The Delphos Herald

Lear entertains at Boatman’s Breakway dinner

No Author — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:00:37 +0000

Delphos City Schools taking Hall Of Honor nominations

No Author — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:41 +0000

Nominations for the first Hall of Honor induction are currently being sought in an effort to recognize outstanding graduates, or former employees of the district, as well as any others whose achievements have reflected positively upon the Delphos City School District in some significant way.
Potential candidates may be someone who has earned recognition in the community, or may have received high honors, or have had distinguished careers away from the Delphos City School District. Length, quality of service to their particular field, contributions to the school district, the community they live in and to society in general are all criteria for nominations for this honor.
The first induction into the Delphos City School District Hall of Honor program will take place in conjunction with the annual Delphos Jefferson Alumni Dinner at 6 p.m. June 12 at the Delphos Eagles Hall. Anyone wishing to place a dinner reservation for the banquet and the induction ceremony should contact Lisa Harlan at 419-230-6874.
Nominations for Hall of Honor inductees may be submitted via e-mail to brostorfer@DL.NOACSC.org, online at dl.noacsc.org, or by stopping in or calling the Administration Building, 234 N. Jefferson St., Delphos 45833 to get a nomination form. All nominations must be received by April 30 to receive consideration for this year’s prestigious honor.

Celina gets revenge on Elida

Jim Metcalfe — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:38 +0000

ADA — Elida and Celina played during the boys basketball regular season, with the orange-clad Elida Bulldogs nipping the green-clad Bulldogs just three weeks ago.
It was fitting that this rematch — in the Ohio Northern University Division II District final Saturday night on the Joe and Margaret Campoli Court of the King Horn Center — would also go down to the wire.
This time, the GreenDogs got a layup from Greg Riemesch with 3.0 seconds left to nip the ’Dawgs 54-53 to advance to the regionals at Bowling Green State University.
Elida (13-10) led 47-46 heading into the ultimate quarter and whereas the first three quarters were more up-tempo and offensively rewarding, the fourth was a rougher road to hoe for both rivals. Riemesch scored first and that started six lead changes the rest of the way — with one tie — with neither team getting more than a 1-point lead. When Elida senior Todd Kraft hit a running jumper in the paint with 38 ticks left, that put them up 53-52. Celina (15-8) missed a shot by Nate Bihn and had a turnover on the rebound by John Homan with Elida getting control. Celina had to foul to try and get the ball back and on a mid-court inbound play, Kahl Knapke forced a jump ball, possession to Celina with nine seconds left.
Homan (14 points) got the ball in the middle for a drive to the basket; he was cut off but found Riemesch all alone for a dump-down pass under the basket for the game-winner. After it was determined Elida called time with 2.0 seconds on the clock, they quickly worked the ball to senior Matt Thompson, whose 28-footer between the circles hit off the front rim.
“We knew what they were going to run; we talked about it during the timeout but made a defensive mistake on the execution,” Elida head man Denny Thompson relayed. “They had hurt us for most of the game on dribble-penetration, especially the first half, but we had done a better job of denying it the second half. We’re used to playing teams twice: during the season and in tournament, so that was no big deal. You just saw a great high school basketball game, what it’s all about. There’s a lot at stake whenever we play.”
Celina coach Chris Bihn was ecstatic about his team’s play.
“We just have confidence running that play. We want John to penetrate until they stop him and then use his options,” he noted. “It has been since 1973 — I believe — that we have made it to regional. The fans have really latched onto these kids and supported them; they’ve been hungry for a long time.”
Both teams’ defensive game plans were clear: Celina wanted to make Elida sophomore Reggie McAdams (18 markers, 4 bombs) work for everything, as did Elida and Celina’s Darin Waterman (20 counters). McAdams had six points in the first period (2 treys) but didn’t receive as much help as Waterman (4) did, especially Scott Moeder (3 treys) and his two triples. Riemesch hit a free throw with 54 ticks on the clock to put the Green and White up 16-12.
Waterman continued his nice pace in period 2, scoring six more, while McAdams was shut out. Still, Elida didn’t let it get out of hand thanks to senior Desmond Ragin (14 markers, 7 boards) and his four baskets in the period. Celina had the better of the last six minutes, outscoring Elida 14-8 and grabbing a 32-26 advantage on two free throws by Waterman with 4.1 ticks on the clock.
McAdams came back with a vengeance in the third period, knocking down 10 markers (2 triples). He got help from senior Michael Knotts (10 counters), who dropped in three baskets. Waterman countered with eight for Celina but Knotts hit a 15-footer with 13 ticks on the clock for a 47-46 Elida edge.
Elida canned 9-of-12 from the field in the third (21-of-42 overall, 5-of-17 downtown, for 50 percent).
“We wanted to make Homan make shots and he hits 6-of-6. You also saw how Reggie gets guarded every game, so we needed others to help pick up the slack,” Thompson added. “Desmond stepped up when we needed him. I like how we responded in the third period; we came out with a little more emotion because we were down a little bit at the half. The first game was hard-fought to the wire; we got it done on the last play the first time but not tonight.”
Celina shot an even better 19-of-35 (5-of-11 3-balls) for 54.3 percent and 11-of-16 at the foul line (68.8%). They grabbed 21 boards (6 offensive) and amassed 11 turnovers and 15 fouls.
“We guarded McAdams a little differently; we played him straight up and didn’t give a lot of help on him, like most teams do. John and the others we rotated on him did a good job,” Bihn added.
Elida finished 6-of-7 at the stripe (85.7%) and secured 20 caroms (7 offensive) and compiled a mere seven errors and 16 fouls.

Mike and Jessica Grime

No Author — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:33 +0000

A boy was born March 14 to Mike and Jessica Grime of Kalida.

