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Saluting Graduates from: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2012
Delphos Jefferson • Delphos St. John’s CONGRATULATIONS TO • Columbus Grove 2012 • Kalida THE CLASS OF • Fort Jennings • Lincolnview CONGRATULATIONS • Van Wert • Elida • Crestview • Ottoville TO THE CLASS OF 2012 • Spencerville • Baby to Graduation
May 2012 A Special Graduation Supplement To The Delphos Herald

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2A - The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

Fort Jennings Class of 2012

Jason Berelsman

Gina Clay

Andrea Heitmeyer

Troy Hellman

Jason Hemker

Cassandra Kaverman

Megan Kehres

Jennifer Koester

Jeremy Kohli

Tanya Korte

Adam Krietemeyer

Jacob McElroy

Nolan Niedert

Ethan Schimmoeller

Jeremy Schimmoeller

Aaron Schnipke

Morgan Schroeder

Zachary Schuerman

Peter Van Loo

Nicholas Verhoff

Kelsey Von Lehmden

Cody Warnecke

Tyler Wiedeman

Brian Wurst

Not Pictured: Philip Steman

Fort Jennings Graduation was held Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. in the High School Gym.

photos by Photography by Mac

The Fort Jennings State Bank
“the bank of choice”

460 W. Fourth, Ft. Jennings

Ft. Jennings Propane
Jeff, Pat, Marge, Dave & Roy Since 1965

GOOD LUCK GRADUATES!

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ENTIRE CLASS OF 2011
•All Your Plumbing Needs •Central Heating & Air Conditioning •Humidifiers & Air Monitors & Cleaners 24 Hour Residential & Emergency Service Commercial

419-286-2775

120 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings 419-286-2527 www.fjsb.com

Ted Verhoff Builders & Cabinetry
•New Homes •Custom Cabinetry & Molding

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Ft. Jennings, Ohio Ph. 419-286-2480

24 Hour Emergency Service

RELIABLE
PLUMBING & HEATING
205 W. 2nd St., Delphos

T smart 419-695-2921 he way to save . . .
Safe. Sound. Secure.® annuities from Auto-Owners Insurance.

OH LIC 24196

Dickman Insurance Agency
Call or visit us 10790 Elida Rd., Delphos, OH

229•7406
702 N. Cable Road at Allentown

LIMA

695•8964
903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Road

DELPHOS

365 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings, Ohio 45844 800-899-3447 or 419-286-3345 “Your local internet service provider”

Town Name • 555-555-5555 website

AGENCY NAME 419-692-2236

Jim & Karen Dickman

ANDY NORTH

1122 Elida Ave. (East Towne Plaza) DELPHOS, OHIO 45833 Bus. (419) 695-0660 1-800-335-7799 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Chrysler H Dodge H Jeep, Inc.
190 W. Third St., Ottoville, Ohio 45876 419-453-7827 Jim Rhodes, Manager

KNIPPEN

VANCREST of Delphos
Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
www.vancrest.com One of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” from US News & World Report 2010, 2011, 2012

800 West Fifth St. • Delphos, OH 419-695-4976 or 1-800-464-8434 www.knippenchrysler.com

Tuxedo Rental - Wedding Invitations Specialize in weddings with live or silk flowers, also funerals, corsages, arrangements and all special occasions. Jeff Will, Owner

Ph. 419-286-2844

Flower Fort

1425 East Fifth St. Delphos • 419-695-2871

Ft. Jennings

DELPHOS
THE

Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869

HERALD

405 N. Main St., Delphos, Ohio 419-695-0015 www.delphosherald.com

The Herald 2012 Graduation Section – 3A

Ottoville Mutual Telephone Co. and OTEC Communication Co.
245 W. Third St. Ottoville 419-453-3324

GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2012!

Niedecken Insurance Agency
Box 458 161 W. Canal Street Ottoville 419-453-3448 or 888-321-7269

Congratulations & Good Luck!

GM - Ford - Chrysler Classic Cars - Free Estimates
Insurance & Extended Warranty Available.
CERTIFIED

419-453-3620 • Mobile - 419-236-2765
15282 Rd. 25 N. Ottoville, OH 45827

Geise Transmission, Inc.

“Your Car and Truck Collision Specialist” 24074 State Route 224E - Box 306 Ottoville, Ohio 45876

Mark’s Auto Body
(419) 453-2241

Denny Geise Owner

GOOD LUCK GRADUATES!

“Quality Construction for Quality People”

General Contractors

Ottoville Class of 2012

17359 State Route 66, Ottoville, Ohio Phone: 419-453-3825 Fax: 419-453-3025 www.millercontractinggroup.com

Ottoville Lumber Co. Inc.
Ph. 419-453-3335

123 E. Main St., Ottoville, Ohio Phone 419-453-3424

Schnipke Photography
Ray Wannemacher Construction
152 Westwood Drive, Ottoville, Ohio 45876 Shop: (419) 453-2602

The Ottoville class of 2012 graduated Sunday, May 20, 1 p.m. at the Ottoville High School Gym

• New Homes • Remodeling • Masonry

Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep, Inc.
800 West Fifth St., Delphos, OH 419-695-4976 or 1-800-464-8434
www.knippenchrysler.com

KNIPPEN

The Fort Jennings State Bank
“the bank of choice” 120 E. Main St., Ottoville 419-453-2527 www.fjsb.com

Village Market

FREE CHECKING
FOR STUDENTS
NO SERVICE CHARGE NO PER CHECK CHARGE

The Ottoville Bank Co.

Finest in Foods Groceries - Meats - Pizza Ph. 419-453-3311 Ottoville

Thomas Siefker D.D.S.
125 W. Main St., Box 250 Ottoville, Ohio 45876 Telephone (419) 453-3000

190 W. Third St., Ottoville, Ohio 45876 419-453-7827 Jim Rhodes, Manager

Town & Country Flowers
229•7406
702 N. Cable Road at Allentown LIMA

CONGRATULATIONS MARISSA NIENBERG & ALL THE GRADS!

695•8964
903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Road

DELPHOS

5 Locations to serve you ...

Area Wide Delivery

201 Fourth St., P.O. Box 456, Ottoville 419-453-6506
ALSO...Lima • Ottawa • Bluffton • Columbus Grove

CUT & CURL BARN & TANNING KR MASSAGE 135 Otto St. Ottoville, OH 419-453-3432

Congratulations Seniors!
161 W. Third St. Ph. 419-453-3313

OTTOVILLE, 419-453-3043 Wings, Pizza, Sandwiches, & Beer
ANDY NORTH
1122 Elida Ave. (East Towne Plaza) DELPHOS, OHIO 45833 Bus. (419) 695-0660 1-800-335-7799 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

www.ottovillebank.com

Congrats 131 Progressive Dr. Ph. 419-453-3251 •Precision Machining •Jigs & Fixtures Class of *Machine Shop Service 2012!

Miller Precision Industries, Inc.

Family Restaurant & Catering
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Specials
167 W. Canal St., Downtown Ottoville 419-453-3512 GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE SENIORS

Dew Drop Inn
26992 Rd. 27 Ottoville, OH (419) 453-3445

J L Wannemacher Sales & Service

Congratulations! We are proud of you.

