more recently Oprah, narrates the book, Capturing Camelot, which is essentially a photo album filled with about 200 images, including many iconic shots (John-John under his fathers desk), as well as many never before seen. The narrative provides just enough fresh information to justify yet another book about JFK. Kelley inherited the photos, as well as memos and keepsakes, that Tretick kept in a trunk and left to her upon his death in 1999. Tretick once told Kelley playfully that the trunk was filled with nude photos. Instead, she found a treasure trove. Kelleys book is thus a story with many layers: Her own friendship with Tretick; his with the Kennedys; the Kennedys among themselves. Treticks photographs and notes provide a wider angle through which to glimpse the president and first lady, about whom we already know so much. Is there anything left to know about JFK? A picture is worth a thousand words, we have heard a thousand times, but some tell more than others. And sometimes the picture not taken tells us even more. These would include photos Kennedy specifically asked Tretick not to shoot. Not that Tretick always acquiesced but the relationship between the president and the photographer seems to have been one of mutual respect. A photographer is perfectly positioned to reveal truths beyond the camera. He is essentially an authorized peeping Tom. Unlike the paparazzi who steals intimacy with a telescopic lens, the authorized photographer

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is invited to a most-intimate gathering. Part of what one discovers, or rediscovers, about Kennedy upon reading Treticks notes is that the man irrevocably associated with womanizing (thanks in part to Kelleys own expose in Jackie Oh!), was in most other ways a class act humble, authentic, dignified and uninterested in being an object of adulation. How refreshing and, these days, how rare. In one memo Kelley fished from the trunk, he described Kennedy as extremely polite, great sense of humor, quick as a rapier on the uptake, hard to top, cannot stand posing for pictures, expresses displeasure if he knows you caught him off guard in a photo that might not be to his liking ... absolutely rebels at any photo that shows him eating or drinking. Kennedy also hated being photographed in hats because he felt corny and silly. Among more-contemporary politicians, President Obama seems to have harnessed this lesson better than most. Memorable in the annals of unfortunate headwear was, of course, then-Gov. Michael Dukakis, whose fate as a presidential candidate in 1988 may have been sealed by a photo of him wearing a military helmet and taking a spin in a tank. Kennedy also objected to public displays of affection, which was commonly understood to be, well, common. Only people bereft of education and what used to be known as manners displayed affection in public. Whose business are ones emotions, anyway? Ah. But theyre everyones today. We can hardly get through an hour without expressing to online friends, otherwise known as virtual strangers, our every waking experience, from what food weve consumed to who we spotted across the restaurant. No one understood the value of image better than Kennedy, who defeated Richard Nixon in 1960 by a

mere 100,000 votes out of 68 million cast, in part because he was surpassingly telegenic compared to the sweatsoaked Nixon. Even so and impressively in our age of photo-ops and endless spin -- Kennedy wanted nothing captured on camera that wasnt real. If it didnt happen, he wouldnt pose and pretend that it had. Again, refreshing and rare. Theres no telling how Kennedy would have navigated our 24/7 media world, in which everyone with a phone is a photographer, and respect for personal space is nonexistent. As we ponder these what-ifs, one is grateful that there was once a Camelot, if only in Americas idea of itself, so beautifully captured by a remarkable photographer and given permanence by Kelley, who has a sweet side after all.

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pleased to see that standing in front of our old oak tree was a red and white candy striped goal post that I had put in place early that morning. It was a great day for football! The back yard was partially covered with snow. The temperature was warming up and the melting snow made Kathleen Parkers email the field slippery enough that address is kathleenparker@ you could have fun falling and sliding after making a washpost.com. tackle or attempting one.

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Saturday, December 22, 2012

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The way you overcome shyness is to become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid. Lady Bird Johnson (1912-2007)

by HELEN KAVERMAN
During the reign of King Herod there lived in the mountains of Judea an aged priest, named Zachary and his wife, Elizabeth. They were a happy couple but they had no children, although they would like to have a family. One day while Zachary, according to the custom of the priests, was burning incense within the sanctuary, suddenly an angel appeared to him. The angel told him that their prayers had been heard, and his wife, Elizabeth, in her old age, would bear a son, and he should call his name John. This boy name John would later be known as John the Baptist Six months after this event, the Angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee, called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary. And coming to her, the angel said, Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women! When Mary heard these startling words, she became exceedingly troubled, not knowing what they could mean. Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end. But Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no relations with a man? And the angel said to her in reply, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God. Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her. After the angel left her, Mary hastened to visit her cousin, Elizabeth in the hill country and the town of Judah. When she entered the house, Elizabeth was suddenly filled with the Holy Spirit, and in an ecstasy of joy, cried out: Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb! And how does this happen to me that the mother of my Lord, should come to me! For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Mary remained with her cousin, Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home. When Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, and Joseph learned that Mary was with child, he was very troubled. Joseph, her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention, when behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means God is with us When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus. According to Jewish customs there were three official steps a couple went through to become man and wife. The first step was the engagement. This was often made when the couple were only children, usually through the dictates of the parents. The second step was the betrothal, a ratification of an engagement. After the parents had agreed on a marriage contract, Joseph was probably brought before Mary. A formal benediction was offered over them by their parents as they tasted a cup of wine together. Although this was a legal binding in the Galilean countryside, virginity was maintained until the wedding itself. This usually took place a year later. In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. Caesar Augustus, the ruler of the Roman empire, had decreed a census be taken of his entire empire. He also ordered all subjects of Rome to return to their ancestral home towns for the registration. This meant an 80 to 90 mile journey for Mary and Joseph from their hometown of Nazareth to the birth place of their ancestors, Bethlehem. During the Roman empire a periodical census was taken with the double object of assessing taxation and of discovering who was liable for compulsory military services. Since the Jews were exempt from military service, the Palestine census was primarily for taxation purposes. After traveling almost a week, Mary and Joseph would have arrived in Bethlehem. When they arrived in Bethlehem, they could find no place in the inns, so they took lodging in a stable. While they were there; the time came for Mary to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, since there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you, you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will! The shepherds hastened to Bethlehem to see what had taken place, which the Lord has made known to them. When they saw the infant they made known the message that had been told to them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Forty days after the birth of her son, Mary and Joseph went to the temple for their purification according to the law of Moses. They took him to Jerusalem, which was a six mile journey from Bethlehem. This would be the end of Marys official confinement, according to law. Since they were poor and couldnt afford the offering of a lamb, Joseph bought two turtle doves for the sacrifice. After slaughtering the doves the priest would climb to the altar, and place the doves on the sacrificial fire. Voices of chanting Levites filled the air with psalms in praise to the Lord as the smoke rose upward. Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by

