We Honor Our

FIREFIGHTERS

DELPHOS

KALIDA SPENCERVILLE

8 – The Herald – Fire Prevention Section Monday, October 12, 2009

FORT JENNINGS American Twp. Fire Department

OTTOVILLE

MIDDLE POINT AMERICAN TOWNSHIP

Members of the American Township Fire Department are, front L to R:
Mark Smith, Luke Hartman, Andy Clay, Rich Wilson, Sam Mumma, Steve
Harvey, Mike Peters, Kevin Nolan. Back Row: Janet Hutchinson, Ron Hole,
Lt. Lee Rosengarten, Capt. Matt Dillon, Andrew Follas, Joshua Johnson,
Robert Rowland, Capt. Brian Helmig, Capt. Joel Will, Jason M. Bowers, Joe
Hartman, Jason Belton, Chief Tom Hadding. ABSENT: Deputy Chief Keith
Brickner, John Schimmoeller, Nick Wentz, Randy Schaefer, Joe Bullinger, Jeff
Hickman, Tracy Hunt, Aaron Cummingham, Mike Picklesimer, Robert Rhodes,
Bill Johnson, Brian Bailey, Kevin Peth, Jeff Reichelderfer, Dave Zimmerly,
Garrett Kohlrieser, Bill Haidle, Dale Schulte, Brian Musser, Jennifer Hickman,
Anita Steckschulte.

Z-Coil Lima T & D INTERIORS, INC 3447 Elida Road

Lima, Ohio 45807
Pain Relief Footwear Residential Commercial
4129 Elida Road 3626 Allentown Road, Lima, Ohio 45807 Manager: Terri Hiser
Asst. Managers: Bobbie Poe
Lima, Ohio 45807
(Across from Tracy’s)
KEVIN RICKER Andy Lisk
Shift Leader: Keith Kimmet
Carpet - Vinyl - Ceramic - Floor Tile - Acoustical Celings Lima Marketplace
Hours: M 10-8 419-223-3200 Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm Fax: (419) 225-9715
gonialima@yahoo.com Kevin@tdinteriorsinc.com Ph: (419) 331-4372 Sun 12pm-5pm
T-F 10-6 SAT 10-3 www.gfsmarketplace.com

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W: 419-331-7829/ F: 419-331-7835
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Monday, October 18, 2010 The Herald – Fire Prevention Section – 3

Fort Jennings
THESE BUSINESSES WANT TO
Vorst Paving EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION
BROWN INSURANCE AGENCY
Greg Brown
Large Format Graphics
Custom Artwork,

Telephone Co.
2 LOCATIONS
SHOP: (419) 453-3166, 1-800-757-3867 Logo Design, Signs,
FAX (419) 453-2166 FOR YOUR FINE WORK 20 W. Second St., Ft. Jennings 419-286-2660
749 N. Perry St., Ottawa 419-523-5527 Banners, Magnets, Static
Nationwide®
AND DEDICATION TO THE Clings & More!
14373 Rd. 23-M
Ph. 419-286-2181
Insurance &
PHONE: 419-453-3424 RANDY ALTENBURGER Financial Services
Cloverdale, Ohio 45827
COMMUNITY! Fax: 419-45-3425 123 East Main Street, P.O. Box 266 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
and affiliated companies THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK.
Call Mark or Dan E-mail: rjaltins@bright.net Ottoville, Ohio 45876 Home Office: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215-2220
Nationwide® is a registered federal service mark of
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
Dave, Mike, Randy, Tammy & Craig, Gary
Ottoville
Bank Co.
161 W. Third St.,Ottoville, OH 45876
A SALUTE TO THE FIREFIGHTERS
FROM
190 3rd St., Ottoville, Ohio Phone: 419-453-3313 FAX: 419-453-3003
419-453-7827 Lending Office: 940 E. Fifth St. • Delphos, OH

FT. JENNINGS
Jim Rhodes, Manager www.ottovillebank.com

A SALUTE TO THE FIREFIGHTERS FROM

OTTOVILLE
THANKS FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND LOYALTY TO ALL OF US!
THANKS FOR YOUR DEDICATION &
LOYALTY TO ALL OF US!

