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The
Jennings residents to
of buyer than Black Friday,
the day after Thanksgiving
and the unofficial start to
Forecast
A 40 percent
chance of snow
on Christmas
morning
High in
upper 20s. See page 2.
Index
Obituaries 2
State/Local 3
Politics 4
Community 5
Sports 6-7 Photo submitted
Church 8
Veteran 9 Happy Canoe Year once again
Classifieds 10
TV
World News
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Winter visitor Helen Kaverman photo For years, the Baughn family on East Fifth Street spread a little holiday cheer with
their canoe and its “Merry Christmas and Happy Canoe Year!” sign. Fearing some-
Helen Kaverman captured this Cardinal just outside thing might happen to the beloved canoe, Wil Baughn had a sign made with the same
her bedroom window. Kaverman enjoys winter and sentiment. Shortly thereafter, the sign was stolen. After writing a letter to the editor,
says it’s restful. Read This and That on page 4. the Baughn’s sign was returned and reclaimed its space in their yard.
2 – The Herald Friday, December 24, 2010 www.delphosherald.com
Travelers
something he was not. He said, “I have been Everyone tells me you’re not real but I
bad.” That is awesome. What you see is what know better. I see you in the smiles on chil-
you get. I hope he stays that way.
brace for
dren’s faces; I see you in kind deeds and
This letter arrived on Wednesday at The words; I see you in selfless acts.
Delphos Herald. We forwarded it on to the big I know the secret. You aren’t a person who
guy, so don’t worry.
Dear Santa,
can stand in front of me or join me for a cup
of coffee. You live inside our hearts. snow, ice in
Midwest
For Christmas I really want Transformers. All I want for Christmas is you to keep doing
I would be so happy. what you’re doing. You make us better people.
Thank you. Nancy
Aiden By KAREN HAWKINS
The Associated Press
Van Wert Cinemas
CHICAGO — Holiday
December 25th - 30th travelers in the Midwest
braced for snow and ice from
a storm today that was expect-
ed to deliver a rare white
Answers to Thursday’s questions: Christmas to Nashville and
According to the Bible, the robe Pontius Pilate’s soldiers possibly Atlanta before roll-
All shows before
put on Jesus was purple, as recorded in Mark 15:17 and ing into the Northeast.
John 19:2; and scarlet, as recorded in Matthew 27:28.
6 pm $4.50
Adults $7.00 Kids
A day after the most
In Indian culture, a bindi is traditionally the ornamental
& Seniors $4.50
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www.vanwertcinemas.com Today’s questions: the weather, several inches of
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What was the first U.S. wine region to be granted “geo- snow were expected across
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Who was the inspiration for high-rolling gambler Sky 8 inches could fall in Iowa
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get the 2nd entree
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was $13,899,161,320,226. Kentucky.
12-8-2010.
The estimated population of the United States is “People that are going to
309,701,145, so each citizen’s share of this debt is Office is investigating what it Weller said he is con-
Grandma’s house,” warned
believes to be a CO2 cartridge cerned.
2nd entree of equal or lesser value. Exp.
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STATE/LOCAL
Son needs to become
more independent
Dear Annie: I’ve been for your marriage, as well.
married to a wonderful man Dear Annie: I will never
for 26 years. We are compat- look at my driver’s license the
ible in every way except when same way again. Two days
it comes to my 28-year-old ago, my nephew received a
son, “Jeremy.” Jeremy has heart transplant and a renewed
epilepsy, diabetes and a host chance at life.
of other problems. Now when I
Recently, the two look at my driver’s
of them had a ter- license, the words
rible fight. Jeremy “organ donor”
put all of his proudly shine out at
belongings in a bag me. I hope some-
and left. We had day my death will
no idea that he was give another per-
simply camping out son a chance for
in our backyard. life, as one family
In the middle of unselfishly did for
the night, we heard my nephew. I want
a noise and a loud to say to his donor
scream. Jeremy had Annie’s Mailbox family that even
had a severe epilep- though the recipi-
tic seizure, and we called 911. ents of your generous and
The paramedics noticed he ultimate donation appreciate
had written on his hand, “Do their great fortune, we also
not revive.” We later found grieve for your loved one.
out he had tried to commit Your family will always be
suicide by swallowing three in our prayers. Thank God for
bottles of pills. your generosity. -- Toledo,
Jeremy has not been a Ohio
Dena Martz photo perfect son. He has lied to Dear Toledo: Thank you
my husband and stolen minor for your poignant reminder of
Kortokrax’s kindergarten class at Ottoville Elementary things. My husband wants the good that each of us can do
him gone, but he knows I by becoming an organ donor.
Students in Sheila Kortokrax’s kindergarten class at Ottoville Elementary School include, front from left, Allison won’t kick him out when he Those who are interested
Wannemacher, Danielle Swint, Kellen Schlagbaum, Eva Brinkman, Michael Deitering, Reese Looser and Madison has so many medical prob- can also contact the National
Tumlinson; center, Arin Elston, Grant Leis, Makenna Brokamp, Noah Sellers, Eryn Kemper and Carson Hunter; lems. Instead, my husband Kidney Foundation (kidney.
and back, Kortokrax, Carli Martz, Wyatt Schnipke, Gianna Johnson, Rebecca Turnwald, Austin Landin and now refuses to have anything org) at 1-800-622-9010 or the
Hannah Wenzlick. Trey Landwehr was absent. to do with him. He hasn’t Health Resources and Services
spoken to Jeremy in two days, Administration (organdonor.
and he’s also becoming rather gov) at 1-888-ASK-HRSA
Jerwers sets
332-1000 and the American We did not tell “Gagging”
for one year. Alivia’s unfailing spirit and Ursula Wenzlick and Marvin Diabetes Association (diabe- to inform smokers that they
Alivia has been home for the words, deeds and prayers and Shirley Lucas. tes.org) at 1-800-DIABETES smell. We said it’s better to
sights on
(1-800-342-2383) and ask for tell them you have a tough
assistance. Talk to Jeremy’s time breathing around smok-
doctor about his depression. ers than to simply avoid them
District 1 He should look into his eligi- and not say why. That would
bility for disability programs. be not only dishonest, but hurt-
State Senate
This is the best thing for ful, especially if the smoker is
Jeremy -- and coincidentally, a close friend or relative.
