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AD STORY Superior Federal Credit Union ................1B ............... 1B Bunge .......................................................2B ............... 2B Eagle Print................................................2B Dominion .................................................3B Wannemacher Liquid Filling ...................4B ............... 4B Perry Corporation ....................................5B

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Kitchens Inc. ............................................5B ............... 5B Alexander & Bebout, Inc. ........................5B ............... 5B Van Wert County Foundation..................6B ............... 6B Van Wert Federal Savings Bank .............6B Kewpee ....................................................7B Lloyds Auto Service ...............................7B Allied Environmental Services, Inc. ........8B ............... 1B

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Superior Federal Credit Union

Superior Federal Credit Union is a nonprofit financial cooperative owned by its members. Membership eligibility is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert counties. Unlike profit-driven banks and finance companies, a credit unions excess earnings are returned to members in the form of friendly service, low interest rates on loans, high yield savings and investment accounts, and low or no fee convenience services. Superior has ten branch office locations within its field of membership. In September 2011, the credit union opened a brand new office at 1303 E. Fifth Street in Delphos a full-service facility including a drive-thru, ATM, and several private offices. To celebrate the grand opening of the new office, Superior partnered with the Canal Days festival committee to provide a community fireworks display in downtown Delphos. Superior had another successful campaign in 2011. Total membership grew by more than 1,500 members to now serve over 46,000 members in West Central Ohio. With interest rates remaining at historic lows, the credit union staff was busy refinancing mortgages for members. The credit union refinanced over $130 million in mortgages in 2011. This resulted in interest savings to members of $12.7 million over the life of their loans. These interest savings will be available for members to save for a childs college education, build a nest egg for retirement, or spend in the local community. Over the past two years, Superior has also helped many small businesses save money on financing. These small businesses have directly created 145 jobs and retained 133

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positions locally. Loans financed through Superior provide a local economic impact of over $5 million in annual payroll. Superior is supporting small businesses with loans for capital improvement, lines of credit, and access to U.S. Small Business Administration products. To support future economic growth, Superior FCU donated over $20,000 to support local chambers of commerce and economic development efforts. Supporting job creation and economic development efforts enhances our members financial well-being as well as enhance our entire community. Superior believes strongly in investing in the communities we serve. In 2011, the credit union contributed over $150,000 to nearly 250 different causes. Superior Federal Credit Union also ran our own IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site to help qualifying individuals in the Lima area prepare basic tax returns. In 2011, over 350 individuals had their taxes prepared at no charge through this program at Superior. This program saved our community nearly $35,000 in tax preparation fees while bringing back over $610,000 in Federal & State income tax returns. So the next time you are in the market for a checking account, loan, mortgage, or investment product, try a financial institution that is committed to excellence both in financial services and the community. Try Superior Federal Credit Union.

LIMA Allied Environmental Services, Inc. (Allied), one of the Midwests leading environmental consulting and contracting firms, will mark its 25th year in business this April. Founded in 1987, Allied has excelled by providing a diverse range of services to a wide client base. Allied CEO, Steve Carr, attributes the companys success to its highly trained and professional team of environmental scientists and technicians. In my career, I have worked with many environmental firms and consultants, and I can tell you that none of them compare with the technical skill, knowledge and dedication of the Allied team, Carr said. Most

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of the environmental firms founded in the 1980s are no longer in business; whereas Allied has continued to grow and expand its service capabilities for a quarter-century. Thats testament to the responsive and quality service we provide. Were doing it right. The Lima-based firm began as an asbestos consulting and abatement services company in 1987, assisting regional schools, hospitals and private industry with asbestos management. Dueto the large number of bulk asbestos samples being collected, Allied added an analytical laboratory in 1994. The lab currently performs analysis See ALLIED page 2B

Superior urges our employees to be committed to excellence not only while at work, but also in their personal lives. Our employees are the same people that you see at the football game on Friday nights, or in the seat next to you at church every Sunday. In 2011, Superior and its employees donated time and treasure to the following organizations: Allen County Jr. Fair Canal Days Fireworks Display Community Unity Delphos Chamber of Commerce Delphos St. John Catholic Church Delphos Postal Museum Delphos St. John High School Delphos Toast to the City Putnam County Jr. Fair St. Vincent DePaul Society United Way Delphos Campaign

