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January 4 - 10, 2012

Have you ever went to the cir-cus and watched as a tiny car drove into the ring? Suddenly the door would open and out would pop not one, but several clowns. I always wandered how all those clowns managed to squeeze into such a little car.

This was the picture that came to mind last Friday as I pulled up to the Putnam County Library. I was about to attempt to load, not one, but eight Christmas trees into my car. Suddenly the vision of those numerous clowns squeezing into a tiny car came to mind.

I wandered if I could squeeze two 6-foot trees, five 4-foot trees and one 2-foot tree into my car along with numerous assorted ornaments and still be able to have room for me, the driver. I knew carrying any passenger would be out of the question.

I started with the six foot trees. Fortunately, they came apart limb by limb and squeezed down to fit into the trunk along with the numerous ornaments, bows and lights that were on the trees.

Since time was an issue for me I had decided to haul the 4-foot and 2-foot trees home, fully intact and take the decora-tions off at home.

I had one hour to take down all 8 trees. Fortunately volun-teers were present at the library to assist.

I took one tree apart into two-pieces stuck it in a bag and put in the front seat floor. Another tree stayed intact, standing upright on the front seat, belted in much like any other passenger.

The 2-foot tree fit easily on the back seat floor. Another sat on the other side. Of course this left the entire back seat. Two 4-foot trees laid crossways fit there.

I stood back and looked at my car. Tree branches filled every window, but I still had room to crawl into the driver’s seat and make my way to work before then hauling the trees home.

So if you saw a blue Focus driving around town looking a bit strange with a few white and green Christmas tree branches poking out of each door and window, don’t be dismayed.

Just know that if the clowns ever come to town I will be ready to assist as they try to figure out to stuff several into one car.

Stuffing my car with trees

Ottawa womanas busy as a quilting bee

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• 2012 Putnam County Agronomy Night on Jan. 26

• Putnam Acres hosting pie bake-off

• United Way annual meeting is Jan. 17

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Seven Putnam County mayors were sworn in last Wednesday evening during a cer-emony at the Putnam County Court House. Putnam County Common Pleas Judge Randy Basinger presided at the ceremony, swear-ing in each mayor separately.

“Being the mayor is becoming more and more of a challenge,” Basinger told the mayors. “We know that you are more likely to get a call complaining about the plow-ing of your streets than saying you have done a good job.” He also spoke about the increased pressure on mayors to deal with financial challenges as state funding is reduced.

Most of the mayors were returning to office, with the exception of Cloverdale Mayor Judd Spencer, who was taking the role for the first time. Each mayor present had different challenges they will face dur-ing the 2012 year and spoke about them.

Below are some of the challenges the may-ors said they will face in this new year.

CloverdaleMayor Judd SpencerFirst term“We’re under state mandates to put in a

new separated sewer system,. Our village is considering going regional with this plan and are working with Dupont. First we will have to do a study to see if a regional plan will work. Then we will have to find out how we can fund this type of project.

We are also continuing to improve our park with volunteers and grant money. In 2011 we put in new playground equipment. Now we will consider more work at the park. We also have to look into updating our sidewalks and street lighting.

Columbus GroveKen WrightSecond termIf you’ve been through our village you

can see our biggest challenge. We are in the middle of separating our sewer system. Part of the streets are torn up right now. We plan to have the first phase done by mid-2012. The village is receiving very little funding assistance for this project. We are using a 0-percent interest loan for financing now. When the entire separation is done it will cost $12 million dollars. We hope to get some funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission.

DupontMayor Robert HeidenescherTenth TermOne of the first challenges we have in 2012

is balancing the budget. Because the state is reducing our local government funding we will have to cut back on some things such as some service. I don’t want to but we will have to in order to keep our budget bal-anced.

We’re also under findings and orders from the EPA to do put in a sewer system. We are woking with Cloverdale and con-sidering other communities in having a regional plan.

LeipsicMayor Kevin BentonThird TermWe are in good shape compared to where

we were last year. We’re still under a fis-cal emergency, but have met much of the criteria to come out of it. We did some belt tightening during the last year but were able to retain services. Some of the things we’ll have to consider in 2012 is getting some streets repaired. Overall though I feel Leipsic is ahead of the curve. We have faced some of the issues such as sewer separation that other communities are just now having to face.