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One Year Ago Jims Restaurant Relay for Life team held a contest between cook Amber Lewis and co-owner Rick Burgei to see who could raise the most funds. Lewis came out on top and was afforded the chance to smash a pie in Burgeis face. The opportunity was also given to customers who entered a drawing. Burgei took five pies to the face in all. The effort raised $900 for the Relay team. 25 Years Ago 1987 Catholic Ladies of Columbia held their annual Christmas party at the Knights of Columbus hall. A special gift was given to President Dorothy Osting. A donation to St. Johns Foundation Fund was presented to Rev. James Peiffer. Poinsettias were won by Bertha Spieler and Irene Wannemacher. Past presidents, Agnes Knebel, Valeria Altman and Mary Tupp received Santa centerpieces. The Jefferson Lady Wildcats used full-court pressure to dominate the Hicksville Aces 61-48 Monday night at Jefferson Senior High School. Jefferson forced 41 turnovers with its pressure against a young Hicksville team. Laura Schmelzer and Cheryl Kortokrax led the Wildcats with 15 points each. Senior Angie Gonyea added 10. A Christmas program was held recently at Fort Jennings Elementary School with grades one through three performing. First graders presented the play What the Christmas Fire Told. The second-grade chorus sang Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Third-grade chorus sang O, Christmas Tree, Away in the Manager, and Joy to the World. 50 Years Ago 1962 At its annual Christmas party held Thursday evening in the Delphos Knights of Columbus Hall, Delphos chapter of Young Farmers Association named officers for the coming year. Irvin Grone will head the organization with the following officers: Robert Etzkorn, vice president; Steve Bockey, secretary; Gene Vorst, treasurer and Frank Meyer, reporter. Charlene Wannemacher of Ottoville has placed first in Putnam County in the Senior Scholarship Test. Wannemacher ranked 25th in northwestern Ohio and also received an honorable mention. Five other Ottoville students received honorable mention in the county. They are Irene Ruen, Larry Weber, Mary Beth Heck, Cora Ann Smith and Dorothy Turnwald. The annual Christmas program at Franklin Friday was well-attended by parents. The third grade of Elizabeth Rozelle presented a playlet. It was followed by a group of selections by the seventh grade band under the direction of David Zoll. The program concluded with a playlet presented by the second grade of LeAnn Gordon. 75 Years Ago 1937 The Delphos Jefferson cagers journeyed to Elida Tuesday night and annexed two more victories to add to their growing column on the right side of the ledger. The Elida teams proved no match for the fast-stepping Red and White aggregations. The Jefferson reserves won the opening game by a score of 53 to 17. The Varsity doubled the score against the Elida team 34 to 17. The members of Delphos council, No. 1362, Knights of Columbus, will hold a New Years card party and dance in the K. of C. rooms on Jan. 4. This affair is for Knights and their ladies. It was announced that Kenneth Connolly of Lima, scout executive, will be present at a future meeting of the council. The local council sponsors a Scout troop. A Christmas program will be presented at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, on the corner of Clime and Bredeick streets, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. There will be special music, singing and recitations by the children. A treat will be distributed to the children of the Sunday School. Baskets of food and clothing are being distributed to the needy by the church. Rev. C. A. Ford is the pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness Church.

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Kings from the East

the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying, Now, Master, you innocents, an angel appeared to Joseph in his sleep and told him to take the child and its mother and flee into Egypt and remain there until told to return. Without a word of complaint, Joseph rose and taking the child and his mother, went into Egypt. Herod sent his messengers

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may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation. Some time after the birth of Christ, three magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem saying, Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel. Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from the time of the stars appearance. He sent them Bethlehem and said, Go and search for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage. The magi set out and behold the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. Upon entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way. Much symbolism has been placed on their gifts to the Christ-child. The first, gold, a royal gift signified Jesus kingship. His future priesthood is symbolized by the gift of frankincense. This was a fragrant gum burned as incense. The third, myrrh, was an aromatic orange-colored resin from small thorny trees. This was expensive and was used in perfumes, anointing oil, medicine and embalming. During the night God warned the magi not to return to Herod, for he meditated harm to the child so they returned home a different way. Herod, seeing the magi did not return to him, became jealous and angry, and resolving to destroy the new born King, ordered all the children in Bethlehem and the country round about to be put to death. He foolishly thought Jesus would surely be killed among the rest, little dreaming how easily God could shield Him. While Herod was preparing for the murder of the holy to Bethlehem to murder the children. As a punishment for his cruelty, Herod died some years later, amid the most horrid torments. Again the angel appeared to Joseph and commanded him to return to Judea, because Herod was dead. So Jesus, Mary and Joseph returned and dwelt in Nazareth. Thus it came to pass that Christ was called a Nazarene. Since St. Matthew first described the star of Bethlehem, its mystery has fascinated mankind. Was it a miracle or was it a brighter-than usual celestial object. Astronomers, while seeking the identify of the star, emphasize that it might be a miracle or some natural phenomena. The Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe, discovered a new and brilliant star in the constellation Cassiopela in 1572. Since that discovery it has been suggested that this might be an especially brilliant star visible only at long intervals. A reported appearance of a bright star in that part of the heavens about the middle of the 13th century, coupled with a vague account of a similar appearance a little more than 300 years earlier, led to the thought that these might possibly be former appearances of the star of 1572. If, as this might indicate, the star appeared at intervals of 310 to 315 years, these intervals of 300 years from the time it was first reported would carry it back to about the time of the birth of Jesus. Johannes Kepler, a German astronomer, made discoveries that led to still another theory about the star of Bethlehem. In 1604, having observed a configuration of close grouping of the planets Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. He determined that such a configuration occurred each 805 years and calculations established that the same grouping might have appeared in 6 B.C. which some research indicates may have been the correct year of Christs birth. Since legends identify the wise men as astrologers, this theory accounts for the fact that, as reported in the New Testament, only the wise men saw the star. While the three planets grouped together would shed unusual brightness, the average observer might not notice them, while the wise men, as astrologers, would. The extra comments in this article were carried in a 1962 edition of the Putnam County Sentinel and in an article by Nancy Cline in the Sentinel. Merry Christmas! And a Blessed and Happy New Year to All!

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TODAY 9 a.m.-noon Interfaith Thrift Store, North Main Street. St. Vincent DePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open. 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Delphos Postal Museum is open. 12:15 p.m. Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire and Rescue 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 5 p.m. Delphos Coon and Sportsmans Club hosts a chicken fry. Students at St. Johns Elementary School in the 1-C class include, from from left, Trey 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Hershey, Elayna Will and Riley Wiechart; row two, Emma Lindeman, Ashton Milligan, Johns Little Theatre. Emma Schneer, Garret Johnson, Conner Baldauf and Elizabeth Garrett; row three, Grant Ulm, Caitlin Jettinghoff, Braylon Metzger and Lydia Hablitzel; and back, Chloe SUNDAY Etzkorn, Zane Bockey, Alivia Hines and Tyler Teman. (Delphos Herald/Staff photo) 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 1-4 p.m. Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main St. Kalida. 1:30 p.m. Amvets Post 698 Auxiliary meets at the Amvets post in Middle Point. 4 p.m. Amvets Post 698 regular meeting at the Amvets post in Middle Point. 7:30 p.m. Sons of Amvets Post 698 meet at Amvets Post in Middle Point.

