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Dave Gordon is a life long miracle that he survived the resident of Antwerp and is accident and he is truly a liv- married to Connie Gordon. ing miracle. He is expected to On the foggy morning of Ma come home at the end of Au- y 2, 2012 Dave was critically gust. He has a long road ahead injured aft er an accident. He of him with lots of physical was working in Toledo build- therapy and doctor visits. ing bridges for the new 24 and Miles For Th e Man Of was in Napoleon when a car Steel Benefi t for Dave Gordon went left of center and hit him has been planned in his honor head on. He somehow made it on Saturday, September 15, out of the truck. Th e detective 2012 at the Antwerp VFW was not able to prove if he was Post 5087. Events for the day ejected or got out of the truck include a Poker Run (registra- himself, but when he was out tion: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; of the truck he was hit by a fi rst bike out at Noon), Corn semi. Th e semi drug him for Hole Tournament (registra- From the South Station: Jon Stauff er, Assistant Chief Gary 125 feet before he fi nally re- tion: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Back row (l-r): Karl Mielke, Kim Sutton, Michelle Stahl, Marquardt, Alex Coreas, and Justen Beauprez. leased or let go. He was sent Tournament starts at Noon), Stephanie Lorentz, and Deanna Grindstaff . Front row: Pam By: Beth Stauff er the Central Station, which is to Napoleon hospital, then and a dinner beginning at Miller and Nedra Mielke. Local fi remen have been located at the intersection of was transferred to Toledo’s 4:00 p.m. Th e United Way of Pauld- August 28 at the Senior Center gearing up this past week to Hartzell Road and 930, and UTMC. Injuries Dave sus- For more information ing County held its annual in Paulding. raise money for the Muscu- the South Station, which is lo- tained included a fractured about how you can help out campaign kickoff on Tuesday, (continued on page 2) lar Dystrophy Association’s cated on Paulding Road. For back, fractured neck, broken this cause, please contact Fill the Boot campaign. some fi refi ghters like Alex wrist, severe brain injury and Mandy Shelton at 419-399- ANGELA ZIMMANN SPEAK- election to Congress this No- With boots in hand, the New Coreas, this year marks his they had to amputate part 9474 or Chantelle Pease 419- ER AT TOWN HALL MEETING vember. Aft er this town hall Haven/Adams Township fi rst experience with the Fill of his right foot only leaving 786-0628. morning meeting, you may fi refi ghters collected dona- the Boot campaign. For oth- him with a heel and an ankle. Ohio’s Fift h Congressional wish to enjoy the Flat Rock tions from passing motorists ers like Gary Marquardt, the He was in an induced coma CORRECTION District Democratic candi- Creek Festival, which will be outside of the three diff er- Assistant Fire Chief from Sta- for two weeks and was in date, Angela Zimmann, will held at the fairgrounds. ent stations serving the New tion #2, participating in the UTMC’s ICU for fi ve weeks. In last week’s ad for Broad- speak at a town hall meeting Haven area. Th e participating Fill the Boot campaign is an He was then transferred to way Deli in New Haven, there at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, DAY TRIPS! stations include the North annual event. Assistant Chief St. Joe Specialty Hospital in was a mis-print. It should September 15th at the nature September 19 - Blue Gate- Station, which is located on Marquardt told me, “I’ve been Fort Wayne and is currently 110 West Oak have read, “Buy 1 Sandwich, preserve building just west Shipshewana $70 - includes lunch Broadway Street in the heart doing this for over 30 years, recovering in Parkview Hos- Get 1 ½ off .” We apologize for of the Paulding County fair- NEW for 2012 of downtown New Haven, and I really enjoyPayne, helping OH pital Rehab Center. Th e doc- this error. —WBN editors grounds. 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Gordon, 84, of “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose resident of Dothan, AL, died (Gene) Shoenauer and Di- Cecil, passed away Wednes- Saturday, August 25, 2012, at anne Farling, both of Payne, day, August 29, 2012 at hearts are fully committed to Him.” —2 Chronicles 16:9 his residence. He was 70. OH; three grandchildren: Parkview Regional Medical Funeral services will be Sarah, Kaitlin and Th omas Center, Fort Wayne. held at Bethel United Meth- Lantow; Arnold also has a Wayne was born in An- (Firefi ghters: and OSU Extension, Commu- odist Church, Cecil, on Sat- dear friend, companion and twerp, OH on July 9, 1928, a Continued from Page 1) nity Health Professionals, and urday, September 15, 2012 at caregiver, Martha Prescott. son of the late Lizzie (Wen- out.” Northwest Ohio Community 11:00 a.m. with a dinner to In lieu of fl owers, memori- tworth) and William Gor- Th e fi refi ghters of New Action Commission. follow. Pastor Ma Begley will als may be made to Southern don. Haven/Adams Township Campaign co-chairs, Stan offi ciate. Care Hospice, 2576 Mont- He attained the rank or have a long history of proudly and Barb Searing, shared this Mr. Begley was born April gomery Highway, Suite 2, Corporal in the U.S. Army, supporting the MDA. “Col- year’s goals with those in at- 9, 1942, in Dry Hill, KY and Dothan, AL 36303. serving from 1951 to 1957. lections have gone up and tendance. Stan commented proudly served in the U.S. Arthur J. Price, 79, of Wayne was a member of the down according to the econ- that he liked the United Way Marine Corp. He took great Oakwood died Tuesday, Au- Antwerp American Legion omy, but we have been doing because it gave “one location pride in his ability to per- gust 28, 2012 at Defi ance Area Post 253. Wayne was a lifelong this for many years,” said for resources that God gave to form exceptional body work Inpatient Hospice Center. farmer and worked at Dana Fire Chief John Bennett. A us to give to our friends and on cars. He had a love of cars He was born January 4, Weatherhead, Antwerp. On history of the Fill the Boot community. We hope this year and trains and was known by 1933 in Paulding to the late Jan 25, 1951 Wayne married campaign provided by Chief to ensure our contacts with his family and friends as be- Arthur C. and Edna B. (Au- Marceil McMichael. Bennett shows that the lo- business, industries, social ser- ing very generous to every- france) Price. On June 10, Wayne will be sadly cal fi refi ghters started fi lling vice agencies and individuals and expand those contacts,” one he met. 1978, he married Dorothy missed by his wife, Marceil; the boot way back in 1978. In th Stan said. Mr. Begley was preceded Riley, who survives in Oak- children: Debra (Th omas) wood, Marsha Williamson of this year’s 34 Fill the Boot Barb Searing said she is wood. Clouse of Tiffi n, Linda (Jan) Cecil; 10 nephews and nieces: campaign, our New Haven/ in death by his wife, Mar- looking forward to working Also surviving are his Leaders of Napoleon and Trevor Tracy, Troy (Windy) Adams Township fi refi ghters tha; and step-daughter, Gena with new executive direc- Daniel (Margie) Gordon of Tracy, Ryan (Loretta) Dens- are on track to have offi cially Lantow; his parents: Julius children: Pam (John) Arnett tor Sonya Herber during the and Esther Begley; a brother, of Oakwood, Sheree (Reid) Cecil; grandchildren: Kim- more, Nathan (Ginger) Dens- donated a cumulative total of more, Alicia (Gary) Plotts, over $150,000 to the MDA. campaign. “She is a very ser- Michael Lynn “Pink” Beg- Bruce of Dallas, Jackie Rough- berly (Randy) Carpenter, vice-minded lady and we are Rachel Densmore, Lucas If you haven’t had an op- ley; four sisters: Coteal Lee, ton of Continental, Arthur F. Jody (Jacob) Bernath, Sarah, thrilled to have her energy Lorene Gordon, Barbara (Latasha) Price of Cecil, Tuge Amy & Laura Leaders, Bos- Tracy, Sarah Tracy, Renee portunity to help the local Perez, Jonathon Williamson; and enthusiasm for the United Guyton, and Bernadyne Rod- Price of Continental, Brian ton (Sumer) Waltenberger, fi refi ghters fi ll the boot for Way.” gers. Bradford of Grover Hill, and Brandon Headley and Dalton 18 great-nephews and nieces: the MDA yet this year, you Brandon, Darion, Carson Herber said that everyone Survivors include two Sheila (Scott) Kiner of Palm (Brooke) Gordon. still have one opportunity left who donates and volunteers sons: Shane Begley and Chad Desert, CA; 13 grandchil- Wayne was also preced- and Ashlynn Tracy; Dakota, to do so. Stop out and sup- Madison and Piper Dens- for the United Way believes (Kris) Lantow; four brothers: dren; 17 great-grandchildren; ed in death by his siblings: port our local heroes as they in the organization. She also Paul (Ruby) Begley of Gray, and a sister, Jean Winterhal- Doris Beerbower, Doro- more; Hope, Jaden, McKen- raise money for the MDA on zie and Emma Plotts; Dylan shared the focus of the United KY, Jim (Jean) Begley of Ti- ter of Defi ance. thy Schwartzwalder, Helen Friday from 2:00–8:00 p.m. Way Worldwide is shift ing tusville, FL, Dave (Linda) Arthur retired from Gen- Emenhiser, Edith Cook and Perez; Paige Jones; Parker outside of the central station Densmore; Brian and Jes- to programs that enhance fi - Begley of Payne, OH, and eral Motors in 1989. He was Edwin, Don and Kenny Gor- at the intersection of Hartzell nancial stability, health, and a loving husband and father. don; and great-grandchild, sica Bennett; Randi and Dave & 930. Drew. education to help the common He was a Navy Veteran of the Maxwell James Waltenberg- www.newhavenbulletin.com good. “We still need monetary SENIOR BREAKFAST She was preceded in death Korean Confl ict. He was a er. donations,” Herber stated, “to also by a niece: Miranda Tra- (United Way: at member of UAW Local 211 of His funeral service was fund those services that make cy. Continued from Page 1) Gardens of Paulding Defi ance and Paulding VFW. at Dooley Funeral Home, on the greatest impact on our He was an avid fi sherman September 1, 2012. Rev. Max Robin worked for Spartech “We had a successful cam- community.” in Paulding. She had worked paign (last year) but we also Tuesday, September 11 and outdoorsman who loved Begley offi ciated. He was laid Another way to support the life to the fullest. to rest at Bethel Cemetery. for 25 years at Eagle Pitcher/ made some successful connec- United Way is to volunteer. 8:00 a.m. Th ere will be no funeral Memorials are to Pauld- Meridian in Grabill, IN. She tions,” said Karl Mielke, Vice Board president Sarah Sajuan service or visitation. ing County Senior Center had a great love for her fami- President of the United Way shared there are events planned Any seniors are Arrangements are under or Bethel United Method- ly. She will always be remem- of Paulding County board. and help is always needed and invited free of the direction of Heitmeyer ist Church. Condolences bered for never saying no to Th e United Way works with appreciated. “If anyone is inter- Funeral Home, Oakwood. and fond memories may be her nieces and nephews and partner agencies to mobilize ested in volunteering, the next the caring power of our com- charge Condolences may be ex- shared at www.dooleyfuner- great-nieces and nephews event is the Flatrock Creek Fes- alhome.com and the awesome slumber munity. Among the agencies tival. We also need volunteers Lee Alan Leon Matthew, parties they had through the receiving allocations last year for the luau and Halloween Please Join Us… 53, died Saturday, September years. She also enjoyed buy- were the CPC Women’s Health party.” stated Sarah. Resource, West Ohio Food 1, 2012 at his residence aft er ing shoes. Anyone interested in vol- At Th e Gardens of Paulding Bank, Paulding County Red an extended illness. A funeral service was unteering or donating the held September 5, 2012, at Cross, Paulding County Senior campaign may call the United For an aft ernoon of gospel music He was born July 17, 1959 Center, Paulding County 4-H in Paulding County, Ohio, the Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Way offi ce at 419-399-8240. performed by son of Charles A. and Dorma Oakwood with Pastor Eileen Jean (Bland) Matthews. On Kochensparger offi ciating. June 29, 1990 he married Peg- Burial followed in Little Aug- The Meadows of Kalida, Th e Dunnemans gy Sue Stone, who survives. laize Cemetery, Melrose. Leipsic & Ottawa-Glandorf He was employed by Herbert Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s currently has full-time, part-time and E. Orr Company and was a PRN openings for the following positions: Music Ministry member of UAW #211. choice. Condolences may be He is survived by his wife, expressed at: www.heitmey- ~ STNA’s Peggy Matthews of Pauld- erfuneralhome.com ~ Dietary Friday September 7, at 2:00 p.m. ing; a daughter, Miranda L. ~ RN/LPN Matthews of Napoleon, OH; CLASSIC FEATHERS BIRD All shifts are available. 199 CR 103 - Phone: 419-399-4940 a sister, Elvene (Justus) Holts- CLUB MEETING Please apply in person at berry of Oakwood; and seven The Meadows of Ottawa-Glandorf Refreshments will be served! 575 Ottawa-Glandorf Road, Ottawa, Ohio 45879. EOE. brothers: Gordon Matthews Th e Classic Feathers Bird of Sturgis, MI, John (Edna) Club will hold their monthly COME JOIN US FOR Matthews of Bryan, OH, meeting on Sunday, Sep- 2nd Annual Paulding County Senior Center Ronald and Jerry Matthews, tember 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the both of Cecil, Lynn Matthews Bryan Community Center on of Defi ance, Dana (Teresa) Buff alo Road in Bryan, OH. Car Show Matthews of Broughton, and Judy Lorntz will be shar- Sunday, Sept 9 from 12pm - 4pm Senior Bingo Jody Matthews of Payne. ing information on the Mey- Around the Paulding town square on He is preceded in death by ers Parrot. Th e public is in- Jackson and Main St The last Thursday of every month at 10am his parents; infant brother, vited to attend. Th e Classic at Paulding Senior Center Charles Matthews Jr.; and in- Feathers Bird Club meets the $10 day of show registration fant sister, Wilda Matthews. second Sunday of each month For information contact Cindy Kennedy For more information, contact: Funeral services were con- at the Bryan Community Kaleigh Mapes 419-399-4940 ducted September 5, 2012 at Center. 419-399-3650 Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. Burial was in Hedges Cemetery, Paulding. work with THE GARDENS Donations may be made Would you like to of Paulding to a charity of the donor’s funeral directors who understand 24HR. SKILLED NURSING I REHABILITATIVE SERVICES I ASSISTED LIVING choice. Online condolences how valuable it is for you and your may be sent to www.denher- 199 Co. Rd. 103 • Paulding, Ohio 45879 derfh .com family to have a truly meaningful 419-399-4940 www.thegardenspaulding.com Robin Sue Tracy, 48, of funeral experience? Paulding died on Sunday, Part of the Peregrine Family of Ohio-Based Health Services Communities September 2, 2012 at her resi- dence. FUNERAL HOMEs When the time comes to honor a COME JOIN US FOR She was born March 23, loved one’s memory in a personal 1964 in Defi ance to Paul and Antwerp 419-258-5684 way, give us a call. Ruth Tracy. Her father is de- Payne 419-263-0000 ceased. Her mother survives Senior Breakfast 2011 in Melrose. Also surviving www.dooleyfuneralhome.com at Gardens of Paulding are two brothers: Bob Tracy every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8am of Defi ance, Greg (Joyce) Tracy of Melrose; two sisters: For a Life Worth Celebrating Alane Densmore of Oak- PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 CENTRAL LUTHERAN 5th Now, the 5th graders wear pa- MONTHLY SENIOR BREAK- NEW HAVEN RESIDENT analysis provides a tool for the area. I want to stress that re- GRADERS SPREAD KIND- per clips on their clothing to FAST AT GARDENS OF REPRESENTS AT INTERNA- early detection of Asian carp cent fi sh sampling activities, NESS THROUGH “ONE CLIP remind them to be kind to PAULDING TIONAL TOPS CONVENTION at low densities, and these lat- such as gill netting and elec- AT A TIME” PROGRAM others. Th ey call themselves est positive results heighten trofi shing, have not provided the “Kindness Warriors,” Th e monthly senior break- Th eresa Lambert of TOPS concern about the presence any physical evidence that and watch for children in the fast at Gardens of Pauld- IN 755 New Haven repre- of Asian carp in western Lake live Asian carp are present in school who are doing acts of ing will take place this next sented the state of Indiana at Erie. However, the analysis western Lake Erie.” kindness. Th ose children, Tuesday, September 11, 2012 an International TOPS (Take cannot provide or confi rm Asian carp, including big- along with their kind acts, at 8:00 a.m. Any seniors are Off Pounds Sensibly ) Con- information about the num- head and silver carp, pose a are posted on the “One Act invited free of charge. vention in San Diego, CA in ber or size of possible fi sh. signifi cant threat to the Great at a Time” wall. Every two July. Th eresa lost 108 pounds At present, eDNA evi- Lakes ecosystem and econo- weeks a name is chosen, and THANK YOU to her goal in just a little over dence cannot verify whether my. Help from the public, es- the child is honored with the two years time. “I could not live Asian carp are present, pecially Great Lakes anglers, Paper Clip award, a paper clip Th ank you to everyone have done it without my fam- whether the DNA may have will be imperative moving on a lanyard to be worn with who remembered us with ily and all my TOPS friends come from a dead fi sh, or forward. All anglers are high- pride. Congratulations to prayers, cards, food, visits, support and encouragement.” Jensen Peppler who received whether water containing ly encouraged to learn how to and comforting words. A spe- Her advice to others: Asian carp DNA may have identify Asian carp, including the fi rst Paperclip Award for cial thank you to Dr. Wiley make small changes, one at standing up for someone who been transported from other both adults and juveniles, as and staff . We will always a time, set small achievable sources such as bilge water, the spread of juvenile Asian was being picked on. Central be grateful. Our