Miller CityJames ErfordSecond TermWe’re working toward a sanitary sewer

system. That is the big thing on our agenda for 2012. This will take time and planning

OttovilleRon MillerThird termKeeping our budget above water is always

important. We’ve done some major projects such as repaving a few streets with the help of grants during 2011. Now we need to give our budget time to build a little bit before doing something else major. One thing we are considering is buying more land for our industrial park. The land is available at a set price until 2015 and then it can increase.

Of course we also want to support our area businesses and industry. Retionsion and expansion is always important for our community.

PandoraJohn SchlumbohmSecond Full term (also half term before)In our community making the downtown

vital is important. We need to work to keep existing businesses and try to expand what is there. We are fortunate that our sewer project is complete. Now we have a small water project to work on in 2012.

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Taking the oath of office as mayor of their communities were (l-r) Dupont Mayor Bob Heidenescher, Ottoville Mayor Ron Miller, Clo-verdale Mayor Judd Spencer, Miller City Mayor James Erford, Pandora Mayor John Schlumbohm, Columbus Grove Mayor Ken Wright and Leipsic Mayor Kevin Benton.

Leipsic Mayor Kevin Benton is joined by family members as he takes the oath of office for his third term as mayor last Wednesday evening.

OTTAWA — Putnam Acres Care Center will host their annual pie bake-off on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Entries are sought in two categories including “best Putnam Acres Care Center will host their annual pie bake-off on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Entries are sought in two categories includ-ing “best cream pie” and “best

fruit pie.” There will be a Judge’s Choice and a People’s Choice Award in each category.

To enter please contact Putnam Acres/The Runway at Putnam Acres, 101790 Road 5-H, Ottawa by calling Anne Schroeder at 419-523-4092 or email [email protected]


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OTTAWA — Agnes Kleman said she has always enjoyed sewing.

“If I’m away from my sewing I can have fab-ric withdrawal,” she said with a smile.

More than 25 years ago she joined two sew-ing clubs. “It was just something I wanted to do,” she said. “I took a few classes, but mostly taught myself.

One of Kleman’s favorite sewing projects is quilts. She has no idea how many quilts she has made through the years.

“My husband Harry and I had five children,” she said. “I think they all have at least two or three of the quilts I have made.” She has also made quilts for all 7 of her grandchildren.

A few years ago when Putnam County Hos-pice needed assistance with making hospice quilts, Kleman stepped forward with other members of the Ottawa Senior Center, to help make these special quilts. She estimated she has made over 100 Hospice quilts in the past four years.

“When my husband became ill he was given a Hospice quilt,” Kleman said. “When he got it I realized I had made that quilt.

Kleman also enjoys making quilt wall-hang-ings for the Ottawa Senior Citizen Center.

“I pick out patterns that match the season,” she explained. “If it’s fall, I’ll pick out fall col-ors. I pick out holiday scenes for Christmas and Easter.”

Kleman said she is always on the look out for new fabric designs. “I probably don’t need anymore, but I’m always seeing something new that I like.”

Kleman finds her quilt patterns from books. She does all of her quilting by hand.

“I always have something to do,” Kleman said. “It’s fun.” She also enjoys belong to the sewing clubs. “It’s nice to be with other people who have the same interest,” she said.

Kleman said she has one granddaughter, Janet Veith, who also enjoys quilting and sew-ing. “I encourage her,” Kleman said. “It’s a fun hobby to have.”

Mark Hohenbrink put Red Cross training in action on November 16, 2011, when his wife Lisa started choking on a piece of meat. His quick response in doing back blows and abdominal thrusts dislodged the meat to allow Lisa to breathe, until emergency personal could arrive. Mark stated, “I never dreamed the training would be put into action to save the life of my wife”.

Mark received the Extraordinary Personal Action award for saving a life from the Red Cross.