VANCREST of Delphos
www.vancrest.com One of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” from US News & World Report 2010, 2011, 2012

Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

2070946

200 Progressive Drive P.O. Box 549 Ottoville, Ohio 45876

Progressive stamPing inc.
419-453-1111 Fax: 419-453-2323

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Your Touchstone Energy® Cooperative

1425 East Fifth St. Delphos • 419-695-2871

Corner 3rd & Canal St., Ottoville Ph. 419-453-3339
Parts Store

Express Mart A & D Tire

419-399-5015 • Toll free: 800-686-2357
SERVING OVER 12,900 MEMBERS IN PAULDING • PUTNAM • VAN WERT DEFIANCE COUNTIES IN OHIO ADAMS & ALLEN COUNTIES IN INDIANA

Joel D. Knerr,
P.O. Box 249, 290 E. Third St., Ottoville Telephone 419-453-3321

m.D., FaaFP Family Practice

Paulding Putnam Electric is pleased to announce the release of www.TogetherWeSave.com, a website devoted to giving home owners tips on how to save on their electric bill

Office Hours by Appointment

4A – The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

ELIDA BULLDOGS
Josh Alberts Jordan Anderson Ashley Armstrong Joshua Ballard Stephanie Barber Andrea Beery Paul Beery Sierra Benjamin

Gregory Bennett

Eric Biedenharn

Kelsey Bimer

Colin Blymyer

Trey Bowman

Ryan Bown

Elizabeth Boyle

Jared Breitigan

Keaton Brenneman

Craig Bridge

Diamond Brown

Joseph Burnett

Theran Carroll

Jaden Carter

Teresa Cillii

Caitlynn Covey

Brandon Crawford

Joshua Dawson

Zachary Donley

Ian Dukehart

Samuel Dunlap

Ashley Ebeling

Drew Edwards

Jordan Eickholt

Jennifer Eilerman

Michael Ellerbrock

Austin Etzler

Corissa Evans

Mitchell Evans

Bailey Ewen

Ashley Follrod

Heidi Fried

Derek Frieson

Bryant Gladen

Keaton Greeley

Zachary Green

Connor Grogg

Jessica Guerrero

Chelsea Hafer

Joshua Haller

Alexandra Hambleton

Mackenzie Hampshire

Tra Hankins

Michelle Hartzog

Brittney Hawkey

Timothy HIll

Thu Hoang

Klaynesha Ingram

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

Taj Jackson

Nathan Jenkins

Donavon Jones

Bryce Kauffman

Breanna Kelly

Joshua Kemper

Neidert’s Mowers
Ariens, Gravely, ExMark, Redmax 507 E. Kiracofe (Rt. 309) Elida, OH 45807 419-331-LAWN

Sales & Service

The Flower loFT
4611 Elida Road, Lima, OH 45807 (419) 331-4426

Clay E. Carnes
General Managers

FLOWERS & GIFTS

Elida Auto Service
24 Hour Towing Service Stop in and see us for all your automotive repairs.

612 E. Kiracofe Avenue, Elida, Ohio 45807 (419) 331-2301 Formerly Elida 76

Congratulations Ryan!

LIMA PIPE ORGAN COMPANY
(419) 331-5461
New Organs – Restorations – Rebuilding – Additions Service Contract Larry Holycross Tom Holycross Jim Holycross Tom Densel

Holycross Bros.

Masterson Store
Your Ace Hardware Store
3720 Elida Road Ph. 419-331-3633 Auto, Home & Farm Supplies

check out www.DominionGasChoice.com 1-800-362-2764

P.O. BOX 3023 ELIDA, OHIO 45807

Ph. (419) 331-4372 Fax (419) 331-8243 www.tdinteriorsinc.com

CARPET - VINYL - CERAMIC - FLOOR TILE - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

3626 Allentown Rd., Lima, Ohio 45807

Residential / Commercial

Stop by and see our new showroom!

class of 2012
Melissa Kennedy Benjamin Kerber Samuel Kerber Cody Kerns Emily Kindle Robin Klaus Michael Lee

The Herald 2012 Graduation Section– 5A

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

Myranda Lengefeld

Joshua Line

Kayla Little

Ronnie Lloyd

Brandon Maag

Mikki Marling

Dalton Martz

Brianne Mathewson

Aubriauna Mayer

Reggie McAdams

Ashlee McDonnell

Angela McVey

Katrina Meeks

Brittany Moening

Cole Montgomery

Willie Moore

Kaitlyn Morrisey

Andrew Myers

William Neeley II

Jeremy Newby

Shelby Newland

Abigail Orians

Cody Ostrowski

Kayla Painter

Miranda Paris

Brandyn Paullin

Erin Quaintance

Christopher Radebaugh

Alaonna Remy

Heather Rhine

Ganesh Samaroo

Brooke Schimpf

Kyle Schimpf

Myriah Schimpf

Cody Schoonover

Alexander Shaw-Roberts

Alexis Shaw-Roberts

Zachary Siefker

Paige Slusher

Janyssa Smith

Kelsey Smith

Destiny Swartz-Harner

Nathan Thatcher

Monica Tieu

Adam Troyer

Casey Troyer

Nicholas Truesdale

Jana Turrentine

Thomas Watters

Graduation is Sun., May 27 at 1 p.m. in the Elida Fieldhouse
Michelle Wehinger Justin Williams Shelby Williams Emily Woodruff

Want More For Your Corn?
5230 N. Grubb Rd., Elida, Ohio 45807
STAN BRENNEMAN Home: 419-339-3457 Fax: 419-339-7260 Mobile: 419-236-9759
THE

BRENNCO, INC.

Call

Lynn R. Metzger • Matthew L. Metzger• Martin Financial Strategies R. Hopkins

M

Metzger Financial Services

KIM BRENNEMAN Home: 419-339-3127 Mobile: 419-236-3347

702 N. Cable Road at Allentown

229•7406

LIMA

903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Rd.

695•8964

DELPHOS

Personal • Business

1337 North Cable Road. Lima, Ohio 45805

DELPHOS HERALD
Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869

Everything you need for a job well done.

419-225-6067 • Fax: 419-225-6105
www.metzgerfinancialservices.com

Rental • Sales
3610 Elida Road Lima, Ohio 45807 Phone: 419-228-1125 Fax: 419-222-7330 Website: RentLima.com

405 N. Main St., Delphos, Ohio 419-695-0015 www.delphosherald.com

419-331-6644
www.westernsizzlinoflima.com/

2721 ELIDA RD. LIMA

Seniors Not Pictured: Nicole Arnold Chelseaa Marie Bell Christopher David Biederman Danielle Renee Bowman Aaron T. Butler Lawrence Christopher Cunningham Jr. Ronald L. DiNardo Tyler B. Dunlap Andrea Katelyn Fletcher Jarred Michael Fought Ja’Quayla Monique Herron Katelynn Renee Hicks Stephanie Kahlee Hipsher Joseph Preston Hunter Matthjew J. Iten Zachary Kohler Sarah Elizabeth Long Desirae Jenae Luster Michael McDonald Donta Lamar McNeal

Brandon J. Mowery Maurio Anson Musgrove II Brittany Renee Nolan Ja’Quaes Raheem Owens Jamie Lynn Patterson Cory A. Royster Nicole Angelique Salmons Rashad Amon Sanchez Shane Douglas Sandlin Dallas Ezry Schrader Lindsay Kay Sherard Steven Michael Shockey Edward Devon Small, Jr. Timothy Lee Smock, Jr. Airica Renee Stebleton Michelle Ann Steed Briana Marie Taylor Kayla Beth Warner Alisha Lové Washington Reighn Taylor Waters Alexus Mequise Whirl Blake Alec Zimmermam

6A – The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

Delphos Jefferson Class of 2012

Ryan Acosta

Taylor Aldrich

Kyle Anspach

Devan Bellmann

Cassidy Bevington

Brandon Bigelow

Derek Blackburn

Kennedy Boggs

Jared Boop

David Brassell

Dylan Brinkman

Robert Brown

Nadine Clarkson

George Closson

Tyron DeWitt

Hayley Drerup

Nick Dunlap

Darren Edinger

Kellen Elwer

Jesstin Foust

Samantha Foust

Phillip Frye
107 E. Second St. Delphos
Serving breakfast at 7am daily

Kayla Garrison

Alex Garza

Tony George

Megan Gilden

662 Elida Ave., Delphos

419-692-0007

419-692-7976 Famous for our pork tenderloins!