wonderful goals, hold yourself account- Lutheran School is only one storm sewers or fi sh-eating carp through the use of live group of family and friends able, only you can change you birds. Th e Service, U.S. Army bait buckets has been identi- of three Indiana schools par- has helped us to cope with the and don’t let setbacks get you ticipating in “One Clip at a Corps of Engineers and the fi ed as a possible entry point “One Clip at a Time” is a loss of our loved one, Marcia down. Time.” U.S. Geological Survey are into the Great Lakes. A video nonprofi t organization based Helms. New Haven’s TOPS chap- ter meets every Tuesday leading a two-year Asian Carp teaching people how to iden- in Chattanooga, TN that mo- —Gene & Cara Lou Handy, Environmental DNA Calibra- tify bighead and silver carp is BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mike & Carol Brown, morning at the New Haven tivates children to make the tion Study (ECALS), funded available on the Service’s You- world a better place. Th is pro- Hazen & Ava Kennedy, United Methodist Church, through the Great Lakes Res- Tube channel at http://youtu. gram is an outgrowth of the Pudge & Linda Kennedy weigh in starts at 9:00 am and toration Initiative to reduce be/B49OWrCRs38. “Paper Clips Project”, which the meeting starts at 10:00 the uncertainty surrounding If anglers or constituents brought worldwide attention GOSPEL FEST & ICE a.m. For more information Asian carp environmental have observed or captured to Whitwell, Tennessee aft er CREAM SOCIAL AT call toll free 1-800-932-8677 or visit www.TOPS.org. DNA (eDNA) results. an Asian carp, immediately it was captured in the award- MELROSE UMC winning fi lm, Paper Clips. Th e “Th e breadth of positive notify ODNR at 800-WILD- Central Lutheran 5th graders, SAMPLE RESULTS FOUND samples from the Sandusky LIFE (945-3543). Photograph On Saturday September Bay area was not expected,” the fi sh from nose to tail, and with the help of their teach- 8, from Noon to 7:00 p.m., ASIAN CARP EDNA IN SAN- ers, Deb Zeckzer and Janet DUSKY BAY said Michigan Department of retain the fi sh on ice for veri- the Melrose United Method- Natural Resources Fisheries fi cation. Photographs can be Hayward, used the program nd to teach about the Holocaust ist Church is having their 2 Chief Jim Dexter. “We need sent directly to ODNR at wil- and how that awful event im- Annual Outdoor Gospel Fest. to understand the source of dohio.com by clicking on the pacted the world. From this At the same time, the Church the eDNA in order to address Asian Carp link and follow- program, the students then is also having an Ice Cream it and keep silver and bighead ing the instructions. came up with ways to make Social in the Fellowship Hall. carp from establishing a vi- Identifi cation guides, fre- positive changes in their own Melrose UMC is located able population in the Great quently asked questions and classrooms, schools, and Kennedy Lynn Zuber is at 712 State Street in Melrose, Lakes.” management plans are also the name Demi Hatlevig and communities. just south of the four way stop Since extensive sampling available online at www. Jeremy Zuber named their Teacher, Janet Hayward, on SR 613. Area residents are conducted for this species this michigan.gov/asiancarp and saw the documentary “Paper daughter born on August 6, invited to bring their lawn 2012 at Community Memori- summer, as well as extensive www.wildohio.com. Clips” on Netfl ix and decided chairs, sit under the tent and sampling conducted histori- To learn more about to research it on in Internet. al Hospital. Kennedy weighed listen to area gospel artists 7 lb. 13 oz. and was 20 inches cally, have yielded no live fi sh, eDNA sampling and fi ltering She discovered that there was perform. the data suggests that if Asian in Sandusky Bay, view images a teacher education program, long. Grandparents are Curtis and Vicki Hatlevig and Larry Starting at Noon and shar- carp are present, then they of the process at: http://www. and decided to take a trip to ing the hour will be Th e New On July 30-31, Ohio De- and Wendy Zuber of Ant- partment of Natural Re- are in very low abundance. flickr.com/photos/acrcc/ Chatanooga, TN where she Gospelaires and Legacy. At werp. Great-grandmother is sources (ODNR), Michigan “Th ese eDNA samples sets/72157630854558566/. was trained in the program. 1:00 p.m. Melody Road will Joyce Lissen of Albany, WS. Department of Natural Re- provide useful information to ODNR and MDNR are take the stage. Following sources (MDNR), U.S. Fish help guide our monitoring of committed to the conserva- them at 2:00 p.m. will be Th e Need a guide for helping you navigate and Wildlife Service (Service) Lake Erie and our response to tion, protection, manage- Carpenters-Burt family. Th e and U.S. Army Corps of En- any threat of Asian carp to the ment, use and enjoyment of through all your advertising options? Dunnemans sing at 3:00 p.m., gineers collected 150 water Great Lakes,” said U.S. Fish the region’s natural and cul- and at 4:00 p.m. Tom Kenne- samples from the Sandusky and Wildlife Service Midwest tural resources for current rk will delight the audience Bay and Sandusky River. Deputy Regional Director and future generations. Th e with musical numbers on his Analysis of these water sam- Charlie Wooley. “While there mission of the U.S. Fish and saxophone. Trinity will fol- 18,000 newspapers ples indicated 20 samples out is still uncertainty about the Wildlife Service is working low at 5:00 p.m., and Legacy With over erent addresses every of 150 taken from throughout source of eDNA, the recent with others to conserve, pro- mailed to diff will conclude the event at 6:00 fi ndings provide another tect and enhance fi sh, wild- e West Bend News will help Sandusky Bay and Sandusky week Th p.m. River have tested positive for point of data as we work with life, plants and their habitats you successfully navigate your area, At the picnic shelter the the presence of silver carp en- Ohio and Michigan to assess for the continuing benefi t of Call Laura to reach the most people possible for men’s group will sell water vironmental DNA (eDNA). the status of Asian carp in the the American people. your business or organization. and pop. 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But I know of many direction that God wants us PATIENTS® MILLIONAIRES CLUB ic goals in Paulding County. churches that have prospered to move in as we continue to Th e Foundation’s mission is and thrived renting out a seek ways to minister to the dedicated to receiving, grow- place to worship. Rick War- community with our limited ing, and distributing gift s ren’s church (Rick of Purpose- budget. for the benefi t of the people Driven Life fame) had 10,000 May we always remember WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE- of Paulding County. Please people attending the church that people are more impor- consider becoming a donor of COME A LEADER? he pastors at before building a tant than any tool used in the fund of your choice. Visit building. Th ey were a church ministry, even the building. the website at www.paulding- By: Lisa McClure, Paulding without a building. You can read more of countyareafoundation.net or County Area Foundation Rick wrote, “I’m oft en Regan’s writings at www.re- call 419-399-8296. “If your actions inspire asked, ‘How big can a church gansravings.blogspot.com or others to dream more, learn grow without a building?’ stop in to worship God with JUST A BUILDING, NOT THE more, do more, and become Th e answer is, ‘I don’t know!’ him and his church family CHURCH more, you are a leader.” Saddleback met for 15 years on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at —John Quincy Adams and grew to 10,000 attenders Riverside Christian Church. Do you have what it takes By: Regan Clem, Riverside without their own building, Located at the corner of 192 to be a leader? Whether at Christian Church so I know it’s possible to grow & SR 49. Indiana students spent the Pennies for Patients Mil- work, home, school, or in the Today’s article is more of to at least 10,000! A building, three weeks during the 2011- lionaires Club! EACS raised community, there are those a Riverside church update. I or lack of a building, should THANK YOU 12 school year contributing a total of $10,900 to support who choose to lead and those hope you enjoy and are chal- never be allowed to become I would like to thank ev- their spare change for Pennies and fund life-saving blood who choose to follow. People lenged. a barrier to a wave of growth. eryone who sent me a birth- for Patients. Th e fund raiser is cancer research and patient generally want to be a leader. Th is last week, I heard that People are far more impor- day card. I received 106 cards designed to teach children the services. Each participating However, the question is do a family didn’t visit our church tant than property” (Purpose in all. Bonnie and I enjoyed value of community service in school received a recognition you have what it takes to be when they were looking for a Driven Church, 46). reading every single one of a fun way. Th e Indiana Chap- plaque. the lead? church because they believed Others have probably them. ter recently named EACS to A person who leads has to that we would not be here heard wrong information —Glen Rinard be steadfast in his/her deci- in the future. Th ey thought, through the Antwerp gossip p sion. Th ere can be no indeci- “Why invest in a church that vine concerning Riverside. THE GREATER CHOICES air, siveness. will just close up?” Maybe they heard that we DIVINE MERCY PARISH Do we breathe a little Successful leaders must Th en in another conversa- were closing up or some other 2012 FUN-FEST While through this life, prayer? plan their work and work tion I had this week, someone news instead of just sell- with all it’s struggling, Hoping they will not be their plan. It is said, if you fail mentioned that they thought ing our building. In this ar- Divine Mercy Parishioners We are like one who is al- lost. to plan, you plan to fail. our church was going under. ticle, I hope to set the record from Antwerp, Paulding and ways juggling, As we juggle life before the A mixture of glass and Lord’s eyes, A person in leadership has So I want to emphasize in straight. Payne have been working as a rubber balls . May we be able to recog- to be the mastery in detail. this article that “We’re still For us, listing our build- team this past year to present If a rubber ball drops to nize, One who is not keen on de- here. We still care. And we ing for sale reminded us that their third annual combined still have a mission.” the ground, Th at it’s okay to let a lesser tails cannot hold a leadership the building is not the church. festival. Th e event is sched- I think these thoughts all It does not break, it just thing pass, position for long. Th e building never has been uled for Sunday, September stem back to when we put our bounces around, In order to be ready to ful- A great leader understands the church. Th e building nev- 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. people and the problems they building up for sale. Notice er will be the church. Under- We may be able to pick it fi ll, that I didn’t say “church” up at the Payne location (203 W. up as duty calls, Th e teachings of Holy face and strives to fi nd a solu- standing that is a good funda- Townline). Th ere will be a lot tion. for sale. At that time we were mental to build off of. We, the Or if time doesn’t permit, Will, in fi nancial dire straits. Th is for everyone to enjoy. it’s okay, For these are the balls So do you have what it people, are the church. Our Th e concession stand in led to us listing the building relationships with one anoth- To let the ball just roll made of glass. takes to lead? the big tent will open at 9:00 on the market. When we did er and Jesus make a church, away. —Marjorie Wagler Th e Paulding County Area a.m. and will serve various that, I emphasized that the not the building. When we But if a glass ball is foods, snacks and drinks un- building is for sale, not the meet in the park, we’re the dropped, MEN’S SLOW PITCH church. I posted an article on- church. If we meet in another til 4:30 p.m. Doughnuts will Th e ball will be shattered, SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Zumba be available in the morning. line explaining that. I wrote building, we would still be the And the pieces all scat- AT PAULDING RESERVOIR In the parish air-condi- tered, Classes starting an article for this paper doing church. When we meet for a PARK the same. And I preached it. Bible study at my house, we’re tioned hall a “Home Style” It may feel as the world has dinner of chicken and ham, stopped, August 21 Our church, if the building the church. We, the people, Paulding Reservoir Park sold, was not leaving Ant- are the church. And if we mashed potatoes and gravy, Now, the glass balls illus- at Payne Elementary dressing, green beans, cole trate, in Paulding will host a Men’s werp. We would have been don’t have good relationships Slow-pitch Tournament on Gymnasium slaw, dinner rolls, drink and Th e important things that moving into town and had a with one another and Jesus, September 8th. Th is is a dou- dessert will be served from can’t wait, Tuesdays & Thursdays budget for a few years to be a yet have a building, we are ble elimination tournament. fully-funded church, allowing not the church. Th e build- 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Carry- Th ings of great worth, of 7:15-8:00 pm great cost. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, us to do many of the minis- ing, although a useful tool at outs will be available. th As we spin them into the September 4 . To enter, please $5 per class or tries we have a passion for but times, is irrelevant to being Games for kids include call 419-769-9991. Dartboard, Pop Ring Toss, $45 for 6-week session currently lack the funding for. the church. Th ings that would help us ful- If the day comes when it Putt-Putt, Sponge Bob Bean Bag Toss, Surprise Package Free Estimates Contact fi ll our mission as a church. would be better for us to sell Booth and a variety of oth- 20+ Colors Lauren Denning For many, being a church the building, we would not without a permanent building er games for younger kids. with Questions hesitate to sell it. We would Rain Tech is apparently a tough thing Games for the adults include 260-348-0283 gladly and eagerly sell the to grasp. Some apparently building to further God’s Big Six Wheel, Bingo, Horse church. Now those two sen- Roulette and Showdown. Seamless Gutters tences would be confusing A Silent Auction will be St. James Lutheran Church if you don’t diff erentiate be- held where you will fi nd a va- Cleaning • Screening • Repair NALC - North American Lutheran Church tween the building and the riety of items which include church, but that is only due tools for the men and Vera Steve Hitzeman 5229 CR 192 511 West Townline Street • Payne, Ohio 45880 to a wrong understanding of Bradley items for the ladies. 419-258-1818 Antwerp, OH 45813 419-263-2129 what the church is. Entertainment will be Sunday School 9:00 • Sunday Worship 10:00 And we get that wrong un- provided by Th e Antwerp derstanding honestly. We’re Community Band, Th e New Pastor Fred Meuter ingrained from birth with a Horizons Polka Band aka Th e 260-492-2581 wrong understanding of the Sauerkraut Kids and Chris- building. “Here is the church, tian Magician, Tim Mabis. Nursery available Here is the steeple, Open the Th ere will be a Kraft Ko- doors, See all the people.” rner where you will fi nd de- But the truth is better ex- licious homemade cookies, pressed in a revised rhyme cakes, pies, breads and noo- Divine Mercy that I found, “Here is a build- dles. Th ere will also be fresh ing, On top there’s a steeple, produce, plants and a variety Catholic Parish Mass Open the doors, Th e church is of other items. the people!” Raffl es will be held for Anyway, I want to em- $500.00 and $250.00 cash, a Schedule: phasize today that “We’re hand-sewn queen size quilt Saturday – 4:00 p.m. – Payne still here. We still care. And donated by Patchwork Pals, a Sunday – 8:30 a.m. – Antwerp we still have a mission.” So bicycle and a six course gour- Uncle Fudd’s Diner Saturday – 5:30 p.m. – Paulding if anyone asks how Riverside met meal for six. Th ere will Sunday – 10:30 a.m. – Paulding is doing, let them know that. also be hourly mystery raffl es. “We’re still here. We still care. Among the items to be raffl ed Charity Moore And we still have a mission.” off are six turkey gift certifi - We’re not going anywhere. cates donated by the Payne & Oakwood church of Christ Th ankfully, things are a little Invites you to worship with them Super Valu; you could win better fi nancially right now your holiday turkey! The Big Ugly Boys Sunday, AM Bible classes ...... 9:30 am than the tough times we faced Handicapped parking Sunday A.M. Worship ...... 10:30 am at the turn of the year. God’s spaces will be available. Sunday P.M. Worship ...... 5:30 pm unending and unexplainable If you are looking for a Saturday, Wednesday P.M. Bible study ...... 