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K-9 UNIT ACHIEVES FIRST GOAL & CLOSER TO BLUE CRUSH 5K: RUN/ SCRAPATHON AT COOPER 4TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S RIDE IN NEW HAVEN REALITY IN PAULDING COUNTY WALK FOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY TREVOR BAILEY Th e Oakwood Area Scrap- bookers will be hosting a A 5K run and walk to Scrapathon April 26-28 in raise money for Trevor Bai- the Community Room of the ley’s medical expenses will Cooper Community Branch be held at the Defi ance High Library, branch of Paulding School Stadium, 1775 Palm- County Carnegie Library. We er Dr. Defi ance OH 43512 would like to invite all fellow on Saturday, May 18, 2013. scrapbookers to join us. Th e Registration begins at 9:00 hours for the event are Fri- day 5:00-10:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00-10:00 a.m., and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. You are re- sponsible for bringing your own food and drink. Call the To Benefi t Schnelker Veter- of Paint and Best Bike.” library, 419-594-3337 to sign ans’ Memorial Park New Haven Mayor Terry up. Space is limited so reserve Sunday, May 5, 2013; McDonald said, “Th anks your spot. You do not have to 11:00 am – 5:00 p.m. at Sch- to our many sponsors, this be committed to the entire nelker Veterans’ Memorial ride will benefi t renovations weekend to join us. Park (956 Park Avenue, New to Schnelker Park Veterans’ Haven) Memorial Park. Many down- ACDC Representative, Aimee Lichty, delivering the dona- New Haven, Indiana - Th e town businesses will be open WOODBURN BRANCH tion to Sheriff Jason Landers for the K-9 Unit. See the video 4th Annual Mayor’s Motorcy- to greet our many visitors and and story at www.westbendnews.net LIBRARY MAY EVENTS cle Ride is scheduled for Sun- provide them with opportuni- Jason Landers has an- announced Jason’s intentions day, May 5, 2013. Registration ties to enjoy our community. I nounced Paulding County has during Spring Break demon- a.m. Th e Run/Walk begins SMART START STORY- at 10:00 a.m. Aft er the 2013 will begin at 11:00 a.m. at am proud to be a part of this received enough donations to strations at the area schools of TIME: Schnelker Park, and a dona- event once again.” purchase its own K-9 unit, less a K-9 on March 27 and then race, the proceeds will go to Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, another diabetes organiza- tion will benefi t the Schnelker See the attached agenda than a month following the on April 18, 2013 the Sheriff 31, 10:30 a.m. – Th is Story- Veterans’ Memorial Park. for detailed events. For more Paulding County Commis- stated the initial goal has been tion to help raise awareness time features fi nger plays, for diabetes. Th is 45 mile motorcycle information, contact Deb- sioners authorizing a fund. met and he is very pleased with songs, stories of various ride will take off at 2:00 p.m. Anne Smith at the New Ha- Local news organizations (continued on page 2) Trevor had a sudden lengths and craft s. onset of Type 1 Diabetes, from Schnelker Veterans’ Me- ven Mayor’s Offi ce at 260- YARN LOVER’S GATH- morial Park and arrive back 748-7070. Participants are on August 28, 2012. He ERING: was taken to Th e Defi ance in New Haven on Broadway able to pre-register online at S&E CONSTRUCTION Th ursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, in downtown New Haven. www.newhavenparksandrec. Quality Work For Over 40 Years Regional Medical Center 30, 7:00 p.m. – If you already Awards will be presented in org or by calling the New Ha- where he was diagnosed know how to knit or crochet and transported to Th e several diff erent categories in- ven Park Department at 260- (260) 438-5444 or if you want to learn how cluding “Best of Show”, “Best 749-2212. Sam & Enos Brandenberger Toledo Children’s Hospi- to knit or crochet join us at tal ICU. On August 29th, Woodburn. We have people 14926 Hurshtown Road Trevor went into a Diabetic Grabill, IN 46741 that can help you get started coma and his brain began to or teach you new techniques. We Buy Old Gold - Fessel Jewelers Amish Craftsmen General Contracting swell (there is a 1% chance Join us for a creative evening. 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Jason says, “Not at Th e State of Ohio off ers cords, provides required all because there will be main- service is May 2, at Noon, reports to the County and Bethel United Methodist several economic develop- tenance, training and equip- ment programs in an eff ort the State of Ohio, calculates ping to ensure the success of Church, Antwerp. abatements and compensa- Noel E. “Bud” Th omas, to bring new business to this program.” He was very Ohio. One of the programs tion agreements, bills the excited how the people have 84, of Grover Hill, OH, died businesses, collects the mon- April 18, at Paulding County available to investors in backed him and this goal of Paulding County is the En- ey due, and then disburses it keeping Paulding County drug Hospital. Burial: Middle to the involved parties. Th is Creek Cemetery, Grover Hill, terprise Zone (EZ) Agree- free. “We don’t have programs ment. Th is is an incentive to results in a net new invest- like DARE in our county, so OH ment real estate tax abate- Jeff ery Wobler, 52, businesses to make a capital it is important that we work investment to create or re- ment of 63%. together to keep our schools of Payne, passed away Th e PCED offi ce has tab- Wednesday, April 17, 2013. tain jobs in Paulding Coun- and young people drug free ulated data over the years on and this is a big step forward Jeff ’s graveside memorial ty. All of Paulding County Enterprise Zone Agreements in that direction.” service is Saturday, April has been designated as an made in Paulding County Th e Antwerp Community 27, 2013, 11:30 am at Wiltsie Enterprise Zone. from reports sent annually Development Committee do- Cemetery, Township Road 51, To be eligible, a business must meet the following re- to the Ohio Department of nated $1,000 in support of the just north of State Route 500, Development, now known new K-9 Unit at the recently By: Beth Stauff er Laurie Monopoli to a group of Payne. quirements: Agree to create/ retain jobs, make a substan- as Jobs Ohio. In Paulding renovated Antwerp Norfolk Kids Club Director Lisa toddlers and preschoolers. Memorials are to Dooley County, there have been 41 & Western Depot. Shown in Andrews Receives Offi cial Yesterday’s proclamation Funeral Home, PO Box 452, tial investment, be non-re- tail, and have the agreement Enterprise Zone Agreements the picture is Aimee Lichty, Proclamation from Mayor by Mayor McDonald came Antwerp, Ohio 45813. www. created, resulting in 387 new representing ACDC, handing Terry McDonald declaring as part of a month of special dooleyfuneralhome.com approved by the local gov- ernment, school district, jobs and in retaining 329 em- the check to Sheriff Landers. the Week of the Young Child. events and activities sched- ployees. Th e annual payroll It is the many organizations, Mayor Terry McDonald uled at Martini Lutheran COMMUNITY MEMORIAL vocational school, county commissioners and state. created on the 387 new jobs companies and individuals offi cially proclaimed April Church’s Kids Club for the HOSPITAL PLANS FIT WALK In a typical EZ Agree- totals $14,491,706.00. Th e to- who have made contributions 14-20, 2013 the Week of the Month of the Young Child. AND RIDE ment, there is an abatement tal amount invested by new like this who can make good Young Child in New Haven, From April 19-22, the Kids of new real estate taxes for 10 businesses and/or expan- things happen. IN at the Martini Lutheran Club hosted a children’s art HICKSVILLE, OH—May years on the new investment sions totals $64,708,708.00. Dogs like this will can be Church Kids Club. Th is proc- show in the church fellowship 18, 2013 is the date for the with a Compensation Agree- Taxes saved for new busi- trained, or programmed, for lamation is made in conjunc- hall spotlighting the creativ- 19th Annual CMH Fit Walk nesses and expansions total diff erent purposes. Some are tion with other state and lo- ity of the children enrolled in ment made with (1) the local st and Ride. Th is year’s Walk government (township or $3,805,537.00. used for drug searches, fi nding cal child care organizations the Kids Club. On April 21 , and Ride will begin at Com- village), (2) the local school Our goal for the commu- bombs or even cadavers, etc. that is spearheaded by the the Kids Club ministry was munity Memorial Hospital. district, and (3) the local vo- nity is to not only provide Jason said, “Right now we National Association for the recognized at Martini with Categories include a 10 and 20 cational school. Of the 100% tax abatements for new busi- have no K-9 for any reason. Education of Young Children special music provided by the mile Bike Ride, a 5k run and nesses, but also for expan- Th is will be a dual purpose (NAEYC). Th e NAEYC is the children of Kids Club. Th en, real estate taxes abated, the nd walk, and a 1 mile fun walk. recipient of the abatement sions of current businesses. dog. It can be used to sniff and world’s largest early child- the week of April 22 – April search for narcotics, but also th Prior to the event, tables with enters into a Compensation If tax abatements don’t exist hood education professional 26 is Provider Appreciation can be ordered to attack and tips for healthy living and a Agreement with the three in Paulding County, busi- organization, boasting over Week at Kids Club. Th e staff bring a person down if some- station for bike safety will be entities whereby he/she nesses will locate where 80,000 members and a net- of the Kids Club will be rec- one is running away from au- open to all. Registration is agrees to pay back in the there are incentives. Eco- work of over 300 local affi li- ognized this week with a staff thorities.” just $15 and includes the Fit form of compensation a per- nomic development is a very ates that work toward meeting appreciation dinner provided Walk t-shirt. Proceeds from competitive business. All Th is K-9 unit will have the association’s primary goal by the parents of children