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MONDAY Christmas Eve TUESDAY Merry Christmas! WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. - noon Putnam County Museum is open, 202 E. Main St. Kalida. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. Noon Rotary Club meets at The Grind. 6 p.m. Shepherds of Christ Associates meet in the St. Johns Chapel. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. THURSDAY 9-11 a.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 5-7 p.m. The Interfaith Thrift Shop is open for shopping. 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post 268, 415 N. State St. FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. Delphos Optimist Club, A&W DriveIn, 924 E. Fifth St. 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff Street. 1-4 p.m. Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. SATURDAY 9 a.m.-noon Interfaith Thrift Store, North Main Street. St. Vincent DePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open. 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Delphos Postal Museum is open. 12:15 p.m. Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire and Rescue 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. SUNDAY 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. eep up to date on foreign affairs, local events, fashion, sports, finance, and many other subjects with your newspaper. Youll also find entertaining features, like cartoons, columns, puzzles, reviews, and lots more. Christmas is a time of gift coats and boots are here, too. giving as well as receiving. According to the weather report, were going No matter how to be needing those you look at it, our items. family has been The Thrift Shop given the gift of has seen some a miracle. My changes this year: son-in-law, Scott the grand opening German, who was of the new addinot expected to tion, the new look live through the of the drop off night back on Aug. window, the more 16 from a fall that organized and caused massive, traumatic head/ Margie Rostorfer spacious Social Services and Food brain injury, is well on his way to a full recovery. Pantry area, and the new web He has been released from site recently developed by a speech and physical therapy student and her teacher at and the occupational therapist Delphos Jefferson. Everything sees huge strides every week that has been accomplished is and is confident that the left because of all of youand we arm and fingers will begin sincerely appreciate it. Our working very soon. Your mission statement of helping prayers, thoughts, and sup- those in need can only happort over these past difficult, pen because of your donatense months has meant so tions and volunteerism. If you have and extra hour or two, much. Speaking of gifts, the Thrift even once a month, we love Shop has been the recipi- to have your help. Please call ent of many gifts, especial- 419-692-2942, and well put ly at this Christmas season. you in touch with the departMany thanks to the Arnold ment youd like to work in. Dienstberger Foundation and As always, save your large all of the donations made by shopping bags and bubble families and individuals. The wrap and drop them off in spirit of the season shines the window located on First in you and we thank you so Street at the rear of the buildmuch for remembering the ing. With the up-coming sales Thrift Shop. We continue to dates currently being planned, be able to help the needy in those big shopping bags will our community because of be appreciated very much. you and the many people that Keep watching for news of those dates and sales. continuously shop the store. It has been a very busy seaFrom all of us at the Thrift son with so many nice items that have gone out as quickly Shop, may the gifts of peace, as they came in. There are joy, laughter, and good health many nice sweaters and fes- be yours in this most blessed tive tops get yours for that season and in the New Year New Years Eve party. Warm as well.

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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Jays 2nd half, shooting dooms Pirates Hot shooting leads

By JIM METCALFE jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com CONTINENTAL Continental held close to St. Johns for a half Friday night, only trailing 34-27 at the half of their non-conference boys basketball game at The Pirates Cove inside Don Huber Memorial Gymnasium. That didnt last. The Blue Jays blitzed the Pirates 17-8 in the third period to take command en route to a 69-46 triumph. The Blue and Gold (4-1) used stellar shooting all night long 23-of-39 for the game (5-of-12 triples) for 59 percent to lead almost from start to finish. For the second game in a row, we got off to a good start. It has taken a while for our offense to start clicking but our confidence is high right now, St. Johns coach Aaron Elwer began. We are making a concerted effort to use the inside-out game, whether by a pass into the post or off the dribble penetration. We got to the basket quite a bit tonight to put pressure on their defense. That was the point of emphasis for Continental coach Kevin Homier. We were terrible at that; we did a poor job of giving up drives to the basket. We never really did stop it all night, he explained. We also put them at the line far too many times and you dont beat a quality team like this doing that. The only time the Pirates (4-3) led was at 3-1 on a 3-point play by 6-3 senior Chaz Slattman (16 points, 9 boards; struggled with foul trouble) with 7:02 on the first-period board. Once junior Ryan Koester hit a 3-ball shortly after that, the Jays never led. Senior Curtis Geise, who scored a game-high 26, including 12-of13 free throws, came out well in scoring seven points to pace the Jays. As well, 6-4 sophomore Tyler Conley added all six of his points, including his high-low layin on a feed from fellow soph Andy Grothouse with 59 ticks on the board, for a 22-12 edge. Geise continued his hot touch, adding seven more points in the second period. Classmate Ryan have the toughness we need to stand in with teams like this for 32 minutes. I felt only being down seven at the half, if we could just keep it there, maybe the pressure would get to them in the fourth, Homier added. That didnt happen. We are struggling trying to turn around a mental attitude amongst the kids because they have never really won and dont know how to win games like this yet. We have handled the ball well but we dont shoot that well overall for us not to have that tough attitude. In JV action, St. Johns improved to 3-2 with a 36-27 triumph. Sophomore Alex Odenweller led the victors with 11 counters. Austin Mansfield was high scorer for the Pirates with 11. By BOB WEBER The Delphos Herald btzweber@bright.net OTTOVILLE Friday night, two teams that had played in the past against each other renewed their relationship with a non-league matchup as the Tinora Rams traveled to Ottoville to take on the Big Green at the L.W. Heckman Gymnasium. Both teams rich in basketball history played a close, low-scoring, tough defensive first half but the Rams used a very hot shooting night in downing the Big Green 54-32. The first quarter saw both teams trying to find their offensive flow as the first two points were not scored until the 6:30 mark when Big Green sophomore Brandt Landin drove the baseline and completed a nice reverse layup to give the home team their first and only lead of the game at 2-0. The Rams used a wellbalanced attack in the first as four of their five starters dented the scoreboard with senior Cameron Harris leading the way with a deep 3-pointer at the 3:26 mark. For the Big Green, besides the opening two by Landin, the only other points they mustered up in the quarter came from the line as senior Derek Schimmoeller made two free throws. As the horn sounded, the Rams were ahead 8-4 after one quarter of play. The second quarter saw the Rams use the hot shooting of 6-0 junior Derek Drewes and 5-10 senior guard Robert Wao as they scorched the scorebooks for nine and six points, respectively. The Big Green tried to stay close throughout the quarter but could only get the Rams lead down to five twice: at the 5:02 mark when junior Luke Schimmoeller completed a 3-point play; and at the 2:15 mark when Landin buried a three from beyond the arc. As both teams headed to the locker room, the Rams led 25-15. Big Green head coach Todd Turnwald continues to see his team give great effort: We had 26 shots in the paint tonight, three feet and in, and converted on only seven. Thats the game in a nutshell. Theyre a good team. Theyre 5-1 for a reason they have some good players that can really shoot the ball well. The Rams came out in the third quarter and didnt back off with their pressure and shooting as they outscored the Big Green by a 19-11 count and stretched their lead to 44-28 after three quarters of play. They got wellbalanced scoring throughout the eight minutes from their starters and contributions off the bench from seniors Jacob Miller (4 of his 8 points in the quarter) and Alec Lymanstall with a deuce as time expired. Landin led the Big Green in the quarter with four points as he has become a big contributor

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St. Johns senior Curtis Geise shoots over the top of Continental senior Chaz Slattman Friday night at Continental. Geise netted 26 points in pacing the Blue Jays to a 23-point triumph. (Delphos Herald/Charlie Warnimont photo) Buescher (18 counters, 6 boards, 4 steals, 3 assists, 3 blocks) knocked down five but those two were the only Jays that scored. Meantime, Tyler Rue scored six of his 16 points for the Pirates in the period, including a putback with a tick left, to get the hosts within 34-27. The third canto was all Jays. They got Slattman in further foul trouble, picking up his third and fourth fouls, as well as a couple other players for a not-that-deep Pirate unit by continuously attacking the basket. Buescher (9 markers in the period) and Geise (7) were an unstoppable 1-2 punch for the visitors as their lead reached as high as 21 50-29 on a drive to the glass by Buescher at 2:21 before settling for a 51-35 spread on a free toss by Koester at 27.7 ticks. Slattman is a very tough player inside and Continental plays so hard. They were very efficient the first half, Elwer added. We just made a halftime adjustment to get back to our game plan on how we wanted to defend Continental; we did a better job of forcing them to shoot over the top. When we got him in foul trouble, we wanted to continue to attack him. Overall, outside of a couple of quicker shots than wed like, we were efficient offensively and even extended our defense some the second half. The fourth stanza saw the Jays continue to maintain at least a 14-point lead and eventually add to it as both benches emptied in the final minutes. The Jays added 18-of-21 at the free-throw line (85.7%); 26 caroms (6 offensive) as Geise added six boards and senior Seth Bockey four; 10 errors; and 15 fouls. They host Celina tonight starting at 6 p.m. with the junior varsity. The Pirates ended up 19-of-45 shooting (2-of-14 downtown) for 42.4 percent; 6-of-13 at the line (46.2%); with 21 off the glass (9 offensive) as Rue added eight; 11 miscues; and 17 fouls. They visit McComb Dec. 29. We play hard but we dont