First row (kneeling) from left: Jim Rhodes, Dennis Miller, Scott Markward, Dennis Bendele, Dan Honingford, W.D. Miller, Jeff Maag,
Ed Hoehn. Row two: Kenny Wannemacher, Bob Klima, Trent Lauf, Mike Plescher, Joe Modica, Dan Williams, Ryan Wannemacher, Noah
Helms, A.J. Miller, Jed Gerdeman, Steve Wolf. Row three: Dave Kimmet, Ted Herman, Kevin Kemper, Gary Wurst, John Schlaghbaum,
Scott Hoersten, Don Hoersten, Tim Kimmet, Jerry Markward, Ryan Wiechart, Chad Landin. Absent: Ralph Koester.
Front row, left to right: Craig Neidert, Dennis Menke, Keith Schimmoeller, Asst. Chief Jason Wieging, Chief
Jim Gerdeman, Dave WIll, Mike Gasser, Ray Schmersal, Matt Lucke, Mark Neidert. Back row: Tim Fitzpatrick
Bob Wiechart, Neil Lucke, Rick Knippen, Mike Gerdeman, Jeff Dickman, Allen Wittler, Doug Meyer, Nathan
Love Funeral Homes GM - Ford - Chrysler Meyer, Josh Uphaus, David Amstutz.
Foreign Cars
Heitmeyer Funeral Homes Free Estimates
CERTIFIED Not pictured: Josh Warnecke, Andy Knippen, Kyle Kazee, Matt Wiechart, Mike Metzger, Luck Pothast, Jason
Wagner, Karl Kennedy, Don Good, Denny Osting, Tony Korte.
Ottawa Continental Insurance & Extended Warranty Available.
419-523-6586 419-596-3803
419-523-5657
Leipsic
419-594-3660
Jackson
Geise Transmission, Inc.
419-943-2040 Township 419-453-3620

Love Funeral Homes Ted Verhoff 215 N. Water St.

15282 Rd. 25 N. Denny Geise
419-943-2157 419-286-6586 Ottoville, OH 45827 Owner Mobile - 419-236-2765
Ft. Jennings,
The OTTOVILLE MUTUAL Thanks for protecting our community! •Air Conditioning Service
Heitmeyer Funeral Homes OH 45844

Niedecken
•Radiator Sales & Service
Builders (419) 286-FORT
TELEPHONE COMPANY
10%OFF
•Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings
Ottawa Continental
OTEC COMMUNICATION COMPANY
PO Box 427, 245 W. Third St., Ottoville, Ohio 45876
Insurance Agency •Batteries, Parts & Filters

D&R AG REPAIR
419-523-6586
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419-596-3803
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419-453-3324 Ottoville
419-286-2480
292 East Main St. P.O. Box 475 Leipsic Jackson Dine in only. Does not
For All Your Communication Needs Ottoville, OH 45876-0475 419-943-2040 Township include beverages.
Ph. 419-453-3448 1-888-321-7269 Support your local fire department
Local, Long Distance, Internet, Cable T.V. & DIRECTV 419-943-2157 419-286-6586 Reopen! Relearning! Relax!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR DEDICATION Jim Niedecken - Lisa Horstman - Kim Hilvers by participating in their local fund-raisers.
Thank you for keeping us safe!
Fort Jennings FT. JENNINGS Von Sossan
Progressive
stamPing State Bank STATE BANK Contracting
120 E. Main St., Ottoville 120 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings - Quality Construction Since 1963 -
inc. Ph. 419-453-2527
365 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings, Ohio 45844
Ph. 419-286-2527 Residential & Commercial
200 Progressive Drive Solid State Banking Since 1918
Concrete Construction
Solid State Banking Since 1918
P.O. Box 549, Ottoville, Ohio 45876 Member FDIC - A Full Service Bank! 800-899-3447 or 419-286-3345 Member FDIC - A Full Service Bank Decorative Stamped Concrete
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Miller Precision Express Mart •Home Delivery •Commercial •Agricultural

•Motor Fuel •Recreational
We salute the Fort Jennings Fire Department!

C & M Auto Sales

Flower Fort
Industries, Inc. ACorner
&3rdD Tire FT. JENNINGS •Flowers For All Occasions •Funeral Afghan Throws
PROPANE and Body Shop •Wedding Invitations •Tuxedo Rental
& Canal St., Ottoville
131 Progressive Dr. P.O. Box 489
Ottoville, Ohio 45876 Ph. 419-453-3339
We appreciate your hard Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 9:00-5:00, Thurs. & Sat. 9:00-12:00
CNC Precision Machining Evenings & Sat. afternoon by appointment
•Small & Large Production Runs
work and dedication! 460 W. Fourth St., Ft. Jennings, Ohio 45844 19572 Rd. S, Ft. Jennings
•Fixtures •Special Machinery & Tooling Parts Store Locally Owned & Operated for over 40 years Denis Neidert 280 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings, OH 45844
Phone: 419-286-2844
•Secondary Machine Operations
Phone 419-453-3251 FAX 419-453-3030
Thank you for protecting our families! JEFF SWINT
Ft. Jennings Propane
TRAVIS KNITTLE
Van Wert Propane Ph. 419-286-2994 Fax 419-286-3994 Jeff Will, Owner
419-286-2775 419-238-2681

Town & Country Dew Drop Inn JENNINGS-GOMER WE’RE PROUD

OF ALL OF YOU!
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Area Wide Delivery
5 Locations to serve you ... & Catering Columbus Grove • Gomer
Our newest location: for Van and Truck Accessories
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Beckmann’s
FURNITURE - FLOOR COVERINGS - DRAPERIES

