Tri-county still digging out; roadways icy

DHI Staff Reports news@delphosherald.com We have not seen conditions like these since the Blizzard of 1978, said Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. In 1978, Van Wert County was recorded to have received 13 inches of snow compared to the 12.5 inches that fell in the January 2014 storm. Our saving grace was that this was a much wetter snow than the dry, powdery snow of 78 that drifted much easier. Also, the winds during the current event were only 25-40 mph compared to the 60-70 mph winds of 1978. The Great Blizzard of 1978, also known as the Cleveland Superbomb, was a historic winter super storm that struck the Ohio Delphos residents were still clearing sidewalks Tuesday afternoon. Roads in town Valley and Great Lakes for remained snow-covered and slick. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer) three days in late January. Van Wert County was particularly lucky that year in receiving only 13 inches of snow and 60-70 mph winds as other areas across Ohio received up to 40 inches of snow and winds up to 100 mph. Windchill values of 60 degrees below zero across Ohio also significantly downplay the -40 degrees seen during the first winter storm of 2014. The most importance difference between these two storms that occurred almost 35 years apart is the death toll. In 1978, 51 Ohioans lost their lives as a direct result of the extremely rare and severe blizzard. In 2014, few deaths were reported in the state of Ohio, although five nearby states reported deaths due to storm-related conditions. In the Tri-county area, Allen County remained at a Level 2 Roadway Advisory throughout the storm. Roadways remained snowcovered, icy and hazardous and motorists were advised to travel at their own risk. No major accidents or problems were reported. Putnam County Sheriff Michael Chandler lifted his countys Level 3 Roadway Advisory at 1 p.m. on Tuesday but said his roads were still hazardous as well and with the continued single-digit temperatures, residents should stay at home if at all possible. Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach says plows had been able to take off snow from portions of the roads, although many of them are one lane only. He said the notable problems with the roadways are slide-offs due to the ice. See DIGGING, page 10

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City workers were out in full force Tuesday plowing alleyways and removing snow from the center of roads. City roads remain icy and snow-covered. Residents are reminded to allow extra time for travel. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer)

Boosters showing wrestling films

The St. Johns Athletic Boosters will be hosting wrestling films after their next scheduled meeting Jan. 16. Much like football films with head coach Todd Schulte, head wrestling coach Derek Sterling will review highlights from recent matches. Films will begin at 8 p.m. in the Little Theater.

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Utilities rush to restore heat across frigid Ohio

BY JOHN SEEWER Associated Press TOLEDO Another day of dangerously low temperatures across the state had many people inside trying to stay warm and utility crews rushing to restore heat and electricity after sporadic outages. At least two men were believed to have died from hypothermia while two women were found dead in the snow at opposite corners of the state since the deep freeze began Monday. While temperatures didnt approach the record lows set in Ohio during a 1994 cold snap, a number of records were broken for Monday and Tuesdays dates, the National Weather Service said. The temperature reached minus 14 early Tuesday in Toledo, the coldest spot in the state, breaking the previous record for the date of minus 7, set in 1970. Cleveland reached minus 11, Youngstown minus 12 and Columbus minus 7 on Tuesday morning, all records for Jan. 7. Temperatures hovered below or just above zero most of the day. Historically speaking, it was the coldest weather in Ohio since January 1994, when it reached minus 25 in Akron and minus 20 in Cleveland, the weather service said.

Cloudy today and tonight with a 40 percent chance of snow showers today and a 30 percent chance tonight. Wind chills 5 below to 15 below zero in the morning. Lows around 10. See page 2.

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Temperatures will gradually warm up today and through the rest of week, reaching the 40s by the weekend. But that was little consolation for the people without heat as demand for natural gas and other operational problems left customers with little or no gas because of low pressure in their supply lines. Utilities werent reporting many outages on Tuesday, saying most were scattered problems affecting only dozens of customers. The biggest outage appeared to be west of Cleveland, where about 2,200 Columbus Gas customers in North Ridgeville and Elyria were left without heat on Monday night. Crews were working all day Tuesday to restore service, Columbus Gas spokesman Ray Frank said. Power companies also were reporting a few outages but nothing major. Were not seeing a lot of ice buildup, FirstEnergy Corp. spokesman Mark Durbin said. Were seeing a little bit of wind, but thats really not the issue. Its just due to the extreme conditions. Frigid weather on Tuesday hampered crews trying to repair a major water main break that flooded and then iced some downtown Columbus streets the night before.

Robins find Northwest Ohio frigid

Ellen Gordon of East Cleveland Streets caught this robin and three of his peers near her bird feeder Monday. According to learner.org, robins are a migratory species but their migration is far more complicated than simply a shift southward. There seems to be a great deal of individual variation in where they spend the winter, though males are far more likely to remain in the north than females. Cold temperatures dont hurt most birdsas long as they have food. (Submitted photo)

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One Year Ago The Delphos Stadium Club took delivery of a rated 5-ton walk bridge at Waterworks Park on Tuesday. Volunteers from the club and S&J Crane Service of Venedocia assisted with the installation of the new bridge. The club will also work with the Senior Citizen Board and the City Parks Department to design a walkway system connecting with the Senior Citizens Center to make the park more accessible to seniors. 25 Years Ago 1989 Three Franklin Elementary School students will advance Jan. 14 in the basketball shooting competition sponsored by the Elks Club. First-place winner in the 8-9-yearold boys was Christopher Sommers; Kendra Sherrick, first among 8-9-year-old girls; and Amber Kimmet, first among 10-11-year-old girls will advance to further competition. The St. John Blue Jays could not have played much better, offensively or defensively, than they did at New Bremen Friday evening. The Jays came away with a 78-49 win. The victory puts the Jays at 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the Midwest Athletic Conference. Leading the way in scoring was Curt Mager with 19, Doug Eggeman followed with 15 and Steve Jettinghoff with 13. The Jefferson Wildcats fought off a fivepoint first half deficit and a late fourth-period rally attempt by the Spencerville Bearcats to post a 65-59 Northwest Conference win at Spencerville Friday night. Leading scorer for Jefferson was Jon Boggs, who led all scorers with 22 points. Mark Kroeger led the Bearcats with 14. Todd Kroeger added 13.

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Fashioned Days, was the originator of the TriCounty Chapter of the club, the members of which are located in northwestern Ohio. Approximately 50 women members of the Delphos Country Club and their guests attended the monthly special ladies day luncheon and card party held Tuesday at the clubhouse. Prizes in cards were awarded to Mrs. Robert Hall, Mrs. Harold Williams, Mrs. John Shenk, Mrs. Richard Davis and Mrs. James Badman. Mayors of Spencerville and Venedocia, who happen to also be father and son, received their oaths of office from attorney George Bowers. Glenn H. Morgan, 43, began his second term as mayor of Spencerville. His father, David O. Morgan, 71, took office as mayor of Venedocia. 75 Years Ago 1939 The St. Marys Packing Company, who recently purchased the canning factory in Delphos, is busy now getting the plant in order for packing. The company will pack this year pork and beans, red beans, spaghetti, Lima beans, tomatoes, tomato juice, catsup, peas, red beets and pumpkins. The Delphos Jefferson Alumni basketball team gave the Varsity a lesson in the cage sport Friday night when the Alumni beat the Varsity by a score of 26 to 17. In the fourth quarter, Swartz made a fielder and Dunlap hit the hoop for the Varsity. Morgan scored two field goals and Osting made a free throw. Mericle hit the bucket from the field and Ridenour scored a free throw to end the game with the Alumni out in front 26-17. William Gladen Jr. left Friday for St. Augustine, Fla., where he will attend the St. Augustine Baseball School which is conducted by the Washington Senators, American League team. The local young man was catcher for St. Johns team and made a strong showing, both in his position behind the bat and in wielding the hickory. He will try out for a position as catcher in the leagues.