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VARSITY ST. JOHNS (69) Andy Grothouse 2-0-4, Ryan Buescher 7-3-18, Eric Clark 2-0-5, Ben Wrasman 0-0-0, Aaron Hellman 1-0-2, Ryan Koester 2-1-6, Curtis Geise 6-12-26, Cole Fischbach 0-0-0, Evan Hays 0-0-0, Tyler Conley 2-2-6, Alex Odenweller 0-0-0, Jake Csukker 0-0-0, Austin Heiing 0-0-0, Seth Bockey 1-0-2. Totals 18-5-18/21-69. CONTINENTAL (46) Tyler Dockery 2-3-8, Gabe Williams 0-0-0, Zach Schwarzman 0-1-1, Tyler Rue 8-0-16, Dalton Bradford 1-0-2, Brandon Schmit 0-0-0, Justin Halliwill 1-0-3, Matt Bracken 0-0-0, Scott Prowant 0-0-0, Tim Vogt 0-0-0, Dallas Geckle 0-0-0, Chaz Slattman 7-2-16. Totals 17-2-6/13-46. Score by Quarters: St. Johns 22 12 17 18 - 69 Continental 12 15 8 11 - 46 Three-point goals: St. Johns, Geise 2, Buescher, Clark, Koester; Continental, Dockery, Halliwell. ---JUNIOR VARSITY ST. JOHNS (36) Wyatt Nagel 0-0-0, Aaron Hellman 2-1-6, Ryan Hellman 0-0-0, Ben Wrasman 0-3-3, Ben Dickrede 0-0-0, Nick Bockey 0-0-0, Eric Gerberick 0-0-0, Tyler Ledyard 0-0-0, Owen Baldauf 0-0-0, Gage Seffernick 2-0-6, Jake Csukker 3-2-8, Austin Heiing 1-0-2, Alex Odenweller 3-511. Totals 8-3-11/17-36. CONTINENTAL (27) Joey Swager 1-0-2, Dallas Geckle 2-26, Vern Prowant 0-2-2, Jon Shepard 0-0-0, Caleb Baker 0-0-0, Adam Lawhorn 2-1-5, Austin Mansfield 4-1-11, Brendon Foy 0-00, Ross Etter 0-0-0, Grant Bradford 0-0-0, Gabe Williams 0-0-0, Matt Bracken 0-1-1. Totals 7-2-7/9-27. Score by Quarters: St. Johns 8 4 10 14 - 36 Continental 4 8 7 8 - 27 Three-point goals: St. Johns, Seffernick 2, A. Hellman; Continental, Mansfield 2.

MIDDLE POINT Lincolnview junior post Conner McCleery couldnt have waited for a better time for his first and only field goal the Lancers home bout with Kalida Friday night. McCleery hit a jumper to give Lincolnview a 43-42 lead with 1:58 to play in the game and the Lancers held on from there for a 47-42 non-conference win. The Lancers trailed by as many as 13 halfway through the third quarter but battled back in the game before taking the lead for good. Its a good win, said Lancer coach Brett Hammons. Im proud of the kids. We came out a little bit sluggish to start the game. (I was proud of) the way we battled in the second half. I told them at halftime we were down eight to keep working hard. We got it down to six at the end of the third and then outscored them 15-4 in the fourth. Both teams started the game a little sluggish, combining for 4-of-26 shooting from the field in the first quarter, after which Kalida held a narrow 7-6 lead. That lead lengthened in the second frame when Kalida notched 20 points including nine from senior forward Cody Mathew. The Wildcats hit 7-of-11 shots in the second and went on a 5-0 run in the closing seconds of the half to take a 27-19 lead into the break. Things got worse before they got better for the Lancers as Kalida made its first four baskets of the second half two by senior post Austin Horstman and two from junior post Joe Gerdeman. After a trey from junior forward Randy Zeller later in the frame, the Wildcats had pushed their lead to 38-25. Lincolnview answered

with a run to end the third quarter, however. The Lancers got a layup from sophomore guard Justis Dowdy, a three from senior guard Kade Carey and a pair of free throws from junior point guard Kyle Williams to pull within six after three periods. The Lincolnview defense buckled down in the fourth, employing a full-court man press. We mixed it up, explained Hammons. We were playing a 3/4-court trap to start the game. We did some OK things with that but we decided to switch up to a full-court man. I thought we got after it. I thought we caused some problems for them. They turned it over a couple of times and a couple of them led to easy baskets for us. The changed worked and by the 5:58 mark, senior guard Nick Leeth brought the Lancers within a basket when he drove to the hoop and scored; 40-38. Dowdy gave Lincolnview its first lead of the game on the ensuing possession when he nailed a nothing-but-net three but Kalida answered with a jump shot from sophomore guard Devin Kortokrax. The teams traded botched opportunities to score before McCleery, who had spent a majority of the game on the bench due to foul trouble, knocked down his jumper with 1:58 to play. Like we were telling (Conner), we cant get him in foul trouble, and hes done a pretty good job with that up to this game. We told him just to keep his head in the game; youre going to get an opportunity to go back in. Somethings going to be there - make something happen. He took a big shot in a crucial situation of the game and he came through for us, described Hammons. After a missed shot from the Wildcats on the ensuing possession, the Lancers

began to run some clock. We were trying to stall a little bit. We knew we had them in the bonus and we wanted to try to hold the ball, explained the Lancer coach. The Lancers got in trouble and used a timeout at the 1:08 mark but made a crucial mistake at the 49.3-second mark of the game when a turnover gave the ball back to Kalida. The guests returned the favor eight seconds later with a turnover of their own before fouling Dowdy with 35.9 seconds to play. The sophomore faced a 1-and-1 situation and made both to extend the Lancer lead to three. After grabbing a rebound on another missed Wildcat shot and subsequently being fouled, Williams did the same to run the Lancer lead to 47-42, which ended up being the final score. A 1-and-1 situation; for a sophomore to step up and make two huge free throws like that (is huge). Then my junior came up right after that and made two. We got big shots when we needed them, added Hammons. The Wildcats actually outshot the Lancers on the evening 39 percent (16-of41) to 30 percent (16-of54). Lincolnview forced 13 turnovers to Kalidas five. Williams led the home team with 17 points, including three treys. Carey had 11 and Dowdy added 10 off the bench. Horstman had a doubledouble for the Wildcats, with 10 points and 12 boards, and Mathew added 12 points. The win improves the Lancers record to 2-5 on the season. Kalida falls to 3-3. Kalida visits OttawaGlandorf tonight, while Lincolnview is at Fort Jennings Friday. KALIDA (2pt. 3pt. FT Pts.) Mathew 2-4 2-6 2-2 12, A. Langhals 0-0 1-1 0-0 3, Horstman 4-10 0-1 2-4 10, Zeller