Marlena Ballinger
Herald correspondent STOCKS
Quotes of local interest supplied by
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of how the players used the within us, ‘Well, I’m not sure
stabbing death money they received.
“The time this occurred
if I should be doing this,’”
Tressel said. “And sometimes Half the Joy of the Holidays
MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE with these young men was a it gets overrided by what you
(AP) — A reward of up to very tough time in our soci- think your necessity is. ... I
$30,000 is being offered for
information that leads to the
conviction in the killing of a
ety. It’s one of the toughest
economic environments in
would have to think that there
was no way that they just is Hearing them
our history,” he said. “The thought that (selling items)
bartender found stabbed to decisions that they made they would be common practice.”
death near the northeast Ohio made to help their families.” After the bowl game, all
bar where she worked. Smith was asked how get- five may have to make deci-
Mentor-on-the-Lake Police ting money for their families sions about whether they’ll
Chief Joe Doran said Thursday
jibed with getting free or cut- come back for a shortened
that the reward is being
offered through a joint effort
rate tattoos. senior season or enter the RIC Hearing Aid
995
of the sate Bureau of Criminal
“The discount on tattoos NFL draft. Tressel acknowl-
Investigation and Identification, is not as big as the other piec- edges their decisions could • 100% Digital $
the FBI and Cuyahoga County es,” he said. “I’m not trying be influenced by the NFL’s
Crime Stoppers. to make those two the same. uncertain labor situation. • 100% Affordable
Police have said Ann But the cash was relative to “I’m not sure this would
McSween of Mentor was the last family needs.” be the most advantageous
one to leave Mario’s Lakeway The Associated Press left time to have a job interview
Lounge at about 3 a.m. on the
Friday after Thanksgiving, her
49th birthday. The bar owner
several phone messages at
what is believed to be the tat-
too parlor in question. Smith,
(with the NFL),” he said.
The NCAA did not sus-
pend the players for Jan.
DELPHOS
called police about five hours coach Jim Tressel and the 4 Sugar Bowl against the
later when he and an employee NCAA did not provide its eighth-ranked Razorbacks
at a nearby boat yard found her name because it is part of because they “did not receive
body in a wooded area. an ongoing federal investiga- adequate rules education dur- 248 N.Main St. Delphos • 419-692-7600 • www.findlayhearing.com
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POLITICS “To perceive Christmas through its wrapping becomes more difficult with every year.”
— E.B. White, American author and journalist (1899-1985)
Winter
Tandhis a restful
That
by HELEN
KAVERMAN
season
WRAPPED IN
WINTER
By Garnett
Ann Schultz
COMMUNITY
LANDMARK First Family
At the movies . . .
‘Dewdrop’ axed
after Truman’s
Van Wert Cinemas The Fighter (R) 1:05/4:25/7:10/10:00
10709 Lincoln Hwy. Van Wert How Do You Know? (PG-13) 12:45/4:10/
Gulliver’sTravels(PG)Sat.:3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00; 6:55/9:55
Sun.-Thurs.: 1:00/3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00 Tron Legacy 3D (PG-13) 1:00/4:00/7:20/10:10
reelection
Yogi Bear (PG) Fri.: 1:00/3:00; (Sat.) Yogi Bear (PG) (Sun. 11:40)/1:55
Sat.: 3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00; Sun.-Thurs.: Yogi Bear 3D (PG) 12:30/2:45/5:00/7:30/9:40
1:00/3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00 Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn
Little Fockers (PG-13) Fri.: 1:00/3:00; Treader (PG) 3D 2:10/10:15
Sat.: 3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00; Sun.-Thurs.: Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn
Here are some interest- vessel. Little Eleanor had to 1:00/3:00/5:00/7:00/9:00 Treader (PG) 4:55/7:35
ing facts about our First be dropped overboard to a Tron: Legacy (PG) Fri.: 1:00/3:30; Sat.: The Tourist (PG-13) 12:50/4:05/7:05/9:35
Families: lifeboat. Her father was there 3:00/6:15/8:45; Sun.-Thurs.: 1:00/3:30/6:15/8:45 Black Swan (R) (Sun.