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Bunge North America is a 189-year-old global company that merchandises and processes various grains year-round. Its the largest oil seed processor in the world. The Bunge facility at 234 S. Jefferson St. is a soybean processing plant originally built by the A.L. German Company in 1909. In 1944, the facility was sold to Floyd Hiegel, who renamed it Delphos Grain and Milling. Ownership changed again in 1966 and it became Central Soya. Bunge purchased the facility in October 2002. In 2007, the company construction a new unloading station on the west side of the facility, allowing smoother truck traffic in the neighborhood. The station is a state-of-the-art facility with a dust-control system hat compliments the companys other dust monitoring systems. The business purchases whole and raw soybeans, which are crushed extract oil and meal. The meal is sold to farmers and feed

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mills. The oil is extracted and sent to be refined for various food products. The company has been making soybean meal and oil since the 1940s. The Delphos location employs 50 people. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with grain receiving hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tony Matney is the facility manager. Bunges mission statement says the company is committed to furthering the well-being of the communities where we operate.

of asbestos content in bulk samples and air samples; as well as analysis of mold samples. Allied continued to expand service offerings through the 1990s and 2000s by adding a staff of qualified geologists, hygienists and haz-mat technicians; as well as a fleet of industrial waste management equipment including vac-trucks, hydroblasters, and tanker trucks. Allied continues to grow and diversify. In 2011, Allied opened a satellite office in the Toledo suburb of Holland to provide more responsive and efficient service to Toledo-area clients. In spring of 2011, Allied developed a state-wide mercury recycling program providing Ohio communities a safe and affordable outlet

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Students may be able to tune into something different next year. The Universitys cable contract is due to expire in June, and it is looking into a new contract. For the past 10 years, Time Warner Cable has provided cable to the campus, including residence halls, athletic events and classrooms. Now, the University has four options for cable providers - Time Warner, Buckeye Cable, Campus Televideo and Institutional Network Communications. Theres a good mix between cable and dish, said Andy Grant, director of business operations at the University. Theres two different industries for the same outcome.

Student Wellness Center, Psychology instructor discuss contraceptives, safe sex practices
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The Delta Lambda Phi National Social Fraternity hosted a Same Sex Safe Sex event in the Union this past Friday night. About 30 people attended the event that was part of the fraternitys rush week and was hosted to educate students on safe sex practices primarily for same sex couples. The fraternity is a national chapter for gay, bisexual and progressive men. Our national service project is Be safe, educate, which this particular event is a part of, said the fraternitys Vice President Kyle Shupe. Shupe took the Psychology course, Human Sexuality, this past year, which Marissa Wagner

Oehlhof has taught for the past three years. Her presentations in the class were both informative and interesting, Shupe said. It was for these reasons he thought she would be the best candidate to speak at this event. Oehlhof said she was excited to speak at the event because she is often approached by students to come to such occasions and talk about controversial topics others usually back away from. Somebody needs to say these things out loud and if other peo-

ple arent volunteering, then I will, Oehlhof said. I feel like there is a lot of misinformation out there and by not talking about these things we are basically telling these people to get diseases or to have problems because nobody wants to address it. Oehlhof began her presentation addressing the proper use of contraceptives, primarily on the Dos and Donts of condoms. She went on to explain the variety of STDs that can be spread through unsafe sexual activity and included images to emphasize their severity. Because there are so many stereotypes that are often asso-

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for unwanted mercury-containing devices. We offer our clients a turn-key approach. Our ability to provide multiple services; such as environmental site assessment, vac-truck services, hazardous materials management, spill response, and asbestos abatement simplifies projects for our clients, Carr said. Building on the success of the last 25 years, Allieds future looks bright. We are definitely proud of our longevity, 25 years is a great milestone, Carr said. But were always looking forward. Last year [2011] was one of our best, and 2012 is forecasted to be even stronger. We have a great core group of employees, and a very loyal client base, which continues to grow. I have no doubt that Allied will be celebrating its

50th anniversary in 2037. About Allied Environmental Services, Inc. Allied Environmental Services, Inc. (Allied) is a leading environmental consulting and contracting firm with offices in Lima and Toledo. For 25 years, Allied has provided professional environmental management solutions to private industry, property owners, lenders, municipalities, schools, and hospitals. Allied specializes in hazardous materials management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning (vac-truck and hydroblasting services), asbestos abatement, underground storage tank closure, Phase I and II ESA, and air quality testing. For more information, visit allied-environmental.com.

