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PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] OBITUARIES PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR litical leaders, and in their 623 High St. in Worthington, SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK PAULDING, OH: CENTER DINING CENTER accomplishments, they have OH with a marker. Th e local profoundly strengthened the chapter of the Sons of the “Th ere came a man sent from God, whose name was Fallie Shelton, 61, passed MENU 12/3 – 12/9 John. He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so away on Tuesday, November 25, legacy we will leave our chil- Confederate Veterans, whose that all might believe through him. He was not the Light, 2014, at the CHP Defi ance Area 12/3 – Swiss steak, mashed dren. So, too, have American membership numbers about Hospice Center. Arrangements Indians and Alaska Natives 35 is named aft er Ripley. but he came to testify about the Light.” potatoes, caulifl ower, straw- John 1:6-8 NASB by Den Herder Funeral Home. berry hash, dinner roll, apple bravely fought to protect this (6) Gen. Otho Strahl of ANTWERP, OH crisp legacy as members of our Malta, in Morgan County, Joseph E. Th ompson, 66, of THANKSGIVING FEAST AT GROVER HILL ELEMENTARY 12/4 – Liver & onions, Armed Forces.” Ohio was born into a Quak- Antwerp, passed away at home Department of Defense er family in 1831. He attend- on Th ursday, November 27, 2014. mashed potatoes, stewed arr by Dooley Funeral Homes of tomatoes, ambrosia salad, statistics prepared in 2010 by ed Ohio Wesleyan College Antwerp & Payne. bread, graham crackers; liver the National Center for Vet- from 1850 to 1853 where he alternative: Swiss steak erans Analysis and Statistics met and befriended Dan- 12/5 – Shake & bake chick- show Native Americans serve iel Reynolds. He eventually en, boiled potatoes, green in the US Armed Forces at a moved to Tennessee where he bean casserole, mixed fruit, high rates and have a higher studied law, and again with dinner roll concentration of female ser- Reynolds, under the same 12/8 – Creamed chicken, vice members than all other instructor, opened his own mashed potatoes, peas, cin- races. Nearly 20% of Native law practice. During the war namon applesauce, cookie, Americans serving in the Strahl rose steadily through biscuit Armed Forces are female. Th e the ranks. He was killed 12/9 – Stuff ed pepper cas- % of female service members leading a charge at Frank- serole over white rice, beets, of all other races is 15.6%. lin, Tenn., in 1864 – possibly WOODBURN, OH hot apples, WW bread Among the most re- by troops from an Ohio unit Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. children dressed as Indians Barbara L. Springer, 77, nowned in WWII were the that included soldiers from Walls’ kindergarten classes adn Pilgrims to recognize the of Woodburn, Indiana, died Navajo Code Talkers who PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR hometown, according to a from Wayne Trace Grover friendship that was built long Wednesday November 26, 2014 used their unbreakable code local historian, Brian McKee. Hill Elementary celebrated ago. Th ey spent the day learn- at her home. CENTER ACTIVITIES 12/3 to send tactical messages Th ere is a “combined” memo- Th anksgiving at school with ing, feasting and working to- She was born on June 3, 1937 – 12/9 during “Every Marine Corps rial in Malta which produced in Harlan, Indiana, the daughter a Th anksgiving feast. Th e gether! of the late Clarence and Rosie assault in the Pacifi c from two Union generals (Joseph 12/3 – Craft s at 12:30 1942-1945”. Th ere were 29 Bailey and Jeremiah Rusk) (Conwell) Dix. p.m.; Grocery shopping in KINDERGARTEN THANKSGIVING CENTERS On June 7, 1952, she was unit- Code Talkers that received as well as Strahl, who earned ed in marriage to Frank Spring- Van Wert at 12:30 p.m.; PERI the Congressional Gold Med- his own marker in 2009. Two er. meeting & Holiday Lun- al in 2001. Pvt. 1st Class Ira fl ags fl y on the memorial site She was a member of Coun- cheon, meeting at 10:00 a.m., Hayes, a Pima Indian from at this time. tryside Church of Christ. She lunch follows Arizona was one of the fi ve Th e information for the was employed by Harlan Metals. 12/4 – Blood pressure & Americans to raise the US fl ag program was taken in part Barbara is survived by her hus- toenail clinic at 9:00 a.m. at Iwo Jima. During the Viet- from a newspaper item in band Frank; two daughters, Judy 12/5 – Day Trip, Bearcreek nam war more than 42,000 the Columbus Dispatch and (Kenny), Penny (Dale); two sons, Memories & Dinner Th eater American Indians served in other local history. It was re- Frank Jr. (Ruth), Dennis (Tina); to Celina, OH, leave Center at (14) grandchildren; (38) great the US Armed Forces. Many marked that there are active grandchildren; and a sister Jean 9:45 a.m. have died in wars since then. Sons and Daughters of the Butler. 12/8 – Fingernail Clinic, Th e program was giv- Confederacy groups even Funeral services for Barbara 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon en by member, Mary Clark, though they “lost” the war. will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. at 12/9 – Euchre at 9:45 a.m. entitled: “Six Buckeye Con- Th e war records for the above Smith & Brown Funeral Home, & 12:15 p.m. federate Generals”. As this six Generals can be gotten at Hicksville, Ohio, with Pastor nation commemorates and the National Archives by mail Brett Brown offi ciating. Visita- DAR CHAPTER MEETS remembers its 150th anni- or on the Internet. tion will be Sunday from 2:00 to versary of the pivitol 4-year Note there was an invi- 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Antwerp kindergarten Reid Nutter and Randall Burial will be in Harlan Me- Th e General Horatio N. confl ict there are a lot of little tation from the Lima DAR morial Gardens, Harlan, Indi- Curtis Chapter Daughters of known facts. Most Ohioans Chapter to a DAR/SAR/CAR students participated in a Hoehn practice writing Na- ana. the American Revolution met who fought in the Civil war Christmas Luncheon on Sat- special morning fi lled with tive American pictograms us- Memorials may be made to Th ursday, November 20 at fought for the Union – most urday, December 13, 2014. Th anksgiving centers. Here, ing a feather and paint. the family. the St. Paul Lutheran Church did, but not all. Th e six Ohio For more information contact Mrs. McMichael’s students meeting room in Paulding at Generals of the United States your Chapter Regent or Caro- (Continued from Page 1) 6:00 p.m. Civil War who fought for the line Zimmerman at 419-258- they signed was not called Winthrop was a Puritan who and in traditional holiday Chapter Regent Jeanne South were: 2222. the Mayfl ower Compact until came to America in 1630, a spirit, Santa Claus rode by Calvert from Oakwood (1) Gen. Charles Clark Th ere will be no further 150 years aft er the fact. Th ey non-separatist from England on a fi retruck at the rear of opened the meeting with of Lebanon, OH (as a young meetings until March 2015. If had to drink beer on the voy- on the ship “Arbella”. He was the parade. Th e entire pa- the opening rituals and the boy). Clark as an adult owned you have any questions about age over because the water a lawyer, not a clergyman. rade was headed down Main Pledge to the Flag of the Unit- a plantation encompass- membership or dues, please would not keep. Half of the His writings were supposed Street and towards Ant- ed States of America. ing at least 3,000 acres near contact Chapter Regent, 102 passengers did not make to be the ideal of “Christian werp’s Fire House, where Minutes and Chapter re- Natchez, MS. Th at he called Jeanne Calvert, or Vice-Re- it through the fi rst year when Charity” given about 1630-35. children, of all ages, could sit ports were given by those offi - “Doro” and he owned about gent, Caroline Zimmerman they did reach land. Trapping He made a Puritan dilem- on Santa’s lap to plead with cers present. Veteran-Patient 50 slaves. at 419-258-2222. beaver was their only saving ma. He was a lawyer and he him for the gift s they’ve al- Committee Chairman, Patri- (2) Gen. Robert Hatton grace. And learning how to knew what he was doing. He ways wanted. Th e Antwerp cia Gottschalk made a motion of Lebanon, OH (as a young MAYFLOWER COMPACT harvest corn. Th e Mayfl ower brought the charter and the class of 2020 also had a bake that the chapter let her give boy) moved south and once LUNCHEON Compact was what their law stock information with him sale going on in order to out tangerines to those veter- called Northerners “misera- was based on. on the boat when he came raise money for their Wash- ans at the Fort Wayne Hospi- ble hypocritical Negro-wor- Th e Toledo Colony of the Continuing on with the with the company instead of ington D.C. trip in the fall of tal as a “Holiday Tradition” as shipers.” Ohio Society of Mayfl ower meeting, each member was leaving it in Europe. Usual- 2015. she has done in the past. Mo- (3) Gen. Bushrod John- Descendants met Satur- called upon to introduce ly, the charter was left in the Th e Chamber of Com- tion carried. son of Belmont County Ohio day, November 22, 2014 at themselves, name their direct home country for safety, but merce sponsored this event Mayfl ower Compact was moved south as an adult and the Holiday Inn Perrysburg descendants; and any guests. he brought everything ‘lock, along with Shop Small Sat- handed out by member, Car- was working in the south in French Quarter, Perrysburg, Treas. Report and State Board stock, and barrel.’ Th erefore, urday which was a huge suc- oline Zimmerman. She and 1861. Ohio at 11:30 a.m. for their Report was given by Chrm. he did own the company and cess according to local busi- others in the chapter either (4) Gen. Daniel Reynolds annual Mayfl ower Compact Dues will be raised to $36.00 could prove it. ness owners. belong to the Mayfl ower So- of Centerberg in Knox Coun- November 1, 2015. Th e next meeting is the Luncheon. th ciety or are eligible to join as ty Ohio moved to the south Aft er introductions and Th e leading speaker then 75 birthday of the Toledo The deadline for ads and they are direct descendants of as an adult and was working prayers, a traditional lun- introduced our three new- Colony on March 22, 2015. article submissions is Fri- signers of this most historical there in 1861. cheon of turkey and dressing est members: Frank Wayne It will be held at this location day at 5:00 p.m. document. Discussion was (5) Gen. Roswell Ripley, was served. A special cake Brewster and his son, Michael and time as this meeting. You held on the its historical value born in 1823 of Worthing- was brought in by a member Joseph Brewster (both de- will be receiving further info as compared to other docu- ton, Ohio. He was the son of a and served by the members. scended from William Brew- on this. Committee help is ments signed at later dates in 1812 War Veteran. He attend- Th e meeting was opened ster); also, Dr. Joanie Barrett needed! Please contact Ann US history. ed West Point and served in by Lt. Governor Mrs. Su- (Fuller Family). Gulbransen at 330-230-2388 Th e National Defense Re- the U.S. Army until marrying san Fisher from Coldwater, Two scholarships were ac- or Lt. Gov. Susan Fisher at port was given by chairman Alicia Middleton, a wealthy knowledged from the Society. 517-218-5302. Memorials • On-site Lettering MI. Before the Pledge to the on the fact that there is a Pres- widow, in 1853 from Charles- Flag of the United States of One was given to Jacob Fergu- Submitted by Caroline Cremation Keepsakes • Vases idential proclamation for Na- ton. He immediately became son, who was unable to attend Zimmerman 419-258-2222 Custom Glass & Mirror Etching America, Member, Marge Yard Rocks tional Native American Heri- entrenched in antebellum Waterfi eld gave information and the other one to Mikayla Note: Attending this Low Price Guarantee tage Month. President Obama society and supported the on the Pledge and its actual Bowen of Findlay, OH who meeting from Antwerp, Ohio Payment Plans Available proclaimed, “Native Ameri- war. He commanded several meaning. Th at “One nation IS attends Hillsdale College. Her was Mayfl ower Society Mem- Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM • Sat. 9AM-1PM cans stand among America’s artillery batteries that fi red inclusive of ALL states”. “Lib- essay was on history and she ber, Caroline Zimmerman 419-238-9067 most distinguished authors, in Fort Sumter, in Charleston erty and Justice is for ALL plays the harp. She and her (descended from George 625 S. Shannon St. • Van Wert, OH artists, scientists, and po- Harbor, in the war’s opening people”. Th ereaft er, the May- mother are descendants of Soule) and her husband, My- battle and later was placed in fl ower Compact was read by George Soule. ron Zimmerman. charge of defending Charles- the whole congregation while Past Lt. Governor Ric Animal Clinic of Paulding ton. In that role, in 1863 he standing. It was then ex- Hamer, spoke on the Hills- FOR RENT: 1030 W. Wayne, Suite B led the forces that repulsed plained that Winston Chur- dale College Program and African-American troops introduced speaker Dr. Mark THIS SPACE Paulding, OH 45879 chill has even commented on trying to take Fort Wagner this document profusely. It is Kalthoff , Professor Of Chris- Remodeled weekly if 419-399-2871 – a battle that formed the cli- like the birth certifi cate of a tian History department at you request. max of the 1889 movie Glory. nation. Th e Virginia Compa- Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, High-traffi c area. Charleston fell the next year. ny came to seek a fortune and MI. He gave a talk on his book: Convenient location. When Ripley died in1887, the American Heritage which All maintenance Hours: Dr. Tom Wilkin came 100 miles too far north. people of Charleston erected Strangers seeking a fortune dwelled on three documents included. Tues – 12-5 Dr. Missie Bowman a handsome monument at his in history: the Mayfl ower at a cold and dangerous time Call 419-258-2000 for Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri – 9-5 Audrey Hanenkratt, Mgr gravesite. Th ere is a “Ripley of year. Th e document that Compact, and two speech- House which still stands at es by John Winthrop. John more info Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Woodlan Warriors 2014-15 Boys Basketball WARRIORS WARRIORS

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As 90 PEOPLE SHOWED UP Next is the rhythmic “Glo- upon our private contributors always, there is no charge FOR LUNCH? ry, Glory in the Highest” Kaiden Lenard Neil Hast- whose strong support enables for admission. which features a powerful ings was born on November this ministry to operate on a As we all know, the Winning the Battle for a solo by Dick Hall. Th e next is 25, 2014 at 11:05 p.m. at Com- cash basis. Christmas season is a feast Generation by: Pastor Rick a song of French origin that is munity Memorial Hospital, WCCH operates very effi - for the senses – since you Jones centuries old, our theme song, Hicksville. He was 9 lb. 12.7 ciently. Our cost of caring for are undoubtedly busy cre- I grew up in a family of 10, “Th e First Noel”. oz. and 20.9 inches long. His LIFEWAY WESLEYAN a child is about half the aver- ating memories that ap- with seven of our ten fami- Th e audience follows the parents are Mike and Maure- CHURCH OF NEW HAVEN IS age cost of similar child-care peal to sight, smell, taste ly members being male. As story as the Mary gives birth sa Hastings, and sibling is Mi- throughout the tri-state area. GROWING and touch, let the Antwerp you can imagine, with seven to our Saviour in a stable in chael Hastings Jr. Children are evaluated for Proud grandparents are Community Band help to men to feed for every meal, the expressive, “Jesus, Born on placement on a needs basis. Wendell and Jen Th omas of Th is is an announcement heighten the festive mood my mother had her hands Th is Day”. Th is song features to inform the local commu- Family participation is on a full. She always did her best Paulding, Elaine Hastings of sliding scale. Over the years, with Christmas sounds! In the sweet voice of Lisa Dial. Fort Wayne, IN, and Heat’n nity about the positive things this concert’s selections, to provide enough food, es- Th e story leads on to the that are happening at Lifeway numerous children have been pecially during the holidays, and Margaret Bernston of accepted for placement even we’ve tried to capture some joyful singing of the angels Fort Wayne, IN. Great-grand- Wesleyan Church. of the many diff erent mu- and Th anksgiving was no dif- with, “Light of the Stable with We here at Lifeway Wes- though their parents had little ferent. I’ve always wondered parents are Harry Th omas of sical moods of the season: Angels We Have Heard on leyan Church, are Lighting or no ability to pay. what my mother would have Mark Center, OH, All and the Way, by building a Fam- —Lee Bracey, the “Sussex Mummers’ done if she had 90 uninvited High” Shannon Sudholtz of Sher- ily Life Center. Th is center WCCH Christmas Carol” is deep- guests show up for Th anks- Th e audience is then re- wood, OH, and Nancy King will provide needed space for Executive Director ly calm and sonorous; the giving? What if 90 people minded that Jesus came to of Fort Wayne, IN. present and future ministries, “Fantasia on Kingsfold” is a showed up unexpectedly at make the world diff erent, to as well as an outreach into the FOUNTAIN OF FAITH RE- more modern English car- your house expecting lunch? change our lives with the stir- LATTA: WE NEED TO WORK community. CEIVES DONATION ol; there are contemporary Th at’s what happened when ring “In the First Light”. Th is TOGETHER TO FIND A REAL Th is will be a place not classic holiday songs in the Gov. William Bradford de- song features solos and a duet SOLUTION TO OUR BROKEN only for the youth and chil- Logisticize Ltd., a truck- medleys “Th e Great Songs of clared a day of public Th anks- by Annette Ruppert and Tom IMMIGRATION SYSTEM dren of our church, but also ing company in Paulding, Christmas” and “Christmas giving in Plymouth Colony. Bergman. for a way for the church to OH, recently held its annual Music for Winds”, as well Pastor and author David Jere- Th e audience will then be Congressman Bob Latta reach out to the community Fall Appreciation Dinner. Be- as versions of the tradition- miah writes in his November asked to remember “at the (R-OH) issued the follow- too. cause of the amazing drivers, al carols “Oh Holy Night” 24, 2007 Turning Point Devo- very heart of Christmas, there ing statement aft er President Keep an eye on what will employees, customers and and “It Came Upon a Mid- tional the following… is only this: Jesus, God’s only Obama’s announcement that be happening here at our vendors, a large donation of night Clear”, not to mention “Suddenly 90 Indians begotten Son, was born for our he will unilaterally act on im- church location at 7722 Mo- $2300.00 was “HAULED” in. some “Grinch-ly” music showed up to celebrate with salvation”. Th is is made very migration: eller Road. More informa- Prizes such as patio furniture, and that seasonal classic them, and the Pilgrims al- clear with the lovely “Jesus at “Th e American people sent tion to come when we start to fl at screen TV and a Kindle “Sleighride”! Please join us most panicked when they re- the Center”. a clear message to Washing- build our Community Family were raffl ed to the winners at one or both concert per- alized how many they had to Finally, the cantata con- ton earlier this month,” said Life Center. of the corn hole toss and formances and help us to feed. To make matters worse, cludes with the “Birthday of Latta. “Th e United States is a hole in one golf games. Th e celebrate with the joyous the Indians showed up a day a King Finale”. Th is medley republic, not a monarchy, and Fountain of Faith is a medi- early! WCCH CHRISTMAS OPEN sounds of this Christmas begins with a reprise of “For they want us to work together cal clinic that provides FREE “As it turned out, the Indi- HOUSE season! Unto Us a Child Is Born”, con- to promote real solutions to health care to those who are ans, too, had been preparing the issues our country faces uninsured. Th ey are located for the feast. Th ey brought tinues with a reprise of “Th e You are invited to a BIBLE QUESTIONS Birthday of a King” and then – issues that include our na- Christmas Open House at the at the Community Memorial fi ve dressed deer and more tion’s border security and the Hospital in Hicksville, OH, than a dozen wild turkeys. concludes with the memorable Woodburn Christian Chil- By: James Potter, Oakwood theme song, “Th e First Noel”, approximately 11 million ille- dren’s Home. Bring your fam- serving those in need one Sat- Th e Indian women went to gal immigrants who live here. church of Christ including a chance for audi- ily, bring your friends or just urday a month. Logisticize is work, showing the Pilgrim “Th e President’s deci- come by yourself. Th ere will proud to be able to give back 1. Luke 16:22 – What hap- wives how to make hoecakes ence participation. sion to take unilateral ac- be tours and refreshments to the community. pened to Lazarus? and corn pudding. Between Th e members of the choir tion demonstrates a blatant served. Th e Open House is 2. Luke 16:22 – How did meals, the Pilgrims and In- include the following: disregard for the will of the scheduled for Saturday, De- FEAST OF OUR LADY OF Lazarus get to Abraham’s bo- dians competed in games, Soprano – Suzanne Brown, American people and the sep- cember 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 GUADALUPE AT DIVINE som? including races and wres- Lisa Dial, Joyce Drayer, An- aration of powers explicitly p.m. and Sunday, December MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH 3. Th ought Question – tling. All in all, the celebra- nette Ruppert, Patti Shuler outlined in our Constitution. 