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SPENCERVILLEKALIDA

DELPHOS

AMERICAN TOWNSHIP

FORT JENNINGS OTTOVILLE

MIDDLE POINT

D ELPHOS H ERALDT HE

October 2010

2010


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A SALUTE TO THE FIREFIGHTERS FROM

OTTOVILLETHANKS FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND LOYALTY TO ALL OF US!

2 The Herald Fire Prevention Section Monday, October 18, 2010

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, NoahHelms, 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.

The OTTOVILLE MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY

OTEC COMMUNICATION COMPANY PO Box 427, 245 W. Third St., Ottoville, Ohio 45876

419-453-3324For All Your Communication Needs

Local, Long Distance, Internet, Cable T.V. & DIRECTVTHANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR DEDICATION

Solid State Banking Since 1918Member FDIC - A Full Service Bank!

The Bank of Choice

Fort JenningsState Bank120 E. Main St., Ottoville

Ph. 419-453-2527

P rogressive s tamPing

inc .200 Progressive Drive

P.O. Box 549, Ottoville, Ohio 45876419-453-1111 Fax: 419-453-2323

Thank you for keeping us safe!

NiedeckenInsurance Agency

OttovillePh. 419-453-3448 1-888-321-7269

Jim Niedecken - Lisa Horstman - Kim Hilvers

Thanks for protecting our community!

Miller PrecisionIndustries, Inc .

131 Progressive Dr. P.O. Box 489Ottoville, Ohio 45876CNC Precision Machining

Small & Large Production RunsFixtures Special Machinery & Tooling

Secondary Machine Operations

Phone 419-453-3251 FAX 419-453-3030

Dew Drop I n Family Restaurant

& CateringDowntown Ottoville 419-453-3512

Express MartA & D Tire

Corner 3rd & Canal St., OttovillePh. 419-453-3339

Parts Store

We appreciate your hardwork and dedication!

Thank you for protecting our families!

Air Conditioning ServiceRadiator Sales & Service

Hydraulic Hoses & FittingsBatteries, Parts & Filters

D&R AG REPAIR292 East Main St. P.O. Box 475

Ottoville, OH 45876-0475

Support your local fire departmentby participating in their local fund-raisers.

Geise Transmission, Inc.419-453-3620

Mobile - 419-236-276515282 Rd.25 N.

Ottoville,OH 45827Denny Geise

Owner

C E RT I F I ED

GM - Ford - ChryslerForeign Cars

Free Estimates

Insurance & Extended Warranty Available.

Love Funeral HomesHeitmeyer Funeral Homes

Ottawa419-523-6586419-523-5657

Leipsic419-943-2040419-943-2157

Continental419-596-3803419-594-3660

JacksonTownship

419-286-6586

OttovilleBank Co.

Vorst PavingSHOP: (419) 453-3166, 1-800-757-3867

FAX (419) 453-2166

14373 Rd. 23-MCloverdale, Ohio 45827

Call Mark or Dan

190 3rd St., Ottoville, Ohio419-453-7827

Jim Rhodes, Manager

Area Wide Delivery5 Locations to serve you ...

Our newest location:201 Fourth St., Ottoville 419-453-6506

ALSO ... Lima Ottawa Bluffton Ottoville

Town & CountryFlowers

161 W. Third St.,Ottoville, OH 45876Phone: 419-453-3313 FAX: 419-453-3003

Lending Of ce: 940 E. Fifth St. Delphos, OHwww.ottovillebank.com

THESE BUSINESSES WANT TO

EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION

FOR YOUR FINE WORK

AND DEDICATION TO THE

COMMUNITY!PHONE:419-453-3424Fax:419-45-3425E-mail:[email protected]

RANDYALTENBURGER123East MainStreet, P.O.Box 266

Ottoville,Ohio 45876

A SALUTE TO THE FIREFIGHTERSFROM

FT. JENNINGSTHANKS FOR YOUR DEDICATION &

LOYALTY TO ALL OF US!