1-2 1-3 0-0 5, Gerdeman 3-6 0-0 1-4 7, Hovest 1-6 1-2 0-0 5. LINCOLNVIEW Carey 4-12 1-5 0-1 11, Evans 0-2 0-1 0-0 0, Ludwig 1-5 0-0 0-0 2, Leeth 1-3 0-0 0-0 2, McCleery 1-1 0-0 1-2 3, WIlliams 1-1 3-10 6-6 17, Miller 1-1 0-1 0-0 2, Farmer 0-3 0-0 0-0 0, Dowdy 2-4 1-5 3-3 10. Score by Quarters: Kalida 7 20 11 4 - 42 Lincolnview 6 13 13 - 15

The Associated Press Boys Basketball Akr. Coventry 68, Streetsboro 59 Akr. East 54, Akr. Ellet 46 Akr. Firestone 73, Akr. Buchtel 72, OT Akr. Manchester 83, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 77, OT Akr. Springfield 36, Mantua Crestwood 35 Alliance 68, Beloit W. Branch 44 Amherst Steele 60, Lorain Clearview 48 Apple Creek Waynedale 62, Doylestown Chippewa 48 Ashland Crestview 54, Ashland Mapleton 40 Atwater Waterloo 55, Rootstown 38 Avon 48, Bay Village Bay 39 Barnesville 55, Bellaire 52 Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 49, Sycamore Mohawk 40 Batavia 56, Blanchester 40 Batavia Amelia 54, Bethel-Tate 35 Beachwood 68, Gates Mills Gilmour 57 Bellville Clear Fork 65, Mansfield Madison 47 Belpre 60, Racine Southern 50 Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 76, Strongsville 51 Brooke, W.Va. 53, Wintersville Indian Creek 49 Cadiz Harrison Cent. 73, Weir, W.Va. 41 Cambridge 47, Zanesville 42, OT Can. Glenoak 57, Youngs. Mooney 44 Can. South 50, Louisville 35 Can. Timken 60, Massillon Tuslaw 46 Canfield 57, Austintown Fitch 42 Canfield S. Range 69, Hanoverton United 26 Carrollton 53, Alliance Marlington 52 Centerville 57, Huber Hts. Wayne 53 Chillicothe 58, Portsmouth 56 Chillicothe Unioto 52, Amanda-Clearcreek 44 Chillicothe Zane Trace 51,

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VARSITY Tinora (54) Robert Wuo 6-0-2-14, Derek Drewes 5-1-1-14, Connor Behringer 0-0-0-0, Sam Lehman 0-0-0-0, Christian Pancake 0-0-0-0, Alec Frank 0-1-0-3, Cameron Harris 1-1-0-5, Kurt Kahle 1-0-0-2, Jacob Miller 4-0-0-8, Tyler Risner 2-0-0-4, Alec Lymanstall 1-0-0-2, Jacob Niese 1-0-0-2. Totals 21-3-3-54. Ottoville (32) Brendon Schnipke 0-0-0-0, Derek Schimmoeller 1-1-6-11, Ryan Honigford 2-0-0-4, Tyler Roby 0-0-0-0, Luke Schimmoeller 2-0-2-6, Cory Fischer 0-0-00, Brandt Landin 3-1-2-9, Austin Honigford 0-0-2-2. Totals 8-2-10-32. Score by Quarters: Tinora 8-17-19-10 54 Ottoville 4-11-11-6 32 ---JUNIOR VARSITY Tinora (35) Nathan Drewes 1-1-1-6, John Ehlers 1-0-0-2, Brevin Renollet 5-1-0-13, Logan Bailey 3-0-0-6, Josh Gares 1-1-0-5, Chris Sweinhagen 0-1-0-3. Totals 11-4-1-35. Ottoville (15) Tyler Roby 4-1-0-11, Matt Turnwald 1-0-0-2, Dustin Trenkamp 1-0-0-2. Totals 6-1-0-15. Score by Quarters: Tinora 16-19 35 Ottoville 5-10 15

for Coach Turnwald since he has been re-inserted into the starting lineup after a couple of games coming off the bench. The fourth quarter saw both teams start to substitute freely as the Rams built a 20-point lead throughout the quarter. The Rams (5-1) were led in scoring on the night by both Wuo and Drewes with 14 points each. The Rams shot 60 percent from the field for the game (21-34 inside the arc and 3-6 outside the arc). Every coach always looks for at least one area that they can get their teams attention for the next game/practice and Rams head coach Andy Huner will not be happy with a 3-8 (38%) mark from the stripe. The Rams will be back in action Thursday night when they play in the Buffalo Wild Wings Holiday Tournament to be played at Defiance College. The Big Green (2-6) was led in scoring by (Derek) Schimmoeller and Landin with 11 and nine points, respectively, for the hosts. The Big Green will play next Friday night as they travel to Shawnee for a 6:30 JV start. The Big Green finished the night 23 percent from the field as they only connected on 8-31 from inside the arc and 2-12 from 3-point land. Turnwald summed up the evening: For the most part, I thought we defended well tonight but they made their shots and we just couldnt throw the ball in the ocean. It was a domino effect. Tonight it was not just one guy; it was everyone. In the JV game, the Rams got the win in a 2-quarter contest, 35-15. The Rams were led by freshman Brevin Renollet with 13 points. The Big Green was led by Tyler Robys 11 markers.

