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TOP ACADEMIC SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED OF PAULDING COUNTY 2015 GRADUATES

Joshua Steiner Jacob O’Donnell Kathryn Clapsaddle Ashlyn Strahley Blair Baumle Hank Sinn ANTWERP JR/SR HIGH State University and major PAULDING JR/SR HIGH and Connie Strahley. She WAYNE TRACE JR/SR HIGH Sr High School. Aft er high SCHOOL ANNOUNCES in Atmospheric Sciences and SCHOOL NAMES CO-VALE- plans to attend University of SCHOOL NAMES CLASS OF school he plans to attend CLASS OF 2015 VALEDIC- Mathematics. DICTORIANS FOR CLASS OF Findlay, majoring in account- 2015 TOP SCHOLARS Oberlin College, earning a Th e class of 2015 Saluta- Double Major of Chemistry TORIAN & SALUTATORIAN 2015 ing. torian of Antwerp Jr/Sr High Kathryn Clapsaddle, 4.08 Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High and Chemical Engineering Th e other valedictorian Th e Valedictorian of the School is Jacob O’Donnell. Ja- GPA, is the daughter of Da- School has announced that Paulding Jr/Sr High of 2015 is BLAIR BAUMLE. class of 2015 at Antwerp Jr/ cob’s parents are Dennis and vid and Rachel Clapsaddle. the class of 2015 has two vale- School is pleased to announce Her parents are Patrick and Sr High School is Joshua Traci O’Donnell of Antwerp. She plans to attend Bowling dictorians in their graduating that it has selected co-vale- Wendy Baumle of Haviland, Steiner, the son of Bryce and Jacob’s GPA is 3.928. Some of Green State University af- class. dictorians for the graduating OH. Aft er high school, Blair Angel Steiner of Antwerp. the activities Jacob participat- ter high school majoring in HANK SINN, the son of class of 2015. plans to attend Bowling Josh’s GPA is 3.974. Some of ed in during high school in- graphic design. Perry and Annette Sinn, of Ashlyn Strahley, 4.08 Green State University, ma- the activities he participated clude: Golf; Track and Field; Latty, OH was named one of GPA, is the daughter of Jeff joring in Psychology with in during his high career in- Boy Scouts; National Honor the valedictorians of the class Pre-Med. clude: Cross Country; Track Society; Student Technology HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 of 2015 from Wayne Trace Jr/ and Field; Quiz Bowl; March- Services; Quizbowl, March- ing Band; Concert Band; Pep ing Band, Pep Band; and TOP SCHOLARS Band; Musicals; Church Web- Concert Band. ANTWERP’S JESSIE ARNOLD EARNS ACADEMIC site Management; Church Jacob’s plans aft er high school are to attend Wright AWARDS FROM SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY Leadership; Newspaper Au- graduate Student Award and thor; and Class President. State University and major in Mechanical Engineering. the Division of Humanities Aft er high school, Josh Outstanding Student Award plans to attend Th e Ohio from Siena Heights Univer- sity. MEMORIAL DAY CLOSING WOODBURN SETS CITY Arnold, a senior who AT WBN CLEAN-UP WEEK graduated with honors in May with a bachelor’s de- Th e West Bend News offi ce Woodburn City Council gree in English, was awarded will be closed in observance has set May 30 through June the honors at SHU’s annual of Memorial Day, Monday, 5 as property clean-up week. spring Honors Convocation May 25, 2015. Regular offi ce June 6 is city-wide trash ceremony April 24. She was a hours will resume on Tues- pick-up. Th e councilmen captain of the NAIA national- day, May 26th at 8:00 a.m. and myself challenge all city Th e Board of Education, all have the honor of address- ly ranked women’s basketball Classifi ed ads will be due on residents to get on board, administrators, faculty and ing their classmates at com- team, as well as a student am- Tuesday, May 26th by 12:00 take pride in your property bassador for admissions and a staff of Hicksville Exempted mencement exercises on Sun- Senior Jessie Arnold of Noon. and join the clean-up eff o r t tutor in SHU’s Writing Cen- Village Schools are proud to day, May 31, 2015. Antwerp, Ohio, earned both mowing, trimming, pull- announce the Honor Gradu- Earning the honor of the 2015 Outstanding Under- (Continued to Page 3) ing weeds, removing all un- ates of the Class of 2015. class Salutatorian is Jona- w a n t e d d e b r i s m a k i n g y o u r Hicksville High School’s than Giesige with a 3.98 grade AMISH neighborhood beautiful. tri-valedictorians are Audrey point average. Jonathan is TAZ Construction Services LLC Whether you live, own Davis, Nathan Delagrange, the son of Aaron and Tara Tony A. Zartman • Travis A. Zartman CONSTRUCTION a business, visit or just and Madison Timbrook, Garza and Nate and Maimee 4376 Rd. 33, Payne, Ohio 45880 past through Woodburn, all who have achieved a 4.0 Giesige. Pole Barns - Garages a groomed community re- grade point average in their Rounding out the academ- Phone 419-263-2977 Roofs - Decks fl ects curb appeal and sends high school career. 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Th e winners will be an- (260) 632-7780. SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK a Meet & Greet immediately nounced at the parade and If you have any questions ANTWERP, OH “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the Norman Robert Meine 81, of following the parade. Classic crowning will take place im- regarding any events or regis- cars, fi re trucks, local busi- mediately following the pa- tration, please call (260) 632- love you have shown him as you have helped his people and Antwerp, passed away Th ursday, continue to help them.” May 7th, at Defi ance Inpatient nesses and lots of fun entries rade under the big tent on the 7780 or visit www.woodburn- Hospice Center. Dooley Funeral are ready for the parade, and stage. Don’t hesitate and visit summerfest.com. —Hebrews 6:10 Homes of Antwerp & Payne as- of course, candy for the kids! the Financial Partners FCU sisted his family. For a list of all of the events Woodburn branch to register POSTAL SERVICE RE- HOSPITAL RECEIVES FUNDING FOR PATIENT RECLINER please visit www.woodburn- and receive all of the offi cial 150th BIRTHDAY CELEBRA- LEASES TOP DOG ATTACK summerfest.com. rules. TION AT THE WOODBURN Call for Prince & Prin- Th ere will also be a huge RANKINGS BY CITY SUMMER FEST JUNE 12 cess Contestants for Wood- raffl e drawing at the festivi- & 13 burn Summer Fest ties. Some of the raffl e prizes To kick-off next week as Th e Prince & Princess include: National Dog Bite Prevention Th is year is the 150th Birth- Contest is open to the fi rst 1. Set of BF Goodrich Tires Week, the U.S. Postal Service day of Woodburn, Indiana! A fi ve boys and girls ages 3 year (up to $1,000) ~ BF Goodrich released its top 30 dog attack huge celebration is planned old to 8 years old. Candidates 2. $1,000 Cash ~ Well’s city rankings and off ered tips for June 12 & 13 and the and their families collect pen- Heating & Cooling to reduce dog attacks to letter theme this year is “Yesterday nies as votes and the boy and 3. 50” LED Television ~ carriers. Nationwide, 5,767 & Today”. Th ere is something girl with the most pennies Woodburn Liquors postal employees were at- for every member of the fam- collected will be crowned 4. $500 Marathon Gas tacked last year. ily! Make sure and get a good Prince & Princess of Wood- Card ~ Heckley Auto & Out- At today’s 9:30 a.m. ET seat for the Parade on June burn Summer Fest. Winners door Power event at the National Press 13th – it starts at 10:00 a.m. will also receive a $25 Toys 5. iPad Mini ~ PNC Bank Club in Washington, DC, Th e 501st Legion of the North- ‘R Us gift card. All contes- 6. Cedar Point Get-Away letter carriers who were at- ern Darkness Squad will be tants are encouraged to be in ~ Financial Partners Federal tacked by dogs recounted marching in the parade and the parade on Saturday, June Credit Union their experiences. Th e event 7. ½ Hog – Freezer Ready also featured pit bull ther- ~ Custom Quality Meats/ apy dog Elle, the American New Haven Humane Association’s 2013 Comprehensive Hero Dog of the Year. Veteri- Optometry and Optical 8. Peg Perego John Deere Front Loader Tractor ~ Kenn- narians and representatives of Accepting many insurances Feld Group East Allen Ag & the medical community pro- Affordable cash pay rates Turf vided tips on dog attack pre- Th e drawing for the priz- vention and responsible pet es will take place right before ownership. Representatives For more information from the insurance indus- visit www.grabilleye.com Dr. Kara Laughlin the fi reworks on Saturday, June 13th. Winners need try discussed dog bite claims Oakwood Arbor #759 of tion of complicating factors. 260.627.1091 not be present to claim their and homeowner liability. In- the Gleaner Life Insurance On hand to provide the price. If you have any ques- ternationally renowned dog Society donated towards to chair to the hospital are from 13818 State Street, Grabill, IN 46741 tions, please contact Kim at trainer, author, and television purchase of a recliner for pat- left to right Max Kochenspar- personality Victoria Stilwell ent use at Paulding County ger, John Pier, Bonnie Pier, and Kelly Voigt, a dog attack Hospital. Th e chair will help Phyllis Bidlack, and Bill Bid- victim, joined Elle and her patients on the road to re- lack. Dick Parrish is seated handler Leah Brewer in a dog covering from illnesses and in the chair. Th e hospital and safety demonstration. surgery. Proper positioning its patients are very grateful “Th ere’s a myth we oft en of patients is important in the for the support provided by The Road Home hear at the Postal Service: healing process, helping in the Oakwood Arbor for their ...from The Gardens of Paulding Don’t worry, my dog won’t the fl ow of fl uids, and preven- generous support. bite,” said Postal Service 40% Discharged Home in 2014* Manager of Safety Linda De- Carlo. “Dog attacks are a na- HITE INDUCTED INTO PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR *Percentage reflects January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 tionwide issue and not just a postal problem. Any dog can NORTHWEST STATE COM- CENTER DINING CENTER MENU 5/20 – 5/26 At The Gardens of Paulding, we have one simple goal – to get you bite and all attacks are pre- MUNITY COLLEGE HONOR ventable through responsible SOCIETIES healthier, stronger, more independent and on the road home following pet ownership.” 5/20 – Chicken salad sand- surgery, hip or knee replacement, heart attack or stroke. Of the 4.5 million Ameri- OH State Senator Cliff wich, bean soup, broccoli sal- cans bitten by dogs annually, Hite (R-Findlay) was induct- ad, orange juice, perfection half of all victims are chil- ed into two Northwest State salad, crackers Community college honorar- 5/21 – Baked pork chop, "They are more attentive than other places, so friendly. Therapists were dren, according to the Cen- ters for Disease Control and ies during a ceremony held in baked potato, glazed carrots, great and very easy to talk to, kept me on target. I felt like I knew the Prevention (CDC). Th e Postal the Voinovich Auditorium on peaches, sherbet, WW bread staff all my life." – Dorothy P. Service, the medical commu- Friday, May 8, 2015. 5/22 – Mushroom steak, nity, veterinarians and the in- Senator Hite delivered the mashed potatoes, peas & on- surance industry are working keynote address during the ions, fruit cocktail, apple gra- nola bar, WW bread "I came to The Gardens of Paulding after both my knee replacement together to educate the public ceremony to recognize the 73 that dog bites are avoidable Northwest Community Col- 5/25 – Closed for Memori- surgeries and it was nothing like what I thought it would be. I had by providing prevention tips lege students being inducted al Day my own room. Nursing was right on top of my meds. The aides were during National Dog Bite into NWCC honor societies. 5/26 – Cabbage roll casse- “My biggest piece of advice role over rice, fruit compote, fantastic, they helped me day and night." – Jacqueline Y. Prevention Week. DeCarlo encourages the for students is to do what you grape juice, dinner roll news media to share the fol- love in the service of those lowing tips when reporting that love what you do,” said PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR on this critical issue: Hite. “Sometimes we spin our CENTER ACTIVITIES 5/20 • If a letter carrier deliv- wheels trying to please those – 5/26 ers mail or packages to your that don’t appreciate our ef- front door, place your dog in a forts. If we approach our 5/20 – Walking Zumba at separate room and close that professions more as callings, 10:30 a.m.; Bingo w/Buckeye door before opening the front we will be more productive, Hearing at 12:00 Noon; Craft s door. Dogs have been known happier and generally more at 12:30 p.m.; Bunco at 12:30 to burst through screen doors successful.” p.m.; Grocery Shopping at or plate-glass windows to get Phi Th eta Kappa and Kap- 1:30 p.m. at strangers. pa Beta Delta both awarded 5/21 – Blood pressure & • Dog owners should re- Senator Hite with honorary toe nail clinic at 9:00 a.m.; Ex- mind their children about membership. ercise at 10:00 a.m.; Turn up the need to keep the family Phi Th eta Kappa (PTK) is at 12:15 p.m.; Relay For Life dog secured. Parents should an international honor soci- sausage & pancake supper at remind their children not to ety for two-year colleges and 5:00 p.m. at the center take mail directly from let- programs. Eligible students 5/22 – Red Hat Day; Bi- ter carriers in the presence of must have attained a 3.5 GPA ble Study at 10:00 a.m.; Craft the family pet as the dog may aft er completing 18 or more store open 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 The Gardens of Paulding view the letter carrier hand- credit hours. Students that p.m.; Bingo w/Vancrest of Restoring Your Health - Returning You Home ing mail to a child as a threat- meet qualifi cations must pro- Antwerp at 12:00 Noon ening gesture. vide letters of recommenda- 5/25 – Closed for Memori- • Th e Postal Service plac- tion by faculty. al Day es the safety of its employees Kappa Beta Delta (KBD) is 5/26 – Glass painting at as a top priority. If a letter a national honor and service 9:30 a.m.; Euchre at 9:45 a.m. carrier feels threatened by a society that recognizes and & 12:15 p.m.; Fun Facts trivia THE GARDENS vicious dog or if a dog is run- promotes scholarship and w/Nicole at 12:00 Noon of Paulding ning loose, the owner may be accomplishment in two-year asked to pick up the mail at Business Technologies pro- TRANSITIONAL CARE I SKILLED NURSING I ASSISTED LIVING I LONG TERM CARE the Post Offi ce until the carri- grams. Eligible students must have attained a 3.5 GPA aft er er is assured the pet has been Have Something to sell? restrained. If the dog is roam- completing 18 or more credit 199 CR 103, Paulding, Ohio 45879 hours. Students that meet the ing the neighborhood, the Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 419-399-4940 www.thegardenspaulding.com pet owner’s neighbors may be qualifi cations must provide letters of recommendation words or less and only $.15 for asked to pick up their mail at each additional word. Part of the Peregrine Family of Ohio-Based Healthcare Communities the Post Offi ce as well. from faculty. Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 THE DAY THE CALENDAR the promised Holy Spirit, the symbolizing the souls of the overlooks the Pentagon and possible for this once in a life- Raise Up! will operate MAKERS FORGOT third part of the Godhead, thousands that came into the city of Washington, DC. time Honor Flight experience within the Christian Com- who would be with them to the community of believers From there we returned to for all of our Veterans. munity Center of Harlan By: Darlene Stern lead and guide them. on that fi rst Pentecost when Reagan National Airport Information regarding the located on Spencerville Rd. No matter how diligently I In the early chapters of the mighty rushing wind, the where the Veterans were Honor Flight is available at between the hours of 6:00 search, I cannot fi nd a secular the book of Acts in the Bi- fl ames of fi re and the super- greeted by Swing Dancers, http://www.hfnei.org/ a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and will of- calendar hanging on any wall ble’s New Testament, we learn natural impartation of lan- dressed in 1940’s fashion. fer programming that will or sitting on any desk that those disciples obeyed Jesus’ guages told of the wondrous During the Flight home there HARLAN DAY CARE OPENS include daily praise and wor- will tell me on which date directive. One hundred twen- works of God. Grain contin- was “Mail Call” and all the IN HARLAN ship, physical activity and Pentecost falls. As a result of ty men and women gathered ues to represent the souls of Veterans received mail from exercise programs, arts and this omission, many people in Jerusalem fasting, praying those daily added to the King- loved ones, school children, craft s, and healthy meals and have no understanding about and appealing to heaven for dom of God on the earth. friends, neighbors and pub- snacks. the existence or signifi cance ten days. Th ey had no insight Pentecost is still a cele- lic offi cials. Prior to depart- For details about Raise of this celebration. into how Holy Spirit would bration of the power of God ing the plane a bugler played Up!, please visit their Website A look at Wikipedia gives come or how long it would coming to those who believe Taps. Once off the plane they at www.ru4christ.org, or con- us several substantive rea- take. in Jesus as their Savior. Th at were showered with gift s tact them at (260) 657-0811. sons for Pentecost. Initially, Th e disciples’ period of power enables them to go out and greeted to a homecom- Pentecost commemorated the waiting for the Holy Spirit and do the works that Jesus ing from family and friends. giving of the Law to the He- coincided with the beginning did. Nothing has changed WOWO’s Pat Miller greeted (Arnold Continued from Page 1) brew people aft er they came of the harvest celebration, or since the fi rst Pentecost. each Veteran and recognized Pentecost, one of three feasts Holy Spirit still tells believ- them for their service. Every- ter. She was also selected to out of Egypt (think “Th e Ten Excitement is stirring in Commandments” movie). during the year when Jews ers what He hears from God where the veterans went they participate in the 13th annual were commanded to come to the Father and Jesus the Son were treated with respect and Harlan as Raise Up! Chris- Women’s Basketball Coaches For four hundred years the tian Daycare prepares to Hebrew people had lived as the Temple in Jerusalem to to guide them through life thanked for their service. Association “So You Want To honor God. Th us, on the tenth (John 16:12-15), if they are lis- My father, Charles Smith, open its doors in just a few Be A Coach” program. slaves, following Egyptian short weeks. Raise Up!, un- laws. Th en God sent a deliver- day aft er Jesus’ ascension to tening. Holy Spirit even now saw action in Europe during According to SHU En- heaven, there were many Jew- empowers believers to wit- World War II. He was a Staff der the direction of longtime glish faculty member Julie er by the name of Moses who community supporter, Missy led them across the Red Sea to ish foreigners from many na- ness to those who do not yet Sergeant and medic and Barst, “she has exhibited su- tions congregated in the city believe about the love of God, served under General Patton. Freehling, will off er our com- perior critical thinking, oral freedom. munity the tremendous ser- At Mt. Sinai, God called for the festival. Suddenly, at the faithfulness of God and Dad never saw the WWII and written communication about 6:00 a.m. the sound of the goodness of God. Memorial (he did know it was vice of high quality, aff ord- skills. She is a