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VOLUME 7 – ISSUE 50 Serving All of Paulding County and Surrounding Areas - 419-258-2000 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011

ANTWERP EMS MORTGAGE BURNING BLUE CHRISTMAS AT ST. Scripture, music and refl ec- ROUGHTON FAMILY HOSTS PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH tions focus on the comfort God off ers during dark times, EXCHANGE STUDENT For many people, the ap- the “winter of our souls.” proaching Christmas holiday We invite you to a Blue does not bring with it the Christmas service of remem- Anna Bartels, from in school activities and is joy and happiness advertised brance and refl ection on Sun- Germany, is an exchange a member of the Science on television or in greeting day December 18 at 4:00 p.m. student studying in Amer- Olympiad Team. Anna at St. Paul Lutheran Church, cards. Psychologists have long ica for an Academic Year made the Honor Roll for known that the contrived 601 Flatrock Drive, in Pauld- ing. All are welcome to par- Program (AYP) through the fi rst nine weeks. Anna good cheer of the holiday sea- Cultural Homestay Inter- has also been involved in a son can actually make some ticipate in this service. national (CHI). Anna is variety of activities out and people who are dealing with For more information, call heartbreak feel worse. 419-399-2320. staying with the Eric and about in the community. Holidays in our culture Recently, she helped at Trick or Treat night at the Cooper are oft en about families, NO SENIOR LUNCH and families are not always Community Library, branch happy institutions. Th e “Blue AND LEARN IN DE- of the Paulding County Christmas” concept serves Carnegie Library system. an important function for CEMBER AT CMH She started her year off by those who have lost loved having a small part in the ones, whose loved ones are far Community Memorial library’s Labor Day dinner away, or are alone during the Hospital’s monthly lunch theater! holiday season. and learn event for seniors Th e Roughton’s are very Th e biggest relief for peo- will not be held in Decem- happy to have Anna as a Randy Shaff er and Mayor Delong burning the mortgage. ple who are grieving comes ber. Th e next educational member of the community when it is named. Th e Blue event will be held on Tues- this year. For more informa- By: Sue Knapp for Basic EMS and 130 hours Christmas service confronts day, January 24, 2012, when tion on hosting an exchange Antwerp EMS held a training for Intermediate feelings of grief and loss Bryan Kaplansky, MD, a student, please contact Sue Mortgage Burning Ceremony EMS. head-on. Cultures across the physical medicine and reha- Shelly Roughton family Th omas, Area Coordinator on December 3, 2011. Randy Shaff er is the head world have festivals of light bilitation specialist, will talk and attends Paulding High for Cultural Homestay In- Th e Antwerp EMS started of the EMS and has been since this time of year. In reality, about acupuncture. More School. Anna, being an only ternational at 419-594-2319. in 1972 as part of the Payne 2007. He is dedicated and the long nights of winter are information will follow at a child, has enjoyed having really a hard time for many EMS. Th e ambulance was very caring. He is the head of later date. siblings while in America. housed in and staff ed by the 16 volunteers. people. Th e “Blue Christmas” Did you know? Your service acknowledges just Her host sisters are Savan- Antwerp Fire Department. A gathering of people at- nah and Kaity Roughton ad is always featured on Antwerp EMS became its tended the mortgage burn- how dark the dark is. READ Blue Christmas servic- and her host brother is Sam the internet—even in past own entity around 1981. ing along with Mayor De- CAREFULLY: Roughton. issues. What an original Th e EMS building was long, and Council members es include an emphasis on candles, with people in the The West Bend News She is actively involved idea!!! built in 2000. Th e land was Jan Reeb and Larry Ryan. www.westbendnews.net owned by the Antwerp Fire Th e mortgage was paid off congregation invited to come will not be published on Department who deeded it in November of 2011 at a to- forward and light a candle Wednesday, Dec. 28, over for $1.00. tal of $39,020.39 a year early. in memory of someone or to between Th e Antwerp EMS serves Randy Shaff er commented mark an event in their lives. Christmas & New Year. Stoller-Dunham Insurance Agency, Inc. all of Antwerp, Carryall that fi nancially the Antwerp When life happens, we've got you covered. Township and parts of Harri- EMS has been paying for it- Be sure to get your end of Th e EMS units were open year/holiday information & 5606 Lake Avenue son and Crane Townships. As self. Randy Shaff er also com- Fort Wayne, IN 46815 ads sent in by Dec. 16 of December 3, 2011 a total of mended his diligent staff . for public inspection and www.stoller-dunhaminsurance.com 260 runs have been made this Mayor Delong congratu- snacks were served. If you’re interested in join- The 1st issue of 2012 Proudly serving the states of Ohio, year. Th at is above last year’s lated Antwerp EMS on a job Indiana, and Michigan! total. Training for continu- well done and commented ing the EMS department, see will be dated Randy at the EMS building Home - Auto - Life - Health ing education is held once a what an asset it has been to January 4, 2012 and Business - Church - Annuity month at the EMS building. Antwerp and surrounding on Saturday mornings from the Deadline is 9:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. It takes 120 hours of training areas. 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PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] OBITUARIES Marcellene L. Noll, 78, of REGARDING THEORETICAL SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Antwerp passed away Tues- GENEROSITY Edna Wannemacher day, December 6, 2011 at “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad Fowler, 81, of Payne passed Defi ance Inpatient Hospice By: Pastor Joel DeSelm, away Th ursday, December 8, Center. Woodburn Missionary is the road that leads to destruction and many enter through it. But 2011 at her residence. Marcellene was born in Church small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to eternal life, and Edna L Fowler was born in Antwerp on March 31, 1933, A peasant in Russia was Paulding on April 28, 1930, the daughter of the late seeking to join the Commu- only a few fi nd it.” —Matthew 7:13-14 and was raised in McGill, George and May (Hissong) nist Party and appeared be- Ohio. She was the daughter of Elliott. She was a 1951 gradu- fore the local Party secretary consideration, and tolerance Unfortunately, Chris- it shouldn’t just stop there. the late Lillian (Johnson) and ate Antwerp High School. She to answer a few questions as for those sorts of people is be- tians have oft en been more As Christians, every sea- Samuel Harris. was a member of First Pres- to his worthiness. cause we know them so well of a disappointment to the son should be just that. We She was a member of Di- byterian Church of Antwerp; “If you have two cats, will and they know us. We lower world rather than the bless- are to make a diff erence in vine Mercy Catholic Parish; the Chamber of Commerce; you give one of them away?” our guard and tend to let ing they were called to be. our homes, workplaces, and the Evening Stars Study Club; the Antwerp and Hicksville asked the secretary. “Yes, I our hair down around such Many people hate Chris- communities. the Town and Country Club Community Th eater; the will,” the peasant responded. people. We feel like we have a tians, and rightfully so. You can read more of and the Payne Grange. She Eastern Star & the Advisory “And if you have two trac- “right” to be rude, cutting, im- Not because of the message Regan’s writings at www. worked at the Title Offi ce in Board for the Manor House. tors, will you give one of them patient, and cruel. Certainly we share but because of the regansravings.blogspot.com Paulding; the Farm Bureau; She also had been active in away?” with those we know well, we non-Christlike life we live. or stop in to worship God and Nationwide Insurance Scouting. “Certainly.” should feel more of a freedom We have oft en behaved in with him and his church under Carl Ankney and Jim Marcellene worked at “And if you have two to be ourselves. However, that ways that aren’t the most family on Sundays at 10:30 Hooker and wrote for the Hardware Wholesalers; North houses, will you give one of freedom should not give us a loving. And I’m not innocent a.m. at Riverside Christian Paulding Progress & Antwerp American Van Lines; was a them away?” license to speak or act in ways of being an embarrassment Church. Located at the cor- Bee Argus. corespondent for the Ant- “Absolutely.” that are hurtful or unkind. to Jesus at times. We might ner of 192 & SR 49. On May 20, 1949 she mar- werp Bee Argus, the Pauld- “And if you have two cows Another reason we fi nd it be too judgmental of oth- ried Alphons Wannemacher, ing Progress and the Defi - would you give one of them easier to be short, uncivil, and ers. We may talk about how Jr. who passed away Decem- ance Crescent. She retired in WHO HAS MADE A DIFFER- away?” even harsh with those close to people that don’t believe in ber 16, 1969. On January 1999 from the Antwerp Local ENCE IN YOUR LIFE? Th e man hesitated a mo- us is because the better we get our pet doctrine are going 26, 1974 she married Lester School where she started as a ment and then said, “No, I to know someone, the more to hell. But the biggest—and Fowler. reading aide in 1974. She was Winning the Battle for a couldn’t do that.” we see their faults. And the a source of the two previous Edna will be sadly missed instrumental in building the Generation column by: “And why not?” questioned more we see a person’s faults, symptoms—problem is that by her husband, Lester; chil- fi rst computer lab and the Rick Jones, Defi ance Area the secretary. the easier it is to get ticked off we don’t really love people. dren: Judith (Larry) Ham- long distance learning pro- YFC “Because I have two and frustrated by them. Th is is sad because John mons of Fort Wayne, Jane gram at the school. On June cows.” Hebrews 12:1 (NLT), In contrast, however, wrote, “We love because 1 (James) Collis of Payne, 30, 1956 she married Jerry “ Th erefore, since we are Interesting exchange, isn’t the Bible tells us that Jesus he fi rst loved us. If anyone Michael (Lynette) Fowler, Noll, who passed away Sep- surrounded by such a huge it? What the man held to in showed love, forgiveness, says, ‘I love God,’ and hates Debra Th ompson, Kevin (Di- tember 19, 2006. crowd of witnesses to the theory and what he believed and compassion to those who his brother, he is a liar; for ana) Fowler and Bruce (Lisa) Marcellene will be sadly life of faith…” in actual practice were two were not easy to love. His en- he who does not love his Fowler all of Columbus; sis- missed by her children: Cheri Growing up I had many diff erent things. When it came emies. Th ose who were seek- brother whom he has seen ter, Kathryn Harris of Fort (Mike) Oxender of Napoleon, childhood heroes, most of right down to demonstrat- ing to take His life. Th ose cannot love God whom he Wayne; 14 grandchildren; Evan (Laura) of LaPorte, IN them were sport icons, gi- ing his convictions in ways who disagreed with Him. His has not seen. And this com- and 12 great-grandchildren. and Mark of Indianapolis; six ants like Mickey Mantle, that would crowd his comfort disciples as they argued and mandment we have from She is also preceded in grandchildren; and one great- Sandy Koufax, Jim Brown zone and cramp his style, the quibbled with one another. him: whoever loves God death by her sons: Alan Joe, grandchild. and Oscar Robertson. One man wavered. Sadly, the same At the time of the year must also love his brother” Byron and Myron Wannem- Also preceding her in person who made a huge is true for many of us. when we engage in gift -giving (1 John 4:19-21 ESV). acher; and brothers: Leonard death were her brothers: Nor- impact in my life as a young On paper, most of us to celebrate the Savior’s birth, So the scary news is this. and Wesley Ward Harris. bert, Gilbert and Elmo El- fourth grader in 1964 was a would look pretty virtuous. If perhaps giving the gift of If you aren’t a loving person, A Mass of Christian liott. young, newly married fi rst we were to fi ll out a form that kindness, the gift of forgive- then you aren’t right with Burial was celebrated at Di- Her funeral service was year teacher at Continen- asked us if we loved God, our ness, the gift of understand- God. Oh, you could claim vine Mercy Catholic Church, at First Presbyterian Church tal. Mrs. Heath was that mates, our children, and oth- ing, or the gift of time would that you are. You could Payne, on December 13, 2011 of Antwerp on December 10, teacher and she would go on er people, most of us would be the most vital gift of all know all the right religious with Rev. G. Allan Fillman 2011 with Pastor Mike Pen- to make an eternal impact quickly check the “YES” box that you could give someone things to say. You could go offi ciating. She was laid to rest nington offi ciating. She was upon my life. and move to the next series of this Christmas season. to church every week. You at St John the Baptist Catholic laid to rest at Maumee Cem- Mrs. Heath always spoke questions. But in practice, I could even read your Bible Cemetery. etery. kindly to me and made ev- wonder how close our behav- and pray every day, but Memorials are to the Cys- Memorials are to Defi ance OH, I HATE THE SMELL OF ery eff ort to take an interest ior would support our belief? for some reason you aren’t tic Fibrosis Foundation or Inpatient Hospice Center. TAPIOCA in me as a student. I wasn’t It’s one thing to talk about growing. It’s like the Santa American Cancer Society. Condolences and fond mem- a great student, I lacked a love, compassion, forgive- Claus in “A Christmas Sto- Condolences and fond mem- ories may be shared at www. By: Regan Clem, Riverside great deal of self-confi dence ness, and tolerance of others; ry.” He had the costume, but ories may be shared at www. dooleyfuneralhome.com Christian Church and the day she came to me it’s something else to dem- he wasn’t spreading any joy. dooleyfuneralhome.com Th ere is this scene in “A and asked if I would accept onstrate it. As one man was All too oft en, Christians overheard to say, “Of course I Christmas Story” where the lead in the class play, Ralphie and his brother – those who should help well, I told her no. Mrs. love people; it’s the guy next people see God’s great gift door that I can’t stand.” were visiting Santa at a de- Heath didn’t give up, she Oakwood church of Christ partment store. Th e Santa to the world – get in the way kept speaking to me and fi - Corner of TWP Rd. 191 & CR 166 It oft en seems like the and prevent people from see- most diffi cult people to show is a terrible Santa. He seems nally, I gave in. Mrs. Heath to enjoy terrifying the chil- ing Jesus. It’s true that not became my hero. Aft er I left Sunday, AM Bible classes ...... 9:30 am practical love are those with everyone will respond to the Sunday A.M. Worship Assembly ...... 10:30 am whom we have to interact on dren, is ready to get off the the fourth grade I would not clock, and doesn’t care about message of the kingdom, but see Mrs. Heath again for Sunday P.M. Worship Assembly ...... 5:30 pm a regular basis. Our mate, our we, as followers of Jesus, are family, close friends, work as- spreading any joy. For him, seven years, a meeting that I Wednesday Night Bible study ...... 