5:30 pm provision is awe-inspiring. Our building is now off the great meal and a day full September 8th We provide at your request: Watch for signs of fun for the entire family, 5 mi. N of Oakwood market. We have even hired 1. Home Bible Studies a part-time children’s pastor. come to the Divine Mercy 6:00p.m-8:00p.m. 2. DVD Ministry (on many subjects) on Rt. 66, 3 mi. E of 5 2012 Fun-Fest and have “A Span on RT. 637 And we are growing and ac- SR 613, Melrose, Ohio • 419-594-3319 3. Prayers tively ministering to our com- Divine Time”. Website: www.pauldingcochurchofchrist.com PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 Editor’s Note: We here at legal, but is it ethical? Th is in- because some idiot can’t put Board should be replaced. I, job is to bring moderation yield sign for traffi c merg- the West Bend News print all formation is available to the their stupid electronic device as well as many others, agree. back to our district, along ing onto northbound I-469. “Letters to the Editor” because general public through the down! I hope some of you Th ere are four School Board with jobs and dignity to our Drivers should be aware of we believe that everyone has a County Auditor’s Offi ce and other cell phone addicts will positions open this election. elderly! She’s got a moderate intermittent lane restrictions Constitutional right to freedom the County Board of Elec- read this and think of what EACS voters, please be sure look at all issues, growing up on northbound and south- of the press. In saying that, we tions. If either one, or both of the results of your addiction to check out the candidates on a farm, ordained as a Lu- bound I-469 at this location, do not necessarily agree with them would be elected in the to that hand held distraction and their platforms. Let’s theran minister, a professor under the direction of traf- the content that is printed. We general election, would they could be! I know you think bring in new, ethical, honest at BGSU, and an engineering fi c control devices such as are just the messengers. Th e receive yet another pension you are super drivers and and educationally concerned degree gives her understand- arrow boards and barrels. name of the person who wrote when they retired the sec- talkers, but most of you aren’t. people. ing of building roads, bridges, In general, northbound and the letter is placed at the end ond time? Being among the Th is wasn’t the fi rst time I’ve —Marcia Geller schools, etc. She’s NOT a ca- southbound I-469 drivers of each article. To be consid- concerned taxpayers of De- had this happen and probably reer politician who’s against and northbound I-69 drivers ered for publication, letters fi ance County, I don’t want won’t be the last. I really hope LETTER TO THE EDITOR all government jobs except using this interchange should must be no longer than 1000 my money to go toward sup- that some of you have an acci- the one she has at the time, slow down, drive with caution words, and you must provide porting both their retirement dent while talking, and while Gee, it’s Labor Day but also realizes most of the and be expected to change a name along with a phone pensions and their annual you are recovering (hopefully weekend already. Our mis- jobs needing done in our dis- lanes and yield to traffi c hav- number and/or email to con- salaries. I feel it can be better you live) maybe think that Rep. Bob Latta’s on vaca- trict also need to be paid for! ing the right-of-way. fi rm validity of content. You spent elsewhere. What about you shouldn’t have been talk- tion—AGAIN! I wish when I To be informed as a voter, if Work is expected to be can respond or submit a new you? ing about nothing—as some worked I could have had the Angela Zimmann is local, go complete by late September, letter by email, USPS or fax. —Nancy Porter of the cell phone conversa- hours mis-Rep. Bob’s had hear her speak, or look on line, and all work is weather per- Responses need to be re- tions I’ve heard are! supposedly representing the she’s on Facebook, has videos mitting. ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm LETTER TO THE EDITOR So, put down that stupid 5th District! Th is guy’s always on YouTube, and a campaign Th e work is part of a multi- to be considered for the next cell phone, pay attention to on vacation—case in point— website with much informa- location bridge painting publication. We reserve the I am writing this letter in your driving and maybe save instead of taking care of our tion on her and her positions. contract, with work taking right to edit for length, content hopes that a certain female someone’s life. No conversa- business when the congress Last Th ursday, August 23rd, a place in upcoming months and worthiness. in a brown Chevy Blazer will tion is worth a life! was in session, photos of our Toledo TV station had set up throughout the INDOT Fort email: info@westbendnews. read it and realize how close —Gregg Gorman mis-Rep. being in Calgary, a debate between Angela and Wayne District. Th e contract net she came to causing a seri- Canada were all over the in- mis-Rep. Bob, but it was a lit- was awarded to Icarus, based ous or fatal accident because LETTER TO THE EDITOR ternet! I hope he had a good tle one-sided as mis-Rep. Bob on the low bid of $483,000. fax: 419-258-1313 of her need to talk on a cell time! Th is guy’s on vacation didn’t show up! Which goes INDOT reminds drivers USPS: West Bend News phone! On Wednesday, Au- EACS School Board Elec- now, and what did he do be- back to the large amounts of to use caution and consider PO Box 1008 gust 22, a friend and I were on tions fore going on vacation? Did vacation time Bob’s had while worker safety when driv- Antwerp, OH 45813 our way to Pond-a-River Golf I think it’s time to review he help get a farm bill passed? in offi ce! Don’t get me wrong, ing through a construction Course. Leaving Antwerp, one or two EACS school board Did he try to get federal funds I don’t not like Bob Latta, zone. For the latest news and LETTER TO THE EDITOR past the hardware store on messes. At least 400 students to repair the infrastructure he’s probably a good family information about INDOT, north 49, we saw the Blazer have been lost this year; this in Paulding County? How man that enjoys taking his visit www.in.gov/indot. You Recently, I became famil- approaching us and drift ing is in addition to the 450-500 about legislation supporting family on nice vacations. I can fi nd traffi c restriction iar with the term “double dip- toward the center line; and it lost last year. In a News Senti- bio-soy diesel and ethanol don’t know many guys who information at www.traffi c- ping” in reference to our pub- kept drift ing farther over! All nel article (August 22) it was which supports grain farm- wouldn’t, but it’s the timing of wise.IN.gov. Contact the Fort lic offi cials. It appears that we of a sudden it was almost head stated that student loss was ers? Help out livestock farm- these vacations I have a hard Wayne District toll free at could have a case of “double on to us. My friend yelled, I previously projected to be ers during this drought? How time going along with, as our 866-227-3555. dipping” in Defi ance County, laid on the horn and swerved 1,000 students over the next about some help to put in a district continues to struggle! when it comes to our com- hard right. Finally the female 10 years. Well, they have lost EPA-mandated sewer system We deserve better! missioners, Otto Nicely and driver swerved right back to almost 1,000 students in the in Melrose? (Oh, yeah, he’d —Mike Porte Keystone Salon Th omas Kime. Currently, as her lane still talking on that past two years. Th is accounts rather see Melrose fl attened, Stylist Audrey Feasby commissioners, they receive stupid cell phone! Had we not for a great deal of money and relocate it’s residents! He I-469 LANE RESTRICTION $44,421 per year. December been heading to the course that will be missing from never said where to, though!) Now Available 7, 2011, both gave notice of AT I-69 INTERCHANGE Tuesday- Saturday I would have run her down the State’s contribution to NO! BEGINS their retirement to the Board and destroyed that phone! their budget. Th ey have saved Did he take large amounts of Elections at the end of their Haircuts A head-on collision is money by losing teachers and of cash from the oil companies Th e Indiana Department terms; Otto retiring 12/31/12; never pretty; oft en resulting staff , but I would think the in campaign contributions? Coloring Services and Th omas retiring 1/1/13. of Transportation (INDOT) Perms in serious injury or death and claimed savings must be seen Did he get mass amounts of announces that bridge paint- Yet, both of them are seek- totaled cars plus thousands in light of the loss of income money from out of state rich Waxing ing taking place on the direc- Updo’s/ Styles ing re-election and running of dollars in damage! I want from the State, certainly not CEO’s like the Koch broth- for another term. Yes, it is tional ramp from eastbound to die a normal death not in their budgeting skills. ers? Lafayette Center Road/north- ISTEP scores are unac- Did he vote for all the Paul bound I-469 to northbound Serving ceptable. For the fi rst time in Ryan budget lines like do- I-69 will aff ect traffi c on the Fort Wayne and surrounding area years, FWCS has surpassed ing away with Medicare and interchange and on I-469 since the late 1900’s EACS in academic improve- Medicaid? Has he supported in both directions, starting ment. All we can say is that privatizing Social Security Tuesday, August 28. The Original Classic Rock Face Block Our block are we have two buildings, one and giving it to the stock mar- These blocks were popular in the 1920’s historically approved! Th e ramp from north- though the 1950’s. We make ours new from being remodeled and one kets? Has he voted for tax cuts bound I-69 to northbound our original 1941 block machine plates, using a awaiting building improve- for the richest 1%, and raising I-469 passes underneath technique that we have been successful with for ments. taxes on the balance of his Bring this ad in for $2.00 off a Haircut years. Call for estimates and special discounts. the directional ramp being or $3.00 off a Haircut & Style with Audrey. On July 18, they reported constituents? Does he sup- painted. Th ere will be a speed 520 Southview Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 there wasn’t enough money port outsourcing good-pay- Call 260-385-3406 Fax 260-447-4075 limit enforced of 35 MPH on Call for an appointment today Email [email protected] for maintenance. Th ey spent ing American’s jobs to foreign Www.OriginalClassicRockFaceBlock.com this ramp during work hours. 419-258-3183 Dealer inquiries welcome all that money on iPads. Mr. countries, while paying the Th e ramp also will have a Algier then expressed con- corporations billions in tax cern that they had approved breaks to do so? Is Bob Latta DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES the iPad expenditure without proud of his voting record EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP thoroughly discussing the that is a darling to the ultra- 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 15193 Rd. 45 ramifi cations on the budget conservatives think-tanks, Antwerp, Ohio 45813 Now Refacing Old Cabinetry. Get that before spending so much. but leaves the constituents New Look you’ve been dreaming 419-258-2512 Th eir fi rst idea was to fl oat high and dry? Absolutely, of in your kitchen 419-506-1902 another bond for $2 mil- YES! lion to pay for the shortage Th e 5th District is a mod- Granite & Formica & Mulch Colors: of maintenance funds. More erate district, whether Re- Solid Surface Countertops Red, Brown, and Gold; taxes for something that publican or Democratic, they And Much More NEW COLOR: BLACK should have been accounted believe in taking care of their 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display Black Dirt and Small Gravel. for in a reasonable budget. elderly, keeping their roads Furniture Store Hours: Everything is in Bulk At least they later decided to and bridges safe, being able M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun take a loan for maintenance to have a good-paying job, fees. On August 22, Ms. and educating their children Lightfoot stated, “Th e bot- in the best schools. Th ey are Saturday, September 8, 2012 tom line is we are not going moral, and don’t believe in Open 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to be in the red at the end of legislating morality, they the year, due to redesign and were taught that God already the changes we made.” Well, has that job, and they know SALT SALE Ms. Lightfoot, if you have to that will be dealt with at a lat- take out a $2 million loan for er date! Just like guns, people maintenance, how can you don’t want their rights messed H 0 possibly consider yourselves with, or their jobs, or their 2 “not in the red”? later years that are not “en- Your “Everything Water” Store Where is Mr. Stahly, the titlements” they are already Danner Workman Boot Business Manager? Are they paid for from their working, All Salt #16003 - 6”, #16007 - 8” consulting Mr. Stahly? Is he and paying into guaranteed • Gore-Tex really doing his job? Maybe Social Security and Medicare/ Pallet he needs to be replaced also. Medicaid programs to protect • Strength & stability with Danner’s hand crafted stitch-down construction Th ey keep saying the “re- those who didn’t make mil- Pricing design plan” is saving money. lions and billions! Th ey also • Vibram Duralogical outsole I wonder why they have to say believe our veterans deserve 208 S. Main St. • Extreme comfort it so oft en. Th e way they op- to be treated with the respect Antwerp, OH $ 00 erate, I don’t know how they and dignity they earned serv- 10 OFF! – With this ad! could possibly know. Th ey ing our country! (419) 258-2684 Expires 9/30/12. spend money that isn’t even If you get a chance, go on 128 East High St. there. line and look up Angela Zim- ZEHR SHOES A Journal Gazette edito- mann for the 5th District. She Hicksville, OH Zehr Shoes • 13213 Page Road • Grabill, IN 46741 rial stated the entire EACS is running for mis-Rep. Bob’s (419) 542-8604 PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected]

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I saw a speck in the lish pretty well now. off to the west. sky off to the left a couple of Th e squaws who are about He fl ew on past our target miles, but I couldn’t tell if it Callie’s age, are all excited and made a big circle and then was one of ours or a plane about Callie’s condition. Th is dropped our auxiliary tank. from Luft waff e. tribal midwife has volun- Dan said there were three We got back to the Aachen teered to come to the agency big 2-8-2 locomotives with airstrip before dark and Dan to help, when the baby comes. KORRECTION & MORE their steam up and pointed did a barrel roll and about 500 Th e midwife at the fort has towards the west. Th at defi ni- feet above the bombed out also volunteered. By: Stan Jordan tion means two small wheels town of Aachen. Th e native ladies had a lav- In my story last week about in the front, eight big driv- We put the plane in the ish supper for all the workers. Jack and Linda in Th urman, ing wheels, two more small hanger and the ground crew Th en all talked way into the IN—in one of the lines, a typo wheels under the cab. Now gassed it up and loaded all the night about the day’s work. called it story teller road, and that describes all big locomo- ammunition that was needed Farmer had brought his we know it as Stellhorn Road. tives. 2-6-2 is not quite pow- and it was ready to go. fi ddle. Slim played his guitar But, it isn’t all bad, in talk- erful, but is still a good work Th en, Dan and I went to and the natives had a young ing to Kenny Hahn about that horse. chow at the Mess Hall. Th ank fellow who had a lot of ribbon area, he told me some other Dan curves at a small goodness no corn beef hash and tom toms, and the boys facts about the settlement of angle, and fi res one 40mm here! made the night very enjoy- Th urman. round right into the middle See ya! able. His mother will be 103 on of the fi rst engine. As soon as Th ey all grunted when I December 29, of this year. he fi res our cannon he made SAM RIVERS, INDIAN said we have to leave early in She was Donna Werling and a left turn to the right in case AGENT CHAPTER 30: SUM- the morning to get over to the was born in 1909 in the New that engine blew up right un- MER GARDENING Calamus River Village. Haven area. She now lives in der us. Th en he pulled two left See ya! the Manor House here in An- turns and lined up for a shot By: Stan Jordan th twerp. Donna and her brother on another 2-8-2. Th is was a I haven’t written in a 13 ANNUAL ECONOMIC played ball in a fi eld west of train of fl at cars loaded with while, but about all we have DEVELOPMENT BANQUET, the railroad and south of the short barreled howitzers, done this summer is work in SEPTEMBER 27 Stellhorn Road there in Th ur- headed west toward the front. the garden. Th e boys worked He fi red another round Th e Lady Archers took on Edon for a home volleyball match- man. Th at was around 1920. in the mornings and we sat in Paulding County Eco- up Th ursday, August 30. Th e Archers won 3-0. Shown above She graduated from New Ha- out of our cannon at the big the shade in the aft ernoons. nomic Development will be beautiful engine through is Avery Braaten spiking the ball for Antwerp. More pictures ven High SChool in 1927 and We have plenty of ripe toma- holding its 13th Annual Ban- at www.archerpics.com went on to school to become a smoke and steam and iron toes, sweet corn and all the quet, Th ursday, September nurse from Beaver Dam, WS. way up in the air. Th en Dan Antwerp lost to Edon on Katie Bissell – 34 assists, 9 vegetables. It is the end of Au- 27, at the OSUE Building at th She married Gilbert Hahn made a left bank off towards gust 1853. the Paulding County Fair- August 30 in three: 21-25, digs and moved to Antwerp in the the other end of the railroad Slim has been cutting grounds. 