en- centage of what the new tax- a trainer and the person se- the event will be donated to es would have been to each. counties and states are com- of focusing public attention rolled at Kids Club. Helping Hands of Hicksville peting to attract new busi- lected along with the dog will on the needs of young chil- According to Lisa An- Typically, this has been 25% be trained in Fort Wayne ap- and to the CMH Foundation. to the local school district, ness to their areas. If we are dren and their families while drews, Director of the Kids For more information visit not competitive with incen- proximately fi ve days a week recognizing the early child- Club ministry at Martini, the 2% to Vantage Vocational for 14 weeks. us at http://www.cmhosp. School, and 10% to the local tives, we cannot compete. hood programs and services facility is currently enrolling com/news-events/fit-walk- government. Th e roll of PCED is to help that meet those needs. children in its toddler, pre- ride/ or call Healthfit at 419- Paulding County Eco- create jobs. (Library news from Page 1) In the proclamation made, school, and aft er-school pro- 542-5680. Th e mission of Paulding Monday, May 13, 4:00 Mayor McDonald cited the gram and hopes to be able to County Economic Develop- p.m. – Grades 3 and up can eff orts of all of the organi- accept CANI Vouchers in the ment is: “To Assist Business, create with Legos. Th ere will zations that are working to near future. For more infor- Industry and Local Govern- also be Legos at the library improve early learning op- mation about Martini’s Kids Huber Opera House ment in developing job op- for you to use. And, of course, portunities, particularly early Club, please contact Mrs. An- portunities and prosperity snacks. literacy programs that pro- drews at 260-749-0014. 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Military and First Responders Learn more at ComHealthPro.org, or call (419) 399-4708 Call For Additional Savings! PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 24, 2013 PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION HOLDS 9th ANNUAL PAULDING LIBRARY TEAM WINS TWO AWARDS (Continued from Page 1) worsened through the night BUSINESS MEETING & DINNER and became very bleak. Th e doctors were unable to put fund, was the highlight of a “fl ap” in Trevor’s head to the report. Lisa McClure allow for the swelling, an thanked the people of Pauld- MRI determined that there ing County for their contin- was signifi cant damage to ued support of the Paulding the center lobe of Trevor’s County Area Foundation. brain; at this point the doc- Members Jay Schmidt, Ja- tors had no hope for Trevor’s son Th ornell and Jason Wil- survival. Aft er several hours liamson were elected to fi ll the doctors were able to get a terms of retired board mem- tube into his brain to drain bers, Ken Hahn, Jill Straley the fl uid and as hours past Trevor began to slowly im- and Roy Klopfenstein. Th e Tawnya English and Kathy Heffl ey – Bookmobile Team; and Paulding County Area Foundation Board of Trustees and prove. Board of Trustees thanked Anissa Williamson, Jonne Culler and Kirk Baker – Youth Staff : (back row) Attorney, Norman Cook, John Aden, Stan As, he began to “wake up” those retiring for their years Services Team were awarded two “Give a Shout” for out- Searing, Karl Mielke, Myrna Cook, Jr. John Saxton, and Vir- our fears were confi rmed of service and dedication to standing service at the 2013 Ohio Library Council NW ginia Paulus; (front row) Matt Reineck CPA, Duane Sinn, that he had lost all his motor the Foundation. Chapter Conference in Toledo on April 12th. Lisa McClure, Director, Rick King, Jill Straley and Ken Th e entertainment for the skills. We were told that he Hahn. evening was Th e Helmsmen, Th e Paulding County regularly served by a station- would never fully wake up, Carnegie Library team won ary branch. Th e bookmobile that he would never be off Th e Paulding County appreciation to the Pauld- a southern gospel quartet two awards at the recent Ohio has been described as a “roll- his ventilator, that he would Area Foundation held its 9th ing County Area Founda- from Sturgis MI. Library Council NW Chapter ing Pinterest board” with be essentially a vegetable. Annual Business Meeting tion/Marshall Memorial If you would like to learn more about Paulding Coun- Conference held in Toledo decorations, games, craft s and Trevor fought every day; he and Dinner on Friday, April Supporting Foundation for th on April 12 . Th e Bookmo- creative use of limited space. slowly began to do all the 12, 2013 at Grants Catering the opportunity to farm the ty Area Foundation, please contact Lisa McClure, Ex- bile Team of Kathy Heffl ey Th e bookmobile has an ac- things that the doctors told in Antwerp, OH. Th ere were tract previously farmed by and Tawnya English won the tive following throughout the approximately 100 in atten- Ron Jackson. Clint is a senior ecutive Director, at 419-399- us he wouldn’t do. Each day 8296. award for the Most Outstand- county including Scott, Havi- was a new accomplishment, dance. at Th e Ohio State University ing Staff Persons and the Youth land, Briceton, Broughton, Th e Dinner Sponsors for majoring in Agribusiness opening his eyes, following Services Team won the award Melrose, Grover Hill, Cecil, voice commands, breathing the evening were: Arend, and Applied Economics. He The West Bend News for Most Outstanding Service, Auglaize Village, Mandale, Laukhuf & Stoller; Family is also involved in the Young on his own. Program or Special Event. Latty as well as nursing homes Today, Trevor is home Chiropractic Centers; First Farmer Subsidy Loan, a pro- has the lowest ad Th e Youth Services was and assisted living facilities. Federal Bank; FSC Securi- gram which aids, assists and is doing intense ther- prices in the area recognized for their special “Give a Shout” Awards are apy daily at Defi ance Re- ties/Chris Johnson; Stahl, and promotes fi nancially to program, Revisit the Magic: selected via nominations by li- Stoller & Meyer Insurance young farmers in Paulding with one of the gional Medical Center and Th e Land of Oz, part of the braries throughout northwest is responding very well. He Center; State Bank and County. largest distributions. library’s Centennial Celebra- and north central Ohio. Over Trust; Vantage Career Cen- Lisa McClure, executive continues to surprise the tion Events series. Th e pur- twenty fi ve counties are rep- nurses, the doctors and his ter; and Williamson Insur- director, spoke of the year WHY ADVERTISE IN HERE? pose of this program was to resented in the conference. “It ance Agency. in review. An account of family. Trevor is gaining a introduce families to the won- is awesome for our wonderful lot of use in his right side Th ose recognized were funds, growth and activity derful and magical land of OZ, library team to be recognized the Paulding County Area throughout the year in each BECAUSE YOU ARE READING IT! and some in his left ; he is re- and new families to the youth in front of their peers,” states ally working on talking, he Foundation Board of Trust- services department. Creating Susan Pieper, Library Direc- ees, Members and Contrib- cur-rently communicates New Readers is the number tor. “Th e library has been with his iPad, mouthing uting Sponsors for 2012. one service role as identi- providing service to Paulding Matt Reineck of Arend, Parks words and uses some sign fi ed by the Board of Trustees’ County for almost one-hun- language, he has started Laukhuf and Stoller gave the Make Strategic Plan. By producing dred years and it seems it just fi nancial report as of June with a tutor at home so he Life ® big events, it not only solidi- keeps getting better and bet- isn’t as far behind when he 30, 2012. fi es the library in the psyche ter.” Kent Eddy recognized the Better! goes back to school. of the youth of the county, but Th e Paulding County Trevor is a very deter- tenant farmers of the Paul also provides an opportunity Carnegie Library serves a rural Marshall Memorial ground, mined young man; he is for those who have not ever population of almost 20,000 working very hard to get as well as farm managers, visited the library to be intro- through the main historic Larry Wenninger and Da- Outdoor Adventure Camp Music Camp back to himself. He is amaz- duced to the many services we Carnegie library in Paulding; ing. vid Stiebeling. Kent dis- (Ages 8-11) (Ages 8-12) have to off er. Th e Children’s branch libraries in the vil- cussed the agriculture year July 15-19, 2013 July 30-August 3, 2013 Trevor has extensive Room was transformed into lages of Antwerp, Oakwood medical bills, many kinds in review. Th ough yields 8:00am – 4:00 pm daily 8:00am – 4:00 pm daily the Land of Oz, with the yel- and Payne; and since 2010, a were down, higher grain $80 Resident/$90 Non-resident $80 Resident/$90 Non-resident of therapies and continues low brick road and lots of trees bookmobile. Th e library was to need specialized medical prices and crop insurance and tissue “poppies”. Overhead established over 100 years ago off set one another, for an- Survivor Camp Wonder Camp equipment. lights were turned off and the in 1912 by a grant provided by For more information other prosperous year. Kent (Ages 11-14) (Ages 4-7) entire Land of Oz was lit using the Carnegie Foundation. It shared improvements that July 22-26, 2013 July 30-August 3, 2013 about this race visit www. spotlights on the fl oor. Over is listed on both the National bluecrsh5k.weebly.com have been made and shared 8:00am – 4:00 pm daily 9:00am – 11:30am daily 300 visitors enjoyed craft s, and Ohio Historic Registries. Fill out the form below with the attendees the suc- $80 Resident/$90 Non-resident $30 Resident/$35 Non-resident refreshments, books and the For more information visit the and mail to the address list- cess of the land locked acre- Call today to save your space! screening of the Wizard of Oz library website at www.pauld- ed in the upper right corner age in Crane Township, movie while they waited their ingcountylibrary.org. 260-749-2212 of the box. which will be farmed by our turn to enter the tornado vor- most recent tenant farmer, Two