We sell CELL PHONES,

AMPLIFIERS Schulte WEANDSELL VERTEX
KENWOOD!
151 W. Second St.
Delphos
Ph. 419-692-8756
Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:30;
Sat. 9-1
DELPHOS FIRE & RESCUE
Communications 939 E. Fifth, Delphos
419-692-BOWL
Duane Schulte Jim Schulte 2695
14468 Landeck Rd. Ph. 419-695-1846

CHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC

710 Elida Avenue Ph. 419-695-2931 Sale Hours: M & W 8:30 am-8 pm; T-Th-F. 8:30 am-5:30 pm; Sat. 8:30 am-1 pm
1725 E. Fifth Street, Delphos, Ohio • (419) 692-3015 or Toll Free 1-888-692-3015
DIGITAL PRINTING - Black & White and Color www.delphachevy.com

Reliable Plumbing
& Heating Inc.
205 W. Second St., Delphos, OH 45833
419-695-2921 Ohio Lic. 24196
www.reliablepandh.com

State Farm Insurance Companies

Dodie Seller
Lehmann’s Furniture
Furniture • Carpeting • Chiropractic Mattress
Agent 130 N. Main, Delphos
(Across from the Post Office) Open Daily M-F 9-5:30,
251 North Canal Street, Delphos, OH 45833 (419) 692-1626
Delphos Fire and Rescue Personnel Phone: 419-692-0861 Sat. 9-4, Sun. 12-4
www.lehmannsfurniture.com

Delphos Radio Shack Front Row, left to right: Dave Christen, Dana Steinbrenner, Dennis Hageman, Captain Don Ditto, Chief Dave McNeal, Captain Lee Ulm, Mike Johnson, Steve Martz, Mike Metzner. Back
row, App. Eng. Kerby Miller, Brent Brinkman, Chad Martin, Scott German, Tim Klaus, Chuck Shumaker, Bob Jettinghoff, Mark Wurst, Terry Trentman, Dave Wright, Mike Mesker, Travis
Miller, Plt. Chief Kevin Streets.
GROTHOUSE
902 Elida Avenue Not in picture: Larry Beining, Plt. Chief Dale Carder, Rick Pohlman, Plt. Chief Don Moreo, Denny Osting, Paul Carder, Joe Shumaker, App. Eng. Roy Hoehn, Joe Bullinger, Joel Will, PLUMBING &
Dealer 419-692-4691 Jamey Wisher, App. Eng. Cory Meyer, Mike Wilson. HEATING, INC.

History of the Delphos Fire Department

901 S. Main Street, Delphos, Ohio
Monday - Friday 9:30-5:00 Saturday 9:30-2:00 HVAC/Refrig/Hydronics Lic#25576
Plumbing Lic #14379
Office: (419) 695-3081 Fax: (419) 692-6400

Cliff’s Tri-County Do-It Center

Machine Shop The Historian is wondering how many
persons, now residents of “The city of
602 E. 6th St. Ph. 419-692-6021 Delphos, Allen and Van Wert Counties,”
as it officially is designated can remember
ers. Delphos has been an organized munic-
ipality since March 3, 1851. Previously,
the territory comprised four settlements,
Section Ten and East Bredeick on the
That same year, an up-to-date hook and
ladder truck and equipment was purchased,
and an organization known as the J.W.
Feely Hook and Ladder Company, was
the Service Truck Company of Wabash,
Ind. This served well until 1919 when a
833 North Main Street
Phone 419-692-6936 Fax 419-695-8816
Gramm truck chassis was secured from
Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30, Sat. 8-3, Sun. 12-3
the Gramm Truck Company, a local enter-

RAABE
the days when the old frame “Fire Engine Allen County side of the town and Howard operated independent of the Washington prise. It was equipped with a 500 gallon

RUSTIC CAFE
107 E. SECOND ST., DELPHOS, OH 419-692-7976
House” was located where the munici-
pal building now stands: How many will
remember the rubber buckets first used in
Where it is always a please to serve our fighting fires? Or who can call to memory
the advent of the hand pumper, responsible
firemen and rescue squad! for many a blister in the palms of the hands
and West Bredeick on the Van Wert
County side.
At that time the only firefighting equip-
ment consisted of buckets, water taken
from the canal, the creeks or from wells,
depending on where the fire was located.
Fire Engine and Hose Company.
In 1883, a new steamer was procured,
Boyer pumper and chemical tanks. Later,
the chemical tanks were removed and the
truck converted into a triple combination,
Where You Come
In A Customer And
Leave A Friend.
the older steam pumper being turned in FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY
as part payment. After the City Hall now equipped to carry 400 gallons of water in 112601-800-589-7876
Elida Rd., Delphos
Sales: Parts & Body Shop: Service:
the Safety Building on E. Second Street its “booster tank.” This firefighter is the 419-692-0055 Mon. & Wed. 8 am-8 pm; Mon. 7:30 am-8 pm; Tues., Wed., Mon. 7:30 am-8 pm; Tues., Wed.,
was erected, in 1888, the two firefight- engine which the Jaycees enshrined in a
www.raabeford.comTues., Thurs., Fri. 8 am-5:30 pm;
Sat. 8:30 am-1 pm
Thurs., Fri. 7:30 am-5:30 pm;
Sat, 8:30 am - noon
Thurs., Fri. 7:30 am-5:30 pm;
Sat. CLOSED