20-25, 24-26 Maddie – 2 aces, 9 digs late 1930’s and raised a fi ne marshaling yards. wood all summer and we have From 5:30–6:30 p.m. is Archer individual stats: Avrial Sawyer – 15 digs, family. We found a smaller en- plenty for the winter now. the Social Time, with Din- Alexis Jones – 11 kills, 2 36-38 passing But Milan Township was gine down the tracks a ways Rooster had ridden his ner at 6:30 p.m. served buf- aces, 9 digs Kacy Brumett – 8 digs settled by number of fi ne and then fi red another round, horse, Rocket, back to the fort fet style by Grant’s Catering. Lydia Yenser – 14 kills Antwerp JV won in 3. families: the Stellhorns, the we saw the engine blow up and he is gone now. Farmer is Live music will be provided. Tara Richhart – 8 kills Antwerp’s varsity record Platters, the Nuttles, the Geo- and some of the two wheels getting ready to lift the pota- Door prizes and awards will Emily Hamman – 5 kills now stands at 2-1. gleins, and other fi ne hard- on one side break down and toes. He says we have a good be given to local businesses. working people. the engine had quite a list to supply. Th e Timothy is up in For more information, please NHHS HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL resources available within port. Jack and Linda bought an the barn also. He takes the contact: PCED, 101 East Per- EDUCATIONAL BACK TO the community from vendors acre on the Stellhorn Road Dan made another pass teams out to the pasture ev- ry St., Paulding, OH 45879, such as; IPFW, University east of Th urman and lived and we went right down the SCHOOL ‘TAILGATE’ CEL- ery morning. Th e rope will let or 419-399-8282, or at pced@ EBRATION of St. Francis, Indiana Tech, happily ever aft er. tracks with his .50 caliber them get to the creek. bright.net. Parkview Don’t Text and See ya! guns blazing and I with my Callie has some discom- Featured speaker will be Drive, Power House, YMCA 20mm cannons, shooting ev- On Friday, September 7, fort now she has gained a lit- Larry Dillin, E.D. Specialist, 2012 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. and YWCA and many, many OLD DAN & I erything in sight. tle weight waiting for her new on “How to Develop Your more. Th e celebration will be We hit the dispatchers New Haven High School will baby. She sits in the rocking Small Town”. host the 2nd Annual Educa- held in the school parking lot By: Stan Jordan tower with all of our weap- chair now. (gym side). ons. Dan lined up on the wa- tional Tailgate Celebration. Dan and I climbed into Rooster arrived from the CENTURY FAMILIES Th ere will also be fun ac- our P-41D Mustang in the af- ter tank used to fi ll the boil- Th e purpose of the celebra- fort this morning. He said OF PAULDING COUNTY tion is to empower families to tivities and food vendors! ternoon of October 1944. ers on the engines. What did the ladies at the fort are get- For more information, We are fl ing out of Aachen, not fl y up in the air, the rest SOCIETY: DEADLINE FOR be proactive in their scholar’s ting all their baby clothes that academic success while hav- please contact Denita Wash- Germany now. Th at town of the water tower fell to the they don’t need and give them APPLICATIONS SOON ington at 260-446-0224 X. is close to the Belgium bor- ground. APPROACHING ing fun and building rela- to Callie. One has a baby crib tionships with staff and com- 7244 or dwashington@eacs. der and aft er the allies took I blew all the signals out, also. k12.in.us. Aachen, the air force is using it was just like shooting at the Th e deadline is approach- munity members. Families Well, we are in the potato will learn about the various it as a base closer to Germany. old fair grounds. Th e lights business now. Farmer put up ing quickly. To be considered It is a lot handier then fl ying went out when you hit a bulb. some more boards in the barn a Charter Member and re- out of England. Th at was all over in just a few to help store the crop. We ceive a “Certifi cate of Recog- Th e Antwerp Chamber of Commerce would Dan kept close to the tree- seconds. We still have one have our garden cleaned up nition”, the application must like to Thank all of the sponsors and volun- 40mm rounds left . I have be submitted and approved tops. We didn’t have to worry now and we are planning on teers that made Day in the Park 2012 a big about fuel as he hung a fuel some 20mm rounds left also. going over to the Loup River by the chairman no later than tank under the left wing. Dan said we have done a good tribe. Th ey have planted an October 1, 2012. Were your success. We greatly appreciate you all! acre of potatoes and Farmer ancestors living in Paulding will plow the potatoes out for County by 1912? Th e Pauld- EXTENDED HOURS them. ing County Chapter of the Gold Level Sponsors Volunteers We will leave here at day- Ohio Genealogical Society Antwerp Exchange Bank Brian McLaughlin, to better serve you! has launched an honorary so- light tomorrow. I think Callie Barry DeLong & Now Open ciety called “Century Fami- Antwerp V.F.W & Ohio will go along. It is up to her Manor House Staff- Saturdays and how she feels. lies of Paulding County”. Charities until 6 p.m. We got here at White Elk’s Applications can be sub- Dooley Funeral Home Parade village. He passed away last mitted any time aft er this Alan Bickhard BUY HERE PAY HERE SAVE HERE deadline for full member- Mercer Landmark summer and his son, Limp- Bill & Cheryl Fish Online at www.superior-auto.com ing Buff alo is the tribal chief ship. Th e Paulding Library or at 1053 S. Shannon St., Van Wert now. will have the necessary copies Silver Level Sponsors Marty Hunt 419-238-7314 So far all is peaceful in the of the records to accompany Harold Wann your submission. Th e P.C. Antwerp Pharmacy/ village. Th ere were 164 people Village Hardware Jim Lichty here last year, but they have Health department records Fine Jewelry SALE by RUSKAUPS had some births since then. include birth and death re- Barker Farms Dan Wiedman Farmer and Half Moon, cords aft er 1908 to present Floyd Ramsier Larry Ryan at Flat Rock Creek Festival day. their village gardener, are Oasis Bar & Grill Floyd Rohrs Paulding County Fairgrounds planning on lift ing the po- We off er assistance in fi ll- tatoes tomorrow. All people ing out the application form Pop-n-Brew Dan Jones September 14, 15, & 16 who can lean over potatoes and/or proving residency in Pierce Automotive Randy Hoehn Meet us inside the craft barn! Paulding County. For applica- are urged to come and help. S&S Sanitation H&W Free Jewelry Repair Estimates Farmer brought along the tion forms or more informa- wheel barrow and that is a big tion please contact “Century ACYC Or call help. Th e ladies are planning Families” coordinators: Ray Bronze Level Sponsors Antwerp Hardware Keck (419-399-4415) or Kar- Tim & Sandi Ruskaup on a big dinner about the Ohio Gas Co. Riverside Hardware middle of the aft ernoon or en Sanders (419-399-5764) or % Off at 419-258-4091 e-mail: karen15806@gmail. Paulding County Wiedman Family & 40 ock later. About 4:00 Farmer was ALL in-st for an appointment ry done and he brought in his com (PC Century family in Hospital Friends-Cruise-In fi ne jewel BEFORE the festival!!! the subject line). plow and gardening tools. Th e Tony & Kay Langham people who had their own lots Don’t forget First Families We can even Buy your Old Gold! of Paulding County applica- harvested, then helped with And to anyone that may have been overlooked or the hay for the horses in the tion forms and assistance may FREE did not know about! FINANCIAL SERVICES LAYAWAY winter. Th e wheat had already be obtained from Ray Keck. PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] PCH FOUNDATION STRIDES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Health Systems. Other large sons and families who prefer and friends as a way of tak- Sims Metal Management in sponsors include Baughman a shorter route. Th e event is ing the worst experience from cooperation with Defi ance 5K FAST APPROACHING! Tile Company, and Leichty held to raise awareness of their lives, 16-year-old Scott College. Farm Equipment, Paulding, and funding for teen depres- Hammersmith’s death by sui- Gold sponsors include Buf- OH. sion and suicide. In fact, One cide, and creating an event to falo Wild Wings, Dave’s Run- Since it’s inception in 2000, Step At A Time gave $2,000 increase awareness and un- ning, Defi ance F.O.E. Aerie Th e Paulding County Hospi- last year to the Four County derstanding of teen depres- #372, Defi ance Optimist Club, tal Foundation is responsible Suicide Prevention Coalition sion with a goal of preventing North Star BlueScope Steel, for awarding 40 scholarships and has identifi ed the coali- teen suicides. LLC, and Th e State Bank and to Paulding County graduat- tion as a recipient of funding Th e name was chosen, ac- Trust Company. Silver spon- ing seniors who have chosen from this year’s event as well. cording to Sherri Hammer- sors are First Insurance In- to pursue healthcare careers. Pre-registration for the smith, because for many days vestments, Hill Top Printing, For additional information 5K continues through Friday, following Scott’s suicide, all Homier’s Monumental, MAC please contact Melanie at 419- September 14. Race day reg- she and her family could do Tools, McDonald Design and 399-1127 or you can pick up istrations will begin at 7:30 was simply take one step at a Build, Midwest Community a registration form from our a.m. at the Weaner Center on time. Federal Credit Union and hospital lobby or the race reg- Webster Street in Defi ance. Th e event also includes NAMI Four County. istration form can be down- For the runners, awards a “memory mile,” the fi rst For complete informa- loaded from our website at will be given to the overall mile of the race that everyone tion about the One Step At A Th e Paulding County Another feature of the www.pauldingcountyhospi- male and female winners and – runners and walkers alike – Time 5K run walk, please go Hospital Foundation is plan- race is a friendly competition tal.com the top masters male and fe- will pass. It features signs that to the website: www.oneste- ning and organizing the third between the three county male winners. Male and fe- families who have lost some- patatime5krunwalk.com. annual “Strides for Scholar- schools. Th e school with the 2nd ANNUAL ONE STEP AT male age group awards will one to suicide have asked to ships” a 5K run or walk that most participation of stu- A TIME 5K RUN/WALK SET also be given. have placed along the route. HOME BUYER FAIRS BY will be held on Saturday, dents and staff will win an ad- Complete details of the Th e signs include the loved September 22, 2012. Th e race ditional scholarship of $500 FOR 9/29 IMAGINE REAL ESTATE & race, including printable reg- one’s fi rst name and several PRIME LENDING will start at Paulding County to be awarded to their school. istration forms and the course words that family members Hospital at 9:00 a.m. and fea- You can indicate your school Th e 2nd annual One Step At A Time 5K run walk in map, are available online at choose to describe their loved Steve McMichael of Imag- tures a new route this year on the registration form. www.onestepatatime5krun- one. that includes no hills. Long New this year is a Super- memory of Scott Hammer- ine Real Estate of New Haven smith will be held Saturday walk.com. Th e website also Families who would like and Pathfi nder Community sleeve t-shirts will be provid- hero theme including a con- has information about teen to participate in the mem- ed to everyone who pre-regis- test for the best Superhero morning, September 29 at Connections, the Commu- 9:00 a.m. starting from the depression and suicide as well ory mile are asked to con- nity Development division of ters and also given out to race Costume or T-shirt. A 1 mile as links to reputable websites tact Sherri Hammersmith day registrants if available. kid run has also been added Weaner Center on the Defi - Pathfi nder Services, will be ance College campus. with information that is rele- at 419/782-4220 (weekdays) hosting a Home Buyer Fair Awards will be given to age and all kids registering for vant to teenagers and parents. or 419/576-9549 to have one group winners, male and fe- this before race day will get Last year’s event attracted on Saturday, September 8th 188 participants, including Th e website also tells Scott’s made at no cost. from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 male, and top overall awards. a superhero cape. Platinum story. Presenting sponsors of All kids participating will be sponsor for the 2012 race are 88 competitive runners. Th e a.m. at their Fort Wayne of- course also includes a one Th e idea for One Step At One Step At A Time 5K are fi ce located at 3326 South awarded a participation rib- Parkview Physicians Group, A Time was formed by Sherri Clemens Mobile Welding, bon. Cardiology and Parkview mile walk through the Defi - Calhoun Street, Suite 102 in ance College campus for per- Hammersmith, her family J.L.C. Transportation and Fort Wayne. Also, Prime Lending will be hosting another Home Buyer Fair on Wednesday, September 12th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at their offi ce located at 9434 Lima Road, Suite B in Fort Wayne in the Lancia Plaza on the East side of Lima Road in between Till and Dupont. Both fairs are FREE and open to the community. Re- freshments and free credit reports will be available along with a chance to win door prizes at both events. Questions that will be an- swered at this fair include: • Do I need a Realtor? • Can I buy a home, if so, how much home can I aff ord? • How can I get fi nancing, insurance and home inspec- tion? • Do I qualify for up to $5,000 in down payment as- sistance? “Th ere are so many valu- able resources available right here in Allen County and surrounding counties to help people fulfi ll the dream of home ownership. We are here to help families achieve that dream,” stated Trish Feight- ner, Fort Wayne Manager for Pathfi nder Community Con- nections. “Th e Home Buyer Fair is a way to help people make one stop to start along their path of home owner- ship,” Feightner concluded. For more information e- mail or call Trish Feightner at: tfeightn@pathfi nderser- vices.org or 866-892-0513 Ext. 3602. My hospital helps me recover close to home. Th e Home Buyer Fair is sponsored by: Pathfi nder “It’s nice and easy for follow-up appointments. You don’t have to travel to Community Connections, Fort Wayne, Toledo or Lima.” Imagine Real Estate, Tony Becker Agency, Inc., Lawyer’s – Susan, physical therapy patient Title, Prime Lending, and PTI Home Inspections. Sometimes you’re not quite ready to go home after a hospital procedure. It’s why we offer our Pathfi nder Community Connections is the commu- “Swing Bed” Program. You can recover from a surgery like knee replacement at Paulding County nity development division of Hospital and receive expert medical care from professionals who make the transition from Pathfi nder Services and was created in 1997. Pathfi nder ©2012 P hospital to home as smooth as possible. Community Connections guides potential home buyers au l Learn more at PauldingCountyHospital.com ding through the entire process of

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l closure prevention. Pathfi nd- er Community Connections can be found online at www. cchomes org PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 LADY BULLDOGS FALL TO BRAVES WOODLAN VOLLEYBALL WBESC SEPTEMBER WARRIORS & ARCHERS STRUGGLE IN LAST WINS AGAINST NORWELL BOARD MEETING SET WEEKEND'S HS FOOTBALL GAMES On August 23rd Wood- Western Buckeye Edu- lan Lady Warriors faced off cational Service Center against the Lady Knights of regular September govern- Norwell. Woodlan won in ing board meeting is set for fi ve games: 15-25, 25-23, 25- Wednesday, September 12, 16, 13-25, 15-6. 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Van Warrior individual stats: Wert Offi ce, 813 N. Franklin Gerbers – 2 kills, 13 St., Van Wert, OH 45891. serves, 6 digs, 1 block Braaten – 18 serves, 1 NEW HAVEN CITY COUNCIL ace, 5 digs MEETING FOCUSES ON Bontrager – 9 kills, 1 CITY BUDGET serve, 4 digs, 6 blocks Price – 11 kills, 15 serves, By: Steve Gordon 2 aces, 15 digs, 1 block New Haven City Coun- Robbins – 9 kills, 14 cil meeting for August 28th serves, 2 digs, 5 blocks focused on the city budget Gerig – 1 kill, 2 blocks presented by the mayor for Spencer – 3 kills, 1 dig, 2 the 2013 fi scal year. blocks Greg Guerrettaz, the Pier – 8 serves, 8 digs city’s fi nancial advisor, dis- Sowles – 13 serves, 1 ace, cussed signifi cant changes 20 digs in the new budget compared to previous years. Th e foun- Woodlan football had their second home game on Friday, LADY SAINTS FALL dation of the budget is de- August 31 and this time it was against Heritage. Th e War- TO WARRIORS IN HS tailed in the Sustainability riors started right by scoring the fi rst touchdown of the Analysis. Th e 117-page re- game, lift ing their spirits. Th e Patriots, not to be outdone, VOLLEYBALL ACTION port, which can be reviewed scored touchdowns in the 1, 2, and 3 quarters winning the game 48-13. More pictures at www.westbendnews.net th here (click here), was fi lled On August 28 , the Lady with details for every de- Warriors of Woodlan took it partment, based on antici- Th e Lady Bulldogs took on Blackhawk at home Th ursday, Au- to the court for some volley- pated revenues and expen- gust 30. New Haven had three tight-scoring sets, but Black- ball action against the might ditures for the new year. Th e hawk took the win for each of matches with scores of 21-25, of the Bishop Dwenger Lady report looked at spending 25-21, 30-28. Shown above is New Haven junior Courtney Saints. Woodlan won in fi ve for the city since 2006 and Tracey setting the ball. More pictures at www.westbendnews. games: 23-25, 22-25, 25-12, projects spending through net 25-22, 15-10. 2015. Th e expected tax rate Warrior individual stats: is expected to remain fl at. Gerbers – 7 kills, 13 Mr. Guerrettaz commended HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL LIVE serves, 2 aces the city’s spending restraints Braaten – 23 serves, 2 compared to other com- ON WKSD 99.7FM aces Join us for the current Football games in our area! parable Indiana cities that Bontrager – 14 kills, 3 he has performed fi nancial Check out our schedule serves, 4 blocks work for also. Th e council FRI. SEPT. 7 WAYNE TRACE AT CRESTVIEW Price – 14 kills, 19 serves will continue to review the SAT. SEPT. 8 CENTRAL FLORIDA AT OHIO STATE NOON Robbins – 16 kills, 19 document during their Sep- FRI. SEPT. 14 AYERSVILLE AT WAYNE TRACE serves, 3 blocks tember meetings. Th e coun- Gerig – 1 kill, 2 blocks cil also started the process Final Buzzer Show With Ron Burt Spencer – 2 kills, 1 block 10pm Friday Evenings With All The Scores. to approve salary increases Pier – 8 serves for city employees and elect- Listen To All The Games On Line At Sowles – 17 serves Go997.com ed offi cials. Th e council was presented changes in city council district boundaries. Antwerp took on Hilltop at home Friday, August 31. Hilltop Th ose changes are expected outscored the Archers 28-6. Th e Antwerp boys looked bet- to be approved in Septem- ter than the previous game and fought hard for their school.