5:30 pm being Santa is just another to be people that refl ect His would never forget. sociates, students at school, glory to everyone around Come visit with us. Where Jehovah is Father, Jesus is King and paycheck. I was sixteen years old and people in the community us whether they respond the Bible is the guide! Our assemblies are friendly, courteous, or neighborhood. Ralphie is excited to tell the summer of 1971 and had Santa that he wants an of- positively or not. When the become a Christian at the orderly and spiritual. One only needs to be in need of Jesus’ Part of the reason it’s more world is in shambles, we redeeming blood and willing to obey Him! diffi cult to show kindness, fi cial Red Ryder, carbine ac- end of my sophomore year tion, 200-shot range model keep a positive, godly per- through the ministry of air rifl e. He gets nervous, spective. When ends don’t Youth for Christ. I was asked stumbles, and agrees to a seem like they will meet, we to lead a prayer at a summer football being the gift he keep up hope. When some- revival service sponsored wants. But that just isn’t the one is in need, we search for by several Continental area case, so Ralphie climbs back a way to help. When dark- churches at the Continen- General Surgeon up the slide to tell Santa what ness creeps in, we help shine tal Local Schools Auditori- he really wants. Santa re- the light. um, when, aft er the service plies, “You’ll shoot your eye Jesus came into this was over, Mrs. Heath, who out kid. Merry Christmas. world, as we remember ev- was in the audience, came Hoooo. Hoooo. Hoooo.” ery year at Christmas time, down the auditorium stairs Peter vanden Berg, M.D. Have you ever been dis- to help renew us from our to speak to me. I remember appointed? Have you ever fallen state into the image how the tears were streamed Board Certified in General Surgery looked forward to a certain of God (Colossians 3:10). down her face as she spoke item or trip only for it to It is the greatest gift God with a trembled voice. “Rick, be less than you expected? could give us. And because I have prayed for your salva- Have you ever been so ex- of His great, immeasurable tion for seven years, I am so Dr. vanden Berg offers all facets of general surgery, with many surgeries being per- cited to meet someone and love for us, we should re- fi lled with joy to know that formed using laparoscopic methods that offer minimal invasiveness. Some of the sur- then they just turned out spond by passing that love you have given your heart to geries available by Dr. vanden Berg include: to be a jerk? I would love to along to others. Christmas Jesus.” hear your story. is the season of giving, but Mrs. Heath had left the x Appendectomy xBowel Surgery x Breast Surgery x Colonoscopy xEmergency Surgery xGallbladder Paulding United Methodist Church x Hernia Surgery xSkin Lesion x Thyroid Surgery Christmas Eve xWound Care He will care for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Candlelight Service For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 419-399-1746. at 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm Join our church family on this Holy night & 1035 West Wayne St. ~ Paulding, OH 45879 experience the reason for the Season! 419-399-4080 ~ 800-741-1743 321 N. Williams. St. • Paulding • 419-399-3591 www.pauldingcountyhospital.com PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 teaching profession years THE ALLEY YOUTH & COM- BIBLE QUESTIONS Buildings and Grounds Committee to at- tend a meeting on November 22nd at 10:00 AUTHOR T.R. ECHOLS LAUNCHES FIRST BOOK earlier to start her family MUNITY CENTER’S KICKS a.m. with Al Lindeman of the Perfection and came to the community By: James Potter, Oakwood Group to go over his recommendations OFF WINTER FUND-RAISER regarding energy effi ciencies for the Vil- service that night to see if church of Christ lage. she could fi nd some of her All questions and answers Wiebe also noted he, Solicitor Mike If winters’ chill is some- Jones, and Fire Chief Todd Weidenhamer previous students. We both thing you prefer to avoid, the are from a New King James will be meeting sometime in the near fu- wept as we rejoiced over the version of the Bible. ture to discuss the fi re damages to 634 E. Alley Youth and Community Perry St. goodness and grace of God. Center’s Winter Fund-raiser 1. Acts 21:5 – When Paul Wiebe also noted that advertisement My hero, Mrs. Heath had and the disciples had fi nished to rebid the Water Treatment Plant was promises to be a warm (and taken to the Paulding-Progress last week. entered my life again. sweet) escape. Scheduled for the seven days who accompa- Bid will be opened December 22, 2011. It would be another nied them out of the city? Solicitor Jones noted he added a line not- Saturday, January 21, 2012 at ing “any and all bids may be rejected”. seven years before we saw the Alley, festivities kick off 2. When all of these People Wiebe noted the Village is currently each other again; our next were out of the city, what did being faced with sewer separation, and at 7:30 p.m. for what is being provided Council with a copy of the meeting would take place billed as a ‘tropical island re- they do? “Planning Report for CSO Elimination” over my request to ask Mrs. 3. Acts 21:6 – What did the that has been prepared by Jones & Henry treat’ that promises to deliver and submitted to the Ohio EPA on the Heath and her husband, a deliciously warm Chocolate elders and wives do in this Village’s behalf. He also stressed the need Ken, to become my fi rst do- verse? to keep these issues in the public eye. Breeze… and so much more! He also relayed an email from Julie nors as a missionary with Again this year, various 4. Acts 21:7 – Who did Ward of RCAP. It noted the Village did YFC. Th ey gladly accepted Paul and the disciples greet in make the fundable list of a 1% loan with businesses, groups and indi- regard to the design and construction of the opportunity to pray for viduals have become Com- Ptolemais? Phase I of the sewer separation project, and support my ministry in 5. Acts 21:8 – Whose house but will not receive 50% Principle For- munity Table Sponsors, rais- giveness as the Water Pollution Control YFC. ing money and awareness for did Paul’s companions enter Fund ran out of funding. Wiebe did com- Heroes, whether cultural into? ment the Village has until December 19th the benefi t of Th e Alley Youth to submit written comments. ones, those from Christian and Community Center. 6. Acts 21:8 – What was Th e following committee meetings history or the ones we fi nd Philip? were scheduled: Th ere are still opportunities Street Committee – Tuesday, Novem- in scripture all speak to our to help with this event. 7. Acts 21:9 – Th is verse ber 29th at 5:30 p.m. need for spiritual giants says Philip had how many Finance Committee – Wednesday, Th e event embraces a trop- December 7th at 5:30 p.m. to model our lives aft er, to ical theme, complete with ce- virgin daughters? Trausch motioned to pay the bills, encourage us to “Be Strong 8. Acts 21:9 – Th is verse seconded by Guelde. Vote: all yea. rulean waters, palm trees, Guelde motioned to adjourn, second- and Courageous.” Who has sandy beaches, island music also says that Philip’s daugh- ed by Trausch. Vote: all yea. made a diff erence in your and… chocolate! Th e evening ters did what? life? Have you taken time begins with Hors d’oeuvres 9. What does the word CITY OF WOODBURN to thank them? Perhaps the prophesy mean? and the selling of raffl e tick- COUNCIL MEETING MIN- By: Sue Knapp of workshops and scholar- best way to say thank-you 10. Acts 21:10 – In this ets for prizes that include UTES FOR 11/21/11 Tony Echols grew up in ship programs to be held in is to live a life that makes gift baskets, certifi cates and verse what was the prophet’s the kind of impact that re- name who came down from Paulding County and grad- Paulding County. some ‘very unique items’. A Woodburn City Council Met on uated from Paulding High From the back of the sembles what they’ve done Jerusalem? November 21, 2011. Members Present: purchased ticket gives the Councilmen, Clarence Reichhart, Bob School. As a child Tony book cover: for you. holder a chance for a separate Comments or bible ques- Zimmerman, Jim Norden Ron Clegg, For more information tions call Lonnie Lambert at Mayor Richard Hoeppner, Treasurer Hol- liked to fi sh but his main Tenuke, the Eskimo By: drawing for the Grand Prize: ly Sarrazine, Utility Superintendent Ryan love was telling stories. He T.R. Echols about the work of Youth a gift certifi cate for two at Jo- 419-399-5022 or James Potter Walls and Police Offi cer Brad Parker for Christ, you may contact at 419-393-4775. Jesus loves Audience – One resident wanted started telling stories in the Tenuke, the Eskimo boy, seph Decuis, the locally cele- to know when the offi ce hours for City fi ft h grade, in a time when dreams to be a great hunter. Youth for Christ at 419-782- brated gourmet restaurant in you and so does the Oakwood Hall had changed. Answer – September 0656, P.O. Box 111, 210 Clin- church of Christ. Bible an- it changed to 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You video games and TV were His journey takes him on an Roanoke, Indiana, known for can call for an appointment aft er those not the main source of en- adventure where he learns ton Street, Defi ance, Ohio their signature dish of amaz- swers coming up: hours. Resident wanted to know when 43512, or email to: defyfc@ 1. With his own blood the spring garage sale would be and if she tertainment. Tony was using that he must be patient and ingly tender marbled Wagyu could renew her golf cart permit. Answer his gift of imagination. obedient, which will one day embarqmail.com. beef raised on their farm, lo- 2. Savage wolves – We will check on the garage sale since 3. Perverse things there have been some complaints about Tony went on to Franklin lead him to be a great hunter cated six miles from the res- having it on Mother’s Day weekend and University aft er high school like his father. taurant. Th e main event will 4. To God Golf Cart permits can be renewed any- where he still takes classes. Th is is the fi rst book in a be a sit-down meal of enough 5. His hands time. Police Report – No report He is currently working on series about the adventures Paulding Eagles chocolate to satisfy even the 6. It is more blessed to give Mayor – Would like to discuss imple- most insatiable sweet tooth. than to receive menting the Storm Water Utility. Do we another book. of Tenuke. Tenuke will learn 206 W. Perry want to proceed? Th e cost would be $3.00 Tony’s goal is to reach lessons on patience, obedi- Concerning last year’s 7. Knelt down and prayed per month per resident with commercial success “Th e Alley was trans- with them all paying $1 per 1,000 sf with a $100 cap. out to children by bringing ence, love, parenting and Th ere are multiple steps to form a Storm them wholesome stories; compassion. PUBLIC formed into a gorgeous win- 8. Th at they would see his Water Utility including having the lawyer ter wonderland. My husband no more do an ordinance so I would like a yes or stories that parents can read Th ere will be a book sign- no at our next meeting December 5, 2011. to their children at story or ing at the Paulding Library WELCOME and I loved it!” according to 9. Cos, Rhodes and Patara Councilman Zimmerman made a mo- 10. Not to go up to Jerusa- tion to make a motion to form, Council- bedtime. in Paulding at a later date. • EVERY Shannon Villenna, director of man Reichhart 2nd the motion, vote was Hicksville Community Ser- lem taken Councilman Norden and Clegg op- Tony wants to give back For more information WEDNESDAY Night, Please continue to pray, posed, motion was tied, Mayor Hoeppner to Paulding County and about Tenuke, the Eskimo, Wing Night vice Center. Anticipation for declined to break the tie. Councilman an even greater response this thanking our heavenly Fa- Norden would like more information be- will donate a percentage of goto: [email protected] 5:30 – 8:00 pm ther, for all He does for us. fore making a decision. Mayor Hoeppner each book sold for families and request information on year is evident as guests have asked if we were going to contract Arnold • THURSDAY NIGHT been eager to learn next year’s Gerbers for snow removal his price is $90, in need. He also has an idea ordering the book. Councilman Zimmerman made the mo- Rick Heffner of the date. Adults wishing to at- VILLAGE OF PAULDING tion to have him continue, Councilman former “Spice Band” tend may purchase tickets by COUNCIL MEETING MIN- Clegg 2nd Councilman Norden opposed, motion carried. Mayor said he was meet- Karaoke 6:00 pm - 9:00 contacting Sandi Brown, Col- UTES FOR 11/21/11 ing with Ryan Schrack with OCRA on DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES pm ~~every Thursday lie Stairhime or Linda Snider, Monday to discuss a planning grant. It is or by visiting Th e Alley Youth Paulding Village Council met in a 90/10 grant and he has asked Lynn Ror- 15193 Rd. 45 Night~~ There will be a Regular Session on November 21, 2011, ick with the Chamber to sit in. homemade meal special and Community Center on at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Treasurer – Warrants were pre- Antwerp, Ohio 45813 www.facebook.com/thealley. Municipal Building. Mayor White called sented Councilman Reichhart made a every Thursday night ~~ the meeting to order. motion to pay, Councilman Zimmerman 419-258-2512 yfc and clicking on Event for 2nd, Councilman Clegg opposed motion Finance Director Tope called roll 419-506-1902 • SATURDAY NIGHT, ticket info. with the following members present: passed. Estimate was presented for a new DECEMBER 17TH, 4:30- Barb Rife, Roger Sierer, Kim Sutton, Mike computer in the Deputy Clerk’s offi ce. Th e Alley Youth and Com- Trausch and Jim Guelde. Administra- Councilman Reichhart made a motion nd Mulch Colors: 7:30 – N.Y. Strip Dinners munity Center is local minis- tor Wiebe and Solicitor Jones were also to buy, Councilman Clegg 2 vote was present. Councilman Randy Daeger was unanimous, motion carried. Estimate to Red, Brown, and Gold; $10.00, includes salad try center of Youth for Christ absent. take training on the accounting soft ware NEW COLOR: BLACK bar. ~~DOUBLE KIK whose goal is to provide Sutton motioned to approve the min- was presented, Counciman Zimmerman th made a motion for the training, Council- Black Dirt and Small Gravel. utes of the November 7 Council meeting, nd Band 8:00pm – a Christ-centered, family- seconded by Trausch. Vote: all yea. man Norden 2 , all approved, motion Everything is in Bulk Midnight– Good Classic friendly facility to strengthen Ordinance No. 1429-11 re: An Ordi- carried. Resolution number R-11-185 was nance Amending and Increasing Appro- presented moving money in the Police Rock ~~ our community.” Learn more priations for Current Expenses and Other Department between accounts to com- at Th e Alley Youth and Com- Expenditures of the Village of Paulding, pensate for a defi cit in gas and insurance. West Bend Printing & Publishing • DAILY LUNCH Ohio, during the Year Ending December Councilman Norden made a motion to munity Center’s Facebook 31, 2011, was read for the fi rst time. approve R-11-185, Councilman Zimmer- SPECIALS man 2nd, all approved, motion carried. is introducing a new service: page. Ordinance No. 1430-11 re:An Ordi- 11 AM – 1 PM nance to make Permanent Appropriations Meeting minutes from 11-7-11 were pre- for Current Expenses and Other Expendi- sented. Councilman Reichhart made the tures of the Village of Paulding, State of motion to approve the meeting minutes, LAMINATING nd Ohio, during the Year Ending December Councilman Zimmerman 2 all ap- 31, 2012, was read for the fi rst time. proved, motion carried. sizes up to 11x17 with no problem Ordinance No. 1428-11 re: Ordi- Utility Superintendent – Th ere are nance for the Employment of Michael C. about 30 Havenwood meters yet to be KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR Jones as Solicitor for the Village of Pauld- installed. We still want to have the fi rst • Large or small Menus that can be easily cleaned AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL ing, Paulding County, Ohio, was read for read be December 15. Th e invoice that the second time. was pulled last meeting was for the water • ID Badges Resolution No. 1258-11 re: Authoriz- plant and not covered under the service Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance ing the Purchase of Supplies for the Year contract. Since the last meeting an invoice • Important Insurance or other important Cards AC Service & Repair 2012 was read for the second time. for the service contract was received. Th e Tope noted depository bids were Service contract will be put out for bids • Old Letters or documents Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding received on November 16th, and rec- when the current one expires. Council- ommended keeping the depository at man Reichhart made a motion to pay the • Handicap signs DOT Inspections • ASE Certified Staff the State Bank & Trust Company. Rife invoice that was pulled along with the invoice that was presented for the service motioned to accept State Bank & Trust nd • Newspaper Articles Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road Company’s bid, seconded by Sierer. Vote: contract. Councilman Zimmerman 2 , all yea. all approved, motion carried. Next week • Dinner Placemats (keep the table clean!) 