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All Where was Lazarus buried? tion lasted three days, but the Alto – Ruth Corn, Lyda It exceeds his executive au- of the children and staff from Divine Mercy Catholic 4. Luke 16:22 – Abraham’s highlight was when William Cutchin, Dawn James, Dawn thority, and I, along with my the Woodburn Christian Parish of Paulding County bosom is a type of what? Brewster stood and off ered a Patterson, Karen Stir, LaVon colleagues in the U.S. House Children’s Home hope to see invites you to join us for the 5. Luke 16:22 – What hap- solemn prayer of thanksgiv- Womack of Representatives, will fi ght you there. WCCH is located feast of Our Lady of Guada- pened to the rich man? ing to God who had protected Tenor – Tom Bergman this gross executive over- at 24902 Notestine Road, two lupe, Nuestra Virgen de Gua- 6. Luke 16:22 – What hap- them by His providence and Baritone – Damian Gram- reach. miles east of State Road 101. dalupe, on Friday, December pened to the rich man’s body? provided for their needs. ling, Dick Hall “As a Member of Con- Th e Woodburn Christian 12, 2014. 7. Luke 16:23 – Where is the “Food, sports and thanks- Bass – Tom Cutchin, Dan gress, I was elected to rep- giving—it all goes back a Children’s Home is a min- We begin our celebration rich man’s soul? Stir resent the citizens of Ohio’s istry of Christian Church- with music, mananitas, at 8. Luke 16:23 – Where was long way. Let’s not forget the Fift h Congressional District – thanksgiving part!” Narrator – Judy Copsey es and Churches of Christ. 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Span- the rich man, when he lift ed up Sound Tech – Sean Patter- hardworking Americans that Since 1972, this special home ish Mass. his eyes? In scripture, Th anksgiving I have the privilege to listen to is not just a one day phenom- son has provided a Christian Immediately following 9. Luke 16:23 – Who did the and interact with every day. ena, but it is an attitude and Pastor Terry McDon- family environment for chil- the Mass, you are invited to rich man see afar off ? ald and the members of the Th e President’s plan does not dren who are homeless or a breakfast/brunch potluck an action that is part of our address their concerns and 10. Luke 16:23 – Who was in daily worship of God; 1 Th es- Woodburn United Methodist who have other special needs. in the church basement. Th is Abraham’s bosom? will not suffi ciently secure Th roughout these years about salonians 5:18 (KJV), “In ev- Church would like to invite our border. I am committed event will take place at the Questions or comments? the public to join in celebra- 200 young people (ages 6-21) Paulding campus, 317 North erything give thanks: for this to working in a bipartisan, bi- Call James Potter at 419-393- is the will of God in Christ tion of “Th e Reason for the have been a part of our family. Main St., Paulding. Everyone 4775 or e-mail jsp1941@yahoo. cameral manner and believe Some of these young people Jesus concerning you.” Season” by attending this this is the best way we can is welcome. com. Jesus loves you and so have been reunited with their Rick Jones previously worship in music. Refresh- develop long-term solutions does the Oakwood church of served on the staff of Defi ance families, some are in college ANTWERP COMMUNITY ments will follow the worship to the issues our nation faces. Christ. Area Youth for Christ for 36 service in the Fellowship Hall. and others have Christian BAND PRESENTS ANNUAL It is time for the President to families of their own. Answers to today’s ques- years, fi rst as a ministry coor- Woodburn United Methodist stop acting unilaterally and Th e Woodburn Christian CHRISTMAS CONCERT tions: dinator and later as Executive is located at 4300 Becker Road start listening to the Amer- Children’s Home is supported 1. He died; 2. Angels carried Director. Rick is currently a behind the Woodburn Xpress ican people. We need sub- entirely by voluntary contri- Th e Antwerp Commu- him there; 3. Th e Bible doesn’t pastor of an area local church. Gas Station in the middle of stantive solutions, not quick bution. We receive no feder- nity Band cordially invites say; 4. Paradise.; 5. He died.; 6. Woodburn. fi x e s . ” all of the West Bend News’ He was buried.; 7. Torments or WOODBURN UNITED METH- readers to our annual Hades.; 8. Torments or Hades; ODIST PRESENTS CHRIST- Christmas concert. Th e hol- 9. Abraham; 10. Lazarus; MAS CANTATA Holiday Sale iday concert is our gift to the Something to think about: Cookie – Candy Walk community, so we consider when Lazarus died, everything Woodburn United Meth- Welcome to the New Home of Craft Items & Baked Goods your presence as the best changed for him. No longer odist Church will be present- thing we could possible wish was he hungry, no longer was Pathwayy Christian Church Edgerton Wesleyan ing the Christmas Cantata, www.pathwaychristianharlan.com for! We will give two perfor- there pain, suff ering, or sores; “Th e First Noel” on Sunday, Church mances of the concert, the the problems of the earth were Located at 12732 Spencerville Rd, Harlan, IN • Pastor Murray Clugston Corner Dawkins Road & December 7 at 9:00 a.m. Th e 9:00AM Worship Service • 10:15AM Sunday School fi rst at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, gone. Th is shows and tells us cantata was created by Rus- Ohio State Line December 14, in the Audite- what it will be like for those Come Join us in Praise, Worship and Fellowship (One Day Only) sell Mauldin & Sue C. Smith, OUR BELIEFS OUR GUIDE FOR LIVING ria at Antwerp Local School, who are obedient to God’s arranged and orchestrated by God Loves Us and Offers Salvation The Bible Saturday, December 6th and an encore performance teachings. Th e rich man died, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Russell Mauldin, and is under Our Mission Statement; “Seeking the faith to follow the Word” on Tuesday, December 16 at and in hell lift ed up his eyes the direction of Dawn Patter- Member: Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ being in torments. Th e scene son. Th is cantata uses many changed for the rich from the Contemporary & Heritage Services Maples United Methodist Church of the carols of the season to Sunday School, Bible Study 9:15 13240 Church Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 best to the worst. Notice, the demonstrate the beauty of the Woodburn Lutheran School Affiliation (LCMS) Sunday Service: 11:00 AM rich man left all he had behind, Christmas story. nothing went with him. Now, Th e cantata begins with Pastor Gerry Weesner 260-627-8141 because he would have noth- the “Th e Birthday of a King Traditional Service • Traditional Values ing to do with God, in eternity Medley”. Th is medley begins this torment he is in will nev- with Handel’s beautiful “For First Sunday: Healing Service er cease. Where will you be in “Is any sick among you? Let him call for {go to} the elders of Unto Us a Child is Born”. It the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in eternity? then segues into the tradition- the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, …” Ol’ Baldy says bye for now, al French carol “Sing We Now James 5: 14-15a KJV but continue to pray, read and Location: On Franke Road; 3 miles of Christmas”, and concludes study the Bible. (Luv Ya!) 4412 Park Street – Woodburn 260-632-4821 Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. South of Hwy 30 and 2 ½ miles North of Monroeville Road. with the lyrical “Th e Birthday www.christlutheranchurchwoodburn.com Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Editor’s Note: We here at person matters. We are not OHIO NATIVE ANIMAL FUR DISPLAY BY HOLTSBERRY eration offi cers reported speed violations. Agencies the West Bend News print all even allowed to try and “win” stopping 1,641 vehicles and reported handling 84 prop- “Letters to the Editor” because these so-called “wars” they issued 730 citations. erty damage crashes and 21 we believe that everyone has have gotten us into. America 89 safety belt citations injury crashes. a Constitutional right to free- continues to fall apart while were issued, while 40 im- On behalf of all law en- dom of the press. In saying they pour billions of our paired drivers were removed forcement who participat- that, we do not necessarily money into other countries from Ohio’s roadways ed in “Lights For Lives”, agree with the content that that don’t even like us or want (OSHP Troopers, Allen we would like to remind is printed. We are just the us there. We, the common County Seriff ’s deputies, motorists to always buckle messengers. Th e name of the people, still respect the fl ag and Lima Police conducted up, throughout this holiday person who wrote the letter is and what it stands for and the a cooperative OVI Check- season, as it is the one thing placed at the end of each arti- people who fought to give it cle. To be considered for publi- meaning. It’s too bad Obama point), 11 felony and 39 most likely to save their life. cation, letters must be no lon- and his bunch of crooks could misdemeanor criminal ar- Additionally, they must re- ger than 1000 words, and you care less. Th e common people rests, as well as 12 drug ar- member to plan ahead and must provide a name along have woken up to the prob- rests were made during the never operate a vehicle when with a phone number and/or lem, the government needs to Mr. Mark Holtsberry from animal furs that are native operation. Of the citations impaired by drugs and/or email to confi rm validity of also! the Paulding County Water to Ohio. Pictured beside Mr. issued, 394 of them were for alcohol. content. You can respond or —Gregg Gorman & Soil Department visited Holtsberry are Grace Miller, submit a new letter by email, Antwerp Elementary kinder- Josie Hahn, and Lexy Hicks. garten students. He showed USPS or fax. 2014 NWC FALL SPORTS The West Bend News Responses need to be re- SCHOLAR ATHLETES ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm Jacob Rodriguez NORTHWEST OHIO LAW READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS to be considered for the next GOLF: ENFORCEMENT WORKED OHIO LOCATIONS Vine, Paulding County Senior Th ese are the 2014 North- Crestview – (Gold) Jon publication. We reserve the west Conference Fall Sports TOGETHER AND SAVED Antwerp: Country Time Mar- Center, Rite Aid, Ace Hardware, right to edit for length, content Germann, Mitchell Rickard, Gorrell Bros., John Paulding His- Scholar Athletes. Th e criteria Ronnie Schumm; (Silver) LIVES ket, Antwerp Branch Library, and worthiness. Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, Riv- torical Society, Country Inn Liv- for gaining scholar athlete rec- Derek Biro, Caden Hurless, ing Center, Albert Automotive, er Street Market, Antwerp email: [email protected] ognition by the conferenc is as Connor Lautzenheiser, Cyler Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Paulding Courthouse, Paulding Exchange Bank, Papa Oley’s, follows: Miller Th ursday November 20, 2014 Co. Bookmobile, Susie’s Bakery, fax: 419-258-1313 Hometown Pantry, Pop-N-Brew, Gold Level – Varsity letter Lincolnview – (Gold) state, county and municipal Paulding VFW Post 587 USPS: West Bend News earned in the sport and a grad- law enforcement throughout The Rootbeer Stand, Agora, Pit- PO Box 1008 Mikenna Klinger, Braden Stop Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, ing period GPA of 3.5 or above. Th atcher, Nick Motycka, Mck- Northwest Ohio conducted Payne Super Valu, Antwerp Ex- Antwerp, OH 45813 Broughton: Kohart’s Surplus Silver Level – Varsity let- enzie Davis, Joshah Rager, Ma- a 48 hour traffi c enforce- change Bank, Maramart, Payne or ter earned in the sport and a & Salvage West Bend News cala Ashbaugh, Marissa Mill- ment eff ort aimed at saving Branch Library, Puckerbrush grading period GPA of 3.000 er; (Silver) Damon Norton, lives. Th is eff ort, known as Bryan: Chief, Town & Coun- Pizza PO Box 91, to 3.49. Logan Kraner, Justis Dowdy, “Lights For Lives”, began try, McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Scott: Scott Variety Store New Haven, IN 46774 CHEERLEADING: Center Derek Youtsey, Skyler Whita- last year as an annual event Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- Crestview – (Gold) Eden ker, Makenzie Kraft to show solidarity in the law Cecil: Cecil Elevator, Mar- LETTER TO THE EDITOR Allison, Katie Hughes, Court-  ce, Village Food Emporium, Paulding – (Gold) Cade enforcement community as amart, Vagabond Sherwood Bank, ney Klinker, Hannah Leary, McGarvey, Ellie Miller, Isaac With the 73rd anniversa- it pertains to traffi c safety. Charloe: Charloe Store Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Short Olivia Leary, Whitney Smart; Baldwin, Ben Heilshorn; (Sil- ry of the start of WWII ap- Th is year again, “Lights For Continental: Okuley’s Phar- Stop, Family Video, Orchard (Silver) Sydnee Gamble, Paige ver) Christian Burtch proaching, a friend sent me Michael Lives” was a successful op- macy, Dollar General, ACE Tree, BalyEat’s, Lee’s Ace the following information BOYS SOCCER: eration that showed what Hardware Hardware, Main Street Market, Paulding – (Gold) Taylor Lincolnview – (Gold) Ja- about what the government Schooley, Haley Schlegel, Kyn- can be accomplished by law De ance: Newman’s Carry Walmart and what American people cob Pollock, Hayden Ludwig, enforcement working coop- Out, Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior sie Etzler, Jordan Shull, Molly Dustin Hale, Chandler Adams, INDIANA LOCATIONS did then as opposed to what eratively in a multi-agency, Center, Walmart, Big Lots Meeker, Alexis Howell, Sese Dylan Neate, Frankie Carey, Fort Wayne: Walmart (Mays- it’s doing now. During the 3½ Bellard multi-jurisdictional eff ort. Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, years of WWII that started Braxten Robey, Alex Crow; ville Rd) CROSS COUNTRY: (Silver) Wyatt Schmersal, Cole In the spirit of cooperation, Kaiser Supermarket, Frager’s with the Japanese bombing Crestview – (Gold) Ca- the Ohio State Highway Pa- Barbershop, Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill of Pearl Harbor on December Schmersal, Louis Crow, Cody Hardware, Grabill Country Sales leb Bagley, Branden Clayton, Hoehn, Jacob Hale trol, Findlay District and Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Sta- 7, 1941 and ended with the Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- Cody Meff erd, Ashley Bowen, GIRLS SOCCER: over 30 law enforcement tion, N&N, Quick Stop surrender of Germany and Hali Finfrock, Brooke Ripley, agencies in Northwest Ohio Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank Japan in 1945, “we the peo- Crestview – (Gold) Kenzi Leslie Skelton, Nevada Smith, Case, Kaitlin Hallfeldt, Lauren from the following counties: Save-A-Lot Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, ple of the USA” produced the Matteson Watts; (Silver) Zach Williams, Fulton, Lucas, De- Hoagland Pizza Pub following: 22 aircraft carriers, Schmid, Kara Strabbing; (Sil- Hicksville: Cline’s Market, Jellison, Adam Saylor fi ance, Henry, Wood, Put- Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The eight battleships, 48 cruisers, ver) Kylee Gent, Jada Preston, Hickory Hills Golf Course, Sail- Lincolnview – (Gold) Tyler Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 349 destroyers, 420 destroy- Bekka Tracey, Madison Trac- nam, Paulding, Hancock, ers, Shell Station, Lassus Handy Brant, Mikinzie Dull, Jacob Dandy, McDonald’s, H20, Senior Gas Station, Dollar General er escorts, 203 submarines, ey, Siera Wood Van Wert, Allen, and Har- Gibson, Bayley Tow, Colton Center 34 million tons of merchant Lincolnview – (Gold) Clar- din Counties participated. New Haven: Curves, Milan Snyder, Trevor Neate, Austin issa Clay, Julia Th atcher, Han- “Lights For Lives” was Melrose: Uncle Fudd’s Diner, Center, New Haven Branch Li- ships, 100,000 fi ghter air- Leeth, Ryanne Ducheney, Ab- nah McCleery, Brooke Schro- a multi-agency, multi-ju- Morning Star Convenience Store brary, Ken’s Meat Market, New craft , 98,000 bombers, 24,000 bie Enyart, Brooke Th atcher, transport aircraft , 58,000 eder, Autumn Proctor, Sydni risdictional, cooperative Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, Haven Bakery, Broadway Deli, Andrew Fickert, Austin Elick, Th atcher, Haley Pollock, Alli- Paterson Hardware, Richard’s trainer aircraft , 93,000 tanks, Alena Looser, Olivia Gor- enforcement campaign fo- The Landing Strip, Phil’s Diner, son Warnement; (Silver) Sa- Cooper Community Branch Li- Restaurant, New Haven Chamber 257,000 artillery pieces, man, Miah Katalenas, Trinity cused on offi cers activating 105,000 morters, 3,000,000 vannah Bigham, Lainie Jones, their overhead lights and brary, TrueValue Hardware Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s Welch, Noah Daeger, Th eresa Madison Gorman, Trinity machine guns, and 2,500,000 Kurtz; (Silver) Aex Rodriquez, stopping as many vehicles Paulding: Paulding Co. Carne- Pizza, Woodburn Hardware, military trucks. We put 16.1 Brown as possible to save as many gie Library, Chief, Corner Mar- Bob’s Restaurant, Woodburn Anna Gorman, Claira Rhoad- VOLLEYBALL: million men in uniform in lives as possible. It began on ket, Integrity Ford, Napa True Xpress, Country Oasis, and es, Brayden Farmer Crestview – (Gold) Mallo- the various armed services. Paulding – (Gold) Emilee November 20th at 6:00 a.m. Value, Maramart, Dollar Gener- Woodburn Branch Library, We invaded Africa, Sicily, It- ry Bowen, Brady Guest, Haley al, Dairy Queen, Holly Wood and Financial Partners Ringler, Lucas Arend, Dayton Helm, Tianna Rager, Macken- and lasted until November aly, won the battle for the At- nd Pracht, JoEllyn Salinas, Shay- zie Riggenbach, Courtney 22 at 6:00 a.m. lantic, planned and executed la Shepherd, Corbin Kohart, During the 48-hour op- Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net D-Day, marched across the Trigg, Claire Zaleski; (Silver) Caylin Johanns, Melissa Mar- Megan Hartman, Reghan Pacifi c and Europe, devel- tinez, Sean Jackson, Michael oped the atomic bomb and Waltmire Kohart, Simeon Shepherd; Lincolnview – (Gold) ultimately conquered Japan (Silver) Brooke Clemens Start signing up for and Germany. 