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  ! www.stykemainchevy.com PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] WHO BRINGS YOU OUT TO THE GAME TONIGHT? of home on Friday night for a graduated, are encouraged to CONSIDER THESE child as a benefi ciary of a football game? apply. FINANCIAL GIFTS FOR 529 plan and that grandchild During halft ime of New Th e internship will run the decides not to go to college, Haven’s 47-7 victory over entire length of session, Janu- YOUR GRANDCHILDREN you can switch the account DeKalb, I had the chance to ary through April, or almost to another grandchild — in fi nd out. I had the opportuni- a full semester if you are still other words, you maintain ty to meet some of the fantas- in school. Interns will receive control of the money for the tic families and supporters of a bi-weekly stipend for their life of the account. New Haven’s football players work, and they are eligible Of course, despite its eco- and cheerleaders! for the Verizon Scholarship nomic benefi ts, college is not First up, I met the abso- worth $3,000. for everyone. So if you want- lutely adorable one year old If you are still in college, I ed to provide fi nancial help Jayden Lee, who is the cousin encourage you to meet with to a grandchild who seems of the Bulldogs #8, Myron your advisors regarding class likely to choose a diff erent Cowherd. For only being credit. Most Indiana univer- route in life, what could you one year old, I thought little sities give class credit for your do? Jayden watched the game time and work at the State- One possibility is to set pretty intently! Perhaps he’s a house; a win-win. up a custodial account, oft en future Bulldog? Th e Republican caucus known as an UGMA (Uni- Next, I spoke to some very off ers the following intern- Financial Focus by: Phil form Gift to Minors Act) or proud grandparents of two ships: Recker, Edward Jones UTMA (Uniform Trans- Bulldog players, #56 Anthony Member Services – Interns Advisor fer to Minors Act). You can Martin and #86 Daniel Mar- will track and research legis- National Grandparents fund a custodial account tin. Pictured are Jerry and lation and bills, work one-on- Day is celebrated on Sep- with many diff erent types Margot Clements and Scott one with representatives and tember 9. If you’re a grand- of investments, but the use and Marsha Prindle. handle constituent inquiries. parent yourself, you already of the money is entirely up Sitting behind me in the Media – Interns will work know the pleasures of having to your grandchildren when visitor’s section tonight I one-on-one with the repre- grandchildren in your life. they reach the age of termi- found a group of diehard sentatives and their media So you may want to take this nation in whatever state in New Haven Bulldog fans. Pat by writing news releases and occasion to think of ways which they live. But if your Minnich, grandmother of columns, preparing and dis- you can help those grand- reason for funding a custo- New Haven went to Dekalb Friday, August 31 for a football #22 Travis Crowe, travelled tributing news feeds for radio children get the most out of dial account is simply to pro- showdown against the once-mighty Barons. Th e Bulldogs all the way from Payne, Ohio stations, updating members’ their lives. vide a gift , then you might started from the beginning with it’s dominating force and to see her grandson play. She websites and assisting with Perhaps the most valuable not be concerned with how fi nished the game with a 47-7 score. Shown above is NH ju- was accompanied by Travis’ weekly video productions. thing you could give to your the money is used. nior Jordan Hogue driving the ball towards the goal. More parents, Marijane and Mike In addition to these two grandkids is the gift of edu- On the other hand, if you pictures at www.archerpics.com Crowe. Th e Moms rounding internships, there are also two cation. Consider this: Over want to give your grandchil- a lifetime, college gradu- By: Beth Stauff er out the group included #11, other internships available in dren a fi nancial gift with Nick Lash’s mom, Marla, and Fiscal/Policy and Computer/ ates earn, on average, about greater control, you may Th e high heat and humid- $1 million more than those Visit us on the web at ity couldn’t stop the dedicat- #64, Michael Scott’s mom, Technology. want to speak to your attor- www.westbendnews.net Ina. Working with state leg- without a degree according ney about your options. One ed New Haven Bulldogs fans to the Census Bureau. So, from coming out in droves Cutie Jacob Ragan was islators and staff during the possibility is to set up an ir- at the game to cheer on his internship will provide nu- putting money toward your revocable trust. You can fund Ready for your to Friday night’s away game grandchildren’s college edu- against the DeKalb High cousin, New Haven cheer- merous transferable skills this trust with either cash next set of leader Merissa Harden. to better position interns for cation is probably a pretty or securities and specify at School Barons. As I surveyed good investment. Wheels? the visitor’s side bleachers at Two year old Claire McK- future employment. Th e in- the time the trust is created enzie generated many “Oohs ternship helps develop inter- Furthermore, your grand- when the funds can be used. 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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE come great results! Paulding Elementary is we possibly can. the date of this notification that she/he will proof of that! I thank you very much for your continued not permit distribution of any or all such Dear Friends of the Paulding Exempted Vil- support of Paulding Middle School and I information. Directory information will not lage Schools, Oakwood Elementary-Jennifer Manz look forward to working with your kids an- be provided to any organization for any prof- The 2012-2013 school year is off to a suc- Good Morning from Oakwood Elementary! other year. it-making purpose. See policy 8330 for more cessful start, which is a direct result of the As I am writing this, the staff and students information. work of all staff members throughout the are getting settled in for their first full week High School-Todd Harmon summer. Even when school is closed, our of school. Each day, I try to spend a little It has been a great start to the 2012-13 school ATHLETIC DEPT staff is hard at work preparing the buildings, time in each classroom; and I took the oppor- year with many students and parents visiting busses, and working on new academic initia- tunity to do that this morning before I sat the school and their teachers during open Presale Football Tickets for Friday night tives. We are very fortunate to have such down to type my article. I am always house. Our first few days have gone smooth- football games will be on sale every Thurs- dedicated staff members at Paulding Ex- amazed at how quickly children settle into a ly as our teachers come in positive and pre- day and Friday from 11:00am-12:45pm in empted Village Schools. routine and become familiar with different pared to help students succeed. Students and the Auditeria, and Friday morning from 7:45 Bus routes are adjusted throughout the teachers’ expectations. It was great to see parents have picked up schedules, talked -8:00am, by the Elementary Office, and also school year as students move and new stu- how much learning and exploring is already with teachers and are becoming familiar with all day Thursday and Friday morning at dents come to the district. We are also con- taking place and to see the positive attitudes their surroundings. Oakwood Elementary. stantly looking at ways to improve the bus and eagerness the children bring to these One of the biggest concerns as the school routes and appreciate your patience as we activities. I would say we have hit the year progresses is student attendance. Please Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations are make adjustments and work to eliminate any ground running! notify the office by phone if your student is now being accepted for inductees to the problems. I would like to remind families Thank you to all who attended our open going to be absent and send a note when he/ th Paulding Athletic Hall of Fame with the cer- that students are only allowed one pick up house on August 20 . It is a wonderful she returns to school. We want to continue emony being held this winter at a home bas- and one drop off stop, although we do allow chance for parents to see the environment in to improve in this area as attendance is so ketball game. For more information please students to get off the bus at a different stop which their children will be spending so very important for student learning and stay- refer to the application on the school web site if the following conditions are met: much of the next nine months and for teach- ing organized. It is also an indicator that the (pauldingschools.org) under the ‘athletics -The student is still riding his/her regular ers to be able to put family faces with names. state measures and reflects on the State Re- tab’, or call the athletic department at 419- bus One of the items each family received during port Card. We must have over 93% to meet 399-4656. -The stop is on the regular route open house or on the first day of school was the standard. We always want to improve -There is a signed note from the parent re- the student/parent handbook. We encourage and parents can help your child's progress by Paulding Panther Flag Football forms have questing the change for that day. The note you to look through the handbook and to making sure they are at school. Your assis- been sent home with grades 3-6. Please con- must be presented to the office in advance keep it in a place where it can be referenced tance will help ensure that the school your tact Chris Etzler with any questions. and signed by the principal or secretary. if you have a question about general school child attends will strive to be rated ‘Excel- The fall sports programs are in full swing. policy. As this year progresses and questions lent’ and be a place we can all be proud of. ATHLETIC CALENDAR Take time to attend an activity and support arise, please contact your child’s teacher Please be sure to take time to come out the students in their extracurricular activities. right away giving them the opportunity to and support your Paulding Panthers as they 7th grade Football Senior citizen passes are available in the ad- clarify directions and/or provide immediate work hard in practice to prepare to compete Sept. 4 Wayne Trace-T 4:30 ministration building for district residents interventions. with pride as they pursue excellence in Sept. 11 Crestview-T 5:00 who are ages 65 and over. These passes I want to say a special thank you to parents, their competitions. Sept. 24 Fairview-H 5:00 grant free admission to all home athletic teachers, and the community for your roles in Free and reduced lunch forms can be picked 8th Grade Football events. making this school year the best educational up in the high school office. Please be sure Sept. 6 Columbus Grove-T 5:00 I am looking forward to another great school opportunity possible for our children. to maintain a positive balance in your child’s Sept. 13 LCC-H 5:00 year. If you have comments or concerns lunch account if he/she does not pack Sept. 20 Spencerville-T 5:00  Sept. 27 Crestview-H 5:00 about the school district, please feel free to Middle School-David Stallkamp lunch. Both grades and lunch accounts can JV Football contact me at any time. My email address is Hello From Paulding Middle School. be checked through the school website and Sept. 1 Delphos Jefferson-H 10:00 [email protected] and the phone THANK YOU for the fantastic start of an- parents are encouraged to utilize these ser- Sept. 8 LCC-T 10:00 number is 419-399-4656 or 419-594-3309, other school year. The first few days are al- vices to make your child's school experience Sept. 15 Spencerville-T 10:00 ext 1510. ways hectic, especially with the new changes successful and rewarding. Sept. 29 Liberty Center-H 10:00 Yours in Education, we have put into place. I truly appreciate Jostens will be meeting with the freshman Varsity Football Pat Ross, Superintendent everyone's support and understanding. Eve- and senior classes soon to take ring and grad- Sept. 7 LCC-H 7:30 rything went extremely well and I look for- uation material orders. Sept. 14 Spencerville-H 7:30 NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPALS I want to thank the community for its support Sept. 22 Western Reserve Academy-T 3:00 ward to a great school year. Sept. 28 Ada-H 7:30 A couple of very important items: First, and encourage you to contact your child's Cross Country Paulding Elementary-Stephanie Tear please make sure to look over all of the im- teacher when a question arises. Go Panthers. Sept. 1 Grove Inv.-T 9:00 I hope the excitement of returning to school portant papers that were sent home with your Sept. 8 Spencerville Inv.-T 9:00 is still in your home! The hallways here at student. Pay special attention to the Emer- NONDISCRIMINATION/ACCESS TO Sept. 11 Antwerp Quad-T 5:00 Paulding Elementary are full of smiles! We gency Medical Form. We need all of this EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY Sept. 15 OG Invite-T 9:00 are lucky to have new smiling staff faces as information filled out and returned to school The Board of Education declares it to be the Sept. 22 Van Wert Inv.-T 9:00 well here to enrich our school. Teachers new as quickly as possible. policy of this District to provide an equal Sept. 25 Defiance @ OG 5:00 to our district this year are: Courtney Bartel- Please encourage your student to use their opportunity for all students, regardless of Sept. 27 Bryan-T 5:00 Preschool, Charli Rohlf- Third Grade, Chris- STUDENT AGENDA every day and to keep race, color, creed, disability, religion, gender, Sept. 29 Kalida Inv-T 9:00 Golf tina Stoller, Kelly Hauter, & Ryan Malcom- this filled out for homework, tests, etc. By ancestry, age, national origin, military status, Sept. 4 Bluff/Grove/LCC-H 4:00 Fourth Grade, Tony Schaffer- ED Interven- using this very valuable tool, they will re- ancestry, place of residence within the Sept. 8 Antwerp Inv-T 8:30 tion Specialist, Staci Wagner- Intervention main on task for deadlines, homework, tests, boundaries of the District, or social or eco- Sept. 10 Bluffton @ Ada-T 4:00 Specialist, Amanda Gerardot- Title One, and all other needed information. nomic background, to learn through the cur- Sept. 11 Bluffton @J Jefferson-T 4:00 Megan Barber, Kelly Schnipke, Marissa Lu- Our annual FUND RAISER started August riculum offered in this District. See Policy Sept. 13 Jefferson @ Allen East-T 4:00 po, Tanya Bok, & Angie Burklo- Title Inter- 28th and will run through September 11th. 2260 for more information. Sept. 17 CV/ LCC/ @ Spencerville-T 4:00 vention Teachers, Olivia Breininger- Speech. This is our ONLY major fund raiser of the Sept. 20 NWC Inv.