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Putnam County Common Pleas CourtDispositions/Dec. 28

Rolando R. Romero Jr., 41, 614 S. Blanchard St., Findlay, pleaded guilty to attempt pos-session cocaine and operating under the influence. He faces up to 12 months in prison, $2,000 in fines, and six-months to three-year’ license suspension. Bond was continued while a pre-sentence investigation is conducted with sentencing set for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 23.Dispositions/Dec. 29

The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Arch-bold, was granted a foreclosure judgment against Jennifer L. Nichols, Archbold, and David A. Nichols, Archbold, in the amount of $73,776.02, plus interest and costs.New Cases

The Huntington National Bank, Columbus, v. Timothy A. Ehlers, Leipsic, and Rose A. Ehlers, Leipsic; foreclosure.

Sara J. Barnett, Kalida, v. Gregory A. Barnett, Kalida; divorce with children.

The Union Bank Co., Columbus Grove, v. Nancy M. Hanneman, Ottawa, and Gary J. Hanneman, Ottawa; foreclosure.

Yvette R. Schroeder, Leipsic, and Joseph A. Schroeder, Leipsic; dissolution with children.

Scott Trenkamp, Fort Jennings, v. Lisa M. Trenkamp, Fort Jennings; divorce without chil-dren.

Paul A. Kelly, Fort Wayne, Ind., v. Donna M. Kelly, Lima; dissolution without children.

Citimortgage, Inc., O’Fallon, Mo., v. Donald R. Moore, Columbus Grove; foreclosure.

GM-Di Leasing Corp., Detroit, Mich., v. Nien-berg Supply Co., Glandorf; replevin.

Augusta Lather, Columbus Grove, v. Nutri Health, Cottonwood, Ariz.; personal injury.

US Bank National Ass., Orlando, Fla., v. Deborah L. Lewis, Van Wert, and Margaret J. Mowery, Lima; foreclosure.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Orlando, Fla., v. James R. Elsberry, Columbus Grove,

and Lynn Elsberry, Columbus Grove; foreclo-sure.

Summit Ethanol, LLC, Leipsic, v. Scott E. Schroeder, Leipsic; Workers’ Compensation.Putnam County Municipal CourtJudgments/Dec. 21

Gary Hohenbrink, Ottawa, small claims v. Melissa Schultz, Ottawa, and Richard Schultz, Ottawa, $1,359.83, plus interest and costs.Dispositions/Dec. 22

Christopher D. Silva, 34, 341½ E. Hardin St., Findlay, pleaded guilty to nonsupport of depen-dents. Sentence: 180 days jail, $50 fine, with 180 days jail suspended.Judgments/Dec. 22

GE Money Bank, Draper, Utah, default judg-ment v. Brian A. Blossom, Ottawa, $1,067.83, plus interest and costs.Dispositions/Dec. 23

Timothy W. Good, 51, 201 S. Third St., Apt. 501, Continental, charged with domestic violence, a felony, pleaded guilty to domestic

violence, a misdemeanor. Sentence: 180 days jail, $500 fine, with 30 days jail and $250 suspended, and complete counseling as directed.Judgments/Dec. 23

JDD Properties, LLC, Defiance, small claims v. Melanie Good-Lehman, Elida, $3,000, plus interest and costs.Judgments/Dec. 27

Capital One Bank, Richmond, Va., default judgment v. Patricia K. Sherer, Fort Jennings, $11,559.37, plus interest of $9,742.58, plus interest and costs.Judgments/Dec. 29

Van Wert County Hospital, default judgment v. Jeremiah E. Howard, Ottoville, $819.73, plus interest and cost of suit taxed at $95.

Obstetrics & Gynecology South, Kettering, default judgment v. Vanessa Doster, Continen-tal, $135.12, plus interest and cost of suit taxed at $95.

To the Editor,

Another Christmas season has come and gone, and most of us are trying to put away the Christmas decorations and barely remember what we even received as gifts. For many local families, however, the Christmas holiday was s struggle as they attempted bal-ance the costs of gifts for their loved ones with the costs of utility bills and rent or mort-gage payments. Fortunately, the Salvation Army Unit of Putnam County will be able to help many of those families throughout the coming year thanks to the generous dona-tions of the people of Putnam County.

The Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign was once again a huge success, and we would like to thank the many people that volunteered their time to stand in the cold and ring the bells for the Kettle Campaign.

The bell ringers included : Richard Yinger from the Road Runners Motorcycle Club; Continental High School National Honor Society; Ottawa Glandorf High School National Honor Society, Stu-dent Council, and Band mem-bers; Kalida High School Cats Who Care; Columbus Grove High School Students; Trinity United Methodist Youth; Otto-ville Immaculate Conception Church Youth, New Creation Lutheran Church; Ottawa Presbyterian Church; Nancy Walther and grandson; Brenda Recker; and Alyssa Schnipke and mother.

Most of the bell ringers were youth from our county. We should be proud that our coun-ty’s young people have been raised to be aware of other people needs and that they are willing to help to make our county a better place to live.

Lynne HirzelPutnam County Unit of

the Salvation Army

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Agnes Kleman shows one of the wall-hanging quilts she has made that hung in the Ottawa Senior Center during the holidays.

Sarah Hermiller, executive direc-tor of the Putnam County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Mark Hohenbrink and Lisa Hohenbrink are shown as Mark receives the Extraordinary Personal Action award for saving a life from the Red Cross. •Submitted photo

Do you need support in parent-ing your strong-willed child? If your child is 10-18 years old and has aggressive, unsafe or destruc-tive behaviors, please join us for The Parent Project. During this program you will get new ideas, meet other parents and learn to: stop parent/child arguments, decrease aggressive behaviors, discipline in a positive way and better understand youth chemical dependency.

The next six-week session of

Parent Project will be held Feb-ruary 7 through March 13. The program will meet every Tuesday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Put-nam County Educational Service Center, 124 Putnam Parkway in Ottawa, across from the YMCA. Upon registering, parents are expected to attend all six weeks of the program.

The Parent Project is free and open to any parent, grandparent, guardian or caregiver in Putnam County. Refreshments will be

provided. Instructors for this session will be Kathleen Buist, retired from Putnam County Job & Family Services, and Marjean Warren from Allen County Juve-nile Court.

This program is sponsored by the Putnam County Family & Children First Council, a Put-nam County United Way partner agency. For more information, call the Family & Children First Council at 419-523-5951 exten-sion 3023.

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OTTAWA — Putnam County commissioners told Ottawa village officials they are not saying no to a request for help with fund-ing for flood studies for the Blanchard River Flood miti-gation. Instead the commis-sioners said they need more time to research the dollars available for assistance and the legality of giving money for this type of project.

Members of the Ottawa flood mitigation steering committee met Friday or a second time with the com-missioners to discuss for assistance in funding for the mitigation study.

During a meeting on Dec. 22, Ottawa officials requested to be reimbursed for 45 per-cent of mitigation expenses.

The out-of-pocket expenses Ottawa reported were a total of $446,000 as of Dec. 20. This included the USACE studies, B & D Con-sultants, USGS Flood Warn-ing system, annual fee for

flood warning system and National Weather Service Fee.

“We have to consider our dollars and that there are other watersheds in Put-nam County,” Commissioner Vince Schroeder said. The commissioners also said they have to establish the proper “mechanism” to provide funding for this type of proj-ect. Schroeder said they have had discussion with the state auditor about legally provid-ing funding for this type of cost-sharing.

“We need more time,” said Schroeder.

Commissioner John Love agreed that the county were players in needing a solution for the flooding problem. “We were affected by the flood also,” he said giving the county buildings in the flood area as examples.

Council member Deb Bauer reminded the commis-sioners the flooding problem was also an issue of public safety and transportation for the county.

Schroeder also reminded Ottawa officials the county

has had ongoing expenses that contribute to flood miti-gation. He said the county spent over $400,000 since 2007 in funding that goes to the Blanchard River Water-shed toward river clean-up, grass strips along river, equipment and labor.

Schroeder said without voter approval they cannot provide direct financing to assist only one village. “We represent the entire county and all the watersheds in the county,” he told Ottawa officials. He said Hancock County and Findlay were able to provide funding this way since it had been voter approved.