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 Wiebe noted a Street Committee had will be the last pick up for leaves. We will th be doing Christmas trees and banners met on November 14 to discuss alleys, th • Many other uses the intersection at Williams Street and on Tuesday the 28 . Lights on the water Gasser Road, and stop signs along North tower are set and ready to go. Th ey will be • Small size outdoor signs to withstand weather Drive. It was determined, according to turned on Wednesday November 23. We the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffi c Con- are taking in the 1 Ton for repairs. trol Devices, that stop signs are not to be Councilman Reichhart – Pfi ster in- used to control speed; therefore, no stop voice came in and I approved it. Th ey still Protect the information you carry with you. ! signs will be erected in the area. Th e other need to remove the stump on Core Street. two points will be discussed further at the A resident on Core would like the tree You between the sidewalk and street topped. Protect your family pictures next Street Committee meeting sched- uled for November 29th at 5:30 p.m. Councilman Zimmerman will look to see Order your special newspaper articles and have Thank Wiebe presented the Administrator’s if it presents a hazard. We Appreciate Your Business Agenda. It contained two items: 1) a wa- Councilman Norden – He would ter, sewer, and refuse assessment for a like to thank all who participated in the them laminated by calling the West Bend News residence owned by Emily A. Broadway, election. Councilman Clegg – No report or stopping in during regular business hours! Please let us know if we can serve you with any and 2) a copy of Change Order #2 of the WW Lagoon Improvements Project. Th is Councilman Zimmerman made a motion to adjourn, Councilman Clegg ~ PRINTING or ADVERTISING ~ change order was discussed and sup- nd ported by the Utility Committee. Guelde 2 . Meeting adjourned at 8:35. Minutes 101 N. Main St. Antwerp, OH 45813 motioned to approve the Administrator’s prepared by Holly Sarrazine – Clerk West Bend News • 419-258-2000 • [email protected] Agenda, seconded by Rife. Vote: all yea. Treasurer. 419-258-2000 Wiebe encouraged members of the PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] TH Sewer Project. He wants to ensure their were champions for the day. key. Sprinkle salt in the cav- WT PAYNE 6 GRADERS PRESENTED THANKSGIVING PROGRAM snow removal equipment will not be damaged. Mr. McGarvey agreed to dis- Taylor, Stahl, Miller, and Zach ity. Stuff if desired. cuss this issue with the project manager Cotterman fi nished runners 3. Place turkey in the roast- and contractor. He also will work with Poggemeyer Design Group on complet- up. Showalter placed third, ing pan on top of the wire rack ing the CIR required by OWPC. Zaine Cotterman and Baxter that comes with the roaster. Jane Gray, WPAU radio station – Ms. Gray began her radio interview fourth, and Harris fi ft h. West Make sure the handles are up with Commissioner Zartman. Mr. and Norling would round and not tucked underneath. Zartman stated the Courthouse will be open fi ve days a week, eight hours a day, out the team placers in sixth 4. Rub entire bird with beginning January 3, 2012. He further place. For the fi rst time ever, butter or olive oil. You can stated the increase in hours of opera- tion can be attributed to the extremely all Raider grapplers would rub in any spices and herbs conservative position the Commission- place in a tournament. you want. ers chose to take in 2009, along with a On this day, a Raider 5. Finish with a good steady increase in sales tax revenue in 2011. Mr. Zartman noted the new hours wrestler would garner a pres- sprinkle of seasoning salt and will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 tigious title, Most Outstand- black pepper. You can, but a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and also said manning the offi ces for these hours would be at ing Wrestler. Th is honor is don’t have to add water. Insert the discretion of the elected offi cial. Re- voted on by each varsity head your thermometer in bird be- instating Fridays will hopefully better serve the public. Commissioner Burk- coach and bestowed upon one fore placing in roaster. Place ley then noted he had recently attended wrestler whom they consider bird in roaster and cover. the Soil and Water Conservation Dis- trict’s annual banquet. Antwerp area the best wrestler of the tour- 6. Roast at highest heat residents Ken and Jan Hahn were the nament. Placing fi rst at 5-0, setting for 30 minutes. Th e Wayne Trace Payne El- celebrated Th anksgiving by this year were performed by recipients of SWCD’s annual award. Mr. th ementary 6 grade presented remembering what they have Max Rassman and Jordan Burkley also noted that SWCD recently pinning all opponents in the olive oil, seasoning salt and the Annual Th anksgiving to be thankful for and telling Saylor. received a grant and hired Mark Holts- fi rst round, and allowing not the searing time will make berry to educate the public on their a single point scored against the skin brown and perfect. Day program at Payne El- the story of how Th anksgiving services. Mr. Burkley then explained ementary in November. Th ey became a holiday. “Turkeys” CREP, which is a federally funded pro- him, Kameran Clemens be- 7. Aft er 30 minutes turn gram allowing landowners to set aside came the fi rst Raider wrestler the temperature down to 325. acres for soil conservation. Filter strips PAULDING COUNTY COM- that the County Auditor is completing 096-001-20101, FY10 Personnel provide grassy areas between fi elds and to earn such an honor. While 8. Th e turkey will self baste the certifi cation (“now”), that suffi cient – Personnel, $25,300.50 creeks or ditches which catch some of waiting for the fi nal team if you do not lift the lid. Do MISSIONERS MEETING funds were available or in the process IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- the run-off from the fi elds. MINUTES FOR 11/14/11 of collection, to the credit of a proper ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- Th e landowner is reimbursed for scores to be tabulated, Coach not lift the lid during cook- fund, properly appropriated and free PRIATION (FUND 096): the acres taken out of production for Clemens said, “He (Kameran) ing time. Lift ing the lid will from any previous encumbrance; and Th e Board of County Commis- this purpose. Commissioner Burkley Th is 14th day of November, 2011, the pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code sioners does hereby direct the County then announced the opening of Th e is such a hard working and increase the cooking time Board of County Commissioners met §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must Auditor to amend the 2011 Annual Antwerp Child Care Center, Inc., lo- dedicated wrestler. He wres- because the roaster ovens in regular session with the following be approved by resolution of the board Appropriation and hereby direct the cated at Riverside Church north of An- members present: of county commissioners. Now, there- Paulding County Auditor to appropri- twerp at the intersection of State Route tled nearly fl awlessly today; lose their heat unlike regular Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, Fred fore the Paulding County Commission- ate unappropriated funds as follows for 49 and County Road 192. He noted this he was impressive. Th is is my ones. Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ers approve the Th en and Now Purchase FY 2012 for Fund 096: is currently the only state licensed child ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Orders as submitted by the Auditor; Fund 096 –Prison Diversion, care facility in Paulding County. Th e fi rst wrestler to receive this 9. Check your bird. Figure Warrants documented as 183024 and it is found and determined that all 096-001-20092/SCRAM Expenses, Antwerp Child Care Center, Inc. will honor, and today, Kameran your total cook time from the through 183109 for County Bills were formal actions of this Board of County $1,875.00 accept children from 6 weeks old up earned it.” time you fi rst put your bird in approved and certifi ed to the County Commissioners, County of Paulding, IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- to age 12. Th ey have hourly and daily Auditor for payment. State of Ohio concerning the adoption ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- rates and have school bus drop off and Th e Raider team waited in the roaster. Final temp will be TRAVEL REQUEST: of this resolution were adopted in an PRIATION (FUND 110): pick up. Mr. Burkley commended the anticipation as a prolonged 180 in the thigh and 165 in Judge John DeMuth, 2011 OAJCJ open meeting of this Board of County Th e Board of County Commis- church for ‘jumping through the hoops’ Winter Conference, Dublin, Ohio – De- Commissioners, and that all delibera- sioners does hereby direct the County and making the upgrades necessary to period occurred until fi nal the breast. cember 1 & 2, 2011 tions of this Board of County Commis- Auditor to amend the 2011 Annual become state licensed. Commissioner team points were calculated. 10. If it is not done at the IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- sioners and of any of its committees Appropriation and hereby direct the Fred Pieper noted a local radio station ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE that resulted in such formal action, Paulding County Auditor to appropri- will be on the Courthouse square today Th en the team standings expected time, check every 30 ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: were in meetings open to the public in ate unappropriated funds as follows for collecting for “Toys for Tots”. He urged th compliance with all legal requirements Fund 110: were announced: 6 Colum- minutes. Th e Paulding County Auditor has county residents to be generous in their th th certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” including Section §121.22 of the Ohio Fund 110 –Schilderink Dairy Farm giving for this worthy cause. All dollars bus Grove, 5 Plymouth, 4 Estimated cooking times: purchase order numbers and payments Revised Code. TIF, 110-001-00001/Principal, $886.84 collected in Paulding County will ben- Cory-Rawson, 3rd Riverdale, 8-12 pounds: 2¾–3 hours included in the Allowance of Claims on IN THE MATTER OF CREAT- IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- efi t the children of Paulding County. nd November 10, 2011, Warrant numbers ING A LINE ITEMS AND AMEND- ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- Board members of the Paulding 2 Arcadia, and yes, answer- 12-14 pounds: 3–3¾ hours 182940 through 183020 in the amount ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- PRIATION (FUND 110): County Veterans’ Services – Five board ing their coach’s challenge, 14-18 pounds: 3–4¼ hours of $92,178.30; and it is certifi ed that PRIATION IN THE VOCA FUND Th e Board of County Commis- members of the Paulding County Vet- Wayne Trace fi rst place! “It 18-20 pounds: 4¼–4¾ both at the time that the contract or or- (FUND 162): sioners does hereby direct the County erans’ Services met with the Commis- der was made (“then”), and at the time Th e VOCA Victims’ Assistance Auditor to amend the 2011 Annual sioners to discuss their 2012 budget. takes everything coming hours program, Fund 162, is on a fi scal year Appropriation and hereby direct the Claudia Fickel, Paulding County Audi- together as a team to win a My son cooked a 20 beginning October 1, 2011, through Paulding County Auditor to appropri- tor, provided a worksheet showing the September 30, 2012; and appropriations ate unappropriated funds as follows for calculation for the one-half of one mill, tournament title: winning pounder this way and had a are made based on a calendar year; and Fund 110: which makes up the Veterans’ Services the matches you should and digital thermometer in the it is necessary to track expenses for Fund 110 –Schilderink Dairy Farm budget. Th e estimated 2012 budget is Fund 162 for auditing purposes for the TIF, 110-001-00002/Interest, $74.67 $158,328.00. shouldn’t, winning with pins, bird the whole time, it took LAST CHANCE! fi rst quarter of fi scal year 2012 (October IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012). ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- having senior leadership, and three hours to cook. Now, therefore the Board of County PRIATION (FUND 001-003): WT WRESTLERS CHAL- underclassmen performing at Unless I get or receive a Commissioners does hereby direct Th e Board of County Commission- a high level. I am excited to get roaster, my son will be roast- the County Auditor to create the fol- ers does hereby modify the 2011 An- LENGED AT ARCADIA lowing line items in the VOCA Fund nual Appropriation and hereby directs my fi rst tournament champi- ing our turkeys from now on. (Fund 162); and the Board of County the Paulding County Auditor to trans- onship, but we are not where I think I will get him to do the Commissioners does hereby amend the fer funds: “I expect, and will accept, we need to be to contend for bone-in ham for Christmas. 2011 Annual Appropriation and hereby FROM: 001-003-00010/General nothing less than fi rst place,” directs the County Auditor to appropri- Fund/County Treasurer/Workers’ bigger titles. We need to elim- ate unappropriated funds in Fund 162, Comp commented Coach Clem- inate some mental mistakes, for the period October 1, 2011, through TO: 001-003-00003/General Fund/ ens in a motivational speech GAME SCHEDULE CHANGE December 31, 2011: County Treasurer/Supplies wrestle smarter, but it was 162-001-20121, FY12 Salaries, AMOUNT: $390.94 given at last Friday night’s FOR WAYNE TRACE enough today. Th ese guys re- $6,237.75 IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- practice. With high expecta- 162-001-20122, FY12 PERS, ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- ally answered my challenge,” tions riding on this 20th state Th e Wayne Trace girls var- $873.29 PRIATION (FUND 001-014): stated Coach Clemens. 162-001-20123, FY12 Medicare, Th e Board of County Commission- ranked Raider team, they en- sity basketball game sched- $90.45 ers does hereby modify the 2011 An- Th e team will have a tri- tered the Arcadia Wrestling uled for January 2 has been 162-001-20124, FY12 Workers’ nual Appropriation and hereby directs match with Ayersville and Compensation, $0 the Paulding County Auditor to trans- Invitational on Saturday the moved to January 3 at 6:00 162-001-20125, FY12 Health & Life fer funds: Hicksville on Th ursday 10th with a purpose. Would p.m. at Wayne Trace. Insurance, $1,445.73 FROM: 001-022-00001/General night. Th ey will then travel to 162-001-20126, FY12 Other, Fund/Insurance/Health Insurance the senior laden team be able Tinora on Saturday the 17th to $4,179.25 TO: 001-014-00002/General Fund/ to answer their coach’s chal- 162-001-20127, FY12 Furnishings, County Court/Salaries-Employees compete in the Tinora Duals $1,734.00 AMOUNT: $13,000.00 lenge? 162-001-20128, FY12 Supplies, IN THE MATTER OF RE-AP- tournament. GIVE ME A CALL! $200.00 POINTMENTS TO THE PAULDING Th e line up on Saturday 162-001-20129, FY12 Printing, COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN VARI- would consist of all weights I can help with your $500.00 ANCE BOARD: RECIPES FROM A GREAT IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- Th e Board of County Commission- being fi lled except for 170 and New & Used Car and ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- ers does hereby reappoint the following heavyweight. Five seniors GRANDMA Truck Needs! Call the PRIATION (FUND 096): members to the Paulding County Flood would provide leadership Th e Board of County Commission- Plain Variance Board: ers does hereby direct the County Audi- Steve Sprow – 2 year term, Decem- for the Raider grapplers, but By: Sue Knapp West Bend News tor to amend the 2011 Annual Appro- ber 31, 2013 would be without senior Tyler Our son and daughter-in- priation and hereby direct the Paulding Tim Franklin – 2 year term, De- law invited Steve, myself and County Auditor to appropriate unap- cember 31, 2013 Arnett. Seven underclassmen propriated funds: Brian Miller – 2 year term, Decem- would round out the Raider a couple of friends to dinner about your Fund 096 – Prison Diversion ber 31, 2013 on a Saturday. 