Trees Arboretum 7725 Moeller Rd., New Haven tex (elevator). Mail Today To: Clint Vance. Defi ance Firefi www.newhavenparksandrec.org Th e Bookmobile team was REGISTRATION Clint Vance spoke of his recognized for their quality 702 W. Third ghters St. 918 service, inspired programs and Blue Crush 5K Run/Walk Defi ance, OH 43512 dedication to make sure that all residents of the county have Name : access to library materials. Fo- cusing on youth services and Address: service to county preschools City/State/ Zip: and head-start programs, the Bookmobile Team brings sto- Phone: rytimes and programming to Getting athletes the youth of the county not Email: of all ages back Do you hate Male: Female : Age: in the game! writing your T-shirt size: S___ M___ L___ XL___ ‡ Sports Injuries Address? _____ I am unable to attend, please accept ‡ Muscle Strains the enclosed donation. Registration Amount Enclosed $20 by May ‡ REFUSE!!! Ligament Sprains 3rd to receive a T-shirt. After May 3rd or ‡ Knee and Ankle Pain same day no T-shirt ‡ Tendonitis Method of Payment: ‡ Neck and Back Pain Cash: Check: (Make Checks Payable to Blue Crush) ‡ Headaches/Migraines Waiver/Release: ‡ Disc Injuries/Sciatica Dr. John Haggerty I acknowledge that I am in proper physical condition to voluntarily ‡ Numbness/Tingling participate in this event and that as of the date of the event I shall be in Certified Athletic Trainer, the same condition or I will not participate in such event. My health and ‡ Get yourself a new, fitness to participate in this event will be my sole decision and responsi- Doctor of Chiropractic TMJ Problems bility. I have full knowledge of the risks nvolved with this event and I self-inking stamp assume all risks associated with participating in this event. I hereby for ‡ Carpal Tunnel myself, my heirs, executors, administratorsi and assigns, waive and release any and all rights for claims, injuries, damages or losses that I No Fuss, No Mess! may incur against the Trevor Bailey family and all the promoters, spon- sors, volunteers, officials, employees, agents, persons, companies and Stop in at representatives affiliated with this event. I further grant permission to 419-542-5669 the promoters, sponsors and their agents to use any photographs of this West Bend News for a event for any purpose. CMH Specialty Clinic Office #3 quick demonstration or 208 N. Columbus St., Hicksville give us a call Print Name of Participant www.cmhosp.com 419-258-2000 Signature (Participant or Parent/Legal Guardian Signature if participant in under 18 years old) PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 24, 2013 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] PRAY WHEN IT’S NEEDED HANDS OF HOPE PREG- they say? ice, and anger – characteristics outside of Memphis touched BOY SCOUTS’ BLACK – EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO NANCY SERVICES OFFERS 6. Luke 7:21 – What did Je- of the old self (Colossians 3:8) the hearts of Muslims on the SWAMP AREA COUNCIL WORDS MANY PROGRAMS sus do in that very hour? – is how we should respond other side of the world. One HOSTS DISTRICT DAY 7. Luke 7:21 – What illness to those diff erent than us. In of the community’s leaders CAMP In the face of chaos, Hands of Hope Pregnancy did they have? many circles it has become im- said to those who were gath- 8. Luke 7:22 – Who was Je- proper to even dialogue with ered, “God just spoke to us caused by events similar to Services off ers more than Antwerp Cub Scout Pack the bombing at the Boston prenatal education and ma- sus speaking to in this verse? those that disagree with you through this man.” Another 9. Luke 7:22 – What did Je- because you wouldn’t want to said, “How can we kill these 143 would like to invite any Marathon, it can be diffi - terial assistance. At Hands Art Camp sus tell John’s disciples? appear accepting of them; that people?” A third man went interested boys currently cult to pray – to know what of Hope Pregnancy Services, in Kindergarten through we also believe in taking a 10. Luke 7:23 – Th ose who might cause people to think straight to the local Christian words might be suffi cient for are not off ended of Jesus are that you are like those you church and proceeded to clean Grade 4 to join us at our the need. Th e devil counts preventative measure, that’s District Day Camp this why we off er our Abstinence what? disagree with. We don’t just it, inside and out. on this, as chaos is one of his Comments or questions? do this with other religions, Pastor Stone said that he summer. Th e Day Camp tools he employs against the Program to single women of all ages. Our Abstinence Call James Potter 419-393- we do it with other denomi- was just trying to love his is put on by the Hawthorn Children of God – another Program consist of fi ve ses- 4775 or Lonnie Lambert 419- nations and even churches neighbors, as he says Jesus District of the Black Swamp attempt to separate us from sions in which we discuss: 399-5022. Jesus loves you and within our own brotherhood. instructs him to do. And that Area Council and is held at God. building character, making so does the Oakwood Church And on a personal level, we do love is always contagious. the Leipsic Fishing & Hunt- Th ankfully, Th e Father good decisions, valuing your- of Christ. it with other people. You can’t Small actions, when linked to ing Club. Th is year’s theme has placed the Holy Spirit self, healthy relationships Answers to last week’s Bi- spend time with so-and-so Jesus, can instigate extraor- is PIRATES and the dates within us at our Baptism. and the dangers of Sexually ble questions: or have others see you talk- dinary things. As a result of are July 18-20. Registrations Among the blessings that Transmitted Diseases. Aft er 1. Compassion; 2. Do not ing with him or her because loving their neighbors in the are due by May 5, but can be fl ow from the Holy Spirit is completion of the Abstinence weep; 3. Open coffi n; 4. Stood they may think you approve Memphis area, some Muslims accepted any time until June that He communicates our Program, clients will earn a still; 5. Arise; 6. Sat up and of what they are doing. Too in Kashmir said, “We are now 14. Please contact Doris prayer needs, when words $25 gift card to any local busi- began to speak; 7. His moth- bad that Jesus didn’t take that trying to be good neighbors, Hawley at 260-348-1093 for fail us. ness or the Defi ance Mall. er; 8. Fear; 9. God; 10. A great advice when he hung out with too. Tell your congregation more information regarding As Children of God, Hands of Hope will be prophet. tax collectors, sinners, and the we do not hate them, we love Day Camp or joining Cub when surrounded by “dark- having a Zumbathon® as a Now for some comments forgotten ones of society. them, and for the rest of our Scouts. Our Pack also has on the study questions. We But, we like to keep Jesus lives we are going to take care ness,” we only need the charity event to raise funds a Facebook page! Look for smallest sliver of “light” to and promote the center. Th e have just asked Luke 7:19 at a distance. We like to sing of that little church.” – John’s disciples – John sent along to Carrie Underwood, A little church in Kashmir ‘Cub Scout Pack 143, Ant- remind us that we have ac- Zumbathon® will be held two of his disciples to make and say, “Jesus take the wheel.” being taken care of by Mus- werp, OH’ and ‘like’ us on cess to our God through Sunday, April 28th 2:00–4:00 Facebook! p.m. at the Kiwanis Commu- inquiry of whether Jesus was Yet then we see a road that we lims. Th is was possible be- prayer. And whether we be- the Christ or not. What John want to go down - a road that cause a church in Tennessee gin with, “Heavenly Father,” nity Building, 103 South Main Street, Paulding. Th ose wish- and some of the other Jews we know that we shouldn’t go discarded its selfi sh impulses NEW PRAYER PADS or “Dear Jesus,” or Almighty were believing, was that Jesus down without Jesus. We say, that defi ne our old selves and God,” the door is open to the ing to participate do not have OFFERED AT WEST to pre-register. Come join us did not proclaim himself the “Jesus, I know you’ll under- put on the new self of Jesus. Ear of God. With that, if we for door prizes, refreshments, Messiah King and destroy the stand. I’ll pick you up on my Instead of just being saved, BEND NEWS! have no human words to ex- a quilt raffl e and fun. power of the Romans and of way back, but I want to go they decided to live as Jesus press our prayer – the Holy Herod’s family, and release down this road. Could you would live. Th rough little acts Th e West Bend News is Spirit proceeds for us, lift ing BIBLE QUESTIONS John from prison. Th ere are just wait here for me? I’ll be of faithfulness that we can do off ering prayer pads. Th ey our concerns in prayer, with times when all of us become right back.” We drop him off when we actually allow the are freely available to indi- words spoken in Heaven. By: James Potter, Oakwood disappointed over something. at the corner so he can’t infl u- love of Jesus to penetrate every viduals or churches as we Th ere is a need to pray, so Church of Christ Luke 7:22 – go tell John: in ence us in our social interac- aspect of our lives, our world encourage one another to call out to God even if you 1. Luke 7:17 – What report answering, Jesus pointed to tions. We keep our distance can be transformed the world, seek God and pray. Sweet have no other words. And be went out about Jesus? his healing and life – restor- from the least of these because one loving act a time. Let’s Hour of Prayer can be real comforted, knowing that if 2. Luke 7:18 – Whose dis- ing work. Jesus did not give if we didn’t, it would hurt our start loving. in our lives. Call ahead or the words do not come, the ciples came to Jesus? promises but clearly observ- reputation. You can read more of Re- stop in. Holy Spirit speaks to God 3. Luke 7:19 – How many able evidence – evidence that Th e story of Heartsong gan’s writings at www.regan- We want to be a part of for you. of John’s disciples did he call? refl ected the predicted min- Church, welcoming the Islam- sravings.blogspot.com or stop helping all to draw closer Pastor