to catch her. Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn 11:45)/2:20/5:05/7:45/10:25
Treader (PG) Fri.: 1:00/3:30 Tangled (PG) (Sun. 11:35)/2:00/4:20
Clymer Hall • When a president takes True Grit (PG-13) Fri.: 1:00/3:30; Sat.: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Marsh Foundation time off, it is often called a • In the election of 1948, all 3:00/6:00/8:30; Sun.-Thurs.: 1:00/3:15/6:00/8:30 (PG-13) 6:45/9:50
“working vacation.” Here the the polls had the Republican Eastgate Dollar Movies
average number of days these candidate Thomas Dewey
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presidents took off: way ahead of Democrat Harry 2830 W. Elm St., Lima Saturday and Sunday
Jimmy Carter — 19 Truman. Thinking Saturday and Sunday Unstoppable (PG-13) (Sun. 1:00)/3:00/5:00/
EVENTS days a year
Ronald Reagan —
his election would be
a landslide, the Air
Gulliver’s Travels (2010) (PG) 12:40/3:00/5:10/
7:15/9:20
7:00/9:00
Red (PG-13) 4:00/9:00
41 days a year Force designed a new Little Fockers (PG-13) (Sun. 11:50)/2:15/4:35/5:20 Life As We Know It (PG-13) (Sun. 1:10)/4:00/
TODAY /7:00/7:50/9:30/10:20 6:45/9:10
MERRY CHRISTMAS George Bush Sr. — airplane exclusive-
135 days ly for Dewey which True Grit (PG-13) (Sun. 11:30)/2:05/4:50/ Secretariat (PG) (Sun. 1:00)/3:30/7:00/9:25
EVE! 7:30/10:05 Despicable Me (PG) (Sun. 1:00)/6:50pm
Bill Clinton — 19 was nicknamed the
SATURDAY
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
days
George W. Bush —
“Dewdrop.” After
Truman was reelected
From the Thrift Shop
Thrift Shop enjoys holiday blessings
98 days Clarkson in the most stunning
SUNDAY presidential upset of all
1-4 p.m. — Putnam County • When the president time, he refused the plane and
Museum is open, 202 E. Main retires, he is given money made them get a new one for BY MARGIE donation, along with the ers of each of the departments
St. Kalida. to rent an office anywhere him. ROSTORFER Dienstberger Foundation dona- within, Thrift Shop Manager
1:30 p.m. — Amvets Post he wants and a budget of $ tion and some wonderful, very Becky Jones would like to say
698 Auxiliary meets at the 96,000 a year to pay for sala- • If there is ever a national The ground has been white generous monetary donations a huge thank you to them for
Amvets post in Middle Point. ries of staff. He will receive emergency, the president and for quite some time now and, from several local, compas- their countless hours of hard
The Delphos Canal Secret Service protection for his family are led to a forti- much to my liking, it looks to sionate citizens, couldn’t have work. She said, “they all give
Commission Annex Museum, 10 years fied bunker under the White stay that way for Christmas. come at a better time — a time so unselfishly of their time to
241 N. Main St., will be House. There are also emer- Seems kind of like winters when there is such great need help others in need,” and she is
open. • In the 1950s, Ronald gency bunkers under the old years ago when the snow came here in Delphos. All of your “just so appreciative of every-
4 p.m. — Amvets Post 698 in November and left us in late “gifts” are so truly appreciated, thing they do — Delphos is
Reagan took a job as a come- Executive Office Building March, and we played out in it as we continue to help strug- blessed with kind-hearted, car-
regular meeting at the Amvets dian and master of ceremonies which is accessible by a
post in Middle Point. for hours every day—after all gling families in their time of ing people.”
at a dinner show in Los Vegas White House tunnel. the farm chores and homework need, due to lack of work, dis- She also is so appreciative
7:30 p.m. — Sons of called “The Continentals.”
Amvets Post 698 meet at were done! Right now though, ability or misfortune of some of the donations that continue
He remembered that when • Ronald Reagan’s the cookies have all been baked kind. Please accept our sincere to come in through the dona-
Amvets Post in Middle Point. he made a good joke, some first memoir was entitled and delivered and almost all the “thanks” to all of you kind- tion window, mailed in dona-
people in the audience would “Where’s the Rest of Me” presents have been wrapped hearted people! tions, and various other forms
MONDAY then wave their forks in the but he did not actually write
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Ottoville and are under the tree. The It was decided that wedding of help. “The Thrift Shop
air between bites. it himself. He told stories of songs have been practiced, gowns and mother-of-the bride couldn’t do what it does with-
Branch Library is open.
11:30 a.m. — Mealsite his acting career to Richard and the play rehearsed for the and groom’s mother’s dresses out everyone working togeth-
at Delphos Senior Citizen • When Jimmy Carter Hubler, who was a writer in Christmas Eve celebration, will be put on display starting er!” She said she feels “so
Center, 301 Suthoff Street. ran for president, some crit- Hollywood and helped many which my daughter says will the middle of January, instead blessed to know and work with
ics were worried about him other famous people publish be most beautiful. I believe I’ll of waiting until June, as most all of them!”
7 p.m. — Ottoville village go extra early — not so much brides and mother’s select their Becky Strayer, social ser-
council meets at the municipal being a born-again Christian their life stories.
and using religion to make as to get a seat, but to sit qui- dresses months in advance of vices director for the Shop,
building. etly and reflect about His birth, the big event. Be sure to stop re-iterated those comments
Marion Township Trustees decisions in the White House. • When deliveries arrive
Soon after, he attended a at the White House, Secret His love, and His generosity. in and check out all the beauti- and added, “that if anyone was
meet at the township house. He gave us many gifts, but ful dresses at such great prices! missed with a “thank-you,” it
7:30 p.m. — Delphos fundraiser at the home of Service K-9 teams check
actor Warren Beatty, known the boxes and packages for He truly is the most precious Also being put out on display was certainly very unintention-
Eagles Aerie 471 meets at the gift — the true reason for the in January will be the huge al, as every form of help is just
Eagles Lodge. for his wild parties. Carter bombs, firearms and drugs.
season. Valentine’s day selection, so so very much appreciated.”
commented after that this The specially trained dogs are Speaking of gifts, the keep that in mind for all your The directors, staff and
TUESDAY should wipe out any concerns all Belgian Malinois, which is Thrift Shop was recently Valentine’s day decorating, volunteers would like to wish
11:30 a.m. — Mealsite with his image a breed known for being very overwhelmed with food dona- gifting needs, and clothing for everyone a blessed, safe and
at Delphos Senior Citizen intelligent and hard working. tions from the Junior high and that special day. joyous Christmas and extend
Center, 301 Suthoff Street. • When Eleanor Roosevelt The dogs live with the agents senior high school students From the ladies who call for all their best wishes for a
6 p.m. — Weight Watchers was a small girl, she took a they are assigned with. at Jefferson. The amount of the volunteers, to the cashiers Happy New Year, as well.
meets at Trinity United boat trip with her parents. Contact syndicated colum- food collected in a “battle of and baggers, to all the sorters Until the next time, that’s
Methodist Church, 211 E. It was a very foggy day and nist Scott Clarkson at clark- the grades food drive” was of the donated items, to the fix- this month’s report—Have a
Third St. the ship crashed into another sonforpresident@yahoo.com simply mind-boggling! Their ers of the toys, to the manag- blessed Christmas!