408, 096-001-20111/FY10 Personnel, IN THE MATTER OF ENTER- team. Arcadia and Riverdale $1,805.29 ING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH would be considered the top Th ey served the best tur- IN THE MATTER OF RENAM- ODOT FOR BRIDGE PROJECTS IN key I have ever eaten. I’m a Christmas ad by ING EXPENSE LINE ITEMS AND 2013: contenders in this tourna- APPROPRIATING FOR FY 2012 FOR Paulding County Engineer, Tra- ment. big fan of cooking turkey in PRISON DIVERSION (FUND 096): vis McGarvey, recommended the Com- Th e fi rst round opened a cooking bag but the turkey Fri at 5 p.m. Th e Board of County Commission- missioners enter into two bridge project ers does hereby authorize and direct the agreements with ODOT; and the bridges with the Raider team suff er- I had there was absolutely out Dennis Recker County Auditor to rename the follow- included in said project are CR 87 8.61 ing only three losses from of this world. ing expense line items and appropriate over the Flat Rock Creek, and CR79 1.33 CONTACT 419-258-2000 unappropriated funds as follows for FY over the Blue Creek. Now, therefore the the 13 wrestling and all wins Electric Roaster Turkey 2012 for Fund 096: Board of County Commissioners does were earned with a pin. Aft er Recipe DENNIS RECKER hereby agree to enter into an agreement with ODOT for said bridge improve- round one the team found it- 1 whole turkey Cell: 419-786-0889 ment work to be done in 2013; and said self in third place. Finishing ¼ c. olive oil (or ¼ c. but- [email protected] bridge projects will be partially funded ter) with federal grant dollars. round two with no losses, the You Call . . . We Come IN THE MATTER OF RECEIV- Raider team found itself in 1 tsp. seasoning salt ING AND AWARDING QUOTES second position, behind only 1. Take the insert out of the INTEGRITY Residential FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES: Arcadia. Th e Raider team roaster and pre-heat roaster FORD Th is 14th day of November, 2011, to its highest setting. Electric Work the Board of County Commissioners continued to pile up wins and Business: 419-399-2555 received quotes from County bank- more importantly, wins with 2. Rinse and pat dry tur- ing institutions to borrow funds in the pins, gaining bonus points 25 Years amount of $58,666.00 for the CIC Ind. Develop. #1: it would desperately need to Experience State Bank & Trust – 2.75% contend for the title. AMISH Antwerp Exchange Bank – 2.25% A motion was made by Mr. Tony Chasing Arcadia all day, Burkley to accept the quote from Ant- the team continued on and CONSTRUCTION Insured werp Exchange Bank for a general obli- gation note at an interest rate of 2.25%; knew that it would come 260-417-2651 and the Board of County Commission- down to the fi nal round. Licensed * Apartment Renovations No Job too ers does hereby authorize any two of the Wayne Trace would fi nd three Commissioners to sign the note. & * New Homes Small Th e note will be for one (1) year with the three wrestlers competing for Prosecutor’s opinion to be included. Insured * Pole Barns MEETING NOTES OF AP- fi ft h place, two for third, and POINTMENTS: seven vying for top place hon- * Garages Travis McGarvey, County Engineer * Roofs * Concrete – Mr. McGarvey raised questions about ors. When the dust settled, Free 419-487-1971 the manholes for the Auglaize River Clemens, Temple, and Pierce Estimates * Decks * And more PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 in Antwerp eight or ten years es Antwerp a little bit. She has cause I was only 12 at that all were accepted, just wait- PAULDING COUNTY ago. He is deceased now. so many ties to this area. time and all were sworn to ing for time next September. HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS & Guy Jump, of the local B.A. Helen, I can’t say how en- secrecy about my young age. Well, we got all of the impor- DISMISSALS Smith Lumber Yard, was a joyable it was to receive your But you and I know that it tant papers done and we left cousin of my dad, Helen tells letters and talk to you on the could not have taken place if at daylight on the morning Admissions: me. She is relation to all the phone. I and my dynamite would not of January 9, 1851. 11/28 – Clair Branden- Jumps and Clemmers around I remember most of the have been there. We have been on the road burg, Antwerp Antwerp. Jumps, even Sam and Ada. See ya! for a couple days now. We 12/2 – Pearl Fulk, Ant- Helen graduated from De- I know the Clemmers and left the North Platte at a little werp fi ance College and then she I know about the house BILLY METZGER’S JOUR- place called Gibson. We used 12/3 – Alice Pacitti, Pauld- attended Vanderbilt and re- where you were born on East NAL CHAPTER 35: SAM’S the ferry this time. Now we ing ceived her Master’s Degree in Daggett Street. DECISION are heading south east and Dismissals: Psychiatric Social Work. I have spent some hours eventually into Kansas. 12/1 – Clair Brandenburg, She worked for years in reminiscing over your part of By: Stan Jordan Th ere is nothing here in Antwerp MISS HELEN JUMP this fi eld and then worked Antwerp history and I had a Aft er supper we four fel- the area. I mean no people— 12/4 – Alice Pacitti, Pauld- at the Ohio State University ball, thank you so much. lows sat down in the corner no rocks or mountains ei- ing By: Stan Jordan supervising Master’s Degree See ya! of the big room at the hotel ther, just good fl at trail and a Friends and readers, this candidates as well as carrying and drank two pots of cof- lot of it. We are moving right LATTA STATEMENT ON is a name of Antwerp History a case load for herself, all of HI-CALIBRE fee and helped El Paso Sam along on a well traveled pike, this is in the social work fi eld. Th e Oregon Trail. USPS OPERATIONAL PLANS and I’m glad to bring it to you make up his mind about FOR TOLEDO older folks as some of you will Aft er Ohio State she moved By: Stan Jordan his job off er to be an Indian We hit the Blue River to Colorado and worked in My name is Hi-Calibre today and I remember the remember the Jumps. Agent to the Lakota Nation. Congressman Bob Latta Miss Helen Jump was Arapahoe County in the so- and I was born in Crane area from before. Hiram says Sam said, “Fellows you (R-Bowling Green) issued born in Antwerp in 1922 at cial service department and Township on June 27, 1870. we follow the Blue down to will have to help me make up the following statement aft er the east end of Daggett Street. retired there in 1984. Th is big event took place in my mind. Th is is all so new Bradbury and then cross Around 1930 the family Aft er she retired she what is known as Wilson’s into Kansas Territory at a the United States Postal Ser- and sudden for me.” vice (USPS) announced on moved to Defi ance. She had bought 10 acres up in the Hollow. We were a good fam- Slim Jim Martin said, place called Steele City and Monday further measures attended the fi rst and second mountains and had a modern ily, attending Bethel United “Th ere is no doubt that you this is January 17. as part of its restructuring grade here in Antwerp. She A-frame cabin built around Methodist Church sporadi- can handle it. You have a way We stop at the Hollen- had two brothers and a sister. the 6,000 foot altitude. cally. Dad raised and sold with Lakotas and you can burg Pony Express stop. We plan in order to overcome Her father was Paul Jump and She said it was lonesome hogs and sheep and I was the learn their language and sign cross the Big Blue River and its fi nancial challenges: she remembers getting into up there but very beautiful clean up man. I hated that job language. You are straight as then down to the Vermilion “Every American is con- the family Model T and go- scenery, some peaks were and I hung out in the town of an arrow and they know it. River. cerned about the future of ing across Forder’s Bridge to over 14,000 feet. Antwerp whenever I could. You would be great for them Th ere is not a whole lot the Postal Service as it is in the Jump home place where She bought an Alaskan Th is was in 1887 and the and they for you.” here. Th e land is pretty fl at America’s economic and so- Jim Jump’s daughter, Melanie Malamute dog for a compan- Reservoir Rebellion was in Hiram, our Chief Yellow with some farming going cial best interest to ensure now lives. Helen remembers ion. Th e dog soon weighed full swing. Th e area farmers Pencil, joined in and said, on and also a lot of cattle. the long-term vitality of the the rickety wooden fl oor on 100 pounds and was out of and citizens were up in arms “I am looking at it from the We continue on south and Postal Service. In light of its the bridge and the boards control. She had a good dog as the canal had been aban- business end. You should ac- just missed Topeka then we current fi nancial situation, rattled all the way across. She trainer to settle ‘Laska’ down. doned in Indiana so there was cept the job because of the turned east toward Kansas the postal service needs to remembers playing along the Aft er Laska was four years no boats or traffi c on the ca- good security of it and this City. be reformed in a responsible river bank of the Maumee in old she became a fi rst class nal in Ohio. new retirement system that We are on the Oregon manner in order to increase that area. competitor. Helen also be- Th ere was a committee the government is having. Trail here and the ground is its effi ciency and fi nancial Her mother was Madeline came a fi rst class dog trainer with a petition to abandon With your knowledge and good and hard and it is well sustain ability. Clemmer and that family and she traveled with the the canal from the State Line demeanor you would be a traveled. We are due at the “In regards to the con- grew up around the Bethel other trainers to a number of by the Junction with the Mi- Farmer’s Bank in Indepen- valuable person for both th tinuation of the consolida- Church area. In the Clemmer fi rst class dog shows around ami Canal. It passed in the sides, the government and dence, Missouri by the 13 tion reviews of mail pro- the U.S. Th ey showed a num- of February and this is the family was George and Mad- House of Representatives al- the Indians.” cessing centers, before any ber of dogs. Her dog won the 10th of February. eline, Wilber, Grace, and right but it was defeated 28-6 It came my turn to express action is taken, it is critical breed award at Westminster Big Chief Yellow Pencil, Ruth who later married Tom in the Senate, because a large my views on the situation. Postmaster Donahue host a Schilb. in New York one time. I would group of businessmen from “Sam, I have been with Hiram, took the fi rst wagon say that was a good ending as down the street and then public hearing in Toledo to I remember the two Clem- Defi ance wanted to keep the you for over two years and allow citizens and local of- she won a number of awards canal open and raft logs to the turned off to the Farmer’s mer boys as teachers in the I certainly respect you and fi cials to review the results at International Dog Shows. businesses. Bank. We got off the wagons 1930’s at Antwerp High your attitude. You don’t talk of their study and voice any School. Her brother, George Currently she works for Th e defeat of the bill upset much, you just do a good job. and we three fellows carried the dog handler and does gen- the Antwerp people and they a bag of gold dust and Hiram concerns and alternative so- Jump, was principle at An- You can handle most any lutions. I will continue to be twerp High School in 1945 eral offi ce work: four phones, said the reservoir must go. Th e problem to the satisfaction carried all the papers and 10 employees, billing, payroll, fi ghting spirit was prevalent records. Jim, Sam and I sat actively engaged in the dis- for a few years. George mar- of both sides. I know I am a cussions surrounding this ried Samantha Johnson and I publicity and anything else in the whole area and their out in the lounge and Hiram better fellow because I have review.” think they had fi ve children. that needs to be done. She motto was: “no compromise, attended the weigh in as an listened to you for over two Currently, USPS is study- Th ey moved to Twenty enjoys her work and is not the reservoir must go”. years. Th e Indians treat you observer. Well, aft er awhile Nine Palms, California and planning on retiring any time Plans to blow the reservoir Hiram joined us and said ing the Toledo Area Mail and like you. I know you can Processing facility. Pauline, Gale and I visited soon, although she is 89 years and locks were underway in a handle the job and I would that all was okay – and do we In the past two months, them there in 1959. George young. dozen secret meetings in the like to see you apply for the want our pay now or leave Rep. Latta has been in com- took a job with the govern- Helen comes back to An- back room of Frank Lamb’s job.” it in the bank until it’s time ment as a school teacher in twerp every few years to see Barber Shop. Th at building is Sam thought for awhile to leave. We all agreed to get munication with the Post- Guam for many years. I vis- her kin and renew old ac- now known as Carla’s. and then said, “I trust you our money later. master General and the ited with George at a funeral quaintances. I think she miss- Th ere were a number of fellows assessment of me, We mounted up on the USPS Offi ce of Inspector explosions and a bucket fi lled you all brought up diff er- wagons and went back to the General (OIG). On Novem- with dynamite was fl oated to ent qualifi cations and sides big livery stable where we ber 3, 2011, Rep. Latta sent a Christmas Special the locks and exploded, but to look at. Fellas, I feel right have stopped before. letter to the OIG requesting all this damage was repaired now that I will try for the job. Next Week: Busy in Inde- an independent study of the $ at once by men from Defi - pendence potential closure of Toledo