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PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] We could also see some (Continued from page 1) German machine gun nests along the edge of the woods for weeks. Military banners and we shot them up pretty began being carried in to the good. center of the gym. Veterans Lt. Nelson called on the ra- stood to be recognized as dio and said his fuel was run- their branch of the service ning low and we should head was honored. for home. We told him to Woodlan presented a drop down to about 250mph check for the Honor Flight and start home and we would that students from Woodlan catch up with him. had raised money for. Final- Lt. Ames still had one ly, the high school principal, Mr. Kammeyer, gave a quick THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS rocket and he wanted to use it to a good advantage he spied speech and then people be- a building with a couple Ger- A NEW LADY AT THE WEST gan being dismissed. When By: Stan Jordan the program was over I asked man command cars hidden BEND NEWS We have been patrolling a sixth grade teacher from under a tree. So he shot his Householder, and Ashley er. Th e kindergartener sat over Calais area about every- Woodlan Elementary, Mrs. rocket into the building and By: Stan Jordan Vanhorn stood at attention down as the uniformed kid day. Th e Germans know that Gibson, “How do you think we raked the cars as well as we We have a new employ- in uniform as Army, Navy, put the wreath on the stand. when the invasion comes it the Veterans Day program could. All in all we had a very ee here at the WBN. Katrina Marines, Cost Guard, Air Th ere were banners will be in that area and they went?” she replied, “I thought good patrol. We are planning Muir was born in Bryan, OH Force soldiers. Th ey gave out and Color Guard march- have loaded that area with it was excellent and everybody on hitting the sack early. in 1990. Her parents are Kip roses and candy to all the ing. Th ere were 6th graders old tanks as well as the Tiger did their part wonderfully.” See ya and Billie Jo Dix and Debo- veterans. It was phenomenal on the stands. Soon they tanks. By: Bryan Chen ra McCague. Th ere are seven to be at that program. stood up and started singing We don’t know any more Veterans from all branch- children in the family. By: Abigail Elias along with the high school about D-day than anyone es of the service came to this She went to school here in Th e Veterans Day pro- choirs. Th ey sang songs for else. We have been getting in program. Th ey were hon- Antwerp. She was a member gram was so much fun! the Army, Navy, Marines, a lot of rockets, ammo, and ored, respected, fi lled with of the color guard while in Th ere was one part that re- Air Force, and Coast Guard. gasoline trucks. joy, a lot of them even cried. high school and she graduat- ally touched my heart. When Th en they thanked the veter- Th e Tiger tank has four Th ey got cookies and the fi ft h ed in 2009. we were singing the songs all ans for coming. inches of armored plate on grade kids were covered in She worked for four years the Veterans stood up when By: Jacob Kurtz the front, and the 75mm an American fl ag and stood at Kammeyer’s IGA, which it was their military song. At the Woodlan Elemen- shells just bounce off the up and down to make it look is now the River Street Mar- Once we started singing the tary School on November front of the tank. Th e allies as if the fl ag were waving in ket. While she was a clerk, Marines song this Veteran 10, 2014 they held a Veter- don’t have any weapon that the wind. she attended the University was in wheelchair and he ans Day program. Th e whole will knock that tank out from Th e students were very of Phoenix online. She grad- was raising his hand and two school was involved. Sixth the front. You have to knock a well-behaved at the program. GETTING EVEN uated with a degree in Psy- women helped him stand grade sang the songs of the track off or start it to burning Th e bands performed excel- chology. She also attended up! Th en he started crying. fi ve branches of the Unit- in the motor area. lently. It really was outstand- By: Stan Jordan Walden University online in I almost cried myself. I loved ed States Military, while the Th ere are four soldiers ing! Th e poems were beauti- Sam and Mabel were a Minneapolis, Minnesota and all the songs people sang! band played the music. Fift h in a German tank, and they ful. Th ey played the Army’s, middle aged couple who lived graduated with a degree in Th e elementary choir was grade held up the American are not allowed to exit the the Navy’s, Marine’s, Coast in the suburb and worked in Psychology. really good. Th e show choir fl ag. Miss Kowatch’s class did tank until it is burning. Even Guard’s, and the Air Force’s town. She married Adam Muir was really good too! I’m not a white table and also read the though it is out of commis- hymns while the children Sam would mention about in 2012. Th ey have a daughter just saying that because my book that goes along with it. sion it is still a nasty pill box, sang them. Students carried going on vacation, but Mabel Makenzie. Th ey are expecting brother was in it. Th e whole Th e elementary choir sang the it is not out of commission each branch of the services’ only said, “Let’s not go. Let’s another child next July. Adam program touched my heart! I song “American Tears”. Th en until fi re burns up the wiring banners as the songs were save our money and when we is employed at the Antwerp hope it did to yours too! the fi rst grade did a presen- and the hydraulic system. played. retire we can travel wherever Bank. Th ey live here in the I just wanted to thank the tation to honor all veterans Th e SS Panzer Division is Th e speakers did wonder- we want to.” So they worked Antwerp area. Her job here at people who came to this out- living and dead. Near the end their toughest soldiers and fully, as did the banner-hold- long and hard for retirement. the WBN is Marketing Man- standing program! We love of the program the Honor they have a number of those ers. Really, the whole thing Mabel came down with an ager. She will be working here to celebrate what our Veter- Society presented a check for Panzer divisions. Th is Calais was just extraordinary, beau- incurable condition and aft er at the offi ce and sometimes ans did for us so we did this the honor fl ight that the high area is protected by the tiger tiful, awesome, outstanding. a few weeks she passed away. on the road. program to say Th ank you! school and elementary school tanks. By: Mattie Reed At the Pearly Gates, Saint Katie, here at the WBN, we By: Leah K. Th omas raised money for. Th ey raised Th is morning we fl ew up Veterans Day is a day Peter told her she qualifi ed for welcome you aboard. November 10th was Vet- over $1800.00. around the LeHarve area. to honor the soldiers that heaven, but before she could See ya! erans Day at Woodlan Ele- Also sixth graders Mi- Th e docks and warfs are gone. fought for our freedom. Th e enter, she must be able to spell mentary. We had kids from chelle Yoder, Aidan Baugh- Th ey are useless as a harbor. Woodlan schools honored a common word. She agreed the Sixth grade greet the man, Bryan Chen, Collin When the bombers come THANK YOU the veterans by having a to that and she had to spell veterans as they came in. Th e Quaintance, Jesse Foust, and back from raid over the con- program. Th e program had the word ‘love.’ So, she was al- veterans got bags of candy Ella Palm, read their poems tinent and still have a load of I would like to thank the the fi rst graders singing a lowed to enter. She was a good and mints. Th e people who that they wrote in class. All bombs they dump them on students and staff of Wood- few songs for the veterans. worker and aft er a fashion she came got coff ee, water, and of the students wrote poems the harbor area over LeHarve. lan Primary School for hon- Th e little second graders did was working at the main gate cookies. As everyone came but only the best were read. Th e French people there oring us veterans and a spe- the little white table. Th ere like Saint Peter did. in we heard the Woodlan 7th Sixth graders Teven House- hate the Americans and the cial thanks to Addi Jehl for were six poems read to the Aft er a few short years, and 8th grade band and New holder wore the Coast Guard English and you can’t blame her nice letter written to me guests and two people read Sam died and he appeared Haven Middle School played uniform, Joshua Perkins wore them too much. in appreciation of my service. the names of active duty mil- at the main gate while Ma- with them. the Marines uniform, Lane We found a German ar- It’s because of kids like her itary. Th e sixth graders sang bel was on duty. Aft er a few When everyone was seat- Fox wore the Air Force uni- mored infantry out in the that made the sacrifi ce worth with the high school choir . greetings Mabel said, “I’ll bet ed we heard an introduction form, Caleb Quantince wore open. Boy, a jumbo rocket it. I am proud to have served Th e Elementary choir sang you really missed me when I from Mr. Chen, the principal. the Navy uniform, and Ash- just blew that half track to int he United States Marine “American Tears” with the was gone?” Th en a girl walked up and ley VanHorn wore the Army bits. We used up our rockets Corp from 1964-68. music teacher. It was an out- Sam said, “No, not really. told us to stand as we lis- uniform. and most of our ammo. We —Ron Woods, rageous event! Th e school Aft er you passed away, I mar- tened the choir sing “Th e Star Richard Loney a veteran left that meadow a mess of Payne made almost $2,000 for the ried that young nurse who Spangled Banner”. We had a spoke at the meditation part burning half tracks. Honor Flight program and took care of you at the hospi- few kids come in dressed up of the event. He spoke about MAD ANTS ACQUIRE DAHN- Shoey Koos was the one to tal. We did a lot of traveling, in uniforms carrying wreaths veterans with PTSD (Post TAY JONES give the check to the veter- Holiday Vendor, we bought a new house in for each branch of the mili- Traumatic Stress Disorder). an. Caleb Quintance, Josh Craft & Bake Sale Florida, and we had a sum- tary and a kindergartener in Th ank you to all of the vet- mer cottage in Canada. We Th e Fort Wayne Mad Perkins, Lane Fox, Teven Paulding Eagles Ants, presented by Lutheran front of them with a red fl ow- erans. 206 W Perry Street made a couple trips to New York City and a couple of Health Network, announced Sat., Dec. 13 2014 that they have acquired STEER TAGGING FOR 2015 10AM to 5PM trips to Los Angeles. Yes, we Dahntay Jones from the Wide selection of vendors, made a number of trips. I was PAULDING COUNTY JR. crafts and baked goodies for pretty busy.” available player pool. Jones FAIR your last minute Christmas Th is whole scene did not (6’6”, 225lbs) played for the SPECIAL shopping!! Food will be sit very well with Mabel. She Mad Ants during the 2007- Th e Paulding County Jr. available for breakfast and 08 season. Fair will be holding its annu- lunch. All sellers & buyers, said, “According to my sheet m Jones, an NBA veteran Ji ’s please donate a new hat or here, you are allowed to enter al steer tagging on Saturday, pair of mittens/gloves for local heaven, but you must be able out of Duke, has played for December 6th from 9:00-11:00 kids in need. Everyone that to spell a word for me.” several NBA teams in his a.m. at the fairgrounds. All donates gets a raf e ticket professional career including members planning to exhibit to win a gift basket! Sam replied, “Okay, I can Proceeds will help do that. What is the word?” four seasons with the Den- a steer(s) at the 2015 Paulding local families this And Mabel said, “Massa- ver Nuggets and three sea- County Fair MUST have their Christmas!! chusetts.” sons with the Indiana Pacers. animals(s) tagged on this date. 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EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 ple cause you to second-guess BLACK FRIDAY BRIGHTENS ANNUAL THANKSGIVING VOLLEYBALL MATCH AT OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY your worth. Nobody deserves MAC GYM that. As you can see, nothing Th anksgiving dinner good can come out of a toxic didn’t sit long for 18 basket- work environment. Too much ball teams that played in the of our lives are spent at work to “Black Friday” tournament deal with unacceptable treat- ment. Life is too short to put last week. Th e season’s fi rst our well-being in jeopardy. For MAC Gym event of the new those who feel that they cannot school year grew into fi ve di- escape, seek help outside the visions. Awards were present- work environment to ensure ed to the Berne Bears as they you are handling it in the best defeated Tinora in the 5th girls possible way. division 39-5; Napoleon won th TOXIC WORK ENVIRON- Jill Starbuck has 20 years of the 6 grade girls division 37- experience as a business writ- 13 over Crestview; Fairview MENT AFFECTS WELL-BE- er, editor, and market research upended Archbold 20-19 in ING analyst. She is a certifi ed health 6th grade boys play; 5th grade coach through the Integrative boys championship had Lima Th e Nurturing Well by: Jill Institute of Nutrition and a cer- Shawnee beat Spencerville Starbuck tifi ed running coach through the 24-20 and the fi nal event of Th e annual Th anksgiving Volleyball game between the 5th and 6th grades was played just be- Did you know that approx- Road Runners Club of Ameri- the day has Defi ance overtake fore Th anksgiving break… the winners and still champs… the teachers! imately 30% of our lives are ca. She is also the co-owner of Archbold 35-23. spent working? For some peo- a running business. She can be Th e teams participating SPORTS COLLECTION Have Something to sell? ple, they may spend even more reached at jillstarbuck@hot- SHOW JUST IN TIME FOR in the second annual Team Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less and only $.15 of their lives working. What’s mail.com. CHRISTMAS even more startling is that MAC fundraising event came for each additional word. from all over the area. Five an overwhelming majority of LOCAL CHARITIES NEED Saturday December the Americans hate their jobs. Ac- teams were from Indiana and YOUR HELP included: Fort Wayne Indian 20th, at the Hotel Fort Wayne cording to a survey conducted located at 305 E Washington by Gallup, 70% of participants Village Elementary; Berne; Center rd (exit 312a off of I-69) $10 Off hate their jobs. While many While we are all aware of New Haven; and two Leo the diffi cult economy and teams. Ohio teams travelled in Fort Wayne, Indiana there people can tolerate their jobs will be a sports card and col- Full Body Massage: out of necessity, some fi nd the uncertainty of the job from Archbold, Spencerville, market, local charities are Lima, Defi ance, Edgerton, lectibles show. Dealers from & themselves living a nightmare. the tri-state region will be in Given that so much of our lives having hard times too. Th e Fairview, Tinora, Napoleon, economy aff ects everyone attendance with sport and Hot Stone Massages: are spent working, such toxic Crestview, and two teams non-sport cards and collect- environments can take a dra- and especially not-for-prof- from Antwerp. ibles. Featured will be vintage Carla’s Cut-N-Curl matic toll on a person in many its that depend on the gen- Th e next tournament will and new singles, hobby boxes ways. erosity of individual donors be the Santa Slam Tourna- and supplies. 419-258-2829 1. Alters mood. Working for much of their operating ment on December 20. Infor- Attendance is free and the $10 Off Marsha Cross, Licensed Massage Therapist in a toxic environment creates budget. Every day they are mation can be found at www. public is invited to attend. an enormous amount of anxi- fi nding new ways to do more macgymohio.com Please feel free to bring your ety and stress. As a result, very with less. When dollars are items in for appraisal. For more Are you pregnant? A new mom? little enjoyment, excitement, few and prices are high, our information please contact Bri- or happiness occurs at work. 46 TEAMS - MAC WINTER local New Haven organiza- LEAGUES BEGIN an Mayne at 260-824-4867 or Work becomes a dismal, dark tions need you. You are the mcscardscomics@adamswells. Hands of Hope place. ones who will keep their com or on Facebook at Fort is here to provide hope and help to any 2. Causes a sense of pow- Th e third annual MAC doors open, their shelves Wayne Baseball Card Show. Services we pregnant woman or family with a child erlessness. Constant work Gym boys and girls win- one year old or younger. stocked, and their clients offer include: pressures create a sense of pow- ter basketball leagues begin Let West Bend News an- Free and confi dential pregnancy testing • Educational classes erlessness, especially when an and members provided for. Material assistance through our baby store, including diapers, cribs, and car seats Please consider making an Saturday. Th is year brings nounce your engagement, employer ignores, interrupts, All services are completely free and available Open: Mon. 2-7PM extra mile gift to your favor- a new record 46 basketball wedding or anniversary. It’s or threatens you. Th is sense of teams to Antwerp weekly for only $6 per column for the to anyone who is pregnant or has an infant. & Fri. 9AM -2PM powerlessness can creep into ite charity this year. It will Located at 1030 West Wayne Street, Suite A Paulding, Please call 419-399-2447 if we surely be appreciated. six Saturday’s and a seventh photo and the announce is everyday matters. news (free). in the Samaritan Center across form the hospital can help provide hope for you. 3. Aff ects health. Contin- Th e Power House Youth week for tournament fi nals. ual toxic exposure can cause Center, 830 Main Street Games will be played 8:30 long-term eff ects such as de- New Haven, IN 46774, 260- a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each week ST. ROSE SCHOOL CEL- pression. Some people become 493-3880. on the two courts at the EBRATES FIRST YEAR IN consumed by issues at work New Haven Food Bank, MAC Gymnasium and af- NEW HOME and face insomnia. In turn, 800 Green Street New Hav- ternoons at the two Antwerp constant stress and lack of sleep en, IN 46774, 260-749-2163 Local School gymnasiums. By: Jill Starbuck causes exhaustion. Exhaustion (for assistance) League dates include: De- In November 2013, the can weaken the immune sys- www.newhavenbulletin.com cember 6, 13, January 3, 10, tem, causing frequent illnesses. St. Joseph of Lima School Th ese are just a few of the ways 11, 17, with single elimina- students, staff , parents, a toxic environment can aff ect CHRISTMAS WALK IN tion tournaments beginning and community made a big health. PAULDING January 24 and fi nals on Jan- move. Th ey said goodbye 4. Disrupts relationships. uary 31. Sandwiched in the to a 100-year-old school Oft en, people who work in such Th e Paulding United league dates will be a Santa building and entered their environments have a hard time Methodist Church will host Slam tournament December new home, which was the leaving work troubles at the its annual Christmas Walk 20. former Monroeville School. offi ce. Th erefore, their anxiety will be held on Sunday, De- With more interest in In comparison, the new stretches into the evening and cember 14, from 5:00 until the leagues there are more home represents a castle, weekend hours. Constant stress 8:00 p.m. divisions this year. 3rd grade creates a stressful home, mak- fi lled with new opportu- Th e church and fellow- boys, 4th grade boys and 4th nities, a media center, a ing it hard for anyone to relax. ship hall along with fi ve 5. Creates self-doubt. In grade girls will play in ad- gymnasium, more room for homes will be decorated for th many toxic work environ- dition to our standard 5 expansion, and its very own your enjoyment. and 6th grade boys and girls chapel, among other new ments, the culprit is the manag- For more information er or somebody you may not be divisions. Paulding, Wayne amenities. With the move, or if you have any ques- able to avoid easily. Th ey may Trace, and Antwerp contin- tions, please contact Louella the school system became belittle, blame, or mistreat their ue to be the staple teams for St. Rose of Lima School, coworkers. Th ese types of peo- Th omas at 419-399-3547 or the church offi ce. the gym with Tinora, De- home of the Archers. fi ance, Butler Eastside and A year later, the St. Rose Defiance County Fairgrounds Woodlan right there as well. of Lima School community New teams this year will has much to be thankful Christmas Cruise-Thru travel from Hamilton and for. Th ey took the oppor- & Holiday Festival New Haven, Indiana as well tunity to celebrate on No- Th is picture is of Iesten Roe and Mrs. Hoff man collecting 530 North Main, Hicksville, OH 43526 as Crestview, Fairview, and vember 25 in grand style food baskets to be blessed. Dec. 