7 p.m. — Delphos Area
Simply Quilters meets at the DEC. 25
The
Delphos Area Chamber of Travis Schimmoeller
Commerce, 306 N. Main St. Norbert Lindeman
Delphos City Council Becky Briggs
meets at the municipal build- Shane Wagoner
ing, 608 N. Canal St. Nathan Mosier
Gift for
7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics DEC. 26
Anonymous, First Presbyterian Kevin Moore
Church, 310 W. Second St. Eugene (Marty) Lause
8:30 p.m. — Elida vil- Kevin Wietzel
lage council meets at the town DEC. 27
Everyone
hall. Kathleen Siefker
Tony Baldauf
WEDNESDAY Matt Osting
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No surprises as Steelers
Metzger; Continental, none.
25-13 going into intermis- as their offense began click- lead into the final eight min-
Totals 17-11-50.
FORT JENNINGS (31)
sion with the momentum on ing on all cylinders. They utes of the contest and were Tyler Good 0-0-0, Austin Norbeck
the visitors’ side. FJ looked really worked their inside-out very calm and relaxed on the 1-0-2, Tyler Wiedeman 0-0-0, Nolan
LOCAL ROUNDUP
need any tension, drama or set up Rashard Mendenhall’s
surprises after a short week 1-yard touchdown run as
of preparation. The Carolina the Steelers opened a 20-0
Panthers certainly couldn’t halftime lead. Roethlisberger Bearcat wrestlers drop 2 period to knock off the pre- fouls to 21 for the visitors; Clevenger 5-0-11, Dakota Mathias
provide any. ended 22-of-32 for 320 yards The Spencerville wrestling viously-unbeaten Spartans were outscored 32-12 in the 1-2-5, Ebin Stratton 1-1-3, Aric
Ben Roethlisberger showed and no interceptions. team lost a pair of matches 60-57. paint; and outscored from the
Thompson 0-2-2, Mackenzie
Hampshire 1-0-2, Mike McDonald
off Pittsburgh’s deep passing It didn’t seem that close and to Western Buckeye League The victorious Bulldogs bench 6-5. 0-0-0. Totals 20-9-60.
game and the Steelers inched it wasn’t, not with the Steelers foes. (5-1) were paced by the 20 Lima Senior connected Score by Quarters:
closer to a division title and outgaining the Panthers (2-13) They barely lost 36-34 to points, 11 boards, four blocks on 21-58 (5-of-16 triples) for Lima Sr. 14 20 13 10 - 57
a first-round playoff bye, by a more than 3-to-1 margin Ottawa-Glandorf but were and three assists of Reggie 36.2 percent and 10-of-18 on
Elida 18 5 18 19 - 60
Three-point goals: Lima Senior,
beating the Panthers 27-3 on while controlling the line of routed 56=24 by St. Marys McAdams, 17 markers, eight the line (55.6%). Tyler White White 2, Hutchins, Jackson,
Thursday night. scrimmage, the clock and a Memorial. caroms and three assists of and Adrian Hutchins netted Allen; Elida, R. McAdams 5, A.
Pittsburgh (11-4), bounc- St. Marys edged O-G Alex McAdams, the 11 coun- 14 markers each and Kendall McAdams 4, Clevenger, Mathias.
ing back from Sunday’s 22-17 Jimmy Clausen-led Carolina JV score: 69-55 (Lima
offense. 37-36 on a tie-breaker. ters of Andrew Clevenger Jackson (7 boards) added 11. Senior).
loss to the Jets, will wrap up ----- and six assists from Dakota
the AFC North and the bye The Panthers couldn’t -----
throw and, for a change, Bulldogs knock Mathias. Elida canned 20-of- LIMA SENIOR (57) Jefferson 7th-grade
if it beats Cleveland on Jan.
2. The Browns (5-9) could couldn’t run while being out- off Spartans 47 shots (11-of-24 from Tyler White 6-0-14, Adrian
Hutchins 4-5-14, Kendall Jackson boys stay perfect
end the division race even gained 408-119. ELIDA — Elida’s boys 3-land) for 42.6 percent and 5-0-11, Devon Allen 1-4-7, The Jefferson seventh-
earlier than that if they upset “It’s good to be in the club- basketball team was behind 9-of-16 singles (56.3%). They Da’shon Bates 2-1-5, Deiondray grade boys basketball team
the Ravens (10-4) at home on house before everyone else unbeaten Lima Senior 47-41 outboarded the Spartans (4-1) Martin 2-0-4, Ryan Downton
1-0-2, Reginald Perkins 0-0- defeated the Crestview
Sunday. this weekend with a necessary to commence the fourth peri- 39-32 (13-15 offensive); had 0, Zachary Rumbaugh 0-0-0, Knights 42-32.
“There’s some hardware win,” Tomlin said. od Thursday night. 16 assists to 10; committed Shanndale Walton 0-0-0. Totals With the win, the
out there for us, the AFC Not much of a season for The Bulldogs then near- 13 errors to seven for Lima; 21-10-57.
Wildcats improve to 2-0 in
North title, and that more the Panthers, who have lost ly doubled up the visiting had four blocked shots; three ELIDA (60)
Reggie McAdams 7-1-20,
than anything is what we’re See STEELERS, page 7 Spartans 19-10 in the fourth steals (11 for the guests); 15 Alex McAdams 5-3-17, Andrew See ROUNDUP, page 7
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Tomorrow’s Horoscope even more. I like Da Bears in offs with a wild-card spot.