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Paul Edward Fisher Elizabeth Betty J. Swick

June 16, 1921-Jan. 2, 2014 Paul Edward Fisher, 92, of Fort Jennings died at 11:29 p.m. Thursday at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born June 16, 1921, in Putnam County to Albert H. and Genevieve (Mescher) Fisher, who preceded him in death. In April 1945, he married Theresa Fisher, who died on Jan. 2, 2010. Survivors include two sons, Philip (Alice) Fisher of Fort Jennings and John (Carol) Fisher of Columbus Grove; two daughters, Dorothy (Tom) Mershman of Columbus Grove and Jane (Tom) Niedzwiecki of Beaver Creek; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Fisher; and a sister, Margaret Askins. Mr. Fisher was a farmer and hauled livestock. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Jennings. He enjoyed livestock and dairy cattle and also going to livestock sales. He also loved the Lawrence Welk Show. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Norbert Howe officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, where a Parish Wake will begin at 6 p.m. Preferred memorials are to the church. To leave condolences, visit harterandschier.com. Jan. 9, 1934-Jan. 6, 2014

Elizabeth Betty J. Swick, 79, of Delphos passed away 405 North Main St. Monday morning at her resiTELEPHONE 695-0015 dence. Office Hours Her Family 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. She was born Jan. 9, 1934, POSTMASTER: in Delphos to John I. and Send address changes Mary (Carder) Grothouse, to THE DELPHOS HERALD, 405 N. Main St. who preceded her in death. Delphos, Ohio 45833 On Feb. 2, 1957, she married Jack L. Swick, who preceded her in death Nov. 30, 2006. Betty is survived by a ORRECTIONS daughter, Laura (Mark) Hammons of Delphos; four The Delphos Herald wants sons, Jack L. Swick II of to correct published errors in 50 Years Ago 1964 Summerville, S.C., and Greg its news, sports and feature Evan Wreede has received word that he has (Jill) Swick, Mike (Denise) articles. To inform the newsbeen named a director for the International Swick and Dan (Jenny) room of a mistake in published Model T Ford Club for the year 1964. Wreede, Swick of Delphos; 14 grand- information, call the editorial who has taken a very active part in the local children, Andrea (Ryan) department at 419-695-0015. antique car shows during the annual Old Hamlin, Katrina (Adam) Corrections will be published Smith, Jessica Hammons, on this page. Alexa and Kevin Swick, Sara (Brian) York, Ashley Save up to (Will) $5.00 lb. Oxendine, Nick Baldauf, USDA Choice was inaugurated as president of congresswoman met with conAssociated Press Curtis and Tori Swick, Save up to $1.81 stituents in Tucson; six other Frances Fifth Republic. Madison Ellis, Elijah, Aidan Corn $4.11 In 1973, the Paris peace people were killed, 12 others Today is Wednesday, Jan. 8, and Amyah Swick; five greatWheat $5.76 the eighth day of 2014. There talks between the United States also injured. (Gunman Jared grandchildren; three brothers, Soybeans $12.84 Lee Loughner was sentenced in and North Vietnam resumed. are 357 days left in the year. Robert (Luella) Grothouse, Regular or Thick Cut In 1982, American Nov. 2012 to seven consecutive Todays Highlight in Larry (Sue) Grothouse and varieties plus 140 years, life sentences, Telephone and Telegraph set- selected History: John E. (Diane) Grothouse of On Jan. 8, 1964, President tled the Justice Departments after pleading guilty to 19 fedDelphos; a sister-in-law, Alice Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State antitrust lawsuit against it by eral charges in the case.) Grothouse of Delphos; and Ten years ago: A U.S. of the Union address, declared agreeing to divest itself of the WEATHER FORECAST many nieces and nephews. Black Hawk medivac helicopan unconditional war on pov- 22 Bell System companies. Tri-county She was also preceded in In 1989, 47 people were ter crashed near Fallujah, Iraq, erty in America. Associated Press death by a brother, Hubert killed when a British Midland killing all nine soldiers aboard. On this date: Beeze Grothouse. In 1790, President George Boeing 737-400 carrying Libya agreed to compensate Her Legacy TODAY: Cloudy with a 40 Washington delivered his first 126 people crashed in central family members of victims of Betty was a member of St. percent chance of snow showlb. a 1989 bombing of a French State of the Union address to England. John the Evangelist Catholic ers. Highs 15 to 20. Southwest 24 oz. Product the United over the Niger In 1994, Tonya Harding won passenger plane Congress in New York. Church, a member ofofthe windsStates 5 to 10 mph. Wind chills In 1815, U.S. forces led by the ladies U.S. Figure Skating desert that killed 170 people. VFW Auxiliary, Delphos 5 below to 15 below zero in the years Gen. Andrew Jackson defeated Eagles Auxiliary, Delphos morning. In the Deli Championship in Detroit, a daySave up Five to $3.00 lb. ago: Presidentelect Barack Obama urged lawthe British in the Battle of New after Nancy Kerrigan droppedKretschmar Area Art Guild and on volunTONIGHT : Cloudy Save $7.96 4 Orleans the closing engage- out because of the clubbing makers to work with him day teered at the Thrift Shop. with a 30 percent chance of Brand All Varieties and night, on weekends if necattack that had injured her rightVirginia ment of the War of 1812. She graduated from Delphos snow through midnight. Then In 1912, the African knee. (The U.S. Figure Skating essary to approve the largest St. Johns in 1951 and then mostly cloudy after midnight. National Congress was founded Association later stripped taxpayer-funded stimulus ever. attended the Dayton Art Not as cold. Lows around 10. Obama named Virginia Gov. Ruth M. Brickner in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Harding of the title.) Institute. Betty retired from Northwest winds around 5 mph In 2003, a commuter plane Tim Kaine the next Democratic In 1918, President Woodrow Delphos Granite Works. She shifting to the north after midRuth M. Brickner, 95, of also worked as a waitress at night. Wilson outlined his Fourteen crashed after takeoff from National Committee chairman. Points for lasting peace after Charlotte-Douglas International The U.N. Security Council Delphos died at 6:28 p.m. The Carriage Inn, taught art THURSDAY: Cloudy. A 50 World War I. Mississippi Airport in North Carolina, kill- called for an immediate cease- Monday at St. Ritas Medical at Delphos St. Johns and percent chance of snow in the became the first state to ratify ing all 21 people on board. A fire in Gaza by a 14-0 vote, Center. did a variety of freelance afternoon. Highs in the upper Visitation will be from art work including portraits, 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. the 18th Amendment to the Turkish Airlines jet crashed in with the United States abstain95% Fat Free, No people MSG, Filler or Glutening. No. 1 Florida beat No. 2 3-7 p.m. Friday at Harter and book and CD covers, the killing 75 (five Constitution, which established Turkey, THURSDAY NIGHT: Oklahoma 24-14 for the BCS Schier Funeral Home, where first DSJ Blue Jay mascot Cloudy with a 20 percent passengers survived). Prohibition. 12 pk. at 10 lb. Wallace, funeral services begin Limit 4 - Additionals In 2011, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle national title. Cornelia In 1935, rock-and-roll legemblem, 2/$5 Delphos bicen- chance of freezing drizzle or a.m. Saturday. end Elvis Presley was born in Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot former wife of Alabama tennial coins and the Ohio snow showers. Not as cold. Further arrangements are Jaycee state emblem. In Lows in the mid 20s. South and critically wounded when Gov. George Wallace, died in Tupelo, Miss. incomplete. $1.80 on the 3 winds 5 to 10 mph. Sebring, In 1959, Charles de Gaulle a gunman opened fire as the addition, she Save designed Save up to $2.00Fla. lb. at age 69. layout for Delphos Veterans FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Memorial and other monu- Slight chance of freezing drizments located throughout zle or snow showers in the the community. Betty was morning. Then slight chance of WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. cial crisis. Once Decembers fig- after falling for five straight months. a homemaker and a loving rain in the afternoon. Highs in home prices barely rose in November ures are released, home prices will Economists blame higher mort- wife, mother, grandmother the mid 30s. Chance of measurable precipitation 20 percent. from the previous month and year- likely have risen 11.5 percent last gage rates for dragging down sales. and great-grandmother. Her Farewell Services FRIDAY NIGHT AND over-year gains slowed, reflecting year, according to Mark Fleming, The average rate on a 30-year mortMass of Christian Burial SATURDAY : Rain likely. declines in sales in the fall. CoreLogics chief economist. That gage rose last week to 4.53 percent Real estate data provider CoreLogic would be the biggest gain since 2005. from 4.48 percent the previous week, will begin at 11 a.m. on Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in Saturday at St. John the the lower 40s. Chance of rain said Tuesday that prices increased In the And Deli sales of existing homes the third straight gain. just 0.1 percent in November from should reach 5.1 million in 2013, Rates jumped about 1.25 per- Evangelist Catholic Church, 60 percent. the Rev. Dave Reinhart, offiSATURDAY NIGHT AND October. Thats down slightly from the National Association of Realtors centage points from May through 16 oz. Limit 3 - Additionals $1.29 will follow in SUNDAY lb. ciating. Burial : Partly cloudy. Lows October and far below Augusts 0.9 forecasts. That would be up 10 per- September, peaking at 4.6 percent. in the upper 20s. Highs in the percent gain. cent from the previous year and the That increase occurred after Federal St. Johns Cemetery. Visitation will be from lower 40s. The figures arent adjusted for most since 2006. Its still below the Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke 6-8 p.m. on Thursday with a SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly seasonal patterns, such as cold winter 5.5 million generally associated with indicated that the Fed would start to Save up to $1.00 weather that typically slows sales. healthy housing markets. slow its bond-buying program before V.F.W. Auxiliary Service at cloudy with a 40 percent chance Home prices have risen a healthy 11.8 Most economists expect sales and the end of the year. The purchases are 7:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. and of rain and snow. Lows in the percent from a year ago, CoreLogic prices to keep rising this year, but at intended to lower long-term interest 6-8 p.m. on Friday with a lower 30s. MONDAY AND said. But thats the smallest yearly a slower pace. They forecast sales and rates and spur more borrowing and Parish Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at Strayer Funeral Home. MONDAY NIGHT : Partly gain since March. prices will likely rise around 5 per- spending. Memorial contributions cloudy with a 30 percent Rising home prices and higher cent, down from double-digit gains At its December meeting, the Fed may be made to Delphos St. chance of rain and snow. Highs mortgage rates held back sales at in 2013. said it would cut its $85 billion Johns Parish Foundation in the lower 40s. Lows in the Save $3.42 on 2 the end of last year. Existing home A measure of signed contracts sug- monthly purchases in January by $10 or the St. Johns Teachers upper 20s. sales fell from September through gests sales are already starting to billion a month. Interest rates have Save $2.11; S $2 11 select l t varieties i ti TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy November. level off. The Realtors group In saidthe last Bakery risen since then, reflecting greater Endowment Fund. Online condolences may with a 30 percent chance of rain But overall, 2013 represented the week that its index of pending home optimism about the economy and the be shared at www.strayerfu- and snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Iced Lemon best year for housing since the finan- sales ticked up slightly inor November impact of the Feds move. neralhome.com 8.5-9 oz. 4 qt.

