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No one would blame Ruth Diephuis for resting on her laurels.

• Former WMU professor hasofficiated sports for 45 years
It's the morning before the first high school volleyball match he is scheduled to officiate this season, and Herbert L. Smith is going over the rules and rule changes one more time.