BEER - WINE - LIQUOR - FINE FOOD

Open Daily 5:00 am to 9:00 pm

TRY OUR PIZZA

The Point Marathon & Hickory Pit BBQ
1150 Elida Rd. Delphos 419-695-1BBQ (1227)

CONGRATS GRADS
Delphos

24086 State Route 697 P.O. Box 393, Delphos, Ohio 45833 Phone: 419-692-6022

TOLEDO MOLDING & DIE, INC.

Hardware & Rental
242 N. Main St. Ph. 419-692-0921
Mon.-Fri. 8-7:30 Sat. 8-5

PEAK COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER
333 North Street • Delphos
(across from swimming pool)

150 W. Fifth St., Delphos (corner of Fifth and Canal)

Harter & Schier Va NA MA T I C Funeral Home
701 Ambrose Drive Delphos, Ohio
Locally Owned and Operated 209 W. Third St. 419-692-8055

419-692-3488

134 East Third St., Delphos, OH 45833 Dr. John Grone Dr. Lois Spangler 419-692-0010

Combs & Company
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
3610 Elida Rd. Lima, Ohio 419-879-4012

419-692-BACK (2225) Dr. Jay M. DeWitt

SPECTACULAR ADVENTURES
Ph. 419-692-6618 vancrest.com

(419) 695-7239 888-533-7447 www.spectacularadventures.org

151 W. Third St., Delphos, Ohio

Delphos Jefferson Class of 2012

The Herald 2012 Graduation Section – 7A

Kelsey Goodwin

Kristen Grothouse

Brandy Hall

Kyle Hamilton

Braxton Hammons

Zach Harman

Tyler Harshman

DeLannie Hicks

Lindzi Hoersten

Carla Horstman

Christian Jarman

Michael Joseph

Hannah Kleman

Shayn Klinger

Stephanie Koenig

Kecia Kramer

James Leach

Courtney Lewis

Tonjia Lindeman

Alecia Menke

Curtis Miller

Josh Miller

Tyler Miller

Evan Neubert

Clay Obermeyer

Katie Riordan

Justin Rode

Bridgette Sanders

John A. Nomina CPA
202 N. Main St. Delphos, OH 45833 (419) 692-3637

Gilden Insurance Agency
403 North Main Street Delphos, Ohio 45833 Phone 419-695-4656 or 1-800-234-9899 217 N. Market Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Phone 419-238-6580

We’re On Your Side!

email: [email protected]
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215-2220 MISC22 11/00

Delphos RestauRant equipment & supply
101 S. Main St. Delphos, Ohio 45833

Lehmann’s
130 N. Main St., Delphos
(Across from the Post Office)
Comfort Studio Gallery Summer Hours: M-F 9:5:30; Sat. 9:00-3:00; Sun. 12:00-3:00 www.lehmannsfurniture.com

On Your Side® NATIONWIDE INSURANCE

FURNITURE

“Fabrication Services”

C & J Agri Service
•Liquid Fertilizer • Parts • Seed

419-692-6651 800-526-0517 Fax 419-692-8629

660 Elida Ave., Delphos, OH 45833

419- 692- DRUG (3784) FAX: 419-692-RXRX

Phone: 419-692-0861

KRENDL MACHINE CO.
1201 Spencerville Ave. Delphos, OH 45833 Ph. 419-692-3060

Ag Lime • Chicken Litter Application Joe Wittler John Bockey John Bonifas 419-233-1432 419-296-5123 419-236-8841 13491 Converse-Roselm Rd., Venedocia, OH 45894

Triple J Application LLC

CHEVROLET • BUICK
Sale Hours: M & W 8:30 am-8 pm; T-Th-F. 8:30 am-5:30 pm; Sat. 8:30 am-1 pm

RAABE
FORD-LINCOLN
419-692-0055

1-800-589-7876
2002-2005-2007-2008-2011

11260 Elida Rd., Delphos

Visit our website at www.raabeford.com

229•7406
702 N. Cable Road at Allentown

LIMA

695•8964
903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Road

DELPHOS

•PLAY ALL OHIO LOTTERY GAMES •STATE LIQUOR AGENCY 134 East Fifth Ph. 419-692-4936

Bellmann’s Party Shop

419-692-4332

1725 E. Fifth Street, Delphos, Ohio (419) 692-3015 or Toll Free 1-888-692-3015

PITSENBARGER BELL AUTO SUPPLY
234 N. CANAL, DELPHOS, OH 45833 Phone: 419-692-1010

AUTO SUPPLY

1407 E. Main Street, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Phone: 419-523-5694

710 Elida Ave. Ph. 419-695-2931

check out www.DominionGasChoice.com 1-800-362-2764

One stop for all your graduation needs!

MARY’S A&W ROOT BEER
924 E. Fifth St. Delphos 419-695-1632
OPEN DAILY AT 10:30 AM

VFW of Ohio Charities and Walterick-Hemme VFW Post #3035 Congratulations for your accomplishments. Our best wishes for a successful future.

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES
DODIE SELLER

Off.: (419) 692-1626

HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS

Eagle Print

KNIPPEN
Chrysler•Dodge•Jeep Inc. 800 W. Fifth St., Delphos 419-695-4976 or 1-800-464-8434

ANDY NORTH

Agent 251 North Canal Street, Delphos, OH 45833

111 E. Fourth St. Delphos, OH 45833 Ph. 800-589-6950 Fax 419-695-4675 www.eagleprint.net

1122 Elida Ave. (East Towne Plaza) DELPHOS, OHIO 45833 Bus. (419) 695-0660 1-800-335-7799 www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC

8A – The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

Delphos Jefferson Class of 2012

Jeff Schleeter

Liz Schosker

Taylor Schriver

Devan Schroeder

Paige Smith

Aaron Suever

A.J. Teman

Samantha Thitoff

Liz Thompson

Justin Van Horn

Amanda Vorst

Kayla Warnecke

Derek Wiles

Nick Wolford

Marc Wollenhaupt

Graduation Wish
We wish for you a joy-filled transition from the shelter of school to the wide world of your accomplishment and success. We wish for you new, stimulating friendships, while you cherish old friends, who provide continuity and comfort. We wish for you a smooth path on your journey to your chosen destination, and as much delight in your off-road adventures as there is in reaching your goal. Congratulations, graduate! May the world embrace you, excite you, and strengthen you in everything you do!
By Joanna Fuchs

Chad Rutledge

Graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, May 26 at 9 a.m. Jefferson Middle School Auditorium
Not pictured: Kayla Sue Metzger Kendra Faye Stocklin Joan Vanschoyck

Niedecken Carry Out & Pizza
604 S. Main St., Delphos

CLARA L. HANF, CPA
Financial Advisor

Schulte Communications
Jim Schulte & Duane Schulte
14468 Landeck Rd. Delphos, Oh

Ph. 419-692-0891

T T F

419.692.4133 800.999.2701 419.692.2260

202 N. Main Street Delphos, OH 45833 [email protected] www.raymondjames.com/clarahanf

Ph. 419-695-1846

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC

Flowers On Fifth
940 E. Fifth St. Delphos, OH 45833 (419)692-6856 [email protected]
122 N. Washington St., Van Wert, Ohio www.BeeGeeRealty.com

VANCREST of Delphos
www.vancrest.com One of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” from US News & World Report 2010, 2011, 2012

Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

The Creamery
252 N. Canal, Delphos

•KENWOOD•NEXTEL•VERTE-STANDARD Two-Way Radio Systems Specialists •Cell phone amplifiers