of valiant and sturdy citizens of Delphos
DICKMAN INSURANCE AGENCY
10790 Elida Rd., Delphos, OH 45833
in earlier days? Or who can remember the
transition from hand drawn to horse drawn
equipment?
419-692-2236 In these days of motorize firefighting
Jim & Karen Dickman apparatus, made necessary by the onward
trends of the times perhaps only the older
present and former residents of Delphos
MARY’S
will recall events of the days when your
A&W ROOT BEER hustling and enterprising city forged its
way upward and onward as a desirable
place of residence, a business community
924 E. Fifth St. Delphos
419-695-1632 of no small fame and so well governed
by its chosen officials that no examiner
for the State Bureau of Inspection and
The Sarah Jane Living Center Supervision of Public Offices has ever
found occasion to seriously criticize.
A division of Vancrest Health Care Centers and Van Wert County Hospital It was not until after May 3, 1872, the
328 West Second Street Delphos, Ohio Ph. 419-692-6618 day of “Black Friday” as it was later called,
www.vancrest.com when a disastrous fire swept over Delphos,
that determined steps were taken in the
The buckets were passed along lines of
citizens, serving as volunteers. The city
fathers, recognizing that a bucket brigade
afforded small protection against a serious
fire in a growing community, took steps
on April 25, 1857, to remedy the situa-
tion. Authority was voted to purchase six
fire ladders at a cost of $72. Practically
nothing more was added until after “Black
Friday.” Forty-five structures were con-
sumed by that fire at an estimated cost of
$150,000 in damages. The conflagration
prevailed for the most part in the business
district between Second and Third streets,
and Miami-Erie canal and Washington
Street.
Again the public demand for better fire
protection resulted in action by the town
council, who in 1872 caused to be erected
a fire engine house 20 by 40 feet at a cost of
$250. A hand pumper was also purchased
ing units then operating were united and
became known as the Delphos Volunteer
Fire Department. However, each group
continued to elect its own officers until in
1898 both organizations were disbanded,
but reorganized the same year, adopting a
constitution and by-laws which place both
under the command of the same chief and
his assistants, functioning as a single unit.
The firefighters were paid 50 cents for
each alarm answered.
During the years when horse-drawn
firefighting apparatus was in use, prompt
response to alarms sounded by the old
faithful bell in the tower over City Hall
was the order. Fire losses were reduced
accordingly. William Lehmkuhle, John
A. Burkett, and M.H. Westrich followed
in the order named in those days as chiefs
of the department. B.H. Shabbing, Frank
Foster, Adam Weger and A.M. Fettig were
museum at Canal Parking Lot on West
Second Street.
In May, 1930, the department was Delphos Auto Supply
still further modernized with the installa-
202 West Third Street
tion of a 1,000 gallon triple-combination
Seagrave pumper, fully equipped. Four 419-692-7085
full-time firemen, two on each shift, and
one substitute made up the regular force. SPECIAL THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US!
VANCREST
Two part-time men were added for night
service and fifteen volunteers were on call
at all times.
The current available number of vol-
Vancrest Health Care and Rehabilitation Center and Vancrest Assisted Living
unteers firefighters is at 30 which was
increased in 2005 from 28. The full time
1425 East Fifth Street Delphos, OH 419-695-2871
staff consists of 7 personnel.
DELPHOS
The current fire department apparatus
consists of the following: 1997 E-One 230 E. Second St.
(419) 695-1055
Cyclone II Custom 1,500 GPM Pumper
w/preplumbed Class A & Class B Foam Apply Online: www.first-fed.com
Systems, 1983 1,000 GPM Ford/Boyer
Pumper, International 2002 truck with Bank with the people you know and trust

Harter & Schier

The Point Marathon
direction of providing adequate firefight- from the city of Xenia, with 500 feet of among those who served as hostlers and 2,000 gal. tank, 2008 American LaFrance,
ing apparatus. Public demand for better hose. That same year the Washington Fire drivers in that period, caring for the four 1250 GPM pump with 2500 gal. wate tank,

Memorial Chapel fire protection resulted in official action by

the town council. The citizens of Delphos
determined that never again would they be
209 W. Third St. Locally Owned & Operated 419-692-8055 in a position of helplessness should the fire
fiend attack.
Engine and Hose Company was formed
by John Walsh, Sr. This was the first orga-
nized firefighting unit for the municipality.
Feb. 14, 1873, a hose reel was purchased,
and the construction of seven fire cisterns
big dappler gray horses.
Before the horses were secured for the
task of whisking the apparatus to fires,
members of the hook and ladder truck vol-
unteers attained considerable prominence
2002 E-One Typhoon 18’ Non-Walkin
Heavy Rescue, 2002 Chevrolet H.D. 3/4
Ton 4 DR Pickup Primary use 1st Out 1150 Elida Rd. • Delphos
EMS response and tow the 2000 Pace 419-695-1BBQ (1227)
American Water Rescue Trailer, Chief’s