wonderful rep- Moses to the top of the moun- able, state certifi ed Christian tain to receive the Ten Com- a mighty rushing wind was Once Holy Spirit has come being built), he died in 2001 resentative of our University. heard throughout the house to believers, Pentecost is me- and the Memorial opened in childcare for ages 6 weeks to Her passion for education, mandments, the Law His 12 years. people were to follow in their where the 120 were gathered. morialized in their hearts. I 2004. On the May 20th Hon- faith and community service Soon, fl ames of fi re, which wonder how we can convince or Flight they will take an “Seeing Raise Up! come to make her stand out as an ex- new land. Th is event, known life has been a dream of mine as Pentecost, occurred fi ft y were the form the promised the calendar makers to add American Flag along with a cellent choice for this award.” Holy Spirit took at this time, this most important day of picture of Dad in uniform and for many years,” says Freeh- Arnold is a 2001 graduate days aft er the Passover (when ling, “I, along with the entire they left Egypt, which is cele- could be seen lighting on Pentecost to the future calen- have a “special ceremony” en- of Antwerp High School and each one. Th ey all burst out dars they print… titled “Flags of our Heroes” at Raise Up! staff feel extremely the daughter of Shelly Walters brated these days on the Ro- blessed to have the opportu- man calendar as Easter). speaking in languages they Note: this year Pentecost the WWII Memorial for Dad and Stephen Arnold. did not know. By 9:00 a.m. falls on May 24. and then they will bring the nity to serve our community In ancient Israel, the time in this way.” of Pentecost was also cele- the 120 disciples were spilling fl ag back to our family. Th e brated as the fi rst month of out into the streets, continu- (Honor continued from page 1) May 20th fl ight will be the 16th the year because it began a ing to speak in those foreign which formed an arch and the fl ight of World War II veter- PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC. new era of history for the He- languages. American Flag was suspend- ans and over one thousand brews. Th is month also coin- People from all around veterans will have seen their Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles ed from the middle over the Complete Auto & Truck Repair cided with the fi rst harvest of the city ran to see what they roadway. Th en we were served Memorial. Exhaust • Batteries • Tires • Tuneups grain. Th erefore, throughout were hearing. When they breakfast at the Air Guard My wife Kendra and I have history, Israel honored the arrived, fi ft een of those 120 Base at Fort Wayne Interna- served in ministry for the past Shocks • Oil Change • Transmissions gift of the Law and the fi rst were declaring the wondrous 25 years at the Woodburn tional Airport. Each veteran 5045 Co. Rd. 424 harvest at the feast of Pente- works of God in the native and guardian then had their Christian Children’s Home. cost. languages of those gathered. picture taken together and We are grateful to be part of a Antwerp, OH 45813 Fast forward to the time Th e listeners were amazed! then were transported by bus community that brings hon- of Jesus, following his death, How could these people know to their awaiting plane. Th ere or to all of our veterans. Th e (419) 258-2727 burial and resurrection: for the languages of all those they were greeted by enlist- Board of Directors made it forty days He walked the in attendance and be saying ed service personnel bearing earth, ate with His disciples, the same thing about God in American Flags as well as ser- taught them and encouraged those very diff erent languag- vice personnel saluting their them to go out and train up es? arrival and boarding of the other disciples. Th en, on the Th is spontaneous gather- plane. Th e average age of the fortieth day, He left them; ing of the crowd gave Peter, veterans on this fl ight was 92 rising up into heaven to take one of the leaders of the 120, years old with two veterans His seat beside God the Fa- the opportunity to enlight- being 98 years old. ther, having completed His en the festival goers that the Th e veterans received a assignment on earth. On works of Jesus were the ful- water cannon salute at their that last day, He instructed fi llment of promises they all takeoff from Fort Wayne and His followers to go back to knew from hundreds of years were greeted with a water Jerusalem and wait there for ago. Holy Spirit’s presence cannon salute upon touch- gave Peter the ability to testi- down at Reagan Airport in fy about Jesus when, just a few Washington, DC. Th ey then O&H days beforehand, he’d been proceeded to board three cowering in fear that the Jews buses and with a police escort were coming for him, just like (the same unit that escorts the Asphalt Paving they did for Jesus. Seal Coating President of the United States, To the church, Pentecost one car and two motorcycles) Asphalt Paving is the celebration of the out- Stone Work headed for the World War II pouring of Holy Spirit to Memorial. It was very special Free Estimates! help believers live a life that to observe these veterans as Serving the surrounding areas. demonstrates their faith in they visited their Memorial. Jesus as Savior. In a way, it 877-240-8123 or Congressman Stutzman and is also the celebration of the Senator Donnelly were there 260-446-9686 fi rst harvest of grain; grain to greet them. One Veteran who saw action at Norman- Are you ready for your dy received a commendation from the town of Normandy, Next Vehicle? 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EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE ALL GOOD THINGS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVANCE WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED mind-sets about life. One IS UNFAIR EXPLORED AT THROUGH FAILURE? of them I’m going to call a LIFETREE CAFÉ By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, BY OAKWOOD STUDENTS “closed mind-set.” Th ose with Maples United Methodist Winning the Battle for a a closed mind-set believe that What to do when life Church Generation by: Pastor Rick life is full of a fi xed amount seems unfair will be ex- “From the sky you send Jones of gift s and talents, and their amined at Lifetree Café rain on the hills, and the One of the most diffi cult worth depends on how talent- ed they are. Th erefore, their on Th ursday, May 21 from earth is fi lled with your bless- times I’d ever experienced ings. You make grass grow for took place when I was a ju- job is to convince others that 7:00-8:00 p.m. they’ve got “it,” whatever “it” Th e program, titled the cattle and plants for man nior in high school. I had recently become a Christian is. “Where’s the Justice?” in- to use, so that he can grow his crops and produce wine to and the change that had tak- Dweck said there’s anoth- cludes a fi lmed interview en place in my life was truly er way to go through life—the with Jasmine Lima-Martin, make him happy, olive oil to make him cheerful, and bread remarkable. Th e impact of open mind-set. Th ese people whose husband, Rene Li- transformation had aff ected believe that growth is always ma-Martin, served 10 years to give him strength,” Psalms 104:13-15 (GNB). everything except an algebra possible. A commitment to in prison for a robbery con- As we look at the wonder class I took from a teacher growth means that they em- viction. Aft er rebuilding of creation and the beauty of near retirement. brace challenge … Th erefore, his life and fi nding employ- the world around us, we can Mrs. Myers, my teach- failure is indispensable and ment, Rene was sent back to appreciate all of God’s bless- er, wouldn’t let me quit the something to learn from. prison when it was discov- class, so I fi nished the year Regarding learning ings. But yet in the midst of Th e Oakwood Elementary second graders sang several ered the court made a mis- the beauty around us there failing algebra. I had never through failure the scriptures take regarding the length of patriotic songs at the National Day of Prayer service held in failed like this before, never say… Psalm 119:71 (NKJV), is still imperfection, there is Oakwood on Th ursday, May 7th. Eileen Kochensparger is his sentence. death, disease, suff ering, and getting an F in any previous “It is good for me that I have “He didn’t have any idea shown beginning the ceremony with several second graders subject. Needless to say, the been affl icted, Th at I may thorns. standing nearby. this would happen, and nei- It is built into our hearts sting of failure troubled me so learn Your statutes.” ther did I,” says Jasmine. “A that this is not all there is. much that I decided to retake Pastor Rick Jones pre- sentence of 98 years is es- What we see is only a glimpse BIBLE QUESTIONS 10. Luke 19:15 – Name the class my senior year with viously served on the staff sentially life in prison. He’ll of how life is supposed to be. the three primary charac- a new teacher, Mrs. Bunn. of Defi ance Area Youth for Christ for 36 years, fi rst as a never be able to play with In the beginning, in Eden, By: James Potter, Oakwood ters or group of characters With the exception of the fi rst ministry coordinator and lat- there was perfection with a church of Christ in this parable? nine week grading period, I our kids again.” er as Executive Director. Rick Admission to the life that was not threatened 1. Luke 19:13 – What lan- Questions or Comments? received A’s the remainder of the year. When I received is currently a pastor of an area 60-minute event is free. with death, suff ering, and guage is mina? Call James Potter at 419- my fi nal grade, an A for the local church. Snacks and beverages are disease. Th en came sin and 2. Luke 19:13 – In this 393-4775 or e-mail jsp1941@ a curse upon the earth and verse Jesus is entrusting yahoo.com. Th ere is also the year, I took a copy to show available. Lifetree Café is lo- Mrs. Myers. I will never for- the entire creation including what to His disciples, while editors/proofreader at 419- JPHS TO HOLD cated in Th e Bachwell at 116 get what she told me, “Rick,” mankind. He is absent? 399-5022. Jesus loves you N. Washington Street, Van she said, “I knew you could GENERAL MEETING We know that God has 3. Luke 19:13 – What Wert, Ohio. Please enter and so does the church of do it!” What have you learned something better in store does Jesus mean till I come? on Court Street. Parking is Christ. through failure? Th e John Paulding His- for us, it is an instinct deep 4. Luke 19:14 – Who are available in the courthouse Answers to today’s ques- PreachingToday.com car- torical Society will be hold- in our souls. Meanwhile, in the citizens in this verse? lots. tions: ried the story of Carol Dweck, ing their General Meeting the midst of a fallen world 5. Luke 19:14 – Did the 1. Greek; 2. Th e Gospel Lifetree Café is a place who did a series of studies on on Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 we have a God who calls us, citizens love Jesus? message; 3. He is talking where people gather for con- who loves us, cares for us and how people handle failure. p.m. at the museum located 6. Luke 19:14 – Who did about His second coming; versation about life and faith about us, provides a means of Researcher Carol Dweck did across from the fairgrounds the citizens send aft er Him? 4. Jews; 5. No, they hated in a casual coff eehouse-type salvation for us, and gives us a series of studies on how 7. Luke 19:14 – What was in Paulding. setting. Questions about all good things. Him; 6. A delegation; 7. Did people handle adversity, par- the one thing the citizens not want this man reigning Speaker for the General Lifetree may be directed ticularly when they face lim- Meeting will be Commis- to First United Methodist didn’t want this man to do? over them.; 8. A kingdom; itations, obstacles, failure, 8. Luke 19:15 – When 9. To give account of what sioner Mark Holtsberry. Mr. Church at 419-238-0631 or Have Something to sell? and change. Holtsberry will be speaking fi [email protected]. this man returns what has they did with the mina; 10. In one study, she took a he already received? on Paulding County ceme- Lifetree Café topic for Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 A certain nobleman; the ten group of ten-year-olds and 9. Luke 19:15 – Why did teries and their importance May 28, “How to Pay Atten- words or less and only $.15 for servants; and the citizens. gave them increasingly dif- Jesus summon his servants as part of our heritage and a tion.” each additional word. In verse 13, Jesus called fi cult math problems to see who had the mina? his 10 servants which is a how they would handle fail- connection to our past. fi gure of the disciples, and ure. Most students got dis- Th e meeting is open to gave to each one a mina to couraged and depressed, but a the public and refreshments do business til He comes. few had a totally diff erent re- will be served aft erwards. When you read Acts chapter sponse. One kid—in the face Please mark your calendar one, Jesus is entrusting the of failure—rubbed his hands and plan on joining us for Gospel message to the dis- together, smacked his lips, the evening. ciples and to you and I (the and said, “I love a challenge!” King James Version says Another kid, failing one math pounds). problem aft er another, said, Stoller-Dunham Verse 14 tells us about “You know, I was hoping this Insurance Agency, Inc. the citizens who are a fi gure would be informative.” When Life Happens, Family Medicine Is Our Business! of the Jews, who said they “What’s wrong with We’ve Got You Covered. did not want Jesus reigning them?” she wondered. “I al- Home • Auto • Life • Health over them. We will be able ways thought you coped with Business Church • Annuity to see this later on at the failure or you didn’t cope cross. We also see in verse with failure. I never thought anyone loved failure. Were 15 that when he returned, these alien children or were (this is when Christ comes they on to something?” to take His church home, She realized that not only those who are saved. Read were these kids not discour-

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PRESENTS HARLAN CHRIS- QUAD MEET ley, DSJ, 52.24; 2nd Sheperd, TIAN SCHOOL STUDENT this award. iAB is pleased WT, 53.41; 3rd Pohlman, DSJ, ALANA GINGERICH WITH to recognize the dedication 55.70 of these youth as they strive On May 5th Delphos St. SCHOLARSHIP John played host to a high Girls 300m Hurdles – 1st to meet academic excellence Temple, WT, 49.11; 2nd Van- while assisting in their com- school track quad meet. iAB Financial Bank re- Team results: Cleve, P, 50.28; 3rd Williams, munities to make a diff erence DSJ, 58.84 cently presented Harlan for others. Girls – Wayne Trace 84, Christian School student Delphos St. John’s 68, Crest- Boys 300m Hurdles – 1st iAB Financial Bank, a Saylor, WT, 42.15; 2nd Kuhn, Alana Gingerich with a wholly-owned subsidiary of view 54, Paulding 43 scholarship check to be used Boys – Delphos St. John’s WT, 46.39; 3rd Haggard, DSJ, Independent Alliance Banks, 47.06 towards tuition for the 2015- Inc., is one of the largest lo- 97, Wayne Trace 77, Crest- 16 school year. Students at view 44, Paulding 38 Girls 800m – 1st Rohr, cally- owned community DSJ, 2:38.79; 2nd Saylor, WT, Harlan Christian School in banks in the area and em- Individual events: grades seven through 11 with Girls 4x800m – 1st Crest- 2:48.24; 3rd Mueller, DSJ, ploys approximately 290 peo- 2:54.78 a grade-point average of 9.5 ple throughout Allen, Hun- view A, 11:28.72; 2nd Wayne or higher on a 12-point scale Trace A, 11:48.59 Boys 800m – 1st Pohlman, tington, Marshall and Wells DSJ, 2:04.96; 2nd Grand- and who have completed a counties. Boys 4x800m – 1st St. minimum of 20-30 hours of John’s A, 9:01.46; 2nd Crest- staff , C, 2:05.40; 3 Hays, DSJ, view A, 9:07.18; 3rd Paulding 2:11.14 A, 9:59.90; 4th Wayne Trace Girls 200m – 1st Goings, A, 10:16.52 WT, 27.19; 2nd Critten, WT, The West Bend News Girls 100m Hurdles – 1st 29.11; 3rd Wells, C, 29.91 READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS Buettner, DSJ, 16.96; 2nd Boys 200m – 1st Saylor, OHIO LOCATIONS Wood and Vine, Paulding Coun- VanCleve, P, 17.67; 3rd Plum- WT, 24.62; 2nd Buettner, DSJ, 24.63; 3rd Sheperd, WT, 24.93 Antwerp: Country Time Mar- ty Senior Center, Rite Aid, Ace mer, P, 17.93 Hardware, Gorrell Bros., Coun- Boys 110m Hurdles – 1st Girls 3200m – 1st Bowen, Carson Forbes, age 3, son of Amanda Forbes, enjoying a ket, Antwerp Branch Library, Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, Riv- try Inn Living Center, Albert Saylor, WT, 16.28; 2nd Kuhn, C, 12:23.41; 2nd Wannemach- “ride” in a kayak, provided by Auglaize Canoe & Kayak Ad- Automotive, Paulding Court- er Street Market, Antwerp Ex- WT, 17.24; 3rd Britt, DSJ, er, WT, 13:57.90; 3rd Ringler, ventures. house, Paulding Co. Bookmo- change Bank, Papa Oley’s, Home- 18.98 P, 16:17.24 bile, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding A “Coff ee & Dessert” round activities and pro- town Pantry, Pop-N-Brew, The Boys 3200m – 1st Grand- VFW Post 587 Girls 100m – 1st Goings, Parent – Professional Train- grams they off er for children Rootbeer Stand, Agora, Pit-Stop WT, 12.76; 2nd Flint, WT, staff , C, 10:31.71; 2nd Shep- Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, ing Expo was recently held and their families: AlleyCat Broughton: Kohart’s Surplus & 13.47; 3rd Wells, C, 13.76 herd, P, 11:48.30; 3rd Daugh- Payne Super Valu, Antwerp Ex- erty, C, 12:55.85 at Parc Lane in Paulding. Bowling Lanes, Auglaize Ca- Salvage Boys 100m – 1st Martz, “Spring into Summer” Expo noe & Kayak, Ann’s Bright change Bank, Maramart, Payne DSJ, 11.65; 2nd Nagel, DSJ, Girls 4x400m – 1st St. Bryan: Chief, Town & Country, Branch Library, Puckerbrush John’s A, 4:37.98; 2nd Wayne focused on educational web- Beginnings, Paulding County McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Center 11.77; 3rd Buettner, DSJ, sites for preschool through 4-H, Girl Scouts of Paulding Pizza 11.92; 4th Cunningham, C, Trace A, 4:42.34; 3rd Crest- Cecil: Cecil Elevator, Maramart, Scott: Scott Variety Store view A, 5:52.75 high school and summer fun County, Kaitlyn’s Cottage, 12.23 ideas for families, which was Mercer Residential Services, Vagabond Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- Girls 4x200m – 1st Wayne Boys 4x400m – 1st St. Charloe: Charloe Store John’s A, 3:38.64; 2nd Crest- presented by Ellen Williams, NOCAC/Head Start/Sum-  ce, Village Food Emporium, Trace A, 1:50.26; 2nd Pauld- Continental: Okuley’s Pharma- Sherwood Bank, view A, 3:41.64; 3rd Paulding Librarian with Paulding Ex- mer Food Program, Paulding ing A, 1:57.13; 3rd St. John’s empted Village Schools, and County Soil & Water Conser- cy, Dollar General, ACE Hard- Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Short A, 2:02.98; 4th Crestview A, A, 3:57.21; 4th Wayne Trace ware A, 4:01.15 Michael Schweinsberg, 4-H vation, and Youth for Christ. Stop, Family Video, Orchard 2:04.43 Coordinator, Paulding Coun- Th e “Spring into Summer” De ance: Newman’s Carry Out, Tree, BalyEat’s, Lee’s Ace Boys 4x200m – 1st Crest- Girls Shot Put – 1st Trigg, C, 35’5.75”; 2nd Wehri, DSJ, ty. Training Expo was made Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior Center, Hardware, Main Street Market, view A, 1:37.19; 2nd Paulding Walmart, Big Lots, Cabin Fever Walmart 29’10.5”; 3rd Sinn, WT, 29’9.5” Exhibitors from the fol- possible through the Parent A, 1:39.14; 3rd Wayne Trace lowing area groups and Mentor Grant and Western Coffee, Cabbage Patch Conve- A, 1:42.87; Boys Shot Put – 1st Sinn, nience Store INDIANA LOCATIONS WT, 45’3”; 2nd Wenninger, agencies also were available Buckeye, ESC. Girls 1600m – 1st Rohr, to share summer and year Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, Fort Wayne: Walmart (Mays- DSJ, 5:58.86; 2nd Bowen, C, WT, 41’9”; 3rd Buettner, DSJ, ville Rd.) 40’9.75” Kaiser Supermarket, Frager’s 6:07.65; 3rd Wannemacher, Barbershop, Utilities Of ce Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill WT, 6:08.69 Girls Discus – 1st Sinn, Hardware, Grabill Country Sales WT, 95’7”; 2nd Wehri, DSJ, WT, 4’8”; 3rd Buettner, DSJ, LADY ARCHERS BEAT Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Station, Boys 1600m – 1st Saylor, 4’6” N&N, Quick Stop Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- C, 5:06.53; 2nd Shepherd, P, 92’8”; 3rd Trigg, C, 92’7” OTTOVILLE Boys High Jump – 1st Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank 5:06.97; 3rd Cocuzza, DSJ, Boys Discus – 1st Wen- ninger, WT, 126’2”; 2nd Sinn, Sheperd, WT, 5’6”; 2nd Antwerp took on Ottoville Save-A-Lot Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, 5:22.95 Courtney, DSJ, 5’4”; 3rd Hale, Hoagland Pizza Pub Girls 4x100m – 1st Wayne WT, 123’6”; 3rd Anthony, in high school soft ball on Hicksville: Cline’s Market, DSJ, 110’10” WT, 5’4” May 5th. Antwerp won 3 to 2 Hickory Hills Golf Course, Sail- Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The Trace A, 52.40; 2nd St. John’s Girls Pole Vault – 1st Sa- A 54.70; 3rd Crestview A, Girls Long Jump – 1st against Ottoville. ers, Shell Station, Lassus Handy Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 linas, P, 7’6”; 2nd Gerberick, Dandy, McDonald’s, H20, Senior 56.77; 4th Paulding A, 56.91 Plummer, P, 14’5.75”; 2nd Pitching: Gas Station, Dollar General Meeker, P, 13’4.75”; 3rd Troy- DSJ, 7’6”; 3rd Harwell, P, 7’0” Antwerp – Perry, complete Center New Haven: Curves, Milan Boys 4x100m – 1st St. Boys Pole Vault – 1st Na- John’s A, 45.84; 2nd Crest- er, DSJ, 13’1” game, 5 hits, 6SO,4 walks Melrose: Uncle Fudd’s Diner, Center, New Haven Branch Li- Boys Long Jump – 1st gel, DSJ, 11’0”; 2nd Staff ord, P, Batting: Morning Star Convenience Store brary, Ken’s Meat Market, New view A, 46.15; 3rd Paulding 10’6”; 3rd Lothamer, P, 10’0” A, 47.28; 4th Wayne Trace A, Buettner, DSJ, 18’7.5”; 2nd Antwerp – Braaten, single; Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, The Haven Bakery, Broadway Deli, 48.24 Sheperd, WT, 18’6.5”; 3rd Johanns, 2 singles; Tempel, Landing Strip, The Oakleaf, Paterson Hardware, Richard’s Girls 400m – 1st Bagley, Hale, WT, 18’1.75” NEW HAVEN HIGH single; Barnhouse, double; Cooper Community Branch Li- Restaurant, New Haven Chamber Girls High Jump – 1st Perry, single; Hawley, single, brary, TrueValue Hardware C, 1:10.06; 2nd Mohr, WT, TEACHER RECEIVES Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s 1:10.78; 3rd Gerberick, DSJ, Mohr, WT, 4’10”; 2nd Temple, RBI Paulding: Paulding Co. 