Shane and Christina Wagoner

No Author — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:33 +0000

A boy was born March 12 to Shane and Christina Wagoner of Fort Jennings.

Scholars of the Day

No Author — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:32 +0000

St. John’s Scholar of the Day is Kristie Grothouse.
Jefferson’s Scholar of the Day is Kelsey Brenneman.

Student council guest at Jennings CL of C meeting

No Author — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:29 +0000

The monthly meeting of the Fort Jennings Catholic Ladies of Columbia was called to order by President Shelley Hoeresten. There where 32 members present.
Minutes read and excepted.
Treasurer’s report read and bills paid.
Special guest was Fort Jennings Student Council and their advisor Jeff Jospille. They came to speak about Student Council Conference for 2011. They are asking for a donation or any other way anyone can help out.
Chair Lady Judy Kleman sent a sympathy card to Pat Geckle and a congratulations card to Mary Lou Kreitemeyer for winning the Jefferson award.
Elaine Wehri made a suggestion everyone make sure insurance policies are updated. For questions, call her.
Mary Klausing won the “Glad you are here prize.”
Judy Kleman won a candy dish and a CLC tote bag, for CLC’s 113th anniversary by guessing how much candy was in the dish.
Perfect attendance award will be given at the end of the year. The prize will be a surprise.
Matching funds were voted on and it was agreed to give four life insurance polices for the amount of $1,000. And the other half will go to a family that their son is recovering from an acident.
Charitable donations were tabled until the April meeting. Club members had a couple of different ideas and we will discuss these ideas at the April meeting.
Members are asked to give e-mail addresses or cell phone numbers to President Shelley.
A membership drive will be held and members will get $5 for any social member and if they become a policy holder member, they will get another $5. Letters will be sent to people to personally invite them to join, but anyone is welcome weather they get a letter or not. Members who know of potential candidates should contact Shelley.
Collection for Right to Life will be April 10 and 11. Kathy Lurseman is in charge of this, if you would like to see if we need more help to collect after church time please call her.
Confirmation students still need community service hours, if you need anything around your house done. Please contact Amy Eickholt.
Fraternalism of the Year nominations will be taken at the April meeting.
The club may change the September and the October meeting time. It is soccer season and some younger members will have children playing. And they play soccer 4 nights a week. Maybe changing meeting time to 8 p.m. and will be done by 9 p.m.
Hope is the CLC word for the year.
Members present were Elaine, Judy, Lisa M., Jenn, Doris H., Iona H., Kathy F., Thelma, Chris Steffan, Margaret S., Florence, Amy R., Eda, Carol M., Cheryl, Amy E., Christy G., Dee S., Steff N., Mary Lour K., Rose, Nancy, Kathy L., Shelley, Mandi, Kathy M., Kim M., Bea, Rosy W., Mary Sargent, Mary Klausing, Julie F.

Bill J. Rigdon

No Author — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:23 +0000

April 12, 1937
March 13, 2010

Bill J. Rigdon, 72, of Delphos, died Saturday at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born April 12, 1937, in Delphos to William and Eva (Duncan) Rigdon, who preceded him in death.
On May 11, 1957, he married Clara “Sis” (Gay) Rigdon, who died on Jan. 17, 1990.
Survivors include sons Tim (Dawn) Rigdon of Spencerville and Mike Rigdon, Jeff (Debbie) Rigdon and Mark (Sharon) Rigdon of Lima; daughter Theresa Downward of Elida; sister Rozzela Closson of Kalida; adopted son Josh Rigdon; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bob and Eugene Rigdon; sisters Betty Closson and Delphine Tinsch; and daughter Loriann Rigdon.
Mr. Rigdon was a United States Army Reserves veteran who worked for Sheller Globe, Superior Coach and retired from Acubuilt as an electrician. He enjoyed playing gospel music at local churches and nursing homes with his guitar and on piano, keyboard and bass.
Funeral services begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, with Chuck Muter officiating. Burial will follow in West Union Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

Worley/Anthony

No Author — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Stephen and Margaret Anthony of Ohio City announce the engagement of their son, Michael Anthony, to Alisha Worley, daughter of Ralph Worley and Anita Blanton of Gratis.
The couple will exchange vows on July 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dayton.
Michael is a graduate of Bluffton University and is in his fourth year of podiatry school at The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. He will graduate in May 2011.
His fiancèe is a graduate of Morehead University in Kentucky, with a bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences. She is a multi-registered ultrasound technician in Dayton.

Pet Corner

No Author — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:00:18 +0000

The Humane Society of Allen County has many pets waiting for adoption. Each comes with a spay or neuter, first shots and a heartworm test.
The Humane Society is located at 3606 Elida Road, Lima, and can be contacted at 419-991-1775.

The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League in Van Wert.
Cats
2-4-year-old white female tiger
2-year-old neutered, declawed male
1-year-old gold long-haired female

Kittens
8-month-old male gray tiger
3-month-old male and female
6-month-old orange female
6-month-old gray and white female
4-month-old black tiger, female house cats

Dogs
1-year-old female Shepherd
4-year-old Shitzu/Pom female with shots
5-year-old black Lab female with shots
Macie - 10-year-old female black Lab
Fuzzy - 2-year-old black Lab
Snoopy - 1-year-old whilte/black/brown male Beagle with shots

Puppies
12-week-old Lab/Chow female

For more information on these pets or if you are in need of finding a home for your pet, contact The Animal Protective League from 9-5 weekdays at 419-749-2976. If you are looking for a pet not listed, call to be put on a waiting list in case something becomes available. Donations or correspondence can be sent to PO Box 321, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.