DELPHOS HERALD
The The history of the Delphos Fire of 250 barrel capacity each, located in dif- in tournaments staged during the annual vehicle - GMC 1997 Yukon, Medic 1 2007 Neighbor insuring neighbor since 1863
112 E. Third, P.O. Box 37
Department, the comparatively limited ferent parts of the village, was authorized. conventions, making runs with the truck. Braun Ambulance Ambulance, Medic 2 Delphos, OH 45833
number of fires, and unusually small losses The first steam fire engine, a Silsby, The Delphos Department was motor- 1999 Braun Ambulance, Medic 3, 2003 419-692-3413
Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869 Our Local Agents:
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since that time attests to the wisdom of the was brought to Delphos in 1874. A second ized in 1916 by the purchase of a com- AEV Trauma Hawk Ambulance and a
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Ext. 130 people, and the efficiency of the firefight- steamer was purchased in 1880, an Ahrens. bination hose and chemical truck from 2005 Ford Wildfire Grass Truck. Lucy Pohlman 419-339-9196
Fax 419-692-7116
email: advertising - dnutter@delphosherald.com editorial - nbriggs@delphosherald.com Jim R. Rhodes 419-238-2341
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A special
Office Phone (419) 647-4051 • Fax (419) 647-6724 Fax: 419-647-8028
Volunteer Steve Paulus Troy Perry Steve Smith Rick Homan

salute Fire
Department
to the Members A SALUTE TO THE FIREFIGHTERS FROM

SPENCERVILLE
Meeting Second Monday
at 7:30 p.m.

THANKS FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND LOYALTY TO ALL OF US!

Kalida Fire Department, front row from left: Denny Kerner, Denny McCollum, Capt. Pat Trentman, Asst. Chief Tom Rampe, Chief John
Schimmoeller, Captain Patrick Eickholt, Captain Joel Rampe, Dick Schulte. Row two: Carl Fortman, Shane Travis, Kyle Anspach, Keith Kerner, Brian
Goubeaux, Bob Unverferth. Third row: Glen Fortman, Ron Knueve, Mark Wannemacher, Paul Nienberg, Eric Unverferth, Doug Wannemacher, Ryan
Kerner, Graeme Bockrath, Mike Webken. Absent: Asst. Chief Dale Schulte, Brian Anspach, Phil Karhoff, Chris Phillips, Dan Honigfort, Tim Schnipke,
Eric Recker, Capt. Brian Berheide, Dave Nienberg, Joe Selhorst, Dale Schulte.

In case of fire in the home

o If you smell smoke in your room, feel if the door is hot.
Front row, left to right: Vanessa Barnes, President Pete Seiling, Doug Lowry - Trustee, Captain, Fire
If it is hot, do not open it. Use an alternate exit. Safety Inspector, Asst. Chief Jim Hirn Sr., Chief Paul E. Lee, Brian Pavel - Trustee. Row 2: Brent Cook,
o Get out fast as possible. Stay low. Do not breathe smoke. Cadet Zach Salyer, Vice President Dave Holtzhauer, Derek Miller - Chaplin, Cadet Jacob Lawry.
Protect breathing passages and lungs. Absent; Bruce Clayton, Bob Eutsler, Dave Evans, Mark Evans, Kevin Gilroy, Danny Goetz, Dave Golden,
Ted Hirn, Jeff Holtzhauer, Troy Jackson, Greg Leidy, Anthony McMichael, Mike Mertz, Mat Miller, Jeremy
o If unable to escape, block off smoke with moist towels, cloth- Shellenbarger, Don Whitmore, Jake Williams, Courtney Wilson, Rich Wilson, Max Wood, Bob Work, Max
ing or fabric placed around doors. Moeller, Heather Decker.
o Cover your mouth and nose with moist cloth.
o Crawl to a window and open it, if possible from both the top Thank You for Your Dedication and Hard Work!
and the bottom.

STOP HOME FIRES BEFORE THEY START

o If there is a phone in the room, call for help. Yell out the
window and wave a sheet or curtain for attention.
A fire at home can occur in • Check the cords on all appliances and electronics. Replace any frayed or damaged cords or wires.
Love Funeral Homes just about any room of the • Do not overload outlets or rely heavily on multi-plug power strips.
• Keep cords out of the reach of children and pets.
Heitmeyer Funeral Homes house and even outdoors.
While one can’t account for • When cooking in the kitchen, always be present while food is on the stove or in the oven. Flare-ups can occur at a moment’s notice.
Ottawa Continental • Don’t store items over the stove. They can fall and ignite.
natural disasters or other
419-523-6586 419-596-3803 • Turn pot handles so that children can’t reach them and pull them over, risking burns.
419-523-5657 419-594-3660
unforseen problems, there
• Be sure appliance vents have room to “breathe.”
Leipsic Jackson
are many steps homeowners • Have the chimney checked and cleaned regularly.
419-943-2040 Township can take to prevent fires. • Use a metal or glass fireplace screen to block embers.
419-943-2157 419-286-6586 • Limit the use of portable space heaters around the home.