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At 7:00 a.m. the annual By: Stan Jordan breakfast begins as does the All of my life, I’ve loved fi ring salute to veterans at the to read. I can’t read anymore cemetery. because my eyes are not that Th e parade, including THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS good, now. Th e other day, for the Wayne Trace Marching some reason, the title “Th e Band, will begin at 9:30 a.m. By: Stan Jordan Sword of Damocles” crossed concluding with a memorial On our sortie today, we my mind (or desk). I remem- Advertising Logos & Slogans service at Lehman Cemetery. fl ew over in the Caen area bered a little about it. It was from the Past Continued Dinner for all veterans and then a little south. You sort of a curse, or bad luck or 1. A meal fi t for ____. is at 12:00 p.m. Families are see, there are still hundreds of something. 2. Kentucky Fried ____. asked to bring a covered dish Motorcycle riders, Don Leininger (left ), U.S. Air Force vet- miles of France going south Th is 8 cylinder memory 3. Finger Lickin’ ____. and table service. Meat will be eran William Paholak (center) and U.S. Army veteran James towards Spain. All of the of mine over the 90 years has 4. Who made the Monop- supplied by the Post. Raines will be supporting the CHP Hospice poker run this country is controlled by Ger- dwindled down to less than a oly sets? Sunday in Defi ance. many. Th e allies have to drive 4 banger. One of my co-work- 5. A Slogan: It Covers the A SALUTE TO THE SER- About 200 motorcycle Th e poker run start be- all of the Krauts out of here ers, Angel (the boss’s wife), Earth. VICES: MEMORIAL WEEK- riders will be part of a poker tween 1:00-1:30 p.m. and and then move north towards 6. Ashes to Ashes, ____ to who has about 6 or 8 jobs, is END OBSERVANCE run and fundraiser for the will go from Defi ance to Van Belgium. also the fi nal proofreader. ____. CHP Defi ance Area Inpatient Wert, Paulding, Bryan, Arch- So, we four pilots fl ew I asked her what she knew 7. He learned to paddle his Hospice Center on Sunday, bold and then back to Defi - on south to a town called, own ____. Th is Memorial Day Week- about the Sword of Damocles, end, we remember those who May 24 at Family Christian ance. Th e poker run will end Alencon. Th at is a junction and she immediately replied, 8. What is a barber’s favor- Center, 1834 E. Second St., at 4:30 p.m. at the Compass, a of railroads and highways, a ite word? have given their lives in the “Absolutely nothing!” service of our country. Th e Defi ance. non-profi t community center rail distribution center area. Well, we talked about Me- 9. Take two of these pills Th ere will be food, enter- at 320 Jackson Ave. in Defi - Th at is all new area for us. We and ____. Old Fort is honored to present dieval England and King Ar- an opportunity for you to vis- tainment and a blessing of the ance. caught a freight train loaded thur and his big sword called, 10. Hump day is bikes beginning at 11:00 a.m. At the Compass following with tanks and war supplies ______. it with veterans who served Ex-Caliber. We fi gured the from WWII through the Th ere will be a car and mo- the poker run, there will be a out in the open and in the sword would be about the 11. Spit and ____. torcycle show at the Family hog roast and other food plus daylight. We hit that train 12. Location, location, present. Th is is your chance same; quite long, double-sid- to hear their fi rst hand expe- Christian Center, with prizes entertainment for riders and from all sides. We took the ed, big grip long enough for ____ . being awarded. Th e public is the public. locomotive out fi rst and the 13. You’re in good hands riences of serving our coun- both hands and plenty heavy. try. Reenactors will also be encouraged to attend and is For more information call train stopped and the fi ght Well, Angel punched it up on with ______. also invited to the church’s 419-956-2025 or 419-980- was on. It had one fl at car 14. Brush your teeth ev- on hand to share military the computer, and this is the stories from the days of the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Sun- 0065 loaded with some multiple story of King Dionysius and ery day and see your dentist day services, featuring speak- barrel cannons and we had ______. earliest settlers in this terri- Damocles. tory until WWI. A memorial er Ben Priest. to get rid of it quickly, and “According to the story, 15. In baseball: By golly, we did. Th ere was a few more wait ‘til ______. fl ag ceremony will begin the pandering to his king, Dio- aft ernoon at 1:00 p.m., with STUDENTS HONOR BELOVED CLASS single machine guns. We also nysius, Damocles exclaimed 16. It’s in the ______. took care of those guns with 17. As scarce as a ___ special guest Chaplain (Maj.) VOLUNTEER that, as a great man of power Michael N. Frese, recipient our small arms fi re. Aft er we and authority surrounded by ____. got back to our air base and 18. Nothing runs like a of the Purple Heart for his magnifi cence, Dionysius was service in Iraq. All donations sort of added up our hits for truly extremely fortunate. _____. the day, we were very proud 19. It’s not over til ___ will be used to support the Dionysius then off ered to Honor Flight program. of this mission. We got one switch places with Damocles, ______. locomotive and he is beyond 20. Walk soft ly and carry a Th e Fort will be open to so that Damocles could taste the public: 1:00-5:00 p.m. on repair. that very fortunate fi rsthand. big ______. Patton’s breakout is go- 21. Around her neck, she Sunday, May 24. For more Dam quickly and eagerly ac- information: www.oldfort- ing well. Th is hot, summer cepted the king’s proposal. wore a ______. weather makes the ground 22. Ringling Brothers: wayne.org or call (260) 437- Damocles sat down in the 2836. Th e Old Fort is located real hard and Patton’s tanks king’s throne surrounded ______. can go most anywhere. Some- 23. Ring the bell for at 1201 Spy Run Ave Fort by every luxury, but Dio- Wayne, IN 46805. Parking is times if they encounter a road nysius arranged that a huge ______. block, they have to go out ***Answers*** available at Headwaters and sword should hang above Lawton Parks. around it in the fi elds to pass the throne, held at the pom- 1. King 2. Chicken 3. Good it. Th ere are not many trees mel only by a single hair of a 4. Park Bros. 5. Sherman Wil- of forests for the Germans horse’s tail. Damocles fi nally liams Paint 6. Dust to Dust 7. BALLOT BOARD CERTIFIES to hide behind, so Patton’s begged the king that he be al- Canoe 8. Next 9. Call me in MARIJUANA AND INDUS- troops move right along. On lowed to depart because he no the morning 10. Wednesday TRIAL HEMP LEGALIZATION our sortie this morning, we longer wanted to be so fortu- 11. Polish 12. Location 13. AMENDMENT AS SINGLE had extra fuel tanks and we nate, realizing that with great All State Insurance 14. Twice BALLOT ISSUE went back down to the south- fortune and power comes also a year 15. Next year 16. Mail ern part of France again. We great responsibility.” 17. Hen’s teeth 18. Deere 19. Th e Ohio Ballot Board to- caught a freight train loaded We sort of fi gured that this Th e fat lady sings 20. Stick 21. day certifi ed the ballot initia- Cindy Seslar has been a loyal volunteer at Antwerp Elemen- with trucks, half-tracks and story holds very true this time Yellow Ribbon 22. Barnum & tive sponsored by the group tary School for 30 years. In honor, recognition, and celebra- supplies for the troops. It was of year, as all over the world, Bailey 23. For Shell/For Ser- known as Better for Ohio tion of all that Seslar has done, Ms. Crystal Brooks’ second partly a couple of chemical young adults are graduat- vice concerning the legalization grade class threw her a surprise party on Wednesday, May cars, which we fi gured were ing high school and entering See ya! of marijuana and industrial 13th. Th ey greeted Seslar with cupcakes and a homemade loaded with gasoline and we college to further their edu- hemp as a single issue. card. were sure right. Boy, what a cation, or, going out into the VILLAGE OF OHIO CITY Petitioners will now need STATEMENT FROM OHIO “In Ohio it is easy to vote. fi re we started! All the cars of work-a-day world. Th e king is ARTS IN THE PARK to collect 305,591 signatures, SECRETARY OF STATE JON In fact, our voting rules have gasoline caught fi re. telling Damocles that maybe, which is equal to 10 percent HUSTED received national recognition Th ey entire train was out things are not as rosy as they “ARTS in the PARK” and of the total vote cast for gov- and our generous number of in the country-side, and with appear. Don’t try to keep up the Village of Ohio City is ernor in 2014, in order to days and hours are support- all of the fi res we started, the with the Jone’s and it isn’t Regarding today’s (May proud to welcome Cass Blue place the issue on the ballot. 11th) lawsuit fi led in federal ed by the NAACP, League and Dana Fair this Friday eve- As part of the total number court challenging Ohio’s elec- of Women Voters and the PAULDING VFW POST 587 ning for a special event. Th ey of signatures needed to place tion rules, all of the following ACLU. Mrs. Clinton’s polit- 214 N. Water St. • Paulding, OH will be entertaining from 7:00 the measure on the ballot, pe- may be attributed to Ohio ical associates are simply in- to 9:00 p.m. at the Memorial titioners must also have col- Secretary of State Jon Husted: tending to interject chaos into Park that is located on Main lected signatures from at least “Ohio just settled a fed- Ohio’s nationally recognized Street. “ARTS in the PARK” 44 of Ohio’s 88 counties, and eral lawsuit on early voting a voting system.” has FREE monthly perfor- within each of those counties, couple of weeks ago so that mances every second Friday, collect enough signatures we could have a smooth, fair FISH FRY with a laid-back campfi re equal to fi ve percent of the elections process in 2016. Antwerp Rotary MAY 27TH, 2015 • 5-7PM atmosphere. 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Water St. • Paulding, OH early voting days or hours.” Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL 2015 SENIOR Clemence, Kayla Deitrick, ANTWERP HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY Claudia Foltz, Nelson Foster, AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM Sean Holman, Erin Johanns, st Jacob Long, Ashleigh Mar- Th e 21 Annual Archer able, Melissa Martinez, Ash- Academic Awards ceremo- lyn Strahley, Michael Tope ny took place for the 2014-15 Drama Production – Tay- school year on Wednesday, lor Ankney, Lydia Clemence, May 13, 2014 in the Antwerp Brooke Clemens, Kastin Kel- High School Auditeria. ly, Amanda LoCastro, Jacob Principal’s Leadership Long, Melissa Martinez, El- Award – Collin Perry lie Miller, Isaac Nice, Haley Th e Ryan Family Foun- Schlegel, Shayla Shepherd, dation Scholarships – Bailee William Smith, Michael Sigman, Kelsey Titus and Ol- Tope, Laurel Wehrkamp ivia Tempel Engineering Team Awards Students of the Month: – Kathryn Clapsaddle, Jacob September – Jacob O’Don- Long, Ellie Miller, Isaac Nice, nell; October – Collin Perry; Shown with Dianne Cooper are the V H Cooper Scholarship Laurel Wehrkamp November – Olivia Tempel; recipients: (l to r) Bill Smith, Ben Heilshorn, Jacob Long, Science Olympiad Awards December – Rachel Becker; Katie Carnahan, Aaron Mock, Laurel Wehrkamp and Ellie – Katie Carnahan, Kathryn January – Alexander Vail; Miller. Clapsaddle, Ellie Miller, Isaac February – Joshua Steiner; Nice, Michael Tope, Laurel March – Samantha Provines; Wehrkamp April – Colton Bennett Spanish IV Awards – Merit Based Scholarships: Bailee Sigman receives the Ryan Family Foundation Schol- Brooke Clemens, Erin Jo- Bowling Green State Uni- arship award from Antwerp Superintendent, Pat Ross. hanns, Amanda LoCastro, versity – Samantha Provines, Courageous Student erty, Iann Roebel, Jacob Suk- Cierra Pack, Ashlyn Strahley Bailee Sigman, Alex Vail Award – Rachel Becker up, Austin Wendt Technology Design – Aar- Butler University – Collin State Award in Sports- Sophomores – Mariah El- on Mock Perry manship – Jarett Bute kins, Marissa Elkins, Becca Peony Pageant 2nd Run- Defi ance College – Darian Archie Griffi n Award – Johanns, Olivia Miller, Trey ner Up – Laurel Wehrkamp Bauer Bailee Sigman, Jarett Bute Mills, Brandon Pendergrast, Student Council/Class Indiana Tech – Rebecca Perfect Attendance: Derek Reeb, Arron Romero, Offi cers – Sr Class Offi cers Major Sophomores – Jaime Ryan; Hayden Spryn – Erin Johanns, Ellie Miller, Indiana University Purdue Freshmen – Pattrabhorn, Ja- Freshmen – Riley McAl- Morgan Riley, Haley Schle- University Fort Wayne – Mi- roonet (Nune) exander, Faith McDorman, gel; Student Council Pres. chaela Burns, Emily Ham- Shown with Dianne Cooper are the Oakwood Alumni Schol- Academic Content Ashley Miller, Jonathon – Laurel Wehrkamp; Student man, ReMien Jackson arship recipients: (l to r) Ben Heilshorn, Katie Carnahan, El- Awards: Pendergrast, Dylan Peters, Council Vice Pres. – Kastin Mount Vernon Nazarene lie Miller and Kastin Kelly English I – Joshua Poul- Megaen Price, Kylee Trauter- Kelly; Student Council Sec. University – Claire Van Vler- son; English II – Jarrison man, Rachel Williamson Th e Senior Awards Pro- Lela McGuire Jeff ery – Haley Schlegel; Student ah Steiner; English III – Annie Academic Excellence gram was held at Paulding Scholarships – Claudia Foltz, Council Members – Lyndi Northwest State Commu- Miesle; AP English – Olivia Awards and Academic A’s: High School on Tuesday, May Ben Heilshorn, Melissa Mar- Clinton, Amana LoCastro, nity College – Nicole Hughes, Tempel; Yearbook – Saman- Seniors – Rachel Beck- 12, 2015. tinez, William Smith Morgan Riley Kelsey Titus tha Provines; Broadcasting – er, Michaela Burns, Jacob Th e following awards and Monroe Family Scholar- Attendance: Perfect At- Th e Ohio State University Samantha Provines O’Donnell, Collin Perry, scholarships were given to the ships – Melissa Martinez, El- tendance – 4 years – Ashlyn – Joshua Steiner, Olivia Tem- Algebra I – Hunter Noel; Joshua Steiner, Allison Tay- Class of 2015: lie Miller Strahley; Senior Year Perfect pel Algebra II – Emily Derck; lor, Olivia Tempel, Alexander Oakwood Elementary Jerald Rodriguez Memori- Attendance – Shayla Shep- Penn State University – Geometry – Joshua Poul- Vail PTO Scholarships – Katie al Scholarships – Kyle Gard- herd; Excellent Attendance – Gregory Kurtz son; AP Statistics – Jarrison Juniors – Mikayla Boesch, Carnahan, Kastin Kelly, Ja- ner, Morgan Riley, Lorenzo 4 yrs. – Marty Kessler, Jacob Trine University – Parker Steiner; Pre-Calculus – Aar- Emily Derck, Elizabeth Haw- cob Long, Ellie Miller Salinas Long, Shayla Shepherd, Wil- Swenson on O’Donnell; AP Calculus ley, Taylor Kochenour, Au- Paulding Education As- Franklin B. Walter liam Smith, Malayna Van- Th e University of Cincin- – Joshua Steiner drie Longardner, Joshua Lon- soc. Scholarships – Kath- All-Scholastic Nominee – Cleve nati – Rachel Becker Biology I – Brandon Laney gardner, Anne Miesle, Aaron ryn Clapsaddle, Ellie Miller, Kathryn Clapsaddle National Honor Society Th e University of Saint and Owen Miller; Biology II O’Donnell, Kirsten Price, Shayla Shepherd, Ashlyn Rosemary Young Book – Taylor Ankney, Katie Car- Francis – Lauren Barrand, – Audrie Longardner; Physi- Blaire Rebber, Paige Rebber, Strahley, Laurel Wehrkamp Scholarship – Alexis Howell nahan, Kathryn Clapsaddle, Magdalene Reinhart, Allison cal Science – Michael Taylor; Kiana Recker, Samuel Wil- PEVS Board/Adminis- Janice Lipp Memorial Kayla Deitrick, Hannah En- Taylor Chemistry – Maggie Wilson; liamson, Jenna Wilson tration Scholarships – Ben Scholarship – Kastin Kelly glish, Claudia Foltz, Ben Hei- Wright State University – Environmental Science – Ki- Sophomores – Emma But- Heilshorn, Kastin Kelly, Ellie Melrose Area Book Schol- lshorn, Alexis Howell, Erin Jacob O’Donnell ana Recker; Anatomy – Aar- zin, Carley DeLong, Matthew Miller, Ashlyn Strahley, Lau- arship – Kathryn Clapsaddle Johanns, Amanda LoCas- Antwerp Rotary – Saman- on O’Donnell; Physics – Paige Dooley, Joshua Ehlinger, Evan rel Wehrkamp Pepsi Cola Company tro, Jacob Long, Ellie Miller, tha Provines, Joshua Steiner Rebber Hilton, Erica Meyer, Emilee Retired Teacher’s Assoc. Scholarships – Claudia Foltz, Isaac Nice, Morgan Riley, Jacobs Trust – Rachel World History – Callie Phillips, Hanna Richey, Jai- Scholarships – Kastin Kelly, Erin Johanns, Morgan Riley Haley Schlegel, Shayla Shep- Becker Perry; American History me Ryan, Hannah Schneider, Lorenzo Salinas GenFed Credit Union herd, William Smith, Ashlyn Parent Employment – Carley DeLong; Ameri- Kaylee Schroeder, Jarrison Oakwood Alumni Assoc. Scholarship – Erin Johanns Strahley, Malayna VanCleve, Scholarships – Maria Brad- can Government – Mikayla Steiner, Maggie Wilson Scholarships – Katie Carna- NUCOR Scholarship – Laurel Wehrkamp bury, Nicole Hughes, Maggie Boesch; Economics – Alex- Freshmen – Kaylee Ben- han, Ben Heilshorn, Kastin Erin Johanns Honors Diploma – Katie Reinhart, Jacob