When pressed for a date when the commission-ers could have a definitive answer they said they did not know. “We’ll call you in a few weeks or you can call us to see where we are on our research,” Schroeder said.

“We cannot let this flooding problem pass on to another generation,” steering com-mittee member Gene Hovest said. “We are committed to go forward on this project.”

Putnam Acres Care Center will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive. The drive will be held Jan. 11, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

To be an eligible donor an individuals must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permis-sion), meet height and weight requirements (at least 110 pounds based on height), and be in gen-eral good health. Positive identification is required.

To schedule an appoint-ment, contact Ann Schro-eder at 419-523-4092.

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OTTAWA — As the new year begins, many people begin to try new activities and learn new skills. Well, at the Putnam County YMCA the new year brings new pro-grams and new excitement.

Programs such as Swim-ming Lessons, Pee Wee Sports, Kids Night Out and a Winter Overnight are some of the programs being offered for kids. “The Pee Wee Sports class focuses on the physical and social development of preschool-ers while they learn the basic skills of basketball and our Kids Night Out and the Win-ter Overnight are fun events for school age children.” said YMCA Executive Direc-tor, Lori Fetherolf, “Kids will have the opportunity to swim, play organized games and eat a snack and more.”

To go along with the new youth programs, the YMCA will be offering several new programs for adults. A new nutrition and fitness class called Food for Thought will be starting Jan. 4. “This class will discuss things, such as, creating meal plans, making wise choices when eating out, developing an exercise plan and much more.” stated Fetherolf, “ We will also have

body sculpting, kettlebell, spinning classes, yoga and several fitness challenges. And all of our classes, as well as, child watch are open to non-members. I am truly excited about the many new programs that we are offer-ing and the opportunity to engage more people in the areas of healthy living, social responsibility and youth development.”

Winter session of classes begin Jan. 16 with regis-trations currently being accepted. To register or for more information about these or other programs contact the Putnam County YMCA at 523-5233.

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The Meadows of KalidaSays Thank You

The Meadows of Kalida would like to Thank everyone who helped make the Christmas Tree Gala Fundraiser for Putnam County Council on Aging a huge success. Thanks to all the families & area businesses who donated a tree,

wreath, raffle prize or monetary donation.

Adriene SwyersAL Ladies Quilt

Barb MooreheadBecky Gerschutz

Bill & Linda WitteborgBloomers Boutique

Boecker FamilyBonnie Gertsen & PatsyBridgeway Professionals

Bud Jones FamilyCarl Trenkamp

Country Acres Golf CourseCrime Victim Services

Darlene HannemanDelphos Community Health Professionals

Dick’s Steak HouseFawcett, Lammon, Recker & Assoc.

Fortman InsuranceFortman’s Auto & RV

George & Mary Lou KrietemeyerH & K Chevrolet

Healing Touch Massage CenterHoyt’s Tavern

Huntington BankIams

Jerwers Auto SupplyJoe & Nancy Grote

Joe WarnementJohn Bogart

K & L Ready-MixKahle Supply & Feed Mill

Kalida ChamberKalida Manufacturing, Inc.

Kalida Medical Arts BuildingKalida Party Mart

Kalida Schools-Cats Who CareKalida Truck Equipment

Kalida Volunteer Fire Dept.Karen BellmanKaren SteffanKevin Kidd

Klass Family MedicineKnott Family

Leopold, Wildenhaus & SahloffLove-Heitmeyer Funeral Home

Lynn BryanMaggie Wehri & Jane Kaufman

Mary KnueveMike & Kay Burkholder

Miller FamilyNartker Family

Peggy SchroederPro-Tec

Putnam AcresPutnam Co. Council on Aging

Putnam Co. HospicePutnam Co. Sentinel

Putnam County Historical SocietyPutnam Voice

Rita RampeRoses & Ribbons

Schnipke Engraving Co. Inc.

Scott Kahle, CPASerendipity

Siefker FamilySt. Michael’s 8th Grade Class

The Halker Family The Meadows Gardening Club

The Meadows of KalidaThe Meadows of Kalida-Activity Dept.The Meadows of Kalida-Dietary Dept.