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PHI DELTA THETA Fraternity members invited guests to watch the Superbowl XLVI at their Fraternity house Sunday. The New York Giants won against New England Patriots.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms are due in February, but the benefits lie with students who fill them out early. Students who fill out FAFSA forms have a higher chance at getting the best loans and grants offered, University officials said. Feb. 15 is the soft deadline and students can fill out forms early, said Eric Bucks, associate director of Financial Aid. Students can also complete forms after. We wont reject forms if past this soft deadline. Bucks said students begin filling them out at the first of the year

through fall, and then fall through spring with no cutoff. When students complete the FAFSA form, provided through fafsa. ed.gov, they are notified about what they qualify for in terms of grants and loans. The amount of money granted depends on the students financial situation. FAFSA offers many different grants and loans including Federal Perkins Loan, Direct Stafford Loan and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. You can find more details about these loans and others at studentaid.ed.gov.

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Were proud of our thriving community and proud to have played a part in Delphos growth for over 100 years! Bunge extends a special congratulations to the community. It took a great deal of support, cooperation, and hard work from a lot of people for Delphos to grow and prosper, and were proud that in a small way Bunge and its employees were a part of it all. Bunge, like Delphos, has a heritage of growth and a future to share. And, like this community, we plan to continue our vitally important role and to grow in service. Were glad that it will happen right in Delphos!

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Dave Allemeier Shawn Allemeier Robert Andrews Robert Baldauf Todd Barnhart Justic Brown Gary Carter Tony Carter Terry Eickholt

At Bunges Delphos Plant, were part of a vital industry that provides a reliable market for growers and offers key products used in agriculture and the food industry. Bunge is one of the nations oldest and largest soybean processors, and has built a reputation for quality products. Our employees maintain that reputation and have distinguished themselves by producing world class quality products at competitive prices.
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Jennings Memorial Hall on track as showcase for bicentennial

March 2012 BY NANCY SPENCER nspencer@delphosherald.com FORT JENNINGS Work has been underway for more than a year on Memorial Hall in Fort Jennings. Spearheaded by the Jennings Memorial Association and the Jennings Historical Society, numerous volunteers have lent their skill and craftsmanship to preserve the hall for future generations. The work has included furnace repair; removal of items from the basement; sorting through items stored in the hall; roof repair; refinishing of woodwork in the meeting room; reconfiguration of the restroom facilities; repair of masonry chimneys/tuckpointing; rewiring the entire first floor; restoration of original woodwork in the meeting room, foyer and restroom hallway; multimedia service provided to meeting room and hall upstairs for speakers, cable and Internet; new drywall applied to all ceilings in meeting room, restrooms and hallway; all new drywall finished; wall repair completed in meeting room, restrooms and hallway; painting of meeting room, restrooms and hallway; windows in meeting room repaired; the removal of all cast iron sewer lines;

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I will be happy to see all the historical items and artifacts be displayed and appreciated. Theres a story to be told; you cant read the book until you open it. Thats what were doing here. Were opening the book.
Dr. Wes Klir and refurbishing 22 windows on the second floor. Weve had supplies, labor and equipment donated for the hall restoration, Dr. Wes Klir, association president, said. The community and surrounding ones have come together to see this monument refurbished for everyones use. The township trustees have been invaluable in the project, also. Ted Verhoff has built wooden cases to display

historical items and Swick Construction has fabricated frames to showcase blueprints and more. Klir and his band of volunteers hope to have the hall near completion by the villages bicentennial celebration in August. The hall will play an integral part in that celebration. The plan for the bicentennial includes a military museum. Our own artifacts will be on display and we have some War of 1812 items, some Spanish-American War items, World War I items and I hope to enhance that with some loan items from the Putnam County Historical Society and theyve already given me the green light on that, he said. Ideally, Id also like to have some display items from the members of the community to bring our military display a local flavor. He believes the county historical museums military display is too small because of a lack of space. He would like to forge a partnership of some sort so as to keep loan items on permanent display. I would like this to become, not an offshoot and not necessarily the responsibility of the Putnam County Historical Society, but be a place where we can exhibit