O’Donnell, ander Vail; AP Psychology – nett, Kaitlin Clevinger, Brian Kelly, Ellie Miller Gleaner Life Insurance Carnahan, Kathryn Clapsad- Elizabeth Bond Emily Hamman Paulding County Hospi- Scholarships – Ben Hei- dle, Alexis Howell, Erin Jo- Paulding County Area (Continued on Page 8) Spanish I – Joshua Poul- tal Foundation Scholarship – lshorn, Ellie Miller, William hanns, Ellie Miller, Isaac Foundation – Collin Perry, son; Spanish II – Hunter Shayla Shepherd Smtih Nice, Shayla Shepherd, Ash- Olivia Tempel Noel; Spanish III – Emily Paulding County Area PHS Scholar Athlete lyn Strahley, Malayna Van- J.P. Crain – Bailee Sigman, Derck; Spanish IV – Olivia JKC Foundation Scholarships – Awards – Morgan Riley, Cleve, Laurel Wehrkamp Michaela Burns, Olivia Tem- Tempel Katie Carnahan, Alexis How- Shayla Shepherd Seniors Graduating with pel, Alex Vail, Parker Swen- Container SVC Student Technology – Ja- ell Archie Griffi n Sportsman- Honors: 3.5-3.99 aft er 7 se- son, Hannah Mills, Allison “Very Affordable!” cob O’Donnell Lafarge Scholarship – Ellie ship Awards – Morgan Riley, mesters – Isaac Nice, Lau- Taylor $350 in Fort Wayne Academic Achievement Miller Adam Deatrick rel Wehrkamp, Malayna Paulding County Retired (level full) Awards: Systech Award – Isaac OHSAA Scholar Athletes VanCleve, Katie Carnahan, Teachers Association – Bailee $350 outside Fort Wayne Seniors – Alston Doctor, Nice – Shayla Shepherd, Ben Hei- Ellie Miller, Erin Johanns, Sigman, Rae Jackson (level full + $50/trip charge) Nichole Hughes Insource Technologies, lshorn Amanda LoCastro, Kayla De- Gen Fed Credit Union *no tires or concrete* Juniors – Sidney Barn- Inc. Scholarship – Jacob Long NFHS Award of Excel- itrick, Morgan Riley, William Scholarship – Collin Perry house, Erik Buchan, Jeff rey Dr. Bruce Atkinson Schol- lence – Melissa Martinez, Smith, Emily Pastor, Haley VFW Post 5087 Scholar- 260-348-4759 Coleman, Domino Daugh- arship – Isaac Nice Aaron Mock Schlegel, Taylor Ankney, Ben ships – Olivia Tempel, Collin Russell Bauer Scholarships College/University Schol- Heilshorn, Hannah English, Perry, Rachel Becker, Michae- – Katie Carnahan, Ellie Mill- arships: Claudia Foltz, Jacob Long, la Burns er Findlay University – Ash- Alexis Howell Northwest State Honors SPECIAL Virgil Cooper Scholar- lyn Strahley, Ellie Miller, Seniors Graduating with Scholarship – Nicole Hughes ships – Katie Carnahan, Ben Adam Deatrick; NWSCC Highest Honors: 4.0 or higher Th e Ohio State Alumni Jim’s Heilshorn, Jacob Long, Ellie – Kayla Deitrick, Amanda aft er 7 semesters – Kathryn Scholarship – Olivia Tempel Miller, Aaron Mock, William LoCastro; Defi ance College – Clapsaddle, Ashlyn Strahley, Marine Corps League Smith, Laurel Wehrkamp William Smith Shayla Shepherd Darwin Hemenway Scholar- JP Crain Scholarships – Offi ce Assistants – Bradley 2015 Senior Co-Valecdic- ship – Collin Perry Adam Deatrick, Hannah En- Crawford, Skyler Huth, Erin torians – Kathryn Clapsad- Jean Detmon Book Schol- glish, Kyle Gardner, Ben Hei- Johanns, Morgan Riley, Jessi- dle, Ashlyn Strahley arships – Samantha Provines, lshorn, Ellie Miller, Morgan ca Schroeder President’s Award for Ed- Rebecca Major, Lauren Bar- Riley, Shayla Shepherd Band Director – John Phil- ucational Excellence – Tay- rand, Olivia Tempel, Collin Iris Gallagher Scholarship ip Sousa Award – Isaac Nice lor Ankney, Katie Carnahan, Perry, Claire Van Vlerah – Kastin Kelly Band Booster Scholarships Kathryn Clapsaddle, Erin Jo- Antwerp Education As- Gorman Family Trusts – Kathryn Clapsaddle, Isaac hanns, Jacob Long, Ellie Mill- sociation Book Scholarships Scholarships – Katie Carna- Nice, Michael Tope, Laurel – Rachel Becker, Alston AT NOW P er, Isaac Nice, Emily Pastor, IZZA han, Claudia Foltz, Ben Hei- Wehrkamp Morgan Riley, Shayla Shep- Doctor, Logan Emerson, Ja- lshorn, Amanda LoCastro, Choral Awards – Varsity herd, Ashlyn Strahley, Laurel cob O’Donnell, Collin Perry, LARGE SPECIALTY PIZZA Jacob Long, Melissa Marti- Quartet – Christian Burtch, Wehrkamp Samantha Provines, Allison nez, William Smith Lyndi Clinton, Kastin Kelly, Kiwanis Student of the Taylor, Olivia Tempel, Alex- only $11.99 + tax, limit 2 Ira Hamman Scholarships Laurel Wehrkamp; Leader- Month Awards – Melissa ander Vail, Claire Van Vlerah – Katie Carnahan, Jacob ship Award – Laurel Weh- Martinez, Ashlyn Strahley, Paulding County Hospital Long, Melissa Martinez rkamp; Director’s Award – Lydia Clemence, Katie Car- – Allison Taylor Jacob Scholarships – Katie Lyndi Clinton nahan, Claudia Foltz, Han- Athletic Awards: 1-260-632-9700 Carnahan, Adam Deatrick, Art Awards – Julia Brown, Scholar Athlete Award – Woodburn, IN nah English, Kayla Deitrick, Special expires June 3, 2015 • Must bring coupon in for off er. Kyle Gardner Kathryn Clapsaddle, Lydia Zeke Hunt Alex Vail, Olivia Tempel PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] (Continued from Page 7) Stephanie Fishpaw, Bryan Geyer, Brooke Hatlevig, Alex- Wolfe, Haley Timmons, Cas- ANTWERP CLASS OF 2015 SAYS “GOODBYE!” andra Hindenlang, Brandon sie Wolfrum, Kevin Meade, Laney, Amelia Miller, Callie Jennifer Gerken, Amanda Perry, Joshua Poulson Waldfogel, Katie Cole, Brad National Honors Society: Drew, Chance Lichty, Lacie Seniors – Rachel Becker, Miller, Valeri Angles, Patri- Michaela Burns, Alston Doc- cia Bishop, Michael Blunt, tor, Jacob O’Donnell, Collin Raeann Bock, Britni Brown, Perry, Joshua Steiner, Allison Angela Bumgardner, Josh Taylor, Olivia Tempel, and Carmody, Rickie Caryer, Alexander Vail Tammy Caryer, Logan Col- Juniors – Mikayla Boesch, bart, Laura Colon, Andrea Emily Derck, Elizabeth Haw- Davis, Kendall Derrow, Ron- ley, Audrie Longardner, Josh- da Fabiano, Myra Frazer, Jus- ua Longardner, Anne Miesle, tine Gearhart, Chevelle Gon- Aaron O’Donnell, Kirsten zales, Garret Graham, Jared Price, Blaire Rebber, Paige Grime, Cathryn Hahn, Erin Rebber, Kiana Recker, Sam- Henderson, Michael Herevia, uel Williamson, and Jenna Caitlin Hill, Spencer Hines, Austin Hubbard, Janine Hus- Wilson Th e commencement exercises for where he delivered an inspiring speech that indeed this Class of 2015 have suf- Diploma with Honors sey, Edward Jimenez, Anita Kennedy, Ariel Krouse, Mel- Antwerp High School Class of 2015 about what it means to be accomplished fi ciently satisfi ed all criteria under the – Rachel Becker, Michaela took place on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at for the graduates and crowd. state of Ohio’s code to graduate from Burns, Jacob O’Donnell, Col- anie Landwehr, Mark Law- son, Zachary Mahnke, Alexis 2:00 p.m. in the Antwerp High School Th en it was the moment that the high school. lin Perry, Joshua Steiner, Ol- gymnasium. Th e ceremony was opened students had been wait- Gabrielle Zuber, Oliv- ivia Tempel Menendez, Rebecca Meyer, Jeff rey Miller, Mary Mohr, by principal Mike Bute. Th e high school ing 13 long and hard ia Tempel, and Elizabeth Danielle Moore, Hayden band proceeded to play the National years for – the march Bond led the graduates in NSCC SPRING TERM Mueller, Correy Olivo, Jes- Anthem and then processional as the to receive their diplo- the turning of the tassel DEANS’ LIST sie Otto, Kyle Phipps, Serena graduates paraded through the crowd mas. Alas, the moment – the symbol of comple- Ramirez, William Roberson, to the stage. Aft er the graduates were would have to wait tion. Northwest State Commu- Ashley Roberts, M o n i c a seat, the band commenced to play the one more day. Because Joshua Steiner closed nity College is pleased to an- Rocha Tavares, Lisa Rodri- school’s alma mater. of the snow days that the ceremony most el- nounce the 2015 Spring Term guez, Daphne Rucker, Jenni- Bailee Sigman took the stage next had been acquired this oquently with a quote Deans List from Defi ance and fer Seele, Sean Skiver, Carissa and welcomed the guests to this mo- school year, the seniors from St. Augustine, “Do Paulding Counties. Snyder, Ryan Snyder, Zach- mentous occasion, followed by Collin had one more day of you wish to rise? Begin DEFIANCE COUNTY: ary Steece, Michael Steff el, Perry who took the crowd on a walk mandated school left , by descending. You plan Janis Acosta, Chris Ank- Katharine Stottlemyer, Noah down memory lane of the class’s school so their actual certif- a tower that will pierce ney, Jesse Barrera, Devon Ber- Strausbaugh, Connor Styke- history. Gabrielle Zuber introduced the icates of completions the clouds? Lay fi rst the geon, Brandi Bloniarz, Nicole main, Jacob Suman, Th eresa salutatorian, Jacob O’Donnell. He chal- were delivered to them foundation of humility.” Brobston, Adriana Dockery, Th iel, Curtis Turner II, Chris- lenged the students and graduates to on Monday aft er the se- Joshua Steiner Wise words for us all. Alli Dotson, Merri Hasch, topher Walter, Megan Wil- fi nd what you love and just do it. nior breakfast. Congratulations An- Jessica Hoch, Deborah Imm, liams, Ryan Windisch, Kath- Jacob then welcomed the valedicto- Th e program moved on with Su- twerp Class of 2015, West Bend News Casey Klingshirn, William erine Wolfe, AJ Mavis, Larry rian (Joshua Steiner) to the microphone perintendent Patricia Ross certifying wish you well. Meek, Jesus Perez III, Na- Hussey, Paul Arend, Ashleigh than Porter, Taryn Wichman, Masser, Amelia Ankney, Emily Gallant, Emily Spen- Michaela Bauer, Jenna Slat- Lorin Scantlen, Bret Schliess- dy Belmares, Aric Graham, Kucera Hull, Amanda Mc- derson, Linda Ankney, Teresa cer, Mirta Fuentes, Adrianne tery, Jill Garza, Brett Hook, er, Tristan Scranton, Jacob Misty Graham, Erin Mar- Dorman, Dennis Vance, Bauer, Michael Boyd, Nathan Mealer, Amantha VanDyke, Haley Rhodes, Christopher Th iel, Kathryn Black, Stacie shall, Dusty Powell, Heavin Robert Caperton, Stephanie Connin, Haley Linder, Victo- Brian Bostelman, Lauren Wonderly, Ashley Etchen, Smith, Kyrsten Parrett, Frank Weber, Dawn Dotson, Na- Moore, Erin Jewell, Macken- ria Ryan, Kayla Zuber, Sarah Krutsch, Andrea Rangel, Tia Tara Rockey, Morgan Bland, Ekete, Sheila Worthington, thaniel Jacob, Stacey Martin, zie Haney, Rachel Hofmann, Young, Brock Worden, Emily Campos, Katie Carnahan, Claire Caryer, Katelyn Fla- Samantha Greenler, Joseph Haley Robbins Jehane Hoagland, Kasey Os- Whitman, Mikayla Ander- Kendra Eklund, Cory Orta, nary, Jonathan Giesige, Na- Macsay, Donald Sproles, Er- PAULDING COUNTY: born, Kylee Wenninger, Ash- son, Mackenzie Hanenkratt JoAnne Powers, Frances Wit- than Graham, Jack Hudson, ich Wolfrum, Kali Retcher, Madison DeLong, Aar- ley Hunter, Lindsey Setser, ter, Jacob Wolff , Seth Eklund, Jason McCalla, Lauren Payne, Daniel Ainsworth III, Ran- on Hughes, Morgan Hahn, Mitchell Manz, Tiff any An-

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IHSAA – 2A GIRLS SOFT- BALL SECTIONAL AT BLUFFTON 11-1 WIN FOR LADY WAR- GUINEA PIGS DON’T READ BOOKS! RIORS Th e Paulding Fire Depart- the Holgate fi re department, Monday, May 25: ment hosted a 5K run on Sat- Ed Bohn the Paulding Coun- th Opening Games – 12:00 By: Jeff Abbott urday, May 16 . ty EMA director, and Brian p.m. – Eastside vs Lakewood Woodlan sent 10 batters to Shown suited up in their Sheets who runs for Cecil, Park; 2:00 p.m. – Woodlan the plate in the sixth inning, fi re gear and participating in Scott, and Grover Hill fi re de- vs South Adams; 4:00 p.m. – scoring 8 runs on just 2 hits, the 5K are Joe Strauss from partment. Blufft on vs Canterbury aided by 5 Southern Wells Tuesday, May 26: errors and the Warriors end- Semi-Final – 5:00 p.m. ed the game with a win 11-1 WE CAN HELP! – Churubusco vs Eastside/ over the Raiders. Southern Lakewood Park winner Wells scored their lone run Wednesday, May 27: in top of the fi rst for an ear- Semi-Finals – 5:00 p.m. ly advantage, but Woodlan – Woodlan/South Adams took the lead for good with winner vs Blufft on/Canter- a pair of runs in the bottom bury winner of the fi rst as Olivia Hostetler Th ursday, May 28: and Breeanna Vance scored. Th e Oakwood Elemen- dent then spent time creating 5:30 p.m. – Champion- Woodlan added a run in the tary fi rst graders are learn- their own illustrations to go ship Game second for a 3-1 lead and the ing about guinea pigs. Th ey with the book. two teams played the next 3 recently read a story called Shown with Allie and IHSAA – 3A GIRLS SOFT- innings scoreless. Th e Raid- Guinea Pigs Don’t Read Books her guinea pig are other fi rst BALL SECTIONAL AT LEO ers failed to score in the sixth by Colleen Stanley Bare. One graders: Dylan Perez, Brax- and in the bottom of the student, Allie Nunez, brought ton Schilt, Allie, Hailey Starr, Monday, May 25: inning their infi eld defense in her pet guinea pig so the Lillian Lamond and Addy Opening Games – 11:00 committed 5 errors and al- other fi rst graders could actu- Hunt. a.m. – Garrett vs Leo; 12:30 lowed 8 runs to score to end ally see a live one. Each stu- p.m. – Bishop Dwenger vs the game. Emma Baughman Concordia; 2:00 p.m. – Bish- was the winning pitcher for Mrs. Hibbard’s kindergar- authors include: (l-r) Reese op Luers vs Angola Woodlan, allowing just 1 LADY RAIDERS WIN IN man (7 innings, 8 hits, 2 runs, ten class at Antwerp Elemen- Durbin, Lexy Hicks, Haylee Tuesday, May 26: run and striking out 3. Ol- SECTIONALS IN GIRLS 2 earned runs, 0 strikeouts, tary School published their Lingenfelter, Danica Lehman, Semi-Finals – 5:00 p.m. ivia Hostetler had 3 hits and SOFTBALL 2 walks); Other – Behnfeldt fi rst book. Titled We Can Kole Elston, Gabriella Snyder, – New Haven vs Garrett/ scored 3 times, Breeanna (1/3 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 Help, the book is about taking and Emery Jones. Leo winner; 6:30 p.m. – Vance doubled and scored, On May 14th, Wayne strikeouts, 0 walks) care of our planet. Th e proud Dwenger/Concordia winner Kendra Graber had a pair of Trace hosted the Division IV Hitters: vs Luers/Angola winner singles, and Emily Summers Soft ball Sectional. Wayne Trace – Baumle Th ursday, May 28: got on base and scored for Th e Lady Raiders took the (single), Crosby (2 singles), 2015 WOODLAN WARRIOR seasons of soft ball at Wood- 5:30 p.m. – Champion- the Warriors. win on the day in an 8th in- Bergman (2 singles), Critten SOFTBALL SENIOR RECOG- lan, 4 years of basketball, 2 ship Game Score by the Inning: ning: Wayne Trace 2, Pettis- (single), Laney (single, RBI), NITION seasons of soccer, and was Southern Wells – 1 0 0 0 0 ville 1 Zartman (2 singles) Pettisville – Roth (single), a football manager for 2 LADY PANTHERS LOSE TO 0=1, 5H, 7E Score by Innings: years. She is a member of Woodlan – 2 1 0 0 0 8=11, Behnfeldt (single) By: Jeff Abbott DEFIANCE Pettisville – 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Olivia Hostetler (#2), the National Honor Soci- 7H, 0E 0=1, 2H, 0E Wayne Trace’s Courtnie daughter of Heath and Mary ety, a member of the Aca- Wayne Trace – 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Laney drove in the winning demic Superbowl team, and Th e Paulding Lady Pan- run with a bad-hop single to Hostetler. Olivia played 4 thers played high school Have Something to sell? 1=2, 9H, 3E seasons of soft ball, 2 years Vice-President of the Senior Winning Pitcher – Cros- right fi eld that scored Sydney soft ball on May 14th against Critten in the bottom of the of cross-country, 1 year of Class. Emily will attend Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 by (7 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, 0 Defi ance. Final score: eighth. basketball, served 2 years Purdue University to study words or less and only $.15 for earned runs, 7 strikeouts, 2 Paulding 1, Defi ance 8 Records – Wayne Trace on Student Council, and is engineering. each additional word. walks) Breeanna Vance (#1), Score by the Inning: 13-10, Pettisville 8-11 a member of the National Paulding – 0 0 0 1 0 0 Losing Pitcher – Kauff - Honor Society. Olivia will daughter of Rick & Suzy Vance. Breeanna played 0=1, 6H, 5E attend Taylor University in Defi ance – 1 0 0 0 7 0 Upland, Indiana to major in soft ball for the Warriors for 4 years, was a cheerleader 0=8, 9H, 1E studio art and play soft ball. WP – Kiessling DAVE’S HEATING AND AIR Kendra Graber (#11), for 2 years, and a member for the Student Council for LP – Schilt, 5IP, 3 runs (2 daughter of Alvie and Lo- ER), 5 hits, 1 BB & HEARTLAND ENERGY USA retta Graber. Kendra played 1 year. She plans to attend IPFW beginning in 2016. Panther stats: 4 seasons of soft ball for the Riley, 2-4, 1 SB; Manz, Warriors, 4 years of bas- 2-2, 1 BB, 1 SB; Kelly, 2-3, 1 ketball, and was a football PANTHERS STOMP OUT RBI manager for 2 years. She is BOMBERS OPEN HOUSE a member of the National LADY PANTHERS END 8608 ROAD 171, OAKWOOD, OH • 419.399.9334 Honor Society and plans On May 12, 2015 Varsity to study Physical Educa- Baseball played at Paulding SEASON AT SECTIONAL www.heartlandenergyusa.net tion at Indiana Tech in Fort against Edon. Th e Panthers OPENER Wayne, Indiana on a aca- scored victory on the home RD demic scholarship fi eld against the Bombers: Paulding soft ball played SATURDAY, MAY 23 Emily Summers (#14), 8-5. in the Divsion III Soft ball daughter of Jeff & Tonya Score by the Inning: sectionals against Colum- 9:00AM - 4:00PM Summers. Emily played 4 Edon – 4 0 1 0 0 0 0=5, bus Grove on May 12th. Th e COME TEST DRIVE & INSPECT: Lady Panthers ended their • Intimidator 4x4 Utility Vehicles 2015 season with this loss to • Overland Motorized Carts Columbus Grove: 15-5. Score by the Inning: • Bad Boy Zero Turn Mowers Columbus Grove – 8 2 1 • HeatMaster Outdoor Wood/Coal Furnances 2 2 0 0=15, 11H, 3E • Green Mountain Grills/Smokers Paulding – 0 2 1 2 0 0 • Wood Pellets for Cooking 0=5, 8H, 4E • ECO Bricks WP – Schroeder • Buddy Boy Dog Food LP – Schilt, 10 runs (5 earned) 4 BB, 2 K’s SPECIALS & Show Trailer on Site | Heating/AC •Geo Thermal Visit us on the web at REFRESHMENTS! www.westbendnews.net Same Day Financing Available! PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] and are now advancing in to attend law school at the the highest military grade in 2015 PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC HALL OF their professions. University of Kansas. He his second year and the Su- Heath A. Hawk – Pauld- received his Juris Doctor in perintendent’s award for ex- FAME INDUCTEES ing High School Class of 2005 and graduated in the cellence in academics, lead- Paulding High School Larry E. Tope graduated stay current on new devel- 1993 top 10% of his class. Aft er ership, and physical fi tness. named their 6th Class into from Bowling Green State opments and medical treat- Heath graduated from graduation, he passed the bar Upon graduation, Jarrod was the Academic Hall of Fame University in 1977 with a ments in eye care. In 2014 he the United States Military examinations in Missouri commissioned an Armor on May 24, 2015 Bachelor of Science Degree received an invitation and at- Academy at West Point in and Kansas and worked in 2nd Lieutenant in the United Dr. Lonnie E. Tope, dec – with a major in biology and tended the 100 year anniver- 1997 with a Bachelor of Sci- private practice with a focus States Army. Over the past 16 Paulding High School Class minor in chemistry. From sary of the Ohio State Uni- ence degree in Russian and on construction litigation. years, MAJ Hawk has served of 1970 Bowling Green State Uni- versity College of Optometry Spanish. He graduated in the In 2010, Heath transitioned in numerous assignments in- Dr. Lonnie Tope, was the versity he attended the Ohio in Columbus. Dr. Tope is an top 10% of his graduating from private practice and ac- cluding two tours in Korea, Salutatorian in the class of State University College of cepted an in-house position and two deployments to Af- 1970 with his class voting Optometry graduating in with Kiewit, one of North ghanistan. Upon completion him “most ambitious’. He 1981 with a Doctor of Op- America’s largest and most of his company command was an honor student, out- tometry