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El Paso Sam talked pandemonium ran rampant. for a couple minutes about Our explosion was at the his past and future and was north corner of the reser- very proud of his association voir as well as another at the with the Lakota nation and southeast corner. A few more their trust to him. Th en he on the south bank and the told General Kearney that north bank. Tate’s Landing, he would like the job and to CELEBRATE THE MOST WONDERFUL east of the Emerald road had please go ahead and make TIME OF THE YEAR! been notifi ed. Boy, it was fun, the necessary inquiries and a big explosion every now paper work. But then he told ANTWERP COMMUNITY BAND’S On Stage at and then. Fire fl ew in a dozen the General that he could places. Th e chilly, dark night ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT not accept the position un- Saturday, December 17 at 7 p.m. Riverside Family Center air was full of excitement. Th e til aft er he came back from SR 49 North, Antwerp, Ohio dastardly deed was done. All Independence and then to at St. Mary’s Center, Antwerp, the men went home and dis- Sutter’s Mill and back and Monday, December 19 at 7 p.m. Dinner - 7:00 p.m. • Show - 8:00 p.m. carded their secret costumes (Sunday, Dec. 4th - Show only, - 2:00 p.m.) this would be about this time at the Huber Opera House, Hicksville. and masks. next January. Catered by Grants Well from that night on, Aft er all this discussion Program ranges from traditional carols like “Adeste Fidel- Adult Dinner and Show - $25.00 there were soldiers from Co- and agreement on El Paso is” and a fantasy on “Greensleeves” to a contemporary Adult Regular Seating, Show Only - $12.00 lumbus, who were sent up medley of holiday tunes like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” Children Dinner and Show - $20.00 Sam the general turned to Children Show Only - $9.00 here to protect the States the Sgt. Major and asked if and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. There is no charge for admission, but we thank you in advance for any free- DECEMBER 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17 Property. all was in readiness for me Well, you didn’t hear any- going to college next fall. Th e will donation you care to make. Please join us to share the joyous sounds of this wonderful season! TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT 419-506-1085 or ANTWERP PHARMACY thing about my presence be- Sergeant said they were and PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] PAULDING & OAKWOOD AN- Graders, Kirby Carder and Th e winner of the Paulding ZACH GERBER RECEIVES PAULDING RECIPROCATES WITH WIN FOR Zach Branham tied – both Bee will advance to the next NOUNCE WINNERS OF THE COACH JOHN PONT AWARD BLACK SWAMP FOOTBALL LOSS TO RAIDERS GEOGRAPHIC BEE will participate in Bee. level of competition, a writ- Paulding Middle School: ten examination to determine Zach Gerber, (Payne, th Both Paulding and Oak- 6 Graders, Cade McGar- state competitors. All school Ohio) a Mount St. Joseph wood Elementary Schools vey and Isaac Baldwin tied winners are eligible to win the Heartland Collegiate Athletic – both will participate in Bee; national championship and Conference wide receiver and and Paulding Middle School th th recently held school wide Ge- 7 Grader, Allison Arend; 8 its fi rst prize, a $25,000.00 former Wayne Trace Raider ography Bees. Listed below Grader, Kasandra Cogswell college scholarship at the na- was the recipient of the John are the winners from each Th e district Geographic tional competition May 22- Pont Coaches Award. John school. Bee will be held in the ad- 24, 2012 in Washington, DC Pont was the head football Paulding Elementary: ministration building on coach at Miami of Ohio, Yale, 4th Grader, Nathan Hodge; Th ursday, January 5, 2012, at PAULDING MIDDLE/HIGH Indiana, and Northwestern. 5th Grader, Zoe Shepherd 12:30 p.m. Students in fourth SCHOOL DATE TIME His last head college coach- Oakwood Elementary: through eighth grades in CHANGE FOR CONCERTS 4th Grader, Claire McClure; thousands of schools across 5th Grader, Alex Riethman; 6th the United States and in the Th e Paulding Middle/High fi ve U.S. territories, as well School Choir and Band con- as in Department of Defense cert time has been changed Antwerp Pharmacy Dependents Schools around for December 18. Th e choir the world, will be competing Village Hardware th will start their performance in the 24 annual National at 2:30 p.m. and the Band will Geographic Bee. Th e 2012 begin at 4:00 p.m. OPEN Bee is sponsored by Google. HOUSE Hometown Pantry on 201 S. Main St. • Antwerp, OH 45813 • Ph: 419-258-2751 ing position was at Mount Main Street • Order your meat & cheese trays St. Joseph when the school December 21 started its collegiate football NOW for the Holidays program in 1990. Th e John • Baking Ingredients Pont Coaches Award is pre- One Day sented to the player who dem- Th e Wayne Trace Raiders went to Paulding for their annual Specials • Don’t forget to stop in onstrates passion, dedication, basketball game. Paulding took early control, and the Raid- DECEMBER 21 for Antwerp’s and success both on the foot- ers followed behind the rest of the game. Shown above is Ju- ball fi eld and off the football Main Street Open House nior Dalton Sinn scoring in the 1st quarter for the Raiders fi eld and is voted on by his with Paulding junior Lance Foor attempting to block. More • Check out Wood Works teammates. Zach Gerber fi n- pictures at www.westbendnews.net ished his career at Mount St. Mon 1:00-7:00 Thur 9:00-8:00 Joseph with 43 receptions for Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00-6:00 Sat 8:00-2:00 Sun, Closed 587 receiving yards, 2 touch- downs, and 657 all purpose yards. He was also one of the team captains and selected to the Tom Bohlsen Academic All HCAC Team. Academic All-Conference selections OPEN HOUSE have at least a cumulative 3.5 GPA and are varsity athletes. Zach is the son of Brian and Anne Gerber.11/28

PAULDING COUNTY COM- MISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES FOR 11/28/11

Th is 28th day of November, 2011, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following mem- bers present: Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, Fred Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 183466 through 183529 for County Bills were ap- proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- tor for payment. TRAVEL REQUEST: Sandee Buffi ngton, Directors’ Asso- ciation Meeting, Findlay OH – Decem- ber 2, 2011 IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Th e Paulding County Auditor has certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” purchase order numbers and payments included in the Allowance of Claims on November 23, 2011, Warrant numbers 183408 through 183465 in the amount of $18,766.36; and it is certifi ed that both at the time that the contract or order was Th e Panthers worked hard and had a sizeable lead by the half You are invited to the made (“then”), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certifi - over Wayne Trace. Paulding maintained the lead through cation (“now”), that suffi cient funds were the rest of the game winning 69-56. Shown above is Panther available or in the process of collection, West Bend News Open House to the credit of a proper fund, properly senior Jason Koenn scoring for Paulding while Raider Soph- appropriated and free from any previous omore Colby Spiece fouls. Jason attempts the foul shot and encumbrance; and pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D)(1), these pur- gets the 3rd point with .1 second left on the clock before the December 21 10:00 - 6:30 chases must be approved by resolution of half. More pictures at www.westbendnews.net (Antwerp’s Main Street Open House) the board of county commissioners. Now, therefore the Paulding County Commis- 408, 096-001-20111/FY10 Personnel, AEP Balance New Jail sioners approve the Th en and Now Pur- $1,805.29 AMOUNT: $1,795.92 chase Orders as submitted by the Audi- IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- EXECUTIVE SESSION: You are invited for a fun day of seeing: tor; and it is found and determined that ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- A motion was made by Mr. Tony all formal actions of this Board of County TION (FUND 110): Burkley to go into executive session at • West Bend News being produced & printed Commissioners, County of Paulding, Th e Board of County Commissioners 11:10 a.m. with the Prosecuting Attorney State of Ohio concerning the adoption of does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- to discuss legal matters. Th e motion was • Watch our printing press which produces printing at up to 10,000 this resolution were adopted in an open propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- seconded by Mr. Fred Pieper. All mem- meeting of this Board of County Com- ing County Auditor to transfer funds: bers voting yea. sheets per hour missioners, and that all deliberations of FROM: 110-001-00001/General At 11:24 a.m. all members present this Board of County Commissioners Fund/Commissioners’ Misc/Postage agreed to adjourn the executive session • See large quantities of paper can be cut to exact sizes and of any of its committees that resulted TO: 001-016-00004/General Fund/ and go into regular session. in such formal action, were in meetings Commissioners’ Building & Grounds/ MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- • Introducing new Products & Services (including new iDrawBoard) open to the public in compliance with Supplies MENTS: all legal requirements including Section AMOUNT: $500.00 Judge Suzanne Rister and Angel • Folding machine §121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- Pease, County Court – Th e County Court IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- revenue for 2012 was reviewed. Revenue • Perforating, scoring and cutting business cards, tickets and other items ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- TION (FUND 001-016): for 2011 was down from 2010. Judge Ris- TION (FUND 007): Th e Board of County Commissioners ter noted more traffi c tickets were issued • 1 FREE lamination for each customer on a card size piece (one per Th e Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- by the State Highway Patrol in 2010, does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- which would account for some of the de- customer and/or while supplies last) propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- ing County Auditor to transfer funds: crease in revenue. She also said visiting ing County Auditor to transfer funds: FROM: 001-031-00001/General and acting judge expenses were up due to • You could win: 1 box (500 count) of business cards, or 1 of 2 self- FROM: 007-001-00034/Public Assis- Fund/Commissioners’ Misc/Postage the transition period when she fi rst took tance/Insurance TO: 001-016-00007/General Fund/ offi ce. Separate line items for visiting and inking stamps. TO: 007-001-00019/Public Assis- Commissioners’ Building & Grounds/ acting judges’ expenses may be helpful tance/Purchased Services Contract Services for more accurate tracking. Judge Rister AMOUNT: $5,000.00 AMOUNT: $2,000.00 announced County Court will soon up- Holiday Refreshments served throughout the day for all IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- grade their website to allow people to pay THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- their tickets on line. She feels this option of our guests. Register for the prizes! (FUND 096): TION (FUND 001-016): will be more convenient and will promote Th e Board of County Commissioners Th e Board of County Commissioners quicker payment response. does hereby direct the County Auditor to does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- Claudia Fickel, County Auditor – Ms. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS: amend the 2011 Annual Appropriation propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- Fickel presented the Sales Tax Revenue, and hereby direct the Paulding County ing County Auditor to transfer funds: General Fund Expenses and Receipts re- We have a drawing for a FREE half page ad for use in 2012. Auditor to appropriate unappropriated FROM: 001-031-00001/General ports for the months of November and funds: Fund/Commissioners’ Misc/Postage October. Th e Commissioners will review Stop in and get registered for the drawing. Fund 096 – Prison Diversion TO: 001-016-00016/General Fund/ these reports for the November 30 Audit Commissioners’ Building & Grounds/ Committee meeting. PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 GOOD WEEK FOR LADY PANTHERS more than normal during the encounter deer crossing roads apparently, the fi rst Christ- My reply… “Yes, Son. breeding season. in rural parts of the state. In mas he was old enough to Christmas does come again. Deer also need to increase fact, urban and suburban comprehend. He looked up But there will come a time their food consumption this areas are also prime sites for at me with excitement in when you are grown that time of year in preparation deer vehicle collisions. his eyes and said, “Dad… the only way it will come to for the winter months, when In summary, October Dad, does Christmas come your house is if you take the food is more diffi cult to fi nd. through November is the again?” Translated into responsibility to put it there. Depending on the available prime time for deer vehicle adult conversation, I think If your children are to enjoy food resources in their home collisions. Th is increase is he was saying, “Th is is a Christmas and church and range, such as acorns and due to a variety of reasons good thing, Father! With family and security… if they other hard mast, deer may including breeding season, what level of frequency does are to enjoy the blessings that have to travel further to fi nd hunter avoidance, increasing this occur? May I suggest to- you have known, you will be enough food, which can lead deer populations, and shorter morrow? Would that be too the one who makes it so.” to additional travel across daylight hours. soon?” At this Christmas Sea- roadways to reach alternate Certainly, many of us son, let’s stop and consider resources. “DOES CHRISTMAS have similar memories from how we have depended upon Daylight savings time plays our childhood. When we others to provide the most a role in motorists encounter- COME AGAIN?” were children, we enjoyed, precious things in life. Will ing deer on the roadways. As without responsibility, all you take a moment now to we “fall back” the fi rst Sun- By: Lee Bracey, Executive the wonderful things pro- refl ect on your responsibility day in November, the shorter Director of Woodburn vided by our parents. We en- to provide these same bless- days and longer nights force Christian Children’s Home joyed Christmas and birth- ings for the next generation? commuters onto the roads at Our son, Jeremy was just days and family vacations. Lee Bracey (with the help dawn and dusk – the same a little fellow. (It was more We enjoyed a warm home of his wife, Vivian) serves as times deer are most active. than 30 years ago.) He had and fi ne dinners and Grand- the Executive Director or the Also, don’t make the mistake just opened his presents on pas and Grandmas and go- Woodburn Christian Chil- Christmas morning. It was, in thinking that you will only ing to church. (Continued on Page 8) Th e Lady Aces came to Paulding for a basketball game. Hicksville didn’t realize how hard Paulding would be. Th e Panthers controlled the court nearly the entire game with their aggressive off ense and won 50-38. Shown above is Pan- ther sophomore Abby Pease tearing the ball from her Aces Glory to the Newborn King! opponent. More pictures at www.westbendnews.net Merry Christmas & May God Richly Bless You!

Antwerp boys took on Fayette at home Saturday, December 17. Th e Archers scored more points in the 4th quarter than all 3 previous quarters, but it wasn’t enough to pull in the win. Final score 36-39. Shown above is Archer senior Corbin Jones scoring 3 points for Antwerp. More pictures at www. westbendnews.net DEER VEHICLE COLLI- but this isn’t always the case. SIONS; PRIME TIME In Pennsylvania, movements of antlered deer wearing GPS By: Jim Lopshire, Exten- radio collars were tracked sion Educator during the weeks before, dur- While white-tailed deer ing, and aft er muzzleloader provide abundant recreation and fi rearms seasons and opportunities for hunters and there were no changes in wildlife watchers, they can activity patterns due to the unfortunately cost us millions hunting season. Deer move- of dollars every year through ment due to hunting really deer-vehicle collisions. Over depends on the amount of 23,000 collisions occurred in hunting pressure, and while Ohio last year, costing driv- intense pressure can cause an ers close to $72 million in increase in deer activity, typi- claims. cally deer stay within their Thank You Th e Ohio Department of normal home ranges of one Transportation reports that square mile per buck. October through November Th e truth is, deer are on is prime time for deer-vehicle the move at this time of year accidents. Motorists need to for multiple reasons, both for your faithful support of the be on the lookout for deer in natural and human related. and along roadways during Possibly the biggest reason this time of year, especially for the increase in deer move- ment is the breeding season, Woodburn Christian at dawn and aft er sunset, specifi cally during the hours which takes place October of 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. and through December in Ohio. 5:00–8:00 a.m. In November, deer are enter- According to OSU Exten- ing the peak of their breeding Children’s Home sion Wildlife Program Spe- season. Th e distance a single cialist Marne Titchenell, the deer moves during a 24-hour number of deer collisions period varies from 1-4 miles, Without your help it could not be done increase for Ohio motorists but that distance is increased during the months of Octo- dramatically in males during ber and especially Novem- the breeding season. While ber for a number of reasons. some female deer may take Some people may think that a brief breeding excursion 24902 Notestine Rd. • Woodburn, IN 46797 hunting causes an increase in outside their normal range in deer movement, particularly search of a mate, the major- Phone: 260-632-5551 • www.wcchonline.org across roads and highways, ity stay put and don’t travel PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT”: VANTAGE NATIONAL (Continued from Page 7) PRESCHOOLERS WITH BIG HEARTS! dren’s Home. Th eir grown TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS 22 STUDENTS children (Tammy and Jer- emy) are faithfully passing on their faith and values to their grandchildren.