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FISHING REPORT
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Wildlife LAKE ERIE Regulations to Remember: The daily bag limit for walleye on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is 6 fish per angler with a minimum size limit of 15 inches. ... The daily bag limit for yellow perch is 30 fish per angler on all Ohio waters of Lake Erie. ... The trout and salmon daily bag limit is 2 fish per angler; The minimum size limit for trout and salmon is 12 inches. ... The black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) daily bag limit is 5 fish per angler with a 14-inch minimum size limit. Walleye fishing continued to be excellent with many limits being caught over the past week (as of Wednesday); most of the fish have been caught NW of Green I s l a n d . Trollers are using crankbaits such as Reef Runners and Rapala Deep Husky Jerks; most walleye are caught in the fall by trolling crankbaits in open water or by fishing at night nearshore and around piers. ... The water temperature is 38 degrees off of Toledo and 44 degrees off of Cleveland, according to the nearshore marine forecast. ----Winter Fishing at Deer Creek Lake Spillway By Nick Radabaugh, Fisheries Biologist Just because its cold outside doesnt mean you have to hang up your fishing gear until next spring. Winter can provide some of the hottest fishing of the year if you know where to go. It is often during the most bone-chilling months of the year that spillways below reservoirs fill up with actively feeding fish despite the low temperatures. These areas typically provide great access and opportunity for shore anglers to catch sport fish species like walleye, saugeye, crappie, catfish and even muskie. In central Ohio, the spillway below Deer Creek Lake provides one of the best winter fisheries around. Deer Creek Lake is located approximately 40 miles southwest of Columbus, in Pickaway County. The dam that creates this 1,290acre reservoir is owned and operated by the Army Corps of Engineers for flood-control purposes. The watershed to lake ratio is very large for this lake, leading to substantial water-level changes of up to 20 feet, especially during heavy spring rains. To allow for the reservoir to hold more water and prevent flooding downstream, Deer Creek Lake is artificially lowered 14 feet to winter pool during October and November. This action transfers a tremendous amount of water from above the dam to below; with it comes a tremendous amount of fish. While the water will continue to flow downstream, studies have shown that most fish tend to swim upstream and stay in the deeper pools near the dam; the result is a large number of fish in a fairly small area that is readily accessible to anglers. Saugeye, a hatchery-produced hybrid between a sauger and a walleye, is the main target of most anglers fishing the spillway. The DOW stocks this lake with approximately 200,000 1- to 2-inch saugeye fingerlings every spring. With an abundance of food and habitat, these experience excellent growth and will be 8-10 inches by the fall. There are several saugeye behaviors that make them a great tailwater target. First, they are attracted to current, which makes them extremely susceptible to being flushed through dams that are releasing large amounts of water, like Deer Creek does in the fall. Secondly, saugeye are a very active cold-water species and will continue to feed throughout the winter, leaving them vulnerable to a variety of angler presentations. Spillway fishing here can be good from October, when the drawdown starts, through April but seems to peak during the coldest part of the year from December through February. The most productive times to fish are often several days after a large water release; these typically provide anglers with the best combination of numbers of fish in the spillway and manageable flows. Anglers should target areas with slower current, or eddies, created by structures above or below the surface of the water; also, look for areas of deeper water, as saugeye will often school up in even the smallest of holes. Saugeye activity usually peaks during low light hours, so concentrate your fishing effort on the time between sunset and sunrise to increase your chances of success. The most successful presentation to target these tasty fish is a simple twister tail grub on a leadhead jig. Two- to 3-inch twisters are commonly used in colors such as chartreuse, pink, orange and white, white being the most popular among saugeye anglers; jig weight will vary with flow conditions but the main goal should always be to keep the bait as close to the bottom as possible without constantly snagging. When the bite is slow, anglers will often tip their jigs with worms or minnows to make them more enticing; suspending crank/jerk baits are another tactic commonly used in spillways, with saugeye often inhaling the bait during a pause in the retrieve. Other soft plastics, such as paddletail swimbaits, have become popular because of the great action they have when retrieved slowly along the bottom. As with any fishing, it is important to bring a variety of baits and let the fish tell you what works. It is important to remember that there is a 6-fish daily limit on saugeye because this number can be easily surpassed when the conditions are right. The great survival of young-of-year saugeye means that anglers will likely be sorting numerous small fish but the opportunity to catch a trophy saugeye, up to 28 inches, is as good here as it is anywhere in the state. So, if youre one of those anglers that struggles with cabin fever during the winter, break out some warm clothes and head to Deer Creek Lake, or another spillway near you, for some fishing action that is sure to heat you up. ---Recycle Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays Recycled trees can become mulch, compost or wildlife habitat COLUMBUS Before sending your live-cut Christmas tree to the trash, remember that it can find new life after the holidays. ODNR reminds Ohioans that their trees can be recycled into a variety of uses, including mulch, compost and wildlife habitat. Mulching, chipping or composting Christmas trees after the holidays is a wise alternative to just throwing them in landfills, said Paul Baldridge, chief of the ODNR Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention. Many Ohio communities are making it easy for residents to recycle cut Christmas trees by offering convenient drop-off locations and curbside pick-up. Many local park districts and communities shred Christmas trees for mulch and compost. Trees can even be transformed into wildlife habitat, providing shelter for some creatures during the winter months. Individuals living in communities without recycling programs might consider chipping and composting their holiday trees. Adding compost to home gardens improves soil quality, stores moisture and reduces weeds. Using Christmas trees to create outdoor brush piles makes ideal homes for wildlife. Trees can also be weighted down and sunk in farm ponds to attract fish and increase habitat. Before disposing of a livecut Christmas tree, remember to remove all trimmings, including tinsel, garland, lights and ornaments. Be sure you have proper permission before discarding your tree on public land, private land or in ponds. Discarding trees without permission could result in a litter violation. Call your local solid waste management district for information on where to recycle live-cut Christmas trees in your area. ---Share the Bounty! The hunting community continues to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need by donating venison to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH). From the beginning of time, farmers and hunters have been the members of society called to provide food for others. FHFH invites hunters to return to their heritage as food providers in the modern world. Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is an outreach ministry of the people of God called upon to feed venison to the hungry among us nationwide. WHITE-TAILED DEER: With the growing number of deer and other big game in America, crop and property damage permits are being issued to farmers, airports, military installations and agricultural facilities. Many of these deer and other big game are being discarded. In addition, liberal bag limits and extended seasons are putting hunters in the position of being able to harvest more deer and other big game than they can personally consume. FARMERS & HUNTERS: Successful farmers and hunters follow normal check-in or crop damage permit procedures defined under their states regulations. MEAT PROCESSORS: Farmers and hunters deliver the harvested surplus deer and other big game to participating meat processors in each county. Donations from churches, clubs, businesses and individuals cover the costs of processing, packaging and freezing the meat. FOOD BANKS: The frozen meat is then available free of cost for pick-up by a nearby food bank or feeding program. MEMBER AGENCIES: This nutritious, low-fat, high-protein meat is then distributed and/or cooked by hundreds of community agencies such as: church pantries, church feeding ministries, Salvation Army, community food banks, emergency assistance programs, Rescue Missions, childrens homes, etc. Is deer and other big game meat safe? Yes, all game that is donated to the program are inspected by a qualified meat processor that is contracted by FHFH. Venison and other big game is nutritious, low-fat and is high in protein. Arent deer hunted just in the fall? No. While most recreational hunting occurs then, some antlerless deer seasons now occur in the winter and most crop damage permits are issued for the spring and summer. The program is year-round. How much does it cost to donate a deer? In most cases, nothing. If you donate an entire animal, all processing costs are paid for by the program. Does my donation help in my local community? Yes, in most cases the donated meat finds its way to a food bank located in the county where it was donated. It will then be distributed to county feeding programs. Can I write off my donation? Yes, all financial contributions are tax deductible. How does an individual in need obtain venison? Most statewide food banks make the venison available to their member feeding agencies, not the public. Church pantries, Salvation Army, community food banks, community assistance programs and other member feeding agencies determine the need of individuals and distribute accordingly. A list of member feeding agencies in your area may be obtained from your nearest statewide food bank. FHFH is always looking for help to strengthen our ministry. You can make a real difference to the hungry in America. To donate financially to FHFH, to donate venison, to find out more about becoming an FHFH Corporate Sponsor or to volunteer your time working for FHFH, call (301) 739-3000 or e-mail at staff@ fhfh.org.