Degree and was sec- respected construction and and in preparation for his standing science fair partici- retary of his senior class. He engineering organizations. assignment as a Tactical Of- pant, member of the All Ohio is a member of the American As an attorney at Kiewit, fi cer at West Point, Jarrod at- Youth Choir, National Honor Optometric Association, the Heath negotiated complex tended Columbia University Society, Student Council, a Contact Lens Section of the engineering, procurement where he earned his gradu- Buckeye Boys State delegate, AOA, the Ohio Optomet- and construction related ate degree in Organizational an alternate to the U.S. Air ric Association, and the Key contracts for the company, Psychology. As a Tactical Of- Force and was on the track OD for OOA Ohio District including contracts for the fi cer, Jarrod was responsible team. He completed his un- 82 and also participates in development of new natural for the discipline and leader dergraduate work in only the Realeyes and InfantSEE gas fi red power plants, large development of the cadets three years at Manchester OOA Programs (Save Our transmission line projects, assigned to his academic College with a Bachelor’s Sight State Initiative). Dr. liquefi ed natural gas plants company. Additionally, Jar- degree in Biochemistry and Tope feels that it is important Larry Tope Lonnie Tope and nuclear facilities. Heath rod has attended numerous was then accepted into the to give back to the commu- is the son of Paul and Can- Army schools which include College of Optometry at the nity and over the years has dyce Hawk, and resides in the Command and Gener- Ohio State University where spoken to Paulding, Oak- Stilwell, KS. He is married to al Staff College, and in 2014 he graduated in 1977 as a wood, Payne, Antwerp, Lin- his wife Kelli, and has three he completed the Operations Doctor of Optometry. He colnview, Tinora, and Defi - children, Anna, Alexander Research and Systems Anal- and his family built the offi ce ance students on how the eye and Andrew. ysis Military Applications building at 701 W. Wayne functions, the importance Major Jarrod E. Hawk– Course. MAJ Hawk contin- Street in Paulding where he of vision in learning, taking Paulding High School Class ues to serve as an active duty established his optometry care of their eye health, eye of 1994 offi cer and is currently as- practice and became an in- safety, and the role of an op- Aft er graduating from signed to Fort Leavenworth, tegral part of the business tometrist (primary health Paulding High Schools in Kansas, as an Operations community for the next 23 care providers who examine, 1994, MAJ Jarrod Hawk spent Research Analyst for the years until his passing in diagnose, treat and manage Heath Hawk Jerrod Hawk one year at Marion Military Training and Doctrine Com- 2000. Lonnie was also in- diseases of the visual system, Institute in Alabama. Th e mand. Th ere he is a member ducted into the Athletic Hall the eye, and associated struc- active member of the Pauld- class with academic honors. following year he received a of a research organization of Fame in 1995 for his out- tures, as well as diagnose ing Lions Club and has held Aft er graduation, he entered Congressional nomination that conducts studies and standing track records. Lon- related systemic conditions). the offi ces of president, vice the U.S. Arm as an infantry and acceptance to attend analyses for combat, train- nie’s legacy of dedication and Dr. Tope has also provided president, secretary, and offi cer. Heath successfully the United States Military ing, and doctrinal develop- hard work live on in his chil- vision screenings to local treasurer. Dr. Tope attends completed the U.S. Army Academy at West Point. Jar- ments. Most importantly, dren Elizabeth, Sarah, and pre-school students. At the St. John Lutheran Church Airborne and Ranger schools rod graduated in 1999 with a in 2003, Jarrod married the Michael as well as his loving conclusion of his talks with in Briceton. He is married and began his active duty Bachelor of Science degree in former Jennifer Parrish, a wife Judy, who all currently the students he encourages to Debra S. (Hartwig) Tope service as a platoon leader. Management and Leadership 1997 Paulding graduate. reside within the county. them to study hard and to and has two children, Lauren He served in the Republic of and a Minor in Systems En- Th ey have a son, Austin, and Dr. Larry E. Tope – consider becoming an eye Ashley Tope and Remy Mi- Korea as well as part of the gineering. As a cadet, he was a daughter, Jocie, and they Paulding High School Class doctor. He also travels and chael Tope. Both his children NATO stabilization force recognized with the General currently reside in Lansing, of 1973 attends lectures oft en to have graduated from college in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In John H. Forney Historical Kansas. Jarrod is the son of 2002, Heath left the Army Society Award for achieving Paul and Candyce Hawk. PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] PAULDING PUTNAM ELECTRIC CO-OP MAKES NWC TRACK RESULTS MAY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH AT PAYNE ELEMENTARY MAJOR INVESTMENT IN PAULDING COUNTY Paulding High School track competed in the North- west Conference recently. GIRLS: Team Scores 1st Columbus Grove 159; 2nd Blufft on 90; 3rd Spen- cerville 79; 4th Ada 64; 5th Lincolnview 44; 6th Allen East 31; 7th Paulding 28; 8th Jeff erson 22; 9th Crestview 9 800m Run: 10th Ringler, P, 2:55.77 1600m Run: 13th Martinez, P, 7:03.39; 14th Shepherd, P, 8:14.80 3200m Run: Th ese are the Payne El- 3B – Ava Zartman, 4A – Month – Devin Nickols, Martinez, P, 14:50.90; ementary Students of the Jared Pierce, 4B – Mallory Artist of the Month – Jacob Shepherd, P, 14:50.50 Month for May. Moore, 5A – Brookelynn Stouff er, Phys. Ed Students 100m Hurdles: 1A – Careen Winans, 1B Lee, 5B – Ethan Reust, 6A of the Month –Misti Klop- 5th VanCleve, P, 17.74 – Blake Dunn, 2A – Trenton – Misti Klopfenstein, 6B – fenstein and Owen Manz. 300m Hurdles: Th omas, 2B – Isabella Ro- Owen Manz, 6B – Caden 5th VanCleve, P, 51.41 chon, 3A – Emily Th rasher, Schaefer, Musician of the 4x100m Relay: Paulding Putnam Elec- to CR 131 & CR 126, and 5th Paulding 54.54 awarded in the TOP 5 teams Point presentation that in- COLUMBUS GROVE SLAMS 4x200m Relay: tric Co-op (PPEC) is putting from the intersection of CR with the highest average GPA cluded learning about where PAULDING WITH 10 RUN the fi nishing touches on up- 131 & CR 138 (aka Charloe 5th Paulding 1:55.19 in the state of Ohio! Th ey will frogs live, what they eat RULE grades to the electrical sys- Trail) to Charloe (CR 138 & 4x400m Relay: be receiving a plaque from the and how they survive. Th e tem that runs along Charloe CR 179). And because of this 5th Paulding 4:33.50 Ohio High School Fastpitch students learned that frogs Columbus Grove and Trail. Th e purpose of the update, businesses located High Jump: Coaches Association for this use their eyes to help them Paulding competed in high four month project is to con- in that area will now have 7th Bradford, P, 4’4”; 7th AMAZING ACCOMPLISH- swallow and digest their school soft ball action on tinue providing members 3-phase power. Johanns, P, 4’4” MENT! food. Th e frog’s eyes will May 5th. Th e Lady Panthers reliable and quality electric Paulding County’s Eco- Pole Vault: Varsity Baseball: drop down into their skull took a tough loss this aft er- service. “Just like anything nomic Development Di- 3rd Salinas, P, 8’; 4th Har- Varsity baseball defeated and help to force the bugs or noon in a 10 run rule game: else, if you don’t take care of rector Jerry Zielke made well, P, 8’ Fort Jennings 15-3 behind the food down the frog’s stom- 11-1. something, age and weather this statement, “I am very Long Jump: pitching of Luke Breininger, ach. Th e students even got to Score by the Inning: elements begin to take hold, pleased with PPEC’s re- 2nd Plummer, P, 15’5.25”; Joe Jackson and Riley Cooper. watch a video of a frog eating Columbus Grove – 3 4 2 this is why PPEC makes it a cent investment in 3 phase 11th Meeker, P, 13’2.75” Varsity Track: and could see how their eyes 1 0 0 0=11, 10H, 0E priority to upgrade portions electric service in Jackson Shot Put: GMC: actually go into their skull. Paulding – 1 0 0 0 0 0 of our electrical system. We and Emerald townships. 11th Clapsaddle, P, Girls won- fi rst time since Th e students were amazed 0=1, 1H, 4E want our members/owners Th is will provide additional 25’2.25”; 14th Coil, P, 24’2.5” 94’ – CONGRATULATIONS by this and really enjoyed WP – Schroeder to have reliable and quality electric service to InSource Discus Th row: FOR WINNING THE GMC! cheering on the frog as it ate LP – Schilt, 4 IP, 11 runs service all the time,” stated Technologies which contin- 9th Clapsaddle, P, 82’2”; First place fi nishers: over 40 bugs and was still (3 Earned) 5 BB PPEC Marketing and Eco- ues to grow and expand its 13th Coil, P, 68’1” Emily Culler in the long hungry. Th en, the students nomic Development Man- business in Jackson Twp. It BOYS: jump got the opportunity to be- WBESC SETS MAY GOV- ager Erika Willitzer. will also provide service for Team Scores: Boys fi nished third come frogs themselves. Each Th e project is a major future economic develop- 1st Columbus Grove 161; First place fi nishers: student was given a party ERNING BOARD MEETING community improvement ment in that area.” 2nd Blufft on 98; 3rd Spencer- Austin Johnson in the 800 favor that was their frog DATE project costing an estimated PPEC Engineering & ville 86; 4th Lincolnview 79; JH Track: tongue and they had to hop $750,000 and spanning 9.4 Operations Manager Alan 5th Crestview 41; 6th Allen Paulding Relays: 1st around the room and catch Th e Western Buckeye miles in length. It ties Cecil, Kohart says his team strives East 26; 7th Jeff erson 20.5; 8th Paulding, 2nd Lincolnview, bugs with their tongues just Educational Service Center Latty, and Fort Brown Sub- for superior member ser- Paulding 11.5; 9th Ada 3 3rd Fairview, 4th Antwerp, like frogs do. Th e students May governing board meet- stations together allowing vice, “We continue to invest 1600m Run: 5th Hicksville had a blast with this activi- ing will take place Wednes- PPEC to have more back-up in new poles and wires to 5th Shepherd, P, 4:51.01; Top fi nishers: ty. Please feel free to contact day, May 20, 2015 at 6:00 options when major outages provide our members with 14th Spencer, P, 5:21.21 1st 4x100 relay Culler Cur- Staci Miller at the Pauld- p.m. at the Paulding ESC, occur. It also allows PPEC to reliable and quality electric 3200m Run: ry Michael Reed ing SWCD or email staci. located at 202 N. Cherry, move load around to more service. We know our mem- 5th Shepherd, P, 11:22.41; 1st Long Jump Medley [email protected] Paulding, OH 45879. effi ciently serve our mem- bers will benefi t from these 9th Kohart, P, 12:45.92 Scantlen Curry Michael to schedule a program with bers in that area of Paulding projects for many years to 4x100m Relay: Girls placed 2nd at Pauld- your classroom or group. County. come.” 5th Paulding 48.46 ing Relays Around 2,444 of our If you would like more 4x800m Relay: Varsity Baseball: 7th Paulding 9:17.60 RAIDERS BASEBALL END members will see reduced information on this project Congratulations to the SEASON IN SECTIONAL Want to Advertise, outages and increased reli- or other information re- Pole Vault: Fairview Baseball team – Sec- PLAY but don’t know ability. Th e project started garding Paulding Putnam 5th Staff ord, P, 10’ tional Champs! at the intersection of CR 131 Electric Co-op, please visit Long Jump: Fairview defeated Otsego where to start & SR 111, progressed south www.ppec.coop. 8th Arend, P, 18’4.5”; 9th Th e Division IV sectional 1-0 behind the pitching of Joe baseball took place on May Ingol, P, 17’10” Macsay (7 innings, 3 hits, 3 Shot Put: 12th. Wayne Trace squared walks, 9 strikeouts) and the off against Holgate in boys DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES 9th Valdez, P, 37’3.25”; Fairview defense. Brett Di- Tope, 40’5” baseball action. Th e Raiders ? 15193 Rd. 45 etrich was able to score on lost the game ending their Call Discus Th row: Andy Robinson’s single in the Antwerp, Ohio 45813 10th Valdez, P, 109’3” 2015 season: 5-7. The WEST BEND NEWS fi rst inning to be the lone run Score by the Inning: 419-258-2512 of the game. Th ey will now Wayne Trace – 1 0 3 0 1 0 419-506-1902 FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL play in the District semi-fi - ATHLETIC RESULTS 0=5, 8H, 2E nals vs. Genoa next Th ursday Holgate – 0 1 1 1 2 2 x=7, Mulch Colors: at Defi ance High School for a 10H, 1E Red, Brown, and Gold; Varsity Soft ball: 4:15 start time. NEW COLOR: BLACK Congratulations to the Scorer of the Game: Th is year is the fi rst year in WT – Gillett 1 run; Jerome Black Dirt and Small Gravel. Soft ball team – GMC CHAM- Green Meadows Conference Everything is in Bulk PIONS! 1 run; Sinn 2 runs; Stoller 1 history that 6 of the 8 teams run Fairview 6, Wayne Trace 1 in baseball have made it to the Fairview 18-3 (7-0) 4th Holgate – Pahl 1 run; Sza- District Semi-Finals! bo 1 run; Klingshern 1 run; Z Consecutive GMC Champi- Varsity baseball defeated KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR onship Brown 2 runs; Hohenberger 1 North Central last night be- run; L Okuley 1 run AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL Winning Pitcher – Rob- hind the 1 hit 10 K perfor- Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance bins, 8KO/1BB mance from Kody King. 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Dear Miss C, —SadFriend bit of time, but true friends Okay, so here is the Dear SadFriend, will see the positive intent thing. Last week, I said Th ere are certain things behind the words. It just something that I know hurt that once said, can never be may take some time for her my friend. I told her that taken back. It might be a to process. her relationship problems good idea to apologize, but **It is important to re- are her own fault, for be- not for caring enough to member, your words are Oakwood Elementary for Monday, May 25th at 10:00 men and women who have ing too needy all the time. give her advice, but instead powerful, so choose them third graders are busy prac- a.m. in the gymnasium. Th e served or are currently serv- I want to apologize, no not apologize for her hurt feel- carefully!** ticing for their Memorial Day public is welcome to attend ing in the military. really, because I am not ings. Be sure that she knows Blessings, Program which is scheduled this wonderful tribute to our sorry. She needs someone that was not your intention —Miss C to be honest with her and to hurt, but to help give ***Miss C is now accept- all her other friends are her insight. Acknowledge ing your questions. Email WAYNE TRACE TEACHERS SET TO RETIRE and operates her own online afraid of hurting her feel- that perhaps you did not me at AskMeMissC@ nutrition and personal train- ings. I love my friend and I word it the right way, but gmail.com, visit my Face- ing business. want to still be friends with you spoke because you care book page, or send your In 2011 she became in- her, but she is pretty mad about her happiness. letter to the West Bend volved with the bodybuilding at me… should I just apol- Th is said, you may need News to my attention*** industry. Leahy was awarded ogize and be done with it? to give your friend a little an international bodybuild- ing title at the NGA Pro Uni- ated, develop methods for JURY POOL OPENING DAY For more information verse in 2013. reusing resources, or imple- about Avery or how you can ment recycling programs. Jury Pool will be open help, please contact Linda UPCOMING US 24 TRAF- Entering their 23rd year, for the season Saturday May Hook at 419-506-0623 or FIC SAFETY INITIATIVE IN these awards recognize, sup- 23rd. Regular pool hours are Dawn McDougall at 419-943- PAULDING COUNTY port and honor Allen Coun- 12:30-8:00 p.m., seven days 4708. ty businesses and industries a week. On June 1st a multi-agen- for source reduction and re- Any questions contact WILDLIFE WATCHERS TO cy traffi c safety initiative will cycling initiatives. the park offi ce at 260-749- REPORT WILD TURKEY & begin on US 24 in Paulding Share YOUR leadership 2212 or Jury pool at 260- RUFFED GROUSE SIGHT- story as a steward of waste 245-0152. County. A meeting will be INGS th reduction! www.newhavenbulletin.com held on Th ursday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. to explain the Nomination forms are on-line at www.acwaste- Th e Ohio Department of Pictured here are the re- Head, Title I teacher at Payne goals and objectives of the SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR Natural Resources (ODNR) tiring teachers from Wayne Elementary School; and Lin- program. Th e meeting will be watcher.org or may be ob- AVERY HOOK tained by calling 449-7878. is asking the public to partic- Trace Local Schools. Left to da Utendorf, itinerant pre- held south of the US 24/US ipate in the surveying of wild right are Mary McVey, sec- school teacher at both Payne 127 interchange on Road 216, Deadline for entries is On April 4, 2015 Avery Wednesday, July 15 with the turkeys and ruff ed grouse by ond grade teacher at Grover and Grover Hill Elementary just west of US 127. Road 216 Allen Hook III was involved reporting sightings of these Hill Elementary School; Kay Schools. is approximately ¼ of a mile awards luncheon slated for in a terrible accident. He was mid-August. two iconic Ohio game birds. south of US 24. in STICU at Parkview Hos- Every year, the ODNR Di- ODOT CONSTRUCTION & the village of Paulding closed pital in Fort Wayne, IN. One vision of Wildlife conducts EXCELLENCE IN RECY- STUDENTS DISPLAY TALENT third of his body is covered MAINTENANCE PROJECTS April 13 for approximate- a turkey and grouse brood CLING AWARDS CALL FOR AT PAULDING COUNTY in severe open fl esh wounds. survey to estimate population WEEK OF MAY 18, 2015 ly eight months for a sewer separation project. Traffi c de- NOMINATIONS SENIOR CENTER Th ese wounds require daily growth. Th e brood survey toured onto Ohio 613, Ohio dressing changes. Th e cost relies on the public to report Defi ance County: Th e Allen County Solid Th e Paulding Elementary of the bandages is very fi - observations of all wild tur- Ohio 49 north of Hicks- 637 and Ohio 111 back to U.S. 127. Work is being performed Waste Management District Student Council entertained nancially exhausting for him keys and ruff ed grouse seen ville north of Huber Road is seeking nominations for at the Senior Center on Fri- and his family, along wit the during May, June, July and will be closed May 19 for ap- by VTF Excavation, Celina. th Ohio 637 in Grover Hill its 2015 Excellence in Recy- day, May 15 . Shown doing a stress of recovery. He will not August. proximately three days for a cling Awards. dance for the Seniors is fi ft h be able to work for several More than 6,000 turkeys culvert replacement. Traffi c south of Ohio 114 will be re- stricted to one lane for pave- Nominations are open grader Kennedy Salinas. months. were reported during the will be detoured onto Ohio for non-profi ts and com- In Avery’s honor, a spa- 2014 survey. 