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14 from 6-9PM Delphos, Ohio. with a day full of activities. grouped by specifi c colors. local food pantry. Th ey also Fairgrounds are decorated with Christmas Lights & Displays of all kinds! For detailed schedule in- Th e day began with mass Wearing tie-dyed shirts made ornaments for the St. formation on this league, up- Decorated Farm Implements, Buildings & BIG Grandstand! Music will Play! where Father Dino bless- they had made on a previ- Rose Parish Giving Tree. coming tournaments or oth- ed food items that would ous family day, each family Other ongoing and upcom- Don’tD ’t Miss Mi Out O t on thithis er upcoming leagues visit the be used in family Th anks- enjoyed various activities ing projects include collect- Holiday Extravaganza! MAC Gym website at www. giving meals. Aft er mass, throughout the day. A fa- ing shoes for Haiti and do- Park your car and come inside the heated multipurpose building - Where you can also catch macgymohio.com parents and guests enjoyed a ride on the lighted horsedrawn carriage! Let Ethan take you on a nostalgic ride around the vorite activity of the day nating items for the Hope fairgrounds while listening to the clip clop of Nell & Bill’s hooves! doughnuts and coff ee in was enjoying a Th anksgiv- Clinic in Decatur, IN. Each night: the school cafeteria. Next, ing meal with all staff , com- Th ese are just a few ex- everyone joined together plete with Th anksgiving amples of the way St. Rose View the giant village and train display • Enjoy food, beverage & holiday crafters HAVE A WEDDING, to watch a slide show in the • Get your picture taken with Santa! favorites: turkey, noodles, School off ers Th anks and ENGAGEMENT school’s media center that mashed potatoes & gravy, Giving. On a daily basis, Friday and Saturday Nights: OR ANNIVERSARY? highlights the move from Sit a spell and listen to the LIVE Entertainment provided by the local musicians. fruit, and dinner roll. the school strives to honor the St. Joseph School to the While the school com- its motto: “We Build Saints December 6 & 12, two of Santa’s LIVE Reindeer will be visiting us, too! Let your friends and St. Rose School. munity gave thanks for and Academic Excellence.” neighbors know for You do NOT want to miss this Th e rest of the day cen- many things, they also fo- To learn more about St. Limited Time Event! FREE in the tered on Family Day, which cused on giving. Students Rose of Lima School, visit Admission: Freewill Offering West Bend News. is a day once a month where provided nonperishable http://strosemonroeville. (pictures are extra) (Proceeds to benefi t fairground building improvements) students form “families” food items to donate to the org/ or call 260-623-3447. among all grades and are PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] PAULDING COUNTY COM- Senior Center, explaining their plans CLOSE GAME FOR WAYNE and time away from work if WARRIORS FALL TO BULLDOGS IN SEASON OPENER to stone an area that would park fi ve to MISSIONERS MEETING six agency-owned vehicles. Ms. Yeutter TRACE GIRLS they or someone in their fami- MINUTES 11/17/14 announced the resignation of a staff ly contracts the fl u,” comment- member. She discussed options to fi ll Th e Lady Raiders took on ed Dan Barnes, CEO of Fam- th the vacancy. Ms. Yeutter thanked the Th is 17 day of November, 2014, the Commissioners for the recent addition the Lady Cougars on Satur- ilyWize. “Families who are Board of County Commissioners met of outside lighting at the Senior Center. day, November 29. It was the unable to aff ord proper medi- in regular session with the following Rob Goshia and Randy Ruge, members present: early season thriller game for cal coverage need support from Paulding County Hospital – Mr. community partners to stay Roy Klopfenstein, Fred Pieper, and Goshia presented the 2015 budget for the Wayne Trace team. Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Tony Zart- the Paulding County Hospital. He Raider Nation began healthy and fi nancially stable.” man reviewed the balance sheet and the Individuals can apply to ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: burning up the court early revenue/expense statement. Mr. Ruge receive a free fl u shot vouch- Warrants documented as 212027 reviewed the capital budget report, on, easily doubling the Van through 212134 for County Bills were denoting various departments and Wert team in just the fi rst er by visiting the FamilyWize approved and certifi ed to the County their anticipated equipment purchases quarter. Th e second quarter website (www.FamilyWize. Auditor for payment. projected for the next three years. Mr. org). Th e vouchers have been IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- Ruge noted that for the fi rst time in its was nearly reversed with Van ING THE 2014 ANNUAL APPRO- history, the Paulding County Hospital Wert turning the tables and provided by Walgreens as part PRIATION (FUND 134): will seek contributions for the purchase fi nishing the half at 28-24 and of a nationwide program with Th e Board of County Commission- of equipment for the radiology depart- the U.S. Department of Health ers does hereby direct the County Audi- ment. Th ey plan to purchase a Diamond the Raiders only hold the lead tor to amend the 2014 Annual Appro- Instrumentarium Mammography and by a small amount. and Human Services (HHS), priation by appropriating the following Fuji Mammo CR machine. Mr. Goshia which helps to make fl u shots in the County Court Special Projects Coming back from half- reported the hospital had been using time, the Van Wert team was available to people without Fund (Fund 134): an outside billing service until recent- 134-001-00001/County Court Spe- ly when they brought the billing back back in action and deliver- health insurance coverage and cial Projects/Other Expenses in-house. He estimates there are 1,200 ing score aft er score. Wayne who are unable to aff ord a fl u AMOUNT: $24,750.00 people in Paulding County who are MEETING NOTES OF AP- Trace was still scoring, just shot through the program. In still uninsured. Both Mr. Ruge and addition to the free fl u shot POINTMENTS: Mr. Goshia squelched the rumors that not as much as the Cougars’ Marsha Yeutter, Paulding County the Paulding County Hospital is being 32 second half points. vouchers, which are available Senior Center – Ms. Yeutter was excit- ‘sold’ to a larger medical group. on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served ed to report she had recently received Van Wert’s Riley Jones Kevin Hanenkratt – Mr. Hanen- basis while supplies last, every- an unexpected check from an estate kratt provided an update on the water was pushing points from the for an amount that will almost cover status at the old JFS building. He also 3 point line with nine alto- one visiting the website (www. the cost of repair on the Senior Center requested the Commissioners look at gether. But the top scorer of FamilyWize.org) can get a free furnace. She also noted the old van has the old Law Library and Common Pleas FamilyWize prescription sav- sold through govdeals.com. Ms. Yeut- Adult Probation buildings to determine the game wasn’t on the Cou- ter reported her 2015 budget has been the best way to control the water usage gar team, it was Erin Mohr ings card for savings up to 75% completed. She then shared a short in the buildings. off cost of their prescription video of the parking situation at the with 21 for the Raiders. Th e game fi nished 48-56 medication. with the Cougars taking the “FamilyWize has existing DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES win. 25 turnovers were a big relationships with many fam- 15193 Rd. 45 factor in this game for Wayne ilies and individuals who can benefi t from the free access New Haven’s Treve Kraner blocks Andrew Krahn’s shot in Antwerp, Ohio 45813 Trace, compared with 19 for the home team. to fl u vaccinations the vouch- the fi rst quarter with Brandon Washington helping from be- 419-258-2512 Score by the Quarter: er program was designed to hind. More pictures at westbendnews.net 419-506-1902 WT – 19 9 10 10=48 provide,” said Brad Wasson, It didn’t take long for the great for the Warriors to VW – 7 17 15 17=56 Walgreens group vice presi- Bulldogs to gain an early lead overcome even with the scor- Mulch Colors: Scorers of the Game: dent. “Over the past fi ve years, over the Warriors. Th e boys ing spree at the end, giving Red, Brown, and Gold; Wayne Trace – Erin Mohr we’ve distributed more than 1 basketball game began at New Haven the fi rst win of NEW COLOR: BLACK million vouchers nationwide, 21; Shayna Temple 10 7:30 p.m. in Woodlan’s clos- the season. Black Dirt and Small Gravel. Van Wert – Erin Morrow helping to respond to the needs Everything is in Bulk est competition. Th is game Score by the Quarter: 19; Emma Kohn 16 of the communities we serve, NH – 21 17 20 13=71 while also improving immuni- took place the day before Woodlan – 7 8 16 18=49 zation rates during fl u season.” Th anksgiving on Wednesday, SANTA’S MAIL BOX IS UP IN WALGREENS, UNITED WAY November 26 at the Warrior Scorers of the Game: OF PAULDING COUNTY & Th e families and individu- ANTWERP als who are eligible to receive a basketball court. New Haven – Crowe 5, FAMILYWIZE TEAM UP free fl u shot voucher are subject New Haven took an early Shearer 2, Westrick 13, B. to the terms and conditions on lead at 9-0 before Woodlan Washington 2, Stevenson 9, FamilyWize Community the voucher. posted any to the scoreboard C. Washington 4, Moehler Service Partnership and Unit- “At FamilyWize we believe with only 5 minutes left in 5, Rudolph 11, Workman 6, ed Way of Paulding Coun- that stronger, healthier and the fi rst quarter. By the end Kraner 3 ty are dedicated to building happier people make healthier of the half it was 38-15. Th e Woodlan – Moses 16, strong communities through and better communities and Warrior boys struggled to get Jones 5, Fancher 8, O’Hara 6, better health. FamilyWize has we are thrilled to be working in rebound territory aft er the Hahn 4, Gerig 4, Louden 2, been selected to help distrib- with Walgreens to help provide shots. Gustin 4 ute 1,000 free fl u shot vouchers greater access to fl u vaccina- On Saturday night, No- provided by Walgreens. Th e New Haven’s basketball tions,” stated Mr. Barnes. team has a new coach aft er vember 29th, Woodlan vouchers are for families and About FamilyWize Com- individuals who are uninsured legendary Al Gooden moved played host to Bellmont. It munity Service Partnership on to another school. Bruce was a narrow loss for the or underinsured, and other- Th e FamilyWize Commu- wise unable to aff ord a fl u shot Stephens, who has coached Warriors, 51-54. nity Service Partnership was alongside Gooden for 18 Score by the Quarter: without the voucher. established in 2005 to help all years, is taking the reigns for Bellmont – 13 18 15 8=54 Th e fl u can have signifi cant people get the medicine they impact on the lives of many the Bulldogs. Woodlan – 3 19 13 16=51 need. Th e FamilyWize pre- Scorers of the Game: individuals, especially those scription savings card is the Th e fi rst night looked Bellmont – Ainsworth with lower income and/or who only program of its kind to good for Stephens as his team are either underinsured or not pass through 100 percent of its pulled the game off in a sub- 8, Selking 10, Okoniewski insured. Th e Centers for Dis- negotiated discounts direct- stantial way. 4, Hall 9, Treney 9, Baker 2, ease Control and Prevention ly to cardholders. Th e card is Th e second half was better Bauer 12 reports parents spend between accepted at more than 60,000 for the home team with Tris- Woodlan – Moses 2, Jones $300 to $4,000 in medical ex- pharmacies nationwide, in- ton Moses leading the team 20, Fancher 21, O’Hara 3, penses and miss an estimated cluding CVS, Walgreens, on the scoreboard. Hahn 3, Gerig 2 11 to 73 hours of work when Rite Aid, Kmart, Target and One thing that can be their children get the fl u. Walmart. For more informa- said for Woodlan, Coach Did you know you can Do you have a question Pole. 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Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 MAURICE CLARETT VISITS THE 21st CENTURY AFTER coli, fruit, milk vy; ELEM: french fries, corn follow up to the much laud- HAVE BREAKFAST WITH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT WAYNE TRACE JR/SR HIGH 12/8 – Grilled chicken on dinner roll w/butter, fruit, ed 2009 release,”How Big SANTA whole grain bun, carrots & milk; JH/HS: Chef salad; Can You Get?: Th e Music of celery, fruit, milk Pizza sub or Grilled chicken Cab Calloway.” Bring your camera and 12/9 – Hot dog on whole sandwich w/salad bar Big Bad Voodoo Daddy appetite and have breakfast grain bun, baked beans, cel- 12/9 – Tacos w/meat, was made famous with no- with Santa at the New Ha- ery & carrots, fruit snacks, cheese & iceberg lettuce, table singles, “Go Daddy-O”, ven Park Center where you fruit, milk black beans w/salsa, fruit, “You & Me & the Bottle can enjoy “all you can eat” Oakwood Elementary milk; JH/HS: Chef salad; Makes 3 Tonight,” and “Mr. pancakes, sausage, apple- Breakfast: Pizza sub or Grilled chicken Pinstripe Suit” is known sauce, juice, milk & coff ee 12/3 – Breakfast pizza, sandwich w/salad bar for their swinging styles on Saturday, December 13, juice/fruit, milk of the ‘40s and ‘50s com- 2014 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. 12/4 – Breakfast burrito, ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL plete with Rat Pack lingo Join us for a fun fi lled juice/fruit, milk LUNCH MENU 12/3 – 12/9 and zoot suits. Rattle Th em morning and meet Santa. 12/5 – Assorted cereal, Bones urges their millions For questions, contact the juice/fruit, milk 12/3 – Cheeseburger on of fans worldwide to shake Park offi ce at 749-2212. 12/8 – Warm cinnamon bun, carrots w/dip, mixed and move to their inimitable www.newhavenbulletin.com roll, juice/fruit, milk fruit, milk; PLUS: Salad bar grooves while also expand- 12/9 – Mini pancakes, 12/4 – Chicken fajitas, ing their horizons forward NEW HAVEN CHRISTMAS juice/fruit, milk baked fries, orange smiles, with new musical inspira- TREE LIGHTING IN CANAL Former Ohio State Univer- cessful life, career and future. Oakwood Elementary tion and infl uence. Alter- milk; PLUS: Salad bar LANDING PARK sity running back, Maurice Clarett blamed his down- Lunch: 12/5 – Hodge podge piz- natively, the intensity of the Clarett, visited with the 21st fall on hanging out with the 12/3 – Salisbury steak, Calloway project helped the za, veggie juice, applesauce, Bring your family and Century aft er school program wrong people. Clarett shared whole grain roll, whipped milk; PLUS: Salad bar band further hone it’s ability at Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High his signature phrase: “Show potatoes, gravy, romaine to honor the great musicians join us in downtown New 12/8 – Chicken nuggets, Haven as they celebrate com- School. Clarett, a star run- me your friends, and I’ll show mix salad, fruit, milk baked fries, apple, milk; and music of the past while ning back who helped elevate you your future.” 12/4 – Cheese cup, tostil- pushing the genre forward munity festivities on Friday, PLUS: Salad bar December 12th. Santa will the Buckeyes to a national Staff and students had a la chips, green beans, carrot 12/9 – Sloppy joe on bun, through interpretation and championship in 2002, urged great time and everyone left stix, fruit, milk vision. Leader Scotty Morris arrive by fi re truck down- green beans, orange smiles, town on Broadway where he students to use the resources with an autographed Maurice 12/5 – Cheese pizza, ro- milk; PLUS: Salad bar has called that experience around them to build a suc- Clarett photograph. maine mix salad, three bean “Th e greatest musical edu- will stop in front of Canal salad, fruit, milk cation possible, and one that Landing Park and light the BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY Christmas tree. Santa will PEVS BREAKFAST & LUNCH 12/8 – Chicken nuggets, 12/8 – Hamburger on again solidifi ed the brother- whole grain bun, romaine IN CONCERT AT NIS- hood of the band.” then head to the New Hav- MENUS 12/3 – 12/9 whipped potatoes w/gravy, WONGER PERFORMING en Depot where he will meet dinner roll, celery w/ranch lettuce & tomato, oven pota- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy toes, fruit, milk ARTS CENTER is a featured “Dinner And A with children from 5:30-7:30 JH/HS Breakfast: dip OR Salad bar w/meat, p.m. At that time, Santa will vegetables & salads, garlic 12/9 – Chicken strip Show” event. Willow Bend 12/3 – Ham, egg & cheese wrap, corn romaine lettuce, Celebrate a new year of Country Club features the travel over to Ruhl Furniture croissant, juice/fruit, milk breadstick, milk music in big band style at the and draw the winners of 12/9 – Oriental chick- fruit, milk Prime Rib Buff et for all tick- 12/4 – French toast slic- Niswonger Performing Arts eted guests. Seating is lim- several diff erent giveaways. es, sausage links, juice/fruit, en salad, toasted sesame Mark your calendars and WT LOCAL SCHOOL BREAK- Center with the high-ener- ited. For more information, milk dressing, eggroll, tomatoes, gy and swank sounds of Big plan to join us for the com- rice krispy bar OR Assorted FAST & LUNCH MENUS call 419-238-0111 or go on- 12/5 – Sausage gravy w/ Bad Voodoo Daddy. Th ese line at www.NPACVW.org. munity festivities on Friday, entree items, pickles slices, 12/3 – 12/9 th biscuits, juice/fruit, milk masters of contemporary Supporting sponsors are December 12 in downtown 12/8 – Breakfast pizza, oven fried potatoes, milk swing launched the 1990’s New Haven. Paulding Elementary Breakfast: Dark Horse Productions, sausage, bacon & egg, juice/ craze for classic Ameri- Brewed Expressions, Lin- www.newhavenbulletin.com fruit, milk Breakfast: 12/3 – Mini pancakes, can dance music and they 12/3 – Breakfast pizza, sausage, juice, milk coln Printing, iHeart Media, 12/9 – Egg & sausage will bring their robust ret- Times Bulletin Media and burritos, salsa, juice/fruit, juice/fruit, milk 12/4 – Cheese omelet w/ Visit us on the web at ro sound to the Niswonger Willow Bend Country Club. www.westbendnews.net milk 12/4 – Breakfast burrito, toast, juice, milk stage on Saturday, February JH/HS Lunch: juice/fruit, milk 12/5 – Fruit stick, juice, 21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Present- 12/3 – Idaho nachos w/ 12/5 – Assorted cereal, milk ed by Westwood Behavioral potatoes, meat & cheese, juice/fruit, milk 12/8 – Sausage pizza, Health Center, Inc, their breadstick OR Chicken que- 12/8 – Warm cinnamon juice, milk unique creation of swing sadilla, refried beans, top- roll, juice/fruit, milk 12/9 – Egg & cheese muf- and jazz oriented sound Sounds pings: salsa, banana peppers 12/9 – Mini pancakes, fi n, juice, milk appeals to a wide audience of the & sour cream, milk juice/fruit, milk Lunch: of listeners looking for that 12/4 – BBQ pork w/bun, Paulding Elementary 12/3 – HS: BBQ rib sand- zing-fi lled edge of some- pickles, potato soup, crack- Lunch: wich; ELEM: Pizza burger Season thing diff erent. We DARE ers, carrots OR Big Daddy 12/3 – Cheesy bread sandwich, tator tots, peas you to stay in your seat when Saturday, Dec. 6th w/marinara sauce, green & carrots, fruit, milk; JH/ pizza slice, seasoned corn, this Biggest Baddest band 6PM-8PM juice box, milk beans, fruit, milk HS: Chef salad; Pizza sub or takes the stage. Held at Riverside Christian Church, Antwerp 12/5 – General Tso chick- 12/4 – Chicken nuggets, Pretzel w/cheese w/salad bar Th is year marks the 22nd en, chicken tortilla wrap, whipped potatoes w/gravy, 12/4 – BBQ pork sand- anniversary of Big Bad Voo- • 6:00 - 6:45 ...... Comfort Food Buffet (free-will) lettuce, deli roasters OR Sal- corn, whole grain bread, wich, sweet potato fries, doo Daddy’s remarkable ar- • 7:00 - 8:00 ...Sound of the Season Concert Line up ad bar w/meat, vegetables fruit, milk peas, fruit, milk; JH/HS: rival onto the music scene. In Prize Raffle • 50/50 Drawing 12/5 – Fish on whole Chef salad, pizza sub or & salads, garlic breadstick, its fi rst years, having secured “In the past 2 years, Hearts & Hands provided milk grain bun, salad, fresh broc- Grilled chicken sandwich their legendary residency at school supplies to more than 200 kids in our w/salad bar school district! The need just keeps growing!!!” Music the Derby nightclub in Los 12/5 – Pizza, romaine let- Provided By: Angeles, they reminded the Hearts & Hands is the tuce salad, fruit, milk; JH/ Riverside Band Vinyl & Canvas world in the middle of the organization that among other HS: Chef salad; Pizza sub or Shull Family Indoor & Outdoor Signs & Banners grunge era, that it was still things offers the Antwerp School Cheeseburger sandwich w/ cool to swing, big band style. Supply project. ALL proceeds Clem Family salad bar West Bend Printing & Publishing Today the high energy nine raised during this event will Steiner Family 12/8 – Popcorn chicken, 419-258-2000 piece ensemble continues benefit Hearts & Hands program! Foust Family HS: mashed potatoes w/gra- the party and takes things to the next level with the release Want to Volunteer? Donate? Contact Us & Like us on Facebook! of “Rattle Th em Bones”, the PO Box 203, Antwerp, OH 45813 • Courtney Shull, Founder • 419-506-1360