@ Hawthorne Hills 9:00 Please join me in welcoming them to our year. Through this fund raiser, I am able to POLICY ON DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS JH Volleyball school. In accordance with Federal Law, the Board Sept. 4 Bryan-H 5:00 purchase many items for the kids and it al- Sept. 6 Antwerp-H 5:00 Please take time to check out the district and lows me to be able to buy Honor Roll T- of Education prohibits the use, possession, Sept. 10 Crestview-H 5:00 school website! It is an excellent form of shirts, help fund the Cedar Point 8th grade concealment, or distribution of drugs by stu- Sept. 11 Wayne Trace-T 4:30 communication! I am especially excited trip, and many other student incentives and dents on school grounds, in school or school- Sept. 13 Spencerville-T 5:00 because we have a website committee this causes for the kids. I thank you, in advance, approved vehicles, or at any school-related Sept. 18 Edgerton-H 5:00 year. With our team, we hope to keep you for your generosity. event. Drugs include any alcoholic bever- Sept. 20 Delphos Jefferson-T 5:00 informed on activities and accomplishments Our athletic teams and cheerleaders have age, anabolic steroid, dangerous controlled Sept. 24 Lincolnview-H 5:00 within the school. There are also class pages been putting in countless hours preparing for substance as defined by State statute, or sub- Sept. 27 Crestview-T 5:00 so you can check out what is going on in the their respective upcoming seasons. Please stance that could be considered a "look-a- Freshman Volleyball district, our school and your child’s class- like" controlled substance. Compliance with Sept. 6 Wayne Trace-H 4:30 visit the school's website to view the sched- Sept. 13 Col Grove-T 4:30 room. If you have any questions or con- ule of games and activities. Please come out this policy is mandatory for all students. Sept. 15 Van Wert-H 12:30 cerns, please contact me. and support our youngsters in action. Any student who violates this policy will be Sept. 17 Wayne Trace-T 4:30 Arrival and dismissal has gone very well Paulding Schools will be holding their first subject to disciplinary action, in accordance Sept. 24 Patrick Henry-H 5:00 thus far and your cooperation is appreciated. of four Waiver Days on Friday, October with due process and as specified in the stu- Sept. 25 Ottawa Glandorf-H 5:00 A procedures form was sent home on the 12th. There will be NO SCHOOL for stu- dent handbooks, up to and including expul- Sept. 27 Edgerton-H 4:30 first day. If you did not receive one, please dents on October 12th. The other three Waiv- sion from school. When required by State JV/Varsity Volleyball contact the office and we will get one to you. er Days will be: November 26, 2012, January law, the District will also notify law enforce- Sept. 6 Ayersville-H 6:00 Safety is the most important aspect as we 22, 2013, and March 1, 2013. No School for ment officials. Sept. 8 Antwerp @ Wayne Trace-T 10:00 assist your children through dismissal. If Sept. 10 Seneca East-T 6:00 students these three dates, as well. The District is concerned about any student Sept. 11 Allen East-T 6:00 you have any questions or concerns, please Fall Pictures will be taken on Friday, Octo- who is a victim of alcohol or drug abuse and Sept. 13 Bluffton-H 6:00 contact me. ber 26th. More as we get closer to that date. will facilitate the process by which she/he Sept. 15 Van Wert-H 10:00 Open House was well attended! It is a great Please remember to keep a positive balance receives help through programs and services Sept. 18 Columbus Grove-T 6:00 sign to be a part of a school community in your child's lunch account. This will allow available in the community. Students and Sept. 20 Crestview-H 6:00 where the school is supported. Your in- them to be able to eat every day and get a their parents should contact the school prin- Sept. 25 Delphos Jefferson-T 7:00 volvement and communication with the good lunch. cipal or counseling office whenever such Sept. 27 LCC-H 6:00 teacher is very important to your child’s suc- The First Nine Weeks Mid Term Reports help is needed. See policy 5530 for more Sept. 29 Archbold Spiketacular-T 9:00 cess. I thank you for what you have done in will be coming home on Tuesday, September information. the past and your future work with your chil- 25th. I will be sending out an Instant Alert DISTRICT CALENDAR EVENTS dren. that morning to remind all parents these re- DIRECTORY INFORMATION Our goal is that the 2012-2013 school year ports are coming home that day. The Board designates as student “directory Sept. 3 NO SCHOOL-LABOR DAY will be as successful as the 2011-2012 year. For those receiving Free/Reduced lunches - information”: a student’s name; address; tel- Sept. 3 Oakwood Homecoming Parade There were many successes last year includ- please make sure to have all paperwork ephone number; date and place of birth; ma- Sept. 4 Band Booster Mtg-Band Room 7:00 ing our student achievement on the state as- turned into the office as soon as possible. jor field of study; participation in officially- Sept. 7 Athletic Booster Meeting 7:00 sessments. The students at Paulding Ele- Also, please make sure to work on getting all recognized activities and sports; height and Sept. 10-15 SAFE SCHOOLS WEEK mentary stepped up to the challenge and workbook fees and any back fees taken care weight, if a member of an athletic team; Sept. 11 MS Fund Raiser ends achieved the highest results ever! We are of as soon as possible. Your child will not be dates of attendance; date of graduation; Sept. 11 Board Mtg-Admin. Bd. Room 7:00 looking forward to another great year with allowed to participate in any extra-curricular awards received; honor rolls; or scholarships. Sept. 20 ASVAB test for Juniors Sept. 20 PE Beginner Band Parent Mtg 7:30 teachers and students working towards high activities or walk in our annual 8th Grade The Board will make the above information expectations! Our goal at Paulding Elemen- Sept. 21 October ACT deadline Graduation at the end of the year if these fees available upon a legitimate request unless a Sept. 25 Mid-term reports sent home tary is for everyone to expect the best of are not paid. This is a responsibility we all parent, guardian, or adult student notifies the Sept. 25 OE Beginner Band Parent Mtg 6:30 themselves. With appropriate expectations share and we try to keep these fees as low as School in writing within five (5) days from Th ank you to these Sponsors who have helped support the Paulding School Newsletter! Stykemain Family Baughman Tile Dairy Queen - Paulding FSC Securities Briceton Gas Service West Bend News Dealerships 419-399-3160 419-399-2542 419-399-2311 419-399-5867 419-258-2000 Paulding & Defi ance • 800-399-2071 Paulding Maramart St. John’s Tire Service Interested in sponsoring Arandas Mexican Grill Signature Embroidery Paulding Schools newsletter? 419-399-3247 419-399-2821 419-399-2068 419-399-5393 Call 419-258-2000 PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] LADY PANTHERS TAKE A TOUGH LOSS LADY ARCHERS himself from the wreck- LADY WARRIORS SPEAR GENERALS IN 3 age and began to work his DEFEAT EAGLES way through the dense un- derbrush. As he entered Antwerp took their re- a clearing, he found him- cord to 2-0 with a win from self face-to-face with what Fayette on August 28th. An- looked like a hunting party twerp beat Fayette in three: of cannibals. As he stared 25-9, 25-14, 25-23 wide-eyed at the head-hunt- Archer individual stats: ers, the man’s response was Alexis Jones – 7 kills, 8 immediate: “I’m a dead man digs now!” Lydia Yenser – 7 kills, 2 Right then, the man aces, 2 blocks heard a small voice in his Katie Bissell – 23 assists, head that said, “You’re not 4 aces, 3 kills a dead man. Th ere is a spear Kacy Brumett – 3 aces, 5 at your feet. Pick it up and digs thrust it through the heart of Avrial Sawyer – 9 digs the chief.” Th e man followed Maddie Reinhart – 4 his conscience and did as he digs, 1 ace was told. He looked down Kaiya Jemison – 2 digs, 2 to the ground and, indeed, kills there was a spear. He picked Emily Hamman – 2 it up and thrust it through blocks, 1 kill the heart of the chief. Annie Miesle – 1 kill Th en the small voice Avery Braaten – 4 kills spoke to him once more: Tara Richhart – 4 kills “NOW you’re a dead man!” Antwerp JV won in two. Th ere are inherent dan- gers involved in following BY INSIGHT OR BY the voice of conscience, Defi ance went to Paulding for their annual game on August INTUITION operating on hunches, or 28. Th e Bulldogs started strong and won in 3 sets 25-12, 30- responding to that “little voice” you hear on the in- 28, 25-10, though the second set was close and went into By: Pastor Joel DeSelm, Th e wins are pouring in for the Lady Warriors. Woodlan side. Yes, it could be God overtime. Shown above is Panther senior Courtney St. John Woodburn Missionary took on Wayne Th ursday, August 30 at home. Th ey won in speaking to you… but it serving for the home team. More pictures at www.westbend- Church 3 sets 25-13, 25-4, 25-11. Shown above is Woodlan junior could also be our sinful self news.net Th e man’s plane crashed Brooke Gerbers spiking the ball. More pictures at www.west- speaking, or even the whis- in the heart of the dark- bendnews.net pers of the enemy. Be sure to tell the businesses you patronize, that you saw est jungle of the Brazilian We’re told in the scrip- their ad in the West Bend News. rainforest. Th e man pried Th e Lady Warriors of Price – 5 kills, 18 serves, 3 tures, “Th e heart is deceit- Woodlan played host to the aces, 2 digs, 1 block ful above all things; who Generals of Wayne High Robbins – 6 kills, 17 serves, can know it?” Th at verse, School on August 30th. Wood- 5 aces, 1 dig, 3 blocks found in Jeremiah 17:9, is lan won in three games: 25-13, Gerig – 4 kills, 1 block FALL IS YOUR TIME saying that we can’t always 25-4, 25-11. Spencer – 2 kills, 5 serves, trust our inner instincts, Warrior individual stats: 2 digs our consciences, or the little Gerbers – 6 kills, 8 serves, Pier – 6 serves, 1 ace, 2 TO SAVE! voice we hear on the in- 2 aces digs side. 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In all downtown Woodburn along your ways acknowledge him and He will direct your Indiana Highway 101. paths.” PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 the following spring from the The West Bend News SUPER HERO DAY FOR ANN’S CAMPERS! Kentuckians. Black Hoof was Answers on a menacing warrior at these Sudoku Puzzle Page 15 battles against the whites. “Chalahgawtha” is the Shaw- nee name for their major settlement, known now as 63 Chillicothe. Blackfi sh was wounded in this battle de- 174 fending their village and died from the wounds. Later, Black 264 Hoof became chief of this tribe of Shawnees. When General Anthony 79 Wayne came north to the Northwest territory in the 325 8 1790’s, he defeated Chief Black Hoof and his Shaw- nees. From that time, Chief 9 5 Ann’s Bright Beginnings Black Hoof led his people in campers had some heroic adopting the white ways to 69 visitors at camp this summer! prevent total annihilation First, Mrs. Deb Miller came of the tribe and was able to and talked with us about the ing Super Hero, Offi cer Krista Jackson Clark. Summer camp keep his tribesmen from war- 18 heroes in our lives living right Gonzales, who showed us her is over, but we are still having ring with the United States. around us. Th en we made police car and then answered fun at school! Give us a call Th e Shawnee Tecumseh was 74 381 Police hats, badges and Miss all our questions! if you would like to join our uniting all the Indian tribes Deb gave them all a Super Shown here with Miss preschool class at 419-399- of the Mississippi River Val- Hero cape she made for each Deb and Offi cer Gonzales are KIDS (5437). 3, 4 and 5 year ley against the United States management plan for the Th e kickoff meeting will of them! Th en, we were vis- campers: Kati Phares, Mal- olds are accepted! while Black Hoof kept most Upper Maumee Watershed, take place on September 6, ited by our very own Pauld- lory Fisher, Ella Moore and of his Shawnees from joining that meets the requirements 2012 starting at 5:30 p.m. with that alliance. Th e war Tecum- of both Indianan and Ohio. a free barbeque beef supper. OAKWOOD’S KA SMARTIES CELEBRATE BLACK HOOF seh planned to wage came at However, a comprehensive At this event a representative the time of the War of 1812. plan cannot be developed from the Indiana Department WITH FLIP FLOP FRIDAY Black Hoof or “Cateca- Chief Little Turtle of the Mi- without the help of concerned of Natural Resources will give hassa” was an opponent of amis was in agreement with citizens who have a stake in a shocker boat demonstration Tecumseh in the War of Chief Black Hoof and most of the happenings in the water- and will discuss what species 1812. Black Hoof was born in the Miamis remained at peace shed or the river itself. of fi sh call the Maumee River 1740, and said he was a young with the United States. On Th ursday, September home. We will have a group warrior at the Battle of the Chief Black Hoof, as a 6, 2012, the Partnership along discussion around 6:00 p.m., Monongahela in southwest- friend of the United States, with the Allen County and to receive the public’s input. ern Pennsylvania in 1755. had visited Philadelphia the Defi ance County SWCD’s We’re confi dent you’ll fi nd General Edward Braddock and Washington. He was a are hosting a kickoff meeting the time well invested. If you brought his British soldiers cheerful man and good na- along with an informative talk should have further ques- and some colonists to keep tured, was married to the on the species of fi sh that live tions about the event, please the French alliance with the same woman for many years. in the Upper Maumee River. feel free to contact the Allen Indians from taking Fort In 1812, Black Hoof was at Th e Maumee River, which be- County SWCD at 260-484- Duquesne (Pittsburgh). Th is Camp McArthur (Kenton gins at the confl uence of the 5848 x 3 and ask for Jenni- fort was originally a French area) visiting his friend Gen- St. Joseph and St. Marys Riv- fer or the Defi ance County trading post on the frontier eral Tupper when Black Hoof ers in Fort Wayne, IN, is 137 SWCD at 419-782-8751 and built on the forks of the Al- was shot in the face by an un- miles in length and stretches ask for Nikki. Hope to see legheny and Monongahela known assailant. Th e musket across a variety of landscapes you on Th ursday, September rivers. General Braddock ball entered his cheek and before it outlets into Lake Erie 6, 2012. had just come from England lodged in his neck, he was at- in Toledo, OH. with no knowledge of fi ght- tended by the army surgeon. ing Indians or fi ghting them Miraculously, the wound was in their territory, and ignored not fatal but painful and dis- the warnings about Indian fi guring. Th e musket ball was Meyer warfare tactics. Twelve hun- never removed. dred men were with Braddock In 1831, the Shawnees were Th e KA Smarties at Oak- math and practiced count- when they were ambushed by encouraged to leave their Excavating wood Elementary celebrated ing. Th ey counted 14 friends 900 French and Indians. Th e homelands in Ohio and move their fi rst full week of Kin- wearing fl ip-fl ops and discov- Indians had secure positions to Indian territory further 17197 Road 45 • Antwerp, Ohio 45813 dergarten with a Flip-Flop ered that there was a total of fi ring from behind trees and west. In that year, Black Hoof (419) 542-8450 Friday celebration. Students 28 fl ip-fl ops in their room. the British army, totally un- died near Saint Johns, Ohio used their fl ip-fl ops during aware and unprepared for im- and a monument to him is in cell: (419) 506-0002 mediate battle, was struggling the cemetery there. St. Johns Stone & Dirt Hauling • Backhoe & Dozer work • along a path that needed to be is at the intersection of State Snow Removal • Demolition Huber Opera House widened so their cannons and Routes 33 and 65, just west of wagonloads of supplies could Wapakoneta. Soon, the Wa- & Civic Center Upcoming Events pass. Th e close fi ghting and paughkonetta Shawnees gave 157 E. High • Hicksville • 419-542-9553 • [email protected] war whoops of the Indians up their lands and moved caused the soldiers to panic. west onto a Shawnee Reserve. DOG FOOD FOR SALE UPCOMING EVENTS Many of Braddock’s offi cers —Gloria Fast, Available at: SEPTEMBER 8TH - Sweet Beats @ 8pm recreating Beatle Mania - were killed or wounded at the Daughters of 1812 Midwest Finest Tribute - Call 419-542-9553 or 419-487-1516 for tickets beginning of the battle and SMALLEY’S BODY SHOP TH SEPTEMBER 13 - Senior Saints of Grabill @ 7pm - Go for the half his fi ghting men were THE PUBLIC IS URGED Located 3 Miles South of Antwerp on the Gold! - Admission: Donation to Huber lost. Braddock himself was TO PARTICIPATE IN THE corner of SR 49 and 111 SEPTEMBER 15TH - Stonewall Jackson: Grand Ole Opry Star killed; it was a rout for the In- UPPER MAUMEE RIVER - 6-8 pm - Reserved seating - call 419-258-0109 dians and French. Black Hoof, no longer a WATERSHED PROJECT Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 young warrior, was in all the or by Phone at 419-258-2584 battles with the whites in the Th e Soil and Water Con- Northwest Territory and was servation Districts (SWCD) with the Shawnees in the located within the Upper Proudly presents Maumee River Watershed Sales & Every Battle of Point Pleasant in SCHWARTZ Service Country Music Singer Friday Night 1774, south of the Ohio River recognized the growing con- Small Engine Repair & Sales in Kentucky lands. Shaw- cern of high nutrient levels Steve Hawkins 10 pm - 1:30 am entering Lake Erie through nee Chief Cornstalk, known Zero-turn mowers • Walk Mowers • Tillers Good Times as Keigh-tugh-gua, came to the Maumee River causing Open Mic Good Friends warn the white settlers that massive algal blooms. As a Chainsaws • Trimmers • Blowers Good Music the British were inciting the result, the Allen County, In- Pressure Washers • Generators Indians to attack them. Chief diana and Defi ance County, 419-393-2333 Cornstalk and his son were Ohio Soil and Water Con- Come See Us 10307 N. State Line Rd. 14876 Rd 171 • Defi ance, OH 43512 held hostage and later killed servation Districts (SWCD) For All Your Outdoor Woodburn, IN 46797 by the settlers at Point Pleas- were awarded CWA—319 Power Equipment needs 260-632-9019 ant. Th ere is a statue of Chief grants from the Indiana De- Cornstalk at Point Pleasant, partment of Environmental with a monument marking Management (IDEM) and the MUMMA’SMAGNETO that battle. Ohio Environmental Protec- Repair and Rebuilding Service Chief Blackfi sh (1729- tion Agency (OEPA) and the Ohio Department of Natu- BOWMANBOWMAN 1779), “Cot-ta-wa-ma-go” of 13946 Parent Road the Shawnee tribes in Ohio ral Resources (ODNR). Th is Excavating, Tree & Stump Removal New Haven, IN 46774 led his tribe in the siege of grant provides funding for Boonesborough, Kentucky various types of projects that Phone 260-493-1608 in 1778, when the siege failed work to reduce non-point Ryan Bowman source water pollution. Th e the Shawnees withdrew but 419-786-0448 were forced to defend their fi rst step in our goal to reduce Ron and Gladys Mumma village of “Chalahgawtha” non-point sources is to write a comprehensive watershed Free Estimates Insured PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SCHNELKER PARK ODOT CONSTRUCTION AND through the work zone for a PAULDING MS ANNUAL FUND RAISER HAS pavement repair and resur- MAINTENANCE PROJECTS KICKED OFF WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, facing project which will con- 2012 tinue through early Novem- ber. Work is being performed Did you know this high- by Shelly Company, Findlay. way fact… ? Ohio 65 is now open. Q. At some intersections, Van Wert County: cameras are mounted on the U.S. 30 east of Van Wert framework near the traffi c restricted to one lane through signal. What is their pur- the work zone for pavement pose? joint repair. Work is be- A. Camera devices which ing performed by Van Wert are seen at some intersections County ODOT. throughout the area detect when a vehicle is stopped at UPDATED LANE RESTRIC- an intersection. Th e camera TION ON I-469: MAJORITY then sends a signal to the con- OF WORK MOVES NORTH troller box which triggers the BETWEEN US 30 AND SR light to begin cycling through 37 its phases. Th e cameras are not recording vehicles, but Th e Indiana Department simply detecting them. of Transportation (INDOT) Defi ance County: Paulding Middle School sold the most items in the Fort Wayne District an- is right in the middle of their fi rst three days. He donated a Ohio 18 between Ohio 281 nounced restrictions are be- and Ohio 18 south restricted annual fund raiser. Th ey are lighted hat to the runner up. ginning in the right lane on selling items from Club’s Pictured here (l-r) are run- to one lane through the work northbound I-469, between zone for drainage repair. Choice to help raise money ner up Colton Lloyd who sold Jim & Sue Mohr at the mic. Exit 19 (US 30) and Exit 25 for student incentives. As an 30 items in three days, wear- Work is being performed by (SR 37), for concrete pave- Defi ance County ODOT. early bird prize, Don Humes ing his hat, and top seller, By: Beth Stauff er team Jim and Sue Mohr. In ment restoration work. Th e of Club’s Choice, donated a Breanna Stephey (54 items) Th e Th ursday evening cooperation with the New Ohio 249 from the Indiana right lane restrictions in this state line to the village of Ney fi rst place prize of a new $50 holding her $50 bill. Farmer’s Market at Sch- Haven/Adams Township area are expected to be com- bill to the student that had nelker Park just became a Parks Department and the restricted to one lane through plete by late September. the work zone for a pavement Additionally, there will be little more interesting with Farmer’s Market, Jim and you have what you need to tornado.html the recent addition of an Sue are providing the P.A. repair and resurfacing project restrictions in the left lane on which will continue through northbound I-469 between survive in your car? Now is September 11 – Always re- all ages Open Mic Night at system and microphones the time to plan! Visit http:// member, never forget. Home- the gazebo! Th is new event each week and hosting the early November. Work is be- Exit 15 (Tillman Road) and ing performed by Gerken Exit 17 (Minnich Road). Th e disasterpreparer.com/auto- land Security encourages us to the Farmer’s Market is event. All participants need kits for a great list to help you all to be on alert, to protect being billed as an opportu- to provide is their own in- Paving, Napoleon. left lane restrictions in this Ohio 49 just north of Ohio area are expected to last for put together a roadside emer- our families and our neigh- nity for individuals or small struments and music! gency kit. bors from threats of violence. groups to play live in a fam- According to Jim Mohr, 249 closed June 4 for a culvert about one week. replacement project. Th e proj- Th e speed limit along I- September 9 – Time to Th e slogan they want you to ily friendly environment. In several acts have already re- get the kids involved – not remember, “If you see some- addition to musicians, poets served their space for next ect has been delayed due to is- 469 will be reduced to 60 mph sues with the stability of the in work zones, with tempo- to scare them, but to educate thing, say something.” Learn are also able to share a poem week’s Open Mic Night dur- them. Visit http://www.ready. more at http://www.dhs.gov/ or two on Th ursday nights ing the Farmer’s Market at organic peat soil in the area rary speed limits of 45 mph which will require additional imposed when workers are gov/kids for preparedness if-you-see-something-say- with the market-goers. Th e Schnelker Park. If you are manuals written just for kids, something-campaign Open Mic Night under the interested in reserving your monitoring and engineering. present, from 8:00 a.m. to Th e duration of the delay is 5:00 p.m. along with games and print- gazebo in Schnelker Park spot for Open Mic Night or able coloring pages, so they will take place on Th ursday would like additional infor- unknown at this time. Traffi c Arrow boards, cones and detoured onto Ohio 249, Ohio barrels will direct traffi c as learn, and are prepared. nights from 4:00–7:00 p.m., mation about this opportu- September 10 – Tornado weather permitting. nity, call Jim or Sue Mohr at 2, Ohio 567 and Ohio 34 back needed while the work is in PUBLIC AUCTION to Ohio 49. Work is being preparedness – do you know Open Mic Night at the 260-750-8318. progress. Motorists may no- EVERY SATURDAY AT 6PM performed by Miller Brothers tice periods of time when lane the diff erence between a tor- Farmer’s Market is the brain www.newhavenbulletin.com nado watch and a tornado child of the husband/wife Construction, Archbold. restrictions are enforced, but LARGE VARIETY OF Paulding County: construction workers are not warning? Where do you go if you are in your car, and you MERCHANDISE U.S. 24 just east of Ant- present. Th is is due to the cur- ~ EVERYONE WELCOME ~ PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION werp will be reduced to one ing time required for concrete see a tornado? Where do you lane in each direction for pavement. Brooks Construc- go if you don’t have a base- PORTER AUCTION TH ment? Make sure you are DATE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 2012 pavement repairs. Work will tion was awarded the contract 19326 Co. Rd. 60 prepared! Visit http://www. continue until early Septem- for the low bid of $1.7 million. Grover Hill, OH TIME: 9:00 AM. ber. Work is being performed Th e work should be complete disastercenter.com/guide/ FINANCIAL SERVICES For Info Call: 419-587-3770 Location: 1660 Glenburg Rd. Bryan Ohio 43506 by Smith Paving, Norwalk. by June 2013, weather permit- U.S. 24 from the Indiana Directions: From the Intersection of 15/127 & US 6 ting. line to the Defi ance County INDOT reminds drivers Home Health Aide go South 2miles to Scott Rd., turn left on Scott Rd. line will be restricted through go east 4 miles to Glenburg Rd. watch for signs. to use caution and consider the work zone for berm re- worker safety when driv- STNA preferred. Training available. Dependable, Auctioneers Notes: This auction is going to be offering a very pair work. Work is being per- Large, Unique, & Diverse selection of; Farm Machinery, Tools, ing through a construction good work ethic, some heavy lifting. References, Antiques, Primitives, Coins, local memorabilia and much more formed by Paulding County zone. For the latest news and driver license & insurance, drug test required. ODOT. than can be listed. This is a large auction we will be running two information about INDOT, Paulding County. Applications online or pick-up at: rings, we will be under the Big Tent Great for all weather condi- Ohio 49 south of Antwerp tions. Do not miss this Wonderful Auction Opportunity!! visit www.in.gov/indot. You Community Health Professionals, 250 Dooley Dr., will be reduced to one lane can fi nd traffi c restriction Suite A., Paulding, OH. 45879 Partial Listing: Vehicles; 2004 Ford F-150 Lariat 2-WD, 4 through the work zone for information at www.traffi c- door w/131,882 miles, 1970 Cadilac convertible, 1995 Ford F- roadside work. Work is be- wise.IN.gov. Contact the Fort 350 XLT Power Stroke Diesel w/new transmission, Club Car golf www.ComHealthPro.org cart w/awning & side skirts, Farm Machinery/Equipment; Ford ing performed by Paulding Wayne District toll free at 4600 loader tractor, Vermeer M455 trencher-backhoe-6way County ODOT. 866-227-3555. blade, Ferris 61” zero turn mower, Noma 20hp garden tractor Ohio 49 at the south edge w/46” deck, 4-Hopper wagons, JD 5 bottom plow, Brillion 15ft. of the village of Payne re- PREPAREDNESS MONTH Cultimulcher, New Holland 455 sickle bar mower, JD 70 skid opened to traffi c on July 13. Animal Clinic of Paulding loader, JD 14T Baler string tie serial# 5502, Lely 6ft. rotary, King Work on the bridge replace- – SEPTEMBER 2012: Kutter 6ft chopper, 6ft blade, Ney & Local Memorabilia: Ney PAULDING COUNTY 308 E. Jackson High School Varsity letter, De ance College year books from ment project will continue early 1900’s, Vintage Toys: G-man Toy gun, Aluminum wind-up through September with at – READY, SET… PREPARE! Paulding, OH 45879 car, farm toys, Books: 1800’s Methodist hymm book, McGuffey least one lane of traffi c main- 419-399-2871 Readers, Elson Grammars, History, How to Books, Educational, September 6 – Prepared- Primitive & Horse Drawn Equipment: Corn picking wagon tained at all times. Th rough- w/wooden wheels, 1912  atbed wagon, Washington Township out early September, one-lane ness takes many forms – are Road Grader, 6ft. disc., 1 shank ripper, double trees, Glass- traffi c will be maintained with you prepared for a house fi re? ware; Halls mixing bowl set (pattern Rose Parade), depression a temporary signal. Work is Have working smoke detec- Hours: Dr. Tom Wilkin glass, Homer Laughlin saucers (Virginia Rose), Avocado Can- being performed by Dot Con- tors? Escape routes? Practice Tues – 12-5 Dr. Missie Bowman dy dish, Amber Patrician sandwich plate, Pyrex, Brown & Blue fi re drills? For more informa- Crock mixing bowls, Collectibles & Promotional Items; WWII struction, Canfi eld. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri – 9-5 Audrey Hanenkratt, Mgr Nazi knife & scabbard, 1930’s Ford Rearview mirror w/clock, Jiffy Putnam County: tion (including a printable Way egg scale, Schrader-Balloon Tire Gauge, Late 1800’s piano Ohio 65 at the south edge poster for the kids) visit http:// sheet music, Fontalini accordion (very nice), Dell Comic books, of Ottawa will be restricted www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/ Baseball cards, A&B #35 Baseball Bat Antiques, Primitives, to one lane through the work focus/emergency.shtm e & Furniture: Vintage Oak Kitchen Cupboard, Roll Top Desk, September 7 – You’ve got Sal Dressers, Travel Trunks, Book Cases, Upright Piano, Oil lantern zone for a project adding turn r Chandeliers, Daisy butter churn, Coffee Mill Charles Parker Co. lanes at the Williamstown water in your emergency kit Fo By Owner Meriden Conn. Sausage press, Slaw cutter, meat grinders, Vin- Road intersection. Work will – but what if you are with- tage Corn planter, License plates, Vintage scale, Misc. Coins: continue through mid-No- out water for a longer period 1920’s Silver Dollars, Franklin & Liberty half dollars, Pre 1964 of time? Do you know where quarters, Mercury dimes, Roosevelt dimes, Wheat pennies, and vember. Work is being per- much more!!! Misc.: Model A Ford Truck frame w/rear end, Bard formed by Shelly Company, other sources of safe water Central Air Unit, 5 ton electric cable wench, Chicken laying boxes Findlay. are in your own home (hint: *** Go to Auctionzip.com and enter ID# 13801 to see photos & Ohio 634 between U.S. hot water heater) What if you full listing 224 and Ohio 613 will be re- needed to fi nd your own wa- Terms: Cash or Check with Proper Photo ID. stricted to one lane through ter, and purify it? Would you Owner: Lawrence Koeppe(deceased)/ Jay Crites the work zone for pavement know what to do? Now is the time to learn at http://www. Auctioneer: Darren L. Bok, 07356 Seevers repair. Work is being per- formed by Putnam County fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web. Rd, Hicksville, Ohio 43526; Phone: Duplex in Paulding. Modern 2 or 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 419-769-2399; Email- [email protected]; ODOT. pdf Website: darrenbokauctioneering.com Ohio 613 between Putnam September 8 – Are you bath, yard, and garage. Fully rented. If interested to (enter ID# 13801) County Road 5 and McComb prepared for an emergency purchase, have good credit rating and desire to will be restricted to one lane situation – on the road? Do improve your  nance future, call me @ 419-399-3329 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 PROPER TREE PLANTING development making it diffi - WINNER OF FOURTH al materials, as well as eff orts cult to determine. ANNUAL OHIO WILDLIFE that restore and conserve en- By: Jim Lopshire, Exten- Be careful not to mistake CLASSIFIED ADS LEGACY STAMP PHOTO dangered and threatened spe- sion Educator swelling of the trunk below cies. No state tax dollars are the graft as the root fl are. A Sell it in the Classifieds! CONTEST ANNOUNCED Tree root systems are contributed to this fund. shallow and wide spreading. good way to evaluate plant- Classifi ed ads are $7.50 for 20 words or less Th e photo of a black- Th e contest was judged Based on nursery standards, ing depth in the root ball is and $.15 for each additional word. this year at Geneva State a fi eld grown balled and with a slender implement Bold is $1.00 additional. capped chickadee, submitted by wildlife enthusiast Bruce Park during the fi ft h annual burlapped tree or contain- like a slender screwdriver, Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] Wildlife Diversity Partners er-grown tree has less than knitting needle, or barbeque P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 DiVaccaro of Sheffi eld Vil- lage, stood out as a winner Conference, August 30-31. 5–20% of the fi ne absorbing skewer. Systematically probe Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. Th e judges of the photo con- tree roots of the same size the root ball three to four Classifi eds MUST be paid up front!! for the fourth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo test were representatives from tree in the landscape setting. inches out from the trunk to statewide conservation orga- Th is creates stress when a locate structural roots and LEINARD MOBILE HOME AL GRIFFITHS CONSTRUC- Contest. Th e fi rst place photo will appear on the 2013 Lega- nizations, metro parks, sci- tree moves from the daily determine their depth. COMMUNITY: On Old 24 TION – Windows, light electri- ence and education centers, Now you’re ready to plant. cy Stamp, which goes on sale care in the nursery setting across from The Rootbeer cal, dry wall, doors, specializ- as well as wildlife biologists, Measure the height and di- Stand. Rent, rent to own, or March 1, according to the to the landscape. Th e goal of ing in siding repairs & more. naturalists and outdoor writ- proper planting is to promote ameter of the root ball or root rent a lot. Call 419-258-2710. Call the offi ce M-F, 9-4 for Ohio Department of Natural spread. Begin by digging a tf your repair or construction Resources’ (ODNR) Division ers. Th e photos were judged rapid root growth and reduce on originality, technical ex- transplanting shock. hole no deeper than the depth HOME FOR SALE: 3 bed- needs, 419-399-2419. After of Wildlife. Planting trees too deep of the root ball. Do not dig rooms, 1 1/2 bath, central air, hours, 419-506-2102. tf “It’s an honor to see my cellence, composition and has become an epidemic lead- a deeper hole and then fi ll it 1 car attached garage, deck, HELP WANTED: Automotive/ work published,” said DiVac- overall impact. storage shed. 414 West Wash- ing to the decline and death in, as chances are the soil will Truck Technician needed for caro, who took the winning Participants of the fi rst settle and then the plant will ington St., Antwerp, OH. Call busy heavy repair shop. Elec- Wildlife Diversity Partners of landscape trees. Recent (260) 437-6599 for more de- tronics experience a plus. Must photo in his Lorain County university research and fi eld be too deep. Th e diameter of backyard, where he takes Conference in 2008 collabo- tails. 30-38p have own tools. 5 1/2 days per rated with the ODNR Divi- observations by arborists the hole should be 1½ to 2 week. Wages to commensurate most of his photos. Th is is WANT WINDOW COVERINGS sion of Wildlife to create the have led to the discovery that times the diameter of the root that look great for years? Drapes, with experience. Excellent ben- the fi rst year DiVaccaro has planting the root collar of ball or root spread. valances, verticals, shades, etc. efi t package. Reply by faxing entered pictures in the Ohio Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. trees too deeply contributes Set the tree on undisturbed Measured and installed. Call resume to 260-657-1690 or call Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Th e goal was to provide all to the decline and failure of solid ground in the center of Judy McCalla, Hicksville, 419- 260-657-5700. Send resumes to Ohioans with an easy and 19718 Notestine Road, Wood- contest. new and established trees in the area, making sure the root 542-6182. tf Th e fi rst runner-up photo visible way to support wildlife collar is at or slightly above MIDDLE CONDO FOR SALE: burn, IN 46797. tf the landscape. Deep planting of a black-capped chickadee conservation eff orts in their acts as a primary stress factor the surface of the soil. Bur- 2 bedroom, garage, central FOR SALE: 1994 Buick Road- state. Th e inaugural stamp lap should be removed from air. Next to Cline's grocery master Station wagon. Always was taken and submitted by and can lead to trunk-girdling James Brown of Akron. Arca- was introduced in March roots causing tree decline and around the trunk along with store. 