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 FitzpatrickBob Wiechart, Neil Lucke, Rick Knippen, Mike Gerdeman, Jeff Dickman, Allen Wittler, Doug Meyer, NathanMeyer, Josh Uphaus, David Amstutz.

Not pictured: Josh Warnecke, Andy Knippen, Kyle Kazee, Matt Wiechart, Mike Metzger, Luck Pothast, JasonWagner, Karl Kennedy, Don Good, Denny Osting, Tony Korte.

Monday, October 18, 2010 The Herald Fire Prevention Section 3

Fort JenningsTelephone Co.

Ph. 419-286-2181THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK.Dave, Mike, Randy, Tammy & Craig, Gary

BROWN INSURANCE AGENCYGreg Brown2 LOCATIONS

20 W. Second St., Ft. Jennings 419-286-2660749 N. Perry St., Ottawa 419-523-5527

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companyand affiliated companies

Home Office: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215-2220Nationwide is a registered federal service mark of

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

Nationwide Insurance &Financial Services

We salute the Fort Jennings Fire Department!

WERE PROUDOF ALL OF YOU!

NEIDERTS BODY SHOfor Van and Truck Accessories

21405 Rd. 20P, Ft. Jennings Phone 286-2611OWNER: ART NEIDERT

JENNINGS-GOMEREQUITY

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Ft. Jennings419-286-2444 419-642-3191 419-659-2676

C & M Auto Salesand Body Shop

19572 Rd. S, Ft. JenningsDenis Neidert

Ph. 419-286-2994 Fax 419-286-3994

365 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings, Ohio 45844800-899-3447 or 419-286-3345

Your local internet service provider

FT. JENNINGSSTATE BANK120 N. Water St., Ft. Jennings

Ph. 419-286-2527Solid State Banking Since 1918

Member FDIC - A Full Service BankThe Bank of Choice

Home Delivery Commercial AgriculturalMotor Fuel Recreational

FT. JENNINGSPROPANE

460 W. Fourth St., Ft. Jennings, Ohio 45844Locally Owned & Operated for over 40 years

JEFF SWINTFt. Jennings Propane

419-286-2775

TRAVIS KNITTLEVan Wert Propane

419-238-2681

Love Funeral HomesHeitmeyer Funeral Homes

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Ph. 419-286-2883 Ft. Jennings, Ohio

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Phone: 419-286-2844Jeff Will, Owner

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Tri-County Do-It Center 833 North Main Street

Phone 419-692-6936 Fax 419-695-8816Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30, Sat. 8-3, Sun. 12-3

Delphos Auto Supply202 West Third Street

419-692-7085

CliffsMachine Shop

602 E. 6th St. Ph. 419-692-6021

DELPHOS FIRE & RESCUE

History of the Delphos Fire DepartmentThe Historian is wondering how many

persons, now residents of The city of Delphos, Allen and Van Wert Counties,as it officially is designated can rememberthe days when the old frame Fire EngineHouse was located where the munici-pal building now stands: How many willremember the rubber buckets first used infighting fires? Or who can call to memorythe advent of the hand pumper, responsiblefor many a blister in the palms of the handsof valiant and sturdy citizens of Delphosin earlier days? Or who can remember thetransition from hand drawn to horse drawnequipment?

In these days of motorize firefightingapparatus, made necessary by the onwardtrends of the times perhaps only the olderpresent and former residents of Delphoswill recall events of the days when yourhustling and enterprising city forged itsway upward and onward as a desirableplace of residence, a business communityof no small fame and so well governedby its chosen officials that no examinerfor the State Bureau of Inspection andSupervision of Public Offices has everfound occasion to seriously criticize.

It was not until after May 3, 1872, theday of Black Friday as it was later called,when a disastrous fire swept over Delphos,that determined steps were taken in thedirection of providing adequate firefight-ing apparatus. Public demand for betterfire protection resulted in official action bythe town council. The citizens of Delphosdetermined that never again would they bein a position of helplessness should the firefiend attack.