The Jennings Memorial is a war monument constructed in Fort Jennings by joint efforts of Jennings Township, the Village of Fort Jennings, the State of Ohio and the Jennings Memorial Association. It was erected in 1916 to commemorate Lt. Colonel William Jennings and his men who, under the direction of General William Henry Harrison, constructed an outpost in Fort Jennings that served as a vital part of the supply line for troops in the War of 1812. some of those items. Id like to see part of it become a military museum and the other portion of the downstairs, were going to have fixed up for some activities during the bicentennial, one of which will be a fort-building contest that will be sponsored throughout the whole weekend of the bicentennial, he said. So, there will be tables and items set up for kids to come in. What we essentially are doing is I have some local people who dabble in hobby carpentry coming in and were going to actually fabricate Lincoln-log-type building material for kids to come in and make their own construction of what they feel the fort should have or would have looked like; there will be judging for that at the end of the weekend. The Jennings Memorial is a war monument constructed in Fort Jennings by joint efforts of Jennings Township, the Village of Fort Jennings, the State of Ohio and the Jennings Memorial Association. It was erected in 1916 to commemorate Lt. Colonel William Jennings and his men who, under the direction of General William Henry Harrison, constructed an outpost in Fort Jennings that served as a vital part of the supply line for troops in the War of 1812. In the 1940s and 1950s, the hall has served as a multifunctional facility. There arent too many people I have talked to who havent either attended a function here in the past or used the hall for one. In the 1940s and 50s, this was the place to hold an event. Weve learned that nearly 60 percent of all weddings in the county were held here. Weve also had people tell us they would like to hold an anniversary party here since they were married here. The response and support of the project has been overwhelming and humbling, Dr. Klir said. For the long run, Klir would like to see the hall house a permanent military museum to honor veterans from Fort Jennings and provide a meeting room available to the community. I will be happy to see all the historical items and artifacts be displayed and appreciated, he said. Theres a story to be told; you cant read the book until you open it. Thats what were doing here. Were opening the book. The Jennings Memorial Association is taking orders for personalized brick pav-

All 22 windows on the second floor were removed, scraped, putties, painted and the glass was reglazed. The 1916 lighting was also refurbished.

ers to line the sides of the walk that leads to the front entrance of Memorial Hall in Fort Jennings through March 31. The pavers will line the walk to the front entrance of the hall. Pavers are two sizes, 4x8 inches and 8x8 inches. The smaller bricks can be engraved with up to 12 characters on each of three lines for $100; the larger paver can be engraved with up to 12 characters on each of six lines for $200. Order forms are available from Dr. Wes Klir, Pat Klir or at the hall and can be mailed with a check made out to Jennings Memorial Association to Pat Klir, 16952 Road 20P, Fort Jennings OH 45844. For any further information, comments or to be put on the mailing list for the Jennings Memorial Association please contact: Wesley A. Klir, M.D., Chief Officer, Jennings Memorial Association at 419-286-2257 or e-mail wjklir@bright.net. Financial contributions can be made out to the Jennings Memorial Association and can be mailed to: Deb Birkemeier, treasurer, Jennings Memorial Association, 21126 Rd. 22, Fort Jennings OH 45844.

The Jennings Memorial Association is taking orders for personalized brick pavers to line the sides of the walk that leads to the front entrance of Memorial Hall in Fort Jennings through March 31. The pavers will line the walk to the front entrance of the hall.

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Elida Local Schools continue to meet challenges head-on