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WASHINGTON (AP) The Internal Revenue Service is seeing a big jump in thieves stealing Social Security numbers to fraudulently claim tax refunds, the agency said Tuesday. The IRS launched 1,492 criminal investigations into identity theft last year, a 66 percent increase from the year before. Prosecutions and indictments more than doubled. The numbers dwarf those from just two years ago. In all, the IRS said it has flagged 14.6 million suspicious tax returns since 2011, blocking more than $50 billion in frauduOpen: 24 Hours Monday-Friday lent refunds. Prices good 8am Saturday, September 12 to midnight September 13, 2009 at all Chief & Rays locations. NewSupermarket IRS Commissioner John Koskinen told reporters this Saturday & Sunday, Sunday: 7am-midnight week that stopping identity theft was a top priority for the agency. Strayer Funeral Home The people working on that are confident that while its a growth 1840 e. 5tH Street 1102 Elida Ave., Delphos 419-692-5921 industry for the last two or three years that its getting under control, P.o. Box 337 DelPHoS, oHio 45833 www.ChiefSupermarkets.com Koskinen said at his introductory news conference Monday. I would PH: (419) 695-0033 stress that its an area that has everybodys attention. www.strayerfuneralhome.com www.Facebook.com/ChiefSupermarket

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Environmental protection director resigns
COLUMBUS (AP) The governors office says the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has resigned. Director Scott Nally was appointed by Gov. John Kasich. He has led the agency for three years. In a resignation letter dated Tuesday, he says the appointed position is not forever. He also stressed the importance of knowing when to step aside. A statement from Kasichs office says Nally is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Neither Kasichs statement nor Nallys letter elaborated on his next move. Tuesday was his last day. Kasichs office says he will appoint Craig Butler as interim director. Butler serves as the administrations senior policy adviser on environmental, energy, public utility and agricultural issues. He previously worked as district director of the Ohio EPAs central district and southeast district offices.

win challenge Governor asks parents to Libertarians to state ballot limits deliver drug-free message
COLUMBUS (AP) Ohios governor wants parents and adults to talk to children about the dangers of abusing drugs and other substances, as the state works to combat problems with prescription pain pills and heroin. Drug overdoses, spurred by increased use of painkillers and heroin, has surpassed car crashes as the leading cause of accidental death in Ohio. Gov. John Kasich plans today to promote a state initiative aimed at getting the drug-free message to middle and high school students. He will be joined his wife, NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz, the attorney general and others to discuss the effort at two schools in southwest Ohio. Parents may be surprised when drugs are found at high schools or a child has taken prescription drugs from a friends family member, said Tracy Plouck, the director of the states Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Kids are using drugs and tempted to use drugs all across the state, and theres a sort of not-in-my-backyard sense among parents sometimes, Plouck said in an interview with The Associated Press. What were really trying to do is raise parental awareness that it can happen, and its important to stay ahead of that, she said. The governors Start Talking initiative draws from new and existing drug prevention programs. A state website for the initiative directs parents and school leaders to free resources from The Partnership at Drugfree.org. The information includes a video, discussion guide and documents so adults can speak more confidently to their kids about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Parents, teachers and caregivers also can sign up for twice-monthly emailed newsletters from the Drug Free Action Alliance for tips about how to talk to their children about the issue. Plouck said the prevention message is critical to middle-school students. Many young people havent been exposed to that sort of temptation prior to the middle-school years, she said, adding that they are still forming opinions. We really want to make sure that parents are having really open, honest and candid discussions with their children by that point. Roughly two out of 10 of high school students reported having ever used prescription pain relievers or painkillers without a doctors prescription, according to a 2011 survey of 9th to 12th graders by Ohios health department. Other efforts in the initiative include a program in which members of the State Highway Patrol and Ohio National Guard meet with high school athletes and encourage them to talk to their peers about being drug-free. Ohio officials also will soon take grant applications from schools and nonprofits in low-income areas whose drug prevention efforts might not have enough money or resources. The state expects to award the federal dollars in April so that the programs can begin during the fall school year. Plouck declined to disclose the amount of the grant program, saying the state wants to first assess the quality of the proposals. Ohio has tried to choke off supply and cut pain pill abuse. But the quick spread in recent years in the United States of cheap, potent heroin from Mexico and other countries has sent drug abuse and overdoses skyrocketing in the region. Attorney General Mike DeWine calls heroin abuse an epidemic killing at least 11 Ohioans a week. DeWines office has said there were than 600 heroin overdose deaths in the state in 2012, a figure that more than doubled since 2010. School and parent participation in the initiative is voluntary, though the state says it has commitments from districts