206 West Edgerton St., garaged. Everything works. 2010. $3,500. 419-399-3329 p dia resident Robert Hills was death some 12 to 20 years af- all the twine and nails aft er Hicksville. $67,000. (419) 542- Visit wildohiostamp.com the tree has been placed in the 7390. 35-36p 2 GARAGE SALES: Fri 7th, selected as the second run- ter planting. HUSS & SONS Handyman 9-5; Sat 8th, 9-? North on 49 to for more details. More infor- To deal with this epidemic hole. Wire baskets should be ner-up with his picture of a Service. Call Robert Huss, Def.-Paulding Co. Line. West black-capped chickadee. mation about the Ohio Wild- an industry-wide working cut and folded down so that 2 miles - South on Rd. 15, 1/4 419-258-2510. eot /p41 Th e contest was only open life Legacy Stamp and other group developed the follow- at a minimum the top of the THE COMPUTER DEPOT: M-F, mile. Women's clothes-plus; wildlife-related topics can be ing standards for tree plant- wire is one foot below the soil baby girls 0-6 months; sew- to Ohio residents, 58 of whom 9-6. 1-419-258-0015 or 1-866- submitted 114 black-capped found at wildohio.com. ing depth. Check the depth surface. Backfi ll with a mix- 464-2815, www.thecompdepot. ing-craft supplies, fl oor lamp. ODNR ensures a balance of the tree in the root ball. Do ture of two parts soils from com. Getting your computer Lots of misc. p or Carolina chickadee pho- FOR SALE: American Fend- tos. between wise use and protec- not assume that it was planted the planting hole and one part back on track! eot tion of our natural resources organic matter. Use water to er Amp (85 Series). 200 Watts “Each year, I am in awe of correctly at the nursery. Th e CULLER CONSTRUCTION $200.00 & Ibanez Acoustic Gui- for the benefi t of all. Visit the presence of the root fl are is an settle the soil around the root LLC: Mike Culler. New Con- tar with gig bag $150.00. Call the talented wildlife photog- ball to secure the plant. struction – Remodel – Decks raphers who enter this con- ODNR website at ohiodnr. indication of good planting 419-506-0176 p com. depth. However, small trees To help maintain soil – Painting – Complete Home DOWNSIZING SALE: Sept test,” said Scott Zody, chief of may have minimal root fl are moisture mulch with 2 to 4 or Offi ce. 35 years experience. 7th, 8-5, Sept 8th, 8-12. 618 ODNR’s Division of Wildlife. inches of woodchips or com- Home: 419-258-2243. eot Plainfi eld Dr., Payne, OH “Th is contest is a great way Th e West Bend News is post. Trees should be pruned TOWN & COUNTRY MONU- 45880. Stetson hat, cowgirl published weekly for residents Sudoku solution MENTS – for all your memorial & to inform Ohioans about the

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Any and all early mornings best. p provides professional nursing assessment and initiates nursing day at 419-258-2000. and habitat research projects, reproduction requires prior care as prescribed by a physician. Must have a current State of TREEING WALKER Coon creation of wildlife education- consent by the Publisher Ohio RN License. Prior Home Health experience preferred. hound pups, 9 wks old. For sale, FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. 419-622-3310. 36-37p Find your treasures at our Depending on position eligibility, benefi ts may include: Medical, TREEING WALKER Female over 4,000 sq. ft. location at Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay, PERS 2 1/2 yrs old for sale. 419-622- 402 Clinton Street, Defi ance. PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Retirement, and much more. To apply for this position at Paulding Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM–5PM. 3310. 36-37p ND County Hospital, e-mail a resume to [email protected], or apply online at MITSUBISHI WIDE SCREEN Phone: 419-782-6003. tf DATE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2012 www.pauldingcountyhospital.com. TV, model WS-55809. Good for DEADLINE FOR THE CLAS- parts or $400 repair. First come, SIFIEDS IS MONDAYS AT 12 TIME: 9:00 AM fi rst serve. 419-506-0079 p NOON!! Location: 16414 Scott Rd. Bryan Ohio 43506 Directions: From the Intersection of 15/127 & US 6 ROUTE 111 FOR RENT: THIS SPACE go South 2 miles to Scott Rd., turn left on Scott Rd. Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffi c area. go east 1.5 miles to Auction site. FLEA MARKET Convenient location. All maint. included. Corner SR 111 & CR 111 • Junction, OH Auctioneers Notes: **OPPORTUNITY** this is a “HUGE” auc- Call 419-258-2000 for more info tion!! Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase Farm Machinery, Tools/Carpenter Tools, Antiques, Primitives, Coins, Local Ney & Bryan memorabilia and much more. This auction is such a large September 7, 8, 9, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN auction there will be 2 Large tents (5000 sq. ft. of tent space) and 9:00 a.m. - ? we will be running two rings. Part Time - 1 day per week, 2nd shift. The Emergency Department nurse – Provides professional nursing assessment to patients Partial Listing: Vehicles; 1974 International 8200 pick-up/ Vendor Space Available $20 for Weekend presented in the ER. Must have the ability to assess data re ective camper special, Farm Machinery/Equipment; 1955 Cleveland 419-789-2410 of the patient’s status. Must have a current State of Ohio RN No# 95 wheel ditcher/w/tracks, Kilbros wagons, International License. Prior ER Experience preferred. planter, Eversman land leveler, Int. 490 disc, Glassware; depres- sion glass, Homer Laughlin, Hull pottery, Fenton, McCoy, Carni- Paulding County Health Department Depending on position eligibility, benefi ts may include: Medical, val glass, Tiara, Princess house, Collectibles; 1-horse sleigh, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay, PERS Dayton bicycle w/Troxel seat, 1 bottom plows, Victrola, Lionel Assistant Clerk Registrar Retirement, and much more. To apply for this position at Paulding Train Set, Books: Old learners, How to, fi ction, Local Memo- County Hospital, e-mail a resume to [email protected], or apply online at rabilia: Farmer Tigers 1946 Class B State Champion Basket- The Assistant Clerk Registrar will have strong verbal, written www.pauldingcountyhospital.com. ball program w/tickets stubs & newspaper article, Rosebud Ice communication, accounting skills, and medical billing, along with a working Cream Ney Ohio, Dove Ice cream Bryan Ohio, Toys: JD farm knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other related software. toys, International farm toys, Tonka Toys, Structo Semi w/trailer, * Strong organizational skills Cast iron toys, Harness & Tack: Saddles, complete harness & * Attention to detail reins, double trees, Misc. Coins: 1920’s Silver Dollars, Franklin & * Ability to work with little supervision AUCTIONEERS Liberty half dollars, Pre 1964 quarters, Roosevelt dimes, Wheat * Ability to prioritize and multi-task pennies, and much more!!! ***Continue to watch upcoming ads * Ability to perform medical billing APPRAISERS for full listing or go to Auctionzip.com and enter ID# 13801 to see LIQUIDATORS full listing*** Previous experience in medical billing, government offi ce or a fi nance institution setting is helpful. This position is permanent part time with Owner: Estate of Undine & C.R. Donze. Defi ance Co. Probate a minimum of 14 hours per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and as Case # 17187. Executors: James Donze and Shelly Reagle, At- Estate, Farm, and Business - Real estate - Vehicles & Equipment torney Jilene Richards. needed. Benefi ts include: sick leave, Life Insurance and Ohio Public Antiques & collectibles - Tools - Guns - Furniture - Coins & Jewelry Employees Retirement System. Pay starts at $10.00 an hour. TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper Photo ID Please forward resume to the Paulding County Health Auctions on Wednesdays - Check website for listings! Auctioneer: Darren L. Bok, 07356 Seevers Rd, Department, 800 East Perry Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 www.aaaauctionservice.com Hicksville, Ohio 43526; Phone: 419-769-2399; by September 14, 2012. An Equal Opportunity Email- [email protected]; Website: Employer/Provider. 2110 McConnell Drive, New Haven, IN 46774 (260) 493-6585 1-800-493-6585 darrenbokauctioneering.com (enter ID# 13801) PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] PEVS BREAKFAST & or Top your own burrito, as- 9/12 – Warm whole grain 9/13 – Salisbury steak, WAYNE TRACE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION LUNCH MENUS FOR 9/12 sorted fruit, milk cinnamon roll, fruit choice, sweet potatoe fries, peas, THROUGH 9/18 9/13 – Shrimp & fi sh, milk bread w/margarine, assort- roasted potatoes or Cheese- 9/13 – Breakfast burrito, ed fruit, milk MS/HS – Breakfast: burger w/bun, baked beans, fruit choice, milk 9/14 – Mozzarella stix w/ 9/12 – Breakfast sand- assorted fruit, milk 9/14 – Assorted cereals, pizza sauce, spaghetti rings, wich, fruit or juice, milk 9/14 – Spicy chicken w/ cereal bars, fruit choice, assorted fruit, milk 9/13 – Links (sausage), bun, green bean casserole milk 9/17 – Breaded chicken waffl es, fruit or juice, milk or Salad bar, bread stick, as- 9/17 – Rainbow yogurt, w/bun, Pennsylvania blend, 9/14 – Gravy (sausage) w/ sorted fruit, milk goldfi sh graham crackers, vegetable choice w/ranch biscuits, fruit or juice, milk 9/17 – Pizza sticks w/ juice, fruit, milk dressing, assorted fruit, 9/17 – Breakfast pizza, marinara sauce, green beans 9/18 – Hot dog w/bun, milk fruit or juice, milk or Salad bar w/bread stick, baked beans, celery, assort- 9/18 – Hot dog w/bun, 9/18 – Oriental chicken assorted fruit, milk ed fruit, milk baked beans, celery, assort- salad, egg roll or Sandwich 9/18 – Oriental chicken Paulding Elementary ed fruit, milk w/oven fries, assorted fruit, salad, egg roll or Sandwich – Lunch: Oakwood Elementary milk w/oven fries, assorted fruit, 9/12 – Egg & cheese om- – Breakfast: MS/HS – Lunch: milk elet, tator tots, raisin muffi n, 9/12 – Warm whole grain 9/12 – Sandwich & soup Paulding Elementary vegetable choice, assorted cinnamon roll, fruit choice, – Breakfast: fruit, milk milk Pictured are Mr. Steve Arnold, Wayne Trace Superintendent; 9/13 – Breakfast burrito, YOUR FULL SERVICE MEAL SOLUTIONS SINCE 1951 Mr. Ed Hook; and granddaughters of Mrs. Margaret Essex, 112 E. RIVER STREET fruit choice, milk Cathy Schoenauer and Peggy Schilb. CUSTOM 9/14 – Assorted cereals, DOWNTOWN crackers, fruit choice, milk CUT MEATS KAMMEYER’S ANTWERP 9/17 – Rainbow yogurt, On Friday, August 24, cal School and Wayne Trace JUST FOR YOU! 2012, Wayne Trace held its Local Schools. As a teacher, Open Daily 8am to 8 pm Call us 419-258-7842 goldfi sh crackers, fruit MARKET choice, milk third annual induction cer- coach, and principal, Mr. emony to the Hall of Fame Hook was a strong discipli- VISA - MASTERCARD - FOOD STAMP - WIC DOUBLE COUPONS TO $1.00 9/18 – Egg, bacon & WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT PRINTING ERRORS cheese breakfast pizza, fruit for former staff members. narian. He was respected by choice, milk Th e ceremony preceded the students, parents, and staff Oakwood Elementary Wayne Trace vs. Paulding members. Cut Just For You Great On The Grill Sold In 10lb Bags football game on Raider Mrs. Margaret Essex WHOLE LOIN SLAB STYLE FRESH CHICKEN – Lunch: 9/12 – Pepperoni & fi eld. served the district from 3.99 1.88lb .68lb NY STRIP STEAKS lb SPARE RIBS LEG QUARTERS cheese bread stick w/mari- Th is year’s inductees 1959-1968 as a teacher for MUSTARD POTATO OUR BBQ PULLED PORK WHOLE MINI-HORN nara sauce, green beans, were Ed Hook and Margaret Payne Local School. Mrs. SALAD - 1.69 LB 4.99 LB CHEESES - 3.99 LB fruit, milk Essex. Mr. Hook served the Essex always had a positive 9/13 – Chicken fajita district from 1958-1994. He attitude. She was kind and served as a teacher, coach, caring and truly loved her USDA Choice Bone-In Flavor Sold in Family Packs Sold in Family Packs wrap, lettuce w/cheese, and/ and principal for Payne Lo- students. SIRLOIN TIP CENTER-CUT BEEF OR PORK ASSORTED or corn, fruit, milk BEEF ROAST PORK CHOPS CUBED STEAKS PORK CHOPS 9/14 – Chips w/cheese cup, green beans, and/or 3.99 lb 2.99 lb 3.99 lb 2.49 lb corn, fruit, milk juice, milk Scout meetings will be start- 9/17 – Hamburger w/ 9/18 – Egg/cheese muffi n, ing on Sunday, September 9, Great on the grill CHOICE T-BONE STEAKS - 6.99 lb bun, oven potatoes, and/or juice, milk at Antwerp United Method- Lettuce salad, fruit, milk Troyer’s Deli Eckrich Deli 4 Bun-Size Flavors All Eckrich Lunch: ist Church. Combined Pack 9/18 – Mozzarella sticks 9/12 – Soft taco, meat/ and Den meetings will run SMOKED VIRGINIA BAKED ECKRICH LINK THIN SLICED w/marinara sauce, green cheese/lettuce, black beans, every other Sunday from TURKEY BREAST OR HONEY HAM SMOKED SAUSAGE HAM OR TURKEY beans, fruit, milk fruit, milk 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Th e Ant- $ 14 to 16 $ 8 ounce 9/13 – BBQ pork sand- werp Cub Scouts is a grow- 4.99 lb 4.99 lb 2/ 5 ounces 2/ 5 tubs ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL wich, potato cheese bake, ing organization that pro- celery stix w/dip, fruit, milk vides fun and educational Store-Made Stuffed Pork Chops ...... 3.99 lb Prestige Boneless Ham Slices ...... 4.49 lb LUNCH MENU FOR 9/12 THROUGH 9/18 9/14 – Fiestado, corn, experiences for boys which 90% Lean Fresh Ground Sirloin ...... 3.99 lb Our Salt & Pepper Bulk Pork Sausage ...... 2.99 lb fruit, milk focus on building character, Ham, Turkey, or Roast Beef 6” DELI SUBS-TO-GO - 3.99 ea 9/12 – Taco or Spicy 9/17 – Macaroni & cheese, improving physical fi tness, chicken on bun, green green beans, fruit, milk learning practical skills, and Our Family Quality Our Family Savings Our Family Brand Our Family Value beans, peaches, milk; PLUS: 9/18 – Cheeseburger developing a spirit of com- CORN, PEAS & CHICKEN NOODLE & CHILI BEANS & CHICKEN OR Salad bar or Cottage cheese sandwich, baked beans, munity service. For more GREEN BEANS TOMATO SOUPS KIDNEY BEANS BEEF BROTH 9/13 – Fish sticks or Ham fruit, milk information, please contact on bun, broccoli w/cheese, Doris Hawley at dorishaw- 14 oz 10 oz 15 oz 14 oz refried beans, fruit slushy, [email protected] or 260- .49 .49 can can can RACE INTO SCOUTING can .69 .69 milk; PLUS: Salad bar 348-1093. 9/14 – Cheese bread sticks Come see what Cub Our Family Favorite Our Family Fresh Our Family Canned From Concentrate or Egg salad sandwich, mar- Scouting is all about and TOMATO SALTINE PIECES & STEMS OUR FAMILY inara sauce, grapes, salad, have some fun racing re- WooHoo! JUICE CRACKERS MUSHROOMS APPLE JUICE cookie, milk; PLUS: Salad mote control cars! Antwerp bar Cub Scout Pack 143 will be 46 oz 16 oz $ 4 oz $ 64 oz 9/17 – Chicken strips or 1.00 can 1.00 box 3/ 2 can 2/ 3 btl holding it’s kick-off event Turkey corn dog, french for the 2012-2013 school fries, strawberries, milk; year on Th ursday, Septem- PLUS: Salad bar ber 6, at Antwerp United Nutritious All Our Family Chicken, Beef, Turkey 9/18 – Meatball sub or Methodist Church. Boys in PRARIE FARMS 1.99 SHREDDED 2/$4 BANQUET 3/$2 Walking taco, baked beans, grades 1–5, along with their COTTAGE CHEESE 24 oz tub CHEESES 8 oz bag POT PIES 7 oz pkg apple, milk; PLUS: Salad parents, are invited to attend bar a short informational meet- 12 OZ BANQUET 45 OZ OFM 6 OZ CHOBANI BONELESS CHICKEN SOFT OLEO GREEK YOGURT ing about this year’s Cub 2/5.00 .69 1.69 WAYNE TRACE LOCAL Scouts at 4:00 p.m. Parents SCHOOLS BREAKFAST & will have a chance to meet LUNCH MENUS FOR 9/12 the Cub Scout leaders and Dole or Chiquita Easy-To-Peel Paulding County’s get their boys registered for West Bend want ads THROUGH 9/18 FRESH, RIPE NAVEL BELAU an exciting year in Scout- are a real bargain. ing. Aft er the informational Breakfast: Ask anyone who has BANANAS ORANGES MUSKMELONS meeting, the boys will get a 9/12 – Mini pancakes, chance to play with RC cars placed a want ad sausage, juice, milk .38 lb .68 ea 2.99 ea by participating in races or 9/13 – Cheese omelet, you will see they get running them through an 3 LB COOKING ONIONS FRESH RED PEPPERS GREEN BARTLET PEARS toast, juice, milk results! To place an ad 1.49 LB obstacle course. Boys can 1.69 BAG .99 EA 9/14 – Fruit turnover, bring their own car or use stop in or call juice, milk one of ours. Regular Cub THESE SPECIALS & MANY MORE FROM 9/04/12 TO 9/10/12 9/17 – Sausage pizza, 419-258-2000

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