The Meadows of Kalida-HousekeepingThe Meadows of Kalida-Nursing Staff

The Meadows of Kalida-Therapy Dept.The Meadows of Leipsic

The Meadows of O-GTouches from the HeartTown & Country Flower

Tucker’s Pharmacy Union Bank Co.

Unverferth ConstructionUnverferth Manufacturing

Uptown DesignsVerhoff Machine & Welding

Von Lehmden FamilyWehri Family

Woodland Acres

Thanks to all who attended the event, andThank You to those who purchased a Christmas Tree.

Blood drive set for Jan. 11 at Putnam Acres

Commissioners consider flood study funding

YMCA Kids Night Out is this Friday

OTTAWA — The Putnam County YMCA is holding its monthly Kids Night Out program this Friday, Jan. 6 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Kids will participate in swimming, group games, snack and more. Fee is $6.00 for YMCA members and $12.00 for non-mem-bers and is open to all kids age 5-10 years old. Register now as space is limited to 30 participants. To register or for more information contact the Putnam County YMCA at 419-523-5233.

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OTTAWA — Loud noises heard north of Pandora on Wednesday evening may have been a repeat of what the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department investigated last sum-mer.

According to Lieutenant Tim Meyer they investigated similar reports last summer.

Lt. Meyer said they discovered individu-als using tynamite, a form of an explosive that will make a large bang noise when a high-powered gun is fired into the powder.

“At that time they were placing the pow-der into a washing machine in the river bot-tom,” Meyer said this caused a loud explo-sive noise and shot the washing machine into the air.” He said several residents in the Ottawa area reported the noise at that time. “A few even reported seeing the washing machine go into the air and wandered what was going on,” Meyer said.

Although he was unaware of any offi-cial reports of the explosive noises heard Wednesday evening, several residents liv-ing on Road 5 and Road 6 north of Pandora reported on Facebook they heard the noise and wandered what it was.

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By MARK ALTSTAETTER

BOWLING GREEN — It was a new experience for all the athletes involved.

For the Columbus Grove boys basketball team, play-ing Friday night at the Stroh Center on the campus of Bowling Green State Uni-versity was an experience it might want to bottle and store away for future use.

Columbus Grove’s aggressive play at both ends of the court paved the way for a convincing 60-39 victory over Ottawa-Glandorf.

There was a second game played on Friday. In the nightcap, Toledo Central Catholic defeated Bowling Green, 54-45.

Columbus Grove (4-2) seemed to be in the right place at the right time, whereas O-G (5-3) strug-gled to just keep pace with the Bulldogs.

Jordan Travis poured in 18 points, including three 3-pointers, while teammate Derek Rieman sliced the

O-G interior for 16 points to lead Columbus Grove.

The smaller Columbus Grove squad won the battle on the boards, 30-26. The Bulldogs shot 57 percent from the field, while the Titans made just 29 percent of its field goal attempts.

O-G struggled from the field, right from the start. The Titans were 0 for 9 from the field in the first quarter and trailed 10-3 at the end of one. Columbus Grove established itself inside with three buckets down low by Rieman in the first eight minutes of action.

O-G did not record its first field goal until 30 sec-onds into the second quar-ter. Michael Rosebrock scored on an inside move, cutting the Grove lead to 12-5.

Rosebrock led O-G with 12 points and three steals at the defensive end. Jacob Leopold added 11 points and five rebounds for the Titans.

In the second quarter,

Travis began to heat up, hitting twice from behind the arc. Columbus Grove’s biggest lead in the quarter was 21-8, when Travis hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key. The Bulldogs went into the halftime break with a 24-16 lead.

In the third quarter, Columbus Grove came out blazing, hitting 9 of 11 from the floor and extending its lead to 45-26 by the end of the stanza. Travis was 3 for 3 from the field, while teammate Caleb Grothaus (9 points) added 7 points in the big third quarter for the Bulldogs.

Stechschulte said he has always given Travis the green light to shoot.

“He’s been struggling a lit-tle bit,” Stechschulte said. “We’ve been telling him that he just needs to keep shooting. He hit a couple big shots there in the third quarter that springboarded us.”

O-G coach Tyson McGlaughlin said his team never got on track.