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Police: Man stopped for speeding had 48 bombs

LONDON (AP) A man stopped for speeding in Ohio was charged with illegally making or possessing an explosive device after nearly 50 bombs and four guns were found in his vehicle. Andrew Scott Boguslawski, 43, was arrested late New Years Day on Interstate 70 west of Columbus. Investigators found two pistols, two rifles, 48 explosive devices and tools and materials to make additional explosives, according to The (London) Madison Press. Also inside was a remote detonating device, Assistant Madison County Prosecutor Nick Adkins said. Investigators are trying to determine why the man had the arsenal. He faces a court hearing Friday in Madison County. According to the state trooper who stopped him for going 85 mph in a 70-mph zone, Boguslawski said he had no weapons. However, the officer returned with a ticket and saw the handle of a gun between the mans knees. At that point, he drew his service weapon, held the man there and called for backup, said Adkins. Boguslawski told authorities he has an attorney, but none was listed on the court docket. There was no phone listing for the street address listed for him on court records. Adkins said a $1 million bond set for the defendant reflected the possible risk

Ohio U lab Sierra Club records bid in dumping case ends Former aid pleads guilty in
COLUMBUS (AP) An environmental groups public records case against state regulators has ended in a settlement agreement, with Ohio turning over documents related to the alleged illegal dumping of oil and gas drilling wastewater in northeast Ohio and paying a fine. The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Sierra Clubs case against the state Department of Natural Resources in the wake of the deal. The department paid $2,500 in attorneys fees and penalties and produced the records the Sierra Clubs Ohio chapter was seeking related to the departments investigation of D&L Energy and Hardrock Excavating LLC in Youngstown. The Natural Resources Department revoked the companies permits in February amid a federal investigation into the dumping of up to 40,000 gallons of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing into a storm sewer that drains into the Mahoning River. The Sierra Club alleged in a lawsuit filed in September that the state failed to produce public records it had requested six months earlier. The groups attorney, Richard Sahli, said Tuesday that the club received the documents not long after the legal action was taken; they contained few new details. A spokeswoman for the Natural Resources Department declined to comment. The investigation continues into allegations that Hardrocks then-owner, Ben Lupo, directed an employee to discharge thousands of gallons of drilling mud and brine into a sewer that empties into the Mahoning River watershed, a violation of the Clean Water Act. Such wastewater is supposed to be placed in an underground well piped deep into the earth. The Hardrock employee, Michael P. Guesman, pleaded guilty to his role in the dumping. Lupo, a former principal in both D&L and Hardrock, has pleaded not guilty to the Clean Water Act violation. D&L filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April and Resource Land Holdings LLC of Colorado Springs, Colo., purchased its assets for $20.7 million in November through a federal bankruptcy court auction. Under the deal, the Colorado corporation did not assume any D&L liabilities. Court filings indicate the assets purchase included D&Ls interests in joint ventures, pipeline agreements, operating agreements, lease inventories, real estate, equipment, subsidiaries and three of four disposal well operations. A fourth disposal well not one at the epicenter of a series of earthquakes in the Youngstown area around the eve of 2012 was to be purchased separately for $4 million. According to published reports, D&L held more than 30,000 acres in the Marcellus and Upper Devonian shale regions of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

COLUMBUS (AP) A federal judge on Tuesday blocked newly imposed Ohio limits to ballot access for minor parties, increasing the chances that Republican Gov. John Kasich will face a third-party challenger this fall. U.S. District Judge Michael Watson in Columbus issued his preliminary injunction in a constitutional challenge filed by the Libertarian Party of Ohio to a law that opponents call The John Kasich Re-election Protection Act. The legislations sponsor disputes the characterization. And Kasich has said he didnt request the bill. The law, signed by the governor in November, established what qualifies as a political party and what percentage of the vote must be won to maintain that status. The previous qualifications were deemed unconstitutional in 2006, and third parties had been qualifying for the ballot at the secretary of states discretion. No minor party operating in the state received the percentage of votes in the last election that the new law would have required to remain a qualified party this year. Libertarians and other third parties objected on grounds that the law had changed the rules in the midst of campaign activities for this years statewide elections, including signature collection. Watson effectively agreed. While acknowledging Ohios interests in regulating ballot access so as to prevent ballot overcrowding, voter confusion, and frivolous candidacies, he said that preventing retroactive application of (this law), however, does not harm those interests. Without the opportunity for a primary, Ohios minor party candidates would have to collect about 30,000 signatures to get on the general election ballot rather than getting on automatically. They could also lose the fundraising and name recognition benefits of a spring primary. Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, a Republican sued in the case, had pushed passage of the new third-party rules in time for this years election. Husteds spokesman, Matt McClellan, said the office was carefully reviewing Watsons ruling to determine how to proceed. The lawsuit drew together some odd bedfellows, including the states Green and Constitution parties represented by the American Civil Liberties Union. The complaint was originally filed by the Ohio Libertarians and is connected to the groups case that also challenges a separate laws requirements on petition circulators. That law, enacted in June, requires that individuals who circulate candidate petitions be Ohio residents. The bill setting up new third-party rules moved quickly through Ohios GOP-dominated Legislature as Ohio Republicans had faced an increasingly outspoken tea party movement. A tea party challenger poised to take on Kasich for the Republican nomination briefly surfaced last week, then dropped out of the running after his running mates debts and tax liens drew public attention.

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COLUMBUS (AP) A former lab assistant accused of stealing human bones used in teaching at Ohio Universitys medical college has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Weston Henri Moquin pleaded guilty Tuesday to moving stolen remains across state lines and stealing property from a federally funded agency. The 28-year-old Moquin agreed to pay nearly $85,000 in restitution. Prosecutors say Moquin took skulls, loose bones, autopsy saws and other items between July 2011-June 2012 and mainly sold them online. Defense attorney Keith Yeazel says Moquin used various drugs and sold the bones to support his drug habit.

States 4 casinos had revenue decline in December

COLUMBUS (AP) Revenues at each of Ohios four casinos declined in December, leading to the worst statewide showing in the nine months that all were open, according to figures released Tuesday. Statewide, revenues declined 9.8 percent at the casinos, located in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo, according to figures released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The Cincinnati casino opened March 4 and the others opened in 2012. The statewide December revenue of $63.2 million was the lowest full-month total since all four were open. For December, revenues were off 19.1 percent in Cincinnati, 9.6 percent in Cleveland, 5.8 percent in Columbus and 3.9 percent in Toledo. New racinos, horse racing tracks with slots-style video lottery terminals, opened in December north of Cincinnati and near Cleveland, expanding gambling options. The December declines may reflect both a traditional slow pre-holiday period for the industry and the addition of more racinos to the gambling mix, according to David Schwartz, director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Additional racinos scheduled to open this year in the Youngstown, Cincinnati and Dayton areas could further cut into casino revenues, he said. This tallies with some of the earlier results. It looks like when you have more competition, youll see the existing places suffer, he said. Ohio collects 33 percent in taxes from the casinos and distributes them to the states 88 counties, its school districts and host cities, among others.