Miller’s Pharmacy
• Use extreme caution with cigarettes and ashtrays. Empty them frequently when signs of heat and burning are gone.
• Use light bulbs that are at the recommended wattage for a fixture.
• Don’t place any electrical items by water in the bathroom.
& Gifts, LLC • Store flammable materials in a locked metal container in the basement or garage.
• Service the furnace and hot water heater on a regular basis.
AUTO & R.V. INC. Kalida, Ohio 419-532-3489 • Do not store items too close to the furnace.
207 E. WATER ST. • KALIDA, OHIO 45853 • Be sure the home is equipped with working smoke detectors on every level.
email: fortmanrv@fortmanrv.com www.fortmanrv.com
MARK FORTMAN Ph. (419) 532-3184
Your Headquarters for Health Care, • Keep one or two fire extinguishers charged and at the ready.
CARL FORTMAN Fax (419) 532-2184 Gifts & Home Decor

All Season Lawn Canal

Best wishes from all Supporting the
& Recreation the residents of Kalida Spencerville Community
JON EDELBROCK
614 Ottawa St. (US 224 E.) “PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY” Since 1950
Kalida, OH 45853 for your great work Kalida •SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT •FREE DELIVERY •SCHOOL SUPPLIES
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Office 419-532-2622 Mobile 419-235-2304
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Lawn and Garden Equipment
Kalida Manufacturing, Inc. 9-6 MON.-FRI. • 9-2 SAT. • CLOSED SUN.
102 S. BROADWAY • SPENCERVILLE
Home Owned 1-800-647-4205
or 419-647-4205
801 Ottawa St. • Kalida 419-532-2026
419-647-4584
 8 – The Herald – Fire Prevention Section 12, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2009 Monday, October 18, 2010 The Herald – Fire Prevention Section – 9

American Twp. Fire Department Middle Point Lions For All Your Audio and Video Needs
Home Home Commercial
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Food Co. Fertilizer
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Rescue Squads Suite B
1970 Haveman Rd.
Celina, Ohio Lima, Ohio
Van Wert, Ohio
419-586-0999 419-331-0050 Ph. 419-968-2249 Ph. 419-968-2230
419-238-4345

A Salute to the

MIDDLE POINT
FIREFIGHTERS & EMS

Members of
Members of the
the American
American Township
Township Fire
Fire Department
Department are,
are, front
front LL to
to R:
R: Mark Smith, Luke Hartman,
Mark Smith,
Andy Luke Wilson,
Clay, Rich Hartman, Andy
Sam Clay, Rich
Mumma, Wilson,
Steve Sam
Harvey, Mumma,
Mike Peters,Steve
Kevin Nolan. Back Row: Janet
Harvey, Mike Peters, Kevin Nolan. Back Row: Janet Hutchinson, Ron Hole,
Hutchinson, Ron Hole, Lt. Lee Rosengarten, Capt. Matt Dillon, Andrew Follas, Joshua Johnson,
Lt. Lee Rowland,
Robert Rosengarten,
Capt.Capt.
BrianMatt Dillon,
Helmig, Andrew
Capt. Follas,
Joel Will, Joshua
Jason Johnson,Joe Hartman, Jason Belton,
M. Bowers,
RobertTom
Chief Rowland, Capt.
Hadding. Brian Helmig,
ABSENT: DeputyCapt. Joel
Chief Will,Brickner,
Keith Jason M. John
Bowers, Joe
Schimmoeller, Nick Wentz, Randy
Hartman, Jason
Schaefer, Belton, Chief
Joe Bullinger, Jeff Tom Hadding.
Hickman, TracyABSENT: Deputy
Hunt, Aaron Chief Keith Mike Picklesimer, Robert
Cummingham,
Brickner, Bill
Rhodes, John Schimmoeller,
Johnson, Brian Nick Wentz,
Bailey, Kevin Randy
Peth,Schaefer, Joe Bullinger,
Jeff Reichelderfer, DaveJeff
Zimmerly, Garrett Kohlrieser,
Hickman, Tracy Hunt, Aaron Cummingham, Mike Picklesimer, Robert Rhodes,
Bill Haidle, Dale Schulte, Brian Musser, Jennifer Hickman, Anita Steckschulte, Andy Berelsman.
Bill Johnson, Brian Bailey, Kevin Peth, Jeff Reichelderfer, Dave Zimmerly,
Garrett Kohlrieser, Bill Haidle, Dale Schulte, Brian Musser, Jennifer Hickman,
Anita Steckschulte.