Selling Homes, Farms, & Estates

(419) 238-5555

419-695-4450
Brent & Kathy Newland

Delphos Recreation

Center

www.delphosbowlingalley.com

939 E. Fifth, Delphos 419-692-2695

Martin Auto Service
7442 Bliss Road Elida, Ohio 45807

1425 East Fifth St. Delphos • 419-695-2871

POHLMAN BUILDERS
Mark Pohlman, Owner General Contractor Room Additions - Roofing - siding - WindoWs gARAges - BAckhoe & dump tRuck seRvice concRete WoRk
5087 GOOD RD., DELPHOS, OH

567-204-8209

419-339-7333

808 Ohio Street • Delphos, Ohio 45833 (419) 695-5655 • (419) 695-1173 Fax www.AJWoodworking.com
THE

234 S. Jefferson St. Delphos, Ohio Ph. 419-692-6010

229 E. Second St., P.O. Box 98 Delphos, OH 45833-0098 419-695-9925

LAKEVIEW Delphos Auto DELPHOS HERALD Supply 405 N. Main St., Delphos, Ohio FARMS
Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869

419-339-9084

202 W. Third St. Ph. 419-692-7085

419-695-0015 www.delphosherald.com

Kalida High School
Shaunna Basinger Levi Blake Erika Brinkman Paige Burgei Tylee Cotrell Emily Croy Eric Ellerbrock Jordan Ellerbrock

The Herald 2012 Graduation Section - 9A

Tyler Erhart

Jared Fortman

Bryce Gerding

Matthew Gerding

Neil Gerding

Tori Gerding

Amanda Giesige

Brian Good

Nick Guisinger

Tyler Heitmeyer

Brady Hermiller

Miranda Hermiller

Kendra Hoffman

Devon Hundley

Nathan Jorrey

Deanna Kahle

Eric Kahle

Ben Kaufman

Nicole Kaufman

Erika Kohls

Tyler Kortokrax

Jordan Laudick

Haley McIntyre

Brandi Merschman

Megan Meyer

Ashley Miller

Brent Miller

Andrea Nagy

Katelyn Rall

Andrew Remlinger

Austin Roebke

Connor Schmenk

Brooke Schnipke

Cody Schnipke

Benjamin Schroeder

Brian Schultz

Aaron Siebeneck

Derek Siefker

Marissa Smith

Drew Stechschulte

Austin Sybert

Alanah Tschuor

Elora Tschuor

Kevan Unverferth

Paul Utendorf

Jeremy Verhoff

Karly Westbeld

Alexis Wurth

Jared Zeller

Halie Zenz

Eric Hill President

Ben Von Der Embse Vice President

Aaron Gerding Secretary

Nathan Kortokrax Treasurer

Not Pictured: Alex Dunbar

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

Since 1957

K K & L READY MIX L Ready Mix Concrete
Check out our website www.kandlreadymix.com

ERHART-STECHSCHULTE INSURANCE AGENCY INC.
203 BROAD ST. • P.O. BOX 327 • KALIDA, OHIO 45853 CRAIG A. SCHMENK Agent ERIN M. HOFFMAN Agent Everett Schmenk Insurance Agency, Inc. Ottawa, OH 45875

ESI

Graduation is Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. in the High School Gym.
Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep, Inc.
800 West Fifth St. Delphos, OH 419-695-4976 or 1-800-464-8434 www.knippenchrysler.com

Good Luck to the Class of 2012!

Kalida

Dick’s Steak House

KNIPPEN

Salad Bar - Steak - Chicken Banquet Facilities - Catering Available Daily & Weekly Specials

Ph. 419-532-3029

All Season Lawn & Recreation
JON EDELBROCK,
Owner

Good Luck to the Class of 2012!

615 Ottawa St. (US 224 E.), Kalida,

Phone: 419-532-3343 1-888-643-9470

419-532-2622 www.allseasonlawnrec.com

Kalida

207 E. WATER ST. • KALIDA, OHIO 45853 email: [email protected] www.fortmanrv.com Ph: 419-532-3184 Fax 419-532-2184

AUTO & R.V. INC.

207 E. North St., Kalida 419-532-3234

229•7406
702 N. Cable Road at Allentown

LIMA

695•8964
903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Road

DELPHOS

808 Ohio Street • Delphos, Ohio 45833 (419) 695-5655 • (419) 695-1173 Fax www.AJWoodworking.com

of Kalida, Leipsic & Ottawa-Glandorf
“Compassionately Committed to Excellence in Customer Service!”

P.O. Box 388, 755 Ottawa Street Kalida, Ohio 45853 Main (419) 532-2961 Fax (419) 532-2962

10A – The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

SPENCERVILLE
Robert Lewis Allen Jr.
Alicia M. Ball Brandon Allen Ball Jordan Nichole Beebe McKayla Reneé Bell Daniel David Binkley Alexandra Linelle Bonnette Elijah James Bowers Jacqueline Dixie Bowsher Alexa Shea Brown Richard T. Brunswick Zachary James Bryan Austin Martin Clevenger John Robert Core Maurissa A. Cummins Brendan L. Daily Christopher Daniel Krendl Dardio Nicholas Michael Davisson

Best Wishes to the 2012 Graduates of

Joshua David Decker

Breanna M. Dunlap

Taylor C. Eichert

Zachary T. Gay

Shanna Marie German

Danelle Rae Goetz

Emily Jo Greber

Devan Rae Hanjora

Skyler T. Holmes

Jenifer Michele Hughes

Nikki Marie Hughes

Cassandra Ann Johnson

Kylie M. Johnson

Brandon Michael Keiber

Otis Bell King

Kathryn Claire Kuchefski

Dylan M. A. Layman

Kasey Philip Lee

Kelli Morgan Ley

Austin J. Lotz

Cameron Lucas

Joseph Charles Mark

Brandon Thomas Meyer

Samantha Eileen Meyer

Cortney Sue Miller

Mackenzie Lee Brenek Miller

Niko W. Molina

Sebastian Domino David Moneer

Lindsay Marie Nolan

Danielle Ellen Lee Oakes

Tiffany Jean Osting

Eleishea N. Pierce

Jennifer Leigh Post

Morgan Kay Pugh

Jared Patrick Rex

Joel Allen Rider

Cory Jacob Rieman

Caitlin Elizabeth Roberts

Austin R. Schleeter

Joshua Settlemire

Tyler John Shumate

Jonathon David Simpkins

Kelsey Sue Smart

Nate Stidham

Casey M. Storer

Photos not available: Calvin Grigsby, Sierra Love Holbrook, Kayla M. Reier, Erica Rachel Rice, Corey Allen Wreede

Austin Tyler Swartz

Kaytlynn Marie Warnecke

Toby Wayne Williams

Matthew B. Youngpeter

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Graduation is Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. in the high school competition gym.