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Information submitted COLUMBUS It is not too late to sign up for the 63rd Ohio YMCA Youth in Government State Assembly schedule to take place on April 3-5 at the Ohio Statehouse. The 63rd Ohio YMCA Youth in Government program is sponsored by the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs and is one of its many civic education activities,. This program is a fantastic opportunity for our students to be the government. We are expecting over 400 students to be involved in this years program, we are excited about the growth we have had this year and look forward to involving many more students, said Charlie Myers, Ohio YMCA Youth in Government director. The YMCA Youth in Government program is open to every student throughout the state regardless of having a membership to the YMCA. This program is a national program offered currently in 38 states and always looking at new states to expand. Students that participate in the YMCA Youth in Government program also have the opportunity to apply to attend a National Conference in North Carolina where all the YMCA Youth in Government program send 25 students from their respected state to create a National Government. The Ohio Alliance of YMCAs is working with local YMCAs schools, communitiy centers, youth city councils, homeschool groups and all interested parties to bring this program to all in Ohio. Schools and communities may involve their teens by calling Charlie Myers at 419-632-1000 or by email at cmyers@ohioymcas.org About the Ohio YMCA Youth in Government Youth In Government is a national government and politics program that promotes civic literacy as well as community service. Ohios YMCA Youth in Government program began in 1952 and reflects the idea that democracy

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Elks donates to Vantage Student Ambassadors for new flags

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made a donation to the Student Ambassadors at Vantage Career Center in the amount of $150. With the recent addition to the building at Vantage, they have added a lot of new classrooms. The Student Ambassadors have undertaken the project of placing an American Flag in each of the 54 classrooms. They will also be placing some larger flags in some other areas of the building as well. Pictured left to right are Elks Lodge Secretary Michael C. Stanley, Student Ambassador Advisor Unverferth and Student Ambassadors Brian Richey and Libbi Brown. (Submitted photo)

Tuttle Construction names promotions

Information submitted LIMA Tuttle Construction, Inc. announced the promotions of Jim Verhoff and Kyle Verhoff. Jim Verhoff, a 13-year Tuttle employee, was recently promoted to chief estimator. In this role, he will oversee the estimating process for all projects bid and awarded in addition to the analysis of past project performance, and ongoing budget development. His experience is extensive and includes projects in Petro-Chemical, Industrial, Institutional and Private Business sectors. He is a registered professional engineer and obtained his degree from Ohio Northern University. Kyle Verhoff has been promoted to the role of project manager. In his new role, he will provide oversight in all phases of the construction project, including coordinating subcontractors, scheduling materials, equipment and ensuring project documents are being Jim Verhoff followed. He began his career with Tuttle Construction in 2007 as a project engineer and earned a B.S. in construction management from Bowling Green State University. Since its origin in 1928, Tuttle has built a strong reputation throughout the region by consistently exceeding customers expectations.

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BY LOVINA EICHER This my final column of 2013. This is Friday after Christmas. We had a very nice enjoyable Christmas Day. We made a big breakfast casserole the night before with the ingredients being scrambled eggs, shredded potatoes, onions, green peppers, diced cheese, bacon, ham and then topped with sausage gravy. On Christmas morning we put it in the oven to heat while we opened gifts. Everyone was very happy and excited for their gifts. Although it is exciting to open presents at Christmas time, may we always remember the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus, our Savior, was born! After all the gifts were opened we ate breakfast, or more like brunch. Then the dishes were washed while Christmas carols were sung. The rest of the day was spent playing games, enjoying new gifts and just relaxing. What a nice family day to all be together. Snacks were also enjoyed and goodies given from the neighbors. Later we had a light supper of grilled cheese sandwiches. Around 8 p.m., Timothy and Mose left for their homes bringing the wellspent day to a close here at the Eicher household. The following day, everyone was home to clean up the house, burn the boxes and wrapping clutter and wash laundry. Next week on New Years Day, we will get together with sister Emma, Jacob, and family and sisters Verena and Susan and our family and Timothy and Mose at Jacobs house. The 21 of us exchanged names for a gift exchange that day. On Sunday, our church will have the annual Christmas potluck so the holidays are still in full swing for us. My husband Joe is smoking deer jerky in the smoker right now. He mixed up 16 pounds of it yesterday. He also mixed up 25 pounds of summer sausage from the venison meat. Mose bought us the deer. It was the fourth one he shot this season. We really appreciated the meat. Joe has cut up a lot of nice steaks from the deer. Son Benjamin, 14, was along when the does were shot so he was pretty excited. He said they saw a lot of deer. Moses family live on a big farm so there are a lot of deer. Daughter Verena left around 8 a.m. with some friends to go to a friends house in a community about an hour and a half from here. They plan to stay until Sunday and possibly attend church in that community. Its still hard to believe she is old enough to be with the youth group. The youth from our church plan to go Christmas caroling tomorrow night. My good friend Lucille from Dayton, Virginia sent me a cookbook from their community for Christmas. I was excited to receive it as I love looking through cookbooks getting new ideas for recipes. Try this recipe on one of these cold winter days! CHEDDAR CHOWDER 2 cups water 2 cups diced potatoes 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Combine all ingredients in a large kettle. Boil 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile make white sauce. Stir sauce into undrained vegetable mixture. Heat throughout. White Sauce 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup cubed ham or fried bacon crumbs In a small saucepan melt the butter. Add flour and stir until smooth (about 1 minute). Slowly add milk while stirring. Cook until thickened. Add grated cheese and stir until melted. Toss in ham or bacon.

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Information submitted The Lima Symphony Orchestra will offer The Music of The Piano Men: The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Crouse Performance Hall in the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima. The headlining stars and rock musicians from Canadas Jeans n Classics return by popular demand to bring to life the music of Rock icons Billy Joel and Elton John. Lead vocalist Jean Meilleur and piano man John Regan will pair the hard-driving rhythm of Rock n Roll with the warmth and energy of the orchestra in a truly electrifying performance. Song lists incudes: Ballad of Billy the Kid, An Innocent Man, Shes Got A Way, NY State Of Mind, Say Good Bye to Hollywood, We Didnt Start the Fire, My Life, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Piano Man, Only the Good Die Young, Funeral for a Friend, Love Lies Bleeding, Philadelphia Freedom, I Guess Thats Why They Call It the Blues, Tonight: Prelude, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Circle of Life and Dont Let the Sun Go Down On Me.

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TODAY 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 St. 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 St. 1-3 p.m. The Delphos Museum of Postal History, 339 N. Main St., is open. 5-7 p.m. The Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. 8 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 St. 1-4 p.m. Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. SATURDAY 8:30-11:30 a.m. St. Johns High School recycle, enter on East First Street. 9 a.m. - noon Interfaith Thrift Store is open for shopping. St. Vincent dePaul Society, located at the east edge of the St. Johns High School parking lot, is open. Cloverdale recycle at village park. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delphos Postal Museum is open. 12:15 p.m. Testing of warning sirens by Delphos Fire and Rescue. 1-3 p.m. Delphos Canal Commission Museum, 241 N. Main St., is open. 7 p.m. Bingo at St. Johns Little Theatre. SUNDAY 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. MONDAY 11:30 a.m. Mealsite at Delphos Senior Citizen Center, 301 Suthoff St. 6 p.m. Middle Point Village Council meets. 6:30 p.m. Shelter from the Storm support group meets in the Delphos Public Library basement. 7 p.m. Marion Township trustees at township house. Middle Point council meets at town hall.