Z-Coil Lima T & D INTERIORS, INC 3447 Elida Road

Lima, Ohio 45807
Pain Relief Footwear Residential Commercial
4129 Elida Road 3626 Allentown Road, Lima, Ohio 45807 Manager: Terri Hiser
Asst. Managers: Bobbie Poe
Lima, Ohio 45807
(Across from Tracy’s)
KEVIN RICKER Andy Lisk
Shift Leader: Keith Kimmet
Carpet - Vinyl - Ceramic - Floor Tile - Acoustical Celings Lima Marketplace
Hours: M 10-8 419-223-3200 Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm Middle Point Firefighters, front from left: Capt. Ronnie Miller, Captain Scott Miller, Chief Craig King, Captain Chris Vorst, Asst. Chief
Fax: (419) 225-9715
gonialima@yahoo.com Kevin@tdinteriorsinc.com Ph: (419) 331-4372 Sun 12pm-5pm
T-F 10-6 SAT 10-3 www.gfsmarketplace.com Josh Evans. Row 2: Todd Wannemacher, Trevor Berryman, Scott Warnement, Austin Miller, Jason Lauf, Ken Myers, AJ King, Shelly

Holycross Bros.
www.zcoil.com Cell (419) 303-1202 Fax (419) 331-8243 Ph: (419) 225-8983 www.gfs.com
Fraker, Dean Stemen. Not Present: Ryan Fair, Megan Girod, Barb Myers, Captain Pat Freeman, Brock Profit, Gerald Markley, Harold
RUBY TUESDAY Cox, Bill Poe, Billy Poe, Evan Baer, Paul Guinther, Matt Eutsler, Zach Reichert, Rick Busch, Josh Marchal, Nate Wiechart, Rick Boroff,
Tammy Corzine, Andy Miller, Craig Staley, Amy Lauf, Mike Eversole.
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All products
50th Anniversary Sale!
Free In-Home Estimate
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Assistant from
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• Bathtub Liners
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Suite B
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“The Refreshing Remodel”
www.first-fed.com
(419) 331-4426
“Authorized Dealer”
• Full Bathroom Remodel Kari Wilson, Jenny Blaine,
Joyce Jackson, Shannon DeWaard
419-586-0999
Plumbing License #34469
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•Always remain in the kitchen while cooking, and keep
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General Managers www.Re-Bath.com Wall Surround
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State Lic - 26243
cannot reach them.
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612 East Kiracofe Avenue
Elida, Ohio 45807
Jeff Thiery SELF STORAGE
SELF STORAGE •Keep space heaters at least three feet from curtains,
newspapers and other things that can burn, and never leave
(419)222-6003
(419) 331-2301 Mon-Fri. 7:00-6:00 * SAT. 8:00-1:00 2466 N. Cable Rd. heaters unattended.
24 Hour Towing
24 Towing Service
Service Clock Tower Plaza Areas only
Areas only Lima, OH 45807 •Have your chimney, furnace, fireplace and wood or coal
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see us
us for
for all your
your automotive
automotiverepairs
repairs 927 N. Cable Rd. environmentally
environmentally 419-225-9333
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safe dry cleaning
cleaning stove inspected every year.
•Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and in-
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Greenlawn Masterson
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Providing cabinetry
T & D INTERIORS,
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solutions for medical
Commercial
side or near every bedroom. Test alarms monthly, and replace
batteries once a year.
Burn wood only in wood stoves and
fireplaces, and use a fireplace screen

Store
buildings, hotel industry
Store
3289 Elida Road LIMA •Develop and discuss a home fire escape plan with your when possible.
3626 Allentown Road, Lima, Ohio 45807
& education.
Lima, Ohio 458052600 Allentown Rd. KEVIN RICKER family. Identify two exits from every room, and pick a meeting
Your Ace Hardware Store Inspect all electrical outlets and
419-228-0607 (419) 224-2265 Your Ace Hardware Store 514- Ceramic
Carpet - Vinyl N. Union St.,Tile
- Floor Lima, OH Celings
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place outside the home. Place fire extinguishers
extension cords, and make sure they
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Road throughout your home and learn
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2565 Shawnee Rd. are in good condition and
Hours:
Apply Online:
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6am-10pm Sun-Thur
Ph.
Auto, Home
Auto,
419-331-3633
Ph. 419-331-3633
Home & & Farm
Farm Supplies
Supplies
419-224-5001
Kevin@tdinteriorsinc.com
Cell (419) 303-1202
Ph: (419) 331-4372
Fax (419) 331-8243
how to use them.
are not overloaded.
Bank with 6am- 12pm(midnight)
the people you knowFri-Sat
and trust www.mwmill.com

Oil Change
Oil Change
Sewer • Gas • Electric • Water • Backhoe
Middle Point Traveling & Recycling MERCER
Neidert’s Mowers
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Don’s Trenching, Inc. Wood Products

3447 Elida Road

Neidert’s Mowers LANDMARK INC.