Elegant Designs
FULL SERVICE FLORIST
www.spencervilleflorist.com

419-647-4584

Fresh Flowers • Funerals • Weddings Balloons & more 732 E. Fourth St. • Spencerville

MPH Insurance Agency, Inc.
Office Phone (419) 647-4051 Fax 647-6724
Steve Paulus, Troy Perry, Steve Smith, Rick Homan 121 N. Broadway, Spencerville, OH 45887

Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep, Inc.
800 West Fifth St., Delphos, OH 419-695-4976 or 1-800-464-8434
www.knippenchrysler.com

KNIPPEN

419-647-1111

In Business Since 1925

ANDY NORTH

1122 Elida Ave. (East Towne Plaza) DELPHOS, OHIO 45833 Bus. (419) 695-0660 1-800-335-7799 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

VANCREST of Delphos
Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
www.vancrest.com One of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” from US News & World Report 2010, 2011, 2012

1425 East Fifth St. Delphos • 419-695-2871

420 E. Fourth Street P.O. Box 127 Spencerville, OH 45887-0127

Roselawn Manor
(419) 647-4115
check out www.DominionGasChoice.com 1-800-362-2764

RICHARD S. BUCHANAN, D.D.S.
229•7406
702 N. Cable Road at Allentown LIMA

An HCF, Inc. Nursing Center

695•8964
903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Road

DELPHOS

General Dentistry

201 North Broadway • Spencerville, Ohio 45887 (419) 647-4972 www.richardbuchanandds.com

Graduation section The Herald 2012 – 1B

Baby to Grad

Delphos St. John’s DOB: June 21, 1993 Parents: Stephen & Ellen Friend Grandparents: Leo & Zita Martin (late) Charles & Eileen Friend (late)

Kayla D. Friend

Chelsea Raylene Wellmann
Delphos St. John’s DOB: December 26, 1993 Parents: Jim & Jean Wellmann

Delphos St. John’s DOB: July 29, 1993 Parents: Edward and Susan Miller Grandparents: Marthanne Lehmann and late Michael Lehmann Catherine Miller and late Herb Miller

Rachel Anne Miller

Delphos St. John’s DOB: April 11, 1994 Parents: Tom & Kim Honigford Grandparents: Marilyn Smith, Charlie & Marg Ashby the late Bud & Dorothy Honigford the late Byron & Kate Smith

Katie Honigford

Delphos Jefferson High School DOB: September 23, 1993 Parents: Scott and Laurie Warnecke Grandparents: Butch & Chris Prine Wayne & Alice Warnecke Great-Grandma: Mary Siefker

Kayla Warnecke

Delphos St. John’s DOB: December 29, 1993 Parents: Chris and Kathy Britt Grandparents: Bob and Marilyn German Martha Britt David and Marina Britt

Kelsey Christine Britt

SINCE 1928

Best of Luck in the Future Class of 2012!

Congratulations
to our Graduating Employees!!
Samantha Nicole Kelsey Kelsey

Andrew

Mary’s A & W
924 E. 5th Street Delphos, OH 45833 419-695-1632

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL GRADUATES!!

Since 1957

K K & L READY MIX L Ready Mix Concrete
300 PUTNAM DR., LEIPSIC

Hamburger Pickle On Top! Makes Your Go Flippity Flop!®

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Check out our website www.kandlreadymix.com

2B – The Herald 2012 Graduation section

Ottoville High School DOB: November 19, 1993 Parents: Bill J. and Suzanne Wannemacher Grandparents: The late Ray and Mildred Wannemacher John and Delores Myers of Van Wert

Eric Wannemacher

Delphos Jefferson High School DOB: August 31, 1993 Parents: Jerry and Teresa Gilden Grandparents: Shirley Hamilton Gertrude Gilden

Megan Gilden

Delphos Jefferson High School DOB: May 29, 1994 Parents: Roy Jarman and Marion Moening Grandparents: Leonard and Shirley Jarman Jan and Dorothy Kerstetter

Christian Jarman

Delphos St. John’s DOB: February 25 Parents: Kirk MacLennan and Lois MacLennan Grandparents: Dick Youngpeter and the late Marilyn Youngpeter of Delphos Barb MacLennan and the late Jerry MacLennan of Michigan Pat White of Michigan

Mallory MacLennan

Ft. Jennings Local DOB: February 19, 1994 Parents: Jesse and Jackie Clay Grandparents: Bob and Alma Good Tom and Jan Miehls

Gina A. Clay

Kalida High School DOB: January 16, 1994 Parents: Greg Zenz, Janet Swift Grandparents: Iva Zenz and the late Ray Zenz Paul Maag and the late Jan Maag

Halie Zenz

Eastwood High School, Penta Career Center

Brittny D. Stein

Ottawa-Glandorf High School

Katherine A. Arnold

Bath High School, Apollo Career Center

Zachary A. Wilkins

Daniel E. Carpenter
Findlay High School

Good Luck and Congratulations to all area graduates from the Delphos Herald.
Delphos St. John’s DOB: March 30, 1993 Parents: Randy and Jill Martin Grandparents: Tom & April Etgen The late Glen & Mary Martin

Amanda M. Giesige
Kalida High School

Matthew D. Lemmerman
St. Mary’s Memorial High School

Ottawa-Glandorf High School

Justin R. Maag

Delphos St. John’s High School

Kyle J. Neumeier

Abby Martin

Madison R. Renollet
Eastwood High School

Otsego High School

Olivia M. Rice

Marissa K. Smith
Kalida High School

Georgetown University, Washington DC

Trent C. Smith

Columbus Grove High School

Jordan Travis

The UNION BANK Co.
www.theubank.com

Bowling Green · Columbus Grove · Delphos · Findlay Gibsonburg · Kalida · Leipsic · Lima · Ottawa · Pemberville

Congratulations Graduates!

From left: Carmony, Ohio State Lima’s a cappella group, performs at May Days; students find out more about the change to semesters; Newman Group members refurbish a house on Alternative Spring Break; and students present their findings at the Undergraduate Research Forum.

We can’t wait to see the great things you’ll do next fall at Ohio State Lima.
It’s not too late to Be A Buckeye. Visits are offered daily and orientations are held throughout the summer. Call (419) 995-8391 or visit our website to find out more.

Lima.OSU.edu

The Herald 2012 Graduation section – 3B

Delphos Jefferson DOB: May 19, 1993 Parents: Brenda Bonifas, Nick Drerup Grandparents: Al & Eileen Bonifas Bernice Drerup and the late Leo Drerup

Hayley Drerup

Delphos St. John’s DOB: April 28, 1994 Parents: Bob and Sue Will Grandparents: Jim and Vera Koester Bernard and Rita Will

Chris Will

Delphos St. John’s DOB: October 4, 1993 Parents: Quint and Pam Haunhorst Grandparents: Bounce and the late Dolly Haunhorst Beverly and the late Frank Stanghellini

Adam Haunhorst

Delphos St. John’s DOB: November 19, 1993 Parents: Sue and Steve Jettinghoff Grandparents: Teresa and John Burnett Lorene and Louis Jettinghoff Great-Grandfather: Joe Burnett

Kaitlynn T. Myers

Delphos St. John’s DOB: January 24, 1994 Parents: Wayne and Dawn Ledyard Grandparents: Connie Wieging, Darrell Wieging Linda & Duane McLaughlin

Aaron M. Ledyard

Delphos St. John’s DOB: June 6, 1993 Parents: K.C. and Deb Looser Grandparents: Ken and Jeanne Looser Irma Schwinnen and the late Bernie Schwinnen

Logan Charles Looser

Delphos St. John’s DOB: March 19, 1993 Parents: Jerry and Becky Jackson Grandparents: Kenneth and Eileen Jackson William and Mary Turner

Myriah Leigh Jackson

Delphos St. John’s DOB: December 22, 1993 Parents: Dan (Boomer) & Janet Bonifas Grandparents: Richard and Dr. Jane Bonifas Bernice Drerup and the late Leo Drerup

Julie Bonifas

Huntington North (formerly Delphos Jefferson) DOB: November 14, 1993 Parents: Phillip & Dawn Lawrence Grandparents: Phil & Pat Lawrence Cheryl Nickels

Ian Tester

Defiance college
“Totally Committed To your Peace of Mind”

Congratulations to the

www.Defiance.eDu

Class of 2012
Our hope is for your continued success!

Congratulations area seniors on your graduation! Take the future and make it your own.