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2014 Reds Caravan In 14th season, Brady set for Jan. 23-26 still fired up for playoffs
Information submitted CINCINNATI The 2014 Cincinnati Reds Caravan begins and ends at Great American Ball Park with an expanded route of 17 fan stops in five states with the addition of stops in Evansville, Ind., and Nashville, Tenn. The kick off for this 3,000-mile journey over four days is Jan. 23 from the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum and ends on Jan. 26 in the FOX Sports Ohio Champions Club. The Reds Caravan is presented by Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network. Each tour travels simultaneously through Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee, providing fans with the opportunity to interact with current and former players, broadcasters and members of the Reds front office staff. At each fan stop, the group will field questions from fans and sign autographs while time allows. The four tours return to Cincinnati on Jan. 26 for the annual Select-A-Seat event at Great American Ball Park, where they will join fans meeting with Reds ticket representatives to choose ticket plans and seat locations for the 2014 season. New for 2014: The West Tour will visit Eastland Mall in Evansville, Ind. on Jan. 24. The South Tour will visit RiverGate Mall in Nashville and Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on Jan. 25. As our fan base continues to grow, we are expanding the Caravan to visit every corner of Reds Country, said Phil Castellini, Reds Chief Operating Officer. Our players, coaches, broadcasters and Reds personnel look forward to these four days every year as our official kickoff to the new season of Reds baseball. Its amazing to experience the welcome we receive from our loyal fans at every stop along the way. All Caravan fan stops open to the public are free; at each fan stop listed below (excluding Select-A-Seat), the Reds will raffle two tickets to the 2014 Opening Day game on March 31 (4:10 p.m.) vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. The North Tour includes broadcaster Jim Kelch, broadcaster/former pitcher Jeff Brantley, outfielder Billy Hamilton, Reds Hall-of-Famer Tom Browning, minorleague outfielder Jesse Winker, VP of Baseball Operations Dick Williams and mascot Rosie Red. From 6-8:30 p.m., Jan. 23, it will visit Columbus (Polaris Fashion Place). It will visit the Lima Mall 4-7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. On Jan. 25, stops include Dayton (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Hamilton (Parrish Auditorium at Miami-Hamilton University) from 3-6 p.m. Finally, it ends Jan. 26 in Cincinnati (Select-A-Seat at Great American Ball Park) from noon-2:30 p.m. The South Tour includes broadcaster Thom Brennaman, broadcaster Jim Day, GM Walt Jocketty, pitcher Mat Latos (Thursday only), Sam LeCure (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), catcher Corky Miller, minor-league outfielder Ryan LaMarre, COO Phil Castellini and mascot Mr. Redlegs. The East Tour includes broadcaster Jeff Piecoro, broadcaster/former pitcher Chris Welsh, manager Bryan Price, pitcher Logan Ondrusek (Thursday only), pitcher Homer Bailey (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), 2013 Minor League Player of the Year Seth Mejias-Brean, Director of Player Development Jeff Graupe and mascot Mr. Red. Reds sales representatives will be at each stop to answer ticketing questions and discuss 2014 ticket plans, while the Reds Hall of Fame, the Reds Community Fund and Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network will attend selected stops. Memberships to the Reds Heads Kids Club, Reds Rookies Baby Club and Reds Hall of Fame & Museum will be for sale at selected stops. On Jan. 26, the Reds will host the annual Select-A-Seat event at Great American Ball Park. Fans can meet with ticket reps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to choose their season tickets for 2014. Select members of the Caravan will conduct a Q&A at noon. Fans who purchase season tickets will have a chance to meet members of the Caravan and receive a signed baseball. The Caravan will visit over 20 of the Reds on Radio affiliates throughout Reds Country during the trip. Additional players may be added to select tours in the coming weeks. Visit reds.com/caravan for up-to-date information, maps and photos. Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady head-butted teammates before his first Super Bowl. Twelve years and four more NFL championship games later, the quarterback hasnt lost his fire. He still shows it before games and after big plays by banging helmets with other New England Patriots. Im pretty emotional, Brady said Tuesday. That should be obvious when the Patriots come back from a first-round bye to face the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional-round playoff game Saturday night. Especially if he has plenty of scoring plays to celebrate. His mood would be quite different if NFL sacks leader Robert Mathis keeps getting close enough to tackle him or hurry his passes. Hes a great player and been a great player for a long time, Brady said. Hes having one of the best years of his career. So what can Brady do if he sees the 11-year veteran bearing down on him? Step up in the pocket? Throw quickly? Duck? I cant really run away from him, Brady replied with his usual jab at his lack of speed, so that options out the door. Theres no doubt hell have his eyes trained on the linebacker who lines up in different places on different plays who also has a knack for stripping the ball while sacking the quarterback. Mathis led the NFL with 19 1/2 sacks and forced eight fumbles. His strip-sack of Kansas Citys Alex Smith led to a Colts touchdown in their 45-44 wildcard win over the Chiefs last Saturday. The Colts overcame a 28-point, third-quarter deficit to win that. The Patriots overcame a 24-point halftime deficit against the Denver Broncos for a 34-31 regular-season overtime win. Another big lead Saturday night likely wont be safe until the very late stages, not with Brady and Andrew Luck leading their offenses. The Colts are 6-1, including the playoffs, in games decided by six points or fewer. The Patriots are 8-4 in games decided by seven or fewer. Brady downplays the meeting with Luck, who has a chance to match Bradys accomplishment of winning a Super Bowl in his second season. The chance to keep the youngster from upstaging the all-time great doesnt provide extra motivation. My motivation is pretty simple, Brady continued. I just try to win. Thats what I try to do and try to be part of the reason why were successful. The Patriots practiced indoors Tuesday with the outside temperature in the low teens. Brady said he had a cold. Brady wants to be around for it all the practices, the games, the celebrations. So hes treating this week with his usual intensity. In his 14th NFL season, the enthusiasm of the MVP of the 2002 Super Bowl persists. Its incredible to play in this, he added. These are the moments you dream about, to be in the NFL playoffs and you have a chance with eight other teams to be the last team standing. Its why we work hard. Its why every guy puts a lot out there. You sacrifice a lot of things. A lot of people would die to be in our positions. I dont think you take those things for granted. Luck gets 2nd chance to test himself against Brady INDIANAPOLIS Growing up, Luck kept trying to emulate the quarterbacks he watched on Sunday afternoons, guys like Peyton Manning and Phillip Rivers. And Brady. Now, the 24-year-old franchise quarterback is all grown up and about to face his next big test trying to beat Brady on his home turf with a trip to the AFC championship game on the line. I think there are so many quarterbacks that do so many great things that as a quarterback youd like to watch all of them and say, They do this so well and see if you can do that, Luck said Tuesday. Luck has already done his part to live up to the seemingly impossible standards that came with replacing Manning in Indy. The 2-time Heisman Trophy runner-up spent two college seasons being called everything from the most polished college quarterback since Manning to the most promising quarterback prospect at Stanford since John Elway. Luck just focused on playing his game and the results have been impressive. He has thrown for more yards (8,196) in his first two seasons than any quarterback in NFL history. His 22 regular-season wins rank No. 2 to Russell Wilson among all second-year quarterbacks since 1970, and with nine career TDs rushing, he already ranks fourth on the franchises career list behind only Manning (17), Bert Jones (14) and John Unitas (13) all previous MVPs

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Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. A year ago, Denver roared into the playoffs riding an 11-game winning streak and promptly lost for the first time in 98 days. So much for momentum. This year, the Broncos are again 13-3 and the AFCs top seed, two home wins away from the Super Bowl. Only, theyre far from the overconfident, sauntering unit they were at kickoff on that frigid day in Denver last January when the Baltimore Ravens would outlast them 38-35 in double-overtime. For one thing, the team theyre facing Sunday, the San Diego Chargers (10-7), beat them last month 27-20 in Denver, handing the high-scoring Broncos their only home loss of the season. And the other teams left in the AFC playoffs also beat the Broncos this season, the Colts by six points in Peyton Mannings homecoming in October and the Patriots by a field goal in Wes Welkers return in November. Terrell Davis, the current NFL Network analyst who led the Broncos to their last Super Bowl win following the 1998 season, felt the Broncos would have been better off last year if they had lost a game or two in November and December. Last year, (I) just felt like they were winning games too easily and I always felt that theres something to be said about a quality loss, Davis said on a visit to Denver during training camp. Not to say that you go out there and try to lose a game, but its a chance for the team to refocus, recalibrate, look at the things that youve been sweeping under the rug because youve been winning games. Coming off their first Super Bowl title, the Broncos started out 13-0 in 1998 before backto-back losses to the Giants and Dolphins. They won their last game before sweeping through the playoffs to win another title in John Elways farewell. Its common for NFL teams that win to have Victory Mondays, when players are excused from mandatory practices or film sessions. Its a chance for them to get both a physical and mental break. But Davis pointed out the downside of winning regularly: Mistakes can get glossed over and it sometimes takes a loss to make adjustments. Good teams can go months without that opportunity. Davis actually came to appreciate the Broncos 20-16 loss to the Giants that ended their shot at perfection in 98 because it gave them a chance to reflect, reboot and rectify. Its something the Broncos didnt have a chance to do last year when they won their last 11 after starting out 2-3. This season, the Broncos lost a game in October, one in November and one in December. Victory Mondays in Denver nowadays consist of team captains running the film sessions instead of coaches. But after a loss, its the coaches harping on all the mistakes. Wide receiver Eric Decker said errors look worse through the prism of a loss and you start to focus on details more. Maybe you