Ray Long lives in 4. Luke 7:19 – What was istry of the Messiah, Isaiah ic Center, didn’t just end with in to worship God with him to God and see prayers an- Payne, OH, and serves St the question John’s disciples 29:18-21 and Isaiah 35. Luke a church being Jesus in their and his church family on Sun- swered in lives and com- 7:23 – it looks like Jesus is giv- community, welcoming their days at 10:30 a.m. at Riverside John’s Lutheran Church, in asked? munities, making it a better ing John a tender rebuke, just unreached neighbors into the Christian Church. Located at Wapakoneta, OH. 5. Luke 7:20 – When the place to live for everyone. man came to Jesus, what did as he would you and I. John neighborhood. Across the the corner of 192 & SR 49. Call 419-258-2000. has been imprisoned for some world in Kashmir, the con- time and Jesus did not want tested and violent religion be- Contemporary & Heritage Services please join us at Sunday School, Bible Study 9:15 John to have discouragement tween India and Pakistan, the Woodburn Lutheran School Affiliation (LCMS) and doubt, as we will see in story of Heartsong welcoming our next study. the Islamic Center was cov- at the Riverside Family Center • located at the corner Rd. 192 & SR 49 N Ol’ Baldy says bye for now ered on the news. and keep up your prayers and Pastor Stone got a call from studying. a group of Muslims from a small town in Kashmir. Th e A LITTLE LOVE Muslim man said that they had been watching CNN when By: Regan Clem, Riverside a segment telling the story of Christian Church Heartsong Church came on. 4412 Park Street – Woodburn 260-632-4821 Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. A few years back, Steve And the action of a church www.christlutheranchurchwoodburn.com Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Stone, the pastor at Heart- song Church in Cordova, Oakwood church of Christ TN, learned that the lot next Invites you to worship with them to him had been purchased Sunday, AM Bible classes ...... 9:30 am for an Islamic Center. And Prayer is Communication with God Sunday A.M. Worship ...... 10:30 am what did the Christians in the community do when they Sunday P.M. Worship ...... 5:30 pm We believe God answers prayers and uses Wednesday P.M. Bible study ...... 5:30 pm heard that an Islamic Center was opening up? Well, they us to be a blessing to others. We provide at your request: Watch for signs grabbed their picket signs and 5 mi. N of Oakwood 1. Home Bible Studies protested it. Th e West Bend News would like to help you 2. DVD Ministry (on many subjects) on Rt. 66, 3 mi. E of 5 Unlike the well-intentioned 3. Prayers Span on RT. 637 yet misguided Christians who in your prayer life, creating Prayer Pads. Website: www.pauldingcochurchofchrist.com took to protesting the Mus- lims, Pastor Stone placed a Th e Prayer Pad is made just for writing sign out where the lots met that said, “Heartsong Church daily prayer requests, so you can see Divine Mercy Welcomes Memphis Islamic God answering prayers. Center to the Neighborhood.” Catholic Parish Mass Stone’s church even invited the You can stop in and pick up the free Muslims over to the church to prayer pads at the West Bend News Offi ce. Schedule: share a meal. In a touching moment, the Muslim women Personal Prayers Saturday – 4:00 p.m. – Payne brought fl owers to give to their Sweet Hour of Prayer! & Petitions to God Sunday – 8:30 a.m. – Antwerp Christians hostesses. Date______“Lord, t Saturday – 5:30 p.m. – Paulding Instead of protesting Let’s pray together each us t o p Sunday – 10:30 a.m. – Paulding against the Muslims, Heart- ray” song Church lived out the life of Christ and started the process of reaching the un- St. James Lutheran Church reached. Because of this ap- NALC - North American Lutheran Church proach, relationships are be- ing built, bridges that Jesus 511 West Townline Street • Payne, Ohio 45880 can walk over rather than 419-263-2129 walls that would obscure one’s Sunday School 9:00 • Sunday Worship 10:00 view of Jesus. Somewhere along the road 419-258-2000

Pastor Fred Meuter to where we are, many church- Mat Call thew 6 101 N. Main St. West :9-13 Bend Ne • Ja ws mes 5: es have become confused and for mo 13- re 16 • D 260-492-2581 prayer ani pa el ds - 4 9:3 19-258 started to think that being Antwerp, OH 45813 -2000 Nursery available fi lled with slander, wrath, mal- PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 24, 2013 Editor’s Note: We here at roadside for a school or other see your farm or your house Landers, and I hope you can CANAL DAYS PLANS ARE SET the West Bend News print all project. “No,” they answered, from the air. rid our county of drugs. “Letters to the Editor” because “We just wanted to clean up Some time ago I put out —Don Smith we believe that everyone has a the roadside.” We asked who the request for queens of Constitutional right to freedom they were and thanked them Paulding County. We have PC DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL of the press. In saying that, we for their eff orts and told them not had much luck with this. COMMITTEE TO MEET do not necessarily agree with we appreciated what they We would like to do a display the content that is printed. We were doing. of queens whether they were Th e Paulding County are just the messengers. Th e We were very impressed from John Paulding Days, Democratic Central Commit- name of the person who wrote and wanted to share what we the county fair, homecom- tee will meet next Wednes- the letter is placed at the end think is an act of good citi- ings from school, or towns. It day, May 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. of each article. To be consid- zenship and kindness. would be nice to have some- at the Paulding Eagles Lodge. ered for publication, letters Brad and Amy Simon one volunteer to look through Th is is an important meeting. must be no longer than 1000 should be very proud of their the newspapers. If at one time Please attend if possible. words, and you must provide girls. We know their grandma you were a queen please send us a picture. a name along with a phone Marsha Bennett is! FAMILY DONATES TO PARK number and/or email to con- —Terry & Ann Pease We have a table in barn fi rm validity of content. You number one that has numer- FUND can respond or submit a new LETTER TO THE EDITOR ous pieces of tools that we letter by email, USPS or fax. can’t identify. Maybe you Several family members Responses need to be re- would know what one of those have come together to show Every Tuesday from 10:00 their support for the Herb ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm a.m – 4:00 p.m. you will fi nd pieces just might be. Th e men to be considered for the next are creating an area that re- Monroe Community Park. 10-15 volunteers working bus- Bob and Elizabeth Paulus, publication. We reserve the ily at the John Paulding His- sembles a garage in barn num- Jim and Joyce Paulus, and right to edit for length, content torical Society, on Fairground ber one. Stop in and see the Tom and Carol McGrath have and worthiness. Drive in Paulding, OH. We are fi nished project. also open on the fi rst Saturday Some things on my wish donated $400.00 to the proj- email: info@westbendnews. list for the museum are: net of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Th e Junior Histo- • an old style gas pump for fax: 419-258-1313 rians meet on the fi rst Satur- the garage Th e always popular com- sponsors range in amounts USPS: West Bend News day and do a variety of things • an old pop machine. munity event, Canal Days, is from $100-$2,500 are avail- PO Box 1008 that teach them about history. Do you have one you would coming to New Haven June able, with no amount being Antwerp, OH 45813 Every Tuesday we have vis- like to donate or just loan to us 4-8. considered insignifi cant. itors stop in and the fi rst thing for a time period? Th is year, the graduation A list of all of our exciting LETTER TO THE EDITOR they say, “We didn’t know this We have a new look at the ect. Ground-breaking for the ceremonies for New Ha- sponsorship opportunities is place was here, how long has front of the building. A gigan- park is tentatively planned for ven High School have been available for viewing at www. My husband and I would there been a museum?” And tic bear that a local resident the fi rst weeks of May. Pic- moved to Sunday, paving the newhavenparksandrec.org. like to publicly acknowledge of course we answer, “Well, we created from a tree. Th e bear tured is Carol McGrath with way for the return of the im- Please contact Mike Clen- how much we appreciate just celebrated our 35th birth- almost won that battle with Ron Williamson, LIA Fund- mensely popular Canal Days denen, Superintendent of the Kayla and Alesha Simon for day.” the men. raising Chair and Food Ser- Car Show and Cruise-In on New Haven Parks & Recre- being such good neighbors. It is true. So many Paulding Th is winter we have made vice Program Director with Friday night, June 7th, in the ation Department at 260-749- My dad lives on Road 126. County residents do not know lots of new changes: new the Paulding County Senior NHHS parking lot. Following 2212 or Jon Stauff er, President When we go to visit Dad, we that the John Paulding Histor- shelves, and lighting have Center. the Car Show and Cruise-In, of the New Haven Canal Days notice beer bottles, pop bottles ical Society has been promot- been added and a nice display local favorite Spike and the Festival at 260-602-9618. trash bags and other assorted ing history for 35 years. of fl ags. All of the rooms have AREND BROTHERS FARMS Bulldogs will take to the main www.newhavenbulletin.com been cleaned and given a new garbage along the roadside We have over 8,000 items DONATE TO NEW PARK IN entertainment stage to draw face lift . and in the ditch bank. It is that have been donated. Every thousands of spectators into SETTLERS, INC. ANNUAL We would like for you to PAULDING especially bad at the corner of so oft en we try to re-arrange Schnelker Park. HISTORIC SWINNEY HOME- Roads 126 and 123. the archives and display some stop in and see YOUR mu- Saturday, June 8th at Canal seum. Donations continue to STEAD