Your “Green” School Building Partner

2301 Baton Rouge Avenue • Lima, Ohio 45805 P: 419.228.7272 • F: 419.222.5559

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Defy the Ordinary

4B – The Herald 2012 Graduation section

Delphos Jefferson DOB: April 2, 1993 Parents: Chuck Hoersten and Brenda Hoersten Grandparents: Jack & Linda Gorman The late Rudy & Florence Hoersten

Lindzi Hoersten

Delphos Jefferson DOB: November 25, 1993 Parents: Dan & Una Nulty Horstman Grandparents: Hubert & Agnes Horstman The late Charles & Frances Nulty

Carla Horstman

Delphos St. John’s DOB: December 1, 1993 Parents: Deb & Jay Kundert Grandparents: Bob & Luella Grothouse The late Joe & Mary Kundert

Cody Kundert

Ft. Jennings High School DOB: February 8, 1994 Parents: Mark & Trina Schuerman Grandparents: Ken & Doris Miehls Paul & Carolee Krietemeyer Bob & Sally Schuerman

Zach Schuerman

Delphos St. John’s DOB: July 7, 1993 Parents: Kevin and Nancy Scalf Garndparents: Hazel Scalf the late Melvin Scalf Joan Waltman the late Richard Waltman Irv and Jan Holdgreve

Molly Scalf

Lincolnview DOB: August 20, 1993 Parents: Randy & Kim Miller Grandparents: Lanny & Donna Lemmon Mark & Joyce Miller

Zachary Scott Miller

COLLEGE BOUND?

Delphos Jefferson DOB: November 27, 1993 Parents: Jeff and Linette Thitoff Grandparents: Darrel & Barbara Bowers Dick & Geri Thitoff

Samantha Thitoff

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The Herald 2012 Graduation Section - 5B
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Your Touchstone Energy® Cooperative

419-399-5015 • Toll free: 800-686-2357

PAULDING • PUTNAM • VAN WERT DEFIANCE COUNTIES IN OHIO ADAMS & ALLEN COUNTIES IN INDIANA
Paulding Putnam Electric is pleased to announce the release of www.TogetherWeSave.com, a website devoted to giving home owners tips on how to save on their electric bill

SERVING OVER 12,900 MEMBERS IN

M & M Hauling
Tyler and Renee Mayberry

Columbus Grove oHIo

Columbus Grove VFW
Post 9648
FOR HALL RENTAL CALL:

2070946

Columbus Grove Class of 2012

419-659-5968

310 N. High St. Columbus Grove

218 East Sycamore St. Columbus Grove, OH 419-659-5470

Jeff Nonnemaker, owner 1-800-Seal-Coat • www.ohiosealcoat.com Phone 419-659-2797 Fax 419-6592797 Cell 419-230-6233

v.F.W. 9648

Courtesy of VFW of Ohio Charities and Columbus Grove VFW 9648

Not pictured: Carolyn Gibson Ryan F. Heckel Steven E. Johnson Matthew Ray Keller

Gregory Lindeman Haley McGue Ashly Marie Morales Alan Norway

Nicholas Okuley Marty Louis Stever Alivea Yant

229•7406
702 N. Cable Road at Allentown

LIMA

695•8964
903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Road

DELPHOS

Columbus Grove Family Dentistry
Earl J. Recker, D.D.S.
Proud to Support Our Schools!

Family Friendly Dental Care 109 North High St. Columbus Grove

419-659-6000

ELLERBROCK
Chiropractic
Matthew Ellerbrock, DC
212 W. Sycamore St. Columbus Grove, OH 45830 419-659-2271 [email protected] www.GroveDC.com

Chiropractic Physician

Fort Jennings State Bank
“the bank of choice”
302 Delphos Rd., Columbus Grove 419-659-2527

check out www.DominionGasChoice.com 1-800-362-2764

• Metal Framing • Drywall • Plastering • Acoustical Ceiling • Insulation • Dryvit 105 Industrial Drive, Columbus Grove, OH 45830 Cell: 567-204-0800 Phone: 419-659-2084 fax 419-659-2085

QUALITY Coverage Right PRICE Expert ADVICE

Goodwin’s Insurance Agency, Inc.
Licensed P&C Agent

www.fjsb.com

CONTACT US FOR ALL OF YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS!

116 S. High St. Columbus Grove, OH 45830

(419) 659-2525 - Fax

419-659-2523 Debra A. Verhoff,

Graduation is Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. in the high school gym.

6B – The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

VAN WERT
Elizabeth Adams Briana Agler Bart Barthels Daniel Bashore Jonathon Bates Emily Bickle Desiree Blackmore Jordan Breece

Abbie Brincefield

Luke Brubaker

Alexis Burchfield

Zackary Burk

Kayla Butler

Michael Campbell

Kearsten Cantrell

Jennifer Carnahan

Jacob Chavarria

Devanne Closson

Tyler Coll

Devin Contreras

Tyson Crone

Matthew Cucciarre

Thad Davis

Rachel Dettrow

Erin Dingle

Sean Dorsch

Devante Edwards

Mackenzie Elder

Ricki Ellinger

Laney Ellzey

Taylor Fabian

Devyn Font

Adam Foster

Molly Gamble

Taylor Grooms

Cody Hanes

James Hardman

Samantha Heppeard

Stephanie Huston

Brittany Jurczyk

Brooke Keber

Kathryn Kline

Gretchen Klinker

Ashley Knittle

Nathan Knodel

Trey Krick

Robert Laing

Lindsay Lamb

Whitney Liatos

Cameron Lukacz

Aaron McClellan

Garrett McDowell

Matthew McMichael

Brett Mell

Courtney Mercer

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

Courtney Merkle

Trenton Metzger

Kaylee Meyers

Nicolas Miller

Brumback Library
The First County Library in the United States
215 West Main Street • Van Wert, Ohio 45891 419-238-2168 Fax: 419-238-3180 www.brumbacklib.com

The

COLLINS FINE FOODS
223 N. Washington St., Van Wert Ph. 419-238-0079

Home of Van Wert’s BEST FRIED CHICKEN
719 Fox Rd., Van Wert 6am-midnight 7 days a week www.pick-n-savefoods.com

•Area’s Best Selection of Imported & Domestic Wines, over 400 to choose from •Jelly Belly jelly beans •Shipping available •Gourmet Foods and Coffees •Cheese & Sausage and much more!

419-238-5305

check out www.DominionGasChoice.com 1-800-362-2764

PB

“COME IN AND COMPARE WITH THE PEOPLE WHO CARE”

PURMORT BROTHERS INSURANCE AGENCY
Insurance Since 1876

101 W. Crawford Street • P.O. Box 350 Van Wert, Ohio 45891 419-238-6214 Fax: 419-238-3311 www.purmortbros.com

Eagle Print
Ph. 800-589-6950 Fax 419-695-4675 www. eagleprint.net
111 E. Fourth St. Delphos, OH 45833

Thatcher Kulwicki Insurance LLC
Greg • Shirley • Dave • Audie • Brett • Teresa • Pam
135 E. Central Ave., Van Wert, OH • Ph. 419-238-0063 106 W. Tully, Convoy, OH • 419-749-2121

“Insurance Fitted To Your Every Need”

Bebout and Houg
Roofing and Siding, Inc.
116 N. Walnut St., Van Wert, Ohio

Over 37 Years of reliable local service! We’ve got you covered!