WARRIOR WRESTLING WIN BIG OVER BLUFFTON

By: Jeff Abbott Team scores for the wres- tling meet for Woodlan and Blufft on: Woodlan 66, Bluff - ton 12. 106 – Perry (W) won by forfeit, 6-0 113 – Knepp (W) won by forfeit, 12-0 120 – Higgins (B) dec Newly inducted members of the Vantage 2011-2012 National Technical Honor Society. Normand, 4-3, 12-3 125 – Hammon (W) pin Twenty-two outstand- ness and industry’s critical Cummings (Lincolnview), Martinez, :44, 18-3 ing Vantage seniors were workplace values – honesty, Culinary Arts; Austin Es- 132 – Buuck (W) won by recently selected as mem- responsibility, initiative, chbach (Parkway), Precision forfeit, 24-3 bers of the Vantage chapter teamwork, productivity, Machining; Emily Flaugh 138 – Raugh (B) dec Pari- of the National Technical leadership, and citizenship. (Wayne Trace), Culinary sot, 6-4, 24-6 Honor Society. Th ey were NTHS membership is the Arts; Jared Fortman (Ka- 145 – Gerber (B) pin Dele- introduced and inducted at highest award for excellence lida), Industrial Mechanics; grange, 3:47, 24-12 the annual NTHS banquet in career technical educa- Tiff any Hahn (Paulding), 152 – Zink (W) pin King, on December 6, 2011, held tion and is a reliable indi- Interactive Media; Olivia 1:37, 30-12 in the Cup and Saucer res- cator of performance and Hook (Wayne Trace), Medi- 160 – J. Normand (W) won Ann’s Bright Begin- were VERY excited to bring taurant. In addition to the leadership in the workplace. cal Offi ce Management; by forfeit, 36-12 nings Preschoolers have in THEIR toy and put it in 170 – B. Salmon (W) won guests of honor, parents, Students who achieved a Nicole Hughes (Antwerp), been bringing in toys for the box to be given away. by forfeit, 42-12 the past month for Christ- What a wonderful lesson home school principals and 3.5 grade point average or Precision Machining; Har- 185 – Hathaway (W) won counselors, and Vantage better, while maintaining a ley-Davidson Lane (Conti- mas for Kids. Th ese new in Christmas charity and by forfeit, 48-12 toys were placed in a box the true meaning of the teachers and administra- 95% attendance rate at Van- nental), Electricity; Nacole 195 – High (W) won by tors attended the banquet to tage, were eligible to apply Mansfi eld (Continental), marked for children who holidays! Shown here with forfeit, 54-12 don’t get as many toys Rick Small from 98.1 radio recognize this elite group of for membership. In addition Early Childhood Education; 220 – Golden (W) won by students. to submitting a resume and Taylor Mock (Paulding), for Christmas as our pre- station are Ella Moore and forfeit, 60-12 schoolers do. Th e children Eden Shuherk. Th e main purpose of the writing an essay stating why Cosmetology; Emily Moli- 285 – Perry (W) won by National Technical Honor they would like to be a part tor (Wayne Trace), Cosme- forfeit, 66-12 Society is to reward scho- of the NTHS, the students tology; Ian Munger (Pauld- lastic achievement in career also were required to obtain ing), Industrial Mechanics; LADY WARRIORS TAKE A We can do your wedding, graduation, anniversary or technical education. Mem- three teacher recommenda- Hope Nehls (Paulding), WIN OVER ADAMS CEN- any other announcement that you may need! bership encourages skill de- tions. Early Childhood Education; TRAL Come in and browse our selection!! velopment, honesty, service, Students selected for Daniel Perkins (Van Wert), West Bend Printing & Publishing - 419-258-2000 leadership, citizenship, and membership in the National Network Systems; Derek By: Jeff Abbott individual responsibility. In Technical Honor Society for Plummer (Wayne Trace), Woodlan evened their addition, students are select- the 2011-2012 school year are Health Technology; Austin ACAC mark at 1-1 with a ed for membership in NTHS Rebecca Baker (Parkway), Ream (Wayne Trace), Auto 43-37 road win over Adams EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP as a reward for excellence in Health Technology; Bart Body; Danielle Taylor (Lin- Central at Monroe. Burgundy 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 workforce education; to de- Barthels (Van Wert), Net- colnview), Cosmetology; Price led the scoring for the velop self-esteem, pride and work Systems; Brandy Beard and Erica Zinser (Wayne Warriors with 15 points. Lau- Now Refacing Old Cabinetry. ren Ehle and Haley Hostetler Get that New Look you’ve been encourage students to reach (Paulding), Cosmetology; Trace), Early Childhood dreaming of in your kitchen for higher levels of achieve- Kayla Butler (Van Wert), Education. each added 8 points in the ment; and to promote busi- Health Technology; Lexi game. Granite & Formica & Scorers of the game: Solid Surface Countertops Woodlan – Price 15, Ehle And Much More SANTA’S ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS EVE 8, Hostetler 8, Malfait 4, Ger- bers 4, Knoblauch 4 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display Adams Central – Mackler Furniture Store Hours: 10, M Carroll 6, Fiechter 6, M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun Case 6, Blackburn 4, K Car- roll 2, Fox 2

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Saturday, the 10th of 17197 Road 45 • Antwerp, Ohio 45813 December saw the Panther wrestlers traveling to Lincol- (419) 542-8450 nview for a day fi lled with cell: (419) 506-0002 high school wrestlers from 13 schools. Th e Paulding team Stone & Dirt Hauling • Backhoe & Dozer work • fi nished in the middle of the Snow Removal • Demolition pack at seventh place. Other schools participating that day included (in order of place): 1. Ayersville; 2. Delphos St. Local Manufacturer of Johns; 3. Van Wert; 4. Fair- Quality Animal Feeds view; 5. Delphos Jeff erson; 6. Spencerville; 7. Paulding; for over 90 years. Th e Paulding Elementary fi ft h graders put on their Christmas program on Th ursday, De- 8. Lincolnview; 9. Defi ance; cember 8th in the High School Auditeria. Th e name of the program was “Santa’s Rockin’ 10. Stivers; 11. Coldwater; Christmas Eve.” 12. Ada; 13. 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ASSOCIATION OF OHIO (PCSAO): CHARITABLE IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- Th e Board of County Commission- VANTAGE BOARD MEETS However, that doesn’t mean ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE ers does hereby approve Paulding County you can’t take steps now to ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Department of Job & Family Services’ GIVING HELPS Th e Paulding County Auditor has membership in the Public Children’s’ plan for possible future es- certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) for tate taxes. purchase order numbers and payments 2012, said membership dues being Nine EVERYONE included in the Allowance of Claims on Hundred Nineteen and 88/100 Dollars One such step might in- November 29, 2011, Warrant numbers ($919.88) for the twelve (12) month period volve establishing a chari- 183468 through 183519 in the amount of from January 1, 2012, through December $25,414.14; and it is certifi ed that both at 31, 2012. table remainder trust. Un- the time that the contract or order was IN THE MATTER OF SOFTWARE der this arrangement, you’d made (“then”), and at the time that the MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH County Auditor is completing the certifi - MAXIMUS, INC. AND PAULDING place some assets, such as cation (“now”), that suffi cient funds were COUNTY, OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF stocks or real estate, in a available or in the process of collection, JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES: to the credit of a proper fund, properly Th e Board of County Commissioners trust, which could then use appropriated and free from any previous does hereby enter into a Soft ware Mainte- the assets to pay you an in- encumbrance; and pursuant to the Ohio nance Agreement with Maximus, Inc. to Revised Code §5705.41(D)(1), these pur- provide the Paulding County, Ohio, De- come stream over a certain chases must be approved by resolution of partment of Job and Family Services with period of time. When you the board of county commissioners Now, any updates or modifi cations to the Pro- therefore the Paulding County Commis- gram Expenditure Tracking (PET) System establish the trust, you may sioners approve the Th en and Now Pur- for Windows and to correct any problems be able to receive tax bene- chase Orders as submitted by the Audi- with the System soft ware; and this agree- Superintendent Staci Kaufman with departing Board mem- tor; and it is found and determined that ment is eff ective for the period from Janu- bers (l-r): Dana Smith (Parkway), Kevin Landin (Ottoville), fi ts based on the amount the all formal actions of this Board of County ary 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012, charity is likely to ultimate- Commissioners, County of Paulding, at a fee of Two Th ousand One Hundred- Kaufman, Brian Laudick (Kalida), Bob Herber (Antwerp), State of Ohio concerning the adoption of Fift y Dollars and 00/100 ($2,150.00) for and Ken Mengerink (Van Wert); not pictured, Les Hocken- ly receive, the charitable this resolution were adopted in an open the twelve (12) month period. group’s so-called “remainder meeting of this Board of County Com- IN THE MATTER OF HOLIDAY berry (Wayne Trace). missioners, and that all deliberations of SCHEDULE FOR THE PAULDING Financial Focus by: Gabe interest.” Upon its termina- this Board of County Commissioners COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB Th e December meeting house staff ; tion, the trust would relin- and of any of its committees that resulted AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR THE Pollock, Edward Jones in such formal action, were in meetings YEAR 2011: of the Vantage Board of Ed- —Approve submission Advisor quish the remaining assets open to the public in compliance with Th e Board of County Commissioners ucation was held on Th urs- of equipment list to the to the charitable organiza- all legal requirements including Section does hereby approve the Paulding County To participate in the spir- §121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Department of Job and Family Services day, December 1, 2011, prior Rothacker/Lampe bequest it of the holiday season, you tion you’ve named. Keep in IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- Hours of Operation for 2012 as recom- to the annual holiday din- handled by the Van Wert mind, though, that this type ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- mended by Corey Walker, Director, as may be thinking of making TION (FUND 001-011): follows: ner. Th e treasurer’s report County Foundation; some charitable gift s. If so, of trust can be complex; to Th e Board of County Commissioners Monday through Th ursday, 7:00 a.m. included the approval of the —Resolution expressing establish one, you’ll need to does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 you’ll no doubt enjoy help- propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- a.m. (other hours available by appoint- November 3, 2011 regular an intent to award construc- ing a group that does valu- work with your qualifi ed tax ing County Auditor to transfer funds: ment) board meeting minutes and tion contracts and authoriz- advisor and estate-planning FROM: 001-011-00011/General Th e Board of County Commissioners able work. Fund/Probate Court/Workers’ Comp does hereby approve the Paulding County the fi nancial statements for ing the President and the But to begin with, it’s im- attorney. TO: 001-011-00013/General Fund/ Department of Job and Family Services’ October, 2011. Treasurer to enter into said Another popular contri- Probate Court/Medicare Holiday Schedule for 2012 as recom- portant to understand just AMOUNT: $100.00 mended by Corey Walker, Director, as Superintendent Staci contracts for bid packages how necessary your gift s bution vehicle is the “donor- IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- follows: Kaufman gave a brief OSFC #13a/ Data Network; #13b/ advised fund.” Here’s how ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- January 2, 2012, Monday, New Year’s are to the country’s social TION (FUND 001-012): Holiday construction update. Dis- Telephones; #13c/ Audio/ fabric. Given the eff ects of it works: You give cash or Th e Board of County Commissioners January 16, 2012, Monday, Martin cussion was held regarding Visual; #13d/ CCTV upon appreciated securities to the does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- Luther King Day the Great Recession and the propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- February 20, 2012, Monday, Presi- increasing the energy ef- compliance with all condi- slow recovery, it’s not sur- donor-advised fund, with ing County Auditor to transfer funds: dents’ Day fi ciency of the building by tions precedent related to the expectation of receiv- FROM: 001-012-00005/General May 28, 2012, Monday, Memorial prising to learn that chari- Fund/Clerk of Courts/Travel Day replacing insulation and the Vantage Career Center table giving fell a combined ing a tax deduction for the TO: 001-012-00003/General Fund/ July 4, 2012, Wednesday, Indepen- residing existing areas. Dry Renovations / Additions contribution in that same Clerk of Courts/Supplies dence Day 13% in 2008 and 2009, aft er AMOUNT: $560.00 September 3, 2012, Monday, Labor in date has been pushed Project; adjusting for infl ation, ac- year. You recommend which IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- Day back to December 21 due —Motion was made to charities are to benefi t from ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- October 8, 2012, Monday, Columbus cording to Th e Center on TION (FUND 001-012): Day to inclement weather. Car- authorize Gilbane and Gar- Philanthropy at Indiana the contributions to the Th e Board of County Commissioners November 12, 2012, Th ursday, Vet- pentry instructor Jerry Rob- mann Miller to prepare a fund, and the fund invests does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- erans’ Day University. And although propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- November 22/23, 2012, Th ursday/ inson provided the board bid package and pursue bids 2010 giving increased by and manages your contribu- ing County Auditor to transfer funds: Friday, Th anksgiving Day with a demonstration of the for re-siding and up grad- tion, along with the other FROM: 001-012-00005/General December 24/25, 2012, Monday/ 2.1%, again adjusted for in- Fund/Clerk of Courts/Travel Tuesday, Christmas Holiday CNC Router and a revision ing of insulation for exist- fl ation, many groups are assets in the fund. Again, TO: 001-012-00004/General Fund/ EXECUTIVE SESSION: to the district TB policy was ing building. Gilbane and you’ll need to consult with Clerk of Courts/Equipment A motion was made by Mr. Tony seeing tough times as 2011 AMOUNT: $554.86 Burkley to go into executive session at discussed. Kaufman an- Garmann Miller will also comes to a close. So your gift your qualifi ed tax advisor IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- 11:07 a.m. with the Prosecuting Attorney nounced that Bob Herber, prepare drawings/ specs and before establishing a donor- ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- to discuss legal matters. Th e motion was counts. TION (FUND 002): seconded by Mr. Fred Pieper. All mem- Les Hockenberry, Kevin a detailed bid package esti- And it can count for advised fund to help ensure Th e Board of County Commissioners bers voting yea. At 11:26 a.m. all members Landin, Brian Laudick, mate to be presented at the you obtain any expected tax does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- present agreed to adjourn the executive you, too. By contributing propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- session and go into regular session. Ken Mengerink and Dana December 21, 2011 CORE to a qualifi ed tax-exempt benefi ts. ing County Auditor to transfer funds: AUDIT COMMITTEE: th Smith would be leaving the meeting; As we’ve seen, you can FROM: 002-001-00007/Dog & Ken- Th is 30 day of November, the Board organization [e.g., a chari- nel/Other Expenses of County Commissioners; Tony Zart- Vantage Board of Educa- —Motion was made to table group that has received follow diff erent charitable TO: 002-001-00003/Dog & Kennel/ man, Tony Burkley, and Fred Pieper met tion, and presented these authorize fl oor sealant pro- giving strategies. But how- Supplies with the following members of the Audit 501(c)(3) status from the AMOUNT: $1,500.00 Committee: Ann Pease, Clerk of Courts; members with certifi cates cess for existing concrete in IRS], you may earn valuable ever you choose to make IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- Carol Temple, County Recorder; Lou Ann and appreciation for their Phase 2 if excessive moisture charitable gift s, you can ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- Wannemacher, County Treasurer; and tax deductions. Th is is true TION (FUND 009): Travis McGarvey, County Engineer. years of service to the board. content is determined, at a whether you give cash or take satisfaction in helping Th e Board of County Commissioners Lou Ann Wannemacher distributed Th ere were no other admin- rate of $5 or less per sf for ar- worthy organizations while does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- the