Soldier Field. Colts: Peyton Manning is
ATLANTA: Falcons have playing very well as of late and
By Bernice Bede Osol
been doing it in the fundamen- he is doing it with essentially
Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010 good timing and a strict pace will be for, and could be applied to several this advice, especially in situations tal way: good defense, strong no one on the receiving squad
Several objectives that didn’t two major requirements for turning situations. that would involve you fiscally with running game, play-action that he had last year when
work out as you had hoped in the past your hopes into realties. However, CANCER (June 21-July 22) friends. passing. They already beat the they were resting their play-
will be refurbished once again in the start things off with a slow canter - Some days are just better than ARIES (March 21-April 19) Saints at the Superdome. The ers at this point in the season.
coming months and given another try. before breaking into a speedy gallop. others when it comes to our mental - In order to accomplish your aims,
Much to your surprise, this second SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. faculties. At this point in fate’s wheel, you could attempt to use tactics that Dirty Birds get the sweep. With a must-win game this
effort will easily accomplish your 22) - Keeping a low-key approach your mind is likely to be sharp, so companions find offensive, should GREEN BAY: How do you week, I look for Peyton to do
aims. to everything will help greatly in don’t hesitate to trust it in making an you run into a snag. Chances are lose a 21-point lead and give his thing and get the victory.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. accomplishing your aims. This will important decision. what you’re striving for won’t be up 28 points in the last seven Chiefs: With a loss last
19) - Conditions look extremely good be especially true if the room is filled LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Another worth it. minutes? And Tom Coughlin week, the Chiefs are still in
regarding joint endeavors. However, with a lot of noisy individuals. gift could be on its way, which isn’t TAURUS (April 20-May 20) lit into a rookie punter? How playoff contention and I think
it might be up to you to make the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. apt to come from one of your usual - Your intentions aren’t likely to be
plans and call the shots. Don’t 21) - This is an excellent day to givers. It might be someone’s way realized if you lack the courage of about lighting into your offense that they will get back on track
hesitate to take a dominant role when stimulate warmth and friendships of repaying you for a great favor that your convictions. Remember, you and defense for their choke this Sunday with a win over
called for. with those associates you rarely see. you did for him/her in the past. can’t expect others to have faith in job, Tom? Packers were actu- the struggling Titans. Without
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. Even if the list is lengthy, get around VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - you if you don’t first have some in ally impressive against Patriots Vince Young, this Titan squad
19) - Friends and family who have to everyone you can. There’s a strong possibility that you’ll yourself. last week with backup QB. I hasn’t proven themselves
consistently proven to be loyal will meet someone new at a gathering. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - like Packers’ defense against consistently all season.
once again be supportive of you when Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 This chance introduction could lead Those nonproductive doldrums you
needed. They’ll be behind you if you to both you and this person’s vistas have at times are likely to receive a reeling G-Men. Houston: Denver has been
have to make a power play. The next year is likely to be being collectively expanded. more attention from you than the INDIANAPOLIS: Could it struggling all season long and
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - one that is full of promise and new LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - responsibilities you are expected to be: the Raiders are in playoff I don’t think that Tebow is
Your greatest gratification is likely hope. Any bad times you might Your greatest happiness is likely to fulfill. Reverse that and do your duty. contention? Methinks Colts quite ready to be that dynamic
to come from protecting the interests have experienced will be put to rest come from simply being protective CANCER (June 21-July 22) and Peyton Manning will be a player in the NFL that he was
of those you love. You’ll know at a and be replaced with some exciting and doing things for your loved ones. - The ability to make your own lot more formidable than what in the college ranks. With a
moment’s notice those who need help, opportunities. Make the most of what Nothing pleases you more than to see decisions could be abrogated if you
and you’ll act before it’s requested. is about to come. them joyful and excited. allow some of your peers to do your the Broncos have become. loss last week, I think the
ARIES (March 21-April 19) - CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - thinking for you. Don’t give up the Even though this game is Texans will bounce back and
Accept all your family and friends 19) - Some heartwarming actions Early in the day you might simply right to steer your own path. before Raider Nation, I like defeat the struggling Broncos.
for what they are and don’t expect you take could have far-reaching, want to lie around and do nothing, LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Colts and a seemingly-health- Miami: I think this matchup
anything from them that they can’t beneficial effects for some time to but as time wears on, you could find Spend your energy on resolving ier defense. will be a very low-scoring affair
be. When you genuinely embrace come. It pays to share your feelings yourself seeking out those who know complications instead of trying to KANSAS CITY: Is Randy but I think the Dolphins pull out
them, they, in turn will embrace you. with those you love or those you how to have good time. find a fall guy on which to blame
Hug it out. want to know better. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. your lack of production. It’ll take Moss even alive anymore? On the victory at home this week
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) 21) - Conditions in general are less effort to do the job than it will to the other hand, Matt Cassell with all of the Lions’ problems.
Your plans can come off beautifully, - It doesn’t take undue aggression warm and cozy for you, but it looks make excuses. made a remarkable recovery, I just can’t see them going to
if you’re prepared to pay the price. If to get what you want, just a bit of like the area where you’re apt to VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) starting at QB for Chiefs 11 Miami and getting the victory.
you put forth the needed concerted warm, cozy interaction. Everyone, be the luckiest is in the gift-giving - Usually you’ll reconsider your
effort, the challenges will take care of both people you love and those department. It appears that more are thinking before taking a risk on
themselves. who are new to you, will respond to coming your way. losing your resources or wasting
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - kindness. your efforts on something that could
That marvelous disposition of yours PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 be iffy. However, today you might
will be very appealing to those with Something you may have received leap first and look later. NEW YEARS EVE
whom you share your day. You’ll as a gift is likely to spur your There is a strong likelihood that LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -
turn any aggravating problems into
something fun and buoy everybody’s
creativeness and get you to come up
with all kinds of interesting ideas.
you might be far more adventurous
in the coming months than you ever
Although you and your mate might
have a difference of opinion when
SCOTCH DOUBLES
spirits. Don’t limit your thinking. have been in the past. This is likely to it comes to domestic economics,
CANCER (June 21-July 22) - ARIES (March 21-April 19) -
Be open and receptive to new things
be due to some new friends you’ll be
making, and you’ll thrive on it.