BY STACY TAFF staff@delphosherald.com ELIDA- Elida Local School District has kept busy over the last few years, replacing its old high school building, earning and retaining its Excellent rating and making sacrifices wherever possible to save money. With the doors of the new 169,000-square-foot, stateof-the-art high school building opened this year, Elida has been going through an adjustment period. One of the biggest things for us this year was the move into the new building. With all of the planning and preparation we did last year it was a smooth transition, Superintendent Don Digila said. The next hurdle was the new technology we installed in the building, learning how to use that and incorporate it into our lesson design. Changes have also been made in the other buildings in the district, due to the closing of the kindergarten building in Gomer. Were working on moving our fifth grade over to the middle school and doing some renovations to allow that move, Diglia said. That should leave some space at the elementary for the kindergarten students to move in after we close Gomer as part of our four-year cost reduction plan. On the subject of cost reduction, Digia says Elida is saving money by rehiring internally after staff and faculty retire. Were working on how positions can be incorporated to avoid replacing a person who retires, he said. For example, our elementary principal is retiring and instead of hiring someone to replace him, were moving Faith Cummings over there to cover that position. That eliminates a position over at the central office. We also have one person retiring from each of the buildings, elementary, middle school and high school, and none of them will be replaced, he continued. We are re-hiring internally for those positions. Mr. Kiracofe, principal at Gomer, wont be replaced obviously. Were trying to stretch our dollar as best we can. Recent developments have raised the bar for school districts looking to maintain or improve their grades on the state and local report cards. Governor Kasich recently unveiled his Mid-Biennium Review of the budget, which was about 3,000 pages and as expected, it contains several reform plans that will directly affect us, he said. The report cards will now use an A-F letter system and it will become more difficult for a district to earn an A or excellent rating. Diglia says Elida is working rigorously on its curriculum to address these new challenges.

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Ottoville teaching to tech savvy iGeneration

BY NANCY SPENCER nspencer@delphosherald.com

Were working on our core standards for all grades K-12, making the transition into the new curriculum that will be used in a couple years, he said. Were also staying heavily involved with Race to the Top and the Ohio Improvement Process to help us get ready for the

changes. Thats going to be huge. Were working on what were teaching and how were teaching it so we can do better on those assessments. Diglia says they hope the new high school building offers a better atmosphere for success than the old one.

Research shows that when you move students into a new building, disciplinary issues go down and test scores go up, he said. Since our move into the new high school our discipline issues have definitely gone down. Hopefully well also see a rise in test scores.

OTTOVILLE With advances in technology moving at the speed of a keypad stroke, educators are often faced with the task of keeping up theyre students certainly are. Move over Millennials, the iGeneration is here. Faced with students who are more familiar with the newest technology than

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engineers using iPads on the job sites. Ottoville has used RttR and REAP Grant funds to purchase 33 iPads for teachers and 60 more to fill two mobile computer labs for students. The RttT funds have also provided professional development for teachers so they can use the iPads for instruction. Ottovilles goal is to every senior in the class of 2016 leave with an iPad.

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We are also looking to textbook apps for the iPad, Mangas said. They are less expensive than the textbooks. With this in mind, the textbook may find itself permanently on the shelf. Education itself is also changing to adapt to technology. Classrooms that once used only face-to-face instruction will see blendedlearning and flip-learning. Blended-learning joins the classroom with computers and flip-learning allows students to work at their own pace. Flip-learning has students viewing lessons online at home and when they come to the classroom, the instructor sees where they are and allows those on pace to move forward while giving those who need it extra help, Mangas said. This allows for a better use of instruction time and students can go at their own rate, which is ideal for most. Technology Coordinator

Shelley Mumaw is also behind this thrust of instructional modification. Shelley coordinated several meetings weve had with Defiance High School, who is already doing all this, and got us going in the right direction, Mangas said. She is really on top of things and makes sure we are

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Kitchens Inc., in business since 1972, specializes in designing and remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. General Manager Charlie Wilkin and Designer Lori Dasher have a combined experience of 65-plus years. Whether you want to just update your countertops, completely remodel your kitchen or redo your bathroom, they will work with you from the begin-

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Alexander & Bebout, Inc., established in 1965 by Tom Alexander and Gene Bebout, is celebrating their 47th year in business. In 1970 they signed on as a Butler Builder and built their first Butler building at on 10098 West Lincoln Highway, home of their present offices and warehouses. Bebout retired in 1989 leaving the business operations to Alexander and his wife Sylvia, who has managed the office since the corporation was formed. The general contractor currently employs 50+ people. From site selection to preliminary drawings to final design and construction, they can handle every phase of your next building project. This can take weeks off your project schedule. Alexander & Bebout has continued to offer innovative design and can handle a full range of construction capabilities. They continue to stay at the forefront of design and construction technology. Along with Butler Mfg., they can provide innovative building solutions to meet their clients needs. They build commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings and pride themselves on their excellent reputation. Quality employees and happy customers make their business unique. Their reputation is a result of these two factors. When you have

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ning stages, thru the design and decision process, to the finished product. Their experience enables them to work with you to determine exactly what you want and the best way to achieve the end result you desire. Computer generated drawings, which allow you to see your thoughts and ideas come to life, make the decision making process completely painless.