The history of the Delphos FireDepartment, the comparatively limitednumber of fires, and unusually small lossessince that time attests to the wisdom of thepeople, and the efficiency of the firefight-

ers. Delphos has been an organized munic-ipality since March 3, 1851. Previously,the territory comprised four settlements,Section Ten and East Bredeick on theAllen County side of the town and Howardand West Bredeick on the Van WertCounty side.

At that time the only firefighting equip-ment consisted of buckets, water takenfrom the canal, the creeks or from wells,depending on where the fire was located.The buckets were passed along lines of citizens, serving as volunteers. The cityfathers, recognizing that a bucket brigadeafforded small protection against a seriousfire in a growing community, took stepson April 25, 1857, to remedy the situa-tion. Authority was voted to purchase sixfire ladders at a cost of $72. Practicallynothing more was added until after BlackFriday. Forty-five stru ctures were con-sumed by that fire at an estimated cost of $150,000 in damages. The conflagrationprevailed for the most part in the businessdistrict between Second and Third streets,and Miami-Erie canal and WashingtonStreet.

Again the public demand for better fireprotection resulted in action by the towncouncil, who in 1872 caused to be erecteda fire engine house 20 by 40 feet at a cost of $250. A hand pumper was also purchasedfrom the city of Xenia, with 500 feet of hose. That same year the Washington FireEngine and Hose Company was formedby 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 cisternsof 250 barrel capacity each, located in dif-ferent parts of the village, was authorized.

The first steam fire engine, a Silsby,was brought to Delphos in 1874. A secondsteamer was purchased in 1880, an Ahrens.

That same year, an up-to-date hook andladder truck and equipment was purchased,and an organization known as the J.W.Feely Hook and Ladder Company, wasoperated independent of the WashingtonFire Engine and Hose Company.

In 1883, a new steamer was procured,the older steam pumper being turned inas part payment. After the City Hall nowthe Safety Building on E. Second Streetwas erected, in 1888, the two firefight-ing units then operating were united andbecame known as the Delphos VolunteerFire Department. However, each groupcontinued to elect its own officers until in1898 both organizations were disbanded,but reorganized the same year, adopting aconstitution and by-laws which place bothunder the command of the same chief andhis assistants, functioning as a single unit.The firefighters were paid 50 cents foreach alarm answered.

During the years when horse-drawnfirefighting apparatus was in use, promptresponse to alarms sounded by the oldfaithful bell in the tower over City Hallwas the order. Fire losses were reducedaccordingly. William Lehmkuhle, JohnA. Burkett, and M.H. Westrich followedin the order named in those days as chiefsof the department. B.H. Shabbing, FrankFoster, Adam Weger and A.M. Fettig wereamong those who served as hostlers anddrivers in that period, caring for the fourbig dappler gray horses.

Before the horses were secured for thetask of whisking the apparatus to fires,members of the hook and ladder truck vol-unteers attained considerable prominencein tournaments staged during the annualconventions, making runs with the truck.

The Delphos Department was motor-ized in 1916 by the purchase of a com-bination hose and chemical truck from

the Service Truck Company of Wabash,Ind. This served well until 1919 when aGramm truck chassis was secured fromthe Gramm Truck Company, a local enter-prise. It was equipped with a 500 gallonBoyer pumper and chemical tanks. Later,the chemical tanks were removed and thetruck converted into a triple combination,equipped to carry 400 gallons of water inits booster tank. This firefighter is theengine which the Jaycees enshrined in amuseum at Canal Parking Lot on WestSecond Street.

In May, 1930, the department wasstill further modernized with the installa-tion of a 1,000 gallon triple-combinationSeagrave pumper, fully equipped. Fourfull-time firemen, two on each shift, andone substitute made up the regular force.Two part-time men were added for nightservice and fifteen volunteers were on callat all times.

The current available number of vol-unteers firefighters is at 30 which wasincreased in 2005 from 28. The full timestaff consists of 7 personnel.