By SCOTT BRINKMAN

KALIDA — Sometimes the stats don’t tell the whole story. However a coach with 1,000 games under his Hall of Fame coaching belt can.

“We lost our composure,” Kalida coach Dick Kor-tokrax said about his team’s performance Friday. “We didn’t have anybody step up. To me there are no positives; in the midst of adversity, no

one stepped up.”Ada defeated Kalida 45-41

in nonconference action Fri-day at Kalida High School. The game was originally scheduled for the opening weekend of the season, but rescheduled because of Ada’s football season.

The win takes Ada to 7-1 while Kalida falls to 5-2.

Ada jumped out of the gates and led 15-3 at the end of the first quarter, but

Kalida clawed its way back and trailed 18-14 at halftime.

Ada’s Mason Acheson scored all nine of his points on 3-pointers in the opening quarter.

Although Kalida won the third quarter 14-12, the momentum shifted to the Bulldogs’ favor.

With 5:57 left in the quar-ter, Kalida’s Tyler Kortokrax received two technical fouls and was disqualified. The

senior starter left with no points. Three minutes later, starting point guard Drew Stechschulte injured his ankle and later returned on crutches.

Ada then closed the quar-ter with layups by Bobby Steiner and Austin Weber in the last five seconds to take a 30-28 lead into the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs didn’t trail the rest of the game.

Steiner finished with a

game-high 15 points while Weber added six. Senior Kon-nor Baker added 11 points.

Ada took 22 second-half free throws and made 17. Kalida was 13 of 22 from the foul line. In the fourth quar-ter, Ada was 9 of 11 from the foul line while Kalida was five of 13.

Kalida was led by Kevan Unverferth with 12 points. Austin Horstman added 10 points off the bench.

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FORT JENNINGS

John E. LuckeJohn E. Lucke, 66, died

Dec. 25, 2011, at his resi-dence.

He was born Feb. 17, 1945, in Lima to Ferd and Martha Ricker Lucke, who preceded him in death. He had been married to Ruth Schimmoeller, who survives in Fort Jennings.

Mr. Lucke retired as a farmer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of the AMVETS and American Legion Post 715, both in Fort Jennings.

Survivors also include five children, Dan (Rebecca) Lucke, of Kalida, and Lynn Lucke, Duane Lucke, Matt (Tracey) Lucke and Neil (Emily) Lucke, all of Fort Jennings; six grandchildren; and eight sisters, Sister Mary Ann Lucke, of Tiffin, Alice Fischbach, of Fort Jennings, Wilma Humpert and Betty (Rick) Ricker, both of Delphos, Doris (Arthur) Neidert, of Fort Jennings, Jose (Arnold) Mohler, of Delphos, Karen (Larry) Heitmeyer, of Fort Jennings, and Norma Bur-gei, of Ottoville.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Elmer Lucke; and a sis-ter, Vera Menke.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings, with military rites by American Legion Post 715. Father Joseph Przybysz officiated.

Arrangements were han-dled by Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.love funeralhome.com.

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COLUMBUS GROVE — Mallory Lynn Schroeder and Darren Joseph Siefker were married at 1:30 p.m., Nov. 12, 2011 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, in Colum-bus Grove.

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Characters from Gunsmoke including Miss Kitty Russell, Festus Haggen, Dog Galen Adams, and Marshall Matt Dillon are now on a mural in the home of Steve and Barabara Williams in Vaughnsville. The mural was painted by Bluffton resident Oscar Velasquez.

Artist Oscar Velasquez leans on the bar edge as Sam the Bartender from the TV series Gunsmoke and another patron show up in a mural Oscar Velasquez painted in the home of Steve and Barbara Williams of Vaughnsville.

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Front Row (L-R) Steph Hempfling, Michelle Maag, Kirsten Miller, Chelsea Maag, Carly Johnson, Molly Closson Back Row (L-R) assistant coach Lindsay Duling, Makenzie Everett, Elissa Ellerbrock, Danielle Schroeder, Alyssa Ebbeskotte, Libbey Recker, Niki Ellerbrock and head coach Lori Smith. (Photo provided by Ottawa-Glandorf School)

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