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Nomi- Dysinger, and Weston Sinn; Nick Mansfi eld, Haley Saylor, main authorization for repairs. *For over the rail add $100 nees were: 10th graders Seth Yenser, and Daron Showalter. 7th grader Tyce Homier; Cory Th ompson, Sam Nick- 8th graders Emily Williams, ols, and Blaine Jerome; 11th nää‡Î™™‡ÓäÇ£ÊUÊNorth on US Hwy. 127, 1255 N. Williams St., *>Տ`ˆ˜}ÊUÊÜÜÜ°ÃÌގi“>ˆ˜V iÛÞ°Vœ“ PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] COOPER FARMS DONATES TO CHALLENGED HIGHER this program would have per- Don’t wait to question, WT 2014 SPELLING & GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNERS formed in previous years like comment or enroll. Today’s 2008 when margins dropped market conditions can turn from $8 to $3 in just three on a dime, aff ecting both pro- months.) Th e online resource ducers and consumers. Th is is on a secure website that can program aff ects us all. be accessed by computer, mo- Steven Maurer is the State bile phone or tablet, 24 hours Executive Director for US- a day, seven days a week. DA’s Farm Service Agency in Everyone can share com- Ohio. To learn more about the ments and help shape the Margin Protection Program Margin Protection Program for dairy, contact your Coun- for the future. According ty’s Farm Service Agency. to statistics, more than 90 percent of dairy farms are MAD ANTS & PENN STA- family-owned and operat- TION PRESENT COATS FOR ed, oft en by multiple gener- KIDS NIGHT Wayne Trace Jr. High host- and winner: Catie Strable. ations. USDA is committed ed its annual school spelling Th e winning word was ‘por- to supporting family farmers Th e Fort Wayne Mad bee on November 26th. Mrs. trait’, and other words in the and creating strong opportu- Ants, presented by the Lu- Kim Miller is pictured with fi nal round included ‘sesame’, nities for the next generation theran Health Network, is runner-up: Hannah Wilhelm, ‘duvet’, and ‘gambol’. of dairy farmers. But we need partnering with Penn Station an amazing turn out for the Challenged Higher Drop to hear from producers and to support the local Coats for event with over 50 attendees. In Center of Van Wert, OH the public about how best to Kids drive this winter. Pictured here are Megan received a turkey dona- make the Margin Protection Join the Mad Ants and Sanderson (left ) of Chal- tion from Cooper Farms Program work for everyone. Penn Station for a special lenged Higher, and Kacy just in time for their annual American agriculture has Coats for Kids Night at the Wagner (right) of Cooper Th anksgiving Dinner held a long and proud history of Mad Ants game on Sunday, Farms, Van Wert, OH. on November 20. Th ey had providing historic bounty December 7th to donate a new and economic benefi t to the or gently used winter coat. whole society. Th is Farm Bill For every coat donated, par- USDA URGES DAIRY the diff erence between the and its provisions ensure that ticipants will receive a free PRODUCERS TO CHOOSE price of milk and feed costs — for the future. ticket to that night’s game PROTECTIONS falls below the levels of cover- Submit comments via AND a certifi cate for a free age selected by participating the regulations.gov website 8” Hot Grilled Sub at Penn By: Ohio Farm Service dairy producers. at http://go.usa.gov/GJSA or Station. Agency, State Executive Di- However, this safety net is send them by mail to: Dan- Th e Mad Ants will take on rector, Steven D. Maurer not automatic. Dairy produc- ielle Cooke, Special Programs the Westchester Knicks at the In modern agriculture, ers must visit their Farm Ser- Manager, Price Support Divi- Allen County War Memorial there is much we can control, vice Agency offi ce to enroll sion, FSA, USDA, STOP 0512, Coliseum on the Coats for but two dynamics remain be- before December 5 to lock in 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Kids Night. Doors will open Th e Wayne Trace Junior Winner Catie Strable is pic- yond our reach: weather and these protections for 2014 and Washington, DC, 20250- to the public at 4:00 p.m. High School students recent- tured with Mrs. Kerry Guda- markets. Th e unpredictability 2015. For $100 dairy produc- 0512. Although enrollment in and the game will tip-off at ly participated in the Nation- kunst, and runner up Lucy of both, and sudden chang- ers can cover 90 percent of the Margin Protection Pro- 5:00 p.m. Penn Station and al Geography Bee. Th is year’s Stoller. es in either, can disrupt any their production at $4 mar- gram ends December 5, 2014, the Mad Ants thank fans in bee was a hard fought battle Look for dates of the re- family farming operation. gin swings. With aff ordable comments will be accepted advance for their coat dona- between several students. gional bees in early 2015. Ohio dairy producers incremental premiums, they until December 15, 2014. tions. know these dynamics fi rst- can cover $8 margin swings. hand. Th e 2014 Farm Bill Dairy producers not sure of how the Margin Protec- ing County Prosecutor to discuss ing Historical Society. Initial terms help with a preschooler’s ill mother Farm Lease: provides a safety net, in the legal matters. Th e motion was sec- are three years, two years, and one during his bus route. Resolution to award Jeremy form of the new Margin Pro- tion Program works or what onded by Mr. Fred Pieper. All mem- year, respectively. Since its incep- • FFA Students Estee Miller and Goyings, the highest bidder, a three it means, should contact the bers voting yea. tion in 2008, the Courthouse Her- Kortney Th omas, competed at the year Gorman Family Trust Schol- tection Program for dairy, so At 8:18 a.m. all members pres- itage Fund’s principal has grown to 2014 FFA National Convention in arship Farm Lease at $268.00 per that when unforeseen swings Farm Service Agency or OSU ent agreed to adjourn the executive $34,475.00, which has resulted in Louisville, KY on October 30, and acre/51.3 tillable acres/per year for in markets occur, dairy pro- Extension. USDA’s online re- session and go into regular session. $1,724.00 in earnings (at 5%). Th e earned a gold rating and placed 5th 3 years. source also can help. Go to IN THE MATTER OF A SUP- Courthouse Heritage Fund Trust- in the Nation in their division. Personnel Recommendations ducers are better protected PLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ees will approve fund distribution • Mrs. Ellie Barns, Mr. Ron by the Superintendent: and family businesses remain www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, (FUND 001-015): based on a request submitted by the Burt, and Mrs. Sandy Dobbeleare Personnel: type in operation data and Th e Board of County Commis- Board of County Commissioners are speaking in regards to the Clyde Resolution to approve the fol- strong. sioners does hereby authorize and that defi nes a project or expense Burt artwork in the Administration lowing personnel items eff ective Th e Margin Protection explore price projections direct the County Auditor to make that will preserve the historical her- Conference Room. for the remainder of the 2014-2015 Program for dairy, was creat- and market scenarios to de- a Supplemental Appropriation for itage of the Paulding County Court- Treasurer’s Report: school year: termine how the program the following: house. Th e Trustees will have the fi - A. Regular Monthly Items (At- A. Approval of a one-year lim- ed in this Farm Bill to shield FROM: Pay-In #104626 nal decision on whether the project tachments A & B) ited contract for Jamye Jones, 1.5 against when the margin — works. (Th e website also al- TO: 001-015-00010/General or expense meets the requirements (1) Approval of minutes of the hour/5 days per week, Paulding El- lows anyone to compare how Fund/Election Board/Salaries/Pre- of the fund. Regular Board of Education meet- ementary Aide, eff ective November cinct Workers Judge Suzanne Rister – Coun- ing of October 21, 2014. 4, 2014. Step 0. AMOUNT: $1,321.52 ty Court Judge Rister met with the (2) Approval of the amended B. Approval of a one-year lim- IN THE MATTER OF AP- Commissioners to update them on minutes of the Special Board of ited contract for Joann Bail, 3.5 Stoller-Dunham PAULDING COUNTY COM- PROVAL OF THE SOLID WASTE the progress on the County Court Education meeting of October 29, hours/5 days per week, Oakwood Insurance Agency, Inc. MISSIONERS MEETING MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE Annex roof. She also reported Mr. 2014. Elementary Aide, eff ective Novem- FOR THE JOINT SOLID WASTE Jason Turnbull is the new County When Life Happens, (3) Approval of fi nancial reports ber 10, 2014. Step 0. MINUTES 11/12/14 MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF Court Probation Offi cer. and bills for October 2014. C. Approval of a one-year lim- We’ve Got You Covered. DEFIANCE, FULTON, PAULD- (4) Approval of Investment Led- ited contract for Kathleen Hawkins, Home • Auto • Life • Health Th is 12th day of November, 2014, ING, AND WILLIAMS COUN- PAULDING EXEMPTED ger for October 2014. 7 hours/2 days per week, Paulding the Board of County Commission- TIES, OHIO: Administrator Reports: Middle School Aide, eff ective No- Business Church • Annuity ers met in regular session with the Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code VILLAGE SCHOOLS BOARD A. Superintendent’s Report vember 10, 2014. Step 0. following members present: Section 3734.55, the Joint District MEETING MINUTES • Paulding Elementary was re- D. Approval of the following Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfen- Policy Committee has updated a cently recognized as a High Prog- one-year limited extra-curricular stein, Fred Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Solid Waste Management Plan for 11/18/14 ress School of Honor and School of contracts, pending records: Clerk the Joint District on October 23, Promise by the Ohio Department of Jeanne Windsor – HS Science ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: 2014; and the Joint District requests Education. Olympia Advisor, 5.0, 5 yr legislative action supporting the Th e PEVS Board of Education Warrants documented as Regular Board Meeting took place • Senior Citizens’ Christmas Ohio Means Jobs Paulding 211932 through 211980 for County adoption of this plan. Now, there- Breakfast, December 10, 8:30 a.m. County Youth Program: fore the Board of County Com- at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Novem- Bills were approved and certifi ed to ber 18, 2014 in the Administration • Academic Hall of Fame – Resolution to approve the the County Auditor for payment. missioners does hereby support the Nomination application deadline is worksite agreement of the Pauld- Joel W. Dunham, Producer adoption of the Solid Waste Man- Board Room. TRAVEL REQUEST: Th is meeting is a meeting of the February 1, 2015. ing County Department of Job and Cell: 419-786-9398 Sandee Buffi ngton, CSEA Dis- agement Plan Update for the Joint B. Principal, Curriculum Co- Family Services Ohio Means Jobs Office: 260-749-4970 Solid Waste Management District Board of Education in public for the trict Meeting, Findlay OH – De- purpose of conducting the School ordinator and Special Ed Director Youth Work Experience Program [email protected] cember 5, 2014 of Defi ance, Fulton, Paulding, and Reports (Attachment C) allowing Audrey Smith to serve an Williams Counties, Ohio. District’s business and is not to be www.stoller-dunhaminsurance.com EXECUTIVE SESSION: considered a public community JV S Report internship with the PEVS Technol- A motion was made by Mr. Roy IN THE MATTER OF SIGN- Legislative Report: ogy Department. (Attachment D). ING NOTES TO BORROW meeting. Th ere is time for public 5606 Lake Avenue Klopfenstein to go into executive participation during the meeting as Recommendations by the Su- Resolution to adjourn. Fort Wayne, IN 46815 session at 8:05 a.m. with the Pauld- FUNDS: perintendent Th is 12th day of November, 2014, indicated on this agenda. the Board of County Commission- Pledge of Allegiance was stat- ers signed a general obligation note ed. Roll Call: Robert Burkley; Greg Are you ready for your with the State Bank & Trust for the Reinhart; James Foltz, Vice Pres.; CIC #1. Clint Vance; and Mark Manz, Pres. Mullen Archery MEETING NOTES OF AP- Introduction of Guests and Next Vehicle? POINTMENTS: Public Participation: & Gun Shop Roger Gasser, Apostolic Chris- In order for the board to ful- Rd.R 171, Oakwood, OH 45873 tian Counseling and Family Ser- fi ll its obligation to complete the vices – Mr. Gasser met briefl y with planned agenda in an eff ective and 1-800-248-6625 the Commissioners to discuss pos- effi cient fashion, a maximum of ten sible offi ce space for rent. (10) minutes of public participation Art/PaintingArt/P Classes: Tues. 6PM Lisa McClure, Paulding Coun- will be permitted at each meeting. $8.00 for 2 hr. Class ty Area Foundation; Stan and Each person addressing the Email: [email protected] NTEGRITYRITY Barb Searing, Courthouse Heri- board will give his or her name. DENNIS RECKER I tage Fund – Paulding County Area Each person will be allotted two (2) FORD Foundation Executive Director minutes unless extended by the pre- SALE ON ALL Cell: 419-786-0889 Lisa McClure presented a short re- siding offi cer. All statements shall [email protected] Business: 419-399-2555 port, updating the Commissioners be directed to the presiding offi cer. on the Courthouse Heritage Fund. No person may address or question GUNS & CROSSBOWS Th e Courthouse Heritage Fund is Board members individually or classifi ed as a Field of Interest fund speak more than once on the same within the Paulding County Area topic unless all others who wish to Foundation. It was the fi rst special speak on that topic have been heard. interest fund created through the Persons desiring more time PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Area Foundation. Earnings are to should follow the procedure of the Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles be used for preserving the histori- board to be placed on the regular cal heritage of the Paulding County agenda. Th e period of public partic- Complete Auto & Truck Repair Courthouse. Th e Fund is managed ipation may be extended by a vote Exhaust • Batteries • Tires • Tuneups by three trustees, appointed for one of a majority of the board members three year term (may be reappoint- present. Shocks • Oil Change • Transmissions 102 N. Main Street, ed for a second term), serving as • Caroline Arend, Beth Kelly, Payne, OH 45880 volunteers and without compen- Deedi Miller, Erin Schroeder, Shel- 5045 Co. Rd. 424 sation. Th e trustees consist of one ley Shinners and Ellen Williams. County Commissioner (appointed Th ese teachers completed the re- Antwerp, OH 45813 by the Commissioners), one mem- quirements needed to attain the ber of the Paulding County Area Master Teacher status. Foundation Executive Committee, • PEVS Bus Driver Mike Meri- (419) 258-2727 and one member of the John Pauld- cle commended on taking action to PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] West Bend Printing & Publishing Inc. Publishers of the West Bend News free circulation newspaper

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West Bend 419-258-2000 fx 419-258-1313 Printing & [email protected] Publishing Inc. PO BOX 1008 • 101 N. Main St. Antwerp, OH 45813 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 WOODBURN CITY COUNCIL Meeting minutes were presented Shortly aft er the United of loyalty oaths became stan- from 10/20/14. Councilman Abbott made ANTWERP STUDENTS CELEBRATE MEETING MINUTES 11/3/14 a motion to approve Councilman, Rice States entered World War dard practice on the federal, 2nd, all approved, motion carried. War- I, seven states passed laws state, and local level. By 1952, rants were presented for payment. Coun- PICTURE BOOK MONTH Meeting Minutes from November 3, cilman Gerig made a motion to approve, abridging freedom of speech 30 states required some sort 2014. Councilman Rice 2nd, all approved, and freedom of the press. In of loyalty oath for teachers. November is Picture Book lifelong readers. Some of the Attendance: motion carried. EACS has asked for con- Month, so in honor of this special guests included Mr. Mayor Hoeppner, Councilman Ab- sideration on their water/sewer bills for June 1917, they were joined Although this eff ort to root bott, Gerig, & Voirol, Treasurer Sarra- the old elementary school. Councilman by Congress, which passed out “un-Americans” never event, kindergarten through Manz, the elementary princi- zine, Chief Duhamell and Superintendent Abbott made a motion to leave water at the Espionage Act. Th is law resulted in the discovery of a third grade students at An- pal; Mrs. Ross, the school su- Walls were present. the minimum but reduce sewage to the Chief Duhamell: minimum usage for a residential which granted the federal govern- single spy or saboteur, it did twerp Elementary enjoyed perintendent; Mrs. Schilb, the Th e Woodburn Police Reserves is a 5/8” line. Councilman Gerig 2nd, all ment the power to censor play havoc with people’s lives special guest readers in the curriculum director; Mrs. Re- logged 53 hours of service in October. approved, motion carried. Th e department has worked 73 recorded Superintendent Walls: publications and ban them and cast a pall of fear over the library the last few days. Sev- utter, the high school Spanish incidents during the month of October, Th e house on Main Street was given a from the mail, and made the nation. eral community members, teacher; many Antwerp Ex- 711 so far this year. Th e WPD reserve 30 day notice to do a sewer separation on application process is now closed; re- their sump pump. Th ose 30 days has ex- obstruction of the draft or of When citizen activism school administrators, and change Bank employees; Mr. serve command will be going through pired, but we have not been able to access enlistment in the armed forc- bubbled up in the form of Antwerp High School seniors Steiner from the West Bend the applicants for background checks and the property yet. Loves will start sewer scheduling the testing process in the next work this week. es punishable by a heft y fi ne protest against the Vietnam read some of their favorite News; Sheriff Landers; and