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Rivera: Stopping Kaepernick will be tougher

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Panthers coach Ron Rivera is expecting a few more big plays from San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick this time around. Rivera says that Kaepernick didnt play that well against Carolina in a regular-season matchup on Nov. 10. The Panthers limited the third-year quarterback to 91 yards passing, 16 yards rushing and no touchdowns in a 10-9 win over the 49ers at Candlestick Park. On Sunday, the two teams meet in the NFC divisional playoffs in Charlotte, N.C., and Rivera expects Kaepernick will be on his game and make it that much tougher on his defense. I dont expect that again, Rivera said. I expect the young man to come out and play well. Hes a good football player and he showed it (Sunday) night against Green Bay. The 49ers have won six straight games, including a 23-20 playoff win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Kaepernick threw for 223 yards and a touchdown and ran for 98 yards against the Packers. Over the past six games, Kaepernick has elevated his play, averaging 231 yards passing per game with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. Rivera says the 49ers are a much better team than they played back in November. All you have to do is watch the way he has played down the stretch, Rivera added. We caught them at a good time and it turned out in our benefit. Perhaps. Kaepernick was without wide receiver Michael Crabtree in the last meeting and tight end Vernon Davis left early in the game with a concussion. Crabtree had eight catches for 125 yards in the win over Green Bay. Mario Manningham led the 49ers with 30 yards receiving in the last game against Carolina and San Franciscos longest pass play went for 14 yards. The 49ers managed just 10 first downs against Carolina and failed to get into the end zone. We owe them, Kaepernick said Sunday of the Panthers. San Franciscos win over Green Bay served as a stark reminder of what not to do while defending Kaepernick. Defensive coordinator Sean McDermott pointed to a crucial moment on the final drive when the outside edge rusher lost containment and Kaepernick scooted free for an 11-yard gain on third-and-8. Five plays later Phil Dawson kicked the winning field goal as time expired. McDermott explained his defense did a nice job of staying in their rushing lanes and keeping Kaepernick in the pocket last time around, sacking him six times. He figured that will be key on Sunday, too. I thought our guys played aggressive up front, McDermott continued. We played discipline. The coverage was good enough at times to get him to hold the ball. Defensive tackle Dwan Edwards also stressed the importance of not trying to do too much outside of the scheme. Our defensive ends cant get too far past

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correct certain things that in a win wouldnt look so bad. You just really dissect it way differently. Losses have a way of galvanizing a team, too. Absolutely, Welker explained. A lot of times when you win, a lot of the mistakes get shoved under the rug and when you lose they kind of get amplified. You really need to be on top of that stuff and not have those mistakes week to week. Bolts earn another postseason shot at Manning SAN DIEGO To keep their improbable playoff run going, the San Diego Chargers will have to beat Manning in January for the third time in seven seasons. The Chargers won 27-10 at Cincinnati on Sunday to earn a shot at Manning and the top-seeded Broncos on Sunday, the first time the AFC West rivals have met in the postseason. When Manning was with Indianapolis, the Chargers eliminated the Colts from the playoffs in the 2007 and 08 seasons. Manning has beaten the Chargers three out of four times since joining the Broncos, although the Chargers pulled a shocker in Denver last month. The Chargers beat Manning and the Colts in a divisional playoff game after the 2007 season. In 2008, the Chargers won the AFC West at 8-8 and hosted the Colts in a wild-card game, winning on Darren Sproles 22-yard run in overtime. Until Sundays win in Cincinnati, that had been the Chargers last playoff victory.

the quarterback or he takes off and it gives him huge lanes, Edwards said. Its important that everyone stays in their lanes and when someone does get out of their lane we have to cover that up quickly. McDermott said the last game against the 49ers felt like an old school NFC playoff slugfest. But like Rivera, hes not so sure it will be such a low-scoring affair this time around. You just never know in the playoffs, McDermott added. You saw the scores this past weekend. You had some halves where teams were completely shut down and then they came out and exploded. Im sure theyre a better football team and Id like to believe were a better football team as well. Saints eager for second chance in Seattle METAIRIE, La. Ever since getting pounded by the Seahawks early last month, the New Orleans Saints have learned to love the idea of going back to Seattle. Coach Sean Payton has even had Seahawks logos painted in the middle of outdoor and indoor practice fields. Quarterback Drew Brees says ever since the Saints 34-7 loss to the Seahawks in Week 13, they figured they might have to visit Seattle again in the playoffs. He says they hoped for another shot to play the NFCs top seed and expect a better performance Saturday afternoon. New Orleans seven points in the first meeting matched its lowest scoring output since Payton, who designed the offense, took over in 2006. The Saints 188 total yards were the fewest of the Payton era.

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Dear Annie: My problem ment. His parents will learn to is my in-laws. They do not live with the disappointment, have any friends or hobbies, but your husband must back so they choose to cling to us. you up. They insist on doing everyDear Annie: I am raising thing we do, going my two granddaugheverywhere we go. ters because their Our children are parents are in jail. active in sports I love them, but I and often play never get a break on the weekends. unless I can pay a That means we babysitter, and it is spend every weeka bit much. No one end with my inever offers to take laws. They talk to them, including the their son the whole other grandparents, time about nonmy siblings and my sense, not even Annies Mailbox friends. caring that they I understand that are distracting him and ev- people have their own proberyone around who is trying lems, but it is discouraging to to watch the kids activities. see that no one cares enough My husband and I dont get to offer even a little help, and to spend much time together, it would mean so much. I and theres no opportunity to know I am doing whats best do it at our kids games be- for my grandchildren, which cause the in-laws stand be- makes it worthwhile regardtween us and take over any less, but I am an -- Exhausted conversation. Grandmother My husband wont say Dear Grandmother: Have anything, but its driving me you asked these people directnuts. Ive tried not giving ly to give you a breather? If them the kids schedules, but not, please do so. You are obthat doesnt help. They invite viously a loving grandmother, us for dinner at least once a but theres no reason to be a month and get their feelings martyr, waiting for others to hurt when we cant go. They offer assistance. Tell the other believe we should come for grandparents that you would every holiday. They dont like them to take the children ever consider that we might next weekend. If they refuse, want to be alone with our kids tell them to choose the weekor that there is family on my end they prefer. Ask your side whom we might want to siblings to spend a few hours see. with the kids on a Saturday. My in-laws are nice peo- And contact AARP (aarp.org) ple, but I want to be able to for information on grandpardo stuff with my husband and ents raising grandchildren kids without them being there and resources for respite care. every time. This has been Dear Annie: A Friend of causing problems between Waiters was disturbed by my husband and me. Please, her friends treatment of resgrandparents, find a hobby. -- taurant staff, complaining Smothered in California and sending food back to the Dear Smothered: This is kitchen. an issue of boundaries. DinI have a relative who is simner once a month with the ilarly difficult. Whenever we in-laws is not excessive if the go out, I choose a buffet style encounters are nontoxic. And restaurant. This way, she can they should be able to attend see what she is getting and their grandchildrens sport- choose accordingly. If she ing events for a few hours on doesnt like her choice, she a weekend. However, you are can leave it and try something right that they seem to intrude else. There is no waitstaff to on a great deal of your family berate or reason to demand time, and their expectations that dishes be sent back. The are out of line. Its OK to tell worst she has ever done at a them no politely but firmly. buffet restaurant is complain Please discuss this with your that our table was not clean husband so you are in agree- enough. -- Figured It Out