fortunately this condition isn’t likely
to exist in other critical areas of you
BOWLING PARTY
Displaying the spirit of the day will
not only substantially benefit you, but that are introduced to you at this time, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) life. December 31 - 9pm
all others as well. Spread the good especially if they would help you - Don’t involve yourself in anything SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
cheer like lukewarm apple butter. achieve something that you always in which you can’t use your full - Should you have to contend with Make reservations now.. 48 couple limit
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - thought was beyond your reach. strength or muster the forces needed some kind of problem that isn’t
Although some well-conceived plans TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - to advance a personal interest. You’ll entirely of your making, take care Bowling, prize money
might not work out as you envisioned A chance remark by another could fail by being sorely inadequate. that you don’t start to feel sorry
them, your on-the-spot revisions will hold the answer to something that AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) for yourself. It would lessen your Party favors & Pizza buffet..
be so clever and thoughtful that they’ll has plagued you for quite some time. - A failure to use your full talents effectiveness to deal with it. All for only $30 couple
make things even more appealing. However, you might have to mull or vivid imagination would be SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) it over in your mind a bit before tantamount to quitting before you 21) - It won’t be worth taking a huge
- Lady Luck is inclined to favor accepting it. even got started. All you would do is risk if what you receive would only
you both socially and financially. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - endow the opposition with powers it be a nominal gain at best. Keep this 939 E. Fifth St, Delphos
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make sure you give it your all. of doing something. It could be - Shakespeare reminds us never to to you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Both exactly what you’ve been looking be a borrower or a lender. Follow Copyright 2010, United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
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Pastor Harry Tolhurst 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 7:00 p.m. Monday 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m.;
Celebration of the Sacraments Study.
Sermon: Eucharist – Lord’s Day Observance; Evening worship and Teens Alive Wednesday 8:30 a.m.; Thursday 8:30
(grades 7-12). Thursday - Choir Rehearsal
“Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30, 9:15, a.m. - Communion Service; Friday
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The 4th Sunday of Advent
Matrimony – Arrangements must be
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DELPHOS CHRISTIAN UNION 419-647-6202 Masses: Tuesday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.;
Meeting. Wednesday - Youth Prayer and First Friday of the month - 7 p.m.;
Pastor: Rev. Gary Fish Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation; Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
5 p.m. Mass, May 1 - Oct. 30. Sunday - Office Hours: Monday-Friday, Saturday - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday - 8:30
470 S. Franklin St., (419) 692-9940 8-noon, 1-4- p.m. Adult Prayer meeting - 7:00 p.m. a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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Sunday: Morning Services - 10:00 Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday
ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST a.m. Evening Services - 7:00 p.m. Sunday - 8:15 a.m. - Prayer time;
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DELPHOS WESLEYAN CHURCH
11720 Delphos Southworth Rd. Ph. 647-5100 - Rev. Mike Decker Rev. Larry Ayers, Pastor Correctional Fac., Service at Paulding
Delphos - Phone 419-695-1723 Sunday – 10:30 a.m. Worship & Service schedule: Sunday– 10 a.m. jail IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Pastor Wayne Prater Fellowship. Wednesday – 6-9 p.m. School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 6 Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. - Share, Care, CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 Bible Study. p.m. Sunday evening. Prayer Group in Fireside Room; Ottoville
a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10-noon - Banquet Table Food Rev. John Stites
Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service and FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Pantry; 6:30 p.m. Quilting Friends Mass schedule: Saturday - 4 p.m.;
SPENCERVILLE CHURCH Sunday - 10:30 a.m.
prayer meeting. 4750 East Road, Elida in Fellowship Hall; 7 p.m. B.R.E.A.L.
OF THE NAZARENE
Pastor - Brian McManus Women’s group in Room 108.
317 West North St. - 419-296-2561 ST. BARBARA CHURCH
Sunday – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Small
TRINITY UNITED Pastor Tom Shobe groups, Discipleship Series in sanc- 160 Main St., Cloverdale 45827
10:30 a.m. Worship, nursery avail-
METHODIST CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 able. tuary, Christian Life Club, Nursery, 419-488-2391
211 E. Third St., Delphos a.m. Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. Youth Preschool; 7 p.m. R.O.C.K. Youth; 8 Fr. John Stites
Rev. David Howell, Pastor Wednesday Service Prayer, Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Adult p.m. Worship Team rehearsal. Mass schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m.,
Week of December 26, 2010 Prayer and Bible Study; 8:00 p.m. - Thursday - 4-5:30 p.m. Banquet Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Sunday - 8:15 a.m. Worship Service; TRINITY UNITED Choir. Table Food Pantry.
9:30 a.m. Church School for all ages; METHODIST ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 11:30 a.m. 135 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings
Radio Worship on WDOH; Jr. & Sr. Hi
Corner of Fourth & Main, Spencerville
Phone 419-647-5321 Van WErt County FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Joe Przybysz
Phone: 419-286-2132
Hwy Clean-up; All-Saints Day Rev. Jan Johnson, Pastor 13887 Jennings Rd.,
SALEM UNITED Mass schedule: Saturday 5 p.m.;
Monday - OFFICE CLOSED; 9:00 Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Van Wert Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
a.m undecorating Church, 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship service. Friday - Church office closed Ph. 419-238-0333
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The Soldier’s
Night Before
Fox lived code with mettle
Christmas
BY MIKE FORD
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By Major Bruce W. Lovely
sherald.com “When you’re in ‘Nam, it’s
‘Twas the night before DELPHOS — “Duty. raining so hard, you’re looking
Christmas, he lived all alone,
In a one bedroom house
Honor. Country.” These
are the hallowed words
down but rain is still hitting you
made of plaster & stone. of General Douglas in the face. It’s coming down but
splashes so hard off the ground
I had come down the chim- MacArthur to the West
ney with presents to give Point Corps of Cadets
And to see just who in this
home did live. in 1962. This code of that it’s coming up, too. You have
brotherhood was lived
I looked all about a strange
sight I did see, out by many young men to change your socks three or
No tinsel, no presents, not
even a tree.
drafted into war in that
decade. One local man
four times a day. You’d take off
No stocking by the fire,
just boots filled with sand,
was already married and your boots, take off your socks
On the wall hung pictures
in his early 20s when he
received his draft notice. and ring them out, dry off your
of far distant lands.