few weeks. WPD traveled to Roanoke this Councilman Abbott: No report and up to 20 years’ impris- War, the federal government picture books to students Mr. Derck from the Antwerp past Sunday for fi rearms training. WPD Councilman Rice: No report onment. Th ereaft er, the U.S. responded with a stepped-up will be starting the process for our 3rd Councilman Renner: Absent and encouraged them to be Insurance Agency. annual “Santa Toy Patrol”. Th is event Councilman Gerig: government censored news- program of repression. J. Ed- brings free Christmas Toys and Gift s to 4117 Carl thanked the city for remov- papers and magazines while gar Hoover, the FBI director, area children for families who may need ing the stump in the city easement. When a little help for the Holiday Season. If you Ellis Tree Service is doing city work can conducting prosecutions of had been expanding his agen- know of a family or are a family that needs the dump in the composting site? Aft er the war’s critics, sending over cy’s power ever since World help please contact City Hall so you can discussion council agreed that it would be added to the list of participants. be okay. 1,500 to prison with lengthy War I, and swung into action Audience: Councilman Voirol: sentences. Th is included the with his COINTELPRO pro- A resident that had a soft ener mal- Asked if anything could be done prominent labor leader and gram. Designed to expose, function asked for a discount. Superin- about the barking when the police are tendent Walls will determine if it is going having a training session at the elementa- Socialist Party presidential disrupt, and neutralize the through the sewer. If so a payment plan ry school. Chief Duhamell responded that candidate, Eugene V. Debs. new wave of activism by any will be arranged. Heidy Stoller repre- they are in the cars (which are air condi- senting the Woodburn Partnership for tioned) for a couple of hours while the Meanwhile, teachers were means necessary, COINTEL- Downtown Revitalization (Main Street school is set up for the dogs to train and fi red from the public schools PRO spread false, derogatory committee) asked for $275 to decorate there is really nothing that can be done. the planters for Christmas. Councilman Councilman Voirol read a letter that Joe and universities, elected state information about dissident Abbott made a motion to approve, Coun- Malfait asked that he read to council re- and federal legislators criti- leaders and organizations, cilman Rice 2nd, all approved, motion garding the downtown work site. carried. A resident requested permission Councilman Abbott made a motion cal of the war were prevented created confl icts among their to shoot ducks/geese off the sewer ponds. to adjourn. Councilman Voirol 2nd, from taking offi ce, and reli- leaders and members, and Aft er discussion, it was recommended meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Minutes gious pacifi sts who refused to resorted to burglary and vi- that he get permission from the farmer were prepared by Clerk-Treasurer Holly nearby to shoot from that property. Sarrazine. carry weapons aft er they were olence. It targeted nearly all Mayor: Th e county surveyor has been con- draft ed into the armed forc- social change movements, in- tacted about repayment from the ditch DO WARS REALLY DEFEND es were forcibly clad in uni- cluding the peace movement, work that was performed at the beginning of the year on their ditch. Assessments AMERICA’S FREEDOM? form, beaten, stabbed with the civil rights movement, the have to go out and appropriations made bayonets, dragged by ropes women’s movement, and the before they can pay the city back. May- or met with AEP on 10/28/14 and with By: Lawrence S. Wittner around their necks, tortured, environmental movement. Marvin Ramer (Ramco). Ramco will have U.S. politicians and pun- and killed. It was the worst Th e FBI’s fi les bulged with power tomorrow. Sturtz had indicated outbreak of government re- information on millions of that we could get $5,000 from AEP to have dits are fond of saying that the modeling work done for our long term America’s wars have defend- pression in U.S. history, and Americans it viewed as na- Senior Josh Steiner reads one of his favorite books, Oh the plan for the sewers. AEP has committed sparked the formation of tional enemies or potential to $2500. Councilman Rice made a mo- ed America’s freedom. But Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss, to the second graders and ex- tion to move forward with the modeling the historical record doesn’t the American Civil Liberties enemies, and it placed many plains how it relates to his life as graduation draws closer. and pay the other half of the $2500. Coun- Union. of them under surveillance, cilman Voirol 2nd, all approved, motion bear out this contention. In Although America’s civ- including writers, teachers, carried. Once again ACSW will be pro- fact, over the past century, viding a dumpster under the Water Tower il liberties record was much activists, and U.S. senators . for discarded Christmas trees. Please do U.S. wars have triggered ma- better during World War II, Convinced that Martin Lu- not put recycling in that dumpster or any jor encroachments upon civil other refuse. the nation’s participation in ther King, Jr. was a danger- Treasurer: liberties. that confl ict did lead to se- ous subversive, Hoover made rious infringements upon numerous eff orts to destroy American freedoms. Proba- him, including encouraging bly the best-known was the him to commit suicide. PUBLIC AUCTION federal government’s incar- Although revelations ceration of 110,000 people about the unsavory activities 9 AM - Sat., Dec. 6 - 9 AM of Japanese heritage in in- of U.S. intelligence agencies ternment camps. Two-thirds led to curbs on them in the LOCATION: 213 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891 of them were U.S. citizens, 1970s, subsequent wars en- most of whom had been born couraged a new surge of po- SAW SHARPENING AND WOODWORKING (and many of whose parents lice state measures. In 1981, EQUIPMENT LIQUIDATION had been born) in the United the FBI opened an investi- States. In 1988, recognizing gation of individuals and 25 pieces +/- Foley Belsaw and Delta Home Craft the blatant unconstitutionali- groups opposing President blade sharpening and woodworking equipment plus ty of the wartime internment, Reagan’s military interven- misc. items Congress passed the Civil tion in Central America. It Liberties Act, which apolo- utilized informers at polit- Aft er explaining to the kindergarteners how important read- TERMS: Cash or Check w/ proper ID. Possession with gized for the action and paid ical meetings, break-ins at ing has become in his career, Sheriff Jason Landers reads Th e successful bid with removal upon payment. reparations to the survivors churches, members’ homes, Rain Came Down. SALE MANAGER: Warren J. Straley Apprentice and their families. But the and organizational offi ces, Auctioneer 419-979-9308 war led to other violations and surveillance of hundreds 419 W Ervin of rights, as well, including of peace demonstrations. the imprisonment of roughly Among the targeted groups Van Wert, OH 6,000 conscientious objectors were the National Council of 419.238.9733 and the confi nement of some Churches, the United Auto 800.727.2021 12,000 others in Civilian Workers, and the Maryknoll 419-238-9733 Public Service camps. 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 dismissed thousands of U.S. fessor of History emeritus at Using the book Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, Antwerp High School public servants from their SUNY/Albany. student Samantha Provines encourages second graders to be www.SchraderFortWayne.com jobs. Th e compulsory signing proudofwhotheyare. PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] AARP HOSTS DECEMBER three year period. The West Bend News Answers on LUNCHEON 2) Soil Testing – soil sam- Page 15 pling will be for acres that do Th e local AARP Chap- not have a current soil test Sudoku Puzzle ter 187 will host a December or any samples that are four luncheon at Hall’s Gas House years or older. Sample size on Th ursday, December 11 or Grid/Zone will be a max- 745 at 12:30 p.m. Members will imum of 7.5 acres. Soil test celebrate another year of in- must include fertilizer rec- 2 7 formative presentations and ommendations that are based meaningful service to Allen on the Tri-State Fertility Rec- County residents. If you are ommendations Guide. 1 interested in learning more 3) Cover Crops: a fl at rate about the mission and activ- will be used for this practice. 2 8 7 3 ities of Chapter 187 of AARP, Th e minimum number of you are invited to join us at acres a producer can enroll is the Hall’s luncheon. 25 acres. Cover must be estab- 8735 6 For more information lished and maintained until about this luncheon or AARP, March 15th and be over-win- 1 please contact Cheryl at efu- tering variety. [email protected]. 4) Precision Soil Sampling Antwerp High School Spanish teacher Mrs. Reutter reads & Placement with Cover Crop: 1 6 Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? in Spanish to the precision soil sampling done kindergarteners. PAULDING COUNTY VETER- ANS’ SERVICE BOARD 2015 in grids/zones of a maximum 243 grid or zone size of 7.5 acres; MEETINGS soil testing will reimbursed and will used in a systems 78 5 Th e Paulding County approach that include fertil- Veterans’ Service Commis- izer placement below surface sion has announced its board along with a cover crop. All We can do your wedding, graduation, anniversary or meetings for 2015: fertilizer must be placed 1.5 any other announcement that you may need! January 26, February 23, inches below the surface and Come in and browse our selection!! March 30, April 27, May 18, will be reimbursed; cover June 29, July 27, August 31, crop must be established into West Bend Printing & Publishing - 419-258-2000 September 28, October 26, the rotation. Total system November 30, December 14 will be reimbursed. Fertilizer Meetings start 9:00 a.m. recommendations will be at Gorrell Bros. To schedule an appointment, the Tri-State Fertility level of please contact us at 419-399- AUCTIONEERS & REAL ESTATE 80lbs/acre. 1201 N. WILLIAMS • PAULDING, OHIO 45879 8285. 5) Manure Storage & 419-399-4066 Roofi ng – each storage sys- www.gorrellbros-paulding.comg p g OHIO AWARDED A NEW tem will be required to have NUTRIENT REDUCTION a Comprehensive Nutrient PROGRAM FOR THE WEST- Management Plan (CNMP). ERN BASIN OF LAKE ERIE Cost to be based upon Engi- neers estimate. With Aewyn McMichael assisting, Mr. Tim Derck from the Ohio’s Department of Th e GLRI-NRP is a volun- 40 Acres Antwerp Insurance Agency reads Jack and the Baked Bean- Natural Resources Division tary program that reimburses stalk to the third graders. of Soil and Water Resources farmers to plant cover crops, PAULDING, OH has a new conservation pro- install drainage management gram for local farmers and devices such as controlled SAT., DEC. 13, 2014 @ 10:00 A.M. landowners to participate in drainage structures, soil test- FARM LAND & RECREATIONAL that will help improve water ing, precision soil sampling “Paulding School Farm” quality in Lake Erie. USEPA with fertilizer placement and over-wintering cover crop 2 Parcels - 2.8 acres & 38.1 acres under its Great Lakes Resto- Farm Location: East edge of Paulding, OH on CR 111- watch for auction signs ration Initiative (GLRI) has system and manure storage Auction Parcel 1 ---- 38.183+- acres … lays south of Rd 111 --- FSA & aerial map approved $5,940,000 in fund- facilities. In addition to re- indicates 34+- tillable acres …. USDA soil survey indicates predominate soils are Latty ing to help combat the recent ducing runoff of nutrients and Roselms silty clay loam with small areas of St. Clair silty clay loam and Fulton loam harmful algal blooms (HAB) and pesticides the practices ……… Auction Parcel 2 ---- 2.816+- acres …. Lays north of Rd. 111 ----- rough and in the western basin of Lake will allow farmers to manage tough little parcel of wooded, recreational, Flat Rock Creek bottom land …... A small and maintain the water from “fun” parcel that probably won’t fetch much money… Erie. Th e recent HAB’s were Auction Location: Gorrell Bros. Auction Facility At 1201 N. Williams St., Paulding, a factor in the drinking wa- their fi elds aft er harvest and OH. Auction Procedure: Multi Parcel Bidding with the bidder able to bid on either ter scare in Toledo on August during the growing season, one or both Auction Parcels Call or Stop In The Offi ce For Survey, Aerial Map & 2, 2014. Th is program aims ultimately enhancing produc- Information …. Terms: $5,000 earnest money for parcel 1 and $500 earnest money for at reducing the phosphorus tion. Cropland enrolled must parcel 2 on the day of auction; balance due at closing on or before Jan. 10, 2015 upon Mr. Ron Eschbach from the Antwerp Exchange Bank reads delivery of deeds and certifi cate of title ….. Owner: Paulding Exempted Village the classic picture book Make Way for Ducklings and de- loading, including dissolved be approved by local SWCD technical staff and ODNR Di- School Board Of Education …. Gorrell Bros. Auctioneers; Don Gorrell, scribes his recent trip to Boston, where he saw many of the phosphorus loading from Sale Mgr; Larry D. Gorrell, Broker; Sandra Mickelson - Aaron Timm - sights mentioned in the book. agricultural landscapes in vision of Soil and Water Re- Nolan Shisler - Auctioneers the Maumee River to waters sources area engineers. into the western basin of the Landowners in the above lake. Th e program will use a mentioned watersheds can systems approach that uses a sign up for the program in the Gorrell Bros. AUCTIONEERS & REAL ESTATE combination of management following counties: Fulton, 1201 N. WILLIAMS • PAULDING, OHIO 45879 practices such as soil testing, Henry, Putnam, Sandusky, 419-399-4066 Defi ance, Lucas, Paulding cover crops, drainage wa- www.gorrellbros-paulding.comgpg ter management, precision and Seneca. Program will be soil sampling with fertilizer implemented the fall of 2014. placement and manure stor- Farmers and others own- age. ing land in Paulding County Th e program will be tar- are encouraged to contact SAT., DEC. 20TH - 10:00 A.M. geted to four specifi c ten digit Deb at the Paulding Soil and HUC’s in the western basin Water Conservation District that lie within parts of nine at 419-399-4771. 146 Acres counties. Th e selected wa- Information is also avail- tersheds are: South Turkey able by contacting the ODNR Gordon Barnes from the Antwerp Exchange Bank Creek, Flat Rock Creek-Aug- Division of Soil and Water SEC. 18 & 19 CRANE TWP. laize River, Bad Creek-Swan Resources at 614-265-6610 or Paulding Co., Ohio Creek and Rock Creek-San- soilandwater.ohiodnr.gov. Farm Land With River Bottom dusky River. Th e goals of the program are to complete Woods & Recreational Offered In Three Parcels 40,000 nutrient sol tests, Want to Advertise, 60,000acres in cover crops, Parcel 1 ------51.756+- acres nice parcel with the River Rd. bordering the farm 500 drainage control struc- but don’t know on the south and east (along the long curve in the road) and Rd. T-163 bordering the tures, 20,000acres of fertilizer where to start farm on the west ---- there is a small amount of Maumee River Frontage in the southwest systems with cover crops and corner of the parcel ---- FSA indicates 29.61 tillable acres in two areas north and south of the woods, with a large wooded, rolling, recreational area near the center of the farm … 25 manure storage facilities. USDA Soil Survey indicates a mixture of soils including Latty, Nappanee, Fulton and St. Best Management Practice Clair. ……….. Parcel 2 ----- 25.133+- acres with frontage along Rd 192 and the – BMP and cost-share infor- Maumee River - river bottom area in the rear ….. FSA indicates 21.37 tillable acres …. mation: ? USDA Soil Survey indicates a mixture of soils including Nappanee, St. Clair, Knoxdale 1) BMP Controlled Drain- Call and Medway ……….Parcel 3 ------69.218+- acres mostly fertile river bottom age Structures: – an instal- with frontage along the River Rd. and the Maumee River - FSA indicates 61.07 tillable The WEST BEND NEWS acres ….. USDA Soil Survey indicates a mixture of soils including Latty, Lucas, Oshtemo, lation will be eligible to re- Knoxdale, Medway and Rossburg ceive a maximum payment of …. Call for Brochures, Surveys, Soil Maps, FSA and other auction information .…. $1,500 on a structure based $5,000 earnest money for each parcel with closing on before Jan. 20, 2015 ……….. upon the actual costs. Th e site Farm Location: 1 mi. north of Antwerp, OH on Rt. 49 to Rd. C-192 (River Road); needs to drain a minimum Then east on C-192 for 3 ½ mi.- watch for auction signs ……… Auction Location: of 15 acres. Th e opening and Gorrell Bros.- 1201 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH ….. Seller: Family of Helen Keating, West Bend News owner, Bryce Steiner, gets on the fl oor with Norman E. Cook, Attorney For The Sellers ……… Gorrell Bros. Auctioneers; closing dates must be report- Sandra Mickelson, Sale Mgr; Larry D. Gorrell, Broker; Don Gorrell - Aaron Timm the second graders to read one of his favorite picture books ed to the SWCD offi ce for a by Weird Al Yankovic. - Nolan Shisler - Auctioneers Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 village for the large item pick-up ser- Public service committee met on vice. Reeb also stated she estimated November 13, 2014, to discuss issues ELVIS AARON PRESLEY, JR. TO PERFORM NOTICE OF SALE Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the under- a savings of $8.00 per month com- on the village-wide trash collection pared to her current trash collection by single provider. Th e following HOLIDAY CONCERT ON DECEMBER 6 UNDER JUDGMENT signed to satisfy the total amount of said OF DISCLOSURE services. items were recommended to council judgment; John Chilicote stated that trash from this meeting: OF LIENS FOR Now, therefore, public notice is hereby collection service may start out with 1.) Th e village will not add to DELINQUENT LAND given that I, Jason K. Landers, Sheriff, lower charges but may escalate in the accepted bid any additional per Paulding County, Ohio, will sell such real future years. At his business, the month charge. TAXES property at public auction for cash to the Revised Code, Section 5721.19.1 charges for trash collection started 2.) With the exception of mo- highest bidder of an amount suffi cient at $52.50 per month and in three bile home parks, apartment com- IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS to satisfy the judgment against each (3) years, it increased to $118.00 plexes, and downtown second story PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO parcel at 10:00 a.m. at the East door of per month. Chilicote also asked if apartments, currently supplied with the Courthouse in Paulding, Ohio, on residents who are on vacation will dumpsters, every residence inside In the Matter of Foreclosure of Liens Thursday, the 8th day of January, 2015, still have to pay. Th e proposed bid the village corporation limits will for delinquent land taxes: and continue from day to day thereafter. documents include language that be billed and supplied with trash If any parcel does not receive a suffi cient LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, residents gone for thirty (30) contin- collection services by single pro- bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the uous days or more in duration can vider. Commercial, industrial and TREASURER same terms and conditions of the fi rst suspend trash collection services agri-business will continue to nego- PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO, sale and at the same time of day and at during that time. He also mentioned tiate their trash collection services. Plaintiff, the same place on the 22nd day of Janu- drain issue, unrelated to trash col- Th ere will be no other exceptions. vs. ary, 2015 for an amount suffi cient to sat- lection, and he will follow-up with 3.) Residents that will be gone RANDY J. WEAKS, ET AL., isfy the