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Vegas!!! heh heh). Fresno State: Going with the Bulldogs of Fresno State. The man calling the signals on the field for the Bulldogs is Derek Carr (younger brother of former No. 1 NFL Draft pick David Carr). Carr will continue to add to his career statistics (3,7442 passing yards and 36 TDs) with a big day against the Mustangs. Central Michigan: Man, I love Little Caesars pizza! Oh, you want a pick I got lost thinking about a supreme pizza with my favorite beverage (of course, water; EN: Uh huh! heh heh). Im going with the Chippewas and junior running back Zurlon Tipton. BGSU: The Falcons have one of the best defenses in the country this year (only allowing 15.8 points per game ninth in the nation). I think Coach Dave Clawson has done a great job this year with the Falcons. I going with the Falcons got to stick with the home state and I have some great memories of going up there on weekends for study sessions and learning many life lessons!! Cincinnati: Where do they come up with the names for these bowl games (EN: You probably dont want to know!!!)? Bearcats will roll I really like their running back, George Winn; however, this game scares me because of all the turmoil surrounding the coaching staff. Hopefully another home-state victory. NFL: Pittsburgh: Thanks buddy another game predicting the senior-citizen Steelers. EN: No problema!! OK, do I go with the Steelers and maybe get a present this year from my wife, instead of another lump of coal, or do I go with an upcoming, very talented Bengals team? This is it loser needs to get their golf clubs out and head south for the winter. Being that its Christmas and I really would like a nice present this year, Im going with the Steelers. Remember the old adage if momma is not happy, nobody is happy! NY Giants: The Ravens have already clinched playoffs; the Giants need this game more for their hopes of playoffs. The Ravens have struggled on both ends of the field this year and I like Eli went the chips are on the line. Seattle Two teams having a great year; however, Seattle is a very tough place to play and the crowd can be such a differencemaker. Also, I see the 49ers having a letdown from last weeks big win over the Patriots. New Orleans: Im a big Drew Brees fan and I see an upset here over the Cowboys. The Cowboys and especially Tony Romo will find a way in these last two games to screw up their playoff chances (EN: Pretty cynical for one so young!!!). Washington: The Redskins are looking better each game and if RG III comes back healthy again, this could get ugly real quick and the Eagles fans may be booing everyone in sight, even Santa Claus. San Diego vs. NY Jets Please, someone tell me whos the QB of this team ? What are you doing with Tim Tebow? Whos calling those plays? (EN: In order - a third-teamer; being stupid; Daffy Duck!) The Chargers will prevail and the Jets will get closer to a total makeover next year!

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Here we go again; another lously inconsistent, unbeliev- done coach next season in Petrino sub-par picking week for all three ably impossible to figure out. but in the meantime, EKU is That being written, they usually trying to cap off a successful of us. I went 5-6 waiting for bounce back from a putrid per- season and should get the win the result of Friday nights bowl formance. Though Ray Lewis is over CMU. San Jose State: Its the MAC game in going 1-2 in the bowl figuring to come back and give games and 4-4 in the pros. That Ravens D an emotional lift, vs. the WAC; Bowling Green findrops my miserable existence the Ravens offense has not been ished in second place in the MAC ... er, record to 85-70 (35-35, the group it should be. I just think East Division. Fourth-year coach Dave Clawson will be making Giants will play as they can. 50-35). SEATTLE: This could be a his second bowl appearance with Charlie Warnimont of the Putnam County Sentinel went 7-3 game, the defenses are so the Falcons. San Jose State of 7-4 (2-1, 5-3) to progress the good. Seahawks are just a differ- the WAC finished 10-2, winGuest Pickers mark to 72-46 ent team in front of the Twelfth ning 10 games for the first time since 1987. It was a major Man and Russell (35-16, 37-30). turnaround from a 1-12 Dave Boninsegna also went Wilson will outplay finish in 2010. BG won 6 5-6 (1-2, 4-4) to make his mark Colin Kaepernick. of their last 7 games of the DALLAS: I 98-57 (47-23, 51-34). season but despite that, I Bob Weber returns for his have been down on am going to take San Jose Cowboys and just to second stint as GP. to get their 11th win of the make me angry heh Here are the games. season. COLLEGE BOWLS: New heh they are makCincinnati: For a team Orleans Bowl - East Carolina vs. ing a run toward the that finished the regular Louisiana-Lafayette; MAACO playoffs. Saints playseason with four conBowl at Las Vegas - Boise State ing out the string of Boninsegna secutive losses, Duke vs. Washington; Hawaii Bowl a very disappointing couldnt be happier season. Perfect At Honolulu - SMU scenario for Cowboys to about how its year is ending. The vs. Fresno State; Little Blue Devils will play a postseakeep on going. Caesars Pizza Bowl W A S H I N G T O N : son game for the first time in At Detroit - Central RGIII should be back. almost 18 years at the Belk Bowl Michigan vs. Western However, expect Kirk in nearby Charlotte on Dec. 27, Kentucky; Military Cousins to get some work, facing a Cincinnati team thats Bowl At Washington too. Eagles are playing out dealing with yet another coachBowling Green vs. San the string and the finale ing change. Dukes season will Jose State; Belk Bowl of Andy Reids career in come to a merciful end with a At Charlotte, N.C. City of Brotherly Love. loss to the Bearcats. Duke vs. Cincinnati. Metcalfe NFL: Redskins stay in NFC NFL: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh: Playoffs are on the East hunt. Pittsburgh; NY Giants SAN DIEGO: J-E-T-S are line and as much as I would like at Baltimore; San Francisco at Seattle; New Orleans at Dallas; playing Greg McElroy at QB and to see the Bengals pull it off, they Washington at Philadelphia; San likely ready to send Rex Ryan have had the distinction for not packing. Chargers are doing the playing up for the big games; Diego at NY Jets. same with Norv Turner. Comes this week will sadly be more of ----down to this: Philip Rivers versus the same. JIM METCALFE NY Giants: The Giants McElroy under center. COLLEGE: got blanked last week, while ----EAST CAROLINA: You Baltimore tripped up as well. DAVE BONINSEGNA almost want to go with the comI think the Giants rebound College: plete unknown here in UL-L Louisiana-Lafayette: The this week with a win over the because of the hotbed of football that is the state of Louisiana, Ragin Cajuns face East Carolina Ravens. San Francisco: The 49ers may their prime recruiting grounds. in the New Orleans Bowl on However, Pirates are a team not Saturday, a matchup of teams be the best team in the NFL. many know about, either, and that are both looking for a fourth They have a chance to prove that they are pretty good. Could be a straight victory to post a 9-win this week in Seattle; the Niners fun matchup with ECU getting season. Louisiana-Lafayette tied get the win on the road. Dallas: Dallas won on emoa school record with nine wins the W. BOISE STATE: BSU has last season and a 32-30 victo- tional game against the Bengals fallen off the radar this year ry over San Diego State at the two weeks ago and pulled off a hee hee but this is still a Superdome in this bowl game last big win against the Steelers last formidable team. Its good to Dec. 17 was one of its most excit- week; Sunday they get three in see Huskies coming back under ing. After giving up a touchdown a row against a reeling Saints Mike Leach; they arent quite with 35 seconds left, the Cajuns team. Washington: The Redskins there yet. BSU has made a living drove 49 yards on four plays to knocking off the big boys and set up Brett Baers 50-yard field are without RG3 but the Eagles goal as time expired. The win are in disarray; that will be will do so again. SMU: DickerJames ..., The would give ULL their 4th straight enough for the Redskins to get Pony Express ... OK, these are win. Ill take the Cajuns over the the win. San Diego: The Jets just need not the Mustangs of old. They Pirates. Boise State: Boise State (10- to pack it up for the season; they arent all the way back but with the athletes they can get in Texas 2) is quite familiar with Las may bring Joe Nameth to QB the though the same can be writ- Vegas, having won the last two team. The Chargers take advanten of Fresno State in California MAACO Bowls against Utah tage for the win. ----and Arizona State by a combined I like them in a close game. BOB WEBER CENTRAL MICHIGAN: 55 points. The Broncos are huge COLLEGE: Could be another good under- favorites to get their third conLouisiana-Lafayette: Ok, I the-radar matchup. Chippewas secutive win and should have no must be honest Im not even get the nod here in Detroit simply problems with the Huskies. Fresno State: Fresno State sure Ive heard of these colleges because its closer to home. BOWLING GREEN: Long (9-3) made quite a splash in its before and I sure as heck dont trip to our nations capital for new league, posting a 7-1 record know what conference they play SJS. I like the Falcons for that to earn a share of the title -- its in. Im going with the Ragin and because the weather is start- first conference championship Cajuns what a great name! ing to turn wintry, probably not since 1999. The Bulldogs have Also, I look for them to come too good for warm-weather been dominant in five games away with the win much like they since a 20-10 loss at then-No. 24 did last year in the same bowl. Spartans. Boise State: This sets up CINCINNATI: The Cameron Boise State on Oct. 13, winning Crazies oops, wrong sport. by an average of 25.8 points and to be a great game on paper. How about this: Bearcats are just scoring at least 42 in each victory. The Huskies with big wins over The Bulldogs, like the Broncos, Stanford and Oregon State this better? are huge favs to win and will year possess a strong running NFL: back in Bishop Sankey (15 TDs). CINCINNATI: Steelers have have no problem with SMU. Western Kentucky: After However, this game is going let me down the last two weeks. I imagine that being back at home making the most controversial to be defined by Boise States will help them but Bengals are hire in the annual coaching car- defense (held opponents to 14.9 peaking at the right time. Weather ousel by giving Bobby Petrino points per game sixth-best in wont be a problem for either another chance, the Hilltoppers the nation and only 163.4 passteam. My trick knee just tells try to cap a successful season ing yards per game tied for me Bengals get big win at Heinz with a victory in their first bowl fourth best). The game is not Field and eliminate Steelers from appearance Wednesday night in on the blue carpet but the game the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl and the slots will come up all 7s playoffs. NEW YORK GIANTS: against Central Michigan. The for Boise State (Editors note: G-Men are exasperating, ridicu- Hilltoppers will have a 1-and- Sounds like hes familiar with