OPEN HOUSE On a recent Saturday we new items. stream in to the Friends of Days has been coined ‘Faith were on our way to visit Dad Th e next fund raiser will At the present time the the Chamber in support of and Family Day’, and is jam Settlers, Inc will have Fort and we noticed someone with dining room stage has a nice be a Bike Rally/Poker Run on packed with many excit- th the Herb Monroe Communi- Wayne’s Historic Swinney a 4-wheeler picking up trash May 11 sponsored by JPHS display of ladies hats, the large ty Park. Arend Brother Farms ing new events like a Family Homestead open free to the along the road. Terry said, “I and the Black Swamp Cruis- front room has a quilt in the are one of the latest donors. Magic Show and popular an- public on Friday, May 3 from hope they come down here frame that ladies are working ers. Th e route will follow along Danny Arend stated, “Herb nual events like the Festival 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 1424 and clean up this mess.” Aft er on, a series of pictures that the Maumee River. Registra- was a wonderful man; if he Parade and Kid’s Day in the W. Jeff erson Blvd. Enjoy early our visit with Dad we headed were taken from an airplane, tion begins at 9:00 a.m. with Park. Americana music by Settlers’ down the road and found the and a history of Paulding the ride starting at 11:00 a.m. Also new for 2013 is a Hearthstone Ensemble, spin- trash was all gone. County. Th ere will be a light lunch huge concert planned for Sat- ning demonstrations by the I said to Terry, “Someone We have found that the throughout the day, so get out that motorcycle and come join urday evening on the main Flax and Fleecers Spinning needs to thank whoever is majority of these pictures are us for a ride around the coun- stage to end the Festival on Guild, refreshments, and a cleaning up.” from the southeast corner of ty. For more information call a truly high note. Th e City of hand-arts display. Settlers, He said, “Let’s just do it Paulding County. Being a bus the museum at 419-399-8218 New Haven is set to welcome Inc. memberships available. now”. We drove on down the driver for several years, Phyllis or 419-399 5818. from Nashville, TN national Settlers, Inc is a non-profi t or- road, found two teenage girls Bidlack and I, were able to rec- Membership to the mu- met you once you would think Contemporary Christian re- ganization that maintains the with a 4-wheeler loaded high ognize many of the pictures. seum is very reasonable. We you were his best friend.” Ad- cording artists Love & the Swinney Homestead for the with bags of trash. I rolled We would like to be able to la- rent the dining area for par- ditionally, the brothers be- Outcome and the Sidewalk City of Fort Wayne. For more down the window and asked bel the others so if you live in ties, meetings, bridal showers, lieve the park is “great for Prophets, who just wrapped a information: (260) 637-8622 them if they were cleaning the that area stop in. You might and wedding receptions. For the community.” Pictured tour on the #1 grossing con- or www.settlersinc.org. more information contact the are Stephanie Lorentz, LIA cert in all of music for 2012 museum at 419-399-8218. Vol- team member and Assistant and 2013. Local school chil- Little Harvest Preschool unteers are always welcome Branch Manager at First Fed- dren will be singing the Na- BIRTH ! and on Tuesdays we will treat eral Bank, Scott, Nick and tional Anthem prior to the ANNOUNCEMENT Now Registering you to lunch. Danny Arend. concert. Attendance for this Tuesday, April 30th from 5:00 to 7:00PM Keeping History Alive for concert is expected to surpass well over 5,000 concertgoers Amelia Rose Harrmann Meet the Staff • Tour the Center Paulding County. PAULDING MARAMART was born April 17, 2013 at —Eileen Kochensparger from all over Indiana, Ohio, Enroll your Child for Fall Classes!! SUPPORTS HERB MONROE and Michigan. 1:45 a.m. at Community COMMUNITY PARK Memorial Hospital, Hicks- Located 1/2 mile east of Scott on the LETTER TO THE EDITOR We are currently $8,000 Van Wert/Paulding County Line short of our sponsorship ville. She weighed 7 lb. 8 oz. Rhonda Stabler from Mar- For more information, please call: 419-796-0252 I believe we fi nally have goals for the week-long festi- and is 19.5 inches long. Her amart in Paulding is pictured val and are in signifi cant need parents are Jillian Zartman a sheriff in place who is go- with Ron Williamson LIA ing to improve our county. of the community’s generous and Kyle Harrmann of An- Fundraising Chair and Food benevolence to allow the Ca- twerp. Her grandparents are A drug sniffi ng dog has been Service Program Director Free Estimates needed in this county for a nal Days Festival to continue Bill and Becky Zartman of 20+ Colors with the Paulding County Se- bringing both families and Antwerp, Deb Stevenson of long time. Drugs in our coun- nior Center. Rhonda donated ty is a serious problem and visitors alike to our beloved Antwerp, and Harry Har- Rain Tech $1,000.00 on behalf of Mar- town. Sponsorship packages rmann of Antwerp. needs to be addressed. Let us amart to support the Herb for businesses and individual as citizens, come together to Monroe Community Park Seamless Gutters obtain this valuable tool. It will prevent kids from bring- c Cleaning • Screening • Repair ing drugs to school and will M Connell Stump Removal also help bring the ones who – Free Estimates – are supplying our kids with Steve Hitzeman 5229 CR 192 260-632-5307 or 260-557-5307 419-258-1818 Antwerp, OH 45813 drugs to justice. Drugs are by far killing our kids more than guns; guns are not the prob- Mullen Archery lem. Th e parents who are on NURSERY OPEN YEAR ROUND drugs that are so burnt out project. Th e project is coor- that have no responsibility to dinated by the Leadership In & Gun Shop even care what their kids are Action program sponsored Fast-growing Trees Rd. 171, Oakwood, OH 45873 doing—that’s the problem! by the Paulding Chamber. All for windbreak, screen & shade Let’s back our sheriff on this donations are tax deductbile 1-800-248-6625 one! Whatever it takes to rid www.marcoarchery.net and are still being accepted. See mature screen/windbreak our county of drugs is well Please contact Erika Wil- plantings at the nursery worth the price it takes. I am litzer, Executive Director of a very concerned citizen who the Paulding Chamber to fi nd DVANCED REE ECHNOLOGY SALE ON ALL has been concerned for a very A T T out how you can make a do- 12818 Edgerton Rd. New Haven, IN 46774 • 888-749-0799 GUNS & CROSSBOWS long time. Way to go, Mr. nation. www.advancedtree.com PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 24, 2013 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] Most of our corn is used Plus a straight truck and one MORE ASSISTANCE FOR JONES SIGNS WITH SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS right here in the United 18 wheeler, with tractors and “HARDEST HIT” HOOSIERS States. Quite a bit of corn is trailers to move the grain at also used in making synthetic harvest time. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann gasoline, Ethanol. At the same He has a good relation- held a press conference to- time 80% of that is used in by- ship with the local police, fi re day with State Representative products such as fl our, corn department and the bank. I Phyllis Pond (R-New Haven) meal, syrup, feed for animals think he would even serve one regarding the expansion of In- and a few other places. term on the school board. diana’s Hardest Hit Fund. Th e In other areas of this great He has to go to town now U.S. Department of the Trea- nation, other products such to attend a seminar on an up- sury identifi ed Indiana as one as cotton, wool, and lots and coming benefi t. of 18 states plus the District of lots of vegetables and peanuts, He took the family car to Columbia, that had been most pork, beef and other types of town because his wife took aff ected by the downturn of IF I WAS meat. the kids to the school ball the economy. Indiana was Everyone of these products diamond. His six year old son By: Stan Jordan awarded more than $221 mil- come from the earth. I have plays third base for the Blues. A few weeks ago I wrote a lion to help struggling Hoosier had a number of talks with His daughter is in a peewee couple of columns about how families pay their mortgages my neighbor and tenant, Ken- league. the school should impress on through the Indiana Housing ny Hahn. It is my layman’s All will come home dead Pictured here is Alexis Jones, senior at Antwerp Jr/Sr High the students how they get their and Community Development opinion that the century old tired. School signing her letter of intent to play basketball at South- food. It comes from farms and Authority (IHCDA). remark that a “farmer is out See ya! eastern Illinois College. Seated (l-r) are Kathy Jones (mom), not the supermarket. “Th is is great news for Hoo- standing in his fi eld” in no Alexis (signing), and Don Jones (dad). Standing behind is At the same time impress siers all across the state and way does that describe a farm- (l-r) Antwerp HS head basketball coach, Kevin Taylor and upon them that anything they OLD DAN & I CHAPTER 33: Allen County where too many er of this time period. Southeastern Illinois assistant coach, Jared Franklin. have or had or ever will get, MOVING FROM AACHEN, families are struggling with Th e old pictures of a man comes from the soil or mother GERMANY TO THE SOUTH unemployment and foreclo- in blue bib overalls and a st earth—such as a new car that sures,” said Rep. Pond. “Th is ANTWERP 1 GRADERS MEET PET BABY HORSE! straw in his mouth, leaning PACIFIC is mainly metal and it comes program will help alleviate over the fence, talking to his from a mine in the ground. some of the fi nancial burdens neighbor does not represent By: Stan Jordan If it’s plastic it’s made of soy facing low-income Hoosier today’s farmer. Th is is the middle of Feb- beans or oil and that comes families.” Aft er talking to Kenny, my ruary, 1945. from the ground and nature’s Th e U.S. Department of the pictures of today’s big suc- In a few words of review, rainfall. Th at goes on and on Treasury recently approved cessful farmer is something people thought we were a of anything we can think of. Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund like this: He is a well-educated Aachen 589 Fighter Wing but Here in the tri-state area changes, which has broad- young fellow with a fi ne wife we’re a hush-hush outfi t S3 in- we raise wheat, oats, corn, and ened borrower eligibility to and two children and a big telligence. We were not a part soybeans on a large scale. include: backer of his community, of the Aachen airbase, we just Wheat is used basically • An increase in the maxi- high school and church. He is lived there. We didn’t answer for baking in various forms, mum amount of assistance in blue jeans and short sleeve to anyone but Gen. Norm and but also in cereals and other per household from $18,000 shirt with two pockets. In one a Col. named Chamberlain in foods. It is also used in some to $30,000 for all types of as- pocket is his appointment Washington. Th at’s all we an- th animal feeds. Th e wheat straw sistance except Transition As- On Friday, April 12 , Brooke and Hannah Molitor from book and a ball point pen. In swered to. Lots of our fl ights is used for bedding for horses, sistance. Miss Taylor’s fi rst grade class at Antwerp Elementary, brought his other pocket is his smart- and raids were the fi rst time cows and other animals. Lots • An increase in the maxi- their baby horse to school to show their classmates. Th e horse, phone and they keep their of using that armament. of times it is used for protec- mum duration of assistance named Charger, was born at their house about three weeks ago. notes and dates. Th is is February 1945, the tion from the elements be- from eighteen months to Th e students loved learning about him and meeting him. On his belt is a pound of German war machine is spur- cause it acts as an insulator. twenty-four months. keys and various other fobs. ring badly and Gen. Norm Oats are pretty much the • An expansion of the His spare keys he keeps in a wants to fl y our entire unit to LEARNING ABOUT TREES WITH MR. HOLTSBERRY same usage as wheat, but qualifi cation requirements if small coin purse. the South Pacifi c and see how mostly for animal food as well there have been the following He has been to college and our P-51’s would do against as for animal consumption. hardships: involuntary and constant training or school- the Jap 0. Obviously, we can’t use all substantial reduction in em- ing. He must have a good We will all be going, four the grain we produce, so we ployment income; a substan- knowledge of chemistry, elec- P-51’s and the pilot and Gen. sell it all around the world. tial reduction in household tricity, mechanics, hydraulics, Norm and his driver. We will Th e American farmers pro- income due to the death of a accounting, advances in tech- also be hauling two C-47’s. duce all we can eat along with household member; signifi - nology, marketing, comput- We picked up one new pilot 23% of the rest of the world. cant expenses related to non- ers, copiers, printers, (and if named Aussie Wilson from China and Japan are our elective medical procedures he raises ‘em) animals, medi- Freemantle, Australia. He is biggest buyers of soybeans or emergencies; or military cine. a very good pilot with 19 kills and soy products. Japan also service. He has a good pickup truck to his credit. All of our crew buys a lot of our pork exports. • Available transition assis- with 4x4 and a trailer hitch. members will be going. tance for eligible homeowners Th is unit will be fl ying with unaff ordable mortgage \ out of Aachen to Rome, Italy. Mr. Mark Holtsberry, and Korbin Slade. payments who obtain a short from the Paulding Soil and We want to be in Port Said sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclo- by February 20. It takes one Water Conservation, re- SUPPORT YOUR LO- sure from their lender or ser- cently visited Divine Mercy whole day to get to Rome— vicer and leave their home in a CAL businesses. Their Auxiliary Gift Shop might have some bad weather. fi ft h and sixth grade stu- advertising pays for your saleable condition. dents. Mr. Holtsberry gave a Spring Merchandise We will leave the morning of • An extension of the time- paper! has Arrived! February 16. We will have a presentation on two types of line for applicants seeking un- trees: the red cedar and the convoy of four fi ghters circled employment benefi ts through Excellent selection of gifts around Gen. Norm’s C47. white pine. Aft er learning J&R Eavespouting the Unemployment Bridge about some characteristics perfect for: We will leave Rome the Program on or aft er January next morning heading for of each tree, the students 5-6” Seamless x 1st Communion 1, 2009. took home a tree of their Port Said at the north end of • A fi nancial literacy educa- x Confirmation the Suez Canal. choice. Pictured in the front Rain Gutters tion course for monthly assis- row (l-r) Emily Dyson, Drew x Memorial Items A Col. Chamberlain will tance recipients and that they x Garden Plaques & Flags fl y a C-47 into Celina, OH Forrer, Hayden Williamson, 419-769-2021 engage in approved training, Catie Strable, and Camden and of all things pick up 10 education or structured vol- x Graduation Gifts. tons of dog food. Th e corn in Th ompson. In the back row Major Credit unteer work. (l-r) are Mark Holtsberry, Cards Accepted Proceeds from all sales go northwestern Ohio is nearly With these program up- all used to make dog food. Tommy Holmes, Grant directly to your hospital. EstimatesFree dates, the IHCDA estimates Baumle, Kaleigh Th ompson, Th e Ring Tailed Marmoset that approximately 10,000 In- from Madagascar will only eat diana households will receive this dog food made in north- assistance over the life of Indi- Relay for Life Golf Outing ern Ohio. We have a contract 106 East High Street ana’s Hardest Hit program. Hicksville, OH 43526 Sponsored by St. James Lutheran Church with those people to furnish “I want to encourage peo- 51% of their yearly diet. ple to utilize the programs (419) 542-0088 th Th en he will proceed to that will help get them back on Gift Cards Available Saturday, May 18 southern Wisconsin and pick their feet,” said Rep. Pond. Gunshot start 9:30 a.m. up Dan’s father, called Wild Th e IHCDA worked with Home of the Hand-cut Steak Bill, from a young youth full the Lieutenant Governor, the Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Payne of automobile racing. Dan Indiana Department of Work- Brickhaus Brunch Buffett will have along a number of * ALL YOU CAN EAT * Enjoy Coffee & Doughnuts before Tee-off force Development and the In- pieces of TITANIUM metal diana Foreclosure Prevention Every Sunday 11am-2pm to make the cockpits in the Network partners to develop Golf, Food, Raffl e & 50/50 other P-51’s. Cost $25.00 per person (per foursome) with 2 carts a comprehensive strategy to Col. Chamberlain is to be provide Hardest Hit Fund as- Meal included! at Port Said on February 20. sistance to low-to-moderate- Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-12 and $22.00 per person (per foursome) with 1 cart All has gelled like it’s sup- income homeowners whose posed to and we are all pres- Meal included! primary residence is located ent. within any of the 92 counties Meal catered by Brian, owner of Puckerbrush Starting tomorrow we are in Indiana. SALVAGE, INC. @ Good Times, open bar & open to public going to load everything on If you or someone you BUYERS & PROCESSORS OF SCRAP IRON & METAL a sea going barge and head know is struggling with mort- Come out & enjoy a day of golf while south to the Suez toward ALUMINUM CANS • COPPER • BRASS gage payments and are at-risk USED MOTOR OIL ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING supporting a great cause! Madagascar. Th e four planes of foreclosure, please visit will go on the barge plus the Questions? Deb Baumert at Cell: 419-786-0182 www.877GetHope.org or call Steve Garmater P. O. Box 186, 14007 Bull Rapids Rd. C-47. or email: [email protected] 1-877-GET-HOPE – that’s 1- 260-657-5129 Harlan, IN 46743 See ya! 877-438-4673. PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 24, 2013 PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL’S BUCKEYE BOYS & GIRLS STATE DELEGATES PATROL PARTNERS WITH FACE OF NEW HAVEN CANAL DAYS THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S CREATIVE LEARNING FACTORY

Th e Ohio State Highway Patrol has partnered with the Ohio Historical Society’s Nick Tiff any Abby Brad Chase Julian Michael Creative Learning Factory to Hitchcock Spangler Pease Matson Gideon Salinas Mott broadcast “What To Do in Giltz-Brown American Girls State delegate is Abby Hitchcock, son of Kim Hitch- an Active Shooter Situation” Legion Post 341 along with Pease, the daughter of Randy cock and Kent Hitchcock, training as a free webinar se- Oakwood Gleaner Arbor 759 and Amy Pease. Alternate is and Chase Gideon, son of Jon ries to school administrators recently announced their rep- Tiff any Spangler, daughter of and Anne Gideon. Alternate and teachers across the state. resentatives to Buckeye State Jeff and Melinda Spangler. is Michael Mott, son of Dr. “We are extremely excited from Paulding High School. American Legion Post 297 Michael and Joanie Mott. about this opportunity and Buckeye Boys State del- recently announced their rep- Buckeye Boys State is slat- partnership,” said Colonel egate is junior Julian Salinas, resentatives to Buckeye Boys ed for June 9-16 at Bowling John Born, Patrol superinten- son of Edward Salinas and State from Paulding High Green State University. Girls dent. “By using the technol- Teri Logan. Alternate is Brad School. State is slated for June 16-22 at ogy available at the Ohio His- Matson, son of David and Buckeye Boys State del- University of Mount Union. torical Society, we will be able Donna Matson. egates are juniors Nicholas to train a far greater number Face of Canal Days Winners Lucy Workman and Nolan Re- of people on what to do in uille. photo by Nancy Reuille. the event of an active shooter PHYSICS IN ACTION AT WAYNE TRACE HIGH SCHOOL ARE SOME THINGS HARD By: Beth Stauff er Canal Days Festival. situation.” Th e results are in, and Lucy Lucy