FREE
FREETIRE
TIREROTATION
ROTATION
Home Telephone Company
Lima, Ohio 45807

1999
•Install new
•Install new oil
oil filter
filter

$$1999
“For All Your Pallet Needs”
•Includes upup to
to
•Includes
Street Bores to 4”
Manager: Terri Hiser
Sales & Service Business Office
55 QT.
QT. Kendall
Kendall Oil
Oil && Filter
Filter
Plastic Pipe FusionsAsst.
2, 3, 4, 6” Bobbie Poe
Sales & Service Managers: P.O. Box 143, Middle Point, Ohio
•Lubricate chassis
chassis (if
(if applicable)
applicable)
•Lubricate
Middle Point Branch, Box 213, Middle Point
Most vehicles
vehicles •• Not
Not valid
valid with
with other
other discounts
discounts or
or offers
offers
Free Estimate • InsuredAndy Lisk
Ph. 419-968-2000
Most
Gravely, Ariens, ExMark, Stihl Scott E. Miller, Owner • Ed. Miller, Owner
•See store for details • Expires 10/31/09
Shift Leader:Ryan Ream
Dominion Qualified Ph. 419-968-2328
Gravely, Ariens, ExMark, Stihl Lima Marketplace
2060 North Cable Road Custom application
Phone: 419-968-2649
507 Kiracofe (Rt. 309), Elida Fax: (419) 225-9715
Lima, Ohio 45805 507 Kiracofe (Rt. 309), Elida Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm
Don Montooth, Pres. 419-339-7482 Ofc. E-mail mphtelco@bright.net
(419) 221-1400
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331-5296 Sun 12pm-5pm
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Complete line of farm seeds & fertilizer
Fax (419) 221-1470
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10 – The Herald – Fire Prevention Section Monday, October 18, 2010

Fire Prevention
SAVES LIVES!
The Delphos Fire Department
visited classes in Delphos and
Landeck during Fire Prevention
Week in October. Cowboy Bob of
National Fire Safety went in and
put on a magic program for the stu-
dents. They will also visit Kreative
Learning, and St. John’s Preschool
at a later date. We also would like to
thank the teachers for working with the
students in learning fire safety.
The Delphos Fire Department, in
cooperation with the National Fire
Safety Council, Inc., gave each student
an “official fire safety manual” during
their classroom visits. Booklets were
also given to 4th and 5th grad-
ers. The book each child received
is filled with activities, coloring,
learning about fire safety, and stu-
dents get to practice using numbers
and letters and learn lots of words.
The important lessons learned
may one day save lives!

Remember
the Fire
Number:

911
Remember:
On November 7...
CHANGE YOUR CLOCK
FALL BACK 1 HOUR,
CHANGE YOUR
SMOKE ALARM
BATTERY

The Delphos Fire Department wants to

thank the following sponsors for mak-
ing fire safety an important factor for our
children such a great success.
4-K TIRE
ALLAN CLINE, DDS
AERO PRINTING, INC.
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES
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CHARLES G. GEISE
CLIFF’S SMALL ENGINE
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DELPHA CHEVROLET-BUICK-PONTIAC
DELPHOS FAMILY PHYSICIANS, INC.
DODIE M. SELLER-STATE FARM INSURANCE
FESTEC AUTOMATION, LLC
FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST Suspect a natural gas leak?
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #471
E LEE CONSTRUCTION First, move your feet!
GERMAN MUTUAL
GRONE CHIROPRACTIC
GREGORY M. ANTALIS-ATTORNEY AT LAW
Call once you’re well
GROTHOUSE PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
GROTHOUSE SPORTING GOODS
down the street!
HICKEY-MORRIS INSURANCE AGENCY Outside or in, detecting a natural gas leak is easy. A leaking
K & M TIRE pipeline might make a hissing sound you can HEAR. Or, you
K&C MOBILE REPAIR, LLC might SEE blowing dirt, bubbling water or an unusual area of
KEN SIEFKER TRUCKING dead vegetation. The familiary rotten-egg-like odor you associ-
LAKEVIEW FARMS, INC. ate with natural gas is added to help you SMELL a leak from
LEHMANN’S a gas line or appliance.
NIEDECKEN’S CARRY OUT
PAYROLL SERVICES Natural gas is clean, efficient and safe. Remember not to dig
PITSENBARGER SUPPLY, INC.. This safety awareness message is brought to you by the natural gas member companies of the Ohio Gas Association.
on your property without first calling Ohio Utilities Protection
RAABE FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY Service at 1-800-362--2764. And if you evr suspect a leak –
RODOC LEASING SALE/SERVICE walk away, right away. Once clear of the area, call your natural
SCHMIT, MASSA & LLOYD gas company or 9-1-1.
STEVEN M. CARLSON, D.D.S.
To learn more about natural gas,
STEVEN MANSFIELD safegasohio.org
including how to contact your gas
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
company, visit
THE CREAMERY
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