judgment against the parcel. the village administrator on this. for more than thirty (30) continuous Defendants. Payment in full is due at the time of Th ree students from Antwerp days can ask their trash collection Case No. CI 14 119 the sale and the purchaser(s) are ad- High School government class were services to be suspended during Whereas, judgment has been ren- vised they have no legal right to access present for observation purposes that time and they will not be billed dered against certain parcels of real this property until the Sheriff’s Deed has only. during the suspended service peri- property for taxes, assessments, penal- been fi led with the Paulding County Re- POLICE REPORT: od. ties, costs and charges as follows: corder’s Offi ce. Chief Clemens reported 161 4.) Decided by council to have Situated in the Township of Auglaize, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN calls for service and 50 citations for the successful bidder approach res- County of Paulding, and State of Ohio THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO the month of October. Chief Cle- idents outside village corporation and known as: BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY mens reported the department has limits that receive other village Lot Thirty-eight (38) of Auglaize Coun- BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN been very busy. Cameras at the park utility services, instead of including try Club Riverside Allotment in Section THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED need some attention due to the fact them as part of the residential units Nineteen (19), Township Three (3) North, BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS they do not pan in and out to view covered by the bid documents. Range Four (4) East, Paulding County, OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE moving objects. Schweller Electric ODOT informed Keeran they Ohio. URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL has been called to review this prob- will do all paperwork and footwork Parcel ID No. 01-03C-050-00 TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY lem. Clemens would like to have to determine the fair market value Property of Address: 19454 Road THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETER- more cameras in the village, espe- for right-of-way on Harrmann Road MINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX cially one at the memorial. Clem- property for Safe Routes To School 1048, Defi ance, Ohio 43512 On Saturday, December 6, Total amount of judgment is Seven LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT ens is looking into purchasing body sidewalk project. Th e village will musical conductors including Thousand Five Hundred Nine and 75/100 TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. cameras for his deputies. still be responsible for paying for 2014 witness the King’s legacy Bobby Morris (who was also EMS REPORT: this right-of-way. ($7,509.75) Dollars, plus interest and Sheriff Jason K. Landers through the actual son of the Elvis Sr.’s musical conductor Paulding County, Ohio Randy Shaff er provided a writ- Commercial zoning language costs of this suit. ten report showing 23 runs for the needed for zoning ordinance to ad- late Elvis Presley, Elvis Aaron as well as Barbra Streisand’s month of October. EMS Billing dress potential development, espe- Presley Jr., at the Rockford and many others) and Larry VILLAGE OF ANTWERP options selected, the purchase price Clerk, Ashley McDougall, provid- cially at the 24/49 exit. Poggemeyer Belle, Rockford, OH. His in- has increased to $263,597.00. Th ere ed a detailed report for EMS runs design group estimated the cost of White (who has conducted COUNCIL MEETING MIN- is a pre-pay discount off ered of billed, collected, and outstanding the work would be $3,500.00. Th is credible voice continues to for the likes of Kenny Rogers, UTES 11/17/14 $3,254.28, which would reduce the for the year. She was also present has been included in the 2015 bud- thrill audiences worldwide Wayne Newton and Robert purchase price to $260,342.72. Th is to answer questions and explain her get. and will amaze listeners lo- Goulet). He has generated 21 discounted amount would be due report. Park recreation board met to Th e regular meeting of the Vil- when the contract is signed. Ryan cally with a special holiday DVD’s of his performances lage of Antwerp council was called FISCAL OFFICER’S REPORT: discuss the VFW’s proposal to pro- expressed some concern with the 3rd reading of resolution no. vide and pay for the installation of concert at 7:00 p.m. Doors and has also had a prolifi c to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Tom proposed payment terms and will VanVlerah. Council persons pres- 2014-10: Resolution accepting the a decommissioned military tank at are scheduled to open at 6:00 recording career amassing contact the sales representative to amounts and rates as determined Riverside Park. Keeran stated she ent: Ken Reinhart, Keith West, Lar- discuss further. Antwerp Exchange p.m. Performers Ann Flamin- 34 CD’s culled from both live ry Ryan, Steve Derck, Rudie Reeb by the budget commission and au- believes installing the tank in the Bank board is meeting tonight about thorizing the necessary tax levies park may change the nature of the go and Jeff Davisson will open and studio performances. and Council President Jan Reeb. the loan for this purchase and the Also in attendance: Solicitor and certifying them to the county park. Th e Natureworks Grant Pro- for the event; entertainer and Elvis Jr.’s talent as a musi- village will know more about the auditor. gram states if the village changes the Melanie Farr, Administrator Sara potential loan for the next meeting. former long time radio host cian and entertainer is a gift Keeran, Police Chief George Clem- Motion made by Jan Reeb, sec- nature of the park, the village must Solicitor Farr states a resolution will onded by Derck, to accept resolution replace the acres used somewhere of WCSM, Jim Highley, will to all who enjoy the works ens, EMS Billing Clerk Ashley Mc- need to be passed for authority to Dougall and Fiscal Offi cer Loretta no. 2014-10. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion else in the village. Solicitor Farr pro- emcee. Th e public is welcome of his late father. His looks, enter into a contract for the pur- carried and approved. vided council members with a legal to attend this exciting event Baker. Media present: Joe Shouse chase of the fi re truck and a special style, grace and demean- from Paulding Progress. Visitors 2nd reading of ordinance no. memorandum on potential issues meeting may be called as the pro- 2014-21: An ordinance authorizing with installing the tank in the park. located at 135 Market Street, or has captivated audiences present: Fire Chief Ray Friend, Paul posal is good for thirty (30) days. Reinhart and John Chilicote. Stu- the change of water rates for the vil- Th e park board is in favor of install- Rockford, OH. worldwide and is a testament Th e purchase will be through the lage of Antwerp, county of Paulding, ing the tank in the Riverside Park. Elvis Aaron Presley, Jr. is dents attending were Austin Wendt, state cooperative purchasing pro- that the King’s legacy indeed Carlos Sanchez, and Brooke Gerig. Ohio. Discussion held on the placement gram. 2nd reading of ordinance no. of the tank either near the center or a riveting performer with a continues. Minutes from the regular coun- Paul Reinhart addressed coun- cil meeting held October 27, 2014, 2014-22: An ordinance authorizing near the memorial. Th e mayor wish- rare capability to establish a Mark your calendars now cil regarding the village-wide trash the village administrator to let bids es to see the location at the park. Jan very special rapport with his were reviewed. collection by a single provider. Re- for an opportunity of a life- Motion made by Jan Reeb, for the collection and removal of Reeb and the mayor requested to inhart stated he is a believer in free residential garbage, rubbish, refuse go to the park with members of the audience. His incredible sing- time to enjoy locally on the seconded by Derck, to accept the enterprise. He has not seen a cost, ing voice, naturally reminis- minutes from the October 27, 2014, and bulky waste from the village of park board to view their thoughts Rockford Belle stage the lega- duration of the contract, or admin- Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio. about placement and bring back cent of “Th e King”, and fi ne cy left to Elvis Aaron Presley, council meeting. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Mo- istrative cost for the village pub- tion carried and approved. Emergency reading of ordi- their recommendations to the next lished in the council minutes. He nance no. 2014-23: An ordinance to council meeting. A contract will sense of humor has thrilled Jr. For more information con- Th e October disbursements stated it is not fair for residents with audiences worldwide. Jr. has were reviewed. provide for the issuance of a note for need to be put in place to include tact Tom Rogers at 567-644- one or two bags to pay the same as the purpose of a waterworks system terms, among others, that the local been represented by sever- 9993. Motion made by Reinhart, sec- residents with more bags. He also onded by West, to approve the Oc- in the village of Antwerp, Ohio, and VFW post will be responsible for al prominent managers over mentioned it is unfair to place fee declaring the same an emergency. maintaining the tank. tober reconciliation report. 6 yeas, 0 on water bill. He acknowledged that the years including a thirteen nays. Motion carried and approved. Motion made by Ryan, second- COMMITTEE REPORTS: one positive would be less traffi c on ed by Jan Reeb, to suspend the rules Th e fi nance committee met year association with the late VISITORS: the streets; however, if businesses Fire chief Ray Friend addressed regarding ordinance no. 2014-23. on November 12, 2014, to review Seymour Heller, who was also NOTICE are allowed to keep same service, 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and the 2015 budget prepared by Fiscal The following dates council regarding the purchase of unsure if less traffi c will result. Jan Liberace’s long-time manager the new fi re truck. Due to the in- approved. Offi cer Baker. Ryan expressed his are for Reeb responded that other villages Motion made by Rudie Reeb, concerns about a defi cit budget and and close friend of Colonel The Paulding County crease in price since the initial quote have this service and this will be a obtained and with the additional seconded by Ryan, to accept ordi- advised that expenses need to be Tom Parker. savings of $3,000.00 a year to the nance no. 2014-23. 6 yeas, 0 nays. watched carefully. Fire contracts Veterans’ Service Motion carried and approved. with townships were discussed. Mr. Presley, Jr. has ap- Commission Emergency reading of ordinance Ryan will meet with Carryall Town- peared in 18 countries and Board Meetings for 2015 VILLAGE OF ANTWERP PUBLIC NOTICE no. 2014-24: An ordinance authoriz- ship trustees about the 2015, 2016, six islands. A gift ed linguist, ing the mayor of the village of Ant- and 2017 contract for fi re service to January 26, February 23 The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12 on werp to enter into an addendum of be provided by the village. Finance Jr. has surprised many crowds March 30, April 27 November 24, 2014, entitled “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE the lease agreement with Metalink committee did not see any items the by serenading them in their May 18, June 29 ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PIERCE Technologies, Inc. and Qualstar village could cut for 2015, except native tongue. Performing July 27, August 31 Communications, Inc., and declar- some items the village will hold back September 28, October 26 MANUFACTURING, INC. TO PURCHASE A FREIGHTLINER FXP PUMPER ing the same an emergency. on purchasing until later in the year for both private and ticketed FOR THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING THE SAME AN Motion made by Ryan, second- to review fund availability. events, he has appeared in November 30 December 14 EMERGENCY.” This Resolution authorizes the Village Administrator to sign ed by Jan Reeb, to suspend the rules Motion made by Ryan, seconded venues ranging from night regarding ordinance no. 2014-24. 6 by Jan Reeb, to accept the 2015 bud- clubs and theatres to concert the contract to purchase a fi re engine from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and ap- get numbers for use in preparing Meetings begin at halls and arenas as well as 9:00 a.m. The publication of this Resolution is by summary only. The Complete text proved. the ordinance for December meet- Motion made by Reinhart, sec- ing to approve a budget for 2015. amusement parks and casi- To schedule an of the Resolution may be obtained or viewed at the offi ce of the Village of onded by West, to accept ordinance 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and nos. Accompanying him has appointment, please Antwerp Fiscal Offi cer located at 118 North Main Street, Antwerp, Ohio. no. 2014-24. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion approved. carried and approved. Old business: No old business been some of the U.S.’s best contact us at 419-399-8285 Emergency reading of resolution NEW BUSINESS: no. 2014-11: A resolution authoriz- Meetings for 2015 will be held ing the village of Antwerp, Ohio, to on the third Monday at 5:30 p.m. VILLAGE OF ANTWERP PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Haviland participate in the State of Ohio Co- with the exception of January and The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed RESOLUTION NO. 2014-10 on November The Council of the Village of Haviland plans to sell Lot 41 by sealed bid. The operative Purchasing Program, and February. Th e January meeting will th 17, 2014, entitled “RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETER- village will furnish the warranty deed. declaring the same an emergency. be held on January 26 and the Feb- MINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX Motion made by West, second- ruary meeting will be held on Febru- Bids must be submitted by December 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. ed by Jan Reeb, to suspend the rules ary 23rd, due to holidays on the third LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.” This Resolution accepts The sealed bids will be opened on December 8, 2014 at the Council House regarding resolution no. 2014-11. Mondays in those months. Solicitor the amounts and rates determined by the Paulding County Budget Commission and the rate between 7 & 7:30 by the mayor. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and Farr will prepare the ordinance for of each tax necessary to be levied by the Village Council. approved. the December council meeting. The Council of the Village of Haviland reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed ORDINANCE NO. 2014-23 on November 17, Motion made by Rudie Reeb, MAYOR’S REPORT: 2014, entitled “AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTE FOR Please include your name, phone number, bidding amount, and the lot number seconded by Ryan, to accept resolu- Mayor’s court deposited THE PURPOSE OF A WATERWORKS SYSTEM IN THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP, OHIO, you are bidding on in the envelope. You may contact Mary Comer at 419-622- tion no. 2014-11. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Mo- $6,345.75 for the month of October. tion carried and approved. Th e mayor asked that the vil- AND DECLARING THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Ordinance authorizes the issuance 5561 or Ed Ruger at 419-670-4604 for more information. Sealed bids may be of a note to pay for the Village’s waterworks system capital improvement. mailed to Village of Haviland, PO Box 114, Haviland, OH 45851 or given to a Fiscal Offi cer Baker asked coun- lage support the chamber’s “Small cil for approval to disperse $3,250.00 Business Saturday” on November council member. The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed ORDINANCE NO. 2014-24 on November to match monies given by ACDC for 29, 2014, to support local businesses. 17, 2014, entitled “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE OF new ball diamond to be construct- Santa Claus will be at the fi re hall ANTWERP TO ENTER INTO AN ADDENDUM OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ed at Antwerp Local Schools. Th is that same day starting at 10:00 a.m. METALINK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND QUALSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND request for funds was made to the November 25th is the third village by the ACDC board. Th ese “Open Night with the Mayor.” Res- DECLARING THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Ordinance authorizes the Mayor to Village of Haviland enter into an addendum of the lease agreement with MetaLINK Technologies and Qualstar The Council of the Village of Haviland plans to sell Lots 35 & 36 and 43 & 44 by monies will be paid to the Antwerp idents are urged to attend and speak Athletic Boosters for the purpose to the mayor. It will be held from Communications for internet access to be provided to the Village at Riverside Park and no sealed bid. They will be sold as one group. Lots 35 & 36 have a house on them stated. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at town hall. longer to be provided at the Water Plant Drive location. and lots 43 & 44 have a garage on them. The village will furnish the warranty deed. Motion made by Ryan, seconded Discussion on empty lot next The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed RESOLUTION NO. 2014-11 on November 17, Bids must be submitted by December 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. by Reinhart, to authorize payment to town hall and whether council 2014, entitled “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP, OHIO TO The sealed bids will be opened on December 8, 2014 at the Council House between 7 of $3,250.00 to Antwerp Athletic should consider for potential pur- Boosters at the request of ACDC chase in the future to provide addi- PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF OHIO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, AND & 7:30 by the mayor. for construction of new ball dia- tional parking. DECLARING THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Resolution authorizes the Village Admin- The Council of the Village of Haviland reserves the right to reject any and all bids. mond at Antwerp Local Schools. 6 Motion made by Rudie Reeb, istrator to purchase supplies, services, equipment and certain other materials through the Please include your name, phone number, bidding amount, and the lot number you are yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and seconded by Reinhart, to adjourn Department of Administrative Services, Offi ce of State Purchasing. bidding on in the envelope. You may contact Mary Comer at 419-622-5561 or Ed Ruger approved. the meeting. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion The publication of these Ordinances and Resolutions is by summary only. The Complete at 419-670-4604 for more information. Sealed bids may be mailed to Village of Haviland, ADMINISTRATOR’S RE- carried and approved. Meeting ad- text of the Ordinances and Resolutions may be obtained or viewed at the offi ce of the Village PORT: journed at 7:30 p.m. PO Box 114, Haviland, OH 45851 or given to a council member. of Antwerp Fiscal Offi cer located at 118 North Main Street, Antwerp, Ohio. Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS SANTA’S STUCK IN THE 50S! FOR GH THIRD GRADERS CLASSIFIED ADS Sell it in the Classifi eds! Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less and $.15 for each additional word. Bold is $1.00 additional. Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. Classifi eds MUST be paid up front!!