The current fire department apparatusconsists of the following: 1997 E-OneCyclone II Custom 1,500 GPM Pumperw/preplumbed Class A & Class B FoamSystems, 1983 1,000 GPM Ford/BoyerPumper, International 2002 truck with2,000 gal. tank, 2008 American LaFrance,1250 GPM pump with 2500 gal. wate tank,2002 E-One Typhoon 18 Non-WalkinHeavy Rescue, 2002 Chevrolet H.D. 3/4Ton 4 DR Pickup Primary use 1st OutEMS response and tow the 2000 PaceAmerican Water Rescue Trailer, Chiefsvehicle - GMC 1997 Yukon, Medic 1 2007Braun Ambulance Ambulance, Medic 21999 Braun Ambulance, Medic 3, 2003AEV Trauma Hawk Ambulance and a2005 Ford Wildfire Grass Truck.

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Harter & Schier Memorial Chapel

209 W. Third St. 419-692-8055Locally Owned & Operated

Dodie Seller Agent

251 North Canal Street, Delphos, OH 45833 (419) 692-1626

State Farm Insurance Companies

Delphos Radio Shack902 Elida Avenue

Dealer

Monday - Friday 9:30-5:00 Saturday 9:30-2:00419-692-4691

710 Elida Avenue Ph. 419-695-2931DIGITAL PRINTING - Black & White and Color

Reliable Plumbing& Heating Inc.

205 W. Second St., Delphos, OH 45833419-695-2921

www.reliablepandh.com Ohio Lic. 24196

RAABEFORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY

Sales:Mon.& Wed.8am-8pm;

Tues.,Thurs.,Fri.8am-5:30pm;Sat.8:30am-1pm

Parts& BodyShop:Mon.7:30am-8pm;Tues.,Wed.,

Thurs.,Fri.7:30am-5:30pm;Sat,8:30am- noon

Service:Mon.7:30am-8pm;Tues.,Wed.,

Thurs.,Fri.7:30am-5:30pm;Sat.CLOSED

11260 Elida Rd., Delphos1-800-589-7876419-692-0055

www.raabeford.com

Where You ComeIn A Customer And

Leave A Friend.

CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC

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

SaleHours:M& W8:30am-8pm; T-Th-F.8:30am-5:30pm;Sat.8:30am-1pm

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. Backrow, App. Eng. Kerby Miller, Brent Brinkman, Chad Martin, Scott German, Tim Klaus, Chuck Shumaker, Bob Jettinghoff, Mark Wurst, Terry Trentman, Dave Wright, Mike Mesker, TravisMiller, Plt. Chief Kevin Streets.

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,Jamey Wisher, App. Eng. Cory Meyer, Mike Wilson.

Delphos Fire and Rescue Personnel

GROTHOUSEPLUMBING &

HEATING, INC.901 S. Main Street, Delphos, Ohio

Office: (419) 695-3081 Fax: (419) 692-6400

Bank with the people you know and trust

DELPHOS230 E. Second St.(419) 695-1055

Apply Online: www.first-fed.com

RUSTIC CAFE107 E. SECOND ST., DELPHOS, OH 419-692-7976

Where it is always a please to serve ourfiremen and rescue squad!

HVAC/Refrig/Hydronics Lic#25576Plumbing Lic #14379

SchulteCommunications

Duane Schulte Jim Schulte14468 Landeck Rd. Ph. 419-695-1846

WE SELL VERTEX AND KENWOOD!

We sell CELL PHONES, AMPLIFIERS

BeckmannsFURNITURE - FLOOR COVERINGS - DRAPERIES151 W. Second St.

DelphosPh. 419-692-8756

Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:30;Sat. 9-1

112 E. Third, P.O. Box 37Delphos, OH 45833

419-692-3413Our Local Agents:

William Massa - 419-692-0951Lucy Pohlman 419-339-9196Jim R. Rhodes 419-238-2341

Neighbor insuring neighbor since 1863

DICKMAN INSURANCE AGENCY10790 Elida Rd., Delphos, OH 45833

419-692-2236Jim & Karen Dickman

405 N. Main Street Delphos, OH 45833-1598visit our website at: www.delphosherald.com

email:advertising [email protected] editorial- [email protected]

H ERALDD ELPHOST h e

Telling The Tri-Countys Story Since 1869News419-695-0015

Ext.132Fax 419-692-7704

Advertising419-695-0015

Ext.130Fax 419-692-7116

VANCRESTVancrest Health Care and Rehabilitation Center and Vancrest Assisted Living

1425 East Fifth Street Delphos, OH 419-695-2871

SPECIAL THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US!