Permissive Sales and Use Tax reports another type of asset, such propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- for November, 2011. Sales tax revenue was istrative reports. eas to be covered by carpet as stocks or real estate. And possibly improving your ing County Auditor to transfer funds: down from October, 2011, by $41,630.65, In new business, the or vinyl, and to authorize own tax picture. FROM: 009-001-00007/Engineer- and down from November, 2010, by you may be able to get fur- Gas Tax/Materials $16,945.24 and also down $1,902.50 from board: work to begin in the week of ther tax benefi ts if the non- TO: 009-001-00011/Engineer-Gas the three-year average for the month of Tax/Contract Projects November. Motor vehicle tax collected —Approved supplemen- December 12, 2011, to meet cash asset you’ve donated PAULDING COUNTY COM- AMOUNT: $125,000.00 was down October, 2011, by $9,922.64. tal contracts for: Jo Mohr, schedule deadlines; and au- has appreciated in value MISSIONERS MEETING IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING Th e General Fund Receipts and Ex- THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION penses Reports for October, 2011, were Fruit Sale Coordinator; Gail thorize the bid process for since you purchased it. MINUTES FOR 11/30/11 (FUND 009): given to all for review. General fund re- Gillett and Diane Mercer, future sealant application to Making charitable gift s Th e Board of County Commissioners ceipts of $272,174.75 were down from Adult Banquet Workers; additional concrete areas if now may help you reduce Th is 30th day of November, 2011, the does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- September by $34,327.62; however, up Board of County Commissioners met in propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- from October, 2010, by $3,215.09. Octo- —Employed the follow- found to have high moisture your taxable estate. As you regular session with the following mem- ing County Auditor to transfer funds: ber general fund receipts were up from ing list as Adult Education content. may know, the estate tax ex- bers present: FROM: 009-001-00008/Engineer- the three-year average for October by Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, Fred Gas Tax/Equipment $18,828.18. General Fund expenses for instructors, as needed, as Pursuant to Ohio Re- emption level has fl uctuated Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk TO: 009-001-00011/Engineer-Gas October were up $43,768.60 from Sep- scheduled: Patrick Jackson, vised Code Section 121.22, in recent years, so it’s hard ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Tax/Contract Projects tember expenses; and up from October, Warrants documented as 183584 AMOUNT: $100,000.00 2010, by $49,761.78. Technology Support; the Superintendent is re- for any of us to say for sure through 183650 for County Bills were ap- IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- In other business, Lou Ann Wannem- —Accepted the resigna- questing that the Board ad- proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- acher announced the Courthouse Feast that we won’t be subjecting TION (FUND 009): carry-in lunch on Monday, November tion of LaDonna Etzler-Al- journ to executive session Th e Board of County Commissioners 21, 2011, was a success. Everyone enjoyed does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- sharing a meal and there was $177.00 col- lenbaugh, Adult Education for the purpose of consider- Gabriel J Pollock propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- lected for the United Way. Ms. Wannem- Health Careers Instructor, ing matters required to be ing County Auditor to transfer funds: acher suggested we do something similar for the purpose of retire- kept confi dential by federal Financial Advisor FROM: 009-001-00020/Engineer- during the month of December, with Gas Tax/Contracts/Services donations supporting the Relay for Life. ment. law or regulations or state TO: 009-001-00011/Engineer-Gas Commissioner Zartman announced the Tax/Contract Projects Dallas Lamb Foundation auction is De- —Resolution to appoint statutes. AMOUNT: $70,000.00 cember 15. Th ey have a variety of items, Lonnie Nedderman as Pres- —Motion to adopt the 110 E HIGH ST. Th e Board of County Commissioners including offi ce equipment and furni- ident Pro-Tem for the Janu- Board of Education’s Des- HICKSVILLE, OH 43526 does hereby modify the 2011 Annual Ap- ture. propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- It was also noted that most all the ary 2012 Organizational ignee’s, fi ndings of fact and ing County Auditor to transfer funds: General Fund expense worksheets have Bus. 419-542-6260 FROM: 009-001-00038/Engineer- been completed. Th e Commissioners Meeting; recommendation to affi rm TF. 855-542-6260 Gas Tax/Compensation & Damages anticipate solidifying the General Fund —Accepted the donation the order of expulsion of the TO: 009-001-00011/Engineer-Gas appropriations for 2012 by December 5, of shaft s and assorted farm student from the Vantage www.edwardjones.com Tax/Contract Projects 2011. AMOUNT: $1,000.00 Meeting was adjourned. Next meet- pieces, in the amount of Career Center. IN THE MATTER OF REVOLVING ing will be December 28, 2011. $250.00 from Liechty Farm Th e Tax Budget Hearing, Member SIPC LOAN FUND ADMINISTRATION MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- AGREEMENT: MENTS: Equipment for the career Organizational Meeting and Paulding County has been awarded Dr. Joseph Kuhn, County Coroner Community Development Block Grant – Dr. Kuhn met briefl y with the Commis- technical education pro- regular January Vantage (CDBG) funds from the State of Ohio, sioners to discuss mileage reimbursement grams; Board of Education meeting HAPPY HOLIDAYS Department of Development, for use to for in-county travel. fi nance eligible activities that may gener- Corey Walker, PCDJFS – Mr. Walker —Resolution to set the will be held on Th ursday, From ate program income. Now, therefore the requested the Maximus contract for building alarm response January 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Board of County Commissioners does PCDJFS’s accounting soft ware be updated hereby enter into a Revolving Loan Fund (see resolution above). He also requested rate at $70.00 per call for in the Cup & Saucer Restau- Administration Agreement with the State authorization to pay the PCSAO dues for the maintenance and ware- rant at Vantage. ie’s Family Bake oh Ohio, Department of Development, 2012 (see resolution above) and submitted Sus ry eff ective beginning January 1, 2012, and the 2012 hours of operation (see resolu- 116 E. Jackson St. terminating December 31, 2014; for the tion above). 419-399-2253 purpose of using CDBG funds to fi nance Judge Suzanne Rister, County Court eligible activities that may generate pro- – Judge Rister reported traffi c tickets are Animal Clinic of Paulding gram income. down from last year. She stated the new Wishing you and your family a blessed IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL US 24 has made travel through northern OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE Paulding County much safer. Ms. Rister 308 E. Jackson Christmas Season fi lled with family Memories PAULDING COUNTY DEPARTMENT then commented that criminal fi lings are Paulding, OH 45879 OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES: up by 25 cases from last year. Domestic and a safe and Wonderful new Year. Th e Board of County Commissioners violence cases are on the rise and seem 419-399-2871 does hereby enter into a lease agreement to be worse through the holiday season. Th ank You for a great 2011! for the building located at 303 W. Harri- Judge Rister noted fees paid to court-ap- son Street, Village of Paulding, Paulding pointed counsel for the indigent were up Holiday Hours: County, Ohio; and the term of the lease in 2011. In an eff ort to recoup some of this is from January 1, 2012, to December 31, expense, she intends on being more dili- Open December 23, 6am-5 pm 2012. gent in collecting a portion of these fees Hours: Dr. Tom Wilkin December24,316am-12(noon)December 24, 31 6am - 12 (noon) IN THE MATTER OF PAULDING based on the client’s ability to pay. Closed December 25, 26, 27, 28 COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & Tony Langham, PCED – Mr. Lang- Tues – 12-5 Dr. Missie Bowman SeeyounextyearJan3at6:00amSee you next year Jan 3 at 6:00 am FAMILY SERVICES’ MEMBERSHIP ham presented RLF paperwork for sig- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri – 9-5 Audrey Hanenkratt, Mgr IN PUBLIC CHILDREN’S’ SERVICES natures. PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] The West Bend News be likely. Clouds will increase Answers to “Sudoku puzzle 12/7/11” “Happy Holidays!” in coverage Tuesday night, as the next storm system ap- proaches from the southwest. 468531792 Crossword Puzzle Some computer models such 12 as the GFS, have the system moving through faster, there- 739284651 fore producing less rain, but 34 coming earlier. Others, such 215796843 as the ECMWF have the sys- tem moving more slowly and farther too the north. At this 8 73452916 5 67time, I don’t think that either 8 of these solutions are correct. 152679438 I’m forecasting that the storm 910 11 system will approach the area by Wednesday morning, 694813527 12 bringing rain into the region by mid to late morning. With 3 81965274 how much moisture that will 13 be associated with this sys- tem (even though the GFS 547128369 and ECMWF aren’t showing 14 15 much), I expect rainfall totals 926347185 to be heavy, possibly in excess 16 of one or two inches. Th is will really get fl ooding problems 17 PAULDING ELEMENTARY son Hull, Macy Iler, Bailey going again, with moderate HONOR ROLL FIRST Manz, Ethan Matty, Hailey 18 19 fl ooding coming back to the McDaniel, Leah Nusbaum, Maumee River. Th e system QUARTER 2011-12 Westen Phlipot, Sydney could end with snowfall— SCHOOL YEAR Price, Kristen Razo, Joseph

20 possibly 1-2 inches of it. Th is Reineck, Brandon Scott, Zoe would happen if the storm THIRD GRADE: Shepherd, Carson Shull, Jen- 21 system would happen to All A’s & B’s – Payton nifer Stahl, Courtney Stantz, take a more southerly route, Beckman, Kirslynn Cam- Kalyn Strahley, Mallory bringing the cold air farther posano, Dominic Carna- Taylor, Megan Tope, Briana han, Elias Dunakin, Leigha 22 southward into the United Townley, Rachel Walker, States than what the GFS and Egnor, Megan Harpel, Kyle Jordan McGough, Emily ECMWF are forecasting. I Harris, Morgan Iler, Nolan Weible think that this system will Johanns, Greg Lammers, All A’s – Luke Brewer, take a more southerly route, Elyse Manz, Blake McGar- Charles Clapsaddle, Kam- Across Down mainly because I don’t think vey, Dakoda Moats, Emily dyn Etzler, Eugene Hemen- 1. This reindeer's name starts with a 'B'. 1. This iconic TV family put their Christmas tree the GFS has a good handle on Munoz, Deyton Price, Isaac way, Tristan Kinder, Abigail by the staircase. the southwest cut-off low, and Smalley, Rebecca Starner, Leaman, Courtney Luder- 3. This country claims the creation of this the fact that the ECMWF is Gabriel Sutton, Miriam man, Heather Manz, Shana holiday beverage. 2. "Miracle on 34th Street" is set in this city. almost always warm biased, Weible , Hailey Weidenham- Manz, Jaret Miller, Mary er, Isabelle Lantz, Fernando 4. Where did 'there arise such a clatter?' 7. This person wrote, "Here Comes Santa causing it to bring storm Panico, Haleigh Stallbaum, Garcia, James Hasch Emily Weible Claus." (2 words) systems too far to the north. 5. This Christmas character said, "God bless us, With the more southerly so- All A’s – Molly Adams, everyone!" 8. What kind of cop told Frosty to 'stop?' lution, expect heavy rainfall Lauren Barnett, Kaeli Bus- tos, Jon Clapsaddle, Olivia "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" demands The last name of Tiny Tim's father. and fl ooding, possibly end- Th e West Bend News is 6. 10. Clark, Adelae Foltz, Adrian published weekly for residents this kind of pudding. ing as moderate to heavy 11. Advent means THIS. snow on Th ursday night. By Manz, Caleb Manz, Maggie of Paulding County & Wood- 9. The most famous of Christmas ballets. Friday and Saturday, cold air Manz, Baylee March, Luke burn, IN. 14. Alvin wants this for Christmas. (2 words) McCullough, Gillian Por- Subscription information 12. Don't forget to leave these out for Santa on causes temperatures to drop for the West Bend News fol- 15. In the song, "Silver Bells", what is dressed in into the upper 20’s, but not ter, Quincy Porter, Sydney Christmas Eve. Reineck, Faith Rose, Ga- lows: If you live within the holiday style. much colder mainly because circulation area, the West 13. This state has the tallest living Christmas tree. brielle Stallbaum, Jasmine Bend News is delivered for 16. Frosty's nose was made of this notion. the fast, progressive fl ow aloft will not allow the cold air to Wong free. If you reside outside the 15. Ebenezer WHO? FOURTH GRADE: 17. The last name of Scrooge's dead business leave Canada. By the end of circulation area, subscriptions All A’s & B’s – Riley Coil, are $32.10 per year. Newstand 18. In addition to a red nose, Rudolph has these. partner. the weekend into early next Seth Dysinger, Kolson Egnor, price is $.25 per copy. week, I really think that a new The last state to declare Christmas a legal Juliana Fife, Megan Garrity, All content submitted & 20. 19. In the Christmas carol, "Jingle Bells", Miss storm system will develop holiday. Fannie WHO was seated by my side. Tyrel Goings, Brandon Jack- printed in the West Bend News in the lower Mississippi Val- son, Zoe Kochel, Cole Mabis, becomes the property and 21. The Grinch is this color. ley, tracking northeast-ward copyright of the West Bend Tommy McGrath, Jordan Printing and Publishing Inc into the Ohio Valley. Th is Mudel, Miah Rue, Joel Sch- 22. Mommy was kissing Santa under this. next system could be a major corporation. Any and all re- neider, Matthew Schroeder, production requires prior con- snowstorm for us, or even a Gage Smith, Tyler Snipes, sent by the Publisher. rain event changing to heavy NOT JUST ONE BUT TWO Kaylie Tressler snow for 6-12 hours. Either All A’s – Jacob Deisler, FOR RENT: THIS SPACE way, this next system could be As sure as it’s going By: Josh Steiner Nathan Hodge, Sydney Mc- Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffi c area. the storm system that brings Cullough, Ivy Riggenbach, to rain, the Aft er looking at most our fi rst heavy snowfall of the Convenient location. 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Tue, Dec 20 – Snow Show- p ers Hi 33° - Low 27° Servicing All Brands PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 PEVS BREAKFAST & bacon & cheese pizza, fruit, PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNS ABOUT milk LUNCH MENU FOR 12/14 THE DANGERS OF DRUGS THROUGH 12/21 12/15 – Breakfast burrito, CLASSIFIED ADS fruit, milk MS/HS – Breakfast: 12/16 – Assorted cereal, Sell it in the Classifieds! 12/14 – Egg & sausage bur- crackers, fruit, milk Classifi ed ads are $7.50 for 20 words or less and $.15 for each additional word. rito, juice, milk 12/19 – Mini pancake, Bold is $1.00 additional. 12/15 – Cinnamon toast or juice, milk 12/20 – Rainbow yogurt, Fax: (419) 258-1313 • Email: [email protected] fruit turnovers, juice, milk P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 12/16 – Gravy (sausage) w/ goldfi sh crackers, fruit, milk 12/21 – Breakfast egg, Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. biscuits, juice, milk Classifi eds MUST be paid up front!! 12/19 – Breakfast pizza, bacon & cheese pizza, fruit, juice, milk milk Oakwood Elementary AL GRIFFITHS CONSTRUC- FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. 12/20 – Breakfast hot TION – Windows, light electri- Find your treasures at our pocket, juice, milk – Lunch: cal, dry wall, siding, doors & over 4,000 sq. ft. location at 12/21 – Cook’s choice 12/14 – Chicken strips, more. Call Al for your repair 402 Clinton Street, Defi ance. MS/HS – Lunch: whipped potatoes, gravy, or construction needs. 419- Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM–5PM. 12/14 – Walking taco w/ bread, fruit, milk 506-2102. tf Phone: 419-782-6003. tf 12/15 – Cheese bread stick 1970s TOYS: Well cared for WANT WINDOW COVERINGS salsa & sour cream or Po- – Hobby Horse $25, wooden tato bar, bread stick, assorted w/marinara sauce, green that look great for years? Drapes, stove, refrigerator and sink valances, verticals, shades, etc. fruit, milk beans, fruit, milk combo 34x30 $30, wooden 12/16 – Taco in a bag, let- Measured and installed. Call 12/15 – Popcorn fi sh & "Farmhouse" dollhouse, partial- Judy McCalla, Hicksville, 419- Pictured here are Antwerp School to discuss drug edu- tuce & cheese, fruit, milk ly assembled, have all remaining shrimp, Italian blend vegeta- 542-6182. tf Police Offi cer Gary Smiddy cation and prevention. He is 12/19 – Hot dog or Chili parts, and includes two rooms bles, assorted fruit, milk and Paulding Middle School a graduate of Blufft on Uni- dog w/bun, oven potatoes, of miniature bedroom furniture, HALLMARK HOMES BY DE- 12/16 – Stromboli sand- 8th Grade teacher Mr. Eric versity. Prior to his position fruit, milk 27x26 $25, fi gure skates – boys, LAGRANGE. Free estimates, wich, carrot sticks w/dip, girls, women, men, most like anything in construction. Deisler staging a MOCK drug on the Antwerp Police force, 12/20 – Popcorn chicken, chips or Chili cheese fries, as- new. Also, size 9 mens older 35 yrs. experience. 