With medals and badges, He even had a daugh- feet with your other socks and put
ter. Though Dennis Fox,
awards of all kind
A sober thought came 63, could have gone the wet ones in your rucksack. Dennis Fox volunteered to go to Vietnam. Seen here at
through my mind.
For this house was differ-
to Europe, he also had
the grit to volunteer to
They’d dry off — sometimes.” age 22, he operated artillery guns in the northern portion
of the country. He also dealt with Agent Orange amid his
ent, so dark and dreary, other war experiences.
I knew I had found the live out that code where
home of a soldier, once I could doing so was most called — Dennis Fox
see clearly. upon — Vietnam.
I heard stories about them, Fox moved to Florida the more he wanted to assess the damage. I saw
I had to see more when he was a young know about the heavy what we did. It’s still
So I walked down the hall boy. At age 17, he joined
and pushed open the door. artillery weapon. He with me every day,” he
the National Guard and ended up running one said.
And there he lay sleeping
silent alone, got out after less than a atop Hill 127 — “Hawk Like many Vietnam
Curled up on the floor in year. A few years passed, Hill.” veterans, Fox has
his one bedroom home. during which he tied the “We were about half Post Traumatic Stress
His face so gentle, his room knot before being drafted way between Denang Disorder. He was also
in such disorder, in ‘69. He went to basic and Chu Lai. We were exposed to Agent Orange,
Not how I pictured a United training at Fort Benning,
States soldier. stationary with a firing a liquid herbicide sprayed
Was this the hero of whom
Ga., then received addi- range of 12 miles. The over Vietnam’s vast rice
I’d just read? tional training at Fort shells were just under patties. He did that job
Curled up in his poncho, a Sill, Okla. However, he five inches in diame- on his “days off.”
floor for his bed? didn’t like what hap- ter and 20 inches long. “When we got a day
His head was clean shaven, pened next. Hawk Hill was my pri- off, you could go to Chu
his weathered face tan, “When I graduated
I soon understood this was mary base but I was in Lai or do about anything
AIT, I got orders for Cambodia and Laos. We you wanted to do but I
more than a man.
For I realized the families Germany. I said to the weren’t supposed to be was in a state of mind
that I saw that night sarge ‘isn’t winter set- there but we were. At that I was there to do a
Owed their lives to these ting in over there?’ He Hawk Hill, we had job, so I spent my off
men who were willing to said ‘yeah.’ I said ‘don’t three guns. To our south days with demolitions or
fight. they measure snow in was the First and Second out spraying rice. I never Fox today at age 63.
Soon ‘round the world, the feet, not inches?’ He
children would play, Infantry Divisions; to had an actual day off; I over there,” he said. socks three or four times
said ‘yeah.’ I said ‘I’m our north-northeast was never had R&R — noth- a day. You’d take off
And grownups would cel- Forty years later, Fox
ebrate on a bright Christmas a Florida boy; me and our motor pool area; we ing. I was there 14 1/2 your boots, take off your
says he’s affected by
day. snow don’t get along. had Vietnamese come in months and never took a socks and ring them out,
Vietnam’s monsoon sea-
They all enjoyed freedom So, you just send me to every day and work for day off,” he said. dry off your feet with
son in a way that makes
each month of the year, Vietnam.’ He said ‘we $1 a day doing whatever Many who served in your other socks and
Because of soldiers like him edgy in one way
can’t do that. You’re the you needed done. To our any war, including those put the wet ones in your
this one lying here. or another. He said the
last male in the Fox fam- northwest was Landing doing so now, had a bond rucksack. They’d dry off
I couldn’t help wonder how rain was so hard, it’s
ily and sole-surviving Zone Baldy,” he said. with and duty to their — sometimes,” he said.
many lay alone completely different
On a cold Christmas Eve in son.’ I said ‘bullshit.’ I “We ate supper at brothers in arms. Many Fox said he remem-
from any downpour over
a land far from home. told him I wanted to see night and then they’d who came home apart bers Vietnam as a beau-
North America.
Just the very thought the chaplain. They gave open the enlisted men’s from their units felt as tiful country.
“When you’re in
brought a tear to my eye, me 24 hours to report club and we’d go over though they abandoned “You look down from
I dropped to my knees and ‘Nam, it’s raining so
for Germany, so I didn’t there for a couple three their brothers. That the chopper and see rice
started to cry. hard, you’re looking
have time to go up the beers. They’d call ‘con- sense of duty runs thick patties, workers out there
The soldier awakened and I down but rain is still hit-
chain. I bypassed all tact firing missions’ so in Fox’s veins. and water buffalo. It’s
heard a rough voice, ting you in the face. It’s
“Santa don’t cry, this life is these officers and went we’d all go running out “If my wife would very peaceful from the
coming down but splash-
my choice; right to the chaplain. I to our guns and fire all have divorced me when I air. When you’d get on
es so hard off the ground
I fight for freedom, I don’t told him about it and night, all day the next was in Vietnam, I would the ground, it was a dif-
that it’s coming up, too.
ask for more, he said ‘you’re the last day and all night again have stayed. I was in a ferent story,” he said.
my life is my God, my You have to change your
male in the Fox family up into the next morn- situation where I made a
country, my Corps.” and sole-surviving son.