130 N. Main, Delphos

(Across from the Post Office)Phone: 419-692-0861

Open Daily M-F 9-5:30,Sat. 9-4, Sun. 12-4www.lehmannsfurniture.com

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The Sarah Jane Living Center A division of Vancrest Health Care Centers and Van Wert County Hospital

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1150 Elida Rd. Delphos419-695-1BBQ (1227)

The Point Marathon

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KALIDAA pcia salu e o te Volunteer

FireDepartment

MembersMeeting 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 JohnSchimmoeller, Captain Patrick Eickholt, Captain Joel Rampe, Dick Schulte. Row two: Carl Fortman, Shane Travis, Kyle Anspach, Keith Kerner, BrianGoubeaux, Bob Unverferth. Third row: Glen Fortman, Ron Knueve, Mark Wannemacher, Paul Nienberg, Eric Unverferth, Doug Wannemacher, RyanKerner, 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 homeo If you smell smoke in your room, feel if the door is hot.

If it is hot, do not open it. Use an alternate exit.o Get out fast as possible. Stay low. Do not breathe smoke.

Protect breathing passages and lungs.o If unable to escape, block off smoke with moist towels, cloth-

ing or fabric placed around doors.o Cover your mouth and nose with moist cloth.o Crawl to a window and open it, if possible from both the top

and the bottom.o If there is a phone in the room, call for help. Yell out the

window and wave a sheet or curtain for attention.


ESIERHART-STECHSCHULTE

INSURANCE203 BROAD ST. P.O. BOX 327

KALIDA, OHIO 45853

CRAIG A. SCHMENKAgent

ERIN M. HOFFMANAgent

EVERETT SCHMENK INSURANCE AGENCY,INC.OTTAWA,OH 45875

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

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE206 S. Broad St., Box 395, Kalida, OH 45853

Phone: 419-532-3029

Thank you for all that you do!

AUTO & R.V. INC.

207 E. WATER ST. KALIDA, OHIO 45853email: [email protected] www.fortmanrv.com

MARK FORTMAN Ph. (419) 532-3184CARL FORTMAN Fax (419) 532-2184

Best wishes from all the residents of Kalida

for your great work Kalida Fire Department!

All Season Lawn& Recreation

JON EDELBROCK614 Ottawa St. (US 224 E.)

Kalida, OH 45853Office 419-532-2622 Mobile 419-235-2304

Fax 419-532-2608LawnandGardenEquipment

Love Funeral Homes

Heitmeyer Funeral HomesOttawa

419-523-6586419-523-5657

Leipsic419-943-2040419-943-2157

Continental419-596-3803419-594-3660

JacksonTownship

419-286-6586

Millers Pharmacy& Gifts, LLCKalida, Ohio 419-532-3489

Your Headquarters for Health Care,Gifts & Home Decor

Kalida Manufacturing, Inc.801 Ottawa St. Kalida 419-532-2026

A SALUTE TO THE FIREFIGHTERS FROM

SPENCERVILLE

Front row, left to right: Vanessa Barnes, President Pete Seiling, Doug Lowry - Trustee, Captain, FireSafety Inspector, Asst. Chief Jim Hirn Sr., Chief Paul E. Lee, Brian Pavel - Trustee. Row 2: Brent Cook,Cadet Zach Salyer, Vice President Dave Holtzhauer, Derek Miller - Chaplin, Cadet Jacob Lawry.

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, JeremyShellenbarger, Don Whitmore, Jake Williams, Courtney Wilson, Rich Wilson, Max Wood, Bob Work, MaxMoeller, Heather Decker.