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 Improve your life by taking action on the ideas and plans youve long been mulling over. Nurture important relationships and pick up knowledge that will help position you for the future, personally and professionally. Discipline will pay off. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Good things come to those with patience, tolerance and understanding. Emotional interaction will allow you to see all sides of a situation. Ponder over your findings before passing judgment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Someone is likely to play with your emotions. Step back and bide your time until you are fully prepared to deal with the people giving you a hard time. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Its a good day to mix and mingle. Youll do well in social settings, and will fare even better when trying to formulate and sign deals. Let your confidence lead the way to a better position. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your erratic feelings can lead to an impulsive decision regarding your future or the status of a partnership. Dont do anything that you may end up regretting. Focus inward, on selfbetterment. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Enjoy the people and things you get the most satisfaction from. Keeping the peace will help you stabilize your relationships with important people. Live, love and laugh. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Financial deals should be signed, sealed and delivered. Making plans to network with peers or to celebrate with someone you love will help boost your confidence and ego. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Get involved, be a participant and make your voice heard. Helping others will bring high returns. Socializing with people who share your sentiments will lead to a prosperous venture. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Dont let anything get you down. Give an emotional situation a positive spin, and, above all, keep moving. Being willing and able to make a tough choice or change will help you excel. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Traveling, taking on a project or meeting new people will lead to new beginnings. Children or elders can help you realize what you need to do to improve. Be open to different philosophies. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Problems will surface if you cant come to terms with what someone wants. Spending time on your own or with a friend will help you sort through your course of action. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A personal change is headed your way. Someone special will influence your life, but before you make a move, consider your motives. Reevaluate your relationships before effecting change. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Spend some time on personal goals. Consider your career options and whats required of you to reach your destination. Dont be fooled by what someone tells you. Get facts and figures before you proceed. COPYRIGHT 2014 Feature Syndicate, Inc. United

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On Dec. 25, 2013, this newspaper printed a coloring page for readers of all ages to color and send in. Here is another design for 2014. Color one or both and be entered to win a sports bag and more from Coca Cola!

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Just 1 in 4 young teens meet US fitness guidelines

CHICAGO (AP) Young teens arent exactly embracing the governments Lets Move mantra, the latest fitness data suggest. Only 1 in 4 U.S. kids aged 12 to 15 meet the recommendations an hour or more of moderate to vigorous activity every day. The results are based on about 800 kids who self-reported their activity levels and had physical exams as part of the 2012 National Youth Fitness Survey. Government researchers wont call the results disappointing, but lead author Tala Fakhouri of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, Theres always room for improvement. The CDC released partial results today from the fitness survey, which involved kids aged 3 to 15. Other results from the same survey are pending and include fitness data based on more objective measures including treadmill tests. Fakhouri said the nationally representative results provide useful information for initiatives that aim to increase kids fitness, including the Lets Move anti-obesity campaign launched by first lady Michelle Obama in 2010. Kids in the survey reported on which physical activities they did most frequently outside of school gym class basketball for boys and running for girls. While few met guidelines established in 2008 for activity that raises the heart rate and makes you breathe harder, most said they did at least an hour of exercise at that level during the previous week. Overall, about 25 percent said they got an hour of that kind of exercise every day Obese kids were less active than normalweight girls and boys. Overweight girls were slightly less active than normal-weight girls, but levels were similar among overweight and normal-weight boys. Its definitely very concerning to see that our kids are engaging in such a limited amount of physical activity each day when we are still battling an obesity epidemic, said Dr. Stephen Pont, an Austin, Texas, pediatrician and chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics section on obesity. Data suggest obesity may have decreased slightly among some kids but the overall rate for children aged 2 to 19 is 17 percent, or about 12.5 million obese kids.

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Technology? Some justices want to keep distance

WASHINGTON (AP) At the Supreme Court, technology can be regarded as a necessary evil, and sometimes not even necessary. When the justices have something to say to each other in writing, they never do it by email. Their courthouse didnt even have a photocopying machine until 1969, a few years after Xerox had become a verb. So as the legal fight over the NSAs high-tech collection of telephone records moves through the court system, possibly en route to the Supreme Court, some justices already are on record as saying they should be wary about taking on major questions of technology and privacy. As Justice Elena Kagan understated last summer, The justices are not necessarily the most technologically sophisticated people. The wariness shows up in rulings, too. When the court in 2010 upheld a police departments warrantless search of an officers personal, sometimes sexually explicit messages on a government-owned pager, Justice Anthony Kennedy suggested caution. He wrote, The judiciary risks error by elaborating too fully on the Fourth Amendment implications of emerging technology before its role in society has become clear. Clear or not, the implications of technology are increasingly relevant. Constitutional protection against the prying eyes of government, without a judges prior approval, is embodied in the Fourth Amendments prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures. Last month, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon of Washington ruled that the NSAs phone-records collection program probably fails that Fourth Amendment test and is unconstitutional. Leon called the program Orwellian in scale. The Obama administration has defended the program as an important tool in the fight against terrorism and is expected to appeal the ruling. Complicating matters, 11 days after Leons ruling, U.S. District Judge William Pauley III of New York declared the NSA program legal in dismissing a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. In addition, legislation in Congress and possible administration changes could alter NSA surveillance and affect the court cases. Still, many people expect the Supreme Court will have the final word on the program, especially if other appellate judges agree with Leon. Among those who think the Supreme Court will weigh in is Justice Antonin Scalia, who addressed the topic in July in a question-and-answer session with a technology group. He didnt sound happy about the prospect of such a ruling. Scalia said the elected branches of government are better situated to balance security needs and privacy protections. But he said that the Supreme Court took that power for itself in 1960s-era expansions of privacy rights, including prohibitions on wiretapping without a judges approval. The consequence of that is that whether the NSA can do the stuff its been doing which used to be a question for the people will now be resolved by the branch of government that knows the least about the issues in question, the branch that knows the least about the extent of the threat against which the wiretapping is directed, he said. Scalia repeatedly used the term wiretap in his comments, but indicated later that he was speaking more generally about NSA surveillance, including the collection of phone records.

US Air Force copter crashes in England, killing 4

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We are still under a snow emergency which prohibits non-emergency travel, Riggenbach said. Riggenbach said the road conditions for the next few days depends heavily on the wind and drifting snow. Conditions are better than yesterday, he affirmed Tuesday. Riggenbach said the sheriffs department is continually communicating with all municipalities and townships monitoring road conditions. I urge people to stay inside with the dangerous temperatures and off the roadways until the emergency is lifted, Riggenbach said. A state plow was reported flipped on St. Rt. 118 and Hoghe Road on Tuesday due to icy road conditions. Van Wert County plows continued working to keep Lincoln Highway open Monday night. Drivers reported trucks becoming so cold that the vehicles lost all heat and ice began forming on the inside of windshields, creating a very dangerous situation. As of Tuesday morning, all county and township roads remained closed, noted McCoy. Where snow was removed, roads became a solid blanket of ice. A main problem on Tuesday was that people began venturing out onto the roads and were getting stuck which was hampering the plows ability to get through. Isolated areas in the county, particularly south of Ohio City, remained without power from 6:30 p.m. on Monday until noon on Tuesday. Temperatures Tuesday night jumped to one degree below zero and winds continued to die to 10 mph. Today, temperatures are expected to recover to 20 degrees above zero with slight snow falling but no accumulations. I want to personally thank all the state, county, township, city, and village plow drivers for working diligently in such dangerous conditions to open roadways, applauded McCoy. I also want to thank our law enforcement, fire and EMS who were out on the roads and handling emergency calls. Thanks also goes out to the electrical crews who were restoring power during this historic cold wave. A special thanks should also be given to postal workers who continued to deliver mail and to businesses that closed for the safety of their employees.