419-238-4100

Class of 2012
Jack Moonshower Joe Moonshower Ty Moore Vincent Moreland Alexandra Morrow Anthony Myers

The Herald 2012 Graduation Section– 7B

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

Britany Myers

Jacob Myers

Katie Myers

Courtney Neuenschwander

Heather Nofer

Tyler Norman

Katie Olson

Kyle Peffley

Daniel Perkins

Chadd Phillips

Reginald Phillips

Tiffany Pierce

Alexandra Poling

Ericka Priest

Nathan Profit

Austin Reichert

Mackenzie Renner

Linzey Rice

Miranda Rickard

Jordan Ricker

Sydney Riethman

Hayleigh Robeson

Kelsie Rodman

Brandon Roediger

Allison Rogers

Logan Rupert

Ashley Schnipke

Danielle Slagle

Lindsay Smith

Mackenzie Smith

Zachary Spear

Trey Stemen

Austin Stephey

Nathan Stevens

Alexander Stump

Andrew Joseph Thomas

Nicholas Thompson

Zachary Thornell

Haley Ullinskey

Courtney Van Horne

Chase Walker

Jenna Waterman

Alexis Weigle

Zachary Wood

Madison Woodruff

Jonathon Worline

Jackson Young

Graduation was Sunday, May 20, 2012 2 p.m. in Van Wert High School Gym
MacKenzie Adams Madeline Blackmore Shanece Branson Cydney Campbell Kaylee Contreraz Michael Edwards Kody Heitz Joshua Hill Danielle Hitchcock Christopher Jeffries Derrick Kampf Alexander Kempher

Not pictured:

Kennedy-Kuhn
229•7406
LIMA

Division of Kuhn-Feld Group L.L.C

419-238-1299
10305 Liberty-Union Rd.

702 N. Cable Road at Allentown

DELPHOS
THE

Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869

HERALD

Gilden Insurance Agency
403 North Main Street Delphos, Ohio 45833 Phone 419-695-4656 or 1-800-234-9899 217 N. Market Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Phone 419-238-6580

We’re On Your Side!

903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Rd.

695•8964

DELPHOS

Your Source for John Deere Ag, Commercial & Consumer Equipment

Aurora Longstreth Gwendolyn Montes Ryan L. Munoz Erika Pearson Katie Perry Kayla Perry Chad Pessefall Kole Phillips Haley Ramey Jennifer Snyder David Thomas

Van Wert County Fair
Aug. 29-Sept. 3, 2012
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email: [email protected] On Your Side® NATIONWIDE INSURANCE
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215-2220 MISC22 11/00

8B – The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

Delphos St. John’s Class of 2012

Delphos St. John’s Graduation will be held on May 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium.

Eric Bergfeld

Jordan Bergfeld

Julie Bonifas

Elijah Brinkman

Kelsey Britt

Zach Burnett

Anthony Buzard

Tanner Calvelage

Cayla Christen

Alex Clark

Tanya Denman

Ryan Densel

Julia Dickman

Kelsi Dickman

Andrew Etgen

Nikki Etgen

Katie Evans

Kayla Friend

Courtney Grothouse

Kristie Grothouse

Jessica Hammons

Adam Haunhorst

Logan Heiing

Meagan Hempfling

MARY’S A&W ROOT BEER
924 E. Fifth St. Delphos 419-695-1632
OPEN DAILY AT 10:30 AM,

Gilden Insurance Agency
403 North Main Street Delphos, Ohio 45833 Phone 419-695-4656 or 1-800-234-9899 217 N. Market Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Phone 419-238-6580

We’re On Your Side!

Congratulations! PETERSON P
C & J Agri Service
•Liquid Fertilizer • Parts • Seed

email: [email protected]
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215-2220 MISC22 11/00

On Your Side® NATIONWIDE INSURANCE

Ag Lime • Chicken Litter Application Joe Wittler John Bockey John Bonifas 419-233-1432 419-296-5123 419-236-8841 13491 Converse-Roselm Rd., Venedocia, OH 45894

Triple J Application LLC
419-692-4332

CC

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
An Equal Opportunity Employer

VANCREST of Delphos
www.vancrest.com One of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” from US News & World Report 2010, 2011, 2012

Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

Delphos

The Point Marathon & Hickory Pit BBQ
1150 Elida Rd. Delphos 419-695-1BBQ (1227)

CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN!

18817 S.R. 501 N., Box 2058 Wapakoneta, OH 45895-0558 Phone: (419) 941-2233 Fax: (419) 941-2244 [email protected]

DONALD J. BERGFELD, President

Hickey-Morris Insurance Agency, Inc.
452 E. Second St. P.O. Box 69 Delphos, OH 45833-0069 Phone: 419-692-5876 1-800-686-4091 Fax: 419-695-0897 Dennis R. Hickey Daniel L. Morris HOME:419-692-8344 HOME: 419-692-2968 CELL: 419-234-1913 CELL: 419-236-7152

Hardware & Rental
242 N. Main St. Ph. 419-692-0921
Mon.-Fri. 8-7:30 Sat. 8-5

Beckmann’s
Make your dream home a reality! Furniture • Floor Covering • Draperies
151 W. Second St. Delphos Ph. 419-692-8756 M-F 9-5:30 Sat. 9-1

1425 East Fifth St. Delphos • 419-695-2871

Harter & Schier Funeral Home
Locally Owned and Operated 209 W. Third St. 419-692-8055

Combs & Company
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
3610 Elida Rd. Lima, Ohio 419-879-4012

Ph. 419-692-6618

vancrest.com

419-695-PEAK (7325)

333 North St., Delphos, OH

24086 State Route 697 P.O. Box 393, Delphos, Ohio 45833 Phone: 419-692-6022

TOLEDO MOLDING & DIE, INC.

Delphos St. John’s Class of 2012

The Herald 2012 Graduation Section – 9B

Aaron Honigford

Katie Honigford

Courtney Horstman

Matthew Jackson

Myriah Jackson

Austin Jostpille

Isaac Klausing

Kyle Klausing

Dylan Krendl

Cody Kundert

Aaron Ledyard

David Lindeman

Brian Lisk

Logan Looser

Garth Lucius

Stephanie Maas

Mallory MacLennan

Abby Martin

Adrienne May

Rachel Miller

Samantha Miller

Kaiti Myers

SPECTACULAR ADVENTURES
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• More than 35 years of experience in home care FREE • RNs, LPNs, Home Health Aides IN HOME CONSULTATION • Our Caregivers are screened, bonded & insured From a few hours of help to 24 hours a day coverage.

Congratulations Rachel & all the grads!

CHEVROLET • BUICK
Sale Hours: M & W 8:30 am-8 pm; T-Th-F. 8:30 am-5:30 pm; Sat. 8:30 am-1 pm

151 W. Third St., Delphos, Ohio

Lehmann’s Delphos RestauRant equipment & supply
130 N. Main St., Delphos
(Across from the Post Office)

Drew Neumeier

Kyle Neumeier

FURNITURE

1725 E. Fifth Street, Delphos, Ohio (419) 692-3015 or Toll Free 1-888-692-3015

Comfort Studio

Gallery Summer Hours: M-F 9:5:30; Sat. 9:00-3:00; Sun. 12:00-3:00 www.lehmannsfurniture.com

Phone: 419-692-0861

101 S. Main St. Delphos, Ohio 45833

Niedecken Carry Out & Pizza
604 S. Main St., Delphos

419-692-6651 800-526-0517 Fax 419-692-8629 Over 38 years of reliable local service!

KRENDL MACHINE CO.
1201 Spencerville Ave. Delphos, OH 45833 Ph. 419-692-3060

“FABRICATION SERVICES”

Bebout and Houg
Roofing and Siding, Inc.
116 N. Walnut St., Van Wert, Ohio

We’ve got you covered!

CONGRATULATIONS ERIC!
VFW of Ohio Charities and Walterick-Hemme VFW Post #3035 Congratulations for your accomplishments. Our best wishes for a successful future.
SERVING BREAKFAST AT 7 A.M. DAILY
107 E. Second St. Delphos

Ph. 419-692-0891

Bellmann’s Party Shop
229•7406
702 N. Cable Road at Allentown LIMA

419-238-4100 PITSENBARGER
234 N. CANAL, DELPHOS, OH 45833 Phone: 419-692-1010

AUTO SUPPLY

695•8964
903 E. 5th Street at Ft. Jennings Road

DELPHOS

•PLAY ALL OHIO LOTTERY GAMES •STATE LIQUOR AGENCY 134 East Fifth Ph. 419-692-4936

1407 E. Main Street, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Phone: 419-523-5694

BELL AUTO SUPPLY

710 Elida Ave. Ph. 419-695-2931

KNIPPEN
Chrysler H Dodge H Jeep, Inc.
800 West Fifth St. Delphos, OH 419-695-4976 or 1-800-464-8434

419-692-7976 Famous for our pork tenderloins!