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PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITYSENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT FREE DELIVERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

HONOR MOST INSURANCE PLANSINCLUDING MEDICARE PART D MAGAZINES & BOOKS

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9-6 MON.-FRI. 9-2 SAT. CLOSED SUN.102 S. BROADWAY SPENCERVILLE

POHLMAN LAW OFFICE&

INCOME TAX SERVICE105 N. Broadway, Spencerville

Phone: 419-647-6671Fax: 419-647-8028

Thank You for Your Dedication and Hard Work!

Home Owned 1-800-647-4205or 419-647-4205

. .

In Business Since 1925

MPH InsuranceAgency, Inc.

121 N. BroadwaySpencerville, OH 45887

Office Phone (419) 647-4051 Fax (419) 647-6724Steve Paulus Troy Perry Steve Smith Rick Homan

Supporting theSpencerville Community

Since 1950

(419) 647-4191

Canal

STOP HOME FIRES BEFORE THEY STAR Check the cords on all appliances and electronics. Replace any frayed or damaged cords or wires. Do not overload outlets or rely heavily on multi-plug power strips.

Keep cords out of the reach of children and pets. When cooking in the kitchen, always be present while food is on the stove or in the oven. Flare-ups can occur at a moments notice. Dont store items over the stove. They can fall and ignite. Turn pot handles so that children cant reach them and pull them over, risking burns. Be sure appliance vents have room to breathe. Have the chimney checked and cleaned regularly. Use a metal or glass fireplace screen to block embers. Limit the use of portable space heaters around the home. 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. Dont place any electrical items by water in the bathroom. Store flammable materials in a locked metal container in the basement or garage. Service the furnace and hot water heater on a regular basis. Do not store items too close to the furnace. Be sure the home is equipped with working smoke detectors on every level. Keep one or two fire extinguishers charged and at the ready.

A fire at home can occur in just about any room of the

house and even outdoors.While one cant account fornatural disasters or other

unforseen problems, thereare many steps homeowners

can take to prevent fires.


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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: JanetHutchinson, 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, RandySchaefer, Joe Bullinger, Jeff Hickman, Tracy Hunt, Aaron Cummingham, Mike Picklesimer, RobertRhodes, Bill Johnson, Brian Bailey, Kevin Peth, Jeff Reichelderfer, Dave Zimmerly, Garrett Kohlrieser,Bill Haidle, Dale Schulte, Brian Musser, Jennifer Hickman, Anita Steckschulte, Andy Berelsman.


American Twp. Fire Department

Thomas M. Art Clay E. CarnesGeneral Managers

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www.re-bath.comState License #26243Plumbing License #34469

Daryl Sawmiller, President 4611 Elida Road Lima, OH 45807(419) 331-4426

The Flower l oFTFLOWERS & GIFTS

A Salute to the

MIDDLE POINTFIREFIGHTERS & EMS

Middle Point Firefighters, front from left: Capt. Ronnie Miller, Captain Scott Miller, Chief Craig King, Captain Chris Vorst, Asst. Chief Josh Evans. Row 2: Todd Wannemacher, Trevor Berryman, Scott Warnement, Austin Miller, Jason Lauf, Ken Myers, AJ King, ShellyFraker, Dean Stemen. Not Present: Ryan Fair, Megan Girod, Barb Myers, Captain Pat Freeman, Brock Profit, Gerald Markley, HaroldCox, 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.

Monday, October 18, 2010 The Herald Fire Prevention Section 9

Inspect all electrical outlets andextension cords, and make sure they

are in good condition andare not overloaded.

Place fire extinguishersthroughout your home and learn

how to use them.

Burn wood only in wood stoves andfireplaces, and use a fireplace screen

when possible.

1196 Westwood Dr.Suite B

Van Wert, Ohio419-238-4345

2311 Elida RoadLima, Ohio

419-331-0050

1970 Haveman Rd.Celina, Ohio

419-586-0999

HomeAudio

CommercialAudio

HomeTheatre

For All Your Audio and Video NeedsMiddle Point LionsWe support our

Middle Point Fire &Rescue Squads

Pure LineFood Co.