Free estimates allow you to know up front exactly how much your project will cost. Kitchens, Inc. offers three cabinet lines, Pennville, Kemper & Bridgewood, each having three to five different price lines. They also handle laminate, solid surface and granite counter-

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tops along with American Standard and Delta products to satisfy your fixture and faucet needs. The 90-plus years combined experience of the three installers employed by Kitchens, Inc., guarantees an expert installation and your complete satisfaction with each and

every project. Their installers can handle any plumbing, electrical or carpentry skills required to complete your project. Kitchens, Inc. is also a Brand Source Dealer carrying a complete line of General Electric and Hotpoint appliances washers and dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, microwaves (both countertop and built-in models),

ranges, cooktops and wall ovens. The Brand Source affiliation allows Kitchens, Inc. to be extremely price competitive. They can deliver your appliance at your convenience and dispose of your old one. Visit their showroom at 10098 Lincoln Hwy., Van Wert and talk to Lori or Charlie. They will help you get the kitchen and/or bathroom of your dreams.

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competent, professional people working with the best building systems, the second factor naturally follows - Happy Customers! Over the last 46 years, Alexander & Bebout has satisfied the building needs of their clients repeatedly. They are extremely proud of this accomplishment. The construction industry is moving toward a green future. More recycled products along with reduced waste and enhanced energy modeling BIM technology is really allowing designers and owner defined building models not only for construction but also for system control and maintenance. Alexander & Bebout also tries to support the community in as many ways as possible. Whether it be hiring local subcontractors, donating time and or monies to local charities, or supporting local schools and agencies. Anyone interested in discussing building projects should contact their offices at 419-238-9567. You can also email them at info@ alexanderbebout.com.

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Fort Jennings School using RttT for technology

BY MIKE FORD mford@delphosherald.com FORT JENNINGS Excellence in education often takes place only after state hurdles have been overcome, such as unfunded state mandates. Thanks to federal dollars spearheaded by President Barack Obama to the tune of $100,000 over four years, teachers here are integrating smart phones into the curriculum. Superintendent Nick Langhals is glad his district doesnt have to use local dollars for iPad Touches, which enhance students learning experience. Jennings has been graded by the state as an Excellent school for 10 years and Langhals says the program plays a role. Fort Jennings is blessed with great students, great teachers, a great community and great support all around. This helps us maintain our Excellent ranking but it also helps to have Race to the Top money because it gives us a chance to do some extra little things that werent in the budget, he said. Those little things enables us to reach that many more kids in areas they need or with a different style of learning or a different delivery. Race to the Top allows us to expand on things we already do, as well as take it to the next level by offering more devices and a little more technology in the classroom, as well as upgrading our wireless system. Race to the Top funds have also been utilized for teachers professional development and Langhals is hoping to expand the program even further. Were also in the process of researching a 1-to-1 initiative for teachers and students with the use of iPads. This entails an in-house application process where we ask teachers how many would like to have an iPad assigned to them for use in the classroom; how many of them think it would benefit them and how they could enhance their lessons. Were getting great feedback and wed like to assign every teacher an iPad by the end of the school year, Langhals said. Next year, wed like to start a 1-to-1 with students by assigning each of them an iPad. While we have around 30 teachers, when you start talking about assigning them to students, it gets more difficult. We have around 200 students in the high school, so were looking at starting it at a certain grade level and phase it in so that in a couple more years, everybody in the high school will have an iPad. Langhals added that while some schools are conducting similar programs with lap-

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The Van Wert County Foundation has provided financial assistance to Delphos, as well as Van Wert and Paulding counties since 1925. That summer, the buildings at the Marsh Foundation were soon to be dedicated. The endowment caused considerable conversation when Mr. Marshs will was probated. Several other prominent Van Wert citizens had died, leaving estates but no relatives in the area. As a result, their assets were distributed to relatives scattered across the country. In the summer of 1925, a conversation took place between local bankers Frank Leslie and LaDoyt Brumback and attorney Kerns Wright that led to the foundations formation. The concept was to provide means for establishing a living bequest or trust so the income could be used for constructive programs that would benefit the community forever. Although the foundation was established in 1925, the first bequest was not received until 1934 and the first distribution wasnt granted until 1938. Since then, many bequests have been received and the assets have grown until the principal assets of the foundation at the end of 2007 exceeded $42 million. These funds came from over 125 donors and are held and managed in perpetuity. Each trust is left to the foundation and is established as a separate memorial fund with a name requested by the donor. The principal is kept in tact and only income is used for grants. Through 2007, the foundation made grants to various organizations totaling $22,560,801.44. A significant part of the