and Nolan will be TO UNDERSTAND? Two live interactive webi- Workman and Nolan Reuille featured on the front of the nars are scheduled for April have what it takes to be the New Haven Canal Day’s Fes- Winning the Battle for a 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 inaugural winners of the Face tival Guide for 2013, which is Generation by: Rick Jones, p.m., and April 30 from 2:00- of New Haven Canal Days set to be distributed by Fort Defi ance Area YFC 4:00 p.m. Both sessions will be contest! Lucy is the daughter Wayne Newspapers in late In 1967 Doug Nicols was recorded and archived so reg- of Kevin and Julie Workman May. Th e duo will also receive doing missions work in India istered attendees can go back of New Haven and Nolan is a pair of all access passes to when he contracted tuber- and review them. Interested the son of Adam and Bethany the Midway and will be invit- culosis and was committed participants can enroll here Reuille of Indianapolis. ed to participate in this year’s to a sanitarium for several through the Creative Learn- In a photo submitted by Canal Days Festival parade. months. In the TB sanitari- ing Factory website. Space is Nancy Reuille of New Haven, Due to the high volume um, Doug found himself in limited to 100 registries, so Lucy and Nolan are captured of great submissions to the a lonely, confusing, and trou- interested participants are bled place. He did not know smiling and ready to enjoy a Face of the New Haven Ca- encouraged to sign-up in a high fl ying ride on the fer- nal Days contest, the judges the language of the other pa- timely manner. tients, but he wanted to share ris wheel at the iconic Canal also selected two entries to “Using our Creative Learn- Days Midway on Broadway. be recognized as honorable the Good News of Jesus with ing Factory studio to teach others. Reuille, along with the mentions. Congratulations to history throughout the state Workman family, live just a Judy Hubbart and Catherine Th e Physics students at Th ey were given limita- All Doug had in the sani- is an important part of what tarium were a few gospel stone’s throw from the fes- Mackin, both of New Haven, Wayne Trace are wrapping tions on the allowable size we do. It is a natural extension tivities on Broadway during whose entries were chosen as up the year with a catapult and weight for the appara- tracts in their language, Par- of that program to use the see. He tried to pass them out, Canal Days; the two families this year’s honorable mention and trebuchet project to apply tus which made the project a technology to provide school are neighbors on Main Street award winners. Hubbart’s their classroom experiences little more challenging. Th e but nobody wanted them. administrators and teachers Th en one night, Doug woke in downtown New Haven. photo from the 2009 Festival to a simple engineering con- teams of students are allowed the training they need to keep Reuille says her grandson, Parade features the NHHS cept. A few weeks ago they only fi ve trials and are able to up at 2:00 a.m., coughing so their students safe,” said Jack- violently that he could not Nolan, enjoys coming to New Alumni Band. Mackin’s pho- were directed to build either make adjustments to the de- ie Barton, Director of Educa- Haven to visit in the summer, to highlights her children, a catapult or trebuchet that vice between launches if they catch his breath. During this tion and Outreach at the Ohio coughing fi t, Doug noticed especially during the Canal Michael and Jenna Mackin, could successfully launch a choose to do so. Historical Society. Days Festival. as they ride on the Fire De- soft ball as far as possible. a little old emaciated man Th e webinars will be across the aisle trying to get “He tries not to miss it!” partment’s classic Studebaker taught by S/Lt. Steve Rosta, Reuille said of Nolan and the in the 2012 parade. out of bed. He was so weak he Commander of the Patrol’s ALLISON BANKS QUALIFIES FOR could not stand up. He began Special Response Team (SRT) LATTA RECEIVES U.S. gress who score a 70 percent to whimper. He tried again, Th e Patrol’s SRT is a full- NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION but to no avail. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE or higher score on key votes time, full-service, tactical as determined by the U.S. In the morning Doug real- unit that is specially trained “SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE” the Columbus Convention Chamber. Congressman Lat- ized that the man had been and equipped to handle high AWARD Center, representing Cathy trying to get up to use the ta scored 92 percent for the risk situations. Th e team is second session of the 112th Ann Dance Studio from bathroom. Th e stench in the also the statewide response Congressman Bob Lat- Auburn, IN. Allison danced ward was terrible. Th e other ta (R-Bowling Green) was Congress and has a cumula- team for the Ohio Homeland tive score of 90 percent. a jazz routine to “Afro Cir- patients were angry at the Security Emergency Response awarded with the “Spirit of cus” and received a High old man for not being able to Enterprise” award by the U.S. “In the face of high-stakes Program. S/Lt. Rosta is a 24- politics and diffi cult choices, Gold and a qualifi cation to contain himself. Th e nurse year veteran of the Patrol and Chamber of Commerce for Nationals in June. cleaned up the mess and then his strong support of free en- Rep. Latta provided Ameri- has served on SRT since 1991. ca’s job creators with a strong On April 12, at Variety slapped the man. terprise. Congressman Latta In 2006, he was selected as the voice in Congress,” said Competition in Fort Wayne, Th e next night, again recipient of the prestigious issued the following state- Doug saw the old man trying ment: Th omas J. Donohue, president IN, Allison again competed John Kohlman National Ex- and CEO of the U.S. Cham- her solo and received a Plat- to get out of bed, but this time cellence Award from the Na- “I am pleased to accept this Doug got out of bed, iced up ber. “Th is award recognizes inum, which is the highest tional Tactical Offi cers As- prestigious award from the the old man, and carried him U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Rep. Latta for consistently award. sociation for his work in the demonstrating his support to the toilet (just a hole in the tactical fi eld both nationally As a steadfast advocate for Allison is the daughter fl oor) and then brought him for pro-growth policies.” Allison Banks, a 2nd grad- of Chris and Crystal Banks. and internationally. He is a pro-growth policies, I believe back to his bed. Th e old man policies that allow businesses Th e U.S. Chamber is the er at Antwerp Elementary, She has taken fi ve years of 1999 graduate of the Univer- world’s largest business fed- kissed Doug on the cheek and sity of Louisville’s Southern to innovate and create jobs competed in her fi rst com- dance with Cathy Ann. She promptly went to sleep. eration representing more Police Institute. Prior to join- are what will get our economy petition on April 5, 2013 in is currently enrolled in bal- Early the next morning, than three million businesses ing the Patrol, he served 10 back on track.” the Nexstar Dance Compe- let, tap, jazz, and clogging. Doug awoke to a steaming and organizations of all size, years with U.S. Army Special Th e award is given an- tition in Columbus, OH at cup of tea beside his bed. An- sector, and region. Forces Green Berets. nually to Members of Con- other patient had kindly made Th e Creative Learning it for him. 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State Representative Phyl- lis Pond (R-New Haven) congratulates Bryce Hieber from New Haven for receiv- ing the 2013 Comcast Lead- Devin Wenzlick Daniel Sinn Yifan Cheng Sarah Young Kaitlyn Harris Nick Durre ers & Achievers Scholarship Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High Sinn, 9th grader Nick Durre, Th ese students received a today. Th e award recognizes School Students of the Month 10th grader Sarah Young, “Raider Pride; Pay Forward” high school seniors for their include 7th grader Kaitlyn 11th grader Devin Wenzlick, T-Shirt as part of their award. outstanding leadership skills, Harris, 8th grader Daniel 12th grader Yifan Cheng. Way to go Raiders! high academic performance and participation in commu- nity service projects. STANDING UP FOR INDIANA the law hasn’t changed at all. ey, so that we can’t use it for “I want to formally con- Th e federal government has general road construction. gratulate Bryce on this hon- Queen Jubilee Candidates, aft er the Peony Pageant, April 5, By: State Sen. Dennis simply changed its mind. Th is federal mandate is orable achievement and com- 2013. Pictured here (l-r) are Chelsea Critchfi eld, Wayne Trace Kruse (R-Auburn) Eight years ago, Indi- an eff ort to hold Indiana mend him for his sincere High School; Courtney Gorman, Lincolnview High School; Recent statistics show that ana government offi cials hostage unless we conform dedication to academic suc- Alexis Ford, Parkway High School; Queen Jubilee Jordan Rex, Indiana law enforcement and changed DUI statutes in a to Washington’s idea of how cess and service to our com- Spencerville High School; 1st Runner Up Corinne Metzger, courts are doing a good job way that makes sense for our to best run our state. Delphos Jeff erson High School; 2nd Runner Up Savannah of addressing drunk driving state. At the time, these laws Th ere are two provisions Roughton, Paulding High School; Karissa Place, Van Wert in our state. Over the past were approved by the fed- of Indiana law at issue. One High School; and Kate Bauer, Crestview High School. decade, the rate of Hoosier eral government as meeting is a change to our open con- Th ere were eight par- School was named fi rst run- impaired-driving fatalities the criteria to receive fed- tainer laws that legislators ticipants in the 2013 Peony ner-up in the pageant. Sa- has decreased by almost 20 eral funding for road con- agree needs to be changed. Peony Pageant held at the vannah Roughton of Pauld- percent. struction projects. But last Th e other would require an Marsh Foundation Audito- ing