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Jellies ington while averaging 2.2 • Two times more likely to authored the legislation in and I thank Representative CHILDCARE IN MY also available. Resuming Latta for his leadership in points in 8.5 minutes per make healthier choices (grade response to Toledo, Ohio’s HICKSVILLE HOME from regular hours after winter. game. 7) August water emergen- responding to this critical 6am-5pm. Breakfast, lunch 260-409-1062. 48,49p threat and working toward a • Two times more likely cy caused by the increased and snack provided. Call DEADLINE FOR THE CLAS- 4-H ENROLLMENT NOW to be civically active (grades presence of harmful algal solution that helps keep our Melissa James @ 260-466- drinking water and our fam- SIFIEDS IS MONDAYS AT 12 OPEN FOR 2015 8-12) blooms in Lake Erie. H.R. 5993. 48,49p NOON!! • Two times more likely to 5753, the Drinking Water ilies safe.” Th e Environment and the 4-H Enrollment Now participate in extracurricular Protection Act, requires the STEM programs (grades 10- Environmental Protection Economy Subcommittee, PAULDING COUNTY COM- missioners. Now, therefore the Paulding Open for 2015, Easier than chaired by Rep. John Shim- County Commissioners approve the Ever with New Online Sys- 12) Agency to develop and sub- MISSIONERS MEETING Th en and Now Purchase Orders as sub- Now, the new 4-H Online mit a strategic plan to Con- kus (R-IL), held a hearing MINUTES 11/19/14 mitted by the Auditor; and it is found tem Indiana 4-H enrollment Wednesday to examine cy- and determined that all formal actions is now open in Allen County system makes it even more gress for assessing and man- of this Board of County Commission- convenient to off er enroll- aging the risk associated anotoxins in drinking water Th is 19th day of November, 2014, the ers, County of Paulding, State of Ohio through January 15, 2015. 4-H and solutions to address the Board of County Commissioners met in concerning the adoption of this resolu- is a premier source of enjoy- ment, event registration, cal- with cyanotoxins in drink- regular session with the following mem- tion were adopted in an open meeting of endars, and secure payment ing water. problem. During the hear- bers present: this Board of County Commissioners, able, educational programs ing, Rep. Latta stressed the Roy Klopfenstein, Fred Pieper, and and that all deliberations of this Board to help young people reach online. Youth may be en- “My legislation will en- Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Tony Zart- of County Commissioners and of any rolled in Allen County 4-H sure a robust approach when need for federal, state, and man of its committees that resulted in such their full potential. Plus, new local offi cials to work togeth- ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: formal action, were in meetings open to for 2015, enrollment is easier by January 15, 2015 online addressing the health of our Warrants documented as 212135 the public in compliance with all legal at https://in.4honline.com or drinking water,” said Latta. er to better understand this through 212243 for County Bills were requirements including Section §121.22 than ever with the 4-H On- threat to human health and approved and certifi ed to the County of the Ohio Revised Code. line system, https://in.4hon- by visiting the Allen Coun- “In addition, by requiring Auditor for payment. IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLE- ty Purdue Extension offi ce, the EPA to develop a strate- the environment and fi nd TRAVEL REQUEST: MENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND line.com. Indiana 4-H is the ways to increase protections. Judge John DeMuth, Judicial Con- 182): state’s largest youth devel- 4001 Crescent Avenue in Fort gic plan that outlines how it ference for Juvenile Court, Columbus Th e Board of County Commission- Wayne, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 will assess and manage the Watch Latta’s questioning OH – December 4-5, 2014 ers does hereby authorize and direct opment program for grades with Ohio Environmental EXECUTIVE SESSION: the County Auditor to make a Supple- 3-12, reaching over 200,000 p.m. weekdays. risks associated with cyano- A motion was made by Mr. Fred mental Appropriation in the Capitol For more information toxins in our water, the bill Protection Agency Craig Pieper to go into executive session at Improvement Fund (Fund 182) for the youth in all 92 counties. 4-H Butler regarding the need 8:03 a.m. with the Paulding County following: Youth Development Educa- about specifi c 4-H subjects in will foster close, ongoing co- Prosecutor to discuss legal matters. Th e FROM: Pay-In # 104700 Allen County or the 4-H pro- ordination between all agen- for EPA to provide research motion was seconded by Mr. Roy Klop- TO: 182-001-00001/Capitol Im- tors in each Purdue Extension and guidance to states: fenstein. All members voting yea. provement/Capitol Improvement county offi ce coordinate local gram in general, visit www. cies involved and set time- At 8:16 a.m. all members present AMOUNT: $41,571.96 extension.purdue.edu/allen lines to ensure the health Latta’s bill directs the agreed to adjourn the executive session IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- activities. EPA to formulate a plan, in- and go into regular session. ING THE 2014 ANNUAL APPROPRI- In Allen County, approved or call Samm Johnson, 4-H Springwood Springwood of our drinking water is ad- IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- ATION (FUND 001-002): Youth Development Exten- dressed in a timely manner. cluding the necessary steps ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE Th e Board of County Commission- adult volunteers teach young and timelines to fully eval- ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: ers does hereby modify the 2014 Annual people specifi c skills related sion Educator, at 260-481- I would like to thank Chair- Th e Paulding County Auditor has Appropriation and hereby directs the 6826. Apartments Apartments man Upton and Chairman uate the risk of cyanotoxins, certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” Paulding County Auditor to transfer to a wide variety of subjects purchase order numbers and payments funds: through hands-on, experien- www.newhavenbulletin.com Shimkus for bringing Con- publish a comprehensive list included in the Allowance of Claims FROM: 001-002-00005/General gressional attention to this of potentially harmful cy- on November 10, 2014, Warrants num- Fund/Auditor/Contract Services tial learning. Youth also de- bered 211867 through 211922 in the TO: 001-002-00008/General Fund/ velop leadership and citizen- issue and look forward to anotoxins, and provide ad- amount of $26,825.00; and it is certifi ed Auditor/Other Expenses Sudoku solution ditional guidance and tech- that both at the time that the contract or AMOUNT: $1,051.50 ship skills by participating working with them on this order was made (“then”), and at the time IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- from page 13 nical assistance to states to ING THE 2014 ANNUAL APPROPRI- in one of 17 organized 4-H important issue.” that the County Auditor is completing 897451362 House Energy and Com- help mitigate risks to drink- the certifi cation (“now”), that suffi cient ATION (FUND 001-031): Clubs. Subjects include: sci- funds were available or in the process of Th e Board of County Commission- ence, technology, engineer- 153629478 merce Committee Chair- ing water systems. collection, to the credit of a proper fund, ers does hereby modify the 2014 Annual properly appropriated and free from any Appropriation and hereby directs the ing, and math (STEM); agri- 246837195 man Fred Upton (R-MI) previous encumbrance; and pursuant to Paulding County Auditor to transfer the Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D)(1), funds: 5 6 2 9 8 4 7 1 3 these purchases must be approved by FROM: 001-030-00004/General resolution of the Board of County Com- Fund/Insurance/Loss Control/Salaries/ 4897135Budget26 missioners. Now, therefore the Paulding Loss Control Need a 731562984 Springwood HELP County Commissioners approve the TO: 001-031-00001/General Fund/ about to Th en and Now Purchase Orders as sub- Commissioners’ Misc/Postage New Career 3 1 5 2 9 8 6 4 7 NEEDED mitted by the Auditor; and it is found AMOUNT: $5,000.00 FLATLINE? Paulding County Board of and determined that all formal actions MEETING NOTES OF AP- in time 924376851 Apartments Developmental Disabilities is looking of this Board of County Commission- POINTMENTS: Immediate Need for ers, County of Paulding, State of Ohio Marsha Yeutter, Paulding County for the Holidays? 678145239 for an Early Intervention Specialist concerning the adoption of this resolu- Senior Center – Ms. Yeutter presented Immediate opportunities • RNs (PRN Hours) Sub to work as needed at our Parc tion were adopted in an open meeting of a dietician contract for the Commis- for Shipping/Receiving, Lane location. To apply send resume to: this Board of County Commissioners, sioners’ review. Th e Commissioners re- TABLET quested that Ms. Yeutter have the pros- Goldshield, Industrial Sewers, Whispering PCBDD and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any ecutor approve the contract as to form Service Techs, & Production GIVEAWAY ATTN: Melinda Walters of its committees that resulted in such before securing signatures. R & R Employment. Pines 900 Fairground Drive formal action, were in meetings open to Ed Bohn, Paulding County EMA – Paulding, OH 45879 the public in compliance with all legal Mr. Bohn provided the Commissioners 260-724-4810 WITH requirements including Section §121.22 his last two weeks’ activity logs. He re- www.rremployment.com 2 BEDROOM PCBDD is an equal opportunity employer. of the Ohio Revised Code. ported the plane crash debriefi ng went 1 YEAR LEASE IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- well. Mr. Bohn informed the Commis- ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE sioners that Rich Lauff er of the Ohio APARTMENTS ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: EMA had attended the recent LEPC TRUCK DRIVERS Th e Paulding County Auditor has meeting. Mr. Bohn is still working with Budget Pet Friendly certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” Mr. Lauff er to update EMA policies and NEEDED purchase order numbers and payments procedures. He is also planning to work about to FOR W/D Hookups included in the Allowance of Claims with the Henry County EMA director on November 12, 2014, Warrants num- on various reports that need to be done. FLATLINE? Spacious Storage Experienced bered 211935 through 211943 in the Mr. Bohn reported he has located most amount of $2,087.47; and it is certifi ed of the defi bulators purchased from a Immediate Need for RENT Patios Flatbed Company that both at the time that the contract or previous year grant. He will arrange for order was made (“then”), and at the time training for staff members who wish to • RNs (PRN Hours) IN and Owner Operators that the County Auditor is completing participate. Mr. Bohn noted he has been •CNAs Sign-On Bonus the certifi cation (“now”), that suffi cient and will participate (on his own time) 860 St. Rd. 930 E. #65 funds were available or in the process of in Christmas for Kids and Neighbors •Housekeeping PAULDING collection, to the credit of a proper fund, in Need in both Paulding and Defi ance New Haven, IN properly appropriated and free from any Counties. He reported the local Red R & R Medical Staffi ng Please call: 260-493-3649 previous encumbrance; and pursuant to Cross are no longer local organizations. 260-493-6366 the Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D)(1), Th ey are run regionally, with our Coun- 419-399-2419 meyertrucking.com these purchases must be approved by ty reporting to Lima. 260-724-4417 aspenmgt.net resolution of the Board of County Com- Hours: M-F 8-5 PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] 2014 AWARDS OF EXCEL- contact the IPRA Offi ce at 2015 DOG TAGS NOW AVAILABLE OHIO’S YOUNG HUNTERS PATROL OFFERS TIPS AND LENCE AWARD FOR NEW 317-573-4035 or vmayes@in- HARVEST MORE THAN WARNINGS ABOUT DRIVING HAVEN PARKS & REC pra.org. Visit www.inpra.org 6,400 DEER DURING IN WINTER WEATHER for general information. YOUTH GUN SEASON Th e New Haven Parks Th e Indiana Park and Th e Van Wert Post of the and Recreation Department Recreation Association Ohio’s young hunters Ohio State Highway Patrol has been chosen as the re- founded 1916 is a state not- checked 6,453 white-tailed is warning drivers about the cipient of a 2014 Awards of for-profi t membership asso- deer during the two-day dangers of driving in winter Excellence Award from the ciation dedicated to advanc- youth gun season, Nov 22- weather and is off ering some Indiana Park and Recreation ing the value of parks and 23, according to the Ohio tips on what drivers should Association (IPRA). IPRA recreation and those that Department of Natural Re- do in the event of a vehicle will present the award pub- provide it. Th rough its net- sources (ODNR). Th is sea- break down or a crash. licly at a special awards ban- work of recreation and park son provided youth hunters From December 2013 quet at the IPRA State Con- professionals, corporations, with their fi rst opportunity through March 2014, 33,085 ference in Michigan City on elected offi cials and orga- to pursue deer with specifi c crashes occurred on snow, January 15, 2014. nizations, IPRA encourag- straight-walled cartridge ri- ice or slush covered road- Th e 4 Wellness Summer es the promotion of health fl es and young hunters, tak- ways killing 38 people and Series is four running events and wellness, recreation ini- ing advantage of these rifl es, injuring 9,013. Speed-relat- that are a collaboration be- tiatives, and conservation harvested 378 deer over the ed factors were reported as a tween the parks department, of natural and cultural re- weekend. cause in 49 percent of these the New Haven High School sources. Th e Ohio counties that crashes. To view a breakdown Cross Country teams and 4 Wellness Summer Se- reported the most checked of winter crashes visit http:// Well Strategies Inc, a local ries deer during the 2014 youth www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/ wellness non-profi t. Th ese Since 2012 the New Ha- gun season were: Coshoc- doc/Winter_Driving_Bulle- tin_2014.pdf events appeal to all ages and ven-Adams Twp. Parks & ton (282), Tuscarawas (220), In the event of inclement abilities and our main focus Recreation Department has Holmes (218), Knox (207), weather, the Patrol is urging is to encourage an active, partnered with the New Guernsey (191), Muskingum motorists to allow extra time healthy lifestyle. Th e series Haven High School Cross (187), Licking (168), Ashtabu- includes an elementary mile County/Track teams and the to get to their destination, la (167), Carroll (145) and maintain a safe distance be- run, a 5K, A kid’s triathlon not for profi t Well Strategies Meigs (143). Coshocton was and a 10K. 2014 sponsors Inc to put on four running/ tween their vehicle and the also the top county in 2013. traffi c ahead, pay close atten- include Parkview Physicians walking events. Th ese events Last year youth hunters Group, Parkview Live, Lu- are held once a month, tion to bridges and overpass- Deputy Sheriff , K-9 Han- at the Courthouse, Auditor’s checked 6,640 deer. es – as they are oft en the fi rst theran Health Network, In- May-August and include Youth hunters could pur- diana Physical Th erapy, Bea- the Elementary Mile Run, dler, Gary Deitrick and K-9 Offi ce, 115 N. Williams St., to freeze over – and to drive sue deer with a legal shotgun, slowly, as everything includ- con Credit Union and Th ree the Canal Days 5K, the Jury Offi cer, Jano recently visited Paulding, OH 45879, Mon- muzzleloader, handgun or ing accelerating, turning Rivers Running Company. Kids Triathlon and the New the Auditor’s Offi ce to discuss day-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 specifi c straight-walled car- and braking, take longer on Each year, IPRA Awards Haven 10K. Th e series was 2015 Dog Tag Sales. 2015 Dog p.m. (cash or check only), by Tags went on sale Monday, mail (please enclose a self-ad- tridge rifl e and were required snow-covered roadways. of Excellence are presented developed to get people ac- to be accompanied by a non- tive and to promote a healthy December 1, 2014. dressed stamped envelope) or “In case of a vehicle break- to individuals and agencies hunting adult during the down, motorists should turn across Indiana to honor their lifestyle. In 2014 we had 520 1 Year Tag, $18, 3 Year visit www.pauldingcountyau- Tag, $54, Permanent, $180 ditor.com. Deadline for new two-day season. Th e youth on their hazard warning eff orts – both personally and participants from 5 years old deer-gun season is one of four in the Elementary Mile to 76 Tags may be purchased tags is January 31, 2015. lights, safely position the ve- professionally in the fi eld of special youth-only hunting hicle as far off the road as pos- Parks and Recreation. Win- years young in the New Hav- seasons designed to off er a en 10K. We have information sible, call #677 for assistance ners are evaluated by their safe and early hunting ex- and remain in the vehicle un- peers in the industry based on the series under the event DUPONT HOSPITAL RECOG- ducted in both inpatient and perience for young hunters. tab on our website www.ne- til help arrives,” explained Lt. upon a scoring system for NIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN outpatient areas, was to hone Youth hunting seasons are L.D. Brode commander of the quality of the project, impact whavenparksandrec.org. If in on education—recognize also set aside for small game, you have any questions or ELDER CARE Van Wert Post. on the community, creative defi cits, strengths and areas wild turkey and waterfowl. Troopers further suggest solutions as well as other cri- would like to sponsor one for growth. Youth hunters can com- or all of our events please Dupont Hospital is one that if you get stuck in snow; teria. of only six hospitals in In- Members of Lutheran memorate their hunt with make sure that your tail pipe For more information on contact me at 260-749-2212 Health Network’s Senior a First Harvest certifi cate, or email mclendenen@ne- diana to receive the Nurs- is free of all snow and debris, the IPRA and the Awards of es Improving Care for Circle program visited Du- available at wildohio.gov. to decrease your chance of Excellence program, please whavenin.org pont this summer as an Participants can upload a www.newhavenbulletin.com Healthsystem Elders desig- carbon monoxide poisoning. nation, which emphasizes advisory panel to assess photo and type in their in- All motorists are encour- a hospital’s commitment to important issues for older formation to personalize the aged to prepare their vehicle excellence in elder care. Th e adults. Th e hospital plans to certifi cate. Hunters can also for winter driving by ensur- eff ort to implement NICHE continue inviting them to share photos by clicking on ing that the battery, cooling Medicare Questions? practices at Dupont began in help assess the facility on a the Photo Gallery tab online. system, tires, wipers and de- Open Enrollment Oct. 15 - Dec. 7 earnest this spring. quarterly basis as part of its froster are all in working or- Th e national NICHE ongoing eff orts to reach this Ohio off ers many more der. Drivers are also encour- agenda provides the largest patient population. opportunities for hunters of aged to carry the following geriatric nursing program More training for Dupont all ages to pursue deer. Th e winter car kit items in their Call Anthony Marlin available. Just last week, 11 team members is planned deer-gun season is Monday, vehicle in case of a break- registered nurses at Dupont with guest presenters includ- December 1, through Sun- down: completed one month of in- ing a specialist on dementia, day, December 7. Deer-muz- • Cell phone with car (260) 704-3272 tensive training and course- understanding hospice care zleloader season is Friday, charger work to achieve an esteemed options, an in-service pro- January 2, through Monday, • Road fl ares or refl ectors title of geriatric resource vided by the Northeast In- January 5, 2015. Deer-archery • Help or Call Police signs ® nurse. Th e training has em- diana Coalition for Advance season is open now through • First aid kit YANKEE CANDLE powered these nurses to be- Care Planning, and many Sunday, February 1, 2015. • Flashlight come subject matter experts other related subjects. Find complete details in the • Blanket/Sleeping bag Th e Gift of Home Fragrancing™ for their specifi c units on Dupont’s NICHE team 2014-2015 Ohio Hunting and • Small shovel various issues that impact has reached out to long-term Trapping Regulations at wil- • Bottled water and energy seniors. NICHE supplies ev- care and assisted living facil- dohio.gov. foods idence-based, interdisciplin- ities to discuss opportunities ODNR ensures a balance • Candles and matches CANDLE OF THE MONTH ary approaches that promote to improve continuity of care between wise use and protec- • Tow strap/chain positive experiences for old- for patients. Dupont nurs- tion of our natural resources Up-to-the-minute road December: Sparkling Cinnamon er adults. Older adults have es also plan to partner with for the benefi t of all. Visit the conditions are always avail- reported greater satisfaction the leadership teams at some ODNR website at ohiodnr. able by logging onto the Ohio rates, as have their families, of these facilities to develop gov. Department of Transporta- in NICHE designated hospi- and off er specialty education tion’s website, ohgo.com. Stop in! topics to their staff nurses. tals. $ 99 “In our opinion, the for- Some of these topics include MEDIUM 14 mal NICHE designation is chronic disease management JAR the gold standard,” said Th e- and palliative care. resa Shull, RN, CEN, emer- Several changes have oc- LARGELARGE $ 99 gency department and chest curred at Dupont Hospital as JAR 17 pain coordinator, NICHE a result of NICHE. Some en- coordinator. “NICHE stood hancements include upgrad- out above other designations ed mattresses added to the emergency department; im- America’s best loveld candled ™ primarily because it relies on evidence-based practices proved campus visibility— to achieve patient-centered ER red stripe was repainted; care for older adults. It is a and more communication to priority for Dupont Hospi- seniors about valet parking, tal to improve our service a free and safe service for all for this fast growing popu- Dupont Hospital guests and Business lation.” visitors. Shull has led Dupont’s de- Th e emergency depart- velopment of the geriatric re- ment was selected as the pilot Slow? source nurse model. Dupont unit to begin NICHE imple-

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