260-705- bust for Mr. Deisler’s 6th Grade Offi cer Smiddy also served as whipped potatoes, gravy, roll, sorted fruit, milk hockey skates. Call to inquire at 9075. 47-51p Wellness class. Th e class was a Deputy Sheriff in Defi ance. sherbet, milk 419-263-2451. p 12/19 – Stuff ed crust pizza, ANTIQUES: Desk on casters, studying the dangers of drugs Offi cer Smiddy also served 12/21 – Cheese pizza, LLC RECYCLING SERVICE 46 inches wide $40, Singer trea- seasoned corn or Burrito bar, now accepting your scrap and what may occur if caught as a varsity assistant foot- green beans fruit, milk dle sewing machine, very nice assorted fruit, milk appliances, refrigerators, with them. Th is was a very ball coach for Paulding High Menus are subject to $100, solid oak dining table with 12/20 – Salad (oriental freezers, air conditioners, 6 chairs $200, kidney-shaped meaningful demonstration of School for two seasons. Th is is chicken), egg roll, assorted change. microwaves, lawn mowers, dressing table $8, Buff et 66w x just what dangers may occur where he met Mr. Deisler and fruit, milk cars, trucks—anything metal. if you are in possession of il- since then he has volunteered We will pick up! Call 419-769- 30h, dark wood, pretty piece, 12/21 – Whipped pota- PAULDING COUNTY COM- great storage $125. FURNITURE: legal drugs. his time and talents to come MISSIONERS MEETING 2638. tf toes/biscuit, beef & noodles SANTA I WANT A BEAUTI- Broyhill, dark oak, 57w x 54h, Offi cer Smiddy is a police to Paulding Middle School to or Breaded chicken w/bun, MINUTES FOR 11/9/11 FUL new home for Christmas. entertainment center $100, pair offi cer for the Antwerp po- speak to our students on the oven potatoes, assorted fruit, First Month's Rent only $99. Queen Anne style rose wing lice Department. Th is was his importance of staying away milk Th is 9th day of November, 2011, Now Leasing Beautiful 3 and 4 chairs with ottoman $80, pair third visit to Paulding Middle from drugs. Paulding Elementary the Board of County Commission- Bedroom 2 Story Homes with Norwalk swivel rockers with ers met in regular session with the matching ottoman $65, oak- – Breakfast: rent starting at $629.00. Must following members present: look Sauder kitchen cart $30, th 12/14 – Pancake wrap, Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, meet income qualifi cations. Department/Salaries-Employees signed on this 9 day of November, For more information, please pine dinette table, two leaves TO: 003-001-00009/Health De- 2011, with copy of said agreement on juice, milk Fred Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: call 419-782-0997 or visit www. with 6 chairs, solid $50, sewing partment/Other Expenses fi le in the Paulding County Com- 12/15 – Cereal bar, graham Warrants documented as 182938 defiancecrossinghomes.com. bench on casters $25, head- AMOUNT: $10,000.00 missioners’ Offi ce. crackers, juice, milk through 183023 for County Bills Defi ance Crossing is an Equal board, night stand and much IN THE MATTER OF MODI- EXECUTIVE SESSION: were approved and certifi ed to the Opportunity Housing Provider. more. Please call to inquire, 419- FYING THE 2011 ANNUAL AP- A motion was made by Mr. Tony 12/16 – Assorted cereals, PROPRIATION (FUND 170): Burkley to go into executive session County Auditor for payment. 50-51 263-2451. p graham crackers, applesauce, TRAVEL REQUEST: Th e Board of County Commis- at 11:08 a.m. with the Prosecuting milk Claudia Fickel, Winter Confer- 2002 CHEVY MONTE CARLO WHISPERING PINES: 2 sioners does hereby modify the 2011 Attorney to discuss legal matters. 12/19 – Assorted cereals, ence, Columbus, Ohio – November SS. Black Leather 79K miles. bedroom apartments for rent Annual Appropriation and hereby Th e motion was seconded by Mr. 29 & 30, 2011 $7500; eves, 260-632-5264. in Paulding. Please call 419- directs the Paulding County Audi- Fred Pieper. All members voting graham crackers, juice, milk Judge Tiff any Beckman, OCPJA 50-51p 506-2102 or 419-670-4024 or tor to transfer funds: yea. 12/20 – Muffi n, string Winter Conference & Ohio Associa- FROM: 170-001-00005/Wireless At 11:20 a.m. all members pres- WOODBURN RENTAL: 419-399-2419. eot 911/Equipment ent agreed to adjourn the executive cheese, juice, milk tion of Domestic Relations Judges’ Spacious 2 bdrms w/walk in Winter Conference, Dublin, Ohio DEADLINE FOR THE CLASSI- TO: 170-001-00006/Wireless session and go into regular session. 12/21 – Pancake wrap, closets, laundry room w/w&d, 911/Other MEETING NOTES OF AP- – December 6, 7, & 8, 2011 FIEDS & “FOR SALE BY OWNER IN juice, milk IN THE MATTER OF AP- a/c, lawn maintained, no pets. AMOUNT: $1,000.00 POINTMENTS: Paulding Elementary PROVING ‘THEN AND NOW’ $525mo/$525 dep. + utilities. THE WEST BEND NEWS” IS MON- IN THE MATTER OF GRANT- Conference Call – Craig Stoller; PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAY- Call for appt. 260-632-5123. tf DAYS AT 12 NOON! ING AN EASEMENT TO PAULD- Jereme Kent, One Energy LLC; – Lunch: MENTS: ING PUTNAM ELECTRIC CO- Matt Sutherland, Ohio Department 12/14 – Cheese ‘n nachos, Th e Paulding County Auditor OPERATIVE, INC.: of Development; Tony Langham, carrots, fruit cup, milk has certifi ed the following “Th en sioners and of any of its committees TO: 001-011-00010/General Property owned by Paulding Paulding County Economic Devel- Putnam Electric Cooperative, Inc. opment – Telephone conference call 12/15 – Taco salad w/let- and Now” purchase order numbers that resulted in such formal action, Fund/Probate Court/PERS and payments included in the Allow- were in meetings open to the public AMOUNT: $1,293.12 is adjacent to property owned by arranged by Energy One LLC. Re- tuce, cheese/salsa, crackers, ance of Claims on November 7, 2011, in compliance with all legal require- IN THE MATTER OF MODI- the Commissioners; and Paulding garding the approval request of the fruit cup, milk Warrant numbers 182854 through ments including Section §121.22 of FYING THE 2011 ANNUAL AP- Putnam Electric Cooperative, Inc. Haviland Wind Project. Th is project 12/16 – Breaded chicken 182937 in the amount of $5,465.30; the Ohio Revised Code. PROPRIATION (FUND 001-016): has requested a perpetual right-of- is under 5 megawatts and thus is and it is certifi ed that both at the IN THE MATTER OF RE- Th e Board of County Commis- way and easement for the complete not subject to the jurisdiction of the w/bun, broccoli, fruit cup, time that the contract or order was SCINDING RESOLUTION AP- sioners does hereby modify the 2011 construction, installation, recon- Ohio Power Siting Board. Two of the milk made (“then”), and at the time that PROVING A MODIFICATION Annual Appropriation and hereby struction, operation, maintenance, turbines will be in Blue Creek Town- 12/19 – French toast, hash- the County Auditor is completing TO THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- directs the Paulding County Audi- repair and removal, at any time or ship and one will be in the Village of the certifi cation (“now”), that suffi - PRIATION (FUND 001-016): tor to transfer funds: times here aft er, of the cooperative’s Haviland. Th ese turbines are owned browns, sausage, fruit cup, cient funds were available or in the On the 2nd day of November, FROM: 001-030-00001/Gen- electric and/or communications by, and for the sole use of, Haviland milk process of collection, to the credit 2011, the Board of County Com- eral Fund/Insurance/Loss Control/ systems, including conduits, wire, Plastic Products and will not sell any 12/20 – Hot dog w/bun, of a proper fund, properly appro- missioners approved a Modifi cation CORSA fi xtures and appurtenances as it may power to a third party. Construction priated and free from any previous to the 2011 Annual Appropriation TO: 001-016-00007/General from time to time require or deem will begin in 2011 with completion baked beans, fruit cup, milk encumbrance; and pursuant to the for the County Auditor to transfer Fund/Commissioners’ Buildings proper, in, under, over and upon the in 2012. 12/21 – Corn on cob, sweet Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D)(1), Nine Th ousand Dollars and 00/100 and Grounds/Contract Services land owned by the Commissioners. Claudia Fickel, County Auditor potatoes, ham, dinner roll, these purchases must be approved ($9,000.00) from 001-016-00004/ AMOUNT: $9,000.00 Now therefore the Board of County – Ms. Fickel met with the Commis- by resolution of the board of county General Fund/Commissioners’ IN THE MATTER OF MODI- Commissioners does hereby grant sioners to report on a recent Audi- milk commissioners. Now, therefore the Buildings and Grounds/Supplies FYING THE 2011 ANNUAL AP- the request for a perpetual right-of- tors’ meeting she attended. She Oakwood Elementary Paulding County Commissioners to 001-016-00007/General Fund/ PROPRIATION (FUND 001-017): way and easement. noted there had been discussion and – Breakfast: approve the Th en and Now Purchase Commissioners’ Buildings and Th e Board of County Commis- IN THE MATTER OF ENTER- reactions to wind farm activity from ING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR various other counties’ Auditors. 12/14 – Breakfast egg, Orders as submitted by the Auditor; Grounds/Contract Services; and the sioners does hereby modify the 2011 and it is found and determined that aforementioned Modifi cation Ap- Annual Appropriation and hereby PERFORMING AUTOPSIES: all formal actions of this Board of propriation was approved in error. directs the Paulding County Audi- Th e Board of County Commis- County Commissioners, County of Now, therefore the Board of County tor to transfer funds: sioners does hereby enter into an Paulding, State of Ohio concern- Commissioners does hereby rescind FROM: 001-030-00001/Gen- agreement with the Board of Coun- STRALEY ing the adoption of this resolution resolution passed on the 2nd day eral Fund/Insurance/Loss Control/ ty Commissioners of Lucas County, NOTICE were adopted in an open meeting of November, 2011, on Pages 822 of CORSA Ohio, and the Lucas County Coro- The following dates REAL ESTATE of this Board of County Commis- Journal 52, approving a Modifi ca- TO: 001-017-00008/General ner to perform certain necessary au- are for 100 East Jackson St., sioners, and that all deliberations tion to the 2011 Annual Appropria- Fund/Sheriff /Equipment-Sheriff topsies as requested by the Paulding The Paulding County Paulding, Ohio 45879 of this Board of County Commis- tion for the County Auditor. AMOUNT: $3,178.71 County Coroner; and be it further said agreement was entered into and Veterans’ Service 419-399-4444 IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- IN THE MATTER OF MODI- Commission’s ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- FYING THE 2011 ANNUAL AP- www.straleyrealestateinc.com Board Meetings MOORE PRIATION (FUND 088): PROPRIATION (FUND 001-017): BUS TRIP TO Th e Board of County Com- Th e Board of County Commis- January 30, February 27 missioners does hereby direct the sioners does hereby modify the 2011 Auction County Auditor to amend the 2011 Annual Appropriation and hereby March 26, April 30 Service Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Audi- FIREKEEPERS May 21, June 25 direct the Paulding County Audi- tor to transfer funds: July 30, August 27 Randy L. Moore, Auctioneer tor to appropriate unappropriated FROM: 001-016-00004/General FEBRUARY 12TH September 24, October 29 Call: 419-303-4894 funds: Fund/Commissioners Buildings & November 26 Fund 088 –County Health Plan, Grounds/Supplies December 10 Antwerp: Three bedrooms, 1.5 bath 088-001-00003/ProClaim Plus TO: 001-017-00008/General SPONSORED BY: home with fi replace, attached ga- AUCTIONS FOR 2011 Claims, $70,000.00 Fund/Sheriff /Equipment/Sheriff rage and a 16’ x 24’ building/garage, Meetings begin at Van Wert County Fairgrounds Jr. IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- AMOUNT: $21,281.29 PAYNE AMERICAN 9:00 a.m. all located on 1.6 shaded acres near ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- IN THE MATTER OF MODI- west edge of town. #325. Fair Building • US 127 S., PRIATION (FUND 215): FYING THE 2011 ANNUAL AP- LEGION POST 297 For information or Van Wert, Ohio • Starts at 5:30 pm Th e Board of County Com- PROPRIATION (FUND 003): appointment, please call missioners does hereby direct the Th e Board of County Commis- CALL 419-263-2772 419-399-8285 County Auditor to amend the 2011 sioners does hereby modify the 2011 AUCTION Annual Appropriation and hereby Annual Appropriation and hereby direct the Paulding County Audi- directs the Paulding County Audi- DATES tor to appropriate unappropriated tor to transfer funds: funds: FROM: 003-001-00009/Health Christmas Auctions Payne: Bank owned, located in Fund 215 –NW OH REMS Proj- Department/Other Expenses a nice neighborhood near the ect, 215-001-00001/Other Expenses, TO: 003-001-00004/Health De- SAT. DEC 17 AT 4PM, MON. DEC 19 AT 6PM & school, needs some TLC. #321 Monday, $474.63 partment/Contracts & Services Crane Township - Northeast Pauld- IN THE MATTER OF MODI- AMOUNT: $49.91 THURS, DEC 22 AT 6 PM th ing County, 9.9 acres of woods with December 19 FYING THE 2011 ANNUAL AP- IN THE MATTER OF MODI- These will be the last 3 auctions of the year. pond and access lane. PROPRIATION (FUND 001-011): FYING THE 2011 ANNUAL AP- Th e Board of County Commis- PROPRIATION (FUND 003): Finish Your Shopping!! Antwerp – East CanalD Building Auction Held on 1st & 3rd sioners does hereby modify the 2011 Th e Board of County Commis- Site. SOL Annual Appropriation and hereby sioners does hereby modify the 2011 PORTER AUCTION Monday of each month directs the Paulding County Audi- Annual Appropriation and hereby 19326 Co. Rd. 60 • Grover Hill, OH • 419-587-3511 Please Call Matt Straley tor to transfer funds: directs the Paulding County Audi- Personal Auction FROM: 001-010-00010/General tor to transfer funds: at 419-785-5161 FINANCIAL SERVICES New Year’s Auction: 1-2-2012 @ 1pm for more information Services Available Fund/Juvenile Court/PERS FROM: 003-001-00001/Health PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 14, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] ANTWERP LOCAL WAYNE TRACE LOCAL 2011 UNITED WAY THANKSGIVING WARRIOR WRESTLING WIN the third period, outscoring SCHOOL LUNCH MENU SCHOOLS BREAKFAST BIG OVER BLUFFTON Garrett 18-10 in the period COLORING CONTEST WINNERS to trail 45-42 heading into FOR 12/14 THROUGH & LUNCH MENUS FOR By: Jeff Abbott the fi nal period. Th e teams 12/20 12/14 THROUGH 12/22 Team scores for the wres- battled even in the fourth tling meet for Woodlan and stanza and Garrett hung on 12/14 – Popcorn chicken Breakfast: Blufft on: Woodlan 66, Bluff - for the win. Alex Emenhiser or Deli wrap, corn, apple, 12/14 – Pancakes/sau- ton 12. led a trio of Woodlan plays in milk; PLUS: Salad bar or sage, juice, milk 106 – Perry (W) won by double fi gures with 16 points. Fruit cup 12/15 – Egg/cheese om- forfeit, 6-0 Sylvester Harris had 15 and 12/15 – Blueberry pan- elet, hashbrowns, juice, 113 – Knepp (W) won by Brock Hines added 14 for the cakes or Teriyaki chicken, milk forfeit, 12-0 Warriors. hash browns, orange juice, 12/16 – Turnover, juice, 120 – Higgins (B) dec Score by the quarter: milk; PLUS: Salad bar or milk Woodlan – 10 14 18 17=59 Apple crisp 12/19 – Pizza, juice, milk Normand, 4-3, 12-3 125 – Hammon (W) pin Garrett – 14 21 10 14=62 12/16 – Southwest pizza 12/20 – Egg/cheese/ba- Scorers of the game: or Ham salad sandwich, cel- con muffi n, juice, milk Martinez, :44, 18-3 ery, applesauce, milk; PLUS: 12/21 – Pancakes/sau- 132 – Buuck (W) won by Woodlan – Emenhiser 16, Salad bar or Cook’s choice sage, juice, milk forfeit, 24-3 Harris 15, Hines 14, Whitlow 12/19 – Salisbury steak 12/22 – Egg/cheese om- 138 – Raugh (B) dec Pari- 6, Gerig 6, Schwartz 2 on bun or Cook’s choice, elet, hashbrowns, juice, sot, 6-4, 24-6 Garrett – Landes 24, Mar- tator tots, peaches, milk; milk 145 – Gerber (B) pin Dele- tin 14, Porter 11, Frickey 8, PLUS: Salad bar or Ham Lunch: grange, 3:47, 24-12 Casselman 2, Fiant 2, Mee- salad w/crackers 12/14 – Soft taco, meat/ 152 – Zink (W) pin King, han 1 12/20 – Christmas din- cheese, lettuce/salsa, corn, 1:37, 30-12 ner: Turkey & gravy w/ juice bar, milk 160 – J. Normand (W) won WOODLAN BOYS TAKE A mashed potatoes, roll, green 12/15 – Breaded chicken by forfeit, 36-12 LOSS TO CONCORDIA beans, applesauce, milk sandwich, green beans, or- 170 – B. Salmon (W) won Menus are subject to ange, milk by forfeit, 42-12 By: Jeff Abbott change. 12/16 – Cook’s choice, 185 – Hathaway (W) won Concordia used a 30- milk by forfeit, 48-12 11 fi rst quarter advantage 12/19 – BBQ pork sand- 195 – High (W) won by enroute to a 76-60 win over wich, scalloped potatoes, forfeit, 54-12 Woodlan in boys’ basketball mandarin oranges, milk 220 – Golden (W) won by GET YOUR MESSAGE 12/20 – Chicken nuggets, at the Cadets’ gym. Sylvester wedges, peaches, milk forfeit, 60-12 Harris led Woodlan scoing OUT IN THE 12/21 – Cook’s choice, 285 – Perry (W) won by with 13 points. Jaylin Bennett WEST BEND NEWS. milk forfeit, 66-12 added 11 points and Brock 12/22 – Fiestado, corn, Hines put in 13 for the War- pineapple, milk WARRIORS LOSE IN CLOSE riors. 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