High School was chosen Sadly, the federal govern- year, the National Highway increase in community-ser- rium in Van Wert on April as second runner-up. She ment has threatened to put Traffi c Safety Administra- vice hours for drunk-driv- 5, 2013. was also chosen as Miss new limits on $40 million tion performed a compre- ing convicts. Simply put, Jordan Rex of Spen- Congeniality. of Indiana’s highway funds hensive review of state DUI many Indiana legislators feel cerville High School was For more information because the Obama admin- laws. Th e agency informed the federal standards are too crowned the new Queen about this annual commu- istration decided that our the Indiana Department stringent, and such a heft y munity,” said Rep. Pond. “Th e Jubilee. Corinne Metzger nity event, visit www.vanw- state’s drunk driving laws of Transportation that de- community service sentence Comcast scholarship’s recog- are not up to federal stan- spite our earlier approval, puts these convicts at risk nizes the highest achievers in of Delphos Jeff erson High ertpeony.com dards. What federal or state we were now deemed out of of losing their jobs. Such a our state who demonstrate changes have occurred that compliance and therefore at move would be purely dis- the upmost commitment to or career ready are key factors be focused solely on that goal. led Washington to make this risk of having tighter federal ciplinary, and does little to excellence.” to moving our state’s econo- By bringing together local decision? Believe it or not, strings attached to the mon- rehabilitate Hoosiers who Beginning annually in my forward,” said Pence. “I schools and employers, these abuse alcohol. 2000, Comcast reaches out to am grateful to the leadership councils have the potential to Acting on this conviction, high school guidance coun- of both chambers of the Gen- make a lasting diff erence in Indiana is prepared to refuse selors and principals to rec- eral Assembly for taking an the quality of Indiana’s future Washington’s mandate for ognize the brightest seniors important step toward mak- workforce.” community service, possibly as the nation’s “leaders and ing career and technical edu- If members of an Indiana meaning we can’t use $20 achievers.” Th e award recipi- cation a priority in every high Works Council conclude that million of the federal money ents were nominated for their school in Indiana again.” local vocational education as we see fi t. extensive involvement in their SEA 465 will allow the programs do not satisfactorily Th e General Assembly is schools and participation in Indiana Works Councils to meet the region’s needs, then working to do what’s right various service projects that increase apprenticeship op- councilmembers will have for our communities with- positively impact their com- portunities for students and the authority to develop an al- out further relying on the munities. provide more courses taught ternative curriculum with the federal government. Th at Comcast has awarded over by job-certifi ed instructors. approval of the State Board of is part of the reason I sup- 19,000 students since 2001, “For Indiana’s economy Education. SEA 465 requires port Indiana’s decision to set approximately $19 million to keep growing, it’s essential that each council submit a aside more than $2 billion in in scholarship funds have that our high schools pro- comprehensive evaluation reserve funds to protect our been distributed nationally. vide students with real-world of the career, vocational and state from future uncertain- Hieber, who attends New Ha- skills that will set them on technical opportunities avail- ty. What do you think? ven High School in Northeast the path toward career suc- able to high school students Indiana, was one of 49 Hoo- cess,” Kruse said. “Th e new within its region by Novem- Thank you to our Volunteers Indiana Works Councils will ber 1, 2013. Auxiliary Board sier students to receive the $1,000 award. 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This property offers a quiet rural The Paulding County Economic Development, Inc. setting, located south of Sherwood in the (PCED), a non-profit organization, is accepting Fairview School District, a great opportunity. applications and resumes for a Director. The organiza- OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY APRIL 28TH 2013 from 1:00–2:00PM tion’s mission is to assist business, industry and local PERSONAL PROPERTY: IH Farmall M tractor w/loader (ser. 151116), 1986 government in developing jobs in Paulding County. Toyota Sunrader RV, w/59,157 miles, automatic (very nice), 2002 Honda Shad- The successful candidate will exhibit excellent ow Spirit 1100 cc w/all the extras, 1994 Chevy 4x4 ext. cab 6.5 diesel pickup, Harmon - Oakwood ...... $43,500 Caroline - Paulding ...... $43,300 1979 Sylvan 16ft Sportster w/85 hp. Evinrude, 2011 Craftsman YT 4000 Riding speaking and writing skills, computer skills, have Mower. Glass & China, coins & paper money, .56 carat diamond ring, furniture, ties to Paulding County, good people skills, be willing to appliances, lots of tools & shop equipment, guns & civil war era sword, this is learn all PCED incentive programs and be a self an abbreviated list keep watching upcoming ads for more detail or go to www. starter. Ability to have own transportation. Salary auctionzip.com enter auctioneer ID #13806 to see photos & full listing. will be commensurate with skills and experience. Auctioneers Note: Will be running 2 rings, will have the big tent, don’t miss a Great auction opportunity. Applications are available at PCED Offi ce State St. - Melrose ...... $49,900 North Dr. - Paulding ...... $64,900 Terms: Real estate $5,000.00 (non-refundable) down day of auction with bal- 101 East Perry Street • Paulding, OH 45879 ance due on or before June 11, 2013. Personal property cash or check all an- or by calling 419-399-8295 nouncements made day of auction take precedence over all printed material. Owner: Darlene M. Overmyer or email: [email protected] Auctioneer: Darren L. Bok, Broker: Douglas E. Walton Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00PM 07356 Seevers Rd. Hicksville Oh. Phone: 419-769-2399 Applications will be accepted until Noon on Website: www.darrenbokauctioneering.com Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Email: [email protected] Merrin - Payne ...... $40,500 US 127 - Paulding ...... $185,000 PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 24, 2013 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] PHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH WARRIORS HOSTS 300 Hurdles – 1st Gar- K-4 MIGHTY KINDERS WRITE TO PRES. OBAMA STARFIRES IN HS TRACK nes, W, 51.0; 2nd Gerbers, W, 53.7; 3rd Leighman, SA, Th e Woodlan Warriors 58.3 track team played host to Discus – 1st H Mitchel, the South Adams Starfi res SA, 106’8”; 2nd L Mitchel, on Tuesday, April 16th. SA, 98’9”; 3rd Young, W, In the boys division, 74’11” South Adams took the win 800m – 1st Romines, home. W, 2:38.5; 2nd Musselman, Individual event results: SA, 2:41.2; 3rd Klaehn, SA, 4x800 – 1st South Ad- 3:02.9 ams, 9:11.08; 2nd Woodlan, 200m – 1st Lomont, W, 9:38.04 29.4; 2nd Drewery, W, 30.4; 1600m – 1st Stephan, 3rd Moore, SA, 30.9 SA, 4:53.4; 2nd Hawbaker, 3200m – 1st Shine, SA, SA, 4:54.0; 3rd Velasko, SA, 13.28.2; 2nd Goodwin, SA, Paulding High School Stu- Melissa Martinez, Junior Si- 5:14.9 13:34.3; 3rd Hawbacker, SA, dent of the Month for March. erra McCullough, and Senior Long Jump – 1st Hard- 14.53.9 Pictured here (l-r) Freshman Courtney St. John. ing, W, 19’4”; 2nd Wickliff e, 1600m – 1st Goodwin, Bailey Meyer, Sophomore W, 17’10.25”; 3rd Lengerich, SA, 6:14.6; 2nd Cook, W, SA, 17’1.5” 6:20.3; 3rd Shine, SA, 6:41.5 Shot Put – 1st Burchardt, High Jump – 1st Mussel- W, 46’3.5”; 2nd Dellinger, man, SA, 4’8”; 2nd Tucker, West Bend SA, 44’4”; 3rd Perry, W, 40’ W, 4’6”; 3rd Zuber, SA, 4’4” Printing & Publishing Inc. 110 Hurdles – 1st Leng- 4x400 – 1st Woodlan, Publishers of the West Bend News free circulation newspaper erich, SA, 15.9; 2nd Ball, W, 4:34.9; 2nd South Adams, Th e K-4 Mighty Kinders at cited to share that we received 18.2; 3rd Evans, W, 18.3 4:41.3 Paulding Elementary School a letter back and autographed 4x100 – 1st Woodlan, recently wrote a letter to picture of the president in the 46.1; 2nd South Adams, FERTILIZATION President Obama. We are ex- mail this week! 46.9; 3rd Woodlan, 51.1 P.O. Box 1008 Ph. (419) 258-2000 300 Hurdles – 1st Lin- By: Jim Lopshire, PC Ex- 101 North Main Street Fx. (419) 258-1313 grich, SA, 43.6; 2nd Lit- tension Educator needed. fertilizers can last six to Antwerp, Ohio 45813 [email protected] weller, SA, 45.2; 3rd Evans, To determine whether a eight months aft er applica- W, 45.6 Fertilization is an im- granular fertilizer has slow- tion. High Jump – 1st Bennett, portant part of landscape release properties, look at Slow-release fertilizers Spring Construction Specials W, 5’6”; 2nd Harding, W, maintenance, particularly the analysis on the back of generally cost more per • Most Roofs $4500* 5’4”; 3rd Kaiser, W, 5’0” in areas where much of the the bag. Nitrogen listed in pound than general-purpose 100m – 1st Bennett, W, native topsoil is removed the form of ammoniacal granular fertilizers such as • 24x24 Garage $16,900* 11.7; 2nd (4-way tie) Del- during development and re- nitrogen indicates that the 10-10-10, but they also last • 40x16’ Concrete Driveway only $3950* linger, SA, 12.1; Wilson, W, placed by subsoil that is de- product has some slow-re- longer and do not need to 12.1; Harding, W, 12.1; Lafe- fi cient in essential nutrients lease property. If the nitro- be applied as frequently. Or- • Stamp Patios - Our April - May Special ver, W, 12.1 for plant growth. gen is listed as being derived ganic fertilizer sources such 400m – 1st Shane, SA, Unfortunately, fertiliza- from urea, urea-formalde- as bone meal, cottonseed • MoistureShield Decking 55.2; 2nd Simmindinger, tion is a rather simple cul- hyde, or sulfur-coated urea, meal and animal manures SA, 57.7; 3rd Kurck, W, 58.2 tural practice made complex the release duration of the can also be used. Compost

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