2 and Ohio 249 back to Ohio ment repairs. Work is being performed by the Paulding mercial businesses in Allen ghetti dinner has been or- Th e 2015 fall wild turkey 49. Work will be done by De- County. ganized for Sunday, May 31, hunting season is October 10, fi ance County ODOT main- County ODOT maintenance garage. Closing the Loop Award 2015 at the Antwerp VFW. It through November 29. Ohio’s tenance garage. honors organizations that will go from 12:00 Noon until ruff ed grouse hunting season Ohio 49 north of Ohio 249 Van Wert County: Ohio 697 west of Point purchase and use products 4:30 p.m. Th ere will also be a is October 10 through Janu- will remain closed through made of recycled content or silent auction, baked goods, ary 31, 2016. Find more infor- mid week for a culvert re- Wetzel Road will be closed for approximately 45 days create and manufacture re- and 50/50 raffl e. mation at wildohio.gov. placement. Traffi c detoured cycle content products. onto Ohio 249, Ohio 2, Ohio beginning June 8 to replace the bridge over the Auglaize Th e 3R (Reduce, Reuse, c 576 and U.S. 6 back to Ohio Recycle) Award recognizes M Connell Stump Removal 49. Work is being performed River. Traffi c will be directed onto Ohio 116 to Ohio 81 to programs that divert waste – Free Estimates – by the Defi ance County from landfi lls in one of the ODOT maintenance garage. Ohio 66 back onto Ohio 697. 260-705-5307 or 260-557-5307 Work is being done by Brum- following ways: signifi cant- Ohio 2/18/49 in the village ly reduce solid waste gener- of Hicksville will be restricted baugh Construction, Inc., Ar- for pavement repair followed canum. by resurfacing. Installation of curb ramps in the village has HITE RECOGNIZES been completed. Work will ACHIEVEMENTS OF LOCAL take place on Ohio 2 from NURSE PRACTITIONER its junction with Ohio 49 at the south edge of town to the State Senator Cliff Hite south just outside of the vil- (R-Findlay) recognized the lage limits. On Ohio 49 work achievements one of his for- will occur from inside the mer high school students, village to the Williams Coun- Ashley Leahy, on the fl oor of ty line, and on Ohio 18 from the Ohio Senate. within the village to just out- “As a teacher you hope to side the village limits. Work inspire students, but some- is being performed by Brooks times it works the other way Construction, Fort Wayne, around and that was cer- IN. tainly the case with Ashley,” Ohio 49 in the village said Hite. “It is fi tting that Payne and Ohio 613 west of we recently celebrated Nurse the village of Payne to the Appreciation Week and now Indiana state line will be re- recognize such a role model stricted to one lane through for nursing professionals ev- the work zone for pavement erywhere.” repair followed by resurfac- Aft er graduating from ing. Work will begin within Findlay High School in 2003, the village limits on Friday, Leahy attended the Univer- May 15. Th e project will con- sity of Toledo for her degree tinue until late June. Work is in Nursing. She also earned a being performed by Gerken Master of Science in Nursing www.TroxelEquipment.com Paving, Blufft on. in the Family Nurse Practi- Paulding County: tioner specialty. 4777W - 500N, HUNTINGTON 5068E - 100N, BLUFFTON 983 N ST. RD. 13, WABASH U.S. 127 between Garfi eld Leahy currently teaches (260) 356-7958 (260) 565-3659 (260) 563-1149 Avenue and Jackson Street in nursing at DeVry University 1-888-876-9352 1-800-876-9351 1-888-876-9353 PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] pay all fi nes and costs; 1 day jail 1 day Answers on served; shall maintain general good be- The West Bend News SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF havior Page 15 Stacey R. Hurst; Oakwood, OH; REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE DOC w/persis; No Cont; Defendant to General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 pay all cost; complete 20 hrs. communi- Sudoku Puzzle Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 ty service; shall have no unlawful con- THE STATE OF OHIO, tact with victim; 2 days jail; 2 days cred- THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, it; shall maintain general good behavior PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: Jennifer M. Nicelley; Cecil, OH; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Confi ne of Dog; J-Guilty; Defendant to 86 WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION, INC., FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, pay all fi nes and costs; shall pay $45 in Plaintiff, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY Plaintiff, restitution vs. ASSET TRUST 2004-8 HOME EQUITY vs. David Richard Brown; Oakwood, 349 1 PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, OH; OVI/Under Inf; J-No Cont; May STEVEN A. CARLISLE, ET AL., CHAD E. CRITTEN, ET AL., attend the DIP in lieu of jail; pay all Defendants, SERIES 2004-8, Plaintiff, Defendants, fi nes and costs by 8/28/15 or will be sent vs. to collections; community control two 7 2 5 Case No. CI 14 206. Case No. CI 14 124. ordered submit to a susbstance abuse Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above MARY JANE CLARK, ET AL., Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above evaluation at Westwood; 87 jail days entitled action, I will offer for sale at public Defendants, entitled action, I will offer for sale at public reserved auction, at the East door of the Courthouse auction, at the East door of the Courthouse Breana Blair; Grover Hill, OH; Driv 2 6 1 5 in the Village of Paulding, in the above Case No. CI 14 137. in the Village of Paulding, in the above w/o lic; J-Guilty; Pay all fi nes and costs named County, on Thursday, the 25th day Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above named County, on Thursday, the 25th day by 9/25/15 or will be sent to collections Donald E. Branham; Paulding, OH; of June, 2015 at 10:15 o’clock A.M., the real entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auc- of June, 2015 at 10:10 o’clock A.M., the real tion, at the East door of the Courthouse in the Driv under susp; Dismis; At the state’s estate located at: estate located at: request, the following charges are dis- 9518 Road 230, Village of Paulding, in the above named Coun- 405 West Jackson Street, missed without prejudice at state’s costs ty, on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 2015 at Cecil, Ohio 45821 Grover Hill, Ohio 45849 Brendan A. Hocevar; Strongsville, 4276 9 10:00 o’clock A.M., the real estate located at: OH; FTY/Intersect; Guilty; Case was Parcel Numbers: Parcel Number: 26-03S-036-00 and 800 Tom Tim Drive, waived by defendant 13-04S-040-00 and 13-04S-027-01 Paulding, Ohio 45879 26-03S-037-00 Jared A. Hibbard; Defi ance, OH; A full legal description of this property Reckless Oper; No Cont; May attend 8 9 4 Parcel Number: 23-46S-011-00 A full legal description of this property is on record at the Paulding County Engi- is on record at the Paulding County Engi- the DIP program in lieu of jail; must A full legal description of this property is show proof of insurance by 5/8/15; ALS neer’s Offi ce located in the basement of the neer’s Offi ce located in the basement of the on record at the Paulding County Engineer’s deemed served; pay all fi nes and costs Courthouse. Courthouse. 587 Offi ce located in the basement of the Court- by 9/25/15 or will be sent to collections; Said premises appraised at Ninety-nine house. Said premises appraised at Thirty-six motion to suppress vacated 27 jail days Thousand and No/100 ($99,000.00) Dollars Thousand and No/100 ($36,000.00) Dollars reserved and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds Said premises appraised at Sixty Thousand and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds Jeremy D. Walton; Antwerp, OH; 31 of that amount. and No/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars and cannot of that amount. Telecom Harassm; Guilty; Defendant’s The appraisal of this property was com- be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. operator’s license is suspended for 6 The appraisal of this property was com- months; shall pay all fi nes and costs pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- The appraisal of this property was com- pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- this past week. Mr. Shugars gave a brief however, strongly reminded Ms. Em- pleted without an interior inspection. Neither David Richard Brown; Oakwood, ther the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers ther the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers OH; Drug prapherna; J-No Cont; Defen- update on the Board of Election and the erson vendors are not to connect to the are responsible for the condition of the the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers are re- are responsible for the condition of the dant’s license shall be suspended for 6 voting machines. Commissioner Klop- county electricity. Th ey must have their fenstein noted there will be internal work own generators. Ms. Emerson agreed property at the time the purchaser takes sponsible for the condition of the property at property at the time the purchaser takes months; shall pay all fi nes and costs the time the purchaser takes possession. Property Transfers: done on the dome. Ms. Wannemacher and promised to monitor the vendors’ possession. possession. asked about the landscaping. Commis- electric use. She announced there are Purchasers are advised they have no Purchasers are advised they have no legal Benton Twp.: Purchasers are advised they have no Allen E. & Michele L. Harp; Sec. 3; sioner Zartman noted the landscaping is eight (8) ‘graduates’ of the Leadership legal right to access this property until right to access this property until the Sheriff’s legal right to access this property until scheduled to be done by John Paulding in Action. A celebration in appreciation Deed has been fi led with the Paulding County 0.0489 acres; To: Allen E. Harp the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the Allen E. Harp; Lot 51; 0.3102 acres; Days. Ms. Wannemacher noted her staff will be held at the Senior Center on May Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. Recorder’s Offi ce. Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. To Allen E. Harp would still like to do the fl ower urn out- 13. TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on Timothy L. & Angie S. Bostelman; side her offi ce. Becky Suvar, WMEA – Ms. Suvar TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on Th e next quarterly audit committee reviewed the discussion at the Solid day of the sale with the balance to be paid day of the sale with the balance to be paid be- day of the sale with the balance to be paid Lot 48, Sec. 3; 0.3214 acres; To: Alan R. fore the deed is issued. Lichty meeting will be held in the Commission- Waste District’s Coordinators’ meeting before the deed is issued. before the deed is issued. ers’ Offi ce on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, that was held aft er the Jt. Solid Waste Sheriff Jason K. Landers Blue Creek Twp.: Sheriff Jason K. Landers Sheriff Jason K. Landers Iva J & Darl B. Stoller, LE, et al; at 10:00 a.m. (note change in hour). meeting on Monday, April 27. She ex- Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio Sec. 10; 76.879 acres; To: Iva J. & Darl B. Nola Ginter, plained the out of state trash coming to www.pauldingohsheriff.com www.pauldingohsheriff.com www.pauldingohsheriff.com Stoller, LE, et al Clerk the district’s two landfi lls has recently MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- been less than expected. Th erefore, dol- Alexander A. Arestides, Attorney for Plaintiff Lori N. Wright, Attorney for Plaintiff Julia E. Steelman, Attorney for Plaintiff Brown Twp.: Karen L. Davenport; Sec. 17; 1.34 MENTS: lars generated to fund programming is acres; To: Holly A. Eitniear Ryan Mapes, Paulding County Soil down. As a result, allocations to be given A LOWER BUSINESS FILING tion like this, which will go Stephen L. & Paula S. Shoepfl in; Lot and Water Conservation District – Mr. to the counties in the district in July will SHERIFF’S SALE OF 17, Sec. 17; 0.3058 acres; To: Joseph J. Mapes presented the complete Joint no doubt be less than anticipated. In lieu REAL ESTATE FEE TO FOSTER ENTRE- on to help many Ohioans Sickmiller Ditch Maintenance Report for 2015- of the anticipated decrease in funding, pursue their dreams of own- Gary C. Grant, trustee; Sec. 13; 80 2016. Paulding County shares ditches Ms. Suvar stated the county program General Code, Section 11681 PRENEURSHIP acres; To: Cary C. Grant, LE with Defi ance, Putnam, and Van Wert managers will need to be even more fru- Revised Code, Section 2329.26 ing a business and will help Emerald Twp.: Counties. Paulding County maintains gal and creative in ways to bring in extra our workforce fi nd gainful Kirk A. & Eileen R. Stoller, et al; Sec. six ditches shared with Defi ance Coun- operating money. Th e Commissioners THE STATE OF OHIO, Guest Column from State 15; 40.3768 acres; To: Kirk A. & Eileen R. ty, being: Hasselwerth Jt. County, Hur- expressed their appreciation to Ms. Su- PAULDING COUNTY: Representative Tony employment, is one of the Stoller, trustees tig Jt. County, Marie DeLarme Creek var for a job well done. reasons I became a state rep- Washington Twp.: Jt. County, Proxmire Jt. County, Re- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA- Burkley Gerald T. Hilvers; Sec. 28; 40.579 nollet Jt. County, and Simpson Group TIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, resentative. I want to see acres; Sec. 27; 16.861 acres; Sec. 26; Jt. County. Th e Putnam County list LEGAL NOTICE - is as follows: Bobenmeyer Jr. County, vs. our state lead the nation in 46.008 acres; Sec. 24; 27.241 acres; Sec. CONTRACTOR MEETING 23; 31.241; To: Gerald T. Hilvers Family Cowen Jt. County, Van Ness Jt. Coun- ANDREW WHARRY, ET AL., job creation and economic Farms LLC ty, and Wannemacher Jt. County. Van Maumee Valley Planning is ad- Wert County shared ditches are: Blue Defendants, growth. Gerald Th omas Hilvers; Sec. 27; ministering $3,000,000 in Com- 40 acres; To: Gerald T. Hilvers Family Creek Jt. County, Bruckhart Jt. Coun- munity Housing Impact and Farms LLC ty, and Hog Run Jt. County. Mr. Mapes Case No. CI 14 122. also presented separate reports for each Preservation (CHIP) funds for FROM THE PAULDING Gerald & Stefanie Hilvers; Sec. 24; Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above 2.629; To: Stephanie J & Gerald T. Hil- County for distribution and approv- residential rehabilitation and entitled action, I will offer for sale at public COUNTY GRAND JURY vers Family Farms LLC al at the Jt. County Ditch meetings to home repair projects for com- auction, at the East door of the Courthouse Cecil Village: be scheduled with all three County in the Village of Paulding, in the above Jimmie D. & Penny Keeler; Lot 23; Boards of Commissioners prior to June munities in Williams, Henry, named County, on Thursday, the 25th day 0.25 acres; Lot 22; 0.25 acres; To: Peggy 1, 2015. Mr. Mapes reported he has been De¿ ance, Fulton, and Paulding Paulding County pros- communicating with Ross Laukhuf at of June, 2015 at 10:05 o’clock A.M., the real Wendt Lechuga Counties. We are currently seek- ecuting attorney Joseph R. Paulding Village: ODOT regarding ditch maintenance estate located at: Burkard announced that the Elizabeth A. Hankey, et al; Outlot along state routes. Commissioner Holts- ing quali¿ ed electrical, roo¿ ng, 201 South First Street, 11007; 0.964; To: Charles David Hankey, berry requested going on record and plumbing, HVAC, Lead Abate- Paulding County Grand Jury stated, “Ryan Mapes and Sam Smith do Oakwood, Ohio 45873 et al ment, excavation and general indicted three persons on Randall E. Vieira; Lot 41-43; 0.5165 a wonderful job maintaining and im- Parcel Number: 10-13S-020-00 acres; To: Wilmington Savings Fund So- proving Paulding County’s ditches. Th e contractors to perform work in the A full legal description of this property is Wednesday, May 13, 2015. ciety FSB reports he presents are very professional program. on record at the Paulding County Engineer’s Leonard Jack Feeney, Mel- and detailed.” As a side note, Mr. Mapes Offi ce located in the basement of the Court- reported the gutters are almost full at If you are a contractor and are in- House Bill 3, sponsored by rose, OH; DOB 12/18/85; fail- PAULDING COUNTY COM- the OSU Extension building and there terested please plan on attending house. is a leak in the men’s bathroom ceiling. Said premises appraised at Fifty-four Representative Tim Derick- ure to comply with order or MISSIONERS MEETING He then noted the concrete work looks our Contractor Information Meet- Thousand and No/100 ($54,000.00) Dollars son (R-Hanover Township) signal of police offi cer, F-3; MINUTES 4/29/15 good. Mr. Mapes provided an update on ing on Wednesday, May 27th and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds and Representative Mark endangering children, F-3 the ruts at the Nature Center. He report- at 4pm at the of¿ ce of Maumee of that amount. ed those responsible were to have fi lled Romanchuk (R-Mansfi eld), Leslie A. Porter; Paulding, Th is 29th day of April, 2015, the in the ruts and grassed the area eff ected. Valley Planning in the De¿ ance The appraisal of this property was com- Board of County Commissioners met in Mr. Mapes said he would follow-up. He County East Building (1300 E. pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- seeks to make a 21 percent OH; DOB 7/14/84; possession regular session with the following mem- reminded the Commissioners the next Second St. in De¿ ance). Contact ther the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers reduction in the new busi- of heroine, F-5 bers present: SWCD meeting is May 13. Liz Keel at (419) 784-3882 for ad- are responsible for the condition of the ness fi ling fee in Ohio. It is Scott R. Haney; Paulding, Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, Peggy Emerson, Paulding County property at the time the purchaser takes Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Emerson ditional information. possession. designed to increase entre- OH; DOB 5/18/82; possession ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: met with the Commissioners to ask Women- and Minority-Owned Purchasers are advised they have no Warrants documented as 215886 permission to use the Courthouse lawn preneurship in Ohio and can of methamphetamine, F-5 through 215961 for County Bills were for the John Paulding Days in June. Th e businesses are encouraged to legal right to access this property until the make the process of starting approved and certifi ed to the County Commissioners granted permission; attend. Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the Pauld- Auditor for payment. ing County Recorder’s Offi ce. a small business easier. Th e PAULDING COUNTY COURT IN THE MATTER OF ACCEPT- TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on House Republican Caucus REPORTS ING THE PAULDING COUNTY SOIL day of the sale with the balance to be paid made this bill a priority at the & WATER CONSERVATION DIS- before the deed is issued. TRICT’S DITCH MAINTENANCE start of the 131st General As- Criminal Dispositions: REPORT & APPROVING DITCH Sheriff Jason K. Landers Christy M. Sarka; Defi ance, OH; MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS Paulding County, Ohio sembly. Crim Trespass; Dismis; Case dismissed FOR 2015-2016: www.pauldingohsheriff.com It would lower the fee to per state; costs to defendants On April 29, 2015, the Commis- Melissa N. Hamble, Attorney for Plaintiff Danny Fairchild; Oakwood, OH; sioners accepted the Paulding County $99, a much more manageable Pass Bad Check; J-No Cont; Defendant Ditch Maintenance Report prepared by fi gure for someone trying to to pay all costs the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation start a business in this state. Vicki S. Mewhorter; Oakwood, OH; District and reviewed by the Paulding 102 N. Main Street, Like the West Bend News A.C.D.; Guilty; Case was waived by de- County Engineer pursuant to Section Payne, OH 45880 on Facebook and... Ohio set a record number of fendant §6137.06 of the Ohio Revised Code; and new business fi lings over the Leonard J. Feeney III; Melrose, OH; the joint ditch maintenance assessments receive regular updates as OVI/Under Inf; Dismis; At the state’s during the year of 2015-2016 was includ- last fi ve years in 2014, and this request the following charges are dis- ed in the Ditch Maintenance Report. to what is happening bill will help to continue that missed without prejudice costs to the Now, therefore the Board of County throughout the week. state Commissioners does hereby accept the upward trend. Robert J. Schwartzwalder; Osseo, Paulding County Soil and Water Con- MI; Dr. on Close Rd; Guilty; Case was servation District’s Joint Ditch Main- In addition, the bill would waived by defendant tenance Report and approve the ditch Th e West Bend News is pub- make the OhioMeansJobs Emily M. Miller; Driv Under Susp; maintenance assessments included in lished weekly with news from Dismis; at the state’s request the follow- said report for the year 2015-2016. THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP WILL HOLD website more streamlined ing charges are dismissed without preju- AUDIT COMMITTEE: Northeast Indiana and North- and accessible. Ensuring that dice costs waived Th e Commissioners hosted the A PUBLIC HEARING ON west Ohio. Th e publication is Ohio-based businesses have Justin Michael Kipker; Antwerp, quarterly Audit Committee meeting. wholly owned by West Bend OH; Dom Violence; Guilty; defendant Th ose in attendance were: Carol Temple, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M. equal access to the website shall pay fi nes and costs; shall have no Lou Ann Wannemacher, Bill Shugars, Printing & Publishing Inc. unlawful contact with victim; shall pay and Robin Dobbelaere. Commissioner Home Delivery information and its services is crucial in for stay; jail date to be determined with Klopfenstein reviewed the General Fund AT THE VILLAGE TOWN HALL 118 N. MAIN ST. for the West Bend News fol- getting more Ohioans back to probation; complete domestic violence Revenue and Expenses Reports. First ANTWERP OHIO. couse; pay fi nes and costs weekly quarter, 2015, sales tax revenue was up lows: Home delivery is $32.18 work in our state. Andrea N. Miller; Paulding, OH; $12,467.26 from the fourth quarter, 2014; per year. Newsstand is free for As a small business own- Possession Drug; Prel-Waive; Defendant and up $41,745.59 from fi rst quarter, PROPOSED VARIANCE ISSUE: pick up. did waive the preliminary hearing; case 2014, fi gures. General Fund receipts for Rick and Karleen Grimes, of 509 S. Erie Street, Antwerp, Ohio, er, I applaud this legislation shall be bound over to the Common the fi rst quarter, 2015, were up from the All content submitted & and chose to cosponsor it. HB Pleas Court of Pauldign County Ohio fourth quarter, 2014, by $1,014,398.93, are requesting a variance on their side and rear yard set-back printed in the West Bend News 3 passed in the Ohio House Tammy Lou Wilder; Oakwood, OH; largely due to fi rst half tax settlement; in order to erect a fence. Current zoning restrictions on zoning becomes the property and Reckless Oper; No Cont; Administrative and also up from fi rst quarter, 2014, with broad bipartisan sup- license suspension is to remain; shall by $41,519.05. General Fund expenses requires a  ve (5) foot set-back on side and rear yards and they copyright of the West Bend port on March 26th of this pay $50 per mo. Commencing 6/5/15 for the fi rst quarter, 2015, were down are requesting to place both 6 foot privacy fence and 3 foot picket Printing and Publishing Inc has a POC date of 10/30/15; community by $30,220.61 from the fourth quarter, corporation. Any and all repro- year. Th e bill is currently be- control two ordered; complete 60 hrs. of 2014; however, up by $193,328.36 from or split rail fence on the rear property line and place 6 foot privacy community service; 60 jail days reserved the fi rst quarter, 2014. Treasurer Lou fence 2 foot off both the north and south property lines. duction requires prior consent ing evaluated in Ohio Senate Gregory A. Bland; Scott, OH; Dr. Ann Wannemacher presented copies of by the Publisher. Any submis- committees, and I hope to on Close Rd; Guilty; Case was waived by the breakdown of sales tax revenue and Detailed information may be viewed at the Village defendant the County investment report. sions may be edited or rejected see its quick passage through Sara A. Bostic; Sherwood, OH; In other business, Ms. Temple noted Administrator’s Of ce located at the Depot, by the editor. the other chamber. Legisla- Comp Telecom Ha; No Cont; Defendant the fax machines on the main fl oor are 503 W. River, Antwerp, Ohio 45813. shall have no contact with victim; shall still not working. Th ey have had issues Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 5/22 – Assorted cereals, “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT:” BIG ACCOMPLISHMENTS! COFFEE HOUSE RESEARCH COMES THRU ANTWERP fruit/juice, milk 5/25 – No school, Memo- rial Day 5/26 – Pancake sausage on stick, fruit/juice, milk Oakwood Elementary Lunch: 5/20 – Chicken ants, whipped larva potatoes, whole grain bread, leaf bug lettuce, fruit, milk 5/21 – Tasted bee cheese on whole grain bread, lady bug beans, walking carrot stix, fruit, milk 5/22 – Chrysalis soft taco, Vantage National BPA contestants Rachelle Ward (left ) and leaf bug lettuce, refried but- Kenneth Pinks-Liebert (right) are pictured with their in- terfl y beans, fruit, milk structors Mrs. Jill DeWert and Mr. Larry Regendanz during 5/25 – No school, Memo- the Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California last week. rial Day 5/26 – Grilled chicken on As the 2014-2015 school Th ere are 11 new Cos- whole grain bun, corn, carrot year winds down to just metologists today, since First grade students at and plotted the coff ee hous- enjoyed an Italian ice and a stix, fruit, milk Antwerp Elementary School es on an Ohio map. Th e cookie. Agora, you ROCK days, many students are see- the following Vantage stu- recently researched coff ee students then took a trip to for hosting the entire grade! ing the results of all their dents passed the Cosme- houses in Ohio, created fl i- the local coff ee house in An- SECRETARY OF STATE hard work over the past sev- tology State Board exam ers to present to classmates, twerp, the Agora. Everyone HUSTED RELEASES NEW eral months. earlier this month: Kylee BUSINESS FILING FIGURES Rachelle Ward, an Inter- Bates (Continental), Caitlin FOR APRIL 2015 active Media senior from Geckle (Continental), Jenny WT LOCAL SCHOOL BREAK- Cheeseburger sandwich w/ 5/26 – Cook’s choice, Parkway, just returned from Holbrooks (Wayne Trace), FAST & LUNCH MENUS salad bar juice/fruit, milk Ohio Secretary of State the Business Professionals Bailey Krol (Van Wert), Na- 5/20 – 5/26 5/25 – No school, Memo- JH/HS Lunch: Jon Husted announced of America (BPA) National thaniel Pruden (Paulding), rial Day 5/20 – Cheeseburger or 8,893 new entities fi led to Leadership Conference in Alexa Sikraji (Lincolnview), Breakfast: 5/26 – Chicken nuggets, Breaded chicken on whole do business in Ohio during Anaheim, California, where Ciara Th omas (Van Wert), 5/20 – Mini pancakes, sau- tator tots, carrot sticks, din- grain bun, oven potatoes, April 2015. Th is number is she placed sixth in the na- Marisa Tijerina (Delphos sage, juice, milk ner roll w/butter, fruit, milk; Toppings: lettuce, pickles, slightly down from March tion in the Digital Publish- Jeff erson), Raven Trammel 5/21 – Cheese omelet, JH/HS: Chef salad, Pizza sub tomato slices, onion, banana 2015 when a record-break- ing competition! Kenneth (Van Wert), Mackenzie Ur- toast, juice, milk or Grilled chicken sandwich peppers, fruit, milk ing 10,102 new entities fi led Pinks-Liebert, a junior Net- ton (Delphos Jeff erson), and 5/22 – Fruit stick, juice, w/salad bar 5/21 – Cheese lasagna roll and down from 8,970 new work Systems student also Courtney Waltmire (Van milk w/sauce, lettuce salad, gar- entities that fi led in April from Parkway, competed in Wert). 5/25 – No school, Memo- ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL lic toast OR Pretzel w/cheese 2014. the PC Servicing and Trou- Th e Carpentry class will rial Day LUNCH MENU 5/20 – 5/26 cup, marinara, celery w/dip, So far in 2015, Ohioans bleshooting contest, and al- be showing off their year- 5/26 – Egg & cheese muf- fruit, milk have created 34,418 new though he didn’t place in the long home building project fi n, juice, milk 5/20 – Corn dog, vegeta- 5/22 – Spicy chicken businesses, which keeps top ten, he earned his Mic- on Saturday, May 30, 2015 Lunch: ble, fruit, milk; PLUS: Salad wings, celery sticks w/pea- the state on track for a re- rosoft Technology Associate from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 5/20 – HS: BBQ pork bar nut butter cup, macaroni & cord-breaking year. At the certifi cation. Noon with an open house at sandwich; ELEM: Pizza burg- 5/21 – Last Day: Sack cheese OR Salad bar, garlic same point in 2014, 33,774 Ross Siefk er, a Welding 12468 Richey Road in Van er, sweet potato fries, green lunch w/sandwich, apple, car- breadstick, fruit, milk new business entities were senior from Continental has Wert. Come on out and beans, fruit, milk; JH/HS: rots, milk 5/25 – No school, Memo- formed. achieved one of the tough- take a look at the outstand- Chef salad, Pizza sub or Pret- rial Day Th e state has experienced est goals in all of welding ing work done by Carpentry zel w/cheese w/salad bar PEVS BREAKFAST & LUNCH 5/26 – Cook’s choice, fruit, record business growth – his pipe certifi cation! His and Electricity students on classmate, Adam Stutz from this beautiful 2,000 square 5/21 – Popcorn chicken, MENUS 5/20 – 5/26 milk over the past fi ve years, Paulding Elementary Parkway won the AirGas foot home. mashed potatoes w/gravy, JH/HS Breakfast: beginning in 2010. Under Breakfast: Welding Challenge on May Th e Vantage Senior corn, dinner roll w/butter, 5/20 – Ham, egg & cheese the leadership of Secretary 5/20 – Burrito, fruit/juice, 7, beating out over one hun- Awards Assembly will fruit; milk; JH/HS: Chef sal- croissant, juice/fruit, milk Husted, the state has made it milk dred other students and be held at 9:30 a.m. on ad, Pizza sub or Grilled chick- 5/21 – Cinnamon rolls, possible for more than 80% 5/21 – Whole grain muf- professional welders. As a Wednesday, May 20, 2015 en sandwich w/salad bar juice/fruit, milk of all fi lings to be done on- fi n, string cheese, fruit/juice, matter of fact, this year’s and the seniors will be dis- 5/22 – Pepperoni pizza, 5/22 – Sausage gravy w/ line with one in two compa- milk Vantage Welding seniors missed aft er the ceremony. romaine lettuce w/dressing, biscuits, juice/fruit, milk nies now being established 5/22 – Cereal or Cereal have shattered the school re- Th e last day for juniors will carrot sticks, fruit, milk; JH/ 5/25 – No school, Memo- electronically through the bar, goldfi sh grahams, fruit/ cord for the number of AWS be Friday, May 22, 2015 and HS: Chef salad, Pizza sub or rial Day Secretary of State’s Ohio juice, milk Business Central service. welding certifi cations. Th e they will be dismissed at the 5/25 – No school, Memo- Th e state legislature is old record was 76… and as end of the school day. rial Day poised to give fi nal approv- of today, this class of 13 stu- Gorrell Bros. 5/26 – Pancakes, fruit/ dents has 108! AUCTIONEERS & REAL ESTATE al soon to legislation that 1201 N. WILLIAMS • PAULDING, OHIO 45879 juice, milk will cut fees associated with Paulding Elementary 419-399-4066 forming a new business fi cer, the offi ce is also the ings are classifi ed as forms Lunch: www.gorrellbros-paulding.com in Ohio. Secretary Husted fi rst stop for individuals fi led with the Ohio Secre- 5/20 – Cheesy bread w/ urged the General Assembly or companies who want to tary of State that declare marinara, green beans, milk to undertake this initiative fi le and start a business in the formation of a business Real Estate Auction 5/21 – Chicken nuggets, in January aft er responsible Ohio. While recognizing entity, including for-profi t, SAT., MAY 30TH @ 9:30 A.M. whipped potatoes w/gravy, fi scal stewardship over the these numbers can’t provide non-profi t and professional peas, bread, fruit, milk LOCATION: 609 AIRPORT RD., PAULDING, OH Secretary of State’s offi ce has a complete picture of Ohio’s corporations, limited liabili- 5/22 – Fish sticks, romaine reduced operating expenses jobs climate, they are an ty companies, partnerships, Open Inspection: blend, fresh veggies, whole by more than $14 million important indicator of eco- limited partnerships and Thurs. May 21 grain bread, fruit, milk over the past four years, rep- nomic activity that Secre- limited liability partner- 4 P.M. to 5 P.M. 5/25 – No school, Memo- resenting a 16% cut from the tary Husted hopes will add ships. Filing as a business in Call the offi ce for other inspections rial Day previous administration. to the discussion of how to Ohio does not guarantee the 3 BR, 2 BATH COUNTRY HOME 5/26 – Hot dog on whole Upon passage, it would improve the state’s overall company will begin opera- Three bedroom, two bath, approximate 1,624 sq. ft. ranch style home with large grain bun, baked beans, fresh mark the fi rst time this fee climate for business. tions, be profi table or create family room, brick fi replace, central air, kitchen with bar area that opens to the veggie choice, fruit snack, has been cut in modern his- NOTE: New business fi l- jobs. dining area with access to the back patio & fenced in backyard, city water & sewer fruit, milk ….….. Also, attached two car fi nished garage ….. The home needs some repairs tory and would make Ohio and is not all “spruced up” - located at the north side of Paulding between Rt. 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WBWEST BEND PRINTING & PUBLISHING Auctioneers - Don Gorrell, Larry Gorrell, Chris AuFrance, Apprentice; Aaron Timm, 419.258.2000 Sandra Mickelson, Nolan Shisler Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 20, 2015 VILLAGE OF ANTWERP FISCAL OFFICER REPORT: CITY OF WOODBURN VANTAGE BOARD HOLDS Emergency reading of ordi- COUNCIL MEETING MIN- nance no. 2015-12: An ordinance COUNCIL MEETING MIN- FINAL MEETING OF THE authorizing the village fi scal offi - UTES 4/20/15 cer to transfer $5,000.00 from the CLASSIFIED ADS UTES 4/20/15 SCHOOL YEAR 5/7/15 general fund to the trash fund, and Th e regular meeting of the Vil- declaring the same an emergency. Sell it in the Classifi eds! Th ese are the meeting minutes of Th e Vantage Board of Education lage of Antwerp council was called Motion made by Reinhart, sec- Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less the city of Woodburn council meeting held their regularly scheduled May to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Tom onded by Rudie Reeb, to suspend on April 20, 2015. At 7:00 p.m., the board meeting in the District Confer- VanVlerah. Council persons pres- the rules regarding ordinance no. and $.15 for each additional word. pledge was recited. ence room at 7:00 p.m. on Th ursday, ent: Ken Reinhart, Keith West, 2015-12. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion Bold is $1.00 additional. In attendance: Mayor Hoeppner, May 7, 2015. Th e minutes from the Larry Ryan, Rudie Reeb, Steve carried and approved. Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] Councilman Rice, Renner, Gerig & April 9, 2015 regular board meeting Derck and Council President Jan Motion made by Rudie Reeb, Voirol. Treasurer Holly Sarrazine were approved along with fi nancial Reeb. seconded by Reinhart, to accept or- P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 and Chief Duhamell. Superintendent statements for the month of March, Also in attendance: Solici- Walls. 2015. Th e Board approved a resolu- dinance no. 2015-12. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. POLICE REPORT: tion to approve the updated fi ve-year tor Melanie Farr, Administra- Motion carried and approved. tor Sara Keeran, Fiscal Offi cer Classifi eds MUST be paid up front!! Th e Woodburn Police Reserves forecast. Emergency reading of reso- logged 26 hours of patrol hours so far Superintendent Staci Kaufman Aimee Lichty and Police Chief lution no. 2015-01: A resolution this month. Th e new WPD reserve updated the Board on recent employ- George Clemens. Media present: requesting the county auditor to WANT WINDOW COVER- THINK SPRING!! Garage sale candidates will begin their pre-ba- ment searches and NEOLA Board pol- Joe Shouse from the Paulding certify to the Village of Antwerp INGS that look great for years? season is right around the corner! sic course next week and should be icy updates as presented for the fi rst Progress. Visitors: Earl Peters, the total current tax valuation and complete by May 7th. I am presenting reading. Adult Education Director Jerry Zielke, Ray Friend, Danny the dollar amount of revenue that Drapes, valances, verticals, Advertise your garage sale in the a fi re pit Ordinance G-15-1329 for Pete Prichard reported on activities Gordon, Connie Gaisford, Allie would be generated by eight-tenths shades, etc. Measured and in- West Bend News and receive FREE council’s consideration. Councilman associated with the Ready to Work Taylor, Sierra Cline and Breanna of one mill for a renewal levy for stalled. Call Judy McCalla, Hicks- use of yard signs to help promote Voirol made a motion to have the grant, class schedules, ABLE update Lafountain. cemetery maintenance and oper- fi rst reading of Ordinance G-15-1329, and plans for re-branding, and infor- Minutes from the regular ating expenses, and declaring the ville, 419-542-6182. tf your sale! *Some restrictions ap- Councilman Gerig 2nd, all approved. mation about the “Reverse Job Fair” council meeting held March 16, same an emergency. CULLER CONSTRUCTION plied. Ask for details! Ordinance – 15-1329 was read. Coun- to be held at Vantage in June. He also 2015, were reviewed. Motion made by Jan Reeb, cilman Voirol made a motion to ap- announced that the Adult Education Motion made by Jan Reeb, seconded by Reinhart, to suspend LLC: Mike Culler. New Con- HONEYBEE SWARMS: This prove as read, Councilman Gerig 2nd, Recognition Ceremony will be held seconded by West, to accept the the rules regarding resolution no. struction – Remodel – Decks is swarm season. Please call 3 voted to approve, 1 voted no and Tuesday, June 23, 2015. High School minutes from the March 16, 2015, 2015-01. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion – Painting – Complete Home Councilman Abbott was absent. Th e Director Ben Winans recognized council meeting. 6 yeas, 0 nays. carried and approved. to have them removed at no second reading will be read at the next SkillsUSA, FFA, and FCCLA state Motion carried and approved. Motion made by Derck, sec- or Offi ce. 35 years experience. charge. 260-466-0630. 18-21p council meeting on May 4th 2015. competitors, along with Welding se- Th e March disbursements were onded by West, to accept resolu- Home: 419-258-2243. Cell: AUDIENCE: nior Ross Siefk er (Continental) for reviewed. tion no. 2015-01. 6 yeas, 0 nays. 419-258-0372 eot WILL BABY-SIT in my Ant- A resident of the city asked if earning his AWS Pipe Welding cer- Motion made by Reinhart, Motion carried and approved. werp Home, M-F. Please call the city could encourage residents to tifi cation (only the second Vantage GRAVES TREE EXPERT: Tree clean up their properties. Th e Mayor high school student to accomplish this seconded by West, to approve the Emergency reading of ordi- cell phone 574-298-6199. March reconciliation report. 