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grants are for college scholarships. In the year 2007 $416,425 in scholarship grants were made to 280 students. The foundation is classified by the IRS as a 501 c (3) public charity that allows donors to receive the maximum income tax credits allowed by law. A major initiative was undertaken by the foundation in 2005. Trustees provided the legal resources to establish the governing entity to manage the new performing arts facility. A tax-exempt supporting organization named the Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation was created and a board of directors was appointed with Paul Hoverman as executive director. The foundation provided the resources and guidance for the endeavor and committed in excess of $3M for construction and initial operating costs. The facility opened in early 2007. The foundation is administered by 15 trustees who serve without compensation. Since 1925, 53 men and women have served as trustees, who are selected from those with legal, financial, industrial, business and agricultural backgrounds. Anyone interested in establishing a donor fund with the foundation should contact Executive Secretary Larry Wendel at 419238-1743 or by e-mail at vwcf@bright.net.

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The VWCF granted $14,500.00 to YWCA for YWCA Supportive Housing Program, repairs, maintenance and to purchase a new van. This grant was made possible by the William J. Flickinger, Julia M. & Lawrence Bert Strete and Wayne & Anna Lee Cryer Funds. Pictured are VWCF Executive Secretary, Larry L. Wendel and YWCA Executive Director, Stacy Looser.

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The VWCF granted $3,000.00 to Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District to continue and expand educational programming for school children in Van Wert City Schools, Crestview Local Schools, Lincolnview Local Schools and the St. Marys Parochial School. This grant was made possible by the John D. and Nellie S. Ault Fund. Pictured are VWCF Trustee Clair Dudgeon & Justin Wagner of the VWSWCD.

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Van Wert County Hospital ER Project

The VWCF granted $50,000.00 to Van Wert County Hospital for the Van Wert County Hospital ER Project. This grant was made possible by the Julia M. and Lawrence Bert Strete, Oscar and Norma C. Feigert, Alice B. Andersen, Oscar J. Scaer, Russell and Dorothy Gilliland Fund and James A. and Minnie C. Kesler Funds. Picture are VWCF Trustee, Andy Czajkowski and VWCH Trustee Jon Bagley.

City schools adapting to new standards

BY MIKE FORD mford@delphosherald.com DELPHOS As part of federal education reform, the state has issued new expectations set by the Ohio Department of Education. These relate to the curriculum and are commonly known as core standards, or common core. They are focused on math and English at each grade level and Ohio is one of many states awarded Race to the Top funds for promising to adopt the standards and teach them by the fall of 2014. Race to the Top grants $25,000 per year for four years. While other districts are utilizing the money to enhance education with added technology, Interim Superintendent Frank Sukup says the local district is focused on adapting to the new standards. Were in the planning stages right now and will be doing some of the things that will be required and were working them in as far as assessments and all of those things are concerned. So, were working them in and using Race to the Top for professional development and the things that go with the assessments, testing and things of that nature that weve got to get up to speed on, he said. Were going to look to see if we can get some technology purchased but thats on the back burner. States that adopt the new common core standards are also changing their state testing systems to match. The Ohio Department of Education currently issues ratings such as Excellent with Distinction, Excellent and Effective but are expected to switch to the letter-grade system schools issue students. Districts dont have any official information through state channels yet, so they havent been able to respond but Sukup is confident they will be able to adapt because teachers are so accustomed to being flexible in the never-ending race to keep up with all state and federal changes. Were working to get involved in meeting the common core standards by doing everything we can; were basically improving the quality of education offered here in the city schools, he conLloyds Auto Service in Van Wert serviccluded. es all makes and models of cars and trucks including brakes, air conditioning, tires and custom exhaust. Open from 8a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday though Friday, Lloyds Auto Service has been doing business in Van Wert for 27 years. The company is owned and operated by Lee Berry, who took over the business in 2005 and began offering complete auto and

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