101 Mason St.

Middle Point, Ohio

Ph. 419-968-2249

P & LFertilizer

18963 Old Rt. 30

Middle Point, Ohio

Ph. 419-968-2230

Middle Point

Home Telephone CompanyBusiness Office

Ph. 419-968-2000E-mail [email protected]

Phone: 419-968-2649

Traveling & Recycling Wood ProductsFor All Your Pallet Needs

P.O. Box 143, Middle Point, OhioScott E. Miller, Owner Ed. Miller, Owner

MERCERLANDMARK INC.

Middle Point Branch, Box 213, Middle PointPh. 419-968-2328

Custom applicationComplete line of farm seeds & fertilizer

Croplan, NK, Beck & Dekalb Seeds

Don Le YourDreams

Go Up In SmokeFollow hese fre preven ion ips o sa eguard

your home and amily.

Always remain in the kitchen while cooking, and keepthings that can burn, such as towels, plastic bags or paper, atleas hree ee away rom he s ove op.

Store matches and lighters in a place where children

cannot reach them.Keep space heaters at least three feet from curtains,newspapers and other things that can burn, and never leavehea ers unatended.

Have your chimney, furnace, replace and wood or coalstove inspected every year.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and in-side or near every bedroom. Test alarms monthly, and replaceba eries once a year.

Develop and discuss a home re escape plan with yourfamily. Identify two exits from every room, and pick a meetingplace outside the home.


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Fire Prevention

SAVES LIVES! The Delphos Fire Departmentvisited classes in Delphos andLandeck during Fire PreventionWeek in October. Cowboy Bob of National Fire Safety went in andput on a magic program for the stu-dents. They will also visit KreativeLearning, and St. Johns Preschool

also given to 4th and 5th grad-ers. The book each child receivedis filled with activities, coloring,learning about fire safety, and stu-dents get to practice using numbersand letters and learn lots of words.

The important lessons learnedmay one day save lives!

at a later date. We also would like tothank the teachers for working with thestudents in learning fire safety.

The Delphos Fire Department, incooperation with the National FireSafety Council, Inc., gave each studentan official fire safety manual duringtheir classroom visits. Booklets were

The Delphos Fire Department wants tothank the following sponsors for mak-

ing fire safety an important factor for our children such a great success.

4-K TIREALLAN CLINE, DDS

AERO PRINTING, INC.AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES

BUNGE

CHARLES G. GEISECLIFFS SMALL ENGINE

COUNTRYSIDE FOODS, LLCDELPHA CHEVROLET-BUICK-PONTIAC

DELPHOS FAMILY PHYSICIANS, INC.DODIE M. SELLER-STATE FARM INSURANCE

FESTEC AUTOMATION, LLCFIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #471E LEE CONSTRUCTION

GERMAN MUTUALGRONE CHIROPRACTIC

GREGORY M. ANTALIS-ATTORNEY AT LAWGROTHOUSE PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

GROTHOUSE SPORTING GOODSHICKEY-MORRIS INSURANCE AGENCY

K & M TIREK&C MOBILE REPAIR, LLCKEN SIEFKER TRUCKINGLAKEVIEW FARMS, INC.

LEHMANNSNIEDECKENS CARRY OUT

PAYROLL SERVICESPITSENBARGER SUPPLY, INC..

RAABE FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURYRODOC LEASING SALE/SERVICE

SCHMIT, MASSA & LLOYDSTEVEN M. CARLSON, D.D.S.

STEVEN MANSFIELDST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH

THE CREAMERYTHE DELPHOS HERALD, INC.

THE RUSTICULTIMATE SYSTEMS, L.T.D.

US METALCRAFTVFW OF OHIO POST #3035

WESTRICH HOME FURNISHINGS

Remember:On November 7...

CHANGE YOUR CLOCKFALL BACK 1 HOUR,

CHANGE YOURSMOKE ALARM

BATTERY


Remember the FireNumber:

911

This safety awareness message is brought to you by the natural gas member companies of the Ohio Gas Association.

Suspect a natural gas leak?First, move your feet!

Call once youre well

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