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WPTA/ABC Transformers Local
WHIO/CBS Jesse Stone 48 Hours Mystery Local
WLIO/NBC Community 30 Rock Law-Order L.A. Law & Order: SVU Local Saturday Night Live
WOHL/FOX Holiday Local Fringe Wilde Local
ION Christmas Town The Christmas Clause Christmas Town
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BET Awards Soul Train Awd A Very BET Christmas Master Brothers
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DISN Hannah Phineas and Ferb Shake it Hannah Hannah Suite Deck Deck Phineas
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ESPN NBA Basketball NBA Basketball
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FAM Dr. Seuss' How-Grinch Dr. Seuss' Ernest-Xmas
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Tradition of Performance
Downtown Oberlin – Across from Lorain National Bank
775-RAWW
7 2 9 9
10% Discount
*Shown with optional attachments
ELECTRIC START 277CC1 CUB
CADET® OHV
4-CYCLE ENGINE
Come see us for • Posi-Steer™ zero-turn power steering
• 4-way joystick extended chute and pitch
The officers of the Kalida High School National Honor Society and representa-
tives of the Kalida Middle School Student Council present checks to Putnam County
TROY-BILT 2010 control
SNOW THROWER Thrift Store Manager Nancy Macke. Over the course of five school days, grades 6 –
899 Smartphones,
Sale
$4-CYCLE
179CC
Price Only
1 2 •• 26”
24”clearing
clearingwidth
widthand
and21”
21”intake
intakeheight
height 12 competed in a change drive to raise money for a charitable organization this holi-
day season. Proceeds, totaling $850, were donated to The Thrift Store to help Putnam
for Oberlin College Employees
ENGINE • Push button electric start
Accessories,
A Tradition of Performance
Sale Price Only • Serrated Steel Auger County residents in need. The seventh grade contributed the most amount of money
599 $ for the middle school and the juniors had top honors for the high school. These two
2
A Tradition of Performance
CUB CADET 2010 SNOW THROWER
• Push button electric start 4-CYCLE ENGINE Sale Price Only
• 26” clearing width and 21” intake height
$
899
CUB CADET 2010 HEAVY-DUTY GARDEN
• Serrated Steel Auger TRACTOR Sale Price Only 2
$
599 Internet. • Posi-Steer™ zero-turn power steering
ELECTRIC START
2 277CC1 CUB
• 50” heavy-duty triplejoystick
• 4-way blade cutting deckchute and pitch
22 HP1 KOHLER
extended CADET
® ®
OHV
• Powerful direct-drive COMMAND® V-TWIN ENGINE
4-CYCLE ENGINE
control shaft Sale Price OnlySale Price Only • Heavy-duty cast-iron w/dual grease
• 26” clearing width and 21” intake height
$
3,799
$
899
2 2
fittings
with new 2-year activation & data package
rm 2410 526 SWE
Motorola
*Shown with optionalCitrus TM
attachments *Shown with optional attachments
526 SWE
PIZZA • SUBS • SALADS • WINGS • PIZZA • SUBS
2550 CUB CADET LARGE
2010 HEAVY-DUTY GARDEN TRACTOR
*Shown with optional attachments
PIZZA
®
V-TWIN ENGINE • Powerful direct-drive shaft
TROY-BILT 2010 SNOW THROWER
• Heavy-duty®cast-iron w/dual grease • Posi-Steer™ zero-turn power steering
Sale Price Only
OF 2 ELECTRIC START 277CC 1
CUB 179CC 1
• 24” clearing width and 21” intake height
3,799 $ 179CC CADET • OHV
24” clearing width and 21” intake
Any Better
• 4-way joystick extended
height 4-CYCLEchuteENGINE
and pitch
1
SNOWBLOWERS fittings
4-CYCLE ENGINE • Push button electric start
•
Than599
AVAILABLE. 2
• 26” clearing width$and 21” intake height
Serrated Steel Auger
$
599$
SUBS
15”
2103 NORTH MAIN STREET
•
pizza up to
*Shown with optional attachments
DELPHOS, OH Gift
SALADS
stage.
PIZZA
5
Storm 2410(419) 695-2000 Certificates
items
526 SWE *Shown with optional attachments
Intended
al Products For For Professional
Professional
2
Use Use
y engine manufacturer Actual retail prices*Shown
are set by with
dealeroptional attachments
and may vary.
Storm 2410
Taxes, freight, setup and
Available
*Shown with optional attachments
•
CUB SAVE
CADET 2010 HEAVY-DUTY GARDEN TRACTOR
10
harges may be additional and may vary. Models subject to limited availability.
$
Soup Supreme Monday Tuesday
WINGS
WINGS
UP22TO
HP1 KOHLER® • 50” heavy-duty triple blade cutting deck
COMMAND V-TWIN ENGINE
TROY-BILT 2010w/dual
• Powerful direct-drive shaftSNOW CUBTHROWER
CADET 2010 HEAVY-DUTY SOUPS Special
GARDEN TRACTOR Special
®
2103 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 334 $200
Sale Price Only • Heavy-duty cast-iron grease Just heat and serve ¢
50 Large
3,799
$ ALL 2
DELPHOS, OH ON 179CC
fittings
1
• 24” clearing width 22
andHP
21”1 KOHLER
intake height
®
• 50”•• Vegetable
• Chicken Noodle
heavy-duty
Dumplingstriple blade cutting deck
Beef
Taco
•
Large Chef
fittings Salad
Spicy • Plain
Boneless wings
$4.75
Taco Salad
•
also available
$4. 75
*Shown with optional attachments Chocolate covered peanut brittle, available
2103 N. MAIN ST.
•
DELPHOS, OHIO Vanilla, maple, carmel clusters Chef Salad available Everyday at regular price day at regular price regular price
SUBS
Ph. 419-695-2000
www.hgviolet.com
•
419-692-2202
H.G. *Shown
VIOLETwith optional attachments
EQUIPMENT Monday*Shown with optional attachments
thru Friday
PIZZA