6 nance no. 2015-13: An ordinance trimming, tree removal, dead responded that he was going to put feat), and reported on the successful Yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and authorizing the village adminis- limb removal, storm damage, 19,20p an article in the paper in conjunction Health Technology Bloodmobile. He approved. with the garage sale and large item presented information on end of the trator to enter into an agreement clean up, stump removal, free HUGE GARAGE SALE: pick up. Please take the opportunity year activities, academic, industrial, VISITORS: with O.R. Colan Associates for the estimates. Call Paul, 260-341- Thursday, May 21st & Friday, to clean up your properties between service, and business program up- Jerry Zielke was present to purpose of right-of-way acquisi- May 30th and June 6th. Big item pick- dates, and upcoming events, including discuss a new CRA proposal for a tion for the Safe Routes To School 7255. eot May 22nd, 9–? Jennifer Lang- up will be June 6th (no refrigeration the senior awards assembly on May 20 local dentist’s offi ce. Jerry Zielke project identifi ed as PAU SRST FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. ham & Joan Pier. 16047 SR 49, or electronics accepted). A resident and Vantage SummerFest on June 17 was invited to attend the fi nance Antwerp Phase II PID 93589, and requested a sewer discount due to for incoming students. committee meeting scheduled for declaring the same an emergency. Find your treasures at our Antwerp, OH. p water leaking outside. Councilman In new business, the Board: April 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. to dis- Motion made by Derck, sec- over 4,000 sq. ft. location at DEADLINE FOR THE CLASSI- Rice made a motion to approve the • Employed the following list, as cuss in further detail. Jerry Zielke onded by West, to suspend the 402 Clinton Street, Defi ance. discount, Councilman Voirol 2nd, all needed as scheduled: David Delano, also presented a short update on rules regarding ordinance no. FIEDS & “FOR SALE BY OWNER approved, motion carried. A resident/ Building & Grounds instructor, Sa- CIC to council. 2015-13. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion Hours: Mon-Sat 10–5. Phone: IN THE WEST BEND NEWS” IS business owner voiced a concern over mantha Heckler, Intervention Spe- Earl Peters was present to voice carried and approved. 419-782-6003. tf the construction safety downtown cialist, Derek Foy, student banquet his opposition to designating Ar- Motion made by Reinhart, MONDAYS AT 12 NOON! since there were no traffi c controllers worker, and David Leathers, second cher Drive as a one-way street. seconded by West, to suspend and the highway was down to one shift Custodial maintenance student Council tabled the ordinance des- the rules regarding resolution no. Let West Bend News announce your engagement, wedding lane. work program; ignating a portion of Archer Drive 2015-13. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion MAYOR: • Approved the following supple- one-way (ordinance no. 2015-09) carried and approved. or anniversary. It’s only $6 per column for the photo and the An approval letter has been pre- mental contracts for work in 2014-15: at a prior council meeting. ADMINISTRATOR’S RE- announcement is community news. pared for the new Hills Meat Market Michelle Knippen, 2nd year Resident Ray Friend was present to in- PORT: project and the Mayor asked all coun- Educator; Michelle Knippen, 3rd year form council that the new fi re Garbage pick-up has started cilmen to sign it. Th is Saturday is the Resident Educator; Mary Ann Falk, truck is in service. Th e old fi re and is going very well. ribbon cutting for Ramco with an Resident Educator Facilitator; truck is ready to be sold. Research Th e village received street HOME FOR SALE open house from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Employed the following list, as will be done to determine the op- sweeping quotes from Summit Th e Chamber is providing a cookie Adult Education instructors, as need- tions available to sell the fi re truck. HELP WANTED tray. ed, as scheduled: Bradley Barton, AE Sweeping for $2,500.00 for the en- TREASURER: Transitions Coordinator; Danny Gordon was present tire village and Oetting Services, Delivery Driver to ask council if any decision had Meeting minutes from 4/6/2015 • Approve overnight travel to Inc. for $1,000.00 for the down- For our box truck. Full-time. were presented for approval. Council- Washington D.C. for National FCCLA been made regarding farmers trav- town area only. man Rice added to his report. Coun- Leadership Conference from July 4, eling on Canal Street. Keeran stat- Motion made by West, second- Must pass a physical & drug cilman Voirol made a motion to ap- 2015 to July 10, 2015; ed that she has spoken to farmers ed by Jan Reeb, to approve quote test as well as have a good Built in 2000. One owner. prove as corrected, Councilman Gerig • Resolution to approve the Sat- and that they cannot make it over from Summit Sweeping of Fort driving record. No CDL 2nd, all approved, motion carried. ellite Agreement between Van Wert the railroad on Wentworth and Wayne to sweep streets throughout Very clean, 3 BR, 2 Full BA., Warrants were presented. Council- City Schools and Vantage Career Cen- would have to continue to use this the village for a price not to exceed required. Vacation, paid Attached 2 Car Garage. Great man Voirol made a motion to pay the ter for the 2015-2016 school year; route. Gordon then asked that the $2,500.00. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion holidays. Starting pay $12.00/hr. location near Antwerp school, warrants, Councilman Rice 2nd, all • Resolution to approve the Ant- village fi x Canal Street where the carried and approved. on a quiet street (108 Dia- approved, motion carried. werp Village Community Reinvest- street is crumbling on the edges Planning commission met Reply to Resume PO Box 74 mond Dr.) Asking $115,000. SUPERINTENDENT WALLS: ment Area tax abatement from Sarah from a waterline break. on March 18, 2015, with Randy Move-in Ready! Call Cord at Ammonia limits will not be met Mowery DDS, Inc / Mowery Invest- Gordon also asked about the Mielnik, planner of Poggemeyer Latty, Ohio 45855. in February and March. We will need ment LLC, Antwerp, Ohio for a 10 use of the bus garage. He said he Design Group, to start the review 419-506-0476 to get with the engineers. We are try- year, 100% tax abatement to construct would like to see that cleaned out of business district zoning lan- ing to get a 3-year compliance date a new medical offi ce building at a cost and village equipment stored in- guage and to develop new zoning with implementation in 5 years. Th e of $460,000; to waive the 45-day no- side. language and districts to address Offi ce Manager culvert at Bull Rapids is taken care of tice prior to local government action; Connie Gaisford was present commercial/retail development. (dates back to water main break this and approve the 2-percent payment in representing River Street Market. Next meeting is May 7, 2015, at Defi ance Co. nonprofi t past winter). We will need to invest lieu of taxes compensation; She asked for resident feedback 6:00 p.m. at town hall to review home care agency. in a portable eye wash station for the • Resolution to approve the Sat- on what they can do to get more draft language. De-chlorination building. Holly and I ellite Agreement between Paulding people to shop there. Store is un- ACDC has recommended the Pleasant personality, looked at the funding for the re-lining Exempted Village School District and der performing and may have to Antwerp Wrestling Club to receive HELP WANTED project. Checking on why the McSor- Vantage Career Center for the 2015- close this fall. She would like to good people skills and ley property is not draining properly. 2016 school year; this year’s allocation from the vil- Councilman Abbott: Absent • Approve the Memorandum of hear back on what the store is do- lage for donation to a community computer profi ciency. ing right and what they can do to PART-TIME COUNCILMAN RICE: Understanding with Apollo Career project. Th e club wants to upgrade Excellent organizational, Th ere is a property at the corner Center regarding the Adult Basic and make it better. Th ey have already their wrestling mats. Th e village of Lynwood and Ash Street that has Literacy Education (ABLE) State Pro- reduced store hours. has appropriated $3,500.00 this communication and CASHIER a tree in the city easement that needs gram Grant from the Ohio Board of POLICE REPORT: year to cover a donation recom- trimmed. City will look at it. Regents; Chief Clemens reported 84 mended by ACDC. clerical skills. Paulding-Putnam Electric COUNCILMAN RENNER: • First reading of NEOLA new & calls for service and 31 citations for Motion made by Reinhart, Medical offi ce exp. pre- Cooperative, Inc. in Paulding, Will be attending the ditch assess- revised policies. the month of March. Chief Clem- seconded by Ryan, to approve ment meeting. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code ens purchased another body cam- $3,500.00 be donated to Antwerp ferred. Full-time position Ohio has an opening for a part- COUNCILMAN GERIG: Section 121.22(G)(1), the Superinten- era for the police department. Wrestling Club to purchase new time cashier. This position is Saw the fl ag on Stenger where the dent hereby requests that the Board EMS REPORT: with benefi ts. mats. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion car- approximately 20 hours per new manhole will be put in. adjourn to executive session for the Randy Shaff er provided a writ- ried and approved. Submit resume by May 22 Councilman Voirol: No Report purpose of considering the employ- ten report showing 21 runs for Th e utility department is work- week. DO NOT APPLY IN Councilman Renner made a mo- ment of an employee or offi cial of the March. Ashley McDougall pro- ing to prepare the sewer plant for to: Community Health tion to adjourn. Councilman Voirol School District. No action was taken. vided a detailed written report installation of chlorination and PERSON. Interested candidates 2nd, all approved. Meeting adjourned Th e next regular Board meeting for EMS runs billed, collected dechlorination system. Professionals should send a cover letter and at 7:55 p.m. Notes prepared by Trea- will be held on Th ursday, June 4, 2015 and outstanding for the month of Sidewalk project will start this Attn: Brent Tow resume by May 28, 2015 to surer Sarrazine. at 7:00 p.m. in the District Conference March. spring. Room. Committee reports: None. 1159 Westwood Dr., [email protected] or mail to: Old business: None. Van Wert, OH 45891 NEW BUSINESS: NWEC Attn: HR PPEC Cashier RN - Home Care & Hospice HELP NEEDED Keith West mentioned there www.ComHealthPro.org 04125 State Route 476 TRUCK DRIVERS will be an Outdoor Expo being Bryan, OH 43506 Full/Part-time - Paulding Co. held at the MAC on August 29-30, Provide excellent, professional skilled home NEEDED PART-TIME 2015. 43 booths will be available Equal Opportunity Employer, health & hospice nursing in accordance with with 12 already sold. Minorities/Females/ physician orders, policies & procedures. Variety, Experienced EXPERIENCED MAYOR’S REPORT: Disabilities/Veterans flexible hours. Serve patients one-on-one, all Mayor’s court deposited ages. 2 yrs. acute care experience. Competitive $3,239.00 for the village for the Flatbed Company COOK month of March 2015. wages, mileage & uniform reimbursement. and Owner Operators Motion made by Jan Reeb, sec- Nonprofit agency. Resume/Application to: • Weekends Mostly onded by Reinhart, to go into ex- Sign-On Bonus Apply within ecutive session regarding pending '(/,9(5< litigation at 6:59 p.m. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Country Times Market Motion carried and approved. Melissa Hale, RN Supervisor 260-493-3649 Motion made by Reinhart, 5287( 250 Dooley Dr., Paulding, 419-399-4708 Antwerp, OH Location seconded by West, to come out www.ComHealthPro.org meyertrucking.com of executive session at 7:11 p.m. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and 2$.:22'$5($ DRIVE FOR A LOCAL COMPANY approved. No action taken in exec- utive session. 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Th e Board of Trust- uncertain of the voltage and ees of the Paulding County clearance requirement for a Carnegie Library has identi- power line, remain at least fi ed “Creating New Readers” 20 feet away or call PPEC for as the number one service assistance. role for the library. Recogniz- • Call 811 before you ing the importance of emerg- dig. Always know what’s ing and early literacy, the li- below before digging in the brary board and staff provide ground or you run the risk resources and opportunities of breaking an underground to connect young children to gas or electric line. Every reading and the library. Th e three minutes nationwide, American Academy of Pe- an underground utility line diatrics has affi rmed the im- is damaged during a digging portance of reading aloud to Lydia Schneider and Na- of Antwerp, OH. Nathanael project. For all projects big children daily, beginning in thanael Hawley of Antwerp, graduated from Antwerp and small, call 811 at least infancy. OH announce their wed- High School in 2014. He is a two business days before you Th e concept of reading ding on May 30, 2015 at the sophomore at Bethel College dig to have professional lo- 1,000 books to your child Antwerp United Methodist majoring in Christian min- cators mark the approximate before kindergarten is sim- Church, Antwerp, OH. istries. locations of underground ple, the rewards are priceless. Parents of the bride Following their marriage, Alexandrea Madden of Buff alo River in Ponca, AR. lines with fl ags, chalk-based Read a book (any book) to Northwest Ohio and Darrell Canoeing for the reception are Michael and Kimberly they will be living and work- spray paint or both. your newborn, infant, and/ Schneider of Antwerp, OH. ing at Lakeside, Ohio for the Burton of Southwest Arkan- to immediately follow the • If you hit a power pole or toddler. Th e goal is to have sas announce their engage- ceremony. Lydia is a 2013 graduate of summer and then will be or electric lines, always call read 1,000 books (yes you can Antwerp High School. moving into married housing ment and plan to wed on Family and friends will 911 fi rst and then PPEC at repeat books) before your pre- June 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. be attending from Arkansas, Parents of the groom are when the fall semester starts 1-800-686-2357, and stay cious one starts kindergarten. Robert and Doris Hawley at Bethel College. CST. Louisiana, Texas, Oklaho- away from damaged power Does it sound hard? Not re- Giving Alex away is her ma, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, lines until help arrives. Even ally if you think about it. If father, Randy Madden of Oregon, Colorado, Mi9ch- if you don’t bring a structure you read just 1 book a night, KAYAK/CANOE SAFETY safe carrying techniques, North Florida, and her moth- igan, Hawaii, and Darrell’s or wire down, you might you will have read about 365 TRAINING IN MELROSE launching and landing the er, Adrie Obrien of Antwerp, only brother, Dylan, will be have weakened the structure books in a year. Th at is 730 OH. Taking her hand will be coming all the way from Bar- boat. Also provided will be or created a hazardous situ- books in two years and 1,095 training in basic strokes in- Darrell Burton, he is the son celona, Spain. Th ere will be ation. Th e best advice is to A kayak and canoe safe- books in three years. If you ty training program is being cluding forward, reverse, of Bruce Burton of Lewisville enough standing room for stay inside a farming vehicle consider that most children AR and Mitzi Burton of Eu- any additional friends and held June 6, 2015 from 1:00 to stopping and maneuvering until help arrives. start kindergarten at around in order to control the boat. gene, OR. family who may want to at- • Irrigate with care. Do 4:00 p.m. at the Shaff er’s pond 5 years of age, you have more at 7256 Road 177, Melrose, Safety components include Th e wedding will be tend; guests will just need not spray water on overhead time than you think (so get held overlooking the Ozark to book their own motel ac- Ohio (0.6 mile south of the information on hypothermia, power lines, electrical equip- started). basic clothing and funda- Mountains at the beautiful commodations. ment or electrical structures. Shell Station). Th is will be a When your child reaches fi ne opportunity for paddlers mentals of the wet exit. Doing so can damage equip- a milestone, give him/her a Canoes, kayaks, paddles ment, and a stream of water of all ages to learn or brush PAULDING PUTNAM ELEC- small reward (stickers, back- up on their techniques before and lifejackets will be provid- hitting a power line can cre- packs, books). You can visit ed by Auglaize Canoe & Kay- TRIC CO-OP URGES FARM- ate a path for electricity to the kayak and canoe races at any Paulding County Carn- the Auglaize River Regatta ak free of charge. You must ERS TO WORK SAFELY travel back to you. egie Library system aft er you wear sturdy shoes. Changing • Use caution when mov- sponsored by the Oakwood AROUND ELECTRIC LINES have read the fi rst 100 books Development Company on facilities will be available. ing equipment. Never stand to let your child pick out a Th is training program an irrigation pipe on its end June 20. See details at www. Paulding Putnam Elec- special reward. Reading logs odcohio.org. is being sponsored by the tric is urging farm workers near a power line. Always are available on the program’s Oakwood Arbor #759 of lower grain augers and oth- Instructor for the train- Top Performers Needed to practice safe behavior website at http://1000books- ing is Cory Hartman, DNR the Gleaner Life Insurance We are seeking new additions to when working and operat- er crop handling and tillage beforekindergarten.org/. Th e Society as one of their Sa- our team. We offer an excellent Watercraft Offi cer Special- ing equipment around elec- equipment before moving website also provides Reading maritan Activities in the retirement system, as well as, them anywhere near power ist. Cory is out of the Mau- competitive benefits and pay. tric lines. Overhead power Resources for all ages, reading mee Bay Field Offi ce. He has Oakwood Community. For Want to care for patients where lines oft en share space with lines. Never store materials tips for parents, adult literacy further information contact patients are first? Apply today! worked for the Division of farms, and this is exactly directly underneath or adja- and education resources and Helen Maddock at hmmad- cent to power lines. Beware Watercraft for 12 years and is RN- OB FT & PRN why we feel it is important resources for teens. For more certifi ed as an American Ca- [email protected] or (419) RN–OR PRN to get this safety message of hooking guy wires when information about the 1,000 RN– Med Surg FT, PT & PRN noe Association Instructor. 594- 2797. Pre-registration out to the public. Serious moving equipment. Books Before Kindergarten is not required but would be RN– ED/Med Surg PRN Paulding Putnam Elec- Th ere will be one-hour in- Dietician PT and even fatal accidents can program contact the library struction sessions in the wa- helpful. To pre-register go to Surgery Tech FT & PRN occur when workers and tric Cooperative wants to at 419-399-2032. www.odcohio.org/gleaners. LPN Med/Surg FT & PRN make sure everyone stays ter covering basic equipment, MT or MLT PRN the equipment they oper- Housekeeper PRN ate make contact with the safe. If you have questions or utility lines. To help farm concerns about safety, please www.cmhosp.com workers safely work around contact PPEC’s Safety & 208 N Columbus electric, PPEC off ers these Compliance Manager, Dee Hicksville, OH Renollet at 1-800-686-2357. 419-542-6692 six specifi c safety tips: • Look up! Always look

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