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2012 Make it a point to elevate your goals and objectives in the year ahead. Although you may need to be patient -- success is likely to require considerable time and effort -- you can achieve what you want. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The best prescription for having a fun day is to stay away from the dullards and associate only with friends and family who feel and act young. Their exuberance will prove to be infectious. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Youre not likely to have any peace of mind if you fail to complete what you start. Conversely, completing things will enhance your feelings of self-worth and give you much gratification. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -One of your greatest assets is your sincere concern for others. Those youre with will sense that you care about them, which will end up proving to be a settling influence on everybody. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Treat your affairs in a practical, logical fashion, especially those that pertain to your shopping and spending. Reason needs to preside over desire and extravagance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Others in the household or workplace might not feel your sense of urgency pertaining to things you deem important. Do what you can on your own and ignore their priorities for the time being. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Youll fare much better if you deal with each development when it occurs instead of letting things pile up. Be reactive as well as assertive. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Socializing with old friends whom you can be relaxed with will turn out to be quite pleasurable. Conversely, you might not be too comfortable around new or unfamiliar people. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Although you might not be the first one out of the starting block in a competitive situation, you will have enough tenacity and persistency to be one of the winners. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Even though you might not be able to focus on or comprehend all the fine details, you will have the wherewithal to see the entire picture rather than each minute brushstroke. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Dont let others see you chafing at the bit over a proposal you find to be extremely intriguing. Displaying an indifferent attitude is likely to get you a far better deal. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be willing to play second fiddle to your mate or special someone in a situation he or she really wants to play the leading role. Harmony will strengthen your relationship. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Do yourself and your waistline a favor and dont overindulge in foods, sweets or drinks that you really enjoy. Self-discipline in these areas might take a lot of effort. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012 There are some strong indications that in the year ahead you might get a chance play a small but rewarding role in an enterprise. The worth of this opportunity will be determined by the intensity of your participation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even though it might not enhance your popularity, its still best not to do things that go against your better judgment. Dont wrongly yield to pressure. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Strive for continuity of purpose, so that you finish whatever you begin. Letting loose ends linger could leave a long-lasting bad effect. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -You might find yourself tempted to do something nasty to even an old score. If you do, youll find out the hard way that spite does not make right. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something youre planning has promising potential, but it will have to be nurtured every step of the way. The important thing is not to become impatient. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Appearances are more important than usual, so if you want others to follow your lead, put on a happy face. To be a leader, youll first have to behave like one. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your intuitive perception is likely to be an enormously valuable asset. Sometimes it pays to ignore your common sense and depend on your hunches to lead the way. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -When in a discussion with a friend, you shouldnt treat lightly anything that he or she takes seriously. If you do, your pal might not only stop coming to you for advice, but for friendship as well. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Youll function quite well if you dont attempt to do too many things simultaneously. It would be better to do one thing at a time, seeing it through to its conclusion before you begin another. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Avoid trying to instruct another on how to do something youve never actually done yourself. If you turn out to be wrong, you could ruin some important plans. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your researching, probing and detecting skills are especially keen. There is a good chance you will have already effectively used them in helping you select gifts for friends and family. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -You dont have to be told that there are always two sides to a story, so dont think differently now. If you should rush to judgment, you could offend the wrong person. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- The possibilities for fulfilling your ambitious expectations look to be exceptionally good today, mostly because youll do things in stages instead of in one fell swoop.
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BY CURT ANDERSON The Associated Press MIAMI A Marine veteran jailed for months in Mexico after trying to carry a family heirloom shotgun across the border has been freed, officials and his lawyer said late Friday. The attorney for Jon Hammar tweeted Friday night that his client had been released from a detention center in Matamoros, Mexico. U.S. officials had been planning to drive the 27-yearold Hammar across the border at Brownsville, Texas. Hes out. Going home, wrote Eddie Varon Levy in a tweet. U.S. Rep. Ileana RosLehtinen, R-Fla., confirmed in a statement Friday night that Hammar had been released. She also said he was back safely in the United States. These past few months have been an absolute nightmare for Jon and his family, and I am so relieved that this whole ordeal will soon be over, the congresswoman said. I am overcome with joy knowing that Jon will be spending Christmas with his parents, family and friends. She thanked those who have shown unwavering support for Jon and his family in their time of need, and who have been so instrumental in making this happen. An aide to a legal representative of the Mexican attorney generals office had told U.S. Sen. Bill Nelsons staff about the pending release after the Florida Democrats office got word from Hammars mother, according to a press release. No American should be in a Mexican jail for five months without being able to have his case in front of a judge, Nelson had said in that statement. Were grateful; this is a good Christmas present. Earlier Friday, Varon Levy said he was flying from Mexico City to Matamoros to pick up his client. After that, the attorney said, they intended to cross

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the border. Im very happy. I feel that the Mexican legal system came out the way it should have, he said. U.S. immigration and State Department officials had been at the Mexican detention center waiting for Hammars release. A defense lawyer said Mexican authorities determined there was no intent to commit a crime, Nelsons office said. The senator was among a handful of elected officials who urged the State Department to help get Hammar out of Mexico. His family said he was being held in isolation after they received threats to his safety. Varon Levy said the path for Hammars return was cleared when Mexican officials decided not to appeal the judges ruling. Civilian gun ownership is illegal under Mexican law unless the owner purchases the weapon from a special shop run by the countrys Department of Defense. The Department of State warns all U.S. citizens against taking any type of firearm or ammunition into Mexico, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico writes on its website. Entering Mexico with a firearm, certain types of knives, or even a single round of ammunition is illegal, even if the weapon or ammunition is taken into Mexico unintentionally. Mexican law also bans shotguns with barrels of less than 25 inches. The family said Hammars shotgun has a barrel of 24 inches. Tourists are allowed to bring guns for hunting on rare occasions, but Mexican officials said all visitors must receive a special permit before entering the country. Mexican customs agents do not issue gun permits. As a result, anyone crossing the border with a firearm or ammunition without a previously issued government permit is in instant violation of Mexican law, which stipulates long jail terms for breaking weapons laws.

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