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FORD-LINCOLN
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One stop for all your graduation needs!

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202 N. Main St. Delphos, OH 45833 (419) 692-3637

1-800-589-7876
2002-2005-2007-2008-2011

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ANDY NORTH
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Visit our website at www.raabeford.com

Selling Homes, Farms, & Estates

(419) 238-5555

1122 Elida Ave. (East Towne Plaza) DELPHOS, OHIO 45833 Bus. (419) 695-0660 1-800-335-7799 www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC

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10B – The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

Delphos St. John’s Class of 2012

Julie Noonan

Stephanie Pohlman

Tim Pohlman

Jenna Reel

Austin Reindel

Shelby Reindel

Josh Rode

Molly Scalf

Brice Schulte

Austin Sheeter

Courtney Slate

Caleb Smith

Ryan Smith

Jensi Utrup

Ben Warnecke

Matthew Warnecke

Alex Wehri

Maggie Wehri

Chelsea Wellmann

Photos not available: Cole Helms Jeff Maye

Chris Will
CLARA L. HANF, CPA
Financial Advisor

Nicole Winhover

Kaitlin Wrasman

Kathleen Wreede

DeVonn Thomas

Off.: (419) 692-1626 CONGRATULATIONS ALEX & ALL THE GRADS • Industrial • Commercial STATE FARM • Residential INSURANCE COMPANIES
HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS

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419.692.4133 800.999.2701 419.692.2260

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Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC

Agent 251 North Canal Street, Delphos, OH 45833

DODIE SELLER

Schwinnen electric, inc. Delphos, Ohio
Dan Schwinnen (419) 695-6412 Tony Wehri (419) 695-2312

Flowers On Fifth

Schulte Communications
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Jim Schulte & Duane Schulte 14468 Landeck Rd. Delphos, Oh Ph. 419-695-1846

The Creamery
252 N. Canal, Delphos
134 East Third St., Delphos, OH 45833 Dr. John Grone Dr. Lois Spangler 419-692-0010

Delphos Recreation

Center

419-695-4450
Brent & Kathy Newland

POHLMAN BUILDERS
Room Additions - Roofing - siding - WindoWs gARAges - BAckhoe & dump tRuck seRvice concRete WoRk
5087 GOOD RD., DELPHOS, OH

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Mark Pohlman, Owner

Delphos Auto Va NA MA T I C Supply
202 W. Third St. Ph. 419-692-7085
701 Ambrose Drive Delphos, Ohio

www.delphosbowlingalley.com

939 E. Fifth, Delphos 419-692-2695

662 Elida Ave., Delphos Open Daily 5:00 am to 9:00 pm

419-692-0007

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LAKEVIEW FARMS
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CONGRATS GRADS

TRY OUR PIZZA

DELPHOS
THE

Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869

HERALD

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The Herald 2012 Graduation Section - 11B

Best Wishes to the 2012 Graduates of

CRESTVIEW
Alexis Baker Miranda Barnes

George (Nick) Adam

Ian Bauer

Nicholas Bauer

Derek Bissonette

Madelyn Black

Kerrianne Blair

Jared Burger

Elizabeth Callow

Layne Callow

Paul Clouatre

Shawn Clouatre

Jasmine Coleman

Nicholas Cunningham

Madison Etzler

Megan Foster

Erika Frey

Kayla Garb

Noah Gebert

Rachael Gent

Holly Genth

Dallis Gibson

Aaron Gross

Lance Hale-Hartman

Jared Hallfeldt

Taylor Hamrick

Julia Harner

Danica Hicks

Matthew Holden

Elisabeth Klopfenstein

Megan Lare

Nicholas Leary

Brittany Longwell

Morgan McClure

Catelyn Mefferd

Anna Metzger

Andrew Miller

Jordan Miller

Shelby Minnich

Nathaniel Mladenovic

Erika Mohr

Heather Murphy

Brooke Nofer

McKenzie Nofer

Bryce Perry

Kelsie Preston

David (Josh) Ray

Randy (RJ) Rice

MacKenzie Richard

Kole Rolston

David Rusk

Marcy Saylor

Zackery Schaadt

Dakota Schaffner

Joel Seip

Brittany Sellers

Joshua Spieth

Taylor Springer

Leigha Taylor

Courtney Trammell

Kaitlyn Trigg

Not pictured: Andrea Neiferd Kayla Wells

Angela Wells

Rachael Wilson

Elaina Winhover

Jacob Wortman
The

Graduation is Saturday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in the high school gym.

Brodie Tumbleson

Chase Walters

Alexander & Bebout, Inc.
Engineering • Design • Construction
10098 Lincoln Highway, Van Wert www.AlexanderBebout.com

419-238-9567

P

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PURMORT BROTHERS Brumback Library The First County INSURANCE AGENCY Library B in the
United States
215 West Main Street • Van Wert, Ohio 45891 419-238-2168 Fax: 419-238-3180 www.brumbacklib.com

Kennedy-Kuhn
Division of Kuhn-Feld Group L.L.C

VANCREST
OF CONVOY
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Thatcher Kulwicki Insurance LLC
Greg • Shirley • Dave • Audie • Brett • Teresa • Pam

419-238-1299
10305 Liberty-Union Rd. Your Source for John Deere Ag, Commercial & Consumer Equipment

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419•695•8964 419•229•7406
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702 N. Cable Road

DELPHOS

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Home of Van Wert’s BEST FRIED CHICKEN 719 Fox Rd., Van Wert
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6am-midnight 7 days a week

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215-2220 MISC22 11/00

419-238-4100

419-238-5305

12B – The Herald 2012 Graduation Section

Lincolnview High School Class of 2012
Rebecca Adam Bethany Army Sabrina Barnhart Sara Bidlack Shelbi Billimek Levi Brake Levi Brincefield Karissa Burns Jenna Byrne

Alex Campbell

Kristian Comer

Alexis Cummings

Kory Detwiler

Holly Diller

Hunter Eberle

Kerri Grothaus

John Hamilton

Brandon Jacomet

Samantha Karalunas

Patrick Kesler

Michael Klausing

Caleb Koenig

Brandon Lippi

Clayton Longstreth

Kevin Markward

Saundra Marquart

Rebekah Mason

Brittney Maunz

Brittney McCoy

Nathan McMaster

Blaze McMonigal

Erica Miller

Zachary Miller

Abram Mitchener

Crystal Morgan

Roger Morgan

Tiffany Mozingo

Lucas Myers

Miranda Myers

Brady Niese

Morgan Peel

Devin Poe

Brittany Poling

Kaleb Rank

Abigail Richey

Dylann Seibert

Samantha Shaffer

Joseph Shoppell

Nick Sowers

Carley Springer

Jacob Staley

Curtis Stewart

Bradan Taylor

Danielle Taylor

Commencement is Sunday, May 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the High School Gym.
Brooke Teman Terry Temple Lauren Tobias Danyelle Trisel Alayna Wannemacher Sloan Whitaker

Gilden Insurance Agency
403 North Main Street Delphos, Ohio 45833 Phone 419-695-4656 or 1-800-234-9899 217 N. Market Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Phone 419-238-6580

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email: [email protected]
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The

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“Insurance Fitted To Your Every Need”
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